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 USS Coral Sea Association Guestbook - 2010 |
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Friday December 31, 2010 - 05:21 PM
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Name: Craig Blumke |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-div. 2C fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 80-84 |
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Location: Rosholt Wisconsin USA |
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Comments: I would like to wish all who served on the Coral Maru, A very happy new year and all the best in the new year! Any of you hole snipes miss the 6 and 6 Port and starboard while in port like I do? |
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Thursday December 30, 2010 - 05:35 PM
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Name: Patrick Scanlin |
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Rank/Rate: SK3 |
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Division/Squadron: Supply/Deck |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): seventy something |
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Location: Dublin Oh USA |
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Comments: Great memories and all about people: Bill Warman, Ray Seigler, CWO# Rich Robbins,Senior Chief Crosby,"Pup Parsons",and so many other names that I can't remember but their faces are still present. |
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Thursday December 30, 2010 - 05:18 PM
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Name: Brad Peterson |
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Rank/Rate: AMH E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-97 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1981-1982 |
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Location: Michigan |
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Comments: Long time ago and still have great memories |
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Thursday December 30, 2010 - 04:21 PM
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Name: Tom Pukalski (SKI) |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: ABE-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 (CAT-3) |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
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Location: Finksburg MarylandLast |
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Comments: Last year a large number of us(who served during the years of 1966 to 1971) from the v-2 division got together in Washington D. C. for the 2009 reunion. It is our plans to all come together again for a furture reunion. If you were part of the v-2 division during 66-71 years and would like to be part of a future reunion please call me. I'am listed in the phone book. I hope to hear from many of you. Have a great New Year. |
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Tuesday December 28, 2010 - 10:02 PM
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Name: Lynn Moss |
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Rank/Rate: abf-3 |
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Division/Squadron: v-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1968 |
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Location: albuquerque New Mexico USA |
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Comments: I remember well my years aboard. Mainly the good times, and there were many of those. It was an adventure for a young guy from Kansas. Of course I was damed glad when my tour closed out. Anyone reading this, You take care. |
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Tuesday December 28, 2010 - 09:47 AM
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Name: roger ryba |
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Rank/Rate: abe-3 |
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Division/Squadron: v-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1971 |
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Location: middle river mn usa |
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Comments: Saying hi to all my shipmates. Wishing a good year. |
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Monday December 27, 2010 - 11:11 PM
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Name: Ed "Rocky" Romanowicz |
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Rank/Rate: BM3 |
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Division/Squadron: 2nd & 4th Div. Deck |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976-1979 |
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Location: Milaca Mn |
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Comments: Hey Dave Hilton....Sorry to hear about Tom. I remember working and partyin' with him on occassion. He was a good soul. I check back here once in a while to see if anyone else I knew leaves any lines. Like Jeff Million says....Where are all the bosin' mates? Have you heard from Pete Meadows? David Lawson? This is a nice tribute to the Coral Sea. I remember climbing to the top of the mast while dry docked at Bremerton, damn thing swayed a little...LOL. I remember also standing at the bottom of the dry dock looking up at the huge rudders and thought how they would shake the ship if ya didn't ease back on the wheel...LOL. It was an experience wasn't it? |
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Sunday December 26, 2010 - 05:00 PM
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Name: LC Turbyfill |
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Rank/Rate: AA |
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Division/Squadron: HC-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 66-67 |
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Location: Meridian MS USA |
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Comments: Just checking in... |
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Sunday December 26, 2010 - 12:21 PM
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Name: Frank Robichau |
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Rank/Rate: ABE-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1971 |
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Location: Suisun City CA USA |
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Comments: Hoping you all had a joyous Christmas and are looking forward to a wonderful New Year. I am looking for former shipmates: John Meadors and Steve Reinert. They served aboard on the 69-70 cruise and I lost contact with them. If anyone knows them, contact me or have them contact me. All were on cats and ABE-3's or AN's at the time. |
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Saturday December 25, 2010 - 11:51 AM
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Name: RT (Robert) Brown |
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Rank/Rate: Airman |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1947-1950 |
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Location: Pennsburg PA |
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Comments: Looking for any remaining shipmates |
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Saturday December 25, 2010 - 08:06 AM
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Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois US ofA |
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Comments: Merry Christmas to ALL.I remember 1975 Christmas, out to sea. Not fun. |
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Friday December 24, 2010 - 05:18 PM
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Name: Robert Wheelock |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: VMA-224 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: Couer D Alene Idaho |
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Comments: Does anyone remember when one of our A-6 Intuders taxied off the starboard forward elevator and slid all the way across the hanger deck and collided with an A-7 and ran it's refueling probe thru the tail of that plane, I got some good pictures of that. How about the A-7 from the Midway that landed on the Coral Sea and got a new spray paint job from the flight deck guys. I have a book from the Air Force Museum that has a good shot of it, I'm in the picture and remember it well. Also did you know we came very close to a huge disaster equal to the Uss Forrestal, I don't think too may people are aware of this incident, but one of our Intruders was in the midsection of the hanger bay and started dumping fuel all over the place, before we got it shut off it dumps a huge amount of JP on the deck that sloshed around as the ship rolled at sea, I grabbed a fire hose and charged it while I watched them close the fire doors around us trapping us in the middle, I remember looking down when pulling the hose and seeing a sailor recharging LOX bottles in a shallow pan. The sloshing fuel splashed around the pan which had beads of LOX in it, if any of the JP had splashed just a half inch into the pan we would have had a major disaster. I'm sure we wouldn't have finished that line period and I wouldn't be writing this story. Lucked out big time. Also the admiral that was killed in the air accident and the time we had ships company Marines on guard outside the cooler for a day or so. I have only had a few brief contacts with guys. Would like to here from anyone. |
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Friday December 24, 2010 - 12:23 PM
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Name: John H. Ranson, CVA-43 Assoc. Pres. elect |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67 TO 4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas Ky. USA |
Comments: To all Shipmates,
On Behalf of the Officers of the USS Coral CVA-32 Association, I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. May Gods blessings be with you where ever you are! |
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Thursday December 23, 2010 - 07:04 PM
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Name: Dale Smith |
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Rank/Rate: ABF2 |
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Division/Squadron: V4 Fuels |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 71-72 77-78 |
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Location: Des Moines Iowa USA |
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Comments: I would like to thank Bob Doris for his great website and all that he has done. If he only knew how many people he has brought back togeather, he would be amazed big time!!!! So I say a Merry Xmas to the Mr. BOB or the Big "D" and thanks a Million for everything youve done. Smitty |
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Thursday December 23, 2010 - 05:46 PM
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Name: Ron Saltzman |
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Rank/Rate: SH 3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965 - 1977 |
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Location: Mesquite NEVADA USA |
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Comments: It was great being aboard, I enjoyed every bit of it with no regrets. |
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Thursday December 23, 2010 - 03:17 PM
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Name: Stephen E. Bumpus |
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Rank/Rate: AMH-1 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-55 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1 |
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Location: El Paso Texas USA |
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Comments: I made 1st class without even being on a carrier except for training exercises on the U.S.S. Lexington. Here I'm supposed to be a leader but I have younger men teaching me how to survive. Thank God that I had the great Squadron of Va-55 personnel to make sure that I made it through that cruise. I am looking for information on how I could get a copy of a Cruise book from the tour that I made. Hoping for your assistance in my search. I wish everybody a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and God blessings to everyone who served with me and those who have and are serving our Country. |
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Thursday December 23, 2010 - 05:37 AM
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Name: James Yotkewich |
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Rank/Rate: abe-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 -cat 2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1964 |
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Location: west frankfort Il. USA |
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Comments: just checking in to wish all shipmates MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS. sure glad to see the fall reunion will be in St. Louis hope I can make this one and maybe some of my v-2 old shipmates will be there. Goldenshelback James y. |
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Thursday December 23, 2010 - 04:43 AM
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Name: Bob Gill |
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Rank/Rate: Mineman 2nd Class |
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Division/Squadron: G |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: Billerica Mass. USA |
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Comments: Merry Christmas to everyone who served on CVA-43. Too bad Bob Hope's show was cancelled in Dec. of 1971 due to weather. Have a great new Year also. |
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Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 05:49 AM
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Name: H.H. Nelson |
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Rank/Rate: SH3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963 |
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Location: Upton Massachusetts USA |
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Comments: Still searching for Hal Nelson. Have a lot more information than I had at the beginning of my quest. want to thank the guys who have sent me emails and given me lots of encouragemnt. I want to wish all a merry chritmas and a happy new year and may God bless you all and all the servicepersonel in afganistan and other far off locations. Norma Jensen Sydney Australia. Still need help to locate Hal Thanks. |
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Tuesday December 21, 2010 - 11:09 AM
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Name: Humberto Trevino |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
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Division/Squadron: S1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1967 |
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Location: Laredo Texas |
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Comments: I am interested in finding some of my shipmates from this period. |
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Tuesday December 21, 2010 - 09:44 AM
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Name: Kelvin Frascone |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: G |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1976 |
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Location: Magnolia Ohio USA |
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Comments: Sure was a great Ship, went on 2 westpac tours, and who can forget about the USS Mayaquez, To all who served on her, I salute you. |
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Monday December 20, 2010 - 06:18 AM
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Name: Dave Lyng |
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Rank/Rate: ETR3 |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1974 |
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Location: Brandon Brandon USA |
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Comments: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all shipmates and to all that have served in our great military. |
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Sunday December 19, 2010 - 07:42 PM
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Name: Karl Haywood |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div 2A boiler |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 80-83 |
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Location: Austin TX |
Comments: Greetings... It has been some time since last I was here. Maybe two years. Thought I would drop another line, say hi, see who has posted in 2010. Wish you all happy holidays.
Karl |
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Saturday December 18, 2010 - 04:20 PM
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Name: Hank Rausch |
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Rank/Rate: MACM(AC)-Ret |
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Division/Squadron: X-2 (XMAA) |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 73-77 & 80-83 |
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Location: Bremerton WA |
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Comments: Coral Seaman aboard in May 75 - MAYAGUEZ Recovery:There is a "joint" (USN/USMC/USAF)group that has a reunion every other year (2008/2010/etc). Next reunion in Branson, MO May 2012. for details, go to a search page and look up "Koh Tang Vets" or Koh Tang Beach Club for details. [Koh Tang is the name of the damn island]. Particularly interested in Flight Deck guys who recovered & launched the USAF helos, AIMD techs who repaired the helos, Sick Bay who treated the wounded, Air Wing Sqdns who were in the strike missions, etc, but ALL Coral Seamen welcome. Current members include people from CSea Holt, Wilson,the 3 Maine Rifle companies and the two USAF Helo Sqdns.Hope to see you there. My home address (June thru mid-Nov every year)is 1911 10th St, Bremerton, Wa 98337. |
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Saturday December 18, 2010 - 04:57 AM
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Name: Tim Shalk |
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Rank/Rate: HM2 |
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Division/Squadron: S3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1967 |
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Location: California |
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Comments: Came to the Coral ASea right out of Boot Camp in 1966.....assigned to S3. Left the ship in June 67 for Corps School and 8404 trainng at Camp Pendleton. became a Corpsman and served with the Seabees ( MCB10 ) and at Oak Knoll Naval Hopsital in Oakland. Remember Westpac cruise like it was yesterday. Have conencted with good friends from that time ( Chuck Furnari, Bud Fletcher ) ...unfortunatley Bud passed away last year. Best to all my old shipmates. Merry Christmas, and a healthy 2011 to all! |
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Tuesday December 14, 2010 - 04:58 PM
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Name: james f hollis |
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Rank/Rate: e-3 |
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Division/Squadron: 1 div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-81 |
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Location: mt vernon NY |
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Comments: looking for 1div rj/ taylor |
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Tuesday December 14, 2010 - 06:15 AM
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Name: George Irvin |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 59-62 |
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Location: Danbury Texas |
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Comments: Most of of our M Div (59-63) shipmates have been contacted or otherwise accounted for. Signing in again this year just in case one of the unaccounted for decides to peruse through these guest book posts, and is curious about someone they knew back then in M Division. Be glad to share whatever information we have with you. I wonder how many remember the pre commissioning crew "rocking and rolling" Coral Sea in Bremerton Washington while tied up at the pier in 1959? Not many have ever had that experience and most people look at you with a jaundiced eye when you recall that story. I'm afraid if we did it today it would be a might slow roll. |
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Monday December 13, 2010 - 08:47 AM
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Name: Charles Beneventi |
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Rank/Rate: abh3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 "crash & salvage" |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1988 |
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Location: Peoria Illinois USA |
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Comments: As the holiday season rapidly approaches I would like to wish all my shipmates a warm safe Merry Christmass. May GOD Bless you all! |
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Sunday December 12, 2010 - 11:29 PM
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Name: Bob Baker |
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Rank/Rate: E4 ATN3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1965 |
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Location: Lampasas Texas USA |
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Comments: Looking for the GM Div. Crew from 1964 -1965. Get in touch with me at rhbaker@bellsouth.net. |
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Saturday December 11, 2010 - 09:05 PM
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Name: Ken Mohler |
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Rank/Rate: GMT2 |
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Division/Squadron: W |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1962 |
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Location: Amherst NH USA |
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Comments: Remembering the good times aboard the Coral Sea and the WESPAC cruise. Also looking to reconnect with any former shipmates and W Division personnel. |
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Thursday December 09, 2010 - 01:24 PM
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Name: David Bolt |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1967 |
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Location: Geneva Illinois USA |
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Comments: Its mu annual holiday howdy to all the folks from G and GM Div. Hope some day to attend a reunion and meet up with you guys again. Bless you all, Big Ben |
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Wednesday December 08, 2010 - 01:55 PM
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Name: Ira (Ski) Slofsky |
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Rank/Rate: ABH2 |
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Division/Squadron: v-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1981-1984 |
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Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma |
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Comments: Just wanted to say Merry Chrismas to all ship-mates far and near! |
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Wednesday December 08, 2010 - 12:49 PM
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Name: Ken Platz |
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Rank/Rate: Airmen |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1968 |
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Location: Depere Wisconsin USA |
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Comments: Just checking out the site, Have been in touch with Jay Fell, Jim Heany and Ken Hemmer from V-1. Anyone from V-1 still out there ? The Coral Sea was the best. |
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Friday December 03, 2010 - 08:06 AM
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Name: Kenneth Cable |
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Rank/Rate: SFM/3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1964 |
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Location: Maryville TN. USA |
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Comments: Just checking out the guest book . Wish all of you , Marry Christmas, and a happy New Year. To the Lady from Australia , My wife and daughter wish you good luck in your Quest. If There Is anyone from Metal shop , 1962-1964 please contact me. |
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Monday November 29, 2010 - 12:16 PM
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Name: kelly t wilson |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: VFA-131 WILDCATS |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): MED-CRUISE 87-88 |
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Location: greenville ohio usa |
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Comments: just looking for old friends in vfa-131 wildcats med cruise 87-88 |
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Sunday November 28, 2010 - 06:17 PM
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Name: Dan L. Johnson |
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Rank/Rate: SN (Yeoman) |
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Division/Squadron: 3rd Div. Deck Dept. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1973 |
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Location: Tombstone Arizona USA |
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Comments: It's still around and that's great. I signed this in May of 2003 when I first got my computer. Well I've been in touch with Roy Maxwell BM3 and still in touch off and on. I've been trying to find John Foley BM3.....but NO connecting. Maybe 7 years later for me to sign on again.....maybe John we can connect. John and Roy were on the Coral Sea the same time in the 3rd Division. Along with Roy, John and I did some sight seeing in Hong Kong and I have movies of that besides almost the whole cruise. A small reunion would be great with the shipmates on my time on the Coral Sea. I would like to hear from some of you guys. Dan L. Johnson SN |
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Saturday November 27, 2010 - 05:48 PM
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Name: DAN SEITZ UNCLE DAN |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B & Boiler Repair |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1968 |
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Location: Elyria Ohio U.S.A. |
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Comments: fireroom 1 baker transfered to boiler repair how about smoke watch. |
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Saturday November 27, 2010 - 12:26 PM
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Name: Bill Lee |
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Rank/Rate: AD3 |
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Division/Squadron: VAQ-133 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): MED87-88MED89-90 |
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Location: Butler Pa. USA |
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Comments: looken for old friends.hope to find some. |
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Friday November 26, 2010 - 05:16 AM
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Name: David Hilton |
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Rank/Rate: BM2 |
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Division/Squadron: 1st Deck Dept |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 77-81 |
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Location: salt lake city utah good ole USA |
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Comments: looking for anybody that served on the coral sea the same time I did look me up on facebook |
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Thursday November 25, 2010 - 03:30 PM
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Name: H. H. Nelson (Hal) |
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Rank/Rate: SH3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963 |
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Location: Upton Massachusetts USA |
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Comments: when I started my quest it seemed impossible,the feedbach from this site was to persevere. which I have done and now I have a lot more information. Thank you for the help and encouragement. Still looking for Hal. |
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Sunday November 21, 2010 - 02:29 PM
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Name: Harold L. Chadbourne |
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Rank/Rate: L/CPL USMC |
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Division/Squadron: Mar-det |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1978-1979 |
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Location: Steelville Missouri USA |
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Comments: Just looking around for anyone i served with, ooh-ra |
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Saturday November 20, 2010 - 11:10 PM
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Name: Robert B Holman |
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Rank/Rate: ABH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1969 |
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Location: Lenior NC USA |
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Comments: I was aboard from 65-69, and I am looking for old shipmates from the V-1 division. |
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Thursday November 18, 2010 - 06:49 AM
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Name: Gary Roebuck |
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Rank/Rate: AT2(AW) |
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Division/Squadron: VA-55 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 86-89 |
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Location: Louisville KY |
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Comments: I was aboard from 1986-89, I made her last 3 deployments and I would love to locate cruisebooks from any of those deployments. Please email me if you have any info where I can purchase them...Thanks. |
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Wednesday November 17, 2010 - 12:25 PM
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Name: albert dee sappenfield |
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Division/Squadron: marine |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1974 |
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Location: loxley Alabama United States |
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Comments: looking for anyone who knew me... |
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Wednesday November 17, 2010 - 12:22 PM
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Name: albert dee sappenfield |
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Division/Squadron: marine |
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Location: loxley Alabama United States |
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Comments: Looking for anyone who knew me.... |
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Tuesday November 16, 2010 - 06:04 PM
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Name: Rufus Foshee |
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Rank/Rate: YN3 |
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Division/Squadron: F |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1951-55 |
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Location: Camden Maine Knox |
Comments: Though I have lived in Camden, Maine for forty years, l5 years in NYC before, I grew up on an Alabama farm.
I sailed with three Med Cruises - 1952, 1953, and l954. I knew so many people because I was the YN in charge of the Gunnery Department Office, which then had 600 men. |
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Tuesday November 16, 2010 - 03:31 PM
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Name: Frank Robichau |
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Rank/Rate: ABE-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1971 |
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Location: Suisun City CA USA |
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Comments: Checking in for the year and want to wish the best to all who served aboard the Great Lady, before and after me. Would love to hear from any of my Cat 1 shipmates. God speed to you all. |
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Tuesday November 16, 2010 - 03:30 PM
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Name: Frank Robichau |
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Rank/Rate: ABE-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1971 |
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Location: Suisun City CA USA |
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Comments: Checking in for the year and want to wish the best to all who served aboard the Great Lady, before and after me. Would love to hear from any of my Cat 1 shipmates. God speed to you all. |
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Tuesday November 16, 2010 - 02:09 PM
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Name: David R. Cline |
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Rank/Rate: DP3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-7 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1987-1990 |
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Location: Tallahassee Florida USA |
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Comments: Haze gray and underway!!! |
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Monday November 15, 2010 - 07:22 PM
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Name: Doug Pratt |
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Division/Squadron: VF-111 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973 + 1975 |
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Comments: +^ |
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Sunday November 14, 2010 - 10:26 PM
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Name: george f. reed |
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Rank/Rate: e-3 |
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Division/Squadron: aircraft fuelert |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964till 1965 |
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Location: sparta tn. usa |
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Comments: i loved the coral sea wish i would have stayed but i was at war and wanted to go home but wish i knew then what i know now |
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Saturday November 13, 2010 - 09:08 AM
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Name: James DeGarmo |
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Rank/Rate: YN1 |
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Division/Squadron: Ops/Admin/Education/Eng |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 85-87 |
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Location: Houston TX USA |
Comments: Miss a lot of great shipmates from the Coral Sea. We always seem to have a great crew and it showed on our missions. Especially enjoyed working in Operations Admin and 4-Main on GQ.
Would enjoy hearing from some of my old shipmates and everyone have a great day! |
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Saturday November 13, 2010 - 06:10 AM
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Name: Charlie Foster |
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Rank/Rate: ABF2 |
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Division/Squadron: V4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1980-1983 |
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Location: erie pa |
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Comments: Hi shipmates looking forward to hearing form you. |
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Friday November 12, 2010 - 11:44 AM
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Name: Hal Nelson |
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Rank/Rate: SH3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963 |
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Location: USA |
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Comments: looking to reconnect with Hal Nelson whom I met in Sydney Australia 1963 we were to marry but my mother forced me to break it off. Hal worked in the ships laundry and had a mate Joe who was to be a policeman in Oakland. He also had a sister Samanth nd wa of the Christian Science Religion. any information would be appreciated. thank you and God bless you all. Norma Jensen Sydney Australia. |
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Friday November 12, 2010 - 06:31 AM
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Name: Michael Kartchner |
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Rank/Rate: ABHAN |
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Division/Squadron: V-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1972 |
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Location: Beaumont Calif. USA |
Comments: A day late, but none the less, a Adda-boy to all of my shipmate.
Be Proud you served when others were going to Canada.
You enlisted during a period of war when others were burning their draft cards.
Happy Veteran day, we all returned and stood tall against the social climate of the day. |
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Thursday November 11, 2010 - 07:15 PM
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Name: Samuel J. Best, |
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Rank/Rate: seaman |
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Division/Squadron: aerology |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1947-1949 |
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Location: philadelphia PA |
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Comments: Looking for any remaining shipmates. |
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Thursday November 11, 2010 - 06:58 PM
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Name: Samuel J. Best, |
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Rank/Rate: seaman |
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Division/Squadron: aerology |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1947-1949 |
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Location: philadelphia PA |
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Comments: Looking for any remaining shipmates. |
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Thursday November 11, 2010 - 01:13 AM
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Name: Dan Walker |
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Rank/Rate: ABE3 |
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Division/Squadron: V2 Cat 2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-80 |
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Location: Owasso OK USA |
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Comments: Just saying hi to all my shipmates. Had some good times aboard. |
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Wednesday November 10, 2010 - 09:30 PM
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Name: Jack McGill |
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Rank/Rate: ABE2 |
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Division/Squadron: V2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1969 |
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Location: Eugene OR USA |
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Comments: Arresting Gear, flight deck, deck edge |
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Wednesday November 10, 2010 - 08:42 PM
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Name: Glenn McCormick |
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Rank/Rate: WT1(SW) |
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Division/Squadron: W |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1985 -1989 |
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Location: Archbald PA |
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Comments: Enjoyed my time aboard. I remember some good liberty ports. |
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Wednesday November 10, 2010 - 06:08 PM
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Name: Robert Schmitt |
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Rank/Rate: SFM2 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
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Location: Cedar Lake indiana |
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Comments: If any one remembers me please contact me |
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Wednesday November 10, 2010 - 06:13 AM
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Name: David Lyng |
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Rank/Rate: ETR 3 |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1974 |
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Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota USA |
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Comments: I hope everyone has a great Veterans Day! |
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Wednesday November 10, 2010 - 12:01 AM
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Name: melvin w. kuykendall |
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Rank/Rate: EWC |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1963 |
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Comments: ABOARD 43 MY SECOND DUTY STATION RDSN |
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Tuesday November 09, 2010 - 08:58 PM
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Name: joseph j kimble |
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Rank/Rate: rd2 |
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Division/Squadron: c.i.c |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1950-1953 |
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Location: blairstown n.j. warren |
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Comments: ANY SHIPMATES STILL WITH US |
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Tuesday November 09, 2010 - 02:26 PM
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Name: MIKE COCHRAN |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2/CAT#3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 67-70 |
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Location: ARIZONA |
Comments: IT'S BEEN AWHILE SINCE I'VE PUT FINGER TO KEYS. HAD TO RETIRE, AND NOW 67-70 LOOKS EVEN BETTER. I CAN REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS CRIMINAL IF YOU DIDN'T HAVE YOUR FIRST BEER 20 MIN AFTER LIBERTY CALL. NOW IT'S "LOOK AT THE LABELS ON THE PILL BOTTLES TO SEE IF YOU CAN HAVE ONE BEER, AFTER 5PM ON SAT." BUT THEY CAN'T TAKE THE MEMORIES AWAY! I CAN SIT IN MY RECLINER AND HAVE SOME REAL GREAT LIBERTY CALLS. NOT A SHORE PATROL IN SITE. MAKES MY WIFE NUTTY BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT I'M SMILING ABOUT. WE COULDN'T MAKE THE GET TOGETHER IN FLA. HOWEVER, WE WILL TRY TO MAKE THE NEXT. I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY GREEN SHIRTS MAKE THESE BIG TIMES BUT I'D SURE LIKE TO SEE HOW GRACEFULLY WE HAVE ALL AGED TOGETHER. WHEN WE LIVED IN CONN. I HAD CVA 43 FOR MY VET PLATE. OUT HERE IN AZ THAT WAS GONE, AND THE CLOSEST THING I COULD GET WAS CVB 43. IT'S AMAZING HOW MANY VEHICLES WITH VET PLATES WILL HONK, OR WAVE, OR PULL UP AND ASK ABOUT WHERE, HOW LONG, AND SEVERAL TIMES IT WAS SOMEONE ON THE CORAL SEA. IT'S A HOOT! IT HASN'T ALL BEEN PUPPIES, AND LOLLIPOPS SINCE ACTIVE DUTY...THERE ARE TIMES WHEN CERTAIN THINGS CAN JUST TURN A DAY INTO MUD...BUT WE ALL BROUGHT BACK THE SAME MUD. SO
SCAPE OFF OUR BOOTS AND HAVE A HAPPY VET'S DAY. AND MAY ALL YOUR MEMORIES THAT
STEAM AROUND THAT PROUD LADY IN GRAY MAKE YOU SMILE IN IN YOUR RECLINER TOO. BUT NEVER TELL YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER. HAVE A GOOD LIBERTY CALL MY BROTHER. |
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Tuesday November 09, 2010 - 12:11 AM
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Name: frank silva |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: cic |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 62/63 |
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Location: oakland ca United States |
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Comments: I think of my time on the coral sea as one of my most lively , the work the travel and most of all the men and the ship. I loved be at sea. |
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Sunday November 07, 2010 - 01:51 PM
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Name: Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret. |
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Location: Highland CA USA |
Comments: http://www.veteranprograms.com
We keep coming back to this website again and again. Great work! And millions from around the world continue to visit the Award Winning U.S. Veteran Compensation Programs website. It is a great source where veterans learn how to secure benefits, increase benefits, and get the latest information about compensation, pension, and benefits for veterans - FIRST. Visit Today!
http://www.veteranprograms.com |
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Saturday November 06, 2010 - 06:29 PM
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Name: Linda Cotton Jarman |
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Rank/Rate: Dependent |
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Location: North Carolina USA |
Comments: I am the daughter of Jack H. Cotton who serve aboard the Coral Sea in the 1960's. I am going through some photos and keepsakes from the Coral Sea, trying to determine what some of them are.
I have a photo album titled "Fighting Eighteen Able" it shows the Commander as PN Charbonnet, Jr. when I found he was a commander of the Coral Sea 1964-1965, I assume the Fighting Eighteen Able are a flight squadron from the Coral Sea. If anyone has any information, I would love to hear from you. |
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Saturday November 06, 2010 - 12:44 AM
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Name: Timothy Garcia |
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Division/Squadron: B-division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1979 |
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Location: Bremerton WA United States |
Comments: This is Tim's daughter. I'm looking for a man that my dad use to call "Big BOB Browning". He talks about him on occation and wanted to see if anyone knew where he might be. If anyone is looking for Tim Garcia please e-mail me @ sm_garcia24@hotmail.com
Thank's |
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Wednesday November 03, 2010 - 11:49 PM
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Name: Mike Sloane |
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Rank/Rate: LT |
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Division/Squadron: AUXO |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1986-DECOM |
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Location: Martindale TX USA |
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Comments: Checking out the website and considering joining. |
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Tuesday November 02, 2010 - 09:38 AM
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Name: Chuck Bell |
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Rank/Rate: PN2 |
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Division/Squadron: X Div, Personnel Office |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1963 |
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Location: Clinton Wi |
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Comments: Just thinking of the "good young days"...lol...good luck to all!! |
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Monday November 01, 2010 - 08:05 PM
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Name: Kevin Wilkins |
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Rank/Rate: DC3 |
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Division/Squadron: DC |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1988-Decom |
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Location: Mackinaw IL |
Comments: Just checking in for 2010.
Great ship, great memories. |
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Saturday October 30, 2010 - 10:48 AM
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Name: RON SALTZMAN |
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Rank/Rate: SH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: S3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1967 |
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Location: MESQUITE NEVADA USA |
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Comments: I WAS ABOARD THE CORAL SEA IN 1965-1967 I WAS THE OFFICERS BARBER I REALLY LIKED MY JOB. I FOUND BOB LEFFERT NOW LIVING IN CALIFORNIA AND OWNS A BIKE SHOP THERE, AND DENNIS MORGANLANDER NOW LIVING IN ARIZONA AND RETIRED FROM THE U.S. POST OFFICE I STILL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THEM. THE THREE OF US WERE BARBERS AND A GREAT TIME WE ALL HAD.........I WOULD LIKE TO FIND THE CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER WHO I CUT FIVE TIMES TRYING SHAVE AROUND HIS BOIL HE HAD ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK, HE CAME UP TO ME ONE DAY AND THANKED ME BECAUSE IT NEVER GREW BACK....GOOD LUCK TO ALL...........RON.. |
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Friday October 29, 2010 - 09:15 PM
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Name: David Southall |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: MarDet |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1981 |
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Location: Alameda Ca. |
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Comments: Crazy times in Alameda. |
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Thursday October 28, 2010 - 05:55 PM
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Name: Jack \ |
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Rank/Rate: YN2 |
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Division/Squadron: X |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962 - 1964 |
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Location: Camino Ca USA |
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Comments: Kinda confused bout the years aboard - what does (ex:2963-1965): mean? |
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Wednesday October 27, 2010 - 07:29 PM
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Name: Roger Connor |
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Rank/Rate: ABH3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972/1973 |
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Location: Weatherford TX. |
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Comments: I had a great time in V1 and I met many great men. I got intouch with several old friends through this site several years ago but I lost touch when my computer failed. I'm up again with a new email so any old V1 guys or anybody else who remebers me from the 72 or 73 cruisegive me a holler. |
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Wednesday October 27, 2010 - 01:22 PM
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Name: gary collings |
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Division/Squadron: m-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1990 |
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Location: corpus christi texas nueces |
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Comments: older,bolder,better. |
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Wednesday October 27, 2010 - 01:05 PM
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Name: Beryl E. Yates |
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Rank/Rate: AL1 |
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Division/Squadron: S6 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1060-1964 |
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Location: Hanford Ca |
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Comments: Served aboard with AKCM Coble. Sence passed away. AKCS Larson, Status ubknown. AK1 Kimball, passed away. Would like to communicate with anyone aboard these years in S6 division. |
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Tuesday October 26, 2010 - 11:18 AM
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Name: Warren Hibbard |
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Rank/Rate: DT3 |
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Division/Squadron: Dental |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1967 |
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Location: Minden NV USA |
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Comments: Was disappointed many years ago when I learned the final designator for the grand old lady was "CV" instead of "CVA". But, I guess in the atmosphere of political correctness, it might have offended someone to refer to an aircraft carrier as an "attack" carrier! |
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Saturday October 23, 2010 - 10:42 PM
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Name: P.B. Lloyd |
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Rank/Rate: LTjg |
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Division/Squadron: |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960 -1963 |
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Location: Colorado Springs Colorado USA |
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Comments: Was part of the recommissioning detail Jan 20, 1960 |
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Friday October 22, 2010 - 05:43 PM
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Name: Hal Nelson |
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Rank/Rate: SH3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963 |
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Location: USA |
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Comments: would like to contact Hal Nelson we met in Sydney Australia in 1963 hal worked in the ships laundry we fell in love and were to marry but were forced apart by my mother. would like to reconnet with Hal before I go to God. Hal had a friend Joe from Oakland. any information would be gratfully recieved. thank you Norma Jensen Sydney Australia. 891dab7@virginbroadband.com.au |
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Friday October 22, 2010 - 02:58 PM
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Name: Walker, Fred |
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Rank/Rate: ABH 3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965 - 1968 |
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Location: Nesquehoning PA U S A |
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Comments: Hello shipmates, I talk to our shipmate Robbie Holman from North Carolina quite often. Need info to contact Leslie Ray Hillis, Terry Hartman, Rick Fuller and John Walker. |
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Friday October 22, 2010 - 10:00 AM
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Name: C Van KIrby |
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Rank/Rate: Airman |
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Division/Squadron: Flight Deck |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1953 |
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Location: Pflugerville TX USA |
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Comments: Was Training Yoeman for the Flight Deck. Partner was Walt Braemer. |
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Friday October 22, 2010 - 08:57 AM
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Name: Buddy Clayton |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: CR/Communications |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1982-1986 |
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Location: Guyton Georgia |
Comments: Just wanted to check in, it's been awhile!
Godspeed! |
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Wednesday October 20, 2010 - 09:40 AM
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Name: Emay David Touchet |
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Rank/Rate: Airman E3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961 - 1963 |
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Location: Lafayette |
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Comments: Uncle Emay would like to get in touch with some in the GM Division in 61-63 or you can call at 337-298-6729 or email me and I will forward his message. Would like to get in touch with JF Hammond. |
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Tuesday October 19, 2010 - 01:14 PM
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Name: Steve Mendoza |
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Rank/Rate: AQ3 |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1972-1975 |
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Location: fontana Ca. USA |
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Comments: looking for old buddies larry hentges or patrick shaw |
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Monday October 18, 2010 - 06:02 PM
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Name: Melbourne Williams |
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Rank/Rate: CS2 |
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Division/Squadron: Commisayry |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1962 |
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Comments: I am an authenic plank owner of the USS Coral Sea CVA 43. I was a member of the precomissioning(sp) crew In 1959 in Bremerton, Wa. Capt. Grey was our first CO. I made 3 trips to WestPack and on our 3rd trip we stole the Flag from the ST.Paul. I ate BBQ Monkey Meat in Subic, drank 151 and went with a wonderful "Cherry Girl" named Lynn. I bought ciggarettes for the Negritos. I ran the 2 Bake Shops aboard ship. I was a close friend of Big Daddy. My Div. Officer was a 24 year W4. and he talked to nobody except the Capt. I never stood personal inspection. I got my haircut, laundry and cleaning done in Officer's Country. I was supplied with Flight deck Shoes and Flight Jacket. I watched a 17 year old shipmate who was a Plane Capt. on an A3D get pushed off the Elevator when he had improperly secured his craft. I saw 3 cold shots off of the flight deck. Most people don't know we were part of the secret war in Cambodia and Laos before Viet Nam. I was one of the last Ship's Company members to be initiated when crossing the Equater. I am a Certified Member of Neptune's Kingdom. I am an Authentic ShellBack, there aren't many of us left. M. Williams, 3706702(service#). Proof of service available. Please excuse my spelling. I am so proud even though I have been forgotten. I have more stories than I am willing to share. Being on the Coral Sea(we called her the iron pig)was being with the woman you love. Permission to go ashore sir, Williams CS2. |
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Sunday October 17, 2010 - 08:03 PM
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Name: Gerard Glenn Pozzerle |
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Rank/Rate: ABH3 |
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Division/Squadron: V3 & V1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1982-1986 |
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Location: El Paso Texas |
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Comments: I remember arriving to San Francisco in March of 82' and calling my Dad from a pay phone at the bow of the ship. I was excited! I spent the rest of the week watching the riggers load the aircraft aboard the ship by crane...weird I thought, why don't they land them when we pull out to sea? That was the beginning of 3 years 6 months and 12 days I had the privilege to serve aboard her. I made good friends...I miss them too. I got out and became a professional pilot after my tour. |
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Sunday October 17, 2010 - 02:05 PM
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Name: Allan Lee O'Guinn |
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Rank/Rate: Seaman |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 68-69 |
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Location: Buffalo Mo. USA |
Comments: Lookin for James Earl
Spear of OE division in 1969-69. |
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Sunday October 17, 2010 - 08:37 AM
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Name: Jay Griffiths |
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Rank/Rate: HT2 |
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Division/Squadron: REPAIR (R) |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 81-85 |
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Location: St Paul MINNESOTA USA |
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Comments: Wow I haven't been on for awhile. I never see any fresh air snipes from R Div. I was in the DC Repair shop and fixed just about every door or hatch on that ship. Funny I got out in 87 and went to work in Newport News Shipyard and installed ballistic hatches and doors. I also ran Repair 1 forward, repair 3, and 7 during GQ. Would like to hear from Michael Parker out of Munster Indiana, The Dobbs twins from the valley CA, and anybody from R-Div in them years. |
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Sunday October 17, 2010 - 06:50 AM
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Name: Don Rachal |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1981 |
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Location: Mobile AL Mobile |
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Comments: If i had to this all over,the flightdeck is the only place i would work. V-1 was the best department to be with. |
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Saturday October 16, 2010 - 11:33 PM
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Name: Bob Gill |
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Rank/Rate: Mineman 2nd Class |
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Division/Squadron: G |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: Billerica Mass. USA |
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Comments: Just heard the Audio Tribute on yahoo for CVA-43, great job on that. Sounds like Capt. Bill Harris on the 1971-1972 cruise announcing a lot of events and history. |
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Friday October 15, 2010 - 06:54 AM
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Name: mike herzog |
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Rank/Rate: e-4 |
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Division/Squadron: v-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1981-1985 |
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Location: bolingbrook il |
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Comments: checking out site |
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Friday October 15, 2010 - 06:04 AM
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Name: Shelby Gaul |
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Rank/Rate: PH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: OPS DIVISION |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969 - 1970 |
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Location: Pomona California |
Comments: Great to see all the former shipmates at the Tampa Re-union...had a very good time. Wanted to be sure that everyone has the web address for the Coral Sea Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps which is located in Pomona, California.
A week ago, the address was changed to: http://coralseadivision.org
If you have a dificult time reaching it, just go to the "old Web Address" which was: seacadets - pomona valley and just click on the link to the new address.
I left a little info on the old page as well as some photos to look at of the Cadets going through trainins, tours, and parades to give you something to look at showing what the Sea Cadets have done in the past...enjoy ! |
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Wednesday October 13, 2010 - 03:40 PM
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Name: Daniel Sauceda |
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Rank/Rate: AN / E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V - 4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968 - 1972 |
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Location: Deland Florida USA |
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Comments: After 40 years it was great seeing my shipmates/friends Dale Smith (Iowa), Steve LaGrutta (California), Dave Palmer (New York), John Baxter (Illinois)at the Coral Sea Reunion in Tampa Bay, Florida. I'm originally from Texas but now live in Deland, Florida. We plan on getting together more often and we hope to encourage more of our shipmates/friends to join us. Thanks to the Coral Sea Association for making this happen. We were the ones wearing purple shirts. Take care Grapes and stay in touch! Sauce (lml hook'em horns) |
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Wednesday October 13, 2010 - 09:06 AM
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Name: Kenneth Cable |
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Rank/Rate: SFM/3 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1964 |
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Location: Maryville TN. USA |
Comments: Just got back from reunion in Tampa Fl. had great time. Georg an his wife did a great job with organizing . Met a bunch of great old shipmates, need some younger blood, to keep the memories of the ageless worier going. If you served aboard the old girl, you need to join us.
We stayed up late , in the hospotality room and regaled each other with truthful and acurate sea stories. |
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Tuesday October 12, 2010 - 03:52 PM
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Name: WARREN LUCK |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane QLD Australia |
Comments: Obviously this photo of Coral Sea is one of my favorites, having married (2006) the girl I met in Sydney so long ago.
Once again, thank you Coral Sea for the ride "Down Under."
PS Can see the area where I was standing. |
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Sunday October 10, 2010 - 03:54 PM
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Name: Ripley, James P. |
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Location: Collinsville Illinois USA |
Comments: My Brother ET Willard E.(Gene) Ripley served abord the Coral Sea in OE Division.
1968-1970? He died March 1984. |
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Saturday October 09, 2010 - 01:05 PM
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Name: James R. Williams (willie) |
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Rank/Rate: E-5 AMS-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-6 Air |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963 |
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Location: Lake Charles La. USA |
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Comments: Just checking in for another year. I turned 70 this past week and still enjoying life.A wonderful wife and 2 great grandboys(age 2 and 4)help. |
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Thursday October 07, 2010 - 06:55 PM
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Name: Ron Freeze |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1970-1974 |
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Location: Eagle Mountain Utah USA |
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Comments: Hi all .... just checking in .... maybe some one will remember me ...any of you guys on face book look me up anyone heard from Jon Hanson |
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Wednesday October 06, 2010 - 04:17 PM
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Name: John Baxter |
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Rank/Rate: AN E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-4 V-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969 1972 |
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Location: metamora Illinois |
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Comments: Yes Tampa watch out the grapes are descending on this years reunion we will party till the lights go out or till we cant make it any more ,after forty years we getting together once again , reliveing the past and laughing about it all!!!!!!!!!! |
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Wednesday October 06, 2010 - 11:12 AM
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Name: cj gibson |
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Rank/Rate: ABF3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1988 |
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Location: detroit Michigan USA |
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Comments: H ey fellas this is gibby, in the big D. reaching out to the crew of the coral sea. I have made contact with Roy, Garrett, ana Bryce. we're talking about getting together next year, get with me if you want in on this. |
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Wednesday October 06, 2010 - 06:39 AM
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Name: Herbie Hernandez |
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Rank/Rate: ABF3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 72-75 |
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Location: Las Cruces New Mexico USA |
Comments: To all the V-4 grapes @ Tampa; Have a great time and c u @ the next re-union!
Will never forget the Coral Maru! |
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Wednesday October 06, 2010 - 05:55 AM
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Name: Dale E Smith |
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Rank/Rate: ABF 2 |
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Division/Squadron: V 4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 71-72 77-78 |
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Location: Des Moines Iowa |
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Comments: To all you coral sea bitches!!!! V4 Will rule the tampa get togeather...we have grapes converging today....east coast has lauched and the midwest has launched and we are still working on the west coast cat...it needs lubed up I think....realitve bearing grease should do the trick!!! Operations are underway to stip the numbers off the Midway andreplace it with our numbers, then tow it to Cuba where we will organize the first strike!!!!! Yep we are going to invade cuba and turn it into "Little P.I." Ive already got my franchise for monkey on a stick....sooooooo get ready for a good time....Shitty Smitty V4 |
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Tuesday October 05, 2010 - 10:00 AM
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Name: Thom Rigg |
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Rank/Rate: YN1 |
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Division/Squadron: Legal Office |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968 - 1971 |
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Location: Reno NV |
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Comments: Especially enjoyed all the guys in the office. Still friends after all these years. |
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Sunday October 03, 2010 - 11:57 AM
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Name: Charles Mike Morgan |
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Rank/Rate: AZ3 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-151 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
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Location: Lake City Florida |
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Comments: Hi, Just a note. Looking forward to meeting and greeting some of you guys in Tampa. I will not be able to arrive until Thursday afternoon, but I will beat it to the Hospitality Room as soon as it opens. See you soon. |
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Saturday October 02, 2010 - 10:07 AM
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Name: Hal Nelson |
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Rank/Rate: SH3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963 |
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Location: USA |
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Comments: looking to find an old friend (lost love) Hal Nelson worked in the ship laundry and had a good mate Joe from Oakland who was to become a policeman. If you have any information please let me know want to reconnect before God calls me. thank you Norma Jensen Sydney Australia. God Bless you all. |
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Friday October 01, 2010 - 07:49 PM
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Name: Richard White |
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Rank/Rate: DS3 |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-68 |
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Location: Bethesda MD United States |
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Comments: Just my second ship after SA duties in a DD, short-toured; 20 ships later served in Iowa, retired in 2002 and look back to these formative months in Ageless Warrior deployed WestPac. |
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Friday October 01, 2010 - 02:36 PM
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Name: MAURICE ( MOE ) KNOX |
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Rank/Rate: GM3 |
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Division/Squadron: FOX & 5th |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1954 - 1957 |
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Location: MILFORD CONN. USA |
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Comments: As I look back in time I did enjoy my time on the CORAL SEA |
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Monday September 27, 2010 - 09:51 PM
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Name: Michael C. Brogan |
No Email Address
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1962 |
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Location: Jacksonville Florida USA |
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Comments: Michael passed away a couple week ago, following a surgical procedure. He lived and was laid to rest in Jacksonville. He will be missed by his family and shipmates |
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Monday September 27, 2010 - 08:42 PM
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Name: Tony Maldarella |
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Rank/Rate: SM3 |
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Division/Squadron: Damage Control |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1953-1956 |
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Location: Lander Wy. Fremont |
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Comments: I'm looking for a shipmate named Ray Bonafatte. Served same time. Home State...Road Island |
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Sunday September 26, 2010 - 04:10 PM
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Name: Kenneth Cable |
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Rank/Rate: SFM/3 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 62-64 |
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Location: Maryville TN. USA |
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Comments: Heard from shipmate Ed Prescott, would like to hear from Tommy Oneal, and Neal Wilson. Tommy was from Ohio, and Neal was from New York. |
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Sunday September 26, 2010 - 03:57 PM
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Name: Glenn Ponder |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1968 |
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Location: Yuma Arizona USA |
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Comments: Now live in Yuma, AZ - Joined in Cincinnati, Ohio - Served in M division Repair cage, #2 engine group... |
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Tuesday September 21, 2010 - 09:01 PM
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Name: Hal Nelson |
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Rank/Rate: SH3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963 |
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Location: USA |
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Comments: Looking for Hal Nelson, forgot to say that he worked in the ships laundry was a blonde man nice guy had a mate called Joe who was to be a policeman in Oaklands. Had a sister called Samantha (Sam). Hope that i correctly remember his rank and division but definately worked in the laundry. i visited him on the ship. hope that someone remembers him or knows him. thank you Norma Jensen.Sydney Australia 891dab7@virginbroadband.com.au |
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Tuesday September 21, 2010 - 07:32 PM
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Name: Terry kent |
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Rank/Rate: L/CPL |
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Division/Squadron: Mardet |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1973 |
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Location: Carlyle Illinois usa |
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Comments: Still looking for Marines served with on the 1971 WestPac Cruise from San Francisco to Tonkin Gulf in Nam and back, please contact me for chat and remembering good times, especially Marine Corps Birthday ay Playboy Club in Frisco. |
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Tuesday September 21, 2010 - 04:57 AM
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Name: Hal Nelson |
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Rank/Rate: Sh3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963 |
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Location: |
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Comments: I am looking for Hal Nelson whom I met in Sydneyin 1963. Fell in love and were tomarry but my motherforced me to break it off. would like to see him again before I go to God thank you Norma Jensen Sydney Australia 891dab7@virginbroadband.com.au |
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Monday September 20, 2010 - 11:01 AM
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Name: Gene Brown |
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Rank/Rate: BR1 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 62-66 |
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Location: Rochester NY USAbrcusn@aol.com |
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Comments: Looking for anyone who rembers Willie Cooper BT2 4A Fireroom was aboard same time as me. |
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Monday September 20, 2010 - 11:01 AM
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Name: Gene Brown |
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Rank/Rate: BR1 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 62-66 |
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Location: Rochester NY USAbrcusn@aol.com |
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Comments: Looking for anyone who rembers Willie Cooper BT2 4A Fireroom was aboard same time as me. |
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Sunday September 19, 2010 - 10:02 PM
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Name: Joel Meza |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-67 |
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Location: Salt Lake city Utah USA |
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Comments: was on the coral sea made two west pac cruises and than I was with the boats on the mekong Delta. I know Ron Saltzman Sk3. write to me email chamem707@yahoo.com. I was in the metal shop, with chief slogan, Sams, Duer,Peralta, Labombard,Quionez, Dell, chicken hawk, wilkey, pipe shop Ragsdale, Ball, creekmore, cambell, Stuz dc1, . hope everybody is doing well. |
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Sunday September 19, 2010 - 08:05 PM
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Name: dave hilton |
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Rank/Rate: BM2 |
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Division/Squadron: DECK DEPARTMENT |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 77-81 |
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Location: S.L.C UTAH USA |
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Comments: Sept 13 2010 Tommie Myers passed away he was on the coral Sea from 76-80 deck department. He was a good friend and shipmate that I will miss. |
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Friday September 17, 2010 - 07:53 AM
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Name: Robert Hill |
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Location: Moncks Corner SC |
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Comments: Looking for Robert Thomas (HM2) and Ronald Voelker (SHSN) onboard Coral Sea 1928-1984. |
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Thursday September 16, 2010 - 06:46 AM
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Name: John Mele |
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Rank/Rate: IC2 |
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Division/Squadron: AFARTS |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1989 - 1990 |
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Location: Forest City PA USA |
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Comments: I am proud to be among your ranks.. |
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Wednesday September 15, 2010 - 02:15 PM
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Name: eugene gonsowski |
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Rank/Rate: ao 3 |
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Division/Squadron: v30 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 51/53 |
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Location: mendota hts. mn. |
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Comments: just looking for old shipmates |
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Tuesday September 14, 2010 - 10:18 PM
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Name: Robert H. (Bob) Baker |
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Rank/Rate: ATN3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962 - 1965 |
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Location: Roswell Georgia USA |
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Comments: Golden Shellback Crew. W.R. (Bill) Tanner, Dale Hine, Jerry McCoy, etc. Please contact me. |
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Sunday September 12, 2010 - 10:29 PM
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Name: Mick Yelvington |
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Rank/Rate: e-5/AMS2 |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1980-1984 |
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Location: Denver Colorado |
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Comments: Good time Great people Glad to have found the site. |
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Saturday September 11, 2010 - 02:54 PM
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Name: chris christian |
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Rank/Rate: e4 |
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Division/Squadron: v-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968/1972 |
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Location: fullerton cal usa |
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Comments: to all my old friends. some have left us to a better place.my years abord were the best. food sucked , and the hours long and cold. but would not change it! i turned 60 this year. what a strange ride. would go back if i could. pray for those who are still there.bring them home. |
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Saturday September 04, 2010 - 03:41 PM
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Name: Johnny George |
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Rank/Rate: ABHAN |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 80-83 |
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Location: Lake Isabella Cal U.S.A. |
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Comments: I worked on the flight deck of the ship. Started out as a blue shirt chaining and chalking aircraft, then went on to tractors. I will never forget working with all who worked in the tractor shack and on deck, It would be great to get in touch with those I worked with. |
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Saturday September 04, 2010 - 02:47 PM
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Name: Gary Garavaglia |
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Rank/Rate: Seaman/E 3 |
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Division/Squadron: DECK / 2nd |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976 - 1977 |
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Location: Stockton California |
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Comments: Homecoming San Francisco , what a day ! 1977 what a day . |
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Tuesday August 24, 2010 - 05:09 PM
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Name: Richard Carter |
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Rank/Rate: E-2 |
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Division/Squadron: V-3 Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1970 |
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Location: Madera Ca. |
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Comments: I was in V-3 Division Hanger Deck I ran the Aircraft Elevator One of my good friends was Mike Walsh, Also Bob Schaefer. Captain Farris was a great skipper |
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Tuesday August 24, 2010 - 04:07 PM
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Name: Doug Smith |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V 3 DIVISION |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965 |
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Location: PLAINVILLE MA USA |
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Comments: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES V 3 DIVISION 1965 |
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Monday August 23, 2010 - 07:06 PM
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Name: harold wissing |
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Rank/Rate: fireman |
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Division/Squadron: b div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1975 |
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Location: dubuque iowa usa |
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Comments: hi to all the ol snipes, need info about any reunions coming up. also how can i get a 74-75 and 72-73 crusie books. looking forward to hearing from the ol coral sea. |
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Friday August 20, 2010 - 12:16 AM
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Name: Glen Kelley |
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Rank/Rate: AZAR-AZ2 |
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Division/Squadron: HC-1 Det 3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1983 |
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Location: San Diego CA USA |
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Comments: Just checking in. What a hell of a great first impression! 2 WESTPAC cruises, a couple Pineapples, and about 50 work ups. I'm very proud to have served on USS Coral Sea. |
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Wednesday August 18, 2010 - 07:24 AM
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Name: rick fuller |
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Rank/Rate: e-3 |
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Division/Squadron: v4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974 75 |
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Comments: was on board 1974 75 gasin up the jets on deck. |
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Wednesday August 18, 2010 - 07:08 AM
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Name: rick fuller |
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Rank/Rate: e4 |
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Division/Squadron: abf |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974 75 |
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Location: fort white fl usa |
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Comments: nice to see thay have a web site |
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Monday August 16, 2010 - 03:29 PM
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Name: Jack Noble |
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Comments: I sent a request earlier about ballcaps but it didn't list my e-mal address.
I want to order 4 ball caps (item 1001) but the form doesnt give an address - can anyone tell me how much to send, and where?
Jack Noble
PO Box 82
Camino, Ca 95709 |
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Monday August 16, 2010 - 03:25 PM
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Name: Jack Noble |
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Comments: I want to order 4 ball caps (Item 1001) from the small stores but the form doesnt give an address to send the check - can you help me?
Jack Noble
pattyandjack@comcast.net |
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Thursday August 12, 2010 - 10:20 PM
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Name: Stephen William Caccia Jr. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1964 |
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Location: Oak Grove KY |
Comments: Was known to buddies andshipmates as the "real" Steve. Enjoyed serving on board and the good times while in port shared with Larry Ballard and George Wright. While in Alameda CA met wife at USO Club in SF. Missed you guys over the years. -- Note: Stephen William Caccia Jr. died on October 6th 2003 from Lukemia. He was originally from Providence RI. Steve is buried in the KY WEST VETERANS CEMETERY (one of the first 150 interned there. He loved the Navy and only left the service because I his wife of 40 years didn't realize as a young bride what the Navy ment to him. He died pround of our yougest son who is currently a SFC in the USArmy (22yrs) and our eldest grandson(9yrs) also serves and is currently a Drill Sgt (E-6) training the young men and women who are our future Veterans. I found the Coral Sea to be huge,fasitating and intimitating as a nineteen yr old bride yet felt the samesense of loss when she was retired .
THANK YOU ALL FOR HAVING SERVED YOUR COUNTRY AND MAKING the USA a safer, freer country A JOB WELL DONE. Respectfully Mrs.Stephen W. Caccia also known as Shirley Caccia- |
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Thursday August 12, 2010 - 07:52 PM
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Name: jose alicea |
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Rank/Rate: ynsn |
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Division/Squadron: vf-51 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974 thru 1975 |
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Location: pittsburg california contra costa |
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Comments: I remember the USS Mayaguez. |
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Thursday August 12, 2010 - 07:47 PM
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Name: jose alicea |
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Rank/Rate: ynsn |
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Division/Squadron: vf-51 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974 thru 1975 |
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Location: pittsburg california contra costa |
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Comments: I remember the USS Mayaguez. |
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Thursday August 12, 2010 - 02:48 PM
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Name: tim keating |
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Rank/Rate: OS 2 |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1986-1990 |
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Location: KINGSTON NEW YORK USA |
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Comments: JUST CHECKING OUT THE WEBSITE |
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Monday August 09, 2010 - 02:12 PM
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Name: John L. Warren |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: USS Herbert J. Thomas |
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Location: Monongahela PA USA |
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Comments: I was on board a Destroyer that was in action along with the Coral Sea off Viet Nam..... |
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Thursday August 05, 2010 - 06:21 AM
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Name: Larry Pennington |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: OR |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963 |
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Location: Covington TN |
Comments: Previous entry would not take my email address so will add it here.
nija6063@gmail.com |
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Thursday August 05, 2010 - 06:01 AM
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Name: Larry Pennington |
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Rank/Rate: RM2 |
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Division/Squadron: OR/CR |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963 |
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Location: Covington TN |
Comments: 50 years ago today I reported aboard Coral Sea in Bremerton, WA. It is amazing the number of memories that are still clear after that time. 3 westpac tours,
coming back thru the Bering Sea, going to Australia and crossing the Equator at the international dateline becoming Golden Shellback. Liberty in Yokosuka and Hong Kong. Also all the men. Still in touch with some of them and would like to hear from anyone in the division at that time. She will live as long as I do.
Wish the best to all who served on her. Smooth Sailing...... |
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Sunday August 01, 2010 - 04:59 PM
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Name: WARREN LUCK |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane QLD Australia |
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Comments: Excellent picture of the ship in Sydney 1963. I remember those two weeks well. So much that in 2004 I married the girl I met back then. Thanks for the ride "Down Under." |
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Saturday July 31, 2010 - 06:50 PM
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Name: John Pumphrey |
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Rank/Rate: Sergent |
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Division/Squadron: VMFA 323 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979 - 1980 |
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Location: Columbus MS USA |
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Comments: Fond memories of ship and it crew. 12 on 12 off for 102 days was killer. |
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Monday July 26, 2010 - 09:02 PM
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Name: Albert Bodt |
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Rank/Rate: EM2 |
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Division/Squadron: E-Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
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Location: Lancaster, CA USA |
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Comments: I first wrote an entry to this book 7 years ago. Since then I have found several of my shipmates, including Steve Lucking EM2, Bobby Goodner EM2, Bobby Wayne Coomer EM3, Ken Brown, EM2 (gotta give him a call), Colvin Laney EM2, Ken Slemmons EM2,I just learned of the passing of Steve Dedual EM2, who I served with in Lighting Shop. He retired as a Detective Lt. in the Gulfport Mississippi Policed Department. He passed away on Tuesday February 23rd, 2010. We will all miss him. Bill Scheunemann, EM2 passes away in 2006 in Ancorage,AK, He is survived by his wife Sue and his son who is in the Ancorage Fire Dept. Bill was a good shipmate and friend. We spent many hours in good conversation, and liberty together. I also had the opportunity to have a long conversation with Capt (RAdm) Jim Ferris a few years before his death from complications of cancer. I will always remember him as a fantastic leader and gentleman of the first order. All of us are getting older and it is time we all got together for one (maybe more) Liberty Call. |
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Saturday July 24, 2010 - 12:49 PM
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Name: Donnie Harris |
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Rank/Rate: AO2 |
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Division/Squadron: G-1 DIV |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1978-1980 |
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Location: Riverside CA USA |
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Comments: I want to say Hey to all my shipmates from the late 70's early 8o"s Halla at your boy...lol |
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Saturday July 24, 2010 - 08:01 AM
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Name: John H. Ranson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N Div. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 7/67 to 4/69 |
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Location: Ft. Thomas Ky. USA |
Comments: Marvin Booher, I saw your e-mail asking about David Raborn, "Peach". He's a member of the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 Assoc. according to the current roster on this website. Take a look at it. I hope that you remember me. I left the Ship when we arrived Statside on 4/18/69. We had a lot of good times together during that cruse. Get back to me with an e-mail or a phone call. Call me at 859-250-3727. I'd like to BS with you about the good old days as well as some other QM's that I've contacted.
See ya! |
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Friday July 23, 2010 - 07:35 AM
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Name: Mike Walker |
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Division/Squadron: V-6 , V-1 Rep. 8 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 59-63 |
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Location: Zwolle Louisiana |
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Comments: Have been looking for B.J.Moore. Was from Dallas - Ft.Worth area. He was stationed on Midway Island before coming to the ship. May be or might have been involved in the Construction industry. Any info. e-mail me. Thanks |
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Thursday July 22, 2010 - 04:51 PM
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Name: Jack Hardy |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: M-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 84-88 |
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Location: Braidwood Ill |
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Comments: To the Shipmates that read this and are on facebook, there is a new facebook group for M-2 Div. and our friends from other engine rooms. For those of you not on facebook get logged on. We just had our first M-2 Div. reunion and it was a blast. We already have next years planned and you can see all about it on our facebook page as well as pics and vids. Hope to see more shipmates on there soon. |
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Wednesday July 21, 2010 - 03:25 PM
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Name: Bill Carlson |
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Rank/Rate: ABHAN |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-72 |
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Location: Minnetonka Minnesota USA |
Comments: Just lookin for a few old buds, Fred Reese, Buck Bucanan,Dougie Boughtah,
Harry T kelly.. If you check in drop me a email. Hoping all my old shipmates are all well and having a great summer. Lets bring ALL our guys home. |
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Tuesday July 20, 2010 - 10:54 AM
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Name: Dennis Dohrman |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: e-4 |
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Division/Squadron: b |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-79 |
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Location: Columbia IL United States |
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Comments: SHE MIGHT BE GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. |
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Monday July 19, 2010 - 10:54 PM
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Name: Michael D Rodeghier |
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Rank/Rate: Corpral |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1970 |
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Location: Pico Rivera California Los Angeles |
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Comments: Need help for my VA disability and My CAR Ribbon looking for information from any Marines that could establish that we went incountry in combat zone please call (562) 942-2930 or e-mail |
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Sunday July 18, 2010 - 02:10 PM
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Name: Paul S. Narby, Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: HM2 |
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Division/Squadron: Medical |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1952-1953 |
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Location: Summerfield Florida USA |
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Comments: I was aboard for 21 months but do not remember first or last month. |
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Friday July 16, 2010 - 12:43 PM
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Name: Bob Ogan |
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Rank/Rate: AE2 |
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Division/Squadron: IM-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): '76-'79 |
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Location: Ottawa KS USA |
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Comments: LCdr Tom, I have your aupograph on my DD-214. I left the Coral Sea the day before you all left for the '79-'80 WestPac. |
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Wednesday July 14, 2010 - 10:46 PM
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Name: Aaron Wheatley |
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Rank/Rate: AZ3 |
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Division/Squadron: V5 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 71-72 |
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Location: |
Comments: Looking for Stan Glover, Don Johnson, Rich Kennaman, Bob Diaz or anyone that may remember me.
I was on the Coral Sea 71-72 worked up primary fly. Do you know if Agent Orange was aboard? We are trying to track down proof my health issues are related. I was off ship on a tanker mission to fuel the outgong fighters and the tanker ran low on gas so we had to bingo into DaNang. I have to find out what A-3 detatchement was assigned to the airwing. Appreciate any clues you may remember. Also, any idea how I might find the paper work showing I was on that fueling mission? Thank you.
Aaron Wheatley |
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Tuesday July 13, 2010 - 03:40 PM
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Name: Daniel Tom |
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Rank/Rate: PN3/CWO2 |
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Division/Squadron: X |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 61-63/79-81 |
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Location: Surprise AZ USA |
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Comments: First ship as a Seaman Apprentice and last ship as a CWO2. Retired LCDR. |
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Tuesday July 13, 2010 - 06:12 AM
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Name: Dan Reisinger |
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Rank/Rate: E-4/PC |
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Division/Squadron: Admin |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 85/88 |
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Location: Newport Pa USA |
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Comments: Looking at today's picture. I remember all those ferry rides we had to take to get into Naples because we were to big to pull up to the docks. All that standing in line, getting sprayed on rough water days but we always had cold beer to drink on the way in and hot sliders to eat on the way back. AHHHH the good ole days. |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 03:32 PM
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Name: Larry Fox |
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Rank/Rate: Crypto Tech (CT) |
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Division/Squadron: OS Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
Comments: THINGS I REMEMBER!
Bootcamp 1976 - San Diego -- Who knew I would eventually move there!
Grew up in Alameda.. Guess where I get assigned for first duty? .. Coral Sea in Alameda!
Getting to Olongapo a few days before the ship ... so my first experience there will last forever...
Seeing the ship for the very first time as it pulled into the Phillipines on the 77 Westpac
Typhoon off the coast of Japan a few weeks later... seasick.. yes seasick on a carrier for another week!
Firewatch crew in Bremerton!
Playing pinochle while with Firewatch!
Pokernights!
Working and bunking under cat 2
Crossing the equator - You bet your ass I am not a wog!
A long time at sea during the Iran hostage issue and the reward being the movies on the flight deck.
The US hockey team beating russia then having the MIG flyovers!
Every Single time we went under the bridge to come back home!
Seing loved ones waiting for us on the pier.
To all of you who may or may not get this message,
I just wanted to say Thank you. I am just one person but thanks to the influence of the navy; those who pushed me so that I may build the confidence and character to deal with adversity: to the friends that we made who we would do almost anything for; Even to those people and places that we didnt like but learned from anyway;
Most of all to everyone who served or serves our country today, You all know what it means to have to step up when called upon, to be responsible, to mature and to fight for what is right!
As one vet to another... I salute you! |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 03:32 PM
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Name: Larry Fox |
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Rank/Rate: Crypto Tech (CT) |
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Division/Squadron: OS Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
Comments: THINGS I REMEMBER!
Bootcamp 1976 - San Diego -- Who knew I would eventually move there!
Grew up in Alameda.. Guess where I get assigned for first duty? .. Coral Sea in Alameda!
Getting to Olongapo a few days before the ship ... so my first experience there will last forever...
Seeing the ship for the very first time as it pulled into the Phillipines on the 77 Westpac
Typhoon off the coast of Japan a few weeks later... seasick.. yes seasick on a carrier for another week!
Firewatch crew in Bremerton!
Playing pinochle while with Firewatch!
Pokernights!
Working and bunking under cat 2
Crossing the equator - You bet your ass I am not a wog!
A long time at sea during the Iran hostage issue and the reward being the movies on the flight deck.
The US hockey team beating russia then having the MIG flyovers!
Every Single time we went under the bridge to come back home!
Seing loved ones waiting for us on the pier.
To all of you who may or may not get this message,
I just wanted to say Thank you. I am just one person but thanks to the influence of the navy; those who pushed me so that I may build the confidence and character to deal with adversity: to the friends that we made who we would do almost anything for; Even to those people and places that we didnt like but learned from anyway;
Most of all to everyone who served or serves our country today, You all know what it means to have to step up when called upon, to be responsible, to mature and to fight for what is right!
As one vet to another... I salute you! |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 03:32 PM
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Name: Larry Fox |
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Rank/Rate: Crypto Tech (CT) |
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Division/Squadron: OS Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
Comments: THINGS I REMEMBER!
Bootcamp 1976 - San Diego -- Who knew I would eventually move there!
Grew up in Alameda.. Guess where I get assigned for first duty? .. Coral Sea in Alameda!
Getting to Olongapo a few days before the ship ... so my first experience there will last forever...
Seeing the ship for the very first time as it pulled into the Phillipines on the 77 Westpac
Typhoon off the coast of Japan a few weeks later... seasick.. yes seasick on a carrier for another week!
Firewatch crew in Bremerton!
Playing pinochle while with Firewatch!
Pokernights!
Working and bunking under cat 2
Crossing the equator - You bet your ass I am not a wog!
A long time at sea during the Iran hostage issue and the reward being the movies on the flight deck.
The US hockey team beating russia then having the MIG flyovers!
Every Single time we went under the bridge to come back home!
Seing loved ones waiting for us on the pier.
To all of you who may or may not get this message,
I just wanted to say Thank you. I am just one person but thanks to the influence of the navy; those who pushed me so that I may build the confidence and character to deal with adversity: to the friends that we made who we would do almost anything for; Even to those people and places that we didnt like but learned from anyway;
Most of all to everyone who served or serves our country today, You all know what it means to have to step up when called upon, to be responsible, to mature and to fight for what is right!
As one vet to another... I salute you! |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 03:28 PM
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Name: Larry Fox |
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Rank/Rate: Crypto Tech (CT) |
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Division/Squadron: OS Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977-1980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
Comments: THINGS I REMEMBER!
Bootcamp 1976 - San Diego -- Who knew I would eventually move there!
Grew up in Alameda.. Guess where I get assigned for first duty? .. Coral Sea in Alameda!
Getting to Olongapo a few days before the ship ... so my first experience there will last forever...
Seeing the ship for the very first time as it pulled into the Phillipines on the 77 Westpac
Typhoon off the coast of Japan a few weeks later... seasick.. yes seasick on a carrier for another week!
Firewatch crew in Bremerton!
Playing pinochle while with Firewatch!
Pokernights!
Working and bunking under cat 2
Crossing the equator - You bet your ass I am not a wog!
A long time at sea during the Iran hostage issue and the reward being the movies on the flight deck.
The US hockey team beating russia then having the MIG flyovers!
Every Single time we went under the bridge to come back home!
Seing loved ones waiting for us on the pier.
To all of you who may or may not get this message,
I just wanted to say Thank you. I am just one person but thanks to the influence of the navy; those who pushed me so that I may build the confidence and character to deal with adversity: to the friends that we made who we would do almost anything for; Even to those people and places that we didnt like but learned from anyway;
Most of all to everyone who served or serves our country today, You all know what it means to have to step up when called upon, to be responsible, to mature and to fight for what is right!
As one vet to another... I salute you! |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 03:07 PM
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Name: Larry E Fox |
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Rank/Rate: Crypto Tech (CT) |
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Division/Squadron: OS division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977 - 1980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
Comments: Just found this site and was looking to see if any of my old friends are here.
Good news is, I have always beem looking to pick up some memorabilia for awhile now.. liked the store!
Regards to all |
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Sunday July 11, 2010 - 02:58 PM
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Name: Larry E Fx |
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Rank/Rate: CTO - E5 |
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Division/Squadron: OS Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1977- 2980 |
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Location: San Diego Ca USA |
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Comments: Would like to re-meet some of my old friends from those days. |
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Saturday July 10, 2010 - 03:32 PM
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Name: Frank Stiltner |
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Rank/Rate: HM2 |
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Division/Squadron: VA-35 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970 |
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Location: Maxie VA USA |
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Comments: Assigned to the Aviation Exam Room and manned the Flight Deck First Aid Station plus corpsman for Attack Squadron 35. |
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Friday July 09, 2010 - 09:43 PM
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Name: Homer L Gordon |
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Rank/Rate: SFFN |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
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Location: Ladson SC USA |
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Comments: The best time of my Naval life was on board this ship. |
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Thursday July 08, 2010 - 08:56 PM
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Name: Kenneth Cable |
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Rank/Rate: SFM/3 |
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Division/Squadron: R |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 62-64 |
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Location: Maryville TN. USA |
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Comments: As I read the comments of my shipmates I remember those young men I served with , it is hard to think of them as senior citizens and grandpas . To me they will always be young. I was looking for my R Div. mates ,found two Edward Prescott, and DC3 Hammond . Would like to hear from you. May you have fair winds and Trailing seas my old shipmates. |
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Thursday July 08, 2010 - 01:08 PM
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Name: Marnin Booher |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: QM 3 |
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Division/Squadron: Nav |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1367-1970 |
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Location: New Carlisle Ohio |
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Comments: Would like to talk to David Raborn |
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Thursday July 08, 2010 - 12:04 PM
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Name: Dan Cavanaugh |
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Rank/Rate: AE2 |
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Division/Squadron: IM-3 C1A crew |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1973 |
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Location: Hypoluxo FL United States |
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Comments: I am trying to find any of the C1A flight crew from 72-73 |
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Thursday July 01, 2010 - 03:22 PM
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Name: Jim (DOC) Page |
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Rank/Rate: HM.3 |
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Division/Squadron: medical |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1968 |
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Location: portland oregon good ol' USA |
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Comments: In 1967 or 68 a zoonie rocked misfired abord the ship,I was one of the corpsman in sickbay that treated the injured. I actually initially treated James Wooten, we flew all ths survivors to the phillipines what happened after that. Just the thought of what they went threw plagues me to this day. I relive it every night. |
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Thursday July 01, 2010 - 02:33 PM
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Name: CDR Franco Neto |
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Rank/Rate: CDR |
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Division/Squadron: DPMO |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): |
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Location: |
Comments: Hello-I work in the Defense POW/MIA Office, our mission is to account for the remains of servicemen from previous wars. I am reviewing the case of LCDR Bauder and LT Mills lost in action 20 Sep 1966. Are they any personnel that served on the Coral Sea, in the Combat Information Center for that period? I would like to discuss this case with someone that worked in Air Plot that may have been tracking his F-4 before it disappeared off radar.
My email is franco.neto@osd.mil
Regards,
Commander Neto |
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Thursday July 01, 2010 - 10:45 AM
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Name: NICK KOBA ,JR. |
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Location: DIAMOND ILL. |
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Comments: I FOUND A ZIPPO LIGHTER WITH AIR CRAKTCARRIER ON IT , IT SAYS U.S.S.CORAL SEA CVA 43 . IF ONE OF YOU WOULD LIKE IT PLEASE CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL . IT IS NOT IN BEST OF SHAPE BUT GRAPHICS ARE VERY CLEAR .I FOUND IT LAYING ALONG THE HIGHWAY WHEN I STOPED TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE FOR A WOMEN ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO . IF INTERESTED CONTACT ME . NICK KOBA,JR. |
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Tuesday June 29, 2010 - 09:15 PM
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Name: JIM PAGE |
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Rank/Rate: HM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1968 |
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Location: portland oregon usa |
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Comments: I took care of 9 sailors when a zoonie rocket misfired below deck in 1967. If you are a survivor I would like to know if I did any good. It haunts me to this very day |
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Sunday June 27, 2010 - 11:27 AM
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Name: RON SALTZMAN |
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Rank/Rate: SH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965 - 1967 |
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Location: QUEENS NEW YORK USA |
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Comments: SOME OF THE BEST TIMES WERE SPENT ON THE USS CORAL SEA,I STILL REMEMBER WHEN WE HIT THE USS IOWA JIMA IN SAN DIEGO AND IT WAS BROAD DAY LIGHT. I WAS A OFFICERS BARBER THE BEST JOB ON THAT SHIP.THE SHIP IS NO LONGER AROUND JUST THE GREAT MEMORY OF IT. |
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Saturday June 26, 2010 - 08:53 PM
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Name: ralph porter |
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Rank/Rate: sk3 (skc) |
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Division/Squadron: s-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1954-1956 |
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Location: howell mi usa |
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Comments: coral sea was queen of the med, always ready for inspection. she was a delight to serve on as a young sk striker. our co was d.l. macdonald. |
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Thursday June 24, 2010 - 07:35 AM
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Name: harold d. wissing |
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Rank/Rate: e3 |
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Division/Squadron: b div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1975 |
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Location: dubuque iowa usa |
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Comments: being a part of the most powerful ship in the seveth fleet and experience the sights and sounds of the west pac experience isalute al those who has served aboard the coral sea. and to all those who made my life in bi div the most enjoyablessiw105@aol.com i salute you. any ol snipes out there hope all is will in your lives |
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Tuesday June 22, 2010 - 09:16 AM
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Name: Bruce R. Miller |
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Rank/Rate: FN |
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Division/Squadron: B- Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1962 |
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Location: Maple Grove MN United States |
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Comments: I did enjoy my time aboard. |
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Sunday June 20, 2010 - 10:15 PM
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Name: Mark Gabriel |
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Rank/Rate: Ensign |
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Division/Squadron: VA-27 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1980-1983 |
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Location: Colorado Springs Colorado |
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Comments: I met the ship mid cruise in 1980, my first shipboard experience. |
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Sunday June 20, 2010 - 07:02 AM
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Name: Dave Hilton |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: E-5 |
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Division/Squadron: 1st div deck department |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 77-81 |
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Location: SALT CITY UTAH the great USA |
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Comments: happy Fathers day to all the men that served on the coral sea who went in as a teen and came out men. |
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Saturday June 19, 2010 - 08:12 AM
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Name: Thomas G Hanes |
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Rank/Rate: AO3 |
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Division/Squadron: G Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 68-71 |
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Location: Batavia NY USA |
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Comments: Just checking in |
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Saturday June 19, 2010 - 07:45 AM
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Name: Ron Steve |
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Rank/Rate: E-5 |
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Division/Squadron: A Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970 |
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Location: North Augusta SC USA |
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Comments: A truly impressive experience. |
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Wednesday June 16, 2010 - 08:02 PM
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Name: Jose Deleon |
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Rank/Rate: |
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Division/Squadron: Medical |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1985-1988 |
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Location: Turlock Ca USA |
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Comments: No comment |
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Tuesday June 15, 2010 - 09:17 PM
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Name: Ed (Termite) Rodriguez |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 & V-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1975-1980 |
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Location: La Puente CA |
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Comments: Just checkin in see who still out there. Hope all is well with everyone. Hit me back if ya remember me. |
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Monday June 14, 2010 - 05:26 PM
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Name: Jack Lucas |
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Rank/Rate: YN2 |
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Division/Squadron: Legal Office |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1974 |
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Location: Spokane WA USA |
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Comments: Served in the Legal Office from 1971-1973, and then Ass't Education/Training Officer for 1974. |
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Sunday June 13, 2010 - 03:47 PM
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Name: Steve Weigant |
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Rank/Rate: MM2 |
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Division/Squadron: A-1/M-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1976-1979 |
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Location: Redwood City CA |
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Comments: Good times, Good memories. Made some friends, some lost in the journeys. I will always hold many of my fellow crew members dear to my heart. My only wish is that others could have experienced what we did. |
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Friday June 11, 2010 - 05:15 PM
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Name: Mike (Doc) Lennon |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1976 |
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Location: Long Beach CA USA |
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Comments: Looking for mates from M-Div #3-Group |
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Tuesday June 08, 2010 - 05:52 PM
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Name: Daniel L. Christ |
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Rank/Rate: ABE2 |
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Division/Squadron: V2 Division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1961-1962 |
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Location: Kingston Pa Luzerne |
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Comments: I was the number three amgle deck catapult captain for 18 months. |
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Tuesday June 08, 2010 - 05:44 PM
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Name: Francis X. o'Connell |
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Rank/Rate: FTGSN |
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Division/Squadron: Fox |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1967 |
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Location: Ashland Pa. USA |
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Comments: This is directed to Rick Shuffleton: I believe Golden Shellback was awarded in April 1963. Wasn't there but heard guys talking about it. Chuck Espersen, Norm Krimball, George Kazmaier, Chief Owen. I came on board September 1964. Assigned to Foxes. If I recall correctly, you were my first boss in TDS. Mo Owens was there too. Moved later to 56 Systems. Great Division , great bunch of guys. |
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Tuesday June 08, 2010 - 05:34 PM
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Name: Mike (Doc) Lennon |
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Rank/Rate: MM-3 |
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Division/Squadron: M-Div.#3 group |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-76 |
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Location: Long Beach CA USA |
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Comments: Looking for M-Div. (3group) personnel on board 73-76. |
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Saturday June 05, 2010 - 01:35 PM
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Name: Bruce M. Wilso |
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Rank/Rate: AG3 |
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Division/Squadron: O1A |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1952-1954 |
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Location: Miami Florida USA |
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Comments: Two of the best years of my life. In the Med two summers running. Great guys and a great ship. |
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Saturday June 05, 2010 - 10:23 AM
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Name: Lewis J. Rusk |
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Rank/Rate: MA1 |
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Division/Squadron: Security |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1986-1990 |
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Location: Burton MI |
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Comments: Serving in "The Ageless Warrior" was on of the highlights of my career and my life. It was a sad honor to be part of her decomissioning crew. |
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Tuesday June 01, 2010 - 01:18 PM
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Name: milton dlabaj |
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Rank/Rate: mm2 |
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Division/Squadron: m |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1964 |
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Location: streetman texas usa |
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Comments: i miss the old ship -milton |
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Monday May 31, 2010 - 11:24 AM
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Name: Scott Feldt |
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Rank/Rate: e-3 |
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Division/Squadron: Weapons G-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1984-1988 |
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Location: |
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Comments: Thank you for your service! |
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Monday May 31, 2010 - 08:45 AM
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Name: Jack Feeney |
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Rank/Rate: ABH-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1970-1974 |
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Location: Brick New Jersey USA |
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Comments: Just say hi to all my ship mates |
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Monday May 31, 2010 - 01:33 AM
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Name: oscar ray groff |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: 3-E |
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Division/Squadron: a2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 53-56 |
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Location: b,ham ala usa |
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Comments: dd32 |
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Saturday May 29, 2010 - 03:33 AM
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Name: Greg DiGiovanna |
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Rank/Rate: CPL - USMC |
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Division/Squadron: CAG 15/VMA 224 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: Mount Vernon WA USA |
Comments: I had the pleasure to serve on the USS Coral Sea from Nov. '71 thru July '72 with VMA 224, USMC A-6A squadron. Great times that I will never forget. I still believe we could have won.
Name: Greg DiGiovanna < capt.debut@hotmail.com >
Yr Aboard: 1971-1972
Division: CAG 15/VMA 224
Mount Vernon, WA USA |
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Thursday May 27, 2010 - 01:59 PM
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Name: Richard Shuffleton |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: Fox |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1966 |
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Location: Lebanon Oregon USA |
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Comments: What year did we get the Golden Shellback? |
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Wednesday May 26, 2010 - 03:15 PM
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Name: Bill Carlson |
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Rank/Rate: ABHAN |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-72 |
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Location: Minnetonka Mn USA |
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Comments: Just wishing all my old shipmates a Happy Memorial Day!! It will be 1 year since my heart transplant on june 8th. YEAH I made it as the first year is the hardest.. Feelin great wanna go back to Olongopo and tip down many beers!!! |
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Monday May 24, 2010 - 02:10 PM
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Name: Gary D. Jones |
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Rank/Rate: DK3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1/60-11/62 |
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Location: Creswell OR USA |
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Comments: I was a Disbursing Clerk and took care of the pay records for guys G thru L.The Disbursing Officer when I left the ship was Jon N. Richardson ENS.#43 |
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Saturday May 22, 2010 - 12:21 PM
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Name: Fred E. Sprague |
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Rank/Rate: SK2 |
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Division/Squadron: S1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1960-1963 |
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Location: Summerville SC USA |
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Comments: Retired from SIMA Charleston Naval Base as DPCM I 1989. |
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Wednesday May 19, 2010 - 08:46 PM
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Name: STEVEN PATTON |
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Rank/Rate: MS2 |
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Division/Squadron: S-5 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1983 |
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Location: everett washington USA |
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Comments: I SERVED ONBOARD FROM 1979-1983 AS OFFICERS COOK,CO'S COOK,FLAG COOK |
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Wednesday May 19, 2010 - 08:26 PM
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Name: Ed York |
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Comments: http://www.armedforceslocator.com
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Wednesday May 19, 2010 - 07:26 PM
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Name: Donald A. Cooper |
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Division/Squadron: Div. G |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1961 |
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Location: Oakland California USA |
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Comments: I loved being on the Coral Sea. |
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Tuesday May 18, 2010 - 12:31 PM
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Name: William R. Olejniczak |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V3 & V1A |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1963 |
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Location: Sandusky Ohio Erie |
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Comments: Started as a blue shirt. Then #1 cat was short handed so I was put on running bridles, then lucked out and worked as a Conagraph operator my last days. |
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Tuesday May 18, 2010 - 12:01 AM
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Name: Dan Franklin |
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Rank/Rate: AQ-3 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-151 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 67-69 |
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Location: Everett Wa USA |
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Comments: Best years of my life! |
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Sunday May 16, 2010 - 09:26 PM
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Name: Mardon Connelly |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-6 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961 |
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Location: Overton Nevada USA |
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Comments: Left ship after return from South Pacific 1961 for AE A-School . |
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Sunday May 16, 2010 - 01:20 PM
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Name: Louie R. Romi Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: ICC |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 Plat/Lens |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1977 |
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Location: Pleasant Hill MIssouri 64080 USA |
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Comments: anyone from v-2 or plat/lens. Drop me a E mail Louie |
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Sunday May 16, 2010 - 01:13 PM
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Name: Louie R. Romi Jr. |
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Rank/Rate: ICC |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1977 |
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Location: Pleasant Hill Missouri USA |
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Comments: Anyone from V-2 or Plat -Lens From my dates . Let me hear from you. Louie |
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Sunday May 16, 2010 - 04:54 AM
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Name: Rodney Gonzalez |
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Rank/Rate: AE2 |
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Division/Squadron: VF-154 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1963 |
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Location: Beaumont TX USA |
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Comments: I served aboard Coral Sea (CVA-43) when we lost our number three elevator. We thought we would be sent back to the USA for a fix, but no, we continued until the cruise ended. I remember the last rivet. Sailing under the Golden Gate. Roger Tholburn, Dave Mahan, Terry Catlin and many others. I need a patch for the CVA-43. Seems like I can only find CV-43. Can anybody help me? |
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Wednesday May 12, 2010 - 08:51 AM
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Name: AMINAAA |
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Rank/Rate: DIRECTOR |
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Division/Squadron: 3WS |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967 |
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Comments: WE LOVE U |
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Tuesday May 11, 2010 - 05:05 PM
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Name: Mike Dooley / Nick Giambra |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1947 - 1948 |
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Location: Rochester NY USA |
Comments: I am writing for my father-in-law, Nick Giambra. Nick passed away better than 15 years ago. He was a "plank owner" of the USS Coral Sea. Nick saved many things from his time on board. I figure most are from the initial Mediteranian voyage. I have scanned in things like the dinner menu and the hymn book from Christmas 1947. Also the menu from July 4th 1947. I would like to share these if the crew is interested.
Looking for information regarding the "plank owner" status. Any others out there that can give me information? It would be appreciated. Just trying to honor Nick's memory. |
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Monday May 10, 2010 - 09:01 PM
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Name: jim (lobo) lowe |
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Rank/Rate: sn |
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Division/Squadron: g-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1981 |
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Location: |
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Comments: i do miss the old boat.had alot of fun while on her. |
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Monday May 10, 2010 - 03:46 PM
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Name: Robert J. Bednarz |
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Rank/Rate: AE-2 |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD IM3 Ships Co. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1969 |
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Location: Fort Pierce FL |
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Comments: I had been in an A-4 training squadron (VA-125) with less than 10 months left in the Navy in 1968 when I got orders for the Coral Sea. I met the ship in the Phillipines in October or early November of 1968 and was released on Sept 22, 1969. I enjoyed my shipmates and was able to experience Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and of course, the Phillipines while also enjoying some time in Bremerton Washington as well as San Diego, California before getting out. I wonder if there is anyone who served on the Coral Sea on that late 19689, early 1969 cruise who recalls a death of a 17 year old sailor who came out of a catwalk on the starboard side and ran into the path of an F-4 Phantom that was being launched off the port catapult and was killed by contact from the leading starboard edge of the F-4's wing? I was witness to that event and it's stayed with me in a very bad way. I really hope someone can supply info including the name of the kid (who I met on a few occasions in the chow hall)and the date of the incident. It would really help me out. I've tried to put it out of my mind but it's reared it's ugly head and my counselor wants me to get that info, if possible. Thanks so much! My cellphone number is 860-214-0231 if you'd prefer to call rather than email because my email address sometimes clears stuff out as spam before I have a chance to read it. |
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Sunday May 09, 2010 - 05:22 PM
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Name: Francisco Lopez |
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Rank/Rate: OSSN |
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Division/Squadron: OI |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-1976 |
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Location: |
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Comments: Hey, does anyone remember an OS from Brooklyn named Lopez in OI division/CIC from about January of 1975 until December of 1976? I'm not proud of some of the stuff I did, but certainly remember the good times. Do the names Brad Elkins, Mike Lorback, James Tarantino, or Benjamin Taylor ring a bell, and if so, has anyone made contact...especially with Benjamin Taylor? He was the one who led me to pray the sinner's prayer, and although I didn't get saved right then and there...he did plant a seed. I believe the Lord is coming back in our lifetime, so make your calling and election sure. "The Lord is nigh them that seek him; them that seek him in truth." (Psalm 148:8) |
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Sunday May 09, 2010 - 02:38 PM
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Name: Wesley P Shead |
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Rank/Rate: IC3 |
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Division/Squadron: E |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1966 |
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Location: Carrollton Ga USA |
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Comments: I served aboard the USS Coral Sea from 63-66.Made 2 West Pac cruises crossed the Equator and now I am trying to find ole Ship mates.Any wreckers out there? |
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Tuesday May 04, 2010 - 11:31 AM
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Name: Greg Hawke |
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Rank/Rate: BT2 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div, 4 Charlie Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967-1970 |
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Location: Hales Corners WI USA |
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Comments: The battle of the Coral Sea was fought May 4-8, 1942. |
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Monday May 03, 2010 - 01:58 PM
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Name: Robert Fleming |
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Rank/Rate: ABH2 |
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Division/Squadron: V1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1978-1980 |
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Location: |
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Comments: Anybody know what happened to Lcdr.Roy Segars (BUBBA) on the flight deck during Gonzo Station stint ? I got out before the end of the cruise and could not find him in the cruisebook. Any info appreciated |
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Sunday May 02, 2010 - 07:15 PM
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Name: Ed York |
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Comments: ATTENTION! A brand new website has been launched for veterans and active duty service members to locate each other. The Armed Forces Locator website is a FREE service for veterans and active duty service members who have a desire to find old buddies. It is the first directory-based website on the Internet. When members from your old unit register you are automatically informed. It is a great service. Try it out today! |
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Sunday May 02, 2010 - 10:30 AM
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Name: William R. Tanner |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: GM |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1966 |
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Location: Tinley Park Illinois USA |
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Comments: JERRY McCOY; JACK STORY--OR ANYONE ELSE FROM GM Division GOLDEN SHELLBACKS--looking for anyone who served with me-- would love to get in touch with you guys--or if anyone knows how to get in touch with any of these guys---please contact me---- |
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Saturday May 01, 2010 - 06:03 PM
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Name: stephen phipps |
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Rank/Rate: dc3 |
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Division/Squadron: r |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1970 |
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Location: SPI tx. usa |
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Comments: saw a suv with a cva-43 association bumper sticker in the walmart parkin lot in Port Isable Tx. |
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Saturday May 01, 2010 - 02:46 PM
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Name: Edmund J. Hamel |
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Rank/Rate: AEC (AW) |
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Division/Squadron: HS-17 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1987-1989 |
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Location: Jacksonville florida |
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Comments: I had the honor to serve on both the USS Midway CV-41 and USS Coral Sea CV-43. Must say both had age on them by were true Ageless Warriors. |
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Saturday May 01, 2010 - 12:37 AM
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Name: Roy Stackhouse |
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Rank/Rate: AT3 |
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Division/Squadron: VFA-132 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1989 |
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Location: Sharon Pa |
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Comments: Was aboard the Coral Sea during the last 2 months of final cruise. Got to experience alot that I had never done before, being away from home for the first time. Had a long flight to Italy, then spent 7 days on a destroyer tender, circling the Coral Sea before helo'ed on board. Got to meet and work with a great bunch of guys before the Navy's decommisioning of the ship, later CAG 13 and after that, our squadron. |
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Friday April 30, 2010 - 11:08 AM
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Name: Greg Klein |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: G-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 88-90 |
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Location: Jackson Ms United States |
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Comments: Remembering the Coral Sea on this 20th anniversary of her decommissioning. A USS Coral Sea Plank owner. Good times and memories. |
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Friday April 30, 2010 - 09:31 AM
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Name: Frank (Tex) Boyce |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): Enlisted 5/50; Discharged 3/54 |
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Comments: Looking for ANY information about my father's service in the Navy -
He passed away in 1975. His name was Frank "Tex" Boyce. I am his daughter, Erin (Boyce) Fritz
His Information:
USS Coral Sea (CVA-43)
USNAS, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX |
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Thursday April 29, 2010 - 03:17 PM
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Name: Roger Miller |
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Rank/Rate: AZ-3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-1 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1969 |
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Location: E. Wenatchee Washington USA |
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Comments: Just checking to see if any of my friends from V-1 are registered. |
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Wednesday April 28, 2010 - 03:47 PM
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Name: Dave Lyng |
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Rank/Rate: ETR3 |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1970-1974 |
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Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota USA |
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Comments: Just checking in. Looking to hear from any shipmates. Life is good, and Coral Sea was an awsome experience, one I think about every day. |
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Tuesday April 27, 2010 - 11:39 AM
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Name: Len Connor |
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Rank/Rate: MS3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-5 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 84-88 |
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Location: Covington Ky usa |
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Comments: looking for old friends, I post every once in awhile to keep it near the top. I have been fortunate enough to maintain contact with a couple Fred Lamica, Larry Pfaff and Irving Smith. Looking for any of my old friends and shipmates. I could also use a cruise book from 86 as mine was never shipped to me when I got out. Any help there would be greatly appreciated. |
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Monday April 26, 2010 - 03:45 PM
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Name: Kenneth R. Johnson |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-DIVISION |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1962-1966 |
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Location: PHOENIX ARIZONA UNITED STATES |
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Comments: MADE THREE FULL RIDES ON THE OLD LADY,HAD SO MANY GOODTIMES AND MET THE BEST PEOPLE ON THIS EARTH.HOPE SOME OF YOU OLD SALTS WILL SEND ME AN E-MAIL.WAS IN 1-BAKER 1-CHARLIE AND 3-CHARLIE FIREROOMS.GO ALL SHELLBACKS HAD TO GO THROUGH TWICE AS I HAD A DISAGREEMENT WITH A GUY AT THE END BEATING ME WITH A HOSE.SHOULD HAVE BEEN QUIET.LOVE YA ALL KENNY |
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Monday April 26, 2010 - 09:24 AM
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Name: Mike ( Oscar ) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div. 4Able Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois |
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Comments: Attended the 20th Annual Midwest Spring Fling in Fort Wayne Indiana. 30 people enjoyed each others company forthe Sat. banquet . A big Welcome Aboard to the new boots. Joe,Ron,and,George (sorry don't remember wives or last names)Next years location has been changed to Grand Rapids Michigan with Gary and Diane Mmaddox hosting the event. Many more details later... Until October (Tampa Fla.) Brothers. |
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Sunday April 25, 2010 - 02:17 PM
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Name: Donald e Joseph |
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Rank/Rate: BT-3 |
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Division/Squadron: MP-B |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 74-78 |
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Location: Interlachen Fl United states |
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Comments: I Just found a short timers card with fellow snipes that I should have passed on But got buried during the Bremerton shipyards in 78. Will bring it to Tampa |
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Sunday April 25, 2010 - 05:11 AM
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Name: Warren Luck |
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Rank/Rate: AO-2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane Qld. Australia |
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Comments: Great photo of the day. I was there. A good thing the hill was far enough to the right. |
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Saturday April 24, 2010 - 03:07 PM
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Name: John Schubert |
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Rank/Rate: AMS2 |
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Division/Squadron: AIMD Airframes |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1979-1981 |
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Location: Leavenworth Kansas USA |
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Comments: Glad the ships memory is being kept alive. |
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Wednesday April 21, 2010 - 06:35 PM
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Name: Palmer Reese |
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Rank/Rate: E4 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH2/S-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): JULY 64 - NOV 65 |
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Location: WARREN NJ USA |
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Comments: I have great memory's of my time aboard the Coral Sea. I was in the S-2 Division and later transfer to VAH-2 Squadron where they left me tad to the galley. I'm from Tacoma,Wa but since 1970 I've lived with my wife in Warren,NJ. I saw the Coral Sea in Maryland and it made me sad as this is where they scraped her. I wish they did not do that. But to all those I served with I hope all is well with you and you too have found memory's of the Coral Sea. |
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Tuesday April 20, 2010 - 02:04 PM
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Name: George Maddox |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: AT1 - Ens |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 -FOX |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 60-61 & 62-64 |
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Location: North Fork Ca |
Comments: Coral Sea was like moving into a mansion from the geto.Two back to back cruises
on Ticonderoga (57-58 & 58-59)then Coral Sea (60-61)made me appreciate that bigger is better.Made these cruises as a VAH-2 AT, the CS electronics shop was great.Flying off CS (60-61)as enlisted navigator I can attest that the weather
Men were the greatest,what they said was what we got.The CS navigators always
were where they said the CS would be when we returned 4 hours later.CS even had a 1st class mess.
Coral Sea was my first duty assignment after Commisioning.Master Chief Gorball
(FOX DIV) took me under his wing and taught me how to be an officer! I will never forget him or the engineers who taught me what made CS the ship she was. |
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Sunday April 18, 2010 - 09:28 PM
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Name: Kenneth Stanback |
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Rank/Rate: E-2 |
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Division/Squadron: CR |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-74 |
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Location: Alameda CA USA |
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Comments: I loved the lady... |
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Friday April 16, 2010 - 02:37 AM
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Name: thomas w fuller |
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Rank/Rate: 2nd lt jr grade |
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Division/Squadron: |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963 -1969 |
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Location: columbus ohio usa |
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Comments: anyone remeber thomas fuller.. my dad |
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Friday April 16, 2010 - 12:17 AM
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Name: Robert G Heyworth |
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Rank/Rate: DT1 |
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Division/Squadron: Dental |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1965-1966 |
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Location: Jewett City Ct. USA |
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Comments: Best time I ever had on a u.s. navy ship. Any other dental techs. out there?Does anyone remember Capt. Benjamin Casey Sharp (DC) USN, or DT2 Gary Pfaff in the lab, How about DT1 Levi Pineda? Thanks,------The best to everyone! |
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Thursday April 15, 2010 - 04:21 PM
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Name: Dan Elder |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M-div/2 Engine |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76 |
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Location: Vidalia GA |
Comments: Just found the site. Saw her being broken up in Philly as a drove over a bridge many years ago. Sad site.
Helped take her out of the yards in Long Beach and move back to Alameda in 1976. Steamed her on Fisherman's Wharf for the open house BiCentential (good PR, but no fun steaming in port; no shore power). Looking for other 2 engine types; Henry DeLeon, Joe Walker (top), Mike Chumley, Randy (?) of 2 gen.
Best,
Dan |
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Thursday April 15, 2010 - 12:50 PM
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Name: Charlie Horton |
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Rank/Rate: E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: V-3 div. #2 aircraft elev. op. |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1966-1968 |
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Location: Memphis Tenn. USA |
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Comments: Would like to hear from any v-3 shipmates . |
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Wednesday April 14, 2010 - 10:43 PM
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Name: Glen Horsley |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 |
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Division/Squadron: S-3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970 |
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Location: Portsmouth Ohio usa |
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Comments: sure miss the coral sea. |
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Monday April 12, 2010 - 08:00 PM
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Name: Les Katschor |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-2div 2BAKER |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 78-81 |
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Location: white cloud Mich. USA |
Comments: Building new sub, PSUBS.ORG almost done and working on the old one,
underwater comms. hatch parts,new starbord motor, new paint inside,,soon it will be warm
outside to paint the new sub-2 man, 12 windows. YO to my shipmates. |
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Thursday April 08, 2010 - 05:55 PM
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Name: William Fitch |
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Rank/Rate: MM3/MM2/MMC |
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Division/Squadron: M |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: Blackshear GA. USA |
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Comments: 2 group solid bunch. |
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Tuesday April 06, 2010 - 09:56 AM
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Name: Wesley Phillip Shead |
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Rank/Rate: IC3 |
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Division/Squadron: E division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1966 |
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Location: Carrollton Ga USA |
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Comments: ARE ANY MEMBERS OF THE WRECKERS OUT THERE? |
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Sunday April 04, 2010 - 07:35 AM
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Name: Albert Paterson |
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Rank/Rate: gm-3 |
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Division/Squadron: 4th |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1951-1955 |
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Location: Lockport New York USA |
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Comments: One of best parts of my life. Happy memories. |
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Saturday April 03, 2010 - 05:04 AM
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Name: Warren Luck |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: AO-2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane Australia |
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Comments: Allan, I was a little early. It is actually April the 3rd "down under." Never the less, where are you? |
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Saturday April 03, 2010 - 03:45 AM
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Name: Warren Luck |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: AO-2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane Australia |
Comments: To Allan L. O'guinn. On Feb. 23 you said that as soon as you get your March 1st 100% disability check you would join. It is now the 5th of April and I don't see your name on the membership log. What happened, spend the money on Anheiser Bush again?
W. Luck
Internal served aged Black Rose, Monroe bar, Sky Club, White Horse, Susie Wong, China Fleet club etc!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Friday April 02, 2010 - 07:41 PM
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Name: Larry Bouton |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: B-evaps |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1968 |
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Location: Grantville Kansas |
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Comments: still looking for the evap crew some of the guys in the B division.found Robert Dubois.thanks to BT3 Cline,he let Robert know that I was looking for him. thanks again mr cline.I know you was in the B crew the same I was. |
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Friday April 02, 2010 - 11:28 AM
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Name: Ron "Van" Vanden Bosch |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V3-G |
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Location: Artesia CA |
Comments: Hey! I forgot to list my e mail address.
modelkitmkrr@verizon.net |
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Friday April 02, 2010 - 11:20 AM
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Name: Ron "Van" Vanden Bosch |
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Rank/Rate: AN |
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Division/Squadron: V3-G |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 10-1953/2-1955 |
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Location: Artesia CA 90702 |
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Comments: Hi, all you shipmates. Just renewing my log. I was gas crew "phone talker" on the '54 Med cruise. What a great time of my life!!! Still looking for Quigley from the GAS CREW, and Bill Bennett from the "hanger deck pushers". Wish we could do it all over again!!! |
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Friday April 02, 2010 - 10:52 AM
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Name: Kenneth McHenry |
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Rank/Rate: PFC/L CPL |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1963 |
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Location: Evansville IN USA |
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Comments: To Warren Luck: He commented from Brisbane , Australia Mar 18, that he married the girl he met in Sydney. Sydney was a magical time for us, and I've often thought about those two glorious weeks in 1963. I met a girl named Merren Beach. We talked about marriage, but it never happened. I heard that 250 sailors did get married to Aussie girls when we were there. |
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Friday April 02, 2010 - 10:40 AM
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Name: Kenneth McHenry |
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Rank/Rate: PFC/L CPL |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1963 |
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Location: Evansville IN USA |
Comments: When I got out of the cab and looked up I was between the
Coral Sea and the Midway there in Alameda. It was an awesome sight! |
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Tuesday March 30, 2010 - 06:12 PM
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Name: Mike (Oscar) Pfeffer |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Illinois US of A |
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Comments: I DO have the BT pins some of you Snipes are looking for. I will be at the 20 th Annual Midwest Spring Fling in Fort Wayne Indiana, April 22nd thru 25th. Complete details on this website. Hope to see you there.... |
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Tuesday March 30, 2010 - 02:35 PM
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Name: Jim Cline |
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Rank/Rate: BT 3 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div / 4 Charlie Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967, 1968, 1969 |
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Location: Citrus Heights Ca United States |
Comments: Looking for a Boiler Technician (BT) symbol hat pin. Can anybody give me information on where to find one?
Thanks
Jim Cline |
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Tuesday March 30, 2010 - 08:59 AM
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Name: Charles Webb |
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Rank/Rate: GM2 |
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Division/Squadron: W |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1959-1962 |
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Location: Nampa Idaho USA |
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Comments: Anybody out there who served in "W" division, from 1959-1962? |
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Monday March 29, 2010 - 09:06 PM
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Name: Bob Chaput |
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Rank/Rate: QM3 |
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Division/Squadron: Nav |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964 - 1966 |
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Location: Cheyenne Wyoming USA |
Comments: Spent the first six months in second div. before advancing to nav. div. While
on Westpac my first son was born,made QM3, and had good times on liberty. Hope
to here from some QMs from this time period. |
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Sunday March 28, 2010 - 03:24 PM
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Name: Jim Kitchens |
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Rank/Rate: E3 |
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Division/Squadron: VFP63 asigned s3 div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970 |
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Location: Soldotna Alaska |
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Comments: Looking for anybody that remembers Jimmy Kitchens the deep sink guitar playing dude...Thanks |
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Thursday March 25, 2010 - 12:58 PM
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Name: Ron Pettengill |
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Rank/Rate: FN |
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Division/Squadron: B-3 Forward - Evaps |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-79 |
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Location: Brandon Iowa United States |
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Comments: Cant believe spring is here. Its been a long winter. Wish I was attending the Midwest Spring Fling. Hope its a good turn out. |
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Wednesday March 24, 2010 - 04:14 PM
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Name: Brian Walker |
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Rank/Rate: FN |
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Division/Squadron: M3 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-79 |
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Location: Des Moines Iowa USA |
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Comments: Just checking in,, been awhile. Still check the site for any M3 guys all the time. Heard from a few but where is Chuck Caswell, Doug Kaufman, George Tillman, Danny Arceneau, Luke Savage, Chief Louie and all the other 3 engine gang.......... |
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Saturday March 20, 2010 - 07:12 PM
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Name: John Baxter |
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Rank/Rate: E-3 airman |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 V-4 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 69-72 |
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Location: metamora ILL |
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Comments: Trying to get as many V-4 grape gang together for next re-union in october already talked to Brooks,sauceda, and myself have contacted others to make this a great get together 68-72 need more info drop me an e-mail ! |
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Saturday March 20, 2010 - 08:47 AM
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Name: Donald Regal |
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Rank/Rate: FTG3 |
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Division/Squadron: Fox |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: St Petersburg FL USA |
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Comments: Westpac Cruise - Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Hawaii |
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Saturday March 20, 2010 - 01:39 AM
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Name: DONT KNOW GENTLEMANS NAME. |
No Email Address
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Comments: MET HIM AT A TRUCK STOP IN WYOMING ONE NIGHT.SAW HIM TALK TO A MAN,THEN HE TURNED AWAY.HE LOOKED LIKE HE WAS SO SAD.HE WAS A TALL BIG MAN.I WAS JUST DRAWN TO HIM.I ASK WHAT WAS WRONG.HE SAID HE WAS TRYING TO GET TO HIS DAUGHTERS IN I THINK CHYENNE.HE DIDNOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO GET THERE.I HAD TWENTY DOLLARS I GAVE HIM.HE WAS TRYING TO SELL A RIFEL HE CARRIED IN WW2.HE MADE ME TAKE A CORRAL SEA PIN.I TOLD HIM I DIDNT WANT HIS MEMMORY THINGS,HE INSISTED.I JUST FELT SO BAD FOR HIM.I TOLD MY HUSBAND ABOUT IT AND HE GAVE HIM SOME MONEY.WE DIDNT TAKE ANY OF HIS STUFF FOR IT.WE LEFT AND FELT SO BAD WE EXITED NEXT EXIT AND WENT BACK. HE HAD JUST DISSAPERED.WE COULD NOT FIND HIM.I STILL HAVE THE PIN,AND THINK OF HIM NOW AND AGAIN.I WONDER SOME TIMES WE ENTERTAIN ANGELS UNAWARE.WISH I KNEW.THANK ALL YOU GUYS AND GALS WHO SERVED. |
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Friday March 19, 2010 - 06:26 PM
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Name: Paul Mahan |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: M-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 84-86 |
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Location: Bedford NH |
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Comments: After 25 years, several of us from M2 Division in Engineering are getting together this summer in Chicago. Please let me know if you'd like to join us and I'll give you the details. While we have a great crew that's committed, there are several of you that we've really lost contact with and you were also a major part of this group - whether in #2 engine room, #2 generator room or on the beach. It's going to be a great weekend. |
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Wednesday March 17, 2010 - 07:50 PM
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Name: WARREN LUCK |
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Rank/Rate: AO-2 |
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Division/Squadron: VAH-2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: Brisbane Australia |
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Comments: Today's photo is difficult to look at but reality. Where have all the years gone? Married the girl I met in Sydney. Thank you CORAL SEA. If it were not for you, I would not be here. |
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Wednesday March 17, 2010 - 07:40 AM
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Name: John Hamilton |
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Rank/Rate: fn |
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Division/Squadron: m |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1956 - 1957 |
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Location: Clermont Florida USA |
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Comments: Enjoy my tour of duty on the USS Coral Sea |
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Tuesday March 16, 2010 - 03:59 PM
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Name: Sheryl Morris |
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Location: Silverdale Washington |
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Comments: I was going through a box I have had since the 70's and came across a bracelet I bought for the pows during that time of Lt. Marvin B.C. Wiles (1972). It appears that he is still a POW by this website. Can you give me any more information. |
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Tuesday March 16, 2010 - 02:37 PM
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Name: Pedro a amador |
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Rank/Rate: ABF3 E-4 |
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Division/Squadron: air dept Fuels div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1987-1990 |
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Location: san juan puerto rico |
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Comments: I never thought I would say but I miss the ship, I went onboard as an non rate airdale did two med cruises and was in decomissioning crew and thinking back I saw her dying slowly and some of me went with her. Many things that I do today could trace back to the Coral Sea. I'm still in contact with my best friend from backn then and I owe that friendship the her. |
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Monday March 15, 2010 - 12:05 AM
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Name: Jim Kitchens |
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Division/Squadron: VFP63 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1969-1970 |
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Location: Soldotna Alaska USA |
Comments: I served s2 division asigned to VFP63. Made alot of friends and have alot of good memories. We lived in the birthing space above the boilers man it was "hot"
pass the time by reading books and working hard and playing guitar...and "liberty" lol. Any shipmates drop me a line ...great website. |
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Saturday March 13, 2010 - 10:24 PM
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Name: Danny Jones |
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973-1975 |
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Location: Howell Mi. |
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Comments: It has been awhile since I have visited this site. Hope each and everyone of you is doing well. Hope to see some of you at the spring fling in Ft. Wayne and even more of you in Tampa. Fair winds and following seas. |
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Saturday March 13, 2010 - 02:13 PM
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Name: Charles W. Cline |
No Email Address
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Rank/Rate: BT3 |
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Division/Squadron: B division |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967 - 1971 |
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Location: Baisden West Virginia |
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Comments: Those were the good times, Those were the bad times. |
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Thursday March 11, 2010 - 09:46 AM
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Name: Richard (Duke) Snyder |
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Rank/Rate: Sgt. |
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Division/Squadron: Marine Detachment |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1967- 1969 |
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Location: Las Vegas Nevada USA |
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Comments: I enjoy looking at the site several times per week, I would love to see a few Marines post on the site!! Shortly after my first post, i heard from a Navy friend, John Vecero, that brought back many memories. Great site!! Richard Snyder |
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Wednesday March 10, 2010 - 09:16 PM
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Name: John W Redel |
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Rank/Rate: e3 |
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Division/Squadron: |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1971-1972 |
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Location: Eureka Missouri usa |
Comments: Would like to hear from people in B division and people in 3 Charlie Boiler Room Wilbur Searight gibson Frey super sit been a long time.636 938 3579
John W Redel |
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Tuesday March 09, 2010 - 06:01 PM
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Name: Mike Pfeffer (Oscar) |
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Rank/Rate: BTFN |
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Division/Squadron: B-Div 4ABLE Fireroom |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1974-77 |
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Location: Chicago Il |
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Comments: Just made reservations for 20th Annual MIDWEST Spring Fling in Fort Wayne Indiana Looking forward to spending time with the best of the best. C'mon snipes let's show up and have a great time. Questions?? 773-631-3750 Oscar |
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Sunday March 07, 2010 - 08:14 PM
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Name: Larry Bouton |
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Rank/Rate: MM3 |
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Division/Squadron: B Div |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1968 |
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Location: Grantville Kansas usa |
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Comments: I'm looking for all my friends in B-div and the guy that was in the frd and aft evap Robert Dubois,Robert clark,charles Latham,many other.if you remember me or know of these people please contact me. |
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Sunday March 07, 2010 - 11:36 AM
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Name: Rance Jurevwicz |
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Comments: http://www.veteranprograms.com
Great website! VSO’s throughout the Nation tell us the U.S. Veteran Compensation Programs is a GREAT website as well. In fact, it is the website recommended by VSO’s around the world. Veterans who are actively pursuing a service-connected claim or seeking an increase in compensation visit U.S. Veteran Compensation Programs to learn how to file, who to see, where to go, what to do, and so much more. Visit it today!
http://www.veteranprograms.com |
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Saturday March 06, 2010 - 12:27 PM
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Name: John Olson |
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Rank/Rate: QM2 |
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Division/Squadron: N |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1964-1966 |
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Location: Fair Oaks CA USA |
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Comments: I would like to contact Ron Karush, Alan Burrage and Curtis Fluker all of N division 1964-1966. |
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Friday March 05, 2010 - 08:51 AM
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Name: Ron Pettengill |
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Rank/Rate: FN/MM |
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Division/Squadron: B-3 Forward Evaps |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 76-80 |
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Location: Brandon Iowa US of A |
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Comments: Mates I was planning for the spring fling this year in Ft.Wyane but cant swing it this time as of now. I wont count myself out till the last minute in case things may change, so if any reason I just show up and crash the party please excuse me. I work to put beer on the table :) |
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Thursday March 04, 2010 - 07:12 AM
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Name: daisy hibaler |
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Location: phils |
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Comments: i am looking for my father. he is edward jenkins. havent met him since birth. according to my mother he served at uss coral sea in 1973 i hope somebody knows him so i can finally meet him. |
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Tuesday March 02, 2010 - 08:52 PM
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Name: Ronnie Hall |
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Rank/Rate: airman |
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Division/Squadron: aimd |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): \'69-\'70 |
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Location: Scottsburg Indiana USA |
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Comments: Just found site. Proud having served aboard Her. Was a great ship! |
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Tuesday March 02, 2010 - 07:09 PM
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Name: Glenfield Parker |
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Rank/Rate: E3/Aviation Bosin Mate |
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Division/Squadron: v2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1965 |
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Location: winthrop me usa |
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Comments: Would like to hear from Ronald Toombs |
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Tuesday March 02, 2010 - 07:06 PM
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Name: Glenfield Parker |
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Rank/Rate: E3/Aviation Bosin Mate |
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Division/Squadron: v2 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1965 |
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Location: winthrop me usa |
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Comments: Prettiest ship in the Navy. |
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Tuesday March 02, 2010 - 04:30 AM
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Name: J.R. Miller |
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Rank/Rate: Above it all |
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Division/Squadron: Celestial |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): Forever |
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Location: |
Comments: How about making the Ageless Warrior. The saint ship for all the lost. Those with no hope can put their faith in in the Ageless Warrior for their redemption.
Many of us did in the past we had no hope she brought us thru and we live today.
Thanks to her crew that only served to prove that there is hope for mankind. Mankind only needs hope and to defend themselves at all costs. Stand up and be counted add to the strength of you own kind. We the crew of the USS Coral Sea did this for generations. We all survived. With minor losses. Our Proud Lady went down because of her age. Nuff said. One of the last things we of the proud lady said. She's an old bitch but still puts out when she kicked Kadaffys ass in Liybia. Enuf said |
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Saturday February 27, 2010 - 11:04 PM
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Name: John F. Douglass |
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Rank/Rate: PH3/PH2 |
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Division/Squadron: OP |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1963-1965 |
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Location: Hermiston Oregon USA |
Comments: Real nice to see this website! Any old photo mates out there from the years 63-65?
John F. Douglass
Saudi Aramco (Ret.) |
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Saturday February 27, 2010 - 12:56 PM
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Name: John Reese |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-1966 |
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Location: Houston Texas USA |
Comments: Does any one know my father. I have heard countless stories about this wonderful ship and the guys that served. I hate to say that my father lost his life to a battle of heart diease Feb. 21, 2009
Thank you,
John Reese jr. |
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Thursday February 25, 2010 - 12:16 PM
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Name: Allan Lee O'Guinn |
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Rank/Rate: Seaman/Yeoman |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-1969 |
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Location: Buffalo Mo., USA |
Comments: I was glad to see Lt. Earl J. Spear on the membership roster he trained me hard and is one of my mentors from way back when!!! Soon when I get paid on the first of March from my 100% service-connected disability I will join!!! God Bless for now.
Allan Lee Pope/O'Guinn
International Secret Service Agent
CHINA/ECT.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Wednesday February 24, 2010 - 08:24 PM
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Name: John Marcus (Markouc) |
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Rank/Rate: AMH3 |
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Division/Squadron: VF 154 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961/1963 |
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Location: Vancouver Washington |
Comments: Looking for some of the old crew:Gabby Hays, D.E. Hamolton, Jerry Gallman, Jake & Jerry Stuthers, Harold Canty, Jeff Yale and a number of others. Hope all is well for all shipmates.
J. Marcus |
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Wednesday February 24, 2010 - 10:16 AM
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Name: Michael J. Stanley |
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Rank/Rate: AE3 |
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Division/Squadron: VA - 95 |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1973 - 1975 |
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Location: Lansing Mi |
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Comments: It was fun looking at this site. |
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Wednesday February 24, 2010 - 02:36 AM
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Name: James Yotkewich |
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Rank/Rate: ABE3 |
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Division/Squadron: V-2 #2 cat |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1961-64 |
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Location: West Frankfort ILL. USA |
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Comments: Just checking in again hope allold ship mates are doing well sure had some good times aboard that great ship and meet some very good people.Made 2 cruises . Made 2 cruises crosed the equaitor and date line same time to become golden shellback what a day.Hope all well. |
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Tuesday February 23, 2010 - 09:14 PM
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Name: Allan Lee O'Guinn |
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Rank/Rate: Seaman/Yeoman |
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Division/Squadron: OE |
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Years Aboard(ex:1963-1965): 1968-69 |
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Location: Buffalo Mo., USA |
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Comments: We are working hard now with Department
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