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| Current Message 1 - February 25, 2008 |
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Entry: 64471
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
i'm looking for ship mates on th USS BOXER CVA21 in first division from November 54 to May 56 |
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Jimmy Houston wrote on 2008-02-25 18:48:44.0
Comments: i'm looking for ship mates on th USS BOXER CVA21 in first division from November 54 to May 56
Keywords: Red
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| Current Message 2 - February 9, 2008 |
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Entry: 64228
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Remember Bob Alexy |
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Jeff Gossner wrote on 2008-02-09 08:54:39.0
Comments: My dad served on USS Boxer estimated 1945-1947. Does anyone have remembracnce?
Keywords: Bob Alexy
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| Current Message 3 - January 7, 2008 |
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Entry: 63721
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Was aboard the U.S.S. Boxer CV-21 1954/56 |
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L.J. Hollingworth wrote on 2008-01-07 14:05:32.0
Comments: Would like to reminisce with any one of the "torp gang" or in the 6th Division then
Keywords: Enjoyed two tips on the "21 Boat"
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| Current Message 4 - December 25, 2007 |
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Entry: 63539
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
USS Boxer between 1951 and 1953 |
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Twala Maresh wrote on 2007-12-25 19:23:27.0
Comments: Looking for pictures of my dad aboard the USS Boxer. He served in the boiler room sometime between 1951 and 1954. His name was Burnice Hodge. If you have any information please share with us. Dad died in 1999.
Keywords: USS Boxer, boiler room, 1951 and 1954.
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| Current Message 5 - November 22, 2007 |
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Entry: 63139
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Info on Tex Robinson a flyer off carrier? |
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Lester Dean Robinson wrote on 2007-11-22 18:06:34.0
Comments: I am seeking anyone with information or knowledge of Calvin Lester Robinson . He sometimes went by the name of Tex or Robbie . This was my father, and I know very little about him. I had been told: He was a pilot who flew off of Air Craft Carriers, during the Korean war. Would that mean he was in the Air Force or the Navy? Could it have been either? He was a Texan. He played many musical instruments, especially Guitar, Fiddle, piano, and accordion. He loved to entertain people. (He was a good Yodeler- in that Texas style) He was tall (6 2 to 6 4 ) and had a good sense of humor, practical joker, And of course he loved to chase the women. I know he did not die in Korea- I would not be here. I was born in 59. He did maintain a Pilots License after he returned home, he used to take us up in a Cessna on occasion. I dont have much more info, than that. I dont know if he is alive or dead! The lack of knowledge has pretty much possessed me over the years since he disappeared.
Thank you, for anything you can tell me, no matter how big or slight. I cant describe this feeling of knowing nothing of my Dad. It is as if he vanished from the earth 40 years ago.
Lester Dean Robinson
Keywords: Tex, Robbie, Lester, Calvin, Robinson, Pilot, Texas, texan, musician, tall, Funny, carrier, Ship unknown, Air force or Navy, Korean war pilot,
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| Current Message 6 - October 29, 2007 |
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Entry: 62775
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Looking for James Dickson |
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Charles Davis wrote on 2007-10-29 19:43:53.0
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Keywords: Hello I recently ran across a bunch of discharge paperwork in a leather bound pouch for a James Dickson Bradley that served on the USS Boxer until 1950-I would like to give this back to its rightful owners-Thank you
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| Current Message 7 - October 17, 2007 |
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Entry: 62627
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
did you Curtis L Hargrove |
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eric hargrove wrote on 2007-10-17 10:17:09.0
Comments: looking for anyone who may have served with my father Curtis L Hargrove around 1949 or 1950
Keywords: uss boxer cv-21
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| Current Message 8 - September 16, 2007 |
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Entry: 62306
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Henry F. Rusk VF24 at3 |
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Henry Rusk wrote on 2007-09-16 11:29:27.0
Comments: Korean War 1952
Keywords: USS Boxer
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| Current Message 9 - July 10, 2007 |
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Entry: 61584
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
San Diego Boot Camp co. 540 Nov. 1950 |
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Jerry Hornbeck wrote on 2007-07-10 16:28:48.0
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Keywords: Anyone from co.540 please respond
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| Current Message 10 - February 23, 2007 |
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Entry: 60107
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
51-53 LOOKING FOR INFO ON USS BOXER/CREWMEMBER |
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Cynthia P. wrote on 2007-02-23 18:31:58.0
Comments: I am looking for info or people who knew my grandfather, James Fauber. He was aboard the Boxer from 51-53, working in the unit B? He worked in the department to supply fresh water to the ship,( i am sorry i am not to informed, on what it was exactly called)He passed away in 80, I was a baby. I just wanted more info, after seeing his USS Boxer book, and pics. He was in bootcamp in San Diego, CA, and that's about all i know. Thanks
Cynthia
Keywords: USS BOXER 51-53, UNIT B?
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| Current Message 11 - January 12, 2007 |
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Entry: 59567
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
vf-24 -- panther - squadron mates |
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richard turl wrote on 2007-01-12 12:03:25.0
Comments: looking for anyone who flew with ltjg Perry T Goodman, plese contact me
Keywords: vf-24 squadron
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| Current Message 12 - September 6, 2006 |
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Entry: 58763
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Brother |
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james frazier wrote on 2006-09-06 10:05:29.0
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Keywords: Otto C. Frazier was on the uss boxer (cv 21) aug.1952,when the hanger deck fire was.Dose any one remember him?
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| Current Message 13 - August 16, 2006 |
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Entry: 58524
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
2ND DIV 1954-1955 USS BOXER CV 21 |
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FRANK PARRIS wrote on 2006-08-16 05:51:16.0
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES IN THE 1ST AND 2ND DIVS. DURING 1954 AND 1955
Keywords:
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| Current Message 14 - July 17, 2006 |
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Entry: 58124
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Just looking for any info. |
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Brian Montgomery wrote on 2006-07-17 13:49:08.0
Comments: My father William Patrick Montgomery On the Valley Forge and Boxer during Korean war. Mechanic on F4U Coursair, mostly on VC3 plane #3 Talked about the hanger fire, and deck fires and many other events on board. Just looking for anyone who might have known him. Died 8/1/05
Keywords: VC3 Plane #3
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| Current Message 15 - February 24, 2006 |
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Entry: 55952
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Looking for pictures |
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Kurt Spear wrote on 2006-02-24 23:19:28.0
Comments: My Dad, W.W."Bud" Spear was a Skyraider pilot on the Boxer when on May 9th,1953 he was landing on board and had his engine drop off upon hitting the deck and starting a fire. I would like to find photografic evidence of this incident. I remember seeing the proof sheet when I was younger and would love to show it to his grandson. Also any crew pics of him would be great also.
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| Current Message 16 - January 1, 2006 |
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Entry: 54935
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Seeking Shipmates USS Box LPH4 |
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John H. Hayden wrote on 2006-01-01 08:44:26.0
Comments: Anyone remember the Boxer in Vietnam picking up Appollo, Dominican Republic, cruising Caribbean?
Keywords: USS Boxer LPH4 1963-66
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| Current Message 17 - December 26, 2005 |
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Entry: 54858
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Looking for O-R Div 1948-1951 |
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Lennis Hilliard wrote on 2005-12-26 21:11:11.0
Comments: My service aboard this ship was the most rewarding experience I have ever had. It left some never ending memories and changed my life for ever.
Keywords: Nickname "Tex" -Served on Boxer during the Korean War with the 7th Fleet. Friends - Frank Gillin, James Ray, Don Cameron. Was aboard the Boxer from 1948-1951
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| Current Message 18 - October 17, 2005 |
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Entry: 53638
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Aboard 1951-1952 |
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Duane Smith wrote on 2005-10-17 00:00:00.0
Comments: Worked High Command high speed circuit.
Keywords: Known as Smitty
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| Current Message 19 - September 2, 2005 |
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Entry: 52985
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Ship's Badge or Crest |
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Rick Shaw wrote on 2005-09-02 00:00:00.0
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Keywords: Did ship have a Badge/Crest - Official or Unofficial Trying to compile a complete list of all USN Ships - Any info would be greatly apprecated
Thanks
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| Current Message 20 - July 16, 2005 |
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Entry: 52071
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Uss Boxer 1959-1960 |
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Barbara Lee wrote on 2005-07-16 00:00:00.0
Comments: My father was a cook on the Boxer from 1959-1960. His name is Frederick Stetson. I am putting together a scrapbook of his navy carreer. Anybody out there who knew my dad I would like to hear from you. Barbara
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| Current Message 21 - May 16, 2005 |
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Entry: 50911
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
nuclear dumping |
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ed gregory wrote on 2005-05-16 23:36:19.0
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Keywords: does" any one remember dumping nuclear material off the hangar deak i think about 1950? best i remember it was encased in concrete,big blocks.
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| Current Message 22 - April 13, 2005 |
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Entry: 50166
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
ROBERT DINSMORE |
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Chris Mederos wrote on 2005-04-13 17:07:45.0
Comments: My father was stationed abord the uss Boxer late in 1959. He might have been a coreman or yoman? Maybe working in the infermary. If any one has any info please contact me. Thank you.
Keywords: USS Boxer 1959
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| Current Message 23 - November 8, 2004 |
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Entry: 46720
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
Anyone remember Joe Ollervides??? |
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Mini Kaplan wrote on 2004-11-08 04:42:55.0
Comments: Hello, my father told me about the explosion on the USS Boxer August 1952. There are many stories he has held in and we do not or probably will never know about. He told us about this explosion for the first time. He was talking about his life in the Navy and I told him Dad you are lucky to be alive. He started to choke up, grabbed his face and cry. He then said his friends were killed in that explosion. I could feel the pain my dad had in his heart at that time. There was silence and I comforted him and sadly told us about the explosion. My father's name is Joe Ollervides. He retired from the Navy in the early 1970's. Would anyone of you remember him. I came across this website on my search for the USS Boxer. Thank you. Mini Kaplan
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| Current Message 24 - November 4, 2004 |
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Entry: 46669
USS Boxer (CV-21) |
My Father |
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Jason Keehr wrote on 2004-11-04 23:51:08.0
Comments: One story I can remember is of an Asian worker that got his hand caught under a transmission as it was being loaded unto a pallet. The worker made no effort to let anyone know of his demise, yet my father saw this and had the transmission lifted. It could have been an engine too, I just can't remember. The worker wanted to go back to work since he could not afford to take the time off to fix his hand (dangling fingers). My father then went to all his buddies and asked them to put their pocket money into a hat and helped the worker out to get the operation needed and time off. This worker was deeply obliged to my father and did many things for him afterwards. I wish I could find who this worker was and his family, but this was a long time ago. i also wish I could find some of the crew mates he was with. Feel free to email me. jason@milescoscientific.com
Keywords: My father Raymond Keehr served on the Boxer in, I think, 52 and 53. He is still alive and I will ask him more info. He has told me many stories about what he had done there and they make me think some people would want to contact him for what he had done for them. Hopefully here on this forum, I will find more. Thank you for posting this website.
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USS Boxer History Book
The USS Boxer has extended the deadline for article submission until
November 30, 1999.
The book will contain a complete history of the USS Boxer from the 1st
14-gun brig commissioned in 1815 through CV-21 in the Korean War up to
today's LHD-4.
It will also have personal stories, biographies, membership roster,
hundreds of photographs and the history of the USS Boxer Association.
The book will be published by the USS Boxer Veterans Association and
Turner Publishing company and you have the opportunity to tell your
story and share your photographs and memories.
Cost for the standard edition is $53.50 (leather $84), either can be
personalized for $6 extra. For information on how to order, or how to
submit your biography in 150 words or less, or your story of 1,000
words or less, write to :
USS Boxer History Book
Turner Publishing Company
P. O. Box 3101
Paducah, KY 42002-3101
phone (502) 443-0121
Sea School Marine
From: Mary_Lawson@prenhall.comDate: Tue, 30 Apr 96
My father, GSgt. George W. Lawson (USMC ret.), is a veteran of the
Korean War. He was a Sea School Marine and served aboard the USS
Boxer during the Inchon invasion and at least one other tour to Korea.
When I told him about the search capabilities available through your
site, he asked if I could post a notice re: Roy M. Haley .
Sgt. Haley (serial number 1071611) also served aboard the Boxer during
the war and was best man at my parent's wedding (Jan. 12, 1951 - Alameda
Naval Base - my mother's maiden name is Doris Mattocks).They lost touch
during the sixties.
Currently there is no listing for the USS Boxer under the Naval
listings in the "Looking For" section. There is also no way to search
for Marines who served aboard ship. Is it possible to add these?
I can be reached at:
mary_lawson@prenhall.com
if you need any more information.
Thank you for providing this web site. My folks are driving back east
in May and we're planning on visiting the memorial.
Joe Tanksley
On Sat, 17 May 1997
TKoustenis@aol.com wrote:
I am looking for information for a co-worker of mine that served on the
USS Boxer from 1951 - 1955. He is experiencing health problems aand his
doctors feel he was exposed to a large amount of radiation. He is
interested in finding others who served on the Boxer during this time or
anyone who is knowledgeable of this ship.
Any information you can provide will be appreciated.
Please feel free to call Joe Tanksley directly (941) 629-3536 or (941)
627-3013--
or e-mail me at: tkoustenis@aol.com
Thank you.
Tina B.
Ship's Chaplain
L.E. Reynolds
Route 2 Box 804
Ava, Missouri 65608
Squadrons
VA-702
See: The Swordsmen
Old Boxer man
On Wed, 29 Apr 1998
Updated: 3/12/99
Tom Colvin Email address wrote:
Hello,
My Father has a 1950 year book for the cva-31. He was on cva-21 Boxer
and has become very involved with his ship mates. He would like to offer
this book to someone who would enjoy having it. Either re-mail me or
you can call him direct.
Thomas Colvin: office-219-426-7874 or home-219-422-7805
Email: tpcolvin@aol.com
Thank you
Thomas Colvin jr
Pilot sought
On Thu, 17 Dec 1998
danny owen Email address wrote:
I am trying to find information on a Skyraider pilot who flew off the
Boxer during the Korean War. His name is Lowell Shatto.
Thanks.
Danny Owen
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