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Entry: 81246 USS BOXER (CV-21)	I WAS IN VF-653 AND VF-151
NEIL O. MYERS wrote on December 5, 2011 CITY AND STATE: AIKEN SC UNIT: VF-653 AND VF-151 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Was on board USS Boxer when truce was signed. We had General Quarters roughly 2:00 AM. Captain came on squake box and said bogies from N. Korea headed our way, get to battle stations on double, but they turned at shore line and went to S. Korea for one last bombing run before truce was signed. Recall our task force was fired on by N. Korean shore batteries once. Shells fell in water before reaching nearest escort DD. Next launch our squadron bombed them. Several on deck booed since it was our only encounter (in kidding). I rigged a radio with antenna trailing over side and could listen to troops in fox holes in Korea. Recall some sailors with lines on clothes trailing ship to wash them - water tore them up. Recall details of typhoons on USS Valley Forge and USS Boxer. Rough!! After truce, made fast run to California and soon a return to college. I kept logs of pilots and planes. Scheduled planes into maintenance. Recorded pilot's hours and what they shot. Was in office under 6 gun mount so don't hear well today because no warning when they practiced. Would not take anything for having done it. Sorry so many friends are leaving now. Wonder how many recall short arms inspections upon returning to ship in Yokosuka? Keywords: Friends were Ott, Orr, Broz Brosovich (deceased), John Motty, Everett Cook, Gordon Brown (deceased), John Reynolds, Uhle, Chief Ray Spraggins, Chief Zalinski (deceased), Lt. Brown, Ltjg Ledford, Ltjg, Bedford, LTCDR Ray Edinger (now retired Capt. at age 94 with a 92 year old wife!), LTCDR Cook Cleland (deceased), Motsie from VF-653, Ens. Galloway (KIA), and many others.

Entry: 80930 USS BOXER (CV-21)	B.C. O'NEAL - USS BOXER 1950 - HYDROLYX
JANET O'NEAL wrote on November 8, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father's job was to make sure all aircraft landed safely on the boxer. hydrolyx man. the pilots really depended on the men like my dad. one pilot even paintd my dad's name on his plane. my father joined the navy when he was 17. One day he got a letter from home about a death. he went the master chief crying. the chief said the could fly him to honalulu from there to san francisco then to birmingham al. from there he would have to hitch hike to tuscaloosa. when his chief asked who died, my father cried "MY DOG!" you can imagine what his chief then said to my father. quote: "!@#$%!" My dad's 2 older brothers were marines in wwII. my father wanted to be a marine but at 6 foot tall weighing 118 only the navy would take him. He loved every minute serving in the navy. my younger brother has now retired from ther corp. Major Michael O'Neal. he receiveed the Bronze star in Afghanistan. Anchors Away! Keywords: korean war

Entry: 80800 USS BOXER (CV-21)	JOHN WILLIAM FREEMAN JR.
ERIK FREEMAN wrote on October 24, 2011 CITY AND STATE: WINSTON-SALEM NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for information about my father's experiences on the USS Boxer during the Korean War. I believe he served as a helicopter crewman and was on board during the hangar deck fire. He was from Seattle, Washington and enlisted in the Navy right out of high school in 1951. Keywords: John William Freeman Jr.

Entry: 79946 USS BOXER (CV-21)	THE 6,AUG.1952 TRAGEDY
T.E. MOORE wrote on August 11, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: A major carrier fire occured at 0616 on 6,Aug.1952 aboard the USS Boxer CV-21. Having launched eight pre-dawn hecklers, USS Boxer CV-21 became prey to a portside hanger deck fire. An aircraft gun fired a round, another aircraft's fuel tank exploded igniting other aircraft. A 500lb.bomb cooked off, tossing more aircraft about. On the flight deck 60 more fully fuelled and armed aircraft awaited launch. Captain Marshall B.Gurney did not launch them, and reduced the ship's speed from 30 knots, and directed that as many aircraft as possible be re-spotted foreward of the ship's island, and to jettison all the ordnance. The fire was attacked with foam and water from the number two elevator, which was lowered with fire control teams, and an aircraft with it's engine running to clear the smoke. The fire drove 63 crewmen over the ship's side, all of whom were picked up by the USS Boxer's escorts, trapping others below decks, and forcing the abandonment of some engineering spaces. After five hours the fire was out, at a cost of nine dead, 30 injured, and 18 aircraft damaged or destroyed.The dead were; Lt.James E.Shropshire Jr.-Flight-Surgeon CVG-2-Birmingham,Al--AT2.Billy Gene Soden-Det."A"-VC-35-Ceres,Ca--MM1.James V.Wark-CV-21- El Monte,Ca--HN.Richard S.Taylor-VF-24-Kendallville, In--AA.I.Caneles-VA-65--PN3.Harold V.Cowger-VF-24-- AT3.W.D.Burdette-Det."A"-VC-35--PFC.Arthur M.Kozuki- USMC Det.-CV-21-Honolulu,Hi--CPL.Terrell R.Roulston- USMC Det.-CV-21-Sasakwa,Ok---God bless these brave men.------------------------------- Keywords: USS BOXER CV-21 KOREAN WAR 6,AUG.1952 MAJOR CARRIER FIRE

Entry: 79445 USS BOXER (CV-21)	LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON MY FATHER WILLIAM H. TALBOTT
DIANA BIRKREM wrote on June 27, 2011 CITY AND STATE: DEERFIELD WI UNIT: USS BOXER CV-21 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father served during 1951-1954 on the USS Boxer. I would like to know if anyone remembers him and has any information about what his job was on the ship. He told me that he did welding in the lower part of the ship. Please any info would greatly be appreciated. Keywords:

Entry: 78865 USS BOXER (CV-21)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY GRANDFATHER ROY B. ZEHENA
KENNY KELLEY wrote on May 10, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: USS Boxer CV-21

Entry: 78707 USS BOXER (CV-21)	EDWARD GLENN LOVELESS
JUDY KENDRICK wrote on April 25, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SPRINGFIELD AR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: would like to know if anyone on the uss boxer (cv-21) in 1953 or earlier, would like to know if anyone knew my uncle Edward glenn Loveless. Thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 76674 USS BOXER (CV-21)	ROBERT DEAN FOWLER
DAVID ROGERS wrote on November 9, 2010 CITY AND STATE: MERIDIAN ID UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Looking for anyone who knew of my Uncle Robert Dean Fowler. He was on the Boxer in 1952. What was his rank, duty assignment, etc?

Entry: 74414 USS BOXER (CV-21)	USS TRATHEN DD530 PHOTOS?
RON KEELER wrote on April 19, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WOODSTOCK VA UNIT: USS TRATHEN DD530 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Anyone have pix of the USS Trathen DD530 as we came alongside for fuel Feb.-June 1953. Keywords: USS Trathen photos

Entry: 74406 USS BOXER (CV-21)	OS DIVISION, CV 21 BOXER 1953-1955
JACK STEWART SR. wrote on April 19, 2010 CITY AND STATE: KEMP TX UNIT: OS DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Looking for fellow sailors aboard the Boxer from 1953-1955. Look forward to hearing from you.

Entry: 73565 USS BOXER (CV-21)	SEEKING USS BOXER BOOKS/CD BOOKS 1951, 1952, 1954
RITA CRAYTON wrote on February 15, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: my boyfrind's dad donald rex baymiller served on the uss boxer from 1951 through 1954. we are looking for either the books or cd books from those years. we already have 1953. will pay a good sum if you have any of the books or cd books. uss boxer 1951, 1952, 1954 thanks p.s. also if anyone knew him or remembered him, my boyfriend would love to hear from you! Keywords: uss boxer 1951, 1952, 1954

Entry: 72113 USS BOXER (CV-21)	LEROI DON AUSTIN
LORNA BRITSON wrote on October 28, 2009 CITY AND STATE: OMAHA NE UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: LOOKING FOR PICS AND/OR STORIES FROM ANYONE WHO KNEW MY FATHER LEROI DON AUSTIN. HE PASSED 2/4/2005 DES MOINES, IA, I'M DOING MY ANCESTRY AND YOUR COMMENTS/PICS WOULD BE A NICE ADDISION. Keywords: USS BOXER 1951-1953

Entry: 71775 USS BOXER (CV-21)	LOOKING FOR EARL LONG
JUDY KENDRICK wrote on September 27, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SPRINGFIELD AR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: I am looking for Earl Long he served with my Uncle Esward Glenn Loveless who served on the USS Boxer (CV-21) who lost his life there.

Entry: 71733 USS BOXER (CV-21)	GEORGE GREENWOOD 1948-1952???
HEATHER GREENWOOD wrote on September 24, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: We are looking into the military history of George Greenwood. We think that he served on the USS Boxer from 1948-1952. Saw the Korean war and was also on board when the fire occured. We cannot find ANY record of his service. Does anyone remember him? Thank you! Heather Greenwood Keywords: USS Boxer CV-21, Korean War

Entry: 70826 USS BOXER (CV-21)	3RD CLASS TRADAVESMAN USS BOXER 1950
THOMAS COLO wrote on July 6, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ATHOL MA UNIT: X DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: When I think of the old Boxer having been cut up for scrap, emotions well up inside me. It's had to explain how an old "bucket" can have such an attachment on me and others. Keywords: Tom USS Boxer

Entry: 70612 USS BOXER (CV-21)	SERVED 1951-53
ROBERT NUZUM wrote on June 19, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Served during Korean campaign as a hospital corpsman

Entry: 67595 USS BOXER (CV-21)	AIRGROUP 19 SQUADRON MEMBERS , 1947-1948
LLOYD BROOKS wrote on October 23, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BEND OR UNIT: AIRGROUP 19, SKYHAWKS AND F6F'S SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Would like to know if there are abny other vets of my age still wondering about fellow squadron members. Keywords: We were attache dto the Boxer in 1947,1948.We wqere the first squadron to qualify the AD1's on the ship. We had a great group of men and they worked very hard to keep the planes up and flying.

Entry: 67593 USS BOXER (CV-21)	USS BOXER,AG19
LLOYD BROOKS wrote on October 23, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BEND OR UNIT: AIRGROUP 19 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Woulde like to know if there are any other members of the squadron still alive. Keywords: Airtgroup 19, AD1 Skyhawks and F6f fighters

Entry: 67538 USS BOXER (CV-21)	TO ANYONE ON THE M-DIVISION FORWARD ENGINE ROOM
TOM THOELE wrote on October 18, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: if anyone was on the boxer from february of 52 to march of 54 that was in the m-division forward engine room please contact me at thoele5131@hotmail.com i would like to talk

Entry: 67339 USS BOXER (CV-21)	LOOKING FOR ANSWERS
KAREN YOUNG wrote on September 27, 2008 CITY AND STATE: PUEBLO CO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Searching for any imfo on Homer Earl Blackburn a cook on the Boxer 1948 - 1951 could of been sooner. He died while on leave July 1951. He was in a rearend collision while returning to ship after his leave? He was with at least three others and He died days later in the Hosp from burns? The dilema is the ship was in Korea and returned Sept to Cali. My grandfather died in Cali. Hosp. on July 28 1951 Anyone know anything. Thanks so much. Keywords: CV21

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
JIMMY HOUSTON SR. wrote on February 25, 2008 CITY AND STATE: GRAPELAND TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: i'm looking for ship mates on th USS BOXER CVA21 in first division from November 54 to May 56 Keywords: Red

Entry: 64228 USS BOXER (CV-21)	REMEMBER BOB ALEXY
JEFF GOSSNER wrote on February 9, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad served on USS Boxer estimated 1945-1947. Does anyone have remembracnce? Keywords: Bob Alexy

Entry: 63721 USS BOXER (CV-21)	WAS ABOARD THE U.S.S. BOXER CV-21 1954/56
L.J. HOLLINGWORTH wrote on January 7, 2008 CITY AND STATE: FONTANA CA UNIT: 6TH DIV. (TORPEDO SHOP) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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"

Entry: 63539 USS BOXER (CV-21)	USS BOXER BETWEEN 1951 AND 1953
TWALA MARESH wrote on December 25, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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.

Entry: 63139 USS BOXER (CV-21)	INFO ON TEX ROBINSON A FLYER OFF CARRIER?
LESTER DEAN ROBINSON wrote on November 22, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ROSEVILLE CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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,

Entry: 62775 USS BOXER (CV-21)	LOOKING FOR JAMES DICKSON
CHARLES DAVIS wrote on October 29, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SANTA CRUZ CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: 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

Entry: 62627 USS BOXER (CV-21)	DID YOU CURTIS L HARGROVE
ERIC HARGROVE wrote on October 17, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: looking for anyone who may have served with my father Curtis L Hargrove around 1949 or 1950 Keywords: uss boxer cv-21

Entry: 62306 USS BOXER (CV-21)	HENRY F. RUSK VF24 AT3
HENRY RUSK wrote on September 16, 2007 CITY AND STATE: BROOKELAND TX UNIT: VF 24 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Korean War 1952 Keywords: USS Boxer

Entry: 61584 USS BOXER (CV-21)	SAN DIEGO BOOT CAMP CO. 540 NOV. 1950
JERRY HORNBECK wrote on July 10, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SANTA ROSA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Anyone from co.540 please respond

Entry: 60107 USS BOXER (CV-21)	51-53 LOOKING FOR INFO ON USS BOXER/CREWMEMBER
CYNTHIA P. wrote on February 23, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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?

Entry: 59567 USS BOXER (CV-21)	VF-24 -- PANTHER - SQUADRON MATES
RICHARD TURL wrote on January 12, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: looking for anyone who flew with ltjg Perry T Goodman, plese contact me Keywords: vf-24 squadron

Entry: 58763 USS BOXER (CV-21)	BROTHER
JAMES FRAZIER wrote on September 6, 2006 CITY AND STATE: RINGGOLD GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Otto C. Frazier was on the uss boxer (cv 21) aug.1952,when the hanger deck fire was.Dose any one remember him?

Entry: 58524 USS BOXER (CV-21)	2ND DIV 1954-1955 USS BOXER CV 21
FRANK PARRIS wrote on August 16, 2006 CITY AND STATE: SOCIAL CIRCLE GA UNIT: 2ND DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES IN THE 1ST AND 2ND DIVS. DURING 1954 AND 1955 Keywords:

Entry: 58124 USS BOXER (CV-21)	JUST LOOKING FOR ANY INFO.
BRIAN MONTGOMERY wrote on July 17, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 55952 USS BOXER (CV-21)	LOOKING FOR PICTURES
KURT SPEAR wrote on February 24, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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. Keywords:

Entry: 54935 USS BOXER (CV-21)	SEEKING SHIPMATES USS BOX LPH4
JOHN H. HAYDEN III wrote on January 1, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS E4 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Anyone remember the Boxer in Vietnam picking up Appollo, Dominican Republic, cruising Caribbean? Keywords: USS Boxer LPH4 1963-66

Entry: 54858 USS BOXER (CV-21)	LOOKING FOR O-R DIV 1948-1951
LENNIS HILLIARD wrote on December 26, 2005 CITY AND STATE: PLANO TX UNIT: O-R DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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

Entry: 53638 USS BOXER (CV-21)	ABOARD 1951-1952
DUANE SMITH wrote on October 17, 2005 CITY AND STATE: PERRY MI UNIT: OR DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Worked High Command high speed circuit. Keywords: Known as Smitty

Entry: 52985 USS BOXER (CV-21)	SHIP'S BADGE OR CREST
RICK SHAW wrote on September 2, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: EX - ROYAL NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: 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

Entry: 52071 USS BOXER (CV-21)	USS BOXER 1959-1960
BARBARA LEE wrote on July 16, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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 Keywords:

Entry: 50911 USS BOXER (CV-21)	NUCLEAR DUMPING
ED GREGORY wrote on May 16, 2005 CITY AND STATE: LIZELLA GA UNIT: V-1 DIV 1948-1952 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 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.

Entry: 50166 USS BOXER (CV-21)	ROBERT DINSMORE
CHRIS MEDEROS wrote on April 13, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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

Entry: 46720 USS BOXER (CV-21)	ANYONE REMEMBER JOE OLLERVIDES???
MINI KAPLAN wrote on November 8, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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 Keywords:

Entry: 46669 USS BOXER (CV-21)	MY FATHER
JASON KEEHR wrote on November 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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.

Entry: 44949 USS BOXER (CV-21)	MY BROTHER
GILBERT WOODWARD wrote on August 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SUNRISE BEACH MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: My brother,Lt. Leonard Scott Woodward served on USS Boxer 1950 1951.I believe he was hanger deck officer during this time frame,was not on Boxer when fire occured. was killed flying out of North Island NAS in May 1952, was piloting an AD Skyraider. does anyone remember him any info appreciated. Gilbert N Woodward

Entry: 44088 USS BOXER (CV-21)	USS BOXER V2 DIV. AG 1951-1956
MARGARET TABORS wrote on June 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: TX UNIT: V2 DIVISON ARRESTING GEAR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My father jackie lee calvert SERVED ABOARD THE USS BOXER FROM THE LATER PART OF 1951 TO 1954,1956 .in V2 DIVISON ARRESTING GEAR I am sure he would enjoy hearing from some of his navy pals. ANY SHIPMATES THAT MIGHT OF KNEW HIM RESPOND Keywords: uss boxer shipmaates of the V2 Div AG.. 1951-1954-1955-1956

Entry: 43029 USS BOXER (CV-21)	SON
STEVEN ARNDT wrote on May 13, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CRYSTAL MN UNIT: NONE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking for someone who knew my father, he was a quarter master on the boxer 1948-1952. His name is John E. Arndt. This is his son. Please get back to me if you know or heard of him. Aurther Lane,he mentioned you. Keywords: USS BOXER 1948-1952

Entry: 43028 USS BOXER (CV-21)	SON
STEVEN ARNDT wrote on May 13, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CRYSTAL MN UNIT: NONE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking for someone who knew my father, he was a quarter master on the boxer 1948-1952. His name is John E. Arndt. This is his son. Please get back to me if you know or heard of him. Aurther Lane,he mentioned you. Keywords: USS BOXER 1948-1952

Entry: 42772 USS BOXER (CV-21)	1ST AND 2ND DIV.1954-1955
FRANK PARRIS wrote on May 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SOCIAL CIRCLE GA UNIT: 2ND DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I remember the typhon in 54or 55 when we were anchored in the Philippines and had to get underway. Keywords:

Entry: 41833 USS BOXER (CV-21)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
BARNIE FLOYD ROBERTSON wrote on March 19, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SULPHUR LA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad was on the USS BOXER and would like to hear from those who remember him. He would especially like to hear from Curtis Nathan Brown. Keywords:

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