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Entry: 79962 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	THE BUTCHERS OF KAPSAN-1951
T.E. MOORE wrote on August 12, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Vice Adm.J.J.(Jocko)Clark,USN, was informed by ROK Guerrillas that North Korean Commissars from four adjoining districts were going to meet secretly at Kapsan,Korea on 28-30 Oct.1951. High altitude photos of the twelve major buildings and barracks at Kapsan were ordered by Adm.Clark. Then on the morning of 29, Oct.1951, eight USS ESSEX CV-9 USN AD-Skyraider aircraft loaded with 1.000 pound bombs, 250 pound general-purpose bombs, and napalm bombs, struck Kapsan as the Commissars were meeting, three bombs hit squarely(on the main bomb shelter), then the planes strafed the compound. The area was flattened into flaming rubble. The ROC Guerrillas moved in closer to take count; 144 party officals, and 376 enemy soldiers killed, all 12 buildings destroyed. Enraged, the North Korean radio announced a reward would be given for the capture of the "Butchers of Kapsan"............ Keywords: USS Essex CV-9 29,Oct.1951 V/Adm.J.J.(Jocko)Clark 8- USN-AD-Skyraiders

Entry: 79927 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	THE 16,SEPT.1951 BANSHEE CRASH
T.E. MOORE wrote on August 9, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: On 16,Sept.1951, a VF-172 F2H2 Banshee aircraft unable to drop it's tail-hook, landed on the USS Essex CV-9, leapt the flight-deck plane barriers, and trundled forward of the ship's island, on it's way to an inevitable collision. The pilot"Lt.(jg.)John K. Keller" presumably guessed the deck crews had already re-fuelled and re-armed the aircraft neatly parked along the port-side of the flight deck, for his aircraft veered sharply to starboard, ramming four un-armed and un-refuelled aircraft, and disintegrating in a huge fireball. Seven men were killed, twenty- seven men were injured, and four aircraft destroyed. With swift damage-control and ship handling, the USS Essex CV-9 resumed air-operations the next day.------ The men killed were; AD3.Wade H.Barfield-VF-51-Columbia,SC---AA.Roger C.Hammond-CV-9-Great Falls,MT---AA.Charles L.Harrell-VF-51-Phenix City,AL---AOC.Kenneth E.Neifer-VF-51-Bowling Green,OH---AN.Vernon Netolieky-VF-172-Cedar Rapids,IA---ADC.James W.Stewart-VF-54-San Diego,CA---Lt.(jg.)John K.Keller- VF-172-Ann Arbor,MI(Pilot of the F2H2 Banshee).------- Keywords: CV-9 16,Sept. 1951 F2H2 Banshee Aircraft VF-172

Entry: 78575 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING FOR VETERANS / FAMILIES 1944
JULIE BURTON wrote on April 12, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking for information and memories of Veterans and families of the following servicemen, Charles Ehrgood,"Silver" Jackson,"Chief" Byrnes,Peter Plotkin jnr,H E Compton,K O Johnson,E K "Joupe" McNaught,Dave Miller,"Jimmy" McAllister, Lt Otto Bleech,Albert B Werdehoff,Loyce Deen,Digby Denzel,J D Kirk,Jack H W Cooper,Stanley A Kimball,Bill Shankle,J Harrell,Joe Ellen,Bill Grimley,Donald T Brunelle,Tommy Marshall,E K Johnson,E K Johnson. Any information welcome, looking to compile a book , Thank you in anticipation! Keywords: 1944 USS ESSEX

Entry: 77633 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING FOR RAYMOND JOHNSON
KATHY PETERMAN wrote on January 27, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad was on the USS Essex. He was in the M Division. He has a cruise book from 1963. His name is Richard Simmons. Everyone called him Sims. If you will send me your email or address I can give it to my dad and he can write you. Keywords: Looking for Ray Johnson and other friends

Entry: 76647 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	ESSEX CV-9
DON LUNDEN wrote on November 7, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: FLIGHT DECK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Just sent a rather long and detailed message to VF-151 by mistake, instead of Essex. I will correct it later, but for now, click on VF-151 Contact me, Don Keywords:

Entry: 76451 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
LAURA WALDRIP wrote on October 18, 2010 CITY AND STATE: TYLER TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: I am looking for information on my grandfather when he was on the Essex. I'm hoping someone out there remembers him and has pictures. I've heard so many stories of when he was on the ship. His name is Ed (Eddie) Tilley. I'm not sure of the dates when he was on the ship, but he is now 81 yrs old. Any info would be a great big help.

Entry: 76016 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	SEARCHING FOR INFO ON LAWRENCE EDWARD BODEN
CATHY DRUELINGER wrote on September 2, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Ed Boden, hes now 83 yrs old, does anyone remember him.. can you give me any info about your time with him? Anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated

Entry: 75042 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	KOREAN WAR LIFE ABOARD SHIP PHOTOS
STEPHEN LETSKY wrote on June 11, 2010 CITY AND STATE: NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I am trying to find photos of a strange crew aboard the USS Essex during the Korean War. There is a gentleman that served Aboard her during the Korean War. He wanted heavy Equipment but got moved to the Ice cream division. This gentleman is moving into a independent living situation and my wife assists people with that she thought it would been nice to locate an old photo of that area of the ship and maybe a few shots of people around that station to make him feel a bit more welcome.So if anyone has any photos like these let me know. Also does anyone know the MOS for that position. Thank you your time. Keywords: Ice Cream Crew, Korean War

Entry: 72739 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	ANYONE REMEMBER AIRMAN HERBERT FELTNER
GLEN FELTNER wrote on December 12, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Anyone remember Herb Feltner? He was a plane captain (I think thats what he was)during the Korean War. I am his son and was just wandering if anyone remembered serving with him. And maybe I could get him in contact with them.... Keywords: USS ESSEX DURING KOREAN WAR...

Entry: 72419 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	PHOTOLAB-53-55
WALTER TIMMINS wrote on November 19, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LIVONIA MI UNIT: OPERATIONS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 72019 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	BROWNIE--BAKE SHOP
KENNETH F. BROWN SR. wrote on October 20, 2009 CITY AND STATE: DURHAM NC UNIT: USN SHIPS CO SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: boot camp san deiago 10/1950 co 50/450 boarded uss essex 04/51 transferred to uss valley forge cva 45 07/53 discharged 08/54 Keywords: brownie---bake shop

Entry: 72001 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST
PHILLIP NARIGON SR. wrote on October 18, 2009 CITY AND STATE: WASHINGTON PA UNIT: EM2 1962-1964 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 70811 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	FRED SOUHRADA LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES ON ESSEX CV9 1951
FRED SOUHRADA wrote on July 5, 2009 CITY AND STATE: STOCKTON CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My dad served for the Navy on Essex CV9 out of San Diego, CA in 1951. I am helping him look for anyone else from that ship to share stories. Keywords: Looking for Dobbs, LT Davis, Lockhard, Pery from Essex CV9 1951

Entry: 68600 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	ESSEX '54 TO '56 OIL KING
JEN INGRAM wrote on January 8, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ST JOSEPH MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to make contact with anyone who remembers my Dad Max Bartram Sr who was an oil king on the USS Essex. I'm not sure about the exact dates but it was between '54 and '58. We are having a 70th birthday party for him 2/9/09 and he would love to be get cards, etc from fellow Blue Noses. Have already made contact with Paul Langmaack. Keywords: USS ESSEX. Searching for my Dad's shipmates. Max Bartram Sr was an Oil King during '56- '58

Entry: 68565 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING FOR CREW MEMBERS FROM F DIV 1951 TO1953 OR G2 DIV 1953 TO 1954
THOMAS BEVEN wrote on January 6, 2009 CITY AND STATE: BILLINGS MT UNIT: FOX AND G2 DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I would like to hear from any of my ship mates that remeber me. Keywords:

Entry: 68433 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	HAPPY NEW YEAR
JOHN CARRUTH wrote on December 29, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SULLIGENT AL UNIT: PHOTO LAB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: i would love to hear from any one on essex from march 51 till aug 52 Keywords:

Entry: 67631 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	PETE BURGARD
BILL HOLLER wrote on October 26, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SAN ANTONIO TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I am trying to find info on my wifes deceased father. He died during the Korean war on the USS Essex on a training flight His name is Ltjg Alva Peter Burgard. Keywords:

Entry: 66077 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	ANYONE ON THE USS ESSEX IN 1951 AND 1952
JOHN CARRUTH wrote on June 15, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SULLIGENT AL UNIT: PHOTO LAB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 65912 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	HARRY
DEBRA BYRD wrote on June 3, 2008 CITY AND STATE: LINCOLN PARK MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My dad has pictures from the navy and on the back he noted everyones name and there are ALOT with "bud" written on them. Keywords: Samuel Vail

Entry: 60372 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING FOR SHIP MATES
JOHN CARRUTH wrote on March 17, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SULLOGENT AL UNIT: PHOTO LAB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 60147 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	HARRY
BROOK SHATTUCK wrote on February 27, 2007 CITY AND STATE: GRASS VALLEY CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNOWS MY FATHER HARRY"BUD"SHATTUCK SUPPLY OFFICER 50-53 USS ESSEX CV9 Keywords:

Entry: 59394 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	DO YOU REMEMBER FRANK HARRIS
MICKEY HEALEY wrote on December 22, 2006 CITY AND STATE: PLAINWELL MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone or any information about a Frank Harris who served in 1951 to 1952 on the USS Essex. Frank passed away and the family just found his pictures from the ship. Would like to know of any activities, duties, stories about this wonderful man. Thanks, Mickey Keywords: USS Essex Korean War

Entry: 57319 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	SEARCHING FOR SHIPMATES FIRECOM 2 B DIV
CHARLIE RANKIN SR. wrote on May 24, 2006 CITY AND STATE: FAIR OAKS TX UNIT: U.S. S. ESSEX CV-9 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Contqct me by phone, FAX.e-Mail, etc..... Keywords: Looking for shipmates in # 2 Fireroom,,,B. Division...I was BTG2/c. Have found Cheshire, Early Word and Glen Scatterday.....

Entry: 54865 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	CHINA SERVICE MEDAL INFO
BRIAN PARK wrote on December 27, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for the dates covered by the China Service Medal (Extended) awarded to USS Essex. This info is for my Uncle who served aboard her in the early 50's. Keywords: Unit Awards

Entry: 54845 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS EVER BODY
JOHN CARRUTH wrote on December 26, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SULLIGENT AL UNIT: PHOTO LAB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 54449 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	ESSEX AND BOXER TRADING PLACES?
LAURA SID wrote on December 1, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I hear that the Essex and the Boxer will be trading ports. Has anyone heard about this? Keywords:

Entry: 54282 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	I SERVED ABOARD THE ESSEX UNTIL MY DISCHARGE IN 1962. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED .
WILLIAM CHIODO wrote on November 25, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FRIDLEY MN UNIT: USS ESSEX CVS9 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I Finished my enlistment in Dec. 1962, I worked in the Captains, for three different Captains, who have since passed on. I hope to get in touch with some old Friends. Thank you all very much Keywords: Cha Cha Cha Chiodo

Entry: 53824 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	ANY ONE FROM PHOTO LAB
JOHN CARRUTH wrote on October 29, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SULLIGENT AL UNIT: PHOTO LAB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 53773 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	USS ESSEX CVA-9
FRANK ROSENDAHL wrote on October 27, 2005 CITY AND STATE: MUENSTER NR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Looking for an USS Essex CVA-9 Task Force 77 Patch and a Squadron Patch of VF-123 Blue Racers. Had anyone this patches? Keywords: USS Essex CVA-9;VF-143;VF-821;VF-123

Entry: 53719 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING FO ANY ONE IN PHOTO LAB IN 51 OR 52
JOHN CARRUTH wrote on October 23, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SULLIGENT AL UNIT: PHOTO LAB SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: i would liketo find any one who was in photo lab in 1951 and 1952 Keywords: none

Entry: 52609 USS ESSEX (CV-9)
CARROL GRANTHAM wrote on August 13, 2005 CITY AND STATE: GRANDVIEW MO UNIT: VF-821 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 52514 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	DO YOU KNOW THESE MEN?
LHANI VAN LAMSWEERDE wrote on August 8, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Found: "OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS Not To Be Used For Publication By Order Of The Chief Of The Bureau Of Aeronautics". The date stamped is 13 AUG 1944. Photo includes service men, officers standing in front of a huge War Operation Map. Also a photo of 7 men: Herman, Trimble, Murray, Swanson, Quisenberry, Doherty, and Beck. Keywords: Photo taken onboard 8/13/44

Entry: 51133 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	MY FRIENDS UNCLE
THOMAS RUCCI wrote on May 27, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: trying to find people who know tom rucci...a good friend of mine.....he is 92 years old Keywords:

Entry: 51114 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	FAETUPAC
ARTHUR ROBERTS SR. wrote on May 27, 2005 CITY AND STATE: HOLLYWOOD MD UNIT: FAETUPAC SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Looking for anyone who served on the Essexs in FAETUPAC during the 52-53 tour. Looking for Bud Toyeau (?). Would love to here from anyone who served in FAETUPAC or knew me or Bud.

Entry: 51053 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	STILL LOOKING FOR ESSEX BOILERMEN THAT SERVED DEC.1950-MARCH 1952. FOUND EARLY WORD, # 2 FIREROOOM.
CHARLIE RANKIN wrote on May 23, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FAIR OAKS TX UNIT: B-DIV. # 2 FIREROOM, USS ESSXCV-9 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: Found Early Word and James Cheshire: looking for Joe Young, Kenny Stockman, Herman Kirkpatrick,Al Strausberger, Donald Richardson," Speedy " Harold Payne, Richard Lane...

Entry: 49268 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	QM GANG AND SIGNAL DIV
C. SCOTT SMITH wrote on February 28, 2005 CITY AND STATE: LULING LA UNIT: USS ESSEX CV-9 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: MY TWIN BROTHER ALSO A KOREAN WAR VET TOLD ME OF THIS NET. I FELL THE KOREAN VET HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON WITH THE VIETNAM VETS-FORGOTTEN. Keywords: SIGNAL OR QUARTERMASTER GANG USS ESSEX CV9 1950-1952

Entry: 49209 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	SHIPMATE OF ESSEX
VICTOR CHARTIER wrote on February 24, 2005 CITY AND STATE: TIFFIN OH UNIT: M DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear from anybody in my division. Keywords: Nickname was Frenchie Ships-Valley Forge,Leyte,Shenandoah,Essex

Entry: 48944 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	FRIENDS 51 TO 56
MERLE BERNHARDT wrote on February 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: billy gene hutcherson

Entry: 48682 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING FOR SQUARDON MEMBERS CARRIER AIR GROUP 5 SQUARDON VF 51
RAYMOND WILSON wrote on February 4, 2005 CITY AND STATE: COOLIDGE TX UNIT: CARRIER AIR GROUP 5 SQUARDON VF51 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for ship mates that served with my father, he was in 1950-1954. Keywords: Essex 1951-1954

Entry: 48151 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	FITRON-62 1956/1960
JIM CHUPP wrote on January 14, 2005 CITY AND STATE: GASTONIA NC UNIT: VF62 AIR FRAMESVF625LOOKING FOR CRUISE BOOKS FOR 1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: looking for cruise books from 1956to1960,home base was cecil field our old air frames chief was named barney baxter Keywords:

Entry: 48149 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON GRANDFATHER
LANCE HENDERSON wrote on January 14, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am looking for any info about my Grandfather and anyone who can tell me more or has any pictures of him, he passed away this last November. His name was Roland "Old Dad" Dodson and was there in 51 Keywords: Task force 77 VA-55,CVA-9

Entry: 48036 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	V-3 DIVISION (GAS)
DON LUNDEN wrote on January 9, 2005 CITY AND STATE: MA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords: On Board from Brementon, (late 1950) to Summer of 1952. Are any of you guys out there? Chap, Ski, Bugsy? I know Ben, Hugh and Syd are gone, but what about the rest of you? Get in touch.

Entry: 46813 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS GLENN WILLIAMS
BUTCH WILLIAMS wrote on November 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: AMARILLO TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who knows are knew my father,I haven't seen or heard from him in forty five years. The Navy has released his records to me, I know he was with Fighter Squadron 23 on the USS Essex.I know he went to the Korean War December 1,1953, if anyone knows him would like to hear from them. Thanks Butch Williams Keywords: USS Essex

Entry: 45908 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER
SHERRI WALKER wrote on September 20, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MCALESTER OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to locate my real father. If anyone can help me I would very much appreciate it. Thank you so very much. Sincerely Sherri (Powell)Walker Keywords: EN 1 or En 2 Robert Ellis Powell served on the USS Essex CVA 9 in the 50's

Entry: 44902 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	JAN 11, 1952
JOHN GOLLNER wrote on July 30, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for inforamtion about my Grandfather, LTJG Joseph Henry Gollner, who was an F4U pilot on the Essex and went MIA 11 Jan 1952. The official report is: Went into diving spiral after takeoff, crashed into the sea, Side Nr. 408, a destroyer and two helos conducted SAR effort, results negative. When he died, my Father was a baby and neither my Father nor I ever had a chance to know him, or even hear much about him. Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated. Keywords: LTJG Joseph Henry Gollner, VF-54, FITRON 54, USS ESSEX, USNA Class of 1949, 11 Jan 1952

Entry: 44536 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	USS RESEX DEPLOYMENT 1 DECEMBER 1953 TO JULY 1954
DAVID RUSH wrote on July 16, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MUSKOGEE OK UNIT: VF-123 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I would like to know the exact schedule of the Essex starting on the 1st of December 1953 to July 1954. Ports and date of visit, etc. Thanks Keywords: VF-123, F9F-2 Panther, deployment schedule

Entry: 43002 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	U.S.S. ESSEX CV-9
CHARLIE RANKIN wrote on May 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: FAIR OAKS TX UNIT: 'B' DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Question, correction, the Essex wasNOTdesignated a CVA until late in the Korean War, late 1952 or 53. Someone please inform me. Stilllooking for ole "B" Division personnel from Re-commissioning to 1952. Keywords:

Entry: 42882 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	LOKING FOR 'B' DIVISION
CHARLIE RANKIN wrote on May 7, 2004 CITY AND STATE: FAIR OAKS TX UNIT: U>S>S>ESSEX-B DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Joe Young, Al Strasusberger, Donald Richardson, Kenny Stockman, Early Word, Speedy Harold Payne,Richard Lane and Herman Kirkpatrick. Answer me!!!!! Keywords: Boilers-# 2 Fireroom plus

Entry: 42783 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	1951-54 TWO CRUISES
WILLIAM (BILL) FORREST wrote on May 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CYPRESS TX UNIT: USS ESSEX CVA-9 (V1 DIV) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: Made 2 cruises to Korea as ships company, and 3rd cruise in VF-143. 1951-54.

Entry: 41904 USS ESSEX (CV-9)	ESSEX PHOTO LAB
CHARLES HALL wrote on March 21, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CHEYENNE WY UNIT: SHIP'S COMPANY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to contact anyone who remembers the terrible Cougar crash when plane tore off most of left wing hitting fantail. Think the pilot was the skipper of the Cougar squadron?????? Keywords: My nickname was "Pat" and still is. I was AF2 rate in SX photo lab and spent many days shooting "hook skips" with high-speed motion picture camera from port catwalk just forward of the LSO platform when both Cougars and Banshees were landing.

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