USS GILBERT ISLANDS (CVE-107)

Comments: My Dad, Major Cornelius Taylor "Monty" Montgomery, Jr was a Marine officer aboard the USS Gilbert Islands during the Korean War. He was a Corsair Pilot and was killed on a bombing mission flying from the carrier on October 10, 1951. His body was never recovered. We would love to have any information from anyone who might have family members or someone who remembers him or any photos. He was with the "Death Rattlers". Thanks.

Keywords: USS Gilbert Islands, Death Rattlers, Corsairs, Korean War Cherry Point, NC, Pensacola, Fl

crew list

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USS Gilbert Islands 2008 Reunion

Comments: The 2008 reunion will be held in San Diego Oct 16 - 18 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Write me at plane_fun@cox.net if you want more details. Adam Lewis

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Comments: my grandfather was on the uss gilbert he is 83 years old and still telling stories about his ship and the war he was on the ship in 1946 I think??? right after the attack of pear harbor hes job on the ship was transporting air planes around and loading bombs on them and he was on the brig a couple of times if there is any body who knew or buddies on the ship with him plase call him or email me at dlubunyz@yahoo.com ph.1(410)255-1270

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USS Gilbert Islands (CVE-107)

Comments: From Great Lakes Boot Camp I reported to Philadelphia Navy Shipyards and Lived for two weeks on the Kerrituck a seaplane tender. On September 7, 1951 I was one of the first fifty individuals who reported on aboard the USS Gilbert Islands to recommission the ship. I was assigned to the #1 engine room. Capt. J.A. Rudd Jr. was the Commanding Officer and Cdr. J. W. Lenny was the Executive Officer. During the yard overhaul at the So. Boston Shipyard I was selected to act as Yeoman liaison between the onboard Yard Supt. and the various yard foremen reporting to him. When she was decommissioned in Boston on January 15, 1955 I was one of the small remaining crew members still aboard. Many of the them were short timers and were assigned to finish their hitch with Shore Patrol duties in Boston. As I recall of the short timers only two of us were transfered to another ship. A First Class Electricians Mate and myself a Second Class Machinist Mate to the Battleship New Jersey which was in Gitmo. I was discharged in Norfolk VA in April 1955.

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Seeking Info on Kenith MacKenzie WWII VMF-512

Comments: Seeking any information on my father, 2nd Lt. Kenith MacKenzie aka Kenneth MacKenzie aka Kenith McKenzie, pilot during Okinawa Campaign, WWII

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Richard Landry 's old shipmates,uss gilbert islands,1952-1956

Comments: please email me if any info found.thanks

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USS GILBERT ISLANDS CVE-107

Comments: My father was aboard the USS Gilbert. I am not sure how long. He was in the US Navy from July 1951 thru July 1955.

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Information Donald H Schroeder

Comments: My dad, Donald H Schroeder, was an Aviation Structural Mech. on the ship from 1952-1955. If anyone knew him or has any information or pictures to share with the family that would be greatly appreciated.

In loving memory of Donald Schroeder,

Karen Isaacson

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Comments: My father, Ben Tricker also served from 1951 - 1953 on the Gilbert Islands. We have a few photo's of him with shipmates during this time. Sadly, dad passed away on New Years Eve,2004. Would love to hear any rememberances of him during this time (he was quite a character), if anyone remembers. He loved his time in the navy.

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Info Re Korean War Crew

Comments: I served aboard the CVE-107 from 15 July 1952- 14 July 1954 as aviation supply officer and also as commissay officer.I was a WWII veteran re-called for two years of duty as a so-called re-tread. In 1985 I thought of holding a reunion, began researching the whereabouts of crew members and the GI has held a reunion almost every other year since 1986. Both WWII and K-War crew member attend. This Sept. our muster is in Louisville, KY. Warrant "Gunner" Smelley died 3/23/05

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Info Re Korean War Crew

Comments: I served aboard the CVE-107 from 15 July 1952- 14 July 1954 as aviation supply officer and also as commissay officer.I was a WWII veteran re-called for two years of duty as a so-called re-tread. In 1985 I thought of holding a reunion, began researching the whereabouts of crew members and the GI has held a reunion almost every other year since 1986. Both WWII and K-War crew member attend. This Sept. our muster is in Louisville, KY. Warrant "Gunner" Smelley died 3/23/05

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USS GILBERT ISLANDS CVE 107 1951-1955

Comments: Hello, my father DONALD C. HOWE served on the USS Gilbert Islands CVE-107 from 1951 to 1955. Was looking for any of his buddies.

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u.s.s. Gilbert Islands ship 2/5/1945

Comments: Doing some deep Cleaning and found a newsletter from USS Gilbert Islands Ship. Husband Wayland(Swanie) G. Swanson transported to/from (?) aboard this ship. I do know he served in the Philipines. he died 1/12\1994 just thought I would surf for info

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USS GILBERT ISLANDS (CVE-107)

Comments: I served as an Airman (AB) on the Flight Deck of The USS GILBERT ISLANDS CVE-107, three years from 1951 to 1954, during the Korean War. My Duty was Operation and Maintenance of Hydraulic Arresting Gear, (The cables that catch the tailhook on the planes that came in for landing on the flight deck). I went aboard in July 1951, at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, while the ship was being taken out of WW II mothballs, to serve in the Korean War. The Ship was then moved in November under its own power to South Boston Navy Yard for a complete overhaul. After the overhaul was complete, in the Fall of 1952, we went on a shakedown cruise to Guantanamo Bay Cuba, for testing of all systems aboard ship. We sailed back to our new home port at Quonset Point, R.I. We then ferried a load of jet fighter planes to Japan for the War Effort. We then started training operations in the Atlantic Ocean with a squadran of propeller planes looking for submarines. We went to the Mediterranean in 1953, and visited several port cities including Algiers, Athens, Naples, Cannes. My four year enlistment expired in 1954 and I was Honorably Discharged at Quonset Point, R.I. I had a lot of good shipmate friends in the arresting gear & catapault division. I would like to hear from any of them, since I have lost contact with them over the last 50 years. Thanks to all who served our country, and are serving now! Regards, William Shattuck

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info on my Dad

Comments: My Dad, Robert Watson, was an airman on the ship. He died from Pulmonary Fibrosis, caused by asbestos exposure. He was on the ship from 1948-1953. If anyone knew him or has any information to share with our family, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Kathy

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looking for info on Dad's Navy buddy

Comments: Looking for info. Anyone knowing Wasyl Petrosh 954 94 55. He served from 1948 to 1952 as a damage controlman.

Also looking for John Rahilly of Largo FL

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USS GILBERT ISLANDS CVE-107 circa:1945

Comments: I am compiling information for my Father who served on the USS Gilbert Islands in 1945-1946. Any information would be appreciated.

Keywords: Crew or Roster from 1945-1946 USS Gilbert Isalands CVE-107

Korean War | Stan Hildebrand

Comments: My father Stan Hildebrand served on this ship and just recently passed away. I was going through all his old Navy things I'd long forgotten and decided to check out the net for info on him or his shipmates. Any replys would be welcome.

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USS Gilbert Islands 1945

Comments: I've opened a website at http://members.cox.net/plane_fun/ The 1945 cruise of teh USS Gilbert Islands is one of the featured pages. See also "John Lally's TBM" page. If you have any relevant photos that you'd like share please get in touch. Thanks Adam

Keywords: VMF 512, VMTB 143, USS Gilbert Islands, 1945, MCAS Goleta

Gilbert Islands Ship Artifact

Comments: I have a bass drum that was made into a table from the USS Gilbert Islands CVE-107. Glass top with legs. Ships name stenciled under glass. Can anyone give me any information on this item or who might have created it. Believed to be from around or before 1947.

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looking for the uss gainard

Comments: I am the daughter of a Korean war vet who has long since passed away. I am looking for any information reagrding my fathers ship. He was Roy G Covert on the USS Gainard. I can't find any info

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gilbert islands

Comments: my dad aws also on tha gi durring that time he was a clerk howard greenwood!?!? ring any bells?!?!

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Info wanted

Comments: My VS-31 squadron took our Grumman AFs about the Gilbert Islands for a 2-3 week qualification cruise in the Atlantic in 1953. She was a great ship and any info on her fate would be appreciated.

I was assigned to VS-31 antisub sqdn from '52-'54 at Quonset Point when we made our 3-month Med cruise on the Siboney, a great ship. Cdr Moore was our C.O. and we went to England, Algiers, Greece, Italy and my senior moment won't allow me to remember the other ports. We flew Grumman AFs which flew in pairs; one a hunter of subs and the other plane dropped the depth charges. Have many fond memories of the Sea Bunny, the galloping ghost... Any further information on her fate would be appreciated.

Dr. Fred H. Moody, Dean Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary 2835 Hollywood, Ste 370 Shreveport, LA 71108

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