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Current Message 1 - June 11, 2008
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Entry: 66023
USS Manchester (CL-83)

uss manchester cl 83

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dan viergever wrote on 2008-06-11 15:49:43.0

Comments:

Keywords: wansan HARBOR

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Current Message 2 - May 26, 2008
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Entry: 65767
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Richard A. Nelson 2nd class Radioman

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Richard Nelson wrote on 2008-05-26 19:53:27.0

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Keywords: Nellie or Dials (always changing the radio) Greece to Korea USS Manchester/USS Belgrove

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Current Message 3 - January 8, 2008
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Entry: 63736
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Harry T. Chipps

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Kristie Hinrichs wrote on 2008-01-08 21:09:13.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my Grandfather Harry Chipps. 2nd Division, between 1950-1954.

Keywords: harry chipps, uss manchester, 2nd division

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Current Message 4 - January 8, 2008
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Entry: 63735
USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS MANCHESTER - Harry T. Chipps

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Kristie Hinrichs wrote on 2008-01-08 21:08:24.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my Grandfather Harry Chipps. 2nd Division, between 1950-1954.

Keywords: harry chipps, uss manchester, 2nd division

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Current Message 5 - December 22, 2007
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Entry: 63501
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Henry Clay Waller

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Jackie Pike wrote on 2007-12-22 19:19:08.0

Comments: I am trying to locate anyone who might have known Henry Clay Waller and served with him on the USS Manchester during the Korean War. I am married to his daughter, who has a great desire to find out about his early years in the Navy. He passed away when she was young.

Keywords: Henry Clay Waller, USS Manchester

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Current Message 6 - November 12, 2007
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Entry: 62973
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Looking for my fathers ship mates-1954 James Roger Ketner

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larhonda taylor wrote on 2007-11-12 14:03:35.0

Comments: looking for saylors that would have served aboard the USS Manchester between 1952-1954. My father. James Roger Ketner from Winston-Salem, NC, served thru the Korean War, as a gunmate. Please fell free to contact me, I would very much like to talk to you.

Keywords: USS MANCHESTER 1952-1954

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Current Message 7 - December 26, 2006
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Entry: 59414
USS Manchester (CL-83)

searching for shipmates

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Melvin Armstrong wrote on 2006-12-26 13:54:48.0

Comments: Would like to hear from anybody that served in Fox Div. during 52 thru 55. Would like to locate Phil Atkinson, last known address, Liberal, Ks.

Keywords: "Cougar" On board Manchester 52 thru 55. Fox Div. Task force 77.

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Current Message 8 - October 14, 2006
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Entry: 59206
USS Manchester (CL-83)

1ST DIVISION 1953 1956

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Jerry Kramer wrote on 2006-10-14 10:57:41.0

Comments: Looking for any one that served in 1st division from 1953 until decomissoning

Keywords:

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Current Message 9 - July 9, 2006
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Entry: 58020
USS Manchester (CL-83)

uss manchester yearbook/photos CL 83

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george thurrott wrote on 2006-07-09 00:44:37.0

Comments: Do you if theres a yearbook or book of photos I could buy and where do I go for it?

Thank you, George robert thurrott

Keywords: USS Manchester CL 83 1949-1952

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Current Message 10 - June 28, 2006
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Entry: 57885
USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS Machester CL 83

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Larry Eades wrote on 2006-06-28 23:15:57.0

Comments: Was wondering whatever happened to The Manchester CL 83.

Keywords: Manchester CL 83

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Current Message 11 - March 22, 2006
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Entry: 56325
USS Manchester (CL-83)

I need info on the ussmanchester for my grandfather served in the koren on this ship name phil klock

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Blaine klock wrote on 2006-03-22 15:41:54.0

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Keywords: plaes help send info to masterrowdent@yahoo.com for my grandfather philup klock he served in the koren war but he lost contaked and ship books he was the navegater!!!

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Current Message 12 - October 19, 2005
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Entry: 53670
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Looking for Pictures

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Connie Eltringham wrote on 2005-10-19 00:00:00.0

Comments: I am looking for any pictures with my father in them for a scrapbook I am putting together to celebrate his Navy service. Richard "Mike" Eltringham, Gunner's Mate, 1948 to 1952 with deployments to China and Korea. Thanks for your help!

Keywords: USS Manchester, Korean War, pictures, Navy ships, Cruisers

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Current Message 13 - August 19, 2005
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Entry: 52719
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Looking for

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David Belz wrote on 2005-08-19 00:00:00.0

Comments: My father-in-law served aboard the USS Manchester in the Korean War and would like to hear from his shipmates from those days. His name is Arno Herbert Nehrling, Jr.

Keywords: Shipmates from 1950-53 aboard the "Mighty Man." A Herbert Nehrling, Jr.

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Current Message 14 - January 5, 2005
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Entry: 47951
USS Manchester (CL-83)

friend of uss Manchester cl-83

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Charles Walrath wrote on 2005-01-05 19:24:21.0

Comments: My brother was Seaman Edward Leroy Walrath and served two or three deployments to Korea from 1951 to 1954 was discharged in aug 1955.He joined the Navy in sept.1951,went through basic training in San Diego and went directly aboard the "MIGHTY MAN".I have very few pictures of him or the Manchester,but i do have a picture he gave me that was taken in the mess hall of the ship and i have an ash tray made from the brass of a 5 inch shell that has the inscription "USS MANCHESTER CL-83

Keywords:

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Current Message 15 - July 15, 2004
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Entry: 44530
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Looking for a USS Manchester Patch

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Chris Chrisman wrote on 2004-07-15 19:36:40.0

Comments: I served aboard the Manchester during the China Cruise deployment and am looking for a Manchester Ship's patch.

Keywords: China Cruise 1948-49

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Current Message 16 - July 9, 2004
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Entry: 44357
USS Manchester (CL-83)

USS MANCHESTER CL83 1951

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William (Bill) Yoakley wrote on 2004-07-09 16:15:29.0

Comments: I have been searching for Lt. Roger Gill who served on the USS Manchester. After rescue he was my host aboard the Manchester. Neat guy in everyway.

I have lost track of him many years ago. I would sure be pleased if anyone can put me back on his track.

Many thanks, Bill

Keywords: Bail out over Wonsan Harbor March 19, 1951

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Current Message 17 - June 30, 2004
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Entry: 44158
USS Manchester (CL-83)

cr di v.reiuon oct 18-21

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edward d. (ted) johnson wrote on 2004-06-30 10:01:40.0

Comments:

I have nine guys from our div now and would like more,so let me hear from you.we will meet in las vegas oct 18 to oct 21. ted johnson

Keywords:

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Current Message 18 - June 29, 2004
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Entry: 44148
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Fourth Division

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Everette Campbell wrote on 2004-06-29 20:34:26.0

Comments: Anyone from the fourth division on the USS Manchester CL83 from the years 52 - 55

Keywords: Fourth Division, 1952-55, USS Manchester CL83

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Current Message 19 - February 19, 2004
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Entry: 41084
USS Manchester (CL-83)

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frank norton wrote on 2004-02-19 19:08:23.0

Comments: 4.2 mortor co 5th marines

Keywords:

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Current Message 20 - February 8, 2004
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Entry: 40688
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Manchester crew member

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John (Jack) Rodda wrote on 2004-02-08 11:50:00.0

Comments: Was the roomate of Steve White and worked for Chuck Tesh. Served from early 1953 through December of 1954 as Assistant Navigator and then 5th division officer. Detached for electronics school in Great Lakes, IL winter of 54-55. Steve went on to be come a four star admiral and chuck becamse a rear admiral.

Keywords: Jack

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Current Message 21 - November 8, 2003
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Entry: 38110
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Steamheat and Hydrolics

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Ronald Eaton wrote on 2003-11-08 16:32:27.0

Comments: Still alive and kicking

Keywords: Served F 51 to 54

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Current Message 22 - September 2, 2003
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Entry: 36681
USS Manchester (CL-83)

my father was on the manchester late 50's

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BILLY JOE loyd wrote on 2003-09-02 16:21:05.0

Comments: my father served on the u.s.s. manchester in the late 50's.if you knew him and would like to contact him please send me an email.

Keywords: love

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Current Message 23 - June 13, 2003
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Entry: 34847
USS Manchester (CL-83)

ALL FORCES HONOR GUARD

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Jim Griffin wrote on 2003-06-13 14:39:35.0

Comments: I serve with a great group of men at the Riverside National Cemetery, two duty days a month. We are veteran's and retiree's doing military honor's for our fallen brother's and sister's. A few of us served in Korea at the same time. It was a big surprise when we gave the bow numbers of our ships. One member was a POW. If anyone reads this, and would like to join our unit, in the immediate area, E-Mail me.

Keywords: USS Manchester CL83

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Current Message 24 - March 8, 2003
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Entry: 32613
USS Manchester (CL-83)

Riverside National Cemetery

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Jim Griffin wrote on 2003-03-08 19:39:21.0

Comments: I'm serving with a great group of men, veterans, at the Riverside National Cemetery. We perform services twice a month for our deceased brothers and sisters. I live in Hemet California and if anyone from this area are interested in volunteering for Honor Services, E-Mail me. The name of our unit is ALL FORCES NCO MEMORIAL HONOR GUARD team 21 at the cemetery. We are made up of the flag detail, rifle detail, flag folding detail, bugler and drummer, but are in dire need of more volunteers.

Keywords: U.S.S. Manchester CL83

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Inchon and Hungnam

On Wed, 11 Nov 1998 
Updated 13 Nov 1999

"Jim L. Griffin" 

1. Email address 
2. New, effective Nov 26 1999 Email address
 wrote:

I served on the Manchester for four years and was in on the Inchon
invasion.  We served most of the three years in Korea doing various
duties.  Task force 77 sailing with the carriers rotating to the bomb
lines firing upon railroads etc.  We were in on the evacuation when
the 1st marines had to be helped at the reservoir.

I have three books made up with pictures and various writings during
our tours in Korea.  Thought that I would introduce this being I did
not see our ships name in your list of Cruisers.  

My name is Jim L. Griffin with 10 years Navy and last 10 years Air
Force and Retired.