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Current Message 1 - March 24, 2008
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Entry: 64901
USS Rochester (CA-124)

Looking for anyone that served with my grandpa. Donald Lee Henderson. early 50s to 1956

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LeAnna Henderson wrote on 2008-03-24 14:34:45.0

Comments:

Keywords: He served on the USS Rochester departed from San Diego in early 50s. I don't have all of the specific dates. He would have served until around 1957.

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Current Message 2 - September 14, 2007
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Entry: 62278
USS Rochester (CA-124)

Looking For Anyone that Knew John R. Hall

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Betty Bradley wrote on 2007-09-14 00:38:10.0

Comments: I was wondering if anyone knew my Father, his name was ( John Russell Hall ) he was from Springfield TN ? I would like to know if anyone remembered him ? I have a picture of him made June 1952, with alot of other navy guys ( In a group picture ) it was US Navy Training Center, San Diego California, June 24 1952.

Keywords: June 24, 1952 Co. Comor ( wrsproles TMTC )Us Navy Training Center ... San Diego, California...( WR Sproles ) He was on the USS Rochester CA-124

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Current Message 3 - August 31, 2007
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Entry: 62136
USS Rochester (CA-124)

Looking for anyone that knew Richard Cortez

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Claude Barker wrote on 2007-08-31 19:14:42.0

Comments: Does anyone that served on the Rochester remember Richard Cortez who was on board 1951 to 1953? I think he was a Mount Capt. on a 5" 38 Gun. He is still alive and just looking for old Shipmats to say hello again to. I will forward any e-mail to him as he doesn't have a computer. Thanks to all, Claude

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Current Message 4 - July 8, 2007
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Entry: 61555
USS Rochester (CA-124)

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terri hadsall wrote on 2007-07-08 18:01:37.0

Comments: my daddy was on the uss rochester from 1950- 1953 he was a hm3 his name james a hadsall we got alot of photo with out names but got a few with the name thigpin or ellis on the back of them any one know my pops

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Current Message 5 - July 5, 2007
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Entry: 61529
USS Rochester (CA-124)

shipmates of Jack Torrens

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Patrick Henderson wrote on 2007-07-05 11:13:49.0

Comments: Looking for veterans who served with Jack Torrens in 1950-51 on Rochester

Keywords: Jack D. Torrens/USS Rochester CA-124

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Current Message 6 - January 6, 2007
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Entry: 59495
USS Rochester (CA-124)

looking for my grandfather mm3 charles

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jusup hansen wrote on 2007-01-06 21:22:39.0

Comments: just a shot in the dark but looking for the greatest shipmate of all, my grandfather. thank you to anyone who can provide any information.

Keywords: uss toledo ca 133

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Current Message 7 - February 8, 2006
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Entry: 55664
USS Rochester (CA-124)

Looking for Shipmates

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Joe Carver wrote on 2006-02-08 22:39:39.0

Comments: Remembering the good times

Keywords: Looking for shipmates on USS Rochester CA124 1954-1955, USS Toledo CA133 1955-1956

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Current Message 8 - October 17, 2005
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Entry: 53634
USS Rochester (CA-124)

Wanted A color Photo Of the USS Rochester CA 124

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John Fadden wrote on 2005-10-17 00:00:00.0

Comments: I would like a Photo Of the USS Rochester CA124 For my own personal use to hang on my wall because I love battleships espically one of Rochester where I live Thank you to any one that could be of assistance

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Current Message 9 - August 19, 2005
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Entry: 52726
USS Rochester (CA-124)

uss rochester ca 124...richard w. dunkel

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bonita martinez wrote on 2005-08-19 00:00:00.0

Comments: found: photo of uss rochester ca 124 with bottom heading reading richard w. dunkel, and color band...also names of places apparently ship was.. would like more info regarding date of photo and who dunkel was... anything else of value...

Keywords: uss rochester ca 124

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Current Message 10 - December 3, 2004
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Entry: 47253
USS Rochester (CA-124)

ussrochester [ca-124]

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Bernard Clifford wrote on 2004-12-03 13:29:58.0

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone.

Keywords: Nick name [CLIFF] USS Rochester 1/47 to 9/51 Med cruse,Reserve cruses, Panama canal, West coast. Korea LT.Camd. Allsopp Eng. Officer

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Current Message 11 - November 27, 2004
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Entry: 47125
USS Rochester (CA-124)

Looking for C.E. Meyers 1951

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David Doyle wrote on 2004-11-27 21:55:18.0

Comments: Hello all I am looking for a C.E. Meyers who served on the USS Rochester in 1951. He would have been at the San Diego Armed Services YMCA and recorded a 78rpm album and sent it back to a relative in Alton Illinois in Aug of 1951. I have found the recorded songs and the envelope in which it was sent home. I am sure that they would like to have this back if at all possible. And I would like a little history on this if possible.

Thanx

Keywords: USS Rchester, Korean war, Meyers, San Diego, Musician

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Current Message 12 - July 26, 2004
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Entry: 44804
USS Rochester (CA-124)

Looking for Robert F. Bowen

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Henry Graham wrote on 2004-07-26 15:48:42.0

Comments: Looking for Robert F. Bowen, who served on USS Rochester 52-55. Last known address was 40388 Charlotte Avenue, Buena Park, Ca. Wife named Paula.

Keywords: USS ROCHESTER CA 124

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Current Message 13 - July 21, 2004
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Entry: 44685
USS Rochester (CA-124)

daddys girl

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donna sue case wrote on 2004-07-21 19:29:51.0

Comments:

Keywords: looking for information on my dad or any one who knew him or any kind of pictures donald j case march 1st 1948 until june 15th 1948

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Current Message 14 - May 4, 2004
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Entry: 42822
USS Rochester (CA-124)

William B. Holman

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nick pyle wrote on 2004-05-04 21:13:56.0

Comments: does anyone know my grandpa william b.holman he served on the uss rochester and was a petty officer.

Keywords: USS Rochester

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Current Message 15 - February 8, 2004
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Entry: 40696
USS Rochester (CA-124)

Cruise Book 1954

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George Clifton wrote on 2004-02-08 18:02:03.0

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Current Message 16 - December 12, 2003
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Entry: 39119
USS Rochester (CA-124)

Craig Kingsbury

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Charles Walker wrote on 2003-12-12 18:09:58.0

Comments: My Father-in-law, Craig Kingsbury, served aboard the Rochester on both Korea cruises. He attended several reunions in the 1990s. Craig went west in March of 2003. His nickname aboard was "Tiny", since he was one of the tallest members of the crew. He was (I believe) a Fireman 2nd class. If anyone knew him, I would appreciate hearing any stories or remembrances to pass on to his widow and daughters.

Charles Walker

Keywords: Craig "Tiny" Kingsbury

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Current Message 17 - December 10, 2003
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Entry: 39084
USS Rochester (CA-124)

USS Rochester CA 124

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Cleva Etheleen Sehen wrote on 2003-12-10 20:46:08.0

Comments: My Veteran Friend, Charlie Gentry was a Third Class Gunners Mate during the Korean War. His USS Rochester CA 124 ships book was lost. If anyone has a copy of the book that has his name, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Thank you, Etheleen Sehen Dobson, NC

Keywords: USS Rochester CA 124, USS Providence, Destroyer William C. Long

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Current Message 18 - December 10, 2003
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Entry: 39083
USS Rochester (CA-124)

USS Rochester CA 124

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CLEVA ETHELEEN Sehen wrote on 2003-12-10 20:42:03.0

Comments: My Veteran Friend Charlie Gentry was in the Navy from April 4, 1948- April 4, 1962. He is looking for the ships book from the USS Rochester. His ships book was lost. If anyone has a book that has his name in it, I would appreciate hearing from you and will be happy to cover any costs to get a copy or purchase the book.

Thank you. (Cleva) Etheleen Sehen Dobson, NC

Keywords: USS Rochester CA124, USS Providence, Destroyer William C. Long

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Current Message 19 - December 9, 2003
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Entry: 39062
USS Rochester (CA-124)

4 Div. 1959--61

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Ken Shoop wrote on 2003-12-09 23:06:12.0

Comments: served in the 4th divison deck force. Was in Gun MT.51 (5inch) GM3 Jones was gun captain. We went to westpac in spring of 6o. Helicopter crashed on the aft deck.States Burney BM3, States BM2, and Boxer BM1 were the Boatswains.

Keywords: Kenneth Shoop SN -4th Div. --1959 --6

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Current Message 20 - November 8, 2003
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Entry: 38115
USS Rochester (CA-124)

fox division

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gordon cooper wrote on 2003-11-08 17:59:50.0

Comments: I WAS ABOARD FROM 11/54 TO 10/58. ANYONE FROM FOX DIVISION DURING THAT TIME PLEASE CONTACT ME.

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Current Message 21 - October 20, 2003
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Entry: 37674
USS Rochester (CA-124)

personal

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thomas lynch wrote on 2003-10-20 02:30:13.0

Comments: i was aboard from 1952 to 1956. i was in the oi div. at the time the co was captain john quinn. i met him again in 1961 and he was the chief of naval missions in chile. he was then a vice admiral.

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Current Message 22 - September 21, 2003
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Entry: 37073
USS Rochester (CA-124)

Richard Miller (Lucky Miller)

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Terryl Funkhouser wrote on 2003-09-21 21:04:12.0

Comments: Looking for any one who remembers Richard K.Miller, better known as Lucky Miller. He served on the Rochester from 12/31/1949 to 3/27/1954 then on the USS Toledo until 8/2/1954. I have a photo of him taken with Lee Edwards on 11/2/1951 (does anyone know where this ship was on that date?).Richard passed away in 1976 in Spokane, Wasington. Richard was my Uncle and I never got to know him, would like to know more about him and what he did in the Navy.Thank you, Terryl Funkhouser

Keywords: USS ROCHESTER (CA-124), USS Toledo (CA-133)

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Current Message 23 - August 7, 2003
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Entry: 36118
USS Rochester (CA-124)

4th division 1952-56

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Earl Kemp wrote on 2003-08-07 20:35:12.0

Comments: My nickname was "Little Kemp", my older brother served with me his name was Wade Kemp, I was GM2 on 5in 38 dual purpose gun mount 3.

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Current Message 24 - June 13, 2003
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Entry: 34849
USS Rochester (CA-124)

4 Divison

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Ken Shoop wrote on 2003-06-13 15:01:40.0

Comments: Anyone in 4 th Divison, the Boatswain were BM3 Burney, BM2 Statts, and BM1 was Boxer. 1959 --61

Went to westpac during the 1960 cruise. Had a helicopter crash on the aft deck.

Keywords: Mount 51 --5inch -- Jones GM3 was gun Mt. captain during my time from 1959 --61

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On Fri, 5 Jun 1998 
Joe West Email address wrote:

We were wondering if we could have you link up our ships web page for 
those surfing the Korean War. Our web page can befound at:

www.ussrochester.org

The Rochester served during the entire time of the Korean war and earned
seven battle stars for action in Korea. You can reach me at my e-mail
address jwestsr@westfamily.com or by using our ship's web page.

Thanks
Joe West 

Hungnam, Pusan, Inchon

 On Sun, 8 Dec 1996 
Maxwell Kenneth kd6esj@aol.com  wrote:
4800 Moddison Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95819
916/421-3578
Fax:	916/392-1553

  
In Korea I served on USS Rochester CA 148 from the begining to 1952.
I have three battle stars; Pusan,Inchon  and Hungnam.

We were at Hungnam providing covering fire as they made their way 
to the the evacuation point so this whole story has made quite an
 impression on me. 

That Marine experienced two terrible wars in 9 years and died a young 
man. -referring to MSGT William John Mc Clung, USMC who died at Chosin 
on Dec 7, 1950.

Thanks again.
Farrell

Richard Cortez

On Mon, 8 Dec 1997
Claude Barker Email address wrote:


datein: 1951 dateout: 1953

Looking for anyone who knows Richard Cortez he served on the U.S.S.
Rochester 1951/1953.

Send me your name and address and I will see that he gets it. He would
like to here from old ship mates.

Claude Barker 
U.S.Army, Ret.

58-60

On Thu, 29 Jul 1999
Paul Rippens Email address wrote:

I served aboard the Rochester from March 1958 to February 1960.
I am looking for information on reunions of Rochester personnel.

Can anyone help with this request?  I am also looking for anyone
who was aboard during that time and was assigned to the 
First Division.

Paul Rippens
San Dimas California

N Div

On Sun, 28 Mar 1999 
Gale REED Email address wrote:

Looking for e-mail add. or street add. of men in the N. division of 
the navigation dept from 1952 to 1956. Can you help me??? 

Gale "Sonnie Reed"
Millee and Sonnie galefromill@webtv.net