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Entry: 82466 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	A SHORT TIMER ABOARD SIBONEY
RICHARD (DICK) LEWIS wrote on March 15, 2012 City and State: WALTHAM MA Unit: OP Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: A short timer aboard Siboney early to mid 1956 for Med Cruise and then transferred to another carrier prior to USA return. The brief time was wonderful.A great learning experience Keywords:

Entry: 79405 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	'SEA BUNNY' 1954
JOSEPH SCHAIDLE wrote on June 23, 2011 City and State: METAMORA IL Unit: A ENGINEERING Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for any shipmates on Mediteranean Cruise '53-'54 Keywords: JB Harvey James J Rock (Des Moines, IA) Iceman

Entry: 72638 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	ELECTRONIC TECH'S
MARTIN GRIFFITH wrote on December 3, 2009 City and State: CAMDEN WYOMING DE Unit: USS SIBONEY Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 72350 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)
P. SAVAGE wrote on November 14, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: thrift store find! i am an army veteran, born in the 60's. i have several family members who served in the USN. i have a cruise book, from this ship, med cruise 53-54. it apparently belonged to the vs-31 squadron ops officer LT R C Praetch( LATER LCDR) , b 10 aug 18, d. 13 may 98,R.I.P. (according to the social security admin.) it contains two 8x10 unbound silver print photos: an unknown aerial shot of some landscape, plus an aerial shot of a prop plane with NAS SQUANTUM painted on it. and a group photo of some pilots. i might part with it if someone has a scanner to share the images with others. i don't have one. praetch lived in yarmouth, MA and i live in boston. please feel free to write with questions. this book is really great. i have seen a CDROM of it on eBay. Keywords: USS SIBONEY CVE-112 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE 1953-1954 BOOK, LT R.C. PRAETSCH VS-31

Entry: 70665 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)
DON TORGERSON SR. wrote on June 22, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I was decorated on this ship and pictures were takenl I would like a copy. Keywords:

Entry: 70165 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	E-MAIL ADDR. CHANGE
JACOB MASAR wrote on May 13, 2009 City and State: COOPER CITY FL Unit: USS SIBONEY CVE112 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: E-Mail addr. change Keywords:

Entry: 68654 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	SIBONEY MEMORABILIA
HARRY E. CUMMINGS wrote on January 12, 2009 City and State: WINTHROP NY Unit: USS SIBONEY CVE-112 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I HAVE PHOTOS CRUISE BOOKS, AND OTHER STUFF FROM SIBONEY TO SHARE WITH ANY INTERESTED CREW MEMBERS. Keywords: company 42 newport ,ri ,naval air transport squadron 6 btu 2 saufley field pennsacoola fl

Entry: 67346 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
WALTER KLISIWECZ wrote on September 27, 2008 City and State: HUBBARDSVILLE NY Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was a Fireman Apprentice on the Siboney from the spring of 1953 to the spring of 1954. I was known as "Ski". I was the guy who made the drinking water in the engine room. I am looking to reminisce with anyone who served with me. I remember Jones,Pfieffer and Growl. (Please pardon my spelling!) Also spent time with the baker, Mike Pitek. I hope to hear from some old shipmates. Keywords: Nickname: Ski, Jones, Growl or Graul, Pfieffer, Mike Pitek

Entry: 67050 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)
CINDY WEHMEIR wrote on August 31, 2008 City and State: NORTHPORT NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Correction - Sorry, It was the USS West Point that sailed into Pier 88 NYC Feb. 1946 via the Panama Canal. Her memory isn't what it use to be, but she remembers Ricky! Keywords:

Entry: 67049 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	USS SIBONEY CVE 112
CINDY WEHMEIR wrote on August 31, 2008 City and State: NORTHPORT NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Does anyone out there remember a seaman named "Ricky"? He and my mom (Edith Dear) shared the ride from the Phillipines to NY via the Panama Canal Dec. 1944. Keywords: Edith from Worcester, MA

Entry: 65783 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	LOOKING FOR MY DADS BUDDIES
ROBERT KELLY JR. wrote on May 27, 2008 City and State: QUEENSBURY NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: looking for anybody who knew my dad.he was from glens falls ny.born 1929.thanks!

Entry: 64755 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	DECORATION CEREMONY 4/13/1945
MICHELLE RICKARD wrote on March 16, 2008 City and State: EVERETT WA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle Don has asked me to try and find the commemorative booklet he was given on April 13, 1945 that has a picture of him receiving his decoration from Capt. Ring aboard the USS Siboney (CVE112). There was also a larger picture taken that day. It would mean the world to him (and to me as the family historian). He was decorated for his service as a pharmacy mate assigned to the Marines during WWII. I recently wrote a story of his service. I hope to hear from someone. Michelle Rickard Everett, WA Keywords: Don B. Torgerson, PHM1/C, USS Siboney CVE112, 1945

Entry: 64325 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	MYSTERY PICTURE FOUND
KAREN SCOTT wrote on February 16, 2008 City and State: Unit: 112 Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have a photo of 107 enlisted men holding a small banner with the number "112". Etched in the photo are the words " April 4, 1945" and the name "J.H. Biewener, 5p (A) 1/c" for years I was told this was my father's unit but he would have only been 15 in 1945 so I am trying to get the photo to anyone who it may hold meaning - I have no idea where it came from but my Aunt tells me she got it from my father - so something does not add up. I hope the photo can find a home where it willl be treasured. Keywords:

Entry: 64191 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	SHIPMATES
TOM O'HARA wrote on February 6, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Served vi v2 divisions 1952-56. Its time to have a JOE BREAK with old shipmates Keywords:

Entry: 64146 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	ADDRESS /E-MAIL CORRECTION
JACOB MASAR wrote on February 3, 2008 City and State: COOPER CITY FL Unit: U.S.N Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Upgrading address,E-mail and ph# Keywords: U.S.S.Siboney CVE112

Entry: 63094 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	USS SIBONEY PLANK OWNERS
CELESTE MONTESSI wrote on November 19, 2007 City and State: SPRINGFIELD MA Unit: NOT SURE Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad Alfred Leo Rivet ("slim") served during the Korean War in the Med on the USS Siboney aircraft carrier. He joked that his job was to put up the captain's antenna when in port and take it down when leaving port and he did a bang up job guarding the trash cans on the dock. He took movies from some hidden compartment on the deck of landings and take-offs and of seamen carrying bombs back and forth and of the french and Italian countryside and the riviera and Gilbratar from the ship. He had a plank owner certificate framed and on the wall in our den forever. He was so proud of that and we would sit for hours and look at it and I remember the mermaids and the part about Davy Jones Locker. He passed in 1990 but he also spoke fondly of that time and the men he served with. Does anyone remember him? Keywords:

Entry: 62132 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	USS SIBONEY - VMF-225
GARY GAMBLE wrote on August 31, 2007 City and State: REDFORD MI Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father (PFC. Jeff Gamble) served aboard the Siboney in 1947 as an basic aviation mechanic with VMF-225 (Corsairs) Squadron. He was on a carribean cruise to Cuba. I would like to hear from any shipmates and Marines that served during that time. Keywords: USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)

Entry: 62122 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)
BILL BOONE wrote on August 30, 2007 City and State: DAVIDSONVILLE MD Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 62091 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	O-I DIVISION JAN 53 TO JAN 55
CHARLES R. HELWIG wrote on August 26, 2007 City and State: CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ Unit: O-I DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Thrown off the bridge as a telephone talker from CIC , for tapping Commander Sternleib on the shoulder as to what to do with all the info sent from CIC to the bridge. The same day I was to make 8 O'clock reports and I went to the hanger deck at 8 o'clock and I found out You make 8 O'clock reports at 1700. Lt Stierwalt was mighty upset, he told shapeup or ship out. Keywords:

Entry: 60879 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	ELECTRONICS TECH '52-'55
KENNETH SHRIVER wrote on May 4, 2007 City and State: NORFOLK NE Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 58935 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	SOMERVILLE H S
MORT PEARLMAN wrote on September 18, 2006 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 58659 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	PERSIAN GULF CRUISE
FRANK PEDULLA JR. wrote on August 28, 2006 City and State: MALAGA NJ Unit: D DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: would like to here from ship mates who served with me during the persian gulf cruise and med cruise 1948- 49 Keywords: uss. siboney cve 112

Entry: 57992 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	LOOKING FOR
EDWARD CHASE III wrote on July 6, 2006 City and State: Unit: VC35 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: LAST HEARD FROM ON "SEABUYNNY"

Entry: 57663 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	SHIPMATE SEARCH
JACK MASARJIAN wrote on June 15, 2006 City and State: COOPER CITY FL Unit: V2 DIV HANGER DECK Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: trying to locate names /addresses of the gang on the hanger deck in V2 div .shakedown to gitmo,Haiti,Jamacai,Med cruise (2) Keywords: Sarge ,bill peabody

Entry: 56914 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
RON METSO wrote on April 30, 2006 City and State: MAPLE GROVE MN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for shipmates of my father Harold Metso who served aboard CVE SIBONEY 112 1945-46. Keywords: USS Siboney CVE 112

Entry: 56444 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	USS SIBONEY CVE112
GERALD BOLAND wrote on March 29, 2006 City and State: DUNMORE PA Unit: B DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I'm looking for shipmates that served aboard the Siboney in "B" division from 1952 to 1956. Iworked in the after fire room and in the oil shack. I would appreciate hearing from some old shipmates. Keywords:

Entry: 55874 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	LOOKING FOR RADIO SHACK SHIPMATES '52-54
RICHARD NEUMANN wrote on February 19, 2006 City and State: RICHLAND CENTER WI Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for Ronald Beach, especially. We kept in contact for a period after leaving the Navy. Wonder what happened to him ... and the others of the Communications Dept. from '52 to '54. I'd like to take another cruise on the old "Sea Bunny" again. Lots of good memories. Keywords: Beach, Sternthal, "Rip" Dunbar, radio shack

Entry: 54193 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	CVE 112 PLANK OWNERS
STEVE EMPTING wrote on November 20, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father served on the Siboney right after it was built, and I believe that may have put him on the first crew. His name is Jim Empting. Served under Capt. Ring. All through my childhood he would tell me of being a plank owner of his ship, and that when the ship was set out to pasture, he was supposed to get a plank. The ship has been scrapped for a long time now and I was wondering if he was acually supposed to get a plank, or if that just allows him to just say that he is a plank owner. I have seen his certificate that says he is a plank owner but I can't seem to find any information on this subject. Also if there is anyone that remembers Dad it would be nice to hear from you. Keywords:

Entry: 53392 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	LOOKING FOR OTHER SHIPMATES
SHEENA MYSINGER wrote on October 2, 2005 City and State: AFTON TN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: my father was on the siboney in 1955, his name was bobby hensley, he was an e-3, helicopter utility squadron two (hu-2), he said that he spent most of his time in cuba and turkey,he is from greeneville tn, if any one remembers him please contact me, he past away in august of this year, and im just trying to find someone who may have knew him, he was in the v-1 divison, air department

Entry: 52771 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	USS SIBONEY
BOB HENFLING wrote on August 22, 2005 City and State: SOUTH SETAUKET NY Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Looking for shipmates from1954 to day of decomissioning I think 1957.

Entry: 51908 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)
CLINT RAVENCRAFT wrote on July 7, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: My grandfather, Richard "Dick" Tubbesing, passed away last week. He was an EM2 and was stationed on the Siboney in the 50's at some point. I have seen the exact dates but don't have them on hand. I am active duty Coast Guard, a Marine Science Technician 2nd Class out of Louisville, Ky. I am trying to put something together for my mom and grandmother about the Siboney, and really have no info as of this point. Any information, pictures, literature that I can get would be gratly appreciated. Keywords:

Entry: 51008 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	CAN ANYONE HELP?
KAREN RANDALL wrote on May 21, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad, Edmund Long served on the Siboney some time during the late forties and was discharged January of 1950. Does anyone remember him? He passed away 2002, and used to tell great stories about the navy. I am putting an album together in honor of my Dad, and am trying to find a picture of the Siboney. Can anyone help me? Keywords: Ed Long

Entry: 50495 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	CVE-112 PLANK OWNERS
SAM RICE wrote on April 28, 2005 City and State: BIRCH RUN MI Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather was a plank owner on the 2nd Siboney, CVE-112. I am desperately looking for someone who might know Robert Winright. Please contact srice@birchrunexpos.com Keywords: CVE 112 Siboney Plank Owner

Entry: 50199 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	1947-48 CVE-112
BOB SPARACO wrote on April 15, 2005 City and State: ----- ME Unit: ? V-1 Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords: SIBO 'dog' / Turkey - GITMO - 'hearts'

Entry: 50160 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	ANYONE FROM 'X' DIV. ABOARD SIBONEY '52 THRU'53
ED PORTER wrote on April 13, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking to contact anyone in X Div 1952 - 1953 Keywords:

Entry: 49036 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	U.S.S. SIBONEY PLANK OWNER
CHARLIE ELSHOLZ wrote on February 19, 2005 City and State: RENO NV Unit: 3RD DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served from 1950-1954. I was Boatswain Mate 3rd Class in charge of port, starboard sides and fantail also Aft. fueling station. I would be happy to hear from anyone who remembers me. Keywords:

Entry: 48372 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	WAS IN THE BOILER ROOM
ANTHONY NATURALE wrote on January 24, 2005 City and State: WHARTON NJ Unit: BOILER ROOM-OIL SHACK Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: You should remember me- I pumped oil over a few times.. I have written a book YOU'LL NEVER BELIEVE IT" yES that's the name of it but if you knew me then you will believe it.. I have pictures of the Siboney in the book- friends Denby Owens, ...Socheck.. .Smity..Chief Smith...Dax..Greene...Foster...Thimish Keywords: Natch- served in the oil shack

Entry: 47953 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	ABOARD SEPT. 53-55
ALFONSO PALUZZI wrote on January 5, 2005 City and State: ROCKFORD IL Unit: M DIVISON MUSICIAN Service or Relationship: - Comments: also friends with john pulice who dug the band and hung around the barber shop Keywords: played in band with mike lombardi and john guzzardo

Entry: 47170 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	MESSAGE 18675 JIM HINDORFF
BILL MCCORMICK wrote on November 29, 2004 City and State: PROVIDENCE RI Unit: RETIRED Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Jim: If you get this I am Bill McCormick who was an ENS and LTJG on the SIB from April '52 to Dec '54. I was always hanging around your signal bridge with Joe Dziuba, Paul Healey, Bob Wilson, and the rest, drinking coffee and goofing off. It would be great to hear from you and about some of the others. Best to you, Bill Keywords:

Entry: 46761 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	USS SIBONEY CVE 112
RICK KEIRS wrote on November 10, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: ANY ONE THAT REMEMBERS MY FATHER FROM THE USS SIBONEY CVE 112 ALLAN KEIRS "BUNK"

Entry: 46666 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	LOOKING FOR INFO
NATHAN TAPLEY JR. wrote on November 4, 2004 City and State: GORDON WV Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My father Nathan was aboard the USS Siboney around 1951,52,53 and/or 54. He said he doesn't remember the exact dates. He was mainly on the hanger deck with maintainence and was an elevator operator for the flight deck. The only name that he gave me that he really could remember was Jim Tate. I really would like for someone that may remember my father to contact him at the address that I have provided. I would also like for someone to provide my email address with any info possible. I'd like to put a scrapbook of Dad's service together ..Thanks for any help. Gaye Bias 518 Raven Pt. Rd. Danville. wv 25053 Keywords: Nickname was "Hunk"

Entry: 44740 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	SERVED ABOARD
MARTIN GRIFFITH wrote on July 24, 2004 City and State: TUCSON AZ Unit: OPERATIONS Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Best trip I liked was to Spain and Madrid.Wish I could get in touch with so many friends on Board the Old Seabunny. Keywords: Was ET3 on board from 4/52 until 12/6/55 Remember best friend Troy Bland from Texas also Ken Shriver Nebraska,Burke Bristol Pa. and many more.The good times in the med.And trips to Plymouth Eng.Portsmouth Eng side trip to London.

Entry: 44731 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	SIGNALMEN/QUARTERMASTERS
NELSON H. FINKELMAN wrote on July 23, 2004 City and State: BKLYN NY Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: SERVED ABOARD 8/48 TO 8/49 AS A SIGNALMAN Keywords:

Entry: 43378 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	A DIVISION MEMBERS 1955-56
JARRED (JERRY) HANEY wrote on May 30, 2004 City and State: CENTERVILLE OH Unit: A, ENGEERING DIV. MR3 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Have been able to locate Yassi and Grimes. Would be great to hear from A, MM, and BT division. Was a great ship. We de- commisioned it in Phillt at the end of 1956. Made 2 Carribbean and 2 Med. cruises aboard Siboney. Were best times of my life. Keywords: Old crew members; Eloy Yassi, Domonic Morruzzi,Jack Grimes,Tom Murray, and all from 1955-56 time period.

Entry: 42552 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	RADAR OPERATORS ?
ROBERT WILGUS wrote on April 23, 2004 City and State: DALLAS TX Unit: OR Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 39633 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	LOOKING FOR V1 AIR DIVISON SHIPMATES
RICHARD CALDWELL wrote on January 1, 2004 City and State: MONTAGUE MA Unit: V1 AIR DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyone on the flight deck from 1951-1953. V1, V2, V3. Does anyone know what happened to Donald M Conway from Massachusetts. and Joe Meyers from Wisconsin? I got on the ship just after the shakedown cruise at GITMO, then went to the Med. and Halifax NS. The later part of '52 was stationed VP34 Trinidad BWI until Oct '54 Keywords: Sam Pickering was the Captain.

Entry: 39632 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	LOOKING FOR V1 AIR DIVISON SHIPMATES
RICHARD CALDWELL wrote on January 1, 2004 City and State: MONTAGUE MA Unit: V1 AIR DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyone on the flight deck from 1951-1953. V1, V2, V3. Does anyone know what happened to Donald M Conway from Massachusetts. and Joe Meyers from Wisconsin? I got on the ship just after the shakedown cruise at GITMO, then went to the Med. and Halifax NS. The later part of '52 was stationed VP34 Trinidad BWI until Oct '54 Keywords: Sam Pickering was the Captain.

Entry: 39005 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	REUNIONS?
RUSS HAMRE wrote on December 7, 2003 City and State: BLACK RIVER FALLS WI Unit: USS SIBONEY CVE 112 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for the fellows from E devision. Keywords: USS Siboney 1953/57

Entry: 38953 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
RICHARD NATION wrote on December 4, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: looking for robert henfling or other people from v-3 division aboard in 1955-1956. Keywords:

Entry: 38912 USS SIBONEY (CVE-112)	JIM FLANAGAN
JIM FLANAGAN wrote on December 3, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for old shipmates. Keywords: McGrory

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