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| Current Message 1 - June 22, 2008 |
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Entry: 66163
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
Arthur Holtzinger |
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Arthur Holtzinger wrote on 2008-06-22 06:24:40.0
Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father Art Holtzinger, and possiblty may have photo's of him when he served on the Tarawa. Sadly he passed away in 1998.
Keywords: USS Tarawa - CV-40, 1951-1954
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| Current Message 2 - April 19, 2008 |
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Entry: 65309
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
Anyone who knew Ralph Dominiak |
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Sharye Dominiak wrote on 2008-04-19 18:59:30.0
Comments: I am looking for anyone who was on the Tarawa from Oct 56 to Oct 57. Who might have known Ralph Dominiak
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| Current Message 3 - April 11, 2008 |
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Entry: 65190
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
Shipmates 50 thru 54 |
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THOMAS P. Esposito wrote on 2008-04-11 18:07:28.0
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Keywords: nick name MUMBLES
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| Current Message 4 - February 29, 2008 |
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Entry: 64537
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
Looking for John Wood |
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moira wood wrote on 2008-02-29 20:47:46.0
Comments: I am looking for my husband's father. His name is John Wood, and he was at Quonset Point, Rhode Island in the late 1940's until the early 1950's. John married Kathleen Monterroso from Boston in the early 50's. They had two sons, Michael, born 12/52, and David, born `53. John left his wife, and his sons never saw their father again. We heard he was living in Florida with a new family. We would appreciate any information.
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| Current Message 5 - December 28, 2007 |
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Entry: 63602
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
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CECIL SHAFFER wrote on 2007-12-28 19:32:54.0
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Keywords: USSTARAWA CVA 40 1953 TO 1955 R DIV. (PIPE SHOP)
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| Current Message 6 - December 11, 2007 |
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Entry: 63368
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
shipmates from year 1952 |
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richard murphy wrote on 2007-12-11 14:30:54.0
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Keywords: looking for baseball cap with ships name @ also anyone who served in 51 &52 on board the tarawa.
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| Current Message 7 - November 30, 2007 |
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Entry: 63244
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
WORLD CRUISE '53- '54 |
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Jay (Digger) Diggins wrote on 2007-11-30 20:34:55.0
Comments: AROUND THE WORLD IN less than 360 days A million dollar experience worth about 2 cents today. GREAT guys GREAT LIBERTY never to be forgotten PS THEY SIGNED THE TRUCE WHEN THEY HEARD WE WERE COMING
Keywords: USS TARAWA CVA-40 DIGGER,F9F-5, AT, IRV OTTMAN, DON HOBDAY, LARRY WESSER, IKE McMILLEN,TOM WHITING
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| Current Message 8 - November 30, 2007 |
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Entry: 63243
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
WORLD CRUISE '53- '54 |
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Jay (Digger) Diggins wrote on 2007-11-30 20:34:55.0
Comments: AROUND THE WORLD IN less than 360 days A million dollar experience worth about 2 cents today. GREAT guys GREAT LIBERTY never to be forgotten PS THEY SIGNED THE TRUCE WHEN THEY HEARD WE WERE COMING
Keywords: USS TARAWA CVA-40 DIGGER,F9F-5, AT, IRV OTTMAN, DON HOBDAY, LARRY WESSER, IKE McMILLEN,TOM WHITING
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| Current Message 9 - June 24, 2007 |
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Entry: 61390
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
Just looking |
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bill cutrer wrote on 2007-06-24 12:16:33.0
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| Current Message 10 - March 22, 2007 |
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Entry: 60423
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
Lt. CDR Farnsworth CAG 101 |
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Gary Moseley wrote on 2007-03-22 05:21:14.0
Comments: I'm looking for information regarding then Lt. CDR C.G. Farnsworth CAG 101
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| Current Message 11 - October 22, 2006 |
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Entry: 59323
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
world cruise 1953-1951 |
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Maurice Lesser wrote on 2006-10-22 17:52:43.0
Comments: I lost my cruise book and would love to have another. I recall 2 deaths that ocurred while on board and believe their names are mentioned in the back of the cruise book in memorium. Robert Festa and Travis Jones are their names. If possible a copy of that page would be greatly appreciated. The Navy Department cannot find any information about them. I think it's another got lost in the fire".
Keywords: Stu (my name) Best friend Jack Kohler
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| Current Message 12 - September 18, 2006 |
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Entry: 58936
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
WOULD LIKE INFO IF POSSIBLE (REALLY IMPORTANT TO ME) |
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SANDRA PARISI wrote on 2006-09-18 19:28:12.0
Comments: MY DAD WAS ROY VANORDEN TOOMBS. I NEVER GREW UP WITH HIM & DIDN'T REALLY HAVE MUCH CONTACT WITH HIM TILL JUST BEFORE HE DIED IN 1993. HAVING A VERY HARD TIME ACCEPTING HIS LOSS, & I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM IF I COULD. PLEASE.... IF ANYONE KNEW HIM OR HAS ANY PICS, PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANYTHING. I REALLY WOULD APPRECIATE IT, & I THINK IT WOULD REALLY HELP BRING CLOSURE TO MY NOT KNOWING MUCH ABOUT HIM. HE WAS A CREW MEMBER ABOARD THE CV 40 USS TARAWA IN 1946, & YOU MAY KNOW HIM BY HIS NICKNAME "SKIP". HIS WIFE WAS ROSE. THANK YOU SO MUCH & I REALLY HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.... --SANDRA
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| Current Message 13 - September 8, 2006 |
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Entry: 58814
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
Email update |
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Franklin Digiacomo wrote on 2006-09-08 18:52:50.0
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| Current Message 14 - September 3, 2006 |
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Entry: 58728
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
USS TARAWA CV 40 1946 OR 1947 |
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Janet Brown wrote on 2006-09-03 11:41:16.0
Comments: My father was on this ship in either 1946 or 1947. It would mean a lot to him if I could find someone who was on the ship at the same time or if I could find some memorabilia. He is 77 years old. Please respond to
tantrum@spoiledbrat.com
if you have any information. Thanks!
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| Current Message 15 - June 8, 2006 |
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Entry: 57570
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
USS TARAWA (CVS-40) 1955 - 1956 |
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Richard E. Richards wrote on 2006-06-08 15:27:30.0
Comments: I was assigned to the TARAWA in the Boston Naval Shipyards in May or June 1955 and was a Yeoman in the Engineering Log Room and worked for the Chief, Engineer, some of the duties were handing out liberty passes - Home Port was the NAS at Quonset Point, R.I.; went down to the Caribbean, Guantanamo Bay & some of the Islands, St. Thomas, Port au Prince, etc. and Halifax Novia Scotia once; Transferred off the ship in June or July of 1956 to "Utility Squadron TWO, located on the NAS at Quonset Point, R.I. for about 14 months and then back to the Ninth Naval Dist. Headquarters, Great Lakes, Ill. I'd like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I can't remember the names of everyone I knew nor all of the Divisions in the Engineering Dept;, Hope to hear from someone who has a better memory than mine. Those were fun times. Richard
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| Current Message 16 - June 6, 2006 |
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Entry: 57537
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
USS Tarawa CV-40 Shakedown cruise album 1946-1947 |
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Sharon Baker wrote on 2006-06-06 15:39:50.0
Comments: Am looking for a copy of the shakedown cruise book for the USS Tarawa CV-40 1946. Thank you, Sharon
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| Current Message 17 - January 3, 2006 |
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Entry: 54991
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
Dads friends |
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Clark Shackelford wrote on 2006-01-03 17:09:29.0
Comments: I am looking for information about my dads tour on the Tarawa. He was ships barber. Unknown when, but he had a photo of the ship with Rock of Gabraltar in the background. Tour probably '46-'49 or '49-'52. When he discharged with friends, they bought Harleys, drove the beaches for a few days then he headed for Montana. Dad never talked about his tour, so we know nothing except the photos. Anybody out there that had a dad or grandpa buy a Harley and play on the beach?
Keywords: Gail Shackelford, USS Tarawa, Cv40
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| Current Message 18 - November 15, 2005 |
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Entry: 54125
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
VMF 114 Ordinance 1952-1955 |
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Lynn (Mahr) Falk wrote on 2005-11-15 20:30:20.0
Comments: My dad, Donald Mahr from Minnesota, served on the USS Tarawa when it left Quonset Point, Rhode Island on January 7, 1953. He was 18 years old then and worked in ordinance loading ammunition into the planes. He remembers the ship losing a pilot, Capt. Ralph J. Sayre, and his crewman when the plane went in the water as it was taking off from the carrier over Guantanamo Bay. He also served on the USS Wright. He was in Marine Fighter Squadron 114. He also remembers a return trip from Cuba in Hurricane Hazel when 2/3 of the ship got sick. He said a storm in the North Atlantic was the worst when the ship he was on cracked 18 seams and he tied a rope to himself when he was on deck on guard duty. He would like to hear from people he served with. Please contact me with information. Thank you, and thank you for your service!
Keywords: USS Tarawa VMF 114 Ordinance
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| Current Message 19 - November 15, 2005 |
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Entry: 54121
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
Ray Sinclair - CV40 - 1946-47 |
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Raymond Sinclair wrote on 2005-11-15 17:32:44.0
Comments: My Dad, Ray Sinclair was aboard "T" from 1946-1947 as an aircraft mechanic. He can be e-mailed at dodyray1@aol.com. He would love to hear from shipmates.
Keywords: CV40
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| Current Message 20 - September 17, 2005 |
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Entry: 53190
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
USS Tarawa CVA 40 1952 - 1954 |
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Arthur W. Dando wrote on 2005-09-17 00:00:00.0
Comments: Was on the World Tour with a great bunch of guys! Would be great to hear from my comrades from the flight deck or hanger deck.
Keywords: World Tour 1953-1954 Yellow Shirts Flight Deck Director Hanger Deck USS Tarawa CVA 40 V1F Division Dando
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| Current Message 21 - July 16, 2005 |
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Entry: 52053
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
CVA 40 1951 TO 1953 |
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James (Jim) Knoblach wrote on 2005-07-16 00:00:00.0
Comments: Plank Owner; 1951 Recommissioning. Two Med Cruises 1951 and 1952. Lead Machine Shop Petty Officer 1952-53. I saw the "Terrible T" at her home port in San Diego; she does not look like the old CV40 we knew. I am pleased she is still in service. She may outlast me! Best wishes to all who served on this memorable veteran.
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| Current Message 22 - April 3, 2005 |
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Entry: 49965
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
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Henry (Hank) SCHAAL wrote on 2005-04-03 19:05:51.0
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| Current Message 23 - April 3, 2005 |
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Entry: 49964
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
E-MAIL UPDATE |
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Henry (Hank) SCHAAL wrote on 2005-04-03 19:03:51.0
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Keywords: USS TARAWA CVA 40
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| Current Message 24 - April 2, 2005 |
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Entry: 49921
USS Tarawa (CV-40) |
E mail update |
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Tom ESposito wrote on 2005-04-02 09:25:25.0
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History wanted
On Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Michael W. Tierney mtierney@user1.channel1.com wrote:
My father was an aerial photographer on the ship, and I was interested
in any of the missions or stories about the ship. His name is Frank J.
Tierney.
It's mission during the war, any battle information, is it still in
service etc . . I'd would love to get some kind of biography of the
ship to keep in my book collection.
Do you know where I can find information on it ? Any information will be
greatly appreciated, thank you !
mtierney@user1.channel1.com
Mike
Marine Detachment
On Tue, 26 Nov 1996
James L. Tooke wrote:
22 PRIMROSE LANE 14051
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I WAS IN THE FLEET MARINE SERVICE, MARINE DETACHMENT USS TARAWA IN 1953
1955. WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM FORMER MARINES CAN YOU HELP ME?
CAG 101
On Sat, 01 May 1999
Walt Baker Email address wrote:
I served on-board from November 1953 until August 1954 in VF-102 as
part of CAG-101 (before it became ATG-201).
I would like to find any sailors who served aboard the USS Tarawa
CVA-40 from during 1953 until 1954. I was in VF-102 as part of
CAG-10(before it became ATG-201).
We received the Presidential Unit Citation for NEVER missing a
sortie over Korea!!
We were sending at least six groups of four aircraft over the
peninsula each day we were "on-the-line"; Meaning while we were in
the Sea of Japan. We, usually spent 10 days "on-the-line" and 10
days in Yokosuka for repairs. We often needed new wood for the
flight-deck after our banged-up aircraft came back!
We had three other squadrons aboard and rescue aircraft.
"KEEP'EM FLYING"
Walt Baker
Cencula
On Wed, 9 Dec 1998
John D.Cencula III Email address wrote:
My father served in the Navy in the 1950's he was on the U.S.S. Tarawa
1952-54 OR longer. He died when I was seven in 1973.
I have been going all the things he had from when he was in the Navy. I
would like to reach anyone who knew him i have alot of info on the ship
and his shipmates World Cruise books lots of pics.
If there anything you can do it would be of great help if you can't
help maybe you an point me in the right direction.
Thank You
John D.Cencula III
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