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Entry: 78352 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	CREW MEMBER - USS WASP
JACK STANLEY wrote on March 28, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: V-4 DIVISION USS WASP 1953--1956 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 78015 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	USS WASP-USS HOBSON COMBINED REUNION
RALPH ROMANO SR. wrote on February 27, 2011 CITY AND STATE: BREINIGSVILLE PA UNIT: V-2 DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: USS Wasp(CV-18,CVA-18,CVS-18) and USS Hobson(DD-464,DMS-26) Combined Reunion Dates: April 29 - May 04, 2011 Service: U.S. Navy / Marines Location of Reunion: Charleston, S C USS Wasp (CV-18, CVA-18, CVS-18), Inc. and USS Hobson Memorial Society Invites All Ship's Companies, Officers, Air Groups, Crew, Marines and their Families of both ships A combined Memorial Service will be held at 0930 on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) For more information contact: Chairman - Ralph D. Romano (V-2 Div 1952 - 1953) Telephone: (610) 351-1720 E-mail: esrrdr@rcn.com For more information and reservations contact: Steve Ellis Journeys P.O. Box 383 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868-0383 Telephone 1-800-953-7469 E-mail carolann@discountours.com Keywords: Wasp, Hobson, Collision, 2011 Reunion, Charleston SC

Entry: 76636 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE
ROBERT (BOB) KEILMANN wrote on November 6, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SAN ANTONIO TX UNIT: CV WASP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I was on the Wasp 1956/1957

Entry: 72548 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	USS WASP (CVA-18) VF-151
PAMELA STOWERS wrote on November 26, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MARIETTA GA UNIT: NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Does anyone know anything about these "patches" My father died many years ago and I'm trying to trace some of his history. I have many patches fronm his early Naval days. He was a pilot. His name was Eugene Chapman McLaughlin Jr. Keywords: Father was in Navy. Nicknamed "Bulldog" or "SCOTTY" Trying to trace some Naval "patches" of flight missons or squadrons. "Fighting Fifty One",

Entry: 72547 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	USS WASP (CVA-18) VF-151
PAMELA STOWERS wrote on November 26, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MARIETTA GA UNIT: NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Does anyone know anything about these "patches" My father died many years ago and I'm trying to trace some of his history. I have many patches fronm his early Naval days. He was a pilot. Keywords: Father was in Navy. Nicknamed "Bulldog" or "SCOTTY" Trying to trace some Naval "patches" of flight missons or squadrons. "Fighting Fifty One",

Entry: 72385 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	LOOKING FOR WASP RADIOMEN 1951 TO 1955
SALVATORE DOMINO wrote on November 17, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: looking for shipmates Keywords:

Entry: 71693 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	OBITUARY - ROBERT ANGELO CICERO SR. - SERVED ON THE USS WASP
FREDERICK R. MILLER wrote on September 21, 2009 CITY AND STATE: BALLSTON SPA NY UNIT: USS WASP CVS-18 61 - 63 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: The following obituary was published in the Glens Falls (NY) Post Star. HUDSON FALLS -- Robert Angelo Cicero Sr., 67, of Chestnut Street, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home after a valiant 10-year battle with cancer on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. Born on March 3, 1942, in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Angelo and Carmela (Bucolo) Cicero. Bob was a 1960 Fort Edward High School graduate. Following high school, Bob enlisted in the U.S Navy. He served on the USS WASP. His continued patriotism showed in his memberships to the USS Wasp Reunion Group and the Hudson Falls American Legion Post No.574. On Oct. 14, 1961, Bob married Carol (Caruso) at St. Joseph Church, Fort Edward. Bob was employed by the New York State Department of Corrections for 25 years, retiring in 1992. He was an active communicant of St. Joseph Church, Fort Edward, where he was a member of the Fort Edward council No. 336 Knights of Columbus. Bob had a deep faith in the Blessed Mother, was very devout in his prayer of the rosary and enjoyed pilgrimages to the shrines of Marmora, St. Anne De Beaupre in Canada, and Medjugorie in Bosnia. Bob loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed his daily trips to Seeleys Restaurant to be with his family and friends. Bob enjoyed horse racing and visiting casinos; owning several harness horses that raced at the Saratoga Harness Track. He was a die-hard New York Yankees fan and supported the New York Giants, Knicks and Syracuse sports teams as well. Besides his parents, he also was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Cicero, his sister, Domenica Turco, his two nephews, Joseph and John Montello, his niece, Cindy Carpenter, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Charles and Susie Caruso, his sister-in-law, Lita Caruso, his two brothers-in-law, Anthony Caruso and Bernard Curtis and his aunt, Anna Choppy. Survivors besides his wife of 47 years include his children: Carmel Sue Cowan and her husband, Andrew, of West Boylston, Mass., Mary Margaret Randall and her husband, Timothy, of Jermyn, Pa., Carol Lynn Davis and her husband, Shane, of Hudson Falls, and Robert A. Cicero Jr. and his wife, Heather, of Fort Edward; his grandchildren: Timothy J. Randall Jr. and his wife, Crystle, of West Lafayette, Ind., Daniel Randall of Jermyn, Pa., Susan and Melissa Cowan of West Boylston, Mass., Nicholas and Cory Davis of Glens Falls, Casey and Laura Cicero of Fort Edward, and Audrey Lynn Davis of Hudson Falls; his great-granddaughter, Arianna Randall of West LaFayette, Ind.; his siblings: Mary Curtis of Fort Edward, Sebastian Cicero and his wife, Molly, of Queensbury, and Angela Cicero Viele and her husband, David, of Hudson Falls; his sisters-in-law, Theresa Cicero of Indiana and Shirley Caruso of Hudson Falls; his brothers-in-law, John Turco of Fairfield, Ohio, Jerry Caruso and his wife, Joan, of Hudson Falls, Charles Caruso of Fort Edward and Robert Caruso and his wife, Linda, of Gansevoort; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. For online condolences and to view the book of memories, please visit at www.kilmerfuneralhome.com. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at St. Joseph Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating. The Rite of Committal with full military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fort Edward. Donations may be made in Bobs memory to St. Joseph Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828, or to the Hudson Falls American Legion Post No. 574, 72 Pearl St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or to Washington County Hospice, 415 Lower Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839. The family wished to extend a special and sincere thank you to Dr. Marc S. Ernstoff and his staff at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Keywords:

Entry: 70481 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	DID YOU KNOW DAN REARDON AOAN USS WASP CVA-18 1953
MARK REARDON wrote on June 7, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with my father Daniel Reardon AOAN on the USS WASP CVA-18 around 1953. My dad passed away in 1995 and subsequently my wife and I had two boys who are now 7 and 3. I realized that I don't have a heck of a lot of info for them when it comes to Grampa's service. Anybody out there that could help I would greatly appreciate .Thanks for your time and especially for your service. Most Sincerely Mark Reardon Keywords:

Entry: 69466 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	O.I. DIV., USS WASP, 1954-1955
DENNIS ERICKSON wrote on March 12, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SAN FRANCISCO CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: It would be good to hear from any shipmates from the Wasp. Keywords: USS Wasp,CVA 18, O.I. Div.

Entry: 69343 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	RETIRED ON WASP 1975
ALFRED (AL) MERRILL wrote on March 3, 2009 CITY AND STATE: HERNANDO FL UNIT: AVIATION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT CHIEF SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 69323 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	WHERE ARE YOU
BOB DILKS wrote on March 2, 2009 CITY AND STATE: DEPTFORD NJ UNIT: DECK CREW PORT SIDE 2ND DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Trying to locate Patrick Martin Russell from Azuza Ca he also was in the 2nd Div Keywords: Dikssie Reds

Entry: 68649 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	USS WASP ASSOCIATION CONTACT
GENE BROWN wrote on January 12, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I am trying to find a contact person with the USS Wasp Association. Could someone please forward me this information. Thank You! Keywords:

Entry: 68575 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	SEARCHING
TAMMY PICKARD wrote on January 7, 2009 CITY AND STATE: PORTAGE WI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords: Looking for information William (BILL)Comer a friend who was on the U.S.S Wasp in the 50s,also looking for any information on my dad who was in the navy his name was GEORGE W.Pickard he was also a seabee.

Entry: 68339 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	LOOKING FOR AN OLD SHIPMSTE.
KIMBERLY BAKOSH wrote on December 21, 2008 CITY AND STATE: DAYTON OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: My father served on the USS Wasp as a BoilermanII from 1955 to -1957. His name is Robert Irvin Smith. He is 75 now and widowed, and a little lonley. I thought maybe if he re-conected with some one from the Wasp it might fill a void for him. I also Have all his navypapers and 1 picture taken at the U.S. nav. Tra center in San Diego, California on January 9, 1953 with co.comd'r L.W.Woodall B T I and Petty officers. Would be interested in knowing some of the others names etc. They are holding a flag with the numbers 869.

Entry: 67855 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	USS WASP (CV-18) - CRAIG ROTHHAMMER WROTE:
ROBERT MARBLE wrote on November 12, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MISSION VIEJO CA UNIT: USS WASP (CV-18) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Dear Craig: You wrote: "After transiting the Panama Canal and crossing the Pacific......" When the WASP was converted in Brooklyn Navy Yard, new gun sponsons for her 5"-54 caliber guns were installed on both sides of its hull. The Panama Canal locks are only 110 feet wide, so the WASP could no longer go through the locks. The WASP transited the Suez Canal in order to reach Japan. Sincerely, BUBBLEHEAD BOB Keywords: USS WASP collision with USS HOBSON

Entry: 66640 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	EDWARD B. BALLARD
CARLA CHAPMAN wrote on July 23, 2008 CITY AND STATE: STATESVILLE NC UNIT: NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather, Radio Communicator, Ed Ballard, was on the WASP when it sank (not sure of exact details as he never really liked to talk about it) but I would love to hear from shipmates, family members of shipmates, or those who knew him and other stories. Thanks in advance, a loving granddaughter, Carla Keywords: USS WASP (when it sank)

Entry: 66384 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	LOOKING FOR JOHN (JACK) O'BRIEN
RALPH ROMANO SR. wrote on July 7, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BREINIGSVILLE PA UNIT: V-2 DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I am lookiing for former shipmate, John (Jack) O'Brien from Brooklyn N.Y. We were on the Wasp (V-2 Div) along with Sam Panciroli the night of the collison with the U.S.S. Hobson. The three of us went from Bainbridge to NATTC Jacksonville to NATTC Millington, TN for Aviation Machinist school and then aboard the Wasp... Jack was a very good basketball player and he played on the Wasp Basketball Team that had 45 wins and 2 losses. Keywords: U.S.S. Wasp, U.S.S. Hobson, Sammy, Power Jeeps, V-2 Div. Hoops

Entry: 66180 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	LOST PATCH
WILLIAM OHARA wrote on June 23, 2008 CITY AND STATE: HOUSTON TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Looking for a copy of this patch i lost from a dear friend of mine Frank Cafferty Seattle WA.I would like to buy an original or photo copy for reference.Cost not important.I can't loose his best memories.Thank You Keywords: uss wasp world cruise 1953 korea task force 77

Entry: 65920 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	USS WASP CVS-18 V-4 DIV 68-69
GEORGE KERNAGHAN wrote on June 4, 2008 CITY AND STATE: KANSAS CITY MO UNIT: V-4 DIVISION AVIATION FUELS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was assigned aboard the USS Wasp CVS-18 during 68-69, in V-4 Division (Aviation Fuels). The V-4 Division Officer was Lt. M.R. McNee, and I am searching for any of my shipmates who were aboard the Wasp at that time. I have two cruisebooks, one of which is the 25th anniversary edition, for the ships company. Contact me via e-mail at: gekernaghan@yahoo.com . I'd especially like to hear from Hugo Herold, C.L. Ward, Frank Wardell, R.D. Jones, or the Van Dett brothers. Keywords: V-4 Div / 68-69 / Cruisebook

Entry: 64737 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	DAUGHTER OF PATRICK H DECK
JENNY HOLFORD wrote on March 14, 2008 CITY AND STATE: CALDWELL ID UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad served on the Wasp during the Korean War. His name is Patrick H Deck, he was a gunners mate. If anyone knew him, and would like to share some stories with his daughter I would love to hear them. Thank you, Jenny Holford Keywords:

Entry: 64020 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	KOREA1952 WASP HOBSON COLLISION APR.26
EDWARD FILMER wrote on January 25, 2008 CITY AND STATE: WILMINGTON NC UNIT: RADAR CIC.1951-53 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: any hobson survivors recall darkend ship maneuvers and comments arguments on bridge ??? 170 men lost .memorial @ charleston..sc.. Keywords: j.smartz.southerland. sanger. ramey capt. melin farquar.kelly.poulnot..

Entry: 64003 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	SEARCHING FOR OLD (CV 18) USS WASP.
DAVID FRYE wrote on January 24, 2008 CITY AND STATE: FORT PAYNE AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: My Daddy served with the US Marine detachment on the USS Wasp from 1952 to late 1953.I am trying to find a model of the old CV-18.Can someone please give me some information concerning this matter. I am also looking to find a model (1/48 scale) of the old Royal Navy Blackburn Buccaneer. This aircraft flew with the fleet airarm of the Royal Navy from 1958 to 1978.I would surely appreciate some assistance. And last but not least I am also trying to find a model of the old HMS Ark Royal (the slant deck carrier) and a model of the USS John F. Kennedy. If anyone has any information please let me know.Thank you very much. Keywords: USS Saratoga , HMS Ark Royal(old slant deck carrier) F-4 Phantoms , A-4 Skyhawk , F-8 Crusader , F4U Corsair , AD Skyraider , S-2 Buccaneer , (Royl Navy).And USS John F. Kennedy and old CV-18 USS Wasp.Also I was in the TET offensive of early 1968. My unit was Co.I 3/9 3Rd. Marine Division , Okinawa.

Entry: 63379 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	LOOKING FOR ( SAM ) Q.J. CARRIGY., SN
PAUL PULLEY SR. wrote on December 12, 2007 CITY AND STATE: DOWNEY CA UNIT: 3 RD. DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: SAM CARRIGY FROM NEW YOUR, WE WHERE ON THE SAME SHIP BACK IN 1970. LOOK ME UP AGAIN FROM PAUL PULLEY

Entry: 62070 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	RESEARCH FOR MY DAD AND ME
MICHAEL FOX JR. wrote on August 24, 2007 CITY AND STATE: BUNA TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: my granpa was on the u.s.s warp (cv18) in the 50's he die in 02 of old age . So now i am trying to learn more about the ship he was on . my dad and i know only little about the ship of what he told us, any help will be nice.

Entry: 58145 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	CVA-18-- AFTER SUEZ UNTIL JULY 1955
CHARLES (CHUCK) TAYLOR wrote on July 19, 2006 CITY AND STATE: TUSCALOOSA AL UNIT: SHIPS CO/ P.O - RADIO SHACK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Got off ship in Frisco July, 1955, maybe someone would remember me and send me an e-mail. Thanks, Keywords: Chuck

Entry: 54800 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	USS WASP (CV-18) - POST TRUCE
ROBERT MARBLE wrote on December 23, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SARASOTA FL UNIT: FOX DIVISION ON USS WASP (CV-18) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: The HOBSON was classified and named DMS-26 )Destroyer Minesweeper prior to the collison with the WASP near the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean on 4/26/52. She was no longer (DD-464). Check it out! Also, the USS WASP left Norfolk, VA on 9/16/53 crossing the Atlantic Ocean and transiting the Suez Canal on her way to Japan. The WASP could not transit the Panama Canal, due to the recent addition of new gun sponsons for her 5"-54 cal guns mounted on port and starboard sides of the vessel. The Panama Canal locks are only 110 feet wide and WASP would never pass through the locks. Check it out! I rode WASP during that period and have a cruise book showing WASP transiting the Suez Canal. Respectfully, Robert F. Marble TMCS(SS) USN (Ret) Keywords: Collision between USS WASP (CV-18) and USS HOBSON (DMS-26)on 4/26/52.

Entry: 54093 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	LOOKIN FOR USS WASP CRUISE BOOK 1951- 1952
TIM HUFFMAN wrote on November 13, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking to replace a cruise book from the USS Wasp 1951 - 1952. My father was a Corpsman on board during those dates. Would like to obtain a copy of the book in his memory. Also if any served with hom would like to talk to. Thanks CWO Tim Huffman USMC Ret. Keywords: Wasp, 1951, 1952

Entry: 52812 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	LOOKING FOR JAMES MARINO'S FRIENDS
L. MARINO wrote on August 24, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I am James Marino's widow. I'm looking for any of his friends from the Navy. THANK YOU Keywords: Wasp, 1951-1955, Marino, James

Entry: 52443 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	DINNERWARE MY DAD GAVE MY MOTHER OF USS WASP
PATRICIA LUNA-CLARK wrote on August 4, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ANDALUSIA AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone can help me with this wish for her I would be for ever in you debt.My father killed himself in July 99 because of his throat cancer.And that the only thing he left me,cause my voical cords and all were removed just 3 months to the day he killed himself and he never got to see but one of his Grandkids of which he has 23 now and 17 great grankids.I am his oldest Daughter and he has 3 boys.Two older brothers and one younger.He was 10 yrs older than my mother.Her name at the time was Elaine Jarman-Luna.They met in Pensacola when he was 24 and she was 14.them and another couple went to mississippi to get married.The woman was a cousin named Elvyn Eddins and she married a man that also served on the ship.So if you know anything about my father of where I can get some more of the dishes I would be deaply in your debt. Keywords: My dads name was James William Luna.And he served on the Wasp durning the Korean War and WWII I think.But he gave my mother a service of 4 dinner plates with bread plate soup bowl cup and saucer.On the back it gives the mans name that took the snap shot of the Wasp while he was in and Air Plane.I want to know if there are anymore sets out there and if so would you be willing to part with them.

Entry: 51990 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	CWERS LIST 1943-1945
ED DONAHUE wrote on July 12, 2005 CITY AND STATE: - - UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My Dad, Edward Jerome Craig was on the Wasp in the Pacific during WW II. I would like a list of cooks on the Wasp @ that time to add to family history.... Thank-you Edw. Keywords:

Entry: 47177 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	USS WASP CV 18
CHRISSIE ATKINS wrote on November 29, 2004 CITY AND STATE: NASHVILLE TN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ......... Comments: I am looking for a model of the USS WASP cv18 for my dad for Christmas. He served on the WASP in the late 50's. Please Let me know where I can find one wothout paying 1200+ for it. Keywords:

Entry: 45736 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	LOOKING FOR A MODEL OF THE USS WASP CV-9
WENDY ENGLEDOW wrote on September 10, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for a model of the USS WASP CV-9. I would like to give it to my father who served on the USS WASP CV-9 the years of 1955-1957. Also would like to hear from anyone that knew him on the USS WASP. My Father's name is Howard Engledow. He was a machinist mate 3rd class. Keywords: USS WASP

Entry: 43629 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	O-R DIV. USS WASP CVA-18
CECIL EVAN WRIDE wrote on June 7, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ABERDEEN ID UNIT: OR DIV. RADIO/TELETYPE COMM. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 42739 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
TOM AELLIS wrote on May 1, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MALVERNE NY UNIT: USS WASP CVA18 1ST DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 41709 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	WANTING TO KNOW
ANNA PRINCE wrote on March 13, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am the widow of Billy Larkin Prince. He left behind a son---I am trying to build memories of a father. He will never have the honor of knowing. I found a book, while going through his things. It has the USS WASP written in it. Does any one have any picture or information on him.I would appreciate any responds. He was in the Navy in the year of 1952. This is all the information I have on him. Keywords:

Entry: 40698 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	SS WASP CVA-18/ 1956 FAR EAST
MITCHELL RUSS wrote on February 8, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MORGANTOWN KY UNIT: SECERT SIX/MINE WARFARE/6TH DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: trying to find anyone that was in my team in the mine warfare shop/ the secert six/ six div. 1955,56,57 Keywords: KY REB.

Entry: 40230 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	E MAIL ME
THOMAS (TOM) AELLIS wrote on January 24, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MALVERNE NY UNIT: USS WASP CVA18 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: was in the first div,would like to hear from c. crabb Keywords:

Entry: 38662 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	O-R DIVISION
JIM SHELLHAMMER wrote on November 24, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 37006 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	NORBIT LEE MCQUILLEN
YVONNE STONE wrote on September 19, 2003 CITY AND STATE: LEXINGTON KY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Did you know my dad? He was on the Wasp when it collided with the Hobson. Please share any information and pictures. Keywords: Machinist Mate 2, Wasp, Nicknames: Mac and Nub, from Kentucky

Entry: 36849 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	NORBIT LEE MCQUILLEN
YVONNE STONE wrote on September 11, 2003 CITY AND STATE: LEXINGTON KY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Machinist Mate, served on USS Wasp (CVA-18), USS Tarawa (CV-40) and USS Cabot (CVL-28), Nicknames were "Mac" or "Nub" from Louisville, KY, Was on ship when collided with Hobson. Keywords:

Entry: 36482 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	NORBIT L. MCQUILLEN
YVONNE STONE wrote on August 25, 2003 CITY AND STATE: LEXINGTON KY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad, Norbit Lee McQuillen served in the Navy during the Korean and WWII. He passed away when I was 27 and I never had the opportunity to talk with him about his days in the service because my parents divorced while I was very young. His only grandson (my son) is currently serving in the Navy and we'd like anyone that may have known him to share any/all information of him during this time with us. I know he was on the Wasp and I believe he was a Machinist Mate (?). Keywords: Believe he was on the Wasp. He may have been a Machinist Mate (?). From Kentucky.

Entry: 35191 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	CREW MEMBER
JOSEPH AITKEN wrote on July 1, 2003 CITY AND STATE: WILMINGTON DE UNIT: ENGRG. DEPT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: ANYONE WHO MAY KNOW ME Keywords:

Entry: 33189 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	DENNIS DE MAINE
DAVID DE MAINE wrote on March 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: 2 Questions, First if you knew my Dad, emeial me so I can hook ya guys back up I am building a 1/350 scale model of the wasp ( Trumpeter Models - CV9 _ Just released as WWII version) Very nice kit by the way,,,,,I was wondering if you had any nice deck shots in color...to help me detail. I am building for my dad who was on CV18 52-56. We were at Pennsicola Fl Naval musuem and saw a larger model of the WASP....gave me the idea, and it so happens a new kit was just introduced. Dad was on her before and after the deck retro fit, so any pics would be helpful. Though I am not building the retro fit. Anyway, just wondering, thank you Regars David Keywords:

Entry: 32671 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	U.S.S WASP
DAVID JOHNSON wrote on March 10, 2003 CITY AND STATE: KENNEBUNK ME UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking to find anyone who might have known my dad, Reginald R. Johnson, who served on the Wasp during the Korean War. I know he was on the ship when it collided with the Hobson. I believe he was a petty officer at the time. He died when i was only 21, and i never really got to talk to him about this part of his life. Anyone who knew him who could tell me about him during this time, it would be greatly appreciated. david w. johnson Keywords: u.s.s. Wasp

Entry: 30220 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	INFO SQUADRON 196 1954 1955
ROBERT CAMPBELL wrote on December 7, 2002 CITY AND STATE: GRAND RAPIDS MI UNIT: SQUADRON-196 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: wish to have reuion Keywords: looking-for friends

Entry: 24435 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE
JOE DE GRACE wrote on March 31, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BROCKTON MA UNIT: COOK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 18653 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE
ALFRED (AL) MERRILL wrote on August 13, 2001 CITY AND STATE: HERNANDO FL UNIT: GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Looking for some of my troops during this tour. Keywords: I was Chief ASC in charge of support equipment from 69-71.

Entry: 13629 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	CREW MEMBER
MICHELLE HOAG wrote on December 15, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello am searching for my grandfather Jim Hoag have never met but heard just alittle bit about.Was married to a Phyllis had two sons jimmy and Philip.Have heard that he was in korea and on the USS Wasp.I do have a picture of him from 1951 cannot read the writing on back But it says BELL on it.If anyone Knows anything PLEASE contact me @ Robertnmich@aol.com. Keywords: Jim (JAMES) Cook Hoag not sure have 1 picture from 1951

Entry: 12872 USS WASP (CV-18) POST TRUCE	USS WASP 11/54-2?/55 FLAG CT
TOM FRAWLEY wrote on November 10, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: FLAG CT (CT3) BERTHED W/REPAIR DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: No work New Year's morning 1954 because of Eisenhower! Keywords:

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BILL METCALF wrote on September 12, 2000 CITY AND STATE: FREMONT CA UNIT: USS WASP CVS-18 (1964-67) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ......... Comments: The USS WASP Association is sponsoring a WASP Memorial aboard the USS HORNET CV-12, herself a museum at the former NAS Alameda (San Francisco Bay). At this writing 9/12/00 we are restoring a compartment aboard the HORNET - Please visit the HORNET - also an ESSEX-Class - AND - the WASP's Sister Ship. A visit aboard will bring back memories. Questions? Then email me. Regards, bill Keywords:

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