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63 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - August 3, 2009
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Entry: 71154
USS Antietam (CV-36)

looking for info on Paul Commons

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Lecia Russell wrote on 2009-08-03 18:02:22.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my Father Paul Commons he served on the Antietam from Aug 16 1951 to Jan 1953. I know that October 30 1952 while in California he was in an auto accident that seriously injuried him and killed his friend and shipmate, he was in the Naval hospital in Mare Island Vallejo California till December 1952 according to his Military Records I recieved,He did not like to talk about this. He was then Honorable discharged in Jan 23 1953. Any information regarding him would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Paul L Commons MMFN served on USS Norton Sound,USS Leyte,USS Willard Keith and USS Antietam CV36

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Current Message 2 - June 22, 2009
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Entry: 70670
USS Antietam (CV-36)

Antietam Shipmates

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Fred Ellis wrote on 2009-06-22 21:03:50.0

Comments: If any of you guys are still alive, I would like to here from you and know what you did after the Korean War.

Keywords: Recalled Naval Reserve Shipmates

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Current Message 3 - June 21, 2009
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Entry: 70646
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a-division personel/machine shop

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leonard petit wrote on 2009-06-21 09:06:54.0

Comments:

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Current Message 4 - May 9, 2009
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Entry: 70112
USS Antietam (CV-36)

lost ship

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kevin wheeler wrote on 2009-05-09 17:10:26.0

Comments: I was told that there is a stone war memorial to the ship and crew of ? there were 80-90 men that were lost and the 7 men that lived. is there anyone who is familiar with this ship and crew, I am looking for info on it, this is for my dad and he can not remeber all the facts, but he was one of the 7 who servied,he was told not to speak of this, when he saw this stone while they were in and around mission texas recentily. I know that info here is not much but any help would be great.

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Current Message 5 - February 13, 2009
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Entry: 69108
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claudio garcia wrote on 2009-02-13 17:21:19.0

Comments: I was captain of the fleet of the Argentine Navy overseas, I'm retired now and and I love the deep sea, a greeting atodos morgan

Keywords: ship Nicknames morgan

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Current Message 6 - January 30, 2009
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Entry: 68893
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Looking for anything about Charles Cooner

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Bob Cooner wrote on 2009-01-30 07:50:18.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my father. He served on the ship during the Korean war but not sure what years. He was an AE2 and assigned to a bomber squadron, I think. He has attended reunions with the squadron before he passed away in 98. Anyone who may have known him and/or have any info I would greatly appreciate getting in contact with me.

Keywords: CE Cooner USS Antietam

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Current Message 7 - November 20, 2008
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Entry: 67959
USS Antietam (CV-36)

Did anyone know CHARLES FREER AO2 FROM WALWORTH, NY

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Matt Reeves wrote on 2008-11-20 20:03:23.0

Comments: CHARLES FREER from Walworth, NY? Anyone remember him?

Keywords: I am looking for anyone who knew my uncle CHARLES FREER - AO2. He served on the USS Antietam from somewhere from 1952-1956 we believe. I have a few pictures of him and his buddies. I am putting together a special book for his daughter and would LOVE any stories or memories of him. Thanks!!!

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Current Message 8 - August 5, 2008
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Entry: 66808
USS Antietam (CV-36)

Antietam 51-52

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James Johnson wrote on 2008-08-05 20:30:49.0

Comments: Looking for anyone that knew my father Billy Johnson (E-Division) seved in Korea. Would love it if I could find photos.

Keywords: USS Antietam 51-52

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Current Message 9 - July 10, 2008
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Entry: 66435
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Chief Kemper?

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renee champlin wrote on 2008-07-10 08:21:55.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father William E. Kemper aka "Bill" Served on Antietam in early 50's in Korea. Also served on USS Wasp in WW2 & was Leading Chief of O&R at NAS Corpus Christi Tex

Keywords: Antietam Chief "William E. Kemper" "Bill Kemper"

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Current Message 10 - February 29, 2008
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Entry: 64534
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Stephanie Cheffro wrote on 2008-02-29 11:26:28.0

Comments: I am the daughter of John Ciriello who served on the USS Antietam during the Korean War and am searching for any shipmates, photos, and information from anyone who remembers him. He was an electrician from Boston and passed away when I was young, so I cannot retrieve any information on his service. Thanks.

Keywords: USS antietam

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Current Message 11 - November 22, 2007
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Entry: 63138
USS Antietam (CV-36)

Robinson- Flying from a carrier

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Lester Dean Robinson wrote on 2007-11-22 17:45:21.0

Comments: I am seeking anyone with information or knowledge of Calvin Lester Robinson ? He sometimes went by the name of Tex or Robbie. This was my father, and I know very little about him. I had been told: He was a pilot who flew off of Air Craft Carriers, during the Korean war. Would that mean he was in the Air Force or the Navy? Could it have been either? He was a Texan. He played many musical instruments, especially Guitar, Fiddle, piano, and accordion. He loved to entertain people. (He was a good Yodeler- in that Texas style) He was tall (6 2 to 6 4) and had a good sense of humor, practical joker, And of course he loved to chase the women. I know he did not die in Korea- I would not be here. I was born in 59. He did maintain a Pilots License after he returned home, he used to take us up in a Cessna on occasion. I dont have much more info, than that. I dont know if he is alive or dead! The lack of knowledge has pretty much possessed me over the years since he disappeared. Thank you, for anything you can tell me, no matter how big or slight. I cant describe this feeling of knowing nothing of my Dad. Lester Dean Robinson

Keywords: Calvin Lester Robinson, Tex, Robbie,information or knowledge of Calvin Lester Robinson,"Pilot", Air Craft Carrier, unknown, Air Force, or Navy?,a Texan, He played many, musical instruments, especially Guitar, Fiddle, piano, and accordion, He was tall (6 2 to 6 4), disappeared, alive or dead,

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Current Message 12 - April 11, 2007
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Entry: 60637
USS Antietam (CV-36)

Looking for members of USS Antietam (CV-36)

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Cheryl Wilson wrote on 2007-04-11 23:28:18.0

Comments: Hi, I am looking for shipmates of my dad. He was on this ship USS Antietam (CV-36) just shortly after WWII I believe. He was born in 1927 and was actually drafted into the Army, but ran as fast as he could to the Navy Enlistment office. So, he was probably only 17 or so when he was drafted? I never did get the actual dates and he is not in good health, so I was trying to find information on his unit and if there are any shipmates. I know he went to the South Pacific where there was a Typhoon they all had to endure - he went to Japan and brought back a beautiful silk painting of Tigers. I believe he was in Hawaii at some point - Australia was his favorite.

Keywords: Hi, I am looking for shipmates of my dad. He was on this ship USS Antietam (CV-36) just shortly after WWII I believe. He was born in 1927 and was actually drafted into the Army, but ran as fast as he could to the Navy Enlistment office. So, he was probably only 17 or so when he was drafted? I never did get the actual dates and he is not in good health, so I was trying to find information on his unit and if there are any shipmates. I know he went to the South Pacific where there was a Typhoon they all had to endure - he went to Japan and brought back a beautiful silk painting of Tigers. I believe he was in Hawaii at some point - Australia was his favorite.

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Current Message 13 - March 3, 2007
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Entry: 60205
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Clarence James Spence

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James Spence wrote on 2007-03-03 21:33:06.0

Comments: My father, Clarence James Spence, served on the Antietam during the Korean Conflict. If anyone remembers him, I would appreciate any information you might have about him. I believe his nickname was "Jinx".

Thank you,

James Spence

Keywords: Spence, Antietam

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Current Message 14 - February 12, 2007
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Entry: 59996
USS Antietam (CV-36)

Anyone remember serving with Eugene (Skip) Minger?

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Eugene J. Minger wrote on 2007-02-12 00:04:50.0

Comments: My Father, Eugene J. (Skip) Minger served as a Gunnery Officer aboard the Antietam until the 1950's when he was selected for flight training. I'd like to hear from anyone who served with him. As a veteran I can appreciate a good "Sea Story". Dad is in poor health now and is unable to say much. I'd like to put together an oral history to tell the Great Grandkids.

When I was a youngster He spoke of an F4U Squadron Called "The Bent Wing Exterminators". Can anyone provide any information on this unit?

Thanks, Gene Minger.

Keywords: Eugene J. Minger Sr., Skip Minger, CV36 Antietam

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Current Message 15 - January 31, 2007
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Entry: 59868
USS Antietam (CV-36)

looking for shipmates for John Squires

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Jeff Squires wrote on 2007-01-31 18:36:25.0

Comments: Does anybody have information about my dad, John Squires or any photos of what he was doing in the war. I wanna find out more about him. I think he was a fire man or worked in the boiler room on the ship,

Keywords: USS Antietam, Korean War. 1956-1960

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Current Message 16 - May 12, 2006
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Entry: 57118
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Jack Shubert

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Charles Lovelace wrote on 2006-05-12 13:08:34.0

Comments: to: Jack Shubert I'm unable to acquire photos you previously referred to can you forward them to me, via internet? Thanks in advance, Charles E. Lovelace, Jr.

Keywords: Charles Lovelace, WWII, USS Antietam CV 36 , Japan, Korea, Pensacola

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Current Message 17 - April 22, 2006
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Entry: 56796
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Looking For Info.

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Diana Friess wrote on 2006-04-22 20:10:20.0

Comments: My father servered on the Antietam in the Korean war,and I am trying to find out as much information that I can.My father is David E. Starks he passed away in August of 1997 and never talked much about it. I would like to share information about him with his grand children. Please help if you can.

Keywords: Korean War,Uss Antietam CV-36

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Current Message 18 - April 17, 2006
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Entry: 56706
USS Antietam (CV-36)

Korea 1951 & 1952 - Know Me?

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Roland (Johnny) Stoecklin wrote on 2006-04-17 00:10:44.0

Comments: Looking for shipmates, Chief Decker.

Keywords: Disbursing Payroll S-3

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Current Message 19 - December 19, 2005
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Entry: 54734
USS Antietam (CV-36)

anyone remember Robert E. Kotowski

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Marion Kotowski wrote on 2005-12-19 14:04:07.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who might remember Robert E. Kotowski. He served on the USN Antietam and the USN Valley Forge I think in the 1940's but not certain.I don't know his rank or title. He was my father-in-law and died before I could learn anything about him. Any information would be helpful, I am trying to put together a special book for my husband. Thank you

Keywords: USN Antietam or USN Valley Forge

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Current Message 20 - September 9, 2005
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Entry: 53070
USS Antietam (CV-36)

looking for info

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Chris Weiland wrote on 2005-09-09 00:00:00.0

Comments: My father, Raymond "Jay" Weiland, was a weatherman onboard the Antietam from 1954 to 1956, I think. I'm trying to find out some information about his time onboard. My dad past away 4 years ago and he did not talk a lot about his time on the Antietam. If you remember him, please e-mail me. Thank you.

Keywords: Weatherman on Antietam

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Current Message 21 - July 16, 2005
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Entry: 52069
USS Antietam (CV-36)

Antietam 1956-1957

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Barbara Lee wrote on 2005-07-16 00:00:00.0

Comments: Hi. My father served on the Antietam between 1956 and 1957 as a cook. I am trying to put together a scrapbook for him for his birthday. His name is Frederick Stetson. I think he might have been a third class or a 2nd class cook. Anybody with any info please email me at barbaraslee@comcast.net. Thank you Barbara

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Current Message 22 - May 11, 2005
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Entry: 50779
USS Antietam (CV-36)

Searching For Information

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Tiffany Earhart wrote on 2005-05-11 16:40:53.0

Comments: I am trying to find more information regarding my Grandfathers service time. His name was Johnnie Dickerson and I believe he was drafted towards the end of WWII and he served aboard the USS Antietam sometime between 1942-1946. I also believe his MOS had something to do with mechanical as he was African American. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I can be emailed at SnowBunnie1978@adelphia.net. Thanks!

Keywords: USS Antietam (CV-36)

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Current Message 23 - January 29, 2005
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Entry: 48483
USS Antietam (CV-36)

Ships Company

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Edward Illanne wrote on 2005-01-29 19:25:26.0

Comments: I was with her when she went to Korea in 51 and got off in norfolk in 53 and discharged.I went aboard in July of 51.She is a fine ship and I enjoyed my time on her Capt George Dufek was the finest Capt I had the pleasure to serve under and I had another one also the name Capt Geheres.of the Franklin. The site is great you did a great job.

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Current Message 24 - January 10, 2005
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Entry: 48067
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jimmy hoffa

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marvin vanderberg wrote on 2005-01-10 18:15:21.0

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The second Antietam (CV-36) was laid down on 15 March 1943 by
the Philadelphia Navy Yard; launched on 20 August 1944 sponsored
by Mrs. Millard E. Tydings, the wife of Senator Tydings of 
Maryland; and commissioned on 28 January 1945, Capt. James R.
Tague in command. 

The aircraft carrier remained in the Far East for a little more
than three years. The Yellow Sea constituted her primary theater
of operations while her air group provided support for the
Allied occupation of North China, Manchuria, and Korea. During
the latter stages of that assignment, her airmen conducted
surveillance missions in that area as a result of the civil war
in China between communist and nationalist factions which later
resulted in the expulsion of Chiang Kai-shek's forces from
mainland China and the establishment of Mao Tse- tung's
communist People Republic of China. Throughout the period,
however, she did depart the Yellow Sea on occasion for visits to
Japan, the Philippines, Okinawa, and the Marianas. Early in 1949,
she concluded her mission in the Orient and headed back to the
United States for deactivation. 

Antietam remained in reserve at Alameda, Calif., until communist
forces from the north invaded South Korea in the summer of
1950. She began reactivation preparations on 6 December and went
back into commission on 17 January 1951, Capt. George J. Dufek
in command. Initially, the carrier conducted shakedown training
and carrier qualifications along the California coast, first out
of Alameda and-after 14 May-out of San Diego. She made one voyage to 
Pearl Harbor and back to San Diego in July and August
before departing the latter port on 8 September and heading for
the Far East. Antietam arrived in the Far East later that fall
and, by late November, began the only combat deployment of her
career. During that tour, she made four cruises with Task Force
(TF) 77, in the combat zone off the coast of Korea. In between
fighting assignments, she returned to Yokosuka, Japan. During
each of those periods, her air group carried out a variety of
missions in support of United Nations forces combating North
Korean aggression. Those missions included combat air patrol
logistics interdiction-particularly against railroad and highway
traffic-reconnaissance antisubmarine patrols, and night heckler
missions. Between late November 1951 and mid-March 1952, Antietam's air 
group flew nearly 6,000 sorties of all types. She
returned to Yokosuka on 21 March 1952 at the conclusion of her
fourth cruise with TF 77 to begin preparations for her voyage
back to the United States. 

The aircraft carrier returned home in April and rejoined the
Pacific Reserve Fleet briefly. She was reactivated later that
summer and, in August, transited the Panama Canal to join the
Atlantic Fleet. In September, the warship entered the New York
Naval Shipyard for major alterations. In October, she was
redesignated an attack aircraft carrier, CVA-36. In December 
Antietam emerged from the yard as America's first angled-deck
aircraft carrier. She operated out of Quonset Point, R.I., until
the beginning of 1955.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS, Vol. IA.