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Current Message 1 - June 19, 2009
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Entry: 70612
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Served 1951-53

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Robert Nuzum wrote on 2009-06-19 10:38:18.0

Comments:

Keywords: Served during Korean campaign as a hospital corpsman

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Current Message 2 - October 23, 2008
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Entry: 67595
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Airgroup 19 squadron members , 1947-1948

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lloyd brooks wrote on 2008-10-23 15:55:11.0

Comments: Would like to know if there are abny other vets of my age still wondering about fellow squadron members.

Keywords: We were attache dto the Boxer in 1947,1948.We wqere the first squadron to qualify the AD1's on the ship. We had a great group of men and they worked very hard to keep the planes up and flying.

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Current Message 3 - October 23, 2008
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Entry: 67593
USS Boxer (CV-21)

USS Boxer,AG19

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Lloyd Brooks wrote on 2008-10-23 15:40:05.0

Comments: Woulde like to know if there are any other members of the squadron still alive.

Keywords: Airtgroup 19, AD1 Skyhawks and F6f fighters

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Current Message 4 - October 18, 2008
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Entry: 67538
USS Boxer (CV-21)

To anyone on the M-division forward engine room

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Tom Thoele wrote on 2008-10-18 18:09:31.0

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Keywords: if anyone was on the boxer from february of 52 to march of 54 that was in the m-division forward engine room please contact me at thoele5131@hotmail.com i would like to talk

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Current Message 5 - September 27, 2008
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Entry: 67339
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Looking for answers

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Karen Young wrote on 2008-09-27 01:46:04.0

Comments: Searching for any imfo on Homer Earl Blackburn a cook on the Boxer 1948 - 1951 could of been sooner. He died while on leave July 1951. He was in a rearend collision while returning to ship after his leave? He was with at least three others and He died days later in the Hosp from burns? The dilema is the ship was in Korea and returned Sept to Cali. My grandfather died in Cali. Hosp. on July 28 1951 Anyone know anything. Thanks so much.

Keywords: CV21

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Current Message 6 - February 25, 2008
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Entry: 64471
USS Boxer (CV-21)

i'm looking for ship mates on th USS BOXER CVA21 in first division from November 54 to May 56

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Jimmy Houston wrote on 2008-02-25 18:48:44.0

Comments: i'm looking for ship mates on th USS BOXER CVA21 in first division from November 54 to May 56

Keywords: Red

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Current Message 7 - February 9, 2008
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Entry: 64228
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Remember Bob Alexy

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Jeff Gossner wrote on 2008-02-09 08:54:39.0

Comments: My dad served on USS Boxer estimated 1945-1947. Does anyone have remembracnce?

Keywords: Bob Alexy

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Current Message 8 - January 7, 2008
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Entry: 63721
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Was aboard the U.S.S. Boxer CV-21 1954/56

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L.J. Hollingworth wrote on 2008-01-07 14:05:32.0

Comments: Would like to reminisce with any one of the "torp gang" or in the 6th Division then

Keywords: Enjoyed two tips on the "21 Boat" 

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Current Message 9 - December 25, 2007
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Entry: 63539
USS Boxer (CV-21)

USS Boxer between 1951 and 1953

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Twala Maresh wrote on 2007-12-25 19:23:27.0

Comments: Looking for pictures of my dad aboard the USS Boxer. He served in the boiler room sometime between 1951 and 1954. His name was Burnice Hodge. If you have any information please share with us. Dad died in 1999.

Keywords: USS Boxer, boiler room, 1951 and 1954.

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Current Message 10 - November 22, 2007
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Entry: 63139
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Info on Tex Robinson a flyer off carrier?

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Lester Dean Robinson wrote on 2007-11-22 18:06:34.0

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. It is as if he vanished from the earth 40 years ago.

Lester Dean Robinson

Keywords: Tex, Robbie, Lester, Calvin, Robinson, Pilot, Texas, texan, musician, tall, Funny, carrier, Ship unknown, Air force or Navy, Korean war pilot,

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Current Message 11 - October 29, 2007
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Entry: 62775
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Looking for James Dickson

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Charles Davis wrote on 2007-10-29 19:43:53.0

Comments:

Keywords: Hello I recently ran across a bunch of discharge paperwork in a leather bound pouch for a James Dickson Bradley that served on the USS Boxer until 1950-I would like to give this back to its rightful owners-Thank you

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Current Message 12 - October 17, 2007
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Entry: 62627
USS Boxer (CV-21)

did you Curtis L Hargrove

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eric hargrove wrote on 2007-10-17 10:17:09.0

Comments: looking for anyone who may have served with my father Curtis L Hargrove around 1949 or 1950

Keywords: uss boxer cv-21

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Current Message 13 - September 16, 2007
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Entry: 62306
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Henry F. Rusk VF24 at3

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Henry Rusk wrote on 2007-09-16 11:29:27.0

Comments: Korean War 1952

Keywords: USS Boxer

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Current Message 14 - July 10, 2007
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Entry: 61584
USS Boxer (CV-21)

San Diego Boot Camp co. 540 Nov. 1950

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Jerry Hornbeck wrote on 2007-07-10 16:28:48.0

Comments:

Keywords: Anyone from co.540 please respond

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Current Message 15 - February 23, 2007
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Entry: 60107
USS Boxer (CV-21)

51-53 LOOKING FOR INFO ON USS BOXER/CREWMEMBER

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Cynthia P. wrote on 2007-02-23 18:31:58.0

Comments: I am looking for info or people who knew my grandfather, James Fauber. He was aboard the Boxer from 51-53, working in the unit B? He worked in the department to supply fresh water to the ship,( i am sorry i am not to informed, on what it was exactly called)He passed away in 80, I was a baby. I just wanted more info, after seeing his USS Boxer book, and pics. He was in bootcamp in San Diego, CA, and that's about all i know. Thanks

Cynthia

Keywords: USS BOXER 51-53, UNIT B?

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Current Message 16 - January 12, 2007
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Entry: 59567
USS Boxer (CV-21)

vf-24 -- panther - squadron mates

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richard turl wrote on 2007-01-12 12:03:25.0

Comments: looking for anyone who flew with ltjg Perry T Goodman, plese contact me

Keywords: vf-24 squadron

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Current Message 17 - September 6, 2006
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Entry: 58763
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Brother

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james frazier wrote on 2006-09-06 10:05:29.0

Comments:

Keywords: Otto C. Frazier was on the uss boxer (cv 21) aug.1952,when the hanger deck fire was.Dose any one remember him?

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Current Message 18 - August 16, 2006
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Entry: 58524
USS Boxer (CV-21)

2ND DIV 1954-1955 USS BOXER CV 21

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FRANK PARRIS wrote on 2006-08-16 05:51:16.0

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES IN THE 1ST AND 2ND DIVS. DURING 1954 AND 1955

Keywords:

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Current Message 19 - July 17, 2006
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Entry: 58124
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Just looking for any info.

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Brian Montgomery wrote on 2006-07-17 13:49:08.0

Comments: My father William Patrick Montgomery On the Valley Forge and Boxer during Korean war. Mechanic on F4U Coursair, mostly on VC3 plane #3 Talked about the hanger fire, and deck fires and many other events on board. Just looking for anyone who might have known him. Died 8/1/05

Keywords: VC3 Plane #3

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Current Message 20 - February 24, 2006
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Entry: 55952
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Looking for pictures

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Kurt Spear wrote on 2006-02-24 23:19:28.0

Comments: My Dad, W.W."Bud" Spear was a Skyraider pilot on the Boxer when on May 9th,1953 he was landing on board and had his engine drop off upon hitting the deck and starting a fire. I would like to find photografic evidence of this incident. I remember seeing the proof sheet when I was younger and would love to show it to his grandson. Also any crew pics of him would be great also.

Keywords:

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Current Message 21 - January 1, 2006
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Entry: 54935
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Seeking Shipmates USS Box LPH4

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John H. Hayden wrote on 2006-01-01 08:44:26.0

Comments: Anyone remember the Boxer in Vietnam picking up Appollo, Dominican Republic, cruising Caribbean?

Keywords: USS Boxer LPH4 1963-66

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Current Message 22 - December 26, 2005
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Entry: 54858
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Looking for O-R Div 1948-1951

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Lennis Hilliard wrote on 2005-12-26 21:11:11.0

Comments: My service aboard this ship was the most rewarding experience I have ever had. It left some never ending memories and changed my life for ever.

Keywords: Nickname "Tex" -Served on Boxer during the Korean War with the 7th Fleet. Friends - Frank Gillin, James Ray, Don Cameron. Was aboard the Boxer from 1948-1951

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Current Message 23 - October 17, 2005
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Entry: 53638
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Aboard 1951-1952

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Duane Smith wrote on 2005-10-17 00:00:00.0

Comments: Worked High Command high speed circuit.

Keywords: Known as Smitty

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Current Message 24 - September 2, 2005
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Entry: 52985
USS Boxer (CV-21)

Ship's Badge or Crest

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Rick Shaw wrote on 2005-09-02 00:00:00.0

Comments:

Keywords: Did ship have a Badge/Crest - Official or Unofficial Trying to compile a complete list of all USN Ships - Any info would be greatly apprecated

Thanks

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USS Boxer History Book

The USS Boxer has extended the deadline for article submission until 
November 30, 1999. 

The book will contain a complete history of the USS Boxer from the 1st 
14-gun brig commissioned in 1815 through CV-21 in the Korean War up to 
today's LHD-4. 

It will also have personal stories, biographies, membership roster,
hundreds of photographs and the history of the USS Boxer Association.  

The book will be published by the USS Boxer Veterans Association and 
Turner Publishing company and you have the opportunity to tell your 
story and share your photographs and memories. 
 
Cost for the standard edition is $53.50 (leather $84), either can be
personalized for $6 extra.  For information on how to order, or how to 
submit your biography in 150 words or less, or your story of 1,000 
words or less, write to :

USS Boxer History Book
Turner Publishing Company
P. O. Box 3101
Paducah, KY  42002-3101
phone (502) 443-0121

Sea School Marine

From: Mary_Lawson@prenhall.comDate: Tue, 30 Apr 96 

My father, GSgt. George W. Lawson (USMC ret.), is a veteran of the 
Korean War.  He was a Sea School Marine and served aboard the USS 
Boxer during the Inchon invasion and at least one other tour to Korea.

When I told him about the search capabilities available through your
site, he asked if I could post a notice re: Roy M. Haley .

Sgt. Haley (serial number 1071611) also served aboard the Boxer during
the war and was best man at my parent's wedding (Jan. 12, 1951 - Alameda
Naval Base - my mother's maiden name is Doris Mattocks).They lost touch 
during the sixties.

Currently there is no listing for the USS Boxer under the Naval 
listings in the "Looking For" section.  There is also no way to search 
for Marines who served aboard ship.  Is it possible to add these? 
I can be reached at:
mary_lawson@prenhall.com
if you need any more information.

Thank you for providing this web site.  My folks are driving back east 
in May and we're planning on visiting the memorial.

Joe Tanksley

On Sat, 17 May 1997 
TKoustenis@aol.com wrote:

I am  looking for information for a co-worker of mine that served on the
USS Boxer from 1951 - 1955.  He is experiencing health problems aand his
doctors feel he was exposed to a large amount of radiation.  He is
interested in finding others who served on the Boxer during this time or
anyone who is knowledgeable of  this ship.

Any information you can provide will be appreciated.

Please feel free to call Joe Tanksley directly (941) 629-3536 or (941)
627-3013--
or e-mail me at: tkoustenis@aol.com

Thank you.
Tina B.

Ship's Chaplain

L.E. Reynolds
Route 2 Box 804
Ava, Missouri 65608

Squadrons

VA-702

See: The Swordsmen

Old Boxer man

On Wed, 29 Apr 1998 
Updated: 3/12/99
Tom Colvin Email address wrote:

Hello,

My Father has a 1950 year book for the cva-31. He was on cva-21 Boxer
and has become very involved with his ship mates. He would like to offer
this book to someone who would enjoy having it.  Either re-mail me or
you can call him direct.  

Thomas Colvin: office-219-426-7874 or home-219-422-7805
Email: tpcolvin@aol.com

Thank you

Thomas Colvin jr

Pilot sought

On Thu, 17 Dec 1998 
danny owen Email address wrote:

I am trying to find information on a Skyraider pilot who flew off the
Boxer during the Korean War. His name is Lowell Shatto.

Thanks.

Danny Owen