looking for a veteran

Comments: i was wondering if anyone would be able to supply me with any information regarding my grandfather william lemin. he served aboard the uss columbus in around 1947-1948.(dont know if this is the ship he travelled on when he came to plymouth ENGLAND.) i think that he may have moved to the USS Hamul after this as i know that he was definetely on there. if anyone knows him or would be able to assist me in my search please contact me. thankyou.

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VERY INTERESTING I SERVED ON COLUMBUS 52_55

Comments: Very interesting I worked in E Div as electrician and motor rewind man worked with Bill Schnieder our CWO was Pappy Hodges anybody remember? I left the ship in Boston in Jan. 1955

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Marines on USS Columbus

Comments: My dad served on board the USS Columbus in 50-52, often talked about it, wondered about the times, what it was like. I recall seeing the USS COlumbus tied up in Norfolk in the early 70s, a symbol of an earlier time, this was just before the new Californa class cruisers were commissioned. Looking to hear from any who served and especially any who may have been Marines, was Halsey really onboard? That must've been something.

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uss columbus ca74

Comments: My Dad served on the uss columbus ca74 with the 7th fleet around 56'> He worked in the boiler room as a oilman.. his name is Bobby Wolfe if you served with him I would like to hear from you. Trying to round up some buddies for him. He is a retired Truck Driver living in tennessee. Thanks.......

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Crew Buddies of Robert (Bob) Dolan

Comments: am the neice of Robert (Bob) Dolan, he served on the USS Columbus for 21 years. During the fifty's and sixty's.

I would like to locate any of his buddies, My Uncle Bob Just past this month. All he every would talk about is his wonderful buddies on the USS Columbus. I wish I could still listen to him talk about his Navy days, He was always happiest then, He always wanted to be buried at see, and the family would love to do that for Uncle Bob. I wish someone could help me grant my Uncle Bob's die ing wish. Any response will do

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Need information for Thomas Leroy Hammond

Comments: Any information regarding Mr. Thomas Leroy Hammond is a big help.

Thank you very much.

Keywords: Thomas Leroy Hammond a U.S. Navy, aboard USS Columbus, sometime on 1945-48 in Manila, Philippines. His daughter and my mother-in-law, Nanyc Lee Hammond is searching for him since 1950 up to the present.

LOOKING !!!!

Comments: Donald D. Lane, shortly after the USS Columbus duty went aboard a DD and Had a collison in Long Beach harbor--some time in 58-59. At that time Donald D. Lane was BT1. He was from Springfield, Mo. Any info. please email. J.

Keywords: Looking for Donald D. Lane, He went aboard the USS Columbus CA74 in 1957, I went aboard the USS Helena CA75. we were both aboard the USS Wantuck when it had a collison 8-15-57. 180 miles out to sea.

A SON'S LOVE, A FATHER'S PRIDE

Comments: My father, SF3 Frederick J. Barth, served onboard the good ship USS COLUMBUS (CA 74) from 1950-1953. He had many fond memories about his naval service which led to his attending USS COLUMBUS reunions starting in 1992. I joined the Navy in 1976 as a Hospital Corpsman and remain on active duty today. I have attained the rank of Master Chief and love my service. It's a love I gained from my father. Pop passed on in 1998, that year I attended the ship's reunion in Norfolk, VA with my mother. I wish to thank you all for the fond memories and wonderful reunions which where so important to Pop. I thank you for the Navy you molded for me and only hope that when I retire in 2006, that I have helped mold a Navy for the next generation of Sailors. God Bless you all and God Bless America. Keith Barth HMCM(SW/FMF) United States Navy

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Crew Member, E Division

Comments: Served on USS Columbus CA-74, 1952-54 Looking to make contact with any crew members

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cruise book

Comments: i have on my hands a cruise book from uss columbus,if anyone who served on board during that time woul like to have it. ps contact me your shipmate MM1(SW)ROJAS

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Looking for a friend

Comments: I am looking for William C. Sweat. He was a friend of my grandfathers, Richard "Johnny" Bourdon, on the CA 74 Columbus. If anyone knows him or if you are him please email me back at shannynanne@aol.com. Thank you so much.

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aft. eng. room 1952 1953

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1955 THRU. 1958 SHIPMATES

Comments: LOOKING FOR GUYS I KNEW ON MED. CRUISES FROM 1955 THRU.1958.I REMEMBER TOMMY CRAVEN,,& AL CORDOZA,,&A GUY NAMED KNOTTS,WHO WAS IN A CAR WRECK ON BAY BRIDGE.ANYONE OUT THERE ?E.MAIL ME.I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM THE COLUMBUS..

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Columbus Sailor

Comments: My grandfather served in the 3RD Division on the fan tail of the ship during the Korean War. I was just wondering if anyone new him. His name is Harvey Joyce Deas from Clarke County Alabama. Information regarding anyone who knew him would be appreciated. thanks, Caleb Deas

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looking for shipmate

Comments: looking for alvin leroy harper. served with my dad and he has wondered forover 50 years what happened to him and would love to find him. last know living in texas. served from 8/51 to 56 if anyone could help me, please email asap. thank you

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CREW MEMBERS

Comments: My friend, Lou "Bud" Schrader served on the Columbus 1951-53. Does anyone out there remember him and would like to contact him?

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USS Columbus 1950-1951

Comments: My father, Bruce Mortenson, who served on the USS Columbus for the 1950-1951 cruise (6th Div.) passed away on January 5th, 2002. If there is anyone who served with him and still remembers him, I'd really like to be able to get in touch with you. Please contact me. Thank You, Eric Bruce Mortenson EricBruce@aol.com

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Information Needed

Comments: Interested in locating anyone who may have served on the USS Columbus in 1957 and may have been aquainted with my wife's father Antony (Tony) Valenciano. Please feel free to email me....

Thanks

Ronald Scott USN 1976-1980 Uss Long Beach

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gODD sHIP WITH gOOD SPIRIT

Comments: A GOOD SHIP AND GOOD SPIRIT. GOOD CREW AND OFFICERS. aNYONE KNOW smc dAN pIERCY - 1958-61?

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Crillo, Thomas R.

Comments: Anybody that knew my Father, who seved in the U.S.M.C. aboard the U.S.S. Columbus CA74, I would be interested in communicating with you.

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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NOTE: ALTHOUGH COLUMBUS WAS IN COMMISSION DURING THE KOREAN WAR, SHE DID NOT SERVE IN THE KOREAN WAR ZONE. FOR INFORMATION ON THE USS HOBSON (DMS-20) COLLISION NOTED IN THE SITE UNDER COLUMBUS, SEE USS WASP (CV-18) ENTRY OR THE HOBSON ENTRY.

USS COLUMBUS (CA-74)

Displacement: 13,600 t. Length: 674’11” Beam: 70’10” Draft: 26’5” Speed: 32.6 k. Complement: 1,902 Armament: 9 8”; 12 5” Class: BALTIMORE

“...flagship of Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic...”

COLUMBUS made two cruises as flagship of Commander-in-Chief, Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, from 13 September 1948 to 15 December 1949 and from 12 June 1950 to 5 October 1951, and one as flagship of Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, during parts of NATO Operation "Mainbrace" from 25 August to 29 September 1952.

She cruised in the Mediterranean from October 1952 through January 1953, serving part of that time as flagship of the 6th Fleet. Now flagship of Cruiser Division 6, she returned to the Mediterranean from September 1954 to January 1955.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

Keywords: USS WASP (CV-18), USS HOBSON (DMS-26), NATO, MEDITERRANEAN, 6TH FLEET, CRUISER DIVISION 6