Korean War life aboard Ship photos

Comments: I am trying to find photos of a strange crew aboard the USS Essex during the Korean War. There is a gentleman that served Aboard her during the Korean War. He wanted heavy Equipment but got moved to the Ice cream division. This gentleman is moving into a independent living situation and my wife assists people with that she thought it would been nice to locate an old photo of that area of the ship and maybe a few shots of people around that station to make him feel a bit more welcome.So if anyone has any photos like these let me know. Also does anyone know the MOS for that position. Thank you your time.

Keywords: Ice Cream Crew, Korean War

Anyone remember Airman Herbert Feltner

Comments: Anyone remember Herb Feltner? He was a plane captain (I think thats what he was)during the Korean War. I am his son and was just wandering if anyone remembered serving with him. And maybe I could get him in contact with them....

Keywords: USS ESSEX DURING KOREAN WAR...

photolab-53-55

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brownie--bake shop

Comments: boot camp san deiago 10/1950 co 50/450

boarded uss essex 04/51

transferred to uss valley forge cva 45 07/53

discharged 08/54

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looking back at the past

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Fred Souhrada looking for Shipmates on Essex CV9 1951

Comments: My dad served for the Navy on Essex CV9 out of San Diego, CA in 1951. I am helping him look for anyone else from that ship to share stories.

Keywords: Looking for Dobbs, LT Davis, Lockhard, Pery from Essex CV9 1951

Essex '54 to '56 Oil King

Comments: I am trying to make contact with anyone who remembers my Dad Max Bartram Sr who was an oil king on the USS Essex. I'm not sure about the exact dates but it was between '54 and '58. We are having a 70th birthday party for him 2/9/09 and he would love to be get cards, etc from fellow Blue Noses. Have already made contact with Paul Langmaack.

Keywords: USS ESSEX. Searching for my Dad's shipmates. Max Bartram Sr was an Oil King during '56- '58

LOOKING FOR CREW MEMBERS FROM F DIV 1951 TO1953 OR G2 DIV 1953 TO 1954

Comments: I would like to hear from any of my ship mates that remeber me.

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happy new year

Comments: i would love to hear from any one on essex from march 51 till aug 52

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Pete Burgard

Comments: I am trying to find info on my wifes deceased father. He died during the Korean war on the USS Essex on a training flight His name is Ltjg Alva Peter Burgard.

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Anyone on the USS Essex in 1951 and 1952

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HARRY

Comments: My dad has pictures from the navy and on the back he noted everyones name and there are ALOT with "bud" written on them.

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looking for ship mates

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HARRY

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNOWS MY FATHER HARRY"BUD"SHATTUCK SUPPLY OFFICER 50-53 USS ESSEX CV9

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Do you remember Frank Harris

Comments: I am looking for anyone or any information about a Frank Harris who served in 1951 to 1952 on the USS Essex. Frank passed away and the family just found his pictures from the ship. Would like to know of any activities, duties, stories about this wonderful man. Thanks, Mickey

Keywords: USS Essex Korean War

Searching for shipmates Firecom 2 B Div

Comments: Contqct me by phone, FAX.e-Mail, etc.....

Keywords: Looking for shipmates in # 2 Fireroom,,,B. Division...I was BTG2/c. Have found Cheshire, Early Word and Glen Scatterday.....

China Service Medal info

Comments: Looking for the dates covered by the China Service Medal (Extended) awarded to USS Essex. This info is for my Uncle who served aboard her in the early 50's.

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merry christmas and happy new years ever body

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essex & Boxer trading places?

Comments: I hear that the Essex & the Boxer will be trading ports. Has anyone heard about this?

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I SERVED ABOARD THE ESSEX UNTIL MY DISCHARGE IN 1962. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED .

Comments: I Finished my enlistment in Dec. 1962, I worked in the Captains, for three different Captains, who have since passed on. I hope to get in touch with some old Friends. Thank you all very much

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any one from photo lab

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USS Essex CVA-9

Comments: Looking for an USS Essex CVA-9 Task Force 77 Patch and a Squadron Patch of VF-123 Blue Racers. Had anyone this patches?

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looking fo any one in photo lab in 51 or 52

Comments: i would liketo find any one who was in photo lab in 1951 and 1952

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Do you know these men?

Comments: Found: "OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS Not To Be Used For Publication By Order Of The Chief Of The Bureau Of Aeronautics". The date stamped is 13 AUG 1944. Photo includes service men, officers standing in front of a huge War Operation Map. Also a photo of 7 men: Herman, Trimble, Murray, Swanson, Quisenberry, Doherty, and Beck.

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my friends uncle

Comments: trying to find people who know tom rucci...a good friend of mine.....he is 92 years old

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FAETUPAC

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Keywords: Looking for anyone who served on the Essexs in FAETUPAC during the 52-53 tour. Looking for Bud Toyeau (?). Would love to here from anyone who served in FAETUPAC or knew me or Bud.

STILL LOOKING FOR ESSEX BOILERMEN THAT SERVED DEC.1950-MARCH 1952. FOUND EARLY WORD, # 2 FIREROOOM.

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Keywords: Found Early Word and James Cheshire: looking for Joe Young, Kenny Stockman, Herman Kirkpatrick,Al Strausberger, Donald Richardson," Speedy " Harold Payne, Richard Lane...

QM Gang and Signal Div

Comments: MY TWIN BROTHER ALSO A KOREAN WAR VET TOLD ME OF THIS NET. I FELL THE KOREAN VET HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON WITH THE VIETNAM VETS-FORGOTTEN.

Keywords: SIGNAL OR QUARTERMASTER GANG USS ESSEX CV9 1950-1952

shipmate of Essex

Comments: Would like to hear from anybody in my division.

Keywords: Nickname was Frenchie Ships-Valley Forge,Leyte,Shenandoah,Essex

friends 51 to 56

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Looking for squardon members carrier air group 5 squardon VF 51

Comments: Looking for ship mates that served with my father, he was in 1950-1954.

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FITRON-62 1956/1960

Comments: looking for cruise books from 1956to1960,home base was cecil field our old air frames chief was named barney baxter

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Looking for info on Grandfather

Comments: I am looking for any info about my Grandfather and anyone who can tell me more or has any pictures of him, he passed away this last November. His name was Roland "Old Dad" Dodson and was there in 51

Keywords: Task force 77 VA-55,CVA-9

V-3 DIVISION (GAS)

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Keywords: On Board from Brementon, (late 1950) to Summer of 1952. Are any of you guys out there? Chap, Ski, Bugsy? I know Ben, Hugh and Syd are gone, but what about the rest of you? Get in touch.

Looking for anyone who remembers Glenn Williams

Comments: Looking for anyone who knows are knew my father,I haven't seen or heard from him in forty five years. The Navy has released his records to me, I know he was with Fighter Squadron 23 on the USS Essex.I know he went to the Korean War December 1,1953, if anyone knows him would like to hear from them.

Thanks

Butch Williams

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Looking for information on my father

Comments: I am trying to locate my real father. If anyone can help me I would very much appreciate it. Thank you so very much. Sincerely Sherri (Powell)Walker

Keywords: EN 1 or En 2 Robert Ellis Powell served on the USS Essex CVA 9 in the 50's

Jan 11, 1952

Comments: Looking for inforamtion about my Grandfather, LTJG Joseph Henry Gollner, who was an F4U pilot on the Essex and went MIA 11 Jan 1952. The official report is: Went into diving spiral after takeoff, crashed into the sea, Side Nr. 408, a destroyer and two helos conducted SAR effort, results negative. When he died, my Father was a baby and neither my Father nor I ever had a chance to know him, or even hear much about him. Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: LTJG Joseph Henry Gollner, VF-54, FITRON 54, USS ESSEX, USNA Class of 1949, 11 Jan 1952

USS REsex deployment 1 December 1953 to July 1954

Comments: I would like to know the exact schedule of the Essex starting on the 1st of December 1953 to July 1954. Ports and date of visit, etc.

Thanks

Keywords: VF-123, F9F-2 Panther, deployment schedule

U.S.S. Essex CV-9

Comments: Question, correction, the Essex wasNOTdesignated a CVA until late in the Korean War, late 1952 or 53. Someone please inform me. Stilllooking for ole "B" Division personnel from Re-commissioning to 1952.

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LOKING FOR 'B' DIVISION

Comments: Joe Young, Al Strasusberger, Donald Richardson, Kenny Stockman, Early Word, Speedy Harold Payne,Richard Lane and Herman Kirkpatrick. Answer me!!!!!

Keywords: Boilers-# 2 Fireroom plus

1951-54 two cruises

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Keywords: Made 2 cruises to Korea as ships company, and 3rd cruise in VF-143. 1951-54.

ESSEX Photo Lab

Comments: Would like to contact anyone who remembers the terrible Cougar crash when plane tore off most of left wing hitting fantail. Think the pilot was the skipper of the Cougar squadron??????

Keywords: My nickname was "Pat" and still is. I was AF2 rate in SX photo lab and spent many days shooting "hook skips" with high-speed motion picture camera from port catwalk just forward of the LSO platform when both Cougars and Banshees were landing.

Uss Essex cv-9

Comments: I'm looking for any imformation on my grandpa Frederick R. Nason!He's from Detriot,MI He rode the USS ESSEX CV-9 in 1952-? if anyone has any imformation on him or if anyone knows him we will gratly appreciate any imformation we can get!!!Please contact me at my mom house or by my email!!!

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Korea USS Essex VF-871 1952-54

Comments: I was a pilot flying the F4U and F9F-2 during 1952-1954. I was on the USS Essex for two cruises then left Navy to return to college. I graduated from Texas Tech Un. in Feb. 1959 and went to work as a petr. engr. with Sinclair. I retired in 1988 and am living the good life in the Rose capital, Tyler, Tx. Give me a call if you would like to talk old /good times.

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Essex Photo

Comments: I was on board while the Essex was in dry dock in 1953 in Bremerton and then through the shake downs the rest of the rear. I lost my Photo of the ship before it had the candid deck. Would like to abtain one.

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looking for tech info

Comments: Hi everybody I'm a student in Aerospace engineering and I'm looking for some Technical information about the early CV-9 Essex (WWII period): 1) Mk4 Mod5 arresting gear max load and speed 2) early Essex (no catapult) deck lenght and take off run 2) F4U-1 Corsair (early models) max landing speed and min take off speed (without catapults)as specified by operative directives or manuals or pilots suggestions ( any pilot out there?) I thank very much everyone who can give an help!!

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Liberty Boats

Comments: I was assigned to # 4 fire room in August of 1959 and worked there untill I transfered to A Division and worked in the disel gang. We maintained the fwd. and aft. emergency diesel generators and the engines on the liberty and life boats. I am interested in hearing from anyone who was aboard from 59- 61.

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looking for squadron I.D.

Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers me

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essex 1951&52

Comments: If anyone rembers me please give mea call or E maik

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Essex 52-54

Comments: If anyone remembers me, I would like to hear from you.

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Good news!

Comments: My grandfather, Charles Schachte, served on the USS Essex in the Krean war. He was an electritian

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john robert carruth

Comments: i was on the essex from april 1951 untill august 1952.i worked in the photo lab i would like to hear from anyone that knew me

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Shipmates

Comments: I am looking for anyone that might have served on the USS Essex from 1950-1953. My father (John Robert Carruth) talks alot about the ship & has many pictures, I am almost certain the pictures of the crash onboard is the "Banshee" crash. Please email me, I would love to suprise my father with knowing someone else onboard! Thanks! Audrey Carruth

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Looking for info on father

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known my father, ROBERT FERRELL. He was a Fire Control Tech 2nd Class. Thanks. plp@amuni.com

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VF-172

Comments: VF-172 Banshee pilot

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High Speed Radar Tracks?

Comments: Would like to know about high altitude, high speed radar tracks detected during from late summer 1951 to about 1952. Possible Soviet recon jobs? LT. Robert Houston, LT James Schneider involved. Story is from William F. Schreiber, radar maint tech. Washington was interested and sent cameras to record radar tracks. Any info or pointers appreciated.

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USS Essex CVA9-U.S. Navy Fleet

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served on the Essex during the 52,53 tour. (Do the words "This is not a drill, I repeat, this is not a drill" mean anything to you?) I will never forget it.

Keywords: friend Ernie Franks, PO 2nd class

USS Essex CV9 Korean Conflict KIA's

Comments: Just posted the Korean KIA's aboard Essex during Korean Conflict. It can be seen at my Essex Tribute website: http://ussessex.bravepages.com/KoreanKIA.htm

Also have the Essex Korean Combat reports from 18 August 1951 to January 1953, you can see these at:

http://ussessex.bravepages.com/USSEssex.htm

Have a fine Navy day Guns

Keywords: Essex,CV9,gunners mate,3"50's,Armory

Comments: uss essex cva 9 v-1 div. 1953 1955

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V-1 Div 53-55

Comments: uss essex cva 9 v-1 div. march 1953---oct.1955

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V-3 DIV. USS ESSEX 53/55

Comments: I was an AD3 assignned to the Essex. Learned what The AB rate is ALL ABOUT as was in the V-3 division. The Quarter deck was painted before we anchored or tied up.We must have put tons of Graphite keeping the hangar deck shinning and I can't estimate the damage to aircraft that was done by our plane pushers.No tugs,all hand push power.I was aboard when the ship went to Bremerton for enclosed bow and angled deck.Departed ship in Sep 55.

Keywords: NAAS EL CENTRO,USS ESSEX,VF-82,NAS Brunswick,VF-11,NAS OCEANA,VF-11 Retired 4 JAN 71 I would like to hear from anyone that is still around. Cal Miller,Robert Powell

E Div 56-57

Comments: Served on the Essex in E Div 56 -57 Standing watch on the generators

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Shipmates

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John Phipps Miller info

Comments: I am a niece of John Phipps Miller SH2 who was from Hartley, IA and served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Essex and served at Ft. Bremerton. He received an honorary discharge for disability on April 30, 1952. He was on the ship on April 24, 1951 by a letter my parents received (S-3 Div., San Francisco on his return address).They were at San Diego for another week at the time of his letter, then returning to Bremerton. He worked in the Laundry, delivering laundry to the Officers (130 officers & 90 chiefs). He also served in the Navy during WWII. If anyone remembers him or could give me more information about what the USS Essex was involved in during the Korean conflict and your experiences, I would appreciate hearing from you, or if you served on the USS Essex around 1950-'52. He was killed in a car accident in Dec. '52, so we don't have too much information about him. I would really appreciate hearing any stories about the USS Essex or my uncle if someone remembers him. He was a very tall, handsome guy, 6 foot, and was never married. He mentioned seeing a Kirlin on the ship every day in his letters, which may have been someone his family knew from Iowa. Or would like copies of any photos of the ship or on the ship. Thanks so much if you can reply. It was wonderful to find his letter about his duty on the ship, Darcy Schultz in Iowa

Keywords: Korean Service; USS Essex (CV-9); Ships Service ; Ft. Bremerton ; San Francisco

Stanley Wayne Evans

Comments: My grandfather, Stanley Wayne Evans, served on the USS Essex in Korea. He passed away in 1996. My name is Jared Altenhofel and if anyone has any stories of information about him that they would like to share. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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SEARCH 4 JAMES-JIM BOOTHE

Comments: wANT TO LOCATE MR. BOOTH FORMER 'flag signalman' who served aboard CV-5 at the Battle Of Midway . I am a former signalman, having served aboard the USS HUGHES DD-410.In company with CV-5 before, during and after the battle.

I have read his short story in a Armed Forces magazine.

Any body know's of him please have him contact me just for a little rehash using my email address,or I offer my web site address to which he can respond thru my guest page.

This site created for me by my Daughter from my memrobelia and eye witness accounts.

web site address www.geocities.com/karetkamidway

To all interested enjoy. Flags Karetka

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Austin Wheelock

Comments: If anyone remembers my Dad, RAdm Austin W. Wheelock....who once commanded the Essex, Would appreciate hearing from you. Would love to hear any stories or facts about him. Thanx Kim

Keywords: USS Essex, Bremerton, Wash , Coronado Calif.

Looking for shipmates

Comments: Was on the Essex during the Korean War on the flight deck when the Banshee crashed I remember it well.Looking for shipmates that were in the Arresting Gear during that time(1950-1952).

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Stories for the grandchildren

Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who served with Roy O. Rechsteiner on the Essex. We know he was on during the trip to Hawaii that then went to Korean waters and continued its round the world trip. Roy is now deceased but would love to create a history of stories for his grand and great-grandchildren.

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Gordon Bostock

Comments: My father was on the Essex in the mid 1950's. He passed away in February 2001. I'm looking for any friends with pictures. One of his shipmates was Darwin Peterson who I am also trying to contact.

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards,

Randall Bostock

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55-58

Comments: Don Gones and I stay in touch down here in Florida. Like to hear from anyone that is still out there. David Kudley

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Looking for a photo of Glen H Rickelton

Comments: I attended school with and played football with Glen Howard Rickelton. He was lost during his 50th mission on Jan. 6, 1952, when shot down over enemy territory. If anyone has a photo of "Rick", we are putting together a memorial for him, her in Farmington, New Mexico, and at New Mexico State University, and could surely use such a picture. Anyone who knew him, please contact us.

Keywords: Carrier Essex, pilot

Comments: just lookin for old buds. drop a line 4 ole times . I worked CIC & emergency radio room 3 from 51-53

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squadron VF-871 of VF-23

Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers my grandfather, Lt. Alfred Nauman. USS Essex CVA-9 Squadron VF-871. He was MIA 1952 OCT 18. Hit by AAA while on SAR mission for LCDR Maury F. Yeager Jr. USS Essex squaron VF-23. Any information you might have, even a picture. thank you

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USS Essex Membership

Comments: If anyone would like to join the USS Essex CV,CVA,CVS-9, LHD-2 Inc.and meet all your old shipmates, please contact me at froabo@aug.com USS ESSEX CV,CVA,CVS-9, LHD-2 Inc. Frank R O'Connor Vice Chairman Membership/Publicity

Keywords: All USS Essex sailors,air groups and marines.

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HAVE PHOTO FROM ESSEX 1944

Comments: Found in abandoned property: OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS Not To Be Used For Publication By Order Of The Chief Of The Bureau Of Aeronautics. The date stamped is 13 AUG 1944. Photo includes service men, officers standing in front of a huge War Operation Map. Also a photo of 7 men: Herman, Trimble, Murray, Swanson, Quisenberry, Doherty, and Beck.

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CV-CVA9 E. DIV. 52-54 [SHIP MATES]

Comments: IF YOU CAN REMEMBER ME I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

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USS ESSEX CV/CVA_9

Comments: I left my first (Regular Navy ship), USS Badoeng Strait CVE-116 in Sasebo Japan (upon our return from the west coast of Korea) in Jan 52. My taxi to the Essex (operating off the east coast of Korea) was a Fleet Oiler. As I rode the high line chair and landed on the hangar deck of the Essex the OOD passed the word that I was to shave my beard before I had my first meal (the Badoeng Strait allowed beards after we left the States--the Essex only allowed mustaches),

My nine months on the CVE was spent in the Gunnery department with me submitting monthly requests for transfer to Radar (even wore a Radar strikers badge above my SN stripes). While waiting on the hangar deck I was surprised when the Personnel man asked me if I wanted in Operation. I finally made it to CIC and when I left the Essex in Bremerton dry dock in Sep 1953 I had made RD3.

Keywords: USS Essex CV/CVA-9 (Jan 52--Sep 53)

Neil Armstrong

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served on the Essex, '51-'52,and may have known Neil Armstrong.

Thank you.

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Sept. 16, Crash

Comments: I was aboard the Essex on Sept. 16...the day that a Banshee Jet jumped over the retaining barriers and landed among parked aircraft on the forward part of the flightdeck. My fire station was directly below the crash site. When the crash occured our fire unit was one of the first on the scene. Seven men were lost during the fire.

I was Radar Operator aboard the Essex from 1951 to 1953.

Keywords: Would like to find the whereabouts of Norman Ballou. Originally from Detroit, Michigan. We served together aboard the USS Essex, CV-9.

Comments: Like to hear from anyone from V1 Div and V1-H During any one of the three cruises we made to Korea.

Keywords: Uss Essex CV9 1950- 1954

do you remember my father?

Comments: i don't remember the years he served but i know he was on the essex for 3 years. any comments will be appreciated. i am his daughter.

Keywords: herman c. gentry

Looking for friends

Comments: My dad was on the USS Essex. He was in the M Division. He has a cruise book from 1963. His name is Richard Simmons. Everyone called him Sims. If you will send me your email or address I can give it to my dad and he can write you.

Keywords: Looking for Ray Johnson and other friends

Fighter Squadron 54- (1950-53)

Comments: Looking for anyone who was in our squadron to just say hi and talk about days gone by... AD3 Rhodes

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Did you know my father?

Comments: I remember a book my father once had...like a year book...a cruise book maybe. Don't know what happened to it. My father passed away as a young man..only 37..His name is Otto Falk. Does anybody remember him?

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ESSEX ET's-1952 thru 1953

Comments: Interested in locating any of the members of the ET gang that served during the period between April(1951) and Feb(1954).

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pictures of 16 sept crash

Comments: I WANT TO PUT THE PICTURES OF THAT TERRIBLE EVENING WHEN ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE. WE(HALSEY POWELL) WERE IN PLANE GUARD STATION CRASH OCCURRED. WE TRIED TO ASSIST WITH FIRE HOSES AND DURING THE ASSIST I WAS ABLE TO GET SOME PICTURES OF THE FIRE ON THE STARBOARD CORNER OF THEFLIGHT DECK. IF INTERESTED E-MAIL ME AND I'LL THE INITITIVE TO SCAN IN THE PICTURES FOR ANY WHO ARE INTERSTED.

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USS Essex 1953-1954

Comments: Looking for X- shipmates on USS Essex 1953-1954, especially G & S Divisions. Any other personel interested in Uss Essex 53-54.

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USS TOLEDO CA 133

Comments: 6TH DIV.

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Served during Korean War

Comments: Would like to get in touch with shipmates I served with during Korean War

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Looking for friends of Father

Comments: Looking for any saliors that knew Chief George William Cook. I'am one of his sons and would like to hear from any one who may have knew him please feel free to contact me if you knew him thank all with you help David J. Cook

Keywords: USS ESSEX (CVS-)

Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS ESSEX (CV-9)

(dp. 27,100; l. 872'; b. 93'; ew. 147'6"; dr. 28'7"; s. 33 k.; cpl. 3,448; a. 12 5"; cl. Essex)

“...first carrier to launch F2H "Banshee" twinjet fighters on combat missions.......... causing an explosion and fire which killed seven...”

After a brief cruise in Hawaiian waters she began the first of three tours in Far Eastern waters during the Korean war. She served as flagship for Carrier Division 1 and TF 77. She was the first carrier to launch F2H "Banshee" twinjet fighters on combat missions; on 16 September 1951 one of these planes, damaged in combat, crashed into aircraft parked on the forward flight deck causing an explosion and fire which killed seven.

After repairs at Yokosuka she returned to frontline action on 3 October to launch strikes up to the Yalu River and provide close air support for U.N. troops.

On 1 December 1953 she started her final tour of the war, sailing the China Sea with the Peace Patrol.

Essex received the Presidential Unit Citation, and 13 battle stars for World War II service; 4 battle stars and the Navy Unit Commendation for Korean war service.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

Keywords: TF 77, CARRIER DIVISION 1, PEACE PATROL

Looking for OI Division Crewmembers

Comments: I am looking for crewmembers from OI Division of USS ESSEX (CVS-9) from 1962 - 1966 time frame.

Keywords: USS ESSEX (CVS-9) COMFAIRQUONSET Naval Support Activity, DaNang (1970-1971)

Essex and Oriskany

Comments: My Father Leland G. Currier was 2nd class petty officer 1952-1957 aboard the Oriskany and the Essex. He is alive and well-just wondering how many remember him/or times on carriers with him. I would to hear stories and have him make contact with others about this time in history.

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crew member

Comments: USS ESSEX CV 9 (NAVY)

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