4th division 1945/1946

Comments: if you want, cick on my web page as follows: www.id-envelopes.org would like to hear from anyone who served in the 4th division, during 1945, and 1946.thank you, and hope to hear from anyone, especially from bill of buffalo n.y., and jacobs, son of a preacherman from ohio, plus salvatore from massachusetts, frank from buffalo, etc.

Keywords: am in search of crewmen in the 4th division on the helena-ca75. in the years 1945 and 1946

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MY FIRST SHIP THE BEST

Comments: I served onboard the Helena from 1952 to 1955. I met some good shipmates,most of which,there names,I've forgotten. I would love to hear from them. There were some great memory's. Sence which time,I have retired as BTC. I've served on other ships,[ Destroyers ] but none as great as the USS HELENA CA75.

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Looking for shipmates

Comments: My Dad, Jack "Mac" McGee, is very proud of his service during the Korean War aboard the USS Helena from 1950-1951. He was in Div. 6, deck division, and was the first loader on the 40MM gun. He would love to get in touch with some of his former shipmates, and remembers participating in free-for-all boxing "smokers" on the front deck,& also remembers a sailor from Mississippi they called "String Bean." If anyone remembers my Dad, they can contact him directly at 53 Conrad St., Apt. 37A, Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770, phone number(203)729-7776 -- or you can send him an e-mail through me, Nancy Gray, as my Dad doesn't have a computer. You can e-mail him at: graymist@moose.ncia.net Thank you!

Keywords: Jack "Mac" McGee, Seaman USS Helena; Div. 6, 1950-1951 during the Korean War. First loader on the 40MM gun.

lokking for my grandfathers shipmates

Comments: I would like to know more about his naval days. My grandfather was from Chelsea, Ma & went on to become the Chief of Police in Chelsea. I would like to put something together for my grandmother as well as learn what my grandfather was like when he was in the Navy. Any help/info is greatly appreciated. Thank You in advance. Sincerely, Chris Stewart

Keywords: Hello, my name is Chris Stewart & I am looking for any info & shipmates of my grandfater(Charles H. Wilson Jr.) He served on the U.S.S. Helena sometime in the 40's I do not have specific years or dates.

My Uncle was on the Helena

Comments: If any one remembers him please let me know. It would be neat to chat with some of his friends or I may even be able to get you in contact with him. Thanks,Brad Smith

Keywords: My Uncle Gene Deweese lives on a ranch near rapid City, SD. He was a Petty officer, Abel Division, Diesal Engineman, He served from 1950 to 1956.

INFORMATION

Comments: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER IF THE USS HELENA CA-75 EVER OPERATED WITH THE USS CURTISS AV-4?

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Henry Davis--R Division

Comments: My grandfather, Henry Davis, served on the Helena between 1948-1952. He was a 3rd class pipefitter in R Division. He is currently trying to locate the pipefitter's patch (two crossed pipewrenches) but is having a hard time finding it. If anyone remembers him or has any information on obtaining that patch, please email me.

Thanks for the great website. I have enjoyed discoving all that my grandfather and his shipmates have done for our country.

Regards, Danielle Frederick

Keywords: Henry Davis, R division, 1948-1952, pipefitter

USS HELENA KOREAN WAR

Comments: Looking for any shipmate that knew my father, Ed Wall. He was a boilerman. Any information would be great to know. Also, my mom and dad will be celerbrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2003. If you were in attendance and would like to send them a note please email me.Thank you for serving our country.

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Comments: SENDING MY NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU 1951 - 1953 MACHINERY REPAIRMAN A DIVISION

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Looking for Fellowship mates

Comments: My Dad was one of the Helms man on the ship his name is Gerald Clarence Herron. He also boxed in the Navy. If Anyone Remembers him please E-mail me. THanks

Colleen

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looking 4 info on my grandfather

Comments: his name is carl shmidt he was on the helana 75 from 1942-1952 i am looking for info on him if you have any info please get back to me thank you

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Any one knows Gail Jr. Teed

Comments: Any one remembers my dad, contact me. Thanks alot.

Keywords: I'm writing this for my dad that served on USS Helena, 1952 to 1955. Division S1. He was in the ordinance storeroom 1953-1955. He said he took over Lowell Hosey place in the storeroom.

Looking for shipmates

Comments: Hi Everybody, you still around? 1945-1946

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USS HELENA CA-75 1948-1950

Comments: Looking for shipmates on USS Helena 1948-50, served engine room...

Keywords: M Division, USS Helena CA-75

HELLO SHIPMATES

Comments: SERVED ON THE USS HELENA FROM 1951 THROUGH 1953 AS A MACHINERY REPAIRMAN IN 3RD CLASS. I WAS THE ONE THAT WENT OVERBOARD WHEN THE ADMIRALS BARGE EXPLODED IN LONG BEACH HARBOR AND SWAN TO THE BUOY BEFORE I WAS DISCOVERED AND PICKED UP WHILE IN FULL UNIFORM WITH PEA COAT ON BEFORE I WAS DISCOVERED. I WAS REAL LUCKY I DIDN'T DROWN.

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My Dad served in early 50's

Comments: Daddy is now living with me in Tacoma Wa. He nearly died last year in a terrible car wreck and is still rehabing. he has shared memories of his stint on the Helena and would really enjoy hearing from anyone that knew him. I am trying to find something to spur his interest in computers as his only past time presently is reading readers digest. he struggles with depression as the accident left him barely able to get around.

Keywords: My Dad is Joe White from Texas. I think he went by Whitey. Served in the navy mid 40's thru early 50's. He was on the HELENA and took me to see her in the 60's as a kid in san Deigo.

USS Helena CA 75

Comments: I served aboard from 12-51 thru 1-53. I would like to get a cruise book of that cruise. I've found some good pictures on the internet and have found two models of her. If any of my boot camp buddies sees this, I'd like to hear from you. I was in CO 4 in San Diego, graduated 12-51. I have picture of our CO graduation.

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Hello Fellow Sailors

Comments: Hello, My father Charles Forbes served onboard Helena in the early Fifties. He worked in deck then moved to S1. He use to hang out with a couple of guys named thomas and al. They worked out alot. I'm trying to also put a scrapbook together for him. He remembers the ship getting close into shore and taking shore batteries. He also remembes that his CO didn't like tugs and would bring the ship in with out them. Any memories or knowledge of my dad would be great. Thanks much. I'm currently a Master Chief stationed in hawaii.

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U.S.S.Helena Ca-75

Comments: i SERVED ON THE U.S.S.HELENA CA-75 for 3 years 9 months 25 days from 1950-1954 anyone that served on that ship would like for you to contact me through my daughter's web site thanks

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ANY ONE THAT WAS ON THE USS HELENA CA-75 WITH CARL STRICKLAND 1953-1956

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT WAS ON THE USS HELENA CA-75 WITH MY FATHER CARL STRICKLAND DURING 1953-1956.HE IS STILL ALIVE AND DOING WELL.BUT WOULD LIKE INFORMATION OR PICTURES TO MAKE A SCRAP BOOK FOR FATHERS DAY.

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1960 -62

Comments: boarded Helena in Long Beach during overhaul of 1960 served as a radarman until discharge in 62 live in Portland, Or would like to hear from anyone I served with during this time

Frank Zook

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Looking for Tare Div. Per. 1952-1944

Comments: Shipmates were Hart, Buntz, Phelps, Simmons, Dempsey, Augabright, Gladfelter, Dean, Claxton, and all personnel in Tare Division from 1952 to 1954.

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On Board from 1952 to 1953

Comments: Would like to hear from any one from Tare Division who might remember me. Names that are familiar are Buntz, Gladfeller, Simmons, Phelps, Hart, Claxton.

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USS HELENA, EM 2, 1951-1954

Comments: Glad to have found this page. Would like to hear from anyone who was on the Helena at the same time. Am especially interested in sharing memories with other electrician mates.

As indicated in some of the other messages, the USS Helena Organization is another great resource. The address is 596-A West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007.

Also try this website:

http://members.tripod.com/USS_Helena_CA75/

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Comments: April 19 1948 the Helena was exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing.Compensation is available if you qualify.For more info contact me.

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David Buckner

Comments: Comments: I am looking for anyone who served on board the USS Helena with my Father David Buckner. I know very little about his service in Korea. I believe he was there in 1952 and '53. One fact I'm sure of is that he was on board when Eisenhower came on board to sail on the ship briefly. I became a History teacher when I graduated from college, and shortly after I began to teach the Korean War for the first time, my father passed away. None of my many, burning questions were ever answered. Please, please help me if you can. Thanks for reading this!!!

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CA75 1959/1962 A DIV

Comments: I WAS A ENGMAN ON THE HELENA & IT WAS A GOOD TIME AND WOULD DO IT ALL OVER IF I COULD.

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1962 -1963

Comments: I was a crew member from oct 1962 until dcom 1963. are there any one out there that remembers me. one of my buddies was, Eddie Crittenden.

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looking for shipmates - Korean war

Comments: Please contact me if anyone was on that ship in 1952, during the Korean War.

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Kenneth S. Ockander

Comments: I [Matt] ran across my father's [Ken W.] old entry here and have updated it for him. I love my dad: "My Dad, Kenneth S. Ockander CBM, served aboard Helena for several years before going on shore duty in late 1956. He was fired upon from shore batteries while on patrol off the Korean coast, but I think that he was on a mine sweeper, not the Helena. He took me aboard many times and I am still impressed firstly with how kind this Navy Brat was treated by the bluejackets and of course the majesty of the Helena herself. He left me with some cruise books and if this information could help anyone I'd be most happy to do what I can. I know Dad was on a fire control party and did the rigging for at sea refueling. It would be mean a lot for me to hear from any of his shipmates as I lost him to a heart attack when he was only 50 years old in 1969. Thank you!!"

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Any one with Information

Comments: My Grandfater Was Robert Girardin, He was a guners mate first class on the USS Helena CA 75. he passed away, and left to me his Task Force 77 Korea patch and some picthers of the ship and rank patches. If any one rembers my grandpa and can tell me more about Task Force 77 I would Love it Thank You.

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William Ray Greene

Comments: Am looking for anyone who may have known a William Ray Greene from Gastonia North Carolina. Ray served aboard the USS Helena from 1956-1957. He was stationed in Long Beach and did a cruise to Japan or Hong Kong I think. Ray was a country boy and had a strong southern accent. He was also known as "Baby Face", has he had slipped into the Navy at the ripe old age of 16. He was killed some years ago and am trying to find as much info or photos of him for his widow. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanx from an ole USMC Viet Vet

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Looking for info

Comments: I am looking for anyone who rode the u.s.s. helena ca-75 1948.

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CA-75 50-53

Comments: Would like to hear the full details of the "Phantom Pooper" that struck fear throught the dry dock stay. Was last hit on Starboard Quarter Deck?

I was assigned to First Division then went to S-1 after going through Laundryman School, Bayonne, NJ assigned to Tailor Shop.

Keywords: Helena and Toledo made up Crusier Division Three. Joined Helena just prior to Yard overhaul at Hunters Point, San Francisco, fall of 1950. Helena and Toledo were placed in same dry dock bow to bow (Chinese Landing?)

Korean Conflict - wonson harbor

Comments: BAKER IN COMMISSARY

Keywords: I was known as HAM by most. Some in my department did not know my first or last name. I once recieved a telephone call from shore at Long Beach and the messenger was a friend asking me who herman moenning was, and swore that he wasen't in our dept.

1951-1955

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone serving in this time period.

Keywords: 1st. division gunner's mate 3-c Bud Watkins,Don Kehr,AmosA. Lashley

Hunters Point S.F. (1960) to San Diego (1962)

Comments: 30 years of fond memories of the Helena are certainly brought back by a site such as this. We are so lucky to have this type of resource at are finger tips. Hope to hear from all of you someday.

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Chief Kenneth S. Ockander

Comments: My Dad, Kenneth S. Ockander CBM, served aboard Helena for several years before going on shore duty in late 1956. He was fired upon from shore batteries while on patrol off the Korean coast, but I think that he was on a mine sweeper, not the Helena. He took me aboard many times and I am still impressed firstly with how kind this Navy Brat was treated by the bluejackets and of course the majesty of the Helena herself. He left me with some cruise books and if this information could help anyone I'd be most happy to do what I can. I know Dad was on a fire control party and did the rigging for at sea refueling. It would be mean a lot for me to hear from any of his shipmates as I lost him to a heart attack when he was only 50 years old in 1969. Thank you!!

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From '55-'57

Comments: I was a GM-3 aboard the Helena from 55-57. I would like to hear from any of my old shipmates.

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Remembrance For Kenneth Beaudoin

Comments: The Korean War My daughter wrote this poem for my Uncle Kenny Beaudoin and all the others who fought for our Country. The fire burns all through the night and in the morn the men will fight. A cause is given a cause is know and from the world great men are thrown. The Great will fall the evil will die and over the chaos the Raven's will fly Our Thanks we give is far to less when our boys went out and gave their best. So for those men who died in vain and those that suffered in their pain. For that boy's eyes that saw too much and for the men who forever lost touch. You all went out you all were brave, The men still living and those in his grave. Much Respect is given for sharing your love, and Thanking You because. You fought so hard and we shed our tears. And all together we faced our fears.

Written By Stephanie Korhel 8-7-2000

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5th Div 54-58

Comments: I WAS ON THE HELENA FROM 1954 TO 1958

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anybody who knew robert farrish

Comments: served on uss Helena from 1949 to 1952. would like here from any shipmates from that time period.

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My Uncle Kenneth Beaudoin

Comments: I was just wonder if anyone out there knew my Uncle who served on the USS.Helena. His name was Kenneth Beaudoin, he is not on the memorial I guess because he died of Spinal Meningitis in Nov, Dec of 1952. If you knew him I'd like to hear from you, and if you know how I can get his name in the memorial I would like to know. To me he did die in the Korean War, even if it was in the States. I was only 3 years old when he died, I remember him and his funeral like it was yeaturday. I would like to hear from anyone who may of known Kenneth Beaudoin.. Debbie

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SHE WAS THE GRETEST

Comments: served on helena ca-75 1949-1950 4th and s1 divisions have made numerous reunions.have made reunions at jack crawfords home in griffin ga.in company of fred newsome,allen huckaby(deceased),chamble (deceased),herman kelling,bill walker,herbert meeks,billy ellis,looking for bill russell was a barber,robbie robinson played baseball on ships team,nickname "roundman" s1 div laundry.asee you in las vegas

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she aws the greatest

Comments: was abourd helen 1949-1953 was in the 4th and s1 divisions have attended numerous helena reunions and have had reunions at jack crawfords home in griffin georgia.in attendence were freddie newsom.allen huckaby,herb meeks,bill walker,herman kelling,bill mcDaniels,billy ellis,clyde McArthur,claude turner.am looking for bill williams he was a barber,robbie robinson he played on the ships baseball team,and nickname "roundman" he was in the s1 div Laundry.see you in las vegas

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Saturday, June 24, 2000

Comments: I served aboard the USS Helena CA75 from 1952-1954

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Time's gone by.

Comments: Ifirst saw u.s.s. Helena(CA-75) IN SASEBO,Japan.I did not know GM3 Andy Anderson,however I was also a GM3 at that time, at that place.U.S.S. Helena (CA-75) had just pulled into port & was broadside to a sunset.I was 17,am now 67, & IT'S STILL A PICTURE IN MY MIND I NEVER FORGET.She was a most handsome ship.Thank you for the memory. Ormond G. HARRISON United States Navy (RET.)

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Pop was a chief 1951-52 CA-75

Comments: Pop worked down in the crypto compartment. Tattoo of a rose on his forearm.

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Lookout Cartoonest 1950-51

Comments: Was on Helena from 10 Sept 1950 to 25 July 1951, then transfered to Flag, rode around on the Toledo for a while.

I still have many of the cartoons I did for the Lookout. Roomed in Jr Off section, Rm 211 with Lt. Brownie Baker, USMC.

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had a good time on the old ship

Comments: 4TH DIV

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