Son of Walter R. Strawn who searved on the Leyte

Comments: My father retired from the navy in 1960 after 21 years. He has lots of pictures and a navy photo book about the Leyte. I would like to find more information .

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Does anyone know Jack Purcell

Comments: I was wondering if anyone new John(Jack)Purcell? He served on the Leyte during Korea. He was my grandfather and we were really close and when he died so I didn't get to find out what he was like then and i was wondering if anyone could tell me?

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US Naval Sea CAdets

Comments: my grandfather and father were in the war. i am in the jr. navy and id like so more info on this war

Keywords: USS Enterprise, USS MaKee

USS Leyte original crewman

Comments: I was a water tender first class and oil king on the USS Leyte just after the shakedown cruise in 1946. I boarded the ship in Rhode Island when we took on planes. I was on board when we journeyed to Valparaiso, Chile for the inauguration of the President of Chile. Even though I should have been on terminal leave, all of a sudden I was classified "non-expendable." I was discharged from the Leyte to Norfolk, VA for the end of my service. I am also a Pearl Harbor survivor (USS Medusa) and a Navy veteran of 11 years (1941-1952). I would be interested in hearing from any of my shipmates from that time.

Keywords: Oil King, World War II,

USS Leyte CV 32

Comments: My father was a casualty on the USS Leyte while it was being overhauled at the Boston shipyard.

His name was Charles J. Murphy Sr.,the 37th victim of the disaster. At the time I was 7 years old and really didn't comprehend the circumstances of the explosion. I only knew I would never see my Dad again. Last year (1999) my husband and I went to the Boston Public Library and looked up all the newspaper articles we could find regarding the accident of 10/16/53. We found an abundants of information on the accident and the many medical personal, doctors and nurses, who came to the aid of the victims and their families. A delayed, God Bless to the many who gave their time and expertise. My family and I would be forever grateful to obtain additional information on the 1953 accident and also the plaque dedication in 2001. Sincerely, Rose Daughter of Charles J. Murphy Sr.

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Dedicated to the vets

Comments: Me and my whole unit in Graphic Communication Arts High School are dedicating this whole year to the Korean War vets, me and my whole unit are very interested to find out more about the war, and need some information to build up and learn more, we'd really appreciate it, Thanks You.

3rd Class Petty Officer Jimmy Negron Jr

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Past president USS Leyte CV 32 Assosciation

Comments: We are now in the process of trying to find relatives and friends of those shipmates and civilians who perished in the explosion at the Boston Navy yard OCT.16 1953.The 2001 reunion will be held in Boston and a plaque will be deicated near the site(park). Anyone with information contact Henry Sladyk 1051 Foster St So.Windsor Ct. 06074

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Detacation To The Korean War

Comments: I am a Navy Junior cadet and very interested in the USS Leyte CVA 32. My LT. Skibar and the NJROTC Unit at Graphics High School are interested on finding out more about the USS Leyte and much more on the Korean War. This year we are dedacating a big bullatin board to the Korean War and those who served. Any one who is willing to give information will be greatly apprieciated. Thank You!

Keywords: Junior Navy Cadet/P.O. 3 Cestero

ENSIGN TOMMY FISCHER

Comments: My father was Ensign Tommy Fischer, who was killed in the explosion on the Leyte in Boston Harbor on 16 Oct 1953. He was the Public Information Officer. I am looking for any and all information on him and his family from any source. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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LIKE TO JOIN USS LEYTE ASSC.

Comments: USS Leyte CV-32

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Comments: Richard got all excited when I told him what I had found on the Internet. He served aboard the Leyte from 50 to 52. Went through the Panama canal. Transferred over from the Palau (CVE-122) after being aboard her from 48-50. He worked flight deck as an airman 1st class, green hat and blue hat crews. He remembers an Indian fellow from New York, someone named Wigglesworth, John Caussey (the spelling might be wrong), and his best friend, Pat Patterson who transferred over with him from the Palau. He thinks he lives in Rhinelander, WI. Also thought he was a carpenter. He mentioned being part of task force 77. Anybody out there remember Richard Silveus from the Palau 48-50 or the Leyte 50-52? by direction, Scott Robbins

Keywords: Pat Patterson, John Caussey(sp?), Wigglesworth, Indian fellow from New York, Task Force 77, flight deck

J.C. Lynn

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My father was Mark Phillips, EM

Comments: Even though my father is gone (died 1996), I was wondering if it where posssible to find out more about the ship and the people he served with. He told me so many stories....

Keywords: Mark E. Phillips, possible known as "Red". From Minerva Ohio. Electricians Mate, Shore Patrol

THADDEUS (TED) MICHAEL LEMPART A.N.

Comments: Ted Lempart was my father. I was anxious to know more about his service in the Navy. He died when I was very young. If anyone out there remembers him, please e-mail me at sikora@comnetcom.net.

He was born in 1932. He died in 1984.

Connie Sikora

Am still interested in info on my Dad. I remember a man named Gene Lyons that visited when I was young. Mom says he was in Jacksonville Fla living with a woman named Sally. note the new e-mail address and phone. Thanks so much! God Bless

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS LEYTE (CV-32)

“Her pilots accumulated 11,000 hours in the air while inflicting massive damage upon enemy positions...”

Displacement: 27,100 t. Length: 888 ft Extreme Width: 147'6" Draft: 28'7" Speed: 33 k. Complement: 3,448 Armament: 12 5"; 72 40mm Aircraft: 80+ Class: Essex

Leyte arrived Sasebo, Japan, 8 October 1950 and made final preparations for combat operations.

From 9 October through 19 January 1951, the ship and her aircraft spent 92 days at sea and flew 3,933 sorties against the North Korean aggressors. Her pilots accumulated 11,000 hours in the air while inflicting massive damage upon enemy positions, supplies, transportation, and communications.

Leyte returned to Norfolk for overhaul 25 February.

USS Leyte received two battle stars for Korean service.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

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Warren C. Lowery - TAPS

Comments: My father, Warren Clayton Lowery, known as "Snooks" served in the Navy from 1949 (I am pretty sure) till 1953, when he was honorably discharged. He served on the USS Leyte as a Seaman. He was a Gunner's Mate. He gave me a number (service number?) of 2781152.

He passed away December 8, 1998, from complications of open heart surgery.

He told me many stories of his time on the Leyte, as well as the fun times he had in various cities (i have photos of him and his buddies in the Zig Zag Club in Germany).

I would love to hear from anyone out there who remembers my Dad or serving with him on the Leyte, as I really don't know that much about the time he spent in the service, and would like to know all I possibly can.

I have a home email address, as well. It is: cyndijean@earthlink.net.

I would also like to receive, if possible, a copy of your newsletter - if you could refer me to who I need to talk to about this, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much.

Cynthia Lowery

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