Son of George C. Heim, I salute you all...

Comments: This is tough for me, it really is. My sister sent this link to me over a month ago and I just now am able to write to you all. My father was George C. Heim, the best man to ever walk the face of the planet. He was everything to all of us, friends, family, even complete strangers that had the chance to meet him, even only for a moment. He passed away on August 18, 1998 of mesothelioma, as I'm sure some others aboard did. I miss him so and regret that he won't get to know my daughter, born on August 6, 2003. Enough about that, I'm looking for info from anyone about the ship, her crew, and possibly someone who would remember my father. He was about 5'8", black hair, brown eyes, with a slim build. I will look into possible dates that he was aboard, and buddies name's and such. Thank you all that contribute to this and all boards like this. We need you. I miss you Dad, I wish you were here...

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George C. Heim

Comments: I am George's Son-in Law and Susan's Husband. Unfortunately I was only able to spend less than 2 years with George. I remember almost every minute we spent together. Most of them were after he became ill, but he never lost his sense of humour or fighting spirit. He was proud of his service aboard the Leyte, and even thou he knew that his illness was due to this service, he refused to ever say a bad word about the navy. This man was a true Patriot. His patriotism was contagious and was carried on by his wife,Mary Lou, his daughter(my wife Sue), as well as his grand daughter(our daughter Jamie).

I am currently serving in SW Asia and many times thoughts of him and his familie's patriotism get me thru the rough times.

We miss you George

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George C. Heim

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George C. Heim, my Hero

Comments: My father served on the USS Leyte CV32 from 1953-1956. He was aboard the ship in the boiler room when the explosion occurred and lost alot of his buddies. He only told me the terrible story once, which was all he had to tell it. He died on August 18, 1998 from Mesothelioma, exposure to asbestos which was burning in the boiler room. He's the best person I know and he was always so proud to serve in the Navy and showed off his medals any chance we would look at them! I am more proud of him for never giving up, not once, even during his last living moments. To all his shipmates, in Heaven or on Earth, I salute you. Signed, his daughter who misses him more each day.. Sue

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CARL RICHARD 'SMITTY' SMITH

Comments: My father served on the USS LEYTE from 1943-1947, in the South Pacific Theater. He is almost 78 now. Are there any reunions out there? Thank you, Susan Shaw

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info on uss leyte cvs 32

Comments: looking for any info on u.s.s. leyte cvs 32 for my father n law who was on this ship. if you have any pictures or info please e-mail me at sow_seed03@yahoo.com

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my grandfather

Comments: he was a very good man he was on the USS Leyte. i am his grandson i am 8 yr old. he gave me some of his medals. he one day when he was on the ship he heard some of the shipmates whispering about him and they said yep thats big p. so thats how he got his nickname big p. he told me his favorite rank was LT.

Keywords: his nichname was big p his name was henry podhradsky. he was a seaman lt and lt.comander

HENRY (HANK) FREDERICKS

Comments: Served on USS Leyte, Uss Kersage 1948 to 1952. Basic training Great Lakes Providence, RI, Sanford, FL

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Stan Tryboski - Electrician USS Leyte 1953 -1956

Comments: Interested in reunions, especially the upcomeing 50 year anniversary of the 1953 Boston explosion and fire. Anyone who has information, please contact my son at t.tryboski@attbi.com

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Looking for Al Church

Comments: Interested in my uncal naval history!!!!!!!!!

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USS Leyte Marine detatchment 1956-1956

Comments: I served aboard the Leyte for 19 mo. during the years between 1955 and 1956. I am looking for anyone who served with me during that time, particularly while we were conducting live fire exercises. I am wondering if anyone remembers what it was like firing those guns. I know that the concussion was so terrible that it was almost impossible to endure. I remember one guy by the name of last name Ogden, incurred a situation that blood was running out of his ears when the gun was fired. Another man by the name of last name Campbell suffered a hit to his face by the casing. I would appreciate anyone who served at that time would contact me or post a message.

Keywords: Edwards,James D. "J.D." Marine Detachment USS Leyte cvs 32 1955-1956 served on brig duty,sentry duty and during general quarters as 5" gunnerport side.

Anyone know Joe Albert Patterson

Comments: My best friend was killed on the Leyete on 10/16/53... he had just turned 18. Any old crew members out there that remember him? He was from Mineola, Texas.

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anyone who knows Jesse McDougal

Comments: Im looking for anyone who knew my grandfather his name was Jesse Wilburn MCDougal he was a cheif I don't know much about him because he passed before I was born. He was in the korean and world war two i know he was on a ship that had 23 or something to that nature on it.any thing would be helpful

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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES-JULY 1950 TO APRIL 1951

Comments: Some names I remember; Longnecker,(Golden Glove Amateur boxer, Detroit). Smith, "Smitty, from Maine, (Had car accident near Millington,Tn.) "Chief" James Youngblood, Cherokee, N. C. Doggett, Cape Girardeau,Mo., James "Jammo" Thompson, Elizabeth, N. J.We were at sea, Yellow Sea and or Sea of Japan from about mid-october to Dec. 26, 51 or 52 days at sea. Our planes were flying 24 hours a day, helping those guys trapped around Chosin Res, and during retreat. I believe we lost a pilot, named Brown, he was black man from, I believe, Miss. This was in 1950.

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where was leyte scrapped

Comments: where was uss leyte scrapped and the dates

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where was leyte scrapped

Comments: where was uss leyte scrapped and the dates

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Husband Who Was Shipmate

Comments: Would like to notify anyone who might have known my husband, Jerry Whitney, that he passed away in May of 1999. He was on board the Leyte from 1953 to 1955 as an Aviation Storekeeper.

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ET GANG

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shipmates 1952 - oct 1953

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[nfro shjipmat es 1952-oct 53

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Comments: Ray English, Jack Harnett,

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Comments: Looking for ? Fig (from Tucson, AZ) served as MM in 1956-1958, ? Hutchison (from Kansas City, MO, nickname was "Hawkeye" served as MM 3rd class in 1956-1958

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served 1950 1954

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USS LeyteCV32 1956-1959

Comments: I served on board the USS Leyte from May of 1956 to May 1959.(Decommissioning crew) I was assigned to A-Division, Worked in Stean Heat & Outside repair gang. Also a member of the USS Leyte CV32 Assoc.

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2001 Fire Memorial Reunion

Comments: The memorial reunion was the best of many reunions I have attended. I comment Henry sladyk,and Dave Peters, for the task of finding the relatives of the victims. All went well,and the dinner festivities were short and to the point. My wife and I were glad to be a part of it. Thank you al Seguin Association member

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Looking for anyone who knew Earl Slater

Comments: My Uncle Earl Slater was on-board the USS Leyte when she blew up in Boston. He was from St.Croix, US Virgin Island and is buried there. I was not alive when he died but as a youngster I remember trying to fit into his "blues". He was obviously a man of small stature, since at the time I was 13 or so and to big for his uniform even then. If you have any info about my Uncle or pictures please let me know. Thanks.

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Comments: Ray English, Jack Harnett, Ted Espotia,

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1957-1958

Comments: Bainbridge,MA 1956 Company 154 Looking for anyone from Co.154 or who served on the USS Leyte from 1957-1958 V1 Division

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USS LEYTE (ADMIN DEPARTMENT)

Comments: Looking for anyone who know my father (Thomas W. Davis) ie. Tom Davis. I believe he was stationed onboard USS Leyte in the early 50's. He was a Yoeman working in the Ships Office I presume.

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MY FATHER WAS ABOARD THE LEYTE DURRING TIME OF EXPOLSION

Comments: MY FATHER RICHARD (DICK) STANBROOK SERVED ON BOARD THE USS LEYTE IN EARLY 50S WAD ON BOARD DURRING EXPLOSION HE TALKED ABOUT HOW HE HELP CARRY PEOPLE OFF THE SHIP. MY FATHER IS NOW DECEASED ON 06/19/1999 BUT WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEMBERED HIM. HE RETIRED AS A POLICE CAPTAIN IN UTICA,N.Y. IN 1981 AFTER 24 YEARS WITH POLICE DEPT.

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Looking For People who knew my grandfather CARL RADCLIFFE

Comments: I really do not know much about him. I only met him once. My mother gave me a Zippo lighter with the ship he was on, and I was wondering about the history of the ship,and him.

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Looking For Shipmates

Comments: Looking for any shipmates aboard the USS Leyte CV32 between December 1951 and July 1954.

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looking for john carmine

Comments: anyone know this guy or what ship he may have belonged too. very interested

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Looking for shipmates who knew my father, Donny Acquafredda

Comments: My father was Donny Acquafredda. He served on the Leyte in the years 1956 & 1957, but was tragically killed ten years later as a volunteer firemen in the line of duty.I was only four years old when it happened.I would like to know what he was like during those years, as a young man seeing the world.If you have any information please e-mail me.

Thank You Manny Acquafredda

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USS Leyte Radio Operator

Comments: My dad served aboard the USS Leyte during the Korean War. He died in December of 2000. I found a picture of the USS Leyte (source: the Nat'l. Archives) a few years back and gave it to my Dad as a present. He was proud of his service to his country, to the US Navy and his time aboard the USS Leyte. I am proud of him and will always be honored to call myself his son.

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Ship info

Comments: I still have my original of" HISTORY OF THE U.S.S. LEYTE (CVS-32) " and some pictures. One taken in Cuba at a Rum distillery with shipmates and one of me standing on the flight deck with our sister ship in the background. I also have a clip board we used as a message board as dispatches came in. I served aboard from late 1956 to June 1958. Would love to hear and share with any one of my shipmates.

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Korean War

Comments: Iam looking for someone to interview from the Korean war or a person whose family member was from the Korean war. e-mail is amy_mahaffey@hotmail.com amy(lower slash _ )mahaffey@hotmail.com or dtadcp@bellsouth.net

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Veterens Day parade

Comments: Since my last comment, our unit has made many posters which will be shown on the Veterens Day parade on Saturday the 11th. We also will be marching in the parade. I hope that I see plenty of the veterens there,as I will be part of the color guard. My heart goes out to all of you veterens, and those of you who lost someone in the war.

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Shipmates

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looking for shipmates and reunion

Comments: want to know about reunion

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Robbins, Corth Carolina

Comments: I'm looking for L.B Bowman, (Lindon Baines), an old friend and school mate who joined NAVY with me in 1955. L.B. was serving aboard the USS Leyte when the ship visited Bermuda in 1957 and I took the launch out to the ship to visit L.B. for the day. I was serving in VP45 anti submarine sqdn., at NOB Bermuda at the time.

I understand L.B. is living in the Phillipines, would lide to hear from him sometime if and when he visites this site.

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A Hero

Comments: I am sending you a copy of a death notice of my father who I understood was on the USS Leyte CV-32 during the time of the explosion and saved several shipmates lives. It would be an honor to see his name published in your newsletter. If you are able to direct me to more information about this tragic event and any publications I can find during this time, it would also be greatly appreciated.

Debbie Biernstein, Daughter

FRANK GARAVUSO, AGE 68, AVENEL

Published in the Home News Tribune 9/19/00 Frank Garavuso, 68, of Avenel died yesterday at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy.

He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Woodbridge for nine years before moving to Avenel in 1989. He was employed as an insurance adjustor with Sweet Casualty Claims in New York City for 20 years before his retirement in 1991.

He served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a member of VFW Post 7164 in Avenel, and Elks Lodge 841 in Staten Island, N.Y.

He is survived by his wife, the former Dolores Bodziak; a son, Frank M. Garavuso of Avenel; two daughters, Vickie Pignatti of Roosevelt Island, N.Y., and Debbie Bernstein of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Linda Shaw of Martinsville, Va.; two sisters, Maria Fallick of East Brunswick and Angel Garavuso of Farmingdale, N.Y., and six grandchildren.

The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Thursday from the Leon J. Gerity Funeral Home, 411 Amboy Ave., Woodbridge, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. James R.C. Church, Woodbridge. Interment will be in Clover Leaf Cemetery, Woodbridge. Visiting at the funeral home will be 7-9 p.m. today, and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

from the Home News Tribune Published: Sep 19 2000 12:00AM

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B DIVISION

Comments: I am still looking to find anyone from B div that was a Plankowner and worked in either the Nbr 3 fireroom or evaporater plant 1946 thru 1948. I was also in A div steam heat gang and would like to hear from anyone from that same time period.

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Aboard USS Leyte 1950-51

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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

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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.

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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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