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Current Message 1 - May 18, 2008
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Entry: 65655
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

shipmates

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terry dyrhaug wrote on 2008-05-18 15:25:06.0

Comments: cv47,korea 54-57, also phillipine sea. looking for friends/shipmates. reunion info. thanks

Keywords: korea 54-56

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Current Message 2 - May 3, 2008
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Entry: 65495
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

search for grandfathers story

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Chad Allen wrote on 2008-05-03 20:17:07.0

Comments: My grandfather served on the USS Phillipine Sea. I dont know which what unite he was in, only that he was a gunners mate on an AD skyraider. His name was Kenneth "K.M." Allen, i remember when i was younger him telling me about getting shot down afew times and landing in the water. If anyone remembers any thing about him please e-mail me.

Keywords: AD Skyraider, USS Phillipine Sea

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Current Message 3 - February 9, 2007
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Entry: 59965
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stationed NPC,Washington D.C.early 50's

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Bill Piercy wrote on 2007-02-09 07:19:22.0

Comments:

Keywords: Em2 Naval Photographic Center, Washington D.C,

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Current Message 4 - August 18, 2006
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Entry: 58551
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CVG's of CVA 47

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patrick rival wrote on 2006-08-18 11:27:31.0

Comments:

Keywords:

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Current Message 5 - August 5, 2006
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Entry: 58380
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

PHOTO LAB OA DIVISION 52-53

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Raymond Metcalf wrote on 2006-08-05 14:37:03.0

Comments: Seeking contact with ship-mates (photo Mates) looking for where abouts and how to contact ENS H.L. Wittrock nick name of Whitie and PHAN H.A.Alexander. Anyone knowing how to access ships log information or knowledge of my being sent into Korea for photographing action pictures for cruise book. I have no documentation. would Appreciate any help.

Keywords: photo lab

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Current Message 6 - June 19, 2006
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Entry: 57717
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Looking for shipmates VF112 50-52

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Claude R. (Ray) Watson wrote on 2006-06-19 20:32:51.0

Comments: I served from 1950 - 1951: Fighter Squadron VF112 (I was in Housekeeping) I'm looking for old shipmates. Please contact me. I'd love to hear from you ... R.O. Waite, William Wallace ... where are you guys?

Keywords: Looking for long lost personal friends

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Current Message 7 - April 12, 2006
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Entry: 56651
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Looking for Donald Hudson (Army)

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Kira France wrote on 2006-04-12 22:38:52.0

Comments: I am looking for a Donald Hudson who served in or around Seoul Korea in the late 70's early 80's. I believe that he was in the Army maybe of African American or Pacific Islander decent. Please if anyone knows of a Donald from that time period please let me know if you were friends or serving with him. Thank you so much!

Keywords: Donald Hudson United States Army Korea Seoul late 70's early 80's.

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Current Message 8 - March 3, 2006
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Entry: 56081
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Looking for Dale Cross

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Donald Hudson wrote on 2006-03-03 15:33:46.0

Comments: Looking for Dale Cross sailing on same ship in 1952-1953

Keywords: USS Phillipine Sae CVA 47

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Current Message 9 - February 14, 2006
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Entry: 55737
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Looking for Dale Cross of Cva 47 52-53

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Donald A. Hudson wrote on 2006-02-14 12:22:46.0

Comments: Have tried to find Dale for 50 years

Keywords: Looking for Dale Cross. Navy Cook Uss Phil Sea !952-54

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Current Message 10 - February 6, 2006
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Entry: 55600
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

My Dad

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James Cochran wrote on 2006-02-06 23:15:32.0

Comments: Im looking for anyone who served with my dad on USS Phillipine Sea in 1948-50. He went by Jim He was a boxer also Please contact me so i can learn more about his service. My dad passed away in June 1996.

Thank You

Keywords: Boxer

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Current Message 11 - December 15, 2005
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Entry: 54666
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Anyone Remember my Dad, Charlie Pole [Charles] from Oregon

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Pam Pole wrote on 2005-12-15 00:55:45.0

Comments: Hi,

Does anyone remember my Dad, Charlie Pole? He was from Oregon.

I don't know much about his service, but I do know that he served on the USS Philippine Sea, CVA-47. I also know that he was on board for SURE in 1953. I think he said that he was a "Gunner", but I'm not real sure.

He had to leave the service on a medical emergency because my Mom got in a serious auto accident and he had to come home.

I'm trying to get together a book of rememberances to give him for Christmas. I would like to include in it stories or photos or anything like that. In addition I would like to give him a list of names and address/E:Mail addresses of old shipmates if possible.

Please contact me if you remember my Dad, Charlie [Charles] Pole from Oregon and have anything to contribute I sure would appreciate it.

Thank you for any help that you can give me in this project.

Pam Pole

Keywords: Charlie Pole, Philippine Sea, CVA-47, 1953, Korea, Charles, Pole, Charlie, Oregon

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Current Message 12 - November 22, 2005
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Entry: 54218
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Looking for Eugene Dirks buddies: Korean war

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Daniel Foreman wrote on 2005-11-22 05:40:09.0

Comments: Looking for info on Gene Dirks who served aboard this ship during the Korean War. He would never talk about it. I believe he was also a Navy Golden Glove boxer. He ran around with a friend they called The Greek. Gene passed away 24Feb04 after a prolonged battle with cancer. This info is for his daughter Gina Foreman

Keywords: Friends of Gene Dirks

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Current Message 13 - November 3, 2005
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Entry: 53906
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Navy crew member

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Paula Acord wrote on 2005-11-03 00:00:00.0

Comments: My uncle, Cyrus Elswick, was in the Navy at about the age of 18 (abt 1956.) Anyone who remembers him, please contact me. I was told that he met a German girl there and has a son with her. I would love to get into contact with him. Anyone that has any type of information as to where I can turn, please let me know...thank you so much. Paula

Keywords: Unsure of anything except that in Navy and in Germany

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Current Message 14 - August 14, 2005
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Entry: 52613
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Deceased member of the USS Phillipine Sea CV 47

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michael mioton wrote on 2005-08-14 00:00:00.0

Comments: To those who knew my father, Donald F."Buddy" Mioton, who worked munitions, let it be known that he passed away January of 2000 from terminal cancer. You may contact me, his first son, Michael W. Mioton RN, an Air Force/Navy veteran at the email provided.

Keywords: mwmrn@hotmail.com

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Current Message 15 - August 14, 2005
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Entry: 52612
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Deceased member of the USS Phillipine Sea CV 47

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michael mioton wrote on 2005-08-14 00:00:00.0

Comments: To those who knew my father, Donald F."Buddy" Mioton, who worked munitions, let it be known that he passed away January of 2000 from terminal cancer. You may contact me, his first son, Michael W. Mioton RN, an Air Force/Navy veteran at the email provided.

Keywords:

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Current Message 16 - February 18, 2005
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Entry: 49008
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

New web site for Phil Sea

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C. Davis wrote on 2005-02-18 11:49:01.0

Comments: New web site for USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV-47) is: http://www.philsea.org

Keywords: Phil Sea Asssociation

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Current Message 17 - January 30, 2005
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Entry: 48532
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

PHILIPPINE SEA ET'S 1954-1956

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Michael Novak wrote on 2005-01-30 22:14:13.0

Comments: Im looking for any Et's that knew my father Howard M. Novak, he liked to be called Mike. He reported aboard after completing the ET class at Treasure Island. I am looking for pictures and any stories about my father. He passed away in Jan 1999 of cancer.

Keywords: ET'S

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Current Message 18 - January 30, 2005
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Entry: 48531
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

NAVY/USS_PHILLIPINESEA

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Michael Novak wrote on 2005-01-30 22:10:35.0

Comments:

Keywords: Im looking for any Et's that knew my father Howard M. Novak, he liked to be called Mike. He reported aboard after completing the ET class at Treasure Island. I am looking for pictures and any stories about my father. He passed away in Jan 1999 of cancer.

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Current Message 19 - December 26, 2004
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Entry: 47730
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Mail/contacts

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Jim (Jack) Purington wrote on 2004-12-26 18:16:14.0

Comments: Was aboard in early 50's. would like to receive mail conserning reunions & updates, etc

would like to hear from old buddies.

Jack Purington AVSTMC 3rd class

Keywords: Looking for contacts,, USS Phil Seas CVA 47

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Current Message 20 - November 26, 2004
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Entry: 47104
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Can anyone help!?!?!?!

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Trent McFadden wrote on 2004-11-26 18:31:07.0

Comments: If, anyone has any pictures of Barry McFadden or any pictures of the whole crew and the ship can you please email them to me and tell me any stories about my grandfather. For this X-Mas my family and I are getting him a complete model of the ship and putting it together and we thought it would be nice to have some pictures to go along with the model. So if anyone has any stories or pictures please let me know. Thanks Trent McFadden

Keywords: USS Philippine Sea CV47 (Essex Class) 1950-1954

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Current Message 21 - November 20, 2004
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Entry: 46994
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LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW JD JOHNSON

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Katrina Johnson wrote on 2004-11-20 16:19:41.0

Comments:

Keywords: I am looking for anyone who knew or may remember my grandfather JD Johnson. He served on the USS Phillipine Sea CV 47 during the Korean War.

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Current Message 22 - November 18, 2004
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Entry: 46955
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Korean War-CAG- 9 VF-91

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Ferris Parker wrote on 2004-11-18 13:51:01.0

Comments: I have been trying for two years to find someone that I served with in the USS Philippine Sea with no success Paul Goslow comes to mind How about Capt Paul(Ramsey)?Please Anyone?????

Keywords: Task force 77

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Current Message 23 - November 5, 2004
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Entry: 46686
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

ANY ET'S

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Michael Novak wrote on 2004-11-05 23:14:52.0

Comments:

Keywords: Im looking for any Et's that knew my father Howard M. Novak, he liked to be called Mike. He reported aboard after completing the ET class at Treasure Island. I am looking for pictures and any stories about my father. He passed away in Jan 1999 of cancer.

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Current Message 24 - October 25, 2004
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Entry: 46482
USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

navy/marines

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jennifer scott wrote on 2004-10-25 23:34:14.0

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who knew my grandpa,leland (lee) isley who recently passed away. I know my grandpa joined when he was 17 and served in the navy and marines for a total of 10 years. Other than that I can tell you he was a fiesty man and was aboard the uss phillipine,as well as many other carrier ships. I'd like to know more about his service and my granfather's history. If anyone knows my grandpa or someone else who did, please contact me. Also if you know of any other useful sites let me know. Thanks to everyone!

Keywords: Leland isley,navy & marines, 1945-late 1950's, uss phillipine

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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 95 
From: rbogar whump@techline.com

Subject: USS Philippine Sea CVA-47


A second reunion of the "M" division was held at Astoria, OR on 
Sept. 8.9 and 10. Ten members and their wives were present. Chief 
Colby, Frenchy Douchet, Ron Erickson, Dick Bogar, Del Layton, Bob 
Webster, Wayne Gordanier, Leo Haydon, Jim Rodgers and Jim Allen. 
Their will be another one in two years we think.

 On Fri, 14 Mar 1997 rbogar whump@techline.com wrote:

Subject: Aruthur N. Male USS Phil Sea CVA-47

ARTHUR N. MALE a friend of mine while on the Phil Sea approx. 
1952-1954 "M" Division. The last I knew he was in California around 
1955-60 in Glenndale, Pasedena or there abouts.

HELLO ART N. MALE, ARE YOU OUT THERE?

VF-112

 

I was aboard the Phil Sea With VF-112 during the cruise that was called 
the "Korean Encore" (cruise book title). Did Mostly mess cooking and 
compartment cleaning for that cruise. I went to AT-A school after that, 
and made the next cruise aboard the Kearsarge.

My Email add:  purvis@n-link.com

Cal Waterbury
Copperas Texas

Squadron VF-114

On Sun, 30 Mar 1997
Frank L. Carter flcpaper@earthlink.net wrote:

P.O. Box 357
San Gabriel, CA 91778-0357
818-282-4419
Fax:800-344-2610

I served in the Navy from 1950-1954. I did two tours with VF-114 
aboard the Philippine Sea CV-47. Then I transferred to VS-38 and did
1 tour with that squadron aboard several CVE's; in Japan; and trips to 
Hong Kong; Subic Bay; off Formossa; South China Sea. 

I am seeking the following:

1. Squadron mates from both VF-114 and VS-38.

2. Anyone who served on the USNS GENERAL NELSON M. WALKER
and andyone who served on an Oiler USS CACAPON.

3. Aso, my brother, 2nd. Lt. William M. Carter was killed
while flying an F-51 while serving with the Air Force.

He went down off Korea on 10 Oct. 1950. He was in the
25th. Fighter/Intercepter Squadron. 

Anyone who knew him or served with him, I would like to hear.

Thanks,
Frank L. Carter


Squadron VA-115

On Thu, 3 Jul 1997 
Nan Bradford-Reid  wrote:

I am looking for anyone who was in VA-115, or CAG 11 during'51-'53.
please e-mail privately.
 CAG-11, 

datein: 1949 dateout: 1956

My father, Wm. J.D. "Bill" Bradford flew ADs off the Philippine Sea,
CVA-47, Second Korean Cruise and the Kearsarge CVA-33. 

I am looking to establish contact with anyone who might have known him
during this time or who was on either of these carriers.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,
 
Spadqueen
--Navy Wings are made of Gold...

Robert J. Lawson


On Tue, 29 Jul 1997 
Updated 17 Nov 2000
 B Bhin   wrote:

1040 Pinehurst Dr
Aptos, CA 95002

Am looking up the name of a Navy man who was stationed on the USS
Philipine Sea and was drowned on July 12, 1953 at Kamakura Bay, 
Japan, while on an R & R. 

I don't know where to find his name listed. His name was Robert J.
Lawson and he was my fiance. Because he was not killed in action, will
his name be ommitted from any memorials and if not, why?

Drowned July 12, 1953 in Kamkura Bay, Japan while on liberty. Was
assigned to Phil Sea. He was attached to VC3 out of Moffett Field. 

He is buried in Ft. Lewis, Wa. because his father had been in the Army
there at one time.

Thank you very much for your help.

B.Bihn

OR Div

On Tue, 16 Dec 1997 
Burt Farrar Email address wrote:

158 Kayla
Shreveport, LA 71105

ORdiv Aviation

datein: 1949 dateout: 1952

Served on the Phil Sea from Jan'49 to Jan'52, ships 
company OR Division. Would like to hear from anyone on the 
ship during those years.

Engine Room

On Sun, 24 May 1998 
WILLIAM CLYDE STILES Email address wrote:

phone: 770-383-3444

comments:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: MY FATHER WAS ON THE USS Philippine Sea CVA 47
IN THE KOREAN WAR, 1952 TO 1954, IN THE ENGINE ROOM.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR HIS BEST FRIEND WHICH HE HAS NOT SEEN SINCE 1952. 
RALPH FRAZIER WAS HIS NAME , HE WAS FROM DALLAS TEXAS AT THE TIME. WE 
HAVE TRIED EVERY WAY WE KNOW TO LOCATE HIM . ANY INFO YOU COULD PROVIDE
PLEASE DO SO. 
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU PLEASE.

THANK YOU 
WILLIAM D. STILES SON OF WILLIAM C. STILES 

CAG-9

On Thu, 28 May 1998 
Ron Schwab Email address wrote:
Personal information:

Comments:
VC-3 attached to VF-94, CAG-9 USS Philippine Sea CVA-47 12/52 to 8/53

Brothers ?

On Sat, 30 May 1998 
RClay47727@aol.com wrote:

Hi,
My dad, George Sherwood, and his brother, Louis Sherwood, were 
supposedly the first brothers on the same ship, the USS Phillipine Sea,
in the Korean War since Pearl Harbor. I would like to find out some
information on this. All I have is family say so. Can I contact 
someone who was on the Phillipine Sea who might have known either one of
them? All I have is what family members have told me over the years and
would like more information on it. Thanks for your help.

Marine Detachment

On Thu, 14 Jan 1999
tony kuklinski Email address wrote:

Sgt Kuklinski was my father. He was assigned to the Marine Complement 
on the USS Phillipine Sea , CV-47. Pop died in 1991. I am attempting 
to gather information on the ship, its duties during the time pop was
assigned to her for our family records. 

I would also like find out what decorations he received and if any one 
has or had photos, etc of him during this time. 

I would like to talk to some of the guys he served with if that's
possible. 

Anthony M. Kuklinski, Police Officer
The Pennsylvania State University Police Department
Harrisburg
777 W. Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, Pa 17057
(717) 948-6762 (717) 948-6762 fax (717)948-6233

CAG 11

On Thu, 22 Apr 1999
David Pettengill Email address wrote:

My Father, Jerry Marvin Pettengill, was on the Philippine Sea, Carrier 
Air Group 11. He was the guy who was in charge of checking out the
hydraulics on the planes as they came in and out. Whatever that is
called. 

He is still alive and well outside of Dallas, TX. He was in the Navy 
from Feb 16, 1948 until Feb. 16, 1952. He has some photos and
memorabilia, including three "crosses" for three battles.

He would like to get involved in some activities, but doesn't know how. 
At his behest, would you respond to this request if you can direct us 
in the right direction. 

Thanks,

David Marvin Pettengill