Radioman USS Philipine Sea Korea

Comments: Son of Robert G. (Butts) Larkin, who served on Phillipine Sea during Korean War as a radioman.

He was from Northern New York state.

Kevin Larkin

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VF-114

Comments: Please change my email address to: flcpaper@pacbell.net

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crew

Comments: USS PHILIPPINE SEA

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HELP FIND INFORMATION

Comments: Need information on his unit, vf 93, he flew on the philippine sea in '52 to '55. If anybody know sites where pictures are available, please respond. If anybody flew or knew him, please please respond. THANK YOU..........

Keywords: J. Conrad Smith "Jake the Snake"

Looking for Uncle

Comments: I know Warren went to the Philippines, met a lady by the name of Ramona, I do not know her last name and he brought her back to the states. I know they were married but I do don't know if the got married in the Philippines or in Hawaii. After the Navy came back from the Philippines they were station at Hawaii.

Keywords: HI! I want to find records on Family member by the name of Warren Bert Ditch. I know he fought in WWII and Korea. I know he went to the Philippines.

PhilSea Shakedown Cruise

Comments: Interested in upcoming reunion of PhilSea. Any other pilots from Air Group 20 been in contact with your outfit? Our air station was NAAS Char- lestown (Charleytown). Only guys I'm still in touch with are Capt.(ret) L.W. Adams (VT-20) and Cdr.(ret)John Moore (VBF-20).

Keywords: I was an aviator in VT-20 on shakedown cruise of the PhilSea CV-47 out of Quonset Pt. R.I. This was fall,1946. Our skipper was Cdr. Jim Howell.

looking for shipmates

Comments: i served from 1951 to 1953 4th div. gunnery then nav. div.

Keywords: william schott petty david rice winchell roosen or others

Change of e-mail

Comments: Please change e-mail from: ronini@foothill.net to: ronini@prodigy.net

Keywords: VC-3, CAG-9, USS PHILIPPINE SEA CVA-47

2 Fireroom

Comments: I served aboard the Philsea cv47 from 52 to 56 in #2 fireroom. I was an FA when I reported abord and a BT2 when I left.I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

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Philippine Sea July 52

Comments: I am writing a book about USS Currier, a destroyer escort that operated around Wonsan and Hangnam from mid-June to mid-July 1952. I am searching for general operational information about the Philippine Sea during that period. I would like to learn details about a Commmander Charles Carr who went down in an AD4 off Korea on or about July 4 and was picked up by the USS Currier. I'd like to verify what he was flying and what air group he belonged to. Any help or suggested leads would be appreciated.

Dick Bale Email: RailNews@aol.com

Keywords: USS Philippine Sea, July 52, USS Currier, Cmdr Charles Carr

hi all S2 Div

Comments: think of you often that was a great trip we had in1954 my navy years were the greatest it made my life better because of it am doing great hope all may navy buddies are doing the same jack babler cs2 s2 division

Keywords: don beebe slick silkworth jack howell

CONTACT BUDDIES

Comments: I SERVED ON THE USS PHILLIPINE SEA(CVA 47)OR DIV. IN 1954 . MADE THE CRUISE TO THE FAR EAST, HONG KONG, HAWAII,PHILLIPINES,,YOKOSUKA JAPAN. I PLAYED BASEBALL ON THE SHIPS TEAM.IN JAPAN, AND THE PHILLIPINES,GUAM AND OKINAWA.WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THESE TWO SHIPMATES AND GOOD FRIENDS.ANYONE WITH INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL CMAES@PEOPLEPC.COM

Keywords: EDWARD CLIFTON YATES LOUISVILLE KY. NICKNAMED E.C. WALLY DORNFELD ST.PAUL MINN.

Hainan Incident

Comments: I was aboard the Phil Sea in 1954 when aircraft from the ship shot down two Communist aircraft. A short history of the Phil Sea refers to this as the "Hainan Incident". I would be interested in getting more details about this if anyone has more.

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USS CACAPON

Comments: Does anyone know what happened to the USS Cacapon AO-52

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E DIV IC 1947-1950

Comments: LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHER SHIPMATES A LOT ARE GONE . I AM A RADIO AMATEUR MY CALL N8PVV. FOUND WEB SITE NICE SITE .

Keywords: CV 47 PHILSEA JETT IN SOUND POWER AN IC ROOM

seeking Robert R. Johnson

Comments: Later joined the Army and was last know to be headed for Nam in the early 60's. Married a girl name Betty Herbst about 1960. Seeking for reunion with other ordnancemen

Keywords: Robert R. "toady" Johnson was an ao3 on the Phil Sea in V-5 div 1955 56 57

HELP WITH PHOTOS

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR A PHOTO OF THE USS PHILLIPINES THAT A COWORKER/FRIEND OF MINE WAS ON DURING THE WAR THAT I CAN HAVE FRAMED FOR CHRISTMAS. PLEASE ADVISE ME IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN GET ONE. THANKS

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V2-A DIVISION 1951-54

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V1 DIVISION 1953-1955

Comments: looking for those that worked in the crash crew

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Hello long lost shipmates

Comments: Any of my shipmates out there....l95l to l954 aboard ship....I worked as storekeeper and later ran clothing and small stores.....anyone out there remember...some shipmates , H.Capagli, J Scanlon,Georege Zell, G Jacob & rest I cant remember....E mail when and if you get this..good luck guys....

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SERVED ON BOARD

Comments: OE DIVISION 7-01-57 ?-?-59

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O R DIV. 48-52

Comments: i was on the phil sea from 1948 to 1952

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U.S.S. Philippine Sea Association

Comments: Great Newsletter---Reunions---Membership Roster---Locate Your Old Shipmates---Help Keep The Memory Of The "Phil Sea" Alive

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I was on board

Comments: I served in aviation Ordenance in both conflicts I live near Portland Oregon, where i was raised. i am 74 years old in good health and regard my sevice days with pride.

Keywords: uss phillippine Sea CV 47 Korean War uss Ticonderoga CV-14 WWII

VA 115

Comments: I am searching for Donald Gilbert Hudson, shipmate, on the Phil Sea during first Korean cruise...he was from Detroit area...ANY info. please contact me via E mail.

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My dad was a YN2 in 48

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USS Phillipine Sea - 1950s

Comments: My dad was on the USS Phillipine Sea during the Korean War. I am interested in finding out any information I can find on my father - Harry Huston McNaughton. He worked on the flight deck of this air carrier. We are currently putting together a 70th birthday party for him and would like to have some information to give him.

please Email me at dreamangel_1981@yahoo.com or call (717) 444-3792 - please leave a message if no one is home.

Sharon McNaughton (daughter of Harry McNaughton)

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Happy to find some info on CVA-47

Comments: CAG-9/VF-93

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HOPING TO LOCATE MANY MORE CREWMATES

Comments: THIS IS A GREAT SITE FOR NAVY MEN TO FIND OTHERS WHO SERVED WITH THEM. I WAS A RADARMAN IN THE OI DIVISION AND WE GET TOGETHER EVERY YEAR HEWRE IN SOUTH JERSEY FOR A WEEKEND, WIVES INCLUDED. WE WELCOME ANYONE FROM THE SHIP OR THE DIVISION.

Keywords: I SERVED ABOARD THE PHILSEA FROM NOV 48 THRU DEC 51 WHEN I TRANSFERRED TO THE USS BON HOMME RICHARD. THE PHIL SEA ASSN IS CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR CREWMATES. OUR WEB SITE IS AFCON.NET/~PHILSEA CHECK US OUT. JOE DYER ASSN PRES

Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CVA-47)

“July 1954......Under orders to fire only if actually attacked, the Sky raiders returned the fire and shot down the Communist planes. Later this came to be known unofficially as the "Hainan Incident."

Displacement: 27,100 t. Length: 855'10" Beam: 93' Draft: 30' Speed: 30 k. Complement: 3,310 Armament: 12 5"; 44 40mm Class: Essex

With the outbreak of war in Korea, Philippine Sea was ordered to Pearl Harbor. She sailed for Hawaiian waters on 5 July 1950 with Air Group 11 embarked. The ship departed for the forward area 24 July. Leaving Pearl Harbor, Philippine Sea sailed at full speed for the Western Pacific, reaching Okinawa, 4 August.

Philippine Sea sailed into action off Korea as flagship of Task Force 77 on 5 August. She launched air strikes to rain thousands of tons of bombs, rockets, and napalm down on strategic targets. As many as 140 sorties a day were launched from the carrier. Except for time out to re-arm, refuel, or repair for brief periods, Philippine Sea was in action continuously.

Operating with other carriers of Task Force 77, she hit North Korean rail and communication centers from Seoul to Wonsan in September. In the Yellow Sea she put on a major performance softening up the Inchon invasion coast. D-Day, 15 September, found Philippine Sea planes ranging far inland to destroy any attempts by the enemy to bring up reinforcements. Following the initial assault, she continued to provide close and deep support for the thrust inland to Seoul.

Two months later when the Chinese Communists surprised the United Nations ground troops with a smashing drive south, down the middle of the peninsula, Philippine Sea planes dived through snow and sleet to hold back the Red hordes. Throughout the long retreat from the Yalu, the ships' Panther jets, Skyraider attack bombers and Corsair fighter bombers blasted the path for the trapped Marines. Hill after hill was cleared all the way to Hungnam where Philippine Sea and other carriers of Task Force 77 sent up a virtual aerial umbrella. Hundreds of carrier planes swarmed over the tiny evacuation perimeter from which 150,000 troops and civilians came to the sea.

Putting into Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, in late March 1951 for rest and repair, Philippine Sea exchanged Air Group 11 for Air Group 2 from Valley Forge (CV-45). The same date as the transfer, 28 March, Philippine Sea became flagship of Vice Admiral H. M. Martin, Commander 7th Fleet.

From the Sea of Japan in April, Philippine Sea led Task Force 77 and other elements of the 7th Fleet down through the Strait of Formosa to the South China Sea. From the Formosa Strait, planes paraded over the island of Formosa in an attempt to bolster Nationalist morale. After this demonstration of strength, the force steamed back to Korea three days later, in time to lend close air support to the embattled ground forces. Every Chinese offensive of the spring of 1951 suffered staggering losses in personnel as planes of Philippine Sea peppered the Reds with deadly fragmentation bombs.

Philippine Sea returned from her operations in Korean waters and the western Pacific to arrive at San Francisco, 9 June 1951. Yard availability and operations along the West Coast continued until the ship departed from San Diego, 31 December. Arriving at Pearl Harbor 8 January 1952, Philippine Sea continued on to Yokosuka, Japan, arriving 20 January.

Philippine Sea returned to San Diego in August 1952. Her designation was changed to CVA in October. With Carrier Air Group 9 embarked, she got underway once more for the Far East early in December 1952. Air strikes from the carrier cut Communist supply and transportation arteries. The North Korean offensive, begun at the same time the first truce overtures were extended, marked the beginning of a series of "round the clock" air sorties in support of frontline UN troops.

The ship arrived in Alameda Naval Air Station 14 August 1953 to off-load Air Group 9, then entered drydock at Hunter's Point for overhaul. On 9 January 1954, Philippine Sea once more began training off the coast of San Diego. She then headed west, 12 March, for her fourth tour in the Far East. She operated out of Manila.

The most significant event of the cruise occurred in late July. Communist planes had shot down a Cathay-Pacific Airways passenger liner somewhere near Hainan Island off the Chinese coast. Philippine Sea was ordered into the area as part of a search mission with the hope that the remaining survivors might be found. While engaged in the search mission, a flight of the ship's Skyraider aircraft was attacked by two Communist fighter aircraft. Under orders to fire only if actually attacked, the Sky raiders returned the fire and shot down the Communist planes. Later this came to be known unofficially as the "Hainan Incident."

USS Philippine Sea received nine battle stars for Korean service.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

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Marine Detachment - Looking For

Comments: Searching for Maj. Davis Cleeland, Capt. Daniel P. Gillon, Jr,Capt. Chas.Mullins members of VMA-312 MAG-12 flying off the USS Badoeing Strait 12/27/52 when 1st Lt. John B. Goery was shot down along the coast in Korea. He was spotted getting out of his ditched Corsair, but not recovered.

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1950-52

Comments: MY DAD SERVIED IN THE KOREAN WAR ON THE USS PHILIPPINE SEA DURING THE YEARS OF 1950-51-52. IS NAME WAS LLOYD D. IVEY (RED WAS HIS NICK NAME) CAN ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT HIM? DID YOU KNOW OF HIM?

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OI Div

Comments: I was on board from 1950 to 1954. I was in the OI DIVISION Was known as a/ka "Waco Robbie"

I still have cruise books (3) from this period. Will be happy to copy and send any pages needed.

I will in all probability donate these books to WACO HIGH SCHOOL MUSEUM. Waco, Texas

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M Div

Comments: Hello!! My Name Is Franklin D. Pryor.

I Was Abord The USS PHILIPPINE SEA CVA CVS 47, From 1954 1957, I Was In "M" Divison, In The Aft ENGIN ROOM. I Would Like To Hear Frome Any One, Who Might Remember Me.

This Is Some Name`s Of Intrest!

HARTMAN,PORTER,DAVIS,BALL,POOL,COMER,MOLETT,SMITH,AUTRY.

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Dwight Daniel - crew

Comments: This might sound strange but I know very little of what my father did in the navy while in the korean conflict. I have a few letters that he wrote home to his parents but unfortunately they do not give me much insight into what he did. I know that he was on the USS Philippene Sea and I believe he did maint etc????? but not sure. His name was Dwight Daniel and he was from Humboldt Iowa. If I could get any information or a place to start it would be great, thanks for your time.

Sincerely His youngest of 7 sons, Michael

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