USS Princeton veterans Inc

Comments: I am the historian for the USS Princeton Veterans Inc. If any one is interested in joining please send your Name,Address, city, State, Zip, Div, Yrs abrd, and I will send you a newsletter and an aplication.

Keywords: USS Princeton CV-37 and LPH-5

LCDR Charles Hamm

Comments: I have Pictures of the Princeton off of the coast of Hawaii and many pictures of my Grandfather in flight. He was a fighter Pilot and Helicopter pilot.

P.S.- Please put subject as "Charles Hamm" for any e-mails

Keywords: Charles G. Hamm is my grandfather and served on the USS Princeton and was also aboard the USS New Jersey and USS Lexington.

USS Princeton 1945-1947

Comments: I know it is a long shot, but i thought someone out there might remember his name. He was also a drill sargeant in South carolina his last year. Trying to connect with some of the pictures that i have. anyone that notices remembers his name, please contact me. thankyou and God Bless All..

Keywords: Looking for anyone that might have known my dad Frank P. McNally or known as "Mac". Also had a brother Philip McNally who was reported missing during the war in 1945.

LOOKING FOR MEN WHO WERE IN THE 3RD DIV. 50-54

Comments: My Uncle(Don Booth) would be interested in hearing from you. Please e-mail any quetions, he love to hear from his old friends

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Reunions

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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES

Comments: MY FATHER, PIERCE G. PERRY WAS AND HE WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS WHO WERE. HE WAS A GUNNERS MATE, 5INCH/38. PLEASE CONTACT AT rtimmerman1@comcast.net

Keywords: WERE YOU OR YOUR FAMILY MEMBER ON THE USS PRINCETON CV-37 FROM 1950-1951?

VA195 1950-1953

Comments: I wonder how many remember the fire on the Boxer. We had just arrived in Port and initiated liberty call when we got word of the Fire. We were ordered back to the line and what a time rounding up our Sailers who were ashore. The morning we got to the line VA 195 sent off 16 Airplnes. I went down to the hanger deck to check on work on our other two planes. as I walked under the wing I heard on shot and picked up six shell casing, We were lucky as on of the shots had penetrated a wing tank and dumped gas on the deck. Luckely it did not catch fire or we would have had the same casualties as the Boxer DEE

Keywords: Some may remember the launching of the Kitchen Sink Bomb by VA195. I was the one who had it built and Lt Austin was the Pilot Royal B. DeLand 1950-53

1951-53 Aviation Store Keeper VF-153

Comments: I would like to hear from any of the guys on that ship.

Keywords: USS Princeton, Korean War Dec 11, 1951-Oct. 12 1953, Task Force 77, CAG 15, CVA-37, VF 153, Aviation Store Keeper

His Story

Comments: Looking for other African Americans that were on the Sweet Pea. My father was on the same ship and has photographs of him and friends. Everytime I see those pics I wonder what was going or who everyone is? My dad's name is Don Mayberry, I think he was a cook. What was it like for African Americans on the ship?

Sincerely

suena21@a

Keywords: Sweet Pea

Any Survivors From 1945-47

Comments: I may be too late (by 50 years) to begin a search for shipmates from the 1945-47 era?

(My search for shipmates on USS Whipple (DD-217) turned up only a few.)

I have fond memories of my tour with the 7th fleet to China-Japan-Phillipines, and frequent stops in Guam and other islands along the way.

Peg-legged Rear Admiral Hoskins was the Skipper.

Keywords: Fire Control

Picture of USS Princeton CV-37

Comments: I lost my only(large) picture of the Princeton Cv-37, and would like to get(borrow) a color photo of the "Sweet Pea" to make a print so I can put into a frame. Anyone out there have such a photo. I was on the Princeton (S-3 Division) from May 1953 to May 1956. Thanks to all the navy men who served aboard this mighty carrier. She did her country well in Korea.

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CRUISEBOOK-USS Princeton 1950-51

Comments: Cruisebook for USS Princeton CV-37, 1950-51 is being put on E-Bay for highest bid. Deadline is October 17, 2002. Now is the chance to own a rare edition of the activities of this aircraft carrier.

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CRUISEBOOK for 1950-51

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John (Jack) Shaughnessy 1952

Comments: Jack Shaughnessy was my husband's uncle. He was KIA on 7 Oct 52 while serving as a fighter pilot aboard the Princeton. This past week we received Jack's war mementos from his brother. One of them is a letter from Dick Hansen to Jack's mother. Does anyone know if Dick Hansen is still alive? Is there anyone else who knew Jack Shaughnessy? Thank you, Lisa Shaughnessy lisa@zergoot.com

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1956

Comments: Looking for a copy of cruise book. I served in VS-20 Ordnance Shop, Shop Chief AOC W.L, Critchlow. AQlso looking for VS-20 Squadron patch. Hello out there all you VS-20 Sugar Victors (SV tail letters)

Keywords: VS-20/VS-21 Cruise Jan 1956-September 1956 Flying S2F aircraft

when and where was the princeton scrapped

Comments: I NEED THE LOCATION AND DATES WHEN THE USS PRINCETON WAS SCRAPPED

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USS Princeton from 1945 to 1970

Comments: For full information about the USS Princeton from 1945 to 1970, contact: The USS Princeton Assn., PO Box 19449 San Diego, CA 92119, email: bobneu @webtv.net, tel 619-461-4344.

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4th Div

Comments: I was injured when a line gave way and my back and leg was broken. I would like to hear what happened to the two others that was in the boat with me.

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V-4 SHIPMATE

Comments: I HAVE NOT SEEN BOB AND HIS FAMILY IN QUIT A LONG TIME. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF HE IS DEAD OR NOT MARRIED

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ADEC E. E. 'PETE' CALANDE

Comments: greetings. hoping someone may have photos and/or info on adec e. e. pete calande who was on the princeton in 1953 w/vf 154. thank you in advance for your consideration.

Keywords: uss princeton, vf 154

aviation ord 10/50-5/52

Comments: also any reservists from Floyd Bennett field aviation ordinance fasron 64 1948-50 Anthony (tony) Martelucci

Keywords: USS PRINCETON CV-37, AO V-3-O NAPALM CREW FLIGHT DECK, Looking for any old freinds and old crew mates especially John Bendel also Frank Carino

aviation ord 10/50-5/52

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USS Princeton

Comments: Looking for friends or shipmates that might remember my father, Robert Grogan. He was approx. 28 yrs old when he died. San Diego. 1961.

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LOST SHIP MATE

Comments: we went together every where he was like bro. to me.Dam i love to fine him. Bob Mabery

Keywords: wille he was called Ralph E. Williams

YEARBOOK KOREA '50-'51 FOR SALE

Comments: Just bought this 247 page book at a Thrift Store. Condition very good, no torn or missing pages, no writing inside. Binding excellent. Wish to sell to highest bidder. Begin at $25.00 plus postage. No deadline set as yet, depends upon demand.

Keywords: U.S.S.PRINCETON, CV-37 YEAR BOOK FOR KOREAN WAR, FOR 1950-1951

USS Princeton DV-37

Comments: Served in the Arresting Gear from 1952-1953 under Chief Geo. Baden. Looking for old ship mates.

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uss valley forge cv 37

Comments: I served on the forge during the korean war she was called the valley forge cv37 then. she was put in commision Valley forge cv37.

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SHIPS BAKERY 1948 TO 1950

Comments: First ship out of boot camp --until she was put out of commission in Bremerton in 1950,then assigned to the USS Indiana BB58 at the reserve fleet. The gang baked me my first birthday cake. I was then 18. Where are they now? Is any one left? I have a picture of the occasion and the whole gang.

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Contact shipmates of USS Princeton-date: August 1950 forward

Comments: Would like to contact all shipmates (especially 2nd Div.) and CO 50101 San Diego boot camp and any information on future reunions associated with veterans serving on the USS Princeton during the Korean Conflict. Time Frame: May 1950 boot cam through July 15, 1951. Attn: Bill Rowe; Willy Archie; and all others.

Keywords: Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton - Contact any shipmates of USS Valley Forge CV 45 Korean Conflict - 2nd Div -

OR div 1950-1953

Comments: I have 1951 thru 1953 cruise books, if anyone is intrested.

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Looking for shipmates

Comments: My father was an officer on the ship from about 9/1954-10/1957. I am trying to help him find his shipmates. He would like very much to find Carl Colby who was an assistant dental officer, who was from CA.. Carl would be about 73yrs old +/- 2 yrs. I would also like copies of any photos so I can share this part of my fathers life with them.

To all the Korean Vets THANK YOU

Keywords: shipmate from Sept.1954 - Oct.1957; Carl Colby

Thomas Biesterveld, Ens. USN

Comments: open letter to thomas biesterveld. your web address needs to be updated for e-mail. my cruise book shows Ens. Bieisterveld was lost on april 29 1951.

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looking for any shipmates

Comments: I am searching for anyone that was on the Princeton or knows about any reunions...

Keywords: nickname BO or Bowman USS Princeton

VF193 1952-54

Comments: Call, write, or e-mail. I have many memories of the navy days.

Keywords: AM2 1953-54.

LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES 1952-54

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'OPERATIOPN FIRMLINK', 1956 THAILAND

Comments: One of the first exercises, if not the first, where Marines were moved from the deck of USS PRINCETON in helicopters to secure a beachhead. Would like to hear from anyone who participated in this exercise.

Charles R. Goss USMC-USNR-R bokaema@msn.com

Keywords: "Operation Firmlink" Feb 1956, 256 Ships; Joint Seato Exercise, Thailand. Members of 4.2 Motar Regt., 9th Marines, 3rd Mar Div FMF took part in activities.

USS PRINCETON cv37

Comments: My sister and I are curious to find anyone who was on the Princeton with our father during 50-51. His name is Vernon Lee Crady. I believe he said his rank was 3d Boiler Tender. Our oldest brother was named after Keith a friend of his. One of his many stories was of a crew member who got a very bad sunburn after playing ball. After that any time the guy was outside he had to be totally covered up from neck to wrists. We're lucky that our dad is still with us. He'll be 72yrs old this Nov. We thought it might be fun to see if we could find anyone who knew him in the Navy. As it is we just this week found 2 pictures of his ship. We'd been trying to find a picture for years. Thank you very much

Keywords: USS PRINCETON cv37 1950-51 Captain was Bill Galimore Salsbury Sound a sea plane tender 1952-54

VS-37 Grumman AF-2S and 2W

Comments: Seeking photographic records of VS-37 Grumman AF-2S and 2W aircraft so as to complement existing VS-37 Squadron history files. . View the VS-37 squadron history at: . http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/1997/0397/ascoop.pdf . If you can be of assistance, please reply to: . Jack Eastman vs37s2f1ac@hotmail.com . Thank You. . .

Keywords: VS-37 Grumman AF-2S and 2W Aircraft

Served aboard 1945-May 1948

Comments: Was BM2 in the 2nd Div and on the pre-commissioning crew in Newport R.I. Don't recall to much about her but she was a wonderful place to be after WWII...got to sleep in a nice clean bed and eat good chow. Richard

Keywords: CV37,CV36,CV20,DD-762,DD-830,AVP-53

MOC TOMMY AND HOEY

Comments: MY DAD WAS A PILOT ON THE PRINCETON. NOT SURE OF WHEN HE WENT, BUT HE CAME HOME WHEN I WAS FOUR OR FIVE,ANYWHERE FROM 52 THRU 54. MY GODFATER'S WERE ROBERT THOMAS [TOMMY] AND ANOTHER PILOT I ONLY REMEMBER AS HOEY. WE LIVED IN SUNNYVALE, CA. IF ANYONE KNEW THESE PILOTS, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM THEM. MY DAD PASSED AWAY YEARS AGO, BUT I HAVE HIS PHOTO ALBUM FROM HIS TIME ABOARD AND WOULD LOVE TO SHARE WITH ANYONE INTERESTED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS PICTURES OF THE DECK, LANDINGS AND CRASHES.

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ENS Francis Edward Painter MIA

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my uncle ENS Francis Edward Painter who was shot down in May 1953 over the Sea OF Japan. Would like to know who his wingman was on that mission, would like to know what he was like. Please reply if you have any info. Thanks Lorriane Painter Fleenor

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Looking for R-division shipmates

Comments: I served aboard Princeton LPH-5, from 1963-1966, looking for any and all R-Division personel. I am married now, 4 boys,6 grandchildren,would love to hear from any old shipmates.

Keywords: I was a damagecontrolman in R-division

My Father Was on the Priceton LPH-5

Comments: My Father, Samuel S. Todd, served aboard the U.S.S. Princeton '68 to '70 and was the Food Service Officer. He was a Supply Corps Warrant Officer. He currently resides in Henderson Nevada and retired from the Navy in 1975 after 31 years as a CWO-3. He can be reached at metsam@prodigy.net. He would love to hear from old shipmates.

Steve Todd HM1(AC), USN (Ret)

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Photog

Comments: I was aboard the Princeton as an Aerial Photog 3rd in the AO Division from late 1952 till sometime in 1953 when the ship was drydocked in Bremerton WA and was transferred to Anacostia Naval Photographic Center in Wash DC.

I have a copy of the cruise book covering the period to when the Korean war ended and would be happy to research it for anyone with specific requests.

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Looking for shipmates

Comments: I served aboard the Princeton (CVS37/ LPH5) from mid '58 to mid '60 in the evaporators,if you remember me, York,Fn/ En3 please contact me.I would like to hear from all of you. Also,I served at Tounge pt.Columbia River Group,Astoria Oregon '56-'58. Was in San Diego boot camp Co.326 in the summer of '56. Eddie York

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Shipmates?

Comments: I was on the Sweet Pea right out of boot camp in San Diego from 12/50 til discharge after the truce was signed in 5/54. anyone out there know me? Would love to get E-Mails from any and all old friends from my division. Any of you F4U or F9F pilots out there, I probably put the fuses on your bombs that you dropped.

Keywords: Aviation Ordnance, 1950-1954

Looking for a navy buddy

Comments: Trying to find Frank Mesaros who served with me as an AEM3 with vf-871 from October,1950 to October,1951. Frank was from the Chicago area and a reservest.

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Ralph L. Parker

Comments: My grandfather Ralph L. Parker served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Princeton during the Korean War. He was a parachute rigger.

I just wanted to know if anyone knew him. I have a stack of WWII and Korean war 8mm. film that he took aboard the ship. Would anyone have any interest in these old films? or know of a museam that might be interested in them?

Kevin Myers Lancaster, PA

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'WORLD WAR STORIES' BOOK IN PROGRESS

Comments: Good Day Veterans, I am in the process of writing my second book by gathering "war stories" from the 20th century for a book I will include them in entitled "World War Stories--Human Accounts in Times of War". These accounts will include soldier and civilian, man, woman and child from all nations to tell a story of humanity from a global perspective. If you are interested, please e-mail me (John W. Haug, M.A.): equality7252112@yahoo.com and I will be glad to send you more information on how you can participate. I look forward to hearing from you. Included will be a Korean War vet from the USS Princeton--Merle Mulligan-- whose son is a very good friend of mine. Thank You.

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John William Crawley - 1946

Comments: I am the granddaughter and daughter of John William Crawley. I am trying to find information regarding the USS RENO and USS PRINCETON for him, while he is living. I also very much would like to find mates that served with him and have them make contact. Since he does not have email; my email address can be used. Thank you. Linda and Pam Moore

Keywords: John William Crawley served on the USS RENO 02-24-1945 as a 2nd. CL Gunman; then went on the USS Princeton until discharge 03-29-46. From Gretna Virginia at the time.