USS POINT CRUZ 1952-1954

Comments: I wasabord at Bremerrton, WA. Left there Nov ( I think). Trip down to San Deigo was stormy! Most of the time we were Japan, Hong Kong, Korea.If you have the book about the Point Cruz I'm in there holding a model of a WACO biplane with the captain. Good times all through the cruse. A little time after the ship adopped an abaonded child I left the ship for discharge. The child grew up in Spokane, WA

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Looking for a USS Point Cruz photo 1953-1954

Comments: Would LOVE to get a picture of the USS PT Cruise CREW in 1953 or 1954. Not sure which would have Jim Pike's picture (my father-in-law). If anyone has a picture to copy or knows how to get one, we would love to have one!

Keywords: USS PT Cruz crew picture needed.

3214th st pob355 lowell ohio 45744

Comments: onboard 1953 -54 radioshack cambell,johnson etc.

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Comments: onboard 1953 -54 radioshack cambell,johnson etc.

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The skipper or 'UNCLE HOWIE' 1954-55

Comments: Dad passed down his cruise of VS-21 and the year book dates and pictures the crew, events etc. from April 27 through November of 1954...the last pictoral portrayal before going into moth-balls at Bremerton Washington.

Dad flew a sky-raider with the boys named after my mom,....Plane Jane...I think from a picture in the yearbook and comment that a poor landing hit my Dad's plane and several others may have been damaged.

When I was in fourth grade Dad brought back some u-control model airplanes and got me started in a hobby that was popular on the carrier.

Brief mention is made of 'days of evasive action with typhoons...grace and helen the aggresors, and the point cruz sailing at last into the beautiful harbor of hong kong and kowloon.

Dad's exec at the time was Lcdr. N.R. Charles. He had come to the squadron as executive officer in June of l953. I have many carrier memories as a kid and even going on board to see the dentist, Hugh Parker, a good friend now from the past living in Sonora California.

Please feel free to get in touch I you knew Dad.

Keywords: Anti-submarine warfare, My father Commander Howard Cole became skiper of the carrier early in April of 1954 for far-east duty.

USS Point Cruz CVE 119

Comments: I was on the Point Cruz during 1953. Boarded her in San Diego and left her in Japan. I was in the V2 division. Was H2 cat operator. My division officer was Lt. Douglas.

I was a friend of Edgar Rice. He and I pulled a lot of liberty in Japan. Was on the ship when the baby came aboard. Played softball for the ship. Only lost to a marine outfit on Inchon Hill in Korea. Thanks for the memories. Roy Byrd

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Photo Lab

Comments: I WAS BOOT, FRESH OUT OF BOOT CAMP..I BOARDED THE POINT CRUZ IN ABOUT FEB. 1946. I WAS A PHOTO STRIKER AND I REMEMBER THHE PETTY OFFICE IN CHARGE 1ST CLASS NICK NAME RED. I ALSO LEARN TO DRIVE A JEEP THEY HAD ME DOWN AS A GANG WAY WATCH, AND I GOT APPOINTED TO DRIVE THIS OFFICER TO THE O CLUB, I THINK ISTAY IN 2ND GEAR ALL THE WAY OVER AND BACK, LOL WE HAD A PICTURE OF THE SHIP CREW OF ALL HAND DOWN ON THE DOCK, I WAS ON THERE ABOUT FOUR MONTHS AND LEFT THERE TO GO TO PEARL, WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THEM IN THE LAB, RETIRED IN 1966 ED PLATTEN

Keywords: WW 2, KOREA, VIETNAM

picture of OI division

Comments: my brother George c cain served aboard the point cruz and the picture of OI division,my brother is in the first row third in from the left

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West pac cruise 1954

Comments: Desire to contact other personnel on that deployment. I've seen several comments about that tour that are completely false. I would like to straighten these facts out.

Keywords: cruise to westpac btw 2/1954 and 11/1954.

plane crash and typhoon

Comments: My father, Ed Erwin, served aboard the USS Point Cruz as a boiler tender. Sadly, my father passed away in Nov. 2004. However I do have a logbook that he kept that has the following entries: Aug. 3, 1954 - Plane crashed into 5 other planes on flight deck and caught fire. Sept. 12, 9:00 a.m - Arrived Yokosuka, Japan. Sept. 13, 6:00 p.m. Got underway because of typhoon.

Those are the only references to either event. Hope that helps a little.

Dena Erwin

Keywords: Plane crash, typhoon, point cruz, Ed Erwin

uss point cruise cve119 53/54

Comments: After all these years ,I need some help with my failing memory.I now get a lot of fantastic flash backs of the old days but im starting to get the three carriers i served on mixed up. I remember a marine sqadron VMA211 & VMA 212 with very loud hunter killer AD and AF SINGLE ENGINE FIGHTERS. i ALSO REMEMBER aDMIRAL wARD i REMEMBER A NASTY TYPHOON AND CLEARLY REMEMBER THE gRAND cHERRY BUT i DONT KNOW IF IT WAS yOKUSKA,OR sASABO.i CAN STILL SEE THE jAPANESE oRPHANS ON THE HANGER DECK WITH ALL OF THE MARRIED SAILORS STANDING BEHIND THEM AS THEY ATE ,AND GOT THEIR CHRISTMASS PRESANTS FROM ONE OF THE OFFICERS DRESSED AS SANTA. i WAS TRANSFERED TO THE WRIGHT " IN LATE 54 OR EARLY 55. iF ANY OF YOU OLD SHIP MATES LIKE PUZZELS,DROP ME A LINE OR TWO. tHANKS TONY.

Keywords: Uss Salerno Bay cve 110 52 & 53 Uss Wright cvl 49 55 & 56

Need to hear from any shipmate who served 54 - 55

Comments: I still am asking for any shipmate 54 - 55 who can verify the Typhon and crash of aircraft into the island. I thank Shipmate, Robert Manewal for his E-Mail regarding the incidents which Shipmate, Burrell Longtain relayed to him prior to his passing away. I am in need of dates these occurred in order to finish with the VA on my claim. Thank God for watching over us all, then and now. (please refer to Entry 52900)

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Info regarding typhone 54-55

Comments: I am looking for any enlisted or officers who can provide me with the approximate dates, and who may have witnessed an aircraft landing, which snapped the arresting cable, bounced and veered to the starboard crashing into the island. Also, shortly after, we were caught in a severe typhon, many destroyers were lost, and we suffered the loss of all hangar curtains, all aircraft, and put into Yokoska for emergency repairs prior to returning to the States when the ship was decommisioned.

Keywords: Severe Typhon we were caught in 54-55, als infor regarding aircraft landings.

Was in the Movie

Comments: I was om the USS New orleans when they filed 100 Men and A Baby. Was axtually an extra in the end of the movie. Have spent the last 10 years trying to find this movie on VHS or DVD. I tried looking up Narrow escape, if anyone knows where I can buy it please e-mail me at redshirt230@comcast.net Thanks Robert Jones AOC USN(Ret.)

Keywords: LPH-11. The ship they filmed 100 men and a baby.

Photo of OI Division of the Point Cruz 1954-55

Comments: I've recently acquired a photo of Point Cruz OI Division personnel from 1954-55. I do not know who they are but I think someone might be interested in getting a copy of it (no charge).

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Copy of TV Movie

Comments: Checked out your website after seeing the movie featuring Dan Keenan on DVD. For anyone trying to locate a DVD copy--the title is "Narrow Escape". It IS the same movie shown on TV under the title "1000 men and A Baby". For whatever reason, the title was changed for the DVD version.

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CVE 119 point cruise

Comments: Served aboard while she was at Bremerton Navel shipyards being outfitted to go to Korea, year of 1951-1952. Kept going to sea for shakedown but always had to return to yard because of problems. Was flag ship during 1951 Forth of July celebration in Bellingham , Washington. She was a good ship. Took water over her flight deck tho in December 1951 in the straits of San Juan DeFuca while going to sea for trials.Anyone aboard during those years, would love to hear from you.

Keywords: CVE 119 USS POINT CRUISE Years 1951 - June 1952

Help

Comments: well my name is vanessa and my grandfather(Raymond Klingbeil)was in the Korean war and he got shot twice and he is still living. the only thing i know is he opperated mechanine gun and him and buddy had to hide in a hole with dead bodys. well i am doing a school research project and i thought of my grandfather and athe korean war is my topic if anyone has any information on the war please email me.pluz i think it would be nice because my grandfater is not doing to good because he has cancer and he is very depressed and when he came back to the us he was said to have post war syndrome... well i hope some one can help me... o yeah and thank you for the people that served over in korea.... THANK YOU!!!!!

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Help

Comments: well my name is vanessa and my grandfather(Raymond Klingbeil)was in the Korean war and he got shot twice and he is still living. the only thing i know is he opperated mechanine gun and him and buddy had to hide in a hole with dead bodys. well i am doing a school research project and i thought of my grandfather and athe korean war is my topic if anyone has any information on the war please email me.pluz i think it would be nice because my grandfater is not doing to good because he has cancer and he is very depressed and when he came back to the us he was said to have post war syndrome... well i hope some one can help me... o yeah and thank you for the people that served over in korea.... THANK YOU!!!!!

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My Father served on the Point Cruz

Comments: Dear Friends of the USS Point Cruz,

My Father Geaorge A. Workman served aboard the USS Point Cruz during the Korean War. I have a phot album, yearbook from his time aboard the Point Cruz. George died when I was only 16 and therefore I never knew much about his time in service. I believe he mentioned that the men of the Point Cruz used to fly model airplanes on deck. If anyone knew my Father, I would deeply appreciate any contact.

My son is now in Navy boot camp and will serve aboard an aircraft carrier. I would love to share stories of his Grandfather while aboard the Point Cruz.

Thank You all for your service to this Great Nation!

Bradley Workman US Army 1972 - 1976

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Kenneth Logan 1945/46

Comments: I was a radioman from the time the Point Cruz was commissioned in 1945 until I was discharged in 1946. Would like to hear from anyone who possibly served as a radioman at that time.

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Kenneth Logan 1945/46

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Plank Owner / CVE119/ 45-46

Comments: Trying to locate 'radar gang shipmates' and 'Plank Owners' and info on 'reunion' dates

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POINT CRUZ SHIPMATE

Comments: I was aboard the ship in 52 to 54 in the commissary division. would like to hear from anyone that was on the ship around those times. We have a reunion every year and in 2005 will be in portland oregon. DAN OUR BABY COMES TO ALL THE REUNIONS AND A GREAT PERSON

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Point Cruz Photo Album

Comments: I have the Photo Album of USS Point Cruz. I would be glad to share whatever with any fellow members of the crew. I was discharged in 1954. I served from 1950 to 1954. I also would be interested in the date for the next reunion.

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Point Cruz Photo Album

Comments: I have the Photo Album of USS Point Cruz. I would be glad to share whatever with any fellow members of the crew. I was discharged in 1954. I served from 1950 to 1954.

Keywords: Assigned to USS Point Cruz after she was commissioned.

Have Photo- Message 29542

Comments: Chuck, I was on the Point Cruz when it was commissioned. I saw note on this website from Alita Marchand your daughter. She said she had a photo of the ship with crew on deck. I would love to get a copy if possible. She said you were a marine - I suppose mechanic for the planes - we had marine pilots. I made the basketball team (5 sailors & 5 marines) there was a red headed marine - could that have been you by any chance.

Ken Logan

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11 jan. to 18 dec. 1953

Comments: gentleman i had a great uncle Edgar Allen Rice who served in the secound div. would like to hear from anyone who knew him i have is book about the cruise and some of his pictures with his buddies.and one other question why does every one call the baby danny the book says the childds name was baby san

Keywords: cvve 119 far east cruise 11 jan to 18 dec. 1953

I was on the Point Cruz July1,1951 - Jan 18, 1954

Comments: I have the book that was published on Jan. 2, 1954. With pictures and the history of Jan. 11, 1953 to December of 1953. Includes pictures of the baby Danny and the story of it.

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Crewman from USS Point Cruz passes away

Comments: Charles Raymond Dunn, my grandfather, passed away Monday, April 12, 2004. He told stories about his time on the Point Cruz and his friends he made there. If anyone remembers him, or even if you don't, but you were there during that time, please feel free to contact me. I would like to know more about those times. And, perhaps, to gather prayers for my grandmother in this time of sorrow. Thank you and God bless.

Keywords: USS Point Cruz, Korea, One of the 1000 men with the baby

William (Bill) Pellerin, Nov. 1953

Comments: My Uncle, William (Bill) Pellerin (my father's brother), was lost at sea in a plane crash off the coast of San Diego on Nov. 10, 1953. His body was never recovered. I believe that he was serving on the USS Pt. Cruz (CVE 119) at the time. My father passed away 11 years ago, but wasn't really able to talk about his brother or his death. I'm hoping that I might find anyone who served with him at that time, and who might have known him, or perhaps point me in the right direction.

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Update on Baby Danny

Comments: Hi to all interested in this story. I've seen lots of queries on this website from people wondering about "the rest of the story," how baby Danny is- ( it is 50 years later, so he's 50) and if the story is all true.

Let me fill you in. In 1999, Dan Keenan and I worked together to create a short version of this story, which appears in Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. It is as accurate as the information we had at that time allowed. We then began researching to write the full length book. It is about 2/3 done now - hopefully it will be out late in 2004. It will be filled with original photos and images of all the key heroes in this story. It is truly a magnificent true, and very American story. Any questions, please e-mail me - janet@canadiansoul.com

Thank you very much for your interest! Janet Matthews Associate Editor Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul Co-author Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul and Dan Keenan

Keywords: 1000 Men and a Baby, Baby Danny, George Ascom Cruz

VMF-214 Marine

Comments: Looking for any Marine Veteran of VMF-214 Unit: VMF(N) 513......Flying Nightmares (1950/51...not sure of dates) Duties: Aircraft Maintenance, Crew Chief and Rifleman (M-2 Carbine) I plan to go through my old paperwork and pictures and may be able to supply pictures and information for your efforts and to help others who are seeking pictures and names etc. I will gladly welcome any communications from anyone who may remember me or the times before VMF(N) 513 moved south to Kusan AFB and the first months at "Beautiful Kunsan by the Sea".

Keywords: USS Point Cruz, USS Rendova

Baby Danny

Comments: I was in the Persian Gulf War. I saw the Thousand Men and a baby on television. Where is Danny and his family? And his father and mother? The captain and the crew. Do you know? Thanks: Nora

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Have photo

Comments: I have a long photo of the uss Point Cruz with all the men that were on board ship in March of 1946. My dad was a Marine on this ship and was wondering if there were any that may remember Charles "Chuck" Ames, he had red hair then. He is now living in Florida. please contact him at cames@cfl.rr.com he will be so surprised!!

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Ships crew

Comments: My dad EN3 Robert E Henry was on the Point Cruz from 52 thru 54. He passed away in May of 93 after nearly 30 years of battling muliple sclerosis. He spoke often of his days on the Point Cruz though he wasn't thrilled to be in the service per say he always enjoyed teling stories of his sea days. I was hoping that someone somewhere remembered him. I have some of his original letters that I was able to get from his grandfathers effects long after he died & they mention going to Japan, Hong Kong, China & Korea.

Keywords: Engineman, Point Cruz 1952-1954

Jim McDonald

Comments: My Dad's name is Jim (james ) McDonald. I am trying to get some information from some of his naval buddies, for a Christmas collage gift. Pls let me know if you know him and what you remember of him. \ Thanks, his daughter.

Keywords: USS Point Cruz (CVE-119). Escort Carrier. Was on an Admiral's staff identified as Commander Carrier Division (CCD-17).

help a ship mate

Comments: a good friend of mine served on the uss point cruz in 1954 and 1955. he was a Bm3 and his name is Norman Cooper from Grand Junction colorado. anyone who knew/know him may want to know that he is in need of help. He just learned that he has nodular scluosing hodgkins desease 3rd stage,and will soon start treatment at mayo in scotsdale az. please send him a message, it will be of a great deal of help to him and his wife Amy. they can be reached at: grammy1997@attbi.com 2329 Eagle point ct.Grand Junction co. 81503 thanks Fred Cruz

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1000 Men and a Baby

Comments: My father served on the USS Point Cruz from 1952 - 1955. He is interested in getting a copy of the movie 1000 Men and a Baby. If there is anyone that could sell me a copy I would appreciate it. Please e-mail me at lokiluck13@aol.com

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Lost Point Cruz Man

Comments: USS Point Cruz, list of crew members? Looking for Marine retired, he graduated from Albright College, now lives somewhere in Camp Hill, PA

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VETERAN INTERVIEW PROJECT: 1000 MEN AND A BABY

Comments: I am a teacher trying at a small private school with no government funding. I'm trying to create a primary source section in our school library consisting of veteran interviews, as veterans'experiences teach us far more than the textbook does! Any veterans who are willing to be part of our project should contact me at moreray@juno.com for an interview form. THANKS!!!!

We also compare movies to true historical accounts. My class recently enjoyed seeing 1000 Men and a Baby (thanks to a Korean veteran who responded to our project), and we would like to verify the truthfulness of the movie. Point Cruz veterans are encouraged to contact me by e-mail in order to receive an interview form.

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Willie Williams (my dad)

Comments: I'm writing on behalf of my father, Willis W. Williams, of Pennsylvania. He's very ill in the hospital (Phoenixville, PA) and when I go home to visit this weekend, I wanted to see if I could find any info on the Internet about his ship -- the Point Cruz that he has spoken so often of. When I found this website, I was just amazed. I'm printing it out and taking it home to read to him.

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Looking for Shipmates

Comments: I am trying to help my Dad find anyone who he might know from the service. I know they are planning a reunion in AZ but he doen't want to make a commitment unless the people knows will be there. He was Damage Control Shipfitter shop hanger deck Oct52-Oct 54 He was there when they were hanging diapers out to dry. And there is something about a case of peaches under someones desk.. Anyone who may know about this please email.

Keywords: Point Cruz USSN Oct 52 to Oct 54

baby danny

Comments: Would like more information on baby Danny.How are his adopted parents?

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a thousand men and a baby

Comments: Last night I saw the movie" Thousand Men and a Baby" on television. I was so moved by the way these men cared and worked so hard to get this baby back home to America. I know on the movie it said this was a true story. I would love to know more about this event.

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PT CRUZ

Comments: ANY ONE NEEDING INFO ON PT CRUZ ASSOC. & REUNIONS CAN E-MAIL ME AT ANY TIME. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW SHIPMATES. OUR NEXT REUNION IS NEXT OCT. IN PHOENIX, AZ

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plank owner point cruz cve 119

Comments: served aboard the 119 45/46..

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Originals ships company

Comments: Trying to find crewmen of the MAGIC carpet to HAWII 1946

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USS Point Cruz

Comments: Does anyone know if and when the next Point Cruz reuion will be. If so, please E-mail me. I have posted some picture on the USS Sicily CVE118 web site. Some of them may be from my cruuise on the Point Cruz 1954-1955. I served in the OI division as a Radarman (RD3), ECM PO and Guard Mail PO. If anyone remembers Ron Zerrink (May be misspelled) Joe Louis Johnson, Lyman Macklin, Don R. Canfield or any of the OI Division gang, let me know.

Thanks

Bill McMillen

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Shake down the first 16days

Comments: Member of the first crew to take CVE119 To SEA,out of TACOMA,WASHINGTON. CAPTAIN DAY Skipper.

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1950 and 1951 Ronald R. Rickley

Comments: I am Ron's daughter, Susan. He does not have access to the Web so I am completing some research on his behalf. He is healthy and well and interested in where some of his "buddies" are.

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS POINT CRUZ (CVE-119)

“Operation Platform”

Displacement: 24,560 t. (full load) Length: 557’1” Beam: 75’ Extreme Width: 105’2” Draft: 33’ Speed: 19 k. Complement: 1,060 Armament: 2 5”; 36 40mm Class: COMMENCEMENT BAY

After the start of hostilities in Korea, the ship was activated and recommissioned 26 July 1951, Captain Horace Butterfield in command. POINT CRUZ departed CONUS 4 January 1953 after coastal operations and an extensive overhaul modifying her for use as an ASW Hunter-Killer Group carrier.

Based at Sasebo, Japan, POINT CRUZ patrolled the Korean coast in the spring of 1953. After the armistice, her helicopter squadron took part in "Operation Platform", airlifting Indian troops to the Panmunjom buffer zone to supervise the POW exchange.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

Keywords: OPERATION PLATFORM, PANMUNJOM,

Claude H. Bonner

Comments: U.S.S.POINT CRUZ CVE 119 WAS IN INCHON TO RECEIVE THE FIRST POW.ALSO TO TRANSPORT INDIAN TROOPS TO THE BUFFER ZONE.

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