Roger H. Tucker

Comments: My grandfather, Roger H. Tucker flew in Korea. He rarely spoke of this period of his life and, unfortunately, I have few details to offer. What he did speak of was the Rendova and a few of his friends. I have a lighter and flight jacket w/ a few patches. The lighter has a bee and a bomb on the front. If anyone knew him or might have more info for me in regards to his service, please email me at crazyfishbowl@hotmail.com Thank you!

Keywords: Stationed in San Diego (early 50's)

Crew Members of rendova during Korea

Comments: Looking for Crew Members and Friends of my Father Gene A Carroll whom served on Rendova during the Korean War. he was a FT or Fire Controlman.

Keywords: FT, Fire Control, Friends, Gene Carroll

looking for navy buddies of my father Robert Charske please write me : kyev222@yahoo.com

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Keywords: Korean War, USS Rendova

uss rendova

Comments: I was a boiler tender in after fire room. I'd like to hear from anyone in fire rooms. During trip to Aniwetok, "h" bomob test.

Keywords: USS Rendova CVE 114-----H boom test ( operation IVE ) Pop Warner

Comments: I am looking for Bob Oliver and Alvin Pinkney who served aboard the USS Rendova from '51 to '53. Please let me know of any information you have. David H. Jackson.

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radioman

Comments: I am looking for any info or pictures of my father. Orville F Daman. He was a radioman on the rendova Thank you

Keywords: I am looking for any info or pictures of my father. Orville F Daman. He was a radioman on the rendova Thank you

Billy Youmans

Comments: My grandfather served aboard USS Rendova during the Korean War. Not sure what his rate was, but would have most likely been a machinist's mate or something similar. His name was Billy Youmans, from DeWitt, IA. Sadly, he passed away from cancer in 1995. I'm interested in any information from anyone who may have served with him, especially if anyone might have pictures.

Keywords: Youmans, USS Rendova, CVE-114, Korea

Info on USS Rendova

Comments: I served aboard the Rendova during late 1949-52 with quartermaster.I belong to a group of Rendova shipmates The USS Rendova CVE-114 Association and if you are interested in info about reunions etc. you can contact Edward F. Frank, President 15164 Good Ave. Ft. Lup6ton,CO 80621 They also put out a great news letter called Rendova Rope Yarn. I would like to correspond with any other shipmates. Best Wishes to all in the New Year 2006.

Keywords: Vaughn; navigation, quartermaster, Figi; Bassik;New Jersey; Jamison; Michigan;Wear; Oklahoma; Captain Fickling;Commander OG Sexton III; Bill Evans

USS Rendova

Comments: My Pop served on the Rendova during the Korean War as an electrician's mate. His name is Arthur "Tim" Kelly. Is there anyone out there who may have served with him? I have a number of photos from the Rendova of shipmates of my Pop's.

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Looking for John Nelson HM1/c

Comments: I am loopking for any news about John Nelson HM1/c who transferred to the Rendova just prior to the world cruise in 1948. He transferred from the Badoeng Strait CVE-116. We were both stationd aboard the Badoeng Strait. If anyone has information about John, or his where abouts, I would like to hear from them.

Thanks,

Ray Reutlinger EX HM2/c USS Badoend Strait CVE-116.

Keywords: John Nelson HM1/c.

CVE-114 7TH THRU 11TH JULY 1952

Comments: Advice received from the Naval Historical Center, 805 Kidder Breese Street, SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5060 for VS-871's activities in 1952 , which can be viewed at: http://www.vpnavy.org/vs871.html , indicates that VS-871 participated in a "work-up" cruise aboard Uss Rendova CVE-114 from 07 July, 1952 thru 11 July , 1952. - Anyone with textual (or) photographic documentation from that period showing VS-871 Squadron activities, are encouraged to have it scanned to a .jpg file suitable for a PC Wallpaper, and then forward that item to WWW.VPNavy.Org for posting on VS-871's webpages there. - Thanks, - Jack G. Eastman Sawbuck58to61@hotmail.com - -

Keywords: Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 871 ( VS-871 )

Looking for anyone who knew Floyd Bond

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my dad Floyd D. Bond on the USS Rendova. He was in the navy Korean war from 1952 - 1955, he encoded and decoded messages. He passed away suddenly last month at age 71.

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WHEN WAS SQUARDON VS-20 ABOARD THE RENDOVA CVE-114

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Looking for someone who knew Ken Henderson

Comments: Looking for information about the Mike and King Shot. Trying to put my father history together.

Keywords: Operation Ivy

Searching for Jack Seaman

Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who served at the same time as I did.

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USS RENDOVA CVE 114

Comments: HAVE CREW BOOKS FROM KOREA DEAL .PICTURES TAKEN AT ENIWETOK AT ANCHOR AND THE LAST TRIP TO JAPAN IN 1954

Keywords: USS RENDOVA MAY 1951 THRU JULY 1954

USS RENDOVA CVE-114

Comments: I was approximately the 10th man assigned to the USS Rendova in late 1950 at Bremmerton. I was aboard through the Korean campaign and Operation Ivy. At times i was a crewman on a TBM/F , and at times flew the mail to and from Kwajalain, and back to "Shark Fin" I was an AT2. Also veteran of the "beer hall battle." I was not aware af any of the reunions, i had looked in VFW magazine under 'reunions' with no succcess. please inform me of future reunions.

Keywords: I was involved in the electroncs maintanance of squadron and ships company aircraft.

Smith, Robert Clauder (SKSN)

Comments: Am looking for information about my father, Robert Clauder Smith who served on the USS Rendova CVE 114 in the early 50's. His specialty no. is SK-2809-34. The citations on his separation paper reads "China Service, Korean (one star) UN Ribbon. If anyone remembers my dad, please contact me. Thank you. Sincerely, Margaret P. Smith

Keywords: U.S.S. Rendova

Chuck Gardner

Comments: My father, M.T. Gardner Jr. AKA Chuck Gardner, served aboard the USS Rendova. He was a machinist and served approximately from 1947-1952. Unfortunately, he passed away in June 1985. I am looking for anyone who knew him, that has pictures etc. My brother and I are trying to piece together this time of his life before marraige and children. Thank you for any help you can offer. Camille Gardner Bass

Keywords: USS RENDOVA, KOREA

USS Rendova

Comments: I am searching for a gentleman who seved on the USS Rendova with a family friend Pat Schoen. His name is Joe Homen and served with Pat on the carrier Rendova about 1953-54. Last address was Crows Landing, CA. Current address or recommendations of where to search further would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, MaryJo

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Information Sought

Comments: Olin Wann Rogers served aboard the Rendova from Jan 52 until April 52. Anyone who knew Olin, has photos etc please contact me.

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NEGRO SHIPMATES

Comments: MY FATHER MANNED THE 40mm ON THE FAN TAIL.

Keywords: RABBIT NICKNAME WENT TO JAPAN,OKINAWA,HONG KONG,AND PHILLIPEENS

Comments: Would like info on cruise of USS Chevalier DDR 805 from April 1948 thru Oct 1951 thank's Ernie Potter Tulsa Oklahoma

Keywords: DR 805 Chevalier DDR 806 Higbee DD 743 DD 742

USS Rendova Reunion in Florida 2001

Comments: My dad, Hoyt Roberson, served on the USS Rendova from 1948-(I am not sure when the world tour ended.

My dad attended the last 2 reunions with his shipmates. The last reunion was in Pensacola, Fl. in 2001. When my dad attended this reunion, he purchased a corkscrew willow cane. About 1 week after purchasing this cane, he had a stroke. This cane was such a blessing. Also my dad HAD a hat from these reunion's, and it had little pins on it , which had something to do with these reunions with his shipmates.

About 2 months ago, my dad went to visit my brother in Tucson, AZ. Upon getting off the plane, his hat flew away, and that was the end of the hat. Does anyone know if I can purchase one of these hats and replace it for my dad. He is still upset about losing the hat. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated on where I could obtain another hat. It was dark blue. Thanks again, Daughter of an American Veteran.

My email address is: teach4kids@madbbs.com

Keywords: Ships

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Operation Ivy & Operation Castle

Comments: My father, Daniel Mozley served on the Rendova from 1951 to 1955 as a Machinist Mate. I'm interested in any information about the Rendova during this time period. I am especially interested in the following: 1.The Rendova's participation during the Korean war. 2.Any information concerning Operation Ivy & Operation Castle. 3.Thoughts, stories and recollection on any of the above along with information about life on board the Rendova from those who served during that time. 4.Any information on my father would be greatly appreciated.

A story that my father related to me was that he and others were picked to retreive beer that was left in a bunker during the nuclear test. This is an example of the type of information that I'm interested in.

Thanks for your help.

Keywords: Operation Ivy & Castle

1953-1954 Rendova

Comments: Found your network today (Christmas Day, 2001) and would like to hear from anybody that remembers Jack Goodnight, Richard Davison, James Nelson, all in the forward engine room from Korea to the bomb test in the Marshalls, also in the battle of the Yukuska Beer Hall in 1952.

Keywords: M-Division, USS RENDOVA

Medics aboard ship early 1952

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Reunions

Comments: I served on the Rendova in 1954 and 1955 when she was decommissioned. I am interested in receiving information regarding reunions. I would also like any information available about the crew of the Rendova during this period.

Keywords: units, personal, friends, ships, aircraft.

Reunions

Comments: I'm interested in contacting crew mates and would like to be notified of future reunions of the Rendova from 1951-1953.

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uss rendova

Comments: My father served on the Rendova from 1945 to 1948 during the Korean Conflict. His name is Martin Hlavinka...anyone out there with a relative that may have served during this time?....

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Rendova Crew Information

Comments: My dad, Donald N. Payne, served aboard the Rendova during Korea. He unfortunately passed away on the first day of Spring, 2000. He passed on to me many memories of life aboard ship and of his many friends there. I would like to hear from any of his shipmates to learn more of my dad and of life aboard the Rendova.

Keywords: Crew, Rendova, Korean War

Operation Ivy Mike Shot Nov. 1, 1952

Comments: Looking for anyone who was on the USS Rendova in Nov. 1952 during Operation Ivy Mike Shot who may know of the USAF Capt. Jimmy P. Robinson who's F-84G crashed in the lagoon at Eniwetok. Daughter searching for information. THank you, Becky Bmiller1751@aol.com

Keywords: Capt. Jimmy P.Robinson USAF F-84G Cloud Sampling Pilot

Night Carrier Landings

Comments: When were the first carrier night landings conducted? What ship conducted them? Where? Am particularly interested in the activities of the Valley Forge & Rendova between WWII and the Korean War. My father was a Petty Officer with the landing deck/arresting wire crew - pardon my ignorance of the terminology, Dad died when I was young, so I never got to really talk to him about serving in the period between the wars. He was too young for WWII and too physically disabled in a rodeo accident one week before Korea broke out to serve again. I'm told that the Navy offered him $1,000 to re-enlist but would not take him with a cast from hip to toe.

Keywords: USS Valley Forge; USS Rendova

1952-53

Comments: I plan to be at the 2001 Reunion at Pensacola February 11-14 at Naval Air Station. We will be staying in Destin FL at 850-837-6395.

Keywords: CVE114 Rendova, Operation Ivy, Long Beach and San Diego, Wilbert Sackman, Ben Kinkle, Sheehan

Info on USS Rendova

Comments: I served aboard the Rendova during late 1949 - 52 with the quartermaster. I recieved a notice from Bill Evans 5 Mar 2000 about a USS Rendova Reunion Assiociation about a planned reunion to be held in Pensacola, Fl. in 2001. If anyone has further information about this reunion I would be interested in hearing about it. I would also like to correspond with any other shipmates. Best Wishes -

Keywords: Vaughn; navigation; quartermaster; Figi; Bassik; New Jersey; Jamison; Michigan; Wear; Oklahoma; Captain Fickling ; Commander OG Sexton III; Bill Evans

3 Div

Comments: 3RD DIVISION

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USS RENDOVA CVE-114

Comments: My father, Robert H. Pirtle, served aboard the USS Rendova in 1951. He was a hospital corpsman then. He passed away in 1969 at age 47. I have some pictures of the USS Rendova on my web site at: http://www.pirtle.org/navy.html The Marine Corps squadron VMF-212 was onboard then. The pictures include the F-4Us of this squadron. I hope these pictures help in some way for those seeking information on the USS Redova.

Thanks, Tom Pirtle

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1953 - Rendova Vet MIA

Comments: My name is Tony Yarbrough and I am looking for information about my uncle, Marvin Sydney Pleason born in Minneapolis in 1932. He was stationed in Long Beach, CA and served aboard the USS Rendova CVE-114 in the US Navy for a period until 1953 when an accident caused him to be thrown overboard without detection. His body was never recovered and listed as MIA/lost at sea.

A good friend whom he served with until his death is named "Yeshi" (last name and present whereabouts unknown).

I am seeking information about my uncle or contact with anyone who remembers him or the incident that resulted in his death. His brother, Donald Pleason also served as official photographer in the US Navy during the Korean War peace talks, but later died in his early forties from a sudden heart attach. Consequently, my family has none of Marvin's personal effects, including a death certificate from the Navy.

Any information, guidance or advise that we might receive to assist my family in obtaining information about Uncle Marvin or Yeshi would be considered a real blessing.

We do have an astonishing photo-journal that belonged to Donald that is truly museum quality as he had unprecedented access to events at the peace talks due to his official status as photographer. We are considering donating this to a museum if anyone can provide information about such an organization.

God bless, Tony Yarbrough Houston, TX

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Pesonnel Lists

Comments: I am the son of Billy Carr. He served on the Rendova and the Sicily during the korean war. What I am trying to find is the personnel list for the Sicily from 1949 to 1951 and from the Rendova from 1951 to 1954. I would also like info on reunions and such as my Father would like to get in touch with some of his old buddies. HE is trying toget ahold of George Pino, Teddy Norris, and Danny Townsend. We are also trying to get all of his service medals as his were lost during a divorce from my Mother over 30 yrs. ago. PLease if anybody can help let us know by e-mail or phone.

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS RENDOVA (CVE-114)

Displacement: 11,373 t. Length: 557’1” Beam: 75’ Extreme Width: 105’2” Draft: 32’ Speed: 19 k. Complement: 1,066 Armament: 2 5”; 36 40mm Class: COMMENCEMENT BAY

“On 17 November, the ship and the squadron established a new sortie record for CVEs...”

Six months later the North Korean Army crossed the 38th Parallel and RENDOVA was ordered activated.

Recommissioned 3 January 1951, she reported for duty in April and on 3 July steamed west. She arrived at Yokosuka 2 August; underwent further training off Okinawa, then on 20 September, arrived at Kobe to relieve SICILY (CVE-l18) as aircraft carrier unit under CTG 95.1.

On the 22d, she completed embarking personnel, planes (F4Us), and equipment of Marine Fighter Squadron (VMF) 212. On the 23d, she conducted carrier qualifications for the squadron. On the 24th, she loaded ammunition and supplies at Sasebo and on the 25th, she got underway for operating area "Nan" in the Yellow Sea. There she relieved carrier HMS GLORY (R 62) assuming CTE 95.11, and on the 26th, launched her first close air support sortie.

During the next months, she cruised off the west coast of Korea, alternating with carrier HMAS SYDNEY (R 17) as CTE 95.11. VMF-212 recorded 1,743 sorties in support of ROK, U.S. Marine, and EUSAK ground forces; enforcing the U.N. blockade; rendering SAR assistance, and flying armed and photo reconnaissance missions. On 17 November, the ship and the squadron established a new sortie record for CVEs--64. RENDOVA completed her last support operation 6 December.

USS RENDOVA earned two battle stars for Korean war service.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

Keywords: USS SICILY (CVE-118), CTG 95.1, VMF 212, HMS GLORY (R 62), CTE 95.11, HMAS SYDNEY (R 17),