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Current Message 1 - March 26, 2009
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Entry: 69646
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

raymond frank kolacki

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joan kolacki wrote on 2009-03-26 22:36:23.0

Comments: My father's grave site list him as a WW11 vet, but he served on the St. Paul during the Korean war. Am I Missinformed about my fathers service, or did you make a mistake on dads stone.

Keywords: my father's grave site list him as a ww11 vet. but he was in the korean war. How can I fix this? How did this information go so wrong? Can someone help me?

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Current Message 2 - March 21, 2009
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Entry: 69575
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

Wondering if anyone is alive from the Snooky Poo

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Edward Hogan wrote on 2009-03-21 10:05:05.0

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Current Message 3 - November 12, 2008
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Entry: 67854
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

USS St. Paul, Pocono, & Taconic

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Peggy Dodson wrote on 2008-11-12 20:43:24.0

Comments: My husband, Charles E. Dodson, served on the USS St. Paul, USS Pocono, & USS Taconic during the Vietnam era. I would like to surprise him with photos of these ships displayed in a scrap book. If anyone would have an old photo they would be willing to share, I would be so grateful. Thank you.

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Current Message 4 - August 16, 2008
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Entry: 66896
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

JAMES DOUGLAS OVERSTREET

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DONNA JOHNS wrote on 2008-08-16 06:36:20.0

Comments: I AM TRYING TO FIND PICTURES OF MY UNCLE JAMES. MY DAD IS GETTING ON UP IN YEARS AND I WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO FIND OUT ANYTHING I CAN ABOUT UNCLE JAMES. IF ANYONE KNEW HIM OR HAS ANY PICTURES I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOU GETTING IN CONTACT WITH ME. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO MY COUNTRY!

Keywords: JAMES D. OVERSTREET - KIA - 21 APR 52 ABOARD THE USS ST PAUL

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Current Message 5 - July 7, 2008
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Entry: 66383
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

Help confirming locations

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Fred Brown wrote on 2008-07-07 11:28:23.0

Comments: I have been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and have applied for va benefits, they are now saying I have to have somebody to witness we went swimming in the ocean within vietnam area and also we went to land in vietnam to pick up supplies which I helped. I have many health prpoblems emphesema, copd, 3 heart surgeries, harding of the arteries, fibromyalgia, dementia, and corotid arteries in the neck,which I have had surgery for, brain aneurysn surgery and many strokes.I came in contact with agent orange and asbestos which caused weakness to my lungs, if you can help me by confirming this it would help me get assistance from VA, Please reply quickly. Fred only has 2 months or less to live.2 things I went in the waters in vietnam and 2 I assisted with getting supplies at the docks to get supplies in vietnam. THanks, Mrs Fred Brown 803 776-8899 190 Clearview Drive Hopkins, SC 29061

Keywords: I am trying to locate somebody that can confirm that we were on land in Vietnam to pick up suppplies and we also went in the water out in the sea with 12 miles from Vietnam. If you are able to help please let me know.

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Current Message 6 - May 5, 2008
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Entry: 65521
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

Bob Kingsley

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Michael Witkowski wrote on 2008-05-05 23:52:49.0

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served with a 1st Class (later CPO)Bob Kingsley in the 50s or 60s (he retired about 1972-3) He served mostly in WESTPAC and was on the St. Paul sometime in the early '60s. I don't recall his rating, but he was also an amateur photographer.

Keywords: Robert Kingsley CPO (Ret.)

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Current Message 7 - March 13, 2008
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Entry: 64730
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

USS SAINT PAUL 1969- 1971

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victor john wrote on 2008-03-13 15:52:17.0

Comments: am trying to find out when saint paul had damage done to the right starboard , 1969 to 1971. anyone know ? if you do please send letter by mail as i do not have a computer at home. any answer would help. have applied for ptsd and need est date of damage.

Keywords: uss saint paul

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Current Message 8 - December 1, 2007
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Entry: 63251
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

LOOKING FOR CRUISE BOOKS 1959-1961

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Jean Smith wrote on 2007-12-01 19:42:32.0

Comments: I'm trying to get cruise books for the years 1959-1961 for the USS St. Paul Ca-73 My Dad lost his and would like to get them for Christmas for him Or Some pics of him C. E. Smith he was Damage Control Dept.

Thanks,

Jean Smith

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Current Message 9 - October 10, 2007
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Entry: 62555
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Looking For Don Herring

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Vinson Reynolds wrote on 2007-10-10 02:58:40.0

Comments: Going to the reunion in San Diego 2008 Looking for a old navy freind Don Herring ... If any one can help me let me know ..... thanks vince

Keywords: USS St Paul 1953-1956

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Current Message 10 - July 8, 2007
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Entry: 61554
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looking for pics

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windy williamson wrote on 2007-07-08 17:40:08.0

Comments: looking for pictures of crew members aboard the st. paul during 1952-1956. my father was on that ship then. just seeing if anybody had anything I could show him or my kids. my dads name was dorman bud williamson. if anyone remembers him please send message.

Keywords: uss. st paul, dorman bud williamson, boatswain mate

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Current Message 11 - May 9, 2007
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Entry: 60937
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looking for old friends

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charles marshall wrote on 2007-05-09 13:40:56.0

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Current Message 12 - March 10, 2007
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Entry: 60285
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Looking for info SN Billie Dean Wright

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Bobby Padgett wrote on 2007-03-10 17:57:13.0

Comments: I am seeking information on my mother's cousin SN Billie Dean Wright who was KIA 21 APR 1952. The only naval casualties I can find for the period are from the powder fire aboard the USS ST PAUL (CA-73). Any information would be appreciated.

Keywords: Billie Dean Wright KIA 21 APR 52

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Current Message 13 - September 16, 2006
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Entry: 58918
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Looking for buddies

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Pablo L. Gutierrez wrote on 2006-09-16 13:45:11.0

Comments: Would love to talk to someone.

Keywords: Stationed in the USS Saint 73 CA73 1962-1967. Gunner-Mate 7 Div and in the armory.

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Current Message 14 - August 26, 2006
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Entry: 58645
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I served on board the st. paul from '52 -55

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dana fowler wrote on 2006-08-26 22:11:50.0

Comments: king div...52-56 please contact

fing div 52-56 please contact!!!

Keywords: chuck shult...houston gonder,,.wiley kendrick

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Current Message 15 - August 1, 2006
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Entry: 58323
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

USS St.Paul / Korean War

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Kristeen Kamer wrote on 2006-08-01 10:26:06.0

Comments: My father, Glenn Wiles served on the USS St. Paul during the Korean war and my uncle,Donald Adams served on it during WWII. They are both from Pa. Just wanted to put their names out there in case anyone is interested. Unfortunately,my uncle has passed away.

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Current Message 16 - July 3, 2006
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Entry: 57943
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SEARCH FOR CRUISE BOOK

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Mike Best wrote on 2006-07-03 14:37:28.0

Comments: HOPE SOMEONE HAS WESTPAC CRUISE BOOKS FOR THESE TIME PERIODS. PUTTING TOGETHER LIFE STORY FOR THE FAMILY, ESPECIALLY GRANDKIDS. MANY THANKS FOR ANY HELP.

MIKE BEST QMSM3

Keywords: Looking to but cruise books for... 1. Uss Rupertus dd851 1957/58 2. Uss St. Paul ca73 1955/57 3. Uss Piedmont ad17 1954/55

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Current Message 17 - May 18, 2006
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Entry: 57213
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

looking for ship mates

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CHARLES MARSHALL wrote on 2006-05-18 10:51:51.0

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Current Message 18 - March 31, 2006
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Entry: 56479
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

WAS ON BOARD THE ST. PAUL CA73 FROM JULY 1950 UNTI L MA Y 1954

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Wilford (Boots) Hale wrote on 2006-03-31 18:39:41.0

Comments: Was in for duration of Korean War 1950 to end of 1953, discharged 1954, Long Beach, CA. MAA/4th & 5th Div. BM3

Would like to hear from anyone who was aboard at that time whether we knew one another or not. My home telephone number is 239-772-3170, my cell phone number is 239-462-1768. Would especially like to hear from anyone living in southwest Florida.

Would like to hear from former shipmate BM2 Hancock if living or a family member. Will swap pictures and looking for all three or four cruise books in good condition. Or, if available, name and address of publisher.

The address information is an update from 2001.

Keywords: Boots, Fats.

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Current Message 19 - February 12, 2006
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Entry: 55719
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Searching for USS Saint Paul CA-73 Cruise Book 1961-1965

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Mario Chavez wrote on 2006-02-12 15:54:53.0

Comments: I am trying to compile some "Cruise Book" information with regards to the USS Saint Paul CA-73. The information found will be posted on the USS Saint Paul's Website.

http://www.uss-saint-paul-ca73.com

Keywords: USS Saint Paul CA-73 Cruise Books.

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Current Message 20 - December 24, 2005
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Entry: 54816
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

Looking for John and Ray Paul

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HAROLD Howe wrote on 2005-12-24 10:06:34.0

Comments: looking for the two brothers I grew up with back in New Kensington Pa. We joined the Navy together back in 1948, went to Boot camp together and they went to the St. Paul and I went to the tin can Navy. We got together later in 1951 in San Deigo while they were on the St.Paul in the Engineering dept. That's our last contact and I sure would like to get in touch with them before they put me under. Any info would be much appreciated. Best Regards H. B. Howe USN ret.

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Current Message 21 - December 8, 2005
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Entry: 54541
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

Looking for Charles Dennis McLaud

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RICHARD McLaud wrote on 2005-12-08 19:57:33.0

Comments: Former Karate Master after he left the Navy,and was Inducted into the Hall of Fame in Toykyo ,Japan After He died.Attained the Rank of 5th Degree Master,and we still Miss Him.

Richard

Keywords: Looking for my Brothers Information aboard the USS ST.Paul DC2.Class,need too inform that he died,in 1997 with Cancer.

His Brother Richard McLaud

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Current Message 22 - October 28, 2005
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Entry: 53803
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

My father harles Cochran was on the St Paul 52 to54

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Bonnie Prescott wrote on 2005-10-28 00:00:00.0

Comments: my father served on the St Pual from 52 to 54 I think. He worked in turret #2. His memory is fuzzy aboyt names.

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Current Message 23 - July 14, 2005
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Entry: 52029
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

Agent Orange

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Sheila Weir wrote on 2005-07-14 00:00:00.0

Comments: My father served on the "Fighting Saint" CA73 during the Korean War 1952-1953. He was a lookout/Crows Nest. The VA has diagnosed him with mesothelioma as his primary illness and Agent Orange as his secondary. Everything I've read tells me that A.O. didn't come around until the Vietnam War. I need info on how he might have come in contact with A.O. during his service. He is very sick. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Keywords: USS Saint Paul CA73

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Current Message 24 - July 14, 2005
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Entry: 52028
USS Saint Paul (CA-73)

Agent Orange

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Sheila Weir wrote on 2005-07-14 00:00:00.0

Comments: My father served on the "Fighting Saint" CA73 during the Korean War 1952-1953. He was a lookout/Crows Nest. The VA has diagnosed him with mesothelioma as his primary illness and Agent Orange as his secondary. Everything I've read tells me that A.O. didn't come around until the Vietnam War. I need info on how he might have come in contact with A.O. during his service. He is very sick. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Keywords: USS Saint Paul CA73

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On Mon, 1 Feb 1999 
Charles Reed Email address wrote:

I was in from 1952 to 1955.  Am Trying to find any information about
Reunions for the St Paul. 

I was in division "Mike".  73 was the ship number, I was in the "Black
Gang" (Machinists Mates.

An information would be so very much appreciated.

You can E-Mail me at harleyluvrs@webtv.com

Sincerely,
Charles H. Reed

Ship member

On Wed, 18 Jun 1997 
Wilford (Boots) Hale wrote:

118 HENRY TYLER DRIVE
WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-6420
[757]258-3606 

WAS ON BOARD U.S.S. ST PAUL CA73 FROM 1950 TIL MAY 1954

Ship info needed

On Sat, 8 Feb 1997
FIVV@aol.com wrote:

Mr. Barker,

Do you have any information on the USS Remey, DD688 or the USS St. Paul,
CA 73.  My Father is a Korean War Veteran & I would like any information
concerning these ships.  Thank you for your time.

Respectfully,
LT. James J. Vincent Jr. USCG

On Tue, 13 Oct 1998
"James Vincent Jr." Email address wrote:

Thanks for your help.  Here's the info on my father:

James Joseph Vincent
366 19 82
Entered Navy OCT, 1948 Great Lakes, Il
Left Navy (active) SEP, 1952
He left as a DC2 & was aboard the USS St. Paul CA73 during his two tours
in Korea.  My father stayed in the Navy Reserves & retired as a HTC with
over 35 years of total service.

Arthur Hinton Wall

On Sat, 24 Oct 1998
Sue WilsonEmail address wrote:

Mr. Barker, I am trying to find any information concerning my uncle
Arthur Hinton Wall who was killed in a gun turret on the U.S.S. Saint
Paul CA 73. in 1951 or 1952. 

Could you sent me anything you have about it. He recieved a purple heart
and we have tried to find any information regarding the incident. His
twin brother was on the U.S.S. Princeton-CV 37 US Navy.

Thank You
email-mamamax@cyberback.com

1953-54

On Mon, 23 Nov 1998
Joe M. Garcia Email address wrote:


26262 County Road 21A #87
Esparto, Ca. 95627
530-787-4211

Formally from Winters, Ca.
e-mail joemgar@aol.com

I was aboard the Saint Paul, CA 73 in 1953 & 1954. Quartermaster,Navagation.

S 2 Div

On Sun, 3 Jan 1999 
John E. Smith Email address wrote:

My grandfather, Mr. John E. Smith would like to post his address for
anyone that was on the USS St. Paul CA73 during the years of 1949 to
1952 to write at.

He was in the S2 Division and is interested in hearing from any
shipmates.


Contact  John E. Smith
              16967 Forest Avenue
              Oak Forest, IL 60452 
or at my E-Mail address above.

Thank you

felix t. colyer

On Sat, 20 Feb 1999 
Teresa Colyer Email address wrote

looking for any info. that you may be able to supply about my father 
who was on the uss st. paul during the korean war.

his name is felix t. colyer he was from somerset ky. the only thing i 
can remember is he told me he lost alot of friends in an explosion on 
the ship and everyone thought the ship. haven,t seen father in years 
want this info for childern who do not know him. 

my e-mail adresss is mjbjc@eastky.net 

thanks.tfc.