Looking for Herb Krantz

Comments: I SERVED ON TARAWA CV40 ON A SHAKEDOWN CRUISE FOLLOWED BY MED CRUISE. 1952-53 MY BEST BUDDIE WAS HERB KRANTZ. HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HIM SINCE MY SEPARATION IN AUG OF 1953. I ENDED MY ENLISTMENT AS A AMH3 WORKING ON AD AIRCRAFT IN VA105, THEN SPENT THE NEXT 40 YEARS AS AN AIRLINE PILOT,LAST 35 YEARS AS PILOT FOR PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS. RETIRED AS 747 CAPTAIN. IF ANYONE HAS INFO RE MY FRIEND HERB I WOULD BE MUCH OBLIGED. chuckcutting@gmail.com

Keywords: PERSONAL FRIEND LOOKING FOR HERB KRANCE AIRMAN IN SQUADRON VAIO5 1952-53 AIRCRAFT AD'S USS TARAWA CVA40

WALT BAKER SEARCH

Comments: WALT, I WAS A SHIPMATE. IF U SEE THIS, POST YOUR CURRENT EMAIL ADD WITH SOME KEYWORDS AND I WILL RESPOND

Keywords: CRUISE PICTURE GREENE, HOLTZ,WARD

Reunion 2009 in BUFFALO, NY

Comments: HEY, ALL YOU SWABBIES WHO SERVED ON THE TERRIBLE T COME TO BUFFALO IN MAY FOR A GOOD TIME.

Keywords: DIGGER, BUNKER HILL, 69, VF102,US TARAWA CVA40, F9F5 PANTHER,DON, TOM, IRV, IKE.

Bernard Jubinski

Comments: My name is Jessica and I am looking for anyone who has served with my gradfather Bernard Jubinski. Or has crusie books from when he served on the Uss Tarawa cv 40 from 1951-1954. Please feel free to contact me at shijes11@yahoo.com Thank You

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Arthur Holtzinger

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father Art Holtzinger, and possiblty may have photo's of him when he served on the Tarawa. Sadly he passed away in 1998.

Keywords: USS Tarawa - CV-40, 1951-1954

Anyone who knew Ralph Dominiak

Comments: I am looking for anyone who was on the Tarawa from Oct 56 to Oct 57. Who might have known Ralph Dominiak

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Shipmates 50 thru 54

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Looking for John Wood

Comments: I am looking for my husband's father. His name is John Wood, and he was at Quonset Point, Rhode Island in the late 1940's until the early 1950's. John married Kathleen Monterroso from Boston in the early 50's. They had two sons, Michael, born 12/52, and David, born `53. John left his wife, and his sons never saw their father again. We heard he was living in Florida with a new family. We would appreciate any information.

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shipmates from year 1952

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Keywords: looking for baseball cap with ships name @ also anyone who served in 51 &52 on board the tarawa.

WORLD CRUISE '53- '54

Comments: AROUND THE WORLD IN less than 360 days A million dollar experience worth about 2 cents today. GREAT guys GREAT LIBERTY never to be forgotten PS THEY SIGNED THE TRUCE WHEN THEY HEARD WE WERE COMING

Keywords: USS TARAWA CVA-40 DIGGER,F9F-5, AT, IRV OTTMAN, DON HOBDAY, LARRY WESSER, IKE McMILLEN,TOM WHITING

WORLD CRUISE '53- '54

Comments: AROUND THE WORLD IN less than 360 days A million dollar experience worth about 2 cents today. GREAT guys GREAT LIBERTY never to be forgotten PS THEY SIGNED THE TRUCE WHEN THEY HEARD WE WERE COMING

Keywords: USS TARAWA CVA-40 DIGGER,F9F-5, AT, IRV OTTMAN, DON HOBDAY, LARRY WESSER, IKE McMILLEN,TOM WHITING

Just looking

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Lt. CDR Farnsworth CAG 101

Comments: I'm looking for information regarding then Lt. CDR C.G. Farnsworth CAG 101

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world cruise 1953-1951

Comments: I lost my cruise book and would love to have another. I recall 2 deaths that ocurred while on board and believe their names are mentioned in the back of the cruise book in memorium. Robert Festa and Travis Jones are their names. If possible a copy of that page would be greatly appreciated. The Navy Department cannot find any information about them. I think it's another got lost in the fire".

Keywords: Stu (my name) Best friend Jack Kohler

WOULD LIKE INFO IF POSSIBLE (REALLY IMPORTANT TO ME)

Comments: MY DAD WAS ROY VANORDEN TOOMBS. I NEVER GREW UP WITH HIM & DIDN'T REALLY HAVE MUCH CONTACT WITH HIM TILL JUST BEFORE HE DIED IN 1993. HAVING A VERY HARD TIME ACCEPTING HIS LOSS, & I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM IF I COULD. PLEASE.... IF ANYONE KNEW HIM OR HAS ANY PICS, PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANYTHING. I REALLY WOULD APPRECIATE IT, & I THINK IT WOULD REALLY HELP BRING CLOSURE TO MY NOT KNOWING MUCH ABOUT HIM. HE WAS A CREW MEMBER ABOARD THE CV 40 USS TARAWA IN 1946, & YOU MAY KNOW HIM BY HIS NICKNAME "SKIP". HIS WIFE WAS ROSE. THANK YOU SO MUCH & I REALLY HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.... --SANDRA

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USS TARAWA CV 40 1946 OR 1947

Comments: My father was on this ship in either 1946 or 1947. It would mean a lot to him if I could find someone who was on the ship at the same time or if I could find some memorabilia. He is 77 years old. Please respond to

tantrum@spoiledbrat.com

if you have any information. Thanks!

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USS TARAWA (CVS-40) 1955 - 1956

Comments: I was assigned to the TARAWA in the Boston Naval Shipyards in May or June 1955 and was a Yeoman in the Engineering Log Room and worked for the Chief, Engineer, some of the duties were handing out liberty passes - Home Port was the NAS at Quonset Point, R.I.; went down to the Caribbean, Guantanamo Bay & some of the Islands, St. Thomas, Port au Prince, etc. and Halifax Novia Scotia once; Transferred off the ship in June or July of 1956 to "Utility Squadron TWO, located on the NAS at Quonset Point, R.I. for about 14 months and then back to the Ninth Naval Dist. Headquarters, Great Lakes, Ill. I'd like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I can't remember the names of everyone I knew nor all of the Divisions in the Engineering Dept;, Hope to hear from someone who has a better memory than mine. Those were fun times. Richard

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USS Tarawa CV-40 Shakedown cruise album 1946-1947

Comments: Am looking for a copy of the shakedown cruise book for the USS Tarawa CV-40 1946. Thank you, Sharon

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Dads friends

Comments: I am looking for information about my dads tour on the Tarawa. He was ships barber. Unknown when, but he had a photo of the ship with Rock of Gabraltar in the background. Tour probably '46-'49 or '49-'52. When he discharged with friends, they bought Harleys, drove the beaches for a few days then he headed for Montana. Dad never talked about his tour, so we know nothing except the photos. Anybody out there that had a dad or grandpa buy a Harley and play on the beach?

Keywords: Gail Shackelford, USS Tarawa, Cv40

VMF 114 Ordinance 1952-1955

Comments: My dad, Donald Mahr from Minnesota, served on the USS Tarawa when it left Quonset Point, Rhode Island on January 7, 1953. He was 18 years old then and worked in ordinance loading ammunition into the planes. He remembers the ship losing a pilot, Capt. Ralph J. Sayre, and his crewman when the plane went in the water as it was taking off from the carrier over Guantanamo Bay. He also served on the USS Wright. He was in Marine Fighter Squadron 114. He also remembers a return trip from Cuba in Hurricane Hazel when 2/3 of the ship got sick. He said a storm in the North Atlantic was the worst when the ship he was on cracked 18 seams and he tied a rope to himself when he was on deck on guard duty. He would like to hear from people he served with. Please contact me with information. Thank you, and thank you for your service!

Keywords: USS Tarawa VMF 114 Ordinance

Ray Sinclair - CV40 - 1946-47

Comments: My Dad, Ray Sinclair was aboard "T" from 1946-1947 as an aircraft mechanic. He can be e-mailed at dodyray1@aol.com. He would love to hear from shipmates.

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USS Tarawa CVA 40 1952 - 1954

Comments: Was on the World Tour with a great bunch of guys! Would be great to hear from my comrades from the flight deck or hanger deck.

Keywords: World Tour 1953-1954 Yellow Shirts Flight Deck Director Hanger Deck USS Tarawa CVA 40 V1F Division Dando

CVA 40 1951 TO 1953

Comments: Plank Owner; 1951 Recommissioning. Two Med Cruises 1951 and 1952. Lead Machine Shop Petty Officer 1952-53. I saw the "Terrible T" at her home port in San Diego; she does not look like the old CV40 we knew. I am pleased she is still in service. She may outlast me! Best wishes to all who served on this memorable veteran.

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E-MAIL UPDATE

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E mail update

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George W. Arsenault

Comments: If anyone has any stories or pictures relating to George W. Arsenault please email, mail or call me. Anything would be gladly appreciated. Thank you.

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USS TARAWA,CV-40 1951-1952

Comments: Is anybody from that ancient time and place still standing?Would truly appreciate an Email from anyone so disposed.

Keywords: Skipper at the time was Capt.Clifford Duerfeldt(now deceased).Air boss was Cdr.Coffey. Circa 1951-1952

Shipmates of Charles W Rice

Comments: Anyone who was a shipmate of my father Charles W Rice please contact me via e-mail so I can talk with you and put you in contact with my father.

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world map

Comments: just a short note, my father cdr hugh mellon usn (ret) served on the tarawa on the world cruise. i have the world map world map that was posted daily in the officers mess. it is re-done and great shape. just wanted to let you know. thanks.

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TERRIBLE 'T'

Comments: TOOK THE "T"OUT OF MOTHBALLS IN 1950 BROOKLYN N.Y.LEFT HER IN QUONSETT PT. 1954 BEEN THERE SEEN THAT.HEARD SHE IS NOW RAZORBLADES--FOR SOME STRANGE REASON THERE IS A FEELING OF SORROW.I REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND THE BAD.STAND PROUD ""B""DIV.WE MADE THE OLE GIRL GO!!

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TERRIBLE 'T'

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Info

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V-3 Division

Comments: Comments: I would like to contact any V-3 personnel that was aboard the USS Tarawa during the years 1956-1960. I have found about 20 so far in the last three years. If you were in V-3 during these years please e-mail me at lbryant@indy.rr.com

Keywords: V-3,Terrible T,Quonset,Project Argus

2nd Division

Comments: Anyone who knew my brother Fred Orville Bryant SN who served aboard the Tarawa from 53 to 57 in 2nd division contact me. I also served 56 to 60 in V-3 division.

Keywords: Fred Bryant, 2nd division, V-3 division

Searching For.....

Comments: Searching for Ken Miller, EM rank aboard the Tarawa in December 1952.

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Grandpa Served 46-47

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have knew my grandfather, Frank Hammer. He served aboard the Tarawa form 46-47 as an aircraft mechanic. He is still alive and well and living in Clinton, Iowa. If you would like to make contact email me.

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Norbit Lee McQuillen

Comments: My dad was a machinist mate and served on the Tarawa at some point during his duty. His nicknames were "Mac" or "Nub". He was also on the USS Wasp (CVA-18) and the USS Cabot (CVL-28). If anyone knew him and could share information or stories with me, I'd appreciate it. Yvonne

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USS Tarwar CVA-40 1953-1954 (arresting gear group)

Comments: I enjoyed a world cruse aboard the USS Tarawa CVA 40 in 1953 to 1954. I had a great time and have lots of memories.

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My Dad

Comments: uss tarawa raymond joseph rajotte

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Was ships company from 1955 till 1957

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VF 32 on USS Tarawa, '53-54

Comments: Looking for anyone who was with VF 32 during the 53 - 54 Tarawa cruise.

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I served aboard the tarawa frim 1956 till 1959 in O I div. and would love to hear from ex shipmates

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USS Tarawa - searching for Walter Greiner

Comments: I am helping an Australian woman search for Walter Greiner, who served on the USS Tarawa when it visited Sydney, Australia in 1951. Any information would be helpful.

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SERVED TARAWA CVS 40 55-57

Comments: THE TARAWA WAS A GREAT SHIP. I ENJOYED THE TWO YEARS I SERVED ON HER.ALSO A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS.

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USS TARAWA Plank Owner

Comments: Before shakedown cruise, I was assigned the task of issuing keys and locks to all spaces on the ship. I learned every nook and cranny on the "Model T".

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SERVED ON U.S.S. TARAWA CV 40 52/56

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANY OLD SHIPMATES FROM THE FLIGHT DECK CREWS.

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V-3 Division 1956-60

Comments: I would like to contact any V-3 personnel that was aboard the USS Tarawa during the years 1956-1960. I have found about 20 so far in the last three years. If you were in V-3 during these years please e-mail me at lbryant@comteck.com

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i was on the tarawa in 1956-1958 iwas in a division

Comments: iserved abord the uss tarawa cvs 40 in 1956--1958 i also was aboard in the boston naveral shipyard i was in a division i was in steamheat gang then i was in the # 3 elevator pump room

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Marine Clair Dennis

Comments: grandfather was Clair Dennis (Marine detachment - I believe was Warrant Officer) Med. cruise

Paseed recently. Anyone know him?

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E mail update

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Father was Pilot onboard 1952-53

Comments: New e-mail address chrissmee@attbi.com

Keywords: USS Tarawa, Lt. Smeehuyzen Hellcat pilot

LOOKING FOR

Comments: I,m looking for anyone who knows or knew my uncle when he was in the navy. He was on the carrier Tarawa cvs40. I f you have any information , please contact me by email or phne

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V30

Comments: Thom Esposito I remember you as well as Chris and Don. As a matter of fact I attended Chris' wedding in N.Y. city, maybe you did too.

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Shipmates of VC12

Comments: I served aboard the Tarawa on a shakedown cruise in 1954. I was a member of squadron VC12 assigned to mess cook duty, so I saw very little of the flight deck. I wondered if there might be some shipmates who served with me who might remember our duty aboard the carrier.

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ON THE 'T' WHEN CVA 40

Comments: I was in the Aerology unit on the Tarawa Med cruise, that was extended, and the around-the-world one that hit Australia and New Zealand with Bull Halsey in the early 50's. Would like to hear from anyone who has the same great memories of those days. I remember liberty in Barcelona, Gulf Juan, Genoa on New Year's Eve and especially with a friend with local contacts in Manila. Sydney was great. What a way to see the world. Be in touch. Len

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Tarawa photos

Comments: My Dad flew from Tarawa as well as many other Essex-class carriers. Today I am a director at the USS Hornet(CV-12)museum in Alameda, CA.

We have built memorial rooms for many of the Essex class CVs. Some are Smithsonian quality displays. We have a compartment for Tarawa but need original photos. I have assembled a fair collection but CV-40 is difficult to find new material on. We have most of what is in the National Archives but it is thin.

I need high resolution (400 dpi or better) .jpg or .tif files if you scan them OR I can return original photos the same day I receive them. Your photos are safe but lets talk first. I would like to see Tarawa have a nice memorial. There is no other this large.

email = shiphornet@aol.com. You can fax me a xerox at 510 521-8327 to see if it is something I may already have. (510) 521-8448 ext 224 I need some scrapping photos.

Let's remember this ship!

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V1H

Comments: My dad was an airman on the USS Tarawa 51-54 and operated the elevator. Although he does have some ship's newsletters and other small tokens, he doesn't have any pictures of the ship from that time period. Can anyone help me locate some pictures? I'd like to have an oil painting done from a photo for him. Thank You.

Keywords: Norm Curren

Marine Detachment-1954-1956

Comments: I contacted Harry Horning-York Beach Main this summer. Great reunion.

Keywords: USS Tarawa- 1954-2954, Marine Detachment

Looking for shipmates

Comments: Served on board from 3/51 to 3/54

Keywords: nickname was Mumbles,Friends were Chris Eybergan,Don Neiman,Was in V30 div.

(Father was Pilot onboard Tarawa CV-40 in 1951-52)

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Looking for shipmates CV40

Comments: My dad was on the USS Tarawa fron 1952 - 1955. We was in the E Division, IC Electrician. He is interested in contacting some of his old shipmates, especially "Wilferd Harper". If anyone remembers him, please contact him. Thanks and God Bless you all for what you did.

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Renunion: when and where

Comments: To it may concern. I served aboard the Currituck 1951 to 1953. I was in "R" div. (PIPE FITTER) I would be interested in conversing with past (old)friends. When and where is the renunion?

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VS-27

Comments: Looking for anybody in VS-27 or on the flight deck at the time.

Keywords: I was a member of VS-27. CVS 40 was my frist carrier. VS-27 came aboard in Oct 56.We flew off Thankgivening Day 56. Lost a pilot to a flight deck accident.

V1H Division

Comments: Served aboard the Tarawa from September 1953 to August 1956. Everybody remember in Boston going to Izzy Ort's on Essex Street or the Hillbilly Ranch and eating a dozen Joe and nemo hot dogs on the way back to the ship in dry dock. Would like to hear fro hangar deck airdales. Was on world crusie 53-54

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PREVIOUS CREW MEMBER

Comments: Interested in a reunion if possible!

Keywords: World Cruise 53 &54---C.R.Long,Eddy Taylor,E.C. McClain,V.M.Cave,H.N.Popp,McGehee(from Pelehatchie,MS)

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looking for va105 buddies 52-55

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V-3-O

Comments: Served aboard from '52-'55.Would like to hear from V-3-O shipmates.

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Looking for V-4 Div, people 1957-1959

Comments: Would like to get in touch with V-4 Division guys aboard USS Tarawa CVS40 1957-1958

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DID ANYONE KNOW MY DAD

Comments: my dad was a gunner on the cv 40 either 45-47 or 46-48.. his name is sid banner. maybe you will remember him because he was the only guy on the ship that could'nt swim.. if you have any photos or stories i would appreciate it. his 75th birthday is coming up and i would like to get him some photos, stories etc. of the ship he talks about all the time.

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Med Cruise 1953

Comments: I served on the Terrible T from Jan-Nov 1953 in the arresting gear group. Would like to hear from some shipmates.

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search for shipmates B div.

Comments: Went aboard in dry dock in Boston 1957, departed after decomissoning in Philadelphia 1960

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looking for cv40 shipmates 46-48

Comments: I would like to find many others that I cannot remember their names.

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CV-40 1950-54

Comments: I just came accross some color slides of my Dad's ship in the early 50's. I may have more, give me time, but if you want me to forward them to anyone let me know. I sure am proud of him.

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USS Tarawa CV-40 Inquiries

Comments: To Whom It May Concern: I am the historian and editor of a quarterly for the USS Tarawa CV-40 Veterans' Association. We've located about 2,000 former CV-40 crewmen, hold annual reunions, etc. Anyone interested in signing on with our 11-year-old group can contact me at tarawa@dreamscape.com or our Membership Chairman, C. Roscoe Turner at e-mail address: acturner@catskill.net

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ss tarawa cva 40 1952-1955

Comments: FOX DIVISION

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Tarawa CV-40 1946-1948

Comments: Served aboard the USS Tarawa CV-40 from 1946 - 1949. Interested in contacting any old shipmates, especially Carl Woodrow Richardson of Moorehouse, Mo. We were Gunner's Mates together.

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Service on USS Tarawa CVS 40

Comments: I served on the USS Tarawa CVS 40 during 1956-1957 During that time she was classed as CVS and was homeported at Quonset Point, RI. I was an RM3 in the Communications Department. I left her after her shake down cruise to Getmo in 57 after 6 month overhaul at Boston Naval Shipyards.

Would like any Photos that are available of her. They seem to be very scarce. Neil R. Teske

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VMF 114 aboard CV 40

Comments: My father (Robert Meyer) served on the Tarawa in the early fifties during a short cruise. He served with the USMC attached to air group VMF 114, handling ordinance and mechanic duties. Please contact me about anything as I have collected some info and many items of interest from the Tarawa.

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MED CRUISE OCT 52 TIL FEB 53

Comments: The Navy historical list USS Leyte as the ship in which VF-34 deployed in Oct 52 til Feb 53. This also appears on the VA-34 page on the net.

I think that the ship VF-34 and CAG -3 deployed in was Tarawa CVA-40.

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Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS TARAWA (CV-40)

Displacement: 27,100 t. Length: 888" Beam: 93" Extreme Width: 147" Draft: 28" Speed: 32.7 k. (tl) Complement: 3,448 Armament: 12 5"; 72 40mm Class: Essex

Her retirement, however, lasted less than 18 months. On 30 November 1950, she was ordered reactivated in response to the Navy's urgent need for warships--particularly for aircraft carriers--to prosecute the war which had erupted in Korea the previous summer.

On 3 February 1951, Tarawa was recommissioned at Newport, R.I., Capt. J. H. Griffin in command. Though reactivated in response to the Korean war, Tarawa never saw service in that conflict. Rather, she served as a replacement in the 6th and 2d Fleets for carriers dispatched to the war zone.

On 1 October 1952, she became an attack aircraft carrier, and was redesignated CVA-40. The warship finally made it to the Asiatic war zone in the spring of 1954, but long after the July 1953 armistice had ended hostilities.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

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Marine Det 53-55

Comments: I WAS IN THE FLEET MARINE SERVICE, MARINE DETACHMENT USS TARAWA IN 1953-1955. WOULD LIKE TO HERE FROM FORMER MARINES CAN YOU HELP ME?

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