USS WASP (CVA-18) VF-151

Comments: Does anyone know anything about these "patches" My father died many years ago and I'm trying to trace some of his history. I have many patches fronm his early Naval days. He was a pilot.

His name was Eugene Chapman McLaughlin Jr.

Keywords: Father was in Navy. Nicknamed "Bulldog" or "SCOTTY" Trying to trace some Naval "patches" of flight missons or squadrons. "Fighting Fifty One",

USS WASP (CVA-18) VF-151

Comments: Does anyone know anything about these "patches" My father died many years ago and I'm trying to trace some of his history. I have many patches fronm his early Naval days. He was a pilot.

Keywords: Father was in Navy. Nicknamed "Bulldog" or "SCOTTY" Trying to trace some Naval "patches" of flight missons or squadrons. "Fighting Fifty One",

looking for wasp radiomen 1951 to 1955

Comments: looking for shipmates

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Obituary - Robert Angelo Cicero Sr. - served on the USS Wasp

Comments: The following obituary was published in the Glens Falls (NY) Post Star. HUDSON FALLS -- Robert Angelo Cicero Sr., 67, of Chestnut Street, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home after a valiant 10-year battle with cancer on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.

Born on March 3, 1942, in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Angelo and Carmela (Bucolo) Cicero.

Bob was a 1960 Fort Edward High School graduate.

Following high school, Bob enlisted in the U.S Navy. He served on the USS WASP. His continued patriotism showed in his memberships to the USS Wasp Reunion Group and the Hudson Falls American Legion Post No.574.

On Oct. 14, 1961, Bob married Carol (Caruso) at St. Joseph Church, Fort Edward.

Bob was employed by the New York State Department of Corrections for 25 years, retiring in 1992.

He was an active communicant of St. Joseph Church, Fort Edward, where he was a member of the Fort Edward council No. 336 Knights of Columbus. Bob had a deep faith in the Blessed Mother, was very devout in his prayer of the rosary and enjoyed pilgrimages to the shrines of Marmora, St. Anne De Beaupre in Canada, and Medjugorie in Bosnia.

Bob loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed his daily trips to Seeleys Restaurant to be with his family and friends.

Bob enjoyed horse racing and visiting casinos; owning several harness horses that raced at the Saratoga Harness Track. He was a die-hard New York Yankees fan and supported the New York Giants, Knicks and Syracuse sports teams as well.

Besides his parents, he also was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Cicero, his sister, Domenica Turco, his two nephews, Joseph and John Montello, his niece, Cindy Carpenter, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Charles and Susie Caruso, his sister-in-law, Lita Caruso, his two brothers-in-law, Anthony Caruso and Bernard Curtis and his aunt, Anna Choppy.

Survivors besides his wife of 47 years include his children: Carmel Sue Cowan and her husband, Andrew, of West Boylston, Mass., Mary Margaret Randall and her husband, Timothy, of Jermyn, Pa., Carol Lynn Davis and her husband, Shane, of Hudson Falls, and Robert A. Cicero Jr. and his wife, Heather, of Fort Edward; his grandchildren: Timothy J. Randall Jr. and his wife, Crystle, of West Lafayette, Ind., Daniel Randall of Jermyn, Pa., Susan and Melissa Cowan of West Boylston, Mass., Nicholas and Cory Davis of Glens Falls, Casey and Laura Cicero of Fort Edward, and Audrey Lynn Davis of Hudson Falls; his great-granddaughter, Arianna Randall of West LaFayette, Ind.; his siblings: Mary Curtis of Fort Edward, Sebastian Cicero and his wife, Molly, of Queensbury, and Angela Cicero Viele and her husband, David, of Hudson Falls; his sisters-in-law, Theresa Cicero of Indiana and Shirley Caruso of Hudson Falls; his brothers-in-law, John Turco of Fairfield, Ohio, Jerry Caruso and his wife, Joan, of Hudson Falls, Charles Caruso of Fort Edward and Robert Caruso and his wife, Linda, of Gansevoort; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. For online condolences and to view the book of memories, please visit at www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at St. Joseph Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch, pastor, officiating.

The Rite of Committal with full military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fort Edward.

Donations may be made in Bobs memory to St. Joseph Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828, or to the Hudson Falls American Legion Post No. 574, 72 Pearl St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839 or to Washington County Hospice, 415 Lower Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

The family wished to extend a special and sincere thank you to Dr. Marc S. Ernstoff and his staff at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

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Did you know Dan Reardon AOAN USS Wasp CVA-18 1953

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with my father Daniel Reardon AOAN on the USS WASP CVA-18 around 1953. My dad passed away in 1995 and subsequently my wife and I had two boys who are now 7 and 3. I realized that I don't have a heck of a lot of info for them when it comes to Grampa's service. Anybody out there that could help I would greatly appreciate .Thanks for your time and especially for your service. Most Sincerely Mark Reardon

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O.I. Div., USS Wasp, 1954-1955

Comments: It would be good to hear from any shipmates from the Wasp.

Keywords: USS Wasp,CVA 18, O.I. Div.

Retired on Wasp 1975

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Where Are you

Comments: Trying to locate Patrick Martin Russell from Azuza Ca he also was in the 2nd Div

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USS WASP Association contact

Comments: I am trying to find a contact person with the USS Wasp Association. Could someone please forward me this information.

Thank You!

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searching

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Keywords: Looking for information William (BILL)Comer a friend who was on the U.S.S Wasp in the 50s,also looking for any information on my dad who was in the navy his name was GEORGE W.Pickard he was also a seabee.

Looking for an old shipmste.

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Keywords: My father served on the USS Wasp as a BoilermanII from 1955 to -1957. His name is Robert Irvin Smith. He is 75 now and widowed, and a little lonley. I thought maybe if he re-conected with some one from the Wasp it might fill a void for him. I also Have all his navypapers and 1 picture taken at the U.S. nav. Tra center in San Diego, California on January 9, 1953 with co.comd'r L.W.Woodall B T I and Petty officers. Would be interested in knowing some of the others names etc. They are holding a flag with the numbers 869.

USS WASP (CV-18) - Craig Rothhammer wrote:

Comments: Dear Craig:

You wrote:

"After transiting the Panama Canal and crossing the Pacific......"

When the WASP was converted in Brooklyn Navy Yard, new gun sponsons for her 5"-54 caliber guns were installed on both sides of its hull. The Panama Canal locks are only 110 feet wide, so the WASP could no longer go through the locks. The WASP transited the Suez Canal in order to reach Japan.

Sincerely,

BUBBLEHEAD BOB

Keywords: USS WASP collision with USS HOBSON

Edward B. Ballard

Comments: My grandfather, Radio Communicator, Ed Ballard, was on the WASP when it sank (not sure of exact details as he never really liked to talk about it) but I would love to hear from shipmates, family members of shipmates, or those who knew him and other stories. Thanks in advance, a loving granddaughter, Carla

Keywords: USS WASP (when it sank)

Looking for John (Jack) O'Brien

Comments: I am lookiing for former shipmate, John (Jack) O'Brien from Brooklyn N.Y. We were on the Wasp (V-2 Div) along with Sam Panciroli the night of the collison with the U.S.S. Hobson. The three of us went from Bainbridge to NATTC Jacksonville to NATTC Millington, TN for Aviation Machinist school and then aboard the Wasp... Jack was a very good basketball player and he played on the Wasp Basketball Team that had 45 wins and 2 losses.

Keywords: U.S.S. Wasp, U.S.S. Hobson, Sammy, Power Jeeps, V-2 Div. Hoops

lost patch

Comments: Looking for a copy of this patch i lost from a dear friend of mine Frank Cafferty Seattle WA.I would like to buy an original or photo copy for reference.Cost not important.I can't loose his best memories.Thank You

Keywords: uss wasp world cruise 1953 korea task force 77

USS WASP CVS-18 V-4 DIV 68-69

Comments: I was assigned aboard the USS Wasp CVS-18 during 68-69, in V-4 Division (Aviation Fuels). The V-4 Division Officer was Lt. M.R. McNee, and I am searching for any of my shipmates who were aboard the Wasp at that time. I have two cruisebooks, one of which is the 25th anniversary edition, for the ships company. Contact me via e-mail at: gekernaghan@yahoo.com . I'd especially like to hear from Hugo Herold, C.L. Ward, Frank Wardell, R.D. Jones, or the Van Dett brothers.

Keywords: V-4 Div / 68-69 / Cruisebook

Daughter of Patrick H deck

Comments: My Dad served on the Wasp during the Korean War. His name is Patrick H Deck, he was a gunners mate. If anyone knew him, and would like to share some stories with his daughter I would love to hear them. Thank you, Jenny Holford

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korea1952 wasp hobson collision apr.26

Comments: any hobson survivors recall darkend ship maneuvers & comments arguments on bridge ??? 170 men lost .memorial @ charleston..sc..

Keywords: j.smartz.southerland. sanger. ramey capt. melin farquar.kelly.poulnot..

Searching for old (CV 18) USS Wasp.

Comments: My Daddy served with the US Marine detachment on the USS Wasp from 1952 to late 1953.I am trying to find a model of the old CV-18.Can someone please give me some information concerning this matter. I am also looking to find a model (1/48 scale) of the old Royal Navy Blackburn Buccaneer. This aircraft flew with the fleet airarm of the Royal Navy from 1958 to 1978.I would surely appreciate some assistance. And last but not least I am also trying to find a model of the old HMS Ark Royal (the slant deck carrier) and a model of the USS John F. Kennedy. If anyone has any information please let me know.Thank you very much.

Keywords: USS Saratoga , HMS Ark Royal(old slant deck carrier) F-4 Phantoms , A-4 Skyhawk , F-8 Crusader , F4U Corsair , AD Skyraider , S-2 Buccaneer , (Royl Navy).And USS John F. Kennedy and old CV-18 USS Wasp.Also I was in the TET offensive of early 1968. My unit was Co.I 3/9 3Rd. Marine Division , Okinawa.

LOOKING FOR ( SAM ) Q.J. CARRIGY., SN

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Keywords: SAM CARRIGY FROM NEW YOUR, WE WHERE ON THE SAME SHIP BACK IN 1970. LOOK ME UP AGAIN FROM PAUL PULLEY

research for my dad and me

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Keywords: my granpa was on the u.s.s warp (cv18) in the 50's he die in 02 of old age . So now i am trying to learn more about the ship he was on . my dad and i know only little about the ship of what he told us, any help will be nice.

CVA-18-- after Suez until July 1955

Comments: Got off ship in Frisco July, 1955, maybe someone would remember me and send me an e-mail.

Thanks,

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USS WASP (CV-18) - POST TRUCE

Comments: The HOBSON was classified and named DMS-26 )Destroyer Minesweeper prior to the collison with the WASP near the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean on 4/26/52. She was no longer (DD-464). Check it out!

Also, the USS WASP left Norfolk, VA on 9/16/53 crossing the Atlantic Ocean and transiting the Suez Canal on her way to Japan. The WASP could not transit the Panama Canal, due to the recent addition of new gun sponsons for her 5"-54 cal guns mounted on port and starboard sides of the vessel. The Panama Canal locks are only 110 feet wide and WASP would never pass through the locks. Check it out!

I rode WASP during that period and have a cruise book showing WASP transiting the Suez Canal.

Respectfully,

Robert F. Marble TMCS(SS) USN (Ret)

Keywords: Collision between USS WASP (CV-18) and USS HOBSON (DMS-26)on 4/26/52.

Lookin for USS Wasp Cruise Book 1951- 1952

Comments: I am looking to replace a cruise book from the USS Wasp 1951 - 1952. My father was a Corpsman on board during those dates. Would like to obtain a copy of the book in his memory. Also if any served with hom would like to talk to.

Thanks CWO Tim Huffman USMC Ret.

Keywords: Wasp, 1951, 1952