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Amphibious Forces of WWII/USNTS Sampson
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES OF WWII/USNTS SAMPSON
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Subject: Sampson and LST-56


Author:
Nancy Folsom
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Date Posted: 16:11:44 08/01/11 Mon
My dad, Albert Henry Folsom, did his navy training at Sampson from 8/20/43 thru 10/16/43. He was initially sent to Sabine Pass on the Texas coast and assigned to a minesweeper. Then he went to Pittsburgh to be one of the handful of sailors tasked with sailing USS LST 56 down the Ohio and Mississippi to New Orleans for fitting out. LST-56 convoyed across the North Atlantic from Halifax to England (with a cargo of citrus fruit on board) and took part in D-Day at Omaha Beach. Dad subsequently contracted tuberculosis and ended up back at Sampson at the Naval Hospital there (from 4/02/46 to 10/27/46) until his discharge to a private sanatorium... where he met his future wife, my mom, who was also being treated. I'm posting in remembrance of my father, and to see if there are any connections out there! God Bless the Greatest Generation.

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Subject: company 571 graduation


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CHERYL GILLEY
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Date Posted: 08:59:52 09/02/15 Wed
My dad ROSCOE EASTER is trying to find any information concerning his Naval Training in Sampson New York. His graduation from their was October 7th, 1944. We have looked through your collection of company pictures, but his isn't listed. I have a picture I can send you, if you would like one. Thank you for your time CHERYL

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Subject: E Engeman


Author:
Brian Koppenhaver
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Date Posted: 02:27:32 09/01/15 Tue
Here at the processing plant in Charlotte NC, we have located several letters from P1/C E Engleman and on one letter (they have not been opened) I can read USNTS Sampson from 1944. If anyone has information on how I can get these letters "Home" please call 678 520-4518 or email. I am a Manager with the United States Postal Service in Charlotte NC.

Thanks
09/01/2015

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Subject: photo of company 327 Dec 10 1943


Author:
John R Sprague
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Date Posted: 13:21:11 11/18/12 Sun
Having recently discovered the museum at Sampson, I recalled my grandfather (Harold F Sprague) went there for bootcamp, and thought I had seen some of his military items in some old boxes i had looked through when he passed on.
So far I have come across his bootcamp photo of Company 327, taken on Dec 10 1943.
This Photo is still in the original envelope he used to mail the photo home to his wife (my grandmother), and is still in very good shape.
I was wondering if it would be possible to donate the photo (and possibly any other related items i can find) to the museum for display.
I would appreciate any information on how I would be able to go about doing this.

Thank you,
John R Sprague
Bath N.Y.

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Subject: Looking for Lou Iacona


Author:
Sue McLeish
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Date Posted: 19:27:32 12/07/12 Fri
I am trying to get in touch with Lou from LST 597. My grangfather served with him and was in contact for a bit but lost email. I hope there is a way to still reach him. any info would be grand!

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Subject: June 6, 1944 Co. 109


Author:
Larry Klingelsmith
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Date Posted: 17:40:36 08/24/15 Mon
I have a picture of the class of June 6, 1944 Co. 109, U.S. Naval T.C., Sampson, N. Y.. My father, Glendon H. Klingelsmith is supposed to be in this picture but family members can not identify him. I have searched online with no avail. Does anyone have a list of names for those in the picture? Thank you. Larry Klingelsmith

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Subject: USS Menifee


Author:
Steve
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Date Posted: 15:20:13 11/30/06 Thu
My father served aboard the USS Menifee 1944 -1945. I am trying to find more information about the ship, individuals who served at that time, and if there was a ship patch and if there is photograph or replica available. My father was Wesley D Jones (deceased).

Also just a view general questions. I would a individual rate to wear amphibious shoulder insignia?

What is 1-A Stations?

Would an individual have more that one duty aboard ship? My father was in laundry but he also talked of landing craft.

IS there a USS Menifee web site anymore and are there still reunions?

Thanks any info will be greatly appreciated.

Any information would be helpf

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Subject: My Dad was on the SS Howell Lykes in 1944


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Rich Gruber
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Date Posted: 18:46:45 07/25/11 Mon
My Dad sailed across the ocean on the SS Howell Lykes and crossed the In. Date Line on 10-04-1944.I have the original Royal order of the dragon paper he received .

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Subject: TRAINED AT SAMPSON JULY AUGEST AND SEPENDER 1944


Author:
ROSCOE L EASTER
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Date Posted: 10:07:49 08/03/15 Mon
I have photo of graduation co.571 sept.7 1944 I was in this co.

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Subject: looking for my dad


Author:
Lorraine
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Date Posted: 21:44:02 08/01/15 Sat
I am looking for a picture of my father as I have none, he was in the Navy Sampson N.Y. between 12-13-1944- and 1-11-1947. His name was Roger K. Allard.

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Subject: USS Gage


Author:
Phil Dittbrenner
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Date Posted: 11:44:12 07/28/15 Tue
I am the County Veterans Service officer for Gage County Nebraska and I am looking for items from the USS Gage to put on display in our Courthouse as the ship was named after our county and very few people know the history.
If you or anyone else could help me out please let me know.
Thank you for your time.

Phil Dittbrenner

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Subject: what company number & unit


Author:
gene kalet
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Date Posted: 12:21:10 07/23/08 Wed
trying to find my company number & unit at Sampson from
june 1945 to August 1945
I enlisted when I lived in Queens,NY.
Anyone recall & has a company picture?

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Subject: Photo and Company #


Author:
Maureen Aspromonte Esposito
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Date Posted: 11:59:28 07/12/15 Sun
MY father is celebrating his 90th birthday in August. He graduated from high school on January 31, 1944. He said just three days after high school graduation he went off for a four week training at Sampson. My sister and I are trying to figure out the month he graduated from the camp, and the company he was in...neither does he. I browsed through the photos and I can't determine which is his class photo. Can you please help me? His name is Andrew Anthony Aspromonte
and he lived in NYC
Sincerely,
-Maureen Aspromonte Esposito

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Subject: Vadenais Family


Author:
Denise Vadenais Berwind
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Date Posted: 09:34:00 11/15/10 Mon
Russ,

I just came across your website while doing my own research of the Vadenais Family. My father, Marcel Vadenais, and his brother, Roger, were both born and raised in Woonsocket, RI, and both served in WWII. My father was in the Navy and my uncle was a flyer in the Army and served in China. I see such a striking resemblance of Oscar Vadenais to both my father and my brother, Roger, (named after my uncle)that I am wondering if they could have possibly been cousins. My father was born in 1926 and my uncle in 1918. They both attended Mt. St. Charles Academy and their parents were Felix and Aldea Vadenais. My father passed away in 2004, so I can no longer ask him. If you can provide me with any clarification, I would be appreciative.

Very truly yours,

Denise Vadenais Berwind

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Subject: Personnel Information


Author:
Linda Hall
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Date Posted: 19:51:22 06/01/15 Mon
I am looking for any service related information regarding my dad Joseph Raymond "Ray" Dufour. He was a member of the 7th Naval Battalion, attached to the 149th Engineer Combat Unit during the assault on Omaha Beach, on June 6, 1944. He was a 2nd Lieutenant, Radioman Second Class. He never spoke of his service, however, I was recently told he was one of only 2 men on his ship who survived the invasion. I have no further info. If you have any information or suggestions where I could look, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Subject: Dad's service info


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Dottie Claar
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Date Posted: 08:30:49 11/10/14 Mon
My Father, Leon G Freeman went to Bainbridge, MD Navel base in March 1944. He was a seabee in Okinawa early 1945. Looking for any information.

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Subject: Recruit Sirko at Sampson


Author:
Sam Sirko
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Date Posted: 19:39:51 05/25/15 Mon
I am planning to visit the Sampson Museum in the next month, both to see the exhibits and to try and locate a photo of my father's graduating class at NTC Sampson. Is there any way to determine my father's company and unit while at NTC Sampson? He was named Samuel Sirko, and he arrived at Sampson on 22 June 1945. He appears to have completed recruit training on 5 September 1945. Is there a chance that his information appears in the transcribed portions of the unindexed microfilmed Sampson files? He was inducted into Navy service at Naval Recruiting Station, Pittsburgh, PA on and 8 June 1945 and reported for active duty 21 June 1945. Any help or advice you can provide will be greatly appreciated! Great site by the way!

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Subject: USS Toland


Author:
John Manley
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Date Posted: 10:59:06 01/27/04 Tue
Looking for anyone that served on the USS Toland in 1944 & 1945 in the South Pacific. Please contact John Manley at 615-851-1576 or email me.

thanks

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Subject: USS MOUNTRAIL APA213


Author:
Stephen Simone
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Date Posted: 14:54:53 03/08/03 Sat
russ thank you for your time and patience on your site it showed me so much in detail what my grandfather told me when I was small.

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Subject: Great site.


Author:
BOB COLANTUONO
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Date Posted: 13:10:58 11/21/02 Thu
Hi Russ, An exeptional site. I entered Sampson on June 13, 1945, graduated at the end of Aug. Went by troop train to Camp Shoemacher in CA. Left San Francisco aboard the USS Admiral Benson on Sept. 29, 1945. We got to Okinawa just after typhoon Louise devastated the island and destroyed many ships. Went aboard the USS YMS 425, anchored in Hiro Wan, Japan, on Nov. 5. After sweeping operations, we left Japan in March, and ended up in Boston where the ship was decommissioned on July 19. I was discharged on July 21.
Looking for any one who was in Battalion G, Co. 573 during June to Aug. 1945. Also anyone who served on the 425.
Thanks for putting a link to my site on your site. There will be a link to your site on my site in a few days.
Keep up the good work.

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Subject: Boot Camp Co 565 1945 Sampson


Author:
Richard W. Price
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Date Posted: 11:26:19 12/25/11 Sun
I have fond memories of my days through Boots June through August, 1945. I have a Class picture of our CFO any.
Dick Price

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Subject: NTS Sampson


Author:
Steve Oliviwer
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Date Posted: 11:04:17 06/24/14 Tue
Where can I find what company my father was in at Sampson? His name is Lino Louis Olivier, from Brooklyn. He was active duty from April 13, 1944 until March 26, 1946. He served at ABCD Manus, Leyte, Mindanao etc. He was also on LST-744.

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Subject: Ship Mates and Radiomen aboard AKA 79 Trousdale


Author:
Victor Ruggiero RM3C
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Date Posted: 08:01:46 10/21/08 Tue
AKA 79 Trousdale commissioned Hoboken NJ Our song was " A beer onPari, a piss on Mog and then to okie and man made fog" Woul like to hear from formr shipmates or family members .Perhaps a reunion!

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Subject: July 4, 1945


Author:
Norman w. May
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Date Posted: 09:35:34 04/16/12 Mon
We were the late arrivals getting to lovely Sampson on
the 4th of July, 1945. I always tell everybody that when
the Japs heard we were coming, they surrended! Seriously
the 10 weeks we spent there were rememberable to say the
least but a good experience for cocky 18 year olds. My
18th and 19th birthdays were spent in the navy(July 19th)
I was discharged in August of 1946 when the navy had no
more need of us. Sad to say, the dropping of the atom
bombs probably saved us from taking part in the invasions
0f Japan scheduled for November of 1946.

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