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Amphibious Forces of WWII/USNTS Sampson
AMPHIBIOUS FORCES OF WWII/USNTS SAMPSON
Welcome to the Website Message Board. A number of people have made contacts with shipmates or their familes via this forum. Your messages, comments and suggestions are welcome. Thank you for visiting-Russ Padden-Webmaster
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Subject: Looking for Father photo's in WW 2


Author:
Philip Antone Scharosch
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Date Posted: 01:52:41 02/29/04 Sun
My father said he was blown off ship at Pearl Harbor.He said he was a signal man on ship.The ship he was on was USS Raleigh..Can anyone help me..?
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Subject: 358th Harbor Craft Co. WWII


Author:
Raymond Aguirre
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Date Posted: 19:43:07 04/10/05 Sun
I am searching for any info regarding the 358th Harbor Craft Company, U.S. Army that served in La Havre France for veteran Michael Arenas from Lincoln Nebraska. I would like to find a unit history or a veterans association. I can't seem to find any material on this unit that operated the tug boats that steered the large ships in and out of this harbor.
Subject: AKL 1-Camano , 2-Deal , 3- Elba, 4-Errol, 5-Estero , 6-Jekyl


Author:
Russ Padden
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Date Posted: 17:21:15 04/09/05 Sat
One of the men who has shared his images with the website has some information regarding these AKL's that he would like to share with anyone who served on these ships in the late 40's to early 50's.

Contact me and I will connect you if you are interested.

This man served on an AKA around the same time.

Russ Padden -webmaster
Subject: Question


Author:
JohDriscoll
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Date Posted: 09:49:59 03/17/05 Thu
Entered sampson july 1944 d unit asking for company number we had two Driscoll in the co. richard& myself sent to camp perry after boot then to west coast served on the apa 223 uss pitt
Subject: Anyone remembering my father


Author:
Al Zastrow
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Date Posted: 20:36:05 03/17/05 Thu
Hello, Everyone!! Thank you to ALL of you VETERANS!!! Also Thank you Russ for a great avenue of information. I am wondering if anyone remembers my father William (Bill) Zastrow. He served aboard the U.S.S. Neshoba. He passed away this last Tuesday and I really miss him. Would love to hear from anyone who had served with my father. Again, Thank you Veterans!!!!
Subject: Looking for Shipmates of LCI 774 - "Genata's Bastards"


Author:
Kevin Morrall
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Date Posted: 11:31:35 03/14/05 Mon
I believe I posted an inquiry on this site a couple of years ago, but I'm not sure.

I've been looking for anyone who remembers, or served on LCI 774. My father, Louis "Ray" Morrall served on her in the South Pacific in the latter part of the war.

Dad is now turning 79, and has Parkinson's Disease. This year I'm dedicating as much time as I can towards locating old shipmates, getting a reissuing of his medals (lost long ago), and helping him to remember, and talk about, the single most life-altering experience he ever encountered.

I know that it would mean the world to him if any of his old buddies would contact him, to talk about those days, catch up with him about life since then, and remember those that didn't make it back.

Please contact me at kmorrall@comcast.net, and I will forward information to my father, and send you his mailing address and phone number.

Best wishes to all, and thank you,
Kevin Morrall
Subject: LST 266


Author:
Shirley Isbill
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Date Posted: 13:51:19 11/29/04 Mon
I'm looking for a ship's log for LST 266 hoping to get a 175th Infantry soldier list.
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Subject: Death of Ray Rowling


Author:
Bob Friedhaber
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Date Posted: 09:33:32 03/04/05 Fri
Rowling, Raymond R.<#1> Sun., Feb. 27, 2005. Age 77. Loving husband, father and friend. Predeceased by his sister, Doris Lighthouse and brother, Jim Rowling. Survived by his bride of 57 years, Billie; 2 loving daughters, Robin (Tom)) Bell, Lynn (Kevin) Rowling; 2 grandsons, Jonathan Bell of Davis, CA andStephen Bell; loving brother, Bill (Betty) and sisters, Myra Allen and Gladys (Warren) Pearce; dear nephew, David Lighthouse and many nieces and nephews. Ray has been a life long resident of Gates, NY. He graduated from Edison H.S. and enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Dayton during WW II. Ray was sole proprietor of Rowling Heating and Air Cond. for 50 years. He was also a member of The USS Dayton Assoc., American Legion, VFW and Sampson WW II Veteran Assoc. He also enjoyed Travel, fishing, nature and spending time with his friends and family.Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 4th, 3 PM at the Hidden Valley Club (off Pixle y Rd.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society at Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, 14450. Arrangements by Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Subclassification: Death Notices in Monroe County 3/2/2005
Subject: Iwo Jima survivors


Author:
Courtney
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Date Posted: 19:55:12 10/20/04 Wed
I am trying to find survivors of the battle of Iwo Jima. I have questions about your experiences at the battle at Iwo Jima.
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Subject: Frank Rogus


Author:
David Rogus
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Date Posted: 15:09:17 05/30/04 Sun
Please write if you knew my dad, Frank Rogus, who went through basic training at Sampson and then went on to serve onboard USS Sampson LSV-6. As a boy in the fifties, he used to take me to Sampson from time to time from nearby Syracuse where we lived. Later, I served in Navy from 1964 to 1978, including some time in the amphibs.
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Subject: In search of some old buddies


Author:
Les Williamson
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Date Posted: 13:37:00 02/18/05 Fri
I'm trying to locate Leroy aka Bud Sherman, Carl Biller and Don Dorsey. Please contact me if you have any information on these people.
Subject: SAMPSON BOOTS


Author:
Bill Maslak
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Date Posted: 14:50:31 09/10/04 Fri

Was at Sampson 6-23-45 to 9-5-45. Can't remember the company number. I think the CO was a second class named Collins. I can remember only two boots, Barnhart and Dudek. Both were older (in their 30's)and discharged right from boot camp. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers these men and/or the company number. After gun school I served aboad the USS Maumee, AG-124 and USS McCaffery, DD-860. Would like to hear from anyone who served aboard these ships. We have a McCaffery Association and newsletter.
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Subject: USS Menifee


Author:
Amy Farrell
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Date Posted: 10:58:02 01/31/05 Mon
I am looking for crew members that may have served with my grandfather. His name was Clarence "Butch" Powell. He never really talked much about his service time, but I am very proud and would like to know more so that I can pass it on to his future great grandchildren.
Thank you.
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Subject: Seaman 2nd class, Steven Benjamin Coleman


Author:
Greg Lawson
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Date Posted: 18:09:32 01/30/05 Sun
Need any info on death of Seaman 2nd Class Steven Benjamin Colemen (Sr(?) who is reported to have died while on furlough from Sampson Naval Base. DOB cir 1926. DOD unknown. Son may be Steven Benjamin Coleman Jr. S2ndC Coleman reported to have been in training for sub duty on Nautilus. What govt agency might have records on his death. A niece is looking for Coleman's children for family reunion and wants to meet cousins she has never known. Greg in Michigan.
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Subject: REUNION


Author:
John Tonyes
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Date Posted: 02:07:40 10/27/04 Wed
Ahoy Shipmates:
The USS TELFAIR APA 210 WILL BE HAVING ITS REUNION IN "MILWAUKEE, WISCONIN" on September 8-11, 2004. Please plan to attend. For further information, contact: John Tonyes at flfox1@juno.com I am also looking for "MEM OVERBOARD" that is not on our Roster. Smooth Sailing
You have a really nice site
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Subject: Lookin for crew members of the USS Ulysses ARB 9


Author:
Cheryl mocek
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Date Posted: 17:47:55 01/18/05 Tue
My dad, William Merritt, served on the USS Ulysses ARB 9. He served in the Solomon Islands. He was discharged on January 22, 1946. He turns 80 in August 2005 and I am hoping to find some of th crew. Thanks for you for your help.
Subject: dupont


Author:
mark scherer
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Date Posted: 18:18:34 01/17/05 Mon
any memories of being in the outgoing unit at Sampson in feb 44 and being sent to work for Dupont who was building a plant at that time...
Subject: USS San Pablo AVP


Author:
Chris Feldt
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Date Posted: 11:48:37 12/31/04 Fri
My father, George Feldt, trained at Sampson in late Spring of 1945. He does not remember his company. He later served on the USS San Pablo AVP and was stationed in Caviti, Phillipines.

Does anyone remember him, or did you also serve aboard the San Pablo? I would love to hear from anyone who did.

Thanks for such a wonderful site!
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Subject: Anyone who serverd on the USS San Pablo


Author:
Jerry Giles GM 1944/1946
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Date Posted: 13:42:10 01/16/05 Sun
I am trying to locate anyone from the ship. We have a reunion coming up in May, 2005 in Norfolk VA. Please send me an email or phone me at 724-837-7866. Thanks
Subject: USS San Pablo


Author:
Jerry giles
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Date Posted: 07:02:46 01/13/05 Thu
I would like to hear from anyone who served on the Uss San Pablo. Iwas on the ship from Dec 1944 to May 1946. One of my good friend was a guy named Dale Hanson from Sweetwater SD. The ship is having reunion in Norfolk VA
this May 2005. If anyone is interested call me 724-837-7866
Subject: USS San Saba, APA-232


Author:
Tim De Groot
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Date Posted: 13:31:18 11/20/04 Sat
My father, Florian "Chub" De Groot, served on the "Ole Tub" as he called it, during WW II. He passed away in 1987 and I am putting together a display case,for our family,of his awards and citations. I have received replacement medals from the US Navy as we could not locate the originals. Those are the American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, WW II Victory, and Philippine Liberation. In my investigation, I have found that he may be entitled to two awards that he did not receive. They would be the China Service Medal and the WW II Navy Occupation Medal. To qualify for the first you had to be in China after September 1, 1945, for the second, you had to be in occupied territory for 30 days after hostilities have ended. If anyone that served with my father can shed some light as to the awards the ship received it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks - Tim
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Subject: Iwo Jima reunion in Fredericksburg, Texas


Author:
Ray Morris
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Date Posted: 07:21:46 12/24/04 Fri
http://www.nimitz-museum.org/iwojima2004.htm

Attached is a link to the upcoming reunion and commemoration to be held on the weekend of the 60th anniversary of the invasion. If you haven't visited the museum or this part of Texas, you'll enjoy the beauty of the Texas hill country and an outstanding collection of memorabilia from the Pacific War. The volunteers at the museum do a great job and I'm sure this will be a first class event and chance to honor and remember our brave fighting men and women.
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Subject: help me find info. on my dad Vernon A. Woebse Jr.


Author:
Laurie Sobieski
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Date Posted: 08:58:47 12/23/04 Thu
I am looking for any info. or pictures, at all about my dad who passed away on March 23, 2004, I miss him so.he was in the U.S. Naval Training Center in Sampson, N.Y.
around Sept. 24, 1945. please help me.
his name is Vernon A. Woebse Jr.
he went into the U.S. Navy also
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Subject: Does anyone remeber my dad, Joseph Stanton


Author:
Barbara Ross
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Date Posted: 14:45:06 12/25/04 Sat
I was wondering if anyone remebers my dad, Joseph Stanton, from Brooklyn, NY. He trained at Sampson Around 1943/44. Please email me if anyone remebers him. Thanks, Barbara Ross
Subject: 69th amphibian tractor battalion


Author:
roger myers
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Date Posted: 15:12:36 12/04/04 Sat
I am researching my father's(Sgt. William Myers) WWII military service history. He was discharged as Sgt., 69th Amphibious Tractor Bn. I belive this outfit was formed in Germany in July 1945. It is my assumption that it was preparing/training for an invastion in the Pacific when the war ended. I can not find any information about the 69th AmphTrctBn. Can anyone help, please? Thanks.
Subject: LST 808 and Okinawa


Author:
Tanney Edward Oberg
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Date Posted: 13:50:55 03/13/04 Sat
Seeking LST 808 vet's comments for my book on W.W.II at Okinawa;I was there..Have included two chapters on the history of the 808 and its action at Okie where it was essentially destroyed by the enemy.
Tanney Edward Oberg
8319 Overmont Rd.
Baltimore,MD 21234
Tel. (410) 661-9439
Email: tanbet@comcast.net
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Subject: Company 215 / April 12,1944


Author:
Bob Markiewicz
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Date Posted: 12:41:59 11/30/04 Tue
My father Vince Markiewicz was at Sampson for boot training. Is there anyone out there that would remember him or was in same company as him? Was also assigned to ship called USS San Saba. Home town was Buffalo,NY.

Thank You
Bob Markiewicz (His Son)
Subject: Information on grandparent - Floyd Pearson Farris


Author:
Jamie L Wall
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Date Posted: 12:18:14 11/27/04 Sat
I am researching my maternal grandfather native american serving with seabees in guam during wwII. His name is Floyd Pearson Farris, born in Tennessee. He was a seabee in world war II in guam or the pacific theatre area. He continued to reside in guam until his death in 1990. I would greatly appreciate any help anyone can give me. I am trying to locate heritage for medical reasons and both my mother and father have passed away along with all my direct grandparents, uncles and aunts on my maternal side.

Thank you
Subject: Jake


Author:
Jack Rilling
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Date Posted: 06:55:43 11/11/04 Thu
Hello and Thank-you. My name is Jacob Rilling (3rd), Jake's namesake son. The thank you I express to you is for the true friendship many of you offered my Dad. He was VERY proud to be one of you and equally as proud to "serve his 2nd hitch" with you SAMPSON SALTS. My wife and I were fortunate to meet several of you at several different reunions we attended with Jake and Claire and are still impressed with the caliber of people we met. He loved you all. Today is Jake's Birthday. November 11th, Veterans Day. I miss you, Dad, may the wind be at your back until we meet again.
Subject: Information on James L Potter USNTS Sampson NY


Author:
David Potter (Son)
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Date Posted: 10:46:03 11/08/04 Mon
Looking for information on my Father James L Potter who enlisted in the Navy in 1943. and served until 1945, He went to USNTS in Sampson NY. I'm looking for any photos or any information on any fellow sailors that my have served with my father. To the Gentlmen Bob or Robert taht emailed me once before! My Father was in Company # 3 Please email me
Subject: discharge on points ww11


Author:
joe devine
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Date Posted: 06:37:18 01/26/03 Sun
any one recall how the point system worked for discharge
from the navy after ww11 i got out on points but i cant
recall how the system worked.
thanks
joe devine
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Subject: edward ladowski


Author:
teri jaszcz
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Date Posted: 19:28:58 10/13/04 Wed
i'm looking for any pictures that might be found of my grandfater that was at sampson.
edward ladowski
05/31/45 - 08/10/45 unit D comp. 241.
if anyone has a picture that they could e-mail it would greatly be appreciated. last time i was at sampson i couldn't find one either.(2 yrs ago)
htjaszcz@aol.com
Subject: LSM 213


Author:
Bob Wilsea
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Date Posted: 08:40:02 10/07/04 Thu
Requesting to meet people who were shipmates with my Dad, John C. Wilsea in 1944-45 in the Pacific. My dad was in the decisive battles in the Pacific.
Subject: USS WAYNE APA-54


Author:
Claudine Sclafani
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Date Posted: 14:03:14 01/15/03 Wed
Hello there --I am searching ( I've already spoken with Grady :) for friends and shipmates that may have known my grandfather Peter Anthony Salzarulo aka "Sali" by his friends onboard. He served as a Gunners Mate 3rd Class From June of 1943 - November 1945 On the USS WAYNE. I was wondering if anyone remembered him and if so--could they share some memories? Thanks!! GREAT WEBSITE!!
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Subject: USS Wayne APA 54


Author:
Pat Stanley
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Date Posted: 17:42:42 05/31/04 Mon
Hello to all,
Looking to contact any crewmemember of the Wayne. My Dad, George P. Stanley, Sr., Chief Machinist's Mate served 1943? thru 1945. I saw his name on the website as the Royal Scribe in Neptunus Rex Crossing the Equator. (He had already crossed the equator in the 1930's aboard the USS Hull which made him a shellback(?) mossback(?)) My sister and I are putting together a history of our Dad and uncles: Bill Stanley, Chief Boatswain's Mate and Vince Stanley, Chief Boatswain's Mate.
Thanks to all veterans for your service!
God Bless America and our military serving worldwide!
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Subject: USS George Clymer APA - 27, 1942-1967


Author:
Fred D. Pellegrene
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Date Posted: 13:25:33 04/19/04 Mon
USS George Clymer APA - 27 Reunion, 1942-1967
ComPhibRon III
October 21 - 24, 2004 - Branson, MO

Contact: Fred D. Pellegrene
4863 Valley Road
Trenton, MI 48183-5704

E-mail: drvino@provide.net

Phone: 734-676-7671
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Subject: My Dad served at D-Day


Author:
Jan R. Johnson
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Date Posted: 15:30:58 09/11/04 Sat
Note from webmaster-this was copied from the alternate guestbook that I was testing. I have disabled the test guestbook.

My Dad served at D-Day, Omaha Beach, when he was 19 years old. He served on an LCM. We were honored to be able to take him and my Mom to the WONDERFUL WWII Memorial Dedication in May. He enjoyed himself so much and we were so proud to be there with him and all the other brave, humble VETS. We honor them all.

Sincerely,
Jan Rich Johnson, Shoreview, MN
My Dad - Jesse W. Rich from Columbia, TN
Subject: Looking For Info On Father Andrew J Besold(Buddy)


Author:
Linda Besold(daughter)
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Date Posted: 10:24:56 09/07/04 Tue
Looking for anyone who may have known my father Andrew J Besold Jr.I found a graduation picture from sampson naval station dated March 14 1944 Co 175.He went to pearl harbor as a signalmen.He survied the war and latter passed away in 1980.Would love to chat with anyone who may have known him.His knickname was Buddy.








buddy
Subject: Sampson Reunion 2004


Author:
Rick Miller
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Date Posted: 21:19:12 06/24/04 Thu
Is there a reunion planned for this year at Sampson? My dad, Robert B. Miller, did his naval training in 1944 at Sampson and finally stationed in Panama. He could not make it last year, but is interested in attending this year's reunion, if one is being planned. Can you give me the details.
Thank you.
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Subject: APA 174 USS JERAULD 1944 to 1946


Author:
Grant W.Nelson Sr.
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Date Posted: 12:17:01 08/10/04 Tue
Time is passing by,I was one of the young crew members on board the APA 174 USS Jerauld, From start to finish 1944 to 1946. Now Iam 78 years young,makeing the time 60 years ago.
And I have been looking for a crew member of the Jerauld,
that was in the 2nd division, or any one that was aboard that can remember me. My picture is in this web site for the APA 174 USS Jerauld. Please E-Mail me at

gnels1@hickorytech.net

Grant W.Nelson Sr
144 Coolidge St
Owatonna Mn. 55060
Subject: 133rd Seabees -Iwo-Jima - Petition


Author:
John Ratomski
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Date Posted: 12:38:53 08/09/04 Mon
I recently started an online Petition for the 133rd Seabees who are still trying to get the Presidential Unit Citation for Iwo-Jima. Please Sign the Petition and Pass it on to others! It would be Greatly appreciated. Go To www.Petitiononline.com and click on Petition search, look for 133rd Seabees. Thanks!

John Ratomski "Son of a WWII Seabee
Subject: Person Locate


Author:
Rebecca Pfeil Schweitzer
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Date Posted: 09:00:14 08/07/04 Sat
I am looking for a person by the name of Fred Hickman who was a chief electrician on the Uss Jerauld. He was a dear friend of my father, Maurice Pfeil, (Pronounced file) who also served aboard that ship. If anyone has information leading to the whereabouts of Fred Hickman please call me at (509) 656-2525. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Rebecca Schweitzer
Subject: SS Young America


Author:
Howard J. Landon
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Date Posted: 20:02:51 07/24/04 Sat
I was in boot camp at Sampson in December 1943 and January 1944, then went to RM School also at Sampson. Was assigned to an XAP Communications Team aboard the SS Young America, a Merchant Marine C-2 attack cargo ship. We landed army and marine troops at Leyte Gulf, Philippines in October, 1944. Looking for anyone who served on the Young America.
Subject: looking for old friends


Author:
joe devine
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Date Posted: 14:15:44 07/16/04 Fri
looking for any sailors who were in co. 417 from 4/1/43
to 6/1/43 would like to hear from you.
joe devine
Subject: great job


Author:
ray purcell
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Date Posted: 07:43:23 07/13/04 Tue
Thanks Russ,
You've done a great job, the site address should be very visabaly displayed in our newsletter. Many people are still just hooking up with their old "favorites" and may miss this one.
Ray Purcell
Subject: informative


Author:
stan svec
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Date Posted: 17:18:37 07/06/04 Tue
was out in Frisco last week and went aboard the jeremiah
obrien. Absolutly fantastic job of restoration. Brought back
a lot of memories. If anyone is interested try
http://www.geocities.com/jeremiahobrien/related.html,
http://www.boat-links.com/boatlink.html,
http://www.usmm.org
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS
STAN SVEC
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Subject: USS Neshoba APA-216


Author:
Laurie Kelly
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Date Posted: 11:34:09 07/06/04 Tue
My father, who is still living-88 years old, served on the Neshoba. His name is Guy Claycomb. He was a radarman. Another shipmate, last name Larson, lives in the same town as Dad.

Does anyone remember my dad?
Subject: Company 572


Author:
Deb Sherwood
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Date Posted: 12:50:45 07/03/04 Sat
I'm looking for anyone in Company 572 in December 1943, who might have trained and served with my Dad, Verne "Dib" A. Baldwin. We lost Dad on March 15th, 2004 and I'm trying to collect information, pictures, stories - anything, for a memory book for the family. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Subject: LCT in WW2


Author:
Jesica Conrad
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Date Posted: 19:05:55 06/17/04 Thu
I'm looking for information on Navy Landing Craft used to land the 41st div on Tawi Tawi, Jolo, Basilan and Mindanao islands during the months of March and April 1945: specifically, LCT 1119, group 95, FLotilla 32. Any information would be greatly apopreciated. Nothing is available from the Navy.
Subject: USS Barnett


Author:
Steve F. Hughes
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Date Posted: 14:18:45 06/05/04 Sat
My Dad served in the Navy from 1943-1946. He died in 1951 in a Mining accident. All I have about his time during the WW2 is a list he kept of dates and where he was or what ship he was on during that time. He list the USS Barnett in Feburary 1944 and on June 6 1944 he lists "LCM 57 France"
Later dates in that year lists USS Eleazer Wheel and LST 983 and LCI 305 His name was Joseph "Joe" W. Hughes if anyone served with him or know anything about these ships please email me. Thank You
Subject: USS Charles Carroll APA28 - new book


Author:
Ken Goldman
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Date Posted: 08:42:50 05/26/04 Wed
I have recently published a book that may be of interest. It covers the WWII history of USS Charles Carroll APA28, her crew and the troops she carried to the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, Salerno, Normandy, Southern France and Okinawa. The core research material comes from crew interviews and diaries and the wealth of original documents that my father saved from his time aboard, during which he rose from being an assault wave commander to being the ship's navigator. For further information go to the publisher's webpage at www.trafford.com/robots/03-2662.html
Subject: Crew Members of the USS Nashoba


Author:
Karen Kaczorek
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Date Posted: 09:30:05 05/20/04 Thu
Hi~

I'm looking to find anybody who knew my Dad. His name was Felix Kaczorek, but would've been called Ted, and lived in Brooklyn, NY. He worked in the engine room.

I would love to talk about what my dad was like than and his experiences. Also, to see any old photos. Dad never talked of the war. Now that he's passed away, I would like to know more about that part of his life.

Thank you~

Karen Kaczorek
Philadelphia, PA
Subject: Co. 344 June 9, 1944 Photo


Author:
Karen J. Pulver(Shultis)
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Date Posted: 20:48:11 05/19/04 Wed
Hi, I have a photo of Co. 344 dated June 9, 1944 from SAmpson, NY USN Training Center. My Dad. William F. Shultis was in this company. I an going to scan it into my computer and if you want i can send it to you by e-mail.

My husband was doing some research on the computer and found your site. He was in the Navy (during VietNam) and our youngest son is serving now.

Can I print out some of the postcards and photos on the site? I'd like to add them to my Dad scrapbook for my children. My Dad died in 1976 and until about three years ago I never knew he was in the Navy as well as the Army.

Thank you for this site. Karen J. Pulver Proud daughter
Subject: LCP information and Guadalcanal


Author:
Jarek
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Date Posted: 04:40:57 03/21/04 Sun
This message was sent to the Amphibs email, I'm posting it here with hopes that someone has this information for Jarek.
He's looking for information on LCP (L)'s and on Guadalcanal.
Russ Padden - the web guy from the Amphib site.
============
My name is Jarek and I'm from Poland. I work on book about the campaign on Guadalcanal so I'm interested in Americans small landing crafts. May you grant me some help in questions about LCP (L).
I will be most thankful for your help.
1) In what year LCP (L) entered military use? In 1940 or maybe 1941?
2) What was the complete production (in numbers) of that Higgins boat LCP(L)? During D-Day at Guadalcanal they ware present in number such as 303 or 308 multiple dates says other numbers.
3) Ware they mainly armed with twin MG Lewis Mk1? Maybe they ware armed with Browning Mk 1919 ? On few pictures (photos) they are presented only with Lewis Guns.
4) Was LCP (L) armored? No, as I think but I may be wrong.
Regards from Poland,
Jarek
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Subject: I was at Sampson in 2-44. Served aboard the USS Monrovia


Author:
Normand Holcomb
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Date Posted: 12:01:00 04/14/04 Wed
I arrived Jan 27 1944 from Providence RI to start boot camp.
I was in Dewey Unit Co 226. I am 78 years old, in good health and now living in Naples Maine

Norm Holcomb woon@pivot.net
Subject: SHIPMATES FROM IWO JIMA


Author:
ROBERT L. SINCLAIR, RM
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Date Posted: 23:14:51 03/25/04 Thu
HI
I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN STATIONED WITH A ROBERT L.SINCLAIR,RADIOMAN. HE WAS ON AN LCT AT
IOW JIMA. HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE MARINES AS A BEACH JUMPER AND WAS THERE THE NIGHT BEFORE. HE WAS WITH THE 4TH MARINE
DIV. HE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND CRUSHED BETWEEN TWO SHIPS AND WAS TAKEN TO AN APR?AND NOT A REGULAR HOSPITAL SHIP FOR MEDICAL HELP.A BABY DOCTOR SAVED HIS HAND BY WIRING IT. BOB'S MEDICAL RECORDS DO NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION. HE WAS GIVEN 30%DISABILTIY WHEN HE WAS DISCHARGED IN 1946 BUT GOT CALLED BACK IN 1950.
HIS HAND IS SO FINELY WIRED THE X RAYS DON'T SHOW IT.
THE VA DOESN'T SEEM TO BE MUCH HELP OR CARE.
IN HELPING US FIND OUT WHAT HAPPEND.
OUR PHONE IS 916-721-3922 IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION OR
E MAIL US.
THANKS
BOB SINCLAIR
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Subject: Uss-Jupiter


Author:
Bernard Speak
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Date Posted: 20:04:01 03/27/04 Sat
Hi,
If anyone knows about or was on the Jupiter in the end of World War II please let me know anything about it. My Father just recently passed away and I am our family Historian in the family, I tried to get all I could about his time on the ship and what he did but he would only cry at the end and I found out that he was in the amphibious forces and was a commander of the Higgins boat, I really do not know much about all of it. Please let me know about any thing on the war in the Phillipines Please.
Donna McCoy
Greenalba@prodigy.net
Subject: my Pop-pop


Author:
Kiley
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Date Posted: 16:17:06 03/22/04 Mon
My Grandmom and Pop-pop took my cousins and I to camp at Sampson when we were kids....prolly over 14 yrs ago. I didn't know then the history this place and my Pop-pop had. I had always seen this pictures my grandparents have of a unit in their den but i didnt really know about it. I asked about it and found out that my Pop-pop had trained at Sampson as a 19yr old kid...he doesnt talk about it much....but u can tell he has some memories. His name is Paul W. Appleton, Jr. Please let me know if u know him......
I just love this website and i plan on going to see the museum next time i am on my way by Seneca Lake going to see family.
Subject: Wanted photos stories ect


Author:
John Friedel
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Date Posted: 09:13:17 03/19/04 Fri
I am looking for any photos or stories from those who served with my grandfather who recently past away. His name was John (Jack) Friedel. He served from 43-46 and received his college education at sampson naval base. If you knew him or served with him and have any information please e-mail me. I am collecting it for my grandmother.
Subject: Sampson Naval Training Station


Author:
Harry Allston
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Date Posted: 19:02:01 03/05/02 Tue
Want to add that I took my 'boot' at Sampson from 12-8-1943 to 2-?-1944. Was transferred to a amphibious base ???. Sent by train, to Tonawanda, NY where we picked up LCT 1019 and sailed it down the Erie Canal to Camp Bradford, VA. What an experience. A great Amphib site and my sincere thanks to all who are responsible.

So much more I could tell but so little time. Again thanks.

Harry Allston, Reedley, CA
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Subject: Amphibian "Spotters"


Author:
Ed Finigan
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Date Posted: 12:38:21 03/08/04 Mon
When I graduated from Sampson USNTS Company 429 in Jan 1943, I headed for FireControl School in RI, but many of the Company members were assigned to Little Creek VA to serve as "Spotters". Is there any link that will allow me to find out the type of billets they filled.
Email me at USS_Whipple@comcast.net
Subject: Anyone know my father Wes Montgomery SR, enlisted 3/25/43


Author:
Cynthis Wilson
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Date Posted: 08:37:00 03/04/04 Thu
Looking for anyone that can help me find information, web sites, photos, and possible fellow sailors that knew my father. My father was Wesley R. Montgomery SR. Both of my parents have passed away and I want to piece together where my Dad was during his time in The Navy, The only information I do have is that he enlisted 3/35/43, at NTS SAmpson NY. His Service & Vessels ..USN AAB Plymouth, USN AAB Navy # 416, USS LST # 50 , USS LCI(L)188, USS Gladiator AM-319. He rec'd European Theatre Ribbon ( 2 stars), Pacific Theatre ribbon (1 star), American Theatre, Victory Medal.
I'm looking for any photos or any information on any fellow sailors that served with father. If anyone can help me find information about where exactly he was and when.
I'd appreciate any and all emails, coorespondence.
Thank You,
Cynthia Montgomery Wilson
30 Bradbury Rd
New Castle, DE 19720
302-328-7288
email: Wilsontctj@msn.com
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Subject: Company 412 April 1944 Unit F Barracks 6 Lower


Author:
Richard Cornish
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Date Posted: 17:27:58 02/23/04 Mon
Looking for Jim Conner, 'Itchy' Byrnes from Morristown, NJ, David Ladner, Castaldo(sp?), Milton Bobeck, Dale Byers, or anyone else from Company 412 Unit F during April, 1944 during the 4 week training, one week leave, then OGU.
It's only been 60 years, please anyone call if you have any info. Also, anyone from the train trip from Sampson to San Diego June 2, June 8, 1944.
Richard Cornish,
Allentown, PA
(610) 965-9087

BKR 2/c
Base Hospital 13,14
at New Guinea, Phillipine Isles.
LST 652,and LST 468
Quonset Point Naval Air Station, Providence RI.
Subject: Looking For Information on my Father


Author:
David Potter
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Date Posted: 15:50:20 02/20/04 Fri
Looking for information on my Father James L Potter who enlisted in the Navy in 1943. and served until 1945, He went to USNTS in Sampson NY. I'm looking for any photos or any information on any fellow sailors that my have served with my father.
Subject: My spouse played Sampson w/Mal Hallett's Big Band


Author:
Billie Jo Harder-Downs
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Date Posted: 14:39:39 01/30/04 Fri
Hello and God Bless those who serve, have served and will serve for our Nations Freedom! They wouldn't let my Ed in the service because he had a perforatted ear drum(he tried 3 times!)soooooo, since he was a trumpet player he began travelling with the big bands throughout the 40's (from 43 through 49) In 44 and 45 he played mostly with Mal Hallett and played Sampson. He says they were treated so well and had a ball (well actually he gets more graphic but your kids and grandchildren needn't hear the stories!!)Ed turns 80 this next May (2004) and he still plays professionally (2 and 3 X a week with a popular duo in Daytona known as Vested Interest and he leads a 4 pc dance band in Orlando etc known as Shades of Gray) Would anyone have any Mal Hallett pictures from the 44 and 45 shows at Sampson that I could purchase a copy of? I'm throwing Ed a surprise 80th Jazz Jam and presenting him w/a memory book and seek things to add to the book. I'd also like to obtain copies of some of the pix on this site and don't know who to contact to get those. Some of the pix don't come up at all on the entertainment page and there might be something there I can use. I'm not a techie but rebooting didn't help to bring up the pix on that page. Oh well, I was blonde maybe that's it. Anyway, I wish you the best and thank you for giving your best.
Respectfully,
Billie Jo
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Subject: Andrew O'Loughlin


Author:
Max Waltamath
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Date Posted: 16:29:56 01/27/04 Tue
My dad, Max Waltamath, is looking for Andrew O'Loughlin with whom he served at Sampson around 1945. Andrew was from Brooklyn, NY. Does anyone have any idea where he may be now?
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
Subject: Hand-To-Hand Combatives


Author:
Ronnie Gamble
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Date Posted: 17:55:29 01/26/04 Mon
Hello there all Readers,
My name is Ronnie Gamble. My web site and full profile is at
http://www.stormpages.com/handtohand22/
I am a British ex-service soldier and sailor with a passion for WWII Unarmed/Hand-To-Hand/Combatives. I would like to get in touch with anyone experienced in WWII Combatives to talk about their training and experiences.
If you know of anyone with this type of experience, tell them about me and my web site so we can communicate.
My snail mail address is Ronnie Gamble 25 Lambeth Way, Coleraine, Co.Londonderry, N. Ireland BT51 3 BY
Subject: APA-37 USS CAVALIER


Author:
RALPH N HALL
[Edit]
Date Posted: 12:27:35 01/22/04 Thu
USS CAVALIER APA-37 [NAVY]. YEAR 2004 REUNION: BRANSON, MISSOURI. DATES: SEPT. 17-22, 2004. HOTEL: LODGE OF THE OZARKS. INVITEES: NAVY [1946-68], USCG [1944-46], EMBARKED STAFFS; & INTERESTED GUESTS.
WEBPAGE: CAVALIERPA37 --SELECT REPLY #2 OR #3.
NAVY REUNION CONTACTS: 1. ROBERT HANSBERRY, AACRES@CHARTER.NET. PHONE: 435 673-8041. 2. ED KIMBLE, BARBED@TEKNETT.COM. PHONE: 775 751-0213. 3. RALPH HALL, HALL356@FSI.NET. PHONE: 630 879-5909

HAVE TRIED TO REACH "R PADDEN" - MESSAGES ARE NOT DELIVERED.
I CAN SUPPLY PICTURE OF CAVALIER UNLOADING TROOPS AT SAIPAN. WISH TO UPDATE THE CAVALIER REUNION DATES.

THERE ARE TWO CAVALIER REUNION GROUPS: USCG CONTACT: JOHN E GILES, JEGILES@OREGONCOAST.COM. PHONE: 503 965-6732
Subject: Looking for...


Author:
Amy Burns
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Date Posted: 19:20:14 10/25/02 Fri
I am trying to locate Gil Stancourt who, with my father (Arthur Ilardi), was at Sampson 1943-1944. My father was in F-band as was Mr. Stancourt. If anyone has this information, please reply.

Thank you.

Amy Ilardi-Burns
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Subject: REQUEST for Information


Author:
CHARLES G. VICK, D.D.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 22:38:20 01/15/04 Thu
USS PRESIDENT POLK in FEBRUARY 1944 WAS OBJECT of a sneak
SUBMARINE ATTACK by JAPANESE after crossing EQUATOR and
180 degreeMeridian on way to NOUMEA,NEW CALEDONIA with 46th
Replacement BN,1st MARINE AMPHIBIOUS CORPS troops, of which
I was a member. I spotted the periscope wake from the FANTAIL of the USS PRESIDENT POLK and called the SKIPPER,
who in turn communicated with a destroyer to finish off
the submarine after I had broken the periscope eye with a
shot from my M-1. OFFICIAL NAVAL VERIFICATION IS NEEDED!!!!
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Subject: LCT in WW2


Author:
Jesica Conrad
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Date Posted: 19:31:25 01/09/04 Fri
I'm looking for information on Navy Landing Craft used to land the 41st div on Tawi Tawi, Jolo, Basilan and Mindanao islands during the months of March and April 1945: specifically, LCT 1119, group 95, FLotilla 32. Any information would be greatly apopreciated. Nothing is available from the Navy.
Subject: Sampson Naval Training Center


Author:
Ben P. Fisher, Jr.
[Edit]
Date Posted: 14:55:11 01/08/04 Thu
Your site and pictures are terrific. Sure brought back a lot of memories. My uncle Hillard 'Hazy' Hasenkamp went through boot training at Sampson during the war. He was months from being to old to be drafted but they caught him. He died several years ago at age 93. Always said it was so hard keeping up with the kids he trained with. I went to Sampson for Air Force basic training during the Korean War.
I am a member of the Sampson AFB Vets Assn. I was last at Sampson in 1966 and took several slides which I have scanned of the base at that time. If interested I can E-mail them to you.
Subject: Looking for Vets from 133rd Battalion Serving 1943+


Author:
Martha Feldmann
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Date Posted: 10:50:24 12/29/03 Mon
Looking for Vets who will be attending the WWII Dedication in D.C. Memorial Day Weekend. We are sending my dad as a Christmas present and thought it'd be great to set up a reunion.

Martha
Subject: Joseph and Gustav Sendner - 1943


Author:
Kathy Mannino
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Date Posted: 17:34:03 12/26/03 Fri
Hello - I just found my dad's discharge papers that says he was at Sampson from 8/19/43-10/16/43 then he went to Boston. I don't know why. I can't read the rest of the papers. He was an AS?
Any info or leads will be great. I think...he can be in one of the swim team photos. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Subject: address change for David C. Walker Sampson Vet


Author:
David C. Walker
[Edit]
Date Posted: 17:22:46 12/26/03 Fri
My dad Dave Walker moved and lost all his Sampson Vets info. I am attmepting to help him out by sending this e-mail about his change of address
David C. Walker
3821 Sandstone Court
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
386-423-9456
They are interested in attneding a lucheon on January with the Sampson Vets.
If you have any questions e-mail me at tbodenstei@rocketmail.com
Subject: HAPPY HOLIDAYS


Author:
RALPH MILLIGAN
[Edit]
Date Posted: 07:34:06 12/20/03 Sat
RUSS,I WANT TO WISH YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS.ALSO ALL THE VETS
AND THE MEN & WOMEN SERVING NOW,AND THOSE WHO WORKED SO
HARD ON THE SAMPSON MUSIUM. YOU SURE HAVE A GREAT WEBSITE
Subject: Looking for someone who served with or knew Linn Williamson


Author:
JIm Hunt
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Date Posted: 15:59:52 04/09/03 Wed
Linn served on the USS Marathon I (APA-200) in 1945. I am looking for someone who remembers him. I am his Brother-In-Law, and would appreciate anyone who rememberes Linn to please contact me ASAP.
Thank You
Jim Hunt
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Subject: Sea Scout Pin


Author:
Harry F. Drabik
[Edit]
Date Posted: 15:49:47 12/07/03 Sun
Mr. Padden --- Greetings!!!
Fine with me if you use the pic of the pin. If you need a better one I can try once I receive it. I was interested in this one because of it's color, gold. The one I got some time ago is tarnished silver, and I'm curious what the color change represents, possibly a level of leadership. I was not a Sea Scout because we had not ship anywhere nearby, but I wanted to be one and settled for second best, dry land Scouting.
Best Wishes!!! H, Drabik
Subject: anyone remember Stanley & Ruberta Gorski?


Author:
Beth Ross
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Date Posted: 22:28:37 11/28/03 Fri
Just wondering if anyone out there might remember my Grandparents, Stanley & Ruberta Gorski. They lived at Sampson for awhile toward the end of the war when they 1st moved to the Ovid,Ny area. I think they moved out before the winter in '46.
Not sure where their housing is located, but Grandma has several pictures & many fond memories of her first home & the neighbors!
Beth
Subject: Submarines at Sampson?


Author:
Jaanet Scott
[Edit]
Date Posted: 06:31:23 04/18/03 Fri
Dear Mr.Padden,

Our family were 'cottagers' on Keuka Lake for probably 70 - 80 years, until my generation grew up, scattered far and wide, and the properties were sold.

As a child during the Second War, I often heard the grownups talking about Sampson, and about submarines in Seneca Lake.... and wondered quietly how they could possibly get there. No one could really confirm that there were actually submarines, nor explain much, because it was 'secret'. Now, sixty-odd years later, when the question somehow came up again last night from the depths of memory, that perhaps Google could provide the answer. My search turned up your website, but I found no mention of submarines.

Can you tell me now whether there were indeed subs in Seneca, or how such a rumour, if it was one, might have arisen? Perhaps you can satisfy, once and for all, this long, long childhood curiosity.

Many thanks,

Janet B. Scott
Hadley, MA
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Subject: Information on ship


Author:
USS LCI (L) 26
[Edit]
Date Posted: 15:04:39 11/20/03 Thu
mY dAD SERVED ON BOARD THIS SHIP IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR.lOOKING FOR PICTURE OF SHIP. oR ANY PICTURES OF MY DAD OR ANY GREAT STORIES, FROM ANY SHIP MATES THAT SERVED WITH HIM.. hE WAS IN THE eNGINE ROOM, AND EVERYONE CALLED HIM pop. aS HE WAS ONE OF THE OLDEST ON THE SHIP..wOULD SURE LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE....tHANKS mARILYN
Subject: MY HERO RUSS PADDEN


Author:
JEANNE L. WAUGAMAN
[Edit]
Date Posted: 09:33:43 11/16/03 Sun
PRIOR TO FINDING RUSS PADDEN'S SITE I HAD NO PICTRES OF MY HUSBANDS SHIP APA 159 AND KNEW NO WAY TO CONTACT ANYONE FOR INFO ON THE CREW OR THE SHIP. THANKS RUSS AND AS YOU KNOW THIS IS MY FAVORITE WEB SITE, AND I NOW HAVE MANY PICTURES OF SHIP AND CREW AND HAVE THE PLEASURE OF SENDING AND RECEIVING EMAIL FOR RUSS AND SOME OF HUSBANDS CREW MATES AND CREW MATES FAMILY'S WHAT A PLEASURE AND OH HOW MANY HOURS I CAN NOW FILL RECALLING MANY MEMORIES OF WW11, SUCH PRECIOUS THOUGHT COME TO ME VISITING THIS SITE.
THANKS RUSS AND THANK EACH OF YOU WHO PARTICIPATE.
WITH LOVE\
JEANNE WAUGAMAN
Subject: USS ARTHUR MIDDLETON/USS GEORGE CLYMER


Author:
DUNWOODY, CHARLES RAY
[Edit]
Date Posted: 10:41:00 11/04/03 Tue
Looking for any Navy shipmates onboard either vessel from 1944-46. Please respond to e-mail address. Thanks!
Subject: APA 38 CHILTON REUNION OCT 10-11 2003


Author:
Russ Padden
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:39:00 10/12/03 Sun
I had the honor of attending the Chilton's 2003 reunion in Albany NY this weekend.
They toured the Slater DE 766 and had the chance to swap stories from the past-some of them were even true...
It was a great time for all.
For those of you considering attending your next reunion, take a moment to think about it and then say "yes."
Thanks to Ed and the Chilton Association for inviting me and to Tim Rizzutto of the Slater for the incredible job they have done in turning a floating bucket of rust into a national treasure.

Russ Padden-webmaster
Subject: Photos at Sampson Naval Base


Author:
Gina Anderson-Wage
[Edit]
Date Posted: 10:47:59 02/02/03 Sun
My father was stationed at Sampson Naval Base from 6-43 to aprox.9-43 If any one has Photos they can email me duroing this time frame I would greatly appreciate them. My dad was in Co. 121 Barracks I think was 16 or 19. I hope this message gets thru ok this time..I previously made a mistake so be patient with me folks! thanks Gina Anderon
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Subject: CO.586 --- G UNIT --- APRIL 7, 1945 -- SAMPSON


Author:
Don Morrison
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Date Posted: 06:55:30 09/05/03 Fri
Looking for ***** BILL MATHEWS *****. We finished boot together on 4/7/45 and planned to meet up again when we returned to OGU. We never did get hooked up before I left for Corps School in Maryland. Bill came to Sampson from the Philadelphia area.Anyone out there know what happened to him? ( In the picture Bill is 2nd row from the bottom and 4th from the left. I'm 2nd row from the top and 2nd from the left.)
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Subject: APA202


Author:
Dale Rubenstein
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Date Posted: 19:53:08 09/11/03 Thu
Looking for anyone who might have known my great grandfather Clarence Recker. He was in N division on the USS Menifee. Also looking for the schematics or drawings for a the Menifee or a Victory class ship.
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Subject: 1945 Saipan Typhoon? 1946 Guam Tsumi?


Author:
Jim Dougherty
[Edit]
Date Posted: 17:54:34 09/09/03 Tue
Anyone remember above events? Compare notes?
Subject: CO.586 --- G UNIT --- APRIL 7, 1945 -- SAMPSON


Author:
Don Morrison
[Edit]
Date Posted: 06:47:07 09/05/03 Fri
Looking for ***** BILL MATHEWS *****. We finished boot together on 4/7/45 and planned to meet up again when we returned to OGU. We never did get hooked up before I left for Corps School in Maryland. Bill came to Sampson from the Philadelphia area.Anyone out there know what happened to him?
Subject: OCTOBER -1944-SAMPSON-G UNIT-BARRACKS 701- RADO SCHOOL


Author:
JOHN LAUDICINA
[Edit]
Date Posted: 22:30:36 08/29/03 Fri
LOOKING TO CONTACT ,,,,
WONDERING IF ANY OF YOU ARE STILL AROUND??????
THOSE SHIPMATES, WERE A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS!!!
I ALSO SERVED WITH LCI GROUP STAFF 46-- ABOARD LCI ( R )1068 LATER TRANSFERRED TO SHIPS COMPANY
Subject: Anthony Eoviero


Author:
Cathy Schenone
[Edit]
Date Posted: 08:19:33 08/27/03 Wed
Hi, My dad, Anthony Eoviero trained at Sampson 11-15-1944 for 10 weeks. I beleive he was in Co. 481 Farragat. If anyone has any information or pictures of this company/or my dad, please contact me. He passed away in 1995.
Subject: Lt Commander Lincoln Ramsey


Author:
Ken Johnson
[Edit]
Date Posted: 22:29:36 07/21/03 Mon
If anyone knows anything about Lt. CDR. Lincoln Ramsey, I would like to hear from you. He was with the dental core aboard the USS Sanborn. (I accidentally posted this as a reply to another message.)
Subject: APA 193


Author:
Ray Morris
[Edit]
Date Posted: 15:10:28 11/28/02 Thu
What an interesting and informative website. Thanks for the work you've done to put it together. My Dad, Lester Morris served aboard the USS Sanborn, APA 193 from the time of her commissioning until the end of WWII. He was part of the beach party on February 19 on Iwo Jima and would love to hear from others with similar experiences. We found your site this morning (Thanksgiving) because of an e-mail you sent to him regarding a Sanborn related item being auctioned. We enjoyed exploring your website before sitting down for our family meal. Thanks for contacting him, and once again for the very interesting website.

Ray Morris
Orange, Texas
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Subject: Looking for Robert Raaflaub


Author:
Mary Ellen Byrne
[Edit]
Date Posted: 11:32:54 07/01/03 Tue
I'd like to ask if anyone might know which ship Robert Raaflaub,EM3 was assigned to after his boot term at Sampson. He was my mom's next door neighbor and she tells me that his ship was the very first to suffer a kamikazi attack and no one onboard survived. She's been looking for this info for years and we found his name on the Sampson Museum website on the wall of remembrance but unfortunatly I don't find any other information on him at all. Would anyone know anything about Robert Rafflaub, EM3 and his assignment. It would be greatly appreciated. He and my mom are both from Syracuse, New York. Thanks!
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Subject: Collection


Author:
Pat Eierman
[Edit]
Date Posted: 10:41:47 06/20/03 Fri
My aunt worked at Sampson Base during the war. She had saved newspaper articles, copies of "Sampson News", and a picture of G Regimental Staff - 7 Sept 1945. I would like to send this collection to someone. Is there a meseum or historical society that would welcome this collection? It might be nice to have it to display at the reunion. Any help and guidence would be most appreciated.
Pat Eierman
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Subject: Company 405 Unit F-3 1944


Author:
Jim Garrity (Joe Garrity's son
[Edit]
Date Posted: 19:14:02 06/12/03 Thu
My dad (passed away in 1976) was at Sampson in 1944. Company 405 Unit F-3. Can anyone tell me where Company 405 was deployed after Sampson? I don't know what ship my dad was on, but I know he wrote home from Ilithi and Mog-Mog in the Pacific.
Did anyone know Joe Garrity while at Sampson in 1944?

This is a great site. I will scan the Company 405 photo and e-mail it if you want it.
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Subject: Seeking Shipmates


Author:
Ted Kaszuba
[Edit]
Date Posted: 17:42:07 06/04/03 Wed
Still looking for any shipmates who were in Company 551 in fall of 1943. We were the choir company for "G" unit while we were there. We were a great company and I sure would like to contact some of the guys. I am sure that some of you are still walking and breathing.

Ted Kaszuba
Subject: Grandson interested in Sampson


Author:
Donna Graham
[Edit]
Date Posted: 11:22:50 05/26/03 Mon
Mr. Padden: What a great website. My grandson and his family camp @ Sampson State Park. When I was a very young girl, (born in 1942) I lived directly across from Sampson. As I grew and my memory grew also, what a sight to see (by this time Sampson had become the Air Force base)those flying boxcars fly directly over our home. I and my brother would race outside just to get a glimpse of them. I was afraid they would crash into our home because they were flying so low. As I became a teenager I babysat for a couple of which the man had trained at Sampson (Navy) His name is Clarence Raes. He is still alive and lives in Geneva,NY.
Back to my grandson, I was with him at Sampson yesterday, (May 25, 2003), he just turned 16 and wanted to show me the old cemetary near the south end of Sampson. We also went to a building across the gorge from the cemetary that looked like it was used as a power plant or an incinerator. At below ground level it had 2 ovens of some kind. Would you or do you know what this bldg. was used for? It has a large smokestack. My grandson would also like to know where he could look at pictures of the base when the buildings were still there. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much. Being there yesterday brought back fond memories of the "city" across the lake. Donna Graham
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Subject: Follow up to wondering if anyone remembers my dad?


Author:
Doug Harrison
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