Navy - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

LCI (G) 19 or LCI (L) Flotilla 37 in August 1945

Joann Osgerby Geybels — 10 Jan 2006 9:46:57 GMT

Does anyone have a picture of the LCI (G) 19 that left San Diego on August 20, 1945 and arrived in Pearl Harbor on August 29th? I believe this ship was originally named LCI (L), part of Flotilla 37 scheduled for the invasion of Japan. Clare S. Osgerby of Caro, Michigan, was a S 2C aboard this ship. Any information you can provide about the ship would be helpful.

Thank you in advance.

US Navy uniform - When was this picture taken?

herleywm — 18 Sep 2008 6:52:40 GMT

I am trying to determine the time period in which this photo was taken. Does anyone know how long this uniform was worn by US Sailors?

http://ofdwilson.com/grisham-painter-family.htm

Thanks!

George W. Andrews, 1944-1948?

CVT1222 — 13 Sep 2008 7:27:15 GMT

Any info on my uncle, George W. Andrews would be very appreciated. He served approx. 1944-1948.He was from Baltimore, MD. I would like to get his records but have no service #, ships, etc. info. Thank you.

Charles E Andrews 1936-1940?

CVT1222 — 13 Sep 2008 7:18:03 GMT

Please help me find any info on my uncle Charles E. Andrews from VA. In service approx. 1936-1940. Ships, etc. unknown to me. Any info appreciated. I would like to have his records but have nowhere to start. Thanks

Admiral Roscoe Goode

Cathy Korby — 19 Sep 2002 9:03:19 GMT

Admiral Goode's sister, Ruth, was married to my grandfather. The family lived in Fostoria, Ohio. I have been unable to locate any information in Ohio about my grandparents or their families. Perhaps I have an incorrect spelling. Any information would be appreciated.

A navy man with the first name Collins

DSchwab79 — 10 Sep 2008 11:14:53 GMT

I'm looking for a navy man with the first name Collins. He also worked for a Singer Sewing Machine Store in Washington DC in 1962.

Chaplains of the Navy 1776-1875.

dsegelquist — 8 Sep 2008 5:49:16 GMT

I have just posted two pages at my site one is called the Chaplains of the Army & Navy 1776-1875, an the other is More Chaplains of the Navy 1812-1836. If you are looking for a Chaplain this site may be what your looking for.
http://www.civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

Chaplain Thornton C Miller

SusieCooper13 — 1 Sep 2008 8:28:23 GMT

My grandfather was district chaplain in Hawaii when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Yet, I can find very little info on him. If you have any, please let me know.

BKR1, US NAVY

badenroots — 13 May 2008 3:36:22 GMT

Can anyone tell me what BKR1 means?

List of WWII Naval Personel

olebob186 — 24 Aug 2008 4:27:26 GMT

Does anyone know if any Navy Enlistment lists have been released for WWII? (Similar to the U. S. Army Enlistments)

I'm looking for names, date of enlistment and rank.

Thanks

How to find a record for a man in the USNRF

whomper2 — 23 Aug 2008 1:15:05 GMT

A gravestone shows he was a Fireman 3/Cl, USNRF, d. 1937.
How can I get info from his service record?

Thanks!

What does BOSN USNRF on gravestone mean?

njbquilt — 14 Jan 2008 6:49:32 GMT

I found a gravestone of a relative, that states:
Albert E. Closson
Maine
BOSN USNRF
World War I

I have no clue to what BOSN USNRF stands for. Can anyone let me know?
Thank you for your time,
Norma

USS St Louis KIA

swede51 — 19 Aug 2008 4:36:01 GMT

Looking for any info on CMM(AA) John Baynor, Pasadena, CA; MM3/c David Herron, Checotah, OK; MM3/c Donald Stehman, Noblesville, IN, all killed in service aboard Light Cruiser USS St Louis (CL-49) 2-14-1944. USS St Louis (CL-49) Association wants to include updated middle name and hometown information in our list of "Honored Dead" shipmates for upcoming September reunion in St Louis, MO.

AMM1/c John H. McNair

swede51 — 19 Aug 2008 2:21:41 GMT

Looking for any info on AMM1/c John H. McNair (wife-Marguerite) who may have been killed in service aboard Light Cruiser USS St Louis (CL-49) during WWII, possibly during the Aleutians Campaign. USS St Louis (CL-49) Association wants to include his information in our list of "Honored Dead" shipmates for upcoming September reunion in St Louis, MO.

Ensign Willard H. James

swede51 — 17 Aug 2008 4:56:24 GMT

Looking for middle name of Ensign Willard H. James of Blackshear, GA killed in crash of scout plane USS St Louis in October 1941. We want to give full name in Honored Dead list of shipmates.

Vernal Lloyd Grant WW2

sheetar — 3 Aug 2008 12:39:04 GMT

I cant seem to find any military records for my grandfather's brother but I know he was in the navy during WW2. His name was Vernal Lloyd Grant and he was born 1914 in New York.

I've searched enlistment records and a few other WW2 databases I could find, but no luck.

I think he was a member of Asbury Masonic Lodge #142 in Neptune, NJ and the Charles Buddy VFW post. He later became a police officer.

Looking for Colin (last name unknown) was in Navy around 1960

DSchwab79 — 20 Jul 2008 10:57:35 GMT

I am looking for a man named Colin (not sure of the spelling) who was in the Navy around 1960. He also worked for a Singer Sewing Machine store in Washington, DC in 1961. It's extremely important that I find him.

Norman Benson or Norman Benstock WW II Submarine

franruddick1 — 8 Jul 2008 6:05:35 GMT

Anyone have recommendations on how I can identify specifics of WW II submarine service of NORMAN BENSON or NORMAN BENSTOCK (I'm not sure when he changed his name.) All the sites I've found so far charge.

Names of Dartmoor

dsegelquist — 3 Jul 2008 3:32:10 GMT

I have just put up two pages at my web site, called ( Names Of Dartmoor ) there you will find over 400 names mostly semen with info about them and their prison record. There is also a death list that covers the years of 1813-1815. These two pages are not just a list of names, there will be some kind of info on most names. Come over and take a look.

Dennis Segelquist
Civilian & Military Surname Searcher
http://www.civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

List of men serving on the USS Constellation 1850-

romulus200a — 28 Jun 2008 7:39:29 GMT

I am currently researching about the African Squadron and meed info about the men who served on the USS Constellation.

Beacon Inn Christian Servicemen's Center Long Beach, CA Navy

LKLine0021 — 9 Jan 2005 10:19:09 GMT

If you ever attended the Beacon Inn Christian Servicemen's Center, we are looking for you!
do you remember Mom Tibbets?
the hostesses?
the bus, and being invited on a street corner to a Party?

Were you in the US Navy in Long Beach, CA between 1960 and 1983?
Remember Sissy?
How about Chuck Ferrell?

Reply to this message and we will get right back with you to invite you to reunite and chat with old friends.

Reunion planned for 2006 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

USS YP-238 and NPM Radio Sta.

Harrell Lynch — 6 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on any one who served with
me between 1943-1946, at either Texas A and M Radio
School, USS YP-238 stationed in Honolulu I think pier 6,
and at NPM Radio Station in Wahiawa, Oahu. I would
especially like to hear from Johnny Drye, who was from
Arkansas, Jess Pearce, Wyoming, Harry Glett Ensign
and Lt Owre 14th Naval District Telecommunications. Also
those of you who worked with me at Navy Dept during the
Korean war in the communications section.

Please help me find my father

j01wallin — 22 May 2008 5:19:45 GMT

Forgive me but i have no idea on how to start or where to start. I am 23 yrs old and have never met nor have even seen a picture of my father. i have for years tried to picture his face, tried to imagine his face , his smell. But most of all why hed leave a child not even born yet. I mean i try not to judge because i have no idea his side of the story all i have is my mothers side. So i am sorry let me give you some details. My mother stems from anancortes, Wa there is a navy base located near there. My mother (Sharon Wallin) hung out there and met a man named John Campbell(not sure of the spelling) well according to her she met him they dated were engaged to be married had premarital sex. She got pregnant told him at wich point he practically disowned me left her and had a transfer to another base. Now beings that millitary records are sealed i have no idea where to start my search. my grandmother god rest her soul searched for years to find him. When we went back to washington to make all the arrangements for her passing. I stumbled across a address and phone number listed as John campbell. so i proceeded to call it, I reached a woman who got very enraged when i called and told me that i was trying to destroy a veterans life, I have no intention of ruining his life i want nothing more than to know why and medical history from his side so that my kids may have the info they may very well need. I mean ther is no worse feeling knowing your whole life you are a bastard and unloved by the father that made you. But worse than that is my 3 yr old son asking why his daddy has no daddy i mean what do you tell a 3yr old. I wont lie to him. I thank you for your time and understanding, Also do appoligize for my lack of words and overall writting. Its just that i have tried for years to express it and can never come up with the words. If you can give any advice on how to reach him, how to find him, where to start. I would greatly appricate it. I am however very tight on money and cant afford to pay for a people search. So if at all possible to use free services it would help a great deal. you can reach me at my email address j01wallin@yahoo.com

Seeking information about; Warren R Samuel

lilbearhugz — 20 May 2008 6:09:21 GMT

His was in the Navy pre WWII. Stationed in Long Beach, CA during 1935-36. Wife's name was Helen, had a baby boy in June 1936. Ronald (Ronnie) Samuel. They lived on 11th Street and he had a buddy named Don Lusk. He may have been from Osawatomie, Kansas. Anything at all would be much appreciated. He was my grandfather and as you can see, I know very little. Thank you very much

Philip Mascio Jr

thunderbug548 — 27 Apr 2008 4:51:28 GMT

Born 1920. I found his Navy Recruit ID and Liberty ID cards in our attic. Also found were letters from the Navy and other paperwork. Would love to get them to their correct home. It's a piece of history.

Bill Martin Sutherland

billsutherland171 — 13 Apr 2008 10:53:11 GMT

My name is bill george sutherland.Iam looking for any Information on my dad he was on a minesweeper uss osprey(AMS-28)in the 1950"s my e-mail is billsutherland17@yahoo.com

looking for anyone who may have known my dad in the navy wwll

mcarmichael06 — 28 Mar 2008 12:11:47 GMT

my fathers name was charlie p. slankerd he was in the navy during ww11 he died at the age of 37 due to radiation poisoning he received while in japan after the bomb. he was on a clean up crew. i was only 3 when he died, so if you know anything at all please let me know. thank you. mary carmichael

John C Carter Families

runelsc1 — 23 Mar 2008 1:30:00 GMT

On my bith certificate it has my father John C Carter
Age: 21 Born: Pennsylvania Usual Occupation: Yeoman 2/c
Kind of business or industry: U.S. Navy

If anyone could help me find my father, I would be so thankful. He should be around 71 now. I have no idea who his father nor mother was. I do not remember him. This is all the information I have of him.

Please could anyone help me?

How to read the Military file?

NancyLowinger — 12 Feb 2008 11:45:17 GMT

I am very fortunate to have been able to obtain my ggreat grandfathers Navel File from the NARA, but I am have a hard time finding out what so much of it means. Google is not being very helpful at this point since I really don't know what I am looking for.

I am wondering why there is Statement of Service records in his file long after I know of him to be in the Navy. He served from 1899-1903 and then joined again in 1917 while in Panama. He was soon released from service to be promoted to Ensign. But the service records are dated in 1936, 1939 and the last one in 1940. Why would they keep adding to his file? I wonder because I don’t know when he passed away and I’m trying to narrow it down. I wonder if these memos are caused by something he did?

He also has a Certificate of Military Service that says it was given in ST. Louis, Missouri on May 21, 1979. The man was born in 1876 and I don't think he lived to be 103 years old. How could he be presented with this?

If there are any suggestions as to where I can find the “code” on these military records that would be great! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

wwii navy uss semmes sylvester sasnett

nbsasnett — 3 Mar 2008 3:07:42 GMT

sylvester sasnett passed away dec. 9th 2007 age 84 anyone
served on same ship?

Donald Earl Fuller

Corbob — 9 Feb 2008 11:45:00 GMT

I am looking for records of my great Grandfather.
I know he was stationed in California, He was in the navy, Died in 1999 minnesota, Born Nov 11 1915.

Any help appreciated

Richard M. or Geraldine Fluss

rolltide35215 — 2 Feb 2008 9:07:11 GMT

Have information----please contact

How Can National Personnel Records Center Lose Someone?

cwitze — 20 Sep 2007 2:44:20 GMT

My wife's ancestor (John Francis Craig, Lt., USN) is buried at the Philadelphia National Military Cemetery. Cemetery records show his full name, retirement date, and death date. The NPRC in St Louis never heard of him. I am perplexed as to how this could be, and where else can I look for his military records...any thoughts?

Census of sailors

rosec0949 — 20 Jan 2008 10:56:46 GMT

Are there any census records for ships at sea?
I am searching for my husband's grandfather who was in the US Navy. His grandmother and father were living in San Diego in 1920 but the grandfather was not listed so I am assuming he was at sea.
Thanks for any help.
Rose

Richard J (Dick) Megyese from Wisconsin- US Navy-Holy Loch Scotland 1960's

JaniceClist15 — 20 Jan 2008 12:48:03 GMT

I am seeking the above R J Megyese, he was an ET2 in the weapons repair department on the USS Hunley Holy Loch Scotland UK around 1964 and January 1965.

Please contact me if you can help.

Sincerely
Janice
Wales
UK

R.M. Fluss

rolltide35215 — 19 Jan 2008 4:50:17 GMT

Looking for R.M. Fluss or a family member. This person was a Midshipman at Annapolis in May, 1948. Have something I am sure family would love to have!

Richard (Dick) Majewski from Wisconsin- US Navy-Holy Loch Scotland 1960's

JaniceClist15 — 19 Jan 2008 2:14:39 GMT

I am searching for Richard (Dick) Majewski from Wisconsin, he served in the US navy possibly from 1960.

He was based at Holy Loch Scotland, was told he served on USS Hunley not sure if tis is correct.

If you know of Dick please reply I would appreciate any information.

Janice
Wales
UK, he served in the US navy possibly from 1960.

He was based at Holy Loch Scotland, was told he served on USS Hunley not sure if tis is correct.

If you know of Dick please reply I would appreciate any information.

Janice
Wales
UK

USS Hunley 1963-1965

JaniceClist15 — 15 Jan 2008 3:48:02 GMT

Hello
I am searching for a crew member who was on USS Hunley early 1965, can anyone help me please?

Janice
Wales
UK

USS Hunley 1963-1965

JaniceClist15 — 15 Jan 2008 3:48:16 GMT

Hello
I am searching for a crew member who was on USS Hunley early 1965, can anyone help me please?

Janice
Wales
UK

USS Monterey

Lisamariescarborough — 23 Oct 2007 7:54:54 GMT

My grandfather served on the USS Monterey during WWII. If anyone has any pics, please share them.

Ernest J Pitts

padges7 — 7 Jan 2008 7:32:16 GMT

I am searching for any desendants of Ernest J Pitts. Mr. Pitts was a black male who was born in 1921 in Birmingham, AL. His father was Ernest, mother was Lizzie however she died when he was 6 months old. Mr. Pitts was then raised by his stepmother Pearl. He has a sister named Hattie and a brother named Lama (?) Frank Pitts. Mr. Pitts stated that he had been in the Navy however I cannot find a listing for him. He also went by John Pitts which I assume is what the middle initial was for. Any help would be appreciated.

James Cronin

sellcc1225 — 7 Jan 2008 4:39:29 GMT

I am looking for my birth father.. his names is James/Jim Cronin/Cronen... I am not real sure of the spelling of the last name BUT i do know it sounds the way those two are pronounced... I know he was stationed in Pensacola Fl and the naval base around 1986-1987. I was born May of 1987 in Pensacola Fl. My Mother is Cindy Sellers and i am named after his sister (sort of) My middle name is Michelle they are from the state of Alabama... I would love to hear from anyone who would have some information about him or his family!

GEORGE J. BROWN --US Navy/KittyHawk

lauramariesanchez — 30 Dec 2007 7:55:14 GMT

My uncle, George Joseph Brown, originally of Sterling, IL and Chicago, IL, died recently at his home in McMinnville, OR. Here is information:

Memorial services for George Joseph Brown of McMinnville will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at the McMinnville American Legion Hall. Arrangements are being handled by Macy & Son Funeral Directors.

http://www.newsregister.com/news/results.cfm?story_no=229478

Does anyone know if I can get photos that are marked Navy Exchange Treasure Island Photo Shop

GrammaWenni — 11 Nov 2007 3:32:47 GMT

I have a photo from the Vietnam Era that has this stamp on the back and I would like to get info on the photo or have the Navy send contact info for this person so he knows I have a couple of his photos. I have no idea who he is or I would query by name. I have went to the Navy Station photos of Treasure Island at lonesoldier.com and looked through them all and did not find a match. But some soldiers have updated their photos so it is a hard thing to compare.
I am in the process of looking through all the photos under the Great Lakes Station and so far am on page 26 of 76 with 100 per page... so if anyone could help me I would appreciate it. I email the Naval exchange and the library at the lonesoldier.com site but have got no response.
I don't want to bug this person, just share some memories possibly of my mother that has past away.

Looking for Navy Service Man stationed at Treasure Island 1965 - 1969 possibily.

GrammaWenni — 3 Nov 2007 6:37:58 GMT

After my mothers death (Tanette Elenore Lindquist) my younger sister and I were going through some photos and found this 2 photos of this person and the larger one has her photo exposed into it. We and the family are not sure who he is, but suspect he knew my mother and can maybe share some memories with my sister and I. I have attached a file with the photos and the numbers on the back of the photos, if anyone can help me please do so!

How can I identify someone from his Naval photo and reorder number on the back from approx 1966or 67?

GrammaWenni — 2 Nov 2007 8:17:09 GMT

I am searching for a possible connection to my birth mother,(Tanette Elenore Lindquist) the only photo she left me, (she is deceased) is a Naval photo with her graduation photo double exposed into the Naval photo. It does have a reorder number on the back of it but only has a purple stamp on the back that reads:
For Additional Copies write to :
NAVY EXCHANGE, PHOTO STUDIO, TREASURE ISLAND
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PHOTO NO. 7232
I have had no luck finding such a place. I would love help with this!

GEORGE ANDERSON OF FLORIDA

janrick139 — 4 Oct 2007 4:47:30 GMT

Father; Fritz Bruno George Anderson
b. 7 Oct 1878 Gotenburg, Sweden
d. 1945 Mass.
Mother; Beda Bengston
b. 23 Jan 1882 Malmo, Sweden
d. 22 Jan 1918 or 1919 Mass.
Married 26 Dec 1910
Brother; Fritz Ronald Anderson
b 28 Jan 1912
d. March 1984
GEORGE BRUNO(?)ANDERSON
b. 14 Oct 1913
d. Sept 1962
Married ???
Had two girls
Last known place of residence in Florida
Was in the Navy in early 40's

ancestry

brenda3465 — 23 Sep 2007 11:57:27 GMT

If anyone has Pavalok in their family trees

Philadelphia Naval Shipyard 1939

sissy132 — 16 Sep 2007 9:15:04 GMT

Can anyone tell me where to locate records of employees at the Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pa in 1939. My grandfather worked at the yard in the 1930's and died at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital in 1939.
I am thinking he must have been in the Navy in order to be a patient in the hosital. As far as I know he was not a dependent. I have written to the National Personnel Records Center for the Navy Records.

Russell William Allaman--Missing Sailor

allardma1 — 15 May 2006 6:27:51 GMT

Russell William Allaman joined the Navy a number of years before WWII. A photo taken of him in the late 1930s shows 12 years of service stripes on his sleeve and what appears to be the insignia of a senior petty officer. A letter from the FBI was sent to the family in late 1940 stating he is being declared a deserter because he has been absent from leave since September of that year. A second letter, from his sister to the sailor's wife infers the sailor lost his life on a ship. A family member stated he had some type life insurance policy, but they would not pay because there was no body. Supposedly Allaman was at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed but survived. The military claimed he was last seen at New York Harbor. The last the family heard from the sailor was in 1939, when he had been released from a Navy hospital in San Francisco.

If anyone has access to records that might indicate this man's fate or shed some light on his service up to that time, I would appreciate any information that can be provided. Again, his name was Russell William Allaman. He was born about 1899 and a resident of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, before enlisting. NOTE: There is a William Russell Allaman, born the same year and who also served in the military. He was from Illinois and is NOT the same man.

Burroughs, John R stationed Alameda NAS 1958

Judy Jordan — 4 Aug 2007 6:12:03 GMT

I am searching for a John R Burroughs, born in TN about 1932. He was stationed at the Alameda NAS in 1958 & fathered a child born there in 1958. I would like to hear from anyone who knew this person or knew about him. I am trying to help his daughter find her father.

Thanks,
Judy

Coast Guard Vessels

kzurface1 — 29 Jul 2007 4:19:52 GMT

I recently received information on my grandfather's coast guard records and it lists the service vessels and stations he served on; the problem is I can not locate with google search what they are or a picture of the vessels.

Wondering if anyone might know these; he was enlisted from 08/25/1942 to 12/10/1945:

CGRP N 920
USFS 316
CGRP N 3115
DCGO 11ND

Ships Rebecca, William, Galen-Galeon, Hero, Pilgrim, Reindeer, Ruby

dsegelquist — 23 Jul 2007 3:03:59 GMT

These were fishing Schooners from Maine if you would like info on them and some of the crew let me know.

1. Schooner Rebecca
2. Schooner William
3. Schooner Galen or Galeon?
4. Schooner Hero
5. Schooner Pilgrim
6. Schooner Reindeer
7. Schooner Ruby

Dennis Segelquist
Military & Civilian Surname Searcher
http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

Seamam taken prisoner.

dsegelquist — 22 Jul 2007 3:04:36 GMT

Here are three list that tell in what part of the world they were being held if you would like a look up let me know.

1. Impressed American seamen to be held in England prisons as prisoners of war, 1,420, names, 1812-1815, P. 57-86.

2. Impressed American seamen to be held in the West Indies or Nova Scotia prisons as prisoners of war, 1812, 158, names p. 87-90.

3. Impressed American seamen to be discharged in England because of the peace, 219 names p. 91-95, 1796-1812.

Dennis Segelquist
Military & Civilian Surname Searcher
http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

arthur knudsen

torolsta — 20 Jul 2007 10:05:58 GMT

somone nows what happend with arthur knudsen in world war 2.he was born aug.26.1918. he enlisted in the u.s. navy and was honorably discharged in 1944.he died in 2004 85 years old .thanks for help.tor

arthur knudsen

torolsta — 20 Jul 2007 10:03:40 GMT

somone nows what happend with arthur knudsen in world war 2.he was born aug.26.1918. he enlisted in the u.s. navy and was honorably discharged in 1944.he died in 2004 85 years old

220 Americans Seaman impressed by the British 1812.

dsegelquist — 13 Jul 2007 9:46:36 GMT

This information comes from the Library of Congress, under the Reports of:
INDEX TO FOREIGN RELATIONS. VOLUME IV., 1815-1822
The title.
American seaman impressed by the British ships and transferred to and confined in English prisons as prisoners of war.

Note. This is a look up list so if you think or know a family member was a seaman and was taken as a prisoner I will be happy to take a look. The following is the information you will get.

1. Name
2. By what British man-of-war, or under what circumstances impressed and detained.
3. Where first confined
4. Date release
5. In what vessel returned to the United States.
6. Date arrived to the United States.
7. Some time place where born.

Dennis Segelquist
Military & Civilian Surname Searcher
http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

Americans taken as British Prisoners of War-1812

dsegelquist — 13 Jul 2007 5:05:48 GMT

These men were taken off American ships the Nautilus, Wasp and the privarte armed ship Sarah Ann, by the British in their belife that they were Britsh subjects. Many were born British but now live in american, some were taken back and forced back into the British service, others were tried for treason. Those who were born amercian were taken as prsioners of war.

Below you will see two examples of the information you may receive. If you see a name and would like their information just ask.

Note. There are six pagers of reports that deals with these names if you would like the reports you just need to ask.

Note. This information come from: INDEX TO FOREIGN RELATIONS. VOL. III.,1807-1815,
Library of Congress.

Example 1.

John Bates, Seaman, about five feet nine inches high, dark hair and complexion, dark snapping eyes, has an impediment in his speech, and at times affects lunacy; has a wife and family in Boston Massachusetts.

Example 2.

John Gaul, Seaman, says he was born in Marblehead, state of Massachustts, where his parents, brothers, and sisters, now reside; is married in New York, and his wife ( Mary Gaul ) lives in Roosevelt street, No. 37; has a regular discharge from the navy of the United States, by Captain Hugh G. Campbell, dated at St. Mary's, Georgia, 14th. August1812; says he has served on board the United States Brig Vixen, and Gunboat No.10 and No. 158, from the last of which he was discharged. Gual is twenty-seven years of age, about five feet seven inches high, brown hair, light complexion; he entered on board the Sarah Ann in Baltimoore.

List of Names.

1. Jesse Bates
2. Samuel Lang
3. John Young
4. John Rose
5. John O'Neal
6. William Jones
7. John McCloud
8. John Stephens
9. George M. D. Read
10. William Mitchell
11. James Gothright
12. John Right
13. Thomas Phillips
14. Peter Barron
15. John Connor
16. George Brooks
17. Dennis Dougherty
18. John Wade
19. Thomas Hutchins
20. David Dick
21. John Gaul
22. Michael Pluck
23. Thomas Rogers
24. George Roberts
25. Sonty Taylor

Dennis Segelquist
Military & Civilian Surname Searcher
http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

charles hedge or charles nodine

e_nodine — 10 Jul 2007 5:41:52 GMT

i would like to hear from anyone who knew my uncle charles nodine who was in pearl harbor. edith nodine rhodes,elrhodes@frontiernet.net

charles hedge or charles nodine

e_nodine — 10 Jul 2007 5:40:43 GMT

i would like to hear from anyone who knew my uncle charles nodine who was in pearl harbor.

charles hedge or charles nodine

e_nodine — 10 Jul 2007 5:39:39 GMT

i would like to hear from anyone who knew my uncle charles nodine who was in pearl harbor.

renunited ship mates

dskeens1030 — 20 Jun 2007 6:28:30 GMT

I am looking for any one that was on the ship,USS-LSM-#59.
My dad was a machinist on the ship that was hit and sunk in war war II in the year 1945.His name is Eugene Jefferson Medley from Charleston,WV.He is still living and I would like to find some of his ship mates and try to renuite them for his birthday on August 14.He will be 82.
Please let me hear from anyone that was there at the same time he was.
Thank you,Doris Medley Skeens
dskeens1030@yahoo.com
2026 W. Ike Patton Drive
Ashland,Ky.
41102
606-928-7955
US

navy marriages

gthomas1113 — 16 Jun 2007 3:45:49 GMT

Hi All
I hoping some of you with knowledge of 1800"s navy protocol might be able to answer this.

Was it at all common for an officer to have his chaplain or superior perform his marriage while in home port in the 1890's? If so, would the record be registered within that state, or would it fall under navy jurisdiction?

Thanks
Jeanne

James H. Casserly

casserly1 — 11 Jun 2007 3:27:36 GMT

Hello. I'm doing a family history for my Husband's family. My husband's father enlisted in the US Navy in WWII in New York City and served from WWII thru Korea and Vietnam. We know he was stationed in a number of places, including Trinidad in the Carribbean after WWII (later 1940's), somewhere in North Carolina, Hawaii (during the early 1960's)where he and his wife adopted two sons, and Oakland Caliornia where James was retired medically because he had gotten cancer. (He eventually beat the cancer, surviving until 1993.) James was married to Irene, they were both from Brooklyn New York. James really wanted to be a Marine, but he was too short, and they wouldn't take him, so he had to enlist in the Navy instead. He became a Navy Corpman. He may have been called "Cass" by his friends.

Is there anyone out there who remembers James, and would share some memories of him, so that they can be shared with his children and grandkids?? One thing that seems to be true of old soldiers is that the more stuff they saw, the less they talk about it. James would hardly speak at all about his military service time, which lasted nearly 30 years.

I'd be thrilled to hear from anyone who knows about James.
THank you!
Lisa Casserly

Mahoney, Patrick Michael [1946-1947 Stationed in San Diego]

bomersheim — 5 Jun 2007 6:01:57 GMT

I am looking for a needle in a haystack. He might not be alive, I don't know. He holds the key to my family tree but I have so little information and the name is so common, that I present this information in hopes that someone will recognize it and be able to help me.

MAHONEY, Patrick Michael b c1925-28, Stationed at North Island Naval Base San Diego, CA 1946-47, light complection with blond-red hair. A b&w (1946) picture is attached for identification. Job position in 1947 was Yeoman.

In the picture, Patrick is the sailor on the left.

He was known to have a second ID in the name of Mason, George Van, III.

USS Dolphin

gthomas1113 — 27 May 2007 10:54:04 GMT

Does anyone have any info on the USS Dolpin, circa early 1890's. My great grandfather served on this ship when it was the Presidents's yacht. (Benjamin Harrison era, I believe.

Thanks
Jeanne

Looking for Wayne C. Lundberg RDSN

work4moms — 3 Jun 2007 11:47:27 GMT

He would have been based in Fla. in 1963. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

My Dad, Donald F. Lutz

DonitaLutz — 30 May 2007 2:41:09 GMT

Seeking information about my Dad who served in the navy sometime in the 1950's. I have very little information other than that I know that he was stationed in Greenland.

Povah/Dierksmeire/Lacy Familys Brookline Massachusetts

vaughandog — 1 Jun 2007 7:36:29 GMT

Hi my name is Joy i am trying to locate any of the family of the above.They are descendants of Robert SamuelPovah 1825
Chester England he married Ellen Sheehy in Boston MA
27 April year 1850

Patrick Michae Mahoney

bomersheim — 16 May 2007 4:46:48 GMT

I am looking for my needle in a haystack. He might not be alive, I don't know. He holds the key to my family tree but I have so little information and the name is so common, that I present this information in hopes that someone will recognize it and be able to help me.

MAHONEY, Patrick Michael b c1925-28, Stationed at North Island Naval Base San Diego, CA 1946-47, light complection with blond-red hair. A b&w (1946) picture is available for final identification. Job position in 1947 was Yeoman.

In the picture, Patrick is the sailor on the left.

If you recognize him but under a different name OR if you recognize the other young Navy man with him, please let me know.

looking for navy records on my father james howard luckett.

twr32000 — 14 May 2007 9:22:12 GMT

my father is james howard luckett he was in the navy. he was born in texarana,texas and i believe he went in the navy out of texarana texas and i'm just want to know if anyone can help me get those records.

looking for navy records on my father james howard luckett.

twr32000 — 14 May 2007 9:36:06 GMT

i'm looking for navy records on my father james howard luckett he was born in 1936 in texarana,texas and when he went into the navy i believe he was stationed in texas.can anyone please help!!!!!!!!

27 ships & 360 Names From the 1700's With Certificates

dsegelquist — 8 May 2007 11:37:00 GMT

I just put up a page on my website called ( 27 Ships & 360 Names From The 1700’s With Certificates. ) The idea behind this page is to help those of you who are looking for family members that were on ships in the 1700’s but can’t find a roster of them. Although these are not rosters these men did service on these ship at one time.

The info comes from Library Of Congress from a report called: A statement of all the claims which have been adjusted and allowed at the Treasury Department, and for which certificates of registered debt issued, in virtue of a law entitled " An act providing for settlement of claims of persons under particular circumstances barred by limitations heretofore established." passed on March 27, 1792.

The information will be Ship, Date of certificate, Name, Rank, Year of commencing of certificate & Amount.

Note. The years covered are 1776-1795

To see this list come to my website at the following address:
Dennis Segelquist
Military & Civilian Surname Searcher
http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

LOOKING FOR MY DAUGHTER

dlrcpn1217 — 26 Feb 2007 5:50:03 GMT

MY DAUGHTER WOULD HAVE BEEN BORN IN RIDGECREST, CA. BETWEEN 1970-1973 TO DIANA HANSEN OR HANSON DIANA WAS A SCHOOL TEACHER AT ONE OF THE SCHOOLS IN RIDGECREST,CA. SHE TOOK MATERNITY LEAVE IN 1971 AND NEVER RETURNED TO TEACH, SHE VISITED MY OFFICE WITH MY DAUGHTER IN INYOKERN CA. WHEN MY DAUGHTER WAS JUST A VERY FEW WEEKS MONTHS OLD. THIS HAS BEEN SO MANY YEARS, ALL THE MEMORIES OF THOSE DAYS ARE VERY FADED. DIANA DROVE A FORD MUSTANG AT THAT TIME, I BELIEVE A GREEN MUSTANG, MAYBE A 1967-1968 MODEL.
ANYONE KNOW OF HER OR KNOW HER. I AM THE FATHER OF HER DAUGHTER, BORN IN RIDGECREST,CA MY NAME IS DAVID LEE REYNOLDS RETIRED NAVY CHIEF. david6342r@MSN.COM

JAPANESE A-B0MB EXPLOADED AUG. 12, 1945 OF KOREA

BillLayton500 — 20 Apr 2007 7:24:53 GMT

Hello: I'm new to the Navy Board. But I have a question: Do any one except me know about the Japanese exploding a small A-Bomb of Hunnan, Korea Aug 12, 1945? I came across the article in the American Heritage Mag on line dated Dec. 1970 that told the story of how the Jap's have been keeping the story out of their papers for years about exploding their first A-Bomb back in Aug. 1945. If any one would like more data or discuss the story please do respond. Thanks Bill Layton billlayton_50@yahoo.com

MORE ON JAP A-BOMB TEST OF KOREA AUG. 1945

BillLayton500 — 21 Apr 2007 5:28:21 GMT

Hello fellow NAVY Group: I would like to ask for comments on my Post yesterday about the JAP'S HAVING EXPLODED THEIR A-BOMB OF KOREA INM AUG. 1945. I'LL ADD MORE URSL'S FOR YOU TO READ ABOUT THE SUPPOSED JAP A-BOMB TEST IN 1945.THANKS BILL LAYTON

http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/abomb/race.htm NUCLER RACE OF WWII

http://fas.org/nuke/guide/japan/nuke/ JAPAN’S NUCLER PROJECT

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_secret_and_special_wea... JAP TOP SECRET WEAPONS WWII PROJECTS

http://sped2work.tripod.com/foo_fighters.html HISTORY OF THE FOO FIGHTERS

Davey on US Frigate Columbia

symesau — 15 Apr 2007 6:59:50 GMT

George Washington Davey was on the US Frigate Columbia before coming toAustralia he was born 1825 Washington can anyone tell me how I can go about finding more information Please

Regards Vicki Aust

AFDL-47 Reliance Unit Photo

trigin — 14 Mar 2007 7:02:08 GMT

I only know one person in this photo, Richard Stanton Pearson. I will try to track down a date for the photo tomorrow.

lost father

nikkiparrott79 — 5 Mar 2007 12:16:36 GMT

can anyone help me i am looking for my brother in laws father his name was john lawrence and was alledgedley stationed onboard the uss canopus in 1967-1974, in port of leith edinburgh scotland, he was a dental technician also.

Scouting Squadron Two (USS Lexington CV-2

Sam K Morgan — 27 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I left the Squadron September 1941. Would like to hear from
Squadron members who served 1938,1939,1940,1941. There are
stories to tell. Let's share.

US Navy Bombing Squadron VB-2 & VB-10

chaz8993 — 15 Feb 2007 3:55:51 GMT

Looking for information, stories, documents, or photos related to Charles Harold Owen (Major) Hamilton.

He was part of VB-2 (USS Lexington) during the battle of the Coarl Sea (May 1942) along with his pilot Eng F.R.McDonald. Both were picked up by the USS Morris during the battle.

Hamilton was transfered to VB-10 after the battle to the USS Enterprise and became the gunner of Lt. Ralph Goddard. They both parished on Jan 13, 1943 on the island of Esprito Santo in the Segond Channel.

Thanks,

Chaz

Patron-One

krodrz — 14 Feb 2007 12:53:28 GMT

I am looking for anyone that info one the Patron-One. My father is Norman Hodgson, do you know him?

What does S2 U.S. Navy stand for.?

KendraMcCormick57 — 24 Apr 2006 1:32:35 GMT

My grandfather, Charles G. Marsh was in the U.S. Navy in WWII. He served I think on a Pt Boat. I visited his grave site and it says S2 U.S. Navy. What does this mean.

Bad conduct discharge

Joann Rickenbach — 8 Nov 2006 9:02:21 GMT

My father was discharged from the Navy in April of 1957. It was due to bad conduct by reason of sentence of a special court martial.
I have been trying to find out what he was discharged for.
Place of discharge-U.S. Navel Station Newport RI
Authority for discharge-Bupers Man Art-C10314&Bupers inst 1910.5C&SPCM Order No.171-56 & JAG Decision NCM 56-03594 of 19 Dec. 1956. Last duty assignment U.S.S Norris DDE 859
Service-U.S.S. S.B. RobertsDD-823.

If anyone can help find out what that means I would appreciate it.

ISO: Thomas J. Williams, Jr.

KATEOCONNOR — 6 Feb 2007 2:59:13 GMT

I am trying to locate him. I know he was living in Riverdale, Maryland. In about 1964 he went to Fla. for a while. Not much else known at this time. If anyone knows of him please contact me.
lisanevius@yahoo.com

"Good" discharge question 1921 *

weehawkin — 16 Feb 2007 5:27:40 GMT

Hi all, perhaps greater minds than mine can assist with our mystery!

We rec'd a copy of our deceased grandfather's military personnel file from the Navy. He enlisted in March of 1920. The date of d/c is shown in December, 1921.
Well short of the time he signed up for!

There is a copy of a memo from grandfather, on the "U.S.S. Pruitt -- 347" to his C.O. it says, Subject: Discharge, request for.
Reference: (a) C in C despatch 0012 -1220.

"In accordance with reference (a) I respectfully request that I be discharged as soon as practicable."

Evidently this was granted. He was discharged at Charleston, South Carolina, on account of "Special Order of BUNAV." with "Good" for convenience of the Gov.
Recommended for re-enlistment? Yes
Recommended for good conduct medal? Yes

There is nothing stated, anywhere, what the reason for discharge was. Anyone have any thoughts?

(Nothing in the family history occurs in December of 1921 which would account for this.)

Nels Anderson - Navy Officer (Admiral?)

peoastbom1 — 14 Jan 2007 12:11:05 GMT

Searching for information about Nels Anderson born in Sweden in june 1882. The only facts that I have are two notices from Census in 1910 and 1920 there a Nels Anderson are officer - 1910 at USS Michigan as Boatswain Mate second class, 1920 at USS Leonidas as lieutenant. I don't know if it's the same man.
The local stories says that he should have advanced to admiral and was a senior officer in the planning and maintaining of the convoys to North Africa (Operation Torch) in Second World War.
Facts that I also know are that he had two sisters with families living in Seattle (King County) named Mary Nygard, died in LA 09-04-1974 and Thelma Overland, died in Seattle 11-22-1969.
Nels died presumably around 1960.
I will be very grateful for any information about him.

Best regards from PeO Åstbom, Arvika, Sweden

Lost??? 2 of my ship mates EUGENE FLOYD AND IVAN MORRIS

tn_nanny — 9 Jan 2007 11:03:02 GMT

EUGENE FLOYD OF DOUGLAS ARIZIONA
IVAN MORRIS ANADARKO OK CADDO COUNTY.
WE WERE IN THE US NAVY IN 1946-47 ON THE FY755 IN SHANGHIA,CHINA.
EMAIL ME DOYLE at tn_nanny@hotmail.com

keckler *

jezzeel — 9 Mar 2007 4:23:38 GMT

need your help in finding this person station at navy base newport, rhode island, thanks

NORMAN CHARLES HODGSON *

krodrz — 9 Mar 2007 4:22:23 GMT

I am looking for my Dad, Norman Hodgson, or any family members on his side. He was a Navy Chef in San Diego area.

USS Burns *

Randy_Hanna — 7 Mar 2007 4:37:14 GMT

I just got a package in the mail yesturday of all my dads (James Wayne Hanna)stuff in this box he had pictures of all his Navy buddies from USS Burns only the last name on the pictures the names are:

Stauley and my dad Hanna 1930
H. Brown USS Burns
P. Almos C.Q.M. USS Burns
Charlie Bill USS Burns
Theodux USS Burns
Smith from ARK USS Burns
P.R Drinkard from Calif USS Burns
this is on 1 picture all on the USS Burns
Judd
Pence or Penci
Wallenburg

If anybody whould like a copy of a picture please contact me and I'll send you a copy free of charge.

Thank you
Randy Hanna

USS Burns *

Randy_Hanna — 7 Mar 2007 4:32:47 GMT

Millington Naval Base *

mzzzmarple — 18 Feb 2007 5:12:31 GMT

Looking for anyone who may have served at Millington from 1943 to 1946 and may have known a machinest mate by the name of Bill DeBrube or DeBrule or may have some information as to how to retrieve records from that base. Will attach a sample of the name. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Naval Training 1959 Gr Lakes, Illinois

Stevens_Brandt — 14 Dec 2006 8:26:43 GMT

US Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois; Co 539 OC Dolan, BM1 Co-Cmdr 23 Jan 1959. Joseph Graham from Brooklyn, New York. Please email

Navy Book

ahankosk1427 — 15 Nov 2006 11:58:28 GMT

I have a 1946 book, "Battle Stations Your Navy in Action" You may contact me at ahankosk@swbell.net

113th Seabees

ahankosk1427 — 15 Nov 2006 11:56:33 GMT

I have a book about the 113th Seabees from Aug. 1943 - Sept. 1945. You may contact me at ahankosk@swbell.net

Index's to reports to the Secretary of the Navy 1862 Ship battles and More

dsegelquist — 9 Nov 2006 8:19:50 GMT

List of 31 Confederate Navy Men Captured at Elizabeth City 1862.

dsegelquist — 13 Nov 2006 12:11:42 GMT

These Men were of the Confederate navy they were captured off Elizabeth City, North Carolina between Feb. 1-8, 1862, after taking the oath of allegiance. Were paroled at Roanoke Island on Feb. 12, 1862.

Note: There is no other information on these names. This list is to help family’s find other family members.

1. J. W. B. Greenhow, Became Assistant Surgeon, on April 24, 1847, for the United States navy then on August 14, 1861 became Surgeon in Confederate States.

2. Patrick McCarrick, Master commanding.
3. Jerry Bowden, Colored boy.
4. Stephen Beasley, Seaman.
4. Thomas T. Baum, Ordinary seaman.
5. Eames Williams, Landsman.
6. John Thornton, Ordinary, Seaman.
7. James Barnett, Seaman.
8. Iowa Gregory, Ordinary seaman.
9. Elias Williams, Seaman.
10. James P. Peters, Midshipman.
11. J. P. Wohmsley, Third assistant engineer.
12. George Livingston, Captain’s clerk.
13. Jas. McCarrick, Master mate.
14. John W. Young, Seaman.
15. J. W. Balance, Landsman.
16. John W. Phillips, Quartermaster.
17. Thomas Johnston, Gunner’s mate
18. John a Wilson, Seaman.
19. William Mars, Second class fireman.
20. James T. Sullivan, Ordinary seaman.
21. J. J. Henderson, Third assistant engineer
22. Joseph F. Weaver, Carpenter.
23. Junius Hanks, Third assistant engineer
24. Alfred Reid, Officer’s cook.
25. Josiah W. Butt, Quartermaster.
26. Edwin T. R. Jones, Carpenter’s mate.
27. John W. Horton, Ships cook.
28. George W. Dowdy, Seaman.
29. Jas. L. Day, Seaman.
30. E. Holt Jones, Assistant surgeon.
31. William R. Scruggs, Second Lieutenant, Company D. Virginia artillery corp. Wise Legion.

FRANK CRANSTON ADAMS

Jan — 31 Oct 2006 5:38:39 GMT

looking for Frank Cranston Adams,
born 1907 in Waterloo, Ia. Was in the Navy and stationed in Va. in 1935.

Thanks
Jan

FRANK CRANSTON ADAMS

Jan — 6 Nov 2006 12:55:43 GMT

Hi, looking for information on Frank Cranston Adams, was born 1908 in Waterloo, Ia, was in the Navy in the 1920's, his mothers obit said he was in Va. in 1935. Thanks...Jan