Merchant Marines - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

USS Solomon Navy

Nadene — 27 Jan 2002 2:35:34 GMT

Looking for anyone that served on the USS Solomon durning WW11. I have a picture of my dad and all the seaman that were on that ship.

reader

carolrichards92 — 10 Aug 2008 6:47:25 GMT

looking for any info on Delbert Reader he was awarded the presidential citation and 4 combatstars

Death Certificates

lisaastle — 3 Aug 2006 7:36:56 GMT

My grandfather was in the Royal Naval Patrol service. He was killed in 1940 when the ship he was on was hit. He died whilst saving another man's life. My grandmother got the standard black edged telegram, but as far as we are aware never had a death certificate for him. Does anyone know if death certificates were issued for those who died at sea and if so who issued them? Any help would be great. Thanks

LT-221 (USAT) Harborcraft WWII

karenkathlyn — 6 Jul 2008 4:32:10 GMT

I am looking for information about the Harborcraft LT-221(USAT). It was blown up by a mine in the mediterranean off the coast of Sardina 10/15/1944.
My relative Jesse Jones was the Cook on that tug- he was a Merchant Marine working with the Army Transport Service.
I was hoping to find a picture of the boat or one like it.
Thank You-Karen

george william bell

cagza7 — 6 Mar 2008 2:29:27 GMT

hi
am trying to find information about my grandads brother, his name is george william bell, his brother, (my grandfather) was called richard henry goodchild, they were step brothers. he served in the merchant navy during the war and died. he came from yorkshire. the boat was the hms eskimo?
any info greatly appreciated
thanks

S.S. Illinois

ljcostello — 27 Jun 2008 2:23:20 GMT

Anyone have any information on the wreck of the tanker "Illinois" off the Alaskan coast... Morris Reef in Chatham Sound... in November of 1945?
It was carrying aviation gas from Shell Oil Co. with a crew of 38 men under the command of Capt. Ralph L. Kuhn, registered out of Wilmington, Delaware.

My grandfather, Frank Grim, was part of that crew and did survive but is no longer with us.
I'm curious if anyone else has an ancestor who survived and may have more information.

Thanks!

Merchant Marine - Liberty Ship Edgar Allan Poe

mcginnl — 28 May 2008 5:40:47 GMT

I am trying to find info about Jimmie McCarthy and/or the Edgar Allan Poe. He was one of two killed when the Liberty Ship Edgar Allan Poe was torpedoed off the coast of New Caledonia, New Zealand in November, 1943 or 1944.

Looking for merchant marine killed in boiler accident abt 1945

andreadurupt — 17 Jun 2008 9:43:50 GMT

Looking for a possible merchant marine by the name of Harris? Harrison? or Canadian Navy. Possibly killed off Estevan Point in boiler accident about 1945.

I have a picture but am unable to identity the uniform or the people.

SS John A Poor

sqrl911 — 22 Apr 2007 5:54:56 GMT

Looking for a picture of the Liberty Ship John A Poor that was torpedoed in the Indian Ocean in 1944. A relative's father was on that ship. Searching for any information to pass along to her. She was 2 when he died.

Empire Gilbert torpedoed Nov 1942 on route to Archangel

lpearce45 — 9 May 2008 5:50:05 GMT

My Uncle was lost on the Empire Gilbert when it was sunk off Iceland, below is what I have found.
I would be interested in any more information particularly whether the Empire Gilbert was part of a convey or on its own.

Alfred a merchant sailor on the ‘Empire Gilbert’ was lost when the ship was torpedoed by a U-Boat.
The Empire Gilbert had been on route from the Tyne via Loch Ewe on the North West of Scotland and Reykjavik to Archangel with War Materials for the Russians.
At 01.18 hours on 2 Nov, 1942 , the unescorted Empire Gilbert (Master William Williams) was torpedoed and sunk by U-586 north of Iceland, position 70.15N, 13.50W - Grid AA 9468
The master, 46 crew members, including Alfred Purdy, and 17 gunners were lost. One crew member and two gunners were taken prisoner by the U-boat and landed at Skjomenfjord, Norway on 5 November.
Alfred is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial in London.

The U-586 continued patrols until it was sunk at 1230hrs on 5 July, 1944 near Toulon, in position 43.07N, 05.55E, by the attack of USAF Sq 233 B-24 aircraft. In U-586’s patrols it sunk two ships, including the ‘Empire Gilbert’, and damaged another.

Les

HMCS Regina - crew member AL LEVERINGTON

gungiegl — 3 Apr 2008 4:10:56 GMT

I'm looking for any info. about my great uncle who was on the Regina the night it sunk Aug 8 1944.
He was one of the 67 survivors - with a hearing loss.

Albert Easton Leverington
Born March 27 1921 Manitoba
Died October 3, 2002. Ontario

Canadian Merchant Navy Records

SusanCampbell3478 — 25 Sep 2007 5:20:25 GMT

How would I go about finding Canadian Merchant Navy Records for a John Jule Brockerville who died in 1942 on the SS Miraflores

he is listed on the CWGC website

thank you .... Susan

SS Albert Gallatin?

MountainMills — 20 Jan 2008 2:12:50 GMT

The family story was that my uncle was a merchant marine in WWII. I have found his name (Sengebusch, so it's uncommon)associated with the Albert Gallatin. Was that a merchant marine ship? Also, he suffered what used to be called shell shock, but now is PTSS and spent time in a veteran's hospital . The Gallatin seems to have gone down in the Arabian Sea, but the story was "it was cold" in the water.
Am I un the wrong track?

Amos James William Parkin

jjenkins1838 — 6 Oct 2007 4:19:21 GMT

Desperately seeking any one who worked with or is related to Amos Parkin. Amos Worked for Blue Funnel Shipping before and during the war until he left the company in 1949.I went to the National Archive and found him onboard the following boats:
Rehsus, Eurybates, Samforth (I also found this boat docking into New York in 1945 with in on) Menetheus, Glenadd, Ascanius, Aeneas, Achises, Astyanax. I would love to hear from anyone who served along side him or any other living relatives that are looking for him as well.

SS Ethiopia sailing to Rangoon April 1946

wisswood — 17 Nov 2007 8:14:40 GMT

My late father, Philip Ruddy. sailed on the SS Ethiopia to Rangoon in 1946, I found this information on the back on some photographs of his. Has anyone any information about which regiment sailed and why they were there after the war had finished.

merchant marines ww2 ship SS Citizenship

jodinicholas — 15 May 2005 10:13:28 GMT

I am trying to gather information for my mother-in-law in relation to her father who served on a ship/submarine in WW2 named the SS Citizenship. It was torpedoed either 1941 0r 1942 off the coast of Iceland. His name was Philip John Strentz. Any information/links would be much appreciated.

trying to find John Ernest SMITH

PatriciaCSmith — 30 Apr 2007 8:17:25 GMT

I am trying to locate John Ernest SMITH born 1924 in Mile End London England. He was a merchant marine. His brother Albert lost contact with him in 1946.

Merchant Marine Retirement?

M_Godsell — 12 Jul 2002 4:30:42 GMT

Trying to find death place & date for my uncle, William (Bill) Charles SHUMAN (b. 2 Oct 1893). He was living Philadelphia PA in 1959, last I heard from him. He was planning to retire, possibly to New Jersey. In WWII he was a Commander in the Naval Reserve & a Chief Engineer in the Merchant Marines, (prompting us to call him our Commander & Chief),having had at least 3 ships torpedoed out from under him. Is there someplace I could write to see if he retired on a pension from the Merchant Marines? I do not find him on the Soc Sec Death Index. Any help appreciated. Mary (Bragg) Godsell.

SEARCHING FOR CAPTAIN N. L. THOMPSON OF SS CAPE VICTORY

BillLayton500 — 29 Mar 2007 3:35:43 GMT

Searching for Captain N. L. Thompson of the SS Cape Victory he was Master from Feb. 1944 until Feb. 1945. Thanks Bill Layton

T.B. Corley Jr.-Lt. J.G. U.S. Merchant Marine-WW II.

Bennettcorley — 30 Jan 2007 7:56:41 GMT

Does anyone know where you can find service records for memebers of the merchant marine during ww II?

Trying to find my brother Richard Paul Vose

Faith — 7 Jun 2006 12:44:35 GMT

Please help me find my brother. Last seen in 1964 while he was serving in the Navy. In 1983 was told he now belonged to the Merchant Marines and thought to be in LA.
He grew up in West Springfield Mass. I think of him always and just want to know he is alright.

Association of Veterans of the SS Gabriel Franchere

Raymond W. LeMay III — 12 Oct 2006 10:49:45 GMT

To the Relatives and Veterans of the SS Gabriel Franchere.
We are looking for you! We are the Association of the Veterans of the SS Gabriel Franchere under the SS Gabriel Franchere Project. Visit our website: http://ssgabrielfranchere.tripod.com
Or email/post in response; for more contact info visit website.

Donald N. Zimmer, USS Lexington 1946 then MM?

LogudaD — 22 Aug 2006 2:45:53 GMT

Have letter written to my wife's mother from Mr. Zimmer alluding to his joining the Merchant Marine after WWII and his naval enlistment is up. I will check the usmm.org site but thought I'd post just in case. Only Donald N. Zimmer I've found on Ancestry.com born 1928 & died in 2-24-1996 and his SS# was from Ohio.

sinking of the Triglav 1942

27 Jun 2006 6:57:05 GMT

I am looking for any information on the sinking of this Yugoslavian ship on july 9th 1942, by uboat u-66.
24 crew died but apparently 19 survived and were questioned then put ashore in gibralter.
anyone with any info at all would be most appreciated
thank you

MV Tassie VI

erin — 23 Jun 2006 12:51:38 GMT

Looking for information on mv tassie VI. my grandfather was the master of this ship in WWII but I dont know what service as I can find no information, thankyou.

Great source for Casualties of WW2

Mistic667Deuce0199 — 24 Feb 2006 4:52:54 GMT

http://www.usmm.org/casualty.html

Hope this helps someone. Be sure to explore the site completly. It was a great wealth of information to me.
Danielle

Indiana Merchant Marines - South Pacific World War II

zenas2 — 21 Feb 2006 3:29:38 GMT

Billy Howell

wghowell2243 — 22 Jan 2006 4:34:53 GMT

Looking for any shipmates of Billy Howell. Served in Merchant Marines during WWII, 1943-45.

Muldova

@@LiesjeGerm@hotmail.com — 23 Sep 2005 8:47:28 GMT

Wondering if anyone has any information on the Greek Merchant Ship "Muldova," especially around 1943. My grandfather was stranded in Trinidad for awhile after the sinking of the SS McDowell (US Navy) and hitched a ride as a cook to get back to the US. Any information would be great. Thanks.

Looking for Crew of SS Cape Victor

William A. Layton — 10 Dec 2005 4:22:23 GMT

I am looking for any of the crew that sailed on the SS Cape Victory during 1944 and 1945. My Father Walter Allen Layton sailed on the SS Cape Victory and ended up on Tinian, Island. Does any one know who the Captain of the SS Cape Victory was? Please let me know if you are out there and can contact me. Thanks Bill Layton billlayton_50@yahoo.com

SS Heworth/ Captain James Fox Williams/ Merchant Captain/

Cassandra Atkinson — 5 Oct 2001 12:28:26 GMT

Looking for information on Captain James Fox Williams.
Captain of the SS Heworth.
James served in WW I and WW II.
He was 69 years old when the ship was sunk on 16 July 1940.

James' father was Richard Williams. His mother's name was Mary (do not know last name).
James' wife was Margaret Ann Nesham.

James was born in England, c. 1871. He is buried in Sunderland Cemetery, Durham UK.

James Fox was named after his doctor.

I am looking for any information on the SS Heworth. Or James Fox.
Any and all help is appreciated.
Thank you so much.
Cassandra

Stephen P. Austin, Spindle Eye, Diamond Knot, Jeremiah S. Black, Wagon Mound, Coastal Competitor

Margaret Bennett — 8 Nov 2005 8:04:42 GMT

I am doing research on the Merchant ships and cruises that my father-in-law took. His name is Walter Bennett and he was in the Merchant Marines from 1939 until 1948. He served as messman, cook, chief cook, steward and chief steward. One cruise left from San Francisco Feb. 19, 1943 and ended in Sydney, Australia Nov. 30, 1943. I don't know what the name of this ship was. He also made a trip to Helsinki, Finland on the Stephen P. Austin. I have a photo of him and the crew in the ice. I don't know when this cruise was. I have some info about some cruises but there are several gaps. July 14, 1945 from San Francisco to July 26, 1945 Seattle, Washington on the Spindle Eye. August 13, 1945 to August 15, 1945 and August 16, 1945 to March 28, 1946 on the Diamond Knot destination unknown. August 8, 1946 from San Francisco to August 26, 1946 Seattle, Washington on the Jeremiah S. Black. Sept. 28, 1946 to Dec. 31, 1946 on the Wagon Mound destination unknown. May 20, 1947 from Houston to July 7, 1947 New Orleans on the Coastal Competitor. Dec. 5, 1947 Pensacola to Feb. 16, 1948 Mobile on the Stephen Austin.

Merchant Marine ships list of those destroyed in WWII

Dora Gourley — 25 Jul 2005 12:01:03 GMT

Does anyone know of a way of finding out the names of ships list of MM ships that went down in WWII?
An uncle was serving aboard one of these ships and was never heard of again. Since he was somewhat estranged from family, no one knew the name of his ship. Thanks for any help...Please email me...

Harold JACKSON

Brian Mitchell — 25 Aug 2005 4:46:48 GMT

Hi All:

I'm looking for a Harold Jackson, born in or around Chester-Le-Street, County Durham, England, circa 1885 to 1898. Harold worked the transatlantic liners in the late 1920's and early 1930's. Supposedly a musician on the ships, he may have been just a crew member and had a musical hobby. Harold worked on the Canadian Pacific (Duchess?) liners at that time. Harold may have ended up in the merchant marine (likely British or Canadian) for the second war. Trying to find out where he ended up and any family connections,

Cheers,
Brian

Canadian ship, Maplecourt, 1941

Jacky_Cooper — 7 Aug 2005 1:11:15 GMT

I'm looking to find out as much as I can about a Canadian vessel called Maplecourt, which was torpedoed off the NW coast of England in 1941, all lives lost. Any directions to information would be really appreciated. Thanks, Jacky

How do you find out?

Jacky_Casey — 30 Oct 2005 10:54:54 GMT

I have two great uncles who served in the British Navy during WW2. I don't know anything about their service, whether they came under H.M.S Navy or the Merchant Marines. Both have passed on now. There is no family left of that era who can tell me more.

One Uncle, Fred Easton, was on two or three ships that were torpedoed and suffered badly throughout his life with shell shock.

Does anyone know if I will be able to find their service records with only their names, places of birth and birthdates?

Can anyone identify this British ship?

Jacky_Casey — 30 Oct 2005 10:54:54 GMT

Hello,

Attached is a photo of a British Destroyer (someone told me that much). I wonder if anyone can tell me more. It was found amongst my grandmother's things and it is believed to be the one her brother served on.

Thanks for reading,

Jacky

MURMANSK CONVOYS

mrochford51 — 23 Jan 2003 9:39:59 GMT

My great-uncle ANDREW SMITH of Glasgow, Scotland served in the British Merchant Marine in the above convoys. He was torpedoed but survived on a raft.
Would anyone know which ship this would have been and can anyone give me any information or appropriate web sites to help in this search.

Merchant Marine Convoy SC-48 - World War II

tastetations20021 — 28 Nov 2004 7:33:10 GMT

I understand there were 52 ships in this convoy which departed from the Port of Sydney, NS, October, 1941.
Would anyone have the list of the ships with their passengers and crew members?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Margaret

Shipmates???

John H. Jacobs — 10 Jun 2005 9:31:07 GMT

Looking for anyone that may have served in the Merchant Marines WWII with my father John H. Jacobs Jr.

Looking for old shipmate

ScottHatch77 — 4 Jan 2006 9:12:28 GMT

Looking for Richard Williams, who shipped out of the Sailors Union of the Pacific hall in San Francisco. The last I heard of him he was sailing for Std. Oil out of Richmond.
Love to find him or any other of my shipmates, or any one from the old Harbor Gate Housing in Richmond, CA.
Scott Hatch, Lakewood, CA.

Bart Maciejczyk, Merchant Marine

kelsa129 — 15 Mar 2005 12:53:18 GMT

My dad was on the lakes most of his time, with travels to Singapore, Japan, Guam. Between 1943 and 1975. He was chief engineer, before he died. I'd like to hear from anyone who knew him. Thanks.

how to find info

smilepok1 — 7 Feb 2005 12:00:23 GMT

Looking to find info on a relative who was in the merchant marines. Is there any sites that anyone knows of? His name was Teddy Glinka.

Thank you,
Diane Glinka Jorgensen

Ship History - Lakers

Ken — 19 Feb 2005 5:30:21 GMT

I would like to find the specific ship history of a coastal laker run by the War Shipping Adminstration. There is a lot of info out there for ocean going ships but would there be any for lakers?

WWII torpedoed ship, mid-Atlantic

Linda Williams — 2 Jan 2004 7:53:49 GMT

Would anyone have information on a ship travelling from Cape Town to the U.K. that was torpedoed in the first part of 1943? I think it might have been a Union Castle ship, possibly the Roxburgh Castle which was sunk off the Azores in February 1943. I would like to know more about this ship and what happened to the survivors, i.e., how many there were, who picked them up, where they were taken, etc. If anyone knows of another ship that was torpedoed during the early part of 1943 between Cape Town and Gt. Britain, would you kindly let me know. Many thanks, Linda Williams

MURMANSK - Bruxy Britt

ellen klassen — 29 Feb 2004 4:34:27 GMT

I am trying to find out any information on my Dad. When I was young he told us a few storied about being in the Merchant Marines. How would I find out more about his service. I do know that for a while he was stationed in South Africa, also the Pacific and the one that I remember was Murmansk. He told stories of their rescue and being kept by the Russians till they could be picked up and that being the coldest place he had ever been.
ellen klassen

CONNELLY, CHARLES VINCENT - MERCHANT MARINE IN WWII

Peggy Karol — 4 Feb 2002 4:30:45 GMT

My father, Charles Vincent Connelly, was a Merchant Marine during WWII. He served on several ships. One of those ships took oil to help those fighting Rommel in Africa. According the the "family story" he was in the Indian Ocean. His ship was torpedoed and sunk. There were several survivors, one of whom was my Dad. He may have been have been on the way to Celan India. My Mom thinks this may have been in December of 1942 or Jan/Feb 1943. She is not sure of dates. My question is does anyone have any information on this incident. I don't have much to go on, but any help would be appreciated. I can't get any official information or learn what medals my father would have earned without a little more detail. Thanks in advance for any help.
Peggy Karol

William {Bill} Bragan

Jamie Bragan — 10 Sep 2004 2:49:41 GMT

Looking for info on father-in-law who served in the Merchant Marines in WWII have no idea of ships he was on believe he may have been on a sub at some time

James Oglethorpe Crew

stock5472 — 30 Apr 2002 4:39:24 GMT

Looking for any information on the SS James Oglethorpe. My G Uncle, Thomas William Welsh was on this vessel when it was struck by a German submarine on March 16, 1943. He was lost at sea. Any survivors or anyone knowing info. about this ship and or what happened to the Crew is most appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Patrick

Salvatore Pellegrino, US Merchant Marines WWll

kinsaid — 8 Mar 2005 2:41:44 GMT

Pellegrino served in WWII, lived in Brooklyn, gambled on ship, toured Europe.

SS William Wirt

ashleycordi — 25 Jun 2004 12:48:52 GMT

I am seeking information and photos of the liberty ship, SS William Wirt. My uncle was the Master of the ship.

SS Larranga

ashleycordi — 25 Jun 2004 12:48:52 GMT

I am seeking information concerning the liberty ship, the Larranga. My uncle was the Master of this ship during WWII.

SS Point Loma (WWII sea going tug)

ashleycordi — 25 Jun 2004 12:48:52 GMT

I am seeking any information and/or photos of the SS Point Loma. My Uncle was the Master of the Point Loma. He died and was buried at sea January 15, 1945. Thank you.

Cliff Williams - did you know him?

Heather Perry — 28 May 2004 4:07:14 GMT

I'm looking for anyone in the Merchant Marines who may have served with or known my Dad, Clifford R. Williams from Camden, New Jersey. He served in the Merchant Marines from 1938 to 1952. He received a medal. Please contact me if you can share anything about my Dad.

Radiomen of the Merchant Marines

Dawn — 22 May 2004 12:56:52 GMT

My grandfather, Kenneth Dickerson was a 1st class radioman on a number of ships during the 1940's - 1960's. I am looking for info on him. Here is a list of ships he was on. He was also on the USS Pittsburgh in 1918.

Thomas Pollock 1944
Wm d Hoxie 1945
William Pepper 1945
Esek Hopkins 1945-46
Creighton Victory 46-47
Joseph Story 1947
Jose Marti 47-48
President Buchanan 1949-1950
Western Sword 1950-51
Southern States 1951
Samuel F Miller 1951-52
Seacoronet 1952
Gulfpass 1953
Malden 1953
Bluegrass State 1953-54
American Oriole 1954
Gulfmills 1954
Gulfbrand 1954-1955
Plymouth 1955
Seastar 1956-57
Mormacsun 1958-61
Sooner State 1961
Julesburg 1962-63
Eagle Courier 1962
Transyork
Mayo Lykes

Help in finding info on sinking of merchant marine ship Manuela WWII

debzara — 19 Dec 2005 1:43:47 GMT

I was told the merchant marine ship Manuela was sunk during WWII. Not sure of the year but believe it was off the coast of England. Have searched the website "US Merchant Ships sunk or damaged.." but the Manuela is not listed. Does anyone know where else I can search for the information?

WWII Merchant Marines

Traci — 9 Mar 2004 12:55:52 GMT

Would like info on Merchant Marines that went down with thier ships. Am searching for a Raymond Schaaf. I do not need his BD,nor BP. I have that info. Am specifically looking for th ship he went down with in the Atlantic. Would have been the month of March 1952/53.I am trying to get a little closer for his sisters, one of the three is in very bad health and I said I would try my best to find out where the little brother went down. Any help would be extremely grateful.

Eugene Dale McConnell-Washington State

Ed. McConnell — 4 Apr 2004 7:30:36 GMT

Served in the U.S. Merchant Marines from 1943 thru 1947. Born and raised in Brewster, WA. Lived most of his life in Twisp, WA. Supervisor Wagner Lumber Products power house for over 30 years. Member NRA, Kiwanis Club. Born 1926, Died 2003. Excellent Hunter and finest shot with a rifle I have ever seen. Buried McConnell Family Plot at Beaver Creek (Silver) Cemetery near Twisp, Okanogan County, Washington State.

USS Beckett-Bend or USS M.L. Hersey

Michelle Smith — 23 Apr 2002 3:09:29 GMT

Looking for crew members of the Beckett-Bend or M.L. Hersey. My grandfather, Patrick Joseph Kent served on both ships. He had a close friend named Dr. Sachs. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Philadelphia FitzPatricks

PaPaDocFitz — 29 Feb 2004 8:28:18 GMT

Three of my father's brothers were merchant mariners out of Philadelphia before and during WWII. One of them, Charles, died on Merchant ship that was torpedoed in the North Atlantic earlyin the war. The other two bros. were unmarried and lived at home in South Philadelphia. Their names were Thomas and Frank. Can anyone assist me in ways that I might trace these three sailors?

Red Sea collision on 28 Jan 1944

Ivan A. Bartley — 23 Feb 2004 1:06:24 GMT

I am looking for information on a collision between the "SS William H. Crawford and SS Jacob H. Gallinger" @ abt. 3:45 AM, on 28 January 1944 off Abu Ali Island. While re-typing my Uncle Paul (Koontz's) letter he wrote for his mother about his experiences during WWII! I was able to find most of the ships he sailed on, but could not find anything about either ship being damaged!
I would appreciate any help from serviving crew members or their relatives that may have information on this encounter!

Ivan A. Bartley

SS Robert E Lee

farfelgimp — 9 Sep 2002 7:53:41 GMT

Greetings all ~
Looking for anyone with information in regards to the Merchant Marine ship SS Robert E Lee which was torpedoed in the Gulf of Mexico by U-166 on 07/30/42. Of the 131 crew that were on that ship, 240 passengers mostly rescued from other ships that had been hit, and a few armed guards - 25 in all did not survive. 10 of those were crew - 1 of which was my grandfather William Malton Caldwell. He was a firewatchman. I'm curious if anyone else has any ancestors related to this tragedy or perhaps there are any survivors out there who may have known him. He was already in his 60's at the time of the sinking. Thank you, hope everyone is well and safe.
kath

a 1950 merchant marine

susanoliver34 — 2 May 2005 6:54:12 GMT

was my grandfather herbert ray camren,i have a picture of him trying to find money

Merchant Marine Photos

Serena Chattin McBrayer — 21 Jun 2003 2:56:10 GMT

My father, Bob Chattin, served in the Merchant Marines during WWII. He enlisted in 1944 and was out in 1946. He had some photos that I am trying to identify. Anyone who would like to see if they can identify some of his shipmates, please e-mail me with the subject line of Merchant Marines.

The "Executive"

Bill — 19 Nov 2003 9:12:47 GMT

My uncle, Francis Patrick Lynch, was a 3rd mate on the Executive which was on the Murmansk Run. The ship was sunk on 03/05/43 and all lives were lost. There was a crew of eight. Does anyone have any information on the crew or ship?

Thanks for any help you might give me!

I need to interview a WWII veteran for a project

Kristen — 12 Nov 2003 12:29:46 GMT

I am doing a history project and I need to interview a World war II veteran. If you would please IM me on lilfigs27 or e-mail me at Kris06@ameritech.net so i could ask you a few questions i would be very thankful.

WWII 1944-45 SF-210 Colonel Oliver S. Ferson

JMacConnell3824 — 13 Oct 2003 1:59:00 GMT

The SF-210 was used by the 7th Aircraft Maintenance Unit in Project Ivory Soap--a joint effort by the Army Air Corp and the Merchant Marine. The history of the Unit lists the following crew members and their home towns. There are also some pictures.

Roger B. Kilby Evanston, IL
George A. Volchati Tarpen Spring, FL
Floyd Hammerbeck Akron, OH
Bobby J. Godwin Rico, TX
Bobby H. Wiley Durant, OK
Valentine Romagnoli, Alpha, NJ
Howard M. Baptiste Honolulu, Hawaii
Melvin E. Wade Abilene, TX
Harold D. McDaniel Lexington, KY
J.W. Bacon San Pedro, CA
Alfred Henderson Violet, LA
R.E. Scott, Meridian, CT
Victor M. King Colorado Spring, CO
L.R. Coutant Keystone, NY
David J. Leightman New Orleans, LA
Harvey E. Fairburn Pontchatuola, LA
Benjamin C. Hartman Nashville, TN
Harry Harrington Homer, OH
Joseph A. Molina New Orleans, LA
Vincent Quercio New Orleans, LA
J. C. Noppenburger Long Beach, CA
Albert C. Haskell New Orleans, LA
William S. Haskell New Orleans, LA
Joseph N. Fisette New Orleans, LA
James S. Cothran Edgefield, SC
Joseph R. Zeccardi Philadelphia, PA
Eddie Peltier Honolulu, Hawaii
David D. Woodbridge Tacoma, WA
David Jordan Chicago, IL

HELP

Theresa Norris — 26 Aug 2003 5:42:35 GMT

Can anyone help me ? How do I find out about getting someone service record, who was in the Merchant Marines in WW2?

Need Help Locating Ship

jodyann4374 — 3 Jul 2006 9:40:41 GMT

My grandfather was a longshorman and died as a result of an explosion on the ship. (year 1918).NARA does not list this ship in their records and said it is probably a foreign vessel.How would I locate this ship if it was a foreign vessel?Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Is there an Organization that keeps records of MM's?

Tim Brown — 3 Jan 2001 9:49:18 GMT

Here's where my ignoarance is going to shine! Hahaha
I know nothing at all about the Merchant Marines, or how they operate.

Is there an Organization or a Govenrment Agency that I can contact to find out about my mom's dad during WWII?

All I get online when I look up Merchant Marines, is a training facility in New York.

Thanks,
Tim

US Merchant Ships participating in WWII

Deb — 4 Aug 2003 3:24:08 GMT

Here is a good site discussing the US Merchant Ships that participated in WWII.

http://www.usmm.org/battlestar.html

Alvin Rees

lois5241 — 2 Aug 2003 10:10:15 GMT

Alvin was a Merchant Marine. In 1930 he lived Los Angeles, San Pedro District. Does anyone know him? Please share any info.

WWII VETS/ Merchant Ships -Alfred E.Smith, Edward Burlason,USO

Joely — 27 Feb 2001 11:25:05 GMT

Please contact me if you are a merchant seaman who served during WWII on the Alfred E. Smith, Edward Burlason or USO. I'm looking for buddies who served with me. Especially interested in finding Steve Elimovich of Massillon, Ohio. I served in the engine room.

Olan G. Willis, Merchant Marine Captain in WW2

dewillis159 — 25 Jul 2004 4:33:36 GMT

My Father, Olan Garnet Willis (b. 1905) was a Captain in the U.S. Merchant Marine from roughly 1942-45. I have no other information about his service except that it was largely in the Atlantic and European waters. I'd appreciate any information about what ship(s) he served on, where he traveled, etc. My parents were divorced when I was an infant, so I never knew my Father. I've only recently learned of this WW2 service.

Capt F.E. Bradley or MV CAT'S PAW

bjtanddt — 27 Nov 2002 1:42:11 GMT

Looking for any information on Capt Francis Eugene Bradley or MV CAT'S PAW.

Irvin Mowrey

Lizmowrey — 6 Feb 2003 5:38:10 GMT

I am looking for information on my father, Irvin Arthur Mowrey. He was in the Merchant Marine from at least 1939 through WWII when he was commissioned a lieutenant jg.. served on the Louis Sullivan and others.

http://www.usmm.org

pdhinkle — 12 Jun 2002 1:03:45 GMT

For those who don,t know about a great website go to http://www.usmm.org

James Matthew (Mack) Goff

SandraGreggs — 29 May 2002 6:53:58 GMT

Anyone remember Mack Goff, who was a Merchant Marine at the beginning of WWII? He was my father, but my parents were divorced while I was an infant and I never saw him again. Would love to know something about his war service, or personal stories from anyone who knew him.

Robert (Bobby) Pardo - Merchant Marine

JeanniePardo — 15 Jan 2002 3:52:10 GMT

I am trying to find out about my father who was a merchant marine. He was adopted and his family lived in the Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies. Him and my mother, Alice Robinson, were never married. I met him when I was 16 and I never got to know him as he died in 1984 on a ship in the Indian Ocean when I was 24. I know he was taken to Subic Bay Hospital. Any help would be a blessing!

Jacques (Jack) Gillock WWII

Greg Gillock — 12 Oct 2001 10:56:17 GMT

I am looking for anyone who might have served in the Merchant Marines with my father.

Brother

Rose — 22 Sep 2001 9:34:03 GMT

I am trying to find a brother that I have never met, his name is Juan Morales his birthday is october 27,1919, I was told by my other brothers that after the army, he left home in 1945 to join the merchant Marines, we had once heard that he was a hero of some sort around the late 40's or earily 50's, He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and that is where he joined the military. I. know that he could have passed on, but he just might have a family out their, that could fill in the missing part of his life that I don't know about. I just pray that someone out their could help me.
In my heart I feel that he is still alive, becouse my dad lived to be 99, and my uncle just passed this year, and he was 103, and my other brothers don't look their age. Even if you don't know him, please tell me how or where I might start looking

SS Edward B. Dudley

ma5htt — 24 Jun 2001 7:42:32 GMT

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the crew list for
the SS Edward B. Dudley that was sunk on April 11, 1943?

Hospital Ships

E Kennedy — 11 Nov 1999 9:32:03 GMT

Anyone know anything about a hoapital ship of Anzio - named the Seminole

Charles Bowden-Chuck or Buddy

CandaceMcCrohan — 15 Mar 2003 5:14:23 GMT

Served some time durimg WW11. Went to Maritime Acadmey in Almedia Calif. Before it was closed I know he went to school there because I saw the pictures of him and class mates ,they were all lost during a move in the 1950's.I would like to get in touch anyone out there that knew him or can tell me how to find information on him.

Merchant Marine

karen — 9 Apr 2001 5:19:14 GMT

S/S American Producer: Peter Wojnarowski in service of Merchant Marines until his death in the '70s. Any information please email. Thanks, Karen

raymond william channel

jerrychannel69 — 27 Jun 2001 12:43:59 GMT

Looking for any info. on my father who died mar.1968 and born oct.5,1913. He was in the merchant marines. Anything would be greatly appreciated.

arthur ronald trace

lauriestuart76 — 28 Jun 2001 8:02:26 GMT

my father was stationed in calif in mm during 1939-1945. we lived in several place out there. his name was arthur ronald trace, better known as just ronald. also had a very good friend named "eddie", last name unknown

Steve Elimovich (SP?)served on the Alfred E.Smith

Joely — 27 Feb 2001 11:28:34 GMT

Looking for Steve Elimovich (SP?) from Massillon, Ohio who served on the Alfred E. Smith in the engine room during WWII.

Rod Don (Tiger) Wergles-Lost father

Bobbie Jean (Wergles) Griffin — 14 Jan 2001 1:01:44 GMT

Was in MM during WWII in San Francisco. Married to Thelma Lee Kreps. Divorced for the 2nd time in Aug. 1949. Has 1 child, may not know about me. Probably in his 80's. lots of tatoos. Rooster 2 softballs on calf of leg. contact e-mail or phone (856)312-0420. Don't want to stir anything up would just like to know about him, if still alive. I was born 4-1-1948.

Cliff or Clifford "Halcombie" in MD/NC

Tim Brown — 3 Jan 2001 9:46:41 GMT

I'm trying to trace my mom's side of the family, and I really know nothing about her dad.
I know his name was Cliff, maybe Clifford, He was a Merchant Marine during WWII, and he and my grandmother Luma("Dolly") Craft lived in Marland.
I do not know if they were actually married.
I believe that his family was from North Carolina.
My Grandmother was from Payne Gap, (Letcher County) Kentucky.
My Mom was born in June of 1945.

Dolly left Cliff before my mom was even born; I think she was like 6 months pregnant with my mom...maybe not even that far along.

Thanks,
Tim

Eric. B.Cole WW11 Merchant Marine Serviceman, Australian

Genelle Cole — 29 Dec 2000 10:22:39 GMT

Eric Cole, WW11 Merchant Marine Engineering Officer, born in Australia. My Father originated from Lidcombe, Sydney. Eric Cole's father (also called Eric A.Cole) was also a Merchant Marine Officer during WW1. I am the daughter and granddaughter of these two men and would love to hear from anyone who served with them or their relatives. Eric Cole (Junior) travelled extensively throughout England during the 1940's. Please write to me no matter the connection.

merchant marine

Bob Robinson — 28 Nov 2000 3:31:50 GMT

Bob Robinson served aboard the S>S PEROTE Keystone shipping co 1940 s to 1946 2yrs in so pacific

BONNIE WILBUR HAMMOND(S)

marta3 — 15 Jul 2001 8:22:33 GMT

Bonnie Wilbur Hammond(s) (might be spelled with an "S") was in the Merchant Marines. He was last seen in New York City in 1941. If anyone knows anything about him or what happened to him, please let me know. We want to know his parents names. Thanks.

NORMAN GOATER - Merchant Marine / Stevedore

pmoran2404 — 22 Jun 2001 10:44:54 GMT

I am searching for information about Norman GOATER (d abt 1948) who was a merchant marine and worked in New Zealand during WWII.

Calvin James

Mbander48 — 18 Sep 2001 1:00:49 GMT

Looking for info on Clavin James, born Sumter,SC. Was merchant marine in early 1950's stationed at Glynco,GA.

Warren J Baldwin , Merchant Marine

Lonnie Baldwin — 8 Apr 2000 3:43:53 GMT

Does anyone have info on a Warren Jay Baldwin
stationed in california near Treasure Island
during WW2?? He went with, maybe married,
Lucille Dorcik who was also in the Navy. I was born on April 14, 1947, eight months
after my mothers discharge from the service.
I need some family history to do a family
tree and it would be nice to know if he
is alive or dead. I have never seen him or
talked to him. I once talked to his
mother in 1959 or 60 but I never got the
chance to talk to him. I would appreciate
any help.

WIILIAM (BILL) K. CARTER/ MERCHANT MARINE

Rhonda — 29 Mar 2000 9:22:21 GMT

I am trying to find anything on my grandfather. He was from Htgn. W.Va. born 1919 and died in 1957. He was in the Merchant Marines. Maybe someone remembers him. Thanks and have a great day! Rhonda rara207@aol.com

EARL HAMMER GRAY MERCHANT MARINE SHIP

HELEN CHANDLER — 23 Mar 2000 1:28:25 GMT

WOULD LIKE INFO ON THIS SHIP. MY FATHER WAS ON IT. WOULD ALSO BE INTERESTED IN ANY FAMILY YOU MAY HAVE HAD ON THAT SHIP.

USS Sandwich WWll searching for crew

William Sewell — 13 Mar 2000 9:14:28 GMT

My father will be 80 years old in June of 2000. Were having a family reunion and giving him a family history book. If anyone knows of anyone who served on the USS Sandwich during WWll please contact me. I think it would be great to have photos of the ship in the book. If anyone who served has a story or two to tell, please contact me. Thank you William Sewell

Juan Marrero

P.marrero — 4 Mar 2000 1:59:21 GMT

If anyone remembers my dad.Please email me.
He was a merchant seaman in the N.M.UNION he
served at d-day was a seamen for over 30 yrs.
engine room.