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Subject: Co 504 June 30th 1945


Author:
Arnold Wolfe
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Date Posted: 20:25:19 04/11/07 Wed
I was a member of G unit 504 from 6/30/45 thru September 1945...later transferred to USS Mission Bay CVE 59 in Norfolk. Anybody out there a member of my Boot Co?

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Subject: Looking for info from First Naval Construction Battalion


Author:
Darrell Monroe
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Date Posted: 00:31:39 11/24/06 Fri
I am trying to find information about my Grandfather. His name was Verne Patmore (BM 1/c) and he was a Seabee during WWII serving in the South Pacific. One thing that he had in a scrap book is a list of names. Does anyone recognize anyone listed?
Bryant, Steward S2c
Grossweiler, Richard S1c
Fishman, Ansul RT2c
George, Leslie S2c
Handley, Walter S2c
Miller, Francis S2c
Savell, Clyde S2c
Sanders, Joseph S2c
Sanford, James S2c
Schere, Jack S2c
Shaffer, Stuart S2c
Singleton, Burr S2c
Sipe, Carl S2c
Skovgard, Robert S2c
Spires, Mont S2c
Steece, Parke S2c
Strachan, Donald S2c
Tingey, Gayle S2c
Thorington, Gene S2c
Troope, Paul S2c
Turney, Paul S2c
Voss, Ervin S2c
Waltz, George S2c
Weitzel, William S2c
Wilcox, Eugene S2c
Wolfgram, Eldred S2c
Also, I have quite a few pictures from the Tonga and Solomon Islands.

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Subject: Company 203 - 6/43-9/43


Author:
Chris Montagna
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Date Posted: 18:58:06 02/13/08 Wed
Looking for a photograph of Company 203-D2 that trainied at Sampson from June 8 - August 13,1943. May father was in that training class.

Thanks,

Chris Montagna
Son of Adam Montagna, Cox - USN - 1943-1945

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Subject: sampson salt


Author:
al (chip) sosienski
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Date Posted: 12:01:22 01/08/05 Sat
Took my boots in March 1944 for 6 weeks than was sent to Camp Endicott , Davisville R.I. to become a seabee was there for about 6 weeks than sent to Port Hueneme ,CA than off to the Pacific
I am a life member of Sampson World War 2
if anyone remembers would appreciate to hear from them

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Subject: Seaman 1 Francis O'Neil


Author:
Francis O'Neil Jr
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Date Posted: 07:55:35 02/01/08 Fri
Greetings; My dad did his boot at Sampson in, I think 1944.
He sustained some sort of leg injury in a training accident, required hospitalization and had to recycle. He subsequently served on the USS Gen Callan, a troopship in the later part of WW2 as a shipfitter. I wish he had known about this website. He often spoke of his time at Sampson. Don't think it was the best time of his life. Thanks to all who are preserving the memory of those folks and those days. He passed away in December of 1987. When I happened across the site, I thought I may fine a pic of him in one of the Co Photos. Thanks again. A grateful son.

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Subject: Navy jacket?


Author:
Linda Park
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Date Posted: 08:26:10 01/25/08 Fri
I am currently the director of Lightner Library at Keuka College. Several years ago one of the staff gave the former director a well-worn blue jean jacket that belonged to his wife's father, whom we were told was in the Navy in WWII. There is no name on the jacket but the buttons say navy and have an anchor on them.

There is no Keuka connection here, but I would like to, at least attempt, to place this jacket, if it is genuine, somewhere it might be appreciated.

Can someone help me? Thank you.

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Subject: Marty Robbins (Martin David Robinson)


Author:
Diane Diekman
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Date Posted: 06:10:08 01/11/08 Fri
I am writing the biography of singer Marty Robbins and am looking for his shipmates. S2c Martin David Robinson was in Boat Pool #11 off USS Crescent City at the Torokina landing at Empress Augusta Bay on 1 Nov 1943.
CAPT Diane Diekman, USN (ret)

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Subject: USS Philadelphia - Diary & Album


Author:
Eileen Backofen
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Date Posted: 17:54:31 11/09/07 Fri
After my Dad's death I found his WWII diary and album. He served on the USS Philadelphia from 1943 to 1945.
I created a website in his memory and as a tribute to all who served and as therapy for myself. It contains photos, news articles and documents and I still have more to add.

www.brigs.us/Phila

One of the photos that I haven't scanned yet is of Company 519 - Sept. 13, 1943
U. S Naval Training Station
Sampson, N.Y.

The back of the photo has the signatures of all the men and their hometowns.

If you like, I will send you the file of both sides as soon as I return home and have access to my scanner. I see that you have a "Company" page of photos.

It's sad to be doing this project alone. However, when I discovered your website, I see that I'm not alone. There are many children and grandchildren seeking information about their sailors.

Sincerely,
Eileen Paukstis Backofen

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Subject: Amphibious Planes


Author:
Chris Waalkes
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Date Posted: 21:00:13 01/01/08 Tue
2008 will be great! Hopefully someone can point me to a picture of a J. R. S. style amphibious plane. Seems my grand Uncle hopped into one after the attack on Pearl Harbor, armed with a Springfield rifle, to hunt down the Japanese Task Force. His name was Ralph (Pete) Evans. Just tracking down History.

Appreciate any help

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Subject: G UNIT CO. 508 SEPT. 1943


Author:
George E Boddy
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Date Posted: 20:00:04 12/30/07 Sun
Just wondering if there just maybe someone out there that was in the same company.After boots I WENT THROUGH ELECTRICIANS SCHOOL IN ST LOUIS ,MO. THEN ON TROUP SHIPS TO THREE DIFFERENT RECEIVING STATIONS IN THE PACIFIC CHASING MY ASSIGNED SHIP AS IT WENT FROM ONE ILSAND TO ANOTHER. FINALLY CAUGHT UP TO IT AT GUADAL CANAL. IT WAS THE USS McCONNELL DE 163. A DESTROYER ESCORT. I SPENT 2YRS. ON IT. WE GOT 3 BATTLE STARS FOR OUT DUTY WE PERFORMED. ANY ONE WANT TO CHECK ON WHAT WE WERE CAN CHECK THIS WEBSITE OUT. desausa.org

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Subject: NICKNAMES


Author:
Gene Keller
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Date Posted: 15:08:17 12/14/07 Fri
I was asked what the name "hinge" meant when referring to a LCDR in the Navy. Does anyone know this?

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Subject: Sampson Boot 45


Author:
Brooksie Salyer
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Date Posted: 09:17:08 12/03/07 Mon
Would like to hear from some one who took Boot Training at Sampson Training Base July-Aug-Sept G4U CO. 505 1945.
B. Salyer

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Subject: Co.219, February 9, 1944


Author:
Mary Snow Burg
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Date Posted: 11:52:35 10/18/04 Mon
I have this picture of Co.219. I am trying to locate my father Ralph Snow in this picture. I believe he is standing in the 9th (last) row, second from the right end. He wrote the names of everyone on the back of the picture in columns starting with the 9th row. However a few of the names have been cut off. Looking for anyone with this picture to confirm my father's location.

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Subject: USS Darke APA 159


Author:
Dorothy A. Di Gann
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Date Posted: 17:16:38 11/18/07 Sun
Searching for information about experiences of Lt. John Di Girolamo while serving aboard U.S.S. Darke APA 159 from 1944-1946--battles, islands, etc. Departed San Diego 1944 and returned to Norfolk 1946. John was from Mishawaka,Indiana
We know that he had a shipmate who was from Puerto Rico, Emilio________ and another officer ______Hughes from Port Huron, Michigan. You may e-mail me if you have any information.

Thanks to the good people who started this.

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Subject: USS Darke (APA 159)


Author:
Rebecca Norton
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Date Posted: 17:59:39 10/13/06 Fri
My father served on the USS Darke in 1945 and he was on the beaches of iwo jima and okinawa. It looks like WSK Trapnell was his Commander. He also was authorized to wear the insignia of the Amphibious Froces. His name is Frank Vincen Norton, he went by Vince a lot. He was in the Beach Battalion D Amphibious Training Base in Oceanside California, anyone having information aoubt him or photos of the crews, it would be nice to see all his plaques and books where lost. Thank you
Becky Norton

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Subject: LST and Task Unit 94.4.1 Information Requested


Author:
Joey Kelly
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Date Posted: 07:11:44 11/13/07 Tue
My father, Emmett Kelly Jr, served on LST 783 in Leyte and Okinawa. I am looking for any information about Navy life on an LST during the war or any info on Task Unit 94.4.1 working out of DUVA or Apra Harbor, Guam. Thank you!

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