USS Coral Sea Tribute Site CV/CVB/CVA-43		Guestbook 2000

Rex Williams - 12/27/00 23:06:57
My Email:rwilli15@txu.com

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My name is Rex Williams(Tex), I was honored to make the 1985-86 cruise. I was an AO2,associated with VA-55. It was one of the greatest times of my life, I will never forget some of the events that happened on that cruise. On that cruise we had 2 F-18's crash,1 helicopter crash,collided with a tanker,and of course the conflict with Kadafi. We did lose a Marine Pilot, may he rest in peace, he had flown one of the F-18's that were never recovered. Thank you Bob for giving us a way to stay in touch.

Donna McRae - 12/27/00 02:38:36
My URL:http://www.onlyindreams.net/dad/
My Email:believe@onlyindreams.net

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I came to your site after doing a net search. My dad was flight deck Commander of the Coral Sea years ago and sadly passed away in 1991. His name was David McRae "Barrel" and he was much loved. Thank you for your wonderful site and all the fantastic resou ces! Blessings, Donna

Geoff Miller - 12/27/00 01:23:27
My Email:Pixtelman@aol.com

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It seems like only yesterday that I was a crew- member of HC-1 det43.I have carried with me for decades the memories of my service with the men of that helocopter squaderon.It is my sincerest wish that each and everyone is living a full and rich life,enjoying the benefits for which we fought.

Geoff Miller - 12/27/00 01:23:20
My Email:Pixtelman@aol.com

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It seems like only yesterday that I was a crew- member of HC-1 det43.I have carried with me for decades the memories of my service with the men of that helocopter squaderon.It is my sincerest wish that each and everyone is living a full and rich life,enjoying the benefits for which we fought.

dave schubert - 12/26/00 22:09:29
My Email:davschb@aol.com

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i served on the coral sea in 1965, caught the ship in subic bay and went to the vietnam on deployment. of course we went on water hour soon after carrier operations and had to conserve water. and we had to repair a shaft in yukuska so it was quite a time hope to maybe talk to members of the ship or rather member of the squadron va-153 which i was attached for 4 years. commander leua was our skipper. we were homeported in lemoore cal. dave , ames iowa

Robert Conrad - 12/26/00 01:54:53
My Email:boblow@visuallink.com

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I was onboard the Coral Sea from 1985-1989. Was in A-Gang (Steamheat and Aux). Any of my ole buddies out there see this drop me a note.

Michael J. Ronan - 12/25/00 16:53:05

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Served on board 1980-83, Machinist Mate #1 screw crew. Wishing the merriest of Xmas' to all.

Francis Tizzano,DKC,USN,Retired - 12/24/00 00:56:42
My Email:dk3man@aol.com

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In my 22 years Naval Career this was the best ship I served on. Made the MED CRUISE OF 1956.Left ship because she was being transferred to the West Coast.

Don Weatherly - 12/24/00 00:34:43
My URL:http://www.pcknights.com
My Email:weatherd@home.com

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USS MIDWAY CVA-41 1969 - 1972 The Coral Sea was a proud lady.

T.Barry - 12/23/00 17:01:01
My Email:tbarry@adelphia.net

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Check this site out.www.classmates.com.They have a section for the military too.Just thought you might want to know.Found some friends from high school as well as a few names from coral sea in the "browse military" section.

Rich Carson - 12/23/00 00:02:21
My Email:snuggles@stratos.net

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Another sucessful connection of shipmates who have been long lost. Thank you Bob Doris and Merry Christmas

Robert Paradis - 12/22/00 23:14:58
My Email:darkstr1@aol.com

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Served in W-Division '87-90. trying to find a scale model of the ship but not having much luck. I f anyone has any ideas please let me know.

Robert Paradis - 12/22/00 23:03:45
My Email:darkstr1@aol.com

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Montse Llopart - 12/22/00 18:39:07

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Lester R. Fries ABE3 - 12/22/00 03:53:52

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Crew member Jan. 1960 to June 1963 V2 Division arresting gear. Number 4 arresting gear engine operator and arresting gear coordinator in primary fly.

Lester R. Fries ABE3 - 12/22/00 03:53:42

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Crew member Jan. 1960 to June 1963 V2 Division arresting gear. Number 4 arresting gear engine operator and arresting gear coordinator in primary fly.

Tom Simmons - 12/21/00 14:39:26
My Email:sagart@mindspring.com

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Very fine site. Thank you for renewing so many memories. Tom Simmons AO3, G-Division, Sept. 28, 1970 - Dec. 8, 1973

EN3 STEWART - 12/20/00 22:08:35
My Email:ifdstewart@yahoo.com

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Rich you haven't heard from any of the other guys like Stejskal have you?

Doug Stewart - 12/20/00 21:58:35
My Email:ifdstewart@yahoo.com

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Rich Carson hope you remember me assigned to the hydraulics shop. Think of you guys often, good times were had. Revenge of the WOGS

FR "IKE" EICHORN - 12/20/00 20:52:39
My Email:cme 439@aol.com

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I served on the "NATURAL" in 1948 - 1949 in the Air Department before being transferred to the USS Siboney.

FR "IKE" EICHORN - 12/20/00 20:52:34
My Email:cme 439@aol.com

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I served on the "NATURAL" in 1948 - 1949 in the Air Department before being transferred to the USS Siboney.

FR "IKE" EICHORN - 12/20/00 20:52:32
My Email:cme 439@aol.com

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I served on the "NATURAL" in 1948 - 1949 in the Air Department before being transferred to the USS Siboney.

Kim Schooley - 12/18/00 19:40:02
My Email:Tax 1Saver@aol.com

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Yeah I know, Merry Christmas. I can spell, just not type.

Kim Schooley - 12/18/00 19:38:25
My Email:tax1saver@aol.com

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Served in Deck Dept 84/85 and OW div 85/87. Would be nice to here from some my old shipmates. Merry Chrismas and Hoping all well.

Charlie Williamson - 12/18/00 06:10:21
My Email:crwill67@aol

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Served on the Coral Sea with VA-95 as a AT from Mar.73 to Sept.73. It was a great experiance.

Jim Strzalka - 12/16/00 03:51:40
My Email:accusnret85

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Served on her 1965. Came aboard January 65 as an AC3 assigned to CATTC. I believe she has the distinction of returning to Cubi Pt as the only carrier to have an HU-16 on the flight deck. Just happend to pick it up after an open sea landing in the wake. Ju t happened my division officer from Cubi was one of the pilots. To all of us who served on her "Well Done"

SHAWN TOTH - 12/15/00 21:48:23
My Email:JANBRWE@BELLATLANTIC.NETCOM

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SERVED ON CV-43 6-86 TO 7-90

marvin gentry - 12/15/00 05:53:43
My Email:swampfx@gte.net

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i may not been a sailor on board but i felt like one of the crew members i was one of the many yardbirds that help her thru the many years to keep her alive and well and like i said i was not a crew member but was proud to help her get thru the years whe she was needed good show to all that help her and in my mind she is still old and bold when i look at the pictures i have from the many cruise's i had with her and the crew.

William E. Hill - 12/14/00 17:13:01
My Email:hwejhhh@aol.com

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I reported on board August,1954 And departed January,1956.

Jack Cearfoss - 12/14/00 04:01:58
My Email:cearfossj@aol.com

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served on uss coral sea in korea & looking for others.

Stanford E. Linzey - 12/13/00 01:21:30
My Email:SLinzey@juno.com

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I served as Command Chaplain aboard the CORAL SEA from 1971-1973. A great tour of duty.We had one of the largest religious programs in the Pacific fleet. Many of the men in the religious program went in to ministry in the various evangelical churches in t e nation. Three enlisted men on leaving the Navy became (1)Jim Hough became an Airforce Chaplain; (2)Miachel Pacella became an Army Chaplain; (3)Frank Klapach became a Navy Chaplain. All are doing well. God is good.

mark kruger - 12/13/00 00:09:39
My Email:mkruger@icehouse.net

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would anyone have known my uncle? Ira (kenneth) Kruger. Squadron Commander of the VA-155 Jet Attack SQ. around 1960 - 1962.

Michael Joseph Pacella - 12/12/00 23:46:57
My Email:pacellam@hotmail.com

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I served aboard the USS Coral Sea in 1971-1972 (Gulf of Tonkin--Yankee Station. I had such a spiritual renewal that today (after being out for 25 years) I am an US Army Chaplain serving in Korea. Our Chaplain CAPT Stan Linzey is now 80 years old and we k ep in touch regularly. God Bless the memory of the USS Coral Sea. CH (CPT) Michael Pacella

Ricky Nooner - 12/10/00 23:14:08
My Email:P15@aol.com

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My dad was on the Coral Sea Maybe you new him His name is Murrel Nooner

Phillip Neely - 12/10/00 02:56:22
My Email:pfreelyincolorado@hotmail.com

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Served on board USS Coral Sea from May 75 to Oct 76 as Operation Specialist

Wayne Crabtree - 12/09/00 01:57:15
My Email:golfshark7@aol.com

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just discovered your site. it's great! served aboard from 1967-1970. ships service div.(S-3) officers barber.

James Manis - 12/08/00 22:20:31
My Email:manis4@netzero.net

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I was on that ship back in 1978 & I am sad to see it is gone now, but thanks to this web site I have saved a lot of memory of how it was. Thank you, James Manis

HARLAND SCHULTZ - 12/07/00 22:43:57
My Email:TKOMEDFORD@AOL.COM

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I SERVED MARCH 1948 THRU AUGUST 1951 ON HER UNDER CAPTAIN A.P.STORES

HARLAND SCHULTZ - 12/07/00 22:38:44
My Email:TKOMEDFORD@AOL.COM

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mike herzog - 12/07/00 18:29:16
My Email:mherzog@natlauto.com

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yes rich i served on her from june 81 tp june 85 i started in g-4 on the 82 cruise ,was with the maa for awhile but spent most of my time in v-4 on the flight deck. i havent seen to many people from our era logging in so far.i remember the filming of the right stuff i was on the flight deck and can see myself in the film. as far as pictures after the collision with the tanker i dont have any. but a ship mate i havent been able to reached had some nice ones his name was tim supko he was from racine wis,.
Frederick M.Church - 12/07/00 16:21:06
My Email:FMcatfish@ilnk.com

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Served on the Coral Sea V-3 Division from May 1961 to Jan 1963 as a Airman. Am now a artist for the Naval Aviation Depot Jacksonville, Fl Am retireing in two months. Age 59

mike chlebowski - 12/07/00 00:27:03
My Email:chlebowski@home

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Was with Vmfa-531 wes pac 79 -80 a.e shop i still can taste the jp-5 in the water 21 years later and the bug juice.Alot of good memories provided courtesy of the Navy towards the Marines. Nothing but long hard days and nites of work.Thats the price we've aid for freedom.But i would not trade the ex perience for a million bucks.Good luck to all and thanks again! SEMPRI FI

Henry G. "Knobby" Luberacki - 12/06/00 18:41:10
My Email:luberackih.rrhs@rrgsd.net

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I served in the USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) from October 1955 through February 1957 as she left the East Coast for Brementon. I served in the Print Shop, X Divison attaining E-4, LI-3. Retired from USN in November 1976 as an E-8, JOCS.

Ray Bouschor - 12/06/00 05:00:41
My Email:Raybous@earthlink.net

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On Board 84-88...Weapons Dept. W-Div... WT3... She is and will always be my second home... Stay the course.. Older,Bolder and Better...

Jon Pennington - 12/06/00 03:17:40
My Email:jsp30@yahoo.com

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I was a Storekeeper on board the Coral Sea from Sept. 87 to Decom. It was my first ship and the best memories I had in the USN

Jim Prather for Russell G. Prather - 12/06/00 03:04:10
My Email:jamesaprather@aol.com

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My dad served on board as air/sea rescue in the mid 60's. He said it was the cruise the Coral Sea made to Vietnam with the first wave of soldiers. If any of you might remember him, let me know. It would make his day. The best years I remember as a kid were going on base, getting to go on the ships and watching "touch n go".

Ralph R. Cochran - 12/05/00 22:58:09
My Email:gcochran@swbell.net

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Looking to hear from any old Akadama bugs from VF-151 The Atsugi cruise or later.

Jerry Price for Morgan Gerald Price - 12/02/00 19:08:49
My Email:jerrymprice@yahoo.com

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Hello, My father, Morgan Gerald Price, served on the Coral Sea from '52 to '54 (I believe) and although he has passed along now (1982), I remember he always wanted to contact some of his old shipmates. He even tried to contact one from a pay phone when we were p ssing through Virginia but the gentleman was not home. I would just like to pass along a belated "Hello and best wishes" from Morgan Price to anyone who remembers Morgan Gerald Price and if they have any memories or pictures they would like to share with his family that would be great!. Take care and Thank you, Jerry Miles Price JerryMPrice@yahoo.com

Lyndel Walker(Spurling) - 12/01/00 02:57:40
My Email:putney@relax.com.au

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Great site! I corresponded with Bruce Claussen of USS Coral Sea after they toured Sydney,in 1960s. We wrote for several years then lost touch. Anyone out there know Bruce or where he is these days?, would love to catch up. Lyndel

Kenneth J Wilson III - 11/30/00 22:14:46
My Email:kjwilson@triplet.net

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I was on the ship from 89 till 90.AC/R Shop

Floyd (HUCK) Huckeby - 11/30/00 01:23:20
My Email:wegimont@aol.com

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I was LI1 in the print shop.I came on board in 1964and left in 1966. The print shop printed the cruise book for that west pac cruise.Would like to hear from anyone who may have known me.

Robert M. Whitener - 11/29/00 19:48:24
My Email:getbbq@excite.com

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From 1966 thru Aug.1970 I served with VF151.We deployed aboard USS Coral Sea for three tour's on Yankee Station in the Gulf of Tonkin.Glad to see this website as I have been searching for anything on the Coral Sea or VF151 for along time. If anyone has info on VF151 I would greatly appriciate it.I can be reached at.............. getbbq@excite.com Thank's Robert M. Whitener AN VF151

Walter Hardy, Jr. ABH-1 USN RETIRED - 11/29/00 14:12:26
My URL:http://fleetsailorsusscoralsea.homestead.com/index.html
My Email:hardybuilt@homestead.com

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Well fellows I got my site up and running now so you can E-mail me those request for any picture I have to share with you. It's going to take a while to get everything I got on my site together so be patient and give me a couple of days to make sure thing are up and running fine. Here goes http://fleetsailorsusscoralsea.homestead.com/index.html or http://www.homestead.com/fleetsailorsusscoralsea/ index.html. So keep up the good work and hit my site as offen as you like. I'll always keep the memory of the Coral Sea alive and well with me. WALT THE SALT

William M. Jones - 11/28/00 17:30:52
My Email:rjones@scia.net

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Served aboard cruise of '52 and '53 supply dept. Contact me if you served at that time. Join the Coral Sea Assoc. Contact me for details.

Rich Carson - 11/28/00 12:53:36
My Email:rich@pkwadsworth.com

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you Barry, its nice to see you staying active on the web site have you heard from any others from our era?

jack d. hagans, jr. - 11/28/00 02:11:34
My Email:jdhagans56@aol.com

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remembering all those aboard who served with me.westpac 1974-75 operation eagle pull/operation frequent wind/mayaguez incident.airman-plane captain vf-51 screaming eagles, nas miramar

Walter Hardy,Jr. ABH-1 USN Retired - 11/27/00 08:18:41
My Email:hardybuilt@aol.com

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Sorry once again fellows but I forgot to mentioned that I have Coral Sea Cruise Books to Email Pictures out of them to you if you want them. Carrier-West 7 December 1964 to 1 November 1965, Carrier-West 29 July 1966 to 23 February 1967, Carrier-West 26 Ju y 1967 to 6 April 1968 my first three WestPacs to Vietnam. Even though I wasn't on this cruise I found this Cruise Book on the ship that someone left behind. San Francisco's Own 9 March 1973 to 8 November 1973. I had a West Pac 77 Cruise Book but some foo stole it from me. West Pac 13 November 1979 to 10 June 1980, West Pac 20 August 1981 to 23 March 1982 and Coral Sea World Cruise 21 March 1983 to 12 September 1983. It was a very sad day for me when I left the Coral Sea for the second time after spending nearly ten years aboard her in two tours but the pleasure was all mine since it was the Greatest Aircraft Carrier afloat period. Walt The Salt

tom barry - 11/26/00 23:46:00
My Email:tbarry@adelphia.net

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Just wanted to let you know that i havent fallen off the face of the planet and to wish all coral sea shipmates a very happy and prosperous holiday season.Havent given up on lobbying for a new coral sea but my schedule as of late has been very hectic and allows me very little time to keep on top of that.Also have been a bit frustrated with the lack of help i am recieving from the politicians that i have written to.well guys gotta go for now.MERRY CHRISTMAS GUYS!

Cecil Burnell - 11/26/00 22:16:00
My Email:CRay55@AOL.COM

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I served aboard the Coral Sea from 1962 to 1966. V-6 Div. AE-3

roger vandal - 11/26/00 21:01:18
My Email:deepocean06492@cs.com

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This site is fantastic,I served on coral sea in 1987 tru 89 in was in boiler room 3A my father was on the ship when she was a single deck in the years 1952 tru 54 it was great to share the pictures with him

Bradley Knutson - 11/26/00 05:22:12
My Email:knut344@cs.com

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I was aboard The Old Lady from 83-85 just in time to make the world cruise i was a radioman, i was just talking to my 11 year old son, about my experiences, while watching U-571, it sure did bring back alot of good memories, except when we hit the Equador an oil tanker, in apr of 85 that was a night to remember, drop me a line, i was a radioman.

RICHARD MOSTACI - 11/26/00 04:16:17

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STILL DON'T KNOW MY EMAIL ADDRESS, I WAS ON THE WARRIOR FROM SEP84 TO SEP87, I AM GOING TO LOG OFF SO I CAN LOG ON WITH MY EMAIL AND MY OWN SCREEN NAME, AWESOME SITE!! THANKS

Walter Hardy,Jr. ABH-1 USN Retired - 11/24/00 23:12:21
My Email:hardybuilt@aol.com

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Sorry fellows but my site isn't up and running quite yet but you can still email me at Hardybuilt@aol.com. My site will be named "Fleet Sailors USS Coral Sea" when I get going. I'm offering to send to anyone by email all the Coral Sea Memorabillia that I ave if you want it. I have 1967 Bob Hope USO XMAS SHOW Promotional pictures, Hong Kong Bar cards pictures, 1978 PSNS Drydock pictures, 1983 World Cruise pictures, News Clippings, Coral Sea Calendar pictures and pictures of Foreign Money from WestPac. So l t us keep the memory of the Coral Sea alive and well. WALT THE SALT

John James Kovach Jr. - 11/24/00 02:32:41
My Email:jkovach@epix.net

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Father (John James Kovach born 9-44 from a town called Lost Creek no.2 in PA.)served 62-65 on the Rosie,ABH2, he was on the Crash Crew as he called it, used to tell me stories about a fire on the ship and being in Cuba during one hell of a hurricane.My da died in 1983. Some may remember him by him,Jimmy,John or even Ernie. I would Love to hear from anyone who knew him or even if you have any stories to tell me about him.Thanks Very Much, I really enjoyed your site I will be Back, again and again, please c ntact me at John James Kovach Jr. 18 High Road Lost Creek, Pa. 17946 jkovach@epix.net

David Herron - 11/22/00 16:10:56
My Email:mdherron@mtco.com

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A site worthy of the Ol' Coral Maru. I was an airdale aboard her on the first Westpac on "Yankee Station" 64/65. It was an exciting time, one that I would like to relive. I was with Det Delta of VFP-63. I have the cruise book, also I took lots of picture . I'll get with you to share them. Thanks for the work on this wonderful site.

Gregory Washer - 11/22/00 02:20:21

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Served onboard 8/73-10-76,air dept.V4 div.would like to hear from all who served as roof rats or any others. FYI there is a USS coral sea association if any one would like further info on this fine organization e mail me.

Don Reule - 11/22/00 02:08:58
My Email:reuledo@netscape.net

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Thanks, I was just sitting here checkin E-Mail and thought I would run a quick search just for laughs. Served aboard in WW Division NOV 76 to May 78. Did WESTPAC 77. That Tour is still the backbone of many sea stories. Thanks again. R/DReule

mark shellenberger - 11/22/00 00:23:56
My URL:http://www.markdj59
My Email:www.markdj59@yahoo.com.

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served on coral sea 78-81. worked in dry cleaning shop west-pac 79-80.where are you? chuck burnett. or any one else in S-3.I was in bremerton july 2000. The old town was gone.These were some of the best times of my life.Does any one remember when those tw prisoners jumped off the flight deck? Should have just let them swim for it in the Indian Ocean.

joe stalker - 11/21/00 07:38:35
My Email:JKnitestalker1@aol.com

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Francis X. O'Connell FTGSN 1964-67 - 11/20/00 22:56:00
My Email:Foconn46@sunlink.net

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2@nd time aboard.Wanted to update e-mail address. Also found another shipmate via military.com. Also found out from Coral Sea Assn. newsletter that another shipmate and good friend FTG2 Wayne Canevali passed on to his greater reward. Excellent site keep u the good work.

WALTER HARDY,JR. ABH-1 USN RETIRED - 11/20/00 09:23:04
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/hardybuilt/fleet_sailors_my_page.html
My Email:hardybuilt@aol.com

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WELL FELLOWS I TRYING OUT THIS NEW WEB PAGE THING TOO. ALL OF YOU FLEET SAILORS OUT THERE FLOATING AROUND ON THOSE AIRCRAFT CARRIERS HAVE A PLACE NOW TO VENT THOSE TALES ONLY A SAILOR CAN TELL.WE ALL HAVE THEM. http://www.geocities.com/hardybuilt/fleet_sa lors_my_page.html. HAPPY SAILING! WALT THE SALT

Gerald (Jerry) Hallstrom - 11/20/00 06:39:54
My Email:JHalls48@aol.com

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Great site, keep up the good work. I remember when a plane from another ship landed on Coral Sea in South China Sea, about 1971-1972. I am looking for pictures I think I have somewhere. I remember guys calling each other "Mustang" because that was the hips radio call sign.

James Ellsworth - 11/20/00 01:26:57
My Email:pejim@aol.com

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i served aboard CVA 43 from 3/55-8/57 in "A" div.

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Steve Dunbar - 11/19/00 01:39:52
My Email:cv43ato@hotmail.com

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68-71 Aviation Ordnance in GM Division Commanding Officers: Adm Wesley McDonald, Capt James Ferris, Capt Sam Gorsline. 79-82 E Division Officer 6 mos Air Transfer Officer 22 mos PAO 6 mos Rec Fund Custodian about 2 years Commanding Officers: Adm Stan Arthur - real eye opener for a fresh ensign! Adm Dick Dunleavy - a sailors CO.. best ever!! Vadm Jerome (Jerry) Johnson - professional all the way though a bit touchy about the Aggies.. Just a unbelievably great ship and crew. SAD.

- 11/19/00 01:20:03

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I came aboard the Coral Sea Aug65 to Feb67 & assigned to the photo department & PH-3 rank. If any of you photo bugs are out there & remember me get in touch. I can't recollect many names but two in particular are Gary Walters & Robert Coplin both from Dal as area. We had some good times on liberty as well as working together. I look forward hearing from those on board during this time.

- 11/19/00 01:19:58

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I came aboard the Coral Sea Aug65 to Feb67 & assigned to the photo department & PH-3 rank. If any of you photo bugs are out there & remember me get in touch. I can't recollect many names but two in particular are Gary Walters & Robert Coplin both from Dal as area. We had some good times on liberty as well as working together. I look forward hearing from those on board during this time.

Neil Doggett - 11/19/00 00:24:27
My Email:Bigdawg@clnk.com

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Enjoying your site!!!

Rich Carson - 11/18/00 16:12:55
My Email:rich@pkwadsworth.com

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Mike Herzog where you assigned, I was in "A" Div. fron 82 to 85 in the AC & R shop

Edward L. Roylance - 11/17/00 17:41:08
My Email:rustyrr@aol.com

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I was on the Coral Sea for her 1973 WESTPAC. I was with VA-95. Nice to see this web site!

Michael Legarsky - 11/17/00 04:12:38
My Email:legarsky@olympus.net

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Crew member on the WestPac 1973 cruise. Part of Air Squadron VA-95. Assigned to ship's AIMD.

mike herzog - 11/16/00 20:37:40

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served from 1981-1985 on her

Al Zorn - 11/16/00 13:51:20
My Email:AlJZorn@AOL.com

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I never served on the Coral Sea but I saw her a few times at Pearl during the early sixties.

John Hamilton - 11/16/00 06:40:40
My Email:KD5INM@aol.com

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I'll have to ask my dad where all his books and stuff is from his duty on USS Coral Sea.(I have his old wool P-Coat) As I mentioned before he was on the ship on the Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea when it pulled into Sydney Harbour. I seem to r member seeing a newspaper clipping that he kept from Sydney Australia showing the Coral Sea and the Sydney Harbor Bridge, along with a story about her, and the Battle. I will see if I can find the stuff or ask him about it, and see if I can scan it in an send it to the this site. I know I have some slides he took while in the Navy, but how do you scan a slide?? I didn't have a chance to see her but in pictures and hear stories, but I feel a connection with Coral Sea because I wouldn't have been born bu for her. Another thing , my dad told me about a time he was on deck,he had been doing work on aircraft(aircraft electricians mate), and a F-4 turned it's tail toward him, and blew him over the side, he was hanging on for dear life to the side/edge of the deck wh le it was underway...for those of you who have been on her, you know what a fall that would be, but as soon as the plane was clear, he was helped back on deck....What a wakeup call... He doesn't have internet, but I will tell him about this site, he turne 60 this year...maybe someone here will remember him. Tall red-headed farm-boy from Electra, Texas named Teddy Joe Hamilton.

John Hamilton - 11/16/00 06:11:01
My Email:KD5INM@aol.com

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My dad(Teddy Joe Hamilton) served aboard the Coral Sea during the early 1960's as an 2nd class Petty officer/Aircraft electrician. He was aboard the Coral Sea on the Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea for which the ship was named. The ship pulled nto Sydney Harbour in Australia, on the 20th anniversary. My dad met my mom (she was Australian citizen) when the ship pulled into the harbor.My parents wrote back and forth for several years and were married in 1964. So If it hadn't been for a battle fought 20 years before and the USS Coral Sea, you might say wouldn't have been born.. Isn't it interesting how things work out.

Dick Halloran - 11/14/00 16:47:18
My Email:dhalloran68@msn.com

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I served aboard Her from 1952 to 1954, 7th Division. Our compartment was just above the 3" 50 caliber mounts on the fantail, port side. Anyone of this vintage or has a cruise book of this time frame please contact me asap. Thank you.

Dick Halloran - 11/14/00 16:47:09
My Email:dhalloran68@msn.com

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I served aboard Her from 1952 to 1954, 7th Division. Our compartment was just above the 3" 50 caliber mounts on the fantail, port side. Anyone of this vintage or has a cruise book of this time frame please contact me asap. Thank you.

David Brauch - 11/13/00 22:57:02
My Email:davebcs@mediaone.net

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Member of VF-151 maintaining air-to-air radar and guided missile systems on F3H Demon (AQF2 at dis- charge). Made 2 Westpac cruises on Coral Sea, first in 1962 and second in 1963 when we were official guests of Australia. Tied up in Sydney Harbor for 2 fantastic weeks!! Very fond memories of serving on the Coral Sea.

Richard L. Parks, Sr. - 11/13/00 03:31:25
My URL:http://coyotecds.homestead.com/CDS.html
My Email:Parks0fwy0@home.com

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My time on CVA-43 were the best years of my life, from 8-67 through 11-70 Crash Crew I will never forget her as long as I live. Thank you for this site, it brought back fond memories of good times and good friends. Richard Parks

Donnell Gary - 11/11/00 02:03:54
My Email:SD90MACDADY@AOL.COM

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I served on the Coral Sea from 1984-1986. In V-1 division. I'll like to here from some old ship mates. Godspeed.

Mike Pfeffer - 11/11/00 01:48:42
My Email:Mpfeff53@aol.com

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I was on her from 73 -77, B division. 4A fireroom.We made 2 Westpacs,crossed the equator ,which I made shellback.We worked hard,partied harder. I miss her ,she was a great ship.

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Steven Wilkinson - 11/04/00 23:39:54
My Email:bearcat@opman.com

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severed 73-75 looking for D3 shipmates or any deck div. during then

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Fred Redeker - 11/01/00 21:32:28

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To John Reynolds and all the others who prepared the food.... I was TAD with a Security Group Detachment in 1965. I think the menu on board was good when you consider the conditions you no doubt had to work under and the difficulty the Navy had in supplying us off Vietnam. I especially remember the fresh baked cinnamon rolls someone in our group obtained almost on a regular basis each evening. It was a bag full and we foundered ourselves on them. As we said in those days, we thought they were ace! Thanks!

WALTER HARDY,JR ABH-1 USN RETIRED - 11/01/00 09:07:52
My Email:HARDYBUILT@AOL.COM

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I TOLD YOU GUYS ABOUT THE BOOK TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB,U.S.CARRIER OPERATIONS OFF VIETNAM BY RENE J. FRANCILLON WHICH HAS OVER 25 PAGES OF TEXT ABOUT THE CORAL SEA WHICH SPENT 875 DAYS ON THE LINE,MORE THAN ANY OTHER CARRIER. IT WAS A OUT-OF-PRINT BOOK BUT AMAZON.COM HAS IT FOR SALE NOW.IT'S A GREAT BOOK TO READ ABOUT OUR SHIP AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WEREN'T THERE FOR THE VERY FIRST THREE VIETNAM CRUISES LIKE MYSELF YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT CARRIER OPERATION IN WAR. I STILL DON'T BELIEVE WE USED TO W RK 20 HOUR DAYS FROM FLIGHT QUARTERS TO FLIGHT QUARTERS FLYING LIKE THERE WAS NO TOMORROW AND WE DIDN'T HAVE STANDOWNS, BEER DAYS AND STEEL BEACH PICNICS LIKE TODAY. BUT WE PARTY HARD IN P.I. ON THOSE SHORT INPORT PERIODS. WELL DIFFERENT TIME ,DIFFERENT E A SO GET THE BOOK AND ENJOY. WALT THE SALT

John Reynolds - 11/01/00 02:19:04
My Email:johnnlnr@aol.com

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I served on the Proud Lady From 68-70 and helped cook all that good food you all ate. Remember the Dogie Dinner and all those great hot dogs and hamburgers we made on those home made buns. Does anyone remember the cook we use to call Frenchie? If anyone k ows his where abouts please let me know.Great site,any help you need please contact me. She was and always will be a great lady. Happy Holloween!

Bob Klepfer - 10/28/00 02:09:14
My Email:bklepfer@execpc.com

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I served on her from 71 to 75 V-3 Div. Nick Name was Pink Panther

Johnny Wilson - 10/27/00 06:34:26
My URL:http://www.jwilson.org
My Email:hujonwi@jwilson.org

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I was on the ship from 79-84 as a 'fresh air snipe' an IC that was in OE division with the nickname of Animal. I worked on the CCTV and NIPS systems. IC2 Johnny Wilson.

THOMAS ZMIJEWSKI - 10/24/00 23:20:20
My Email:tzmijewski@snet.net

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Dave Bullock - 10/24/00 19:14:00
My Email:dbullock@pcola.gulf.net

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I served on the Coral Sea on the WestPac 11/12/79 - 6/11/80 with VA-27 and MED 10/2/85 - 5/19/86 with VFA-132. Great site, brought back a lot of found memories! Wish everybody the best ... and would enjoying hereing from any old shipmates!

NICK LATNER - 10/24/00 03:32:48
My Email:AULD HIPEE@AOL.COM

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ON BOARD FROM DEC.1966 UNTIL JAN.1968. FIRST DIV.

nick reed - 10/21/00 11:37:28
My Email:nreed@midtel.net

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little reed was here deckape 84-88 1st div

W.C.Hanna Jr. ABH-1-AC - 10/20/00 00:58:25
My Email:wclarkhanna@aol.com

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I was Flight Deck PO 69-70 Westpac along with C.J.Heard ABH-1. I wonder if he ever came back to the states? He crossdecked more then anyone that I know of. I think he was on the run from a angry woman.

Greg Kaiser - 10/19/00 20:19:03
My Email:gregorykaiser@yahoo.com

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Air Department, V-1 Division, 1987-1989. Hello to all my old shipmates out there...

Bill McNally - 10/19/00 19:17:57
My Email:WmMcN@juno.com

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Great site! Many fond memories of the Coral Maru. V-2/IM-2, 85-89.

Michael Kartchner - 10/18/00 20:54:52
My Email:kartvines@juno.com

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Served in V-3 division from 12/68 to aug/72 would welcome hearing from shipmates.

Gary Fesler - 10/18/00 12:17:02
My Email:gtfrrr@aol.com

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LPO 2-able fireroom 1975-76 and i'm still steaming damn boilers.

Fred Day - 10/18/00 00:05:48
My Email:fredlday@hotmail.com

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Black Knights (VF-154)1962-1964. We held all the rcords aboard the Coral Sea in 1963 including the # of VD cases! We were a great squadron aboard a great ship! I saw many names that I remember from those days! God bless all of you! You, too, Lt. Littlefie d!

Robert C. Cooper,ACC ret - 10/14/00 23:34:46
My Email:daddy1@bellatlantic.net

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Served aboard during last Med Cruise as a straight deck. 56-57. Was the first ACC to be assigned to the Coral Sea. Great ship-great cruise.

LARRY LOBUE - 10/14/00 17:41:29
My Email:lalboo1@netzero.net

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69-72. REPORTED TO HER IN HUNTERS POINT SAN. FRAN.MAJOR OVERHALL.1 WEST-PAC. YN3 ENGINEERING LOG ROOM.

Dave Hubert - 10/14/00 15:08:09
My Email:DAVHUB@AOL.COM

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Just wanted to thank you for this site. I had forgotten alot about the Coral Sea, but your site has brought back alot of meories. I served on her from 84' to 88' in OI division. Made 2 Med cruises was involved in the skirmish with Lybia. I miss all the gu s I served with and hope they are all doing well. It would be great to here from some of them now. Thanks again....................

mike grider - 10/11/00 17:58:59
My Email:gould@dmrtc.net

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just wanted to say hi. if you ever read this, mick pearce of v-1 div. i lost your address back in 71......contact me gould@dmrtc.net anytime thanks speedy

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D.Sean Dibert (RM3) - 10/10/00 18:44:19
My Email:shonsir@yahoo.com

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Served in 1972.

al fecht - 10/09/00 02:10:07
My Email:afecht@

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served in vietnam.1964-1965

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william r herbst - 10/08/00 23:12:57
My Email:roswell5804

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i served aboard between 1975 thur 1979.you done agreat job on this web page on uss coral sea.its to bad she;s not with us anymore.

Gary E. West - 10/05/00 22:21:50
My Email:gwest21205@aol.com

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Served on Coral Sea from the time she was recommissioned to jan. 1962.made first westpac cruise in 1960-1961.I still have my cruise book.

bob gill - 10/04/00 12:20:51
My Email:robert.d.gill@dupontpharma.com

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hello from bob gill (mineman 2nd class) on board from nov. 71 to july 72. part of a mine assembly team out of mobile mine assembly group (momag, charleston,s.c.) assembled mines that went into haiphong on may 8th, 1972. h.e. harris was the skipper. i was n g division. thank you

robert (scotty) sutherland - 10/03/00 00:58:58
My URL:http://aol
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served aboard the great lady 1967-1970 in the ase shop. lots of memories. is captain ferris still around? greatest leader i knew. mcwilliams, fox, tinsley, o'neil, lots of great guys

Bob Castricone - 10/02/00 23:04:43
My Email:bobc3@earthlink.net

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Plank owner. Served on board until May 49 when ship left for Med cruise. I have a large scrapbook full of photos, menus, and other artifacts, of Midshipmen's cruise in 1948. Still have instruction booklet given us when we came on board, Gitmo photo of sh p. Looking for info on shipmates Sacks and Skolnik. Served as Air Office yeoman.

Jim Christensen - 09/30/00 23:36:06
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Robert A. Murphy - 09/30/00 16:36:09
My Email:Muphy225@aol.com

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WEST/PAC 79/80 VA-97 Warhawks LEMOORE, CA PLANE CAPTAIN 102 STRAIGHT DAYS AT SEA UP YOURS IRAN! THANKS USS CONSTELLATION! TIGER LADY HANG-OUT What's up R. Greene, Big John McCarthy, T. Mena, W. Phillips, M. Frank (Joan says hello, too!) Rest in Peace Lt. Gershon

Robert A. Murphy - 09/30/00 16:19:40
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Allan S. Matthews - 09/30/00 14:39:45
My Email:Tophats007@msn.com

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I made two cruises, on this Great Lady. She took me to longitude 00 latitude 00 where I along with a bunch of other sailors became part of the order of King Neptunes relm as Golden Shellbacks. I painted the first squadron emblem (VF-154) on the superstruc ure for folks to see when we were in port. (If anyone has a picture of the squadron emblems I would sure like to have a copy). Duties: plane captian, power plant shop VF154, and flight deck control.

Fred McNulty - 09/26/00 23:03:27
My Email:dkmckee@aol.com

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My friend Fred McNulty served aboard the Coral Sea from 1952 to 1954. He is looking for old shipmates, especially Bruce E. Moore from Coldbrook, NH. Any help appreciated

Mark Winters - 09/25/00 15:31:18
My Email:pol.Winters

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Salvatore Lisi - 09/25/00 02:56:14
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derrick herbst - 09/25/00 02:09:07
My Email:HerbstDerrick@aol.com

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served on coral sea 87-90 Great ship sorry to have seen her decomissioned.Would like to build a model of the ship but have not been able to locate any plans of it.If you hear about any that are available please let me know.My mailing address is 6617 high beach ct east new market md 21774.ps. I was able to find a set of damage control plans however that does no really help.

Jon Casey - 09/23/00 22:42:00
My Email:jckc85@sosinet.net

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Aboard 72-74, looking for "jonie," "danes," Cambell, Dave Mason, Cheif wolf, or others from the 'A' gang elevators 1,2, and 3!

Jon Casey - 09/23/00 21:45:34
My Email:jckc85@sosinet.net

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served abord 72 to 74, she's quite a lady !

SAM,J.Q. - 09/23/00 17:25:15
My Email:4SAMCLAN@LVCM.COM

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I ENJOYED SERVING ON HER DURING THE VIETMAN ERA OF '68-'69

"Gus" Littlefield - VF-154 - 09/22/00 19:24:31
My Email:Bknight154@aol.com

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I was in VF-154 on the '61-'62 cruise when #3 elevator departed. Flew into Cubi that night to "reduce deck loading", and was part of the 4 F-8 airshow for the ship's arrival the next morning. The show ended with us making a supersonic run down the bay, ca sing lots of discontent amongst some local brass. Anyone remember?

RADM Glindeman - 09/22/00 17:30:08
My Email:RADMU@concentric.net

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Spent XO/CO/CAG tours on her back to back ,62-65,. Going to reunion in Williamsburg in OCT.Hope to see you there.

Larry Bubp - 09/22/00 15:49:53
My Email:labubp@bright.net

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Larry Eldredge - 09/20/00 04:30:51
My Email:LEldredge@aol.com

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I was on the Coral Maru from 12/72 to 12/77. The crew and ship help me growup. I was EN2 in "A" gang, I took care of the emergency diesels fore and aft. I made three cruises on it. Maguazes operation. Found my shellback card it is dated 10th May 1975, cro sed at 106'-43E. Signed by Davey Jones and Neptune Rex. What a day that was. Join the Coral Sea Assoc.

Michael Boylen - 09/19/00 01:50:24
My Email:mboylen43@aol.com

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Served in G-3 div. from 83 to 86. email me if you want to talk.

Steven R. Murray - 09/18/00 14:59:15
My Email:murraysr@psns.navy.mil

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I was attached to the Coral Maru (Ologngapo's own)from 74-76. I made the 74-75 WESTPAC with Fighter Squadron-51 (the Screaming Eagles.

Wm. Douglas Van Syckle - 09/18/00 04:36:05
My Email:wilcher1@mail.com

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I will see what I can do to get you more photo's. MA1, USN (ret.)

Bill Farmer - 09/18/00 02:07:12
My Email:farmertrucker@aol.com

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I Proudly served aboard her from 1982-1985 in #4 Eng as a throttleman with Jim Skaggs and Bill Leslie in #4 Gen. She is a part of my life I'll never forget. May God richly Bless all that Served Aboard Her.

dan blankenship - 09/16/00 18:14:50
My Email:danatn@webtv.net

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went on board when i was 17yrs old, as a E-2 airman. i was assigned to S-6 division. 05 1973 to 06 1974

Theodore "Ted" Lavoot, AT1 - 09/14/00 20:56:59
My Email:lavoote@mail.northgrum.com

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Added notes: Made three rescues @ sea. Viewed one AJ Bomber lose hydraulics & crashed landed through all the barriers on the straight deck taking out over 13 planes which we pushed into the water. I have arial pictures of the Coral Sea including "Manning he Rail in Hungarian" for the Hungarian Revolution of October 1956. We had guests such as "King & Queen of Greece and US Ambassador Clare Booth Luce" on board. We hit a whale in the stormy Atlantic on our February 1957 return early A.M. shaking the whole hip, catching it in the open fo'c's'le & the speaker blaring "Will the 3rd Division lay fore to remove the whale". Great Times. I am currently an Avionics Project Engineer working for Northrop Grumman on the B-2 Stealth Bomber.

Fredrick A, Cupps - 09/11/00 00:56:00
My Email:Alansranch@aol,com

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I proudly served on the Coral Sae from 1965 to 1968. I did two tours. If any body from that era and from the Signal bridge,give me a shout. Some of us are still kicking. Love to hear from you.

Angela Bell - 09/09/00 19:58:35
My Email:rabell@dellnet.com

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Thank you so much for this web site. This has been a great help to me and my family to learn more about my father's history serving on the USS CORAL SEA.

Angela Bell - 09/09/00 19:37:40
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My Email:rabell@dellnet.com

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JOHN P KELLER - 09/09/00 16:27:33
My URL:http://www.yahoo.com
My Email:a6eintrudeva65@yahoo.com

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I only served on the CORAL SEA for a year and it was the next to last year of her active life,but being from the SAN FRANCISCO bay area I grew up seeing her berthed at ALAMEDA NAS. I was in the Sea Scouts in the early 80's and we would haul are boat out a the station for bottom cleaning. Sailors from the CORAL SEA and the Destroyer CARPENTER would help us out and then give us tours of their ships. It was then that I knew I wanted to serve on a carrier. Although she was not in the greatest condition at the time I served she was still a grand old lady and I am gratefull to have had the oppertunity to walk her decks into history.

Tom Bohling - 09/09/00 01:52:58
My Email:Comhaltas1@aol.com

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I enjoy this site often, am greatful to you for it. I eventualy will submit stuff to you.

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My Email:Byanna98 @ aol.com

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Bill Yannarella - 09/08/00 23:35:10
My Email:Byanna98

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I served on the coral sea from 1956 to 1957 it was the best duty i had while i was in the navy. going to the reunion in Oct. can't wait

Joe B. Taylor - 09/07/00 14:24:47
My Email:mr16ga@hotmail.com

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ships company 1974-1976 The Coral Sea earned two Expeditionary Force Medals, MUC, and Humanatarian Service Medal in less than one month. In May of '75'.

Charley Adair - 09/04/00 13:58:48
My Email:charley@sanmarcos.net

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Enjoyed the pictures. Great job. Although I was never on the Coral Sea, I had friends that were and I enjoyed looking over the sight. Thanks for the history.

Allan Anderson - 09/03/00 22:25:33
My Email:alandshel@aol.com

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I was in VF-151 and cruised on the Coral Sea from 1960 - 1962

GARY HOUSE - 09/01/00 02:40:18
My Email:GARY6722@AOL.COM

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I WAS ON THE CORAL SEA FROM SEPT 70 UNTILL DEC 72 I WAS A GUNNERS MATE IN 5TH DIV ON MOUNT #54

rodney adkins - 08/31/00 22:03:05
My URL:http://marlin375@aol.com

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good luck in your search for info and facts about all of the old ships they need to be remembered

Bill Hons - 08/31/00 18:31:36
My Email:WHONS@AOL.COM

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Served from May 1956 till decomm. in 1957 in Bremerton, Wa. Made 1956-1957 Med. Cruise. returned ti Norfolk unloaded all air group people and all ammo and left for the West Coast in Feb. 1957. Made cruise from Norfolk to the west coast with stops in Braz l, Chile and Panama. Put her out of service and went TAD to USS Shangra La, before reporting to USS Midway. On Coral Sea was in S-3 div. Worked in laundry and tailoe shop.

Chuck Bell (PN2 RET) - 08/27/00 17:07:31
My Email:CBellthe1@aol.com

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She was my home in 1962 and 1963, I was ships company PN2 in Personnel Office. We went to Sydney, Australia in 63. Remembering her and all my old friends. Thanks for chance to keep her alive. They lost an elevator at sea in cruise before mine. Where is Pu ket? (jumped overboard!)

Stevn "C" Kelsey - 08/27/00 01:21:37
My Email:kelseysteven@uswest.net

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Do you have a picture of the Coral Sea going throug the Suez Canal in 1983? I have a few photos of shipmates from 1982 to 1985.

Rich Carson - 08/26/00 14:54:22
My Email:snuggles@stratos.net

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1981 to 1985 "A" div. looking for others (skull and stu are you out there?)

Scott Albano - 08/25/00 22:38:05
My Email:albanse3127@aol.com

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I made the last 2 crusies on the Coral Sea as an AMS1 attached to VAQ-133. It was great being in port all the time, cant say that for the other carriers I was on. I liked the Coral Sea the best. I work for Gulfstream Aerospace now in Oklahoma City. Its a Living. Ive got lots of pics from the last 2 cruises & aas soon as I figure out how to use my new scanner i'll send you some. Great site & if any old shipmates remember me feel free to e-mail me. See ya!

jerry w black dc3 60-63 - 08/25/00 13:35:27
My Email:ctyrod@aol.com doDD@

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i served aboard from dec 1959 until jan 1963. r division co2 shop address [current] 27233 ed ray rd, athens, alabama 35613 0

Cdr. C. B. McDaniel, USN - 08/25/00 01:09:23
My Email:nails@cblink.com

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Executive Officer VF-154 on cruise in 1961-62.

Jerry L. Gay - 08/24/00 18:07:00
My Email:JMustang43@aol.com

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Was aboard Coral Sea (My 1st of 8 ships) from 1962 - 1964. Was in OI Div. Did the 1963 Westpac Cruise, which included "The Battle of the Coral Sea Celebration" in Sydney, Australia. I became a "Golden Shellback" on my very first cruise, which made futu e "Line Crossings" GREAT!!

Jim Beehler - 08/23/00 23:57:50
My Email:jimbgss@aol.com

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Great site! Lots of wonderful info about a great ship. My older brother Tim Beehler was on board '78 to '82.

Chris Postler - 08/23/00 01:28:44
My Email:cppcmpkls@juno.com

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1982-1984, looking for shipmates old and new. Norwood Mass

Jim Skaggs - 08/21/00 20:55:08
My Email:skaggsclan@aol.com

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Served on board from June 83 till Oct. 87. Worked in #4 Engine Room and #4 Pump Room. Hope to here from other Snipes new and old that were on the ship.

Joe Taylor - 08/21/00 19:59:57
My Email:jtlr@hotmail.com

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I've been looking for a CVA-43 site I am glad to find yours. I was ships company from Feb 75 to Sept 76.

Tom Barry - 08/20/00 22:51:19
My Email:tbarry@adelphia.net

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Oh yea by the way while i was looking at the photos of the scrapping i noticed the one of the anchors and the caption said that the other went to australia.Just in case you didnt know it,the one in the photo is now on display at the citadel in South Carolina.you can see it at their web site.Dont know the URL but you should locate it via your search engine.

Tom Barry - 08/20/00 19:00:51
My Email:tbarry@adelphia.net

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Hi guy,s it,s me again.Just wanted to let you know that after i wrote yesterdays message i spent a few hours trying to locate the e-mail address for the secretary of the navy.After about 4 hours i gave up but i just wrote to my congressman to have him point me in the right direction to try to have another aircraft carrier named after our coral maru.It may be a crap shoot but hey i,ll try anything once.Perhaps if some of you out there write your congressmen we might be onto something. would'nt it be great to see a shiny new Coral Sea get commisioned at Newport News?I mean you could never replace "OUR" Coral Sea But it sure would be great to see another chapter get started in her history.C-mon guys lets give it a try.

Tom Barry - 08/20/00 00:56:00
My Email:tbarry@adelphia.net

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Hi guy,s.Just need to vent a little bit here.I mean the u.s.s.Oriskany has been decommisioned for about 25 years and was only recently sold for scrap to an outfit in Texas.How come Coral Sea's fate was decided so quickly while the other got to sit for 25 years??I do'nt know,I guess i just sort of feel a little bit as though our ship was always treated like the"ugly duckling"and was scrapped just so they didnt have to look at her. Does anyone else feel the same or is it just me? Also is there a possibility of starting to lobby to possibly get another CV named after her(and not a lousy LPD either)?If so I feel it should be looked into,but i dont know where to start.Does anyone agree with me?????? Thanks shipmates i just needed to get that off my chest......T.Barry(MMFN)

Fuzzy - 08/19/00 23:26:31
My URL:http://bluestartattoos.com
My Email:fuzzy1hd@yahoo.com

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Served on the Coral sea 70-72,worked?in 2 baker boiler room,under Parker BT 1st class...Had some great times with those guys in PI and Hong kong... Hey Goober you still in Antioch????

LCDR Kurt Waymire - 08/18/00 07:56:48

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Searching for old carrier pictures. Great info.

Randy Kelso - 08/18/00 04:56:31
My URL:http://www.htcomp.net/kelso
My Email:kelso@htcomp.net

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Bernard B. Cox, AE2, you forgot to leave your email address in this Guestbook! Your squadronmates are trying to locate you, so please give us a way to contact you. I served with Mr. Cox and even bunked with him aboard Coral Maru while we were doing our part for the Vietnam War as part of VF-154 during 1964-65. BB, I have a picture of you and another shipmate in our berthing space; contact me and I'll email it to yo . Some of the rest of the gang have already been located and they would like to hear from you too!

Ken Kaiser - 08/17/00 04:31:26
My Email:Nifty5x@aol.com

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I was on the Coral Sea in 1967 in VFP-63 Det Golf. Left the cruise early due to illness and missed Bob Hope.

Tony Longo - 08/16/00 22:55:48
My Email:Alongo7109@aol.com

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Steve Berry - 08/16/00 14:30:10
My Email:viking5424

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Great site. My dad served 1954-1956 and has great stories of his time on board. He is very proud to have served aboard her and recalls his Navy days as some of the best of his life. He was Petty Officer First Class and,next to his Chief,was in charge of H AC and refrigeration systems on the ship. I dont think he has visited this site but I will certainly be letting him know its here. He would love to see the pics and memorabilia. Will also find out if he has anything to offer for postings. Thanks!

Alan R. Mutke, JO2 - 08/15/00 14:31:47
My Email:emdinc@earthlink.net

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Nice Job!

Karl Sorensen - 08/14/00 16:13:47
My Email:ksvikes@yahoo.com

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Did the Med cruise in M1 where we hit Moammar. Would like to hear from other MM's in 1 or 4 group. Dave Wiley, you still owe me money! Go ahead and forward it to Randy Klaus from 1 group. I still owe him. Sad to see the scrap pics. What a war wagon!

Bernard B. Cox , AE2 - 08/14/00 04:03:26

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I proudly served two tours with VF-154 "Black Knights" during the Coral Sea's deployment as the first U.S. aircraft carrier in the Gulf of Tonkin on Station Yankee.

Vern Trowbridge - 08/13/00 02:43:33
My Email:verntrow@bellsouth.net

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A great ship. I was privileged to serve aboard her from 1967-1969 as Communications Officer.

Dave Nicioli - 08/12/00 23:09:53
My Email:nichfam@aol.com

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Was on from 81-84. AO3 in G1 Div. I think this site is GREAT!! It really makes you think of all the good and bad times. Boy! What a PARTY! Remember Subic Bay? Any red shirts feel free to contact me.

Don Beck - 08/10/00 17:15:58
My Email:CruisinLasVegas@aol.com

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VF 154 Black Knight ...1963-1965. As long as we remember, she'll never die.

WALTER HARDY,JR. - 08/08/00 23:18:27
My Email:hardybuilt@aol.com.

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BACK AGAIN FELLOWS!I SERVED ABOARD 22 OCT 1964 TO 6 APR 1968 AND 17 JUNE 1977 TO 12 SEPT 1983. I GOT CRUISE BOOKS, PICTURES, 8mm MOVIES OF THE CORAL SEA WHEN I WAS STATIONED ABOARD. SO EMAIL ME ANY TIME YOU WANT I'M RETIRED BUT HAVE A HANDYMAN BUSINESS TO KEEP ME FROM GOING CRAZY.I KNOW THAT THOSE VIETNAM CRUISES WERE LONG BUT BEING IN THE INDIAN OCEAN FOR OVER 100 DAYS PUT YOU STRAIGHT FROM FLIGHT QUARTERS TO FIGHT QUARTERS AS AN AIRDALE LIKE MYSELF.

Walter Hardy,Jr. - 08/08/00 22:23:30
My Email:Hardybuilt@aol.com.

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When I went home in August 1995 when my Father died. I got a brief chance to see the Coral Sea at the salvage yard in Curtis Bay. It nearly brought tears to my eyes to see the ship I made 7 cruises on all cut up. I really wanted to retire on the Coral Sea when I came back in the Navy in May 1977 but things didn't work out that way for me.It really was so sad for me and many others when the Coral Sea left NAS Alameda never to return.

Al Kleveno - 08/08/00 01:54:55
My Email:firemedic@altavista.net

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OE Div 1971-1975

Mike BM / 4th Division - 07/30/00 14:20:33
My Email:USCoralSea@aol.com

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Ahoy there mates. I served abroad the USS Coral Sea CVA 43 from 1964 - 1966 Was on the West Pac cruse. In Hawaii our evaporators went down had to say there for 30 days. Then own to Sidney Australia. BUT !! we were call to arms. Went to Philippines to load up on bombs, ammo and stores. After we got under way the Capt. told us where we were headed. The gulf of Tonken South China Sea. to do battle with North Vietnam. Man I was only 20 , never heard of that spot on the globe. For liberty We went to Olongapo Philippines ( Subic Bay ) Hong Kong, Guam, And two cities in Japan Sasobo and Youkuska. In Guam when heading home we got the bad news we had to return for a few more months. That was heart break for sure. Does any one remember the collision with the USS Iwo Jima in San Diego, How about the un rep with an oil tanker and the hoses got lose and the oiler looked like a Texas oil well. That poor ship had oil all over her deck and bulk heads. Also how about the liberty in Subic Bay when the shore patrol had to call in the Marines using fixed bannets to stop the fighting among the sailors all trying to get back on board because it was late and we only hand a few liberty launches to get every on back to the ship. hat a night ha ha. Hey Radcliff, Carpenter, Larry. Willoby, Jankowski and many others ship mates in the 4th division A big hello and a San Megal beer to yea. I salute you all on the USS Coral Sea a proud fighting lady. She and her crew served her country well, for all thes s years she sailed the open seas.

MICHAEL WECHSLER - 07/26/00 21:23:51
My URL:http://WWW.PARSTEEL.COM
My Email:MICHAEL@PARSTEEL.COM

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1966 TO 1969 AA TO ADJ2 AIMD JET SHOP AIRCREWMAN ON SHIPS C1A PLANE FOR PART OF 1968 CRUISE. WONDERFUL MEMORIES

Keith Huard - 07/26/00 17:04:22
My Email:KMKC253@aol.com

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Served on the Coral Sea from 1978 to 1982 in M2 div. Looking for MMC Robert Cameron to thank him for all he did for me.The pics bring back some fond memories. Would love to hear from some old ship mates.

Beryl E Yates AK1 Ret - 07/26/00 04:11:25
My Email:bjyates@cnetech.com

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Thank you for the up-date and the refreshing of memories of the old girl. I often think of the ports of call and the many long days at sea. I think a little of us went with her at the last hour. Good by my dear friend......

Frank O'Brien - 07/25/00 20:11:30
My Email:francarol@webtv.net

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Served on Coral Sea 61/63 DC3 in Carpenter Shop,

CWO3 Tom Williams - 07/24/00 22:04:29
My Email:Twill@obht.com

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VF111, USS Coral Sea

- 07/24/00 01:34:36

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Rich Carson - 07/23/00 23:57:55
My Email:snuggles@stratos.net

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Tom that welder thing was pretty gross, I rememger soming back on board one night (rather loaded) and saw the freindship space capsule for the movie, I thought I was seeing things but it was real.

Fred Detheridge - 07/21/00 07:34:34
My Email:fredhb@directinternet.net

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Great Site, Lots of memories. I served on board from 6-87 to decom. CTRC (ret).

Mike Dilks - 07/18/00 07:38:47
My Email:msdilk@solutia.com

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Great Site, i was looking for any information on my Uncle whom i never met, he served on the Coral Sea in the early 60's, he was killed while at port in Hawaii, his name was Edwin Dilks, of New Jersey. Thank you Mike Dilks

Tom Barry - 07/17/00 22:26:11
My Email:tbarry@adelphia.net

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Hey Rich!Yea i remember being on the flight deck when Fred Ward and the other actors got off the helo and shook Captain Johnsons hand when they were filming that.Almost forgot about that.We were in port in Alameda at the time.If I remember right though there was no mention of the Coral Sea or the crew in the closing credits,although i could be mistaken.

Tom Barry - 07/17/00 22:24:10
My Email:tbarry@adelphia.net

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Oh hey i almost forgot,do you remember when the welder was killed in the weapons elevator shaft during the overhaul at NNSY?Pretty gruesome sight heard the fire watch wigged out.

rich carson - 07/16/00 16:33:46
My Email:snuggles@stratos.net

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Tom and all others I am looking for the picture of after the collision. The only photo I have is with the newspaper article, it is in my "pile-o-stuff" and I have to find it but I am looking

A.H. McClary,Jr - 07/16/00 06:40:51
My Email:mac_94566@yahoo.com

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Bill Leslie - 07/15/00 20:03:12
My Email:wdleslie@umich.edu

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I served aboard from 83-87. I was in m-4 div. would like to hear from anybody who served during that time. Thought the scrapping pics were very sad! Fond memories forever.

Clark Hale, USMCRet - 07/15/00 03:32:22
My Email:Proud to have know her

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I went aboard this proud ship when my unit was evauated from Koh Tang Island during the Mayaguez Operation May 15, 1975. I saw her docked at NAS North Island several time from 66-69. She was a proud ship and I was proud to have sailed with her for a few days.

Tom Barry - 07/14/00 22:26:12
My Email:tbarry@adelphia.net

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Just checking the sight as i do from time to time. I did make contact thru this site with someone i knew(mm3 Rich Carson).Really nice to see that so many people feel the same way as i do about the old girl.HEY RICH SEE IF YOU CAN FIND THAT PICTURE THAT WAS TAKEN AFTER THE COLLISION AND SEND IT IN TO BE POSTED.If anyone else has photos of that i think it would be an interesting addition to the website,besides im curious to see some as i got out shortly before it happened.Thanks

Lonnie Elliott - 07/14/00 17:41:33
My Email:LPCCW@aol.com

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I served 81 - 84 B-div 4-Charlie Fireroom. Great site! Any other "Hole Snipes" out there ?

Jack "Charley" Noble - 07/14/00 03:44:23
My Email:far@jps.net

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I've signed before - I was in X-Division from July 62 to July 64, MAA Yeoman, then in the Captain's Offce. Made the "63" Australia cruise (Golden Shellbacks!!!) I remember I refused to kiss the Royal Baby's belly until that EM hit me in the butt with a attle prod!!! Still trying to find "finite" dates when Puckett(sentenced to the brig while we were at sea) jumped overboard so I can research Navy logs

Rich carson - 07/14/00 01:53:13
My Email:snuggles@stratos.net

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I know you all proabably already know the facy thar the coral sea was used for the carrier shots in the movie "The Right Stuff"

Pat Quinn - 07/13/00 04:04:44
My Email:quinn@inreach.com

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I was in VFA-131 from'84 to'88. My first trip to the Coral sea was aboard a C-1 in march of '85, my only trap. Made two Med cruises. Left the ship in March '88 by COD off the coast of Barcelona. 23 years in Nav, best ship I was on! others were CVs 59,62,6 ,69 and 72. Nuke was the worst!!

Richard Evans - 07/13/00 00:24:00
My Email:USNBandit@aol.com

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I served in OI Division as a volunteer (from USS Kitty Hawk)in the IO in 1980, was there for the Hostage Rescue Attempt. Great ship, great crew.

Dan Toney - 07/07/00 21:18:38
My Email:dktoney@mcn.net

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G-Div, Flight Deck Crew from 11/1962-5/1966. What can I say that all of you guys have not already said about this great ship. Sure she doesnt hold a candle beside the great ships of today's Navy but while reading through all of the comments on this page, she damn sure holds a special place in our hearts and always will. Would love to chat with any of you guys about the good ole days. Just drop me a note when you have time.

david brechak - 07/07/00 16:00:06
My Email:none

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my name is david brechak .i served on the coral sea.I did alot of people wrong and would like to apologize.you may conntact me at 5096 silverdome p.o. box13857 dayton ohio 45413 or call me at 937 307 9847

william herbst - 07/07/00 02:59:33
My Email:roswell 5804

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i was aboard the ship from 1976 thur 1979.iwas a po-3 gunnermate ; made a west pac in 1977.

rich carson - 07/05/00 10:43:35
My Email:rich@pkwadsworth.com

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I havend seen many people from the early 80's posted up here yet,

Tom Azbell - 07/05/00 04:03:49
My Email:telda@myway.com

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Served on the cruise to Sidney Australia 1963 as a Radioman & got my Golden Shell Back on the way. Would love to hear from any other radioman during that period.

Harry T. Kelley, Jr. - 06/29/00 02:09:25
My Email:cva43roofrat@joplin.com

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Shipmates, Its great to see the pass. But, there was good times and sad times. I spent 3yrs & 8 mos. in Div. V-1. the time spent was from Dec.1968 to Sept. 1972. By the way its a great website. Hope hear from some of the old shipmates.Welcome home.

Brad Hill - 06/28/00 15:31:53
My Email:brohill@hotmail.com

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Searching for BT1 Christopher V. Jones. Approximate dates of service: 1987-91. Turkish officer he knew is in CA for training and wants to locate him.

Rick Sagadin - 06/26/00 18:55:09
My Email:ncrick@concentric.net

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Dear Bob, Loved your site! I was onboard Coral Sea from 6/76-6/80. As I've grown older I've become a little sentimental about the old girl. I really enjoyed the pictures and personal observations. Thank You! Rick Sagadin ET2/OE Division

Robert Underwood - 06/25/00 08:34:35
My Email:hoboman269@aol.com

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Served aboard her in 72 with VMAAW 224. A6 squadron...

Jon Karll - 06/25/00 07:44:41
My Email:Myschif@AOL.com

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Thank you for showing me the ship my father and God-father served on over 30yrs ago.

W. L. McCULLOUGH - 06/25/00 01:34:38
My Email:LMccul3895@AOL.COM

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I AM LOOKING FOR A U.S.S. CORAL SEA PATCH. IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN FIND ONE PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I SEARVED ON CORAL SEA '78 TO '82.

Martin E Montney - 06/24/00 01:42:59
My Email:mmontney@ameritech.net

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I really loved it! It brings back the good memories and the bad ones. It made me think of the guys that I served with and hoping to meet them again. Marty 1st Div. 71-72

jerry c. jones - 06/20/00 18:43:27
My Email:jerry@cccs-swmo.com

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i would like to contact crew members of G Division that served on the ship from december 1959 to june 1963. I was ao3 worked mostley on the flight deck area and was a loading crew member of operation quebec.

Barranco P.C. - 06/18/00 23:57:57
My Email:barrancop@aol.com

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onboard from 75 to 79. BT in 1 Charlie fireroom

Sammy Owens - 06/16/00 16:42:52
My Email:Sambo@bwoodtx.com

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B-divison,4-Able fireroom 1960-1963

Les Jackson - 06/15/00 15:21:56
My Email:ljackson@bayou.com

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I served on the Coral Sea from 1964-1966 in X Division as a journalist. I was assigned to Public Affairs Office. Went on the first Viet Nam cruise in 1965. I would like to hear from any of my old shipmates from that era.

- 06/13/00 21:46:33

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TERRY CLOSSON - 06/13/00 04:44:34
My Email:CLOSASONCTERNOR@AOL.COM

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I SERVED ABOARD THE USS CORAL SEA DURING THE VIETNAM WAR. I WAS ASSIGNED TO CAG-15 AIRWING, ATTACHED TO FIGHTER SQUADRON 151. THE "OLD SHIP" HAS A LOT OF STORIES TO TELL. IF ONLY THE WALLS(OOPS) I MEAN BULKHEADS COULD SPEAK

wallace r moore sr - 06/11/00 13:48:46
My Email:wgator83@aol.com

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Gary Cate - 06/11/00 03:26:17
My Email:Nightprowlerwolf@aol.com

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My brother served on the Coral Sea 1967-1968. He was aplane captain with VF-154 the A-4 Skyhawk squadron.Right now his computer is down so I thought i'd search for him.But when he is up and going,his E-mail name is Deaglenest.You can reach him there or you can contact flcbrdopra@aol.com. I was on the uss ranger from 1969-1973. I think this web sight is great for coral sea surfing at my leisure. Thanks for taking the time to keep the old girl afloat. Gary

Mark Gadomski - 06/10/00 22:59:34
My Email:gadomski@fast.net

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Served 79-81. A "STROKER" (what else do you do at sea?) as Capt. Dunleavy would say. Worked PLAT LENS V-2 div. and also AIMD when I made rate AMS-3.

Michael Fox - 06/09/00 21:29:17
My Email:mfox@fox-arch.com

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Wonderful tribute to a great ship. Even the scraping pictures are of real value. She is almost gone and then these photos will mean even more. DM3 Fox MF COMCARDIV THREE 11/71 - 6/72

Jim Johnson - 06/05/00 23:11:55
My Email:Muskfis@aol.com

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Served aboard the Coral Sea from Sept. 72 until Oct. 73. Left the ship in PI and headed for AC"A" school. Made the 73 Westpac. Great bunch of guys to work with and to have liberty with.

LAVERN E. SAYLOR CWO4 USN (RET) - 06/04/00 01:19:35
My Email:Lsa2561085@aol.com

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Proudly served aboard from June '87 to April '90 as IM3 Assistant Division Officer. Made the final two Med cruises and helped in the decommisioning process.

randy riley - 06/03/00 15:28:32
My Email:rileya0408@aol.com

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I served aboard Coral Sea from 1979 to 1981 with airwing VA-196. She was a great ship and had a lot of history. Hope we will always remember the brave sailors who served aboard her.

Francis "Ox" O'Connell - 06/01/00 18:15:25

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Great site. Served from 9-22-64 to 8-12-67. Made 2 full Westpac cruises and started 3rd. Left because I wasn't permitted to change rate for Computer "a" school. never looked back. Was associated with a great close knit division (FOX). Had some great times ashore both overseas and stateside. Been sufing the web in Vietnam and Navy sites for almost a year and have only come up with 1 shipmate. Hope to find others before it's too late. Belong to Association and recommend to all Coral Sea vets. Keep up the goo work.

Clinton M. Cox 55-57 - 05/30/00 15:27:17
My Email:tuffycox@coastalnet.com

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Very good site. Would like to add some photo's of Marine Detachment from 1955-1957.

Rich Carson - 05/29/00 13:50:09
My Email:snuggles@stratos.net

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Happy memorial day to all, remember our fallen brothers!!

John Solberg - 05/29/00 06:25:26
My Email:sfgabn@aol.com

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Served from recommision detail in San Diego in 59 to Jan 63 in OI div radar Im here Buck

robert valentich - 05/29/00 00:19:51
My Email:rcv43v@aol.com

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I was a MM in the o2-n2 plant from 76 to 79. I was on west-pac 76 cruise. Glad to hear from any former shipmates!

Jim Sandquist - 05/26/00 04:29:39
My Email:j.w.sandy@worldnet.att.net

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VF 151 1959 to 1961 any one else out there?

Phil Raup - 05/26/00 00:00:25
My Email:praup@hotmail.com

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Great sight!! I could spend all night reading about the "Good Old Days!". I was an AT2 in VF-151 from 1959 to 1962 and made all cruises in that period. Would sure enjoy hearing from someone from that period, especially VF-151.

GEORGE P. AMAVISCA - 05/24/00 22:04:28
My Email:GEAM@DDS.CO.YUMA.AZ.US

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SERVED ABOARD USS CORAL SEA 1960-1963 RADARMAN

frank courtright - 05/23/00 18:44:14
My Email:fwcourtright@juno.com

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I was a crew member from Dec.1963 thro Jan 1967. assigned to W Division.Rate and rank was GMT 3. Worked mostly in the after spaces.Would like to hear from any of my old shipmates from that time period.She was a great old ship, with lots to remember, some good, some not so good.Still some of my best memo ies.

Gregg Fliegel Sk3 - 05/22/00 05:14:03
My Email:Downrigga@aol.com

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I served aboard the Coral Sea from late 77 to Nov 81. I remember many of the sea stories. I was in s-1 division . One thing I do remember clearly was the incident with the russian cruiser during the standdown. The skipper did have one thing to say. he sai " Isnt it great to be Americans" I'm not sure I've ever felt such pride as that moment.One incident I remember was a fire in the medical department While we were in Bremerton. It was the snow ball fight with the yardbirds with a empty dry dock between us that I wish I had filmed. I really appreciate this site. I'm glad to know someone is as fond of the old boat as I am . THANK YOU

james w. adams - 05/21/00 21:37:26
My Email:jwanea@aol.com

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I was on the Coral Sea when she was recomissioned in the early '60s. What a wonderful experience. I sure had to learn fast. I was a young Engisn from Stanford assisgned to the A division as Asst. Division Officer. My Division OFficer borrowed my car o e night, with the Presbyterian minister's daughter with him, hit a tree, broke his neck. He lived, but was medically discharged. The Engineering Officer looked me and muttered something that I was to be the Division Officer. What did I know? Nothing. I did know enough to rally my four chiefs around me in my stateroom and said if they would protect me, tell me the words to say, we would get along fine. They did. And we did!! I belong to the Coral Sea Association.

bud carpenter - 05/21/00 03:46:25
My Email:budcarp@fnbnet.net

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I was aboard from 1971-1973 with VF111 and again in 1983 with VF21.

joe abbondolo - 05/19/00 16:28:43
My Email:jabbondolo@aol.com

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1948 1952 uss fdr cvb42 great site

YN3 DOUG THOMAN - 05/18/00 23:37:59
My Email:dtthomx4@freewwweb.com

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I served in the engineering logroom under Captain Pratt, during Dec.1985-July1988. Many grand memories of this old lady. I still proud to call this ship my home.

YN3 DOUG THOMAN - 05/18/00 23:37:30
My Email:dtthomx4@freewwweb.com

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I served in the engineering logroom under Captain Pratt, during Dec.1985-July1988. Many grand memories of this old lady. I still proud to call this ship my home.

C.T. Chism - 05/17/00 16:51:43
My Email:ctcisme@aol.com

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I served on the Coral Sea from Jan 1960 to May 1963 I was part of the recom crew in Bremerton Wash. Worked the cats and gear in V2 div like to hear from any old shippys I was sad to hear of her fate It was not right for a FIGHTER A DEFEATER AND A TASK FORCE LEADER to meet that end Thanks C.T

Peggy - 05/15/00 22:06:49
My Email:thekiltchecker@yahoo.com

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My father, now deceased, served aboard the Coral Sea 1947-49 and was a plank owner. His name was Allan Carlson Jr. and he was a radarman. When I told my mother aboutr this site she asked me to inquire if anyone knew Bob Mackey, former president of the C ral Sea Society. He would be about in his 70's, if anyone knows his whereabouts please email me at the above addy. This site really brings back lots of memories of my dad and I'm just sorry he's not here to see it. Peggy

Ron Roberts - 05/15/00 13:00:13
My Email:robertsr@starix.net

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Served on the Coral Maru from 2/62-10/64. Remember sitting on the pier in Yokosuka watching her come in (getting ready to report aboard) and she collided with the cruiser St. Paul. As I recall, a couple of guys got killed, damage to both ships. Remember l sing elevator on that cruise, remember her running aground in San Francisco bay, remember '63 cruise and being initiated as a "Golden Shellback" on the way to Sydney, remember entering the Bering Sea on the way back, lots of other things. Oh yeah, I remem er Puckett jumping ship somewhere in the middle of the Pacific. I can honestly say that I am extremely proud of having served on her. Watching her getting chopped in Baltimore was very hard to take, as I drove by each day on the way to work. Have a piece f metal from under one of the catapults that was given to me by Seawitch Salvage.

Rich Carson - 05/14/00 00:52:14
My Email:snuggles@stratos.net

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I was on board from 81 to 85 "A" division ac/r

Kelly Stevens - 05/12/00 13:44:27
My Email:ksisfine@aol.com

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MM3 Kelly Stevens,A div. from 76-79. I had a LOT of good times while serving aboard Coral Sea, but I didnt realize how good I had it until I got out in Nov 79. Would like to hear from other shipmates. Watpac 77 was hot, but very cool!

Paul Fender - 05/12/00 12:07:20
My Email:pickagrin@AOL.com

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Served on the Coral Sea with VF-13 on the Med Cruise in 1951. The last picture in the CVB gallery was interesting for me. Your web page is great! I was an AT2 when I left the Navy in 1953.

Paul - 05/12/00 12:03:03

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David Taylor - 05/12/00 03:02:15
My Email:dwtaylor@northnet.org

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Great Job Bob! I have enjoyed going through the photos and history of the Grand Old Lady, with many pictures not seen since I left her in June 1975. As the 25th Anniversary of the SS Mayaquez Incident approaches, on which I served with "FLAG" Staff aboard, I salute all who served her well with me and hope to hear from the shipmates who served with her over the years! Take care all! IS3 Dave Taylor

Buck Duane Hicks - 05/10/00 18:37:40
My Email:BucwhtHx@aol.com

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I severed the last of 1959 through 1962 was called Buckwheat would like to hear from former ship mates e-mail BucWhtHx@aol.com I really like the web site great work

Jim Oliver - 05/09/00 01:34:55
My Email:bollhollow@earthlink.net

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Served aborad the USS Coral Sea (CVA43) during the Vietnam War (1964-65) V-4 Division.

Jack - 05/08/00 05:05:46
My Email:far@jps.net

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Hated/loved her from July 62 to July 64- still trying to find a sailor who jumped ship during the 1963 cruise to westpac after captain's mast while we were at sea - name was Pucket and he was from VAH-2

Veryl Champine - 05/06/00 07:57:04
My Email:champine@frontiernet.net

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Great site that brings back a lot of memories. I was aboard for the 63 & 65 West Pac cruises as an AQF2 in VF154. Miss the days of being underway in deep blue water, used to love to sit on the sponson off the port side of the hangar deck and just watch he water come off the bow and the flying fish riding the air currents above the bow wave.

S. F. Guidry - 05/04/00 16:26:32
My Email:deedapop@aol.com

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real good, if i can think of anything i will let you know. got me to thinking. thanks for all the work you put in.

John Ludden - 04/30/00 06:17:50
My Email:luddens@psln.com

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Served aboard the Coral Sea Jan'67 to Apr'71; "M" Division MM2/C. Still keep in touch with Rick Reese, Bill Beauchamp and Bill Thompson. Had the honor,on several occassions, of playing golf with Rear Admiral James Ferris (USN-Retired) our old skipper and a true American Hero...GREAT SITE..JL

- 04/30/00 00:08:02

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Don Beck - 04/27/00 19:27:18
My Email:cruisinlasvegas@aol.com

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VF 154 63-65. Your site brought back a lot memories, most of the good!

Rodney A. Gonzalez - 04/27/00 10:51:12
My Email:rgonza5648@aol.com

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I served with VF-154 aboard Coral Sea for the '60-61 cruise. (I still have my cruise book). I didn't really know many of ship's company, however, I did go below to see the "Golden Rivit". I was aboard when we lost our #3 elevator. Yes the stories are t ue! I do have a few pictures of the great ship.

Randall R. Greer - 04/27/00 02:10:44
My Email:gnrnr460@aol.com

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I was aboard the grand lady during the dry-dock period in Bremerton, Washington in '78, and during the '79-'80 WestPac cruise attached to the Marine Detachment. It was sad to learn that she was decomissioned and put to the torch, and to view the pictures of the salvage operation. If anyone knows how to obtain a piece of her e-mail me the information. Thanks

Dave McLean - 04/27/00 00:25:21
My Email:WNTERHEAT2@Aol.com

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Hey all you Turd shirts From VA-97, Just want to say hey. Sucks that the Ship has finally Sunk. It was fun while it lasted. Hope to Hear from you Warhawks. (Pilots Too). Mark Baker!!! where the Heck are you????

Thomas J Barry - 04/24/00 23:03:34
My Email:tbarry@adelphia.net

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aboard 82-85 m-2 div.Would like to hear from any one from m-2 during that time.Doing well as a union pipefitter.could'nt stand her then but time sure does make a difference.Would give anything to take even a one day cruise on her now just for nostalgia.Poor old girl,she deserved a better ending than the one she got.Who knows maybe someone will lobby to have a new one named after her.

Ronald Greene - 04/24/00 16:25:46
My Email:rgreene@siac.com

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Was with VA97 for 2 WESTPACs 79/80 and 81/82

EWC Pau; Clark, USN, RET - 04/23/00 01:54:34
My Email:PoppyDC@aol.com

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When I went aboard in '73 the Coral Sea was known as 'San Francisco's Own'. I gave her six years of service and am grateful that you are remembering her. Thanks.

Kevin Burke - 04/19/00 03:52:25
My Email:KJBurke196@aol.com

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I served on the Coral Sea from 79 to 83. I was mostly on the flight deck as a plane captain with VA 196. Loved your page. Kevin Burke

James Corder - 04/18/00 02:19:57
My Email:jcorder@prodigy.net

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I was aboard the Coral Sea when they sent us into the tonkin Bay 1965.I was in #3 engine room main control.I was a MM2 top watch and i darn sure remember the deck plates shaking when we took her up to top speed.I miss my old Navy buddies they were a good unch of guys.We set some records on her while we were over there, very proud to have been a part of the crew.Thanks for a great web site.

Richard "Brad" Bradford - 04/17/00 21:50:16
My URL:http://www.visi.com/~coralsea
My Email:coralsea@visi.com

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Great Site! I will be adding a link to it on my site. Keep up the good work!

Donald Saddler - 04/08/00 20:07:53
My Email:saDDlercv42

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Good Luck on your web page for the "Coral Sea" Wiil send you some sites to check out.