USS Canberra CA 70 - CAG 2 Log Book
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Shipmates
Posted on March 9, 2010 12:34 am
Name:
Ron Weaver
Email: t28ron@commspeed.net
Comments:
HI Guys. Am looking for shipmates who were in the OS div 1959/1961.
Ron Weaver SM3
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Navy Life Days
Posted on February 28, 2010 11:56 am
Name:
Don Mathews (Matt)
Email: MKDCO@AOL.COM
Location: Odessa, Tx.
Comments:
Howdy to all old shipmates from Aug."66" thru Aug."68". Was in 4th. Div. with BM2 Prater and BM2 Jackson, Matheson, Sheffield, Bloodworth, Lewis and lots more guys back then. Those names come to mind. Moved into 7th. Div. with Holcomb, Corrigan, Beck, Chief Rose, Brown, Moya, and the guys from the weapons office, Vera, Clay and the others. Was transferred off in later Aug. "68" just the day before the ship left for WestPac again and went to PBR school and then in-country for real true to life fun and games. Got back in Feb. "70" and had Gary Lange in the Riv. Div. and he was off the ship also. We still keep in touch as with Chief Rose and Sheffield. Had a great time Holy-stoning the deck for our trip to Ausy land. Times that will not be forgotten. Got out as a GMG2.
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A proud history
Posted on February 28, 2010 06:20 am
Name:
Phil
Email: phillipgrimbergen@yahoo.com
Location: Australia
Comments:
Last year we were lucky to visit the Australian Maritime Museum in Sydney, and were told the full, amazing story of the USS Canberra.
Anyone who served on that ship can be very proud of there dedication to service.. in memory of the original H.M.A.S Canberra.
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Vietnam Duty
Posted on February 24, 2010 01:28 pm
Name:
Bill Gorisek
Email: billgorisek@comcast.net
Location: Winder, Georgia
Comments:
Served in fist and also bosn division from 1962 to 1966.
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Service
Posted on February 22, 2010 06:45 pm
Name:
Martin King
Email: pking@snet.net
Location: North Haven, CT
Comments:
I served aboard 10/1943-11/1945
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Service
Posted on February 18, 2010 01:58 pm
Name:
dedhed52
Email: d.ednie@verizon.net
Comments:
My father-in-law, Stan Spoor, served aboard Canberra in WWII as a Pharmacist Mate. One of his duties was to prep the bodies for burial at sea after the ship was torpedoed.
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Superbowl
Posted on February 10, 2010 06:41 pm
Name:
Cecil Kersh
Email: ckersh@cox.net
Comments:
Hello from the land of the Superbowl Champions. Just in case anyone out there did not see or hear the news the NEW ORLEANS SAINTS did win the Superbowl last Sunday night. What a game.
Cecil
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U.S. Veteran Compensation Programs
Posted on February 9, 2010 09:20 pm
Name:
Rance Jurevwicz
Email: admin@veteranprograms.com
Homepage:
U.S. Veteran Compensation Programs
Comments:
www.veteranprograms.com
We love this website. It has been very helpful for our members. Also, our members tell us that our website is the best place for veterans to find information about compensation, pension and benefits for veterans. We have been told that VSOs now recommend that veterans visit our website first before filing a claim. Veterans learn about the process, who to see, where to go, and how to maximize their disability claims. Visit today!
www.veteranprograms.com
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Served 1962
Posted on February 9, 2010 03:59 pm
Name:
LeeAnn Martin
Email: leeannm123@insightbb.com
Location: Bowling Green, Ky.
Comments:
I served aboard the Canberra from Feb, until Dec. 1962. I came aboard the night before we went to the Med for seven months. Was aboard during the Cuban Missile crisis. Discharged late Dec to return to school. I came aboard as a HM3 and made HM2 in the fall. I tried to talk my way out of the promotion as I was getting out in Dec, two moths early. I ran the treatment room and held sick call every morning.
This will probably turn a lot of former shipmates off. I am half way through my sex resignment. That is the reason for the email address. My name is now LeeAnn Martin.
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Vietnam
Posted on February 5, 2010 11:09 am
Name:
Gary Hartley//Brandy Hartley
Email: brandye.hartley@hotmail.com
Location: usa
Comments:
My Father, Gary Hartley, was aboard the USS Canberra from 1966 to 1968. He just passed away on Jan.12th, 2010. He had a very rare cancer (Mantle Cell Lymphoma). My family believes toxins from Vietnam were to blame. He was a healthy man up until last year, planted his own garden, walked miles in the woods ALL the time. Hunted, fished, quit smoking when he was twenty five & wasn't an alcoholic. He died twenty years too soon.
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Around World Tour
Posted on February 4, 2010 11:57 pm
Name:
Gerald (Jerry) Fein
Email: g.c.fein1@att.net
Comments:
SFM3 (Repair Div) 1958 - 1960
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Shipmates passing
Posted on January 25, 2010 08:33 am
Name:
Bruce Whealton
Email: bjwhealton@yahoo.com
Comments:
I'd like to report the passing of my Father-in-Law George John Gazire, Sr. , on Dec 15, 2009. He served on board during WW2. He used to tell me about the torpedo attack on the Canberra and how he was topside and watched the torpedo hit.The event is also described in the book "Sea of Thunder" by Evan Thomas, on page 165.Thank You !!
Bruce Whealton EM1(SS) retired
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Louis Meschini
Posted on January 24, 2010 07:49 pm
Name:
Ed Bzdula
Email: lynned22@verizon.net
Location: Marshfield, Ma
Comments:
I just wanted to report the passing of my father in law, Lou Meschini, on January 8, 2010. He was on board from 1943-1946. He served on one of 5" gun crews and reminisced fondly of his time on board. He mentioned that at one time he was selected by Captain Early to stand guard as an Admiral or other dignitary came on board. Would anybody know who this may have been? Lou was a great guy and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
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1960-1963
Posted on January 19, 2010 05:19 pm
Name:
Donald Sos
Email: muro.john@gmail.com
Location: Easton, PA
Comments:
I was fireman, number 2 boiler room. I'm looking for shipmates that served in B division from 1960 to 1963. I served with John Turk BT3 and Dave Davis BT3
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Looking for shipmates
Posted on January 18, 2010 03:05 pm
Name:
Ren C. Bare
Email: garren.bare@gmail.com
Location: Roanoke, VA
Comments:
Hello everyone!!! So great to see my ship again!! I'm looking for anyone who served in S-3 Div. from 1958-1962. Hope to be able to attend the 2010 reunion. I sure enjoyed my time on the world tour and miss all my shipmates and friends. Please e-mail me if you have any info. Thanks R.C. Aka Doc
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George Walter
Posted on January 13, 2010 06:49 pm
Name:
Tom Walter
Email: walter3739@sbcglobal.net
Comments:
My dad was an enlisted man on the Canberra when it was struck in 1944.
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Still looking
Posted on January 12, 2010 07:14 pm
Name:
Joe Bevilacqua
Email: routetoo@aol.com
Comments:
LOOKING FOR JONES, BEAGLE, PICKET,LAMB, OWENS, HARVELL, MARTIN, WE ALL WORKED IN SHIP SERVICE S-3 1963 – 1965.
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Member of Crew
Posted on January 12, 2010 12:31 pm
Name:
Horace Conway
Email: littlejoeconway@verizon.net
Comments:
Served aboard the Canberra from 1959 thru 1961 in the Electronics Department.
Anyone who would like to get in touch with me can do so at: littlejoeconway@verizon.net
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Just signing in
Posted on January 11, 2010 11:07 pm
Name:
Russell E. Alverson
Email: alverson_8@q.com
Comments:
I was on board from 68-69 On the last VietNam Cruise. Also helped in the decommission of her.
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Vietnam Duty
Posted on January 8, 2010 07:31 pm
Name:
Bill
Email: fishhunt4@frontiernet.net
Comments:
Looking for any shipmates who served on Canberra in Vietnam waters and have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.I was on Canberra from Dec 64 to Oct 66. VA states we are not qualified for any benefits as we are considered "Blue water Navy" Most often we were so close to shore we had to wear flack jackets and helmets. Is it possible the agent Orange sprayed along the coast could have gotten in our drinking water or drifted out to sea? Especially around Chu Lai, Tuy Hoa and DaNang where we spent considerable time?
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