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Bill Murphy |
Thursday, 8/2/01,
1:57 PM |
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Started boots on
Jan.7,1945. Finished up the at SM school Aug 13,45. Served in
the pacific aboard LCI 532,till is was decomm'ed in San Diego in
June of 46. Was company bugler at boot camp also. really like
the web site |
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From: |
brooksville, Florida |
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E-mail: |
bemurf@gateway.net |
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ben lo cicero |
Tuesday, 7/31/01,
6:11 PM |
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From: |
benywood new york |
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Web Site: |
blocicer |
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joe devine |
Tuesday, 7/31/01,
7:46 AM |
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boot camp at sampson
ny. 3/31/43 to 6/1/43 spent the next 30 months on the DESTROYER
USS MAC KENZIE DD614 GOT OUT OF NAVY 2/8/46 JOE DEVINE |
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From: |
phila. pa. |
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E-mail: |
macdd614@yahoo.com |
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Wilson E. Williams |
Sunday, 7/29/01,
12:40 PM |
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Today (7/29/01)I met
Richard Martin, who I found out belonged to the Sampson WW2 Navy
Vets. He was at the flea market here in Oak Hill and also lives
just up the street from me. We talked for some time about
Sampson. I was in Sampson for Boot training in the Fall of 44,
and was reminded ofit by Ralph C. Jones, EMC USN (Ret) whos
letter appeared in a copy of the magazine Dick let me have.
(Page 16; Vol. 13, No 4, December l, 2000) when he mentioned
being rousted out of the rack to shovel snow in Rochester for
the railroad. I too was in that detail. COLDER THAN A WITCHES
well you know. I will be sendingin my dues as soon as I can.
really enjoyed the letters from the other Vets. I don't have any
records of my time at Sampson as I lost a lot of paperwork to a
flood in NY. Looking forward to more news, I remain shipmate
Bill Williams USN 910 57 35 |
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From: |
Oak Hill, Fl. 32759 |
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E-mail: |
tworoos@ucnsb.net |
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Ray Houghtaling |
Monday, 7/23/01,
7:11 PM |
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Visted your fine
museum while staying at Sampson State Park. It is very nice. I
didn't know it when I was there but my father was discharged
from Sampson at the end of the war. He was on the USS Bassett
APD73, they picked up 152 survivors from the USS Indianapolis.
If anyone was on any of the rescue ships he would love to here
from you. He is chairman of the APD organization and have
members from other rescue ships. You can contact him apd73@webtv.net
I was on DD706 USS Gainard during the one we lost. |
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From: |
Cairo, N.Y. |
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E-mail: |
rayhough@mhonline.net |
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Jack Driscoll |
Monday, 7/23/01,
9:47 AM |
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At Sampson july 10th
44 D unit Company # unknown was sent to camp Perry Va after boot
then to Calif was assigned to the apa uss pitt til 46 trying to
find my co number thanks Jack D |
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From: |
Pokipsie /Bronx |
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Web Site: |
papad713@aol |
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Steve Burry |
Sunday, 7/22/01,
1:33 PM |
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From: |
Eagleville,PA |
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E-mail: |
RRustee@aol.com |
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RobertMartin
EmigNew Jersey |
Friday, 7/20/01,
11:48 AM |
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Went through boots
from Nov 1943 in G Unit.F Unit had opened and had spinal a
meningitest outbreak. Went to Q area for an operation and left
Sampson for U of Chicago signal school. First ship DE 679 the
Greenwood. Returned from Pacific and went aboard APA 199 the USS
Magaffon. Was a plank owner on both ships. Last invasion was
Okanawa. |
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From: |
New Jersey |
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E-mail: |
n1re@msn.com |
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Carolyn Vasquez |
Thursday, 7/19/01,
8:31 PM |
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My father is Rene
Croteau of Berlin NH (in the 40s). He went through Sampson
towards the end of the War and ended up on the USS Osberg
(Destroyer Escort). He's 75 and still kicking if there's anybody
out there who remembers him. It's great that this web site is
here. I'm grateful for it. |
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E-mail: |
CarolynVasquez@email.msn.com |
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Jim MacDougall |
Thursday, 7/19/01,
1:05 PM |
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I was not in the Navy
and took basic training for the Air Force in October of 1950.
You have done a wonderful job on this web site -
congratulations. Jim MacDougall |
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From: |
New Bern, NC |
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E-mail: |
jimmac@new
bernnc.com |
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Alfred Carlo Jr. |
Thursday, 7/19/01,
11:22 AM |
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Hello, My Dad was at
Sampson for boot camp in 1943. He tells me he spent 6 months
there and was then shipped to Pensacola, Fl. where he worked on
the PBY Catalina flying boats. He spent the balance of the War
in Pensacola. Dads name is Alfredo Carlo and is 89 years old and
still kicking. He was 31 years old when he was drafted. |
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From: |
Highland, NY |
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E-mail: |
alfred.carlo@att.net |
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Phil MacMichael |
Sunday, 7/15/01,
8:18 PM |
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Just browsing. Will
visit soon for first time. |
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From: |
Scio, N.Y. |
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E-mail: |
philmacm@aol.com |
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Joseph Martin |
Saturday, 7/14/01,
1:43 PM |
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Arrived Sampson July
1944. Group picture of Co. 150 taken 8/23/44. Tranferred to
Seabees @ Davisville RI. Assigned to newly formed 144th NCB.
Troop train to Hueneme then shipped out to Pacific aboard USS
General Harry Taylor. Ended up on Guam. Any one out there from
Co. 150 or 144th? |
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From: |
Groton, NY |
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E-mail: |
Joe70223@aol.com |
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Gordon Blanchard |
Friday, 7/13/01,
5:00 PM |
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a great web sit.
enjoyed very much. i am a member and always will be. took boots
in sept. 1943. thanks for all that has been done keeping sampson
a live. gordon blanchard lst285 |
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From: |
3361 coykendall, rd. watkins ny
14891 |
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E-mail: |
lst285@cs.com |
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Ralph F. Nicolia |
Friday, 7/13/01,
2:36 AM |
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Have visited this
sight many times and was at Sampsonin aug to nov 1944 Dewey unit
co. 241 would like to hear from anyone that was in our co.part
of our co. went on to CA and was assigned to the USS Norton
Sound. |
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From: |
Lancaster, Ohio, Then |
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E-mail: |
rfnicolia@1st.net |
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William M. Rose |
Thursday, 7/12/01,
2:40 PM |
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I really enjoy the web
site at Sampson. I served with the U. S navy Submarine service
after leaving Sampson. I was stationed on the USS Pomfret SS 391
and the Grampus SS523 during Korea. |
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From: |
San Angelo, TX 76906 |
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E-mail: |
billrose@wcc.net |
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William Truax |
Wednesday, 7/11/01,
7:46 PM |
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My Dad was at Sampson
for basic traning during world war 2 He passed away in 1993. He
was in company 116 and grauduated on July 22 1943. |
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From: |
St.Petersburg,Fl. |
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E-mail: |
Bat269@aol.com |
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Harry Allston |
Saturday, 7/7/01,
11:25 AM |
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Got to thinking, gave
no info. Was at Sampson from Jan/3/44 to Mar ???/44. Assigned to
LCT 1019. (ETO) and LCT 647 (PTO). Any one out there ??? |
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From: |
Reedley, CA |
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E-mail: |
allnavy@juno.com |
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Harry Allston |
Saturday, 7/7/01,
11:20 AM |
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Been here before. Just
wanted to 'touch base' again. Thanks for the web site. Harry |
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From: |
Reedley, CA (Phila. PA) |
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E-mail: |
allnavy@juno.com |
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Friday, 7/6/01, 5:18
PM |
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Do you not have a new
Chaplin? |
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RAYMOND HAMMOND |
Wednesday, 7/4/01,
5:26 AM |
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COMPANY S-22 SEPT.
1943 |
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From: |
CONN. |
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E-mail: |
SEAGULL56@MSN.COM |
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Leo D. Stapleton |
Sunday, 7/1/01,
11:19 AM |
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Enjoy the site very
much. Seeking anyone who arrived in Sampson, 11/1/44, C Unit,
Company 118. |
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From: |
South Boston, Ma. |
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E-mail: |
ldstapey@aol.com |
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Leo D. Stapleton |
Sunday, 7/1/01,
11:18 AM |
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From: |
South Boston, Ma. |
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E-mail: |
ldstapey@aol.com |
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Theodore E Lewis |
Thursday, 6/28/01,
7:28 PM |
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One of these days I'm
going to make it back to Sampson ! |
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From: |
Severna Park, Md |
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E-mail: |
lewiste@aol.com |
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Frank J. Cole |
Thursday, 6/28/01,
6:35 PM |
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From: |
Rockville, MD |
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Walter Raney USN
Ret |
Thursday, 6/28/01,
9:47 AM |
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I found this site
through NTC Bainbridge site. Excellent site. |
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From: |
Orlando, Fl 32817-1713 |
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E-mail: |
Wraney1`066@aol.com |
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Peter P. Loupe |
Tuesday, 6/26/01,
11:21 AM |
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Was at Sampson in
1943, Company 239, Unit D. Sent to Oran Naval Base in Algeria.
Crane operator, Whse 3 there from 1943 to 1945. Orginally from
North East, Pa now living in Florida. Looking to hear from
anyone who might have served in these areas. |
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From: |
Ft. Pierce, FL |
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E-mail: |
roshlee1@yahoo.com |
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Hal Friedberg |
Sunday, 6/24/01,
2:06 PM |
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Was in boot camp July
45 Missed 3in 50 shell broke my toe anybody rember that in C
co.upper barracks After was on fire Dept. on base |
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From: |
Then Bronx N.Y. |
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Web Site: |
hal
Friedberg |
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E-mail: |
hal4873@juno.com |
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Emmett Baker |
Sunday, 6/24/01,
11:14 AM |
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I enlisted in the Navy
in Feb. 1944 and went to Sampson for boot training. Afterwards I
attended Signalman's School and graduated as SM3/c. From there
went to Noroton Heights, CT and on to San Jose, CA. Left there
in Jan. 1945 for Ulithi where I remained until Oct. 1945. I was
a Signalman on the Islet of Sorlen. After that I transferred to
Guam and became a member of the crew of the USS Stockdale,
DE399. Your site brings back many memories. You are doing a fine
job. Congratulations. |
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From: |
Kingston, MA. |
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Web Site: |
ULITHI |
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E-mail: |
ebb26@webtv.net |
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Everett Jones |
Tuesday, 6/19/01,
1:06 PM |
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I am a Sampson member.
Served Jan-Feb 1944 Co.205 I belive.Visited 2 yearsago in June
and got the Royal Treatment and guided tour.All of you at the
base have done a great job and as i read the newsletter you get
better and better. Hopeto return soon. |
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From: |
Hollywood,Fl |
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E-mail: |
Jagjones
@aol.com |
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Richard E. Thomas |
Tuesday, 6/19/01,
8:15 AM |
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Sampson boot camp from
June 1945 to Aug 8/45. Company D 275. Have company picture which
is in excellent condition, but has no names on it. Would like to
hear from shipmates. Later served on Uss Astoria CL90 after
short hitch on USS Wasatch AGC9 Visited Sampson Naval museum
last week. Wonderful experience. |
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From: |
Winston-Salem NC |
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Web Site: |
REThomas |
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E-mail: |
REThomas@hullnumber.com |
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Stanley E Cohick |
Monday, 6/18/01,
7:25 AM |
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Had Basic training at
Sampson,N.Y. 4/93 went overseas on on board LST after 18 MO.
came back went to Newport,Rhode IS, was assigned to USS Tortuga
LSD. 26, commissioned New,went through the Panama canal and went
to Okinawa and got into worst typhoon of History in 1945.Stanley
Cohick |
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From: |
Carlisle, PA. 17013 |
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E-mail: |
secohick@aol.com |
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Robert J. Smith |
Saturday, 6/16/01,
1:11 PM |
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Awesome Web Site. Lot
of planning and hard work. Congratulations and well done. The
accomplishments by the members in the last 14 years is
unbelievable. Who said it couldn't be done. Thank you. It's an
honor to be a member of such a great Organization. I wear my hat
with pride. |
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From: |
Geneva, New York |
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E-mail: |
bobiej46@seneca.net |
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David G. Levesque |
Thursday, 6/14/01,
6:41 PM |
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I'm a native of Nashua
N.H. and my Boot camp days were Sampson, March 1945. To this day
I believe the A-Bomb is the reason I'm alive today. I've never
kept up with information about Sampson other then hear the Air
Force took over after the Navy left. The reason I'm aware of it
now is NMA Newsletter on the Convention in August in that neck
of the woods. I've lost every connection with boot camp (group
picture) the three Nashua friends I went to camp with, all
deceased now. I gave the good old Navy 21 + years after retiring
got sand in my sneakers and gave the Merchant Marines 6 more
years as an AB. Is their any where I could get information on
time an individual spent, a roster or something in boot camp.
Any info.. would be appreciated. Thanks shipmates. DGL (Jerry) |
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From: |
Lakewood, CA. |
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E-mail: |
davidlevesque01@mediaone.net |
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Steve Bull |
Thursday, 6/14/01,
7:57 AM |
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Just checking on the
great job Jake Rilling has done. |
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From: |
Sampson Navy Museum |
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Web Site: |
lst848@aol.com |
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E-mail: |
lst848@aol.com |
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Don Hall |
Wednesday, 6/13/01,
9:04 AM |
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Great Site |
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From: |
Boca ,FL |
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E-mail: |
tkhall@aol.com |
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Irv Burstein |
Sunday, 6/10/01,
3:43 PM |
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Went to Sampson July
1944 untill Sept.1944 then to Davisville, R.I. for crash course
in morse code. Then to Phila. Pa.aboard the USS Antietam CV-36
of which I am a plank owner. I am a member of the USS Antietam
Association. I do not remember unit or company number while at
Sampson. Hope someone can help me out. |
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From: |
Bronx,N.Y. |
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E-mail: |
ICBurst@aol.com |
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George E. Bassett |
Friday, 6/8/01, 8:07
PM |
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My father Geroge N.
Bassett went to boot camp at Sampson, and was a member of your
group until passing away. I was born at the Navel Hospital at
Sampson in June '44. I now live about 4 miles away but have
spent 20 years roaming the world for the US Coast Guard. Good
job on both the base and the web site. |
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From: |
Romulus, New York |
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Web Site: |
George's
place in cyberspace |
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E-mail: |
george@geb.cc |
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John driscoll |
Thursday, 6/7/01,
1:46 PM |
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At sampson in 44 july
i think d unit do not remember co number could use some help
thanks |
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From: |
Poughkeepsie N Y |
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E-mail: |
papad713@aol.com |
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john |
Thursday, 6/7/01,
12:33 PM |
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From: |
new jersey |
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E-mail: |
tomali@snip.net |
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helen purcell |
Saturday, 6/2/01,
6:20 AM |
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you've done a great
job. you should be very proud of your work. |
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From: |
new jersey |
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E-mail: |
hpurcell@netzero.net |
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George E Boddy |
Thursday, 5/31/01,
9:35 PM |
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Iam a member of WW2
Sampson Vets Unit G Co 508 Sept.1943 and was just surfing the
DESA web site as I am a member of that also. Was sent to EM
school in Saint Louis,MO for 16 weeks and served on the USS
McConnell DE163 in the Pacific. We escorted carriers most of the
time. Was in on the surrender of Mille that took place aboard
the USS LEVY DE162 and the surrender of Jaluit was signed on the
Mcconnell in the Marshall Ilsands. I havent gone through this
whole web site yet but so far have really enjoyed it so far.
Hope to see a lot more sign in. |
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From: |
North Tonawanda, NY |
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E-mail: |
Gboddy4@cs.com
OR BoddyG@aol.com |
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Jack Pfaff |
Wednesday, 5/30/01,
5:03 PM |
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Member of USNTC
Bainbridge Assoc. Was browsing our website and came across info
on Sampson. Several of my high school buddies and I enlisted in
the Navy in June 1945. Some went to Bainbridge and some to
Sampson. |
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From: |
Murrysville, PA |
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E-mail: |
pfaffjghj@msn.com |
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Irv Walter |
Tuesday, 5/29/01,
1:04 PM |
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From: |
Palmyra, NY |
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Web Site: |
Drumlin
ARC |
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E-mail: |
wa2sok@rochester.rr.com |
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Louis Williams |
Monday, 5/28/01,
4:47 PM |
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I signed in some time
ago.I forgot I went thru Sampson in 1943.I donot remember our
groop number.I sure would like to have it. Can you let me know
if you have it. Thank you. |
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From: |
Wilmington, DE. |
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E-mail: |
tugboatlou@aol.com |
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Burt Erickson
Nelson |
Thursday, 5/24/01,
7:16 AM |
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I was a member of
Callahan's Country Club (C-Unit) at Sampson in May 45 to July.
Was stevedoring at the Newport News yards when the bomb was
dropped, but just a few weeks later was shipped out aboard the
Albemarle for Hawaii. This converted seaplane tender, however,
did the near impossible, and ran aground in the Gaillard Cut in
the Panama Canal and so instead of beautiful Hawaii, 2000 sad
swabbies were transferred to the USS Pope at TI and shipped off
to Calicoan, in the Philippines for 9 months! |
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From: |
Hamburg, N.Y. |
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E-mail: |
bnelson@buffnews.com |
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George Klimcsak |
Wednesday, 5/23/01,
3:02 PM |
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I am a recent member
had my first Spring Meeting WW 2 Navy Veterans on April 14 at
the Earle Naval Depot in Colts Neck NJ. It was such a surprise
to meet my Boatsman Mate Al Duncan at the Lunchen. We had been
statioed on LCI 791 at Okinawa in 1945. I had just arrived on
Okinawa after finishing Boot Camp at Sampson and this was my
first assignment. We chatted all afternoon and it was a joy
seeing Him once again. |
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From: |
East Brunswick, NJ |
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E-mail: |
Klimy@world
net.att.net |
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Erick Lagerberg |
Sunday, 5/20/01,
12:41 PM |
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Hi.I am a member of
the Bainbridge association,but I had a good friend,Richard Ryan
of Dayville Ct.He was a member of the Sampson Naval Veterans in
Sampson NY We walked alot together,beong ex Navy vets.Got to be
good friends.He passed away Nov 2nd 2000. After reading about
your site,I can see why he took pride in talking about it often.
Thanks. Erick |
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From: |
Ct |
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E-mail: |
lagy@snet.net |
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JOHN LAVEZZO |
Saturday, 5/12/01,
6:35 PM |
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VISITED THE NATIONAL D
DAY MUSEUM IN NEW ORLEANS LAST MONTH. IT IS EXCELLENT, DON'T
MISS IF YOU HAVE A CHANCE.PLAN TO SPEND ONE PLUS DAYS. HOWEVER
YOU MAY WANT TO WAIT BECAUSE ON DEC. 7 THIS YEAR A NEW SECTION
COVERING THE ENTIRE PACIFIC CAMPAIGN FROM PEARL HARBOR TO TOKYO
BAY IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN. CHECK THEIR WEB SITE
www.ddaymuseum.org |
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From: |
PULASKI, NY |
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E-mail: |
SAMPSALT@AOL.COM |
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Richard A Heroux |
Saturday, 5/12/01,
3:21 PM |
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My brother donald J
Heroux Jr. went through boot camp at Sampson in the 40's |
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From: |
Bremerton WA |
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E-mail: |
sheroux@hotmail
.com |
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