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Glynn Newsom |
Saturday, 5/12/01,
10:44 AM |
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I enjoyed the web site
very much. I did not train at Sampson. I trained at Bainbridge
MD April, May, and June of 1946. I do have a friend that went
through Sampson. He served a prosperous stint in the U.S. Navy
and retired from same. |
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From: |
Huntsville, Alabama |
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E-mail: |
glynnala@bellsouth.net |
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Albert W. Seguin |
Friday, 5/11/01,
2:09 PM |
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As a member of Sampson
WWll Veterans Association, I was pleased to find the Sampson
website. This site is without a doubt, one of the best on the
internet.It covers a large range of items and I think whoever
put this site together did a great job, and deserves to be
commended. Thank You for sharing.Al My other website is non
Commercialand started as a CM3 in the Navy. Http://community.webtv.net/alseguin/WOODWORKINGPRODUCTS
Enjoy |
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From: |
North Providence, R. I. |
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Web Site: |
Al
Seguin DCC USN RETIRED |
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E-mail: |
Alseguin@webtv.net |
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Leonard J. Schmitt |
Friday, 5/11/01,
11:50 AM |
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Did boot training at
Sampson, March 1944 to ??? |
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From: |
Buffalo, Palmyra, NY |
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E-mail: |
treasure@redsuspenders.com |
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JOHN LAVEZZO |
Wednesday, 5/9/01,
6:21 PM |
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JUST HEARD THAT
SAMPSON SALT MARY BROWN IN HOSPITAL RECOVERING FROM EMERGENCY
ABDOMINAL SURGERY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND HER A CARD, SEND
TO: MARY BROWN 10 GROVE ST. PROPHETSTOWN, IL. 61277 WE WISH HER
A COMPLETE RECOVERY. |
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From: |
PULKASKI,NY |
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E-mail: |
SAMPSALT@AOL.COM |
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FRANCES (ERFURT)
MARSH |
Tuesday, 5/8/01,
1:39 PM |
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Hi. I am an auxiliary
member. I love this site you have created. I will be showing my
father (alumni member George Erfurt) it when he comes over to
the house. Be seeing all our freinds at Sampson in September |
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From: |
VALLEY STREAM,NY |
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E-mail: |
FRANIAD
@HOTMAIL.COM |
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Bill Bowers |
Sunday, 5/6/01,
12:57 PM |
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Still looking for
someone who served in CASU(F)42. Samar So. Pacific around '45.
Was at Sampson Jan to June (Served in Ship's Co. Media Ctr. )
wsb |
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From: |
Norwich, CT |
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Web Site: |
bowersfamily |
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E-mail: |
bull1@att.net |
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Albert J. Page |
Thursday, 5/3/01,
5:43 PM |
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I took my boot
training thru Feb., Mar, April of 1945 at Sampson and, for an 18
yr. old who had never been away from home, it was the most
wonderful, exciting, miserable, happy, sad, lonesome, fulfilling
and proudest time of my life. That was over 50 yrs.ago and I
still remember it well. We were the "Rooster" company,
which meant we were Allowed to carry the flag which proclaimed
us as the best marching company on the base. I remember those
awful Tetanus shots, the Fri. night "smokers" swabbing
with a tooth brush, the one day leave in Geneva, on which
president Roosevelt died and so many other outstanding things
too numerous to mention I'm so pleased to hear about your museum
and if I get a chance I'd love to see it! My warmest regards to
you all, Albert J. Page |
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From: |
Fitchburg, M A |
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E-mail: |
a.j.page@att.net |
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William (Bill)
Bowers |
Tuesday, 5/1/01,
2:02 PM |
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This is the second
time I signed the guest book. Did boot training at Sampson Jan.
'44. Passed out on drill field graduation day. Spent 9 wks at
the hospital there with spinal meningistis. After 30 day
convalescent leave picked up another boot co. and had boot
leave. Then spent time in ship's co. at media center. Later was
in CASU (F) 42 at Samar in Phillipines. Can't remember Co. or
Unit No. wsb Would enjoy hearing from any old Sampson Vets. |
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From: |
Venice, FL (Originally Norwich,
CT) |
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Web Site: |
bowersfamily |
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E-mail: |
bull1@att.net |
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PAUL P. MCKEE |
Tuesday, 5/1/01,
6:01 AM |
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THE SAMPSON NAVY
MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN MAY 26 THRU MAY 28 AS REQUSTED BY SAMPSON
STATE PARK FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. WILL BE OPEN REGULAR HOURS
MAY 30TH. |
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From: |
MEDINA, NY |
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E-mail: |
PPMCKEE26@AOL.COM |
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Arline Caliger |
Sunday, 4/29/01,
8:42 AM |
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Very well done site.
As President of the USNTC Bainbridge Association, a sister
training site of WWII, I hope we can share information and our
history and experiences with you. |
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From: |
San Diego, California |
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E-mail: |
kali8824z@aol.com |
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Paul P. McKee |
Thursday, 4/26/01,
5:26 PM |
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ANY ONE WISHING TO
DONATE SAMPSON COMPANY PICTURES TO THE SAMPSON NAVY MUSEUM. sEND
TO SAMPSON WW-2 NAVAL MUSEUM, RT.96A, ROMULUS, NY 14541 |
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From: |
Medina, NY 14103 |
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E-mail: |
ppmckee26@aol.com |
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Ralph C. Jones EMC
USN (ret) |
Thursday, 4/26/01,
2:41 PM |
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Second Entry: Co.183 C
unit. Oct 44-Dec 44. Company picture available. Spent my OGU
time shoveling snow for the NYC. Sure beat Mess cooking.What a
snow storm. Any body rememember that one? Recruited from
Williams- town Mass. Don't ask how I wound up in Wisconsin.
Great Website,smooth sailing Shipmates. I'll check in again at a
later date. |
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From: |
New Berlin, Wi |
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E-mail: |
clintmar@execpc.com |
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Edward |
Sunday, 4/22/01,
12:26 PM |
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I am only 53, spotted
a bumper sticker in Colonie, NY and wanted to find out
infomation atout Sampson Salts. Nice Web site but it took me
awhile to find out where the training center was located. |
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From: |
Albany, NY |
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E-mail: |
Edwardo867@aol.com |
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Fred Goldstein |
Saturday, 4/21/01,
7:39 PM |
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This is quite a
site.Brings back memories of our youth.Would like to find anyone
who went through boots in March of 43.I beleive the company was
C121. |
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From: |
Lynn,Mass |
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E-mail: |
Dusty450@aol.com |
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Paul McKee |
Friday, 4/20/01,
10:53 AM |
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Just a note to let you
know the Sampson WW2 Navy Veterans Museum will be open May 30th.
Open Wed thru Sun 10am to 4pm. Paul |
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From: |
Medina, NY 14103 |
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E-mail: |
ppmckee26@aol.com |
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Ed Kempf |
Thursday, 4/19/01,
10:34 AM |
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Went to Sampson for
boot training ,Sept. 1944 thru Nov. 1944,Company #269,after boot
went to N.O.L.A for gunnery training was assigned to the Armed
Guard abord the S.S George B.Selden,and went to the Pacafic.
Looking for anyone who went to boot or served on the George
B.Selden. Good sailing |
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From: |
Glendale,New York |
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Web Site: |
elderlyeddie |
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E-mail: |
elderlyeddie@aol.com |
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Martin J Murphy |
Thursday, 4/19/01,
7:30 AM |
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Sure brings back alot
of memories. Would like to know if a com.picture is available?
Co.207 Feb.to April 1943.At any reasonable cost. Respond email
or telephone 352-688-0952 Thank you Marty Murphy |
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From: |
Spring Hill,Fl..via Trenton,N.J. |
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Web Site: |
marty23613 |
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E-mail: |
marty2613@msn.com |
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allen judd |
Wednesday, 4/18/01,
7:03 PM |
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I attended Sampson
from Feb 18 1944 for about 5 weeks. I dont remember my company
number or barracks unit any longer.If anyone remembers the name,
contact me. This site appears to be pretty effective. I hope to
be at Sampson for my first visit since Boot Camp, on 4/20/01. |
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From: |
buffalo,ny |
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E-mail: |
ajuddbflo@hotmail.com |
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Linwood E. Lowell |
Saturday, 4/14/01,
6:12 PM |
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Looking for buddies
who were in D-Unit Co 221 Mid Oct. Mid Dec. |
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From: |
Mendon Massachusetts 01756 |
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E-mail: |
dlow3569@aol.comLoo |
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Nancy Irish
Piccolino |
Friday, 4/13/01,
9:12 AM |
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Looking for anyone who
might have know my dad, Jack H. Irish who was at Sampson in
early 1944. |
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From: |
Watkins Glen, NY |
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E-mail: |
watkinsnip@aol.com |
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Don Moffat |
Wednesday, 4/11/01,
8:48 AM |
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Barracks F-11 from
April 8, 1943 to May ??. Then one week leave, back to Sampson
OGU, and off to Radar School in Virginia Beach. From there to
USS Canfield, DE 262. |
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From: |
Corvallis, Oregon |
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E-mail: |
donmoffat@proaxis.com |
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Peter Hannon |
Tuesday, 4/10/01,
4:41 PM |
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It is fascinating to
see and learn a little about where my grandfather, Burton C.
Jenkins, trained in late 1943 and early 1944. I have access to
his picture of Company 430, which was taken on December 30, 1943
if it is of interest to anyone. I'm afraid there aren't any
names listed on the reverse, however. Best regards, Peter Hannon |
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From: |
Roanoke, VA |
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E-mail: |
peterhannon@earthlink.net |
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David Kozlovich |
Monday, 4/9/01, 7:12
PM |
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Went to Newport, RI
for my boot training Nov 42. Nice web site. |
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From: |
Manchester, CT |
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E-mail: |
Davekozlo@shome.com |
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HarryEMerz |
Monday, 4/9/01, 1:45
PM |
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Just stopped by to
visit web site. I'm a life member of Sampson WW2 Vets. |
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From: |
Jersey ShorePA |
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E-mail: |
harjnmzrco@aol.com |
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Aime M. "Frenchy"
Normand |
Sunday, 4/8/01, 2:42
PM |
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From: |
Shapleigh, Maine |
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E-mail: |
tnormand@cybertours.com |
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Evans Schwarz |
Sunday, 4/8/01, 9:54
AM |
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In May of 1944 I
started 5 weeks of boot training in Company C. From OGU I was
sent to Bainbridge NTS, quartermaster school and then to Camp
Bradford, Virginia, where I had to leave the service for medical
reasons. Some day I would like to visit the place should the
occasion present itself. |
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From: |
Hockessin, DE |
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E-mail: |
evschwarz@yahoo.com |
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william koveleskie |
Saturday, 4/7/01,
6:06 PM |
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update from my last
entry of 9/2/00.. Found the sampson picture dated 6/20/44
Co.106. names on back include Ness, Andrews and Hildenbrand. |
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From: |
new york state |
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E-mail: |
rosemarykoveleskie@msn.com |
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John Wunderlin |
Friday, 4/6/01, 1:32
PM |
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I am fairly new at
computerization.WEhat does URL MEAN, ALSO WHAT IS A WEB SITE.Any
help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance John
Wunderlin pajoed@ij.net |
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From: |
Oldsmar, florida |
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E-mail: |
pajoed@ij.net |
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Kathy Bryant |
Thursday, 4/5/01,
11:38 PM |
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I have just recently
found a picture of my Father's unit. He was in unit-F Company
427. He entered Sampson on the 24th of September , 1944. If
anyone was in the same unit with John B. Hooder , please e-mail
me. By the way, I love the site! |
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From: |
LaVergne, TN |
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E-mail: |
Fanof4@aol.com |
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Martin Elliott |
Monday, 4/2/01, 7:23
PM |
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I signed in a year ago
but have since change my e- mail address one person was nice
enough to try to contact me by snail mail and did but best I
update my E-mail, also understand there is a shipe reunion for
the USS CHENANGO CVE 28 this year but unless a miriacle happens
won't be able to make that sure would be fun hope to hear from
some of my old navy commrades |
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From: |
Adams Center ny 13606 |
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E-mail: |
melliot3@twcny.rr.com |
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Louis Williams |
Saturday, 3/31/01,
6:03 AM |
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I took my training at
sampson in early 1943. I am pleased to have found Your web site. |
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From: |
Wilmington, Delaware. |
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E-mail: |
tugboatlou
@aol.com |
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Stephen Burry |
Wednesday, 3/28/01,
10:37 AM |
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I am looking for
information on floating dry-docks, especially ABSD#3, the one I
was stationed on in Guam during the war in '45. I would like to
know if there is a list of the personnel aboard the dry- dock at
that time. I would be interested in hearing from any of my
former shipmates. |
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From: |
Eagleville, PA |
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E-mail: |
RRustee@aol.com |
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Fred Goldstein |
Tuesday, 3/27/01,
7:56 PM |
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From: |
Lynn,Mass |
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E-mail: |
Dusty450@aol.com |
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bernard a czaja
(ben)(benny) |
Tuesday, 3/27/01,
7:19 PM |
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anyone remember the
name? |
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From: |
cheektowaga new york |
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E-mail: |
teton76@hotmail.com |
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Ed Douglas |
Tuesday, 3/20/01,
5:05 PM |
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I was a boot in April
1944. Left Sampson In May and went to NATTC Memphis for training
as an AMM. Left Memphis in DeC. 1944 and went to Vero Beach NAS
where I was a plane captain for a Divebomber SB2C. Left there
Feb.1945 and went to San Diego NAS where i worked as mechanic.
Volunteered for seaduty and went aboard the USS Hoggatt Bay CVE
75 and eventually Became a plane pusher on the flight deck. So
much for all my training but at age 18 it was a lot more
interesting than being a mechanic. WEe took part in the Okinawa
campaign and then went north to the Aleutian Islands allegedly
to fly support for the Russians who were going to invade the
Kuril Islands. Peace came before that. We then went to Japan and
our planes flew support fot the Occupational forces invading
northern Honshu Island. We eventually reached Tokyo Bay. After
that we went back to the states and was converted to a troop
carrier and made two trips to Okinawa returning troops to the
states. We eventually went thru the Panama Canal and took our
ship to South Boston Navy Yard to prepare her for the Mothball
Fleet. Discharged in May 1945 as a QM 3/C. I later read that the
Hoggatt Bay was sold for scrap in 1955 Many happy memories of
Sampson and my naval career. I have been back to Samson many
times and my wife has relatives in that area. happily retired
now. |
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From: |
Brigantine, NJ 08203 |
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E-mail: |
EDFRANRET@AOL.COM |
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Ed Douglas |
Tuesday, 3/20/01,
4:49 PM |
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William W. Graham |
Wednesday, 3/14/01,
5:27 PM |
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I went through boots
Nov 29, 1944 to Feb 7, 1945. Believe company was 481, Unit F
Barracks 19-U. Training lasted ten weeks. During the summer of
1945 I attended radio school at Bainbridge, Md. and was assigned
as a Seaman Second Radioman striker to the U.S. S. A. J. Isbell,
DD869. Discharged as Radioman Third Class Petty Officer in
August of 1946. Our Company Commander was Chief Russell and we
were known as Russell's Rangers. Remember a show the theatre
group put on and the song, Why Does It Always Rain At Sampson.
There was plenty of snow at Sampson that winter of 1944-45. |
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From: |
110 Sias Ave., Newport, Vermont
05855 |
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E-mail: |
wwgraham@sover.net |
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Tom McNamara |
Wednesday, 3/14/01,
2:19 PM |
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Just checking out the
website after a few months. There was pone message that I was
intrigued aboutand that was about Sampson Tin Can sailors on the
buddy list. I couldn't find it as I cruised the web pages. I
definetly would have signed in Iif I had found it. T |
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From: |
Niagara Falls. NY 14304 |
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E-mail: |
namaran@aol.com |
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CHARLES COOPER |
Sunday, 3/11/01,
7:25 PM |
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i HAVE JUST RECEIVED
THE SAMPSON VETS BOOK AND HAVE FINNALY SEE A NAME OF SOME ONE
WHO WAS IN THE SAME CO C 120 AS I WAS . YOUR NAME IS DENNIS RYAN
IF YOU HAVE A COMPUTER LET ME HEAR FROM YOU .i WAS TAKEN OUT TO
GO TO THE SEEBEES AND DIDN'T FINISH BOOT . I ALSO HAVE OUR BOOT
CO PICTURE IF YOU HAVE YOURS WE CAN PICK EACH OTHER OUT. |
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From: |
LONG ISLAND NEW YORK |
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E-mail: |
CCOOPJR@AOL.COM |
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Ralph Milligan |
Saturday, 3/10/01,
9:12 AM |
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There is a get book
out about Submarines,it tells a lot about what they went
through.Its Blind Man's Bluff,by Sherry Sontag & Chris
Drew.I got it out of the Library.Every Navy man should read it.
Happy Sailing. |
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From: |
Tunkhannock,PA |
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E-mail: |
ramill27@epix.net |
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Kathy |
Wednesday, 3/7/01,
9:59 PM |
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My father was a boot
trainee at Sampson in either 44 or early 45. He visited the camp
last September while attending a reunion of the USS Amsterdam
(cl- 101) on which he was a plank owner. He was a little
dismayed at the fact that most of the buildings and barracks
were no longer there, although he enjoyed visiting. I know that
his picture is included in the museum as a graduate of the camp,
I would like to get some more info. His name is John B. Hooder.
The reason that I am going this route is that you men from WWII
are mighty tight lipped about your war years. Let the stories
out--the younger generation just might enjoy hearing them and
appreciate all that you have done for us and our freedoms. |
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From: |
Bryant |
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E-mail: |
FANOF4@!AOL.COM |
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Frank Cole |
Tuesday, 3/6/01,
7:20 PM |
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Your doing an
outstanding job. Hope to visit this Spring. Went thru Boot
Training Feb. 43. |
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From: |
Rockville MD |
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E-mail: |
GMCMRet@aol.com |
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Gord Woodworth |
Tuesday, 3/6/01,
1:25 PM |
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This is second time
around, I was at Sampson Jan 4,1945 until last of Feb 1945, in C
174, C 16L I think, Then to RM School at Sampson, Shipped to
Camp Sheldon, Va. and discharged a lot of guys. Strange,I can't
remember a single name of anybody that was there at that
time..Would like to hear from some of you... |
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From: |
Big Flats, NY now/Delevan,NY 1945 |
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E-mail: |
gwoodwrth@prodigy.net |
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Monday, 3/5/01, 4:27
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BOB WLSON |
Saturday, 3/3/01,
9:43 PM |
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MY FATHER, HARRIS
WILSON WENT THRU SAMPSON. I AM A RETIRED MASTER CHIEF 58 TO 86 |
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From: |
ESTES PARK, CO |
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Web Site: |
RWILONUSN |
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E-mail: |
RWILSONUSN@AOL.COM |
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Charles Taliaferro |
Saturday, 3/3/01,
6:39 PM |
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Military veterans . .
. WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!! Have you ever done time in a veteran's
hospital? This not-for-profit group works to lessen the
bleakness that permeates all Veterans Administration hospitals.
Check out the Kitchen Table Gang Trust at
http://taliaferro.net/veterans A lot of military veterans have
deemed our efforts worthy of support and we hope you will too.
Thanks! |
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From: |
NAS Lemoore (CA) |
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Web Site: |
THE
KITCHEN TABLE GANG TRUST |
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E-mail: |
charles@taliaferro.net |
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Robert Curry |
Saturday, 3/3/01,
8:17 AM |
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We are trying to
locate information on my brother. We know he served in WW2 on a
mine sweeper. The information we have is: Norman Richard Curry
609-98- 28= 10-6-44=N.T.S. Ind. TA/Sel RS131/RS128 Would this
information help you. Norman passed away 10 years ago and we
would like to honor him by purchasing a brick but we would need
the correct information. Thank you for all or any information
you can give us. Sincerely, his brother Robert. |
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From: |
Ontario, New York |
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E-mail: |
jbbcurry@aol.com |
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Herbert E. Gates |
Sunday, 2/25/01,
10:27 AM |
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I arrived for boot
training November, 1943 (Sampson was like Siberia that winter)
and was assigned to Co. 166, Unit C...then graduated Radio
School, Class 16-44 as RM3. Following about 2 months shore duty
in Norfolk, I was assigned to USS DuPont, DD152, later converted
to AG80 after barely surviving Atlantic hurricane September,
1944, for the duration. I was recalled to active duty November,
1950 serving aboard USS Joyce, DER317 until discharged February,
1952. I would love to hear from any former shipmates out there. |
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From: |
Sun City Center, FL |
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E-mail: |
hegajg@juno.com |
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ANDREW |
Saturday, 2/24/01,
7:20 PM |
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E-mail: |
POPPOPPA03@MSN.COM |
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Charles H Rahn |
Saturday, 2/24/01,
6:30 PM |
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I went thru Sampson in
Jan.& Feb of 1943 (cold) (cold) (cold) Nothing but frozen
laundry on the lines. (Remember?) Lets hear from someone. |
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From: |
New York |
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E-mail: |
chrahn@optonline.net |
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