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Photo documentation of survivors living in Texas.
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Several years ago, while working as a photographer for the Texas House of Representatives, a group USS Indianapolis survivors were recognized by the chamber during session. I am retired now from state government but not retired from my passion for documenting history. As a former navy sailor wh...
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NSCC UNIT
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Hello all I know this may not be as imported to some but I am starting this topic to find out information on the old unit It was at the Reserve station 30th and white river I was the units 1st LPO from 1979 to 1983 I would like to know if the Sea Cadet Unit still up and running and if not I am in Portsmouth VA and I wo...
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Clarence Jefferson (CJ) Prather
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CJ Prather was a Chief Machinist Mate on the Indy and did not survive the tragedy. He was also aboard the USS California when it was bombed and turned on its side in Pearl Harbor. This means that he "bookended" the war in the Pacific. Was there anyone else on the Indy that was also present at t...
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Passing of Richard E. (Gene) Houck
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I could not find information on Gene on this site. Born 1917 died 2002. Buried Ridgelawn cemetery Mercerville, Ohio.
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new to site- related to survivor
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My children's uncle Robert Russell survived this "accident" -I signed up as I new little of history of
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State of Iowa Resolution for USS Indianapolis
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Please check out the following linqs-http://thegazette.com/2012/02/26/house-to-honor-iowans-in-tragic-world-war-ii-attack This is my families story-Robert King-was my Uncle and the father of my dear cousin-Karen Mollenhauer. Her mother and my mother were sisters. They have h...
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Minature Life Preserver
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I have a minature life preserver (6"x6"), It's white and has USS IND on it. It is now pretty faded. This was given to me when I was a little girl, I'm now 63. I always really liked it and hung in my room for years. But I never really knew much about the Indianapolis until I recently watched a d...
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Old Pictures with names
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My wifes mother passed away several years ago and I just got around to looking in the Bin of old photos. Among the pictures was an album of the Indianapolis in Trinidad; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Montevideo, Uruguay and Hawaii. My wifes father served on the ship during that time. I also have hundreds o...
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How many survivors today?
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Does anyone have an accurate figure as to how many survivors are still with us?
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meetings
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My daughter and I would LOVE to meet some USS Indianapolis survivors. Are there any meetings scheduled yet? I hear we just missed one in Harrisonburg, VA at Blue Ridge Community College. Marilyn Boyer
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The Indy's Suite
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I've just finished a commerative video for my father, a Marine veteran of Guadalcanal. In making this memorial video of old film and video clips from a variety of sources called "Nightmare in the Pacific," I met the "gunnery officer" of the Indy. He, Lt Bob Van Horne, left the...
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Frank Romani ? ( A crewmember who went down with the U.S.S. Indianapolis )
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Thank you for having this site. Does anyone remember my cousin on the ship? He was from Butte, Montana His mother showed me the article about the U.S.S. Indianapolis that was in the local paper. Also showed me a metal model of a P-38 Lightning ( A WW2 Fighter plane ) that her son had made from the metal wr...
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BUG1 WILLIE CAIRO
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Willie Cairo was a great Uncle to me. I have some history on him including that he was a pretty good baseball player. Volunteered to go to War and was the only brother not to return. Would like to know if he was lost in the water or went down with the ship. Anyone that knew him or stories would be greatl...
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RE: A Survivor Gets A "GIANT" welcome
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a huge welcome on the scoreboard for Harold Bray when he attended the Giants' game at AT&T Park on August 23. The Giants beat the Reds 11-2. -- Edited by rockytony on Tuesday 24th of August 2010 04:44:42 PM -- Edited by rockytony on Tuesday 24th of August 2010 04:47:57 PM -- Edited by rockytony on Tue...
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I-58 attack before USS Indianapolis
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In "Abandon Ship" account is a report of the Indianpolis having received a radio message of a merchant ship being damged. Confirmation: On July 28, 1945 the I-58 attacked/damaged USS "Wild Hunter" http://www.combinedfleet.com/I-58.htm
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RE: Signed Copy 317 Survivors USS Indianapolis
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I am a new member and proud to say I was an office in the USNavy, Amphbious branch. I am fervently searching for a signed copy of survivors of the USS Indianapolis to replace a copy I once had. Any information to put me on the track of purchasing another would be greatly appreciated and I will welcome any in...
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USS Indianapolis surivior
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Years ago about 1975 when movie "Jaws" came out-local paper {Butler Co OHIO} had story of Middleton Ohio man who was a survivor of "USS Indianapolis". Sorry cant remember his name-but for the record I'd Like to put this record down
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death cert of crew member
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Thanks so much. I will check it out now!
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my father's death certificate.
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where do i find it? he is in the final crew list of his ship USS Indianapolis but nowhere else...is there a certain place I can go ? Thanks again. My mother is still alive it it would mean a great deal.
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ATTN: FAMILY MEMBERS OF SURVIVORS, LOST AT SEA SAILORS & RESCUE CREWS
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If you are a family member of a USS Indianapolis Survivor, a Lost At Sea Sailor from the final sailing crew, or one of the rescue crews, please send your name and contact information to the USS Indianapolis Second Watch Organization. We are a group of family members and friends of the final sailing...
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Paul C. Barnes - Granddaughter looking for info
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My grandfather was a fireman on the ship. My grandmother never would talk about what happen and we only know what info we can get from others and general released info. Which is very little about him. We think he had just went on duty when the ship was hit. If anyone knew him and could give me some info on w...
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Robert F Redd
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I am trying to help my grandson who is enlisting in the Marine Cops connect with his past. Does anyone have any info on Robert F Redd-he had a broken leg & perrished when the ship sank--Thank you
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D.R. Bennett -lost on the Indianapolis
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http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=sh&GRid=16563422&
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Interesting
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Interesting Website -- Edited by PFF on Wednesday 16th of December 2009 01:05:23 PM
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Rules - Please Read!
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In order to keep this forum running and to prevent problems, please follow these simple rules for the forum. If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to contact the webmaster. 1. Keep it Civil - While debating and discussion is fine, we will not tolerate rudeness, insulting posts, pers...
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FRA today
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My wife and I enjoyed reading, "A fight for Survival and Honor". Thank you for your service, we honor all of you. Jerry Millard USN retired
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Forest Gaither
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I was too young to have met Forest Gaither but I remember his name from hearing the men talk about him around my hometown of Sumner Illinois. His family said that they had been told that Forest was seen in the water after the sinking of the Indianapolis but he wasn't one of the survivors that was picked u...
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Do any surviors know my Dad, he was a Marine in the S. Pacific.
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My Dad's name is Bertner Gamble Griscom. He is alive and well in Houston, TX. I am very happy to have found this site! I have been interested in the legend of the Indianapolis since I heard about it from the movie "JAWS" in '76. I will be happy to correspond with any survivors or other intereste...
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Ships cat
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Does anyone know if the Indy had a cat on board when torpedoed, or at anytime during its lifetime? I trust that any survivors reading this will not take this topic as too flippant for these discussion boards.
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As the old year winds
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down, I want to pause to remember those of the Greatest Generation, and especially the men of the Indianapolis. God bless them then and now. They represent the finest of courage, the finest of living, the heroism of those in harm's way. Always, and forever, honor the sailor/soldier/marine/guar...
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