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2013 Reunion info Posted in the Reunion section
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Please see the reunion section of this forum for Newsletter, Schedule of Events and Registration information/form for the 2013 reunion of USS Indianapolis Survivors, USS Indianapolis Lost-At-Sea families, Indianapolis Rescue & Recovery personnel, and all friends and families of the US...
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questions regarding survivor by the name of James A. Beane F2
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I have been facinated with the story of the USS Indianapolis since it was introduced to me by my high school history teacher. I went out and bought the book. I still have it "somewhere"...I searched for years to find the movie they made once I heard of it. I have recently started looking in...
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Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivors Wife Ethel Morris
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Just received the news that Ethel Morris, wife of USS Indianapolis Survivor Al Morris of Akron, Ohio passed away on March 20th.
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Sad news regarding the passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Kenley Lanter
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It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Kenley Lanter passed away. May be rest in peace and may his family & friends find comfort in their fond memories of our hero. Guestbook: http://www.allenfh.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php?task=Current&lis...
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Sad news regarding the passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Sal Maldonado
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It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that another of our beloved USS Indianapolis Survivors, Sal Maldonado passed away on Tuesday evening (Feb 26). May be rest in peace and may his family & friends find comfort in their fond memories of our hero. (I will post details on the services as the...
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Family's Request: Memorial Donations for Jimmy O'Donnell in lieu of flowers
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In Jimmy's obituary, the family of Jimmy O'Donnell has specified in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the following organizations: Society of St Vincent de Paul http://www.svdpusa.org/Home.aspx St Paul's Hermitage http://www.stpaulhermitage.org/ or USS Indianapolis Surviv...
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Donations in memory of Survivor Jimmy O'Donnell
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In lieu of flowers, the O'Donnell family has requested donations be made to one of three charitable organizaitons, one of which is the USS Indianapolis Survivors Organizaiton. If you would like to make a donation in Jimmy O'Donnell's memory, a check may be mailed to: Elko Perchyshyn, Treasurer 107...
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Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Jimmy O'Donnell
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I just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Jimmy O'Donnell passed away this afternoon (1/9/2013) at the age of 92. Just a few days after celebrating his 70th Wedding Anniversary with his wife Mary. A long, blessed life indeed!Funeral services are being planned now, but I understand that F...
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Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Glenn Morgan
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I just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Glenn Morgan passed away peacefully yesterday morning (12/24/2012). Funeral services are at 2:00 pm, Friday at Annetta United Methodist Church, 2836 West Farm Road 5, Aledo, TX 76008 with burial to follow at Newberry Cemetery just off Hwy...
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My father was Vernon C Nordin -Any California survivors or crew members know him?
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My dad, Vern Nordin, was a crew member of Indianapolis relieved of duty just prior to final voyage and discharged in 1946. He was the ship machinist down below keeping all the equipment in working order for sailing. I'm looking for other sailors out there who knew him and possibly have some good stor...
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Can anyone tell me anything about my grandfather, Robert E. Lee
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My grandfather always told us that he was on the USS Indianapolis when it went down, and many stories of his survival. Yet, he is not listed as being a crew member. Can anyone give me any information, or ideas of where to go from here? I would really love to find out more about him, and his service during...
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Charles Butler McVay IV
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Sad news, not sure if anyone posted already. Apologies if that is so... http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=charles-b-mcvay&pid=157790668#fbLoggedOut
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Honoring the USS Indianapolis
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Hi,
My name is Matt Cooley. I am a farmer in Dixon, California. I have a pumpkin patch and own the world's largest corn maze. Inside the corn maze there are trailers to act as a rest stop during the long walk. In the past we have had 3 trailers by 3 different sponsors. This year we are adding a new station and...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Shown
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I received the news this week that USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Shown of Napa, California passed away at the age of 91. However, a this time I do not have contact information for his family to send condolences. May he rest in peace.
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Travels of the Indy
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My father Ken Crawford, YC3, served aboard the Indy from April 1936 to February 1938. Does anyone have any information on her travels and activities during that time?
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Beaty
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Just received more sad news that we lost another dear USS Indianapolis Survivor last week: Donald Beaty of Angola, Indiana. May he rest in peace. http://www.tributes.com/show/Donald-L.-Beaty-93479204Donald L. Beaty, 87, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at Visiting Nurse And Hospice H...
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2012 USS Indianapolis 67th Anniversary Reunion Info
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The Survivors received a tentative draft for the 2012 Reunion this week. Dates are August 3-5, 2012, at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. I am attaching copies of both the Draft of the Schedule as well as the Registration Form. For more information, see contact information on Registr...
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Death of Indianapolis Survivor Robert E. Justice
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-- Edited by Shadow2700 on Saturday 10th of March 2012 08:34:08 AM
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USS Indianapolis/Gwinn "Angel" Scholarship
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The USS Indianapolis Survivors' Scholarship Fund was generously established in 2001 by author Doug Stanton, with proceeds from his hardcover book "In Harm's Way." When the book went out of print and that pledge was met, the fund became permanently endowed by the family of rescue pilot W...
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Searching for crew and family members of Marks and Gwinn...
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If you have any contact/location info for any of the following men or their families, I would be forever grateful if you could send it to me. The crew of Lt. Marks' PBY "PlaymateTwo": LtRobert A. Marks, Pilot (deceased but I have located his children) Ensign Irving D. Lefkowitz, Co-pilot...
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Request to have retirement flag flown at USS Indianapolis Memorial
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I am a US Navy Chief, retiring next year. I would like to have my retirement flag flown at the USS Indianapolis memorial. I am originally from Indianapolis, and the story of CA-35 has always been a source of strength for me when things get a bit difficult. If you can help me out, please contact me by email a...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Gerald Poor
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It is with sadness that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Gerald Poor of Rolla, Missouri passed away on Monday October 10. I am attaching a link to his obituary with an online guestbook to express your condolences, as well as a news interview of Mr Poor from 2007. Obituary and Online Guestboo...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Robert Bunai
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It is with sadness that I share wtih you the news of the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Robert Bunai on the morning of Tuesday September 27th. Bob was the oldest living survivor and just a few months short of his 99th birthday. There are now 48 living Survivors. Here is a video from 2010, where t...
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2012 reunion
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will there be a 2012 reunion?
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USS Indianapolis Movie!
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There has been news this week that Warner Brothers and Team Downey are working together to produce the USS Indianapolis story for the BIG SCREEN!!! More info to come as the news unfolds! Here are some of the links that I have come across: http://www.movieweb.com/news/robert-downey-jr-eyes-u-...
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Friends of FERGUSON, Albert E., CMMA*
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Al and I became friends due to a common interest in printing and printing equipment. I owned my own print shop and he lived just a few blocks away. No matter how busy I may have been, I always took time to help him with any questions, or just listen to what he had to say. He always wore the USS Indianapolis cap...
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Sidney Spencer
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I was shopping on Ebay recently and came upon personal items of one of the crew of the USS Indianapolis. Is anyone aware of any living family member of the following individual, Sidney Ancil Spencer? I purchased the items out of respect for this man and would like to locate a family member if possible to...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor William Akines
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It is with great sadness that I share with you the news I just received from USS Indianapolis Survivor Bill Akines wife Margaret, that Bill passed away earlier today. As you may recall, I sent an email recently about his failing health, so the consolation is that this wonderful man is now pain-free a...
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USS Indianpolis History Lesson Online!
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Check out the below link for an online history lesson on the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis. It was developed by the grandson of Survivor Woody James. Feel free to pass the link on to anyone else that you think may be interested! http://www.learningzen.com/Study/CoursePreview.aspx?CourseI...
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Grandaughter of Bernard Johnson
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I'm the grand daughter of Bernard Johnson. Does anyone remember him?
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