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History blog article on a USS Indianpolis shark attack myth
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I penned this article a couple days ago: "The USS Indianapolis myth that will not go away" - http://theldhistory.blogspot.com/2011/10/commentary-uss-indianapolis-myth-that.html Just want to double-check to make sure my assertion no real-life shark attack-related death of a...
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Survivors appearing at Veterans Day Events
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MONDAY NOVEMBER 12: PALM COAST, FLORIDA Flagler College and the Coquina Crossing Homeowners' Association program in honor of St. Johns County veterans, 5 p.m., Flagler College auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Includes tributes, the PBS-filmed and Flagler College students edited d...
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U.S.S. Indianapolis Movie
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We are look for any help in making our movie as authentic as possible. Please feel free to contact me with any thoughts or comments you may have. Thank You Tim Cavanaugh
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information request for annual reunion
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Hi, I'm interested in including information about the USS Indianapolis annual reunion in our magazine, My Indiana Home, published by the Indiana Farm Bureau. The issue would publish in early June. Could you give me information about the 2011 reunion dates and what is planned? Also, I'd love to incl...
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LAS family member looking for friend of her brother
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October/November issue of 'COUNTRY' magazine On page 64, there is a short article written by a lady: She writes; I'm looking for Diana Kuhn or her family. My brother Homer Orr escorted her during a high school graduation ceremony in Redlands, California. After graduation, he painted a portrait i...
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ensign Robert Keeney {Lost}
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http://www.stpius.addr.com/wethersfield.html#church Reference only
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Book on USS Indianapolis rescuer
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BITS AND PIECES appeared in 03/08/2009 and again on 04/0410 column by Howard Ball Suburban Trends column by Howard Lee Ball Local hero makes good reading "60 Years Later" is a book that belongs in every library and every school in the nation. The subtitle, "A small town discovers...
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Indy Articles
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http://www.wthr.com/story/13471182/lawmaker-wants-to-rename-i-465-for-uss-indianapolis http://www.newsleader.com/article/20101120/NEWS01/11200320 http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/war_room/apx-AZWar-Veterans-Recollections_46001642-11142010 http://www...
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Newspaper article about Survivors Giles McCoy & Clarence Hershberger
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WWII tragedy was turning point in their livesDarryl E. Owens | Sentinel Staff Writer November 4, 2007 Hollywood often takes artistic liberties with history. Case in point, the movie Jaws, in which the character Quint recounts the sinking in the waning days of World War II of the U.S.S. Indianapolis...
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Article about the 65th Anniversary Memorial Service
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Navy Memorial Ship Tributes
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The US Navy Memorial has created a tribute page dedicated to USS Indianapolis and her crew, with photos, brief history of significant battles, and a list of lost crew and their service histories. People can add their own photos and stories there too. USS Indianapolis Tribute Here's a partial list...
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Indy Star article about Survivor Mike Kuryla
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http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200991007015 October 7, 2009 USS Indianapolis memorial advocate dies at 84 By Tom Spalding tom.spalding@indystar.com Michael Kuryla Jr., one of 317 survivors of the World War II sinking of the USS Indianapolis who later joined veterans...
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Chicago Tribune article about Survivor Mike Kuryla
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-obit-kuryla-06-oct07,0,5940699.story Michael Kuryla Jr., 1925-2009: Survived sinking of USS IndianapolisSeaman was one of 317 rescued after 4 days in shark-infested waters By Joan Giangrasse Kates Special to the Tribune October 7, 2009 Michael...
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Los Angeles Times article about Survivor Mike Kuryla
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http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-michael-kuryla10-2009oct10,0,4122005.story Michael Kuryla Jr. dies at 84; sailor survived sinking of Indianapolis in WWIIHe was among 317 crew members who were rescued after nearly five days in shark-infested waters after the Navy cruise...
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Article about Survivor Ed Brown
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Ed Brown sits in his Santa Maria, Calif., home recently with a collection of USS Indianapolis memorabilia. Brown, who grew up in Sioux Falls, survived the sinking of the ship - and 110 hours floating in the Pacific - during World War II.(Photo by submitted photo) ABOUT THE USS INDIANAPOLISThe USS In...
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Article about USS Indianapolis Survivor Mike Kuryla & his wife Lorain
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Check out the article attached below about Mike & Lorain Kuryla and the honor they were given yesterday in Chicago! Be sure to click on the video arrow on the right to watch the news story as well! Mike & Lorain were chosen amongst over 1.5 million Veterans in the State of Illinois to be ho...
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Great YouTube video on USS Indianapolis
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A young lady put this together for a school project and I think she did a wonderful job. It's one of the most informative I've seen on the Indianapolis. Here's the link for the Mission of Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mPui70VOqY
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Presentation in Wanaque
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Kimberly Nielsen did 2 terrific presentions for our Wanaque, NJ community on Nov 13, 2008. I have heard nothing but raves and compliments over the multi-media presentaion. I recommend it highly to any school, community or veterns organization. We had Don Blum, an Indy survivor and Bill Van Wi...
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USS Indianapolis Presentaion in Wanaque, NJ
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USS Indianapolis survivor, rescuer recount WWII tragedy Friday, November 14, 2008 Last updated: Friday November 14, 2008, EST 6:38 AM BY JAMES YOOSTAFF WRITER #printDesc{display:none;} WANAQUE "The next time I turned around and looked, there was no ship. I had no life jacket. I was in the mi...
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Who is interested in convincing the Navy to change the record?
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I am awe stricken that the Navy has never reconsidered the court martial of Captain McVay. I believe that anyone who becomes informed about this experience agrees that the blame all lies with the Navy, NONE with the Captain. It is unfortunate that, if they did ever recognize their guilt, it would be...
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URL of a newsclip re: festivities Aug 1, 2008
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Hello, here's a url of a newsclip regarding the festivities Aug 1, 2008 for the USS Indianapolis and survivors. Kind regards, Gail in Alaska http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=8774483&nav=menu188_2 -- Edited by GailRod at 00:55, 2008-08-19
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photo of flag
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Good day I just want to say thank you to everyone who took time out to read my earlier post about the US Flag. PLease feel free to email me at mprivera71@yahoo.com should you have any questions or would like to share any information. I have attached here a photo of the said flag. Again, thank you very much....
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US Flag
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Good day. My name is Marilen Rivera and I am from Manila, Philippines. I chanced upon your site while browsing the net and thought this might give me a chance to find out about a US flag which was handed down to us by my grand father. The information we have about the flag is that it came from a US war ship du...
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Article about USS Indianapolis Survivor Granville Crane
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See below link. It is a wonderful article about USS Indinapolis Survivor Granville Crane. If you've ever met him, you will agree, he's a true southern "gentleman" - a real gem! Click here: A celebration of God, country | hattiesburgamerican.com | Hattiesburg American
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Book written by members of Rescue Crew
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Take a Look Back At the Tragedy of the USS Indianapolis -- New Book Reveals What Happened and Who Survived During the Dark Day of World War II RICHMOND, Va., June 17, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Over sixty years have passed since the USS Indianapolis was lost in the Philippine Sea. Due to the notorious circ...
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Discovery Channel - The Search for the USS Indianapolis
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http://www.discovery.com/exp/indianapolis/indianapolis.html Expedition by the Discovery channel and Curt Newport to locate the Indy.
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Indianapolis Wikipedia Entry
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Indianapolis_%28CA-35%29 Wikipedia is written collaboratively by volunteers from all around the world. With rare exceptions, its articles can be edited by anyone with access to the Internet -- Edited by Webmaster at 13:06, 2007-07-30
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Information on crewman GONZALES, Ray A., S2
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I was named after Ray Gonzales by my father who was his best friend. My father has passed on, and I would like to try to find out any information I can about Ray. My dad never found out if Ray got into the water or not. I tried e-mailing the few people who had accounts about a year ago but nobody remembered h...
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Looking for photo of Joseph Dronet
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I am a Researcher for television and I wondered if someone could put me in contact with Joseph Dronet's family. My email is jenny_fulton@beyond.com.au
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Article about Survivor Harold Eck
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PAPER TRAILS: Local man survived the Indianapolis By Linda Caillouet Friday, April 11, 2008 LITTLE ROCK Hurricane Katrinas waters werent the first to threaten, then change, Harold Ecks life. Years before high water drove the New Orleanian to Little Rock, he fought the Pacific, bobbing in the shar...
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