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Frickerj · Frickerj

Wow, just found out a dear former coworker had an uncle aboard the Indy. may he and all his shipmates RIP and Thank You

marlaanngriffin · marlaanngriffin

Hello! I am formally Marla Ann Bunn. I am the niece of Horce Bunn, who died on the ship or in the water. My family has few details on the circumstances surrounding Horce's death. I have heard that no one knows if he died on the ship or if he died in the water. Now that I have children of my own, I have passed on my...

jrmj · jrmj

I would like to get in touch with Edgar can anyone Help

lostanfound · lostanfound

I have a USS Indianapolis hat that I found. I would like to find its owner. It says its an official military hat. The name inside is mostly wore out. You can make out the name James E . It was found at the I70 Eastbound reststop in London Ohio. TY

jwcormany · jwcormany

My mom's brother Earl Rochenbach or Rocky was a cook (I think) on the Indianapolis. ...He did not survive but we have always wondered if he went down with the ship or passed away in the ocean. Does anyone remember him?

wavevet · wavevet

I was at the recent Memorial Day parade in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin when lo and behold, a convertible carrying a gentleman passed by. The sign stated he was a survivor of the USS Indianapolis. What a true honor it was to see this gentleman, it brought tears to my eyes. I only wished I had gone up to him to s...

sprunger · sprunger

Hello, I am wondering if anyone could tell me if Clarence is still living? I did a paper on the USS Indianapolis back in 2000, and he and I continued to keep in touch after I graduated from high school. Unfortunately, I lost contact with him when I went to college, but have been thinking of him very often. I...

irene · irene

My name is Irene Brill. I am the daughter to Fred S. Roley who was an officer, (Petty Officer?)Store Keeper Second Class, on the USS Indianapolis during Pearl Harbor. He was honorably discharged from the USS Indianapolis on December 13, 1941. I'm not sure when he was assigned to the Indianapolis.....

jlesliebooth · jlesliebooth

I'm searching for a USS Indianapolis survivor, who lived at 2228 Huron Rd. West Lafayette, IN, 1994-2004, when we lived across the street. His name was Charlie and his wife was Hazel. Any help you can offer, inrecovering their LAST NAME,discovering IF they are still living,determining if they are...

GR8nephewAULT · GR8nephewAULT

Hello my name is Adam and I am the great nephew of S2 William F. Ault. I would like to first give my absolute respect to all of those that were a part of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. The ones that gave the ultimate sacrifice especially. To all of the survivors and the memories they must keep of those days has to b...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

http://www.candgnews.com/news/survivor-uss-indianapolis-speaks-fe...

Tom Lund · Tom Lund

As a member of the planning committee of the Indianapolis Air Show representing Riley Hospital for Children, I deeply regret what has happened to the show we all put on each year for a lot of reasons but particularly, since I'm the only Navy guy on the Committee, I had the plum assignment and great pers...

pjoyzirbel · pjoyzirbel

I saw a special on TV regarding the USS Indianapolis. I confess in all my years I had never heard the story of the USS Indianapolis. I feel so foolish, as I see that the story of the loss and survivor stories that day are just as important to our National History as the loss on Dec.7th. Thank you for your serv...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor George Horvath's wife Alice Mae passed away in November. For those of you that knew them from the reunions, they were the cutest, most colorfully dressed couple, friends since kindergarten & married 72 years! Here is her obituary, and plea...

City of Petaluma · City of Petaluma

Hello the City of Petaluma California is trying to locate veterans of the USS Indianapolis to honor by official City Proclamation for their heroism. I have heard Adolfo Celaya is located close to us in San Jose California. If anyone has contact information or can forward my information it would be gr...

ww2kim · ww2kim

USS Indianapolis Presentation with Survivor, John Woolston Where: Auburn Avenue Theater 10 Auburn Ave. Auburn, WA 98001 When: Saturday, November 9th at 6:30pmSunday, November 10th at 2:00pm Both programs are FREE. First come, first seated. Door will open one hour prior to show. If you KNOW th...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/210033691_Bill_Van_Wilpe__WWII_rescue_hero__dies_at_87.html

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Erwin Hensch passed away earlier this week. He served as an Assistant Chief Engineer on the Indy and was rescued by the USS Doyle. He was 93 years old. May our hero rest in peace.

Lisa P · Lisa P

First, thank you for your service. What an inspiration you are and an impact you've made on our world. My family is full of Veterans. I served in the Army, my younger brother-the Marines, and my older brother-the Army, as well. Because we have such a family of military Veterans, our mother felt led...

Molly · Molly

For your service.... This was incredible reading!

ahiatt · ahiatt

I cannot imagine going through this. These men are/were so brave, I could not be more thankful to be able to read and learn about the USS Indianapolis and the men who survived and lost their lives those five days. I wish I would've learned about this story when I was in high school, but I'm grateful to be le...

Gabe Ray · Gabe Ray

I have heard of the USS Indianapolis, but have never actually knew of this story. I do not know what to say - I am so sorry for everything you all went through, I cannot even imagine what it must have been like. Much respect to all of you.

Teresia McGee · Teresia McGee

I have been reading the book based on the "USS Indianapolis", and I cannot begin to imagine what any one of you men went through. It makes me really sad to know that this happened, and you were out there for five days! It makes you wonder why these things happen at all. I j...

BreLopes · BreLopes

I am amazed that in school I never learned about this! I am in shock that this story is so unfamiliar to many people. I can not express my gratitude and sadness for the things these brave men experienced! I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

Sherry Adkins · Sherry Adkins

Was there ever an investigation into the Commodore who received the message, shortly after midnight on July 30, 1945, of an SOS from the USS Indianapolis by Clair B. Young, Yeoman USNR. The message identified the ship, it's location and it's condition. It was read by the Commodore and his answer was...

mbneal · mbneal

Have a photo of USS INDY signed by Mr. Umenhoffer that i got on ebay...Would like to find out anything I might about him. Thanks, M.B. Neal

Nanonggapok · Nanonggapok

As a Vietnam era vet, it would be an honor for me to get a first hand account of the sinking and subsequent rescue of crew members. Feel free to contact me on the email listed below if you are a Survivor, or know someone willing to speak to me. I would be willing to travel and speak with Survivors living in Sou...

Frankfort Fan · Frankfort Fan

I grew up as a friend of a daughter of Adrian Marks, which was an honor. Wonderful, creative family. I knew the story earlier than most my friends because of this friendship. Wishing you all well and many many thanks and hugs

thruway65 · thruway65

There just can't be enough done to correct the injustices to the Captain and crew of this fine ship. To me, it is infuriating to know that when you put your life in someone's hands expecting them to take that seriously, you may not be able to count on that after all. Instead of the crew being the focus th...

Jim · Jim

Although I am 57 years old and never served in the military I have always felt very close to the USS Indianapolis. My grandfather, Dr. James F. Conner, MD, was a doctor on the hospital ship Traquillity which took care of the Indianapolis survivors. A picture of him bending over a survivor who is lyin...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Veteran day, rip (Preview) Wow, just found out a dear former coworker had an uncle aboard the Indy. may he and all his shipmates RIP and Thank You	Frickerj	0	1261	Nov 12, 2014 by Frickerj
	Horce Bunn - Does anyone have information? (Preview) Hello! I am formally Marla Ann Bunn. I am the niece of Horce Bunn, who died on the ship or in the water. My family has few details on the circumstances surrounding Horce's death. I have heard that no one knows if he died on the ship or if he died in the water. Now that I have children of my own, I have passed on my...	marlaanngriffin	0	1647	Oct 9, 2014 by marlaanngriffin
	Edgar Harrell (Preview) I would like to get in touch with Edgar can anyone Help	jrmj	1	1097	Sep 19, 2014 by chermax
	Found USS Indianapolis hat (Preview) I have a USS Indianapolis hat that I found. I would like to find its owner. It says its an official military hat. The name inside is mostly wore out. You can make out the name James E . It was found at the I70 Eastbound reststop in London Ohio. TY	lostanfound	0	1178	Aug 21, 2014 by lostanfound
	Earl Rocky Rochenbach (Preview) My mom's brother Earl Rochenbach or Rocky was a cook (I think) on the Indianapolis. ...He did not survive but we have always wondered if he went down with the ship or passed away in the ocean. Does anyone remember him?	jwcormany	0	976	Aug 8, 2014 by jwcormany
	An Honor (Preview) I was at the recent Memorial Day parade in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin when lo and behold, a convertible carrying a gentleman passed by. The sign stated he was a survivor of the USS Indianapolis. What a true honor it was to see this gentleman, it brought tears to my eyes. I only wished I had gone up to him to s...	wavevet	2	1187	Jul 19, 2014 by wavevet
	Clarence Hershberger (Preview) Hello, I am wondering if anyone could tell me if Clarence is still living? I did a paper on the USS Indianapolis back in 2000, and he and I continued to keep in touch after I graduated from high school. Unfortunately, I lost contact with him when I went to college, but have been thinking of him very often. I...	sprunger	3	3391	Jul 18, 2014 by ww2kim
	Fred S. Roley, Officer on USS Indianapolis during Pearl Harbor (Preview) My name is Irene Brill. I am the daughter to Fred S. Roley who was an officer, (Petty Officer?)Store Keeper Second Class, on the USS Indianapolis during Pearl Harbor. He was honorably discharged from the USS Indianapolis on December 13, 1941. I'm not sure when he was assigned to the Indianapolis.....	irene	1	1315	Jul 18, 2014 by ww2kim
	Looking for a Survivor ... survivor Charlie Hazel West Lafayette IN resident Huron Road (Preview) I'm searching for a USS Indianapolis survivor, who lived at 2228 Huron Rd. West Lafayette, IN, 1994-2004, when we lived across the street. His name was Charlie and his wife was Hazel. Any help you can offer, inrecovering their LAST NAME,discovering IF they are still living,determining if they are...	jlesliebooth	0	1788	May 30, 2014 by jlesliebooth
	Great Nephew S2 William F. Ault (Preview) Hello my name is Adam and I am the great nephew of S2 William F. Ault. I would like to first give my absolute respect to all of those that were a part of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. The ones that gave the ultimate sacrifice especially. To all of the survivors and the memories they must keep of those days has to b...	GR8nephewAULT	0	1534	May 5, 2014 by GR8nephewAULT
	Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor John Heller (Preview) http://www.candgnews.com/news/survivor-uss-indianapolis-speaks-fe...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1707	Apr 5, 2014 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Collapse of the Indianapolis Air Show and my deep regret (Preview) As a member of the planning committee of the Indianapolis Air Show representing Riley Hospital for Children, I deeply regret what has happened to the show we all put on each year for a lot of reasons but particularly, since I'm the only Navy guy on the Committee, I had the plum assignment and great pers...	Tom Lund	0	1301	Jan 20, 2014 by Tom Lund
	Thank You! (Preview) I saw a special on TV regarding the USS Indianapolis. I confess in all my years I had never heard the story of the USS Indianapolis. I feel so foolish, as I see that the story of the loss and survivor stories that day are just as important to our National History as the loss on Dec.7th. Thank you for your serv...	pjoyzirbel	0	1099	Dec 31, 2013 by pjoyzirbel
	Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor's Wife (Preview) Just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor George Horvath's wife Alice Mae passed away in November. For those of you that knew them from the reunions, they were the cutest, most colorfully dressed couple, friends since kindergarten & married 72 years! Here is her obituary, and plea...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1060	Dec 30, 2013 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Help needed for City Proclamation (Preview) Hello the City of Petaluma California is trying to locate veterans of the USS Indianapolis to honor by official City Proclamation for their heroism. I have heard Adolfo Celaya is located close to us in San Jose California. If anyone has contact information or can forward my information it would be gr...	City of Petaluma	0	1022	Nov 15, 2013 by City of Petaluma
	USS Indianapolis Presentation with Survivor, John Woolston (Preview) USS Indianapolis Presentation with Survivor, John Woolston Where: Auburn Avenue Theater 10 Auburn Ave. Auburn, WA 98001 When: Saturday, November 9th at 6:30pmSunday, November 10th at 2:00pm Both programs are FREE. First come, first seated. Door will open one hour prior to show. If you KNOW th...	ww2kim	0	1780	Oct 28, 2013 by ww2kim
	Death of Rescue Crew member Bill Van Wilpe (USS Bassett) (Preview) http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/210033691_Bill_Van_Wilpe__WWII_rescue_hero__dies_at_87.html	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1344	Oct 20, 2013 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Erwin Hensch (Preview) Just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Erwin Hensch passed away earlier this week. He served as an Assistant Chief Engineer on the Indy and was rescued by the USS Doyle. He was 93 years old. May our hero rest in peace.	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1112	Oct 20, 2013 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Thank You! Public Speaking Opportunity (Preview) First, thank you for your service. What an inspiration you are and an impact you've made on our world. My family is full of Veterans. I served in the Army, my younger brother-the Marines, and my older brother-the Army, as well. Because we have such a family of military Veterans, our mother felt led...	Lisa P	0	1263	Oct 15, 2013 by Lisa P
	Thank you.. (Preview) For your service.... This was incredible reading!	Molly	0	911	Oct 6, 2013 by Molly
	Wow! (Preview) I cannot imagine going through this. These men are/were so brave, I could not be more thankful to be able to read and learn about the USS Indianapolis and the men who survived and lost their lives those five days. I wish I would've learned about this story when I was in high school, but I'm grateful to be le...	ahiatt	0	943	Oct 3, 2013 by ahiatt
	I can not imagine (Preview) I have heard of the USS Indianapolis, but have never actually knew of this story. I do not know what to say - I am so sorry for everything you all went through, I cannot even imagine what it must have been like. Much respect to all of you.	Gabe Ray	0	892	Oct 3, 2013 by Gabe Ray
	My Respect to all of you on your Bravery, and Courage... (Preview) I have been reading the book based on the "USS Indianapolis", and I cannot begin to imagine what any one of you men went through. It makes me really sad to know that this happened, and you were out there for five days! It makes you wonder why these things happen at all. I j...	Teresia McGee	0	1016	Oct 3, 2013 by Teresia McGee
	Feeling Thankful! (Preview) I am amazed that in school I never learned about this! I am in shock that this story is so unfamiliar to many people. I can not express my gratitude and sadness for the things these brave men experienced! I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart!	BreLopes	0	909	Sep 30, 2013 by BreLopes
	Commodore Jacob H. Jacobson (Preview) Was there ever an investigation into the Commodore who received the message, shortly after midnight on July 30, 1945, of an SOS from the USS Indianapolis by Clair B. Young, Yeoman USNR. The message identified the ship, it's location and it's condition. It was read by the Commodore and his answer was...	Sherry Adkins	1	1941	Sep 26, 2013 by dcannapolis
	Survivor Lyle E. Umenhoffer, S 1 (Preview) Have a photo of USS INDY signed by Mr. Umenhoffer that i got on ebay...Would like to find out anything I might about him. Thanks, M.B. Neal	mbneal	2	1463	Sep 2, 2013 by mbneal
	Would like to speak with Survivor living in Idaho, Oregon, or Nevada (Preview) As a Vietnam era vet, it would be an honor for me to get a first hand account of the sinking and subsequent rescue of crew members. Feel free to contact me on the email listed below if you are a Survivor, or know someone willing to speak to me. I would be willing to travel and speak with Survivors living in Sou...	Nanonggapok	0	956	Aug 11, 2013 by Nanonggapok
	Reunion (Preview) I grew up as a friend of a daughter of Adrian Marks, which was an honor. Wonderful, creative family. I knew the story earlier than most my friends because of this friendship. Wishing you all well and many many thanks and hugs	Frankfort Fan	0	927	Aug 3, 2013 by Frankfort Fan
	Haunting Story (Preview) There just can't be enough done to correct the injustices to the Captain and crew of this fine ship. To me, it is infuriating to know that when you put your life in someone's hands expecting them to take that seriously, you may not be able to count on that after all. Instead of the crew being the focus th...	thruway65	0	897	Aug 1, 2013 by thruway65
	USS Indianapolis and USS Tranquillity (Preview) Although I am 57 years old and never served in the military I have always felt very close to the USS Indianapolis. My grandfather, Dr. James F. Conner, MD, was a doctor on the hospital ship Traquillity which took care of the Indianapolis survivors. A picture of him bending over a survivor who is lyin...	Jim	0	1000	Jul 30, 2013 by Jim
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