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tbalunis · tbalunis

In 2004-2005, I helped the Wanaque VFW see to it that one of their members, William Van Wilpe, was recognized for his heroism as a member of the USS Bassett. The Bassett was responsible for rescuing many of the Indianapolis survivors. Bill Van Wilpe dove into those shark infested waters a little aft...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Here are some pictures of Survivor Harold Eck and family. Harold will be 81 yrs old on August 11th. He was 18 yrs old at the time of the sinking. He returned home and was a New Orleans Firefighter for 25 years, owned a heating & air-conditioning business, then worked for Boeing/Martin Marietta...

JNET47 · JNET47

My mother's first husband. Arleta Phillips married Nolan Kinard. Not sure who the other person in the other photo with him is.

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Here is a photograph of the Survivors that were in attendance. Please feel free to post your photographs from the events of the weekend as well!!! (photo compliments of Todd Oberkfell)

jamco · jamco

I am the 62 year old nephew of Frank Fantasia. He was inducted into the Navy June 23, 1944. He was killed on the Indianapolis July 30, 1945. He was 26 years old. He was the youngest brother in a family of 6 sisters and 4 brothers on my mother's side of the family. Three other brothers were serving in the armed...

emwitmer · emwitmer

I am a third generation niece of Capt. Charles McVay. I was named after him. I am starting to do research. If anyone has any pics or any info on him I would appreciate it.

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Some photos from the 2007 Survivors Memorial Reunion in Indianapolis. Photos include the following: 1)Survivor Jack Miner 2) Survivors at the Memorial Service 2007, 3) Survivor Paul McGinnis 4) Survivor Donald McCall, 5) Survivor Sam Lopez with his wife, 6) Survivor George Horvath, 7) Surviv...

tbalunis · tbalunis

I also helped raise money for the USS Indianapolis survivor's fund by selling their t-shirts.

F Clark · F Clark

Stanley Kasten was a distant cousin. See copies of news article on him and page 24 of Summary of War Casualties, Illinois http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/ww2/navy-casualties/illinois.html

BigD20895 · BigD20895

I found these documents when going through my fathers files. I thought I would share them with the community. They are Memo to Passanger Officers (2 photos front and Back) dated 12 July 1945 Plan of the day, 25 July 1945 Plan of Day (date has torn away) My Dad, Maj. Robert Furman, was incharge of movin...

Mark_J · Mark_J

This is my Dad's uncle, Lt. Howard B. Freeze. He did not survive. Family tells that he was badly burned and died in the water. I am grateful for his sacrifice.

HistoryBuff · HistoryBuff

My uncle, Larry Leintz, flew the SOC biplane onboard the USS Indy from Nov 1943 until shortly before her demise. He was not onboard her last fateful voyage. I have recently come in posession of a number of his pictures taken during this time. In each picture my uncle is standing second from the right...

Odin225 · Odin225

I was told by the person who gave me this photo, that the ship involved was the Indianapolis. They said they had information that this ceremony took place in 1936 or 1937. There are no identifying numbers in the photo, nor could I find any reference to a burial service taking place for multiple sailor...

GailRod · GailRod

Pictures of my uncle Richard Tracy Jr. (Dick Tracy), Sgt. USMC Does anyone recall serving with him? thanks in advance, Gail Alaska -- Edited by GailRod at 21:59, 2008-08-02 -- Edited by GailRod at 22:01, 2008-08-02

spudman · spudman

We are planning on having a survivor come to our event May 2010 to speak. I am trying to put together a poster (30x42) to be used at his booth that I could put his name on and our sponsors names on. I would like to get a high resolution scan of: Photo #19-N-86911 USS Indianapolis Off Mare Island 10, July 194...

spudman · spudman

I saw that Johns' photo album and other memorabillia his parents had collected was up for ebay auction a couple of weeks ago. I saved these photo's of him from the web page to display on this site just in case the memorabillia ends up in someones private collection to never be seen again. He was a go...

PFF · PFF

Years ago "Yankee" magazine posted a shot shot taken of 2 survivors of the "Indianapolis"; regretfully names unknown On the other hand link to USS Indianapolis at Naval historical Center: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-i/ca35.htm

Indyson18 · Indyson18

Dedication of a statue in honor of Jimmy O'Donnell of Indianapolis, IN, on Dec 7th, 2009, at the City Market in downtown. Well attended by his family, fellow firefighters from his 35 years service to the city as a firefighter, the Navy and the mayor.

PFF · PFF

Saw this memorial on website Find A Grave http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=sh&GRid=16563422& Dean R. Bennett of Kansas ABMC Record Hospital Apprentice, First Class, U.S. NavyService # 6298301United States Naval ReserveEntered the Service from: Kansas Died: 30-J...

kimmo · kimmo

Just finished reading Doug Stanton's book. In Australia we talk of the times of "Wooden Ships and Iron Men" when blokes like my Dad, although with forged papers and no need for razor blades, joined USAT Water Division (Small Ships) sailing anything that would float supplying ground tro...

rside48 · rside48

I would like to obtain 8" x 10" black & white photos of the USS Indianapolis in different settings. Anyone know where I can get them for a reasonable price? Thanks!

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

In Indianapolis, on August 22, 2009. A crowd estimated at between 250-300 people were in attendance for a special military memorial program to honor Giles G. "Doc" McCoy held at the USS INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35) National Memorial.Giles G. McCoy is remembered as one of the Founders of the...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

This picture was taken recently when I had the honor of visiting the USS Indianapolis Memorial with three of the Survivors: Giles McCoy, Mike Kuryla & Harlan Twible. (Harlan not in photo) Their emotions and pride when standing in front of that Memorial, that they worked so hard to build, shows...

Cyndy · Cyndy

My mother's first couisn, Bobbie Minor.

JACK · JACK

this is a picture of the helbrose watch that my grandfather Russell Brandt was wearing when the INDY went down. It was recently given to me by my father tom. I can only imagine what this watch would say if it could . I cannot describe the feeling that I get when I hold it,this is all that my grandfather came o...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Here are some pictures from the Survivor's Parade during the 2007 reunion. It was held in downtown Indianapolis and ended at the Indiana War Memorial for the dedication of the new USS Indianapolis Museum. For more info about the Museum, go to http://www.ussindianapolis.us/ The survivors rode i...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Brian Porter is an artist and had the great honor to create a Bronze bust of Father Thomas Conway, who did not survive the USS Indianapolis tragedy, for the Buffalo Naval and Military Park in Buffalo, NY. Attached is a photo of the work from the dedication ceremony in the Summer of 2006. The memorial ...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

These pictures were taken on August 25 & 26, 2007 at the Indianapolis Air Show in the USS Indianapolis Tent.

Indyson18 · Indyson18

Survivors and Wives, group photo in front of a WWII PV-2 at the Indy Air Show on August 26th 2007

pappysgranddaughter · pappysgranddaughter

I wanted to let survivors, friends, and family of the Indianapolis know that Thomas G. Goff passed away at 1:20 a.m. this morning. He went peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Wednesday, September19, 2007 calling hours from 7-9 at Silva-Hostetler in Barberton, Ohio. Thursday, September 20, 20...

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	Book about USS Indianapolis rescuer (Preview) In 2004-2005, I helped the Wanaque VFW see to it that one of their members, William Van Wilpe, was recognized for his heroism as a member of the USS Bassett. The Bassett was responsible for rescuing many of the Indianapolis survivors. Bill Van Wilpe dove into those shark infested waters a little aft...	tbalunis	1	819	5 days ago by Indyson18
	Survivor Harold Eck - photos (Preview) Here are some pictures of Survivor Harold Eck and family. Harold will be 81 yrs old on August 11th. He was 18 yrs old at the time of the sinking. He returned home and was a New Orleans Firefighter for 25 years, owned a heating & air-conditioning business, then worked for Boeing/Martin Marietta...	SurvivorsDaughter	9	4029	May 3rd by michael van peski
	Nolan David Kinard Nolan David Kinard (Preview) My mother's first husband. Arleta Phillips married Nolan Kinard. Not sure who the other person in the other photo with him is.	JNET47	3	622	Aug 7, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Survivors at the Memorial Service @ the 2012 Reunion (Preview) Here is a photograph of the Survivors that were in attendance. Please feel free to post your photographs from the events of the weekend as well!!! (photo compliments of Todd Oberkfell)	SurvivorsDaughter	0	368	Aug 7, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Frank Fantasia, Fireman 2d Class; U.S.S. Indianapolis, July29/30, 1945 (Preview) I am the 62 year old nephew of Frank Fantasia. He was inducted into the Navy June 23, 1944. He was killed on the Indianapolis July 30, 1945. He was 26 years old. He was the youngest brother in a family of 6 sisters and 4 brothers on my mother's side of the family. Three other brothers were serving in the armed...	jamco	15	3434	May 21, 2012 by jamco
	Capt. Charles Butler McVay (Preview) I am a third generation niece of Capt. Charles McVay. I was named after him. I am starting to do research. If anyone has any pics or any info on him I would appreciate it.	emwitmer	3	5801	Mar 20, 2012 by btlrnova
	Photos from 2007 Survivors Reunion (Preview) Some photos from the 2007 Survivors Memorial Reunion in Indianapolis. Photos include the following: 1)Survivor Jack Miner 2) Survivors at the Memorial Service 2007, 3) Survivor Paul McGinnis 4) Survivor Donald McCall, 5) Survivor Sam Lopez with his wife, 6) Survivor George Horvath, 7) Surviv...	SurvivorsDaughter	9	5366	Dec 7, 2011 by gherkster
	Book on USS Indianapolis Rescuer (Preview) I also helped raise money for the USS Indianapolis survivor's fund by selling their t-shirts.	tbalunis	0	1237	Dec 31, 2010 by tbalunis
	Photos Photo Articles (Preview) Stanley Kasten was a distant cousin. See copies of news article on him and page 24 of Summary of War Casualties, Illinois http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/ww2/navy-casualties/illinois.html	F Clark	0	1288	Dec 18, 2010 by F Clark
	Found Documents of general interest (Preview) I found these documents when going through my fathers files. I thought I would share them with the community. They are Memo to Passanger Officers (2 photos front and Back) dated 12 July 1945 Plan of the day, 25 July 1945 Plan of Day (date has torn away) My Dad, Maj. Robert Furman, was incharge of movin...	BigD20895	6	1403	Dec 3, 2010 by Martin Sullivan
	Howard Bruce Freeze, Lt. (Preview) This is my Dad's uncle, Lt. Howard B. Freeze. He did not survive. Family tells that he was badly burned and died in the water. I am grateful for his sacrifice.	Mark_J	0	790	Aug 11, 2010 by Mark_J
	USS Indy SOC Crews Pilot SOC Spotter Plane (Preview) My uncle, Larry Leintz, flew the SOC biplane onboard the USS Indy from Nov 1943 until shortly before her demise. He was not onboard her last fateful voyage. I have recently come in posession of a number of his pictures taken during this time. In each picture my uncle is standing second from the right...	HistoryBuff	0	1076	Jul 25, 2010 by HistoryBuff
	potential indianapolis photo? (Preview) I was told by the person who gave me this photo, that the ship involved was the Indianapolis. They said they had information that this ceremony took place in 1936 or 1937. There are no identifying numbers in the photo, nor could I find any reference to a burial service taking place for multiple sailor...	Odin225	0	1175	Jun 17, 2010 by Odin225
	pictures of Sgt. Richard I. Tracy Jr. (Dick Tracy) USMC (non-survivor) (Preview) Pictures of my uncle Richard Tracy Jr. (Dick Tracy), Sgt. USMC Does anyone recall serving with him? thanks in advance, Gail Alaska -- Edited by GailRod at 21:59, 2008-08-02 -- Edited by GailRod at 22:01, 2008-08-02	GailRod	6	3744	May 31, 2010 by Indyson18
	Need High Resolution Scan of Indy (Preview) We are planning on having a survivor come to our event May 2010 to speak. I am trying to put together a poster (30x42) to be used at his booth that I could put his name on and our sponsors names on. I would like to get a high resolution scan of: Photo #19-N-86911 USS Indianapolis Off Mare Island 10, July 194...	spudman	2	1499	Mar 15, 2010 by johnbushell
	John Kirchner USMC KIA (Preview) I saw that Johns' photo album and other memorabillia his parents had collected was up for ebay auction a couple of weeks ago. I saved these photo's of him from the web page to display on this site just in case the memorabillia ends up in someones private collection to never be seen again. He was a go...	spudman	1	1066	Mar 14, 2010 by spudman
	Indianapolis survivors picture (Preview) Years ago "Yankee" magazine posted a shot shot taken of 2 survivors of the "Indianapolis"; regretfully names unknown On the other hand link to USS Indianapolis at Naval historical Center: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-i/ca35.htm	PFF	1	1791	Dec 22, 2009 by PFF
	Jimmy O'Donnell Statue Dedication Dec 7 2009 (Preview) Dedication of a statue in honor of Jimmy O'Donnell of Indianapolis, IN, on Dec 7th, 2009, at the City Market in downtown. Well attended by his family, fellow firefighters from his 35 years service to the city as a firefighter, the Navy and the mayor.	Indyson18	0	1174	Dec 18, 2009 by Indyson18
	Indianapolis casualty memorial (Preview) Saw this memorial on website Find A Grave http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=sh&GRid=16563422& Dean R. Bennett of Kansas ABMC Record Hospital Apprentice, First Class, U.S. NavyService # 6298301United States Naval ReserveEntered the Service from: Kansas Died: 30-J...	PFF	0	1382	Dec 16, 2009 by PFF
	Heros aren't all made FACE TO FACE (Preview) Just finished reading Doug Stanton's book. In Australia we talk of the times of "Wooden Ships and Iron Men" when blokes like my Dad, although with forged papers and no need for razor blades, joined USAT Water Division (Small Ships) sailing anything that would float supplying ground tro...	kimmo	0	1009	Dec 12, 2009 by kimmo
	Anyone know where I can obtain photos of the Indy (not laser prints)? (Preview) I would like to obtain 8" x 10" black & white photos of the USS Indianapolis in different settings. Anyone know where I can get them for a reasonable price? Thanks!	rside48	0	984	Sep 27, 2009 by rside48
	Giles G "Doc" McCoy's Memorial Service (Preview) In Indianapolis, on August 22, 2009. A crowd estimated at between 250-300 people were in attendance for a special military memorial program to honor Giles G. "Doc" McCoy held at the USS INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35) National Memorial.Giles G. McCoy is remembered as one of the Founders of the...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1918	Sep 3, 2009 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Picture from recent visit to USS Indianapolis Memorial (Preview) This picture was taken recently when I had the honor of visiting the USS Indianapolis Memorial with three of the Survivors: Giles McCoy, Mike Kuryla & Harlan Twible. (Harlan not in photo) Their emotions and pride when standing in front of that Memorial, that they worked so hard to build, shows...	SurvivorsDaughter	1	2730	May 25, 2009 by edpemt
	Still at Sea- S2 Robert W. "Bobbie" Minor (Preview) My mother's first couisn, Bobbie Minor.	Cyndy	1	2382	Apr 6, 2009 by Silentspirit94
	if this watch could talk (Preview) this is a picture of the helbrose watch that my grandfather Russell Brandt was wearing when the INDY went down. It was recently given to me by my father tom. I can only imagine what this watch would say if it could . I cannot describe the feeling that I get when I hold it,this is all that my grandfather came o...	JACK	4	3104	Jan 13, 2009 by AirmanNunley
	Survivors Parade @ 2007 reunion (Preview) Here are some pictures from the Survivor's Parade during the 2007 reunion. It was held in downtown Indianapolis and ended at the Indiana War Memorial for the dedication of the new USS Indianapolis Museum. For more info about the Museum, go to http://www.ussindianapolis.us/ The survivors rode i...	SurvivorsDaughter	1	2919	Jun 4, 2008 by mobyhead
	FatherThomas Conway Memorial (Preview) Brian Porter is an artist and had the great honor to create a Bronze bust of Father Thomas Conway, who did not survive the USS Indianapolis tragedy, for the Buffalo Naval and Military Park in Buffalo, NY. Attached is a photo of the work from the dedication ceremony in the Summer of 2006. The memorial ...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	2705	Oct 23, 2007 by SurvivorsDaughter
	More Photos from 2007 Indianapolis Air Show (Preview) These pictures were taken on August 25 & 26, 2007 at the Indianapolis Air Show in the USS Indianapolis Tent.	SurvivorsDaughter	1	3885	Sep 22, 2007 by ww2kim
	Indy Air Show Mt Comfort 2007 (Preview) Survivors and Wives, group photo in front of a WWII PV-2 at the Indy Air Show on August 26th 2007	Indyson18	1	2185	Sep 22, 2007 by ww2kim
	Thomas G Goff, survivor of the USS Indianapolis, November 15, 1906-September 17, 2007 (Preview) I wanted to let survivors, friends, and family of the Indianapolis know that Thomas G. Goff passed away at 1:20 a.m. this morning. He went peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Wednesday, September19, 2007 calling hours from 7-9 at Silva-Hostetler in Barberton, Ohio. Thursday, September 20, 20...	pappysgranddaughter	1	2284	Sep 18, 2007 by JACK
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