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ajbevolo · ajbevolo

I have attached the photo to the message for all to see.

Sam Hyde · Sam Hyde

Good morning! As you can imagine, the residents of Indianapolis take great pride in the history of the USS Indianapolis and its crew. The Indiana War Memorial Museum in the heart of our city has a large space dedicated to telling the ship's story, and the National Memorial bearing the names of the ship...

savages · savages

I am still searching for photographs of any of the men while they were serving on the USS Indianapolis. I have several hundred at the moment. Please drop me a line. I hope to have all the men's pictures for the reunion in August. I also wanted to let everyone know I just heard that a great humble man has pa...

ajbevolo · ajbevolo

I have a 1945 B&W photo of 12 NCOsin uniform on deck of the ship that includes my uncle John DiPrima who was not on the fatal return trip and lived in St Louis for many years after 1945. I will try to include the photo in my next posting. I would like to donate the photo to the Museum so that the other sailor...

Aloha65stang · Aloha65stang

Hello, My great uncle was Sheldon Lee Farber, S2 and was aboard the Indy when it went down. I know very little about him. My Mother remembers very little of him and my Grandmother, Dorothy is deceased (his sister). I am just trying to gather any info or pictures that anyone would happen to have or have...

Drac · Drac

Good day all, Been doing research lately on USS Indianapolis after being reminded by purchsing the latest movie. While researching i came across this forum. Many years ago while attending a Navy Ball in Kansas City several of the survivors were guests of honor. It was one of the most memorable mome...

dlvandeven_jr · dlvandeven_jr

I inherited picture ink sketch of the USS Indianapolis in which the picture frame is wood from the deck. I believe my mother worked where it was dry docked. My father was supposed to have been on it as a mail clerk but went under the knife ..... hernia operation. He later was on Navy SP on VJ Day. Just trying...

dlvandeven_jr · dlvandeven_jr

I inherited picture ink sketch of the USS Indianapolis in which the picture frame is wood from the deck. I believe my mother worked where it was dry docked. My father was supposed to have been on it as a mail clerk but went under the knife ..... hernia operation. He later was on Navy SP on VJ Day. Just trying...

GRoman · GRoman

I had a family member (Frank Romani) go down with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. I have since been given (handed down) two ribbons and accompanying citations that were awarded to the crew. They are the "Navy Unit Commendation" and the "Combat Action Ribbon". The written description of the C...

elkhunter · elkhunter

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...

Ehorne · Ehorne

Alvin Rahn was my great uncle of which i have only recently come to understand his role on the USS Indianapolis. If anyone has pictures or information (verbal or written), please email me at ehorne@gaf.com. Thank you

MrsBaker · MrsBaker

Hello. I am a High School English teacher in Canada, and I have been using some information from this site for quite a few years with my grade 11 students. I have a transcript of survivor stories (Lewis Haynes, Woody James, and Harlan Twible) from http://www.discovery.com/exp/indianapolis/sto...

DJW · DJW

That would be great to meet some of them. I just finished reading In Harm's Way. The story is incredible. Are there still reunions?

BobRic · BobRic

USS Indianapolis survivor Edgar Harrell will be giving a presentation of his experiences of this tragedy this Veterans Day. His story is completely amazing as I suggest all interested attend. The presentation will be taking place in Gardendale Alabama at the Gardendale 1st Baptist Church, 316 M...

Dennis Bridwell · Dennis Bridwell

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...

lorialaniz · lorialaniz

Good Morning - On October 4th, 2015 Cool Patch Pumpkins (the Guinness Book of World Records Corn Maze) will be hosting a Military Day. We would like to dedicate this day to all of those who were aboard the USS Indianapolis. The day will be filled with family fun activities, food and celebration. Ple...

winsmith3 · winsmith3

My name is Win Smith III. Charles McVay III married my grandmother after my grandfather passed. Charles and Vivian were married until he took his life at our family farm on Morris, CT (we still own it today and it's called Winvian Farm). I see Hollywood is making two movies about your story

awhite269 · awhite269

I'm an independent Video Producer working at a Broadcast News Station up in South Bend, IN. I'm very interested in covering the upcoming Anniversary and getting some interviews and footage of the event. I would love it if anyone connected with The USS Indianapolis would be willing to go on-camera...

Lizadawg · Lizadawg

My grandfather was on the USS Indianapolis when it met it's fate. - BARENTHIN, Leonard W. S2- His nick name was "Coffee". Grandma is pasted and my father was very young when it happened and has blocked most of it out. Memorial Day is not a good day for us. I was looking for additional info...

Photojesse · Photojesse

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...

Gort · Gort

Does anyone have an accurate figure as to how many survivors are still with us?

bkmercier · bkmercier

Hi, grateful to find this site. I got to see my uncle's name, Saul A. Ham.

Richard E · Richard E

First let me say That I read the book about the indianapolis tragedy a number of years ago, It has always inspired me. When I thought I had it rough I would think of what these incredible men endured, and it would bring my everyday problems into proper perspective. this interest has led me to try to unders...

PFF · PFF

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

Dragondoc · Dragondoc

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...

Jim Johnson · Jim Johnson

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...

Tom Clark · Tom Clark

I could not find information on Gene on this site. Born 1917 died 2002. Buried Ridgelawn cemetery Mercerville, Ohio.

ladypatricia · ladypatricia

My children's uncle Robert Russell survived this "accident" -I signed up as I new little of history of

Cbarth · Cbarth

linqs-http://thegazette.com/2012/02/26/house-to-honor-iowans-in-tragic-world-war-ii-attack

robih · robih

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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	I have photo of 12 NCOs on deck of the ship that includes my uncle John DiPrima Part 2 (Preview) I have attached the photo to the message for all to see.	ajbevolo	2	3069	Jun 19, 2020 by Webmaster
	Looking for guest speaker for USS Indianapolis event at Indiana War Memorial fall 2018 indiana indiana war memorial (Preview) Good morning! As you can imagine, the residents of Indianapolis take great pride in the history of the USS Indianapolis and its crew. The Indiana War Memorial Museum in the heart of our city has a large space dedicated to telling the ship's story, and the National Memorial bearing the names of the ship...	Sam Hyde	0	1470	May 29, 2018 by Sam Hyde
	Photos of every USS Indianapolis crew (Preview) I am still searching for photographs of any of the men while they were serving on the USS Indianapolis. I have several hundred at the moment. Please drop me a line. I hope to have all the men's pictures for the reunion in August. I also wanted to let everyone know I just heard that a great humble man has pa...	savages	8	5658	May 27, 2018 by john kennedy
	I have photo of 12 NCOs on deck of the ship that includes my uncle John DiPrima (Preview) I have a 1945 B&W photo of 12 NCOsin uniform on deck of the ship that includes my uncle John DiPrima who was not on the fatal return trip and lived in St Louis for many years after 1945. I will try to include the photo in my next posting. I would like to donate the photo to the Museum so that the other sailor...	ajbevolo	0	1657	Feb 17, 2018 by ajbevolo
	Looking for Info on My Great Uncle (Preview) Hello, My great uncle was Sheldon Lee Farber, S2 and was aboard the Indy when it went down. I know very little about him. My Mother remembers very little of him and my Grandmother, Dorothy is deceased (his sister). I am just trying to gather any info or pictures that anyone would happen to have or have...	Aloha65stang	1	2227	Sep 12, 2017 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Intro (Preview) Good day all, Been doing research lately on USS Indianapolis after being reminded by purchsing the latest movie. While researching i came across this forum. Many years ago while attending a Navy Ball in Kansas City several of the survivors were guests of honor. It was one of the most memorable mome...	Drac	1	2029	Jul 29, 2017 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Memorabilia and Inquiry (Preview) I inherited picture ink sketch of the USS Indianapolis in which the picture frame is wood from the deck. I believe my mother worked where it was dry docked. My father was supposed to have been on it as a mail clerk but went under the knife ..... hernia operation. He later was on Navy SP on VJ Day. Just trying...	dlvandeven_jr	1	2948	Jul 29, 2017 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Memorabilia and Inquiry (Preview) I inherited picture ink sketch of the USS Indianapolis in which the picture frame is wood from the deck. I believe my mother worked where it was dry docked. My father was supposed to have been on it as a mail clerk but went under the knife ..... hernia operation. He later was on Navy SP on VJ Day. Just trying...	dlvandeven_jr	0	1867	May 3, 2017 by dlvandeven_jr
	Please Help Identifying 2 Ribbons Awarded USS Indy Crew (Preview) I had a family member (Frank Romani) go down with the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. I have since been given (handed down) two ribbons and accompanying citations that were awarded to the crew. They are the "Navy Unit Commendation" and the "Combat Action Ribbon". The written description of the C...	GRoman	1	2495	Apr 12, 2017 by L1M0N
	Frank Romani ? ( A crewmember who went down with the U.S.S. Indianapolis ) (Preview) 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...	elkhunter	6	5116	Jan 27, 2017 by elkhunter
	Information requested on crew member Alvin Wilder Rahn,SK3. (Preview) Alvin Rahn was my great uncle of which i have only recently come to understand his role on the USS Indianapolis. If anyone has pictures or information (verbal or written), please email me at ehorne@gaf.com. Thank you	Ehorne	0	2556	Dec 14, 2016 by Ehorne
	sound clips of survivor stories (Preview) Hello. I am a High School English teacher in Canada, and I have been using some information from this site for quite a few years with my grade 11 students. I have a transcript of survivor stories (Lewis Haynes, Woody James, and Harlan Twible) from http://www.discovery.com/exp/indianapolis/sto...	MrsBaker	2	2538	Jul 4, 2016 by SusieQQ
	I wish I could meet some of the survivors (Preview) That would be great to meet some of them. I just finished reading In Harm's Way. The story is incredible. Are there still reunions?	DJW	2	2749	Nov 7, 2015 by BobRic
	Survivor Edgar Harrell Veterans Day presentation (Preview) USS Indianapolis survivor Edgar Harrell will be giving a presentation of his experiences of this tragedy this Veterans Day. His story is completely amazing as I suggest all interested attend. The presentation will be taking place in Gardendale Alabama at the Gardendale 1st Baptist Church, 316 M...	BobRic	0	2414	Nov 7, 2015 by BobRic
	Forest Gaither (Preview) 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...	Dennis Bridwell	1	4217	Oct 28, 2015 by Julie Galofaro
	USS Indianapolis Honored at Cool Patch Pumpkins October 4th 2015 (Preview) Good Morning - On October 4th, 2015 Cool Patch Pumpkins (the Guinness Book of World Records Corn Maze) will be hosting a Military Day. We would like to dedicate this day to all of those who were aboard the USS Indianapolis. The day will be filled with family fun activities, food and celebration. Ple...	lorialaniz	0	2252	Sep 7, 2015 by lorialaniz
	2 Movies Being Made about the Indianapolis (Preview) My name is Win Smith III. Charles McVay III married my grandmother after my grandfather passed. Charles and Vivian were married until he took his life at our family farm on Morris, CT (we still own it today and it's called Winvian Farm). I see Hollywood is making two movies about your story	winsmith3	1	2285	Jul 27, 2015 by winsmith3
	Media/Journalistic Piece? (Preview) I'm an independent Video Producer working at a Broadcast News Station up in South Bend, IN. I'm very interested in covering the upcoming Anniversary and getting some interviews and footage of the event. I would love it if anyone connected with The USS Indianapolis would be willing to go on-camera...	awhite269	1	2222	Jul 4, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Looking for information on BARENTHIN, Leonard W. S2 (Preview) My grandfather was on the USS Indianapolis when it met it's fate. - BARENTHIN, Leonard W. S2- His nick name was "Coffee". Grandma is pasted and my father was very young when it happened and has blocked most of it out. Memorial Day is not a good day for us. I was looking for additional info...	Lizadawg	0	2131	May 26, 2015 by Lizadawg
	Photo documentation of survivors living in Texas. (Preview) 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...	Photojesse	3	3263	Jul 27, 2014 by SurvivorsDaughter
	How many survivors today? (Preview) Does anyone have an accurate figure as to how many survivors are still with us?	Gort	22	12269	Jul 18, 2014 by ww2kim
	New to Site (Preview) Hi, grateful to find this site. I got to see my uncle's name, Saul A. Ham.	bkmercier	0	2412	May 27, 2014 by bkmercier
	Question (Preview) First let me say That I read the book about the indianapolis tragedy a number of years ago, It has always inspired me. When I thought I had it rough I would think of what these incredible men endured, and it would bring my everyday problems into proper perspective. this interest has led me to try to unders...	Richard E	0	2449	Dec 26, 2013 by Richard E
	I-58 attack before USS Indianapolis (Preview) 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	PFF	1	3935	Nov 12, 2013 by lablarry
	NSCC UNIT (Preview) 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...	Dragondoc	0	2176	Apr 14, 2013 by Dragondoc
	Clarence Jefferson (CJ) Prather (Preview) 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...	Jim Johnson	0	2623	Jun 27, 2012 by Jim Johnson
	Passing of Richard E. (Gene) Houck (Preview) I could not find information on Gene on this site. Born 1917 died 2002. Buried Ridgelawn cemetery Mercerville, Ohio.	Tom Clark	1	2638	May 28, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
	new to site- related to survivor (Preview) My children's uncle Robert Russell survived this "accident" -I signed up as I new little of history of	ladypatricia	0	2521	May 19, 2012 by ladypatricia
	State of Iowa Resolution for USS Indianapolis (Preview) linqs-http://thegazette.com/2012/02/26/house-to-honor-iowans-in-tragic-world-war-ii-attack	Cbarth	2	2974	Mar 21, 2012 by Cbarth
	Minature Life Preserver (Preview) 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...	robih	1	2319	Mar 21, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
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