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Son-In-Law · Son-In-Law

My wifes mother passed away several years ago and I just got around to looking in the Bin of old photos. Among the pictures was an album of the Indianapolis in Trinidad; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Montevideo, Uruguay and Hawaii. My wifes father served on the ship during that time. I also have hundreds o...

learningparent · learningparent

My daughter and I would LOVE to meet some USS Indianapolis survivors. Are there any meetings scheduled yet? I hear we just missed one in Harrisonburg, VA at Blue Ridge Community College. Marilyn Boyer

Jazzbo · Jazzbo

I've just finished a commerative video for my father, a Marine veteran of Guadalcanal. In making this memorial video of old film and video clips from a variety of sources called "Nightmare in the Pacific," I met the "gunnery officer" of the Indy. He, Lt Bob Van Horne, left the...

roscoefl · roscoefl

Willie Cairo was a great Uncle to me. I have some history on him including that he was a pretty good baseball player. Volunteered to go to War and was the only brother not to return. Would like to know if he was lost in the water or went down with the ship. Anyone that knew him or stories would be greatl...

rockytony · rockytony

a huge welcome on the scoreboard for Harold Bray when he attended the Giants' game at AT&T Park on August 23. The Giants beat the Reds 11-2. -- Edited by rockytony on Tuesday 24th of August 2010 04:44:42 PM -- Edited by rockytony on Tuesday 24th of August 2010 04:47:57 PM -- Edited by rockytony on Tue...

rockytony · rockytony

I am a new member and proud to say I was an office in the USNavy, Amphbious branch. I am fervently searching for a signed copy of survivors of the USS Indianapolis to replace a copy I once had. Any information to put me on the track of purchasing another would be greatly appreciated and I will welcome any in...

PFF · PFF

Years ago about 1975 when movie "Jaws" came out-local paper {Butler Co OHIO} had story of Middleton Ohio man who was a survivor of "USS Indianapolis". Sorry cant remember his name-but for the record I'd Like to put this record down

death cert of crew member · ww2daughter

Thanks so much. I will check it out now!

ww2daughter · ww2daughter

where do i find it? he is in the final crew list of his ship USS Indianapolis but nowhere else...is there a certain place I can go ? Thanks again. My mother is still alive it it would mean a great deal.

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

If you are a family member of a USS Indianapolis Survivor, a Lost At Sea Sailor from the final sailing crew, or one of the rescue crews, please send your name and contact information to the USS Indianapolis Second Watch Organization. We are a group of family members and friends of the final sailing...

DMills · DMills

My grandfather was a fireman on the ship. My grandmother never would talk about what happen and we only know what info we can get from others and general released info. Which is very little about him. We think he had just went on duty when the ship was hit. If anyone knew him and could give me some info on w...

dianadavis · dianadavis

I am trying to help my grandson who is enlisting in the Marine Cops connect with his past. Does anyone have any info on Robert F Redd-he had a broken leg & perrished when the ship sank--Thank you

PFF · PFF

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=sh&GRid=16563422&

PFF · PFF

Interesting Website -- Edited by PFF on Wednesday 16th of December 2009 01:05:23 PM

Webmaster · Webmaster

In order to keep this forum running and to prevent problems, please follow these simple rules for the forum. If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to contact the webmaster. 1. Keep it Civil - While debating and discussion is fine, we will not tolerate rudeness, insulting posts, pers...

Jerry Millard USN · Jerry Millard USN

My wife and I enjoyed reading, "A fight for Survival and Honor". Thank you for your service, we honor all of you. Jerry Millard USN retired

lana banana · lana banana

My Dad's name is Bertner Gamble Griscom. He is alive and well in Houston, TX. I am very happy to have found this site! I have been interested in the legend of the Indianapolis since I heard about it from the movie "JAWS" in '76. I will be happy to correspond with any survivors or other intereste...

Gort · Gort

Does anyone know if the Indy had a cat on board when torpedoed, or at anytime during its lifetime? I trust that any survivors reading this will not take this topic as too flippant for these discussion boards.

Proudboomer · Proudboomer

down, I want to pause to remember those of the Greatest Generation, and especially the men of the Indianapolis. God bless them then and now. They represent the finest of courage, the finest of living, the heroism of those in harm's way. Always, and forever, honor the sailor/soldier/marine/guar...

scardena · scardena

My late mother's first husband, William Goff Rue, machinists mate, went down with the Indy. Any information about Bill would be appreciated.

floridaboy · floridaboy

Webmasters note - "This post is unfortunately in the wrong section - I'll either remove it or move it (if possible) in a few days. If the author could repost it in the guestbook section that would be great. Please don't comment here on it." The first time I realized my Uncle Jay was on the Indy w...

Webmaster · Webmaster

I understand it's a hassle to sign up for a forum to post your comments and that it might discourage you from posting. Unfortunately I cannot manage the volume of comments and censor out all the web junk that happens with an open forum so we need something that can be moderated. I truly appreciate those...

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	Old Pictures with names (Preview) My wifes mother passed away several years ago and I just got around to looking in the Bin of old photos. Among the pictures was an album of the Indianapolis in Trinidad; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Montevideo, Uruguay and Hawaii. My wifes father served on the ship during that time. I also have hundreds o...	Son-In-Law	2	4277	Mar 13, 2012 by sue
	meetings (Preview) My daughter and I would LOVE to meet some USS Indianapolis survivors. Are there any meetings scheduled yet? I hear we just missed one in Harrisonburg, VA at Blue Ridge Community College. Marilyn Boyer	learningparent	1	1917	Nov 21, 2011 by Steve Savage
	The Indy's Suite (Preview) I've just finished a commerative video for my father, a Marine veteran of Guadalcanal. In making this memorial video of old film and video clips from a variety of sources called "Nightmare in the Pacific," I met the "gunnery officer" of the Indy. He, Lt Bob Van Horne, left the...	Jazzbo	2	2263	Nov 21, 2011 by Steve Savage
	BUG1 WILLIE CAIRO (Preview) Willie Cairo was a great Uncle to me. I have some history on him including that he was a pretty good baseball player. Volunteered to go to War and was the only brother not to return. Would like to know if he was lost in the water or went down with the ship. Anyone that knew him or stories would be greatl...	roscoefl	1	1660	Nov 12, 2011 by usskittyhawk
	RE: A Survivor Gets A "GIANT" welcome (Preview) a huge welcome on the scoreboard for Harold Bray when he attended the Giants' game at AT&T Park on August 23. The Giants beat the Reds 11-2. -- Edited by rockytony on Tuesday 24th of August 2010 04:44:42 PM -- Edited by rockytony on Tuesday 24th of August 2010 04:47:57 PM -- Edited by rockytony on Tue...	rockytony	1	3168	Nov 12, 2010 by rockytony
	RE: Signed Copy 317 Survivors USS Indianapolis (Preview) I am a new member and proud to say I was an office in the USNavy, Amphbious branch. I am fervently searching for a signed copy of survivors of the USS Indianapolis to replace a copy I once had. Any information to put me on the track of purchasing another would be greatly appreciated and I will welcome any in...	rockytony	2	3520	Jun 19, 2010 by SurvivorsDaughter
	USS Indianapolis surivior (Preview) Years ago about 1975 when movie "Jaws" came out-local paper {Butler Co OHIO} had story of Middleton Ohio man who was a survivor of "USS Indianapolis". Sorry cant remember his name-but for the record I'd Like to put this record down	PFF	3	3512	Jun 10, 2010 by PFF
	death cert of crew member (Preview) Thanks so much. I will check it out now!	ww2daughter	0	2428	Mar 26, 2010 by ww2daughter
	my father's death certificate. (Preview) where do i find it? he is in the final crew list of his ship USS Indianapolis but nowhere else...is there a certain place I can go ? Thanks again. My mother is still alive it it would mean a great deal.	ww2daughter	1	2544	Mar 25, 2010 by SurvivorsDaughter
	ATTN: FAMILY MEMBERS OF SURVIVORS, LOST AT SEA SAILORS & RESCUE CREWS (Preview) If you are a family member of a USS Indianapolis Survivor, a Lost At Sea Sailor from the final sailing crew, or one of the rescue crews, please send your name and contact information to the USS Indianapolis Second Watch Organization. We are a group of family members and friends of the final sailing...	SurvivorsDaughter	2	3115	Mar 17, 2010 by daughterofJustice
	Paul C. Barnes - Granddaughter looking for info (Preview) My grandfather was a fireman on the ship. My grandmother never would talk about what happen and we only know what info we can get from others and general released info. Which is very little about him. We think he had just went on duty when the ship was hit. If anyone knew him and could give me some info on w...	DMills	1	3433	Mar 10, 2010 by PFF
	Robert F Redd (Preview) I am trying to help my grandson who is enlisting in the Marine Cops connect with his past. Does anyone have any info on Robert F Redd-he had a broken leg & perrished when the ship sank--Thank you	dianadavis	0	1960	Mar 9, 2010 by dianadavis
	D.R. Bennett -lost on the Indianapolis (Preview) http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=sh&GRid=16563422&	PFF	0	1917	Feb 21, 2010 by PFF
	Interesting (Preview) Interesting Website -- Edited by PFF on Wednesday 16th of December 2009 01:05:23 PM	PFF	0	2488	Dec 16, 2009 by PFF
	Rules - Please Read! (Preview) In order to keep this forum running and to prevent problems, please follow these simple rules for the forum. If you have any questions or problems, please feel free to contact the webmaster. 1. Keep it Civil - While debating and discussion is fine, we will not tolerate rudeness, insulting posts, pers...	Webmaster	2	4609	Oct 20, 2009 by J Schuyler Tillotson
	FRA today (Preview) My wife and I enjoyed reading, "A fight for Survival and Honor". Thank you for your service, we honor all of you. Jerry Millard USN retired	Jerry Millard USN	1	2728	Jul 31, 2009 by tbalunis
	Do any surviors know my Dad, he was a Marine in the S. Pacific. (Preview) My Dad's name is Bertner Gamble Griscom. He is alive and well in Houston, TX. I am very happy to have found this site! I have been interested in the legend of the Indianapolis since I heard about it from the movie "JAWS" in '76. I will be happy to correspond with any survivors or other intereste...	lana banana	1	3777	Jul 29, 2008 by Invertebrate
	Ships cat (Preview) Does anyone know if the Indy had a cat on board when torpedoed, or at anytime during its lifetime? I trust that any survivors reading this will not take this topic as too flippant for these discussion boards.	Gort	0	2969	Jan 10, 2008 by Gort
	As the old year winds (Preview) down, I want to pause to remember those of the Greatest Generation, and especially the men of the Indianapolis. God bless them then and now. They represent the finest of courage, the finest of living, the heroism of those in harm's way. Always, and forever, honor the sailor/soldier/marine/guar...	Proudboomer	0	2686	Dec 30, 2007 by Proudboomer
	William Rue (Preview) My late mother's first husband, William Goff Rue, machinists mate, went down with the Indy. Any information about Bill would be appreciated.	scardena	0	2901	Oct 24, 2007 by scardena
	My Uncle...James C. Nichols (Preview) Webmasters note - "This post is unfortunately in the wrong section - I'll either remove it or move it (if possible) in a few days. If the author could repost it in the guestbook section that would be great. Please don't comment here on it." The first time I realized my Uncle Jay was on the Indy w...	floridaboy	3	5955	Aug 8, 2007 by dkf
	Why do I have to log in to post? (Preview) I understand it's a hassle to sign up for a forum to post your comments and that it might discourage you from posting. Unfortunately I cannot manage the volume of comments and censor out all the web junk that happens with an open forum so we need something that can be moderated. I truly appreciate those...	Webmaster	0	3053	Jul 15, 2007 by Webmaster
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