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Death of Survivor Giles McCoy
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It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I post the news that I just received... Giles McCoy passed away today. Giles was one of the Marines on board the USS Indianapolis at the time of the sinking. He was also very insrumental in organizing the very first Survivors reunion and was the long-ti...
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Family Members of Lost At Sea Sailor Bill Hugh Tosh???
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Trying to reach family members of Lost At Sea Sailor Bill Hugh Tosh, of Tempe, Arizona area. (Spouse - Mrs Donna Louise Tosh) If you are seeing this post and are a family member or in contact with them, please reply. Thanks!
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New member
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Fantastic to see to see a site dedicated to all these brave men.Looking forward to making my way around the site.---Always remembered this story for years and always pitied the poor souls that died and what they,and the rest of the crew most have gone through.
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USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) Chief Petty Officer Selectees.
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The 7 CPO Selectees and I conducted training on the event that happened to the USS Indianapolis and the lessons that the US Navy learned from those tragic events. I just wanted to thank all of you for your service and sacrifice that you gave this country. Truly our countrys greatest generations of me...
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Finding , Lloyd Henry Hiebert .
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I am trying to find anyone who might have any information on my uncle, Lloyd Henry Hiebert. He served on the USS Indianapolis. I never got to meet my uncle, but stared at his picture on my grandparents wall my entire childhood. Any information would much appreciated. Thank you. David
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Looking for information on Lloyd H. Hiebert
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While online I saw a picture that hung in my Grandmothers house. This picture was of my Uncle Lloyd Hiebert who was said to be LAS while on the Indianapolis. I saw that the picture was posted by a Keith C Smith. I am trying to reach Mr. Smith so that I can find out how he got the picture or if he knew my Uncle.....
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My Grandfather's Story. USS Barnwell. Last to see Indianapolis. Submarine. Received Transmission
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First I'd like to say how grateful I am for your service to our country. Its an unpayable debt I can't and will never forget. I will never forget because I'm almost certain, even in the tragic circumstances, that I would not be here today with out the incident, and I'll tell you why. My Grandfather is 85...
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Charles Keith Neal
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We found out that he survived the sinking but died before rescue and was buried at sea. Is this true? If so, are there coordinates?
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Friend of the Survivors and brother of LAS Sailor.
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Many of you may know Andy Barksdale - brother to a LAS sailor of the USS Indianapolis. Andy & his wife Lucille are from Indianapolis and have worked tirelessly for many, many years on making the reunions special for everyone. Andy passed away on May 28th, on his 87th birthday. No arrangement detai...
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questions regarding survivor by the name of James A. Beane F2
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I have been facinated with the story of the USS Indianapolis since it was introduced to me by my high school history teacher. I went out and bought the book. I still have it "somewhere"...I searched for years to find the movie they made once I heard of it. I have recently started looking in...
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Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivors Wife Ethel Morris
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Just received the news that Ethel Morris, wife of USS Indianapolis Survivor Al Morris of Akron, Ohio passed away on March 20th.
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Sad news regarding the passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Kenley Lanter
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It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Kenley Lanter passed away. May be rest in peace and may his family & friends find comfort in their fond memories of our hero. Guestbook: http://www.allenfh.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php?task=Current&lis...
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Sad news regarding the passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Sal Maldonado
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It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that another of our beloved USS Indianapolis Survivors, Sal Maldonado passed away on Tuesday evening (Feb 26). May be rest in peace and may his family & friends find comfort in their fond memories of our hero. (I will post details on the services as the...
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Family's Request: Memorial Donations for Jimmy O'Donnell in lieu of flowers
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In Jimmy's obituary, the family of Jimmy O'Donnell has specified in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the following organizations: Society of St Vincent de Paul http://www.svdpusa.org/Home.aspx St Paul's Hermitage http://www.stpaulhermitage.org/ or USS Indianapolis Surviv...
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Donations in memory of Survivor Jimmy O'Donnell
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In lieu of flowers, the O'Donnell family has requested donations be made to one of three charitable organizaitons, one of which is the USS Indianapolis Survivors Organizaiton. If you would like to make a donation in Jimmy O'Donnell's memory, a check may be mailed to: Elko Perchyshyn, Treasurer 107...
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Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Jimmy O'Donnell
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I just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Jimmy O'Donnell passed away this afternoon (1/9/2013) at the age of 92. Just a few days after celebrating his 70th Wedding Anniversary with his wife Mary. A long, blessed life indeed!Funeral services are being planned now, but I understand that F...
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Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Glenn Morgan
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I just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Glenn Morgan passed away peacefully yesterday morning (12/24/2012). Funeral services are at 2:00 pm, Friday at Annetta United Methodist Church, 2836 West Farm Road 5, Aledo, TX 76008 with burial to follow at Newberry Cemetery just off Hwy...
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My father was Vernon C Nordin -Any California survivors or crew members know him?
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My dad, Vern Nordin, was a crew member of Indianapolis relieved of duty just prior to final voyage and discharged in 1946. He was the ship machinist down below keeping all the equipment in working order for sailing. I'm looking for other sailors out there who knew him and possibly have some good stor...
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Can anyone tell me anything about my grandfather, Robert E. Lee
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My grandfather always told us that he was on the USS Indianapolis when it went down, and many stories of his survival. Yet, he is not listed as being a crew member. Can anyone give me any information, or ideas of where to go from here? I would really love to find out more about him, and his service during...
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Charles Butler McVay IV
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Honoring the USS Indianapolis
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Hi,
My name is Matt Cooley. I am a farmer in Dixon, California. I have a pumpkin patch and own the world's largest corn maze. Inside the corn maze there are trailers to act as a rest stop during the long walk. In the past we have had 3 trailers by 3 different sponsors. This year we are adding a new station and...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Shown
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I received the news this week that USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Shown of Napa, California passed away at the age of 91. However, a this time I do not have contact information for his family to send condolences. May he rest in peace.
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Travels of the Indy
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My father Ken Crawford, YC3, served aboard the Indy from April 1936 to February 1938. Does anyone have any information on her travels and activities during that time?
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Beaty
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Just received more sad news that we lost another dear USS Indianapolis Survivor last week: Donald Beaty of Angola, Indiana. May he rest in peace.http://www.tributes.com/show/Donald-L.-Beaty-93479204Donald
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2012 USS Indianapolis 67th Anniversary Reunion Info
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The Survivors received a tentative draft for the 2012 Reunion this week. Dates are August 3-5, 2012, at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. I am attaching copies of both the Draft of the Schedule as well as the Registration Form. For more information, see contact information on Registr...
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Death of Indianapolis Survivor Robert E. Justice
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USS Indianapolis/Gwinn "Angel" Scholarship
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The USS Indianapolis Survivors' Scholarship Fund was generously established in 2001 by author Doug Stanton, with proceeds from his hardcover book "In Harm's Way." When the book went out of print and that pledge was met, the fund became permanently endowed by the family of rescue pilot W...
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Searching for crew and family members of Marks and Gwinn...
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If you have any contact/location info for any of the following men or their families, I would be forever grateful if you could send it to me. The crew of Lt. Marks' PBY "PlaymateTwo": LtRobert A. Marks, Pilot (deceased but I have located his children) Ensign Irving D. Lefkowitz, Co-pilot...
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Request to have retirement flag flown at USS Indianapolis Memorial
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I am a US Navy Chief, retiring next year. I would like to have my retirement flag flown at the USS Indianapolis memorial. I am originally from Indianapolis, and the story of CA-35 has always been a source of strength for me when things get a bit difficult. If you can help me out, please contact me by email a...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Gerald Poor
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It is with sadness that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Gerald Poor of Rolla, Missouri passed away on Monday October 10. I am attaching a link to his obituary with an online guestbook to express your condolences, as well as a news interview of Mr Poor from 2007. Obituary and Online Guestboo...
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