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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Robert Bunai
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It is with sadness that I share wtih you the news of the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Robert Bunai on the morning of Tuesday September 27th. Bob was the oldest living survivor and just a few months short of his 99th birthday. There are now 48 living Survivors. Here is a video from 2010, where t...
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2012 reunion
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will there be a 2012 reunion?
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USS Indianapolis Movie!
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http://www.movieweb.com/news/robert-downey-jr-eyes-u-...
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Friends of FERGUSON, Albert E., CMMA*
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Al and I became friends due to a common interest in printing and printing equipment. I owned my own print shop and he lived just a few blocks away. No matter how busy I may have been, I always took time to help him with any questions, or just listen to what he had to say. He always wore the USS Indianapolis cap...
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Sidney Spencer
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I was shopping on Ebay recently and came upon personal items of one of the crew of the USS Indianapolis. Is anyone aware of any living family member of the following individual, Sidney Ancil Spencer? I purchased the items out of respect for this man and would like to locate a family member if possible to...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor William Akines
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It is with great sadness that I share with you the news I just received from USS Indianapolis Survivor Bill Akines wife Margaret, that Bill passed away earlier today. As you may recall, I sent an email recently about his failing health, so the consolation is that this wonderful man is now pain-free a...
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USS Indianpolis History Lesson Online!
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http://www.learningzen.com/Study/CoursePreview.aspx?CourseI...
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Grandaughter of Bernard Johnson
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I'm the grand daughter of Bernard Johnson. Does anyone remember him?
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USS Indianapolis CA-35 Facebook Group - JOIN NOW!
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If you are a Facebook member, please go to USS Indianapolis CA-35 Second Watch group and join! Its a great way for us to share news, photos, and stay connected to each other via Facebook. And if you're NOT a Facebook Member - its time to join now!!!www.facebook.com Second Watch is an organization fo...
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anywhere i could donate
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my uncle's purple heart, letter from truman, red cross letter, etc etc. his name was Sidney Howard Meade and went down with the ship. i am the last of the family and no one to leave it to. any suggestions?
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Were distress signals sent?
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I've read the books. They say that Radioman Miner saw the antennae meter move. But I really don't believe that only three stations would have heard the SOS, and that all three then disregarded it. I have reasons to explain perhaps how the three claims were made but would like to hear if others have vi...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Lloyd Barto
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Dear Friends,I just received more sad news regarding one of our dear USS Indianapolis Survivors. Lloyd Barto of Temecula California pass away on June 28th. Lloyd attended his first USS Indianapolis Reunion in 2005 for the 60th Anniversary of the sinking. If you met him, you will agree, he wa...
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Librarian seeking book about USS Indianapolis
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Hi, there. I hope no one minds my posting here for help but I am a library technician in Australia trying to track down a book for my uncle and have so far had no luck identifying it. He has read the book once before a long time ago but says that he lent it to someone that he is now out of contact with and never got...
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Death of Survivor Buck Gibson
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I received the sad news of the passing of yet another USS Indianapolis Survivor: Buck Gibson (USS Indianapolis Survivor) passed away at 10:50pm on Sunday evening.The following are the service details:Waco Memorial Funeral Home at 7537 South I-35 in Waco Texas: Visitation: Wednesday October...
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Sidney Howard Meade--anyone remember
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Sidney Howard Meade was my father's favorite brother, an uncle i never knew. my understanding is he went down with the ship, being on one of the lower decks. Was wondering if any of the survivors remember him and could tell me a little about an uncle i never had the privilege of knowing. thanks. i posted t...
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Can anyone tell me anything about my great uncle, FRED PARHAM?
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Seeking any info on my relative. Thank you.
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Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor George Laws
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It is with sadness that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor George Laws has peacefully departed this life this morning (Thursday, May 19). Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers, and may he now rest in peace.There are now only 51 living survivors....
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Information on Freddie Harold Pyron from Tyler Texas.
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I'm trying to gather genealogical information on my great uncle, Freddie Harold Pyron, who died while serving on the Indy. If anyone has any information from the mundane to the anectdotal about Seamen Pyron please do share. Thanks. Gil
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Can anyone tell me about my Great Uncle Nolan Kinard?
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I am a history student and the Great Nephew of Seaman 1st Class Nolan Kinard. Did anyone know him? I would like to know anything I can about him. Thank you.
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Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Earl Riggins
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It saddens me to tell you of the passing of yet another Survivor of the USS Indianapolis. Earl Riggins of Illinois was a US Marine aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of the sinking. Please keep the Riggins family in your thoughts and prayers. If my count is correct, it seems there are now onl...
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Veteran Recognition at Lansing Community College
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I serve on a committee at Lansing Community College in Lansing, Michigan, which honors veterans and educates the community on military/veteran acheivements and various actions or incidents. We are trying to find any living survivors of the Indianapolis tragedy in our area or their families so th...
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Eugene Farris
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I am searching for any information I can find about a survivor named Eugene Farris. he has since passed away and I know he was rescued by the USS Register. His home town was Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. If anyone has any information on him or his family, please let me know. I live only 10 minutes from where h...
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How to determine and Indy VET?
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Greetings to all A couple of years ago, my great-uncle Thomas Fred "Fred" Winter, passed. I knew he was an allumnus of BB-34, the "Big Picture" of the New York with its officers and men hangs in my office, but at his memorial service, there was a cap from the Indy. My cousin, a r...
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Looking forward to the 2010 Reunion, Thanks to the Users here, and Hail/Farewell to the Heroes
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Hi, there. My name is Terry and I live in Indianapolis, only about 1 mile ffrom the site of the 2010 reunion. This will be my 3rd. I keep low key, attending many of the seminars and stories from the heroes. Today, I was at my local grocery and John Gromosiak got me fired up about this year's events (wil...
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Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Mack
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I recently received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Mack passed away on December 28, 2010 in Pennsylvania. He was one of the buglers aboard the Indianapolis, and had been ill for quite some time. A small service was held in Easton, PA last week. May he rest in peace.
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Recovered letters sent from USS Indianapolis
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Dear forum members, As I was going through some things that were left by my parents, I found a stack of letters that were addressed to a neighbor at the home where I grew up, which were sent from Mr Ray Brooks, mt 1/c USS Indianapolis. Some of the dates are just a few months before she was sunk. The addresse...
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Want to get hat.
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Met a survivor of the Indianapolis while waiting to board the Badger in Manitowac wisc. 8-27-10. I would like to get an autographed Survivors hat from him. If you read this and are willing, name your price and I will see if I can afford it. I have had success with getting Paul Tibbets , (Hiroshima) Lt. Col...
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Are There Any Surviving Logs From Indy?
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Does anybody know if any official logbooks or diary of the USS Indianapolis exist? I believe they had to be turned in when she made port. Obviously her last expedition record of events are lost when the ship went down. I have a copy of the USS Portland's log book that I obtained from NARA. Thank you, Er...
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Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Lindsey Wilcox
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Unfortunately for us all, I have more sad news to pass on to you....USS Indianapolis Survivor Lindsey Wilcox of Baytown Texas passed away yesterday morning (November 14, 2010), peacefully in his sleep. He was a long time board member of the Survivors Organization and loved by all. He will surel...
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Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Edward Brown, S1
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It is with sadness that I sent this news about the passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Edward J Brown, S1. I had the blessing of talking to Ed just yesterday, and he was in good spirits (as always!) and very much at peace. We talked about the legacy of the USS Indianapolis, and I assured him that we wou...
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