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News article about USS Indianapolis Survivor Mike Kuryla
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www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-obit-kuryla-06-oct07,0,5940699.storychicagotribune.comMICHAEL
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Death of Survivor Grover Carver
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Just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Grover Carver has passed away. As he is now at peace, please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. This now leaves 69 living survivors.... It is my understanding that the family has asked that in lieu of flowers tha...
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Anyone know if a remake of the USS Indianpolis story is goin to be done?
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I had heard several years ago that Steven Spielberg had bought the rights to a screenplay to do the Indy story. But that's been rather a long time ago. Anyone have an update?
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Anniversary
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Today's the anniversary of the sinking of the Indy. It was 64 years ago I think.
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Deck Plans
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Does anybody know where I can get deck plans of the Indy? I was hoping to be able to study and get a sense of where these people were, and being able to accurately guess the condition of the wreck today since it hasn't been found yet.
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This story has changed me!!
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That story is an inspiration of survival. I hate to say this of anything I ever would see on TV but I think it has changed my life. I wish I could have one percent of the courage those boys had in my every day life.. I get damned stress if my clothes take too long to dry....If my favorite ball team doesn't d...
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Survivor in Hospital
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A survivor of the crew is a member of our church and in the hospital. He is not much of a church goer and I do not know him that well. The prognosis for long term must not be good and with HIPPA I am reluctant to give his name. I would like advice. Do the survivors or supporters ever send cards or have an organ...
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Lost at sea
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I am Archie C. Kilgore F-2 first granddaughter and would like any information one might have.
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Email or contact information for James O'Donnell?
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Last year I did a history day project on the USS Indianapolis, and Mr. O'Donnell did an interview for us. We wanted to send him a copy of our final product, but we never did. I was wondering if anyone knew a way to contact him because I lost his contact information. Thank you so so much!
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U.S.S Indianapolis Painting
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In 2007 i bought a painting of the U.S.S. Indianapolis hand painted by a survivor. It is the original. I bought it at the 2007 Indianapolis Expo i think is what it was called. I was wondering if the survivor that sold me it remembers me. Im steven gasaway. I think he would remember me as the kid who whowed up...
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COPY OF THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR AUG 15 1945- CRUSER SUNK 883 KILLED
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I JUST CAME ACROSS OF THE INDY STAR FROM 1945 THE SUB HEADLINE IS THE CRUSER USS INDIANAPOLIS WAS SUNK. I WOUNDER IF THE MEMORIAL WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS ON DISPLAY?
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Basic Training
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Just an Interesting peice of information i wanted to share, The Building which houses the Swimming Pool to Qualify all the Navys new Sailors in Water Survival is Named after the USS Indianapolis. It has a small display with a model of the Indy on it's Quarterdeck, along with Pictures and stories. Of...
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Please contact the Nat'l WWII Museum on Behalf of the USS Indianapolis
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Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as the country's official World War II Museum, this remarkable attraction illuminates the American experience during the WWII era with moving personal stories, historic artifacts and powerful interactive displays....
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Thank you
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Thank you all very much for this website dedicated to the crew of the USS Indianapolis. My cousin, PFC Bryan C. Munson, was one of the many who died in the ocean while awaiting rescue. If there is anyone who is or knows a survivor who knew of my cousin, or heard about him from his time there, I certainly w...
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Information on James O'Donnell
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Hi, I am new to this but I would like some info please. I live in Tombstone, Arizona and my wife and I like going to the thrift stores in the area. We were in a Sierra Vista, AZ thrift store and I found a blue baseball cap with the USS INDIANAPOLIS on it. I know of the history of the INDIANAPOLIS so I picked it...
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Death of Survivor James Nichols
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Sadly, we have just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor James Nichols has passed away this week. May he rest in peace. Sadly, there are now only 70 living survivors....
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Will complacency allow another USS Indianapolis event to take place?
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In these most modern of times, could complacency like the events of the USS INDIANAPOLIS again take place? The advances of modern weaponry still does not change the human nature of man. But again, could such an event take place and leave all of us in awe? The answer-yes it could because the event its...
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Wishes For Blessings
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To the crew of the USS Indianapolis; My regrets to the survivors, for the painful memories the ordeal brought into your lives as you tried to carry on after the war, one in which you served with honor, and yet at the cost of horrible sacrifice. My condolences to the families/loved ones/friends of tho...
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Article about USS Indianapolis Survivor Giles McCoy
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See below article from the Florida newspaper regarding a special honor bestowed on Survivor Giles McCoy. Giles was instrumental in organizing the first Survivors Reunion in the 1960s and was the original chairman of the USS Indianapolis Organization and served for many years. Giles...
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USS Indianapolis/Gwinn "Angel" Scholarship
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As a fund of the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, the USS Indianapolis/Gwinn "Angel" Scholarship is administrated by the Foundation in coordination with an advisory committee and the Second Watch. (Second Watch is an organization of family members, friends and supp...
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Article about USS Indianapolis Survivor Adolpho Celaya
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'Harpo' Celaya honored at 76th annual Jr. Parada a.fullstory_linkbar { color: #006666; font-size: 10px; font-family: verdana; text-decoration: none; } a.fullstory_linkbar:hover { text-decoration: underline; } Staff ReportsNovember 12, 2008Ema...
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Veterans Day Presentation by USS Indianapolis Survivors
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http://www.dailyadvance.com/news/survivors-recall-wwii-ships-sinking-237598.htmlUSS Indianapolis survivors recall WWII ship's sinkingSurvivors guests at COA Veterans Day eventBy Toby Tate Staff Writer Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Sixty-three years later, Paul McGinnis still ha...
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Death of Survivor Eugene Morgan
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I received the news today that USS Indianapolis Survivor Eugene Morgan of Seattle, WA died this morning. There is a memorial service planned on Saturday, June 28 in Seattle. Below is a picture of Eugene in front of the Indiana War Memorial / USS Indianapolis Museum in July 2007.Please keep E...
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Map of survivors' locations in the water
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Does anyone know of a map which shows the locations of where the men were found in the water? If so, please post it here or email me directly at ww2kim@gmail.com. Thanks so much!
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USS Indianapolis program w/survivors & rescuers in VA, NC, NJ
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[url]http://ussindianapolis.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=113085&p=3&topicID=210...
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Please Correct Spelling
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Need to correct Sugest to: "Suggest" on Main page
Sugest a Category or Forum
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Memorial in the Philippines
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My uncle F. Patrick Kenny was lost on the USS Indianapolis. Recently I found out that you can contact the American Battle Monument Commission www.abmc.gov regarding those sailors that were lost at sea aboard the USS Indianapolis. You can search their name and then request information on them...
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Survivors in Southern California?
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I'm looking to interview survivors of the USS Indianapolis, how do I go about finding survivors in the Southern California area?
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A new USS Indianapolis?
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It's been 10 years since the submarine USS Indianapolis (SSN-697) was decommissioned. Does anyone know if any lobbying is being done in D.C., so as that a near-future ship in the U.S. Navy will have the name "USS Indianapolis"? A new USS Indianapolis on the seas would do as USS Indianapoli...
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3rd viewing, cried again
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I just watched the Discovery channel program about looking for the wreck of the 'USS Indy' again, (for the third time, seriously) and I cried AGAIN as I heard the descriptions of those days and nights awaiting rescue. I was compelled to seek out this site for the opportunity to thank the handful of surv...
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