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Son of Survivor · Son of Survivor

https://news.usni.org/2016/07/27/new-lead-uncovered-search-uss-indianapolis

Son of Survivor · Son of Survivor

https://news.usni.org/2016/07/27/new-lead-uncovered-search-uss-indianapolis

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

http://variety.com/2016/film/news/nicolas-cage-uss-indianapolis-trailer-1201766909/

jill · jill

I just read your post.... and the episode about the half-eaten sailor found in a life jacket did actually happen. It is a true account. Robert P. Gause, QM1, (quartermaster, navigator and survivor off the Indy), was the one who discovered the dead sailor while trying to wake him one morning, think...

ussca35 · ussca35

http://theldhistory.blogspot.com/2011/10/commentary-uss-indianapolis-myth-that.html

ussca35 · ussca35

The debut issue of a new online literary magazine, The Remnant Leaf, has as its lead short story a work of historical fiction entitled "Shadow of the Indianapolis," by Tony Held. I am he, and my story focuses upon Charles Butler McVay III. In 1995, when I was fifteen, I read my first book on the Indiana...

Bob Dorr · Bob Dorr

http://www.scribd.com/doc/238745385/Lt-Rev-Thomas-M-Conway-Navy-Cross-Final-PDF

Texas Pratt · Texas Pratt

How did the writer of the story told by the 'shark hunter' in "Jaws" learn about the "Indianapolis"?

jill · jill

Allow me to introduce something new from off the Indy. It's the ebook publication of UNSINKABLE, the story of USS Indianapolis survivor Robert P. Gause, QM1, available at Amazon.com Kindle Store. Bob's story is an amazing account of survival at sea and a young sailor's unsinkable fait...

gmac · gmac

Can someone visiting the Indianapolis War Museum post a video of the USS Indy exhibit on Youtube. I have never visited the museum and would like to see the exhibit.

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/marion_county/new-ship-to-have-name-of-indianapolis

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2384393/Survivors-1945-sinking-USS-Indianapolis-explosions-shark-attacks-worst-sea-disaster-U-S-naval-history.htm

Bob Dorr · Bob Dorr

US Sen. Christopher Murphy and US Sen. Richard Blumenthal have recently introduced a Senate Resolution asking the Navy to posthumously award the Navy Cross to the Chaplain of the USS Indianapolis, Lt. (Rev.) Thomas M Conway. Lt. Conway kept the men together, singing, praying and urging them that h...

gmac · gmac

If some kind Texan could get a hold of a copy of the original article or articles that were written about Freddie H. Pyron's service on the USS Indy my family would greatly appreciate it.

gmac · gmac

Charles Clemans wrote a biographical account of USS Indy survivor Adolfo Celaya's wartime experiences and his life afterwards. His story is an uplifting account of heroism in the face of adversity and personal triumph over formidable obstacles. Someone needs to make this stirring story into a mo...

gmac · gmac

There's a great interview of US Indy survivor Adolfo Celaya posted on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3lL9ZVayHQ I had the distinct honor and pleasure to meet this American hero. His story should be heard.

tim cav · tim cav

We are look for any help in making our movie as authentic as possible. Please feel free to contact me with any thoughts or comments you may have. Thank You Tim Cavanaugh

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

MONDAY NOVEMBER 12: PALM COAST, FLORIDA Flagler College and the Coquina Crossing Homeowners' Association program in honor of St. Johns County veterans, 5 p.m., Flagler College auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Includes tributes, the PBS-filmed and Flagler College students edited d...

My Indiana Home · My Indiana Home

Hi, I'm interested in including information about the USS Indianapolis annual reunion in our magazine, My Indiana Home, published by the Indiana Farm Bureau. The issue would publish in early June. Could you give me information about the 2011 reunion dates and what is planned? Also, I'd love to incl...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

October/November issue of 'COUNTRY' magazine On page 64, there is a short article written by a lady: She writes; I'm looking for Diana Kuhn or her family. My brother Homer Orr escorted her during a high school graduation ceremony in Redlands, California. After graduation, he painted a portrait i...

PFF · PFF

http://www.stpius.addr.com/wethersfield.html#church

tbalunis · tbalunis

BITS AND PIECES appeared in 03/08/2009 and again on 04/0410 column by Howard Ball Suburban Trends column by Howard Lee Ball Local hero makes good reading "60 Years Later" is a book that belongs in every library and every school in the nation. The subtitle, "A small town discovers...

usskittyhawk · usskittyhawk

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/war_room/apx-AZWar-Veterans-Recollections_46001642-11142010

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

WWII tragedy was turning point in their livesDarryl E. Owens | Sentinel Staff Writer November 4, 2007 Hollywood often takes artistic liberties with history. Case in point, the movie Jaws, in which the character Quint recounts the sinking in the waning days of World War II of the U.S.S. Indianapolis...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20108020329

clairmarie · clairmarie

The US Navy Memorial has created a tribute page dedicated to USS Indianapolis and her crew, with photos, brief history of significant battles, and a list of lost crew and their service histories. People can add their own photos and stories there too. USS Indianapolis Tribute Here's a partial list...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200991007015October 7, 2009 USS Indianapolis memorial advocate dies at 84 By Tom Spalding tom.spalding@indystar.com Michael Kuryla Jr., one of 317 survivors of the World War II sinking of the USS Indianapolis who later joined veterans...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-obit-kuryla-06-oct07,0,5940699.story Michael Kuryla Jr., 1925-2009: Survived sinking of USS IndianapolisSeaman was one of 317 rescued after 4 days in shark-infested waters By Joan Giangrasse Kates Special to the Tribune October 7, 2009 Michael...

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