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suet · suet

Hi my name is Collin and i'm a 7th Grader who just participated this past Friday, January 12, 2018 in my school's Social Studies Fair. I proudly did my projected on the U.S.S. Indianapolis and i'm excited to say I was elected to move onto Regionals. I would love to interview someone with a connection t...

ethelcaldwell · ethelcaldwell

We are looking for the wife and child of Cedric Coleman who did not survive the sinking. Her name was Margot Daniel Coleman and his daughter was Caroline Lorraine Coleman. Margot remarried a Ferraini who was a NY Lawyer. They lived in California at the time of the disaster. Any information of their whe...

lildani0078 · lildani0078

My mothers Uncle was among the final crew aboard the Indianapolis, and I was wondering if any of the survivors knew him or could tell us anything else about him. CONSIGLIO, Joseph W., FC2 Thanks for your time. Danielle

astorrachel · astorrachel

Hi. My name is Rachel and my Mother's Brother, Eugene, died on the USS Indianapolis. I am seeking any information from anyone who may know anything about him. She was 8 years old when he died and I am sure she would love to hear from any of the survivors who have memories about him. Thanks! Rachel as...

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...

jill · jill

Indy survivor, Bob Gause, went home to be with the Lord in 2008, but I have preserved his astounding story in an ebook titled: UNSINKABLE. The story of yet another Indy WWII hero from the Greatest Generation! Upon banishing himself from his group after a wave forces him to swallow a mouthful of salt wat...

arpsa · arpsa

My grandmother just passed and her brother, Bob Lippert was on the USS Indianapolis. He was in "C" Division communications as a radioman or a yeoman. I was told he made it into the water after the sinking but died before the rescue. I was curious if anyone out there knows if he drowned, die...

Adkturn · Adkturn

Reading the Newcomb book Abandon Ship!, feeling awed, humbled and angry all at the same time for what the Indianapolis crew went through during and after this ordeal. Father was an officer aboard the USS Honolulu and saw lots of action in the Pacific '42-'45, so have the highest respect for everyone i...

rockytony · rockytony

Yesterday, March 11, I had the distinct honor and pleasure to share a dinner with survivor Harold Bray and his charming wife Steph. We dined in the famous Don and Charlie's Restaurant here in Scottsdale, Arizona and, in addition to a great meal, Harold was greeted by the owner Don Carson and the great...

Paul Belote · Paul Belote

Can't believe I just found this site. We never knew him, our grandfather, Earl White. If anyone has any images or stories, please let me know. It would be nice to know anything. My mom was "Tiny Torpedo" the soon to be born baby that was the subject of a betting pool mentioned in early book...

ismear · ismear

Does anyone know how to get a hold of the administrator who oversees this site? - Scott B.

Chuck · Chuck

My parents had a dear friend that survived. I would like to find his name, but all I know is that he met my parents in the Kansaas City, Missouri area and retired after the war to the McKinney, Texas area. Any suggestions will be most appreciated. I have reason to believe that it is one of these survivors...

Vernon Nordin, crew member · Jenkins

Anyone recognize this guy? He's my dad, Vern Nordin. Relieved from Indianapolis just prior to fatal voyage. He passed away this week at age 95. If there are any survivors out there who knew my dad and have some sailing stores to share, please post. Thanks! Jenny -- Edited by Jenkins on Thursday 1...

TeMac · TeMac

Just finished reading the book, "In Harm's Way" and can't get the tragedy off my mind. I go to bed and wake up thinking about it. The story had me surfing the internet to find out more about those that didn't survive, the survivors, their storiers and the unfair court-martial of CPT McVa...

joell · joell

I am fascinated, overwhelmed, and awestruck by the story of the Indy. I would love to meet a survivor and or hear their stories firsthand. Are there any survivors who give lectures and, if so, where? I just read In Harms Way and was sad, after an online search, to find that the Captain and Giles McCoy pa...

lilyostara · lilyostara

Hi All, We think this might be a relative with a mis-spelling, since the original name of Krawiec was so full of permutations via Ellis Island. I have looked everywhere, Ancestry.com, etc. They are also full of many mis-spellings. I have seen our original family name spelled 6 ways, but none o...

cooks daughter · cooks daughter

He was on the DE Cecil J. Doyle and has attended many of the Indianapolis reunions. Charles Brombaugh from Iowa. He re-enlisted at the naval hospital on Peleliu and is looking for some photos of that facility. Anyone have some? I will gladly pay for copies.

TLewellen · TLewellen

My Uncle, Thomas E. Lewellen, went down on the Indy. I was named after him and would like any information available about him. I have heard many stories, watched documentaries etc. Thank you

Daniel Fox · Daniel Fox

I am trying to learn more about the testimony taken from Commander Mashimoto at or prior to the court-martial of Commander McVay. Specifically I am looking for some documentation of the name of the translator used in the interview of Mashimoto, taken in December 1945 in Washington, D.C.

shellback · shellback

I am looking for information on James Albert Tull

kemchua · kemchua

My uncle, Dewell Talley, was a radioman who didn't survive. His brother, my Dad, passed away when I was a teen, and Uncle Dewell was lost before I was born. There are few family members left who can talk with me about him, and I wish to learn about him to tell my daughter and grandboys. If anyone reme...

Dana Hudson · Dana Hudson

I am a relative of Alfred Brown Cain. I am interested in finding anyone that might have known him. Thank you.

kemchua · kemchua

I was in the Navy and went through basic training at Great Lakes (camp moffit) in the summer of 1959 and we had a swim instructor that was an Indy survivor. I am wondering if anyone on this site may know him or remember him. He had a "by line" with us young kids...he always said "courtesy...

Shelley Collins · Shelley Collins

Our beloved Uncle, James C. Nichols, passed away this morning. Besides being an Indy survivor, he was an awesome, wonderful and Godly man who will be dearly missed. Surely he is singing with the angels now. Uncle Jay - We LOVE YOU!!!!! Shelley and Blake Ed Wanda Kyle Haley and Lauren

rapprk2003 · rapprk2003

Need help, trying to locate a family member of Sidney Spencer. Can anyone help me?

Gatorback · Gatorback

I have recieved a small metal ship wheel charm from my wife's grandmother. Her brother was a survivor from the Indianapolis and I was trying to get any information I could on this charm. It looks like a small silver ships wheel with the number 25 on one side and on the other it says USS Indianapolis. Doe...

Matt Clark · Matt Clark

Aloha, My name is Matt Clark; Im an active duty Navy Chief Petty Officer. I was doing research on this tragedy when I came across this site. Ive been aware of this ship, crew and all the hardships they faced for many years. However, I never knew of all the details you have listed here. What normally...

VENPAULL · VENPAULL

I would like to get in touch with George or hi relative. Was shipmate with George on USS Chester

wakelin · wakelin

There is a photograph of the port side of the USS Indianapolis departing Tinian. It clearly show the aircraft on the catapult ramp. Does anyone know the name and rank of the pilot and his observer/radioman? Anything relating to the aircrew would be greatly appreciated Wakelin

the chief · the chief

I am looking for information on Gabriel V George any help would be appreciated thankyou

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	7th Grader looking to interview possibly a survior (Preview) Hi my name is Collin and i'm a 7th Grader who just participated this past Friday, January 12, 2018 in my school's Social Studies Fair. I proudly did my projected on the U.S.S. Indianapolis and i'm excited to say I was elected to move onto Regionals. I would love to interview someone with a connection t...	suet	0	2706	Jan 17, 2018 by suet
	Cedric Foster Coleman (Preview) We are looking for the wife and child of Cedric Coleman who did not survive the sinking. Her name was Margot Daniel Coleman and his daughter was Caroline Lorraine Coleman. Margot remarried a Ferraini who was a NY Lawyer. They lived in California at the time of the disaster. Any information of their whe...	ethelcaldwell	6	7260	Aug 22, 2017 by SurvivorsDaughter
	CONSIGLIO, Joseph W., FC2 (Preview) My mothers Uncle was among the final crew aboard the Indianapolis, and I was wondering if any of the survivors knew him or could tell us anything else about him. CONSIGLIO, Joseph W., FC2 Thanks for your time. Danielle	lildani0078	5	4236	Oct 10, 2015 by lildani0078
	Eugene W. Rudomanski RT2 Seeking Info. (Preview) Hi. My name is Rachel and my Mother's Brother, Eugene, died on the USS Indianapolis. I am seeking any information from anyone who may know anything about him. She was 8 years old when he died and I am sure she would love to hear from any of the survivors who have memories about him. Thanks! Rachel as...	astorrachel	2	3693	Jul 4, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	ATTN: FAMILY OF SURVIVORS AND LOST AT SEA SAILORS!!! (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	3	5769	Dec 10, 2014 by FIVEVICTOR
	UNSINKABLE: Now at Amazon.com Kindle Store. The story of quartermaster Robert (Bob) P. Gause, survivor off the Indy. (Preview) Indy survivor, Bob Gause, went home to be with the Lord in 2008, but I have preserved his astounding story in an ebook titled: UNSINKABLE. The story of yet another Indy WWII hero from the Greatest Generation! Upon banishing himself from his group after a wave forces him to swallow a mouthful of salt wat...	jill	0	2962	Aug 14, 2014 by jill
	Bob Lippert (Preview) My grandmother just passed and her brother, Bob Lippert was on the USS Indianapolis. He was in "C" Division communications as a radioman or a yeoman. I was told he made it into the water after the sinking but died before the rescue. I was curious if anyone out there knows if he drowned, die...	arpsa	2	4875	Mar 23, 2014 by btait
	Learning About The Disaster (Preview) Reading the Newcomb book Abandon Ship!, feeling awed, humbled and angry all at the same time for what the Indianapolis crew went through during and after this ordeal. Father was an officer aboard the USS Honolulu and saw lots of action in the Pacific '42-'45, so have the highest respect for everyone i...	Adkturn	0	2312	Mar 16, 2014 by Adkturn
	RE: Dinner and a Baseball Game (Preview) Yesterday, March 11, I had the distinct honor and pleasure to share a dinner with survivor Harold Bray and his charming wife Steph. We dined in the famous Don and Charlie's Restaurant here in Scottsdale, Arizona and, in addition to a great meal, Harold was greeted by the owner Don Carson and the great...	rockytony	0	3624	Mar 12, 2014 by rockytony
	Grandson of Earl White (Preview) Can't believe I just found this site. We never knew him, our grandfather, Earl White. If anyone has any images or stories, please let me know. It would be nice to know anything. My mom was "Tiny Torpedo" the soon to be born baby that was the subject of a betting pool mentioned in early book...	Paul Belote	0	2410	Dec 7, 2013 by Paul Belote
	Site Contact ? (Preview) Does anyone know how to get a hold of the administrator who oversees this site? - Scott B.	ismear	0	2747	Oct 6, 2013 by ismear
	McKinney, Texas. Seeking a survivor. McKinney Texas survivor (Preview) My parents had a dear friend that survived. I would like to find his name, but all I know is that he met my parents in the Kansaas City, Missouri area and retired after the war to the McKinney, Texas area. Any suggestions will be most appreciated. I have reason to believe that it is one of these survivors...	Chuck	0	2730	Jan 29, 2013 by Chuck
	Vernon Nordin, crew member (Preview) Anyone recognize this guy? He's my dad, Vern Nordin. Relieved from Indianapolis just prior to fatal voyage. He passed away this week at age 95. If there are any survivors out there who knew my dad and have some sailing stores to share, please post. Thanks! Jenny -- Edited by Jenkins on Thursday 1...	Jenkins	0	2243	Oct 18, 2012 by Jenkins
	Humbled (Preview) Just finished reading the book, "In Harm's Way" and can't get the tragedy off my mind. I go to bed and wake up thinking about it. The story had me surfing the internet to find out more about those that didn't survive, the survivors, their storiers and the unfair court-martial of CPT McVa...	TeMac	0	2713	Sep 7, 2011 by TeMac
	Survivors (Preview) I am fascinated, overwhelmed, and awestruck by the story of the Indy. I would love to meet a survivor and or hear their stories firsthand. Are there any survivors who give lectures and, if so, where? I just read In Harms Way and was sad, after an online search, to find that the Captain and Giles McCoy pa...	joell	1	2619	Aug 23, 2011 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Henry J. Krawyvz (Preview) Hi All, We think this might be a relative with a mis-spelling, since the original name of Krawiec was so full of permutations via Ellis Island. I have looked everywhere, Ancestry.com, etc. They are also full of many mis-spellings. I have seen our original family name spelled 6 ways, but none o...	lilyostara	1	2345	Aug 16, 2011 by SurvivorsDaughter
	looking for photos of Naval Base Hospital #20 on Peleliu for my dad (Preview) He was on the DE Cecil J. Doyle and has attended many of the Indianapolis reunions. Charles Brombaugh from Iowa. He re-enlisted at the naval hospital on Peleliu and is looking for some photos of that facility. Anyone have some? I will gladly pay for copies.	cooks daughter	2	3753	Jul 17, 2011 by tbalunis
	Thomas E. Lewellen (Preview) My Uncle, Thomas E. Lewellen, went down on the Indy. I was named after him and would like any information available about him. I have heard many stories, watched documentaries etc. Thank you	TLewellen	0	2896	Feb 17, 2011 by TLewellen
	Charles McVay III court-martial (Preview) I am trying to learn more about the testimony taken from Commander Mashimoto at or prior to the court-martial of Commander McVay. Specifically I am looking for some documentation of the name of the translator used in the interview of Mashimoto, taken in December 1945 in Washington, D.C.	Daniel Fox	0	2903	Feb 7, 2011 by Daniel Fox
	James Albert Tull (Preview) I am looking for information on James Albert Tull	shellback	0	2556	Feb 7, 2011 by shellback
	Dewell Talley Still at Sea (Preview) My uncle, Dewell Talley, was a radioman who didn't survive. His brother, my Dad, passed away when I was a teen, and Uncle Dewell was lost before I was born. There are few family members left who can talk with me about him, and I wish to learn about him to tell my daughter and grandboys. If anyone reme...	kemchua	2	3329	Dec 29, 2010 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Alfred Brown Cain (Preview) I am a relative of Alfred Brown Cain. I am interested in finding anyone that might have known him. Thank you.	Dana Hudson	1	3847	Dec 19, 2010 by Dempseyab
	Looking for a survivor (Preview) I was in the Navy and went through basic training at Great Lakes (camp moffit) in the summer of 1959 and we had a swim instructor that was an Indy survivor. I am wondering if anyone on this site may know him or remember him. He had a "by line" with us young kids...he always said "courtesy...	kemchua	0	2551	Nov 25, 2010 by kemchua
	James C. Nichols (Preview) Our beloved Uncle, James C. Nichols, passed away this morning. Besides being an Indy survivor, he was an awesome, wonderful and Godly man who will be dearly missed. Surely he is singing with the angels now. Uncle Jay - We LOVE YOU!!!!! Shelley and Blake Ed Wanda Kyle Haley and Lauren	Shelley Collins	9	6329	Nov 25, 2010 by kemchua
	Sidney Spencer (Preview) Need help, trying to locate a family member of Sidney Spencer. Can anyone help me?	rapprk2003	0	2518	Oct 31, 2010 by rapprk2003
	Need help with Charm (Preview) I have recieved a small metal ship wheel charm from my wife's grandmother. Her brother was a survivor from the Indianapolis and I was trying to get any information I could on this charm. It looks like a small silver ships wheel with the number 25 on one side and on the other it says USS Indianapolis. Doe...	Gatorback	2	3086	Oct 8, 2010 by Gatorback
	touched (Preview) Aloha, My name is Matt Clark; Im an active duty Navy Chief Petty Officer. I was doing research on this tragedy when I came across this site. Ive been aware of this ship, crew and all the hardships they faced for many years. However, I never knew of all the details you have listed here. What normally...	Matt Clark	0	2410	Sep 14, 2010 by Matt Clark
	Looking forGeorge J Horvath (Preview) I would like to get in touch with George or hi relative. Was shipmate with George on USS Chester	VENPAULL	1	2733	Aug 15, 2010 by SurvivorsDaughter
	The crew of the aircraft on the USS Indianapolis (Preview) There is a photograph of the port side of the USS Indianapolis departing Tinian. It clearly show the aircraft on the catapult ramp. Does anyone know the name and rank of the pilot and his observer/radioman? Anything relating to the aircrew would be greatly appreciated Wakelin	wakelin	3	5618	Jul 25, 2010 by HistoryBuff
	info on a survivor gabriel v george (Preview) I am looking for information on Gabriel V George any help would be appreciated thankyou	the chief	1	3161	Jul 7, 2010 by rvroamer
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