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Death of dear friend of USS Indianapolis
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The USS Indianapolis Family lost a dear friend, Keith Smith. Keith volunteered for five years with the USS Indianapolis Memorial Monument Commission dedicating his time to helping the Survivors dream of building a Memorial to their lost shipmates come true there in Indianapolis. After the Memor...
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Crew confirmation
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I am currently working on the Roll of Honor for INDY on my website, MaritimeQuest. During this process I have found several conflicts in the resources that I have and I was wondering if there is anyone monitoring this forum who may be able to help. If so please send me an email at michael@maritimequest....
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Sleeping Quarters
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Does anyone know where the sleeping quarters for the Warrant Officers (WO) were located on the ship? Thanks
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Last Letter from Sidney Johnson
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I have the last letter from Sidney Johnson (my uncle) to my father (who fought on Iwo Jima) in Hawaii. Is there a crew member in your organization who knew my uncle?
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor John Woolston, June 2018
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http://okinawa.stripes.com/news/uss-indianapolis-survivors-story-- Edited by SurvivorsDaugh...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Louis "Kayo" Erwin, June 2018
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We received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Louis "Kayo" Erwin passed away this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICD6k5NyrxE There are now only 15 living Survivors. May he rest in peace.... -- Edited by SurvivorsDaughter on Friday 8th of June 2018 03:58:34 PM
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Family of Lewis E. Christian, Jr.
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I am searching for next of kin, close relative or someone with knowledge of Lewis E. Christian, Jr., lost in the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis in 1945. I am in possession of an item his family might have an interest in. Contact me here if you can help. Thank you.
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Picture of Howard Earl Smalley and unknown Indianapolis Sailor
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Hello all, I am attaching a couple of pictures of my great uncle, Howard E. Smalley, who died in the waters after the sinking of the Indianapolis. I am hoping that someone might recognize the other sailors so that they may also have the picture of their family member. My uncle is the gentleman with the bi...
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Death of Survivor Harlan Twible
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It is with a heavy heart that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Harlan Twible passed away this week on April 8, 2018. Although he had a long, blessed life of 96 years, it is never easy to say goodbye to a friend. Harlan was a young Annapolis trained Ensign aboard the ship, and one of the f...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Sam Lopez
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http://www.timeswv.com/news/local_news/lopez-you-just-hoped-and-prayed-for-rescue/art...
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Howard Smalley: Part of a Newspaper Article and Pictures
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Here are a few items that I have regarding my great uncle, Howard E. Smalley. The article clipping is missing the first part, but it does mention the name of another sailor, William Johnson. I was curious if anyone knows if William Johnson is still with us? Could he be one of the men in the pictures? Any in...
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PBS Special was broadcast live 9/13/2017
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A PBS Special was broadcast live last night from the USS Indianapolis at 18,000 ft. The tribute was an actual tour of the ship with the host showing the exact pieces of the vessel and how it went down. There were interviews and explanations of the two torpedo hits that brought her down with an excellent s...
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My Dad and his Indy Pal
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My Dad served in the U. S. Marines during WW2. He was in the Pacific and survived several notable battles-one being Tarawa. He was one of the servicemen that was exposed to the nuclear blast/ test, the Trinity Project. The cancer that ended his life due to the exposure finally caught up with him and he pa...
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Family member of Indianapolis final crew
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Greetings Everyone, I am the great nephew of a sailor who perished in the sinking of the Indianapolis. He was a younger brother to my grandfather. I recently saw the post on a Facebook News article that the wreckage was found and became interested again in the story of the Indianapolis. I learned of my g...
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USS INDIANAPOLIS WRECKAGE FOUND!
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http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2017/08/19/wreckage-uss-indianapolis-found-philippine-sea/583124001/
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Death of Survivor Mel Jacob
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I worked for Mel in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when I was a flight instructor in Madison, WI, and Mel was our chief instructor and pilot examiner. One seemingly random day in early 1990, he told me not to schedule any students with him during an upcoming weekend. I asked him, just curious, what he h...
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Death of Survivor Maurice Bell
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It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Maurice Bell of Mobile Alabama passed away yesterday. Please keep Maurice and his family in your prayers. FROM THE MOBILE PRESS-REGISTER:WWII veteran Maurice Bell, a survivor of the USS Indianapolis sinkin...
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John Aldon Firmin (Seaman)
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I was named after "John Aldon" in 1946. He was my cousin and our families were very close. He was always called "Aldon". I was close to his mother Pearl Firmin & father Lenny Firmin. His brother "Marion" was killed in a motorcycle accident in the 1950s. Another tragedy for the family. Marion was als...
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Richard Tracey
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Would like to talk with anyone who has information on Richard I. Tracey, Jr. to determine if his name should be on WWII memorial in Walla Walla WA
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Respect
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The men who served under Captain Mcvay and those who endured the sinking and the families of those who did not, have my utmost respect and admiration. Those who were lost, my heart does hurt for them and again for the families. It was war and those who sat in their comfortable offices and passed the blame...
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Keith N. Owen SC3 USS Indianapolis
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I had the privilege to have Keith Owen work with me for several years before his retirement. He was a fine Man and my honor to call him my friend. I have never had greater respect for someone who survived such an ordeal and lived his life not allowing it to visibly affect his gentle nature, his sense of hu...
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Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Troy Nunley
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USS Indianapolis Second Watch Organization received the sad news today that Survivor Troy Nunley of New Port Richie, Florida passed away. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Sadly, there are now only 22 living Survivors of the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis.
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Rex Sassman, COX
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Good Morning, I am seeking information on Rex Sassman, COX: I would be grateful for any information. David C. Sassman
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The film cruiser
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I am from Russia I Watched the film the cruiser about Indianapolis very touching movie very sorry Great memory Candiru and crew. bless them God....Glory to the winners!!!!! I honor the memory of this ship
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Thank you for letting me join the group!
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Good day everyone!! My name is Philip Caruso and I'm currently on active duty in the Navy stationed with Commander Carrier Strike Group 10, home ported in Norfolk, VA. I am currently deployed aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. I have been in the Navy for just over 18 years. I am not the family of any s...
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Sad news regarding the death of Survivor Adelore Palmiter
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http://www.ochalekstark.com/m/?p=memorial&id=1851140
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FAMILIES OF USS INDIANAPOLIS FINAL SAILING CREW
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If you are reading this page and are a family member of a survivor or lost at sea sailors, feel free to contact us. Our Organization is the USS Indianapolis CA-35 Second Watch Organization. We were formed by the Survivors themselves, as they wanted to ensure that the legacy of the USS Indianapolis wo...
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"On This Day - A Daily Guide To Spiritual Lessons from American History"
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Last night my husband and I were reading in (Retired Army Chaplain) Dr. Paul E. Barkey's book, "On This Day," and on the entry for July 29, we read the horrors that you all went through, and then the cover-up against Captain McVay that you fought long and hard against. We can't thank you enough for your se...
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Bob Barker-radio operator
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Bob Barker was a radio operator, he was married to my great aunt, he did not survive. Was wondering if anyone knows what happened to him? I've also wondered about his family, how they are doing? My great aunt and him had a place in Calif. there is where she was waiting for him. And found out about the tra...
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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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