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Just saying hello!!
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My name is Amanda Morris I am the great great uncle was Claude Luttrell one of the many men who lost their lives during this horrible tragedy. I have never known very much about him I pretty much know as much as some of my family members that are already members here know! Wondering If maybe someone know an...
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Naval tragedy...
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I have always been intrigued with the history behind this Naval tragedy, spending my career in the US Navy probably has a lot to do with the intrigue, but I can tell that I clearly became curious about it during the movie "Jaws" and the one scene that describe it so vividly. At the time I was only 13 and it m...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Lloyd Carter
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Oklahoma:http://phillipsfuneralservice.com/Obituaries.aspx?did=03ccabbd-7777-43d1-b9e3-9beb2bda670c
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Trailer of the USS Indianapolis Men of Courage movie
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http://variety.com/2016/film/news/nicolas-cage-uss-indianapolis-trailer-1201766909/
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Paul Murphy
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It is with great sadness that I share the news that yet another precious Survivor of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis joined his shipmates in heaven. Paul Murphy, who was the Chairman of the USS Indianapolis Survivors Organization for many years, passed away last night, Sunday February 21. Pl...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Paul McGinnis
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More sad news today, within just 24 hours.... Another survivor, Paul McGinnis of West Virginia passed away. He just celebrated his 90th birthday in December. Such a sweet and humble hero. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, gone but never forgotten. Ther...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Felton Outland
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Another survivor, Felton Outland passed away. He would have been 90 years old next month. Mr Outland, along with Survivor Giles McCoy, worked so hard to organize the first Survivors Reunion in 1960. Because of his efforts, the USS Indianapolis Family was united over 55 years ago! Please keep hi...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Harold Eck - Dec 2015
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It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that my sweet dad and USS Indianapolis Survivor Harold Eck passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning. Harold was born on August 11, 1926 and passed away on December 21, 2015 at the age of 89. Heaven welcomed another hero - and what a wonderful celebra...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Verlin "Buzz"" Fortin - Dec 2015
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Sad news this morning from the family of USS Indianapolis Survivor Verlin "Buzz" Fortin. Buzz passed away very early this morning. Please keep him and his lovely family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Victor Buckett, November 2015
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Sad news tonight, that USS Indianapolis Survivor Victor Buckett of Naples, Florida passed away at the age of 93. Rest in peace, sweet hero. There are now only 29 living survivors.
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Lyle Umenhoffer - Oct 27, 2015
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The world lost another hero last night.RIP USS Indianapolis Survivor Lyle Umenhoffer. May 27, 1923 - October 27, 2015
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William H. Turner Jr.
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I am hoping to find information on my grandfather, William H. Turner Jr. Anything would help. I know he died a few hours before everyone remaining was rescued. Thank you in advance, this will mean a lot to our family.
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Thank you so much, for so many things
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I just finished reading the book Left for Dead for a history project, and my grandmother asked about it. When I told her it was about the Indianapolis she says that her uncle died aboard the ship. I wasn't aware of that uncle, and it made me feel a little bad, but I told her all that I had learned from the book...
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I'm the son of a WW II vet and have a deep appreciation for the Greatest Generation, but did not know the sad story of the USS Indianapolis. I read good portions of the site and appreciate the story, heroism of those who perished and were saved. I also appreciate the people who created and maintain this si...
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Leonard Lambert S1
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I am the nephew (by marriage) to Leonard Lambert who lost his life on Indie when she was sunk. We have many pictures of him, all of which are of him on leave. I am a Marine Corps veteran and was shocked to read that the Indie fought at Iwo Jima, was also hit by a kamikaze and served as Flagship for Admiral Spr...
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USS Indianapolis Lost At Sea Flag Program
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The Second Watch Organization, in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the Sinking, has also begun a flag program for those Lost At Sea. We are flying a flag over the USS Indianapolis Memorial in Indianapolis each day in that particular sailors memory. It is then lowered the next morning and sent to the f...
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USS Indianapolis Final Sailing Crew Family
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USS Indianapolis Second Watch is an organization comprised of children, grandchildren, family, friends and supporters of the men of the USS Indianapolis. In the 1980's, when the Survivors themselves began facing their own demise, they turned to their children - the next generation - to perpetua...
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Eldridge W. Bowles S. I. - What is his rate?
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Eldridge died in the sinking, and is listed in the final crew muster as "BOWLES, Eldridge Wayne S I" Can anyone explain his rank and rate? Bill Barron barron2lds@yahoo.com
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I had the honor of meeting Florian Stamm of Mt Horeb Wi.
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I had read the book "In Harms Way" and I am not sure how I got his e-mail address, but I wrote and asked him if was ever in the Eagle River, Wi area to stop in my woodcarving shop. I got an e-mail back saying he and his wife Mary would be in Minoqua for a few days. I believe they were filming something...
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uss iNDIANAPOLIS SURVIVORS rescuded by Cecil J. Doyle
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor George Horvath
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Just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Survivor George Horvath passed away earlier today (Sunday April 5) in Arizona. He was 94 years old. May he rest in peace.
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Tombstone's available for those Lost at Sea
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My name is Karen Kenny-Dei and my uncle, Francis Patrick Kenny (aka Pat) was one of those that did not survive. In doing research, I found out that the government does supply tombstone/markers for our loved ones. Once all the paperwork was completed, I contacted the Great Lakes National Cemetery and...
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Flags for Lost At Sea families
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Great news this morning!!!! In honor of the 70th Anniversary, the USS Indianapolis CA-35 Second Watch Organization has begun a new program to honor the men Lost At Sea in the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and their families! It came to our attention that many Lost At Sea families never received a fla...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Rescue Crew Member - Peter Wren
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Just received the news today that Peter Wren, a lieutenant on the rescue ship USS Bassett, passed away on September 19, 2014. He was a passionate and dynamic speaker when he told the story of their heroic rescue mission. He authored 2 books...Those In Peril On The Sea and We Were There: The USS Indianap...
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Clarence Hershberger
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Just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Clarence Hershberger of Florida passed away on February 14, 2015. I do not have additional service details or an address to send condolences to his family, but as I receive them I will post. -- Edited by SurvivorsDaughter on Thursday 19th...
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Coxswain, Edward Hiram Keyes, who helped give Capt. McVay's order to abandon ship
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Does anyone have any direct knowledge about my great uncle, Edward H. Keyes, age 17, a survivor of the sinking, and what he endured in the sinking and aftermath?
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Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor LD Cox (Jan 2015)
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A visitation for Loel Dene (LD) Cox will be held on Wednesday evening, January 28, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Heartland Funeral Home located at 1508 N. Austin Street, Comanche, Texas 76442. Funeral Services will be on Thursday January 29, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 407 N. Houston Street in...
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I will Remember Forever
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My Father served in the Navy during WWII, eventually retiring from the Army in 1968. He spoke about the Indianapolis with sadness, as he was in that area during the war. I can only imagine the horror . God bless them all, including CAPT McVay. Sailor Rest Your Oar.
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Both Survivors Thought The Other Had Died
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Several years ago I believe that I saw on television a story of two survivors. Each thought the other had deied until they were reunited decades later. I would appreciate any information on this story and if I am correct which television show was it featured on. Please email me at anthony@henryrepeat...
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Paying my respects
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As I read the book In Harms Way I was honestly touched, I cant even begin to fathom the kinds of hard ships, grief and anger after being basically forgotten at sea after watching my home and friends get sunk right out from under me. There was many passages that as I read them I was tearing up since in the back...
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