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mstise8683 · mstise8683

I had the honor of meeting some of the survivors at the Mt. Comfort Airshow. I am a comic/ventriloquest I do comedy along with my puppet partner Trooper Timberwolf. I walked in to just look at the display and ended up entertaining some of the survivors and guess. I was honored to bring a little laughter...

Monty · Monty

I work for Union Gap PD in Washington State. I found a small box in the road in my city that contained photos and other paperwork for a Robert James Connell. The items indicate he served on the USS Indianapolis through 1943. I have tried to locate him but have been unsuccessful. If anyone has informa...

madgael · madgael

I am very grateful for having come across this forum and wish the best for all involved with it and the USS Indianapolis. In tracing my family tree, I discovered my late father was (at least at one time) stationed on the Indianapolis. I was hoping anyone would recognize his name and help confirm? He isn...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Just received more sad news that we lost another dear USS Indianapolis Survivor last week: Donald Beaty of Angola, Indiana. May he rest in peace.http://www.tributes.com/show/Donald-L.-Beaty-93479204Donald

galaxymap · galaxymap

Dad passed away on Thursday night at the age of 86. For the past 6 months he has been in a care facility suffering from the wear of age and life. He did carry scars both emotionally and physically from the Indianapolis disaster. Thanks to all of you who have shared your concerns, compassion, and grati...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

The Survivors received a tentative draft for the 2012 Reunion this week. Dates are August 3-5, 2012, at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. I am attaching copies of both the Draft of the Schedule as well as the Registration Form. For more information, see contact information on Registr...

WalterWagner · WalterWagner

We are developing a new botanical garden (www.montereybaybotanicalgarden) which will have a Memorial Garden attached to it. We would like to memorialize the men of the USS Indianapolis (and others). Interested persons who have records of the men who both died, and survived, should contact us t...

Marguerite · Marguerite

There will never be words to thank our WWII dads. I am a member of Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors - sadly, I lost my survivor in 1987. Thank God for the ability to connect with other loved ones because, for some of us, that's all we have. May God bless and keep our heroes. Their gifts are pri...

Abigail · Abigail

May God continue to bless you and yours, Edgar Harrell. I've just finished the read of a lifetime (your book) and am anxious to share it with others. I am in awe of what you all endured and so very grateful there are incredible men and women who will serve our fine country in such honorable fashion. Th...

RHNeumann · RHNeumann

I met a gentleman , Donald L. Beaty,S1, USS Indianapolis,this morning and was honored to have had that privilege. I am a Navy veteran so we had a little in common.He is a class gentleman and loves his country. So many stories i know he has. I thanked him for serving and wished him many more years. He keeps...

RGL jr · RGL jr

Hello Indy survivors and their families.My name is Richard Le Francis, jr. and my father saw the flares of the Indy survivors that first night of that horrible and sad ordeal.Here is the story as he told it: He was flying badly injured from the Battle of Okinawa in a c-54, one of which was one of MacArthur...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

The USS Indianapolis Survivors' Scholarship Fund was generously established in 2001 by author Doug Stanton, with proceeds from his hardcover book "In Harm's Way." When the book went out of print and that pledge was met, the fund became permanently endowed by the family of rescue pilot W...

J Schuyler Tillotson · J Schuyler Tillotson

My father John Tillotson served on Spruance's staff, 1943-44, and I would like to communicate with fellow staff, and any family or friends to exchange information and memories.

scottk61 · scottk61

Hi, I'm new here and looking for any info from survivors or former crew of the " Indy" on my Uncle Daris or Doris "chick" Sackman who served on the USS Arizona up til just shortly before Pearl Harbor, then got out of the Navy to marry his girlfriend who wouldnt marry him while still i...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

It is with sadness that I sent this news about the passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Edward J Brown, S1. I had the blessing of talking to Ed just yesterday, and he was in good spirits (as always!) and very much at peace. We talked about the legacy of the USS Indianapolis, and I assured him that we wou...

wahagirl · wahagirl

I posted in a different section until I found this one so I wiil post here to. I am the great niece of Claude Luttrell (which is spelled wrong on the crew list) . I never knew anything about him at all except that he was killed on the USS Indianapolis. He was the Brother of my maternal grandad and his pictur...

dlahut88 · dlahut88

Dear Sirs, I have just completed the true story of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, as written by author Doug Stanton, "In Harm's Way". I was given this book from my 'recently deceased' Father's collection, (Russell J. Lahut). He was a WWII, Navy veteran from the South Pacific Theatre. Of...

oswegodon · oswegodon

I have a friend who was the EX-O on the USS Ahrends, a ship that I believe was the second ship to come to the rescue of the USS Indianapolis crew, who is still alive and would like very much to attend the 2012 reunion. He told me that at least four officers from that ship are still alive. His name is Dell Bar...

bsbrum · bsbrum

In researching the story of the USS Indianapolis, my love of warbirds took over when I started looking into the PV-1 Ventura and her crew, who discovered the USS Indianapolis survivors. During my research I corresponded with two VPB-152 members, Joe Johnson (from Chuck Gwinn's crew), and a friend o...

historymajor · historymajor

I am a senior history major at Pfeiffer University in North Carolina. I decided to write my senior research paper on the Indianapolis. I am finishing up my rough draft right now. I hope that the paper turns out well, although it has been much more of a pleasure reading about the ordeal than writing ab...

corwinabell · corwinabell

A friend of mine insists that everyone on USS Indianapolis must have had to wear nuclear radiation dosimeters when the ship was transporting the A bomb. Is that true?

jbrunson · jbrunson

today in angola indiana as i was entering a bank i had the gift of meeting a gentelman that was a survivor of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. I am 41 years old and have watched several documentaries on this important point in history but i have never been fortunate to meet a survivor. The pride and warmth i felt...

hlpoor · hlpoor

I regret to inform you that my Dad, Gerald Poor, the last living survivor in the state of Missouri, passed away at 9:30 pm Monday October 10, 2011.

tim cav · tim cav

Does anyone know how to get in contact with Charles McVay IV Looking to talk with anyone in the McVay family asap. Please email me at tpcfilm@yahoo.com Thank you Timothy Patrick Cavanaugh

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

It is with sadness that I share wtih you the news of the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Robert Bunai on the morning of Tuesday September 27th. Bob was the oldest living survivor and just a few months short of his 99th birthday. There are now 48 living Survivors. Here is a video from 2010, where t...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Sadly, we have just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor James Nichols has passed away this week.Sadly, there are now only 70 living survivors....

kallyb2000 · kallyb2000

I am not much of a history buff, matter of fact, I dont like history much. I picked this book up at barnes n noble and was intrigued by the survival of these men. i was moved to tears on many occasions while reading the book, the men at sea, how they survived, those that helped others even when they themselve...

MaBell239 · MaBell239

My Dad, John B. Gordon, was aboard the USS Bassett APD-73, and assisted in the rescue of the USS Indianapolis. He will be 96 years young on Sept. 23. God willing, we plan to attend next year's reunion. He was at an earlier reunion about 3 years ago and had a wonderful time and was invited to join in a boo...

Kim · Kim

My grandfather was a survivor. His name is Roger Spencer. I am doing a history fair project on Captain McVay. I am discussing the conflict he faced. Please send your comments and opinion about this injustice done to him. Also, I could use any photos too! I am doing a video so if you would like to be intervi...

TeMac · TeMac

Im so, so sorry. Any other words are not good enough to convey my sorrow for the horror you all experinced. To the author of, "In Harm's Way" I want to thank you for bringing awareness to this terrible nightmare. I'm ashamed to say I never heard of this story before reading your book. ...

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	We met at the Mount Comfort Airshow 2012 stise trooper timberwolf survivors USS Indianapolis (Preview) I had the honor of meeting some of the survivors at the Mt. Comfort Airshow. I am a comic/ventriloquest I do comedy along with my puppet partner Trooper Timberwolf. I walked in to just look at the display and ended up entertaining some of the survivors and guess. I was honored to bring a little laughter...	mstise8683	0	788	Jul 2, 2012 by mstise8683
	Robert James Connell (Preview) I work for Union Gap PD in Washington State. I found a small box in the road in my city that contained photos and other paperwork for a Robert James Connell. The items indicate he served on the USS Indianapolis through 1943. I have tried to locate him but have been unsuccessful. If anyone has informa...	Monty	0	750	Jun 16, 2012 by Monty
	Hello and Questions Regarding William Martyn (Preview) I am very grateful for having come across this forum and wish the best for all involved with it and the USS Indianapolis. In tracing my family tree, I discovered my late father was (at least at one time) stationed on the Indianapolis. I was hoping anyone would recognize his name and help confirm? He isn...	madgael	2	951	May 29, 2012 by madgael
	USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Beaty passed away last week (Preview) Just received more sad news that we lost another dear USS Indianapolis Survivor last week: Donald Beaty of Angola, Indiana. May he rest in peace.http://www.tributes.com/show/Donald-L.-Beaty-93479204Donald	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1133	Apr 3, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Survivor F2C George Whiting passes away (Preview) Dad passed away on Thursday night at the age of 86. For the past 6 months he has been in a care facility suffering from the wear of age and life. He did carry scars both emotionally and physically from the Indianapolis disaster. Thanks to all of you who have shared your concerns, compassion, and grati...	galaxymap	0	925	Mar 24, 2012 by galaxymap
	2012 USS Indianapolis 67th Anniversary Reunion Information (Preview) The Survivors received a tentative draft for the 2012 Reunion this week. Dates are August 3-5, 2012, at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. I am attaching copies of both the Draft of the Schedule as well as the Registration Form. For more information, see contact information on Registr...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1250	Mar 21, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
	USS Indianapolis Memorial Grove (Preview) We are developing a new botanical garden (www.montereybaybotanicalgarden) which will have a Memorial Garden attached to it. We would like to memorialize the men of the USS Indianapolis (and others). Interested persons who have records of the men who both died, and survived, should contact us t...	WalterWagner	3	2376	Mar 21, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
	God Bless Them All (Preview) There will never be words to thank our WWII dads. I am a member of Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors - sadly, I lost my survivor in 1987. Thank God for the ability to connect with other loved ones because, for some of us, that's all we have. May God bless and keep our heroes. Their gifts are pri...	Marguerite	0	956	Feb 25, 2012 by Marguerite
	Out of the Depths (Preview) May God continue to bless you and yours, Edgar Harrell. I've just finished the read of a lifetime (your book) and am anxious to share it with others. I am in awe of what you all endured and so very grateful there are incredible men and women who will serve our fine country in such honorable fashion. Th...	Abigail	0	941	Feb 14, 2012 by Abigail
	Chance Meeting (Preview) I met a gentleman , Donald L. Beaty,S1, USS Indianapolis,this morning and was honored to have had that privilege. I am a Navy veteran so we had a little in common.He is a class gentleman and loves his country. So many stories i know he has. I thanked him for serving and wished him many more years. He keeps...	RHNeumann	0	941	Feb 7, 2012 by RHNeumann
	A comment from Capt. Richard Le Francis's Son (Preview) Hello Indy survivors and their families.My name is Richard Le Francis, jr. and my father saw the flares of the Indy survivors that first night of that horrible and sad ordeal.Here is the story as he told it: He was flying badly injured from the Battle of Okinawa in a c-54, one of which was one of MacArthur...	RGL jr	0	1200	Feb 3, 2012 by RGL jr
	USS Indianapolis/Gwinn "Angel" Scholarship (Preview) The USS Indianapolis Survivors' Scholarship Fund was generously established in 2001 by author Doug Stanton, with proceeds from his hardcover book "In Harm's Way." When the book went out of print and that pledge was met, the fund became permanently endowed by the family of rescue pilot W...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	821	Jan 31, 2012 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Looking for Spruance staff who served with my father, John Tillotson, 1943-44 (Preview) My father John Tillotson served on Spruance's staff, 1943-44, and I would like to communicate with fellow staff, and any family or friends to exchange information and memories.	J Schuyler Tillotson	4	2265	Jan 24, 2012 by J Schuyler Tillotson
	Looking for Information on my Uncle Daris " Chick " Sackman... USS Indianapolis Crew (Preview) Hi, I'm new here and looking for any info from survivors or former crew of the " Indy" on my Uncle Daris or Doris "chick" Sackman who served on the USS Arizona up til just shortly before Pearl Harbor, then got out of the Navy to marry his girlfriend who wouldnt marry him while still i...	scottk61	1	2060	Jan 24, 2012 by scottk61
	Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Edward Brown, S1 (Preview) It is with sadness that I sent this news about the passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Edward J Brown, S1. I had the blessing of talking to Ed just yesterday, and he was in good spirits (as always!) and very much at peace. We talked about the legacy of the USS Indianapolis, and I assured him that we wou...	SurvivorsDaughter	4	3288	Jan 3, 2012 by disarcina
	Just looking for information (Preview) I posted in a different section until I found this one so I wiil post here to. I am the great niece of Claude Luttrell (which is spelled wrong on the crew list) . I never knew anything about him at all except that he was killed on the USS Indianapolis. He was the Brother of my maternal grandad and his pictur...	wahagirl	3	1677	Dec 1, 2011 by Jyork19
	with honor and respects (Preview) Dear Sirs, I have just completed the true story of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, as written by author Doug Stanton, "In Harm's Way". I was given this book from my 'recently deceased' Father's collection, (Russell J. Lahut). He was a WWII, Navy veteran from the South Pacific Theatre. Of...	dlahut88	1	922	Nov 29, 2011 by elkhunter
	EX-O OF USS AHRENDS DESIRES TO ATTEND REUNION (Preview) I have a friend who was the EX-O on the USS Ahrends, a ship that I believe was the second ship to come to the rescue of the USS Indianapolis crew, who is still alive and would like very much to attend the 2012 reunion. He told me that at least four officers from that ship are still alive. His name is Dell Bar...	oswegodon	0	852	Nov 26, 2011 by oswegodon
	Some pictures from VPB-152, and the crew that found the Indianapolis survivors (Preview) In researching the story of the USS Indianapolis, my love of warbirds took over when I started looking into the PV-1 Ventura and her crew, who discovered the USS Indianapolis survivors. During my research I corresponded with two VPB-152 members, Joe Johnson (from Chuck Gwinn's crew), and a friend o...	bsbrum	0	399	Nov 23, 2011 by bsbrum
	My Indy senior research paper (Preview) I am a senior history major at Pfeiffer University in North Carolina. I decided to write my senior research paper on the Indianapolis. I am finishing up my rough draft right now. I hope that the paper turns out well, although it has been much more of a pleasure reading about the ordeal than writing ab...	historymajor	0	828	Nov 13, 2011 by historymajor
	Dosimeters dosimeters a-bombs (Preview) A friend of mine insists that everyone on USS Indianapolis must have had to wear nuclear radiation dosimeters when the ship was transporting the A bomb. Is that true?	corwinabell	0	883	Oct 20, 2011 by corwinabell
	first encounter (Preview) today in angola indiana as i was entering a bank i had the gift of meeting a gentelman that was a survivor of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. I am 41 years old and have watched several documentaries on this important point in history but i have never been fortunate to meet a survivor. The pride and warmth i felt...	jbrunson	1	827	Oct 17, 2011 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Death of Gerald Poor (Preview) I regret to inform you that my Dad, Gerald Poor, the last living survivor in the state of Missouri, passed away at 9:30 pm Monday October 10, 2011.	hlpoor	1	970	Oct 15, 2011 by usskittyhawk
	McVay Family (Preview) Does anyone know how to get in contact with Charles McVay IV Looking to talk with anyone in the McVay family asap. Please email me at tpcfilm@yahoo.com Thank you Timothy Patrick Cavanaugh	tim cav	0	843	Oct 1, 2011 by tim cav
	Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Robert Bunai (Preview) It is with sadness that I share wtih you the news of the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Robert Bunai on the morning of Tuesday September 27th. Bob was the oldest living survivor and just a few months short of his 99th birthday. There are now 48 living Survivors. Here is a video from 2010, where t...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	935	Sep 27, 2011 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Death of Survivor James Nichols (Preview) Sadly, we have just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor James Nichols has passed away this week.Sadly, there are now only 70 living survivors....	SurvivorsDaughter	1	1761	Sep 27, 2011 by bakerd2618
	Just finished In harms way (Preview) I am not much of a history buff, matter of fact, I dont like history much. I picked this book up at barnes n noble and was intrigued by the survival of these men. i was moved to tears on many occasions while reading the book, the men at sea, how they survived, those that helped others even when they themselve...	kallyb2000	0	791	Sep 17, 2011 by kallyb2000
	My Dad was a Rescuer (Preview) My Dad, John B. Gordon, was aboard the USS Bassett APD-73, and assisted in the rescue of the USS Indianapolis. He will be 96 years young on Sept. 23. God willing, we plan to attend next year's reunion. He was at an earlier reunion about 3 years ago and had a wonderful time and was invited to join in a boo...	MaBell239	0	789	Sep 14, 2011 by MaBell239
	Grandfather was a Survivor (Preview) My grandfather was a survivor. His name is Roger Spencer. I am doing a history fair project on Captain McVay. I am discussing the conflict he faced. Please send your comments and opinion about this injustice done to him. Also, I could use any photos too! I am doing a video so if you would like to be intervi...	Kim	3	3047	Sep 8, 2011 by Ken
	so humbled (Preview) Im so, so sorry. Any other words are not good enough to convey my sorrow for the horror you all experinced. To the author of, "In Harm's Way" I want to thank you for bringing awareness to this terrible nightmare. I'm ashamed to say I never heard of this story before reading your book. ...	TeMac	0	951	Sep 7, 2011 by TeMac
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