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PChepurko · PChepurko

I am looking for any and all information about this officer. He did not survive the sinking. He left behind a wife and son. His name is listed on the WWII memorial in my hometown of Hawthorne, NJ and I am researching all of the names on the wall. I would expecially like to contact his son, Paul Jr. If anyone h...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

It is with great sadness that I share with you the news I just received from USS Indianapolis Survivor Bill Akines wife Margaret, that Bill passed away earlier today. As you may recall, I sent an email recently about his failing health, so the consolation is that this wonderful man is now pain-free a...

ohmygdb · ohmygdb

PVT John R. Bush was my grandfather who sadly lost his life on the USS Indianapolis. He was married shorlty before being deployed and left behind a daughter (my mother). Unfortunately I have never had any contact with his family and do not know much about him as my mother was too young to remember and my...

McGuire · McGuire

We lost our uncle, Denis McGuire, on the Indianapolis. Our family was never able to get any information about him specifically and I was wondering if there is anyone out there that remembers him. Our mother still weeps when she talks about her brother Denis and how he was lost so tragically. Any inf...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Dear Friends,I just received more sad news regarding one of our dear USS Indianapolis Survivors. Lloyd Barto of Temecula California pass away on June 28th. Lloyd attended his first USS Indianapolis Reunion in 2005 for the 60th Anniversary of the sinking. If you met him, you will agree, he wa...

canchris · canchris

Hi there my name is Chris and I live in Alberta Canada. I just finished reading the incredible story of the Indy. I am speechless on this subject. As a young man myself I hate to see all around us everyday people taking everything for granted...thinking we have life so tough. This story should be read in s...

Terry Johnson · Terry Johnson

I have had the pleasure of meeting Ted as he is known, in the nursing facility where he now lives. He wears his USS Indianapolis hat every day. He is held in high regard by all who know him and I feel priviledged to have his aquaintance. Does anyone remember Mr. Ericksen?

TWheat · TWheat

We took our 4 children to the Survivor's Reunion, last year, to meet the men we've told our boys so much about. My husband and I have been haunted and inspired after reading "In Harm's Way". We met many of the survivors and even got their autographs in "Only 317 Survived". T...

Bobby · Bobby

I was at a garage sale and bought a cap from an older gentlman. he said he had 3 and decided to sell one . I didnt remember at the time that the USS Indianapolis was One story I had heard before. I looked on the inside and written there is "To Forrest James E. O'Donnell W.T.S. survivor " I gave the m...

Sherry Adkins · Sherry Adkins

He was my Uncle, my Mother's younger brother. He was Lost at Sea and do not know if he was killed when the bombs hit or later in the water, which I believe is a blessing for his family. I know it's a long shot that any of the Survivors knew him but had to ask. God bless all the men on the Indy and I thank you for your...

harold · harold

Sidney Howard Meade was my father's favorite brother, an uncle i never knew. my understanding is he went down with the ship, being on one of the lower decks. Was wondering if any of the survivors remember him and could tell me a little about an uncle i never had the privilege of knowing. thanks.

Finanz55 · Finanz55

I just watched a segment on the Military Channel that told of your horrendous ordeal, which you have had to live with for all of these years. My father, Rymund Wurlitzer, was on the USS Durik 666 and his memories of that experience were vivid until his passing. The love he shared for his shipmates was n...

joanne2222 · joanne2222

I just read the article about the ship (USS Indianapolis) and it led me here to this site. I read the survivor's story that Woody James had written and he touched my heart. He sounded like a wonderful, kind and sensitive man, and I wish that I had known him. I salute all of those men on board the shi...

supergazm · supergazm

Truman was my grandfather and also a survivor, he just passed away a few days ago. however I am unable to find him listed anywhere. Did anyone know him, or at least be able to point me towards a site i may find more info. The official website doesnt even have him on the list???? -- Edited by supergazm on...

dbrown · dbrown

I just finished reading, "In Harm's Way". I bought it at a gun show Sunday and couldn't put it down. What a tragedy. I just want to thank every officer and sailor from the Indianapolis for their service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Denise Brown Grateful American

PFF · PFF

http://www.ourbaytown.com/LindseyZWilcox.htm

PFF · PFF

http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20080426/NEWS/810221435

Erica · Erica

I am his great-granddaughter and recently have become interested in his fate. My family does not know if he died on the ship or in the water. I have been reading up and found no mention of him. Did any of the survivors know of him?

PFF · PFF

Maurice Bell was interviewed on Ken Burns "The War" series

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

It is with sadness that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor George Laws has peacefully departed this life this morning (Thursday, May 19). Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers, and may he now rest in peace.There are now only 51 living survivors....

CKirk · CKirk

All of my life I have been told that my dad was on this ship when it sank. He survived and spent almost a year recovering in a psychiatric naval ward in Hawaii, he never fully recovered. His name was Kenneth Maxwell Bays. I do not see him on the survivor list on here. Does anyone have any information abo...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

It saddens me to tell you of the passing of yet another Survivor of the USS Indianapolis. Earl Riggins of Illinois was a US Marine aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of the sinking. Please keep the Riggins family in your thoughts and prayers. If my count is correct, it seems there are now onl...

Sutphin · Sutphin

Just finished the Doug Stantonbook IN Harm's Way-----remember my dad , who was in rhe AAF 3rd Emergency Resue Squadron which helped in the rescue, telling me about it before he died. Never spoke much about his military life until right before h edied and in fact never flew another airplane as long as h...

Ryan M · Ryan M

I am beside myself with anger. I read "In Harm's Way", and ordered "Abandon Ship" today. The incompetency of the U S Navy....to not even NOTICE that after four days one of they're ships and crew...a large crew...were not heard from, reported to, reported from, or had ANY radio c...

teacupsmommy · teacupsmommy

I wanted to thank the crew of the U.S.S. Indianapolis for their service but also to say that I am so sorry for all that you went through and also say that to Captain McVay. This was not your fault and you were a great man. I wish I could have told you this but I hadn't been born yet. But please remember, some...

Jerry Oddo · Jerry Oddo

I was loaned this book by a friend, and I have just finished it. I am deeply touched by it and felt that I had to join this website. I just want to extend my thanks to all the boys of the Indy for your bravery and fortitude. God Bless all who served, and also their families who must be proud and despondent over t...

boballen · boballen

Does anyone remember my Dad? Horace Monroe Henninger, (nick name "Henny") Aviation Mechanic on the Indianapolis from it's maiden voyage until his discharge in or around 1936 to join the Metropolitan Police in Washington, D.C. I have the book printed on the maiden voyage with it's l...

des · des

My wife's Grandfather was on the Indianapolis as an Officer prior to its final mission. We have a pennant and an officers mess menu. I was wondering if a museum exists for the Indianapolis.Thanks Duane

Glenn Quealy · Glenn Quealy

Just checking to see if any of the survivors of the Indianapolis remember William C. Quealy Jr. Parachute rigger Second Class. I did not know he was onboard until after he died on July 13th 2003 and read the book Abandon Ship!

sarahp · sarahp

Hi, I am looking for information about my great-uncle. I know he died in 2003, but I would like to get into contact with his children, any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

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	Paul L. Candalino Lt(jg) (Preview) I am looking for any and all information about this officer. He did not survive the sinking. He left behind a wife and son. His name is listed on the WWII memorial in my hometown of Hawthorne, NJ and I am researching all of the names on the wall. I would expecially like to contact his son, Paul Jr. If anyone h...	PChepurko	0	954	Aug 28, 2011 by PChepurko
	Death of USS Indianapolis William Akines (Preview) It is with great sadness that I share with you the news I just received from USS Indianapolis Survivor Bill Akines wife Margaret, that Bill passed away earlier today. As you may recall, I sent an email recently about his failing health, so the consolation is that this wonderful man is now pain-free a...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	728	Aug 26, 2011 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Does anyone remember USMC PVT John R. Bush(non-survivor)? (Preview) PVT John R. Bush was my grandfather who sadly lost his life on the USS Indianapolis. He was married shorlty before being deployed and left behind a daughter (my mother). Unfortunately I have never had any contact with his family and do not know much about him as my mother was too young to remember and my...	ohmygdb	1	1024	Aug 16, 2011 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Denis McGuire S2 (Preview) We lost our uncle, Denis McGuire, on the Indianapolis. Our family was never able to get any information about him specifically and I was wondering if there is anyone out there that remembers him. Our mother still weeps when she talks about her brother Denis and how he was lost so tragically. Any inf...	McGuire	0	913	Aug 7, 2011 by McGuire
	Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Lloyd Barto (Preview) Dear Friends,I just received more sad news regarding one of our dear USS Indianapolis Survivors. Lloyd Barto of Temecula California pass away on June 28th. Lloyd attended his first USS Indianapolis Reunion in 2005 for the 60th Anniversary of the sinking. If you met him, you will agree, he wa...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1276	Jul 24, 2011 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Read the book. (Preview) Hi there my name is Chris and I live in Alberta Canada. I just finished reading the incredible story of the Indy. I am speechless on this subject. As a young man myself I hate to see all around us everyday people taking everything for granted...thinking we have life so tough. This story should be read in s...	canchris	2	977	Jul 17, 2011 by canchris
	Theodore M. Ericksen (Preview) I have had the pleasure of meeting Ted as he is known, in the nursing facility where he now lives. He wears his USS Indianapolis hat every day. He is held in high regard by all who know him and I feel priviledged to have his aquaintance. Does anyone remember Mr. Ericksen?	Terry Johnson	0	847	Jul 5, 2011 by Terry Johnson
	Meeting the USS Indianapolis Survivors (Preview) We took our 4 children to the Survivor's Reunion, last year, to meet the men we've told our boys so much about. My husband and I have been haunted and inspired after reading "In Harm's Way". We met many of the survivors and even got their autographs in "Only 317 Survived". T...	TWheat	0	893	Jul 1, 2011 by TWheat
	uss indianapolis cap (Preview) I was at a garage sale and bought a cap from an older gentlman. he said he had 3 and decided to sell one . I didnt remember at the time that the USS Indianapolis was One story I had heard before. I looked on the inside and written there is "To Forrest James E. O'Donnell W.T.S. survivor " I gave the m...	Bobby	0	928	Jun 22, 2011 by Bobby
	Seaman First Class James "Mac" Harrison Gunner (Preview) He was my Uncle, my Mother's younger brother. He was Lost at Sea and do not know if he was killed when the bombs hit or later in the water, which I believe is a blessing for his family. I know it's a long shot that any of the Survivors knew him but had to ask. God bless all the men on the Indy and I thank you for your...	Sherry Adkins	0	995	Jun 18, 2011 by Sherry Adkins
	Sidney Howard Meade> anyone remember him? (Preview) Sidney Howard Meade was my father's favorite brother, an uncle i never knew. my understanding is he went down with the ship, being on one of the lower decks. Was wondering if any of the survivors remember him and could tell me a little about an uncle i never had the privilege of knowing. thanks.	harold	4	2674	Jun 15, 2011 by harold
	I hold all of you in the absolute highest regard! (Preview) I just watched a segment on the Military Channel that told of your horrendous ordeal, which you have had to live with for all of these years. My father, Rymund Wurlitzer, was on the USS Durik 666 and his memories of that experience were vivid until his passing. The love he shared for his shipmates was n...	Finanz55	0	1071	Jun 12, 2011 by Finanz55
	Woody Eugene James (Preview) I just read the article about the ship (USS Indianapolis) and it led me here to this site. I read the survivor's story that Woody James had written and he touched my heart. He sounded like a wonderful, kind and sensitive man, and I wish that I had known him. I salute all of those men on board the shi...	joanne2222	2	1910	Jun 1, 2011 by joanne2222
	Truman Denton a survivor that just passed away (Preview) Truman was my grandfather and also a survivor, he just passed away a few days ago. however I am unable to find him listed anywhere. Did anyone know him, or at least be able to point me towards a site i may find more info. The official website doesnt even have him on the list???? -- Edited by supergazm on...	supergazm	0	922	Jun 1, 2011 by supergazm
	Thank you for your service (Preview) I just finished reading, "In Harm's Way". I bought it at a gun show Sunday and couldn't put it down. What a tragedy. I just want to thank every officer and sailor from the Indianapolis for their service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Denise Brown Grateful American	dbrown	0	776	May 31, 2011 by dbrown
	Lindsey Wilcox {Survivor} (Preview) http://www.ourbaytown.com/LindseyZWilcox.htm	PFF	0	971	May 30, 2011 by PFF
	Paul Murphy {Survivor} (Preview) http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20080426/NEWS/810221435	PFF	0	844	May 30, 2011 by PFF
	James F. Reilly, Y1 Inquiry (Preview) I am his great-granddaughter and recently have become interested in his fate. My family does not know if he died on the ship or in the water. I have been reading up and found no mention of him. Did any of the survivors know of him?	Erica	1	854	May 30, 2011 by PFF
	Maurice Bell {Survivor} (Preview) Maurice Bell was interviewed on Ken Burns "The War" series	PFF	0	745	May 30, 2011 by PFF
	Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor George Laws (Preview) It is with sadness that I pass on the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor George Laws has peacefully departed this life this morning (Thursday, May 19). Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers, and may he now rest in peace.There are now only 51 living survivors....	SurvivorsDaughter	1	1126	May 24, 2011 by joanne2222
	Help me get information on my dad....Kenneth Maxwell Bays (Preview) All of my life I have been told that my dad was on this ship when it sank. He survived and spent almost a year recovering in a psychiatric naval ward in Hawaii, he never fully recovered. His name was Kenneth Maxwell Bays. I do not see him on the survivor list on here. Does anyone have any information abo...	CKirk	1	1441	Apr 8, 2011 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Passing of USS Indianapolis Survivor Earl Riggins (Preview) It saddens me to tell you of the passing of yet another Survivor of the USS Indianapolis. Earl Riggins of Illinois was a US Marine aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of the sinking. Please keep the Riggins family in your thoughts and prayers. If my count is correct, it seems there are now onl...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1198	Feb 23, 2011 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Resue at sea (Preview) Just finished the Doug Stantonbook IN Harm's Way-----remember my dad , who was in rhe AAF 3rd Emergency Resue Squadron which helped in the rescue, telling me about it before he died. Never spoke much about his military life until right before h edied and in fact never flew another airplane as long as h...	Sutphin	0	1016	Feb 18, 2011 by Sutphin
	The failing to report Indy's non arrival at Leight (Preview) I am beside myself with anger. I read "In Harm's Way", and ordered "Abandon Ship" today. The incompetency of the U S Navy....to not even NOTICE that after four days one of they're ships and crew...a large crew...were not heard from, reported to, reported from, or had ANY radio c...	Ryan M	0	1017	Feb 10, 2011 by Ryan M
	Thank you to the crew (Preview) I wanted to thank the crew of the U.S.S. Indianapolis for their service but also to say that I am so sorry for all that you went through and also say that to Captain McVay. This was not your fault and you were a great man. I wish I could have told you this but I hadn't been born yet. But please remember, some...	teacupsmommy	0	990	Feb 7, 2011 by teacupsmommy
	"In Harm's Way" by Doug Stanton (Preview) I was loaned this book by a friend, and I have just finished it. I am deeply touched by it and felt that I had to join this website. I just want to extend my thanks to all the boys of the Indy for your bravery and fortitude. God Bless all who served, and also their families who must be proud and despondent over t...	Jerry Oddo	2	2018	Jan 25, 2011 by DrBrodar
	Knowledge of shipmate who flew off the Indianapolis as Aviation Mechanic (Preview) Does anyone remember my Dad? Horace Monroe Henninger, (nick name "Henny") Aviation Mechanic on the Indianapolis from it's maiden voyage until his discharge in or around 1936 to join the Metropolitan Police in Washington, D.C. I have the book printed on the maiden voyage with it's l...	boballen	0	1286	Dec 27, 2010 by boballen
	items from the Indianapolis (Preview) My wife's Grandfather was on the Indianapolis as an Officer prior to its final mission. We have a pennant and an officers mess menu. I was wondering if a museum exists for the Indianapolis.Thanks Duane	des	0	993	Dec 22, 2010 by des
	Do any of the survivors remember William C. Quealy. He survived the sinking of the Indianapolis (Preview) Just checking to see if any of the survivors of the Indianapolis remember William C. Quealy Jr. Parachute rigger Second Class. I did not know he was onboard until after he died on July 13th 2003 and read the book Abandon Ship!	Glenn Quealy	1	1908	Dec 7, 2010 by Tra568
	William Quealy jr. PR2 (Preview) Hi, I am looking for information about my great-uncle. I know he died in 2003, but I would like to get into contact with his children, any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!	sarahp	1	1851	Dec 6, 2010 by Tra568
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