USS Bairoko CV115

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Keywords: I am interested in knowing if anyone knew my father, John E. Douglas. I do not know what his position was on the USS Bairoko. Would like to know if anyone knew him. I know that he served under Capt. R.D. Hogle. The XO was Comdr. M.C. Reeves. I know that he served in 1951. I don't know if he served before that or not. I know he became a Policeman in Atlanta, GA in 1955. He was born in Atlanta, GA. If you knew my father, I would like to hear from you.

Yearbook - U.S.S. Bairoko

Comments: I am looking to purchase the Yearbook - U.S.S. Bairoko from the years of 1951 to 1956. This would be a gift for my father. My mother threw the his yearbook of the Bairoko away. My father keeps asking about it. I have been able to download a picture of the ship for him. It would mean to him. Any ideas or leads greatly appreciated.

Kathryn Stake

Keywords: Yearbook - U.S.S. Bairoko 1951 - 1956

Does anyone remember

Comments: I would love to hear from anyone that remembers me. I am having some health problems. I am trying to apply for more benefits if anyone has any advise that would help, greatly appreciated.

My close friend was Guy Parrish.

Keywords: Wendell Stake, Guy Parrish

Looking for old CIC mates 1951-55

Comments: Call or e-mail me, Thanks, John

Keywords: Operation Castle

Looking for Father's Shipmates

Comments: I am looking for shipmates of my father who served on the USS BAIROKO in the early to mid 50's. His full name is Robert B Overfield and he was an ET. I had at one time made contact with a couple of shipmates but my computer had a virus/worm and I lost everything I had. I am trying to put together a memory book about my dad for my nieces and nephews who haven't and won't have the chance to meet and get to know him.

Thank you so very much in advance

Sincerely,

Judith Overfield

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AF2S & AF2W VS25

Comments: My name is Jerry Guerin and I served on the USS Bairoko with squadron VS-25 along with VMF-312 in 1951. Sugar King was our call name I posted here in 1997 and have never heard any info from anyone. Just decided I'd try again and update my email address. I don't see any mention of my unit and was wondering if you could provide me with any info on personnel.

Thanks Jerry.

Keywords: SugarKing call name.

Bairoko Summer '53

Comments: Hello,

My father served on the Bairoko from June 10, 1953 - August 8, 1953. He was a MSgt., Marine, Supply Officer. His friends called him Gene and sometimes "Ham". He mentioned the Captain as Emmet O'Bierne and the C.O. as Lt. Col. Berteling. If you remember him or could provide us with information of others that might have served during this time, I would really appreciate it.

Sincerely and thank you. Debra Garraffa (daughter)

Keywords: Gene Hamrick (Marine)Supply Officer Bairoko 10June53 - 8Aug53

JOHNNIE ARRIS

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Keywords: NICKNAME: JOHNNY ARRIS

I AM LOOKING FOR THE WHEREABOUTS OF SOMEONE ON AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER BY THE NAME OF JOHNNY ARRIS.

JOHNNY WAS TRYING TO LAND HIS AIRCRAFT ON THE CARRIER BUT HE MISSED, AND HIS PLANE WENT INTO THE WATER NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN. THIS IS ALL THAT I KNOW.

HE PLAYED BASEBALL IN THE MINOR LEAGUES BEFORE GOING OFF TO WAR AND HE PLAYED A LOT IN NEW YORK BUT ALSO TRAVELED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. HE WAS VERY WELL-KNOWN AS A BASEBALL PLAYER.

IF YOU KNEW HIM OR HAVE HEARD THE NAME JOHNNY ARRIS BEFORE, PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA MY EMAIL ADDRESS: Way2BeAdiva@AOL.COM

THANK YOU TO EACH BRAVE YOUNG MAN WHO SERVED IN THIS WAR. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Korea & Operation Castle

Comments: Looking to hear from anyone who may have served with my father, he was on the Bairoko for most of Korea and all Operation Castle til she was brought back for decomission. His name was: Harold Lane also known as Sandy. Any stories, info , anything would be much appreciated. Also if anyone has had any luck with the V.A. or other agencies acknowledging illnesses due to Castle, I'd like to hear from you too. Thanks!!

Keywords: Korea and Operation Castle

Weekend CVE Bairoko Visitor in San Diego - 1951

Comments: This is an odd request but I was never stationed aboard a ship. I spent three years and three months stationed at the Naval Air Station in El Centro, CA. One week end in Nov., 1951, I visited a friend, from my home town of Atlanta, GA, I think. I have forgotten his name. I visited him and ate chow aboard the CVE Bairoko in San Diego. It's funny how I can remember the ship so easy but don't remember the friend. This is a long shot, I know, but if anyone remembers any information from this time period, please let me know.

Thanks,

Walter ( Red ) Wilson

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prior to May--46

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Keywords: USS Bairoko CVE 115 Former Signalman 2/c Good ship. I left it in San Diego in--46. Capt. H.B.Temple was my Captian. He wanted me to go to a-bomb test at Bikini"Operation Crossroads". We made trip to Manila,Hong Kong to U.S> Instead I chose Discharge. May 1946 Lawrence B. Massey Former SM2/c

Edit entry 22746

Comments: Please enter my e-mail address to my entry #22746. jjackvirgil@aol.com. Thanks

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Gunner's Mates

Comments: My Dad(GM2 Donald Gallop) served aboard the Bairoko from 1950 to 1953. Looking for any shipmates that might have served with him.

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Looking for Dad's shipmates

Comments: I am looking for any former shipmates of my father, CDR Paul Donald Mitchell (usually went by his initials, P.D. Mitchell). He was Operations Officer on USS Bairoko in Korean War and also served during Operation Castle. Dad died in 1985 from heart failure, which was we think in part a result of his battle against cancer of pharynx.

Keywords: USS Bairoko

Operation Castle

Comments: These where just a few of my shipmates on the Renshaw Myself I was never on the Bairoko But we was with "Operation Castle". We did take The Natives off that Island. We sat there For hours trying to get them aboar the ship getting Higher and Higher Rad. count,I was Lookout ON the Port side on the flying bridge of the Renshaw. For years Ive been Trying to tell The Dr,s That the Skin Cancers they take off of me ,some time as high as twenty at atime,some they cut out,that I was at :Operation Csstle: Maybe some day Someone will at Least :LISTEN TO US: because We Was there, EverettO, withrow MSC ret,

Keywords: TONY [CSSN][R] USS RENSHAW DDE 499 .Friends; BOYD MOUNTS .ESTEP.OGLE.BM1 HAMBRICK.[2nd div.] Rose BM1 Ist Div .Round man Norton, Madoxx SK1 Crooked Nose Carrol,White.

Bairoko Crew 1949

Comments: I served aboard the Bairoko during 1949. I worked in the Auxillary Generator room. I would be interested in hearing from any shipmates who served on her.

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!954 Operation Castle

Comments: I would like to exchange stories, to refresh my memory , the 6 months in the Marshall Islands 2-54 to 8-54 and the 6 shots of Operation Castle. I have some pictures of a few of you playing Vollyball on the Aircraft Elevator Hanger deck and lookin down from the Flight Deck. I don't know how I got the pictures. I thought cameras were not aloud ?

GG Trubey AD2 Simi Valley Ca

Keywords: Operation Castle, USS Bairoko CVE-115

LESTER R. LONG V6 A02

Comments: WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A PHOTOCOPY OF ONE OF HOLLEY'S CARTOONS, SIGNED WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE COMMANDER J.P. CONWAY AIR OFFICER IS NOW? WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT HIM OR HIS FAMILY, KNOWN HIM SINCE 1941, WHEN HE WAS IN FLIGHT TRAINING AT THE PASCO, WA NAS WHEN HE LIVED ON MY GRANDFATHER'S FARM IN KENNEWICK, AT THAT TIME HIS DAUGHTER DOROTHY WAS MY BEST FRIEND.

Keywords: 1950-1953 ALEMEDA, HUNTERS POINT, LONG BEACH, YOKUSKA, KOBE, SASEBO, OKINAWA, KOREA 2 TOURS NORTH ISLAND FASRON 4 SQUADRON 692.... FRANK TUCKER, FRED WHITE, W.E. WALLACE, FRED FEAKES, ROBERTS, HINTON, VAN GORDER, MANION, S.G. ELLIOTT M.D. OLSEN, C. DIMMACK, G.L. HOLLEY, K.D. CALLOWAY, J.G. GERRELL, R.E. DOUGLAS, FRED FEAKES.

Troy E. McGowan

Comments: This is my father. He told me he was a radar technician on the Bairoko in 45 and 46. I know he ported into Hong Kong. He has a picture of ship and crew in his footlocker. Anyone out there know him?

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VMA-312

Comments: Flew off USS Bairoko 27 March 1952 and was shot down, captured by two North Korean soldiers, escaped and was rescued by an Air Force Helicopter. The story has been published in the January 2003 Leatherneck Magazine. Am thankful for the Marine coverage which aided in my escape and the Air Force Pilot, John C. Calhoun. Would like to hear from anyone who knew of this incident.

Keywords: Bill Smart. Yellow Sea, VMA-312 Checkerboard, F4U-4B Corsair

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Comments: Was flying off USS Bairoko in the Yellow Sea when I was shot down and captured by two North Koreans. Escaped and rescued by an Air Force Helicopter. My story has been published in the January 2003 Leatherneck Magazine. Am thankful that the Marines covered me and would appreciate hearing from anyone that aided in my escape.

Keywords: Bill Smart, Yellow Sea, VMA-312, USS Bairoko, F4U-4 Corsair

new email

Comments: Looking for galley members that served on the Bairoko from 1953-55, when she was decommisioned at Hunters Point, Calif...was on her when we went on Operation Castle, the H-Bomb tests.

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Reid drowning

Comments: My husband, Richard Retter was with a shipmate named Reid or Reed when he drowned in 1954. He always said there was another shipmate with them and wonder if anyone knew who it was.

Keywords: Inquiring about drowning

Hello to all ship mates

Comments: From: beth weeks To: JoRetter@msn.com Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 2:48 PM Subject: USS Bairoko CVE 115

My father's name was James Robert Morris Long and her served on this ship during the Korean War. He was in the Bikini Atoll Islands during the hydrogen bomb testing. He passed away in 1997 from a rare cancer called VIPoma or Carcinoid Syndrome. He used to enjoy getting together with his ship mates at the annual reunions. I'm glad to see a website developed for the folks who served on that ship, if he were alive today that would have been a real kick for him to be able to log on and see what was going on. Thanks, Beth (Long) Weeks

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