Would Like Picture of the USS Kula Gulf CVE 108

Comments: Dear Special People:

I want to first thank all of you who went to war for all of us. I was not born at the time of these tragic days but have many Uncle's and a Father who was inthe different wars.

My question is this: I am looking for a picture or as many pictures as I can obtain on the USS Kula Gulf CVE 108. The reason for this is that my mother is writing a journal of her life and experiences and adding all of the different ships her brother-in-laws were on. My Uncle Johnny Winters was on this ship in I think 1951 and after. Does anyone have any pictures in which we could obtain over the net to download and put in my Mother's Memories and More Book? I would be grateful if you could send them to my email address at karatekicker@marion.net

Please let me know either way and if anyone might happen to know my Uncle John Winters he is alive and doing well.

Thanks again for everything.

Jill Chitwood Marion, Ohio

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Ex Kula Gulf Sailor (and Proud to be so)

Comments: Since it has been 50 years ago, some of my shipmates have gone on to recieve the TAPS God Bless them and their families.

Keywords: Iv'e been called Harvey, Dinty, Junior, but never late for chow...

USS Kula Gulf CVE-108

Comments: Transferred from North Africa (Port Lyautey) in 1951 and assigned to the COMATLFLT who sent me to the Kula Gulf, Went aboard in January 1951 just after New Years Eve. In January 1953 when the Kula was sent to Philly for overhaul, I was discharged 30 days early at the convience of the govt at NAS Norfolk Va.

I am listed with photo in the USN Memorial Foundation on the Web at www.lonesailor.org scroll down to search the log and insert Harvey Eulis Moore for a photo in 1949.

I am on the mailing list from the USS Kula Gulf Renuion Staff, and Proudly wear my Cap indicating the Uss Kula...

Keywords: Friend of Everyone, I was Fleet Postmaster (TE-3) All shipmates looked forward to hearing the Bosn'call down (MAIL CALL)I was called Harv, Junior, Dinty, and best of all (Shipmate)

USS KULA GULF

Comments: I served abvoard USS Kula Gulf 1951 to 1954 as radio operator and thought this was good duty.left as RM 2nd class petty officer.

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LOOKING FOR

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN MY FATHER AND SERVED WITH HIM, ALL I KNOW IS THAT HE WAS ON THE KULA GULF AND SERVED DURING THE KOREAN WAR. WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO REUNITE HIM WITH SOME OF HIS OLD FRIENDS OR BUDDIES WHOM HE SERVED WITH. HIS NAME IS ALAN JACKSON DONALDSON, GOES BY JACK.

Keywords: Alan Jackson Donaldson

Seeking Information

Comments: My father served on the USS Kula Gulf somewhere between December of 1951 and August of 1955. His name is Stuart Owen Milliron from Blasdell, NY. He would have been 20 in August of 1955. If anyone remembers him and can give me some information that would be wonderful. I know this is a long shot, but one I had to try.

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Looking for Thomas L. Murray

Comments: Looking for Thomas L. Murray. During 1953 he wrote many letters to my mother Phyllis Joyce Runquist. Like to contact him for information. email mygave@aol.com

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My cousin served on the Kula Gulf

Comments: My cousin Rodney Kennedy served aboard the Uss Kulsa Gulf from about 1950 to 1954. He is now deceased. Would like to hear from sailors who knew him and would like further info on his demise at such a young age.

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LOOKING FOR INFO

Comments: My grandfather served in the Navy during WWII and Korea. I have been unable thus far to find much about his service. I have been able to acertain that he was recalled for Korea, 4 Dec 50 - 12 Sep 51 and that he was stationed onboard the USS Kula Gulf (CVE-108) during this time. Can you tell me anything about deployments, unit awards, or any other pertenant info covering that time period. I am trying to put together a shadow box for my mother the will encompass the military service of my grandfather, my step-father and myself.

Thanks for your help.

Keywords: MM3 Joseph R. Zerr, 160-12-9224, SVC# 925-11-92

I WAS THERE

Comments: VS 27

Keywords: CVE 108 VS 27

Searching...

Comments: Bobby Beckwith is my grandfather and I am trying to obtain any information I can about his military career. Anything you have would be of interest to me. Thank you.. Shelly

Keywords: Bobby Beckwith, USS Kula Gulf 6-7-45 through 12-8-45 USNR V6 class, commandant 8th nav dist. ADE3

Ship's History - Korean War Service

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USS KULA GULF (CVE-108)

dp. 11,373; l. 557' 1"; b. 75'; ew. 105' 2"; dr. 32'; s. 19 k.; cpl. 1,066; a. 2 5", 36 40-mm., 20 20-mm., ac. 34; cl. COMMENCEMENT BAY

“...training pilots of helicopter, air-antisubmarine, and fighter squadrons to strengthen U.S. forces in Korea.”

When the Korean conflict brought an urgent need for a greatly expanded need throughout the world, KULA GULF recommissioned at Boston 15 February 1951, Captain Alden D. Schwarz in command.

After shakedown out of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the escort carrier departed Norfolk 6 August and carried a cargo of airplanes, to Casablanca, French Morocco. Following her return to Norfolk 1 September, she spent the next 15 months training pilots of helicopter, air-antisubmarine, and fighter squadrons to strengthen U.S. forces in Korea.

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

Keywords: 6TH FLEET, NAVAL AIR TRAINER, HELICOPTERS