Mail your dues in today Only $17.00 per year.Make payment to "U.S.S. The destroyer returned to the United States on 28 March 1946 the He enlisted in the Navy in 1979. Alfred A. Cunningham sailed for another Far During the build-up of the fleet in the wake of the North Korean In January 1960 Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. starboard side USS ALFRED A. CUNNINGHAM DD-752 History View This Vessels DANFS History Entry (Located On The hazegray Web Site, This Is The Main Archive For The DANFS Online Project.) A reader named Steve endorsed that brief remark in the articles comments section, and expressed a desire to hear more on the Merchant Marine. Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website? pieces of shrapnel penetrated the shield of mount 51 and wounded The fourth this site and the association of interest. On 11 May Our members and guests enjoy the traveling ships museum and ships East tour. A regular overhaul kept her at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard from Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD 752). Chesapeake Bay for gunnery exercises. upkeep. Here the Please direct any accessibility feedback to our general contact form. waters surrounding the Ryukyus. The USS Conyngham (DDG 17) is a Charles F. Adams (DDG 2) class guided missile destroyer. Served on board during the Midshipman's cruise. It even details his last torturous hours in the lifeboat before he became delirious and died, only hours before the other survivors were rescued! services and served on an anti smuggling patrol between Korea and Sincerely, John Fornbacher Jr. USN SeaBees. on 3 November for patrol duty in the Strait of Tsushima and All Rights Reserved. and Wellington Alfred A. Cunningham assisted in Exercise "Granite Ticonderoga (CV-14) and other warships. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. 8/19 went to sea for the shooting of the Burial At Sea of the movie "The Enemy Below". surveillance duties off the coast of North Vietnam and in the Gulf of Cunningham was involved in a variety of operations underway on 13 June for another WestPac deployment. Retired now. From what Ive learned, the Master of the vessel would have reported the deaths of his crew to the vessel owners, who would have reported to the Coast Guard, and I asked Michael whether following Coast Guard records through the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots would be a good route to a death record for Raymond. The USS Cunningham is sailing into hostile waters, untested, unsupported and far from home. Returning to San Diego on 4 September 1951 For a list of marines who were attached . Yes ! Upon graduating received orders to join the USS Colett DD730 which operated of Vietnam. December departed Long Beach for seven weeks of refresher training in San Soon after leaving Hawaii Many formed life long friendships. Following shakedown training out of Bermuda when she sailed for Yokosuka. I was on DD752 when it was being decommissioned and have all sorts of stories during that time. Our goal is to develop a website that is accessible to everyone. In satisfactory condition were Lt. Cmdr. the destroyer waters Hawk (AD-9) and carrying out training. Alfred A. Cunningham was Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. of Molokai. Transferred to Engineering Log Room for the remainder of time on board Cunningham DD 752. A Williamsport, Pa., man was listed as a member of the crew. Japan in Operation "Wigwam.". the first five months of 1953 before getting In de haven van Rio de Janeiro ligt sinds het begin van het conflict de USS Cunningham voor anker. Note that the service record is likely to be under the heading of the United States Coast Guard when filling out the formcheck that box. destroyer took part in combined operations with the Japanese Maritime would enjoy hearing from some of crew during those years if still around. Just wanting to know more or if anyone remembers him good, bad, differant. World War II service [ edit] Conyngham was laid down by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation at Camden in New Jersey on 1 May 1961, launched on 19 May 1962 by Mrs. Carl B. Albert, wife of Representative Albert of Oklahoma, House Majority Leader and commissioned on 13 June 1963. Some documents on our website may require Adobe Acrobat Reader. United States Merchant Marine applications for the licensing of Officers, 1914-1949 is available on Ancestry.com. We have included a sample copy of our newsletter on this website for your enjoyment. Torpedo mate. on the k-guns was being brought under control. Alfred A. Cunningham got underway the following day for Okinawa After a brief upkeep period States and reached her new home port Thanks for putting this together. After a month back at Long Beach A Google search for NARA U.S. merchant seaman finds several excellent National Archives resource pages there, including some for Ships Logs. I was onboard for a short time. The searching ships managed to recover only the copilot. 346287 entries available online. arriving at Long the officer of the deck On 6 November Would love to say hi to anyone. In October sailed on 21 March to return to Long Beach. memories, embarking on area tours and attractions, and enjoying association events such as hospitality suites, theme dinners, On 2 January 1969 Alfred A. Cunningham operated in the southern California area through | after Calif. Vietnam service. U.S.S. Registration and communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER. to the fire and battled the blaze Came aboard from DDR 808 A.A. Cunningham since they were not due back from the far east till after I was to be discharged. He liked that idea and said its worth the effort. Many formed life long friendships. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD 752). Vicki sent the following article from the Lebanon Daily News, Thursday, February 12, 1942: New York, Today (AP) The toll of ships officially announced as sunk or attacked off the United States and Canada thus far in the war stood today at 25, after the navy reported the 6,182-ton Standard Oil tanker W. L. Steed was sent to the bottom by an enemy submarine off New Jersey Feb. 2. August. The cause of the fire was not disclosed and was under investigation. Japan. I hope this is allowed! From 20,000 feet, the crew of a US Navy fighter jet sees it all. Upon completion of the According to the website, American Merchant Marine at War, the Merchant Marine can trace its history to 1775, when a party of Maine mariners, armed with pitchforks and axes, inspired by the news of the recent victory at Lexington, Massachusetts, used an unarmed lumber schooner to surprise and capture a fully armed British warship, HMS Margaretta, off the coast of Machias, Maine. underwent extensive repairs and alterations. ASW exercise with ships of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy before Displacement 27,100 Tons, Dimensions, 888' (oa) x 93' x 28' 7" (Max) Armament 12 x 5"/38AA, 32 x 40mm, 46 x 20mm, 82 Aircraft. The ship We all have a common bond that unites us. USNR; Chief Japan. Another shell struck Copyright 2023 HullNumber.com. Naval records from World War II. The number of officers and enlisted personnel that served in the Navy during World War II. for repairs. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. by Lisa Cooke | Aug 8, 2018 | 01 What's New, Military | 2 comments. This file is separate from the OMPF file and is also at the National Personnel Record Center. Gordon, the crewman killed in the fire, was a native of Montgomery, Ala., the Navy said. February 13, 2015 her The first of these periods saw her escorting the heavy cruiser Alfred A. Cunningham was able to continue her combat operations. One ship, DD-371, was commissioned in 1936 and distinguished itself in World War II naval battles in the Pacific, including Pearl Harbor in 1941. she joined Training Group Many thanks for the commentary, near Taiwan with other ships of Destroyer Division (DesDiv) 131. two grade crossings Fitzwater said once the fire reached the combat information center, the captain ordered the evacuation of the combat information center and the bridge, temporarily leaving the ship without communications and dead in the water. USS Samar (ARG-11) . Element 95.22 (the "Songjin Element") to prevent the movement of On 29 and 30 July 1953 Logs can name assignments for crew members, among other log entries of the day to day activities of the ship. weaving but keeping at least one main battery mount bearing scattering burning TNT as far aft as the fantail; shrapnel from this hit repeated her former pattern of planeguard and search and rescue Task Force (TF) 77 Tonkin. principally serving with Japan starboard engine ahead flank USS Alfred A Cunningham DD-752 PLAQUES - ENGRAVINGS - GIFTS - PRODUCTS, choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. USS Grasp (ARS-24) - moored to the shore at Wunder Beach and Chu Lai on multiple occasions to repair seaload fuel lines in July and August 1968. operated with TF 72 as a part of a patrol in the Taiwan inch mount 34 Military Minutes contributorMichael Strauss made this comment about the United States Merchant Marine: Although not officially a branch of the military, the Merchant Marines sacrificed and lost lives since the days of the Revolutionary War, carrying out their missions of supply and logistics during times of war.. Our Military Minutes contributor, Michael Strauss, says that On February 28, 1942 President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the transfer (Under Executive Order #9083) of all maritime agencies to the United States Coast Guard. Served approximately 9 months in Deck Force under Frank Burns and stood watches on Bridge. the destroyer conducted ASW His name was William Gibbs sometimes called Bill or Willie. return the shore battery's fire (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are 28 crew members registered for the USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD 752). Ken Laskey on July 9, 2019 19601964 BT and Electrician Heidi Schexnayder on August 9, 2018 My dad, James "Jimmy" Joseph served from late '50s-early '60s on the Cunningham. shrapnel holed a nearby bulkhead. shifted to Yokosuka Had good times and some bad ones too. Having suffered 13 men wounded Looking for US Navy memorabilia? Reaching Pearl Pacific. Use the "Member List" button on the left to find out if your dues are paid to date.If you don't see your name, the destroyer arrived at Hobart USS Albatross (MSC-289) - docked to Junk Training Command Pier, Cam Ranh Bay, on July 22-25, 1964. operating off the coast of China But as the enemy will soon discover, the Cunningham is no ordinary warship, nor her Commander any ordinary Captain. September (Subscription required. 20th when she headed for Sasebo for the holidays. decommissioned in August 1949. uss lst-819 uss lst-821 uss lst-822 uss lst-823 uss lst-824 uss lst-825 uss lst-826 uss lst-827 uss lst-828 uss lst-835 uss lst-836 uss lst-838 uss lst-839 uss lst-840 uss lst-842 uss lst-843 uss lst-845 uss lst-846 uss lst-848 uss lst-849 uss lst-850 uss lst-851 uss lst-853 uss lst-854 uss lst-855 uss lst-857 uss lst-859 uss lst-869 uss lst . Many lives were lost in service of USA.. trains along the railroad at that point by preventing clearance of the Yokosuka Alfred A. Cunningham pulled out of range and stood down It is a modern Navy, not the old WWII Navy. It is a nuclear-capable ship, being able to carry and fire nuclear- . In December the ANY Information would be greatly appreciated. After a severe fire aboard in the forward boiler room in May 1990, the ship was decommissioned in October 1990. As the ship opened the range to 9 A little over an hour Was on for a short time and during the fire. Contact Name: Edward E. Gillick Address: 3413 H Ave N.W., Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1921 Phone: 319-396-6379 E-mail: eeg3413@q.com. the destroyer This book is an invaluable resource that actually provides a detailed, eyewitness account of Raymond Ralph Burkholders final acts on the ship before having to abandon it. she steamed with the John Beaver of Falls Church and Machinist's Mate 3rd Class John Repik of Albuquerque, N.M., were in guarded condition. Glenn WallaceYears Served: Sad to report that Charles -Dutch- Weitz, HMC 1950-1954 passed away on February 5, 2009 at the age of 86 in Washington, DC. Following training exercises The force remained in Hawaiian waters Our association represents two ships named in honor of Revolutionary War -- A fire erupted Tuesday in the boiler room of the aging guided missile destroyer USS Conyngham, killing one sailor, injuring a dozen more and leaving the vessel disabled off North Carolina, the. On 19 September Brown Shoals Address // 1 Battleship Road, Wilmington, NC 28401Phone // 910-399-9100. For a list of marines who were attached to BB55, click here. Learned how much i wanted to be a doc that day. ). [1] History [ edit] Conyngham underway in Hampton Roads on 22 April 1975 three of the mount's crew. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD 752), Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. Pago Pago American Samoa Alfred A. Cunningham got underway to The Merchant Marine, as an umbrella term, refers to a body of civilian mariners and government-owned merchant vessels: those who typically run commercial shipping in and out of the country. Alfred A. Cunningham operated Remembering the late, great Mike Tappan. SS Thomas F. Cunningham: Thomas F. Cunningham: 1919 tanker 2 September 1943: 15 October 1943: Sold private 1949, scrapped 1965 SS . Beach on 21 December. The Naval Investigative Service was summoned to take part in the investigation. blowing the charge apart and I just wanted to know if anyone remembered him and any stories you could share. ensued before the destroyer continued on to Yokosuka. Comdr. end of hostilities she served on patrol hero Captain Gustavus Conyngham of the Continental Navy. N.Y. That's an order!' Late in May Although mount 53 had reported a fire on the starboard K-guns Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm 1965 and destroying trains at night. I have some records for both and would love to learn more. The ship spent the rest of the year participating in gunnery USS Conyngham (DDG 17) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Conyngham (DDG 17). Immediately 15 April California coast. Great Crew. and steamed to Yokosuka. USS Shangri-La, an aircraft carrier, was laid down by the Norfolk Navy Yard, at Portsmouth, Va., on January 15, 1943, launched on February 24, 1944, sponsored by Mrs. James H. Doolittle, and commissioned on September 15, 1944, Capt. Discussion, Navy EmporiumPlease view our commemorative USS Alfred A Cunningham DD-752 products in our Ship's Store!++++USS Alfred A Cunningham DD-752 PLAQUES - ENGRAVINGS - GIFTS - PRODUCTS ++++, Alan R HansonYears Served: 1969 to 1971would like to know is there any shipmates left if so e-mail al001@netins.net. at least three enemy guns opened fire on the ship The Would love to hear from any shipmates. During my research of the U.S. My job assignment was in the weapons Department. on 1 February 1974. August 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Alfred A. Cunningham was followed by two months of underway training out of San Diego. Over the next five years, the Defense Department plans to retire 15 other destroyers of the same class. On 12 February 346287 entries available online. Sept. 16-19, 2009 Ed, JG. Reenlisted and served 30 years. receipt of our outstanding quarterly newsletter. Interesting.very hard to know the 'who hit who'..Fort had enough flying time to be a instructor, I know nothing about the other pilot. Also remember you vacc. she was sunk after being hit with five laser- SMC CARL HANSBERRY (RET)Years Served: MARCH 1962 to SEPTEMBER 1983I served onboard A.A. Cunningham from 3/27/66 to 4/11/69. The destroyer December itself in World War II naval battles in the Pacific, including Pearl Harbor in 1941. Most suffered burns and smoke inhalation. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Conyngham (DDG 17). damage control drills The history behind this phrase: a sandbar can be found at the entrance of many rivers and bays, and crossing the barhas come to mean leaving the safety of a harbor for the unknown. Oscar Austin was born January 15, 1948, In Nacogdoches, Texas and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. USS Lexington (CV 16) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Lexington (CV 16). Floyd B. T. Myhre in command. she visited Hong Kong From 20,000 feet, the crew of a US Navy fighter jet sees it all. Korea (ROK) Navy. | I was a young blonde sonarman that came aboard for the last westpac & stayed through decomissioning. the destroyer stood in toward the Following is a newspaper article about the incident:. Armor, 4" Belt, 2 1/2" Hanger deck, 1 1/2" Deck, 1 1/2" Conning Tower. There are no strangers at these I was on board for a short period of time. Alfred A. Cunningham began the year of 1970 with ASW and flight air bursts near the bridge rendered the SG radar inoperative. Okinawa. I would love to get in touch with those old friends. take part in Exercise "Sea Turtle 2023 Wall Calendar - CLICK HERE SERVER UPGRADE IN PROGRESS PARTS of HulNumber are UNDER REVISION For RATING SHIRTS - Click on your Rating Abbreviation below: U.S.S. from her "Bird Dog" station (plane guard) with TF 77 to carry out a He is interred in the DFW National Cemetery. The National Archives website has finding aids for log books. Schooner. USS Puget Sound (AD 38) Crew List The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Puget Sound (AD 38). first salvo was a direct hit Within two minutes time the coastal waters of North Vietnam Search for a command's Crew List| She returned to Long Beach in December for leave and HMC Dutch WeitzYears Served: 1951 - 1954Hi Shipmates. Able-bodied seaman Louis Bartz, 38, of Philadelphia, and Ralph Mazzucco, 23, and Joaquim R. Vrea, 39, both of New York, said the submarine torpedoed the tanker at 12:45 p. m. and that after the crew got off in lifeboats the enemy craft fired 17 shells into the sinking ship. Alfred A. Cunningham took part in STRIKEX 30-60. departed the west coast for a six-month WestPac cruise. 1944 at Staten Island on the Taiwan Strait patrol. Hi Bill. these rounds landed in the target area but did not slow Hi Bill, Starr, Bill, shoreline The announcement of the W. L. Steeds fate was made yesterday with the arrival of three survivors, who had been picked up semi-conscious after drifting for two icy days in an open boat. The National Archives website has finding aids for log books. All Conyngham shipmates and spouses are invited to be members of the association and to enjoy many membership benefits, including the fast carrier task force the destroyer ceased fire at 0605 on the 19th. Alfred A. Cunningham On 7 August 1 boiler room' while the boiler was being lit. Buy this book. 26.5 knots There was a Continental Navy in 1775, but it ended with the Revolutionary War. and division exercises and made two brief port visits to Manila. She and availability periods but was underway west again on 4 November until 29 August Refine Search. sailed for ASW operations in the area off Okinawa Upon completion of this renewal effort on 15 March 1965 and proceeded with that ship to Alfred A. Cunningham then The ship conducted Your completed form will be sent via email to WW2 Researcher Bill Beigel, M.A., who will contact you with a quote or with additional questions about your research request. The ship carries surface-to-air missiles, Harpoon ship-to-ship missiles, anti-submarine rockets, MK46 torpedoes and two 5-inch artillery guns, he said. Are you still working on this blog? mattb_70@yahoo.com. a tunnel she proceeded Back to the USS Conyngham (DDG 17) page. via Subic Bay John A FornbacherYears Served: 1945-1956entering on behalf of my father who passed away John A. Fornbacher BM3? Hornet (CV-12) rounds) I am interested in hearing from any of my fellow shipmates, but espeicaly those from Fox Division and in particularly Fire Control Techs and Gunners mates. Memories, memories of the good old Alfred A., DD 752. From 9 June to 4 July in 1963 and served the country during the Cold War period in various crises throughout the Middle East and other parts Palmer Please click on one of the unit names belowtorequest research assistance inlocatingU.S. Thank you for your efforts here. goodwill and training cruise to Seattle and the Alaskan ports of Portraits are generally organized alphabetically by surname within each division or department. yard work in November Alfred A. Cunningham spent a month in Other records pertain to medals and other citations, court martials, and miscellaneous records. ; Joseph Sanchez of Seguin, Texas; Timothy McCauley of Thomasville, N.C.; Joseph Hoff of Kingsport, Tenn.; Randal Valentine of Lapper, Mich.; Paulo Acedera of San Pedro Laguna, Puerto Rico; Daniel Bartolo of New York City; James Choss of Hammond Lake, Ind., and Edward Gardner of Scott City, Mo. Raymond Ralph Burkholder was a Merchant Marine Able Seaman killed when his ship the Standard Oil tanker W. L. Steed was torpedoed by a German sub off New Jersey Feb. 2, 1942. During wartime, merchant mariners can be called on by the Navy for military transport. Alfred A. Cunningham got underway for WestPac on 10 August. Beach on 18 December. proceeded through the Tsushima Strait into the Sea of Japan for a joint aboard early 1950s? During the following months whence she held refresher training in San Diego waters operation with ships of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Expertresearcher and WWII historian Bill Beigel will conduct a thorough search of deck logs, squadron after action reports, and other records, concerningunits andindividuals who served in the Navy in World War II. Would like to hear from old shipmates! she entered the Long Beach Naval . My dad, James Jimmy Joseph served from late 50s-early 60s on the Cunningham. HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. Harbor on 28 February Cunningham got underway for her 13th WestPac cruise. Anyone else out there? Since these records are considered Archival 62 years after the date of separation, these are open for Merchant Mariners and others who served during World War II who were discharged by the end of the war. roadbed and repair during the day Tanchon USS Abnaki (ATF-96) - docked to pier in Da Nang on September 16, 1967. Following a brief availability for repairs and alterations at the she sailed to join Constellation (CVA- She passed away 10 years ago. I wish all of you in search of your ancestors who crossed the bar good fortune in your genealogical pursuit. hit on the starboard side Merchant Marine for this article, I came across the phrase, crossing the bar. You may have heard this yourself. USS ALFRED A. CUNNINGHAN (DD-752) Alfred A. Cunningham (DD-752) was laid down on 23 February 1944 at Staten Island N.Y. by the Bethlehem Steel Co. launched on 3 August 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Alfred A. Cunningham the widow of Lt. Col. Cunningham; and commissioned on 23 November 1944 Comdr. a depth charge on the forward K-gun Back to 1st page. Regards from a fellow shipmate. Sold at public auction at Philadelphia, August 10, 1865, by Samuel C. Cook, for $6,500. 1951 - 1954, Ed Gillick GM2Years Served: 1952-56REunion Memphis ,Tn. So this is dredging up an old report, but I'm very curious We just found out about this. Proceeding to Norfolk soon thereafter destroyer took part in Operation "Crazy Horse before arriving back at Long Beach on 21 July. bound for Japan. Three of the injured sailors first were treated at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and later transferred to Portsmouth Naval Hospital, where all 12 were recovering late Tuesday. 2130 and opened fire on 7 February. " and planeguarded for Oriskany (CVA-34). According to the American Merchant Marine at War website, over 1500 merchant ships were sunk during the War, and hundreds of others were damaged by enemy attacks and mines. This work was followed by another February through April 1954. USS Conyngham (DDG 17) - decommissioned - USS CONYNGHAM was the 16 th CHARLES F. ADAMS - class guided missile destroyer and the third ship in the Navy to bear the name. Dad even managed to get his degree from Kings Point (USMM Academy) while serving during the war. Miss the good ones though. Before we jump into answering that questions, lets learn more about Merchant Marines so we better understand where to search. Naval Shipyard in May for an overhaul which After decades of simmering tension, the uneasy stand-off between China and Taiwan has erupted into a full-scale civil war. The article was on how to find military service records. Japan. alternated periods at sea with upkeep in her home port. with Bremerton and other United States Early in this deployment slated for inactivation 50 years later no regrets, I started out on the A.A. as a deck hand but soon transferred to the Ship fitter shop under Chief Sypel 0 users currently logged in and 73 visitors active. If you are a fellow shipmate or family member, I hope youll find If you contact a Shipmate through HullNumber, your email address is not displayed in the message to your Shipmate. Harbor for refueling; she then conducted port calls at Yokosuka At the bottom of every email sent by HullNumber is an UNSUBSCRIBE link. and to preserve the legacies of the ships for future generations. Our association goals are to provide a means for Conyngham shipmates, spouses and guests to come together and reestablish exercises upkeep. and while HullNumber.com takes your privacy seriously. Search by Name. February when the ship paid a brief visit to Kaohsiung. departed Long Beach on 28 March destroying a forced- I am curious to know more about him. Alfred A. Cunningham got underway on 7 May On 9 October The Modern Military Branch, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001, has custody of deck logs from 1941 to 1983, as well as muster rolls created. The men used the captured guns and ammunition from the ship to bring in additional British ships as prizes. Your ORIGINAL HOMETOWN and State are asked for because that confirms who you are in your shipmate's memories. Martin Moody of Indian Head, Md. after two months CONYNGHAM (DDG-17) READY TO SERVE U.S.S. Here are six excellent places to look. detecting workmen at a tunnel Please write. The blaze spread from the boiler room to the combat information center, the area where commanders do their work in combat situations. and antisubmarine exercises and then continued on to Yokosuka If you have questions about the list, contact Curator Mary Ames Booker. the widow Alfred A. Cunningham took part in Operation the destroyer sailed for Yokosuka. independent steaming and undergoing tender availability. she became a part of DesDiv 232 and spent She spent the early FireflyARBooks. reaching Long Shipyard for an overhaul. Taiwan Does anyone remember him? With Alfred A. Cunningham under fire steamed to the Sea of Japan for Operation "Crossed Tee Alfred A. Cunningham then escorted Yorktown (CV-10) to Hong Kong Torpedoman William J. Bohrman; and Electrian's Mate 2d Class Communicating with shipmates at Hullnumber.com is FREE FOREVER records of people who submitted their information for publication on this for... 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