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Brian Q. Davis
<briandavis12@hotmail.com>
Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 12:45:36 (PDT)
I am the grandson of Devoyal T. Davis & Mary Davis. Devoyal served in the 5th Division on a 5'gum on the USS Guam during its WWII service. The Davis' currently live in Coushatta, LA and can be seen at most USS Guam Reunions. I grew up looking at my grandfather's USS Guam cruise book and have always had a high interest in the history of the Guam and WWII. I have just registered my grandfather and his brother, John Quitman Davis,(who was killed on the USS Arizona) into the new WWII Monument in Washington, D.C. I encourage everyone who visits this site to get and account with the website and register yourselves or your family members who served during the war.

WWII Memorial - Washington, D.C.
The website is: www.wwiimemorial.com
or call: 1-800-639-4WW2


Dr. B. L. Reid
<byronlreid@leomamusic.com>
Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 15:12:47 (PDT)
Great hsitorical and interesting website. With the conection to the veterans, it adds the personnal touch. As one who had a uncle who paid the ultimate price with his life in WW2, I always have had an interest in history. I only wish this ship or the USS ALASKA was berthed next to the USS ALABAMA in Mobile bay, so I could take my children to visit her. May we never forget what our veterans have done for us, and our military is doing for us. God Bless you all, everyone.

William H. Huddleston
<olfiztop@aol.com>
Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 23:32:43 (PDT)
I am living in Fairfield, OH near Cincinnati, OH

Frank J. Milano
<stormsend2@aol.com>
Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 06:34:49 (PDT)
Commissioning Day today
Happy Anniversary to the USS GUAM CB2,commissioned 60 years ago today,September 17 1944. The most beautiful ship in the Navy.Took us to the war in the Pacific and brought us back safe and sound.
God Bless her officers and crew.
Plank owner Frank J. Milano 6th div.,one of the Wellsback Barracks guys.

John Civalier
<jcivalier@comcast.net>
Friday, September 17, 2004 at 15:00:46 (PDT)
By some strange and happy coincidence I find myself visiting this website on the 60th anniversary of her commisioning! My father was Gordon Civalier, Jr. of Division E an EM1/C. He was always very proud of his service on the USS Guam. He passed away in January of 1986 and my mother still has his cruise book. I remember looking through it on many occasions and him telling some stories of his time aboard her. I have always found it ironic that he grew up in Arizona with no ocean in view and ended up enlisting in the Navy! Another strange twist of that service was his meeting my mother when the ship was being built in Camden(she lived nearby in Brooklawn NJ). (She attended one of the reunions in San Diego.) He ended up staying here and we lived nearby in Deptford. I bought the house they built in Deptford and still own it to this day. I just want to say how proud I will always be very proud of the job these men did and the service that our military men & women continue to do while in harms way! My stepdaughter recently returned from duty with the Air Force in Qutar on the Persian Gulf. My stepson is ready to continue the tradition of my father's Naval service (as well as his grandfather who was a Naval gunner in WWII) by applying for an NROTC scholarship. Currently both him and his younger sister are members of the newly formed NJROTC unit at Deptford Twp High School. He is the XO for the whole cadet corp. We are very proud of all of them!

Frank J. Milano 6th div.
<stormsend2@aol.com>
Friday, September 17, 2004 at 03:32:02 (PDT)
Commissioning Day today.
Happy Anniversary to the USS GUAM CB2,commissioned 60 years ago today,September 17,1944.
The most beautiful ship in the Navy.Took us to the war in the Pacific and brought us back safe and sound.
God Bless her officers and crew
Plank owner,Frank J.Milano 6th div.,
one of the Wellsback Barracks' guys.

Frederick R. Miller, PH1, USN REtired (55-73)
<joker528@nycap.rr.com>
Wednesday, July 07, 2004 at 04:48:14 (PDT)
The following obituary was published in the Albany (NY) Times Union on 7/7/2004.

Wallace R. Romano

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Wallace R. Romano, 78, of Crosley Drive West, formerly of Center Brunswick, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2004. Born in Watervliet, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy Romano and husband of Kathleen Kelly Romano. At two years of age, the family moved to Ossining, N.Y. where Wallace attended St. Augustines School and was a graduate of Ossining High. Wallace enlisted in the Navy in 1942. He became a gunman aboard the aircraft carrier USS Independence and was shipped out to the Pacific. Wallace was in light major battles and, while on the Independence, it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. Wallace received the Purple Heart, Asiatic Pacific Campaigns Medal, Victory Medal American Campaign, Good Conduct World War II Victory Navy Presidential Unit Citation and Navy Unit Commendation. Wallace was also assigned to the USS Guam which saw action throughout the Pacific. He was also assigned to the 7th Fleet and saw action in the China Sea and Korea. Wallace had retired a number of years ago from the Brittonkill School District where he had been the supervisor of transportation for a number of years and then had been a courier with Rifenburgh Construction. He and his wife had moved to Fla. in 2002. Survivors in addition to his wife include his stepchildren, John May of East Nassau and Kimberly May Schiavone of Albany; a brother, Patrick Romano of St. Louis, Mo. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 9 a.m. at St. Henry's Church, Averill Park where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. At Wallace's request, there will be no calling hours. Interment, Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery. Donations in memory of Wallace R. Romano may be made to Sgt. Walter Adams American Legion Post, Averill Park, NY 12018.






P. Durham
<smart_single_male_40@yahoo.com>
Monday, June 28, 2004 at 15:14:37 (PDT)
My dad served on the Guam in the Pacific.
He passed away in Janualry of this year.
He was 'Durham, Arthur R. RM2/C.
I am looking for anything about him while he served. Is there a place where I can get pictures or maybe even video?
Or, maybe some pics from a reunion I head he attended in the late 80's
Thanks.

Scott Betts
<Doodlingbanjos@aol.com>
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 18:38:47 (PDT)
My Grandfather served on the Guam, in the magazine hold, did anyone know Peter Betts? Does anyone know if theres photos of the crew anywhere?

Michael Crane
<mtscrane@cs.com>
Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 20:39:05 (PST)
Hello everyone. I am the son of Harold J. Crane, who served aboard the U.S.S. Guam during later WW II. He is listed as serving in 1944, and I believe was an electrician aboard ship. My father is now deceased and I would love to know if there might be a book that I might purchase that would have pictures and stories of the ship and crew during those times. He never talked much about his war time experiences. If there is such a book, it would mean an awful lot to me to have a copy. For all who have served, I thank you, and I would appreciate any info on my father or a book.

paul saner
<sanerkarin@hotmail.com>
Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 22:02:19 (PST)
my grandfather served on the guam from its commisson and i have his daily journal until she hit west coast USA

John M Wadsworth
<vonwads@earthlink.net>
Monday, February 23, 2004 at 06:01:13 (PST)
My grand daughter found this site while doing some research for a school project.
I was a BM2c in the 5th Div. and was a plank owner. My 1st ship was the USS Fulton AS11(Sub tender)
I am retired from both American Airlines and U S Army/National Guard (mostly Natl guard) as a Major.Total 9yrs active duty Navy/Army/ Natl Guard Got called in during the Korean thing. Was lucky and sent to Germany. Tha natives were much friendlier there.
Now live in Spring Hill, Tennessee just So. of Nashville.
Would love to hear from any of my old shipmates.

Herber,Andrew A.
<stoneagebusdriver@hotmail.com>
Saturday, February 21, 2004 at 06:17:12 (PST)
I am the daughter of A. Herber, and amlooking on behalf of him for Wm."Bill" Turner from Montana orginally. Please post any info regarding him. Thanks.

Oliver Thomas (Tommy) Mangum
<bfm32b@aol.com>
Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 16:18:23 (PST)
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who served aboard the USS Guam CB-2, during the period of 1946. I was assigned to the third division.

GUYMAN
<GUYMAN@MUGU.COM>
Sunday, November 30, 2003 at 09:19:32 (PST)
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Vernon Blevins
<vernonjg@aol.com>
Friday, November 28, 2003 at 12:47:04 (PST)
I have found your site in search of a lead for X-mas gifts. I am the nephew of Charels Paton Blevins.He was a career seaman.From what I have gathered,he was on the Guam from shortly after it launch to it's decomission.After he retired he went to work for the Orange County School System in California.He lived in Anihime untill about a year ago.He is now living in Flint,Mi. with my mother,his sister-in-law, after having a mild stroke.His mobility is a little hendered and use of one of his arms is limited but he is still in pretty good shape.I'll find out more info and write agian Thanks,Vernon

Eddie Phillips
<phillitl@earthlink.net>
Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 10:05:03 (PST)
I have my Father in-laws cruise book from 1944-45.He passed away about 6 months before my wife and i were married in 1977.I did not get to talk to him and his family knows very little about his time on board or what divission he was in.His name was Marvin Crowe jr.Does any one know of him or old shipmates?Thanks Eddie Phillips

John Byrne
<jfbyrne@hotmail.com>
Saturday, November 01, 2003 at 16:19:56 (PST)
Also, I am lucky to have been able to purchase the WWII Cruise Log Book. It features photos of all the crew sections. Got it at through Naval Archives, Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.

Rosemary Anderson
<randerson3993@bellsouth.net>
Friday, September 19, 2003 at 12:39:02 (PDT)
The USS Guam members met in Atlanta on September 5-8 to celebrate another reunion - our 15th. It was a small group - but just the same - we all had a great time. It's always good to see everyone again. Next year's reunion will be held in Norfolk, VA. 2005 is scheduled tentatively for Boston. Stay healthy...we'll see you all next year!

John Byrne
<jfbyrne@hotmail.com>
Sunday, June 08, 2003 at 15:51:29 (PDT)
My Dad, Thomas Byrne, served aboard the USS Guam 1944-46. QuarterMaster Division. Discharged, Lido Beach, NY 1946.

Kim Borchardt/Gunter
<broomqueen@hotmail.com>
Sunday, May 18, 2003 at 09:24:21 (PDT)
My dad Elmer "Steve" Borchardt served on the USS Guam during WWII
If anyone know's my dad can you please e-mail me, he is still alive
and is so very proud to have served on this ship and with his ship
mates that I know he would love to hear from you and I sure would
love to hear some stories. Thank you.

David Brown
<theposterman@aol.com>
Tuesday, May 06, 2003 at 12:53:31 (PDT)
My father William R. Brown served aboard the U.S.S. Guam in the 2nd division Gunnery Dept. If there is anyone out there who remembers him, I sure would like to hear from them. my father is still alive and would love to hear from anyone he served with. thank you

Rick Crabtree
<rickcrabtree966@msn.com>
Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 05:00:16 (PDT)
Im am the youngest son of John Henry Crabtree who served on the USS Guam (CB-2). Your site is one of the invaulable sites that preserves and honors the men who sacrificed so much to preserve freedom in the world. Dad passed away in 1988 and we are thankful for a site that pays tribute to his service in the United States Navy.Im am trying to locate info on Dads exact term of service aboard the USS Guam. Any help is appreciated.

edward coll
<eronin1@aol.com>
Sunday, April 13, 2003 at 17:43:19 (PDT)
my dad served on the guam he has alot of good memories harry e gohn how do i get him in contact with you he's now 80 and dosn't use a computer thank you,harry's son ed

Michael O Blair
<burman@velocity.net>
Monday, March 24, 2003 at 11:05:32 (PST)
I,m still alive and looking for my buddy, Donald Mcleroy. He was in the 7th division,gunnersmate. If he is out there if he could email me or anyone who has information about him. Thanks Mike

marie
<J.D.old_no.5@juno.com>
Monday, March 10, 2003 at 11:13:41 (PST)
My bofriends mom and dad grew up in Guam and I wanted to check out a few sites and I found this one verry interesting.

Joshua P. Solomons
<jpsol@arches.uga.edu>
Saturday, February 08, 2003 at 13:20:51 (PST)
My grandfather, Charles E. Solomons served on the Guam from '44-'45. He was a musician second class and was in damage control. He passed away in 1998.

Gene Sullivan
<Sullgandm@aol.com>
Sunday, February 02, 2003 at 13:47:24 (PST)
My father, Timothy J. Sullivan RDM2C (1915 - 2000)served on the Guam in I Division. As a youngster, he told me of his many experiences (Sampson, Newport, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Philly, the shakedown cruise, the canal, Hawaii, CDC, Okinawa and Korea). I had a chance to visit the Guam in NJ in 1947 with him - she was beautiful. Thank you for this site.

Robert Pollard
<Bo-Po@msn.com>
Sunday, February 02, 2003 at 07:22:01 (PST)
My father was on board the USS Guam 1944/45 until the end of the War. He always was proud of his time on it and the people he served with. He was Russell J. Pollard from Brewer,Maine.Was in the R-1 Division.Hello to all of you from Me for him. 1911-1981.

Lt Col Robert Kelsey, USAFR
<BuckKelsey@aol.com>
Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 18:12:26 (PST)
I was asked to check into a history of the Guam by a friend who served on her, James A. Kennedy. Am very happy to find this excellent web site. Ironically, I am here in Newport, RI at the NTC for a training course...the same place where her plankowners were trained and assembled so many years ago. Thanks for the info.

Lt Col Robert Kelsey, USAFR
<BuckKelsey@aol.com>
Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 18:10:40 (PST)
I was asked to check into a history of the Guam by a friend who served on her, James A. Kennedy. Am very happy to find this excellent web site. Ironically, I am here in Newport, RI at the NTC for a training course...the same place where her plankowners were trained and assembled so many years ago. Thanks for the info.

John Arrigo S1/2
<joncon68@cyburban.com>
Saturday, January 11, 2003 at 09:58:53 (PST)
I was with the Guam, the first crew, from 1944 to 1946. A friend of mine showed me how to connect to this website. I was so supprised and happy to be able to get all this information on the internet. The only thig I am disappointed with is, I sent the infomation needed to join the association and sent the dues ask. So far I have heard nothing.

Edward Ciesielski Jr.
<eciesielski@mdsp.org>
Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 06:54:54 (PST)
My dad, Sr., served on the Guam 1944-45, CS Division, Signalman 1st class. I attended the reunion in Buffalo in 2000, great time! Looking for someone who may remember dad. Died in 1978.

Lee Blair
<Lee654@velocity.net>
Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 10:11:28 (PST)
First of all thank you to all who served to make our country free and safe. My father-in-law is Michael Oscar Blair, and he asked me to see if I could find out what happened to the ship. He will be pleased to know that there is a website for this. Lee

DAVE ARNOLD
<david.b.arnold@lmco.com>
Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 06:35:22 (PST)
GREAT SITE ! MY DAD WAS WELDON DOUGLAS ARNOLD (DOUG) HE PASSED AWAY MARCH 1984.BUT I'M SURE HE WOULD HAVE LOVED THIS SITE.HE ALWAYS SPOKE OF THE GREAT FRIENDS HE HAD MADE AND ALL THE WORLD HE GOT TO SEE.HE WAS FROM EAST TEXAS.THANK YOU ,DAVE ARNOLD

Eugene P. Zicuis
<ezicuis@aol.com>
Thursday, November 14, 2002 at 17:42:54 (PST)
I am writing on behalf of my father, Michael K. Zicuis and his brother John Zicuis. Both brothers served together on CB-2 as gunner mates.It's real sad that neither one is alive to see this beautiful website.

jackie kannaley kohn
<mike kohn@webtv.net>
Friday, October 04, 2002 at 20:42:19 (PDT)
my dad, jack kannaley, from albany, ny, served in communications aboard the guam 1944/45...if anyone remembers him, it would be great to hear from you...he passed away in 1990.

arlene grymski
<AGrymski@msn.com>
Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 12:55:50 (PDT)
In answer to gene katz's inquiry, regarding the fire on the hanger deck from av gas, my father wrote in his diary on May 6, 1945:
"Had a fire in the port hanger today, but no damage
was done, as it was put out quickly. Some refuse
near the plane started to burn".
This was the only reference to a fire in the port hanger on the USS Guam, that was mentioned in the diary.

gene katz
<gene.s.katz@lmco.com>
Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 13:52:33 (PDT)
I met an aviator who was a pilot aboard
the Guam: J. D. (Shady) Ford. He retired from the Navy.
He said the Guam was the best shootin' ship in the whole damn Fleet.
He told me of a bad fire on the hanger deck from the av gas, where
they thought they might have lost the ship. Anybody out there
recall or could add to this?

gene katz
<gene.s.katz@lmco.com>
Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 13:42:34 (PDT)
My uncle, Sheldon W. Witcoff, was a plankowner
and became an RT2/c (WW2 Navy RT was a Radarman). He was responsible
for 40 mm gun radar, and told me the story of Guam's first
night kill of a kamikaze. He was selected for the Navy's V-7
or V12 (?) officer program and was highlined off Guam after she escorted the
Franklin out of the forward area, and transported back to San Francisco.
War ended as he was attending Princeton Univ. OCS program for Elex officers. He is now a
patent attorney in Chicago and thanks God for the opportunity given him by the
USN and the GI Bill. I am building the Samek 1/700 USS Guam model for him.

Arlene P. Grymski
<AGrymski@msn.com>
Sunday, June 16, 2002 at 14:02:34 (PDT)
My father, Edward S. Grymski, was in R1 Div. and Mus2/c,
who played the sax and clarinet in the Navy band aboard the
USS Guam. While serving aboard the Guam, from Jan. thru
Oct., 1945, my father kept a hard green cover diary, and
wrote in the diary every day. He also kept a copy of "The
Mighty G" newsletter, dated July, 1945, and a copy of
"A Service of Worship" celebrating conclusion of World
War II on board the USS Guam, dated August 15, 1945. I have
typed up this diary, and will present it at the reunion in
Sept., 2002 in Colorado Springs. I hope to meet you all
in person.



wrote in ther diary every day. He describes the battles at
Sea, the activities on board the Guam, the Islands and the
natives, the typhoons, and the burial at Sea.

Steven P. Manuel
<spmanuel@yahoo.com>
Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 11:40:32 (PDT)
Willard Molitor, (2nd Div.), served during WW2, as a gunners mate. He spoke highly of the people aboard the ship and often stated, "It hurt whern I had to leave. However Willard died in April of 1988, of a heart attack. Willard was my father-in-law. Thank you for this sight. Steven P. Manuel. Millbrook, Al.

Robert Taylor
<nw1218a@aol.com>
Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 19:39:12 (PDT)
My dad, Robert Lewis Taylor from Virginia(deceased) served on the Guam 1944-1946 and was in fifth division. His time aboard the Quam was some of his fondest memories. If anyone knew him I would like to hear from you.

Robert pollard
<Bo-Po@msn.com>
Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 13:23:25 (PST)
Does anybody out there remember Russell J.Pollard. He was in damage control and was member of crew until late 1945?

Richard A.Cline
<biggleo@webtv.net>
Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 09:34:46 (PST)
I joined the uss guam in the pacific,and was assigned to the fifth division,in the magazine hold, i was on board,when we were sent back to bayone,after the war ended , my son jeff was the one who informed me about the website and just knew of the reunions.

richard a. cline
<biggleo@webtv.net >
Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 08:34:17 (PST)
did not know about this web or reunions,until my one son jeff called me about it,i served in the fifth division,down in the magazine hold,and was on the uss guam joining in the pacific and on board until we were sent to bayone,n.j.

Harvey Allen Hudson ( Al )
<hudsonab@wt.net>
Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 12:58:30 (PST)
My dad, Cdr. George Keith Hudson, served on Guam from pre commissioning to decommissioning. Was navigator during the war and ended up as CO at decommissioning. I remember my dad turning me over to a Quartermaster for a tour of the ship, to the gunnersmates to crawl through the whole gunnery system, it seems like from the batteries to the keel and to the Chief Master at Arms to keep me out of trouble. As a third grader, my tour on the Guam was something I remember to this day even though she was moored at Bayonne NJ at the time. I also remember being at the decom ceremony. Even for me, it was sad. I want to tell you crewmembers that my dad was very proud of the ship and of the crew up until the day he died. I still have the cruise book here at home and the Guam, in my humble opinion, is still the greatest ship to ply the oceans, bar none.

Lee Lanphier/ CS Div.
<leelanphier@sbcglobal.net>
Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 07:38:21 (PST)
Reference the Great China Wall. I was fortunate to view the Wall from the Signal Bridge through the long glasses that were available for our use.

Lee Lanphier
<leelanphier@sbcglobal.net>
Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 20:18:23 (PST)
I am proud to be a Plank Owner of the Guam.Spent many hours on the Signal Bridge, just below and alittle forward of the Bridge where the Captain spent a lot of time. A lot went on on those two Bridges. Left Guam Feb. 1946.Some scarry times, but I truly enjoyed being in the Navy and on the Guam I have a photo posted on this website in Images.

Mike Ball
<mjb594@aol.com>
Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 11:22:13 (PST)
I did not serve on the CB-2, but on the LPH-9. But I love everything about the history of the Guam seeing all the photos of them. Keep talking guys cause its history for us.

Jake Nosel
<augie085@yahoo.com>
Monday, January 07, 2002 at 11:50:27 (PST)
i am very honored to say that my grandfather Stephen Radzinski worked on the USS Guam.

Dana Copenhaver
<danamac621@hotmail.com>
Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 18:59:51 (PST)
Hello,
I am trying to find any information on my great-grandfather Woodrow Lester, CGM. I am trying to suprise him with a collection of research on his Naval years. He was in the 5th division. Also any information on Donald Chard would be appreaciated. Thank-you

Kathy Wagstaff Myers
<fencerkathy1@home.com>
Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 16:14:37 (PST)
I'm so happy to have found this web site! My Dad, James William Wagstaff (Jim) served on the Guam during World War II. He would never talk much about his war stories, so I'm trying to learn here, as well as to teach my children. If anyone out there remembers him, I'd sure appreciate a response. Thanks!

Ron Bonisolli
<atlantic262@MSN.com>
Sunday, December 16, 2001 at 07:17:21 (PST)
My father died when I was young. His name was Louis Bonisolli. I am hoping a former crew member may be have known him and could help me learn of his service during WWII. may I found a copy of the USS Guam commissioning program of 9/17/44. From this I found this website and his name on the crew list. Any help would be very much appreciated!

Susan LeBlanc
<sal@mobiletel.com>
Monday, December 10, 2001 at 19:51:48 (PST)
I am the sister of a previous guest, Wayne Oncale. Our father,
Claiborne Oncale, served on the USS Guam in the 3rd Division.
I teach World History and am more than honored to talk about the
USS Guam and the part my father played in the war. My brother also
obtained a copy of a journal kept by someone serving on the ship, and
I always read bits and parts of it to my class (along with
showing them my dad's yearbook). They are so
fascinated to see that I have a part of history right at my
fingertips. And I am more than proud to say that my father
was a part of it. I am glad to see this site and I am sure
to show it to my classes in the future. I know if my dad was
still with us, he would be very proud of this site.

Robert Flint
<mrflint998@webtv.net>
Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 13:30:45 (PST)
I was a plank owner from 1944 to 1946 3rd division

Natalie Basinger
<basinger4osu@wcoil.com>
Wednesday, December 05, 2001 at 18:18:16 (PST)
My grandfather, John E. Sites served on the USS Guam. He passed away this November. He oil painted a portrait of Shirly Temple that hung on the ship. Does anyone know who obtained it. I just learned that the ship was sold for materials. Thank you. And what a great web site.

Linda Deese Helms
<lindafayehelms@yahoo.com>
Monday, November 26, 2001 at 08:33:43 (PST)
my father served on the Guam,be glad to hear from any of you:ZEB DEESE
5954 CAMP CREEK ROAD
LANCASTER,SC 29720.THANK YOU

Rebecca Markham & Troy Zinda
<rem14@magicnet.net>
Orlando, FL USASunday, November 25, 2001 at 18:37:36 (PST)
This site means more to me now that I have attended the Asheville reunion and enjoyed meeting all of the wonderful people.

Andy Roberts
<dt-tupelo@dixie-net.com>
Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 14:13:33 (PST)
My dad would love to hear from any of you guys that was in "L" Division. His name is Edgar W. Roberts. 2281 Oakridge Drive, Greenville, Mississippi 38701. Telephone number is 662-335-3186. Thank you all for serving our country and may God Bless each of you!

kenneth george (kananie)
<kenneth-george@webtv.net>
Friday, October 19, 2001 at 07:22:31 (PDT)
served as radioman -cr div- .great memories -great ship-great crew. joined the guam in pearl harbor before she headed into the vast pacific. sure is a wonderful to find the GUAM site on the net

Stacy John Geraci
<www.K.C. Oyster@aol.com>
Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 18:50:48 (PDT)
I am the son of the late Anthony John Geraci,and wish to thank the nice people who've created this web site.My dad would have enjoyed this very much.Again,Thank You.

Mark Durham
<rmcbull@netscape.net>
Friday, October 12, 2001 at 14:41:09 (PDT)
My father Arthur Durham served on the USS GUAM during WWII in
communications,He speaks highly of his time on this ship.I am
glad to have found this site so that I may be able to learn
about his past in the service.

Sal Almanza Jr
<sslra5@swbell.net>
Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 15:07:40 (PDT)
My Dad, Salvador M. Almanza, served aboard this ship and
proudly spoke of his ship and shipmates during his day and
time.

Andy Roberts
<delta@futuresouth.com>
Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 05:22:22 (PDT)
My dad, Edgard W. Roberts served in "L" Div. on the USS Guam and I know he would love this site. He doesn't have a computer but I will be sure to tell him. Thanks Rosemary Anderson for all your help, the cap and the updates.If anyone comes across a cruise book for sale, please let me know. I'd like to surprise my dad. Great site!

Walter F. Currier
Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 14:00:58 (PDT)
Retired Chief HTC. Gone to all the reunions so far and met some new people. Aboard before Commissioning til end of war.

Vincent Miccio
<sandram@npacc.net>
Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 04:52:34 (PDT)


To all my shipmates and people of the world, I'm sure if we where young enough to defend our country we would be the first ones to do so after this act of cowardness. My heart goes out to all of America and the ones who lost there loved ones on Tuesday.I am also sure we will do what is required to destroy this type of thing and the people who do them. It made me feel proud after hearing my so who is 22 and his friends say they are ready to do what ever it takes to end terrorisam and what it stands for. Keep up your spirts and say we will prevail




Rosemary Anderson
<roanderson@msn.com>
Tuesday September 11, 2001 00:38:36 GMT
I just wanted to say a special "thanks" to all of the USS GUAM CB2 family who have been so kind to send me notes, emails, cards and gifts expressing your thanks for the Buffalo reunion. Your kind words and gestures certainly have made the past years' work so very worthwhile. And don't forget...your "Chief Yeoman" is once again on the job working hard to find additional crewmembers of the Guam. I will keep you all posted via the newsletter of my findings. My personal best to all of you!

dean merton stetler
<deanprimrose@webtv.net>
Thursday September 06, 2001 23:18:50 GMT
I severd aboard USS Guam CB2 from before commisioning (at the age of 16)until discharge may 19 1946.began in the L div,transfered to 1st div and ended up in E div.A great experience with no regrets.

Mike Harvey
<aaa100mph@aol.com>
Wednesday September 05, 2001 19:07:02 GMT
searching for anyone or any info on the USS Tang SS306 Submarine sailing from Mare Island Naval Yard in Oct 43 and terminating on it's fifth patrol in Oct 44. If you served at that time on the USS Tang or the USS Guam and had contact with her, please respond to a grandson of a lost sailor, CTM William F. Ballinger (still on patrol).

hudson a chastain
<chastaip @bell south.net>
Saturday August 25, 2001 20:32:17 GMT
allen chastain son of hudson chastain researching for dad.

Douglas D. Houston
<Doug_Houston@amsec.nns.com>
Tuesday August 21, 2001 16:04:18 GMT
Former destroyer sailor sends greetings

C.H. (Skip) Champion
<chchampion@aol.com>
Friday August 17, 2001 22:44:09 GMT
Enjoyed the site. Great photos. I am the son of the late C.H. Champion (LTCDR RET) who served on the USS Guam WWII.

Clint Proctor
<cproctor@iglide.net>
Tuesday August 14, 2001 14:54:49 GMT
Great site. I've enjoyed the history lesson. My uncle, Oliver E. (Eugene) Batchelor was a cook on the Guam during WWII. Anyone remember him?

lorene mcpheter
<lorene@midusa.net>
Friday August 10, 2001 19:03:14 GMT
great job in setting up this web site

Christopher Erskine
<cherskine@mediaone.net>
Thursday August 02, 2001 15:48:20 GMT
My uncle,John Hodgson, was a Firecontrolman aboard Guam in WW2.

charles j alvarez
<alvarezlalvarezc @aol.com>
Saturday July 28, 2001 17:02:55 GMT
Iwas a fireman 1st class.served from comissioning till discharged april 1946.Would like to hear from anyone who re members me.Proud to have served on the USS GUAM CB2.

Frank J. Milano
<stormsend2@aol.com>
Thursday July 26, 2001 18:43:12 GMT
I am a plankowner from the 6th div.Glad to be here!

Maggie Ricci Cafiso
<rcafiso@yahoo.com>
Thursday July 26, 2001 00:26:33 GMT
I'd like to hear from as many of you as possible. I am trying to write a book about the Guam. The Guam will be a type of "everyman's" Navy. Look for a questionnaire in the next newsletter. I would really appreciate as many stories and rememberances as possible. Thanks

Charles Herring
<chherringjr@aol.com>
Thursday July 19, 2001 22:40:40 GMT
Anybody from CIC out there? I was anti-aircraft liaison officer, in CIC at GQ. Like to hear from carmean, burtch, tinsley (Lt. last I knew) anybody. I did the daily newscasts over the PA system.

Kenneth D. Carlson
<kingdogcharlie@cs.com>
Thursday July 19, 2001 04:03:46 GMT
I was a Yeoman 3rd class on the USS Selfridge and type part Of Commander Lovette's book School of the Sea, a story about Annalpolis. I was on the same plane as Captain Lovette on our trip from Guam to Hawaii in late l945. He had justbeen releived as skipper of the GUAM. After a typhoon.

william p mcgrattan
<wilymac@gateway.net>
Saturday July 14, 2001 00:24:59 GMT
I served as an electrican's mate (3c) from commisioning "til Iwas transferred early in '46.Went to Little Creek, then to an escort carrier cruising off the Va. capes so that the marines at Cherry Point could do carrier qualification landings. If any of the old distribution gang from the "E" division are still around (we're all getting so old), I would like to hear from them. Hi, Al Tilbe.

Gerard Serraon
<guam63@hotmail.com>
Friday July 13, 2001 02:21:23 GMT
Hi, I would like to know if I can get five of those USS Guam hats 1-for my little sister 1-for my mom 1-for my dad 2-for me. I would love to join the navy and be stationed on the USS Guam but my illness has prevented my from joining. I only have one year to live so could anyone get it or is it hopeless for me. Please email me back to let me know.

BEN FLEISHER
<BEN_4@WEBTV.NET>
Monday July 09, 2001 11:43:29 GMT
CREW MEMBER 1944 TO 1946 RM3/C

Robert Becker
<rbecker40@home.com>
Sunday July 01, 2001 22:55:50 GMT
My father worked at New York Ship yard and he took me to the lauching of the Quam if I remember correctly she was launched bow first and went across the river I still have the Guam Lauch button

Charles Herring
<chherringjr@aol.com>
Saturday June 02, 2001 18:48:46 GMT
I'd like to hear from anybody who was in CIC. Also looking for my roommate, Ens. Bill Tinsley of Div. 5.

Gerald D. Wickham FC 2/c-Gun Pointer 1st Class
<wickham@cnsinternet.com>
Tuesday May 29, 2001 17:01:08 GMT
Main Battery, standby director 2
Lt. J.B. Kubish, Officer in charge
Gerald D. Wickham, FC 2/c, Gun pointer, P.O. in charge
Mead W. Batchelor, FC 3/c, Rangfinder operator
Vincent J. Miccio, S 1/c, Trainer operator
John R. Riley, S 1/c, Cross-leveler operator
Director 2 directed the fire for the Naval gunnery record set by the Guam while on shake-down

Wayne Oncale
<wayjan15@aol.com>
Monday May 28, 2001 23:16:34 GMT
My father, S1C Claiborne P. Oncale, honorably served aboard the USS Guam from 1944-1946.I remember my father sharing his war stories while in the Pacific. The family has treasured the yearbook given to him through the years. I am a navy veteran myself and if it wasn't for my dad's inspirational stories,I may never have gone in the navy. Thanks for the site. My dad died in 1984 and I know he would be thrilled that I am honoring his sacrifices on this Memorial Day!! Thanks for keeping their memories alive.

Carol (Noonan) Higgins
<aphiggins@aol.com>
Monday May 28, 2001 17:16:35 GMT
I'm trying to find someone who remembers my father, James L Noonan, and who can tell me what ship he served on before the Guam, I beleive it was the Phoenix, but cannot find his name on the crew list, with Pearl Harbor in the news so much these days the grandkids are eager for some of the old stories we grew up with, wish I had payed more attention!

Linda Ricci Shellnutt
<linda.shellnutt@cox.com>
Tuesday May 15, 2001 18:15:07 GMT
My father, Nicholas Ricci, served on the Guam in 1944. I'm interested in attending the 2003 reunion in Mog Mog. Would I be eligible as a survivor?

Russell V. Armes
<CLHagan2@aol.com>
Sunday May 13, 2001 01:07:34 GMT
Great finding this web site.....great hearing from you guys...anyone remember me?

Jim Millard E Div
<jmillard@iopener.net>
Friday May 11, 2001 21:12:44 GMT
Jess Ryan, Pete Warda, John Sloan where are all you guys? If you caught the first liberty boat wait ashore for me as I am coming.

Joe Lodestro
<roanderson@msn.com>
Tuesday May 08, 2001 22:50:10 GMT
It's great to see that so many members of the Guam family have signed the guest book.

Jules W. Riley, Jr.
<julesriley@aol.com>
Tuesday May 08, 2001 18:14:40 GMT
My dad served on the Guam during 1944-1945 after transferring from the USS Texas, BB-35. I still hae the hard cover yearbook that was given to him. It has many pictures and a documentation of operations from that time period. I have sent his name and address to you. I grew up hearing stories of the Guam and the engagements that she participated in during WWII.

John E Dodge
<jeddodge@odyssey.net>
Tuesday May 08, 2001 17:35:33 GMT
SERVED aboard the U.S.S.Wadsworth DD516. We made antishipping sweeps with the Alaska and Guam.Just after the Okinawa campaign.They were beautiful ships. Nice website J.Dodge Ex mm1c.

DONALD L. BEAULE
<GNFSHNG437@AOL.COM>
Monday May 07, 2001 23:25:04 GMT
I AM THE SON OF LIONEL BEAULE CREW MEMBER OF USS GUAM I AM ENJOYING THIS SITE AND WILL VISIT AGAIN. SURE DAD WILL LIKE IT TOO.

James A. Bossart
<JABossart@AOL.com>
Sunday May 06, 2001 18:25:41 GMT
I served on the Guam from its commissioning in Sept 1944 til it was mothballed in 1946. I was a PhM3/c in the medical dept. If any one of the medical staff remembers me, I would greatly appreciate an E-mail.

Kevin Felle
<circlef@flash.net>
Sunday April 22, 2001 23:50:38 GMT
My father Eugene H. Felle served aboard CB-2 from commishing through the end of the war. He was a Chief Petty Officer with S-1 Division. He was also a Pearl Harbor survivor, serving on the USS Dobbin (AD-3) before the Gaum.

Burl R. Davis S-1 division
<PaulPED1128@AOL.com>
Wednesday April 18, 2001 20:10:52 GMT
I was a baker in the bake shop. Served on the Guam 9-44 to 10-45. Enlisted in Memphis,Tenn. 7-42. It was great to find this site.

Harry F. Schaufele III
<schaufhf@cs.com>
Tuesday April 17, 2001 00:22:42 GMT
Great job guys. I'll check it often.

Al Tilbe - E Division
<Atilbe@aol.com>
Tuesday April 10, 2001 17:27:38 GMT
It took me a long time to find this site, but I am happy to be here!

Vincent Miccio
<sandram@ptd.net>
Friday February 23, 2001 23:54:07 GMT
Was in the "F" div from sept 1944 to Feb 1946 discharge at lido beach NY

RICHARD G. NORTON
<NOBBY1@PACBELL.NET>
Friday February 16, 2001 22:28:49 GMT
M-DIVISION. FORWARD ENGINE ROOM GANG. I SERVED ON BOARD, TILL THE END OF THE WAR.

Sarah True-Hinson
<Truehinson@cs.com>
Sunday February 11, 2001 01:45:34 GMT
My grandfather O'neal True served on the Guam in 44 and 45. Thank you for providing me with more insight into what kind of heroics that crew performed. I can't wait to point out this sight to him.

Jack Crabtree
<jacklc@qwest.net>
Wednesday February 07, 2001 04:22:28 GMT
My father John Henry Crabtree served aboard CB-2 from commishing through the end of the war. I have printed out pictures and the history of CB-2 in his memory. We cannot forget the sacrifices of our fathers to preseve freedon.

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