USS Washington BB56 Guest Logbook

Visitors Log Book
2011 - 2012

6/17/2012 7:07 PM
Name: Jodie Hamrick
E-Mail: jehamrick(at)att.net
Comments: I miss my father deeply, JODIE HAMRICK, JR., CQM...I will always love you Dad!
Family Member?: Yes - Associate Member
Sunday May 20, 2012
Name: Karen Fugitt Carlton
E-Mail:  
Location: Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Shipmate?:

 

Family Member?: Yes Non-Associate
Comments My father served on the Washington during WW2. Was wondering if any of his shipmates could share some stories of my father ? His name is Jerome ( Jerry ) Fugitt gunnersmate first place.
Monday 03/26/2012
Name: HOBART TAYLOR
E-Mail: joanandhobie@cox.net
Homepage Title: Old An Full Of Years
Homepage URL: http://usswashington.com/hobie_taylor/stories_taylor_full.htm
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Retired
Comments: My name is HOBART TAYLOR and I wrote OLD AND FULL OF YEARS for this WEB SITE.  I turned 88 on MARCH 25th,2012 and I was wondering how many shipmates are left,that were on the USS WASHINGTON before the end of WWII. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THEM please E.MAIL at address above OR REPLY ON THIS SITE
Shipmate?: Yes - Not a Reunion Group Member
Family Member?: No
Saturday 02/04/2012 4:20:01am
Name: George L. Thornton Jr.
E-Mail:
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Kaneohe Hawaii
Occupation: 1stSgt USMC Retired
Comments: My father was assigned to the USS Washington. He enlisted November 13th 1945 and was discharged November 12th 1947. His name and rank was HA1 George Thornton. If anyone of his shipmates has any photographs that you would like to share I would really appreciate it. I just recently received his Honorable Discharge and NAVPERS 553 (old DD-214) Notice of Separation and until I recieved them I had no idea as to what he did in the Navy. Thanks for any assistance you might be able to give me.
WEBMASTER: George, please submit your email address to USSWash@USSWashington.com
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Wednesday 02/01/2012 8:47:48pm
Name: Steve Terry
E-Mail: terry-steve@sbcglobal.net
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Beech Grove, Indiana
Occupation: Quality Control Field Technician
Comments: Awesome site.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Wednesday 02/01/2012 9:39:28am
Name: Albert J. Mauzy II
E-Mail: albert.mauzy@navy.mil
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Norfolk, VA
Occupation: Research Analyst for Navy IO Command
Comments: Looking for information on my uncle's tour. His name is Oscar H. Mauzy, probably served around 1944-1945. Any help would be appreciated. His children want to put together a shadow box with unit citations, awards, etc.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Monday 01/23/2012 10:04:09am
Name: SANDRA CIELAKIE
E-Mail: CITISANDI@AOL.COM
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: SPRING HILL, FL.
Occupation: RETIRED
Comments: MY UNCLE BILL SERVED ON THE U.S.S. WASHINGTON (1941 - 1945)
WILLIAM BLAKE CIELAKIE.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Associate Unit Member
Thursday 01/05/2012 10:21:05am
Name: BM1 SW CHARLES BROWN USN RET.
E-Mail: LORETTA BROWN IIIO YAHO. COM
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL: http://WWW.PACIFICBATTLESHIP.COM
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: ST LOUIS MO
Occupation: RETIRES USN
Comments: SHIPMATES OF BB56 BB61 WILL BECOME A MUSEUM IN SAN PERO CA. FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.PACIFICBATTLESHIP.COM OR WWW.USSIOWA.ORG. THE STAFF THEIR PLANS TO HONOR ALL US BATTLESHIPS. SO LETS GET SOME OF BB56 HISTORY TO THEIR STAFF. I SERVED IN BB61 1983-1985 I ALSO SERVED IN THE BIG J. FAIR WINDS FOLLOWING SEAS BOATS.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Wednesday 12/28/2011 11:45:40am
Name: allan vickery
E-Mail: avickery@jfti.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: alexandria, VA
Occupation: engineer
Comments: My father was a Marine Sgt onboard Washington. Not sure of exact timeframe, but your newsletter from 6 June 1942 mentions him (Neil A Vickery) and I have a Bluenose certificate for him from 30 Apr 1942 when the ship passed the Arctic Circle. Disappointed he's not listed in your Shipmate Bios. If anyone has any info on him I'd love to hear it, Thanks! Great website!
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Tuesday 12/27/2011 2:42:11pm
Name: John Kirkham
E-Mail: jwkirkham@yahoo.co.uk
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: United Kingdom
Occupation: Semi Retired
Comments: I'm pretty certain that I went on board the USS Washington when it did a kind of meet the sailors stop off Hastings, south coast of England some time during the late 1950s. Am I correct?
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Sunday 12/18/2011 8:37:40am
Name: Jerry beltz
E-Mail: Jbeltz261@gmail.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: St Paul minnesota
Occupation: Rex driver
Comments: My father Robert W Beltz served on the Washington during the war. Gunners mate first class was his grade.. He passed away in 1999 and was wondering if anyone has any memory of his time on board.?
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Sunday 12/11/2011 3:06:58am
Name: HUBERT CALOUD
E-Mail: caloudb@abmc.gov
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Occupation: Retired Marine Civil Service Employee
Comments: I am a retired Marine working in Manila American Cemetery. We have just under 54,000 American WWII Casualties either buried on site or memorialized if their body was not recovered. One of the names on our Wall of Missing is Fire Controllman 1st Class Duncan K Love jr. He died while a member of the crew on the USS Washington 11 April 1943. Is there any archives information or perhaps some shipmates in communication who might remember the circumstances of his death. His records do not show a Purple Heart but sometimes that is an ommission. I would greatly appreciate any assistance in founding out his cause of death. Thank You Bert Caloud
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Saturday 12/10/2011 4:30:15pm
Name: William E McCombs
E-Mail: mccombspat@yahoo.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Occupation:
Comments: MY dad William E McCombs is still alive 92 and served on THE Washington in the Atlantic and Pacific his son pat
Shipmate?: Yes-Not a Reunion Group Member
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Wednesday 12/07/2011 7:17:47pm
Name: HUBERT CALOUD
E-Mail: caloudb@abmc.gov
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Manila Philippines
Occupation: USMC (Ret) American Battle Monuments
Comments: EM 3c SCHOENER, William F. died on the USS Washington 11 October 1944. This should have been while on the move from Okinawa to Taiwan while supporting carrier strikes. I work in Manila American Cemetery where he is memorialized. Does any of the membership alumi know or Association records show whether he was killed in action by an air attack or died in an on board accident. What was his cause of death. Thank you for any assistance with this matter. I can be reached at caloudb@abmc.gov
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Thursday 11/03/2011 8:28:22pm
Name: Edward F. Hanrahan 111
E-Mail: Edward.hanrahan@yahoo.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Bloomfield, New Jersey
Occupation: Retail Manager
Comments: My dad, Edward F Hanrahan Jr, was a radio operator 1942-1945 on the Washington. Do not know much else but if anyone knows the name would love to hear from you.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Monday 09/26/2011 7:52:57pm
Name: GEOFFREY BALDANZA
E-Mail: YANKEERACEHORSE@AOL.COM
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: LONG ISLAND, NY
Occupation: MECHANIC
Comments: I'M SO IMPRESSED WITH YOUR SITE PICS, STORIES, BIOS, INFO.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Sunday 09/25/2011 9:58:42pm
Name: GEOFFREY BALDANZA
E-Mail: YANKEERACEHORSE@AOL.COM
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Occupation:
Comments: THE BEST BB THAT EVER WENT TO SEA AND INTO BATTLE. ACCORDING TO THE BOOK BATTLESHIP AT WAR, HER NICKNAME WAS THE "RUSTY W" HER FIRST DEPLOYMENT INTO THE PACIFIC WAS LONGER THAN THAT OF ANY BATTLESHIP, AND HER PAINT WAS IN VERY POOR CONDITION. WHEN SHE GOT BACK TO PEARL HARBOR,SHE HAD HER 1.1 QUADS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH EITHER 13 OR 15 40MM BOFORS QUADS.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Tuesday 09/20/2011 6:15:09pm
Name: Jeff Karpiscak
E-Mail: karp45@comcast.net
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: New Jersey
Occupation: Law Enforcement
Comments: I saw a man today wearing a USS Washington BB-56 ball cap. Respectfully I asked if he served on it to which he responded in the affirmative. Turns out he is Randall Moffitt, shipmate of BB-56. What a wonderful experience and such a delight to talk to him. He talked about the Japanese attacks at dusk in the Pacific, and the many torpedo attacks in the bitter cold of the North Atlantic in which he had to wear 3 sets of dress blues at the same time while he was inside the ship just to stay somewhat warm. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Mr. Moffitt and all who served and continue to serve protecting our country. Mr. Moffitt, is was truly an honor to speak to you. God Bless the Greatest Generation, and THANK YOU for serving. You are an American Treasure.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Thursday 07/21/2011 11:11:06am
Name: James Jestes
E-Mail: james.jestes@gmail.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Mt. Airy NC
Occupation: Marketing Assistant
Comments: I enjoy reading this Web site as my grandfather was a member of the USS Washington. His name was Ned Jestes. He served as an aerographer's mate and earned SN1 before being discharged at the end of the war. I would love to provide a bio for him and possibly some photgraphs he kept in a scrapbook. Please contact me if interested.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Associate Unit Member
Monday 07/11/2011 0:57:48am
Name: Robert Fraser
E-Mail: rjfraser@sbcglobal.net
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Occupation: Retired from civil service in DOD
Comments: Was a member of crew in the F div. from
May 1944 until Oct.1846. I miss all my old shipmates. We went through a lot togeather. Many are now gone but I'll never forget them.
Shipmate?: Yes-Reunion Group Member
Family Member?: Yes-Associate Unit Member
Thursday 06/23/2011 7:27:15pm
Name: Mark Hudson
E-Mail: mark.hudson@sharpusa.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Occupation:
Comments: I am the son of Miles Hudson, a shipmate of the USS Washington. He played in the band and manned a gun. I am interested in getting him in contact with any shipmates who might know him. Please contact me at my email listed above.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Sunday 06/19/2011 4:00:52pm
Name: Stanley Brown
E-Mail: brown7168@bellsouth.net
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Jasper, Alabama
Occupation: Security Guard
Comments: My father, Jesse W. Brown, was standing a bow watch when a shipmate came up to relieve him. Since the watch was to secure in a couple of hours, my father finished his watch and stood the remaining two hours for his fellow shipmate. He told his relief to go climb in his (my father's)rack and get some sleep. Shortly thereafter, the collision between the USS Washington and USS Indiana occurred. Had he allowed this man to relieve him, he would have been the one that was reported missing because they never found his shipmate after the collision.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Monday 06/13/2011 11:35:24pm
Name: Lois Hawkins Fisher
E-Mail: mama24fish@gmail.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Houston, TX
Occupation:
Comments: My Uncle Ernest Earl Hawkins served aboard the U.S.S. Pringle for most of his tour of duty and died two days after she was sunk, of injuries incurred at the last battle. I was born Feb 1945, so I never had the opportunity to know him so I would appreciate any stories you might want to pass on. Anything that would help me to know what kind of person he was.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Monday 06/13/2011 2:07:03am
Name: Lois Hawkins Fisher
E-Mail: mama24fish@gmail.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Houston, TX
Occupation: Genealogist
Comments: I would like to use some of your pictures as part of my Family History. My Uncle, Ernest Earl Hawkins, WT3c was on board the Washington from 11 Mar 1945 to 13 March 1945, during the attack on Iwo Jima. We later lost him in the battle for Okinawa when the Pringle went down, 16 Apr 1945. He was rescued and survived until the 18 Apr 1945
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Tuesday 06/07/2011 7:22:42pm
Name: trish howell forrest
E-Mail: fishbubble@msn.com
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location:
Occupation:
Comments: my dad was a proud shipmate on her
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Wednesday 06/01/2011 5:30:39pm
Name: Eric Hansen
E-Mail: eric.hansen@seattlechildrens.org
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Seattle, WA
Occupation: PC Tech
Comments: Does anyone know anything about the life, current whereabouts, or descendants of "Miss Virginia Marshall" (who christened BB-56, USS WASHINGTON)?
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Thursday 04/07/2011 3:56:41pm
Name: Nancy Mort
E-Mail: nancymort@ymail.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Occupation: retired
Comments: I have from a grand father of my husbands a couple pictures of groups of men and also a program guide from 4-3-1915 and menu for Thanksgiving 1915. If you want to talk further let me know via e-mail
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Tuesday 04/05/2011 11:22:07am
Name: Joe Galante
E-Mail: popo288217@yahoo
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Occupation:
Comments: My dad Served on the washington from jan. 42 until nov.45 he was a 20mm gunner,9th division. he had 15 battlestars. My mom,Rita and my dad Joe attended many reunions,the last in 2002 at Valley Forge close to his home.Mom passed away Dec.2007 and now dad this past Sunday April 3rd.Dad talked to the end about his time in the navy, and never went anywhere without some hat or shirt that said navy on it.To all his remaining shipmates, fair seas and gathering winds.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Wednesday 03/23/2011 12:38:53am
Name: Thomas Pugh
E-Mail: motrac45@bellsouth.net
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: ST. Augustine FL.
Occupation:
Comments: My uncle William (Bill) R. Pugh was a 30mm AAA gunner on the US Washington for 3.5 years during WWII. As he told it the only time I set foot on dry land during that time was in Washington state when they repaired the bow and that was lest than 2 week. He had 12 battle stars.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Wednesday 03/09/2011 11:13:15am
Name: james s. mauzy
E-Mail: jmauz@sbcglobal.net
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Dallas,tx
Occupation: ramp agent
Comments: my dad was on uss washington during ww2 & passed away on 10/10/00. he told i could have his ww2 navy medals. i have no idea how to get them.. any suggetions??
Webmaster: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/public/awards-and-decorations.html
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Associate Unit Member
Saturday 02/26/2011 9:45:33am
Name: Al Mauzy
E-Mail: ajmauzy@verizon.net
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Norfolk
Occupation: AGCM USN(Ret)
Comments: I am doing research for my cousins. My uncle was Oscar H. Mauzy from TX and served on board during WWII. They are looking for his medals/ribbons and I thought maybe I could get a list of awards/citations for this ship. Any ideas?
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Wednesday 02/16/2011 8:09:33pm
Name: Ernie Bottomer
E-Mail: erniethomas@verizon.net
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Phila Pa.
Occupation: Police Officer
Comments: A+ WEB SIGHT.PROUD THAT THE WASHINGTON WAS BUILT IN MY HOME CITY.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Wednesday 02/16/2011 10:23:52am
Name: Brad Flannery
E-Mail: straydawg@embarqmail.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Ohio
Occupation:
Comments: My Dad Luke Flannery served on the USS Washington during WWII, I am looking for any information on his time aboard. He died November 9, 1978 when I was young and I'd like to find out more about his service, and who he was.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member
Tuesday 02/15/2011 2:44:23pm
Name: hobart c. taylor
E-Mail: joanandhobie@cox.net
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Las Vegas Nev
Occupation: retired
Comments: SERVED AS A CORMAN FROM AUG. 1943 UNTIL APRIL 1945. IF YOU SERVED DURING THIS TIME IN THE MEDICS PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Shipmate?: Yes-Reunion Group Member
Family Member?: No
Saturday 02/12/2011 10:24:48pm
Name: Jim Hanrahan
E-Mail: jhanrahan@connerstrong.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location:
Occupation:
Comments: My dad Ed Hanrahan was on the ship.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Sunday 01/23/2011 10:09:43pm
Name: Jim Greetham
E-Mail: jcgreetham@centurytel.net
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Lakebay, Washington
Occupation: High school history teacher
Comments: I remebered seeing an article about the USS Washington in the Tacoma News Tribune newspaper awhile back about the exploits of the USS Washington and its quiet demise. I was reading Eagle Against the Sun and the USS Washington is referred to in its action near Guadalcanal. I wanted to learn a little more about the battleship that is the namesake of my state and I am glad to find the various resources on this site. Thank you!
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Sunday 01/16/2011 6:55:08pm
Name: Chuck Calvano
E-Mail: calvano63@yahoo.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Monterey, CA
Occupation: Professor
Comments: Former USN Captain, director of ship design
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: No
Saturday 01/08/2011 2:05:22pm
Name: Cheryl Stephens
E-Mail: CherylS124@aol.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tampa, Florida
Occupation: Teacher
Comments: My father, Virgil (Virgle) Stewart became a Blunose on April 30, 1942. I wanted to say thank you to the man who drew the Bluenose certificate for him. His last name appears to be "Simmons". The crossing seemd to have taken place under Capt. Burns.
Shipmate?: No
Family Member?: Yes-Not a Associate Unit Member