Letters from a Sailor

Archive of letters from husband to wife during tours of duty in 1950\'s

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Grand Forks, ND

My father was stationed aboard the USS Sperry, USS Halsey Powell, USS Quincy, and USS Ajax during the 1950\'s. This blog showcases his letters to his wife during those tours of duty.

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I recently came across a Photo of the USS Quincy 4th Reunion at the Hotel Governor Clinton on Aug 13, 1955. It is a photo of a dining area with approximately 60 people in the room. Most faces are clear enough to distinguish. If you want a copy - just send me an e-mail.

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Alabama

Would anyone please email me any future reunion information for the USS Quincy CA-71. Thanks and merry christmas.

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Washington DC

My is Gwen Wood. My Dad is David Wood, Class of '44...who graduated early because of the war. He was in NROTC @ Brown. Dad turned 89 years old last March. My beloved Mom and his wife Rosalnd J. Wood passed the end of March. She would have been 91 last September. Dad is in Assisted Living in Kensington, MD...he's currently in Rehab due to balance issues. I know he would love to hear from his friends @ Brown.

Please email me your name and address and I'll send you contact information as to how you can contact my Dad. Thank you! Go Bears!

Sincerely,

Gwen Wood
woodg72@gmail.com

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Boston Mass

I ve been trying to find out some information about my father, Paul G Hally, who was a crewman of the USS Quincy. He never talked much to me about his time aboard the ship although he was proud of being there. I know he used to be a boxer aboard the ship as he had photos of some of the matches, which i guess were called "smokers". He passed away about 15 yrs ago and i m sorry i never asked him more questions about his time there.

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North Reading, MA.

My father served on the USS Quincy as a gunners mate during WWII, and was very proud to have served his country serving on the USS Quincy. He has since passed away but he managed to somehow bring back with him a really cool piece of history. From what my father told me each crew member which was given a copy of "The Sea Wolf", which is actually a journal in detail of the places where the ship went and who actually bordered the ship as well as other tidbits of information. Just wondering if anyone else had a copy of this?

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my father inlaw was on the quincy in 1943 patrick g pellegrino

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Arroyo Grande, CA

My father, Arthur A Reagan, served aboard the USS Quincy CA-71, during the Korean conflict. He kept a framed photo of the ship his entire life.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area

My father was aboard this ship during WWI. He is 89 and of healthy mind and remembers just about everything of his time in the Navy and on ship-- even the six months he lived in NYC. He is from the Pittsburgh, PA area. Interestingly, he recalls his time in the Navy as a college graduate recalls college days and dorm life. He served our country and saw some awful things ( which he has not revealed much of) and is grateful for this opportunity and for the end of the horrendous activities which lead to WWII

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Ky

just found an old high school chemistry book that belonged to someone by the name of Thomas Wright aboard the Quincy...just intrigued

looking for a Quincy Reunion information.

Troy, New York

I served on the Quincy from 1952-1954 as a Machinist Mate and worked primarily as a Throttleman in the Aft Engine room. Are reunions still held?

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Boston, MA

My dad, Ralph J. Smith, served on the Quincy CA-71 from the beginning until after WWII. He is so proud of his time on the ship and its service. He was a Chief Petty Officer - CY. He is living in Westboro, MA. He would love to talk to me and meet any of the Quincy crew. He and other crew members are living history: D-Day, Yalta - with FDR, Churchhill, Stalin and the Saudi kings; to VJ day in Tokyo bay. Wow! We recently went to see the ship's Bell located outside Quincy city hall. It was an emotional experience for him.

Please let me know. Thanks.

Project PRIAM - USS Quincy Missing Personnel

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Australia

Currently trying to compile a list of those missing from the USS QUINCY (CA-39) in August 1942.
Please feel free to e-mail me at mia@pacificwrecks.com if you believe you can help. Would love to get profiles for each serviceman on our website.

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Waterford/New London Ct area

Just wanted to pass along that Shipmate Robert G. Youngs had passed away. Bob was from New London and was very proud to have served on the Quincy in WW II.He will be missed by many.

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Rochester, NY

I just wanted you to know that Charles E Wahlers, my dad, passed away this Wednesday July 26, 20011 and that I was so proud of him for serving and protecting our country. He was truly a very brave man.

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New Jersey

My Dad, Alexander Muir a Marine who was on board the Quincy (CA-71) died today May 8, 2011. He battled a long fight with emphysema. He was very fond of the Quincy reunions and I will always remember the stories he told of his days on board the Quincy.

Malverne NY

John E. McCarren passed away Tuesday Morning of Congestive Heart Failure. He served on the Quincy CA-71 on D Day. Dad was proud to serve his country, he was a member of E company. Dad always looked forward to the Quincy reunions and enjoyed many fond memories reuniting with his shipmates last year in Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held thursday 4/14 at Malverne Funeral Home 330 Hempstead ave.Malverne NY. Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes 4/15 Friday at 9:45 am. His burial will take place at Holy Rood cemetary in Westbury NY. Did would like to make his farewells to the last remaining half dozen men that he served with on the U.SS Quincy. John E. McCarren is coming home.

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Walker, Mn

My Uncle Lindsay Jefferson Shortridge, 3 class mailman, USNR served on USS Quincy C71. I have a lot of memorabilia including a Quincy Book and cannot find him on the roster. Does anyone know why? I woul like more info if available. Thanks in advance.

Port Townsend WA

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