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| Date | 2007-02-12 |
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| Message | I just read the book "ship of Ghosts" and have shared my thoughts with several people in your organization, I just wanted to say thank you again to all who served and to all of you who keep the spirit and the memory of those tragic events alive, it is the doom of man that he forgets, may that never be the case in regards to the USS Houston. |
| Date | 2007-02-09 |
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| Message | My Great Uncle Francis Bihm served aboard the USS Houston as FDR's Bodyguard during the "Presidential Cruise" in 1939 to the Galapagos Islands. I bought the USS Houston's Grey Ghost video. Such an interesting ship. What a tremendous story. I am fascinated by the history of my Uncle and this ship. I have a great picture of him, the other 6 marines on the ship surrounding FDR. I also have his neptune ceremony certificate signed by FDR. Lastly, I have a very old photograph of the Houston. However, past my memorabilia, I never would have understood how significant the ship's history without this website. God bless all those who were on that final voyage. I have such thankfulness and respect for those brave men who served on that fatefull voyage. Webb Warren Destin, FL |
| Date | 2007-01-28 |
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| Message | Realizing my heritage,German,can not condemn, the Japs. Very much appreciate receiving word from the grandson of Thomas Edward Beatty. Not only did seaman on the USS Houston die, swim ashore and became slaves. The Japs did not sent the Red Cross packages to any United States and United Kingdom soldiers, but they killed the prisoners and worked them to death. The fathers, mothers and all the who knew the prisoners both died of heart sickness or thinking of the POW's. My mother never sang when hearing of Mr. Beatty's death, the son of a prisoner. Germans and the Japs were equally bad and have souls or hearts. I take blame for the Germans, but I have to say, Happily two "A" Bombs were dropped on the japs too bad that Harry S. Truman had no more. |
| Date | 2007-01-27 |
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| Message | My uncle, Donald Eugene Gilmore went down with the ship. I just received a picture of him in the mail from my father. My father is 85 years old and served on LCI 76 during WWII. |
| Date | 2007-01-27 |
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| Message |  The Gordon G. Smith you have listed died 4 feb 42 is my uncle and the correct name is Gordon C. (Cleaveland) Smith a simple typo I hope you can correct this mistake if not thats okay I truly appreciate the hard work sites like this take. God Bless you God Bless the USA. |
| Date | 2007-01-27 |
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| Message | Reply to Eric Lien Guestbook posting: Eric, I did check the abmc site and found the information on Hugh James Holthouse. I didn't see the FAQS before, which give more information as to why remains are not always returned home. Hugh must have been on the third USS Houston, which was hit at Formosa on Oct 14, 1944, because his name is listed there, too, as part of the Lost at Sea Log. I don't know much about this or why he was buried in the Manila cemetery if lost at sea -- maybe, because his body was not recovered. I know his daughter will appreciate all the help you have given me and she will be very grateful. If she needs further information, I have printed out phone numbers to call, etc. Thank you again, very much for your help. Deann Ernhard |
| Date | 2007-01-26 |
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| Message | Response to Deann Erhard: Please check the website; abmc.gov. The website will give the information concerning Hugh James Holthouse, 4131889, Entered US Navy Reserve from California. Died: 14 Oct. '44. Listed (among more than 32,000 US war dead in the Pacific during WWII) on Tablet of the Missing or Burial at Sea. Purple Heart. That was why his remains were not shipped back. In addition, there were also 17,202 graves sites of the American war dead in Manila American Cemetery. Hope she felt some peace and comfort, as I did, to know that their country remembers these sacrifices. In fact I appreciate the generosity of the Philipine Government in donation 160 beautiful acres of land for the cemetery six miles outside Manila, as well as the US Government for the maintenance of the same. |
| Date | 2007-01-26 |
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| Message | This is a reply to Eric Lien. Thank you very much for the information regarding Hugh James Holthouse. I will tell his daughter, Patricia. She is at a loss, as to why, the remains were not sent back to the USA. Sincerely, Deann Ernhard |
| Date | 2007-01-26 |
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| Message | Response to Deann Erhard Guestbook posting> Hugh James Holthouse is listed at the Manila American Cemetery, died 14 Oct. 1944. You can search under American Battle Monuments and Commision (abmc). |
| Date | 2007-01-26 |
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| Message | Hello, I'm trying to help my friend, find any information regarding her father, Hugh James Holthouse, who served on the USS Houston. She believes he died in October, but, I have only found information from Feb 28, 1942--March 1, 1942. She also believes he was buried in the Phillpines, but, unfortunately, no one at the time of his passing (she was only 9 yrs old) discussed any of this with her and she has been trying to find information for several years. I'd appreciate any help. Thank you. Deann Ernhard |
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