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| Date | 10-23-2009 |
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| Message | On board from 1955 to discharge in 1958. A Div: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration. Lots of great memories: 2 Med cruises, Gitmo shakedown cruise, Mayport, Fla. Carrier Basin, NYC port of call, 30 days at Point Moses during the Suez crisis.Saw most Med Ports and even up the Dardenells to Istanbul. Several months in Norfolk shipyard for angle deck conversion. What a blast for an 18yrold kid. Thanks to all my shipmates and the U.S. Navy for all these wonderful memories. |
| Date | 10-23-2009 |
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| Message | Served 1966 - 1968 in "A" & "B" Divisions |
| Date | 10-19-2009 |
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| Message | I served abroad this mighty ship in 1956. I at that time was assigned to VF43. We were the Cougar squadron. I still treasure that time. Even at my age I will never forget "The Randoo Can Do". And it certainly could. |
| Date | 10-18-2009 |
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| Message | My father, William Eugene Cole,served on the Randy in World War II. He never talked about the war with his "little girl". So all that I know is what I have researched. What I wouldn't give to have his views and memories. That is lost to me forever. His brother, Stanton Cole, also was abord, but he has passed on also. Thanks to all service personel for defending our freedon and serving in our armed forces. What a wonderful country we have! |
| Date | 09-21-2009 |
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| Message | I served aboard the USS Randolph during 1968 with ASW air group VS-27. The ship made it's last cruise and crossed the Equator at Latitude 0000 and Longitude 42-21-02 W on 7 August 1968. Our entire ship's crew was duly initiated into the "Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of Shellbacks". I offically went from a "pollywog" to a "Full Fledge Shellback" We also participated in joint ASW exercises with the Brazilian Navy as part of the UNITAS IX training. |
| Date | 09-18-2009 |
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| Message | I was aboard the Randolph from 02/59-07/61. I was in M-division the forward engine room. I was on the ship when we were to recover the space capsule, but they blew the hatch and the capsule sank. I am looking for anyone who was in M- division that served in the same time frame. It was a good ship to serve on. |
| Date | 09-13-2009 |
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| Message | I would like to make a correction of my previous post regarding my father's experience as an aircraft machinist aboard the U.S.S. Randolph, CV-15. Harold Frank DeWitt was transfered to her from the old U.S.S. Lexington, CV-2, after it was sunk on May 8, 1942. I mistakenly affixed the newer number, CV-16, to her. Sincerely Yours, Ken DeWitt |
| Date | 09-13-2009 |
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| Message | I want to post a message in memorium to my father, who served aboard the Lexington (CV-16)before it was finally laid to rest, and then he transfered over to the Randolph (CV-15). He recently passed away at the age of 84, and he was given full Navy Honors at his gravesite. It brought tears to my eyes, and although I am a Vietnam Veteran, I never felt the honor that my dad had bestowed upon him on that day. I felt honored that he he was remembered by so many. His name was Harold Frank DeWitt. He was born on July 11, 1923. He was an Aircraft Machinist on board the Randolph, who maintained several different types of aircraft. He especially talked about the SB2C Helldivers and TBF's. He also took care of F6F-3 Hellcats. He was so proud of his service to the U.S. Navy. I ended up being a baby-boomer, who was born in 1946 after the war ended. He made me what I am today. He always taught me, "Always use the right tool for the job." He started me on my path to becoming an electronic technician. He had just started a TV Repair business before I was born. We even played in bands together. I am so proud to be his son, and I am very proud of his service to the U.S. Navy. I have constructed a memorial containing his medals and a scale model of a TBF Torpedo Bomber with the Randolph's markings on it, including four white horizontal strips on the tail. There is also a CV-15 hat on my memorial. Each day I return home to my home office, I am reminded of my father, and I am humbled. - Ken DeWit |
| Date | 09-12-2009 |
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| Message | I really enjoy this website. I read the past Guestbook comments and saw one from Robert Hulings, SK3, in 2005. I tried to send an email but the address is invalid. We worked together in the Supply Department office during my tenure on the Randolph along with T. Stoecklin, Bill Merritt, LtJg Ralph Howard, H. Safer, Jon Cain, McClung and others. Many fond memories including the astronauts recovery, the Med cruise and the collision with that foreign ship. Frank Bitondo, I remember you and some of the AK's, from your interaction with the Supply Office. You were located at the rear of the Hanger Deck. I am living in Kutztown, PA and still working fulltime. |
| Date | 09-10-2009 |
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| Message | I served with honor aboard the Randolph in the oil and water test lab and finished my tour in # 1 fireroom (1960 to 1963). This was a wonderful experience. At the time I did not know that we were making history. Grissom, Glenn, Cuba. About 10 years ago our company moved John Glenn's house to a museum. Our company found out I was on that recovery ship. They sent our "News Letter" to him; which he autographed and returned to me. The Best To All. Thank You for taking the time to serve and protect this wonderful country. |
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