I served between 1965 through Aug 1987 on the Randolph. Started as a SN in First Div.ran boats and transferred to "X" Division and worked in the Education and Training Dept. with Fred Essel, Gary Embert, Robert Pousson, Ron Sabatini, LTJG Kelleher, PN1 Dean, CWO Sickler, The Beaver from Ohio, Patterson, Dennis O'Shea, Ricky Dorato. Cruises; Gitmo twice, Jamaica, Bermuda, North Atlantic ASW Group 4. Many fond memories,especially the North Atlantic. Would be happy to hear from any of you. Peace
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Don
Date
01-07-2009
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I served between 1965 through Aug 1987 on the Randolph. Started as a SN in First Div.ran boats and transferred to "X" Division and worked in the Education and Training Dept. with Fred Essel, Gary Embert, Robert Pousson, Ron Sabatini, LTJG Kelleher, PN1 Dean, CWO Sickler, The Beaver from Ohio, Patterson, Dennis O'Shea, Ricky Dorato. Cruises; Gitmo twice, Jamaica, Bermuda, North Atlantic ASW Group 4. Many fond memories,especially the North Atlantic. Would be happy to hear from any of you. Peace
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Jerry Vidaurri
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01-07-2009
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I will pass this site on to my father he was the Chaplain 's Assistant from 62 to I believe around 65 or 66. I believe they called him "Pancho" his real name is Gerardo <Jerry> Vidaurri. Send me an email if you remember him and I will pass it on to him. He lives in TX.
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William E. Thomas
Date
01-02-2009
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Hey Don, I have been looking for you and have put messages in Guestbook but do not get an answer from you. WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE YOU? Contact Bill Thomas ET3. We were in Bootcamp together in Bainbridge, Md.1954. Would like to hear from you or from someone who might know your whereabouts. wwetrat@aol.com
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Craig Chambers
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01-02-2009
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I served in V-1 division from Jan. 1966 thru Aug. 1967. Started as a Blue Shirt and was a Flight Deck Director when I left the ship in Aug., 67. on an early out to go back to school. Great to find this site and read some of the guestbook comments. Found 3 people I served with in V-1 division. Evans, Olinick and Clauser. Hey Chuck, didn't you help me write that letter for my early out to go back to school? craigchams@msn.com
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frank bitondo
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12-30-2008
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I served ab oard 1961 and 1962 end of nov 30 of that year. I worked in sla aviation supply .my rate was ak3. hope to get a message from shipmates ,jerry ney, simone, many others
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David E. Oshel
Date
12-28-2008
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http://www.oshel.com
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My father, Galen W. Oshel, served on the Randolph during WWII and was a plank owner.
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Judy (Chervenicky) Ames
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12-27-2008
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My father served as a gunner on the USS Randolph during WWII. His name is Stephen Chervenicky and is from Plainfield, CT. Does anyone remember him? Steve is now 83 years young and proud to have served his country. We would love to hear from any of his shipmates.
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Gerald (J.R.) Ronan
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12-20-2008
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My dad was on this ship between 62 and 65. He has told me thousands of stories and ofcourse the one that you all seem to remember best was the elevator accident, he was friends with the few men that went down with it and was about to step on it himself but instinctivly decided not too, If any one remembers him please contact me at my email address lindsayronan@hotmail.com he would love to catch up and talk to old friends i belive he was V3 and worked the flight deck.
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Steve Peed
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12-17-2008
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My grandfather was Lawrence Holmes Roney, USMC. He served on the Randolph during WWII - I believe he was an anti-aircraft gunner. That is about as much as he ever said about his service. ON the off chance anyone knew him, please contact me at speed@fandm.edu