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| Date | 2008-02-12 |
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| Message | My great-uncle, Gordon E. Kriner, served on the USS Marblehead in WWII. I came across your web site when I was searching for information on the Marblehead. My uncle will be 87 in March, 2008. I think it's wonderful you have a web site dedicated to the ship and the men who served on her. Now, if I can only get my uncle to look at a computer to see how wonderful your site is! (It was probably easier getting him on board the ship.) Best regards to all the veterans! Marcy Eckley |
| Date | 2008-02-02 |
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| Message | I am married to Joseph Leinweber Jr, his father being the Joseph R Leinweber that served on the Marblehead and is mentioned in the story. I'm proud to say that Dad is still with us. He lives with us in TN. He turned 88 on Nov 14, 2007. His injuries still haunt him and cause him pain, but he is a joy to have around. Please feel free to contact us. Dad received minimal disability rating for his injuries from the Navy, and his appeal the the VA has stagnated due to lack of records after a fire in a Navy warehouse years ago. This Navy Magazine article tells of some of his injuries, but not all. Sadly He has become one of the many forgotten Military members from WWII and the VA appears to be waiting for him to die, rather than honoring him and his service injuries. Please we must never forget and ignore our old veterans, and we must never use a new war for an excuse to do right by them. |
| Date | 2008-01-02 |
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| Message | My father was Charles Richard Cluck Gunnersmate 1st class on the USS Marblehead. While he saw many injured and dead on the Marlbehead He did Not suffer a "scratch" My cousin told me that his mother(my grandmother) was told that he was dead and the ship was lost. She refused to belive it. saying that she would Know if he was dead. It was six months before she heard he was alive. The ship was nearly tore in Two and was only able to steer with the engines. The Japs had left them to sink but did not know of their determination to remain and fight again and to save their ship. The US naval has photos and the book "where Away" to tell the story of the jorney. |
| Date | 2007-12-04 |
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| Message | Benjamin Hopkins was my Uncle. This site is not only a great resource for those uof us trying to find out more about family members who served on the Marblehead but also a wonderful tribute to all of those people. Thank you. |
| Date | 2007-11-24 |
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| Message | This is a great site. Its hard to find info on Dr. Wassell who is my great uncle. I was just at arlington cemetery and found his and his wife's grave, which got me into researching about Dr. Wassell again. Trying to find out anymore info i can. I already have a copy of the book and movie. Anyone who knows any other good sites or info please send me an email. shstewart@optonline.net |
| Date | 2007-11-23 |
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| Message | Semper Fidelis |
| Date | 2007-10-18 |
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| Message | I am looking for any information on my uncle who was KIA August 16, 1944. The Navy log has him listed on the USS Marblehead CL-12. His name was Robert Fulton Henderson also known as " Runt from South Carolina. Any help would be appreciated. thanks, Sherri |
| Date | 2007-08-28 |
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| Message | I am a cousin to Melvin Francis. He is no longer with us, but the family has some letters, and memorabilia about what happened to him. I am glad to see the website. |
| Date | 2007-08-11 |
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| Message | My father, John Dewitt Poe Jnr, did not speak much about the war, however, he did show me a copy of the book about Dr Wassell and the crew of the Marblehead. I am very impressed with what you have done with this website. If anyone has any living relatives who knew my father, please send me an email. It would be great to hear from anyone at all. |
| Date | 2007-08-02 |
| Message | Here is info on this years reunion USS Marblehead CL-12 Mr. Ray Kester, 6128 Sherborn Lane, Springfield, VA 22152-1630. 703-451-2520 raykstr@bellatlantic.net Note: Mr. Kester is also the contact for USS Leedstown APA-56 and for the Asiatic Fleet. Reunion: 13 Sept. 2007, Minneapolis, MN |
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