April 2014 - uss ticonderoga veterans` association

CV / CVA / CVS-14
CG-47
The USS TICONDEROGA
Veterans’ Association
VOL. 41 NO 2
YOU ARE INVITED
APRIL 2014
NEWS
Officers 2013-2014
Directors (continued)
Directors (continued)
Committees (continued)
President:
John F. Deasy
560 Maple Ave.
Doylestown, PA 18901-4451
(215) 348-9981
Director
Jerry H. Cole P. P.
17840 Oakwood Ave.
Lansing, IL 60438-1934
(708) 474-9331
Director:
Parker W. Patterson P. P.
4 Terrace Hill Road
Pine Grove, PA 17963-9399
(570) 345-3344
Chaplain:
Rev. Andrew Jenson
7 Tomahawk Dr.
Marlton, NJ 08053-2126
(856) 424-4408
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Director:
John Rochford P. P.
1926 East Bancroft
Camarillo, CA 93010-4510
(805) 484-1368
Public Relations Chairman
Jerry H. Cole
17840 Oakwood Ave.
Lansing, IL 60438-1934
(708) 474-9331
Executive Vice President:
Lloyd Frank
2129 Bliss Comer St
Henderson, NV 89044-0174
(702) 361-6660
Director
Victor Godfrey
138 Briarwood Dr.
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087-4018
609-294-0955
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
First Vice President:
John B. Dupont
4590 Linwood Circle
Deep Haven, MN 55331-9297
(952) 474-4731
[email protected]
[email protected]
Second Vice President:
Fred Vance
5808 SW 27TH STREET
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 271-5900
[email protected]
[email protected]
Secretary:
Dennis SaBell
3930 Quay St
Wheatridge, CO 80033
(303) 422-8690
[email protected]
Treasurer:
George Passantino P. P.
2676 E 117th Way
Denver, CO 80233-1406
(720) 929-1844
[email protected]
[email protected]
Director
Charles E. Hill
22 W. Hancock St.
Lansdale, PA 19446-3812
(215) 855-5299
[email protected]
[email protected]
Director:
Doc Simon P. P.
803 Hartford Ave.
White River Jct, VT 05001-8052
(802) 295-2851
[email protected]
[email protected]
Director:
Edgar S. Trotter, Jr.
1150 Baywood Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010-3005
(805) 484-2930
Director
Ronald W. Lee P. P.
8920 Dawes Point Dr.
Mobile, AL 36695-9336
(251) 599-8559
Memorials Chairman
Robert Hildebrand
2016 Reseda Way
Antioch, CA 94509-5834
(925) 757-1836
[email protected]
Membership Chairman:
David Litzinger
1101 Prariewood Ln
Warwick, ND 58381
(612) 600-4160
[email protected]
[email protected]
Director
John Lunsford P.P.
2504 McNutt
Bakersfield, CA 93306-4469
(661) 872-8850
[email protected]
Director:
Calvin S. Turner P. P.
130 Silver Leaf Dr.
Fayetteville, GA 30214-1055
(770) 461-4106
[email protected]
Committees
[email protected]
Budget Chairman
George Passantino P. P.
2676 E 117th Way
Denver, CO 80233-1406
(720) 929-1844
[email protected]
[email protected]
Director
Alfred F. McDonnell P.P.
1749 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-661-6753
[email protected]
Director:
Joseph McDonnell P. P.
4141 Inola Trl. Ne
Roswell, GA 30075-1658
(770) 335-1715 ©
Directors
[email protected]
Director * *
Arthur Avery
1694 Fillner Ave.
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 669-2678
[email protected]
Director:
George Passantino P. P.
2676 E 117th Way
Denver, CO 80233-1406
(720) 929-1844
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor:
Cruiser Store Operator
Edgar S. Trotter, Jr.
1150 Baywood Ave.
Camarillo, CA 93010-3005
(805) 484-2930
[email protected]
Historian
Position Open
Volunteer Needed!
Carrier Store Operator
Art Casello
1737 Hoyt Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55106-1328
[email protected]
[email protected]
Liaison USS HORNET CVS-12
Richard Radigonda
357 Jade Circle
Vallejo CA. 94590
(707) 563-5556
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.BIGT.NET
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2013 - 2014
Future Sites Chairman
[email protected]/[email protected]
Position Open
Volunteer Needed!
WebMaster:
Gordon S. Humphrey, Jr.
15030 223rd Drive SE
Monroe, WA 98272-9089
(425) 785-8094
[email protected]
PLEASE HELP!
We are always looking for Memorabilia for our Museum Rooms. Soon we will be starting one
at the Mississippi Maritime and Warship Museum in Pascagoula, MS so keep us in mind as we
will be starting with very little memorabilia. One thing we would like to find is some Military
Payment Certificates "Funny Money" that was used to pay us during the Viet Nam war. If you
have anything you want to donate contact Ed Trotter at [email protected]. Thanks for your
help in keeping our memories alive to others through our Museum Rooms.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
AHOY SHIPMATES AND FRIENDS,
I just completed and mailed my registration form and hotel
reservation for the Tico 2014 Reunion in Charleston, SC on
May 22-27. Hope all of you have, too. If not--"Get on it, Sailor!"
Deadlines are fast approaching.
Armed Forces Reunion, our coordinator Jerry Cole and I
are finalizing plans for a great event. We want as many of you as possible to
be a part of it. Remember we are not having a guest speaker at the banquet
but want members,especially our World War II guys, to share their stories of
their time on the Ti. So brush up on your story telling skills and be prepared
to swap sea stories ( the cleaned up version! ) with us at the banquet.
As we are getting a better handle on our financial situation, we are finding
we are about out of money. This edition of the newsletter will about use it up.
In our Treasurer George Passantino',s words: " We can fight our way back,
but it will take cutting expenses while raising revenues along with obtaining
greater donations." George will have a budget and a business plan at our
meeting in Charleston. Come with your ideas and be ready to offer
suggestions and discuss options. Be sure to read Secretary Dennis SaBell's
comments in his message.
I hope a lot of you are working on submitting your Biographies for the book
Ed Trotter is putting together for our Reunion gift: " CV-14 Remembrances
and Other Tico Crew Biographies". It would be so much more meaningful if
we have a lot of fellow shipmates in it. I'm getting to work on mine as soon
as I finish this message!
This newsletter is our final Reunion notice. Don't miss out. Reunions are
much better when more shipmates attend. I'm getting lots of calls in response
to Jerry's Reunion notice in the veteran's magazines. So far they are all new
to the Association and want information on the Reunion and membership.
Hopefully we'll have lots of new members and attendees.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Charleston!
John Deasy
NEW ITEMS NOW IN THE SHIP’S STORE!
CHECK THEM OUT AT
THE BIGT WEBSITE CARRIER STORE!
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TO SEE CHARLESTON, SC MAY 22nd-27th
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SEE Y’ALL AT THE REUNION MAY 22-27
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USS Ticonderoga Veterans’ Association Reunion: Charleston, SC
Hotel Reservation Reunion Dates: May 22, ‐ Monday May 27, 2014
Crowne Plaza Charleston, S.C.
ROOM RATE: $115, + 13.5% tax. Rate is good 5/22 – 5/27.
If anyone wants to spend extra days in Charleston, hotel can carry same rate, based on availability.
CHECK IN: 4 PM & CHECK OUT: 11 AM
FREE PARKING & AIRPORT SHUTTLE
FREE FULL BREAKFAST BUFFET DAILY
OUTDOOR POOL & 24 HR FITNESS CENTER
100% SMOKE FREE POLICY NO PETS
ROOM COFFEE MAKER
FREE IN‐ROOM INTERNET & WIRELESS INTERNET IN LOBBY HANDICAP ACCESS ROOMS AVAILABLE
CUT OFF ROOM RESERVATION DATE: 4/22/14
CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event individual room reservations are cancelled less than 24 hours prior to
4 pm. arrival, the individual agrees to pay the Hotel a cancellation fee equal to the first nights room and tax."
(All reservations must be guaranteed by credit card or first nights deposit.)
<‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐PLEASE PRINT‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐>
NAME: _____________________________________SHARING ROOM WITH: ___________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________CITY:_________________________ST:_____ZIP:_________
PHONE: ___________________________ EMAIL: _______________________@________________________
ARRIVAL DATE: __________________ APPROX. TIME: ______________ DEPARTURE DATE: _______________
#ROOMS: ____ # PEOPLE EA. ROOM: ____ HANDICAP ACCESS: ________ KING BED: _____ 2 DOUBLES: ____
(In the event room type requested is not available, nearest room type will be assigned.)
_____ AMEX _____ DINERS _____ VISA _____ MASTER _____ DISCOVER _____ OTHER
CREDIT CARD #: ____________________________________________________ EXP. DATE: _____________
SIGNATURE (Regardless of payment method.): ___________________________________________________
Priority Club Membership Number: ____________________________________________________________
MAIL TO: Crowne Plaza Charleston, 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd. North, Charleston, SC 29418 ATTN: Reservations
PHONES: (843) 744‐4422 OR 1 877 503‐5762 FAX: (843) 744‐4472
ON LINE WEB: WWW.CROWNPLAZA.COM/CHARLESTONSC
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USS TICONDEROGA REUNION ACTIVITY REGISTRATION FORM [5/22-27/2014]
Listed below are all registration, tour, and meal costs for the reunion. Please enter how many people will be participating in
each event and total the amount. Send that amount payable to ARMED FORCES REUNIONS, INC. in the form of check or
money order (no credit cards or phone orders accepted). Your cancelled check will serve as your confirmation. Returned
checks will be charged a $20 fee. You may also register online and pay by credit card at www.afr-reg.com/ticonderoga2014
(3% will be added to online / credit card transactions). All registration forms and payments must be received by mail on or
before April 22, 2014. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis. We suggest you make a copy
of this form before mailing. Please do not staple or tape your payment to this form.
Armed Forces Reunions, Inc.
322 Madison Mews
Norfolk, VA 23510
ATTN: USS TICONDEROGA
OFFICE USE ONLY
Check # _________ Date Received __________
Inputted _________ Nametag Completed _____
CUT-OFF DATE IS 4/22/14
TOURS
SATURDAY, MAY 24: CITY TOUR / CONFEDERATE MUSEUM
SUNDAY, MAY 25: PATRIOTS POINT / USS YORKTOWN LUNCH
MONDAY, MAY 26: BOONE HALL PLANTATION
HOTEL EVENTS
SUNDAY, MAY 25: DINNER BUFFET (2 entrees)
MONDAY, MAY 26: BANQUET BUFFET (3 entrees)
MANDATORY REGISTRATION FEES
Armed Forces Reunions Registration Fee (mandatory for all attendees)
Group Registration Fee (waived for shipmate’s guests if only attending one event, i.e. banquet)
Price
# of
Per People
Total
$46
$56
$49
$
$
$
$47
$49
$
$
$10
$65
$
$
Total Amount Payable to: Armed Forces Reunions, Inc.
$
PLEASE PRINT NAME AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR ON YOUR NAMETAG
FIRST ___________________________________LAST __________________________________________
YEARS ON BOARD: 19___ - ___RATE/RANK______________________ DIVISION ____________________
SPOUSE NAME (IF ATTENDING): ___________________________________________________________
GUEST NAMES: __________________________________________________________________________
GUEST NAMES: __________________________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________
CITY, ST, ZIP: __________________________________________PH. NUMBER: (______) ______-_______
EMAIL: _____________________________@__________________________________________________
DISABILITY/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: _______________________________________________________
(Sleeping room requirements must be conveyed by attendee directly to hotel)
MUST YOU BE LIFTED HYDRAULICALLY ONTO THE BUS WHILE SEATED IN YOUR WHEELCHAIR IN ORDER TO
PARTICIPATE IN BUS TRIPS? q YES q NO (PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE AVAILABILITY).
EMERGENCY CONTACT: ________________________________ PH. NUMBER: (_____) ______-________
For refunds and cancellations please refer to our policies outlined at the bottom of the reunion program.
CANCELLATIONS WILL ONLY BE TAKEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00am-5:00pm EASTERN TIME (excluding
holidays). Call (757) 625-6401 to cancel reunion activities and obtain a cancellation code. Refunds processed 4-6 weeks
after reunion.
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SEE CHARLESTON, IT’S THE PLACE TO BE
NEW MEMBERS PLEASE JOIN US!
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USS TICONDEROGA VETERANS ASSOCIATION-MAY 22-27, 2014
CROWNE PLAZA - NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
Thursday, May 22
Early Bird Arrivals
Hospitality Room open for the duration of the reunion.
Friday, May 23
1:00pm 3:00pm -
5:00pm Reunion Registration Open
5:00pm Board Meeting
8:00am 9:00am 3:00pm -
8:30am Reunion Registration Open
2:30pm CITY TOUR / CONFEDERATE MUSEUM
5:00pm Reunion Registration Open. Additional hours will be posted
at the reunion, if necessary.
Saturday, May 24
Sunday, May 25
8:00am
11:30am
6:00pm
7:00pm
- 11:00am Business Meeting
- 4:00pm PATRIOTS POINT / USS YORKTOWN LUNCHEON
- 7:00pm Cash Bar
Dinner Buffet
Monday, May 26
9:30am
5:00pm
6:00pm
7:00pm
- 12:30pm BOONE HALL PLANTATION
- 6:00pm Pictures
Cash Bar
Banquet Dinner Buffet
Tuesday, May 27
8:00am - 9:00am Memorial Service
9:00am - 10:00am Farewell Breakfast (complimentary breakfast included in room rate)
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR ARMED FORCES REUNIONS, INC.
For attendees canceling reunion activities prior to the cut-off date, Armed Forces Reunions, Inc. (AFR) shall process a full
refund less the non-refundable AFR registration fee ($10 per person). Attendees canceling reunion activities after the cutoff date will be refunded to the fullest extent that AFR’s vendor commitments and guarantees will allow, less the nonrefundable AFR registration fee. Cancellations will only be taken Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 4:00pm
Eastern Standard Time, excluding holidays. Please call (757) 625-6401 to cancel reunion activities and obtain a
cancellation code. Refunds processed 4-6 weeks after reunion. Canceling your hotel reservation does not cancel your
reunion activities.
Register online and pay by credit card at
www.afr-reg.com/ticonderoga2014
(3% convenience fee will be added to all online transactions)
From: Robert F. Dorr
Subject: Seeking help from BigT Association members
Hello,
I'm Bob Dorr, author of books, magazine articles and newspaper columns about military history and a
former writer for Navy Times newspaper.
I'm writing a history of Bombing Eighty, or VB-80, to be published by a major New York publisher in
2015. I'm looking for anyone who can help with personal recollections, information or pictures of the
events of January 21, 1945, when Ticonderoga came under attack by kamikaze. I'm especially
looking for a way to add more detail to a description of Capt. Dixie Kiefer's performance on the bridge
while the ship was under attack.
Can you put me in contact with anyone who might help? I especially encourage people to pick up the
phone and call.
Best wishes,
Robert F. Dorr, 3411 Valewood Drive, Oakton VA 22124
[email protected] (703) 264-8950 cell (703) 395-5748
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FROM THE GUESTBOOK MESSAGE BOARD & EMAIL
Shipmates – every once and a while we put postings from our guestbook and the CG-47 Message Board
in the Newsletter. These are mainly questions from family members but some are from our shipmates
needing info. Many others are posted saying they enjoyed their time on board and maybe looking for
any person in their Division or certain persons they knew. Feel free to respond as needed.
If you are interested in being the coordinator for responses to these postings please contact our President,
John Deasy.
From: John Erlandson Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:50 PM Subject: Mail from Website
Is the there any shoulder patches for the USS Ticonderoga CVA 14 available?? Just a point of FYI Not only did I serve on
the USS Tico, my 7th G-Grandfather served at Fort Ticonderoga during the Rev. War a neat connection!!!!!!
Victor Perez
03-07-2014
[email protected]
MY FATHER WAS BORN IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS HE IS SO PROUD TO SERVE HIS COUNTRY AND BEING ON
THE BIG TI HE IS 89 AND STILL FULL OF LIFE HE CANT REMEMBER WHO HIS FRIENDS ARE ON THE SHIP . I
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE FATHER OR GRANDFATHER WAS ON THE SHIP PLEASE E-MAIL ME . HIS
DAUGHTER FLORENCE VASQUEZ.
Herbert B Kendal
02-24-2014
[email protected]
My grandfather Herbert B. Kendal was on board during WWII. He passed in 1997 but my father and I love collecting
stories of his service to keep his memory alive in all of us. If anyone has any, I would be greatly appreciative. Thank you
[email protected] Prudence Lake
02-02-2014
My father, John Patterson, was killed in the Kamikaze strikes in January, 1945. I would like to know if anyone remembers
him and can share any stories about their service together on the Ticonderoga.
[email protected] Kathleen Ebert
Hi, I am actually trying to find my birth father. He served on the Tico CVA-14. I have an official photo of him re-enlisting
in 1968 to head back to the Philippines. My father’s last name is Metz, I was adopted into the Lindorfer family in 1971.
My mother gave up sole custody in 1970. If anyone has information on his service or whereabouts I would appreciate
some help. Thanks for serving our country and God Bless You all, Gratefully, Kathleen Lynn (Metz) Lindorfer
Sharon Isacco
[email protected]
01-04-2014
My father was on the Ticonderoga in World War II when a kamikaze hit it. It was sometime around January 21, 1945. He
was killed. His name was John Miller or John McGee. Anyone remember him?
joe martinez
09-25-2013 [email protected]
HS-8 squadron / E4 postal clerk for my squadron trying to find someone that was aboard the tico during the time we were
in Vietnam, having a hard time to prove that to the VA because my DD214 states it but I guess they need more prove. we
used to go on shore to go pick-up the mail and supply. can anyone relate to this, thxs fellow shipmate.jm.
Patrick Maluy
09-03-201 [email protected]
Did anyone know my dad, Easton "Tack" Maluy? He served on Tico, but I have no information about when and where. If
you can help, it would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Douglas Kelton 08-19-2013 [email protected]
Need help getting verification about USS Ticonderoga's 1972-1973 deployment to Vietnam. I was aboard then assigned
to Air AntiSubron 35/VS-35. Even though my DD-214 says I served there and was awarded the Vietnam service medal
w/one bronze star they are saying I was never there and if I was we where never in enemy waters. So, they keep denying
me service connected disability. Can anyone help me out with this issue or tell me what I can do. Thank you.
Douglas W. Kelton 08-14-2013 [email protected]
I am having a problem with the VA system . I have a original DD-214 that states that I served in Vietnam & earned a
Vietnam service medal w/one bronze star. The VA keeps denying me when their own doctors have diagnosed me with all
these ailments because of my service and I have documentation that states that I did serve there. What can a old swabby
do to prove them wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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FROM THE GUESTBOOK MESSAGE BOARD & EMAIL (Continued)
Diane Ringer
07-19-2013
[email protected]
I need help very badly. My father was in supply on the ship when she was in Viet Nam and he is dead now but he died
fighting the VA for benifits he should have gotten and I am still after years fighting for him. His name was William Worley
and the Va says they lost part of his records in a fire in Chicago. I need men that were on the ship to contact me. Since
my dad was in supply it was different because he had to have a place were he could trade and get things from weird
places and in ways they did not talk about so dad was given a hootch on land in Nam and that is where he did business.
He got sick and suffered for many years because he was in contact with Agent Orange but the navy says I can't prove he
was on land getting all the goods he could get at all hours of days and nights from things and people that could not be
running all over the ship for lots of reasons. I just need someone to day that they did do it that way. I took care of my
father until he died and he suffered very badly that broke my heart and everyone that he knew he had lost contact with
our they had died. I need some help badly. I guess pictures of my dad there and his word was not good enough. I had
one other letter that my dad stayed on land but because I married that man many years later they discount him also.
Please help me at [email protected]. 256-638-8388. Cell is 256-605-1551 they tell me all my appeals are just about
over so please I need help fast. I know some of you will help me. Diane Ringer
Steve C. Grimes
06-03-2013
[email protected]
Please help me locate pictures and information of my Father. W.C. Grimes he served on the USS Ticonderoga 1956 till
1963.Thank you for your time Steve C. Grimes
James Leo Cooper
03-28-201
[email protected]
Greeting, My Father James L. Cooper was on this ship between 1955-1958.. CVA-14...He's currently living in Florida. I
would like to meet anybody who's parents or who themself was on this ship at the time... He mention to me he also
played Basketball for the ship , he was #3
Roger N. Thomas
03-19-2013
[email protected]
VS-33/LT 1970-74
The DANES article is incorrect. We went in and out of the war zone repeatedly just short of the time to get paid combat
pay. It was a deliberate ploy to save money at the expense of morale. We did get the Vietnam Service Medal.
It does not mention participation in Project Uptide which is now declassified but at the time was the most complex series
of ASW exercises and computer evaluated results.Nor does it mention our sortie into the Indian Ocean with a major role
to play during a "Bangladesh Crisis". Do we have the ability to correct DANES and our general public perception?.
Cal Harrop
01-31-2013
[email protected]
My father was on the TICO as a passenger leaving Pearl Harbor 15 Oct, 1945 & arriving at Tacoma, Washington on 22
Oct, 1945 as part of Operation Magic Carpet sailing. I saw a photo @ Ft Ticonderoga showing soldiers sleeping on the
hanger deck of the TICO during an Operation Magic Carpet sailing. I am trying to determine if that photo was from his
sailing. I can email the picture to anybody who thinks they might know anything about it. I would appreciate any help as
my Dad has been dead for several years & I think that he might be in this picture.
[email protected] 02-04-2014 Listed on CG-47 message board
My father served on the Ti back in 56-58. His name was Willis B. Jones or "WB Jones as he was known. He
was from West Virginia. He passed away in 2004 but I am his oldest son and I am trying to find anyone
whom may have served with him to gain some information on him. I appreciate anyone whom can help
me out. SFC Rick Jones
[email protected]
My Father, Johnnie McLendon was in the Navy and on the Ticonderoga in 1944. He enlisted the day he
graduated from High School in 1943 but only served 1.5 years before being injured on the Ticonderoga.
I'm trying to learn more about what happened. He said that they were in the midst of the Philippine
Campaign when he and several others were transferring from one ship to another. My dad was crushed
from the waist down but survived. He spent the next 3 years in various Hospitals but then lived to marry
and have 5 children. He passed away in 1985. I'm trying to learn more about exactly what happened. I
don't know if they were transferring the men due to the Typhoon in November 1944 or the kamikaze
attack. Several men died when the ships were pushed together by a huge wave. Someone pulled my dad
back on board. If anyone has info about this, I'd love to hear it.
Mary Ann Eggen 04-10-2013
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USS TICONDEROGA REUNION ASSOCIATION Tour Descriptions
CITY TOUR / CONFEDERATE MUSEUM - [Saturday, May 24]
9:00am board bus, 2:30pm back at hotel
Begin the day with a two-hour guided tour of the Holy City, named for its many
picturesque churches. Favorite sites include the Battery overlooking Charleston's harbor
and Fort Sumter, colorful Rainbow Row, the Citadel, and White Point Gardens. Arrive
for an early lunch and shopping on your own in the Market Area, Charleston's historic
marketplace surrounded by restaurants and eateries of all types. After lunch, enjoy
a stop at the Confederate Museum. The building served as a recruiting station during
the Civil War. A National Historic Landmark, it’s considered one of Charleston’s best
examples of Greek Revival-style architecture. The museum contains exhibits such as
cannons, uniforms, swords, flags and other artifacts of the Confederacy. Catch a true
glimpse into Civil War history.
$46/Person includes bus, guide, and admissions. Lunch on your own.
PATRIOTS POINT / USS YORKTOWN LUNCHEON - [Sunday, May 25]
11:30am board bus, 4:00pm back at hotel
Start the morning touring Patriots Point, home of the largest naval and maritime museum
in the world. Visit the carrier USS Yorktown, the submarine Clamagore, and a replica of
a Vietnam Support base. Priceless war planes used during wars and conflicts
spanning from WWII to Desert Storm are featured aboard the Yorktown's 40,000
square foot hangar bay and atop the 888 foot flight deck. Patriots Point is also the home
of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and their official Medal of Honor Museum
with tons of interactive exhibits. Lunch will be aboard the USS Yorktown. Relive the
memories!
$56/Person includes bus, escort, admission, and lunch.
BOONE HALL PLANTATION - [Monday, May 26]
9:30am board bus, 12:30pm back at hotel
Arrive at America's most photographed plantation, Boone Hall Plantation. Drive down
the famous three-quarter mile avenue of massive, Spanish moss draped live oaks. Step
back in time and relive the grandeur of the Old South when you tour the mansion,
smokehouse, gardens, original slave quarters, and cotton gin house. There will be an
approximate two block walk to the house from where the buses must stop. Level
walking, but please wear comfortable shoes.
$49/Person includes bus, guide, and admission.
Please plan to be at the bus boarding area at least five minutes prior to the scheduled time.
All trips require a minimum of thirty-five people, unless otherwise stated.
We are excited about the Tico Reunion!
If you are planning on attending the reunion in Charleston don't delay in
placing an order for hats, t-shirts, or polo shirts to take along on the trip.
The Tico Store has added a variety of new items for purchase! Visit the
Ships Store section of the association website at www.bigt.net to see our
NEW selection of merchandise that will proudly display your Naval
service.
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WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS!
NEW
FIRST NAME
Walter Dan William Robert Larry Bob David David
Ron Ron Salvatore Dennis James Francis
George Richard Dennis David Kenneth Norm
Robert
Donald David
Richard
Jim
Basil MEMBERS SINCE
06/01/13
LAST NAME
Adler Barone Blythe Burton Chauvin Erner Gai Graf
Jones Lana LoBue Macke O'Brien Partel
Petermann Quinn Segar Shaprio Sherman Sorensen
Strother
Turner Valdez
Widergren
Winchester
Wyatt DIVISON
RD3 Div X Div A Div B Div EN Div V‐1 Div CG‐47 CG‐47 VS‐37 AT3 Div B Div V‐5 Div OC Div OI/OPS Div
E Div OA Div E Div VT‐80 V‐2 Div OP Div
2nd Div
SQD‐11 S‐6 Div
5th Div
Associate
X Div YEARS ABOARD
44‐46 67‐68 44‐45 63‐65 66‐68 57‐59 86‐89 85‐88 1971 70‐71 44‐45 65‐67 64‐66 67‐68 54‐56 57‐61 68‐72 44‐45 63‐65 63‐65 44‐46 45‐46 67‐69 60‐63 Historian
60‐62 WELCOME ABOARD!
03/15/14
CURRENTLY LIVES IN
Dover Lakeside Park Bull Head City
Draper Franklin Mancos Burke Norwich Farmington Beaumont Westchester Taylorville Las Cruces Vero Beach Southbury
Highland Mankato Manteo Lansdale McKinney
Anchorage Canon City
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Florida
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Illinois
Minnesota
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Texas
Alaska
Colorado
California
California
England
Oklahoma
THANK YOU TO THE MEMBERS BELOW WHO
GENEROUSLY GAVE TO THE BIGT ASSOCIATION!
DONATIONS MADE TO USS TICONDEROGA VETERANS ASSOCIATION BETWEEN 6/1/13 and 3/15/14
FIRST NAME
Walter
John
Robert
Art
Forest
Coy
John
Don
John
Ed
Dan
Charles
George
Lavern
Ed
Tom
Sherwin
Charles
Charlie
Larry
Dahl
Dale
John
George
Parker
Antonio
Van
Sandra
Tom
Dennis
Gary
Dennis
Bob
James
Kenneth
Douglas
Dick
Stan
Cynthia
Ed
Dan
Tom
LAST NAME
Adler
Andrulonis
Burton
Casello
Christy
Danner
Deasy
DePoulter
Dupont
Ellis
Famas
Fournier
Garcia
Golen
Gorton
Graves
Greenberg
Herbert
Hill
Klick
McChristian
Miller
Partridge
Passantino
Patterson
Perales
Reddington
Romagnoli
Rostkowski
SaBell
Schmidt
Segar
Sexton
Slay
Smith
Smith
Stohr
Szejnar
Thebaud
Trotter
Williams
Worthy
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MEMORIAL FUND
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DIGITAL RECORDS
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HORNET MUSEUM
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X
CV-14 REMEMBERANCES AND OTHER TICO CREW BIOGRAPHIES
This is the subject of the 2014 Reunion in Charleston, SC. We will be publishing a booklet with this title as the gift for those in
attendance. Part of this booklet will be the 96 page TURNER Publishing Co book entitled USS TICONDEROGA CV-CVACVS-14 which was published in 1996. We will be republishing it and allowing new “Letters of Legacy” and Biographies to be
added. Sample descriptions of the attack “Letters of Legacy” are shown on top below with Biographies under them. If you did
not submit one or if your family knows your story and wants to submit they can do so.
WE NEED YOUR BIOGRAPHY FOR THE BOOK!
The other part are Biographies submitted by shipmates. If you want to submit a Biography or an updated Biography we would
love to have it. If you have a picture (or 2{one in uniform and a recent one}) please include them. There is no charge for
including you in the book. The cost will be the purchase of the book after it is done. We hope to keep the charge at $20.00 plus
$5.00 shipping.
PLEASE HURRY - DEADLINE – APRIL 15, 2014!
We would like to get your submissions in a digital format to save us time in putting it into the book. We need to have your
submission by April 15, 2014 in time to get it to the publisher in time to get it published. Submissions can be between 2000 and
4000 characters (letters, spaces and punctuation symbols). When you send your submission please tell us if you are going to the
reunion or are interested in buying the book. We would prefer getting a picture or pictures that do not need to be returned if
you mail them.
Email them to: [email protected] or US Mail to: Gordon Humphrey, 15030 223rd Drive SE, Monroe, WA 98272-9089
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Hey Shipmates, Can you spare a …?
In case you haven’t noticed our membership is aging (just a little bit).
Despite some rather heroic efforts (thanks George), we have not lured as
many young, regular dues-paying, members from the Cruiser years as we
would like and a lot of the Carrier guys opted for life membership during
the past 10 years. We think more of the Cruiser crew will come around
in a few years when they get a chance to look up from raising and
supporting young families. I know that’s what happened to me.
Your dues and donations to the General Fund are used to: maintain the website, publish and
mail the newsletter, send out correspondence and acknowledgements, make up membership
cards, pay organization fees, pay for postage/returns, make copies of pertinent documents, and
purchase necessary supplies. Check your Newsletter mailing label, if the year on it is prior
to DEC 31, 2014 your dues are past due, so please catch up! If you are a lifetime member
a small donation would be nice and well appreciated…Thanks!
Reunions are paid for by the attendees. They stand alone and do not dip into dues or general
donations.
We hope you like what has been done with the newsletter and website over the past few years.
We think both are top-notch and just keep improving (thanks Gordon).
Bottom line: Costs keep going up and receipts have leveled and are beginning to drop. So, we
are going to have to find a little help to keep up the quality. (Ready? Here come the Navy
metaphors: Donations of any amount to the General fund will help keep us afloat, in fighting trim,
with everything properly painted and shipshape. We are running a very tight ship but, can’t keep
steaming at this rate much longer without an UNREP.)
We have kept dues at $20 for many years and $100 still buys lifetime membership for older
shipmates (which is rapidly becoming most of us). We want to keep things affordable and will
be discussing options at the annual board meeting in Charleston. But don’t wait, please help if
you can!
OK. Enough of that! Holly and I are looking forward to the May reunion in South Carolina.
What a great location. I don’t know exactly what it is, but we always come away from each
reunion a little sad that it is over and excited that there will be another one in just a year. If you
have never had the opportunity to attend a Tico reunion, we hope you will soon. Remember that
these are family friendly events. Spouses, children, and guests are very welcome. The Association
always tries to make it an entertaining vacation as well as a chance to see old friends and re-live
memories.
Finally, please keep us informed if there are any changes in your address or member
information (mail returns are costly), if you have any contributions of memorabilia for the
association, items we might be able to use in the newsletter or website, and, especially, if you
know of a member’s passing or serious illness.
Thanks,
Dennis
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THE CHAPLAIN’S CORNER By
Andrew Jensen, Captain, CHC, USN
In the summer of 1978, I took my sons to a Fleet Reserve Association picnic. My older
son was in high school and my younger son was in junior high school. The special guests
at the picnic were World War I Veterans who were members of the Association. I told
my sons that they might not ever have another chance to meet WW I Veterans because
there were so few of them left at that time. At the picnic, I asked some of the veterans
to share with my sons some of their WWI experiences and their experiences in the
Mediterranean Fleet and the Pacific Fleet following WWI. I was fascinated by the memories of these old
veterans and I know my sons were also, My sons have thanked me many times for that occasion when they
met these veterans. It was not many years after that 1978 event that there were only a small handful of
WWI Veterans and then there were none.
The Big T Reunion this year is dedicating a large portion of the activities to WWII Veterans, so they can
reminisce about their service on the TICONDEROGA during WWII and the time of the ship’s
commissioning. They will give us a touch of history that will never again be available to us. This year’s
reunion is a very special one and one we will not be able to duplicate. I hope you can make it to this special
event.
I look forward to seeing you at the 2014 BigT Reunion at Charleston, NC.
It is with deep sadness that we report the DEATHS of the following shipmates,
friends, and family members:
Peter P Brown – Peter was a life member who died November 9, 2013 at the age of 92 at his residence in
Marshfield Massachusetts. While on the ship during World War II he was a Petty Officer First Class and was
on-board during the Kamikaze attacks. After the war he worked at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy MA and
later as a carpenter for more than 50 years. Peter was a lifelong member of the VFW. He is survived by his
wife Priscilla (Pat), 4 sons and 1 daughter, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Allen B Burley – Allen was a member of the Association who died December 2, 2013 in Alexandria Manor,
Nazareth, PA at the age of 97. While on board he was an AM 2/C-T in V-5 Division and served from 19441945. Allen was a “Plank Owner” who was awarded 5 Bronze Stars for acts of heroism and meritorious service
in a combat zone. Allen worked for 40 years as a machinist for Taylor-Wharton before retiring. He was a long
time member of the American Legion and is survived by two sons, 3 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren
Rose Beigh - Rose was the wife of Association member Clyde Beigh. Rose passed away in July 2013.
June Schutte - June was the wife of Harold W Schutte who served aboard the Ticonderoga from 1944-1945.
After Harold’s death in 2004 June continued as an Honorary Member of the Association. June passed away on
December 14, 2013.
Eugene C Ernst – Eugene was a Lifetime Member of the Association who died January 12, 2013 in Syracuse
New York, at the age of 90. While on the ship during World War II he was an RTM 1/C in V-4 Division and was
present during the Kamikaze attacks. After his discharge he graduated from Clarkson College with an electrical
engineering degree and had a 35 year career at General Electric working in Alaska. From there he transferred to
Sacramento California where he married his wife Elda. We were notified by his daughter Sandra who informed
us that: “Eugene attended many of the ‘BigT’ reunions and proudly wore his CV-14 hat wherever he went…and
would always tell his story of the USS Ticonderoga whenever anyone would ask.” A generous donation was
received by the Association from Sandra. Thank you.
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YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE CHARLESTON!
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SHIP STORE ORDER FORM: CRUISER ITEMS
NO
ITEM
PRICE
1
Antique Bronze Coin
$15 plus $5 shipping
2
Merlin Gold Coin
$15 plus $5 shipping
3
Peter Hsu Drawing
$20 plus $5 shipping
4
Color picture of ship
$5 plus $2 shipping
5
Color collage of ship pictures
$5 plus $2 shipping
6
Radar waveguide seal
$5 plus $2 shipping
7
Cachet/Ship/Pascagoula Cancel
$6 plus $1 shipping
8
Cachet/Decom Today/ Pascagoula
$6 plus $1 shipping
9
10
11
Cachet/Last Day Postal Service Pasc.
Any of above signed by CO
Cachet/Ship/Ticonderoga Cancel
$6 plus $1 shipping
$10 plus $1 shipping
$6 plus $1 shipping
12
Cachet/Decom Today/Ticonderoga
$6 plus $1 shipping
13
Cachet/Last Day Postal Service Tico
$6 plus $1 shipping
14
Any of above signed by CO
$10 plus $1 shipping
15
Flag flown over ship on 25 Sept 04
USS TICONDEROGA History/Educational
Video Set (Just $3.00 per DVD!)
40th REUNION Commemorative booklet
$50 plus $5 shipping
16
17
QTY
PRICE
$55 plus $5 shipping
$10 plus $5 shipping
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE! FOR
ORDERS OF ITEMS 1‐17 ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
On orders of $30 a Peter Hsu drawing will be included free
of charge.
Checks (if you are not ordering using PAYPAL) should be
made to USS TICONDEROGA! VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION
Orders should be mailed to:
Ed Trotter 1150 Baywood Ave Camarillo, CA 93010‐3005
[email protected]
If you have an e‐mail address it is suggested that you include
it here:____________________________________ and your
phone number here:_______________________ in case
we have to contact you for some reason.
PLEASE check availability of products & SEE images of these
items on the “Ship's Store” page at: www.bigt.net.
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Total:
_______
SHIP STORE ORDER FORM: CARRIER ITEMS
NO
ITEM
PRICE
$12 + $9 Parcel Post
$12 + $11 Priority/Track#
$20 includes shipping
ADD $2.25 for Scrambled
17
Ceramic Coffee Mug w/Logo & Tiger
18 Ball Caps–CV‐14 or CVA‐14 or CVS‐14 or CG‐47
19
USS TICONDEROGA Warship Pictorial Book
$20 includes shipping
20
White Polo Shirt – M, L (S,XL,2X,3X N/A)
$29 includes shipping
21
Blue Polo Shirt ‐ S,M,L,XL
Blue Polo Shirts – 2X,3X
$29 includes shipping
$31 includes shipping
22
Round TICO Patch (5 inches)
$11 includes shipping
23
TICO Tiger patch
$11 includes shipping
24
25
26
27
28
License Plate Frame(s):
White with Blue Lettering
Blue with White Lettering
Carrier Holiday Ornaments Colors:
BLUE, RED, GREEN
Cruiser Holiday Ornaments Colors:
BLUE, RED, GREEN, WHITE
Gray Tee Shirts – S,M,L,XL
Gray Tee Shirts – 2X,3X
Travel Mug – Carrier
Travel Mug ‐ Cruiser
QTY
$5 for 1,
$12 for 4,
$8 for 2,
$17 for 5,
$10 for 3,
$25 for 10
$10 for 1 $18 for 2
$24 for 3 Includes Shipping
$10 for 1 $18 for 2
$24 for 3 Includes Shipping
$20 Includes Shipping
$22 Includes Shipping
$18 Includes Shipping
$18 Includes Shipping
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE!
FOR ITEMS 17-28 ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
CHECKS: (if you are not ordering using PAYPAL)
should be made to:
USS TICONDEROGA VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION
Orders should be mailed to:
Arthur Casello
1737 Hoyt Ave. E. St. Paul, MN. 55106
Email: [email protected]
If you have an e‐mail address,
it is suggested that you include it here:
and your phone number here:
in case we have to contact you for some reason or send you a tracking #
PLEASE check availability of products & SEE images of these items
on the “Carrier Store” page at: www.bigt.net OR Email
[email protected]
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Total:
PRICE
REGISTER AT WWW.BIGT.NET!
INVITE YOUR
FRIENDS & FAMILY!
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LETS MAKE THIS A GREAT REUNION!
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$10,000 - FLEET ADMIRAL
$5,000 - ADMIRAL
$2,500 - VICE ADMIRAL
$1,500 - REAR ADMIRAL
$1,000 - COMMODORE
$500 - CAPTAIN
$250 - COMMANDER
$100 - LIEUTENANT
$50 - ENSIGN
USS TICONDEROGA
MUSEUM ROOM
ON USS HORNET
INDIVIDUAL
PLANK OWNER
BENEFITS
NAME PERMANENTLY DISPLAYED ON THE SHIP
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
10% DISCOUNTS AT USS HORNET'S GIFT SHOP
X
X
X
X
X
LIFE
TIME
4
3
2
1
X
X
X
X
X
X
NUMBER OF YEARS FREE ADMISSION TO
USS HORNET AND USS YORKTOWN
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP IN BIG T VETERANS
ASSOCIATION
SPECIAL GUEST PASSES TO ALL SHIP EVENTS
STATEROOM STAY ON THE USS HORNET
(2 NIGHTS PER YEAR)
LIFE ONE
TIME TIME
YES, I want to support the USS TICONDEROGA Museum Room on
USS HORNET. I have enclosed my tax deductible gift of $________to
“The Big T Veterans’ Association”. Over the next three years I plan to
reach the following plank owner level:
$50
$100
$250
$500
$1000
Ensign
Lieutenant
Commander
Captain
Commodore
____
____
____
____
____
$1500 Rear Admiral
$2500 Vice Admiral
$5,000 Admiral
$10,000 Fleet Admiral
____
____
____
____
Name: _______________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
City: _____________________State: _____ Zip: ____________
Optional: Phone no._________________________
E-Mail: ___________________________________
I also want to volunteer my services or make the following donations,
please contact me. I can help with or will loan/donate the following:
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PLEASE SEND THIS FORM AND YOUR DUES TO:
DENNIS W. SABELL - SECRETARY
P. O. BOX 474 WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80034
Make Check Payable to Big T Veterans’ Association
PLEASE PRINT
NAME:
DIVISION:
RANK:
(highest while aboard) YEARS ABOARD:
APT. # / LOT #:
to
(reported ‐left)
SPOUSE'S NAME:
ADDRESS/ P.O. BOX:
CITY:
STATE:
Alternate Address:
Above Alternate Address for Newsletters Mailed in: Jan
ZIP:
Apr
Jul
Oct
Optional Information:
If the information below is provided you will be giving permission for
this information to be shared with other members
PHONE#:
FAX #:
E‐MAIL ADDRESS: _____________
CELL#:
_________@:___________________________________
Dues Included for Period:
($20) . . . Dues for Jan. ‐ Dec. 2014
($20) . . . Dues for Jan. ‐ Dec. 2015
($20) . . . Dues for Jan. ‐ Dec. 2016
. . . Or Lifetime Membership Amount (See Below)
THIS FORM CAN BE
PRINTED FROM
WWW.BIGT.NET
REUNION PAGE.
YOU CAN ALSO PAY
YOUR DUES USING
THE INSERTED
ENVELOPE IN THIS
NEWSLETTER.
Personal Gift Contributions to:
Memorial Fund
General Fund
USS Hornet Museum Room
TOTAL
Please Remember: For dues or contribution, notify treasurer and secretary of any change of address
Lifetime Membership Amounts:
Age 29 & under= $ 1,100
Age 39 & under = $
900
Age 49 & under = $
700
Age 59 & under=
Age 69 & under =
Age 70 & older =
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$ 500
$ 300
$ 100
USS Ticonderoga Veterans’ Association
c/o 3930 QUAY STREET
Wheat Ridge CO 80033-4954
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
CHARLESTON SC! MAY 22th – 27th 2014
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