Comments on: USS Liscome Bay: Hit By a Torpedo Near Makin Atoll During World War II http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Sat, 18 May 2013 07:15:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Robert Johnson http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-1094830 Robert Johnson Tue, 07 May 2013 02:21:47 +0000 #comment-1094830 Karen, The same story applies to my dad - William J Johnson, SN at the time, age 16, who survived the sinking and went on to fly as tail gunner in TBM3's - Avengers. He rarely talked about the War and details. He got stationed at NAS Patuxent River, MD after the war, and was pulled over to the US Air Force up at Andrews AFB and ended up as Crew Chief and (CMS) for President Eisenhower and served in the White House for a spell. He passed on Aug of 1999. He did serve in Korean War with Gen Clark. I am researching his history. To the Greatest Generation ever - I salute you - God Speed....RMCS, USNR B Johnson, retired Karen,

The same story applies to my dad – William J Johnson, SN at the time, age 16, who survived the sinking and went on to fly as tail gunner in TBM3's – Avengers. He rarely talked about the War and details. He got stationed at NAS Patuxent River, MD after the war, and was pulled over to the US Air Force up at Andrews AFB and ended up as Crew Chief and (CMS) for President Eisenhower and served in the White House for a spell. He passed on Aug of 1999. He did serve in Korean War with Gen Clark. I am researching his history. To the Greatest Generation ever – I salute you – God Speed….RMCS, USNR B Johnson, retired

]]> By: Phyllis Le http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-1073218 Phyllis Le Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:21:47 +0000 #comment-1073218 The names of the crew are on the wall at 'The Punch Bowl\ memorial in Honolulu. If you go to the office building on site, you can get information on the location of your relative's name. My brother-in-law's name is listed and we visited the memorial. The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (locally known as Punchbowl) is a cemetery located in Honolulu, Hawaii that serves a memorial to those men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. It is administered by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Millions of visitors visit the cemetery each year, and it is one of the more popular tourist attractions in Hawaii. The names of the crew are on the wall at 'The Punch Bowl\ memorial in Honolulu. If you go to the office building on site, you can get information on the location of your relative's name. My brother-in-law's name is listed and we visited the memorial.

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (locally known as Punchbowl) is a cemetery located in Honolulu, Hawaii that serves a memorial to those men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. It is administered by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Millions of visitors visit the cemetery each year, and it is one of the more popular tourist attractions in Hawaii.

]]> By: scott hurley http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-875932 scott hurley Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:02:26 +0000 #comment-875932 Dalton m. Teague was my great uncle.he did not survive the sinking.wanting info.on where he was when the torpedo struck and what his rank and duties.thanks Dalton m. Teague was my great uncle.he did not survive the sinking.wanting info.on where he was when the torpedo struck and what his rank and duties.thanks

]]> By: Butch dreser http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-860177 Butch dreser Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:46:28 +0000 #comment-860177 My uncle Francis Curly was a survivor of this terrible tragedy. I lost touch with him thru the years. Last I heard when I was a teen, that he lived in minnisota.my grandmother told me he had nightmares throughout his life. Any info on my uncle would be greatly appreciated. I'm a Vietnam vet and I thank you for creating this site and honoring all those who served our great nation. My uncle Francis Curly was a survivor of this terrible tragedy.
I lost touch with him thru the years. Last I heard when I was a teen, that he lived in minnisota.my grandmother told me he had nightmares throughout his life. Any info on my uncle would be greatly appreciated. I'm a Vietnam vet and I thank you for creating this site and honoring all those who served our great nation.

]]> By: aaron kimery http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-828858 aaron kimery Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:31:06 +0000 #comment-828858 Mike, Jack Shelton was my great uncle and my fathers namesake. I have a set of horns from a deer killed By him but know nothing else. I would love to know what you Have found out about him Thank you Aaron kimery Mike, Jack Shelton was my great uncle
and my fathers namesake. I have a set of horns from a deer killed
By him but know nothing else. I would love to know what you
Have found out about him
Thank you
Aaron kimery

]]> By: Staci Corey http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-827248 Staci Corey Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:49:39 +0000 #comment-827248 My grandfather, A. Ward, was a chief radio man aboard the USS Liscombe Bay. My grandmother as well as my mother have shared many a great story of him, but I would like to hear from others and survivors if they have any stories they would like to share. Thank you. My grandfather, A. Ward, was a chief radio man aboard the USS Liscombe Bay. My grandmother as well as my mother have shared many a great story of him, but I would like to hear from others and survivors if they have any stories they would like to share. Thank you.

]]> By: Elizabeth Anderson http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-826770 Elizabeth Anderson Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:40:57 +0000 #comment-826770 My only uncle, Robert McAlpine Maxwell (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) was among the missing. I never met him, but, thankfully, came to know him because, despite being heartbroken about his loss, my grandparents kept his memory alive in the stories and pictures that they shared with my sister and I while we were growing up. If anyone knew my uncle, I would love to hear from them. Thanks in advance. My only uncle, Robert McAlpine Maxwell (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) was among the missing. I never met him, but, thankfully, came to know him because, despite being heartbroken about his loss, my grandparents kept his memory alive in the stories and pictures that they shared with my sister and I while we were growing up. If anyone knew my uncle, I would love to hear from them. Thanks in advance.

]]> By: David Miller http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-826768 David Miller Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:30:40 +0000 #comment-826768 I am trying to find any information regarding my uncle, Robert George Leach, Jr., who parished on the Licome Bay. Anyone with information as to where I can find a crew manifest, list of duties or where he he was stationed at the time of the attack who be musch appreciated. God Bless them all! I am trying to find any information regarding my uncle, Robert George Leach, Jr., who parished on the Licome Bay. Anyone with information as to where I can find a crew manifest, list of duties or where he he was stationed at the time of the attack who be musch appreciated. God Bless them all!

]]> By: Thomas Robert Matthews http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-826549 Thomas Robert Matthews Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:26:13 +0000 #comment-826549 I was named after my mother's cousin, Thomas Roberts, who lost his life in the service of our country aboard the USS Liscome Bay. Thomas was the only child of Frank and May Roberts and they never got over the loss of their son. I remember as a child the grief in their eyes every day of their lives. My cousin, Jack Gallagher, and I continue to keep his memory alive. Thomas was recently recognized during the Honor-a-Vet ceremony conducted by the Rensselaer County Veterans' Office in Troy, NY. We remain proud of his service and all those brave men who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our nation free. May God bless them all and keep them forever in our thoughts and prayers. I was named after my mother's cousin, Thomas Roberts, who lost his life in the service of our country aboard the USS Liscome Bay. Thomas was the only child of Frank and May Roberts and they never got over the loss of their son. I remember as a child the grief in their eyes every day of their lives. My cousin, Jack Gallagher, and I continue to keep his memory alive. Thomas was recently recognized during the Honor-a-Vet ceremony conducted by the Rensselaer County Veterans' Office in Troy, NY. We remain proud of his service and all those brave men who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our nation free. May God bless them all and keep them forever in our thoughts and prayers.

]]> By: Deborah Milne http://www.historynet.com/uss-liscome-bay-hit-by-a-torpedo-near-makin-atoll-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-824997 Deborah Milne Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:52:40 +0000 #comment-824997 Ralph, My mother, Madge, was married to Seibert. I have quite few photos and other items that were Seibert's. Please contact me if you are interested in them. Debbie Milne Ralph,
My mother, Madge, was married to Seibert. I have quite few photos and other items that were Seibert's. Please contact me if you are interested in them.
Debbie Milne

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