- 12/25/00 15:54:22

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My great-uncle, Lt. Commander A.E. Loeser served and died on the Atlanta. A destroyer escort, the Loeser, was later commissioned in his memory. David Chamberlin dchamberlin@bigfoot.com

Dennis - 12/22/00 01:53:59

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I am printing all this information up for my father-in-law whose brother, James Shamp, was on the Juneau. You have done a fine job. Dennis Wilhelm

Dennis - 12/22/00 01:51:47

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I am printing all this information up for my father-in-law whose brother, James Shamp, was on the Juneau. You have done a fine job. Dennis Wilhelm

Bill McBride - 12/17/00 18:26:51

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That night i was a signalman on the Uss SanJuan CL54 one of the sister ships to the Atlanta and Juneau,ive never forgotten them and still think of them.God Bless.WJMCL54

Bill McBride - 12/17/00 18:26:17

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That night i was a signalman on the Uss SanJuan CL54 one of the sister ships to the Atlanta and Juneau,ive never forgotten them and still think of them.God Bless.WJMCL54

stephen - 12/07/00 21:28:17

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I am very pleased with your web site. it informitive and has everything I am looking for. Being a grandson of a navyman (DE-346) I am interested in the navy battles of WWII and you did a great job of remembering the men of the atlanta and the the men who ave their lives.

wadedkmc@aol.com - 12/04/00 06:34:26

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I saw a framed war bond for sale in a junk store in Kennesaw,Ga. for the USS ATLANTA from 1943. Then happened to catch part of TV Documentary on the battle where she was sank. This was interesting that it occurred all on the same weeekend. 12/03/00. I t ought I would check out the webb about the USS ATLANTA to find about the ship. THANK-YOU to all WWII VETERANS.

Jim Van Riper - 11/29/00 06:58:59

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My father was a plankowner on the USS Oakland CL-95. I've been doing research on his ship, where she was & what she was doing during the time he was a crewmember, to be put into notebook-form for his memories. Your site is very informative and interesti g. I thank God and the men who gave of themselves to fight so we could have the freedoms we so enjoy in this country today.

Jeff Dahn - 11/22/00 09:04:11

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Thanks for the site. My dad was a seaman second on the Mighty A, survived the battle, and medically discharged in 44. We all grew up with the Atlanta.

Jeff Dahn - 11/22/00 09:04:06

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Thanks for the site. My dad was a seaman second on the Mighty A, survived the battle, and medically discharged in 44. We all grew up with the Atlanta.

betsey - 11/17/00 02:57:08
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Thank you for this site. My uncle Robert Swick was one of the soldiers killed on the Atlanta and this site gave me much sought after information. Thanks!

Don - 11/07/00 10:30:57

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Great job.. I am a big fan of this class.. Good histories and a lot of photos I haven't seen yet...Thanks! Don Macomber

CrabtreeB - 11/02/00 19:01:58
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Searching for next USS Atlanta reunion on behalf of my Dad, JESSE W. DAVIS, who served with on the Atlanta. Excellent Site! Brenda Davis Crabtree

dick - 10/26/00 19:41:34

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We must remember the pass,enjoyed your hard work putting togeather. I getting up in age now im going on 75 years,Iwas on cl/aa USS TUCSON 98 I WAS A P/O.my sc/3 for the cheifs..my e-mail add is richard@kOAN.COM GOD BLESS YOU

Steve - 10/22/00 15:18:47

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I saw this Medal for sale on Ebay and I thought that some family member might want to save it. I am in no way affiliated with the seller and think that these kind of things should never leave a family's possession. I hope some family member can save Mr.Jo nsons medal that was given to him for the utmost sacrifice for his country... This is the message that the seller has on Ebay.... ""TYPE TWO FULL WRAP BROOCH USN/MC PATTERN PURPLE HEART IN VERY NICE CONDITION. IN ITS ORIGINAL SHORT TITLED NAVY LEATHERETTE CASE, HAS DEEP OFFICIAL HAND ENGRAVED NAMING "RAYMOND L. JOHNSON S2C USN" FANCY ENGRAVING, WITH ADDED ENGRAVERS SWIRLS AND ARROW AT BOTTOM NICE!!! SOLD WITH SOME RESEARCH, JOHNSON WAS FROM LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA,HE WAS KILLED AUGUST 9 1942 ON THE HEAVY CRUISER USS ASTORIA CA34. IN THE BATTLE OF SAVO ISLAND NEAR GUADALCANAL IN THIS FAMOUS NIGHT ACTION THE ALLIES LOST 4 CRUISERS AND 2 DESTROYERS. IF YOU WANT AN EARLY IN THE WAR NAVY KIA PURPLE HEART HERE IT IS. A GREAT PIECE OF NAVAL HISTORY. PLEASE VIEW ALL 5 PHOTOS. BUYER PAYS POSTAGE DETERMINED BY THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE ITEM. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION. THANK YOU FOR BIDDING AND GOOD LUCK.""

RonNokc - 10/16/00 16:50:48

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Thanks for the history, my dad Russell M. Cardwell served on the Atlanta and survived the battle but was deeply effected by it for the remainder of his life.

- 10/06/00 15:05:00

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For many years as a lad growing up in southwestern Pennsylvania I heard my mom and dad talk of my Uncle Stanley (my dad's brother)having been on the same ship as the 5 Sullivan Brothers. Of course, this was the USS JUNEAU which, as we know, was sunk on Friday the thirteenth of November, 1942 by the Japanese submarine I-26. My uncle's name was Stanley Kokoska and was from Republic, Pennsylvania. (His name is listed on page 312 of Dan Kurzman's book, Left to Die - The Tragedy of the USS JUNEAU.) Ironically, I joined the U.S. Navy in 1956 fresh out of high school and after boo camp and Class "A" Yeoman School reported for Basic Submarine School in New London, Connecticut. Subsequently I then qualified as a submariner on the USS SEA ROBIN (ss 407). I have often wondered if my fascination with subs was a result of my uncle's tra ic event. Several years ago my mom gave me a post card dated October 30, 1942 written by my uncle on which he states that he is well. Little did he realize that in a few short weeks he would be a part of history. Should any of the relatives of the JUNEAU's crewmemb rs have in their possession any pictures, letters, etc. bearing the name of Stanley Kokoska, please e-mail me at Sub407@aol.com Thank you... John Kokish 10-06-00

Don - 10/03/00 01:14:33

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Testing the current guest book.. Thankyou all for visiting and signing our book. Your visits and messages make this an informative web site and adds a personal touch as well. Thanks