USS Atlanta CL51
USS Juneau CL52
Guestbook Entries
USS Atlanta CL51USS Juneau CL52
Guestbook Entries
Undated through Nov.27, 1998
The purpose of this page is to make it eaiser to view the guest book entries without having to page through numerous pages in the guest book, which is time consuming. This page will be updated throughout the week.
Record 118
Name: Kai Willadsen
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Denmark
Time: 1999-03-05 21:09:00
Comments: Thanks for the tour. The offered options on "How did you find us" are not
sufficient. I read an article in the IPMS/USA Journal... One possible addition to the site might
be ship's plans to tempt ship modelers?
Record 117
Name: George Fleetwood
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Sweden
Time: 1999-02-15 20:25:00
Comments: Just found you. You are bookmarked, and tomorrow I will buy papers for my
printer and come back!Thank you!
Record 116
Name: Paul Hobbs
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: UK
Time: 1999-02-10 22:01:00
Comments: I worked on Guadalcanal from Dec 95 to July 98. I was able to study the history
and see the sites of the battles first hand. It is awe inspiring to realise the sacrifices made over
those long months in this remote and beautiful part of the world. I dove the CL51 twice in due
reverence and fully concious of the personal sacrifices and losses of those on board her and of
those that remained. I can only say a humble thanks to all those that have struggled to preserve
our freedoms.
Record 115
Name: EUGENE GIBSON
Website: Gibsonholders, Inc.
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Eugene, OR
Time: 1999-01-29 00:37:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
Record 114
Name: Bonnie Bradshaw Ford
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Clemmons, NC
Time: 1999-01-22 21:38:00
Comments: Daughter of Willis Tom Bradshaw, lost on the USS Juneau. Mr. Bradshaw left
wife and two children, one boy and one girl. We were ages 5 and 6 when he died.
Record 113
Name: Chris
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ATL GA
Time: 1999-01-19 04:08:00
Comments: Hello, This site is very thorough and reflects well on the US NAVY. I came
upon this site in search of info relating to the first ship named USS Atlanta. I served on the
USS ATLANTA (SSN 712), a submarine, and I am now trying to find out info on the first
Atlanta. Is it possible that you could help point me in the right direction? Any help at all would
be appreciated.
Record 112
Name: Jay Reichenbach
Website:
Referred by: SimpleNet
From: Sellersville Pa.
Time: 1999-01-16 12:41:00
Comments: My father served and is a plank owner of the second USS Juneau. Thank YOU
ALL who helped make this country what it is today. Let us all never forget!
Record 111
Name: David H. Lippman
Website: World War II Plus 55
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Newark, NJ and Christchurch, New Zealand
Time: 1999-01-13 20:29:00
Comments: Very impressive web page. It'll help me with my small contribution to WW2
history, at the above URL. It's a day-by-day history of WW2. Comments and criticism are
welcome at the above address. Links are welcome at dhlippman@juno.com Best, Dave
Lippman
Record 110
Name: Tony DiGiulian
Website: Juneau Pictures
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1999-01-12 18:31:00
Comments: Don, Me again. I found the following link that I thought you might be interested
in. It's US Navy on-line photos of the Juneau. None yet of the Atlanta.
Record 109
Name: David Nicholson
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: klawock, ak
Time: 1999-01-09 03:18:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
Record 108
Name: Betty E. Akin
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Griffin, Georgia
Time: 1999-01-05 22:02:00
Comments: I am just learning the computer. Frank would love to hear more. Thank you.
Record 107
Name: David P. Nicholson
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Klawock, AK / Kanab, UT
Time: 1999-01-04 05:30:00
Comments: Thanks for your efforts.
Record 106
Name: William Freeman
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Chester, SC
Time: 1999-01-03 01:18:00
Comments: I am the grandson of Richard Pink Collins, who served on the USS Atlanta
during WW2. I think he was nicknamed 'Pinky' by shipmates. Richard is alive and well,
living in Chester, SC. I'm sure he would be very interested in hearing from some of his
shipmates.
Record 105
Name: Anne Roddy McGillicuddy
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Boston, MA
Time: 1999-01-02 20:51:00
Comments: My Uncle Thomas Michael Roddy was on board the USS Juneau and it was very
moving to see the memorial you have created. Thank you.
Record 104
Name: Daniel V. Farrrell (Gallagher)
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Uncle was on the Juneua
Time: 1999-01-01 20:04:00
Comments: I have been looking for information on this ship for some time. I thank you for
having this here. As you know it has been keep sort of a Navy secert for many years. I'm glad
the truth is now out for all to know. Also I have a old picture of my uncle which I keep in a
place of honor in my home.
Record 103
Name: Jim hubbard
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: St. Louis
Time: 1998-12-30 20:14:00
Comments: Have they ever pinpointed the area of the Juneau wreckage? Were they able to
ascertain what caused her to sink so quickly?
Record 102
Name: Bill Akin
Website: Bill & Nancy's Homepage
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Bogart, Georgia
Time: 1998-12-29 17:46:00
Comments: My father, Ben Frank Akin, is a USS Atlanta survivor. Thank you for creating
this very nice site.
Record 101
Name: Michael L. Akin
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Lakeland, FL
Time: 1998-12-29 15:54:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
Record 100
Name: Anthony Tan
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Singapore
Time: 1998-12-25 13:49:00
Comments: I was looking into the background history to the movie 'The Thin Red Line'. I
wanted to know a little bit more about the campiagn.I have watch the National Geographic
documentary 'The Lost Fleet of Guadalcanal'In it, Dr Ballard found the wreck of the USS
Alanta and interviewed some of the survivors.I was moved by their heroism and sacrifice, the
Battle of Guadalcanal was crucial in turning the tide against the Japanese.
Record 99
Name: E. E. LAJEUNESSE
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: presently, Lancaster, Ca.
Time: 1998-12-19 20:06:00
Comments: My condolences to those who have passed. I servred on the USS HELENA
CL50 and was with the Atlanta and the Juenau in that Nov. battle. Also was setting on aft deck
of Helena when Juenau got hit the next morning. Was with a buddy, Red Murrish and we
were discussing where she had got in the night before when she got hit. Saw it happen. Abig
puff of smoke a concusion and she was gone. If anyone lived through that explosion, I can
only say they had god and a guardian angle on their shoulder. We imediatly ran for our GQ
stations, so saw no more. God bless any of you that survived that. Check out my journal on
Jim Miller's web site. http://www.geocities~taskforce17/index.html
Record 98
Name: mark christensen
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: fortuna california
Time: 1998-12-19 14:58:00
Comments: was looking for info on my dads ship the uss honolulu when i surfed into your
site.
Record 97
Name: Eric Williams
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Pennsylvania
Time: 1998-12-16 00:51:00
Comments: Great Site, Great men in war
Record 96
Name: Tom Slater
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Washington State
Time: 1998-12-08 01:01:00
Comments: Very good page love history,and to see the ships and aircraft used.
Record 95
Name: William Nelson
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Born in VA/ Living in NC
Time: 1998-12-06 06:06:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
Record 94
Name: Robert J. Miller
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Floral Park, NY
Time: 1998-12-03 01:42:00
Comments: I served on the Atlanta and was a Sea2c, I would like to know if you can see
why the Atlanta was not listed with the Santa Cruise battle, Oct. 1942. And if you could put
me on a mailing list or something to that effect where I might be able to contact some of my old
shipmates. Thank you very much Robert J. Miller Sea2c
Record 93Name: EARL UPTON
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: HYDE PARK,NEW YORK
Time: 1998-11-26 14:55:00
Comments: I AM A WORLD WAR BUFF. I READ ANYTHING ON IT. I.M 51 YEARS OLD. THERE ARE MANY MORE SITES NOW. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. IT WAS VERY INTERESTING.
Record 92
Name: Kenneth R. Cook
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Charleston, South Carolina
Time: 1998-11-24 14:11:00
Comments: Thank you for your outstanding work in honoring America's patriots. I just attended the funeral of Lester Zook one of the 10 survivors of the sinking of the USS Juneau CL-52. There remains one survivor from the greatest single tragedy of World War II, Frank Holmgren. Les was buried at the Wilamette Bational Cemetary in Portland with full Military Honors. He was killed in a pedestrian crosswalk in Reno, NV. He had stopped to visit a friend and was walking to dinner with his wife when a van struck him while crossing the street. He was on his way to their winter home in Yuma, AZ when the accident occured. Let me know if you would kike further details. Ken Cook President USS Juneau Association
Record 91
Name: JOE & LUISA O
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: CHARLOTTE N. C.
Time: 1998-11-22 17:24:00
Comments: DONALD YOU DID A GREAT JOB ON YOUR DAD. LOVE THE PICTURE OF YOUR MOM AND DAD. THE ATLANTA AND JUNEAU PAGE WAS JUST GREAT KEEP IT UP.
Record 90
Name: Bob De Gennaro
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Denver.Colorado
Time: 1998-11-18 16:43:00
Comments: Cannot find the words about your web-site, doing research on the Five Sullivan Brothers, again the brothers have lead me to a great site. Many Thanks and looking foward to more.
Record 89
Name: Midshipman 4/c Christina Schettler
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Wenatchee, WA
Time: 1998-11-18 01:56:00
Comments: I'm in the Naval ROTC unit at the University of South Carolina. I'm doing a report on the USS Juneau for my Navy 101 class. The story was over-whelmingly sad, but very interesting. I searched the web to find more information on the subject, and was astonished to discover this great web-site. The men that survived and died in this battle should definitly be recognized. I'll be sure to inform my class the many details behind this tragic story. Thank you, Christina Schettler
Record 88
Name: Mark Leiker
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1998-11-13 22:45:00
Comments: COMMEMORATIVEMy father was a corpsman on the Atlanta when it was hit on November 13, 1942. He was not injured, but he was part of a group who were told to abandon ship, and so he spent the night in the water holding on to a life raft. He was picked up by Marines the next day and taken on to Guadalcanal, where he promptly came down with malaria. He went on to serve 20 years in the Navy, but the sinking of the Atlanta was certainly the most dramatic event he saw.Thank you for this site, which recognizes the sacrifices made by these men so that we may enjoy our freedom and our many blessings. Mark Leiker, Jackson, MS
Record 87
Name: John Paradise
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From:
Time: 1998-11-13 01:41:00
Comments: Thank you so much for this site. My uncle was at the helm of the Atlanta on the night of the 13th. He lost his life during that "barroom brawl". I think of him often, and am glad to see this memorial to all the brave men willing to sacrifice so much for freedom. Again, my & my families deepest thanks. P.S. Happy Birthday to your father too. Bless his spirit.
Record 86
Name: David H. Lippman
Website: World War II Plus 55
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Newark, New Jersey and Christchurch, New Zealand
Time: 1998-11-10 16:45:00
Comments: Very impressive web page. You might want to check out my small contribution to WW2 history at: http://www.flash.net/~hfwright/dl_index.htm It's a day-by-day history of World War II. I've been working on it for two years. Comments and criticism are welcome at dhlippman@juno.com If you check the web, you'll find my article on the First Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. The survivors of Atlanta and Juneau are very special people. Best, Dave Lippman
Record 85
Name: Larry J Dittoe Jr
Website:
Referred by: Geocities
From: Seattle,Wash.
Time: 1998-11-10 06:33:00
Comments: My dad Larry Dittoe Sr.was the C.T.C. on the Atlanta, on the night of the 13th his turret took a direct hit killing al his crew except for two who survived. I still have the letter from one of his superiour officers sent then to my mother, telling her of the loss and that he and the gallent men who fought so gallently and gave their lives,it would only be right to bury them with there comrades and ther ship. If any one Knows of my dad I'd like to hear from them.Bless you Don for keeping there memory alive. Larry
Record 84
Name: S. Ford
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Winston-Salem, NC
Time: 1998-11-09 14:54:00
Comments: In this time of rememberance, our family would like to take a moment to pause and give thanks to all the men and women who fought and died in all the wars. There have been pretty good times since then. My generation has been blessed with a choice of whether to serve in the military or not. This could not have been, except for the courage and honor of those who have gone before us. My husband's grandfather died on the USS Juneau and we would like to take an opportunity to remember him and all of his shipmates. We never knew him, but he died an honorable death. Let us all be grateful and thank God for them all.
Record 83
Name: S. Ford
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Winston-Salem, NC
Time: 1998-11-07 21:32:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
Record 82
Name: Howard R. Hester
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Gardiner, Maine
Time: 1998-11-06 13:36:00
Comments: Enjoyed visiting this site. I am a Plank Owner in the USS Spokane CLAA-120. sister ship to the second generation JUNEAU CL-119. I can appreciate the pride all crew members must have had in their respective ships. May they be remembered with honor forever.
Record 81
Name: Debbie Edwards
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Staten Island
Time: 1998-11-01 18:03:00
Comments: Mom and dad's picture looks great!! You're doing a great job and dad would be real proud! Keep it up.....Deb
Record 80
Name: aunt mae
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From:
Time: 1998-11-01 00:49:00
Comments: great work nephew
Record 79
Name: Tony DiGiulian
Website: Battleships, Carriers and all other Warships
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: SE PA
Time: 1998-10-27 20:00:00
Comments: Hi, you may remember me, I won your contest a couple of times. I currently operate a Naval Association Contact and Reunion webpage at the above address, and I thought you might like to have the following for your Reunion page: USS Juneau CL-52 and CLAA-119 and LPD-10 USS Juneau Association Mr. Ken Cook, 63 Fort Royal Ave, Charleston, SC 29407-6000. 803-556-8102 kcook@awod.com Reunion: Sept. 1998, Portland, OR I didn't have anything for the Atlanta (which is why I was visiting here, yet again!) so I was pleased to find the Guadalcanal Campaign Veterans information. I'll add both to my listings.
Record 78
Name: bill sheppard
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: florida
Time: 1998-10-26 21:28:00
Comments: have visited this site before, but find it hard to find by search engines most don't recognize USS Atlantic or USS Juneau . Altavista is only search engine that seems to list this site. This time will bookmark. My Uncle William Flint was on the USS Juneau. His mother is still alive at 102 years old. Also one sister, my mother. I have searched the New York times newspaper for original articles. They begin in January of 43. The last one is in 1950 concerning the Sullivan Brothers mother. These articles are on microfilm in most major public libraries or univerity libraries. The newspaper is indexed so it is easy to find the articles. Thanks for a great web site memorial to those that gave their lives for the freedom the rest of us enjoy.
Record 77
Name: Hector Mackenzie
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Jackson WY
Time: 1998-10-25 08:46:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
Record 76
Name: Larry Gross
Website:
Referred by: Lycos
From: Youngstown, Ohio
Time: 1998-10-23 16:29:00
Comments: I am curious why you don't tell the rest of the story about the Juneau. Why not give a time line showing how long it took the US Navy to rescue the survivors of the Juneau? I notice on the USS Indianapolis, the full story is given. Everyone seems to think every member of the crew died during the sinking. No mention is given to the estimated 180 men left in the water by CPT Hoover, CO of the USS Helena. It is ironic that six months later, the USS Helena went down, in action, at night. The Navy rescued most of these survivors. I feel the Juneau deserves better. Thank you.
Record 75
Name: Paul Holloway
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: San Jose, CA
Time: 1998-10-09 06:07:00
Comments: My father served on the USS San Juan (CLAA 54), the last of the Atlantas. I am currently working on my Masters degree, and plan to research the San Juan and her voyages. If anyone knows of a web page, or contacts, please pass them along. Great web page, I'll have to book mark it.
Record 74
Name: Bill Brockman
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Atlanta, Georgia
Time: 1998-09-23 20:06:00
Comments: Nice site.
Record 73
Name: David M Flynn
Website:
Referred by: AOL
From: Kings Park, NY
Time: 1998-09-17 21:55:00
Comments: Excellent. The Atlanta has been a favorite ship of mine since first saw it in Warships of the World (Kafka, 1944) at the age of 7 in 1963. From Jan to Jun. 98 I built a 1/600 scale model of it from parts of other models (e.g. Bainbridge, St Paul, etc) and sheet plastic. Your site was a help in the latter stages of construction. Keep up the good work.
Record 72
Name: Robert 'Bob
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Niles, OH
Time: 1998-09-03 10:36:00
Comments: HI My father,Ronald Dyett FC2c, was a survivor of the "Mighty A". I'm pleased that the memory of the crew is still honored. FYI I've not seen mention of one member of the crew picked up at Pearl in May "Lucky A" a black and white mixed terrier ship mascot. Dad often mentioned the little guy who was killed 11-13-42. Thanks Bob
Record 71
Name: Travis Sargent
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Mt. Pleasant, MI
Time: 1998-08-29 21:45:00
Comments: Nice site about those unfortunate Light cruisers. I could be mistaken but was not the Atlanta the flag ship of the Task force that fatefull night around Iron Bottom Sound. She probally had the best radar at the time, But the San Fransico was a New Orleans Class heavy Cruiser. This would have been a better Flag Ship in my opinion. I'm only 23 and the only relative I have that was in the navy, is my great uncle. He was on the Battleship Maryland from 34-38 I believe. He has a huge picture of the Maryland at speed, well the most speed that old battlewagon could muster any way. Keep up the good work!
Record 70
Name: Glenn R Arnold
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: New Milford, CT
Time: 1998-08-28 07:00:00
Comments: I wrote a while back about a book I am writing on the Atlanta class cruisers. Just as an update, the book will be going to press in November and should be before Christmas this year. I have spoken with former crew members of San Diego, Oakland, Flint, Tucson and Reno. All have been very helpful and forthcoming with stories, information and photographs. Due to the rather short (and tragic) careers of Atlanta and Juneau, I have been less sucessful in obtaining photographic information on them. Please, if anybody has any photos of these two ships they'd be willing to lend out or copy, let me know. I have until the end of September to submit a final manuscript and would love to include some additional coverage of these two ships.... Thanks again
Record 69
Name: ken le lievre
Website:
Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook
From: australia
Time: 1998-08-16 07:12:00
Comments: My uncle Arthur Thomas was seconded from the Royal Australian Navy to USS Atlanta as Navigation Officer. He must have died on the bridge 13 November 1942. My family never got to know any details of his time with the US Navy because of wartime censorship. Prior to his secondment about 1942??? he commanded in Australian small ships called corvettes. During the 1930's he commanded trading ships in the South Pacific and gained immense knowledge of the uncharted areas which no doubt led to him being on the bridge that fateful night.
Record 68
Name: Thomas L.
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Austin, TX
Time: 1998-08-12 05:12:00
Comments: Site is both professional and respectfull. Found it to be very helpful in researching ATLANTA's history. Thanks!
Record 67
Name: Robert Hurban
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Honolulu, HI
Time: 1998-08-09 02:48:00
Comments: My uncle was onboard the USS Juneau when it was lost at sea.
Record 66
Name: Lois Mundy Todd
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Richmond, VA
Time: 1998-08-01 22:29:00
Comments: I was very excited to find your page! My father, Grover Mundy, was onboard the Atlanta throughout her active service. I can't tell you the number of times I heard him relive the night battles and sinking of the Atlanta in his dreams. My father died 3 January 1969. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who might remember my father. Lois Mundy Todd DBTODD@prodigy.net
Record 65
Name: Barbara Burn
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: virginia
Time: 1998-07-24 03:03:00
Comments: OUTSTANDING WEB SITE!!!!! THANKS.
Record 64
Name: William Weaver
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: New Hampshire
Time: 1998-07-23 18:08:00
Comments: Long time admirer of the Sullivan brothers' legacy.
Record 63
Name: HOWARD EASON
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ATLANTA
Time: 1998-07-04 15:25:00
Comments: I was doing some personal research on the Sullivan Brothers whom all died on the Juneau when I surfed in and found this site. I was able to learn a lot about them from this site. I also found out about the Roger Brothers whom I hadnt heard of before. I saw the movie about the Sullivan Brothers and was wanting to learn more about them. I also learned about the Atlanta and it being sunk in the same battle. Thanks for this site. It contains much of the info I was looking for.
Record 62
Name: Charles
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Texas
Time: 1998-07-03 20:14:00
Comments: Trying to find out some history of the Atlanta...my dad served on the Atlanta for a period of time during WWII.
Record 61
Name: Ron Rinto
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Sulphur, LA
Time: 1998-06-27 13:59:00
Comments: I am a Naval South Pacific WWII history buff. Former USNR Selres. I enjoyed browsing.
Record 60
Name: John Thomas
Website: USS Iowa - Logix
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Iowa, USA
Time: 1998-06-26 15:48:00
Comments: View the USS Pensacola page, a survivor of that night battle off Guadalcanal, at www.netins.net/showcase/LogIX/ussiowa.htm
Record 59
Name: Ted Nitz, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.)
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1998-06-26 05:54:00
Comments: My uncle Ted served on board the USS Juneau and went down with her. My dad, who was also in the Pacific theater aboard the USS Zane, once told me that he had orders to transfer to the Juneau and had looked forward to serving with his older brother. However, the transfer never happened. I've often pondered the vagaries of fate and war. Thanks for the site!
Record 58
Name: John F. Mc Nulty
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Chicago, Il.
Time: 1998-06-20 02:44:00
Comments: I have always been interested in all the previous Atlantas. I served aboard the USS Atlanta CL 104 from Nov. 1944 to Jun. 1946. Good Luck.
Record 57
Name: CHARLES CUNNINGHAM
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: AZTEC,NEW MEXICO
Time: 1998-05-28 04:13:00
Comments: BUILDING A MODEL OF THE USS ATLANTA. GREAT SITE,MUCH INFORMATION.
THANKS!
Record 56
Name: william sheppard
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Ft. Myers, Florida
Time: 1998-05-27 05:55:00
Comments: Thanks for memorial to a tragic event. Have been trying to find good site on USS Juneau. My uncle survived and died before rescue (William Flint listed on your page) he is still survived by his mother (105 years old) and a sister. For more info on the fate of this crew I suggest you read "Left to Die: The tragedy of the USS Juneau" or see the video of the same name availible thru the conneticut public broadcast stations. There are many stories my mother told me about this event. She and her mother had already bought Christmas presents but they were returned with no notice of reason. The US goverment wanted to keep th goverment mess up of not rescueing the surviviors a secret. But a sailor on leave to get maried told a reporter on the Boston Globe the whole story. The goverment put the sailor in isolation. But on insissistance from the families allowed him to speak to the families. It's knoown that my uncle was in one of the rafts, but in the morning was gone. It is suspected that he died that nite and was put overside. My gggrandmother still gets a VA life insurance pention for this tragedy.
Record 55
Name: Mary C. Morra
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Wildwood, Florida
Time: 1998-05-10 18:34:00
Comments: Great page and I appreciate my nephew Donald Edwards for his effort in creating this page.
Record 54
Name: Edward D. Morra
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Wildwood Florida
Time: 1998-05-10 18:33:00
Comments: I was one of the survivors of the USS ATLANTA. I was assigned to the Number 3 Gun Turret . My nephew Donald, has started this Web Page and I give him a lot praise for his design. Would like to hear from turret Captain Bones
Record 53
Name: chatyris w. williams
Website: n/a
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: atlanta ,georgia
Time: 1998-05-05 18:00:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
Record 52
Name: Dave James
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: South Wales, UK
Time: 1998-04-27 06:52:00
Comments: A very fine site
Record 51
Name: CHUCK MORRA
Website: SOUTHERN RESIDENTIAL HOMES
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: BILOXI, MS
Time: 1998-04-23 13:52:00
Comments: GREAT WEB SITE
Record 50
Name: Mark Leiker
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Jackson, Mississippi
Time: 1998-04-23 01:18:00
Comments: Thank you for this site. My father, Frank J. Leiker was on the Atlanta until it sunk. He is still alive, and is a member of the Guadalcanal Campaign Veteran's Association. I don't have an e-mail address yet, but hope to soon. Keep up the good work.
Record 49
Name: Frank Yestramski
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Greenfield, Mass.
Time: 1998-04-20 21:34:00
Comments: Located you from an article in the Guadalcanal Echoes Magazine, a very good article. My battle station was the on the Flying Bridge, Battle Lookout.
Record 48
Name: Max f. Foster CWO USN Ret.
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Georgia
Time: 1998-04-12 16:33:00
Comments: later
Record 47
Name: mike fox
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Redmond washington
Time: 1998-04-02 16:40:00
Comments: i really would appreciate anything you can tell me about the battle of Java Sea. if you can tell me anything i would really appreciate it. the only thing is that i need by thursday april 2nd (i know, thanks for the warning jerk). i just need a timeline of events, if this is possible go ahead and send it anytime today. thanx!! if not dont worry about it!! mike fox- mikefox78@hotmail.com
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Name: Mrs. Susan Holmes
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Little Rock
Time: 1998-04-01 03:23:00
Comments: Hello! My Mom was up for a visit from Memphis and I told her about your great website. She wanted to see it so we have been traveling around it. You have done a super job. Please keep up the good work. You had added a few things that I didn't see before. It is really nice of you to honor your Dad this way. I know he would be proud. Are you planning to attend the reunion in September? Talk to you later. Susan
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Name: Enrica Salvatori
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Italy - La Spezia
Time: 1998-03-24 14:13:00
Comments: I'm a journalist and I'm gonig to write an article about Guadalcanal battles. I've found a lot of interesting news in your site. Thanks!
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Name: Ron Wilson
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Kernersville, NC
Time: 1998-03-22 18:23:00
Comments: Our brother was Marion Gordon McCraney, who was born on June 23, 1919 in Orange Mills, Florida and died on the USS Atlanta on November 13, 1942. His body was never recovered and we never heard any details about his last days. If anyone knows, or knows of, anyone who might remember him, I would appreciate it if you would E-Mail me at RON0228@AOL.COM We are writing a geneology of the McCraney family and this would be a great help. Thanks.
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Name: Robert Liggett
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Flat Rock NC
Time: 1998-03-15 00:36:00
Comments: Just curious... I served on the replacement light cruiser USS Atlanta in 1945
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Name: Dave Murrey
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Fox Lake, Illinois
Time: 1998-03-06 01:31:00
Comments: I like W W ll History
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Name: B. V. Jr.
Website:
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From: El Paso, TX
Time: 1998-03-06 00:07:00
Comments: I had the honor to serve onboard the U.S.S. JUNEAU (LPD-10), from '74 thru '80. I was an RMSN with C(ommunications) division... I also had the privilege to become a shellback, after being sent back to the starting lineup "3" consecutive times upon completion of the festivities... yeh, that was lots of fun, but I did it!
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Name: Don Cavanaugh
Website:
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From: Dale City, VA
Time: 1998-02-28 01:55:00
Comments: Don: I sent you two messages last week and would like to know if you received them. Don
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Name: Brandon Wood
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Austin TX
Time: 1998-02-27 21:49:00
Comments: I am currently building a 1/350 Atlanta. Great site.
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Name: Juliette Wright
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Alta Loma, California
Time: 1998-02-15 01:36:00
Comments: A family friend died on the USS Atlanta and I find this web page to our servicemen is a wonderful tribute.
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Name: Bob Wiemer
Website:
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From: Carpentersville, Illinois
Time: 1998-02-13 00:24:00
Comments: I really enjoyed your website. It is really easy to get around on (which I need) and loaded with much appreciated info! Thanks for all of your work. Bob Wiemer
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Name: george crawley
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From:
Time: 1998-02-01 03:23:00
Comments: ooking for any info on seaman 2c willis tom bradshaw. he went down on the juneau. does anyone remember him? thanks
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Name: George Massengale
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Juneau, AK
Time: 1998-02-01 03:10:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
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Name: Mrs. Susan (Simpson) Holmes
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Little Rock AR
Time: 1998-01-26 23:03:00
Comments: My father William A. Simpson was a shipmate on the Uss Atlanta. I have attended a couple of reunions and really enjoyed them. I am interested in getting notices of any upcoming events or mailings that are available. My father passed away September 1991. My children missed out on learning a lot about his navy experiences. I think this would be a wonderful opportunity for them to learn about it. Thank you for creating this web site. I didn't think it would exist. You have made my day. God bless you. Sincerely, Susan Holmes
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Name: Don Gardner
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: San Diego, Ca/Bolivar, MO
Time: 1998-01-24 21:53:00
Comments: Son of MM1 H. J. Gardner U.S.S. Juneau 1of9
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Name: Frank Di Lorenzo
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Brooklyn, NY
Time: 1998-01-24 16:45:00
Comments: This site is very informative and well done. It is a wonderful tribute to Uncle Ellis, a person who I admired and respected and sorely miss.
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Name: Glenn R Arnold
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Connecticut
Time: 1998-01-22 06:34:00
Comments: I am in the process of writing a book covering all 11 of the Atlanta class cruisers. I would invite anyone with stories, anecdote, unpublished photos they would be willing to lend (They will be WELL taken care of and returned in original condition)....any used will be credited to the contributor in the book. Publishing date is scheduled for December of 98 (if eveything goes right).... Please feel free to contact me, even if you only want to chat about these great ships....
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Name: matt purvis
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: baxley ga.
Time: 1998-01-21 20:51:00
Comments: Have built a USS Atlanta model for r/c warship combat. Enjoyed your page especially the pictures which I can use for paint schemes.
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Name: Cliff Hudson
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From:
Time: 1998-01-18 04:20:00
Comments: Hi there all, Very nise web page can see how it got the award.. My ship when I was a boy DD-754 USS Frank E. Evans. After Engine Room, great bunch of guies. We got Air Conditioning on the Mess deck in 1957 & TV. Never had much use for TV then, waist of time I thought. And was lookin up the info that my shipmates put up and lost some good frinds when she went down. Any Ham Radio opp's, on 3830 mhz 12:00 am till 1 am, 7 days KG6PD CUL Cliff
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Name: Don Cavanaugh
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Virginia
Time: 1998-01-08 01:43:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
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Name: Roger Briggs
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Milwaukee, WI
Time: 1998-01-05 23:40:00
Comments: Thank you for creating your Web site on the USS Atlanta. I am the son of Eldon Briggs who served on the ship and was badly injured on that Friday the 13th. My father passed away December 29, 1997, at the VA Medical Center in Knoxville, Iowa. I wish I would of known about your Web site before he died. I would have loved to had shown it to him. Roger
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Name: John Nicholas
Website: Guadalcanal Online
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Derby, Kansas
Time: 1998-01-01 16:47:00
Comments: I found a link from the USS Cushing Assoc. HP site. My site covers the Guadalcanal Campaign. August 7, 1942 - Feburary 9, 1943. I have coverage of the Naval Battles, including The USS Atlanta and the USS Juneau. I will place a link to your site. I have book marked your site and intend to return. Keep up the good work. This is a good page. John Nicholas
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Name: Laura DiLorenzo
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Brooklyn, New York
Time: 1997-12-31 22:49:00
Comments: Well done, Don, Uncle Ellis would be very proud. To my Uncle who survived this horror, I am glad that you did and was happy to call you uncle. I love and miss you very much, as we all do. Laura
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Name: Robert Morris
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Jacksonville,NC
Time: 1997-12-22 03:02:00
Comments: Came across your page from Battleships and Carriers. Have always enjoyed WW2 history, mostly naval being an ex-marine and father was WW2 navy. Look foward to seeing more. I like what I've seen so far,keep up the good work.
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Name: Kevin Denlay
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Australia
Time: 1997-12-18 21:10:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
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Name: Tony DiGiulian
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Near Philadelphia, Pa.
Time: 1997-12-18 17:27:00
Comments: Many years ago, I was a member of a Naval Wargames association, played with 1200:1 metal models. I used to love using my "Atlanta" class CLAA's against opponents DD attacks, as their firepower could quickly disable them. Very nice site, I especially enjoyed the history of the ship.
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Name: Stephen J. Miglionico
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Kissimmee Florida
Time: 1997-12-14 02:19:00
Comments: W. Ellis Edwards and Edward Morra are both my uncles, who survived the sinking of the USS Atlanta. Ellis Edwards is also my Godfather.
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Name: Msgt W. B. Mcgillick ret USAF
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: Atlanta,Ga
Time: 1997-12-10 05:07:00
Comments: God speed to the men who really knew war. The War where we all might have lost the world to madmen but for the men who gave up all their tomorrows so we could have our today. From a Battleship sailor from the USS Iowa in the same War.
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Name: Donald C. Macomber (ADAN)
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Phoenix, AZ
Time: 1997-12-09 02:29:00
Comments: I enjoyed all the info on the various ships, and am glad to see that there are many people dedicated to keeping the memories of these titanic battles, with thier associated great loss of life, alive... Don
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Name: mike dollarhide
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: juneau ak
Time: 1997-12-06 17:44:00
Comments: just like the history of the uss juneau thanks
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Name: mike dollarhide
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: juneau ak
Time: 1997-12-06 17:51:00
Comments: just like the history of the uss juneau thanks
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Name: Dr. Stephan Prifti
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Warrenton, Va.
Time: 1997-12-05 14:46:00
Comments: I was so impressed with all the info. about the ships ,the battles,.....the entire subject was very well put together. It should be of much use to a generation that needs to look at the real deffenition of courage and self-sacrifice.
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Name: robert beck
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: port richey fl
Time: 1997-11-29 17:40:00
Comments: i can relate to this great us navy warship. as a member of her sister ship USS Tuscon CL98 we know about the well deserved pride of our sister ship. it makes me feel good to reffect back to those scary days.
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Name: Ernie Herr
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Winston-Salem, NC
Time: 1997-11-28 02:33:00
Comments: Very nicely done and very well arranged. I was in the battle on the Nov. 13th myself just one ship forward of the Atlanta and I believe my ship, the USS O'Bannon was hit by a shell that bounced off the Altanta when it was hit. My story can be found under the title "Horror at Guadalcanal." I'll be checking back again and thanks for a site very well done.
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Name: Bob Edwards
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: San Antonio, TX
Time: 1997-11-19 19:11:00
Comments: Don-looks great! I really like the battle history, and the roster. I am still learning how to use the plotter with autocad software, but when I am competent will scan in the Atlanta and add layers showing the various shell hits. Have scanned the map of Guadalcanal into a bmp image, trying to work with that to enter the locations of various sunken ships as well as locations of the different battles. In the roster of officers I think the Date of Commission should be Date of Rank (see Capt Jenkins!). Dad would be proud!! Your brother
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Name: John Pedrick
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Randolph NJ
Time: 1997-11-16 23:39:00
Comments: My dad was raised by a a friend of the family who was a house keeper after his mom died after his birth.She became like a Grandmother to me and is still today. her son died on the USS Juneau his name was Albert William Ziana. It is very nice to see the Ship and crew are not forgotten.
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Name: Deb Edwards
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Staten Island, NY
Time: 1997-11-14 14:48:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
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Name: t jones
Website:
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From: prov, ri
Time: 1997-11-13 02:10:00
Comments: thanks for reminding me of the 11/13 anniversary good luck w/ the site. i'll be back to visit again
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Name: Howard A. Brower
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: 6518 S. Lantana Ct. Mohave Valley, AZ 86440
Time: 1997-11-07 20:03:00
Comments: Excellent page, Need More like this. I'm a scale Modeler and I'm starting a model of the USS Alanta. I will be back for more info as I progress. Again thanks
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Name: Michael Isby
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From:
Time: 1997-10-28 22:05:00
Comments: Private!!! -Click to View-
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Name: John Gfrerer
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: St.Paul,MN
Time: 1997-10-26 23:29:00
Comments: my son is on deployment in the gulf now aboard the USS Juneau
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Name: Dan Goodpasture
Website:
Referred by: From LinkExchange
From: Grants Pass, OR
Time: 1997-10-03 17:57:00
Comments: To echo Halsey: Hail heroes, rest with God. These gallant ships should never be forgotten.
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Name: Art mcElroy
Website: USS LSM-18
Referred by: From Geocities
From: Rainier, OR
Time: 1997-10-01 01:12:00
Comments: Sure like your page! Good start.
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Name: Camille Edwards
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: NYC
Time: 1997-09-19 23:10:00
Comments: Great work, very proud of you , Dad would have been very proud of this page.
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Name: Debbie Edwards
Website:
Referred by: Word of Mouth
From: Staten Island, NY
Time: 1997-09-15 16:49:00
Comments: I love your new web page. It looks great! Love your award, too! Very impressive. Keep up the good work. Dad would be proud!!
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Name: Jan Edwards
Website:
Referred by: From Geocities
From: San Antonio, Texas
Time: 1997-09-15 16:38:00
Comments: Great Web Page.
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Name: Maye Nardozza
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Originally, Taylor, Pa
Time: 1997-08-22 01:40:00
Comments: I'm originally from NE Pa., spent my adult life in Northern NJ and retired to Tucson, AZ. I'm finding your site interesting because it is supplying me information for my Family History. Thanks for your help - looking forward to reading more about the Juneau. Maye Nardozza