15 entries.
wrote on July 26, 2024
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3:12 pm
My Grandpa Joseph Martino was aboard the Mississinewa when it was hit. He didn't speak much of it except to say he went to get a cup of coffee (he liked getting the first cup cause it was the best) and felt that saved him that day. He was a wonderful, loving Grandpa! My husband Jim wears the hat for me to respect my Grandfather to never forgot and be able to tell others of the history of the Mississinewa!
My Grandpa Joseph Martino was aboard the Mississinewa when it was hit. He didn't speak much of it except to say he went to get a cup of coffee (he liked getting the first cup cause it was the best) and felt that saved him that day. He was a wonderful, loving Grandpa! My husband Jim wears the hat for me to respect my Grandfather to never forgot and be able to tell others of the history of the Mississinewa!... Collapse
wrote on July 25, 2024
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6:52 am
A wonderful website dedicated to the service and sacrifice of this significant ship. I've long held an interest in the story of Mississinewa and her battle with the Kaitens - my grandfather was present in Ulithi on 20 November 1944 serving aboard USS Lexington (CV-16) and watched from afar as the drama unfolded; during my own naval service stationed in Japan I visited Otsushima and toured the somber Kaiten Museum.
A wonderful website dedicated to the service and sacrifice of this significant ship. I've long held an interest in the story of Mississinewa and her battle with the Kaitens - my grandfather was present in Ulithi on 20 November 1944 serving aboard USS Lexington (CV-16) and watched from afar as the drama unfolded; during my own naval service stationed in Japan I visited Otsushima and toured the somber Kaiten Museum.... Collapse
wrote on May 30, 2022
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2:38 pm
Remembering my Dad, S2C Irving Goldstein and the other 60 plus sailors that lost their lives on 20Nov1944 when the USS Mississinewa was sunk by a Kaiten sub while at anchor at the Ulithi Atoll. I was 7yrs old at the time and have never recovered from that devastating loss.
Remembering my Dad, S2C Irving Goldstein and the other 60 plus sailors
that lost their lives on 20Nov1944 when the USS Mississinewa was sunk by a Kaiten sub while at anchor at the Ulithi Atoll. I was 7yrs old at the time and have never recovered from that devastating loss.... Collapse
that lost their lives on 20Nov1944 when the USS Mississinewa was sunk by a Kaiten sub while at anchor at the Ulithi Atoll. I was 7yrs old at the time and have never recovered from that devastating loss.... Collapse
wrote on January 27, 2021
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7:25 am
I have read the subject book regarding the Mississinewa. I found the book on the internet and was interested in getting it because my father served on the USS Tallulah (AO-50) during the war in the Pacific. Like many WWII veterans, he never spoke about his time during the war, and this book gave me a great insight into what his service would have been like during the war. I have researched the history of his ship so I have a good idea where he was during his two years on it. In retrospect, I wish I had pressed him more to speak on his time there. Thank you for giving the public a great retrospective on what these ships did during the war. It's unfortunate that oilers have received little attention in the history of WWII. I had not even known that these ships existed and what their purpose... Read more
I have read the subject book regarding the Mississinewa. I found the book on the internet and was interested in getting it because my father served on the USS Tallulah (AO-50) during the war in the Pacific. Like many WWII veterans, he never spoke about his time during the war, and this book gave me a great insight into what his service would have been like during the war. I have researched the history of his ship so I have a good idea where he was during his two years on it. In retrospect, I wish I had pressed him more to speak on his time there. Thank you for giving the public a great retrospective on what these ships did during the war. It's unfortunate that oilers have received little attention in the history of WWII. I had not even known that these ships existed and what their purpose was until late in my father's life. Thank you.... Collapse
wrote on June 30, 2020
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6:25 pm
Hello I was part of the crew on the Salvor that extracted fuel we built a memorial on an atoll near where the Mississinewa sunk. anyone that would like some pictures let me know.
Hello I was part of the crew on the Salvor that extracted fuel we built a memorial on an atoll near where the Mississinewa sunk. anyone that would like some pictures let me know.... Collapse
wrote on March 9, 2020
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7:42 am
My dad John J Murphy III, CBM was on board on 20 Nov '44. He survived the sinking and went on to a career in Law Enforcement as a New York State Parkway Police Officer. He rarely spoke about the loss of the Mississinewa and when he did it was very broad in general. I think many if not most of war survivors don't go into detail about their worst experiences. Anyway, dad passed away in 1984 and although it took many years I am glad that I found this site and was able to download a couple of pics of dad from it.
My dad John J Murphy III, CBM was on board on 20 Nov '44. He survived the sinking and went on to a career in Law
Enforcement as a New York State Parkway Police Officer.
He rarely spoke about the loss of the Mississinewa and when he did it was very broad in general. I think many if not most of war survivors don't go into detail about their worst experiences.
Anyway, dad passed away in 1984 and although it took many years I am glad that I found this site and was able to download a couple of pics of dad from it.... Collapse
Enforcement as a New York State Parkway Police Officer.
He rarely spoke about the loss of the Mississinewa and when he did it was very broad in general. I think many if not most of war survivors don't go into detail about their worst experiences.
Anyway, dad passed away in 1984 and although it took many years I am glad that I found this site and was able to download a couple of pics of dad from it.... Collapse
wrote on May 26, 2018
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11:17 pm
My Dad , Nathan Jack Kopp was on this ship, was wounded and survived he was only 18 years old, originally from Boston. I just found out that he was awarded a purple heart medal. He never told us about it.
My Dad , Nathan Jack Kopp was on this ship, was wounded and survived he was only 18 years old, originally from Boston. I just found out that he was awarded a purple heart medal. He never told us about it.... Collapse
Admin Reply by: admin
Thanks for contacting the website. If you have a photo of Nathan Kopp, please contact me, Ron Fulleman, via the contact page. I'd love to post it on the crew information page.
Thanks for contacting the website. If you have a photo of Nathan Kopp, please contact me, Ron Fulleman, via the contact page. I'd love to post it on the crew information page.... Collapse
wrote on April 10, 2018
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2:09 pm
Way back on August 8, 2014, Karen Spears of Owosso, Michigan wrote on our old Guestbook: My Grandfather, Lloyd Jay Kirby, was a survivor of the USS Mississinewa and he never really spoke to our family about what happened on that tragic day, except that it was the last day that he would ever go swimming! He was a quiet and gentle man and loved fishing and listening to baseball on the radio. His wife Pasha is now 93 yrs old and they have 6 children and a whole mess of grandchildren together. He passed in 1988 and he was a huge blessing to our family. I feel like I know him a little better and I have learned so much about what happened to him that day, thanks to websites like this one. It's very much appreciated. I'm so proud of all of the men of the USS Mississinewa... Read more
Way back on August 8, 2014, Karen Spears of Owosso, Michigan wrote on our old Guestbook: My Grandfather, Lloyd Jay Kirby, was a survivor of the USS Mississinewa and he never really spoke to our family about what happened on that tragic day, except that it was the last day that he would ever go swimming! He was a quiet and gentle man and loved fishing and listening to baseball on the radio. His wife Pasha is now 93 yrs old and they have 6 children and a whole mess of grandchildren together. He passed in 1988 and he was a huge blessing to our family. I feel like I know him a little better and I have learned so much about what happened to him that day, thanks to websites like this one. It's very much appreciated. I'm so proud of all of the men of the USS Mississinewa and I'm truly thankful for their honorable service.... Collapse
wrote on March 21, 2018
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12:38 pm
Thank you Bob Fulleman for updating the web site. Have looked forward to his for some time. Yours, Robert Allen (Herbert Allen's nephew)
Thank you Bob Fulleman for updating the web site. Have looked forward to his for some time.
Yours,
Robert Allen
(Herbert Allen's nephew)... Collapse
Yours,
Robert Allen
(Herbert Allen's nephew)... Collapse
wrote on March 7, 2018
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9:34 pm
Janice Bierley Montgomery wrote on 7 March 2014: My father was the surgeon aboard the AO-59. The last surviving officer, he passed away August 23, 2013, five days after his 105th birthday, which he enjoyed with daughters, grandchildren and some great grandchildren. His remains will be interred along with those of his beloved wife in Arlington National Cemetery. Thank you, Mike Mair, for telling the story of the ship and all its fine crew.
Janice Bierley Montgomery wrote on 7 March 2014: My father was the surgeon aboard the AO-59. The last surviving officer, he passed away August 23, 2013, five days after his 105th birthday, which he enjoyed with daughters, grandchildren and some great grandchildren. His remains will be interred along with those of his beloved wife in Arlington National Cemetery. Thank you, Mike Mair, for telling the story of the ship and all its fine crew.... Collapse
wrote on March 7, 2018
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9:33 pm
Ken Boutiette wrote on 26 July 2012: My father was a machinest mate on the ship. We spent many nights around the table listening to the stories about that early morning disaster. My father had just gotten off his watch when the walls came in. He was lucky to survive. My sisters went to the memorial service for the ship in Texas. I now proudly have a cap with the ships name roudly on display in my home. God bless everyone involved that day and everyother day i the service to protect our country.
Ken Boutiette wrote on 26 July 2012: My father was a machinest mate on the ship. We spent many nights around the table listening to the stories about that early morning disaster. My father had just gotten off his watch when the walls came in. He was lucky to survive.
My sisters went to the memorial service for the ship in Texas. I now proudly have a cap with the ships name roudly on display in my home. God bless everyone involved that day and everyother day i the service to protect our country.... Collapse
My sisters went to the memorial service for the ship in Texas. I now proudly have a cap with the ships name roudly on display in my home. God bless everyone involved that day and everyother day i the service to protect our country.... Collapse
wrote on March 7, 2018
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9:32 pm
Steve Lantz wrote on 6 May 2012 : I'm the webmaster for the USS Nantahala AO-60, the Mississinewa's sister ship. I was on the Nan 1965-1969 and the story of the Mississinewa was passed down from generation to generation of Nantahala sailors back then. Later when we started having reunions I met sailors who were on the Nantahala when the Mississinewa was hit. The Nan was anchored next to the Mississinewa. God bless those who lost their lives on her and God bless you who keep her memories alive.
Steve Lantz wrote on 6 May 2012 : I'm the webmaster for the USS Nantahala AO-60, the Mississinewa's sister ship. I was on the Nan 1965-1969 and the story of the Mississinewa was passed down from generation to generation of Nantahala sailors back then.
Later when we started having reunions I met sailors who were on the Nantahala when the Mississinewa was hit. The Nan was anchored next to the Mississinewa.
God bless those who lost their lives on her and God bless you who keep her memories alive.... Collapse
Later when we started having reunions I met sailors who were on the Nantahala when the Mississinewa was hit. The Nan was anchored next to the Mississinewa.
God bless those who lost their lives on her and God bless you who keep her memories alive.... Collapse
wrote on March 7, 2018
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9:30 pm
Marcia Mann O'Neill wrote on 10 March 2012: My cousin commented on my father, Lester Mann from Randolph, Ma and I wanted to add to it. I did not know he suffered blackouts - that was upsetting to learn! He also used to wake from a sound sleep with a start, per my mom's recollection. He also could go On the water, but not In it- he literally would not go in past his ankles, even on a pond! This is not surprising since ocean was on fire after the Mississinewa explosion due to the oil she was carrying. My dad was severely burned on his lower body, and received a Purple Heart. He was only 19 at the time of the sinking! He was great person, father, husband, talented artist and had a wicked sense of humor! He is greatly missed by his wife and 4 children! I was... Read more
Marcia Mann O'Neill wrote on 10 March 2012: My cousin commented on my father, Lester Mann from Randolph, Ma and I wanted to add to it. I did not know he suffered blackouts - that was upsetting to learn!
He also used to wake from a sound sleep with a start, per my mom's recollection. He also could go On the water, but not In it- he literally would not go in past his ankles, even on a pond! This is not surprising since ocean was on fire after the Mississinewa explosion due to the oil she was carrying. My dad was severely burned on his lower body, and received a Purple Heart. He was only 19 at the time of the sinking!
He was great person, father, husband, talented artist and had a wicked sense of humor! He is greatly missed by his wife and 4 children! I was only 19 when he died at the young age if 57, and I just wish I got more time with him.
Thank you for letting me share my memories!... Collapse
He also used to wake from a sound sleep with a start, per my mom's recollection. He also could go On the water, but not In it- he literally would not go in past his ankles, even on a pond! This is not surprising since ocean was on fire after the Mississinewa explosion due to the oil she was carrying. My dad was severely burned on his lower body, and received a Purple Heart. He was only 19 at the time of the sinking!
He was great person, father, husband, talented artist and had a wicked sense of humor! He is greatly missed by his wife and 4 children! I was only 19 when he died at the young age if 57, and I just wish I got more time with him.
Thank you for letting me share my memories!... Collapse
wrote on March 7, 2018
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9:29 pm
Barbara Burns wrote on 21 October 2011: My Uncle, Lester Mann, from Randolph, Massachusetts was on the Mississinewa, he passed in 1983. My mother Barbara Mann Burns, his older sister, was the last of 7 children of Margaret and Henry Mann to pass away in 2009. My mother told me stories of the black-outs and how her younger brother, Lester, swimming through oil when the Mississinewa was sunk. Uncle Lester was a great guy and I am glad my Mom shared these memories with me, I am 47 and now live in the Merrimack Valley.
Barbara Burns wrote on 21 October 2011: My Uncle, Lester Mann, from Randolph, Massachusetts was on the Mississinewa, he passed in 1983. My mother Barbara Mann Burns, his older sister, was the last of 7 children of Margaret and Henry Mann to pass away in 2009. My mother told me stories of the black-outs and how her younger brother, Lester, swimming through oil when the Mississinewa was sunk. Uncle Lester was a great guy and I am glad my Mom shared these memories with me, I am 47 and now live in the Merrimack Valley.... Collapse
wrote on March 7, 2018
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9:12 pm
DOES ANYONE KNOW JOSEPH MARTINO .HE IS FROM YONKERS NY.HE WAS ON THIS SHIP.HE IS MY FATHER IN LAW.I WOULD LOVE TO CONNECT HIM WITH HIS BUDDIES.
DOES ANYONE KNOW JOSEPH MARTINO .HE IS FROM YONKERS NY.HE WAS ON THIS SHIP.HE IS MY FATHER IN LAW.I WOULD LOVE TO CONNECT HIM WITH HIS BUDDIES.... Collapse
Admin Reply by: admin
This comment was originally posted on the USS Mississinewa webpage guestbook on Sat Oct 16 08:31:48 2004, but since we are transferring to a new guestbook, I have repeated it here.
This comment was originally posted on the USS Mississinewa webpage guestbook on Sat Oct 16 08:31:48 2004, but since we are transferring to a new guestbook, I have repeated it here.... Collapse