Wednesday 06/30/2004 3:32:00pm

Name:

Joseph B. Calvert

E-Mail:

Joseph.Calvert@lw.com

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Comments:

Hi, I am trying to locate an individual who was on the Midway during April/May of 1975. He helped a family that I am very close with and they have been trying to locate him for years to thank him for his unbelievable kindness while aboard the Midway. He has sent pictures and letters signed "Midway Bob" from years ago, however, we aren't sure of his full name or contact info. His name is either Bob (Robert) Calderwood (or Dalderwood) as we can best tell from the pictures he sent. He is the man holding the cargo net on the right side of this page from your website:

http://www.midwaysailor.com/midwayfreqwind/spectrum75-035b.jpg

Any help that you could provide with regards to name or contact info for "Midway Bob" would be truly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Joseph B. Calvert

Tuesday 06/29/2004 11:47:12pm

Name:

Chris Caro

E-Mail:

chriscaro1@netzero.com

Location:

Denver, CO

Comments:

I served on CV41 from 1986 to 1988, I was in VFA-192, Troubleshooters. Working on the flight deck was a great experience!!!

Monday 06/28/2004 9:51:19pm

Name:

Doug King

E-Mail:

dougmyster69@aol.com

Location:

La Mirada, CA

Comments:

Hey V-2 Division, just looking to get in contact with some old buddies aboard in 89. I worked both below decks and topside. I was topside when I got injured and had to retire from the Navy.

Monday 06/28/2004 1:23:16pm

Name:

Joe

E-Mail:

joebcalvert@hotmail.com

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Comments:

Hi - I am looking for a Marine who was on the Midway in March/April of 1975 who helped a Vietnamese boat family - his name is either Robert Calderwood or Robert Dalderwood. Any help would be greatly appreciated by the family who is looking to personally thank him.

Sunday 06/27/2004 2:28:38pm

Name:

David T Killough ("Killer")

E-Mail:

kilodt@msn.com

Homepage URL:

http://www.wheelmeon.org/

Location:

Houston, TX

Comments:

Please visit the "Wheelmeon," website (http://www.wheelmeon.org) dedicated to Military Pride and wheelchair-bound disabled persons, Veteran or not. This site is linked to Paralyzed Veterans of America and other related organizations.

I visited USS MIDWAY with a USAF cross-training detachment in June 1963. I received a lasting memorable impression of a fine ship and outstanding crew. At that time, USS MIDWAY had just recently succeeded in achieving an unprecedented history-making achievement: the "hands-off" electronically controlled landing of an F-4 Phantom fighter jet on the deck of a moving A/C carrier. This major technical advance helped to land humans on the Moon in 1969.

Thursday 06/24/2004 10:26:40pm

Name:

Dannie Giddis

E-Mail:

jgiddis@netpenny.net

Location:

Lake Ann, Michigan

Comments:

EM3 A&O Shop. Served on Midway Nov. 1964 to March 1966 when she was decommissioned. Would like to hear from anyone that was on board at that time. Especially E Div.

Wednesday 06/23/2004 6:56:36pm

Name:

Jerry Boysel

E-Mail:

jerryboysel@aol.com

Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Comments:

FYI to the V-2 crew of 57-63. I served 2 tours aboard the Midway, 57-60 & 62-63. Here are some shipmates who have passed on. Lt. Powers, Chiefs Lopez, Dennis and McQuay. Dee Connie, Jack McPhillips, Larry Tully, Tom Osterwise, Ron Stone, D.D. Wallace, Joe Preston and Ens. Lethco. They were good men.

Sunday 06/20/2004 8:21:48pm

Name:

Charles Christian

E-Mail:

charles.christian@att.net

Location:

Santa Rosa, CA

Comments:

In Feb. 84, I flew out from Muscat, Oman, to visit and convey some information from the Oman DAO while I was the Communications Officer at the U.S. Embassy, Oman. At the briefing by R/Adm Tom Brown he ask us to look into the faces of the crew as we took our tours. He said we will see expressions of high morale and no sad looking crew. He was right , the ship was not only highly efficient but the crew were cheerful to my eyes. It was a great day and the bombing practice off the fan tail, launches and recoveries, and especially the great classified tour Lt. Comd. Cole gave me of the ships Comms facilities was a highlight of my two year tour in country. Capt. Kober and his staff could not have been more gracious. Well done, Midway! It sure made this old civilian very proud of our Navy and country.

Friday 06/182004 4:59 pm

Name:

Don Adams

E-Mail:

don@ldhcorp.com

Comments:

Great website.....

But, your Marine Corps step-brothers, VMAQ-2 (EA-6's), were onboard too. I was one of them. From May '75 to Dec. '75 and Jan. '78 to June '78.

Funny side-note; When I returned to the Midway in January of ''78, some of the same guys from my '75 stint in the avionics AIMD shop were still there. I asked them them if they were on a tour of duty or serving a sentence!

Thanks to all of the "squids" who made this "jarhead" feel at home while onboard. I feel privileged to have served on her.

Don Adams

Thursday 06/17/2004 1:54:08pm

Name:

AD1(AW) Angelico Jiongco (ret)

E-Mail:

balutsky@hotmail.com

Location:

Washington, DC

Comments:

I was on board the USS Midway from Oct 89-decommission with VA-185 Knighthawks, working as a Powerplant troubleshooter and night check Powerplant Supervisor. It was the best squadron that I ever served with onboard the best ship that I went on cruise with.

Thursday 06/17/2004 11:18:41am

Name:

Lars Hulthen

E-Mail:

lars.hulthen@telia.com

Location:

Viken, Sweden

Comments:

Thanks for a very fine Website. I'm working in the Swedish Coastguard since 1971. My rank is Lieutenant-Colonel.

Wednesday, 06/16/2004 11:12 pm

Name:

Laurel C Robertson

E-Mail:

trixxy@comcast.net

Comments:

Hi! What a great site you have here!! I am trying to locate information on my father's service at the end of WW2. He served in the Navy aboard Midway around 1946... I don' t have any other info, as my dad died in 1995. His name was Sam Costa. Do you know how I can find anything on his service aboard Midway??? So far, lots of work looking, and no luck....
 

Thanks,

Laurel C Robertson

Wednesday 06/16/2004 10:17:30am

Name:

Ron Tudor

E-Mail:

tudorra@aol.com

Location:

Comments:

I served on Midway 1959 to 1961

Tuesday 06/15/2004 3:11:02pm

Name:

Robert C. PIgott

E-Mail:

robert.pigott@us.pilkington.com

Location:

Comments:

VFA-195 - Great to see a website like this to bring back memories.

Sunday 06/13/2004 10:37:00am

Name:

Chris Davis

E-Mail:

dchev1952@aol.com

Location:

Whidbey Island, Wa

Comments:

Served onboard 90-92 in IM-4 Div. GSE

Sunday 06/13/2004 6:20:57am

Name:

George Woodward

E-Mail:

gtwoodward@peoplepc.com

Location:

Sarasota, Florida

Comments:

Served during the 1971 cruise as a flight deck troubleshooter (AME) with VF-161 "Chargers" - After previous cruise on the Coral Sea, the Midway seemed like the Ritz! Thank goodness the Midway is being preserved - the photos of the Coral Sea being "slaughtered" in India were pretty sad. I would be honored to hear from anyone who served on Midway, or in VF-161.

Saturday 06/12/2004 7:55:12pm

Name:

Sumner L. Thompson

E-Mail:

sthomps6@maine.rr.com

Location:

Comments:

I don't have a clue as to what homepage URL means nor what is meant by location. Someone will tell me. I saw all three of the Midway class during WW2 if my memory serves me (getting old) in Norfolk area. We thought it was a huge ship and it was for then. At that time I was on a APA (attack transport) anyone recall these? Then later on a CVE, it was like a matchstick. We hit a hurricane in 51 and later on after I had retired I checked a website and found it had been through a hurricane back in the 40's. We all thought it was "curtains" but the old bucket of bolts made it...Great sites. Sumner Thompson

Wednesday 06/09/2004 11:11:01pm

Name:

Bill Persell

E-Mail:

Billntwrk@yahoo.com

Location:

San Diego, California

Comments:

Greetings People.
If Troy has the marbles to print this, he came on vacation and we put his sorry Wing Nut Butt to work! Yup! We had Troy working as a Safety Security Volunteer. He has tons of Pics and I took a bunch of him as well.

Wednesday 06/09/2004 11:11:49am

Name:

Jim Risner

E-Mail:

jsrisner@yahoo.com

Location:

Bay Area, California

Comments:

Was aboard 1963 thru 65. Worked in B Div. Trying to locate anyone I worked with.

Monday 06/07/2004 10:50:35pm

Name:

Ken Poorman

E-Mail:

kpoorman@verizon.net

Homepage URL:

http://www.kenpoorman.com

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Comments:

I visited the USS Midway at Alameda NAS with my Dad when I was about 12 years old. It impressed me so much I joined the Navy right after high school and served with COMCARDIV FOUR on the USS FDR, USS Shangri La, USS Forrestal, and USS Kitty Hawk. Go Navy!

Monday 06/07/2004 9:56:53pm

Name:

Manuel (Nick) D. da Silva

E-Mail:

nicdasilva@sbcglobal.net

Location:

Southern California

Comments:

Serviced aboard the Midway from 12/71 thru 08/74, GM Division. This ship holds a lot of Great Memories for me. I would like to hear from fellow GM shipmates. Midway is a Great ship, with great adventures. To me Midway will always be the Pride of the Fleet.

Monday 06/07/2004 9:12 pm

Name:

Mike Koffler

E-Mail:

ditditdahdit@hotmail.com

Comments:

Great job on the website! The military humor was right on.

Thanks,

Mike 1974-1976

Monday 06/07/2004 8:15:22pm

Name:

Michael W. Koffler

E-Mail:

ditditdahdit@hotmail.com

Location:

Comments:

Staff announcer: 1974-1976 KMID TV and KWAY radio aboard Midway's closed circuit system. I'm happy to see this great ship back here in San Diego where future generations can enjoy her.

Sunday 06/06/2004 8:21:14pm

Name:

Michelle Lindquist

E-Mail:

Lindquist7@msn.com

Location:

St. Johns, Michigan

Comments:

My dad was on the USS Midway during World War II...not exactly sure of the dates he was on board...I know he was drafted in August of 1944 and served until 1946. His name was Hubert Bernard Townsend and he was from Ypsilanti, Michigan. (Most people called him Bernard) He talked so much about his time on the Midway. He died of a brain tumor in 1992...I was just wondering if there are any of his shipmates out there who might remember him.

Sunday 06/06/2004 3:38:24pm

Name:

Victor C. Lopez

E-Mail:

vlopez1878@aol.com

Location:

Comments:

I was in VS-45 flying AD-1`s on board from Jan 1950 to May 1950. It was my first cruise and I will never forget her.

Sunday 06/06/2004 10:08:46am

Name:

Charles Girolamo

E-Mail:

Location:

Sterling, VA

Comments:

Plank owner served till 7/2/46. fire control division, I was pointer in the port director for 5 by 54's. Will try to make the next reunion.

Friday 06/04/2004 9:54:32pm

Name:

Paul Gorlack

E-Mail:

Location:

Edgewater, FL

Comments:

Served 1950-54 AEM 1/C V-2 Div

Tuesday 06/01/2004 3:20:01pm

Name:

Chris Chipp

E-Mail:

cechipp@hotmail.com

Location:

St. Louis, MO

Comments:

Served in V-1 Div. while the ship was under the command of Capt R.D. Mixon. I plan on being there on 06/09/04 and want to visit the finest carrier in the fleet. Cdr Buzz Radigan was the Air Boss, Cdr Mike Nordeen, was the XO and I was in charge of the most famous sailboat in Midway history, at least that was what the XO said when they finally pulled in to Cubi Pt.

Chris Chipp
ABHCS(AW),USN RET

Tuesday 06/01/2004 2:46:54pm

Name:

Gary Lawhon

E-Mail:

cellularsales@pacbell.net

Location:

Bay Area California

Comments:

I'm looking for Ralph L. Bentley, or any relatives. He served as an S-3 under N.W. Danielson and M. Omen on the Midway in the 60's. His nickname was "Red" and he would be in his 70's or so about now. He's my dad, and he may not know it. My mother just passed last year, and I've been looking for him. Thanks!