============================================ ed krajewski Sunday, 9/3/00, 4:41 PM   sampson unit G may 8 1943 company 411 shipped out beginng of july chief Marvin c,o,   From: blackstone ma.   ============================================ william koveleskie Saturday, 9/2/00, 1:34 PM   was at sampson june 44 for 7 weeks, then to armed guard school at gulfport. looking for anyone from SS benjamin schlesinger approx last half 44 to late spring 45, on the murmansk/archangel run.   From: Renss. Co. new york Web Site: na E-mail: rosemarykoveleskie@msn.com   ============================================ Joseph Coppinger Friday, 9/1/00, 3:14 PM   I was assigned to Co.435 F18u in Feb of 1945. Went to the So .Pacific on A>K>A>48, Uss Valeria. We were there in the Pacific whwn the war ended. Your Web site brings back a lot of memories. I visited the Brig when you were just starting to rebuild it. i want to go back and I will to see it now.You deserve a 4 0.   From: Lynn,Mass. E-mail: Cupakey   ============================================ IRVING E BONNEY Thursday, 8/31/00, 2:38 PM   I WENT TO BOOT CAMP IN 1945 AND I WAS IN THE GESTAPO UNIT.I SPENT 30 YRS AS A SEABEE AND RETIRED IN 1976 AS A CHIEF PO   From: MT VERNON, NY Web Site: CHIEFPO E-mail: CHIEFPO@AOL.COM   ============================================ Fran A. Gower Tuesday, 8/29/00, 5:35 PM   Nice web site! I finally went to Sampson State Park 1 year ago with my Dad, who did his boot camp there. He had talked about it, this was his first time back. As a Park Ranger, I wanted to see the park, but also learn about my Dads' time there. He told me about loading munitions at the Army depot and marching. He also remembered the brig, which he worked at before being shipped out.He was on an LST at Normandy, and finally retired in 1966, after 21yrs. On the trip to the park we learned about the reunion, but it was too late for last year. We are coming this year, with camera in tow. I look forward to seeing the museum and hearing the stories of WWII for the Ole Salts and my Dad.   From: Laurel, MD E-mail: Sgtranger@juno.com   ============================================ Daniel Cole Tuesday, 8/29/00, 1:02 PM   E-mail: Dancarol@juno.com   ============================================ John E. Ericson Tuesday, 8/29/00, 9:06 AM   Trained at Sampson May 1944 to July 1944.(17 Yrs old) D Uint Co. 273 ID# 601 82 97. Served aboard USS POLARIS ( N.& S. Atlantic - Mediterranean) July 1944 to November 1944 as Seaman 1/c. November 1944 to February 1944 Davisville, RI (Stevedore Training). February 1944 to March 1946 Cargo Handling Group #1 US Naval Supply Depot. Oakland, CA. Honorable Discharge as Electricians M 3/c March 15, 1946 Shoemaker, CA.   From: Schenectady, NY E-mail: leaferic@aol.com   ============================================ Karen(Fragose) Hynds Sunday, 8/27/00, 3:43 PM   my father was at Sampson Company 109 graduated September 25th,1943 his name was Harold Fragose any information about your time with him is appreciated as he passed away in 1970 when I was 5 years old thank you   From: New Hampshire E-mail: ssjk@peoplepc.com   ============================================ Manfred Muenz Saturday, 8/26/00, 6:36 AM   I took boot training at Fargut, Samson in 1945 and later seved on USS Pratt DE 363. Iam a memberof DESA.   From: Derby, CT 06418 E-mail: MMuenz1033@aol.com   ============================================ Floyd Friday, 8/25/00, 1:47 PM   Went to bootcamp in September 1944.I was in the C- unit.Company 182.   From: Rochester Web Site: none E-mail: wendysue0616   ============================================ CHARLES COOPER Tuesday, 8/22/00, 6:31 PM   WHANT TO GET INTO LETTERS TO SAMPSON VETS   From: LONG ISLAND NEW YORK Web Site: CCOOPJR E-mail: CCOOPJR@AOL.COM   ============================================ Carl M. Annarummo Sr. Tuesday, 8/22/00, 5:08 PM   crew member 1943 USS Bristol DD-453 and crew member USS Chester T. O'Brien DE-421 1944   From: Bristol, RI E-mail: HWLWN98@AOL.COM   ============================================ Wendy Montague Sunday, 8/20/00, 12:54 PM   My father, Floyd Terry took his basic training for the navy in WWII at Sampson.   From: Rochester, NY E-mail: Wendysue0616@aol.com   ============================================ Harry N Brown-Life member 252 Sunday, 8/20/00, 11:20 AM   From: Westminster, Md. E-mail: jbrown2995@aol.com   ============================================ George A. Luhrs Saturday, 8/19/00, 9:59 AM   I was in company 504 Gilmore Unit 1944 I am a life member of Sampson WWII Vets. I stayed in the Navy and retired in 1977. as a Master Chief Quartermaster.   From: Chula Vista, California E-mail: galuhrs@earthlink.net   ============================================ gordon blanchard Saturday, 8/19/00, 6:10 AM   took boot traning sept,10 1943. g unite co 516. at sampson then went to plymouth , england. ships company at amphy base shapters field then signed on lst285. to 1 5 1946 still go up to sampson . would like to hear from any one that was a mate at these places. e- mail me gordon lst285   From: watkins glen, n.y. E-mail: lst285@cs.com   ============================================ Mary Ellen Lewek daughter of George W. Ostrander Friday, 8/18/00, 8:31 PM   As a young child I can remember my father George W. Ostrander leaving for Sampson for training, and the last time I saw him he was leaving to serve aboard the USS Astoria. I plan to visit your museum as soon as I possibly can, didn't know you existed. Sincerely, Mrs Lewek   From: Tribes Hill, NY E-mail: scoop@superior.net   ============================================ SGT. BILL HERZOG Wednesday, 8/16/00, 9:04 PM   I APPRECIATE ALL THE WORK EVERYONE HAS DONE TOCOMPLETE SAMPSONS HISTORY, MY HAT GOS OFF TO EVERY ONE INVOLVED BILL HERZOG   From: SEASIDE C.A. Web Site: SGT BILL 34 E-mail: SERGEANT BILL 34 @AOL. COM   ============================================ Richard Silva Saturday, 8/12/00, 5:35 PM   This is my first trip back to Sampson website for several months and I am impressed with the improvement. The photos give me an opportunity to see things I did not see during my original tour. About all I saw then was C - Unit, the gas chamber and snow. Lots and lots of snow. Well Done.   From: Pocono Lake, Pa. E-mail: usndoc45@epix.net   ============================================ gordon blanchard Thursday, 8/10/00, 5:59 PM   in joy your site. god bless all that is invold in this great project .can't wait to go aboard one of are great ships. keep up the good work. ex lst sailor gordon blanchard   From: watkins glen n.y. E-mail: lst285@cs.com   ============================================ JOE DICOLA Tuesday, 8/8/00, 1:10 PM   MY BROTHER STEVE DICOLA STARTED AT SAMPSON NAVAL BASE I AM TRYING TO GET SOME IMFORMATION ON HIS TOUR OF DUTY WW2 HE IS DECEASE .   From: PHILA. E-mail: VAREJOE@AOL.COM   ============================================ DAN MACKO Monday, 8/7/00, 4:48 PM   MY FATHER-IN-LAW WENT TO YOUR ACADEMY.HIS NAME IS JOHN CALENZO AND SERVED ABOARD THE USS HELENA.I WOULD LIKE TO BRING HIM DOWN TO THE MUSEUM.COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME A SCEDULE OF WHAT DAYS AND TIMES YOUR OPEN,ALSO WHEN YOU CLOSE FOR THE YEAR. THANK YOU.   From: BALDWINSVILLE,NY E-mail: MACKBEERDRINKER@AOL   ============================================ Tom Muir Sunday, 8/6/00, 4:47 PM   Iarrived Sampson on 5th July 44 and was in D Unit Co.223. I also went EM School at Sampson. I would like to contact anyone was in my boot company. I was assigned to the USS Duolin AKA 87.   From: NJ E-mail: vfwpc@AOL   ============================================ Henry Scott McHarg Sunday, 8/6/00, 3:24 PM   Dewey unit 229, Feb. 1944. Going to the United States LST Association 30 Aug. 2000. Will try to visit Sampson before or after the reunion.   From: Columbus, Ohioi Web Site: Ohio LST/A,mphibs Association E-mail: ohlstam1j@aol.com   ============================================ lou richards Friday, 8/4/00, 5:13 AM   From: watby.ct. E-mail: lourichards@webtv.net   ============================================ Janice E. Laufeld Marsiglio Thursday, 8/3/00, 6:41 PM   My dad, Harold E. Laufeld, Jr. graduated Signalman School at Sampson on 4-9-45 (Class A, Group II). He then was assigned to the Liberty Ship "Jane Delano" I sent all of his belongings from his navy days to the director of the New Jersey Region #4,District #2 on April, 1999. To date I do not know if they made it to the museum. Could someone let me know please, as they meant to world to my brother and I, but felt they needed to be shared with others. God bless.   From: New York E-mail: fjmarsig@frontiernet.net   ============================================ Frederick R. Holley Sunday, 7/30/00, 6:49 PM   My Dad , Robert O Holley was drafted into the USN at at 31 years of age, He entered Sampson then went to Little Creek for amphibious training. He spent all of his time on board USS LSM 230. He was older than the skipper. I know very little about his service time because it was not a subject to be talked about at home. I have found out more about my Dad from his shipmates and am very proud of him. Dad died in 1974. Thanks for the great website Frederick R. Holley Webster NY   From: Originally Pulteney NY E-mail: holley@mindex.com   ============================================ James D. Rasfeld Saturday, 7/29/00, 10:10 AM   Joined Navy 6/6/44, Great Lakes NTC, 8 weeks of Boot, then 2 service schools, Amphibious Base at Coronado. On Guam when war ended. Was on 2 LCIs before being discharged July 1946. Question: Is there a site for Great Lakes NTC listing of boot companies in 1944 that I can research? Your answer would be greatly appreciated. Jim Rasfeld   From: Oceanside, CA E-mail: JulianaR68@aol.com   ============================================ Jim Stafford Thursday, 7/27/00, 7:17 PM   My first duty for the Navy was a bus ride to Sampson for "boot training" and they did a great job in "cranking up" we 18 year olds for the chore that we had to do. Two months at Iowa State College for GM engine wisdom and off to Treasure Island, Cal. to catch my ship--the L.C.I. m (mortar)#362. She had done one invasion and did eight more after I came aboard--Lingayen Gulf, Mindoro, Moratai, Palawan, Zamboanga, Sanga Sanga, Tarakan Is. D-4 and again on D Day! Ultimate conclusion--Sampson makes great men even Greater!!!   From: Taunton, Mass. E-mail: jwstaff@ix.netcom.com   ============================================ Jim Stafford Thursday, 7/27/00, 7:16 PM   My first duty for the Navy was a bus ride to Sampson for "boot training" and they did a great job in "cranking up" we 18 year olds for the chore that we had to do. Two months at Iowa State College for GM engine wisdom and off to Treasure Island, Cal. to catch my ship--the L.C.I. m (mortar)#362. She had done one invasion and did eight more after I came aboard--Lingayen Gulf, Mindoro, Moratai, Palawan, Zamboanga, Sanga Sanga, Tarakan Is. D-4 and again on D Day! Ultimate conclusion--Sampson makes great men even Greater!!!   From: Taunton, Mass. E-mail: jwstaff@ix.netcom.com   ============================================ Jim Stafford Thursday, 7/27/00, 6:56 PM   My first duty for the Navy was a bus ride to Sampson   From: Taunton, Mass. E-mail: jwstaff@ix.netcom.com   ============================================ George C. Weisert Wednesday, 7/26/00, 5:40 PM   I joined the USNR and was immediately sent to Sampson for boot training. My service was from March 4, 1943 to March 16, 1946. During the introductory physical at Sampson, a doctor, with a magic marker, wrote, in large letters, HO on my chest. That meant 'holdover' because of a potential medical problem - heart. They gave me my civilian clothes back and sent me to a special barracks (L16?). I waited several weeks for a fluoroscope of my chest while swallowing liquid plaster. I did it on the first try because they told me if I didn't do it the first time, I'd be there all day. I guess the Navy calls that 'encouragement'. I passed and was assigned to a company in a few days. Thus started my Navy career.   From: Vestal, NY 13850-1210 Web Site: - E-mail: gcweisert@juno.com   ============================================ Michael V. Natale Monday, 7/24/00, 10:23 AM   From: Boston, Mass E-mail: mjnn@starpower.net   ============================================ George A Peak Sunday, 7/23/00, 5:21 AM   Enjoyed the memories. I was at Sampson in Nov. '42 when we stepped off the train into a sea of mud. My mother wanted to know where I had gone when she received the box of mud-soaked clothes. I volunteered for the Armed Guard and recently joined that organization veterans - went to Kentucky earlier this year for the annual reunion and enjoyed seeing two of my mates who were on the Mermansk run with me 55 years ago on the Hawkins Fudske.   From: Garden City NY E-mail: gapeak@dellnet.com   ============================================ Theresa Towers Saturday, 7/22/00, 1:01 PM   This web site has been a great help in gathering information for my father, a WWII vet. In the information I got about the USS Whitney it stated that the ship received one battle star for WWII service. How does my father go about getting this battle star? Thank you for your help. Theresa Towers   From: Camillus, NY E-mail: ttstaartrek@aol.com   ============================================ Lesa McElwain Thursday, 7/20/00, 6:23 PM   Hello, I am here searching for info. from my father-in-law, Paul McElwain, who is a Sampson WWII Vet.   From: Fombell, Pa. E-mail: _thekitten@yahoo.com   ============================================ theresa towers Sunday, 7/16/00, 9:28 AM   I am trying to help my father find out what happened to the ship he was on in WWII. I have checked all the Naval web sites suggested and can find nothing. My father is part of the Sampson group and was on the U.S.S. Whitney in 1943 and 1944. The ship was a destroyer tender, A.D.4, commissioned in October of 1924. He would like to know when it was decommissioned and what was done to the remains. Thank you for any help that you can give me. Theresa Towers   From: camillus, ny E-mail: ttstartrek@aol.com   ============================================ BOB COLANTUONO Thursday, 7/13/00, 6:42 PM   I have signed in before, but wanted to tell you how much I enjoy the changes that you have made. I was in Battalion G, Company 573 from June to Sept. 1945. Served on board the USS YMS 425 from Nov. 1945 to July 1946.   From: MASHPEE, MA Web Site: U. S. S. YMS 425 E-mail: YMS425@mediaone.net   ============================================ Michael Lynch Monday, 7/10/00, 4:55 PM   My father,Edward " Ned " Lynch was stationed at Sampson,in the Navy, in 1945.From there he went to New Jersey . I have a group picture with names of the men in his August 1945 unit.If you were there in August let me know your name and maybe we`ll have a group picture for you. I was stationed at Sampson in AUGUST of 1955 in the Air Force.I was a member of Flight 4490. My father is dead now but he always spoke highly of the men hw met at Sampson Naval Station   From: Olean,New York E-mail: deemik@netsync.net   ============================================ LOUIS PRESTON Sunday, 7/9/00, 4:56 PM   VERY NICE SITE. I WAS AT SAMPSON IN MAY 45, DEWEY UNIT. MY WIFE AND I DO GUIDE WORK AT MUSEUM ONE DAY A WEEK. Looking for shipmates.   From: PAINTED POST, N.Y. E-mail: louisp@exotrope.net   ============================================ Leo Stapleton Friday, 7/7/00, 5:02 PM   I read the message from Ed Shelc about being in CUnit, Company 119, Nov 44 to Jan 45. I was in CUnit, Company 118 at the same time. I tried to use his e-mail address but was unsuccessful. I'd like him to contact me if he reads this. Thank you.   From: South Boston, Ma. E-mail: ldstapey@aol.com   ============================================ Edward S. Shelc Monday, 7/3/00, 5:47 PM   Basic Training @ Sampson from 11/44 to 1/45, C unit, Co. 119. Visited naval museum on 7/2/00. You guys did a wonderful job. Something to be proud of. Keep up the good work.   From: Allegany,NY E-mail: esshelc @localnet.com   ============================================ Edward S. Shelc Monday, 7/3/00, 5:36 PM   From: Allegany,NY E-mail: esshelc @localnet.com   ============================================ Richard Landsman Monday, 7/3/00, 8:07 AM   Was in Sampson from January 1944 toMarch 1944. Served on the USS Waukesha AKA84 in Pacific   From: Tamarac Florida E-mail: rhl7316@aol.com   ============================================ Jim Kelly Sunday, 7/2/00, 1:14 PM   Hi Jake I was just visiting the cite again.I noticed that there was a cite for cve,Escort Carriers.Could you put the web cite for the uss Cabot Medium carrier on also. There are a few members that I know of that were on the cvl,s,I know they would apreciate it,as that is the last one that is still around.There were 9 0f them during WW2.They are trying to save this one for a museum,and trying to keep it from the breakers The web cite is; http://www.geocities.com/usscabot.Still a great cite Jake.See you at the reuniom,God willing.   From: Middlesex,N.Y.14507 E-mail: jkellyb@localnet.com   ============================================ David McClure Sunday, 7/2/00, 12:59 PM   USNTS, Sampson, N.Y. Unit G, July Oct 1945, entlisted from Bangor,Maine   From: Bridgewater, CT E-mail: dmcclure@prodigy.net   ============================================ Carmen Surace Saturday, 7/1/00, 4:03 PM   From: North Syracuse, NY E-mail: surtorto98@hotmail.com   ============================================ W.F. Mac Leod Monday, 6/26/00, 3:39 PM   I was in Sampson 6 March 1943- 21 May 1943 Company 222. Very cold!! I now reside in California.   From: Gloucester Ma E-mail: wfleod1@aol.com   ============================================ EDWARD GROSS Monday, 6/26/00, 2:31 PM   THIS IS MY SECOND SIGN ON I WANTED TO ADD TO MY PREVIOUS SIGN ON AS STATED IN MY FIRST SIGN ON,I STARTED MY ENLISTMENT JANUARY 7,1943.IWAS ASSIGNED TO I THINK BARRACKS F. I DUE REMEMBER THAT I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE SECOND DECK.IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME PLEASE FILL ME IN WITH THE COMPANY NUMBER ETC.I AM TRYING TO LOCATE A SHIPMATE BY THE NAME OF JACK DURKIN ALSO FROM PHILLY. HE ALSO ATTENDED EM SCHOOL WITH ME AFTER WE COMPLETED BOOT TRAINING. I SPENT THE NEXT THREE YEARS ABOARD THE USS DOVER AND WAS DISCHARGED MARCH 1946. MY EM RATE WAS FROZEN FOR THREE MONTHS AT THE END OF THE WAR.   From: PHILDELPHIA ,PA. Web Site: EDFGROSS E-mail: EDFGROSS@NETZERO.NET   ============================================ Martin Paliokas Monday, 6/26/00, 10:41 AM   I am a dues paying Samson WW-2 navy veteran visiting this site for the first time. Thanks to all those who volunteer their time and effort, it is appreciated.   From: Virginia E-mail: martinpaliokas@msn.com   ============================================