USS Independence CVL-22 Reunion Group, Inc.

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Paul Dlugolecki

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My dad, Paul Dlugolecki, was on in 43 and 44. Worked in Engine room. Only late in his life did he talk of his experiences. It is all validated in this website. Thanks. Like all of you, he is a real hero.

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Leonard Ensing's grand daughter

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I was very happy to find this website. My grandfather asked me to find his buddies from the USS Independence, he was on there 1945-1946. Leonard John Ensing (Perk) he currently lives in Michigan, with his wife Dorothy... thank you , Dotty Nuetzmann

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Michael Salapatek

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Longifity has its' blessing and curse. At 83 I feel like the baby of the crew. Sadly most of A-Division Evaporators are in Davy Jones Locker. I hopeful that a couple that were with me from boot camp March 1945 going directly to Ulity boarding the carrier to war end and in my case to Bikini Atoll Bomb test. So here goes Virgil L Sweets and Robert E Soule yeoman Engineering Office, he kept us informed were we were going. To all others past and present I am forever proud to be a part of this great ship and shipmates. Specially those who have kept the ship afloat. E-Mail - cvl22indy @hotmail.com. M. Salapatek

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Ed. Seace

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To all my former shipmates and their families...May you have a prosperopus and healthy 2010 New Year.

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Grace J. Van Dyne

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I would like to know if anyone has more information on the USS Independence. I have some wonderful pictures, and would like to share information regarding " THE MIGHTY I " My father was on board ship during WWII. Under Captain N. M. Kindell U.S.N. I am trying to put together a s@!#%&book for my daughter to pass along family history of her Grandfather, who has pass away. Any information is appreciated. Thank You

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Sarah Hughes

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My grandfather, John "Jack" W Hughes served aboard the USS Independence CVL 22. I guess he was a radio man or at least that's what I've been told. I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers my grandpa. He's very ill at this time and I would love to provide my dad (his eldest son) and my dad's siblings with any stories or memories of my grandpa that some of you many have. Please feel free to email me at imidragon2000@gmail.com. With my thanks to all of you who bravely served our nation, Sarah Hughes

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Ed. SEACE

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Hi Shipmate...This is past secretary and newsletter editor just saying "hello". Sorry I won't be attending the Groups Reunion in Philadelphia this year. But I hope that all hands have a great time and some real great bull sessions. Remember what I always said, my latch string is always out for my former shipmates. Come drop in to visit and sight see the AMISH country'

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Karen Morris

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Great pictures, just fascinating material you've put together. Really enjoyed looking at the pictures and reading all about the USS Independence CVL 22 and the men that kept it going.

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Michael Salapatek

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I was aboard the carrier from May 22, 1945 thru June 1946. We were a volunteer skeleton crew taking the ship for the Operation Crossroads Atomic Bomb tests. I was aboard on June 5th typhoon, July 10th lst carrier strike on Toyko' with the Task Force 38 200 miles off the coast of Japan when the Hiroshima and Nagasake had bomb drops. We made Tokyo Bay after the surrender signing we in patrol and had liberty Sep 15th Yakasuka Naval Base. Sadly most if not all my shipmates in A Division are in David Jones locker? I had published my first hand report of the events on August 15th, 1945, and would be happy to supply copies upon request. F 1/c Evaporators A Division.

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Dan Peters (Berardinelli)

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I'm looking for anyone who can provide me with information about my uncle. Dan Berardinelli was a divebomber pilot and was killed on July 30,1945 while on abombing mission. I thank you all very much. Dan Peters

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