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leightonalexander · leightonalexander

I am interested in any information that is available that would help narrow down the location where the Indianapolis was sunk. I am a sonar technician/ROV pilot onboard a very capable research vessel that has identified a number of wrecks previously. I have always been interested in the Indianapol...

Tim · Tim

Gentlemen: A couple of years ago at the VA hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, I saw a sailors hat... it Said USS Indianapolis. I am a Marine, but I was raised in Indianapolis, and I know the story. I couldn't believe that right there, in front of me, wrapped in the fragile form of age, was a seaman from the USS In...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Sad news tonight, that USS Indianapolis Survivor Victor Buckett of Naples, Florida passed away at the age of 93. Rest in peace, sweet hero. There are now only 29 living survivors.

museum · museum

On Monday, November 9, 2015, Survivor Dick Thelen along with his son Dave, and USS Indianapolis Board Members Mark Smith and Tom Curran, presented the story of the ship to Greentown, IN middle school, high school and community, in 3 separate meetings that day. We were graciously hosted by the Green...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

The world lost another hero last night.RIP USS Indianapolis Survivor Lyle Umenhoffer. May 27, 1923 - October 27, 2015

JACK · JACK

question, how would I find out which one of the rescue ships was the one that rescued my grandfather Russell Lee Brandt?

silverae wolf · silverae wolf

To the men and their family, Thank you for your service, sacrifices, and protecting the freedoms I have enjoyed during my life. I will never forget you. Thank you again

Christer Bergstrom · Christer Bergstrom

Dear Colleagues, We are very interested in the Swedish rights of the book ONLY 317 SURVIVED. In order to confirm this interest, we would like very much to get from you either a pdf or a finished copy with one month option on the Swedish rights. Thanking you in advance for your attention. Please s...

JACK · JACK

I have recently found a copy of Abandon Ship in the belongings of my grandfather Russell L Brandt who was a survivor of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. I have read the book as well as others pertaining to the wonderful ship and tragic events that followed. What makes this copy special is that it is si...

RobRisko · RobRisko

I am trying to determine if survivor Raymond B. McClain is still alive or the whereabouts of his next of kin. I am a historian here in East Texas. BM2 McClain lived here at Larue before and just after the war. I am working on a series of articles regarding local men in World War 2. Any input appreciated...

btn48114 · btn48114

My name is Karen Kenny-Dei and my uncle, Francis Patrick Kenny (AKA Patrick) served and died on the Indianapolis. A few years back, with the consent of Pat's surviving sisters, I embarked on having a headstone put in the memorial section at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Aft...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Survivor George Horvath passed away earlier today (Sunday April 5) in Arizona. He was 94 years old. May he rest in peace. There are now only 32 survivors still with us today.

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Great news this morning!!!! In honor of the 70th Anniversary, the USS Indianapolis CA-35 Second Watch Organization has begun a new program to honor the men Lost At Sea in the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and their families! It came to our attention that many Lost At Sea families never received a fla...

Death of Rescue Crew Member - Peter Wren · SurvivorsDaughter

Just received the news today that Peter Wren, a lieutenant on the rescue ship USS Bassett, passed away on September 19, 2014. He was a passionate and dynamic speaker when he told the story of their heroic rescue mission. He authored 2 books...Those In Peril On The Sea and We Were There: The USS Indianap...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Clarence Hershberger of Florida passed away on February 14, 2015. I do not have additional service details or an address to send condolences to his family, but as I receive them I will post.

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

A visitation for Loel Dene (LD) Cox will be held on Wednesday evening, January 28, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Heartland Funeral Home located at 1508 N. Austin Street, Comanche, Texas 76442. Funeral Services will be on Thursday January 29, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 407 N. Houston Street in...

FIVEVICTOR · FIVEVICTOR

In several articles including Wikipedia it was stated when Indianapolis put in to Guam on July 27, 1945 to replenish food, fuel, and ammunition before proceeding to the Philippines on July 28, there was mention made of "a number of crewmen" whose enlistments were up and were replaced....

Scottstets · Scottstets

Hello, USS Indy Veterans, family and friends... I have already interviewed a couple of USS Indy Survivors and I am looking for speak with more. If there are any who live in Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, or any of the New England states, please let me know soon how I may contact...

parson30 · parson30

My father was Chaplain J W Landrum at Mare Island. I am wondering if anyone remembers him. He recounted to us that only one time was he taken to a ship out in the channel to conduct a chapel service for the crew. That ship was the USS Indianapolis before they got under way to deliver the atomic bomb. I w...

savages · savages

I am still searching for photos or family members of the nine crewmen KIA in the attack in Okinawa in 1945. If there is anyone out there with pictures from the 1940's of Marvin Douglas, Calvin Emery, John Garhart, Matthew Klucaric, Epifanio Lobato, or Byron Smiley, please let me know. I hope to have...

dylan · dylan

Hello, My name is Dylan and I represent Hannibal Classics. (www.HannibalClassics.com) We are a film production company and are interested in doing a film about the USS Indianapolis. I am working on researching survivor interviews and came across this site. We are hoping to get any interviews tha...

MomsStory · MomsStory

My mother was the WAVE lieutenant who decoded the message at Hunters Point in San Francisco about the "crate" arriving and being loaded onto the Indianapolis. After delivering the message to the commandant of the base, she took her dinner hour and met a WAVE friend and their mutual friend...

Jim Johnson · Jim Johnson

My wife's father, CJ Prather, lost his life on the Indy. He was also present during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor. We've often wondered if he was the only sailor in U.S. Navy who "Bookended" the war in the Pacific. Is anyone aware of any other sailor on the Indy who was also involved at Pear...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

http://www.candgnews.com/news/survivor-uss-indianapolis-spe...

lowrider96 · lowrider96

Hi, I am a college student doing a research paper on Capt. McVay. I am trying to locate the original court martial transcripts. Does anyone know where I might find these? Thanks! All help is appreciated! -- Edited by lowrider96 on Thursday 13th of February 2014 07:03:10 PM -- Edited by lowrider96 on Th...

rockytony · rockytony

Yesterday, March 11, I had the distinct honor and pleasure to share a dinner with survivor Harold Bray and his charming wife Steph. We dined in the famous Don and Charlie's Restaurant here in Scottsdale, Arizona and, in addition to a great meal, Harold was greeted by the owner Don Carson and the great...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor George Horvath's wife Alice Mae passed away in November. For those of you that knew them from the reunions, they were the cutest, most colorfully dressed couple, friends since kindergarten & married 72 years! Here is her obituary, and plea...

MomsStory · MomsStory

To clarify my question, I'm looking for the name or designation of the person who decoded the top-secret message that the "crate" would be loaded onto the Indy at Hunters Point. He was a senior officer, but was he also a Commuications Watch Officer (CWO) or a Coding Room Watch Officer (CRWO...

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/210033691_Bill_Van_Wilpe__WWII_rescue_hero__dies_at_87.html

SurvivorsDaughter · SurvivorsDaughter

Just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Erwin Hensch passed away earlier this week. He served as an Assistant Chief Engineer on the Indy and was rescued by the USS Doyle. He was 93 years old. May our hero rest in peace. -- Edited by SurvivorsDaughter on Saturday 19th of October 2013 07...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Wreck of the USS Indianapolis (Preview) I am interested in any information that is available that would help narrow down the location where the Indianapolis was sunk. I am a sonar technician/ROV pilot onboard a very capable research vessel that has identified a number of wrecks previously. I have always been interested in the Indianapol...	leightonalexander	2	1758	Dec 20, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	At the Fort Wayne VA (Preview) Gentlemen: A couple of years ago at the VA hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, I saw a sailors hat... it Said USS Indianapolis. I am a Marine, but I was raised in Indianapolis, and I know the story. I couldn't believe that right there, in front of me, wrapped in the fragile form of age, was a seaman from the USS In...	Tim	1	1392	Dec 3, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Victor Buckett, Nov 2015 (Preview) Sad news tonight, that USS Indianapolis Survivor Victor Buckett of Naples, Florida passed away at the age of 93. Rest in peace, sweet hero. There are now only 29 living survivors.	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1376	Nov 30, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Dick Thelen Presents to Greentown, IN Schools and Community 11-9-15 (Preview) On Monday, November 9, 2015, Survivor Dick Thelen along with his son Dave, and USS Indianapolis Board Members Mark Smith and Tom Curran, presented the story of the ship to Greentown, IN middle school, high school and community, in 3 separate meetings that day. We were graciously hosted by the Green...	museum	0	1205	Nov 11, 2015 by museum
	Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Lyle Umenhoffer - Oct 27, 2015 (Preview) The world lost another hero last night.RIP USS Indianapolis Survivor Lyle Umenhoffer. May 27, 1923 - October 27, 2015	SurvivorsDaughter	1	1076	Nov 7, 2015 by BobRic
	Rescue ships (Preview) question, how would I find out which one of the rescue ships was the one that rescued my grandfather Russell Lee Brandt?	JACK	3	1980	Aug 28, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Thank you (Preview) To the men and their family, Thank you for your service, sacrifices, and protecting the freedoms I have enjoyed during my life. I will never forget you. Thank you again	silverae wolf	0	1077	Aug 11, 2015 by silverae wolf
	Swedish rights of the book ONLY 317 SURVIVED (Preview) Dear Colleagues, We are very interested in the Swedish rights of the book ONLY 317 SURVIVED. In order to confirm this interest, we would like very much to get from you either a pdf or a finished copy with one month option on the Swedish rights. Thanking you in advance for your attention. Please s...	Christer Bergstrom	0	1121	Aug 1, 2015 by Christer Bergstrom
	Abandon ship (Preview) I have recently found a copy of Abandon Ship in the belongings of my grandfather Russell L Brandt who was a survivor of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. I have read the book as well as others pertaining to the wonderful ship and tragic events that followed. What makes this copy special is that it is si...	JACK	1	1078	Jul 22, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	searching for survivor Raymond B.McClain (Preview) I am trying to determine if survivor Raymond B. McClain is still alive or the whereabouts of his next of kin. I am a historian here in East Texas. BM2 McClain lived here at Larue before and just after the war. I am working on a series of articles regarding local men in World War 2. Any input appreciated...	RobRisko	1	1190	Apr 29, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Headstones for those lost at sea (Preview) My name is Karen Kenny-Dei and my uncle, Francis Patrick Kenny (AKA Patrick) served and died on the Indianapolis. A few years back, with the consent of Pat's surviving sisters, I embarked on having a headstone put in the memorial section at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Aft...	btn48114	1	1229	Apr 7, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Survivor George Horvath (Preview) Just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Survivor George Horvath passed away earlier today (Sunday April 5) in Arizona. He was 94 years old. May he rest in peace. There are now only 32 survivors still with us today.	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1095	Apr 5, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Flags for Lost At Sea families (Preview) Great news this morning!!!! In honor of the 70th Anniversary, the USS Indianapolis CA-35 Second Watch Organization has begun a new program to honor the men Lost At Sea in the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and their families! It came to our attention that many Lost At Sea families never received a fla...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	904	Mar 21, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Death of Rescue Crew Member - Peter Wren (Preview) Just received the news today that Peter Wren, a lieutenant on the rescue ship USS Bassett, passed away on September 19, 2014. He was a passionate and dynamic speaker when he told the story of their heroic rescue mission. He authored 2 books...Those In Peril On The Sea and We Were There: The USS Indianap...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1121	Mar 19, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Clarence Hershberger (Preview) Just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Clarence Hershberger of Florida passed away on February 14, 2015. I do not have additional service details or an address to send condolences to his family, but as I receive them I will post.	SurvivorsDaughter	0	882	Feb 19, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor LD Cox (Jan 2015) (Preview) A visitation for Loel Dene (LD) Cox will be held on Wednesday evening, January 28, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Heartland Funeral Home located at 1508 N. Austin Street, Comanche, Texas 76442. Funeral Services will be on Thursday January 29, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 407 N. Houston Street in...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1135	Jan 27, 2015 by SurvivorsDaughter
	CREW REPLACEMENT AT GUAM (Preview) In several articles including Wikipedia it was stated when Indianapolis put in to Guam on July 27, 1945 to replenish food, fuel, and ammunition before proceeding to the Philippines on July 28, there was mention made of "a number of crewmen" whose enlistments were up and were replaced....	FIVEVICTOR	0	1124	Dec 9, 2014 by FIVEVICTOR
	I am looking to interview more USS Indy Survivors and WW2 Vets soon... (Preview) Hello, USS Indy Veterans, family and friends... I have already interviewed a couple of USS Indy Survivors and I am looking for speak with more. If there are any who live in Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, or any of the New England states, please let me know soon how I may contact...	Scottstets	0	1343	Oct 4, 2014 by Scottstets
	Chaplain J W Landrum (Preview) My father was Chaplain J W Landrum at Mare Island. I am wondering if anyone remembers him. He recounted to us that only one time was he taken to a ship out in the channel to conduct a chapel service for the crew. That ship was the USS Indianapolis before they got under way to deliver the atomic bomb. I w...	parson30	0	980	Sep 15, 2014 by parson30
	Crew KIA in the Kamikzae attack (Preview) I am still searching for photos or family members of the nine crewmen KIA in the attack in Okinawa in 1945. If there is anyone out there with pictures from the 1940's of Marvin Douglas, Calvin Emery, John Garhart, Matthew Klucaric, Epifanio Lobato, or Byron Smiley, please let me know. I hope to have...	savages	1	1227	Aug 24, 2014 by jill
	Survivor Interviews for production company Hannibal Classics Survivor Interviews Film (Preview) Hello, My name is Dylan and I represent Hannibal Classics. (www.HannibalClassics.com) We are a film production company and are interested in doing a film about the USS Indianapolis. I am working on researching survivor interviews and came across this site. We are hoping to get any interviews tha...	dylan	0	1030	Jul 14, 2014 by dylan
	Name or ID info for Head Communications Officer? (Preview) My mother was the WAVE lieutenant who decoded the message at Hunters Point in San Francisco about the "crate" arriving and being loaded onto the Indianapolis. After delivering the message to the commandant of the base, she took her dinner hour and met a WAVE friend and their mutual friend...	MomsStory	1	1175	Jun 23, 2014 by D Livingston
	Chief Machinist Mate Clarence Jefferson (CJ) Prather (Preview) My wife's father, CJ Prather, lost his life on the Indy. He was also present during the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor. We've often wondered if he was the only sailor in U.S. Navy who "Bookended" the war in the Pacific. Is anyone aware of any other sailor on the Indy who was also involved at Pear...	Jim Johnson	0	1022	Jun 6, 2014 by Jim Johnson
	Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor (Preview) http://www.candgnews.com/news/survivor-uss-indianapolis-spe...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1093	Apr 5, 2014 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Captain McVays original transcripts (Preview) Hi, I am a college student doing a research paper on Capt. McVay. I am trying to locate the original court martial transcripts. Does anyone know where I might find these? Thanks! All help is appreciated! -- Edited by lowrider96 on Thursday 13th of February 2014 07:03:10 PM -- Edited by lowrider96 on Th...	lowrider96	1	1393	Mar 19, 2014 by Adkturn
	RE: Dinner and A Baseball Game (Preview) Yesterday, March 11, I had the distinct honor and pleasure to share a dinner with survivor Harold Bray and his charming wife Steph. We dined in the famous Don and Charlie's Restaurant here in Scottsdale, Arizona and, in addition to a great meal, Harold was greeted by the owner Don Carson and the great...	rockytony	0	1237	Mar 12, 2014 by rockytony
	Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor' wife - Alice Mae Horvath (Preview) Just received the news that USS Indianapolis Survivor George Horvath's wife Alice Mae passed away in November. For those of you that knew them from the reunions, they were the cutest, most colorfully dressed couple, friends since kindergarten & married 72 years! Here is her obituary, and plea...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1547	Dec 30, 2013 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Who Decoded the Incoming Top-Secret Message? (Preview) To clarify my question, I'm looking for the name or designation of the person who decoded the top-secret message that the "crate" would be loaded onto the Indy at Hunters Point. He was a senior officer, but was he also a Commuications Watch Officer (CWO) or a Coding Room Watch Officer (CRWO...	MomsStory	0	1111	Nov 16, 2013 by MomsStory
	Death of USS Indianapolis Rescue Crew Bill Van Wilpe (USS Bassett) (Preview) http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/210033691_Bill_Van_Wilpe__WWII_rescue_hero__dies_at_87.html	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1360	Oct 20, 2013 by SurvivorsDaughter
	Death of USS Indianapolis Survivor Erwin Hensch (Preview) Just received the sad news that USS Indianapolis Survivor Erwin Hensch passed away earlier this week. He served as an Assistant Chief Engineer on the Indy and was rescued by the USS Doyle. He was 93 years old. May our hero rest in peace. -- Edited by SurvivorsDaughter on Saturday 19th of October 2013 07...	SurvivorsDaughter	0	1112	Oct 19, 2013 by SurvivorsDaughter
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