USSmarblehead

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Submitted by
Name: Craig Chariton
From: Fort Worth, Texas
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I just stopped by to check out the web site and see how it is developing. I love that people are coming here and finding information. Thank you for keeping the web site up and for your updates to its contents.

Added: July 9, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Martha Seeton-Magee
From: Durham, Connecticut
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On this day and others throughout the year,
my thoughts and prayers are with the sailors, marines and national guard members who were aboard the USS Marblehead and the USS Houston in the South Pacific
during February and March 1942.

We are so very grateful for your service.
God Bless you and God Bless the United States of America.

Martha McAlmont Seeton-Magee
granddaughter of Corydon McAlmont Wassell, M.D., USNR

Added: May 29, 2017

Submitted by
Name: Stan Knipp
From: Laurel, Md.
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I am trying to solve a small mystery concerning my uncle, Stanley W. Knipp, CW2, killed on the Marblehead in the Battle of the Massacre Straits. Looking him up on the WWII Memorial site shows him as a crew member of the USS Houston. Further, checking the USS Houston site, he is listed as a Houston crew member. I'm corresponding with the USS Houston site crew, and we're trying to determine if he (and others?) may have served on both ships, or one of the crew lists is in error? I have a letter from him to my father written on Marblehead letterhead, and my father told me he served on the Marblehead.
And did anyone know my uncle (granted, not many left to tell that tale, but I thought I'd ask.) Thanks for anything anyone can contribute.

Admin reply: For Stan Knipp in Laurel MD from Ray Kester currently in Lake Ridge VA regarding your uncle Ships Cook Second Class, SC2, killed aboard Marblehead.

It is highly probable that he served aboard Houston, CA30 as well as Marblehead, CL12---I also served aboard Houston and was supposed to be at the same General Quarters Station where he was injured. I knew him but not well.

When ships were assigned to foreign stations they were usually full complement and then reassign people as needed. Most people served two year duty assignments.

Be Happy,

Raymond D. Kester, CWO4, (USN RET)

Added: October 27, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Jan Beames (nee Poe)
From: Brisbane, Australia
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My late father was John Dewitt Poe Jr. Dad came to Brisbane after being in hospital in Melbourne, Victoria recovering from burns sustained on the Marblehead. He married my mother in 1944 and they returned to San Diego where my sister was born in 1945. They returned to Australia in 1948 and Dad died in Brisbane in 1985. He never spoke much about the war at all and what I know I read in letters he sent back to his family in Arizona. I have a copy of the Story of Dr Wassell - a remarkable story. The story of the Marblehead is a remarkable story as well.

Added: September 24, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Richard Brent Garmon, Jr.
From: Bowling Green, KY.
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My grandfather Andrew "Andy" Richard Garmon served on the USS Marblehead. My Papa was my hero and he unfortunately passed away in February of 1995. He did not speak very often of his days in the Navy but when I was 16 he told me the story of the Marblehead and the unbelievable voyage that it made. It was the only time in my life that I ever saw my Papa cry. He was the inspiration for my career in the US Air Force and I'm so grateful and so blessed to have had him as my grandfather. God bless the sailors of the USS Marblehead.

Added: July 4, 2016

Submitted by
Name: James MacDonald
From: Vancouver Canada
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My Grandfather Frank Lien Mousseau Served On The Marblehead. He Lost Most of his hearing and a kidney while on board. He Unfortunately Passed on in 1999.

Added: May 10, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Janice
From: Leinweber
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My father-in-law was Joseph Leinweber and he was on the Marblehead. He was burnt from head to toe when the phosphorous bomb first hit the Marblehead and he received schrapnel in his back & legs and lost part of both ears and when the 2nd bomb hit and he was burned again and thrown into the Java Sea his skin peeled off. Dr. Wassell saved his life on Java. Navy doctors told him he probably wouldn't live to 35 or ever have children. He was stubborn, he was an advisor to the movie, he got married and had 2 children. He had Joe Jr, my husband, and also had a daughter. Dad finally left this earth on Dec 15 at age 92 but meeting Martha McGee mad his day on an Honor Air Flight. His name was changed to Johnny Leinweber in the movie, but was shown chasing nurses because of his love of nurses.

Added: April 6, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Jeanne Schaefer
From: Illinois
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Walter Jarvis, who was I believe a chief electrical engineer, was my landlord and friend for many years. He had mentioned being on the Marblehead, but no details. I found a website that described the battle and told that Walter Jarvis made his way down thru the ship to correct some electrical problems that saved some men and stopped a combination that would have caused additional explosions. Will try to relocate and post it very impressive article

Added: April 2, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Sheri Hopkins
From: Plattsmouth nebraska
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Added: August 8, 2015

Submitted by
Name: Danny D. Meehan, SMC, USN (ret)
From: Maricopa, AZ
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Comments:
My Father, James A. Meehan, was GM3 aboard Marblehead during the attack. He was a survivor. After the war he married and and had four children. He lived and worked in Northern Indiana. 09/20/1921-05/05/1964.
This is a great website. Keep it up.

Added: June 7, 2015

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