Unfortunately, all entries prior to these were lost due to a third party site shutting down. Only the last few entries were preserved.
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Comments: Celebrating the 100 year anniverary of the launching of the Marblehead. I am a retired Navy officer (Submariner) that writes stories about everything from submarine history and development to surface ship development in the twentieth century. I particularly admire the bravery of the men of the cruisers.
Added: October 9, 2023
Submitted by Name: James King From: Athens GA E-mail: Contact
Comments: Thank you so much for putting together this website. My Great Uncle served aboard the Marby. Sea1C Robert Houston Norris.
Added: June 9, 2022
Submitted by Name: joseph smith From: texas E-mail: Contact
Comments: Great website! Fantastic history!
Added: November 3, 2021
Submitted by Name: John Domagalski From: Huntley, IL E-mail: Contact
Comments: Great website. Does anyone know the name of the British officer or unit who helped Doctor Wassell on Java?
Added: June 27, 2019
Submitted by Name: Michael P Kelly From: Aurora Colorado E-mail: Contact
Comments: I was looking for the book "Where Away" when I found your site. I wanted to send it to my grandchildren. My father was John J. Kelly. He was a sailor on the USS Marblehead during the Java Sea action thru the return to New York City. My father would have been 101 years old next month. He died in 1977. God Bless them all.
Comments: Love this site and the dedication which helps keep alive an important part of Naval and WWII history. Your site helps give closure to the families of military personnel lost and understanding to those to young to to have lived through the events chronicled. Thank You.
Added: February 16, 2019
Submitted by Name: Arthur Fryling From: Netherlands E-mail: Contact
Comments: For POW camps in relation to USS Marblehead and USS Houston see Facebook pages:
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Added: October 1, 2018
Submitted by Name: Jesse Chariton From: Wisconsin E-mail: Contact
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Added: March 6, 2018
Submitted by Name: Connie Ison From: Minford, Ohio E-mail: Contact
Comments: I am a History buff and reading the book 'The Story of Dr Wassell' and watching the movie, has led me to be interested in the history of the Marblehead and Houston, and circumstances surrounding events. My Father fought in Burma but passed away when I was a teen. Keep looking for more information on the war there. God bless all the men and women who fought in World War II.
Name: Jennifer Mead
From: Wichita
Website: http://www.entelechylife.com
E-mail: Contact
I am looking for the names of the 12 men saved by Dr. Wassell from the USS Marblehead and USS HOUSTON