USS New York (Battleship #34) BB-34
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Aug. 3, 2009

My father-in-law, Richard Randals Kaiser served on the USS NEW YORK as a radio operator from 1944-1945, he was aboard her when she bombarded Iwo Jima and Okinawa, as well as when she took a hit from a Kamikaze to her catapult plane. He passed away Feb. 13, 1986. Sadly, he never shared any of his memories with us before he passed. He was one of our great heroes of the Best Generation. He met my mother-in-law while she was working at the Naval Shipyard at Norfolk, Va. in 1943. They were married before he left for the war.

Anthony Anello
Reply 1
Nov. 2, 2009

My dad was also on the BB-34 during this time also. Since 1980 or 81, there have been reunions of the shipmates who could make them, all over the US. On Nov 7th, the commissioning of the newest USS New York will be held, and this is also a reunion for them once again. They think it is likely to be the last one as it is harder and harder for many of them to travel long distances and you are right, they are part of the Greatest Generation. Too many people will realize this too late.

Hopefully they will have a slight mention of their service during the commissioning but they all know that this new ship is in commemoration of all the USS New York ships over the years and the tribute to the 9/11 victims.

I have not only been told many things that happened during this time they were on the ship but it made me want to ask more as well. Must have been an adventure, but I'm sure to many of them it may be a time to forget as well.

My fathers name is Charles Fortune, fyi. I will ask he he remembers your father in law.

David Fortune


2.
Dec. 13, 2008

I was able to find your web site through a google search.  Perhaps you can help me locate a home for a piece of memorabilia from the U.S.S. New York BB-34. I have made it a hobby of picking up historical items from antique
stores and reuniting them with their families. However, in this case I was unable to locate anyone. I have a Thanksgiving menu from the New York dated Nov. 22, 1945. On the back is the list of officers names with rank.
Please let me know if there is a place where I can give this a happy home. 

Thanks, 
Marla Daniels Whitson

(Marla has graciously donated the menu to MaritimeQuest)

Front cover.

 

Menu.

 
Back cover.
 


1.
Apr. 3, 2008

Looking at pictures of the ship my father served on throughout WWII....sad to know what happened to this
great ship. Does anyone have personal photos taken aboard the USS NEW YORK Battleship #34?

Royalyn Lawrence



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