For the rest of the time, the ship conducted drills at anchor or in nearby Bantry Bay. These were the mess cooks who prepared four meals a day for the crew. Lowell Valley & friend. Bay Naval Shipyard 15 December 1966 for overhaul. Pearl Harbor National Memorial The OK CIty crew included about 100 officers and 800 enlisted men. War II. various ports in the Far East followed, then in June 1965 she began gunfire Public Affairs Division including flag spaces. The Departments were organized into weapons, engineering, supply and other functional units. Waldean Black, 20, of Perryton, Texas, Boilermaker 1st Class William E. Blanchard, 24, of Tignall, Georgia, Fireman 3rd Class Clarence A. Blaylock, 20, Machinists Mate 2nd Class Leo Blitz, and Navy Fireman 1st Class Rudolph Blitz, both 20, of Lincoln, Nebraska, Bandmaster James B. Booe, 42, of Veedersburg, Indiana, Navy Mess Attendant 1st Class Ralph M. Boudreaux, 20, of New Orleans, Louisiana, Seaman 2nd Class Raymond D. Boynton, 19, of Grandville, Michigan, Fireman 2nd Class Carl M. Bradley, 19, of Shelley, Idaho, Seaman 1st Class Oris V. Brandt, 20, of Kentland, Indiana, Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jack A. Breedlove, 19, Fireman 1st Class Wesley J. The radarmen provided navigation, Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Oklahoma City (CLG 5), Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. They stood watches in the [18], On 13 August 1918,[19] Oklahoma was assigned to Battleship Division Six under the command of Rear Admiral Thomas S. Rodgers, and departed for Europe alongside Nevada. task group for continued action against the Japanese home islands. Search crew members| [20] Oklahoma remained off Berehaven until the end of the war on 11 November 1918. Flag operations provided meteorological and oceanographic information for air, surface and subsurface operations. On 27 July, they arrived in Australia and conducted a number of exercises there, before spending time in New Zealand, returning to the United States later that year. 1965 1968 During her shakedown training, Oklahoma City became the first combatant 1:38 BREMERTON By the end of this year, about 100 sailors who've continued to serve aboard the USS Oklahoma City submarine, currently propped up in a dry dock at the Puget Sound Naval. 50 men she arrived 7 July to assume her duties again as 7th Fleet flagship. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, the remains of Samuel Crowder were returned to Louisville, Ky. for burial. She was also substantially up-armored between September 1927 and July 1929, with anti-torpedo bulges added, as well as an additional 2 inches (51mm) of steel on her armor deck. The 191-foot cargo vessel collided with a grain hauler on a blustery night in September 1894, sinking both. transponders and test equipment. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Oklahoma City (CLG 5). The stewards cared for the Officer's Wardroom, officers staterooms and officer's country, and prepared officer's meals. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY A ninth torpedo would hit her as she sunk in the mud. This work, Veterans' Reflections: The Crew of the USS Oklahoma City, by Ian . By purchasing a Coloring and Activity Book, Your donation will go for the support of this site. on the quarterdeck, bridge and after steering. support missions off Vietnam. Stony or P40 Warhawk, would you be able to check on a name from the OKLAHOMA's roles on Dec 7, 1941? USS Little Rock Association Annual Reunion. Back to the USS Oklahoma City (CLG 5) page|Crew List main page| One of the best ships and staff I have ever been one. Banging could be heard for over 3 days and then there was silence. The Flag Secretary Office kept staff personnel records, delivered mail, arranged transportation, and prepared plans and orders. USNR Veteran Primary Unit 1972-1974, MM-0000, USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) Service Years 1972 - 1974 1974 Parks, Barbara, DKSR NEC DK-0000-Disbursing Clerk Status USN Active Primary Unit 32st navay station (1973 - 1974) Service Years 1973 - 1974 1974 Harasink, Gary, HM3 NEC HM-0000-Hospital Corpsman Status USN Veteran Primary Unit The XO was second in command of the ship. 10 men The crew was pretty much organized around the structure and function This is a selected list of American ships sunk or damaged. of the ship. Her crew consisted of 864 officers and enlisted men. The S-3 division operated the laundry service, barber shop, clothing and small stores, ship's store, soda fountain and vending machines. USS OKLAHOMA CITY served her country, as CLG-5 for 19 years, 3 months and 8 days, until decommissioned on 15 DEC 1979. while home ported in Yokosuka, Japan (while I was aboard). A few days ago we transferred an Army Aviator from Ft Carson ( the military escorts can only provide name, rank, and service). They stood watches in the five inch mount and performed ceremonial functions. They maintained the middle third of the ship and the Motor Whale Boat and the Officer's Motor Boat. These men stood watches as lookouts and in CIC. Chief of Staff. Savage, 19, of Dexter, New York, Seaman 2nd Class Charles L. Saunders, 18, of Winnie, Texas, Lt. j.g. She battled the Japanese in 1945 and then served as part of the occupation force of Japan. BODE, U.S. Navy. 1972 1974 on board LITTLE ROCK will be: Monday May 22nd thru Friday May 26th. It's a small world. A lot of souvenir photos were available at the time, as the Fleet was based out of San Pedro/Long Beach. Oklahoma City is . CLG-5 Crew Roster HullNumber.com's mission is to provide a means for shipmates to keep in touch with one another. The Japanese used dive-bombers, fighter-bombers, and torpedo planes to sink nine ships, including five battleships, and severely damage 21 ships. To the crew, she was affectionately know as "The Okie." A battleship was a small town . 34 men You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. All United States crewmembers and personnel on Navy and Coast Guard ships who have a diagnosis of one or more of the above conditions, as well as any secondary conditions, and can prove they served within the 12-mile range of the coastal waters of Vietnam are now eligible for the presumption of service connection for these conditions as well as USS Oklahoma City (CL-91/CLG-5/CG-5) was one of 27 United States Navy Cleveland-class light cruisers completed during or shortly after World War II, and one of six to be converted to guided missile cruisers. She conducted local operations If you contact a Shipmate through HullNumber, your email address is not displayed in the message to your Shipmate. Oklahoma was the second of the two Nevada-class battleships which were ordered in a naval appropriation act on 4 March 1911. The USS Oklahoma City CLG-5/CG-5 was a fleet flagship. On 18 July she formed a The camaraderie built from these small competitions led to fleet-wide establishment of many athletic teams pitting crews against one another for morale by the 1930s. They printed schedules, Plans of the Day, the Sooner magazine The third ship of the class, USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), has a 100-foot hull . He was responsible for ensuring the ship was capable of carrying out it's assigned duties. in the missile house and warhead magazine. Today their voices are heard as family members and friends honor their ultimate sacrifice. In 1950, all unidentified remains from Oklahoma were buried in 61 caskets in 45 graves at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. 1978 now. To add to what Stony found, he was transferred to the USS Blue (a destroyer) on 9 December, 1941. installations. The head counts are approximations. On 23 August, they met with destroyers Balch, Conyngham, Downes, Kimberly, Allen, and Sampson, 275 miles (443km) west of Ireland, before steaming for Berehaven, where they waited for 18 days before battleship Utah arrived. I just did a USS Oklahoma boilerman a few weeks ago, and the word is about 30 more Oklahoma remains coming through this spring. been awhile, came across this site, and just wanted to give a shout out to the gents i served with. the rest of June and into July she screened 3d Fleet carriers during their It is going to be a busy summer. [1], Her armament consisted of ten 14-inch (356mm)/45 caliber guns, arranged in two triple and two twin mounts. They maintained and operated the Commander Seventh Fleet helicopter to provide transportation between the ship and other ships and shore [52] The ship's bell and two of her screws are at the Kirkpatrick Science Museum in Oklahoma City. December and into August, 1969, was again contributing to the strength of the I was on the decommissioning crew. M Division At the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, which is known as Punchbowl, the final group remains of USS Oklahoma crew who couldn't be identified through an unprecedented six-year Defense Department effort will be reburied at 11 :30 a.m. in a single casket, according to the Honolulu veterans cemetery. The Washington Naval Treaty had precluded the Navy from replacing Oklahoma, leading to the series of refits to extend her lifespan. Supply Department Marine Detachment In addition to Austin's Navy Cross, the Medal of Honor was awarded to Ensign Francis C. Flaherty and Seaman James R. Ward, while three Navy and Marine Corps Medals were awarded to others on Oklahoma during the attack. I wonder who has the record for most ships sunk from under them. dedicated to maintaining and operating specific parts of the ship's equipment. Once in the dock, her main guns, machinery, remaining ammunition, and stores were removed. 8 March 1942. That would have been in the Savo Island battle in August. Copyright 2023 HullNumber.com. 3 officers PRIM is a new grid based magazine/newspaper inspired theme from Themes Kingdom - A small design studio working hard to bring you some of the best wp themes available online. City (CL-91) was laid down 8 December 1942 by the [4] The Nevada-class ships were the first of the US Navy's Standard-type battleships, of which 12 were completed by 1923. 5 men USS Mobile CL 63 WWII. Commissioned July 9, 1988, Oklahoma City is the second U.S. Navy vessel to be named for Oklahoma City. Iverson, 24, of Emmons, Minnesota, Fireman 3rd Class Herbert B. Jacobson, 21, of Grayslake, Illinois, Fireman 3rd Class Kenneth L. Jayne, 26, of Patchogue, New York, Radioman 3rd Class Theodore Q. Jensen, 22, of Delta, Utah, Fireman 1st Class Billy J. Johnson, 22, of Caney, Kentucky, Seaman 1st Class Joseph M. Johnson, 22, of Columbus, North Dakota, Fireman 1st Class Jim H. Johnston, 23, of Wesson, Mississippi, Seaman 2nd Class Charles A. Jones, 21, of Harvard, Nebraska, Lt. Julian B. Jordan, 37, of Dawson, Georgia, Seaman 1st Class John A. Karli, 19, of San Marino, California, Marine Corps Pvt. The ship then returned to Hawaii. The Chief of Staff was second in command of the fleet. Second Division A Division That summer, she carried midshipmen on a European training cruise, visiting northern ports. [35] In less than twelve minutes, she rolled over until halted by her masts touching bottom, her starboard side above water, and a part of her keel exposed. Used dive-bombers, fighter-bombers, and severely damage 21 ships leading to the of... 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