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My Dad, Gerry Morrison, was a Fireman aboard Leyte. The Navy tradition carried over as I served aboard the USS Detroit AOE-4 and the USS Kidd DDG-993 (Plankowner). I was a BM3. Fair winds and following seas to the Leyte and her crew! -Steve Morrison on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 Email on file

My dad was Harris Nathan Powell and was aboard the USS Leyte as a fireman. The Winter Haven, Florida newspaper did a story on the USS Leyte about the explosion listing Harris Powell and Vali Vivi as escaping injuries/death as they were not on duty at the time of that accident. My dad was a hard worker all his life, had three kids and a wife Joanne Powell, and sadly passed away in September of 1986. I will never forget what a great man/father he turned out to be! Anyone who knew him I would love to hear from you - cpowell4@att.net. -Connie Powell on Sun, 11 Dec 2011 Email on file

I was aboard from 1952 to 1955 as an ensign. Luckily missed the fire while at electronics school at treasure island CA. We had a great Med cruise. Remember meeting Winston Churchill at a reception in Cannes. -John Winter on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 Email on file

I was an AD3 in VF-34 aboard this great ship for Med cruises with Grumman F9F Panther jet planes in 1952 We were in the Med with 6th fleet including carrier CV-42 FDR. -Thomas Ohmstede on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 Email on file

I was on board at Boston South Annex went the Catapult explored and had to fight the fire. Not a very happy time to remember. Thanks for the memories -Harvey (Jack) Webb on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 Email on file

Served as a gunner's mate in the 5th div. Spent 6 months at the Brooklyn navy yards taking the Leyte out of commission.This would have been in 1959. Great duty. -Jim Adams on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 Email on file

Does anyone know where John Brown is?We were in Repair 8 on the flight deck 1952-54. Email on mates page -RC Hall on Thu, 24 Nov 2011 Email on file

I am looking for anyone who knew Robert Milton Kesterton who served on the ship. His service number was: 2696331 -Robert Neil Kesterton on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 Email on file

I was with HS=1 and extended my time to mothball this carrier. Looking for any crew that did the same. -george kish on Sun, 13 Nov 2011 Email on file

OR Div- Radio main comm and radio III On board mid-1956 through Sept 1958. Assisted with blimp refuel as I had been stationed at Genco NAS Georgia in training squadron. Enjoyed our home, USS Leyte. -Ron OConner on Sat, 12 Nov 2011 Email on file

Does anyone remember Adelbert "Dell" Weeks? I think it would have been around 1956. -Kelly Weeks on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 Email on file

I'm trying information on U.S. Navy pilot, author of the curious "soft aircrash", which occurred in the summer of 1949 or 1950, on the runway "Boccadifalco" airfield's, at Palermo (Sicily-Italy). In all likelihood, this driver was driving a F9F Panther, embarked USS Leyte (CV-32) or USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) or onther similar ship (these air-carriers were deployed in the south of the Mediterranean during 1949-50 in training before going to Korea). He made ​​an emergency landing on the Sicilian short runway (3000 feet) because of serious technical problems (fuel empty???) Any information on these "happy" plane crash (pilot survival gear only aircraft repair damaged and off-site mail with a new driver), it would be useful. The pilots have a Guinness Book of World Records:the "first and last" landing in Palermo with JET plane at Boccadifalco Aerodrome. Sincerely Cesare Calcara -Cesare CALCARA on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 Email on file

could not make the nashville reunion but plan to be there in philly in 2012 -jim caruso(anti sub sqadron 32) 1954 ,56 on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 Email on file

Thursday 9/29 - Just checked into Nashville Holiday Inn. I see you are having your ship's reunion. We will be picking up where you leave off. Jim Hocking, Treasurer, USS William R. Rush (DD/DDR-714) Association. -Jim Hocking, Treasurer, USS Rush Association on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 Email on file

went aboard by highline while the leyte was taking on fuel. there were 22 of us , fresh out of boot, made the getmo shake down and 51 med cruise before being sent to tech school -delbert broyles, v1 div on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 Email on file

Hello Shipmates I go by the name of "Van" and I am the Chief-Master-At-Arms of the USS Leyte CV-32 Association. I would like to say welcome aboard to all members and to sign our new guset book. This book has been a long time coming. Plesae use it to reach out to your former crew members. Hope to see everyone at our 25th reunion in Nashville,TN -Le Grande W. Van Wagenen on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 Email on file

Medical Depart. (H Division) On first reunion comm. Lake Wright Inn, Va. Beach. Also on Comm.@ reunion in Pittsbg, PA Remember Charleston, 4.0 reunion!! am now 90 yrs of age. -John H Peck on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 Email on file

V2 Cats - 12/ 1955 to 12/1957 -George Paes on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 Email on file

Aboard during the Korean War duty... -Charles Taylor on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 Email on file

Enjoyed my time on board. My exciting times were leading a crew on the flight deck fueling a group on blimps. Also when we pulled out of Mayport,Fl. at night to chase a Russian Sub up the East coast. -Rodney N.Mize on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 Email on file

Looking to do a Leyte memorial section at the Quonset Air Museum. Any material donated would be helpful. Contact E-Mail. -Ronald Dufour on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 Email on file

Loved it would do it agan. - John Fadool on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 Email on file

Was with the ship while it was in QP Rhode Island. Then, we put the ship out of commission in 1959. -William O Gilbert on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 Email on file

Was the best ship in the fleet Enjoyed the trip to South America and to Italy,Egypt and Turkey . Had a very good shakedown Also the liberty was great. -H0ward L Snyder on Thu, 22 Jul 2010 Email on file

SHIPS ARMORY 9_55 to 9 57 -DONALD TURCOL on Sun, 27 Jun 2010 Email on file

Best dam 2 1/2 years of my career. Where else at 17 could you get a free Mediterranian cruise including all expenses and get paid for it. Oh Boy,Cannes France,Napels,Gibraltar,etc - STANLEY F. WOODS AKC USN RET on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 Email on file

On board only about 6 months then my shore duty request came through to the Harbor Defence Unit, Little Creek, Va. Prior to the Leyte,was on the Coral Sea, but transfer off when she wen t around the horn to Bremerton, Wa to get angled fligt deck installed. -William G. Bramble on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 Email on file

DISCHARGED AT QUONSET PT R.I. NOV 30 1956 -jim caruso on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 Email on file

Med Cruise 1952 / 1953 Hanger aircraft maintenance -John H Wagenseller on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 Email on file

Stayed on as decommising crew. -David G. Hobbs on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 Email on file

I WAS IN VS-39 AND WENT ON SEVERAL CRUISES ABORD THE TARAWA, THE LEYTE AND THE ANTEIDAM.I SERVED 4 YRS.YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR TIME IN THE SERVICE.I WISH I COULD DO IT OVER AGAIN. -Gerald Humphrey on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 Email on file

Original Shipmate V-2 Div Bomber Squad -Richard "Obose" Wileczek on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 Email on file

Catapults and Arresting Gear 1955-1958 -Adam Mancini on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 Email on file

transfered from Coral Sea CVA 43 when she went around to Bremerton to get angled flight deck installed. Aboard Leyte about 3 months when shore duty request came tthru. Transfered to Harbor Defense Unit, Little Creek, Va. -William G. Bramble ET3 on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 Email on file

best four years of my life. -mario verdillo qmsn on Sat, 12 Sep 2009 Email on file

If anyone remembers George Heim, B-Division, on the USS Leyte while at Boston Naval Yard between 1952 - 1954, please contact me at (917) 287-4877 or natalie.javidi@gmail.com. Thank you. -George Heim on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 Email on file

In 1961 I changed my name from Donald Andrzejewski to my present name of Donald Anthony -Donald Anthony on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 Email on file

GREAT SHIP -PAUL A, LOVELY on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 Email on file

The following obituary was published in the Albany (NY) Times Union on 1/26/09 Joseph D.Hughes Hughes, Joseph D. ALBANY My "Wonderful" Husband, Our "Great" Dad, Our "Great" Grandfather, sailed away. Joseph Danforth Hughes, of Western Avenue, Albany, N.Y., born April 6, 1929, age 79, passed away at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on January 23, 2009. My "Wonderful" Husband, Our "Great" Dad, Our "Great" Grandfather served in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve from 1949 to 1965, was a dedicated Navy sailor stationed aboard the USS Snowden DE-246 and the USS Leyte CV-32 receiving the National Defense Service Medal. He was employed as a sales and service manager with Goodyear and Sousa Goodyear before retiring. Joe was also a BPOE Elks member for many years. His Loving and Surviving Family include his Loving Wife of 55 years, Solveig J. Hughes of Bergen, Norway including two brothers-in-law, Sigurd and Johann Gripsgaard and several relatives in Bergen, Norway. Our Great Dad leaves his enduring and everlasting love to his children and theirs: his son, John Hughes; his daughter, Margie (Hughes) Oliveira along with Richard Rasmussen; his son Bill Hughes along with his wife Donna Hughes and Grandpa's grandchildren, Nicholas, Tiffany, and Christopher Hughes; his son Steve Hughes with his wife Rebecca Hughes and Grandpa's step grandchildren, Debbie Workman and Becky Siebert and his daughter JoAnn McMahon and her husband Jack McMahon and Grandpa's grandchildren, Sean, Katelyn, and Lindsey McMahon. Calling hours will be held at Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206; (518) 438-1002, info@levinememorialchapel.com on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. A Private Family and Close Friends Service will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. followed by cremation at the Albany Rural Cemetery's Chapel and Crematorium. On street parking is available as well as the Albany High School parking facility directly across the street from the Levine Memorial Chapel; the entrance is located on Washington Avenue closest to the high school with an exit just east of the entrance. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Peter's Hospice Inn, 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208. For directions and to sign the online family guest book, please visit: levinememorialchapel.com -Frederick R Miller, PH1, USN Retired on Sun, 25 Jan 2009 Email on file

Just wondering if anyone here remembered Basil C. Richards. -Basil C. Richards on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 Email on file

I was aboard the Leyte during the Korean war 1949 t0 1951,she was a great old ship -Vergil Marquardt on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 Email on file

REPORTED ABOARD AT BROOKLYN SHIPYARD AND DECOMISSONED HER THERE SHE WAS ONE GREAT GRAY LADY -EVERETT CAMPBELL on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 Email on file

This man was my uncle, he died on October 16, 1953 when they had an explosion on board. You can't find much about that day. I was not even born when this happened but my aunt talks a lot about it( he was her older brother) just was wondering if there is way to find out more info. I think the memorial was great. -Elmer Clarence Holt on Wed, 28 May 2008 Email on file

Was a PHA3 in the ship's photo lab. Have fond memories of my time aboard and remember my shipmates in the lab and in the Dental Dept. -Scott Turner, LCDR, USN, Ret. on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 Email on file

Father Kenny Morris was a crew member/Plank owner. -Robert Morris on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 Email on file

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