This page contains Deck Log entries from the previous Deck Log.  The new Deck Log entries (as of 10/30/98) are at the new Deck Log link.

William H. Haynes - 10/25/98 20:45:21
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Very interesting.

Tim Haselton - 10/25/98 15:53:23
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I served on the USS Cowpens for a brief time from late 1945 to early 1946. I am interested in attending a reunion of my fellow shipmates in the near future. would like to know of any pending dates.Thanks Tim Haselton

Ken Jaccard, YN3, USNR, Ret - 10/21/98 14:52:14
My URL:http://members.aol.com/kwjaccard/index.htm
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I would like to say that I was very happy to find your site next to mine in the Aircraft Carriers of the World Ring. I enjoyed my visit as an old USS Hancock (CVA-19) sailor, and never heard of the USS Cowpens before this visit, but what a story! Thanks s much, for all of us Ex-Navy men and women, and also in behalf our youth today, who need to learn about this part of history, and also for those sailors still alive today, who served in her, and for those who lost their lives trying to save her. I especially enjoyed the Typhoon Cobra segment! How well I know what it's like to endure such storms, and what excitement! May you have Fair Winds and following seas, Anchors Aweigh! Jake

R2D2Will - 10/19/98 16:13:44
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my grandfather was on the Cowpens thank you for this page

Lester V. Tinnin - 10/15/98 15:45:56
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A good website. I'm still looking around. It makes me feel a little old.

Keith B. Rosenberg - 10/15/98 00:42:44
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WWII Explorer.

Wee Lass - 10/15/98 00:01:50
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/pentagon/2177
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Great Page

Tom T. Hinton III - 10/14/98 21:04:21
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My dad, Thomas T. Hinton Jr. was on this ship. I'm not sure of the exact dates and his exact classification but will research and let you know. Thank you for your effort, I've been searching for info on the Cowpens for years.

Dave Gauthier - 10/14/98 06:27:51
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A real fine site you should be proud. I served on the USS Knapp DD 653 as a torpedman in 1944/45 and we crossed your path (wake) several times. Knapp was in T/F 38.3 58.3 also shared your wild ride in "Cobra" and "Viper" I noticed that most of the DANFS never mention "Cobra and Viper", I wonder why? We were there when the Princton CVL 23 went down (a very sad day). I was 18 years old and feared nothing. I came back in the Korean war and served on the Battan CVL29, so I walked in your shoes a little. Yo did a great job on your site SS&FW Dave Gauthier

Chris Owen - 10/04/98 03:44:49
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Dear Sir, My Dad Walter H. Owen was an Aviation Ordinance Man on CVL27 Langley. Thank you for constructing this site for these Carriers. If you look at their individual records you see that they gave more bang for the buck than any other ship class in he War.

Rod Howell - 09/28/98 00:04:28
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Bunker/3630/
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I was looking at the Geo Sites and stoped by yours and really liked IT. My site is about the World Famous Navy Hurricane Hunters, the Super Connies and the men who flew and worked on them. Be sure to take a look at my site. Have a good one and keep safe Rod.

william bowyer - 09/25/98 03:55:30
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My father was on the U.S.S. Cowpens in W.W. II. He never talked about his experience & I am interested in what it was like for him. Your site was very helpful & appreciated. Bill

R.M. Gallant - 09/24/98 22:04:42
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Great site! My Dad served on the Mighty Moo in '44 & '45 as well.

Fred Hamilton - 09/19/98 14:00:59
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An excellent site, well done, easy to maneuver thru. I found this site, via South Carolina Information Highway, and I became deeply engrossed. You have a site and a subject you can be very proud of. Thank you for taking the time to do this project. Fred Hamilton

Joel Bader - 09/18/98 02:37:33
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I discovered this page while looking for some information about Typhoon Cobra--needless to say I wasn't disappointed! Thanks for a great section about the typhoon and about a great ship. Your web page makes me proud of the USS Cowpens and the US Navy.

Max Barker - 09/17/98 18:26:30
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Dean Edwards - 09/07/98 01:34:48
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Your page was very informative.I live in Cowpens and have been to many Mighty Moo festivals.The Bogan's parts store in Cowpens has a mural painted on the side of the U.S.S. Cowpens.If you go to [email protected] page look under photos. I think you wi l see the mural in the background. Thanks for the info!

Jim Lucker - 09/04/98 19:52:42
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My Uncle Bill Lucker was an Aviation Machinist Mate on board from commission and was on board for 18 months. This site is out standing. The pictures have brought back many memories for him. Thanks for all your work.

Franco Meyers - 09/01/98 00:30:15
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My father, William F. Meyers is a plank owner from the " Mighty Moo ". One day while walking to his job at a steel mill in Pa., he tossed his lunch pail over a fence and hitchhiked to Philadelphia and joined the navy. His first ship was the USS Cowpens an as I understand it he saw considerable action while aboard. We also have some of the newspapers that were printed on board during WWII. I'm sure he has other rare momentos tucked away and I would be happy to scan them and send them to you if your interes ed. One of the reasons I bought a computer was so I could research my fathers career, as he was never one to talk about it much. I am very proud of the sacrifice our fathers made for our freedoms. I salute my father and all the men who served. Thank You Franco Meyers

Bill Anderson - 08/31/98 11:59:33
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Your site is outstanding. I'm the immediate past president of the USS Cabot Association and leadman in our effort to prevent the Cabot from being scrapped. We have been at it for the past 4 years. You'll be hearing more from me as soon as I get time.

Steven R. James, BGEN(ret) - 08/28/98 02:46:33
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You need more frames and tables, some vintage ship music would be nice too.

Ron Zastrow - 08/18/98 03:04:02
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From the mighty Moo State [Wisconsin] to the mighty Moo [USS Cowpens]. Nice site, nice job.

Timothy E. Sessions - 08/17/98 23:25:54
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My father, Sylvester J. Sessions correct ranking and MOS is a follows...AEM 1st Class, squadron VT-50 USS Cowpens

timothy e sessions sr. - 08/17/98 16:27:02
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My father, Sylvester J Sessions proudly served aboard the USS Cowpens as an electrical aviator tech. He served for six months, until the end of the war.

Livia Thiem - 08/16/98 00:35:38
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You did a very nice job on creating this Web page on the Cowpens and Dad. Thanks for all the time you put into it, I really enjoyed reading all the material, especially seeing the photos.

Mike Steininger - 08/15/98 20:20:34
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Nice Web Site, Tim.

Dick Kading - 08/14/98 14:42:27
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My Dad, Howard Lester Kading, served on the Cowpens from 1943 to 1945. He turns 90 next month and still lives at home with my Mom in Knoxville Iowa. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last week. If there are any of you out there who se served on the ship, send me an email and I will pass it along to him! He would be thrilled. Dick Kading Coralville, Iowa

- 08/13/98 07:52:53
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Thanks for an interesting visit. My father served aboard USS Cowpens from May 1943 to about September 1944. He spoke of the Cowpens, but did not speak of the war much. Thanks again for a neat page.

Carol Shock - 08/06/98 16:43:54
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I read the article on the USS Cabot. It is a shame they are going to scrap it. The article said it is in Brownsville, Texas. Is it still there?? Do they let people go in to look at it??? My Dad served on that ship in 1943-1945. Please let me know. thanks, Carol email [email protected]

Mike Young - 08/05/98 01:56:18
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My grandfather, William E. Young, served aboard the Cowpens during WW2. This is the first history of her that my dad and I have found.

John Donnell, Sr. - 07/30/98 23:59:59
My Email:PUDLY [email protected]
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Thank you for your great web site. I am the son of Dorethy "Pauline" Donnell (Price), sister of Lt. Commander Robert H. Price. I am 38 now, and finding out about my family history has been a real importance these days. The events of my uncles death wasn't spoken of very often as a younger man, so finding the "events of typhoon cobra" was very touching, and helped clear up a lot of mystery. From what my mother says, "they couldn't go into a lot of details back then because of the war". I am copying all he contents of the web page and sending it to her in Florida, where my parents reside. Thank you again. John Donnell, Sr. 810 E. Adams Washington, IL 61571

April Stream - 07/22/98 04:45:42
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I really enjoyed the history. My Son James Browne was on the Mighty Moo CG63 Cowpens from 1993 through 1996. He was in Navigation. Thanks for letting us in on where it all began.

Guy Wright - 07/20/98 19:37:43
My URL:http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/4410/
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Excellent page my friend. I really enjoyed my visit. TheGent

Scott M. Anderson - 07/15/98 05:36:39
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My father, Robert served aboard the "Moo" in '44 and '45 as an aviation ordnanceman. He has attended a number of the reunions and has related many stories about the "Moo" over the years. Nice to see that there is still interest in this ship and the men w o served aboard her.

Ron Boudouris - 06/26/98 21:18:02
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My dad, Bill Boudouris, served on the Cowpens. Over the years, I've appreciated more and more, his years of service. I recently looked at Samuel Morison's History of U.S. Naval Operations in World War II. I'm interested in suggestions of other readings Thanks for your efforts! It's meant a lot to my dad.

motivator - 06/20/98 18:51:22
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My brother served on the Cowpens.  Thanks for a good log.

David Cunningham - 06/09/98 22:48:45
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It's a blessing to see someone remembers our heroes.

V. Smith - 05/19/98 17:17:30
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My family lives in Cowpens,SC, not too far from the Cowpens battlefield for whom the USS Cowpens was named. We enjoy our yearly festival each June called the "Mighty Moo". It's fun to see and meet some of the men who served on the "Moo" and to revisit the museum.

Derek Crawley - 05/09/98 07:27:50
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I am very interested in all aspects of the Pacific war and the aircraft and ships that fought there on both sides - thank you for further information keep up the good work!

Martin L. Shaffer - 05/08/98 21:41:34
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I am signing this for my PaP who was on the USS Cowpens from 1943 to 1944. God Bless America!

Willie Lagarde - 04/22/98 02:27:09
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I served on the Yorktown CV 10 '43-'46 and remember making raids with the Cowpens and other CVL's. I was in a 40mm gun crew on the island structure which afforded me an excellent view of ships in the force with us. Good luck.

Mike McCullough - 04/11/98 03:51:14
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I have heard that there is an Independence Class CVL in New Orleans, what is the prospect of preserving that ship. I am a member of the organizations that are attempting to save the USS Hornet and the USS Iowa as museum ships in the Bay Area. The USS Hornet is currently at Alameda Naval Air Station, and the USS Iowa will eventually be towed to San Francisco. There a e plans to bring the USS Midway to either Eureka or San Diego.

Almer - 04/07/98 19:40:11
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Timmy looks just like his dad!

Gary LeTourneau - 04/07/98 15:54:15
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I found this to be very interesting because my dad was also on the Cowpens at that time.