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Oct. 5, 2008

I have a cousin named Albert Porter who served aboard the USS California when attacked at Pearl Harbor. I never had the opportunity to meet this cousin, or his family, and find out anything about him. However, my grandfather visited him during the 1950's in California and he gave my grandfather a brass cone shaped piece about 1.5 – 2 inches tall that he removed from the USS California. I have been trying to find out what it is and if anyone has any information about him. I would appreciate any feedback.

Jason Urwin

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Apr. 11, 2008

My father served aboard the California BB-44 from around 1943 to late 1945. He was onboard when the Kamikaze plane hit the ship on January 6,1945. I have been trying to find out the name of the Japanese pilot of that aircraft. If you have any information, I would appreciate any information available. My father's name was Donaciano (Don) Gonzales from Questa, New Mexico. He passed away in 1985. I served on The USS Hancock CVA 19 from 1965 to 1968.

Thanks,
Phil Torres (IC2)

1.
November 25, 2006

MY DADDY SERVED ON THE USS CALIFORNIA BB-44 AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY PHOTOS OF HIS SHIP AND ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA. I SINCERELY WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING ME THIS GREAT AND TEARFUL REUNION WITH MY DADDY'S MEMORIES AND THE GLORIOUS PHOTOS OF THE CALIFORNIA. I AM WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY PEOPLE LEFT ALIVE WHO SERVED WITH MY DADDY ON BOARD THE CALIFORNIA. I SURELY WOULD LIKE TO TALK WITH THEM. MY DADDY'S NAME WAS CHESTER BENJAMIN WALL- SEAMAN 1ST CLASS. MY DADDY WAS BORN IN 1912 AND I DON'T KNOW WHEN HE SERVED IN THE WAR. I THINK HE SAID HE WAS A TORPEDOMAN.
THANK YOU SO MUCH AND GOD BLESS.

SINCERELY,
TONYA WALL BOONE