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Information.
The USS Boise (CIA7) was launched 3 December 1936
and was commissioned 12 August 1938, with Captain B. V. McCandlish in command
In February 1939,
Boise joined Division 9, Cruisers
Battle Force, at San Pedro, Ca. She operated
alternately off the west coast and in Hawailan waters until November 1941.
She then escorted a convoy to Manila, Philippine Islands, arriving 4 December 1941.
At the outbreak of war in the Philippines, 8 December 1941, Boise
joined TF 5 in the East Indies, but on 21 January 1942 struck an uncharted
shoal in Sape Strait and was sent to
Mare Island Navy Yard for repairs.
On the 22 June
1942 she sailed to escort a convoy to Auckland, New Zealand.
Boise returned to Pearl Harbor and during July and August 1942
conducted a raiding cruise in Japanese waters
to draw attention away from the Guadalcanal landings.
Between the 1st and 18th of September she helped cover the landing of Marine reinforcements
on Guadalcanal. In the succeeding hard fighting she was hit by
Japanese shells in the Battle of Cape Esperance. She made her way to Philadelphia
Navy Yard where she underwent repairs (19 November 1942 to 20 March 1943).
On the 8th June 1943 Boise departed for the Mediterranenn,
arriving at Algiers on the 21st. During the landings on Sicily
she acted as a cover and fire support ship.
In September she took part in the Italian mainland landings at Taranto
and SaLerno.
She returned to New York 15 November 1943 before once again steaming to the
South Pacific, arriving at Milne Bay, New Guinea on the 31st December.
Between January and September 1944 she took part in operations along
the northern shore of New Guinea, including: Madang-Alexishafen bombardment,
Humboldt Bay landings,
Wakde-Sawar bombardment, Wakde-Toem landings, Biak landings, Noewfoor landings;
Cape Sansapor landings; and the occupation of Morotai.
The cruiser moved northward in October as the battle front advanced into
the Philippines taking part in: the Leyte invasion;
Battle of Surigao Strait; Mindoro landingu; Leyte Mindoro covering action;
Lingayen Gulf landings; Bataan-Corregidor occupationand Ziamboanga landings.
She then moved to Borneo for the Tarakan 1andings (27 April 8 May).
During 2-16 June she carried General MacArthur on a 35,000 mile tour of
the Central and Southern Philippines and Brunei Bay, Borneo,
and then returned to San Pedro. Calif., arriving 7 July 1944.
The cruiser remained in the San Pedro area undergoing overhaul and training until
October. She sailed 3 October for the east coast, arriving at New York 20 October 44.
where she remained until being decommissioned 1 July 1946.
She was sold to Argentina 11 January 1951.
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In Loving Memory of 107 crew men including Roy Edward Hughes U.S.S. Boise, October, 1942.
I was taking pictures of the local cemetery and saw this headstone. I didn't know anything about the battle of Cape Esperance until now. I don't know if his family still lives around here, Bisbee, Az, USA. I just thought I would share it if someone is interested.
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My grandfather Henry Meyers, served in the early '40s on The USS Boise (CL-47). I am doing a report on the ship and its esteemed record of service. Unfortunately, my father doesn't have any of my grandfather's records and my extensive internet search has so far come up with nothing.
So if you have any information that might help me. I would greatly appreciate it.
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Henry Meyers. Read his Story
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My father was Francis D. Paulsen, and he was a Chief who took care of the boilers. Like others, he left me a small pile of the shrapnal from the night they shot down six Japanese ships.
Robin Bock
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I am trying to find any information on my Uncle, William Earl Elliott. He was a loader in No.1 Turrent on the USS Boise in the Battle at Cape Esperence, when he was killed 12th October 1942. . My mother and my Uncle were very close and she still talks about him. I would like to find out what I can before she joins him. She is currently 87, but she is still going strong. If you have anyting that would help, I would appreciate it, especially anything like a Ships Roster that would have his Service Number.
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My uncle Earl Tyndal served on the Boise, he was killed in action in one of the forward gun turrets. It may have been during the battle of Esperance, I’m not sure. I only have childhood memories of the story, but remember reading about his service and seeing his name listed as one of the KIAs in the book “Pick Out the Biggest”.
Steve Hester
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My friend was a crew-member of the USS Boise. His name is Luther Carr. He is a great man and father but lost all photos and memorabilia of his days on the USS. Boise to a house fire in the 70's. if anyone might happen to remember this man or have a photo of him aboard the Boise, Please reply to this letter. Thank you for your help.
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All I have is a Boatswain Pipe from a E.V. Filewood B.M.2/C. I am sure of when he served aboard the USS Boise other than it being during WWII. If anyone has any info about him please let me know. Thank you.
S Hirschmann
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I am trying to get any information on 2 Scout Aircraft that were
lost on 5 Aug 1942.I believe that my uncle may have been on one of these
aircraft. There has never been to my knowledge any information given to the
family about his lost. I found a web site that mentioned these Aircraft and
gave a partial listing of the crew members. What I do know is his name, job
and that he served on the Boise. Adam Arnold Fletcher, Aviation Radioman,
he enlisted in Kentucky. The site that had the info listed one of the crew
members as AA Fletcher.
Thank you for any help or information.
Rickey Fletcher
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When I knew him, Bill Emblom was a professor of philosophy at Southern
Illinois University at Edwardsville. He sat in on a course I taught on World War II
and shared his memories of serving on the U.S.S. Boise as a young seaman
during the early part of the war. He was a crewman when she ran aground early in
1942 and at the Battle of Cape Esperance later in the year. He remembered having
seen an unexploded Japanese 8" shell that was stuck in the barbette of one of
the Boise's 6" turrets, and had vivid memories of the removal of the bodies
of those killed in the 6" turret and amunition spaces. I think he left the
Boise's crew when it reached Philadelphia for repairs. Bill retired from teaching
in the late 80s or early 90s and died several years ago.
Jim Weingartner
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Frederick Richard Wollenberg known as "Freddie" was a pilot based on the Boise. He was reported missing-in-action since August 5, 1942 near the coast of Japan. I have been trying to find details of the operation that led to his being lost. To date, all I have found is that the Boise was in Japanese waters drawing attention away from the Guadalcanal landings. I would like to find information on the type(s) of planes he flew, the nature of his last mission, and any other information about Wollenberg aboard the Boise as well as events occurring during the feint into Japanese waters, August, 1942.
David Hunter
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My dad served aboard the USS Boise (CL-47) and like most of the men of the time did not talk much about his wartime experiences. He did however say that the most frightening experience was the Japanese Kamikaze's. My dad joined the Boise right out of high school. In fact at the time high school seniors who had a high enough GPA were allowed to earn their diploma and leave school early in order to enter the service which he opted to do. I have two photographs taken aboard ship that I would share if anyone was interested. In an interesting bit of irony my Dad was aboard the Boise as it shelled my grandfathers hometown during the Sicily invasion. I too would like to learn more about the Boise and those that served aboard her.
John Ficarra
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My father was on the USS BOISE this is a picture of the crew. I am trying to
find information on what and where, he was Rueben Schramm a electrician
second class enlisted 9-3-1942 and was discharged 10-15-1945. If any one can
help me I would love to hear from you. He was ntg great lakes, ill. also on
the USS Wyoming last the USS Boise I would like to know how long he was at
all these places? thanks for your time.
Sharon
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My Dad Kenneth Preston Howell Jr. served on the USS Bosie 1941-46. I grew us listening to him tell stories of the war and especially the Battle of Cape Esperence. My Dad just passed away in March 2004 and we spent time going through all his memorbilia from the war and the Bosie. Including shrapnel from the Battle of Cape Esperence!! I am so proud of my Dad and what he did for our country by serving on the Bosie. I hope that I can keep these memories alive in my children now that Dad is gone. He was a Boatsan Mate 1st class and my son loves blowing on his boatsan pipe or whistle. Dad would always take it out and play the tune for us and tell about when General Macarther was on the ship for his tour. He loved attending the Bosie reunions and was sad when as the years went by and more shipmates passed on. Now I know he is having a great reunion with them in heaven!! His love for the sea and his country were memories my Dad gave us by sharing with us stories of those war time years. Not all of his memories were great for he often got quiet and sad when he talked in reverence about sewing up the bags of the sailors that were killed in preparing them for burial at sea. I will miss Dad and his stories of the sea and the Bosie... but hopefully we can keep these memories alive so people won't forget what America's "Greatest Generation" did for all of us. God Bless America!! Karen Cox
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My uncle Robert Mcmahon was stationed aboard the USS Boise, and was onboard during the battle of esperance, I remember him telling me about the battle when I was a small boy. He was very proud of serving aboard the Cruiser. He was a gunners mate in the turret behind the one hit in the battle. He said it was terrible to see all the wounded and killed. My uncle made a career out of the Navy, and then when he retired, he continued to work for the Navy at the Naval Air Station at Almeda Califonia. He worked as civil service on ejection seats. He was my primary influence that made me want to join the Navy. I joined in July of 1962 and served until july 1967. I also am proud to have served the the USN. He passed away in 1972 I have a picture of the USS Boise and the Memorial folder that was awarded to the men of the Boise, comemortting the battle of Esperance. The memorial sheet as a list of the officers and men aboard at that time, and a memorial stating that all the members are to be considered honary citizens of Boise Idahoe
Adrian Lee
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Johnnie B. Adams, Jr.
Seaman Second Class, was a crew member on the USS Boise who was killed in one of the turrets during the battle of Cape Esperance on October 12, 1942 (per letter to his family from the Secretary of the Navy).
Johnnie was eighteen years of age and was from Houston, Texas.
If anyone has any information on Johnnie we would love to hear from you. Thanks
Valerie Adams
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My father, Lloyd P. Dillon served aboard
the USS Boise, CL-47. I believe he was transferred while she was being
repaired in late 1942 or early 1943. I know that he saw action in the
Pacific and that he lost friends and
shipmates in October 1942. He never talked that much about what had happened
aboard the Boise, but I knew that he was proud to have served.
Gary Dillon
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My father Gene Gambill was a Pharmacist Mate aboard USS Boise, CL 47 from
1941 until near the end of the war. I read your information regarding the
ship and enjoyed it very much. One detail you could include is the fact that
Boise had General McArthur aboard for his return to the Philippines.
My dad spoke to him while he was aboard and I have a Navy photo that I
obtained from a commercial service showing McArthur receiving a formal welcome aboard
I would enjoy reading more stories about Boise or hearing from shipmates or their relatives.
Bob Gambill
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I would like to have more information on my great uncle.
His name was Brunner Renner. He served on the USS Boise in 1942.
I dont know much about what happened to him. But this is what I know.
He died in Oct.1942 in the Battle of Cape Esperance. From what I
have already found out. Someone told my aunt that he saved 71 crew members
the day he died. By yelling out "Torpedoes on startboard."
I would really like to find out more about him. If anyone has any info.
Please contact me. Thank you all and May God Bless all the people who
served and their families.
Melissa Renner
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Photographs
This photo was taken aboard HMS Hunter (Escort Carrier) in 1944/1945
whilst in the Indian Ocean. Some of the communications staff.
I am second from left in rear rank. Any memories anyone?
Wally Reeve
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List of those who served on Boise
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