Author: bill

I’ve cleaned up the viewing of searches and the display of sailor records.  It’s now looking more professional and less typish (I know it’s not a word!).  Just a reminder to get me those sailor photos for the records page.  If the picture isn’t there and you sent it to me, then email me as a reminder.

Also, I’ve added a biography at the bottom of the sailor record; I used this for my dad to give a thumbnail view of what he did in the 60+ years after the navy.  🙂  Check out the record for ‘William L Kelly’ and email me bio’s for your loved ones as soon as you can.

🙂

Bill

p.s. I’m getting excited over seeing a draft of Steve’s book, hopefully it will be out soon!

I’m always struck by the fact that the US as a country has come to use this day as one of the only times we say thank you to our veterans.  I’m remembering when we sought out support at the VA hospital for my father’s alzhiemer’s disease, and how overwhelmed the VA medical system was with people to treat.  We met the most dedicated teams of medical professionals who wanted to do the best for our vets, but were overwhelmed with patients.

As a country I hope we could do more for the men and women who risk their lives in support of our country.  I fear that our volunteer service has made our countries support of the military more remote.  I was REALLY struck by spending a few summers in Israel where military service is mandatory for everyone.  The death of EVRY soldier is taken very seriously in that country where politicians are held accountable for very wounded and dead soldier.  I wonder whether the US would be better served with universal service.

-Bill

John Hazard Carson was the first commanding Officer of the USS Boston and the first officer to be added to the database.  He the USS Boston Commanding officer from April 5, 1943 to June 5 1944.  Commander Hazard was in charge from commissioning to full engagement in the Pacfic.

He was promoted to Rear Admiral in March of 1944.    He was born on April 13. 1896 and was Commissioned from Annapolis in 1916. Received an MS from MIT in 1924. He was Commanding Officer of the Dewey 1936-1937. He served duty at the Navy Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Virginia 1937-1940. He was the Executive Officer of the New Mexico 1940-1941. Operations Officer on the staff of the Commander of Cruisers in the Battle Force, then Southwest Pacific Forces 1941-1943. Then, he was assigned to the USS Boston CA-69.

After serving on the USS Boston, he was Commander of U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, Newport 1944-1946. He retired as Vice Admiral in April 1958. Died on February 2, 1976.  Source:  http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jhcarson.htm

You can see the link to his boston record here.  I’ve included a new biography for each sailor which individuals can send us short biographies of family members or friends who were boston sailors.

Please send me a bio if your interested!

-Bill

All,

We are participating in the internet protest to work to defeat the bill working their way through congress right now; the bill is called SOPA or PIPA.  Content on the internet is vital to be free and have  legitimate process if someone removes content on a whim.  Two events in World War II remind us of the sobering potential of the government and censorship: The detainment of US citizens of Japanese origin, and the post war McCarthy abuse of power.

Please call your senator.

Bill Kelly