Welcome to the USS Newport News CA-148 Guestbook Forum

Years Served: 1959-1962 OR DIVISION…MANY FOND MEMORIES ABOARD THE NEWPORT!!

Years Served: 1963-1964…I’m currently living in Palmetto, FL, just south of Tampa. It would be great to hear from some of my shipmates. I worked for a short while in 4th Division, OI Division and finally in 2nd Division Turret Three. It was a great experience with great people.

Years Served: 1964 – 1965…An old gunnersmate, 5/38 mount 1, who is always glad to hear from shipmates

Years Served: 1965 to 1966…I just went to my first reunion in Charlston SC 2007 for the USS NEWPORT NEWS CA 148. You can bet I’ll be at the next one. Worked in engine room with Vallencourt MM2 I left the navy in Dec of 1966 as a MM3. Live in Montross Va on the Potomac river. Many memories I will always remember.

Years Served: CA-148 1956/57 D & H DIV. In USN ‘48 TO ’73…Stopped in Charleston at our last reunion. Looked like a great reunion. Unfortunately, emergency medical situation in family prevented our staying for dinner. Looking forward to hearing from shipmates..During 1q956/57, I was Treasurer of first class mess & was with the D & H Divisions. I was high lined back & forth to the USS Salem. CO was Capt. W. Post, USN. Rec’d notice of my MSC commission and was helio’ed off to the USS Roosevelt. Looking forward to possibily hearing from shipmates. Larry Bowdren DT1