USS Yosemite AD-19
Page last updated February 8th, 2012
Lost and Found Crewmembers
Are you looking for a family member or friend who served on the Yo Yo? Here we will list information about those who are being sought.
If you have information, please share. Once crew members are found we will move them to the found section. Thank you for taking the time
to help those who are searching for information.
Crewman's Name : Charlie B Laslie Jr
Position : Torpedo Man
Time on Ship : WWII -> Cuban Missle Crisis
Seeker's Name : Jason Laslie (Grandson)
Date Posted : July 18, 2010
Pictures : Yes - click here
Details :
Hello Sir,
My name is Jason Laslie. My grandfather was on the USS Yosemite, but unfortunately died before I was born. I just found out that this
was the ship he was posted on during his time in the Navy. I have a huge respect for all vets and am so proud that a member of my
family was able to serve our country. I was curious to see if anyone remembers him and can tell me anything about him. His name was
Charlie B Laslie Jr and he was a torpedo-man. My dad and I just discovered this site and I would love to find out more about him for
both me and my dad.
My dad was 17 when my grandfather passed away from medical problems. I know my grandfather was on this ship from WWII through the Cuban
missile crisis. If it is possible to pass this along to any of the crew members or post it on the site, it would mean the world to hear
stories from crew members about a member of my family I know nothing about. Thanks for your time in reading this, and God bless for your
service to our country.
Respectfully,
Jason Laslie
UpdateThe few extra things I was able to find out were that he was on the ship while it was out of Newport, RI most likely in the
mid 50's. My dad was born there and remembers living in that area between 1952-56 which is when these photos were most likely taken.
I hope this helps give more information about his service.
Thanks a bunch, Jay
Crewman's Name : Peter Wold
Position : Diesel Mechanic
Time on Ship : 1945 - 1946
Seeker's Name : Leif Wold (son)
Date Posted : August 12, 2010
Pictures : No
Details : no more information available
Crewman's Name : Rue Crawford and Chief Ayala
Position : no more infomation available
Time on Ship : 1975 - 1978
Seeker's Name : Stephen Setzer (shipmate)
Date Posted : August 30, 2010
Pictures : No
Details :
Last known location possibly Virginia Beach
Crewman's Name : Tim
Position : Bosens Mate
Time on Ship : 1964
Seeker's Name : Robert Bonneville (shipmate)
Date Posted : August 12, 2010
Pictures : No
Details :
In 1964 i had a buddy who was a bosens mate from tennesse i beleive
his first name was TIM ---- i worked in data proccessing center on
ship---i beleive he was from tennesse--he wore dark rimmed glasses
like clark kent--sorry i cant add more!!!
This one is a bit different. Here we are looking for a painting that was painted by Coyt Hackett.
Click on the link under details to read a letter from the family.
Silent Crewman's Name : 3.5 x 5 foot painting of Valley View in Yosemite National Park
Position : Last seen in the Officer's Mess or CO's quarters
Time on Ship : arrived in 1961 - was still on the ship in 1985 or 1986
Seeker's Name : Marci Mitchell (artist's daughter)
Date Posted : October 14, 2010
Pictures : Not yet - some will be posted when possible
Details :
Letter from Marci Mitchell
Crewman's Name : Cheif Daniel Williams
Position : Chief
Time on Ship : August 1957 - March 1959
Seeker's Name : Sal Cappello
Date Posted : March 16, 2011
Pictures : No
Details :
I served with Chief Daniel Williams in the Captains Office from
August 1957 to March 1959. I have been trying to find him for
several years but have been unsuccessful. If you could provide
some info I would be very grateful.
Thank you,
Sal Cappello
Crewman Found
I looked up an old Boot Camp Buddy, & Shipmate of mine & Tommy "Charlie" Cavuoto's from The USS Yosemite; Gary Brown, from Clinton
Mass. I called the number & left a massage. He called back & we began chatting about "The Good-Old Days."
I told him about The USS Yosemite Association, & he said he was going to look it up on The internet. I told him about the reunion
"Tommy "Charlie" Cavuoto & I had; and that we have attended two USS Yosemite reunions together, thus far; and that we're planning to
attending our upcoming reunion in Nashville! I invited Gary to join the USS Yosemite Association, and said I hope he might attend our
Nashville reunion next year, too!
It was great talking with "Brownie!" He was a "Stand-up" guy; and a good friend. He was a Barber aboard The Yosemite; he also worked in
the Laundry; when "Charlie" wasn't fixing the steam-lines, and everything else in there! ( I used to catch some cat-naps in the laundry
on Sundays; so as not to be placed on some work detail when I didn't have liberty! Especially when the Officer's Wives came aboard for
dinner! No small wonder I wasn't a 4.0 sailor, eh? Ha, ha, ha...)
Lost & Found another shipmate!
"Thank You God!"
Fred "The Colonel" Hill
Chaplain
USS Yosemite Association.
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