Joseph E. "Joe" Kormendy
JOE KORMENDY SERVING WITH PACIFIC FLEET
Helping to develop the art of submarine tracking to its fine points is Joseph E. Kormendy, fireman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kormendy of Harrison Street, Lowell, Ind., who is serving aboard the escort aircraft USS Sicily operating with the Pacific Fleet.Employed as a "hunter-killer" unit of the Pacific sea-arm, the Sicily began her Western duty April 28, when she arrived at San Diego, Calif., after a journey from Norfolk, Va., via the Panama Canal.
from The Lowell Tribune, Oct. 12, 1950, page 2, column 3:
- Joe Kormendy who has been with the navy for the past two years is aboard the U.S.S. Sicily, carrier ship, in Korean waters. Joe is a diesel engineer.
This March 1, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 2:
- Joe Kormedy, who with the U.S. Navy has been stationed in Korean waters aboard the U.S.S. Sicily, is enjoying a 14-day furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kormedy, Sr.
The following June 21, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 3, column 3:
- Joe E. Kormendy, who has served seven months in the Japan-Korean area aboard the carrier U.S.S. Sicily, has returned again after spending two months in the states during which time he enjoyed a visit at home. Before leaving San Francisco, Joe was awarded the BT-3 (Boiler Technician) rating.
This October 11, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 2:
- Arriving at San Diego, Calif., tomorrow, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Sicily, is Joseph Kormendy, boilerman, third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Kormendy, Lowell.
The Sicily has just returned from her second tour of duty in the Korean area. The ship provided air support for the blockade of the west coast of Korea and gave direct air support to front line troops.
On her second tour which commenced in early June, her Marine squadron flew more than 1500 combat sorties, making impressive additions to the ship's earlier half year of Korean activity, from July, last year, to January.
The following November 1, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 2:
- A card from Mrs. A.M. Schermer of San Diego, Calif., (a Tribune reader) tells of entertaining Joseph E. Kormendy of Lowell. Joe, boilerman, third class, USN, called at the Schermer home while in port in San Diego. His ship, aircraft carrier USS Sicily, returned October 12th from Korean activity.
The following January 3, 1952, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 4:
- Although forced to spend Christmas aboard the USS Sicily, Joe Kormendy is looking forward to returning to the states in the spring. The USS Sicily has been in the thick of the Korean battle. Friends should address letters to Joe Kormendy, BT3, B Div., USS Sicily, CVE 118, c/o Fleet P.O., San Francisco, Calif.
The following March 6, 1952, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 3:
- Friends and relatives eagerly anticipate the arrival home of Joe Kormendy. Joe left the west coast March 1st and is enroute home for a 30-day leave from the Navy.
The following October 23, 1952, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 1:
- Four years of service with the U.S. Navy were terminated for Joe Kormendy on October 13th when he received his discharge. He is enjoying a brief visit with relatives on the west coast before coming home.
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