Excerpts from a June 21m 2014 interview with Charles St. George, Fredonia N.Y. resident, on his experiences during World War II. He was drafted into the Navy and was assigned to the USS Alaska where he saw duty in the Philippines Sea, Iwo Jima and Okinawa....

The images contained in this album were taken from the actual cruise book of the USS Alaska. Whenever possible, images and text have been reproduced as they appeared within the book. In some instances adjustments have been made for the sake of continuity. Images...

Dear Mr. St George: I read about the reunion of USS Alaska CB-1 in the January 2010 VFW Magazine. Pensacola in March is a glorious place, the azaleas should be in full bloom...(I was the Port Services Officer at NAS from 1982-1984). I am a member...

U.S.S. ALASKA (CB-1) REUNION JUNE 14-17,2006 MILLENNIUM HOTEL, BUFFALO, N.Y. I am sorry to say that our 2006 reunion was poorly attended, but still successful, eventful, and "lots of fun." There were 22 people in attendance, with only 10 crewmembers...

USS ALASKA (CB-1) REUNION PENSACOLA, FLORIDA MARCH, 2010 This 28th Renunion of the USS Alaska CB-1 was entirely organized by Jim and Karen Smith. It was most successful because of their efforts. It was indeed a great pleasure having Captain Noble's...