April 04,2000

My father, George P. Heimbegner, died a few years ago. He never spoke much about his experience aboard the USS Salt Lake City. Do you have any basic information that you could e-mail us?

Thank you,
George Heimbegner

#2 in Turret Crew, 1942-45
SLC Deck Log, Feb. 1943

April 05,2000

From the SLC Microfilm records...

Heimbegner, George P. AS
Enlisted May 17, 1941 @ Denver, CO
Reported aboard the SLC August 30, 1941
Promoted to S1c April 1 1942
Transfered to Anti Aircraft Training Center Pearl Harbor for temp duty January 25 1943
Returned from Temp Duty from A A Traning Center February 6, 1943
Promoted to GunnersMate3c March 1 1943
Tranfered to Receiving Station, Pearl Harbor for temp. duty October 1 1943