USS Hancock Association Quarterdeck Log

USS HANCOCK CV/CVA-19 ASSOCIATION

QUARTERDECK LOG

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Name: Dudley Newman
Email_Address: shellback62_dudman@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: communications
Date: 07 May 2008
Time: 12:53

Comments

I think that those of you that do no know of this website might be interested in it. It is an easy way to find old shipmates and regain contact with them if you choose. If you decide to join just mention that Dudley Newman Rm1 referred you to the websitehttp://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/index.jsp

Name: Tom Storey
Email_Address: surfndj@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 Cats
Date: 06 May 2008
Time: 21:43

Comments

Hope to see all you green shirts at the reunion.

Name: Marvin Johnson
Email_Address: mljlyj@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-164
Date: 06 May 2008
Time: 16:34

Comments

Moises H Montano (known as Speedy) AE2, VA-164, has pass away April 17, 2008 from complications of a heart bypass. I call to talk to Moises May 3rd, and his wife Tareasa answered the phone, and gave me the sad news. Moises & I completed aviation electrical school together in Jacksonville, Florida and receive orders to VA-164. We join Va-164 in mid December of 1965 when the squadron return to NAS Lemoore from the 04-05-65 to 12-16-65 West Pac Cruise on the Big "O". Marvin Johnson

Name: Steve Bonom CS2
Email_Address: Bonomsupp@optonline.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S2 -Division
Date: 05 May 2008
Time: 20:49

Comments

I more or less had all the dough on Hannah .I was in charge of the bake shop for most of my time on board . Most everybody would visit at night for some morning pastries or ice cream when it was aboard . Wishing fellow crew members good health

Name: stanley purvis
Email_Address: mrfixit_77840@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-div
Date: 05 May 2008
Time: 08:44

Comments

i will be there on the next one

Name: Pete Cole
Email_Address: petecole@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-212
Date: 04 May 2008
Time: 19:30

Comments

Wishing everyone a fantistic reuion! Sorry, I can not be there. Work summons; next time!

Name: spencer jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI div
Date: 03 May 2008
Time: 15:52

Comments

Has anyone else been watching the Carrier series on PBS? Brings back a lot of memories. The newer caRRIERS SURE A LOT diffrent. Watch it if you can

Name: HAMPDEN COLLIER
Email_Address: HAMAC@MSN.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CAPTAINS OFFICE
Date: 03 May 2008
Time: 11:51

Comments

This site brings back many memmories of my ww 2 service aboard HANCOCK..

Name: charles r wise
Email_Address: slugoo88@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vf-211
Date: 02 May 2008
Time: 14:02

Comments

I am Charlie Wise, was on the 61 and 62 cruse with VF-211. I was parachute rigger 2nd class, would like to get in touch with fellow PRs that were on board or anyone from VF-211 from that time. contac e mail is slugoo88@msn.com

Name: Roger Conn
Email_Address: connsplace@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964_1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V_2 CATS
Date: 01 May 2008
Time: 21:41

Comments

Hello to all you V-2 Cat crew folks, I would like to hear from you, R>C Comer and I still keep in contact. It would be great to get together with a few of our old ship mates,

Name: Ed Rostine
Email_Address: edrostine@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: '71-'72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: R-Div.
Date: 30 Apr 2008
Time: 14:17

Comments

Happy Birthday U.S. Navy. The 210th anniversary of the establishment of today's Department of the Navy is 30 April 2008.

Name: aubrey robertson
Email_Address: audiemail@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: radar
Date: 29 Apr 2008
Time: 20:32

Comments

Did anyone know my Dad, Aubrey (Robbie) Robertson

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div., #4 Fireroom
Date: 29 Apr 2008
Time: 07:00

Comments

Where were you at 33 years ago today? The Hannah was off the coast of S. Vietnam helping in the evacuation of Saigon. Operation "Frequent Wind."

Comments

Where were you at 33 years ago today? The Hannah was off the coast of S. Vietnam helping in the evacuation of Saigon. Operation "Frequent Wind."

Name: Jim Winn
Email_Address: Jwinnfsm@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959 -1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V- 6 & VF -211
Date: 29 Apr 2008
Time: 02:51

Comments

I was really looking forward to my first reunion and San Diego would have been great, but health wouldn't allow it at this time. Maybe if everything works out I'll see all of you in two years at the next one. Who knows, maybe in Corpus Christi. I've talked to several shipmates in the last month and have enjoyed that.Dennis and Patti Flynn have fun! Wishing all of you the very best...

Name: Jim Winn
Email_Address: Jwinnfsm@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959 -1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V- 6 & VF -211
Date: 29 Apr 2008
Time: 02:51

Comments

Name: TOM WIMBERLY, MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: XO of the ship
Date: 25 Apr 2008
Time: 08:19

Comments

News from Turner Publishing. They are about to build a new warehouse and are attempting to clear out stock. They published a 2nd editiion of Hancock history in 2004. They still have about 15 copies left. Price is $54.95 + shipping. You could get a price of $25 if you buy all 15 remaining. Shipping would be added. Call Turner Publishing at 270/443-0121 for information. This book is very comprehensive on the World War II history. It would be a great acquisition for someone who had a relative who was a Hancock sailor in World War II.

Name: Wayne Erven, Assn President
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 23 Apr 2008
Time: 07:31

Comments

Congratulations to our newest Life Member, #193, Verne Chapman, EM3, E Div, 64-67

Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: mccrm1@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.
Date: 22 Apr 2008
Time: 10:22

Comments

I am looking for R. Shelby Daniels, give me a call,1 (757) 357-0900. Thanks, Mack

Name: John Masell
Email_Address: johnebegood@charter.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 5th Div. Weapons Dept.
Date: 21 Apr 2008
Time: 21:35

Comments

Looking for all that served in 5th Division. Randy Bailey, Chris Christiansen, Tim Hackenson, Zane Shaulis to name a few!

Name: Mike Anderson
Email_Address: rambler34us@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972 - 1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 5th Div.
Date: 20 Apr 2008
Time: 21:05

Comments

Just checking out the site, looking for former shipmates.

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Just received information that Jim Jorgenson, OR Div Plankowner, 53-55 just had a double bypass. He is doing well, and should be home in a few days.

Name: Rob Moris
Email_Address: 2RNK1612@COX.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957 - 1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 116
Date: 19 Apr 2008
Time: 15:34

Comments

NONE THIS TIME

Name: Gary Rowan
Email_Address: gdrowan38@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div.
Date: 19 Apr 2008
Time: 13:51

Comments

I was assigned to # 1 fire room. Would like to find some fhipmates who served in B div. from 1955-1957. My Email add. is open. I now reside in Milton,Wa.

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2008 Reunion is almost here. Starts on 5 May, runs thru nite of the 9th. We have about 300 people signed up to be there. If you are thinking of it, time to get hot, and send in your registration and activities form ASAP. We are making contracts for buses, tours, banquet. Don't be left out in the cold. See everyone there.

Name: Dudley R. Newman
Email_Address: Shellback62_Dudman@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Communications
Date: 18 Apr 2008
Time: 10:56

Comments

I am sorry I will be unable to attend the reunion. Had made previous commitment to attend another ships reunion during this time frame. Noticed that a McMullen has an entry on the quarterdeck log who served in communications in 1965. I remember the name and was wondering if it is the same McMullen that I served with.

Comments

And yet another Life Member. #192 Louie Terrell Wren, RD3, OR Div, 58-62. See you in San Diego.

Name: Theodore Munoz, Jr.
Email_Address: math02@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X Divison
Date: 17 Apr 2008
Time: 15:00

Comments

For TomWimberly, about the possible connection between VADM GREER and the USS CHARLES GREER . An old shipmate belongs to the Tin Can

sailor Association. I saw it in their newsletter. Just wondering?

Comments

For Theodore Munoz. About a possible connection between our Hancock captain VADM Howard Greer and USS Charles Greer, a WWII DE --- I will ask him if you will tell me how the question came up. About Lee Morris: I have not been able to find him. Visited with Joe Burns in San Angelo last October; he was a warrant gunner aboard when Lee Morris was a warrant administrator. Joe had no knowledge of Lee's location or survival. I'm sorry that I am also missing the reunion.

Name: Theodore Munoz, Jr.
Email_Address: math02&comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X Divison
Date: 16 Apr 2008
Time: 18:08

Comments

Sorry unable to attend reuion. For Tom Wimberly,USS CHARLES R. GREER 9DE-23 0, any connection to CAPT. Greer, former CO Hancock?

Name: Don Richards
Email_Address: chevss72@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF211
Date: 16 Apr 2008
Time: 14:19

Comments

would like to hear from any one who was in any time from 1961-1965

Name: Bill Bentz
Email_Address: bbentz44@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Boiler Tender
Date: 14 Apr 2008
Time: 10:30

Comments

Being a boiler tender it is very interesting that the more I visit this site the more memories come back to me, because many fellow shipmates contribute their stories I find about others experiences. Thank You All and "GOD BLESS AMERICA"

Name: Tony Contorno
Email_Address: acontorno4@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971/1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAW-111
Date: 12 Apr 2008
Time: 05:56

Comments

Looking for some old shipmates from the 1971-1972 cruises. Served with VAW-111 and S-6 supply during those cruises. Just read a book called "Launch the Intruders" about VA-75 aboard the USS Saratoga during the Vietnam war 1972, same time Hancock was on Yankee Station.Well written and interesting reading.

Name: Richard Corbin
Email_Address: rcorb@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Div.
Date: 10 Apr 2008
Time: 22:48

Comments

Does anyone remember a Jerry Corbin from Ohio who was aboard in 1960 or 1961?

Name: tIM mULLEN
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 AG
Date: 10 Apr 2008
Time: 20:48

Comments

LEO - Reunion - Ed B - yes. My name is weird because I had the cap lock on. DarN1!!! Leo, see ya May 2. May 2? Leo and I know the story about May 2. First shipmate to find me at the reunion, and can tell me why May 2, can have the dollar bill awaiting the correct answer (or close to it). LEO - don't tell anyone till I have bestowed the BUCK.

Name: Ship's Store
Email_Address: j.hunter3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div.
Date: 10 Apr 2008
Time: 19:20

Comments

I cannot guarantee that any order received after today can be processed before the reunion. All merchandise for sale will be available at the reunion. I will also have a very limited number of blue long sleeve t-shirts for sale. John

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Congrats to two more Life Members: #190 Arthur A. Landry, OE (ET2), 55-57, and #191 Frank Maurizio, 3rd (S1C), 43-46

Name: Larry Owings ( LEO )
Email_Address: owingsrddng@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 A/G Pri-Fly
Date: 10 Apr 2008
Time: 11:57

Comments

The Quarterdeck Log is great. Doe's anyone know if Ed Boraski of V-2 Div ( 66-70 ) will be at the Reunion?

Name: Larry Jones
Email_Address: ljones95370@hub3.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE Division
Date: 09 Apr 2008
Time: 16:50

Comments

Is anyone in contact with OE Div. CWO Richard C. Jorgenson, ET? Anthony J. Palumbo, ET? Harold Weintraub, ETC Gary W. Parsons, ETC Kenneth W. Kangas from 1966-1969 period? Any clues would be appreciated.

Comments

Congratulations to our two newest Life Members: Jim Brown, LTJG, VA 116, l957, and A, Robert McMullen, LT, Communications, 65-67.

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max-pate@tampabay.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V2 A/G
Date: 08 Apr 2008
Time: 05:49

Comments

Leo, Glad your coming to the reunion. I'll see you in a few weeks.

Max

Comments

Looking forward to San Diego reunion.

Name: Jim B Brown
Email_Address: jimbbrown@embarqmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957-1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA - 116
Date: 05 Apr 2008
Time: 14:46

Comments

are any other members of the 1957 cruise of VA 116 or ATG - 2 attending the convention. I had been in contact with Ron Erbland but have lost his phone number.

Name: ROGER L. WILLIAMS
Email_Address: TOPGUN11@VERIZON.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAW-11
Date: 05 Apr 2008
Time: 12:25

Comments

Great site, I also served on the Oriskany 1967-1968

Comments

Congratulations to our newest Life Members: James A. Radford #183, CAPT Herschel Pahl, VF-6, #184, Robert Werba#185, Robert Comba, E, #186, Larry Pinkerton, V3, #187.

Name: Rob Moris
Email_Address: 2RNK1612@COX.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957 - 1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 116
Date: 04 Apr 2008
Time: 07:33

Comments

just checking the comments,smooth sailing to all. see you in san diego ?

Name: Tony Powell
Email_Address: anthony@powella44.fsnet.co.uk
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: not known
Date: 04 Apr 2008
Time: 04:16

Comments

i am trying to find friends and ship mates of my father in law who served on Hanna he was a chief. name of robert j murdoch married to margie and i ended up marry his lovely daughter mary in 1990 all i know is he did 2 tours of duty in vietnam mid to late sixties he has retired in oklahoma and i would like very much to hear stories and pass on any best wishes of his old shipmates to him

Name: Wayne Durfey
Email_Address: waynedurfey@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 71-74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M div.
Date: 03 Apr 2008
Time: 22:14

Comments

I wanted to thank Larry Hermeling for forwarding the Elvis and Milton on the Hancock video in his March 31 log entry. It looks like Milton Berle was the predecessor to the Who, the way he destroyed that guitar!

Name: jerry guerra
Email_Address: cincas1@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1942-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIR CREW
Date: 03 Apr 2008
Time: 15:32

Comments

My uncle Arthur Kopta served aboard Hancock from 42-45. If any body remembers him pleasecontact me e mail cincas1@aol.com. thanks .

Name: John Hunter
Email_Address: j.hunter3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div.
Date: 02 Apr 2008
Time: 19:30

Comments

The ship's store will be at the reunion. I will have t-shirts, hats and oter asorted items. The windbreakers are special orders. I will have order forms for the windbreakers and polo shirts there. See you at the reunion!!

Name: Robert McMullen
Email_Address: mac2jb@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Communications
Date: 02 Apr 2008
Time: 13:19

Comments

Glad to see the website is in such good shape. I hope to be at the reunion in May.

Name: Mike Caulfield
Email_Address: mtkaka@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VFP-63 DET-1
Date: 02 Apr 2008
Time: 00:03

Comments

DO YOU HAVE A VA CLAIM PENDING?

BlueWaterNavy.org needs a head count. Visit www.bluewaternavy.org, click on "Update Log", than click on April 1, 2008 lick for more info.

Name: Larry Hermeling (Abe)
Email_Address: lhermeling@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1955-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Div.
Date: 31 Mar 2008
Time: 06:44

Comments

Check out this link on You Tube --- Elvis on the Hancock 1956. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJMvJ9uI820&session=L1W4ojx55DuJ2_rk-p0gVOCpY_k60SpL5NtQprj17JBCPXdWSw0P8fYX3jD-jnvv4vkKmS_LLIwGvha6y-dhX6zCFsgg1wZ6bV9vMzSAHJiSexBIYxQqPOvGsuXxH6BBHUgdXkYsfyhshWxIVwk-vuBWoRGnL3wcdhaWDB5w9i6cVamA11gSiu4JRekQeJM2_5jh1O7OEsGJKx4lLlIl1NpSV8xfISM6ZfUAaACn9fqEtMaoIvNksCxEQ01-pbUIw44IrWAR7uUrLEpCjarefC7ocH9WHTF9>

Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 64-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V2 AG
Date: 30 Mar 2008
Time: 15:45

Comments

If you are coming to the reunion, and can still fit in your uniform? Bring it to the reunion. Don't let anyone know until you show up at the banquet.

Name: Steve Carden
Email_Address: popeyesnav@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 67-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD-paraloft
Date: 30 Mar 2008
Time: 14:59

Comments

I hope someone will take a bunch of pictures for those of us that will not be able to make it to the reunion.

Name: spencer jones
Email_Address: sjones92550@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI div
Date: 29 Mar 2008
Time: 03:22

Comments

to whom it may concern, mt new mailing address is Spencer Jones 26 W.Wyoming Ave Apt 2D Melrose Ma 02176. I will let you know my new email and phone # when i can. Hello to all shipmates.

Name: Dennis Flynn
Email_Address: dpflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-IC/V-6
Date: 28 Mar 2008
Time: 15:23

Comments

Just wondering if you will have the Hancock T-Shirts and Windbreakers avalible at the reunion. Hope to see some of the old V-6 Division guys there, but don't see many that have joined during my time ???? What's up guys.....Join !

Name: Capt. Ronnie J. Ackerman
Email_Address: rjmack4264@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAW-111
Date: 27 Mar 2008
Time: 14:51

Comments

Just checking the web site for information about the upcoming reunion. Excellent layout.

Name: ROBERT GLENFIELD
Email_Address: skiparope@clearwire.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-94
Date: 27 Mar 2008
Time: 13:52

Comments

I have a VA claim in the works that involve the ship. Also I would like to know what if any awards (ribbons) she earned in 1967

Name: Bryan Rose
Email_Address: bryanrose2@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 74-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: b-div 1 fireroom
Date: 27 Mar 2008
Time: 13:01

Comments

hope you all well would like to hear you if you remember me

Comments

About the outdated email information of the list of members in my previous post. Send the correct email information (with your name, of course, so we can identify you) to me at twimbo@aol.com and to Wayne Erven at oldsalt2@comcast.net. If you are in doubt as to whether I have the correct email information for you, send me an email with your name and latest email address. (I'll get a thousand emails? Don't worry. I can handle it!)

Comments

Our Association President has been working hard to encourage attendance at the reunion. He has identified many members with out-of-date E-mail information. If you are on this list, or if you know someone on the list, help us get the email information updated please. Here is the list: Bell, W. Craig; Bradley, Harry; Chalfant, Robert; Coupland, Steve; Cowley, Frank; Cruze, Robert; DeAngelo, John; Cox, Kevin; Hatfield, T.F.; Hochberger, Duane; Hollows, Arthur L.; Jessen, Carl; Jorgensen, James; Ledford, B. Chadwick; Major, Joseph; McIntire, Donald L.; Molitor, Clint; Neal, John; Owings, Lawrence; Oxford, Denver; Pereira, Raymond; Perkins, Billy; Prescott, Richard; Qvistgaard, Larry; Ranftle, Michael; Sands, Richard; Schiermeyer, Clyde; Schreiber, Melvin; Snyder, Norman; Snell, Gordon; Spang, Dennis; Stamos, William; Steiner, Allen; Stivers, Phillip; Tatum, William; Towers, Kenneth; Wilfong, William; Williams, Alan; Wilson, Raymond; Wilson, Steven; and Wright, Stephen P.

Name: Joel Gutierrez
Email_Address: jeromejohn72@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: engineer dept
Date: 23 Mar 2008
Time: 14:00

Comments

I would like to see if any of my fellow crewmates are still here to discuss our time on this mission in life.

Name: Wayne Erven, Pres, Assn President
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 22 Mar 2008
Time: 14:43

Comments

NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY. March 25 is designated as National Medal of Honor Day. Be sure to fly your flag. HANCOCK Association is proud to have as a member, LT John Finn, USN, Ret, the oldest living Medal of Honor Recipient, and the last surviving 7 Dec 1941 Recipient. John will be at our reunion in May in San Diego. He will be 99 in July. Check out: www.homeofheroes.com/moh/history/day.html.

Name: jerry grimes
Email_Address: jggri44@windstream.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-DIV IC GANG
Date: 22 Mar 2008
Time: 13:03

Comments

to all concerned, J.J. Quinn found me after all the I spent looking for him.He will be at reunion.

Name: ROB MORIS
Email_Address: 2RNK1612@COX.NET
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1956 - 1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 116
Date: 22 Mar 2008
Time: 10:13

Comments

just checking to see if any of the OLD shipmates have logged in. A HAPPY EASTER TO ALL

Name: George Jones
Email_Address: jones@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Air Dept
Date: 21 Mar 2008
Time: 04:04

Comments

Just curiousity sake... Why does the registration fee go up $10 after April 4th? Is there any additional cost that must be covered?

Name: Wayne Erven, Assn President
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 20 Mar 2008
Time: 19:15

Comments

SAN DIEGO REUNION INFORMATION: Rmember, ANY registration postmarked after 4 Apr 08 the registration fee goes up to $50.00, vice $40.00. Also, hotel reservations made after 14 Apr 08 are subject to room and rate availability. Why not send in your registration now, and make your hotel reservation too. Don't be left out in the cold. See everybody there.

Comments

Congratulations to two more new Life Members: #181,ADRC Errol Harvey, Ret, AIMD 66-69, and #182, Lawrence McColl, AG 12/VA 125, 55-56.

Comments

Congratulations to our newest Life Member, #180, SD1 Joe Ramos, S-5 Div, 1965-1970.

Name: Vernen Perala
Email_Address: wnpera@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 61 64 @ 69 73
Division_Squadron_Detachment: e div. IC Gang-- x div
Date: 14 Mar 2008
Time: 11:48

Comments

I was there two Tours. six Deployments 61 to 64 and 69 to 73. Retired off Hannah in 73

Name: Larry McCoy
Email_Address: larry_mccoy@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968/69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE div
Date: 12 Mar 2008
Time: 17:37

Comments

Hotel reservations made, plane tickets bought, registered for the events...I'm ready for San Diego...Hope to see all old OE div personel there.

Name: Joe C. Ramos
Email_Address: ramosjoe@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-5 Div
Date: 11 Mar 2008
Time: 11:56

Comments

I renewed my membership today...LIFETIME, that is! See you all in San Diego in May.

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We have two additional Life Members. Bill Gollatz, Fox Div, 67-69, #179and and AFCM James C. Eblen, HC1-AIMD 70-74. #175 Welcome aboard Shipmates.

Name: David Diaz
Email_Address: davidandchina@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ships Servicemen Div,
Date: 09 Mar 2008
Time: 17:47

Comments

Just Want To See If Any Of My Old Shipmates Are Still Around

Name: Ron Springer - OE Div, USS Hancock, 1959 - 1962
Email_Address: ron_jackie@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-62
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OPS/OE
Date: 08 Mar 2008
Time: 17:04

Comments

Just registered for the reunion in SD, and hope to see some of the other guys there!

Name: Calvin Newberry
Email_Address: cnewberry1@kc.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-154
Date: 07 Mar 2008
Time: 15:08

Comments

I am looking for any imformation about a F8U crusader that crashed, took a wave off pull up to by pass the ship, tail hook caught the cable and slammed front of plane to the deck causing nose wheel collasped, causing severe danage. I was the plane captain and rode the brakes to the hanger deck and theer was a story and picture in the Navy Times. I'm wondering if anyone can help me find a copy of the Navy Times in fall of 1959. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Calvin Newberry

Comments

Latest members to join the Life Membership List: #176 Vincent Mischke, E Div 60-63, #177 Henry Dove, VA212, 68-69, VA 164 71-74, #l78 Daniel Cochrane, V2, 75. Welcome aboard.

Comments

Reply to Daniel Gray's post. No HANCOCK commanding officer was named Livingston. CO's near the time you mentioned were captains named J. C. Kelly, Dec 60 to Dec 61; P. K. Blesh, Dec 61 to Nov 62; T. D. Harris, Nov 62 to Dec 63. E-mail me with questions or comments.

Name: George Day
Email_Address: gwday@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OPS/OE
Date: 03 Mar 2008
Time: 21:52

Comments

Electronics technician

Name: Wayne Erven, Assn President
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OA Div
Date: 03 Mar 2008
Time: 09:20

Comments

We are now within 2 months of the reunion in San Diego. We have 96 people signed up as of today, 3/4. If you are planning on coming, please sign up as soon as possible, and make your hotel reservation. At some point we will have to cancel rooms we have booked, and you will not be able to get the negotiated price. See everyone there.

Name: Lane Simone Johnson
Email_Address: Simoneinmexico@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974 (?)
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Dental Dept.
Date: 02 Mar 2008
Time: 22:10

Comments

I'm still trying to locate Michael J. Taylor, who worked in the dental dept. '72-'74? If anyone hears of him at the May '08 reunion, or elsewhere, please email me.

Name: Daniel Gray
Email_Address: daniel.s.gray@us.army.mil
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: RI Officer
Date: 02 Mar 2008
Time: 20:18

Comments

My father LTjg Gary Gray served during the time frame posted I believe. I think the skipper was a CAPT Livingston. I would like to know if anyone can verify this information. Thanks,

Name: George Kernahan
Email_Address: sb2c@btinternet.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: -----
Division_Squadron_Detachment: -----
Date: 02 Mar 2008
Time: 11:14

Comments

Received my March 2008 Hanna News today, by e-mail. Congrats. to Don Mettler for his Adobe Acrobatting!

Name: Jim Murray
Email_Address: Murman03@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: "X" Division
Date: 01 Mar 2008
Time: 07:39

Comments

Looking for Lawson Eugene Guffey. If you are out there Gebo...get in touch.

Name: Charles Jancewicz
Email_Address: jancey@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-115
Date: 29 Feb 2008
Time: 09:24

Comments

Repost: During "better economic times" I purchased a 1967 cruise book on EBay for $140. (Yes, I know it was a lot to pay but I really wanted a keepsake of my time spent onboard.) I now live on a fixed income and find that I need money for gas rather than a cruise book sitting on a shelf. I will sell the book for $200, which includes UPS packing, insurance, and shipping. Please email me if you are interested.

Name: Robert Moris PRC, RET
Email_Address: 2RNK1612@COX.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957 - 1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: va116
Date: 28 Feb 2008
Time: 15:49

Comments

just checking for new words of wisdom

Name: kenneth fausch
Email_Address: basser@iowatelecom.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: operations
Date: 28 Feb 2008
Time: 11:06

Comments

hello to my long lost friends in the weather department and operations 1967-1969 Especially John C. Brantley from Chattanooga Tennessee Ken Fausch

Name: Allan (AA) White BT1
Email_Address: anchorsaway31@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: BT1 #4,#1,#2 maa force
Date: 28 Feb 2008
Time: 10:57

Comments

Still remember my good days on the Happy Hanna

Name: Pete Cole
Email_Address: petecole@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 73-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-212
Date: 27 Feb 2008
Time: 19:27

Comments

To Joe Avery Come on-board! I was an A4 driver from VA-212 on the 73/75 deployments. Like to talk to you about the old times fom the ship's company perspective! Give me an email ring.

Pete

Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 64-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V2 Division
Date: 26 Feb 2008
Time: 18:24

Comments

Hi, to everyone, especially V2 DIVISION shipmates. Have you got your reservations in for the reunion? WHY NOT? U R going to miss a lot of fun and exciting events. WELL? What are you waiting for? Get out from in front of the computer your sitting at, find your latest issue of the HANNAH NEWS, fill in the paperwork (we love paperwork), and send it in. I want to see you at the reunion. Okay?

Name: Gary Moore
Email_Address: bigmcva19@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: R DIV
Date: 26 Feb 2008
Time: 17:04

Comments

Just checking in and browsing the entries. Saw Ed Rostine's entry-Hi Ed! I don't know about you guys but as I've gotten older I think back about the days on Hannah more and more. Well see ya all later!

Name: Steve Carden
Email_Address: popeyesnav@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 67-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: aimd-para loft
Date: 26 Feb 2008
Time: 10:11

Comments

Just checking in.I had a birthday in jan. my sister got me a plastic model of fighting Hannah (before the angle deck was added-cv-19)Just finished it !lots of fun and brought back a lot of great memories

Comments

JD: Putting the whole list of life members into the newsletter would, I feel, not be the best use of space. I can create the list and send to you in about 15 minutes, and will do so now.

Comments

For JD Brooks: We do list the latest Life Members in the Newsletter. Space limitations preclude printing all 174 Life Members thoiugh.

Name: AKC J. D. BROOKS USN RET.
Email_Address: jd.brooks@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: LATE 58 TO LATE 61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3/ MAA
Date: 24 Feb 2008
Time: 09:39

Comments

WAYNE IT IS GREAT TO SEE THE NEW LIFE MEMBERS, I FEEL IT WOULD BE GREATER TO SEE ALL THE LIFE MEMBERS IN THE ORDER THEY BECAME LIFE MEMBER, MAYBE PUT IT IN OUR PAPER, THANKS JD

Name: Pete Kuenzinger
Email_Address: pandjk@roadruner.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
Date: 23 Feb 2008
Time: 07:20

Comments

Nice, great foto gallery

Name: TOM WIMBERLY, MEMBERSHIP RECORDS CHAIRMAN
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 22 Feb 2008
Time: 09:49

Comments

Yesterday I emailed to our newsletter printer the mailing list for the March Hannah News. I sent almost 1,400 names. Hope the March issue will be on the streets a little early.

Name: joe avery
Email_Address: smknjojo@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: aimd/structures
Date: 21 Feb 2008
Time: 21:00

Comments

ships co. hieliarc welder. 74-75 westpack cruise/ vietnam evac. operation frequent wind. any one from aimd e-mail me.

Name: Richard Kelly
Email_Address: Dublin_rfk@Yahoo.co.uk
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1973-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Division
Date: 20 Feb 2008
Time: 12:15

Comments

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Looking for Fireman Rose from Redondo beach Ca.

Name: John Gorman
Email_Address: megjrg@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-46
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 5th fleet 38
Date: 18 Feb 2008
Time: 14:55

Comments

Started by looking for Steve Fenton-Joe's son. Email address not found. Would like to hear from shipmates.

Name: RITA A LEACH
Email_Address: Ritz884882@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 2nd Deck
Date: 17 Feb 2008
Time: 18:32

Comments

I'm the wife of a Navy serviceman.

Comments

Congratulations to our newest Life Member, #174, J. B. Barbee, AO2, GM Div, 61-63. Welcome Aboard

Comments

For ALLEN R HEBERT who posted below regarding his brother Harry R. Herbert who served aboard during WWII. Allen, please send me the date of your brother's death and I will publish it in the June issue of the Hannah News. (I have already sent material for the March issue to Newsletter Editor Hiram Greer.) I will also add his name to our "TAPS" list which we publish in each issue of the Association roster, and which we also publish for the memorial service we have at each reunion. We still have almost 300 of Harry's WWII shipmates as members of the Association. If you would like to learn more about the ship's history and its participation in the war during the time your brother was aboard, please email me. Also, do you know what division your brother was in, or what his rate or rating was, or what kind of work he did aboard the ship. I gather he must have joined the Navy when he was 17 or 18.

Name: Donald Stierna
Email_Address: donald.stierna@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2CATS/then/OP PHOTO
Date: 16 Feb 2008
Time: 15:26

Comments

Greetings to all Association members... I hope the new year will be prosperous to you all. a hello to any photo crews out there.

Name: Grace
Email_Address: gracecamaganacan@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Unknown
Date: 16 Feb 2008
Time: 02:55

Comments

Good day! I'm just looking for a guy whose name is Mr. Richard Aurand Jones, a U.S. Navy assigned in Naval Base Olongpo City 1971-1975, any information about him, is very much appreciated. I hope and pray that you can help me find this man.

Name: ALLEN R HEBERT
Email_Address: a_hebert@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: UNKNOWN
Date: 15 Feb 2008
Time: 19:09

Comments

MY BROTHER HARRY R HEBERT WHO SERVED ABOARD THE FIGHTING HANNA .1944-1945.DEAD AT 69--1994--I MISS HIM..IN HIS HONOR I SALUTE ALL HIS SHIPMATES..GOD BLESS...

Comments

MY BROTHER HARRY R HEBERT WHO SERVED ABOARD THE FIGHTING HANNA .1944-1945.DEAD AT 69--1994--I MISS HIM..IN HIS HONOR I SALUTE ALL HIS SHIPMATES..GOD BLESS...

Name: Dan Peterson
Email_Address: dpete81802@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: sypply
Date: 14 Feb 2008
Time: 16:31

Comments

Smooth sailing shipmates

Name: Spencer P Jones
Email_Address: sjones92550@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
Date: 14 Feb 2008
Time: 13:41

Comments

Just checking in to see if there are many Of my former shipmates out there. I would love to hear from you.

Comments

Congratulations to our newest Life Member (#173): Robert S. Throop, N Div, Mus 1/c, Band l944-l945.

Name: Dan Christensen
Email_Address: chris3rd@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: XMAA & V2
Date: 13 Feb 2008
Time: 06:34

Comments

Just checking the mail. BE SAFE.

Name: Clifford v. Leach
Email_Address: CLeach1736@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Deck Division 2nd division
Date: 12 Feb 2008
Time: 18:44

Comments

Just looking for old deck apes .Was an adventure , I was fresh out high school, my how times flies . I just turn 55 Stay well and free

Name: JOHN E MASELL
Email_Address: johnebegood@charter.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972 - 1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Weapons Dept/5th Division
Date: 10 Feb 2008
Time: 19:18

Comments

Hello again, I forgot one sailor that had some impact on my 3 years aboard the Hancock, looking also for a David Stanford, 5th Div. Yeoman at the time. Thanks, John Masell

Name: JOHN E MASELL
Email_Address: johnebegood@charter.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972 - 1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 5TH Div. Gunners Mate
Date: 10 Feb 2008
Time: 19:05

Comments

I came aboard Hanna Sept.5,1972 while ship was in dry-dock, hunter's point, Alameda. Assigned to 5th Division, Ship's Armory. It was truly an adventure and I can happily say that the men I served with made it fun & exciting, though there were many a boring times also. Loved taking the trash to the fantail because of the up & down affect it had on walking the hanger deck aft. from the focsel. Enjoyed jumping from the flight deck into the wire mesh netting next to the 5"34 gun tubs while the ship was cruising in the ocean. Loved watching the uncountable stars on a clear sky in the darkness of the ocean. Really exciting times in the fan tail small arms magazines during flight op's watching the A4s & F8s come in for landings just feet away. Where are you boys, Randy Baily, Chris Christiansen, Tim Hackenson, Larry Wunderlich, Zane Shaulis (GrandPa). Hope all enjoyed the Ship Miral that Randy Baily & I, John Masell drew & painted on the ships Armory wall. I must tell you all that joining the Navy was a true adventure and I would recommend it to all young men & woman that seem to find themselves lost in the hustle n bustle of life. I know it made me grow up in a hurry. Proud to Say, I served in the United States Navy. If any of you boys are still alive, e-mail me. John Masell

Name: Ronald E Cooper
Email_Address: taylor901@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966 1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V1 Roof Rats
Date: 10 Feb 2008
Time: 13:28

Comments

just checking to see if any more roof rats out there?

Name: JODI GALLAND
Email_Address: JOD2373@COX.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: not sure
Division_Squadron_Detachment: not sure
Date: 10 Feb 2008
Time: 09:37

Comments

IM THE DAUGHTER OF MARTIN JOSEPH GALLAND JR AND IM LOOKING TO SOME OF THE GUYS THAT HE WAS ON THE SHIP WITH. HE PASSED AWAY DEC. 7 1991 AND I WAS 18 AND THOUGHT THAT I KNEW EVERYTHING AND DIDNT TAKE THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW HIM. I WOULD LIKE TO MEET SO OF HIS FRIENDS ABORD THE SHIP TO HERE SOME OF YOUR STORIES, I HAVE ONE OF HIS YEAR BOOKS AND SOME PICS THANK YOU SO MUCH! JODI

Name: ROBERT MORIS PRC RET.
Email_Address: 2RNK1612@COX.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956 - 1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 116
Date: 08 Feb 2008
Time: 09:49

Comments

just checking

Name: Wayne Erven, President, HANCOCK Assn
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 08 Feb 2008
Time: 08:11

Comments

Congratulations to our newest Life Member (#172) Richard Underwood of Bradenton, FL.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 07 Feb 2008
Time: 22:27

Comments

Just heard today that we have lost a shipmate of the Vietnam war days. Captain USN, Ret., Edwin Demar Shrophire Jr. passed away on February 5 in his home in Litchfield Park, AZ. He was 77 years old. Ed was born in Vicksburg, MS, grew up in Rolling Fork, and graduated from Ole Miss. He was an A-4 pilot and served in VA-164 and was CO of VA-212 aboard Hancock in the early 1970s.

Name: Beecher Wiggins
Email_Address: wiggins83@gowiggo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944/45
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Air group7-VT7
Date: 07 Feb 2008
Time: 11:48

Comments

has anyone read the story in AOPA 9/07 issue about a former crewman on Hannah by the name of Terry Brookham.Is he a current member of Assoc ? i would like know when he served on the ship.

Name: Lois Walton Newman,sister of air crewman
Email_Address: lwnewman@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Torpedo Squadron VT 7
Date: 03 Feb 2008
Time: 15:36

Comments

My brother, Paty "Tex"Walton, was a radioman in a torpedo bomber in air group 7 in 1944-1945. The pilot was George Alexander Reed and the AOM was Gene Ufer. I enjoy the Quaterdeck Log and am constantly looking for references to the VT 7 in the years 1944-1945. If anyone knew or remembers anything about my brother, I wish to talk with you. Also, he had a buddy, another radioman, called Barney. If you know of or about him, please Email me. Paty's (Tex) plane went down over Hong Kong Harbor on January 16, 1945. His life aboard ship is of great interest to me and family. Would love talking to anyone with any information. If Lew Richfield reads this, I have information for him concerning Richard Scobell. Continue your good work with the Log.

Name: Clifford A.Davis Jr.
Email_Address: cisd132423@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 8-73-6-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 5thdiv.
Date: 03 Feb 2008
Time: 14:20

Comments

Like to here from anyone in wepons dept.

Name: Clifford A.Davis Jr.
Email_Address: cisd132423@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 8-73-6-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 5thdiv.
Date: 03 Feb 2008
Time: 14:12

Comments

Would like to know about my shipmates

Name: Steve St John, Former AO2
Email_Address: stevo.ecv@roadrunner.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Weapons Dept/G Div
Date: 02 Feb 2008
Time: 23:24

Comments

Just an update......I am now a member of the U.S.S. Hancock Association.......

Name: Steve St John, Former AO2
Email_Address: stevo.ecv@roadrunner.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Weapons Dept/G Div
Date: 02 Feb 2008
Time: 23:02

Comments

I served on the Fighting Hanna from Dec 3, 1972 to Jun 15, 1975. I made two deployments, '73 & '75. Went from an AN (non-rated) to an AO3. I was in Weapons Dept/'G' Division, Bomb Assembly & AOCC (Aviation Ordnance Control Center). I understand there are 7 members from G Div ‘72-‘75. If you remember me, email me. Great Website. I did some fast growing up on the Fighting Hanna.

Comments

Name: Desira Fesler (Robert L. Mayer)
Email_Address: dfesler@dsaauctions.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965- 1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CS2- Cook
Date: 31 Jan 2008
Time: 07:07

Comments

I am looking for any old shipmates that might have known my stepfather Robert L. Mayer. We lost him last week and would like to know about his military life. All he ever told us was that he was a cook. If anyone has any information about him would you please e-mail me at the above address. Thank you.

Name: Danny Clayson
Email_Address: dannyclayson@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
Date: 30 Jan 2008
Time: 17:49

Comments

Just checking

Name: Ed Haussermann
Email_Address: ehauss@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958only
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-153
Date: 30 Jan 2008
Time: 14:06

Comments

Just checking in to see if I know anyone listed. I was an AT2.

Name: Don Bennett
Email_Address: brotherdb@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-59
Division_Squadron_Detachment: exec officers staff
Date: 30 Jan 2008
Time: 00:44

Comments

I served in the personnel office with Chief Harreschou, James Stark, Ron Vanderland, and others

Name: Dick "Silver" Taylor
Email_Address: silver_92111@yahoo.co.uk.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 68-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211/VF-24
Date: 28 Jan 2008
Time: 21:53

Comments

Just reviewed the "Last Charlie" section of the Crusader Website and was supprised to see so many of my friends wearing new wings. Had some nice memories of the Hancock and remember playing a softball tournament when Saigon fell. Got to help process a lot of the people on Grande Island. Probably have seen some of them in Linda Vista. Hope the next reunion proves fruitful.

Name: David Scott Cain, SFC US ARMY Retired
Email_Address: cainers6@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954 My Dad
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Unknown
Date: 28 Jan 2008
Time: 14:05

Comments

Looking for Richard "Dick" J. Bernard. I am your "little Rickie" If you served with him, you heard about me. Jeanne Scott's son, Dick's son. Please help me find my Dad If I do not reach him, I am still so proud of him for his service to America. Thank You Sailors of America. PS My Son in Law is currently assigned to Whidby Island WA as a PR3. David Scott Cain, SFC, US Army Retired

Name: Charles Leroy Dye
Email_Address: pbaker70@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Jan 1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: unknown
Date: 27 Jan 2008
Time: 02:11

Comments

Looking for anyone who may have known my father during his short stint onboard in '55. Or anyone stationed in Guam in 1952. He recently passed away, & I have discovered some old slides/photos during his stay in Guam.

Name: bobby carter
Email_Address: poolman252@embarqmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: a-div a/c&r
Date: 25 Jan 2008
Time: 11:23

Comments

looking for old ship mates

Name: DICK PRESCOTT CWO3 USN RET
Email_Address: lions@speedshopusainc.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-1 SUPPLY
Date: 24 Jan 2008
Time: 13:52

Comments

just checking in. would like to hear from any one in supply 65-67. ordway crandall mesquite

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 24 Jan 2008
Time: 11:30

Comments

Death of a shipmate and Association member. Jerome Clary, OE Division 1959-63, died Jan. 20 in Port Huron, Michigan. The family will receive friends from 2 PM to 8 PM Saturday 1/26 at Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. A prayer service will be conducted Saturday evening. Hancock Association members in the eastern part of Michigan might be able to attend. Jerome is survived by brothers and sisters.

Name: Ron Hubers
Email_Address: ron.hubers@halma.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Never
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CVN76-CS3
Date: 23 Jan 2008
Time: 05:36

Comments

I'm posting this on behalf of my Uncle, Bill Misura, who served on "Hannah" from late '44 until just after VJ-Day. He was a 17 year old RM3 who still tells the story of pulling into Tokyo Bay for the Surrender of the Japanese. I'm trying to get copies of the few pictures that he took aboard the old girl. I think I'm going to sign him up here if I can.

Thanks, Ron Hubers IT1(SW/AW) USN ('95-'07)

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 22 Jan 2008
Time: 16:15

Comments

For Joseph McCabe: the Association has nearly 300 members who were aboard in WWII as you were. Join up, sir! We would be honored to have you as an Association member.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 22 Jan 2008
Time: 16:11

Comments

You may not recognize the "Stan Arthur" who posted below. He is THE Stan Arthur, who held the position of Vice Chief of Naval Operations, and retired as an Admiral. Just plain Admiral, the four-star kind.

Name: Joseph McCabe
Email_Address: jamccabe12@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: landing singles
Date: 22 Jan 2008
Time: 14:00

Comments

There is not to menney ww11 left

Name: Stan Arthur
Email_Address: stanleyrarthur@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-55 & VA-164
Date: 22 Jan 2008
Time: 05:37

Comments

Four Cruises on Happy Hanna!!

Name: Edward J McKee
Email_Address: ejmkeesr@gotsky.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 ?
Date: 20 Jan 2008
Time: 12:10

Comments

AMHAN3

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 19 Jan 2008
Time: 14:00

Comments

For Beecher Wiggins. OK. Done.

Name: Beecher Wiggins
Email_Address: wiggins83@gowiggo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-45
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VT-7'airgroup
Date: 18 Jan 2008
Time: 04:20

Comments

Tom, how about a list of the 299 WW2 members? Thanks

Name: ACC Jess Davis
Email_Address: jbdavis@md.metrocast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OC Division
Date: 15 Jan 2008
Time: 13:31

Comments

Great Tour of duty. Selected for ACCS while onboard.

Name: Wayne Erven, Assn President 06-08
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 15 Jan 2008
Time: 07:52

Comments

We just enrolled our l70th Life Member. Welcome aboard to Jim Winn, V6 Div and VF 211 59-62.

Name: marvin white
Email_Address: pawbear62@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964_1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: divv6
Date: 14 Jan 2008
Time: 11:29

Comments

made reservations for s.d. looking foward to seeing all of you there

Name: Dave (frenchy) Tonnancour
Email_Address: davet@cornellcorporation.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 73-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Crash Crew
Date: 14 Jan 2008
Time: 08:38

Comments

Just a quick note: GO-PACK-GO !!!!!!!!!!!

Name: Leyndel M. Terwilliger
Email_Address: tbird108@q.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: air dept.v-1
Date: 12 Jan 2008
Time: 21:51

Comments

worked fly 3

Name: Wayne Erven, Assn President
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: l965-l968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 12 Jan 2008
Time: 07:35

Comments

The Association was notified of the death of Robert (Bob) Froberg, HANNCOCK Association Secretary on 11 Jan 2008. Bob was a Charter Member of the Association, served for many years as Secretary, and previously as Treasurer also. Bob was a WWII vet, serving from l944-l946 in K-l Division.

Name: kenneth b. fausch
Email_Address: basser@iowatelecom.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: operations
Date: 05 Jan 2008
Time: 17:31

Comments

looking for John C. Brantley fellow shipmate

Name: William A Webb aka Tony
Email_Address: spiderweb57@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-4 division
Date: 04 Jan 2008
Time: 23:15

Comments

Correction on the year of previous entry.

Name: William A Webb aka Tony
Email_Address: spiderweb57@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1976-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Division
Date: 04 Jan 2008
Time: 22:53

Comments

Met the ship in Subic Bay in April 1976 and served till decommisioning in Alameda the same year.

Name: James H. Blaney
Email_Address: max0983@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Mar. Det
Date: 04 Jan 2008
Time: 15:41

Comments

I served on the Hancock from Nov. of 1956 to Oct.1957. I joined the Hancock at Hunter's Pt. after one cruise on the Oriskany. I made one cruise on the Hancock and then went to K-3-7 1st. Mar. Div. Would like to hear from other Marines in Mar. Det. Six of us have already gotten together.

Name: James H. Blaney
Email_Address: Max0983@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Mar. Det.
Date: 04 Jan 2008
Time: 15:31

Comments

I came aboard Nov. of 1957 from the Oriskany. Made one cruise on the Hancock and then went to K-3-7 1st. Mar. Div. Would like to hear from other Marines from Mar. Det. Several of us have gotten together.

Name: Ken 'Jake' Jaccard, YN3, USNR-R
Email_Address: jake@ushancockcv19.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X-Div
Date: 02 Jan 2008
Time: 01:04

Comments

Shipmates, Happy New Year. We have an ever growing Hancock Community here on the the Internet. For you who are not aware, come visit the Hancock Memorial at www.usshancockcv19.com..Mike Postolan's USS Hancock: www.usshancock.net Rob Lee's Hancock: www.usshancock.org and one more in the yards soon to be released. Look for it's URL soon... Jake, Yeoman, Hancock Memorial www.usshancockcv19.com

Name: Jim Kment
Email_Address: jimkment@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div. # 4
Date: 01 Jan 2008
Time: 08:22

Comments

Happy New Year!

Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: mccrm1@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.#4&1F.R.
Date: 01 Jan 2008
Time: 04:11

Comments

Happy& Prosperous New Year to Each One. . Memories. After I came aboard, I decided I needed more luggage, than just a sea bag, & an awol bag.Someone directed me to the sail locker, where a travel bag was made for me out of sail cloth. It cost me three or five dollars.When ever & where ever I have traveled over the years, this old green bag carries my clothes and I am reminded of my time aboard HANCOCK. Memories.

Name: Jim Kment
Email_Address: jimkment@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div. #4
Date: 31 Dec 2007
Time: 17:52

Comments

OK Fife I joined now is the time for you to re-up

Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: phil.torres@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div IC Gang
Date: 31 Dec 2007
Time: 14:26

Comments

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year in 2008. Ed Vener ,I e-mailed you and came back as undelivered.

Name: Jerry grimes
Email_Address: blhkwcw@windstream.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: e-div ICGANG
Date: 30 Dec 2007
Time: 21:45

Comments

Hello guys, checking in after the husle and bussle to wish every one a happy New Year. Are you out there J.J.

Comments

Hello guys, checking in after the husle and bussle to wish every one a happy New Year. Are you out there J.J.

Comments

Hello guys, checking in after the husle and bussle to wish every one a happy New Year. Are you out there J.J.

Name: DAN FASSNACHT/ SPEEDY
Email_Address: dano4519@webtv.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962 to 1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-DIVISION/ EVAPS GANG
Date: 30 Dec 2007
Time: 10:24

Comments

GREAT WEB SITE.HAD THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE WHILE ON THE BIG [19]. WOULD LOVE TO HERE FROM OLD FELLOW SHIP MATES..BY THE WAY, RICK WALKER, I LOST YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NO.,PLEASE CONTACT ME.. OH, WHAT I WOULD GIVE TO HAVE ONE DAY IN GOOD OLD OLONGOPO,PI. AGAIN..DOES ANYBODY KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF DANNY HENDRICKS,JIM BIRD ERIC MEYERS OR JIM VARNEY.. I TRIED PUTTING MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IN BUT IT DID NOT WORK SO HERE IT IS dano4519@webtv.net....TO EVERYBODY HAVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR FROM DAN IN EPHRATA,PA.

Name: Joe C. Ramos
Email_Address: ramosjoe@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Supply-S-5
Date: 29 Dec 2007
Time: 20:02

Comments

Happy New Year to you all Hannah shipmates and your families!

Name: Richard Corbin
Email_Address: rlc@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Paraloft
Date: 29 Dec 2007
Time: 18:52

Comments

For TomWimberly.....as of 1961 there was no such thing as AIMD, I've wondered about that too. Must have been after that time frame. Also at that time (1960-61) there was no V-5 Division. No one was ever able to explain to me what the circumstances were when they eliminated V-5. Sombody somewhere surely knows about these things. Happy New Year to all shipmates.

Comments

HELP says the Membership Chairman. If a shipmate was aboard in ship's company 1963-66, and he said he worked on aviation electronics, what division was he in? Before we had AIMD, the V-6 Division performed the work AIMD later performed, right? When was the AIMD system started? He was either in V-6 or AIMD, right?

Comments

Looking through the membership data base, I found something that I think has never been pointed out to the membership. We have three members of the USS Hancock Association who went on in their careers to command the carrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59). James H. Scott was Commander of Air Wing 21 aboard Hannah 1969-70, Joseph J. Barth was Commander of Air Wing 21 in 1971-72, and Peter B. Booth was a junior officer pilot flying Demons about 1959-61. Barth relieved Scott as CO Forrestal, and Barth was the captain who took Forrestal into New York Harbor in 1976 and received the President aboard for bi-centennial celebrations. Booth was CO sometime after Barth. All three of these gents were promoted to flag rank and retired as rear admirals.

Comments

Bobby Davis wrote, "ANYONE FROM TN SERVING IN THESE YEARS, PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANKS." Bobby, you are welcome to post here as often as you wish. There are other sites also that have to do with Hancock, where you can post. If you are serious about looking for Tennessee shipmates, you might consider joining the Association. $20 for two years. I don't see how we do it so cheap. You would get a roster of members, and I could even provide you with a list of names, if there are any, of the guys you seek. Also consider that we add about 25 members a quarter, and members receive a quarterly newsletter in which new members and address changes are listed. Who knows, next month someone you are looking for may show up as a new member.

Name: BOBBY DAVIS
Email_Address: WANDAFRANKS@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 5TH DIVISION
Date: 28 Dec 2007
Time: 09:58

Comments

ANYONE FROM TN SERVING IN THESE YEARS, PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANKS

Name: James Loss
Email_Address: lossjj@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine Det.
Date: 27 Dec 2007
Time: 15:45

Comments

Looks like an interesting site. The history always brings back GOOD memories. Best food in the Navy.

Name: Wayne L. Durfey
Email_Address: waynedurfey@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M div.
Date: 24 Dec 2007
Time: 23:27

Comments

For all of us with "The Fighting Hanna" as our common thread as shipmates, Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year! Stay safe untill we meet in May!

Name: Wakyne Erven, President, HANCOCK Association
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 24 Dec 2007
Time: 07:51

Comments

I hope everyone will have a very Merry Christmas, a joyful and prosperous New Year, and good health throughout. Remember our troops all over the world who will not be sharing these holidays with their families. God Bless them, and bring them all home safe.

Name: Richard Fanning
Email_Address: r.fanning@worldnet.att.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944 1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 3rd GM BOW 40s
Date: 24 Dec 2007
Time: 04:37

Comments

Glad to see that 299 of us old WWII are still around to be members. Wishing all Hancock shipmates Happy Holidays. And next year be better than this one

Name: Dennis E. Flynn
Email_Address: dpflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-62
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E & V6 Div
Date: 23 Dec 2007
Time: 12:05

Comments

Correction on the last email address, It is dpflynn@sbcglobal.net Thanks, Dennis

Name: Dennis E. Flynn
Email_Address: pflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-62
Division_Squadron_Detachment: e & V-6 Div
Date: 23 Dec 2007
Time: 11:56

Comments

Take a minute to watch this great film clip. PAss it on to everyone you know. Just copy and paste it on your web browser. Thank Guys and Gals for your service and have a Merry Christmas and peaceful holidays. Dennis.http://www.gratitudecampaign.org/fullmovie.php

Name: Dan Jackson
Email_Address: walkingwandak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Medical
Date: 23 Dec 2007
Time: 06:41

Comments

Merry Christmas to all of you and a Happy new year. Dan

Name: Henry Hekker
Email_Address: star-ryder@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: $4 the money guys
Date: 22 Dec 2007
Time: 15:28

Comments

Merry Christmas Y'all

Name: John LeJeune
Email_Address: scrollman60@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 64-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF211
Date: 22 Dec 2007
Time: 09:38

Comments

Hope all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Name: BILL LANEY
Email_Address: KF4GUW@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 61-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-DIV
Date: 22 Dec 2007
Time: 05:15

Comments

MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Name: DAVID CALDWELL
Email_Address: dcaldwell7@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V4 Div.
Date: 21 Dec 2007
Time: 19:48

Comments

Checking it out a year later.

Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: mccrm1@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B- Div.
Date: 21 Dec 2007
Time: 18:10

Comments

Merry CHRISTmas, Happy New Year, to each One. Henry

Name: marvin white
Email_Address: pawbear62@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v6 div
Date: 21 Dec 2007
Time: 16:50

Comments

Hope everone has a good holiday see you in s.d.

Name: Tom Wimberly, membership chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 21 Dec 2007
Time: 09:06

Comments

I just received an e-mail Christmas greeting from one of our World War II Hancock sailors. It prompted me to count how many World War II heroes remain in our Association. It's 299. Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season to all members, and especially to our World War II guys.

Name: Rusty Spiker
Email_Address: rpiker2@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 68-69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD-AE
Date: 20 Dec 2007
Time: 21:21

Comments

Merry Christmas to all my shipmates, hope to see you on my 1st reunion in San Diego.

Name: Rick "Benny" Benson
Email_Address: rbenson@ameritech.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Division
Date: 19 Dec 2007
Time: 20:58

Comments

Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. As Commander of VFW Post 419 in Girard, OH, I also encourage all of you to try to recruit as many young vets into the veteran's organizations as possible. We are the only voice for those who have served and sacrificed so much. So many more Vets are surviving catastrophic injuries and finding very little help when they return. We can help too, by making sure we belong to the VFW, American Legion, Amvets, etc. We know what it was like, and we know what happened. Encourage any young vets you know to join us, so the sacrifice is not forgotten. God bless you, and Merry Christmas

Name: Helmut Umbley
Email_Address: humbley502@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-216
Date: 18 Dec 2007
Time: 05:36

Comments

I would like to wish all my shipmates a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year. I hope to see you in San Diego.

Name: jose ortiz
Email_Address: jxo@mchsi.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
Date: 16 Dec 2007
Time: 21:12

Comments

Excellent website.

Name: Robert Ketchum
Email_Address: wpeterson@metrocast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1948
Division_Squadron_Detachment: division 5
Date: 13 Dec 2007
Time: 14:38

Comments

Looking for members of this division to correspond with

Name: Hal Washburn
Email_Address: hd2r1@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: GM Div.
Date: 13 Dec 2007
Time: 14:27

Comments

Merry Christmas to all our shipmates and especially to all the GM Gang!!One of our life's blessings were the years we spent together! God Bless!

Name: DICK PRESCOTT USN, (RET)
Email_Address: lions@speedshopusainc.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-1 MAIN GSK
Date: 11 Dec 2007
Time: 11:13

Comments

just checking in. merry christmas to all my Hannah shipmates. Hey, Willey Mesquite, e-mail me. I know your out there and got my e-mail

Name: Charles Walter
Email_Address: cwwalter77@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 74-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-6 Division
Date: 10 Dec 2007
Time: 13:00

Comments

New Email address cwwalter77@sbcglobal.net Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Name: Terry J. Simpson
Email_Address: Terry@texramp.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-1 Supply
Date: 09 Dec 2007
Time: 17:29

Comments

I finally have the chance to check back in. you all do a great job with the association and all. Good look to all keep the wind to your back.

Name: joe sawyer
Email_Address: Luvkiti@charter.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: va-164
Date: 09 Dec 2007
Time: 07:47

Comments

thanks for the time.

Name: ROBERT CHICK
Email_Address: CHICKBLN@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 62-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: MARINES
Date: 07 Dec 2007
Time: 19:58

Comments

LOOKING FOR FELLOW MARINES WHO SERVED 62-64

Name: David Byrum ABF3
Email_Address: dtbyrum@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V4 Div
Date: 06 Dec 2007
Time: 15:31

Comments

I'm planning on going to reunion in San Diego, any 62-64 V4 personnel going to be there? Let me know.

Name: TOM KARR
Email_Address: THOLOUISE2@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-JAN.1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR DIV
Date: 06 Dec 2007
Time: 13:55

Comments

TOMORROW, DEC. 7, 2007, THE 66TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY, WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. FOR THE SACREFICES, THE VALOR, AND THE TREMENDOUS LOSE OF LIFE BY ALL THE SAILORS, MARINES, SOLDIERS AND AVIATORS.GOD BLESS THEM ALL.AND GOD SPEED TO ALL WHO SERVED THE FLAG ABOARD THE USS HANCOCK CVA-19, THE BEST SHIP AND CREWS THAT EVER SET SAIL.

Name: Bruce Northway
Email_Address: bnorthway1953@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Div Machine shop
Date: 06 Dec 2007
Time: 11:25

Comments

trying to locate any of the four sailors who spent a good part of the month of May 1972 at Danang waiting to be transfered to the Hanna EMAIL me at bnorthway1953@yahoo.com very very important

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 05 Dec 2007
Time: 08:01

Comments

For Vernen Perala. Since I started keeping the membership records for the purpose of sending the mailing list to the newsletter printer, new members have been given a free roster when they joined. After the free one, we charge $5.00 for a roster, to cover costs. In the December Hannah News, I wrote an article (in the membership section) explaining why we don't post the roster on line. Let me hear from you. I'm away from my home keyboard for several days.

Name: gene bourquin
Email_Address: kingfisher18337@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: weapons department/W-div
Date: 04 Dec 2007
Time: 15:42

Comments

Keep the faith

Name: Vernen R. Perala
Email_Address: wnpera@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 61-64 @69-73
Division_Squadron_Detachment: e-div @xdiv
Date: 04 Dec 2007
Time: 13:08

Comments

looking to find roster of members in Assn.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 04 Dec 2007
Time: 08:05

Comments

I promised a report on Hancock's participation in the Son Tay POW camp raid on the night of Nov. 20-21, 1970. I have received and am reading the recent book by John Gargus. In it he lists all participating units. TF 77 flew diversionary raids. Only two Hancock aircraft participated. They were EA-3Bs, and they were launched from Danang, not the ship. No sorties flew from Hancock. Ranger and Oriskany air wings participated big time in the diversionary action, which consisted mainly of dropping flares on Haiphong and Hanoi and simulating mining of Haiphong harbor. Ranger launched 29 sorties, Oriskany 27. F-8s, F-4s, A-7s, A-6s, E-1Bs, EKA-3Bs & KA-3Bs. Membership in the Son Tay Raid Association is open to persons who were participated in supporting units. I don't know where they draw the line. Until recently, membership was very exclusive. I don't know whether that has changed or not. The events that night were dramatic to say the least. Makes you proud to know we could plan and execute such a daring attempt to free some POWs. The mission failed to recover POWs because they had been moved to another camp. The raid had favorable effects on the treatment of our POWs.

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: roddindon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X Div. print shop
Date: 03 Dec 2007
Time: 11:46

Comments

looking for shipmates

Name: My Dad My Hero BMC Herbert C. Loper Jr.
Email_Address: HLDinger44@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-56
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Not Sure
Date: 02 Dec 2007
Time: 22:58

Comments

BMC Herbert C. Loper Jr. has passed. November 26,2007 Proud Son Herbert C. Loper III

Name: John Aswegan
Email_Address: asdrgn@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-164
Date: 02 Dec 2007
Time: 20:18

Comments

Last curise I was tad from the squadron to the ships safety department. Worked on the flightdeck with the Marines. Challanging to say the least

Name: George Kernahan
Email_Address: sb2c@btinternet.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 00000
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 00000
Date: 02 Dec 2007
Time: 12:31

Comments

With reference to the request about Lt(jg) Hunt, there was an article by his former turret gunner, Alfred DeJesus, in the September 1994 Hanna News. Apparently Hunt was shot down on 16 January 1945 and died in a POW camp

Name: Frederick Steele
Email_Address: F.STEELE@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A Div.
Date: 02 Dec 2007
Time: 03:10

Comments

AC/R Gang

Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: mccrm1@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.
Date: 28 Nov 2007
Time: 15:47

Comments

Correction on e- mail address, at last post. mccrm1@aol.com

Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: mccrm1&aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B- Div.
Date: 28 Nov 2007
Time: 11:04

Comments

I am thinking about traveling to Charleston, S.C., to go aboard Yorktown, is it worth the trip, also will I be able to enter #1&#4 firerooms?

Name: Bill Bentz
Email_Address: bbentz44@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Boilertender
Date: 27 Nov 2007
Time: 21:59

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Would not trade anything for the bad and good experiences on Hannah Would like to hear from fellow shipmates.

Name: spencer jones
Email_Address: sjones92550@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
Date: 27 Nov 2007
Time: 15:44

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Please note the new email address sjones92550@verizon.net for anyone interested

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On the night of Nov. 20-21, 1970, a raid was staged on the Son Tay POW compound west of Hanoi in North Vietnam. The aim was to liberate a group of POWs. The raid was a failure only because the POWs had been moved to another camp. HANCOCK was on Yankee Station at the time. As long as six years ago, I received questions as to whether HANCOCK participated in the raid. I had to plead ignorance. Details of the raid were very closely held. But recently, the reunion of the Son Tay Raiders has been publicized, as has the fact that three carriers supported diversionary raids on that night. The Son Tay Raid Association, formed to preserve the memory of that great military event of the Vietnam War, is trying to locate TF-77 participants: planners, aircrew members, and support personnel who may qualify for regular or associate membership in the Association. There will be a joint reunion of the Raiders and the NAM/POWs in Fort Worth in May 2008. TF-77 participants in the November 21, 1970 diversion should contact Col John Gargus, USAF Ret, by e-mail at Gartalon@cox.net, by phone at (702) 914-8709, or by regular mail at 1947 Hobson Drive, Henderson, NV 89074. I have ordered Col Gargus’s book on the raid and hope to be able to post more information when I have read it.

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For Sarah Garibaldi: The handsome brass plaque that the Hancock Association placed aboard the USS Yorktown Museum at Charleston, SC contains the name of LTJG Richard L. Hunt, Jr. in the section on Air Group Seven losses in World War II. Torpedo Squadron 7 was a part of Air Group 7, so I'm sure that's your Uncle. As to obtaining information about him, you just can't tell. There may be someone in the Association who knew him personally. We still have nearly 300 WWII vets in the Association. I suggest that you continue your posts on this site. Also, send me your mailing address and I will send you a copy of our newsletter. You can then write the newsletter editor and ask him to publish a note telling of your quest. Also, I'll see if I can duplicate a copy of that plaque. A picture of it is posted in our Hancock history book. I'll also mail you copies of the program for the Memorial Service which we conduct at our reunions. LTJG Hunt's name is listed. He'll never be forgotten.

Name: Bob Michel
Email_Address: bobnpaulette@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 AIMD
Date: 25 Nov 2007
Time: 09:39

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Ahoy Mates!!

Name: Sarah Garibaldi
Email_Address: garisar@lotuspool.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 42?-45
Division_Squadron_Detachment: unknown
Date: 25 Nov 2007
Time: 08:56

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I am looking for people who may have known my Uncle- Lt. jg Richard "Joe" Hunt. He was part of Torpedo Squadron 7.He went down over Hong kong and his sister Helen would still like stories or info about him. Anything would be appreciated. We have still not forgotten! Happy Holidays.

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I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and send my deepest gratitude to our deployed soldiers and sailors who can't be with us or their families today. God bless them all and we'll see all of you in San Diego at the reunion!

Name: Dennis Flynn
Email_Address: dpflynn@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div & V-6 Div
Date: 22 Nov 2007
Time: 06:56

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Happy Thanksgiving and hope to see you all in San Diego. Thinking of all deployed and at home troops throughout the world. Peace and good life to all and most of all a heartfelt thanks for serving.

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, especially all of the deployed military members

Name: Tim Nielaen
Email_Address: Corirocky@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-70
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 Div.
Date: 21 Nov 2007
Time: 18:58

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I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving, see you in San Diego in 08.

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: dmett41691@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div., #4 Fireroom
Date: 21 Nov 2007
Time: 18:57

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Just a quick note wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. BE SAFE and remember our men and women in the Armed Forces who cannot be with their families this holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving

Name: Tom Storey
Email_Address: surfndj@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 Catapults
Date: 21 Nov 2007
Time: 18:20

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Just dropping buy to say hello to all my old shipmates,hope to see you in San Diego. If you like to Golf or Surf, I'm your man

Name: James W. Campbell
Email_Address: jaswcam@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Meteorology
Date: 21 Nov 2007
Time: 10:27

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I think this is outstanding!

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I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Please remember all of our troops, all over the world, who will be missing dinner at home. See all of you in San Diego in 08.

Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: mccrm1@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-DIV.#4&#1FR.
Date: 20 Nov 2007
Time: 16:49

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My family and I wish each one a Happy Thanksgiving.Each day I am extremely grateful for my life.take good care, be safe, and have blessed days. Henry A.McCormick

Name: ROb Moris
Email_Address: 2RNK1612@COX.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 57 - 58
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA116
Date: 19 Nov 2007
Time: 08:09

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IT'S GOOD TO SAY I'M A MEMBER ! JUST CHECKING TO SEE YHO HAS BEEN HERE.

Name: ROb Moris
Email_Address: 2RNK1612@COX.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 57 - 58
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA116
Date: 19 Nov 2007
Time: 08:09

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IT'S GOOD TO SAY I'M A MEMBER ! JUST CHECKING TO SEE YHO HAS BEEN HERE.

Name: Donald Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div., #4 Fireroom
Date: 18 Nov 2007
Time: 20:02

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To Ken Upton, Follow-up to Cmdr Strong, he is on "The Wall" See the following link, http://www.thewall-usa.com/info.asp?recid=50364

Sorry for not catching this earlier.

Fair Winds, Don

Fair Winds

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To Ken Upton, Check the following links for information on Cmdr. Strong. The second document states the downing of a Navy A-4F in May of 1972, near Vinh City in North Vietnam. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/powquery.html http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/pwmia/482/154911.pdf http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/pwmia/471/153553.pdf

There are a number of documents available from the primary link, you will need to search each record for any pdf files. I conducted a search for Cmdr Strong's name on "The Wall" and there is no record of it.

Hope this helps fill that hole.

Fair Winds

Name: Robert Moris PRC, RET
Email_Address: 2rnk1612@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 57 - 58
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 116
Date: 16 Nov 2007
Time: 15:52

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OK < OK Ijust hadn't gone far enough. Just got finished joining. Anyone out there other than Ray that remembers me? How about the marine gun crew, port aft. Any of you out there?

Name: ROBERT MORIS PRC RET.
Email_Address: 2rnk1612@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 57 - 58
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA116
Date: 16 Nov 2007
Time: 15:29

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Although not a member, your association made it possible for me to reunite with a shipmate of 50 years ago. Ray Rinaldi and I served together in VA116 way back when. Oct l