USS Hancock Association Quarterdeck Log.htm

Quarterdeck Log Entries

Name: Gilbert Loya
Email_Address: loyagj@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G Division
Date: 02 Oct 2005
Time: 18:32

Comments

I noticed my e-mail address was not correct. This is the Correct e-mial.

Name: Fiste
Email_Address: ffistey@woh.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CAG-15
Date: 02 Oct 2005
Time: 07:40

Comments

Would like to find any members of Carrier Air Group 15 during this period.

Name: Aaron Kitchel
Email_Address: abcakitchel@collinscom.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-3 Division
Date: 01 Oct 2005
Time: 23:24

Comments

I check the site from time to time to see whats current

Name: Wayne Erven, President Elect
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 01 Oct 2005
Time: 10:05

Comments

I have heard from 5 members in the Rita Hurricane area. All are OK, with minimal, or no, damage to their homes. Willis Boedeker, Jerry McHenry, Harry Bradley, Mickey Chapman, and Dickie Broussard. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of our shipmates in the area.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chair
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock Executive Officer
Date: 01 Oct 2005
Time: 09:17

Comments

Charley Overbey, a Hancock plankowner and sailor who was aboard in 1944-46 has just informed me of the death of one of our World War II heroes (they're all heroes in my book) Willis H. Moeller of Fort Dodge, Iowa. He died Sept 29, 2005 after a long illness. Willie flew the F6F Hellcat with VF-6 aboard Hannah in 1945. In our Hancock History Book, he is pictured on page 4 in the cockpit of his Hellcat. Willie and Phyllis used to spend their winters here in Corpus Christi. He attended the mini-reunions that used to be staged by Charlie Overbey, who winters at South Padre Island. Willie used to be a volunteer aboard the Lexington Museum here in Corpus Christi, before his health prevented him from wintering here. This information has been passed to the Lexington Museum. I think the volunteers have a large plaque on which they post names. I hope they will add Willie's name, and I will check on it. I am proud that I got to know Willie and heard him tell of his WW II flying experiences. I have talked with Phyllis and expressed our sympathy. What a coincidence that Willie died on the day that Tom Brokaw was guest at a fund raiser dinner aboard the Lexington Museum. Brokaw talked about how he came to write "The Greatest Generation."

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We have over 30 members who live in TX and LA who may have been affected by Hurricane Rita. I have sent e-mails, and letters to all inquiring about their welfare, and wishing them the best wishes of the Association Members. Doug Coughlin, Grady Herron, Longview TX, Kenneth Jones, White Oak, TX, Jim Brown, Bullard TX, Jerry Fisher, Lindale, TX, Willis Boedeker, Palestine TX, Ted Conrad, Jasper TX, Sam Wingate, Moscow Tx, Jerry Sparks, Nacogdoches, TX, Jerry McHenry, Olin Humphries, Harry Bradley, Ed Apitz, Joaquin Garcia, Houston, TX, Glenn Nettles, Cold Springs, TX, Rudy Hood, Spring TX, Tom Hataway, Bellaire TX, Henry Bradford, Bay City TX, Gordon Grant, Palacios, TX, Mickey Chapman, Sugarland TX, Raymond Keszler, Gary Burkhart, Charles Tielke, West Columbia, TX, Fexis Rayos, Pasadena, TX, Don Broussard, Dayton TX, Vance Aubry, Deer Park, TX, Tom Karr, Lumberton TX, Raymond Martin, Stowell, TX, Jack Hillyer, Don Morgan, Beaumont, TX, Chris Almazan, George Berry, Lafayette, LA, Charles Burke, Abbeville, LA, Dick Broussard, New Iberia LA

Name: Louis Hinojosa
Email_Address: ljhinojosa@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OP Division
Date: 30 Sep 2005
Time: 18:20

Comments

I made two great WestPac cruises 1957-1958 aboard the Happy Hanna and to this day remember what a great ship and crew we had. The memories are many and cherished.

Name: Stewart A. Pool III
Email_Address: poolsa@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965 - 1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Weapons
Date: 29 Sep 2005
Time: 19:00

Comments

Did not know this web site existed. Would like more on finding friends how were there during the above time frame. 65 - 68

Name: Tyler Marriott
Email_Address: tyler_marriott@fws.gov
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VFP-63 Det 1
Date: 29 Sep 2005
Time: 08:28

Comments

I am looking for pictures of the Hancock Jacket patches for the period 1959-1962.

Name: Randy Schutte
Email_Address: reschutte@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 Arresting Gear
Date: 25 Sep 2005
Time: 17:22

Comments

I am now living in Denver, Colorado

Name: walt neumann
Email_Address: wjneumann@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955 1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E division
Date: 25 Sep 2005
Time: 10:58

Comments

just getting involved; met some of the old gang in Omaha.

Name: Stewart Odend'hal
Email_Address: sodendhal505@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956- 1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: visitor
Date: 24 Sep 2005
Time: 19:47

Comments

Visited my Dad, Capt. C. J.Odend'hal, Jr. in San Diego and attended the change of command ceremony in Alameda.

Name: warren curtis
Email_Address: wmcurtis@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1944-1944
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m division aft engine room
Date: 23 Sep 2005
Time: 15:11

Comments

i was in the aft engine room throttle 3

Name: warren curtis
Email_Address: wmcurtis@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m division
Date: 23 Sep 2005
Time: 14:26

Comments

i was a member for four or five years got very ill and dropped out

Name: Lawrence (Leo) Owings
Email_Address: owingsrddng@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 Div.
Date: 22 Sep 2005
Time: 13:06

Comments

New E-Mail Address---Love your log. Love to hear from from other crew members from AG/Cats

Name: Robert Meacham
Email_Address: robert.meacham@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-6 div.
Date: 20 Sep 2005
Time: 19:37

Comments

In My previous comments I stated I served from Aug. 1975. It was actually Aug. 1972.

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Served on board for 44 months. From Aug. 75 to April 76. When I left her she was in Treasure Island being stripped of parts that were salvagable. I was on her for 3 cruises, including the Fall of Saigon. Got a bit part in the movie The Deer Hunter. 1800 refugees in our hangar deck. No planes on board. Just Helos and Marine infantry. I enjoyed my stay aboard Hanna. Made a lot of friends, seen alot of the world and got paid to do it. Subic bay and Olongapo City was a big party. Love to hear from anyone from S-6.

Name: JOSEPH AFRICANO
Email_Address: JOEYONFIRE@COMCAST.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIR-V-1
Date: 20 Sep 2005
Time: 09:56

Comments

WAS ON USS DENVER LPD-9 1975 DURING VIET; CAMBODIA; EVAC; ALSO, MAYGUEZ INCIDENT. NEED INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR THESE . IF YOU HAVE ANY PLEASE E-MAIL. THANKS.ALSO , IF YOU HAVE THE CITATIONS FOR THE AWARDS OF THE NU; MU; CA, AFEM. PLEASE E-MAIL.

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Good news. Another Assn Member has checked in. George Berry, V3, 43-45 of Lafeyette, LA, and family are OK. Geo hopes to see everyone in Charleston next year.

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 19 Sep 2005
Time: 20:57

Comments

For Charles Jancewicz,

Charles you are refering to the same incident as myself where Airman Ronald Hagopian tragically ran through the trailing AD-1 prop as it taxied forward on the flight deck. We had only been out of Alameda about a week when the accident occured and it was the first night ops Hannah conducted.

If you're interested in more literature about your old squadron VA-115.... go to my web site and checkout the "Favorite Links" page! There is a very interesting link to VA-115's history and an extensive library of facts regarding the venerable old AD-1.

Here is the link: http://www.pappyhq.bravehost.com/favorite_links.html

Pappy out...

Name: Charles Jancewicz
Email_Address: cpjancewicz@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-115
Date: 18 Sep 2005
Time: 08:31

Comments

Regarding the below propeller incidents, there was only one other on that cruise. A blue shirt slipped on the deck into a turning A-1 propeller. He was the "luckiest man in WESTPAC" though. Somehow he managed to slip under the propeller and the only injury he received was a pretty severely cut hand. (As a lesson learned the V-1 Division posted a picture of his hand on their division office bulletin board. I sometimes had to walk past the bulletin board on my way to the flight deck and no matter how hard I tried, I always ended up looking at that picture!)

Name: Charles Jancewicz
Email_Address: cpjancewicz@hotmail.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1966-1977
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-115
Date: 18 Sep 2005
Time: 08:12

Comments

The propeller incident mentioned by Jim Baird may be another incident. Airman Ronald Hagopian, a plane captain with VA-115 dropped the squadron CO's helmet and ran after it, unfortunately into a taxiing A-1H propeller. This happened on work-ups off Hawaii on the way to the Tonkin Gulf. He was very close to his family and they were to meet him when the ship arrived at Pearl Harbor. I was one of six pallbearers that removed his remains from the ship as his parents watched...

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: jimbaird67@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 17 Sep 2005
Time: 10:35

Comments

For Nick Lester,

I remember the prop accident...it was night ops. The kid was a plane captain who chased his pilot's knee log (dropped and propwash blown) aft. The kid ran through the prop of a taxiing AD-1 skyraider. Not much left to pickup......all V-1 "yellow shirts" were lined up side by side walking the flight deck with buckets picking up pieces....

Not a pleasant memory!!!

Name: Nick Lester
Email_Address: lnick2night@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: flight deck
Date: 17 Sep 2005
Time: 09:36

Comments

I am attempting to find some shipmates of my brothers, one woshed overboard, and one killed in a deck accident with a aircraft propeller. My brother (Young Lester) Has suffered severe PTSD from these two incidents and would appreciate any help anyone can provide. Young was aboard the ship from 1966 to early 68.

Name: Larry R. Dye
Email_Address: lrdye@alltel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Dec 1966-Sept 1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-6 Aviation Stores
Date: 16 Sep 2005
Time: 22:37

Comments

I am glad to see that our ship has not been and never will be forgotten. She was the best CVA in the fleet and she proved it by launching more aircraft from 2 CATS than the supposted Big Boys could launch from 2 CATS and a WAIST CAT! You have to love Her.

Name: Jack Divers
Email_Address: jack1240@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OC DIV
Date: 16 Sep 2005
Time: 16:00

Comments

I didn't know it then, but these were some of the best memories of my life.

Name: Jack Divers
Email_Address: jack1240@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OC DIV
Date: 16 Sep 2005
Time: 16:00

Comments

I didn't know it then, but these were some of the best memories of my life.

Name: LEO S. COLLINS
Email_Address: leo.collins@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1953-1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: navagation
Date: 16 Sep 2005
Time: 15:14

Comments

would like to hear from some of my ship mats of the same years.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 16 Sep 2005
Time: 09:18

Comments

Regarding my post just made -- I should have said Bill Burgess, not Jim Burgess.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 16 Sep 2005
Time: 09:13

Comments

For Jim Burgess: You were in #4 fireroom 68-72? Then you were a cohort of our website manager, Don Mettler. (Maybe you try to keep that a secret.) John Hunter, B Div 74-76 was down here in Corpus recently and managed to get down to the Lexington Museum engineering spaces to look around again (it's not a tour route, except to No. 2 engine room.) The Director of Maintainance aboard the Lexington is a B division guy; I don't remember which carrier. As to the Sydney trip we made, it was May of 1971, and I observed it from the exalted position of Shellback, having gone through the pollywog's initiation in 1967 aboard Forrestal. There were probably several commanders aboard who were pollywogs. I remember that the captain was very worried that someone would get hurt. If anyone did, the secret was well kept. You're not an Association member? I extend a personal invitation to you to join.

Name: Bill Burgess
Email_Address: blbrgss@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B divison #4 fireroom
Date: 16 Sep 2005
Time: 08:26

Comments

Question for Tom Wimberly I remember going thru the "shellback" right of passage on our way to sydney, 1969-1970. As I recall, we had a new OX on board, that also became a shellback that day. Was that you, or maybe I'm mistaken ?

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 15 Sep 2005
Time: 20:42

Comments

Reply to Jim Baird's question. Howard E. Greer was CO of Hannah from Nov 67 to Feb 69. He went on to retire as a Vice Admiral. He's still a member of the Association. The COs I served under were T. L. Johnson and A. J. Monger. Johnson retired as a captain and Monger retired as a rear admiral. They're both members. Our newsletter editor, God bless him, is Hiram E. Greer. He was aboard in 1945-46 as a hull technician.

Name: Louis Kline
Email_Address: lkline@gsgarchitecture.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 67-71
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Division/M-Division
Date: 15 Sep 2005
Time: 13:29

Comments

The more I think about the Hanna, the more I realize it was the toughest carrier the Navy ever had!!!!!

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Question for Tom Wimberly?

Tom was Greer the Captain of the ship while you were aboard?

I was his driver (as well as Streeper's) after he took command from Streeper, up to the start of the '68 WestPac cruise which deployed in July .

I noticed an old entry from '02 in which you mention Hiram Greer as publishing a newsletter or something!

Thanks, Jim Baird

Name: Tony Ferguson
Email_Address: texson54@hotmail.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-55
Date: 15 Sep 2005
Time: 05:34

Comments

I would like to get in contact with anyone who served in VA-55 during the Hanna's last two deployments. Talk about the great tims we had!

Name: Al Simmons
Email_Address: simmonsca@tcmc.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Fighter Squadron VF-24
Date: 14 Sep 2005
Time: 18:04

Comments

Cool website. I was looking up the length of the ship and ran across the association. It brought back many memories, good and not so good. Best wishes to all who have served our country.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 14 Sep 2005
Time: 16:55

Comments

Something weird is happening on the Quarterdeck Log. I'm shown as making a post yesterday, Sep 13, 2005, a reply to Bruce Northway. I made that post months ago. I wonder what the explanation is.

Name: Dwayne L. Ginger
Email_Address: dginger@kc.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OR - Radioman
Date: 14 Sep 2005
Time: 10:21

Comments

Email address update - Still looking to hear from some guys from the radio-shack.

Name: THOMAS KARR
Email_Address: THOLOUISE2@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965 1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR DIV
Date: 14 Sep 2005
Time: 05:31

Comments

MESSAGE FOR MEL GRIMM RM3.I TRIED TO REACH YOU AT THE E MAIL ADDRESS YOU PROVIDED BUT WAS TOLD IT DIDNT EXIST. I SERVED WITH YOU ON THE HANNAH. IF YOU READ THIS CONTACT ME VIA E MAIL.

Name: Valerie Lester Leyva
Email_Address: vflester@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 65-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: ABF7050
Date: 13 Sep 2005
Time: 21:54

Comments

Looking for anyone who remembers Y.S. "STEVE " LESTER. He played drums in a band made up of crew members. He's my brother, and would like to be in touch with former shipmates. Thanks! vflester@juno.com

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 13 Sep 2005
Time: 16:46

Comments

For Bruce Northway: Hancock was on the line and going strong when I detached in April 1972. During my time on board, Hancock didn't miss a commitment. It was my understanding that this was true also for several years before I came aboard. I know that subsequent to my time on board, the ship had more engineering problems than in previous years. I think it was the inevitable result of high operating tempo during Vietnam operations. I didn't know the ship had any problems in 1972, but then again, I did detach in April.

Name: Bruce A Northway
Email_Address: bnorthway1953@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: May 1972-Oct 3 1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-4 Div Engineering Machine shop
Date: 13 Sep 2005
Time: 06:47

Comments

I am trying to find out what happpened to the Hancock about The end of may 1972 I was waiting in Danang or some time the begining of June I waas told that the ship had broken down and had to return to subic for repairs

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Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: jimbaird99@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD AVIONICS ADMIN ASSISTANT
Date: 12 Sep 2005
Time: 15:41

Comments

What a huge surprise!!!

Bob Stephan, ATN1, USS Hancock Cal Lab.... '66-'67.... Buddy of AE1, Richard VanBrunt and Chief Bowman!!! LOL

Good to hear from you... errrr... Bob, your comment was rather brief!! :) You are one of a very few from V-6 Ship's Company Division from our cruises of '66 thru '68 that I have located here. Contact me for info regarding the rest of the Cal Lab crewmates.... maybe we can re-design another AN/ARC-27 UHF system for the Captain.... like we did for old Captain Streepter.... remember????

Again, what a surprise!!!!

Name: Robert Stephan
Email_Address: robstephan1@mindspring.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD
Date: 12 Sep 2005
Time: 14:36

Comments

AIMD Cal Lab, Quality Control

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Another Assn Member checked in. Huey Smith of Geismar, LA. He and family are OK. Some minor damage to house from winds, rain.

Name: Ralph E. Cavender
Email_Address: RCaven5746@msn.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: Nov. 1956- Oct 1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Photo Div.
Date: 12 Sep 2005
Time: 00:54

Comments

Best time of my life on board.

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Another Assn Member heard from: Lew Smith, LI3, 55-57. Sumrall, MS is OK. His son is living with them now, as his house was in New Orleans.

Name: James Howard Newsome
Email_Address: buckelliott007@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965 1968 ?
Division_Squadron_Detachment: airdale
Date: 10 Sep 2005
Time: 04:39

Comments

Howard Newsome is my Father-in-law. I am not sure of the exact years of his service aboard the CVA19 Hancock. I believe he was working with the aircraft (Airdales) during Vietnam. He lives next door at 515 Durant AV, Savannah, GA 31404. His birthday is tomorrow Sept.11. He was born in 1932. He has had several strokes and is in failing health. I wanted to do something nice for him regarding his Naval career and his service aboard the Hancock. Any suggestions? Thanks friends! My email address is buckelliott007@comcast.net

Name: Bruce C. (Clint) Paxton III
Email_Address: bpaxton323@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X- Division
Date: 10 Sep 2005
Time: 00:21

Comments

I Served with some great guys. I matured and learned a great deal about ethics and values. Adm. Morrision, father, of Jim was our Admiral . Being on the Hanna was a love hate relationship. Ultimately, I am proud to be a CVA 19 Viet Nam Vet. 50,000 of our brothers were lost in that "action" let's never forget. My god, let's never forget the horror of war.

I remain a proud Hanna Vet.......

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This is for Mike Simmons, C1A Crew, '66-'68.

Mike, I found a post here from another of our old buddies.... Bill Patrick (William C. Patrick, V-6 (AK2,GSE), 66-67). Email me for a link and info about Mac (McKensie)!!!

Pappy out...

Name: JAMES R KELLER USMC
Email_Address: dalzac@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: JAN 62-FEB 64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: MARINE DETACHMENT
Date: 08 Sep 2005
Time: 07:47

Comments

Some of my fondest memories are of the HANNA and of my shipmates.

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Another shipmate heard from. PHC Robert Miller, OP, 60-64, 68-70. Bob and his family are OK.

Name: steve sanchez
Email_Address: uriostee@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 1st Div
Date: 07 Sep 2005
Time: 10:07

Comments

looking for shipmate Lupe Montoya

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Another Assn member has been heard from. Alfred Barr, E Div 55-58, of Sweetwater AL. His family and home came thru OK.

Name: Joseph C. Parker
Email_Address: jcparker@frontiernet.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1943-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1 landing signal
Date: 06 Sep 2005
Time: 13:34

Comments

Just got a computer and discovered this website and joined. Thanks for being there. I live a little north of Saratoga Springs, NY. Anybody still alive out there from v-1, v-2 or v-3 ?

Name: Dale W. Montague
Email_Address: rmcsbear@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR Comms
Date: 06 Sep 2005
Time: 10:14

Comments

Retired in 1993 as a RMCS(SW). Think this is a good site, and will be joining.

Name: William Alldread
Email_Address: wmalldread@hvc.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Supply
Date: 05 Sep 2005
Time: 21:23

Comments

Add my name to the roster

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I heard from another member, Rich Schneider, AMS3, V6, Slidell, LA. He and his family are ok. Their house is still standing, but everything in it is gone or ruined.

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I have sent out inquiries to all those listed in Tom Wimberly's post of 31 Aug. I have received replies from the following, all of whom have indicated they and their families are OK: Jim Balis, Port Allen, LA Porteus Broussard, New Iberia, LA Capt Vincent Cooke, Lillian, AL Donald Milner, Metairie, LA Francis Moises, Metairie, LA Many of the men listed have addresses in the hardest hit areas. I would strongly encourage every member of the Association to donate to the relief agency of their choice, to help all of the victims of the hurricane. Will keep everyone posted as I receive replies from our shipmates.

Name: John Blue
Email_Address: kc7wle@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-2 aressting gear
Date: 03 Sep 2005
Time: 09:25

Comments

great site

Name: mel grimm rm3
Email_Address: jerigrim@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: cr div
Date: 02 Sep 2005
Time: 13:41

Comments

I was very proud to serve my country aboard this fine ship, had a great time with my shipmates and the liberty was great, I now live in nevada, a transplant from california, retired from work and very happy now.

Name: louie adame
Email_Address: laccpoa@vzw.blackberry.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-1 division
Date: 01 Sep 2005
Time: 11:10

Comments

i was a deck ape

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 31 Aug 2005
Time: 07:26

Comments

We had close to 30 members in or near the path of Katrina. Here are their names, followed by state and city. Can we get some reports of how they made out?

Almazan, Chris (LA Lafayette), Balis, James H. (LA Port Allen), Barr, Alfred E. (AL Sweet Water), Berry, George (LA Lafayette), Blount, Hugh Paul (AL Bay Minette), Bourriague, J. Allen (MS Biloxi), Brewer, William A., Judge (AL Mobile), Broussard, Porteus (LA New Iberia), Burke, Charles V. (LA Abbeville), Conner, Gerald L., Sr. (AL Tallassee), Cooke, Vincent E. CAPT USNret (AL Lillian), Duncan, John A. 'Jack' Capt USN Ret (AL Loxley), Favre, Willard A. Sr. (LA Baton Rouge), James, Morris "Spike" (LA Greenwell Springs), Joiner, Hayden T. (AL Five Points), Kapp, Howard H. (MS Long Beach), Knight, Wendell (LA Baton Rouge), Lewis, Herbert Leroy (LA Luling), Miller, Robert H. PHC, USN Ret (AL Lineville), Milner, Donald R. (LA Metairie), Moises, Francis P. (LA Metairie), Montalbano, John A. (MS Diamondhead), Ostarly, John S. ADC (MS Carriere), Ramey, Wallace (AL Sardis), Savona, Carlos J. (LA Mandeville), Schneider, Richard E.(LA Slidell), Schwab, Peter (MS Forest; I heard from Peter Schwab; he is OK), Smith, Huey (LA Geismar), and Smith, Lewis D. (MS Sumrall).

Name: Richard Kearns
Email_Address: RHKTEEBIRD@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1953 thru Oct 1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Fuel
Date: 28 Aug 2005
Time: 09:02

Comments

Great site. Anybody out there who was assigned to the fuel group during the same period? Thanks for the work you do in keeping this site alive.

Name: Bruce A Northway
Email_Address: bnorthway1953@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A4 engineering machine shop
Date: 23 Aug 2005
Time: 11:05

Comments

I like, I like I like and I am in the process of joining

Name: Ronald G Lutton Jr
Email_Address: lutton1948@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967, 68, 69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 Catalpult Crew
Date: 21 Aug 2005
Time: 16:38

Comments

Very Nice Website

Name: Edward W. Klingener
Email_Address: eeeker@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Vaw11 Det Lima
Date: 21 Aug 2005
Time: 08:53

Comments

Best memories of my life

Name: Micheal Coon
Email_Address: miketruck@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAW 111
Date: 20 Aug 2005
Time: 23:02

Comments

Great time aboard.

Name: Todd Looney
Email_Address: ianlooney@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 1st and 3rd Divisions
Date: 19 Aug 2005
Time: 19:52

Comments

Has anyone heard from Oscar Hermosillo? I've been looking for him for years. Our good friend Tommy Sigourney (3rd Division Yeoman) died some years ago and Oscar just disappeared form radar.

Name: Gary Lister
Email_Address: glister@starband.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X-Division (PIO)
Date: 18 Aug 2005
Time: 15:24

Comments

I'm interested in hearing from anyone I knew on the Hancock 1965-67. Does anyone know how to contact Ron Cook (PIO)?

Name: Todd C. Looney
Email_Address: ianlooney@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 1st and 3rd Divisions
Date: 17 Aug 2005
Time: 23:36

Comments

I was a BM, and did a lot of Bridge duty

Name: THOMAS J LODER
Email_Address: tomandmaryloder@optimumonline.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Division
Date: 17 Aug 2005
Time: 12:23

Comments

Proudly served on USS Hancock from 12-69 through 6-73. Seems like a lifetime ago but some things return to mind so clearly. I miss my buddies. I'll be joining the association asap.

Name: Jim Fitzgibbons
Email_Address: no email
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: I was in V7
Date: 16 Aug 2005
Time: 11:44

Comments

Very nice

Name: Heather Lord
Email_Address: healor4@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CVA 19
Date: 16 Aug 2005
Time: 10:41

Comments

I am trying to locate individuals who served on the USS Hancock between 1967 and 1971, particularly those who remember Mr. Leland Morrow. I am trying to find out as much as I can about life on the Hancock during this time. Thank you!

Name: Cliff Anderson
Email_Address: cliff38@earthlink.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1961-62
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine Detachment
Date: 15 Aug 2005
Time: 16:57

Comments

good memories

Name: Tom Wimberly, Past Pres. & current Membership Chair
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 14 Aug 2005
Time: 10:26

Comments

FOR GREG STEWART: Thanks for telling us of the death of shipmate Charles Davis. Regretably, by the time I saw your posting, I had already mailed the input for the September newsletter to the Newsletter editor. Charles Davis will appear in the "TAPS" listing in the December issue of the Hannah News.

FOR LARRY McCOY: Your membership package (including roster of members) is on the way to you, and you will be listed as a new member in the September issue of the Hannah News. Welcome aboard!

Name: Larry McCoy
Email_Address: larry_mccoy@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE division
Date: 14 Aug 2005
Time: 09:02

Comments

Nice website...recently joined the association and am looking forward to the reunion in Charleston next August. I am going to try to digitize some of my photos of OE personel and the shellback iniation on the 68 westpac cruise and bring them to the reunion, so if any of you guys want to see what you looked like then come to Charleston next year

Name: Robert A. Ferguson
Email_Address: bob@bobferguson,org
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1954 - 1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Personnel
Date: 13 Aug 2005
Time: 20:30

Comments

I was a PN2 in the Personnel Office. What a great experience!

Name: David Hitsman
Email_Address: dh1936@earthlink.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1957 to1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-3 divison
Date: 13 Aug 2005
Time: 16:03

Comments

Thank you for the effort put in on this site you did a good job. I would be glad to hear from anybody that served with me. Hits,

Name: Greg Stewart
Email_Address: CityLT@Aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 72-74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OP Div
Date: 12 Aug 2005
Time: 18:55

Comments

Hancock shipmate BM2 Charles "Skedder" Davis passed away in Vallejo, CA on 8/5/2005 after a battle with cancer. Skedder was aboard the Hancock in 72 and 73. I am not sure what division Skedder was in, I assume it may have been Deck Division. After discharge, Skedder went to work for the Naval Supply Center in Oakland where he retired after NSC was closed.

Name: Greg Stewart
Email_Address: CityLT@Aol.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 72-74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OP Div
Date: 12 Aug 2005
Time: 18:48

Comments

Hancock shipmate BM2 Charles "Skedder"

Name: Roger Starlin
Email_Address: campfirefolks@vista-express.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1972-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: engine room
Date: 11 Aug 2005
Time: 19:13

Comments

Hello, My name is Terri Starlin. I am writing this on behalf of Roger Starlin who has been seriously injured in an accident. He is in critical but stable condition at this time. He has asked us to help him find a shipmate named "Jack" he is not able to recall his last name this time. I know they served together and "Jack" even came to Mississippi where Roger is from and met his family. If you are "Jack" or know who "Jack" is please contact me at the above e-mail address. Thanks for your help.

Name: Rodney Bloom
Email_Address: rocknr@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: cr div
Date: 11 Aug 2005
Time: 17:03

Comments

hey Fritz, you still out there? I'm back up on the net...

Name: John I LeJeune
Email_Address: scrollman@charter.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
Date: 11 Aug 2005
Time: 16:48

Comments

would like to see more 211 guys sign up. chance to see old friends and meet new ones. great job to our officers

Name: william sipes
Email_Address: sipesw@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vaw111 det2
Date: 08 Aug 2005
Time: 18:19

Comments

am proud to have served on the fighting hanna.

Name: Leo Strong
Email_Address: strongla@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 72-73
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-24 & V-3Div.
Date: 07 Aug 2005
Time: 10:13

Comments

Fantastic Web site

Name: Steve Cramer
Email_Address: Steve@steveanddiane.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966 - 69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Weapons and Electronics Divisions
Date: 06 Aug 2005
Time: 14:29

Comments

First cruise in W Division then back into electronics. Great experience - Great Challenges - Great friends.

Name: James L. Haugh
Email_Address: jlejha25@juno.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V3 torpedo group
Date: 06 Aug 2005
Time: 10:38

Comments

Well done

Name: william comi
Email_Address: flighttabs@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-56
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-5 division
Date: 05 Aug 2005
Time: 20:08

Comments

looking for shipmates

Name: LUCKY WALKER
Email_Address: LUCKARM50@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X-DIVISION
Date: 05 Aug 2005
Time: 19:47

Comments

TWO CRUISES DONE

Name: Spencer Jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div CIC
Date: 05 Aug 2005
Time: 15:51

Comments

Looking for anyone who was aboard and worked in CIC

Name: William robert penley
Email_Address: penilty@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: air traffic controller
Date: 03 Aug 2005
Time: 23:58

Comments

Will or (Bobby) is VFW and proud of it. signing up to go to war at 17 , he is a true hero .still waving the flag every morning and taking it down every night one love

Name: Bud Davis
Email_Address: Davister3@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970 - 1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V1 Division
Date: 03 Aug 2005
Time: 20:00

Comments

Very nice website, keep up the good work. From: Combat Veteran's International Chapter 6

Name: George W. Roeback Jr.
Email_Address: pgroeback@ij.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-111
Date: 03 Aug 2005
Time: 14:00

Comments

Very interesting & informative. I liked it

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock Exec
Date: 31 Jul 2005
Time: 20:53

Comments

The price of the Hancock model is $999.00.

Name: Butch Mitchell
Email_Address: usmc2ocsd@aol.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: *****
Division_Squadron_Detachment: USMC-VMA
Date: 31 Jul 2005
Time: 17:56

Comments

I found a great model of the Hancock, already built and ready to display! Its made from wood and if anyone has an interest, they should take a look. Its here:

http://www.scalecraft.com

Name: Greg Smith
Email_Address: Fulemannin@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Dec 1974-Nov 1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: IM-4 (GSE)
Date: 31 Jul 2005
Time: 09:44

Comments

Thanks for the update on our awards for the final cruise.I was lucky enough to be sent to the Hanna from the Midway.Remember well operation Eagle claw but was unaware(or forgot)that the transport of Vietnamese Nationals had an operation name.Would love to hear from any of the old crew and shipmates.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's Exec
Date: 29 Jul 2005
Time: 19:53

Comments

About ship museums, John Newlin (Demon site webmaster) says the estimate of visitors for the first year aboard Midway museum in San Diego was 350,000 to 400,000, but she has already had 950,000 and will easily top 1 million before the end of August.

I posted this report on Hancock's sister ship Lexington: Lex draws about 300,000 visitors per year. It has held at about that level. About 1991, the market analysis said we could draw 300,000, and we needed that number to make a go of it. Not bad considering the locale, and that Corpus is not on the way to anywhere. We draw heavily from other Texas metropolitan areas. About 3,000 overnights from Scouts, schools, and other youth groups. Financially, very successful. A big milestone coming: we'll soon be completing the air conditioning of Hangar Bay 2. Remember the humidity in Corpus? This is going to be one great improvement. We're having a major fundraiser 9/29 - Tom Brokaw will be here. Prime tables going for $25,000. We'll make over half a mil. Midway is wonderful news. She has already become a national treasure, and with the crowds she's drawing, we should see spectacular things resulting. Hancock sailor (admiral) Bruce Boland told me the F-8 guys are working on a super exhibit for Midway.

Name: Paul Godsil
Email_Address: number9son@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div. #1 Fireroom
Date: 29 Jul 2005
Time: 15:33

Comments

Has anyone succesfully updated their service records? I sent a request to Navy Retired Records in Missouri over 4 months ago and have not heard a word.

Name: Al Brophy
Email_Address: albrophy@cbc0nline.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: Feb. 1972 to May 1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G-Division
Date: 29 Jul 2005
Time: 12:26

Comments

Looking for Chief W. Maclaren, who was in G-Division in 72-73. If anyone can help with information that would be great. If you are in San Deigo go see the USS Midway.

Name: thomas gene smith
Email_Address: no e-mail
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962 -1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: admin
Date: 27 Jul 2005
Time: 15:45

Comments

this is a great site and i love to read about the hannah and all of her mates, thank you

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Division #4 Fireroom
Date: 27 Jul 2005
Time: 14:35

Comments

To David Peterson and others wondering about the USS Hornet Museum: I had to install a new version of the forum so there is a new URL. Please go to the following link for more information. http://www.usshancockassociation.org/disc3_toc.htm

Name: David Peterson
Email_Address: petecowboy.1@netzero.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1970 thru August 1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X-Div Print Shop
Date: 27 Jul 2005
Time: 10:54

Comments

To Don Mettler, I just saw your post about the Hornet and tried the link but couldn't get through. I will try again after a computer restart.

Name: Jimmy Don McGill
Email_Address: lmbizzell@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Gm Missles Division
Date: 25 Jul 2005
Time: 19:52

Comments

Looking for crew mates.

Name: Frank Ereneta for CWO Julio "Jay" Ereneta, USN (Ret.)
Email_Address: FrankEreneta@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1920s-1930s
Division_Squadron_Detachment: USS LANGLEY (CV-1), USS LEXINGTON (CV-2); VF-1, VF-3, VS-3, VS-2, VB-2, VF-5B, VCS-8
Date: 24 Jul 2005
Time: 10:30

Comments

Captain Tom Wimberly, USN (Ret.), You said that John Finn said: (quote) "That Frank Ereneta is something else! He knows everything!" (unquote) ...MAY I LAUGH OUT LOUD (LOL)??...Captain, methinks the mischievous Irishman John Finn is "spinning a bit of Blarney" with a glint in his eye and the hint of a smile on his face. That Finn stumps me all the time with tidbits of information. At lunch two days ago, he dropped the term "corposant" on me!!!

Now I'm having to do web research to report back to him on electrical fields, electro-luminescent discharge, ionization, and plasma concentrations, on and about the rigging of ships at sea in electrical storms. And --- he wants to hear about their linkages to "evil spirits and superstitions" of mariners at sea!!

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock Exec
Date: 24 Jul 2005
Time: 07:24

Comments

Thanks to Frank Ereneta, who posted birthday greetings to John Finn. Let me echo Frank's sentiments. By the way, if you research documentation on John in one of the Medal of Honor books, you'll find it says John was born on July 23. Not so, says John. He doesn't know how the wrong date got in the records, but he knows his Mother told him he was born at 7 am on July 24, 1909. Happy 96th birthday, John. As for Frank Ereneta, John says, "That Frank Ereneta is something else! He knows everything!"

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: dmett41691@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Division #4 Fireroom
Date: 22 Jul 2005
Time: 23:35

Comments

In response to David Peterson's posting below about the USS Hornet Museum being relocated to the City of San Francisco, I sent an email to Bob Fish, CEO of the USS Hornet Museum. Please see his response in our forum at the link below.

http://www.usshancockassociation.org/disc1_frm.htm

Comments

Shipmates of USS HANCOCK (CV/CVA-19): America's oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, former Aviation Chief Ordnanceman (ACOM), Lieutenant John W. Finn, USN (Ret.), active duty: July 1926 to March 1947, celebrates his ninety-sixth (96th) birthday on Sunday, 24 July 2005.

Bravo Zulu (BZ) Shipmate Finn! Happy Birthday, John.

For regularly updated, quality digital photos of LT Finn and CWO Ereneta, visit: <http://community.webshots.com/user/tetvet68>

Name: Dave Martin
Email_Address: martid83@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974=1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Communications
Date: 22 Jul 2005
Time: 18:56

Comments

Great website

Name: Roger Lape
Email_Address: relape@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Supply - ASK2
Date: 22 Jul 2005
Time: 09:28

Comments

Looking for some shipmates.

Name: WILLIAM F PETTY
Email_Address: wpetty75@cs.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1953-1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AM SHOP
Date: 22 Jul 2005
Time: 08:20

Comments

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WORK TO MAKE THIS SITE AVAILABLE

Comments

About the USS Hornet relocation. I personally think that would be a great idea. Alameda is a little off of the beaten path the relocation could bring more visitors to the museum. Please keep us posted.

Name: David "Pete" Peterson
Email_Address: petecowboy.1@netzero.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-August 1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X-Div Print Shop
Date: 20 Jul 2005
Time: 20:03

Comments

For anyone interested!!! Looking out my bedroom window , Yeah I live on the former NAS Alameda base. I can see the USS Hornet, now a museum and rumor has it the the Hornet may be leaving Alameda. Not enough tourist to keep her running here so apparently she will be moved across the bay to San Francisco. I can keep you posted when she does move.

Comments

For DT1 (FMF) John W. Rogers USNR. I will reply to your newsletter problem by email to your address.

Name: DT1 (FMF) John W. Rogers USNR
Email_Address: jrogfmf@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 72-73
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Dental Dept.
Date: 19 Jul 2005
Time: 20:18

Comments

Are there any other active or reserve Hancock sailors out there? I did not recive my May Hannah News?Membership expires July 06 Thanks!

Name: Jim Hudson
Email_Address: jim.hudson3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Mar Det
Date: 19 Jul 2005
Time: 18:41

Comments

For Dean Dunn:

Sent a personal e-mail (c0219@sbcglobal.net) to your posted address dated June 17, 2005. I will resend it in a few minutes. E-mail could contain an address of Vze33ck4@verizon.net as well, so don't delete it.

Semper Fi,

Jim

Other posting with incorrect e-mail address:

Comments For Dean Dunn: What a great surprise from my old friend who presumably went back to Peoria upon discharge. You probably knew more about me than I can remember given your assignment in the Marine Detachment office. I just noticed your June 16th posting to the Quarterdeck Log and naturally am very excited. I won't try to tell you my whole life story since Hancock days, but there are a few postings that might bring you up to speed, particularly involving D.R. Jones as well as Captain Odend'hal. If you are able to "search" on your personal computer they are: 06 Nov 2003; 14 Feb 2004; 28 Feb 2004; 08 Mar 2004; 10 Mar 2004; 16 Apr 2004; 04 Jun 2004; 20 Aug 2004, all composed by Hudson. Were we ever on liberty together at a nightclub in Yokosuka named the Tradewinds? Don't tell my wife, but I think you had a compromising picture. More later. Jim

Comments

I just put a check in the mail to Max Pate for the Association's "Phone Cards for Wounded Vets" Project. We have gone OVER $10,000.00! Many thanks to the l25 individuals, and several organizations and Unions who have contributed. We are still accepting donations of any amount, and will do so as long as there are wounded coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan. If you haven't donated already, please give it some some serious consideration. These Phone Cards go to those who followed us into harms way, and who are now paying a terrible price for their service to our country. You can see some of the many e-mails we have received at: www.usshancock.net/email_received.htm. Please don't forget these troops.

Name: Dean Dunn
Email_Address: c0219@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1957 & 58
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Mar Det
Date: 19 Jul 2005
Time: 08:09

Comments

Would like to hear from Marines I served with. I seemed to have lost communication with Jim Hudson. Would like to hear from him and others.

Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: filadelfio@earthlink.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 65 -68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Div IC Section
Date: 16 Jul 2005
Time: 16:17

Comments

Retired from Social Security Admin in December 2004.

Comments

I had to look at my 67 cruise book, but Captain Streeper's XO on the 67 cruise was CDR J. A. Endacott, who was promoted to CAPT during the cruise. CAPT STREEPER pinned his own collar devices on the XO.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 16 Jul 2005
Time: 08:50

Comments

For Jim Baird. I don't know who was XO for Capt Streeper. I have often thought I should try to track down previous XOs but on account of time available it has never bubbled to the top of my priority list. I just don't have time to do everything I would like to do. I talked on the phone to all living former COs except Harris last May. Maybe it's time for me to call Streeper again. Another good idea, if I can get a round tuit. Anybody out there who has a cruise book for Captain Streeper's tour who can tell me who was Exec in that cruise book?

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: jimbaird67@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: ''66 to '68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin
Date: 15 Jul 2005
Time: 15:54

Comments

Tom, thanks for the explanation regarding membership lists here!! I search every online link to "Hannah" and keep tabs on current posts to this forum. It has been helpful in searching for lost shipmates! I just read a post here where you stated that you were XO from '70 to '72. Do you know who your predecessors were back to August '68? I believe that Capt. H.L. Streeper's Exec was promoted to ship's captain when he made "flag". Perhaps you can correct me if I am wrong..... Thanks for the assistance!

Name: Jerry B. Whittle
Email_Address: JERRYWHITTLE@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1 Division
Date: 14 Jul 2005
Time: 17:35

Comments

JUST JOINED ON TO THE WEB SITE HOPE TO ENJOY

Name: Tom Wimberly, Past Pres & Mbr Chair
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 14 Jul 2005
Time: 09:35

Comments

No doubt among the Hancock Association there are Masons and Shriners. I sent this message out this morning to a large group of Masons:

QOUTE One of the topics at the Recent "Imperial" session of the Shrine (involving all 190-plus Shrine temples, U. S. and internationally) -- was the offering of Shrine Hospital burn and orthopedic treatment to returning veterans of the war in the middle east. The offer has been made. The arrangements have to be finalized through the government, with proper deference to the armed services and to the Veterans Administration. They bear the ultimate responsibity. Also the legal implications have to be studied and agreed upon with the government. One of the factors bearing upon the offer is the reported high workload at Walter Reed and Bethesda. You probably won't hear anything official from the Shrine about this just yet. It's in the hands of the lawyers. UNQUOTE

As a Mason and Shriner, I am very proud of this offer by the Shrine.

Name: Vincent Scalese
Email_Address: vjscalese@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Division
Date: 13 Jul 2005
Time: 21:34

Comments

To all V-4 personal, this is a update on Jim Stuchlik's surgary, he is in recovery doing well, Jim lost half of his right lung to cancer, but the doctors reported that there are no signs of any cancer now and he sould be home in the very near future, If you would like to e-mail Jim send it to me and I will foward it to Jim. I'm sure your e-mail will make him feel great.. Thanks Vin

Name: Clement Jack Weeks
Email_Address: none128@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Division
Date: 13 Jul 2005
Time: 17:38

Comments

.....

Name: Diego B Sabiniano
Email_Address: dsabiniano@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-2 Division
Date: 13 Jul 2005
Time: 14:52

Comments

most enjoyable sea duty, along with Senior Chief Burnopp and Chief Marbella. would love to get in touch with the two.

Name: Robert (Bob) Underwood
Email_Address: rjju@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Gasoline Div.
Date: 13 Jul 2005
Time: 09:53

Comments

First time signing in.Would like to see more shipmates from 55&56 years.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Past Pres & Mbr Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: XO of the ship
Date: 13 Jul 2005
Time: 08:56

Comments

Felix Rayos posted below, and also used the site to request a copy of a Hannah newsletter. It will be on the way to you today, Felix! Join us.

Name: Felix N. Rayos
Email_Address: felix_rayos@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Dental
Date: 12 Jul 2005
Time: 22:58

Comments

Keep up the good job for the association!

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 12 Jul 2005
Time: 14:43

Comments

Welcome aboard to a new associate member. He is Robert Herbert, whose Father, Maurice Dooling Herbert, served aboard Hannah in 1944-45 during World War II. We are very glad to have you as a member, Robert.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Records Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 12 Jul 2005
Time: 10:47

Comments

Anyone know the whereabouts of our shipmate and Association member Karl S. Van Meter? His June newsletter to his Santa Barbara, CA address was returned "unable to forward." Karl was on the membership list which was given to me seven years ago when I took over membership. He record showed "VBF-7/CARDIV 1" as his division, and years aboard was shown as "1958." VBF-7 was aboard of course in World War II. We need a new address for Karl. Thanks from Wimbo.

Name: Robert M. Braunig
Email_Address: rbraunig@cfl.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Division Radar (CIC)
Date: 11 Jul 2005
Time: 20:15

Comments

First time signing in. looking forward to the next reunion

Name: Wayne Erven
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
Date: 11 Jul 2005
Time: 19:14

Comments

Make that: "passed away on May l4, 2005" for Scotty Green below.

Comments

We received notification today that Llewellyn B. "Scotty" Green, VT-7, l944-l945 passed away ib Nat l4, 2005, at age 89. Scotty had attended many reunions, and enjoyed being with his many shipmates. A sympathy letter from the Association has been sent to his widow, Ms Delores Green, in Pasco, WA. God Speed Shipmate.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Records
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
Date: 09 Jul 2005
Time: 17:22

Comments

1. So far in July, we have three new members of the Association: Douglas A. Anderson (B Division, 1968-70), Donald R. Milner (VA-212, 1969-70) & David A. Lane (CR Division, 1967-69).

2. Say a prayer for our shipmates in Florida.

Comments

TAPS. Plankowner and Association member Joseph A. Keefe, 6th Division, 1943-45, died 6/24/05. Our newsletter editor, Hiram Greer, was notified by his widow Marie. The Association grieves his loss, and extends its sympathy to his survivors and friends.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n. Past President & Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 08 Jul 2005
Time: 21:16

Comments

For Chuck Groves: You're receiving unsolicited E-mail? Gadzooks! If you figure out a way to remedy that, let us know. I get so much unsolicited E-mail I can't even remember if I received one from the guy you mentioned. Looks like he's just an entrepreneur attempting to do business. How can you say he's soliciting Hancock people? You think he's soliciting only Hancock people? There's a multitude of military websites out there from which he can harvest names.

Name: Chuck Groves
Email_Address: groves@wans.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Deck (Bosun)
Date: 08 Jul 2005
Time: 19:29

Comments

There is an Air Farce guy by the name of Dave Heffernan sending unsolicitated emails to Hancock shipmates Hawking his wares. What gives? His listed site is: http://www.usaircombat.com/ C.R Groves smcm,Usn(ret)

Comments

VADM James Stockdale, former POW in Vietnam, and Medal of Honor recipient passed away yesterday, 5 July. I, and many of HANCOCK crewmembers had the privledge of meeting him in 2003 at a Medal of Honor Society reunion, and HANCOCK mini-reunion in Branson MO. He was, indeed, a hero, and a gentleman. God Speed Admiral.

Name: Robert W. Harvey
Email_Address: hvey@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966 - 1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 3 rd Division
Date: 05 Jul 2005
Time: 11:40

Comments

Happy Hannah was the launch point for my naval career. I started as a screening seaman deuce. The Ship was homeported at NAS Alameda, Ca. It all ended with an MACM closing NAS Alameda, Ca. in April 1997. My sea daddys on the Hancock gave me the foundation I needed to have a successful naval career. I thank you all. I am still in the Bay Area selling real estate. If I can be of help, call me @ (510) 697-3455.

Name: J. D. BROOKS AKC RET.
Email_Address: jd.brooks@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-59 60*61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 SUPPLY & MAA FORCE
Date: 05 Jul 2005
Time: 08:41

Comments

JUST CHECKING IN, THIS IS A GREAT SIGHT, THE ASSOC. IS GREAT, I WISH THE MEMBERSHIP WAS LONGER AND PAY MORE MONEY, I HAVE GOT E-MAIL F SEVAL FRIENDS, ONE IS DICKIE BROUSSARD, WE WAS IN SAME DIV, NOT SAME TIME, WE ARE GOOD FRIENDS, THANKS USS HANCOCK CVA-19 ASSOC. LATER JD

Name: Wayne L. Durfey
Email_Address: wldurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 71-74
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M-div.
Date: 04 Jul 2005
Time: 22:06

Comments

Best wishes to our brothers over seas on this 4th of July, 2005! Support them any way you can and let them know that they're not forgotten. And for my other shipmate buddies, have a great day! See you in Charlston!

Comments

Wishing all a very Happy and Safe 4th of July. Remember all that have served and those that are serving now to protect our freedom.

Name: Mike Sobczak
Email_Address: imd8ta@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Fuels
Date: 04 Jul 2005
Time: 09:58

Comments

xxxxx

Name: dean dunn
Email_Address: c0219@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: MarDet
Date: 03 Jul 2005
Time: 07:38

Comments

Remembering Capt Donald R. Jones. I worked in the MarDet office next to him for over a year. Capt Jones then/Lt Col Jones was a true American warrior, serving in three wars. Was in the Marine Raiders, the battle of Okinawa, the Korean War and Viet Nam. Holder of the Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and many more campaign medals. A true patriotic defender of our nation, I was honored to serve with Capt Jones and considered myself in the company of a greatness. Capt Jones on occasion would share some of his stories with the Top Sgt and myself, i.e. the invasion of Okinawa where he was put in landing craft 11 miles out to sea, etc.

My time aboard the Hancock was the most memorable times of my life.

Dean C. Dunn, former Sgt USMC Semper Fi

Name: Bill Arionus
Email_Address: AIREOWNUS@wmconnect.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1974 -1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine Det
Date: 01 Jul 2005
Time: 16:29

Comments

Was captain's orderly. Lived a piece of history, and some of the best memories I have. Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the "last cruise" book. Mine was lost by vindictive female.

Name: Bill Nicholl ( Nick, Nicky )
Email_Address: bnbill48@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969 to 1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: "B" Div. " Evaps "
Date: 01 Jul 2005
Time: 10:42

Comments

Hello...I have been here in the past just to have a look around, and I have "E"ed Don in the past just to say HI and to say to him what a grate site this is, I want to also Tell CDR Tom that he puts a lot of time in to this site as well. I only saw you one time sir, and it really wasn't my fault, thank you for giving me the benefit of the doubt. ( I won't do that again ) I have just found some one I worked with and a couple of people I will say Hi to, just to talk to, I will be back......Thank you guys !!! ...Would love to here from and of the old I worked with or hung out with....Jim Wachswann, Ray Rontt, Dennis Shea, Joe Cantele, Ken Preuss, ect,ect....How about old PK. Shielde, ....and ya you to Daley, we had a few together...tell next time...

Name: karen lewis rogan
Email_Address: granmarie@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944 - 1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 5th deck BM/2C
Date: 01 Jul 2005
Time: 07:37

Comments

I am a new member of the association daughter of a new member Herbert Leroy Lewis 5th BM/C 44-46 proud to be aboard!

Name: Richard A. Pender
Email_Address: rpender2@netzero.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961 - 1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Division, Evap.
Date: 29 Jun 2005
Time: 19:18

Comments

was a good old ship

Name: Dave Lane RM3
Email_Address: dlane18@cfl.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Communications
Date: 29 Jun 2005
Time: 08:39

Comments

Picked her up in drydock, hunters point, late december 67. Sent right to subic bay and the tonkin gulf. She returned to the states early march of 69 during my sevice aboard. Many good memories. Oh, and I was aboard when we collided with the uss camden. Anyone out there who was there at that time in life, please respond.

Name: Henry Mendoza
Email_Address: Hendoz@webtv.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1 'Yellowshirt'
Date: 28 Jun 2005
Time: 21:30

Comments

My membership is set to expire, it has been a pleasure going down memory lane. Last thing: What's with all these ads on this site??

Name: Donald R. Milner
Email_Address: donald_milner@reyrey.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-212
Date: 28 Jun 2005
Time: 10:08

Comments

Discharged from Navy at LeMoore NAS, August, 1970. Moved back to Louisiana. Settled in the French Quarters for 5 years while in college, graduated from UNO. Have been in sales since college, execpt for 7 years where I was involved with a printing company. Currently working for the company I orgionally worked for out of college, The Reynolds and Reynolds Co. I sell computer systems to automobile dealership. Married my wife, Patti, in 1979, have step-daughter, Megan. Megan is expecting our first grandchild in December.

What brought to me this site is a conversation with Dave Thomas, an AO with VA-212. I contacted him to let him know that some of the guys with VA-212 are planning a reunion this July in Sherman, Tx. If anyone that served with us wants to attend, please contact me and I will forward the info. We are hopinig to have additional gatherings in the future.

My address is 3509 Neyrey Dr., Metairie, LA 70002. Phone number is 504-887-0162, cell is 985-778-1024. My email address is donald_milner@reyrey.com.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Past Ass'n. Pres. & Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: XO of the ship
Date: 26 Jun 2005
Time: 18:47

Comments

Memo for Jim Baird, who posted below. Cordial greetings, Jim. You are welcome to visit this site as often as you please in your search for shipmates from the old days. We are fortunate that there are several Hancock crewmembers who have web sites that contribute to maintaining the history of the ship. Check them out. The shipmates web site you mention may improve over the years, but right now with only 200-plus listings it doesn't seem to offer much. But it is free, of course. If anyone is seriously attempting to renew contacts, membership in the Association offers the best opportunity. I don't see how we do it, but membership is only $20 for two years. New members get a free roster. We have about 1,400 members currently. I have another 800 or so in the database who have died or dropped their membership. I also have a "prospects" file with about 500 names, and I have a file of former members of around 500 names. So if someone is looking for a particular person, membership in the Association offers the chance to explore roughly 3,000 names. I provided assistance along those lines. We produce a nice quarterly newsletter which lists new members and deaths we learn about. It is my feeling that the Association will probably never post or make available the membership list. Reason - we need dues income, and the roster provides an important incentive for joining. The Association provides the financial backing which allows contracts to be signed to hold reunions; the hotels are kind of vicious now in regard to protecting themselves. We also publish the newsletter, maintain and pay for the web site, furnish a roster to new members, and send sample newsletters to those who ask. The Association's elected officers and those volunteers who do the other work of the association receive no pay. Membership in the association is an excellent value. To quote from your posting, Something to think about.

Name: Bob Chalfant
Email_Address: chalfantr@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Medical (H-Div)
Date: 26 Jun 2005
Time: 18:12

Comments

Applying for membership this evening & planning to attend 2006 reunion

Name: Joseph R Heitzmann
Email_Address: josafe5@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: senior cheif aviation boatswains mate
Date: 26 Jun 2005
Time: 17:10

Comments

my father Joseph Heitzmann served on the Hancockfeb-june 1967 as senior cheif avaition boatswains mate received comendation for tow bar cart..looking for pic,of towbar cart

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: jimbaird99@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: August 1966-Sept 1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 25 Jun 2005
Time: 14:20

Comments

Since there is not a public member list here at the Association available to non-members, and scanning the Quarterdeck Log history from years prior takes countless hours I would suggest that members signup (free) at Military.com and join the USS Hancock CV19 Unit Group where names are listed publically. There are now 239 members at this Unit Page: http://www.military.com/HomePage/UnitCreatedPage/0,11003,200194,00.html 88 members at this url: http://www.military.com/HomePage/UnitCreatedPage/0,11003,702035,00.html Also there are Squadron Pages there regarding experience aboard "Hannah". VF-211, VF154, VA-164 & VA-115 (last of the AD1 Spad Sqns) are listed.

Don't know about most here, but locating old shipmates is a long tiresome exercise in futility without access to group memberships!

Just a suggestion.... but give it some thought!!

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: jimbaird99@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966 to 1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD Avionics
Date: 24 Jun 2005
Time: 15:21

Comments

This is for Mike Simmons C1A Crewman '67, '68

Mike, read your email!! You might be surprised... some of us are still here! LOL Pappy out...

Name: Wayne Muller
Email_Address: mullerw@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
Date: 23 Jun 2005
Time: 09:23

Comments

Checkmates of VF-211 from 1970-1973 send me an email mullerw@sbcglobal.net

Name: Philip A Borromey
Email_Address: p8503borr@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OP Div,Photo Lab
Date: 21 Jun 2005
Time: 11:29

Comments

Some of the best times of my life . Never regreted joining the Navy. Great place to grow and see the world.

Name: John J. McGraw
Email_Address: jmcgraw@holleycsd.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1942-1944???
Division_Squadron_Detachment: not sure
Date: 21 Jun 2005
Time: 06:31

Comments

My Dad James S. McGraw served during WWII

Name: jennifer hekker
Email_Address: jahekker@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: unknown
Date: 20 Jun 2005
Time: 08:31

Comments

my dad serviced and I'm looking for his information

Name: Philip Borromey
Email_Address: p8503borr@
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OP Division Photo
Date: 20 Jun 2005
Time: 08:02

Comments

Great web site

Name: Shirl R Hall
Email_Address: littlemiss531@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: unknown
Date: 19 Jun 2005
Time: 21:41

Comments

My dad served on the ship many years ago at the age of 17 and I am just looking up information for him

Name: John T.Sierens
Email_Address: jtsier1@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OC DIV
Date: 19 Jun 2005
Time: 18:03

Comments

Served in the OC Div CATCC 68-69 Be glad to hear from former shipmates. Jack Sierens ACC Ret.

Name: Dick Spahr
Email_Address: spartron@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: USAF 1961-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: -----
Date: 18 Jun 2005
Time: 12:09

Comments

Thank you all for your service.

Great shipshape site!

Dick Spahr Frazer PA USA USAF 1961-1965

Name: Edward James (Jim) Hudson
Email_Address: jim.hudson3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956 - 1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine Detachment
Date: 17 Jun 2005
Time: 17:53

Comments

For Dean Dunn, Wayne Erven and all my other Hancock shipmates. You're absolutely right and I stand corrected. My correct e-mail address is jim.hudson3@verizon.net. Too bad I can't count. Wayne, thanks for catching that. Regards, Jim

Comments

Today I received a check for $l000.00, and phone cards for 11 hours from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees in Las Vegas. THIS PUTS OUR PHONE CARD PROJECT OVER $10,000.00. Many thanks to Local 720, and fellow HANCOCK crew member, George Shiroky (who lined up this, and other BIG donations). The wounded are still coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan, and are still in the military hospitals being treated, rehabilitated, and counselled. We still need donations. Any amount is appreciated. Remember, these are the young service personnel that are following us into harms way. They are paying a price most of us didn't have to endure. Check out www.usshancock.net/Phone_Card_Donation_Page.htm for all the updates. Thanks to all who have donated, and those that will in the future. See you in Charleston SC in 06.

Name: Edward James (Jim) Hudson
Email_Address: jim.hudson2@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine Detachment
Date: 17 Jun 2005
Time: 12:00

Comments

For Dean Dunn: What a great surprise from my old friend who presumably went back to Peoria upon discharge. You probably knew more about me than I can remember given your assignment in the Marine Detachment office. I just noticed your June 16th posting to the Quarterdeck Log and naturally am very excited. I won't try to tell you my whole life story since Hancock days, but there are a few postings that might bring you up to speed, particularly involving D.R. Jones as well as Captain Odend'hal. If you are able to "search" on your personal computer they are: 06 Nov 2003; 14 Feb 2004; 28 Feb 2004; 08 Mar 2004; 10 Mar 2004; 16 Apr 2004; 04 Jun 2004; 20 Aug 2004, all composed by Hudson. Were we ever on liberty together at a nightclub in Yokosuka named the Tradewinds? Don't tell my wife, but I think you had a compromising picture. More later. Jim

Name: Gilbert Loya
Email_Address: loya@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G-Div
Date: 17 Jun 2005
Time: 08:01

Comments

Just wnted to leave my new address

Name: Martin B. Williams
Email_Address: Do not have a computer
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Va-55
Date: 16 Jun 2005
Time: 12:22

Comments

My brother is Martin Williams and he is looking for anyone that was on the Hancock between 69-71 that would remember him and the 2 planes that went over the side and end of the ship. He is trying to find the complete history of the Hancock also. He wants to see if anyone remembers him coming back from leave and flying in on a mail plane from Da Nang also. If anyone remembers all of this email his sister at: wacvet@netquick.net. Thanks.

Name: BOB CARLTON
Email_Address: RIVERHOUSE04@COMCAST.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAW-13 DET ONE
Date: 16 Jun 2005
Time: 10:17

Comments

ORDERED A CRUISE BOOK IN '67 BUT NEVER GOT ONE- COULD THERE BE A SPARE SOMEWHERE? VAW-13 MOVED ON / OFF THE SHIP.

Name: dean dunn
Email_Address: c0219@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: MarDet
Date: 16 Jun 2005
Time: 04:59

Comments

I would like to hear from anyone that made the Far East cruises in 1957 and 1958.

Name: Doug 'Smitty' Smith
Email_Address: cds@gpmlife.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Div
Date: 15 Jun 2005
Time: 23:13

Comments

Some of the Best people I have ever met during the last cruise

Name: Vernen R Perala
Email_Address: WnPera@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 61 to 64 and 69 to 73
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-div and x div.
Date: 15 Jun 2005
Time: 14:40

Comments

enjoyed all of the time there

Name: Randall Dean
Email_Address: rdean@livingcarecenters.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971(?)
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Aviation Machinist-Jets
Date: 15 Jun 2005
Time: 06:04

Comments

My dad served on this ship in early 70's. His name is Michael C. Dean. I'm trying to find some photos of him from his tour on the Hancock. Can anyone help?

Name: Dave (Frenchy) Tonnancour
Email_Address: davet@cornellcorporation.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: crash crew V-1
Date: 14 Jun 2005
Time: 10:33

Comments

New E- Mail address.STill looking for Adrian Artega, JD Smith,Ed Hoffecker,Larry Ott, John Smith......

Name: David j. Mancin
Email_Address: mancinidjm@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Division
Date: 14 Jun 2005
Time: 08:23

Comments

Looking for Bob

Name: Danny W. Upton
Email_Address: upto1450@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Division
Date: 13 Jun 2005
Time: 14:50

Comments

Looking for buddy that was aboard when I was in Fire room 1.

Name: JAMES LYON
Email_Address: JLYON43248@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-DIVISION
Date: 13 Jun 2005
Time: 08:42

Comments

JUST WONDER IF ANY OF THE OLD BT's ARE STILL AROUND?

Name: Norm R. Zeller
Email_Address: normbarb30@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Visiting
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Visiting
Date: 12 Jun 2005
Time: 11:57

Comments

Very interesting

Name: BRUCE D. ROSS
Email_Address: BRUCENSALLIE@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 DIVISION
Date: 12 Jun 2005
Time: 10:12

Comments

JUST LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS, AND SWABS, THAT I KNEW AT THAT TIME OF MY LIFE, I WORKED IN THE LAUNDRY ABOARD SHIP AROUND 1966 OR 67, I NOW LIVE IN THE PACIFIC N.W. NOW. AND MISS MY OLD FRIENDS

Name: michael knight
Email_Address: knight@gaccontractors.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-3 division
Date: 12 Jun 2005
Time: 05:36

Comments

looking for old shipmates

Name: DAHL McCHRISTIAN
Email_Address: delmarcorvetts@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M-DIVISION
Date: 11 Jun 2005
Time: 23:49

Comments

WONDERFUL

Name: John Gaither
Email_Address: jg60r@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: exstaff
Date: 11 Jun 2005
Time: 21:42

Comments

I went from boot camp to the Hancock. I worked in an off across from the XO's . Ltjg Vancil was our division officer; he an a 3rd class (?)yeomen, and I worked in a very small office . I was Captains PhoneTalker on the bridge. It was really great being on the bridge during flight ops! I caught up to the Hancock near Japan. I recall the I had better liberty while on the Hancock as an E-3 than when I was on the Galveston as a 2nd class guidedmissileman. I just did get to as many ports as I did on my sescond WestPacCruise. I have great memories of serving on two ships. I got of the service in April of 1964.

Name: Steve Sander MM3
Email_Address: sjsander@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969 - 1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A division
Date: 11 Jun 2005
Time: 18:49

Comments

Looking for shipmates I served with.

Name: Nat Kidder
Email_Address: Nat@kidderbennett.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: May 1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: HMH-462
Date: 11 Jun 2005
Time: 18:00

Comments

After deployment on USS Okinawa, LPH-3, for Frequent Wind and Eagle Pull, HMH 462 deployed for approximately two weeks on Hancock to chase down SS Mayaguez taken by Khmer Rouge at Con Tanh island, May, 1975. I remember the wooden foredeck area. Interestingly, I had my first dental treatment on Hancock in Japan in 1960 as a kid when my dad was a junior diplomat.

Name: Theodore Munoz Jr.
Email_Address: math02@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968 _1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X Divison
Date: 11 Jun 2005
Time: 15:05

Comments

Hoping to make the reunion in Charlotte and hoping to see shipmates from the 68-70 cruises. To Tom Wimberly no word abt WO Lee Morris?

Name: Donald L O'Rear
Email_Address: bertie1941@twwmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF 154
Date: 11 Jun 2005
Time: 13:49

Comments

Would enjoy hearing from anyone who served in VF154.

Name: Roger W. Olson
Email_Address: scoutmanRoger@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-55
Date: 11 Jun 2005
Time: 11:28

Comments

Outstanding Website.

Name: Frank Piekarz
Email_Address: lovingyou4054@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S1 baker
Date: 10 Jun 2005
Time: 17:14

Comments

one of the ship baker's and gunner

Comments

For Mel Ingraham: to buy a hat, go to the home page of this site. Look for "The Ship's Store" in the column on the left; go to it and you'll be able to call up the order blanks.

Name: Mel Ingram
Email_Address: mel-ing@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-55
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship Service
Date: 10 Jun 2005
Time: 13:28

Comments

Previous issues advertised caps for sale, but this issue only shows jackets. How can I buy a cap?

Name: Bill Weatherly
Email_Address: billwxly@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CIC OI-Division
Date: 10 Jun 2005
Time: 08:16

Comments

noticed an inquiry from 2004 from Jim Polen regarding Oiler with Union 76 ball. I remember the ball & somewhere I have super-8 film of the ship during an unrep. Tried to e-mail yesterday but it came back not able to deliver. When I find the film I will post again. Regarding super-8 film, I also have footage of the results of collision at sea with USS Camden, AOE-2 on 1968-1969 deployment. That was when two aircraft parked on #3 elevator were dragged off by refueling hoses & deposited on top of several dozen pallets of bombs.

Name: Bill Ragland
Email_Address: riverbuds@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div (oil lab)
Date: 09 Jun 2005
Time: 18:17

Comments

Update e-mail. Have found 2 buddies so far. Still looking for cruise book 64-68. Great site.

Name: Joseph W Maynard WTC2
Email_Address: papa1ariz@adelphia.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 44-45
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Div B
Date: 09 Jun 2005
Time: 14:27

Comments

Hoping to stay around long enoough ,to make the next reunion in Charlotte, and looking for shipmates from long ago

Name: Michael Simmons1966-1968
Email_Address: mike_simmons@charter.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 C-IA Crew
Date: 08 Jun 2005
Time: 20:58

Comments

It would be "real good" to hear from my fellow crew members on the ship's C-1A trader. Anyone having any info, please send it. Thanks in advance.

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: roddindon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 11/19/54 to 6/11/58
Division_Squadron_Detachment: x Div print shop
Date: 08 Jun 2005
Time: 13:25

Comments

still looking for any one that worked in the print shop or that knew me.

Name: Joseph Serone
Email_Address: jnmcarson01@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944 -1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: unknown
Date: 08 Jun 2005
Time: 13:24

Comments

Joseph was my uncle he recently passes away.

Name: William G. Weatherly, III
Email_Address: billwxly@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CIC OI-Division
Date: 08 Jun 2005
Time: 13:06

Comments

Thanks to XO for comment. I'm going to join soon. Would like to find former shipmates (I won't say "old") Greg Myers, Clem Purnell, Earl Underhill, Steve Snow, Ralph Stockstad,Blair Fairbrother, Jay Painter, Wirt Beard, Bill Christ. Met Bill Campbell, (YN in CO's office just after I left) in Lubbock TX reserve unit in mid 1970s. He was city manager of Littlefield, TX at that time. Also aviators: Bill Schalk VAW 111 Det 19, Alex Rucker "Rattler" VF_211(?)

Name: Joe F. Parham
Email_Address: rparham@airproductshc.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: ?????
Date: 08 Jun 2005
Time: 12:38

Comments

My husband served on the USS Hancock from 1961-1965. He died in 1994 from cancer. Just thought someone might remember him.

Name: Paul Keffer
Email_Address: weldrider@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B div, # 3fire rm
Date: 07 Jun 2005
Time: 21:09

Comments

yes, i was on the last cruise.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chair & Past Pres.
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 07 Jun 2005
Time: 15:10

Comments

For William G. Weatherly, III, who posted below. I remember you. And you are pictured in the 70-71 cruise book with OI Div. Hope you got a copy. Sorry you missed Australia in May '71! You should join the Association. Vice Admiral Greer is a member, and so is Captain Johnson. RADM Foss died within a few years of detaching from Hancock. E-mail me!

Name: Charles Jancewicz
Email_Address: jancey@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-115
Date: 07 Jun 2005
Time: 14:19

Comments

I recently bought a 1966 cruise book on Ebay. My "old gray matter" was working too well because I was onboard the following cruise, not 1966. The book is in excellent condition and I will sell it for what I paid for it - $45.00.

Name: Roger J. Keele YN3
Email_Address: rogkee@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X div./3M Office
Date: 07 Jun 2005
Time: 12:25

Comments

Very nice site. It would be great to find some old shipmates from the '73 WestPac.

Name: William G. Weatherly, III
Email_Address: billwxly@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-19714
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Combat Information Center
Date: 07 Jun 2005
Time: 12:04

Comments

Reported aboard in April,1968 as a newly commissioned Ensign for duty in CIC. CIC Watch officer, Air intercept controller, strike controller for two cruises & part of a third. Shellback initiation prior to port visit Singapore in October 68. Departed January 1971 in port Subic Bay for transfer to shore duty in San Diego. Lots of good memories of Japan, Hong Kong & shipmates. Aboard under Capt Greer, Capt Foss & Capt Johnson.

Name: Gary Jesser
Email_Address: mauiwhaler@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 212 Lemoore, Ca.
Date: 07 Jun 2005
Time: 11:02

Comments

Flight Corpsman HM2

Name: Mark Gillen
Email_Address: Kim.Mark1@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945 (Dad)
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Unknown
Date: 06 Jun 2005
Time: 13:18

Comments

Thank you for helping me to glimpse into my dad's past. Frank T Gillen was a gunner on a torpedo plane and was on the Hancock in 44'-45'. Since he didn't talk about the war and died over 20 years ago this site helped fill in some blanks. Kindly, Mark M Gillen

Name: Ron Tilsworth
Email_Address: tilsrd@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Division
Date: 05 Jun 2005
Time: 21:45

Comments

To find this is fantastic. I have tried to find out about any kind of reunion in the future. Have already found some shipmates. I am definitely joining.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman & Past Pres.
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 05 Jun 2005
Time: 08:41

Comments

We welcome those who visit this site and post that they would like to get in touch with a former crewman, or find out if anyone knew a certain former crewman. Those posts are most welcome, and may be repeated whenever desired. But if you are serious in searching for someone, a much better approach is to join the Hancock Association. That way you receive a roster of members. You can search it and make some serious inquiries to individuals by email or postcard or phone. I will help. I can also search our records for deceased members and former members. Because of the demands on my time, and consideration for the welfare of the Association, I offer this service only to Association members. Along that line, we are often asked why we don't post the membership list on the web site. The reason is that many of us are concerned with the long-term financial health and survival of the Association. The membership roster should be a principal incentive to join the Association. The Association needs dues paying members. The Association pays for the web site, the quarterly newsletter, the sending of sample newsletters to prospective members, and printing and mailing of membership rosters to new members. Also, and this is very important, the resources and standing of the Association enable its officers to negotiate with hotels and other organizations for the conduct of the reunions, and to sign legally binding contracts in connection with the reunions. Without the Association, we couldn't have a big, successful, first-class reunion. Thank goodness we have men who are interested in the things listed above. It takes a lot of work to keep this organization going. None of the officers and volunteer workers receive any salary or payment for their work. We offer two years of membership for $20.00. How can you beat that?!!

Name: Tom McGreevey
Email_Address: THM55@nc.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-114
Date: 03 Jun 2005
Time: 13:53

Comments

I have been researching the histories of carriers and air groups. The information on the Hancock's WWII performance proved to be an extremely good source of information for me as it verified a lot of the information I had obtained from other sources. Thanks for the effort that pulled everything together.

Name: James Baucum
Email_Address: JbWolf4@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: XXXXX
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-154
Date: 02 Jun 2005
Time: 22:30

Comments

My dad served from 58 to 62 and was on board the Hancock and the Coral Sea. He was assigned to VF-154, F-8 Crusaders. I think he was an aircraft mechanic or worked on the flight line. Anyway, I grew up hearing all his stories and was just wondering if anyone remembers him. His name is Bob Baucum from Texas. If anyone knows him or anything about him could you email me. He's told me many stories and speaks highly of the men he served with. I would just like to get him in touch with some of them. Thanks. This is a great site. Glad I found it.

Name: Richard Poore
Email_Address: PurePoore@cableone.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: communication Radio
Date: 02 Jun 2005
Time: 19:42

Comments

just passing through

Name: james wladyko
Email_Address: jwladyko@swfla.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-212
Date: 31 May 2005
Time: 15:25

Comments

great little carrier!!

Name: Milton Hicks
Email_Address: mhicks@mcnerd.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: "W" Division / Strike Coordination Center
Date: 30 May 2005
Time: 15:00

Comments

Originally served in "W" Division and then with the start of the Vietnam Conflict was given orders to the "Strike Coordination Center" which did not yet exist on the ship. Took great pride in serving on the Hand Job and wearing my Yacht Club beret.

Comments

FOR AMY BROWN, who posted below. Could you be mistaken about the carrier your Father-in-law served aboard? Hancock didn't participate in the Korean War. She was recommissioned 2/15/54 and didn't make a cruise until August '55. Korean War was over before those dates. Was your F-i-l an aviator? Only aviators were Landing Signal Officers who "waved" the aircraft aboard. If he was not a pilot, maybe he was a flight deck director. They gave hand signals to direct aircraft taxiing about the flight deck.

Name: Amy Brown (again)
Email_Address: abrown6602@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 000000000
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 0000000
Date: 30 May 2005
Time: 07:23

Comments

Im sorry I said he flagged ships on board. I meant he flagged the aircraft in. I apologize.

Name: Amy Brown
Email_Address: abrown6602@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: served 4yrs dis-1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Not Known
Date: 30 May 2005
Time: 07:21

Comments

I am looking for someone who would remember my father in law. CHARLES D.BROWN from Liberty Hill. He served on the USS Hancock CV-19 (cva-19) in the Korean War. I believe he was a flagger (not sure if that is the correct saying) he flagged the ships on board. He was dischared in 1955 and he served four years. Please email me if you have any information on this ship or him. It would mean the world to all of us. Thank you sincerly !!!

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: jimbaird67@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1966 thru 1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Air Department
Date: 29 May 2005
Time: 16:30

Comments

Hope you can use these for the site or pics albums..... <center> <img src="http://www.pappyhq.bravehost.com/files/CVA19_clr.gif"><img src="http://www.pappyhq.bravehost.com/files/USSHancock.jpg"><img src="http://www.pappyhq.bravehost.com/files/woopsjim.jpg">

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: August 1966 to September 1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Air Dept Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 29 May 2005
Time: 15:32

Comments

A quick question for Wayne Erven or Tom Wimberly......

Is there a membership list for the association? I've searched the site and can't seem to locate one.......

Would certainly make a shipmate search easier than trying to locate a past friend in all the "Quarterdeck Log" entries.

Thanks for the visit to my site Tom and for signing the Pappy HQ Guestbook!!!

http://www.pappyhq.bravehost.com

Smooth Sailing Ole Timers.....

Pappy out...

Comments

On this Memorial Day Weekend, I would suggest that we all stop for a minute at 3:00 PM and remember all of those who have given their lives for our country, especially our shipmates from HANCOCK. A moment of our valuable time is not very much to give for those who have given everything. God Bless America, and all those who serve to protect us.

Name: Robert Maurath
Email_Address: rj_maurath@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: unknown
Date: 26 May 2005
Time: 11:53

Comments

My father, Leo Michael "Mike" Maurath served aboard the USS Hancock between 1957-1960. Any information from his fellow shipmates, such as stories and such would be greatly appreciated.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 26 May 2005
Time: 10:18

Comments

To Kurtis Roy Knight, who posted below. You were in No. 4 Fireroom? Then you must have known that awesome guy Don Mettler. He was in No. 4 from 1971-75. He's our web tender for this site (God bless him!) Why don't you join the Association?

Name: Kurtis Roy Knight
Email_Address: meiertwin@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: boiler tech fire room #4
Date: 25 May 2005
Time: 20:50

Comments

I was a boiler tech. in fire room number 4 . I was part of the decomission team. Looking for Sanders, Lurch [Gary ]

Name: don moritz
Email_Address: sierradon@netscape.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: va-153
Date: 25 May 2005
Time: 13:36

Comments

new email address

Name: Jim Baird
Email_Address: webmaster@cyberscapesimnet.8m.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: August 1966-September 1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Division (AIMD) Avionics Admin Assistant
Date: 25 May 2005
Time: 11:26

Comments

Still searching for shipmates from AIMD V-6 Divison during WestPac Cruises of '67 and '68........

If you served aboard "Hannah" during those cruises... visit my website for more info!

http://www.pappyhq.bravehost.com

"Smooth Sailing Ole Timers........"

Name: Norman Koester
Email_Address: norm.koester@washburn.edu
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V2 division
Date: 25 May 2005
Time: 11:25

Comments

Looking for shipmates that were on the 69-70 Westpac cruise.

Name: william comi
Email_Address: flighttabs@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-5 Ordinance
Date: 24 May 2005
Time: 20:39

Comments

1955-56 Task Force -77 Far East Cruise

Name: Walter Schulz
Email_Address: vq9td@localnet.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR Division
Date: 24 May 2005
Time: 14:34

Comments

It's Great Website!

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: roddindon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: x div. print shop
Date: 24 May 2005
Time: 11:22

Comments

still looking for any one that worked in the print shop 54-58

Name: Frank Parrino
Email_Address: fparrino@optonline.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: s-2 supply
Date: 23 May 2005
Time: 13:16

Comments

was a storekeeper seaman Roger Resse was sk 2

Name: John Rockwell
Email_Address: jrock88888@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ships Company/AIMD
Date: 23 May 2005
Time: 08:24

Comments

I am looking for records for a plane crash that happened around Oct.-Nov 1971. It was an F-8 htat hit the roundown and caught fire spilling fuel and igniting it down the flight deck. If you know of any help please email me. Thanks

Name: Frederick T. Hollingworth
Email_Address: kewl_breze_1939@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: !959 to 1961
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 1st div
Date: 22 May 2005
Time: 10:19

Comments

Cruise to 7th fleet 1959 or 1960 I would Like a copy of the book of the cruise for 1959 or 1960

Name: Frederick T. Hollingworth
Email_Address: kewl_breze_1939@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: I don`t rember
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 1st div
Date: 22 May 2005
Time: 10:04

Comments

I would like a copy ove the book of 7th fleet in 1960

Name: Ed Klingener
Email_Address: eeeker@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: vaw11 det lima
Date: 21 May 2005
Time: 03:29

Comments

Best years of my life.If I could roll back the years my motto would'nt have been "give me liberty or give me leave"

Name: Basil Weaver
Email_Address: basil@san.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: fox division
Date: 20 May 2005
Time: 18:43

Comments

In fox division about 6 months, left ship in yards at Bremerton for FT "A" school. retired FCC in 90.

Comments

I received the biggest single donation for our Phone Card for Iraq and Afghanistan Vets project. The Teamsters Local Union 631, Las Vegas, donated $540.00. This brings our total to almost $9000.00. You can check the link on the top of the Home Page for more details. We have mailed out almost l600 two hour phone cards to l4 different military hospitals in the US. Why not give a little for those who are giving a lot?

Name: Roger Wortman, Sr
Email_Address: vfwortr@vba.va.gov
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ftl Deck
Date: 18 May 2005
Time: 15:59

Comments

Looking for anyone serving on CVA 19 Hancock in the early 60s that knows of the storage and use of agent orange for dispersal from organic aircraft in the Brown Water Areas. POC is name above. VFW Service Officer, Dept of Alaska 907-276-8213

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Records Chair
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 18 May 2005
Time: 12:48

Comments

The Ass'n. of Aviation Ordnancemen is having its reunion at Reno July 12-17 2005. One of the regulars on the AO Shack site has proposed that Hancock ordies have a get together, or maybe a hospitality suite, at the AAO reunion. If you are interested, let him hear from you. He is Don Baumer, and his E-mail address if disvoter@yahoo.com. Wayne Erven, you like Reno, don't you? And you are close by? Need a reason to go over there in July at AAO time? You could probably recruit some more members for the Hancock Association!

Name: Douglas W. Golden
Email_Address: jgolden@arkansas.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 71-73
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine Det.
Date: 17 May 2005
Time: 23:56

Comments

Just wandering what ever happened to the floating junkie. Ha!

Name: Richard L. Stiller
Email_Address: richard.l.stiller
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-213
Date: 17 May 2005
Time: 14:11

Comments

I was a member of VF-213 Fighter Squadron as the squadron painter.

Name: John Evarts
Email_Address: medic32p@mchsi.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 division
Date: 17 May 2005
Time: 10:29

Comments

i need to know what medals i would have gotten back then

Name: Rudy Flores
Email_Address: floresrudyfl@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: flight deck -crash crew
Date: 16 May 2005
Time: 12:10

Comments

First , I would like to thank Tom Wimberly for tring to help me prove that I did fly of off the ship and stayed in Danang. I am also disabled but I am tring to prove it is service connected. I am sending the $20.00 today because I beleive in what you are doing for all the men aboard the Hancock.

Name: Capt. Tim Nease
Email_Address: chief101cia@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 4 975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: USMC Force Recon
Date: 15 May 2005
Time: 15:56

Comments

OOO Rahh boys

Name: Donald Bingenheimer (Wing)
Email_Address: truckdriver@oregoncoast.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-3 Hanger Deck Plane pusher
Date: 15 May 2005
Time: 07:11

Comments

Great Website

Name: David Borden
Email_Address: akitaman_1@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Aviation Supply
Date: 14 May 2005
Time: 20:42

Comments

I believe i was in S3 Division from mid 1969 to December 1970. My division was headed by an E9 by the name of Tony (with an Italian last name) and a Warrant Officer whose name i forgot.

Name: Larry Lovelace
Email_Address: llovelace@carolina.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Operations
Date: 14 May 2005
Time: 16:13

Comments

The Hancock was my first ship...I was a RMSN..

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman and Ass'n. Past Pres.
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 14 May 2005
Time: 12:39

Comments

FOR TWO SHIPMATES WHO POSTED BELOW. Dave Stamer: thanks for the email address; that's what I had on record for you. For Ricky Byars: No, Rickey, I didn't remember you but you can bet I will now, with that new email address. "Sweetmama2?" As to Edward Boraski, I would have thought he was in the roster you received when you joined, but I'll send you what I have on him. All the best to both of you shipmates.

Comments

ENCOURAGING NEWS! Mostly we hear about World War II vets dying. And we are constantly losing our Association World War II members. When I started keeping the membership records seven years ago, we had well over 500 WW II shipmates in the Ass'n. Now it's less than 400. So what's encouraging, you say? Well, within the past year we've had 16 WW II veterans join the Association as new members! I think that's great!

Comments

FOR STEVEN PACKER, who posted below. Hey, Steven, one of your fireroom buddies is our website tender - Don Mettler, who was in No. 4 fire room practically his entire Navy career, 1971-75. He's also 1st Vice President of the Association. Did you know him? With a comment like "good friends, good times" you are a natural to become a member of the Hancock Asociation. I'll expect to see your application and twenty bucks in the mail soon!

Name: TOM WIMBERLY, MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN & PAST ASS'N. PRES.
Email_Address: TWIMBO@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 14 May 2005
Time: 08:59

Comments

HEY, I NEED SOME INFORMATION FROM THE SNIPES. Among the TAPS information in the next issue of the Hannah News, this will be included: "Hazel E. "Tweety Bird" Phillips, A2 Steam Gang, 65-69, played trombone in ship's band, died 9/16/93 at age 47 of a heart attack; reported by his widow, Vicky Phillips Adkins." For the snipes, when Vicky said he was in the "A2 steam gang" - can you explain that to me? It apparently means there was a part of A2 that worked on steam plumbing, maybe outside the main engineering spaces? Any amplifying information would be appreciated. Thanks.

Name: steven packer
Email_Address: cletapacker@netscape.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 0074-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: boilertechnician
Date: 14 May 2005
Time: 01:46

Comments

good friends goodtimes

Name: LT David Grove DC USN
Email_Address: dgrove1@dc.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: D Division
Date: 13 May 2005
Time: 22:50

Comments

I was an Asst. Dental Officer under Dental Officers LCDR J.J. Dunn & LCDR J.E. Corthay. Commanding Officers of the ship during that time .were CAPTAINS R. McPherson, H.L. Miller and F.E. Bakutis. The ship was home ported at NAS Alameda California.

Name: adjc samuel taylor
Email_Address: samtoy12BELLSOUTH.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: HC-1 1965/66 CRUISE
Division_Squadron_Detachment: HELICOPTOR COMBAT SOPPORT SQUADRON 1
Date: 13 May 2005
Time: 13:12

Comments

AIR CREWMAN FLYING PLANE GUARD

Name: Rickey Byars
Email_Address: sweetmama2@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v2-division
Date: 13 May 2005
Time: 05:45

Comments

I've had a change of email address. Just updating. Still looking to hear from Edward Boraski. Do you remember me? Rickey Byars

Name: Dave Stamer
Email_Address: dstamer315@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 71-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2/Cats
Date: 12 May 2005
Time: 21:51

Comments

Just wanted to advise fellow shipmates of my new E-Mail. Hope all are having smooth sailing.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com; tomwimberly@stx.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 10 May 2005
Time: 15:43

Comments

Re Agent Orange: until recent years, I would have said it was not used from carriers during the Vietnam War. But within the past few years, I have encountered lots of guys who said it was. If it was launched from carriers, it probably arrived on the carrier via underway replenishments, especially from AEs. Try other ship's web sites to make your inquiry also. I have encountered many guys who are trying to prove they were sent ashore in Vietnam; they indicate that just being on a ship may not be sufficient to prove exposure. Good luck.

Name: Omar Saenz
Email_Address: jsaenz19@stx.rr.co
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 7th fleet
Date: 10 May 2005
Time: 12:20

Comments

I was aboard the USS Shasta AE-6 during 1967/68. I was wondering if you or anyone knows how I can find out if we were shipping agent orange to veit nam. I have come down with vocal cvord cancer and other diseases associated with agent orange , but the VA says that if I did not set foot on land or otherwise came in contact I am not considered exposed.

Name: John E Brainard II
Email_Address: optonline.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944 - 45
Division_Squadron_Detachment: F6F-5-VB-7
Date: 09 May 2005
Time: 09:35

Comments

Correction: LTJG George S. Brainard, 320881, flew an F9F, VF-837 SQUADRON aboard the USS ANTIETAM, not an F4. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Gold Star in lieu of a Second Air Medal and six additional medals.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n. Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 08 May 2005
Time: 20:37

Comments

FOR JOHN E. BRAINARD II who posted below. Thanks for providing the name of your brother, LTJG George S. Brainard (VB-7 F4U pilot, 1944-45). It's sad that he survived the big war, but then lost his life in Korean combat operations. I have added his name and date of death to our Association's records. His name will be shown in the "TAPS" section of future editions of the roster of members which is provided to new members. His name will also appear in the programs distributed when we have the Memorial Service at our reunions. At the next update of the TAPS list on the web site (said update performed by Web Tender Don Mettler), his name will be included. I will also put his name in the TAPS section of our next newsletter (due out June 1). You are eligible to be an Associate Member of our Hancock Association, if you are interested. We'd be proud to have you.

Name: John E. Brainard II
Email_Address: bamllc@optonline.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944 - 1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VB - 7
Date: 07 May 2005
Time: 11:34

Comments

My brother Lt. j.g. George S. Brainard, 320881, USNR seved aboard the USS Hancock as an F4U pilot 1944 - 45. He also served on the USS Antietam as an F4 pilot . He died in combat 4 November, 1951. Your website is a great memorial to all served aboard the ship.

Name: ron marquez
Email_Address: rick at letts design .comnone
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1975o
Division_Squadron_Detachment: marine corps helos
Date: 05 May 2005
Time: 21:47

Comments

i was a marine aboard her for a few seconds to drop of viet people operation frequent wind

Name: Lou Moretton
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CCA/CATCC
Date: 04 May 2005
Time: 10:21

Comments

This is for Wayne; I can still give you the wine you need at my discount,but there will be a shipping charge of $27 per case. I am not familear with the company that contacted you. It is not part of our company. We do have a 1.5L cab but not in wood for $59 and a 3L in wood for $150. These are NOT your prices.We do not have anything larger. Let me know what you want to do. No hurry ,we have plenty of time. Hope all is well with and yours. Come and see me soon. BUD!

Name: Ralph P Ulrich
Email_Address: ralphu@att.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1945-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: K-1Radio
Date: 03 May 2005
Time: 22:21

Comments

Trying to find email address of Victor Mierta

Name: Richard LeClaire
Email_Address: leclaire@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: C2- Cat crew
Date: 03 May 2005
Time: 21:11

Comments

My two years on the Hancock taught me a lot about life and gave me a lot of great memories.

Name: wymore michael j [willy]
Email_Address: wymore@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: g-div
Date: 03 May 2005
Time: 10:17

Comments

worked on flight deck

Name: John A. Pummell
Email_Address: pummellja@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-24
Date: 02 May 2005
Time: 11:36

Comments

I deployed on the Hannah from Feb-Oct 1972 to WestPac (Vietnam). I was an aviation ordnanceman in Fighter Squadron 24, which flew F8-J Crusaders.

Name: Bruce Tanner
Email_Address: bruce.tanner@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 75-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G-Div.
Date: 01 May 2005
Time: 21:37

Comments

This weekend was the 30th anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind and the fall of Saigon. As most of you know the USS Hancock played an important role in this event. For those of us who were aboard at that time I’m sure we all have memories of the event that we will never forget. I would like to reflect and share a few of mine with you. I’m sure many of you remember that we waited off the coast for nearly two weeks waiting for the evacuation to begin with in the hour. We were on a 3-hour alert status and then we would hear the announcement Deep Purple, Deep Purple and this meant we were now on a one hour alert. This went on for over a week. I remember the Captain coming on the 1-MC one morning and saying, “I suppose you people as the crew would like to know what the hell is going on. Frankly so would I”. I was working on the flight deck and I was up there all night. I remember seeing the helicopter go down and watched the two crewmen get rescued. One of them was hurt pretty bad. We brought him down on the flight deck ordnance elevator where I was working that night. I remember around daylight we received an emergency call that the marines who were still at the embassy were under attack and needed to be evacuated immediately. The corpsman were brought to the flight deck and met the returning helicopters with stretchers. Turned out no one was hurt they were just worried that they were going to be left behind. I can’t say that I blame them that would have been pretty scary. These are just a few of my memories of that event. Maybe some of the others would share a few of theirs.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address:
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 01 May 2005
Time: 09:15

Comments

NOTE TO ALL WHO POST: I just noticed that my email address was not included in the post I made addressed to Lisa Martin. Lisa, my email is twimbo@aol.com. For our Association Web Guru Don Mettler: I am sure you are happy to see that you have a little glitch to work on fixing. Block some of your precious spare time. FOR POSTERS: Better include your email address in your text until Don gets this fixed.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address:
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
Date: 01 May 2005
Time: 09:09

Comments

For Lisa Cochran Martin, who posted below. I just checked all the membership information I have, and as far as I can tell, your Dad was never a member of the Hancock Association. If you would please send me your Dad's date of death, I would like to add him to our records, and include his name as a deceased shipmate in the list I publish and distribute at our memorial ceremony that we conduct at our reunions. If you know what division he served in, or what his rate or rank was, inform me of that also. Let me know if you have any questions. Tom Wimberly, Association Membership Chairman and Past President

Name: Lisa Cochran Martin
Email_Address:
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: xxxxxx
Division_Squadron_Detachment: xxxxxx
Date: 30 Apr 2005
Time: 17:02

Comments

My father, Wayne Leonard Cochran, served on the Hannah, Dec. 1965-Dec. 1968. This past summer (2004) I was visiting the National Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola, and I looked up and there on display was one of Hannah's jets. It brought tears to my eyes.

Name: Warren
Email_Address:
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1974-5
Division_Squadron_Detachment: USMC-VMA
Date: 27 Apr 2005
Time: 20:01

Comments

If anyone is looking for a great Hancock display model, you should check out Scalecraft Models. They have a fantastic mahogany model that is already completed. They told me that only five are in stock.

Check them out here: http://www.scalecraft.com

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address:
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Division #4 Fireroom
Date: 27 Apr 2005
Time: 01:54

Comments

This Friday, 29Apr, will be the 30th Anniversary of the last action in the Republic of South Vietnam, Operation "Frequent Wind" and the evacutation of Saigon. It was a time to remember and one that I will never forget. It closes a very painful chapter of US history. Remember the POWs/MIAs that are still there and those who paid the ultimate price there. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS. PEACE.

Name: John Wicks
Email_Address: wicks@winfinity.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968&69
Division_Squadron_Division: Marine Det.
Date: 26 Apr 2005
Time: 15:00

Comments

Just iooking for ribbions in that time.

Name: THOMAS STOREY
Email_Address: SURFNDJ@ AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964 TO 1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 CATS
Date: 26 Apr 2005
Time: 14:41

Comments

STILL LOOKING FOR AN OLD SHIPMATE FROM DALLAS BY THE NAME OF BRANDENBURG. WORKED WITH ME IN V-2 division.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 25 Apr 2005
Time: 07:28

Comments

For Rudy Hubbard: got your new address, phone, & E-mail that you posted. Thanks! Now the first line of your Hannah News mailing label won't have those codes to let you know I need Email and phone info!

For John Pangburn: Jim Hornick and Lee Morris were super guys we really depended on when I was XO. Jim retired as a commander. Kraft had gone, and so had you, when I checked aboard. Jim Hornick came to the San Diego reunion in 2000, and I bought him an Association membership for two years, but he didn't renew. As far as I know, he is still in Palm Desert playing golf every day. He and I talked about Lee Morris, but I have had no contact with Lee. If you know where he is, let me know! Why don't you join? We need you!

Name: Gregg Hodgking
Email_Address: gahodgki@srpnet.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: G-Division
Date: 25 Apr 2005
Time: 07:13

Comments

Two West Pacs and the Saigon Evacuation.. Something that changed my life, and regret nothing....

Name: Dennis Wallace
Email_Address: baloser@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: VA 215
Date: 24 Apr 2005
Time: 23:42

Comments

This is a great site. I remember a pilot that didn't return in 1964-65 from a mission in Viet Nam. My division officer LTJG Bush. God rest his sole.

Name: Rudy Hubbard
Email_Address: rudyhubbard@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: Airgroup 7
Date: 24 Apr 2005
Time: 14:21

Comments

Change of Address: New address 4148 Abington Woods Circle Vero Beach, FL 32967-8812 772-299-1375 772-299-1049 fax

Name: John C. Pangburn LI2
Email_Address: jjcmm@LOCALNET.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-70
Division_Squadron_Division: x DIVISION
Date: 24 Apr 2005
Time: 05:53

Comments

I went aboard when the ship was in Hunters Point yard for overhaul. Transferred from the USS Curituck. Lt. Kraft was X div officer and then Jim Hornick. Cwo morris was personel officer when I seperated 10/70.

Name: Randy Davis
Email_Address: rdavis19@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1/66-8/66
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-216
Date: 23 Apr 2005
Time: 15:29

Comments

I spent only seven months aboard, a most memorable experience. The Hancock was commissioned with a month of my birthday, and was amazed when I first read the plaque on the hanger deck that she was so "old". Now looking back forty years I guess she was just hitting her prime... A terrific site - thanks.

Name: Ross LaPorte
Email_Address: rlaporte3966@netzero.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: OA Division/Aerology
Date: 22 Apr 2005
Time: 15:27

Comments

One of my BEST duty assignments!

Name: Charles Yetter HM-1 Ret.
Email_Address: oldcrab@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: VA 164 Goast Riders/ Medical Dept.
Date: 20 Apr 2005
Time: 09:49

Comments

I made one cruse on board, Hancock was my first carrier, I later served on 4 more. It seems that when we left yankee station we went to Austriala, and crossed the equator and many of us became a shellbacks, what a day that was. The Hancock brings back some good memories.

Name: Charles Yetter
Email_Address: oldcrab@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: VA164
Date: 20 Apr 2005
Time: 08:49

Comments

I was a hospital corpsman attached to the airwing, worked in the medical department. I made one cruse off the coast of VietNam.

Name: charles t blanc
Email_Address: ccblanc1@tds.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: v-2 div. catapults
Date: 19 Apr 2005
Time: 05:08

Comments

would like to hear from former ship mates

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 18 Apr 2005
Time: 06:18

Comments

For James Grizzell, who posted below. Are you interested in getting in contact with some shipmates who were aboard when you were? Why don't you join the Association? You'd receive a roster of members, and quarterly newsletters. We generally get about 25 new members a quarter. Next month one of them may be an old friend of yours. If he's not on-line, and a site visitor, you won't know. Twenty dollars for a two-year membership. I don't know how we do it, but that's all we're charging.

Name: james grizzell
Email_Address: BGriz77424@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: B - # 2 FIREROOM
Date: 17 Apr 2005
Time: 06:30

Comments

I BEEN ON THIS SITE NOW FEW YRS BUT HAVNT REALLY RAN INTO ANY OF THE GUYS WHO WERE IN DURING MY TIME ABORD SHIP.ILL KEEP ON TRYING.

Name: Allen, Thomas W.
Email_Address: nellatom54@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972 - 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: OP-Photo
Date: 16 Apr 2005
Time: 23:09

Comments

Great site. I have some Pictures of the Hand Job in operations in the Tonkin. Maybe I can get some of the copies off to you.

Name: CSC Diego B. Sabiniano
Email_Address: dsabiniano@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: S-2 Division
Date: 15 Apr 2005
Time: 23:20

Comments

Enjoyed my cruise and duty with the outstanding and outpouring cooperation of all hands...A Great Ship, with great sailors. TY and keep the good work.

Name: James L. Owens
Email_Address: oenghus@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00000
Division_Squadron_Division: Visitor
Date: 15 Apr 2005
Time: 19:24

Comments

I was XO of the Marine Detachment in USS ST. Paul in the 1950's We spent a number of days at sea in company with Hancock. Fair winds to you.

Name: Michael Postolan Jr
Email_Address: mikepjr@usshancock.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: none.
Division_Squadron_Division: none.
Date: 15 Apr 2005
Time: 16:25

Comments

Hi all ....The phone card Page is located here http://www.usshancock.net/phone_card_donation_page.htm I forgot to tell Wayne the final address for the pages.

Name: Wayne Erven, President Elect
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Ops Office
Date: 15 Apr 2005
Time: 16:17

Comments

PHONE CARD PROJECT. Mike Postolan has opened a website for our Phone Card Project. Check it out at: www.usshancock.net/phonecard.htm. We are over $5000.00 now, with over 1100 cards distributed to our wounded vets in military hospitals in the US. If you haven't donated, or would like to add to previous donations, we would be happy to have you do so. Remember, these guys are the younger generation that is following us into harms way, and deserve our consideration. Smooth sailing to all. Wayne

Name: Attilio Al Serafini
Email_Address: attilioserafini@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-62
Division_Squadron_Division: Supply
Date: 14 Apr 2005
Time: 15:23

Comments

Enjoyed the reunion last year. The association leadership does an outstanding job. Thank you!

Name: Ron Wilkins
Email_Address: ronaldwilkins@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: CR-DIVISION
Date: 14 Apr 2005
Time: 12:06

Comments

Made three cruises on Hancock with a lot of fine people, and would like to contact some of them again.

Name: Dave (Frenchy) Tonnancour
Email_Address: davet@cornellcorporation.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Crash Crew
Date: 12 Apr 2005
Time: 15:23

Comments

I have heard from a few of the guys because of this site. I read it all the time .As we get older the memories Are more important to us . thanks for a great website.

Name: Steve Gorek
Email_Address: sjgorek@att.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973- 1974
Division_Squadron_Division: Vaw 111 Det 2
Date: 11 Apr 2005
Time: 11:17

Comments

A very nice site, I'm happy to have come across it. A lot memories come back!

Name: Richard Klemmer
Email_Address: richandkathyk@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-61, 1968-69
Division_Squadron_Division: vf-111, v-6 and vaw-11 det 19
Date: 11 Apr 2005
Time: 00:19

Comments

She was the first CVA I served on and the last, an outstanding ship.

Name: A.R.Patten
Email_Address: Patsrays@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1943-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: M Div,main engines
Date: 10 Apr 2005
Time: 20:02

Comments

Address 9615 E. Oak Ct. Floral City, Fl Phone 352 341 1714 E.mail patsrays@earthlink,net Let me hear from you

Name: A.R. Patten
Email_Address: patsrays@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1943-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: M Div. Main engines
Date: 10 Apr 2005
Time: 19:55

Comments

I live in Floral City, Fl .Retired from the US Coast Guard. Phone 352 341 1714 Let me hear from you.

Name: Scott Bishop
Email_Address: scott_bishop@sharon.k12.pa.us
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division
Date: 09 Apr 2005
Time: 20:55

Comments

Served in Boiler room #2

Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@msn dot com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 64-66
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 AG
Date: 09 Apr 2005
Time: 19:53

Comments

For David Byrum, Tried to email you using email address you left on quarterdeck log. Didn't work. I used byrum@bendnet.

Name: Patrick A. Casey
Email_Address: pacpalaw
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1962-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-215
Date: 07 Apr 2005
Time: 16:07

Comments

For those who did not return!

Name: Ruben Valdez
Email_Address: cookieduster2004@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: Engineering
Date: 05 Apr 2005
Time: 23:37

Comments

Main engineroom

Name: Maddison
Email_Address: txruvyredgrapefruit@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: 7/14/21
Date: 05 Apr 2005
Time: 13:00

Comments

Howdy! Im having fun and looking for the USS Will Rogers

Name: ADJ-2 Ronald G. Stewart
Email_Address: ronbon@chouteautel.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 65-66, 67-68
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211
Date: 05 Apr 2005
Time: 12:40

Comments

Alive and well in Oklahoma with the love of my life Lynnette, retired and playing golf everyday, all my shipmates take care.

Name: Donna Lake
Email_Address: vze4qtb9@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954 / 1955
Division_Squadron_Division: uss cole
Date: 05 Apr 2005
Time: 08:42

Comments

found my father but too late he died a few yrs back;i remember him being a chief petty officer on the uss cole or charles ware; his name was herbert lake; any info would be helpful. thank you his daughter/ last seen my father in 1960

Name: Samuel F Crabtree
Email_Address: sfcrabtre@cableone.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1941-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: US Army Officer
Date: 04 Apr 2005
Time: 22:16

Comments

Would like a pay scale chart for Military Officers

Name: Don Johnson
Email_Address: carmadon@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division
Date: 04 Apr 2005
Time: 18:45

Comments

Change of address, change of email address. Hope to hear from shipmates.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 03 Apr 2005
Time: 08:32

Comments

For William Comi, who posted below, and others seeking shipmates. If you are serious, the best way is through membership in the Association. $20 for two years. I don't see how we do it. With membership, you get the quarterly newsletters in which new members' names and addresses are listed, and you get a free roster of members. Also you can get assistance from me -- I have much of the Association's records on past and present members in my computer. You are invited to join us!

Name: william comi
Email_Address: FLIGHTTABS@MSN.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: ORDINANCE V-5
Date: 02 Apr 2005
Time: 20:31

Comments

SEARCHING FOR SHIPMATES ABOARD THE HANCOCK 1955-56

Name: Jerry N. Smith
Email_Address: jmarwaz@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: v-5 (G-M Division)
Date: 31 Mar 2005
Time: 19:35

Comments

It was a great experience. Fond memories. I am still friends (today) with some of my shipmates. H.D. Polf, JJ Clark, Jim Perry, ---Don Unruh

Name: Mike Schofield
Email_Address: phantomfire1@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974 /1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VMFA115 / 7th Fleet
Date: 31 Mar 2005
Time: 11:24

Comments

detachment for evac of SVN

Name: maurice duke
Email_Address: jmduke@vcu.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-56
Division_Squadron_Division: ship's company op division
Date: 31 Mar 2005
Time: 08:35

Comments

I'd be happy to get email from any of the old photogs who were aboard in '55 and '56. I was one of the photographers for the cruise book and still have fond memories of "growing up," during that time.

Name: ken fausch
Email_Address: basser@iowatelecom.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: 0a division
Date: 31 Mar 2005
Time: 07:40

Comments

Iwas one of the weather guessers up on 07 level just starting to look for old mates

Name: HM3 Al Oren
Email_Address: revasoren@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VF211
Date: 30 Mar 2005
Time: 17:57

Comments

I remember reading the POD and all the Captain's masts given by Capt. Fellows

Name: Robert E Dyer
Email_Address: redyer@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944=1945
Division_Squadron_Division: Radar Tech
Date: 28 Mar 2005
Time: 12:10

Comments

Plank Owner, Pre Commission Detail Transferred to Astoria the day of the signing of the peace treaty on the Missouri in Tokio Bay Didn't know about this website 82 yr old

Name: Ronald E Dean
Email_Address: rond73@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: Raido Shack
Date: 27 Mar 2005
Time: 22:44

Comments

A good ship. A lot of memeries. I was able to serve with good men

Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: chitownjak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965/68
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 div
Date: 26 Mar 2005
Time: 19:18

Comments

Please check out my Hancock site at USS Hancock CV/CVA-19.com and sign my guest book.

Name: Gregory A. Morrow
Email_Address: etdude1@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: OE Division
Date: 23 Mar 2005
Time: 10:28

Comments

The USS Hancock was my first sea duty assignment and most memorable. I checked aboard in Subic Bay in 1972, fresh out of school. I was an ETR3 at the time and really didn't know a thing. I left the Hancock four years and three Westpac Cruises later. I still tell stories to this day of the time I spent on the Hanna. They were the best of times and they were the worst of times. I suppose that is why the memories linger after all these years. Although I'm not a member of the Association, I will join shortly and hopefully attend one of the reunions and meet some old shipmates.

Name: William L. Brainerd
Email_Address: wlbrainerd@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 6/7/59 thru 2/1/62
Division_Squadron_Division: OR DIV (RM2)
Date: 23 Mar 2005
Time: 07:54

Comments

I enjoyed my time on Hanna very much, but didn't enjoy the 3mo tour doing mess duty!! I'd do my time all over again in a NY minute if I could--it would be great to see my friends again. Also my favorite ports of call and especially seeing the ocean at sunrise or sunset while out in the middle of nowhere. Wasn't too crazy about riding out those typhoon's in the South China sea either! ha Anyway, I'm gonna join the club so if any of my old pals see this I would enjoy very much hearing form you. Wliilam L. Brainerd (RM2) OR DIV Memphis Tenn

Name: DALE KNEPSHIELD
Email_Address: dalefromakron2@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: A-DIV O2N2
Date: 21 Mar 2005
Time: 17:12

Comments

This site really takes me back.

Name: victor keierleber
Email_Address: vkeier@excite.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965 & 1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 flight gear issue man
Date: 21 Mar 2005
Time: 04:19

Comments

I was flight gear issue man for all flight deck crews and equiptment, and also worked in fly 3 and fly 2 when they could use an extra hand. looking for a cruise book for 65 - 66

Name: Herbert Fraser
Email_Address: frasehe@earlham.edu
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1943-1944
Division_Squadron_Division: Fighter Squadron VF 7
Date: 19 Mar 2005
Time: 10:49

Comments

Are there any members from this squadron?

Name: Jim Haffner
Email_Address: jmandjd51@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211
Date: 18 Mar 2005
Time: 18:55

Comments

Great site!!

Name: Alfonso Navarro
Email_Address: mulato@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: Blueshirt - V1
Date: 18 Mar 2005
Time: 16:48

Comments

I miss you guy's, and would love to see some of you guys again, or at least talk, chat. mulato@sbcglobal.net or call: 916-410-3828 get in contact please

Name: Travis Glenn
Email_Address: travisab1@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00000
Division_Squadron_Division: 00000
Date: 17 Mar 2005
Time: 22:38

Comments

I was on the USS Bausell DD 845 from 1961 to 1964. I've been aboard the Hancock a many a times. My ship plane guarded for the Hancock a many a time also. I just thought I'd stop in and say hello. Soooo, hello all. Good ship the hancock was, I guess it's in mothballs now huh???. Regards, Travis

Name: Lou Moretton
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OC/CATCC
Date: 17 Mar 2005
Time: 10:03

Comments

This is for Kawawa who claims to have been in OC DIV from 1965 to 1967. Iwas in OC DIV, but i don't remember you. Did you go by a nick name that I may remember? I am very much interested to contact any one from OC DIV from 1965 to 1967. WEB MASTER: KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

Name: Jerry Thomasson
Email_Address: Jthomasono4@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: po3 sk3
Date: 14 Mar 2005
Time: 21:28

Comments

I was wondering if any of your men came down with agent orange? About two radio ship near you said they did come down with agent orange. Becase the agent orange would drift for miles. I was on th Strauss DDG-16 we got some does of agent orange. Thank for your time Jerry Thomasson

Name: Gary piller
Email_Address: mable@dwave.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: not aboard
Division_Squadron_Division: cooks mate
Date: 14 Mar 2005
Time: 17:45

Comments

my father was a cook aboard the hannah 1944 45 during the jap kamikazi attacks His name was Othello J Piller (stub)

Name: Frank Schumacher
Email_Address: fjdocshoe@aol
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: did not serve
Division_Squadron_Division: Just a visitor
Date: 14 Mar 2005
Time: 12:29

Comments

Just writing on behalf of my late uncle. Omar G. Varin. I know he was on the Hancock during WWII. He talk about many great men that served with him and I was wondering if anyone was around who know him.

Thanks Frank

Name: terry schilling
Email_Address: terry.schilling@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-45
Division_Squadron_Division: ships cook
Date: 13 Mar 2005
Time: 14:58

Comments

hello, my late father inlaw served in the pacific during wwII . I don,t know much about his past service and would like to know more. I believe he was on the hancock in 1944-45 and was a ships cook 2nd class(sc2). His name was Albert J lehman and if you could help I would be very grateful. He was a great guy. thank you very much.

Name: Thomas E. MengeL
Email_Address: tmengel@swneb.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959 1963
Division_Squadron_Division: V1 Div. crash and salvage
Date: 13 Mar 2005
Time: 14:02

Comments

Just wanted to say hi to any ship mates .

Name: Mike Caulfield
Email_Address: mtkaka@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: VFP-63 DET-1
Date: 13 Mar 2005
Time: 08:05

Comments

Regarding asbestos cancer (mesothelioma), try emailing Jim Grahame at jgrahame@sbcglobal.net . He has it mesothelioma and last I heard was still in treatment. He may know the latest regarding asbestos litigation.

Name: Stewart P. Smith
Email_Address: buzzard18.1@netzero.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1942-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: Horseshoe on the tail
Date: 13 Mar 2005
Time: 02:32

Comments

My father was a TBM pilot on your ship. his name was Elmer P. Smith (EPtheAP) I would like to know if you can tell me anything about him. He never talked much about himself. I know he was highly decorated and would like to know something about him. Thank You

Comments

Just had a letter with reinstatement fee for a member who had dropped out last year. Not having an easy time financially, apparently. He asked, "Is there anything new about this asbestos cancer?" That's all he said. Is there a basic list of questions to ask him to see if he is trying the proper actions to get help? I will write him. He's not on line. Thanks.

Name: dave price
Email_Address: daveprice37@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 55-57
Division_Squadron_Division: marine detachment
Date: 12 Mar 2005
Time: 08:03

Comments

I can never tell you how happy I am that I signed the Quarterdeck Log.I found a friend I had been looking for 47 yrs.He is Rex Lewis.That led to another friend Lin McCollum.Thank you so much.

Name: John S. Candler
Email_Address: johnscandler@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1988-2001
Division_Squadron_Division: G-Div
Date: 11 Mar 2005
Time: 12:54

Comments

Been a long time. Any of the OI guys out there? Any 'Monkey Mountain - 'Panama' folks?

Name: Jim Purington
Email_Address: jimpur_96007@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: OOOOO
Division_Squadron_Division: Unknown
Date: 11 Mar 2005
Time: 11:16

Comments

Looking for Don B. Gosner

Earlier years aboard your Ship.

Name: Dick Cadger
Email_Address: dickcadger@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Oct 1966 - Dec 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: Communications Radio
Date: 10 Mar 2005
Time: 14:26

Comments

Hancock was my first ship, came as a seaman apprentice, left as an RM2...retired in 1986 as an RMC.. Hancock is always in my memory.

Comments

For Ann Van Eaton Crosby, who posted below. I searched for USS Enterprise, and clicked on the Enterprise CV-6 site. Found a link to the CV-6 Association and found the following.

QUOTE National Reunion: Corpus Christi, Texas October 5-8, 2005 The Association's 2005 National Reunion will be held at the Emerald Beach Holiday Inn, on downtown Corpus Christi's beachfront. Bill Hay's daughter Grace Neie and her husband Elvis are honored to be the first "Enterprise Kids" to organize a National Reunion. They hope to attract many regular reunion attendees, as well as "first-time" CV-6 veterans, and more children and grandchildren of Enterprise's veterans. With a planned tour of USS Lexington CV-16 and other events, this promises to be great reunion! For more information, please contact Grace Hay Neie at 210-655-3520, or by e-mail at egneie@aol.com. UNQUOTE The Holiday Inn Emerald Beach is a good site for a reunion. The Hancock Assn 1996 reunion was held there. I was coordinator.

Name: ann van eaton crosby
Email_Address: crosbyr@cableone.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1941-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: not sure
Date: 09 Mar 2005
Time: 19:58

Comments

I don't know if you can help me find what I am looking for but, here goes. My father, Charles Van Eaton, was on the USS Enterprise 1941--I am trying to find some info on a reunion they are having in Corpus Christi in Oct.--if you can give me some info I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Ann Crosby

Name: albert spratley
Email_Address: alndeb@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: m-div
Date: 09 Mar 2005
Time: 08:56

Comments

just read today their going to sink the uss america this year.its a sad day,i remember back in 65 when she was commissioned.kinda prtial to cvas.just a though.

Name: W. Fred Short
Email_Address: ferd3@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-45
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-7 Pilot
Date: 09 Mar 2005
Time: 05:50

Comments

Well done.

Name: Dallas Tohill
Email_Address: dallast12@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: CR Div
Date: 07 Mar 2005
Time: 18:13

Comments

Very nice web page. Thank you for contacting me. How time flies.

Name: Duane Wilson
Email_Address: wilsond123@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963 - 1967
Division_Squadron_Division: electr
Date: 05 Mar 2005
Time: 00:00

Comments

I was not on the USS Hancock but my father was he has told me many stories from when he was in the navy. His name is Wayne Wilson he was in the navy from around 1963 - 1967. If anyone would like to get in touch with him you can reach him through me.

Regards,

Duane Wilson

Name: DIEGO SABINIANO
Email_Address: dsabiniano@comcast.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1959-1963/1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: S-5 Division
Date: 04 Mar 2005
Time: 18:14

Comments

Outstanding website.

Name: DIEGO SABINIANO
Email_Address: dsabiniano@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1963/1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: S-5 Division
Date: 04 Mar 2005
Time: 18:11

Comments

I am so glad to have found your website, as much as I enjoyed my tour onboard a great ship.

Name: James Sayre
Email_Address: jasay1959@maysvilleky.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: xxxxx
Division_Squadron_Division: weps/g-4 flight deck
Date: 03 Mar 2005
Time: 13:26

Comments

uss kitty hawk cv-63 81-83

Name: William Roser
Email_Address: waroser@netscape.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Fuels
Date: 02 Mar 2005
Time: 06:50

Comments

I just found this site and it is great. I am going to become a member of the Association and hope to be at the next reunion. This site brings back a lot of good memories.

Name: william comi
Email_Address: flighttabs@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: DIVISION V-5
Date: 28 Feb 2005
Time: 20:32

Comments

TASK FORCE 77 WITH AIR GROUP-12 ABOARD. F-7U CUTLASS, F9F-8 COUGARS, AD-6, SKYRAIDERS, AND A COUPLE F2H-2 MARINE PHOTO A/C

Name: william comi
Email_Address: flighttabs@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: DIVISION V-5
Date: 28 Feb 2005
Time: 20:32

Comments

TASK FORCE 77 WITH AIR GROUP-12 ABOARD. F-7U CUTLASS, F9F-8 COUGARS, AD-6, SKYRAIDERS, AND A COUPLE F2H-2 MARINE PHOTO A/C

Comments

HERE'S A VERY INTERESTING SITE. If you were aboard a carrier during the Vietnam conflict, you can view the port visits the ship made during its cruises. Gerry Hamm, a aviation ordnanceman, posted this on the AO Shack site.

http://www.history.navy.mil/download/cv-deploy-vietnam.htm

Comments

FOR BENEDICT GIACOLONE, WHO POSTED BELOW. Wow, another World War II guy who is on line and on our web site! We still have almost 400 World War II members. We'd be glad to have you as a member.

Benedict, you need to know about the Hancock history book published by the Association. It was published in 1999, and revised last year. Lots of pictures and brief biographies of former crewmembers. The ship's World War II history is very well covered.

Here's the info about it that has been published in the newsletter: HANCOCK REVISED HISTORY BOOK. It’s available. Prices: $54.00 for a standard book, $89.00 for deluxe leather bound. Name embossing (one line, 24 spaces maximum), $6.00 per book. Add $7.00 for shipping and handling. Order from Turner Publishing (Hancock Book), PO Box 3101, Paducah, KY 42002-3101. Questions: phone 270/443-0121.

Comments

For Larry Roan, VF-154, who posted below. Join the Association and you'll receive a roster of members, with mailing address, email address, years aboard, division or squadron. $20 will cover you for two years worth of quarterly rosters. ($20! How can we keep the dues that low!)

Name: Benedict Giacolone
Email_Address: fmcsva@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-45
Division_Squadron_Division: Fuel Service
Date: 27 Feb 2005
Time: 16:08

Comments

Good to see pictures of my past

Name: Larry Roan
Email_Address: lsroan@toastnet.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958 + 1959
Division_Squadron_Division: vf-154
Date: 27 Feb 2005
Time: 09:01

Comments

Liketo hear from squad. shipmated of the FJ and F8 yrs. regards lb

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 26 Feb 2005
Time: 08:42

Comments

I AM POSTING THIS FOR A SHIPMATE WHO DOESN'T HAVE A COMPUTER, BUT HAS A FRIEND WHO HAS A COMPUTER.

QUOTE My name is Joe Guthrie and I am trying to find an old ship buddy. His name is Al Alpers. He was a Yeoman and a friend of mine while I was on the USS Hancock in 1956. If you can held me locate him I would appreciate it. My phone number is 256-247-3127. I live in Florence, Alabama. You can e-mail me at this location (Wrigh600@bellsouth.net ), which is a friend of mine and I will get the information. UNQUOTE

Name: Steve McIntire
Email_Address: sdmcintire@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: S-7 Division
Date: 25 Feb 2005
Time: 07:09

Comments

Trying to locate other 1970-71 S-7 Div personnel. Plan on attending 2006 Reunion and hope to get as many of them to do so as well.

Name: Lorie Alspach (Mark Lasley)
Email_Address: cubyelorie@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: Snipes
Date: 24 Feb 2005
Time: 17:37

Comments

I am his step daughter looking for info. and buddies Of Mark Lasley - He was a Machinest on USS Intrepid

Name: James (Jim) R. Barbour
Email_Address: barbour9@pacbell.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 Arresting Gear
Date: 24 Feb 2005
Time: 11:12

Comments

Please add my email to your members list. Like to hear from any of the V2 gang still around........Jim

Comments

The Ship's Store stocks some cruise books on CDs now. To see samples of the books, check out: http://virtualcruisebooks.com/v-web/gallery/virtual-cruise-books. A lot of time and effort has been put into this by Mike Postolan Jr, son of PHC Mike Posstolan Sr, USN, Ret. For those who have lost, or never had, their cruise books, this is the next best thing!

Name: Edward (eddy) Jantzen
Email_Address: tukecity@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: V2-AG
Date: 24 Feb 2005
Time: 01:07

Comments

While looking thru the log -ran across the name max pate. I would appreciate if max would e-mail me with an update on the old ag crew.

Name: Dave Newcomer
Email_Address: dnewc52@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: OI Div.
Date: 23 Feb 2005
Time: 13:06

Comments

Great site, joining today

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: B Div - 4 Fireroom
Date: 22 Feb 2005
Time: 23:11

Comments

Please check the website for an update on the 2006 USS Hancock Association Reunion in Charleston, South Carolina. Aug. 26, 2006 through Aug. 31, 2006. Start planning now and hope to see you there.

Name: tony vega
Email_Address: amugvega@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: 3rd div/s-1div
Date: 22 Feb 2005
Time: 18:19

Comments

I like to hear from guys of s-1 or 3rd div 58-62

Name: Roger Conn
Email_Address: connsplace@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Cats
Date: 22 Feb 2005
Time: 16:22

Comments

Hey Cat crew lets have a get together, we should all be old enough to most all of us to be retired, Maybe Max can get some type of reunion set up?

Name: steve bonom CS2
Email_Address: bonomsupp@oponline.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: S-2 Commissary
Date: 22 Feb 2005
Time: 13:50

Comments

yup ,i was the one that ran the bake shop on board /you know the fresh bread /cakes and breakfast pastries and a lot of you visited my domain in the late night hours or early morning for a few samples , I guess next to the CO and XO the bakers and cooks were the people to know

Name: G W Johnson
Email_Address: gwjohnson52@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: OE - Operations Electronics
Date: 21 Feb 2005
Time: 23:07

Comments

It's been over 30 years now and I've forgotten more than I care to think about. I'd like to hear from Pinky or Kirby or Spencer or anyone else who would care to rekindle some old memories. There were 3 Johnsons in OE. I was known as Geedub.

Name: Schaffer J. H.
Email_Address: j-h-s@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: A Div. Steam Cats
Date: 21 Feb 2005
Time: 11:05

Comments

I didn't realise this page existed

Name: JIM KENDRICK
Email_Address: JKJKGVNV@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970 - 1974
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-164 / AT3
Date: 19 Feb 2005
Time: 18:42

Comments

GHOSTRIDERS FOR EVER!

Name: LEWIS DORSEY JR.
Email_Address: NicDors@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 65-67
Division_Squadron_Division: 1ST DIVISION
Date: 18 Feb 2005
Time: 17:27

Comments

I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BE IN TOUCH WITH MY FORMER SHIPMATES WHO SERVED ABOARD THE HANCOCK FROM 65-68

Name: B.D. Chitwood
Email_Address: bchitwood@cinci.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: Medical H-Division
Date: 17 Feb 2005
Time: 15:25

Comments

Wonderful Site. Enjoyed my time aboard the Hanna

Name: monroe hak
Email_Address: fmhak@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: cs div. sm3
Date: 16 Feb 2005
Time: 08:41

Comments

very good sight.

Name: Joe Reynolds
Email_Address: LincolnMKIV@att,net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: E DIV.
Date: 15 Feb 2005
Time: 18:20

Comments

Engineman ,FORWARD EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR ROOM IS WHERE I WAS ASSIGNED FOR THE THREE YEARS I WAS ABORD HER.

Name: Phil Holman
Email_Address: yguardian1@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-76
Division_Squadron_Division: Painted the monkey folso by myself..lol
Date: 15 Feb 2005
Time: 16:40

Comments

Like to Hear From Old Shipmates....Remember Olongapo!!!

Name: Jerry Adams
Email_Address: jreader6@att.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211
Date: 15 Feb 2005
Time: 16:17

Comments

Checking for any old buddies from the Hancock or the old squadron

Name: WILLIAM bERNARD o'nEAL
Email_Address: O'nealwb@bp.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971 1972
Division_Squadron_Division: divsion v-4
Date: 15 Feb 2005
Time: 08:07

Comments

just would like to look at the ship. and read some of the names of the guys that i server with .

Name: James W. Pingel
Email_Address: coffeeguyp@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966/67 1969 to discharge
Division_Squadron_Division: R DIV.
Date: 13 Feb 2005
Time: 13:08

Comments

I was damagecontrol div. ships carpenter till i was tranfered to vinhlong vietnam

Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: MVerville@cfl.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD AE Shop
Date: 12 Feb 2005
Time: 12:35

Comments

This message is for Bob Engelbart and any of my other Hancock Shipmates who haven't joined the Hancock Association. Bob, I've found the site to be pretty interesting, but I've also enjoyed the Hannah News and the comraderie I've experienced since I became a member a little less than a year ago. Tom Wimberly and some of the other officers of the association have put together a roster of all of our shipmates that they have made contact with. You can contact them for a copy of this when you join. The dues are $20.00 for two years (Membership is for 2 years at a time). I sent them a check for $100.00 while I'm still working and can afford it. It keeps me in good standing until 2014 and also saves me from trying to remember if I've paid my dues. It's probably the best $10.00/year that I've ever spent. I enjoy it as much or more than the dozens of other veterans and masonic organizations of which I am a "card carrier". Take care - I hope you become a member so that we can keep Hannah's memories alive!

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This message is in response to a request from Troy Rice reference the process for identifying medals that his grandfather may have received. There are two ways that I know of which can help. The following link will get you to a site that lists all Navy Regs. It is: http://neds.daps.dla.mil/Directives/dirindex.html. Go to OPNAV NOTICE 1650. It is a 13Meg file, but it lists all awards received by any ship or squadron. As for personal awards - you can contact the following activity: Navy Personnel Command, Retired Records Section PERS-313E, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100. The fax number is: (314) 592-1151 (Attn: D. M. Martin or Ms. Freeman). If I can be of any assistance please drop me an email.

Regards,

Mike

Name: Bob Engelbart
Email_Address: BobE933@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-68
Division_Squadron_Division: OI Division
Date: 11 Feb 2005
Time: 21:24

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I just made one WESPAC cruise on the Hancock before being xferred. Would love to hear from old friends...Great site.

Name: Troy Rice
Email_Address: pitties4@adams.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 11 Feb 2005
Time: 14:06

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My Grandfather was on the Hanna from 44-46 and I found out is a plank member. His name is Walter Mattmiller, If anyone knew him, I would love to hear from you. He was wounded when an arresting cable landed on his foot.

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I received a phone call this morning from Troy Rice, grandson of our former member Walter Mattmiller. Walter was a plankowner; was in V-1 Div 1943-46, was injured in the kamikaze attack. Troy reported that his grandfather died 6/19/2003. Troy's son is now a sailor aboard USS Ronald Reagan. Troy would like to do a shadow box or commemorative honoring his grandfather. How can he find what awards his grandfather received? Would it be on the Form DD-2N? Are there other sources for the information? Craig Close, Jake Jaccard, anyone else -- can you offer any advice. Troy's email address is pitties4@adams.net. Reply on the site, or to Troy directly. Thanks.

Name: PN2 Mike Caulfield
Email_Address: mtkaka@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: VFP-63 DET-1
Date: 11 Feb 2005
Time: 07:02

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For DOUGLAS RISLING in response to your post of 02 Feb 2005 seeking info on AD Door. I believe correct spelling of surname is "Dorr" and I think he was ADJ1 during '72 WestPac. I also believe his first name was Charles (Chuck). Suggest you search Albuquerque, NM area for him as this was all he talked about during the cruise. He wanted Albuquerque as his last duty station as a recruiter. Pestered me the whole cruise like I had a direct line to the assignment peeps.

Name: arthur e decker jr
Email_Address: aedjrusnavy@insightbb.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-64
Division_Squadron_Division: v-1 division
Date: 10 Feb 2005
Time: 23:24

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new e-mail address aedjrusnavy@insightbb.com

Name: Bruce Tanner
Email_Address: bruce.tanner@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 74-76
Division_Squadron_Division: G-Div.
Date: 10 Feb 2005
Time: 19:48

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I just read Tom’s post about LT Ralf Spangler from Gerry Hamm. He was also my division officer and was a very fine man. LT Spangler was a former white hat and was old navy. Some people may have thought he was a hard nose but if you did your job you had nothing to worry about. One thing you could count on if anyone from outside his division ever gave you grief he would go to bat for you. I was aboard during the last cruise and anyone who made that cruise knows all about the PRIORITY field day and zone inspections took. One morning prior to arriving at Subic we were about to have a zone inspection. I was asked to show one of the bomb elevators located in the mess decks. I thought this was a good assignment as this elevator had just been painted and was sure to get an outstanding. When I opened the elevator what a surprise! The elevator pit was covered with pancake syrup. Well I got a hold of Spangler and told him where I was and I had a problem. He showed up immediately and I just pointed at the elevator. He took off and returned with the Ensign in charge of the mess cooks. He tells the Ensign “Look I try to do you a favor and what do you do? You screw me(not exactly his words) and I’m telling you know one screws Ralf Spangler” The ensign says he is going to talk to the Chief and will be right back. When he returns he tells Spangler that the Chief said the last time they used the elevator they cleaned it. Spangler replies “WELL MY BOMBS DON’T HAVE SURUP IN THEM! BECAUSE IF THEY DID THEY SCREWD ME AND I TOLD YOU KNOW ONE SCREWS RALF SPANGLER. The ensign immediately put all his mess cooks to work cleaning the elevator and it did receive an outstanding.

Tom. if you would please pass this on to Gerry. I’m not sure if he is a member of this site.

Name: David Biddle
Email_Address: dave.biddle@att.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: never aboard
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 10 Feb 2005
Time: 09:10

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My grandfather, William E. Biddle, was a Macinist on the Hancock during W.W.II. He past away the summer of 2002.

Name: Frank Hancock
Email_Address: F2HANCOCK@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1943-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 10 Feb 2005
Time: 05:42

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Not me - my wife's first husband -C. A. Lyles who died in 1988. He was a signalman in years 1943-46 on the SS HAncock.

He was a friend of mine before he died. Ironic that my nme is Hancock,,, but I was in the 100th Inf, Div in France & Germansy - 1944-46.

Name: michael herron
Email_Address: m.herron@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: bootcamp
Date: 09 Feb 2005
Time: 09:15

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bootcamp orlando fla. 1973-1973l

Name: DON DUCHENE
Email_Address: dilberted@att.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: SUPPLY S-1
Date: 08 Feb 2005
Time: 20:22

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GREAT SHIP, GREAT DUTY, I WAS THE OUTSIDE STOREKEEPER MY LAST 2 TOURS.

Name: David VandenBrink
Email_Address: davidvb2@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-164
Date: 08 Feb 2005
Time: 15:12

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Just happened to get Wayne Erven's message at Classmates.com and checked out the site. Haven't seen anyone from my Vietnam days since I left the ship late November 1969. It would be interesting to come to a reunion.

Name: Mike McKinney
Email_Address: mxdad@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 68-71
Division_Squadron_Division: OI Div..
Date: 08 Feb 2005
Time: 13:54

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none!

Name: Nick Riefsteck
Email_Address: tickandnick@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-68
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Supply Division
Date: 07 Feb 2005
Time: 21:45

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Just got turned on to the website a couple of days ago and am impressed. I still have my coffee cup given to me by my men and use it daily.

Name: Bob Colburn
Email_Address: colburnmaxx@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: Supply/Commissaryman 2nd. class
Date: 07 Feb 2005
Time: 07:16

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Sent membership in 02/07/05

Name: Lyndel D. Evans
Email_Address: LDNKEVANS@COX.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: VF 23 VF-151no comments
Date: 06 Feb 2005
Time: 07:12

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no comments at this time

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STORY FROM THE AO SHACK SITE. LTjg R. Spangler was a very good G Div officer aboard Hanna circa '74-'75. In October of '74 I was sent to LMET school in San Diego for two weeks. The ship was to foward my paycheck, but they didn’t. I went most of the trip to SD without cash. I was lookin' foward to getting paid upon my return to Alameda. I arrived at the ship about 1900. Got hold of the duty DK. Yes they have a check for me, but it's in the safe and he doesn’t have the combination. Damn!!.Well who does? The Division officer. Where is he? He’s the duty supply officer.He's in the suppy office. I tracked this Ensign down and he said I would have to wait until Monday to get my check because he was "too busy" to open the safe! What? You mean I have not gotten paid in almost three weeks and you got my check and I gotta wait until Monday to get it? Yes that's what he said. I wuz unhappy. I stomped off to the Mag rat shop and told the guys what was going on. A02 Copple suguested that I get Mr Spangler. "He luvz that kinda stuff" He was OOD. Oh goody! LTjg Spangler did not anyone screw with his crew. I found LTjg Spangler on the Quarterdeck. I told him what happened. He asked "What’s his rank?" I said Ensign. He had the Bo'sun mate pass the word on the 1MC "Duty supply officer lay to the quarterdeck." When the Ensign arrived LTjg Spangler asked him why I couldn’t have my check. I don’t remember the words exchanged, but next thing you know, I’m in in Disbursing getting my check. Ltjg Spangler later said " I'm not gonna let some supply puke screw over my men." We use to call Mr Spangler "Rough Ralph" But he was fair and stood up for his men. No PC back then. The last I saw him was at NASNI in the late '70's. He was a commander. (Used by permission of Gerry Hamm.)

Name: Joe Bradley
Email_Address: psalm29@classicnet.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1963 1964
Division_Squadron_Division: communications
Date: 05 Feb 2005
Time: 19:49

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I enjoyed being on the Hannah

Name: Henry Putala Jr
Email_Address: rustyrosco@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973/1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 division
Date: 05 Feb 2005
Time: 15:29

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where is chief burk and the rest of the gang??

Name: Theodore Munoz Jr.
Email_Address: math02@comcast.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1968 _1970
Division_Squadron_Division: X Divison
Date: 04 Feb 2005
Time: 21:18

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Response to Tom Wimberly. Maybe L. Morris will show up one of these days. If i remember he hailed from Okkahoma. LT's Wechsler &Wysocki were the lawyers, right next to personnel. I left Hana Dec. 70. Great Website, Seen so many names I think I reconize, but 34 yrs. have gone by. Thanks for your response.

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Response to Theodore Munoz. Congratulations on becoming a member of the Association. You were listed as a new member in the December newsletter. I think I probably arrived after you departed. I relieved Ralph Neiger as XO. As to Lee Morris, I wish you would find him. I would like to ask him to join. He was still aboard when I came in September 1970. Were Wechsler and Wysocki the lawyers when you were in X Div.? LT Jim Hornick was Admin Officer and was greatly relied upon by the XO and CO. We just had an Ensign from your time frame join - Rich Conners of W Division.

Name: Theodore Munoz Jr.
Email_Address: math02@comcast.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: X Divison
Date: 03 Feb 2005
Time: 16:30

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Does anyone have info on CWO Leon Morris. Personnel Officer 68-70.

Name: Douglas G. Risling
Email_Address: Douglas.Risling@navy.mil
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: vfp-63 det 1
Date: 02 Feb 2005
Time: 04:22

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Served with AD 1 Door would like to know if anyone knows how I might find him

Name: Norris Claytor
Email_Address: Roconante@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1944
Division_Squadron_Division: Air Squadron
Date: 29 Jan 2005
Time: 18:05

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Am trying to find those who knew LT JG Charles Robertson, Pilot, killed second Battle of the Phillipine sea, october 25, 1944. Would love information for the family. Thanks, tel 610 687 2435, Norris Claytor

Name: Theodore Munoz Jr.
Email_Address: math02@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968 _1970
Division_Squadron_Division: x Divison
Date: 29 Jan 2005
Time: 05:19

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does anyone have info abt po1 downey. x divison 68 to 70.

Name: DEUARD EUGENE JOHNSON
Email_Address: DEDMJOHN@HAMILTONCOM.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2
Date: 28 Jan 2005
Time: 14:53

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JUST WANT TO SAY HI. TO ALL HANCOCK MEN OUT THERE.

Name: Gary White
Email_Address: Gpwhite14@Juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: V4 division
Date: 28 Jan 2005
Time: 12:00

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I wish I could relive my year on "Hanna". I'd do the same thing all over again, but twice as hard.

Name: Tom Boring
Email_Address: Ersamj@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Division
Date: 26 Jan 2005
Time: 22:09

Comments

Just checking in to see if anything was new.

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 26 Jan 2005
Time: 16:57

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From: Potter, Dale J LTC WAMC-Ft Bragg Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:39 PM Subject: Hello

Hello Max,

I wanted to let you know I took over the first batch of phone cards you sent us to the wounded soldiers last week. Also, I just got another batch today. Thank you very much!! I will get these cards over to the companies later today or this week.

I also went to the USS Hancock web site. Very impressive!

I am deeply grateful for your support and care of our wounded soldiers and the support you show to them and our country!

God bless you, our Soldiers, and Sailors, Airmen and Marines, and our country! Dale Potter

CH (LTC) Dale Potter

Chief, Dept of Ministry and Pastoral Care

Womack Army Medical Center

Name: Louis Moretton
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OC/CATCC
Date: 25 Jan 2005
Time: 11:18

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I look at this site almost daily and it is very enjoyable. Keep up the good work. I now have a second email address:bim@sonic.net. Again thanks and keep up the good work.

Name: Tom Clavin
Email_Address: Halseytyphoon@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Never aboard
Division_Squadron_Division: Not attached
Date: 25 Jan 2005
Time: 10:53

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I am writing a book on Typhoon Cobra, which struck Halsey's fleet in the Pacific in December 1944. Would like to hear from any men who rode out that storm on the Hancock. Thanks.

Name: Rodney BLOOM
Email_Address: rockenrodney@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: CR div
Date: 24 Jan 2005
Time: 19:06

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Hey Fritz, where are you??

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For David Harless: joining is simple. You can print an application from this web site and send it in, or just mail me a check to USS Hancock Ass'n for $20.00 (that will make you a member for two years). Include your name, address, phone no., wife's name, division or squadron, what years you were aboard, and email address. 344 Palmetto St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412.

Name: AO4 HARLESS,DAVID
Email_Address: dharless@ctc.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: vf-24
Date: 24 Jan 2005
Time: 00:33

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would like to join

Name: Shawn M. Roberts, son of Roger Perry Roberts
Email_Address: smrbr549@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958/1959
Division_Squadron_Division: Radioman / RM 2
Date: 23 Jan 2005
Time: 18:42

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Tom, My address is Shawn M. Roberts 713 Glendale Way, Bedford, IN 47421. And the dates that Dad was in was 58 to 59. So if you or anyone else knows of my Dad, email me to let me know if you knew of my Dad. Thanks, and Tom I hope you was not upset with me, but you know that my Dad is gone now and I should have asked more question about his Navy career, but that was something Dad didn't want to talk to much about. So if anyone has any info, email me or write to me. Thanks for your time and troubles. Later then, Shawn.

Name: Chester Brown
Email_Address: dabrowz@wideopenwest.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969=1971
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-24
Date: 23 Jan 2005
Time: 18:29

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IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME

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RESPONSE TO "UNHAPPY CAMPER." This is discouraging to me. But now, having found out what it is that is bothering you, maybe we can fix it. (For those who want to know the background details, go back to posts about Dec. 8 & 9.) Shawn, in your post last night, you said, "Tom you told me months ago you would have my Dad's name added to the Taps papge on the PC, but it is not." You are mistaken. I was never aware that the source of your dissatisfaction was the TAPS list on our web site. What I told you was, "I listed your Father's name in TAPS in the June 2004 Hannah News." You didn't even mention that you had looked at the "TAPS" list on the site. It didn't occur to me that that was the problem. I also mentioned "I have discovered that I have a copy of the June 2004 newsletter with me, so if you will send me your address, or post it here on the site, I will mail the June 2004 Hannah News to you." I did mail it to you in mid December from Virginia Beach to the address you listed. You say you haven't received it. I'm sorry. I did mail it to you. As to the TAPS listing on the site, my post about noon yesterday clearly states that the information on that list is not up to date. Don Mettler, maybe you could add to the site TAPS list: Roger Perry Roberts, died 1/1/04. In due course, I will be sending you an updated list for a complete revision to the posting. In closing your post, Shawn, you said "And if I was looking for more info on the time my Dad was there in the 60's. But I need to do it on my own." Yes, I recommend you do it on your own. I would be a little gunshy about trying to help you with anything else; I'm afraid I couldn't live up to your expectations.

Name: Richard A Syphers
Email_Address: rasyphers@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: M Division
Date: 23 Jan 2005
Time: 07:16

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My e-mail address has changed from rasyphers@insight.com to rasyphers@comast.net

Name: Shawn M. Roberts, son of Roger Perry Roberts
Email_Address: smrbr549@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: in the 60's
Division_Squadron_Division: RM / Radioman
Date: 22 Jan 2005
Time: 17:57

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Well I am a very, very, very, very, and I do mean very unhappy camper. I thought my Dad's name would be in the Taps, but it is not and dose not look like it will ever get there. Tom you told me months ago you would have my Dad's name added to the Taps papge on the PC, but it is not. And I have not got my copy of the Hanana News as well. I just don't what to say, all I wanted is my Dad's name to be know that he was on the ship, but I guess stuff happens. And I gave my address it was and still is 713 Glendale Way, Bedford, IN 47421. But So who do I turn to now to get my Dad's name on the thingy, onlone and other wise. And if I was looking for more info on the time my Dad was there in the 60's. But I need to do it on my own. So I shall log off then.

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Frederick R. Miller posted yesterday about the passing of Jaques A. Giroux, USN Retired, a Hancock sailor. I hope you will be interested in what will be done with this information. First, I will incorporate his name into one of the databases which form the permanent records of the Association. I will also record his name in the “TAPS” section which is included in each roster of members. He will be listed in the TAPS section of the next Hannah News. His name will be included in the TAPS information I send to Don Mettler for posting on this web site (currently his list is not up to date). Finally, and I think this is the really nice touch, I am planning to produce for use at each reunion a list of deceased Hancock shipmates. This will be in a form that can be used as a part of the printed program for the Memorial Service which we have at each reunion. This sort of a list was made for the first time (as far as I know) at the 2004 San Francisco reunion. So please keep in mind that when a member of our Hancock family passes away, I would like to know, in order that the above actions can be accomplished.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 21 Jan 2005
Time: 09:13

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Re previous post about John Finn, a couple of notes. 1. The link works for me. 2. In that post, I used a term the Medal of Honor recipients don't use. I referred to "MOH winners." If you use that term to a MOH recipient, he is likely to counsel you that he didn't win that award, he just received it. They refer to themselves as "recipients."

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MORE ABOUT JOHN FINN. Here's an address Frank Ereneta provided me. Don't know whether it will work as a link on this site or not. If it doesn't work as a link, cut and paste it to your browser. It's a story about John and other MOH winners being honored in DC in connection with the inauguration.

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Jan2005/n01192005_2005011910.html

Name: Frederick R. Miller, PH1,USN Retired (55-73)
Email_Address: joker528@nycap.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: -none-
Division_Squadron_Division: -none_
Date: 21 Jan 2005
Time: 05:47

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The following obituary was published in today's (01-21-05) edition of the Troy (NY) The Record. Due to the limits, I had to remove some of the obituary.

Jaques Giroux COHOES - Jaques A. "Jake" Giroux, 77, of Rose Ct., Cohoes, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at the Albany County Nursing Home. Born and educated in Cohoes, he was the son of the late Maxmillian and Bernadette Hamlin Giroux and beloved husband of Helen B. Rusiecki Daley Giroux of Cohoes. His commitment and call to duty for his country came at the age of 15 when he enlisted in the Merchant Marines, only to be let go because he was too young of a man. He was a retired Navy veteran serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He had seen duty abroad the cruisers USS Macon, USS Worchester and carriers Saratoga, Essex, Hancock and Enterprise. He was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation, American Theatre, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct with Silver Star, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign and the Meritorious Unit Citation. He was a communicant of St. Michael's parish in Cohoes. Funeral from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd., 105 Vliet Blvd., Cohoes, Monday morning 8:30. Mass of Christian Burial St. Michael's Church 9 a.m. Interment with full military honors will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Relatives and friend are invited and may call the funeral home Sunday 4-8.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 20 Jan 2005
Time: 09:45

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ABOUT JOHN FINN, FROM GUNNER DORAN, WHO ATTENDED AN AMVETS BREAKFAST IN D.C. JAN. 19.

QUOTE Every four years, as part of the inaugural "stuff" AMVETS hosts all living MOH recipients, our counterparts at the other VSOs and some heavies from DVA, DOD, and Congress and about 100 or so active duty from all services and all pay grades. Breakfast this morning was at the Washilton Hilton. My table mates were MOH Recipient Al Lynch, a home boy, from Gurnee, IL; Al's sister; VADM Dan Cooper, USN (RET) - currently Under Secretary for Benefits at VA; A Blackshoe LCDR; a Blackshoe female LT; Joe Violente, my counterpart from DAV and my hero - LT John Finn, USN (Ret) and his companion/nurse. Now, if you're wondering how I lucked out and got Al (a friend) and John at my table - it was simply a matter of going into the office next to mine and telling our meeting coordinator to make it happen. If it had been anyone other me, she'd have ignored them - but she wants to get in the Navy Reserve!

It's a proven fact in the cannon cocker world that some of us old salts are NOT PC and NOT retrainable. After breakfast, as the folks were splitting up and leaving, I noticed three sailors (2 men and a woman), all corpsmen, standing in the middle of the room. With all the Gunner like diplomacy I could muster, I walked up and said "What's this, a chancre mechanic convention?" A couple of laughs and some nice conversation ensued. One of the men asked if I knew LT Finn, when I told them yes they asked if I'd introduce them. Again with the yes and we walked over to John, who looked up, squinted, and then bellowed, "Hey Jim, where'd you find the chancre mechanics?"

I love it. DepSecVA behind me, SecVA across the aisle, Chairman of the Senate Committee on VA two tables over, all the under secretaries and their entourage and John and I are behaving like a couple of old Chiefs! And why not!! We are. UNQUOTE

Name: Stuart Gary lewis
Email_Address: sglewis@vabs.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944,45
Division_Squadron_Division: qm1 first mate
Date: 20 Jan 2005
Time: 03:47

Comments

My Father was a Ship mate and i am looking for info on the USS Hancock, Great site

Name: LARRY MCFARLIN
Email_Address: saftbrat52@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: flight deck
Date: 19 Jan 2005
Time: 19:07

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fly 1 crewpusher, flight deck lighting, crash crew...I served between the years 1972 to 1974, proudly on the Hancock. It is good to see YOUR website, showing how proud we all are...GREAT...I am becoming a member next month....THANKS

Name: Vanessa Bryant
Email_Address: korchana@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 0000/0000
Division_Squadron_Division: 00000
Date: 19 Jan 2005
Time: 15:01

Comments

i just want some answers to my questions

Name: Paul Campbell
Email_Address: pawsoxpc@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: not applicable
Division_Squadron_Division: not applicable
Date: 19 Jan 2005
Time: 14:40

Comments

USAF 1951-55

Just browsing and saw your website. Nice job!

Name: norman wilson
Email_Address: sunnywilson@pgrb.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957 1960
Division_Squadron_Division: oi div
Date: 19 Jan 2005
Time: 09:07

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had a great time aboard the happy hanna

Name: Louis Kline
Email_Address: lkline@gsgachitecture.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 67-71
Division_Squadron_Division: E-Division/M-Division
Date: 19 Jan 2005
Time: 06:48

Comments

No comments today, just looking for old friends.

Name: Bill Ragland
Email_Address: beriver@cmaaccess,com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: B-Div Oil lab
Date: 18 Jan 2005
Time: 13:01

Comments

Looking for cruise book 64-68

Name: Bob Bergman
Email_Address: puckman1@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: CR Division - Radio
Date: 17 Jan 2005
Time: 20:37

Comments

I have many fond memories from my years on board the Hannah. I wish I could find a way to hook up with some of the guys today, but I suspect that would be quite hard to do.

Name: WESLEY TAYLOR
Email_Address: WTAYLOR1@STX.RR.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: HARRY,TOM.GOMEZ,FLOREZ.TAYLOR
Division_Squadron_Division: 2ND DIV
Date: 17 Jan 2005
Time: 20:33

Comments

VERY GOOD SITE.THIS MAN TOM WIMBO SOUNDS TO BE A VERY DEVOTED MAN .IF HANNA WAS IN CORPUS CHRISTI BAY HE WOULD SWIM OUT TO CVA19 TRY TO GET HER ALL CRANKED UP AND GO FOR A LITTLE CRUSE IN THE GULF. I SURE HATE IT WHEN A SHIP OF HISTORY LIKE THE HANNA AND ORISKNEY BEING SUNK OR SCRAPED. I HAVE BEEN BLESSED MY OLD SHIP USS HORNET CVS 12 IS STILL WITH US I BELONG TO HORNET CLUB ALSO. WELL I JUST HAD TO LET YOU KNOW YOU PEOPLE ARE GOOD.IDONT KNOW ABOUT YOU FOLKS BUT I THINK THAT THE YOUNG MILITARY SHOULD NOT BE PUNISHED FOR MISTREATING IRAC PRISONERS THEY SHOULD BE DECORATED .KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK . WES TAYLOR

Name: Jim Blaney
Email_Address: max0983@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: Marine Detachment
Date: 17 Jan 2005
Time: 17:42

Comments

Just re-visiting sight. I came aboard from the USS Oriskany when the Hancock was still at Hunter's Point getting the new bow and canted Flight deck. Made one cruise and then to K-3-7, 1st. mar. div.

Name: ROBERT M CRETER
Email_Address: rmcreter@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1943to1945
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 17 Jan 2005
Time: 14:30

Comments

PLEASE IF POSIBLE INFO ON L T.CMD. ROBERT J HALLABECK ]pilot] I NEED Pictures also of planes flown. He was my uncle and I would like to build a scale F6F hellcat with his numbers on it. If anyone has anything at all Iwould be gratefull.

Name: Merlin L. Neff
Email_Address: chubbins@worldnet.att.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: OA Div
Date: 17 Jan 2005
Time: 14:13

Comments

I came aboard the Hanna while she was being fitted with a new deck at Hunter's Point, CA. I plan on becoming a member and hope I will be able to make the next reunion.

Name: Doug Walmisley
Email_Address: doug@the walmisleygroup.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Division
Date: 17 Jan 2005
Time: 09:47

Comments

Just thinking back to the many great friends I met aboard ship, the good and bad times, the hard work, and the fun. Lord bless those men and the ones now serving our wonderful country.

Name: norman wilson sn
Email_Address: sunnywilson@pgrb.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 57 to 60
Division_Squadron_Division: oi div
Date: 16 Jan 2005
Time: 19:11

Comments

i guess i was only one in oi aint nothing like watching a ppi scope or drt board i really like this site i have 2 cruise books and both are worn out from looking

Name: Timoteo A. Esparza
Email_Address: tesparza@altrionet.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: Squadron VFP-63 Detatchment LIMA
Date: 15 Jan 2005
Time: 23:01

Comments

I would like to contact some of my fellow sailors that were on the USS Hancock.

Name: Richard Jensen
Email_Address: bupfamily@netscape.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-212
Date: 15 Jan 2005
Time: 22:37

Comments

AT3 Assigned TAD to AIMD WC 640 (Radar shop)

Name: Timoteo A. Esparza
Email_Address: tesparza@altrionet.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: Squadron VFP-63 Detatchment Lima
Date: 15 Jan 2005
Time: 22:21

Comments

Interested in getting in contact with anyone who served with me on the U.S.S. Hancock CVA-19.Also interested in getting the patch for our unit. Thanks for the opportunity to try to locate friends that we served with and depended on daily.

Name: David Byrum
Email_Address: byrum@bendnet
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: V4 Division
Date: 15 Jan 2005
Time: 19:46

Comments

Looking for Jim Wilson ADJ3, what are you up to Jim?

Name: dave price
Email_Address: daveprice37@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: marine detachment
Date: 15 Jan 2005
Time: 13:11

Comments

would love to hear from anyone on the hancock at that time

Name: Henry Hekker
Email_Address: starrider@cebridge.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: Supply/Disbursing
Date: 13 Jan 2005
Time: 21:58

Comments

Thanks for keeping alive the memory of a great ship

Name: Ed Eck
Email_Address: baltimoreed@hoymail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: X-Division Print Shop
Date: 13 Jan 2005
Time: 10:24

Comments

Hello ship mates. Send me a note and I'll write back. Pete I saw your name on this web site. Hope to hear from some of my old friends. Thanks

Name: Stephen Snow
Email_Address: stevesnow@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: CIC Officer / Air Controller
Date: 12 Jan 2005
Time: 12:30

Comments

Stumbled across this site - interested to know there is an Hancock association. Looking forward to looking through the Log entries.

Name: Ed Knepshield
Email_Address: eknepshiel129200@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-55
Date: 11 Jan 2005
Time: 12:48

Comments

A lifetime of adventures in just one year on CVA-19. My cousin Dale served on the Hancock right after I did. I guess it's a family thing.

Name: larry qvistgaard
Email_Address: srqv@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: Legal
Date: 11 Jan 2005
Time: 12:06

Comments

I am so pleased to have found this site.

Name: Ken Gordon
Email_Address: helmsman850@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: friend
Division_Squadron_Division: aviation ordnance
Date: 10 Jan 2005
Time: 21:36

Comments

Your website is fantastic!! I was leading QM aboard the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr (DD850) between 68-70, and also served aboard Hartley (DE1029) from 66-68, both ships are now museums and currently we are working on restoration of the Kennedy. The pictures in your sight are overpowering and give such a sense of humbleness when seeing what these men went through. Keep up the great work, I plan to visit often. I am looking for any info on Francis John Enos, possibly 2nd class aviation ordnanceman serving aboard in 1945, aboard during the one-two punch by jap plane. Have picture taken about ten days after the attack. he was discharged in November of 45. Any info would be greatly appreciated by his family. send to email address above please

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 AG
Date: 10 Jan 2005
Time: 16:32

Comments

PROJECT PHONE CARD: A NOTE FROM FORT HOOD TEXAS:: SEE BELOW-->

-----Original Message----- From: Shelnutt, William C LTC DACH- FT HOOD [mailto:William.Shelnutt@CEN.AMEDD.ARMY.MIL] Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 3:21 PM To: max_pate@bellsouth.net Subject: Phone Cards

Thank you for your care for our returning wounded Soldiers. I just wanted you let you know that your generous gift for our Soldiers arrived and just in time. A soldier on crutches was in great need for phone card. I was able to give him a card from the ones you sent (they arrived earlier that very day). What great timing! Thanks you all for your gift of encouragement.

Bill Chaplain (LTC) William C. Shelnutt, IX Chief, Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care Darnall Army Community Hospital Fort Hood, Texas 76544-5063

To Heal Sometimes; To Restore Often;

Name: John V Hlubek
Email_Address: jrhlubek@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 53-56
Division_Squadron_Division: V-6 Division
Date: 10 Jan 2005
Time: 13:49

Comments

My computer crashed. Lost addresses so if anyone wants to get ahold of me try this e-mail address.

Name: Leland Gagnebin
Email_Address: lgagnebin@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968 - 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division; A Division
Date: 10 Jan 2005
Time: 11:30

Comments

I am helping Mr. CORNELL 'Corney' JANES with his asbestos case. Aboard the USS HANCOCK CVA-19 12/68-9/70 he served in B Division as Boilers Officer and Damage Control Assistant. He also was in A Division. An LDO, this Mustang came up through the ranks. He is by craft a Machinist's Mate.

I am interested in speaking to anyone who recalls him or worked in Engineering in these Divisions..a Chief Engineer, Main Propulsion Assistant, Chief Machinist Mate, someone who can identify equipment that contained asbestos, valves, pumps, boilers, turbines, etc.

Thank you so much...

Respectfully,

Leland A Gagnebin

Comments

Thanks Tom for the nice kudos. But the kudos belong to the HANCOCK crewmembers who have contributed to this project. As of this date, we have collected over $4000.00 for phone cards for the wounded Iraq/Afgani vets who are in military and VA hospitals all over the US. Remember, these are the guys who followed us into harms way! You can check www.usshancock.net, click on "phone card donation page" And you can check on Jake's Yankee Station Site and the info will be there also. If you want to donate, check the HANCOCK home page, our addresses are on there. Help these young kids keep in contact with their families all over the US. Smooth sailing shipmates, Wayne Erven, President Elect

Comments

After being away from home for more than a month, I'm now back at the computer getting the membership records updated with dozens of address & E-mail changes, renewals, and a few new members. A few recent happenings have made me very proud to be a Hancock Association member. I mention them here.

1. Thanks to Max Pate and Wayne Erven, the Association is involved in providing telephone calling cards to veterans of the Iraq war who are hospitalized all over the country. What a magnificent project. Bravo Zulu to Wayne and Max, and to the people who have contributed (especially Jack Downs). You all deserve the hearty thanks of the Association and the nation.

2. It was great to see a comment on Jan. 6 by a Hancock C.O., Adm A. J. (Jack) Monger. He was "my" captain. He was a great wartime CO. It was a pleasure to work for him. His tour included the 1972 cruise, in which Hancock's tempo of operations and number of days on the line was higher than the other Vietnam war cruises. During that cruise, the U. S. finally engaged in the really hot actions (mining Haiphong harbor and bombing hell out of the North) which forced the North Vietnamese to negotiate a settlement.

3. I have just added to our records a new Associate Member who has a unique connection with Hancock. He is EOC Dave W. Reeves, USN Retired. His brother George W. Reeves was a LTJG flying the F6F Hellcat; he was killed in action Nov. 19, 1944. If you look in the Hancock history books, you'll find George's name under Air Group 7 on the plaque displayed aboard the USS Yorktown Museum. It's on page 76 of the history books.

Name: martin lancaster
Email_Address: martinl@ncccs.cc.nc.us
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-70
Division_Squadron_Division: legal
Date: 07 Jan 2005
Time: 15:16

Comments

Six or eight months ago I got an e-mail from Mike Accurso, the MARDET XO during my second cruise. We had had no contact since soon after I left the HANCOCK. He had found this web-site and that had led him to "google" several former shipmates,including me. Quite by coincidence I was going to be in Minneapolis (where he now lives) for a meeting in a few weeks and we got together over dinner in his beautiful home with his great wife. We renewed our friendship and talked about friends with whom we were still in contact. I fully intended to check this website after that visit,but a busy schedule kept me from doing so.

I have just gotten a belated Christmas card/letter from Dave Valley who was my First Class Yeoman in the Legal Office and he told me about the great reunion in San Franciso. He encouraged me to check out this site and to attend the reunion in Charleston.

I have stayed in touch with Ben Wechsler (a leader in this Assn.), and Bill Halpin who all worked with me in the legal office. I also see Ham Martin in Raleigh from time to time and have stayed in sporadic touch with Pete Barnes. Mike Shisler ( the MARDET XO before Accurso) continues to be a good friend. I remained in the Naval Reserve and retired as a Captain in l993.

I have been married to Alice for almost 30 years and we have two adult daughters. One is married to a Naval Academy grad submarine officer (now at Kings Bay Naval Base,but soon to be at the Pentagon) and she is a physical therapist and one is married to a civil engineer in Glenwood Springs, CO where she is Director of Student Activites at Colorado Mountain College. No grandchildren---yet!

Martin Lancaster

Name: Tom Portier
Email_Address: tportier@ldi.state.la.us
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: X Division
Date: 07 Jan 2005
Time: 13:45

Comments

I was aboard the USS Hancock from June 1970 to May 1972. I made 2 WESPAC cruises.

Name: Ed Regan AMSC USN (Ret)
Email_Address: ekregan@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971 WestPac
Division_Squadron_Division: VAW-111- USS Oriskany
Date: 06 Jan 2005
Time: 23:47

Comments

I was invited to submit the following letter I recently recieved from the National Meusem of Naval Aviation:

January 5, 2005 As you are aware the aircraft carrier Oriskany arrived in Pensacola on December 20, 2004, and is now berthed at the Port of Pensacola awaiting EPA action on a sinking permit. EPA officials relate that there study on PCB levels could take as long as May 2005 (hopefully, that time will be shortened). When the permit is issued, a sinking date will be established to allow time to notify past Oriskany crew members nationwide of the reefing date and specific times for them to go aboard the Oriskany pier side (limited to the hanger deck). The day prior to the sinking, a memorial service will be conducted at the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, honoring the crewmembers that served aboard the Oriskany and the carriers contribution to our Navy and country.

Sincerely,

John H. Fetterman Vice Admerial, USN (Ret) President and CEO

Name: Aubrey R. Patten
Email_Address: patsrays@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: M Division
Date: 06 Jan 2005
Time: 19:38

Comments

As a plank owner I bunked at a barracks near the Bethlehem Yard in Quincy, thence commissioning, off to shakedown and then to the Pacific . Was Div MAA for a while then worked in the aft engine room. Left the Ship in Pearl Harbor in late 45 for new construction, this time to an LSD. My good luck , the war was over and I was discharged as a MM2/c before it was commissioned. Reinlisted ,but in the Coast Guard and became a twenty year man. Made Chief, Warrant and finally LCDR before retiring. Enjoyed my time in both services, even more now when the retirement checks come in each month. FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS. A.R (Pat) Patten , My phone is 352-341-1714, I would love to hear from you.

Name: J. D' BROOKS AKC RET.
Email_Address: jd.brooks@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-59 60-61
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 & MAA FORCE
Date: 06 Jan 2005
Time: 16:17

Comments

NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS. I RAN INTO A RET. CPO WHEN I WAS AT FORT HOOD JOE ROSE. THIS WAS AROUND 15 DEC. E-MAIL ME JOE LATER JD

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 06 Jan 2005
Time: 09:27

Comments

More emails are coming in on the Phone project. In a return email from Maj. Kincaid, Fort Carson, regarding needing Phone Cards. Today I shipped 56 to his attention. -----Original Message----- From: Kincaid, Duane H Chaplain (MAJ) EACH [mailto:Duane.Kincaid@us.ARMY.MIL] Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 10:26 AM To: max_pate@bellsouth.net Subject: RE: PHONE CARDS

Most Certainly! Your message is indeed timely. We’ve processed hundreds of soldiers wounded in Iraq and expect more and operations continue. We usually get between 4-6 new wounded each week with an on-going number here for re-hab. Many of our soldiers are from the 2ndBDE, 2ID which has recently been flagged here…they deployed from Korea, went to Iraq and while there the BDE was moved here…so our wounded have never been here before and their families are scattered around the country.

Your warm and generous offer will certainly meet and need. Be confident that we’ll insure there use only for those combat wounded soldiers and their families.

Thanks so much,

Ch Kincaid

Name: Radm A. J. Monger USN (Ret)
Email_Address: jackmonger@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966 & 1972-74
Division_Squadron_Division: CAG & CO
Date: 06 Jan 2005
Time: 09:03

Comments

The greatest operating aircraft carrier I had the priviledge of serving aboard.

Name: Clayburn Fox
Email_Address: cladot@ev1.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957 - 1958
Division_Squadron_Division: Boiler Room
Date: 05 Jan 2005
Time: 13:28

Comments

It is great knowing that there is a site for her.

Name: Bruce A. Bergman
Email_Address: bbatbeach@knology.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: '68 - '70
Division_Squadron_Division: B Div. Evap. Gang
Date: 05 Jan 2005
Time: 09:24

Comments

Now ret. firefighter from Col. Oh. living in fla..

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 04 Jan 2005
Time: 14:58

Comments

From: Potter, Dale J LTC WAMC-Ft Bragg Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 5:26 PM To: max_pate@bellsouth.net Subject: Hello

Hello Mr. Pate,

I wanted to let you know I received the 28 phone cards and passed them out to soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank you very much for you great generosity. It means a tremendous amount to us to know Americans are behind us and supporting us in these challenging times. May God bless you and the USS Hancock CV/CVA 19 Association.

Sincerely, Dale Potter

CH (LTC) Dale Potter Chief, Dept of Ministry and Pastoral Care Womack Army Medical Center

Name: richard george
Email_Address: 2richard@ev1
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1945-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: div 7 armory gang (magazines)
Date: 03 Jan 2005
Time: 18:27

Comments

1st visit since oct 2002 just wanted to re-visit the log.

Name: Stephen Decker
Email_Address: decker_Steve@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: vf - 6
Date: 03 Jan 2005
Time: 12:37

Comments

My grandpa was on this ship, Ken Decker, was a radio chief. Trying to find info about him being possibly injured during a kamakazi strike in apr 45...

Name: Fred Dickenson
Email_Address: fdickenson@santarosa.edu
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Medical
Date: 03 Jan 2005
Time: 11:10

Comments

Happy New Year to all who served on the Grand Old Lady.

Comments

Just for fun, was doing a google search for Hancock, and found a site called "Barnicle Bill's Free Reunion Listings" which says there will be a Hancock reunion in May 2005 at the San Francisco Airport Westin. The reunion data is for the 2004 reunion, but the date is shown as May 2005. I am about to go in transit, and will be unable to do anything to correct this. Wayne Erven, maybe you can work on it. You are listed as the reunion contact, with your old "iwon" E-mail address. There's no Hancock reunion in 2005.

Name: Robert (Bob) Mackley
Email_Address: ivadc11@netzero.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 03 Jan 2005
Time: 00:13

Comments

I am Bob's ex-wife. Bob was a squadron leader who headed a crew that was assigned to the maintenance of a plane. I will pass any messages along to him. He was from Brisbane, Calif., and served part of his enlisted period at the NAS at Fallon, NV prior to being assigned to the Hancok.

Name: iva mackley
Email_Address: ivadc11@hotmail
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 03 Jan 2005
Time: 00:06

Comments

my husband served aboard her

Name: Thomas Luther Carl "L.C." Miller
Email_Address: gardendawg@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: 5th Division
Date: 01 Jan 2005
Time: 15:59

Comments

I really enjoyed sitting with my grandson and looking at the pictures on the site. It brought back many memories and gave me the opportunity to pass them on to him. Thanks for all the time and effort it took to put the site together.

Name: Charlie Wise
Email_Address: slugo@totalspeed.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: VF211
Date: 01 Jan 2005
Time: 12:41

Comments

was playin with the computer and found this website, its really cool to find something like this. I was a parachute rigger and have some very fond memories of those years

Name: Brian J. McAndrew
Email_Address: bn1465e@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: personnel/education and training
Date: 01 Jan 2005
Time: 07:09

Comments

Now that I look back, it was an interesting 2 years

Name: goodwin
Email_Address: aragontex@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: vb7looking for schechter
Date: 31 Dec 2004
Time: 13:49

Comments

looking for schechter

Name: Ercell Phillips (PHILL)
Email_Address: ephillips13293@woh.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: VF211 squadron
Date: 31 Dec 2004
Time: 08:30

Comments

Would like to hear from shipmates from this time period. Ercell Phillips, Dayton, OH, Retired from GM in 1995 after 33.7 years.

Name: darryl tate
Email_Address: sailor9788@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: s-6 aviation storekeeper
Date: 30 Dec 2004
Time: 17:41

Comments

would like to find some color photos from that time period

Name: James P. Stuchlik
Email_Address: jstuchlik@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 division
Date: 30 Dec 2004
Time: 17:39

Comments

Great media for the Hancock association

Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: phil.torres@ssa.gov
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 65 - 68
Division_Squadron_Division: E- Division, IC Gang
Date: 29 Dec 2004
Time: 12:58

Comments

Retiring from Social Security on 12/31/04 with 40+ years of federal service

Name: Jerome (Jerry) DeHaan AQ2
Email_Address: jerry@dehaanracing.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211
Date: 29 Dec 2004
Time: 07:46

Comments

It would be great to hear from anyone in VF-211 that sailed on the Hancock.

Name: Rocky Powers
Email_Address: Rockwell.S.Powers@usa.xerox.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-68
Division_Squadron_Division: Navigation
Date: 29 Dec 2004
Time: 05:08

Comments

I wish I had the time to surf all the comments. I did find one of my shipmates. I would like to find more. Thanks for doing this.

Name: Charles Roberts ( Jack )
Email_Address: croberts555@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: M-FWD Engineroom
Date: 28 Dec 2004
Time: 10:26

Comments

want to find Roger Starlin.Miss/ Jake Jackson.Mich./ Harry Oliver lost your address./ Elis Parkins

Name: BUTCH PORTILLO
Email_Address: VA215@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 DIVISION
Date: 28 Dec 2004
Time: 09:29

Comments

THIS MESSAGE IS FOR ANY SHIPMATE FROM SQUADRON VF24 THE FIGHTING CHECKMATES WHO WAS ABOARD THE HANCOCK FROM 1963-1966. LOOKING FOR A GOOD FRIEND I LOST CONTACT WITH. WE WERE IN THE NAVY TOGETHER, AND I WORKED WITH HIM IN THE POST OFFICE, HIS NAME IS LEONARD THOMPSON, AT ONE TIME HE LIVED IN GARDENA CALIFORNIA. MY PHONE # ( 623 ) 875-1288

Name: BUTCH PORTILLO
Email_Address: VA215@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 DIVISION
Date: 28 Dec 2004
Time: 09:11

Comments

LOOKING FOR ALL SHIPMATES WHO WERE IN S-3 DIVION A FEW OF THE NAMES, TONY ROE, JOHNNY SANCHEZ ( FRESNO CALIF. ) JIM GUNNOE, LAMPE, SAM WILSON, J. WASHINGTON. ( 623 ) 875-1288

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 28 Dec 2004
Time: 08:05

Comments

PHONE CARD PROJECT

NOTE FROM : Chaplain David Trogdon 101st Thank you so much for your ministry to our soldiers!

God bless! Chaplain David Trogdon

Chief Department of Ministry and Pastoral Florence A. Blanchard Army Community Hospital 650 Joel Drive Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223

Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: chitownjak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-68
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 Div
Date: 27 Dec 2004
Time: 20:08

Comments

Its a great website, but is it just me or does it need some updating.

Name: Robert Purser
Email_Address: chatsmith5@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: Gunnery
Date: 27 Dec 2004
Time: 18:36

Comments

Logging on for my father Robert Purser- on board 1958-1959. Would like to hear from someone on board then. Sent message before, but email crashed. Setting computer up for dad.

Name: Clarence R. Bouwens
Email_Address: clarence.bouwens@nngco.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: va215
Date: 27 Dec 2004
Time: 10:44

Comments

I went on one west pac cruise. Barnowl spads. I live Gretna, Ne. 12/2004.

Comments

For Jack Downs, and all who went to his website, thanks from the Assn, and the wounded troops in the military hospitals who will be receiving the two hour phone cards. This project will be on going, so if you want to donate again, feel free to do so. Check out the headline on the home page for addresses. A Happy New Year to everyone.

Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: chitownjak
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 65/68
Division_Squadron_Division: v-3 div
Date: 25 Dec 2004
Time: 21:07

Comments

To all of you who hit my website over the last 48 hours I thank you for the kind words about it and am happy you enjoyed the pics. And to Jake Jaccard for calling the site "splendiferous", lol thanks Jake. Had 58 hits in that 48 hours and will add the 14 that were already there for a total of 72. I will round that off to $100.00 to the phone cards to our troops collection. The check is in the mail, thanks everyone. Jack

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: dmett41691@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: B Div - 4 Fireroom
Date: 24 Dec 2004
Time: 22:22

Comments

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. PEACE.

Name: c c ted conrad
Email_Address: ctdcnr@cmaaccess..com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: E Ic,HEAVY POW
Date: 24 Dec 2004
Time: 19:44

Comments

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To all .Enjoy the web site.

Name: Terry L. Eggleston
Email_Address: prosth@sonic.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-73
Division_Squadron_Division: Dental
Date: 23 Dec 2004
Time: 20:33

Comments

Nice Website. Thanks for putting it together

Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: chitownjak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 Div
Date: 23 Dec 2004
Time: 14:53

Comments

Ok all you men of the Hancock. I will donate to the phone card collection $1.00 for every member who checks out my Hancock website and leaves a comment at http://usshancockcva19.com/ for the next 48 hours. Its 5pm Chicago time and I have 14 hits there now. Merry Christmas to all the men of the Hancock.

Name: Louie Adame
Email_Address: laccpoa@attwirelessblackberry.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: V1 DIVISION
Date: 22 Dec 2004
Time: 12:13

Comments

V 1 divison - deck ape

Name: Dave Farrow
Email_Address: dfarrow@pageud.k12.az.us
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 CATS
Date: 22 Dec 2004
Time: 09:16

Comments

Just wanted to wish all my old shipmates a great holiday season and hopes for a peacefull new year, remember our troops and there familes in your prays

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 22 Dec 2004
Time: 09:13

Comments

MORE ABOUT THE REUNION PHOTO BOOK. Louis Moretton was disappointed because he expected more verbiage about some of the events that took place at the reunion, etc. Sorry, Louis, but that wasn't what we contracted for - it was to be just a photo book, so we got what we asked for and paid for. But what you are saying is that we would enjoy a "reunion memories" book -- and I agree. That's a good idea. The only practical way for us to have that is if we create it ourselves. You reunion attendees, put on your thinking caps and send me some stuff. I have a million great memories - the view of the airport from my window, Fisherman's Wharf (about the same as 30 years ago), the Golden Gate, the view of Treasure Island and the bay, a close up look at Alcatraz, Debbie Hunter escorting John Finn to the men's room, Wayne shagging ice and liquor to the suites, Louis giving away and selling wines, riding the BART, myself in the hospitality rooms saying, "Has everyone got a roster?" etc. etc.! Send me material!

Name: David Henley
Email_Address: davidahenley@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Division Cats
Date: 22 Dec 2004
Time: 08:50

Comments

Hope everyone has a happy holiday season. It is hard to believe that it has been almost 30 years since I left the Hancock. Traveled a few miles since I got out of the Navy but I don't think that anyone can ever forget their time onborad ship.

Name: Wayne Erven, President Elect
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Ops Office
Date: 22 Dec 2004
Time: 07:09

Comments

I wish all my shipmates in the Association a very Merry Christmas, and the greatest New Years ever. Please don't forget our Phone Cards for the wounded Project. Remember those that are following us into harm's way. Contact me with any questions.

Name: Walter Lee Heil
Email_Address: WHeil7519@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: VF154/OP /WDiv
Date: 21 Dec 2004
Time: 14:55

Comments

Would like to here from anyone that was in VF154 in years 1959-1960.

Name: Walter Lee Heil
Email_Address: WHeil7519.aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: VF154/OP /WDiv
Date: 21 Dec 2004
Time: 14:48

Comments

Great ship. Make three over seas cruises.

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 21 Dec 2004
Time: 13:59

Comments

Total Number of Phone Cards shipped around to various military facilities stands today at 420 Cards. That equals to 50400 Minutes of talk time or 840 Hours or 35 Days. I would hate to be standing in line behind that pay phone! Thanks for all the donations and I’m receiving great reviews at COSTCO. Everyone including the cashiers is very supportive of this effort.

HANNA TEAM WORK ALIVE AND WELL!!!!!!!!!

Name: Bud Dehnert
Email_Address: dehnertc@pbso.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-67
Division_Squadron_Division: AME2 - VF_53
Date: 21 Dec 2004
Time: 13:14

Comments

Very nice site

Name: Patrick A Casey
Email_Address: pacpalaw@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-215
Date: 20 Dec 2004
Time: 21:26

Comments

Godd ship but hard to sleep in those fan tail compartments just below the flight deck.

Name: Ken Jake Jaccard
Email_Address: jake@usshancockcv19.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-64
Division_Squadron_Division: X-Division (Captain's Office)
Date: 20 Dec 2004
Time: 13:43

Comments

Hello Shipmates! I am proud of our Crew again, for the fine work being done in bahalf of our walking wounded in the Hospitals (Phone Card Project). Bravo Zulu to all involved! If you haven't visited 'Yankee Station' lately, come visit soon: http://www.usshancockcv19.com Best Wishes for a Great Holiday Season! Jake

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 20 Dec 2004
Time: 11:23

Comments

PHONE CARD PROJECT. NOTE FROM Tarvin, Michael D LTC MAMC

Just a brief note to thank both of you, Wayne and Max, as well as the rest of the crew from the USS HANCOCK Association, your kindness is appreciated. We regularly have military members who are returning from Iraq and are in need of medical attention here at Madigan. Your thoughtful gift will not only provide a needed service to these young men and women, but will also serve to let them know that many in our nation are supporting them in all they do.

Thank You and God Bless You!

CH T Michael D. Tarvin

NW Region and MAMC

Chief, Dept of Ministry and Pastoral Care

Madigan Army Medical Center Tacoma, Washington 98431

"Care with Compassion"

Name: David Zawacki
Email_Address: glove@nowonline.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: A-4 div. Machine shop
Date: 19 Dec 2004
Time: 12:28

Comments

This is a great site. Looking to here from the Machine Shop gang 72-75 E-mail me. Dave Z

Name: john gilbertson
Email_Address: jegilbertson@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-60
Division_Squadron_Division: cca officer
Date: 19 Dec 2004
Time: 07:49

Comments

enjoy the site

Name: Ralph Irish
Email_Address: wa8gdt@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: OR Division
Date: 18 Dec 2004
Time: 21:50

Comments

Along with a fellow from one of the squadrons aboard the Hancock, Dan Metcalf, I have been trying to find another hancock sailor named Richard Graziano. (Obvious nickname: Rocky) He was in V6 Division, and it seems to me that he was aboard before and after my nearly two year stint. We were in messcooking together, and since he was a ham radio operator back then, and I was in the Radio Division, he was always interested in my work, and as to how things worked.

Dan was an AT in Squadron VA-155, and was also a ham operator. That is how the two of them first got connected.

Dan and I bumped into each other, via the radio hobby, about 12 years back, and have kept up correspondence ever since. I have tried to interest him in the Association, but so far, no luck.

But back to basics: Does anyone know anything about Rocky? I have done a little looking in his hometown of Newburg, New York, but no leads there.

Anything about Rocky would be appreciated. Even simple memories of what you and he might have done together.

Thanks,

Ralph Irish

Name: Louis Moretton
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: CCA/CATCC/AIROPS
Date: 18 Dec 2004
Time: 10:16

Comments

Note to Tom Wimberly: Ithought the photos were great, but I expected more verbage about some of the events that took place etcetcetc. But my wife and I had a great time and we looking foward to the next one and hope to see you there. Thank you for the quick reply.

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 18 Dec 2004
Time: 06:07

Comments

PHONE CARD PROJECT!! ASSOCIATION AS SHIPPED CARDS TO THE BELOW LOCATIONS. WE ARE REVIEWING OTHERS MAILING LOCATIONS.

NEXT MAILING BEFORE THE HOILDAYS WILL BE MONDAY 12/20/2004

Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue Bldg. 2 5th Floor Room 5737 Washington, DC 20307 Blanchfield Army Community Hospital ATTN: CHAPLAIN 650 Joel Drive Ft. Campbell, Ky 42223 Director of Logistics Brooke Army Medical Center Building 3600 3851 Roger Brooke Dr. Ft. Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200 Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund 825 College Blvd. Suite 102 PMB Oceanside, CA 92057 Irwin Army Community Medical Center Dept of PMC 600 Caison Rd. Ft Riley, KS 66442 Womack Army Community Medical Center Bldg. 4-2817 ATTN: PAO 2817 Reilly Rd. Ft. Bragg, NC 28310 Chief Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care Womack Army Medical Center PO BOX 195 Fort Bragg North Caroline 28310 Chief Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care Baynes-Jones Army Community Hospital Fork Polk, LA 71459 Chief Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care Madigan Army Medical Center Tacoma, Washington 98431

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 18 Dec 2004
Time: 05:55

Comments

Members, Our goals are to get as many phone cards out to the troops before Christmas. I'm sure there will be some carry over after the Holidays. Your support has been amazing and I will honor your call by quickly getting this project completed.

Regards,

Max

Happy Holidays to All!!!

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 18 Dec 2004
Time: 05:45

Comments

PHONE CARD PROJECT UPDATE All I can say is Fantastic!!!

Update as of 20:15, 17 Dec 2005

Phone Cards Mailed = 196

Hours of Talk Time available = 23520 Minutes or 392 Hours or 16.33 DAYS of talking

732.44 SPENT ON CARDS – MAIL ETC

930.00 DONATIONS

197.56 BALANCE

THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED Tim Mullens Wayne Erven USS HANCOCK ASSOCIATION William D. Finch Mickey Chapman Phillip Delia Richard P. Fiore Max Pate Dwayne Heitzman [heitzman@idcnet.com] Larry Jones Maris Uchikura Lewis Hicks, ABHC Ret Howard Drackley Stan Troia Harold Gatlin John Grimes William Davis Richard Bowser Joe and Nell Bizet Tom & Pat Kunkel Frank Blum Donovan Eskesen Janice Jennings James and Suellen Douglas Charles and Mary Rodman Attilio and Eiko Serafini Jerry & Sherryl Boes James Murphy John Paster American Legion Post 53 Gary Laut Ralph Irish Donald Rasmusson Salty Green Nancy Carter James D Douglas Gary Greksouk

Comments

Note for Louis Moretton about the reunion photo book. Sorry you weren't pleased about the book. I did the rough editing job on it and am responsible for it taking so long. I noticed a couple of possible disappointing areas as I assembled it, but would like to have your specific comments (and comments of anyone else who was disappointed). I haven't seen one yet. Mine is being forwarded to me, and I hope to get a look at it within a few days. I will be sending a letter to those who purchased the book. I will be identifying as many people as I can in the candid shots, and want help in identifying people in the small groups. When I have all the information, I will print it and send it to everyone who purchased a book. Please let me hear from you.

Comments

The "phone cards for hospitals" effort (mentioned in posts below by Wayne Erven and Max Pate) is really a worthy cause. I had heard that some hospitals had more cards than they needed, and asked Wayne about it. Don't worry; he really has a handle on the situation. The smaller hospitals are short of cards. Wayne has a complete list of all Army hospitals in the US, with contact data for the Chaplains! Wow, that's great. Keep up the good work, Wayne and Max. See their posts below for information on how to contribute.

Name: Louis Moretton
Email_Address: htr@windsorvinewards.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: CATCC/CCA/AIR OPS
Date: 17 Dec 2004
Time: 11:43

Comments

Furst of all I want wish every one aMerry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year. Now a bit of a sour note. I just received my copy of the reunion book, and am sad to say that I was not happy with it, but such is life. You all take care and enjoy the holyday season.

Name: Richard V. Pearse
Email_Address: rvpearse@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: Fox Division
Date: 17 Dec 2004
Time: 08:04

Comments

Just talked to a former shipmate and was told about the website. Am not an association member yet but am sending application. I would be very interested in contacting anyone that would have been in Fox division during the 1957 to 1959 period.

Name: Raymond H Ogden Jr
Email_Address: Ogy_sr@Hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: Fuels
Date: 17 Dec 2004
Time: 04:01

Comments

Just wanted to say HI to any other Purple Shirts.

Name: Phil Vaughn ABH-3
Email_Address: spdrcr40@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: Flight Deck V-1
Date: 15 Dec 2004
Time: 23:26

Comments

Flight Deck Control, Fly 1 cat spotter, Fly 1 PO

Name: Tom Anastasi
Email_Address: Tom.Anastasi@Championair.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-74
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-212
Date: 15 Dec 2004
Time: 16:18

Comments

I'm looking for information and especially pictures of VA-212 from 1972-74. I'm making an A-4F Skyhawk model for a friend who was a VA-212 pilot during those periods.

Name: William Rober Knox ADR-2
Email_Address: billndeb@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1978-1979
Division_Squadron_Division: VAH-4
Date: 15 Dec 2004
Time: 10:57

Comments

Very nice. Keep up the good work.

Name: Max Pate - Board Member
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 14 Dec 2004
Time: 06:56

Comments

The first 28 phone calling cards were mailed out monday morning. I will keep everyone posted on the progress of distribution of these cards. I have received many direct phone calls, emails in support of the project.

Warning, please do not give out any of your checking account information, Tax ID numbers over the internet email service. I have received a couple of emails requesting to verify who we are and they are asking for this information.

Max

Name: Bill Thompson
Email_Address: ADCS@telco4u.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: '70--'71 '75-'76
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD Im2 Div.
Date: 13 Dec 2004
Time: 14:03

Comments

Wishing all the Hanna sailors, Marines and their loved ones,the merriest of Christmas's & the healthiest & prosperous of New Years' !!

Name: Michael Jacobs
Email_Address: michael@mjphoto.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: Sea Cadets
Date: 12 Dec 2004
Time: 16:10

Comments

I was a memebr of the US Navy Sea Cadets at NAS Alameda 1967-1969. The USS Hancock was our ship. I went on a couple of cruises as a teenager. I joined the Navy in 1971 and left in 1979... spent my time as a photojournalist. And now, I'm a member of the Navy League.

Name: steve bonom CS2
Email_Address: steveiebe11758@optonline.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: S2/Commissary
Date: 12 Dec 2004
Time: 14:42

Comments

always had plenty of dough,and plenty of bread . Ran Hannah's bake shop

Name: James L. Christensen
Email_Address: jccsr02@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: Fifth Division
Date: 10 Dec 2004
Time: 19:14

Comments

I ran the armory for two years Cheif Farmer was my senior Petty Officer. Ltjg Barnes was my division officer. Does anyone know of them.

Name: Sheila Beck
Email_Address: beck2c@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00000
Division_Squadron_Division: NONE 0
Date: 10 Dec 2004
Time: 17:31

Comments

Looking for information on Marvin Beck who served in WWII

Comments

Our Association is soliciting money to purchase phone cards for the Ira War wounded. The #1 request at the various military hospitals treating them is for PHONE CARDS! Max Pate and I are coordinating this effort. Any amount, even $5 is greatly appreciated. Please consider a donation of any amount. Contact me at my e-mail above, or mail to: 7173 Valley Trails Dr., Pleasanton CA 94588. Tel: 925 462 6877. HELP US TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS. They are paying a very high price to serve our great country. Smooth sailing shipmates.

Name: john heckard
Email_Address: none.to date
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: v-2 cats
Date: 10 Dec 2004
Time: 08:54

Comments

none right now

Name: Ralph Lind
Email_Address: lindr@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: S-7-Supply
Date: 09 Dec 2004
Time: 17:11

Comments

Pray everyone has a Merry Christmas and good memories for the year behind us. Pray the New Year brings safety, happiness and joy. I pray for our troops not only in Iraq but scattered throughout the world. God bless them all.

Name: Shawn M. Roberts, so of Roger P. Roberts
Email_Address: smrbr549@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: Radioman / RM 1 or 2
Date: 09 Dec 2004
Time: 15:14

Comments

Tom, I am glad you got my note. my address is 713 Glendale Way, Bedford, IN 47421. Looking forward to getting the Hanna News. And to let you know I am just alittle wrapped tight, cause it is so close to when I lost my Dad, so I am a unhappy camper. I hope I was not to rude, if that is how it should be, but that is not how I wanted to sound, just missing my Dad at this time of year. Thanks for your time and trouble, Shawn.

Comments

Memo for unhappy camper who posted on Dec. 8. Shawn, when I received your first correspondence - it must have been around May of this year - I took the information you gave me and I listed your Father's name in TAPS in the June 2004 Hannah News: "Roger Perry Roberts, radioman, 1960s, died 1/1/04. From son Shawn M. Roberts." Getting the name listed is my first concern. I don't know about the newsletter aspect of your situation. I am away from home and separated from my membership records so I can't check into what they say about whether or when a newsletter was mailed to you. However, I have discovered that I have a copy of the June 2004 newsletter with me, so if you will send me your address, or post it here on the site, I will mail the June 2004 Hannah News to you.

Name: Wilbur Strunk
Email_Address: wstrunk@nemr.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Supply/ S-7 Div
Date: 09 Dec 2004
Time: 08:20

Comments

Have a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Best wishes to all shipmates, through out the New Year. Wilbur Strunk

Name: Shawn M. Roberts, son of Roger Perry Roberts
Email_Address: smrbr549@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: Radioman, RM1 or2
Date: 08 Dec 2004
Time: 16:10

Comments

Well I am not a happy camper, why you might ask, I put in a request to have my Dad's name on the Taps page and it is still not there. Dad passed away Jan. 1, 2004, and he talk good about all his Navy buddies. But how can his name not be on the Taps page ?? He served his time on the USS HANCOCK, but I just can see what has taking soon long. I just want my Dad to be remember that he served on your ship. And I just, I don't know I have no words for it. Dad is gone know and I can't ask him about his time on the USS HANCOCOK, so all I have is you guys. I should have asked more question, but you don't have time anyone has. Thanks for your time and trouble, but I thought maybe I might get some where this way. I don't want much, like free membership or anything, but my Dad's name on the Taps page, that's all I asked for and copy of the HANNA News, which that's the only thing I got. I will sign off now, and I don't mean any harm, I just wanted to see my Dad's name on the Taps page. Thanks, Shawn and the late Rogerp. Roberts. I think he has that right to be named, Yes ??

Name: Gordon D. Oreskovich
Email_Address: goresko@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Division
Date: 07 Dec 2004
Time: 15:45

Comments

I was on board for the evacuation of the embassy @ Saigon, and manned the rail under the Golden Gate Bridge!

Name: Wayne L. Durfey
Email_Address: wldurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 71-74
Division_Squadron_Division: M-div.
Date: 06 Dec 2004
Time: 20:29

Comments

I got my Hannah News a couple of weeks ago(thank you Mr Greer) but didn't go thru it completely. In the New Members is a gentleman by the name of James Lane living in El Cajon, Ca. and in the early 70s may have been the Warrent Officer in engineering that I purchsed a 1961 MGA roadster from while on board ship. Had a great time with that car all over the Santa Cruz Moutains and every where else around the Bay Area. If you see this note, drop me a line Jim. As always, my best to all you shipmates and Merry Christmas. See you in Charlston!

Name: William G. Cavallas aka: "The Greek"
Email_Address: knight@starstream.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1960 - 1962
Division_Squadron_Division: 2nd Division
Date: 06 Dec 2004
Time: 11:26

Comments

My Dad was a Boatsman Mate 1st Class on the Hancock and was thrilled when I told him about this website. He has provided me with countless hours of entertaining stories of his time served in the Navy.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 05 Dec 2004
Time: 12:23

Comments

I am on the road and unable to get to my email, but able to surf the net. We had a great mini-mini reunion at a barbecue place in Pensacola Thursday afternoon. Myself, Scotty Mills, Jim McGill, and Vince Cooke. Peter Booth had intended to join us be we knew he had family obligations, and he couldn't make it. A good time. Usually I am able to go to aolanywhere and get access to my email, but today it won't work for me. Be on line at the daughter's house in a couple of days.

Name: joe krebs
Email_Address: krebsjj@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 69/71
Division_Squadron_Division: v-1V-1
Date: 05 Dec 2004
Time: 09:20

Comments

looking for tom dobbins email

Name: Gary Gosslin
Email_Address: drifter15@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Nov. 69 to June 70
Division_Squadron_Division: 1st Div
Date: 04 Dec 2004
Time: 16:06

Comments

First of all this is a great site, came upon it trying to find info on the Hancock. If any one out there knows who the doctor was aboard the ship during this time Nov. 69 to June of 70 my memory is not good any more and can't remember the date I was in sick bay for my records.

Name: Gary F.Daley
Email_Address: garysdaley@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969=1972
Division_Squadron_Division: "B" No 1 FR-BR
Date: 03 Dec 2004
Time: 19:29

Comments

I just receive my copy of the year book from the reunion. I was verh mpressed with it . A very "well done " to the people that took all the pioctures and thoose who put it toghter, I am looking foward to tne next one, This time I won't be a" first timer".I really enjjoyed all the Pictures, Again thank you and well done.

Name: John E. Gilbertson
Email_Address: jegilbertson@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: CCA Officer
Date: 03 Dec 2004
Time: 11:16

Comments

Great ship. Went to WestPac twice and the "yard " at Hunters Pt. Alameda was a super home port , as was Yokosuka, and Cubi Pt. our homes away from home. JEG

Name: Melanie L. Mierkey (Coberly)
Email_Address: mmierkey@go.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1942-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: CSC/USN
Date: 01 Dec 2004
Time: 11:44

Comments

I love this website. I am looking for anyone who may know my grandfather have stories or picture about him. I am doing a scrapbook for him for Christmas. His name is Vernon Leroy Coberly. His service dates for the NAVY are 11/1942-11/1972. I am not sure of his exact dates on this ship. I just know he was there. If anyone has any info please email me. Thank you and GOD BLESS.

Name: Arnold Beachum
Email_Address: pbeachum@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: OP Division
Date: 30 Nov 2004
Time: 18:30

Comments

Just received my first issue of the newsletter since becoming a member of the association. Good job editor! enjoyed it very much. Have found a number of old shipmates and looking for more. Hope to see all of them at the reunion in Charleston in 2006!

Name: Dave Farrow
Email_Address: dfarrow@pageud.k12.az.us
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 CATS
Date: 30 Nov 2004
Time: 09:44

Comments

I was just looking through the log book and came accross a couple of names that I remembered Dave Stamer and Dennis Ford.I will try and e-mail you fellows and see how your getting along

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 30 Nov 2004
Time: 07:38

Comments

MY MOTHER WORKED FOR THE RED CROSS 50 TO 60 YEARS AGO. I HAVE DEFENDED THE RED CROSS MANY TIMES, BUT AFTER THIS ARTICLE, THE RED CROSS WON'T GET ANY MORE DONATIONS FROM ME. ========= Guantanamo Tactics 'Tantamount to Torture' -NY Times Tue Nov 30, 2004 06:13 AM ET

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Committee of the Red Cross has accused the U.S. military of using tactics "tantamount to torture" on prisoners at the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. An ICRC inspection team that spent most of June at Guantanamo Bay reported the use of psychological and sometimes physical coercion on the prisoners, the newspaper said. ====================== Cognizant military authorities rejected this report when it was submitted by the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Name: James(Jim) White
Email_Address: bearypurple@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division Evaps
Date: 29 Nov 2004
Time: 20:22

Comments

Looking for Robert Hahn, Chuck Hagsted and Jim Ward. ** gave wrong e-mail address on orig note 11-25-04 plz see above

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n. Past President
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 29 Nov 2004
Time: 19:27

Comments

ATTENTION NW FLORIDA / SOUTHEAST ALABAMA HANCOCK SAILORS. I'm driving through Pensacola Thursday afternoon, Dec. 2. I'm going to rendezvous with Hancock shipmates at 3 PM at CJ's Smokehouse, which is just North of I-10 at 7813 North Davis Highway. You are welcome to come. I have sent Email notification to those in the Pensacola area as best I could tell, and phone calls are being made to some in the area who do not have email. It will be a casual, no-host affair. Enjoy the barbecue/seafood buffet if you desire. Let me know if you'll be coming. I'll leave Corpus Christi by noon on Wednesday. Local coordinator for this "mini-mini" reunion is Jim McGill. E-mail: jimdjeanb460@aol.com Phone: (850) 484-7003 The more the merrier. Y'all come!

Name: jim douglas
Email_Address: jamesgdouglas@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: Air Intelligence, OP Div.
Date: 28 Nov 2004
Time: 14:26

Comments

I'm still looking for Mel (Millard C)Peddy and Jack Hannon, Air Intelligence Officers for VA-215 and VA 216 during the 1964-1965 cruise. That's when, as leading PO in AIO, I lost touch with them. I presume they were reassigned or resigned their comissions. They are posed with respective squadrons in the 1964-65 cruise book. Peddy is on page 261, standing in khakis on the starboard wing.....Hannon is posed with pilots on page 265. He's in whites and is distinguished by his inimitable Terry Thomas grin. Any skinny on these two would be most welcome Thanks...Jim

Name: Bill Thompson
Email_Address: ADCS@telco4u.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971 1975-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD IM-2 Div
Date: 28 Nov 2004
Time: 09:51

Comments

As I live in England, I had requested a few months ago that the Hanna News be sent to me electronically (if possible)to save the Association money. To date I haven't received anything. Can that be investigated please!

Name: THOMAS C KARR
Email_Address: ThoLouise2@Aol.COm
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-jan 1967
Division_Squadron_Division: cr division
Date: 27 Nov 2004
Time: 19:09

Comments

I WISH YOU ALL THE JOYS OF THE SEASON. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THE RADIOMEN I SERVED WITH FROM MARCH 1965 TIL JAN 1967. I LOVE THIS WEB SITE.

Name: Donald Stierna
Email_Address: donald,stierna@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: ops-Photo/v-2 cats
Date: 27 Nov 2004
Time: 16:58

Comments

I am back today on the internet for the first time in a year and just want to wish a post thanksgiving and aMerry Christmas to all in the association(or not). The same wishes go to the military in "harms way". god bless !!

Comments

The December issue of the Hannah News is on the street. I received mine today. Congratulations to Editor Hiram Greer -- another great issue, Hiram! The membership appreciates your efforts!

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 27 Nov 2004
Time: 15:12

Comments

Bill Thompson said: "With all the computer technology available today, can we not have the email entires from this clown MUGUMAGA blocked..." Yes, Bill, in a general sense, the technology is probably available, but it may not be available to our webtender Don Mettler under the terms and services we are contracted for. And hands off my webtender. :-) I had a hard time getting him to agree to take this job!! He is a working man with wife and kids and mucho demands on his time.

Name: Bill Thompson
Email_Address: ADCS@telco4u.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971 1975 1976
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD IM2 Div
Date: 26 Nov 2004
Time: 07:14

Comments

With all the computer technology available today,can we not have the email entires from this clown MUGUMAGA blocked from sending his insane nonsense! It is an insult to all of us who served ,to have this rubbish trashing a great website.

Name: James White
Email_Address: berrypurple@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division
Date: 25 Nov 2004
Time: 13:09

Comments

Looking for Robert Hahn, Chuck Hegsted, and Jim Ward. Please Email me to connect.

Comments

Wishing all my shipmates and crew of the Hannah and their famiies a great Thanksgiving. Be safe during the holiday season. PEACE

Name: Melvin Nelson
Email_Address: poomachadog@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 63-66
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-216/BLK DIAMONDS
Date: 25 Nov 2004
Time: 09:23

Comments

Looking for: G.B. Tanner AO1 A.L. Rodriguez Jimmy T. Beckermann Anyone have info on these mates, send me a line. Thank you.

Name: Dave Stamer
Email_Address: dstamer315@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 71-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Air/V-2 Cats
Date: 24 Nov 2004
Time: 18:57

Comments

looking for fellow shipmates from V-2 cats during 71-72 cruise, long hours on yankee station launching A-4's , F-8's and A-3's, great times in Japan and Ole' Po-town

Comments

For Richard Walker's friend, who posted on the 23rd. Please check with Richard. Maybe he was on another carrier. Hancock did not serve in the Korean War. She was decommissioned in 1946, and wasn't recommissioned until February 1954. Please let me know what Richard says.

Name: JAMES H.EASTMAN AECS[AW] RET
Email_Address: SAILORJIMRET@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: VA 164
Date: 24 Nov 2004
Time: 14:29

Comments

HI Shipmate ,Wayne Erven,we run into eachother in Bar Harbor, Maine. You had on a CV19 hat and I asked if you were aboard or knew someone who was? We talked for a few then went on. Those were the days, had a mission knew where we were and where we were going. Talked with the CMC Lakehurst NJ, he said it had all changed sence I was in, to bad I guess, then I bet that 's what they said on Old Iron sides when the were told to shave thier beards, remember the "Z" GRAMS long time and lots of Man the rails ago, Do they still do that? Women on ships what do they call it now. Not that I am opposet to women, have the most respect for them, but on ships.I have served with both and some of my best LPO were women, not women , they were and still are SHIPMATES, just prefer they wern't on ships. Well I guess I'll shift colors ,set the special sea and anchor detail and get underway, Keep in touch.

Name: kenneth redman
Email_Address: redcat2@excite.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211
Date: 24 Nov 2004
Time: 09:20

Comments

no comment

Name: Richard Walker
Email_Address: Indianrocks@Att.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1950-1
Division_Squadron_Division: aviation 1
Date: 23 Nov 2004
Time: 21:10

Comments

I am filling this in for my friend Richard Walker who lives in Lone Star, Texas 75668 He was the Captain's Driver during the Korean War. He was in aviation.....I will deliver any messages to him......

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 23 Nov 2004
Time: 19:50

Comments

For Gerald F "Jerry" Kosch, who posted yesterday. Jerry, about crossing the equator -- it was May of 1971, not May of 1970. And there are a bunch of us around the Association who were there for that event -- including the Captain and Exec. You should join. I'll drink that toast tonight.

Name: Bob Mitchell
Email_Address: Rjerseydevil@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1954
Division_Squadron_Division: none/none/none
Date: 23 Nov 2004
Time: 19:12

Comments

1954 is the year - I'm looking for any Aviation BMs that knew Ernest L. White, ABC. On board around Jan 54- May 1954. Any photos or info appreciated! Love your site! Bob Mitchell HMC(FMF) Retired

Name: Louis Kline
Email_Address: lkline@gsgarchitecture.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: M-Division
Date: 23 Nov 2004
Time: 12:22

Comments

I made it the 1990 reunion in Las Vegas but I didn't see anyone I knew. I sure do miss the after engine room crew.

Name: Louis Kline
Email_Address: ljsklin@wyoming.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: e-division/m-division
Date: 22 Nov 2004
Time: 21:52

Comments

I started out on the Hanna in E-division with the A&O shop as an aviation and ordinance electrician. I transfered after the first year or so to M-division in the after engine room.

Name: Wayne L. Durfey
Email_Address: wldurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: '71- '74
Division_Squadron_Division: M-div
Date: 22 Nov 2004
Time: 21:44

Comments

To all my mates from the Hancock I want to wish the best Thanksgiving ever! I also want to thank the men who are keeping our families and friends safe so we can cellebrate this day in safety. God Bless the American fighting men in Iraq and around the world. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Keep the faith.

Name: Gerald F "Jerry" Kosch
Email_Address: jerrykosch@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 Division
Date: 22 Nov 2004
Time: 17:19

Comments

I am curious as to what happen to all of the men who served on board the Hancock. If anybody remembers crossing the Equator in May of 1970.

I will be drinking a toast tonight (November 22 / 2004) to the memory of our friends that didn't make it back here to tha state.

Name: Don Lafferty
Email_Address: dlafferty@peoplesinsure.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: s-1 Div
Date: 22 Nov 2004
Time: 12:46

Comments

Happy to see this web-site holding up.

Name: William C. Patrick Ak-2
Email_Address: bp7272907@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-67
Division_Squadron_Division: V-6 G.S.E.
Date: 22 Nov 2004
Time: 10:29

Comments

I just found some 35mm slides I made on West-Pac cruise 1966-67. Really brought back some good memories of shipboard living and duty aboard the Hancock. Among the slides I found one or two of a shipmate I served with who died a couple of years back. Really makes you appreciate the men and women who serve in the armed forces today!! Our prayers and best wishes are with those who protect our shores today. God bless our troops at Thanksgiving time, and bring them, home safely.

Comments

I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, and ask that you take a minute out of your festivities to remember our servicemen who will not be home this week. We all know what it was like to be away from families on all the special holidays.

Name: Steve Golden
Email_Address: steve_golden@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973 and 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Division
Date: 21 Nov 2004
Time: 04:16

Comments

I was in VA-55 but t.a.d. to S-6 Division during Hancock's last two cruises: 1973 and 1975.

Name: Dana (Dan) Haggerty
Email_Address: dan_haggerty@direcway.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: Weapons Office/Nav.
Date: 19 Nov 2004
Time: 16:14

Comments

Spent most uf my time in Weapons Office as a Yeoman! Would love to hear from any of my SHIPMATES!

Name: John McGilvra
Email_Address: jmcgilvra14@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: .1973
Division_Squadron_Division: OE Div
Date: 18 Nov 2004
Time: 20:16

Comments

I was in the Nuclear Power Program stationed on the USS Hancock for the first part of 1973 for about 3 months. The ship went through Refresher Training while I was on board. My berthing space was under where the planes landed and in between the arresting cables. I remember the very loud bang of the planes landing and the terrible loud screeching noise of the arresting cables unreeling.

Name: DAVE CLAIR
Email_Address: ODD@USFAMILY.NET
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1963,1964/65
Division_Squadron_Division: VAH-4
Date: 18 Nov 2004
Time: 18:55

Comments

GLAD I FOUND THIS SITE!!

Name: James R. Nannemann, SK2, ret
Email_Address: jnannemann1@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: S-1 Division & SOG detachment
Date: 18 Nov 2004
Time: 12:52

Comments

My time on Hancock was filled with many days, most good, a few not so good. But over all it was a good experience. Our time in Vietnam was well represented by all the men of the ship's company as well as the squadrons attached and on board, and the special units that worked off of Hancock from time to time

Name: Frederick Arthur Walden
Email_Address: walden@radiks.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: flght deck
Date: 17 Nov 2004
Time: 14:47

Comments

Its been a long time didn't know any one was still out there from my old ship.

Name: Stanley Jamison
Email_Address: sjamison@infoware2000.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V4 Fuels
Date: 17 Nov 2004
Time: 08:42

Comments

Was aboard for Saigon D-block Evac, served for 2 rescue missions, Frequent Wind and Eagle Pull

Name: Roger Conn
Email_Address: connsplace@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: V -2 Cats
Date: 16 Nov 2004
Time: 17:55

Comments

Tim ,Thank you for the list of cat crew members

Name: Paul S. Coakley
Email_Address: pcoakley1@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: OZ/AIO
Date: 16 Nov 2004
Time: 13:15

Comments

It was great scrolling through the entries and finding the names of some of my former shipmates - brings back such great memories. Hopefully I'll make the next reunion in 2006 and see some of you then. Fair winds and following seas.

Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@msn dot com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 AG
Date: 15 Nov 2004
Time: 19:28

Comments

Roger Conn, Since I was in V-2 I have a list of all V-2 folks in Association that are members as of this summer's roster, plus non-member contact info from quarterdeck log entries for the last 7 years. Will send list to you in a separate email.

Name: Spencer Jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: OI div
Date: 15 Nov 2004
Time: 17:32

Comments

I recently became an assoc. member and I am proud to be one. I'm looking for any shipmates from this time period from my div or anyone I might of known Please email me and we'll see if we can chat or contact each other.

Name: A. C. Edwards
Email_Address: Aedw2222@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: year of 1944
Division_Squadron_Division: USS Winslow DD 359
Date: 14 Nov 2004
Time: 19:00

Comments

I was a QM 3c aboard the USS Winslow DD 359 and we ran rear guard for the USS Hancock during her shake down cruise near Burmuda --- about early 1944

Name: Roger Conn
Email_Address: connsplace@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Cats
Date: 14 Nov 2004
Time: 16:31

Comments

I would really like to get a list of members that were in my div V-2 cats . I have fond memories of people like John Story, A w Macleod & others . So if you would . please E- mail me a list of my ship mates, thank you Roger Conn,,,P>S Robert L Ramey was in V-4 fuel s on deck .Does Yeggy have contact with him ? he was from Mo.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 14 Nov 2004
Time: 13:27

Comments

About the Hancock exhibit aboard USS Yorktown Museum in South Carolina. Roger Conn, in his post below, was not referring to a recent visit. As far as I know, the Hancock exhibit is still unavailable on account of being moved.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 14 Nov 2004
Time: 06:39

Comments

For Roger Conn -- sounds like you are saying the Hancock exhibit aboard the USS Yorktown Museum is now open. Is that correct? That will be of interest, because it has been unavailable for a year or so while being moved to a better location.

Name: Roger D Conn
Email_Address: connsplace@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Cats
Date: 13 Nov 2004
Time: 19:45

Comments

I really enjoyed the trip to Carolina and the Hancock exhibit

Comments

FOR ED FUNDERBURK who posted yesterday. I still have your name and Columbia SC address in my database. To reinstate you, I just need a check for $20 (payable to Hancock Assn) with confirmation of your address, and phone no. if you have changed it since 2002. Send to 344 Palmetto St, Corpus Christi TX 78412. What I need from any new member is name, address, phone number, email address, wife's name, division and years aboard Hannah. I have most of that for you. PLEASE GET THAT CHECK TO ME RIGHT AWAY. I will be sending my membership stuff to the newsletter editor tomorrow, but I don't send the mailing list for the December Hannah News to the printer until the Hannah News Editor (Hiram Greer) tells me he has taken the newletter to the printer. He is shooting for the printer to get it on the street for delivery about December 1.

Name: gordon high
Email_Address: grunt@mail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: aimd-av maint
Date: 11 Nov 2004
Time: 22:41

Comments

was a learning experience!

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 11 Nov 2004
Time: 18:54

Comments

REUNION PHOTO BOOK. I notified the reunion book people about Lou Moretton's change of address (see previous posts). Anyone else changed address since ordering the reunion book? Let me know if you have.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 11 Nov 2004
Time: 18:48

Comments

MEMBERS OR READERS FROM SOUTH CENTRAL GEORGIA PLEASE NOTE. An AO3 who died in the Forrestal fire in 1967 will be honored as follows. The Georgia House passed a resolution which declares that "the first bridge south of Willacoochee on SR 135 South between Willacoochee and Lakeland is designated the Johnny Wayne Spivey Bridge and the Department of Transportation is authorized to erect and maintain signs so designating said bridge..." I was XO of Spivey's squadron (VF-74) at the time he died. WHEN I FIRST POSTED THIS NOTE ON OCT 24, I THOUGHT THERE WAS NO WAY I COULD GO. MY LUCK JUST TURNED YESTERDAY, AND MY WIFE AND I WILL BE ATTENDING. Aviation ordnancemen in the vicinity should go. December 4, 2004. Details are available from Brad Jones (heavy11@bellsouth.net, phone 828/692-8134).

Name: miguel gutierrez
Email_Address: mgutierrez@redrockwindowcoverings.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960 to1963
Division_Squadron_Division: m div.
Date: 11 Nov 2004
Time: 18:39

Comments

looking for cruise book for the cruises during that time,do not expect much luck,but i can hope.lost mine.

Name: CARL A JOHNSON
Email_Address: CAJJLJ@MSN.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955--1956
Division_Squadron_Division: SHIPS COMPANY
Date: 11 Nov 2004
Time: 16:38

Comments

GREAT TIME WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT HAPPEND TO A. J. WASKO

Comments

This is for Tom Wimblery:I have moved since the reunion and I need my new address to get to the publisher of the reunion book. I hope that you can help me out here. By the way, when will they be mailed? My new address is:104 Knight Ct Windsor, CA. 95492. Thanking you in advance,Lou

Name: Edward (Ed) A. Funderburk
Email_Address: mail 4fundy@sc.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 (Hanger Deck) Div.
Date: 11 Nov 2004
Time: 13:42

Comments

I was a member for a few years but have let my membership drop. Please notify me as to re-joining. Thanks, Ed This next reunion will mark 50 years since I went aboard "Hanna" in dry docks at Hunter point, CA and watch it convert from a CV to a CVA with a angle deck.

Name: Dwight Callihan
Email_Address: dcalli@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973 - 1974
Division_Squadron_Division: OS Division
Date: 11 Nov 2004
Time: 08:31

Comments

Hello to all of the guys from Happy Hanna

Name: Lanie Polk-Ellifritt, Scott Ellifritt, Beau Foutz
Email_Address: crystaleye@cableone.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: XXXXX
Division_Squadron_Division: XXXXX
Date: 10 Nov 2004
Time: 21:15

Comments

Greetings. We are doing a documentary on a man named Ira B. Harkey, Jr. He was aboard the Hancock when the bomb exploded in January 1945. According to his autobiography it was a critical point in his life and was particularaly responsible for much of what he accomplished over the years, including a Pulizer Prize in 1963 for his stand against segregation in the South. We are looking for any pictures, stills or film, that may have been taken that day or especially of the burials at sea that followed the next day for those who were killed. Because of what Dr. Harkey wrote of that day these pictures would deliver a very touching impact to the viewer. We would very much appreciate hearing from anyone who may have pictures of that event and the burial at sea that followed that would not mind them being used in a documentary. Please contact us at the email address crystaleye@cableone.net And thank you very much in advance.

Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@msn dot com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 AG
Date: 09 Nov 2004
Time: 19:52

Comments

To Peter Carter - Again. And anyone else looking for the site for Unit Awards and Campaign Participation. Went in to look at Unit Award site, and they changed it. It is now at: neds.daps.dla.mil/directives/o1650/encl3shiph.pdf They never make it easy.

Name: Peter L. Carter
Email_Address: pacbld@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: 4th div, OE div.
Date: 09 Nov 2004
Time: 09:58

Comments

Did the ship earn any awards,medals,etc during this time period?

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 09 Nov 2004
Time: 07:44

Comments

JOHN FINN. Here's my attempt to list the sites. (When you read them, you may detect a couple of small glitches. One of them mentions that John's squadron at Kaneohe was VP-41; another of the sites makes it clear that it was VP-14. One of the sites says Kaneohe is on the West side of Oahu, when in fact it is on the East side of Oahu. No big deal.)

Notice on the first site when you scroll all the way to the bottom there is a picture of John and Alice on a 1930 BMW motorcycle. This photo has always been of great interest to me because I am somewhat of a motorcycle nut. (The photo is on page 78 of the revised Hancock history book, with a photo also of John sitting at the fireplace in his living room.) John's heavy interests were guns, cars and motorcycles. When Gay and I visited John two months ago, that photo of them on the BMW was still on the wall of John's living room.

If you have any trouble with any of these, let me know and I'll retransmit, or maybe I can send them to Don Mettler and he can list them as links.

Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Navy World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. John William

Kaneohe Bay - The First Attack of World War II

http://www.medalofhonor.com/JohnFinn.htm

http://www.cmohs.org/medal/history_links/j_finn.htm

US Navy Patrol Bombing Squadrons - VP-14 - John W. Finn ...

Proclamation ... Nevada joins with the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen in honoring World War II Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant John W. Finn, retired, for ... gov.state.nv.us/PROCLAMATIONS/2004/07-09FINN.htm - 9k -

http://www.homeofheroes.com/united/finn.html

APPENDIX 13 Medal of Honor Awards in Naval Aviation

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 09 Nov 2004
Time: 07:37

Comments

SHOULD A NAVY SHIP be named for John Finn? I believe so, and invite you to help. As far as I know, the effort was started a couple of years ago by past association presidents Jim Sweeney and Joe Bizet. I think Joe wrote the President, among others, and Jim wrote his Senators and U. S. Rep. They received nice letters of acknowledgment, but it will probably take a concerted campaign of letters to give it a chance of happening.

I went on the aviation ordnance site and proposed that they write their Senators, U. S. Reps, Secretary of the Navy, etc., etc. and make the recommendation. They are taking it seriously. One of their members sent in these links about John Finn. They are good, but they can't be included in this post; it becomes too long. I'll post again with the site names.

Name: Victor B.Mierta
Email_Address: miertav@wmconnect.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: K4 Division
Date: 08 Nov 2004
Time: 16:14

Comments

HAPPY HOLIDAY TO ALL SHIPMATES

Name: Rosey
Email_Address: greypilgrim18@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: W Div
Date: 08 Nov 2004
Time: 13:54

Comments

Thanks for the site and I enjoy the comments! Jim Ferry, I answered your post (April) as did a few of us in "W" Div but recieved no reply. Did you change your "Email address"? rosey

Name: Art Decker
Email_Address: aedjrusnavy@insightbb.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 63-3-4
Division_Squadron_Division: V 1 Division
Date: 07 Nov 2004
Time: 23:07

Comments

just cruisin

Name: Steve L. King
Email_Address: scooterkbs@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-63
Division_Squadron_Division: A div-Mdiv
Date: 07 Nov 2004
Time: 17:54

Comments

There we were, south China Sea, a very quiet day, no airops, finished the 0800-1200 watch, was topside taking in the day, steaming at about 10 knots, my friend Ken Williams and myself were sitting on the flightdeck, just forward of the port catapult, the alarm was very real, bong, bong,bong,bong, it would not stop! Finally the bosn yelled into the Imc"this is not a drill, this is not a drill!" Red Alert, Red Alert, Flight quarters, now emergency! Almost at an instant, the ship begain to heal to port and shake as the turbines were spun to full throttle, "Man battle stations, man battle stations" the next few hours were filled with heart stopping, unreal, cannot beleive this! "this is the captian, the President of the United States of America, has been assasinated, may God have mercy on us all" History, 1963. Many years later, The Hanna was in Pearl Harbor,tied up at the fuel piers, I was MM1(SS) at the time and strolled over to say hello, what a mess, Viet Nam duty had wrecked the glamor, paint was unkept, I walked aboard, no I.D. required, went below to several old duty stations, engine rooms, were worn out, filthy, a few lights were on! Fast forward, I was taking a days cruise aboard my brothers trawler in and about L.A. Harbor, we were in some waterways in back of San Pedro, A sign was posted on a pier side with mounds of steel scrap heaped high, tons of twisted shape, a sign, U.S.S. HANCOCK CVA-19 Rest easy, 1980

Name: Dan Gehring
Email_Address: gehringo@hrtc.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: m-Div. aft eng. rm.
Date: 07 Nov 2004
Time: 17:39

Comments

Just updating email and looking around.

Name: Major Bruce THOMPSON-BOWERS
Email_Address: CaptPanacea@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: MARINES 1/9
Date: 06 Nov 2004
Time: 17:56

Comments

Thanks for keeping the LOG open... Served onboard with 1/9 Eagal Pull and Frequent Wind ,,, Landed on board 29 April from Siagon,,, Commanded 3rd Plt C co. 1St Bn 9th Marines Launched 24 April from Flt Deck via Air America H1s Returned to HANCOCK 29 April 75 apx. 1700

Name: Jeff Roe
Email_Address: Skjajm@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: G division
Date: 06 Nov 2004
Time: 15:28

Comments

I was aboard the Hancock in G Division from 1970 to 1972. I am looking for other G Division mates. Have a good day!

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A?G
Date: 06 Nov 2004
Time: 10:50

Comments

To Ron Bellamy:

Company 278, San Diego 1966. Welcome to the Quarterdeck Log and hopefully, I can convince you to join the Hancock Association. The association is an outstanding group of veterans of the Hancock. Your membership would mean so much to the team.

Regards,

Max Pate V2 AG 66-70

Company 278 – 66 San Diego J.T Robinson GMG 1

Name: Ronald E. Bellamy
Email_Address: kingbtrans@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: Flight Deck
Date: 04 Nov 2004
Time: 06:19

Comments

I served , while aboard The Hancock, as a aircraft handler and crash crewman.

Comments

I served, while aboard the Hancock, as a crashcrew member. The display/home page is one you can be proud off. Keep up the good work. Now I entend to have a closer look at the information and services you offer. Thank You!

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: roddindon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div Print Shop
Date: 03 Nov 2004
Time: 13:04

Comments

looking for guy that worked in the print shop Marvin Pedigo, Ron Fisher, Ron Smalzer, T.J. Macura, J.C. Klump, Burton Alsup 1954 to 1958

Name: Donald L. O'Rear
Email_Address: renaafh@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: Far East Cruise 1958
Division_Squadron_Division: VF154 Ordnance CAG 15
Date: 02 Nov 2004
Time: 17:06

Comments

I was in VF 154 from 4 Jan 57- 3 oct 58 would like to hear from any one who served at Moffett Field or on Happy Hanna.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 02 Nov 2004
Time: 08:55

Comments

HEY GANG - When you post, please click "Submit Comments" only once. Then wait until the screen changes. If you click "submit again" your entry will go on the log a second time. You don't want to post 15 times like one of our shipmates below, do you? Also, with my system, when the screen changes and I click return to the form, I can't see my new message until I "refresh." On my Windows system, you hit F5 to refresh.

Name: Terry Bonnes
Email_Address: Conniebonnes@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division # 3 Fireroom
Date: 01 Nov 2004
Time: 20:03

Comments

Hi Jimmy N McCary I remember you but DO YOU remember ME??? I also remember Wolf and Decker are you out there? Does anyone remember Herbert L. Davis or Al Reinders ? Jim, do you remember my first attempt at making coffee for Wolf??

Name: craig morgan butelo
Email_Address: quikcraig@mail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: x division
Date: 31 Oct 2004
Time: 18:46

Comments

i am looking for glen schnell, robert wicklund, bill morey, ron leclergue,bob fair, henery g frenandez,danny reid,ens.william wales porter,fredrick szydlik,and any one else!!!

Name: richard watkins dc3
Email_Address: rbarw474@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: R div.
Date: 31 Oct 2004
Time: 17:09

Comments

Bob hope thanks for a xmass

Name: Roger Perry Roberts
Email_Address: smrbr549@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958 to 1960
Division_Squadron_Division: RM/Radioman
Date: 31 Oct 2004
Time: 15:42

Comments

My name is Shawn M. Roberts, My Dad was in the Navy on the USS HANCOCK in 1958, he was a radio man. He passed away at home in Bedford, IN on 1 Jan. 2004. So if anyone knows of him you can email and let me know what my Dad did when he was over there with you guys. Hope to see you all soon at the next meeting place. Thanks, Shawn.

Name: John W. Graham
Email_Address: jgra60@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-63
Division_Squadron_Division: CAG 21/VA-216
Date: 31 Oct 2004
Time: 13:48

Comments

I have just located the site and will review same.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: tomwimberly@stx.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 30 Oct 2004
Time: 20:09

Comments

When you make an entry in the log, just click "submit comments" once. Then wait until you see your message in another format. Before you can read your post in final form, you may need to hit your refresh button. On my Windows system, the refresh button is the F5 key.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: tomwimberly@stx.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 30 Oct 2004
Time: 20:04

Comments

Reunion photo book. The photographer advises that the publisher has said it will be done in mid-November, but the photographer thinks it would be better not to expect it before Thanksgiving. The photographer has promised to send me a set of mailing labels for all who bought the book. I will be writing to those who ordered. I want to collect names of everyone pictured in the book and make them available to the purchasers.

Name: J. D. BROOKS AKC RET.
Email_Address: m.j.v.brooks@worldnet.att.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-59 6061
Division_Squadron_Division: SUPPLY S-3 SMALL STORES
Date: 30 Oct 2004
Time: 18:18

Comments

JUST LIKE TO CHECK IN , I AM STILL ON LINE, I HAVE RECEIVE E-MAIL FROM USS HANCOCK CVA-19 SALORS ALL OVER THE STATES THANKS, LATER J, D.

Name: John L. Nichols
Email_Address: 6nichols@cox-internet.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-
Division_Squadron_Division: A-Division
Date: 30 Oct 2004
Time: 14:20

Comments

Just found the site. I like what you've done.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 29 Oct 2004
Time: 10:38

Comments

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Stan MacNish (VA-212, 1967-70). It seems a lot of Hancock sailors have been afflicted with health problems similar to Agent Orange problems. I believe our veterans health care privileges should be extended to all those whose problems could possibly have been service connected. There may still be a lot of things we don't know about those ailments and how they could have been contracted by our veterans. As to Stan, I will be recording his death in the Association records. It does not matter that he was not an Association member. With each roster I send to new members, there is a "Taps" section which contains the names of deceased former crewmembers and their spouses. That list will be a part of the Memorial Service program which will be used at Association Reunions. If you know of a Hancock shipmate who has passed on, and you want to make sure his name is on that memorial list, email me his name and date of death and any other details you may have.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Past Assn President
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 29 Oct 2004
Time: 09:48

Comments

Reunion Photo Book. For Warren Thompson and others interested in the book. The delay is my fault, not the photographers. I have a call in to them and hope to get an estimated delivery date soon. Will post it when received. I think you will find the book is a very good value for the price paid.

Name: Mike Caulfield
Email_Address: mtkaka@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-
Division_Squadron_Division: VFP-63 DET-1
Date: 29 Oct 2004
Time: 05:48

Comments

Shipmate STAN MACNISH passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2004.

Stan served with VA-212 aboard Hannah 1967 - 1970 in a/c power plants.

Stan made a posting here on 19 Mar 2004.

Stan suffered from diseases presumptive with Agent Orange exposure and was most likely exposed during trip(s) ashore to DaNang on the helo and/or COD.

If you served with/remember Stan MacNish, please email his widow, Patty MacNish at smacnish@aol.com.

Name: Warren Thompson
Email_Address: WarrenLThompson@shellopus.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974 - 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Division
Date: 28 Oct 2004
Time: 20:09

Comments

I still enjoy this web site, I have a question for someone about the 2004 reunion I attended. I had my picture taken for the picture memory book and did not recieve the book that I paid for. Does anyone who was their have the name and address of that company. Thanks, Warren

Name: Richard E Garms Jr
Email_Address: regarms@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958, 1973
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division
Date: 28 Oct 2004
Time: 18:52

Comments

I am submitting this to hopefully find someone who remembers my dad. He passed away in 1994 when I was 15.

Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: Chitownjak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: Aug65 to Aug68
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 Hanger deck
Date: 25 Oct 2004
Time: 18:50

Comments

Still a great site. Check out my new Hancock site at usshancockcva19.com

Name: RAY BALINSKI
Email_Address: STARAYCIN1@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: R DIV
Date: 25 Oct 2004
Time: 18:30

Comments

GREAT SITE

Name: Norm Rock 1SG,USA,Ret.
Email_Address: rocknjt@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: Navigation Division
Date: 25 Oct 2004
Time: 11:33

Comments

Great Site. Even though I retired Army green, I still bleed Navy blue. The Navy was my roots.

Name: Mike (charlie) Brown
Email_Address: mikebrown@oregonfast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: V1-Crash Locker
Date: 25 Oct 2004
Time: 09:25

Comments

Anyone from 68-69 cruise ,i'd like to hear from you! What a cruise! Crashed into replenishment ship, the many planes coming back with damage from aaa. Crash locker got interesting, when the fog foam was plugged after fire broke out on deck. Would like to hear from anyone aboard that remembers!

Name: Tom Wimberly, Captain USN Retired
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock Exec
Date: 24 Oct 2004
Time: 11:29

Comments

MEMBERS OR READERS FROM SOUTH CENTRAL GEORGIA PLEASE NOTE. An AO3 who died in the Forrestal fire in 1967 will be honored as follows. The Georgia House passed a resolution which declares that "the first bridge south of Willacoochee on SR 135 South between Willacoochee and Lakeland is designated the Johnny Wayne Spivey Bridge and the Department of Transportation is authorized to erect and maintain signs so designating said bridge..." I was XO of Spivey's squadron (VF-74) at the time he died. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be able to make it there for the bridge dedication. Aviation ordnancemen in the vicinity should go. December 4, 2004. Details are available from Brad Jones (heavy11@bellsouth.net, 828/692-8134).

Name: Charles
Email_Address: Masters
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: B Div Oil shack
Date: 21 Oct 2004
Time: 11:09

Comments

none at this time

Name: Michael Brown (relative of Charles Siegenthaler)
Email_Address: gpetersfan@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Nov 1944 - Jan 1945
Division_Squadron_Division: Unknown (Hellcat pilot)
Date: 19 Oct 2004
Time: 04:48

Comments

I am doing some family research on my great Uncle Charlie Siegenthaler. His Hellcat malfunctioned on takeoff in early January, 1945 and crashed into the sea. If anyone served with him, I would love to hear from you.

Name: John wicks
Email_Address: wicks@winfinity.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: marine
Date: 17 Oct 2004
Time: 16:39

Comments

Information on awards received by ship's crew 1968 and 1969

Name: Wesley L. Ambriole
Email_Address: signsorce1@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: R Div.
Date: 17 Oct 2004
Time: 10:04

Comments

Wish further info and association membership. Thanks

Name: Juanita Garrett
Email_Address: Tarakay@yourclearwave.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: don't know
Date: 17 Oct 2004
Time: 06:44

Comments

my father served on the Hancock in the 60's. I remember dad playing in a band on the ship. Alameda was his last port before he got out. Dale Eugene Hunsucker.

Name: Lisa Cochran Martin
Email_Address: martinmurf@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: xxxxxxx
Division_Squadron_Division: xxxxxxx
Date: 14 Oct 2004
Time: 18:03

Comments

I am the daughter (Navy Brat) of one of your shipmates: Wayne Leonard Cochran who had served on the Hancock, 13 Dec. 1965-17 Dec. 1968, his duty was Electronics Mechanic (ATR3, ATR2). He retired after 20 years service on 30 Sept. 1980 to Lewisburg and Petersburg, Tennessee. He did continue to work on military contract projects at Redstone Arsenal (NASA), Huntsville, Alabama. He departed this Earth, March of 1997 (age 57) ................ Job well done boys, thank you for your service to our country. Pray for peace in the Middle East, and we pray that all our boys return safely.

Name: Milt Studt
Email_Address: mestudt@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD - IM3, AQ Shop
Date: 14 Oct 2004
Time: 08:45

Comments

Was going thru the log and was saddened to see that Captain Rush had passed away. He was an outstanding gentelman in the U.S.N. I was one of those people that he wrote overnight liberty excuses for. They were written on napkins from the bar we were all having cocktails at. I think he wrote about 30 of them that night. It was xmas in Sasabo, Japan. I will never forget it and I don't think the "first class on deck " will the next morning when he had to collected them all from the guys comming back aboard. I have alot of found memories of the men that showed us young whipper snappers how to grow up and be responsible. Thank you all!!! Thanks to all the guys who post stuff on this log for reference and info. I have been to alot of web sights that you have passed along. Also thank you Tom Wimberly for all the info you keep passing on. Great job and a great web site. Had a good time at the San Fransisco reunion. Hope to be able to make it to the next one.

Name: Julius M. Folgate
Email_Address: jfolgate@onlinemac.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967 -69
Division_Squadron_Division: VAW-11, Det. B; VAW-111, Det. 19
Date: 13 Oct 2004
Time: 21:41

Comments

Attached to CVW-5 1967-68; CVW-21 1969. I was an aircraft commander flying the E-1B Tracer (Willy Fudd). I completed over 230 missions and attained the milestone of "Centurian" - over 100 carrier landings aboard "Hannah". I am currently a retired 0-6, USNR.

Name: charles baker
Email_Address: bbaker@bluevalley.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: vf 24
Date: 13 Oct 2004
Time: 13:34

Comments

hello

Name: William E. "Bill" Eaton
Email_Address: bmj5000@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: R Division
Date: 13 Oct 2004
Time: 12:56

Comments

JUst found you website today and am still looking through it. Have enjoyed it very much.

Name: Dan Fisher
Email_Address: sd2na@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: A-1 Hydraulics
Date: 12 Oct 2004
Time: 21:43

Comments

Just found the site...brings back lots of memeories...Hey is the 007 club still in subic bay??...lol

Name: Michael Pulliam
Email_Address: micpul@safeco.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-24
Date: 12 Oct 2004
Time: 17:04

Comments

Nothing but the best memories of serving on board the Hancock. We made the Last West Pac.

Name: Rayburn Washburn
Email_Address: datoad@bellsouth.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958 - 1962
Division_Squadron_Division: M Division
Date: 12 Oct 2004
Time: 15:49

Comments

Had some good times aboard tyhe fighting Hannah

Name: George Jones
Email_Address: george@vf-114.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-114
Date: 12 Oct 2004
Time: 08:45

Comments

Hi Guy's, VF-114 was on the USS Hancock during the '60-'61 WestPac cruise flying F3H Demons. If you were in VF-114 I wanted to let you know about the Aardvarks new home, the URL is http://vf-114.org

Name: Jim Manner
Email_Address: jmanner@nsn.k12.nv.us
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: V-6 AT Shop
Date: 12 Oct 2004
Time: 07:07

Comments

Keep me informed! Looking forward to contact with former shipmates!

Name: randy parrish
Email_Address: rparrish@clarian.org
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1967_1971
Division_Squadron_Division: fox and 5th div.
Date: 11 Oct 2004
Time: 11:24

Comments

hi valdez and caffey , i was a gunner's mate . i was young and i remember george apperson as our first class and you probably remember 2nd claass porter, saved his can in a bar in subic one night.

Name: E. DAN NYGAARD
Email_Address: gretemormor@aol.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 19444-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-7/air Group 7
Date: 10 Oct 2004
Time: 07:04

Comments

Reply to search for VF-7 PILOTS 1944-45. I flew Hellcats. Please reply to email address: gretemormor@aol.com

Name: Liz Hall, daughter of George Hall
Email_Address: hallroots@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Dad: 1944-45
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-6
Date: 07 Oct 2004
Time: 18:00

Comments

FYI: The Naval Historical Center has a site for Navy trivia, history, makes for entertaining browsing: http://www.history.navy.mil/nhc3.htm

also has oral history tips.

p.s. Dad turned 83 yesterday, doing well, hunts, fishes, gardens in Louisiana despite creaky knees, and may have a new late-in-life career: He's a budding raconteur with his Cajun jokes and stories on the local church circuit. :) Regards to all, Liz

Comments

I'm a genealogy/family history buff and wanted to pass this along.

The Library of Congress has a "Veterans History Project" to collect & preserve interviews, letters, memoirs, photos, etc. of veterans -- ALL major American 20th century wars, from WWI through the Persian Gulf War. Of particular interest to vets & families are their "kits" with tips to help anyone who isn't sure how to go about recording an interview or writing a memoir (BTW, you still retain all rights). You can download this info or request it in printed form via online form or a toll-free number.

The URL is: http://www.loc.gov/folklife/vets/

p.s. The Hancock Assn. would love your stories, too.

Name: Spencer P Jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: OI Div.
Date: 07 Oct 2004
Time: 16:15

Comments

Looking to hear from any of my old shipmates from OI di. I have 1969-1970 and 1972 cruise books. I will scan and send pic's if anyone's interested. I am looking for Dave Grahame. I saw a message from his brother Jim and was wondering how' he's doing if some out there might know, I would appreciate an email letting me know. Thanks

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 06 Oct 2004
Time: 14:34

Comments

I regret to pass on this information from Bill Rush's son. Retired captain Wm. H. Rush died this morning. He was a highly respected aviation maintenance limited duty officer. Went from SR to Captain. When he finally retired from active duty, he had something like forty-one years active service. Jean says he was hospitalized in August with pneumonia, and had to go back to the hospital again a few weeks ago. This morning, having prepared a cup of coffee for Jean, he collapsed in the kitchen. Despite Jean's actions, and a very prompt response to a call to 911, he did not survive. He was 81 years old. As a commander, he was AIMD Department Head aboard Hannah 1969-71.

While XO of Hannah, I heard this story. Bill encountered some of his troops ashore one night. They would not have been able to make it back to the ship by expiration of liberty. After chatting with them, he scrounged some paper and wrote special liberty chits to cover them.

Comments

For Lawrence Hengels. Great to hear from someone who was aboard when I was! We have a couple hundred members who were aboard in the late 60's and the '70's, and need to get more. About the XO job, I have had messages from a couple of guys in which they thanked me for believing their stories. So far, no one has scolded me! (Maybe I was too easy!) What division were you in, Lawrence? I don't remember an A-1. Were you on the flight deck in V-1? I would be interested in what you have done since 30 years ago aboard Hannah.

Name: Rita Richardson Herda, Daughter of George Ray Richardson
Email_Address: rherda_57@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1945?
Division_Squadron_Division: not sure
Date: 05 Oct 2004
Time: 22:55

Comments

Your website is wonderful! I found my father's photo album of the war and I have amazing pictures! I will continue to browse and visit again. Thanks

Name: edward d rezin
Email_Address: edward.rezin@usarmy.mil
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: va55 warhorses
Date: 05 Oct 2004
Time: 19:06

Comments

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Name: Lawrence Hengels
Email_Address: ul280@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 6/71-12/72
Division_Squadron_Division: A-1
Date: 05 Oct 2004
Time: 16:20

Comments

This is a pretty nice site,maybe I'll find some former shipmates I've been looking for. XO,I'll bet you don't remember me,we had a long serious personal talk one afternoon. Sorry we didn't see eye to eye,there was a lot more to the story than you knew at the time. Thank you though.

Name: Raymond C Mathison
Email_Address: Mathison56@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: June 1974 to Dec 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Division
Date: 05 Oct 2004
Time: 00:20

Comments

This was one of the best commands I served with I am Retired Aviationstorekeeper 20 years

Name: Dave (Frenchy) Tonnancour
Email_Address: ccdavet@centurytel.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Crash CREW
Date: 04 Oct 2004
Time: 15:47

Comments

JUST BROWSING, GREAT READING ALL THE NEW ENTRIES.