Quarterdeck Log Entries 
Quarterdeck Log Entries
Name: DICK PRESCOTT,USN (RET)
Email_Address: lions@speedshopusainc.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965 1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: supply s-1
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 05 Oct 2007
Time: 17:11
just adding a new e-mail address
Name: Paul Coakley, ISCM(Ret)
Email_Address: pcoakley1@suddenlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OZ/AIO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Oct 2007
Time: 05:31
Just checking in and also to update my email address to the above. This is still one of the best web sites and its great reading the entries from former Shipmates.
Name: Leon D. Shiver
Email_Address: shiver33@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959- 1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Div./IC mirror gang
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 02 Oct 2007
Time: 13:27
While looking thru some ole flight deck movies made while looking thru the datum lights behind the landing mirror, (awesome shots, up close) I had lots of memories flooding in once again... I plan to have my ole flight ops flix made into CD's... I also found a blue matchbook from 59/60, in excellent shape, cool stuff that memories are made of... Smooth Sailing shipmates "Ty-Ty"...
Name: Craig Day
Email_Address: lbayer8@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 28 Sep 2007
Time: 13:10
Hi to all from VF 211. I made two Westpac cruises on the Hanna 73 & 75. It has been a while since I've been on this site. Spent most of my time in the Vf-211 Line shack as a plane captain. I see an entry by James Millhouse and Kevin Canham both of whom I served with. I have also been in contact with Elmer Delgado, Jim Pruitt, and Jim Leiling. Would like to hear from other 211 shipmates.
Name: Dudley R. Newman
Email_Address: shellback62_dudman@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Communications
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Sep 2007
Time: 12:53
I am checking in to see if there is any new news and also to advise everyone who is watching or paying attention to the Agent Orange issue to get on the internet and call up Senate bill S2026 by Senator Akaka. If it does not make you get involved and contact your representatives in Washington nothing will. I have already contacted by reps and recieved an answer from one of my Senators today saying that the Bill is in conference at this time. As a former Hannah shipmate I urge you to read and take action accordingly.
Name: Rick Acree
Email_Address: rickacree@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Sep 2007
Time: 12:39
I'm just checking to see who has logged in lately. Hoping to see everyone in San Diego
Name: Lou Rivera
Email_Address: rivera73@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Weapons Dept/ W Div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Sep 2007
Time: 10:57
Great ship, good memories.
Name: John LeJeune
Email_Address: scrollman60@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 64-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Sep 2007
Time: 09:42
The web site for blue water navy is http://bluewaternavy.org/
Name: John LeJeune
Email_Address: scrollman60@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 64-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Sep 2007
Time: 07:48
The Senate has a bill which is S-2026 which will kill anyone who has a claim in over agent orange. Please write or e-mail your Senators and ask them to shoot it down. Go to Blue Water .com and read about it
Name: jerry grimes
Email_Address: blhkwcw@windstrean.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div Ic Gang
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 25 Sep 2007
Time: 22:01
just checking in. Looking for J.J.Quinn
Name: Wayne Erven, President HANCOCK Association
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 24 Sep 2007
Time: 18:11
Just wanted to announce that we have had 151 Life Members sign up to date. This program is outlined in the latest Hannah Newsletter, and I can provide information to those who are not members and do not receive the newsletter. (Why not join the almost l400 active members?)
Name: Gordon High
Email_Address: log55552@hotmial.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD-2
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 23 Sep 2007
Time: 23:42
This is a great site:) I have great memories of serving aboard the Hancock....was a great way to West-Pac:)
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 23 Sep 2007
Time: 08:19
For Normand Goyette Jr. who posted below. The Hancock History book has a picture of the Hancock memorial plaque aboard the USS Yorktown Museum at Charleston. On the plaque are listed names of those killed in WWII and Vietnam, sorted by ship's company and air wing or squadron. In the ship's company group, Theodore J. Faleni, AMM3c, is listed. In my "TAPS" list which is published in every roster, and at the reunions, I have Norman L. Goyette, with death noted as (1990?). I have no other information about him. Normand, if you are serious about trying to get in touch with your Father's shipmates, you need to join the Association. As a new member, you will receive a roster of members. We have close to 300 members who were aboard in WWII. Also I would like to improve my records by posting a date of death with your Father's name, and also, was it Norman or Normand? If you have any questions, email me.
Name: Normand L. Goyette, Jr.
Email_Address: normand.goyette@us.army.mil
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's Company
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 23 Sep 2007
Time: 06:33
My father, Norman L. Goyette, aka:"Frenchie" was a plank-owner. He began as an AD (aviation machinist's mate) but was re-assigned to the Galley as a Commissaryman. He had a best friend (Teddy Fellini) who was killed on 7 April, 1945, by a kamikaze. Does anyone there remember my dad or Teddy Fellini?
Name: Charles Larson aka "Red Dog"
Email_Address: llarson50@suddenlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G Division/Flight Deck Crew
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 22 Sep 2007
Time: 18:48
To any one looking for R.C. Lewis, I also read the e-mail for his son, Trent and my e-mail came back undeliverable. I just returned today from a trip down through Tennessee. R.C. had told me that he lived in Franklin, TN. I looked him up in phone book, found his name, number was disconnected. I went to the address listed and the 4412 Murphyboro Rd and the house was vacant. If any one finds out anything else, please let me know. "Red Dog" Larson
Name: Tim Nielsen
Email_Address: Corirocky@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-70
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 Div.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 21 Sep 2007
Time: 18:22
Just returned from a fabulous weekend in Plainfield, IN where a bunch of us got together for an S-3 reunion. Nice to see guys I hadn't been in contact with for 37+ years. In attendance were myself, Steve Egan, Tom Everette, Dave Friend, Rich Grinker, Eric Heckart, Denny Howard, Gary Howard, Bill Keck, Gary Key, and Jim Lucas. Also joining us were Dallas McCreery (R Div) and Bill Hardenbaugh (GM Div). All served during the approx. period of 1966-70. Some mentioned they would like to attend the ship's reunion in San Diego next May.
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 19 Sep 2007
Time: 22:27
Dennis Jackson said, "List of Members." Yes, Dennis, we keep a list of members. The Hancock Association publishes a quarterly newsletter, sponsors (and backs financially) the reunions every other year, and produces a roster of members. These things we do cost money. Therefore we require that only Association members can attend reunions and receive the newsletter. New members also receive a free roster of members when they join. Each newsletter tells of new members, address changes, and deaths of Hancock shipmates. All that for $20 every two years. I don't see how we do it. You are invited to join us. You may post at any time, whether you are a member or not.
Name: Lee McTaggart
Email_Address: lee@mctaggart.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-71
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-55
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 19 Sep 2007
Time: 12:28
Lookin for squadron mates.
Name: dennis jackson
Email_Address: denny7p@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v-4 & v-6
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 19 Sep 2007
Time: 08:28
LIST OF MEMBERS
Name: JOSEPH H. TESSAR
Email_Address: JTESSAR@VERIZON.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1943 1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V4 V1 SHIPS CO.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 17 Sep 2007
Time: 15:04
ALL MEMORIES
Name: Tom Wimberly, Association Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 16 Sep 2007
Time: 21:47
For Ron Soden. I know of no roster of World War II crewmembers. I have most of the Association's personnel records, and I don't have a record of WWII members. We still have about 300 living WWII members. Post the name and date of death of the person you are inquiring about and see if anyone responds. Send it to me and I'll tell you if I have ever heard of him.
Name: Ron Soden
Email_Address: photoron1@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944 - 1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Unknown
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 16 Sep 2007
Time: 08:21
I am attempting to find out if there is a roster available of those who served on the Hannah during WWII. I have a now deceased family member whom I believe served on the carrier during its time in the Pacific. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you...
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 15 Sep 2007
Time: 16:30
For Bruce Crump: I put a newsletter and information sheet into the mail for you yesterday. Join up!
Name: Ship's Store (John Hunter)
Email_Address: j.hunter3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 74-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 15 Sep 2007
Time: 08:02
I just received an order from a person in Japan that collects historical Navy patches. He is looking for a VF-211 "Checkmates" patch. If anyone would like to donate or sell one, please let me know.
Name: Donovan S. Donnelly
Email_Address: donnelly@tisd.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1958-1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-1 Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 14 Sep 2007
Time: 11:15
None at this time.
Name: Bruce Alan Crump
Email_Address: biblebaptistofhudson@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V2 Cats
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 13 Sep 2007
Time: 21:39
Just discovered the website. Great job to all those who maintain it. It brought back a lot of great memories. To Daniel Carattini, I have a few snap shots of flight operations and would be willing to give you a few.
Name: BOB SZEKERES
Email_Address: BOBSZ12@NETSCAPE.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V6 LOX
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 13 Sep 2007
Time: 19:30
looking for other lox crew folks.
Hey Marvin White I see your post I hope all is well. Zeke
Name: kenneth monroe
Email_Address: k362monroe@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 AG
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 13 Sep 2007
Time: 12:19
great time aboard Hanna, like to make contact with any shipmates 1963 - 65
Name: Raymond Gurrobat
Email_Address: raymondpadre@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 13 Sep 2007
Time: 02:28
looking for fellow checkmates, made two west-pac tours aboard the Hanna, first tour we had a party at my parents place in Honolulu. (1971 Dec.?)
Name: David L. Schmittler
Email_Address: jjss1872@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: I am not sure
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 13 Sep 2007
Time: 01:39
I'm looking for anyone who knows my Uncle, David Schmittler and any interesting stories about his service aboard the Hancock. I think he would be interested to hear from some former shipmates too. You may e-mail me, Jason, at the e-mail address I provided above. Thanks!
Name: Matthew LaPierre
Email_Address: matthew.lapierre@ky.gov
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAW3 Det 19
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 12 Sep 2007
Time: 17:26
I am a state veterans benefits counselor in Kentucky and am trying to help a Navy veteran obtain Agent Orange presumptive benefits. Donnie B. Goodman was an ADR3 with VAW-3 Det 19 and was attached to USS Hancock for several deployments to Vietnam: August 1969-April 1970 and October 1970-June 1971. On several occasions he was sent in-country, he specifically recalls to DaNang, to effect aircraft repairs. We have been unable to locate any official records of those missions so we are attempting to bolster his claim with lay evidence. Do you have any contact information for aviation detachment personnel who were aboard during those time periods? Also, would you have any insight as to where records of those types of missions might be archived?
It is always a challenge to prove these types of claims and success often depends on the assistance of former shipmates. I appreciate any information you can offer.
Name: George Lehner
Email_Address: GLehnerAtHome@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Division S7
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 12 Sep 2007
Time: 11:35
I wish this website provided a search facility.
Name: Nancy Gezovich(Joseph Hess)
Email_Address: nann@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Torpedo Squadron seven
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 Sep 2007
Time: 18:57
My e-mail has changed to nann@comcast.net. I want to thank all of you that served this great country I want to thank all the people serving in the military today..... especially today.
Name: george bromley jr
Email_Address: glencovegeo@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 Sep 2007
Time: 17:58
just back again seeing who's been here.
Name: Robert Hodge
Email_Address: dukeandpaula@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G-Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 Sep 2007
Time: 13:21
Worked in Forward Bomb, 20m.m. Assy Rocket crew, any of you other guys out there?
Name: Johnny V Hernandez
Email_Address: jcbudaz@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E- Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 10 Sep 2007
Time: 23:52
Can Do
Name: ROBERT MORIS PRC RET.
Email_Address: 2rnk1612@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956 - 1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF116
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 10 Sep 2007
Time: 20:03
Am looking for a PR Raymond Rinaldi believed maybe to be in Whiting NJ any help please, tks.
Name: marvin white
Email_Address: pawbear62@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964_1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v6 div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 06 Sep 2007
Time: 16:33
We lost a member on 01 sept.2007 Arnold Beachum of charlotte n.c. was on the Hancock in the 50s He was at the reunion in Charleston last year .Hope to see all of you in S.D. next year. Marvin White
Name: Kevin Canham
Email_Address: lrdg@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF211
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 06 Sep 2007
Time: 14:44
Made two Westpacs, 1973 and 1975. Served with VF211, Ordnance Shop. After VF211 was decommissioned. (Is that right? They were back about the time I got out, I believe, with F14s.) I was sent to the Constellation as ship’s company where my shop sent me back twice on stripping parties. The first time there was still a ship’s company. The second time it was pretty much empty. Got to climb all over her. Somewhere I think I still have the sign off the door of the “Admiral’s At Sea Cabin” as a souvenir. I was on the Hornet at Alameda a couple years ago. Not exactly the same ship as the Hancock, but close enough to provide some 30+ year flashbacks. We all were young back then!
Name: Antonio M Vega
Email_Address: amugvega@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958 1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Supply S-1
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 05 Sep 2007
Time: 20:08
renewal
Name: Theodore Munoz, Jr.
Email_Address: math02&comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X-Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 04 Sep 2007
Time: 15:29
The Sep issue of the Hannah News listed Charles Downey as deceased. I was greatly saddened by the news. Chuck and T spent many hours on the ship and on liberty. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family.
Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: phil.torres@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div IC Gang
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Sep 2007
Time: 11:12
Mustering in, and looking for John J Quinn IC3 from the Los Angeles area. If some one knows his whereabouts let me or Jerry Grimes know.
Name: Charles Larson
Email_Address: llarson50@suddenlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: "G" Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 02 Sep 2007
Time: 18:28
Just checking in. Still looking for R.C. Lewis who was from Franklin, Tennessee.
Name: Wayne Erven, President, HANCOCK Association
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 02 Sep 2007
Time: 10:35
Former HANCOCK Crewmembers...please be advised that the Website titled "Navy Emporium" at http://www.navyemporium.com/ is not affiliated at all, with our USS HANCOCK Association; have no authorization to indicate that they had a "USS HANCOCK Newsletter", and our organization does not receive ANY part of their profits from any of their sales This 'Site' is simply a venue trying to sell 'Keepsakes of Military Service', and it is up to you if you wish to deal with them. I highly recommend you visit our Ship's Store link if you are interested. We have many less expensive items available.
Name: Phil Glover
Email_Address: philmglover@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Unknown
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 30 Aug 2007
Time: 23:53
Hello everyone. I am interested in information about my grandfather, PM Willis. He made it through the war but disappeared one day flying after the war out over San Diego, California. I know very little about him as he disappeared right before his daughter (my Mom) was born. Thank you all.
Name: Joe Bradley
Email_Address: jbradley126@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: One point five
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Communications
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 30 Aug 2007
Time: 19:35
Hi guys, my E mail changed.
Name: marvin white
Email_Address: pawbear62@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v6 div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 28 Aug 2007
Time: 16:47
I have e mailed 5 shipmates that i found on the web site. What a treat !
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 28 Aug 2007
Time: 16:43
Dave Newcomer wrote: "Just learned from his father that Steven B. Shatinsky, OI Div. 1972-1975 passed away in 2005, thought he should be listed in TAPS." Yes, indeed, Dave, I want to list him in the December Hannah News, and in our Memorial List that will be distributed at the May reunion. I have taken steps to see that that will happen. If you are in contact with his Dad, please find out the date of death for me. I hope that Don Mettler will pick up the name and list it on the TAPS section of this web site.
Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 64-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 AG
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 Aug 2007
Time: 20:05
Time is sure getting away this year. Oh so busy, but not busy enough to start working on my stuff for the reunion. With it in San Diego, I am still planning to drive so I can bring "STUFF". Anyone interested in seeing interesting things, you better make your reservations for the reunion.
Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 64-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 AG
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 Aug 2007
Time: 20:01
Where are some V-2 folks. 7/21/07 - Hi Jon Russell. Jon - there are a few in your timeframe. I will have to look in my V-2 list and get an email to you with some names.
Name: Jerry Grimes
Email_Address: blhkwcw@windstream.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div ICGANG
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 Aug 2007
Time: 19:01
Just checking in. Still Looking for J.J. Quin, are you out there? Being looking for a while. Hope to find you.
Name: James Millhouse
Email_Address: checkmates211@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 Aug 2007
Time: 17:32
I SPENT 3 CRUISES ON THE HANNA. ALL WERE ON THE FLIGHT DECK AS A PLANE CAPTAIN. THE HANCOCK WAS USED TO EVACUATE THE REFUGEES IN "75"
Name: Dave Newcomer
Email_Address: dnewc52@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 Aug 2007
Time: 16:49
Just learned from his father that Steven B. Shatinsky, OI Div. 1972-1975 passed away in 2005,thought he should be listed in TAPS. Thanks.
Name: Charles I. Overbey, Sr.
Email_Address: overbey2@alltel.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1943-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 7th/Firecontrol
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 Aug 2007
Time: 14:07
Great Ship and great Website.
Name: BUTCH PORTILLO
Email_Address: USN19@HOTMAIL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963 - 1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 DIVISION
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 Aug 2007
Time: 11:38
THANKS TOM, IF JAKE WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME PLEASE HAVE HIM EITHER E-MAIL ME OR PHONE 623) 875-1288
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 Aug 2007
Time: 06:51
Butch Portillo: Got your new E-mail. I like it! It will be published in the December Hannah News. The September issue is being printed this week. As to the pictures, there is no rush. When material like that is turned over to me, I generally donate it to the USS Lexington Museum here in Corpus Christi. They have a very modest Hancock display, and they are holding items that were not included in the display. For their exhibits, they want "artifacts" - things, not pictures and printed material. Perhaps there would be a better use for your material. For example, I think that Wayne Erven is attempting to get a Hancock display started aboard the Hornet Museum at Alameda. I'll ask the Association officers to comment. Also, Jake Jaccard might want to reproduce your photos.
Name: BUTCH PORTILLO
Email_Address: USN19@HOTMAIL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963 - 1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 DIVISION
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Aug 2007
Time: 08:59
TOM: I STILL HAVE THE PICTURE OF THE HANCOCK BEING TOWED INTO LA HARBOR FOR THE LAST TIME. MY SISTER HAS BEEN VERY ILL, I'VE LOST TRACK OF THINGS TO DO. THIS PICTURE & THE ARTICLE HAS AGED OF THE YEARS, DO YOU THINK IT CAN BE RESTORED? ALSO HAVE NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS. PREVIOUS ONE: WILLYFUDDS11@AOL.COM NEW ONE: USN19@HOTMAIL.COM
Name: BUTCH PORTILLO
Email_Address: USN19@HOTMAIL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963 - 1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3 DIVISION
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Aug 2007
Time: 08:50
TOM I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN ABOUT THE PICTURE OF THE HANCOCK I STILL HAVE & WAS GOING TO SEND YOU WHEN IT WAS BEING TOWED INTO LA HARBOR. MY SISTER HAS BEEN VERY ILL & STILL NOT WELL. I'VE TRIED TO PUT EVERYTHING ASIDE FOR NOW. THIS PICTURE AND SMALL ARTICLE HAS AGED OVER THE YEARS. DO YOU THINK IT CAN BE RESTORED?? ALSO HAVE NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS. PREVIOUS ONE: WILLYFUDDS11 @AOL.COM NEW ONE: USN19@HOTMAIL.COM
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: XO of the ship
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Aug 2007
Time: 07:59
Dexter Bourland: got your email address change. It will be published in the December issue of the Hannah News.
Name: David Byrum
Email_Address: dtbyrum@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v4 div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 25 Aug 2007
Time: 10:36
Looking for JT Wilson ADJ3 was in V4 Div until shore duty at one of the CA NAS any shipmates that have any information would appreciate a reply
Name: Daniel Jackson
Email_Address: Walkingwandak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: medical
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 24 Aug 2007
Time: 17:23
We live in OK, near Tulsa. the floods have not been bad here but OK got hit hard near OK City. Just got more hard rain again today.
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership & Records
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 24 Aug 2007
Time: 10:42
I wonder if any of our shipmates in the Midwest have been hurt by the flooding.
Name: Dexter Bourland
Email_Address: dexterbourland@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-3 Div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 24 Aug 2007
Time: 09:41
New E-Mail address
Name: Joe C. Ramos
Email_Address: ramosjoe@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Supply/S-5
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 22 Aug 2007
Time: 19:15
Welcome aboard Jun Balan. I know you will get as many shipmates in the San Diego area to become members of the Association. Can't wait to see you all in May next year in San Diego for the reunion.
Name: Benedicto T. Balan Jr.
Email_Address: nenejun@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: supply-S-5
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 21 Aug 2007
Time: 18:56
This is the best way to get in touch with my co-shipmates, its an honor to be a member, hope to see you all in San Diego .
Name: Cindy A. Davis, Lt Col, USAF Ret
Email_Address: ornursecad@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-46
Division_Squadron_Detachment: x Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 21 Aug 2007
Time: 16:30
My father, now deceased, John M. Davis, was aboard from 44-46. I am publishing a book of his war letters for my family and would love it if anyone who knew him or served with him could give me some insight or stories to include. He was a Mus 3/c and was discharged from the Navy in March 46. Thanks, Cindy Davis
Name: R.M.(Greg) Braunig
Email_Address: Seaplane@Prodigy.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 21 Aug 2007
Time: 02:20
Worked in CIC as Radarman (RD3).I will always be grateful to CPO Joe Yeaman for rearranging my watch schedule to allow me to study in the ships library to complete my State High School Certification at Sea.
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 20 Aug 2007
Time: 14:39
For Norm Brogaard: In response to your request on our web site, a sample newsletter and membership information will be mailed to you today. Looking forward to having you as a member.
Name: LINCOLN MITCHELL
Email_Address: LINCOLN_M_MITCHELL@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1942-1949
Division_Squadron_Detachment: master chief
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 20 Aug 2007
Time: 11:58
LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHER
Name: Norman A. Borgaard
Email_Address: jtencow@bendnet.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: x division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 19 Aug 2007
Time: 21:00
I like the web page, and look forward to the reunion in 2008 in San Diego.
Name: RICHARD C PRESCOTT, USN (RET)
Email_Address: SPEEDSHOPUSAINC.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965 1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-I MAINGSK
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 17 Aug 2007
Time: 14:42
MY 2YRS ABOARD WERE MY BEST 2 YRS
BEST TWO YRS OF MY CAREER
Name: Joe C. Ramos
Email_Address: ramosjoe@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Supply-S-5
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 17 Aug 2007
Time: 09:45
Just want to know if any S-5 Div. shipmates from 1965 to 1970 have come aboard our Hannah's Association. If not yet, then what are you waiting for, let's signed in and we'll see you all and have a blast of a reunion in San Diego next year!
Name: Douglas L Berger
Email_Address: doug@dallasweb.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine Detachment
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 15 Aug 2007
Time: 19:53
I was the XO'x orderly Capt H.S. Mathews, Jr (later Rear Adminal). Prior to service with the XO, normal duties like security posts, brig duty, and in charge of having a god time (especially the Phil).. Salute
Name: marvin white
Email_Address: pawbear62@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964_1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: v6 div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 14 Aug 2007
Time: 12:21
Fond memories of the years on Hancock. Looking forward to next reunion in cal.
Name: Lane Simone Johnson
Email_Address: RSJ@Laguna.com.mx
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Dental?
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 Aug 2007
Time: 16:40
I am trying to locate Michael J. Taylor, who went to Subic Bay on the USS Hancock CVA19 in '71 or '72. He worked in the dental department. Does anyone know where he is? Sincerely, Lane S. Johnson
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 Aug 2007
Time: 00:10
Frenchy, I have answered your question about Wisconsin members in an email post to you.
Name: Al Fernandez
Email_Address: cppappa@usa.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B division #2 Fireroom
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 10 Aug 2007
Time: 23:10
Great site, I was browsing and just saw the name of one of my shipmates
Name: NCC William A. (Tony) McConnell, USN.Ret
Email_Address: mrwam@ellijay.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-67
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAH4 Det B
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 10 Aug 2007
Time: 19:58
My first ship..my first deployment..the first time I felt the pain of losing a shipmate...enough memories to last a lifetime
Name: Dave (frenchy) Tonnancour
Email_Address: davet@cornellcorporation.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Crash Crew
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 10 Aug 2007
Time: 08:47
Just wondering how many shipmates in Wisconsin. I am in a small town called Cornell, Wi.
Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: phil.torres@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Div IC Section
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 08 Aug 2007
Time: 23:07
checking in to see if any new IC Gang shipmates have signed in
Name: Bob Prince
Email_Address: bprince4765@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 08 Aug 2007
Time: 10:55
Just got here, but it looks mighty good so far.
Name: ed holmes
Email_Address: pondip@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-71
Division_Squadron_Detachment: m div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 07 Aug 2007
Time: 16:42
ex bubble head nuc puke stood watch aft engine room and played jazz on the ships radio station. ever grateful to the bad luck n trouble that brought me to the 'handjob' and left me on the shore of the bay area where i found my true calling.....professional bozo. (sfmt.org , saintstupid.com)
Name: Wayne Durfey
Email_Address: waynedurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M div.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 01 Aug 2007
Time: 23:54
Just stopped in to see the web site. It looks great Don! The Hannah's address has never looked better. It's summer here in So. Cal. and I drove by the beach today. The ocean always has a draw on me and I love going out on our boat on days like this. My wife, Mary, and I enjoy getting off shore a mile or two to get away from the crowds and have some peace and quiet. The time I spent on the Hancock had a profound affect on this Wisconsin farm boy. Hope you all are having a great summer!
Name: TOM KARR
Email_Address: THOLOUISE2@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-JAN.1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR DIV
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 01 Aug 2007
Time: 16:33
LAST COUPLE TIMES I TRIED TO LOG ON, I COULDN'T GET IN FOR SOME REASON. TRYING AGAIN.
Name: Ray Marsh
Email_Address: marsh12362@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956 to 1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 Catapults
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 31 Jul 2007
Time: 15:36
The years that I spent on the Hancock are years that I will always keep in my heart. I was able to see a part of the far east that no longer exist. God Bless all my shipmates.
Name: Robert Hiday
Email_Address: rhiday@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Deck/2nd div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 31 Jul 2007
Time: 09:51
I finally joined. I remember all the great times on board. Retired from the Navy in 95 as CWO4 Bosn.
Name: Craig Polson
Email_Address: cpolson54@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Fox/ Weapons
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 Jul 2007
Time: 06:36
I enjoy reading the comments from fellow Hancock sailors although I see few from personnel who served during the time I was part of the crew. Bruce Northway was aboard while was on and I see his comments occasionally. I served in Radar 51 on the forward/starboard side, just inboard from the 5 inch gun mount. Great times for an invincible 18 year old. If any of you knew me or any other guys from Fox Division during that time, I'd like to find you. 30 years is a long time but memories are fresh.
Name: Robert Ochoa (Taco)
Email_Address: rrochoa@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967 - 1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 25 Jul 2007
Time: 12:23
I am looking for the cruise book for the USS Hancock for the years 1970 to 1971. I did not order one and there are pictures of my family in it.
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chair and Past Prez
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 25 Jul 2007
Time: 09:16
I talked on the phone to our Association living legend, John Finn. He sounded great. His 98th birthday was properly celebrated in San Diego; he thinks it was at a yacht club or similar facility on Mission Bay. He said there were a lot of people in attendance. He thinks the party was sponsored by the VFW and the American Legion.
Name: BILL LANEY
Email_Address: KF4GUW @AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 61-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A-DIV
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 25 Jul 2007
Time: 03:34
GOOD MORNING TO ALL ,GREAT PAGE.
Name: Justin Olson-Caldwell
Email_Address: Jmaolson@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VB-7/
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 23 Jul 2007
Time: 23:45
I am looking for anyone who new my grandfather, David "Whiff" Caldwell. He was a Lt. Cmdr. of VB-7 for some time and was a fighter pilot. thank you.
Name: Robert A. Cruze
Email_Address: robert@vfwserviceofficer.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 22 Jul 2007
Time: 15:58
If there is any V-4 guys from the last West Pac out there e-mail and say hi.
Name: JON H. RUSSELL
Email_Address: nafpogosathotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V2 Cats
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 21 Jul 2007
Time: 17:19
Great to be on board again. Are there any Cats out there from this period?
Name: jerry grimes
Email_Address: blhkwcw@windstream.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: e-div IC Gang
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 20 Jul 2007
Time: 23:28
Posting new email for the guys I have not contacted. blhkwcw@windstream.net.
Name: Gary F Daley
Email_Address: garysdaley@ca.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B Div #1FR
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 20 Jul 2007
Time: 20:35
Just checking in. Got my life membership card today(#102). looking forward to the next reunion next August. Hope everyone is having a good summer
Name: Dudley R. Newman
Email_Address: shellback62_dudman@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Comm/CR
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 19 Jul 2007
Time: 15:23
Just checking log to see who has logged in.
Name: Erven, President, HANCOCK Assn
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 17 Jul 2007
Time: 12:37
Just received word from Don Yeggy that our 122nd Life Member has signed up. That is an increase of 33 Life Members since publication of the latest HANNAH News in June. Contact me if you would like information on Life Memberships. Smooth sailing shipmates.
Name: Bill Burgess
Email_Address: blbrgss@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 16 Jul 2007
Time: 21:52
For John Pummell. "Fightin Hannah" recieved "E" for battle efficiency, which was proudly painted on the superstructure during the 1969-1970 cruise. With Commanding officer, Captain N.P. Foss, & Captain H.B.Chambers, X.O. I can scan the letter that was sent to the Families during that time, and send anyone that is interested.
Name: John Pummell
Email_Address: john.pummell@ng.army.mil
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-24
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 16 Jul 2007
Time: 05:12
Looking for information on our WestPac cruise to Vietnam, Feb-Oct '72. One website says VF-24 earned the Battle "E" in '72. I'm trying to confirm that. Can anyone help me?
Name: Cdr Robert C Adams
Email_Address: skywarrior72@tds.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops/AirIntel
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 15 Jul 2007
Time: 20:46
For the shipmates from the 1963-1965 era, I sadly report the following: ANA Whidbey Notes the Passing of CDR Robert (Bob) Tull, USN (Ret.) Bob Tull, longtime member of ANA Whidbey Island Squadron 40, passed away at his home on Memorial Day, 2007 at age 83. Funeral Mass was held on June 2, 2007. Beginning in WWII, Bob served 27 years as a Naval Aviator. Bob held a commercial pilot's license, a free-balloon license and was designated a heavier-than-air and lighter-than-air pilot. Aircraft types he flew included: Piper Cub, N3N-N2S, SNV, SNJ, SBM, SBD, TBM, F4U, Airship, and A3D. In addition to being an outstanding naval aviator, Bob was a real gentleman. We offer our condolences to Bob's family and friends. Cdr Tull was the Weapons Coord. from mid 1963 till I left in Jan 65 for A3 duties.
Name: Dan Jackson
Email_Address: walkingwandak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: medical
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 15 Jul 2007
Time: 11:11
My wife got me a Hancock tee shirt for my birthday. It is very nice. Need to see what else I might want to order. Dan
Name: Ray Rinaldi PR 3rd Class
Email_Address: rayc3801@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956/1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA116
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 12 Jul 2007
Time: 18:45
Just checking to see if any shipmates have checked in yet. I still have all my ship patches. Take care and remember the old U S S Hancock.
Name: Randall J. Carrier
Email_Address: randallcarrier@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OE Div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 10 Jul 2007
Time: 11:50
Haven't seen many posts from my old Division shipmates, in fact, only one during the time frame I served on Hannah. Hannah carried the Battle E during our WestPac cruise of 69-70. Vividly remember long 12 hour days for 30-35 days at a whack, then steaming like hell for Sasebo for 5 days of I&I. Oh, Sasebo, what memories. And who could forget Olongapo, the beautiful water (and gals of course), and our foray into Hong Kong (get your shots before going ashore) to get a pair of shark-skin tailor-made suits. I only wished our crew had voted to go Australia on our way home, vice high-tailing back to Alameda. Any takers?
Name: Tony Farias
Email_Address: smilez4u15@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: ?????
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 10 Jul 2007
Time: 11:20
Wondering if anyone knew my father Tony Farias who I believe was in charge of operations but I am not sure. He passed away 2 years ago and I was wondering if anyone knew anything about his adventures aboard the Hancock. thanks, Leah Farias
Name: William E. Goulet
Email_Address: wegoulet@hotmail.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 09 Jul 2007
Time: 10:05
Vietnam
Name: Ronald Price
Email_Address: riverron22@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964- 1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Det Lima Helos
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 09 Jul 2007
Time: 09:34
Enjoy your site like to go back and see pictures of the ol' ship Thanks
Name: Ronald Price
Email_Address: riverron22@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964- 1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Det Lima Helos
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 09 Jul 2007
Time: 09:34
Enjoy your site like to go back and see pictures of the ol' ship Thanks
Name: Adrienne Platner-Pendergrass
Email_Address: adrpendergrass@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA152
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 06 Jul 2007
Time: 12:20
Thank you all so much for your letters, stories and Kind words. I have learned so much just over the past week and it all started here. There are so many carriers and squadrons that it can all get a little overwhelming, but it is so much fun sorting this all out. Most of this Military records are blacked out (?) and my Mom's memory is fading so I really appreciate all of the help I have received. Thank You!
Name: Dan Jackson
Email_Address: walkingwandak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: sickbay
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 04 Jul 2007
Time: 16:59
Happy 4th of July to all of you. Dan
Name: JOE C. RAMOS
Email_Address: RAMOSJOE@COX.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: SUPPLY-S-5
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 04 Jul 2007
Time: 10:02
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO EVERYONE!
Name: John LeJeune
Email_Address: scrollman60@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 64 to 66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VF-211
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 04 Jul 2007
Time: 08:31
HAPPY FOURTH TO ALL MY SHIPMATES
Name: Adrienne Platner-Pendergrass
Email_Address: adrpendergrass@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-?
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA 152
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Jul 2007
Time: 10:43
Tom
Thank you so much for that information. I just found a deployment schedule which show the cruise was from August 1, 1959 to January 18, 1960, called WestPac. I was born in San Jose Ca on Sept 1, 1959 and always knew my father was away at sea, as he was for each of his five children, so the timing fits perfectly.
I always knew that he was on the USS Independence and the USS Enterprise. He stayed over to brief one or the other and actually flew home, beating the carrier home. I remember being on TV as he was one of the first men home from that cruise, but I was not aware he was on the Hancock until recently. Thank you so much!
Name: Patrick W Harrison
Email_Address: genpatrick@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1945-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: K-2 Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Jul 2007
Time: 09:59
Thank you for your dedication to this website of our history!!!!!!
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: XO of the ship
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Jul 2007
Time: 09:59
Forced punctuation will perhaps make air wing composition easier to read than in previous post.
VF-151 – F3H-2 Demon
VF-154 – F8U-1E Crusader
VA-152 – AD-6 Skyraider
VA-153 – A4D-2 Skyhawk
VA-155 – A4D-2 Skyhawk
VAH-4 Detachment D – A3D-2 Skywarrior
VFP-61 Detachment D – F8U-1P Photo Crusader
VAW-11 Detachment D – WF-2 “Willy Fudd”
HU-1 Detachment D helo type ??
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: XO of the ship
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Jul 2007
Time: 09:54
For Adrienne Platner-Pendgergrass:
VA-152 was aboard Hancock on the 1959 cruise as a part of Carrier Air Group 15.
Air Wing composition on that cruise, with aircraft types, was:
VF-151 – F3H-2 Demon VF-154 – F8U-1E Crusader VA-152 – AD-6 Skyraider VA-153 – A4D-2 Skyhawk VA-155 – A4D-2 Skyhawk VAH-4 Detachment D – A3D-2 Skywarrior VFP-61 Detachment D – F8U-1P Photo Crusader VAW-11 Detachment D – WF-2 “Willy Fudd” HU-1 Detachment D
Name: Adrienne Platner-Pendgergrass
Email_Address: adrpendergrass@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959 - ?
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-152?
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Jul 2007
Time: 08:08
My father, LtCmdr Fredric Platner, served on the USS Hancock in 1959. He passed away February 7, 1980. I came across a patch that says "Far East Cruise 1959", along with a silver engraved cup from my birth that says "VA-152 1959". Can anyone tell me if the squadron VA-152 was from the Hancock? I would love to hear from anyone that served with my father or had any memories of him to share.
Name: Kurt Hoffman
Email_Address: kurt@kkandm.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-62
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 02 Jul 2007
Time: 18:49
Although I hesitate to divulge this info, some of my old shipmates may remember me by my nickname "Cupcake" (which followed me from RD-A School) since I came aboard at age 17 and looked like I was about 15. Two cruises and 39 months hardened me up though.
Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: mverville2005@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD/X
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 30 Jun 2007
Time: 11:42
Read your post Max and just wanted to comment. I will retire to Keysville, Georgia on 31 July of this year. With Richard, Hiram, you and me - we can just about start our own Hannah Detachment. I'll be retiring not only to Georgia but also to the Philippines in October or so. The plan is to do 8-9 months in our home in the Philippines and 3-4 months in our home in Georgia (I hate the rainy season). Drop me an email and maybe we can get together sometime for a cup of coffee when the fish are not biting - it would be great to share stories.
Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: mverville2005@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1927-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD/X
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 30 Jun 2007
Time: 11:34
My thanks to Wayne for sending me card #100 - I would have been Life Member #1 if there had been a life program when I joined. But #100 is still pretty good. Hopefully now that we have reached this level we can increase that to 200 or 300 life members much faster. Without guys like Wayne and Tom - things would never get done. Again my thanks and keep up the good work!
Name: Wayne Erven, President HANCOCK Assn
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 30 Jun 2007
Time: 08:11
Since the printing of the Newsletter a week ago, we have gone from 86 life members to 100. Congratulations to Michael Verville, #100!
Name: Beecher Wiggins
Email_Address: wiggins82@gowiggo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944/45
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Air group 7-VT7
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 29 Jun 2007
Time: 10:49
Hi to Tim Paul! I was in the same squadron as your Dad. Would like a copy of 44/45 logs if still available. I have photos of pilots & crews taken on flight deck of our group.
Name: Gary D. Moore (Big Moore)
Email_Address: bigmcva19@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: R Div.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 29 Jun 2007
Time: 09:30
It's always a pleasure to visit the website. As the years go by since we served aboard her, I think back more and more about our Navy days. I'm hoping Little Moore reads this and maybe we could email each other and of course any other shipmates as well. My email is bigmcva19@sbcglobal.net Nice visit, see ya!
Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max-pate@tampabay.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA A/G
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 Jun 2007
Time: 19:17
Mr. Richard C. McClurg,
Being from Georgia I enjoyed reading your comment. Sounds like you had a wonderful career and a family you’re very proud to write about.
Regards,
Max
Name: Steven Allen McGraw
Email_Address: crazysquaw2@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops/VF212
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Jun 2007
Time: 16:30
I just joined my Dad Donald Lee McGraw in the Assoc. He served from 1955-1956. So here is another Father and Son that served aboard the USS Hancock.
Name: Chandler "Denny" Boyd
Email_Address: cdb11@comcast.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1972-76
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Jun 2007
Time: 12:12
Two Westpac tours, participated in "Eagle Pull" & "Frequent Wind"
Name: AKC J. D. BROOKS USN RET.
Email_Address: jd.brooks@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: LATE 58 TO LATE 61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3/ MAA
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 25 Jun 2007
Time: 09:56
I JUST RECEIVE ALL COPIES OF HANALOG 1944-1945 FROM TIMOTHY PAUL THANKS TIM FOR ALL THE HELP, THIS IS GREAT NEWS. LATER JD
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chair & Past Assn Pres
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: XO of the ship
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 24 Jun 2007
Time: 13:14
Interesting post, Richard McClurg. Congratulations to a successful Hancock sailor. We would like to have you as an Association member. $20 for two years. I don't know how we do it.
Name: John T Brown
Email_Address: jbrownsr@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 2nd DIV
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 22 Jun 2007
Time: 16:07
sn-bm3
Name: Richard C. McClurg
Email_Address: robercash@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1953,1954, 1955
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Several on land and on sea.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 22 Jun 2007
Time: 14:17
I was on the USS Hancock for some nineteen months during the years 1953-1955. I was in the the Legal Department while in San Diego. After my service in the Navy, I graduated from LaGrange College, with a Bachelor's Degree. I was a banker until my retirement. I live in Cartersville, Georgia. I married Emily Clyde Paxton. She was an educator until her retirement. We have three fine children-Alison, a graduate of Auburn University, a CPA, who has three lovely children. Paxton lives in Anchorage Alaska. He graduated from Georgia Tech. He works for the government in Anchorage and is married with a son. The youngest, Matthew, is banker, a graduate of The University of Georgia. He, wife Kimberly and daughter, Madeline Grace, age six live in Clarkesville, near Helen, Georgia. I am active in the Sam Jones United Methodist Church, and clubs in my county.
Name: Charles R Downey
Email_Address: top_d90@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967 - 1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Career Planer
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 22 Jun 2007
Time: 10:12
Charles died in '78. I am Steve Downey, MSgt., USMC Retired (Charles' son).
Name: Owen f Lasley
Email_Address: lasleyf@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972/1973
Division_Squadron_Detachment: HC-1 DET 7
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 20 Jun 2007
Time: 19:38
where are all the guys of Det 7
Name: JOE C. RAMOS
Email_Address: RAMOSJOE@COX.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-5 Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 20 Jun 2007
Time: 05:46
My wife (of 40 years) and I will attend next year's Hannah Reunion in San Diego and will definitely persuade to tag along old buddies and their spouses from S-5 and other divisions now living in the SD, LA and SF areas. Hopefully, I will be successful this time. Incidentally, Capt. Streeper, CO of Hannah, gave me the blessings and liberty to get of the ship and marry Louella in February, 1967. The fruits of that labor gave us 2 children and 5 grandsons. Many unforgettable and happy memories on the Hannah and indeed one them was my promotion from E3 to E6 there.
Name: Glen Tapley
Email_Address: missrobbie1@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 18 Jun 2007
Time: 10:18
Applied for membership today. Looking forward to making contact with shipmates.
Name: William Comi
Email_Address: wcomi@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-5 ORDANANCE
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 17 Jun 2007
Time: 19:00
ANYBODY FROM THE SAME DIVISION AND YEARS. TASK FORCE-77
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chair
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 16 Jun 2007
Time: 09:37
For Timothy Paul, who posted below on June 14. We have your Dad, Eugene A. Paul, in our "TAPS" list which we publish in each roster (new members get a roster), and publish at the Memorial Ceremony that we have at the reunion every two years. I have his date of death listed as Jan. 13, 1993. I hope you are pleased that your Dad's name has been documented and that he is being remembered. The odd thing is, I don't know where I got the name and date. He's not in my database of members, past members, or prospective members, and he's not in the "TAPS" file I keep. Some shipmate probably told me of his death. You are eligible to be an Associate member of the Hancock Association.
Name: Kimberly Scott- Steele
Email_Address: sskt@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1953-1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AO/AN
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 15 Jun 2007
Time: 16:09
I received some of my Fathers military records today and found out by looking them over that first he was on the Hannah, and second he was an AO.... the dated served are a guess from what I have so far. once again any input is welcomed please email me if you knew him.
Name: Kimberly Scott- Steele
Email_Address: sskt@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1953-1959
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Unknown
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 15 Jun 2007
Time: 15:25
I am the daughter of Gordon Everett Scott, I am seeking knowledge from anyone who may have known my father. He passed away when I was quite young and I did not have the chance to know him much. All input is welcome, good or bad... thank you
Name: Timothy Paul
Email_Address: brotim@stjohnsprep.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-45
Division_Squadron_Detachment: gunner
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 14 Jun 2007
Time: 18:51
For any USS Hancock vets who might be interested:
My dad (S 1/C Eugene A. Paul from Maine) sent my Mom copies of The Hanalog while he was serving on the Hancock. I've scanned the ones he sent and would make them available to anyone who would be interested in them. I have Vol 1, No. 5 (9/5/44), Vol 1, No. 8 (11/20/44), Vol 1, No. 9 (12/24/44), and Vol 2, No. 4 (6/1/45). If anyone interested in electronic copies of these publications just let me know and I'll email them along. Also if anyone in this list remembers Eugene A. Paul from Maine please let me know. I'd be interested in hearing from you. Thanks!
Timothy Paul
Name: Budd Dorris
Email_Address: arpoorboy@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Air Operations
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 Jun 2007
Time: 14:31
I would like to visit with anyone working air ops or the flight deck at the start of "Frequent Wind"
Name: David B Emigh, AMS2
Email_Address: demigh@netscape.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAW-111 det2
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 Jun 2007
Time: 11:17
Hello to all shipmates; I wanted to let all of you know that I recently came into possession of a large (18x20) print of a WWII painting of the USS Hancock, created by the famous military artist and illustrator Anton Otto Fischer, LtCdr. USCG. I met a gentleman through my Dad's Destroyer Escort Assn. who had the print and when he heard I was a Hancock airman he wanted me to have it. The painting depicts a straight deck Hannah launching a small single engine fighter plane in a WWII battle setting. I am hoping to make it to the 2008 reunion and will bring the picture with me to share with everyone in San Diego!
Name: george bromley
Email_Address: glencovegeo@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 10 Jun 2007
Time: 16:38
Hope to make the 2008 reunion
Name: Bruce Wright
Email_Address: bruce005_2000@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: IC-E Div.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 09 Jun 2007
Time: 14:00
I think it is time to reconnect with those I served with aboard "Fighting Hanna"
Name: Jim Davis
Email_Address: bbstacker42@hotmail.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 09 Jun 2007
Time: 12:20
Just checkin in.
Name: Gregory E. Marshall
Email_Address: greg54@fairpoint.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968/69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 3rd Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 09 Jun 2007
Time: 11:52
Looking for a fellow shipmate his name is Mike Mihalko, first Division, He was a good friend when I was aboard.
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership records guy
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 09 Jun 2007
Time: 09:34
Wayne Durfey: I had your email address, but am not sure I have a current phone number for you. I think I did not get a new phone when you changed address a couple of years ago. How about giving me your current phone number?
Name: Wayne L. Durfey
Email_Address: waynedurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: M div.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 08 Jun 2007
Time: 18:11
Greetings Mates! Decided to do a little Hancock Surfing and check in for possible buddies who may have come back from the dead. I've located a couple and am twisting their arms to join up with the group.( You can discharge but you can never leave, eh?) Glad to see so many new names showing up. For our fearless leader, Wayne Ervin, this is my new e-mail address if you don't already have it. I'm looking forward to the San Diego Reunion. I'm in the mood for a party! Good luck brothers.
Name: Daniel l Jackson
Email_Address: Walkingwandak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Medical/sickbay
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 07 Jun 2007
Time: 19:11
Not sure who called me about an accident in 63 I think where the throttle stuck and the pilot went overboard. I do not know his name but still can see a friend of his, a man named Butler, picking up his personal belongings that fell back onto the deck. Hope that will help you. Dan
Name: Mickey Chapman
Email_Address: mchapman7@iqmail.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966 - 70
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A&O Shop of E-Div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 07 Jun 2007
Time: 08:49
Haven't checked in quite some time and wanted to see any changes in the website. Looks like someone has worked really hard to keep the site up and looking so U.S.S. Hancock like. Squared away as always. I also wanted to shoot out a howdy from Sugar Land, TX and say all is well here and hope for the same with you and yours.
Name: Robert Clark
Email_Address: rjclarkjr@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine Detachment
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 05 Jun 2007
Time: 22:58
is there any way to get copies of the cruise book for either of those years?
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1070-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 05 Jun 2007
Time: 19:12
For Phil Torres. Thanks, Phil, for the contact with Jerry Hritz. I received his membership application in the mail today! Good work.
Name: Jim Fitzsimmons
Email_Address: jfitzsimmons@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-6 Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Jun 2007
Time: 21:41
Looking for shipmates in V-6 Division
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chair
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Jun 2007
Time: 17:10
For David Emigh: So you are the guy who did that! Sure I remember. Congratulations on execution of a great innovation. We needed as many laughs as we could get! Your skipper probably took credit for the idea!
Name: Larry P Barsetti
Email_Address: larry175@ix.netcom.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: W Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Jun 2007
Time: 16:01
I enjoyed my time aboard
Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: phil.torres@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 65 -68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-Div IC Gang
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Jun 2007
Time: 12:12
Just a regular check in to see if any new E Division members have checked in. Found Jerry Hritz in Salem, Oregon after searching for a number of years.
Name: David B Emigh, AMS2
Email_Address: demigh@netscape.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAW-111 det2
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 03 Jun 2007
Time: 09:02
Hello to all shipmates! At the beginning of the '72 cruise I was left at NAS Cubi Pt. as part of the beach detachment to do maintenance on one of our Fudds. We decided to send it out to the ship with a "happy face" painted on the nose (it was my idea) and with some trepidation we painted it on before the pilots arrived to take it out to the ship. Not sure the old man would approve such a thing I worried I might spend the rest of the cruise in the brig! Much to my relief a message soon arrived and the skipper said it was a big hit and wanted the other two painted the same. I soon discovered that the happy face got a lot of laughs from everyone in the ready-room when it was viewed on the recovery camera during landings. Do you remember that Tom? A little humor goes a long way, especially out at sea!
Name: Daniel L Jackson
Email_Address: Walkingwandak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: sickbay/medical
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 30 May 2007
Time: 14:08
Does anyone know what happened to the young man who lost the lower part of both legs when a plane crashed into the fantail in 10/63? I helped care for him. Thanks Dan
Name: Jerry Grimes
Email_Address: jggri44@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-DIV IC GANG
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 28 May 2007
Time: 22:37
Looking to see who has checked in lately.
Name: Dudley Newman
Email_Address: shellback62_dudman@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: comm/cr
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 28 May 2007
Time: 12:44
Just checking latest log entries. Happy Memorial Day
Name: Wayne Erven, President, HANCOCK Assn
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Office
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 28 May 2007
Time: 12:34
On this Memorial Day, I hope all who could attended one of the many Memorial Services held throughout the country. This is a time to remember all of our shipmates, and Comrades in Arms who gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom and liberty. May God Bless them all.
Name: Theodore Munoz, Jr.
Email_Address: math02@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-70
Division_Squadron_Detachment: X-Divison
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 28 May 2007
Time: 06:14
Ahoy Shipmates: Been awhile since i checked the website. I finally retired after 34 years of driving truck. Was looking forward to play the sport that i love "golf". Instead, had to have reconstructive shoulder surgery which i am slowly recovering from. For gunner Burns and Tom Wimberly, any news on Lee Morris?
Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's Exec
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 May 2007
Time: 08:48
Wow!! Thanks, George Kernahan!
Name: George Kernahan
Email_Address: sb2c@btinternet.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: -----
Division_Squadron_Detachment: -----
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 May 2007
Time: 07:44
This is in reply to John Kovach. Hancock made two WestPac deployments in those years, the first from February to August 1962. Important events included covering the landing of a Marine helicopter squadron in South Vietnam (March), and operating off DaNang as a "show of force" during the communist offensive in Laos that started in May. She also covered the subsequent deployment of Marine air and ground forces to Thailand, but tension eased in July following an international conference in Geneva. The 1963 cruise was from June to December, and in November Hancock was ordered to stand-by off Saigon in case it became necessary to evacuate US nationals following the assassination of the South Vietnamese leader, Ngo Dinh Diem. In the event, no evacuation was ordered.
Name: Tom Wimberly, Mbrship Chair & Past Pres
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ship's XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 27 May 2007
Time: 06:38
For John Kovach. One of our Associate Members is very resourceful in answering such questions. I will ask George Kernahan in England to try to answer your query.
Name: John J. Kovach
Email_Address: jrkov@centurytel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Marine
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 May 2007
Time: 19:26
What operations was the Hancock involved in while in the South China Sea during 1962-1963?
Name: Henry A. McCormick (MACK)
Email_Address: mccrm1@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 12-61 to 12-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.4&1 FR.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 25 May 2007
Time: 20:01
Remembering those who have gone before. I wish each one the very best. Several weeks ago now, I received my history of the HANCOCK second edition. It makes for some very intresting reading. I think it was well worth the cost. thank-you for telling me how to obtain it. Take good care. Mack.
Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: mverville2005@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: AIMD/X
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 24 May 2007
Time: 19:02
Just wanted to stop by and say hello to all my shipmates. Well I finally made the decision to retire from DOD 32 years of service (4 years Navy, 6 years Army and 22 years Civil Service). Figured it was the right time to watch an 8 year old grandson grow up. Plan on retiring to Philippines for 9 months and Georgia for 3 months a year (Never did like the rainy season in the PI). I've asked webmaster Don to update my information for the article on Operation Eagle Pull and Operation Frequent Wind so that those who need assistance can continue to contact me. Since Don posted the original article - I've received nearly a hundred requests for assistance. Well that's all for now - Take Care and remember all of our present and former military members this Memorial Day.
Name: Jason Christianson
Email_Address: jmchristianson@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: WWII timeframe
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CV-19 ?
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 24 May 2007
Time: 15:27
i am trying to track down information on my grandfather. His name was Aron R Stephenson. he was a chief boatswains mate. the other info i have found on him states he was aboard this ship. Also, with it being memorial day weekend i would like to salute all of you and thank you for the service to your country, for providing me with the freedoms i enjoy, and for paving the way for those of us that serve today. god bless you all!
Name: Beecher Wiggins
Email_Address: wiggins82@gowiggo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Detachment: air groupVT7
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 24 May 2007
Time: 05:40
Nancy Gezovich,I just read you inquiry regarding the log book entries. I was in that same squadron with your father. email me please.
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chair
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 22 May 2007
Time: 19:20
For Cheryle Neville. According to a site which claims to list all squadrons and detachments which went on the various Hancock cruises in the 50's, 60's, & 70's, VAH-9 is not listed. Detachments from VAH-4 were aboard Hancock. They were equipped at first with A3D Skywarriors; later with A-3Bs and KA-3Bs. Of course, my source is not guaranteed 100 percent accurate.
Name: CHERYLE NEVILLE
Email_Address: TOOTSIEPOP91693@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1953-1957
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VAH9 USN
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 22 May 2007
Time: 13:27
VAH9 HI MY DAD WAS IN VAH9 ENLISTED ACTIVE FROM1953-1957 HIS NAME IS JOHN B NEVILLE JUNIOR NICK NAME (BUSTER). I BELIEVE HE WAS ON THIS USS HANCOCK. IF ANY ONE HAS ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD HELP ME OUT PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I THANK YOU...
Name: P.F. Kuenzinger
Email_Address: pandjk@roadrunner.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: OI Div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 20 May 2007
Time: 14:50
Nice web site
Name: Joseph H. Burns
Email_Address: aojoesundowner61.65@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 20 May 2007
Time: 14:37
Re: May 18, 2007 Log entry by Jim Davis. Is this the AO3 Jim Davis who worked in Ordnance Control? Sorry I can't help with any information about Ron Lewis. I remember him well. It is amazing how many PANIC SITUATIONS we dealt with up there in Ordnance Control every day. Somehow they all worked out well. You probably deserve a lot of the credit for that. I would enjoy hearing from you. WO1 Burns
Name: Bruce Wright
Email_Address: benoo5@37.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965 to 1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 19 May 2007
Time: 11:26
I have many fond memories of the Fighten Hannah.
Name: john p. mata
Email_Address: jsros2000@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: o1cva19
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 19 May 2007
Time: 11:09
looking for mates in radar cic operations. ahoy john
Name: Jim Davis
Email_Address: bbstacker42@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 18 May 2007
Time: 15:20
There is an entry on the Quarter Deck from Ronnie Lewis' son Trent. When I tried to contact Trent at his email, it came back un-deliverable. If anyone knows how to get in touch with either Ronnie or Trent, please email me.
Name: Daniel Jackson
Email_Address: Walkingwandak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Medical/sickbay
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 18 May 2007
Time: 11:05
So glad to find this site. Anyone out there from the time I was on board. Lots of memories, some good and some not so good.
Name: Jim Davis
Email_Address: bbstacker42@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969 - 1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 17 May 2007
Time: 11:19
I did not know this existed. I am happy to know that someone has done this for all of us who were shipmates. Thanks for your efforts.
Name: Joe C. Ramos
Email_Address: Ramosjoe@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-5 Div.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 15 May 2007
Time: 19:34
Just checking in. Anyone there from S-5?
Name: Dan Christensen
Email_Address: chris3rd@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Detachment: XMAA&V-2Cats
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 12 May 2007
Time: 07:03
Checkin In and just wanted to let ya all know that as of May 1st I retired from the Michigan State Police and am havin the time of my life. Life is gooooooood...
Name: John T. Roberts
Email_Address: jtrmer@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1976
Division_Squadron_Detachment: G- DIV
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 May 2007
Time: 15:44
Anyone out there from Weapons Elevators Division
Name: Dudley R Newman
Email_Address: shellback62_dudman@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR/Comm
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 May 2007
Time: 10:24
Just checking in to see if anything new or important on the log
Name: Tom Bulla
Email_Address: zshifty@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Sichbay
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 07 May 2007
Time: 17:19
For now, just checking in.
Name: Warrant Officer Bates
Email_Address: gatabait@tampabay.rr.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1959 - 1960
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ships Company V4 division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 07 May 2007
Time: 15:08
Anyone know what happened to V4 division officer Bates. I would like to contact him.
Name: Peter Cole
Email_Address: petecole@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-212
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 06 May 2007
Time: 19:45
Kevin Jones, welcome aboard. Thank you for your commitment and service!
Name: AKC J. D. BROOKS USN RET
Email_Address: jd.brooks@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: LATE 58-LATE 61
Division_Squadron_Detachment: S-3/MAAFORCE
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 06 May 2007
Time: 08:22
LOOKING OVER THE QUARTERDECK LOG IT SEEM TO BE A LOTS OF NAME MISSING, NOT USING THE LOG ANY MORE, WELL I LOVE IT, AND I AM PROUD TO BE A LIFE MEMBER #48 LATER JD
Name: BILLY DUANE PERKINS
Email_Address: NGA_PERKINS@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 2004-PRESENT
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-5ANDV-1 DIV
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 05 May 2007
Time: 10:44
BEING ABOARD THE HANCOCK WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE BUT I DIDN'T KNOW IT THEN. I AM 71 YEARS OLD AND I STILL THINK OF ALL THE PEOPLE I MET AND ALL THE GIRLS I FELL IN LOVE WITH I WAS ABOARD FROM 1954 WHEN WE STILL HAD THE STRAIGHT DECK AND LEFT IN 1958.
Name: Steve Carden
Email_Address: popeyesnav@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A.I.M.D.para loft
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 05 May 2007
Time: 06:07
Just checking in to say howdy to all.
Name: Jerry Grimes
Email_Address: jggri44@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Div IC GANG
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 02 May 2007
Time: 00:33
Routine check in to see who has been here.
Name: Kevin Jones
Email_Address: kevin@kevinjonesonline.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: Not Applicable
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Not Applicable
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 30 Apr 2007
Time: 20:59
I recently received a membership from my parents, my father a Hancock vet and Association member himself. As an Iraq vet, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who served on the Hancock and it's an honor to be associated with you.
Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: phil.torres@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 65-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E Div IC Section
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 30 Apr 2007
Time: 16:11
Just a regular check in
Name: Peter Cole
Email_Address: petecole@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA212
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Apr 2007
Time: 19:34
Hi to Dave (Frenchy) Tonnancour, thank you for being there for everyone. I was an A-4 driver in VA-212 during the same time. Also for all, my wife gave me a Hancock license plate frame from David Reineman (past president). Outstanding! I am displaying it proudly.
Name: Ambre Brandis
Email_Address: ambre.brandis@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: not applicable
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Not Applicable
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 26 Apr 2007
Time: 11:35
I was doing some research and I came across this site. I read a post on April 7th regarding asbestos exposure. If you have questions related to this, I may be able to help you and/or point you in the right direction. Please feel free to email me ambre.brandis@gmail.com
Name: Dudley R Newman
Email_Address: shellback62_dudman@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: CR/Comm
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 25 Apr 2007
Time: 14:35
Looking for any shipmate who crossed the equator in 1968. Fighting with VA and need comments concerning initiation on flight deck. Would appreciate any details concerning the flight deck initiation. Thank You and stay well.
Name: Dudley Newman
Email_Address: shellback62_dudman@hotmail.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1965-69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: comm/cr
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 25 Apr 2007
Time: 13:54
Duty on the Hancock was one of my best duty stations while in the Navy. Regretted getting off of her and going to shore duty in Hawaii in 69. Hawaii was not what it was cracked up to be. Have not seen but one shipmate on the roster from the communications gang while I was on board the Hannah. Have recognized several of my commanding officers such as Admiral Greer, Capt Streeper and Admiral Fellowes on another ship. I am interested in hearing from any shipmate during the period that we crossed the equator in the 1960s. I am fighting with the VA concerning veterans benefits and would like to talk to shipmates that went through the initiation at that time.
Name: Dave (Frenchy) Tonnancour
Email_Address: davet@cornellcorporation.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: crash crew V-1
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 25 Apr 2007
Time: 07:17
Just checking in. Hope all is well with our shipmates.
Name: Wayne Erven, Association President, 06-08
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Ops Officew
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 24 Apr 2007
Time: 21:08
LIFE MEMBERSHIP UPDATE: Don Yeggy just informed me of our 84th Life Member, Ray Wilson, R Div, 64-67. This is a great way to remember our great ship, and ALL of our shipmates from l943 to l976. Contact me, or Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman, for any information on Life, Regular, or Associate Memberships. Smooth sailing shipmates.
Name: Grant Keller
Email_Address: grant.e.keller@gmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-55
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 24 Apr 2007
Time: 20:48
Just wanted to say hello to my shipmates and fellow Warhorses from VA-55. We spent a lot of time on duty at Yankee station 50 miles offshore Haiphong Harbor. We got a chance to relax and take on as much beer as possible in O-city, Yokuska and Sasebo. Take care all.
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 23 Apr 2007
Time: 14:30
We're still here, Dudley. Tell us a sea story.
Name: Dudley Newman
Email_Address: shellback62_dudman@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 61965-69
Division_Squadron_Detachment: comm/cr
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 23 Apr 2007
Time: 13:41
Just checking previous entries
Name: Michael Postolan Jr
Email_Address: admin@usshancock.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: .none
Division_Squadron_Detachment: .none
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 22 Apr 2007
Time: 12:28
For all of you with younger kids or grandchildren Here's a live webcam feed running off my personal computer at my house. A Robin has built a nest under my deck and has laid 3 eggs so far. Main page is here http://www.albums-images.net/webcam/ live feed is here http://webcam.albums-images.com:100/default.htm Very onteresting and educational.
Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hancock XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 20 Apr 2007
Time: 09:37
For Mike Caulfield: Thanks for your helpful post.
Name: Mike Caulfield
Email_Address: mtkaka@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VFP-63 DET-1
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 19 Apr 2007
Time: 20:22
For MIKE BROWN, HENRY MCCORMICK and all you other Blue Water Navy vets...
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) has just introduced legislation to reopen VA Healthcare enrollment to Priority Group 8 vets who were disqualified in 2003.
Mack, I also believe vets who received the AFEM are eligible for all benefits Vietnam Service Medal recipients get.
Another note about dealing with the VA ... DO NOT deal with VA alone, get some representation from Vet groups like American Legion, VFW, etc. They have trained Veteran Service Officers who know the ins-and-outs of dealing with VA.
There are significant legal issues before the courts right now, so do not give up, keep fighting, be patient and OUTLIVE the system. My claim will be 6 years old next month and has not yt even made it out of my VA Regional Office, let alone to the VA Board of Appeals.
Visit www.bluewaternavy.org for all of the latest updates on the legal cases. I also visit vawatchdog.org for additional info every day.
Name: Mike (charlie) Brown
Email_Address: mikebrown@oregonfast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V1 crash Locker
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 19 Apr 2007
Time: 15:13
Henry I read your post and am very sad about this. They don't distinguish in Iraq whether a vet was on ship or in a supply or desk job. I have prostate cancer and found that they consider me not eligible for VA care because i was on the flight deck, and offshore. Plus after 2003 if you had a job for 35 years you are not eligible for VA care. I guess working in 100 degree heat 18 hours a day 7 days a week with jets trying to blow you off the deck, and props trying to make you into steaks doesn't qualify, but if you flew through Vietnam and stepped foot on land for 1 minute you are qualified. No benefits and just go away! SAD SAD SAD!!!
Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: mccrm1@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 12-61 to 12-64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div#4FR.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 19 Apr 2007
Time: 04:51
Hello shipmates, members,& the ones who should be members. A couple of days ago, I visited my local va. hospital to receive some of my benefits, that is due me. I discovered some things that were of interest to me . First, I am not a Vietnam vet., I am a Vietnam era vet., although we (our pilots) dropped ordnance over there in 62,63,& 64. We received the armed forces expi. metal for 63. What is the deal here? Also I learned, one could make to much money now to receive medical benefits from the VA. We did not make a whole lot of $$$$$ , so I guess I served for GOD COUNTRY & you MOM. I though vet benefits were for vets. There is a price tag. What is the deal on this? Anyway it is hard for this old snipe to understand. Wish you all good Health. MACK
Name: Tom Wimberly, Assn Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Hanock XO
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 14 Apr 2007
Time: 21:24
Archie Cosby said, "I am looking for someone who knows just what happened to B. Paul Tiller GM 1st class The last time i saw him he was my gun captain on quad 9 one minute he was there when we ceased firing he was gone." Archie, if you didn't find out how he was lost while you were aboard, I don't think you have much chance now. All I know is that Byron P. Tiller, GM1c is listed on the plaque aboard Yorktown at Charleston under ship's company personnel lost in WWII. If you are really serious about pursuing your question, you should join the Hancock Ass'n. and when you receive a roster, try to contact each WWII guy. We have about 330 of them remaining. The search won't be simple. I mean, various people had battle stations on gun mounts. For example, our Association founder Ed Orchowski was a baker, but his battle station was on a gun mount. Of course you are welcome to keep posting your inquiry on our site, and the other Hancock sites. If you want to learn more about the Hancock Ass'n., go to the home page and request that a sample newsletter be sent to you. That request will make its way to me, and I'll get one off to you, with membership information. Cordially, Tom Wimberly
Name: john bates
Email_Address: jbates@drivenissan.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: ships company
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 14 Apr 2007
Time: 16:14
looking for shipmates
Name: Archie Cosby
Email_Address: archiecosby33@netzero.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1943-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 4th div.40mm
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 13 Apr 2007
Time: 19:29
I am looking for someone who knows just what happened to B. Paul Tiller GM 1st class The last time i saw him he was my gun captain on quad 9 one minute he was there when we ceased firing he was gone .
Name: Donald Stierna
Email_Address: donald.stierna@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-2 cats/ops-photo
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 13 Apr 2007
Time: 17:46
Just checking in to see if any V-2 cat and OPS-Photo personnel are around from 68-71. Greetings to all.
Name: Jerry Gualdoni
Email_Address: jgualdoni@centurytel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1961-1962
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-4 Division
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 13 Apr 2007
Time: 14:51
Looking for anybody that was in the V-4 Division on the above stated years. I am looking for the cruise books for 1960-1962;(two cruises). The USS Hancock Association has yet too put those cruises on disc yet. Any feedback would be welcomed.
Name: Evan B. Segar
Email_Address: pmoody1@stny.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: plank owner
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Division H
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 13 Apr 2007
Time: 08:28
To the former members of the USS Hancock CV 19 who served aboard ship during WWII. My name is Evan Segar - Pharmacist 3rd Class. I am a plank owner serving the entire war in the Pacific Theater on the Hancock. Please write me at: Evan Segar, 3113 State Route 580, #244, Safety Harbor, FL 34695. I am very interested to learn of people from the H Division. I do not have a computer but you can email my daughter at: pmoody1@stny.rr.com. I look forward in hearing from you... Evan Segar
Name: Bill Bentz
Email_Address: bbentz44@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1965
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Boiler
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 12 Apr 2007
Time: 08:13
Hi all fellow shipmates. Looking for some info would like to hear from you.
Name: Dave Stamer
Email_Address: dstamer315@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 71-72
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Air/V-2 cats
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 12 Apr 2007
Time: 05:16
Just cruising the quarterdeck log, hope all is well with everyone
Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: mccrm1@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.#4&1FR.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 12 Apr 2007
Time: 04:39
Hello Shipmates, I hope each one is well. Look, I am trying to find the exact dates (enter& exit), our ship was in Hunters point naval shipyard, early 1964, can someone please help me. Thanks so much. I apologize for entering the same information on this web site more than one time, it was done in ignorance. Have Blessed Days. Mack
Name: Jerry Grimes
Email_Address: jggri44@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Detachment: E-DIV IC GANG
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 Apr 2007
Time: 23:50
New email address: jggri44@yaoo.com Later, Guys
Name: Archie Cosby
Email_Address: archiecosby33@netzero.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Detachment: 4th Div.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 11 Apr 2007
Time: 15:28
Hello My Hanna Friends. Its been a long time since I set upon quad 9 and quad 14 and listened to the pacific water splashing on the sides of the old fighting Hannah those were the good old days Archie Cosby 15435 Hull Road Monroe, Mi 48161
Name: Helmut Umbley
Email_Address: humbley502@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-66
Division_Squadron_Detachment: VA-216
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 10 Apr 2007
Time: 13:05
The back cover of the 30th anniversary cover shows the Hancock's bell. The lettering faces forward. During the spring of 1966 the bell was replaced. I have a photo of myself next to the bell. The lettering faces starboard and there is a brace under the bell. The bell was outside VA-216's compartment. I saw people polishing the new bell with scouring powder in order to rub off the pebblegrain. Does anyone know why the bell was replaced? The photo was submitted by Robert M. Cieri
Name: Phil Holman
Email_Address: yguardian1@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 74-75
Division_Squadron_Detachment: DECK
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 10 Apr 2007
Time: 07:21
Looking For Randy Kraft And Danny From Minn.
Name: Charles Pierce
Email_Address: ltlbro@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Airdale
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 09 Apr 2007
Time: 08:12
Would love to have a copy of any logs/registers/ for years 1955-1956 - will pay shipping/copying costs, etc. Please email me with the charges & information to ship payment to.
Name: Charles Pierce
Email_Address: ltlbro@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Airdale
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 08 Apr 2007
Time: 22:26
Served on the Hancock -- the Airdale Fuel Div. 1955-1956 would like to hear from any shipmates that served.
Name: Jack Downs
Email_Address: chitownjak@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 65-68
Division_Squadron_Detachment: V-3 div
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 08 Apr 2007
Time: 08:33
To Bruce Northway. How does a medical doctor be a former member of the machine shop and then be put in charge of a hydraulic gang? Think he would be in the medical field, just curious. Seems there are alot of guys getting sick, agent orange etc. How many is "alot" of guys you have talked to? I am in contact with alot and i mean alot of former vets and don't know of any that are sick from any of these causes but have been hearing about them. Again just curious about all this.
Name: Edward James (Jim) Hudson
Email_Address: jim.hudson3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Detachment: Mar Det
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 07 Apr 2007
Time: 17:22
Our former shipmate, David M. Price, passed away in Phoenix AZ on 3 April 2007. Dave was a member of the Marine Detachment and was aboard the Hancock with me during the 1957 cruise. Prior to that, he served aboard the Oriskany. It was through the Quarterdeck Log that Dave and I were reunited after almost fifty years. His posting of 12 March 2005 also indicates that he was, indeed, a member of the Hancock Association. We would communicate regularly; what a wonderful sense of humor he had. I did try to express my deepest condolences to his wife, Gloria. Dave and Gloria, as well as my wife, Mary Ann and I, have been married for over fifty years. We were such babies when we first met and often shared concerns regarding mutual family responsibilities. Dave will be sorely missed by all his buddies. I will provide a mailing address for cards of condolences to Dave's family if requested at my e-mail address above. Semper Fi, Dave. Jim Hudson
Name: Henry A. McCormick
Email_Address: mccrm1@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 12,61-12,64
Division_Squadron_Detachment: B-Div.#4&1F.R.
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 07 Apr 2007
Time: 10:25
I thought I would pass on this information about asbestos exposure, to all of you. I have had lung cancer surgery which was caused by asbestos in 2-1999. My advice is that each person that served aboard should get chest x-rays yearly, these x-rays should be evaluated by a b-reader or pulmonologist (lung doctor). Adenocarcinoma & Mesotheolioma cancer are both caused by asbestos. If detected early the tumor can be removed successfully. I strongly recommend legal aid for those affected. Also one should file for compensation through the VA. I wish each one the very best. Henry A.(MACK)
Name: Bruce Northway
Email_Address: bnorthway1953@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Detachment: A4 Machine Shop
VAlidation: HanNaH
Date: 06 Apr 2007
Time: 10:24
Just want to say to all of my old ship mates and to leave a message about things that are going on . I want to thank Don Mettler for all the good work on the web site this site at this time is getting to be very critical for the members of the HANNA Crew due to all of the medical problems that are surfacing due to our exposure to certain chemical agents, because of the web site I have been able to contact a lot of the old gang from the machine shop plus a lot of phone call have been coming in on several of the subjects pertaining to illnesses that the crew and there families have been suffering . There will be further notes as the information gets gathered we already have several people working together to gather information
Name: Bruc