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The
Association Was Born...
In
1978, those who served on the Hannah gathered in Atlantic City, New
Jersey, reunited for the first time, and resulted in the founding of the
USS Hancock Association by
"plank owner",
Edmund
Orchowski |
USS HANCOCK
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FEB 2003 TO
OCT 2003
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Entry of Feb 18, 2003 at 15:35 [EST]
From: Mike Caulfield - mtkaka@yahoo.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VFP-63 DET-1
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1973
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Seeking squadron-mates who made the '72
WestPac. OIC LCDR Harrison; pilots Baker, Little, Reeves; Intel Officers Groux,
? Enlisted Guerrero, Puckhaber, Cook, Gruber, Schrepfer, Farris (sp?), Raymond,
Updegraff.... others? PO Box 1586, Helena MT 59624. (406)442-2849. Email: mtkaka@yahoo.com
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Entry of Feb 19, 2003 at 16:43 [EST]
From: RONALD NULL - LONGHUNTER6@COX.NET
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: X DIVISION
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1969
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Feb 19, 2003 at 20:04 [EST]
From: Lil angelo - langelo361@comcast.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I'm interested in learning if anyone
remembers Lt. Charles Douglas Siegenthaler VF-7 Fighter Pilot on the USS
Hancock. If you do, please e-mail me. Thank you. And, know at this time of our
lives, we support our men and women in ALL services.
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Entry of Feb 20, 2003 at 19:20 [EST]
From: Donald stierna - donsterna@cox.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: v-2 cats/and op div.-photo lab
What years were you aboard: 191968 to 191971
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I just thought i would check the new
entries, I hope to catch up to shipmates from both divisions that I was
in.1968-70 was v-2 cats, and 1970=71 was ops/photo lab. I was hookup man ,port
cat and flight deck photographer in OP Div. very tnteresting comments from
others on the QD log. Any one remember the collision with the USS Cambdon in
1968? Got some good shots of the ship pulling away with our aircraft that were
pulled off the elevator onto the cambdon. Hope to contact shipmates from the
photo lab, but few are members. I am in full support of our military preparing
to go into action. May God protect them!
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Entry of Feb 20, 2003 at 23:56 [EST]
From: Thomas M. Jacobs - seahorsefortom@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: First Division
What years were you aboard: 1963 to 1964
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I served on the Hancock in 1963 & 64.
After thirteen years of Navy service and seven ships, (the Hanna was my third
ship) she was the biggest and one of the most memorable. Being in First
Division, my bunk was situated right under the starboard catapult. It didn't
bother me much until they had night operations. I swear, the constant hammering
of the catapult would vibrate me out of my bunk. The only other complaint I had
was the location of the steamroom. It was right next to the door leading into
our compartment and you can guess where my bunk was. Thats right. Right next to
that door. If the catapult wasn't in operation, than all night long guys would
be coming and going from that steam bath to the shower before hitting the sack.
I now wounder if I ever did get to sleep on the Hanna. First Division was the
best division I have ever been associated with. I learned a lot which I was able
to use in later years in and out of the Navy. My primary job was in the
sail-loft working with canvas, line and wire rope. I was also incharge of the
tool grib. Being fond of good food and lots of it, I really enjoyed the long
hours the galley was open. I believe the Hanna had the best cooks in the fleet
and if I wasn't in the chow line, I was in the pay line. There is one event that
I am trying to find some closure too. In 1964 we had left San Francisco for a
West Pac cruse. The first night out we had night ops bringing the squadrens
onboard. I was to stand watch on the stern but became sick. The division First
Class found a seamen apprentice, who had just come aboard from boot camp a
couple of months earlier to take my place on watch. It was my understanding that
he was just eighteen at the time and this was his first time at sea and away
from home. During that watch, a crusader came in to low and crashed on the stern
of the flight deck. A section of the wing came down on the seamen and crushed
both his legs. They flew him out that night to the Navy Hospital in San Diego. I
don't remember the seamen's name, but after 39 years, I could never forget the
incident. If anyone can remember this and the seamen's name, I would sure like
to know more about him and how things turned out for him. Smooth sailing to all
my shipmates.
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Entry of Feb 21, 2003 at 17:15 [EST]
From: Frank Blum - fnsblum@citlink.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Diesel Gang
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1967
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Went onboard in Nov. 64. Two weeks later we
shipped out on a piece time Wes Pac. In Feb. 65 (Ithink!) we flew the first air
stike on North Vietnam. I made three tours to the South China Sea. I watched the
Hancock on tv years later when it helped evacuate our personel from Saigon. This
was a time I will never forget. I don't miss those days but I sure do some of
the good friends I had. Later! Frank Blum, EN-2
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Entry of Feb 27, 2003 at 21:26 [EST]
From: William F. Ermann Jr. - bdehilltoppers@aol.coml
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B and M Division
What years were you aboard: 1956 to 1962
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Feb 28, 2003 at 19:16 [EST]
From: victor keierleber - vkeier@excite.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V -1 flight gear issue
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1967
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Feb 28, 2003 at 20:41 [EST]
From: Mike Peterson - mikey55@swbell.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: HC-1 Det-1
What years were you aboard: 1975 to 19
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: Was on the last cruise...Good times.
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Entry of Mar 2, 2003 at 10:38 [EST]
From: Pat Waltrip - pmwaltrip@yahoo.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA-212
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1975
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Mar 4, 2003 at 19:52 [EST]
From: David W. Mickley AEC USN Ret - dmickley39@optidynamics.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA 164
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1973
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Mar 4, 2003 at 21:18 [EST]
From: george m.nellis ams3 vf-24 - onionsackgeorge@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: vf-24
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1966
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: would like to hear from vf-24 members and
ships co.fuel crew and rep-8 guys plus anyone else long live hana,s memory.
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Entry of Mar 6, 2003 at 14:53 [EST]
From: RICHARD MAPES - itzmeerich@yahoo.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-7
What years were you aboard: 1973 to 1975
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Would like to hear from shipmates from
Hanna,what a ship.. my first duty station after coming over from the Army.
Looking for old shipmates who were involved in the "frequent wind" and
the evac of refugees from saigon in 1975 apr. I just got an email from a guy who
with his family was one of the many refugees. especially looking for a friend,
Don Cunningham who last lived in san diego,he was a DPCS last i knew. thank you
for this site and the many memories,i will join the association soon.
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Entry of Mar 6, 2003 at 16:45 [EST]
From: Stacy - stacygirl82@hotmail.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My father served aboard the Hanna from 1968
to 1972, I think, and I would like to find any of his shipmates and more info
about his life on the Hanna. I do not know what division/squadron or detachement
he was but I do know that he worked in the boiler room. His name is George
Schmidbauer but may be known as "Smitty." Also, can anyone tell me
what all those letters for divisions/squadrons or detachments mean?
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Entry of Mar 6, 2003 at 17:56 [EST]
From: Jim (Smokey) Millhouse - checkmates211@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VF-211
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1975
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Had some good times on the Hanna. I made 3
west pac cruises. the first 2 cruises I was a Plane Captain. The 3rd cruise I
went to the power plant shop.Looking forward to maybe getting in touch with the
guys one day.
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Entry of Mar 6, 2003 at 18:01 [EST]
From: Stacy - stacygirl82@hotmail.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B Division
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1972
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Just wanted to add that I now know that my
father, George Schmidbauer, was in B Division, boiler room #2 thanks to the help
of Frank Synder and a little conversation with my mother.
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Entry of Mar 6, 2003 at 21:26 [EST]
From: Willie H. Cain - m4wc453@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-1
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1975
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I really like to find more crew mates that
we abroad during 1972-1975. in V-! div, or V-4 div.
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Entry of Mar 6, 2003 at 21:48 [EST]
From: JOHN SINITSKI - OCONOSKI@AOL.COM
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: W-DIVISION
What years were you aboard: 1960 to 1962
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I' AM NEW AT THIS I JUST GOT THE COMPUTER.
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Entry of Mar 9, 2003 at 10:19 [EST]
From: Charles E. Rodman - jrod52334@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V2 Catapults
What years were you aboard: 1953 to 1955
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I just finished reading the latest "
Hannah News". This was a great issue, and makes me look forward to the next
one. Thanks to all who were responsible for putting it together.
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Entry of Mar 9, 2003 at 11:43 [EST]
From: susan - bkominz@mail.plymouth.edu
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: marines
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1945
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: my wife is researching genealogy of a
relative Frank A. Moore on the USS Hancock 44-45 as a marine. She has 2 photos.
Does anybody know frank or have info about the marines who were on the Hancock
between Okinawa and Yokuska? (both named on the photos) Thanks for any help.
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Entry of Mar 10, 2003 at 03:39 [EST]
From: Paul E Thomas - youngman53@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B division
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1971
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: was just browsing back in time, brings back
memories.
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Entry of Mar 10, 2003 at 04:36 [EST]
From: Paul E Thomas - youngman53@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B division
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1971
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: just wanted to add that i was in boiler room
1 and also went by my nickname Ed and wanting to hear from old friends so old
buddies if your here send me an e-mail. also wanted to add that the 4 years i
spent on the uss hancock was some of the best years of my life and if i had it
to do over i would do it there again.
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Entry of Mar 10, 2003 at 22:23 [EST]
From: Richard George - 2richard@ev1.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Div 7 armory gang
What years were you aboard: 1945 to 1946
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: correcting my dates of sevice obboard the
Hancock .previously listed 44-45 by my mistake.
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Entry of Mar 11, 2003 at 00:21 [EST]
From: Wayne Durfey - waynedurfey1@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: M-div. forward eng. rm.
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1974
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Just browsing thru. Wanted to see who has
signed on lately.I've been able to link up with some of my old shipmates thru
this and other links. The times we have when we get together are a hoot! It's
like you never left ... almost. Always some new poop on buddies you still
haven't reached yet. I can't wait to see a bunch of the old gang when the 2004
Reunion comes around. And to you guys who are looking for old shipmates also,
keep looking! It's worth the effort to track down fellows that you went thru
difficult times together with.They never seem to get old! ( Is that a sea
story?)
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Entry of Mar 11, 2003 at 23:06 [EST]
From: Donald E. Osburn - roddindon@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: exectuive staff (print shop)
What years were you aboard: 1954 to 1958
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I went aboard ship Nov.19 1954 assigned to
3rd. division after 11 months transfered to the print shop made 3 cruises over
seas got off the ship in Yokuska Japan on June 11 1958 and was seperated at
Treasure Island about July 30 1958 I would like to attend a reunion in the
future thanks a lot
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Entry of Mar 13, 2003 at 09:35 [EST]
From: Robert E. Hughes, Jr. - rehfl@.hotmail.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My father, AM1st Robert E. Hughes was a
plank holder on the Hannah. He passed away in December 2001. He was always
pround of his ship and his shipmates. Although he wouldn't talk about the war
until late in his life he always spoke so highly of that carrier and men that
served on her. I say "Well Done Hannah" and God Bless all who sailed
on her. Robert E. Hughes, Jr. USNR 62-64, USA 64-73, Disabled Vietnam Vet.
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Entry of Mar 14, 2003 at 13:57 [EST]
From: Dave (Frenchy) Tonnancour - cornell@centurytel.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Crash Crew
What years were you aboard: 1973 to 1975
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Great website, Poe city was a blast. Looking
for Adrian A.,Ed H anyone else on flight deck crew.I saw Donny Smith not to long
ago in Florida.
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Entry of Mar 14, 2003 at 14:12 [EST]
From: Sean Hughes - shazzer@ucnsb.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My father served on the ship and was onboard
during the Okinawan invasion. Sean Hughes
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Entry of Mar 14, 2003 at 22:43 [EST]
From: Byron Ponce - blpskis2@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: G Div. and X Div. - Print Shop
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1969
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was a bomb builder in G Div. before
transferring to X Div. - Print Shop. AKA Poncho or Ron. Went on a WestPac tour
before going to FICPAC (Pearl Harbor).
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Entry of Mar 16, 2003 at 01:16 [EST]
From: John Martin II - jukebox_johnny
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 19
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Glad I found this site and can join the USS
Hancock Association. I will be sending out my membership application Monday. My
Dad John Martin I who has recently passed away would be proud as I'am to join
also. He was on the Hancock in 1944 and told me stories of his ship getting hit
by kama-kazi's and him being in the water and getting picked up by a destroyer.
I'am sorry all these years lapsed and he never got to join your association, but
I'll do it for him now. I know he will be with me all the way and will be very
pleased and proud that I have joined. My son John Martin III was also in the
Navy and served on the USS Saratoga and got out just a few months before Desert
Storm. I would have been in Vietnam if it wasn't for JFK enforcing married men
did not have to serve due to the great loss of men in the war. Then ,married men
with a child would be exempt. I hope by joining I'am able to locate some of my
fathers crewmen and the pilot or photo of the plane that always came back and
made it through all it's missions. My father always would be watching for
(" Widdle Doc" , a plane that was named after me when I was born. His
nick name was Doc, and when I was born my father asked this pilot if he would
put the name Widdle Doc on the plane - and he did. Thanks for listening, see you
soon John Martin II.
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Entry of Mar 16, 2003 at 13:26 [EST]
From: Robert Reynolds - TheTinFoilMan@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1946
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My grandfather, William Reynolds, served
aboard the USS hancock in WWII. I am trying to find out some information on him,
if you have any information of him or you worked with him on the ship, please
contact me. Thank you.
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Entry of Mar 16, 2003 at 15:45 [EST]
From: Lil Angelo - langelo361@comcast.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Hi, just wanted to stop here and say hello
to everyone. I'm beginning to get antzy about tomorrow deadline date. Still
looking for anyone aboard USS Hancock VF-7 fighting pilots 1944-45. Lt. Doug
Siegenthaler. Did any of you attend Pershing High School, Detroit, MI? It is so
nice to learn that the children and grandchildren are now looking up information
regards to parents and grandparents of WWII..So, no matter what you may be doing
this afternoon, enjoy it fully. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you.
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Entry of Mar 17, 2003 at 15:59 [EST]
From: darrell graves - wgraves@nassco.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: e-div
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1969
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Mar 20, 2003 at 08:17 [EST]
From: Paul Harp - paul.harp@cmtymail.100asg.army.mil
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-6
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1966
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Looking for anybody on board during those
years in S-6 Division. Ended up making a career out of the Navy. Retired in 90
as an AKC.
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Entry of Mar 20, 2003 at 14:36 [EST]
From: Gary J. Songy - garykarinsongy@charter.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA-55
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1975
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Is it possible to set up a search on the web
site to find other personnal you served with?
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Entry of Mar 20, 2003 at 19:29 [EST]
From: John E. McCormack, Jr. - johnmccormack500
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VF-211
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1971
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: Attached to USS Hancock while in VF-211
(Electrical shop & check crew). Made AE-2 while in VF-211. Did a few weeks
in DaNang and was on the shore det in Cubi Point. I'd like to hear from anyone
in VF-211 during the years late 1968 to early 1971. Love to hear from
"Creature", Dennis Taklo, Phil Canty, Scotty, Sniffles, Tiny (H.L.
Mayberry) , Ray Lacy, Ken Rohren, Chief Barkley, W.J. Hanks, Terry Henton, , J.J.
McFalls, Bumstead (D.M. Olmstead), T.R. Lowe, Cheif Watts and others.
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Entry of Mar 23, 2003 at 10:33 [EST]
From: Wilton H Smith - wiltonpossum@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-5 Division
What years were you aboard: 1956 to 1958
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of Mar 24, 2003 at 00:41 [EST]
From: James Hultman - hultman72@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B Div. Oil Shack
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1967
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I cant believe what was done to Hanna. What
a lack of respect for a great warship.
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Entry of Mar 25, 2003 at 16:33 [EST]
From: Robert Henry Conner, Sr. - Sherriclr@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA 212 Rampant Raiders
What years were you aboard: 1962 to 1963
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I served onboard as a jet mechanic. I would
enjoy reminiscing with any old shipmates about our time aboard the Hancock.
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Entry of Mar 25, 2003 at 19:25 [EST]
From: Aaron Kitchel - abcakitchel@collinscom.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-3
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Just thinking about my old Navy days and
decided to see if the Hancock had a Web page and low and be holed. I'm still in
contact with an old Navy bubby and I also work with a man who was with a
squadron on the Hancock.
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Entry of Mar 25, 2003 at 23:17 [EST]
From: Patrick McGuinness - mtnflyfisher59@yahoo.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: R division
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1976
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I would like to hear from Ted Charmberlain
or Skip Bell. If anyone knows their where abouts please contact me at the e-mail
address
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Entry of Mar 26, 2003 at 21:39 [EST]
From: Samuel T Summarell - oldgunstuff@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V1 Div
What years were you aboard: 1961 to 1964
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: God bless our troops Sam
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Entry of Mar 29, 2003 at 13:37 [EST]
From: Richard Corbin - rlcorbin@atlantic.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-6
What years were you aboard: 1960 to 1961
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: Just wanted to let the members know that
U.S.S. Hancock patches are now available at the U.S.S. Hornet Museum website.
(http://www.uss-hornet.org) I just recieved two and they are of excellent
quality, measuring 5 inches wide by 4.5 inches long. They look just like the
original item. After you access the Hornet website, click on Ships Store, then
New Items, then Essex Class Carrier Patches. There are several ships to choose
from. The Hancock patches are $8.00 each plus shipping.
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Entry of Mar 29, 2003 at 19:21 [EST]
From: Ronald Thiede - Raisin3030@bis.midco.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Weapons department/Atr department
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1971
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Mar 29, 2003 at 22:27 [EST]
From: GEORGE D COLE III - GJBEARINGS@AOL.COM63
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: ENG
What years were you aboard: 1963 to 1967
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Mar 30, 2003 at 09:56 [EST]
From: Martin Vanover - martin.m.vanover@boeing.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA-164
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1971
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Found the site thru a shipmate. Plan to be
in San Franscio for the reunion.
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Entry of Mar 30, 2003 at 12:53 [EST]
From: Joe Sportello - joesporty@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: E - Power Shop
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1974
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was just catching up on all the entries
here and it is a wonderful thing. I would like to hear from my old E-division
friends or anybody who might like to "chat" especially from the
Tri-State area. It would also give me great pleasure to hear from a
phootgraphres mate Tommy Thopmson and and postal clerk Mike Moorehouse. Oh, yeah
an old card playing pal from one of the squadrons JP Sousa. Don, I sent you pics
a while ago for teh website, bu never saw any on same, if you would like I have
loads from ports of call & on the ship itself I can scan and send you as I
do a lot of graphic design work.... All my best to everyone
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Entry of Mar 30, 2003 at 12:54 [EST]
From: dale knepshield - dalefromakron2@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: A division
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1975
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Mar 30, 2003 at 15:11 [EST]
From: Thomas Dixon - scporl@sio.midco.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: OI Div
What years were you aboard: 1975 to 1976
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Served aboard as OS1 in CIC in Operations
Dept and after returning from Wespac in '75. After turning over our spaces for
decom, reported to MAA force until decom in FEB 76.
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Entry of Apr 01, 2003 at 08:43 [EST]
From: John Rodney Pitts - jrpitts@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B Division
What years were you aboard: 1955 to 1959
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Would like to find shipmates in B Divison.
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Entry of Apr 01, 2003 at 22:16 [EST]
From: tj alton - tomaltontj@aol
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: g divisioun
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of Apr 02, 2003 at 09:39 [EST]
From: Ralph M. Smith - res1tgco@verizon.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Unknown
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1945
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My father served aboard the USS Hancock
during WWII. I am a US Navy veteran of 23 years, recently retired. I served
aboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59), USS Saratoga (CV-60), USS Independence
(CV-62), and the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). I would like some information on
becoming an associate member. Please send me some info through My E-mail.
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Entry of Apr 02, 2003 at 15:48 [EST]
From: tommy bond - tbond@ideapro.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: x division, radar technician
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1975
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: search on Google.com
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Entry of Apr 03, 2003 at 10:03 [EST]
From: thomas j. amaral - tja@harrisacoustic.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: macs 4, mag 36
What years were you aboard: 1975 to 1975
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
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Entry of Apr 04, 2003 at 00:52 [EST]
From: wes mahling - wesnsandy@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: v-4
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1972
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Hi ... I sent you my $20. several weeks ago.
I was wondering if any of my old division shipmates belong? how can i find out?
thanks Red Dog
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Entry of Apr 04, 2003 at 11:24 [EST]
From: Tom Wimberly - twimbo@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: XO
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Reply to Red Dog's log entry above. Welcome
aboard. You are a new member. You mailed your membership application several
weeks ago? The Post Office must have lost it for a while; the envelope was
postmarked March 24. The way you check about friends or shipmates is to go
through your roster. New members receive a roster. Your roster, with an addendum
to bring it absolutely up to date, was mailed to you on April 1, along with the
March issue of Hannah News. We are up to nearly 1,300 members now. From my data
base, I have pulled a list of members who are, or were, in V-4 Division. Here
they are: Angell, Irwin 'Irv'; Apitz, Edmund L.; Barbour, William O.; Becker,
Kevin R.; Bradley, Harry; Campbell, Foster H.; Chavers, C. Dale; Conte, John
Baptiste; Cruze, Robert A.; Gardner, Ulan P. died July 99; Grimm, Wm. H. 'Hans';
Hafemeister, Ernest F. "Chip"; Harmon, Joseph R.; Hartman, Dale LeRoy;
Hunt, William; Jackson, Dennis; Joiner, Hayden T. 'Tom'; Jones, Charles E.;
Kennaugh, Michael W.; Kleinknecht, Alan K.; Langley, William F.; Lentz, James
R.; Litzinger, John E.; Livingston, Bernard E.; Mahling, Westley T."RedDog";
Milinazzo, Peter L.; Palmer, Robert J.; Pugmire, Jack; Richardson, Richard T.
'Dick'; Roske, Dennis A.; Scalese, Vincent J. Sr.; Schrieks, Raymond; Shaffer,
John W.; Stuchlik, James P.; Tessar, Joseph H.; Wackerly, William A.; Watts,
Thomas E ABF1 USN RET; Wheeler, James W. ABFC Ret; Wilson, Howard L.; Wooley,
Donald W. 'Don'; Yeggy, Donald D. I think our Association Treasurer and 1st Vice
President were aboard in V-4 when you were. Do you recognize their names above?
Some deceased V-4 members may not be shown above if their widows are still
Associate members of the Association. Also, you can check the end of the roster
for the TAPS section and the Members Dropped section to see if names you
remember are listed there. By the way - I can do lists like the above for
members, but time doesn't permit me to do them for people who are not members.
Welcome aboard. Glad to have you. Especially glad to have another member from
the time I was aboard. Hope to see you at the San Francisco reunion; you are
close by! If you have any questions, Email me. Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
and Association President.
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Entry of Apr 04, 2003 at 18:10 [EST]
From: weldon c lemmon - doloreslemmon@hotmail.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: aimd
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1974
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Trying to find old shipmates in my division
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Entry of Apr 04, 2003 at 23:32 [EST]
From: Austin B. Nute - anute154280@comcast.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA-216
What years were you aboard: 1961 to 1962
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was newly married when we departed on that
far east cruise--there were places I would rather have been but I do have some
very vivid and great memories of the Hanna. I have often searched for info on
the Hancock and just found out recently that she had been cut up. To those who
may have served in VA-216 (Black Diamonds) I would surely enjoy hearing from
you. I was with the squadron from 1960 to 1963. We were based at Lemoore, Ca.
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Entry of Apr 05, 2003 at 21:12 [EST]
From: Austin Nute - anute154280@comcast.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA-216
What years were you aboard: 1961 to 1962
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I am looking for any of the Aviation
Ordanancemen that served with VA-216 from 1960 to 1963. We were based at
Lemoore, Ca. and deployed on the Hancock to the far east in 61 to 62.
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Entry of Apr 06, 2003 at 12:27 [EST]
From: David A. Tribby - datribby@outdrs.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA164
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1971
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Great Website;I am interested in the reunion
in 2004;as I understand that VA164 may also have their reunion at the same
place.
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Entry of Apr 07, 2003 at 14:22 [EST]
From: Bart w. Favero - bwfavero@peoplepc.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V1 and Photo Lab
What years were you aboard: 1962 to 1965
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Like to hear from anyone that served on the
Hancock '62-65. I also have some great phots of air ops, and landings - one in
particular of the Hancock sailing past Alcartaz, that we in the Photo Lab at the
time rercieved much "cumshaw" from places like the parachute loft and
the mess deck. Are there any reunions planned for the near future?
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Entry of Apr 07, 2003 at 14:50 [EST]
From: Al Pealer - pealer@danvilletelco.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: OE
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1969
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Had a "mini" division reunion
weekend of 3/1/03 in Cincinnati. Surprise 60th b'day for RAY SAVAGE by his kids.
We located several members of OE prior to the party- there were 6 of us all
together: Ray, Larry Jones, John Tilisky, Al Pealer, Roger Rayburn and Larry
Puca (and wives). It was a great time!!! We all have email addresses .. just
contact me!! Would still like to find more members of the division
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Entry of Apr 08, 2003 at 11:26 [EST]
From: michael t postolan
- glenham@optonline.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: chief op div
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1970
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: great site
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Entry of Apr 09, 2003 at 00:24 [EST]
From: Tim Mullen - TimCathy_Mul@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-2 AG
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1966
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: To George Cole, Saw your march 29 entry and
tried to email you a message to your email address. It didn't fly. I tried:
gjbearings@aol.com63. Is that correct?
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Entry of Apr 10, 2003 at 22:18 [EST]
From: basil weaver - basil@san.rr.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: fox
What years were you aboard: 1960 to 1961
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Left the Hancock to go to "A"
school... Retired in 91 as FCC.
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Entry of Apr 10, 2003 at 23:50 [EST]
From: Daniel Thomas Bumgardner - GingerGB1@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S 2 division
What years were you aboard: 1961 to 1964
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Names of others on the ship during the above
years and when was it decommissioned. Where is it now. Is there a log book with
my name in it.
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Entry of Apr 12, 2003 at 17:28 [EST]
From: tony blakeney - tonyblakeney@yahoo.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: v2 and v6 divisions
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1968
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I got a moment of inspiration, at the public
library, and asked the reference librarian to seek a list of US Navy warships
(that are NOW museums) & a possible Hancock Association. Bingo! He found
your web page and here I am! This all began because a coworker
"kidded" me, this week, as to how "living conditions" where
during "MY" tour in "Nam" and the youngsters currently in
Iraq. This brought back "Buque Memeories"! I looked up "the
boat" (yes, I am an "airdale"/"brown shoe) in Admiral
Gillcrist's autobiography and the memories could not stop. NOTE: I believe that
airpower/stand off weapons "should have been EXPENDED in Iraq" and the
individual American service man SHOULD NEVER BE EXPOSED NEEDLESSLY to enemy
fire. We had "ENOUGH OF THAT" in "Nam". I saw pilots
"mount their aircraft (that is the correct "airdale" terminology,
yes it's "all" comming back to me) and NEVER COME BACK. I would like
to contribute "details" of TWO "balls to the wall"
incidents/adventures that I "lived through" while in Hancock. The 1st.
has to do with nearly being shot on the spot, by a Marine during Nuclear Weapns
drill, the 2nd. was when "I" crawled under an F8, yes I
"was" skinnier, pulled Sidewinders missles away from flames climbing
up the #3 elevator's greasy cables, "ran for the bow" (hangar deck)
with all the ordinance I could handle and "got chewed" by a
"LIFER" for being late to my fire fighting station. Details upon
request! Your obedient servant, Tony Blakeney p.s. my name has been
"legally" changed, in court, to Protect The Innocent, "MOI"
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Entry of Apr 12, 2003 at 21:53 [EST]
From: Earl "Joe: Goodwin - Aragontex@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: AG7_VB7
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1945
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: LoExciting times in review, but just doing
the job.oking for H>G>Schechter ARM VB7Lost track in 1948
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Entry of Apr 13, 2003 at 14:57 [EST]
From: Ray (Val) Vellat - rayvellat@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-2, (Cats)
What years were you aboard: 1963 to 1965
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Just found this site and my check for
membership is in the mail. I recently retired from the V.A. Medical Center here
in Portland where I was an Enrollment Specialist. As a member of The American
Legion and Life Member of both V.F.W. and AMVETS, I have searched for years for
reunion information.... Hopefully, I will see you in San Francisco May 2004.
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Entry of Apr 13, 2003 at 18:55 [EST]
From: Julie Alexander Lodygowski - djlodygowski@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I recently gave this web address to my dad,
who served on this ship in WWII. His name is John F. Alexander. I hope he
contacts someone thru this. This is a great web site. I never knew how awful it
was until i saw the photos. My dad seldom elaborates on the war.
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Entry of Apr 15, 2003 at 14:46 [EST]
From: Daniel Rodriguez - danrod@ev1.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B&E Division ic gang
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1974
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of Apr 15, 2003 at 17:01 [EST]
From: Anne Livingston Goldstein - Kirbiegoldstein@oal.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 191943 to 191945
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My uncle was aboard the Hancock and was
killed/MIA Arpil 7, 1945. Would like to make contact with others who were aboard
and maybe knew him, "Richard Palmer Livingston, RM3c." Would like to
know details about the attack and anything about him, as I never knew him. This
would be nice to have for our family history. Please contact me at
kirbiegoldstein@aol.com.
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Entry of Apr 19, 2003 at 16:02 [EST]
From: JERRY FISHER - HAWLGOLFER@COX-INTERNET.COM
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: CCA
What years were you aboard: 1961 to 1962
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I WAS ABOARD THE HANCOCK FROM JAN. 61 UNTIL
SEPT.62 ASSIGNED TO CARRIER CONTROAL APPROACH. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE
SERVING IN CCA DURING THAT TIME. JUST FOUND THIS WEB SITE. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING
FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT HANCOCK. GREAT SITE, ENJOYED READING THE THE COMMENTS
FROM SHIPMATES . KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Entry of Apr 22, 2003 at 04:11 [EST]
From: Richard Fanning - r.fanning@worldnet.att.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: 3rd
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1946
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I have to renew my dues this year. Would
like to receive a new rooster. Mine is gettig a little old. How much more do I
have to send to receive a new copy? I'm a plank ower and would like to see how
many more are left.
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Entry of Apr 23, 2003 at 04:14 [EST]
From: Tom Wimberly - twimbo@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: XO
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Reply to Richard Fanning's entry. To renew
your membership, Richard, please send $20 to our Treasurer, Don Yeggy, at his
Iowa address shown in the newsletter. For a new roster, please send $5.00 to me
at 344 Palmetto St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. You will receive a copy of the
last roster I had printed, and an update which shows all new members, all
address changes, all new E-mail addresses, all deaths, etc., right up to the day
I put it in the mail to you. New members receive a roster free. The five dollars
we ask members to pay for any additional rosters helps cover the cost of the
roster, with a little left over to help with the cost of sending a free copy of
the newsletter to all prospective members (that is, former crew members) who
request one. Since I developed a system to track prospective members about three
years ago, I have added 639 names to the "prospective member" list. In
the case of 80 of these, I had only their E-mail addresses and they received
information by E-mail. The other 559 of them received a newsletter. In that same
period of time, 316 joined. The largest costs involved are the reproduction
costs of the roster, and the postage to mail the rosters and newsletters.
Incidental costs include such things as the cost of the extra copies of the
newsletter we order, envelopes, labels, etc. When all the costs are allocated, I
estimate it comes to nearly four dollars for each new member we add. Charging
for rosters after the first free one helps to cover these costs of having an
active membership recruiting program. I don't receive many roster orders from
longtime members. It also helps to keep our dues at the very low level of $20.00
for two years. You mentioned that you are a plankowner (World War II). By my
count we have over 300 members who came aboard early enough that they probably
are plankowners. We have 420 members who were aboard in WW II. This doesn't
count our members who are widows of WW II shipmates. Maybe I should have titled
this message "All you ever wanted to know about rosters, and maybe more
than you wanted to know." All the best, Tom Wimberly Ass'n Pres. &
Membership Chairman
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Entry of Apr 24, 2003 at 00:06 [EST]
From: Tim Mullen - TimCathy_Mul@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-2 Arresting Gear
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1966
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Thank you, Don for making a new section for
Quarterdeck Logbook entries. It will make reviewing new entries a lot quicker.
Of course, if someone is reviewing entries for the first time, you have got to
open the other sections so you can find possible entries from shipmates you
served with. To scan for your division, open a section, go to the top of screen
to Edit, click on "edit", and then click on "find" in the
dropdown menu. Type in our division, i.e. V2, V-2, and the computer will find
all the times V2, or V-2 appear in that section. Slick!! Of course, it is such a
lot of fun reading all the neat stuff that shipmates are willing to share. You
got anything to share? Are you a member yet? if no, why not? If you do become a
member, you'll get an association roster, with lots, and lots of names of fellow
Hancock shipmates.
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Entry of Apr 25, 2003 at 13:58 [EST]
From: Terry Wickiser - TerryWic@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Aviation stores
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1976
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Lookin for some of my ole shipmates..
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Entry of Apr 26, 2003 at 10:41 [EST]
From: William E. Cook - wcook44334@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Dental
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1965
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of Apr 28, 2003 at 01:09 [EST]
From: Jim Grahame - jgrahame@sbcglobal.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: oe and air transportation
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My name is Jim Grahame.I served on the U.S.S
Hancock from 1970-1972.I worked in the et shop (oe division) and also air
transportation.I have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. this is the cancer you
get from breathing asbestos fibers.I am trying to locate other shipmates who
have been diagnosed with this condition, of the names of contractors who may
have worked on the ship while we were in port.I would apprecitate any
information you can give to me, thx. Jim Grahame 415-492-9394 or e-mail jgrahame@sbclobal.net
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Entry of Apr 28, 2003 at 12:11 [EST]
From: Richard E Baughman - bau989@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: A Div.o2n2 Gang
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1973
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of Apr 28, 2003 at 13:07 [EST]
From: Keith F. Peters - kpeters@cwes.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: v-4 division
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1968
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: loved every minute I served aboard the
Hancock. All the crew I worked with on the flight deck fueling aircraft were the
best. Sincerely Keith (Limey) Peters
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Entry of Apr 29, 2003 at 14:29 [EST]
From: Milt Studt - mestudt@hotmail.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: AIMD
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1972
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: There is a 1966 Cruise book for sale on
e-bay at the present time. I am looking for a 1970-71 cruise book. I didn't get
mine delivered when they were sent .
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Entry of Apr 29, 2003 at 19:17 [EST]
From: Lt Col Susan A. Emala - semala@mepcom.army.mil
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was told that my uncle was a Petty Officer
(aviator) on the USS Hancock. His name, Leonard Emala (now deceased)--can you
help me confirm this? Thank you! semala@mepcom.army.mil
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Entry of Apr 29, 2003 at 20:27 [EST]
From: Haigh, Larry W - LarryandVal@SBTC.Net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B Division, #1 and # Fireroom
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1967
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I often wonder what happened to all the
other guys from the "oil shack and the firerooms. Many good times ans well
as more than a few bad times were spent on the Hanna.
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Entry of Apr 30, 2003 at 08:50 [EST]
From: E. Merrill Worthington - emwcsw@earthlink.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: OP division (Photo Lab)
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1967
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Any members of OP Division from 1964 through
July of 1967 who would like to contact me, please do so at emwcsw@earthlink.net
Thanks.
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Entry of Apr 30, 2003 at 20:37 [EST]
From: Larry W. Haigh - LarryandVal@SBTC.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: "B" Div.
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1967
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Interested in the reunion, want to visit
with other snipes. I ran the oil shack, #1 fireroom and #3 fireroom while
aboard. Stood watches in Mn. Control most of the time as Engineer Officer of the
Watch.
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Entry of May 01, 2003 at 11:16 [EST]
From: Tom Wimberly - twimbo@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: XO
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: The Association lost another of our World
War II heroes when Harry L. Folk died Monday, April 28. He served in V-3
Division in 1944-45. He is survived by his widow Margaret. Association Past
President Joe Bizet called me to inform me.
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Entry of May 01, 2003 at 11:22 [EST]
From: Tom Wimberly - twimbo@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: XO
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Sometimes we experience a problem with the
web site: when you finish your entry, and click on "Add it!", you get
a message saying the page was not found. Very likely the logbook entry has been
made just as you wanted to. Click on "refresh" and reopen the
"View New Quarterdeck Entries" and check on whether you message has
been added. Web Master Don Mettler is aware of this issue and is working on
resolving it.
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Entry of May 02, 2003 at 13:04 [EST]
From: CARLOS PORTILLO - vfp63@directdsl.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-3 DIVISION
What years were you aboard: 1963 to 1966
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of May 02, 2003 at 16:17 [EST]
From: James F. Robertson III - JFRcrash@att.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Fox
What years were you aboard: 191960 to 191961
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Gun Fire Control Tecknition FT-3, P-2 Lost
contact with the division over the years.
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Entry of May 02, 2003 at 21:23 [EST]
From: Judy Twiggs - jkuhleman@houston.rr.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My father, Don Twiggs served aboard the USS
Hancock in 1944-45 thanks Judy Twiggs Kuhleman
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Entry of May 04, 2003 at 23:56 [EST]
From: William B Kline - bkline@w-link.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: G Division
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1970
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Through the Association I have had contacts
from many of the G Division personell who were aboard during the 68/69 and 69/70
deployments. A real great bunch of Ordnancemen. Bill Kline AOC
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Entry of May 05, 2003 at 01:13 [EST]
From: William B Kline - bkline@w-link.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: G Division
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1970
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Through the Association I have had contacts
from many of the G Division personell who were aboard during the 68/69 and 69/70
deployments. A real great bunch of Ordnancemen. After the first line period of
the 68' cruise, the Hancock crossed the equator on the way to Singapore and as
the cruise book states, we had the ageless tradition of crossing the line. The
evening before the crossing, a group of pollywags captured myself and another
shellback chief, tied us up and took of through the bearthing compartments where
other pollywags had a ball messing us up, grease, oil ,coffee on our heads, all
over our khakies, they really had a lot of fun. While this was being done a
number of them were taking pictures of my self and this other forlorn looking
CPO. I had asked several of them for copies of some of the pictures, but they
never produced any , so now I'm asking again. Sure would like to hear from any
who were involved in this as I would really like to see some of the photos. Bill
Kline AOC RET
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Entry of May 05, 2003 at 07:57 [EST]
From: Ron Pitcher - ronald.pitcher@verizon.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA212
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1973
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of May 06, 2003 at 15:57 [EST]
From: Bob Krupyak - papakrup@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V4
What years were you aboard: 1960 to 1963
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I have been trying for years to find
something related to the Hanna.
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Entry of May 07, 2003 at 11:29 [EST]
From: AO3 John T. Roberts - jtrmer@yahoo.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: G
What years were you aboard: 1973 to 1975
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Is the a way to find the cruise books for
the 73 and 75 cruises?
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Entry of May 07, 2003 at 12:32 [EST]
From: Jim Kerins - seaford761@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VMF 214
What years were you aboard: 1957 to 1957
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of May 07, 2003 at 21:11 [EST]
From: David K. Hinchy - david_hinchy@lycos.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: AIMD (Radar Shop)
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1971
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was only on the Hanna for a short time,
but she was my favorite ship during my 21 years in the Navy.
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Entry of May 09, 2003 at 16:10 [EST]
From: Don Hesseltine - NO
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Engineering "SNIPE'
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1970
How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I love this ship,and I loved the duty,people,&
places she went. I remember the hard duty but then i also remember the long hot
days out there on yankee station. Sasebo Japan,Alongapo in the Phillipiens, Hong
Kong, Yakoska Japan......ooooooooooooooyaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!! D.H.
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Entry of May 10, 2003 at 19:50 [EST]
From: James Fenton - cme4dp@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 1942 to 1945
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: my uncle Louis William Gahram Billy dies on
his 20th birthday in hong kong harbor in 1945
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Entry of May 11, 2003 at 09:50 [EST]
From: Tom Wimberly - twimbo@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: XO
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: For James Fenton: regarding your quarterdeck
log entry of May 10, 2003. Yes, indeed, James; in the 1999 edition of the
Hancock History book, we find your Uncle's name. It is in the photo of the
memorial plaque which lists Hancock's dead and missing. The plaque is displayed
aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10) Museum at Charleston, S. Carolina. "Louis
W. Gahran, Jr., AOM2C" is the way it is listed, and he is listed under Air
Group 7. Do you know what all that means, James? I will explain it if you will
E-mail me or make another entry on the web page. How would you like to have a
copy of that book? The 1999 edition sold out completely, but we are about to
print a revised edition. You would be able to put a photo and brief biography of
your Uncle in that revised book. Because of your kin to a Hancock sailor, you
are eligible for associate membership in the Hancock Association. On the web
site you can request a sample copy of our newsletter. It contains information
about the revised edition of the Hancock History book. Let me hear from you!
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Entry of May 12, 2003 at 03:44 [EST]
From: Henry Mendoza - Hendoz@webtv.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-1 Division
What years were you aboard: 1963 to 1966
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: What a fantastic website!! Wayne Erven let
me know about this page. Wayne, I will be joining the Association by the end of
the month. First, I don't know if anyone responded to Wimberly's request
(12/27/02) on our 'short'lived liberty' in Hong Kong in 1963.This was in
response to some incident in Cambodia.We did not launch,just a show of the flag.
I still remember the Shore Patrol going into every bar and resturant to tell us
to return to the ship. Does anyone remember the "Hancock Olympics" in
Sasebo? V-1 beat the Air-Wing (enlisted) in a very close softball game :) only
to lose to the Air-Wing Officers in the Championship game :(. The memories of my
years on the Hancock and on the Flight Deck, starting as a Blue Shirt, then a
Yellow Shirt, are forever etched in my mind. Thank you for making this site
available to us.
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Entry of May 12, 2003 at 18:52 [EST]
From: Ivison "Ben" Pierson - ivinhoe25@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: G-Div and VA-215
What years were you aboard: 1960 to 1963
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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