USS Hancock Association Quarterdeck Log.htm

Quarterdeck Log Entries

Name: Aalan Turner
Email_Address: thatsnotme66@hotmail.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 nickname grapes
Date: 03 Oct 2004
Time: 20:47

Comments

looking for Rick Wolf and somename Gunderson Contact me @ Alan Turner 17410 Maplevally hwy. space 31 Renton WA. 98058

Name: J.A. Valdez
Email_Address: Baxleyvaldez@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Fox division
Date: 03 Oct 2004
Time: 20:38

Comments

Can you see me? Try and find me. Looking for Chris Smith, Richard Baca and any other gunners mates 1964-1968

Name: Tom Wimberly, Captain USN Retired
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 02 Oct 2004
Time: 11:08

Comments

OF INTEREST TO SHIPMATES IN THE SAN DIEGO AREA: You're Invited aboard the USS Midway

Friday, October 15, 2004

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost $30 per person

Make your check payable to Fleet Week San Diego and mail it with your name and the names of your guests by October 9th to

Theresa Randall c/o USS MIDWAY, 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Your check is your RSVP

Sorry, no credit cards will be accepted

Event Description: The Service Associations' Salute to Heroes will be a unique event held on board the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. As a Fleet Week Event, the Sea Service Associations will join the Naval Order of the United States and the Navy League in honoring members of the Legion of Honor, those service men and women who are recipients of the Medal of Honor or Service Cross. Participating members of these organizations will have the opportunity to tour the Midway and mingle with other members of the participating organizations and the honorees at a reception on the Hanger Deck. Tours of the Midway will be available from 1700 - 1800. The Hanger Deck Reception will take place between 1800 and 2000, with a brief program of recognition at 1830.

Contact Fleet Week at 1-800-FLEETWEEK

http://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/events.html

Name: edward d rezin
Email_Address: edward.rezin@usarmy.mil
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: va-55
Date: 01 Oct 2004
Time: 17:20

Comments

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Name: Carl Tipton
Email_Address: diamondt@htcomp.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: Fox Div
Date: 30 Sep 2004
Time: 13:15

Comments

I just thought I might be able to get in contact with some of the old gun gang great website

Name: jim bowman
Email_Address: jimtudy3@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: marine det.
Date: 29 Sep 2004
Time: 20:55

Comments

a good two years

Name: Santos Guyman
Email_Address: santosguyman@mugu.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1975-1977
Division_Squadron_Division: unkonwn
Date: 29 Sep 2004
Time: 10:19

Comments

Very nice,and it feels good meetung old friends

Name: Rex Moore
Email_Address: ralmoore1@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-45 (Uncles)
Division_Squadron_Division: Unknown
Date: 28 Sep 2004
Time: 13:53

Comments

Would like to hear from any one who may have known my uncles Kenneth T. (K.T.) Moore and William S. (W.S.) Moore. Both served aboard the Hancock in '44 and '45. Uncle W.S. was killed in the bomb explosion of Jan. 21, 1945. Uncle K.T. left the ship shortly thereafter. Uncle K.T. now lives in Yoakum, Texas.

Name: John J. McGraw
Email_Address: jmcgraw2@rochester.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Dad (1947-49)??
Division_Squadron_Division: Unknown
Date: 27 Sep 2004
Time: 16:20

Comments

My dad served on the USS Hancock in World War II (James S. McGraw). Would love to find out more about his service. Dad died in 1989.

Comments

My dad served on the USS Hancock in World War II (James S. McGraw)

Name: Bill Robison
Email_Address: brobison@cinci.rr.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Division
Date: 27 Sep 2004
Time: 06:55

Comments

Just checking out the site and looking for fellow S-6 shipmates.

Name: Michael J. Smithyman
Email_Address: msmithy@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: G Div. Aviation Ordnance
Date: 26 Sep 2004
Time: 19:29

Comments

Arrived April 2nd 1972 and left May 23, 1975 after the evacuation of Vietnam.

Name: doug edwards@yahoo.com
Email_Address: sportsterdoug.
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: m/division
Date: 25 Sep 2004
Time: 19:43

Comments

After engineroom. looking for shipmates

Name: G. L. (Jerry) Morris
Email_Address: jid35@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-56
Division_Squadron_Division: OR Division
Date: 25 Sep 2004
Time: 14:33

Comments

Looking to contact Bob Mead, Bill Munger, and other radio operators.

Name: Bill Noonan
Email_Address: billnjo1ret@charter.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965 (1st Vietnam Cruise)
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div (PAO)
Date: 24 Sep 2004
Time: 18:00

Comments

Enjoy reading the Log. There is a new exhibit aboard the USS LEXINGTON Muesum, in Corpus Christi, TX. The exhibit is a chapel. Part of this exhibit is dedicated to the USS HANCOCK. It is well worth seeing.

Name: kelan d. morris
Email_Address: irishale@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: radio man
Date: 24 Sep 2004
Time: 13:43

Comments

does anyone have a cruise book from 1954, 1955, or 1956 for sale? do you know where i can get one my dad was on the ship during those years

Name: James H. Blaney
Email_Address: max0983@hotmail .com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 11/20/56 to 11/11/57
Division_Squadron_Division: Mar. Det.
Date: 23 Sep 2004
Time: 19:38

Comments

After my first post, scrolled down to see if anybody I knew, found a few. I wonder how many people in the same time frame also came off the USS Oriskany after ship went to dry-dock to be modernized. I spent my first year of sea duty on her. When I reported aboard the Hancock, I am sure her skipper was Capt. Black. I was his orderly and also orderly for Capt. Oden'hahl for a very short while. Made Cpl. in 5/57 and that was the end of me being an orderly. Being aboard ship was one of the most interesting times of my 4 years in the Marines. Was sorry to hear that Capt. D.R. Jones (Lt.Col.) and Capt. Oden'hahl had passed away. Great site.

Name: Norman McCreary
Email_Address: n.mccreary@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: S-7 Divison
Date: 22 Sep 2004
Time: 07:16

Comments

Was the Divisional senior ranking person acting as LPO-Division Officer my last year and a half on-board. Was the Supply Departments first 3-M co-ordinator tasked with PQS qualifying all Departmental 3-M organizational chain from Supply Officer down.

Name: pat bugger
Email_Address: enchantedforest2003@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1947
Division_Squadron_Division: not sure
Date: 21 Sep 2004
Time: 18:01

Comments

am looking for anyone who knew my father sylvester buzz bugger..flew off the uss hancock..please email me if u did..he is now deceased an i know very little about his war years...thanks so much!

Name: James H. Blaney
Email_Address: max0983@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 11/56 t0 11/57
Division_Squadron_Division: Mar. Det.
Date: 20 Sep 2004
Time: 19:52

Comments

I reported aboard when the Hancock came out of dry-dock after getting a hurricane bow and canted flight deck. Made one cruise to the Far East. Full filled my 2 yrs. sea duty obligation and then finished my enlistment with K-3-7, 1st. Mar. Div.

Name: Martin Shestek
Email_Address: bytryder@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: OR Division
Date: 20 Sep 2004
Time: 12:54

Comments

I did WPac twice and saw places few people ever have a chance to see. From Hawaii to Yokosuka to Sasebo to Hong Kong to Subic Bay. We were scheduled to go to Sydney but some damn College students decided to take over one of our ships on a lark and did so much to the suprise of our security, so we didn't get to go there. They got all the way to the bridge without being challenged. We were involved in the Formosa (now Tiawan) incident with China but were recalled before we could get there because the attack ceased. I was released in Yokosuka and ended up returning to the States on the "USS MT. Katmai" ammo ship in rough seas all the way home. It was like going from a Luxury Liner to a Row Boat. Memories for a lifetime.

Name: Terrance McDermott
Email_Address: sfmcdermott@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1861
Division_Squadron_Division: OR SHIPS COMPANY
Date: 20 Sep 2004
Time: 11:27

Comments

I WAS AN RM3 I MADE ONE CRUISE AND GOT OFF IN BREMERTON, WASHINGTON

Name: Patrick Harrison
Email_Address: genpatrick@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1945-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: K-2 Signalman
Date: 20 Sep 2004
Time: 07:20

Comments

Great web site. Flag hoist: Tare Victor George decoded: WELL DONE

Comments

love the web site. Keep up the good work.

Name: Wayne Durfey
Email_Address: WLDurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 71-74
Division_Squadron_Division: M-div.
Date: 19 Sep 2004
Time: 22:22

Comments

Just got my Hancock history book and it's much nicer than I expected. I guess it took awhile to catch up with me but now that it's here I'm becoming a history buff. Interesting reading.

Name: Brian Steve Wiklund
Email_Address: wiklundbrian@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-75
Division_Squadron_Division: M-Division
Date: 19 Sep 2004
Time: 22:06

Comments

i`m looking for Mr. Oliver Harry SSN/SN: 100465737 he is a petty officer on that ship. can you help me to find him, i have a important message to him. please contact me at my e-mail add. or home address: #514 Plaridel st. Barugo,Leyte Philippines 6519 or call:09184693906 thank you very much, god bless you all and more Power.

Name: Gordon Snell
Email_Address: ubreader@adelphia.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: OP Division
Date: 18 Sep 2004
Time: 09:51

Comments

I am in contact with Gordon Quisenberry, Hanna, Beachum, and Donald Morgan. If there are more of you old sailors out there that served with us please E-Mail me.

Name: Rudy Hubbard
Email_Address: rudyhubbard@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: Air Group VF-7
Date: 18 Sep 2004
Time: 06:45

Comments

Look forward to hearing from any shipmates

Name: RANDY WAYNE COOPER
Email_Address: adjusters@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968/1969
Division_Squadron_Division: COMMUNICATIONS DEPT.
Date: 17 Sep 2004
Time: 16:05

Comments

I am trying to locate Lt. Cdr. Phillip Don Smith, in charge of the communication dept at the time I was on the ship.

Name: James L Boggs
Email_Address: bggs2@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: V1 Division
Date: 16 Sep 2004
Time: 16:20

Comments

Plank owner recommission February 1954

Name: Tom Wimberly CAPT USN Ret Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 14 Sep 2004
Time: 16:40

Comments

FOR RONNIE LEWIS & BILLY PERKINS. I am the one who sends newsletters and membership information, but I won't be able to do so for a while. I will ask Newsletter Editor Hiram Greer to send you a copy of the September Hannah News. Hope you will join.

Name: Dave Caffey
Email_Address: david@caffey.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: Weapons-Fox
Date: 14 Sep 2004
Time: 15:42

Comments

I was a member of the association some time back but just never renewed my membership

Name: William MacLeod
Email_Address: awmacleod@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: v-2 division
Date: 14 Sep 2004
Time: 13:15

Comments

Greatest show on earth working the flight deck on the Hanna..Worked two yrs on the deck and made abe3 and went below to the control console. Alot safer.

Name: Russell Schull
Email_Address: sir_fixalot@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: VAH 4 Det Bravo
Date: 13 Sep 2004
Time: 17:25

Comments

I was aboard from Dec 66 to June 67 spent 1/2 of the cruise aboard &1/2 in Cubi Pt. I also was in VAH4 det yankee in 66 spent the whole cruise on the beach in support of the Handcock

Name: Michael,Merle A.
Email_Address: merle_michael@nps.gov
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 69-70
Division_Squadron_Division: engineering mr-3
Date: 13 Sep 2004
Time: 13:17

Comments

just wondering if any one in the machine shop during my time ever looked at this site.

Name: Ronnie Lewis
Email_Address: trent9@mlec.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: "G" Division
Date: 12 Sep 2004
Time: 20:21

Comments

I am the son of Ronnie Lewis writing in on his behalf. He does not have regular access to a computer so I am his intermediary. He and I would like to hear from anyone who knew and served with him on the Hannah.

Name: billy duane perkins
Email_Address: nga_perkins@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: air operations
Date: 12 Sep 2004
Time: 14:13

Comments

send me information about joining i have several pictures of planes and flight ops

Name: Wayne Durfey
Email_Address: WLDurfey@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 70-74
Division_Squadron_Division: M-Div.
Date: 11 Sep 2004
Time: 22:18

Comments

Sorry for the wrong E-mail address on the previous note. This one works.

Name: Wayne Durfey
Email_Address: WLD1@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 70-74
Division_Squadron_Division: M-Div.
Date: 11 Sep 2004
Time: 18:22

Comments

This is my first message in over a year due to the loss of my computor. You'll be glad to know that it didn't suffer long and it's passing will be remembered fondly. Now to the living... I must say that the Reunion was a smashing hit in my never to be humble appinion! My thanks to John Hunter and Don Metler for letting me tag along with them. It must have seemed like having an annoying little brother along, Well, I had a great time and am looking forward to Charlston in '06! After the dismall M-Div showing at the reunion, I took it upon myself to track down a few of my friends from the past and hopefully a few more engineers will make the next party! Untill next time, keep it between the ditches.

Name: James Moore
Email_Address: kimo99@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: M div - aft engineroom
Date: 11 Sep 2004
Time: 06:50

Comments

Ship's Organist

Name: Paul Hastings
Email_Address: pdh@iecom.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: OPS/OI/ELINT
Date: 09 Sep 2004
Time: 09:19

Comments

Just checking in

Name: Beecher Wiggins
Email_Address: bwiggins@kconline.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944/45
Division_Squadron_Division: Air Group 7
Date: 08 Sep 2004
Time: 19:36

Comments

just checking for anything new

Name: BARRISTER WILLIAM GANA
Email_Address: williamgana@mailz.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969 - 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 08 Sep 2004
Time: 13:59

Comments

i am a lawyer working for the naval Havcock base

Name: john northover
Email_Address: dentover@san.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: fox division
Date: 08 Sep 2004
Time: 07:09

Comments

Had just come back from Vietnam aboard the Bennington CVS-20. In port less than 3 months ... got orders to the Hancock ... Made one cruise and was transferred upon return to FTC San Diego. Was an FTG1 while on board. Would welcome any email from any of the GM's or FT's from same period.

thanks john northover FTCM USN Ret.

Name: Richard R. Fockler
Email_Address: rfockler@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1953-1954
Division_Squadron_Division: Missle Division
Date: 06 Sep 2004
Time: 17:19

Comments

We were assigned to the Torpedo work space and our living quarters was just forward of this space. A Torpedoman 3rd class new how to scrounge well.

Name: Rick Walker
Email_Address: mysterick@juno.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: B Div, Evaps
Date: 06 Sep 2004
Time: 09:55

Comments

I put up some photos on the yahoo site under Blackshoe Kiddiecruiser 1965-1967.

Name: Jerry W.Gualdoni
Email_Address: jercar3@centurytel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Division
Date: 05 Sep 2004
Time: 19:19

Comments

Alot of good memories;would be nice too hear from anyone during that time frame;great site.

Name: Robert C. Adams
Email_Address: rcadams612@wmconnect.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: OPS-Ass't Air Intelligence Officer
Date: 05 Sep 2004
Time: 19:00

Comments

'Wanted to give everyone my NEW email address. No longer at aol

Name: Tom Karr
Email_Address: ThoLouise2@Aol.Com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-jan 1967
Division_Squadron_Division: cr div
Date: 04 Sep 2004
Time: 18:58

Comments

I WAS A RADIOMAN 3RD CLASS GOT HIGH LINED ABOARD OFF A REEFER IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AN MARCH 1965. GOT OFF THE DAY IN JANUARY SHE WENT BACK TO WESTPSAC. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THE RMS I SERVED WITH. I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR SEVERAL YEARS. JUST GOT CONNECTED ON LINE. MY WIFE LINDA AND I LIVE IN LUMBERTON TEXAS, ABOUT 20 MILES NORTH OF BEAUMONT WHICH IS MY HOME OF RECORD. I ENLISTED MAY 31 1960, AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED JAN 13 1967. I SAY AGAIN I ENJOY THE NEWS LETTER AND WOULD BW PROUD TO HEAR FROM ANY OF THE RMS THAT MAY REMEMBER ME.

Name: PT2 Joe Williams
Email_Address: mtkaka@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: VFP-63
Date: 04 Sep 2004
Time: 03:06

Comments

The widow of PT2 Joe Williams who served in VFP-63 is seeking assistance from any shipmates who remember him. She is seeking documentation in pursuit of a claim with VA.

Name: Kenneth D Garrett Jr
Email_Address: kgarrett@allphasesecurity.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1973 to 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: Supply Division 6
Date: 03 Sep 2004
Time: 16:05

Comments

Just checking the site out.

Name: Spencer Jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: OI div
Date: 02 Sep 2004
Time: 17:04

Comments

Looking to hear from some of my old shipmates from this time period. Please feel free to email me, I would love to hear from you.

Name: Gary L. Wright
Email_Address: jgwright@swbell.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD-IM3 Ordnance
Date: 02 Sep 2004
Time: 16:17

Comments

Fighting Hannah was the first carrier I was assigned to, and she will always hold a VERY special place in my heart. I've always considered it a misfortune that I could not have spent my 4 years aboard her.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 02 Sep 2004
Time: 00:28

Comments

HANCOCK ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. You are invited to attend the opening of a new exhibit aboard the USS Lexington Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 2:00 PM.

The exhibit is the Robert Earley Memorial Chapel. It memorializes the Chaplains who served aboard USS Lexington, and also the Lexington Museum volunteers and Board members who have passed on. It is named for Robert Earley, who headed the City’s Convention and Visitors Bureau before moving to Lexington to become the first Executive Director of the Museum.

The significance to us is that a small part of the memorial chapel is being made into the Hancock exhibit. Since we do not yet have an extensive collection of items to be displayed, this is working out fine, and is better than waiting with no exhibit until a larger collection of artifacts has been accumulated. The exhibit is not yet completed, but many of the items available have been put in place.

Hancock Association members who come aboard Lexington on Saturday, September 11 to attend the opening of the Memorial Chapel will be admitted without charge. This is by authority of the Executive Director, Rocco Montesano, Captain USN Retired. Captain Montesano especially desires that you make your presence known to him so that he will be aware of how many Hancock people are there, and can make appropriate acknowledgement of our presence during the dedication ceremony.

I regret that I will be out of town and will be unable to attend the dedication ceremony, or see any of you at the time you visit for the ceremony.

It would be nice if we could have a nice crowd of Hancock people.

Name: Louis Moretton
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OC/CATCC
Date: 01 Sep 2004
Time: 16:06

Comments

New mailing address 104 Knights Ct.Windsor, CA. 95492-8337

Name: Harris Ed Tolleson
Email_Address: edtolle@gte.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: GM Div. then G Div
Date: 30 Aug 2004
Time: 18:44

Comments

I would like to hear from some of the gang. Andy, Steinke, Duffy. I know where Don Kimber & Don Blue. Chief Hamilton passed (July 2004). Hope everyone is well and sucessful.

Name: Ralph Stiewe ET-1
Email_Address: rstiewe@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-73
Division_Squadron_Division: OE Division
Date: 30 Aug 2004
Time: 02:47

Comments

No Comment

Name: Ron Allen
Email_Address: rallen1940@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1961-62
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 bay 2
Date: 29 Aug 2004
Time: 19:59

Comments

Great ship and great memories. Great to talk with you Brian, Jerry and Kenny, I left a messsage on your recorder. Hope to talk with others. Thanks for a great web site.

Name: Hal Washburn
Email_Address: hd2r1@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-66
Division_Squadron_Division: GM Division
Date: 28 Aug 2004
Time: 17:34

Comments

Thanks to Wayne Erven for the new Hancock Patch! It is fantastic and will mean a lot to all of us! I'm glad to hear that there are more in the ship's store. Thanks again!!!

Name: Simpson T.J.
Email_Address: Terry@Texramp.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: S-1 Supply
Date: 26 Aug 2004
Time: 20:41

Comments

any one out their , be glad to hear from you. I'm retired on a lake in east Texas

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 26 Aug 2004
Time: 10:51

Comments

For Anker, who posted below. The quarterdeck log section of the Association web site is intended to serve as a "find shipmate" service. Make your inquiries on the quarterdeck log. If you want to search more seriously for people or for a group, join the Association. You'll get a free roster of members, and I will be able to give extra assistance in your search for particular parties.

Name: Carl E. Oates
Email_Address: coates00@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-AW 35 VAN TEAM 55
Date: 26 Aug 2004
Time: 06:15

Comments

Ditched an AD-5N in the south China sea on August 28, 1958, while on the way to watch the Chinese bomb Quemoy and Matsui islands off Taiwan.

Short story, I survived.

Name: Anker Rasmussen
Email_Address: rasmussenam@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: W Division
Date: 24 Aug 2004
Time: 21:51

Comments

First visit - very nice site Are you generating a "find shipmate"site?

Comments

My Hancock History book (revised edition) just arrived in the U. S. mail.

Name: Doug Walmisley
Email_Address: dougwalmisley@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Division
Date: 23 Aug 2004
Time: 10:25

Comments

This was some of the best times of my life. Learned to work hard and to appreciate our freedom in this country.

Name: Paul Godsil
Email_Address: number9son@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 73-75
Division_Squadron_Division: "B" #1 Fireroom
Date: 23 Aug 2004
Time: 00:03

Comments

I remeber going through a typhoon, but can't find any information anywhere about it. Can somebody refresh my memory?

Name: david a blunt
Email_Address: www.dblunt00191hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: v-4 refuling
Date: 22 Aug 2004
Time: 20:40

Comments

Love you on the internet

Name: Blunt, david a
Email_Address: www.dblunt00191.hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: v-4 refuleing
Date: 22 Aug 2004
Time: 20:32

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Luve your history on Our USS Hancock.

Name: Brian Crane
Email_Address: brcr@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 Division
Date: 22 Aug 2004
Time: 13:03

Comments

Looking For Anyone From Those Yrs

Name: Jim Hudson
Email_Address: jim.hudson3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: Marine Detachment
Date: 20 Aug 2004
Time: 17:09

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Wish to advise that Patricia Jones, wife of the late Lt. Colonel Donald R. Jones, passed away on August 8, 2004 in Fairfax. VA. Her husband, a former Association member, had served aboard the Hancock between 1956-58 as commanding officer of the Marine Detachment. His decorations include the Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat V, and Purple Heart.

Recently, Patricia Jones and I became good friends, a relationship which essentially developed after my attendance at the funeral of her husband at Arlington National Cemetery in mid-September 2003. She, too, will be buried there on September 28 2004.

Pat Jones also was a close friend of Peggy Odend'hal, the wife of Captain Charles J. Odend'hal who was CO of the Hancock from 1957-58. As Captain Odend'hal's orderly, I was aware that Patricia and Peg provided a great deal of mutual support to each other while both were living in Alameda, particularly when the Hancock was deployed overseas.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 70-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 20 Aug 2004
Time: 15:00

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About my multiple entries below - I conclude that there are times when the site tells you your post has not been accepted when in fact it has been accepted.

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HANCOCK REVISED HISTORY BOOK price is $54.00. Turner Publishing returned some material to me and included an order blank for the book which showed a price of $58.00 for the standard edition. I complained to them because we have been advertising $54.00. They accepted my complaint and have agreed to a price of $54.00 instead of $58.00 as shown on some of their forms.

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HANCOCK HISTORY BOOK. Turner Publishing returned some material to me, and included an order form for the revised history book. The order form listed a price of $58.00 for the standard edition. I pointed out that we have advertised a price of $54.00. In their response to me, they agreed to $54.00. The proper price is $54.00 not $58.00. Has anyone received their book yet?

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For EOC Dave W. Reeves USNR-Ret. who posted below. The service of your brother LTjg, George W. Reeves USNR is documented in Hancock Association records. Will Email you more off-site.

Name: Bob Molleston
Email_Address: bojo98@juno.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: -1945
Division_Squadron_Division: Air Group Six
Date: 19 Aug 2004
Time: 16:28

Comments

I answered the inquiry re: Sylvester Bugger. He was a squadron mate of mine.

Name: EOC Dave W. Reeves USNR-Ret.
Email_Address: seabee_9@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: no on board service
Division_Squadron_Division: Air group 7, VF 7
Date: 19 Aug 2004
Time: 10:46

Comments

Forgive me for butting in here. I have a question re: the Hancock in 44. My brother was an F6F pilot in VF 7 on the Hannah from the beginning to his death on Nov. 19, 1944. He was killed when returning to the ship after a mission. He was advised to bail out over the water and wait to be picked up. When the boats looked for him, he was never found. His nam is LTjg, George W. Reeves USNR

Now to my question? How can I recvieve a copy of the Hannah's updated history book?

Please advise to my e-mail addy.

Sincerely EOC Dave W. Reeves USNR-Ret. 37 years in Seabees, Korea and RVN vet.

Name: sylvester w bugger
Email_Address: timbeth@accessus.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: don,t know
Date: 18 Aug 2004
Time: 10:29

Comments

can anyone give me info on this dive bomber squadron. my dad was a tail gunner in squadron vb3

Name: Jerry "Bo" Kinder
Email_Address: bbkinder@lightbound.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961 to 1964
Division_Squadron_Division: OP Division
Date: 17 Aug 2004
Time: 19:23

Comments

Third Class Photographer served with LT JW Temple and LTJG Miller - chiefs KR Kimball and Orolano

Comments

HANCOCK HISTORY BOOK, 2ND EDITION. Good news. Publisher says they are in process of shipping the books.

Name: AO3(AW) Jeffrey P. Rexford
Email_Address: rexforjp@iwo-jima.navy.mil
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 2002-2004
Division_Squadron_Division: C5/CO
Date: 15 Aug 2004
Time: 21:52

Comments

i would appreciate some information. i am a big naval history type.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 15 Aug 2004
Time: 12:49

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Diane (Weintraub) Holik, who posted below, would like to know if there is any way for her to obtain photos taken by her grandfather Harry Weintraub when he was a photograper (PHOM3C). Maybe our member the photographer Mike Postolan, Sr. can offer some assistance. Her grandfather died on board Jan. 21, 1945. Presumably he was one of the casualties when a 500-lb. bomb exploded about 1330 that date on the flight deck. It fell from the bombbay of a VT-7 TBF Avenger after it landed and as it taxiied forward. According to Assn Past President Dave Reineman, a flight deck ordnanceman who was close by but survived the blast, the normal procedure for the Avenger was to open the bomb bay doors after landing. Before the pilot did so, a visual inspection was supposed to be made by one of the crewmen. Apparently there was a way he could look into the bomb bay. The inspection was to insure the bomb bay was clear. It is assumed that the crewman was unable to perform the inspection because of injuries received on the flight. In any case, when the doors were opened, an armed 500 pounder fell to the deck and exploded. The three crewmen died, and 52 men on the flight deck died. 75 were injured. In the revised history book, pages 41 & 42 briefly tell of this and there are pictures of the flight deck and of the mass burials at sea from the #2 aircraft elevator. Page 162 tells Dave Reinemans's story. Suggestions about how she may search for photos made by her grandfather are welcome.

Name: Danette Kerrigan
Email_Address: dsae@metrocast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 44-47?
Division_Squadron_Division: ?????
Date: 15 Aug 2004
Time: 08:26

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Hello, Stopped by in honor of late father in law who served on the USS Hancock somewhere in the 44-47 range, Roberrt J. Kerrigan from Stratford, Connecticut. We still have his Navy Belt and were looking for a belt buckle. Looking forward to hearing from anyone who might have know him, so that I might share any remembrances with his family.

Thanks,

Danette Kerrigan

Name: Thomas Dixon
Email_Address: scporl@sio.midco.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1975-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: Ops/OI/CIC
Date: 15 Aug 2004
Time: 06:14

Comments

Thanks for the updated reunion info. I will keep monitoring the site for further details. I got a nice email from 'oldsalt', and good friends here at home. His name is LT Gary Rosenberger, an old pilot from Gulf of Tonkin days who made a few cruises and flew from the Hancock back then. Good job on the website.

Name: Jim Nikodym
Email_Address: jmnik@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-57
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Division
Date: 14 Aug 2004
Time: 14:16

Comments

I drove a starting jeep and tow tractor. I would like to hear from anyone from the same division during 1956-57. Remember me, who drove the tow tractor off of #2 elevator!

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For Diane (Weintraub) Holik, who posted below. It is indeed nice to hear from you. We have established connections with so many people in your circumstances. Are you aware that Harry Weintraub, PHOM3C, is listed as a World War II casualty on the commemorative plaque aboard the USS YORKTOWN (CV-10) Museum in South Carolina? His name was also included in the Memorial Program which we distributed at our last reunion in San Francisco in May. If you can give me the date of his death, we may be able to tell you how he died. Most deaths occurred as a result of (a) the kamikaze hit or (b) the operational accident in which a hung bomb fell from a plane which had just landed, and exploded. The Association still has over 400 members who were aboard in World War II. Email me off-site if you have questions.

Name: Diane (Weintraub) Holik
Email_Address: Diane1616@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: i didn't serve
Division_Squadron_Division: 00000
Date: 14 Aug 2004
Time: 13:17

Comments

my grandfather was a Naval action photographer on the USS Hancock in the 1940's he died on the ship in an explosion

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2006 REUNION. This Association site's home page and reunion page now show that the reunion will be held in the Charleston - Mt. Pleasant area of South Carolina. Patriot's Point (with Yorktown CV-10 Museum) is at Mt. Pleasant. The membership voted to have the reunion there. I believe that the Association President and President-elect feel that this is "their" reunion in that they bear the responsibility for it. I believe this is right and proper. It goes without saying that members are welcome to make comments and suggestions. If you post an opinion or a suggestion on this web site, they will see it. If you have been to Charleston you might have something you want to tell about. I am sure that it will be a great reunion regardless of the details of the arrangements.

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HANCOCK HISTORY BOOK, 2ND EDITION. Was emailed from publisher on Thursday books would be shipped "this week." I emailed if he meant on 8/13; received no answer. They sent me an advance copy over a week ago. Hard to figure what's going on. The rep said he was pushing the warehouse guys to get it shipped. The shipmates who sent in material for the revised book are going to be delighted, because I think they published all the new material which was sent in from me and from others. When you get your book, let me know what you think. (Note to web master: maybe you can edit out that misfire I sent a few minutes ago. I guess I mistakenly hit "enter" when I shouldn't have.)

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HANCOCK HISTORY, 2ND EDITION.

Name: Kevin B. Canham
Email_Address: lrdg@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-4 / 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VF211
Date: 13 Aug 2004
Time: 09:14

Comments

Last aboard the Hancock in the spring of 1976 as part of a stripping party from teh Constelation. It was sort of a sad time with no crew. The men made the ship.

Name: Lester (Les) Self
Email_Address: selfld@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 5/68-8/70
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 A/G
Date: 12 Aug 2004
Time: 10:49

Comments

thank you Max Pate for waking me up. I looked years ago but gave it up, believe it or not I would love to be back in engine rm.1&2 and hear CHIEF BARNES giving orders, but would realy like to see Rich & Wally back there. I missed being on what would have been my third and final cruise due to me trying to run over a car while riding Bruces' honda, ouch that hurt!. I would like to hear from anyone that was in "the gear" as well as the cats. I found Boraskis' E-Mail and have also chated with kermits wife via E-Mail, I would also like to hear from Steve Decker, a radio man I did mess cooking with in 68 before being assigned to the gear.Looking foward to joining and the up comming reunion......thanks again Max.......later Les..... PS K.P.Boggs where -R-U-????

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 70-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 11 Aug 2004
Time: 19:33

Comments

NEXT HANCOCK ASSOCIATION REUNION. We have encountered a snag in getting the old reunion information removed from the web page. Meantime, start planning to go to the 2006 reunion in the Charleston, South Carolina area. That's where we voted to have it. It will be some time before dates and other details are settled on.

Name: michael j martin
Email_Address: b521729@netzero.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: v2 cats
Date: 11 Aug 2004
Time: 13:58

Comments

job well done boys ! i spent my time aboard as cat maintance center deck opp. weight checker. left old hanna as senior airman 1970. old ship mates eme. ive had a few adventures sence on the great lakes.including a cruse on the mackinaw [ice braker] in lake superior.over the top of the edmondfitz. hanna is stil in my heart .

Name: michael j martin
Email_Address: b521729@netzero.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: v2 cats
Date: 11 Aug 2004
Time: 13:09

Comments

job well done boys

Name: Thomas Dixon
Email_Address: scporl@sio.midco.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975(decom}
Division_Squadron_Division: OI Div 'cic
Date: 11 Aug 2004
Time: 12:05

Comments

Was OS1 when onboard, retired OSCS in 1991. Just wondered why it was so hard to get info on next reunion date. Reunion page still selling reservations to May 2004 reunion. Isn't that one of the last items of business at a reunion, to reschedule the next one??

Name: Victor Medina
Email_Address: skipowdervm@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 & S-7
Date: 10 Aug 2004
Time: 14:58

Comments

Looking for Bill Long who served in S-7 around 1967.

Name: John Whiting
Email_Address: j.gwhiting@juno.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 45-46
Division_Squadron_Division: Medical
Date: 09 Aug 2004
Time: 21:03

Comments

PHM/3 Clinical Lab tech

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STATUS OF HANCOCK EXHIBIT ABOARD YORKTOWN MUSEUM AT PATRIOT'S POINT, SC. Ed Orchowski, Hancock Ass'n. Founder, has been briefed by the Yorktown people on the status of our exhibit. It is still in the process of being moved from its previous location to a more suitable location. We don't have a prospective completion date, but it will not be ready by the time of the reunion of the Yorktown Association in October (Oct 7-9, 2004). Ed will be at the Yorktown reunion and has arranged for any Hancock people at the Yorktown reunion to receive a briefing from the Yorktown Museum about plans for the Hancock exhibit.

Name: Charles Mason
Email_Address: crossdloss45@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: W div
Date: 07 Aug 2004
Time: 08:35

Comments

Would enjoy lookin' up some ol' shipmates from "W" div and "G" div.

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1970-72 Hancock sailors take note! Excerpt from the humorous documentary "The True Story of Events on the 'Old Hancock' on her (Last?) Visit to the War, Oct. 70- June 71" authored by the Air Intelligence Officers on that cruise: "...positions of responsibility were filled by strange creatures - Pinwheel and a giant BEAR in Strike Center, Elmer Fudd and a wabbit in CIC, Linus in the Air Boss's chair, Colonel Stackgas in Engineering (a man who delights in putting oil in the drinking water and smoke along the glide slope)..." What I am getting at is, I am proud to announce that the newest member of the Association is none other than COLONEL STACKGAS of the famed 1970-71 cruise! After years of searching, I found him settled and happy near the cradle of naval aviation, claiming many friends among the retired naval aviator set. He is Vince Cooke, CAPT USN Retired, who was Chief Engineer 1970-72. His name and address will appear among the new members in the next Hannah News.

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Somehow I clobbered my previous entry attempt. Anyhow, on the subject of the REVISED HANCOCK HISTORY BOOK -- I received a copy in the mail today. It is not the leather covered edition I ordered, so I don't know whether it was an advance copy to me or a part of the regular mailing. Did anyone else receive his yet? I won't have a chance to look at it until Sunday.

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HANCOCK REVISED HISTORY BOOK.

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SPECIAL REQUEST. President-elect Wayne Erven and I attempt a lot of E-mail communication with Association members. In a great many cases, we find that the E-mail address that we have is no longer current. When you change E-mail or other address, please think of us. Email me or Wayne and give us your new mailing address, email address, and phone number. Periodically I send all the Association officers information on address changes, email changes, phone changes, etc. Also, I list those changes with each roster copy I send to new members. Thanks.

Name: Jerry Mac Emerson
Email_Address: JerryMacEmerson@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 58-62
Division_Squadron_Division: B div- #1 fireroom
Date: 06 Aug 2004
Time: 12:25

Comments

I served in B Division- #4 fireroom. would like to hear from any one who served with me.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 04 Aug 2004
Time: 07:50

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ORISKANY SINKING DELAYED. New window of September set for reef. For complete story, see August 4, 2004 Pensacola News Journal story. pensacolanewsjournal.com. By Doug Haller @PensacolaNewsJournal.com

The Oriskany will not reach the depths of the Gulf of Mexico until mid-September, at the earliest. WHERE IT SITS: Texas Dock and Rail in Corpus Christi, Texas. WHEN IT LEAVES: Early September. TRAVEL TIME: Four or five days to Pensacola, depending on sea conditions. PREPARATIONS IN PENSACOLA: Three to four weeks. SINK DATE: To be announced. The Navy and the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday delayed the decommissioned aircraft carrier's Pensacola arrival for a month, giving both parties more time to resolve issues relating to polychlorinated biphenyls on the vessel.

Pat Dolan, department director for the Naval Sea System Command's office of congressional and public affairs, said the Navy continues to work with EPA Region IV to obtain a risk-based disposal permit, a prerequisite to sinking the ship as an artificial reef.

Name: Michael Martinez
Email_Address: ampmart@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00N/A
Division_Squadron_Division: 00N/A
Date: 03 Aug 2004
Time: 10:22

Comments

Friend of Vietnamese Refugee Flown to USS Hancock, April 29, 1975 from Saigon. Thanks for the courage.

Name: William M. Potts
Email_Address: pottsy@cityofbryan.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: V-6 Div.
Date: 03 Aug 2004
Time: 09:43

Comments

Would like to hear from former V-6ers of the above time period(if there are any left)

Name: Ron Stewart ADJ2
Email_Address: ronstew@chouteautel.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: West Pac 65-66 & 68-69
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211
Date: 03 Aug 2004
Time: 06:27

Comments

Would like to hear from 211 shipmates worked as a plane captian, AD shop, flight deck trouble shooter, and the beach det, went in country several times to repair battle damaged aircraft, great site, keep up the good works.

Name: ERV SCHWEINER
Email_Address: GEAR777@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 DIVISION
Date: 02 Aug 2004
Time: 06:53

Comments

ALWAYS REMEMBERING

Name: FORREST R. PONTENBERG AEC
Email_Address: usn2forrest@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962 ONE TOUR
Division_Squadron_Division: CAG.21 VA215
Date: 31 Jul 2004
Time: 14:10

Comments

MADE ONE TOUR WITH THE BARN OWLS

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MADE ONE TOUR WITH THE BARN OWLS

Name: Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman and Past President
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock Exec
Date: 29 Jul 2004
Time: 10:29

Comments

I have answered Liz Hall's post and have a newsletter and information material ready to be mailed to her Dad.

Name: clayton whitlock
Email_Address: cb at yahoo .com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968 69
Division_Squadron_Division: crash crew
Date: 29 Jul 2004
Time: 09:15

Comments

2 aviation crash crew gulf of tonkin yankee station

Name: Liz Hall, dau. of George C. Hall
Email_Address: hallroots@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-6?
Date: 29 Jul 2004
Time: 03:05

Comments

oops, make that F6F Hellcats. An "airedale" pup should really know better ... :) LOL

Name: Liz Hall, daughter of George C. Hall
Email_Address: hallroots@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-6? flew F4F Hellcats
Date: 29 Jul 2004
Time: 02:49

Comments

Great site; thanks for all your hard work. Just e-mailed for membership info for Dad. He has fond memories & would love to hear from old shipmates, especially flyboys. Mentioned 2 by name: Darryl Grant, Arthur Flynn, so I thought I'd post here. Anyone know what squadron had Felix the Cat w/a bomb logo? That was his but I don't know the number. Thanks! Liz Hall E-mail me & I'll pass it along. Best regards.

Name: Jim Douglas
Email_Address: jamesgdouglas@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: OP Div., Air Intelligence
Date: 28 Jul 2004
Time: 19:47

Comments

A shipmate, Ralph McDougal of Air Intelligence, 1965-1966, posted me several months ago telling me that he'd been diagnosed with renal cancer. I've responded to Mac several times but have heard nothing in return. If anyone knows of his condition, please advise. He was a gentle soul and a man with a great capacity for kindness. Jim Douglas, PT2 Air Intelligence OP Division

Name: Rickey Byars
Email_Address: carolbyars76@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: arresting crew div.
Date: 28 Jul 2004
Time: 05:50

Comments

Hi got the hat I ordered and the reading material and also my membership card and will be looking forward to the next reunion. It had a lot of good info in it. Thanks, Rick Byars

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 27 Jul 2004
Time: 22:33

Comments

For Brian Spencer, who posted on 7/25 and said his uncle Edgar Stebbins was Commanding Officer of Hancock. Brian, the Hancock history book does not list a Stebbins as CO among the 25 it lists. Sure you've got the right ship? There were a bunch of Essex class carriers. Also there was USS John Hancock DD-981; it was decommissioned in October 2000.

Name: Jim Polen
Email_Address: jpolen@coxohio.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 70-72
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-212
Date: 26 Jul 2004
Time: 16:41

Comments

Does anyone remember the oiler we UNREP'd with that had an orange & blue revolving Union 76 ball attached to their superstructer?

Name: George Secord
Email_Address: hgsecord@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: R-DIV
Date: 26 Jul 2004
Time: 14:57

Comments

ITS A GREAT SITE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

Name: stacie landwehr
Email_Address: bslandwehr@wireweb.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: w division
Date: 26 Jul 2004
Time: 14:01

Comments

i am looking for anyone that knew my father gary clinton smith from parkersburg wv. he was a gmt. he passed away in 1985 and he had 3 daughters. we are looking for anyone that knew my father and able tell some stories about him

Name: Vernon "Ray" Landers
Email_Address: migm03@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: S-1 Division Storekeeper
Date: 26 Jul 2004
Time: 13:47

Comments

Would like to hear from any Storekeepers that were on the ship at this time. There are several of us who get together ever year. You may like to join us.

Name: Bryan Spencer
Email_Address: bspencer@hot.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00000
Division_Squadron_Division: 00000
Date: 25 Jul 2004
Time: 22:24

Comments

My uncle was the captain of this ship and his name was Captain Edgar Stebbins

Name: Robert ten Bosch
Email_Address: bob@tenbosch.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966 - 1967
Division_Squadron_Division: B/Evaps
Date: 25 Jul 2004
Time: 09:43

Comments

Looking for some Hancock memorabilia. Where can I get some patches, shoulder patch of the ship's name, etc.

Name: Robert ten Bosch
Email_Address: bob@tenbosch.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966 - 1967
Division_Squadron_Division: B/Evaps
Date: 25 Jul 2004
Time: 09:43

Comments

Looking for some Hancock memorabilia. Where can I get some patches, shoulder patch of the ship's name, etc.

Name: Rick Walker
Email_Address: mysterick@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: B Div, Evaps
Date: 24 Jul 2004
Time: 16:12

Comments

I just realized (remembered) that I was in B Division, Evaporator Gang. Will be joining today. I have slides and some photos from the time I was aboard

Name: Louis Rivera
Email_Address: rivera73@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: Weapons Dept/W Division
Date: 24 Jul 2004
Time: 15:13

Comments

I would like to know when and where the next reunion will be held. Thank you

Name: Rick Walker
Email_Address: mysterick@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: M division
Date: 24 Jul 2004
Time: 10:26

Comments

Just checking back

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Among the members of the USS Hancock Association, we have this living legend, John W. Finn. He is the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, and the only living Medal of Honor recipient for actions on December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor Day. Today, July 23, is John's birthday. He is 95 years young today. He was an Aviation Chief Ordnanceman on December 7, 1941, in a patrol squadron at NAS Kaneohe Bay on Oahu. Later in World War II, he was V-3 Division Officer aboard Hancock. Happy Birthday, John, from your Hancock Association shipmates!

Name: Rickey Byars
Email_Address: carolbyars76@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: v2-division
Date: 23 Jul 2004
Time: 04:55

Comments

This is to Edward Boraski Jr. Have tried to email you but no answer. Would like to get in touch with you. Rick Byars

Name: Jim Kment
Email_Address: jimkment@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: B # 4
Date: 21 Jul 2004
Time: 17:14

Comments

Just there to support TW, while he was commanding.

Name: DONALD H.MORGAN
Email_Address: oldnavy1937@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: DIV.OP
Date: 21 Jul 2004
Time: 11:26

Comments

HAVE LOCATED TOMMY QUISENBERRY,ARNOLD BEACHUM AND HOWARD HANNA.

OTHER SHIPMATES OF THAT ERA,PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM YOU.

Name: Wayne Erven
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Ops Office
Date: 21 Jul 2004
Time: 10:20

Comments

Anyone who receives an E-mail from www.cafepress.com saying they are the USS HANCOCK CV 19 Shiop's Store, and touting their merchandise, be advised they are NOT the USS HANCOCK Association Ship's Store. This is just a commercial company trying to make money from our logo. Wayne Erven, President Elect

Name: John Casey
Email_Address: zzjeep@aaahawk.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: X Division
Date: 19 Jul 2004
Time: 17:53

Comments

Served as Navy Journalist; had a radio show on KHAN and helped with the TV closed circuit productions. Hi Rance Wasson! John

Name: Abigail Montague
Email_Address: bigabie@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1943-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: 1st SB2C
Date: 18 Jul 2004
Time: 14:10

Comments

Hi, my dad, Peter T. Montague, was on the Hancock in WWII as a Aviation Ordnanceman First Class. He died in 1989 and didn't tell us too much about the war. I miss him and wish I knew more about his service to the country. Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n. Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 18 Jul 2004
Time: 11:38

Comments

Nice words from Frank Ereneta, one of John Finn's friends in San Diego. quote: It is Sunday morning, 10:45 AM (PDT). I just hung up the phone with Former Aviation Chief Ordnanceman, Lieutenant John W. Finn, USN (Ret.) who just completed an enjoyable breakfast. I speak to Finn almost daily and visit him several times per week. Finn enthusiastically looks forward to his ninety-fifth (95th) birthday next Saturday, 24 July 2004. unquote

Name: kevin sylvia
Email_Address: sylvia@ghvalley.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1/75 10/75
Division_Squadron_Division: v-2 division catapults
Date: 17 Jul 2004
Time: 14:25

Comments

I was under the impression that i received the vietnam campaign ribbion onboard ship before we got back to the states.however when i called the va and asked them send me all of my ribboms and medals that ribbon was not there nor was there any mention of it.would you please let me know if i actually did receive it?thank you,sincerely,kevin sylvia po 3rd class boatswain mate.

Name: gerrold (jerry) niles
Email_Address: gln740@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: hangar deck v-3
Date: 16 Jul 2004
Time: 14:48

Comments

great years -great people-tremendous experience.------------

Name: Rickey Byars
Email_Address: carolbyars76@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: arresting gear crew--cv-v19
Date: 16 Jul 2004
Time: 02:45

Comments

I've had to come back and correct some mistakes. Zigmund A. Grochmal was not in arresting gear. He's known as Bud Grochmal. I'm still trying to find Richard Zanter. He was in the same division as my husband. I did find Kirmit Peak and Max Pate. Now I just have two to go. If you know the where abouts of these two people email me. Thanks so much for having this website. It was a big help.

Name: Rich Delewski
Email_Address: richdele@wans.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-56
Division_Squadron_Division: Unknown
Date: 15 Jul 2004
Time: 15:00

Comments

Am a friend of the wife of deceased Capt Charles Odend'hal and am interested in knowing about Capt. Odend'Hal's service aboard Hannah

Name: Don Lafferty
Email_Address: dlafferty@peoplesinsure.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 56-58
Division_Squadron_Division: S-2 Division
Date: 15 Jul 2004
Time: 13:23

Comments

Still miss some of these times

Name: henry j may
Email_Address: hjmay2@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: division 3
Date: 14 Jul 2004
Time: 01:07

Comments

left ship in 1974 due to illness,looking for shipnmate john mactoish ,he was my best man at my wedding

Name: Pugmire, John M.
Email_Address: jackhicksfarm@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: OA, G, V-4
Date: 13 Jul 2004
Time: 21:14

Comments

Boarded ship first time in March 1960. Assigned to OA Division. Transferred to G Division August 1960. Transferred to V-4 Division upon completion of mess cooking assignment in March 1961. Departed ship late July, 1963 in Subic Bay for transfer to Clarke AFB for transportation to Treasure Island for separation.

Name: Jack L Jernigan
Email_Address: ajjjaj65@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Crash Crew
Date: 13 Jul 2004
Time: 19:49

Comments

Left boot camp went to the Hancock.Spent my navy career abored on the flight deck.Made 3 cruises to the fare east Never had any other duty but sea duty on the Hancock Enjoyed it a lot

Name: James W. Ramey
Email_Address: jaram1945@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 12/62-4-64
Division_Squadron_Division: v-3 Hanger Bay #1
Date: 13 Jul 2004
Time: 18:00

Comments

Max Pate: You sound close (bellsouth0)ever herd of Scottsboro Al. Get back with me might do some fishing.Remember the night the A-4 landed on the fantail,long night hu. everthing about the Hana wasn't pretty,but us kids had a job to do.that fantail watch that lost his legs,he lived.Iran into him at the Phlia. Naval Hospital later .give me a mail Jim

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 66-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 13 Jul 2004
Time: 17:09

Comments

Rick & Carol, Glad to have you aboard. Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman will be glad to receive your application. Keep looking for lost Hancock personnel, 2006 in Charleston will be a marvelous gathering.

Max

Name: Rickey Byars
Email_Address: carolbyars76@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: v2 -arresting gear crew
Date: 13 Jul 2004
Time: 05:43

Comments

note to Max Pate. My membership application will be in the mail today. Looking forward to being a member and being at the next reunion. Rick Byars

Name: Hazel Jones
Email_Address: bronly1630@yahoo.co.uk
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Hong Kong1954-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: British Army daughter
Date: 12 Jul 2004
Time: 15:45

Comments

Met and made freinds with a young man by the name of Ben or Benjamin Mather, after all of these years I still recall the impact this young rating had on my life. How I would love to meet him again. God bless all of you. Hazel Jones, South Wales, United Kingdom

Name: Rickey Byars
Email_Address: carolbyars76@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: arresting gear crew
Date: 12 Jul 2004
Time: 04:13

Comments

Hi, this is Rick Byars, I am looking to get in touch with Zigmund A. Grochmal or know as Bud, and Richard J. Zanter, also a Robert Vines all from the USS HANCOCK, I think they were all on the arresting gear crew. If you run across this please email me at carolbyars76@aol.com I would love to hear from you.

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-70
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 11 Jul 2004
Time: 17:08

Comments

Ricky Byars and Carol, you found the best web site. Need to get you to fill out an application for membership. Would like to see you in Charleston in 2006. Keep in touch and hope to see you on the 26th of July.

Max

Name: Pamela A. Keene -- daughter of Fred Keene
Email_Address: pam@pamelakeene.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-45
Division_Squadron_Division: Torpedo Squadron Seven
Date: 11 Jul 2004
Time: 08:12

Comments

I'm trying to locate men who served in Torpedo Squadron Seven with my father, Fred Keene. I'm researching his time on the Hancock and would like to talk with others in his squadron and their families. Please call me at 770-965-2441 (Atlanta, GA) or e-mail me at pam@pamelakeene.com Thanks!

Name: DONALD H.MORGAN
Email_Address: oldnavy1937@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: OP DIV.
Date: 11 Jul 2004
Time: 06:37

Comments

New E-Mail Address.

Name: Rickey Byars
Email_Address: carolbyars76@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: arresting Gear crew
Date: 11 Jul 2004
Time: 04:58

Comments

Would like to get in touch with some old buddies and this seems to be a good place to do it.

Name: Greg Carter
Email_Address: mrgregoc@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: AMM2c USNR (?)
Date: 10 Jul 2004
Time: 17:27

Comments

I was doing some research into my family's history and came across this great site. My grandfather, Sewall Carter, served on the USS Hancock from 1944-45, and I just wanted to say thank you for all the information here.

Name: Armold M. Beachum
Email_Address: pbeachum@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956 - 1958
Division_Squadron_Division: OP Division
Date: 10 Jul 2004
Time: 09:10

Comments

Glad to find the Hanna's web site. Recently found a Hancock ball cap at the museum at NAS Pensecola. Will join the association.

Name: Lawrence R. Gordon, AOC USNR (RET)
Email_Address: tigordon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1940-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: V3 Division
Date: 09 Jul 2004
Time: 13:19

Comments

No comments.

Name: Louis Moretton
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OC DIV CATCC
Date: 07 Jul 2004
Time: 13:22

Comments

Thanks to Mike Postolan, Skip Nissen, Ed and Mary Boraski for some great pictures. Although the reunion was not that long ago, the pictures reunited me with a lot of new people. Thanks, it was great and I am looking forward to more.

Name: Michael Postolan jr
Email_Address: mikepjr@usshancock.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: none.
Division_Squadron_Division: none.
Date: 05 Jul 2004
Time: 14:49

Comments

I have posted more reunion pictures at:http://www.usshancock.net/2004_reunion.htm

Name: Wilbur L. Strunk
Email_Address: wstrunk@nemr.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: S-7 Supply Dept.
Date: 05 Jul 2004
Time: 14:26

Comments

My new email address

Name: Dickie Broussard
Email_Address: dickiebroussard@aol.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 Division / Laundry
Date: 04 Jul 2004
Time: 07:54

Comments

Looking to hear from anyone who worked in the main laundry during 1957-58. My job was running the small laundry.

Name: James W. Ramey
Email_Address: jaram1945@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 ABHAN
Date: 03 Jul 2004
Time: 20:54

Comments

New E-mail Address I'm retired US Navy live on Lake Guntersville Al.on the Tenn. River drive a haze grey bass boat.the State Park has a nice lodge for a reunion.BYO Boat

Name: michael brown
Email_Address: mikebrown@oregonfast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968/1969
Division_Squadron_Division: v1 division
Date: 03 Jul 2004
Time: 07:09

Comments

interesting site

Name: Jim Susnik
Email_Address: jbbl@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: May-Sept 1945
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 02 Jul 2004
Time: 19:39

Comments

I am writing this for my dad who passed away in Nov 2000. His name was Albin A. Susnik and he was a S1cAO aboard the Hancock during the last months of WWII. I believe he may have been involved with the Avenger squadron(s) as a turret gunner. I am trying to gather information on those years of my dad's life in order to pass down his history to his grandchildren. If anyone recalls my dad, please contact me. Thank you, and God Bless you all.

Name: dale knepshield
Email_Address: dalefromakron@2msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: A -Div O2N2
Date: 01 Jul 2004
Time: 18:45

Comments

IT WAS A GREAT TIME ABOARD hANNA.

Name: LOUIS MORETTON
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OC. CATCC
Date: 01 Jul 2004
Time: 15:38

Comments

HOW CAN WE GET RID OF MULTIPLE COMMENTS AND MUGU JOE, WHO IS OBVIOUSLY NO A MEMBER OF THE HANNAH CREW?

Name: Tom Grendon
Email_Address: tgrendon@tdn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: E-Div. [IC Gang]
Date: 01 Jul 2004
Time: 10:30

Comments

We moved, our new address is; 1408 20th Ave. Longview, Wash. 98632

Name: Donald R. Plotner
Email_Address: dplot@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Deck Division
Date: 01 Jul 2004
Time: 10:01

Comments

Trying to find Richard Dickson he was on the flight deck.

Name: JAMES GRIZZELL
Email_Address: BGriz77424@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960 TO 63
Division_Squadron_Division: B DIV # 2 FIREROOM
Date: 30 Jun 2004
Time: 14:34

Comments

I WAS ON THE OLD LOG SO ILL SIGN ON THE NEW ONE.I HAVE ONLY SEEN A FEW OUT THE OLD GANG IN HERE.I DO REMEMBER A FEW THAT WERE ALL GOOD BUDS THEY WERE KENDALL BT3 - PLAZA FN-PACHECO FN - MA BEAR FN - GOMEZ FN - JOHNSON FN- MERIDITH BT2 - WHITE BT1 - WILLIAMSION BT1 - SMITTY BT2 WERTH BT1- BAILEY BT3 - ANDERSON BT3 - GADS THERE WERE LOTS MORE BUT CANT THINK OF THEM. I RETIRED AT 59 IM 61 NOW LIVING IT UP. I HOPE TO HERE FROM SO OF YOU KEEP IN TOUCH. EVEN IF YOU WERE IN THE OTHER FIRE ROOM AND REMEMBER ME SEND ME AN E MAIL.

Comments

MORE ON ORISKANY. I just received the Summer 2004 issue of "Fly By," the newsletter publication of the National Museum of Naval Aviation and the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation. It has a big two page (14" x 17" pages) spread about Oriskany. Also it says, "View more images of Oriskany in the new on-line exhibit featured on the Museum's website at http://naval.aviation.museum. The exhibit can be accessed using the quick menu on the front page of the site." I didn't check it out. All the best, Wimbo

Name: jimmy n. mccary
Email_Address: jimmccary83642@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: B division
Date: 28 Jun 2004
Time: 20:49

Comments

looking for anyone that served in #3 fireroom or inthe oilshack

Name: Jim Susnik
Email_Address: jbbl@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: May-Sept 1945
Division_Squadron_Division: Unknown
Date: 28 Jun 2004
Time: 19:31

Comments

My dad, Albin A. Susnik served on the Hancock from May - Sept 1945. He was a S1cAOM, and I believe he may have been a turret gunner on TBM's. My dad passed away in 2000, and I am trying to find anyone who knew my dad from his Navy days on the Hannah. After he left the Hannah, he served in VPB-21 and then VP-ML-8 before being released from duty in Nov 1948.

Thanks in advance and God bless you all.

Jim Susnik & family

Name: William C. Patrick Ak-2
Email_Address: bp7272907@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-67
Division_Squadron_Division: V6-GSE shop
Date: 28 Jun 2004
Time: 06:51

Comments

New address: 5688 Trevino Dr. Milton, Fla. 32570-8214 cell 404-643-8611 hm. 850-626-6867

Name: Jerry D. Sparling MM1
Email_Address: hez1905@msn.com.
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: FR. Engine Room
Date: 27 Jun 2004
Time: 18:36

Comments

Looking for old ship mates

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n. Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 26 Jun 2004
Time: 06:50

Comments

One of my Demon buddies in Pensacola informed me that today's (6/26) Pensacola News Journal contains an update on ex-USS Oriskany. Their web site is easy to find --- just search pensacolanewsjournal. Highlights of the article are: Hoped for arrival in Pensacola -- early August. A demolition team will go to work at Pensacola to prepare the ship for scuttling. Oriskany vets may be permitted a limited onboard tour while the ship is in Pensacola. They're hoping to do the scuttling in early September. The scuttling or reefing location will be 25 miles Southeast of Pensacola Pass. The sinking will be slow and unspectacular. The flight deck will be 130 deep.

Name: Randy Moore
Email_Address: moore_randy@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 69-74
Division_Squadron_Division: damage controll/??
Date: 25 Jun 2004
Time: 22:34

Comments

My father was on the Hancock cva-19 his name is GARY MOORE he also worked at NAS ALAMEDA (building 319? the brick one on your left as you entered the gates)after his tour. IF ANYONE KNOWS HIM I'D LIKE TO PASS THIS ONTO MY DAD....SURPRISE HIM!!! thanks to all for your service for our great counrty.

Name: William B. Kline
Email_Address: bkline@w-link.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968 - 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: G Div.
Date: 25 Jun 2004
Time: 21:41

Comments

With 27 years of broken/active/inactive service, my most enjoyable tours of duty were aboard the Hancock 68 -70, and VP62, PBY Squad, 46 - 47 in Alaska

Name: Robert G. Rothwell
Email_Address: bobbiepin48@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: E Electricans
Date: 25 Jun 2004
Time: 06:16

Comments

I just found this site and I will be joining the association soon. Hope to hear from some of you out there.

Comments

I just found this site and I will be joining the association soon. Hope to hear from some of you out there.

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: roddindon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: x div print shop
Date: 25 Jun 2004
Time: 05:23

Comments

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

Name: Paul W. Matz
Email_Address: yncmatz@frontiernet.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: Fighter Squadron 211
Date: 24 Jun 2004
Time: 20:54

Comments

made combat cruises in 1972 & 1973 and the Frequent Wind, Eagle Pull Ops during the fall of Siagon =

Name: Louis Rivera, GMTC USN Ret.
Email_Address: rivera73@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: Weapon Dept/W Div
Date: 24 Jun 2004
Time: 15:34

Comments

When and where is the next reunion?

Name: leo r. talbot
Email_Address: salt-tee@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: 2nd 5"gunnery
Date: 23 Jun 2004
Time: 22:08

Comments

thanks to all the shipmates for keeping a great ship going strong .

Name: Ronald Gulbranson MM2
Email_Address: swaby91@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Feb 57 June 60
Division_Squadron_Division: M Div. After Eng room
Date: 23 Jun 2004
Time: 19:22

Comments

Hanna was a sea going girl

Name: Paul Godsil
Email_Address: number9son@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: "B" Div. #1 Fireroom
Date: 23 Jun 2004
Time: 18:30

Comments

Hello to all ! I am still looking for anybody who was in #1 Fireroom 73-75. I have been fortunate to contact some good friends and old shipmates. This is the first time in along time getting back on this site and it sure brings back some strong memories. Remember the smells of the ship, JP5 , stack gas, steam, and smelly sailors, except the smell of "french whores" at Liberty,the donuts frying in the morning was the best. How many of you wish we could time travel and make just one more Wespac? It all seems so long ago. I sure enjoyed my youth, it was a wonderful time in my life as it should be for all, no responsibilities, living for the moment, not a care in the world. Well I just wanted to update my e-mail addy and best wishes for all, and a big thanks to Don for all the work he does , it was good talking to you a couple of years ago. Also I am looking for a "100 missions over shit river patch" if any body knows were I can get one. God bless you all, and the same thing I tell all Vets that I run into "thanks"

Name: Dick Corbin
Email_Address: rlcorb@myfamily.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-61
Division_Squadron_Division: V-6 Div. Para. Loft
Date: 23 Jun 2004
Time: 11:05

Comments

Members: Just a suggestion. If you are trying to locate a specific shipmate when you make an entry to this website, try including information as to where the shipmate was originally from. This might help other members who know where they are now, or what became of them. I have had some luck locating former shipmates with a search engine if I know where they came from. Regards.

Name: robert jeffress
Email_Address: rfjeffress@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: -1958-
Division_Squadron_Division: e-div
Date: 22 Jun 2004
Time: 19:47

Comments

i wear my Hancock ball cap and seem to meet alot of shipmates here in california , really enjoy the website/thank's

Name: Randy Manus
Email_Address: ranmanlt@cablespeed.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1977
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 gear
Date: 22 Jun 2004
Time: 18:57

Comments

Just reminiscing, nice site

Name: kerry Adam
Email_Address: kerryadam4@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: v-4 division
Date: 22 Jun 2004
Time: 15:14

Comments

this is the best site iv seen looking for LARRY MINOR served aboard same time

Name: david cardona
Email_Address: edlgarzainc@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: OI Division
Date: 22 Jun 2004
Time: 14:32

Comments

I am proud to have served on the Hancock for most of my enlistment. I have nothing but fond memories of my years and made alot of good friends. My best friend was Kevin Belisle. If anyone knows him, please email me and let me know.

Name: Philip Ford
Email_Address: pwf@pon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: radio shack
Date: 22 Jun 2004
Time: 13:10

Comments

so far, so good

Comments

Response to Ken Hosley. Welcome aboard. I have received your application. Unfortunately I didn't receive it in time to include you in the mailing list emailed to the printer. You missed it by a day or two. I will send you a June Hannah News when I mail your roster to you. In the meantime I have emailed you a copy of the March Hannah News. We are glad to have you as a member. Hope you enjoy it.

Name: Rudy Meares
Email_Address: rudyusn@aol.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 59/62
Division_Squadron_Division: Dental
Date: 22 Jun 2004
Time: 10:56

Comments

I belong to a number of other ships organizations, but none compare to this one. "You done good." Thanks

Name: Brad Vinson
Email_Address: bradv913@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: CVW-21 Staff
Date: 22 Jun 2004
Time: 10:44

Comments

I came aboard in May 1966. I landed onboard in the Gulf of Tonkin on a "Willy Fudd."

Name: Don Porter
Email_Address: hershine41@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: W Div HAB dIV
Date: 21 Jun 2004
Time: 22:31

Comments

Hey!

Name: LARRY MCCOLL
Email_Address: billiejo@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-125 CAG-12
Date: 21 Jun 2004
Time: 17:19

Comments

Far East Cruise Looking for any ribbons or awards we are entitled to. Let me know. Thanks.

Name: miguel gutierrez mm third class
Email_Address: texaspapa42@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1-2-1960 to 15-09-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: m division
Date: 21 Jun 2004
Time: 17:03

Comments

i never knew that there was a group of swabbies that met to remember the days aboard the hannah.other than boot,it was always my home

Name: KEN HOSLEY
Email_Address: HOSLEY@COX.NET
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: E DIV.
Date: 21 Jun 2004
Time: 14:59

Comments

HAVE YOU RECIEVED MY MEMBERSHIP REQUEST?

Comments

RESPONSE TO THOMAS E. HAWLEY'S RECENT POST. Thomas, you are a member. Welcome aboard. We are glad to have you. I have recorded your data and sent your check to the Treasurer to be deposited. He will send you a membership card as soon as he reasonably can. You will be receiving a June Hannah News in a few days. I didn't receive your application in time to list you as a new member in the June Hannah News, but I did receive it in time to include you in the mailing list sent to the printer. You will be listed as a new member in the September issue. As a new member, you rate a roster of the membership. You will be receiving it in due course. I will send it to you as soon as I reasonably can. The Association has no clerical staff to respond immediately to new business, or any business for that matter. The Web Site Manager, the Treasurer, the Membership Chairman, and the Newsletter Editor are merely good hearted souls, somewhat gullible, willing to spend a lot of personal time on Association business. We try not to be too hard on them.

Name: THOMAS E. HAWLEY
Email_Address: TEHAWLEY@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: E DIVISION
Date: 21 Jun 2004
Time: 07:33

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I HAVE SENT MY CHECK FOR MEMBERSHIP BUT HAVEN'T HEARD ANY RESPONSE. HOW CAN I FIND FELLOW SHIPMATES THAT BELONG?

Name: HARRY "BILL" JONES
Email_Address: HJONES1001@AOL.COM
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: MARDET
Date: 21 Jun 2004
Time: 00:04

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MARDET

Name: LCDR James Tylee, USN (Ret)
Email_Address: jjtylee@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OI DIV Officer
Date: 20 Jun 2004
Time: 14:21

Comments

Many memories were revived by your website.

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LOSS OF A PLANKOWNER. We just got word that Dixon M. Cate died June 17. Dixon was an Aviation Chief Ordnanceman in G Division in 1944 aboard Hancock. He died at age 86.

Name: Dan Green
Email_Address: gulfporthawk@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1900-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: brqvo
Date: 19 Jun 2004
Time: 19:53

Comments

My dad was Navy in WWII on Okinawa. He's been dead about 15 years. I'm just trying to find out a little about that time. US54 931 115. 11 Bravo.

Name: Donald H. Morgan
Email_Address: neil1942@netzero.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: Operation PhotoLab
Date: 19 Jun 2004
Time: 15:07

Comments

I served aboard the Hanna from 1956-1958. Would like to hear from any of my fellow photographers out there. Donald H. Morgan

Name: Lloyd Vela AG2
Email_Address: lavag2rit@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Jan. 1954-Oct. 1954
Division_Squadron_Division: Aerography
Date: 19 Jun 2004
Time: 11:07

Comments

Good memories.

Name: DOMINICK LaMantia
Email_Address: ESPRESSODAN@COMCAST,NETANY BODY
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944 1947
Division_Squadron_Division: 3 DIVISON
Date: 18 Jun 2004
Time: 15:36

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PROUD TO BE AMEMBER OF THIS GREAT SHIP, and SHIP MATE FOREVER.MY NICKNAME BROOKLYN KID,ANYBODY WHO STILL AROUND ,NOT MUCH OF US LELT,PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ME.

Name: Thomas Bolender
Email_Address: Thomas_Bolender@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 71-75
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211
Date: 17 Jun 2004
Time: 17:38

Comments

Fun Site, Brings back the smell of JP4 on an alpha strike and the taste of the same in water.

Name: philip aaron RM1
Email_Address: philipit@iwon.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-59
Division_Squadron_Division: RADIO SHACK
Date: 17 Jun 2004
Time: 10:54

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looking for jim reese or zeke jones

Name: James Ramey
Email_Address: jaram45@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 62-64
Division_Squadron_Division: v-3Div. Hanger Deck ABH
Date: 17 Jun 2004
Time: 07:25

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Attn:Dennis Stone,denstones@aol.com I remember the day before you came aboard.The chaplian anounced the Cmdr. n Chife had been assainated in Dallas, Tex. Us 17 an 18 yr olds were asking,Who is that? an old salt (Shelly) hollerd out"thats the President,you dumb M*&^%# - F>"+ers an Dennis along about that time we were expedited to the South China Sea w/ the Oriskany an made up Task Force 21 when GQ sounded that morning the B/M of the watch added " this is not a drill' the flag flew aboard an scuttle butt has it the Adrm.said 'this peace of s#@^ won't fly 12 hrs.without it and the crew falling apart " 96 hrs. later that Adrm. told the Skipper to hold back an let Oriskany take it "you'er going to kill these men." Capt."they're just getting warmed up."Was she the fighting Hanna? you got that right. I'm Jim Ramey an I apporve this message .Vote Kerry,a new JFK navy war hero ,chatolic Irish senator from Mass.I liked the first one ,I'm sure this one will do just as well.USS Hancock CVA-19 V-3 Div. Plane pusher an proud of it.now US Navy Retired live on Lake Guntersville Alabama, still steaming.the experience on the Hanna Taught me how to survive.I can only say"THANK YOU".Charaters,1-Skyhawk,2-Viglantie,3- AD -Bomer,4-Willy Fud,5-Yellow n Blue Shirts.

Name: J. D. BROOKS AKC RET.
Email_Address: m.j.v.brooks@worldnet.att.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-59 6061
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 SUPPLY SMALL STORES
Date: 17 Jun 2004
Time: 06:55

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WHO IS MIKE JR.? GREAT JOB WITH THOSE PICTURES, HOW DO I GET PICTURE ON. LIKE THAT I AM NOT IN 58 CRUISE BOOK BUT 59-60 BOOK CHECK ME OUT I WAS IN MAA FORCE 60-61 DEPLOYMENT I WAS REALLY PROUD OF THAT IT SEEM EVERY ONE HAD A GREAT TIME KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LATER JD.

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MEMO FOR ROBIN MEEK, who recently posted. The Hancock Association has nearly 1,500 members. Most of them served aboard in World War II or during the 50s, 60s, and 70s. We do have over 100 "associate" members who didn't serve aboard - they are widows, children, or relatives of former Hancock sailors. You are eligible to join as such. New members receive a roster of the membership, which gives names, addresses, and dates of Hancock service. I also will help members by researching our records of previous members or deceased members. We don't release membership information to non-members of the Association. If you are seriously interested in pursuing your Dad's naval history, this would be a good way to start. You can find information on the site about how to join. If you have any questions, please E-mail me.

Name: Robin Meek
Email_Address: heraldraven@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: ?????????
Division_Squadron_Division: ????????
Date: 16 Jun 2004
Time: 19:39

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My father Thomas Curry served aboard the USS Hancock during the mid 60's.I think he got out around 68(?) I would like to know if anyone has any info on his service aboard.I think he was an electrician since that is what he did afterward as a career...any info would be great..

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock Exec
Date: 16 Jun 2004
Time: 10:11

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Subject: John Finn. Ass'n members know that the oldest living Medal of Honor Recipient, and only living Pearl Harbor Day Medal of Honor recipient, John Finn, served aboard Hancock and is an Association member. Many also know that John fell recently at the WWII memorial dedication in Washington. John is recuperating now. His address is below if anyone wants to send him a card. He is being well taken care of by the Ordies in San Diego, and others. I obtained this address through the Ordies (Ass'n. of Aviation Ordnancemen); they are circulating it, so I think it is no longer "sensitive" information. John Finn 700 East Naples Court Unit 1100 Chula Vista CA 91911

Name: h w jones
Email_Address: hjones1001@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: Mardet
Date: 16 Jun 2004
Time: 02:17

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Marine detachment

Name: Dennis F. Hansen
Email_Address: NICEGOODMANX1OO@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969 - 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: SK-2 Forward Supply Room
Date: 15 Jun 2004
Time: 17:58

Comments

Would have loved to see this GREAT OLD LADY as the floating museum at Alameda Naval Air Station. It would have been the most fitting tribute to the men and women at sevred aboard her and to the one's that gave their lives aboard this Great fighting Lady. Full steam ahead and God's speed into the great memories of history. To all that sevred aboard her job well done.

Name: Gary F.Daley
Email_Address: garysdaley@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969=1972
Division_Squadron_Division: "B" No 1 FR-BR
Date: 14 Jun 2004
Time: 20:02

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Sorry it has taking me so long to say thank you to Wayne and all the people that worked so hard to put on the reunion,s0 here goes THANK YOU Wayne. It was good to see some of the people tha I served with. it was also great to see the turn out from "B" div.For someone that was a " first timer", I was made to feel very welcome.I have already started to save my pennies for the next one in SC in06. Again thank you Wayne.

Name: T.J.Simpson
Email_Address: Terry@Texramp.Net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: S-1 Supply
Date: 14 Jun 2004
Time: 17:51

Comments

Great crews & shipmates

Name: KEN HOSLEY
Email_Address: HOSLEY@COX.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: E DIV.
Date: 13 Jun 2004
Time: 17:33

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I WAS AN I.C. MAN I AM SIGNING UP ON THE MEMBERSHIP ASSO.

Name: Thomas L. Johnson
Email_Address: tlj324@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: Marine Detachment
Date: 13 Jun 2004
Time: 09:37

Comments

Participated in Qumoy/Matsu Island operations in 1958. Served as Corporal in Marine Detachment.

Name: Mike jr
Email_Address: mikepjr@usshancock.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: none.
Division_Squadron_Division: none.
Date: 13 Jun 2004
Time: 09:25

Comments

I have posted some pictures from the reunion at: http://www.usshancock.net/2004_reunion.htm

Name: Dickie Broussard
Email_Address: dickiebroussard@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 Division
Date: 12 Jun 2004
Time: 19:05

Comments

Looking for shipmates who served in S-3 Division during that time. Especially from Louisiana.

Name: BM2 JOHN CARLSON
Email_Address: GODOGUY2001@YAHOOO.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 000000
Division_Squadron_Division: 000000
Date: 11 Jun 2004
Time: 21:20

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IWISH TO FIND SHIPMATE WHO KNEW AD CARLSON IN 1945 ON THE HANDCOCK AND WHOMAYTELL ME HOW TO FIND AWARDS GIVEN AT THAT TIME HE WAS ON THERE

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The Hannah News for June will be on the street pretty soon. Members please check the top line of your mailing label. It gives your membership expiration date in plain language. We have over 700 members whose membership expires this July. Please be prompt in renewing. Send $20 (for two years) to our Treasurer, Don Yeggy, at PO Box 159, Riverside, IA 52327-0159. The Hannah News will have considerable information about the recent very successful reunion which was held at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel.

Name: Al Pealer
Email_Address: pealer@danvilletelco.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: OE/OPS
Date: 09 Jun 2004
Time: 09:27

Comments

Had a good time at the SFO reunion. We could only spend one night but now that we know how fun and interesting they are, we hope to be able to attend SC and spend even more time!! Great job planning and executing Wayne and all of you!!!

Name: J. D. BROOKS AKC RET.
Email_Address: m.j.v.brooks@worldnet.att.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 78-79 60-61
Division_Squadron_Division: SUPPLY S-3 SMALL STORES
Date: 08 Jun 2004
Time: 06:07

Comments

CHECKING TO SEE IF THESE GUYS IS ON LINE, YOUNG, R.R. SH3, CHICAGO CARTWRIGHT H. H. SH2 LUFKINS, TEXAS, MEALS, J. H. SN CLARKSBURG,TENN, ALL WAS IN S3 DIVISON IN 1959, LATER JD

Name: Thomas Roberts, M D
Email_Address: mbrthrmd@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: medical
Date: 07 Jun 2004
Time: 13:10

Comments

Great Site

Name: Don Osburn
Email_Address: roddindon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 11/19/54 to6/11/58
Division_Squadron_Division: x div. print shop
Date: 07 Jun 2004
Time: 09:36

Comments

My wife and attended the May reunion we both had a great time,and I thought you would have some comments about the reunion on your web site. Looking forward to 2006 in Charleston. see you there.

Name: Jim Ramsey
Email_Address: jimlramsey@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960 - 1963
Division_Squadron_Division: M-Div. forward eng. room
Date: 07 Jun 2004
Time: 08:53

Comments

I had a great time at the reunion. Looking forword to the next one.

Name: J Frank Snyder
Email_Address: aaanut@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 44-45
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Plank Owner
Date: 05 Jun 2004
Time: 16:24

Comments

I have only made 5 reunions. Wish I could do more

Name: Jerry Loverink
Email_Address: cjwhisper@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Div.
Date: 05 Jun 2004
Time: 14:25

Comments

Hope everone had a great time at the reunion

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Hi Shipmates,

So glad everyone had such a great time at the reunion. Definitely hope to make the next one in SC.

I had been meaning to tell a little story about a conversation I had with a fellow Marine aboard the Hancock in 1957, We had just returned from a West Pac deployment and the ship's CO, Captain Charles J. Odend'hal, instructed me(I was his orderly) to go below decks to the Wardroom and escort a visiting Marine officer up to the bridge. Captain Odend'hal was preparing to take the ship out to sea for the day and was interested in meeting this Marine, time permitting.

Finding the officer amid the numerous other official visitors was not too difficult (we seemed to notice each other immediately). Arriving with him topside, however, it became clear that Captain Odend'hal was preoccupied coordinating with the pilot while navigating the ship through the Golden Gate. Consequently, the Marine officer and I were required to wait just outside the bridge before there were formal introductions. We engaged in personal conversation for about an hour. I was so impressed by this Marine officer's humility, soft spoken nature of his voice, keen interest in the functions of the Hancock's Marine Detachment, and in my own recently acquired responsibilities as an 18-year old father. He never displayed any of the qualities or characteristics that might remind one of a superior/subordinate relationship. He made this young orderly very comfortable. I thought to myself later, beside being a superb military officer, what a gracious and unassuming man.

Oh, yes! His name was Major John Glenn, and he had just set a new transcontinental speed record as project officer of the F8U Crusader. We know the rest of the story.

Name: john d mc gillivary
Email_Address: elite-limo@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: det 19
Date: 04 Jun 2004
Time: 09:22

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Parkersburg, WV Looking for any old friends.

Name: Donald Ray Sadler
Email_Address: ssranch1@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: B-Division, Oil Shack
Date: 04 Jun 2004
Time: 09:03

Comments

I worked in #2 fireroolm and then the Oil Shack untill discharged in 1972. Have been living in Missouri since 1975.

Name: Kerry J Kearl
Email_Address: kkearl@cretecarrier.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Division
Date: 03 Jun 2004
Time: 17:58

Comments

Fly 1 Petty Officer ABH-2

Name: Dave Borcher
Email_Address: dave.borcher@jt3.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: OE Division
Date: 03 Jun 2004
Time: 16:28

Comments

I was a lot of places and did a lot of things while I was in the Navy but I think the time aboard Hannah was about the best. A few "snapshots" come to mind...Watching blue water coming over the forward flight deck during a typhoon off Okinawa - F-8 cat shots at night - flying fish in the bow wave at sunrise - and those dam' UNREP work parties. Hope to hear from some of the guys I served with.

Name: Ralph Lind
Email_Address: ralphlind@access4less.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: S-1 division
Date: 03 Jun 2004
Time: 13:38

Comments

I was a Machine Account 2nd Class. My duty was to insure IBM Data processing machines keep running.

Also would like to communicate with anyone with proof we were exposed to agent orange aboard ship.

Name: Greg Loucks
Email_Address: GREG.LOUCKS@TOWILL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: OI DIVISION
Date: 02 Jun 2004
Time: 17:29

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NO COMMENT

Name: Doug Dixon
Email_Address: DougDixon@ntelos.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: Engineering Log Room
Date: 02 Jun 2004
Time: 12:17

Comments

To everyone involved in the planning of the reunion I want to say thanks and well done. It was great to see old friends and have the opportunity to visit with other members. I'm looking forward to the next reunion in SC and time to visit with everyone again. If you haven't attended a reunion I urge you to take the time to join the association and make plans to attend. Again, thanks for the fantastic job you did.

Name: Louis Moretton
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OC CATCC
Date: 02 Jun 2004
Time: 09:28

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This is for Thomas Hawley:we will be having our next reunion in SC. no set date yet, so you will have to keep checking the web site for information. hope to see there.

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Memo for Bryan Enslein, who is looking for anyone who served with his grandfather James Stuhlman aboard Hancock during WWII. Bryan, you can take two approaches. 1. You can wait and see if any information comes your way. It may or it may not. 2. If you are seriously interested, and want to really pursue your interest, there is a way for you to do so. As a relative of a Hancock sailor, we would welcome you as an Associate Member of the Hancock Association. If you joined, you would receive a roster of members. At present, we have 424 current members who were aboard in World War II. We are losing those WWII members, of course, but would you believe that we have added 37 new WWII members in the past two years? 17 in 2002, 9 in 2003, and 11 so far in 2004! The roster you would receive has phone numbers and e-mail addresses if applicable. For $20 you can be an Associate Member for two years, and receive the quarterly newsletters which list new members. Join us and pursue you link with your Grandfather. You can be sure he would be proud of you, and we will too. Cordially, Tom Wimberly, Membership Chairman and Association Past President

Name: Bryan Enslein
Email_Address: Bryan.Enslein@villanova.edu
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945?
Division_Squadron_Division: Rear gunner??
Date: 31 May 2004
Time: 19:20

Comments

I just recently learned that my grandfather James Stuhlman served on the USS Hancock during WWII. Having since passed, I was looking for anyone who may have served with my grandfather. If anyone with any information it would be greatly appreciated

Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@msn dot com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 AG
Date: 31 May 2004
Time: 17:23

Comments

Thank you, Wayne, for an outstanding reunion, and for giving me the opportunity to be part of the color guard at the banquet. That really topped off my time at the reunion. Please pass on my thank you to Molly Dey for her part in making the associations 2004 reunion a success. To all the members who were not able to attend the reunion: YOU MISSED A GREAT REUNION. To all members, and "to be" members, start saving your change so you can attend the 2006 reunion at Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n Past President
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Executive Officer
Date: 31 May 2004
Time: 16:28

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MEMO OF APPRECIATION TO REUNION COORDINATOR. I just got home from the San Francisco reunion. As the immediate past president, I would like to thank Wayne Erven for a simply magnificent event. It didn't just "happen." Wayne has been at work on this since BEFORE the New Orleans reunion. Does that give you one clue as to why it was a success? A year ago, Wayne said, "We're going to have 300 people attend." I don't think anyone had Wayne's level of confidence; there were just too many unknowns. But Wayne worked every angle and every possibility. Details were brought up, hashed out, and resolved. Many contingencies were considered. As a result of good planning, everything went well, and Wayne's attendance goals were greatly exceeded. Wayne received numerous and extensive accolades at the reunion, and since, and they are all deserved. Well done, Sir.

Name: Gary J. Songy
Email_Address: gjso@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-55
Date: 31 May 2004
Time: 13:24

Comments

Looking for old squadron mate David Burrows.

Name: Jack Mays
Email_Address: GJMAYS1@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-164
Date: 31 May 2004
Time: 08:16

Comments

Pleased to see site. Look forward to hearing from other shipmates.

Name: J. D. BROOKS AKC RET.
Email_Address: m.j.v.brooks@worldnet.att.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-59 60-61
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 SMALL STORES
Date: 31 May 2004
Time: 07:43

Comments

58-59 DEPLOYMENT I WAS IN SMALL STORES, 60-61 DEPLOYMENT TAD MAA FORCE. IS JONES B.R. GM2, CARLSON M. R. AM2, MEAD, E. S. BM1

Name: Aaron Kitchel
Email_Address: abcakitchel@collinscom.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 Division
Date: 31 May 2004
Time: 07:08

Comments

Remember the times while on board, both the bad and the good, mostly the good. I still have a love for the sea and aircraft. Good website, not a member yet.

Name: dennis stones
Email_Address: denstones@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: ground support
Date: 31 May 2004
Time: 06:27

Comments

came aboard the day after president john f kennedy was killed

Name: Lee Dillon
Email_Address: Ldillon46@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: VAQ-130
Date: 30 May 2004
Time: 15:32

Comments

Great to see something about this great ship and the memories it brings back!

Name: Rick Millerman
Email_Address: dawnygirl33@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: 5th div weapons
Date: 29 May 2004
Time: 08:47

Comments

men i served with please contact me

Name: William J. (Bill) Tatro, ETR3
Email_Address: tatrob1@ah.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: OperationsElectronics
Date: 28 May 2004
Time: 15:29

Comments

Currently plan to join Assoc. and hope to find any shipmates from 65-68 especially from Electronics.

Name: Mike Schwartz
Email_Address: deemike@pe.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: OP Division
Date: 28 May 2004
Time: 13:55

Comments

I plan to join soon. Looks very worthwhile

Name: THOMAS E HAWLEY
Email_Address: TEHAWLEY@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 69-71
Division_Squadron_Division: E DIVISION
Date: 28 May 2004
Time: 07:01

Comments

SAW THIS AND THOUGHT THAT I WOULD REGISTER IN THE HOPES OF SOME SORT OF REUNION ON THE EAST COAST OR MEET UP WITH SOME OLD SHIPMATES.

Name: Mike Postolan jr
Email_Address: mikejr@usshancock.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: none.
Division_Squadron_Division: none.
Date: 27 May 2004
Time: 16:07

Comments

I would like to thank Wayne Erven and all for doing such a fantastic job putting the reunion together. My Dad and cousin along with myself had a really good time... looking foward to the next reunion. Pleasure meeting everyone!!

Name: John Clark
Email_Address: jclark9649@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: E division
Date: 26 May 2004
Time: 20:56

Comments

look foward to hering from other electricians

Name: wall, h.v.
Email_Address: vinjan@frontiernet.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: s1 aviation supplly
Date: 26 May 2004
Time: 19:48

Comments

anyone out there who remembers h.v. and r.d. wall contact me.

Name: John F. Van Scoten
Email_Address: JVANSCOT@ci.seaside.ca.us
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: x division
Date: 26 May 2004
Time: 16:31

Comments

YN3, Capt's Office, right under the starboard cat.

Name: Steve Bearden
Email_Address: shbearden at yahoo dot com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: Jan-June 1972
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211
Date: 26 May 2004
Time: 13:03

Comments

As a new association member and a first-time reunion attender, I want to say "THANKS" to Wayne Erven for putting together a great gathering! Just meeting John Finn was a treat for my wife and me. The USS Hornet museum trip was a great place for "snipes" and "airdales" to hangout together and have a few laughs about the old days. I'm looking forward to the next reunion already... P.S. Thanks to Molly Dey for her hard work, too.

Comments

I just want to add my cudos to Wayne and all that had a hand in putting the reunion together. I hope that you all enjoyed the wine from Windsor Vineyards. Dont forget to call me if you need some good wine. 7074332822.

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: dmett41691@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division #4 Fireroom
Date: 25 May 2004
Time: 17:18

Comments

As Max stated below, the reunion in San Francisco just concluded. Wayne Erven did a great job and I believe everyone had a great time. I will be posting some pictures my wife and I took in the near future and if anyone has pictures of the reunion they would like to have posted please email them to me when you can. It was great to see everyone from all eras of the Hannah's time in service having a good time together. The next reunion will be in Mount Pleasant, SC. Please keep checking the this site for more information. Fair Winds, Don.

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: mx_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 A/G
Date: 25 May 2004
Time: 08:09

Comments

A fantastic reunion just concluded at the Westin Hotel in San Francisco. Tom Wimberly was outstanding in the role of MC for the banquet Sunday night. The Marines entering with the Flags and Tim Mullen dressed up in Navy Blues. John Finn was a hit at the front table. My hats off to all involved with the organization and planning of the reunion. 5-25-2004

Name: Larry (L.K.) Jones
Email_Address: larry@micro-tronics.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: OPS/OE
Date: 24 May 2004
Time: 15:28

Comments

Looking for other OE division personnel from same time period. Trying to develop data base of contact info so people can get reacquainted. Have about a dozen so far

Name: KEN TOWERS
Email_Address: kenneth_w_towers@ml.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: Communications/OPS
Date: 24 May 2004
Time: 09:26

Comments

I have ended up with two 1971 crusie books. I do not have the 1972 cruise book (orange in color). Anyone interested in a trade? Or want to sell me a 1972 book? thanks, Ken

Name: kEN TOWERS
Email_Address: kenneth_w_towers@ml.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: Communications
Date: 24 May 2004
Time: 09:20

Comments

I have ended up with 2 cruise books from 1971, and do not have the 1972 cruise book, which is orange in color. Anyone interested in a trade? Or want to sell a 1972 cruise book? thx, Ken

Name: Paul Hastings
Email_Address: pdh@iecom.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-66
Division_Squadron_Division: OI-RD3
Date: 24 May 2004
Time: 06:35

Comments

My email address has changed. The new address is pdh@iecom.com

Still looking for 63-66 division shipmates and to contact some of the few of us that did duty at Monkey Mountain (Panama). Glad I joined the association, the roster is amazing. Lot of history in the old Hanna.

Name: Gary Boushley
Email_Address: Bozzgbp@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-70
Division_Squadron_Division: R div
Date: 24 May 2004
Time: 04:48

Comments

I enjoyed the years on the happy hanna and still have friends from those years on her. If anyone knows me please give me a E-Mail thanks Gary

Name: Jerry R Brown
Email_Address: jerbro42@att.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: fighter squardron/24 out of mirrmar navel air station
Date: 20 May 2004
Time: 11:06

Comments

do you have pictures of the hancock when it was off the veitnam coast

Name: bob weigelt
Email_Address: bpweigelt@newulmtel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: va-55
Date: 20 May 2004
Time: 01:10

Comments

been a long time but those times were some of the best

Name: RONALD CURRIE
Email_Address: DMC38@EARTHLINK.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: V-6 AIRCRAFT MAINT
Date: 19 May 2004
Time: 06:36

Comments

JUST HEARD FROM 2 OF THE GUYS THAT WERE WITH US IN 55-56 CANT BELIEVE ITS BEEN ALMOST 50 YEARS

Name: James W. Ramey
Email_Address: jaram45@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: V 3 Div.
Date: 15 May 2004
Time: 07:42

Comments

Hanger deck blue shirt chock n.chain worked for Maxey ABH 2 and Reno ABH 2 DO was Lt. Bradley FYI John Mc Cains dad was Cmdr. 1954 an bomed Viet Nam ref.Naval Avaition book at Vet Centers,in support of the French "they were always there when they needed us " President Geo. Bush.

Comments

Hanger deck blue shirt chock n.chain worked for Maxey ABH 2 and Reno ABH 2 DO was Lt. Bradley

Name: Alvin W. Gutmann
Email_Address: sugerfreee@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: R-DivisionHi all just found you
Date: 14 May 2004
Time: 23:02

Comments

Hi all just found you, was told today how to find you. What carrior is at Alameda now on display? I am courious if any one from my division still kicking?

Name: Kenneth G. Smith
Email_Address: kensmith100@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 flight deck
Date: 14 May 2004
Time: 16:28

Comments

I served on Hannah from Dec 60 to April 61. I did a full westpac in 60-61. I was a Flight deck Spotter

Name: Brent A. Amos
Email_Address: brentamo@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: boatswain mate
Date: 13 May 2004
Time: 20:56

Comments

Would very much appreciate hearing from anyone that was aboard when I was there and possibly remembers me. e mail me. Hope all is well with you guys

Name: Charles E. Rodman
Email_Address: jrod52334@adelphia.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 53-55
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Catapults
Date: 13 May 2004
Time: 03:05

Comments

corrected E-mail address: jrod52334@adelphia.net

Name: Peter D'Astoli
Email_Address: peter_d'astoli@prusec.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: GM Division
Date: 10 May 2004
Time: 04:57

Comments

To the guys out there from GM, and all shipmates, I hope you are all well and the years have been kind. I know I enjoyed my 3 years even with Nam, on Hanna. If anyone remembers me please drop a line. I'm the guy from Brooklyn who came aboard and became an instant friend of Jimmy Gale Hill, of Odessa, TX who hated everybody.

Name: George Kernahan
Email_Address: sb2c@btinternet.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: -----
Division_Squadron_Division: -----
Date: 09 May 2004
Time: 07:14

Comments

I have been an associate member for many years, having been recruited by Bill Colleran. I have recently set up a website in tribute to the SB2C Helldiver. If you would like to visit the URL is : http://uk.geocities.com/sb2c@btinternet.com

Name: Karl Stewart
Email_Address: bunjungma@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1943-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: M class engine
Date: 08 May 2004
Time: 18:59

Comments

Gpt on the ship when it was nearly new and got off in Japan in Oct. 1945.

Name: Louis Moretton
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965 1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OC CATCC
Date: 08 May 2004
Time: 13:27

Comments

THIS IS FOR LOUIS TRESTA. I DON'T REMEMBER YOU. CAN YOU REFRESH MY MEMORY. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL BE COMING THE REUNION, ,AND WE CAN SWAP SOME SEA STORIES.

Name: Dick LaPorte
Email_Address: r.laporte@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: S-7 Data Processing
Date: 07 May 2004
Time: 17:39

Comments

Great Website - congrats to all who put in the effort.

Name: Hugh Pouncey
Email_Address: hep@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Division G
Date: 06 May 2004
Time: 21:17

Comments

Looking for friends

Name: Milton S. Tidwell
Email_Address: barbrown6@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956--1960
Division_Squadron_Division: oI Navy Vietnam
Date: 06 May 2004
Time: 18:04

Comments

Great web-site, Would like to hear from ol' buddies. Would like to hear from Doug. Mcrae that was from Leesville,La. Thank you.

Name: Jack P. White
Email_Address: jakepw@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: S-1 division
Date: 06 May 2004
Time: 17:33

Comments

I was aboard the Hannah for allmost two years,went thru a yard overhaul at Hunters point,from there the usual check out trips out thru the golden gate every monday & back on Friday, then the air group came aboard ,weeks of drills ,carrier qualifications for the group, and deployment to west pac . We went thru OrI at Pearl and came out first that year 1959, We were proud to wear the E on our left sleeve. The experinces I had abord the Happy Hannah as a crew member were some of the best of my life.

Name: Victor Medina
Email_Address: skipowdervm@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: J-4 & S-7
Date: 06 May 2004
Time: 11:25

Comments

Nice web site.

Name: Martin "Red" Kingery
Email_Address: cammie@effingham.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-
Division_Squadron_Division: 00000
Date: 05 May 2004
Time: 13:27

Comments

Looking for fellow shipmates: Bud Toy, and Monty Craig. Would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers me.

Name: Chuck Watkins
Email_Address: crat291@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 - Arresting Gear
Date: 03 May 2004
Time: 21:33

Comments

Nice site, well organized and informative.

Name: Steve Farrow
Email_Address: sfarrow@cmc.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967- 1969
Division_Squadron_Division: OC div.
Date: 03 May 2004
Time: 15:34

Comments

Does anyone have or know where I can get a copy of 1968 cruise book

Name: Warren Iwasyk nickname (Andy)
Email_Address: keytv@alltel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: G-div.65-66 AIMD 67-68
Date: 01 May 2004
Time: 20:58

Comments

Does anyone know what happened to Chaplain Plank?

Name: Steve Farrow
Email_Address: sfarrow@cmc.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967 - 1969
Division_Squadron_Division: OC Div
Date: 01 May 2004
Time: 04:02

Comments

Question. In Jan. of 1968 the Hanna was dispatched to Korean waters due to the USS Pueblo getting captured. How many days was the Hanna on line?

Name: Tom McKernan
Email_Address: tntmckernan@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: Jan 1, 1973 - Dec 1, 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: E-Div/ V-2 Div
Date: 30 Apr 2004
Time: 21:45

Comments

29 years ago I was in the Island Camera Room near Pri-Fly. Had my personal camera inside my gas mask holster, and snapped a lot of photos of things happening on the flight deck. I started out as a snipe electrician in the Distribution Shop, and then went to the flight deck as catapult and arresting gear electrician. Served many hours on watch with Don Mettler in #4 fireroom on the switchboard - distinctly remember New Year's Eve 1974 on the midwatch with Don, trying to make more noise at midnight than the machinery. I'll be at the reunion, looking forward to seeing old shipmates. Mailed my Association dues last week, hope it gets to Tom Wimberly in time for the reunion. Great site, Don, do you like web tending more than boiler tending?

Name: georgewwoods
Email_Address: georgewwoods@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: v-3 division
Date: 30 Apr 2004
Time: 16:14

Comments

i am still looking for Don Rackard, Woody

Name: Izzy Maggay
Email_Address: izzym@academyengineering.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 73-75
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division
Date: 29 Apr 2004
Time: 14:45

Comments

I was with you Don.......In fact my GQ station was EEOW down in Main Control during Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind......and it all happened a short 29 years ago. See you at the reunion (if not sooner)

Izzy Maggay

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: dmett41691@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: B Div, #4 Fireroom
Date: 29 Apr 2004
Time: 13:34

Comments

So, where we you at 29 years ago today. I personally was floating of the coast of South Vietnam as we participated in Operation "Frequent Wind" in the evacuation of Saigon. I remember standing up on "Vulture's Row" as we watched ARVN helicopters make their first carrier landing and some of my airdale friends run for cover as these guys came in from every direction of the compass looking for any open spot to set down. Fair Winds.

Name: Ronald Hutson
Email_Address: r.hutson@attbi.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: froward deck div. ?
Date: 29 Apr 2004
Time: 00:02

Comments

Just found this site, I was only on the Hancock about 5 months ,Just got back from MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ,River assualt boats,incountry . Would be interested in the REUNION .

Name: Dave Jensen
Email_Address: djzsuz@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 68-70
Division_Squadron_Division: C1 aircrew
Date: 28 Apr 2004
Time: 17:15

Comments

A while back I saw a note concerning VA benefits and some links related to diabetis and other health problems. would like more info concerning who to contact and what info will be needed. Thanks. DJ

Name: Ray Grimm
Email_Address: betty2580@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963_1966
Division_Squadron_Division: "R" Division
Date: 28 Apr 2004
Time: 07:35

Comments

sorry won't be able to make this reunion too much happening hope everyone has a great time, Still hopeing to hear from some old shipmates

Name: Bill Burgess
Email_Address: BLBRGSS@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: B-div, #4 fireroom
Date: 27 Apr 2004
Time: 12:42

Comments

Hi, I served on the Hancock from 1968-1972 in # 4 fire room. Don't really miss doing things like cleaning bilges, sumps, firesides,watersides, all the FUN STUFF! Sound familiar? Would like to hear from you snipes, especialy from #4 fireroom. Bill Burgess blbrgss@aol.com

Name: David R. Valley
Email_Address: drvalley1@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: x-admin
Date: 26 Apr 2004
Time: 19:42

Comments

I have just joined the the association and will attending my first reunion next month. This will be my first Navy reunion on anykind and I am looking foward to meeting shipmates and swaping stories...

Name: Wayne Erven, Reunion Coordinator
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Ops Office, OA Div
Date: 26 Apr 2004
Time: 19:10

Comments

TUES 27 APR IS THE LAST DAY TO GET OUR REUNION RATE AT THE HOTEL. Call the Westin Hotel at 650 692 3500. Be sure to indicate USS HANCOCK Association to get our $99.00 Rate. Don't be left in the wake! See you there.

Name: Bruce Nye
Email_Address: nye.bruce1@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 fly3
Date: 24 Apr 2004
Time: 15:18

Comments

would like to have anyone who was in V-1 from 64 to 65 contact me. thanks

Name: Warren Iwasyk ( nickname Andy)
Email_Address: keytv@alltel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: 1965-66 G Div.- 67-68 AIMD
Date: 24 Apr 2004
Time: 08:28

Comments

Just to hit base with everyone. I did make a few changes to what I wrote before, like my E-mail address ( we had a hacker) so my wife and I changed this. I have quite the collection of photo's from when I was on board. Flight ops.,at sea replenishment, and different ports we were in if anyone is interested. The only thing is I need someone to tell me how to get them from slides to a CD rom so as to down load them. I have been in contact with one of the shipmates that was on board when I was on board since the last time I was on the log, and I sure would be interested if anyone else would contact me at my new e-mail address.. Take care everyone and may God Bless..

Name: PHILLIP S. MARLETT
Email_Address: BABYS4@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: R DIV.
Date: 23 Apr 2004
Time: 22:59

Comments

its good to see old friends names

Name: Ron Cleminson
Email_Address: cleminson@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956 - 1958
Division_Squadron_Division: 5th Division
Date: 23 Apr 2004
Time: 13:48

Comments

I worked in the Gunnery Office for 2 years. I went aboard the ship in December, 1956 and was transferred to the states in August, 1958.

Name: Mike McLaughlin
Email_Address: mikemac54@excite.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00000
Division_Squadron_Division: Winthrop, MA
Date: 23 Apr 2004
Time: 13:43

Comments

I'm a Boston-based writer preparing a story about Operation Frequent Wind, with the aim of publishing it in AMERICAN HERITAGE magazine next year. Seeking stories from men who worked on the flight decks of the carriers involved in the evac. Hope to hear from you. GO NAVY!

Comments

ON THE 60-61 DEPLOYMENT I WAS TAD TO MAA.LOOKING FOR ALLMON SN, BATEASE SH3, WOMACK SHSN, CULVENSON SH2, BRADFORD SH3 ALL IN S-3 ON THE 60-61 DEPLOYMENT, CAPT KELLY CO & CAPT BAKUTIS XO. LATER JD

Name: Arthur S. Katz
Email_Address: akatz@kc.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: Operations - Communications
Date: 23 Apr 2004
Time: 11:16

Comments

Served in Main Comm under direction of LCDR Bill Stuyvescant, a blessed memory.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n. Pres. & Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 23 Apr 2004
Time: 10:00

Comments

ex-USS ORISKANY STATUS. I just had coffee here in Corpus Christi with Phillip Cartwright, VP of USS Oriskany Ass'n. He came down from Des Arc, Arkansas. According to him, the contractor for Oriskany cleanup is apparently allowing crewmembers to go on the pier tomorrow and Sunday for a closer look at the old girl. They won't be allowed aboard. This word must have been spread in Oriskany circles, because I got a call yesterday from our member Grady Herron who is coming down from Longview, Texas for the event. Phillip said it's not organized or coordinated. Short directions to Oriskany: Take Exit 7 from I-37, go north on Suntide Rd to the end, turn right on Marvin Berry Rd and in 1/2 mile you're there.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n. Pres. & Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 23 Apr 2004
Time: 08:54

Comments

REPLY TO TERESA BALLARD. Are you sure your kin killed in a helicopter accident In June 1962 was aboard Hancock? Hancock was on a cruise at that time, and he's not listed among the deaths on the 1962 Cruise: Feb 62 - Aug 62. The deaths are listed as: Otis Thomas Grimes, Jr. - 13 Feb 1962; Thomas John Campbell - 14 Mar 1962; Bruce Anthony Wisnewski - 24 Mar 1962; Victoras Deringas - 12 May 1962; and Michael John Neville - 24 Jun 1962. Could you be mistaken about the date or the ship?

Name: BUTCH PORTILLO
Email_Address: VA215@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963 - 1966
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 DIVISION
Date: 23 Apr 2004
Time: 08:43

Comments

LOOKING FOR THESE SHIPMATES THAT WERE IS MY DIVISION SAM WILSON, D.L. RODDY, JOHNNY SANCHEZ ( FRESNO CALIF. ) H. WALKER, & LAMPE.

BUTCH ( 623 ) 875-1288

Name: Don Lafferty
Email_Address: dlafferty@peoplesinsure.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: S-1 Div
Date: 22 Apr 2004
Time: 12:57

Comments

Looking for someone in Supply Division from 12/56 thru 11/58

Name: CARLOS PORTILLO
Email_Address: VA215@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963 - 1966
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 DIVISION
Date: 22 Apr 2004
Time: 10:31

Comments

LOOKING FOR THESE SHIPMATES THAT WE'RE IN MY DIVISION..... SAM WILSON, JOHNNY SANCHEZ, FRESNO, CALIF. D.L. RODDY, HERCHEL WALKER, ( TENN.)

BUTCH PORTILLO (623) 875-1288

Name: Paul Hastings
Email_Address: paul@iecom.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: OI...
Date: 22 Apr 2004
Time: 07:58

Comments

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

Name: Wayne Erven, Reunion Coordinator 2004
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Ops Office/OA Div
Date: 21 Apr 2004
Time: 11:20

Comments

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS. If you haven't reserved your room by 5:00 PM on 27 April, you will be charged at the available room rate, NOT the $99.00 rate. Also, if you haven't sent in your registration forms please do it as soon as possible. We have to make reservations for the tours, the banquet, and so on. Don't be left in the dust. See you all there.

Name: BUTCH PORTILLO
Email_Address: VA215@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963 - 1966
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 DIVISION
Date: 21 Apr 2004
Time: 10:34

Comments

LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES THAT WE'RE IN S-3 DIVISION. FROM 1963 TO 1966, MY E MAIL ADDRESS HAS CHANGED FROM VFP63@DIRECTDSL.NET TO VA215@YAHOO.COM

Name: LOUIS tresta
Email_Address: MUGUMAN@GUYMAN.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OC DIV.CATCC
Date: 21 Apr 2004
Time: 08:42

Comments

GOOD SITE FOR ALL MAGAS PAYING DOOD

Name: Rodney Bloom RMSN
Email_Address: lilirod@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: CR Div
Date: 20 Apr 2004
Time: 23:23

Comments

Hey Neat site!! any body know the where abouts of CDR Mc Laughlin, Rm1 Jorden, and that kid that never got past E-2, use to do movies. Or how about RMCM Richie's side kick whos father owned the funeral home E-4 I think he was, tape ape, or the guy that reenlisted to go back to the P.I. to get married??? sheesh its been a long time!!

Name: Doug Fritz
Email_Address: oota11@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: CR Div.
Date: 20 Apr 2004
Time: 14:22

Comments

Can't believe all the ship mates and friends I've been able to find and catch up with since I logged on to this site!! Lots of great memories! Looking for Don Rivard and Larry Nickerson, who served in CR Div. Keep up the great work!!

Name: Milton S. Tidwell
Email_Address: barbrown6@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956--1957
Division_Squadron_Division: CVA19 NAVY
Date: 20 Apr 2004
Time: 04:06

Comments

This is the best web-site I have seen on the Net yet. I think it is a great honor for all those who have served in the military. We need more like this. Would like to keep in touch with old ship mates and friends.

Name: Dave Stamer
Email_Address: DStamer315@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 71-72
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Cats
Date: 19 Apr 2004
Time: 14:28

Comments

Just recently became a member, I live just five miles from the location of the upcoming reunion, if you have an questions about the area, places to check out, places to eat, just shoot me a message.

Name: Robert Wayne Linke
Email_Address: herky@cyou.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-45
Division_Squadron_Division: N Division
Date: 19 Apr 2004
Time: 12:37

Comments

I served as a quartermaster under Capt. Dickey and Captain Gallery

Name: Teresa Ballard
Email_Address: ballard@alrc.doe.gov
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: -1962
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 19 Apr 2004
Time: 11:42

Comments

My uncle, Donald Lee Brown, was killed in a helicopter landing accident on June 15, 1962. I'm looking for anyone who knew him or of the accident. We were never given much information.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Association President & Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 19 Apr 2004
Time: 09:14

Comments

LOSS OF A SHIPMATE. I have just been informed by Eddie Carroll, a hospice volunteer, that our member Donald W. Wooley died last night at 11 PM (April 18, 2004). The Association's sympathy goes to widow Laura and other family members. Don Wooley was an ABF2 in V-4 Division, 1966-69.

Name: Donna Thompson May
Email_Address: Yamwa@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: Fireman
Date: 18 Apr 2004
Time: 11:36

Comments

My father served on the Hancock in WWII. He is deceased. I am interested in finding shipmates who remember him. His name was Hubert Thompson, he was a Fireman First Class.

Name: Paul D. Muller, QM 3
Email_Address: pmuller@liberty.edu
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: operations
Date: 18 Apr 2004
Time: 05:57

Comments

no comments

Name: Edward James (Jim) Hudson
Email_Address: jim.hudson3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: Marine Detatchment
Date: 16 Apr 2004
Time: 18:56

Comments

For Don Mettler. This little note is probably long overdue, but I simply wanted to express my appreciation for the skill and imaginative efforts put into the Hancock Association Website. Not only is the site informative, but also a lot of fun. I particularly enjoy turning on the bosun mate whistle which accompanies the 1MC link whenever my wife tries to fall asleep on the couch or a family member enters through the front door. I know, isn’t that kind of sick?

Thank you for your nice note last November regarding your Dad’s stationing at KMCAS, HI and Camp Pendleton. When I transferred off the Hancock and moved my little family to Oceanside, we were very happy there.

I hope to see you at the reunion, but there still remain some uncertainties regarding my wife Mary Ann and my abilities to attend. Shortly after I retired from the CIA in 1995, our two oldest sons died within a year of each other. The six grandchildren, therefore, do rely on us greatly for whatever support we can provide. We do our best.

Meanwhile, thanks for your commitment to this wonderful project. It certainly makes many people happy.

Semper Fi

Jim

Name: Charles I. Overbey
Email_Address: cboverbey@vci.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: Precommissioning 1943-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: 7-Firecontrol
Date: 16 Apr 2004
Time: 07:34

Comments

Don, I haven't visited the site for sometime. What a great job you are doing!! Looking forward to seeing you & our shipmates in SFO.

Name: louis maynahonah
Email_Address: lmaynahonah@haskell.edu
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: summer and fall 1963
Division_Squadron_Division: vf-213
Date: 15 Apr 2004
Time: 12:03

Comments

far east cruise from 8-63 to 12-63

Name: arthur shackle
Email_Address: artandkris@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: aviation fuels
Date: 14 Apr 2004
Time: 17:12

Comments

i enjoyed the site very much!! i'm looking for any information on a louis coursen aka.werblie

Name: Preston Bradley Gladin
Email_Address: prestonandsue@alltel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 Hangar crew
Date: 14 Apr 2004
Time: 14:00

Comments

Great web sight. Came to the USS HANCOCK from VFAW-3 North Island San Diego

Name: LOUIS MORETTON
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OC DIV.CATCC
Date: 14 Apr 2004
Time: 11:52

Comments

HEY WAYNE, THE WINE IS HERE AND THE LABEL LOOKS GREAT. I THINK OUR SHIPMATES WILL ENJOY IT. ANY WORD YET ON THE FRIDGE FOR THE HOSPITALITY ROOM?

Name: Rodney Bloom
Email_Address: lilirod@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: communications
Date: 13 Apr 2004
Time: 11:04

Comments

Is Joe Steller still around?? I am also looking for RMCM Richie's eMaila address..I dropped off the planet a few years ago and lost contact with everyone.....

Comments

THE HANCOCK ASSOCIATION EXTENDS ITS SYMPATHY to the family of our shipmate Virgilio De Lima, who served aboard 1972-76, and died April 12, 2004 in the Philippines. His death will be recorded in the Association roster, and noted in "TAPS" in the next newsletter. From the Association President.

Name: Charles Lasker
Email_Address: CLASKER@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-67
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-93
Date: 13 Apr 2004
Time: 07:45

Comments

Reading the log, I'm the only one from VA-93. Active member of ANA & the Museum. I am sending in my App. Assigned Air Ops. Still working Intell.

Comments

REUNION! I am assured that the reunion hotel is still supposed to be giving the $99.00 reunion room rate. At some point, I am sure the hotel is going to try to cut off that reduced rate. The published cutoff date for the reduced rate is April 20. (They get a lot of commercial business Monday through Thursday). I recommend calling the hotel (650/692-3500) rather than the nationwide 800 number.

Name: Michael A. Reed
Email_Address: mreedsr@frontiernet.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 71-74
Division_Squadron_Division: CR Division
Date: 13 Apr 2004
Time: 07:26

Comments

Joined last month...have talked a length to an old buddy from that era, who turned me on to 3 others...Tom this is a great site...also remember serving with you 71-72. Just missed Gary Greksouk in Sdiego. Moved to Oregon. Gary if you're out there gimme a growl. also Mac and John..

Comments

REUNION!

Name: Vicente M. de Lima II
Email_Address: vmdelima@fpbb.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: Do not know
Date: 13 Apr 2004
Time: 02:33

Comments

I am not a navyman. My uncle, Virgilio De Lima last served with the US Navy with the USS Hancock. He retired from the service in 1976. He died yesterday (April 12,2004) here at the Philippines. Your prayers will be much appreciated by our family.

Name: Don Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division #4 Fireroom
Date: 11 Apr 2004
Time: 18:47

Comments

I would like to personally thank all those that have posted messages about the website. The Association and this website can only continue with your input, help and commitment to keeping the Association alive. Thank you for visiting our site and if you are not members please consider becoming a member of the Association.

Name: Warren L Thompson
Email_Address: WLThompson@shellOPUS.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974 - 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Fuels Division
Date: 10 Apr 2004
Time: 22:33

Comments

1975, I worked in a Filter room below decks and occasionally took soundings during Underway Replenishment. During our visit to the Philippines a shipmate brought a monkey onboard and had it in the berthing compartment, anyway I have pictures somewhere of this I am trying to locate along with those of the Vietnamise Helo's that were on the flight deck. If anyone knows the Where abouts of a Gerald Gall an ABF3 or ABF2 back then I would like to know how he is doing. I have a picture of us together before going on a Hong Kong tour in 1975. Later we would watch Oakland Raiders games at his place.

Name: Warren Iwasyk
Email_Address: wriwasyk@alltel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: G Div.- AIMD 67-68
Date: 10 Apr 2004
Time: 20:54

Comments

The years I spent on board were the best years of my life, but I need your help for the va doesn't recognize that in those years we were mixing the agent orange. So if anyone can help please E-mail me.. thank you and God bless

Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: mverville@direcway.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD/AE Shop
Date: 10 Apr 2004
Time: 18:43

Comments

I enjoy reading all the comments and am a regular visitor to the webpage. I recently became a member of the Association after I found the site and read all the things that my fellow shipmates were trying to do to keep the memories of Hannah alive. I would encourage all of you who are eligible to support the Association by becoming a member. Twenty bucks for a two year membership is less than 3 cents a day. The Hannah News alone is worth alot more than that to me. Think about it - Tom Wimberly and the other officers are doing great work and need our help. I've read their postings to the widows and family members of our shipmates and they make me proud to be associated with them. Keep up the good work!

Name: Tim Leary PH1 USN Ret
Email_Address: nanbgtim@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 6/1957
Division_Squadron_Division: ComCarDiv 7 Staff
Date: 10 Apr 2004
Time: 11:47

Comments

Served as an Air Intelligence Specialist for the WestPac deployment in 1957. Noticed that someone had forwarded copies of the Cruise Books from '57 and '58 and "oldsalt" is planning to make them into CD's. Would be much interested in a copy of both when production is complete. My original copies "disappeared" as a result of a divorce.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Association President
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 10 Apr 2004
Time: 10:26

Comments

Memo for Chris Beltz and Mrs. Loretta Meservy. For the USS Hancock Association, let me express our sorrow and our sympathy on learning of the death of our shipmate John E. Meservy, your Grandfather and husband. We hope that the passage of time will ultimately ease the pain of your loss, and that happy memories will always be a comfort to you. Most sincerely, Tom Wimberly, President

Name: Dave Caffey
Email_Address: david@caffey.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: Fox division
Date: 10 Apr 2004
Time: 09:00

Comments

Fire control tech assigned to radar director 2

Name: Chris Beltz
Email_Address: UofMProf76@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Granfather was in WWII (John E. Meservy)
Division_Squadron_Division: Radio Repair
Date: 10 Apr 2004
Time: 00:02

Comments

My grandfather, John E. Meservy, passed away on 11.3.03 @ the age of 82. He is survived by his wife Loretta and many other loving family members. We have discussed letting the association know many times and today followed through with that.

Regards, Chris Beltz

Name: Philip A Borromey
Email_Address: pborrome@gfn.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: OP Division
Date: 09 Apr 2004
Time: 11:36

Comments

I was a photographers mate PH2 served aboard for three years with three tours off Vietnam.

Name: Bobby Bryant
Email_Address: Bryassoc@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 45-46
Division_Squadron_Division: Ships Co. Personnel
Date: 08 Apr 2004
Time: 19:42

Comments

Excellent web site

Name: Ron Allen
Email_Address: rallen1940@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 60-61
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 Hanger crew
Date: 07 Apr 2004
Time: 20:41

Comments

My hope is to make contact with old shipmates. Niles, Burke, Patterson,Smitty, King,Luker...the list goes on. Great ship and greater memories.

Name: Darrell R. Byers
Email_Address: byers38@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-153
Date: 07 Apr 2004
Time: 18:30

Comments

I was an

I was an AM3 with the Blue TailFlies

I was an AM3 with the Blue Tail Flies and worked on the flight deck by the cats checking the A4D's before launch. I left the ship in july of 1958 to come to the states for discharge.

Comments

Today I received two MINT condition Cruise Books from l957 & l958 from RM2 Ed McDonald, OR Div, 55-58. Ed has donated them to the Association. Ed also sent two B & W photos of HANCOCK, Before and After shots of the flight deck and the hurricane bow, and angle deck. These cruise books will be made into CD's, and will be available in the near future. Hey everyone, check out the reunion link on the home page, and come on down....it's is going to be great!!! Ed, thanks from everyone in the Assn. You are helping to keep our memories alive.

Name: Kirsten Westlund
Email_Address: kirsten@omnicubed.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: not applicable
Division_Squadron_Division: not applicable
Date: 07 Apr 2004
Time: 12:18

Comments

I need to update you with my new address. I subscribe to the Hannah News for my dad, Carl Jessen, and I am not sure when I need to re-new the dues. My address is: 5101 Cedar Ravine Court, Placerville, CA 95667. Will you mail or e-mail mr when it is time to re-new? Thank You!

Name: Wayne Erven, Reunion Coordinator
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: l965-l968
Division_Squadron_Division: Ops Office/OA Div
Date: 07 Apr 2004
Time: 07:24

Comments

Reunion dates l9-23 May 04 are rapidly approaching. Be sure to call in your hotel reservations as soon as possible to get our rate. Registration forms should be in by 16 Apr to avoid the late fee. Come and join us shipmates. Srr the reunion link on the home page for details and forms

Name: Jerry Loverink
Email_Address: cjwhisper@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-66
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Div.
Date: 06 Apr 2004
Time: 19:29

Comments

Thanks for the great site and now that Geary mentioned his name I remember Lt. Jordan but not much.

Name: Ewell Adams
Email_Address: eandkadams@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954 - 55
Division_Squadron_Division: V3 Ship's crew
Date: 06 Apr 2004
Time: 18:02

Comments

Interesting information. I was aboard during the recommissioning in 1954. Sorry to hear it is no longer being used.

Name: Michael Guida
Email_Address: mikeguida_2000@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Division Fuels
Date: 06 Apr 2004
Time: 10:44

Comments

I just found this site. I am looking forward to becoming a member. Michael

Name: Jim Ferry
Email_Address: jferry@bkk3.loxinfo.co.th
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969/70
Division_Squadron_Division: W Division
Date: 06 Apr 2004
Time: 00:37

Comments

I would like to make contact with shipmates; transferred from Cubi Point to the Hancock mid 69 just as deployed ..

Name: Gary J. Songy
Email_Address: garykarinsongy@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-55
Date: 05 Apr 2004
Time: 05:54

Comments

Have not visited the site for some time and just wanted to repost. Looking for a old squadron mate. David Burrows from Oregeon.

Name: Harry P. Ford
Email_Address: FORDSHS@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division
Date: 04 Apr 2004
Time: 19:33

Comments

Stationed in Boiler Room #3 for the entire four years.

Name: Phyllis
Email_Address: pgarratt@ix.netcom.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1942-1945?
Division_Squadron_Division: Don't know
Date: 04 Apr 2004
Time: 18:33

Comments

Looking for the last name of a Navy man who served on the U.S.S. Hancock, during WWII (I believe). His first name was Melvin. I do not have a last name, but do have a photo of him. On the back of the photo it says Melvin, U.S.S. Hancock, Pearl Harbor. I am trying to learn what his last name was.

Name: Robert H. Miller, PHC USN (Ret)
Email_Address: rhmmjm_32505@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964 & 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: OPERATIONS Div.
Date: 04 Apr 2004
Time: 16:03

Comments

I worked in the Photo Lab and flew aerial photo missions. At my age after so many years, I have lost contact with many of the shipmates I served with. If any one out there remembers the photo dept or any of it's crew, drop me an e-mail.

Name: Geary Ledford
Email_Address: gearyledford@aol
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1965 ABF 3
Division_Squadron_Division: v-4 division fuel
Date: 04 Apr 2004
Time: 14:02

Comments

I'd like to hear from anyone who may have served at the same time under Lt. Jordan. Hope you're all doing well.

Name: Melvin Baker
Email_Address: mjbfam@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD Cal Lab
Date: 03 Apr 2004
Time: 22:58

Comments

Great Web site ! Thanks for all your hard work. Is chaplain Hollis Bond out there anywhere?

Name: CLAUDE BENSON
Email_Address: POKPSI@ AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: MEDICAL H DIV
Date: 03 Apr 2004
Time: 14:15

Comments

WELL ORGANIZED

Name: J. D. BROOKS
Email_Address: m.j.v.brooks@worldnet.att.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 58-59 60-61
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 SMALL STORES
Date: 03 Apr 2004
Time: 13:09

Comments

THERE WAS GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES I LOVE IT. ON THE 60-61 DEPLOYMENT I WAS TAD TO MAA FORCE. RATE SH3

Name: Dennis Clark
Email_Address: Dennisclark6@Yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OP - Intelligence
Date: 03 Apr 2004
Time: 12:32

Comments

I was a member of the association in the late 80's, and went to the reunion in New Orlieans. This past Feb. I became fully retired (age 60) from the USNR. Chief Intelligence Speciliest (Ret) Dennis J. Clark

Name: Daniel Koch FCCM(SW) Ret
Email_Address: mtfunyfarm@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: Fox division
Date: 02 Apr 2004
Time: 23:36

Comments

This is a nice site. I enjoyed the comradery and excellent people I had the priviledge to work with. Hanna was a wonderful Lady.

Name: David R. Valley
Email_Address: drvalley1@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: ship's company. Admin
Date: 02 Apr 2004
Time: 18:47

Comments

Lt Lancaster and LTJG Halpin were the legal officers. I still correspond with Lt Lancaster during the Holidays. Would be interested in talking to others who serve during that time. Adm Greer was the Captain at the time. This is truly a nice web site and have been looking for something like this in the past years. Am interested in becming a member, please send me a package. Unsure weather I will be able to attend the reunion.

Name: David R. Valley
Email_Address: drvalley1@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968 = 1969
Division_Squadron_Division: Ship's company, legal office
Date: 02 Apr 2004
Time: 18:15

Comments

I served in the legal office from July 1968 to July 1969 as a Legal Yeoman.

Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: phil.torres@ssa.gov
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965 - 1968
Division_Squadron_Division: E- Division, IC Gang
Date: 02 Apr 2004
Time: 07:57

Comments

E-Division--- Central station, Telephone rm., Movie booth, Plat sys (cats,Arresting gear) IC Gang

Name: Henry Paul Geisert
Email_Address: paulanddot@vcn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1953-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 Hanger Deck
Date: 01 Apr 2004
Time: 15:00

Comments

Just found this site and think its woderful. I have been trying to find out about reunions for a long time. Have only had computer for 2 years but have scoured the American Legion mag. and VFW mag. and feel lucky to have found you.

Name: Ellis Eugene (Gene) Babb
Email_Address: navymangene@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: Navy/ H Division
Date: 01 Apr 2004
Time: 12:42

Comments

I have just senti n my membership paperwork this week to join the association. I look forward to the newsletters. I would like to hear from old Navy shipmates from WWII and swap stories and memories. Thank you, Gene

Name: William Alee Phillips/ Sharon Hanson
Email_Address: hanson1@magnolia=net.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: unsure
Date: 31 Mar 2004
Time: 15:41

Comments

My husband loved the Hancock and he made many friends onboard. He died in 1975 as a result of a boating accident. I appreciate everyone keeping the Hancock spirit alive. Thanks!

Name: Larry Gagnon
Email_Address: lgagnon48@wideopenwest.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Cats
Date: 31 Mar 2004
Time: 10:00

Comments

My time aboard Hannah was an experience worth remebering. I pulled maintenance on the catapults most of the time. I even got to shoot off a few planes as deck edge operator....

Comments

HANCOCK ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP REPORT. Ass'n membership just reached 1,403. 38 of those came within the past month. Wayne Erven, as a result of his Reunion announcements in various publications, has sent me 104 prospects within the past few months. 39 of them have joined to date. Thanks, Wayne, you're a jewel.

Name: Wilbur Strunk
Email_Address: wstrunk@mo-net.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Supply Dept. S-7
Date: 31 Mar 2004
Time: 07:36

Comments

Our division, was the first data processing dept. on the Hancock, and was assigned to to the supply dept. Thanks for preserving, the Hancock's history. Wilbur Strunk

Name: Jerry Schulman
Email_Address: Abcm59@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956 & 1957
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Div.
Date: 31 Mar 2004
Time: 04:41

Comments

Worked on the Flight Deck as a blue shirt & then went to Crash & Smash which was then know as Repair 8. Made AB 3 abord the Hanna. My 1st ship of many. Remember some names Hackett, Hopkins, Watkins, & Devilbliss. Any one out there who remembers me?

Name: Tom Simmons
Email_Address: tsimmons6260@wavecable.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: B Div 3 Fireroom
Date: 28 Mar 2004
Time: 17:09

Comments

Visited the site many times but never signed or left comments. Good job, Don.

Name: Ed Chadwick
Email_Address: chadco@chadcorealestate.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: VA 163
Date: 27 Mar 2004
Time: 14:06

Comments

was an A4 pilot and LSO

Name: Charles D Briggs
Email_Address: cdbriggs@crpud.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: OEDiv
Date: 26 Mar 2004
Time: 21:47

Comments

Just saw the Hannah on History channel and thought about looking her up on the web. It brought me here.

Name: Suanne Boyd
Email_Address: suanne1111@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965?
Division_Squadron_Division: unsure
Date: 25 Mar 2004
Time: 17:38

Comments

My dad served on the Hancock I know in 1965. I am unsure how much longer he served on her for. I think this is a great site because I get to learn about what he did. He is deceased now so I will never know from his own words. I thank you and commend you for doing this especially for people like me. I would also like to know how I get more information about when he served as I already know his rank. Once again Thank You!

Name: Joe Warnes, RMCM (Ret)
Email_Address: jwarnes1@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: Comm Div LCPO
Date: 25 Mar 2004
Time: 15:55

Comments

Had a good tour of duty on the Hanna. Two WestPac tours.

Name: Billy R. Moore
Email_Address: dmoore0905@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-3
Division_Squadron_Division: VMA 223 3rd MAW
Date: 25 Mar 2004
Time: 12:48

Comments

Long live the Marine Corps

Name: GEORGE W WOODS
Email_Address: georgewwoods@YAHOO.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 14964-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 DIVISION
Date: 23 Mar 2004
Time: 20:30

Comments

HI HAS ANYONE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DON RACKARD. WOODY

Comments

HI HAS ANYONE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DON RACKARD. WOODY

Name: butch bloem
Email_Address: butchbloem@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: s-3 division
Date: 23 Mar 2004
Time: 14:40

Comments

good page

Name: georgewwoods
Email_Address: georgewwoods@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: v3division
Date: 22 Mar 2004
Time: 21:13

Comments

hi looking foward to seeing my friends in San Francisco. Woody

Name: Tom Wimberly, Association President & Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 22 Mar 2004
Time: 16:22

Comments

Today I saw an inquiry from a member. He said, "Do you know if the association has a promotional packet that can be sent to former shipmates who are not members? I came across a good mailing address for a former shipmate the other day (Sorry, no email address). He may not even be aware of the Hancock Assn. It might be nice to let him know of its existence." Here is my answer to him: When I took over as membership chairman six years ago, we were sending a sample newsletter to any former shipmate who asked, or to any shipmate whose name and address we could obtain. In those days, we didn't send many newsletters out, but the situation sure changed when Don Mettler got our website cranked up and functioning in high gear about three years ago. Now I receive requests for information from the web site as well as by phone and U.S. mail. (Most requests come from the web site.) I maintain a database of prospective members. It now has 870 names it it. They are guys to whom we have sent newsletters and information sheets. There are a handful in there who were sent information only by E-mail, but the great majority have received a newsletter. 448 of the guys in the database have become members. Their records were appended to the membership database. So yes, we have a "promotional packet." It consists of a newsletter and an information sheet, and a personal invitation note from me. I think those items are sufficient for the purpose. The items are sent in a very nice 9 x 12 envelope on which the mailing and return address are printed on my computer. Please let me know the name and address of anyone to whom you want a newsletter sent. Hiram Greer, the Hannah News Editor, sent me 80 spare copies of the March newsletter, and I have mailed out over 60 already! Wayne Erven is flooding me with names! And today I received five membership applications in the mail! It's a great life for the Membership Chairman!

Name: M. Ross Stockwell IC1
Email_Address: docsez@qwest.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: E-Div
Date: 22 Mar 2004
Time: 13:56

Comments

Would be interested in communicating with anyone in IC gang during these times. We had a great time....some of the best memories of life. Carlin, Fieldhouse, Swanson, Fredrickson, Chief Chalker,,and many more (whom I'll remember after this is posted. Email me if you find this post.

Name: M. Ross Stockwell IC1
Email_Address: docsez@qwest.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: E-Div
Date: 22 Mar 2004
Time: 13:06

Comments

Would be interested in communicating with anyone in IC gang during these times.

Name: J. D. BROOKS
Email_Address: m.j.v.brooks@worldnet.att.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 58-59 60-61
Division_Squadron_Division: SUPPLY S-3 SMALL STORES
Date: 21 Mar 2004
Time: 19:21

Comments

ON THE 60-61 DEPLOYMENT I WAS TAD TO MAA FORCE. I REALLY DO LOVE THE USS HANCOCK (CVA-19)

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n Pres & Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 21 Mar 2004
Time: 14:32

Comments

For Pete Madlem and Warren Lee Thompson who recently posted. Pete: unfortunately, scrapping at Long Beach was Hancock's fate. However, a part of her still lives at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington, DC. The bridge, pilot house, and primary fly were removed from the ship and now form a part of the aircraft carrier display in the Smithsonian. Search the Smithsonian site and you can find it. For Warren Thompson: I ride motorcycles and would be interested in the circumstances of the death of the guy who drove into a wall in Artesia. Send me an Email. I'll put his name in the list of deaths I have found out about within the past four years.

Name: john f mckenney
Email_Address: mckenney_
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: A division ,refers
Date: 21 Mar 2004
Time: 12:47

Comments

am waiting for my membership in the assoc.

Name: Jim Page
Email_Address: Jpage50126@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-59,1962-63
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Cats
Date: 21 Mar 2004
Time: 11:52

Comments

Just checking out the site

Name: Pete Madlem
Email_Address: ppem56@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: S-2 supply
Date: 20 Mar 2004
Time: 21:39

Comments

Good times. Where did she go after decommisioning? I hope she wasn't scrapped.

Name: WarrenLeeThompson
Email_Address: WLThompson@shellOPUS.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Division
Date: 20 Mar 2004
Time: 20:43

Comments

I Just mailed off the Association Membership form and I am looking forward to meeting some old Ship Mates. I plan to attent the Reunion in May, however I am not certain how many days I will be able to stay ? For anyone interested in what happened to a Shipmate name Eddie Grasser who worked in a paint locker onboard in 1975, he died in Approx 1977 when he rode his motorcycle into a brick wall in our home town of Artesia California.

Comments

I just sent in my paper work for the reunion, got my room. I am all set now. I did some checking on getting some hats and tee shirts and want to thank John Hunter for them. Also found out that John, who is a former "snipe" from No 1 fr. Can't wait to see everyone at the reunion.

Name: Charles Rodman
Email_Address: jrod52334@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 53-55
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 catapults
Date: 20 Mar 2004
Time: 03:53

Comments

Served with Anthony DelConte during period 53-55. Also attended AB -A school with him at Philadelphia. I tried to E mail him with a few comments and questions but E mail was returned as too long. Good luck to Mr. DelConte

Name: stanley e macnish
Email_Address: smacnish@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: va 212
Date: 19 Mar 2004
Time: 14:39

Comments

a/c div power plants i,am trying to see about my being abord and than helo into dang...... i,am haveing a lot of problems proving that i was there at all...someone cleanout my record....

Name: Michael A. Reed
Email_Address: mreedsr@frontiernet.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 71-75
Division_Squadron_Division: CR Division
Date: 19 Mar 2004
Time: 07:12

Comments

Just reading the "Log" and saw Capt Ryan's name...remember him as a helluva volley player on stand-down day in the hangar bay. Proud to have served with him.

Name: Janice Ausbrooks Jennings
Email_Address: janicejenn@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: E Division
Date: 19 Mar 2004
Time: 06:45

Comments

Just want to thank the organization and everyone who writes to me concerning my brother, Wilbur, Jr. It is a GREAT comfort.

Name: Michael A. Reed
Email_Address: mreedsr@frontiernet.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: CR Division
Date: 19 Mar 2004
Time: 06:36

Comments

I made 3 "last cruises" during Vietnam. Wasn't till I got transferred that the "really" decommed the Hannah Boat.

Name: Neil Eastman
Email_Address: nandje@pacifier.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: "B" #3 Fr.-Oil shack-"A"02n2
Date: 18 Mar 2004
Time: 21:48

Comments

I have LOTS of memories from the "HANNAH"- Mostly good. Would like to here from any former Shipmates. I live on the North Oregon Coast. Stop by or give a call if in the area & we can have lunch- coffee or WHAT EVER.

Name: tony vega
Email_Address: amugvega@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: 3rddiv/S1div
Date: 18 Mar 2004
Time: 21:15

Comments

like to say hi to guys of the 3rd/S1div.I'm mailing my app.in

Name: DONALD L O' REAR
Email_Address: RENAAFH@MSN.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958 Far East Cruise
Division_Squadron_Division: VF 154 CAG 15
Date: 18 Mar 2004
Time: 19:42

Comments

was aboard for far east cruise. was transferred to vf 124 at Moffett Field along with CDR F.X. Timmes. any shipmates from the era send me a e-mail.

Comments

was aboard for far east cruise. was transferred to vf 124 at Moffett Field along with CDR F.X. Timmes. any shipmates from the era send me a e-mail.

Name: Mike Caulfield
Email_Address: mtkaka@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: VFP-63 DET-1 (Photo)
Date: 18 Mar 2004
Time: 10:52

Comments

Looking for anyone who made the 1972 WESTPAC and served in VA-55.

CORRECT mail address is PO Box 1586 Helena MT 59624-1586

Name: James T. Seibert
Email_Address: hungryjimgm@netscape.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: Ediv.
Date: 18 Mar 2004
Time: 09:35

Comments

I'm looking for information regarding Wilbur D. (Auzzy) Ausbrooks . I was serving with him aboard the Hannah when he met his untimely death. I noted that his sister is now a member in the Sept. 2002 edition and would like to contact her. In addition to the fact that I served with her brother, we share a common traumatic event. I too lost a brother in the Vietnam War. His name is Joe and he was killed in action in March 1968 during the Tet Offensive

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 18 Mar 2004
Time: 09:23

Comments

The Aviation Ordnance rating is the tightest knit of all I've observed. I get a kick out of reading everything they post at the AO Shack. Here's one that made me proud, one that our Association member Peter Schwab recently posted, talking about carrier flight deck crews: "Been on FOUR and have seen what you describe on all (S**t happens even when its not on purpose). It has been posted and I agree, Hancock had a smooth deck -- best of the four (my opinion) with little conflict. Worst of the four (probably FDR in late 60's)" Enjoyed that, Peter.

Comments

Hello

Name: Richard L. Baker
Email_Address: gbldivmrk@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: OP div
Date: 17 Mar 2004
Time: 20:43

Comments

Was not aboard very long, made part of the final deployment and then the decommisioning. Still have fond memories of the old gal.

Name: Eric Beazer
Email_Address: whooshka.1@netzero.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: V1/V6
Date: 17 Mar 2004
Time: 18:36

Comments

was in V6 division and later placed in Vi division, Tractor Driver in both Div.

Name: Louie Adame
Email_Address: laccpoa@ix.netcom.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: V1-Division f
Date: 17 Mar 2004
Time: 11:48

Comments

i was a deck ape and assigned to fly 2, i had a super time, till i got hurt.

Name: TED CONRAD
Email_Address: CTDCNR@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944/46
Division_Squadron_Division: E DIVISON
Date: 17 Mar 2004
Time: 10:05

Comments

ENJOY THE WEB SITE

Name: Kerry C. Dauphinee` (AKA - Novak)
Email_Address: KDauphinee@satx.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972 - 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 Ships Company
Date: 16 Mar 2004
Time: 17:15

Comments

I am very proud to have served on "Fighting Hanna"

Name: Dennis Petrillo
Email_Address: vdack@comcast.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: '75-'76
Division_Squadron_Division: weapons
Date: 16 Mar 2004
Time: 15:38

Comments

Good chow and fresh water during Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind ops. Good memories of that crazy time

Name: anthony del conte
Email_Address: tdelc1@optonline.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1953-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: catapults
Date: 16 Mar 2004
Time: 09:22

Comments

plank owner as a result of re-commission 1954,served as catapult console operator during this period '53-55

Name: Warren Lee Thompson USN/RET
Email_Address: WLThompson@shellOPUS.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974 - 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 DIVISION
Date: 15 Mar 2004
Time: 21:24

Comments

Enjoyed my stay on the Hancock even though I was just an Airmen Aprentice back then. In 1975 I remember my first Westpac.

Name: WarrenLeeThompson
Email_Address: WLThompson@shellOPUS.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974 - 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Division
Date: 15 Mar 2004
Time: 20:53

Comments

I enjoy the site, wish there were more pictures of the Ship, I have old pictures of the Vietnamise Helicopters that were on board during the fall of Siagon and evacuation of refugees.

Name: WarrenLeeThompson
Email_Address: WLThompson@shellOPUS.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974 - 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Division
Date: 15 Mar 2004
Time: 20:43

Comments

Reported aboard 12/05/1974 and departed with orders 12/14/1975 to VP-46 at Moffett Field CA.

Name: Cdr Joseph P. Collins
Email_Address: Stonefieldjpc@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962 - 1963
Division_Squadron_Division: XO staff / Engineering
Date: 15 Mar 2004
Time: 16:46

Comments

My wife and I currently reside just north of Orlando FL. Looking forward to hearing fro shipmates.

Name: ronald gulbranson MM2
Email_Address: swaby91@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 2/57 7/60
Division_Squadron_Division: m div AER
Date: 15 Mar 2004
Time: 11:29

Comments

no comments

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2004 REUNION COMING CLOSER. Be sure to make your reservations at the Westin Hotel soon. Our blocked rooms are going fast. Check out the link to the Reunion Page. All the latest information is on there. Great tours, 2 hospitality rooms, lots of sea stories and memories to be exchanged. Time is running out. Also be sure to send in your registration form. See everyone in Millbrae CA. Remember, the Westin Hotel has FREE shuttle to the San Francisco Airport. Contact me for ANY information you need.

Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: mverville@direcway.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: CO's Office/AIMD
Date: 14 Mar 2004
Time: 20:08

Comments

I'm trying to locate a cruise book for the 1975 WestPac. I left the ship before they became available. Anyone know how I can acquire one? Drop me an email or do a post to the log if you can help. Thanks!

Name: Richard E. Dellwo
Email_Address: CALRANCHO@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: Strike Operations
Date: 14 Mar 2004
Time: 17:31

Comments

This is truly a great web site for all of us old Hanna Sailors. Thanks for putting it together.

Name: Al "ABE" Abram SFP2/HT2
Email_Address: abramal@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: R-DIVISION PIPE/WELD Shop
Date: 14 Mar 2004
Time: 16:21

Comments

Well another day and I have a new E-MAIL address Use to be AOL but changed to Cox.net. I can remeber when there was 2 1st class PO's on restriction getting intoxicated in the pipe shop. think it was stoolie and abram then good old Chif Barber caught 5 of us drinking beer in the carpenter shop weel he told us to get rid of it and he left so we locked the doors and got rid of it HMMM. Good old days Evans, Myers are you guys out there???? Take care shipmates.

Name: Phil Brown ADJ-2
Email_Address: stude67a@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972 westpac
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-24
Date: 14 Mar 2004
Time: 05:36

Comments

Are there any VF-24 Fighting Red Checher Tails out their?

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n. Pres. & Membership Chair.
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 13 Mar 2004
Time: 13:04

Comments

ORISKANY UPDATE. Two Hancock Association shipmates -- Joe Bizet from Shreveport and Grady Herron from Longview, TX -- visited last Thursday and we went out to check out Oriskany. Grady served aboard Oriskany as well as Hancock. We were allowed to drive up to a fenced-off area where you can get a pretty good look at the port side of the ship. She's port side to. The huge facility at the pier where she is berthed was an industrial plant to convert iron ore to iron carbide (I was told by a worker for Texas Docks & Railways, who owns the dock. The iron ore conversion facility went bankrupt because of the competion with Japanese steel, he said.) They are removing all sorts of stuff from Oriskany. We identified bunk frames among the rubbish being off loaded. A worker said they are going to remove the wood from the flight deck. I told him a bunch of Oriskany vets would like to have a piece! Modify my previous posting to say look at 3 o'clock rather than 1:30 o'clock when you are driving out Suntide Road.

Name: Bill Ragland
Email_Address: beriver@cmaaccess.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: B Oil Shack
Date: 12 Mar 2004
Time: 21:30

Comments

Like to hear from anyone who was aboard from 1964-1966. Great website!

Name: alex gardner
Email_Address: peacepipe@insight.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 0none
Division_Squadron_Division: 1st 150
Date: 12 Mar 2004
Time: 21:27

Comments

Proud American! Proud of all who served ! God bless us all. Bro Haa!

Name: Ellis Eugene (Gene) Babb
Email_Address: Babbriggins@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: US Navy Pharmacist Mate
Date: 12 Mar 2004
Time: 13:29

Comments

I would like to hear from some of my crewmates that were aboard when I was aboard. You will be replying to my daughter's email address, so it may take me a couple of days to respond. I was aboard from her christening until the end of WWII.

Name: Robin Nieman
Email_Address: Rbutch51@aol.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-212
Date: 11 Mar 2004
Time: 19:08

Comments

IT was different

Name: Ercell Phillips
Email_Address: phillbetty@core.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1961-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: VF211
Date: 11 Mar 2004
Time: 10:22

Comments

One of the most excilerating times of my life. Learned discipline, organization and commitment to team work. Ercell Phillips AMS3

Name: Lawrence E. Owings ( Leo )
Email_Address: larryo@shasta.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967- 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Div
Date: 10 Mar 2004
Time: 21:26

Comments

I have found some old shipmates on your web page and plan on joining the Hancock Association and may go to the reunion in May.

Name: edward james (jim) hudson
Email_Address: jim.hudson3@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: marine detatchment
Date: 10 Mar 2004
Time: 17:26

Comments

For the family of Charles J. Odend’hal, Jr., C/O of the USS Hancock in the late 1950s, and class of 1932, US Naval Academy.What a nice surprise to hear from Margaret J. Odend’hal-Creelman and R.Eventoff. I will do my best to recount some of the more interesting highlights of my relationship with your father and grandfather, respectively. It probably would be more appropriate, however, if I were to send my comments and impressions regarding Captain Odend’hal to you personally inasmuch as there may not be that many current Association members who might remember him. I have made note of your individual e-mail addresses.I have nothing but admiration and affection for Captain Odend’hal; I learned so much from him. As his Marine orderly I was with him virtually every day, both on the bridge at sea and during stays in port. Aside from learning much about the tremendous competency in which he handled a ship’s operations, there were other outstanding qualities which to this day I still try to emulate although, admittedly, sometimes not too successfully. He was a real human being,Captain Odend’hal was always very good to me. I was only 18 and had the responsibility of a young family. In fact, my first son was born while we were at sea off the Pacific Coast preparing for overseas deployment. Captain Odend’hal would always try to ensure that my duty requirements, particularly while at Alameda or Hunters Point, would be such that adequate time would be available for my family. (Not much he could do while we were on West Pac cruises, however.) After moving to Washington, D.C. from the Bay Area in 1968 to begin a career with the Central Intelligence Agency (now retired), we rented a little house in Chevy Chase, MD. Captain Odend’hal made a point to visit us one evening on his way home from work in Silver Spring. I believe he was working for the Bunker Ramo Corporation at the time, and he and his wife, Peg, lived in a brick house in Arlington VA on 18th street.

Name: Jim Douglas
Email_Address: jimnjoeann@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1945-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: E Division
Date: 10 Mar 2004
Time: 12:02

Comments

Visited the Hornet at Alameda recently, and recommend the tour for anyone attending the reunion in May.

Name: Bob Willis
Email_Address: willisrj@machlink.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-115
Date: 10 Mar 2004
Time: 07:24

Comments

Looking for any of the guys from VA-115

Name: Beecher Wiggins
Email_Address: bwiggins@kconline.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: !944/45
Division_Squadron_Division: Air group-VT7
Date: 09 Mar 2004
Time: 19:09

Comments

saw the Lew Richfield comment recently, do you remember Robt. Whiteman , also a VT 7 pilot ? I was turret gunner in his crew.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 08 Mar 2004
Time: 19:53

Comments

In the posting I just made a few minutes ago, I referred to R. Eventoff as grandson of Captain Odend'hal. I should have said, of course, "grandson or granddaughter."

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Greetings from the Hancock Association to Margaret J. Odend'hal-Creelman and R. Eventoff. Margaret is the daughter of Captain Charles J. Odend'hal and R. Eventoff is his grandson. They posted recently. Captain Odend'hal was Hannah's CO from January 1957 to February 1958. Since we now have his date of death, I will publish his name in the "TAPS" section of the June issue of the Hannah News. Survivors of shipmates are eligible to become Associate Members of the Hancock Association. Many do so because they want to maintain or establish a connection with the ship and the men who served aboard. We have about 140 members who may have been aboard while Captain Odend'hal was Commanding Officer. I welcome E-mails with questions or comments.

Name: R. Eventoff
Email_Address: therainevent@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956 - 1958
Division_Squadron_Division: US Navy
Date: 08 Mar 2004
Time: 13:22

Comments

My Grandfather was Captain Charles J. Odend'hal. Mr. Hudson, thank you for mentioning him in your post, were it not for that I would have never discovered this site and I look forward to hearing some of your stories about my Grandfather who passed away June 9th 1982, as would his surviving children.

Name: JOSEPH D. BYRD
Email_Address: BYRDJJ@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: AIRMAN - AVIATION
Date: 08 Mar 2004
Time: 12:27

Comments

REALLY LIKE THE WEBSITE. HOPE TO FIND AN OLD BUDDY. "BRAMLETT" FROM NORTH MISSISSIPPI. ( PONTOTOC OR TUPELO AREA. )

Name: W.D. Wolfe
Email_Address: vulfkhan@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-24/AIMD
Date: 08 Mar 2004
Time: 11:51

Comments

FYI, the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos is worth visiting if you happen to have any sparetime during your sojourn here in the Bay Area this Spring...

Name: Shawn M. Roberts, son of Roger Perry Roberts
Email_Address: smrbr549@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: not sure I think 1960/1967
Division_Squadron_Division: Radioman
Date: 07 Mar 2004
Time: 22:07

Comments

Does anyone remember my Dad ?? He passed away on the 1st of Jan. 2004. So if anyone could let me know if you knew him, if you could email me and let me know about the times you had with my Dad. Thanks for your time and trouble. Thanks again, Shawn.

Name: Margaret J Odend'hal-Creelman
Email_Address: creelman@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: US Navy
Date: 07 Mar 2004
Time: 21:54

Comments

My Father was Capt. Charles J. Odend'hal, Jr. USN class '32 Naval Academy, Captain of the USS Hancock in the late 1950's .

Name: Allen Steiner
Email_Address: asteiner@jagsconsulting.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: GM Division
Date: 07 Mar 2004
Time: 20:48

Comments

Hope all crewmembers are in good health.

Name: Houser Roger D
Email_Address: trhouser@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: W Division
Date: 07 Mar 2004
Time: 18:09

Comments

just looking for W division

Name: Bill Thompson ADCS USN Ret
Email_Address: ADCS@telco4u.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: '70-'71 '75-'76
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD Im2 Div
Date: 07 Mar 2004
Time: 09:05

Comments

For Tim Mullen: Tim: I sent you an email the other day with my corrected email address,but don't know whether you received it . Regarding the reunion: I would love to attend but as I am in the home rental business,& that is part of my busiest time of year with the USN /NATO military arriving in the London area, I won't be able to. Maybe another time!

Name: Robert C. Adams
Email_Address: rcadams12@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: OPS-Ass't Air Intell
Date: 06 Mar 2004
Time: 20:38

Comments

Wanted to let everyone know my new email address: rcadams12@aol.com. Also am looking for any one with info on a then LT J. Howay, who was the JAG on board from 63 to at least 65. -

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A CLOSER VIEW OF ORISKANY. I have previously reported that you can't get close to where ex-USS Oriskany is berthed in the Corpus Christi ship channel. There is good news. On weekdays from 10 AM to 3 PM cars will be permitted to drive past the security point and out onto the pier right next to the ship (after a waiver is signed and a pass issued.) This will afford a much better view than has been available to the public for the past few weeks. But be warned -- seeing her up close may not be pleasant. As I heard a lady comment when she was towed within a hundred feet of us near the Harbor Bridge, "Poor baby." Her glory is no longer visually apparent, but no doubt it will live on in the hearts of her former crewmen. To reach her, take Exit 7 on I-37 at Corpus, and go north on Suntide Road. As you drive Suntide, keep an eye out at your 1:30 position and you'll be able to see her in the ship channel, mostly hidden by the facility at which she is berthed. When you have gone about a mile on Suntide, and pass Flint Hills Resources on your left, you'll be at the top of a hill and you'll see the road end at the ship channel straight ahead. After crossing the railroad track, turn right on to Marvin Berry Road and proceed eastward on the public road to the guard house on the left. (Caution signs at the railroad crossings warn that the trains are automated! No live operator?!!) If any former crewmen make this trip, I'd be glad to hear what you think.

Name: Garrett, William H.
Email_Address: garrettbggg@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1953-- 1956
Division_Squadron_Division: Fox - Gunnery
Date: 06 Mar 2004
Time: 17:06

Comments

Looking for Dean Rautenkranz, FT2 aboard Hancock 1953-1954 from Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Name: Lew Richfield
Email_Address: drlewrichfield@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1943-1944
Division_Squadron_Division: Torpedo Pilot
Date: 06 Mar 2004
Time: 12:28

Comments

Looking for Richard Skobell from Rochester New York. Former VT pilot

Name: TIM MULLEN
Email_Address: TIMCATHY_MUL@MSN.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 ARRESTING GEAR
Date: 05 Mar 2004
Time: 21:04

Comments

For Bill Thompson: Tried to email you using ADCS@teloc4u.net and it did not work. When I left the ship in 66 I stayed in as a reservist and then went back on active duty in 73. I still have a jumperwith YN2 on it. Going to bring it to reunion along with my whites. Are you going to be at reunion. If so, DO BRING to jumper uniform. You would not believe the way your fellow Hannah shipmates will enjoy the uniform. To anyone else reading this and attending the reunion: If you got a uniform bring it.

Name: ANDREW P. EDMUNDSON
Email_Address: aedmund@frontiernet.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: B DIV FIREROOM # 3
Date: 05 Mar 2004
Time: 19:39

Comments

LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS FROM FIREROOM # 3 CONTACT ME IF YOU LIKE

Name: Max Pate
Email_Address: max_pate@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 AG
Date: 05 Mar 2004
Time: 12:04

Comments

Just signed up for the San Francisco reunion. V2 AG lets meet in SF! May 19-23...Where is Kermit, Robert, Zippie and the others. First round on me, AG 66-70 Crew..

Name: JAMES BENTLEY JR
Email_Address: JBENTLEYJR@COMCAST.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: SUPPLY
Date: 04 Mar 2004
Time: 11:46

Comments

LOOKING FOR A FRIEND I SERVED WITH, MIKE COLEMAN JR ON THE USS ORISKANY CVA-34, 1958-1962. MIKE THEN WHEN ON TO SERVE ON THE HANCOCK FROM LATE 1962 ON. I THINK HIS RATE WAS CS3

Name: William A. Hennessey
Email_Address: williesue@spiralcomm.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: R-Div
Date: 04 Mar 2004
Time: 09:51

Comments

Love the site. Keep up the good work Don.

Name: AMHC(RET) AARON PLUMP
Email_Address: ATOZWELLNESS@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VA212
Date: 02 Mar 2004
Time: 15:49

Comments

SOME OF THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE

Name: Bill Thompson ADCS USN Ret
Email_Address: ADCS@teloc4u.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: '71-'71 '75 -'76
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD IM2 Div
Date: 02 Mar 2004
Time: 12:38

Comments

For Tim Mullen: I also can still wear (and have done so ) my dress blue crackerjack uniform that I wore up until 1973 when I made CPO. I have my uniform with my 1st class AD crow ,hashmarks ,USS Hancock shoulder patch and ribbons ,not to mention my pea coat & bridge coat. I also still have and can fit into my khaki unforms to this day . I guess I'm bragging,as my weight hasn't varied much in 40 years,from 138lbs when I joined to 166 lbs today,but that's just inheritance not discipline!

Name: Harry O. Anderson
Email_Address: deershot@rochester.rr.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 11111
Division_Squadron_Division: 11111
Date: 02 Mar 2004
Time: 09:37

Comments

Member of Helicopter squadron (HS-2), aboard USS Enterprise 1972-1973 1974-1975

Name: CHRISTINE GARASIMOWICZ FORDE
Email_Address: clf350@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: ? 1945-46
Division_Squadron_Division: Engine Room
Date: 02 Mar 2004
Time: 08:18

Comments

My Dad, John Garasimowicz served on the Hancock. He is very proud of his service to our country, I was perusing for some memorabilia for Father's Day. Thanks and God Bless to all of you who served our country so bravely!!

Name: Tony Ferguson
Email_Address: texson54@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-55
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 16:52

Comments

looking for anyone who served with me would to go shoot the breeze. contact asap!

Name: Lewis J. Hutsel (cox. (T) V6 NR
Email_Address: k0zvm@missvalley.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944 - 01/26/45
Division_Squadron_Division: V6 Air Department
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 14:33

Comments

Information of Jan.21-1945 500 lb bomb explosion I was 1 of the 46 Critically injured

Name: Martin O. Fisher Jr.
Email_Address: marty113@shawneelink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: R-Division
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 14:09

Comments

I served aboard the Hancocock as an HTC. I am glad to see a web page dedicated to the old gal.

Name: Mark T. Carr
Email_Address: marc616@webtv.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 15 apr 44 15 apr 46
Division_Squadron_Division: E Div. IC gang
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 13:26

Comments

Very good site lots of info.

Name: Edward E. Boraski, JR
Email_Address: nicoleboraski@patmedia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 Air Department
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 10:15

Comments

Please contact me through my email account if there is anyone who has served in the V2 division from 1966 to 1969. Thanks!! Great site!

Name: Thomas W. Field
Email_Address: fieldt@maineline.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1945-
Division_Squadron_Division: U.S.Army
Date: 01 Mar 2004
Time: 09:50

Comments

I stood radio watch on the trip from the Phillipines to San Francisco.

Name: Charles M. (Mike) Gilbert, USAF Ret.
Email_Address: mikey12346@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945 (my father)
Division_Squadron_Division: Unknown
Date: 29 Feb 2004
Time: 17:23

Comments

Still searching for someone who might hsve known my father, F1c Glaucson H. Gilbert. KIA 4/7/45 by a Jap kamikaze plane during the battle of Okinawa. He was 22 years old at the time, and was from Spartanburg, SC. I believe he was assigned to one of the engine rooms.

Name: James Stephens
Email_Address: jamesstephens55@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: VA212
Date: 29 Feb 2004
Time: 05:40

Comments

thanks for site

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For Albert Brewster and Paul Reynolds: I too remember Gunner Beck. Although I was a member of the Marine Detachment, Gunner Beck would frequently pass through the Marine Detachment quarters over the two year period I was aboard and we would exchange hellos. There may also have been instances when I would be required by the ship’s Captain or Executive Officer (I was a very young orderly) to contact Gunner Beck for official purposes.

If I recall correctly. Gunner Beck didn’t engage in a lot of small talk. He also held the respect of many of the Marines in the Detachment who had the privilege of knowing him. I would have made two West PAC cruises with Gunner Beck, 1957 and 1958,and I was able to find his pictures in my now very dilapidated (thanks to my sons and grandkids) cruise books.

I also found a picture of you, Al, on page 177 of the ’57 book. If I’m not mistaken, you’re in the back row, second from the left, standing between L.E. Danny and A.J. Wilson. I couldn’t find Paul, however, probably because he may have been transferred prior to the group cruise book pictures being taken.

Hope to get to the reunion in May.

Edward James (Jim) Hudson

Comments

THE REUNION! I just answered an Email from Tom Davenport about attending only part of the reunion. I got all excited about it! Here's what I wrote to Tom: Yes, Tom, as a member of the Hancock Association you are welcome to come at any time and participate in anything you want to as long as you register with AFRI and pay the fees, etc. Sorry, but the banquet will be Sunday night. That's the most reasonable time for most attendees.

If you have any special requests, needs, or questions, Wayne Erven is handling the details of the reunion. Sure hope you can come. It will be a great one!

I'm looking forward to riding the BART and going to a baseball game and going on all the tours and visiting Alcatraz and going to the Buena Vista for Irish Coffee and to the Top of the Mark and seeing the Golden Gate again and Treasure Island and Alameda and Pier 3 and the old Navy Exchange and Hornet and seeing John Finn, and ..., and..., and...!

Tom

Name: Lowell Peterson
Email_Address: djwitte@hutchtel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: CVA19 the F Division
Date: 28 Feb 2004
Time: 07:50

Comments

Looking for anyone that remembers my dad. He would love to hear from you. Email me at djwitte@hutchtel.net

Name: Paul Reynolds
Email_Address: rdixie@cybernet.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: jan54-feb57
Division_Squadron_Division: V-5 Av Ord. AO2
Date: 27 Feb 2004
Time: 08:23

Comments

New to this internet stuff. big fingers hit wrong key. Very good info. Will be looking into joining the association. In reading some of the comments (Albert Brewester, he mentioned Gunner Beck. Rember him well . Yes he was a great sailor to serve with. )I was ammo belting PO . When I first came aboard I was assigned to V-2 Cats. Also did some time as Master of Arms.

Name: DAVE LUNCH
Email_Address: KF4SIQ@IAG.NET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: OA DIVISION
Date: 27 Feb 2004
Time: 04:32

Comments

No comment at this time.

Name: john f mckenney
Email_Address: mckenney_j@nsn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: A division ,refers
Date: 26 Feb 2004
Time: 14:47

Comments

will join the assoc. immediately

Name: Sid Howard
Email_Address: lyneta@hdo.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: vf211
Date: 26 Feb 2004
Time: 14:17

Comments

looking for pictures of F8A planes of VF211

Name: Paul Reynolds
Email_Address: rdixie@cybernetisp.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: V6 Division
Date: 26 Feb 2004
Time: 11:26

Comments

good information. more people need to sign on.

Name: william m potts
Email_Address: maryannpotts@chwchospital.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955/1956
Division_Squadron_Division: division v-6
Date: 26 Feb 2004
Time: 09:05

Comments

req ,copy of newsletter, please,

Name: Paul West
Email_Address: handcrft@localnet.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Aviation Ordinance & Fuels
Date: 26 Feb 2004
Time: 07:45

Comments

Great Site....

Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 AG
Date: 25 Feb 2004
Time: 21:14

Comments

TO "Prosperous TOM" Wimberly: You are going to get me in to trouble with your comments about uniforms still fitting. I stated, "I did not gain any weight since New Orleans." I retired from the Navy January 1992, and YES, I gained some weight up to the time I decided to purchase the NEW set of whites just for the 2002 reunion in New Orleans. TOM - which uniform, whites or blues, would you like me to wear? Uniform of The Day in MAY in SF?

Name: John V. Palmer
Email_Address: dove@nvols.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 25 Dec 57- 9 Oct 59
Division_Squadron_Division: R Div.
Date: 25 Feb 2004
Time: 15:24

Comments

Have 1958 and 1959 books And a lot of other stuff.News Paper clips.Thanks for a GOOD afternoon reading the entries. While @ va Meet a man that was from Lake tahoe with a HANOCK Hat ,great time talking to him.He was on ship in the 40'ds.

Comments

JUST READ PAUL GALANTI BIO. IT WAS GREAT TO SEE THIS BIO AS I WAS ON HANNAH WHEN THIS TOOK PLACE. I REMEMBER HIM AS HE WAS OFTEN A VISITOR TO OUR OPS DEPT. MAYBE HE WILL BE AT THE REUNION. HOPE SO.ANY WAY, PAUL IT WAS REALLY GREAT TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN DOING WITH YOUR LIFE. GOD BLESS.

Comments

Shipmates: What are we going to do with a guy like Tim Mullen who is bragging about still fitting into his uniform from 30 years ago? Revolting. Sickening. I know it is true, because he wore the uniform at dinner at New Orleans two years ago! Smarty-pants. "Prosperous Tom" (250 lbs) signing off.

Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: mverville@direcway.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: CO's Office/AIMD
Date: 24 Feb 2004
Time: 19:40

Comments

Just a note to inform my fellow shipmates who may not know that those who served during Operation Frequent Wind (Fall of Saigon) are eligible for the Vietnam Service Medal. Originally the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was awarded. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-314—December 2, 2002), Section 542 authorizes service members who received the AFEM for Operation Frequent Wind (Evacuation of Saigon, South Vietnam) the option to convert it to the Vietnam Service Medal. By the way - a separate AFEM was also awarded to those who participated in Operation Eagle Pull during the same deployment in 1975. If you have any questions or need assistance - feel free to drop me an email and I will be glad to assist.

Name: Spencer P. Jones
Email_Address: spjones92550@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: OI div
Date: 24 Feb 2004
Time: 16:36

Comments

Looking for anyone from these yrs. I have Cruise Books and plenty of photos

Name: Dennis J. Ford
Email_Address: pdy_ms_df@nwoca.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 Division
Date: 24 Feb 2004
Time: 11:44

Comments

No comments, just hoping to hear from some ship mates.

Name: Robert Wilson
Email_Address: caparell00@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: N & OS
Date: 24 Feb 2004
Time: 10:41

Comments

If any member who served during this time please email. Looking fo OS seaman Norman

Name: Bennie Gabe Snider
Email_Address: Bennie.Gabe@Verizon.Net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: E Div. - IC Group
Date: 24 Feb 2004
Time: 07:07

Comments

Many special memories of my days abord the USS Hancock. I have been in contact with several shipmates for many years and always look forward to hearing from them and receiving the Hannah News. Will always remember the shipmates buried at sea. Have attended many of our reunions and plan to continue attending as long as my health permits. I wear my Hancock hat often and always receive many comments from people and especially from those that have served in the Navy.

Name: Tom Boring
Email_Address: ersamj@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Division
Date: 24 Feb 2004
Time: 03:37

Comments

Great website. Just checking to see if anyone I know had logged in.

Name: Larry Wood
Email_Address: thesupergeek@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: No Years
Division_Squadron_Division: Unknown
Date: 23 Feb 2004
Time: 23:31

Comments

I'm trying to put together a gift for my dad who served on the Hancock during the Korean war. Basically I want to restore his tour book. After coming home his book was borrowed and passed around and someone tore out the page with his picture on it. I was wondering if anyone could do a photocopy of the page for me. I am willing to pay for the time and effort. The tour book is named "Far Eastern Crusade 1955 & 1956 USS Hancock CVA-19". The missing page is 191&192, but I'm not sure which side/page he is on. My dad, John Wood, was an electrician. If anyone happens to know him I'd love to hear from you as well. Please let me know if you can do this, I'd really appreciate it. Many thanks.

Name: David Pilkington son of LC Pilkington
Email_Address: pettyfan71801@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1943-??
Division_Squadron_Division: CB/EO
Date: 23 Feb 2004
Time: 22:14

Comments

Dad passed away in '74. Trying to find out if this is the same Hancock he took to New Gun.

Comments

INTERESTING POST! - from Michael R. Verville. Thanks for the kind remarks. Congratulations; you have achieved a lot. I have looked for Robert Morrisey with no luck. I have 1,992 names in my membership data base, and 382 prospects who didn't join in my prospect file, and another 500-600 names in a file of former members. There may be some duplication within that last file mentioned. But among those 2,900 or so -- no Robert Morrisey. But think about this -- next week or next month or next year he may go on line. You need to join the Association and get a roster and start a serious search for some shipmates. Send me your address and I'll send you a copy of our newsletter. We don't take credit cards. Maybe someday, but not yet. This is a lean, low budget operation which depends on a few volunteers willing to work their tails off with no remuneration. Twenty dollars dues for two years; can you believe it?

Comments

PENCIL ME IN AS A "SHOW" FOR THE REUNION. I HAVE EVERYTHING ARRANGED EXCEPT WHAT IS TO GO IN TO MY SUITCASE. I did not gain any weight since New Orleans so my dress whites will be at the reunion too. Is there anyone else who has a uniform that still fits? If so, bring it along and wear it at the banquet. My uniform went over VERY well. Brought back some memories for fellow shipmates. In any case, hope to see a lot of 64-66 (timeframe) shipmates.

Name: Gilbert Loya
Email_Address: loyagj@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: G-Div.
Date: 23 Feb 2004
Time: 19:46

Comments

Hello Shipmates

Name: John W. Rogers
Email_Address: jrogfmf@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 72-73
Division_Squadron_Division: Dental
Date: 23 Feb 2004
Time: 19:06

Comments

Great web sit! After being out 17 years I enlisted in the reserves, this time Iam serving with the Marines. 4 FSSG 4DENCO Det 3 Got back from Iraq in july, getting to old for this!!!! DT1(FMF)

Comments

First a quick note to Tom - Thanks for all the postings in the Log. You've helped a lot of your former comrades and/or their family members keep in touch with their fellow Hancock crew-members. As for me, I looked through the entire log and only saw one name that I recognized (the Skipper P.J. Ryan). It makes you realize how many sailors served on the Hancock. I've often wondered what ever happened to CDR E. H. West and LCDR D.P. Garvey. It's been more than 30 years, however, I still owe them a debt of gratitude for taking a young 17-18 year old "snotty-nosed"sailor and turning him into a man. I never got the chance to ever tell them how I felt, but thought by chance they might see this email or someone who knows them might pass it on. I wouldn't be where I am today (about to take command as a U.S. Army Central Board Select Project Manager, COL/GS-15) if they hadn't taken me under their wing and showed me what life was all about. Tom - one final request - Do your records show any history of an AE2 Robert (Bob) Morrisey (If I remember right, I think he hailed from NY)? He was a friend of both myself and my wife. We haven't seen him in almost thirty years. He was the guy who introduced me to my lovely wife. I guess I owe him something also. That's it for now. Keep up the great work.

Name: Jim Bowman
Email_Address: jimtudy@teays.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958 1961
Division_Squadron_Division: US Marines
Date: 23 Feb 2004
Time: 18:06

Comments

Great time

Name: Michael R. Verville
Email_Address: mverville@direcway.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: Captain's Office & AEMD
Date: 23 Feb 2004
Time: 17:40

Comments

Enjoyed reading the various articles on the website. Don has done a wonderful job on the site. I had some good times while assigned to the Hancock and this site has brought back some of those good memories. I met my wife of almost 30 years while assigned. Keep up the good work.

Name: Albert Brewster
Email_Address: Albert.Brewster@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: V-5: Bomb Elevators
Date: 22 Feb 2004
Time: 16:12

Comments

From Hunters Point to West Pac and back, both times: good days, good shipmates, great memories. My boss, Gunner Beck, was a truly great sailor.

Name: Bill Thompson ADCS USN Ret
Email_Address: ADCS@telco4u.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 70-71 75-76
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD IM2
Date: 22 Feb 2004
Time: 13:58

Comments

Left Hanna after decom. '76. Transferred to USS Coral Sea (CV-43)(AIMD IM2 Div) '76 -'78 VQ-1 Guam (Power Plants), ''78-81 CINCUSNAVEUR London UK '81 -'88. Admiral's Staff .Retired 1988 Applied for membership last week

Name: DAVE NEWCOMER
Email_Address: NONE YET
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 71-74
Division_Squadron_Division: OI DIV
Date: 22 Feb 2004
Time: 08:59

Comments

GREAT SITE

Name: Carlos Masters
Email_Address: carlosmexus@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974 - 1976
Division_Squadron_Division: V- 3 Division
Date: 22 Feb 2004
Time: 00:26

Comments

No comments

Name: Charles Rodman
Email_Address: jrod52334@aol.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1953-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 catapults
Date: 20 Feb 2004
Time: 15:30

Comments

Not a new memnber.Still a great web-site.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Association Pres & Membership Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 19 Feb 2004
Time: 21:13

Comments

FOR CINDY, WHO POSTED ABOUT HER DAD ON FEB. 18 -- Cindy, I do keep track of information like that. Would like to have your Dad's full name and date of death. Also, do you know what division he was in, or what sort of work he did? Also would like to have your name if you are willing to give it. Just E-mail me direct. I will list your Dad' s name in our records. That way, if anybody ever asks, I'll have some information. Thanks.

Name: J Britton
Email_Address: Chris9cal@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 03/1956
Division_Squadron_Division: E Div
Date: 19 Feb 2004
Time: 17:53

Comments

USS Bon Homme Richard, CVA 31

Name: Ronald (Ron) Day
Email_Address: reday@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: 3rd Division Gunnery
Date: 18 Feb 2004
Time: 18:55

Comments

Great Site. I enjoyed the time I served on the Hancock. I really wish I could remember my fellow shipmates. Remember the time coming back from WestPac in the early morning hours when battle stations was sounded due to explosions on the flight deck, it gave everyone an early morning wakeup call.

Name: Henry Truchanowicz
Email_Address: kingsj@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967- 1968
Division_Squadron_Division: HC-1
Date: 18 Feb 2004
Time: 18:42

Comments

Looking for anyone who served during this time to reconnect. Especially, you Smitty, Lt. Ruble , Lt. Wright or a guy named Mawy.

Name: Henry Truchanowicz
Email_Address: kingsj@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967- 1968
Division_Squadron_Division: HC-1
Date: 18 Feb 2004
Time: 18:41

Comments

Looking for anyone who served during this time to reconnect. Especially, you Smitty, Lt. Ruble , Lt. Wright or a guy named Mawy.

Name: Cindy
Email_Address: oorang@vtc.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Late 50's - Early 60's
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 18 Feb 2004
Time: 15:43

Comments

My Daddy, "Big John" Roscom was aboard the Hancock. Wondering if anyone remembers him and letting his shipmates know he passed away (cancer) in 1999.

Name: Victor G Cotten
Email_Address: cottenvictorg@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-76
Division_Squadron_Division: Fox Division
Date: 18 Feb 2004
Time: 07:34

Comments

The Hanna was my first ship after finishing Fire Control Tech "C" School ... I boarded Hanna in the Phillipines, we had to be flown out to the Hancock ... and boy what a RIDE ... after landing on the flight deck while flight opps were in progress ... was an experience that I have not forgotten ... !

Name: Tom Wimberly, Ass'n President
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 17 Feb 2004
Time: 13:31

Comments

On 11 Feb 2004 I made a posting telling of a planned Hancock WWII Marine mini-reunion. Today I received word from Albert Homiak that on account of health problems he has cancelled his plans to arrange this reunion.

Name: CARLOS PORTILLO
Email_Address: vfp63@directdsl.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963 - 1966
Division_Squadron_Division: SUPPLY - S-3 DIV.
Date: 17 Feb 2004
Time: 09:48

Comments

LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES WHO WERE IN S-3 DIVISION FROM 1963 - 1966

Name: Tom Wimberly, Hancock Ass'n President
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 17 Feb 2004
Time: 07:39

Comments

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW A WWII HANCOCK SAILOR. We get many posts along that line. My question: how serious are you? If there is a connection to Hancock, you can join as an Associate Member and really pursue your interest. REUNION ATTENDANCE: Hoping to see shipmates at the reunion? Why not post your intention to attend, like Jim McGill did in a preceding post. Talk it up! That way you can know some of the attendees in advance. (At the reunion, you will receive a list of those attending.) OUR ASSOCIATION WEBSITE. Nice to see a post from Don Mettler, our webmaster. Mostly he's behind the scenes. Those in the know realize how much he does for the Association. And just notice the number of hits and postings we get!

Name: William Harold Penniston
Email_Address: bpenniston1@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1943-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 16 Feb 2004
Time: 16:55

Comments

Wonderful website...My uncle, Harold Hagan, was on this ship during WWII. He was a fighter pilot and won the Navy Cross I'm told. He flew over the U.S.S Missouri during the Japanese Surrender. Would like to hear from anyone that knew him.

Name: JAMES D. McGILL
Email_Address: jimdjeanb460@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: OA - SHIP'S COMPANY
Date: 15 Feb 2004
Time: 16:56

Comments

Planning on attending the 2004 reunion in May. Hope to see you there.

Jim McGill

Name: Donald Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: B Division #4 Fireroom
Date: 15 Feb 2004
Time: 12:39

Comments

Just doing a little housekeeping, removing multiple posts and checking for functionality. Hope to see all of you at the reunion this May in SF. Should be a good time had by all. Make your reservations today.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Hancock Ass'n. President
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 15 Feb 2004
Time: 09:48

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OFFICERS FOR THE HANCOCK ASSOCIATION. At our membership meeting at every reunion, the Board recommends officers to be elected. Members who would like to be involved in running the Association and feel qualified to do so are invited to let us know. Send the information to me (by E-mail preferably) and I will circulate the word to the Board for their consideration.

Name: Tom Wimberly, Association Pres & Mbr Chairman
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 15 Feb 2004
Time: 09:40

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Jim Hudson -- thanks for the nice post. Look forward to seeing your stories. You might want to try to get them posted in the story section of the site. Otherwised the 2,000 character limit for a quarterdeck log entry may get in your way. Glad you mentioned LCOL D.R. Jones again. His membership expired in the year 2000, along with 64 others for whom we don't know the reason. Caused me to check my data base. Found that we knew only that Jones had been in the MarDet; didn't know he was C.O. or that he was a retired LCOL. I am now trying to get new members to tell me if they're retired military; I would like to show it in our roster and on their mailing label. To present members: if you are retired military, and it is not shown on your mailing label, please let me know. And thanks again to Jim.

Name: David A. Church HM1 Retired (Medical)
Email_Address: oldswab3@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: H Division
Date: 15 Feb 2004
Time: 01:56

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I am converting one room in my house to a Navy lounge. Old Hannah is set to star.

Name: HOWE, RANDY
Email_Address: pharmscape@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-164
Date: 14 Feb 2004
Time: 19:24

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PERSONNELMAN

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Just received my Association membership card in the mail today. I’ve got lots of stories to eventually impart based upon my two years aboard the Hancock (1956-1958) as a member of the Marine Detachment. Particularly stimulating and educational for me were my duties as the ship’s CO/XO orderly and the insights developed as the result of constantly being on the bridge with Captain Charles J Odend’hal while operating during our lengthy periods at sea. For the moment, however, let me begin with a shorter story.

Earlier (6 November) I had submitted to the Quarterdeck Log a few observations regarding my attendance at the recent funeral service of my Detachment commanding officer, Donald R. Jones. But were it not for this event, albeit a sad occasion, I would never have learned about the existence of the Hancock Association.

It was during the later reception on that day at the Fort Myer officers’ club that I noticed a small table displaying some of his personal memorabilia to include, of course, family photos and military decorations resulting from combat in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Jones was the recipient of the Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star with Combat V, and Purple Heart.

However, positioned on the table immediately next to these significant items was a little card, somewhat obscure, that my wife Mary Ann had noticed. On it were the words: “U.S.S Hancock CVA–19 Association, Donald R. Jones., member in good standing.” I, too, am very proud to be a member in good standing.

Name: Robert D Wilson
Email_Address: caparell00@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: OS +N
Date: 14 Feb 2004
Time: 18:26

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Its a great site I my make it to the reunion

Name: Brooks Ambos
Email_Address: anvil3@earthlink.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1966-68
Division_Squadron_Division: FDO & ACHO
Date: 14 Feb 2004
Time: 12:11

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Just found you! Well Done!

Name: Dave Tonnancour
Email_Address: ccdavet@centurytel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 crash crew
Date: 13 Feb 2004
Time: 13:47

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Had a great time on west pac cruise. would like to know what old shipmates are up to.

Name: Burton P. Alsup
Email_Address: lbalsup@tbcnet.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1954-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: CVA19
Date: 13 Feb 2004
Time: 11:13

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This is great, my husband Burt was on the hancock and has been wanting any information of it and the crew members he was with. Anyone who remembers him please e-mail us.

Name: Carol Schafer Sweeney
Email_Address: customphoto@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Jan 1945
Division_Squadron_Division: don't remember
Date: 13 Feb 2004
Time: 08:36

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My father, Ens Charles F. Schafer, Jr , USNR was attached as a fighter pilot on the Hancock in January 1945. He flew the Hellcat. He received a letter of commendation from Adm Halsey for meritorious conduct when an accidental explosion occurred on Jan 21, 1945. I would like to hear from anyone who may have known my father and any info you may provide.

Name: harry petroelje
Email_Address: hpetroelje@excite.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 71-73
Division_Squadron_Division: oe division
Date: 12 Feb 2004
Time: 15:50

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Scared kid coming of age,I'll never forget the experiance !!! What a machine !!!

Name: Michael Hannus
Email_Address: MikeLindaPC@cs.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: V5M (LATER GM DIV)
Date: 11 Feb 2004
Time: 17:18

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WOULD BE GREAT TO HEAR FROM ANYONE IN THE OLD 'GF' RATING. NEVER WAS VERY MANY OF US IN THE NAVY.

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WWII HANCOCK MARINE MINI-REUNION. Did you know we have nearly twenty members who were in the Marine Detachment in World War II? Albert Homiak (302/834-3020) and Reds Peterson (610/258-2646) are two of them. They are planning the mini-reunion. It will be June 2, 3 & 4 at Chadds Ford, PA (near West Chester). Albert says there is lots to see and do -- Longwood Gardens (former DuPont estate), Brandywine River (Wyeth) Museum, and Winterthur Museum, Gardens & Library. Call Albert or Reds for details and to show your interest. Albert says to his Marine shipmates, "Let's get together -- no excuses!"

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Note for CW3 Billy Brassel, who posted 2/10/04. Please see my posting of a day or two ago in response to Judy Gillenwater's post. Come back to the site and repost your message occasionally. You might have some luck. I will add your Dad's name and date of death to my list I publish in the roster when a roster is sent to new members. Also I will put it in "TAPS" in our next newsletter. Please E-mail me if you have any questions, or if you can give me the exact date of your Dad's death.

Name: Philip J. Howard, AZ3
Email_Address: Phil.Marla@prodigy.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: Ships company - AMID
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 22:44

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Some of the greatest days of my life were spent aboard. Our tour in Vietman still runs through my mind (in a positive way). Many terrific shipmates who worked long hours to get the job done.

Name: Mike McKinney
Email_Address: mxdad@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: OI Div. Radar E-5 CIC
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 20:00

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Would like to find John Huber! Just found site. Will join!

Name: Don Johnson BT2
Email_Address: Carmadon@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 61 to 65
Division_Squadron_Division: B divison boiler repair
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 18:24

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just updating my web site.and rembering when we were tenfoot tall and bulletproof. and who could forget cold iron watches and reheated coffee. or even better 4&4 watches for a week at a time.I,ll never forget , I have alot of memorys. Hope to relive some at the reunion. See you in may.

Name: Jerry Gimbel
Email_Address: jcgimb1@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Div Ships company
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 13:07

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I have many fond memories of my 2 westpak cruises aboard the happy hanna. The 007 club in PI weighs in with some unforgettable moments, and for some reason I can't forget the hanger bay being full of refugees in 1975.

Name: CW3 Billy W. Brassel
Email_Address: billy.brassel@ms.ngb.army.mil
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 44-45
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 10:17

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Son of Francis Carl Brassel, who was a shipmate during 44-45. I have a photo of him with some of the crew in front of some Japanese flags. I saw the one in the photo gallery on the home page and mine is just like that except a different crew and more rising sun flags by the plane. 206 to be exact. I would love for someone that knew or remembered by dad to contact me so we could talk. Daddy never told me much about his time during the Navy. He passed away Dec 90. If anyone else has this photo he is on the right side third row behind the fourth person in the front row. Looks like he is on one knee.

Name: Bill Thompson
Email_Address: ADCS@telco4u.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971 1975 1976
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD IM2
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 10:08

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Fightin' Hanna Finest in the 7th fleet,and the last of a proud tradition! My first tour I was an ADJ1 70-71 and my 2nd tour 75-76 I was an ADJC and was part of the decommissioning crew in 1976 . CVA One Niner the finest!

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For Judy Gillenwater, who posted on Feb. 9 -- Judy, I will search my files to see if I can find anything about our World War II shipmate your Dad Erskel E. Cox. We still have over 400 living WWII crewmembers, and within the past year, we have had 10 WWII shipmates join the Association. I guess more and more of them are getting on line! Recommend you come back to the site and post every month or so. Tomorrow we may get a website visitor who knew your Dad! For you young people -- get your old folks to get on line!

Name: Johnny Ozbun
Email_Address: jozbunart@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958- 1958
Division_Squadron_Division: VAW-11 Det. Delta
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 06:57

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oooooo

Name: Larry (Abe) Hermeling
Email_Address: lhermeling@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1955-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: E Div.
Date: 10 Feb 2004
Time: 04:01

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Do shipmates of 1956 period remember the "Milton Berle TV Show" televised aboard the Hancock after returning from a far east cruise? I recently found a VHS tape of that entire program on Ebay & purchased it. Elvis was a feature on that show. The tape is in Blk. and Wt. & is kind of grainy. Also on the show was Harry James, Buddy Rich, and Esther Williams who was brought aboard by crane. Elvis Presley appearance is why the tape was sold originally in 1989. The tape includes everything including the commercials.

Name: GEORGE POPE
Email_Address: POPEGEORGE1051@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 01-1972-10 -1972 01 1973 12-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: VF 211 AIRFRAME
Date: 09 Feb 2004
Time: 22:15

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I MADE TWO WESPAC CRUISE ON BOARD THE HANCOCK WITH VF211 MY SKIPPER WAS JIM DAVIS

Name: John LeJeune
Email_Address: scrollman@charter.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 64to66
Division_Squadron_Division: VF211
Date: 09 Feb 2004
Time: 14:43

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would anyone know how I could get the daily log book for 64 to66 cruise

Name: Judy Gillenwater
Email_Address: jgillenwater@shafferlaw.ne5
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: World War II
Division_Squadron_Division: Unknown
Date: 09 Feb 2004
Time: 12:01

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I am the daughter of Erskel E. Cox who served aboard the Hancock during WWII. Daddy was always proud to have served his country. He passed away 02/27/02 - did return to the sea for a 3 month cruise on cargo liner 2000 and fulfilled his dream of being at sea again.

Name: JEFF JOHNSON
Email_Address: WIDOWMAKER@STNY.RR.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00-00
Division_Squadron_Division: 00000
Date: 08 Feb 2004
Time: 16:23

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NICE WEBSITE

Name: Gary F. Green
Email_Address: salty@casco.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1955-57
Division_Squadron_Division: V2-"Cats"
Date: 08 Feb 2004
Time: 08:43

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Long time since I visited the site and am quite impressed. I have recently reconnected with a few shipmates and have throurghly enjoyed the extensive phone conversations. I think fondly back on my time aboard, especially the cruise to "West Pac" in 55-6

Name: James G. (Skip) Dunlap
Email_Address: boris462@cox.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD Jet Shop
Date: 08 Feb 2004
Time: 00:50

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Still looking for Big Mike, Crazy Lary, and the rest of the Mooshounds. I'm here, where are you!

Name: jose' huerta
Email_Address: jhuertajr0@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: medical
Date: 07 Feb 2004
Time: 22:36

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hm-2.

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ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: Because of our unusual system of dues covering two years, and because the first dues were collected in 1978, we have a lot more members whose dues expire in the even numbered years. Over 70 % of our members have 2004 expirations. At the moment, that totals 966 memberships which expire this summer. To assist the Treasurer and Membership Chairman in handling this big load of 2004 expirations, please pay on time or early. When people don't pay on time, we send postcard reminders after the September issue, requesting payment or feedback information, and if we get no response, we send another postcard after the December issue. Please pay on time; help us avoid the expense of "second notices." You will note on your mailing labels for the Hannah News that we have gone to a system of putting your membership expiration month in plain language as the first line of your mailing label. For example: Membership expires July 2004. We have several members who have paid ahead of their ordinary expiration dates. Ralph Irish and Ronald McKinney have paid to 2016; Charlie Boyst has paid to 2012. Ten other members have paid ahead to 2007 or 2008. Thanks from the Membership Chairman.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 06 Feb 2004
Time: 15:25

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ORDERS FOR HANCOCK JACKETS AND GOLF SHIRTS. If you have an order pending, and don't know the status, please let me know. Association Founder Edmund Orchowski handles these items. Ed has had some severe setbacks recently. (See my posting on this site dated Jan. 18). Ed's son has agreed to help with the jacket and golf shirt orders until his Dad gets back in battery. As I say, let me know if you have an order pending that you don't know the status of. Provide details: name and address, item ordered, check amount, approximate date ordered, whether the check has cleared your bank, etc.

Name: g childers
Email_Address: gchilders@plixtel.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1961-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: vf-211
Date: 05 Feb 2004
Time: 19:23

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Great site

Name: Wayne Erven Reunion Chairman
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Ops Office
Date: 05 Feb 2004
Time: 14:39

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REUNION HOTEL RESERVATIONS GOING FAST. We just obtained another block of 50 rooms for l9 May. This will probably be the last addition at the $99.00 per night rate. Check out the reunion page and make your reservation quickly. And don't forget to send in your registration and tour order form so we can make plans. Hope to see everyone there.

Name: Robert L. (Bob) Pospisil, Jr.
Email_Address: Pospisilrl@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 9/1967-12/1970
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Div. Catapults
Date: 05 Feb 2004
Time: 08:28

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Well done!! Great website. Membership application will be in the mail tomorrow.

Name: LOUIS MORETTON
Email_Address: htr@windsorvineyards.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: OC.DIV.CATCC
Date: 04 Feb 2004
Time: 15:47

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TERRY ARNOLD, ARE U THERE. LET ME HEAR FROM SOME AC,PEOPLE.

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CHUCK LARSON-WHERE ARE YOU. LET ME HEAR FROM SOME AC,PEOPLE.

Name: TOM WIMBERLY
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 03 Feb 2004
Time: 17:04

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REVISED HANCOCK HISTORY BOOK. It was previously announced that we had encountered a slight delay in the Hancock history book. This was because of a change in publisher personnel. We had no control over that. In some respects this was not bad, because it gave more of our people a chance to get material into the book. The book has now passed the material collection stage, and according to the publisher, is in design stage. In response to my question as to when it will be shipped, they said they are hoping to get it out by the end of the second quarter. (That would be the end of June.) For some of you who ordered and paid when the first announcement was made, this may seem like a long time to wait. I agree. I am sorry that it is turning out that way for you. We have done what nearly all organizations do when they publish a book like this -- they postpone previously announced deadlines. In our case, with a revised edition, the postponed deadlines are to our advantage -- we give more people the chance to get material into the book. The postponed deadlines obviously are to the publisher's advantage because more prepaid sales may be made. I have made the publisher aware that a lot of Hancock people are anxiously awaiting this revised history book. They understand, and have said they will get it out as soon as it can be done properly. I ask for your understanding and patience, and am confident that you will be pleased with the book when it comes out.

Name: Dan Peterson
Email_Address: dan.peterson@bankbac.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: Supply Division S-7
Date: 03 Feb 2004
Time: 08:27

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Looking forward to the reunion in May 04.

Name: Bill Kitchen
Email_Address: bilkitchen@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1953-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 catapults (steam)
Date: 02 Feb 2004
Time: 09:33

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Went aboard in Bremerton when Hancock was re-commisioned and worked on new steam catapults.(first U.S. ship to get them) Lots of fun! Seems like only yesterday !

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 31 Jan 2004
Time: 22:20

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Ex-USS Oriskany. A retired CPO friend went looking for Oriskany here in Corpus Christi the other day and couldn't find her. He just didn't realize how far up the ship channel they towed her. I went riding my bike today and finally located her. She's about seven miles up the ship channel from the Harbor Bridge in downtown Corpus Christi. To reach the closest point to her, take Exit 7 off I-37. (I-37 runs approximately East-West, and is South of the ship channel). Exit 7 is the Suntide/Tuloso exit. Be sure and go to Suntide and turn northward on it. You will cross River Road. Continue ahead. When you have a clear view toward the ship channel, at about 1 to 2 o'clock, you may be able to see her. She is tied up next to a large bulk loading (or at least that's my guess) structure. The structure is much taller than the ship and mostly blocks the view of the ship. Continue northward. At the top of a hill, you'll pass Flint Hills Resources on the left. As you go down the hill you'll be able to see the ship channel ahead. Just before the ship channel, turn right (eastward) onto Marvin Berry Road. Roughly a mile down the road is the large loading facility. The ship is tied up heading West, port side to. Where the road turns into a company road, with restricted access, there is a security shack. You are roughly 200 yards on her port beam, but your view is obstructed by buildings between you and the ship. The guard told me today she's going to be open to the public in a couple of weeks. I doubt that. Wouldn't their liability insurance costs skyrocket if they let the public aboard? When you have finished your visit, you'll have to retrace your route to return to I-37.

Name: Ronnie D Blanchard
Email_Address: rblanchard@carolina.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: V1 - Roof Rats
Date: 31 Jan 2004
Time: 17:13

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Tractor King and Yellow Shirt Director.

Name: Jim Douglas
Email_Address: jamesgdouglas
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: Air Intelligence Office, Operations Dep't
Date: 31 Jan 2004
Time: 13:51

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Shipmates....

Steve Tobey, OIC of HU/HC1 Det Lima, 1964-1966 is looking for info regarding two CAG-21 airdales. Cole Black flew an F-8 with VF-211 and according to Steve, Cole was a POW. He also enquired about Ray Vohda, a crew member. Now I assume that he was not a pilot but a crew member assigned to Det Lima. Initially I presumed Vohden was an A-4 pilot who was shot down over the north and was last seen by his wingman limping at the top of a hill while he smoked a ciagr and waited for local militia to capture him. Anyone....ships' company or airwing with information can reach Steve at stpenguin@citcom.net.

Thanks lads, Jim Douglas USS Hancock Air Intelligence Office 1963-1966

Name: Stephen Tobey
Email_Address: stpenguin@citcom.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1965
Division_Squadron_Division: HU/HC-1 Det Lima
Date: 31 Jan 2004
Time: 10:54

Comments

OIC for WestPac cruise flying UH2A/B

Name: Robert Goodwin
Email_Address: Robert Goodwin@gartner.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Sept. 1958-March 1960
Division_Squadron_Division: Second Division Officer
Date: 30 Jan 2004
Time: 15:27

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I'm now a docent on board the USS Hornet museum, mainly doing tours of the Island. Great fun, have seen several former Hancock sailors. I mainly work Sundays, look me up if you're on borad!

Name: Harold Thibault
Email_Address: hmtebo@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958 FEB -OCT
Division_Squadron_Division: VAAW-35
Date: 30 Jan 2004
Time: 14:16

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WILL ALWAYS HAVE THOSE GREAT MEMORIES OF THE MIGHTY HANCOCK, IT'S AIR GROUP AND SHIP PERSONEL

Name: duke perrin
Email_Address: dukeperrincorp@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 cats/ag
Date: 30 Jan 2004
Time: 09:03

Comments

Always like to exchange old times, all e mails welcome

Name: GARY GIFFORD
Email_Address: giffordg@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: div 1
Date: 29 Jan 2004
Time: 21:33

Comments

Great Ship Good times

Name: Tom "rosey" Rosenberg
Email_Address: greypilgrim18@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: "W" Division
Date: 29 Jan 2004
Time: 17:53

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Received my Hancock Roster and broused through. There were over 25 folks from "W" Div. listed. Thats quite a few considering we were a small div. The folks I served with I am now in touch with thanks to this site. Still would like to know what happened to the photo album 1 which had more pic's of the nam era . Hope to make to the reunion. Thanks for the site, it helps stir up memories, at least the good ones ha. Keep it steamin' Rosey

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I am a new member and I am looking foward to the reunion in May. I hope to see others from OC Divsion.

Name: Charles E. Latimer
Email_Address: celat2003@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-g/Air Office/Ops Office/AIO
Date: 29 Jan 2004
Time: 07:57

Comments

Love the webb sights

Name: John A. Montalbano
Email_Address: j.a.montalbano@att.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1946-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: Yeomen 1st Class
Date: 28 Jan 2004
Time: 17:33

Comments

When will we receive the new book about the history of the USS Hancock

Name: Burley Grimes
Email_Address: burlesongrimes@erinet.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: Air Transfer Officer
Date: 28 Jan 2004
Time: 13:37

Comments

Good memories

Name: Steve Farrow
Email_Address: sfarrow@cmc.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: OC Div
Date: 28 Jan 2004
Time: 11:13

Comments

Great site, came across several old shipmates looking for more.

Name: Dave L Gifford
Email_Address: dlggifford@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958 -1962
Division_Squadron_Division: B division
Date: 27 Jan 2004
Time: 20:51

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i served in no 4 fireroom under yoho and cheif babble would like to find a fellow by the name of wayne Broadway one of many of my good friends. Would Love to hear from anybody who served in No 4 fire room or anybody who served aboard from 58 to 62

Name: William (Bill) Layton
Email_Address: wlayton@insightbb.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 12/63--9/66
Division_Squadron_Division: Navigation
Date: 27 Jan 2004
Time: 14:04

Comments

Those were the days! A lot of memories It would be nice to here from anyone that served in the Navigation Dept during the time I was aboard.

Name: LeRoy Scott
Email_Address: lcscott@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1946
Division_Squadron_Division: Engineering
Date: 27 Jan 2004
Time: 10:24

Comments

Now living in Michigan and Florida

Name: Roger M. Monson
Email_Address: rstravelers@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: X Division
Date: 27 Jan 2004
Time: 09:56

Comments

I am submitting my check and membership application today. I would like to hear from X Division shipmates who served aboard the Hancock during the above years.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 26 Jan 2004
Time: 22:06

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A HEARTY WELCOME ABOARD to eleven more new members of the Association: CAPT W. Craig Bell, DC USN Ret; he was Dental Officer 1970-72; Edward J. Hudson, in the Marine Detachment as CO/XO Orderly, 1956-58; Harvey M. Smith, with E Division 1956-58; Preston A. Reynolds, who was in VAQ-135 Det 5 on the 1973 WestPac cruise; Raymond E. Dixon, with S-3 Division 1953-56; Martin M. Vanover, with VA-164 in 1970-71; Donald Rasmusson, with VA-164 in 1969-71: Ms. Janice Ausbrooks Jennings (Associate Member); CDR George Kuruzovich, USN Ret, with OP Division as Ass't. AIO in 1965-67; MM1 Rene J. LeBlanc, USN Ret, M Division, 1956-60; and Edward L. St.Andre, who was in V-2 Catapults in 1955-57.

Name: R.R. (Chris) Christensen, PHCM-Ret.
Email_Address: c.christensen@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: OP Div. Photo Lab
Date: 24 Jan 2004
Time: 21:49

Comments

Sorry to report that a fellow shipmate of ours on the Hancock died this past Oct. 4,03. His name is Ken Fairbrother AGC who was aboard in the 57/59 time frame. It is also sad to read what is happening to the USS Oriskany. I served aboard it (55/56)before coming to the Hancock. It would be nice if they could offer some mementoes from the Oriskany such as the compartment name tags or any of the many brass tags we all kept polished.

Name: robert hansen
Email_Address: hansenrt1@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: E-div
Date: 24 Jan 2004
Time: 13:25

Comments

excellent information

Name: Glenn Smith
Email_Address: gpssphhi@infoave.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957 -May, 1959
Division_Squadron_Division: Gunnery Department
Date: 24 Jan 2004
Time: 08:53

Comments

Great web-site. I used to be a member of the association. thanks again. good luck to all our former shipmates. Glenn Smith

Name: Joseph H. (Joe) Burns
Email_Address: aojoesundowner61.65@verizon.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969 - 1972
Division_Squadron_Division: G Division
Date: 23 Jan 2004
Time: 12:14

Comments

I served as Air Gunner during the years shown above. I spent most of my time on the flight deck working with the ordnance handling crews. During two & a half cruises we launched a lot of A4's loaded with a lot of Mk. 82's . I remember we got some credit for helping break the siege at Ahn Loc. The great motorcycle caper and crossing the equator enroute to Sydney still bring a smile when I think about my time aboard. Like Tom Boring said recently, I would enjoy hearing from former shipmates and former members of the Warrant Officers Mess.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 190-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 22 Jan 2004
Time: 13:21

Comments

Yesterday, on a misty day with visibility somewhat restricted, the Oriskany hulk was towed in the ship channel from Port Aransas to downtown Corpus Christi, under the Harbor Bridge, and on up the ship channel. She'll be here about six months. Presumably the fuel tanks will be cleaned and some mediation of PCBs and asbestos will be accomplished so she will be suitable for sinking to form a reef. She was not pretty. I had never before seen a Navy vessel in such unsightly condition. She had large areas of brown rust, and in the areas that weren't rusted, the once gray paint was very faded and soiled into multicolored streaks and shapes. It was sad to see. Among the crowd on the ship channel near the bridge, as she passed by, I heard a lady say, "Poor baby." Her mast had been removed, and a cover was fitted over her stacks. The stack cover appeared to have a fairly new coat of paint; its gray was clean and bright compared to the rest of the metal of the island and sides of the ship. I got photos (digital) of her passing by the Lexington Museum. Guess I'll have to get hot and try to figure out how to load those pictures into the computer. At Lodge last night a friend said that the TV news mentioned that Oriskany had suffered one of the Navy's disastrous carrier fires. A bad day for aviation ordnance. There is an excellent account of Oriskany's fire -- it is a book titled "Fire on the Hangar Deck." Published by Naval Institute Press. Author was Captain (Retired) Wynn Foster ("Captain Hook"). The fire happened in October, 1966, and 44 lost their lives. I knew two of them personally. www.caller.com will bring up the web site for the Corpus Christi Caller Times. Do an article search for "Oriskany" and you'll be able to read about five articles which have appeared since November.

Name: bruce a northway
Email_Address: GUNMAN01@CENTURYTEL.NET
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: a gang machine shop
Date: 22 Jan 2004
Time: 08:54

Comments

i am going to join i served four years on her as a machinery repairman 1971-1974 in the machine shop

Name: Tom Boring
Email_Address: ersamj@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Division
Date: 21 Jan 2004
Time: 21:19

Comments

Looking for shipmates from the Warrant Officer's wardroom. Contact me if you like.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 19 Jan 2004
Time: 21:20

Comments

WELCOME ABOARD! to three more new members of the USS Hancock Association. They are: AC1 Louis P. Moretton, USN Ret who was in OA Division (CATTC) in 1965-67; Mark H. McPherson, who was aboard 1971-74 in Operations as an Electronics Warfare Officer, a LTJG; and Stanley Budzyna, who was an AMS3 in V-1 Division and AIMD in 1969-72.

Name: John A. Montalbano
Email_Address: j.a.montalbano@att.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1946 - 1946
Division_Squadron_Division: Yeomen
Date: 19 Jan 2004
Time: 16:14

Comments

Took care of demobilzation

Name: Wayne Erven
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1965-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Ops Office
Date: 19 Jan 2004
Time: 09:58

Comments

BACK TO SAN FRANCISCO IN 2004 The reunion is scheduled for 19-23 May 2004 at the Westin Hotel, in Millbrae CA. The hotel is right next to the San Francisco Airport, with free shuttle to and from. We have some great tours lined up, along with 2 hospitality rooms. Rooms are going fast, so be sure to get your reservations in as soon as youi can. We are also working on getting group tickets to the Oakland A's vs Detroit Tigers at 7 PM on the l9th. Go to the home page, and click on the Reunions link for full details. It is going to be a great one.

Name: Edmund G. Eck 3rd
Email_Address: baltimoreed@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Print Shop
Date: 19 Jan 2004
Time: 09:36

Comments

Tim Wimberly are you from Baltimore?

Name: Martin. Richard. L
Email_Address: Martin.Richard.L@worldnet.att.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: B-Div. #3 fire room
Date: 18 Jan 2004
Time: 23:57

Comments

went aboard while in dry dock, had many good memories during those years

Name: JD "Dave" Thomas, AO1, USN (ret)
Email_Address: dave-thomas@charter.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 69-71
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-212
Date: 18 Jan 2004
Time: 19:20

Comments

I'll never forget those LONG flight quarters to flight quarters shifts, loading bombs and 20MM at night on a greasy deck. Choking back stack gas, and having wounded planes come bouncing across her decks. We always rose to any occasion. It was easily the hardest work I've ever done in my life. When you can totally wear out a 20 year old, and 6 months after leaving he looks 30, the work's damned hard. But we stuck together, on the line or in port.

Name: Patrick McGuinness
Email_Address: vlyquailhunter@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: R Division
Date: 18 Jan 2004
Time: 16:25

Comments

Just checking in to see if I can find anyone I know.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 18 Jan 2004
Time: 08:36

Comments

REPORT ON ASSOCIATION FOUNDER ED ORCHOWSKI. Ed's son sent me this information: "I'll be accompanying my dad, Ed Orchowski Sr. on the run to San Francisco this time. As you may have heard, he's had a double whammy over the holidays--heart surgery and complications before Thanksgiving and his beloved Betty passing 3 days after Christmas. The good news is that Ed Sr. is on the mend and is really looking forward to the reunion, as a goal in his recovery. So this year brings 2 guys with the name tag Ed O."

Name: William(Bill) D. Finch
Email_Address: wfinch@dixie-net.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Div.
Date: 17 Jan 2004
Time: 10:09

Comments

I would like to hear from any AK's from 62 to63 years. I am retired and have more time at the computer.

Name: Art Thatcher
Email_Address: adtjr49@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: MarDet XO
Date: 17 Jan 2004
Time: 01:01

Comments

It was my first tour of duty as a newly commissioned Mustang 2dLt. Great experience and many fond memories. We had an outstanding group of Marines in MarDet. The ship's crew and AirGroup were the finest in the fleet. I felt welcome during my entire tour.

Name: L Tackett
Email_Address: lortac23@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: ex-husband 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: Radar room
Date: 16 Jan 2004
Time: 18:25

Comments

I have an old picture of Hannah taken from above when she was pulling into port after the 73 cruise. It has personnel in whites forming the letters "HANNAH'S HOME." I saved it for my granddaughter, who has never met her grandfather.

Comments

I was on the Hancock a couple of times, once just before it left for a west-pac cruise, another after it got back from Operation Tiger. My first husband was ETR3 Greg Morrow. I can tell you there's nothing like waiting on the dock for that ship to come in after 8 months!

Name: Gary W. Legions
Email_Address: glegion @ sjcf.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: combat information center
Date: 16 Jan 2004
Time: 11:56

Comments

looking for Steve Gates

Name: Susan Lane
Email_Address: alanex3@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 16 Jan 2004
Time: 10:17

Comments

My brother Royce Lynn Penington served on the Hancock from 1968-1970. He had a good friend named Dave Young and I'am searching for him. Thank You, Susan Lane alanex3@aol.com

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 15 Jan 2004
Time: 10:08

Comments

EX-USS ORISKANY. HERE IS A POST I JUST MADE ON THE RED SHIRTS SITE. I was glad to see the high level of interest in what is going to happen to Oriskany. Although I didn't ever land on her or set foot on her, I saw her at sea in WestPac and in port many times, and flew from and/or served in six of her sister Essex class carriers: Kearsarge, Hancock, Bon Homme Richard, Intrepid, Lexington, and Shangri-La. Here in Corpus Christi we had a nice article in yesterday's "Caller Times" newspaper on the subject. Copy the address below and paste it into your web browser and it will take you directly to the article. Briefly it says Oriskany will arrive here Saturday for a "clean up job" before she is towed to an as-yet unknown site for sinking to become a reef. Here's the address for yesterday's article: http://www.caller.com/ccct/local_news/article/0,1641,CCCT_811_2575563,00.html

If you want to read more background, go to the caller.com web site and select "Article Search" in the search window, and type in "Oriskany." There have been four articles about Oriskany, starting last November.

Name: John D Adams
Email_Address: jadams1277@nc.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965 - 1968
Division_Squadron_Division: ET Division - ETR3
Date: 15 Jan 2004
Time: 06:24

Comments

I worked on the height finding and air search radar systems aboard CVA-19; I also worked on other ships such as The USS Hickman County, LST-825

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 14 Jan 2004
Time: 20:56

Comments

Welcome aboard to seven more new members of the Hancock Association. They are: LT George T. "Tom" Boring, LT SC USN Ret S-6 68-70; James "Jim" Brush, who was an Airman in V-2 Division (Catapults) in 1971-74; Joseph H. "Joe" Burns, LT USN Ret, who was a CWO2 with G Division in 1969-72; Edward A. McDonald, who was a RM2 in OR Division in 1955-58; Theodore R. McLaughlin, who was an Airman in V-6 in 1957-60; Donald E. Osburn who was in X Division in 1954-58; and Donald J. Schnell, OS1 USN Ret, who was in OI Division in 1957-58.

Name: Marshall Van Stee
Email_Address: marshv@charter.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: G Div? gunners mate
Date: 14 Jan 2004
Time: 19:35

Comments

Just scrolled through the log and couldn't find anyone I recognized during the time I was aboard. Brings back many memories. Just happened on the site while looking for pictures of the Hanna and the Massey DD778. ('61-'63) Thanks for the site.

Name: Faye Wolfe
Email_Address: fayewolfe@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: ?????
Date: 14 Jan 2004
Time: 08:53

Comments

My father, William Steinke, from Chicago, served on the Hancock during WWII; he was a plank owner. After the war, he worked at the Boston Naval Shipyard. I' be very interested to hear from anyone who knew him during the war.

Name: Wilbur D Ausbrooks, Jr.
Email_Address: janicejenn@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1967?
Division_Squadron_Division: Electrician's Mate 3
Date: 12 Jan 2004
Time: 13:30

Comments

Wilbur was my brother. Just looking for anyone who may have known him. He died aboard Hannah in January, 67.

Name: Stan Budzyna
Email_Address: stanbudzyna@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: V1 Div
Date: 12 Jan 2004
Time: 05:59

Comments

After 32 yrs I still keep in touch with three of the men I served with aboad the Hancock. I hope to reach a few more.

Name: NICK BARGER
Email_Address: CKBNOKC@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: ???-'75
Division_Squadron_Division: ordinance?
Date: 10 Jan 2004
Time: 21:59

Comments

My DAD, Mike, served aboard the Hancock during the last cruise. If anyone knew him or can share stories about him, I'd appreciate hearing them. He passed away when I was very young and did not have the chance to hear them first hand. He passed away in 1987 due to colon cancer.

Name: Robert Donald Wilson
Email_Address: caparell00@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: Operations
Date: 09 Jan 2004
Time: 21:46

Comments

Looking for Norman from Norman Oaklahoma. Served on the Hancock in 1956-1960. (OS Division)

Name: Tim Barker
Email_Address: alricb@columbus.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: CR Division
Date: 09 Jan 2004
Time: 09:11

Comments

During a brief conversation with a co-worker yesterday the subject of military service came up and I described my time aboard the Hancock including being part of the final cruise. It has been a long time since I communicated or even thought of CV-19 but it was a pleasant moment to think of and discuss.

Tim Barker

Name: deuard e johnson
Email_Address: dddjohns2001@yahoo.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944 -45
Division_Squadron_Division: v-2 division
Date: 08 Jan 2004
Time: 10:49

Comments

was an plank owner, in aviation electrician shop on 02 deck over the fan tail , this brings back many memories.

Name: Danny Barrett
Email_Address: toyman@thevision.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: Engineering BT3
Date: 08 Jan 2004
Time: 10:07

Comments

Nice website

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 07 Jan 2004
Time: 20:34

Comments

I sure enjoyed the great post below by Carl Jessen. Carl was aboard when I arrived. Carl, whatever happened to Lee Morris? New subject -- welcome aboard to two more new members: Richard E. Schneider, who was in V-6 Division in 1967, and Maurice A. Verschelde who was in V-4 Division in 1969-73.

Name: Carl D. Jessen
Email_Address: cjessen@caiso.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1967-70
Division_Squadron_Division: X Division
Date: 07 Jan 2004
Time: 15:11

Comments

The old 'Hannah" was a fabulous fighting lady---through WW ii and beyond. My experiences & growth aboard Hannah will always be cherished. Learned more aboard Hannah in my 3-yr tour than anywhere else in a 24-yr active naval career. Great site here for anyone to comment and "relive" their days aboard one of the finest ships the Navy ever commissioned! May this wonderful ship long be remembered by those of us who had the privilege of serving aboard!

Name: Phil Gaiger
Email_Address: PGaiger@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: B-Div. Evaporators
Date: 06 Jan 2004
Time: 11:46

Comments

I served on the Kearsarge..Hornet.. then the Hancock. Each time in B-Div. running the Evaporators. I left the ship in Japan to come home.. that was my second tour with the Hancock.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 05 Jan 2004
Time: 23:13

Comments

Welcome aboard to two more new Association members: Victor C. Magpoc, MS1 USN Retired, who was in S-5 Division in 1972-76, and John R. Neal, CWO3 USN Retired, who was in R Division in 1972-73.

Name: John P Russell PH3
Email_Address: jruss3@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: VFP 63, Det One
Date: 05 Jan 2004
Time: 21:37

Comments

Had a lot of fun on the two west-pac cruises, saw and lreaned a lot. Many fond memories.

Name: Bruce Tanner
Email_Address: bruce.tanner@cox.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 74-76
Division_Squadron_Division: G-Division
Date: 05 Jan 2004
Time: 19:13

Comments

Just wanted to up date my e-mail address. Would like to hear from anyone who was in G-div. during the 75 cruise.

Name: Jim Scott
Email_Address: jscott@ssd.fsi.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-164
Date: 05 Jan 2004
Time: 12:47

Comments

Was priviledged to fly the A-4 on its last 2 cruises aboard the Hancock.

Name: Jeff Brown (AMS-2)
Email_Address: jeff@inman-inc.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-164
Date: 05 Jan 2004
Time: 06:53

Comments

Great site. See you at the reunion.

Name: tim harned
Email_Address: igotabonetopik@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 73-75
Division_Squadron_Division: r div. ht2
Date: 04 Jan 2004
Time: 23:53

Comments

was there for the evactuation of saigon and phnom phen. made it into the movie "deer hunter" and even had the solemn honor of seeing the last 2 americans "officically killed in the vietnam war" if u believe that. they were in a helo flying protection for the ten zillion foreign choppers landing all over our flight deck. they hit the water off the starboard side. i saw 2 men come up. i assumed they were all okay. didn't find out till later it was a four man crew. god bless them all. where's john kuhlman of defiance, ohio? or rubin gill. miss u guys. sure had some fun times over there, didn't we. we were young and dumb but o so willing. remember the new jolo club in olongopo? strange things went on there. pitcher of mojo juice and a mama for 10 pesos. such a deal. probly the best times of my life. saw things i never would have if i hadn't joined. don't regret one minute of it. god bless our country

Name: Ted Ravens
Email_Address: OpEngineer513@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-164
Date: 04 Jan 2004
Time: 14:06

Comments

Spent three WESPAC cruises on the fighting HANNA , enjoyed all my experiences with everyone in VA-164.

Name: Edward A. McDonald Jr
Email_Address: soned@mchsi.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1/55 to 6/58
Division_Squadron_Division: OR Division
Date: 04 Jan 2004
Time: 12:07

Comments

I am joing Assoc today.. sent $

Name: Charles E. Palmer
Email_Address: la.palmer@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: VAW-111, Det. 19
Date: 03 Jan 2004
Time: 18:33

Comments

I was an ADR3 and promoted to ADR2 while aboard. Great friends such as WO Cox, AN Gonzales, ADR2 "Zeke" Reed, LT. Cherry, ADR1 Jack Smally, and so many others.

Name: Bill Cook
Email_Address: epgabill@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969,1972-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: OP/Photo Lab
Date: 03 Jan 2004
Time: 14:18

Comments

Great site. Looking foward to attending the reunion and visiting the Bay Area where I also served two years at NAS Alameda after the Hancock.

Name: Ira Hughey
Email_Address: oldsalt33@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: VA163and VA164
Date: 03 Jan 2004
Time: 10:40

Comments

Great Ship and good combat cruises. I loved the Bob Hope group/show in 1968.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 02 Jan 2004
Time: 11:21

Comments

Three new Association members, the first new members of the year: PHC Retired Michael T. Postolan, Sr., OP Div., 67-70; Michael T. Postolan, Jr. (Associate Member), son of Michael T. Sr.; and Kevin O. Cox who was a LTJG in the Deck Department 1972-75. The Postolan's have an excellent web site; check it out at www.usshancock.net.

Name: JOE CAVANAUGH
Email_Address: JOEPCAVANAUGH@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: ADMIN/CHAPLAINS OFFICE
Date: 02 Jan 2004
Time: 09:59

Comments

WORKED FOR 6 CHAPLAINS WHILE ABOARD, GREAT EXPERIENCE. SEE YOU ALL AT THE 2004 REUNION.

Name: Rudy Hubbard
Email_Address: rudyhubbard@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: V-F-7
Date: 02 Jan 2004
Time: 09:55

Comments

Enjoy hearing from my fellow shipmates. I am living in Vero Beach, FL where I trained in the F6F at the Vero Airport 1943. Give me a call 772-299-1375

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 01 Jan 2004
Time: 13:00

Comments

For Victor Magpoc, who signed in below -- I put a sample newsletter and membership application in the mail to you yesterday, Victor. Wayne Erven gave me your name and address. Glad to see you are on-line. Glad to hear you say you'll make the reunion; hope to see you there!

Name: David Hudson YN1UNSR(TAR) Ret.
Email_Address: yn1ret@bellsouth.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: VA 164
Date: 01 Jan 2004
Time: 10:56

Comments

Did the 69/70 West Pac with the Ghost Riders and served as their Operations Yeoman.

Name: Charles E. Rodman
Email_Address: jrod52334@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1953 - 1955
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 Catapults
Date: 01 Jan 2004
Time: 05:31

Comments

Just checking in. Quarterdeck log is great

Name: Victor C. Magpoc
Email_Address: vicmagpoc@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: S-5 Division
Date: 01 Jan 2004
Time: 01:12

Comments

Hanna was the biggest ship i was on out of the seven in my 21 year career in the navy. Enjoyed the shipmates and westpac's. Looking forward to the reunion.

Name: Richard (Rick) Morgan Taylor
Email_Address: morgantaylor94533@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1963 WestPac
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211
Date: 31 Dec 2003
Time: 13:41

Comments

Signed log a while back, now changed e-mail address.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 31 Dec 2003
Time: 12:57

Comments

Welcome aboard to another Association member -- the last one for 2003?? -- Peter Schwab, who was aboard in 1965-66 with VA-212 as an AO2.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 30 Dec 2003
Time: 19:12

Comments

Welcome aboard to new Association member Don Lopes, who was aboard Hannah in 1968-70 as an RM2 in CR Division.

Name: Henry Mendoza ABH2 (ret)
Email_Address: Hendoz@webtv.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-66
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Division
Date: 29 Dec 2003
Time: 21:22

Comments

Just checking in on new entries, ADJC Taylor, I was in Fly3 and watched the helo go in the drink. Hope to still make the re-union

Name: Paul Gockley
Email_Address: paulg_121@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Div
Date: 29 Dec 2003
Time: 14:10

Comments

Grat site brings back memories

Name: TOM BORING
Email_Address: ersamj@aol.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Division
Date: 29 Dec 2003
Time: 11:39

Comments

Served as S-6 Officer

Name: Gary F. Daley
Email_Address: garysdaley@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: B Div #1 fireroom-br
Date: 28 Dec 2003
Time: 20:55

Comments

Just checking in to wish everyone a happy and safe New Year. I am looking foward to see you all at the reunion.

Name: james r brush
Email_Address: jimbohd54@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Cats
Date: 28 Dec 2003
Time: 14:52

Comments

like the site and the music. everyday in I wanted out now I'm looking forward to the reunion. Sure miss the roast beef(Hancock steak) and jet fuel showers.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 27 Dec 2003
Time: 17:38

Comments

Welcome aboard to another new Association member: Michael F. Accurso was aboard in 1968-69, was a Marine 1st Lieutenant, and was Executive Officer of the Marine Detachment.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 27 Dec 2003
Time: 17:32

Comments

Sad news about Betty Orchowski. The wife of our USS Hancock Association Founder, Ed Orchowski, died early this morning, December 27, in a health care facility. I have talked to Ed, and he is taking it well. He has the satisfaction of knowing that he made arrangements for Betty to be as comfortable as possible, in nice surroundings, for the final stages of her life. Ed has had his share of health problems himself recently, but I believe he will be OK. His son has vowed to take him to the reunion in San Francisco.

Name: jerry ferguson
Email_Address: redwillow2000@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: b division/#2 fire room
Date: 27 Dec 2003
Time: 15:58

Comments

looking for anyone that served during same time

Name: CHARLES WALTER
Email_Address: cwwalter77@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1974-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 division
Date: 27 Dec 2003
Time: 12:07

Comments

Web site is great! Would like to hear from others in S-6.

Name: david diaz
Email_Address: davidandchina@aol,com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: shipservicemam
Date: 27 Dec 2003
Time: 00:06

Comments

hope to hear from some of my old friends

Name: Jerome L. Tucker
Email_Address: Jerry2319lt@Juno.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Div.
Date: 26 Dec 2003
Time: 10:29

Comments

I wear my cap all the time, and I've met 3 men who served on the Hancock, just in the last month, because of that cap.

Name: Don Donnelly
Email_Address: donnelly@tisd.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Division
Date: 24 Dec 2003
Time: 12:08

Comments

Updating e-mail address

Name: Terry Holien
Email_Address: tholien@maxminn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: 2nd Div - Deck Dept.
Date: 23 Dec 2003
Time: 14:21

Comments

Would like to hear from old shipmates from the 2nd Div. from 1966-1969.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO, & Association President
Date: 23 Dec 2003
Time: 13:38

Comments

Welcome aboard to new Association member John C. Curtis, who was in E Division in 1958-61.

Name: RON COOPER
Email_Address: cooper46@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: V1 Roof Rats
Date: 23 Dec 2003
Time: 13:34

Comments

Glad to see new members like David Percival . I new him Well. Way to go With this site!

Name: Sam P. Jewell
Email_Address: spjewell@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963 - 1965
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211
Date: 22 Dec 2003
Time: 17:09

Comments

Great site. VF-211 went from F8A's to F8E's while on the Hancock

Name: Mike Accurso
Email_Address: maccurso@us.ibm.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: Marine Detachment
Date: 22 Dec 2003
Time: 11:49

Comments

I was XO of the Marine Detachment in 68 and 69. Found this sight a few years ago; just came back to see what was new. Glad to see the site is still going strong. Looking for any Marines from that period.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO & current Assn President
Date: 22 Dec 2003
Time: 07:43

Comments

Somehow I let my last posting get away before I finished it. To continue -- Thanks Captain Ryan for the nice compliment. You probably know that the site was created and is managed by Don Mettler, who produced steam from #4 Fireroom for you during your entire tour as Skipper! I imagine he was a good snipe, but there is no doubt that he is a jewel of a web master, concur?

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 22 Dec 2003
Time: 07:33

Comments

Wow! That last posting from December 21 really made me proud. That was by Captain P. J. Ryan, who was Commanding Officer of Hancock from June of 1973 to December 1974! He was next-to-last C.O. of the magnificent Hannah. By the way, six of the last seven C.O.s of Hannah are Association members. The missing one in the chain is RADM Newton P. Foss (CO 1969-70), who passed away in the 1970s.

Name: Phil Ryan
Email_Address: pjryan2@earthlink.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1973-74
Division_Squadron_Division: Cmd Off
Date: 21 Dec 2003
Time: 21:55

Comments

Nicely done. Lots of work and a neat finished product!

Name: Tim Long
Email_Address: fsrlong@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967 - 1971
Division_Squadron_Division: M Division Aft Engine Room
Date: 21 Dec 2003
Time: 20:32

Comments

Great site. I was aboard the Hanna for three cruises. Lot of work but great liberty with great friends.

Name: Mike Dowd
Email_Address: ethclinics@ao;.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: v-4 Division
Date: 21 Dec 2003
Time: 19:32

Comments

Hope to hear from the past

Name: Charlie E Jones
Email_Address: charliej@entermail.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 fuels division
Date: 21 Dec 2003
Time: 14:56

Comments

I am looking for any of my old shipmates from V-4 Div 1965--1967

Name: Larry H. Rainey
Email_Address: srainey25@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: V-3 Div.
Date: 21 Dec 2003
Time: 11:29

Comments

Came aboard May 1955,made the Far East Cruise 1955.Remained on board for the overhaul at Hunters Point.Departed the Hannah in April 1957 for NAS Glynco Ga.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Hancock XO
Date: 21 Dec 2003
Time: 07:03

Comments

Another new Association member -- welcome aboard to Commander Armando A. Wiley, USN Retired, who was in the Air Department 1972-75 on the Hangar Deck first and then on the Flight Deck as Flight Deck Officer.

Name: Wayne Hinkle
Email_Address: roadbirder@netzero.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1 time 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: Comphibpac
Date: 21 Dec 2003
Time: 07:01

Comments

I spent 4 years in the Navy. The Hancock was the only boat I stepped foot on, and that was to drive a VW off a hangar deck.

Name: David "Pete" Peterson
Email_Address: petecowboy@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: X-Div Print Shop
Date: 20 Dec 2003
Time: 20:09

Comments

looking for Boyd E Race of the print shop. Also looking for Henry Casarez

Name: kenneth e mittan
Email_Address: bush540@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: V3 hanger deck division
Date: 20 Dec 2003
Time: 07:48

Comments

would like to find former ship mates

Name: Richard Mapes
Email_Address: ramapes@cox.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: s-7 data processing
Date: 20 Dec 2003
Time: 02:08

Comments

just checking in,enjoy this site.always looking for shipmates from time on hannah.i went from the army to the Hancock without going to navy bootcamp,what an experience! hope to hear from anyone who remembers me.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Ship's Executive Officer
Date: 19 Dec 2003
Time: 20:39

Comments

Memo in response to John West''s posting this morning. John, did you know your Father-in-law Loyd E. Newcomer used to be a member of the Hancock Association? He was in Fighter Squadron 7 (VF-7), which was equipped with Grumman F6F Hellcat aricraft. My records show he dropped out of the Association in 2000. I was unaware he had passed away. We still have 17 members who were in VF-7 in World War II aboard Hancock.

Name: John West
Email_Address: john_west@maxtor.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: Aviator
Date: 19 Dec 2003
Time: 09:05

Comments

Hello, My father-in-law was a naval aviator aboar the Hancock in WWll. He recently died. His name was Loyd Newcomer. I wanted to visit this website and see what I could find out about the Hancock. It is a great website.

Thanks,

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: XO of ship
Date: 18 Dec 2003
Time: 16:27

Comments

New Association members since the last listing: Albert A. Alfieri, of W Division, a YN3, aboard 1969-71; Douglas A. Fritz of CR Division, an RM3, aboard 1972-75; Charles E. Latimer of V-6 Division, a YN3, aboard 1962-66; Richard A. Long, Catholic Chaplain in 1970-72; Dave R. Streng of VF-211, an AT, aboard 1964-65; and Bobby D. Welborn of OP Division, a PH2, aboard 1972-75.

Name: David N Martin MM3
Email_Address: DMa4158017
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: M-Division
Date: 18 Dec 2003
Time: 15:37

Comments

Great Site, been looking around and enjoying everything--found the site looking for a model of the "Hancock" to build.

Name: BOB WEISGARBER
Email_Address: RLWEIS@SSSNET.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: NAVIGATION-OOD
Date: 17 Dec 2003
Time: 13:04

Comments

GREAT--HAVEN'T SEEN IT ALL YET BUT I WILL.

Name: John Curtis
Email_Address: jacurtis3@satx.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958 to 1961
Division_Squadron_Division: E Division
Date: 16 Dec 2003
Time: 17:53

Comments

I plan to join the association and hopefully attend the reunion in May of 04

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Ship's XO
Date: 14 Dec 2003
Time: 22:02

Comments

Small world! I have known Armando Wiley, who signed in earlier today, for about 25 years here in Corpus Christi. Last night he and I were at a Christmas party of retired Navy folks. I mentioned the Hancock Association and he told me he had been Flight Deck Officer aboard Hannah! I didn't know that! I got his email address and sent him the link to the site, and today he checked out the site and posted a great entry!

Name: J. J. Clark GF 2
Email_Address: jc20124@alltel.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: Guided missile Div.
Date: 14 Dec 2003
Time: 19:35

Comments

Looking for shipmates that were in my division during the time I served on the Hancock

Name: Joe Gildea
Email_Address: joegildea@AOL.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: Engineering Dept Main Propulsion Asst
Date: 14 Dec 2003
Time: 18:45

Comments

Made two of the Reunions-one in Catskills and other I believe in Corpus Christie. Great time Wonderful Home page I have the compartment name tag of the Engineering Log Room- retrieved it from "stuff" taken from the ship when the ship was being scrapped in San Pedro CA in late 1970's.

Name: melvin nelson
Email_Address: poomachsdog@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: Sqdn 216 Black Diamonds
Date: 14 Dec 2003
Time: 18:26

Comments

My dad seved on the Hancock 63-66, just wanted to see the news.

Name: Armando A Wiley
Email_Address: elapenitas@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: Air Department
Date: 14 Dec 2003
Time: 17:51

Comments

Ship's Company duty as Hangar Deck and then Flight Deck officer during an action-packed tour including two WestPac cruises, a major, endless yard period in Hunter's Point and the all-hands ball celebrating Hanna's 30th anniversary. I learned more about teamwork and getting the job done in 30 months aboard Hancock than in any other duty tour during my 32 years of naval service. Superb, hardworking sailors in blue and yellow shirts. The Chiefs and LPOs on both decks were the ultimate professionals. Great shipmates all. Flight Quarters!!!

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div. (XO of ship)
Date: 13 Dec 2003
Time: 09:43

Comments

Welcome aboard to new Association member Bruce Kubik, who served aboard in 1959-62 as a LTJG in 5th Division and N Division.

Name: samuel taylor
Email_Address: samtoy1@.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966 CRUISE
Division_Squadron_Division: HC1 helo CREW
Date: 12 Dec 2003
Time: 10:08

Comments

ADJC SAMUEL TAYLOR Iwas attach to the helo crew i was one of the lucky one that was in o number 6 went into drink 'i would like to hear from old shit mates

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div (Ship's XO)
Date: 11 Dec 2003
Time: 14:55

Comments

Welcome aboard to two more new members of the Hancock Association: Bryan N. Barnes, who was with VA-215 on the 64-65 and 65-66 West Pac cruises, and Dr. Joseph A. Scoma, MD, who was a LCDR in the Medical Corps (H Div.) in 1970-71.

Name: Kenneth R Dinning
Email_Address: krdinning@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: Ships company Avionincs
Date: 11 Dec 2003
Time: 08:46

Comments

I was pleased to find you site today. When I get some time I will request membership. Thanks for being here. Ken

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div. (Ship's XO)
Date: 11 Dec 2003
Time: 02:18

Comments

Welcome aboard to two new Association members: Kerry Adam, who was an ATAN in V-4 Division in 1960-61, and James Camerario, who was an AERM2 in 1943-45.

Name: Chuck Guthery
Email_Address: cguthery@netgate.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1966-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: W Division
Date: 10 Dec 2003
Time: 17:11

Comments

Could you please list the Captain who setrved as the Commanding Officers of the USS Hancock?

Name: RAY BALINSKI HT-3
Email_Address: STARAYCIN@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: R-DIV DC SHOP
Date: 10 Dec 2003
Time: 17:09

Comments

GREAT SITE. GOOD TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE SO MANY GUYS WHO REMEMBER THAT THERE WERE GOOD TIMES IN THE NAV.-GREAT MEMORIES!

Name: JOE HILSCHER USNRET
Email_Address: seebea22@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 55-59
Division_Squadron_Division: a-div
Date: 10 Dec 2003
Time: 16:40

Comments

I was onboard the USS TARAWA CVS 40, 3yrs 9m.I enjoy reading on the history of these ships

Name: EDWARD BARDAKJY
Email_Address: EDWARDOBABY@AOL.COM
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: B DIVISION #3 FIRE RM.
Date: 09 Dec 2003
Time: 20:23

Comments

I WOULD SAY THAT THIS IS GREAT. IM WONDERING IF ANY OF MY SHIPMATES IN # 3 FIRE ROOM IN 1944 -1945 ARE STILL AROUND. THE ONE THAT WAS IN CHARGE AT THAT TIME WAS A LOT OF HELP. WISH I COULD REMEMBER HIS NAME .

Name: salty green
Email_Address: salty@casco.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1955-57/V-2 Catapults
Division_Squadron_Division: Great site
Date: 09 Dec 2003
Time: 17:00

Comments

Boarded "Hannah" at NAS Alameda in May 55'. Shortly after, I was attached to the Cat crew of V-2 Division and reported to quarters in our compartment that hung above the anchor deck. Following a summer of qualifying aircraft, we left San Diego for Hawaii and then West Pac in August. Operating out of Yokosuka, Japan, we spent the next 7 1/2 months flying airplanes while visiting Manila and Hong Kong. We returned to the states on 16 March 56 and after a short stay in San Diego, entered dry dock at Hunters Point, San Francisco for an extensive overhaul and conversion. As soon as "Hannah" was re-commissioned in January 57'. I was discharged. Looking back. It was a great experience.

Name: Charles E. Latimer
Email_Address: celat2003@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-6 Division
Date: 09 Dec 2003
Time: 14:22

Comments

I worked in the Air Office, Operations Office and Air Intelligencxe Office. Would like to contact anyone who worked in these offices during that time.

Name: Milt Studt (Milton)
Email_Address: mestudt@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: AIMD Ships Co.
Date: 09 Dec 2003
Time: 14:15

Comments

There is a 1966 cruise book on e-bay under-"cruise book"- for 5 more days. Also a Ticondaroga cruise book, our sister ship, under the same listings. I meet Gary Daley at a meeting I was attending and when I mentioned the Hancock at that meeting , bells and whistles went off in his head... and we got together after that meeting. We have exchanged info and he loaned me his 70-71 cruise book in orded for me to scan some pictures. I have the 1969-70 and the 71-72book but I never received the 70-71book. If anyone has an extra who would like to part with it, at a resonable price, please e-mail me. It would greatly be appreciated. Looking forward to the reunion. Great job on the web site Don. Thank you!! and thank you Tom W. for all your input to the log. You keep it flowing and keep us informed on whats going on with stuff..Thanks again to the both of you and hopefully will see ya soon.

Name: John LeJeune
Email_Address: scrollman@charter.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964 to 66
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211 AO3
Date: 09 Dec 2003
Time: 13:57

Comments

Web site just keeps getting better

Name: Terry A. Schultz
Email_Address: e7terry@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: May, 1970 through December 1971
Division_Squadron_Division: OS Division
Date: 09 Dec 2003
Time: 13:07

Comments

Honorably discharged from the US Navy from the USS Hancock as a CTO2 on December 6 1971. Would like to hear from other CT's stationed aboard the Hancock. There were not many of us.

Name: Dennis Thompson
Email_Address: cybpup@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: !961- 1963
Division_Squadron_Division: G. M. Division
Date: 08 Dec 2003
Time: 15:31

Comments

Looking to cantact Captain Frank Hoak RE: I have a 1962 cruise log 19 in new condition. Complete with the box it came in.

Name: Friend, David
Email_Address: Grumpydcf@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: S-3 Division
Date: 08 Dec 2003
Time: 05:37

Comments

I worked in the ship's store and had the opportunity to meet some really great people. I will always treasure the memories. My son has recently enlisted and I am very proud of him

Comments

Functionality test.

Name: John E Sampson
Email_Address: JES1735@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: E-Division
Date: 05 Dec 2003
Time: 16:47

Comments

Went aboard Hannah Dec 58 at Hunters Point shipyard, departed the Hannah in March of 1962 at Subic Bay. Was on my third Westpac cruise. Iworked the lighting shop, battery locker and small boats, then headed for the boiler and engine rooms and the generator gang. Have great memories of my time aboard , I have been to one reunion in Seattle. Ijust recieved my December issue of the Hannah News

Name: JAMES GRIZZELL
Email_Address: BGriz77424@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: B DIVISON#2 FIREROOM
Date: 05 Dec 2003
Time: 06:04

Comments

well lets see,i do miss a lot of the guys.there was al kindel , steve plaza,richard pachico,boswell,louie,allen,kelling,smitty,dowell,willamson,baliey,hell and lots others.made 3 criuses and loved them all.im retired now and do look back at my navy time.i wished i did get a cruise book but some how never did.i did make bt3 but i got off the ship in sept 63 and the rates came in in nov 63.well i got to run if any the old gang can e mail me.jim

Name: howardhkpp
Email_Address: howardhkapp@aol.cm
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944 1945
Division_Squadron_Division: b division
Date: 05 Dec 2003
Time: 01:16

Comments

well done

Name: Allen Bourriague
Email_Address: jallenb@starband.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: Cook-Ship's Company, VA-212
Date: 04 Dec 2003
Time: 22:10

Comments

Good job, Don and Tom... It's looking excellent. I really enjoy remembering all of the old times aboard the Hannah. Typhoons chasing us out of Hong Kong, watching beautiful flying fish out of the anchor port... Looking foward to many more in the book.

Comments

At the meeting Wednesday 12/3 of the Board of Directors of the USS Lexington Museum here in Corpus Christi, I was informed that they will soon be working on displaying some of our Hancock items in the space that was the chapel aboard Lex. This will go slowly. We really don't have many items of hardware. We have a lot of photos and printed materials. They emphasized to me that they want things - items - much more than photos. And of course, they are the judge as to what is suitable to exhibit. Related point: items have to be donated outright to them - they won't accept loans. I think this is common practice among Museums unless you are talking about some big ticket item which they can only get on a loan basis. Please send all items for donation to me, so I can keep track of what we have given them. 344 Palmetto St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. Phone 361/992-1946.

Comments

Note from the Membership Chairman. Welcome aboard to a new Hancock Association member: Jerry Loverink, who was an Airman in V-4 Division from Dec. 1963 to Dec. 1966.

Name: Jay Smalridge
Email_Address: smalridge@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1953-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: Disbursing
Date: 04 Dec 2003
Time: 15:34

Comments

I have been a member of the Assn' since about 1983(?) . I have really enjoyed the newsletter and the stories of those who served our country. I have been about to locate and talk seven of my shipmates over the past two yrs. Using " google.com" I located them and it has been a blast. See you in May. Jay S-4 ( DK2)

Name: Phil Torres
Email_Address: phil.torres@ssa.gov
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964 -1968
Division_Squadron_Division: E- Division
Date: 04 Dec 2003
Time: 14:42

Comments

spent my time aboard in the IC Section worked the catapaults/arresting gear/Plat System, the movie booth, Central Station and the telephone exchange

Name: BRUCE SEIDEL
Email_Address: S081648@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 DIVISION
Date: 04 Dec 2003
Time: 10:17

Comments

THE WEBSITE LOOKS TERRIFIC AND ITS NICE TO SEE IT... I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT WAS ABOARD THE SHIP DURING THAT TIME..

Name: Glenn W Shellito
Email_Address: gshellito01@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: air-V-3 DIV
Date: 03 Dec 2003
Time: 22:41

Comments

It was my home for two cruises, An love it.

Name: Bobby D. Welborn
Email_Address: BDWELBORN5304@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 72-75
Division_Squadron_Division: OP DIVISION
Date: 03 Dec 2003
Time: 18:56

Comments

I have just learned of this website, and would like to join the association.

Name: Aaron Applegate
Email_Address: am_applegate@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: ?????
Date: 03 Dec 2003
Time: 12:26

Comments

I am the son of TERRY APPLEGATE; my father passed away in 1987. I would love to hear from any of his shipmates that knew him well. He was from Ottumwa, Iowa and was assigned to a boiler room.

Name: William C Browning (Plank Owner)
Email_Address: wcbrowning@webtv.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 4/15/44 -12/45
Division_Squadron_Division: Aviation ordanceman
Date: 03 Dec 2003
Time: 11:16

Comments

Just came aboard looks like a good place to stow my seabag. W.C.B.

Name: Dwayne L. Ginger
Email_Address: dlginger@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1958-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: OR-Radioman
Date: 02 Dec 2003
Time: 20:04

Comments

Just found your site and it looks really great. I expect I will be back many times in the future. Looking for any mates from OR Div. 1958-1960.

Name: Bruce W. Kubik
Email_Address: bmakubik@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 7/1959 - 6/1962
Division_Squadron_Division: 5th & N
Date: 02 Dec 2003
Time: 19:33

Comments

Just become aware of the association. Am looking forward to learning more and about the upcoming convention.

Name: Ray Marsh
Email_Address: Marsh12362@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: V2 Catapults
Date: 02 Dec 2003
Time: 12:18

Comments

I made two West Pac cruises. Will always remember my time aboard the Fighting Hanna and surving on thr flight deck.

Name: ross king
Email_Address: kingfam@quiknet.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: cag 21, vf211
Date: 01 Dec 2003
Time: 18:35

Comments

made 2 cruises to far east as a AMs-2 . up an down coast of the far east. liked duty on flight deck, f-8's "checkmates", love web site. Ross

Name: LEO S. COLLINS
Email_Address: leo.collins@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1954-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: navation
Date: 01 Dec 2003
Time: 16:46

Comments

I thank this is grand, would like to hear from others in my div. from 1954-1957

Name: Charlie Breier
Email_Address: cbbreier@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1958-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: OE Division
Date: 01 Dec 2003
Time: 14:45

Comments

Great site and I would love to hear from any shipmates from that period.

Name: janine jaqua simi
Email_Address: j_simi@excite.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: cv-19
Date: 01 Dec 2003
Time: 12:08

Comments

My father, Lee Sheldon Jaqua, flew hellcats from the Hancock during WWII. He's been gone since 1990, but my family would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers serving with him. Thanks for the sight.

Name: Michelle and Will DeCesare
Email_Address: lakerats5@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: division
Date: 30 Nov 2003
Time: 20:41

Comments

We were advised to contact this website to try to locate a lost family member. My husband, Will is looking for his biological father, David Earl Cochran who served on the USS Hancock somewhere around 1970/71. Will was born June 19, 1971 and Mr. Cochran was 24 years of age according to my husbands birth certificate. We originally hired a company to help us, but nothing came about. My husband and I have 3 children and want to know if there are any hereditary diseases we should be aware of. If anyone has any information, please contact us via email: lakerats5@yahoo.com. Thank you.

Name: Kerry Adam
Email_Address: kerryadam4@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1960-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: v-4 refuelingaircraft
Date: 30 Nov 2003
Time: 10:21

Comments

name: Kerry Adam years aboard:1960-1961 dept:v-4 refueling aircraft e-mail:kerryadam4@aol.com

Name: Lewis Hicks
Email_Address: shipmate60@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Division
Date: 29 Nov 2003
Time: 20:07

Comments

Wanted to update my email address. Smooth sailin shipmates.

Name: Stan Derickson
Email_Address: mrd@thedericksons.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 62-63
Division_Squadron_Division: ET gang
Date: 28 Nov 2003
Time: 20:22

Comments

Was aboard only a few months, but enjoyed the time. Would love to hear from any of the ET's that might remember me. One of them hooked me on classical music - been listening to it ever since.

Name: melvin nelson
Email_Address: poomachsdog@hotmail.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: VA216
Date: 27 Nov 2003
Time: 20:54

Comments

Looking for friends

Name: Steve Kistler
Email_Address: skrk@galesburg.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-212 Rampart Raider
Date: 27 Nov 2003
Time: 18:03

Comments

Great website I was a ordnanceman with VA-212 and did 3 Wes-Pacs would like to hear from former VA-212 Rampart Raiders

Name: JAMES CAMERARIO
Email_Address: momschiavo@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1944
Division_Squadron_Division: V4 Division
Date: 26 Nov 2003
Time: 19:21

Comments

Plank Owner - Aerology Nick name - Cameo

Name: Tom Bartlein AM1C
Email_Address: Bartniner@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Aviation Metalsmith
Date: 26 Nov 2003
Time: 15:52

Comments

Plank Owner

Name: Bryan N. Barnes
Email_Address: bnbarnes1121@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964, 65 & 66
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-215 Barnowls "hoot, hoot"
Date: 25 Nov 2003
Time: 18:54

Comments

On a wed evening in Aug 64 I reported to NAS Almeada. I asked the guard where VA-215 was. He pointed me to the hanger where I was told the squardron was aboard the carrier? I hoofed it from the hanger to the carrier pier. I am the son of a Merchant Marine seaman and thought the ship looked cool and knew I would like living aboard such a fine looking "boat". The next morning we pulled out and as I stood Flight Deck parade I asked where we were going, some one said south east aisa. South East Aisa at the time sounded interesting but as an 18 year old Tennessee Volunteer any thing sound good. Needless to say 25 months and two west pac cruises later I knew exactly where south east aisa was! I am now a lifetime member of VFW-280 and very proud of my time as a 215 Barnowl aboard the fighting HANNA. (I am filling out my membership) Thanks for being here. Barnes, Bryan ATN3 VA215

Name: Jim Lawrence
Email_Address: jimnbren@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1965-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: va-216
Date: 25 Nov 2003
Time: 18:43

Comments

Great site, brings back a lot of good times and great friends

Name: Bob Herlocker
Email_Address: bobnpeg@pocketmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1956-57
Division_Squadron_Division: Public Information Office
Date: 25 Nov 2003
Time: 17:24

Comments

Went aboard when the Hancock was in dry dock at Hunters Point getting new angled deck and hurricane bow. Only a small crew at the time. We worked and lived on the on shore for a while. I was recruited to work in the PIO office and put out a newspaper. I learned how to type in the process! Later we went to sea, and patrolled the area between China and Formosa. Lots of activity and tension was high. Learned about the Hancock Association web page after seeing a man with a Hancock T-shirt at a cajun music jam session near Abeville, LA, last fall, and talking to him. I found out he was aboard at the same time I was. I have a lot of pictures and old newspapers that I will be glad to give to the Hancock Assn from my time on the Hancock, but it is all in storage now, as my wife and I are full time RVers and our only home is our 5th wheel trailer.

Comments

I do not know about later years, but in 1967/68 we had one Phantom that flew from the deck of the Hancock. I Don't rotten decks. Must of come later.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: X Division (Ship's XO)
Date: 25 Nov 2003
Time: 09:19

Comments

Newsletter Hiram Greer took the December issue of "The Hannah News" to the printer yesterday and they indicated they would get it in the mail tomorrow. This issue will contain information about our reunion in May, 2004. Welcome aboard to these shipmates who will be listed as new members in the December issue of the Hannah News: Ballard, Bartimo, Bondurant, Bowen, Cain, Canon, Christensen, Conrad, Cook, Daley, DiRisio, Fife, Gallagher, Hackett, James, Knowles, Kushner, Marquez, McGill, Meares, Mischke, Moch, Moro, Mulhall, Oblak, Onesty, Percival, Plotner, Rosenberg, Scott, Sinitski, Sloan, Spratley, Stivers, Tatum, Thornton, and Wiggins. In the futuree, I will list new Association members on the web site as they join. Welocome aboard to these new members who joined too late to be listed in the December Hannah News, but who will receive the December issue from the printer: Gary L. Hollenbaugh, V-3/V-6/AIMD, 66-70, and William C. Patrick, V-6 (AK2,GSE), 66-67. And to all Hancock shipmates, I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving.

Comments

Just for the fun of it, I will comment on some of Don Smith's comments which he posted on the 24th. "...THE FLIGHT DECK GANG HAVING TO TOW THE PHANTOMS TO THE CATS..." For every launch, two aircraft were towed to the cats. The towing was done before the pilots manned planes and engines were started. The rest of the launch taxiied to the cats. Phantoms? No Phantoms aboard Hannah. The cats and arresting gear could handle Phantoms, and it would have been easier and safer to fly a Phantom aboard than the F-8. (The F-8 was, shall we say, "challenging" to land aboard any carrier, but especially the small decks like Hannah.) But Essex class carriers like Hancock didn't have the shop and living space to handle Phantom squadrons. ..."BECAUSE THE FLIGHT WAS WOODEN AND ROTTED..." Don! You think our flight deck was rotten?! What you were seeing was the "non-skid" that was constantly breaking up and coming unglued and blowing around the deck. Made the deck very unsightly (i.e., it looked like hell.) The non-skid was supposed never to come unglued, but jet exhaust, fuel and hydraulic drips, high humidity, etc. was more than it could take. But don't worry, Don, we loved you helo guys. I was a pilot, and we knew the helo guys would bust their butts to come get us if we went down in Indian Country or in the Gulf. I'll bet you participated in some of those rescues! From me, you'll never hear anything but praise for the helo guys. Why don't you join the Hancock Association and tell us some stories?

Name: Russell Poole
Email_Address: russell.poole@smna.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1968
Division_Squadron_Division: Communications
Date: 25 Nov 2003
Time: 05:40

Comments

Served in the Communications Department for the 1967 deployment.

Name: DON SMITH
Email_Address: dawkmo2002@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970/71
Division_Squadron_Division: HC1 DET 7
Date: 24 Nov 2003
Time: 14:16

Comments

I REMBER THE FLIGHT DECK GANG HAVING TO TOW THE PHANTOMS TO THE CATS BECAUSE THE FLIGHT WAS WOODEN AND ROTTED. I SPENT MANY HOURS FLYING PLANE GUARD IN A RACETRACK PATTERN ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE SHIP. OUR READY ROOM WAS IN THE MONKEY FOCSLE' AND WAS IT EVER HARD TO GET TO.

Name: Deborah McCabe
Email_Address: McCabe Locator@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00000
Division_Squadron_Division: family of veteran
Date: 24 Nov 2003
Time: 09:57

Comments

BUDDY LOCATOR

$15.00 flat fee (for each name you want searched). Form sent for information you can provide. Monthly updates on extensive searches.

McCabe Locator@aol.com

Deborah McCabe 3710 Mesa Ridge Rd. Houston, TX 77043 713/895-0542

Name: Henry Mendoza
Email_Address: Hendoz@webtv.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: !963 to 1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Division Fly-3 Yellow Shirt
Date: 24 Nov 2003
Time: 01:51

Comments

Just checking in to say hello

Name: BETTY HOUSTON
Email_Address: BETTYH410@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1955-1956
Division_Squadron_Division: SEAMAN
Date: 23 Nov 2003
Time: 12:32

Comments

I AM THE DAUGHTER OF JERRY HOUSTON WHO WAS ABORD THE USS HANCOCK DURING THE KOREN WAR I WOULD LOVE TO MEET SOME ONE WHO KNEW NY DAD

Comments

I have a story relating to motorcycles and the Medal of Honor - a story about something that happened at the Hancock minireunion at Branson in September. If you are a Harley rider, you definitely will be interested. It's too long to go in the quarterdeck log. Will be glad to email it to anyone who asks for it.

Name: James M Terry (CTR-3)
Email_Address: james.terry1@att.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: westpac '73
Division_Squadron_Division: ops/subradio
Date: 21 Nov 2003
Time: 16:23

Comments

Just heard on the news today that several sites are competing as a final resting place for the USS Oriskany. Made me think of the time I spent TAD on the Hancock June thru December 1973. Easily the highlight of my 4-year enlistment. Thanks for a great site; I'll visit more often.

Name: Jerry Baines
Email_Address: jbaines210@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1962-1963
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Av Supply
Date: 21 Nov 2003
Time: 16:13

Comments

Finding this site was a real treat. I can still remember the mornings going out to sea and looking up to see the underside of the Golden Gate Bridge. God Bless America

Name: Doug Fritz
Email_Address: oota11@msn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: CR Div.
Date: 20 Nov 2003
Time: 14:03

Comments

Very happy to see this site! Looking forward to browsing- sure brings back a lot of memories! Would like very much to establish communications with some of my crew-mates from the early '70's.

Name: Wayne Erven
Email_Address: oldsalt2@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: l965-l968
Division_Squadron_Division: Ops Office
Date: 19 Nov 2003
Time: 14:56

Comments

Hey guys, the 2004 reunion is getting closer all the time. The Dec issue of the HANNA News has all the details, registration forms and tour info. Be sure to make your hotel reservations soon to guarantee you have a room at our rate. Check out the Reunion Page from the home page. Any questions, e-mail me, or call me at 925 462 6877.

Name: Phil Buchanan
Email_Address: leroo@frontiernet.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: E Div,V2 Div
Date: 19 Nov 2003
Time: 13:17

Comments

I was once a member.

Comments

REMINDER -- HANCOCK HISTORY BOOK. In 1999, we published a history book. It contained just about all of the ship's history that was in the original history book published right after WWII, plus some additional material. The 1999 book was a 100 % sellout. We decided to republish it, adding updated material. I hope a lot of members have sent pictures and items concerning their time aboard. It will be a book you will treasure, to be passed on to your family. Send a 150 word personal biography, and an old and a new picture, and it will be published. You don't have to order a book to be included, and you don't have to be an Association member. They say they will return the materials to you. Mail to "USS Hancock Revised History Book, PO Box 3101, Paducah, KY 42002-3101." If you have questions, phone Mr. Chad Kemper(he's in charge of our book) at Turner Publishing, (270) 443-0121 ext. 118. The deadline was supposed to be October 31, but Mr. Kemper says they always wait a few weeks past the deadline to start assembling the book, and in our case, they will not finish assembling it before the end of the year. PRICES. $54.00 for a standard book, $89.00 for leather cover. Add $7.00 shipping. 15 cents per word if you go over 150 words in your biography. Name embossed on cover: $6.00; on one line with 24 space limit. The 1999 book was 9" by 12 1/4" and about 1/2" thick. It's a nice book. I'm proud of mine, but I didn't get my bio in the 1999 book. I am glad I got it in for this book. My bio concludes with, QUOTE: Most notable experience on active duty: my tour as Hancock XO during the Vietnam War under two great captains: T. L. Johnson and A. J. Monger. Worst experience in the Navy: the Forrestal fire. Highest achievement in life: President and Membership Chairman of the USS Hancock Association! UNQUOTE. I think you will be glad that you ordered this book. Don't wait too long. It will probably sell out completely.

Name: HAL INGRAM CS3
Email_Address: THEPLANTMART@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963--1965
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-215
Date: 17 Nov 2003
Time: 21:04

Comments

i'M TRYING TO LOCATE ANYONE THAT REMEMBERS ME, IN THE BAKE SHOP.

Name: BUD HAROSKI
Email_Address: BHAROSKI@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: MID YR. 1945
Division_Squadron_Division: F-1C A DIV.
Date: 17 Nov 2003
Time: 15:50

Comments

FWD. , AFT. , DECKEDGE ELV. & STEARING ROOM. ENG. OF MOTOR WHALEBOAT IN TOYKO BAY. PLAYED BASKETBALL ON A DIV TEAM & SOFTBALL , SHORTSTOP IN FLIGHTDECK LEAUGE FIRST IN U.S.NAVY. GOT CAUGHT IN TRANSFER IN TOYKO BAY TO AO,40 ONLY 10 OF US GOT TRANSFERD OF 100 SCHEDULED. CAPT DAN GALLERY CALLED THE REST OFF THAT NITE AS HE GOT BACK ABOARD

Name: jeannie ferguson
Email_Address: redwillow2000@yahoo.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: visitor
Division_Squadron_Division: unknown
Date: 16 Nov 2003
Time: 19:50

Comments

great site! my brother jerry served on this ship starting in 1967.

Name: richard d smart
Email_Address: rdstrucking51@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 000000000
Division_Squadron_Division: ???????
Date: 16 Nov 2003
Time: 13:16

Comments

hello just writing to see if anyone know my dad john m smart he served onboard 43to45 he was from lynn mass. if you served with him or knew him write me at rdstrucking51@hotmail.com ps i am always checking in so be safe my god always bless you..

Name: Paul McEuen, Sr.
Email_Address: p.mceuensr@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973 & 1975
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-55 AvWeps
Date: 16 Nov 2003
Time: 10:50

Comments

I served with the WARHORSES as an ordnancemen attached to the Hancock in '73 and '75. Many fond memories. 2 typhoons out of Hong Kong. Aircraft looking like huge spiders had weaved webs of chains under the aircraft in order to hold the birds down because of the 40 to 50 foot ocean swells. 61 day line period in the Gulf of Oman, and the 55 gallon drums of ice cold beer waiting for us when we pulled into Subic. (who could forget the go-go dancers, too?) The "stand-downs", with the 5" 38's holding reveille shooting at star shells, with steak, baked potatoes and fruit cocktail waiting for you in the hanger bay. The monsoon rains and the ship pulling into the wind searching for those grey clouds, and the 15 degree temperature drop. The thousands of stars at night in the Gulf of Tonkin. The camaraderie, and the hundreds of hours of lost sleep. Ah, to be 19 years old again.

Name: William C. Patrick
Email_Address: bp7272907@comcast.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966 1967
Division_Squadron_Division: V6 G.S.E.
Date: 16 Nov 2003
Time: 08:25

Comments

I am glad to find the website for the fighting Hanna. After two West-Pac cruises I left the ship for Texas duty VT-28 Corpus Christi, Tx. My tour of duty ended in 1969. I remained in local reserve duty with N.A.S. Atlanta as AK2 for five yrs. Now reside in P.C.B., Fla.

Name: Richard (Dick) Corbin
Email_Address: rlcorbin@atlantic.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960-1961
Division_Squadron_Division: V-6 Division Parachute Loft
Date: 15 Nov 2003
Time: 13:57

Comments

Just updating my e-mail address.

Name: David "Pete" Peterson
Email_Address: printerpete@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: X-Div
Date: 15 Nov 2003
Time: 13:47

Comments

Looking for other X-Div shipmates

Name: Wesley Ambriole
Email_Address: signsorce1@AOL.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: R Damage Control
Date: 14 Nov 2003
Time: 10:43

Comments

Please send any and all info. Thanks

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div. (Ship's XO)
Date: 14 Nov 2003
Time: 07:45

Comments

I received an interesting message from Association Member Bruce R. Boland. He served aboard Hannah as XO & CO of VF-24, flying F-8 Crusader fighters, in 1969-71, and as Operations Officer 1972-74. He continued his very successful career in the Navy and retired as a Rear Admiral. His message is about our member John W. Finn, oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor. QUOTE I was recently at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay. One of their main new buildings is named "John W. Finn Building". Nice to see and well deserved!! UNQUOTE

Name: gaylord daleen
Email_Address: Photodaleen@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: USS GURKE DD783
Date: 14 Nov 2003
Time: 02:05

Comments

found your site by surfing the net. I was never aboard the ship but still have some photograph's somewhere as my destroyer ran escort many times up on yankee and dixie station. I had good times in those days and remember seeing her many times.

Comments

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div (Ship's XO)
Date: 14 Nov 2003
Time: 00:42

Comments

Chaplain Long: We need you as a member! Gordon Litton: you missed me. I detached in April 1972; was relieved by Phil Johnson, and I believe Dick(?) Spargo was next as XO. Captain Ryan is a member. Phil Johson died a few years ago. Spargo I am not in touch with.

Name: Frausto Armando L
Email_Address: tazhaven@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1974-1978
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-211 Fighter SQ.
Date: 13 Nov 2003
Time: 18:11

Comments

will join as soon that i can. also would like to attend a re-union..

Name: Richard A. Long
Email_Address: richlong@adelphia.net
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: Catholic Chaplain, LCDR. CHC, USN
Date: 12 Nov 2003
Time: 20:39

Comments

I have just discovered this and need time to read and remember. I loved my tour aboard the USS Hancock.

Name: PATRICK J HAMILL
Email_Address: DRING@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1964
Division_Squadron_Division: V-6 PARA-LOFT
Date: 12 Nov 2003
Time: 19:15

Comments

Ia Airman off the cost of veit-nam when Kennedy was shot. and also in the yards @ Hunters-point when she was dry docked, went on to complete PR-A scool and aboard the uss Bennington cvs-20 for another tour off yankee station,my son has been in the Navy 16 yrs. this jan. an is @ lemor calf. in a VF SQ. ihave never been to the reunions

Name: Gordon Dale Litton
Email_Address: gl3@misn.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1972-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: X Division
Date: 12 Nov 2003
Time: 03:48

Comments

I am surprised that I don't reminber Tom, the XO in 72. When I walked aboard ship in Oct. or Nov. 72, I was assigned to the Admin Office as the XO yeoman. Worked there for about two years and then was assigned to the Captains Office as the Captains Yeoman. It was an experience that I will never forget. I often find myself telling stories of my life in the Navy. I also have it pretty good after the Navy. I live in a small town in Missouri and there are three other Hancock friends in this town, plus another just a few miles away and then one in Iowa. We have our own mini reunion all the time.

Name: Lee Noyes
Email_Address: noyes@elltel.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1959-1962
Division_Squadron_Division: V-1 Fly 2
Date: 11 Nov 2003
Time: 17:45

Comments

New e-mail address noyes@elltel.net

Name: Ronald J Kuntz
Email_Address: rkuntz2@san.rr.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1954-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Division
Date: 11 Nov 2003
Time: 16:29

Comments

Just found the CVA 19 WEB Page and plan to become a mamber in the near future.

Glad to be back aboard.

Name: Steve Bonom CS2 ships company
Email_Address: bonomsupp@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: S-2 Division
Date: 10 Nov 2003
Time: 22:35

Comments

pushed out a lot of pastries and pies while in charge of bakeshop

Name: Hal Washburn
Email_Address: hd2r1@peoplepc.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1964 - 1966
Division_Squadron_Division: GM Division
Date: 09 Nov 2003
Time: 19:12

Comments

Thanks for the update of the Quarter Deck Log. It is Great! Many of the old GM gang have gotten re-acquainted over the e-mail internet and we are looking forward to many of us meeting, after about 38 years, at the 2004 reunion. We have all finally decided it is time!

Name: J Chris Sciglilano
Email_Address: joshilly @aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: jan 1, 1967 to mar 21, 1970
Division_Squadron_Division: fox Div.
Date: 08 Nov 2003
Time: 14:47

Comments

just visiting for now

Name: John J. Mulhall
Email_Address: johnjmulhall@earthlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-68
Division_Squadron_Division: B, S-2
Date: 07 Nov 2003
Time: 22:28

Comments

Joined the Hancock in Sasebo, April '66 and was assigned to B-Div. In a week and a half, lost 48 pounds and was sent mess cooking as relief from the heat. Traded Divisions with someone and became a Commissaryman, then one of the Commissary Storekeepers. Was SK3 when I left in Feb '68 during complete overhaul at Hunter's Point.

Name: JAMES MARTINO JR,
Email_Address: Jimmartino@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1973 -1974
Division_Squadron_Division: VF-24
Date: 07 Nov 2003
Time: 08:00

Comments

I WORKED IN THE AIRFRAMES SHOP.

Name: wes mahling
Email_Address: wesnsandy@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1968-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: v-4 division
Date: 07 Nov 2003
Time: 06:47

Comments

great site

Name: Edward James (Jim) Hudson
Email_Address: jim.hudson3@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1958
Division_Squadron_Division: Marine Detachment
Date: 06 Nov 2003
Time: 18:19

Comments

I made two cruises on the Hancock, and transferred to Camp Pendleton for the balance of my enlistment before being discharged in the Spring of 1959. I also still keep in close touch with four other shipmates, R.D. (Ben) Hogan who lives in Mill Valley CA, Fred Metcalf who lives in Inglewood just outside of Los Angeles, Keith French who lives in Rochester, Minnesota and Don (Keas) Hawver who lives in Downers Grove, Illinois.

My wife, Mary Ann, and I do try to get to California often and involve ourselves in important family activities. We still live in the Washington D.C. area, specifically in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Just yesterday, we participated in a funeral service for our former Marine Detachment commanding officer, "Captain" Donald R. Jones. He was a Lieutenant Colonel when he retired from the Marine Corps in 1966, and 81 when he passed away on September 14. The memorial service and burial took place at Fort Myer/Arlington National Cemetery. His personal decorations resulting from combat in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, to include the Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. But what I had been unprepared for upon arriving at the Fort Myer Chapel was the fact that virtually the entire complement of Marines stationed at the Marine Barracks in Washington D.C. was in full dress in order to render formal military honors. Present were the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, two marine rifle companies, and a cortege from the Army's Old Guard. The casket was drawn by white horses. The manner and scope in which the event was carried out made me very proud.

Hope to attend the 2004 reunion in Millbrae, CA 2004.

Semper Fi,

Jim Hudson

Name: R.R. (Chris) Christensen
Email_Address: c.christensen@sbcglobal.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1957
Division_Squadron_Division: OP Div. (Photo Lab)
Date: 06 Nov 2003
Time: 13:46

Comments

I recognize a couple of the photos you have posted, they were taken during the time I was in the photo lab.

Name: Jerry Loverink
Email_Address: cjwhisper@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-4 Div.
Date: 05 Nov 2003
Time: 14:17

Comments

Hi, Shipmates Hope everyone is having a great year

Name: FLOYD W HYLTON ( BILL)
Email_Address: fwh1947@cs.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: AUG.69-APR.70
Division_Squadron_Division: ATTACK SQUADRON 55
Date: 05 Nov 2003
Time: 11:13

Comments

I WAS A PLANE CAPTAIN WITH VA 55 FOR TWO YEARS.BEFORE THAT I WAS A PLANE CAPTAIN WITH VA 125 THE TRAINING SQUADRON AT NAS LEMOORE FOR TWO YEARS IN 1967 AND 1968. GREAT WEBSITE.

Name: Gary F. Daley
Email_Address: garysdaley@comcast.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: "B" Div. #1 Fireroom
Date: 05 Nov 2003
Time: 10:22

Comments

Just checking in with everyone. It is good to see more people getting involved with this web site. Getting ready to make arragements to go to the reunion. I am really looking forward to seeing all of my old crewmates. You are doing a great job Tom And Don.

Name: FLOYD W. HYLTON
Email_Address: fwh1947@cs.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: AUG 69-APR.70
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-55
Date: 05 Nov 2003
Time: 10:11

Comments

I WAS IN VA 55 TWO YEARS. AFTER DISCHARGE I WORKED FOR GENERAL MOTORS FOR 30 YEARS RETIRING IN OCT. OF 2000. GREAT WEBSITE THANKS. F W HYLTON

Name: L.R.Dupont
Email_Address: boskok99@cs.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1968/1971
Division_Squadron_Division: G Div.
Date: 05 Nov 2003
Time: 09:32

Comments

Looking for G Div. shipmates

Name: L.R.Dupont
Email_Address: Boskok99@cs.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: G Division
Date: 04 Nov 2003
Time: 09:26

Comments

Where have all the AO's gone?

Name: William J. Horan
Email_Address: lenmchast@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1963-1967
Division_Squadron_Division: aircraft maintainence
Date: 04 Nov 2003
Time: 04:22

Comments

Hi there! For anyone who served aboard the Hancock from '63-'67, you may remember a kid named Dan Horan, who was a Seaman's Apprentice and helped with aircraft maintainence. Well, I am his youngest son. Unfortunately, my father passed away in 1993 at the age of 48. If any of his buddies read this, and would like to ask about my dad, please write me.

Name: Peter Hansen
Email_Address: hansen71@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-71
Division_Squadron_Division: air ops
Date: 03 Nov 2003
Time: 15:25

Comments

air traffic controller

Name: Al Alfieri
Email_Address: aalfieri@semprautilities.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1969-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: Engineering Log Room / W Div
Date: 03 Nov 2003
Time: 15:15

Comments

Served in the Engineering Log Room as one of the 3 Yeoman, with Doug Dixon, Larrie Coons and Jerry Boes from 1969 to 1970, then got transferred to "W" Division in Late 1970, as the one and only Yeoman to a small group of great guys. A lot of great memories on this old ship. Several years later.....I was on the pier in Long Beach watching as they dismantled the superstructure of the old lady, with many memories flooding my mind of the times and places I've seen and been with her. It would be great to hear from any of my "Old" shipmates.

Name: Monte K Adams
Email_Address: Montebobbye@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: Marine Detachment
Date: 02 Nov 2003
Time: 12:51

Comments

Looking for some fellow Marines.

Name: Charles Taliaferro
Email_Address: chast@kitchentablegang.org
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00000
Division_Squadron_Division: N/A-N/A
Date: 01 Nov 2003
Time: 20:30

Comments

We are not trying to sell you anything at all. We don't even want your money! This is simply an invitation for military veterans, wives and friends to visit us at:

http://www.kitchentablegang.org

We really could use your support to get this message out. Please forward this to friends, military buddies, family, your newsletter, bulletin board or even add a link to our website from your pages. We hope you deem us worthy!

Thank you very much!

Charlie Taliaferro THE KITCHEN TABLE GANG TRUST

P.S.: Remember, VETERAN'S DAY is only 10 days away, November 11th.

Name: Beecher Wiggins
Email_Address: bwiggins@kconline.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1944-1945
Division_Squadron_Division: V T -7
Date: 01 Nov 2003
Time: 07:48

Comments

anyone know pilot Robt. Wightman or radioman Issie Arnold? both were crewmen with me on the TBM.

Name: Sam Bryce
Email_Address: Sam@designer-studios.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: OP division
Date: 31 Oct 2003
Time: 23:42

Comments

I made some good friends while serving onboard CVA=19.

Comments

REMINDER ABOUT THE HANCOCK HISTORY BOOK. In 1999, the Association had a history book published. It contained just about all of the ship's history that was in the original history book published right after WWII, plus some additional material. The 1999 book was a 100 % sellout. We decided to republish it with updated material submitted by Association members. I hope a lot of members have sent pictures and items concerning their time aboard. It will be a book you will treasure, to be passed on to your family. Send a 150 word personal biography, and an old and a new picture, and it will be published. You don't have to order a book to be included, and you don't have to be an Association member. They say they will return the materials to you. Mail to "USS Hancock Revised History Book, PO Box 3101, Paducah, KY 42002-3101." You can phone them at (270) 443-0121 ext. 103 if you have questions or if you want more information. Mr. Herb Banks is the person in charge of our book. The deadline (well publicized in the last few issues of the Hannah News) was supposed to be October 31, but Mr. Banks says they always wait a week or two past the deadline to start assembling the book. PRICES. $54.00 for a standard book, $89.00 for leather cover. Add $7.00 shipping. 15 cents per word if you go over 150 words in your biography. Name embossed on cover: $6.00; on one line with 24 space limit. The 1999 book was 9" by 12 1/4" and about 1/2" thick. It's a nice book. I'm proud of mine. I think you will be glad that you ordered this book. Don't wait. It will probably sell out completely.

Name: Dave Tribby
Email_Address: datribby1@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: va164
Date: 30 Oct 2003
Time: 18:10

Comments

Great web site. Hope to hear from some other va164 ghostriders.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div. (XO of ship)
Date: 30 Oct 2003
Time: 00:10

Comments

Note for Larry Togans, who just posted a message. You said, "Whoever put this web site together, I want to thank them." Would you believe our web site manager (who put the site together) is one of your shipmates from No. 4 Fireroom? Not while you were there, but soon after. He is Don Mettler, who was in No. 4 Fireroom for all his time aboard Hancock (1971-75) except for the time he spent messcooking. By the way, I have your request for a newsletter and will send you one. The way to find shipmates is to join the Association. Hope to welcome you aboard soon. BTW, we just had a guy join who was in No. 1 Fireroom from '69 to '72. From your Association President and Membership Chairman.

Name: Larry Togans
Email_Address: cltogans@citlink.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: Engineering
Date: 28 Oct 2003
Time: 11:23

Comments

I was onboard the USS Hancock for a total of 4 years. I worked below deck in the boiler room (Number 4). I have great memories working along side my shipmates during that time. I only wish I could get in touch with some of them. I have a yearbook, but it has no addresses or phone numbers. Hopefully, by using this website some of my shipmates will locate me. Whoever put this website together, I want to thank them.

Name: Michael Titmus
Email_Address: mtitmus@socal.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Apr 75 - Dec 75
Division_Squadron_Division: E Div - Power Shop
Date: 28 Oct 2003
Time: 00:05

Comments

Joined with "Smoke on the water" during Saigon evac. Assigned to Power Shop. Also ran the Tool Repair Cage for some months. Was Div Drug rep for a few months. Discharged 5 Dec 75. Saw the Hanna being dismantled for scrap in 1976.

Name: Fred Rickman
Email_Address: frickman@softcom.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: late 50's early 60's
Division_Squadron_Division: ?????
Date: 27 Oct 2003
Time: 15:56

Comments

My brother served on the Hancock in the late 50's or early 60's. Not real sure of the years, but as a kid I got to steer (maybe not right term) the ship on a open house cruise out of San Francisco Bay. I will never forget my experience aboard the Hancock. My brother's name is Robert (Bob) Rickman

Name: Norm Wigen
Email_Address: norm@clsmortgage.com
Association_Member: .
Years_Aboard: 1967 to 1969
Division_Squadron_Division: ships company Personnel
Date: 27 Oct 2003
Time: 13:38

Comments

served drydock when at Hunters Point and 68 69 vietnam cruise as personnel-man

Comments

HANCOCK REVISED HISTORY BOOK. In my previous entry, I said the "recent cruise book" was a 100% sell out. I was referring to the History Book which was published in 1999. The gent at Turner Publishing who is handling our revision is Herb Banks. That's his phone number in the previous message I posted. I talked to him today and found out that they don't start assembling the revision until the deadline has passed. So if anyone reads this for the first time a week or two past the Oct. 31 deadline, there is still a possibility that they might be able to get your material in. You would have to call Herb and see. At some point, of course, additional material will not be accepted. We have tried to publicize well the history revision in the Hannah News, and I hope you have sent your order and bio in by now. I was surprised when Herb told me that about a fourth of the orders he has received have been for the leather bound version!

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: X Division (XO of ship)
Date: 26 Oct 2003
Time: 14:03

Comments

A few years ago the Association had a history book published. It contained just about all of the ship's history that was in the original history book published right after WWII, plus some additional material. The recent cruise book was a 100 % sellout. We decided to republish it with updated material submitted by Association members. I hope a lot of members have sent pictures and items concerning their time aboard. Deadline for ordering is Oct. 31 (well publicized in the last few issues of the Hannah News). It will be a book you will treasure, to be passed on to your family. Send a 150 word personal biography, and an old and a new picture, and it will be published. You don't have to order a book to be included, and you don't have to be an Association member. They say they will return the materials to you. Mail to "USS Hancock Revised History Book, PO Box 3101, Paducah, KY 42002-3101." You can phone them at (270) 443-0121 ext. 103 if you have questions or if you want more information. $54.00 for a standard book, $89.00 for leather cover. Add $7.00 shipping. 15 cents per word if you go over 150 words. Name embossed on cover: $6.00; on one line with 24 space limit. I think you will be glad that you ordered this book. Don't wait. It will probably sell out completely.

Name: Dom Di Risio
Email_Address: decmar@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: Av. supply
Date: 25 Oct 2003
Time: 10:16

Comments

Just found out about org.

Name: W.E. Fortenberry
Email_Address: gom51@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1969
Division_Squadron_Division: photo lab
Date: 25 Oct 2003
Time: 06:48

Comments

I am very proud to have served aboard the U.S.S. Hancock, and have held her in my heart since. Bless you all for her keeping her memory forever in the minds of free men. Thanks for a wonderfull site W.E. Fortenberry Former crewmember

Name: john vanwinkle
Email_Address: johnvw46@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 69-70
Division_Squadron_Division: OE Division
Date: 25 Oct 2003
Time: 02:36

Comments

I was an ET (E-5), in that life time. I had been transfered from the Coral Sea CVA-43 and found the Hanna a much better ship. Our equipment worked great (mainly because the air conditioning on board was about 100% better than on the coral sea), the food was also better! It was a very lovely cruise we in the repeater crew had, since not one of our repeaters went down. Well, this a great site!

Name: Todd Mikkelsen
Email_Address: mikkeltd@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 00000
Division_Squadron_Division: 00000
Date: 22 Oct 2003
Time: 01:02

Comments

My grandfather, Charles Thuesen served aboard the Hancock during WWII.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div (Executive Officer)
Date: 21 Oct 2003
Time: 07:03

Comments

Attention anyone who may be visiting the USS Yorktown Museum at Patriot's Point near Charleston, SC. The Hancock display aboard Yorktown is temporarily unavailable for viewing. Yorktown has had some problems with the display areas on the 02 level (right under the flight deck). They are in the process of moving the Hancock display from the 02 level to the 2nd deck (right below the hangar deck). The Hancock display will reopen when it has been relocated. One of our members, Charles Stull (E Division, 1955-56), visited there last week and was very disappointed that the Hancock exhibit was not available. Please pass the word to anyone you hear about who may be planning to visit Yorktown. I will try to find out when it will reopen.

Name: Melinda Staggs
Email_Address: goofymel@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1974
Division_Squadron_Division: Welders
Date: 20 Oct 2003
Time: 13:58

Comments

My dad was stationed on this great ship and is looking for help with finding old shipmates and information on the ship. Please contact me at my home anytime between 6:30pm and 10:00 pm. (209) 874-5174. Thank you for your help.

Name: Jim Fleming
Email_Address: flemingjr2002@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1971-1973
Division_Squadron_Division: VA-164 Ghost Riders
Date: 20 Oct 2003
Time: 09:00

Comments

It would be great to hear from some of the old VA-164 people.

Name: monroe hak
Email_Address: fmhak@hotmail.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: cs div.
Date: 19 Oct 2003
Time: 18:32

Comments

i am glad that i found this sight.

Name: Stan Sorenson
Email_Address: laserva215@charter.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1963 1964
Division_Squadron_Division: VA 215
Date: 19 Oct 2003
Time: 16:48

Comments

Great website. Would like to hear from former sqaudron mates, esp Russ Ryman

Name: Gary Daley
Email_Address: garysdaley@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: B Div #1 fireroom-br
Date: 18 Oct 2003
Time: 21:42

Comments

Just checking in. this web site has put me in touch with a friend I made on Hanna. Thank you again Don.

Name: Glenn Hackett
Email_Address: patteglenn@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1956-57
Division_Squadron_Division: V1 / Rep 8 / Ships Crew
Date: 18 Oct 2003
Time: 10:30

Comments

Just checking in........

Name: David Linhorst
Email_Address: dwlinhorst@wmconnect.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: R-Div (Log Room), X-Div, CVW-21 Staff
Date: 16 Oct 2003
Time: 19:52

Comments

Just checking in

Comments

Wanted to update my email address for all Hancock shipmates. God bless our military.

Name: Dave Tribby
Email_Address: datribby1@juno.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1970 1971
Division_Squadron_Division: Gostriders va164
Date: 15 Oct 2003
Time: 18:27

Comments

Like to hear from some fellow Ghostriders.

Name: W B Spence
Email_Address: billspence@adelphia.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1968-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: CR Division
Date: 15 Oct 2003
Time: 09:07

Comments

I was an RM2 (2304/2318) onboard the Hancock from 04/68 thru 12/70. I made two full cruises, plus part of a third, to Yankee station. I left the ship in Japan to fly home to exit the Navy in 12/70. My GQ station was as a controller in Radio One but I often stood watches tuning transmitters in Radio rooms 2 and 3.

Name: robert eady
Email_Address: wgas46@mchsi.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: va-55
Date: 14 Oct 2003
Time: 19:52

Comments

looking for a ships patch cva-19, and operation frequent wind ,eagle pull patch. met a young boy with cancer in 1977 and gave him mine for his collection. never new i would one day miss them as much as i do. still have my leather flight jacket they were on. also have news letter from 1975 while on cruise if someone wants copy. my division officer was killed in a plane accident after cruise was over in lamore california, would love to send his parents a signed picture he gave me of va-55 a4f while he was flying with co and xo. will send my membership off tommorow and thanks for any help with info

Name: robert eady
Email_Address: wgas46@mchsi.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1975-1976
Division_Squadron_Division: va-55
Date: 14 Oct 2003
Time: 19:37

Comments

would love to join the association, as the hana is dear to my heart. made the last cruise on her while assigned to the va-55 air squadron.

Name: Donald Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: B division #4 Fireroom
Date: 13 Oct 2003
Time: 22:50

Comments

Just a quick reminder, after you post your message and return to this page you must reload to see your message. Do not submit your message again. Thanks for your cooperation. Don

Name: Frederick R. Miller, PH1, USN Retired 55-73
Email_Address: joker528@nycap.rr.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: Served on USS Wasp CVS-18
Division_Squadron_Division: Operations Photo Lab (OP)
Date: 13 Oct 2003
Time: 07:57

Comments

The following edited obituary was published in the Albany (NY) Times Union on 10/13/03.

EAST GREENBUSH The soul of Robert Irving Bugbee, 72, entered eternal life October 11, 2003. Born November 19, 1930 in Deerfield, Oneida County, N.Y. In 1951, during the Korean War, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the Aircraft Carrier, U.S.S. Hancock (CVA-19) as a Radioman 2nd Class and was honorably discharged in 1954. and died on November 14, 2002. Funeral and Christian Burial shall occur Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer, NY. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in New Rural Cemetery, East Greenbush, N.Y. The family requests that contributions either be made to the Alzheimer's Association of NE New York, 85 Watervliet Avenue Albany, NY 12206, Bob's church for over 28 years, Faith Assembly of God, 254 Spackenkill Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 or to Loudonville Community Church, 374 Loudon Rd. Latham, NY 12211.

The full obituary can be viewed at:http://www.legacy.com/timesunion-albany/LegacyHome.asp - just select October 13th, 2003

Name: Ed Rostine
Email_Address: rostine@mpks.net
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971 - 1972
Division_Squadron_Division: R-Div
Date: 12 Oct 2003
Time: 10:27

Comments

Don, great job on the website. I have found many shipmates on the quarterdeck log and hope to find many more. Keep up the good work.

Name: Gary Daley
Email_Address: garysdaley@comcast.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1969-1972
Division_Squadron_Division: B-div
Date: 11 Oct 2003
Time: 22:58

Comments

It is good to see some of the past.

Name: Jim L. Ramsey mm3
Email_Address: jimramsey@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1960 - 1963
Division_Squadron_Division: M Div Fowoard Eng Rm
Date: 11 Oct 2003
Time: 16:03

Comments

Just looking around.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div (Ship's XO)
Date: 10 Oct 2003
Time: 13:14

Comments

Don Mettler: It's neat how you make the embossed Hannah hold steady as we scroll down through the logbook entries! Congratulations! The first time I saw the new page I thought the ship image interfered with the entries, but I don't feel that way any more.

Name: Charles E. Rodman
Email_Address: jrod52334@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1953-1955
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Catapults
Date: 10 Oct 2003
Time: 03:45

Comments

Just checking in.

Name: Paul Harp
Email_Address: linda.gh@verizon.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1964 - 1966
Division_Squadron_Division: S-6 Division
Date: 09 Oct 2003
Time: 18:32

Comments

Caught Hanna in Sept/Oct 64 at NAS Alemeda and sailed next day for WestPac. We stopped at Pearl Harbor for four days and on to the Philippines. Can't remember how long we were in Subic but we left there to go to Yankee Station. This was late 1964 early 1965. Made two tours with Hanna and was discharged in Sept. 1966 while in Hunters Point. Would like to hear from any S-6 personnel from that time.

Name: Brian Matthew Coleman
Email_Address: B8SCOLE@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: four years
Division_Squadron_Division: unsure
Date: 09 Oct 2003
Time: 13:35

Comments

Hello, im looking for information about my grandfather. He served on the HANCOCK in WWII. Walter Donald Coleman...rear gunner/radio man aboard the Grumman Avenger. Thanks for letting me visit...

Name: JOHN WEHLING
Email_Address: JWEHLING@CI.MILLVILLE.NJ.US
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1957-1959
Division_Squadron_Division: V-5 ORDINANCE DIVIDION
Date: 08 Oct 2003
Time: 12:28

Comments

PLEASE WRITE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FELLOW SHIPMATES

Name: Thomas V. La Fleur
Email_Address: Lafleeurmimi@aol.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1959-1960
Division_Squadron_Division: V1 division
Date: 08 Oct 2003
Time: 12:26

Comments

Made the West Pack cruise - would like to hear from anybody from the flight deck that made the cruise

Name: Tim Mullen
Email_Address: timcathy_mul@msn.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: (1964-1966
Division_Squadron_Division: V-2 Arresting Gear
Date: 07 Oct 2003
Time: 20:58

Comments

Hats off to Don Mettler for his outstanding work in updating the ship's Quarterdeck Logbook. Way to go, DON.

I have my hotel reservation in for the May 2004 reunion in San Francisco, and just waiting for the rest of the reunion stuff to be finalized so I can complete all the reunion registration paperwork. Sure hope everyone else is starting to think about the reunion, and at least getting their hotel reservations in too.

Name: randy parrish
Email_Address: rparrish@clarian.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1971
Division_Squadron_Division: fox/5th divpermission to come aboard sir
Date: 07 Oct 2003
Time: 11:03

Comments

permission to come aboard sir, great site, i was a gunner's mate guns first in fox div. and then we went into 5th div. i should have stayed but too many unforunate things at home that i had to take care of. i loved being in the us navy and aboard the fightin hannah. i made three wespac cruises and even after i left i had no regrets . my son has been in the us marines for 12 years and just got back from irag, i'm very proud of him , he's what i should have been as i see him now. i was wondering if anyone had a uus hancock patch that goes on you're uniform and if anyone has the cruise book for 1968-68 and 1970-71 cruise book i lost mine in a fire years ago. well i better go for now , i'd like to here from anyone from my old divisions .

Name: MIKE MANNELL
Email_Address: MCHMANNELL@AOL.COM
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: OOOOO
Division_Squadron_Division: OOOOO
Date: 06 Oct 2003
Time: 17:18

Comments

MY DAD SERVED/RETIRED OFF OF THE USS HANCOCK IN NOV. OF 1964. CHUCK MANNELL, ATCS I SERVED ON THE USS BLUE RIDGE CLOSE BY THE HANCOCK IN 1972...IN THE TONKIN GULF,RVN....WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE KNEW MY DAD...I ATE IN THE CHIEF MESS WHEN I WAS A KID... MIKE MANNELL, USMC '71-74

Comments

I was wondering if there is an itinerary for the upcoming reunion in Brisbane?

Name: Donald Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: B division #4 Fireroom
Date: 05 Oct 2003
Time: 23:58

Comments

If you have any comments on the new layout for the Quarterdeck Log please email me at Webmaster@usshancockassociation.org

Thanks for your help and support.

Name: Beecher Wiggins
Email_Address: bwiggins@kconline.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 5joined ship NAS/44-3/45
Division_Squadron_Division: Air group 7- V T 7
Date: 05 Oct 2003
Time: 19:25

Comments

joined ship @NAS Norfolk,Va With torpedo Sqd. 7,went to Trinadad on shakedown,later thru canal to west coast,Pearl , then to south pacific .first enemy action Oct 9 1944

Name: Bob Breisch
Email_Address: handymanrjb@yahoo.com
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1966 - 1969
Division_Squadron_Division: W Division
Date: 05 Oct 2003
Time: 12:24

Comments

Great site! Renewed some fond memories and have contacted old friends. Was just looking to find our what happened to the Hancock and got more than I bargained for. Thanks!

Name: Michael Postolan
Email_Address: mikesr@usshancock.net
Association_Member: No
Years_Aboard: 1967-1970
Division_Squadron_Division: op-photo lab
Date: 05 Oct 2003
Time: 05:22

Comments

great site....keep up the great work!

Name: Inny Cerbini
Email_Address: pappainny@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 44-45
Division_Squadron_Division: B div.
Date: 03 Oct 2003
Time: 17:36

Comments

The quarterdeck log,in fact the whole web site, just keeps getting better every time I log on. Keep up the great work Don.

Name: Tom Wimberly
Email_Address: twimbo@aol.com
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1970-72
Division_Squadron_Division: X Div (Executive Officer)
Date: 03 Oct 2003
Time: 08:48

Comments

Gay and I attended the Branson mini-reunion. Joe and Nell Bizet did a great job setting it up. About 70 people attended or indicated an intent to attend. I saw most of them. We had a great hospitality room which was well stocked and open nearly all the time. It was a real treat to be in the same hotel with the Medal of Honor recipients. Several of them visited our hospitality room, and our member John Finn (oldest living MOH recipient) was able to spend a good deal of time in our room. He has to be in a wheel chair most of the time now. His legs and knees don't permit him to walk around as he did at our reunion in New Orleans just a little over a year ago. He is mentally alert, his memory is still fantastic, and he loves to talk. He is a pleasure to be around. He is on track to go to Charleston for the Yorktown reunion next week, and we are counting on seeing him at the San Francisco reunion next May, be the Good Lord willing!

Name: Donald Mettler
Email_Address: webmaster@usshancockassociation.org
Association_Member: Yes
Years_Aboard: 1971-1975
Division_Squadron_Division: B division #4 Fireroom
Date: 02 Oct 2003
Time: 23:24

Comments

New Quarterdeck Log. First entry 10/2/2003. Hope that there will be many more entries. If you are a first time visitor or a member, update your information, you may find an old shipmate out there wondering what the heck happened to you too. Best to all. Fair Winds and Following Seas.