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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,