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The Association Was
Born...
In 1978, those who
served on the Hannah gathered in Atlantic City, New Jersey, reunited for
the first time, and resulted in the founding of the USS Hancock
Association by
"plank owner",
Edmund
Orchowski
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USS HANCOCK
ASSOCIATION'S QUARTERDECK
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Entry of Feb 17, 2001 at 03:39 [EST]
From: Don
Mettler - dmett41691@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B Division, #4 Fireroom
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1975
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: This is the first of what I hope will be
many entries into the Quarterdeck Log of the USS Hancock Association. This site
opened @ 00:00 hours on 17 Feb 01. Hope you find what you are looking for
shipmates, memories, etc. May you have "Fair Winds and Following
Seas." PEACE, Don Mettler
Entry of Feb 17, 2001 at 13:03 [EST]
From: John Hunter - jhnhunter@hotmail.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B Div.
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1976
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Great sight. Good to see that there are
people wanting to keep the memory of the Hancock alive.
Entry of Feb 17, 2001 at 14:39 [EST]
From: Kevin E. Spoerle - kevman112@hotmail.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: H-division medical dept.
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1975
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I served as the Operating Room Techinician
before and during the last westpac cruise . It was quite a trip.
Entry of Feb 17, 2001 at 21:27 [EST]
From: Mike Dowd - www.ethclinics@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-4 Div.
What years were you aboard: 1966 to 1970
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
Entry of Feb 17, 2001 at 22:01 [EST]
From: Dick Walker - twalker3@columbus.rr.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: OE Div
What years were you aboard: 1963 to 1964
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
Entry of Feb 18, 2001 at 00:53 [EST]
From: Ed Rostine - rostine@mpks.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Repair (R) Division
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1972
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Nice to see the Quarterdeck Log up and
running. I hope it will be instrumental in reuniting shipmates. I have found
several old friends and made some new ones from the association site. Good work
Don
Entry of Feb 18, 2001 at 16:44 [EST]
From: Charles I. Overbey - boverbey@apex.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: 7th- Firecontrol
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1946
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I am a Plank Owner & was assigned to
Hancock in Dec.1943 after completing Advanced Firecontrol school in
Washington,D.C. I stood watch on the Radar installations while she was still in
the Fore River Yard in Quincey MA.before commissioning.
Entry of Feb 18, 2001 at 17:02 [EST]
From: David Linhrost - icedoctor@juno.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: ships company then cvw21 staff
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1970
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
Entry of Feb 19, 2001 at 08:57 [EST]
From: TONY CONTORNO - ACONTORNO4@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VAW-111
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1972
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
Entry of Feb 19, 2001 at 11:51 [EST]
From: Charles Franklin Guthery - cguthery@netgate.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: W Division
What years were you aboard: 1966 to 1969
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was ships crew from March 1966 to April
1969 in W division. Would like to hear from anyone that was aboard during that
time frame in W Division.
Entry of Feb 19, 2001 at 14:10 [EST]
From: warren m curtis - wmcurtis@therural,net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: m division aft engine room
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1946
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: very nice work. most of my memories were
slipping away this helps to keep them alive again. thanks for the memories
Entry of Feb 19, 2001 at 23:07 [EST]
From: Randy "Mac" McGoffin - rjmjazzman@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: "W" Division
What years were you aboard: 1966 to 1969
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Glad to see the upgraded site. Would love to
hear from any of the "W" Division guys from my era.
Entry of Feb 20, 2001 at 13:01 [EST]
From: SENIOR CHIEF OLIVER - SCPOHOLIVER@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: M-DIV FWD ENGINE ROOM
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1975
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: How many old steamers are there left from
the 70s? If we steamed together in Subic or Hong Kong, let me know!
Entry of Feb 20, 2001 at 13:05 [EST]
From: Senior Chief Harry Oliver - scpoholiver@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: M-Div Fwd Engineroom
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1975
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I have a student doing a research project on
US military history, I gave him this topic to research. If there's any steamers
from the 70s, let me know. GOOD trips to Subic and Hong Kong!!!!
Entry of Feb 20, 2001 at 20:37 [EST]
From: donald r. pridmore - donalpridmore@hotmail.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: vf-114
What years were you aboard: 1958 to 1959
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site:
Entry of Feb 21, 2001 at 13:36 [EST]
From: I.D.'Inny'
cerbini - pappainny@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B division
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1945
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Keep up the good work Don. With this site
and the Association the Hancock is still alive and well.
Entry of Feb 21, 2001 at 13:59 [EST]
From: JAMES E. TIPPIE - TIPJET@EARTHLINK.NET
Squadron/Division/Detachment: AIMD
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1968
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: JUST A HELLO
Entry of Feb 21, 2001 at 14:46 [EST]
From: Mel Woods - k7cmz@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: CR Division
What years were you aboard: 19Apr 63 to 19Nov 65
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: Hello to all former members of CR Division
from your Chief ... I have many fond memories of two Westpac Cruises and our
contribution to the National Defense Efforts of that Era.
Entry of Feb 21, 2001 at 21:02 [EST]
From: Tim Durand - timdurand1@home.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-7
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1970
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I served in S-7 from 68-69 and 69-70 cruises
to Vietnam.
Entry of Feb 21, 2001 at 22:14 [EST]
From: Bruce Tanner - btanner365@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: G-Division
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1976
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: would like to hear from any of the old
G-div. guys who were on the last cruise or any one else who served aboard the
"Fighting Hanna"
Entry of Feb 22, 2001 at 11:48 [EST]
From: JD Thomas, AO2, USN (ret) - jdthomas3@uswest.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA-212
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1971
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Great, great reunion. All reunions should be
near Large Navy Facilities. It makes it feel so much more like a reunion should.
No more landlocked reunions.
Entry of Feb 22, 2001 at 12:54 [EST]
From: senior chief oliver - @aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: forgot
What years were you aboard: 1940 to 1958
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: get more web pages because one of my studets
its making a researvh
Entry of Feb 22, 2001 at 18:35 [EST]
From: don duchene - dilbert@access995.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: supply S-1
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1972
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
Entry of Feb 23, 2001 at 09:37 [EST]
From: John I LeJeune - jlejeune@imagin.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VF-211
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1966
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I really like the web page of the Hancock
and am waiting for it to be complete.
Entry of Feb 24, 2001 at 02:22 [EST]
From: Steve Smalley - maxum25@hotmail.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V1 /Fly 1 PO
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1975
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I miss those days.I miss the guys i served
with.
Entry of Feb 24, 2001 at 08:53 [EST]
From: Terry L Holien - tlholien@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: 2nd Div. Deck Dept.
What years were you aboard: 1966 to 1968
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I sure made a lot of friends when I aboard
the Hancock. I have been trying locate anyone that was in the 2nd Div durning
the years of 1966 thru 1968.
Entry of Feb 24, 2001 at 12:50 [EST]
From: William D. Miller DK3 - wnmil@mctcnet.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-4 Division
What years were you aboard: 1966 to 1970
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
Entry of Feb 24, 2001 at 19:21 [EST]
From: George F. Laiblin - glaiblinaol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: or
What years were you aboard: 1962 to 1963
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
Entry of Feb 25, 2001 at 13:23 [EST]
From: Bill Bramble - bpbramble@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-3 Barber
What years were you aboard: 1958 to 1962
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I served on the USS Hancock from 1958 (drydock)
to 1962 as a barber in the crews and officers barber shop. I also worked in
small stores and the ships fontain. It would be nice to hear from old friends. I
live in San Mateo Ca, 650-573-3316, bpbramble@aol.com
Entry of Feb 25, 2001 at 19:14 [EST]
From: Steven Engen - spengen@home.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B-DIV
What years were you aboard: 1966 to 1970
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I went through the major overhaul to change
Hanna from black oil to naval distillant. My last job on board was as assistant
oil king untill March 1970.
Entry of Feb 26, 2001 at 18:47 [EST]
From: Dexter Bourland - dexbour@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-3
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1969
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I have a lot of good memorys of the Hancock
and I would not trade them for anything. Made three cruises and a lot of good
friends. Thanks for the web site.
Entry of Feb 28, 2001 at 00:21 [EST]
From: Richard Morgan Taylor - morgantaylor@wordservant.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VF-211
What years were you aboard: 1963 to 1964
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I passed the rating exam in Hong Kong harbor
to become an ATN-3, which should have gotten me out of unreps, but didn't. Was
standing watch on the hanger bay deck one night when someone made what I thought
was a bad joke about our President being shot, then stood a flight deck parade
for JFK. Spent Sunday afternoons on the forward flight deck along with a lot of
othe guys, gettin some sun. Got lots of memories of the Hancock. Ran into about
six or seven other guys in a diesel school at Portland Community College back in
about '73 who had all been on her at one time or another. Back then I was Rick.
Thanks for bringing back memories! morgan
Entry
of Mar 3, 2001 at 05:56 [EST]
From: HIRAM E. GREER - @aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: HULL DIVISION
What years were you aboard: 1945 to 1946
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Good Website.
Entry of Mar 3, 2001 at 11:08 [EST]
From: Jim Kment - jimkment@att.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B Division, #4
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Scrape them tubes!!!
Entry of Mar 3, 2001 at 13:03 [EST]
From: Rich Luton - ricluton@pacbell.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: A Division
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1975
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: All right : anyone that was in or around A
Division during this time and knows me - feel free to contact me.
Entry of Mar 3, 2001 at 13:34 [EST]
From: Jody R. James - kb8mci@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B DIVISION
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1973
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: None at this time
Entry of Mar 3, 2001 at 13:36 [EST]
From: Charlie Boyst - cdboyst@bellsouth.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: v-3
What years were you aboard: 1943 to 1945
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: great
Entry of Mar 3, 2001 at 19:27 [EST]
From: Bob Molleston - bojo98@juno.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Air Group Six
What years were you aboard: 1903//45 to 1909/45
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Looks good Don. I like the Anchors Away
introduction and the boat' whistle sent me running to remove the teakettle from
the stove. You've come a long way in improving the site. Congratulations!!
Entry of Mar 3, 2001 at 23:39 [EST]
From: Lainie Goodwin - heg55@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA216
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I wore the bracelet for POW Lieutenant
Commander Paul E. Galanti who was stationed on this ship in 1965 - 1966. He was
shot down on his 97th mission on June 17, 1966. We are the best of buddies.
Entry of Mar 4, 2001 at 13:02 [EST]
From: Wayne Erven - eerven@gateway.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: OA Ops Office
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1968
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Great site. Enjoyed last reunion. Going to
all that I can while I am still able. HANCOCK was best of 7 ships I served on.
Only wish some of the A/C had worked in WestPac!
Entry of Mar 4, 2001 at 19:57 [EST]
From: David Zawacki - glove@nowonline.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: A-4 Division Machine Shop
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1975
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Glad to have served abord the Hancock it was
a great time. If you know me send an e-mail. Until Later Dave Z
Entry of Mar 5, 2001 at 13:09 [EST]
From: Don Schroeter - etc1701@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA-55
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1969
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: rrrrrrr
Entry of Mar 5, 2001 at 13:45 [EST]
From: Edgar F. Vener, Jr. - bootz913@bellatlantic.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: "E" Division
What years were you aboard: 1966 to 1968
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Would be great to hear from some of my old
shipmates.....Tom Pryme, Dave Janiga, Joe Noury, Phil Torres, etc.
Entry of Mar 5, 2001 at 16:21 [EST]
From: Patrick J. Sullivan - PatrickIRISH48@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VAH-10 Det-19
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1970
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Lost sight of you, just before I retired.
How do I become a member again? I was at the reunion at Charleston and in
Chicago.
Entry of Mar 5, 2001 at 16:54 [EST]
From: David Clark Fisher - dcfjaf@mediaone.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-7 Data Processing
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1967
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Served my time from May 65 to July 69, in
S-7 (Chad Land). Does anybody remember Unit Record Equipment and installing one
of the First 3M systems. Hold this wire attached to (Plug to C) and press the
NPRO button.
Entry of Mar 5, 2001 at 21:14 [EST]
From: John Paster - johnpaster@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: "W" division
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1973
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Member since 1994
Entry of Mar 6, 2001 at 18:29 [EST]
From: Izzy Maggay - izzym@academyengineering.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B
What years were you aboard: 1973 to 1975
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Sorry I took so long to respond....been too
busy
Entry of Mar 7, 2001 at 14:34 [EST]
From: Lawrence F. Fife - fife101@earthlink.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B-Division
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1974
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Hello to all .
Entry of Mar 9, 2001 at 22:37 [EST]
From: mike mcgrew - mcgrewmike
@hotmail.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V3
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1975
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was aboard the hancock for a while during
"frequent wind", I would like to know where i can get some of the
patches from our last cruise, any help??? thanks AA MIKE MCGREW.
Entry of Mar 11, 2001 at 15:10 [EST]
From: Donald C. Jensen Jr - ricci@ramcell.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: navy
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1967
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I am entering this for my husband, and am
not sure of his squadrom or detachment I do know that he served in viet nam
twice again am not sure of the yrs either.
Entry of Mar 11, 2001 at 17:13 [EST]
From: Thomas A. Surdick - TSurdick@AOL.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: 3rd Division
What years were you aboard: 1954 to 1955
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was A BM2 in the 3rd division. Was aboard
when put back in commision, and when we first tested the steam catapults.
Entry of Mar 12, 2001 at 15:59 [EST]
From: Tom Schaus - jts@lakefield.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-1 Div of Supply Dept.
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1974
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Interested in info on friends from the
Hancock.
Entry of Mar 14, 2001 at 02:36 [EST]
From: David F. Taylor - twohdriders@hotmail.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-1 Flight Deck
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1971
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Served aboard from march 1969 til nov.1971
as abh-3 Tractor King on flight deck
Entry of Mar 14, 2001 at 04:19 [EST]
From: Peter Benedict GMT - Peter_3227@yahoo.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: W Divison
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1971
How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Is it really thirty years since I left the
Hancock in Subic Bay? Time flys when you are having fun away from the Navy!!
Entry of Mar 14, 2001 at 17:56 [EST]
From: Dean C. Dunn - dunnrite@theramp.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: 7th Div. Marine Detachment
What years were you aboard: 1956 to 1958
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Looking for old friends.
Entry of Mar 15, 2001 at 00:41 [EST]
From: Dennis E. Flynn ADJ3 - dpflynn@tir.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V6 Div.
What years were you aboard: 1959 to 1962
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Interested in anyone that served in V6
division during 59 to 62 time period, especialy on the flight deck start/tractor
driver crews.
Entry of Mar 17, 2001 at 14:12 [EST]
From: randy parrish - rep7649@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: fox/5th div.
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1971
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: request permission to come aboard! i was a
gunner's mate guns on the fightin hanna. i made three wespac cruises and crossed
the equator twice and yes i'm a shellback!!! i loved every minute of it , i'm
proud to have served my country and the us navy as my father did before me. i
miss those days !!!!!!!!!!!!
Entry of Mar 17, 2001 at 18:30 [EST]
From: David R. Shugart SKC USN Ret. - dshugart@mmcable.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-1 Division
What years were you aboard: 1973 to 1976
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I truely enjoyed being aboard the Hancock.
The duty was a challenge and the crew a great bunch of guy's. They worked
togather to accomplish the Navy's mission.
Entry of Mar 18, 2001 at 02:32 [EST]
From: Troy E. Marlow - nilrem203@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Marine Detachment
What years were you aboard: 1963 to 1965
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Like your site.
Entry of Mar 18, 2001 at 11:07 [EST]
From: Louis J. Congemi - congemi@bellsouth.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: "B" Division
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1968
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Was assigned to the number one fireroom and
later to the evaporator room I think it was number 3. Left the Hancock around
the end of 1968 to be discharged. At that time we were off coast of Vietnam.
Entry of Mar 18, 2001 at 11:46 [EST]
From: Tom Wimberly - twimbo@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: XO
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Congratulations on your great work with the
web site, Don. The site is really keeping me hopping sending information on the
Association to prospective members. Makes me feel very good to see that so many
people look back with pride on their time aboard Hannah. I certainly take pride
in my time aboard. She was the best ship I served in, and I was aboard a bunch.
Those years were a time of turbulence for the Navy, but when we put to sea, and
especially whlle on Yankee Station, the work got done in grand style. That air
wing flew in the worst weather I've ever seen flown in. The engineers kept
everything going, and everyone from the bilges to the top of the island really
produced. Hancock had a superb reputation among the high brass on the West coast
and in the Seventh Fleet. Keep up the good work, Don. Tom Wimberly, Hancock
Association Membership Chairman.
Entry of Mar 19, 2001 at 10:09 [EST]
From: harry j woodward - Harry.Woodward@worldnet.att.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: v-3 division
What years were you aboard: 1975 to 1975
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: none at this time
Entry of Mar 19, 2001 at 11:30 [EST]
From: Bill Miller MR/2 - BILLMJM@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: A-4 Machine Shop
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1972
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Hancock was a great ship, I know the guys in
engineering took alot of pride in her. The time aboard was an experience I don't
think I would trade. Great crew, great friends. Hi to all.
Entry of Mar 19, 2001 at 17:41 [EST]
From: Gary G. Mckeehen - gmckeehen@janics.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-1
What years were you aboard: 1961 to 1964
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Lee Noyes E-Mailed about the Association.
Entry of Mar 19, 2001 at 18:50 [EST]
From: Kenneth Jerry Buchanan (Buck) - grannybuch@go.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Division 1 GMC-2nd Class
What years were you aboard: 1954 to 1955
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Just now found this site (My son found it
and told me to log on!!). Would like to find some of my Hancock buddies. Hope
some of you are out there reading this and will be in touch. I live in Searcy,
Arkansas now.
Entry of Mar 19, 2001 at 21:52 [EST]
From: Mike McDaniel - mcdaniel@techline.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My father, Willie Frank McDaniel (deceased
1965), served aboard the Hancock @ 1944-? Any information available?
Entry of Mar 20, 2001 at 23:55 [EST]
From: Joe C. Ramos - ramosjoe@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-5
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1970
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was onboard the Fighting Hannah for 5
years. Certainly would like to hear from shipmates in supply who were on board
from 1965 to 1970. My wife and I live in Pensacola now and I am willing to help
round up shipmates who would like to attend our reunion in May 2002 in New
Orleans. Have a little expertise in reunion planning to share with you.
Entry of Mar 21, 2001 at 19:16 [EST]
From: Jay Danielson - danielsonjk@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: N/A
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My father Arden "Danny" Danielson
(passed away) was attached to a squadron aboard the Hancock around 54/55. Their
insignia is a blue shield with an omega sign and a "saints" symbol and
three gold arrows. I do not know much about the history. Would like to hear from
anyone who may have known my father or was a member of his group.
Entry of Mar 21, 2001 at 22:04 [EST]
From: Don Purney - Doobey@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: M div
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1974
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: ..
Entry of Mar 22, 2001 at 02:24 [EST]
From: Raymond C. Pereira - graycell@gateway.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: E Division
What years were you aboard: 1963 to 1966
How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Great site, now I need to join the
Association
Entry of Mar 22, 2001 at 18:12 [EST]
From: peter lopez-kelly - pnlkelly@msn.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: DECK-2nd div.
What years were you aboard: 1973 to 1976
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: just looking for some old mates I was in
with. like Phil "meathook"Mihoover, Roy Murry, Bert Bartko, or any of
the other gang
Entry of Mar 22, 2001 at 18:17 [EST]
From: Ron Fagan - ronfagan69@hotmail.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: vf-211
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1973
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Thanks for the history lesson. I guess i was
looking in all the wrong places for hannah's past. I worked in a book store for
a while, an was dissapointed that all the books I checked out didn't have much
if anything on her history.
Entry of Mar 22, 2001 at 18:17 [EST]
From: Vernon L. Jumper - vjumper2@home.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: "A" Div /EN2/Aft Emer. Gen
What years were you aboard: 1953 to 1954
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: A great web site and I commend your efforts
to uphold the memory of a great fighting ship of the U.S. Navy.
Entry of Mar 23, 2001 at 16:06 [EST]
From: thomas rosenberg - @fs.fed.us
Squadron/Division/Detachment: W Division
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1971
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I think its great. Looking foreward to the
"Stories" section
Entry of Mar 24, 2001 at 18:51 [EST]
From: Curtis M. Jacobsen - JacobsenCM@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-6
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1974
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
Entry of Mar 25, 2001 at 18:57 [EST]
From: MIKE NOVA X-HT3 - WILDWHEELERS@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: WAS AT TRF KINGS BAY
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: HAD ORDERS TO USS HANCOCK BUT NEVER MADE IT
CHANGE IN ORDERS
Entry of Mar 26, 2001 at 01:35 [EST]
From: Rick Jackson - renorick722@home.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-2 Catapults
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1971
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I've been doing searches for websites on old
ships, and for some reason, it never occurred to me until tonight to search for
any sites on the Hancock. I submitted a pic of the Hancock in drydock in
Hunter's Point in 1970, and will look for more. I'm afraid I wasn't a good
sailor at the time...I was quite an anti-war activist, but with so much time
gone by, all I can remember are the good times! I especially loved Subic Bay!
Entry of Mar 26, 2001 at 21:03 [EST]
From: Michael L. Fazio - fzrun@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: S-6
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: None
Entry of Mar 27, 2001 at 16:48 [EST]
From: Mike Kennaugh - PapaMyke@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V4
What years were you aboard: 1960 to 1963
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Just bought a cruise book from our 1962
Westpac tour. Got it off Ebay. what a great find. It was called "Log
19" Sure brings back some great memories.
Entry of Mar 27, 2001 at 21:03 [EST]
From: james b. coffman - coffmancowboy56@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: navigation
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1976
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: none
Entry of Mar 28, 2001 at 12:15 [EST]
From: Thomas W. Sharp - @aol.comMRTWS
Squadron/Division/Detachment: G div
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1970
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Worked in fwd. bomb,would like to hear from
some old frends.
Entry of Mar 29, 2001 at 21:23 [EST]
From: Parkinson, James C - W9JEF@webtv.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Fox
What years were you aboard: 191958 to 191959
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: As organist for protestant devine services,
I got to play the big Hammond in the hangar bay. Right after I came aboard at
Alameda, we went to drydock at Hunter's Point. My division officer, a
"Mustang Ensign" didn't like me, so I was reassigned to fire watch
(for the civilian welders). Summer of 1959 we went under the Golden Gate, headed
for WESPAC. While on secondry battery security watch, from the 05 deck,
witnessed crash of an F3H fighter. He had a flameout. and hit the fatail seconds
after the crash signal sounded. I can still see that pilot, "frozen"
at the controls. It rolled over the side at the forward port five inch gun tub.
He failed to eject and we never found him. Visited Hawaii, I was there the day
they became a state...what a party...sailors got the royal treatment. also
visited Kwajalein (Marshall Islands), Guam, and the Phillipines. Next stop was
Japan, but due to a SNAFU, my name appeared on the list to return to the States
for discharge (a year early). After they got that straightened out, got assigned
to the USS Sperry, a sub tender at San Diego. I reported aboard, having lost my
orders and service record, but that's another "sea story."
Entry of Mar 30, 2001 at 20:04 [EST]
From: AC1 Robert Northway - gca46@yahoo.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: OC Division
What years were you aboard: 1966 to 1968
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Served on Hanna from Jan66-Mar68. She may
have been old but she always got the job done.
Entry of Mar 30, 2001 at 21:25 [EST]
From: Steve Rickard - formor.mrc@gte.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: OS Division
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1975
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: TAD from NSGA Hanza, Okinawa. Served during
both evacs (EAGLE PULL and FREQUENT WIND), and for the Mayaguez rescue. Our team
disembarked in October 1975 and cross-decked over to USS ORISKANY.
Entry of Mar 30, 2001 at 21:42 [EST]
From: Earl Nelson - clnels2@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: AIMD C1A Crew
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1971
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Served on "Happy Hanna" from Mar.
of 1969 until June of 1971. I relieved Chief Davis on the "Cod Squad".
Many happy hours flying on and off the Hanna.
Entry of Apr 1, 2001 at 11:03 [EST]
From: Lynn E. Davidson - davma@qtm.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: 2nd div DECK
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1973
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Hoping to hear from other Deck APES.
Entry of Apr 1, 2001 at 18:59 [EST]
From: Jerry Mac Emerson - jerry3mac@yahoo.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B-division
What years were you aboard: 1958 to 1962
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I would like more ship photos.
Entry of Apr 1, 2001 at 19:27 [EST]
From: Robert Purser - smithtomy82@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: ?
What years were you aboard: 1959 to 1959
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Searching for information for my dad, served
in 1959.
Entry of Apr 1, 2001 at 20:09 [EST]
From: Jerry Mac Emerson - jerry3mac@yahoo.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: B-div. #1fireroom
What years were you aboard: 1958 to 1962
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I would like to hear from anyone in B-Div.tjat
was there when i was . Would like to here from any one who knows Louis Heath or
Bob Rickmen ,they were in #1 fire room also.
Entry of Apr 2, 2001 at 10:52 [EST]
From: James Coopman - coopylsw@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: va216
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1967
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was with va216 back in 65-66.
Entry of Apr 2, 2001 at 22:43 [EST]
From: FORREST O. TERRY - terwv@bellsouth.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: gunnery crews
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: I am a member of the Association
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: my uncle earnest odell terry served on the
hancock until okinawa, where he was killed. i am just trying to if anyone in the
association remembers him. thanks forrest o. terry
Entry of Apr 3, 2001 at 13:14 [EST]
From: Joseph "Frank" Iliff - joefrank@willienet.net
Squadron/Division/Detachment: CR & 2nd Division
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1974
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Glad your site is up, good job. Would like
to hear from anyone that was there on any of the three cruises I was on.
Entry of Apr 3, 2001 at 16:37 [EST]
From: Kirk G. Maticiw - KGMaticiw@aol.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: A Division (EA01)
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1973
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Served onboard as a MM3 in EAO1 Hydraulics
Shop
Entry of Apr 4, 2001 at 15:47 [EST]
From: AUSTIN T. EGLEY - AUSTIN.EGLEY@BAESYSTEMS.COM
Squadron/Division/Detachment: CR
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1968
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: SERVED AS RM2 DURING VIET NAM CRUISE 67-68
Entry of Apr 4, 2001 at 20:49 [EST]
From: Joe Zaknich - winojoeusa@hotmail.com
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Fox Div.
What years were you aboard: 1960 to 1963
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Y'all have done a 4.0 job:) Was pleased to
see names goin'by to the 1940's. Sometimes when I'm on my bike, I remember bein'
up on top of Sky1, in tha wind, watchin' nite ops. I was a black-shoe, but heard
many guys from air groups say, they felt a special "spirit" onboard
Hanna Maru. With respect. W.J. Zak
Entry of Apr 5, 2001 at 02:11 [EST]
From: CHARLES R. UTLEY - SUSIEQ347@MSN.COM
Are you a member of the Association? Yes No
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-4 division
What years were you aboard: 191961 to 191963
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I LIKE THIS SIGHT IT KEEPS THE SHIP ALIVE
AFTER LEAVING HANCOCK I BOARDED THE USS MIDWAY AFTER DISCHARGE 7 DAYS PRIOR DUH.
THIS IS GREAT RECOGNITION.WISH I HAD A COPY OF CRUISE BOOK OF 1962 WESTPAC
CRUISE.I WANT TO BE A MEMBER.
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Entry of Apr 5, 2001 at 02:40 [EST]
From: CHARLES R.UTLEY - SUSIEQ347@MSN.COM
Are you a member of the Association? Yes No
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-4 DIVISION
What years were you aboard: 1961 to 1963
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I THINK THIS REVIVES THE SHIP SINCE I
LEFT.AFTER LEAVING THE HANCOCK I SHIPPED OVER WAS SENT TO THE USS MIDWAY IN
ALAMEDA ALSO.I SURE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A 1962 CRUISE BOOK OF WESTPAC CRUISE.
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Entry of Apr 5, 2001 at 15:22 [EST]
From: CDR Paul
Galanti, USN (Retired) - pgalanti@i2020.net
Are you a member of the Association? Yes No
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VA-216
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1966
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: What a great job you've done to honor a
great ship! There was never a greater fraternity than the men who sailed on the
Hannah-Maru. I thought about all my shipmates a lot while interred with four
CAG-21 shipmates in the Hanoi Hilton. The dedication of the Hancock and CAG-21
crew helped me re-dedicate myself when things, ahem, got tough with the
"Bad Guys."
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Entry of Apr 6, 2001 at 16:31 [EST]
From: Lauren Ames - lbames@earthlink.net
Are you a member of the Association? Yes No
Squadron/Division/Detachment: W Division
What years were you aboard: 1962 to 1965
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: There are 10 of us former Hanna folks from
this era who are getting together at a dude ranch in southern Wyoming this
summer.
Entry of Apr 7, 2001 at 21:05 [EST]
From: Ron Cooper - cooper
46 @ wworld. com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: v-1roof rats
What years were you aboard: 1966 to 1969
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: looking for freddie silva or the rest of you
old salts in v-1 div.
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Entry of Apr 7, 2001 at 22:55 [EST]
From: Richard Fanning - r.fanning@worldnet.att.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: 3rd
What years were you aboard: 1943 46 to 19
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: April 7 1945. This is a day that I will
always remember. Being a gunner's mate on the bow 40MM guns watching that
kamikze coming straight at us just offof the water. It rose up over our heads
and landed on the flight deck. This is in remembrance of all the shipmates that
died on that day. R.F. 4/7/01
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Entry of Apr 7, 2001 at 23:40 [EST]
From: Hal Washburn - hd2r1@peoplepc.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Ship's Company GM Division
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1966
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I have enjoyed being reassociated with the
Hancock and her fighting men. I've had the privelege of reacquainting myself
with several of my old shipmates, through this web site. We are looking for more
that might read this log. Thanks again to the Hancock Association.
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Entry of Apr 8, 2001 at 11:55 [EST]
From: Steven Toney - stoney@athenet.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: no applicable - my father served
What years were you aboard: 19 to 19
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: My father, Austin Lewis Toney, served in
1944 and 1945 on board this great ship. Is there any email listserve whereby
former shipmates can post messages looking for friends? For example, I would
like to connect with men who knew my father. Thank you, Steve Toney
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Entry of Apr 9, 2001 at 21:12 [EST]
From: James C. Bordas - sredips@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-2 Port Cat
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1975
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of Apr 10, 2001 at 17:12 [EST]
From: Edward A. Funderburk - fundysmail@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-3 Division Hanger Deck
What years were you aboard: 1956 to 1958
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Two of my four years were spent aboard the
Hanna-from straight deck to cannid deck. From Hunters Point, CA to two trips to
far East.
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Entry of Apr 11, 2001 at 14:47 [EST]
From: Jack L. Stevens - jack.l.stevens@worldnat.att.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: "E" Division
What years were you aboard: 1954 to 1955
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of Apr 11, 2001 at 16:02 [EST]
From: bill (charlie brown)brown - billcva59@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: supply--s-3 div
What years were you aboard: 1959 to 1961
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: very good web page..I will search this web
page to see it I can find some old buddys.I would sure like to hear from any of
you guy,s,who think you knew me..
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Entry of Apr 11, 2001 at 16:06 [EST]
From: Bill Finch - bpmte@top.monad.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: W
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1969
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Came aboard as a Mineman to serve with the
GMT'S of W Division, only served on one Westpac cruise before being sent to
Subic. Would love to hear from any W division people of that era.
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Entry of Apr 11, 2001 at 18:14 [EST]
From: GILBERT LOYA - LOYAGJ@AOL.COM
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: G DIV.
What years were you aboard: 1973 to 1974
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of Apr 11, 2001 at 21:10 [EST]
From: Tom Dobbins - DOBBINSMT@CS.COM
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-1
What years were you aboard: 1968 to 1971
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Worked on flight deck from June of l968
until discharge December 1971. Am interested in contacting any former V-1
Division shipmates. It's hard to believe that 30 years have flown by.
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Entry of Apr 11, 2001 at 23:06 [EST]
From: phil holman - yguardian1@home.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: boat..
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1975
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: i served on the hancock 1974 to 1975 3rd
class petty off. i know she was decommission in 75 were is she now?
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Entry of Apr 11, 2001 at 23:16 [EST]
From: phil holman - yguardian1@home.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1975
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: i really miss those days with all my friends
and mates..
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Entry of Apr 12, 2001 at 15:12 [EST]
From: LOWELL L. PRICE - HSCLPRICE@CEI.NET
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-6
What years were you aboard: 1956 to 1957
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I SERVED ON THE HAPPY HANNA FROM THE FALL OF
1956 UNTIL SEPTEMBER OR 1957. I WAS ASSIGNED TO V 6 DIVISION TOOL ROOM. I WOULD
LIKE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF MY SHIPMATES ASSIGNED TO V 6 DIVISION ON THIS FAR
EAST CRUISE.
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Entry of Apr 12, 2001 at 18:33 [EST]
From: updegraff, paul a. - uesquire@cs.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: 3rd. gunnery
What years were you aboard: 1954 to 1956
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of Apr 12, 2001 at 22:21 [EST]
From: Billy G. Cozart - bdcozart@arkansas.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Operations Radarman
What years were you aboard: 1953 to 1955
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Apr 12, 2001 at 22:23 [EST]
From: W. Fred Short - ferd3@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VF-7
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1945
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Apr 12, 2001 at 23:05 [EST]
From: Fred Young - fysailorman.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-1 & ships master@arms
What years were you aboard: 1957 to 1959
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: met the web tender at the movies in San
Marcos CA.
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Entry of Apr 13, 2001 at 01:16 [EST]
From: Edward Cummings - edee@directcon.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Signal bridge
What years were you aboard: 1955 to 1958
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Apr 14, 2001 at 14:32 [EST]
From: Chuck Kornuta - chkorn@icgroup.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Vf 143
What years were you aboard: 191956 to 191957
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Naval History does not show the King Pin
Squadron in their archives. Vf-143 history has left out our squadron.
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Entry of Apr 15, 2001 at 10:14 [EST]
From: Brian Lovejoy - snowman@stny.rr.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: OA Division
What years were you aboard: 1975 to 1976
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Hello, Is anyone out there in cyberland that
was part of the OA Division Weather Office during the Hancock's final West Pac
Cruise in 1975 ?
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Entry of Apr 15, 2001 at 15:49 [EST]
From: PAUL H. MARKEL - FSLIDERKJ@AOL.COM
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: DCA
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1967
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Apr 16, 2001 at 10:45 [EST]
From: LOWELL L. PRICE - hsclprice@cei.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: v-6
What years were you aboard: 1956 to 1957
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I SERVED IN V-6 DIVISION FROM SEPT 1956
UNTIL SEPT 1957 AND WOULD LIKE TO VISIT WITH ANYONE IN THIS DIVISION DURING THAT
TIME. OUR DIVISION OFFICER WAS LTCDR C.C. KAUFFMAN. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE
ASSOCIATION THROUGH AN ACQUAINTANCE THAT I MET AT WAR EAGLE CRAFT FAIR IN
NORTHERN ARAKANSAS SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I WAS SORRY TO HEAR THAT THE HANCOCK HAD
BEEN SCRAPPED, BUT I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SHIPS BELL AND PLACK ARE ON THE
YORKTOWN. PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM ANY OF YOU. I ALSO AM LOOKING FOR OUR CRUISE
BOOK "STRIKE" FOR THAT CRUISE. MINE HAS BEEN LOST.
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Entry of Apr 16, 2001 at 14:51 [EST]
From: Jack Helmerich - JackHelmerich@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: OR Division and H Division
What years were you aboard: 1956 to 1960
How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Very happy to have discovere the site. I
went aboard in 1956 in OR Division, then transferred as a Hospital Corpsman
striker in 1957, making three Westpac cruises.
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Entry of Apr 16, 2001 at 18:06 [EST]
From: William E. King - wking@plix.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Asst. Navigator
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1967
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Apr 17, 2001 at 15:44 [EST]
From: F. Earl Smith - annearl@pacbell.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: MAA
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1945
How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Plank Owner. Retired USN = CWO4
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Entry of Apr 17, 2001 at 19:04 [EST]
From: THOMAS HENNESSY - weldone1@msn.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: 3rd
What years were you aboard: 1944 to 1946
How I found your page: Does it matter?
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Apr 19, 2001 at 20:27 [EST]
From: Boyd E>Race - carolann@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: X Division
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1971
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Apr 19, 2001 at 22:20 [EST]
From: gary fetters - gareliz@yahoo.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: oe
What years were you aboard: 1974 to 1975
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: uss hanna the ship you loved to hate. i miss
the old girl but while on it cursed it daily. the crowded chow lines, the
captains impulsive desire to have this the oldest in the active fleet look like
the newest, the boot camp methods of on board life, the noise, the leaky
berthing compartments, the bozos who seemed to out rank me and stand always in
my path, but for all i hated about the hancock there is much to miss and love. i
miss my ship mates, the fun, the adventure, the politics, the game, smoking
cigarettes on the fan tail during flight ops, roosting on the mast instead of
doing antennae maintenance and marveling at nature and this vast ocean of blue.
i miss the hancock too, i was one of the last to leave and soon returned to help
new ship mates salvage electronic gear off of it prior to scrapping, and arrived
to find her rusting, dirty, chopped full of holes, it brought tears to my eyes
to see the old girl abused so. funny how navy life is... you hate it so much you
love it. safe seas to you all fellow shipmates.. etr3 fetters
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Entry of Apr 19, 2001 at 22:50 [EST]
From: Kenneth Roy Scroggs - kscroggs@mailexcite.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-4
What years were you aboard: 1962 to 1964
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Apr 20, 2001 at 14:37 [EST]
From: Gary J. Woebkenberg - woebkegj@email.uc.edu
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: E Division
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: I made 2 cruises in the early 70's. What an
experience when you're in your late-teens. I worked in E Division's Distribution
Work Group; working, watches, GQ, and Sea and Anchor in the "holes".
It seemed that 75% of E Division was from the South; us Midwesterners were
always "damn Yankees"
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Entry of Apr 20, 2001 at 17:25 [EST]
From: Marty Welch - macw@chevron.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VAQ-135 Det 5
What years were you aboard: 1972 to 1974
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: I've got some pretty fond memories of my
time on Hanna's flight deck, especially when immediately following the trap of a
Whale, we had to dash out and torque the tail hook - still have one in the
garage as a souvenir! Had an F-8 hit the throttle a bit hard heading for the
starboard cat one day and being a plane captain for the Whale, I was out in
front. The blast blew my legs out from under me and my good buddy Jim Robbins
who was near the port main mount, dove across my legs pinning me to the deck -
saving me from an unplanned trip over the side. What memories - what a nice
website and tribute to the ole girl!
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Entry of Apr 20, 2001 at 18:07 [EST]
From: Lee Gagnon - bikerider@pacbell.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-1
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1972
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Was Flight Deck Bosun on the Hanna. Had the
privilage to work with the finest flight deck crew in the Navy.
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Entry of Apr 20, 2001 at 19:06 [EST]
From: ANTHONY CONTORNO - ACONTORNO4@AOL.COM
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VAW-111
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1972
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
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Entry of Apr 21, 2001 at 03:25 [EST]
From: Richard Hood - rhood@sisqtel.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: O I Division
What years were you aboard: 1956 to 1958
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I would like to get in contact with any of
my buddies I served with. Robert T[Van] Van guerrin V-1 flight deck, Arthur X.
Arnold V-1 Div. Flight deck or any others who might remember me. I made a far
East cruise to Yokosuka, Sasabo, Kobi, Hong Kong and of course Hawaii both ways.
I was a radar man[scope dope] was from southern Cal, L.A. area. Van was from opa
locka Fla and Arnie was from Mass. I have my "Strike" cruise book
somewhere. Would like to hear from any old aquaintence. I was and still am very
proud of the "Fightin' Hanna" My phone # is:530-496-3434. I now live
in N. Cal, near the Oregon border. I am currently the Fire Chief of Klamath
River Vol. Fire Dept.
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Entry of Apr 21, 2001 at 16:41 [EST]
From: Joseph A.Watson AMH1 USN Ret. - JAWSCOTHAO@prodigy.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VAH10 Det19
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1970
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Great Site Looking For othe sites like
Hancock, Midway &Kennedy. Served aboard all three. Found First now will
concentrate on Kennedy. Smooth Sailing and fair Seas.
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Entry of Apr 22, 2001 at 21:49 [EST]
From: Jack Downs - Chitownjak@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: V-3 Hanger Deck
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1968
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: Been waiting along time for something like
this, never thought the Hanna would be forgotten. Great job. Would have loved to
have said goodbye to her.
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Entry of Apr 23, 2001 at 16:33 [EST]
From: PETE VIOLETTE - PAYDROW@AOL.COM
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: 3'rd & OS DIVISION
What years were you aboard: 1954 to 1956
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: LIKE TO FIND SOME OLD FRIENDS
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Entry of Apr 24, 2001 at 08:04 [EST]
From: Larry (Abe) Hermeling - lhermeling@yahoo.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: E Division - Electricians Mate
What years were you aboard: 191955 to 191958
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I am happy to see progress being made in the
Hancock web site. It looks like it's going to be a winner when it is complete. I
have not logged on since I joined the assn. a couple of years ago. I ran into a
BT that was on the Hancock when I was aboard while on a charter fishing trip out
of San Francisco in 2000. We did not know each other while serving on board, but
it was good to share a few stories.
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Entry of Apr 24, 2001 at 09:15 [EST]
From: Tom Karr - tcka@chevron.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: cr division
What years were you aboard: 1964 to 1967
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: IM LOOKING FOR A CRUISE BOOK FOR THE
1964-1965 WESTPAC CRUISE AND ONE FOR THE 1965-1966 WESTPAC CRUISE. OR THE NAME
OF THE PUBLISHER FOR THE BOOKS OF THESE YEARS. THIS EX RADIOMAN WOULD APPRECIATE
ANY HELP FROM ANYONE ON THIS. THANKS
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Entry of Apr 24, 2001 at 18:50 [EST]
From: Ralph D. Mcdougal - ralphmcdougal@hotmail.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Air Intelligence Office
What years were you aboard: 1965 to 1967
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I am interested in finding shipmates who
served with me in AIO
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Entry of Apr 26, 2001 at 20:25 [EST]
From: TERRY A. BAKER - PO
BOX 3234
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: X DIV/CARDIV NINE
What years were you aboard: 1967 to 1970
How I found your page: Guess ;)
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I NEED TO KNOW WHAT THE DATE THE SHIP WENT
OVER THE EQUATOR IN 1968.
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Entry of Apr 27, 2001 at 02:41 [EST]
From: Richard Hood - rhood@sisqtel.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: OI Division
What years were you aboard: 1956 to 1958
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I am searching for old shipmates. I haven't
been in contact since we were aboard ship. I am having trouble accepting the
punishment the Commander[Capt] of the submarine accident off Oahu. I feel we
just lost a Great Leader. Any comments? It really upset me. Rich Hood
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Entry of Apr 27, 2001 at 10:38 [EST]
From: Patrick Parsons - sticher001@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: x-Division
What years were you aboard: 1966 to 1968
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: Have not had time to completely check out
web site yet.
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Entry of Apr 28, 2001 at 11:25 [EST]
From: Tom Wimberly - twimbo@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: X (XO)
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1972
How I found your page: Other
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I read Rich Hood's comments above, and sent
him an E-mail. Then it occurred to me to post it on the web site. Here is my
E-mail to Rich: Rich, nice to see your entry in the log on the web site. You
said: "I am having trouble accepting the punishment the Commander[Capt] of
the submarine accident off Oahu. I feel we just lost a Great Leader. Any
comments? It really upset me. Rich Hood" I join you in your admiration for
the way Commander Waddle has handled himself since the accident. Despite the
advice of his lawyers, he took the stand with no guarantee of immunity. He
insisted on personally apologizing to some of the families; he did this own his
own I understand. But the Navy has always prided itself on strict accountability
of those placed in command positions, especially captains of ships. The captain
of a ship is delegated awesome authority; he is the law when that ship is at
sea. He can force compliance with just about anything he comes up with. In
return, he is held absolutely responsible. Innumerable captains have been
relieved of command or suffered an extreme black mark on their records because
of this accountability. In many, many cases, the captain has suffered even
though the mistake was not at all his fault. The most typical example would be a
collision or a near miss at night when the captain is asleep and is trusting his
Officer of the Deck. The captain has issued, and the OOD has read and initialed,
the "Captain's Night Orders." A typical stipulation in the captain's
night orders would be something like, call me if you have a radar contact and
plot the closest point of approach to be within 5,000 yards. The OOD is informed
of such a contact, but doesn't call the captain. Things turn to worms and there
is a collision while the captain is still asleep. Finding of the Board of
Inquiry: the Captain is at fault; he didn't train his deck watch to obey his
orders. Those in command positions in the Navy have lived comfortably with this
policy for generations. We take pride in it. In the case of the submarine CO,
the facts were not at all like the example above. This CO seriously failed in
his responsibilities. He agrees that he did. He is the one who looked through
the periscope and failed miserably to see a contact he should have seen. He had
a crew that slacked in their duties, perhaps because of the festive atmosphere
with the guests. That is precisely the time they should have made sure they were
doing everything exactly right; they should have been trained to think that way.
I understand that one man who should have had a handle on the surface plot,
which would have shown the fishing vessel nearby, essentially slacked his
duties. And then, at the most critical time, when the CO was looking through the
periscope, this man did nothing. Then when the CO saw nothing through the
periscope, and reported that, the man used that to justify continuing to ignore
information that would have been available if he had been doing his job. What
kind of training is that? Who is responsible for that training? The CO. He
agrees. He hasn't alibied or blamed subordinates. He knew he had to accept full
responsibility, and greatly to his credit, he has done so. I think a lot of
things have gone wrong in the modern Navy, but I don't think we will ever give
up that absolute accountability of command at sea. We shouldn't. Your opinion is
as good as mine, Rich, and I respect it. My comments are based on a 31 year
career starting as a seaman recruit and finishing as a captain. I had command of
a fighter squadron and a major shore installation. I wanted a carrier, but the
odds were slim and I didn't make the cut. All the best, Tom
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Entry of Apr 28, 2001 at 22:44 [EST]
From: bob hastie - stinkybell@earthlink.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: ships company
What years were you aboard: 1958 to 1960
How I found your page: From a search engine
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: GREAT to find information on an old friend,
the hanna banana!
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Entry of Apr 29, 2001 at 01:21 [EST]
From: Charles R. Groves - groves@wans.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Deck Department
What years were you aboard: 191971 to 191974
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: I was The Ship's Boatswain under LCDR
Kretschmar and EAKIN and another one(I forget his name). Back when we still had
the Only WO Mess left in the Fleet. Any of my old Boatswain's Mates alive out
there? my E-8?
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Entry of Apr 29, 2001 at 02:14 [EST]
From: Charles R. Groves (Ex CWO2) - groves@wwans.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Deck Department
What years were you aboard: 1971 to 1974
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: By the way: The friend that told me about
this website is V-1 Div's BOSUN LEE GAGNON. I was aboard in Alameda,Ca. Hunters
Point shipyard too. and on at least One of the Yankee Station Cruises. I was
honored to have met The Late ADM Buchwald from NAVSHIPS during an INSURV
Inspection of the HANNAH, the guy was a Genius! He was firm but fair, and you
couldn't BS this guy at all. Trying to keep the Hull and all the LifeRafts and
Boats in good order, wasn't an easy job but someone had to do it! I recall many
a nighttime UNREP and the serious Groaning of our 30 year old winches when the
AOE's would slip in an overweight load of Bombs. I remember the speed that the
Hong Kong Side Cleaners painted the HANNAH's Hull for our Garbage and Junk Brass
fittings. They were challenging but fufilling times for me in my professional
growth. Smooth Sea and Folowing Winds, Shipmates
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Entry of Apr 29, 2001 at 17:00 [EST]
From: carl waddell - alatorch@aol.com
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Ships co. V-2 div.
What years were you aboard: 1970 to 1971
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site: i'm interested in learning about some of the
people i served with on the Hancock.
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Entry of Apr 30, 2001 at 22:57 [EST]
From: Steve Wilson - g4hydro@pacbell.net
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment:
What years were you aboard: 1969 to 1970
How I found your page: Link from another web page
Notify about changes: Yes
Comments about the web site:
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Entry of May 1, 2001 at 20:29 [EST]
From: Sam P Jewell - spjewell@hotmail.com
Are you a member of the Association? YES
Squadron/Division/Detachment: VF-211
What years were you aboard: 1963 to 1965
How I found your page: A friend told me
Notify about changes: No
Comments about the web site: I was an AO-1 when I was in VF-211. We had
F8A aircraft on the first cruise and F8E aircraft on the second cruise which was
part of 1964 and 1965 for the second cruise.
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Entry of May 2, 2001 at 20:11 [EST]
From: Roy L Gibson - RoyLGibson@att.net
Are you a member of the Association? NO
Squadron/Division/Detachment: Electrica