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This site is just wonderful. Thank you so much. I have enjoyed looking through it. CMH of Rockingham, North Carolina
you need to put more info on arthur macarthur
I am looking for Nelson I Auld Jr.'s name on the roster. He would have been on this first Lex the day it got hit in the Coral Sea in 1945.
I am looking for Nelson I Auld Jr.'s name on the roster. He would have been on this first Lex the day it got hit in the Coral Sea in 1945.
its great to know that the uss lexington is still around after all these years! my father mr. leonard lindsey ht1 served onboard the lex in pensacola, fla. this was in 1972. i remember going out on the lex all day for the independence cruise. it was awesome! if anyone remembers my father feel free to drop me an email debra398@hotmail.com
if anyone remembers my father leonard lindsey who served for a number of years on the lex , i would like to hear from you!
its so great and thrilling to know the lex is still around after all these years! i remember spending independence day onboard this ship in 1972! i was a little girl of about 8 years old. my father leonard lindsey served on the lex for a number of years, we were living on base housing in pensacola fla at the time. his good friend frank milburn also served on the lex. nas pensacola! if anyone remembers my father please email me at debra398@hotmail.com, he had a lot of shore duty and night duty.
its so great and thrilling to know the lex is still around after all these years! i remember spending independence day onboard this ship in 1972! i was a little girl of about 8 years old. my father leonard lindsey served on the lex for a number of years, we were living on base housing in pensacola fla at the time. his good friend frank milburn also served on the lex. nas pensacola! if anyone remembers my father please email me at debra398@hotmail.com, he had a lot of shore duty and night duty.
its so great and thrilling to know the lex is still around after all these years! i remember spending independence day onboard this ship in 1972! i was a little girl of about 8 years old. my father leonard lindsey served on the lex for a number of years, we were living on base housing in pensacola fla at the time. his good friend frank milburn also served on the lex. nas pensacola! if anyone remembers my father please email me at debra398@hotmail.com, he had a lot of shore duty and night duty.
its so great and thrilling to know the lex is still around after all these years! i remember spending independence day onboard this ship in 1972! i was a little girl of about 8 years old. my father leonard lindsey served on the lex for a number of years, we were living on base housing in pensacola fla at the time. his good friend frank milburn also served on the lex. nas pensacola! if anyone remembers my father please email me at debra398@hotmail.com, he had a lot of shore duty and night duty.
Served Onboard The Lex from 1972 to 18 Nov 1975 . I met some really great people somw military, and some civilian . To anyone who might read this that I knew or who me drop me a line . To anyone that I may have offended during that time I am sorry . Hope you have had, and continue to have a good life
EXCELLENT SITE! SERVERED FROM 1968-72 V-1 DIVISION, FLY 1&3 FLIGHT DECK DIRECTOR. BARRY LAMBETH FROM NORTH CAROLINA. wbl1947@juno.com
GREAT SITE! MY NAME IS STEVEN N. BOCK OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA. MY GRANDFATHER (WAYNE J. PATTERSON) SERVED ON THE USS LEXINGTON DURING WWII. HE TOLD ME MANY WONDERFUL STORIES ABOUT HIS TIME SERVING. HE PASSED AWAY IN FEB. 2OO1. HE WOULD HAVE LIKE TO HAVE SEEN THIS SITE. THANK YOU, STEVEN N. BOCK!
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John J. Libourel was my cousin. I believe he was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved with his parents, Henry and Lena Libourel to South Plainfield, NJ, several years prior to WW11. There is a street named "Libourel Street" in South Plainfield as a memorial to John. Henry's brother, Herbert H. Libourel, was my father who also served in WW11 who earned the rank of Lt. Colonel by the end of the war. Charles Arthur Libourel
Our father was George Crabill. He served on the Lexington during WWII. We are not sure of the exact dates. We would like to hear from anyone who served with him. Thank you. Victoria Crabill Gillett. (my e-mail is vgillett82@hotmail.com)
Thisweb site is really intresting. I enjoyed reading every story in here.My grandfather was in the navy so I love reading about stuff like that.Thank you for putting this for others to read. Molly Cruz-Corpus Christi, Texas
THANKS TO YOUR WEBSITE I WAS ABLE TO PUT TO REST QUESTIONS ABOUT MY UNCLE WHO SERVED ON THE LEXINGTON DURING WORLD WAR II. I POSTED MY MESSAGE AND RECEIVED AN EMAIL LITERALLY WITHIN HOURS FROM A GREAT GENTLEMAN WHO KNEW MY UNCLE AND SERVED WITH HIM. HE WAS ABLE TO TELL ME AND MY FAMILY WHAT HE DID ON BOARD SHIP AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS DEATH. WITHOUT HIS THOUGHTFULNESS AND THAT OF ANOTHER CREW MEMBER, WE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CLOSE THIS CHAPTER IN OUR FAMILY. FOR THAT I AND MY FAMILY ARE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL. THANK YOU!
"Do you know that at military funerals, the 21 gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?" This is incorrect, it does add up to the number 21 but is not the origin or meaning of the 21 gun salute. "The tradition of saluting can be traced to the Middle Ages practice of placing oneself in an unarmed position and, therefore, in the power of those being honored. Beginning in our colonial period the United States fired one shot for each state in the Union. This was continued until 1841 when it was reduced to 21 from 26. Although it had been in use for more than 30 years, the 21-gun salute was not formally adopted until Aug. 18, 1875." http://www.mdw.army.mil/fs-h04.htm
hi all I still like to read the news even though I don't get a copy in the mail anymore Don Curtis Jr
hi all I still like to read the news even though I don't get a copy in the mail anymore
Memorial Day, 2004 My dad, Clifford O. Stewart, served on the Lexington CVA-16 during the 50's. Growing up, I had heard, many times, of stories that more than anything else, were of brotherhood. I know he had an attachment to the Lady Lex and those that served with him. My father passed away more that 7 years ago now and at this time it is important to remember those that have served our country. History is a part of us, just as our heritage. Thank you for this site which has reminded me of my dad and his presence. Floyd Stewart
I THINK YALL DO GREAT STUFF TO TEACH KIDS MY SISTER WENT THERE THIS LAST FRIDAY FROM TOM BROWNE AND SHE ENJOYED IT HER NAME WAS ARIEL MORADO
YOUR WEB SITE IS EXCELLENT. I WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT MY UNCLE WHO SERVED ABOARD THE USS LEXINGTON. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS DEATH AT SEA WERE NEVER KNOWN TO HIS SISTERS AND BROTHER. THANKS TO RILEY CANNON, HIS SHIPMATE, OUR FAMILY WAS ABLE TO COME TO CLOSURE WITH THE DEATH OF A BROTHER AND UNCLE. WITHOUT YOUR WEB SITE, I'M SURE THAT WE WOULD NEVER HAVE KNOWN WHAT HAPPENED. THANK YOU! THE BECK AND RAMSEY FAMILIES
I read Uncle Georges story and enjoyed it very much. We should never forget the men and women in our Armed Forces, past and present and all they have done for us all. My dad, Richard, held his brother George in high regard and I do too. I think that you and Dad were right. I would like to offer a PROUD salute to George Birchell, his shipmates and the Blue Ghost!! Jeff Birchell
I served aboard her in 75 & 76 and we went out to sea to ride a class 3 or 4 hurricane out of Pensacola. Fla. She took on the storm full force right through the eye. Both forward port and starboard flight deck catwalks were ripped backed and rolled up for about 10 ft. or more. She really stood up the force. I thank the web site is great. This is one of three carriers I served on from 1965-1976.J.Henry ABF-3
My father was Howard F Grieb. He served from 1942-48 and was on the Lexington CV16. He died in 1984. He didn't talk with me about his years of service. All I do know was he worked with ammunitions. If anyone remembers him please contact me at wwrlq123@aol.com.
Wow! Elmer Chipparoni is my grandfather and I am proud to know him!!! thanks grandpa, for going out and getting it done....hotdawg!
Ref. my previous: maybe it'd help to let CV-16ers know who I am for the Phil Sea project. (Some guest books apply that info automatically.) Barrett Tillman, btillman63@hotmail.com
Congrats on a fine site; the personal accounts are especially welcome. I understand that Lts. Eggert and Trousdale are deceased (dates?) but would welcome contact with any CIC personnel. (PS: The MacArthur bio contains one significant error: he was in command in the Philippines well before Dec. '41 rather than assigned afterward.)
I am Ensign Thomas Tarr's niece and fully appreciated your article describing his and the other brave pilot's efforts. Thanks for the very informative article.
This was very beautiful! My Dad was Pasquale Cirasuolo and I have always and forever loved him! Dorothy Ann ( Cirasuolo) Ouimette
This message is for Leroy who asked how he can be added to the roster. I believe you were looking at the Lex Association members. On the home page on the left you will see Lex Assoc. go there and join the association. If you want to go to rosters at the top of page then you can sign in on the online roster. Hope this helps
How can my name be added to the Lexington Air Group G-M roster list? My name is: Leroy G. Anna, (407757) , Ensign VBF-94 1945
I served on the Lex form 1967 till 1970. I was in flight deck control v1 division. my name is Jim Hendrickson. I would like to hear from old shipmates. My e-mail is jwhend@weekonline.com
Thank you for keeping the memory of those who paid the price for our freedom. Met one the living members of Air Group 94 from the Lexington, it was a real honor to hear the stories from one who was there. A true hero. R/ CAPT Blane M. Wilson USN NAS Pensacola, FL
Great Site. Found a few of my friends from many years ago. Keep up the good work and the site updated. Thanks......Ray Landry
served on the Lex from 1957 thru 1960 v 3 div glad
GREAT WEB SITE MY DAD DARRYL PARSONS WAS ABOARD THE USS LEXINGTON IN 60-62 IN 3ERD DIV I'M CURRENTLY RESTORING THE USS WASHTENAW LST 1166
GREAT WEB SITE MY DAD DARRYL PARSONS WAS ABOARD THE USS LEXINGTON IN 60-62 IN 3ERD DIV
Nice web site! My father, Ed Klosterman, served on board. I will tell him about this web site so he can see it too.
My name is Michael Watson. I served aboard the LADY LEX from July 1974-feb 1978. I was a hull tech 3rd class and worked in the pipe shop. I also served on the at sea fire party. My biggest mistake in life was leaving that wonderful life. Oh how I have missed those days.
good site served on lady Lex 1973 to 1976 m div. looking for john Sullivan, john hennamen,creed was on board for the movie, picking up the capsule that capsized retrieving the dead bodies an lots of good times thanks to chief Sheffield.
From George Crisel. My father Charles C Crisel, passed away May 30,2002. Some of his fondest memories were of his service to our nation aboard the Lex. You are all heroes, and the Crisel family will never forget your bravery and sacrifice for your country. We salute you all. Aug. 2, 2003.
Very good website, I am sure those of us that served on the "Lady Lex", as we knew her, appreciate this site.
I really appreciate this site, It gives me some kind of idea of the life my dad lived on the ship in late 53' to 56'~ Julia Deich Warner
My dad would have been proud of this site you created. His memories from the Lady Lex (1943 to 1945) from time it was commissioned in Boston till he got off were a big part of his life. Thanks for keeping those thoughts and memories alive for all of those men James Bryan son of Joe R. Bryan, RPh (Chief Pharmacist Mate)
WAS ON CVA-16 FROM 3/22/1977 TO 8/19/1980 MM1(SW) USN RET. 1977
WAS ON CVA-16 FROM 3/22/1977 TO 8/19/1980 MM1(SW) USN RET. 1977
My father was Herschel O. White he was on the Lexington thank you for such a special web site Leah Marks LRM12@aol.com
I think that your website is very good. I just wondering where I could find my grandfathers name and rank. His name is Julius "Tex" Nobles. He was at the battle of Coral Sea.
would like to see more combat pictures on your web
would like to see more combat pictures on your web
would like to see more combat pictures on your web
Very nice website!! :->
I am looking for a current address on a Hugh F. Donnelly, Jr. #1224 on your alphabetical list. The last known address I had was Rhoda Street, Quincy Mass. I would appreciate any new address on Mr. Donnelly and can be reached at michaelwalsh1923@aol.com
AIR GROUP 16 Reunion Washington DC to coincide with the dedication of the WW11 Memorial 26 May - 1 June 2004, Host Wm. F. Surgi, Jr. jayess@email.msn.com
This is a terrific site and the persons responsible for it should be commended. Edmund D. Levi FC3/C USS McCord DD 534(1943-1946)
hi there found you recently; my dad: Albert. E. Madrid, served with squadron 19. would like to know more but the email links aren't working from my computer. other then that it's great. thanks Corrine Madrid Nieto
Good Site. but needs more links to old friends.
Good Site. but needs more links to old friends.
MY WIFE AND I VISITED THE "BLUE GHOST " ON SATURDAY 5-31-03 . IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR THE BOTH OF US . MAKES ME EVEN MORE PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN. GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVED ON BOARD AND EVERYONE ELSE IN OUR WONDERFUL MILITARY. THANKS FOREVER JIMMY AND STEPHANIE KITTS ALVARADO , TEXAS
JUST WANT TO SAY TO FELLOW CREW MATES OF BATE H. BATEY OF CV-16.HE PASSED AWAY THIS EASTER MORNING AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 68. THE LEX WASN'T THE ONLY VESSEL SERVED ON, BUT IS THE ONE I REMEMBER HIM MOST FONDLY OF IN MEMORIES OF MY BIG BROTHER SHOWING ME HIS PROUD SHIPPED WHILE STATION AND DOCKED IN SAN DIEGO WHERE WE STILL LIVE. HE SPOKE HIGHLY OF SHIP AND THE MEN WHO SERVED ON HER. GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVED HER AND OUR NATION IN WAR AND PEACE TIME. FROM OUR OWN PROUD MILITARY FAMILY OF NAVY, MARINE, AND ARMY MEMBERS. WE THANK YOU. MAY YOU ALL HAVE CALM SEA'S AND A WARM BREEZE TO SAIL HOME AND ALL THRU YOUR LIVES. THANK YOU, M. DOOLEY, ARMY VET/RECON RANGER.
web site very interesting.
web site is excellent. very interesting to me because my brother served and died on the USS Lexington.
Hello Tom and Doug, I was with my friend Birgit in March 1993 in Almeria - Spain, met we two there friends Tom and Doug from a USS warship, Tom was 1993, 22 years old. We would stand gladly again with them in contact. Who can help us to find the addresses. Made a photo of us for it, I would like to get this photo gladly, thank in advance. Maybe someone knows the name of the warship in March 1993, in the port of Almeria - Spain was. Please help me all. Yours sincerely Loretta E-Mail Loretta9@gmx.de
I came to this site to find my great cousin's name and found it wow! However, his first name is spelled incorrectly. He is Fred L. Lisitano, the site has home listed as Fred Lisitano. Could you please fix this? thank you
Came across this web site by accident. I serviced AG 16 back in 43 or 44, in particular Torpedo 16.At times VF 16. Met my old boy hood friend in VF 16, John Bartol. Met him by accident too. This web site is one of the more interesting ones I have come across and will take hours to read the whole thing. Admiral Mitscher comes from about 60 miles from my home town in Wisconsin. Leroy Paulin LeRoy Paulin
Came across this web site by accident. I serviced AG 16 back in 43 or 44, in particular Torpedo 16.At times VF 16. Met my old boy hood friend in VF 16, John Bartol. Met him by accident too. This web site is one of the more interesting ones I have come across and will take hours to read the whole thing. Admiral Mitscher comes from about 60 miles from my home town in Wisconsin. LeRoy Paulin LeRoy Paulin
Riley Cannon is one of the many unspoken heroes of the war, his sacrifice will be forever in my mind and in my heart. Thanks Riley Dave Brunson
Riley Cannon is one of the many unspoken heros of the war, his sacrifice will be forever in my mind and in my heart. Thanks Riley Dave Brunson
why isn't there any history prior to 1962 about the Lex. CVA 16 , in the books? I was on the ship from 3/56 till 11/58, Things happened that isn't written down for history to wonder about. KD BIGBEE
hard to find my way around here.,i served aboard the Lexington myself, and remember quite well Capt. E.B. "Red" McDaniel-and having to 'stand guard' while he held mast in gunnery divisions lounge and crew quarters--and when he got mad-he got mad-! if any former members are around--please write me at seawater692000@yahoo.com,male or female crew members I'd love to hear from you. thanks, and smooth seas.
Appreciate your care and remembrance of our departed. From a cousin of Charles Everett WENDT , Air Group 19 USS Lexington. Charles Gustav Wendt
From a son of former Chaplin's Mate James Scott Thompson aboard the Lexington before the Coral Sea sinking....cap1047@juno.com
From a son of former Chaplin's Mate James Scott Thompson aboard the Lexington before the Coral Sea sinking....cap1047@juno.com
MY NAME IS ROBERT RULE. MY GRANDFATHER, JOHN ROBERT RULE, SERVED ON THE LEXINGTON IN WWII. I AM LOOKING FOR A MODEL OF THE LEXINGTON TO BUILD FOR MY FATHER. IF YOU COULD SEND ME SOME INFO ON WHERE TO FIND ONE I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU. E-MAIL ME AT RANDEENBOB@HOTMAIL.COM
thank you so much my father was H.O White
thank you so much my father was H.O White
brings back a lot of fond memories served on her briefly in 1960.i was in the main gsk with some others that was transferred from the USS SHANGRI LAI I wish I could see or hear from them. my name is jerry Jones an I retired from the us army in 1979.i will be visiting this site from time to time.
I, WAS ON THE LEX. FOR 3 YEARS. THIS IS A GREAT WEBSITE
Hi Davis Bill Blalock
Hi Davis Bill Blalock
Thanks for the mention: Morgan Kaolian at morgan@aeropix.net. Did you need to mention my age 74? That might frighten some potential passengers for my antique biplane Sky Rides. I think like a 40-year old anyway. I am a 40-year old locked up in a 74 year old body.
Thanks for the mention: Morgan Kaolian at morgan@aeropix.net. Did you need to mention my age 74? That might frighten some potential passengers for my antique biplane Sky Rides. I think like a 40-year old anyway. I am a 40-year old locked up in a 74 year old body.
Kassie and Amanda think this site is pretty cool the pics are awesome hope yall get more hope the ship stays there forever...*K@sS!e*and*M@nD@*........[]D*[]*[]\/[]*[]D
Served aboard a year and a half 1965-1967 Flight Deck / Fly 2,Island Structure / Plane Handler Sorry no Pics just great memories... Great Site I'll visit again.
KD BIGBEE.. radio gang 1956 thru 1958.. was on shack down cruise.. made to world cruises...ships company. toured the LEX in C.C. TEX... no history prier to 1962... kdbigbee@hotmail.com GREAT SITE..
Looking for the radio gang .. ships company.. 1956 to 1958.. SM K.D.. Bigbee kdbigbee@hotmail.com
My father-in-law flew off CV-16 as a pilot in VB-20 Squadron. The last time my family and I saw him was at the reunion in Pensacola in 1989. It was only then that I began to understand just how big a hero he and all the men who served on CV-16 were. He died only months later, but the memory of our cruise into the Gulf of Mexico, the air show and the 1300+ people who shared that experience will remain with me and my three children always. Walter R. Franklin
Very good. I was on the Lady Lex 1984-1986 J/T
Very good. I served on the Lady Lex 1984-1986 J/T
This is a great site for all Americans
The stupid pic will NOT come up!!!!!!! BOB ROWLANDS
I wish my father could have been here to see this site. I am proud to be here to renew my fathers pride and interest in his ship and shipmates. Please keep me informed of any future reunions as I would be proud to participate. Thank You, Donald Cirasuolo
This web site is great. My brother (Gerald Barbier) died on the Lex Nov 6, 1944. I was kind of young at the time and didn't remember to many details. Thanks for the web site Richard C. Barbier rcbarb@cox.net
Enjoyed the site. My father is Roland N. McMackin, a SBD dive bomber pilot on the Lexington. He was an officer at the time. He lives in Tuscumbia, AL and would enjoy hearing from anyone he served with. He is not able to attend the reunions now, but was instrumental in organizing them several years ago. Mike McMackin (michaellmcmackin@cs.com)
Enjoyed the site. My father is Roland N. McMackin, a SBD dive bomber pilot on the Lexington. He was an officer at the time. He lives in Tuscumbia, AL and would enjoy hearing from anyone he served with. He is not able to attend the reunions now, but was instrumental in organizing them several years ago. Mike McMackin (michaellmcmackin@cs.com) Sunday, 15. December 2002 This is to my Uncle Alton Kennedy who served aboard the Lexington during the Battle of The Coral Sea. My Uncle survived the battle and went on to have an illustrious career of some 30 some odd years in the navy. I often gaze at the pictures of the carrier as she is going down and of ten wonder which of those brave souls going over board is my uncle. I believe at the time Uncle Alton was 17 years old.
This is to my Uncle Alton Kennedy who served aboard the Lexington during the Battle of The Coral Sea. My Uncle survived the battle and went on to have an illustrious career of some 30 some odd years in the navy. I often gaze at the pictures of the carrier as she is going down and of ten wonder which of those brave souls going over board is my uncle. I believe at the time Uncle Alton was 17 years old.
as a former crew member (75-77) I am pleased to see that the old girl is still doing good. I have very fond memories of her. I was 17 when I was stationed in b division, 4-fireroom. I am hoping to go see her and once again relive the memories I have of her. may GOD bless all the men who served on the LEX. thank you, sincerely, pete spaunburg
I think it is fantastic that your ship the Lexington has been maintained as a memorial and museum for everyone to see and marvel. Hopefully I will get the chance to visit and take in the history this ship offers. Wil kusch
My father, Albert "Red" Trajanowski , AMM1 served during WWII on the Lex. He passed away in 1999. If you knew him you can write me at traj@mac.com.
My name is Don W. Gloss I served on the Lex. cva16. I was on the pre-commission detail for supply. Served from Jan. 1956 to April 1957and was on the first cruse over seas. I have just found this web site and think it is great.
I'm so thrilled to have found your website. My father, Albert M. "Herk" Norman, served on the USS Lexington and was a survivor of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Sadly, he passed away in 1983. He always cherished memories of his days aboard the Lex and the 2 or 3 reunions he attended many years ago. I'll visit your site again and will share your address with my family. Thank you for your effort in creating and maintain this site. It's terrific! Victoria Norman
Was on the Lex last friday (11/8/02) What a thrill!! I would like to know more about the history of the ship!! Tom Balbier Grand Jct. co. tombalb@yahoo.com
My grandfather, Ensign Vern A. Prather, served aboard the "Blue Ghost" during WWII as a flight deck officer. It is amazing to see many of the photographs and hear the stories of those he served with aboard the Lex. It is important that the younger generations pass along the history and importance of the crew and the battles that they fought for our freedom. S. Vern Tappeiner
This is to my Uncle Alton Kennedy who served aboard the Lexington during the Battle of The Coral Sea. My Uncle survived the battle and went on to have an illustrious career of some 30 some odd years in the navy. I often gaze at the pictures of the carrier as she is going down and of ten wonder which of those brave souls going over board is my uncle. I believe at the time Uncle Alton was 17 years old.
This is to my Uncle Alton Kennedy who served aboard the Lexington during the Battle of The Coral Sea. My Uncle survived the battle and went on to have an illustrious career of some 30 some odd years in the navy. I often gaze at the pictures of the carrier as she is going down and of ten wonder which of those brave souls going over board is my uncle. I believe at the time Uncle Alton was 17 years old.
as a former crew member (75-77) I am pleased to see that the old girl is still doing good. I have very fond memories of her. I was 17 when I was stationed in b division, 4-fireroom. I am hoping to go see her and once again relive the memories I have of her. may GOD bless all the men who served on the LEX. thank you, sincerely, pete spaunburg
I think it is fantastic that your ship the Lexington has been maintained as a memorial and museum for everyone to see and marvel. Hopefully I will get the chance to visit and take in the history this ship offers. Wil kusch
My father, Albert "Red" Trajanowski , AMM1 served during WWII on the Lex. He passed away in 1999. If you knew him you can write me at traj@mac.com.
My name is Don W. Gloss I served on the Lex. cva16. I was on the pre-commission detail for supply. Served from Jan. 1956 to April 1957and was on the first cruse over seas. I have just found this web site and think it is great.
I'm so thrilled to have found your website. My father, Albert M. "Herk" Norman, served on the USS Lexington and was a survivor of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Sadly, he passed away in 1983. He always cherished memories of his days aboard the Lex and the 2 or 3 reunions he attended many years ago. I'll visit your site again and will share your address with my family. Thank you for your effort in creating and maintain this site. It's terrific! Victoria Norman
Was on the Lex last friday (11/8/02) What a thrill!! I would like to know more about the history of the ship!! Tom Balbier Grand Jct. co. tombalb@yahoo.com
My grandfather, Ensign Vern A. Prather, served aboard the "Blue Ghost" during WWII as a flight deck officer. It is amazing to see many of the photographs and hear the stories of those he served with aboard the Lex. It is important that the younger generations pass along the history and importance of the crew and the battles that they fought for our freedom. S. Vern Tappeiner November 05, 2002 A brilliant web site! Morgan Kaolian Stratford, CT 74 yrs and flying almost daily! Morgan@Aeropix.Net November 02, 2002 enjoyed info on Lexington. my husband was a crew member in 1941. his name was Howard nmi McMahan, gunner from big creek, Mississippi. thanks. he was on the ship when the suicide plane hit the carrier.
From: Command Master Chief Michael J. Conran To: Site Manager Subj: Update of original crew member My father, Daniel B. Conran Sr was stationed aboard LEX from April 1943 until July 1946 in V2 Division. He currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida. Kind Regards, Michael J. Conran CMDCM(SW) USN
Excellent website, and I have just visited the USS LEXINGTON which was also excellent! Regards Gordon Ralph , from Nairn, Scotland
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CommentsWell I am really interested in this ship since I saw it last year so I love this web site.
CommentsI am doing a story about Jack Taylor, Founder of Enterprise Leasing Company, who flew HellCats off the USS Enterprise during WWII. I think he may have also flown the fighter previous to the HellCats. If anyone knows any stories about his escapades or adventures as a fighter pilot I would appreciate hearing about them. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Joan Bramsch hijoan@JoanBramsch.com
CommentsI served on board the "Lady Lex" from 88-89. I looked at the former crew list and didn't find a lot of former crew member's names. What a joy it was to serve on board. I am glad that they didn't scrap the old girl! S.A. Worthington
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Commentshello, my name is mike Washington, I served with the old lady for four yrs. when she was a training carrier down in Pensacola, Fl,. I was with vs-30 air antisubmarine squadron from Quonset pt. Rhode isle. I was a plane captain and a metal smith. we did carrier quals on her at least 4 times a year. I always looked forward to the two wks. on board, it was a great experience. I served in the navy from 1970- 1974 and would be anxious to hear from any other vs-30 members from that time period. you can e-mail me at mikwas@msn.com. my wife and I are making a trip to Texas this weekend and I will be re boarding again for the first time in 32 yrs. I am really looking forward to it, thanks for keeping the past alive for use old vets.
CommentsA reply to John Sieckman question about crew lists. Much of this is available in a book titled "Tarawa to Tokyo" which was published by the crew after the war. It may still be available from Lee Fleming Reese 4872 Old Cliffs Road San Diego CA 92120 619-583-8348
CommentsExcellent website Pat and thank you so much for sharing the story of the Lady Lex. My father William L. Johnson (V6-F4U Plane Captain 1945) would never talk of the war when my sister and I were kids. When he first told me his story of his time in WWII aboard the Lady Lex I was 32 years of age. To hear my fathers jittery voice and seeing tears upon his face as he spoke of the war, I tried to be strong and comfort him as he spoke of his many years of bottled up memories of war time. I could feel his pain and envision all he was telling me, and cried. Each time I am aboard the ship and walk upon her Flight Deck, the vivid imprint of my fathers story is as if I can see and hear the total chaos that once haunted her decks. To my father, My Hero, and to all of the men and their Supremely Noble Heroism who served aboard the U.S.S. Lexington CV-16 , Thank You each and everyone of you have gone way beyond the call of duty to serve and protect our Country and our Freedom. Sabrina Roper
CommentsEnjoyed your site. My Uncle, Lt Cmdr L.S. Wall was Squadron Comander of VBF-94 late in the war and received both the DFC and the Navy Cross while serving aboard the Lex. I would love to hear from any of his old squadron mates and can be contacted at Sootblower@aol.com Davis Wall
CommentsI think your site is wonderful. My uncle Raymond Gomez, served on the Lexington during WWII and has spoken briefly about the night she was hit by the torpedo. I have copied some of the pictures and hope to see him when I visit California in a few months and record his memories. Thank you again. .
CommentsEARL REYNOLDS 544 44 43 1960-61 WITH AIR GROUP 21-VF211 RANK/AN I' AM TRYING TO LOCATE GARY LOVE WHO WAS IN SAME AIR GROUP VA216? manileyeggs@msn.com
CommentsI SERVED WITH AIR GROUP 21 ON BOARD THE LUCKY LADY 1960-61 CRUISE VF-211 THANK YOU FOR THIS POST
CommentsFrom Jim Donohue ( masseysailer@netscape.net ) Very good site and with regard to the aircraft gallery photo's I feel I am right on the money. Most photo's do show (a)- The Douglas Dauntless Dive bomber, ( b)- the Grummen Avenger T.B. and (c)- Hellcat single seat fighter's. The Dauntless was the navy's front line carrier aircraft when W.W.2 broke out. It did some excellent dive bombing service but was no match for the Japanese Zero. Most Dauntless aircraft were relegated to non combat duties before 1944 and they were replaced by the Grumman Avenger's. I hope this help's. From Jim former destroyer sailor- U.S.S. Massey D.D. 778
CommentsEXCELLENT WEB SITE - THANKS for preserving our history! My name is John Sieckman, My Grandfather Franklin Sieckman served on both the CV2 and CV16. He bailed in the Coral Sea and was below decks when the Kamikaze suicide plane hit. He was a radio operator and I remember stories about how it killed his buddy (name unknown) who was his relief in the radio room. The story I heard was My grandfather was just gone down below decks to take a shower when it hit. Not sure how accurate it is as my Grandfather died a number of years ago and the story has been re- told over the years. All I do know for sure is he was on the LEX and served his country proud. How can I get a crew list for the LEX CV2 and CV16 for the years 1940 - 1945? I am interested in learning more about the history of this gallant ship and its crew....
CommentsAddition to my previous message: I've really enjoyed exploring this site and it's very well done. Brought back a lot of memories of WWII years. Thanks!
CommentsMy cousin Lt. Russell S. Wilcox was a Navy pilot killed 12 Dec 1944 over the Philippines. According to your honor roll, he was on the USS Lexington and in Air Group 20. I'm the only surviving family member who remembers him (barely, I was 6 when he was killed,) and am trying to find out more about him. If any other pilots or crew from that time remember him and can contact me, that would be great. I was told that when he was hit that day he managed to land the plane so the gunner would be rescued (and was.) I'm wondering if anyone also knew the gunner. My grandmother corresponded with him for a long time and I believe his name was Ralph Frierson, though not sure of the spelling. Thanks for any help anyone can give me. Susan, email: swmuckle@cstone.net
CommentsMy grandfather, Raymond Young, served on CV-16. he was proud of his service until his dying day. he didn't like to discuss his wartime experiences so the info on your website is priceless. thank you
CommentsMy grandfather, Raymond Young, served on CV-16. he was proud of his service until his dying day. he didn't like to discuss his wartime experiences so the info on your website is priceless. thank you
CommentsThank-you for a wonderful opportunity to read about my dad and the great men he served with on the USS Lexington. I was so amazed to read and recognize the names of the people due to dad telling me some amazing stories. My dad, Spiero Sakotas,Sak, died Feb.7,1994. Dad will always be my hero. I will continue to follow your web site. Thank-you, Sincerely, Nancy L. Sakotas nancyandmichael@hotmail.com
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CommentsHi I served in ESSEX CVA9 1955 - 1958. I was visiting your site today and was impressed. A good looking and well thought out website. I have a website dedicated to the airmen that flew off the ROOF of Essex 1943-1945. I have put a link from my site to yours. You can find the link at http://ussessex.bravepages.com/links.html or you can access it from my website at: http://ussessex.bravepages.com If you want to link back to my site, that would be okay - but not necessary... I didn't add a link to your site for that reason. Keep up the good work and Have a fine Navy day. Bob Sourisseau, ex GM3, ex Essex
Commentsserved aboard Lex in 1967 in 3rd and mmg divs. I am headed to Corpus nest week (June 15th or so) to visit the 'Ghost' again. A marvelous ship with an incredible history.
CommentsMy father is a plank owner of the Lady Lex and I grew up hearing the stories that made her famous, both the men and the ship. Even today I still have a very strong patriotic core in me spawned by my father who was an actual hero. He pulled men out of the burning gun mounts after the kamikaze hit. He was also one of the guys who helped jury rig the steering after the torpedo hit. Do to family problems I have not seen my father in over 25 years. But no matter what life has brought. he stood tall during WW2 and did one hell of a job. To me he is still and always will be an honest to god hero. His name is Guy Salyers Poosch MM2c
CommentsThis past weekend my family and I were on the "LADY LEX" we loved the thought of being on a WW2 aircraft carrier. The thing that we loved the most was being on the flight deck. Being on a retired ship made me change what I want to do for my future. I hope the good work continues. Thank you! Santiago A. Leal
CommentsPat: It is heart warming to read all of the positive comments made, not only by the people that served aboard our great warship but by the loving and appreciative people that appreciate what these people did while serving their country. I am very lucky to have served on CV-16 Lexington because I don't have to share my love with any with any other ship except with the submarine Skate SS-305 who rescued my pilot William E. McCarthy and I from the ocean off of Wake Island along with R.G. Johnson also from Air Group 16, and three other pilots from other carriers. I think that it was very thoughtful of you to include their story, written by Capt. Frank Kay, in your website. The submarine service is known as the Silent Service and not too much has been written about them so I think it's time for them to get a little noisy about the great contribution that they made during WWII. I am very proud to say that I am a plank owner and I have in my posession a splinter encased in vinyl from our lovely lady the USS Lexington CV-16. Thank you very much for the love that you have shown for her. Paul Bonilla AOM 1/c
CommentsMy Uncle Lt. Edward P Clancy died. He was a pilot that flew over France soil. Please let me know if there is any information about him. My e-mail is Clancygirl2@msn.com
CommentsHello how is everyone. My uncle Edward P. Clancy was a pilot on the Lexington. My Mother never got any info about him, until 2 years later. If anyone knows him or heard of him please let me know. Clancygirl2@msn.com. He died July 10th 1945.
CommentsARM3/c Huard H Eubanks; Pasadena, TX I'll be visiting the Lex in June, '02 with my 14 year old grandson who will be visiting from Ohio. I wanted to be on a carrier, but served in a PBM squadron. Thanks for a great site.
CommentsThis is a great site, my Father ARM1/c Harry Jack Plant was in VB-19 and I appreciate this site. Keep it up. CTR2(SW) Jackson V. Plant
CommentsGreat Site. My father served on the Lexington in WWll. His name was Robert Wallace Lind and he was a machinist First Class. He died in 1977, but shared some wonderful stories about his time on the great ship. If anyone out there has any photo's to share of crew mates from that time, I'd be very grateful. And to Rose Mayberry, I do remember my dad mentioning many times a cook who he was fond of and was Mexican. I wonder??
CommentsI think this website is great! My father served on the Lexington 1943-44 as a cook. I was fortunate to visit the Lexington during a field trip my children went on. It was the most amazing feeling to stand on the deck that my dad actually stood on during WWII. My father's name is Manuel S. Dominguez if anyone remembers him please e-mail me @ rosemayberry@austin.rr.com. he still lives in Austin, Texas and would love to hear from his mates.
CommentsGreat site I learned a lot from this site that I did not know. was on the Lex from 81-84 name is Lou Perti still looking for some of my old shipmates e mail me at lpert@aol.com
CommentsI am looking for former crewmen of the USS Lexington CV-2 who were aboard at the Battle of the Coral Sea. My father, Howard W. (Bill) Henderson served aboard her at that time. He was a P3c, photographers mate. My dad would go up in the planes to take pictures after bombing raids. If anyone remembers my father, please feel free to contact me on my e-mail address. Thank you. Sincerely, M. Emmons Lilmg76@aol.com
Commentsit is very good that you'll have every thing about the uss Lexington. also you have posted every thing that has happened to the ship how man times that you'll have to remain it is very interesting to read everything about it. I didn't know what was the uss Lexington until I looked up your website my little sister had to do a research about the uss Lexington and I found out plenty of information that I didn't know at once but by looking at you'll website I learned plenty that I can tell any body about it I thank you'll very much for teaching me something new liz chavarria
CommentsMY NAME DON DANTONA 1944-1945 #2 FIRE ROOM COULDN'T MEET A NICER BUNCH OF GUYS. WOULD LOVE TO MEET SOME OF YOU .AOL DONNYD 42726. I BELONG TO MEN OF THE BLUE GHOST. CommentsServed aboard the Lexington from October 7, 1942 till October 31, 1945. Henry J. Handzel Sr. Contact at wlbic@aol,com
CommentsSERVED ON BOARD THE LADY LEX 1981-83 WHILE SHE WAS STATIONED OUT OF PENSACOLA FLORIDA--NAVIGATION DIVISION----GREAT WEB SITE----HOPE TO MAKE IT TO TEXAS SOON WOULD LIKE TO VISIT JUST ONE MORE TIME-DAVID UNDERHILL, JUSTIN WILSON, BOB KOZICH IF YOU GUYS HAPPEN ACROSS THIS MESSAGE MISS U ALL HOPE LIFE HAS BEEN GOOD--MY E-MAIL LOCATION IS RGVAN1@AOLCOM------GOD BLESS ROLAND VANDERROOST
CommentsIs there somewhere I can find the complete roster of the USS Lexington? [both survivors and the one's that did not survive] My uncle Warren Schoen was a Navy pilot that was aboard the Lexington when she was attacked. He survived the attack. If you can give me any information about how to get the complete roster, please contact me at ahumboldt71.net
CommentsHi George. Guess what, you WERE right! However, Colin Kelly did not dive into a ship. He bombed a Jap cruiser and his B-17 was shot down by Zeroes protecting the cruiser. Yours aye, Lyn Lennon, former Combat Engineer and Field Artilleryman and Colin P. Kelly's cousin
CommentsIS ANYONE AROUND FORM V-1(87-90)? ALSO IS BOB NORMAN STILL AROUND? WHERE ARE YOU? HEAR ANYTHING PLEASE CONTACT sbailey28212@yahoo.com WITH INFO.
CommentsI have a book titled "Mission Beyond Darkness" written in 1945 by Lt. Comdr. J. Bryan, III USNR and Philip G. Reed. It is an account of the first battle of the Philippines, June 19,1944, when task force 58 US Navy planes from the Uss Lexington attacked the Japanese fleet. There are individual pictures of the crews and illustrations of the attack. I believe it should be in some historical collection. Is there someone who could pass this on to the right person or library? my E-mail is shurrite@nccn.net
Commentsvery good description of a world war2 ship. thanks preserving naval history and stories about our fighting ships of world war 2.as a former veteran I appreciate them more. n Taylor
CommentsAs the son of Seaman James Harrison Brock who served on board this ship during WWII, I believe he would have been proud finally see such a history as this available for public viewing. It seems that it has been only the past few years the general public has been able to get information on the Lady Lex without having to jump through hoops and hurdles, only hoping to be lucky enough to find one photo of the Blue Ghost. Eric S. Brock
CommentsMy name is Lesley West (from San Antonio), I am currently a student at the University of Texas and I was visiting my father in Corpus Christi when I took notice of the Lexington and insisted that we visit it. It was a magnificent, breath taking site and throughout my day, as I walked along the flight deck and throughout the ship, I couldn't help but hearing all of the ghostly sounds from years past. I could almost imagine all of the action taking place before my eyes. I must say that even though the ship is has undergone transformation, it is still an amazing ship. Through that visit, I came to have a better appreciation for the people who gave months and years of their lives to that ship and to America. Even though it all took place years before I was ever a twinkle in my parents eyes, I feel very much in debt to all of you men and women of the Lady Lex and to those still fighting today. You will all be greatly remembered. May God bless you all.
CommentsExcellent website. Thanks to the contributor of the group photo to the Misc photo gallery because I found my Father pictured with 20 of his shipmates in this photo. He is the middle man in the back row. I was just as thrilled as anyone could be when I saw him in your website. PEDRO AGUILAR (better known as "Pete" by many of his friends) was an Aviation Ordnance man PO3 and severed on the Lexington CV-16 during the war from 1943 to 1945. He passed away a several years ago and I'm sure he would have enjoyed reading this site especially seeing himself pictured in this photo. Our family had never seen this picture before and thanks to this website, we have it a copy. As I read the ship's diary I could remember all the things he use to talk about and he was right on the mark about the timing and the events that happened during that time. Once again a big Thank You for this great website. Pete Aguilar, San Antonio TX. aguilarpe@earthlink.net
CommentsLove your website. Haven't read it all but hope to do so soon. Judith Whipple USS Lexington Museum Historian
CommentsThe website is a very nice tribute. My father was attached to Fighting Squadron 20. His name was Bob Diller. He passed away in 1972. My family was watching the video called Midway and I looked up this site to show them where their grandfather fought in the war. Thanks for taking the time to present this beautiful memorial. William Diller, shrimp@neteze.com
CommentsThis is a great site!!! One day my son asked me if his grandpa had ever served in the military because, there was a guest speaker coming to his school that had served on the USS-Tennessee and he wanted to be able to share this information with him. So, I told my son that my father served on the USS-Lexington CV-16 and we decided to search the web for some history, boy were we surprised.....all the stories and pictures were great!!! I have been so fascinated with them, all I can think of now is going to Corpus Christi with my dad to see her. My father's name is Stanley K. Cutts and he served on the Lexington CV-16 from 1943-1945, and was a Radar man/1sty class. He would also love to here from any of his buddies that he served with. Being my parents are always traveling, please email him at my email address, claussen@pacifier.com and I will make sure he gets it.
CommentsPlease add my "E" mail address to a comment I placed on your message board inquiring about 2 former pilots, Ensign Hugh Donnelly and a Lieut Sanders or Saunders who was picked up by my submarine the U.S.S. Peto on lily 24, 1945. Contact me at michaelwalsh1923@aol.com Thank you. Mike Walsh
Commentsgood site. Anybody out there who was in V-1 Division with me in 71/72?
CommentsTHIS SITE IS GREAT. My name is John Doucette I SERVED ON THIS AIRCRAFT CARRIER WHEN I WAS IN SEA CADETS AT THAT TIME I WAS PO1st CLASS. I CAME FROM SUMMER SIDE PRINCE EDWARD ISLE AND CANADA I NOW LIVE IN CALGARY AB CANADA MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS j.doucette@shaw.ca LIKE TO HERE FROM YOU .
CommentsMy father, John (Jack) W. Hoeynck was a F6F Hellcat pilot of VF-20, first on the Enterprise CV-6 and then the Lex. Anyone who might remember him, please email me at shoeynck@earthlink.net. This is a great site, and along with the Enterprise's site, will help me keep my father's memory burning brightly. Thanks to all who have labored to keep these ships, the men who sailed on them and their deeds alive in these web pages.
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