USS BENNINGTON SHIP'S COMPANY

Comments: Went on board this great ship in 1955, straight from Service School Command in Great Lakes. The S-5 personnel were all so "reat and kind" putting me to work, at that time, until such a time that I found my way "around" learning from those "old timers". But I did have a great time working and going on liberty with them. Great Sailors doing a great job on board a great ship, on a great Navy. I hope someone among them will remember me, along with my fond memories...

Keywords: USS BENNINGTON CVA 20 S-5 DIVISION

brother on board when it blew

Comments: My brother Monta Lavell Humphries was on board the Uss Bennington when the explosion ocurred off the coast of Rhode Island. Just curious if anyone still living knew him. He died November 17,1998.

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member of crew 1954 1st div.

Comments: i was on duty on the bridge and had gone down to the gally to get coffee for the bridge crew when the first exposing went off.i got blew up ladder with hot wind or something, and i took off running to the fantail area . when i got back to the bridge we were relived by other crew members. I could write a book about the rest of the day and days to come !

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V2 DIVISION

Comments: WOULD BE INTRESTED TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM V2 DIVIDION THAT SERVED ABOARD FROM 1955 TO 1959 I WAS IN V2 DIVISON {ARRESTING GEAR}

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1954 V2 crew members

Comments: Looking for v2 crew. "Cook" from Washington DC, Harry Bodien (Chicago area) others

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Fox Division USS Bennington CVA-20

Comments: Interested in hearing from anyone who served aboard the Bennington from re-commissioning until 26 May 54. I served in Fox Div. and was in the fwd mess when she blew.

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looking for clinton denny lewis

Comments: daughter looking for friends of clinton denny lewis. he was stationed on board ship during korean war no ohter info known at this time any help would be greatly appreciated. sincerely kim lewis winchester va

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Info concerning James S. Spickler

Comments: If anyone knows him or anyone in the S-3 division, please contact me. Thank you. Sam Fisher

Keywords: I am looking for someone whom I served in the U. S. Navy. His name is James S. Spickler SH2. He lived in Pa. Dates of service was 1952-54. We were in the supply dept.

ship mates from 1967 68

Comments: looking for WAYNE TRAVIS HE was in supply to

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Seved on Board

Comments: Served on Board from 1955 to 1958 all 4 Years was in S-3 Division Ship Services I worked in the Small Laundry with Pop Heffron from Minnesota any out there that remember me already have been in touch with 4 fellow shipmates.

Keywords: (Frenchie was my nickname)

Friends. Red Moran,Paulo Homa,Mitch Perretto,Terry Lynch who I have been in contact with.

Bennington Reunion

Comments: Very interested in upcoming Ship reunions.

Keywords: Friends: R.P. "Pinky" Miler, G.R. Johnson, Irv Hauglum, L.J. Cisek, and many others

USS BENNINGTON CV-CVA-CVS-20

Comments: Anyone seeking data on the great lady BENNINGTON should go to the following website:

http://www.uss-bennington.org

Keywords: HISTORIAN FOR USS BENNINGTON Web site: http://www.uss-bennington.org

USS BENNINGTON CVA-20 57' TO 59'

Comments: I'm looking for anyone that served on the USS Bennington cva-20 from april 1, 1957 to March of 1959.

Keywords: Nickname-Ski

Reunion for 2000

Comments: MR3 ENGINEERING DIV.

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NOTE: THE BENNINGTON (CV-20) DID NOT ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE KOREAN WAR.

SHE WAS DECOMMISSIONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 1952 AND COMPLETED SHAKEDOWN IN MAY 1953. SHE NEVER SERVED IN THE KOREAN WAR ZONE DURING THE HOSTILITIES.

USS BENNINGTON (CV-20)

(dp. 27,100; l. 872'; b. 147'6"; dr. 28'7"; s. 32.7 k.; cpl. 3448; a. 12 5"; cl. Essex)

The carrier began modernization at New York Naval Shipyard 30 October 1950 and was recommissioned 13 November 1952. Her shakedown lasted until May 1953, when she returned to Norfolk for final fleet preparations.

Between 14 May 1953 and 27 May 1954 she operated along the eastern seaboard; made a midshipman cruise to Halifax, Nova Scotia; and a cruise in the Mediterranean. At 0811, 28 May 1954, while cruising off Narragansett Bay, the fluid in one of her catapults exploded, setting off a series of secondary explosions which killed 103 crewmen and injured 201 others. Bennington proceeded under her own power to Quonset Point, R. I., to land her injured.

Moving to New York Naval Shipyard for repairs she was completely rebuilt during 12 June 1954-19 March 1955. On 22 April 1955 the Secretary of the Navy came aboard and presented medals and letters of commendation to 178 of her crew in recognition of their heroism on 26 May 1954. Bennington returned to operations with the Atlantic Fleet

From: DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN NAVAL FIGHTING SHIPS

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THE DAY THE CATAPULT EXPLODED

Comments: My Father has told me stories of the day the catapult exploded. He was trapped below locked down until the fire was under control. They breathed through pillow cases to filter out the smoke. He wonders sometimes if any of the friends he served with are still are still living. His name is Will Johnson , some called him "Sonny ," He also served on the Valley Forge. thanks for your time, Jay Johnson e-mail kkj107@aol.com

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1956-57 WEST PAC CRUISE BOOK

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR A CRUISE BOOK FOR WEST PAC CRUISE BY USS BENNINGTON,CVA 20.

Keywords: ATTACK SQUADRON FORTY TWO ATTACHED USS BENNINGTON 1956-57