[connectthedots]

My dad served on the USS Essex CV-9 "The Oldest and the Boldest" in the early 1960s and participated in the Cuban blockade.

[bd476]

Please thank you Dad for serving our country. God Bless him.

The USS Essex has quite a history. The following is fascinating:

"...On 25 November, for the first time in her far-ranging operations and destruction to the enemy, Essex received injury. A kamikaze hit the port edge of her flight deck landing among planes gassed for takeoff, causing extensive damage, killing 15, and wounding 44.

This "cramped her style" very little. Following quick repairs we find with 3d Fleet off Luzon supporting the occupation of Mindoro (14-16 December)."

Then:

"She rode out the typhoon of 18 December 1944 and made special search for survivors afterwards..."

[bd476]

Please thank your Dad for serving our country. God Bless him. :)

[loboinok]

My dad served on the USS Essex CV-9 "The Oldest and the Boldest" in the early 1960s and participated in the Cuban blockade.


My dad was a Boilerman on it in the 60's.