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Provided by Leigh D. Allvord
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To be disposed of, type of disposal not known.
Status Date 08 March 2004
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SPECIAL THANKS !
For their help in developing these Ship's Co. Pages
Leigh D. Allvord M Div. * 1958-1960
Richard E. Binder S3 Div. * 1974-1975
Michael Craven A Div. 1962-1965
Dave Foley "Sparrowhawk" V0 Div. * 1980-1983
Earl D. Galloway V1 Div. * 1960 - 1963
John L. Hedinger RVAH-1 * 1964-1967 OZ Div. * 1970 - 1974
Harry B. Kidd OP Div. 1969 - 1970
Pat Little V2 Div. 1967 - 1971 OX Div. 1984 / 1985
Ron Phillips CR Div. * 1977 - 1980
Stanley Richardson RVAH-12 * 1971
Bill Sullens V1 Div. * 1959 - 1963
Steve D. West A Div. * 1976 - 1978
Cruise Books
These Cruise Books have been donated to the
Independence Memorial Library for use in developing this site
1959 Shake Down Dave Foley "Sparrow Hawk" VO Division
1961 Med Cruise Charles D. Arnold OE Division
1965 WestPac Cruise John L. Hedinger RVAH-1
1966 / 1967 Med Cruise John L. Hedinger RVAH-1
1971 / 1972 Med Cruise John Zieba VAW-122
1974 / 1975 Med Cruise Richard E. Binder S-3 Division
1977 Med Cruise Steve D. West A Division
Computer
Special Thanks Also To
Ron Phillips CR Div. * 1977 - 1980
For Upgrading My Old
Computer by Donating a
Dell Dimension 8100
Running XP professional
My Apologies
To those who have sent
their names and additional
information, that I have
not yet added.
This project has become
very large and though I
work on it almost every
day, it is impossible
for me to keep up.
I will continue to add the
names and information as
quickly as I can.
Thank You All For Your Support
George Fetherman AN
V1 blue shirt then
Rep 8 red shirt
& hot suit man
1958 - 1960
Dave Foley
SparrowHawk60@aol.com
Anyone out there with information
on any of my subject matter,
feel free to send me
additions and / or corrections.
To Contact Me
ussindependencecva62@gmail.com
If you've ever been stationed aboard the "Indy"
Ships Company, Air Group or Marine Detachment
Let me know when you were
aboard so I can add you to
"Ships Company / Air Group /
Marine Detachment Pages".
This Page Updated 09.20.08 gwf |
Marine Detachment 1958 - 1959 U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE CVA-62
"Sir, this is my third haircut this week . . ."
The United States Marines are the roughest outfit in the world and the sea-
going marines comprise the most squared away, military part of that service.
INDEPENDENCE MARINES are no exception - They Are Squared Away.
C.O. and Exec. orderlies, Color Guard, Honor Guard, Seargeant of the
Guard, Unrep Supply Guard, Payday Line Guard Security, that is the
primary mission of the Marine Detachment aboard the INDY.
In this role, they man sentinel posts over designated weapons spaces and
provide a powerful reaction force capable of instant response to any
situation. This is clearly evident if you ever have been run over by a
charging marine when the security alert team is called away. In additon
to their security jobs, the MarDet operates the ship's brig and provides
honor and color guards for visiting dignitaries and various ceremonies.
Led by two officers, this seperate command also maintains a constant
training program with typically Marine subjects as the sylabus. With all
their security and other duties, these busy young men are a vital asset to
the INDY. They are at all times military smart. They show pride in being
part of the INDEPENDENCE and she is proud to have them aboard.
The Marines on the USS Leyte CVS-32 were
assigned to the USS Independence CVA-62
prior to the commissioning in the Brooklyn Naval Ship Yard.
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