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STRICKEN
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



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Dave Foley
SparrowHawk60@aol.com

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on any of my subject matter,
feel free to send me
additions and / or corrections.


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Marine Detachment

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Marine Detachment 1958 - 1959
U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE CVA-62

U.S.M.C. Globe & Patch
"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.


************* ENLISTED *************
Name
Rank
Photo
Comments
PFC. William F. Brode
"Bill"
1959
PFC
FLAG
Plank Owner
Lcpl. Ed Green
1959 - Mar 1960
Lcpl.
FLAG
Plank Owner
I was part of the original ships company.
Lcpl. George D. Hakos
1959
Lcpl.
FLAG
Plank Owner
Lcpl. Walter R Hazard
1959 - 1961
Lcpl.
FLAG
Joined Ship in Brooklyn Naval
Ship Yard, about a month after
commissioning.
Was onboard for all sea trials,
and the first Med Cruise
Lcpl. Richard L. Torrence
Jan 1959 - Apr 1961
Lcpl.
FLAG
Plank Owner
Was the Captain's Orderly
plus other duties within the detachment.
Was onboard for the
Shake-Down & 1st. Med cruise.
She was and is a GREAT SHIP
Cpl. Hans Schafer
1958 - 1959
Cpl.
FLAG
Plank Owner
Enlistment expired just
prior to sea trials.


************* OFFICERS *************
Name
Rank
Photo
Comments


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