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USS LEXINGTON Former Crew Member

Name: Hay, Patrick Michael †

Email: [email protected]

Service Dates: 1942-1973

Rank/Duty Assigned: Lt. Commander/Supply Corps

Patrick M. Hay joined the Navy in 1942 as an  ordinary seaman, selected for OCS.  He was commissioned an ensign by the end of the war.  During his 33 year career, he served on the USS Platt, USS mason and USS Lexington (1960-64).  He was aboard for deployment to Vietnam and during the blockade of Cuba during the missile crisis.  He retired as a Captain while assigned to Fort Lee, Virginia.  He said he had t teach proper logistics to the US Army.

His daughter Lisa Loy visited the USS Lexington on 4/1/19.