USS LEXINGTON Former Crew Member

Name: Shelburn, Silas Charles †

Service Dates: 1956-1959

Rank/Duty Assigned: AN

My dad, Silas “Charles” Shelburn, AN, served aboard USS Lexington from 1956 to 1959. I had the honor of touring Lady Lex with my dad in the summer of 1995. It was one of my favorite memories with my dad, as he entertained me with stories of his many adventures sailing the world. Lady Lex afforded him the opportunity to see places and meet people that he probably would not otherwise had. Dad passed September 23, 2018, and is buried in the DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, TX.