USS LEXINGTON Former Crew Member

Name: Reeder, James W.

Service Dates: Joined Lex when she was in Yokosuka, Japan in 1959 and finished the westpac cruise. Departed her in Bremerton, WA drydock when transfered to Shangri-La, CVA-38 in drydock next to us.

Rank/Duty Assigned: When first boarding the Lexington was Seaman Apprentice and was assigned to Seaman Guard Division. Made NW3 quickly and was assigned to W-Division (Nuclear Weapons).

Comment: Good ship, good duty, great experiences. Best liberty mate was Tom June. NW2 E.B. Dunn was mentor. Went home with him to Pensacola one long weekend and liked Pensacola so much later lived there myself.