USS LEXINGTON Former Crew Member

Name: Emmons, Richard Vincent †

Service Dates: 1943-1945

Rank/Duty Assigned: Airman 2/C Torpedo squadron 8

Joined USS Lexington after serving on USS Savo Island (CVE 78), and USS Matanikau (CVE 101). Assigned to the Aviation group torpedo squadron 8 radio operator on TBF Dauntless and TBM Avengers type torpedo planes. Like many of his fellow shipmates he shared the pride they had for there ship when he passed away he was buried at sea near the USS Lexington in the Gulf of Mexico. One final ride with Lady Lex.