USS LEXINGTON Former Crew Member

Name: McElrea, William

Service Dates: 31 March 1943 – 17 Feb 1944

Rank/Duty Assigned: RADM 3/c V-3 Divison

I went aboard the LEX in Boston when she was fitting out,then we went to Trinadad for shakedown and then out to the Pacific. I stayed with the ship until we came back to Bremerton WA for repairs. After the torpedo hit I was transfered to SanDiego to pickup the U.S.S. San Jacinto and back out to the war. I stayed out till the war was over and then went back to the states. I was discharged Oct 12, 1948. I made Petty officer 1st class in 3 years,earned 10 battle stars,2 Presendital Unit citations, I`m 86 and just discovered this web page.