USS LEXINGTON Former Crew Member

Name: Aitken, William Thor

Email: [email protected]

Service Dates: 1941-1961

Rank/Duty Assigned: Chief Radioman

Mr. Aitken was aboard the Lex when she went down in the Battle of Coral Sea.  He was a seaman at the time-19 years old.  He is still alive as of 1/27/20 and is 96 years old.  He resides in Rockledge, FL.