USS LEXINGTON Former Crew Member

Name: Hill, Jeff

Service Dates: 1970-1974

Rank/Duty Assigned: MM3/#2 Engine Room

Stood watches as messenger, throttleman, lower level watch, and Machinist mate of the Watch. Took the Lady Lex to drydock in Boston in 1973. Brand new Captain ignored Harbor Pilot and ran her aground leaving the harbor. Captain Jack was back the next day. Was still aboard when scenes for the movie Midway were shot on the Lex. Supervisor was Chief Machinist mate David Bowling, nicknamed “Rat”.