USS LEXINGTON Former Crew Member

Name: McDowell, Harvey “Lamar”

Service Dates: 1964-1965

Rank/Duty Assigned: ABM V/2

The year I was on the Lex, my home was in Lilburn, Ga. During my time in the service I was engaged to the lady of which I’ve been married almost 46 years now. We have 2 daughters and 1 one granddaughter of 7 years old. I retired last year and now our whole family resides in Monroe, Ga. I was glad to find this site and then pleased to find the listing for former crewmates. I’ve still stayed in contact with my Navy bud, T.C. Moiser and we still share laughs about all of the memories of our time on the Lex. On my 60th birthday my son-in-law presented me with a model replica of the “Lady Lex”, He even went as far as to place a bell as a remembrance to the fall & hitting of my head to send me to the sick bay (thanks)!! We’re hoping to plan a trip to visit the ship and I know it will bring back a lot of GREAT memories that I look forward to haring with the family. McDowell