Ted Vaughan was born May 3. 1930 in El Paso. TX. Enlisted in the Naval Reserve in 1947, transferred to regular Navy, December 1950. While serving on the Shangri-La CV- 38 in Boston, the ship was ordered to Bremerton, WA for overhaul.
In the epic Battle of Midway, USS Yorktown, with 2,500 men aboard, received three bomb hits and two torpedoes.
This volume explores Yorktown's construction, prewar and wartime activities through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published, which are reproduced in remarkable clarity.
The true story of the valiant men who gave their all to save the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown—and changed the course of the Pacific War.
Join local historian and paranormal investigator Bruce Orr as he examines the history, hauntings, and heritage of this National Historic Landmark.
Young and idealistic, the men who carried the sea battle that turned the war with Japan brought with them an uncluttered sense of purpose, patriotism and love of country. This...
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Journals are great for writing down ideas, taking notes, writing about travels and adventures, describing good and bad times. Writing down your thoughts and ideas is a great way to relieve stress. Journals are good for the soul!
That Gallant Ship: U.S.S. Yorktown CV-5
This is a day by day account kept by Norman Parent secret journal aboard the USS Yorktown.
Pacific Carrier: The Saga of the USS Yorktown (CV-10) in WWII