USS Forrestal Memorial

Thanks to Carolyn Johnson for the following pictures of her brother (Lloyd Graiford Hutchison - PC-3, (E-4), USS Forrestal 1966-1969, see 1st & 2nd photo below) and his shipmates who served aboard the USS Forrestal July 29, 1967. If you can indentify and have contact information for any of these men in the photos please contact Zack Methvin via email (cva59@hotmail.com).

Houston Chronicle Newspaper July 1967

Photo courtesy of Brad Jones

Pictured below, Lt. Bud Dougherty assigned to VF-14, USS Kennedy

Thanks to Bud Dougherty for photos

Pictured in the 3 photos below, Pilot Lt. Jim "Soupy" Campbell and RIO Lt. Bud Dougherty assigned
to VF-11, USS Forrestal

Thanks to Bud Dougherty for photos

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Pictured below is one of the many heros from that tragic day of July 29, 1967. ABHC Gerald W. Farrier reacted and acted upon his dedication to the Forrestal and his shipmates. Armed with only a handheld purple K fire extinguisher, he relentlessly fought the fires to the best of his ability. Gerald and 133 others gave their lives in a supreme act of heroism that day. As a result of Farrier’s unyielding bravery and determination to save the Forrestal and his shipmates that fateful day, the Farrier Fire Fighting School was named in his honor and serves to this day as one of the top facilities in training service members in critical fire fighting areas.

Photo Courtesy of David Farrier