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List of those killed in action on uss lexington at the battle of the coral sea?
Lex took awhile to sink, and the abandoning ship operation functioned smoothly, consequently Lexington's casualties were fortunately not as heavy as they could've been. See the USS Lexington's association website, odds are they will have a list of her crewmen lost during the battle. Make sure your not looking for the new Lexington...she too fought in WWII but still exists.
What were the short term effects of the Battle of Midway?
Until more could be built, the US only had the carriers USS Saratoga, USS Enterprise, USS Hornet, and the USS Wasp left in the Pacific...USS Ranger was to remain in the Atlantic as she was considered an "easy target" in the Pacific. Lexington and Yorktown (and Langley) were gone. Hornet and Wasp would be lost shortly.
What American aircraft carriers were used in the battle of coral sea?
The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought in May 1942, involved two American aircraft carriers: USS Lexington (CV-2) and USS Yorktown (CV-5). These carriers played crucial roles in the battle, launching airstrikes against Japanese naval forces. The engagement marked the first significant naval battle in which aircraft carriers engaged each other, and although the USS Lexington was sunk, the battle halted Japanese expansion in the Pacific.
How many battleships and aircraft carriers were sunk during world war 2?
The USN permanently lost: 1. Battleships USS Arizona, USS Utah, and USS Oklahoma. 2. Aircraft Carriers USS Lexington (at Coral Sea); USS Yorktown (at Midway); USS Hornet (at Santa Cruz Islands); USS Wasp (at Guadalcanal). 3. LIGHT Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton. 4. Six CVE's, Escort Carriers aka "Jeep Carriers."
How many American aircraft carriers were lost in battle of coral sea?
The 888 foot long USS Lexington (fleet carrier). The IJN lost one light carrier.
What is the web address of the Uss Lexington Museum in Corpus Christi Texas?
The web address of the Uss Lexington Museum is: http://www.usslexington.com
What is the phone number of the Uss Lexington Museum in Corpus Christi Texas?
The phone number of the Uss Lexington Museum is: 361-888-4873.
Where is the USS Lexington docked?
The first USS Lexington aircraft carrier was sunk in the Coral Sea. The second USS Lexington aircraft carrier survived it's predecessor and was decommissioned in 1991.
When was the USS Lexington off Vietnam?
In 1959.
When was the USS Lexington boat build?
it was 1837 i think...
Where is the Uss Lexington Museum in Corpus Christi Texas located?
The address of the Uss Lexington Museum is: 2914 North Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78403
What were the names of the US aircraft carriers involved in World War?
To name a few: USS Bismarck Sea USS Lexington USS Yorktown USS Hornet USS Wasp USS Princeton USS Gambier Bay USS St. Lo USS Liscome Bay
What is the nickname of the carrier uss lexington cv 19?
the blue ghost
Name of any famous aircraft carrier?
USS Enterprise, USS Lexington, USS Saratoga, HMS Ark Royal, USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, USS Hornet, USS Yorktown, USS Essex, USS Nimitz,USS Ronald Reagan, and many others.
What medals did the USS Enterprise earn?
The WWII USS Enterprise (CV-6) was the most decorated US warship during WWII; she earned 20 battle stars, and fought in every carrier battle except the Battle of the Coral Sea; her sister the USS Yorktown, and the giant USS Lexington fought in that battle (Lexington was sunk).
Where is a list USS Lexington Purple Heart recipients?
the list is situated in England
Was uss lexington involved in world war 2?
The pre-war aircraft carrier, USS Lexington CV-2, was sunk on Aug. 5, 1942 in the Battle of the Coral Sea. Her name sake, Essex Class carrier, USS Lexington CV-16, was commisioned on Mar. 17, 1943, served thru-out the war and is now in a museum in Corpi Cristi, TX.
