From the collection of- R. Adm. Lamar P. Carver
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Photos sent by Dan Carver the son of the late R. Adm. Lamar P.
Carver who was the first to command the Bon Homme Richard after she
was re-commissioned in 1955 (see log below)
1955-CV-31 becomes CVA-31 as BON HOMME RICHARD is re-commissioned
an attack aircraft
carrier 6 September 1955, and is placed under the command of
Captain Lamar P. Carver.
Shakedown and crew training commence in October. 1956-CVA-31 sails
for the Orient in August. Captain
F.J. Brush takes the helm from Captain Carver in Subic Bay, R.P.,
in November. The ship visits
Hong Kong, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Japanese ports of Robe,
Beppu and Yokosuka.
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