Ernest V. Smith

 

Branch of Service: U.S. Navy 

Years of Service:  1956-1960 

Final Rank: Petty Officer 3rd Class - GF 3

 

Tours of Duty

  • USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31 - Western Pacific - 30 months  Alameda, California - Homeport

 

 

Warfare Specialization

GF - 3 - Air to Air Missiles

 

 

Significant Experiences

  • Three cruises to the Western Pacific with daily Air Ops -     Primary work station - Flight Deck - Arming/disarming missiles