USS Bennington (CVS-20)
USS Bennington (CV/CVA/CVS-20) was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy.
The Boatswain served on her from 1958 to 1961 as a Warrant Officer (WO1).
Information about the Bennington can be found at the Naval Historical Center. There is also a site dedicated to the USS Bennington – USS Bennington – CV/CVA/CVS-20 Home Page