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Years Served: WWll…My father served on the Hoppings in the Pacific during WWll. He often spoke of many of the great men on that ship that fought with him in very horrific battles. He passed away about 10 years ago in Delaware at the age of 76/75.

Years Served: …My father, Robert Wood, was a navigation officer on the Hopping, serving in the Atlantic and Pacific. My brother was born on the day she was commissioned, and was given the middle name of Hopping.

Years Served: during WWII…My grandfather, Robert Lee Wingate served aboard the USS Hopping during WWII. He passed away in 1979 and I am trying to gather more info about him. I was wondering if anyone has pictures, stories etc. that may possibly shed some light! Thanks for your help and for everyone that has ever served to protect us!!!!

My grandfather, Louis F. Loutrel, Jr was the Executive Officer, then Captain aboard the USS Hopping. He passed away in 1996. I never learned much about his service in the US Navy and am very interested in learning more about him.