Jim Ward
Jim Ward served on USS Bataan (CVL-29).
USS Bataan
Harry Moynschaft
Harry Moynschaft served on USS Bataan (CVL-29).
John Mickols
John Mickols served on USS Bataan (CVL-29).
Carmine Luango
Carmine Luango served on USS Bataan (CVL-29).
Sando Cosenza
Sando Cosenza served on USS Bataan (CVL-29).
Bradford Case
Bradford Case served on USS Bataan (CVL-29).
Art Bode
Art Bode served on USS Bataan (CVL-29).
USS Bataan (CVL-29) Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
Bataan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, was the scene of heroic resistance by American and Filipino defenders against an overwhelming Japanese invading force during the initial phase of America's participation in World War II.
Buffalo (CL-99) was reclassified CV-29 and renamed Bataan 2 June 1942; reclassified CVL-29, 15 July 1943; launched 1 August 1943 by New York Shipbuilding Corp. Camden, N.J., sponsored by Mrs. George D. Murray, wife of Rear Admiral Murray; commissioned 17 November 1943, Captain V.H. Schaeffer in command; and reported to the Pacific Fleet.