Private First Class Stanford was a crew member of the aircraft carrier, USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20), cruising in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. On May 26, 1954, a launching catapult exploded killing him and 101 fellow crewmen.
Private First Class Stanford was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 127 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Pages H6473-H6474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office
IN MEMORY OF PFC JAMES T. STANFORD
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Alabama (Mr. Aderholt) for 5 minutes.
Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, this morning, I would like to recognize
Marine Private First Class James T. Stanford for his duty, his selfless
service, and his sacrifice to our great Nation.
Stanford was a native of Gadsden, Alabama, and he lost his life back
in 1954 after a devastating explosion on board the aircraft carrier USS
Bennington. I am honored to recognize Private First Class Stanford this
morning, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great
Nation.
Stanford attended Gadsden High School in Gadsden, Alabama, before
enlisting in the United States Marine Corps on February 21, 1953. After
completing basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, he was
assigned to the USS Bennington in June 1953.
On May 26, 1954, the USS Bennington was sailing off the coast of
Rhode Island for aircraft carrier qualification when hydraulic fluid
from a forward catapult caught fire. The resulting explosion caused
massive damage to the forward portion of the ship. It resulted in over
200 casualties, including 103 sailors and marines who lost their lives
that day.
On May 28, 1954, Private First Class James Stanford, at just 20 years
old, succumbed to his critical burn wounds and passed away at Newport
Naval Hospital in Rhode Island. By his side were his wife, the former
Lou Moore; and his father, Mr. J.C. Stanford. James and his wife, Lou,
had recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
Mr. Speaker, may the sacrifice of Private First Class James T.
Stanford and the other 102 sailors and marines who lost their lives as
a result of that explosion onboard the USS Bennington on May 26, 1954,
never be forgotten, and may those individuals be remembered as they
gave their all.
[[Page H6474]]
Private First Class Stanford was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 127 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Pages H6473-H6474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office
IN MEMORY OF PFC JAMES T. STANFORD
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Alabama (Mr. Aderholt) for 5 minutes.
Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, this morning, I would like to recognize
Marine Private First Class James T. Stanford for his duty, his selfless
service, and his sacrifice to our great Nation.
Stanford was a native of Gadsden, Alabama, and he lost his life back
in 1954 after a devastating explosion on board the aircraft carrier USS
Bennington. I am honored to recognize Private First Class Stanford this
morning, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great
Nation.
Stanford attended Gadsden High School in Gadsden, Alabama, before
enlisting in the United States Marine Corps on February 21, 1953. After
completing basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, he was
assigned to the USS Bennington in June 1953.
On May 26, 1954, the USS Bennington was sailing off the coast of
Rhode Island for aircraft carrier qualification when hydraulic fluid
from a forward catapult caught fire. The resulting explosion caused
massive damage to the forward portion of the ship. It resulted in over
200 casualties, including 103 sailors and marines who lost their lives
that day.
On May 28, 1954, Private First Class James Stanford, at just 20 years
old, succumbed to his critical burn wounds and passed away at Newport
Naval Hospital in Rhode Island. By his side were his wife, the former
Lou Moore; and his father, Mr. J.C. Stanford. James and his wife, Lou,
had recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
Mr. Speaker, may the sacrifice of Private First Class James T.
Stanford and the other 102 sailors and marines who lost their lives as
a result of that explosion onboard the USS Bennington on May 26, 1954,
never be forgotten, and may those individuals be remembered as they
gave their all.
[[Page H6474]]
Private First Class Stanford was a crew member of the aircraft carrier, USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20), cruising in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. On May 26, 1954, a launching catapult exploded killing him and 101 fellow crewmen.
Private First Class Stanford was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 127 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Pages H6473-H6474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office
IN MEMORY OF PFC JAMES T. STANFORD
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Alabama (Mr. Aderholt) for 5 minutes.
Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, this morning, I would like to recognize
Marine Private First Class James T. Stanford for his duty, his selfless
service, and his sacrifice to our great Nation.
Stanford was a native of Gadsden, Alabama, and he lost his life back
in 1954 after a devastating explosion on board the aircraft carrier USS
Bennington. I am honored to recognize Private First Class Stanford this
morning, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great
Nation.
Stanford attended Gadsden High School in Gadsden, Alabama, before
enlisting in the United States Marine Corps on February 21, 1953. After
completing basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, he was
assigned to the USS Bennington in June 1953.
On May 26, 1954, the USS Bennington was sailing off the coast of
Rhode Island for aircraft carrier qualification when hydraulic fluid
from a forward catapult caught fire. The resulting explosion caused
massive damage to the forward portion of the ship. It resulted in over
200 casualties, including 103 sailors and marines who lost their lives
that day.
On May 28, 1954, Private First Class James Stanford, at just 20 years
old, succumbed to his critical burn wounds and passed away at Newport
Naval Hospital in Rhode Island. By his side were his wife, the former
Lou Moore; and his father, Mr. J.C. Stanford. James and his wife, Lou,
had recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
Mr. Speaker, may the sacrifice of Private First Class James T.
Stanford and the other 102 sailors and marines who lost their lives as
a result of that explosion onboard the USS Bennington on May 26, 1954,
never be forgotten, and may those individuals be remembered as they
gave their all.
[[Page H6474]]
Private First Class Stanford was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 127 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Pages H6473-H6474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office
IN MEMORY OF PFC JAMES T. STANFORD
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from
Alabama (Mr. Aderholt) for 5 minutes.
Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, this morning, I would like to recognize
Marine Private First Class James T. Stanford for his duty, his selfless
service, and his sacrifice to our great Nation.
Stanford was a native of Gadsden, Alabama, and he lost his life back
in 1954 after a devastating explosion on board the aircraft carrier USS
Bennington. I am honored to recognize Private First Class Stanford this
morning, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great
Nation.
Stanford attended Gadsden High School in Gadsden, Alabama, before
enlisting in the United States Marine Corps on February 21, 1953. After
completing basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, he was
assigned to the USS Bennington in June 1953.
On May 26, 1954, the USS Bennington was sailing off the coast of
Rhode Island for aircraft carrier qualification when hydraulic fluid
from a forward catapult caught fire. The resulting explosion caused
massive damage to the forward portion of the ship. It resulted in over
200 casualties, including 103 sailors and marines who lost their lives
that day.
On May 28, 1954, Private First Class James Stanford, at just 20 years
old, succumbed to his critical burn wounds and passed away at Newport
Naval Hospital in Rhode Island. By his side were his wife, the former
Lou Moore; and his father, Mr. J.C. Stanford. James and his wife, Lou,
had recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.
Mr. Speaker, may the sacrifice of Private First Class James T.
Stanford and the other 102 sailors and marines who lost their lives as
a result of that explosion onboard the USS Bennington on May 26, 1954,
never be forgotten, and may those individuals be remembered as they
gave their all.
[[Page H6474]]
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