USS Hancock CV-19 Embroidered Military Patch

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USS Hancock CV-19 — Embroidered Patch

Fighting Hannah — Essex-Class Carrier

USS Hancock (CV-19) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier that served the Navy through World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, earning the nickname “Fighting Hannah” and multiple battle stars across three wars. This patch represents the sailors and Marines who served aboard one of the most distinguished warships in Naval history.

USS Hancock (CV/CVA-19) was commissioned in 1944 as an Essex-class aircraft carrier. The ship earned distinction across three major conflicts — World War II in the Pacific, the Korean War, and multiple deployments to Vietnam. Hancock operated as an attack carrier throughout the Vietnam War, launching thousands of combat sorties from Yankee Station. The carrier was decommissioned in 1976 after more than three decades of distinguished service.

Perfect For:
USS Hancock veterans, Essex-class carrier historians, Vietnam War carrier aviation enthusiasts, and Navy warship heritage collectors.

Fighting Hannah — Three Wars, One Ship.

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