George R. Hatch
- Geo. Hatch Training At Great Lakes
- George R. Hatch, seaman recruit, USN, of Route 2, Lowell, Ind., is undergoing recruit training at the world's largest Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill.
- Recruit training is the sharp break between civilian and Naval life in which the new Navy man learns the fundamental principles of the Naval service.
- In the course of his training, the recruit is taught seamanship, Navy customs, terms, basic ordnance, gunnery, signaling and navigation.
- Upon completion of his training the recruit is assigned either to units of the Fleet ot to a service school for specialized training.
This May 3, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found page 3, column 3:
George Hatch Returns from Cuba
George R. Hatch, F.A., Navy enlistee as of last August, has spent the past two weeks at Norfolk following an extended assignment in Cuba. George serves as a fireman aboard the U.S.S. Siboney and is also refrigerator repairman. Lowell friends should direct their messages to George R. Hatch, F.A., A Div, USS Siboney (CVE - 112) c/o Fleet Postoffice, New York, N.Y.The following June 21, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 3, column 3:
- George R. Hatch, son of Mrs. Mary Hatch, left last Wednesday for Norfolk, Virginia, after enjoying a furlough home. George has been in service for nine months, two of which have been spent in Cuba. He expects to sail soon for Italy. Friends should address messages to: George R. Hatch, F.A., A-Div., USS Siboney (C-V-E-112), Naval Fleet, P.O., New York.
This July 19, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found page 1, column 1:
- George Hatch of the U.S. Navy, son of Mrs. B.S. Hatch of West Creek, spent the weekend at home. Last week George was transferred from his fleet making runs from Newfoundland to Norfolk, Va., to Great Lakes Naval Base where he is enrolled in a 14-week course which upon completion will qualify him as a machinist mate. His current address follows: George Hatch, F.A., Service School Command, MM Schl., Bldg 215, Barracks 301, Section 2, Great Lakes, Ill.
The following October 18, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, columns 5-6:
George Hatch to Graduate from Machinist School
Scheduled to graduate from the Naval Machinist's Mate School, Service School Command, U.S. Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill., on Oct. 19th, is George R. Hatch, machinist's mate fireman apprentice, USN, of RR 2, Lowell.Hatch, who entered the Naval Service August 16, 1951, received his recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes.
Before entering the Navy, Hatch attended Lowell high school and was employed by American Bridge Co.
Students at the school are taught to install, operate, and make repairs to ships' engines and all mechanical equipment. This includes maintenance and repair of outside machinery such as the ship's steering engines, cranes, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment.
Graduates are generally assigned to shipboard duties upon completion of their training.
The following October 25, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 4:
- George R. Hatch, who graduated Friday from a 14-week course at the Naval Machinists' Mate School at Great Lakes, is enjoying a vacation at home. George enlisted in the Navy on August 16, 1950, and after completing his recruit training was assigned to the USS Siboney to which he will return on Oct. 31. His new address will be: George R. Hatch, FA USS Siboney, A Div., CVE112, care of Fleet P.O., New York, N.Y.
This August 15, 2000, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 5, columns 2-3
- George R. Hatch, age 67, of Crown Point, passed away Friday, August 4, 2000, at his home. He is survived by: his wife, Shirley Hatch; three daughters, Georgine of Portage, and Brenda and Cheryl, both of Florida; two sons, Timmy and Tommy, both of Florida; four grandchildren, Jason, Eric, Brett and Tia; three sisters, Lora Mae Miller of Crown Point, Dorothy (Donald) Jansen of Lowell and Carol (Ronald) Dunbar of Ormand Beach, Florida, and three brothers, Emil (Pat) Hatch of Lowell, Jerry (Wilma) Hatch of Veedersburg, and Richard Hatch of Hessville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burlin and Mary (nee Vallee) Hatch, brothers Robert Hatch and Charles Hatch, and sister Mary Ann Hatch. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. August 9 at Geisen Funeral Home in Crown Point, with Pastor Earl Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery in Crown Point. Visitation was held from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. August 8 at the funeral home. George Hatch attended Lowell schools and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Crown Point American Legion Post #20, the Crown Point Eagles, the Crown Point Moose Lodge and VFW Post #6841. He retired from Inland Steel Co. with over 30 years of service.
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