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The first Skipper of the Lexington was Captain fnow Rear Admirall Felix B. Stump. A graduate of the Naval Academy Class of 1917 with a strong background in carrier war and carrier techniques, he took over the helm of the new Lexington with a vigorous hand and in short order had won for her the reputation of being a hot carrier. Under Captain Stump the Lexington participated in the first attack on Wake Island, attacks in the Gilberts, the landings on Tarawa, and the first long- range strike deep into lap waters against Palau A capable administrator and a skilful seaman, he won the affection and deep respect of all hands. Within two minutes after the Lex was torpedoed on the night of 4 December 1943 the Skipper was on the bull-horn fpublic address systeml. Men, this is the Captain. We have taken a torpedo hit in our stern and the rudder seems badly damaged. Stand firm and cool. Each man must do his job calmly and efficiently. Don't worry! That's my job. l got you in here and l'll get you out. The story of how Captain Stump steered the Lex out of the Marshalls and back to Pearl Harbor by using only the m-ain engines is now a Lexington legend. The Skipper was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral on 10 April 1944 and was given command of a division of Escort Carriers. The Lex has always reserved a special place in her affection for the man who started her out right. l-le was recently awarded the Navy Cross for commanding his Ieeps so well that they crippled and turned back a major enemy Task Group.
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