Fireman (E-3)
The FN Lewis Hooten Collection
Fireman (E-3)
Theodore L. Hooten joined the US Navy on 7 Feb 47. After boot camp he was assigned to the USS Helena CA-75 as a fireman. He completed the FIREMAN FIRST CLASS training and was awarded a certificate dated 5 December 1947. He received his discharge dated 24 March 1950 from RS, USNS, San Diego, CA. He re-joined the Navy on 3 November 1950 and was assigned to the USS Macon CA-132.
The only closeup picture we have of Lewis T. Hooten.
Dated 15 May 1951 while he was serving on the USS Macon CA 132.
The sailor on the left is not identified.
