Sidney Alfred Barton

I served aboard the USS Hancock with Sid from 1963-65. He was a class guy and great friend. Always ribbing shipmates and making jokes, he was well known aboard the ship. Very serious about his duties but would spend teachable moments with us all. He was so young then and called himself a a "Kiddy Cruiser". I visited with Sid several times after he left the Navy and lived in Texas. My deepest sympathies to his wife and girls over their loss.
So long my friend and fair sails. See you on...