Irving Scholnick

May 31, 1922 – August 25, 1997

Rodef Sholom Cemetery, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ

My dad talked about the USS Hope often. After he retired, our family moved to Atlantic County, NJ. He wore a USS Hope baseball cap in hopes of running into fellow shipmates.

official army picture
My dad's official army picture.

basic training
Basic training.

riverside, ca
Before shipping out, in Riverside, CA.

my dad aboard the ship
My dad aboard the ship.