USS Yorktown CV-10 Reunion Letter JJ Jocko Clark For Sale

Original 1956 U.S.S. Yorktown Association reunion letter and reservation form, issued to shipmates of the famed aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10).

✨ Named & documented provenance:

This document comes from the estate of Lieutenant George M. Bernard, USNR, who served as Communications Officer aboard USS Yorktown (CV-10). Importantly, “George Bernard” is listed directly on the letter as a member of the Association’s Executive Committee, providing internal confirmation of his leadership role within the Yorktown Association.

The letter is dated February 15, 1956 and is signed by Rear Admiral J. J. “Jocko” Clark, legendary WWII carrier commander and President of the Association. It announces Admiral Arthur W. Radford, then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as the featured speaker—placing this document firmly in the Cold War era of U.S. naval leadership.

The reunion was held April 6–8, 1956 at the Belmont Plaza Hotel, New York City, and the lot includes the original reunion reservation / ticket request form with period pricing and event details.

Details:

• Date: February 15, 1956

• Official USS Yorktown Association letterhead

• George Bernard listed as Executive Committee member

• Estate of Lt. George M. Bernard, USNR (CV-10 Communications Officer)

• Signed by Rear Adm. J. J. “Jocko” Clark

• Mentions Adm. Arthur W. Radford (Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff)

• Includes original reunion reservation & ticket request form

• Authentic mid-1950s U.S. Navy ephemera

Condition:

Very good vintage condition with light age toning, fold lines, and staple marks consistent with original mailing.

A scarce, named USS Yorktown (CV-10) artifact with documented association leadership, ideal for collectors of U.S. Navy history, WWII aircraft carriers, Cold War memorabilia, or veteran association ephemera.

Shipped Fast and well protected.