Does anyone know anything about the USS Princeton CVL-23 in World War Two?

Answer 1

compliments of the US Navy

Answer 2

Brief information on her demise....
The USS Princeton (CVL 23) was an aircraft carrier that was sunk in October of 1944 during the Battle of Lyete Gulf. She was hit by a 500 pound bomb dropped by a Japanese plane.

Secondary explosions and fires were the ultimate cause of her destruction and sinking. Ten officers and 98 crewmen died that day but 1361 other survived. By the way....the battle was won by the US Naval task force and was a pivotal sea victory in the Pacific war campaign.

Answer 3

Here is a link to help you out.

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-p/cvl23.htm