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| Hull |
Name |
Rate / Rank |
Division |
Years Served |
Submit Date |
| CV-8 |
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Brewster, William |
Lt |
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1941 - 1942 |
Dec 30, 2007 |
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I am looking for any information about my uncle William Brewster who was a pilot with VF-72. It is my understanding that he flew the last aircraft off of Hornet before it sank at Santa Cruz. |
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Carterette, Robert |
ARM2c |
VF-72 |
1942 - 1942 |
Jan 23, 2007 |
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I remember 26 October, 1942 . I was rescued by USS Hughes DD-410 and transferred to USS Juneau for transportation to Noumea, New Caledonia. The only record of mine that was saved was a report chit s |
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Evans, Jacob |
PhM1c |
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1941 - 1942 |
Jun 28, 2008 |
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I have submitted this for my grandfather who passed many years ago. This is to remember him. |
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Fenner Jr., William |
Ptr.2c |
VB 8 |
1941 - 1942 |
Dec 16, 2006 |
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Proud to serve on the Hornet |
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Jaggard, Joseph |
Lcdr. |
Air Group |
1941 - 1942 |
May 07, 2007 |
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I was a blue shirt on the flight when Doolittle took off, what a moment! I jumped from the hanger deck to the USS Russell and then to the USS Juneau by highline & to Noumea. |
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Johnson, James |
AS |
3rd |
1942 - 1942 |
Aug 17, 2007 |
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I came aboard when she came back to Pearl after the Doolittle raid. I was on 5"38 Gun #5. We were the lst to leave off the fantail. I was picked up by Uss Barton (DD599). I was in the water when the J |
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Knight, Edgar |
AMM3C |
Air Group |
1942 - 1942 |
Aug 15, 2007 |
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Would like to hear from survivors who jumped from the flight deck to the water with me when she was sinking during the Battle of Santa Cruz Oct 26,1942. |
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Logsdon, Bob |
PO5 |
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1942 - 1942 |
Feb 19, 2007 |
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I just celebrated my 88th birthday in February, 2007. I was on the signal bridge and I can be seen leaning on the rail in the famous photo when Jimmy Dolittle took off. |
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Mikus, Andrew |
GM-3 |
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1941 - 1945 |
Jul 04, 2008 |
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Pilot, Michael |
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1941 - 1942 |
Dec 25, 2007 |
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I am a friend of Mike who was on the USS Hornet at Santa Cruz. He has told me many stories but has no computer to list him here so I did. He is alive and well as can be expected at his age |
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Reynolds, Winton |
DC-1 |
Damage Control |
1941 - 1942 |
Jun 22, 2008 |
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Looking for anyone who may have served with my Grandfather Winton 'Waco' Reynolds on the USS Hornet. He was one of the last to leave the ship and spent 3 days in the water before being rescued. He wen |
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Rivituso, Sam |
PhM1st |
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1941 - 1492 |
Dec 16, 2006 |
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Proud to have served on the Hornet |
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Schubert, Henry |
PFM 3rd Class |
H |
1941 - 1942 |
Jun 15, 2008 |
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I went off the port side forward with John Hurt in the Battle of Santa Cruz. We never got on a raft or boat but hopped on an old fender. We were picked up by a DD417 USS Morris. |
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Smith, C.L. (Smitty) |
BM 2c |
3rd |
1941 - 1942 |
Jun 18, 2007 |
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I was on the CV-8 in the 3rd Division. I was rescued by the USS Anderson and taken to Noumea, New Caledonia. I served in the Tug and Barge Outfit until January 1944. |
| CV-12 |
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cash, john |
RM2/RMC |
K-Div |
1943 - 1945 |
Feb 18, 2007 |
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Am now 88 years old. Served with some great
shipmates. Would like to hear from any radio
gang members. |
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Curry, James |
ARM/2 |
VB-2 |
1944 - 1944 |
Jan 13, 2007 |
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Duncan, Samuel |
RT 1/c |
V-4 |
1943 - 1945 |
Nov 20, 2007 |
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Are there any CV12 members in Tucson?
Call me at 520-615-4119 |
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Fogle, George |
RT1/CRT |
K3 |
1943 - 1945 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
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WILL RESPOND TO ANY MESSAGES SENT TO |
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Frank, Ernest |
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class |
V-1 |
1943 - 1946 |
Jul 30, 2007 |
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Plank Owner of CV-12. Played on the basketball team aboard for recreation. Still have the team signed championship ball from 1946! |
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GIARRAPUTO, DOMINICK A. |
3rd CL. QUARTER MASTER |
NAVIGATION |
1943 - 1945 |
Nov 24, 2007 |
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PROUD TO SERVE OUR COUNTRY ON THE HORNET.
THANKS TO THE MEN WHO SHOOT THE KAMIKIZI PLANE DOWN. WE ALL SERVIORED |
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glass, ken |
capt |
Air group-2 |
1944 - 1944 |
Apr 12, 2008 |
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Squadron and shipmates are forever.
Reunions have resulted in many new friends. |
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Haynes, Dick |
WT2/c |
E |
1943 - 1946 |
Apr 23, 2007 |
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Wonder if any of the guys that were transferred from the Bouge CVE9 (as I was) are still among the living
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Holsclaw, Clyde A. |
AOM1C |
V5 |
1943 - 1945 |
Dec 31, 2006 |
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Each year's Reunion is a highlight. |
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Huber, Frank |
AMM2C |
V-2 |
1942 - 1945 |
Jul 09, 2007 |
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Killary, David |
AOM 3/C |
VB-2 |
1944 - 1944 |
Oct 21, 2007 |
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SB2C Gunner, flying with Gus Sonnenber, Pilot April 1944 to August 1944 |
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Klein, Emanuel |
SK1C |
Supply |
1943 - 1946 |
Jun 22, 2007 |
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Was a member of the pre-commissioning detail.Was on board for the commissioning and remained on board thru WWII and till April 1946.
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Knight, Edgar |
ADJ1 |
VC3 |
1953 - 1954 |
Aug 15, 2007 |
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Would like to hear from crew members of VC3 Team MIKE on World Cruise
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Lewis, George |
TM2CV |
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1943 - 1946 |
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Plank owner, many good memories,buddies |
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Maeder, George |
RD2 |
OI |
1953 - 1956 |
Nov 25, 2007 |
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Would be happy to hear from some on my old mates. Bill Matthews where are you? |
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Marshall, Frederick Stanley |
M2C |
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1943 - 1945 |
Feb 22, 2008 |
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Hi - my Dad passed away in 2004. He was in the band. We are proud of all of you and the Hornet - Patte Michel (daughter) |
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Miller, W. Virgil |
MM3/c |
"A" |
1945 - 1946 |
Jul 02, 2007 |
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Like to hear from some A-Div. personnel from
the 1945/46 group: such as William L. Martin,
Wayne B. Stewart etc. |
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Miller, Forrest A. |
ARM2/c |
VT-2 |
1944 - 2007 |
Aug 21, 2007 |
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Newkirk, Stanton (Bud) |
AOM 2/c |
V 5 |
1943 - 1945 |
Mar 08, 2007 |
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I am proud to have served my country aboard the Hornet.
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Pennybacker, William |
AM1 |
Operations |
1951 - 1951 |
Mar 22, 2007 |
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Cruised from Hunters Point to Brooklyn Navy Yard |
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Petrou, George |
BM2C |
3rd |
1943 - 1945 |
Aug 22, 2007 |
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Hope to see everyone at the Cincinnati reunion! |
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Phillips, George |
SM/3C |
K2 |
1945 - 1946 |
Mar 19, 2007 |
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GREAT ASSOCIATION TO BE INVOLVED WITH |
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precht, kenneth |
sm3c |
k div. |
1943 - 1945 |
Jun 19, 2007 |
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Am a plank owner---4th. div. then changed to signal gang to become Sm3c |
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Robinson, Stewart W. |
amm third class |
air ships company |
1943 - 1945 |
Jun 23, 2008 |
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Looking forward to hearing from someone who served on the Hornet when I did! |
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Slaton, Richard |
AOM 2/C |
V-5 |
1943 - 1945 |
Dec 12, 2006 |
| |
PROUD TO HAVE SERVED ON THE HORNET |
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Walley, Murdock |
SF3 |
"R" Division |
1943 - 1946 |
Mar 24, 2007 |
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Proud to have served aboard the Hornet. |
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Yaussi, Ralph |
Lt. |
VB-2 |
1944 - 1944 |
Dec 11, 2006 |
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It is so nice to be able to visit our old ship in Alameda. It was a great reunion in 2006. |
| CVA-12 |
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Andersen, John |
FP2 |
R |
1953 - 1956 |
Mar 24, 2007 |
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went bye ANDY |
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Angelico, Sam |
LTJG |
A |
1956 - 1958 |
Dec 11, 2006 |
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Happy to see the Hornet Association continues long after our service time on the Hornet. |
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Angelow, Calvin "Jay" |
bt |
"B" |
1952 - 1954 |
Mar 16, 2007 |
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came aboard in 1952 right out bootcamp |
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Angers, William (Bill) |
SN |
Operations |
1956 - 1957 |
Mar 19, 2007 |
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Drafted in 55, served 17 Mos.on the hornet.
Worked in the photo lab.got out after 21 Mos.
Proud to have worn the uniform and proud to
have served on the Hornet.
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Bennett, Fred |
e-3 |
v-6 |
1957 - 1959 |
Mar 11, 2008 |
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Burket, Carl |
MM2 |
M |
1953 - 1956 |
Dec 11, 2006 |
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Recommissioning crew. Association member since 1993; where old friendships are renewed. |
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caarpenter, leon |
te(yn)2 |
or |
1954 - 1955 |
Mar 28, 2007 |
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original assigned to education office and later post office |
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CLARK, JAMES |
EM-2 |
Electrical |
1953 - 1955 |
Nov 09, 2007 |
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Recommissioned her at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Sept. 11, 1953. Made the "Round the World Cruise" to join up with the 7th Fleet. |
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Clifton, Craig |
FN |
B |
1954 - 1955 |
Mar 22, 2007 |
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First ship I served on. |
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D'angelo, Peter |
seamam bosenmate |
4th |
1952 - 1956 |
Dec 13, 2006 |
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The World cruise was a Fantastic Expierence |
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D'ANGRLO, PETER |
seaman1stclass |
4th |
1953 - 1956 |
Jul 07, 2007 |
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took the world tour |
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doty, donald |
ac-1 |
oi |
1957 - 1958 |
Dec 21, 2006 |
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Made the last west-pac cruise as cva-12. Jan.1958 until july 1958 |
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Edwards, Charles |
|
Gunary |
1956 - 1958 |
Sep 19, 2007 |
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Badge#4952631
My dad doesn't have an email address but you can email one of his 8 daughters and we can pass it on to him.
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FARRUGIA (Fuji), FRANK |
IC 2 |
"E" |
1957 - 1958 |
Mar 27, 2007 |
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Served 2yrs.+ on the Boxer then spent 6 months on the Hornet. Made my last Far East cruise before discharge in S.Diego. Good time, great bunch of guys in "E" Division. Like to hear from any one during |
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Fuller, Jr., Richard |
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1953 - 1955 |
Mar 12, 2008 |
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Was on world cruise and would love to hear from fellow shipmates. I was the one with the Vespa! |
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Gaughan, John |
AO2 |
V-6 |
1953 - 1955 |
Jul 02, 2007 |
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Harris, Raymon |
YN3 |
V-1 |
1955 - 1956 |
Dec 12, 2006 |
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Was the best duty I had while in the Navy. I worked for the Air Boss Cdr.Berry. |
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Harvey, Dr. Frederick G. |
YN3 |
V-1 and X |
1955 - 1956 |
Dec 11, 2006 |
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Look forward to seeing all of you at the next USS HORNET REUNION. |
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hernandez, reuban |
seaman |
1st-3rd |
1961 - 1963 |
Dec 04, 2007 |
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who still around |
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Kerr, Stewart |
BT2,Retired as CWO4 |
B |
1953 - 1955 |
Feb 19, 2007 |
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Presently Chairman of the Board of the Hornet Association. Our Annual reunions are great fun,interesting,meeting old friends & meeting new ones. Attend and you will see. |
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Kincade, Donald |
FT2 |
Fox |
1953 - 1955 |
Jun 28, 2007 |
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LaMotte, Irvin(Frenchy) |
SK1 |
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1944 - 1946 |
Jan 10, 2007 |
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lyles, phillip |
e-3 |
v3 and oi |
1958 - 1961 |
Oct 12, 2007 |
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I was in v3 div. in 1958 and transferred to o and i div in 1959 |
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May, Chandler |
MM2 |
A |
1956 - 1960 |
Feb 16, 2008 |
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I would like to hear from any of crew mates. |
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Mc gaughey, John |
YN2 |
Navigation |
1953 - 1955 |
Oct 02, 2007 |
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I am producing a DVD of the 54 World cruise am in need of color slides, especially Japan and entrance to Pearl Harbor Dec 54 |
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Meyners, Lee |
Ltjg |
VF-152 |
1958 - 1958 |
Jun 10, 2007 |
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A great cruise under the command of Capt. Tom Connelly. Squadron Skipper Cdr. Bob Soule. Accident Free. |
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Miller, Ralph |
Shipfitter /E-4 |
R |
1954 - 1957 |
Dec 12, 2006 |
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On the Hornet was the good old day's, now I am the old one, It would be great to hear from some one that was in the sheet metal shop during that time, or from any of you guys. Give a e-mail will answe |
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Mortensen, John M. |
AM3 |
V4 |
1953 - 1955 |
Dec 15, 2006 |
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I remember the recommisioning, the Shake Down Cruise, the World Cruise, being part of the 7th Fleet and sharing this with some great men. |
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Neumann, Warren |
AO/AN |
V-1 |
1953 - 1955 |
Mar 25, 2007 |
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I was aboard Hornet prior to and on date of recommisioning in Brooklyn, September 11, 1953. Served in V-1 Division as "LSO Hook Checker" through 1954 world cruise, and discharged 3/1955 after Hornet t |
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Orlando, John A. |
DT3 |
Dental |
1953 - 1955 |
Apr 09, 2007 |
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E-mail me at JJAAOO@aol.com. Would like to hear from shipmates. |
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PISKAC, JOE |
TE3 |
OR |
1956 - 1957 |
Sep 09, 2007 |
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CAME ON BOARD SEPT. 56 . TWO SHIPMATES
D. WANNER, L. ZECKER ALSO TE STRIKERS. XFERD.
WANNER TO GUAM, ZECKER TO ADAK. ME TO PEARL HARBOR. |
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Provost, Joseph |
IC-2 |
E |
1953 - 1955 |
Mar 22, 2007 |
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Great Ship Would like to hear from shipmates from the IC gang. |
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Roscoe, Dave |
ET1 |
OE |
1953 - 1956 |
Jun 12, 2007 |
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Wonderful 4 years of my Life. Recomissioning crew , GITMO shakedown , World Cruise , 2nd WesPac deployment, We did it all ! Terrific shipmates all the way around . |
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Schroeder, Larry |
HM2 |
Medical |
1953 - 1955 |
Mar 19, 2007 |
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Great memories include: The world cruise, hamburgers every night after the movie. |
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Sheetz, Robert |
SH3 |
S-3 Division |
1953 - 1955 |
Dec 16, 2006 |
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I was in charge of the Midnight to 0800 shift in the main laundry. Worked with a lot of great guys. Would like to hear from any of them who may have served with me in the S-3 Divisiion. Our world crui |
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Smith, Franklin |
BTFN |
Engineering |
1953 - 1955 |
Dec 25, 2006 |
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Enjoyed the recommissioning at Brooklyn Navy Yard, Shakedown in Guantanamo, and World Cruise. Returned to North Island, CA and then Alameda, CA. |
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SMITH, R.H. |
FN |
E DIV |
1955 - 1955 |
Jul 25, 2007 |
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I was aboard for only a short time. |
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Snyder, James |
AE3 |
V-4 |
1955 - 1956 |
Dec 12, 2006 |
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I am still looking for any ship mates that where in V-4 Division working out of the Electric shop on hanger deck. We drove the APU jeeps on the flight deck. |
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SPELLICY, JAMES |
DK3 |
supply |
1953 - 1953 |
Dec 19, 2006 |
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ARR BRKLYRECSTA 7-16-53. DEP BAYONNE 12-31-53. THE STAY WAS SHORT; BUT I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE. |
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Staiger, Donald |
RD2 |
OI |
1956 - 1958 |
Mar 20, 2007 |
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SVENDSEN, LYN |
MM2 |
B |
1957 - 1960 |
Dec 12, 2006 |
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Swatez, Michael |
PH3 |
Photo |
1956 - 1958 |
Feb 14, 2007 |
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I am proud to have served on the Hornet |
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Veazey, William |
SH3 |
S-3 |
1953 - 1957 |
Mar 16, 2007 |
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It was an Honor to serve on the Hornet. |
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Wallace, John J. |
AB2V-2 |
V-2 |
1957 - 1959 |
May 23, 2008 |
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Whiteside, Earl |
SK2 |
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1954 - 1955 |
Nov 12, 2007 |
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quite an experience Stores |
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Yates, Donald |
A/N |
V-1 |
1956 - 1959 |
Mar 08, 2007 |
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I would like to hear from anyone that was in V-1 division during 1956 & 1959. I don't mind giving my home phone # 417-866-0206. |
| CVS-12 |
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Abelson, Robert |
LT |
Ops Dept |
1967 - 1970 |
May 06, 2007 |
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CIC watch officer, air contoller, OI Div Officer for a time. Was aboard for Westpac, Apollo 11 & 12, and decommissioning. Visiting the ship was more nostalgic than I would have thought. |
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ahrendt, terry |
AMS-2 |
vs-35 |
1968 - 1969 |
Feb 23, 2008 |
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Air frame shop |
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Andruszkewicz, Stephen A. |
AX1 |
VS-37 |
1967 - 1968 |
Dec 28, 2006 |
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VS-37 "AT" Shop Chief |
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Anspach, Daniel |
RM2 |
CR |
1967 - 1969 |
Jun 05, 2007 |
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Almost three years onboard. two westpacs, apollo 11. great memories ! |
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Anspach, Daniel |
RM2 |
CR |
1967 - 1969 |
Mar 04, 2008 |
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just adding my e-mail address. would love to hear from any of the CR guys from '67 thru'69 |
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Auerbach, Arthur |
LCDR |
Medical |
1963 - 1955 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
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I was one of the ship's surgeons July 1963-June 1964. |
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Baxter, Robert |
STG3 |
OI |
1964 - 1966 |
Dec 13, 2006 |
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Proud to have served, recent division reunion was great to see old shipmates |
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Bergeron, John |
SK3 |
S-1 |
1961 - 1965 |
Dec 15, 2006 |
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Boullion, Louie |
AT-3 |
vs-35 |
1964 - 1966 |
Apr 07, 2007 |
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Cheff, Arthur |
SEAMAN/BOSENMATE |
2nd / 3RD |
1960 - 1964 |
Dec 18, 2006 |
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EMAIL HMIRIS@AOL.COM |
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CLARK, Maurice |
MM3 /MM2 |
M |
1957 - 1959 |
Jun 21, 2007 |
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No2 Engineroom. Compartment C-302-L. |
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Cox, Gary |
ABH3 |
V-1 |
1963 - 1966 |
Jan 15, 2007 |
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LSO TALKER THEN YELLOW SHIRT (BOY SURFER) |
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Davis, Curtis |
RD2 |
OI |
1968 - 1971 |
Mar 12, 2008 |
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I am happy to serve "Our Country" I was lucky enough to be abord for Apollo-11 @ 12. Also to become a Shellback, twice over. I hope to hear from any person from OI Div. |
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Delarosby, Clyde |
RM3 |
CR |
1964 - 1968 |
Feb 20, 2007 |
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Was in charge of the transmitter rooms..Even moved my bunk and lockers into the transmitter space ( It was air conditioned )..Enjoyed all my time aboard.. |
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Dionne, Dave |
RMC |
CR |
1968 - 1970 |
Feb 14, 2008 |
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Great Ship.... Great people. Many fond memories of my time aboard her. Live about 15mi south of where she is berthed in Alameda, Ca and have visited her quite frequently. Going through the old radi |
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Dixon, Kenneth |
AN |
V-1 |
1965 - 1968 |
Nov 29, 2007 |
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Flight Deck red shirt ( Crash Crew ) Read the roster and the only name i recognize from those years was ( Fred Ruhe ) 67-68 westpac cruise book . Lots of work and lots of fun , an adventure to remembe |
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Donaldson, Lyle/ Don |
QMSC |
NAV |
1969 - 1970 |
May 28, 2008 |
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I had a good crew that made the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 missions easy |
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Druther, Joseph |
E3 |
V1 |
1962 - 1966 |
Sep 14, 2007 |
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The best times of my life were aboard the USS Hornet, worked the flight deck (Red Shirt). I would love to hear from any of my old buddies. jtdruther@aol.com |
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Eshom, Robert |
STG3 |
OS |
1964 - 1968 |
Aug 18, 2007 |
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After boot camp on board 8 months as 1st division
bosun's mate then "A"school and then surprisingly back aboard Hornet for duration of enlistment |
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Ferguson, John |
RM2 |
Communications |
1967 - 1968 |
May 02, 2008 |
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Was my home for awhile then took me home safely. Proud to have served aboard this proud vessel. |
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Foote, Harold |
MM/FN |
Engine room |
1958 - 1960 |
Feb 24, 2008 |
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I remember the time one of our planes missed the cable when he landed, broke the left axel and went of that side of the ship. We never found him or the plane. |
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Gary, Moore |
MM2 |
M |
1958 - 1962 |
Jun 30, 2007 |
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Gillis, Walter |
IC 3 |
E div |
1968 - 1970 |
Jan 05, 2007 |
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not sure of dates, but did stay on her to Bremerton and a few months up there. |
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Gillum, Jim |
MM3 |
M |
1961 - 1963 |
Apr 22, 2007 |
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Looking for engine room buddies. Email me at jimmykg1@verizon.net, website- http://mysite.verizon.net/res17zxf |
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GOSS, Wallace |
AT2 |
VS-37/AMD |
1962 - 1963 |
Jun 15, 2008 |
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Made 1962 cruise. Does anyone remember the Cuban missle crisis and we diverted from going to the PI and went up to Japan instead? |
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graham, thomas |
az3 |
vs-35 |
1965 - 1967 |
Jun 09, 2007 |
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Guillory, Richard |
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6th Division |
1957 - 1959 |
Aug 02, 2008 |
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Hornet was CVA-12 when I joined, then it went to CVS-12. |
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Guinn, Larry |
e3 |
v1 |
1966 - 1968 |
Jun 07, 2008 |
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Just wondering who is still out there.
anyone ever hear from Donald Conklin Jerry Katz Barney Williams ect.? |
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Halvorson, Robert |
AE-3 |
V6 AIMD AE SHOP |
1968 - 1970 |
Mar 28, 2007 |
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This experience was the best time of my enlistment, even when we were sent through the Sraights of Korea. I must have counted at least 21 ships of the 7th Fleet with us. The West Pac was fun and I rea |
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Hammond, Ronald |
RM3 |
CR |
1966 - 1968 |
Jul 29, 2007 |
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Made the 1967 WestPac cruise. Looking forward
to making the trip to Alameda in the near
future to see the Hornet again. |
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Hayes, Paul |
QUARTERMASTER P.O. |
FLAG |
1958 - 1960 |
Dec 12, 2006 |
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Still trying to find remainder of CCD-19, especially OFFICERS! Anyone know the whereabouts of Cdr. Carberry, Hines, Renn, etc.? Any other CCD-19 members after we were? Please contact me! Can also cont |
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Henderson, Robert |
ABH2 |
V-1 |
1965 - 1969 |
May 29, 2007 |
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Hetherington, Tom |
ETN2 |
OE |
1967 - 1970 |
Mar 26, 2007 |
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Made 2 tours off Vietnam, the Appolo 11 and 12 recoveries, and became a shellback. Also became the senior divison salt after 3 1/2 years on board. The Hornet ET gang was to me best in the Navy. |
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Hill, Sr., James |
IC 2 |
E |
1959 - 1963 |
Sep 08, 2007 |
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Hoback, Kenneth |
QM2 |
Navigation |
1966 - 1969 |
May 06, 2007 |
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2 tours of Vietnam. Helmsman Training Petty Officer. Helmsman on Apollo 11 Recovery Mission. |
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Holt, Joe |
Sgt. E-5 |
MARDET |
1967 - 1969 |
Jan 14, 2007 |
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Howell, Larry |
BM 2 |
1st |
1968 - 1969 |
Feb 10, 2007 |
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Was on board for Apollo 11 Recovery. As I look back my Navy service was the best. How many cars were bought with 25 cent pop sales!!! |
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Howerton, Jim |
ETN3 |
ET |
1969 - 1970 |
Jan 17, 2008 |
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Brought in for Apollo 12 and stayed through Bremerton. Best time I ever had on any ship. Played at DJ for ships entertainment part time. |
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Howerton, Jim |
ETN4 |
OE |
1969 - 1970 |
Jan 17, 2008 |
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Brought in for Apollo 12 and stayed through Bremerton. Best time I ever had on any ship. Played at DJ for ships entertainment part time. |
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Jeffcoat, Chuck |
STG-3 |
Sonar OS Division |
1964 - 1967 |
Dec 12, 2006 |
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Had a memorable reunion of OS Division at the Hornet July 2005. Great to see everyone after close to40 years. Believe it or not but some of have aged somewhat!!! |
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Kahler, William (Bill) |
BT E-4 |
B |
1960 - 1963 |
Jul 07, 2008 |
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Looking for old friends/buddies. I Worked in Boiler room #1, #2 and boiler repair shop. Stood a lot of smoke-watch during flight operations. Live in NE Okla. |
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Keyser Sr, Bruce E |
DP2 |
S-7 |
1967 - 1968 |
Sep 26, 2007 |
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King, James |
mmfn |
M |
1958 - 1961 |
Jan 21, 2007 |
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Knowles, Luey |
ABH-3 |
V-3 & V-4 |
1959 - 1963 |
Jan 21, 2008 |
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plane pusher and elevator operator in v-3
made 1960 cruise in v-3 division.
pump room operator and flight fuel crew v-4
made 1962 cruise in v-4 division.
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Kolda, Ted |
TM3 |
W |
1965 - 1966 |
Jul 08, 2007 |
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65-66 Wespac was awesome. Would be great to connect with other W Div shipmates. |
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Lawless, C.L. (Skeets) |
E3 |
V1 |
1964 - 1967 |
Jul 08, 2008 |
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Where is the old crew?
Jon Dailey, JT Hanks, Joe Mazzola, etc.
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Lewis, Doug |
TM2 |
W |
1962 - 1966 |
May 24, 2008 |
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1962-63 aboard for WestPac cruise. Aboard again 1965-66 for another WestPac cruise. Would like to hear from any shipmates. |
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Lipphardt, George |
E-3 |
V-1 |
1964 - 1966 |
Mar 24, 2007 |
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I was a "zoomie" working on the flight deck. I wore both a blue and red shirt (towing aircraft and part of the crash team).
I made one WestPac Tour which included a wonderful stop in Sydney, Austral |
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Martinez, Mike |
E4 |
Arresting gear & cats |
1959 - 1960 |
Jun 23, 2007 |
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Was Ships company along with my brother Anthony. We both made e-4 while aboard. |
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Martino, Joe |
PC-3 |
E |
1964 - 1967 |
Jan 07, 2008 |
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Served from Sept. 1964-Oct. 1967. Post Office, Senior Mail Carrier. 2 West Pacs. Would like to connect with former shipmates.
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McClary, Jacob "Mac" |
BT-2 |
B Division |
1963 - 1967 |
Jan 07, 2007 |
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Served in Number One Fireroom from June 1963 to May 1967. WestPac 1963-1964. Far East Cruise 1965-1966 WestPac 1967. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 1963-1967, 1965-1966 and 1967.
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Mische, Robert |
YN3 (E4) |
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1959 - 1962 |
Feb 11, 2007 |
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MOONEY, HOWARD |
QM1 |
NAVIGATION |
1967 - 1970 |
Jul 01, 2008 |
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NAVIGATION LPO |
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Moore, Gary |
MM2/C |
M-Division |
1958 - 1962 |
Mar 17, 2007 |
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Mundy, Bill |
PN2 |
X |
1956 - 1962 |
Mar 25, 2007 |
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Myers, Bill |
SK3 |
S-1 |
1960 - 1964 |
Oct 20, 2007 |
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I went on the Hornet the day she got back from West Pac in Dec. of 1960.I got off in Aug. of 1964. I was a SK3 at the time in S-1 Div.I have retired from The LAPD and Have Just retired from the State |
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Newell, Richard (Jim) |
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1963 - 1966 |
Sep 22, 2008 |
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At sea from March 1963 through June 1966. Worked in the electronics shop - ETR2. Shellback on February 23, 1966. Via the GI Bill, graduated in 1970 with a BSEE from Michigan Technological Univeristy. |
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Newton, J.D. |
Airman Apprentice |
"G" |
1967 - 1968 |
Feb 01, 2008 |
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1st duty after boot camp. Applied to AO"A" school, left the Hornet in Yokosuka on way home from WESTPAC, and assigned the Connie out of A-school. I'm proud to have served on The Hornet CVS-12. It was |
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Olmstead, Charles (Chuck) |
PC3 |
X |
1967 - 1970 |
Jan 21, 2008 |
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Post Office, Apollo 11 & 12 pick up and decommissioning. |
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Poirier, Bob |
RM1 |
CR |
1968 - 1969 |
Jul 07, 2007 |
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Good times. I visit the ship in Alameda once or twice a year. The Radio Shack was open for touring the last time I visited. Seems a lot smaller than forty years ago. |
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Price, Fred |
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1964 - 1966 |
Dec 25, 2006 |
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looking for any old shipmates |
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Reilly, Gary |
ABF3 |
V-4 |
1964 - 1966 |
Dec 12, 2006 |
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Hello Bill Splaine. Tom Fisher, Lincoln Arnold, Marty Muscatello, |
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Rhone, Keith "Tony" |
MM3 |
A-O2N2 |
1967 - 1969 |
May 22, 2008 |
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Enjoy hearing from shipmates |
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Rodello, Gil "Rod" |
BT@ |
B |
1964 - 1966 |
Dec 24, 2007 |
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Would like to from a shipmate from "B" div |
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Rooks, John |
EM3 |
"E", light power shop |
1966 - 1970 |
Mar 01, 2008 |
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Great times, great friends, wish I had stayed in touch. Hope to hear from somebody......... |
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Rosenberger, Ken |
stg?? |
os |
1965 - 1968 |
Dec 12, 2006 |
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As Chuck Jeffcoat mentioned, alot of us have found one another after almost 40 years. Been good to hear from you guys again. It brings back alot of GOOD memories. You all will always be a special "fam |
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Ruhe, Fred |
ABH-3 |
V-1 |
1966 - 1970 |
Aug 04, 2007 |
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I worked the flight deck, Blue, Red and Yellow shirt, I was also there for Apollo 11 and 12 (Crash Crane), made 2 West Pac Cruises |
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Sanders, Hollis |
MM3 |
A-Division |
1965 - 1969 |
May 25, 2008 |
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Worked in AC&R/O2N2Plant.Made three West Pac's.Like to hear from anyone that remembers me. |
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Saros, Ron |
DPC |
S7 |
1967 - 1968 |
Mar 15, 2007 |
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Snyder, Walter |
SA/GMSN |
5 th |
1964 - 1965 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
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Svendsen, Lyn |
MM2 |
B |
1957 - 1960 |
Dec 12, 2006 |
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Evaporators |
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Thomas, Lawrence /Bud |
AO1 |
V5 / G |
1956 - 1958 |
Mar 15, 2007 |
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I WAS IN CHARGE OF THE BOMB ELEVATORS THE LAST YEAR ABOARD. |
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Tusing, Jr., Luke |
GMG3 |
"G" Ships Armory |
1966 - 1970 |
Feb 21, 2007 |
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I am proud to have served on the last two (2) WestPac Cruises as well as The Apollo 11 and 12 moon landing recovery cruises. I also am proud to be a life member and supporter of our Ship's museum. |
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Vela, Nefi |
BM3 |
3rd |
1961 - 1965 |
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Best years of my life. I didn't think so then but I do now. |
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Warren, Gerald (Jerry) |
AWC(AC) was SK2 on Hornet |
S-1 |
1957 - 1960 |
Mar 14, 2007 |
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Was on the Hornet for 3 years, left and went to NTTC San Diego for 2 years. Yokosuka,japan for 3 years left there as SK1 and changed to AX1 then AW1 and retired as AWC. Retired in 1979 |
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Watson, Tannis |
WO-1 |
G |
1966 - 1968 |
Sep 18, 2008 |
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I was the Air Gunner and an Underway Officer of the Deck. Participated in AS-202, but even more challenging was plucking a bent Helo off the fantail of the USS Long Beach in the Gulf of Tonkin in 1967 |
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Webster, John |
RM2 |
CR |
1962 - 1964 |
Jul 31, 2008 |
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whitacre, Lee |
EN -3 |
M |
1964 - 1966 |
Mar 17, 2007 |
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wouldn't trade the experence for all the tea in china! sure would like to know where everyone went. in this big big world haven't heard or seen anyone I knew.... how about it !! I think I was the only |
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whitmarsh, monroe(vern) |
radioman 3rd class |
cr |
1965 - 1966 |
May 02, 2007 |
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came aboard june 62, left aug 66
worked in main comm. worked with jack houghton. Pete Aurand was the flag admiral
while in tonkin gulf. |
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Zeidler, Bill |
mm3 |
hydraulics /o2n2 plant |
1966 - 1969 |
Jun 22, 2007 |
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work with c berkel, crawley, tingley, schultz, chief hunteraboard irst apollo no. 3 elevator |
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