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USS Forrestal (CV 59) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Forrestal (CV 59). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?

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There are 2085 crew members registered for the USS Forrestal (CV 59).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1955 | 1956 – 1958 | 1959 – 1960 | 1961 – 1962 | 1963 – 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 – 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Mulligan, MugsAT1(AW)1980 – 0008
Wilson, Dennis "shorty"OS11980 – 1984OI
Sexton, RandyE-11980 – 1984SupplyHey guys! Even though a lot of years have gone by, the memories (good and bad) will never fade away! Hope everyone from S-1 and S-9 is well. Would love to hear from you all.
Baldwin, KenHT21980 – Apr 1984R-Div
Delisle, RaymondDP31980 – 1982oxPart of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Module
Aponte, Edward profile iconABE31980 –V2I worked the waist CAT.
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Bowling, Ted profile iconPC31980 – 1984x-3ALOT OF MEMORIES, SOME GOOD, SOME BAD, BUT WOULDN'T TRADE THEM FOR ANYTHING
Brice, TonySM 31980 – 1984Com
Hammons, MikeABH31980 – 1984VO/V3It has been a long time. I see a couple of mates that I know. Hope to hear from you. Email me at hammons22@yahoo.com
Messenger, AlanBT1980 – 1984boiler
Maday, Brian (Pan)AC21980 – 1982OC DivisionWent through the Suez Canal and was the first US Carrier to visit Benidorm Spain.
French, Charles/butchSK21980 – 1984S1/S9Great times on the Med cruise! Remember the Mezz and Main office. Miss all of you boxhumpers. I can be contacted at charlestfrench@yahoo.com.
Degree, HarveyDT31980 – 1982DentalLoved sailing aboard the Fid.
Loss, RickyOS31980 – 1982OIthe forrestal was my first command and after boot camp was my first experience with the Navy. I meet and served with some very good men. They may not know they have affected my life but they are still remembered.
Crowley, PeterAR1980 – 1981NavyThis is Jenna, Pete "Strauss" Crowley's wife. He passed away 6/17/18. I'm sure he made some friends because that's how he was. If you knew him, have pictures of him or stories, please email dogbite77@aol.com tnx
Uher, FrankAK31980 – 1984S6One of the most memorable times in my life. Good times, good people. 4 best lifelong friends(brothers). Worked in CLAMP.
Marlin, RamageAK21980 – 1983S6Made 3 Mediterranean cruises, 2 Caribbean cruises, went Suez canal. Made 3 lifelong friends.
Cochran, LarryAD31980 – 1983AIMD IM2Had some great times with some great people that I will never forget!
Friesz, DonaldASM2Jan 1980 – Nov 1982AIMD 4GSE Troubleshooter
Buchanan, Chuck (Buck)HT2Jan 2, 1980 – Nov 26, 1984R Div. (repair)Hope this finds my old shipmates enjoying life after the FID, and in good health. If ever thru Atlanta, give me a shout.
Lewis, MurdocABMJan 5, 1980 – Jan 5, 1981v-1
Pritchard, RobertAK2Jan 10, 1980 – Nov 18, 1982S6So many experiences, so many friends. Two lifelong friends. 3 Med cruises, 2 Caribbean cruises. Wouldn't trade any of it for anything! TAD to S6 Supply. Great life experience!
Hubbard, JohnAK3Feb 1980 – Aug 1982vaw-125I was TAD to ships company for my whole stent and worked in the CLAMP department handling aviation supplies and my last year I was designated supply coordinator for the sixth fleet got to leave the ship alot spent time in cuba porta rico Iloved it
Keane, JoeAME2Feb 1, 1980 – Jul 8, 1982VAW-125My first duty after "A" school was to report to the "FID" while it was anchored in Greece. I spent two crusies on this fine lady and enjoyed it very much. I was with her during Lebanon crises and the "line of death" in 1981.
Higo, BarrieHT2Feb 1, 1980 – Aug 15, 1982RPO in charge Metal Shop
Gutierrez, Libardo AdolfoCPOS / NCCSFeb 1, 1980 – Feb 1986BIt was a tremenduos experience. 2 1/2 Medcruises, 3 years in Philadelphia PA for SLEP and return to Mayport Fla. For one last successfull GITMO. Served with pride. Sail away, haze and grey old FID, wherever you may be!
Maggi, TonyBT2Mar 1980 – Jul 19821 MainWhere is everyone at?
Burton, Jerry (Burt) profile iconA3Mar 1980 – Feb 1982AIMDBasically grew up on the FID and enjoyed every minute of it, well for the most part. Looking for the many buddies who ran Jax beach with me!!
Lindberg, AndyPHANMar 1980 – Sep 1984OP2+ med cruises and Philly Slep and a lifetime of memories Now I'm a tattoo artist and a construction worker email actattoo61@gmail.com
Partin, PaulHT2Mar 1980 – Mar 1982RIt was both the best of times and the worst of times for me
Williams, LarryAMH3Mar 16, 1980 – Jun 1, 1983AIMD Hydraulic Shop 52A
Schutz, MarkHM3Mar 28, 1980 – Sep 29, 1981MedicalHey to fellow corpsmen of FID. Hope all are doing well. Enjoyed the good times, glad we got out alive! What's up to... Lammers, Scurrah, Manley, Bittle, McFeely, Beebe, Drummond, Aguillen..
Orski, MikeABHC(AW)Apr 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1989V-3/AirGood to see Sammy on line Mike and some of the other guys. I injoyed the FID so much I went back for a second tour. The best people I have ever served with. Hope every one is well take care.
Crawford, MichaelABE2Apr 15, 1980 – Apr 20, 1982V-2Served as the V-2 Division Training PO for about 4-6 months then moved up to Bow Cats, CAT # 1. Had a great time and served with a great group of men. At that time we were wild and we smiled alot. We could shoot them as fast as they brought them!
Bone, SteveBT4/ BOILER TECHMay 1980 – Aug 1982ENG.
Rice, GeorgeE3May 1980 – Aug 19811stHad an absoloute blast on board for getmo and med cruises.
Benson, WallyAms3May 1980 – Dec 1982AIMDTire shop
Penegor, TomET2May 1980 – Oct 28, 1984OELooking to reconnect with more Shipmates. Had a reunion with 7 other OE sailors from '81/'82 cruises in July 2016. I am on Facebook. I have images of '82 cruise in my Albums there.
Payne, Donnymm1May 1, 1980 – May 1, 1986p-aft 2-mmrHay, just looking for 2 main people to see whats up.
Cummings, Ronnieabe2May 1, 1980 – Aug 18, 1982v2hey kevin (harley) davidson,brian weibe any of you guys out there,its been a long time. i think kevin moved to the pensacola area upon discharge.
Davison, PaulE-5May 5, 1980 – May 5, 1983AGAnyone Whata talk about our time in navy or after, that was in Weather department?
Sidner, George/sidE-4/ABE-3Jun 1980 – Nov 1982V-2On FID, I worked on deck w/ BOW CATS & GEAR RATS as HOOK UP & HOLD BACK or HOOK RUNNER Transferd to CV 62 then Shore duty, Ive served also in USARMY & Finally the USMC,Gotta 3rd wife a Harley and time,shoot me e-mail,I'll shoot back. T
Pierce, Joseph M. (Mike)E 5Jun 1980 – Dec 3, 1983Airwing
Morgan, DougMS3Jun 1980 – Sep 1981S-2had a lot of fun un the med. looking to hear from other cooks. Worked aft store rooms. With Steve Salley, Hung out with Jeff Miller
Burress, George GABF 3Jun 1980 – Jan 15, 1983V 4 I worked Below Decks Repair. Pump room and Filter Operator.
McFeely, EugeneHM2Jun 1, 1980 – Sep 8, 1981MedicalI hope all my former shipmates are doing well.
Philip, LevinAZCJun 9, 1980 – Jul 31, 1981AIMD
Dashnau, GreggAX2Jun 27, 1980 – Jun 27, 1984AIMD IM3 DIV.
Schumacher, Dave "shoe"AC2Jul 1980 – Aug 1982OC
Decrosta, Paule2Jul 1, 1980 –msworked in the MS office with dirk and the CW Rugiero. Hung out with Jeff Miller ...Naples was fun.
Pastula, AlMM3Jul 13, 1980 – Jul 31, 1983A-div. aft 02 N2 plant Looking for all Aft and forward 02-N2 plant mike shomin, Gary pitcock, art Ramstrom, Tom Haley,Lowell Luce,Mark waltich,dave deboisblanc,and the A-div boys
Lammers, GregSA-SN WHILE ONBOARD; LATER HM3Aug 1980 – Dec 1981MEDICALHey, Is there anyone else out there who served aboard the FID. Mark Schutz just signed on. What about the others?
Hall, AndrewHM2Aug 1980 – Mar 1983H
Hennig, Erik (Radar)QMSEAug 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1981Navigation
Navarre, BillYEOMANAug 4, 1980 – Sep 1, 1983x4/w4work captains office, and moved to weapon office
Pastula, AlMM-3Aug 16, 1980 – Jun 22, 1983a gangaft 02 plant looking for dave deboisblanc mike shomin art ramstrom rob mcCoy all O2 boys forward and aft we had a great time on the fid.
Paxton, BrianAE2Sep 1980 – Jan 1981IM3Short time on here after Saratoga when to Philly. Got out Jan 1981
Banks, Paul / PappyAZANSep 1980 – Feb 1982IM3What a rust bucket
Seeger, PETTYOFFICER.SEEGABE 2Sep 1980 – May 1986V 2 BOW & WAIST CATSALSO TAD TO THE SARATOGA AND INDEPENDENCE DURING SLEP. HOWDY BOY'S . CRASHED AND BURNED LOST A LEG RESIDEING IN WATFORD ENGLAND .
Seeger, PETTYOFFICER.SEEGABE 2Sep 1980 – May 1986V 2 BOW & WAIST CATSALSO TAD TO SARATOGA AND INDEPENDANCE DURING SLEP. HOWDY BOYS. CRASHED AND BURNED LOST A LEG CURRENTLY RESIDING IN WATFORD , ENGLAND.
Seeger, Timothy profile iconABE 2Sep 1980 – May 1986V-2 WAIST AND BOW CATSWELL I KIND OF EXPECTED MORE OF US TO HAVE SIGNED ON HERE. HELLO MR ROTES AND MR PETERMAN. MY EMAIL ADD. yank2009@live.co.uk
Seeger, Timothy profile iconSep 1980 – May 1986V-2 WAIST AND BOW CATSNOTHING LIKE SHOOTIN' SMOKER'S OFF CAT 4 WHEN THE BOW WENT DOWN . GO THUNDER CAT. HEY DAN WOT UP MAN?
Herman, ThomasYNSNSep 1980 – Jun 1984VO/V1Started in the Air Office then switched to V-1 as Division Yeoman then back to the Air Office for SLEP.
Deluca, ChuckABHSep 1, 1980 – Sep 1, 1984V-1
Burke, Richard (Rick)HTFNSep 1, 1980 – Aug 1982RepairLeft Forrestal CV-59 in 1982 due to a broken leg
Vitito, RichardBT2Sep 15, 1980 – Oct 10, 1982Boilers DivisionI ran the boiler repair shop from 80-82. Would like to hear from any BT's or MM's from the Main spaces during that time. I retired from the Navy in 1993. I live in Jacksonville Fl.
Clintsman, GuyMM2Sep 20, 1980 – Sep 20, 1985A-
Wilke, TimHT3Sep 21, 1980 – Dec 1984R=DivIt took so long, I'm glad too find this site to see my shipmates!
Coughlin, MichaelAK3Sep 28, 1980 – Jan 20, 1983S-9, S-1
Bessling, Jerry/bezze2Oct 1980 –aimdLooking for dutch vandmere all other crew mates from80 to82 are amy of you are lawers in ill I need your help or working with reg. Agency contact me at 12175926029, Ihave problem I need some help with,. Thank you FID vet
Little, Stevene 5Oct 21, 1980 – Jul 11, 1982air frames flight deck trouble shooter
Milne, MarkE-5Oct 26, 1980 – Jul 1982EHad a damn good time in the Heavy Power Shop giving Briggs a hard time
Wilson, DennisNov 1980 – Nov 1983OInicknamed shorty
Alier, StevenNov 1980 – Jan 21, 1983G-1 V-4
Ybarra, John Nick Name BlueSM2Nov 12, 1980 – Apr 9, 1982CS DivisionWorked with a great bunch of folks, SR. Chief Briaynt was my boss and was a pleaseure. Miss them all.
Rent, PaulAK3Nov 25, 1980 – Jul 26, 1983S-9Served proudly on the FID for several years with a bunch of super guys. Wish I could locate some of the old BHMH crew from the MEZ.
Roseberry, William "Bill"SM2Nov 28, 1980 – Jun 15, 1985CSMy first and proudest ship, The "FID" was the beginning of a long career. I am retired now after 14 years in the Navy followed by 11 years in the Texas Army National Guard.
Lopez, FranciscoOS3Dec 1980 – Jan 1983OIHey guys...remember me? I missed ship's movement in Spain, and did alot of stuff I'm not proud of. Thankful for having been given eternal life, and forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ our Lord. God bless you. Franco
Simmons, HarryDPSNDec 10, 1980 – Jun 5, 1982Supply/ data processingworked in supply/data processing, then got transfered up to OZ Div (intelligence) for a year , went back down to supply div after rehaul and got flown off in the Med 2 days before she went through the suiz canal.
Carr, GaryMSSA - MS2Dec 11, 1980 – Jun 14, 1983s-2, flagReported from a sub the stayed on board into SLEP in Philly then Re-upped for NAS Brunswick, maine IC3 Michael J. Melton..... Where are you?? (PLAT-LENS)
Welch, GlenE-3 FNDec 17, 1980 – Dec 17, 1984P-5just looking for some ol friends. where is david johnson,mike blaner,roberts,Issacs.
Morgan, Ronald "Mike"SK2Dec 27, 1980 – Dec 15, 1984S9 and S1Former MEZZER here. We need a get together in Philly!!! Hello Rent and Culp. Anyone seen DP3 John Keyes? Retired SKCS(SW/AW) Sep 02
Morgan, MikeE5Dec 27, 1980 – Jun 29, 1984Supply, S-1 and S-9where are all the box humpers?
Morgan, MikeSK2Dec 27, 1980 – Dec 27, 1984Supply S-9 MezzanineHope to catch up old Boxhumpers from the mezz.
Dethloff, Kevin (Tank)AO3Dec 30, 1980 – Sep 2, 1984G-3mag -rat 2 meds long times and good times kevdethloff@yahoo.com

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