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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). 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 2861 crew members registered for the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).
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Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Marquez, David F. | 0000 – | |||
Brecheen, Jim | AC1/ACC | Sep 5, 1070 – Jun 15, 1974 | OC | over 30 yrs. in the Navy and this was my best tour of duty. |
Martin, Patrick David | EM2 | Apr 15, 1905 – Sep 20, 2009 | E-DIV | Best ship in the Navy due to the best shipmates in the Navy! |
Kirby, Daniel | AO2 | 1959 – 1962 | AM | Plank Owner.I am interested in hearing from any of my old shipmates in AM or G division |
Shirley, Willis (Chief) | BTC | 1959 – 1962 | B | PLANK OWNER - WAS CHIEF OIL KING Ceramony on the Hanger Deck 12/28/1961 First Chief to be piped over the side/retired w/8 side boys. Now 85 years old and still going strong. Retired to Texas. (254) 694-2837 . |
Estorga, Fred | QM3 | Jan 1, 1959 – Apr 10, 1961 | N | would like to hear from any one in N division on trip around the horn and partys in s.f. |
Echevarria, Richard Echevarria | BM3 | May 22, 1959 – May 6, 1963 | 3rd | I commisioned the Hawk and i`m a plank owner.I`m looking for anyone from thev 3rd division and in part- icular William Hazelip or John L. Hansen. RICHARD ECHEVARRIA BM3 534-7723 |
Stevens, Karl | EM2 | Jul 23, 1959 – Jul 22, 1963 | E | Power distrubtion #7 SWBD Pre comm. detail Philly PA/Camden NJ Plank owner |
Lauver, Dennis | BT3 USN----EMCM USCG (RET) | Jul 29, 1959 – May 1, 1980 | B 3MAIN | PLANK OWNER |
Chandler, Douglas | seamen | Aug 19, 1959 – May 3, 1963 | ist divison | |
Hayward, Bob | RM3 | Sep 24, 1959 – Aug 24, 1962 | RM | |
Richardson, W.d. | Seaman | Dec 1959 – Dec 6, 1963 | First Division | How do I obtain my plank for being on the original crew of the Kitty Hawk? My son tried to obtain such before the ship was decommissioned. My wife passed away at that time & we dropped it. Would like to obtain one. |
Schaller, Donald | SK3 | 1960 – 1963 | S | Worked as storekeeper for W division. |
Smythe, William E. | 2ND LT. USMC | 1960 – 1961 | Marine Corps Detatchment | Left Philadelphia on the Kitty Hawk, and was on board around Cape Horn, and into dry dock in San Francisco. |
Calabrese, Ralph (Frenchy) | EM3 | 1960 – 1962 | E | Hi to all my Buddies! I often think about our shake down cruise. I treasure my book that covered our trip around the horn & our initiation . Not to many sailors crossed the equator. Hope we meet again. |
Samochile, Sam | AN | 1960 – 1962 | Air Missle | |
Malone, Charles | IC3 | 1960 – 1963 | E-4 | |
Sheldon, Gary | GMT2 | 1960 – Aug 1963 | W-Division | |
Whalen, David | Seaman | 1960 – | Deck | |
Corwin, Perry | ABHAN | 1960 – Oct 1963 | V1 | enjoyed my stay on board, the flight deck was the place to be,... very exciting. I was wet behind the ears, had to learn fast. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers. 2063964432 |
Osborne, Donald | Mm3 | 1960 – May 9, 1961 | A | |
Killala, John | GMT2 | 1960 – Jun 1962 | W Division | Plank Owner, discharges in San Diego 1962 |
Deboer, Brian | E4 | 1960 – 1965 | Flight deck ordinance division | I am looking for James "Lil Al" Allen. |
Sitowski, Dug (Sid) | E3airman | Jan 13, 1960 – Nov 13, 1964 | AM (Air Launched Guided Missile) | What a great experince for a boot fresh out of Great Lakes. Spent 3 1/2 exciting years of my life living aboard the wonderful Kitty Hawk and stiil after 50 years would still know my way around her blindfolded.So long KH. |
Lott, Eddie | PO 3 Class | Feb 7, 1960 – Jun 23, 1963 | V-1 division ( 3 months ) Photo Lab -3years and 7 months | I grew from a 19 years old kid to become an adult on this ship , the experience that I received help me later in life. |
Simpson, Chuck | ldcr | Feb 17, 1960 – Jan 3, 1970 | V-4 & V-5 | looking for old shipmates |
Silva, Don | AB | Feb 19, 1960 – Nov 11, 1962 | V2 | |
Keigley, Walter | ft3 | Mar 14, 1960 – Sep 12, 1962 | FOX | am a plank owner like to find out how to get a plank . also am looking for a very good buddy by the name of Anthony A Anderson work with me in the fire control spare parts room. can anyone help on getting a plank help |
Binning, Gerald | BM3 | May 1960 – May 23, 1963 | 3rd | i was assigned to the hawk out of boot camp and than tamporaily assigned to the naval base in DC for 6 mouths and than to the boxer for two mouths than the karasarge for a mouth&half than to the hawk |
Hydrick, Wesley E. | MM3 | May 1960 – Oct 15, 1963 | M division | |
Perkins, Robert | FN | May 13, 1960 – Apr 1, 1964 | A-1 | |
Velie, Edward | Machinest Mate 2nd class | May 24, 1960 – Jul 23, 1964 | A-Division | An experience I'll never forget...Learned a lot, saw a lot and even got paid for it. (God Bless these mighty ships and their crews) |
McMichael, Richard | MCMICHAEL SN | Jun 1960 – Jun 15, 1962 | S-4 | |
Robson, Charles | MM2 | Jun 8, 1960 – Sep 18, 1966 | M Division | Worked in engine room #2 for the entire time, came on the Hawk in April, 1961 and helped put her in commission. Stayed on the Hawk until middle of June, 1964. Went temp/ Turner DDR834/ miltary Police, Jax. Fl. |
Chevalier, Paul | Lt | Jun 8, 1960 – Jun 28, 1963 | Legal | Great experience. I was also a line officer and fleet officer of the deck underway. |
McMichael, Richard | MCMICHAEL | Jun 15, 1960 – Jun 15, 1962 | S-4 | Plankowner - Precom detail at Norlolk and Little Creek, VA. Last reunion 15-20 Aug 2006, Chicago, ILL. Web: kitty hawk vets dot com |
Moschetto, Andrew | MM 3 | Jun 29, 1960 – Jun 30, 1962 | M and A | I recall great days down in "reach-rod jungle" (3 Main) with some of the best bunch of guys I had ever met, and will never forget. Chief St. John whom I knew briefly from The Forrestal lured me over to A Div. where I worked on deck-edge elevato |
Palapo, Erasmo (Rusty) | RM(SN) | Jun 30, 1960 – Jun 30, 1963 | OC(Radio) | Start of a wonderful naval career that lasted 20.5 years. Fun memories of my youthful yester years. May the Almighty protect us all. Go! KH GO!!! |
White, William | PN2 | Jul 1960 – Jun 1962 | X | Next reunion scheduled to be in Kalamazoo, MI. 10 June to 13 June 2024.Contact James Melka at jfmelka@netins.net. Website: www.kittyhawkvets.com. Get a copy of the membership application and send in. |
Cenziper, Fred | SN | Jul 1960 – Jun 9, 1962 | X | Worked in the print shop. Have copies of ships paper and other ship memorabilia. Did the first cruise around South America |
Barnes, Jerry | BT 3 | Jul 6, 1960 – Jun 15, 1962 | B Number 1 hole | Plank Owner went aboard as FN left Bt3.It was hell being the first crew on a new ship. As, all you Bt's remember, we stood 4on 4off watches, but we made it. Would like to here from any of you guys that remember.me phone 936 714 8143 |
Blackburn, L. Paul | EM2 | Jul 8, 1960 – Oct 11, 1963 | E | Plank Owner, Pre-Comm at Norfolk, Va. Great experiences: Around the Horn and first West Pac cruises. Worked in the Power Shop. Would enjoy attending de-comm ceremony in ?(2008) |
Castiglia, Jr, John | PH! | Jul 10, 1960 – Jul 24, 1960 | PHOTO | As a recently discharged PHI, USN I was transferred to the USNR at NAS WILLOW GROVE, I lived 2 miles from Camden, NJ and for my 1960 2 Week Reserve Summer Cruise I installed the first COLOR PHOTO LAB just prior to commisioning. A very proud moment. |
Spry, Hugh | BT3 | Jul 15, 1960 – Apr 10, 1964 | B | Assigned to Kitty Hawk directly from bootcamp in July of 1960. Served onboard until April of 1964. |
Cannon, Billy (B.j.) | ADR2 | Jul 18, 1960 – Dec 2, 1964 | V-6 | Plane Owner***from AN (GSE shop) to ADR2-plane capt. on ships TF.(C1-A ) remember RIO, just about left the two CPO's they rowed out in a bum boat while we were getting underway,,,,,, |
Harbour, Lester R | SFP3 (E-4) | Jul 20, 1960 – Jun 20, 1964 | R Division | PLANKOWNER - USS KITTY HAWK - LARRY TARANGO where are you? |
Hoffman, Robert H | FTMSN | Jul 22, 1960 – Sep 1963 | FOX | Enjoyed my time in Kitty Hawk. Now a presneter (DJ) on TankFM 103.1 in Kempsey, NSW Australia |
Daniels, Larry | Seaman | Jul 26, 1960 – Jun 16, 1962 | 3rd | Plank owner mossback. Boarded In Philly went to Cuba for shakedown around the horn San Francisco. Looking for anyone assigned to the USS K. H. In the 3rd division at the same time period. Please call 863-655-4508 |
Fisher, Ron (Fish) | MM2 | Aug 1960 – May 1964 | ||
Spry, Hugh | BT 3 | Aug 1960 – Apr 1964 | Looking forward to meeting old friendsat decommissioning. Also a plankowner. | |
Gann, Galen | AX-3 | Aug 1960 – Jun 1962 | V6 | |
Allnutt, Dan | AK3 | Aug 1960 – Jul 1962 | V-6 | Plank Owner, Shellback, and Mossback |
Snodgrass, Dan | MACHINIST MATE THIRD | Aug 5, 1960 – Dec 6, 1963 | 1963 | Plankowner of U.S.S. KITTYHAWK |
Coates, Richard | AT2 | Aug 8, 1960 – Feb 1, 1962 | Air Missile | I got to know crewmen from every division on the ship during pre-comm. The stop in Rio was enlightening...The trip around the horn was eventfull! |
Sizemore, Gary | MM3 | Aug 15, 1960 – May 1962 | A-1 | |
O'Connell, Patrick | AT2 | Aug 20, 1960 – May 23, 1962 | V6/X | Started in the V6 shop Then went to the ships entertainment television station. Was instrumental in installing the first TV station on the ship. |
Franklin, Daniel | SK3 | Aug 24, 1960 – May 3, 1963 | S1 | Enjoyed my time aboard and all the friends I made. |
McNichol, Jim/mac | EM2 | Sep 1960 – Jun 1964 | E-2 | Plankowner, worked in Power Shop, left ship for USS America during 2nd, WesPac cruise. |
Dobry, Ron | RM2 | Sep 1960 – Sep 1963 | Communications | Plank Owner - PreCom - Norfolk to Discharge in San Diego. Like to hear from other Radiomen from the Commissioning Crew. |
Boehning, Burnie | GSSN | Sep 1960 – Jul 4, 1963 | SAM | Plankonwer-worked in starboard missile sponson-Left the ship in Hawaii on way to Japan for first Westpac tour. Still here and am looking for any of shipmates that are still around. |
Peterson, Charlie | RM2 | Sep 1, 1960 – Jul 30, 1961 | OR | Plank Owner. My tour was up when we entered Norfolk to get ready to sail around the Horn. Wish that I had extended for the trip. Missed many good memories. |
Mizic, Stephen (Miz) | AN | Sep 1, 1960 – Feb 23, 1962 | V-1 | Looking for any member of V-1 division from maiden cruise to Hunters Point, S.F. |
Breasher, Phil | RM2 | Sep 1, 1960 – Jun 20, 1963 | OR | Want to communicate with my old friends in the radio gang. If anyone knows how I can contact the following let me know please. John Kohler, Vince Babler, Charlie Beauchamp, John McGuire, Oh the memory ain't what she used to be. |
Reeves, Ronald | HTC (RET.) | Oct 21, 1960 – Aug 29, 1962 | Repair | Plankowner |
Jaynes, Gary | MT2 | Nov 1960 – Jan 1963 | SAM | |
Carruth, Philip L. | AT2 | Nov 8, 1960 – Jan 22, 1962 | V-6 | Plankowner, shellback, mossback. Still have my Around the Horn cruisebook. |
Sitowski (Sid), Douglas | E4 | Nov 13, 1960 – Nov 13, 1964 | AM (air launched guided misilles) | Spent almost 4 years of my life on a great ship! Looking for any one still around from original AM Div.compliment. |
Culpepper, Tommy | GMM3 | Nov 15, 1960 – Aug 9, 1963 | SAM | |
Szuba, Thomas | Aviation Electronics E-5 | Nov 29, 1960 – Dec 15, 1962 | V-6 | Anyone there in 1962 that witnessed the Starfish Prime Thermonuclear test above Johnson Island? |
Rivera, Carlos | AN | Nov 30, 1960 – Oct 30, 1962 | V4 | I remember those two CPO's trying to get to the ship on a rowboat while the ship was leaving Rio- they made it! I watched from the flight deck, we had a lot of fun. |
Kifus, Joseph R. | MMFN | Dec 1960 – Sep 15, 1961 | M Division | Plankowner worked in # 2 Engin Room |
Muller, Carl | AE 3 | Dec 1960 – Dec 1962 | V 6 | I am one of 35 people to have been on the first and last cruise the ship made while in commission. They treated us like kings. It was one the nicest things that ever happened to me. |
Brodsky, Jimmy | AC3 | Dec 10, 1960 – Nov 29, 1962 | OC | Is anyone alive from our original (plank owners) crew. I was 18 when assigned and am now 80. Just curious. |
Sitowski, Dug (3-sheets) | E3/ET | Dec 13, 1960 – Nov 13, 1964 | AM (air-launced guided missiles) | Assigned to KH straight out of Great Lakes to the end of my enlistment in Nov, 64'. Can't believe it was so long ago...seems like only yesterday. |
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