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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 1502 crew members registered for the USS Forrestal (CV 59).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1955 | 1956 – 1958 | 1959 – 1960 | 1961 – 1963 | 1964 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 | 1973 – 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branam, John W. , Jr. | MU2 | 1964 – 1965 | Assigned to Admiral | Bass Trombone player. Would love to hear from any Navy musician. |
| Watson, Richard | E 3 | 1964 – 1967 | 2ND | |
| Rogers, Glenn T. | CV 59 | 1964 – 1967 | My dad was on the ship during the fire of 1967. He has since passed away, but the memories of his time aboard the Forrestal were forever with him. | |
| Phillips, Alan/phil | AQB3 | 1964 – 1965 | VAH6 | |
| Don, Hughes | AO2 | Jan 1964 – Oct 1967 | GM Division | I was on deck as the guided MIssile Flight Deck Petty Officer on the day of the fire. I continue to pray for my fallen brothers and their families to this day. They were all young men who showed extreme bravery. |
| White, Jerry | PR3 | Jan 1, 1964 – May 8, 1967 | v-6 | I worked in the V-6 division parachute loft. I would like to hear from anyone in the air dept. especially V-6 division or the air wing parachute riggers.I met a lot of different people since we done a lot of sewing. |
| Merrill, James | LTJG | Jan 4, 1964 – Mar 2, 1967 | Esecutive | Greatest experience of my life. Outstanding crew and pilots. |
| Hughes, Don | AO2 | Jan 10, 1964 – Sep 7, 1967 | Guided Missile | I'm now 61 yrs old and still carry the proud feeling of being a part of Forrestals history. Friends made and lost then and now, but you can never erase the memories & great liberty times "Jack Tarr & Dave Hamel" I've tried to |
| Giovengo, Johnnie | SHIPFITER E-4 | Feb 1964 – Nov 1966 | R | Welder aboard ship |
| Guadagnoli, Tom | E4 | Feb 1964 – Dec 1964 | V4 | I was on the Ship until December....an emergency at home occurred and i returned to the states........Later I re enlisted into the Airforce and volunteered for Vietnam.... |
| Delaney, Johnny L | E3 | Feb 27, 1964 – Dec 15, 1967 | 4 TH | To All My Friends That I Served With I think Of You Often , To All Who Served on July 29 1967, I Know We Will Never FORGET. To The Shipmates We Lost They Will Forever Be In Our Hearts. |
| Ackerman, Thomas | Seaman | Mar 12, 1964 – Dec 1, 1967 | First Division | Interested in friends who served with me. I spent 3 years 9 months aboard had alot of good times but also had some hard times. It would be great to hear that the ship could somehow be preserved. |
| Stephens, William (Billy) | ELECTRICIANSMATE | Mar 20, 1964 – Feb 21, 1966 | Engineering | 2 Med cruises & I'm sending a shout out to all who served. |
| Imdahl, Bernie | SN | Apr 20, 1964 – Apr 10, 1968 | S-3 | Miss my old shipmates |
| Imdahl, Bernie | SK3 | Apr 22, 1964 – Apr 25, 1968 | S-3 and S-2 | Thanks for the great memories a great ship gave me, too many shipmates to list here to thank for all the wonderful times I had. |
| Naisbitt, Ed | BT 3 | May 1964 – Dec 1967 | B | |
| Lovatt, William | May 1964 – May 1966 | S-6 | ||
| Moorefield, Bill | AG3 | May 1964 – Jul 1966 | OA | Great times on 2 Med cruises. Saw ship in Subic after fire in "67, what a disaster! Retired now, living in AZ desert, kayaking the Colorado River and photographing nature and wildlife to stay active. Miss the travels I experienced in USN. |
| Caretto, Mike | FN E3 | May 1964 – Feb 1966 | E | Served in E Div |
| Lanford, Leland | Corporal | Jun 1964 – Jun 1966 | Commander Carrier Division 4 | |
| Oney, Ronald | ETR3 | Jun 24, 1964 – Jun 24, 1966 | OE | ETR3 RONALD JAMES ONEY. REPAIRED SPN RADARS USED BY CCA. |
| Hull, Jim | QM1 | Jul 1964 – Apr 1966 | Navigation | |
| Kelley, Clint | ET2 | Jul 1964 – Jun 1965 | OE | Joined just before Med Cruise and had a great trip. |
| Schoneman, Michael | AZ-3 | Jul 1, 1964 – Mar 14, 1965 | VAH-6 | A Great ship with a great crew! What a way to see the world. Thanks everyone for your professionalism. Does anyone know where I can get a cruise book for the 64-65 Med Cruise? Keep the faith. |
| Whitehead, Pat | YN1 | Jul 9, 1964 – Apr 15, 1966 | VA-81 | retired July 31, 1985 as Master Chief. would like to hear from anyone from the Sunliners. |
| Wooten, Ben | AZ2 | Jul 10, 1964 – Mar 17, 1965 | vah-6 | looking for shipmates vah-662-65 |
| Durham, Dennis | SK3 | Jul 11, 1964 – Jul 11, 1966 | Ship's Supply | I remember when I was in the gunnersmate Division on Mount 56 Port side that the Gunnersmate forgot to take out the emply primer case. I will never forget that one. |
| Tucker, Philip | E3 | Aug 1964 – Feb 1965 | VAH 6 | 64'-65'Med Cruise First time on the "BIG POND"unless you've been there you can't know the real thing.Pics.and videos won't work...you gotta live it... |
| Nuoffer, Roland / Nugget | FN | Aug 10, 1964 – Jul 12, 1966 | B | Work in the evaporator rooms 1 and 2 Aux. I met a lot of great people and traveled around the Mediterainian. Best times with Eddie Leo,James Niese and Russel Henshaw. |
| Carns, Frank | YN2 | Oct 1964 – Feb 1967 | Operations Department Office | Reported aboard in Istanbul. Served with great shipmates, chiefs and Officers. 2 Med Cruises 10/64 - 3/65 and 8/65 - 4/66. |
| Erb, James | QM3 | Oct 10, 1964 – Sep 16, 1967 | Navigation | welcome home |
| Salg, Robert | CS3 | Dec 1964 – May 1966 | S2 food service | |
| O'Shaughnessy, Greg | FTG-3 | Dec 14, 1964 – May 1, 1967 | FOX | I'd love to hear from anyone who knew me (even Milton!) If you email me, please put 'FORRESTAL' in the SUBJ box. |
| Ritzen, Jacob L. | RMC | 1965 – 1965 | OA | |
| Kasavicha, John | RM3 | 1965 – 1968 | CR | |
| Veron, Allen | 1965 – 1967 | Deck? | This is my brother-in-law. He was so proud of his service. He died in 1999. | |
| Braid, Jim | AO3 | 1965 – 1968 | G flt dk ord. | chop stix loading team had many good times few not so. west pac 67 |
| Waite, Michael | FTG1 | 1965 – 1968 | FOX | I was leading PO for most of the time I was on the FORRESTAL. |
| Flavin, Robert | ASM3 | Jan 1965 – Aug 8, 1969 | V-6, IMA, AIMD | Worked in the Mobil equipment shop head of hangerbay 1 |
| Sessions, Charles B. "Charlie" | DC 3 | Jan 1965 – Jan 1969 | R | I was aboard the Forrestal when it became engulfed in fire in Vietnam. Would like to locate shipmates who may have worked in the carpenters shop. |
| Flavin, Robert | ASM-# | Jan 1965 – Aug 8, 1969 | V-6; IMA; AIMD | Would like very much to hear from Mobil Equipment Shop personell 65 - 69. |
| Lopez, Fermin | CPO | Jan 1, 1965 – Aug 8, 1968 | Gladiators | hi my father was Fermin Lopez he was aboard the ship from 65-68 he passed away in mid 1968 i was born in november 1968 so i never met him if there is anyone out there who knew him please contact me @ medevack1@yahoo.com. thank you Fermin |
| Kihn, Richard J | AMS 3 | Jan 27, 1965 – Jan 20, 1967 | V-6 | |
| Lesnick, Robert | L/CPL | Feb 14, 1965 – Feb 14, 1967 | Marine Detachment | |
| Crutchley, Milton | FTG3 | Apr 24, 1965 – Nov 27, 1967 | FOX | My first ship and a great start too a Navy career. Served during the tragic fire on 29 July 1967. Retired on the day Forrestal was decommissioned in Philly and I was there for it. Love to hear from Fox Div. members. |
| Rossi, Hank | Ltjg | May 30, 1965 – Jun 1968 | M Division | |
| Finley, Robert C. | RD-3 | Jun 1965 – May 1967 | OI | Great Med Cruise & then a year at Norfolk for upgrades |
| Knight, John | AO1 | Jun 1, 1965 – Jan 1, 1968 | VAH/ RVAH 11 | LPO Ordnance Shop,VAH. LPO Photo Shop RVAH until the Fire. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. All the Ordies were reassigned to other shops after the fire. AOC Burt went to Maint control, Tague to Line LPO, Toschlog to Galley |
| Jennings, Jack | BM 2 | Jun 9, 1965 – Mar 1, 1968 | 1ST DIVISION DROPPED ANCHORS | I WORKED ON THE FORECASTLE.I MADE ONE MED CRUISE,AND I WENT TO VIET NAMN. I MADE A LOT OF FRIENDS OVER THE YEARS. AND LOST SOME TO. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME. ITS BEEN A LONG TIME........... |
| Lore, Paul J | E3 | Jul 1965 – Feb 1967 | OP | Missed you guys, just found out about this site. Hope some other OP boys are out there. |
| Ulrich, William | Seaman | Jul 6, 1965 – Jan 10, 1966 | CR | Radioman served one tour in the Med. |
| Croman, Pat | AN | Jul 10, 1965 – Apr 10, 1969 | V-4 | |
| Steele, Frank | EM2 | Jul 26, 1965 – Jun 7, 1968 | E Division | Enjoyed my time aboard and have lots of fond memories of places visited and men I had the honor to serve with. |
| Rautio, Rich | BT3 | Aug 1965 – May 1967 | B Division | I was an Oil King: stood watch in #2 Pump Room, Central Control & Stack; pumped tanks to trim ship, repaired pumps & gages, tested fuel & water (boiler & drinking), handled refueling (both ways). Best 2 years of my life! |
| Haner, Ward (Bud) | E3 | Aug 13, 1965 – Jun 1967 | 3rd | Some of my jobs were refueling,rearming,replenishing food, special sea & anchor detail, GQ, Alpha Working Party, Man Overboard, was on a 7 man team that worked on the bridge, worked on the helm and lee helm. |
| Latorre, Angel | E3 | Aug 15, 1965 – Jan 4, 1967 | BM | WORKED IN BOILER ROOM AS BM/i began as an airdale/6 month cruise to europe/guantanamo shake dwn/dry dock in porthmouth in '66/janicola the dj |
| Coarsey, Raymond | SM1 | Aug 17, 1965 – Jan 18, 1978 | CS | Made one med cruise and the deployment of 67 to westpac. |
| Morgan, Larry | AE2 | Sep 1, 1965 – Apr 30, 1966 | VAH-11 | Med Cruise, 10th Aniversary |
| Shipp, George | FN | Sep 10, 1965 – Jul 15, 1967 | R | I went aboard the Forrestal in Beirut Lebanon and made the return trip to U.S. and then made the trip around to Subic Bay in the Phillipinesand from there flew back to Long Beach, Ca. for separation and discharge. |
| Cook, Don "Joe" | ADJ3 | Sep 12, 1965 – Sep 12, 1971 | VF-11 | Plane Captain, West Pac 1967, July 29, 1967 |
| Cook, Joe | ADJ3 | Sep 12, 1965 – Sep 12, 1969 | VF 11 | |
| Galang, Ronaldo/rick | FN | Sep 30, 1965 – Sep 19, 1967 | Damage Control R Division | Worked in the Pipe Shop doing such duties as welding, plumbing and various other repair details. I was onboard during the fire on Yankee Station in the Tonkin Gulf on July 29, 1967. It was a day I shall never forget. |
| Needle, Mark | FTG-3 | Oct 1965 – Mar 1968 | FOX | |
| Helbig, Edward | fireman | Oct 1965 – Sep 1968 | M | |
| Ellison, Carl Randall "mule" | BT5 E5 | Oct 13, 1965 – Oct 13, 1969 | Engineering Part? | I am posting this information for my dad. He was on the Forrestal during 1965-1969 and was a survivor of the fire in July 67. If you'd like to get in touch with him I will glady pass on any emails to him and exchange information. |
| Lepley, Gerald | EM2 | Oct 15, 1965 – Oct 15, 1967 | E DIVISION | |
| Berridge, Harry | E-3 | Nov 1965 – Jul 1967 | G | Aboard for '65-'66 Med Cruise, '66-'67 yard work and Gitmo ORI post SLP in Porthsmouth VA |
| Broadnax, William | AMS/AN | Nov 1, 1965 – Nov 28, 1967 | V-2 | Worked catapults and arresting gears. |
| Mabry, Kenneth | e4 | Nov 2, 1965 – Jun 6, 1968 | G | i am looking for shipmate s smith. he was in G division and part of the flight deck crew. |
| Jenks, Bob | SN1 | Dec 20, 1965 – Sep 19, 1966 | ||
| Avery, Jay | AK 3 | Dec 23, 1965 – Sep 29, 1969 | S-1 3 years, S-6 1 year | Was on board during the fire. It was a great experience. Enjoyed seeing the MED |
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