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USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Crew List

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 2024 crew members registered for the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Cornett, Jim G.		1962 – 1965		Looking for anyone who would have known my father. I have pics of him in front of a cake he made (?) taken by a Navy photographer, looks to be a change of command. cva-63 -L-5-62 hand written on the back
Daniels, Danny	BT/3	1962 – 1966	b
Kerber, Howard	SN	1962 – Oct 1964	S3	When I was aboard the Kitty Hawk it was known as CVA-63. After the Kitty Hawk I went aboard the FDR CV-42 home ported at Mayport, FL. I have nothing but great memories of serving on both ships.
Reynolds, John	E3	1962 – 1965	SS
Miner, Rodney	e-3 airman	1962 – 1966	V2
Williams, Herb, Or Ht, Or	RM2	1962 – Oct 1966	CR	I am looking for any of my buddies that were on the USS Kitty Hawk CVA 63 from 1962 thru 0ct 1966. I just found out about the association and just joined.
Sooby, Don	ABH-2	1962 – Apr 22, 1966	V-3	Hanger Bay 2 PO
Elliot, Charles Or Eli	ATR 3	1962 – Jan 21, 1966	V 6
Southard, Bob	GMT2	Jan 1962 – Feb 10, 1964	W	Member of the NNWA since 2003. Looking for shipmates from W-Div.
Sievers, James	E-3	Jan 1962 – Apr 1965	V-6 Mobile equip. shop	Made the first two west packs the Kitty Hawk ever made. Got out in Bremerton,WA. Looking for Dave Hardin who served in the V-6 division or anyone in Mobile equipment shop at that time.
Southard, Robert/bob	GMT2	Jan 5, 1962 – Feb 10, 1964	W	Made the first two Westpac cruises in 1962 and 1963. Was aboard when JFK visited ship. We were pulling into Sasebo when the Admiral announced at Revele that JFK was assasinated.
Fulbright, David	E-4	Jan 9, 1962 – May 5, 1966	V-3
Holt, James J.p.	ABHAN	Jan 10, 1962 – May 20, 1965	V1-Div	I would like to reach as many former shipmates as I can ,we are planning a reunion in Pensacola,Fla, 2013 Sept 26-29th e-mail me J.P. Holt
Larson, Paul	ABF 3	Jan 21, 1962 – Dec 20, 1963	V4	looking for any crew member of V4 Div 61 - 62
Kirby, Keel	ABF 3	Jan 21, 1962 – Sep 21, 1963	V 4	Looking for old shipmates from v 4 division.
Fuller, Ken	E-4	Feb 1, 1962 – Jun 1, 1966	V-3	Would like to contact old shipmates. Don Sooby and me joined together in Kansas City.
Rood, Robert	dc-2	Feb 25, 1962 – Oct 28, 1964	repair
Goodman, Alan (Goody)	CVA 63	Mar 13, 1962 – Jan 12, 1963	"G"	The best time of my life.
Barber, Robert	AC3	Apr 1962 – Feb 1966	oc
French, George	SN E3	Apr 1962 – Apr 1965	Second Div. Weapons Dept.	Good friends, great times aboard for two WESTPAC cruises. Still remember Mike Kelly when he died, few sad memories,
Tully, Tom	mm3	Apr 1962 – Feb 19, 1965	m-division	served in 2 and 4 main 1 and 2 auxilliary
Sooby, Donald	ABH 2	May 1962 – Apr 12, 1966	V 3
Taylor, David	DC3	May 1962 – Jul 1965	R division	Carpenter Shop I then went to the USS Mataco ATF 86 to Adak, Alaska. Then to Service Craft in Pearl Harbor back to the Kitty Hawk for 1 year transferred to to Oriskany CVA 34 then to Fleet Training Group. Retired DCCM
Fusari, Jack	MM2	May 3, 1962 – Jun 15, 1966	m	I Was Assigned To Two Main Machinery Room And Served My Entire Tour Of Duty On The Hawk . Im Proud And Greateful To Have Had The Priviledge To Have Served Aboard Her, I Will Never Forget Her Or The People That I Served With.
Benn, David D.	DT3	May 6, 1962 – Dec 10, 1964	Dental
South, Luther	ABE2	May 15, 1962 – May 15, 1966	V2	I was on the ship for 2 West PAC cruises and the dry dock period in Bremerton 62-66.I worked in #3 Cat crew and helped launch a lot of planes. It was a great place to grow up and I made some good friends. Worked hard but had some fun too.
Gayle, Everett	IC4	May 15, 1962 – Sep 3, 1964	E	Came aboard in May of 1962 and left in September of 1964. I loved being aboard the Kitty Hawk. Had some good times. Came aboard as an E3 and left as an E4. Work as a basketball player for the phone company (IC).
Benn, David D.	DT3	May 19, 1962 – Dec 10, 1964	Dental
Knipp, Eddie	AN	Jun 1962 – Sep 1963	V-1	Looking for Darrell Sullivan,served aboard at the same time.
Brannon, Bob	E4	Jun 1962 – Jul 1966	V-2	Rod? I remember you as KARATE ROD. Are you that sam e crazy guy? We ran cats 3 and 4. Send me some info. Bob/BEAR
Durham, Steven	FN	Jun 22, 1962 – 1963	B	The Kitty was my second ship my first ship was going into the moth ball fleet and they needed a slave. I was there for 5 weeks of abuse. But I was awed by the big ship. Was in the Oil Lab. left under a cloud but survive
Herndon, J. C.	BT4	Jul 29, 1962 – Aug 10, 1966	B	Would like to find a few of my friends, Phone Numbers so I could call and chat with them. My Phone # 304-472-2534
Balsiger, Henry	PN3	Aug 1962 – Oct 31, 1966	X	Worked Personnel Office through 2 WESTPac cruises. Brother Joe was in PIO office from 65 to 67. We both live in White Salmon, Wa.
Beck, James	FTM 3	Sep 1962 – May 1966	Fox	Have made contact with several old friends from Fox Division but still looking for David Lindsay from Sacramento.
Beck, Jim	FTM3	Sep 9, 1962 – May 1966	Fox	Have made contact with several old friends from Fox Division but still looking for David Lindsay from Sacramento.
Michael Clark Evans, Eva		Sep 13, 1962 – Jun 24, 1966		I was dc3
Schoneman, Michael	Plane Captain	Sep 13, 1962 – Apr 12, 1963	VA-112	Interesting experience to say the least. Call or write me. Michael Schoneman Seattle WA. 206-327-9060 www.YourKeyLink.com
Mortensen, Kenneth	ADJ 3	Oct 1962 – Jul 1964	VAH-13	plane captain
Curry, Mike	BT2	Dec 30, 1962 – Jun 28, 1965	B - 4MMR
Weaver, Joe	LCPL	1963 – 1965		Served aboard with the USMC Det.
Gott, Russell	CS3	1963 – Mar 1964	s2
Gould, Anthony L (Tony)	USMC L/CPL-SGT, USAF RET'D SMSGT E-8	1963 – 1965	MarDet	Anyone connected with Marine Detachment CVN-63 during 1963-65 or L/Cpl Weaver, Joe. My e-mail address is tonygould1249@adelphia.net.My home phone 561-676-9089
Meyers, Bruce H.	E 5	1963 – Jun 13, 1966	Attack Sqdn VFA -113	Bruce is looking for any one on board @ the same time as he was . email me maryacats20@hotmail.com; thanks Mary
Fugatt, Robert	MM3	1963 – Nov 1967	A	i am roberts son john looking for his fellow shipmates he served with. i have many photos and would like to know what my father did onboard the hawk
Skwarek, John "Chuck"	SN	1963 – 1966	3'rd Division	I am sorry to report that Chuck passed away on Jan. 2010 at the age of 64. As a friend and ex-shipmate I wanted him to re-join his shipmate's on this site.
Barnes, John E NEW	RD2	1963 – Aug 20, 1965	OI
Andersen, Pea Soup	A.A. TO CS-3	Jan 1963 – Aug 1965	S-2	Issue room
Curry, Mike	BT2	Jan 1, 1963 – Jun 28, 1965	B - 4MMR
Balas, Rudolph	BM3	Jan 15, 1963 – Sep 24, 1966	3'rd Div.	Coxn / LS and in charge Sponson #4. GIG Coxn. Picked up airdale who stepped off elevator off HI Oct. 65 during OrI.
Robert L. Nichols, Bob	ADJ-3	Feb 1, 1963 – Oct 23, 1964	V-3
Ferguson, Ron	E3	Feb 1, 1963 – Nov 1, 1963	engineering	Served #1 MMR
Nichols, Jimmy	E3	Feb 2, 1963 – Oct 24, 1964	V3	Unforgetable, They worked us like slaves and we still served our country with honor.
Key, Billy	GM2	Feb 4, 1963 – Mar 12, 1964	Weapons	PO in charge forward bomb magazine
Kimmel, Ken	E3	Feb 7, 1963 – Feb 7, 1965	OC	Served with a group of great people- the Nichols bros, Bob Barber, Gary Conover,(even old Cliff Wade whose name I saw on this site). Would like to hear from any of the old gang in OC div.
Flores, Florencio	E-3	Feb 14, 1963 – Oct 10, 1966	V-3	Friends I remember: Jorey, Ahmed Rodriguez, Jack Golding, Merkel and his pal Gonzalez from Southgate, Juan Martinez, Ried from the south, Bishop from the Carolinas, Shorey, Baker from LA area,
Schwartz, Revan	AN	Mar 1963 – Feb 1965	V-3
Young, Gene	ABE-3	Mar 1963 – Jun 18, 1966	V2 A/G	It's been 47 years. hard to even think that far back. YOGI re member the nights at Dicks drive-in andc that old Chevy I bought from you.
Rider, Danny	GMT1/GMTC (A)	Mar 1, 1963 – Sep 1, 1963	"W" (SWU Aft)	Reported aboard in WestPac on maiden voyage as GMT1. Made GMTC on way back to San Diego. Too many chiefs (7) so was transferred to NS Midway Island. Leading Chief was Jack Swartz. Hi to all my former shipmates.
Shows, James	MM3	Apr 3, 1963 – Nov 13, 1964	M Division	I worked in # 4 main machinery room for "Chief Allen" and 1st Class Petty Officer Morris.. I left KH and spent 38 years working for the Dept of Defense 17 years were at Long Beach Naval Shipyard... transfered to DCMA .
Burgwald, Denny	ABHAN	Apr 4, 1963 – Oct 26, 1966	V1
Golding, Jack	E3	May 1963 – Oct 1966	V3	I made two westpac cruises and a year-long drydock in Bremerton.Have already made contact with Don Sooby and Bill Torregrossa. Looking for Bill Buelow,Frank Pence, Jimmy Butler.
Williams, Marcus/marc	ADRAN	May 1963 – May 1964	V-6	GSE shop
Shaull, Jim	RD2	Jun 1963 – Feb 1966	OI
Stokely, Ray	AQB2	Jul 3, 1963 – Jul 3, 1967	VA 85 Black Falcons	Was in VA85, deployed with Kitty Hawk 1965-66 and 1966-67 Westpac (Vietnam) Crusies
Dreher, Bob	E-3	Jul 15, 1963 – Apr 20, 1966	v-4
Lening, Terry	SN	Jul 16, 1963 – Jul 18, 1967	3RD DIVISION
Christensen, Jack (Chris)	E3	Aug 1963 – Jun 1966	S-1
Wade, Cliff (Cw)	AC1	Aug 15, 1963 – Jul 28, 1965	OC	CATCC 63 Had a great crew. I was LPO after AC1 George Bryan left
Beth, Paul	e3	Aug 26, 1963 – Sep 26, 1966	v3	none
Shelton, Al	AQF3	Sep 1963 – Jan 6, 1966	VF 114	Worked a flight deck crew for last minute repair to firecontrol radar on F-4's.
Rusher, Jr, William A " Bill"	SK3	Sep 10, 1963 – Aug 30, 1965	S-1	It touched my heart, to see the Hawk dicommissioned this past January 31, 2009. It was really an experience to have served aboard her. I was aboard the day the presedent gave the order to start air strikes on Vietnam.
Kennedy, Edwin (Ed Or Eddie)	AN-AMS3	Sep 11, 1963 – Aug 12, 1965	Aviation Structural Maintenance	This is my father, he passed away in 1995 and I have little contact with the kennedy family. I am trying to locate anyone who may have known him and may recall any "stories" or have any old photo's that he may be in.
Cole, Michael T	AME-3	Oct 1963 – Jun 20, 1964	VAH-13	Run the o2 crew on flight deck
Warthan, David C.	AMH3	Oct 1963 – Jun 1964	VAH 13	Ran the airframes shop
Bernfeld, Ken Aka Bernie	USS KITTY HAWK	Oct 1963 – Oct 1966	M 3Main	Any one from the big fire in 3 Main give me a call 262-652-7816
Jaillette, Bill	DK-5	Oct 1, 1963 – Jun 6, 1965	S_4	At the time the Kitty Hawk did the longest cruise since WWII, Oct 1963 to July 1964
Bailey, Pat "beetle"	RM3/RM2	Oct 1, 1963 – Aug 7, 1966	CR	Stayed in USNR. Retired after 32 years as CWO-4. Now living in Bremerton WA. Retiring from Civil Service after almost 45 years. Have two kids and two grandsons.
Monigold, Floyd Daniels (Flip)	AKCM / SKCM	Oct 5, 1963 – Jul 1, 1965		I am the son of Floyd Monigold, who passed away in March, 1997. His second tour was Feb. 66 to Aug. 68. He retired after 30 years in January, 1972. -- Vaughn Monigold De Queen, AR.
Bourn, Robert (Wint) NEW	FTM3/FTM2/FTM1	Oct 15, 1963 – May 1, 1970	FOX	Now that I look back my time in the Navy was the best years of my life. I have never had as good of friends as I had then. Great memories,Good times. Does everyone know we have a Veterans association that has a web site.
Sackett, C.dan	AK2	Oct 17, 1963 – Jun 16, 1964	vah13	MAILING ADDRESS 351 Wildcat rd # 48 RoberleeTx.76945
Frost, John (Jack)	AO1	Nov 1963 – Oct 1967	G DIV. FLIGHT DECK	LOOKING FOR ANY OF MY CREW.LESPERANCE,MCINTYRE, ETC.
Jaegel, Carl (Yogi)	AIRMAN	Nov 1, 1963 – Sep 13, 1965	V-2 Arresting Gear	Were are my shipmates?
Higgins, Alton	MM2	Nov 15, 1963 – Feb 26, 1967	MMR2
Bernfeld, Ken Aka Bernie	MM2	Nov 23, 1963 – Oct 16, 1966	m
Bettarel, Doug BAT	ABH3	Nov 25, 1963 – Apr 1, 1967	V1	Yellow shirt Fly3, spotted Cat 3
Cockrell, Ken	AIRMAN	Dec 1963 – Jun 1966	V1	looking for "Looney" Longnecker
Brake, Dale	ABH3	Dec 3, 1963 – Aug 26, 1966	V-1	Fly # 2 Yellow Shirt

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Point of Contact	Planned date	Planned location	Remarks
John Barella	Oct 14, 2013	Wilmington, NC	The reunion is for ships company, squadrons and marine detachments of any time period. Need shipmates to donate to buy the ship when released from the Navy. Go to website at: www.kittyhawkvets.com.

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