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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 2098 crew members registered for the USS Forrestal (CV 59).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Westfall, Lee	AT-2	1963 – 1964	VAH-11, Det. 8	Part of the air wing, our squadron flew Douglas A3B's. I remember seeing the C130 land and take off.
Cooper, David	AK3	1963 – 1964	VF-103
Harvey, William (Bill)	PHAN	1963 – 1967
Carpenter, Roger	EM3	1963 – Feb 1, 1967	E Division	Looking for shipmates Jim Hicks, Tn; Mel Miller, Ky; B J Campbell, Ky; Johnny Waite, TX; Flowers; Vickers; Joe Walsh, Pa; Geo Rawlins, Ky; Losurer; Bottomley; Boyer; and all the musicians in E-Shop for reunion Oct 2012.
Schmock, George	E-4	1963 – 1967	OP	Frankie Mansfield Carnes! Where are you? I've been looking for nearly 40 years. Mail me at shirleyschmock@gmail.com or call 540/292-4007. Schmock
Reger, Gerald (Jerry)	e3 AN	1963 –	Guided Missile Div	Looking for anyone who was aboard USS Forrestal 1963-64
Dormany, James Roger	E3	1963 – 1965	V1	Rep 8,Red Shirt,Hotsuit man, pilot rescue if needed,Caribbean Cruise,Med Cruise,Operation Brother Sam, Brazil1964 Declassified 76/77.Trained with Marines on a BAR for this Operation.Operation was deactivated.C130 landing
Ingram, Tilman	EN2	Jan 1963 – Jul 5, 1963	A
Welch, Edward	E5	Jan 1963 – Jul 1967	V6	Worked with the video cameras and recording equipment to record air operations for training and review purposes. The "PLAT" (pilot landing aid television) system. Would enjoy hearing from any of our group.
Roscoe, Robert	unrated seaman	Jan 1963 – Jan 1963	executive division	I worked in the Public Information Office writing press releases and doing artwork
St Clair, Thomas / Topcat	ADJ3 E4	Apr 9, 1963 – Jan 6, 1967	V7 #4 Cat	Worked #4 Catupolt. What an experience for a 17 yr old kid! Looking for any of my ol buddies from those "good ole days". Lacey Pearl you still around?
Narducci, Kenneth	EM2	Apr 12, 1963 – Sep 15, 1965	E	# 2 MMR
Ronald Gentry, Ron	ABH3	Apr 17, 1963 – Jan 6, 1967	V-1	As i look back it was one of the greatest times of my life. Enjoy going to the reunions every year that i can, wish more shipmates would be there. God bless everyone who served on her. Remember the spirit.
Hicks, Bruce	GMT 3	May 7, 1963 – Aug 5, 1964	W	Good time's, worked with bunch of great guys. W division forward. Wished she could have been a museum.
Taylor, James	ABH3	Jun 1963 – Jun 1965	V1	BLUE SHIRT, THEN HOTSUITMAN IN THE CRASH CREW/REP8. OPERATED THE B&A CRANE IN PORT. ENJOYED THE CARIB. & MED. CRUISES. SPENT 3 YRS, IN THE NAVAL AIR RESERVE NORFOLK IN AN S2F SQUARDION VS862.
Jones, Grady	ABH3	Jun 1, 1963 – Jun 1, 1967	V-1	my nicknam is buddy.Iwent aboard in 1965. I was in v1 division the whole time. Blue,red.and yellow shirt. I would love to hear from some of my shipmates
Methvin, Lonnie	E-3 / AIRMAN	Jun 9, 1963 – May 29, 1964	V-1 Crash Crew	Worked as firefighter and pilot rescueman.
Wilcox, Ira Kennneth	E3	Jun 27, 1963 – Jun 27, 1967	v 1	Made two MEd. cruizes, tided up at pier at New York we had Ed Sullinvan show on flight deck
Easton, Alan	ak 3	Jul 14, 1963 – Jul 17, 1966	S 6	EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME TO BE ABOARD SUCH A SUPER CARRIER. wHILE ABOARD I DID A MED CRUISE WAS IN THE CUBAN MISSLE CRISES, AND WAS ABOARD WHEN PRESIDENT KENNEDY WAS SHOT AND KILLED.LANDED ON THE FORRESTAL DECK.
Boyer, Richard	CVA 59	Jul 23, 1963 – Jan 6, 1967	E	Worked in the A&O Shop. Now live in Florida.
Gustafson, Bob/ Gus	GMG-3	Aug 1963 – Jul 15, 1966	G	Worked in bomb mags, ships armory, and bomb assembly .Was on a chopsticks team and shot line gun All the fun stuff.Would like to hear from anyone from G- Div aboard during the above dates.
Yates, Tony	E-5	Aug 1963 – Aug 1965	MarDet	Marine Detachment 8/63 - 8/65
Robert, Reathaford	BT3	Sep 24, 1963 – Sep 20, 1967	B	WORKED IN THE OIL SHACK. MY CHIEF WAS EARL CARTER
Logan, Marion "Ed"	ADR-3	Oct 1963 – Feb 10, 1967	V-6
Vinas, Ricardo	TN	Oct 1963 – Oct 1964	STAFF	USS Forrestal was my first duty station and loved it. Became a Master Chief and retired as CWO4. My son is now an OS2 stationed at Pearl Harbor. Many fond memories.
Crawford, John	SM3	Oct 1963 – Feb 1967	CS
Gentry, David	LI3	Oct 22, 1963 – May 22, 1967	G divison and X divison	was in g divison until making LI3. while in g divison was assigned to bomb elevator crew. would like to get in touch with AO3 T.J.Ewing and GMG2 dan Muarry. Anyone else that remembers me please get in touch with me.
Stephens, Donald (Steppie)	E-4	Nov 1963 – Jan 1967
Morelli, Joseph	AN	Nov 10, 1963 – Nov 19, 1965	V3
Langen, Thomas	SM2	Nov 16, 1963 – Nov 1, 1965	CS	Many good memories of this ship and great friends
Luncz, Stan	AMS3	Nov 25, 1963 – Mar 13, 1965	V6 metal shop	Enjoyed being on the ship.
Harper, Ronald	BM	Dec 1963 – Feb 1968	1st
Schmidt, Vic	DM2	Dec 1, 1963 – Jun 29, 1965	AIO	Worked as the ships Illustrator Draftsman in the Air Intellance Office. Med Cruise approx July 1964 to May 1965 No living in Vancouver, WA
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
Holcomb, Gary	etr3	1964 – 1966	OE	I would like to find my good buddie Larry Sager
Merrifieldjlmerrif, Jim	Seaman	1964 – 1965	Executive	Worked in Chaplain's office/library/crews lounge on the 64-65 Med cruise. Also arranged tours for the different ports.
Brow, David	P03	1964 – 1973	Aviation
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....
Cozzolino, Dominick "Cozz"	AN	Feb 1964 – Sep 1964	Crash Crew
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.
Johnson, Bob	AO2	Mar 10, 1964 – Jul 21, 1967	G DIV	Left the FID at Subic Bay. Great memories. I pray for my shipmates lost in the fire. The book Sailors To The End is a great read. Would like to hear from guys from G DIV.I am living in Wisconsin.
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)	E3-EM	Mar 20, 1964 – Feb 21, 1966	Engineering	2 Med cruises & I'm sending a shout out to all who served. Lot of Fun, Lot of Entertainment & a lot of growing up. I'd like to hear from many of my old CVA-59 buddies. I got inducted to the bowlers Hall of Fame last year
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
Selheim, Lloyd John	AZ3	Jun 1964 – May 1966	VF74	Served in VF74 as a plane captain and in Maint. Control. Was an AZ when I left. Two back to back Med Cruises saw many interesting places and had good friends. Wish I could remember the port I almost had to stay on.
Tarr, Jack	AO3	Jun 8, 1964 – Nov 26, 1966	GM	Med cruise 64 worked flight. Med cruise 65-66 worked flight deck as Night shift Guided Missle Safety Petty Officer. Played on ship's basketball team. Worked shore patrol in Naples with a Gunny Srgt. From W Div.
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.
Taralli, James ( Jim )	SK 3	Oct 1964 – Jul 1966	S-1	Serving in the Navy on this ship was one of the proudest things I have done in my life. I will always remember those days and the shipmates I became buddies with. I remember them by name and hope they are doing well.
Erb, James	QM3	Oct 10, 1964 – Sep 16, 1967	Navigation	welcome home
Thomas, Henry	E6	Nov 1964 – Jun 1965	B	Great guys, Great Ship. Was aboad ship from 1961 to 1965. Made 3 MED cruises, was first in B div. then M div. and then XMAA. Love to hear from any one who remembers me. Bonnett, Houser and Braun where are you.
Salg, Robert	CS3	Dec 1964 – May 1966	S2 food service
Megna, Anthony	Captain(0-6)	Dec 1964 – Dec 1966	W	My first ship as an Ensign. Great experience and learning tool for a 25 year naval career. Many wonderful role models who showed me the way to be successful. Fond memories of shipmates who were true professionals.
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.

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