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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 2097 crew members registered for the USS Forrestal (CV 59).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
O'Neill, Eugene	AOC	1971 – Nov 4, 1974	G - Assembly and Magazine Crew	Retired and piped over the side on 4 November 1974
Davidson, James/dave	FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICER	1971 – 1971	Radarman OI	The Dectectors 1971 Mediterranean Cruise This is my father he was also on the Iwo Jima,and the Hunington in for 9 yrs spent last 8mo as SP in N.F.BASE
Shanks, Robert	E-4/CPL	1971 – 1971	VMCJ-2/ USMC	Spent the frist 6 months on her before crossdecking to the Sara. for a full 11 month deployment Had a great time in the Med. Seen alot and Done alot and proud of it.
Andersen, David Andersen	DAVID ANDERSEN	1971 – 1972	OC
Lawson, Danny	AO3	1971 – 1972	AIMD	Served with CPO George Hale and AO1 Sam Goodlet, Pat Pascal, Ted Newton, Bob Tooley and more. I was proud to be part of Uncle Sams Canoe Club
Madden, Mike	E-3	1971 – 1973	A Div. Yeoman	I remember being 18 walking aboard.... First assignment was "kitchen" making salads. "What a bowl". Ended up in Engineering "A": Div. as yeoman. Had my nose broken in a smoker by an airdale. I hope everyone is doing well
O'Dower, John	MM2	1971 – 1972	M	Spent the tour in Portsmouth then got stuck aboard because of the fire in the Admiral's Quarters
Cowley, Rick	CS-3	1971 – Aug 1973	S2	I wish the ship was going to be a museum and not turned into scrap.
Covey, Dave	AT-2	1971 –	Avionics	Proud to have served on the Forrestal. I made some good friends and had some very interesting times. It seems as if we were in dry-dock for a very long time.
Jgmoore561@yahoo.com, James Moore	ABE3	1971 – 1974	v2 (WASTE CATS/GEAR RAT)	Good times, great travel locations, and many good friends from a lifetime ago. Worked in waist cats water break room and the the JBD above deck, then later worked below decks as a Gear Rat running one of the engines.
Johnson, Warren	SN	1971 –	A
Arney, Del	AK Chief	1971 – 1973	Aviation Storekeeper Supply	Is was an AK 3rd cCass Petty officer while onboard but retired as a Chief in 1996
Brockhoff, Kim	ADJ3	Jan 1971 – Mar 1974	VA-85	Did two Med. cruises with VA-85 working in powerplants and the flightdeck troubleshooters. Great ship and good times!!!!
Theroux, Wayne	AQ	Jan 1971 – Dec 1973	GM Divison	Was the best time of my life, Loved everything plus my friends that I made Frenchi, Fred, Pete (god rest his soul) I still miss seeing everyone. I miss playing guitar in the nytro locker just off of the hang deck.
Theroux, Wayne	AQ Seaman 1st	Jan 1971 – Dec 1973	GM Division
Breslin, William Bill	adj-3	Jan 1971 – Jul 2, 1971	Hs-3	I made the 1971 Med cruise, got out on arrival in Norfolk. Good times.
Riffel, Rod	AZ3	Jan 1971 – Jul 1971	HS-3
Scott, Alan	AC1 (Retired ACC 12/82)	Jan 1, 1971 – Mar 1, 1973	OC	LPO - 2 Med Cruises. Met my bride in May 1973 in Athens, Greece, visiting fm Ireland w/2 girl friends. Retired 1982 ACC to a wonderful managerial career as an HR Manager. Two children & wonderful memories of CVA-59.
Potter, Kenny	MU2/E5	Jan 2, 1971 – Jun 30, 1971	X	I served in the ship's band. The band was assigned to the ship's X Division.We played at ship functions, taking on supplies, change of commands, parades and social events all across the Mediterranian Ports. We also helped with CIC watches.
Grienenberger, John	ABH- AN	Jan 14, 1971 – Mar 8, 1974	V-3	Hung around with Jose Lopez, Ed Habrack.. others. Was ABH Weatherburn still a sorry jerk after I left ? And.... Who was that midget Chief ? No.. seriously, Some damn good times. Retired San Diego PD Homicide, now living in Scottsville, KY.
Lynn, Tommy	AT3	Jan 17, 1971 – Sep 1, 1972	HS-3	Short time, but what an expeience. I remember the 1st F-14 Launch
Heydenberk, Richard	IC PO3	Feb 1971 – Feb 1973	Electrical	I spent my entire active duty requirement on the Forrestal. IC was a critical rate at the time, I got out about 15 minutes early. I doubt there was an area on the ship I have not been to... Except the brig.
Smothers, Curt	CWO-2	Feb 20, 1971 – Sep 30, 1974	X	Forrestal was my first sea duty as a newly appointed warrant officer. I served as Engineering Department Admin Assistant and later as Personnel Officer. The big fire that delayed our Med cruise by 6 weeks was exciting.
Merris, Patrick	MM3	Mar 1971 – Jul 1974	2MMR and A AC&R shop	Made 3 cruises. Was let off on Corfu and hitch a ride back from there to states via Souda Bay, Siganelli, Naples, Rota, and Madrid. Next time I saw her was from a plane flying into Baltimore in 97. Hope she does better than the America.
Lancia, Ralph/rat	E3	Mar 1971 – Feb 1973	E	ANY shipmate can contact me if they desire at ralphl1973@comcast.net
Follo, Dennis	BMSN	Mar 1, 1971 – Jul 19, 1974	1ST	MED CRUISE WAS A INTERESTING EXPERIANCE
Mummert, David	e-4/5	Mar 22, 1971 – Jun 9, 1974	b	had a blast saw the world just like they said met some great folks norm haley ormo mike patten bobby himeral etc.contact me at davmumm@centurylink.net
Solbakken, Steve	OS3	Mar 31, 1971 – Jul 4, 1974	OI	Served with a great bunch of guys who worked and played hard together. I joined the FID midway thru the 71 cruise, endured a year in drydock/ the fire of 72, then did the 72-73 marathon cruise. I left when we were in Palma in July 74.
Smith, Dan	AB3	Apr 7, 1971 – Apr 11, 1975	V2	LOOKING FOR JOE DURA FROH PHILLY
Cox, Conny Ray	e-3	Apr 8, 1971 – May 12, 1974	s-2	looking for old crew mates
Aros, Jim	OS3	Jun 1971 – Dec 1972	OI	I am retired, and am available if any of my old shipmates want to contact me.
Goodacre, David	PO3	Jun 15, 1971 – Dec 17, 1973	Navigation	I worked with a lot of good people during my time om board.
Haynes, Jr., Emmett	HN	Jun 21, 1971 – Dec 12, 1971	medical
Shelby, James David	AA	Jul 11, 1971 – Mar 3, 1975	V1	Worked flight deck crew Fly 2 10-71 till 3-75
Blatt, Mike	HM3/HM2	Aug 1971 – Nov 1974	Medical	Except for being in ship yard when I got to the ship it was a great experience.
Esposito, Tony	PT3	Sep 1971 – Jan 1975	OZ IOIC	Looking for shipmates, drop me a line at tony.esposito2@verizon.net.
Johnson, Rj	Akan	Sep 1971 – Feb 1974	S6	I served on board the USS FORRESTAL from 1971 74 in S6 division. I met some of the best friends. Some of us has gotten together for a reunio . We've had 2 so far. Our next reunion is August 18 19 20 21 -2016 I. N.O.La. .
Edwards, Pierre	AX-2	Sep 1, 1971 – May 1, 1974	AIMD	HS-3 deployed on the Forrestal many times. I loved the ship and have many fond memories of my time on board.
Rose, Robert	AO3	Sep 14, 1971 – May 31, 1973	g division	g division training petty officer; berthed with main deck shop crew.
Cannon, Glen	AKAN	Sep 20, 1971 – Dec 7, 1972	AIMD
Smith, Eric Smith	E-4	Sep 22, 1971 – Jun 10, 1974	S-3
Lathrop, Peter	YN3	Oct 10, 1971 – Oct 30, 1975	Engineering Log Room	When I first reported onboard the Forrestal, I was assigned to the Scullery. After that, I worked in the Engineering Log Room as Yeoman. W-1 Stuart was my mentor.
Tryon, Patrick	E-3	Nov 1971 –	VT-9 NAS Meridain
Lanuto, Ralph	FNR E-3	Dec 1971 – Nov 1973	B	Good times #4mmr great Med cruise. Still working for the Navy 2007
Banks, Bill	LI-3	Dec 5, 1971 – Aug 1975	X Div.	Work in the Print Shop from Jan. 71 to Aug. 75. I was there during Peoples Day that was a great day off from work. Made 3 meds one was 10 months long after the fire on JUly 10th 1972 03 level.
Peffer, Peff	EM3	Dec 14, 1971 – Dec 10, 1973	E Divsion..Power shop	Had many good times and met good people. My experience helped when I got out. It was always fun for me. Put in long hours but time went fast. Worked for chief hedgecock and em1 ouellette. Great crew.
Nutter, Jack	ET1	Dec 16, 1971 – Dec 6, 1972	OE	I came aboard the night the second fire started in the Admirals quarters and spread to CIC. It was an interesting time...cutting holes in the ship to get radar consoles out and training school consoles in...

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