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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 2098 crew members registered for the USS Forrestal (CV 59).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1955 | 1956 – 1958 | 1959 – 1960 | 1961 – 1962 | 1963 – 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 – 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Mulligan, Mugs | AT1(AW) | 1980 – 0008 | ||
Wilson, Dennis "shorty" | OS1 | 1980 – 1984 | OI | |
Sexton, Randy | E-1 | 1980 – 1984 | Supply | Hey guys! Even though a lot of years have gone by, the memories (good and bad) will never fade away! Hope everyone from S-1 and S-9 is well. Would love to hear from you all. |
Baldwin, Ken | HT2 | 1980 – Apr 1984 | R-Div | |
Delisle, Raymond | DP3 | 1980 – 1982 | ox | Part of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Module |
Aponte, Edward ![]() | ABE3 | 1980 – | V2 | I worked the waist CAT. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
Bowling, Ted ![]() | PC3 | 1980 – 1984 | x-3 | ALOT OF MEMORIES, SOME GOOD, SOME BAD, BUT WOULDN'T TRADE THEM FOR ANYTHING |
Brice, Tony | SM 3 | 1980 – 1984 | Com | |
Hammons, Mike | ABH3 | 1980 – 1984 | VO/V3 | It has been a long time. I see a couple of mates that I know. Hope to hear from you. Email me at hammons22@yahoo.com |
Messenger, Alan | BT | 1980 – 1984 | boiler | |
Maday, Brian (Pan) | AC2 | 1980 – 1982 | OC Division | Went through the Suez Canal and was the first US Carrier to visit Benidorm Spain. |
French, Charles/butch | SK2 | 1980 – 1984 | S1/S9 | Great times on the Med cruise! Remember the Mezz and Main office. Miss all of you boxhumpers. I can be contacted at charlestfrench@yahoo.com. |
Degree, Harvey | DT3 | 1980 – 1982 | Dental | Loved sailing aboard the Fid. |
Loss, Ricky | OS3 | 1980 – 1982 | OI | the forrestal was my first command and after boot camp was my first experience with the Navy. I meet and served with some very good men. They may not know they have affected my life but they are still remembered. |
Crowley, Peter | AR | 1980 – 1981 | Navy | This is Jenna, Pete "Strauss" Crowley's wife. He passed away 6/17/18. I'm sure he made some friends because that's how he was. If you knew him, have pictures of him or stories, please email dogbite77@aol.com tnx |
Uher, Frank | AK3 | 1980 – 1984 | S6 | One of the most memorable times in my life. Good times, good people. 4 best lifelong friends(brothers). Worked in CLAMP. |
Marlin, Ramage | AK2 | 1980 – 1983 | S6 | Made 3 Mediterranean cruises, 2 Caribbean cruises, went Suez canal. Made 3 lifelong friends. |
Cochran, Larry | AD3 | 1980 – 1983 | AIMD IM2 | Had some great times with some great people that I will never forget! |
Friesz, Donald | ASM2 | Jan 1980 – Nov 1982 | AIMD 4 | GSE Troubleshooter |
Buchanan, Chuck (Buck) | HT2 | Jan 2, 1980 – Nov 26, 1984 | R Div. (repair) | Hope this finds my old shipmates enjoying life after the FID, and in good health. If ever thru Atlanta, give me a shout. |
Lewis, Murdoc | ABM | Jan 5, 1980 – Jan 5, 1981 | v-1 | |
Pritchard, Robert | AK2 | Jan 10, 1980 – Nov 18, 1982 | S6 | So many experiences, so many friends. Two lifelong friends. 3 Med cruises, 2 Caribbean cruises. Wouldn't trade any of it for anything! TAD to S6 Supply. Great life experience! |
Hubbard, John | AK3 | Feb 1980 – Aug 1982 | vaw-125 | I was TAD to ships company for my whole stent and worked in the CLAMP department handling aviation supplies and my last year I was designated supply coordinator for the sixth fleet got to leave the ship alot spent time in cuba porta rico Iloved it |
Keane, Joe | AME2 | Feb 1, 1980 – Jul 8, 1982 | VAW-125 | My first duty after "A" school was to report to the "FID" while it was anchored in Greece. I spent two crusies on this fine lady and enjoyed it very much. I was with her during Lebanon crises and the "line of death" in 1981. |
Higo, Barrie | HT2 | Feb 1, 1980 – Aug 15, 1982 | R | PO in charge Metal Shop |
Gutierrez, Libardo Adolfo | CPOS / NCCS | Feb 1, 1980 – Feb 1986 | B | It was a tremenduos experience. 2 1/2 Medcruises, 3 years in Philadelphia PA for SLEP and return to Mayport Fla. For one last successfull GITMO. Served with pride. Sail away, haze and grey old FID, wherever you may be! |
Maggi, Tony | BT2 | Mar 1980 – Jul 1982 | 1 Main | Where is everyone at? |
Burton, Jerry (Burt) ![]() | A3 | Mar 1980 – Feb 1982 | AIMD | Basically grew up on the FID and enjoyed every minute of it, well for the most part. Looking for the many buddies who ran Jax beach with me!! |
Lindberg, Andy | PHAN | Mar 1980 – Sep 1984 | OP | 2+ med cruises and Philly Slep and a lifetime of memories Now I'm a tattoo artist and a construction worker email actattoo61@gmail.com |
Partin, Paul | HT2 | Mar 1980 – Mar 1982 | R | It was both the best of times and the worst of times for me |
Williams, Larry | AMH3 | Mar 16, 1980 – Jun 1, 1983 | AIMD Hydraulic Shop 52A | |
Schutz, Mark | HM3 | Mar 28, 1980 – Sep 29, 1981 | Medical | Hey to fellow corpsmen of FID. Hope all are doing well. Enjoyed the good times, glad we got out alive! What's up to... Lammers, Scurrah, Manley, Bittle, McFeely, Beebe, Drummond, Aguillen.. |
Orski, Mike | ABHC(AW) | Apr 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1989 | V-3/Air | Good to see Sammy on line Mike and some of the other guys. I injoyed the FID so much I went back for a second tour. The best people I have ever served with. Hope every one is well take care. |
Crawford, Michael | ABE2 | Apr 15, 1980 – Apr 20, 1982 | V-2 | Served as the V-2 Division Training PO for about 4-6 months then moved up to Bow Cats, CAT # 1. Had a great time and served with a great group of men. At that time we were wild and we smiled alot. We could shoot them as fast as they brought them! |
Bone, Steve | BT4/ BOILER TECH | May 1980 – Aug 1982 | ENG. | |
Rice, George | E3 | May 1980 – Aug 1981 | 1st | Had an absoloute blast on board for getmo and med cruises. |
Benson, Wally | Ams3 | May 1980 – Dec 1982 | AIMD | Tire shop |
Penegor, Tom | ET2 | May 1980 – Oct 28, 1984 | OE | Looking to reconnect with more Shipmates. Had a reunion with 7 other OE sailors from '81/'82 cruises in July 2016. I am on Facebook. I have images of '82 cruise in my Albums there. |
Payne, Donny | mm1 | May 1, 1980 – May 1, 1986 | p-aft 2-mmr | Hay, just looking for 2 main people to see whats up. |
Cummings, Ronnie | abe2 | May 1, 1980 – Aug 18, 1982 | v2 | hey kevin (harley) davidson,brian weibe any of you guys out there,its been a long time. i think kevin moved to the pensacola area upon discharge. |
Davison, Paul | E-5 | May 5, 1980 – May 5, 1983 | AG | Anyone Whata talk about our time in navy or after, that was in Weather department? |
Sidner, George/sid | E-4/ABE-3 | Jun 1980 – Nov 1982 | V-2 | On FID, I worked on deck w/ BOW CATS & GEAR RATS as HOOK UP & HOLD BACK or HOOK RUNNER Transferd to CV 62 then Shore duty, Ive served also in USARMY & Finally the USMC,Gotta 3rd wife a Harley and time,shoot me e-mail,I'll shoot back. T |
Pierce, Joseph M. (Mike) | E 5 | Jun 1980 – Dec 3, 1983 | Airwing | |
Morgan, Doug | MS3 | Jun 1980 – Sep 1981 | S-2 | had a lot of fun un the med. looking to hear from other cooks. Worked aft store rooms. With Steve Salley, Hung out with Jeff Miller |
Burress, George G | ABF 3 | Jun 1980 – Jan 15, 1983 | V 4 | I worked Below Decks Repair. Pump room and Filter Operator. |
McFeely, Eugene | HM2 | Jun 1, 1980 – Sep 8, 1981 | Medical | I hope all my former shipmates are doing well. |
Philip, Levin | AZC | Jun 9, 1980 – Jul 31, 1981 | AIMD | |
Dashnau, Gregg | AX2 | Jun 27, 1980 – Jun 27, 1984 | AIMD IM3 DIV. | |
Schumacher, Dave "shoe" | AC2 | Jul 1980 – Aug 1982 | OC | |
Decrosta, Paul | e2 | Jul 1, 1980 – | ms | worked in the MS office with dirk and the CW Rugiero. Hung out with Jeff Miller ...Naples was fun. |
Pastula, Al | MM3 | Jul 13, 1980 – Jul 31, 1983 | A-div. aft 02 N2 plant | Looking for all Aft and forward 02-N2 plant mike shomin, Gary pitcock, art Ramstrom, Tom Haley,Lowell Luce,Mark waltich,dave deboisblanc,and the A-div boys |
Lammers, Greg | SA-SN WHILE ONBOARD; LATER HM3 | Aug 1980 – Dec 1981 | MEDICAL | Hey, Is there anyone else out there who served aboard the FID. Mark Schutz just signed on. What about the others? |
Hall, Andrew | HM2 | Aug 1980 – Mar 1983 | H | |
Hennig, Erik (Radar) | QMSE | Aug 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1981 | Navigation | |
Navarre, Bill | YEOMAN | Aug 4, 1980 – Sep 1, 1983 | x4/w4 | work captains office, and moved to weapon office |
Pastula, Al | MM-3 | Aug 16, 1980 – Jun 22, 1983 | a gang | aft 02 plant looking for dave deboisblanc mike shomin art ramstrom rob mcCoy all O2 boys forward and aft we had a great time on the fid. |
Paxton, Brian | AE2 | Sep 1980 – Jan 1981 | IM3 | Short time on here after Saratoga when to Philly. Got out Jan 1981 |
Banks, Paul / Pappy | AZAN | Sep 1980 – Feb 1982 | IM3 | What a rust bucket |
Seeger, PETTYOFFICER.SEEG | ABE 2 | Sep 1980 – May 1986 | V 2 BOW & WAIST CATS | ALSO TAD TO THE SARATOGA AND INDEPENDENCE DURING SLEP. HOWDY BOY'S . CRASHED AND BURNED LOST A LEG RESIDEING IN WATFORD ENGLAND . |
Seeger, PETTYOFFICER.SEEG | ABE 2 | Sep 1980 – May 1986 | V 2 BOW & WAIST CATS | ALSO TAD TO SARATOGA AND INDEPENDANCE DURING SLEP. HOWDY BOYS. CRASHED AND BURNED LOST A LEG CURRENTLY RESIDING IN WATFORD , ENGLAND. |
Seeger, Timothy ![]() | ABE 2 | Sep 1980 – May 1986 | V-2 WAIST AND BOW CATS | WELL I KIND OF EXPECTED MORE OF US TO HAVE SIGNED ON HERE. HELLO MR ROTES AND MR PETERMAN. MY EMAIL ADD. yank2009@live.co.uk |
Seeger, Timothy ![]() | Sep 1980 – May 1986 | V-2 WAIST AND BOW CATS | NOTHING LIKE SHOOTIN' SMOKER'S OFF CAT 4 WHEN THE BOW WENT DOWN . GO THUNDER CAT. HEY DAN WOT UP MAN? | |
Herman, Thomas | YNSN | Sep 1980 – Jun 1984 | VO/V1 | Started in the Air Office then switched to V-1 as Division Yeoman then back to the Air Office for SLEP. |
Deluca, Chuck | ABH | Sep 1, 1980 – Sep 1, 1984 | V-1 | |
Burke, Richard (Rick) | HTFN | Sep 1, 1980 – Aug 1982 | Repair | Left Forrestal CV-59 in 1982 due to a broken leg |
Vitito, Richard | BT2 | Sep 15, 1980 – Oct 10, 1982 | Boilers Division | I ran the boiler repair shop from 80-82. Would like to hear from any BT's or MM's from the Main spaces during that time. I retired from the Navy in 1993. I live in Jacksonville Fl. |
Clintsman, Guy | MM2 | Sep 20, 1980 – Sep 20, 1985 | A- | |
Wilke, Tim | HT3 | Sep 21, 1980 – Dec 1984 | R=Div | It took so long, I'm glad too find this site to see my shipmates! |
Coughlin, Michael | AK3 | Sep 28, 1980 – Jan 20, 1983 | S-9, S-1 | |
Bessling, Jerry/bezz | e2 | Oct 1980 – | aimd | Looking for dutch vandmere all other crew mates from80 to82 are amy of you are lawers in ill I need your help or working with reg. Agency contact me at 12175926029, Ihave problem I need some help with,. Thank you FID vet |
Little, Steven | e 5 | Oct 21, 1980 – Jul 11, 1982 | air frames flight deck trouble shooter | |
Milne, Mark | E-5 | Oct 26, 1980 – Jul 1982 | E | Had a damn good time in the Heavy Power Shop giving Briggs a hard time |
Wilson, Dennis | Nov 1980 – Nov 1983 | OI | nicknamed shorty | |
Alier, Steven | Nov 1980 – Jan 21, 1983 | G-1 V-4 | ||
Ybarra, John Nick Name Blue | SM2 | Nov 12, 1980 – Apr 9, 1982 | CS Division | Worked with a great bunch of folks, SR. Chief Briaynt was my boss and was a pleaseure. Miss them all. |
Rent, Paul | AK3 | Nov 25, 1980 – Jul 26, 1983 | S-9 | Served proudly on the FID for several years with a bunch of super guys. Wish I could locate some of the old BHMH crew from the MEZ. |
Roseberry, William "Bill" | SM2 | Nov 28, 1980 – Jun 15, 1985 | CS | My first and proudest ship, The "FID" was the beginning of a long career. I am retired now after 14 years in the Navy followed by 11 years in the Texas Army National Guard. |
Lopez, Francisco | OS3 | Dec 1980 – Jan 1983 | OI | Hey guys...remember me? I missed ship's movement in Spain, and did alot of stuff I'm not proud of. Thankful for having been given eternal life, and forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ our Lord. God bless you. Franco |
Simmons, Harry | DPSN | Dec 10, 1980 – Jun 5, 1982 | Supply/ data processing | worked in supply/data processing, then got transfered up to OZ Div (intelligence) for a year , went back down to supply div after rehaul and got flown off in the Med 2 days before she went through the suiz canal. |
Carr, Gary | MSSA - MS2 | Dec 11, 1980 – Jun 14, 1983 | s-2, flag | Reported from a sub the stayed on board into SLEP in Philly then Re-upped for NAS Brunswick, maine IC3 Michael J. Melton..... Where are you?? (PLAT-LENS) |
Welch, Glen | E-3 FN | Dec 17, 1980 – Dec 17, 1984 | P-5 | just looking for some ol friends. where is david johnson,mike blaner,roberts,Issacs. |
Morgan, Ronald "Mike" | SK2 | Dec 27, 1980 – Dec 15, 1984 | S9 and S1 | Former MEZZER here. We need a get together in Philly!!! Hello Rent and Culp. Anyone seen DP3 John Keyes? Retired SKCS(SW/AW) Sep 02 |
Morgan, Mike | E5 | Dec 27, 1980 – Jun 29, 1984 | Supply, S-1 and S-9 | where are all the box humpers? |
Morgan, Mike | SK2 | Dec 27, 1980 – Dec 27, 1984 | Supply S-9 Mezzanine | Hope to catch up old Boxhumpers from the mezz. |
Dethloff, Kevin (Tank) | AO3 | Dec 30, 1980 – Sep 2, 1984 | G-3 | mag -rat 2 meds long times and good times kevdethloff@yahoo.com |
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