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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).
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 | 1981 – 1981 | 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blary, Steven | IC3 | 1981 – 1983 | Electrical | |
| Barnes, Rodney | AO3 | 1981 – 1984 | G-3 | AOAN "Mag-Rat" in Weapons\G-3 Div. during '81 & '82 cuises; 90 days TAD in the Galley @ end of '81 cruise; Firewatch @ Philly shipyard; Then back to Mag-Shop until 10\84 release as an AO-3. |
| Madrid, Tim | AMH 3 | 1981 – 1983 | VF-74 | I spent some of the best times of my life serving on this old girl. I am always looking for old mate from the squadrons on board. Kenny Lown from HS3, Are you out there? |
| Perkins, Mark | AIRMAN | 1981 – 1982 | AIMD IM1 | I was a non-rate right out of bootcamp when I got to the FIDLIC. I was attached to AIMD IM1 division working in Production Control. I have quite a few polaroids from those days if anyone recognizes me and has any interest in the pics. |
| Roberts, Rick | DPSN | 1981 – 1983 | S-7 | I had some good times in S-7. I saw that a good buddy of mine is here. John Keyes |
| Blaner, Mike | MM3 | 1981 – 1985 | MM | |
| White, Michael | AN | 1981 – 1983 | V-2 Wast Cats | |
| Silberberg, Bill | PH | 1981 – 1984 | Photo Lab | Found a few of us; Andy Lindberg - Mike Doeschot - Marco Flores (look me up) Robert Shadwick my email is nikalai@optonline.net - been looking for you Marco! How you been? |
| Bruno, Robert (Steve) | MMFA | 1981 – 1983 | P5 | |
| Lykins, Rick (Floyd The Barber) | E2 / SH | 1981 – | supply | been a few yrs since left FID, like to here from anyone I served with esp. supply S3 div like to see FID again read she was going to be a naval museum I left her in Philly when she went into overhaul went to USS Claude V. Ricketts DDG-5 |
| Adams (Deceased), John Michael (Mike) | PH2 | 1981 – Sep 13, 1981 | unknown | I am Mike's sister. He was lost at sea on September 13, 1981. Anyone who has photos of him or even stories of him please do not hesitate to contact me Kristine Rose kroseky@gmail.com |
| Bender, Danny | E1 | 1981 – 1983 | A div | looking back this one some of the best years of my life,would love to connect with mm joeseph moss, mm danny jones,gm steve ledin or gm jeff dreys,bt huff,bt gale garrett,any of the old a division crew,steam heat shop |
| Lykins, Rick | SHSN | 1981 – 1983 | S3 | first ship, awesome ship and shipmates. sad to see great ships decommissioned and scrapped. |
| Voiles, Chase | SN | 1981 – 1982 | VA-83 | Loved the Med Cruise 82', especially Benidorm and Naples on the Forrestal (CV-59). Will never forget our transit thru the Suez Canal. |
| Rust, Doug | ABH3 | 1981 – 1984 | V1 CRASH | |
| May, Michael | EN to EN2 | 1981 – 1983 | A division Boat shop | Best time of my life, Served as Admirals Barge Engineer for Rear ADM Lewis Chatham, Had to be best job on the FID. Hello to Lew Paddock and BM1 William Dunn Contact mdmay-2@msn.com |
| Helms, Mitchel | EN-1 | 1981 – 1983 | A-Division | I remember getting to Mayport to join my command and got out of the cab in front of the FORRESTAL, WOW , she was an awesome ship, she was battered and old, but i was was so proud..She made me grow up very fast at 17 |
| Hebert, Jake | BT1(SW) | 1981 – 1984 | B | |
| Suarez, Michael Tomahawk | Ar1 | 1981 – 1981 | V4 | Looking for Steve Harless |
| Randy, Campbell | ASE2 | 1981 – 1982 | AIMD IM-4 | |
| Kelly, John | AN | 1981 – Aug 1982 | V-1 | |
| Mominee, Joe | HM 2 | Jan 1981 – Sep 1982 | VF 74 | I enjoyed some fine navy days on the FID |
| Burke, Rick | HTFN | Jan 1981 – 1982 | R | Great time till I broke my leg, left in 82 before the FID left for SLEP in Philly, looking for other Repair guys, I worked the Headshop-Pipe, wheres Fredrick, the man, big E, ect... |
| Felske, Phill | E-3 | Jan 1981 – Jul 1982 | Engineering | Was only onboard for a short time in the Engineering Division, then was sent to A School. Enjoyed Mayport very much. |
| Fitzpatrick, Michael | HT3 | Jan 1981 – Jun 1983 | R | Worked in the DC shop. Will never forget the FID |
| Launderville, Duane | MM3 | Jan 1981 – Jun 1984 | 4 MMR | 2 Med Cruises, 2 Caribbean Cruises, took the ship to Philly, and spent 2 years in Security. Ahhh, the memories... FID will hold a special place in my heart. |
| Haight, George | GMTC | Jan 1981 – Nov 1983 | W Division | This is where I made Chief! |
| Duane, Launderville | MM3 | Jan 1981 – Jun 26, 1984 | Engineering, 4 MMS | Sorry to see the old girl be sold and scrapped. Lots of memories, good and bad, on that ship. |
| Schofield, Mark Aka:skunk | AMHAN | Jan 1, 1981 – Mar 18, 1983 | VS-30 Diamondcutters | Awsome times. Rember Benidorm! Hubba Bubba,Cisco were you guys at. |
| Culp, Fish | sk3 | Jan 1, 1981 – Nov 15, 1984 | s9 | looking for bhmf'rs |
| Fawcett, Glenn | PH3 | Jan 2, 1981 – Feb 2, 1983 | OP | Still taking pictures. |
| Buchanan, Buck | HT-2 | Jan 2, 1981 – Nov 19, 1984 | R division & T.A.D. | I spent most of my time on the FID doing TAD to other divisions. MAAs and the ship's rehab department, while in-port at Mayport, FL. Always had the impression my Division officer didn't like me very well... |
| Whitney, Tom | PN3 | Jan 9, 1981 – May 10, 1984 | Training/Personnel | Hello shipmates! Retired from the Navy as Command Master Chief in 2010 after 30 years. Was able to go on board Forrestal when she was berthed In Newport, RI for several years back in 2004. Sad to see her go! |
| Perry, Gregg | ET2 | Jan 15, 1981 – Jun 30, 1984 | OE | The First Secretary Of Defense, James Vincent Forrestal. A man "taken" from us, (not by his own hand as some would have us believe). A Visionary, a Patriot, a Man. RIP http://www.dcdave.com/poet15/140512.htm |
| Belton, Rhondie Boo | ABF3 | Jan 20, 1981 – Jun 22, 1983 | V4 | I Grew up Quickly! |
| Joyner, Mike | AMHAN | Feb 1981 – May 17, 1982 | VA85 | Was stationed in airframes division of VA85. Looking for people I used to know on Med cruise 81. |
Moore, Richard (Rick)  | SM2 / SM1(SW) | Feb 1981 – Dec 1984 | CS | Haze grey and underway. Mediterranean Yacht Club 53 consecutive days at sea. Boat Signalman. LPO. Sailor of the Year. SLEP. |
| Bischak, Bobby | EM2 | Feb 1981 – Jun 1984 | E | |
| Simonds, Tj | ABE2 | Feb 1, 1981 – Sep 1, 1984 | V2 | Ahoy shipmates ! Bow Cats 81,82 cruises. got out in Philly in 84. Married with fam and living in the Philly burbs. Sill see Woody and Jimbo. Hi Danny G , Arron Alli, and the gang. Contact me here or look me up on FB |
| Persico, Ken | gmt2 | Feb 3, 1981 – Jan 8, 1983 | W DIV | i enjoyed my time on board the ship |
| Rudolph, John | RMSA/RM3 | Feb 10, 1981 – Mar 13, 1983 | COMM/CR | Looking forward to the day when I can bring my family onboard when she becomes a museum in Baltimore MD. |
| Collins, Jeffrey | ABE1 | Feb 15, 1981 – Aug 5, 1986 | V2 | |
| Laughrun, Jerry | LT | Mar 1981 – Apr 1983 | Engineering | |
| Foti, Joseph | AK2 | Mar 1981 – Apr 1985 | S -1 | FID was my 1st ship - did 20 yrs - retired in Oct 2001, working with US Navy ROTC at Marquette University, joe.foti@mu.edu - Mike Morgan, John Keyes were are you?? Hey FID crew come join the USS Forrestal Association - reunions every year. |
| Headley, Tim | MM2 | Mar 1981 – Oct 1984 | A Div | First ship, most memories, and most of them good. |
| Culp, Mark | SK3 | Mar 1, 1981 – Nov 1, 1984 | S-9 | Looking for the BHMF'ers from the 'Mez! |
| Flores, Marco | E3 | Mar 23, 1981 – Aug 24, 1983 | op | looking for my best mate michael douchott. have been looking for many years. can anyone help? last seen in ca. |
| McConnell, Christopher | QM | Apr 1, 1981 – Jun 29, 1982 | Navigation | christopherl43@hotmail.com I welcome shipmates I have served with send me a e-mail |
| Hammonds, Steve [critter] | E-3 Boiler Tech | Apr 10, 1981 – | Engineering {Oil Shack] | All you oil shack folks out there, it would be nice to hear from you if you get this message. It was great working with you for the most part. Sure am wondering where you are. |
| Speelman, Ted | PC3 | May 1981 – May 1983 | ADMIN | enjoyed working with everyone in the ships postoffice |
| Justin, Joel | DP3 | May 1981 – Jul 1982 | S-7 | Some of the best year of my life! Chief Cavanaugh, Mike Bush and I logged hundreds of miles running on the flight deck when flight ops secured. Became a bluenose that year after extending a med cruise. Would enjoy hearing from ex-mates. |
| Dashnau, Gregg "Dash" | AX2 | May 13, 1981 – Jun 28, 1984 | AIMD IM-3 | |
| Lewis, Rick | SK3 | May 14, 1981 – Dec 18, 1983 | Supply MEZ | Looking for old shipmates |
| Ferrera, Jose | FM/ABH-3 | May 28, 1981 – Feb 1985 | P-4/V-1 | I got on board as an fireman recruit and left as an ABH-3. I severed on board P-4 division in Engineering in 1981, then went to the flight deck to V-1 division in 1982. In the yards I was in security till I left in 85. |
| Sidner, George | ABE2 + some | Jun 1, 1981 – Jan 1, 1983 | V-2 Division | Howdy Brothers, I hope years & miles have been kind to y'all. I retired after USN/ARMY/USMC,I'm living,riding & remodling in Texas. The Pool room is about done.Say HI if ya get a chance,"Fair winds & Full Sails"Brothers |
| Smith, Paul | MMCS | Jun 5, 1981 – 1986 | P-5 DIV, EX DIV, RMD | Best ship I ever sailed, best crew I ever steamed with. Best 5 years of my 25 year career. From MM1 to MMCS. |
| Doeschot, Mike | Airmen | Jun 14, 1981 – May 11, 1985 | VO | None |
| Engeier, David | ABH-3 | Jun 22, 1981 – Jun 22, 1985 | V-3 | HAD AGREAT TIME HAY JOE WHERE YOU AT WE ARE STILL IN MTN.HOME AR. call me later |
| Cox, Robert | ABF3 | Jun 24, 1981 – Jun 20, 1985 | V 4 | It was the best experience I ever had, sometimes I wish I can go back in time, If it wasnt for my division officer and non commission officers and the chiefs of the air department and v4 I would not be where I am today |
| Gray, Robert | RMCM | Jun 30, 1981 – Jul 31, 1982 | Comm | Retired from the FID after 24.5 years in the greatest Navy on earth. |
| Ramirez, John (Jim) (e-z) | AMS | Jul 1981 – 1983 | VA-83 RAMPAGERS | 2 MED CRUISES/ MOVED ONTO USS CARL VINSON |
| Keyes, John | E4/DP | Jul 1981 – Jun 1986 | S-7 | Hey finally stumbled across this site. I met alot of good people during my time on the Forrestal, from Florida to Philly. Would love to hear from any and all that remember me as well. |
| Martinez, Steve | S E-4 SK | Jul 5, 1981 – Dec 15, 1982 | SUPPLY | |
| Godwin, Dennis | AD3 | Aug 1981 – Jul 1983 | VS-30 Powerplants | This was the best group of Sailors I've ever been with. |
| Bryson Jr., Donald NEW | Bt2 | Aug 11, 1981 – Mar 11, 1987 | B division 4mmr | |
| Creedon, Steve | ABE-3 | Sep 1981 – Dec 1983 | v-2 | worked arresting gear. mostly hook runner, but qualified at all topside stations. anyone who served with me please e-mail |
| Parks, Jeffrey | E-3 | Sep 1981 – May 15, 1985 | M | Served with some really good guys . Would Like to Know where some of those guys are now. |
| Deluca, Chuck | ABH3 | Sep 1, 1981 – Sep 1, 1986 | V-1 | |
| Lopez, Norberto | E3/Yeoman | Sep 9, 1981 – Apr 14, 1985 | Admin; Ships Safety Off., Legal Off., Captain's Off. | Hello to all the shipmates i served with, hope i can get in touch with, master at arms garcia, hull tech. braga, diaz, coquito. sure miss all you guys.Hope i can get in touch with some you. Hope life has been good to all |
| Parker, Bruce | PN3 | Sep 10, 1981 – May 15, 1984 | X-1 (Personnel) | In touch with most of the boys, looking for Garret Dowdell, Travis Hartsfield, Tom Whitney. |
| Knudsen, Neil | AT3 | Sep 20, 1981 – Jan 1, 1983 | AIMD | Served in AIMD Cal LAb as ship's co. MAde '82 MEd Cruise. Left ship in drydock, Philly and went to VA-83. Went to decommisining ceremony in '93. Was hoping to see her as a museum. |
| Osburn, Bob | DP2 | Oct 1, 1981 – 1984 | S7 | First ship. Worked in S7. Made some good friends. I retired after 26 years - both active (7) and reserve (19). I recoginize some names on here - Rick Roberts, Joel Justin, Joe Foti, Mike Bush. |
| Mesger, Steve | EN3 | Nov 1981 – Aug 1985 | A | Fixing the boats for BCD Lee. |
| Klemm, Richard | EN3 | Nov 1981 – Dec 1985 | A (Steam Heat Shop) | |
| Knudsen, Neil | AT-3 | Nov 1981 – Jan 1983 | AIMD | Cal-Lab |
| Pena, Jerry | PN3 | Nov 1981 – Feb 1985 | X1 Division (Personnel Office) | I was proud to have served on the Forrestal and to have served with the shipmates, airwing and marine detachments that were onboard when we deployed in 82. Forrestal was the best command in my 10 years in the Navy. |
| Bettencourt, Manny | PN | Nov 1, 1981 – Mar 1, 1982 | Personnel | |
| Gilbert, Robert | IS1 | Nov 2, 1981 – Apr 1, 1993 | OZ | |
| Gonzalez, Alfredo | PN2 | Nov 11, 1981 – Jul 24, 1985 | X-1 (Personnel) | |
| Pena, Jerry | PN3 | Nov 21, 1981 – Mar 23, 1985 | X1 Personnel Department | My best memories of the Navy happened on the Forrestal and I became a man while serving on the FID. After serving on other commands, I am especially proud to have served on the Forrestal. We had a GREAT crew! |
| Abrams, Kenneth Lamar | ET1 | Dec 1981 – Mar 1984 | OE |
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