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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 2085 crew members registered for the USS Forrestal (CV 59).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotelle, Craig | 1989 – 1991 | |||
| Hanson, Cary | IC2 | 1989 – Sep 11, 1993 | Engineering E-Div & Maint-QA | "Forest Fire" a ship you love to hate to love. I have many good memories serving onboard with a good crew. I was also part of the decommissioning crew and was sad to see her go. |
| Fowler, Jd | 1989 – | |||
| Williams, Clarence Michael | AT4 | 1989 – 1992 | ||
| Cleve, Green | AO1 | 1989 – 1992 | G-1/Flightdeck | |
| Childers, Jeffrey | WT 2 | 1989 – 1991 | WEPS / "W" | Worked in FWD and AFT SASS with some great guys. |
| Smith, Edward | BT 2 | 1989 – 1991 | B division (water lab) | |
| Powell, Allen | AN | 1989 – 1992 | V-3 and RMD | There will never be another FID. A great crew and ship. Made the Final Cruise in 91. |
| Hooper, Lee | AN | 1989 – 1993 | s-9 ato v4 | I ENJOYED IT MEET ALOT OF GREAT SHIPMATES OVER THE YEARS LOST COMM WITH THEM LIKE TO SAY HI SEE HOW THERE DOING NOW |
| Yesaitis, Eddie | MM2 | 1989 – 1993 | P-FWD | Anyone from 4MMR during '91 cruise please contact me. |
| Davis, James | ABE 3 | 1989 – 1993 | V-2 Waist Cats | Was a great experience that I will never forget, the last time I seen the old girl was in the shipyard in Philadelphia. I wish I had a chance to show my son that ship, she will be missed. |
| Douthit, David | Undesignated Airman / AOAN | 1989 – 1992 | V1 Div G1H Div | When I first came on the ship, I spent about 3 years in Air dept., Then after almost walking off the bow after night flight ops, I decided it was time for a new job and went to Weapons dept. G1H. I had a great time... |
| Terry, Robert | AMS2 | 1989 – 1990 | VA-37 | great ship, awesome crew |
| Noles, Allen | AT3 | 1989 – 1992 | AIMD | |
| Runderson, Runde | MM1 | 1989 – 1992 | M - Division | Looking for the rest of the 2 Aux Crew. Please sound off! |
| Wells, Edward | EM5 | 1989 – 1992 | E | |
| Howell, Robert | Abe3 | 1989 – 1992 | V-2 | Enjoyed my time on the Fid. Made many friends. |
| Mason, Thomas | AO3 | 1989 – 1992 | G-1 Flight Deck Ordnance | Came aboard in 89 and I served on the flight deck until the Forrestal came to Pensacola as AVT-59 and I finished out the remainder of my enlistment with VS-32 attached to the USS America CV-66 |
| Lenoir, Geoffrey | ABH2/IT2 | Jan 1989 – May 1992 | V-1 | Crash&Smash Miss you guys!! |
| Swiger, Bill | AO1(AW) | Jan 1989 – May 1991 | G-1 Hangerdeck | |
| Franklin, Darrell | ABF3 | Jan 1989 – Sep 1991 | V-4 | Great experience serving in the Navy and stationed aboard this carrier. |
| Farrier, Charles | MM2 | Jan 1989 – Dec 1991 | PAFT 2 AUX.. #2 Evap/gen room | i hated all the long hot hours spent down in that pit...then again i did get to make friens with alot of great SHIPMATES... |
| Curry, Brian | AK3 | Jan 1, 1989 – Jul 1, 1992 | S-6 | Best times of my life was during my Navy years. Great experience and many memories from the FID. Didn't keep in touch with anyone after I got out. If anyone served during the same time, please contact me to say hello. |
| Cooper, Coop | IC1 | Jan 1, 1989 – Feb 1, 1992 | E Division | E division and supply used to do battle. |
| Josey, Rico | E-1 | Jan 14, 1989 – Jun 1, 1989 | V-3 | Enjoyed short tenure on the FID and hoopin' at the base gym...Still residing at home in the ATL (1 dau/grandson & 2 sons);A&P; Master of Aeronautical Science/Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University;Flight Training Soon |
| Lenoir, Geoffre | ABH-2 | Feb 1989 – May 1992 | V-1 (Crash&Salvage) | I remember the toilet paper story from Capt Thomasy. Capt mast on the flight deck!! All the ports, all the nights falling down drunk. Best times of my life!! "Will we stay or will we go"!! Loved that one!! |
| Gaona, James | mm3 | Feb 1989 – Aug 1993 | 4mmr eng | if anyone remembers say hello |
Edwards, James  | ABH2 | Feb 1989 – Dec 1990 | V-1 | FLY 3 PO (YELLOW SHIRT) |
| Rubalcaba, Rene (Rico) | AN/PC | Feb 8, 1989 – Jan 8, 1989 | VA-37 Bulls | Air wing was great. By the way what was below the hangar bay? |
| Bonett, Anthony | AG2 | Feb 13, 1989 – Jul 28, 1992 | Operations Weather | Enjoyed 3 1/2 years on the greatest carrier to ever sail. Two med cruises, one Carib, jaunt and a stellar fleet week in New York. God bless the FID |
| Thurman, Greg | ABH 3 | Mar 1989 – Oct 1993 | V-1 Crash & Salvage | Served aboard FID from 3/89 10/93 in V-1 Div/Crash & Salvage Rock Dave Joe Kirk Rod John Geoff, Curtis and Bobby,CWO3 "Air Bos'n" Don Johnson Chief Flecher & Long, Kirkland RIP Would love to hear from the crew again. gthurman@hotm |
| Polumbo, Doug ( Polo) | DC2 | Mar 1989 – Jul 1992 | Repair | Great Experience with some really good people..FID shipmates email me @ doug.polumbo@webstervet.com |
| Baccigalopi, John | BT3 | Mar 1989 – Sep 1993 | B AUX | worked in the oil lab. looking for others |
| Bruce, Mathew | abf3 | Mar 1989 – Sep 1992 | V4 | I worked all areas of the aviation fuels including the lab. |
| Irons, Bobby | MM3 | Mar 10, 1989 – Sep 9, 1992 | ||
| Bell, John | BTFN | Mar 17, 1989 – Sep 9, 1992 | PM | where's the PM crew? |
| Blackman, R. Alex | AN | Apr 1989 – Oct 1990 | V-4 | |
| Thomas, Billy | AO3 | Apr 14, 1989 – Apr 16, 1990 | AIMD | Worked in he AIMD AO Shop would love to hear from any other AO's! |
| Joshua, Errol "Josh" | EM3 | Apr 17, 1989 – Apr 17, 1993 | E | Looking to reunite with old shipmates. |
| Lass, Patric | DC1(SW) | Apr 27, 1989 – Sep 1, 1993 | Repair | Great tour. |
| Brown, Gary Aka Skinney | ET2 | May 1989 – Jun 1993 | Radar | In time most memories turn into good ones. I certainly was not happy to be on a ship then but I am glad now that I did it. |
| Prochaska, Kurt | LTJG | May 1989 – May 1991 | OZ | She was a good ship with a fine crew. I did two work-ups and one Med cruise. |
| Thiele, John | Pr3 | May 1989 – Dec 1991 | Vf-11 | |
| Noble, Jamie | FC2 CIWS TECH | May 1, 1989 – Jun 1, 1991 | OEM | Two Med cruises and lots of memories with my fellow Fire Controlmen, CIWS and NATO SeaSparrow techs. Send me an email. |
| Walker, Trey | OS2 | May 1, 1989 – Dec 10, 1992 | OI | good times! OPS/OI call me! 334-419-0855 |
| Webber, Joseph | E4 | May 3, 1989 – | MSSN | |
| Weber, Stephen | RM3 | May 8, 1989 – Sep 1, 1992 | Comm/CR | I enjoyed serving on the FID, best years of my life and miss my buddies I served with in the Comm dept |
| Medina, Alfredo " Bubba: | CS1(SW/AW) | May 12, 1989 – Jan 3, 1993 | S-2 Cargo | My first ship the FID and still holds a lot of memories and forever keep it with me , Every ones knows me , I'm the food keeper and coffee issuer. The only MS that never worked in the Galley did a real good job in cargo. |
| Alleman, Jarrod | MM3 | Jun 1989 – Feb 1990 | MMR 4 | |
| Ruiz, Eddie | MS3 | Jun 1989 – Jan 1992 | S-2 Cargo | Left Navy in 92. Graduated from NMSU in 97. I am exec director of Soc Service agency in New Mexico. Still think of the FID. I still keep in touch with Brocato of S-2 and SK2 Ruiz. I see Medina is listed. What up Bubba. |
| Welfel, Scott | OS2 | Jun 1989 – Dec 1992 | OI | |
| Larios, Eric | HM | Jun 1989 – Feb 1994 | Medical | |
| Loftus, Brian | MM2 E5 | Jun 1, 1989 – Apr 1, 1993 | 2UAX PAFT | 2AUX CREW will always live and breath. Had some wonderful shipmates and worked hard amd played harder. Anyone want to contact bloftus07@gmail.com in touch with Rundy and Sweet Chuck |
| Stull, Greg | OSSN | Jun 9, 1989 – Oct 10, 1990 | operations | |
| Brown, Troy | SH2 | Jun 15, 1989 – Sep 15, 1993 | S-3 Supply | I was an SH2 assigned to S-3 Supply Division. I now live in Pensacola and work at the Escambia Sheriff's Office as a Detective. The FID was great. |
| Richard, Rich | IC3 | Jul 1989 – May 1992 | I will never forget standing on the flightdeck as we passed through the Straights of Gibralter on a Med Cruise. Too bad I will not be able to show my children the ship on which I served this country. It is a great loss !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |
| Gubanski, Robert E. | AZ2 | Jul 1989 – Apr 12, 1990 | VA-37 Bulls | Proud to have been a part of the FID and would love to hear from anyone who was in VA-37/VFA-37 from 1989 to 1992. |
| Campbell, Jeffrey | sk3 | Jul 1989 – Jul 1993 | s-9 | |
| Gil, Laurence | 0-2 | Jul 6, 1989 – Nov 17, 1990 | Supply | Great Crew. |
| Taylor, Jon | MM2 | Jul 12, 1989 – Sep 11, 1993 | P-FWD/1 AMR | |
| Powell, Jim | Aug 1989 – Jun 1992 | G-3 Wepons Admin Ships Security QA | i was one of the last AO'S to leave the ship in Pensacola other than AO1 Crocker | |
| Turner, Mike | IC3 | Aug 1989 – Aug 1990 | E Division | Glad to have served with a Great crew! Memories, as if it were yesterday! |
| Drake, Matthew | E3 Gunners Mate | Aug 1989 – Apr 1992 | G2 Armory Weapons | I served as a .50 cal Gunner in the Ship’s Armory. Worked on Sprinkler Systems in Weapons mags, on small arms like .45’s, M16’s, M60’s, and 12 ga. Favorite task was line gunning, love fire and working with MARDET |
| Frausto, Mark Snowman | EN3 | Aug 7, 1989 – Jun 12, 1993 | A Div | Miss this ship really bad best days off my life. |
| Bryant, Harvey ( Big Brain ) | HT3 | Aug 10, 1989 – May 14, 1991 | REPAIR | I started out in the CHT shop, and ended up in the METAL SHOP. I'm about to retire in 2009 and without a dought there's no other ship that could even hold a candle to the crew of the ( FID ). Look me up REPAIR ( harvey.bryant@navy.mil) |
| Harris, Rodrick | MM3 | Aug 16, 1989 – Aug 16, 1993 | ||
| Ramirez, Jesse | E-7 DCC | Aug 20, 1989 – Jul 20, 1993 | REPAIR | Best Ship and crew I've had the privaledge to serve with in the last 23 years. Had a great time onboard her. I won't ever forget you Mighty FID. Thanks for the memories.Retirements only 4 months away. I think I'm happy about it. |
| Dixon, Mike | E-4/ HT3 | Aug 26, 1989 – Jan 15, 1991 | Repair | |
| Ownbey, Jeff "Op" | AS2 | Sep 1989 – Jan 1992 | AIMD IM-4 | Served aboard FID with a great bunch of fellas, had alot of fun, visited alot of places. I sometimes feel a little nostalgic about times long since gone by. I have managed to keep up with a few old pals from the crew. Hope to hear from more of them. |
| Pennington, Jason | HM3 | Sep 1989 – Mar 1993 | VF 31 | |
| Breaux III, John | ABH3 | Sep 1989 – Sep 8, 1992 | V-3 | Some of my most memorable moments and some of the best guys I ever had the pleasure of meeting I owe to the Navy. I wouldn't change not a single experience during my time on-board Forrestal. Thanks for the memories!!!!!! |
| Luttman, John W. | EN 1 | Sep 1, 1989 – Sep 11, 1993 | A and R | Finest ship and best crew I ever worked with. |
| James, Kelly | DP1 (SW/AW) | Sep 1, 1989 – Mar 15, 1991 | OZ | Proudly served on board the USS Forrestal. |
| Pyrtle, James | MM3 | Sep 12, 1989 – Aug 27, 1991 | #4 Engineroom | I don't remember alot cause I'm an even bigger dumbass now than I was then but I do remember what I remember I can remember that anyway. |
| Mathis, Sage | ADAN | Sep 14, 1989 – Feb 15, 1992 | IM-2 | Started out in S-9 for a year, afterwards to the jet shop right under the "Mezz"! FID was my first command and everytime I flew over PNSY after decomm I dropped a tear. Glad she's still out there holding my memories. "OL Girl" wil |
| Carcamo, Jose | E6/AS1 | Sep 21, 1989 – Jan 30, 1992 | IM-4 | |
| Cummings, Brian C. | SKSN E-3 | Oct 1989 – Mar 1993 | S-9 | Had a great tour and met alot of friends that I have lost touch with. |
| Borcherding, Carl | WT2 | Oct 1989 – Feb 1993 | "W" Weapons (TAD to Security) | I LOVED FID!!!! Spent 6 months out of a 4 year assignment in "W" division (in Forward and Aft SASS), the rest of the time was TAD to Security Department. Served as a TAD Watch Commander and Command Investigator almost the entire time. |
| Hoilman, Glenn / H-daddy | AT1 | Oct 1989 – Mar 1992 | AIMD/IM1 & IM3 also 12 months Ships Master-at-Arms | IM1 IMRL/TOL Manager IM3 RADCOM Shop 2 Supervisor Security Command Drug Screening Coordinator/Investigations |
| Ron, Ray | AK3 | Oct 1989 – May 1991 | Supply S-9 | Was on the last cruise with her, then to Pensacola. |
| Kester, Kdog | MM2 | Oct 16, 1989 – Sep 2, 1993 | M Division | Worked in 3 Main Machinery Room Qualified Top Watch Decom Crew Last Med cruise MMC Yell,MMC Kimberly,MM1 MCcune, and the rest of crew I miss you all.Peace be with you.Finally retired MM1 Kester. |
| Leveston Jr, James | E-4 AO | Oct 29, 1989 – Jul 26, 1992 | I was in -3 division bomb assembly and i am looking for all my homies so i can catch up. Damm I miss my dogs we had the best time. Get at me. | |
| Powers, Kenneth | IC3 | Nov 1989 – 1992 | V2 | Great time and great people. |
| Carter, Kevin | IC3 | Nov 1989 – Sep 2003 | V-2 Plat/Lens | My first ship. Good times!!! Especially Rhodes Greece. |
| Hoffman, Marty | IC1 | Nov 1989 – Nov 1992 | V-2 | Assigned to PLAT/LENS. |
| Norton, Bruce | OS2 | Nov 10, 1989 – Feb 1992 | OI | |
| Borcherding, Carl | WT2 | Nov 14, 1989 – Feb 26, 1993 | Weapons "W" | Assigned to "W" division (forward and aft SASS) and was TAD to Security Department during both of the ship's final MED cruises. Loved my time on the FID; hope to see her again some day. |
| Willemsen, Scott | ABE3 | Nov 30, 1989 – Oct 15, 1992 | V-2 | Served in Waist Cats but to all in Air Dept. Best bunch of guys I ever served with...many a friend made on that ol girl and alot of good times. Thanks Ol girl |
| Austin, Lowell | IC2 | Dec 1989 – Nov 1992 | V2 | |
| Barnett, Keif | PC3 | Dec 3, 1989 – Nov 21, 1994 | S-8 | (RIP) This is posted by ABF1 Kenneth D. Lake . The brother is truly missed. |
| Dones, Robert | ABE3 | Dec 9, 1989 – May 7, 1993 | V-2 Div. Arresting Gear | Great times, met good friends, and unforgettable memories. RIP to my Buddy ABE3 Paul G. Montealegre (Monte.) who also served onboard. from 1989-1993. I would like to say Hi to all of the shipmates that served with me. |
| Krumins, Steven | AC2 | Dec 12, 1989 – Dec 12, 1992 | OC | |
| Bradley, Tim | e 3 | Dec 12, 1989 – Mar 23, 1993 | V3 | I enjoyed my time onboard the FID it was an experience.it was the good old days.like to know how my navy buddies are doin.lm married we hav 2 beautiful little girls and a baby boy on the way.the mighty FID lives on. |
| Bradley, Tim | ABHAN | Dec 13, 1989 – Mar 23, 1993 | V3 | The Forrestal was a memorable ship i meet a lot of nice people i must admit I miss that ship.It help turn me into the man I am today.I miss all my chilling buddies,drinking buddies.it was GREAT being on that ship |
| Rodriguez, Edwin | ABH3 | Dec 20, 1989 – Aug 17, 1991 | V-3 | I WOULDN'T TRADE MY EXPERIENCE ABOARD HER FOR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD!!! |
| Herrera, Julio C | ABE3 | Dec 20, 1989 – Aug 18, 1993 | V-2 AIR | Greetings from the Gear Rats, loved Mayport, Pesacola and Philly! I had great times and great friends. |
| Lake, Kenneth (Dc Kid) | ABF3 | Dec 22, 1989 – Oct 2, 1992 | V-4 | I MISS THIS SHIP IT WAS A FAMILY THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN |
| Brinson, Greg | mm3 | Dec 30, 1989 – May 6, 1993 | p-aft 2amr | |
| McKnight, Matthew | ABH3 | Dec 31, 1989 – Sep 6, 1992 | V-1 | Great place to start life. |
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