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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 | 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 – 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindeman, Nathan | E-4 | 1990 – 1992 | V-4 | A time in my life that will be greatly missed. |
| Duncan, Jeffrey | AME | 1990 – 1991 | VFA-132 | Made the final cruise. Still my favorite ship. Pat Smart(special services) from Pittsburg PA., I'd love to here from you man! Dutch Shultz from 132 my Div.O. I'm at Sky Harbor Aviation,Craig Field, Jacksonville Fl. Feel free to contact me |
| Trevino, Roger | AKAN | 1990 – 1991 | S-6 | Made some good friends during my Navy years, great learning and growing experience. Roger Trevino rtre816@yahoo.com |
| Warman, Ty | MM2 | 1990 – 1992 | A | |
| Pointer, Brian | E3 | 1990 – 1991 | ENGINEER | I WAS AN IC3 IN THE ENGINEERING DEPT. |
| Roddam, Steve | E4 | 1990 – 1993 | V3 | The absolute best time and the best group of guys that anyone could ever hope to serve and work with. I miss the days aboard the Mighty FID! She was a great ship and she will always be a part of me. |
| Cochran, Anthony | LI2 | 1990 – 1993 | Executive | |
| Sockwell, Jeff | AT2 | 1990 – 1992 | IM3 | AIMD IM3 Division, Work Center 65G. ATS/NIATS night crew tech. |
| Prange, Paul | MM2 | 1990 – 1993 | A | Was my first ship, loved it. Have not see or heard from anyone though. Like to get up with some of the old crew. |
| William, Yaw | DC2 | 1990 – 1993 | Repair | A sailor first command becomes part of him, and part of him becomes part of the ship. Met my best friend on on the Forrestal, and now 23 years later we are still best friends. |
| Magill, Ken | YN3 | 1990 – 1992 | Engineering Admin | First command and it was the best in my eyes. |
| Boone, Richard Lee | MM6 | 1990 – 1992 | A | Hey Guys - Miss you guys and think of you often. Saw the ship in Portland ME before they made it a reef. I'm on FB, would love to hear from you. This was a great crew that I worked with. |
| Theil, John | E4 | 1990 – 1995 | marine detachment | |
| Banks, Bobby | E-3 | Jan 1, 1990 – May 4, 1992 | A-Gang | I was in A- gang really enjoyed my time there looking for old ship mates Personal number (256)404-5036 call or text |
| Mooney, Glenn | ABE | Jan 4, 1990 – Sep 5, 1992 | V2 Arresting gear | Mooney was my last name at the time. Remember me? |
| Neilson, Jason | AG2 | Jan 5, 1990 – Aug 14, 1992 | OA | After my time in the Navy, I continued my government career with the National Weather Service and set to retire in 2025 after 30 years |
| Harvey, Shawn (Harv) | PN3 | Jan 6, 1990 – Jan 14, 1992 | Executive(X-2) | Served as member of ships' company on the last 2 cruises on "FID". Without a doubt, the best time I had in the Navy. Looking for any of the guys that worked in the Personnel Office on these cruises.Like CAPT Thomassey says, "Have a fi |
| Delucci, Vince | PN | Jan 7, 1990 – Sep 15, 1992 | X-2 | |
| Phillips, Karriem | E6/DC1 | Jan 8, 1990 – Sep 20, 1993 | REPAIR | I truely miss this ship and it's crew. This command set the trend for the Navy's future and how it should be. Great Pride and Tradition, that is what this command and crew was about. Thanks for the Journey. |
| Dickerson, Carlton | AOAN | Jan 17, 1990 – Aug 22, 1992 | G-3/WEAPONS | THE BEST TIME OF MY MILITARY LIFE WAS ON THE FID. ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. MET SOME REAL GOOD PEOPLE AND MADE ALOT OF FRIENDS FOR LIFE. |
| Hughes, Barton | AOAN | Feb 3, 1990 – Dec 1991 | VS-28 Line / AO shop | The FID was my first carrier, I've been on a total of four the Forrestal holds my best memory's. Wished I could have made one more cruise on her. |
| Wood, Ronald | BM2 | Feb 13, 1990 – Sep 1993 | Deck | |
| Cain, Thomas | BT3 | Feb 15, 1990 – Sep 14, 1993 | Engine room | had a great time from 1989-1993. Look me up old buddy email is cain5900@hotmail.com. |
| Robert, Robichaud | HT2 | Mar 1, 1990 – Sep 23, 1993 | Had A Great Time On The FID. Looking To Get In Contact With Some Old Shipmates. | |
Lewis, James  | RM2 | Mar 1, 1990 – Jun 1, 1992 | Comm Dept | |
| Settipane, Joe | HT2 (SW) | Mar 11, 1990 – Dec 1, 1993 | R | Hey Boys,Up in Maine at VP-10. Don't ask!! Have til 2008 and I'm retired.I'll be back in Jersey for good then.732-895-6490. |
| Brooks, Kevin | SN | Apr 1990 – | 2nd | served on forrestal from 1990 until her decom. |
| Cowins, Jeffrey | HM2 | Apr 1, 1990 – Apr 7, 1992 | Medical | |
| Jones, Mike | ET1 | Apr 4, 1990 – Apr 4, 1993 | OEC | Hey Floyd Ace, Floyd Blythe, and Johnny Williamson. ET1 Jones here. ETC(SW/AW) Ret.in 2003. Drop me a line. mjjones01@comcast.net. |
| McKay, Matt (Black Out) | EM3 | Apr 10, 1990 – Feb 1993 | Had a blast. Sorry about turning all the lights out on my first Load Dispacther watch in the Med. Looking to find other e-div members like Mike Mcsweeney, Chris Dunne, or anyone else. Thanks for the great time. | |
| Swack, Scott | ABF3 | Apr 10, 1990 – Apr 10, 1992 | V-4 | |
| Torbert, James | ET1 | Apr 15, 1990 – Jan 31, 1993 | OEC | Retired ETC (SW/AW) Jan 2010 |
| Martinez, Rafael / Marty | ABF3 | Apr 19, 1990 – Sep 27, 1993 | V 4 fules | I was able to be aboard the FID for the last med cruise, hanging with Patti, Sermon, Vargas, Polito, Lindeman and many others, guys im in touch with patti drop me a line....rimrocker316@msn.com |
| Sample, Jeremy | AN | May 1990 – Jul 1991 | X3 Admin | |
| MacKelden, Thomas Mack | AOAO | May 15, 1990 – Jan 22, 1992 | G3 Weapons | good grew, good friends and good times |
| Frommelt, Scott | IM3 | Jun 1, 1990 – Sep 11, 1993 | ||
| Merriman, Jeff/merv | BT2 | Jul 1, 1990 – Sep 11, 1993 | B | Was BTOW in Fabulous Four Main Machinery Room with a lot of great guys. I was one of four guys who painted the gold "E" on our stacks. |
| Miller, Darby | ENFN | Jul 15, 1990 – Nov 11, 1991 | A | Greatest time of my life.. |
| Martinez, Mickey | YN1(AW) | Aug 1990 – Jul 1992 | Operations (Admin) | Great times...great crew...Awesome memories! CAPT Palsgrove, YN2 Williams, LCDR Bolman, YN3 Iwing---Ops Admin Clan....Great times going on liberty with my running mate PH2 Jimmy Perez |
| Key, Bryan | E2 | Aug 1990 – 1992 | V-4 | Man those were some good times the people i met i will never forget ol daryl bell,dewitt baker,rude davis,the williams twins,pat,bird,kenny lake,to many to name,90-92 if you was in v-4 get at me make_n_moves@live.com |
| Fatheree, David | ABH3 | Aug 2, 1990 – Dec 15, 1993 | V-1 | I reported as a boy and departed a man. My time aboard her was underutilized. The brave people I met, awesome ports, flight ops, flex deck, sea quals, mail call, would do it all again! Mighty FID, Life is good brother! |
| Abbey, Kevin | HT1 | Aug 16, 1990 – Jan 29, 1994 | R | First, and best. Good times, with a great bunch of guys. Still in contact with one or two, and run into many people that have served aboard the FID. Wish she was still around. |
| Esham, Tom | LCPL. | Sep 1990 – Oct 1991 | MARINE DETACHMENT | Best duty station with the best chow hall. Served in operations during Desert storm/sheild. Couldn't have served with any better men. Semper Fi. Special thanks to Adm. Davis....Cpl. duckie. |
| Svitak, Vincent | RMSN | Sep 1990 – Jun 1993 | Comm Dept. | I enjoyed and learned alot while aboard the FID. I had the best time of my life. Also, did the last Med cruise with her in 1991. She was a great ship to serve on and glad I had the chance to do so!! |
| Pollard, Michael | PNCM | Sep 7, 1990 – Sep 11, 1993 | ||
| Clines, Christopher | E4/MS3 | Sep 11, 1990 – Oct 31, 1993 | S-2, and S-5 | This was the GREATEST ship in the FLeet!!!! She was my first command after MS "A" School in 1990. I meet some of the BEST Sailor's onboard. Complested her last Med Cruise in 1991 and stated the "No Fly Zone" in northern Iraq |
| Gonzales, David | E-3 ABF | Sep 13, 1990 – Apr 15, 1993 | Aviation Fuels V4 | Served in the med during Desert Storm and also during Operation Provide Comfort. I really enjoyed the med cruise. My family grew with two boys and one girl. We added a second girl when i was discharged. Respect for all. |
| Farris, Terry | YN1(SW) | Sep 17, 1990 – Jan 12, 1992 | OPS Admin | Had a great time during my tour onboard FID. Was part of the last deployment she made. Met many great people then that went on to successful careers in the Navy. I am retiring this summer as a YNC. |
| Baker, Marshall | RM3 | Oct 1990 – Sep 1993 | COMM/CR | I am now IT1(SW) Baker and currently serving onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. The FID has to be my best command overall. |
| Feather, William | MM2 | Oct 1990 – Sep 1992 | P-4 | |
| Knalson, Kyle | E5 | Oct 1990 – Sep 1993 | Propulsion | Proud to be a crewmember of the only carrier in the Navy to earn the Gold "E". We worked our asses off to make that happen and keep that ship tight. I didn't notice that again on any ship. |
| Zellin, Mike | SN | Oct 10, 1990 – Jul 29, 1992 | 3rd deck | Went on her final med cruise and traveled to Pensacola when she became a training carrier.Seen some cool places and worked with some great guys |
| Herring, Melvin | BMSN | Oct 10, 1990 – Jul 29, 1992 | Deck Div 1 | Serving on the USS FORRESTAL & in the USN was a great experience. I met a lot of great guys and some of them are life long friends (Johnny Merideth and Mike Zellin). From last Med Cruise to training carrier. |
| Mobley, Eric | E3 | Oct 24, 1990 – Apr 3, 1993 | 2nd | Beautiful experience. |
| Dunlap, John | AD2 | Nov 1990 – Dec 1991 | VS-28 | Making the last operational deployment aboard the FID was a very memorable part of my career. After nearly 21 years, I retired in 2003. |
| Caster, Chad | SH3/ E4 | Nov 1990 – Aug 1993 | S3 | Med Cruise `91... found out why alot of sailors are alcoholics!! |
| Glenn II, John P | ASAN | Nov 1990 – Dec 23, 1991 | HS 15 | I miss the FID. It was the best ship in the fleet. The first and best Med cruise I ever had. Best crew any salt could ask for, thanks. John noworthen@hotmail.com john.p.glenn@us.army.mil |
| Ladouceur, Roger | DM3 | Nov 1990 – Jul 1993 | Exec. | Many people I served with wished they were on newer ships, but I loved the old girl. There was always something to keep you busy. I lost touch with a lot of my friends, but I see many of your names up here. Talk to you soon I hope. |
| Menendez, Richard | ABH 2 | Nov 1990 – Nov 1991 | V-3 & SECURITY | Feel honored to have done the FID's Last Cruise. Again I have a lot of long lasting memories of the cruise and the people I have had the pleasure to meet. |
| Henry, Douglas | ABFAN | Nov 1990 – Aug 1991 | V-4 | It is sad what has become of the first "supercarrier". I am from Rogers, AR in the NW corner. I now live near Wheaton, MO in the SW corner. View 'back then' Photo |
| Chandler, Sean | DC3 | Nov 1990 – Sep 11, 1993 | R | My life changed forever the first time I crossed her Quarter Deck. Many wonderful life lessons and experiences thanks to the crew and places visited. It's sad, when they killed her a part of me died too. FID forever. |
| Slay, Darrie | Nov 1, 1990 – Apr 1, 1992 | OEM | Left when the ship had all the FC equipment taken off in Pensacola, FL. in 1992. | |
| Howe, John | ABH2 | Nov 4, 1990 – Aug 21, 1992 | Air & TAD to Security for Med Cruise | Great times on the FID, had some great freinds whom I will remember forever, sorry to see her go, but hopefully she will take her place in history as a museum somewhere and not become a reef like other older carriers have. |
| Howe, John | ABH2 | Nov 7, 1990 – Sep 1, 1992 | V-1 | Assigned to V-1 Division, TAD to Security Department Investigations Office for MEd Cruise |
| Fornash, Willie | ABEAN | Nov 30, 1990 – Sep 10, 1993 | Air | V-2 Waist Cats. Lot of great memories. |
| Concepcion, Pascual | SKCS | Nov 30, 1990 – Jul 30, 1994 | S1 STOCK CONTROL | I had the best time in my 30 Years navy career on board this good ship. Great group of people I work with and for. CDR Purvis, Rowe, Soriano, Philips, Santiago, Gervacio, Simpler, Swinsick, Jeter, to name a few... |
| Risch, Brian | BM3 | Dec 1990 – Sep 1993 | Deck | Went on the last med cruise with some amazing friends. |
| McDonald, Isadore. Izzy | E3 | Dec 1990 – May 1992 | Weapons | Great times with great friends. Miss the blue water |
| Larsen, Tim | FN | Dec 1, 1990 – Apr 15, 1993 | 2 AUX | 91 Med Cruise was a blast! Met some great people and I am proud to have served our nation. |
| Smith, Ronald | DCFN | Dec 7, 1990 – Mar 15, 1992 | I MISS THE NAVY AND MY OLD FRIENDS TRYING TO FIND VERY GOOD FRIEND DC2 ROBERT CUMMINS | |
| Nystrom, John | AK3 | Dec 13, 1990 – Oct 1993 | S-6 | Does anyone remember the sailor that got killed from the hatch releasing ? it would have been 1991 time frame either as we deployed or just before. |
| Fornash, Willie | E3 ABEAN | Dec 20, 1990 – Aug 5, 1993 | V-2 | |
| Delacerda, James | E-4/ABE3 | Dec 23, 1990 – Sep 11, 1993 | V-2 | FIRST COMMAND, WAS THE BEST. |
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