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USS Independence (CV 62) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Independence (CV 62). 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 2740 crew members registered for the USS Independence (CV 62).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 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 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd, Sam | ADJ3 | 1961 – 1965 | VF-41 Black Aces | |
| Cox, Paul | RM3 | 1961 – Oct 1, 1963 | CR | great ship-good memories.proud to have served |
| Woodring, Joseph | E3 | 1961 – 1963 | V-4 | trying to find shipmates in v4 division 61/63 |
| Zellman, George | SN | 1961 – May 19, 1964 | Navigation & Boat | |
| Almond, Weldon | SN | 1961 – 1964 | CR | |
| Russell, Perry | ADR | 1961 – | V3 | Looking for some Buddy's |
| Wilson, Wayne | adj-3 | 1961 – 1963 | adj-3 | I had a ball and wished I had stayed longer. looking for Everett Dwayne Cole compartment chiefs barracks pax river Maryland. |
| Keller, Arthur /skip | IC3 | 1961 – 1963 | E DIVISION | Although I served on two ships after he INDY my heart always remained with her and those I served with. |
| Rivkin, Robert | SN | 1961 – 1963 | X Division | I was one of the ships artist's who painted the murals all around the ship. We were called" Project New Look". I am interested in hearing from any other artist who served on that special project. |
| Gareau, Arthur R. (Frenchy) | E-3 | Jan 1, 1961 – Jan 1, 1963 | Hanger Deck | |
| Sanderford, Claybourne | BM2 | Jan 12, 1961 – 1968 | ||
| Gareau, Arthur / Frenchy | E-3 | Jan 31, 1961 – Jan 30, 1963 | Hanger Deck Division E-3 | Hello Butch from Chicago. We really had a good time together in Cannes, France. My pleasure to serve with you on the hanger deck. Please contact me if you can. I live in Michigan 48173 |
| Ebel, Jim | E3 | Feb 1961 – Nov 1962 | V3 | I was a blue shirt and worked hanger deck control. I ran the elevators. I also wore a safety yellow shirt. |
| Zocco, Salvatore | EM2 | Mar 1961 – Aug 1963 | E-DIVISION | |
| Field, Fielding S. | ATN2 | Mar 1961 – Aug 1963 | V6 | |
| McCluskey, Tom | ABH3 | Apr 1961 – Oct 28, 1964 | v1 rep 8 | |
| Buffa, Paul | QM-3 | Apr 17, 1961 – Apr 17, 1963 | NAVAGATION | |
| Frank, Bugler | AC3/E4 | May 1961 – Sep 1964 | OC | |
| Schafer, William Bill | MM4 | Jun 9, 1961 – Aug 9, 1964 | machine shop | looking for friends who worked in this area |
| Crouch, Robert | YN3 | Jul 1961 – May 1963 | Navigation | |
| Taylor, Michael | RD2 | Aug 1961 – Jun 1964 | OI | Had a lot of fun on the MED cruises, looking for any of the old hands |
| Larson, Edward | RM3 | Aug 1961 – Apr 1964 | CR | |
| Lamielle, Charles | MM# | Aug 1961 – Aug 1963 | M Div | Kiddie Cruiser. Worked in Aux. Mach Spaces & MMR3. Hot, dirty work. The best time on board is when I worked on the liberty launches & officer's boats. Worhed as a civilian DOD employee until 2001. |
| Larson, Ed | rm3 | Aug 1961 – Aug 1965 | CR | |
| Alig, John | E4 | Aug 1, 1961 – Jun 10, 1963 | OE | I am looking for a shipmate who was in the OE Division, his name is Glenn Thatcher. |
| William G Hayes, Bill | SSN | Aug 2, 1961 – Aug 29, 1963 | Weapons Divisions/Navigation Division | |
| Clanton, Fred | SN | Aug 14, 1961 – Aug 14, 1963 | X | I started in S3 division. Ran the smoke shop and then transferred to X division and worked in the print shop. I have been in printing ever since. I was on her during the Cuban Missile Crisis |
| King, Richard, Gary | GMT2 | Sep 1961 – Apr 14, 1964 | W | The time I spent aboard the Independence were some of the best years of my life. I only wish that I had been old enough and mature enough at the time to appreciate them more. |
| Linden, Bayne | AO2 | Sep 1961 – Apr 1964 | G | |
| Larson, Edward | Rm3 | Sep 1961 – Jun 1964 | CR | |
| Clutter, Brady | RM3 | Nov 12, 1961 – May 15, 1965 | CR | RMs remember -. -. --.- -. |
| Bennie, Joseph "joe" | E-3 | Dec 1961 – Nov 1963 | Gunnery | Being on that ship was the best time of my life. |
| Angove, Gary | FN | Dec 31, 1961 – Oct 1961 | A | Steam Heat, Mess Cooking Fwd Mess Deck During 1962 Med Cruise, #2 Aux Diesel, Boat Crew |
| Juricic, David | ET3 | 1962 – 1965 | OE | |
| Reed, Henry | EM3 | 1962 – 1965 | E | |
| Phillips, Richard | Abh3 | 1962 – 1965 | V-3 | |
Decker, Donald (Don)  | AA | 1962 – 1964 | Attack Squadron EIGHTY SIX Sidewinders | Would like to hear from any old Sidewinder squad members. I am enjoying retirement in Arkansas ayer moving from my home town of Milwaukee, WI in 2009. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Browe, Gerald L. | private | 1962 – 1963 | Engineering | |
| D'Amico, Louis | BT3 | 1962 – 1965 | Engineering | Departed the "Big I" in 65 when she was deployed to Vietnam. I was transferred to the Randolph due to my original discharge date of Sep. 65. However, due to declining enlistment, my tour of duty was extended to Jan 66. |
| White, Charles | ABE3 | 1962 – 1972 | ABE | At this time I am retired as of 2003. The time was 90% a joy while working on CAT 2. |
| Harbison, Robert | sk3 | Jan 3, 1962 – Jun 15, 1964 | s-1 | best time of my life ,except cuba oct 1962 |
| Yaccino, Yac | air controlman petty officer 2nd class | Jan 10, 1962 – Mar 1963 | oc | med cruise. cuban blockade |
| Miller, William (Wild Bill) | CVA62 | Jan 17, 1962 – Sep 15, 1966 | GM | Getmo Shackdown cruise 63,84 NY World Fair,Three Medcurises,Part of North Atlantic Cruise,6th Fleet Around cape to West Pack(Vietnam)95,Subic Bay,Phiippines,Japan. |
| Fitzgerald, Ed (Fitz) | SN | Feb 1962 – Dec 1964 | 1st, 3rd, Boat | Good years and stayed for 20 |
| Corson, Reed | RM2 | Feb 1962 – Mar 1965 | CR | Made 3 Med Cruises. On board during the Cuban Crisis. I remember vividly the day President Kennedy was shot. Oh, those pinochle games. Great ship with a great bunch of guys in CR Division. |
| Kremer, Terry | PH-3 | Feb 15, 1962 – Dec 22, 1963 | OPERATIONS | PHOTO LAB 2 MED CRUISE'S CUBAN BLOCKADE |
| Hiser, William | QM2 | Feb 28, 1962 – Mar 1, 1963 | Navigation | Served on CV62 and made one Med. cruise before being transfered to DD866 |
| Pummill, Darrel Dub | AMS3 | Feb 28, 1962 – Mar 4, 1964 | vf-84 | hello???? |
| Schneider, Wesley | Petty Officer 3 rd class Boiler tender 3 rd class | Mar 18, 1962 – Mar 18, 1964 | B division | |
| Hockensmith, George | an | Apr 1962 – Apr 5, 1964 | v2 | i'm seeking info about AN Eakes w ho was was bridles mewith on waist cats when we were run don by an A4 fired from #3 by a Lt. Hill. Eakes was killed and it missed me.lost cruise book in fire. seek date of death |
| Fugate, Hoy L | AO3 | Apr 19, 1962 – Dec 31, 1965 | VA86 | |
| De Lillo, Richard | IC2 | May 1962 – Sep 1966 | E and V2 | |
| Van Oss, Gerry Tilly Tire | ABHAN | Jul 1962 – Apr 1964 | V1 | AD Queen broke bride on cat shot, 1963 A5 broke apart on landing have email great to hear from V1 division |
| Biddle, Buford | E3 | Jul 1962 – Nov 1963 | VF 84 | Bufford C. Biddle |
| Patterson, John | RM2 | Jul 13, 1962 – Aug 1, 1963 | CR | I am proud to have served on the Indy and with a fine group of friends. |
| Adams, Thomas(tom) | AMH 3 | Aug 1962 – Mar 1964 | I was in Squadron VA 72 (A4C Skyhawks). I checked into the squadron (@Oceana) on a Monday in August 1962 and the next Wed I was aboard the INDY headed for Cuba (CubanBlockade). Made several cruises and the Med Cruise of '63-'64. Great Tim | |
| Charles, Rice | E3 | Aug 1962 – Apr 1966 | X | First assigned to 2nd Div was trained as Helmsman, transfered to ships post office in X divison and was last sent TAD to ships laundry S-3 divison. made lots of friends and traveled the world. |
| Jacobs, Jack | AG2 | Aug 1, 1962 – Jan 1, 1965 | AO Div | |
| Schultz, Lou | MM3 | Aug 10, 1962 – Apr 15, 1966 | A4 | I am living in Grove City Ohio & still working in appliance repair. |
| Gilmore, David | AS | Sep 1962 – Apr 1965 | Attached to VA-72 | I was aboard for two Med and one North Atlantic cruise with the air wing. |
| Bailey, Robert | DK3 | Sep 1962 – Aug 1964 | S-4 | Would love to hear from old shipmates |
| Isham, Michael | BT3 | Sep 15, 1962 – May 8, 1966 | M Division | I was in 1 Main Machinery Room. |
| Anthony (Tony) Pernice, Tony | MM3 | Sep 30, 1962 – Sep 4, 1964 | M-1 4MMR John Parsons MM1 incharge | email add. tpernice@yahoo.com Home add. 133 Front Ave. Brentwood, N.Y. 11717 Tel. 631 2317033 |
| Oxendine, Billy | E2 | Oct 1962 – Nov 1964 | GUNNERY | SOME OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ALL WHO REMEMBER THE CRUISES TO THE MED AND CUBA. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE BLOODY TRAIL? |
| Sahrhage, John (Sarge The Sailor) H. | Pr3 | Oct 1962 – Jun 1964 | V6 | Enjoyed my service on board USS Indy. |
| Ray, Jackie | BT3 | Oct 19, 1962 – Apr 6, 1965 | "B" | 2MMR and OIL SHACK..Cuban Missle Crisis |
| Griffin, James .e. | YO3 | Oct 22, 1962 – Oct 24, 1964 | Operations Office | Aboard during Cuban blockade and one Med cruise |
| Aquilina, Chris | AN | Nov 11, 1962 – Oct 6, 1964 | V-1 Fly 3 | Blue shirt then tractor driver. Left for A school. Great friends aboard will always remember them. Left navy in 68 as ABH-2. Went back to Michigan and worked for GM Cadillac.Retired in 1998. Fair winds and following sea |
| Kinsey, Charles ( Chuck) | ADJC | Nov 13, 1962 – Dec 15, 1965 | V1 VF-41 VAQ209 | 1962 Assigned to V1 Div Fly 1 and 3 as an AN, Trns to VF41 as a ADJ3 .As a youngster Indy and I saw the world. Dpd 12/65. Last cruise in 79 as a CPO. I said goodbye at Bremerton in 98. Just can not forget her. What a ship. |
| Fitz`, Leroy | Dec 7, 1962 – Dec 5, 1964 | |||
| Ramos, Ken | ET2/ETR | Dec 20, 1962 – Feb 22, 1966 | OE | Came on board when the Indy came back from the Cuban blockade. As a newbee fresh from A school I went to work unloading ammo before we docked at the carrier pier. Lots of great sailors in OE Division and enjoyed my time on board. |
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