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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 2716 crew members registered for the USS Independence (CV 62).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Woods, Bill	LT	1969 – 1971		Served aboard with VF-33, was a pilot flying the F-4.
Armstrong, Michael/mike	BM2	1969 – 1972	First	If you served on the Indy between 1969 and 1972 in First Division, I would like to hear from you.
Wagenblast, Carl (Wag)	AMH-2	1969 – 1971	VF-33	This is to notify anyone who may have served with Carl Wagenblast, Jr. aboard Independence, at NAS Oceana, or at NAS Miramar: Carl passed away on July 30th, 2016.
Scharp, Dean	Airman	1969 – 1971	Flight Deck Division
Algar, Les	W-4	1969 – 1972	Unk	I am writing on behalf of my father, who sadly passed in '79, a mere 3 yrs after his retirement. I have fond memories of the Indy myself, as the family visited when Dad had duty.
Shalifoe, Mathew	e3 seaman	1969 – May 5, 1971	3rd.	looking for Tim,Darrly ,Les, and Booby
Sperandio, David	PNSN-PN2	1969 – 1972	X-Division	Education & Training Services Supervisor... Helped many get their GED's.... Started "The University with Independence".
Frederick, Jeff	PN3	1969 – 1971	X Division	Served aboard INDY for 2 years. Met lots of friends and had some great experiences. Did one Med Cruise. I keep contact with a few of my friends from X Div. We swap photos and catch up on facebook.
Waring, Rick	SN	1969 – 1971	2nd division	Great Buddies on board. Really tu Th Ned my life around
Garneau, Bob	PNSN - PN2	1969 – 1971	X Division	If you knew me you will never believe this. I'm a Ph.D. working for a Government Contractor. Ha Ha I would never have believed it myself. I enjoyed the traveling to the MED and the partying. Not so much the work.
Schultz, James	bt 3rd class	Jan 1969 – Oct 12, 1972	B	Would like to hear from any ship mates from my time on the Independence
MacLean, Alexander	DSC	Jan 1, 1969 – Jul 15, 1971	OI	Hey guys drop me a line
Peres, Gary	Bt/fn	Jan 2, 1969 – May 7, 1971	B-#2MMR
Reid, Robert Or Bob	GMT3	Jan 10, 1969 – Mar 25, 1972	W	MADE ALOT OF FRIENDS, SAW ALOT OF PLACES Just came back from INDY's 18th reunion in Memphis great time
Beaty, Jp	3rd Class	Jan 28, 1969 – Sep 1970	1St	Did the shake down cruise to Cuba, did the North Atlantic NATO exercise, Wrapped up with the Med Tour. Served mostly on the bridge as Helmsman, & Boatswain Mate of the Watch. If you were on board/1st Div. contact me
Bodine, A. Daniel (Dan)	ETR3	Feb 1969 – Feb 1, 1971	Electronic Technician	Just wanted to let those concerned know that I've still got the ET Bullshit Log we wrote and plan on publishing it. This may embarrass a few of you ol' salts. To redact either your name or comments please forward $1,000.
Bullens, John	HULL TECH	Feb 17, 1969 – Oct 31, 1972	R	Carpenter shop
Smith, Bruce	PT2	Feb 28, 1969 – Jan 23, 1970	IOIC	I enjoyed our trip to Jamaica and our NATO cruise to Portsmouth, England, where I had 6 days of leave to tour southern England. I would like to connect with a fellow-shipmate, Warren Townsend.
Byrd, Carles/carl		Mar 16, 1969 – Oct 2, 1969	G	I wanted to add my late fathers info on here. he was very proud to have served. if anyone here new him please contact me. Mike Byrd
Krueger, Bill	DS2	May 1969 – Sep 11, 1973	S7	"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." Can't say that I regret the time I spent in the Navy.
Woods, William L.	LT	May 1, 1969 – Sep 17, 1971	VF 33	F4J PILOT, 200+ carrier landings, Med Cruise with ports in Malta, Naples, Cannes, Barcelona, Piraeus, Taranto, and Valencia
Lowes, Jim "woodstock"	E4	May 1, 1969 – Sep 9, 1972	OI	Good memories, and I wonder what happened to some of the guys who impacted me as I lived life on the "INDY"?
Ray, Forbes	ADJ-3	May 11, 1969 – Aug 13, 1971	Flight deck&Jet Shop	Two years under one sorry Cheif in adj shop would like to meet Tom Pope again
Willis, Earl	E-4	Jun 1969 – Oct 1969	AIMD	Got on at Norfolk Pier 12 made a NATO cruise and pulled liberty at Portsmith England. Got discharged in Oct 69
William, Broadwell	PH1	Jun 19, 1969 – Nov 28, 1971	OP	Leading PO in Photo Lab
Jenkins, Stephen	AO-3	Jun 20, 1969 – Mar 1, 1971		Just want to say hi to all the great guys in G-Division and drop me a line if you remember me!
Blomberg, Ray	ABE 2	Jul 1969 – May 2, 1971	V-2	Worked in Arresting Gear, Deck edge operator
McMillin, John	MM2	Jul 1, 1969 – Mar 20, 1972	M	I was assigned to work in #3 Main Machinery Room. I stood Throttle Watch at sea and on Sea & Anchor Detail. I was in charge of the lower level stbd. side (feed pumps, etc.) as a cleaning station.
Stanfield, Jimmy	RDSN	Sep 1969 – Jun 1974	OI	Littlejohn,Hoggy-hoy,you out there?
Riggs, Charles (Chas)	AE3	Sep 1969 – Jan 1971	AIMD	I enjoyed 3 cruises on Indy with VF 102. Caribbean, North Atlantic, and Med. The squadron assigned me to AIMD where I had the pleasure or working with guys from other squadrons and the ships crew. Wonderful experiences and life lessons.
Jackson, Bobby	BT/3	Sep 1969 – 1972	B DIVISION	I was priviledged to serve with the "SNIPES" in #3 main engine room. These were some good times,now looking back. Liberty was good in the Med. Firesides & Watersides not so much. Love to hear from you guy's.
Rollins, Brien	MR2	Sep 1969 – Jul 1973	A	Reported aboard the Indy as an FN and assigned to 4MMR transferred to the machine shop 9 months later. Had some good times aboard the Indy sorry to hear she got decommissioned
Bean, James	IC1	Sep 1969 – Nov 1971	E-Div	Came aboard as an IC2. Left as an IC1. Worked forward IC, operated-repaired ships entertainment system, Lead telephone repair, NC2 DRAI plotter maint. & repair. Worked as a DJ on WIND/WSRF radio system.
Jamieson, Jman	MM2	Sep 1, 1969 – Jul 1, 1973	A	Where are you? Almy ,Madden, Overton, Kent, Shelski and those crazy dudes that ran the shop. Just wanted to tell the Marines on-board had no cold air (AC) for 4 years because they insisted on banging on guys in brig.
Hanner, Rodney Hanner	MM2	Sep 10, 1969 – Mar 17, 1973	M	To carry on the Independence tradition, I have named my sailboat the 'Independence' and proudly have a picture displayed of CVA 62.
Delzer, Robert (Bob)	TMO 3	Sep 15, 1969 – Feb 18, 1972	G	Had a great time aboard Indy. Made 2 Med cruises and plenty of East Coast training runs to Getmo. If any Crew mates remember me send me an e-mail, would enjoy hearing from you.
Law, Jerre	ABE-2	Oct 1969 – Nov 1973	V-2	Arresting gear, hook runner, later to become arresting gear topside petty officer. Ran deck edge control, relayed weight settings from aircraft to arresting gear engine operators.
Young, Richard	SN	Oct 1969 – May 1970	M	4MMR
Price, Steven	E3	Oct 1, 1969 – Jul 22, 1971	V4
Hickman, Glenn	mm3	Oct 2, 1969 – Jul 2, 1971	M	I enjoyed the guys I lived and worked with, however I hated the job in the engine/boiler room. taught me a good lesson.
Hunt, Randy	AZ3	Oct 9, 1969 – Aug 25, 1971	IM1	Farnsy and I tore that department up!! What a couple of characters we were. Made great friends in the department.
Slagor, David	PN2	Oct 15, 1969 – Jun 21, 1973	X Division	Personnel Office Supervisor
Calderon, William	E3	Oct 18, 1969 –	3rd Division BM	I became Corporate Trainer for an independent phone company. After that I bcame Office and IT Director for the Space Coast Red Cross in FL. I was also a shelter manager for the hurricanes in FL. and taught elem. school
Gray, John	AT2	Oct 20, 1969 – Nov 20, 1971	IM3
Wilde, Oscar	ETN2	Oct 26, 1969 – Jan 22, 1974	OE	Was Ships Inertial Navigations System Tech and worked in Forward IC. If you knew me please contact me.
Gibson, Philip	SF2	Nov 1969 – Jul 1971	Repair
Havrilcsak, Gregory	SN	Nov 1969 – May 1971	CS Division	Hello to all the shipmates in CS Division with whom I served. best wishes and regards to all.
Moraniec, Robert (Maul)	E3	Nov 1969 – Sep 1971	A Steam Heat & Cat Repair	Good Times Great bunch of guys in that shop. Good CPO Wick took care of his crew. Miss those guys Mouse, Porkey, Louie, the crazy Greek.
Rhone, Kenneth	HM3	Nov 5, 1969 – Nov 16, 1970	Medical	Great bunch of guys. Ports of call were fantastic!
Theys, Marty-tiny	CS3	Nov 8, 1969 – May 18, 1970	Commissary	they called me tinny from n.j.
Davis, Carl	AMH2	Nov 11, 1969 – Nov 10, 1973	Attack Squadron VA-66	Served as an Aircraft Structural Hydraulics Mechanic for VA-66 out of Cecil Field Florida. Enjoyed my time in the U.S Navy.
Dambrosio, John Dambrosio	E-3	Nov 15, 1969 – Sep 9, 1973	4th	I was so proud to serve aboard the Indy. From the enlisted men boats to the Officer's boat it was the greatest time in my life.
Hayes, Sean P Hayes	AG	Nov 24, 1969 – Oct 26, 1970	OA	Worked with a great group of "Weather-guessers," learned a lot and have good memories of shipboard and shoreside activities. Currently retired from Miami-Dade County Police Dept., FL.
Wittebort, Bob	LTJG	Dec 1969 – Apr 1971	4th	Boat division officer for the 1970 Med deployment and a couple of Portsmouth RAVs. I stayed in the Reserve and recently retired. I'd be happy to hear from any shipmates.
McLain, Kent		Dec 1969 – Sep 1971	S3 - Ships Supply	Worked in Officers and Crew Barber Shop aboard ship and also was the Drummer for ships Rock n Roll band - Blue Bear.
McLain, Kent	SN	Dec 1969 – Sep 1971	S3 - Ships Serviceman	While aboard ship worked in Crew's barber shop and then in the Officers barber shop. Also while aboard U.S.S. Independence I was the Drummer in the ships Rock N Roll Band - Blue Bear along with Paul Shea,Ron Anthony and Steve Swenson.
Frederick, Jeffrey	PN3	Dec 15, 1969 – Aug 24, 1971	X	I miss all of my shipmates from X Division who I have not seen for 32 years. It was a great experience
Mitchell, Mark	PN 3	Dec 15, 1969 – May 20, 1971	X	Had a great Med cruise

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