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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 2708 crew members registered for the USS Independence (CV 62).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Herren, Tom		1973 – 1976
Bemis, Beamy	AO2	1973 – 1977	AIMD ORDANANCE Tad FromVA-65	some of the greatest times in my life happened aboard the ole Indy. Great bunch of guys I worked with Had a chief who really believed in his ordnance shop.Ole chief Eaton. I was night shift Supervisor. All of Crew were something else.
Day, Dan	MM2	1973 – 1976	M
Britt, Timothy	AO 2	1973 – 1976
Blunt, Lawrence/butch	HT2	1973 – 1977	Repair	Made 3 Med cruises on the Indy and would trade nothing for the memories and friends made there. Worked in the DC shop, Lightwater shop and Carpenter shop. Was also on the NFP, and on the NBC Response Team (one of Cobbs canaries)
Bishop, Terry (Toby)	Airman E3	1973 – Aug 1975	AMH	Hated the Navy then, but looking back it was a great experience and saw many places that I would never have seen otherwise. Made many good friends while there.Use my wifes email address.
Garner, Larry	AME2	1973 – Feb 22, 1976	VF33	Was in the CAG seat shop, was a flight deck troubleshooter. Was featured in ship paper and Navy Times for wire motorcycle sculptures. Had a blast, partied too hard.
Williams, Danny	E6 AG1	1973 – 1976	AG1
Rasnick, Phillip	Personnelman	1973 – 1973	Personnel
Frazier, Rickey	Illustrated Draftsman	1973 – 1975	OZ	I was station on the Independence and really enjoyed my time. I went on a couple of med crusies and like one guy said 500 miles of figure 8.. Life has gone by sooo fast, I currently life in Los Angeles California.
Davis, Garry	AO3	1973 – Jul 1977	ATKRON65
Flenniken, Charles	ABF1	1973 – Aug 13, 1975	V-4	Retired in Aug. 1975 Live in Corryton, TN
Dell, Anthony	E2/Electrians Mate	1973 –	Radar	Retired Disabled American Veteran, Presently lives in Columbus, Ohio
Cook, William T. (Water Tight)	HT3	1973 – 1977	R-Div.	Assigned to R-Div. Shipfitter Shop. Duties included welding, sheet metal fab. firefighting, Gas Free Engineer and watches in D.C. Central. Nickname "Water Tight" complements of HTC Saunders.
Davis, Carl	AMH2	1973 – Nov 1973	VA-66	Although my time on board was short it was a great adventure. Most memorable time was in Turkey. Upon arriving and lowering of Captain boat, cables broke and boat ended up in the river.
Zanders, Eugene	FA	1973 – 1975	M	I am semi retired and just looking to find some old shipmates.
Ryckman, John	Seaman	1973 – 1976	Admin	Looking for AGAN Calvin Miller
Blissitt, Johnny	CV62	Jan 1973 – Oct 1975	Deck Coxswain	Wild times running liberty boats from fog of England to storms off of naples.Bravo 12
Wylie, James (Jim)	AQ2	Jan 1973 – Sep 1975	AIMD	Served three six-month tours in the Mediterranean in squadron VA-65 from 1971 to 1975.
Perri, John	AK3	Jan 1973 – Aug 29, 1976	S2M (Mezzanine)/ AIMD	Served on INDY from 73 to 76. Made a lot of friends on board. I ran the Coke Mess for S2M, them was transferred to AIMD where I made AK3 before getting out. Would like to hear from old friends, perrij@bellsouth.net
Beaty, Russell	E3	Jan 1973 – May 1974	4th	I was in 4th div of deck force and I was assigned to run the liberty boats
Gould, Ron	BM1 USNR RET	Jan 1, 1973 – Oct 8, 1975	4th Boat crew	Transfered to INDY late 72 after my SE Asia experience. Belive me, INDY was much better! During my time on INDY, I was cox'n of p- boat 2 during the 2 Med cruises for those years. Anyone remembering me, give me a click if you wish. Take care frien
Gannon, Erwin	E3	Jan 3, 1973 –	X2	Best time of my life! Never forget it!
Smart, Tim	FA-2MMR	Jan 3, 1973 – Oct 11, 1975	S2/M/S2M	WHEN I FIRST CAME ON I WAS IN GALLEY. THEN WENT TO 2MMR. SHORTLY B4 I DISCHARGED I WAS IN S2M, SUPPLY, IN A LITTLE CAGE RIGHT INSIDE FROM SPONSON 8. MANY MEMORIES. 2 MED CRUISES. SAW JETHRO TULL-BARCELONA,SPAIN.
Guill, Danny	BT3	Jan 3, 1973 – Jan 30, 1975	B-DIVISION
Dailey, Pete	ABM-3	Jan 5, 1973 – Jul 3, 1975	V-2 Waist Cats	Have great memories of mine time serving on the Indy. Served with good bunch of guys, some of which I still talk with today. Sad they are going to sink her as a target.
Koziol, Fred	AT2	Feb 1973 – May 1976	IM3	Came aboard (IM3 Shop 610), in the yards. 2nd cruise went to IM2 C1A crew upon arrival in Naples. Saw places I never expected. Separated upon arrival in Norfolk at the end of 3rd. Good times all!!
Palmer, Edmund	E3	Mar 1973 – Aug 1975	Quartermaster	Naples, Iraklion, Capri, Cannes, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona Had a great time on the Indy lot of good memories.
Junkerman, Daun	MM2	Mar 1973 – Oct 15, 1975	M-Div 1MMR	Propulsion Examining Board (PEB)? Join the reunions (www.ussindependencecv-62.org)
Hoon, Frank	MMFN	Mar 1, 1973 – Sep 5, 1974	M	Worked in 1 Aux, I remember the evap tear down.
Locke, Thom	AX3	Mar 1, 1973 – Nov 15, 1975	IM3
Delio, Joe	AIRMAN E2	Mar 9, 1973 – Sep 5, 1976	v1
Hudson, Chuck	DS3/DS2	Apr 1973 – Apr 1977	OZ/OE	Haven't heard from any of my old shipmates in a long time. If you knew me drop me a line
Hofmann, Michael	GMG3	Apr 2, 1973 – Nov 6, 1974	Point Defense/Fox	Worked on the Shaffroc Missles! Made some good friends like Larry Moore & Randy!
McRae, John	E3	May 1973 – May 1975	B	Worked in MMR1 with a great group of guys. Had some really great parties in port, (Barcelona,Naples).
Barcus, Jeffrey	ASE2	May 1973 – Sep 1976	IM2	3 Med cruises, spent first in Athens (skipper had relatives) next 2 more or less out of Naples and then North sea, that's what I recall right now. spent a ton of time in Naples, Crete, and Palma
Fisher, Pat	L/CPL	May 1, 1973 – Mar 1, 1975	Marine Detachment	What memories, two Med cruises and many great friends. Rough life but wouldn't trade memories. Shook President Nixon's hand first month aboard.
Bolak, Donald	E3	May 1, 1973 – Feb 1, 1976	S2 S2M
Joyce, Paul / Pj	YN/SN	Jun 1973 – Feb 1975	Ari Wing 7 / Attack Squadron 65
Kelly, Rodney	E3	Jun 1, 1973 – May 1975	A division	Right off the sponsion, Made Liquid oxygen and Nitrogen. Never had a hang over LOL
Glenn, Allen	AT2	Jun 6, 1973 – Jan 31, 1975	IM3	Ships Company. Worked the APN-190 Doppler Bench in W/C 610, Shop 5. What a great bunch of guys to work with.
Fary, Lawrence	HT-2	Jun 10, 1973 – Jun 15, 1977	R	I had so many great times on board her. I do miss the friendships that were made. I made 3 med tours. was on the NFP and worked in the carpenter shop and the light water shop. Hey gary berndt been looking for you sport.
Shockley, Richard	e5	Jun 12, 1973 – Aug 26, 1974	ediv
Arnold, James I	HTFN	Jun 23, 1973 – Jun 28, 1975	engineering	i worked in the pipe shop
Schwindler, Frank	LTJG	Jun 30, 1973 – Sep 30, 1976	G Division and PD Division	Looking to reunite with old shipmates.
Best, Stanley	AIRMAN/PHOTOGRAPHER\'S MATE	Jul 1973 – Jun 1975	OP	Served in the photo lab, plat camera and various other photographic duties.
Johnny, Yarbrough	MM2	Jul 4, 1973 – Jul 4, 1975	A	Steam heat and CATAPULT Shop. Looking for Mike Sartor. Disabled and crazy now days. Would like to hear from other Steam heat. Guys.
Waterman, Steve	Seaman	Jul 10, 1973 – Mar 10, 1975	Deck Division	I started out in S2M Division Forward Decks next to the Boatswain and anchor chain lockers, TAD mess cook while crossing the Atlantic, Med Cruise, stood on the bridge with Capitain Warwick as Helmsan, Thanks US Navy.
Yarbrough, Johnny Ray	MM2	Jul 15, 1973 – Jul 1, 1975	Steam Heat/Catapult Shop	Best Division Best Men Best Parties when in port
Dabbs, Allen	EM-3	Jul 21, 1973 – Jun 25, 1975	E Division	Looking for anyone that was in e-gang during 73-75: Big Mac, EM2 Canoles, Paul Burke, John Stewart (Stew), MItchell. I worked by Central Control on the switch board. e-mail me ajdabbs@hotmail.com
Quintall, Doug	SN	Aug 1973 – Feb 1974		Served with VS-28 on Med cruise, off loaded in Crete. Woked on the flight line on shore, looking for any old mates.
Klein, Nick	PC3	Sep 1973 – Jun 29, 1976
Wilson, William	e2	Sep 1973 – Oct 17, 1974	boattrans mate	had a great time on the indy ..
Person, Tim [ Shorty ]	CV 62	Sep 1, 1973 – May 1, 1977	Navigation	I had a great time, and met a bunch of great guys. Seeing a few countries wasn't bad either..
Durfee, Gerald	MM3	Sep 15, 1973 – Jun 30, 1976	A	STEAM HEAT / VENT SHOP / DIVSION SUPPLY
Stout, Jeffrey	ABH3	Sep 22, 1973 – Apr 1, 1976	V1	Great shipmates trying to find some of the in 2018
Graham, Jim	ABH3	Oct 1973 – Jun 1976	V0	I served on a great ship with a great crew. Looking back, it was a good experience.
Stewart, John	EM2	Oct 1, 1973 – Feb 11, 1977	E	Worked in Distribution and the the Lighting Shop. Was privileged to serve with some great people, unfortunately I was too self centered to realize it. Really enjoyed most of my time on board...
Baker, Arthur (Snake)	ABF-2	Oct 13, 1973 – Mar 10, 1977	V-4	The times we had. Some good, some bad, But we had them together.
Garrido, Joel	SK2	Oct 15, 1973 – Mar 24, 1977	S1C	Served w/ Lt Jeffrey Gould who inspired me to study to make SK2 <2 yrs aboard & was recommended for SOQ. Enjoyed the cruise from 1973 to 1976 handling port services where Mr George Myers repaired all our typewriters.
McFadden, James	EN3	Oct 19, 1973 – 1976	A	young and dumb----723 for all your comshaw needs from the stm.heat cat shop crew ----sharky and I are in Houston,Tx.
Kramarchyk, Phillip J	BT3	Oct 23, 1973 – Aug 23, 1977	B	2MMR
Koch, John	AMH3	Nov 1973 – Jul 1975	va 65 tad ships company	wouldn't have missed it for anything, glad i don't have to do it again
Read, Travis	GMT3	Nov 1973 – Apr 1975	W
Speight, Duane	AGAN	Nov 1973 – Jul 1976	Meteorological Div.	Lived and worked just under the flight deck.Planes landed on our living "roof" and took off on our working one. Lotsa noise. Released weather ballons off the fantail-noisy with jet engine tests and Jarheads shooting.
Richardson, Mark	E3 hull tec	Dec 15, 1973 – Jun 27, 1975	Engineering

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