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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).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1959 | 1960 – 1961 | 1962 – 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 – 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Davis, Joe | MM2 | 1973 – 1977 | M | Served in 1MMR in 1973 to 1974 cruise Served in 3MMR in 1974 to 1975 cruise Served in 3MMR in 1975 to 1976 cruise |
| 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 1973 – Jun 1973 | A, | Liquid Oxygen and Nitrogen processing plant |
| 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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