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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarbrough, Chuck | E-3 | 1977 – 1981 | B | |
| MacDonald, Glenn "Mac" | 1977 – 1981 | V-2 "The Waist Cats" | "Indy" is where I became a man. Thanks to all that played a part in this portion of my life... Mac | |
| Morrison, Steven | E3 BM | 1977 – 1979 | 5th | a lot of good memories & great ports |
| Groves, Wayne | airman | 1977 – 1978 | AIMD | Looking back these were great times, although I didn't think so at the time. I remember losing an F-4 that hit the round down and the guys that didn't survive the crash. On a higher note Italy was a hoot! |
| Hedahl, Kyle | AT2/E5@ | 1977 – 1980 | Avionics | I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 Med Cruises. I've reconnected with some of my buddies from the Indy from the "Together We Served" site. Would love to hear from anyone who was inboard between 1977-1980. |
| Blozen, Frank | OS 3 | 1977 – Aug 25, 1980 | OI | Getting in touch with all OI division crew members I sailed with |
| Brunelle, Keith | E4 | 1977 – 1980 | Repair | AFFF shop- pipe shop- fire party |
| Gilley, Lee | MM3 | 1977 – Apr 16, 1980 | A division Steam Heat/Catapult shop EAO3 | Would love to hear from any of Chief Holly's "Pirates". I was always proud of you guys. Sound off if you're out there. |
| Shires, Robert | ABE-2 | 1977 – 1980 | V-2 | Waist Cats |
| Dietrich, Walt | GMT2/BM2 | Jan 1977 – Feb 1981 | W/Ship's 3M Office | looking to hear from Scott, Wag, Jake, Jim Stone, Mike Gore or any of the old gang |
| Przytulski, Raymond | BT-E3 | Jan 1, 1977 – Sep 1, 1979 | B | |
| Lee, Embrit (Britt) | RM3 | Jan 3, 1977 – Jun 30, 1979 | RM | Great ship and a great crew! The "Indy" was a remarkable ship of the line ! |
| Newell, Bob | AE2 | Jan 4, 1977 – Jul 23, 1977 | Anti Submarine Squadron VS-31 | Great ship-great crew! Made our Med cruise - squadron out of NAS Cecil Field,Florida.Many memories... |
| Reilly, Jerry | MM2 | Jan 7, 1977 – Jun 13, 1980 | M-Div | The Med cruises. Crossing the Atlantic in Hurricane and trying to refuel with it. |
| Teller, James Nicknam-jim | AZAN | Feb 1977 – Jun 1979 | V2 | |
| Pilat, John | mm3 | Feb 1977 – Feb 1981 | m and b div | Snipe 4 ever worked in 3mmr and abc shop. knew harry dohlick, cheek buzzard, ferris, gamble. plus more cant find a one of them wnet on meds cruise, perth did it all. Indy at Bremerton now waiting to go out one last t |
| Phillips, Ronald | RM1/RMC | Feb 2, 1977 – May 1, 1980 | CR | Great Ship. All Communications Department please go to http://www.ussindependence.us and join the reunion group. R/Ron Phillips |
| Hughes, Jim (Howie) | SK3 | Feb 10, 1977 – Oct 20, 1980 | S-1 (Mezz) | Awesome time on the Indy. 2 Med Cruises & a hell of alot of memories. any "Goons" out there? |
| Herbst, Gary | HT 2 | Feb 15, 1977 – Jun 12, 1980 | Repair | It would be nice to hear from somebody I remember. I worked in the carpenter shop and on Nucleus Fire Party at sea. |
| Carson, Doug | RM3 | Feb 17, 1977 – Oct 24, 1979 | Comm | Best bunch of guys I have ever known, 2 med cruises and a great Gitmo. Portsmouth shipyard was kinda lame. Would never trade the experience. QRU |
| Waite, Steven R. | ABH | Mar 1977 – Sep 9, 1977 | V-1 | Thanks Capt., Officers and crew members of the U.S.S. Independence, and especially Thomas F. Dickson III who told the Capt.,"We ain't leavin here without him" Sept. 9th at 00:10 1977, Man Overboard! 3hrs at Sea A Time to Remembe |
| Hahn, Gary | E2 | Mar 1977 – 1979 | E | What a fantastic voyage I had on the Indy! It was my first of 3 ships that I served on. I also served on a Destroyer and a Submarine Tender. Join the Navy and see the world! |
Wagner, Kenneth  | GMTSN | Mar 1, 1977 – Oct 30, 1980 | Weapons | Did 2 Med cruises and a retro in Portsmouth Shipyard. Boy that place sucked....Was a great time in my life and ignited a traveling spirit. Work in Television now and think often of my days on the "Indy". View 'now' Photo |
| Bower, Marty | E-4/BT3 | Mar 3, 1977 – Jul 1, 1980 | B Division | port and starboard liberty stunk,otherwise had a great time,would like to hear from the "guys". |
| Odom, Johnny | ABHCS | Mar 10, 1977 – Jun 10, 1980 | V-1 | |
| Cuddy, Matthew | PRAN | Mar 12, 1977 – Oct 5, 1980 | AIRWING | VF-33 Parachute Rigger. Had a great time on the Indy, except for the real bugs in the bug juice. When I was on her only one fresh water conderser was on-line at any time, made for water-hours. Naples Naples Naples |
| Raymer, Rob | ABE3 | Apr 1977 – Dec 1979 | V2 | Waist Cats |
| Cracraft, Charlie | HTFN | Apr 14, 1977 – Mar 5, 1979 | R | I was in the Light Water shop with Kevin Bailey, Patrick Smalling, Mike Mcintire I think his last name was from Upstate NY, Leroy Wallace, Paul Stucky was our 1st Class |
| Crystal, Jerry | etrsn | Apr 15, 1977 – Jun 28, 1980 | OE | Was an intense experience - two Med Cruises, North atlantic cruise that rocked the ship in huge storms that lost a plane over the side- caribbean cruise and even a short time in Dry Dock - love to hear from old OE pals |
| Bobola, Robert | EM2 | May 1977 – May 1981 | E | |
| Lorini, Tony | May 1977 – Apr 1979 | AIMD | ASH3 | |
| Blankenship, Nelson | SN | Jun 1977 – Feb 1980 | 2 ND | |
| Hatcher, Michael | E4 | Jun 1977 – Oct 1980 | Boat shop | |
| Price, Max | e-3 | Jun 1977 – Jan 1979 | 1st div | |
| Wooters, Jerry | BT1 | Jun 7, 1977 – Dec 12, 1983 | B | I worked in 2mmr |
| Cuellar, Tom | E-5 | Jul 14, 1977 – Jul 14, 1981 | G-4/3 | Lookin' for Grease Monkeys from G-4. Or any friends from time spent on Ship. Email: ftn81tc@comcast.net |
| Vasquez, Paul | E3 ABE | Jul 20, 1977 – Feb 2, 1980 | V2 Arresting Gear | Three years of a life time that made a difference. |
| Warren, Donald | E-1 | Jul 27, 1977 – Aug 28, 1981 | M-DIV 1MMR | I was in # 1 Main engine room. Forgotten a lot of names Would like to hear from you all.Jerry Gibson,Jeff Husk, (Chad)boudy,Flanagan,Hains,Scotty, Rafrano,Ferris, MMs & BTs from all 4 rooms. |
| Allison, Alan Keith | AK2 | Jul 28, 1977 – Jul 28, 1981 | S6 | Remember TJ Snyder, Frog David Valdez, Crowbar Tony Trumble, Dan Shaver who got killed, Cardine Cummings, Dan Beason and Jake Mitsushima who died also. And Robert Bousquet who was also killed, just 17 years old from La, We lost so many |
| Gratton, Thomas | Radioman | Aug 1977 – Aug 10, 1978 | Cummunications | Looking for shipmate from Seattle, WA Steve Lemming |
| Steidley, Darrell | QMSN | Aug 7, 1977 – Sep 1, 1978 | Navigation | Looking for Michael McNoble or Demby....or anyone else who was cool but not "that guy", you know who you are |
| Pierce, Kevin (Bear) | ABH2 | Aug 21, 1977 – Aug 21, 1981 | V1 | Blue Shirt & Yellow Shirt in Fly 3, then Crash and Salvage, for Med & Indian Ocean Cruises, Equator/Shellback & Suez Canal. |
| hinson, tony | MM3 | Aug 26, 1977 – Jan 1981 | A GANG O2N2 SHOP | HAD A GOOD TIME WHILE ON THE INDY |
| Lagrange, Jim / B.b. | BT3 | Sep 1977 – Feb 1981 | B-DIV | I remember all of you guys. Ed the Head, Bo, Coot, Mac, Joey Santone. Miss the good times, forgot the bad. Remember the uptakes? Oh Yeah! |
| McDaniel, Charles | ADR1 ADRC ADC ADCS | Sep 1977 – Aug 1980 | COD Crew | COD Crew. Best job in my career 1979 SAILOR of the Year. COD CREW 1985 to 88. we had 3-1as assigned at one time |
| Goodrich, Rick | DS2 | Sep 7, 1977 – Dec 31, 1979 | OE | An experiance of a lifetime. I have lost all photos and hope that some of you will email me some. My memories are fading and I don't want to forget her. THANKS |
| Dan, Riesenbeck | E3 | Sep 18, 1977 – Dec 23, 1978 | IM 2 AIMD | WORKED IN THE O2 SHOP AND PRODUCTION CONTROL. |
| Hale, Ken | ABE2 | Sep 21, 1977 – Jun 21, 1981 | V2 Arresting Gear | Have made a few contacts over the years feel free to send an email |
| Pierce, Kevin (Bear) | ABH2 | Oct 1977 – Aug 1981 | V1 (Crash Crew) | Med & Indian Ocean Cruises Saw lots of amazing things! Made me realize the importance of life & family! Thanks to all who served! Bear |
| MacKie II, Bruce | BM3 | Oct 1977 – Nov 1980 | ||
| Warren, Wayne Nickname Tex | mmssa | Oct 1977 – Oct 1980 | supply | I was proud to serve on her. And still to this day I would serve on the indy if she was still here. |
| Frazier, Stephen Joe | ABF AN | Oct 1977 – Sep 16, 1981 | V-4 Division | the best 4 years of my life!! it went by so fast!! long hot hours on the flightdeck and I still can smell the jet exhaust !! beware of the foul deck line!! V- 4 div #1 |
| Hale, Ken | ABE2 | Oct 1977 – Jun 1981 | V2 Arresting Gear | Never will forget the time I spent on the Indy especially on the flight deck had some close calls. |
| Imlah Jr, David | RMSN | Oct 15, 1977 – Nov 25, 1978 | CR - UHF-1 | I still remember the firt time I saw her. Right out of A-School. She was in for overhaul at Portsmouth Navy Yard. On the ride from the gate I mistook her for just a big building. I spent the next 3-weeks getting lost. It was my first ship. |
| Walsh, Timothy P. Walsh Timmy | EM2 | Oct 15, 1977 – Aug 16, 1980 | E | |
| Murray, Kelvin | AK3 | Oct 20, 1977 – Nov 21, 1980 | V3 & IM-1 | |
| Garland, Lawrence | ABF AN | Oct 21, 1977 – Jun 24, 1980 | V- 4 | I really enjoyed working on the flight deck it was quite a rush.It is where I got nick named G-man. Made a lot of friends and enjoyed my time (maybe a little too much) on the old CV-62. |
| Vigil, Rick | E-2 | Nov 1977 – Nov 1978 | aimd | |
| France, Pete | IS2 | Nov 1977 – 1981 | OZ | |
| Doughty, John Pat | SA | Nov 14, 1977 – Mar 10, 1979 | 1st and 4th Deck | Drop a line sometime....Was YN for most of the department. Replies from MARDET also welcomed. |
| Standridge, Bill | E-3 | Dec 1977 – Jul 1980 | G-3 | Ive allways had fond memories of the indy and all the good times we all had, I'm trying to find Bob Cooley a boatswains mate that worked in the sail loft, can anyone help me find him?? |
| Paluscsak, Dan | AK3 | Dec 1977 – Jun 1981 | VA-176 | Attatched to VA-176 . Made 3 cruises on this old girl. After nearly 30 years, the memories are as fresh as ever. Made one cruise TAD to S-6 Div. Made 2 Med. cruises and one into the I.O. Perth was worth the wait! |
| Leavens, Art | ak4 | Dec 1977 – Sep 1978 | supply | |
| Robinson, Herb (Robi) | EN3 | Dec 16, 1977 – Jul 31, 1980 | ENGINEERING | BOAT SHOP CAPTAIN'S GIG |
| Evans, John | SM2 | Dec 19, 1977 – Dec 4, 1981 | comm/cs | my first ship in the navy, wild crew, and had a llot of fun.... |
| Lowe, Larry | abf3 | Dec 20, 1977 – Sep 7, 1979 | air | phone talker/fuel checker.....taught by the best Mr. Johnny Goodlow |
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