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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 2731 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 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 – 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover, Jon | LT | 1981 – 1984 | PAO | Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada) Also transited the Suez Canal and became a Blue Nose (north of the Artic Circle) |
| Ward, Peter | AMEC(AW) | 1981 – 1984 | VA-15 AME Shop | The Indy was a good ship. My tour with VA-15 onboard the Indy was memorable, to be certain! |
| Sutton, Charles | LI2 | 1981 – 1984 | X4 | INDY PRINTSHOP |
| Carter, Jeffrey H. | ABF3 E4 | 1981 – 1984 | V-1 | Some of the best and most memorable times of my life. Working on the flight deck of one of the most powerful forces in the world was unreal. If anyone from my time remembers me I would love to hear from you. |
| Ice, Christopher | E-4/ADA | 1981 – Oct 1, 1984 | I was a jet engine mechanic (Ships Company) | |
| Vanderwal, Brian | HT2 | 1981 – 1985 | R | hey all you smoke eaters and turd chasers out there. saw some names on this site,a couple of ht's the ADCA. hope your all doing well. had some great times, and some really bad times too. all in all glad I served. |
| Kilinski, Jimmy | PC 3 | 1981 – 1982 | pc | looking for bill norden |
| Milliken, Michael | HT2 | 1981 – 1985 | R | Hello Indy shipmates,I started in lightwater shop then shipfitter shop last couple of years. NFP for a couple years also.Have cool memories of time on ship,even had a band. |
| Taylor, Kevin | ASE 3 | 1981 – 1984 | AIMD IM4 | |
| Nelson, Jon | HT-1 | 1981 – 1982 | Repair Pipe shop | Miss all my shipmates. Had a great time in Austrailia |
| Hillman, Chuck | 1981 – 1983 | A/O2N2 | Probably one of the best crews I worked with. Getting ready to retire from civil service. Hope all you guys are doing well! | |
| Flaherty, Daniel | AO-3 | 1981 – | VF-102 | 1981 IO cruise |
| Henderson, John | AMH-3 | 1981 – 1984 | VF-32 Line & Airframes | Spend some time looking back on those days with fondness and great pride. Was TAD to Sig. for one cruise, and spent most of my time as a line rat. Miss the flight deck, miss the camaraderie and will miss the Indy! |
| Klepinski, John | IC2(SW) | 1981 – 1984 | "E", IC Gang, Aft IC | |
| Cravens, Clayton | E5-AD2 | 1981 – 1984 | VAW122 | |
| Brown, Timothy | IC1 | 1981 – 1984 | oe | was the best of times |
| Darnielle, B | PO3 / FTM3 | 1981 – Aug 20, 1985 | FOX Division | |
| Oliveras, Angel | E4 | 1981 – 1985 | admin | Made some great friends |
| Milliken, Michael | HT2 | 1981 – 1985 | R | |
| Flynn, Douglas | Airman | 1981 – Oct 1984 | V1 | if you guys remember, my nickname was, riceball. we had some good times. fly3 dudes. |
| Green, Roger | HT2 | Jan 1981 – Feb 22, 1984 | R | HI TO ALL MY FELLOW HT'S GOOD TO SEE SOME FAMILIAR NAMES FROM R-DIV. I'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU TO TALK ABOUT OLD TIMES. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON |
| West, David | E2 - E3 -E4 -E1 | Jan 1981 – Jul 1983 | B division ( Cat-Snipe ) | Always in trouble |
| Hand, James | AO2 | Jan 1, 1981 – May 1, 1984 | HS-15 | Just like to say hi to some old shipmates |
| Westerfield, James | BM e3 | Jan 1, 1981 – Apr 1, 1983 | second | |
| Thompson, Carl | AE3 | Jan 1, 1981 – Sep 30, 1983 | Aimd | |
Hillman, Chuck  | MM1 (SW) | Jan 1, 1981 – Dec 31, 1983 | A | I was assigned to the O2N2 Shop as Work Center Supervisor. I had the best crew in A-Div. Looking forward to hearing from the guys in our shop. Retired now |
| Krese, John | E4 ADJ | Jan 10, 1981 – Oct 2, 1983 | vaw-122 | Looking for crew members thatwere with rvaw-120, vaw-122. |
| Mueller, Thomas | Jan 15, 1981 – Jun 25, 1984 | V-1 Fly 3 Yellow & Tractor Driver | Very intense working environment but looking back it was a hell of a good time. Some of the best people I've ever worked with and some of the best times of my life. | |
| Agnew, Psagnew18@aol.com | BTFN | Jan 15, 1981 – Jun 22, 1982 | BT | Oil Kink Division |
| Barr, Bob | AME2 | Jan 21, 1981 – Mar 24, 1984 | VA-176 | What a great time I had serving with this squadron. We sure did have some fun. Perhaps a bit too much at times but what a blast it was. |
| Ridley, Thomas | Jan 25, 1981 – Jun 14, 1984 | VA-176/IM-2 (POWERPLANTS | Great times back in those days, enjoyed the ship and the squadron that I was assigned to. Made three cruises and many workups. Wouldn't trade those experiences for nothing in the world. Will be retiring from the Navy in June 2006, its been fun. | |
| Bess, Ronald | OS2 | Jan 25, 1981 – Jan 25, 1986 | OI | Hello guys, just wanted to hear from someone. |
| Nessman, Tod | ABE 3 | Feb 1981 – Sep 1984 | V- 2 Bow Cats | Great time Good Freinds outstanding ship from IO to Med also Grenada , and being north of artic circle ... alot of good times |
| Shields, Troy | bm3 | Feb 1981 – Oct 1983 | 2nd div deck | |
| Cleary, Chuck | E-3,then E-2,back to E-3,E-2 again,ect....... | Feb 1981 – Apr 1983 | V-1 blue shirt,then EO | Reported on board in Perth,best 3 days I'd had. Had some good times.Hard work. Great people. If not for all the Captains masts,who knows. I would love to hear from any shipmates. |
| Ramsey, Markus (Spike/rams) | HT2 | Feb 1, 1981 – Jun 1, 1983 | Repair | 52 Years young now and still wish I was in. Cheers to the good old days boys! |
| Koleno, Timothy | e4 | Feb 1, 1981 – May 6, 1985 | im4 | |
| Hansen, Todd | TM3 | Feb 1, 1981 – Jul 31, 1984 | G1 | I was assigned to G1, G2 and G3 divisions in the weapons department. |
| Lippincott, Russell | MS2 | Feb 8, 1981 – Feb 15, 1983 | S2 | I will never forget my days as an Indy sailor.She was a proud ship with a crew that was equally proud to be a part of the Indy heritage.She will be missed by all who served onboard. Sail on Indy.You will not be forgotten. |
| Mueller, Thomas | ASM2 | Feb 10, 1981 – Jul 3, 1984 | V-1 / FLY 3 YELLOW & TRACTORS | SERVED ON THE INDY WITH SOME REALLY GOOD PEOPLE. HAD SOME EXCELLENT TIMES AND TRULY INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES. I WILL NEVER FORGET AND I'M VERY PROUD TO HAVE SERVED. |
| Perez, Ruben | PHAN | Feb 12, 1981 – Aug 25, 1985 | OP | I still reflect in my dreams to this date of the time I had with my friends and the few port of call but they were very good to me. I hope my fellow shipmate see my name and contact me from OP DIV |
| Lippincott, Russell | MS2 | Feb 22, 1981 – Jan 31, 1983 | S2 | |
| Wertz, Tom | E5/AK2 | Apr 16, 1981 – Jan 16, 1985 | S9 | why can't i get my hatch open. |
| Salsbury, Dick | SN | May 1981 – May 1984 | V2 Bowcats | I walked around wearing the headgear that said "Jesus is Lord". He still is. The group of guys I worked with were the best in the world. Together - we endured everything thrown at us. My utmost respect to you V2 cats |
| Roth, George | AO-3 | May 9, 1981 – Jun 12, 1983 | I had some great times! Looking for some old shipmates | |
| Chitty, David | LTJG | Jun 1981 – Apr 1983 | OI | |
| Wiley, Jones Tom | BTFN | Jun 1981 – Nov 1982 | R-DIV | LOVED IT IN THE VALVE SHOP!! WAS GLAD TO BE THERE WHEN THE HOSTAGES WERE RELEASED IN OCTOBER OF '82 |
| Goggin, Robert | PR 1 | Jun 1, 1981 – Jun 30, 1984 | IM2 | Looking for chief Dennis or Dennison . IM2 div LCPO |
| Lowery, Gregory | enlisted BT | Jun 1, 1981 – Jun 6, 1983 | 2 main boier room | whats up BT just checking in with you all miss lighting boiler and black smoke stacks |
| Jackson, Ricky | E4 | Jun 1, 1981 – May 26, 1984 | V2 | We spent so much time at sea, I use to think that the ship was a training carrier for captains. Went through 3 or 4 captains. Last maintenance officer was Larry Penix. He was too cool. |
| Jones, Steve | IC2 | Jun 2, 1981 – Sep 12, 1984 | E / IC Gang | Any of you guys from the IC gang out there ? If so, drop me a note. |
| Laughner, David | ABH3 | Jun 10, 1981 – Mar 30, 1985 | V-1 | |
| Laughner, David | ABH3 | Jun 10, 1981 – Mar 16, 1985 | V-1 | Made the 82 Med cruise, 83-84 Caribean-MED-Artic circle cruise, Made the 84-85 Med/IO cruise. |
| Middleton, Scott | AMH 2 | Jun 10, 1981 – Jul 30, 1984 | VS-15 | The best years of my life. I met great people and saw places and did things most people can only dream about. |
| Bess, Ronald | OS2 | Jul 1, 1981 – Jan 25, 1986 | OI | Looking for old enlisted buddies? |
| Kuehner, Ken | AW3 | Jul 4, 1981 – Sep 24, 1984 | OX | Upp,Hartogg,Burcham,Fails,Daily....some of the best friends I ever made in my life. |
| Wenzinger, Bill | BM2 | Jul 7, 1981 – Mar 11, 1985 | First | Fun and games at sea. Bagel Station, Granada, etc.etc. What ever happened to the likes of my crew in Deck house 5. I miss you guys and would love to hear from you someday |
| Fisher, Randy | DP2 | Jul 10, 1981 – Oct 1984 | S7 | I know Doug Hansen made it to Sr. Chief , the rest no idea. The absolutely worst mistake of my life was getting out. Shoulda stayed in at least 20. View 'now' Photo |
| Juris, Mike | E-3 | Aug 1981 – Dec 1983 | HS-15 | Hey James Hand and Mike Powell Or any one else from HS-15. I Remember you guys. I am still alive and can be found at www.mikes motorcycles.net |
| Cranmer, Bob | BT3/BTFN/BTFA/HA HA | Aug 15, 1981 – Sep 15, 1985 | b | any of you ole' cat snipes still alive? email me? |
| Rowe, Leslie (Buddyrowe) | E-4 | Aug 27, 1981 – Aug 26, 1985 | V-1 | FLY3DUDES........FOD walkdown lets go !!! I'll Never forget all the great places we went to and all the things we did. Great Memories!!! and especially, I wont forget all my Bro.s. p.s. Lets Save the Indy !!! |
| Shoulders, Tom | ET/1st Class | Sep 1981 – May 1985 | OE | |
| Darnielle, Burt | FTM-3 | Sep 24, 1981 – Aug 19, 1985 | FOX | Lebanon, Grenada and finished off my time in Philly. |
| Sneesby, Bill | ABF3 | Oct 1981 – Jul 5, 1985 | V4 | Some people talk about working with Jet fuel, I still do only in a better money making situation. Looking for old friends. |
| Burgess, Jack | AIRMAN | Oct 1, 1981 – Jun 1, 1985 | AIMD | Haze Grey n' Underway ... |
| Thacker, Rick | AT2 | Oct 3, 1981 – Dec 18, 1984 | AIMD IM-3 | It was quite an experience lots of good friend I have lost track of through the years. The Indy was always at sea can't say I miss it all that much |
| Drudy, Robert | IC2 | Oct 19, 1981 – Mar 24, 1984 | IC Gang | Served on the Independance for 3 years had a great time would love to hear from others that served |
| Bero, Andrew | MS 3 | Oct 20, 1981 – Jul 16, 1985 | S-2 / S-5 | What a shame they sent her to a watery grave in the Gulf of Mexico. She was a grand old girl. |
| Uhls, Ronnie | MMFN | Oct 23, 1981 – May 1985 | A O2N2 Shop | Looking for some old friends. |
| Harshaw, John | DS3 | Oct 31, 1981 – Jun 7, 1985 | OE | Who can forget knee knockers, field day and sponson watch. ORE, Bob Hope, Grenada, Lebanon and 19 hours in Istanbul Good Times - Miss my old shipmates. Hope you are all doing well. Please reach out and say hello. |
| Coleman, Greg | MM3 MM2 (SW) | Nov 1981 – Nov 1996 | A O2N2 Shop | |
| Rathbun, Steve | fc2 | Nov 1981 – 1985 | Fox | One of the most memorable and honorable periods of my life. Wish I could do it again. Hope everyone is doing well :-) |
| Lamarca, Mike | AQ2 | Nov 13, 1981 – Feb 11, 1984 | VF-14/IM3 W/C 603 | Airwing member but attached to ships crew. Great memories. |
| Rhoads, Roger | ABH 3 | Nov 17, 1981 – Feb 15, 1985 | V-1 | We had alot of fun, though we had to work hard.Not much liberty on the 83 84 Med cruise but we made for lost time when we hit the beach.Met alot of good guys that I think of often.I wouldn't trade the time I spent on Indy for anything. |
| Coats, Shane | AME3 | Dec 1981 – Mar 1985 | VAW-122 | I often wonder what happened to the guys I served with,and how their lives turned out. At the time I did'nt realize how much the memories of my time aboard the INDY would mean to me later in life. Any of you steeljaws out there send me an e-mail. |
| Cochran, Robert | IC2 | Dec 1, 1981 – Sep 29, 1985 | E | None |
| Wells, Vince | Dec 13, 1981 – Oct 11, 1985 | hello to everyone in oi division. | ||
| Gibbs, Leon | MS3 | Dec 15, 1981 – Jun 29, 1983 | S 2 | Lebanon / Grenada -Bagel station Boring, 35 days without seeing daylight, Naples, Naples, Naples - need new liberty port. Nassau, Bahama, Fort Lauderdale FL. great liberty. She was in Dry Dock when I Left. MASSIVE VIEW . E-mail me |
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