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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). 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 2869 crew members registered for the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1960 | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 – 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 – 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 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 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Williams, Patrick | AO2 | 1970 – 1971 | VA-195 | |
Felter, Ken | 1970 – 1973 | This is for my brother who passes on early this year 2007. I know he has here during Nam and during the fire. | ||
Merkle, Gary | E2 | 1970 – 1972 | 4 | Fueled jets on the flight deck Played guitar and sang for the guys |
Rigney Jr., William John | ADJ2 | 1970 – 1971 | VF-114 POWER PLANTS | View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
Nieland, Bob | BT3 | 1970 – 1974 | P1 4mmr | |
Mendonca, Michael | ABE-2 | 1970 – Oct 26, 1972 | V-2 | |
McKenna, Edward/mac | Abean | 1970 – 1973 | V2 | Worked on the best Cat Crew in the Navy |
Jordan, Alex | AIMD | 1970 – | CV63 | I'm trying to recall the date of the fire in 1970. After the fire we went to Subic Bay and worked on the ship. |
Harrison, Michael | MM2 | 1970 – 1971 | P-2 | Worked with water distillers, generators, main engines |
Kenney, Mac | YN3 | 1970 – 1971 | Special Services | Served up alot of beer and dogs on Grande Island. |
Marshall, Tom | YN2 | 1970 – 1972 | vf-114 AARDVARKS | |
McManus, Mick | HM3 | 1970 – 1972 | Medical | Doc Mac |
/edwards, Jerry | MM2 | 1970 – 1971 | P2 | Served in #2MMR from 9/70 till seperation from active duty 12/71. Served during Westpac cruise of 70/71. |
Ireland, John Irish | ADJ2 | 1970 – 1971 | VF-213 ADJ | i was a aboard the USS Kitty Hawk WESTPAC from 1970 to 1971 and I am looking for all the adj in VF-213 especially those of us that volunteered to go to Da Nang as team so if your out there let me know. JOHN IRELAND ADJ2 |
Jensen, Robert/ Jet | ABHAN | 1970 – 1973 | crash crew V1 | Looking for ED Heasley I drove #2 Crash truck operated the boat and aircraft crane I was on board during the transition from CVA to CV. |
Cowper, Ken | ABF4 | 1970 – 1970 | FUEL | Currently living in Indianapolis indiana Have one son and 2 grandchildren and my life of 44 years. Anyone out there that was on board 1970 thru 1974. Jerry burns would like to find. Dave Segura and Geordie Alvarez |
Disilvestri, Joe (Jodi) | Engineman 3rd Class | 1970 – 1973 | A Division | I remember Richardson, Blanchard (fell in my arms when passed out) Shepard, and others. |
Browne, Jim | QM3 | Jan 1970 – Nov 1972 | Navigation | Known to some as "HOBO" |
Showalter, Dennis | DS2 | Jan 1970 – Feb 10, 1974 | OZ | Worked in IOIC EDP with Chief Kyle,D.C. Crandall,Gary McAlpine, Jim Harbeson and quite a few others. |
Nantz, Jim | MM2 | Jan 1970 – Jul 1971 | P | Was assigned to main engine/boiler room. As MM2, stood MM of Watch, in-port, and Throttleman while underway. Did one West-Pac in '70/71. Was discharged on arival USA. Spent 6 more years as MM1 in active reserve. |
Callahan, John | RDSN | Jan 1970 – Dec 1971 | CIC | |
McGowan, Philip | None | Jan 1, 1970 – Dec 31, 1971 | None | None |
Pohl, Peter | E3 ABE | Jan 4, 1970 – Oct 14, 1973 | V2 bow cats | Two tours of Viet Nam Home ports of San Fran, San Diego and Washington. Had some good times over seas with stops in Hawii, Phillippins, Hong Kong, and Japan |
Smith, Phillip (Smitty) | PN3 | Jan 10, 1970 – Oct 10, 1972 | Executive Personnel | |
Coggins, Johnny | E3 | Jan 20, 1970 – Oct 25, 1973 | V2 | maintained & operated arresting gear |
Edwards, Gary | HM3 | Mar 1970 – Oct 1970 | medical | |
Rohrs, Gary | E4 | Mar 1970 – Jan 1974 | V-2 | This is Gary's cousin. Gary passed away in 2005. I am looking for anyone that served with him, specifically from 1972-1973, that can verify this for an ongoing VA claim. Thank you! |
Conard, Cloyd | SK2 | Mar 1970 – Jun 1972 | Supply | Worked for Cmdr Bill Hennesy, LCdr John Morris, LCdr James Dunkel |
Booth, Daniel/dogbone | AO2 | Mar 4, 1970 – Mar 4, 1976 | VF-114 | !oaded bombs and missels and did maintence on the arming and electrical systems got of the service and biong 707 did't have bomb or missel racks so now i'm a QC inspector for spun concrete power poles in winter haven florida im the dogbo |
Shreffler, Mark | MM3 | Mar 6, 1970 – Jun 15, 1974 | A Division Engineering | She was a fine ship. Brought me to a wife of over 30 years and 3 children |
Reddick, Paul | E5 | Mar 8, 1970 – Jun 16, 1972 | IOIC | Looking back, good times, great experience. Being there then, not so much. Difference between 18 and 68 I guess. |
Rigney, William John Jr. | ADJ2 | Mar 15, 1970 – Nov 10, 1971 | VF-114 AARDVARKS | |
Fox, Louis G Fox {foxy} | AO3 | Apr 1970 – Jul 27, 1973 | Air Missle | |
Strauch, Joseph J | DP2 | Apr 1, 1970 – Aug 1, 1972 | IOIC / OZ | Worked in the "Land of OZ". Where Mickey plan the bombing raids. Long days or were they nights? Enjoyed serving with a great bunch of guys though. In looking back, the long days at sea don't look so bad now. LOL |
Strauch, Joseph J | DP2 | Apr 1, 1970 – Oct 1, 1972 | OZ | Looking for any shipmates from the days of OZ abroad the USS Kitty Hawk |
Kasprzyk, Robert | QM3 | Apr 1, 1970 – Jun 16, 1972 | Navigation | Served on board the Kitty Hawk for 2 West Pac deployments during the Viet nam War. Working as a Quartermaster was probably the best job I could have worked during that period. I have no regrets. |
Hardin, Bill | ABH3 | Apr 10, 1970 – Dec 5, 1972 | V1-V3 | |
Harris, Regie | HM-2 | Apr 19, 1970 – Jul 25, 1972 | Ships Crew/ Medical | Need info of flt. deck accident in '72. Man sucked into intake of plane,(name was Pellis ?). Memorial Dedication I believe was in Cruise Book, but have lost mine. Need full rank, name,date of shipmates death, and squadron attached to. PLEASE HE |
Davis, Paul | May 1970 – Dec 17, 1971 | Special Services/Radio Communications | ||
Harcourt, Edwin (Mike) | BT3 | May 1970 – Feb 15, 1974 | P-2 | Worked all the jobs in 2MMR two west pac tours and started a 3rd one before leaving. Still doing the same type of work in a power plant. |
Alcantara, George | MR3 | Jun 1970 – Nov 1971 | p3 | worked with great guys in Machine Shop would love to hear from any one from the Days, Worked Hard Partyed Hard |
Robano, Dominick Nick | MM 2 | Jun 1970 – Jan 21, 1972 | 3-MMR | 3 Main Mach. Room |
Peddicord, Bruce | mm1 | Jun 1970 – 1980 | a/c shop a div | anyone know the wereabouts of mmcm mike cuff ? |
Posey, Ray | HM2 | Jun 1, 1970 – Sep 29, 1972 | Medical | |
Reiss, Robert | PN3 | Jun 1, 1970 – Feb 2, 1972 | EXEC | LOOKING FOR ANY OF OUR PERSONNELMAN TEAM |
Johnson, David | MM3 | Jun 15, 1970 – Jun 15, 1974 | P2 | I operated as MMOW in number 2 engine room at the time I had left. I worked my way up the watches (messenger, vacuum tank, booster pumps, feed pumps. generators and throttleman). |
Lively, Jeffrey | AG2 | Jul 1970 – Aug 1973 | OA | WestPac 70-71 and 72. Like to hear from other OA shipmates except TR Ball (as I've already heard from him) CT? HobNob? Ford? Morrison? D'arc?Dewald? PhilRoy? jeffreylively@hotmail.com or Facebook. |
Hudson, C. Ray | DS3 | Jul 1970 – Mar 1971 | OZ/IOIC | Spent most of my time as a Master-at-Arms and IOIC supply PO. Remember McClure, McAlpine, Chegwidden and Showalter. Left on emergency leave (death of my father) and never returned to the Hawk. Great guys and good time. |
McCabe, Richard | SK3 | Jul 1, 1970 – Oct 15, 1971 | Supply | |
Coggins, Johnny | e3 | Jul 1, 1970 – Oct 1, 1973 | v2 arresting gear | did not realize it then; but they were some great times |
Griffin, Robert (Bob) | AO3 | Jul 6, 1970 – Jul 1, 1973 | Air Missiles (AM) | Worked the flight deck for our two WESTPAC cruises. It was great working with all the men from ship's company to squadron staff. Highlights: Russia Bears & U2's landing/taking-offs |
Davis, Ron | DK2 | Jul 6, 1970 – Jun 1971 | S-4 VA195 | Good times bad times. Mostly good. Was selected to sit down with Admiral Zumwalt when he came aboard. Great man. |
Cannon, Glen | AN | Jul 10, 1970 – May 25, 1971 | V-2 | I am not in touch with anyone from the cruise, but would love to hear from anyone from V-2 Div. I am currently an Investigator with the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, Living in Conyers, GA |
John, Neighbarger | abh 3 | Jul 15, 1970 – Sep 15, 1972 | v 1 div | transfered from constelation had typhoid fever fly 1 plane director for 2 cruises flew off about sept 7 1972 asst div office was sucked down a 7 in front elevator one had to wash down flifgt deck with fire hose |
Aicher, Ken | AO3 | Jul 16, 1970 – Aug 17, 1973 | AM | What a ride! |
Miller, Jack | E3 | Jul 18, 1970 – Jul 18, 1971 | Air Missile Div. | |
Hopkins, Joe (Hoppy) | AK3 | Aug 1970 – Nov 1972 | S-6 | Was aboard 71'72'Westpacs & the riot. 71' Westpac worked in catapult gear storeroom. 72' Westpac worked in Div office and Sup/CMDR Office. Hunters Point for the overhaul in 1973. Great Memories. Anyone in supply/V-2 I would like |
McCormack, John | MM2 | Aug 1970 – Dec 1973 | P1-4MMR | It was an experience that can not ever be forgotten !! It was hell, but we survived !! |
Romeiser, Doug | EM3 | Aug 1970 – Aug 1971 | E - Power Shop | WestPac '70-'71. Worked in Electrical Power Shop. EMC Bergren and gang. Met Adm. Zumwalt twice. That WestPac was bombs away. Was sponson EM during those long UnReps. Kitty was my 2nd ship and 2nd WestPac. Got out after WesPac, re-uped '75. |
Mayer, Phillip | AO3 | Aug 1970 – Nov 1, 1971 | G | |
Seiler, Harry | ABH3 | Aug 1970 – Jul 1972 | V1 | Have some good memories of the Kitty Hawk, it was CVA-63 when I was aboard. Looking for Jerome Madsen. Rest in peace Bo. |
Rhodes, Buddy | Seaman | Aug 9, 1970 – Jun 1, 1972 | X | Worked in radio and tv |
Salay, Stephen | PN3 | Aug 11, 1970 – 1974 | NRMPC Bainbridge, MD | |
Morrison, Rick | ADJ3 | Aug 15, 1970 – | va 195 | |
Hawkins, Tommy | MM3 | Sep 1970 – Jun 1971 | P1, 4MMR | |
Lash, Bill | AN | Sep 1970 – Dec 1970 | V4 | ATN-6630 spent MORE TIME in V4 than RADIO FIX. WISH could find BUDDY DAVE HERNANDEZ. WISH 2 hear of UNTIMELY DEATH of MESSDECKS CHIEF Shumway. LOVED RIDING into port(s) on the O-10. Member TONKIN GULF Yacht Club. |
Pike, Gregory | E2 | Sep 1, 1970 – 1971 | A division | WestPac Tour. I remember Capt Oberg&Anti white blacks n then there were no women on board. Higher ranking petty officers not knowing what they were doing&2 guys attacking u from the rear at random to c if you new kung fu |
Ramsay, Mike | ame2 | Sep 2, 1970 – Jun 13, 1972 | VA-195 | |
Scott, Raymond | Cpl | Sep 10, 1970 – Aug 15, 1972 | MarDet | I enjoyed serving aboard the Hawk and made many friends while sailing with her. |
Books, Kenneth | JO3 | Sep 15, 1970 – Jun 15, 1973 | X Division | I was editor of the Kitty Hawk Flyer. Great duty, even with two deployments to the Gulf of Tonkin. Retired from civilian newspapers 12/31/12. Looking for Stu Nathan. |
Haskins, Terry | Sep 21, 1970 – Jun 3, 1973 | AIND | ||
Pilger, Christopher D. | Oct 1970 – Sep 1974 | |||
Mendenhall, Lonnie (Mendy) | E% | Oct 1970 – Oct 1973 | AIMD (IM3) / X MAA | There were good and bad times. The bad times are not in our records. So compare PTSD notes. I am still struggling with PTSD & no VA help. Tons of beer and fun . GOD BLESS THOSE WHO STOOD FOR FREEDOM so that others can abuse it. STAND PROUD |
McLain, Dale | PN3 | Oct 1970 – Sep 1972 | Executive | |
Miller, W. David | AQAN | Oct 12, 1970 – Nov 1, 1973 | AIMD | In 1997 I had the opportunity to revist the Hawk in San Diego. It really seemed strange walking around her after so many years. I couldn't believe that I spent three years of my life living there. Somtimes I miss it, but mostly I don't. |
Green, Chuck | E3 | Oct 15, 1970 – Aug 15, 1972 | engineering | A lot of good people on a good ship, never will forget first time in olongapo and seeing Hong Kong was worth every second on the Kitty!! |
Evilsizor, Ken/"Evil" | E4/AMH3 | Nov 1970 – May 7, 1974 | VF-213 | I made 3 Westpacs on the Kitty Hawk between 1970 and 1974. On the first two deployments I was assigned to the Line Division and worked the flight deck. My last deployment I worked in the Airframes shop. |
Czarnuszewicz, John "Czar" | DP2 | Nov 1970 – May 1972 | S-7 | It was better than FCPC LANT, Dam Neck, VA. |
Gravett, Fred | YN3 | Nov 1970 – Oct 1972 | X - Captain's Office | |
Fletcher, Joseph | SN | Nov 1970 – Jun 1974 | S-1 | I reported to the Deck Dept. in 1970 and quickly worked my way to the Supply Dept S-1 Division. I finished up as the Outside Store Keeper. |
Kordela, Stanley | HM3 | Nov 1970 – Sep 1971 | MEDICAL | EENT TECH BRIAN KNIGHT (GOOD FRIEND) |
Turner, Tim | AK1 | Nov 4, 1970 – Mar 29, 1974 | S-6 | Was Ships Company 70-74, and came back as a 'winger for the 79-80 cruise. Good times, good people. Got out in 74, but missed the camaraderie of the crew so much that after 2.5 years, reinlisted and made the Navy a career. |
Moreno, Myron | E-3 | Nov 28, 1970 – Aug 18, 1972 | R-Division | See A 1972 West-Pac Cruise Book |
Reyes, Charlie | AMH3 | Dec 10, 1970 – Jan 22, 1972 | Hydraulic Shop | Assigned to ships Hydraulic Shop, located near fantail, will not forget the Big Bear group flying over ship. |
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