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USS America (CV 66) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS America (CV 66). 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 2920 crew members registered for the USS America (CV 66).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Butler, Robert Paul III	FA	0000 –
Warner, Leonard	E 2	0000 – Sep 24, 1970	B	boiler repairman
Damkier, Robert (Bob)	RADARMAN II	Jun 1944 – Jun 1946		Deceased 1993
Heslin, Michael P.	ET2	Jan 31, 1955 – Jan 21, 1962	Electronics
Waldrop, Robert	E4	1961 – 1963	S7
Zimmerman, Dwayne	Aviation Ordinance 3rd class	1961 – Jan 1963	Flight deck	Reaching out to Michael H Barribeau - Oconto Wisconsin
Christensen, Don {chris}	AVIATION SUPPLY S-6	1962 – 1964	S-6	GEORGE TOWNER
Broome, James	ADJ3	Nov 22, 1962 – Jun 6, 1966	v6	I flew on america's COD with Bobby Snowden and I am trying to get in touch with him.
Collins, Stephen Grant	ETR-3	1963 – Oct 1967	OE Division	Plank owner. I feel as though I was a very small part of Her history. Great,great guys in our OE Division. I enjoy reliving those four years.
Barbrow, Emory Wayne	DC2	Jan 1963 – Mar 15, 1968	Repair	Plankowner
Darling, Edward A	E3	Feb 19, 1963 – Jan 13, 1967	Boatsman mate	Would love to hear from anyone that remembers this great ship !!!!
Berry, Richard	abhan	Aug 1963 – Sep 1966	V-1	plankowner
Riggs, Robert	e3	Aug 30, 1963 – Aug 30, 1966	s-1
McLean, Gerald	ABE3	Sep 1963 – Sep 4, 1966	V-2	Plank owner #4 cat. Great experience for this back country farm boy. Met many really great people and some not so.
Velez, John	ABE3	Oct 1963 – Jul 1966	V2	Plankowner - Cat #3
Confort, Richie	AME-3	Dec 14, 1963 – Apr 10, 1967	V-6	"Plank-Owner" - Probably the greatest experience of my life, the men, the oceans, the cities abroad, the fun, knowledge learned and learning how to grow from a teenager to an adult "fast".
Miller, Paul E.	AN	1964 – Jun 1966	V-4 AvFuels	Precom school in Norfolk, Plankowner and Med Cruise 1965-1966
Nicholson, Dwight (Nick)	E3	1964 – 1966	V4	I would like to hear from my old friends. What a great crew!
Lusby, Ted	BM3	1964 – Dec 7, 1967	2nd	plank owner.would like to hear from anyone who served in 2nd div from 1964-1967
Barker, Marty	ATN2	1964 – 1966	V6	Proud plank owner
Hubbard, Richard	E3	1964 – 1966	V1, Fly 3, Yellow Shirt, Flight Deck Director	Plankowner
Ken, Wilder	FTM2	1964 – 1968	Fox	Plank owner assigned to the AN-SPG 55B guided missile radar.
Allore, Jerry	DC-2	1964 – 1966	R Division	Plank Owner and Bass Player in Ambassadors Band
Palmer, Phillip	AG2	1964 –	OA	Plank Owner
Barker, Martin	ATN2	1964 – 1966	V6	Plank Owner
Grabow, Ralph	E-3	1964 – 1966	V-1	plank owner , one of the best times of my life
Allsop, Ernie	ETC3	1964 – 1966	OE	Shakedown cruise in Cuba: 1. downing drones 2. Liberian tanker collision 3. losing air conditioning 4. EM club and Blood Alley at Getmo The first Mediterranean cruise, Russian surveillance ship and Russian" Bear flyover
Mooneyham, J P	E7 Chief Petty Officer	1964 – 1967	Unknown	My father, JP Mooneyham, served aboard the America. The retired after 20 years. The first ship he served aboard was the USS Kadashan Bay (CVE-76).
Berryman, Harvin	ADJ-4	1964 – 1966	V-6	When I arrived in New Port News, Va. The America was a peace of steel in the bottom of a hole they call a dry dock. I only got to go to a office for a while and answer a telephone. They would not let me close to America
Byers, Larry (Dave)	E-5	1964 – 1968	A	Plank Holder in A Division
Singer, James	BM4	1964 – 1966	2nd Division	I am proud to be a Plank Owner of CVA 66, USS America
Rust, Larry	Seaman	1964 – 1966	First	Would like to hear from some of my old ship mates.
Parrish, Richard	GMT-3	1964 – Jun 1967	W
Moore, James	RM3	1964 – Jan 1966	Communications	Great duty. I feel priviledged to be a plank owner. My time aboard has been a source of good memories for longer than I like to recall.
Rubright, Dave [Rubes]	AIRMAN	Jan 1964 – Sep 1966	V-2	Plank Owner-aft catapults V- 2 Division
Wolf Jr, Charles A	E-3	Jan 1, 1964 – 1967	sam
Goff, Chuck	SN	Jan 23, 1964 – Jan 25, 1965	4th div	I'm a plank owner and proud to have served . Departed from the USS America and served 19 months on PBRs in VietNam
Miller, Robert	mm3	Jan 30, 1964 – Jan 30, 1968	M	boot camp san diego, machinist mate A school great lakes pre-comm crew norfolk all cruises til late 1967. assigned to mmr2,throttleman.
Backner, Ronald	MM3	Feb 1964 – Nov 1967	M	PLANK OWNER, WORKED IN #2MMR FOR A WHILE THEN IN #4MMR, LET ME HEAR FROM YOU. WHAT A LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP!!!
Richardson, Lester Jo	AN	Feb 13, 1964 – Nov 3, 1966	catapult 3 jet blastdeflector	@17 who knew? Lots of memories even to this day.proud green shirt.wish I knew then what I know now.never should got out. Now retired @ 67 living in alvin texas.hey Martin Ross are u still kicking ? Plankowner
Roberts, Noble	IC2	Mar 15, 1964 – Jun 6, 1966	e	plank owner
Shaver, John	E3	Mar 16, 1964 – Nov 30, 1966	3rd
English, Charles		Apr 1964 – Apr 1967	Catapult/arresting gear
Vogel, William A.	ABH3	Jun 1964 – Aug 1967	V3	Was First Crew on America and Plank Owner and crew who put CVA66 in Commission 23 Jan 1965. On board for Sea Trials and Gitmo Shake Down Cruise when Esso Tanker hit CVA66 at anchor in Gitmo. Tough Skipper who kept ops on
Humphrey, Harry	ABE-3	Jun 1, 1964 – Dec 22, 1966	V-2	I HAVEN'T BEEN THERE IN FORTY YEARS.I REMEMBER ALOT OF THINGS WE DID.LOVE TO TALK TO ANY BODY ABOUT IT.
Coffin, Jim	E3	Jun 1, 1964 – Jun 1, 1966	V1	For most of us we did a lot growing up on the best ship in the military America First still works today
Harris, David	AN	Jun 1, 1964 – Dec 15, 1964	Air Dept	I was aboard just a short time but had an enviable position. I volunteered and became the first Captain's driver on the USS America. I had put in for flight training and received orders just prior to ship commissioning.
Snowden, Bobby	CV 66	Jun 12, 1964 – Dec 2018	Aimd	To any crew members Of The COD plane C1A Miss America Would like to hear from you.
Osburn, Ralph	ABH3	Jul 1964 – Jun 1965	V-1
Snowberg, Paul	AN	Jul 1964 – Mar 1966	V-6	Plankowner. More adventures and memories than any other two years of my life. Check out www.ussamerica.org for information about the next reunion.
Alderson, Rex	e3	Jul 1964 – Aug 1967	s6	best time of my life was on pre commissing crew in new port news 2 med cruises loved it
Garber, Garry	AN	Jul 1964 – Apr 1966	V4	Went to Precom, Commissioned ship(Plankowner) shakedown cruise and partial Med cruise. Left ship in France end of March 1966.
Colvin, Melvin	E-5	Jul 1, 1964 – Dec 1968	Attack Squadron VA-82	Sailed in the Subic Bay, Australia, Norfolk, VA, and other locations.
Troxtell, Welborn Ray	GMM-2	Jul 13, 1964 –		Plank owner-retired in 1974 - San Diego, Ca. GMMC
Cashaw, Curtis	E-3	Jul 22, 1964 – Jul 21, 1966	B	Plank Owner
Thompson, Jay	BT-2	Aug 1964 – Sep 1965	B	was onboard commisioning crew in newport news
Dinnel, Bob	PH2	Aug 1964 – Oct 1967	OP	PART OF PRECOMM DETAIL, PLANKOWNER. GREAT TIMES, GREAT SHIP - MAY SHE REST IN PEACE!! HEY FRANK, ARE YOU OUT THERE?
Franklin, Larry	AN	Aug 1964 – 1966	V-4	Its hard to believe I was 19 years old once in my life
McNichol, Jim/mac	EM1	Aug 1964 – Jan 1967	E-5	Transferred from USS Kitty Hawk to Pre Com in Newport News VA. Worked in #5 SWBD in # 3 MMR, left ship before 2nd. Med Cruise for seperation.
Zimmerman, Gary	E3	Aug 1964 – Dec 1967	V-3 and V-1	Pre-Commissioning crew Plank Owner V3 number 2 elevator V-1 Number 2 elevator, blue shirt, tractors, LSO platform. Today since 1971 - Baptist Minister - Big change in my life
Young, Terry	RM3	Aug 1964 – 1965	CR	Plankowner. On commissioning crew. Went for 1st shake down cruise to GITMO. We got rammed by a civilian oiler in port and went back to Portsmouth, VA. I got a swap to the USS Enterprise before the first Med cruise.
Labarge, Mike	AK 3	Aug 1, 1964 – Jun 28, 1966	S-6	Good ship, good friends, good times.
Genders, Thomas	RM3	Aug 1, 1964 – Aug 23, 1966	Communications	Plank-Owner on Pre-Commisioning Crew. Made first Med cruise. Worked in the Radio Shack as a speed-key operator.
Broad, Michael	SK2	Aug 4, 1964 – Aug 4, 1966	supply S1	plank owner
Moreland, Richard (Dick)	EM2	Aug 5, 1964 – Dec 20, 1967	Engineering	I worked on flight deck as an electrician. Served during the mid east war when the USS Liberty was hit. Great ship and have many good memories aboard ship. Spent time in Cuba on shake down and two MED cruises. Work as civilian now with the Navy.
Jakubowski, Stephen	Am3	Aug 23, 1964 – May 8, 1966	X	Plank Owner
Leonard, Gary	ABFAN	Sep 1964 – Sep 1966	V4	AvGas filter room, I think I painted it 50 times in 2 years. All the rest of the time was fun.
Mortenson, Wendell (Mort)	AIRMAN	Sep 1964 – May 1966	V4-Fuels	Enjoyed being a plankowner on the commissioning crew and experiencing many of the USS AMERICA'S first events.
Welliver, George W.	E3	Sep 1964 – Sep 1966	engenring
Carl, Shuck	ABE-3	Sep 1964 – Sep 1966	V-2 Catapults	Plank Owner
Miller, Paul	AN	Sep 1964 – Jun 1966	V4	was in the precom school from sept 1964 till Jan.1965. Then commissioned the ship on 25 Jan 65 and stayed with it until June 1966
Frank, Dennis	AZ3	Sep 1, 1964 – May 8, 1966
Neiges, Gene	AZ3	Sep 1, 1964 – Apr 4, 1966	PriFly	Commissioning crew and Plankowner
Perrier, Thomas	AN	Sep 2, 1964 – Sep 1, 1966	v4	plankowner, mess cook side cleaner, compartment cleaner, flight deck fueler.had a great time,wish i could do it again.
Vildosola, Mark	AN	Sep 4, 1964 – Nov 10, 1965	V-3	Plankowner. Came aboard while it was being built in Newport News.We lived in rental housing in town,That was fun.
Jackowski, Jake	AE3	Sep 7, 1964 – Jul 14, 1967	VA 64 Attack Squadron	Best Time of my life many found memories of good times with shipmates and quality forming life attributes.
Frank, Dennis	AZ3	Sep 8, 1964 – May 8, 1966
Christensen, Don {chris}	E3	Sep 10, 1964 – Apr 15, 1966	S6	"PLANK OWNER" To me as a wide eyed 21 year old just out of boot camp it was A once in a life time experience...Thanks for the great ride!!
Peters, Michael	SFM3	Sep 13, 1964 – Sep 10, 1966	R
Perrett, Edward	AVF3	Sep 15, 1964 – Sep 15, 1967	v4
Davis, Dennis	EM1- EMCS	Sep 16, 1964 – Jul 2, 1971	Engineering	Reported to Pre-Com detail Sept. 1964 as an EM1, departed July 1971 as an EMCS.
Groves, Robert J	EM3	Sep 17, 1964 – Sep 10, 1966	E Division	Pre com detail, did a lot of growing up for a just barely 17 year old. Am a proud Plank Owner. Miss all the buds and now am retired in Buckeye AZ.
McKenen, Robert	AA	Sep 20, 1964 – May 20, 1966	V-1	When I was piped off of "Her" in 66 during a Med. cruise, tears rolled down my cheeks. I was leaving close friends behind. My thoughts are still alive with them and "Her" Bob McKenen...Plankowner
Gearhart, Richard	AO3	Sep 25, 1964 – Aug 4, 1966	AM	Transfered from USS Intrepid CVS-11 in Rota Spain, Plankowner. Tried to remain onboard when transfered. Good ship and crew.
Hildreth, Eugene	MMC	Sep 29, 1964 – Oct 1, 1968	M	she was haze grey and underway 2 Meds 1 Westpac during the 4 Yrs I was onboard plus fitting out and underway training
Wroblesky, Gerald	RD3	Oct 1964 – Jun 1967	CAC	Plankowner!
Collins, Ed	MM3	Oct 1964 – Sep 1966	M	Precom School NOB Norfolk;Plank Owner;first ORI;first Med.cruse;#2Main Machinery Room; The America was a great ship that deserved better than she got from the Navy at the end. I would like to hear from old shipmates especially M and B Divisions
Holahan, Tom	BT-3	Oct 1964 – Aug 1966	B	#1 MMR
Schaefer, Frank	GMT	Oct 1964 – Sep 1966	Weapons
Centanni, Ronald (Ron)	BM3	Oct 1964 – Dec 1967	1st, 5th. 2nd.	Plankowner: Served on board for over 3 yrs. Some of the best yrs, of my life had a wonderful, unforgetable experience.
Rivera Jr., Rafael P / Buck	AO/AN	Oct 1964 – Apr 1966	Ships Co./ Aviation Ord./ G Division	I am Glad that I found this site, I am a Plank Owner and was there the day we commissioned The Big "A". Lots of good memories and good People. Proud to have Served / God Bless America ! View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo
Creed, James	CREED IC3	Oct 1, 1964 – Apr 11, 1967	E	PreCom at NOB, SP Shop and MC Shop, felt a great loss upon learning of her being sunk, have pictures of her anchors outside main gate at NOB. PLANK OWNER
Bradford, Jr., Leslie L.	EN3	Oct 7, 1964 – Jul 17, 1966	A-3 AC&R Shop	Plank Owner. A time in my life I will always remember with fond memories of times and friends.
Bradford Jr, Leslie / Brad	EN3 / E-4	Oct 7, 1964 – Sep 9, 1966	A-3	Plank Owner
Kaster, Max	ET-1	Oct 12, 1964 – Aug 15, 1967	OE	Wonderful experience, enjoyed two med cruises and several GITMO "refresher" trainings. Worked in Comm. and ECM. PLANKOWNER
Salter, Ernest	MM3	Oct 21, 1964 – Jul 28, 1967		She deserved better than being sunk E Salter
Gudgalis, Jim	RM2	Oct 25, 1964 – Nov 25, 1965	CR	Plankowner - came aboard while still in Newport News Shipyard.
Hardin, Carol "Joe"	ABH3	Nov 1964 – 1967	V-1	Plankowner, served aboard as Fly II Yellowshirt.
Hura, Edward	ETR2	Nov 1964 – Nov 1966	OE	Plank Owner -- Looking for my old shipmates in OE division and others from the commissioning crew of the USS America.
Sarapa, Walt	ETR3	Nov 1964 – Jan 1967	OE	A remarkable experience - the best life-training a young man could possibly get. I'm very proud of my military service, particularly aboard the America. Took my sons to visit her in 1984 - they still talk about it.
Burch, Gary	RD2	Nov 6, 1964 – Apr 27, 1967	OI
Alexander, Freddie	Machinist mate 3rd class	Nov 18, 1964 – Aug 25, 1969	M	Worked in #4MMR from 1965 to 1969 enjoyed every bit of it. Met some great friends. Made the 1st 2 med cruses and 1st tonken gulf cruse and around the world. Loved the old girl it was sad she was sunk.
Collins, John J	AN	Nov 23, 1964 – May 8, 1967	V2	plankowner cat 1
Weber, Jack	MM2-MMC	Dec 10, 1964 – Dec 14, 1968	M	Re-enlisted.Plank Owner MMR1,then MMR2 & MMR3. From MM2 to MMC. Ceng's were Pennington, Tedholm and Dalaire. MPA Bull Green. M-Div JT Barlow Around the World in 68 Viet Nam. became a Shellback also 2 med cruises 66/67
Barker, Ted	BT3	Dec 30, 1964 – May 31, 1967	B

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