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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 2925 crew members registered for the USS America (CV 66).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Trainor, Mike	RM#	1972 – Dec 1973	CR	Would love to here from the guys from the "Commune" the ones that wore the short hair wigs... like Mark and Wayne mc_trainz@yahoo.com
Moody, Douglass	RM3	1972 – Jul 1974	CR	I took hundred of Kodachrome & Ektachrome photos in the Philippines and Hong Kong during WestPac 72-73; and in Barcelona & Majorca Spain; Toulon & Caen France; Athens, Corfu, Mikkinos, Rhodes Greece; and Istanbul Turkey during MedCruise 74.
Moberly, Robert	HM2	1972 – 1973	H
Plotz, Charlie	MM3	1972 – 1972	M	chplotz@yahoo.com
Kelder, Doug	ABH3	1972 – 1974	V-1	Crash/Salvage PO, later V-1 Div Training PO. Remain in contact with Tracy & Piovano. Would like to hear from others. Kiskakelder@gmail.com
Tracy, Bob	E3	1972 – 1974	V1	Was a crash and salvage crew member. Have been in contact with Doug Kelder, Joe Piviano, Jerry Von Bargen and Rudy Thacker. Have some great memories on that ship. You can contact me at roberttracy213@hotmail.com
Berry, Don	AMS3	1972 – 1975	VAW-124
Sturdy, John	PT2 - IS2	1972 – 1975	OZ
Hamrick, Ronald (Ron)	MM3	1972 – 1975	A Division
Lorenz, Jackie	E3	1972 – 1973	Aviation Ordance
Wise, Randy	abe3	1972 – 1974	v-2	Bunting,Robertson,Byrd,Rucker, Raglan,Fisk, Rudy. Alot of good memories. Would like very much to get in touch. Where ever you are, god speed.
Gasco, Allen	MM2	1972 – 1976	M DIvision
Clay, William	ADJ3	1972 – Mar 24, 1973	SHIPS COMPANY	I LEFT GLYNCO NAVAL AIR STATION, IN GEORGIA REPORTING TO NORFOLK, ABOARD THE SHIP. THE SHIP LEFT FOR VIETNAM IN 3 DAYS. VISITED SINGAPORE, HONG KONG AND THE PHILLIPINES. GONE ABOUT A YEAR.
Armistead, Andy	Cpl	1972 – 1974	Marine detachment	Retired
Morello, Michael	AO2	1972 – 1975	AV/ORD	Great experiences onboard especially '72 West Pac cruise . Will never forget Subic City ! .
Dillon, Bruce	AIRMEM BOATESMATE	Jan 1972 – Jan 1975	v 2 cat 2	36066 334 365 0203
Woodward, Woody	ABE-2	Jan 1972 – Sep 1973	V-2
Woodward, Paul (Woody)	ABE-2	Jan 1972 – Sep 7, 1973	V-2	Asst Cat Capt. catapult #2
Slater, Terry	mm3	Jan 1, 1972 – May 17, 1975	m	I was assigned to 2 main machinery room
Satiro, Joseph	EM2	Jan 3, 1972 – May 1974	32amR & #3main machinery room	hello to all tonkin gulf vets & the Royal ShellbaCks. remember smokin Joe eskejada the royal baby. EMCS BOUTwell,, the best e div chief ever
Bouchard, Robert E	sn	Jan 3, 1972 – Sep 3, 1974	2nd division	I miss the America, best ship I was aboard. lost contact with a few shipmates. rip America.
Richards, Aj	SN	Jan 26, 1972 – Jun 29, 1973	FOX
Duncan, Mike	SMCS/SMCM	Feb 1972 – May 1973	Staff Signalman	Shipmates
Smith, Steve, Smitty	AO2	Mar 1972 – Jul 1976	VF-143 PUKIN DOGS	Was with VF-143 from March 72 till July 76 . left AMERICA in Italy for shore duty to Beevill Tx. Best of time in the NAVY was with VF-143 , F-4J's and F-14's.VF-143 alway remember CMDR HARLEY HALL 27 Jan. 1973 , last and best to ever go down.
Ammirato, Dominick	E-3	Mar 1972 – Dec 1975	V-1	Worked the flight deck most of my time,did most trads,blue shrit,yellow shrit. made several cruieses had a blast.Last saw her in the late 80's in Jax's FLA. (Don't tread on me}
Acree, Richard "Mike"	ABE 3	Mar 1972 – Jul 1975	V-2	Would like to hear from any of my old crew.
Zook, Michael	CPL	Mar 1, 1972 – Feb 1, 1974	mardet	would like to hear from of of crew mates
Widger, Dave	AN	Mar 1, 1972 – Mar 23, 1973	OP	I grew up aboard America. I only wish I had known then what I know now. I hope to see the island saved, at least see her re-commissioned to serve on her final assignment. Proud to have served. Now serving the Lord as a Pastor.
Landmesser, Walter	ADJ3	Mar 1, 1972 – Apr 1, 1975	VA-35 A6 Intruders	Met some of the best people in the World. Looking for Himey.
Cronin, Michael	ADJ 2	Mar 5, 1972 – Jul 21, 1975	IM-2
Donahue, Jack	LT	Apr 1972 – Dec 1972	HC-2 Fleet Angels Helicopter Detatchment	Flew H3s in plane guard and SAR. Lots of mail delivered to the fleet. Two USAF F4 pilots rescued off N. Vietnam. Great ship.
Norris, Nick	EM3	Apr 1972 – Jan 1973	E Div
Kaffenberger, Mike	ASM3	Apr 20, 1972 – Aug 25, 1975	IM2	I worked with the combat air start system. We suppied high pressure air to the flight to start the aircraft. We had 4m gas turbine engine fore and 4 more aft.
Cook, Dale	A2	May 1972 – May 1975	G2	Hi to all of G2 Division 1972-1975
Skoy, Ken	PN3	May 1972 – Dec 28, 1973	X Division	I had a great time on the Westpac cruise and would like to here from Richard Puente, Joe Rolf, and Harry West and others that I shared a unique experience on a carrier.
Doyle, Frank	AKAN	May 1, 1972 – Aug 20, 1973	S1	To this day I think about my ship and the guys, she played a big part in my maturity as I was 17 when I boarded her the first time. I wish I could go back and spend one more year with her.
May, Tony	AT2	May 1, 1972 – Oct 1, 1975	AIMD	Longest 3.5 years of my life
Prysock, Michael (Clem)	AO3	May 3, 1972 – May 10, 1975	G-2
Holyak, John	YN3	May 20, 1972 – Mar 1975		Served with VA-86 (Admin).
Mead, Greg	AE-3	Jun 1972 – Jan 1973	VA-35	Great ship. She took me half way around the world.
Coyne, George	YN	Jun 1972 – Jun 1975	Deck
Vaughan, Ed	STG3	Jun 1972 – Apr 1974	OI	Molded by my LPO Dan Shilz - he really did a great job. To bad I didn't realize it at the time. I was part of his team that tracked the Russian sub for 24 hours.
Morgan, Raymond	AK	Jun 1972 – Oct 1973		s1 stock control
Chinn, David	AO3	Jun 1972 – Feb 1976	G1/Avord	Great memories
Hill, Dennis	PN3	Jun 1972 – Apr 1975	X Division	I came from the USS La Salle LPD-3 to the America. I forged some good friendships onboard during westpac an med cruises. What a time! This was a big part of my life I'll never forget. My Navy days will always live on.
Thacker, Rudy	e3	Jun 1972 – Jul 1975	v 1 divion	Its was a great ship for that time .hated to see it go down in 4- 15 05, lots of memory and pals that I was lucky to work with and experience around the world.ever forget wild nights at olonggapo city.god speed
Reischer, Grunt	CPL	Jun 1, 1972 – Feb 4, 1973	S-7	I like to know whatever became of the S-7 gang: the Greek, Toliver, Drift, Brady, Armstrong, Mark S., Red, the kid for Maine and the rest...
Herdt, Edward	AMS 2	Jun 1, 1972 – Mar 15, 1973	CAG-8 HC2 DET 66	I have just recently found this web-site and would like to reach anyone who was part of HC2 DET 66, summer of 1972 until spring 1973. I left the ship November 1972 to be discharged, only once made contact with anyone since spring of 1973.
Herdt, Edward	AMS-2	Jun 1, 1972 – Nov 28, 1972		I wold like to hear from crew members from HC-2 DET-66, who served on West-Pac 72.
Schellang, George / Eddie	AN / AMS3	Jun 3, 1972 – Sep 30, 1973	V-4 and then IM-2 Airframes	This the best time in my Naval career. West Pac of 72-73 was the BOMB ...
Grayless, Dan	ABE-2	Jun 4, 1972 – Nov 11, 1975	V-2	Have good memories
Barnes, Monte	CTI3	Jun 5, 1972 – Jul 1972	spook	TDY from Norfolk to Subic Bay. CTI (Russian) direct support. Great experience!!
Chinn, David	AO3	Jun 28, 1972 – Feb 17, 1976	G-1	Some of the best times
Gearhart, Barry	E 3	Jul 1, 1972 – Jan 1, 1973	SHIP'S COMPANY
Mandeville, John/mandy	E3	Jul 1, 1972 – Mar 15, 1973	AIMD	So many memories of the friends I had onboard the USS America, and I've been looking for friends onboard for years - lets hope this way works!
Frisk, Donald	RMSM	Jul 15, 1972 – Jul 15, 1974	CR#	lots of memories and stories and old friend. Would love to hear from any of them.
Culley, Joe	ABE2	Aug 1972 – May 1976	V-2	I worked in cat one for most of my time aboard. I started as an E1 finished as an E5. Came aboard in the PI left in 76 after the start of that Med cruise.
Ward, Lawrence/larry	E1 AR	Aug 1972 – Jul 1973	AKRON VA82	Looking for members of AKRON VA82, need some info to help with filing for benefits. Hell of a ride we had, eh guys? I will never forget the Gulf of Tonkin Yacht Club. GO NAVY!
McCoy, Tc	PH3	Aug 1972 – May 1974	OP	Hey...
Breeden, Jimmy	CV66	Aug 31, 1972 – Mar 29, 1974	H	Hm3 WestPac and Med cruise. Worked sick bay. Let me hear from you.
McKelvy, Dwight	AO3	Sep 1972 – Dec 1973	VA-86 Sidewinders	Member of VA-86 aboard for WestPac 72-73. A lot of boys became MEN back then. A glorious lady who served her country well!!
Gordon, Andrew/andy	OS 3	Sep 1972 – Apr 1973	OI
Gordon, Andrew/andy	OS 3	Sep 1972 – May 1973	OI
Bracken, Mark	E2	Sep 1972 – Dec 1973	R	Looking for shipmates in division R
Moreira, Steve	Fn	Sep 1972 – Sep 1974	E DIVISION POWER SHOP
Weiser, Wayne	E3	Sep 1972 – Jun 1976	B and Fox	Enjoyed the 4 year tour with B division the first 2 years and FOX the last 2. Great memories.
Weiser, Wayne	E-3	Sep 10, 1972 – Jun 23, 1976	and FOX	A part of our life taken away forever.
Lane, Gordon	E-3 Bosin Mate	Sep 15, 1972 – Aug 10, 1975	Deck Div	Worked in paint locker and sail locker.
Rogers, Bobby	ABEAN	Sep 28, 1972 – May 30, 1975	V-2	She was a great ship. I will nerver forget her.
Johnson, Robert C.	CTO2	Oct 1972 – Nov 1973	OS	Made the WestPac Tour in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Vazoulas, John	CVA 66	Oct 1972 – Jul 1975	M	Its amazing that our leaders in congress and the white house refused to save our nations flag ship and allowed the Name America to be destroyed, I can just imagine what they would do to their mothers
Green, Steven	AK3	Oct 1972 – Dec 1973	AIMD	Saw the world, would love to hear from guys I knew. sgg581@hotmail.com
Johnson, Robert C.	CTO-2	Oct 1972 – Nov 1973	OPS OS	Arrived via Clark AFB and Subic Bay. Helo from deck of LPH USS New Orleans to USS America. Four months on Yankee Station, then back to Norfolk in March '73. In yards Portsmouth to November '73. Enlistment ended.
Smith, David (Snuffy)	E3	Oct 1972 – Aug 1973	W	looking for eric fortsch buddy in the division
Wouldridge, John	SK3	Oct 7, 1972 – Apr 29, 1975	S-1/Stock Control	Caught the USS America in Subic Bay and got off her the day the flooded the dry-dock to refloat her after major over-haul. I didn't believe that they sank her as a target. Was really hurt by that. When I saw the photo where they said she went d
Johnson, Robert C.	CTO2	Oct 15, 1972 – Nov 26, 1973	Ships Company OPS OS	Served during WESPAC cruise, under LCDR Louis Timothy Neimeyer. Division Chiefs were CTSMC Del Jondahl and CTC Charles A. Brown.
Bernal Jr., Louis /bernie	FA	Oct 20, 1972 – Jul 18, 1976	M-DIV.
Smith, Michael / Mike	EM 3RD CLASS	Dec 6, 1972 – 1974	E	Served with some of the greatest EM's of all time! What a time we had! Saw the world. Wish I could do it again. Contact defcon4285@yahoo.com Use subject USS America.

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