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The table below contains the names of sailors who were assigned to the Topcats (VS 31). 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 44 crew members registered for the Topcats (VS 31).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1989 | 1990 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Remarks/Photo |
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Cockburn, Edward | AMH2 | Aug 1956 – Aug 1958 | I can recall be on board the USS Wasp CVS18 on a med cruse during the first Lebanon crisis |
Danton, Jim | AT2 | Apr 1957 – Sep 1959 | Flew with LT.jg Frank Androwski. Earned CAC wings in 1959. Med Cruise and Task Group Bravo aboard USS Wasp |
Fleigle, Don | Lt Jr. gr. | Jun 15, 1960 – Jul 15, 1963 | Flew out of Quonset and off the Wasp. |
Killam, David | AE3 | Dec 1960 – Jan 1963 | Dick Sonier and I are still in contact |
Sonier, Richard (Dick) | ADR3 | Feb 4, 1961 – Oct 27, 1963 | My plane when on the line was the captains plaine 00, nicked name “Double Nuts†While in the shop I also was an air crew man. Participated in the Cuban Blockade. My shop Chief was Marvin Knowles, nicked name Knobby. |
Dimarco, Daniel | yn3 | Dec 1961 – Nov 7, 1963 | In squadron VS 31 aboard the USS WASP has fond memories and great companionship. great north atlantic cruise.... |
Graham, Richard (Dick) | YN3 | Feb 1962 – Jun 1963 | |
Fennema, Ron | ADR3 | 1964 – May 1967 | Arived from A School, Memphis, took a flight from Quonset Point on a Super Connie to France. Met Wasp half way through Med Cruise. Flew on Air Force Rescue, Plus all Gemini Pick ups, Static display N.Y. World Fair. |
Johnson, Douglas | ATW 3 | Jan 1964 – Jul 1965 | Cmd Halladay Crew 2. deployments to AEW Barrier Operations > Keflavik, Iceland from Argentia, NFLD - w/RON's > Gardermon, Norway, Prestwick, Scotland, Shannon Ireland, Penscola, FL. ECM & Plotter positions in CICS & Engine Wipe Down = |
Johnson, Douglas | AX 2 | Aug 1965 – Sep 1966 | AX Schools - Key West with Don Driggers and C P Miller. Gemini 6 & 7 and 9 recoveryy cruises. Squadron Master QC of Electrical & Ordnanace Inspector. Txfrd > NAS Quonset on WASP dept Aug 66 Med-cruise. Would pay to catch > wire once more. |
Griswold, Bob | E5 | Apr 1968 – Dec 1969 | |
Nunnelley, Mike | PN2 | 1970 – 1973 | |
Moye, Marvin | AE3 | 1971 – 1974 | Nothing like being on a small carrier (Intrepid) in the North Atlantic in the middle of winter. I remember going through a storm that peeled the port and starboard catwalks back. The roughest water I've ever experience!! |
Johnson, Paul | E5 | Mar 1, 1971 – | |
Harrison, Charlie | AE3 | Oct 13, 1971 – May 7, 1975 | Looking for shipmates who were in VS-31 with me from1971-75.We cruised on the Intrepid and later the Independence. |
Mikesh, Charles | ADR3 | 1972 – 1975 | |
Taylor Jr, James Or Jimmy T | AX | Mar 1975 – Mar 1979 | |
Smith, Kevin | ad3 | Apr 1975 – Dec 1978 | |
Lynch, Clint | AW2 | Apr 1975 – Aug 1978 | Seems like yesterday. Can still smell the jp5 in the shower. |
Lynch, Clint | AW2 | Apr 1975 – Sep 8, 1978 | VS-31 Aircrew. CV62 and CVN69. 94 cat shots, 93 arrests. |
Durden, Timothy Or Tj | E6 | Oct 1976 – Jun 1979 | Currently writing my autobiography about my military experience and hope to have it published by 2017. |
Spear, Don | AX3 | Oct 1, 1976 – Oct 31, 1977 | |
Durden, Timothy | YN1 | Nov 7, 1976 – May 19, 1979 | Looking for anyone who served during the 1977 and 1979 Med cruise. Especially Mac, Brooks, Hobbs, Sanders, Robinson, Pelko, PN1 |
Young, Eddie | AW2 | 1977 – 1979 | Looking for any TOPCAT shipmates. Drop me a line! |
Kincaid, Jeff | AW2 | Jul 1977 – Aug 1980 | O.k. guys, when are we all going to have a reunion ? And for those that served with me , get in touch. |
Charles, Jd | PN3 | Nov 1977 – Apr 1979 | |
Ed, Murray | AX3 | May 21, 1978 – Jun 22, 1980 | AIMD VAST TECH |
Durden, Timothy | E5 | Nov 1, 1978 – Apr 20, 1979 | |
West, Haywood | E3/AN | Jun 19, 1979 – Mar 2, 1982 | The crew members on IKE's Indian Ocean Cruise in 1980 taught me leadership, integrity and team work. Essentials I have used through out my Navy and Federal government careers! |
Gudan, Clint | YEOMAN | 1980 – 1982 | LOOKNG FOR ANYONE THAT I SERVED WITH WHILE IN VS-31 ON THE EISENHOWER CVN-69. |
Chipps, Robert | e-3 | Jun 1, 1980 – Aug 29, 1980 | I was injured on the flight deck august of 1980 just out of Toulan france. |
Lane, Ken | ATAN | Jan 1981 – Jun 1983 | Reminiscing the time with the Topcats and time deployed on the Ike. |
Ronald, Coop | YN2/YN1 | Nov 10, 1982 – May 9, 1985 | Worked in Admin |
Saunier, Dave | YN2 | Dec 1983 – Oct 1985 | Would like to hear from buddies that I served with. |
Hawes, Tim | AZ2 | Jul 1, 1985 – May 1989 | I have fond memories of my time when I was with VS-31. I worked with some great people. Anybody that remembers me please feel free to email me. It would be great to here from you guys. |
Riggs, Tony | AK3 | 1986 – 1990 | |
Mertz, Tim | AD3 | Jan 1986 – 1989 | CVW 7 Sailor of the Month was an honor. A lot of great memories and friends. |
Emmons, Mark | AO2 | Aug 1986 – Jan 1990 | email address memmons@huntingtonisd.com |
Emmons, Mark | AO 2 | Aug 27, 1986 – Jan 18, 1990 | Contact other shipmates |
Davis, Roy | E3 | 1989 – 1991 | stationed in Cecil Field between 89-91. plane captain for VS31. I was a bit of a trouble maker back then, but still have fond memories of my short stint in the Navy. Feel free to contact me at royjdavis@gmail.com |
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