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Swordsmen (VA 145) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who were assigned to the Swordsmen (VA 145). 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 35 crew members registered for the Swordsmen (VA 145).
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall, Richard (Rick) | AD2 | Mar 1955 – Sep 1956 | AD2 Line LPO under ADC Duffy on Boxer (CVA-21) TO WesPac June '55- Jan56 Retired ADRC to Co. Springs Jan 1975 I'm in the book |
| Fernandez, Joe L | PO-2 (E5) | 1959 – 1962 | While attached to VA-145 we made a cruise to Westpac aboard the USS Oriskany in 1960. In 1961-1962 we made a second cruise to Westpac this time aboard USS Lexington. I am a life member of VFW post 1022 in Coffeyville Ks |
| Morris, Wayne | ATR-3 | Apr 15, 1964 – Apr 15, 1966 | |
| Wheeler, Doug | ADR3 | Jan 1965 – Jan 1968 | Made a WestPac on Ranger in '66 as a plane captain on 507. I was sent TDY to VA 176 in Mayport in '67 and did a Med Cruise on Saratoga and returned to VA 145 in December 67 in Alameda. I now live in southern California. |
| Mehlhaff, Jerry. | az3 | Mar 16, 1965 – Mar 16, 1967 | i did the 1966 cruise on the ranger cva 61 worked in operations. when dieter dengler was shot down and escaped six months later |
| Gentry, Mike | AO 3 | Apr 1968 – Dec 1971 | Wildman I know your out there, is anybody else? |
| Clay, Royce | AMH 2 | Jun 1968 – Jul 1969 | |
| Garnett, Dave | AO 3 | Sep 1968 – Apr 1970 | May GOD have mercy on the souls lost 1-14-1969 while we served aboard the USS Enterprise CVA(N)65. |
| Henry, James -boats | ABF 2 | Sep 1968 – Nov 1969 | went TAD as MAA in chow hall until Jan.15 1969 then went back to VA 145 as plane captain was trapped below decks during fire near laundry area .Loved the ship. |
| Cedillos, Manuel | Aviation fire control Second class petty officer | Oct 15, 1968 – Jul 2, 1971 | Came to squadron late 1968. Onboard during the 1969 fire on the USS Enterprise. Did a tour of nam. Second tour on the USS Ranger. After returning to stateside went to the east coast |
| Czeto, Joseph | AQB | Nov 1, 1968 – Jun 26, 1969 | On the morning of explosions on the Enterprise I was sitting in the BN seat of the A6, in hanger #2 troubleshooting the APQ 92 radar. After transferring the planes to BARBERS NAS we watched the making of TORO TORO |
| Jorgensen, Thomas | AQB3 | Jan 1969 – Jul 1969 | Came aboard with VA-145 in January 1969. I Worked in the AQ shop until after the fire of January 14, 1969. After the fire II served as an AQ flight deck troubleshooter with AQ1 Bob Richardson. |
| Sanchez, Daniel M. | AQB3 | Jan 1969 – Jul 2, 1969 | I was transferred from NAS Oceana AIMD in November 1969. I was assigned to the AQ Shop as we completed mods to our A6A Intruders. When we came aboard the Big E, I was transferred to IM3 and worked in the SACE shop. |
| McCartney, Pat | AMS 2 | Jan 4, 1969 – Sep 29, 1973 | |
| Weber, Henry (Hank) | AT-3 | Apr 1969 – Jul 1969 | |
| Wikoff, Paul | AMS3 | Aug 1, 1971 – Aug 7, 1972 | Had agreat time in Whidbey. Wish I would have made the cruise with them .Got out right before the westpac |
| Mickles, Crawford | Airman E-3 | 1972 – 1973 | Transferred from VA-165, 1972. Enjoyed time at Whidbey and Westpac aboard the Ranger. Began separation in PI just before end of cruise in April or May 1973. Wished I could have finished. |
| Medlin, Ray | AO2 | 1972 – 1976 | Looking for all AO's that served in 145 from 1972 to 1976 and the list of commanders during that period |
| Norfleet, William/fleet | adj-3 | Jun 1972 – Aug 1974 | Enjoyed serving on the Ranger |
| Richards, Larry | e5 | Jan 22, 1974 – Jan 16, 1978 | |
Wells, James O. (Joe)  | AMS3/E4 | 1978 – 1981 | 2 WESTPACS with VA145. 1979 and 1980/81. Served with alot of great people. Made some good friends. Crud crew night shift! Remember the riots in Japan? J&S bar in Po city? Want to hear from my shipmates from then. |
| Factor, Kenneth | AO2 | 1978 – 1983 | The Swordsmen were my first command out of A School in Millington, TN. Made a few brothers while I was there. Jose Acevedo, Greg Thompson, Miguel Bosse, and Gene Pierce were some of those. |
| Wells, Joe | E4 | 1979 – 1981 | |
| Cabrera, Ricardo Aka Rick The Shark From Miami | AD2 | Aug 28, 1979 – May 22, 1983 | 1980-81 Westpac aboard USS Ranger CV-61 as a PC in Line Division with Chief Cecil Rivers and AD1 Mithuen 1982 Westpac aboard Ranger with Power Plants Branch w Chief Calvin Mithuen- Thanks for life lessons taught Gents |
| Murphy, Michael | AA | Sep 1980 – May 1981 | I was sent straight from Boot-camp to Hawaii to meet the Ranger for my 1st West-Pac. I will never forget all the wonderful places I visited, or the day I read in the Rangergram, "Ex-Beatle shot dead by screwball" View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Gray, Leroy | AMS3 | 1984 – 1988 | |
| Lang, Kevin | AE2 | Dec 1985 – Apr 1988 | AE Shop |
| Koenig, Greg | ADAN | Apr 1987 – Jan 1990 | Met some good people during my time in VA145. Ones that I'll never forget!! Ken Hough John Dressler Scottie Thompson John DeGolia Ken Long Chris Calhoon David Harpol Greg Conner and so many more!!! Good times! |
| Harris, Malcolm | E3 | Sep 15, 1987 – Sep 1991 | |
| Winfield, Gregory | 08212 | Mar 29, 1990 – 1994 | |
| Nunez, Roldan The Man | AME 3 | 1991 – Jan 1993 | Lots of fun memories. Great crew and great ship |
| Bignall, Barnabas | ADAN | 1991 – 1992 | |
| Menzer, Hans | ATAN | 1991 – 1993 | Great time with VA-145 and whidbey island going back this spring for the first time |
| Figueroa, Erick "fig" | AD- MECH | Apr 28, 1991 – Oct 4, 1993 | |
| Attwood, Reuel | AZ2 | Aug 20, 1992 – Oct 15, 1993 | Looking for anybody I know ... |
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