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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LPH 2). 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 857 crew members registered for the USS Iwo Jima (LPH 2).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1962 | 1963 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 – 1972 | 1973 – 1974 | 1975 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Mills, Anthony (Tony) | RD-3 | 1963 – 1966 | OI | LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES THAT REMEMBER DISEMBARKING SHIP IN VIETNAM. NEED PROOF FOR MEDICAL REASONS. LOOKING FOR ED McCLOSKEY RD3 C WHITLOW RDSN, W A WARF RDC, AND JERRY HAUBER ETR2 OR ANYONE IN CIC GANG. GREAT MEMORIES OF THE IWO JIMA |
Blanchard, Gerald | RM 3 | 1963 – 1964 | FLAG | Great times on 2. The 4th of July in the sea of Japan, one of the most beautiful nights ever. Most scared was being chase up the Sea of Japan by a storm and hearing the expansion beams GROWN! Aboard in Norfolk fore scr |
Bossick, George | E3 | Jan 1963 – Apr 1966 | OI | Remember the WesPac cruises and all the ports we visited and the good times in CIC |
Shepherd, Frank | GMG3 | Mar 1963 – Oct 1966 | Fox Division | I was a kiddie cruiser on board the Iwo. I loved it. The people for the most part were great and the times I had were also. It made me grow up in a hurry. I miss her. And i agree Capt Scott was the BEST. |
Wilson, Byron | RD | Jul 1963 – Oct 1964 | OI | ON THE FIRST WESTPAC CRUSE, LEFT A COUPLE OF GIFTS FOR OUR REPLACEMENT. |
Oleksy, Thomas ( Ski ) | EM-2 | Aug 22, 1963 – Oct 15, 1967 | Electrical | |
Snell, Raymond | RM2 | Oct 1963 – Oct 1963 | comphibgru one | was picked up in sigon vietnam and delivered to cubic bay philippines flew on board by helo off loaded by helo |
Bunker, John | E3 | Oct 18, 1963 – Jan 18, 1964 | 2 | Came aboard with my brother Richard (Dick) Bunker HM2. |
Goodpaster, Robert [bob] | PFC | Nov 1963 – Aug 1964 | Mortar Btry. 1st Batt. 12th Marines | Transferred over from LPH 5 [Princeton]. Did couple deployments off coast of Viet Nam and other places [?] in area. Great ship & crew. Would like to hear from others [navy or marine] that were on board during this time. |
Kyte, James S. | DM3 | Dec 1963 – Dec 20, 1965 | Exec | I was the ships draftsman fro two years aboad the Iwo. made 2 wespac cruises.what an experience. those I served with were great guys. I'm very glad I did it! |
Bruttig, Steve | HM3 | 1964 – 1966 | Hospital | IWO was my first ship. Made original amphib assaults at DaNang and Chu Lai. CAPT David A Scott was the Best CO in the Navy. If anyone knows what happened to HMC Harry Wills, let me know. Our crew was the best!! |
Kelly, Hugh Aka Pat | ABH-2 I was a AN when I reported in | 1964 – 1966 | V-1 | I remember having what I believe were CH34s on board when we were in Nam. We also took along a bunch of hughies and their pilots. I enjoyed my tour on the IWO. Even if I did spend my first 3 months in the chiefs mess. |
Foster, Howard | ??? | 1964 – 1967 | ??? | If any of you guys remember my dad, Howard Foster from Alabama, please contact me. He is battling Alzheimers. He can't remember the names of people he served with but needs proof for VA benefits. Thanks. |
Zampino, Ben | E-3 SHIPSERVICEMAN | Feb 1964 – Aug 25, 1964 | I was transfered from the Valley Forge to pick up the Iwo in Subic to come back to the states till my discharge The Valley relieved the Iwo so I got to see most of the people I served with from 1960.Didn't know that many people on the Iwo | |
Constantine, John | PN3 | Feb 1964 – Jan 1967 | ADMINISTRATION | Good memories! |
Balch, Morgan L. | ETCA | Apr 1964 – Jun 1965 | OE | The Iwo Jima was my last duty station--I gave 'em 10 years ('55 - '65). But, I had a great time, have nice memories, and met some really fine Americans. At the time, I think I was the 4th or 5th youngest chief in the Navy (depends upon birt |
Ternes, Anthony Ie Tony | AZ2 | May 8, 1964 – Jan 9, 1968 | v6 | i made 3 9 month deployments aboard iwo during the viet nam campain plus started a 4th turm |
Swearingen, Larry | ATN-2 | Jul 1964 – Sep 9, 1967 | V-6 | |
Swearingen, Larry | Jul 1964 – Sep 9, 1967 | V-6 | ||
Swearingen, Larry | ATN-2 | Jul 1964 – Sep 9, 1967 | V-6 | |
McMaster, John (Jack) | PH3 | Sep 1964 – Jul 1966 | OS | Went on WestPac Cruse shortly after commin aboard. Flew on both Marine and our ships helo's. Captain David S Scott was out skipper. |
Davis, Harold | E-3 | Sep 1964 – Jun 14, 1967 | V-1 | I was there when we took the first huey's to Vietnam. Had alot of fun while on board in every port we went to. |
Hutmaker, Darrel | CYNSN | Sep 1, 1964 – Apr 10, 1965 | Comm | |
Banks, Leonard | SM2 | Oct 25, 1964 – Feb 7, 1966 | Signal Gang - Communications | During this period, the Iwo served off the coast of Viet Nam and participated in several combat operations. Home Port - San Diego. |
Scott, David A. | COMMANDING OFFICER | Nov 10, 1964 – Dec 21, 1965 | Dad passed away a few years ago. He spoke with pride of his time on Iwo in his last days. | |
Gaines, Ronnie | ABF3 | Dec 20, 1964 – Aug 17, 1967 | V4 | Great times aboard the old lady and lot's of great memories, bad ones too. She held the record while I was aboard for 12 combat missions in Nam. The best times were in Subic Bay.....aaaaaahhhhhh! I agree, Captain Scott was indeed the best! |
Black, Thomas F. | PC3 | 1965 – 1967 | E | I was the post master for the ship during the three years aboard the Iwo. Our mail call were never delayed for any reason. |
Scott, Michael | e-3 | 1965 – 1967 | Bridge | I was Captain Scott son, I was never in the Navy though both myself and brother served in Vietnam as Marines. Dad is gone now and I have the Familygrams and photos if anyone want to see them. |
Hanson, Ronald | E-3 | Jan 1965 – Mar 29, 1966 | Bridge | My name is Ronald J Hanson I departed the IWO JIMA LPH-2 bound for Pearl Harbor on April 11, 1965, I really enjoyed my tour over there and all the ports. Would be great to reminisce some good memories of Captain Scott |
Agrecy, George | ABF3,ABFC,ABCS,CWO2 | Jan 1, 1965 – Dec 31, 1966 | V-4 | I GUESS YOU COULD SAY I REALLY ENJOYED THE IWO, I SPENT THREE TOURS ON HER BETWEEN 1965-1979 |
Hamma, William | E-3 | Jan 1, 1965 – | Air | My duties were all on working parties and carrying heavy supplies. I did mostly unskilled heavy manual labor, due to no skills and a bad attitude..I did a lot of the dreaded UNREPs. |
Van Wagenen, Jay | RD 3 | Feb 15, 1965 – Mar 15, 1966 | Operations C.I.C | Went on West Pac cruise in 1965. DaNang, Phu Bai, Hong Kong, Okinowa, Sasebo and Subic. Most memorable- Two choppers colliding off flight deck, and trip to Austrailia cancelled due to US ship running aground. |
McCloskey, Ed (Mac) | RD2 | Mar 10, 1965 – Dec 20, 1966 | OI | Would love to hear from any of my shipmates. |
Soza, Paul | HM3 | Apr 1965 – Sep 1965 | Hospital | I was 1 of 7 Corpsman on the Iwo Jima during Operation Starlite. I would like to connect with some of my old shipmates. |
Smith, Don | RM2 | Apr 1, 1965 – Nov 1, 1967 | Comm | |
Gallegos, John | Spec 5 Army aviation | Apr 15, 1965 – May 2, 1965 | Transported Aviation Company with helicopters | I'm looking for anyone that can share pictures or any details of our trip from San Diego to Vung Tau, Apr - May 1965. John Gallegos, harleyryder@vzw.blackberry.net,, 916-204-7249. |
Woolley, E.l. "duke" | ABH-3 | May 10, 1965 – Jun 27, 1967 | V-1 | Flight deck. LSE (Yellow shirt) 2 tours. Transported the A4s on the deck and took the first D model Hueys in. H-34s. need help finding other V1 ers. theunionduke@aol.com |
Edgett, Dennis | PH-2 | Jun 1965 – Aug 1968 | O/I | One hell of a place to grow up....But I enjoyed it... |
Neal, James W. | MM3 | Jun 10, 1965 – Sep 6, 1968 | A Gang | Are there any of the old crew of the mid to late 60's out there |
Grame, Frank | RD3 | Jul 1965 – Aug 25, 1967 | Operation | I need proof of entering Danang Harbor on the Ashtabula . At that time,the Iwo Jima was moored to the adjacent pier. If i could locate photos/dates, along with the IwoJima. It would helpfull |
Pinkerton, Larry | SH3 | Aug 28, 1965 – Jul 7, 1967 | S-3 | I9 was one of very few swabbies not to view a flick going overseas,,I had to open the gedunk every night for 2,000 marines. I worked in the laundry with triplett,taylor, Williamson, love rice,,Larry Taylor aka budda |
Carroll, Ron | YNSN / 3 | Sep 20, 1965 – Sep 20, 1968 | Radar | Had great times! If you remember me, email me. Would like to hear from old friends. |
Tucker, Johnny | SN -SM2 | Sep 30, 1965 – Feb 3, 1967 | OPERATIONS | WAS IN OPERATIONS DECKHOUSE 1-2 ,OPERATION STARLITE IN VIETNAM |
Emery, Loren | E-3 | Nov 1965 – May 1967 | Supply | |
Strang, John F /jb | Nov 1965 – Aug 1968 | |||
Darnell, Jim | SK3 | Nov 1965 – Aug 1967 | Supply | |
Darnell, Jim | sk-3 | Nov 1965 – Jul 1967 | S-1 | I had the best time of my life on the Iwo. |
Peters, Dan | RD3 | Nov 1965 – Aug 12, 1967 | OPERATIONS INTELLIGENCE | Trying to track down Skip Bayard, Deck Division |
Darnell, Jim | sk-3 | Nov 10, 1965 – Sep 1967 | S-1 | |
Bush, Larry | EM3 | Dec 1965 – Aug 1967 | e | two wespac cruises where you at mule |
Holladay, Tom | PN3 | Dec 1965 – Sep 1968 | X | I was a Personnelman on The Iwo Jima and also played in the Ship's band and other performing units. |
Brunson, Thomas | Dec 15, 1965 – Mar 10, 1969 | v-1 | flight deck 1 po. |
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