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USS Yorktown (CV 10) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Yorktown (CV 10). 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 226 crew members registered for the USS Yorktown (CV 10).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1954 | 1955 – 1961 | 1962 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keane, Donald | E-9 | 1941 – | Navy | I am his grandson and trying to find out some of his history. He retired as a Master Diver and was buried at sea in 2005. I would like to connect with anyone who knows anything about him. |
| Robertson, Duane (Robbie) | crm (E-7) | Jul 15, 1941 – Aug 28, 1960 | radioman | |
| Widgeon, Lori | Mm3 | Dec 25, 1941 – May 24, 1947 | Usn | I am the daughter of George Widgeon from augusta. georgia and looking for anyone that served on ship with my dad. I heard he was a good boxer on ship too. |
| Rutherford, Leon | S1C | 1942 – 1945 | gunner | |
| Smith, Eugene | ACMM | Feb 28, 1942 – Dec 5, 1944 | Squardon Five | I am listing my father who served on the newly commission Yorktown CV10 in WWII. He was Aircraft Chief Mechanics Mate, flew several missions, and was disabled on board in 1944. He was 35 when he enlisted |
Gorham, Richard  | Aviation Machinists Mate 3 | Dec 23, 1942 – Jan 7, 1946 | Torpedo Squadron | I am adding my father-in-law. He is 95 and would love to hear from those who may have served with him. |
| Bailey, Richard | STOREKEEPER 1ST CLASS | 1943 – 1945 | Richard is my uncle. He passed away in 2005 and I would like to add his name to the crew. He served aboard the CV10 thoughout its service in WWII | |
| Furl, Franklin | private first class | 1943 – 1944 | navy | my father served on the yorktown . i just wante to enter his name. he was a mechanic and was injured when a torpeo ripped into the yorktown. they said he would never walk nor see. he did both. I remember awaking screamin |
| Pillsbury, Larry | AMM3 | 1943 – 1945 | Machinest | I am adding my dads name, I remember the stories he told me of the 'Fighting Lady'. He passed away in 1992. |
| Cook, James | CPO | 1943 – 1945 | OI | This is my Grandfather and wanted to add him to the crew list. He passed away in 2007. |
| Bennett, Bob | Lt. jg | 1943 – 1946 | Catapult Officer | |
| Furlow, John | First Class Radarman | 1943 – 1946 | Radar | My father, John Furlow is still alive at the age of 97 and still talks about his service on the Yorktown. He will be attending the 70th reunion next month along with his daughters and son-in-law. |
| York, Guy | RDM2 | 1943 – 1945 | CIC | I am posting this listing for my good friend RDM2 Dee David White U.S.S. Yorktown CIC Radarman 1943-1945 in the hope of making contact with someone who knew him or has information about him |
| Adams, Holly | none | 1943 – 1945 | officer | I want to buy a hard copy of the book for the USS Yorktown cv10 world war II cruise book 1943-45 ships company How can I get a copy? Please any help would be greatly appreciated. |
| Graf, Charles | AMM2C | Apr 1943 – Dec 1945 | v2 | Proud to have served on the Yorktown. I am also a plank owner. |
| Baker, William Jack | AMM 1/c | Apr 1943 – Jul 1945 | Torpedo Squadron | Jack was my grandfather. He passed away in the 1980s. I didn't know him very well but I am finding out as much as I can through geneology efforts. |
| Greim, Warren | electricians mate 1st class | Apr 1943 – Aug 1945 | E | I am adding my dad's name. He just passed away in 2012. My father told us that he was responsible for making sure that the guns had power. Sent some of his stuff to the museum in SC. Hope to get there and see it |
| John, Amborski | Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class | Apr 15, 1943 – | V2 | My hero, Dad, John Amborski passed away September 16, 2013. His claim to fame in the movie MIDWAY, Dad on the flight deck, pulling pilots from crashed fighter planes dressed in his asbestos fire suit. Love you! |
| Traskos, Michael | F1c | May 1943 – May 1945 | Fire | My father passed away in May 2018. His time on the Yorktown meant so much to him. Would love to hear any stories if you have them. |
| Bradford, Brady | Seaman 1st Class | Jun 20, 1943 – Mar 24, 1945 | 3Rd Division Pacific Fleet. Gunners Mate | I am putting this information on this site on behalf of my Father who was Proud to have Served Aboard the USS YORKTOWN ( CV-10 ) , and under the Command of Admiral "JOCKO CLARK", My Dad passed away in January 2004. |
| Martin, James/jim | private | Oct 1943 – 1945 | USMC | This is my father. He passed in 2004. He was a proud US Marine during WWII on the USS Yorktown CV-10. He went to annual reunions down in SC. I just want him included in this list. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Craft, Howard | MOMM2 | Nov 1943 – 1945 | v-6 | Was hoping someone who knew my grandfather who passed in 1983 would share info, stories, photos, etc. Info I have is from his papers-not sure if I read correctly. I have his pics from Hawaii but none from ship/battles. |
| Bowers, George V. | Airman 1st | Nov 15, 1943 – Aug 15, 1945 | Air Arming Unit | Fire control instrument aircraft armament specialist.. Am entering for my father. We lost him 01/23/2012. |
| Reynolds, William C | E4 | 1944 – 1945 | Navy / Pacific | Growing up my father always talked about his experiences on the Yorktown and was loyal to the US Navy and true pariot to his country. He enjoyed and looked forward to Army / Navy games I took him to prior to his passing. |
| Gray, George E. | AMM2 | 1944 – | Aviation | Just wanted to add my Dad's name. He passed away in 2004. Spoke proudly of his time in the Navy. |
| Clancy, Jim | AMM2c | May 1944 – Dec 1945 | Machinist | The Yorktown will always be with my Dad. He was proud to serve. |
| McKenny, James | EM 2C | Dec 8, 1944 – May 1946 | E | |
| McGee, Bullet | 1945 – | |||
| Magruder, Mac | Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class | 1945 – 1946 | Torpedo Squadron Nine | |
| Robin, Earl | boatswain's mate 3rd class | 1950 – 1954 | 4th | |
| Funk, Wayne | QM 2nd class PO | 1951 – 1953 | SS | Would like to make contact with anyone in the Signal division during this time |
| Venseret, Alfred | AO2 | 1952 – 1954 | H | |
| Brasher, James Alfred | Engine Room | Mar 12, 1952 – Jun 15, 1956 | Engine Room | I have entered this information for my grandfather. He was very proud to be a member of the USS Yorktown. My grandfather was the best! He got two tattoos while on the ship. On one wrist he had a snake. I loved him so muc |
| Sleeper, Alan | AVIATION STOREKEEPER AN | Nov 1952 – Feb 1956 | S1 - Avation Supply | Served on the flight deck for about 18 moths then in Aviation Suppy till my separation. Had the airplane surface parts storeroom. Home port: Alameda,CA. Made port in Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, and Manila, the Philpines. Grear food. |
| McCollum, Phillip | AD3 | Dec 1952 – Jul 1953 | V4 | Recommissioned CVA10 in early 1953. Sea trials were very thrilling. Taking on ammo at Bangor was not the least thrilling.--Spent a couple of months off the ship working Shore Patrol in San Diego. Departed the ship in mid |
| Strauch, Richard/stretch | FT2 | Dec 1952 – May 1955 | FOX | Fond memories of when I was 18-20 years old. Closest friend was Clarence L Cuchine Chief RG Stone , a great leader |
| Kizer, Omer E | YN1 | 1953 – 1955 | OA | |
| Drennan, Henry | Boilerman 2nd Class | 1954 – 1956 | B Division | Adding my grandfather so he possibly reunite with ship mates. |
| Taranto, Bob | AT3 | Mar 10, 1954 – Feb 22, 1955 | VF-154 | Hi I would like to hear from anyone in VF-154 during the 1954, 1955, time frame |
| Bonjorni, Edward E. (Bojo) | PH2 in 1954, LCDR at retirement | Apr 1954 – Feb 1955 | OP - Photo Lab | I was the operator of the Mitchell MOPIC Camera that got the pix of the AJ-2 losing its tail hook and going over the side in August 1954. A CLOSE ONE !! |
| Orchard, Jamres E. | AN | Jun 10, 1954 – Apr 21, 1955 | Any one having photos during this time please e-mail me. |
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