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USS Hornet (CV 12) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Hornet (CV 12). 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 193 crew members registered for the USS Hornet (CV 12).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1959 | 1960 – 1963 | 1964 – 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 1969 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambell, Jim "Ozzie" | abfan | 1960 – Apr 15, 1964 | V4 | looking for old navy buddies. Planning a reunion next september in California to be on our old ship |
| Arciniaga, Alfredo | RM3 | 1960 – 1961 | radioman | |
| Benson, Ron | RM2 | Jan 1960 – Jan 1961 | OC | Did anyone know Doug Dragon? He was the brother of the Captain of Captain and Tennille? |
| Cromer Jr., Arthur (Art) | SN E-3 | Jan 1960 – Sep 1964 | SN | My husband passed in May of 2020 from cancer. He stated he was in Tonkin Bay sometime between 1960 and 1964. Looking for someone to speak with about possible exposure to Agent Orange. |
| Hill Sr, James | Petty Officer Second Class / E-5 | Jan 30, 1960 – May 24, 1963 | E | |
| Laramie, Dennis "Ty" | ABF3 | Mar 1960 – Jun 1964 | V4 | looking to find old Navy buddies. We are planning a reunion next September in California on board our old ship |
| Holland, Warren | ABF | Mar 1960 – Jul 1963 | V4 | Looking for Hornet buddies V4 division. Call me 770-631-3494 |
| Williams, Rex | SK3 | Apr 1960 – Sep 1963 | Looking for a few friends. Mike Hopkins, Lyle Seymour, Richard Lusk, Joe Spiotti, etc. | |
| Dillow, William H. | SCPO | Apr 1960 – Dec 1960 | Ordinance(president of the CPO mess) | Member EOD |
| Roland, Alan | SFP3 | Jul 1960 – Feb 14, 1962 | R Div | lLike to find some of the guy from the pipe shop. |
| Achin, Fortunato | SD1 | Sep 15, 1960 – Mar 29, 1965 | Steward, Chief (water trans.) | It is a great honor and pride to serve on this on this ship. It was CVS-12 at that time. |
Kahler, William (Bill)  | E4 BT3rd Class | Dec 29, 1960 – Nov 23, 1963 | B Divison | Served in fireroom #1, #2 and finally boiler repair shop. Would like to connect with BT's from 60-63. On 62 cruise and part of 63. Left Ship in Yokosuka the day we got word of President Kennedy assassination for TI. |
| Hunt, D. R. | E-3 AIRMAN | 1961 – Jan 1964 | ||
| Packman, Brent | MU | 1961 – 1963 | x | |
| Noble, Willis | PN | Jan 1961 – Mar 1964 | X | |
| Gillum, Jim | MM3 | Jan 2, 1961 – Aug 2, 1963 | M | Looking for fellow mates. |
| Vierra, Douglas Lloyd Vieyra | AIRMAN APPRENTICE | Jan 15, 1961 – Dec 1, 1963 | S-6 | Aviation Supply Division: Chief Wiles, Russell Sandifer (2nd Class Petty Officer), Berry Edmondson (Pleasant Hill, CA), Dennis Ritchie (of East Galesburg, Ill), Holly Hollinsworth (Tacoma, WA), etc. Homeport, Longbeach, CA. |
| Howard, Joe | ABH3 | Jan 15, 1961 – Feb 17, 1963 | V3 | |
| Ward, Jerry | sn3 | Feb 1961 – Nov 1962 | ship service | lewis todd |
| Hollingsworth, James Hollly | AK2 | Apr 10, 1961 – Jan 1, 1965 | S-6 | I live in Tacoma Wa. would like to hear from any AK that was aboard at that time including the air wing. my E-Mail is mproundup@hotmail.com. |
| Eagles, James | E-3 | May 14, 1961 – Aug 10, 1963 | oa | |
| Biddle, Robert | AG3 | Jul 1961 – 1964 | OA | Served three of the most exciting years of my life on the Hornet 1961 to 1964. I was in Aerology and my brother (Craig)was in the Photo Lab at the same time. I'm looking for Harold Dean Kendall AG2 at that time. |
| Medlock, Arvey | RD-3 | Jul 26, 1961 – Jul 6, 1965 | radar air traffic | Hello, looking for old navy buddies, currently in the v.a. hospital. using with help from nephew, so messages may take a day to reply. drop a line an say hello. |
| McNeely, Larry (Mac) | RM2 | Sep 1, 1961 – Mar 8, 1965 | CR | Would like to hear from any of the old Radioman that I served with |
| Crummett, Darrell (Dc) | RM2 | Dec 22, 1961 – Dec 22, 1961 | Communications | Attempting to find out what dates and why the USS Hornet was in Drydock, Bre,omgtpm |
| Boren, Dennis | ABH-3 | 1962 – 1964 | V-3 | Retired ABHC after 23 years active. |
| Polacek, Edward (Polecat) | MM2 | 1962 – Aug 6, 1965 | M Division | I was in forward engine room, main control. I would be interested in hearing from anyone in the engine rooms or generator gang. |
| Olivas, Hector ( Oli) | AO3 | Jan 1962 – Apr 1966 | G | Would like to hear from the guys that were aboard ship in G Division on the greatest ship in the NAVY back in the 60's. Now it is a museum in Alameda in Oakland,California. Hope to hear from you call me at 325 763 8148. |
| Tackett, Bob | QM2 | Mar 1962 – Feb 1964 | Flag, 17 | |
| Boren, Dennis | ABH-3 | May 28, 1962 – May 29, 1964 | V-3 | Retired ABHC after 23 years. Ships USS Hornet CVS-12, USS Iwo Jima LPH-2 V-1 LPO 1966-1969, USS Coral Sea CVA-43, V-3 & V-1 FLY 2 PO 1973-1975. 1969-1971 Served Camp David White House Staff. Wife and I now live in Cottage Grove Oregon. |
| Lewis, Doug | TM2 | Aug 1962 – Apr 1, 1966 | W | Torpedo Shop & SASS |
| Smith, Harold | SF1 | Sep 12, 1962 – May 1, 1966 | Repair | |
| Robertson, Thomas(swamp Rat) | RD-3 | Sep 16, 1962 – Mar 19, 1966 | OI Radarman | Served on Hornet for two cruises to Viet Nam,a helluva trip for a kid from a small town in Louisiana.Would not trade the adventure for the world. |
| Robertson, Thomas | RD3 | Oct 12, 1962 – Mar 1966 | OI | Looking for old shipmates.Enjoyed my time on the Hornet,any shipmates e-mail me,Swampy |
| Ritchie, James Larry | AK3 | Oct 22, 1962 – Feb 23, 1964 | S-6 | . I was flown off the ship, February 23, 1964, while underway, due to my father passing away. I would like to hear from any of the S-6 Div crew from that era. |
| Ethridge, David | 2nd Class PT2 | Nov 16, 1962 – May 16, 1964 | Admiral Staff for Commander Carrier Division 17 | I served on both the Hornet and Yorktown. Made 3 separate cruises to far east, Vietnam and 5 trips to Hawaian Islands. It was a million dollar experience. I would never want to do it over for even a million dollars. |
| Crummett, Darrell (Dc) | RM2 E-5 | Dec 22, 1962 – | Radio | |
| Gregorie, Richard (Greg) | AX3 | 1963 – 1964 | I served in AI and was stationed at Ream Field and the Hornet CVS-12. I'm looking for one of my buddies, John Culley | |
| Vogel, William A. | AN | 1963 – 1964 | V-6 Air Dept. | Reported aboard USS Hornet CVS-12 in the summer of 1963 in Long Beach CA. I was straight out of Great Lakes Boot Camp and reporting to my first command/Ship and was assigned to the V-6 Division, Air Department. |
| Graham, Bruce | ABF AIRMAN | Jan 3, 1963 – Mar 12, 1965 | V-4 | BUDDIES WERE JIM DULLARD, JIM DELL, |
| O'Heren, William (Bill) | MM2 | Jan 5, 1963 – Oct 15, 1963 | M | Worked in the evaporator crew |
| Dell, Jim | Airman | Apr 1963 – Oct 1964 | V4 | I am just trying to locate old buddies like, Bruce Graham and Jim Dullard. Contact me jimdell@charter.net |
| Owens, Jerry | LI SN | Apr 25, 1963 – Oct 1965 | X Div. | Transferred to USS Kearsarge CVS 33, in 1965, just before Hornet lift for overseas. Was on 1963-64 west-pak cruise & San Francisco dry dock repair. Worked in print shop. |
| Holt, Richard | AMS-3 | Jul 1963 – Jul 1965 | V-3 | 73 and still kicking |
| Hassler, Peter | BM3 | Sep 1963 – Feb 27, 1967 | Second | I was proud and privileged to serve on the finest ship in west pac.God bless the ship and her crews from the past.BU |
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