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USS Wake Island (CVE 65) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Wake Island (CVE 65). 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 45 crew members registered for the USS Wake Island (CVE 65).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1944 | 1945 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larsen, William, Thomas | 1941 – 1946 | I am the Grandson of Willaim Thomas Larsen. My mother, Helen says high to anyone that may remember her father. He was a flagman on the ship. He passed away at age 39 leaving a wife and 3 children, William Jr, Carol and little Helen. | ||
| Wilkins, Robert | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | 1942 – 1946 | I'm the grandson of Robert Wilkins. I'm adding his name for him (he's not computer savy). | |
| Moore, Francis | FIRST CLASS RADIO | 1942 – 1945 | To all that have served then and now, the support of all of my shipmates will be remembered and cherished. FM 07-08-06 | |
| Crowley, Marcus | AMM2C | 1942 – 1945 | I am posting this in memory of my father who passed away in February of 2005. | |
| Hall, E. Donald | PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS | 1942 – 1945 | V1 | I worked the arresting gear and was a loader on the anti-aircraft gun. I would love to hear from anyone in my division, as they are the only ones I really knew. |
| Planzer, Charles | AM2C | Oct 1942 – Jan 1945 | Living and doing well in Chattanooga, Tennessee | |
| Spell, Peter | LT. | 1943 – 1943 | ||
| Lewis, Milton | 1943 – 1945 | died aug 1986 | ||
| Gallardo, Mike F. | SF3C | 1943 – 1946 | "R" | |
| Braug, Fred | 1943 – 1945 | I am the daughter of Fred Braug, though my dad is not cyber savy he is in great health and enjoying his retirement. :) | ||
| Wood, Alva | RADIOMAN 1/C | 1943 – | Adding this info in memory of my father. Anyone who remembers him and would like to contact me, can, at woodc@co.clark.nv.us. Craig Wood | |
| Crane, DM | BM2C | 1943 – 1946 | 1&2 | Have been reuniting since 2000 at Branson, MO. Ron Paul had been organizing the reunion, but he passed away recently. Don't know if reunion will continue. |
| Borinstein, Abbie | RADIOMAN 2/C | 1943 – 1945 | V-6 | I still hear stories about flying in the back seat of a TBF off the deck of a "baby flat-top"...Dad would enjoy hearing from his old shipmates! |
| Austin, Bernell | S1/C | 1943 – | I am entering this info in memory of my Dad. He died in 1999. If you remember him please drop me an email. gda@cswnet.com I would love to have more stories to pass to his Grandkids..Thank for all you have given for our country.... | |
| Sealey, Robert | SEAMAN 1C | 1943 – 1946 | I am posting this in memory of my grandpa. He went to be with the lord in April '07. Would love to hear from anyone who knew him. | |
| Orcena, Lawrence (Larry) | W23C | 1943 – 1944 | B | Even keeled ship (unlike the Pybus!) Will add more later. |
| Maggi, Larry | Gunners Mate | 1943 – 1946 | Weapons | I am Larry Maggi's son, posting this in his honor. He served in both the Atlantic & Pacific theaters onboard the Wake Island. I would love to hear from anyone who served with him &/knew him in his service days. |
| Laggren, William | AO | 1943 – 1945 | AO | Alive and well in Santa Barbara, CA. Looking up the history of my ship and connecting with former shipmates with the help of a friend. |
Medrano, Ernie  | E3 | 1943 – 1946 | unknown | On behalf of my father in law, we're hoping to reunite him with some of his buddies. He's 90, in great health, and would love to hear form others that shared his experiences |
| Markell, William Henry | AOM | Jan 20, 1943 – Mar 8, 1946 | not sure | Entering in memory of my father-William H. Markell. He did basic training in Bainbridge, MD. Served in Okinawa. Spent time in Norfolk, Jacksonville, Hawaii, San Fran, Seattle, Astoria-not sure where else. He passed away on Sept. 20, 1985 |
| Kelley, Douglas | S1/C(TM) | Feb 1943 – Sep 1943 | Squadron VF13 | |
| Deshields, James Eugene | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | Apr 1943 – Nov 1945 | V1 | |
| Koch, Walter (Bug) | 3rd Class Petty Officer Aviation Boatswaine Mate | Jun 3, 1943 – Mar 1, 1946 | Airedales | My father served on the USS Wake Island (CVE-65) and was injured in battle. Shrapnel in leg and back, but has never received a purple heart. Pushed planes both for incoming and outgoing. In 1945 was promoted to 3rd class |
| Van Eps, Gerald Edward (Jerry) | PTR(V)2C(T) | Jul 1, 1943 – Aug 30, 1945 | I am listing my father's name. Jerry Van Eps died very young at the age of 38 in Sept. 1963 from a heart attack leaving four children, one a son who following his father served in the Navy in the Vietnam conflict. | |
| Perdue, Jim | LT. | Sep 1943 – May 1944 | Radar | My dad passed away in 1976. He was Fighter Director and spoke of his experiences on the Wake Island. I would love to hear from anyone that knew him to gather more stories for his 16 Grandchildren and 31 Great Grandchildren. |
| Murphy, Thomas P | RADIOMAN 3RD CLASS | Nov 6, 1943 – Dec 2, 1945 | Thomas P Murphy was my Dad's brother.I just found copies of radiograms which gives almost a full list of the action thru out the history of the Wake Island. | |
| Kaye, Joseph | PHOM 2/C | Nov 10, 1943 – Mar 18, 1946 | Photography | |
| Scott Jr, Sherman | AMS 2ND CLASS | Nov 26, 1943 – Dec 27, 1945 | VCI | Reference to Reunions I have been to on in Ohio. Contact Ronald Paul @1-253 759 9823. He has organized reunions for a number of years.I came aborde with VC 69, when they left I remained in ships company. |
| Cohen, Albert | RM3/C | Dec 1943 – Jan 1946 | K | |
| Wilson, Robert "bob" | EM2C ELECTRICIAN MATE 2ND CLASS | Dec 1943 – Feb 1946 | E | Movie Operator. Plank Owner. |
| Beck, Jack | AOM 3 C | Dec 14, 1943 – Mar 17, 1945 | Aviation | Came aboard w/ VC 69 San Diego - thru canal to Atlantic Aboard when we sunk sub & also when our our escourt DE 143 USS Fisk was sunk. Back thru canal to invasion at Luzon & also Iwo Jima. Back to states. Disc 12/7/47 |
| Jones, Harry Lee | S2c | 1944 – 1945 | Cook | Daughter found old forms and documents from WWII. Thought it would be neat if anyone remembered my dad. |
| Smith, R. Howard | Unknown | 1944 – 1945 | Unknown | My grandfather was aboard this ship. Time is unknown. He passed away in 1994 and my grandmother is looking for paperwork to verify dates of his service. I will update when she finds his papers. |
| Koehler, Karl Arthur | S1ST CLASS AOM | May 12, 1944 – Dec 27, 1945 | AOM | I am trying to find out if this ship ever has any reunions and where do they have them to meet shipmates who mightstill be living |
| McPherran, Archie | LT (JG) | May 15, 1944 – Mar 20, 1946 | Gunner | Advanced from Jr. Div. Officer to Dept Chief. Served in both Atlantic & Pacific theatres of combat. |
| Manson, Alfred (Fritz) | flc | May 18, 1944 – Dec 14, 1945 | 961 10 91,SV-6 | I am adding my fathers name in hopes someone remembers him and would contact me. Would love to hear from siomeone who knew him in the navy. dorth8261@yahoo.com |
| Layus, Charles L | SEAMAN IST CLASS | May 29, 1944 – Sep 22, 1945 | I am entering this in my dad's memory. I would love to talk to anyone who knew him. Charlie Layus | |
| Corbin, Norman (Allan) | Ensign | Jun 1, 1944 – | Fighter Pilot | I am writing on behalf of my father Norman Allan Corbin. My Dad was a Navy Fighter Pilot, flew a Wildcat, I believe from all the pictures that his carrier was the USS Wake Island, my dad will be 95 on June 12th, 2016. |
| Cuningham, Jack M | GUNNER\'S MATE 3/C | Jul 1944 – Mar 1946 | 3RD | I SERVED IN THE ATLANTIC AND IN THE INVASIONS OF LUZON IS, IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA SAW THE IST JET POWERED PLANE LAND ON A CARRIER (11/5/45) HELPED DECOMMISSION SHIP AT NY REMOVED GUNS /AMMUNITION JACKSON26337@YAHOO.COM (304) 628 3339 |
| Holden, William | SM3C | Sep 1944 – Aug 1945 | 4thDiv | |
| Willis, Robert (Dilbert) | S1/C | Oct 1944 – 1946 | This crew was my family. Remember Bosun Bean? | |
| Murphree, Billy B. | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | Dec 1944 – Jun 1946 | Plane Handler | |
| Tanksley, Lawrence | Dec 1, 1944 – Dec 31, 1944 | We are the daughters of Lawrence Tanksley searching for information on our father's history in the Navy. Does anyone remember him?? |
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