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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Tulagi (CVE 72). 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 71 crew members registered for the USS Tulagi (CVE 72).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1944 | 1945 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Brannon, Wayne E. | Not sure | 1941 – 1945 | Not sure | Adding my great uncle (grandfather's brother). Wayne E. Brannon passed away on January 10, 2004 at 80 years old. Any information about his military service would be apperciated. |
Sheeley, Mark | FIREMAN FIRST CLASS | 1942 – | My grandfather served on the Tulagi, but I don't know what time period yet. He served on the ship as it made its way to Japan after Pearl Harbor. He passed away May 6, 2006, and was always very proud of the Tulagi. | |
Brown, Jack | 1942 – 1945 | Does Anyone Know anything about this person he is my Grandpa please e-mail me or send me a message please my e-mail is pfcbrown19@yahoo.com | ||
Clemons, George (Clem) | STC | 1942 – 1945 | Chief Steward | My GreatGrandfather served with a great deal of pride. He passed away a few years back. Im curenntly serving in the Navy as an E6 (AC1). I would love any info or pictures from this era to pass to my children. |
Box, Jr., Allen | BM3C | 1942 – 1945 | 1st | Plank owner, ship commissioned in Bremerton, WA, 1943, trial run made to Pearl Harbor. My e-mail address: vr.al.box@sbcglobal.net. |
Arslanian, George "head" | 1942 – 1945 | I'm listing my dads name who passed away in 1997. He was a signalman aboard the TULAGI. If anyone has any memories of him please email me at geo8180@msn.com | ||
Donahue, Gerald T. | Lieutenant (JG) | 1942 – 1945 | no idea | Registering my father, who passed away in January 2004. He didn't say much about his service, but was very proud to have been part of the war effort. |
Clancy, John | Chief Petty Officer | 1942 – | ? | On Nov. 22 2010 CPO John E Clancy passed away. As his son I can only say how proud he was of his service on Tulagi. He was assigned to the engine room. I would love to hear from anyone who served with him. |
Fox, Adra Lee | SK1C | Feb 17, 1942 – Sep 27, 1945 | Adra Lee is living on Lake Leon in Eastland County, Texas. He served on the Tulagi during the invasion of Southern France, Lingayan Gulf, Iwo Jima, & Okinawa. He was the SK1C. Also on the Chamont AP-5 Battle of Komandorski Islands. Please e-mail us! | |
Hill, Frank | Mar 4, 1942 – | |||
Elwood, Edmund | Luetenant JG | Sep 15, 1942 – Mar 22, 1944 | Pilot | This is my dad, a remarkable man who was very proud to serve during WWII. Sadly he passed on Sept. 18, 2014 |
Small, Robert | RADAR MAN 3RD CLASS | 1943 – 1946 | v3 | ....... |
McOmber, Charles | LT.,JG | 1943 – Jun 1944 | Engineering Officer | Plank Owner, remembers depth charges keeping everyone awake in Oran, remembers carrying USS Block Island survivors and U-boat survivors on same trip. |
Douglas, Bobby | CARPENTERS MATE 1ST CLASS | 1943 – 1945 | I am entering this info for my deceased uncle John Joseph who served on USS Tulagi during WW2 he told me many stories of the Kamikaze attacks when I was a young boy. Thanks too all who served and made sacrifices during WW2 God bless. | |
Sargent, Roy Winthrop | MACHINIST MATE | 1943 – | My father proudly served on the TULAGI and I am proud to add his name to this website. He passed on August 10, 2002. His granson, who loved him deeply, found this site for me to add his name with the other fine men who served during the war | |
Tracy, Arthur | AMM 3/C | 1943 – | V2 | My Uncle Art served in the U.S. Navy during the War. His older brother Warren E Tracy 1918-1995 (ADC) retired in 1958 as E-8; served on Milwaukee, Hancock, Ranger. I thank all our vets for my freedom. God Bless those fighting today. |
Anderson, James Edward (Ed) | GUNNERS MATE | 1943 – | My dad serven on the Tulagi, I discovered this in his records. He was from Spartanburg SC and passed away in 1993. | |
Ruff, Irvin | AMM | 1943 – 1945 | My dad was on the Tulagi and passed away about 20 years ago following surgery. I am in the process of going through some of his stuff that has been in storage. I have found a copy of the ships newspaper and a copy of a picture of the ship. | |
Ach, Robert (Bobby Or "Tulagi Terror") | Crew | 1943 – 1945 | ? | My dad served not quite sure of dates; he was very proud of everyone he served with, didn't speak too much about experiences. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers him, my dad passed away 7/2/06. Was nicknamed Tulagi Terror. |
Garbin, John (Gino) | Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd class | 1943 – 1945 | / | John is my dad and still lives in the Greensburg PA area. |
Young, Charles Read | cook | 1943 – 1945 | not known | Served as a cook and ammunition supplier. Served in Pearl Harbor and many other ports. |
Tharp, Johnnie | MACHINIST MATE FIRST CLASS | 1943 – 1945 | REFRIGERATION | |
Monosson, Adolphe | LT | 1943 – 1945 | unknown | I am registering my father who served as a photographer on the USS Tulagi cve 72. |
Elliott, Donald | Seaman 1C | 1943 – 1946 | Gunnery | Was a gunner in forward gun pod. |
Kuder, James | RADARMAN | Jan 15, 1943 – Apr 8, 1946 | this is info I am entering for my deceased father i dont know the exact dates for enlistment and discharge. But I know he would want to be listed here | |
Welch, Joe | Seman 1st class | Mar 1943 – Feb 1946 | Gunner, 2nd division | I'm posting this information for my Dad, Joe Welch, who is alive and well in Sumner WA. He would love to hear from anyone who knew him. Joe does not have a computer. Please email me and I will tell him. |
Lodge, Philip J. | Apr 1943 – Oct 1945 | |||
Walters, Irvin | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | May 10, 1943 – Mar 21, 1946 | 1st | First assignment was DD390 USS Lang. Transferred to the USS Tulagi on Nov. 11,1943. Part of Commissioning Crew-Plank Holder. On ship until Sept. 45. |
Box, Jr, Allen | Coxman's Mate | Jul 1943 – Nov 1945 | 1st division | Looking for Seaman Louis Mcannaly Shipmate serving with me on the USS Tulagi. I served on the USS Rochambeau transport prior to the commissioning of the USS Tulagi |
Lebo, Leon | ELECTRICIAN MATE3RD CLASS | Jul 14, 1943 – Sep 1945 | ||
Calvin, Grover H., "Cal" | MACHINIST MATE -- PO3 (?) | Sep 1943 – Sep 1945 | M | This sailor was my uncle. Co. 122-43 at Farragut, MM Class 26-43 at San Diego, Tulagi until the end of the war. He was "oil king" at some stage of his Tulagi service. He died in 1964. I'd like to hear from any shipmate who may remember |
Huber, Waverly | F1c | Nov 1943 – Apr 6, 1946 | B Division Fireman | |
Hagen, Donald | SEAMEN | Dec 1943 – 1946 | My father was on this ship and would like put on this list He passed away June 7th 2005 at 81 years Maybe some may have known him as Don Hagen | |
Peck, Eugene W. "Bill" | CPHOM | Dec 1943 – Sep 1945 | My father, "Bill" Peck passed away September 1995. He was very proud of his service on the Tulagi as a photographer. I have many of his photos in my personal collection. I also have his plank owner's certificate. Carol Peck | |
Rugg, Richard, "Bud" | MACHINIST MATE, 2ND CLASS | Dec 1943 – Feb 1946 | M | Plank owner. Forward engine room. |
Mahlon, Barber | MACHINIST MATE R 2C | Dec 3, 1943 – Sep 3, 1945 | A | Plank Owner "A" Division |
Miller, Bob | AMM 1/C | Dec 18, 1943 – Sep 18, 1945 | V-1 | I was Petty Officer in charge of the Plane Directors on the flight deck and spotted the planes on the catipult. I have pictures of V-1 Division and of the awarding of commendation ribbons for the invasion of Southern France, which I was one |
Boroughs, Herb | CHIEF MACHINISTS MATE | Dec 21, 1943 – Apr 30, 1946 | Herb Boroughs was my uncle (my mothers brother) & served aboard the Tulagi throughout her service life. He also served in the St. Louis & was aboard when she lost her bow to a jap torpedo. Uncle Herb passed away Oct 23, 2005. He was 92 | |
Ingram, Thomas H. | QUARTERMASTER 2ND CLASS | Dec 21, 1943 – Nov 8, 1945 | Navigation | Plankowner Remember the "Mighty T" , one of the best of the "Little Giants", and the way we performed in our actions against our enemys. Paved the way in regards to small carrier combat functions. |
Furnish, Arthur | 1944 – | |||
Curran, Thomas C. | LCDR | 1944 – 1945 | Thomas Curran was my grandfather. I would appreciate any information anyone might have about him or the ship in general during the period in which he served. | |
Ferguson, Robert | Ensign | 1944 – 1945 | F6F pilot | This is my grandfather, he is still alive and well just wanna know more about his service. |
Felts, George | AVIATION MACHINISTS MATE THIRD CLASS | Jan 3, 1944 – Jul 11, 1945 | COMPOSITE SQUADRON NINETY TWO | THIS IS FOR MY GRANDFATHER WOOD LIKE TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HIM AND HIS TIME ON THE SHIP AND THE PEOPLE WHO HE FLEW WITH. |
Parcell, Gene | Jan 21, 1944 – | can't remember | ||
Simmons, James | RADARMAN | Feb 1944 – Sep 1945 | V3 | Reported to Tulagi in San Diego and in Samar planes and Aviation crews were disembarked Sept 1945. We waited 3 mos for other transport back to the States. In Samar nickname "Jungle Jim". "Ruptured Duck" at Terminal Island CA. April 19 |
Poll, John | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | Feb 4, 1944 – Feb 2, 1946 | Air A1 | |
Hart, Horace | Seaman Second Class | Feb 16, 1944 – Sep 19, 1945 | First Deck Division | This was my grandfather. He passed away February 7, 2013. I am looking for anyone who might have served with him. View 'back then' Photo |
White, Dale | AMM 2/c | Mar 13, 1944 – Jun 29, 1945 | VC-92 | Robert F. White was my father, who died in 1964. I'm attempting to learn of his life aboard the Tulagi, and would like to hear from anyone who knew him. |
Kennedy, Anderson Lonzo | S2C | Mar 17, 1944 – Jan 1946 | not sure | I recived my dads records and found he served on the Tulagi,He was at Okinawa,Southern France,Phillipines,crossed the 180th Meridian,Lingayen&Subic Bay assaults.He passed in 94'So I enter his info for him.I Love you Dad&Miss you much. |
Welch, Andrew | Apr 3, 1944 – May 2, 1945 | |||
Haynes, A. M. (Mutt) | FIREMAN,FLC V6 | May 22, 1944 – Mar 15, 1946 | This salior was my Grandfather. I am looking for anyone who may have known him or have any photos. I have a few of him myself. Would be glad to hear from anyone about their time on board. | |
Demasters, Marion F. | ENSIGN/PILOT | Jun 1944 – Aug 1944 | Lost at sea around August 22, 1944. Looking for anyone who may have known him (my uncle.) | |
Spencer, Raymond | AMM2C | Jun 6, 1944 – Jul 7, 1944 | V2 | Plane Captain |
Thomas, Clifford, Arthur Junior | WATER TENDER 2ND CLASS | Jun 15, 1944 – Jun 15, 1945 | engineering | I worked with the boilers below deck (way down there). I just held on and survived. |
Maass, Fritz | SM3 | Jun 17, 1944 – Dec 23, 1945 | Signalman | I am posting on behalf of my Grandpa who served on this ship in 1944 and 1945. I'm hopeful of connecting with folks as I have photos, post cards and his personal writings. He passed on 05/01/2014 and is greatly missed. |
Miller, Mahlon - (Babe) | 3RD CLASS PETTY OFFICER | Jul 1944 – Nov 1946 | Remembers planes being washed off the deck of the ship during bad storms. Also Kamikazee's constantly dropping all around the ship. Many planes dropped off flight deck on take-off. Lucky to return home alive. Spends winters now in AZ, at age 90. | |
Adams, Sam | SEAMAN | Sep 1944 – Apr 1945 | 1st | Hello |
Keech, Finley M. | AEROGRAPHER'S MATE 3/C | Oct 1944 – Oct 1945 | ||
Naegle, Chuck | M3C | Oct 28, 1944 – Jul 1, 1945 | VC-92 | Entering for my father in law, now 86. Turret gunner on TBM. Crew: pilot Paul Garrison, radioman Hank Bandini. Email me for contact |
Godwin, Ralph | Cheif Petty Officer (machinist mid ship?) | Nov 1944 – Jul 1945 | machinist | My grandfather (now 90) served on Tulagi in the Pacific in WW2. I have a few pics of him and his co-workers in the machinist group. They aren't all named. Looks like "Korky" and "Mac"? email me at raef@rocketmail.com |
Bush, John (Jack) | Lt. j.g. retireed as a Captain | Nov 1, 1944 – May 1, 1945 | VC-92 fighter pilot | I am entering this on behalf of my father who passed away Oct. 1988. My dad loved to fly and always spoke of his fellow pilots and crew members. I am looking for anyone who knew my father. Miss you forever dad. |
Byrne, Harry | LT.,J.G. | Dec 1944 – Jul 1945 | Composite Squadron 92 | TBM pilot |
Hermann, Edward | LT. JG | Dec 1944 – Mar 1945 | VC-92 | This is my father. I was wondering if anyone knows of him or flew with him? Also, did this division have anything to do with the sinking of the Yamato? |
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