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USS Franklin (CV 13) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Franklin (CV 13). 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 85 crew members registered for the USS Franklin (CV 13).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1944 | 1945 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link, Jack | 0000 – | I'm entering my grandfather's name as I do a project to commemorate his life. I don't know any additional information about his rank, etc. | ||
| Crosse, Jennifer (Daughter Of Byron J Crosse) | airman | 1940 – | airman | To anyone who knew my father, Byron J. Crosse, he passed away peacefully with me at his side, March 11, 2017. He would have turned 93 on May 1st. I'm his daughter and you may reach me at: jcrosse@ymail.com or 3852145182 |
| Abate, Victor | UNKNWN | 1942 – 1945 | Victor radar ooerator and was killed in action by kamikaze attack that ultimately put the this great ship out of action for the rest of the war | |
| Reinholz, Charles | 1942 – 1944 | Charles Reinholz was my grandfather. I know little details about his service on the ship but thought I should add his name to the list. He passed away in 1989. | ||
| Kallbrier, William | RADARMAN 2/C | 1942 – 1945 | TBD | Bill passed away on September 27th, 2014 at the age of 91. He had lived in St Louis, Missouri his entire life and was a retired tool and die maker. I am his son, Bill Kallbrier, Jr. |
| Titus, Norman Essex | CHIEF PHARMIST'S MATE -- EMBALMER | 1942 – 1945 | I enter this statement for my father, who died in 2001. The Franklin experience was a very deeply felt memory for my father.He had told me of the morning of the attack, losing friends before his eyes, then abandoning ship. | |
| Chambers, Herbert | Water tender | 1942 – Oct 1944 | USS Franklin | My grandfather enlisted in the navy, leaving a wife and two children. He was killed in the October 1944 kamikaze attack and buried at sea. He has eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren who never knew him. |
| Rose, Donna (daughter) | LT. (JG) | Jan 1942 – Mar 19, 1945 | VF-10 | This is in memory of my dad Bill Rose. He was proud to be a fighter pilot in the US Navy and attended many squadron reunions in his later years. He was the last pilot to land on the USS Franklin. Passed away April 6, 2006 and sadly missed |
| Firicano, Frank | E3 | May 15, 1942 – Aug 14, 1945 | ? | I am adding my deceased uncle's information to the best of my knowledge, he served on the USS Franklin during WW II and we were very proud of him. He was on board when the ship was attacked and I remember him telling me that he was below. |
| Dunniway, Will | RADARMAN SECOND CLASS | Oct 1, 1942 – Oct 4, 1945 | Don died last September 8th, 2002. He had lived in Colton, California all his life and was the Assistant Fire Chief there. I am his son, Will Dunniway. Email below | |
| Rowan, William | PFC | 1943 – 1945 | usmc | this is my father, since deceased. i have a scrap book full of artifacts, would like more information. |
| Friend, Albert | SEAMAN THIRD CLASS | 1943 – 1945 | seventh Fleet | |
| Constance, James C. Nickname "connie" | 1943 – Mar 19, 1945 | Connie, served CV13 with honor Dad maned a gun in attack, was blowen into drink where he stayed 17 hrs. We watched a documentary aired in Va. Beach apx.1973 as Dad recounted the events. Passed 6/75 in Va.Beach. lcyk5758@hotmail.com | ||
| Skiba, Edward | BM3 | 1943 – 1945 | Deck | My dad was a Coxswain (Bm3) and was on the flight deck during the Kamikazi attack that did Franklin in. He went over the side, Was picked up by USS Santa Fe and put back aboard. He rode Franklin home. |
Cherry, Sidney  | sn | 1943 – | Deck | Reg. for my Step father who has passed. My dad was vary proud of the Franklin always talked about her. |
| Reggie, McManus | Jan 1943 – Mar 19, 1945 | This is my father, who was a gunner onboard The Franklin and a plank owner. Blown over the side and burned. Recuperated in Hawaii. Died in 1987. Does anyone rememer him? | ||
| Reynolds, Robert | SN | Jan 1943 – Apr 19, 1945 | fLIGHT DECK. AIR | I WORKED ON FLIGHT DECK AMONG THE AIRCRAFT. WAS A TAIL RELEASE MAN FOR THE AIRCRFT AS THEY CAME IN. |
| George Richard Simon, Itcm(sw/aw) Nikolas A. Simon | TM2 | Jan 31, 1943 – Jan 31, 1945 | Gunnery | Registered in memory of my Grandfather. A plankowner who went overboard during fire-fighting efforts and spent several hours in the water until rescued by another vessel. I am his grandson and proud MCPO |
| Katreeb, Charles | ARM2C | Jan 31, 1943 – 1945 | Plankowner, Flew with VT-13, original group formed in Quanset Pt, RI. Flew 24 combat missions, and was discharged in Jax, Fl. | |
| Berner, Albert | ARM 1/C | Feb 1943 – Dec 1945 | Torpedo Squadron 13 | Served on the Franklin from the time it was commissioned to the first time it got hit and I goy off when we came back to Bremington Washington in 1945 |
| Robertson, Larry (Robbi) | AMA 2ND CLASS | Feb 1943 – Oct 4, 1944 | SBD Squadren | |
| Honzik, Edward | mm2c | Mar 1943 – Nov 1945 | E | My Dad ,Edward L.Honzik plank owner, 704 club, also served aboard USS Charger CVE-30 in Atlantic, passed in Sept.2005, sadly missed |
| Patterson, James Francis | C2NDC | May 27, 1943 – Mar 19, 1945 | THIS WAS MY BROTHER. KILLED MARCH 19, 1945.. I THINK OF HIM EVERY DAY AND ALL HE GAVE TO DEFEND THIS COUNTRY. JOE PATTERSON 13705 HARBOUR BLUFF CT. MIDLOTHIAN, VA. 23112-2008. (804)739-5200 DID YOU KNOW HIM?? | |
| Giles, Rodney | AMM 3RD CLASS | Jun 1943 – Dec 1945 | This is my father who was onboard when it was hit . He miraculously survived and is still alive as of 3/24/06. he is also a survivor of colon and prostate cancer, and has been battling lung disease since 1977.I wish i were only half the man he is. | |
| Shelton, William A. "Buddy" | AMM 3rd Class | Sep 1943 – 1945 | Torpedo Squadron VT13 | I am adding my Grandfather. He was a tail-gunner on Big Ben from when it was commissioned until is voyage back to the US after being bombed on 3/19/1945. |
| Stitt, John | Seaman Second Class | Sep 1, 1943 – Jan 17, 1945 | USNTO Sampson NY | |
| Ferrante, Americo | SHIP FITTER FIRST CLASS | Oct 1943 – Dec 1945 | this was my step father. he served on her in all of her battles. he received the American Theatre, Asiatic Pacific, Navy Marine Corp.,Philipine Liberation, and the WW2 Victory metal aboard this ship. | |
| Fleenor, Harold | S2C | Oct 11, 1943 – Mar 19, 1945 | First | James was my only brother and was killed 17 days after his 19th birthday. He was a gunner and served on "Big Ben" from the time the first crew was assigned in 1943. Harold W. Fleenor, 9650 Tuxford Rd., Richmond, VA. 23236 (804) 272-9290 |
| Bryan, Ross S. | PHM3/C | Nov 1943 – Nov 1945 | "H" - Medical | I served on the Franklin from pre-commissioning until Nov. 1945..My battle station was at Repair 8, Flight Deck.... |
| Neubauer, Robert | EM3C | Dec 5, 1943 – May 10, 1945 | electrician | On the USS Franklin. 85 yrs. old survivor. |
| Gentry, Robert E | SGT | 1944 – 1945 | USMC - VMF 214 - Black Sheep | My father served her proudly, rarely spoke of the ordeal the crew went thru, surviving the attack of March 19, 1945. Until only recently did I find he was with VMF-214, under the command of Pappy Boyington's XO. www.ussfrankin.org |
| Lepine, Victor | 1944 – | This was was my fathers ship. I have few details | ||
| Nolan, Walter | LTJG | 1944 – 1945 | Walter Nolan was my Father, he passed away 12 years ago. He was a TBM Pilot Assigned with VT 13... I am doing a family tree project and would like to speak with anyone who knew him. Cantact me at www.michael.nolan@seattle.gov | |
| Hensley, William Bill | 1944 – | I'm adding Bill's name to the list because he can't talk much about the war. It is still hard on him. He was in 9 major battles. He was on the FRANKLIN when the kamikiaze,s hit the ship. He was by the elevator deck. | ||
| Schriver, Jack | 1944 – 1945 | VT-5 Torpedo Squadron 5, the \"Torpcats\" | This was my father, he was a turrent gunner on a TBF Avenger Torpedo Bomber, Torpedo Squadron 5, the "Torpcats" onboard the U.S.S. Franklin and during the March 19, 1945 bombing he was blown over the side and recued by a Destroyer. | |
| Ford, Homer | CW04 | 1944 – | This is for my father. He wore his USS Franklin hat with pride until the day he died, Jan 30, 2005. I wish I had asked him to tell me of his time aboard the Franklin. If anyone remembers him I would love hear from you. | |
| Strahl, Robert | UNKNOWN | 1944 – 1945 | This is my grandfather, who was on the USS Franklin. My grandfather commented sucide when my father was 5 years old. He was never the same after the being on the USS Franklin, which caused him mental problems. | |
| Freek, George | CV13 | 1944 – 1945 | George is a customer of mine at The barber shop. We were speaking today, and he told me about this air craft carrier. So I looked it up, and found this page. Thank you to all that served | |
| Nicholson, R.g. | 1944 – 1945 | He was my grandfather. Was a tailgunner. Lead an escape party from mess hall with a small group of survivors when the disaster began in 1945. | ||
| Leon, Shebloski | S2C | 1944 – Mar 19, 1945 | This my Uncle, I never met and know very little about but I am very proud to be his nephew | |
| Coats, Gerald | SEAMAN | 1944 – 1945 | Aviation Electrician Apprentice | I am entering this on behalf of my father-in-law. |
| Sparks, Bryan (Buddy) | MM2 | 1944 – 1946 | Unknown | Bryan Sparks was my fathers brother. Buddy as he was known died in Oct 1949 of cancer. My father, who was on a DE during the war often spoke about his brother. Buddy was a "Plank Owner" one of the original crew. |
| McMeel, Joseph F | LT | 1944 – 1945 | Damage Control Officer | My father. One of the lucky ones who remained on board after March 19 action to help get her underway and eventually back home to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. |
| Travers, Alfred J. | crewmen engineer | 1944 – | mm 2/L | THIS WAS MY GREAT GRAND FATHER AN I ALSO HAVE A PICTURE WITH A "JERRY TORRES"ANOTHER SAILOR TAKEN IN NYC JACK DEMPSEYS- WITH OTHER USS FRANKLIN ARTIFACTS- IF YOU WERE ABOARD UNDER SHOEMAKER EMAIL ME AMJ2222@YAHOO.COM |
| Duenskie, Edward | Fireman first class | 1944 – 1945 | unknown | This is my father he was abord the Franklin when it was hit by the two 500 lb bombs. He was blowen off the fantail and picked up out of the ocean by the USS Santa Fe. He entered the Navy on 8/12/43 discharged 3/22/46 |
| Cherry, Norman | Seaman 1st class | 1944 – Jun 1946 | 5 th | I'm still alive. |
| O'Hallahan, Ryan | MM2C | 1944 – 1944 | Aviation | This is for my grandfather. He served on the USS Ranger from the beginning of the war until 1944 when he transferred to the Franklin. Transferred off after OCT 1944 attack. |
| Ashbrook, Henry | 0000 | 1944 – 1946 | henry ashbrook unknown | So I'm doing this for my grandpa. He didn't talk to his family much about this ship and when he does he tears up..for so long no one knew why he was so angry.went through so much..he was 16 in 44. Alive n well <3 u!! |
| Brown, Floyd | MM3C | 1944 – 1944 | None | |
| Little, Matthew | Steward's Mate First Class | 1944 – 1945 | Naval | Matthew Little passed away on November 9, 2018 |
| Almquist, Lee | ARM 2C | Jan 2, 1944 – Mar 13, 1945 | Aviation VT13 | Joined VT 13 as a ARM 2c. Left the Franklin the AM of the attack. Landed on USS Hornet & later tsfd. to 1st Marine Div on Okinawa as a radio op. |
| Nash, Willie | S1 | Jan 31, 1944 – Mar 19, 1945 | Gunnery | Plank Owner. Evacuated to the Cruiser Santa Fe with burn wounds on March 19, 1945. Battle Station, 40 MM Quad Gun Mount Just aft of the bridge stucture. See http://navysite.de/cv/cv13_acc1.jpg Passed away June 26, 2005 Veteran's Hospital Loma Li |
| Provance, Lloyd Minor | FIREMAN 1ST CLASS | Jan 31, 1944 – May 1945 | I am entering my uncle's name in his memory. He spoke of the attack to my mom and grandparents of the intense heat below deck. He died in 1962. | |
| Kallas, George | Gunner's mate | Jan 31, 1944 – Nov 21, 1944 | GM | My father was on the Big Ben when the two 500lb bombs hit her on March 19th, 1945. He loved that ship and was very proud those that served with him on it. |
| Almquist, Lee | ARM-2C | Feb 1944 – Apr 5, 1945 | VT-13 | |
| Almquist, Lee | ARM-2C | Feb 3, 1944 – Apr 5, 1945 | TBF- V-13 | |
| Scandiber, Austin | TM2 | Apr 1944 – Mar 19, 1945 | V5 | |
| Lopez, Armando | Seaman 2/c , 1st/c | Apr 1944 – Mar 19, 1945 | Airdale, flight deck | Was assign to plane handler for approx 6 ti8 months, then assigned to plane captain, till we were bombed |
| Scott, Walter | AS, S2c, S1c, SSMB3c(T) | Apr 10, 1944 – Nov 1, 1945 | Hedron Fair Wing 2 | Walter Scott was my father - he was a barber on the US Franklin. Can anybody interpret his rankings I entered? . He was from Gadsden, AL. Does anybody remember him or have pictures of him. He died in 1997. Thanks |
| Stanley S. Graham, "Steamboat" Graham | LT(JG)USNR | May 11, 1944 – Aug 15, 1945 | Was a Damage Control Officer on both criuses.Awarded Silver Star for 3-19-45.From Winfield,KS.Organized Naval Reserve Unit in Witchita,KS.Retired as Cmdr. in 1965. Died May 6, 2000.For more info, contact bobbartlett37@hotmail.com | |
| Herbert, Puffer | CV | Jun 1, 1944 – | Navy | I found and rescued Herbert Puffers' diary. Old papers with maps. How you all took off June 1, 1944 from San Diego. How there was only three movies and they showed it 3 times a day. if anyone wants, contact me. |
| Price, Carroll Richard "Dick" | enlisted | Oct 1944 – Jun 1945 | unknown | I am the daughter of Dick Price. I didn't know of my Fathers time on this and other ships he was on until four years after his death in 1999. I am Proud, Very Proud. In answer I forgive and I am sorry. Little "d" |
| Loisou, James L | pr1 | Nov 1944 – | fighter squadron 13 | My son Stef is registering me. As of 13 Jul 2019, I will soon be 97 years old and retired after 20 yrs Navy active/reserve duty from NAS South Weymouth. \My son and I continue to have fond thoughts of Big Ben. GBA |
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