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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Savo Island (CVE 78). 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 75 crew members registered for the USS Savo Island (CVE 78).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1944 | 1945 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Alberson, Bennie | 1942 – | I am entering this for my father who was on the USS Savo Island. My father died in 09/11/1999. Does anyone remember servicing with him? Interested to know what he was like in service. | ||
David, Ludovic | PFC | 1942 – 1944 | cve | I am writing for my dad. He was in the engine room on the ship. He has an album full of pictures from this ship. He remembers someone he named as Peterson in one of his pictures. I would like to share his pictures |
Evans, Harold | AOM2C | Aug 17, 1942 – Dec 17, 1945 | B6 | |
Gerard, Jack | Em1c | Nov 28, 1942 – Mar 20, 1946 | E Division | |
Dotson, Kermit | SN | 1943 – 1945 | DECK | RETIRED IN 1972 AS A CPO ALIVE AN WELL |
Staley, Allen | AMC 2C | 1943 – Dec 1945 | Sqdrn VC 27 | Living near Branson, Mo. 1204 Tate Rd. Ridgedale, MO. 65739 Tele. 417-334-7595 |
Parker, Larry Joe | RDM3C(T), SV6 | 1943 – 1945 | I am posting this in memory of my father, who served on the U.S.S. Salvo Island CVE 78. He died in 1979. I have his "Battle Baby" ship book which details the ship's history. I thank all who served for their sacrifice. | |
Bond, Troy | AOM2/C | 1943 – 1945 | V-4 | I was a member of SQ. VC 27 and ships company of USS Savo Is CVE 78....my e-mail address is: the007s@altrionet.com |
A'Hearn, William F (Bill) | 1943 – 1945 | My father, who passed away 1983, served on the Savo Island during WWII. He never talked about his service in the Navy, but did mention that he worked with the catapult. I'd love to here from anyone who knew him. | ||
Braun, Richard | 1943 – | I am entering this for my father-in-law, Richard. He passed away in Sept. 1991. He served on the Savo Island during WWII, but like so many, he never talked much about the war. If anyone remembers Richard, please feel free to contact me. | ||
Ward, Tom M. | 1943 – 1945 | I am entering this for my father, Tom M. Ward. He passed away on June 29, 1991. | ||
Jorgenson, Robert F. | MM2 | 1943 – 1946 | Boilers | I am entering this on behalf of my father, who passed away in 1974. |
Bosworth, Jr, Collis | AOM 3/C | 1943 – 1945 | Served as aerial gunner in a Grumman Avenger. Located in the 50 caliber machine gun turret behind the pilot. We have group pictures with Troy and others from the 40's and again in 1995 during the reunion.(entry by son,father is living) | |
O'Brien, Jim | SFC | 1943 – | I am entering this information on behalf of my father. He passed away in 11/10/78 and never would speak much about his "war years". We know very little of his service and would appreciate any memories that you might be able to share wih u | |
Smith, William | LT. COMDR | 1943 – 1946 | B | I put this entry in honor of my father,who fought on the USS Savo Island, he died in 1976 R.I.P. If you knew him please share any memories you had of him. |
Allen, Frederick "Fred" | AOM First Class | 1943 – 1945 | VC-27 | I am entering this for my father who served aboard the U.S.S. Savo Island - CVE 78. He told me that he served as a gunner on one of the "Avengers". I would appreciate any info you might have about him. |
Hyatt, Harry | AMM2 | 1943 – 1945 | unknown | Operated arresting gear. After a successful life, wondeful wife and 4 kids, passed away on 1/25/99. (Submitted by son, Bill). |
Hanes, Robert | Lt. | 1943 – 1945 | "M" Division | I'm entering this for my father. He passed away in 1993. I have a copy of the "Battle Baby". It has many pictures of the men who served with my dad on the USS Savo Island. "The Japs will hate the 78" |
Carroll, Richard | S2C | 1943 – 1946 | unknown | Posting this for my deceased grandfather. I'm writing an account (maybe a book) of the ship's service in WWII. Contact me if interested in sharing your own or your family member's story: jefferson.sorley@yahoo.com |
Trenka, John | em1st class | 1943 – 1946 | cv27 | Im writing for my dad who still lives in pa , he name was John J Trenka. he served on savo island , and remembers several men who served with him. feel free to contact me at dltrnk@yahoo.com |
Ashcraft, Robert | Lieutenant | 1943 – | FM2 pilot | Posted for My grandfather. VC-27 pilot. Bob Ashcraft. |
Wall, Arthur | GUNNERS MATE 2D CLASS | Jan 1943 – Jul 1, 1945 | AFTER THE NAVY, I RETURNED TO BELOIT, WISCONSIN, WHERE I WAS A POLICE OFFICER. I LATER WAS THE POLICE CHIEF IN EDGERTON, WI, UNTIL I RETIRED IN 1980. MY WIFE, IRENE, WHOM I MARRIED JULY 3, 2943, PASSED AWAY IN JANUARY, 2004. I NOW LIVE AT FRIENDSHIP | |
Donnenwirth, Kenneth | SM3C | Feb 1943 – Jun 1945 | My wife and I were married in 1943. We havecelebrated 65 years. We now live in Rapid City,S.D. My health is fair for 85, spend lot of ltime going to the VA. | |
Hook, Wally | LT A N | Feb 15, 1943 – Aug 1945 | I am entering this for my father who passed away Nov 23,2004. It would fun to hear from anyone who knew Wally | |
Hurst, Raymond | AEM 2C | Apr 1943 – | ||
King, James Earl | MM3 | Jun 1943 – Dec 1945 | Aft engine room | |
Davidson, Richard "Mick" Or "hammerhead" | MM2 | Jun 1943 – May 6, 1946 | US Naval Reserve | I worked in the forward engine room. After the war got married in MA had 4 kids and am now living in Ohio. This is my grandson's email, but he will let me know. |
Staley, Vincent | AM2C | Aug 15, 1943 – 1945 | VC27 | |
Perrin, Dick | SM | Aug 23, 1943 – Feb 24, 1945 | flt deck rescue | |
Kroichick, Ed | SKD1C(T) | Oct 3, 1943 – Nov 16, 1945 | Ed was a Storekeeper 1st Class. (This is from Ed's family in his memory.) | |
Robbins, John E | Nov 1943 – Mar 1945 | CAerM(AA) | I'm his grandson doing this more in memory of him. Still trying to figure out time/date/rank. He retired Oct '63 W.O. 4 | |
Rieper, Floyd | Seaman First Class | Nov 1943 – Nov 1945 | Aviation Quartermaster | Still going strong, celebrated 97th birthday on 4/15/13. Data input by daughter Suggie. |
Westberry, Owen | SM SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | Nov 3, 1943 – Apr 25, 1946 | My father served as a signalman on board the USS Savo Island. He passed away in 1985 due to cancer caused by agent orange (according to the VA). He was very proud of his time on the Savo Island. | |
Leblanc, Lloyd | AOM FIRST CLASS | Nov 5, 1943 – Feb 15, 1945 | VC-27 Saints | I'm entering for my grandfather. He served proudly as tail gunner for the VC-27 Flying Saints. At age 85, he currently lives in in Madisonville, LA |
Hills, Matthew (Matt) | Aviation Radioman ARM 3c (T) (CA), V-6, USNR SV | Nov 23, 1943 – May 20, 1946 | Composite Squadron Three, CASU-Seven | On USS Savo Island 6 Sept 45 to 30 Sep 45 per discharge paper. I am the daughter of Matthew Hills. I hope to find someone who served with him, who could tell me more about his experiences in the Navy and on USS Savo Island. Thank you! |
Boucher, Joseph H. | Dec 1943 – Dec 1945 | My father is retired from Boeing and is presently 87 years old. He plans to make a trip with the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. on November 3, 2007 | ||
Boucher, Joseph H. | CVE 78 | Dec 14, 1943 – Dec 1945 | I am doing this for my father, Joseph H. Boucher, Jr. He is retired from Boeing and is presently looking forward to a trip through Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on November 3rd, 2007 to see the WWII Memorial. | |
Combs, Ernie | Aviation Machinist's Mate Second Class | Dec 14, 1943 – May 17, 1946 | CVE 78 | Entering for my Father who served on this ship. He was a machinist's mate. He passed away in 05 and I miss him so much. |
Shape, Robert | 1944 – 1945 | I am posting this on behalf of my Grandfather Bob Shape. He was a FM2 Wildcat Pilot on the Savo Island during 1944-1945. He currently lives in Florida. | ||
Miller, Norman | RADARMAN | 1944 – 1945 | Looking for my Dads old Mates.Feel free to contact me | |
MacKie, Thomas | ENSIGN | 1944 – 1945 | I am posting this in memory of my father, who served on the U.S.S. Salvo Island CVE 78. Tom passed away in 2002 and rarely spoke of his experiences during the war. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers my father. Thank You | |
Heidotting, Joseph I. "bud" | ASSISTANT PAYMASTER | 1944 – | I am entering this for my cousin. He told me a little about his service and showed me the framed picture of the Savo Island, but no dates. He died in Woodland, Calif. in 2003 | |
Thompson, Thomas Haskell | unknown | 1944 – 1945 | unknown | I am entering my grandfather in hopes that someone will remember him and contact me with any memories. He died in a car wreck when I was 2 (1965) |
Houle, Howard / Howie | MM 2nd | 1944 – Jul 1, 1945 | Auxillary machine Shop | I worked at 3M for 34 years, Jan 1950 retiring 2-1-84. I was recalled to active dury for the Korean War serving aboard the Yosemite. I now live in Anoka Mn. I would like to say Hi to all of my Shipmates. |
Needham, Edmund | Seaman first class | 1944 – 1946 | eastern | Im writing this for my Dad who passed away in 1990. He always talked about his time on the Savo Island. We have photos of it that he kept in a scrap book. He had kept in touch with some of his friends unknown to me |
Myslicki, Raymond Michael | Seaman | 1944 – 1946 | Unknown | I am writing this for my son-in-law,James Myslicki, nephew of Ray, to inform this Crew List site, that Ray died on 1 September, 2011. He was 85, never married and retired from the Post Office 20 plus years ago. |
Braasch, Harold | private | 1944 – 1945 | fitter | Write this in honor of my DAD who died in 2003 |
Vaccaro, Joseph | AMMIc, V6 | 1944 – 1945 | Unknown | On behalf of my mother, sister and I we would like to add my father's name to the crew list of the USS Savo Island. Today is Father's Day. Dad passed away in Dec 2011. |
Kellas, Arbie | Amm2 | Feb 3, 1944 – May 23, 1945 | Unknown | I'm posting this in memory of my father who served on the USS Savo Island. My father died in 2014 at the age of 95. would like to hear from anyone who served with him. My address is alkellas@gmail.com |
Fontenot, Elwin J. Fontenot/red | S1C | Mar 1944 – May 1946 | I am entering this in memory of my dad. He died suddenly in July 2002. A few months before his death he asked me to find out what happened to the Savo Island. If anyone remembers serving with him, please contact me. | |
Hull, Donald | AMM3 | Mar 1944 – Dec 1945 | 3rd fleet | My father, Donald B. Hull served on the USS Savo Island as a Plane Captain. He was head of the Savo Island reunion group for the ship and some Squadron VC-27 reunions. Donald passed on 2/23/05. By his son, Christopher |
Chippi, Peter | EM 3C | Mar 28, 1944 – | Pete entered the Ancient Order of the Deep on this date aboard this ship. They crossed the 180th Meridian on that date in 1944. entered by his step son Paul Weber | |
Bray, John | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | Apr 1944 – Aug 21, 1946 | 7th fleet | I served during the invasions of Okinawa, Guam and several others, I was also there for the Japanese surrender. I am still alive and kicking at 79 yrs. |
Jackson, Bob | AEM 3c | May 8, 1944 – Jun 13, 1946 | CVE-78. | I'm entering this for my brother, Lt Cmdr Percival W. Jackson, commanding officer of VC-27, aboard USS Savo Island (CVE-78). In 2003 I wrote a story about VC-27/CVE-78. Contact me if youd like a copy. 845.462.3814 |
Dixon, Lyle | ART!C | Jun 1944 – Jul 1945 | radio | retired Professor of Math,via GI BILL, Married 70 yrs Last Nov. |
Garrett, James | GUNNERS MATE 3RD CLASS | Jun 7, 1944 – May 18, 1945 | ||
Glasgow, Forrest F. | Lt jg | Jun 10, 1944 – Oct 15, 1945 | V-4 | I was the Aviation Ordnance Officer |
Iverson, C. W. | LT. COM. | Jul 1944 – Jan 1945 | vc-27 | Deceased on 07Sep2001. Entered by his nephew, Andy Walton. |
Diffee, William L. Jr. | PILOT-LSO | Jul 2, 1944 – | Bill Diffee was my cousin. Unfortuanetly he passed away this spring (08). Just thought I would pass this along to anyone who remembers "Diff".....he was a good man and will be missed. | |
Blackwell, Sam | LT ( JG ) | Jul 6, 1944 – Mar 1945 | I was a TBM pilot with the Flying Saints squadron VC-27 . | |
Neal, Joseph Leo | seaman 1/c | Jul 22, 1944 – May 23, 1945 | usnr | I am entering this for my father who served on the battle baby as he call the savo island. Father pass on may 15,1975. He name me after Bennie Alberson, a shipmate of his. Bennie harlow Neal Tele. 225-635-4797 |
Thompson, Richard | Seaman 1st Class | Aug 4, 1944 – May 3, 1946 | unknown | In memory to my father who died in an accident in 1958 before I was born. |
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