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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE 86). 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 57 crew members registered for the USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE 86).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1945 | 1946 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Russell, Ralph (Russ) | 1942 – | My father,Ralph Russell,served aboard the Sitkoh Bay beginning it's commission. He was the equivalent of the captain's secretary, and he kept the ship's log which I have obtained a copy of, but I have never seen the yearbook. My father i | ||
Koss, Erwin(erv) | 1942 – 1945 | This was my grandfather. I am really not sure about his rank or job aboard the ship, I was coming here hoping someone could help me out. He had some pretty incredible stories about the war. ckossadrian@hotmail.com | ||
Knott, Wallace (Wally) | AMM1 | Mar 28, 1942 – Nov 9, 1945 | V-2 | Wally passed away Feb 23, 2012. He was part of the pre-commission crew and a plank owner. He never lost his love of the Navy and airplanes. |
Melvin, Wallick | Pharmacist | Aug 1942 – 1945 | 3rd | This was my grandfather, now deceased, and I am looking to speak with his shipmates |
Neugebauer, Anthony | Gunners Mate Second Class | Dec 9, 1942 – Dec 9, 1945 | do not know this | My dad "Tony" was on this ship and I have a photo he displayed in our home of the Japanese "Francis" plane that was shot down by the crew and air support. He died three years ago but I am trying to find ship photos |
Whitman, Paul | SHIP'S DDS | 1943 – 1944 | This was my Dad...now deceased. Just trying to find out if anyone out there served with himr knew him. | |
Walston, Robert | 1943 – | Name entered on behalf of my cousin who served on board during WW II . He presently resides in Golldendale < Wash | ||
Yoder, George "dale" | 1943 – | My dad served on this ship during WWII. He passed in November '06. I recall a story about the ship riding out a tidal wave--anyone familiar with this? Not sure about his entry date. | ||
O'sullivan, Michael | RDM3C | 1943 – 1945 | V3 | I have my 1945 USS Sitkoh Bay, a little beat up but still readable. |
Maxwell, Thomas | Seaman First Class | 1943 – 1945 | V1 division | This was my father. I am trying to locate his shipmates. |
Forster, Norbert G. | Yeoman Third Class | 1943 – 1946 | Unknown | This was my grandpa. I came across this website while researching his time aboard the USS Sitkoh Bay. Sadly, he passed away April 2011. Any stories or pictures would be greatly appreciated at forster_sarah@hotmail.com. |
Granata, Clarence | mmsn | 1943 – | MM | Clarence is my father. Don't know what division he was in. I think he was a machinist mate. Would love to see if anyone remembers him. |
Burns, Harry | FIREMAN FIRST CLASS | Jul 1943 – Mar 1946 | PA | Looking for other scrawny runts who worked in "Black Gang", including Allcock, Breedlove,& Christmas. Email me at CVE86Sitkoh@Hotmail.com Grins to all. |
Brandenburg, Kenneth | Seaman 1st Class | Aug 1943 – Jan 1946 | N | This was my dad -- he told us a few things about his service but I would love to know if any of you remember him. He passed away Jan 2011. I know his job was to send and receive messages on the mode of operations. |
Andrews, Perry | EM1C | Nov 23, 1943 – Nov 25, 1945 | E | Plank Owner. Electrical Gang - IC Room |
Barbee, Robert, Lewis | RM2 | Nov 23, 1943 – May 12, 1946 | K | My Dad is a plank owner for this ship. He came aboard out of radio school and left after the war ended. The Navy and the ship have always had a place in his heart to this day. Email bbarbee15@gmail.com for contact of RM2 Robert L. Barbee |
Moitoza, Manuel | Seaman second Class | Nov 26, 1943 – Apr 9, 1946 | second division | |
Flanagan, Donald T. | SF 3RD CLASS | 1944 – 1946 | R | I was proud to serve with the R Division's officers and crew! I often think about those days aboard ship. You may email me to reminisce at dmflanagan@webtv.net. |
Stuff, David (Lee) | MM2 | 1944 – 1945 | My dad was aboard the Sitkoh Bay in '44 &'45 in the engine room I think. Does anyone remember him? | |
Banning, Glen | WT 2ND CLASS | 1944 – 1946 | PA | My father was aboard the SitkohBay from its beginning.He resides in Vancouver,WA.If anyone would like to contact him he asked that you e-mail me(his daughter) at jlpost35@hotmail.com and I will make sure he gets in contact with you. |
Donnelly, Charles "mickey" | S1C | 1944 – | V-2 | I am Charlie Donnelly's oldest son, Dane and I am entering this information for his shipmates. Dad passed away due to throat cancer in 2004. He is buried in Blairsville, Ga. alongside his second son, Mark, who passed away in 2007. |
Luplow, Elmer | ABM [PH] 3C | 1944 – 1946 | V-1 | This was my father who served. He passed away at the age of 59 in October of 1978. |
Hollingshead, David "Arizona Dave" | MESS COOK | 1944 – 1946 | Mess Cook | My Dad enlisted at 17. He was a great cook and loved it,you would remember the great flavor and his big smile serving it. My Dad inspired me to joim the Navy and serve my country. If you remember him, email me at steve_hol@cox.net. Thanks! |
Bradshaw, Barney | SF3 | 1944 – 1946 | damage control | This is my father who passed in 1993, but after looking at his Navy pictures recently thought I'd research his ship and would like to hear from anyone who served with him. bradshaw_sam@yahoo.com |
Sanford, Joseph A. | Shipfitter 2nd Class | 1944 – Jun 29, 1945 | R | Plank owner. Ships welder |
Wooden, John | unknown | 1944 – | Navigation | |
Matthews, James I. | UNKNOWN | Feb 1944 – Feb 1946 | This is my Grandfather and if anyone has any information about him in the navy it would be well appreciated you can e-mail me at kenyon04@aol.com thank you | |
Sweet, George C. | LT. COMDR | Feb 19, 1944 – Oct 31, 1945 | 1st | My grandfather was a plank owner on the USS Sitkoh Bay. If any of you have memories of LT. Sweet, or just stories about WWII service on board the ship, please let me know. I am also a combat vet. Thanks, gents. |
Shatzer, Joseph W. "Shatz" | GUNNER'S MATE 3RD CLASS | Mar 12, 1944 – Nov 5, 1945 | 3rd | I have a copy of the yearbook for CVE 86, which belonged to my father in law, Joseph W. Shatzer. |
Miller, John/Jack | ELECTRICIANS MATE2/C SV6 USNR | Mar 28, 1944 – Apr 25, 1946 | My father Jack Miller was a member of the original crew which commissioned the Sitkoh Bay. | |
Smith, Theodore "Teddy" | ETM2c | May 1944 – Mar 11, 1946 | unknown | This is my grandfather. He served as one of the radiomen on the ship. He is 90 years old and in a Veteran's home now but he still taps out code today. Would love to hear from you. |
Webster, Melvin | Sep 1944 – Mar 1945 | My Dad served on this ship, he has passed away but the memories are still with us kids. | ||
Jordan, David | Seaman first class | Nov 1944 – Mar 1945 | S | My dad served on Stephen potter and the siko bay during WWII. He was 16 when he enlisted and would go on to serve 27 more years in the army. He served in Korea and 2 tours in Vietnam. He now lives in doniphan mo. |
O'Connor, Charles "Sparks" | EM3 | Dec 1944 – May 1946 | This is my Grandfather - Charles "Sparks" O'Connor. You can email me and I can get you in contact with him if you remember being aboard ship at this time. | |
Van Erman, Donald | S2C | 1945 – | E | My father was Donald Van Erman. Some might have called him Donnie.He died in 1993. One of the pictures in this book is of my dad.I have a copy of it.If there are any of his shipmates left I would love to hear from u.I was also in the Navy. |
Sujka, Ted | UNKNOWN | 1945 – 1945 | unknown | I was told my father was on this ship during WWII. He is now deceased. |
James, Jesse L. | FC1 | 1945 – | PA | My father, Jesse Lee James, Sr. was on the USS Sitkoh Bay during WWII. He is now deceased but was always proud of his service. |
Sampson, Harry | F 1/C | Mar 1945 – | This is my dad and I don't have any info except for the dedication in the Bible he carried. | |
Sanns, Donald | Sep 1945 – 1946 | |||
Harper, Walt | SEAMAN | Oct 1945 – Jul 1946 | Third |
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