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USS Lexington (CV 16) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Lexington (CV 16). 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 642 crew members registered for the USS Lexington (CV 16).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1957 | 1958 – 1961 | 1962 – 1967 | 1968 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1980 | 1981 – 1983 | 1984 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee, Jeff | BT3 | 1978 – 1980 | b | Looking to reconnect w/ old buddies & see who's doing what. Getting ready to retire and travel |
| McKinney, David | BM E4 | 1978 – Jun 6, 1979 | Deck | I enjoyed my year on the lex |
| Mulvey, Jim | BM 3 | 1978 – 1979 | 4th | Great time on the Lexington. I was the LPO 4th division. We were the smallest division on the ship. We had the tool locker and the sail locker. I worked with a bunch of great guys. |
| Shain, Steven | MR3 | 1978 – Jan 18, 1980 | A div | Met her in the yards in Bayonne, NJ. Left her in the yards in Philly,PA. |
| Moffitt, Jerry | HT2 | Jan 1978 – 1983 | R | SOME GREAT MEMORIES!! |
| Hicks, J.r. | ABF 3 | Jan 1, 1978 – Aug 10, 1982 | V4 | 3 years and 8 months aboard this massive hunk of steel! Loved every "Trap" of it! Hope to hear from some of you Grape Apes! J R Hicks |
| Degrave, Wesley | mmfn | Jan 9, 1978 – Jul 1, 1979 | engineering | |
| Donze, Jim | HT-2 | Jan 10, 1978 – Jun 12, 1979 | R-Div. | Flew on board Jan. 78, I was a 3rd Class HT coming from the USS Roosevelt CV-42.Started in the pipe shop, finished in the carp. shop as HT-2. Great duty, even Greater Friends !!! God Bless the USA and all who serve HER ! |
| Frole, Joseph | HT2 | Feb 1, 1978 – Jun 1, 1981 | Repair Division | This is Joseph M. Frole Jr. Want to be sure I am on the roster of Ole Lady Lex. Lord knows I have earned it. |
| Gokee, Shawn | MS3 | Jun 15, 1978 – Oct 31, 1981 | S-5 | Had a lot of good times and met a lot of great people on board. |
| Sherman, Larry | AC1 | Jul 1978 – Jul 1979 | OC Division | This tour I was an AC1 and worked in OC Division..CATCC Supervisor. |
| O'Connor, Thomas , Tommy ," Oac" | HM-2 | Jul 1978 – Dec 1979 | MEDICAL | HAD A REALLY EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE . IT, STARTED OUT TO BE THE LAST YEAR IN THE NAVY, BUT AFTER SPENDING 3 YEARS AT THE NAVAL HOSPITAL ,CAMP LEJUENE NC , AFTER I DID IN MY 7 YEARS IN THE NAVY , BEST EVER |
| Robinson, William | SK1 | Sep 1978 – Oct 10, 1979 | Supply | I'm a proud Navy Veteran. Lady Lex was my last duty assignment. Honorably discharged in October 1979. While aboard she was stationed in Pensacola Fl. We would go to sea for two weeks and back in port for two weeks. |
| Detty, Bob | MS3 | Sep 1, 1978 – Aug 1, 1982 | S-5 | met a lot of good people, like to hear from them |
Goddard, Russell  | BM3 | Sep 29, 1978 – Apr 10, 1981 | 1st div | Rusty passed away in 1982, I was married to him (Becci) I would love to heard from you guys..Boo Boo I can't find you |
| Brehm, Joe (Catfish) | ABE-2 | Oct 22, 1978 – Oct 22, 1982 | V-2 cats | Hello to all my V-2 shipmates, lots of good times,,I was one of the top side safety PO's (Hook up and hold back) The flightdeck was a blast !!!Elliot ,Militello,Young,Hogan,SeePup,Skinner,Coleman,Fountain,StepUp,Lenard, |
| Sullivan, Joe (Sully) | E7 | Nov 1978 – Dec 1984 | V2 | SOME OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE WERE ON THE FLIGHT DECK WITH RON JONES,CATFISH BREAM,STEVE ELLIOTT, SOME OF THE HARDEST WORKING BEST GUYS AND GIRLS I EVER MET, |
| Browne, Kc | E1 | Nov 29, 1978 – May 29, 1982 | V2 | I was a real hoodlum back in these days. I was in the arresting gear, and was wondering if anyone has seen Noah Parker, "Chet Atkins", Lowell Thomas, Bobby Young, Kane Fromm, Kevin Harrington, Larry Burke, Dana Millitel |
| Pedrick, Mark | FA/MMFA | Dec 1978 – Jan 1980 | Main control | Best duty in the Navy aboard the Lady lex. i'm looking for some of the guys ( no females allowed back then) from the ship back then come on and join . |
| Manning, MacHo | E-3 | Dec 12, 1978 – Dec 1, 1981 | m-division | like to hear from somebody that remembers me. |
| Beggs, Kenneth | SN | 1979 – 1982 | X Division | Was disc jockey and video board operator for WLEX TV/Radio station onboard the Lex. Made some great friends on her and some great memories. I sure miss doing 'Chaplin's Call' with Chaplin Carroll. |
| Stephenson, Bill | ab | 1979 – 1980 | v-1 | nothing compares to the first time i laid eyes on the lex, huge. unfortunately my wife, toni hoy , decided to be unfaithful so i went thru some changes and the lex became my girl . shipyard rehab work was awsome. |
| Zobrist, Dave "Z" | SN | Jan 3, 1979 – Aug 7, 1981 | first /deck | I stood bm of the watch. John bisbano taught me lots...Got in some trouble and smoked a litle too much...lol |
| Redfern, Robert (Panama Red) | MM3 | Feb 1, 1979 – Oct 19, 1982 | M-DIV, Aft Engine Room, EM06 SSTG | Some names I remember: William Ernie Komornik, Neely, Mikey Moore, Mark Willis, Mark Pickelheimer, Loguidice, Larry Mann, Buzz Litle, Bryson, Macho Man, Bilyeu, Overheem, John Riley, Smitty |
| Dooley, Pat | MM3 | Feb 8, 1979 – Aug 10, 1979 | MAIN CONTRAL | OPERATED #1 ENG. WHILE ON TEMP. DUTY. ENDED UP ON SUBS FOR THE NEXT 4 YEARS |
| Davis, Mike | BT3 | Mar 1979 – Aug 1982 | B | 3 and 4 Fireroom |
| Robinson, Martin Marty | MMFN | Mar 1979 – Jul 1979 | A | my first duty station, was there when the first midshipmen that were waves were allowed aboard a ship, and I left for A school in great lakes the week after the riots on A school base there were still MP's in the streets on base in full ri |
| Bird, Louis | QM1 | Mar 1979 – Jun 1981 | Navigation Dept | Looking for old Quartermasters I worked with and QM1 Grimes aka Dirt |
| Zgavec, Lauren | ms3 | Apr 1979 – Oct 1981 | baker/ cook | |
| Baer, Troy | BTSN | Sep 3, 1979 – Sep 3, 1985 | 3rd | I am trying to find out about STGSN Craig Bard, he died while he was aboard the USS Edward McDonnell in the early 80's, I was in Basic with him and read about his death in the Navy Times, I have always wondered how and why he passed? |
| Carrubba, Jerry | FR | Sep 20, 1979 – May 1981 | Worked in number 3 fireroom | |
| Fountain, Tim | E-4 | Nov 1979 – Jun 1983 | V-2 Catapults | Had a great time on the lady Lex. I meet a lot of great people. i am trying to find some old shipmates. Billy wayne hogan. Joe (Catfish) bream.and Steve Elliot. All hard working fun loving sailors on the flight deck. |
| Lathrop, Peter | YNC | Nov 26, 1979 – Oct 1, 1982 | X Division | Upon reporting onboard the Lex, I was assigned as the Legal Office enlisted supervisor. Upon an opening for a YN1 in the Captain’s Office, I was reassigned to fill that billet. I was selected for YNC in 1981. |
| Miniet, Manny | FN | Dec 26, 1979 – Jun 30, 1980 | S1/ did my 90 days in the galley | My first command and great ship, was there for a short stay and had a good time in the scullery in the barge, lots of dishes, remeber the Bautista, Perez..etc |
| Charles, Reece | E-4 | 1980 – 1981 | v-4 | |
| Lepage, Pete | BT3 | 1980 – 1983 | B Division | Great duty station! Been so long I don't recognize any names, drop me a line if you remember me, we'll catch up! |
| Hall, Gary | IC3 | 1980 – 1984 | E Division | |
| Collette, Debra | E-3 | 1980 – 1982 | AC | One of first 100 women to board an aircrapt carrier right out of bootcamp. Would like to hear from anyone else that was there at that time |
| Terry, Sonja | YN4 | 1980 – 1984 | Communications | Loved my time on Lady Lex. In the first group of women stationed aboard right out of bootcamp. Great experiences and so many memories. |
| Lay, Ernest | Jan 1980 – Feb 1981 | repair | hi all, hope all are doing well. some great times remembered. drop a line. | |
| Hancock, Jack | BMC (SW) | Jan 1980 – Jan 1, 1981 | Deck Divsion | |
| Welch, Richard | E5 | Jan 1, 1980 – Oct 15, 1982 | CR | |
| Zobrist, David | SN | Jan 1, 1980 – | First division deck | I had the best times of my life on the Lex.. made so many friends, and actually learned a trade.. I was BM and ended up a painting contractor after the Navy. Everybody called me “Z”. |
| Humphreys, Chip (Alfred Taylor} | BT2 | Jan 18, 1980 – Jun 1, 1982 | B Div | I worked in the Oil Lab and then in No. 3 and 4 Fire Room. She was an old ship with hot leaky Boilers and worn out equip. I would like to hear from anyone who would like to contact me. |
| Ostrowsky, Ski | Feb 1, 1980 – Aug 20, 1981 | 3rd | Had the best times of my life in the military,I would do anything to go back,especially aboard the Lady lex.The only thing dont miss is the looser 1st class drunk boyfriend I had Peter Butts! | |
| Hernandez, Yoel | E4 | Apr 1980 – May 1981 | V4 | I was an aircraft fueler. I made some good friends while onboard. These were good times. I am trying to find my best friend then, James Mathis. I taught him how to play a few tunes on guitar. |
| Pennell, Dean | E-2 | Apr 1980 – Jul 1981 | V-2 | |
| Quarles, Lanita | E-3 | May 1, 1980 – Feb 16, 1984 | Boatsimate and storekeeper | I am looking for Stephanie Miller, Beatrice Beridon and Cythnia Duhe, Ronale Lee Allen, my son Justin Quarles father and my Husband, Michael Anthony Stewart. I live in Hawthorne CA now and have a 20 month old grandchild. |
| Coad, Richard | BMSN / DT | May 1, 1980 – Feb 28, 1982 | DECK / DENTAL | Looking for people that I knew back then. |
| Grant, Patrice/pat | E-3 | Jun 1980 – Mar 31, 1984 | I worked as an ABE in the catapolt devision. I was the girl on the flight deck that ran the bridles and worked with Norman and Walter Abrams | |
| McKee, Cornelius | YN3 | Jun 1980 – Jun 1982 | Engineering Department | Looking back at my time onboard, I would do it again. When I was discharged from there I made the mistake of a lifetime. I should have made it a full carreer. Hind sight is always better foresight. Don't give up! |
| Coad, Richard | DT3 | Jun 10, 1980 – Apr 30, 1982 | Dental | Was in first division until I went to dental. Not happy with my days in deck division. Many Gay guys there. Went as a striker to dental and was very happy to go to san diego and MCRD to work. Very happy. |
| Garcia, James | BT-3 | Jul 1980 – Jul 1986 | B Division | I was on the ship along time and really enjoyed my time there ( even During the Castillo Era and my 30 days in the brigg in Pensacola the people that i worked with made it all good.. I am Looking for all Who knew me. |
| Demuth, Joe | E-3 | Jul 15, 1980 – Jul 15, 1983 | A Division Diesel Shop | |
| Downey, Jeffrey | HT 3 | Jul 30, 1980 – Mar 20, 1984 | R Division | Looking for former division and Shipmates. |
| McKinney, Diane | YN3 | Aug 1980 – Aug 1983 | X-Division | I had a great time aboard Lady Lex. Would like to get in contact with all my Lady Lex Ladies and Gents. I was one of the first women to be stationed aboard the ship. |
| Harris, James | mm3 | Sep 1980 – Mar 1982 | m | I came on board after decom. of the uss albany cg10 along with fellow shipmates MM2 Robert Weatherbee and MM3 Dave Destefano...MM2 Scott Peecher was also a friend of mine |
| Bilyeu, Bryan | MMFN | Sep 1, 1980 – Jul 23, 1985 | M | I was in aft engine room for a short time, then went to main control, qualified messenger,control throttleman, then qualified lower level. Had a great time, meet alot of good friends, and learned alot about life!!!! |
| Barr, Garry | MS 2 | Oct 1980 – Jun 3, 1984 | Supply | Worked as a mess cook in S-5 Division as a SA. Went to work in the Captain's Mess for Capt. Green and Capt. Ryan. Then worked in S-5 in the Ward Room and also went to S-2 as a Watch Capt. before reenlisting to go to BArbers Point, HI |
| Brown, Greg | ABE1 | Oct 1980 – Oct 1983 | V-2 | |
| Brown, Gregory | ABE1 -ABEC | Oct 1980 – Oct 1983 | V2 Division | Catapult LPO. It was definitely an experience and very maintenance intense. It was the only time I ever had to work with women aboard ship.Have many memories and met lots of good people. |
| Moran, Ken | OS2 | Oct 26, 1980 – May 6, 1983 | OI | Trying to find Dave Koca, he was transferred from the USS Gilmore, they put him in the arresting gear room, blonde hair guy from Grand Island, Nebraska. View 'back then' Photo |
| Firnberg, Bill | E-3 | Oct 31, 1980 – Jun 3, 1982 | V-2 Arresting Gear | Hook Runner for most of my time. Couldn't get anyone else to do it. |
| Paulin, Wayne | mm3 | Nov 1980 – Apr 1983 | M division | forward engine room, pump shop, Gauge calibration tech |
| Giltner, Paul | OS3 | Nov 1980 – May 30, 1983 | OI Division | Looking for anyone onboard during the time I was there. |
| Yemma, Tony | ABE3 | Nov 20, 1980 – Aug 18, 1984 | v2 | hello to my v2 catapult buddys any body heard from maddog, miller kafalas |
| Gregory, Thomas | SM2 | Dec 15, 1980 – Jun 22, 1984 | 2nd | |
| Gress, Chris | HT 2 | Dec 20, 1980 – Jul 24, 1984 | R Div | What a time I had, how I ever got out as a second class is beyond me. Worked in the pipe and ship fitter shops. Spent most time in the pipe weld shop |
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