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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Bunker Hill (CV 17). 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 181 crew members registered for the USS Bunker Hill (CV 17).
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Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Grato, Tyler | Uknown | 1940 – 1945 | Not sure | Adding this on behalf of my family Donald is my great grandfather and I know he saved a lot of men on the bunker hill during one of the attacks I want to know more info please contact me at tgrato01@yahoo.com |
Dickens, Arles | chief torpedoman | Jan 9, 1940 – Jan 24, 1946 | chief torpedoman | My Dad recently passed, he served on the USS Bunkerhill. Our family would appreciate anyone who knew him during the war years or knows anything of his service time. dickens@tcworks.net |
Stucker, William Edward (Bill) | Aviation Chief Radio and Gunner | Jul 31, 1940 – Aug 12, 1945 | VB-17 | This is my grandfather, he flew with Lt. Cmdr. James "Moe" Vose as his rear gunner in an SB2C Helldiver with VB-17 over Rabul on Nov. 11, 1943. He received 2 distinguished flying crosses and 4 air medals. RIP 3/13/2020 |
Garstka, Eugene "geno" | 1941 – | Deck Gunner | This was my Grandfather who served on CV 17 through the pacific theater and later served with the USMC in Korea, sadly he passed away in 1987 from cancer....i am hopeing to hear from anyone who knew him imbb88@aim.com thank you | |
Kolarik, Frank | NOT SURE HE FUELED THE PLANES | 1941 – 1943 | This was my grandfather. He was on the ship when it was hit and survived. He was an amazing human being. I will try and find other info out as to his rank, years served so on. He died of cancer in August of 1999. Does anyone remember him? | |
Carpenter, Hubert H., Jr. | 1941 – 1943 | Hubert Carpenter Jr. is my dad. He was very proud of his service to our nation. He passed away in April, 1987. After he passed we found a duffle bag of letters he wrote during the war and we found our quite dad was quite adventurous. | ||
Heft, Lee | unkn | 1941 – | unkwn | |
Pratt, Glen ![]() | Sailor | 1941 – 1947 | ?? | Glen Pratt is my father who passed in 2005. I am interested in learning more about his time serving on The Bunker Hill. I hope to hear from any shipmates who may remember him. Thanks Stephen MacRae Pratt |
Lapack, Louis | COOK | Jan 1941 – | 1941 | My grandfather passed away a few years ago. He told me he served on the Bunker Hill and when it was kamakazied he was transfered to the Yorktown. I miss my grandfather. Anyone with any knowledge of him please contact me. |
Lewis, Edward Anthony | AS, S2C, SIC AVIATION MECHANIC | Oct 29, 1941 – Jul 23, 1946 | Ed "Pappy" was my father; he passed 06Nov2005 in Ventura, California. He was very proud of his serving in the Navy during WWII aboard the USS Bunker Hill. He also served on the CL-97 and CL-101. | |
Taylor, Harvey | RADIOMAN 1ST CLASS | 1942 – 1945 | Harvey Taylor was my Dad. I'm looking for any information on him. He was a radio man 1st class. He died in 1974 of a heart attack. | |
Ingrum, Jessica Maxine | MMC | 1942 – 1946 | Engineering | This was my Grandfather. He passed in 1983, and was my hero. Looking to find anyone who remembers him |
Chandler, George | LT. J.G. | 1942 – May 11, 1945 | Supply Corps | This is my Grandfather. He served on USS Bunker Hill from precommissioning until 11 May 1945. He served as Chief Pay Clerk during precommissioning & the first year at sea. He was one of the KIA's on 11 May. |
Bevinetto, Vincent J | AEM 1 | 1942 – | aviation electronics | My father-in-law Vincent Bevinetto was an AEM1 and was on the USS Bunker Hill when she was hit. He passed away in December 2001. Any one knowing of him during his time on CV17 please contact me |
Fraught (Frught), Harold (Frenchy) | Sailor | 1942 – 1945 | Aviation Mate | This is my father. He went by the nickname Frenchy. He was on the Bunker Hill when it got hit by the two Jap Planes. If you knew him or have any pictures, please contact me. Thanks . Bill. |
Flint, Liss | Chief Photographers Mate | 1942 – | Helldivers | For my grandfather, Wayne E. Flint. Photo/rear Gunner SB2C-1. Kavieng, Tarawa, Nauru. Flew with Glass, Yerxa, Freed Worley and Adami. Also Keith and Yoder. Or any man in Bombing 17. LissFlint@gmail.com |
Kelley, Jack | Radioman | 1942 – May 11, 1945 | Admiral Ship's Company | Writing for my dad who just turned 86. He can't see very well but he was a radioman and served with the Admiral Ship's Company and was near the hangar when the ship was hit, he climbed out the porthole and was rescued some hours later. |
Hanson, Wallace M. | Unknown | 1942 – | Unknown | My grandfather; Journals state he boarded the Bunker Hill when it was commissioned. He was in the galley when the kamikazes hit, he was injured but made it to the deck while helping wounded. Anyone know him? |
Clark, John G (Jack) | sm2 | 1942 – | flags | dad has passed..just a note to shipmates |
Thompson, Joseph | CHIEF MACHINEST MATE | Jan 1942 – 1946 | Engineering | |
Nicas, Stanley J. | COXSWAIN | Jan 1, 1942 – Dec 10, 1945 | Second | Gun captain, right gun, mount 5. Still alive, now 84 years old. I live in Leicester, MA and still own and run The Castle Restaurant. |
Balsamo, Michael | SECOND CLASS | Jan 4, 1942 – Jan 30, 1945 | STAYED IN USNR FOR 17 MORE YEARS | |
Giddings, Donald | Jan 26, 1942 – Apr 5, 1945 | This name entered here was my Father, My name is Gary Giddings I am 50 yrs old,My Father passed away in 1970 of heart disease, he was 56. He was a 1st class petty officer,storekeeper aSKZ-C SKI-C. Am not sure if above dates are correct... | ||
Burrows, John | SF3/C | Apr 1, 1942 – 1944 | this is my dad. He was on the Bunker Hill and was assigned to Marine detail [Acorn 13] on Bougainville where he was severely wounded. Would like to hear from persons with any info related to this time. dad belonged to the Bunker Hill Assoc | |
Jacinto, Joe/ Jr. | W/T III | Jun 17, 1942 – Jun 28, 1946 | Uss Bunker Hill | Entering this for my father who has passed on, though I remember the stories he told me of both good times and bad. I so looked up to him and his service on the Bunker Hill I joined the Army out of patritisom. |
Jacinto, Joe (Jr.) ![]() | WT-3 | Jun 17, 1942 – Feb 17, 1946 | Div. C Enginneering(boiler room) | I'm the son of Joe J.Jr. He was one of the original crew when she sailed out of Quincy. He has since passed away on March 4, 2003. I've heard many of the stories about the Bunker Hill and the battles they fought. |
Hoots, C. A. | 1ST CLASS PETTY OFFICER | Jul 1942 – 1946 | Engineering | This is my father-in-law who is 81 now and EXTREMELY proud of his service on the Bunker Hill. He served as the main boiler room operator and engineer. He survived two kamikaze attacks and we are VERY proud of him! |
Lanman, Everett “red” | AMM2 | Oct 12, 1942 – Dec 14, 1945 | Navy | Passed away: 1/23/2023 two months shy of 101 |
Day, Cyril | CMM | Nov 1942 – Dec 1945 | Engineers M Division | This is my dad. He past away 12/22/2009. He is an original Plank Owner was aboard CV17 from Shake Down Cruise to Magic Carpet Cruise. He was Chief Machinist Mate on watch in one of the engine rooms when hit by Kamikazes. Very proud of him. |
Carter, David | tmv 2nd class | Nov 4, 1942 – Jan 12, 1946 | 6th Division | Dave is proud of his service - enjoyed the many reunions with his buddies and enjoys telling stories about the times good and bad - remembers his friends living and lost Dave joined his shipmates past, on Sept 11, 2011 |
Chuda, Antony | QM2 | Dec 1942 – Sep 1946 | My dad was on the Bunker Hill and is an original "plank owner." He was with the ship when he picked it up in Quincy shipyard and steered it through the Panama Canal. He never talked about what he endured.He died in 2005. | |
Hepner, Norman | S1C | Dec 28, 1942 – Feb 9, 1946 | VB 17 | On behalf of my dad and in tribute to his service. Would like to hear from someone if they knew Norman ( Lucky). He was from Orange, Virginia. Dad passed away in 1975. I am creating a history of him. |
Grady, George | 1943 – | I was the bugler on the Bunker Hill from 1943 -1945 | ||
Landrum, Justin | AGM 1/C | 1943 – May 1945 | Torpedo Seventeen | This is my father. He past away on 11/7/1995. Torpedo - Seventeen Squadron Record: 109 Planes, and 11 tankers, 4 DD's, 1 CL, 2 CV's, 6 DE's, and 1 BB Jack Landrum: 7 Planes Lt. Chuck Brown: 19 Planes, 6 Tankers, 1 DD, hits on all the r |
Moser, Howard | 1943 – 1945 | Sailor's Marine Corp Medal | ||
Micharlsen, Jr., Leonard | CV 17 | 1943 – 1945 | My late father, Leonard Micharlsen, Sr., my father, served aboard the Bunker Hill. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who may have known him or served with him. | |
Glover, Denman | CHIEF GUNNERS MATE | 1943 – 1945 | This is my Dad, passed away in 2000 wouldn't talk much about his experiences but I've got the ship "year book" dated 1944. fun to look at | |
Johnson, Robert A. Johnson (Rabbit-ass R.a.) No Offense | ELECTRICIAN MATE, FIRST CLASS | 1943 – 1945 | E | I am entering this for my father, Bob Johnson, who will be 87 years old on July 19, 2007. He has recently come to live with me, his daughter, in Panama City Beach, Fl. from Louisville, Ky. |
Caldwell, Jasper Robin | AVIATION RADIOMAN 1ST CLASS | 1943 – May 11, 1945 | Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Gold Stars, Purple Heart Memorialized at: Honolulu Memorial (World War II Missing In Action and Buried at Sea) | |
Stepp, Gordon Thomas | S1C | 1943 – May 11, 1945 | 23 years old. Killed in action. Buried at sea. | |
Wisnewski, Andrew H. 'ski' | 1943 – 1945 | |||
Mc Dougall, Ralph (Bud) | NOT SURE | 1943 – May 11, 1945 | SIGNAL | BUD WAS MY FATHER HE WAS KIA 5-11-45. IF ANYONE KNOWS O9F HIM CONTACT BOB@coulrd@charter.net. |
Maruskin, Mickey | 1943 – 1944 | My father was a gunner and he crashed twice into the South Pacific. I am his son and if you knew him please e-mail Paul Maruskin. E-mail address is maruskin@aol.com | ||
Smith, Jackson Lee | CHIEF MACHINIST MATE | 1943 – 1945 | I am adding my grandfather to the list. He was on the ship from 1943 until May 1945. He continued to live in Front Royal, Va. until his death in 1994. | |
Lethgo, William Merchant | 1943 – 1944 | Mechanic | This is my Papaw we would love to hear any stories anyone one has of him. | |
Tennant, Jim | 1943 – Dec 25, 1943 | This is my father, James Reed Tennant, he was wounded on Christmas day when the plane he was in was hit. Thomas Downs, gunner saved him and Sullivan, pilot landed the disabled craft on the carrier. He died October 1999, a wonderful father! | ||
Clanton, Charles Edward | FIREMAN FIRST CLASS | 1943 – 1945 | MY SISTERS AND I ARE VERY PROUD TO KNOW THAT OUR FATHER TOOK PART OF SAVING THE SHIP AND HIS BAND OF BROTHER ON THAT DREADFUL DAY MAY 11 1945 AND LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY THAT NEW MY FATHER CECJR1@COMCAST.NET | |
Atkinson, Archie | SIGNALMAN | 1943 – 1945 | This is my great uncle. He loves talking about his experiences in the war. I would love to talk to someone who remembers him. feel free to email me at dasferret19@yahoo.com. | |
Mancini, Edward | 1943 – | I am posting this for my Dad, who dies about 10 years ago. I will update it with other information later. | ||
Vaughan, Herbert | Boatswain's Mate | 1943 – 1945 | unknown | I am Herb's grandson. He has not spoken much about the war until recently. I am lucky that he is still doing well and I live nearby. If there is anyone out there remembers serving with him, please contact me. |
Walkowski, Frank "Ski" | Coxswain | 1943 – 1944 | Unknown | I would like to find someone who served with my dad to learn more about him during this time. |
Brown, Hugh | SB2C | 1943 – Dec 1944 | PACIFIC | I AM POSTING THIS FOR MY DAD WHO PASSED AWAY IN 1989. LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION WITH HIS HISTORY AND SHIPMATES |
Prophet, Bill | Muscian | 1943 – 1945 | not sure | My Dad passed away in 1995, he never spoke much about his time on the ship except one time and it was about the kamakasi attack, it was short ,painful,and tearful but he was proud of his shipmates ! |
Vigilante, Joe | second class petty officer | 1943 – 1946 | M | I am retired and first logging into this site to check out who is still around. I was on the bunker hill when we were attacked. |
Edwards, Jean | FC/1 | 1943 – 1945 | ? | My father, Richard "Bruce" Novine was a Fireman, an "Oil King", nickname Doc, on the USS Bunker Hill. He survived the May, 1945 kamikaze attack. He passed in June of 1988. He treasured his connection with the ship. |
Herstine, Richard | lieutenant | 1943 – 1945 | 3rd and 5th fleet | My Grandfather, Richard Owen Herstine, served on the orginal crew of the USS BUNKER HILL until the treaty was signed with Japan. He worked in communications. I have lots of info on him if there is any interest. Thanks |
Rainville, Norman | AMM | 1943 – 1946 | Aviation Machinist Mate | Survived the kamikaze bombings . My Dad has severe dementia . If anyone remembers him and can tell me any info of his time aboard, that would be wonderful. Contact me amgpaints@gmail.com Thank you🇺🇸 |
Griffith, Wayne | Seaman First Class | 1943 – 1945 | Do not know | This is to honor my Uncle Wayne Marvin Griffith who bravely served and fought at the attack on the USS Bunker Hill |
Vallier, Victor | GM3 | 1943 – 1945 | Gunners Mate | This is for my father that pass away in 1977, he served on the Bunkerhill as a Gunners Mate 1943-1945 |
Foster, Eugene | unknown | 1943 – | unknown | trying to research our family roots and paths in life |
Barge, Robert | AMM1 | Jan 1943 – Jul 1945 | Airgroup 17 | Robert is my Dad. He has many good stories about life aboard the Bunker Hill and kept a scrap book about his adventures. He flew in Torpedo 17. Some of his friends included John Adams, Casey Black , Robert Ashwell and "Bocco." |
Thompson, Joseph | Jan 1943 – Jan 1946 | I am searching for shipmates of Chief Entringer. I am doing a memorial day service in his honor. Any information would be appreciated by both myself and his sister. Senior Master Sergeant Joe Thompson, USAF(ret) Lake County South Dakota | ||
Schultz, James | CV17 | Jan 1, 1943 – Oct 1, 1945 | navy | Would like to exchange memories of my father. From Lewistown Pa. He was a gentle loving man. Past in 1995. Served on flight deck. |
Makuchan, George-elmer | GM3 | Jan 1, 1943 – Jan 1, 1946 | 1st Division | This is my father. He was a GM 3C in the 1st Division. He went by the nickname "Elmer". He passed away in 1984 but had previously attended all the reunions. If anyone has any information or knew him maku2@verizon.net |
Nicholson, Leonard | Aviation Ordnanceman 2c | Feb 13, 1943 – Jan 29, 1944 | Torpedo 17 | This is my uncle who along with his crew Robert Grimsman and Arthur O'Sullivan flew TBF Avengers. They were shot down and MIA Jan 29 44. I would love to learn anything about him or his crew. |
Potter, Wallace | RT1C | Feb 24, 1943 – | 33 | |
Mattei, Alfred | AMM 2/C | Mar 1943 – Mar 1945 | Engineering | I am now living in Puerto Rico, in good health and enjoying my life. |
Manning, Ralph | unknown | Apr 1943 – Jun 1945 | unknown | This is my grandfather. He was onboard when she was hit by the two planes and survived. He passed on November 25, 2011 at the age of 85. Please email me if you knew him while onboard ship. |
Elliott, Bob | RADARMAN 2C | Apr 15, 1943 – Feb 15, 1945 | V3 | Plankowner lwent to flight training iving in Tampa,contact by e mail |
Bird, Donald | Seaman Second Class | Apr 19, 1943 – Mar 10, 1950 | unknown | This is my Great Uncle, who received a Purple Heart during the attack in May 1945. If you knew him please contact me at sandgodess@hotmail.com. Thank you to all who served. |
Naegeli, Vinson Dale | PFC | May 1943 – 1945 | 7th Marine Detachment | I served as Captain Ballentine's orderly, ship's bugler, Battery 4. Interested in hearing from anyone who was on the ship and served during the first nine major battles in the Pacific. Send to 36 Chestnut St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096. |
Gately, Fallon Francis | COXSWAIN | May 1943 – Nov 22, 1945 | 3rd | Fallon is my grandfather. He was in the 3rd Div. on gun mount #4 at the time of the attacks. He's currently 85 yrs old and is looking to get in touch with anyone who served with him. Please email kgately20@gmail.com to contact him thru me. |
Simpson, Ralph | em1c | May 1943 – Apr 1946 | power | |
Samford, Edward H. ( Red ) | Seaman 1st Class | May 1943 – May 1945 | Flight Deck | My Dad, was aboard. He worked on the flight deck, loaded ammo and bombs, fueled the Corsair fighters. He survived both attacks without a scratch. He passed away in 1999. He was proud to be a sailer of the Bunker Hill |
Hanson, Russell/russ | MACHINIST MATE SECOND CLASS | May 13, 1943 – Apr 5, 1946 | A | |
Kelly, Thomas | ARM 3C | May 17, 1943 – Sep 16, 1945 | Torpedo Squadron 84 | The first single engine bombing attack over Tokyo - Nakajima Ota. Assisted on Iwo Jima and Okinawa landings. - Engaged in the torpedo attack on the Yamato Super Battleship on April 7, 1945. - Webmaster of www.ussbukerhill.net. Get in touch |
Meek, Walter | Aviation Machinist's Mate 1c | May 23, 1943 – May 24, 1944 | C1H | I placed this for my gradfather Walter Meek. He served proudly aboard the USS Bunkerhill. If you know him please feel free to contact me and I will pass along the message. |
Foltz, Carl | Chief Petty Officer | May 24, 1943 – 1945 | Electrician | On behalf of my father. Who was also on the Ranger. |
Hankey, Earle W. | AMM1C | May 25, 1943 – 1945 | Wounded twice,19 June 1944 and 11 May 1945. He served 35 years and retired as a Navy Lieutenant on August 1st, 1969. Passed away, March 3, 1995. (added by collector) | |
Gerard, Donald | WT1c | May 25, 1943 – Feb 7, 1945 | unknown | I make this entry on behalf of my father who enlisted at the age of 19 and was 23 when he served on the Bunker Hill. He would speak of how hard it was to sleep berthing under the catapults that launched the planes. |
Lee, Perley J. | TENDER THIRD CLASS | Jun 1943 – May 11, 1945 | My Uncle, Perley J. Lee, was stationed on the Bunker Hill during the kamikaze bombings. I'm hoping someone remembers him and can tell me about his time on the ship. He passed away in 2006 | |
Santoro, Ernest | COXSWAIN | Jun 1943 – 1945 | 3rd Division | My name is Amy and this is my grandfather. He is looking for fellow shipmates to correspond with and reminisce. He currently lives in Naples, Florida. You may contact him through me at acrosby75@gmail.com. |
Chiaverini, Falco ![]() | Seaman 1st Class | Jun 1, 1943 – Jan 1, 1946 | 2nd Division | It was a hell of a ride. Worked on anti-aircraft gun crew. How can I find out if guys from my time are going to be at the reunion? |
Amen, Richard | Lt.Jg | Jun 1, 1943 – Dec 31, 1945 | Communications | Dad served in commo throught the kamikazee attacks off Okinawa. He passed away at the end off 2001, but was always a proud naval man. Army/navy games alweays elicited much emotion and excitement when we watched. |
Taphilias, George | Seaman 1 c | Jun 16, 1943 – Jun 19, 1944 | V 1 H | I am posting in Honor of my Great Uncle. I am so very proud of his service to our great nation. He was killed on June 19, 1944 in the battle of Marianas. If anyone new him or has photo's contact me melanie@mmarcotte.com |
McCarthy, John J | machinest mate 2nd class | Jun 22, 1943 – Mar 8, 1946 | aviation | I am registering for my dad he passed away four years ago |
MacKenzie, "Gat" Or Garfield | Gunner's Mate 3rd Class | Jun 22, 1943 – Feb 19, 1946 | not sure.. | Dad would like to make contact with anyone from his ship. He is still living in Maine, but winters in NC. Please contact me; teresacook@frontier.com, with any information you are able to share - especially if I can buy a "yearbook". Thanks |
Robbins, Dan | LT. | Jul 1943 – Sep 1945 | Air | |
Goddard, Vernon | AMM | Jul 1943 – | I'm adding my fathers name to this list. I know he was on this ship in July, 1943, but am uncertain of when he was off. If anyone has any info for me, please pass it on. My name is Charlotte and my emai is classo71@comcast.net. Thank you | |
Ransom, Roland A.k.a. "Dugan" | Petty Officer 2nd Class | Jul 1943 – 1946 | Airman 9 &17 | This is my Father-in-law A.K.A. Dugan. He passed away 6/11/2011. i will try to update with more about him to help others remember who he was and the good times he & his mates had. |
Walker, Jim | s1/c | Jul 1943 – Nov 9, 1945 | 4th div | I was a 20mm gunner on battery 6 aft on the USS bunker hill We were hit by two kamakaze on may 11 1945 |
Story, George Sanford | Aug 1943 – May 11, 1945 | I am posting this for my cousin, George. He died in the attack on 5/11/45 at the age of 19. I want to know more about his time on the ship and how he died. | ||
ECKL, Joseph (Red) | MM 3/C | Aug 1943 – Apr 1946 | Boiler Room Repair | The Bunker Hill saved my life! |
Costlow, James, Jimmy | ARM3 | Aug 1943 – Oct 1944 | Bombing Squadron 8 | My dad was on board when it sailed from New York and did 50 missions in the Pacific with his Pilot CW Smith. Dad passed away in 1993. He was wounded once and had to ditch when the deck of the ship was bombed and caught |
McGloughlin, David C ![]() | Slc | Aug 1943 – May 1945 | Cook | NA |
Perrini, Al | Aug 30, 1943 – Dec 1, 1944 | This is my father in law who passed away in 1965. He kept a diary of events during this period of the Bunker Hill actions. | ||
Ulrich, Ray | Y2C | Sep 1943 – May 1945 | K2 | Captain's Office |
Schroeder, Paul | LT. | Sep 1943 – May 11, 1945 | 84th Air Group Flight Surgeon | Paul G. Schroeder was killed on 11 MAY 1945 (along with 400 others) during a kamikaze attack. May Their souls rest in peace until the sea gives up her dead and Christ returns to earth. Thomas (Schroeder) Souders. |
Burkett, Eugene | Seaman | Sep 1943 – Sep 1947 | 3rd Division | I was a gunner, 2nd deck on the side. 40 mm quad. On side where Kamikaze crashed into the ship. |
Gilbuena, Joe | SCPO | Sep 26, 1943 – Mar 27, 1944 | Admiral Mitchems Crew (sp?) | Joe (my Dad) is a true American Hero. He will always be respected and admired for his service to this country. As an American Filipino, WWII, Korea, Veitnam. I love you, Nereida. |
Joyce, Joseph | S/2nd | Oct 7, 1943 – Feb 24, 1944 | unknown |
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