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USS Wasp (CV 18) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Wasp (CV 18). 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 487 crew members registered for the USS Wasp (CV 18).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omahony Sr, Patrick John | E3-E4 | 1963 – 1965 | G Division | Only have a little time left. I sent a WASP jacket and other stuff to the "compartment". Wonder if it ever got there. Pat O'Mahony, 112 University Village Drive, Richardson, Tx. 75081, USA |
| Emert, Leonard | SR | 1963 – 1965 | boatswain mate | |
| Alexander, James {alex} | E3 | 1963 – 1965 | X S-1 | |
| Larry, Russo | FN | Jan 1963 – Jan 22, 1964 | R DIVISION | good times pipe shop crew |
| Luecke, Jim | EM 2 | Jan 1963 – Jan 1965 | E | Worked in electrical distribution out of the aft diesel |
| M;ullen, Claude R. "Moon" | AG1 | Jan 1, 1963 – Dec 20, 1963 | OA | Aerographer...Observer/OfficeSupervisor /Upper Air /Analyst & Forecaster 1500-0300 daily Briefed Capt daily at 1915/ News,sports,weather on Ships PA systems at 1930/Briefed Admiral at 2100 |
| Shea, John | E-4/PN | Jan 15, 1963 – Dec 18, 1964 | X | |
| Franklin Jr., Charles B. (Chester) | EM3 | Mar 1, 1963 – Aug 4, 1965 | E | I work the flight deck electrical shop. |
| Hammersmkith, Hank | IC | Apr 1963 – May 1965 | E | Great memmories that never fade, remember you all and hope you are all well. |
| Hoff, Tom | ETR3 | May 1963 – Aug 1964 | OE | I worked on ANSPN-30 radar aftter C school while the Wasp was in dry dock. We went on shake down cruise to Gitmo afterwards |
| Sweeney, Thomas Sweeney | RMSN | May 15, 1963 – Jul 5, 1964 | CR | |
| O'keefe, Bill | ABHAN | Jul 1963 – May 1965 | V3 | |
| Wilkins, Harold | ABH3 | Sep 1963 – Sep 1965 | V-3 | |
| Summers, Theodore / Ted | E5 ELECTRICIANS MATE | Sep 30, 1963 – Jan 17, 1967 | E | I was assigned to the Power Shop and in charge of the rewind crew when I left. Two of my best friends were Jack Mason and Dave Breakey. Dave was instrumental in my coming to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ November second 1963. |
| Poppe, Larry | ABF3 | Nov 1963 – Aug 7, 1967 | V4 | RECOVED 5 GEMNI SHOTS |
| White, Ronald D. | E-3 | Dec 1963 – Mar 1964 | Photo lab | I only served on board for 3 months, including dry dock at Boston and a shake down cruise. Then all of a sudden they said they needed me more in NAS Virginia Beach. It was a great ship with a great history and I am proud to serve aboard her even for |
| Salerno, Wallace | E-4 | 1964 – 1966 | s-3 | |
| Metcalf, William | FTG2 | 1964 – Oct 16, 1967 | FOX | Now membership chairman for the USS WASP CV/CVA/CVS-18 Association, Inc. An association for all who serve aboard her... |
| Otoole, Tom | abm3 | 1964 – 1966 | v-1 | I was a red shirt on the ship i am from brooklyn new york but noe reside in toccoa georgia.My 2 closest friends were Vic Rossi Fran Handibode |
| Chandler, Ed | MM3 | 1964 – Nov 1967 | B Division, Evaporator Crew. Forward Axillary | |
Poehlman, Tom  | ABE3 | Jan 1, 1964 – Apr 14, 1966 | V-2 | Worked as Arresting gear operator and then Pri-Fly Controller from 1964 through April 1966. Worked the Primary Flight Control Tower with the Air Boss Commander Smith. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Lecaroz, Alfred | RDC &ETCS | Jan 2, 1964 – Feb 4, 1967 | OI &OE | |
| Rich, Frank | E2 | Mar 28, 1964 – Mar 28, 1968 | AVIATION MACHINIST | GAS CREW |
| Bernard, Ken | DK3 | Jun 15, 1964 – Jul 24, 1966 | s-4 | |
| Daley, Richard | RADARMAN 3RD | Aug 1964 – Aug 1967 | OI Div. | rEMEMBER LOOKOUT WATCHES ON OPEN DECK IN ARCTIC CIRCLE, 64 MED CRUISE, GEMINI RECOVERIES, NEW ORLEANS FOR MARDI GRAS AND GETTING CAUGHT IN HURRICANE. |
| McGreal, William/bill | LTJG | Oct 1964 – Nov 1966 | EOD, Watch Division Officer | Joined ship during 1964 Med cruise. Participated in Gemini recoveries. Was on bridge during Jan 1966 storm. Commanded EOD team, G division and 1st division. Left active duty Nov 1966. |
| Varnum, Ralph ''steve'' | EM3 | Dec 28, 1964 – Sep 6, 1968 | E | SERVED WITH TED SUMMERS IN POWER SHOP REWIND SECTION AND OCCASIONALLY WORKED WITH ''CHESTER'' |
| Basile, Jim | ABF3 | 1965 – 1967 | V-4 | RECOVERED 4 GEMINI CASULES. PLENTY OF GREAT LIBERTY RUNNING AROUND THE CARIBBEAN. GREAT BUDDIES. GOOD TIME AT NEW ORLEANS AT MARDI GRAS |
| Charles, Sorenson | FTG3 | 1965 – 1968 | FOX | Worked on Mk 56 System before being assigned to the MAA's |
| Fancher, Mike | E3 | 1965 – 1966 | Air | Served aboard the Wasp out of Boston, 1964-66, during Gemini recovery operations. Shipmates Bill Murphy, David Cheaver, Levi Garrett and others. Gordon Hartley, Captain |
| McKinnon, Joseph (Joe) | IC3 | 1965 – 1967 | E | |
| Fore, William | MM2 | 1965 – 1968 | CV-18 | Looking for anyone that was on the WASP at the same time and remember "Bill & the Originals", I was the lead singer, Bill. If any of the band members are out there I would like to hear from you. |
| Williams, James Michael (Willy) | BT 3 | 1965 – 1967 | boiler engine room USS WASP | |
| Jenks, Terry | e-4 baker | Jan 9, 1965 – Mar 14, 1967 | hs-11 | attached to hs-11 as one of their cooks, was always assigned to the bakery |
| Vogel, Michael | ABE3 | Jan 13, 1965 – Jan 21, 1967 | V-3 | |
| Shannon, Rick | ATN3 | Feb 10, 1965 – Sep 27, 1967 | VS-31 | Served in the repair center aboard the USS Wasp.Fixed APS-88 Radar Equipment for S2E aircraft. |
| Mason, Jack | MM3 | Mar 15, 1965 – Jun 9, 1967 | A | My brother Mike & I were in A Division. I worked in the O2N2 plant. We also were members of the ships band. I was present for all five Gemini recoverys & other important ships events. Some of my good friends were Ted Summers EM2 & Cmdr Paul J |
| Burkhart, Joseph | sh3 | Mar 19, 1965 – Jun 19, 1966 | s-3 | ships cobbler, ships gee/donk , ships small stores, store room, ship soda machines that did not always work well. |
| Schmeling, Richard | mm3 | Jun 26, 1965 – Jun 27, 1966 | A divsion | presentaly retired, worked in the O2N2 plants. would like to hear from Earl smith, ray king and douglas benton. email richardschmeling50@gmail.c om |
| Johnson, Douglas | AX 2 | Jul 1965 – Sep 1966 | VS - 31 Aircrewman = Commander Evans Crew | Most memorable cruise picked up Gemini 9 on the 6th of June 1966 - Flown on a cross country to Little Rock, AR on the 7th to make my June 12th Wedding date. Tks to Lt. Gerstenslager. Stopped > Norfolk & dropped Glen Gibson in Tri-Cities, TN |
| Moriarty, Tom | Jul 1965 – Jun 1967 | Fox | Gemini's 4,6,7,9 &11 - Historic times Gitmo's heat... Caribbean adventure...Great times, great people | |
| Manis, Ted | SN | Sep 1965 – May 1966 | 5th Division | Pre school instruction prior to GMT A school. Rode out the storm off the cape and picked up Gemini six and seven. Got to visit Puerto Rico and Guantanamo Bay and freeze my but off walking into Boston. |
| O'Keefe, Art | AN | Sep 1965 – Feb 1967 | S-6 | Does anyone know where Dean Sinclair AK3 is? |
| Larsen, Jim | BM3 | Sep 1, 1965 – Jun 1, 1969 | 1st Division, 3rd Division, Deck Crew | Looking for Ed Miller Rick Ponder Jim Ferris |
| Clark, Denny | GMG3 | Oct 18, 1965 – Sep 18, 1967 | Gunners | 5"38 |
| Duncan, Bobby | PN2 | Nov 1965 – Nov 1968 | X DIV -- PERSONNEL OFFICE | On board for Gemni 7, 6, 9 & 12. GITMO 2 TIMES, NORTH ATLANTIC, & MED CRUISE. Worked for PNCS Delaney, PNCS McKinley, & PNC Irion. Great time in my life, good memories. Taught me alot. |
| Duncan, Bobby | PN2 | Nov 15, 1965 – Nov 1, 1968 | X DIV | Great memories of good times. On board for Gemni 7, 6,9 &12. would like to hear from shipmates. |
| Sutton, Dennis | ABE-3 | Dec 1965 – Mar 1969 | V2-Pri Fly | Arresting gear, LSO spotter, hook runner and Pri Fly |
| Rosenbaum, Gary | CYNSN | Dec 1965 – Aug 1966 | Staff duty | I was right out of boot camp awaiting A school. I was on the (PSI) pre school indroction program. It was great, by time I got to A school, I was a seasoned seaman and ready to move on. |
| Gibson, Gus "Hoot" | SFP 3 | Dec 1965 – May 1967 | R DIVISION | LOOKING TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT MAY HAVE SERVED AT THE SAME TIME PERIOD THAT I MIGHT KNOW. MY NICKNAME IS HOOT GIBSON. |
| Weaver, Ed | Dec 7, 1965 – Dec 2, 1967 | X | Worked in the legal office and played on ships softball team. Some good memories. On for alot of the Gemini pickups and fought in a couple of the smokers on board. Hope to hear from some of my old friends and maybe make some new ones. |
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