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USS Bon Homme Richard (CV 31) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV 31). 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 387 crew members registered for the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV 31).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1950 | 1951 – 1958 | 1959 – 1960 | 1961 – 1962 | 1963 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olson, Chuck | RM2 | 1966 – 1970 | ||
| Berry, Don | SN | 1966 – 1967 | 1st | nope. |
| Noll, Verner | e4 | 1966 – | 3rd | |
| Doty, Brian | E5 SH2 | 1966 – 1968 | Supply S3 | I WAS RIGHT OUT OF BOOT CAMP AND THE BONNIE DICK WAS MY FIRST SHIP. I WAS ASSIGNED TO S3 div.. WORKED IN SHIPS STORE SALES OFFICE WITH ROY BROWN, JOHN KINDER AND FOTH. LTJG YOSHIDA WAS IN CHARGE. |
| Fusick, William | E3 | 1966 – 1967 | radar | this was my first assignment. I then shipped over to the Seabees and attended heavy equipment operators "A" school and was assigned to NMCB 133 out of Gulfport, Mississippi. Went to Phu Bi Vietnam with the battalion. |
| Granger, Roy | BT3 | 1966 – Oct 1968 | EB | A GOOD SHIP I HATED TO SEE IT SCRAPED. |
| Hicks, Jimmy | E3 | 1966 – 1967 | V2 | Looking for Harry Bradford, Jim Heiss, Gus Angelo, Bruce Schoening, Carl Finzer, Gary Bishop, "Cheeks" Hanlin, Bill Fondrin, Frisbee, Leslie Davis, and the Carter brothers from New Mexico. |
| Spinks, Leonard | abh3 | 1966 – | v-1 | had a great time as the starboard cat spotter until I got out and flew off on the same cat that I spotted for3 plus years in a codto clark airbase in the phillipines then home |
| Sponsler, Dale | EM3 | Jan 1966 – Sep 1969 | M&E Dist. Rewind Lighting | |
| Vail, Thomas | AN | Jan 1, 1966 – Oct 28, 1967 | V6 | Was at Yankee station 1967 during the Forestal fire. V6 Division just forward of fantail. |
| Gorden, John | E-4 | Mar 1966 – Jan 1968 | V-4 | Served 2 westpac's in So. China Seas in V-4 division as fueler and fuels checker |
| Norris, Jerrel A. | MMFN | Mar 12, 1966 – Aug 8, 1969 | EA | |
| Phillips, Edwin | E4 | Apr 5, 1966 – Jan 20, 1967 | Pacflt-bleach, calif | Looking for anyone on Bon Homme 1966 while dry docked in San Diego. My husband had his disability claim denied for Parkinson’s and needs proof there was Agent Orange on ship and TCE used for cleaning. Thank you |
| Allen, David | IC2 | May 1966 – 1967 | E Division | |
| Davies, Kenneth | ABH2 | May 1966 – Dec 10, 1969 | V-3 | Came aboard in May of 1966. Ship was in drydock at Longbeach, CA. Made 4 cruises to Tonkin Gulf in support of our troops. |
| Kershner, David | BT2 | Jun 1966 – Feb 13, 1969 | EB | I was proud to be able to work and serve with a great bunch of guys on the ship. It has given me a lot of memories. |
| Daoust, Joseph | E5/PH2 | Jun 1, 1966 – Nov 11, 1969 | OP | I served on the Bon Homme Richard CVA31 in the photolab any other photomate that served please contact me. |
| Sawka, Richard | sfp3 | Jun 1, 1966 – Dec 10, 1969 | engineering repair-Pipeshop | anybody else from er division out there |
| Pettigrew, Tom | sn | Jun 1, 1966 – Aug 1967 | v1 | |
| Pettigrew, Tom | an | Jun 2, 1966 – Sep 2, 1967 | V1 | |
| Ubl, Joe | AK3 | Jun 15, 1966 – Oct 31, 1968 | S6 | Great group of guys, Good times. Remember Chief Montcreif, Bob Moody, Mike Poe and Olongapo City. |
| Graham, Stanley | AN | Jul 1966 – May 1968 | V2 Cats | |
| Gary Azevedo, Vedo-baja | IC2 | Jul 10, 1966 – Feb 1968 | EE | Gyro Tech. also known as "Vedo" or "Baja" |
| Rothwell, Frank | Petty officer 2nd class | Aug 1966 – Aug 1968 | Air controlman | I'm his daughter. My dad is still alive. He was sad seeing the ship sold for scrap. We all went to see her but by the time we were able to get to Long Beach the flight deck had been removed. It was sad seeing my dad cry. |
| Hamilton, Mike | BT3 | Aug 8, 1966 – Apr 1, 1970 | Engineering | Served with the best ship and crew in the world! |
| Bridgewater, Roger | E5 | Sep 1966 – Oct 1968 | OP | |
| Sulcoski, Adam | E-3/SN | Sep 1966 – Jun 1968 | OL | Got AG'A' school 1968. Then orders to NALF Monterey California. I got out 15 Apr 1970 3 months early due to troop reduction. LCDR Ivie was our CO. Meet many good shipmates both on the ship and at Monterey. |
| Flannery, Michael | PH 3 | Sep 1, 1966 – Jun 1, 1967 | OP (Photo Lab) | Retired and living in Minnesota. Riding horses and playing golf. |
| May, Larry | RD 2 | Oct 1966 – Apr 1970 | oi | what a great experience, what a great ship.amny good times, many good friends, that were like brothers. nothing could ever replace that part of my life |
Archibald, Roger  | ETR2 | Oct 1966 – Nov 1968 | OE | After ET A School in Great Lakes, Ill in 66, made two WestPac cruises aboard Bon Homme Richard in 67 & 68, before volunteering for one year of Vietnam shore duty at NavCommSta, Cam Ranh Bay and TAD at Operation SeaFloat. |
| Gressett, Timothy | ETN-3 | Oct 1966 – May 1967 | OE Dvision | My one and only US Navy Ship and my one and only Cruise to Yankee Station in 1967. Lots of good memories with my shipmates in the OE gang. |
| Onstad, Cc | EM3 | Oct 1, 1966 – Aug 27, 1969 | Lighting Shop | |
| Crouch, Delbert | SN | Oct 18, 1966 – May 27, 1970 | W2 | Served aboard the Bon Homme Richard 1967 and 1968 then went to duty in Danang looking to obtain a crew list. |
| Roy, Dennis | IC3 | Nov 1966 – Jan 1969 | E | |
| Ford, James | dc2 | Nov 7, 1966 – Feb 11, 1970 | repair division damage control | served with some outstanding people,like to find out if they are still above ground. |
| Addy, Larry | YN2 | Dec 1966 – Feb 1969 | X and AIMD | An awesome two years of my life. Got transferred to BUPERS in Washington with Fercho, Brashear and Clark. Another two great years. |
| Ladeveze, Gregory | ABF3 | 1967 – 1970 | V4 | I served as a flight deck fueler. Made 4 wespac cruises from 1967-1970. I would love to hear from any of my fellow crew members. Get in touch. |
| Garrett, Robert T Rt | AE3 | 1967 – 1969 | Ground support equipment | Missing the crew.Many good time on board and in Wespac. Yo Smitty and Tree out of Mirmar. If you're still out there give a brother a shout |
| Reinsch, Kenneth (Ken) | RM3 | 1967 – 1968 | CR | |
| Dubose, Chester Michael | AC-3 | 1967 – 1968 | OC | The Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club made a terrific impression onmy life. Remember the Bay View? Never forget the great times. Looking for David Pfiffer (sp) |
| Scott, Harold | E4 | 1967 – 1969 | X Division | Worked in PMS (Planned Mantinence System) office. My best friend was Dave Odom from El Paso TX. Worked for Lt. Com. Wallace McLeod. |
| Davis, Robert | E3 | 1967 – 1968 | VF-51 | I am Deneena Davis, the daughter and only child of Robert N Davis. I am looking for anyone who served with him. He passed away 10-16-10 and he is dearly missed. |
| Egley, Jack | SFM2 | 1967 – 1968 | Engineering | First time I saw the ocean was when the COD flew me out from Subic, landed on the Bonny Dick and the door opened. Two West Pac cruises then shore duty in 'nam-brown water fleet.Was Olongopo City the best for 19 year old? |
| Lesley, Greg | GMT 5 | 1967 – 1968 | Weapons | |
| Bailey, Robert | CS3/ CS2 | Jan 1967 – Nov 1968 | S2 | |
| Lindley, Lee | HM2 | Jan 2, 1967 – Feb 2, 1969 | Medical | |
| Fercho, Ivan | PN2 | Jan 3, 1967 – Feb 14, 1969 | XDivision | I spent two cruises aboard the "Bonnie Dick" and then got transferred to The Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) in Washington DC. I got transferred with three other X Division buddies to the District. |
| Stegeman, Paul | EM3 | Jan 6, 1967 – Oct 31, 1968 | EE | Had some great times and great friends but some terrible times and always hot, hard work |
| Splain, Harold | ATN 2 | Feb 23, 1967 – Aug 3, 1970 | V-3 /V-6 AIMD | Retired from the State of California . Married have two grown kids 35,37 a girl and a boy. I do try to attend the ships annual reunion each year. 2019 is Hershey Pennsylvania in Sept. |
| Miller, Bill | AK3 | Mar 1967 – Jun 1969 | S-6 | |
| Gray, Robert | ATN2 | Mar 26, 1967 – Feb 17, 1969 | V-3/V-6 | Reported aboard as an Airman and was initially assigned to V-3 Division. Promoted to ATN3 and reassigned to V-6 Division, Calibration Lab. Promoted to ATN2 and served aboard until discharged in 1969. Later reenlisted. |
| Reinsch, Ken | RM3 | Apr 1967 – Mar 1968 | CR | where is my Mason buddy from Missouri? |
| Keith, Gary | ATN-3 | Apr 24, 1967 – Sep 13, 1968 | Test equipment calibration lab | I am presently retired and live in Tucson AZ. Please email me if you remember me. |
| Haremski, Phillip | PT2 | May 1967 – May 1970 | AIO | I worked in the Air Intelligence Office |
| Buchanan, Ronnie | QM3 | May 10, 1967 – Nov 10, 1970 | Navigation | I remember all the great times on the tours when we went into port...Mostly Japan with Van Keuren, Steve Green. I remember the rowboat to the island with Van. Good times. Bike tours, fishing trip at Cubi Pt. FUN!! |
| Buffi, Glenn | ABE-3 | Jun 1967 – Aug 1970 | V2 division Cats | |
| Juriw, Alex | AE3 | Jun 1, 1967 – Nov 1, 1967 | VA-94 | Hello to shipmates at the AMD! I was a member of VA-94. Glad not to make the coffee anymore but loved the Bug Juice! |
| Toscano, Joseph | Airmen | Jun 15, 1967 – Nov 17, 1970 | V4 | Would not change a thing God Bless “THE SIX” |
| Suttles, Jim | SN | Jul 20, 1967 – Aug 15, 1969 | OL | Stood lookout watches, and worked in CIC radar while aboard. Sometimes I thought I had it bad, but saw many others that had it worse. |
| Conner, Clyde | ABE 3 | Aug 1967 – Nov 1970 | V2 | |
| Kenyon, Jim/red | ASH2 | Aug 1967 – Jul 1970 | AIMD | 68, 69 and 70 cruises in the AIMD Yellow Gear Shop. Many fun days on the flight deck |
| Miller, Ken | LI-3 | Aug 15, 1967 – Sep 9, 1969 | X division | |
| Boyer, Don | GMT-2 | Sep 10, 1967 – Apr 1, 1969 | W Divison | Served with pride on a great ship in the nuclear weapons magazines. |
| Means, Hillard | QM3 | Oct 1967 – Dec 8, 1968 | N | I remembered being underway a lot. I enjoyed being a quartermaster and watching flight operations from the bridge |
| Sass, Russell | cynsn | Nov 1967 – Nov 1968 | communications radio room | was a good ship had many a good time |
| Sass, Russell | cvnsn | Nov 1967 – Nov 1968 | cr | looking for anyone who can confirm the Bon Homme was in contact with agent orange or close enough to coast line to qualify for va benefits as a blue water sailor any help would be great thank you |
| Combs, Wayne | GMG3 | Nov 2, 1967 – Jun 15, 1971 | ||
| Combs, Wayne | GMG3 | Nov 2, 1967 – Jun 15, 1971 | W5 | |
| Fleck, Willy | GMG3 | Dec 1967 – Dec 1968 | W5 | Bolt, Armstrong, Peterson, Perham, Wolferman, Wilson, White, Cepek, London, Atherton, Stroman, Lough. Just some of the names that bring back memories. |
| Broussard, Ronnie | AMS-3 | Dec 1967 – Oct 1968 | AIMS | Looking for air crewmen assigned to COD crew, I was then assigned to crew after maintenance annual at Cubie Point P.I. Also looking for crew assigned to metal shop port side aft. |
| Richard, Currier | GMTSN | Dec 1967 – Jun 1968 | WW | |
| Peterson, Ralph (Pete) | GMG-3 | Dec 2, 1967 – Apr 23, 1971 | W5 | Need more W5 people. |
| Barcomb, Wayne | ET2 | Dec 20, 1967 – Feb 1, 1971 | OE | |
| Lister, Pete | AO3 | Dec 27, 1967 – Dec 5, 1968 | WG | Bomb elevator maintenance crew. Westpac, on Yankee Station 1968. Released just before EAOS, just before ship left North Island for Bremerton. Made shellback out of Singapore. Fine ship, proud to have sailed on her. |
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