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USS Kearsarge (CV 33) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Kearsarge (CV 33). 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 510 crew members registered for the USS Kearsarge (CV 33).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1947 | 1948 – 1953 | 1954 – 1957 | 1958 – 1959 | 1960 – 1962 | 1963 – 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor, Herbert A. Jr. | ATN3 | 1960 – 1961 | Anti submarine squadron Vs-21, and Vs-29 | |
| Eldred, Roger | EM1 | 1960 – | Power Gang | I have letters from commanding officer about work my dad did out in the China Sea. Kept them moving and not getting assistance. He also worked from there on the USS Razorback. And the USS Jenkins. Anyone with him? |
| Rucker, Mike | AX3 | 1960 – Jun 9, 1964 | HS-6 | I am writing this for my brother, William M. (Mike) Rucker who was in HS-6 from 1960-64. He died in Sept 2012 and was buried at sea by HSC-6. If you remember him I would like to hear from you. His brother, Steve. |
| Schultz, David | A03 | Jan 14, 1960 – Nov 22, 1962 | Wepons Dept | Retired AO1 off the USS Enterprise in June 1979 at PSNS |
| Haraseth, Donald | RMSN | Jan 22, 1960 – Jan 22, 1964 | Radioman | |
| Bowes, Delmar | seaman | Feb 23, 1960 – Oct 4, 1962 | S-1 Supply Division | I worked in the forward issue storerooms for the most part. Some mates were Stanly Bridges, Supply office, Ken Smith, storerooms, Kenneth Goddard, Supply office, just to name a few. |
| Friend, David | RD-3 | May 29, 1960 – Jul 31, 1962 | OI div | Very interesting time |
| Schindler, Marvin D. | AIRMAN | Jun 9, 1960 – Apr 9, 1964 | v-1 | |
| Aanerud, Doug | ABE2 | Jun 10, 1960 – Jun 10, 1965 | V2 Catapults | |
Lee, Edward  | AE-1 | Aug 1, 1960 – Jul 1, 1963 | V6 Division | Senior Petty Officer in charge of V6 Division Electrical Shop maintained for the use of Squadron personnel when deployed aboard. Electrical Shop also maintained the ship's COD aircraft and the "jeep-starts". |
| Renew, Douglas M. (Mac) | YN2 | Sep 1960 – Oct 1963 | X | |
| Harnett, James Michael | ETSN, FTSN, TM3 | Sep 1, 1960 – Sep 30, 1963 | W Division (Special Weapons & ASW) | I miss my shipmates(many memories). I knew the Kearsage. Need to contact Mark Ford (GM), Bill Farris (BM), Rod Rodrigas, Dennis Slaughter (Ensign ~1963), & EOD Diver ~1960-1964 after EOD Richard Takahashi LTJG G-Div |
| Sullivan, Dan / Sully | l/cpl | Oct 28, 1960 – Aug 28, 1962 | Gunnery ( Marine detachment) | fond menories far east cruise 1961 &.long beach home port in 1962. recently joined sea going marine association look it up it would be great to make contact once again. retired in st. augustine fl remenber gunny walker! |
| Griffith, Jim | QM3 | Dec 6, 1960 – Oct 15, 1963 | Quartermaster | Served on Navigation Bridge during pickup of Wally Schirra and Gordon Cooper. Would very much like to get in touch with others from my Division. |
| Knight, Malcolm | E-3 or E-4? | 1961 – 1964 | VS-21 Fighting Redtails | I am writing my Dad's history. He served in the VS-21 air crew, onboard the Kearsarge. I am looking for any Unit and Cruise information and photos from that time period. |
| Caves, Charles (Chuck) | RM3 | 1961 – 1964 | cr (communications) | arr uss kearsarge during fram @ bremerton,wa ..two west pac tours ..two mercury/gemeini pickups..xferd to navcomsta subic bay 1964was abd during tonkin gulf episode with maddox and turner joy |
| Templeton, Thomas | Unknow | 1961 – 1963 | Unknown | This was my dad. He is deceased and a house fire in the 70's destroyed all his Navy relics including his cruise book and pictures. He was on the whale boat to pick up the Sigma. Would love stories & pictures. |
| Strudwick, Harry | Pfc | 1961 – 1963 | Gunnery | |
| Helms, John Whitney | PO2 | 1961 – | HeliSubron6 | Would love to talk with crew members from the Kearsarge. I am retired Sherriff in San Diego, born 1/1/1941. |
| Cardmon, Bruce | MM2 | Jan 1, 1961 – May 20, 1963 | M Div. | |
| Turner, Donald E | FN | Jan 15, 1961 – Oct 1963 | B Division | Number 3 Fireroom. Worked with Sales BT2, Biggers BT1, Chief Gray, Al Rhine BT3, and others. |
| Baughn, Carl | RM1 | Apr 10, 1961 – Oct 29, 1963 | Communications | On Board for Cooper Recovery. Also in Japan when Destroyers were reported fired on in Gulf of Tonkin. 30 days after deployment to Gulf, transferred off via mail plane to Fleet Training Group, Ford Island HI |
| Groh, Larry | ET-3 | Jun 2, 1961 – May 15, 1965 | OE | I served twice once on Flag staff and then as ships company. |
| Krimmel Jr., Warren | E-2 | Jul 16, 1961 – Jul 10, 1965 | ENGINERING | WORKED IN FIREROOM # 3 ONLY ONE I REMEMBER FROM THE GANG WAS A PETTY OFFICE BARNES HE WAS AT THE TIME A BT2 |
| Boyd, Robert | LtJG | Oct 1961 – Dec 1964 | 5th Division Officer | Met the ship in Bangor, WA prior to FRAM overhaul in USNS Bremerton, WA. 2 Mercury recoveries and 2 WestPAC cruises. Worked as Ordnance Engineer designing guns and ammo for NAVSEA. Live in S. Indiana. Retired |
| Smith, Richard | ABF3 | Nov 15, 1961 – Oct 15, 1964 | V4 | Just wondering if anyone from V4 Division is on this website?? |
| Borges, Jr., Louis | YN3 Weapons Dept. | Dec 1, 1961 – Sep 9, 1965 | Weapons Dept. | Two astronaut recovery's, three westpac tours. I still remember the collision with passenger ship Oriana.Now iiving in Calif. Have two adult kids and four grand kids. |
| Kobus, James | E3 | Dec 10, 1961 – Aug 5, 1962 | a | worked in the machine shop |
| Dollahite, Bob | YN-3 | Dec 30, 1961 – Feb 28, 1966 | 5th | Two astronaut recovery's, two Westpac curise making some great friends aboad. |
| Dollahite, Bob | Yoeman 3rd Class | Dec 30, 1961 – Feb 17, 1966 | 5th Division | Assigned to 1st Div. upon arrival in Bremerton, WA. In Dec. 61, assigned to the Gunnery Office under YN2 Barnard. Two WestPac's, 2 Astronaut recovery's, 'one hello' of a great time, with shipmates, some still in contact |
| Dollahite, Robert | Yoeman 3rd | Dec 30, 1961 – Jan 28, 1966 | 5th Division | Was assigned the whole time to the Kearsarge. No regrets! Met long term friends and shipmates. Two WestPac Cruises Two Astronaut Recoveries. Quoted out for E-5, which meant staying in, but up for shore duty. Nah |
| Epperson, Don | YN3 | Dec 31, 1961 – Jan 30, 1965 | 1ST Div, Eng Log Room, X Div | Thank God for the Navy - coulda went to the hoosecow instead. Worked by BM2 Blaisdell in 1st Div - Worked in the Capt's Office for the Ship's Secretary, LT Lightner. Any one hear from BM3 Webster - in the Paint Locker? |
| Provost, Jimmy --j.c | E-5 | 1962 – 1967 | My Husband was on this ship, would like to hear from any one who remembers him. he was a cook | |
| Pedro, Harvey | E3 | 1962 – Apr 1965 | supplies | |
| Anderson, Mickey | MACHINIST MATE | 1962 – 1965 | I would love to find some old photos or other information anyone may have about the USS Kearsarge from the period of 1962-1965. | |
| Keslar, Leo | E4 | 1962 – 1966 | V3 | on kearsarge during dry docks at washington, to home port at longbeach. made 3 west pac cruises. would like to reminisce with shipmates |
| Foster, Robert | Corporal | 1962 – 1964 | Marine Detachment | Served as executive officers orderly and Sgt of the guards during tour. On board during pick up of Walter Schirra and Gordon Cooper. Looking for crew book and video. Would love to hear from shipmates. |
| Jones, Chuck | E-3 Airman | 1962 – 1963 | VS 29 | This is my husbands information. He served in 2 wes pacs and I desperately need some information. He suffered a stroke last year . Has nightmares of plane crashing. Can someone please email me. |
| Mosso, Gerald Gerry | Seaman | 1962 – 1963 | Special weapons | It was a great experience, seeing the capsules come down. Seeing the capsule up close. Being a part of history. It was wonderful. Seeing President right in front of me, while in formation, was an unforgetful moment. |
| Riviere, Robert | Seaman | 1962 – 1965 | S3 | I worked in the ships laundry and tabacco store. I was aboard for the MA9 pick up. Looking for-Jerry Mclaughlin,David Riel, Van Elrod,Watt mccaulley,P.E.Ross |
| South, Charlie | RM3 | Jan 1, 1962 – 1966 | commucations | I am looking for some of the guys on the ship |
| Loukotka, Robert (Big Louk) | EN2 | Jan 10, 1962 – Feb 9, 1966 | Emergency Diesel generator crew | |
| Chisman, Charles | E3 | Jan 10, 1962 – May 21, 1965 | V3 | |
| Sikes, Jerry | ABE-3 | Jan 13, 1962 – Feb 6, 1966 | V-2 Arresting Gear | Old Shipmates E-Mail Me Would be happy to hear from you. |
| Angelo, James | FN | Jan 18, 1962 – Aug 24, 1962 | R | From here went to IC-A School |
| Yentzen, Eugene/gene | ETR-5 | Feb 1, 1962 – Dec 20, 1963 | OE | anyone know where O. Roy Young ETR-5 is? |
| Bryant, Doug | BT3 | Mar 5, 1962 – Apr 15, 1966 | B division | |
| Trosclair, Fleming | AIRMAN E-3 | Mar 10, 1962 – Dec 2, 1963 | aircraft fueling | |
| Hyden, Howard | ETN-5 | Mar 15, 1962 – Jun 1, 1966 | OE | We were part of the recovery team for Astronauts Walter Schirra & Gordon Cooper |
| Lindley, Harry C. | YN2 (E5) | Mar 16, 1962 – Aug 1964 | X Division | Many fine memories of my time in the Captain's Office and serving as the Captain's yeoman. Lt(jg) Lightner was the best Navy man I ever met. |
| Grant, Bill | RM3 | Mar 17, 1962 – Jun 18, 1965 | Communications | I have lots of great memories of my time aboard the Mighty K. Spent many hours in Traders Al's Winjammer in Long Beach while in port. I would like to hear from former shipmates, especially those from the Radio Shack. |
| Woodham, William (Gary) | AG-2 | Apr 1962 – May 1965 | OA | |
| Loukotka, Robert (Big Louk) | EN2 | Apr 1962 – Feb 9, 1966 | A | Worked both foward and after diesel & boat shop |
| Beardshall, Elmer | O6 | Apr 1962 – Dec 1964 | VS29 | CVSG53 |
| Eaton, Kenneth | E4 | Apr 1962 – May 1966 | V3 | 3 westpac cruises. 2 space launch pickups. Severed on USS Kearsarge. Vietnam Gulf of Tonka. |
| Montague, John | RM2 | May 1962 – Sep 1964 | Comm. Center | loved my 2 yrs abd the big K, exciting times w/2 Westpac cruises. Discharged in '64, returned to school (U of Md.), then joined the Dept of State, served abroad for 33 yrs. Now live in S. Africa, Married w/3 small kids, own 2 restaurants. |
| Painter, Dewey | AK2 | May 2, 1962 – Jul 6, 1963 | S-6 Division | Got on board when ship came into Pearl Harbor on way to westpac. Left ship for Navy Diving School Key West as part of EOD program. Active in Christian Fellowship on board ship. |
| Dobson, Jack | SgtE-5 | May 19, 1962 – May 19, 1964 | Marine Detachment | Aboard in Marine Detachment when we picked up Schirra and Cooper was a Lance Corporal on ship sent to Camp Lejeune from ship discharged Sgt E-5 |
| Antonio, Rudolph | SFP3 | Jun 1962 – Jul 1966 | R | In 1964 The Kearsarge was in Vietnam Waters (Tonkin Gulf) when Escort Ships USS Turner Joy & USS Maddox were attacked by N. Vietnamese Torpedo Boats. Was Discharged on July 9, 1966. Want to find N. Donahue of Redding, CA |
| Kraus, Richard | LT(jg) | Jun 20, 1962 – Jun 12, 1964 | Weapons Dept | Retired and living in Arizona. Was aboard Kearsarge for the astronaut recoveries of Wally Shirra (11-62) and Gordon Cooper (5-63). |
| Jones, Marvin | SA | Jun 29, 1962 – Jul 15, 1964 | Flag staff | I served on CARDIV15 Flag staff, worked on the ADM Bargr for( RADM Karaberis) |
| Jacobsen, Robert ( Jake ) | E-3 | Jul 15, 1962 – Apr 11, 1963 | FLIGHT DECK | ABOARD FOR THE PICK UP OF WALLY SCHIRRA |
| Crable, John | AME3 | Jul 27, 1962 – Oct 18, 1963 | VS-29 Plane Capt. | Aboard for both WESTPAC cruises during the Mercury recoveries of Shira and Cooper. An amazing experience! |
| Jones, Thomas (T. R.) | SN | Aug 1962 – Jun 1965 | 1st | Had a good time aboard the Mighty K., especially the WestPac cruises!! |
| Kirchner, Richard | ATR3 | Aug 11, 1962 – Mar 9, 1966 | VS-21 | I was assigned as line crewman with VS-21 while on West Pac In the South China Sea. Injured on hangar bay greasing the front struts. S2-F Nose Wheel door corner lunged into my back when the ship rolled. Any one remember? |
| Leach, Ken | SEAMAN | Sep 1962 – Sep 1963 | X | Assigned to Admin Office |
| McConnell, James D. (Jimmy Dits) | SM2 | Oct 6, 1962 – Jul 1, 1966 | Communications Signals | |
| Kruger, James | AO3 | Nov 1962 – Oct 1966 | G | Reported after the collision in Long Beach. 3 wespac's as ships company. attached to G div fight deck crew |
| Gallant, Joseph | AKC | Nov 27, 1962 – Dec 31, 1964 | S-6 | I am submitting this on behalf of my deceased father who is named above. I got the dates from his NAVPERS 601-5 personnel form. Dad joined the Navy in 1938 and was aboard the USS Marblehead when it was bombed. |
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