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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 511 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 – 1967 | 1968 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Maxey, Terry | E2 | 1967 – 1970 | Engineering (steam heat supply) | Iam entering this for my brother Terry. He was on board during the fire outside Japan. He was seriously wounded and spent almost a year in the hospital. He is trying to make contact with anyone else from that time frame. |
Vaughn, J.W. | EN3 | 1967 – 1969 | A Gang - Forward Diesel | |
Meredyk, Greg | EM2 | 1967 – Sep 1969 | E division | great bunch guys worked hard on station and underway |
Nordhaug, Olie | DTG2 | 1967 – 1969 | Dental | Any HM or DT serving @ that time feel free to contact me. |
Smith, Robert (Bobby) (bob) ![]() | ABE2 | 1967 – 1969 | V-2 | I'm entering this information for my Dad, I am his oldest Son, Robert J. Smith Jr. (Robby). My Dad is pictured in the last two Westpack Books. If anyone remembers my Dad please contact me. |
Harmon, Bob | ATN3 | 1967 – 1969 | V3 | so much of that time is just blurry memories.(fire, Pueblo) Amazing how a few decades takes away the pain and allows us to recall it fondly. I was a DJ (KEAR Radio) and a plane pusher. I hung around the PAO office alot. |
Michelsen, Roger/mike | abfan | 1967 – Sep 30, 1969 | v4 | |
Kolb, Michael ![]() | AC2 | 1967 – 1969 | OC division | Worked in below-decks radar air traffic control. Like so many others, joined at 17 and grew up fast! Looking back, I had a wonderful time seeing the world and learning to be a responsible team member. |
Cowman, Richard | EM3 | 1967 – 1968 | electrical | |
Schwingendorf, Paul | GMTSN | 1967 – | W | I'm one of P. Schwingendorf's daughters.He died in June 2009. He and my mom met at KAFB, ABQ NM.Mr. Ruth, also in the W division on the Kearsarge, married my mom's best friend. Would love to know more about his service. |
Black, Stephen ![]() | ETN3 | 1967 – 1969 | OE | |
Bogatitus, John (Bogie) | EM2 | Jan 1967 – Sep 1969 | E (Power Shop) | The shipmates I knew were all a good bunch of guys. They all did their jobs and partied hardy when it was time. There was good time and the were hard times but we endured. |
Fulmer, Herbert ( Herb) | AE-2 | Jan 1967 – Jun 1969 | VS-21 | I was a flight deck trouble shooter in VS-21 night shift. I was also the shop supervisor for about 11 months before I got out. |
Oakes Jr., Delbert | Commander | Jan 3, 1967 – Jan 3, 1967 | G Division | Hoping to reconnect with a great group of Aviation Ordnancemen. Reported as AOC. Left ship after making Warrant (W-1). Retired 1992 as LDO 636X Commander. Contact me anytime @ doakesgang@hotmail.com. |
Richardson, Sonny ![]() | DC 3 | Jan 7, 1967 – Oct 13, 1968 | R | I have 800 pictures and two movies of the Kearsarge taken while I was on her. I can be contacted at bus10man@yahoo.com. I would love to here from anyone on her at that time. I was the first one to go into the fire at Sasebo Japan. Thanks |
Richardson, Sonny ![]() | DC 3 | Jan 7, 1967 – Oct 18, 1968 | R | I have made a CD with two movies and around 600 pictures. If interested e-mail me at bus10man@yahoo.com. I was the salior that put out the fire coming into Sasebo Japan. I was a DamageControlman Third Class, Thanks May God Bless the USA |
Marshall, Larry | AMH-2 | Jan 9, 1967 – Sep 22, 1969 | V-6 | |
Woollum, Bob | PFC | Jan 21, 1967 – Jan 3, 1969 | Marine Detachment | |
Labadie, Tim | L/CPL | Feb 11, 1967 – Feb 11, 1969 | Marine Detachment | I was stationed aboard the Kearsarge, I made one West Pac cruise, leaving Long Beach Aug. 17, 1967. I was joined by twin brother Rick who was in the Navy who put in for brother duty, he was flowin aboard while we were in the Tonkin Gulf. |
Murphy, George | ABH3 | Feb 15, 1967 – Oct 7, 1969 | V1 | Was the port cat yellowshirt |
Bennett, Lyle | AN | Feb 28, 1967 – Feb 23, 1969 | I worked in V3 division as elevator operater to and from flight deck.Does anyone know what happened to chief Tunner. I also worked with Jim Moffet and Jim Woods. Would like to hear from you. | |
Simms, Rick | ABF3 | Mar 1967 – 1970 | V-4 | Shout out to any and all guys in V-4. |
Wolthusen, Jim | AC 3 | Mar 1967 – 1968 | OC | |
Tallman, Leon | bt 2 | Mar 1, 1967 – Jun 1, 1968 | B | like to hear from B div guys mckinney helms egor |
Vincensi, Edward | AK-3 | Mar 10, 1967 – Mar 1970 | S-6 Aviotion Supply | Great group,seen a lot and did a lot to serve!! |
White, Jack | SKSN | Apr 1967 – Feb 1970 | SUPPLY (S-1) | Worked for Commander Rady. Anyone remember me or Floyd Guarnett? |
Mark, Pete | ABF3 | Apr 1967 – Sep 30, 1969 | V-4 | Just curious if any of the old gang is still around. Rick Simms, Roger "Mike" Michaelson, Jim Wright etc... |
Grant, Allen | ETR3 | Apr 1967 – Jan 1970 | OE | Took over the TV and Radio from Rusty- I was on board on the flight deck in Tora,Tora Tora . When we landed a man on the moon the rotor on the TV antenna did not work Had to steer the ship with a signal stength meter. |
Rubly, Frederick (Rubes) | E7 | Apr 1967 – Jun 1967 | VS23 | Australian Navy S2E Tracker avionics technician. 16 mths training NAMTD NAS NORIS, VS41 & VS23 ashore & aboard Kearsarge. Hands-on shop maintainance APS 88, ADF & ECM. Crackerjack experience |
Vencill, Gary | IC3 | Apr 1, 1967 – Oct 19, 1968 | E | On 2 years active duty as 2x6 reserve, came aboard FN assigned to R Division, made IC3 and went to E Division, IC shop. |
Strong, Leo | ABH3 | Apr 15, 1967 – Mar 30, 1970 | V1 | Great time on board, loved working on the flight deck |
Ballard, John | E3 | May 1967 – 1968 | V-1 | Worked in breakout for 90 days and then V-1 division as flight deck control |
Care, Doug | RD2 | May 1967 – Jan 16, 1970 | OI | Came aboard after RD-A school at Treasure Island. Two WestPac cruises. Just missed decommissioning! |
Costello, Chris | GMG-3 | May 5, 1967 – Feb 17, 1970 | 5th Division | Member of De-commissioning Crew. Two West Pac Cruises. Fantail phone operator for docking during Sasebo fire. Had to sit on donkey, deck too hot to stand on. Aboard for Pueblo incident & Evans sinking. |
Cotton, Richard | e-3 | May 11, 1967 – Oct 9, 1970 | hs-6 | aboard uss kearsarge when the uss evans disaster and the tora tora tora filming! |
Shields, Stephen | AKAN | May 13, 1967 – Apr 26, 1968 | S-6 Aviation Supply | |
Myers, Larry | DC 3 | May 15, 1967 – Feb 10, 1970 | damage control | looking for shipmates that were on the kearsarge during the years 1967-1970 in the damage control shop. I am a member of v.v.a. 946 chapter in Forsyth GA |
Gregoire, Richard M (Egor) | E5 BT | May 26, 1967 – Jun 25, 1970 | E-Engineering | I worked in Boiler Room # 2 Would like to contact shipmates Reese, Helms, McKinney or other boiler buddies. Any Reunion planned? I Live in Florida/Costa Rica/ retired from electric business Egor |
McQueston, Dick "Mac" | SN | Jun 1967 – Feb 1968 | 1st. side cleaner | Looking to hear from some of the gang.Hi Buddy |
Moles, Eddie | AN | Jun 1967 – Feb 13, 1970 | V-1 | I hung out with Eddie Guyer, Pete Gomez, and others in V-1. Yellow shirt for a couple of years before decommission. Also made three Wespac cruises. |
Brown, Ron | ETN2 | Jun 1967 – Dec 1969 | OE | |
Wilson, Earl (Buddy) | BM3 | Jun 1, 1967 – Apr 1, 1968 | Second (sidecleaners) | Looking to hear from any shipmates |
Crane, Ed | ABF3 | Jun 7, 1967 – Oct 2, 1969 | V4 | I would like to here from all you shipmates. |
Robinson, Jeff | CWO-2 | Jun 16, 1967 – Feb 2, 1970 | X | |
Maddy, Dale ![]() | ETN3 | Jun 26, 1967 – Feb 13, 1970 | OE | I have written a book about the experience. Details on www.milliondollarexperience.net |
Drake, Stew | AE-1 | Jul 1967 – Feb 1968 | VF-151 | TRANSFERED TO CHINA LAKE,CA.IN FEB. 1968. WAS MEDICALLY RETIRED IN JAN. 1968 |
Donahue, Michael | Ltjg | Jul 1967 – Oct 1969 | Admin | Education and training officer and taught high school completion courses on Westpac cruises |
Lines, Earl | AG2 | Jul 1, 1967 – Jul 8, 1968 | v2/ag | |
Petty, Douglas | SN/RD | Aug 1967 – May 1968 | OI | |
McCullough, Jerry (Mac) | MM3 | Aug 1967 – Feb 13, 1970 | Had really great time on the "Mighty K". Made lots of great friend, just wish I had stayed in touch with more of them. I was in the gen-gang and got to be friends with lots of the EM's from E-Div. | |
Petty, Douglas | SN | Aug 1967 – Sep 1968 | OI | |
Savje, Paul ![]() | AK-3 | Aug 1967 – Apr 1968 | HS-6 Supply Division | Go to this site for a video of flight operations from the 67-68 Wespac cruise. Music by Connie Francis.
http://vimeo.com/63156932
View 'now' Photo |
Woods, Jim | AN | Aug 1967 – Dec 7, 1967 | V-3 | |
Hager, Thurman Hawkeye | E3 | Aug 1967 – 1969 | O I | hey guys im livin in sanford florida |
Zimmerman, Tom | HM3 | Aug 1967 – Mar 1968 | H | My days on the "K" where some of the best of my life. Would love to get in touch with any of the guys from "H" Division during that era. |
Waterworth, Jack | AX2 | Aug 1, 1967 – Apr 20, 1968 | VS-29 | I was flightdeck troubleshooter for VS-29 and worked in avionics for the 67-68 cruise. I also flew radar on the S2E aircraft and had about 40 combat missions |
Loporto, Mike | YN3 | Aug 15, 1967 – | M Division | away from family & friends and had to grow up, and did so with a great bunch of guys. Looking back now proud to have served my country, even though we did not get the warm welcome everyone gets now. |
Confer, Charles (Chuck) | ASM 2 | Sep 1967 – Jun 1969 | V 6 | |
Crowley, John "Jack" | Ens/LTjg | Sep 10, 1967 – Sep 10, 1969 | CR | Steaming crew of Hard Chargers! |
Erickson, Wayne | ETN2 | Sep 15, 1967 – | OE | Looking for Dale Maddy |
Nielsen, Jack | Aviation Electrician Second Class | Oct 6, 1967 – Dec 30, 1969 | Ships Company | I was maintance crew for the COD looking for anyone on the K from 67 to 69 |
Skonieczka, Lawrence (Ski) | AG2 | Nov 1967 – Sep 6, 1968 | OA | Weather guessers division: NOBODY ever remembered us when we were right and NOBODY ever forgot us when we were wrong. |
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