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USS Oriskany (CV 34) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Oriskany (CV 34). 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 701 crew members registered for the USS Oriskany (CV 34).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1953 | 1954 – 1959 | 1960 – 1962 | 1963 – 1964 | 1965 – 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 1969 – 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diaz, Larry (Unk) | YN3 | 1969 – 1972 | FOX/Weapons Admin | Hey Milione, Jive-Time, Charlie (Chas), Avila, Young, Eddie Maruffo you old dog. Where are you guys? |
| Hubka, Dale | IC3 | 1969 – 1972 | E (IC) | Is anyone out there that remembers Chief Gatlin, Chief Lehay, Fissel, Chambers, PeeWee? I was in the sound power booth for 2 yrs. Worked all over the place, met alot of people, but have a hard time remembering. Log in if you remember Hubker |
| McElfresh, Tim (Mac) | DS1 | 1969 – 1971 | OE | 3 years of great memories |
| Person, Robbie | unknown | 1969 – 1970 | unknown | I was married to Robbie Person |
| Goode, Hubert ( Sonny) | ADJ-2 | 1969 – Dec 1969 | VF191 | had some great times, I worked on beech det, Phillipines for a couple of months, made a lot of great friends,working on F-8's |
| Hill, Wade | RM3/E4 | 1969 – Apr 1, 1972 | CR | Just found this site. Stayed in USN(R) for several years after "getting out" in 1972. Re-enlisted in 1977 and spent the remainder of a 20 year career (most of it in technical training as a CTMC). SCORE RM to CTM |
| Umatum, Peter | Seaman | 1969 – 1969 | personnel | Looking for Seaman Bredhal, the other personnelist in the office. |
Marshall, Steve/marsh/kidd  | A3 | 1969 – 1972 | v-1 | If anybody remembers Marsh the kidd I would like to hear from you. I was a port cat spotter from 1970-72. Wouldn't trade that time for anything. Thanks for Opo City. |
| Hibble, Robert (Bob) | CT2 | 1969 – 1970 | OZ Division | Comm Tech 2, OZ Div. Looking for Richard Bolduc, AE Underwood, Phillip Lacey, NG Gordon, NG Kious & RG Sartwell, or anyone that flew into DaNang Aug. 1970. PLEASE WRITE. |
| Nekimken, Steven | DC3 | 1969 – 1972 | R | |
| Andrews, James (Andy) | EM2 | 1969 – 1971 | E Division | Looking for any of the guys from the A&O shop. Also looking for any photos of the 1969-1971 era. Especially of the "O" boat. |
| Cook, Alvin | E2 | 1969 – | VA-192 | I live in Wichita, Ks. I had one kid, (now 43), Married with 3 adult children, 8 grand kids, 3 great grand kids. I am interested in reconnecting with any of my ship mates. 316-683-5016 |
| Sommers, David | E4 | 1969 – 1974 | OE | |
| Hill, Wade | RM then SCORE to CTM 1980 | 1969 – Apr 1972 | CR | Served 3yr9mo27days on Oriskany. 3 WP cruises. Met ship for first time in Cubi Point1969 after BootCamp, A and C Schools at NTC San Diego. Made Shell Back on way to Singapore when TF 77 (James D. Ramage) wason board. |
| Burke, Joseph | Communication Technition-2 | 1969 – 1969 | Naval Security Group | 2 weeks before I let I woke up to a man looking down at me. He said I was in his bunk. I told I would move and he said no, stay, I sleep on the wing of a airplane. June 3, 1969 to July 31, 1969 |
| McClusky, Tom | ak3 | 1969 – 1970 | S6 | I was an AN assigned to surface Navy Div, CIC, After first WESTPAC I was able to transfer to S6 and made 3rd Class the day I walked off the ship in Japan. I had 3 yrs left of active reserve. |
| Blake, Gary | RD3 | 1969 – 1973 | OI | I came aboard a boy from the midwest and left a US Navy sailor. A very important time in my life that taught me how to work and get along with people from all over the U.S. I made friends that I remember to this day. |
| Kimmel, David | ETN 3 | 1969 – Dec 14, 1972 | OE | I primarily worked in UHF1 and UHF2. I worked with a great bunch of guys. I spent a total Navy time of 10 years, but then cross services to Army Guard as a Drummer I retired with a combined service of 40 years as a E7 |
| Weigelt, John | BT-2 | Jan 1969 – Nov 1972 | B | |
| Orbin, Ray | FTG-2 | Jan 1969 – Oct 2, 1973 | Fox Division | I was assigned and served on the USS Oriskany for 57 months out of the 75 months I was in the Navy. I met some great guys and have lots of fond memories. I still keep in touch with a few of these old friends. |
| Zamora, Reynaldo | TN | Jan 1969 – Jul 1970 | S5 | |
| Slater, Ronald | E-6 BM1 | Jan 1, 1969 – Jan 1, 1972 | 1st | |
| Sullivan, Dennis M.e.sullivan [sully] | AN | Jan 3, 1969 – Oct 16, 1970 | v-1 | get website i would like to hear from old beach going buddies. there sinking our home away from home on the 25th of june.keep her and the souls of our fallen shipmates in your praiers that day very sad day.thanks-sully. |
| Jackson, Dwight | E3 | Jan 3, 1969 – May 16, 1969 | Fire | First time at sea. We had a plane crash while attempting to land on the deck |
| Snowden, Daniel | SEAMAN | Jan 15, 1969 – Jul 25, 1971 | First | Gumm, Quiter, Morehead, Jimmy Creech, Shuttleworth, Augie? all our 3rd classes, McVey our fearless leader and a 2nd class! Fellow seamen, Lombardi, Donahue, Pearson, Humphries, Porsche,2 West Pacs!What memories and fun! Alameda to Scubic. |
| Wilhite, Roy | BM3 | Feb 1969 – Feb 1970 | 2nd | 3 Class Bm starboard side sponson |
| Cook, Alvin D. | E2 | Feb 1969 – 1969 | VA-192 | |
| Schultz, David | A01 | Feb 1, 1969 – Oct 27, 1972 | Weapons Department | Worked POIC bomb assy,Ordnance Control then FLT/DK Ordnance safety POIC.Retired off the USS Enterprise June 1979 an PSNS |
| Annal, David | LT(jg) | Feb 1, 1969 – Feb 1972 | OI | |
| Rivara, Dominick | RD3 | Mar 1969 – Apr 1, 1972 | OI DIV. | HARD TO BELIEVE THAT WE WERE THAT YOUNG AND RAN AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER. LOTS OF GOOD TRAVEL AND GREAT MEMORIES. It was an honor for me to have served. |
| Nelson, Larry | cssn | Mar 1969 – Feb 4, 1970 | s2 | lookiing for anyone in s2 div from 3/69 to 2/70 want to correspond or talk with shipmates. email address: n-llpk@att.net or 209-862-2675 |
| Marek, Dan | PH2 | Mar 1969 – Dec 1971 | OP | |
| Henry, Roger | DC3 | Mar 18, 1969 – Feb 10, 1970 | R | Had a lot of fun and memories . Had the last West Pac cruse.Want to hear from any R-Division friends |
| Abercrombie, Leroy | LT(jg) (Retired Capt) | Apr 7, 1969 – Jun 17, 1970 | Air Department V-3 & V-5 | |
| Eastabrooks, Ken | AQF2 | May 1969 – May 1971 | IM3 | It would be nice to hear from any IM3 shipmates. Used to live in Florida, now in TN |
| Miller, Larry | AT-1 | May 1969 – Nov 1969 | VA-192 CVW-9 | West Pac Cruise |
| Weber, Steve | SGT USMC | May 1969 – 1970 | Marine Det. | Police Force of the Mighty “O” |
| Bennett, Alan | AIRMAN | May 30, 1969 – Apr 1, 1972 | V-1 | |
| Gurton, Will | CPO | Jun 1969 – Sep 1973 | A | Great Ship/Great crew |
| Marshall, Glen | ABE2 | Jun 1969 – Jun 1971 | V2 | Arresting gear, what a great group of men to work with, and a good ship. Hard times and good. |
| Burke, Joseph | CT-2 | Jun 3, 1969 – Jul 31, 1969 | US Naval Security Group | When I boarded the Boastman told the 8 of us that we had over 3,500 on board and only 3,200 beds. I found a rack. Two weeks before leaving I awoke with someone looking at me & said I was in his rack. I said "Ok, He said |
| Trimble, Stephen | CS3 | Jun 10, 1969 – Mar 1973 | S-2 | Great duty being a cook on the ole "Zippo". The overseas ports were the best. |
| Trimble, Stephen | E-4 | Jun 10, 1969 – Mar 1973 | S2 | Enjoyed my time on board. The ports were fantastic. Seeing the world is something I wouldn't have been able to do on my own. I don't regret one second of my time on board |
| Crowell, Bill | BTFA | Jul 1969 – Dec 1972 | B | |
| Wagstaff, Melvin | BT3 | Jul 1, 1969 – May 12, 1973 | B division | View 'now' Photo |
| Ludwig, Frank | ABH-1 | Jul 30, 1969 – Jul 29, 1972 | V-3 | |
| Howard, Karl | FIREMAN | Aug 1969 – Aug 1973 | A-1 Hydralics | |
| Conley, Bob | MM2 | Aug 1969 – Jan 1972 | A- Steam hear gang | Looking for Jerry (Gerald/) Bowers/ Misoulla MT. He was hurt in the laundry, missed 1971 cruise. Went to NY reunion around 1999 With randy ball form MI. Thomas Brink MM2 recently went to heaven. Any opne form A div. can email me |
| Williams, Jack L. | AZ2 | Aug 1969 – Sep 1971 | VF-191 World Famous Satan's Kittens | |
| Taylor, Lloyd | HT-3 | Aug 1969 – Mar 30, 1973 | R | I worked in both the Dc and Ship fitter shops. |
| Edgar, Dave | E-3 | Aug 10, 1969 – Aug 1, 1971 | B-Division Oil Shack | |
| Benner, Gerry | ETR2 | Sep 1969 – Oct 1973 | OE | Flew on during rough seas at Yankee Station just before Sasebo -- so made 4+ cruises. I remember watching bugs shamper around inside the crackers we ate, bug juice, Olongapo, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and some GREAT OE Division friends. Thanks!! |
| Babino, Bino | ADJAN | Sep 5, 1969 – Mar 30, 1973 | V1 div. | to all hands on the O boat on the 70 crews fly-2. and crash crew. any body remember the spill we had to clean up before going on the way? those black barrels in back of the bridge?it was agent orange.anybody affected. |
| Brewer, Randy | E4 | Oct 16, 1969 – Jun 29, 1973 | V-1 | Great ship have alot of good memories and some sad to. Worked with a great bunch of guys and we did work a lot of hrs. |
| Ortega, Roberto | YN3 | Oct 31, 1969 – Oct 20, 1971 | Operations/Air Intelligence | I was assigned to the Operations Office and Air Intelligence Office. I enjoyed my two WESTPAC cruises aboard the Mighty "O". |
| Murphy, George | ABH-3 | Nov 1969 – Dec 13, 1970 | V-1 Port Cat Spotter | Spotted the port cat for the final West Pac. used to spend nights with Lt. Hank Broadwell in the firetruck. Had to tolerate Chief Hudson all the time. I remember Rose, Woods, Sims, & Dickey. See flight ops on youtube. |
| Delaney Jr, Robert | ATN2 | Nov 1969 – Dec 18, 1971 | IMA | TAD from air wing VA155. Worked in the Avionics shop for both deployments. |
| Ortega, Roberto | YN3 | Nov 1, 1969 – Oct 31, 1971 | Operations Office | Hello to all my shipmates! |
| Mellis, Larry | CS 2 | Nov 15, 1969 – Jul 31, 1972 | S 2 | Good start on great career, many good times and friends retired CWO 4 1990 |
| Stricklin, Scott "Checkered Demon" | ETN3 | Nov 20, 1969 – Sep 16, 1971 | OE | OE division what a great bunch.Webster,Thomann,Gerry Benner,Zeschin Dave Sommers just to mention a few.Flight ops from the 07 level.Plus there was the gourmet food served 21 hours a day...mystery meat in four flavors...yumeee....mouthwatering, especi |
| Riddle, Charles-chip | CV 34 | Dec 1969 – 1973 | oi | oi div operations specelist ntds radar supervisor worked cic bridge lookouts would like to hear from radarmen andf flight deck personel from this time frame |
| Riddle, Charles-chip | OS3 | Dec 1, 1969 – Aug 11, 1973 | oi | like to hear from old sea dogs oi div and the friends laundry boatsmans cummunications quartermasters and anyone else that was on board at anytime |
| Marruffo, Edward/ Crazy Eddie | LI 2 | Dec 17, 1969 – Apr 15, 1972 | X | Unk here I am, have you found anyone else. How about the rest of you Old Seadogs. I remember the faces but not the names, to old and to fat. The are days I don't recognize myself. |
| Marruffo, Edward/ Crazy Eddie | LI2 | Dec 17, 1969 – May 14, 1972 | X |
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