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USS Tarawa (CV 40) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Tarawa (CV 40). 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 146 crew members registered for the USS Tarawa (CV 40).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1951 | 1952 – 1955 | 1956 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathenson, Robert | FTSN | 1952 – 1953 | FOX | |
| Peercy, Bob | AO 2ND CLASS | 1952 – 1954 | Ship's Co. Aviation Ordnance | Made 2 Med Cruises. Second one went through Suez canal and around the world. In port I went temporarily to transportation division as driver. Had a ball!!!! |
| Cuccia, Joe Cuch | Seaman First Class | 1952 – Jul 13, 1954 | Store Keeper | Does anyone remember Valentines in Austrailia? I was on the port side gun mount, loading ammo. |
| Mann, Ed | AN | 1952 – 1956 | V1H | I was the only one aboard ship that formed a skin and scuba diving club, as the sport was just getting going. I would love to hear from anyone in my group or remember it. |
| Connally, Maigen | AOAN | 1952 – 1955 | Unknown | I am a granddaughter of Thomas Connally who served aboard the Tarawa for the world tour. I have dozens of photos from his time aboard this ship and would love to share with anyone interested. |
| Freymoyer, Richard (Dick) | EM2 | Feb 15, 1952 – May 1, 1955 | E | Assigned to the IC gang, because of my schooling at Bliss Electrical School, Mongomery Collage) in Washington,DC. & graduating 2nd in my class. Discarged, worked as an Electrical Engineer at Met-Ed. Have 3 Children,8 grandchildren & 2 Grang |
| Barry, Bob | RD3 | Mar 1952 – Oct 1955 | OI | The OI Division has reunions annually, usually in May.I will be happy to provide infomation to any former OI Division officer or crewman via E-Mail. My e-mail address is interpak1@msn.com |
| Hull, Paul | 3RD CLASS | Apr 6, 1952 – Apr 11, 1956 | v1f | |
| Ballisty, Robert | Petty Officer 3rd Class | Jul 4, 1952 – 1956 | abe | |
| Nathenson, Robert | Aug 1952 – Nov 1954 | FOX | ||
| Nathenson, Robert | SN | Sep 1952 – Nov 1954 | Fox | Anybody know the whereabouts of P.J. Hurt from Covinton , KY?0gk15 |
| Meyer, Robert | CPL - USMC | Oct 1952 – Nov 1952 | VMF 114 | My father served aboard for 2 months, October - November 1952. He was an airman in the USMC. He never talked alot about it, does anyone remember him? Contact me about ship information, I have an "EXTENSIVE" collection of items from the ship. |
| Kurciviez, Bradford/brad | Oct 1952 – May 1956 | Fox | ||
| Gianzero, Patsy | FN | Oct 1952 – Sep 1955 | A | Was in A Division diesel room also was engineer on liberty boats |
| Altmann, Ray | AK3 | Oct 1952 – Apr 1956 | V2 AND S1 | Great memories and lasting friendships - Especially of the Air Department office crew, Ted, Don, Wuerfel, Easter, Clapp, Marty and others. Also remember Cilff from Aviation supply. Wonderful four years!!! |
| McCord, Richard R. Mac | MM/2 Top Watch | Oct 1952 – Mar 23, 1956 | M | It was a great experience , but wouldnt re-up for 6 years for a bonus of $800.00! Met & worked with some great guys . Still keep in touch with several shipmates. |
| Ferguson, Jim | AIRMAN | Oct 15, 1952 – Jul 2, 1953 | Flight Deck | Enjoyed The cruse to Gitmo and the Med. Want to hear from/about Sisco and 'Killer' Clay. 904 260-9432 |
| Mann, Ed | AN | Oct 24, 1952 – Jul 20, 1956 | V1H | Would like to hear from anyone in hagar deck division. I had the only skin diving group on the ship. |
| Schaal, Hank | FTC3 | 1953 – Mar 13, 1955 | FOX | |
| Shaffer, Cecil (Shaf) | FP2 | 1953 – Apr 1955 | R | I WOULD ENJOY HEARING FROM PAST FRIENDS EMAIL ADDRESS cjshaf@verizon .net |
| Digiacomo, Frank | AVIATION BOATSWAINS MATE AIRMAN | Jan 2, 1953 – Nov 15, 1953 | Arresting Gear | Enjoyed my time on the Tarawa. The 53 Med cruise was great experience. Had some great liberties. |
| Mascarelli, John | Seaman | May 1953 – Jun 1956 | Ship services | Liked the Caribbean Cruise |
| Kosek, John | AB3 | Jun 1953 – Aug 18, 1956 | V1H | Was a Plane DSorector on the Hangar Deck. Great world cruise, great stay aboard my second home. I still miss her. |
| Diggins, Jay 'Digger' | AT3 | Sep 1953 – Oct 1954 | CAG3 VF102 | World cruise was great, would like to hear from VF102 guys or anyone who remembers me; JYNNDI@AOL.COM |
Dahlhausen, Bill  | third class petty officer | Sep 1953 – Apr 1955 | s-2 division | this is for my father who just tuned 80. He often talks about the world tour cruise. i would like any information on a reunion for the world cruise or the USS Tarawa cv-40 crew members. This would be something special |
| Stubblefield, John L. "Stubby" | Nov 24, 1953 – Feb 3, 1955 | John "Stubby" Stubblefield was my father. He died in 1990. Served on the Tarawa the dates listed. He told me stories of going around the world. I have his Shellback certificate. Looking for anyone who knew him. Pls email. stubby@cebridge.net | ||
| Schaublin, Frank | 1954 – 1958 | My Father served sometime between 1954 - 1958. I was just wondering if anyone remembers him. Or would happen to have some old photos to share. Unfortunately he passed away in 1977 when I was too young to remember any of his stories. | ||
| Kliegl, Richard (Dick) | Aviation boatswain mate second class | 1954 – Jan 1957 | Hanger deck | |
| Largent, Donald M. | Feb 1954 – Dec 1955 | Marines | This in for my dad, who passed away in 1999. He was a Marine & served aboard the Tarawa from 2/1954 thru 12/1955. If anyone remembers him please email me at bearhugs@q.com, stories or pix would be great. Thanks, Laura Martin | |
| Whitaker, Don | AD2 | Feb 15, 1954 – Aug 1954 | CVG-3 VF 102 | Transfered from USS Wasp at Yokosuka 2/15/54 and finished World Cruise with VF 102 |
| Lizee, Donald | IM2 | Mar 1954 – Dec 1955 | X | Looking for anyone in X Division |
| Yost, Clyde | IC3 | Jul 19, 1954 – Jun 21, 1958 | I am entering my Uncle Clyde Yost, he has passed away October 12, 1989, and I obtained his Service Records. If anyone happens to have a picture of my Uncle or served with him, I am writing a book on the Yosts. | |
| Wanthal, Paul | MUSN | Aug 1954 – Dec 1954 | QM | I was in the ship's band, playing bass drum & piano.Stood seagoing watches as one of two forward lookouts on the 08 level. Left in Boston Dec. 1954. Reassigned. Anyone remember? |
| Ault, Dick | E4 | Sep 1954 – Nov 1956 | Hangar | Would love to hear from any of the guys who knew me. Hey Dick Zappe, Chuck Oliver, where are you? |
| Hall, Verner Aka Bugs | FN | 1955 – 1959 | A STEAM HEAT GANG | looking for anyone steam heat from 55 to 59 |
| Binette, Joseph | Unknown | 1955 – 1957 | Unknown | I'm Joe Binette's guardian. He has memory problems but remembers serving on USS Tarawa w/ Capt Shannon. Says he was a helmsman. SSA reveals he was employed by Navy from 1955-1957. If you knew him please contact me |
| McGuire, Jim | MM3 | 1955 – | A Division | I didn't realize it at the time, but my time in the Navy laid the groundwork for a very successful career later in civilian life. |
| Spore, William | Mm2c | 1955 – 1960 | A | Served aboard for USS Tarawa CVS-49 for 5 years |
| Zwick, Howard | YN3 | 1955 – 1956 | Gunnery Office | After breaking my ear drum in sub school I was assigned to the USS Tarawa CV40 while in ship was in Boston dry dock. |
| Renner, Jim | MM 2 | Jan 15, 1955 – Jun 11, 1958 | I was in charge of Boiler Repair and Smoke Watch.Shared the coffee mess with the Oil King. Always had coffee on, guitars and country music going and the work was always done. Great time and a good bunch of guys.Discharged in Newport RI. | |
| Adams, William B. | HM3 | Feb 1955 – Jun 1957 | H | |
| Giguinto, Joseph | FIREMAN/BT | Feb 8, 1955 – Aug 14, 1959 | B | Hell of a ship. Hell of a crew. Best four years of my life,especially the port of Rio Dejaneiro. |
| Adams, Louis | HM3 | Feb 8, 1955 – May 12, 1957 | H | |
| Renner, Jim | MM 2 | Mar 1955 – Jun 9, 1958 | B BoilerRepair Shop | |
| Vincent, John | AIRMAN | Mar 5, 1955 – Aug 4, 1957 | gas | would like to hear from anybody in that division |
| Wismer, Franklin | SN | Mar 6, 1955 – Dec 7, 1957 | Boat | |
| Dejongh, Jerry | SN | Mar 10, 1955 – May 30, 1958 | Operations,, O-P photo lab | A wonderful part of my life. Met many shipmates I am still in touch with. |
| Swartzfager, Edward | DC3 | Mar 15, 1955 – May 1, 1958 | R- | worked in Co2 shop and Hull tool issue. |
| Clarke, Velven | Seaman Apprentice | Apr 1955 – 1957 | B | |
| Darragh, John | 40 | May 1, 1955 – May 1, 1959 | Clerk | My Father- John Darragh Sr. (New Jersey)-served aboard CVS-40- 1955 thru 59. He told me many stories about life on the Tarawa, going to Rio, Rotterdam, Belgium and crossing the Equator. Just wondering if anyone remembered him? |
| Marsolek, Rouch | IC ! | May 15, 1955 – Aug 15, 1958 | E | It was a very interesting 4 years but way too long. |
| Hilscher, Joseph W. | MM3 | Jul 10, 1955 – | CVS-40 | Would like to here from any one that was in a-div from 55 to 59 was in hydralics for a short time then went to refers for the rest of my tour.I work for a mm1 can,t remember his lat name he was call Floyd.He was tough but fare.BU1 Hilscher ret |
| Skrzysowski, Frank (Ski) | EM2 | Aug 1955 – Sep 1957 | E | Worked at #2 generator/switchboard, forward lightingm and battery locker Remember Eugene (Tilley) Morse EM1, EMC Kane, EMC Von Luders. EM1 lawrence and EM2 Cantu |
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