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USS Midway (CV 41) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Midway (CV 41). 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 2170 crew members registered for the USS Midway (CV 41).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1951 | 1952 – 1954 | 1957 | 1958 – 1959 | 1960 – 1961 | 1962 – 1963 | 1964 – 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 – 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell, Jeff | MM3 | 1979 – 1981 | M | |
| Brown, James | EM3 | 1979 – 1981 | A | The best 2 years of my Navy Career. Would like to get in touch with some old shipmates. |
| Woodford, Jim | SSGT | 1979 – 1980 | Aviation Supply AWP, VMFP-3 Det "C" | Midway Magic - all the way! |
| Rourke, David | BM3 | 1979 – 1983 | Deck | |
| Spoo, Tim | SGT | 1979 – 1980 | VMAQ-2 Com/Nav/Radar | Wish I was back on the Midway sailing into Subic Bay! |
| Cabarles, Jessie | MMFN | 1979 – 1981 | M-Division | #3 screw crew,,,,,,,,,,,,great times, seen exotic places. Brought back memories when I revisited her in san diego. |
| Franke, Al | AK2 | 1979 – 1981 | S-6/VA-93 | Long time ago but good memories. |
| Kowal, Garry | ABFC | 1979 – 1982 | V4 | Looking for old shipmates |
| Leegstra, Mark | MM3 | 1979 – 1980 | A DIVISION | What a trip |
| Perry, Dave | ICC | 1979 – 1981 | E Div | |
| Hibbler, Nat | Sergeant | 1979 – Mar 5, 1980 | VMAQ-2 DETAILS YANKEE | I was a Marine Plane Captain, earned my Shellback. Flight deck was gruesome work, but it was rewarding to be part of the "Midway Magic" and Gonzo Station during the original Iran hostages crisis. |
| Heath, Eric | AQ3 | 1979 – 1982 | IM-3 | |
| Williams, David | E3/fireman | 1979 – 1981 | A division | |
| Hutchins, Lawrence | RMC | 1979 – 1981 | Communications | |
| Valentine, Kevin | AC3 | 1979 – 1981 | OC | I was privileged to serve with some of the sharpest Air Traffic Controllers on the planet. |
| Gatwod, David..dave Lol | ABE-2 | 1979 – Aug 1981 | V-2 arresting gear | Very proud of my service and fellow shipmates. The job we accomplished and battle readiness of meeting our missions inspire a lot of pride. |
| Way, Jeff | ABHAN | Jan 1979 – Feb 1981 | V-3 | Great Ship |
| Pellon, Anthony (Tony) | FN | Jan 1979 – Feb 1981 | E | Midway was the best and none of my other ships came close as far as the fun I had. When ever I daydream about the Navy, my memories are about the Midway. |
Sprague, Gere  | BMC | Jan 1979 – Nov 30, 1981 | 2ND | GREAT SHIP AND GREAT CREW |
| Richards, Carter | mm3 | Jan 1979 – Dec 1981 | m division | worked in 2 engine with a great crew.great memories and still keep in touch with alot of my shipmates.midway magic |
| Bailey, Drew | Fn | Jan 1979 – Jan 1981 | A div EA01 | Love the ship! as much as I love the P.I. ! If i can love to go back to the P.I. and stay! |
| Costello, Daniel J. | LI 2 | Jan 1979 – Jan 1981 | X-1 | |
| Lewis, Matt | E-3 | Jan 1, 1979 – Jan 1, 1981 | M | ROBIN WELLS,CHRIS PALUMBO SHIPMATES #4 MAIN ENGINE/JAPAN |
| Parks, Matt | os1 | Jan 1, 1979 – Jan 1, 1980 | operations | I was young and didn't know how good I had it. I love you no sh_t buy me drink!! One of the first five Blacks to serve in operations and I blew it. I wish I could do it over. Thanks Midway I 've learned alot from my tour |
| Thomas, Wendell | cpl | Jan 1, 1979 – Dec 11, 1980 | VMFP-3 | What a great time in our lives, good friends and good times we had. |
| Swann, Mark | SM3 | Jan 3, 1979 – Feb 3, 1981 | CS | |
| Leaming, Jack | MM1 | Jan 5, 1979 – Jan 20, 1981 | M-Div | I know io about 20 guys who were on at this time in 79 and 80. We have had a few reunions. I am in San Diego CA jackleaming@att.net |
| Moore, John | yn3 | Jan 13, 1979 – Apr 25, 1981 | S-1 Supply Yeoman | left midway went to a school in meridan ms, then went to VP squadran 49 out of jax fla, was involved in accident in Italy, and forced to be medically retire from navy. have since lived my life outside the military, |
| White, Ernest | E3 | Jan 15, 1979 – Dec 19, 1982 | communications | I loved being on the Midway. All was good until the collision |
| Lee, Kenny | SK3 | Feb 1979 – Dec 1980 | S1 | |
| Lobert, Dan | AE-1 | Feb 1979 – Jan 1983 | IM-3 | Looking for shipmates |
| Berry, Tom | MMFN | Feb 1979 – Aug 1981 | A Division | Member of A Division Steam Heat Shop. |
| Jones, David | AQ2 | Feb 1979 – Jun 1981 | VF-151 | Crazy times serving on the Midway in VF-151! I'd like to hear from any of my shipmates. |
| Gallegos, Andrew | MM 2 | Feb 10, 1979 – Feb 10, 1981 | M | |
| Fischer, Bob/fish | GMT1 | Feb 20, 1979 – Feb 16, 1981 | W | Looking for anyone in W Divison. |
| Parker, Joseph/gonzo | AO-2 | Feb 23, 1979 – Feb 21, 1982 | VF-151 Ordnance | Most fun and fear I ever had!! I was the Ordie who pulled the Pilot and RIO out of the Phantom after the wreck w/ the Cactus. That ship bounced those planes around as if they were Tinker Toys. I am amazed we did'nt sink! |
| Lowe, Tim | RM2 | Mar 1979 – Mar 1981 | OC | Served onboard while she was in Yokosuka. Made 3 different IO's including the bad on in the straights. Great Ship! Great Crew!! |
| Hagen, Ken | EM3 | Mar 1979 – Apr 1981 | E | Enjoyed serving on the Midway. Wonderful memories and look forward to visiting the Midway in San Diego. |
| Ralston, Maurice | AQ1 | Mar 15, 1979 – Sep 18, 1980 | VA-93 | Great Time |
| Gallegos, Andy | Machinist Mate PO2 | Mar 15, 1979 – May 15, 1981 | M Division | Hey! |
| Hijar, Phillip | SN | Mar 15, 1979 – Mar 1, 1985 | NAVY USN | |
| Kittilson, Randy "Kitt" | EW2 | Mar 17, 1979 – Jul 10, 1982 | OW | three IO's |
| Shoemaker, Rober | HT3 | Apr 1979 – Jul 15, 1982 | R | Great ship. Had a really good time onboard. Hope to see her again in San Diego |
| Berry, Tom | Machinist Mate Fireman | Apr 1979 – Feb 1981 | A Division | Go Steam Heat shop. Looking for anyone that served with me in Steam Heat on the Midway in 79, 80 or 81 |
| Hatton, Michael | e3 | Apr 1979 – | cic | loved the uss midway and the time i spent aboard |
| French, Steve "pooch" | CV 41 | Apr 1, 1979 – Apr 7, 1981 | B | 3A fireroom & B.R. shop. I remember Bace, Barton, Adams,Bettencourt,Paulson,Rocco,Cheeks,Dickerson,Good times in P.I. Hong Kong,Perth,Mombassa..... I can forget the water jet & punching tubes in stmdrum.Out in 82' as B.T. topwatch LPD - 5 |
| Tenborg, Ken | MM3 | Apr 19, 1979 – Apr 17, 1982 | M | Top Watch 4 Main Engine. Met a lot of great people and went to a hell of a lot of great places. |
| McClatchey, William | LCdr | May 5, 1979 – Nov 5, 1979 | H-Div Medical Officer | Started in Yokosuka, went down to the Phillipines, off Viet Nam. Came on as the only internist in sick bay. |
| Wing, Mark | MS3 | May 7, 1979 – May 20, 1981 | S-2 | Transfered from NAS Pensacola to The Midway, My 1st ship, And what a great Lady she Was/Is. I was the Cook for Captain T.F. Brown lll. Admiral Kirksey 7th Fleet. and Captain (Hoagy) Charmicheal. great duty, great times. |
| Craig Jr, Paul | E-3 | May 10, 1979 – May 5, 1981 | G-3 | |
| Bennett, Robert | AS1 (ASW) | May 11, 1979 – Aug 13, 1984 | IM 4 | had a good time |
| Mulkeen, Rob | RM2 | May 14, 1979 – Jul 19, 1981 | COMMUNICATIONS | Mid a way - neigh! |
| Williams, Eldridge | E5/RM2 | May 15, 1979 – Jun 15, 1982 | cr | this was my first ship. got there as an e3/rmsn, left as an e5/rm2. lived in yokohama. loved japan. midway was a great ship with a great crew. really enjoyed the philippines and australia and those steel beach picnics |
| Stampley, Easy | PC-3 | May 29, 1979 – May 29, 1982 | X | Midway great first command loved the port of call |
| Mellor, Gary | AK3 | Jun 1979 – Jun 1981 | S-6 | Also onboard with VQ-1 in 1983/1984. |
| Henry, Rich | OS2 RICH HENRY | Jun 5, 1979 – Dec 15, 1983 | OI.Div | miss all you guys up in cic. P johnson M johnson B hompech hoss chief smith masterchief lambert J cloud & many more. i live in canastota ny retired contractor enjoy fishing & thinking of the good times |
| Green, Vernon | RM2 | Jun 15, 1979 – Jun 20, 1981 | Communications | Great, Great memories and shipmates....and i do miss Olongapo City......and Japan..... |
| Locke, Michael (Mel) | BTFN | Jun 18, 1979 – May 15, 1981 | B | Was In 1 Baker 2 years. |
| Stevens, Jeff | AT2 | Jun 20, 1979 – Jun 20, 1982 | IM3 | Worked in 610 IM3 AIMD Com/Nav till 1980 then transferred to the Cal Lab. Was TAD from VF-161 entire tour. |
| Matthews, Robert | AN/AK3 | Jun 21, 1979 – Feb 20, 1983 | V-3/S-6 | |
| Easter, Lonnie | FN - BT 2 | Jun 29, 1979 – Nov 16, 1983 | B Div 1-A Boiler Room | USS Midway CV-41
Official United States Navy Photograph
Engineering Department
Photo by PM3 Dietz on 09 DEC 1982
View 'back then' Photo |
| Devonde, Jeff | Jul 1, 1979 – Sep 26, 1981 | Ships Serviceman | Was I your Barber or served you a cold drink at the Ship's Store? | |
| Brackett, Dean | MMFN | Jul 10, 1979 – Jul 28, 1980 | A | Hey out there??? |
| Moore, Barclay | RMCS | Jul 16, 1979 – Oct 18, 1982 | COMMUNICATIONS | 'MIDWAY MAGIC "TIMES TWO" SERVED ABOARD AGAIN DEC 86-DEC89. BEST TIME WAS AS "I" DIVISION INSTRUCTOR/OIC TEACHING JAPANESE CULTURE AND OTHER COURSES TO NEWLY ARRIVING SHIPMATES. HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED YOUR TOUR(S) |
| Willett, Dan/ D.r. | HM | Jul 20, 1979 – Oct 29, 1981 | Medical | The best time of my life!! alot of living, friendships, B.T. Love, Doc Rock, Clint G my mentor, Chief Wally, all the many surgeons, Rick T, get in touch with me!!!!!!!!! |
| Stoehr, Jack (Mr P) | FN/IC3 | Jul 29, 1979 – Jul 28, 1981 | E | HAD A GREAT TIME WHILE ONBOARD, EXCEPT FOR THE HOSTAGE BS. LEARNED ALOT FROM IC1 HILLIS, IC2 TRAINHAM & ICC PERRY. I'LL NEVER FORGET THE BREAK TONY MCGUIRE GAVE ME THOUGH, AND HE KNOWS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT DOWN I TELEX AFTER DIV. PARTY |
| Hamilton, Mark | E-3 | Jul 31, 1979 – Jun 14, 1983 | deck dept. 4th division | I loved serving on the Midway, and I sure miss my buddies like Harold Tornabene "Rocky" and Jeff Shackelford. The Indian Ocean cruise was a memory, I'll never forget like crossing the Equator, and the initiation. |
| Hamilton, John | E-3 | Jul 31, 1979 – Jun 14, 1983 | 4th deck dept. | I remember the Indian Ocean Cruise very well! It's just like yesterday, when I look back. I can remember being in the anchor room ( How do You spell focsal)? well anyway The USS. Midway was a great ship. |
| Panza, Timothy | MM3 | Aug 1979 – Aug 1981 | M-DIV | 2 GROUP EM22 |
| Diaz, Gustavo | electricians mate fireman | Aug 10, 1979 – Aug 6, 1981 | aviation and ordnance support work center | Enjoyed my time serving on the midway.Served In Different Departments.Just wondering what happened to my old boss from the movie booth. |
| Richerzhagen, William B. "Rich" | ABH-1 | Sep 1979 – Dec 1984 | V-3 | This is a great site. I look foward to hearing from other members from way back then. |
| Fisher, Danny | ABH/E-3 | Sep 1979 – Sep 1981 | V-1 | the time i spent on board the Midway was a life time of memories,and experiances,,GONZO STATION the flight deck was the place to be ,served as rescue man #1 on the crash crew ,proud to have served onboard the MIDWAY |
| Peck, Evan (Rooski) | AD4 | Sep 1979 – Sep 1981 | VA-115 | I dont miss Gonzo Station |
| Foden, John | E-3 | Sep 1979 – Mar 8, 1982 | OZ | Never thought I would miss the My Ship and all the great men that I served with. It was The best time of my life... |
| Tower, Brett | AC-2 | Sep 1979 – Oct 1981 | OC | It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Wouldn't trade it for the world. Midway Majutsu. Gonzo Station Cobo cottage. Just a few and don't forget Subic Bay P.I. |
| Patten, Jim | CORPORAL | Sep 10, 1979 – Feb 13, 1980 | VMFP-3 | Gonzo Station! |
| Nelson, Ron | Sep 10, 1979 – Oct 13, 1981 | "W" | The most memorable 24 months of my entire 26 year Naval Career. Definately the good old days! The best liberty the Navy had to offer! Remember when we got hit on the port side by the tanker "Cactus" in 1980? Holy Cow! | |
| Tardivo Sr., Devo | e3 | Sep 11, 1979 – 1983 | supply | |
| Rast, Gunter | AT1 | Oct 1979 – Oct 1982 | IM3 | |
| Lowe, Larry | po2 | Oct 1979 – Oct 1981 | v4 | |
| Harper, Michael | E-3 | Oct 7, 1979 – Mar 24, 1983 | officers mess/cook | i loved the midway |
| Gagne, Jay | HT | Oct 7, 1979 – Apr 10, 1980 | R | |
| Norenberg, Steve | AMH 3 | Oct 10, 1979 – Oct 10, 1981 | AIMD/VA-56 | I had a great time and enough memories to last a lifetime. I feel a strong sense of pride to have served on such a great Lady. Midway Magic Greatest ship in the fleet. |
| Johnson, Ron | AMH-3 | Oct 21, 1979 – Apr 22, 1982 | VA-93 line and airframes | Had a good time. Ready to go back. I miss Japan and the PI. |
| Ahlf, John | ABH2 | Oct 30, 1979 – Jun 6, 1982 | V-1 | Best bunch of men I ever worked with. The Elite of the Fleet |
| Barras, David/radar | BM3 | Nov 1979 – Oct 1983 | 1,2,3,4 | served with Dittman,Drewick,Stone,Stanton,eStrada |
| West, Mark | ABE/AN | Nov 1979 – Sep 1981 | cats/v2 | i worked with jim smallwood,mark lewis jim wolfe& other great guys best time of my life,wished i would have stayed longer.mark west. |
| Harvey, Jonathan | ABF 3 Jonathan Harvey | Nov 1979 – Dec 1981 | V-4 | Calling all ABF's, ABH's ABE's and all my friends on the Midway during that time... Get at me! Planning a reunion in San Diego 2014. You can also find me on Facebook! Midway Magic Can Do! Carry on! View 'now' Photo |
| Berryhill, Allen “skip” | AT1 | Nov 5, 1979 – Oct 2, 1982 | IM-3 | Initially SACE Shop, W/C 650. Later, Calibration Lab, W/C 670. |
| Lane, Tim | AMH3 | Nov 9, 1979 – Dec 21, 1982 | HC-1 | Would love to hear from the Old shipmates from Hc-1 and other squadrons. Work tad in mess deck and chiefs coup cleaner |
| Myers, Mark | AMS3 | Nov 20, 1979 – Oct 30, 1981 | VA-56/IM-2 DIV | Was sent to VA56 after which I was assigned to AIMD Airframes and tire shop |
| Bain, Tim | E-4/AMS3 | Nov 20, 1979 – Apr 23, 1982 | aircraft VA-93 | |
| Ahlf, John | ABH2 | Nov 28, 1979 – Jun 6, 1982 | V-1 | |
| Ahlf, John | ABH2 | Nov 29, 1979 – Jun 6, 1982 | V-1 | Giving a shout out to my former "Dawgs" from the old V-1 Gonzo crew. Looking to go to the boat sometime 2010 with Smitty, May, Tom, "T" & any others we can get hold of. |
| Chaney, Alvin (Al) | AT3 | Dec 1979 – Nov 1982 | IM-3/VAQ-136 | |
| Johnson, Ricky | FN | Dec 1, 1979 – Dec 1, 1981 | B & R | At the beginning as a non-rate, I served in B-Divison. Evently transfered to R-Division working in the D.C. Shop. I also served as a member of the "Flying Squad." Promoted in Annapolis to HT3 and HT2 before my discharge. |
| Lafleur, Emil | E-4 | Dec 15, 1979 – May 23, 1983 | VA-93 LINE CONTROL | WORKING THE FLIGHT DECK WAS GREAT |
| Williams, Roy | AMH-3 | Dec 25, 1979 – Jul 1982 | HC-1 DET 2 | Wonderful ship great times and great friends on midway magic. do you remember the collision we had in 1980 and we had to limp back to PI. I never thought I could get tired of PI! |
| Alba, Andre | ASE3 | Dec 25, 1979 – Nov 17, 1981 | aimd IM-4 | |
| Karzin, Kevin | RM2 | Dec 29, 1979 – Nov 20, 1982 | Communications |
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