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USS Franklin D Roosevelt (CV 42) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Franklin D Roosevelt (CV 42). 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 791 crew members registered for the USS Franklin D Roosevelt (CV 42).

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Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Grant, Jim	ABF3	1976 – 1977	V4 forward pump room	Many memories of putting her to bed, and the final cruise. Rest easy old rosey
Driscoll, James	ADAN	1976 – 1977	Flight Deck V! Fly2	Was A blue shirt.Lived In 120 man berthing under #3 wire,over head leaked,Very loud! Dated Swedish girl in Palma M, You still out there Deseree? Stood F-Deck Ctrl watches with missing A7 pilot, Reggie was a good guy.Bad and good times.The Gut Naples!
Brooks, Mike	AA	1976 – 1977	V-1	Made the last Med Cruise in V-1 division.
Mata, Ramon (Ray)	EW3	1976 – 1977	OW	Reported onboard in Sicily during the last cruise and stayed on until the decom. During decom worked in Vents and Voids followed a stint in reissue of equipment for the shipyard.
Slater, Kenny	BT2	1976 – Feb 1977	Foward Evaps	Made hers and my last cruise. Was on watch the night we collided was knocked out off the chair. Was LPO Foward evaps
Sanders, Randall / Randy	SERGEANT	1976 – 1977	A I M D	Ships Master At Arms VMA - 231 AV8A Harrier Sqdn. A I M D G. S. E. Mechanic.
Cunningham, Richard	SK3	1976 – 1977		This was my first cruise since joining the navy in April 1976. I had a friend named Gary who also worked as a storekeeper.I remember the Staits of Messina wreck, I also remember getting beaten up in Italy in an alley.
Ellis, James	BTFA	1976 – 1977	B. DIV. worked in 1c and 4a firerooms	hey" shipmates, the last cruise of the rosie. i came to rosie from sub school early 76, what a ride she was, remember standing on the fantail + bouncing up + down, was there when we landed the 1st harrier jets
Kleber, Joe (Clayborn)	BT/FA	1976 – 1977	unknown	Hey shipmates: Man I hated the navy. But the price I would pay to sail the sea on one last 6 month med cruise with all of you agian. I think i was in boiler room charlie. I also served in the forward evaperators.
Barr, Victor	AO3	1976 – Apr 21, 1977	Ships Company - Aviation Ordnance - AM Division	Made the last med cruise on the old girl....Wont forget hitting the tanker in the straits that night. Then liberty in Naples Italy was pretty cool too.
Garcia, Sil	E 2	1976 – Aug 1977	M	2 Engine rat I remember all the red necks i worked with. But all the heads were cool. Humpty Dumpty on the wall remember?
McCaffrey, Tony (Smacky)	E-2	1976 – 1977	B-Div / 2 Bravo Fireroom	Last cruise sailor. Got knocked on my ass when we hit tanker... Had a GREAT time on that old girl !!! Looking for old BT's and Evaps....Argay, Swett, Spaceman, Pollack, Mayhew, Backer, King
Malady, Matt	AA	1976 – 1977	V4	Made the last Med cruise. Was a fuels crew leader until i left on emergency leave.
Hall, Tim	ABH3	1976 – 1978	VO	Worked in the safe environment of primary flight control. Got to watch all the action on the flight deck. Man you guys worked hard in a dangerous job during flight opts. Knew a bunch of you proud to serve with all of you
Beck, Joseph	ht3joseph s beck	1976 – 1977	rdiv	I was on the Rosey's last med cruise assigned to D.C.shop I also was on the decom. Crew toPortsmouth Va.I am so proud to have served on the Rosey Mr. Barton thanks for keeping me on Decomm. Crew
Hart, James	ABF-3	1976 – 1977	V-4 Flight Deck	Was part of last Med Cruise, and on decommissioning crew. Would like to hear from other ABF that were there also
Bentley, Pat	Corporal	1976 – 1977	VMA231	WC 610 Avionics AIMD
Shires, Robert	ABE-3	1976 – 1977	V-2	Waist Cat
Holland, Jim	AN	Jan 1976 – Aug 1977	V-4
Howard, Timothy	AA	Jan 1976 – Mar 1977	V-3 Hangar deck	Wish to say a "hello" to everybody who was on the "Rosie" I knew and worked with, and that I appreciated every moment; it was a learning experience of a lifetime. I retired from Navy after 20 yrs, in "96".
Temple, Charlie	AO3	Jan 1976 – Mar 1977	Weapons Air Missles Div
Reddick, Ivan	Bmsn	Jan 1976 – 1977	2ND division Deck Dept	I remember the collision in the straits of messina Was at the helm when one of the Harrier jets was showing off for the Captain, crossing our bow and hovering just outside and forward of the island deck.
Orvis, Terry	EWCS/CWO2	Jan 1, 1976 – Apr 1, 1977	OW DIVISION	BEST GROP OF EW'S I EVER SERVED WITH MADE HISTORY FOR THE EW'S DURING THE ROOSIE FINAL CRUISE WAS HONORED TO STAY ABOARD AFTER MAKING CWO 2 TO PREPARE FOR DECOMMIISSIONING THE BADGER INTERCEPT PICTURES LIVE FOREVER
Vitiello, Henry	ABF3	Jan 7, 1976 – Aug 1, 1977	V-4	Made last cruise. Worked on Flight deck and would like to hear from other V-4 personel.
Ortiz, Fabian	E-3/ ABH	Jan 8, 1976 – Oct 8, 1978
Booth, Reese	HTFN	Jan 12, 1976 –	R	HT Shop worked for HTC Randy Kuhn. Hard work, little pay, great ports, drills drills drills, colision at sea, made the best of friends, memories of a lifetime, sad decommissioning. one of the last to leave the Rosie
Griffith, Dan (Griff)	e3	Feb 1976 – Aug 1977	2 eng	great memories ,engine room was a challenge but we made it loved the med criuse
Lackey, Bill	E-3 MM	Feb 1, 1976 – Sep 1, 1977	M	# 4 Engine room.(The Best) Med.Cruise, Naples Spain, France.
Hercenberg, Timothy. Hersh	Seaman	Feb 13, 1976 – Aug 9, 1977	CR Communications	I remember well the night we were rammed by the Oceanus. After mustering in the hangar bay I went up to the signal bridge to man a searchlight to look for bodies in the water.
Anderson, Dave	E3	Feb 15, 1976 – Jun 10, 1977	Howard gilmore	New here. Was on FDR thru decommissioning then Howard Gilmore in Sardinia Italy
Parker, Bryne	GMT1	Mar 1976 – May 1977	W	Had some very memorable Shore Patrol assignments.
Torsello, Lou	EM3	Mar 15, 1976 – Jul 3, 1977	E DIVISION	Was on board for the final Med Cruise. Transfered off two months after we returned
Szumiesz, Frank	SN 3	Mar 19, 1976 – May 7, 1977	2nd Division	I worked on the officers gangway. I also was a helmsman and had just left the bridge when we hit our starboard bow, a Liberian Tanker in the Straits of Messina. Had a great time and have some great memories.
Heck, Gordon	ABH2	Apr 1, 1976 – Oct 1, 1977	V-1
Simpson, Mike	EMFN	Apr 15, 1976 – Oct 1977	E	Worked in the Lighting Shop for EMC Beard and EM1 Panos. Also was in Safety Shop with EM3 Melchert. I was in the Forward diesel generator, Sea and Anchor detail, when we got rammed by the Liberian tanker.
Gunnels, Michael	AQ3	May 1976 – Apr 1977	VF-51	Served aboard the "Rosie" on its final curise.
Dress, Bob	AO2	May 1976 – Feb 1977	VF-51 Ordnance Shop	Would like to hear from any 'old' buddies out there. Still work for the Navy here in Jersey
Maltzahn, D.	MM3	May 3, 1976 – Aug 17, 1977	CHILL WATER AC/R	I was just 18 fresh from machinest school great lakes ill. The USS Roosevelt CV 42 broke me in the USN. 30 days in naples Maria broke my back, i miss them both as i hit the sack.The days in naples were the best, after being UA 4 days i was S2FS,.
Pasalich, Joe		May 9, 1976 – Apr 18, 1977	VF-111 Sundowners	Assigned to VF-111 Unofficial COD AT from IM3 W/C 610.I think CAG should swim for that ROMU-8 he lost. That was 10 hours of alignment.
Slater, Jim	E3	May 10, 1976 – Nov 1, 1976	Ships Navigation	I was the division damage control petty officer and made the last half of the Med Cruise.
Taylor, James	OSSN	May 13, 1976 –	OI	Made the final cruise and was aboard till the end as part of the decommissioning crew.
Clinton, Marquis	BME3	May 17, 1976 – Oct 24, 1978	boat crew	Hi all; been a long time, I was setting here thinking of the old days and found this web page
Mertens, Robert	bt.fn	May 28, 1976 – Jul 14, 1977	USS Franklin D Roosevelt	worked in 4 Charley boiler room as btfn burnerman. put my car on number 1 catapult for last trip up north. did my mess cook in habitability. they thought I was ht .did about 6 months until they found me out and sent me to 4 Charley under bt1 reed.
Wills (Parcell), Chris "Possum"	AMH3	Jun 1976 – Apr 1977	VA-215 Barn Owls	Remember the night we collided with the freighter in the Straits of Messina! Anxious to hear from anyone who served with me, particularly from VA-215 airframe shop. My rack was 1 deck below #1 wire, those Harriers shook the whole compartment!
Schulze, Don "Dutch"	AMH3	Jun 1976 – Apr 1977	VF-111 Sundowners (the BEST fighter squadron)	Proud member of the infamous Sundowners of VF-111, as part of the even more infamous Crud Crew (also known as Corrosion Control). We made those birds shine! Anybody remember the girl who mooned the ship as we left the states? (I still have that pic)
Kyzer, George		Jun 1976 – Apr 1977	va215 line turd shirts	remember the hit well. cut that ship from the waterline to the superstructure.krazy
Singletary, Emmett	EMC	Jun 1976 – Sep 30, 1977	e	I made the last med cruise and then was on the de commishing crew
Tanner, Bruce	AO3	Jun 1976 – Apr 1977	VA-153 AIMD	I would like to hear from any of the guys who were in AIMD. AO Shop 76-77. There were two of us from each squadron and 5 marines from the Hairier squadron plus a couple of ships company. I still remember everyone.
Troche, Pedro E. (Pete)	E3	Jun 6, 1976 – Aug 27, 1977	R Division	Looking for any old buddies from my time on the Rosie . Such as R J Wilson, Upshaw ,Hicks, Varner, Garcia , Al Shaw and any others . Would love to hear from you guys .
Martin, John	Corporal/E-4	Jun 14, 1976 – Apr 21, 1977	VMA-231 Ordnance	I served on Rosey's last Med Cruise, in VMA-231 Ordnance Shop, it was my 1st cruise, but not my last, but it was the BEST ! Semper Fidelis!
Johnson, Dave	EM1	Jun 16, 1976 – May 5, 1977	E	I was LPO for the Aft Engineering spaces
Soto, Julio	AEAA	Jul 1, 1976 – Sep 30, 1977	AIMD IM3
Riden, Jeff	AT3	Aug 1976 – Mar 1977	RVAW110 Det4	Decommissioning cruise to the Med and the excitement of 'meeting' the freighter in the Straits of Messina. I remember that night very well.
Foubister, Allan	Airman recruit	Aug 7, 1976 –	V2 Cats	Was centerdeck operator, last MED cruise... Admiral Harry Train flagship, Captain Bordone, XO Captain Rollins.
Williams, Benjamin	SKSN	Aug 12, 1976 – May 15, 1977	S-1	Reported aboard in 1976 shortly before she left Mayport for her final Med cruise.
Richardson, Christopher	MS3	Aug 22, 1976 – Apr 22, 1977	Flag Staff
Wilson, Michael C.	EM-3	Sep 1976 – Oct 1977	E	"NOE CEAMO NUMERO UNO" "we are number one" CAPT. Bordones favorite saying
Falkenberg, Dale Falk	AA	Sep 1976 – May 1977	V2 Cats
Porr, Rich	RM3	Sep 1976 – Jul 1977	communication	Rosie was the first ship I served on after C school...I also remember the collison with the Oceanis grain tanker as well as when the Test polit for the Harrier flew on board the wrong way...bow to stern...
Johnson, Edward	IC2	Sep 1976 – Jul 1977	E Division	Was a great ship!!!!
Cash, Jeffrey Allen	E4 MM	Sep 14, 1976 – 1977	engineering	Caught ship in Naples Italy,onboard when we had a collision at sea.Finished last med cruise,returned to Mayport Florida.Loaded cars onboard,to decommision ship in Norfolk Virginia."NUMERO UNO"
Honey, David	MSSN	Sep 15, 1976 – May 1977	Supply VA-215 Barn Owls	Got married the 3rd of September and orders to be on "Rosie" ASAP. Had my first Med Cruise and Rosies last.
Ortiz, Fabian (Brooklyn)	E-3 ABH	Sep 18, 1976 – May 15, 1977	V-1	rememer nights on flight deck and that good old BUG-JUICE,
Roberts, Robert "leo"	ATAA	Sep 26, 1976 – Apr 1977	HC-1 DET 3	Reported aboard on my 19th birthday. Assigned to Ships Store for the first half of the last cruise running plane parts at night. Was standing on the hanger deck during the Messina collision. Short timer when we got back to North Island.
Wonch, Dale	fr	Oct 1976 – Oct 1977	M	Did my mess cooking then was put into #4 Eng. Rm and #4 Generator room, MM1 Roberts was my LPO, Got a Decommissioning Coin when left the ship my very first command in the Navy was 17 !/2 years old.
Evans, Frank	AMS3	Oct 1, 1976 – Jan 17, 1977	VF-111 AIRFRAMES	MISSED SHIPS MOVEMENT AND GOT BACK ONBOARD IN ROTA. FIRST LIBERTY IN NAPLES AND WAS WASTED. I REMEMBER THE TANKER HIT, WAS IN FORWARD BEARTHING WHEN IT HIT. FLEW OFF IN GENOA AND WENT BACK TO THE STATES.
Nye, Kevin	AA	Oct 1, 1976 – Oct 1, 1977	Dental	Was the short dental striker on the last Med Cruise.Was my first duty in the USN. Stayed in until 12/89 as was a corpsman with the FMF. I am a Maine Guide and now married and live in Opp, Alabama. John 3:16
Steve, Miller	AOAA	Oct 3, 1976 – Jul 1977	Weapons Bay Shop	I checked on the day before we left for the med. then when we got transfered to norfolk, I got transfered to the John F. Kennedy but the best memories are of the Rosie
Sheets, John	SA/SR	Oct 4, 1976 – Jun 4, 1977	Second	First Cruise
Ponder, Rick	CPL E-4	Oct 10, 1976 – Apr 26, 1977	VMA 231	I WAS ON THE USS ROSIE AS A HARRIER MECHANIC WHAT A TIME WE HAD I TELL MY 3 KIDS ABOUT THE GREAT PEOPLE I WAS AROUND THAT MEANS NAVY AND MARINES I REMEMBER RUNNING INTO THE TANKER SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF ME
Bright, Claude	an	Oct 17, 1976 – Nov 17, 1977	hangar	whats up looking for frinds and coworkers on the rosie
Coates, Paul	AA	Nov 1976 – Jul 1977	V-3 Hangar Deck	To my former Division Mates on the Rosey. I was V-3 Division and came aboard the Rosey on her final cruise. I too remember the impact of that Liberian Tanker. I was doing Hangar deck sprinkler head checks.
Williamson, Garry	e-1	Nov 13, 1976 – 1977	A-Division	I was in the chilled water shop and had the privilage of being on the last cruise, still have the last med cruise patch. Hard to believe it has been so many years.
Wareham Jr, James	L/CPL	Dec 15, 1976 – Sep 22, 1977	MARINE DETACHMENT	LAST CREW TO SERVE,CAUGHT THE SHIP IN NAPLES ITALY AFTER THE COLLISION WITH THE TANKER.HAD TO GUARD THE ITALIAN WELDERS BY GUNPOINT.
Keane, John	QM/3	Dec 24, 1976 – May 1977	Navigation	I most remember the night of the collision in the Straits of Messina. I was a young QM/3 onboard for less than a month. I was the stbd wing bearing taker that night and had a birds eyeview as the Liberian grain hauler ran into us.
Wagner, Woody	RMSA	Dec 28, 1976 – Jul 1, 1977	CR	During decommissioning, I transferred to the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) until June1980
Saldana, G.	YN3	1977 – 1978		I served on The Roosevelt when it made it's final Med-Cruise and then returned to Portsmouth, Va. where it decommissioned.
Barr, Victor	AO3	Jan 1977 – Apr 21, 1977	Shipboard Ordance	Would have to search the exact dates I was onboard. But only did the last med cruise, at the time thought I was in hell, but looking back it was some of the best times of my life. Left with early out on the day we came back from the cruise in '7
Deppen, Steve	EW3	Jan 1977 – Apr 1977	OW	Reported to the Rosie in Naples after C school. My first day at sea, ever, was the night we collided with the Liberian grain carrier. I learned how to "EW" on the Rosie. It has served me well.
Petrie, John	EM1	Mar 1977 – Aug 1977	e
Rigg, Terry (Chrome)	PN2	Jun 1, 1978 – Jun 1, 1983	X Division
Thoma, Robert (Combat)	OS2	1979 – 1981	OI
Bradfield, Jeff		1984 – 1987
Bradfield, Jeff	E4 BT	May 15, 1984 – Sep 27, 1987	boiler tech
Wilson, Patrick	f3	Jul 1995 – Nov 7, 1997	a gang	valve / fire pump shop with mm6jones and mm2 smitty

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