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USS America (CV 66) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS America (CV 66). 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 2907 crew members registered for the USS America (CV 66).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 – 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubbink, Donald H. | FN | 1969 – 1973 | ||
| Bassett, Steve | BM3 | 1969 – May 1971 | 5th | Gitmo, Virgin Islands, 1970 WesPac cruise |
| Chalek, Rick | E-4 | 1969 – Aug 1970 | forgot the (gunner's mate) | Just a note to Steve Zimmerman's son: I remember your dad. Good, though casual, friend. I remember when he died at home on leave. He loved racing around in cars. sorry it caught him. We had some good times. |
| Simmons, Al | DATA PROCESSING TECH 3RD CLASS | 1969 – 1970 | ||
| Mockensturm, Denny | MM3 | 1969 – 1971 | A3 | I had a lot of good times on AMERICA and made some great friends. God bless all who served on board.Our memories of AMERICA will last forever. |
| Book, Ed | ET2 | 1969 – 1970 | OE | Howdy |
| Swinehart, Rihard/dick | E-3 | 1969 – 1971 | engenering | tonkon gulf yacht club. where is Mockensterm, Wazniac,Fabrico,Crazy Cavelier and the guy,s? did a lot of growing up on that ship. |
| Campbell, Dave | HM-2 (headed for Vietnam) | 1969 – 1969 | RVAH - 13 | It took me years (too long), to discover this site. As I saw the pictures there were too many memories and laughs, but most of all...too many tears...My prayers go out to the surviving and deceased sailors of the AMERICA |
Palmer, Calvin Or Seapop  | AMS1 | 1969 – 1970 | VF-96 | |
| Brown, Ed | E2 Boatswain's Mate | 1969 – 1971 | 1st | Looking for any crew members & petty officers. |
| Bureker, Robert J. | CWO | 1969 – 1970 | EOD | Remember your EOD team? Gunner Bureker here. |
| Parrish, Rob | RD3 | 1969 – 1972 | OI | |
| Tortorea, Paul | E5 | 1969 – Dec 1970 | AMC CALIBRATION LAB | Looking for any guys I served with on the USS America from 1969 to 1970. |
| Cole, James | ET2 | 1969 – 1972 | OE | ET RADAR gang, Will respond to all emails. |
| Lane, Thomas | GMT3 | 1969 – 1971 | Weapons Division | On board for 1970-71 WESPAC cruise |
| Sartori, John | SN | 1969 – | G2 | Learned alot on the Westpac cruise, good times with good crew. |
| Chiolero, John | GMM2 | 1969 – Jun 1971 | SAM | Worked in the Starboard house for the '70 WESPAC deployment. |
| Deacon, Robert (Deac Or Bob) | ADJ2 | Jan 1969 – Jan 14, 1973 | VA 82 | Served in the Navy at Cecil Field in VA174 1969/1971 - transferred to VA82 in 1971/1972. 2 tours - 1 Med 1971 and 1 Wespac 1972 - flight deck trouble shooter '72. memorable/difficult time whole ship went with everything to save pilot and couldn |
| Spina, Robert | li3 | Jan 2, 1969 – Mar 20, 1973 | x | i like the navy |
| Clickner, Phil | DN | Jan 3, 1969 – Dec 28, 1970 | Dental | Around The World In 322 Days , A great crew, a fantastic Cruise. Captain McWhorter DD A great man to work for. Dr G. Dr McMahn Chief Akins, Dt Bill Dodge, Dn Doug Statler, Henrey Stilley.Phil Burr,Gene McNaulty.Sorry If I Forgot Anyone. |
| Spina, Robert | LI3 | Jan 16, 1969 – Aug 19, 1971 | X | |
| Moore, Gregory W. | RM2 | Feb 1969 – Dec 1970 | CR | |
| Scritchfield, Roger | ABH 3 | Feb 1969 – Nov 1971 | V 1 REP 8 CRASH AND SALVAGE | |
| Welch, Stephen | MR3 | Feb 1969 – Aug 1972 | A Division | Worked in machine shop next to electrical shop and metal fab shop |
| Schelp, Raymond | DP3 | Feb 1, 1969 – Mar 1, 1971 | Supply | Like to hear from George Rousek, Earl Bush, or any of crew from Electro Mechanical Machine dept within Supply division from the 1970 Vietnam cruise. |
| Philip, Leslie | EN3 | Feb 21, 1969 – Jan 29, 1970 | A-5 Boat Shop | Responsible for the liberty launches, Captain's gig and the number 2 aux. diesel room. Did see my ENC Chief at a golf course in Florida. He didn't remember me when I was the one who always got him his temprin hydrate from sickbay.Great crew!! |
| Stanton, Craig | ABE | Mar 1969 – Dec 1970 | V-2 | Bow Cats (1) |
| Baker, Steven | EN3 | Mar 7, 1969 – May 8, 1971 | a3 | |
| Goodwin III, James | BM2 | Mar 7, 1969 – Sep 28, 1970 | 1ST | WILL GLADY RETURN ALL E-MAILS. |
| Carter, Mike | ETR-3 | Apr 1969 – Sep 1969 | OE | My first ship! Got to touch every extreme of her while in drydock. watched the lunar landing on the ET shop TV. (Post is straight) |
| Stemm Sr, David | SEAMAN APPRENTICE | Apr 1969 – Aug 1, 1969 | mess cook | |
| Robison, Richard | RD2 | Apr 1969 – Dec 1970 | OI | Assigned to the USS America while already in the Tonkin Gulf in 68, but did not actually board until spring of 69 after shore leave and computer school at Dam Deck, VA. Sad to think of her at the bottom. Lot of great guys while I served. |
| Blackwell, Ken | DS2 | Apr 3, 1969 – Nov 3, 1972 | OE | Two WESPAC cruises |
| Knoblauch, Randolph | E4 PR3 | May 21, 1969 – Dec 22, 1970 | Ships company | ran day shift in O2 shop parachute rigger Great time should have stayed in. |
| Thibadeau, Bill P | ATN3 | Jun 1969 – Nov 1970 | AIMD | I am a retired structural engineer that worked mostly for the US Army Corps of Engineers as a civilian. The more time I spend on FB USS America group discussions, the more I miss my Navy sea time on WestPAC. |
| Lawler, Larry | E3 | Jul 1969 – Sep 1970 | Supply | Was the best of my time in the Navy, aboard the U.S.S. America CVA 66. Sure wish was around, just to go back and see her one more time. |
| Doss, Randy | AN | Jul 12, 1969 – Feb 14, 1973 | v2 | great time looking for old shipmates |
| Dunlap, Louis | QM | Jul 15, 1969 – Dec 15, 1972 | Navigation | |
| Nebinger, Robert | E3 | Jul 28, 1969 – Dec 31, 1972 | Navy | Not sure with dates or rank looking for anyone who knew Robert Nebinger (Nebs) from time on the USS America from 1969 until return to US. Trying to help get VA benefits. Please email irishlwcc7@yahoo.com with any info. |
| Gould, Al | ETR2 | Aug 1969 – Jul 1972 | OE | |
| Drinan, John | DK3 | Aug 1969 – Jul 1971 | S-4 | My first ship in a 25 year career. Always a special spot after the 1970 Around the World cruise. |
| McNulty, Lee (Mack) | BM3 | Sep 1969 – Mar 24, 1973 | 5th & 1st | Good Ship Great Times Great Friends Proud to have Served What A Shame My Ship Wasn't Allowed To Become A Museum After all she was OUR NATIONS FLAG SHIP So much for politicians, Dept of the Navy & NAVSEA who purposely destroyed he |
| Uhler, Gary | SK3 | Sep 1969 – Jul 1973 | S-1A | Many good memories , lot of hard work and long days. |
| Murray, William | EM2 | Sep 1969 – Dec 1972 | Engineering Division - C&E Shop (Catapults and Elevators) | We saw a lot of the world during two WestPac cruises and one Mediterranean cruise. Most of the world was water, but we saw it! |
| Hepburn, Thomas (Scotty) | QM2 | Sep 15, 1969 – Jun 30, 1973 | NAV | BEST DUTY STA . IN THE world!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Rocha, Gary | e-3 | Sep 15, 1969 – Feb 7, 1971 | xo's | had a great time in rio,manila,tokeyo,hong kong,and sydney with the wild bunch,barboza, stafford, andrea.if anyone sees this, i've retired to south carolina from florida. |
| Armstrong, John | e2 | Sep 16, 1969 – Apr 1, 1971 | Weapons | ATTENTION ON DECK! Joining the Navy on a 2 year enlistment was the best decision that I made at the age of 18 years old. Onboard ship (USS America CVA-66) was my first experience of the world God Bless you Swabbies |
| Lynch, Larry | YN3 | Sep 29, 1969 – Apr 29, 1973 | 3RD | Served in the lST LT Office as Yeoman |
| Malphrus, Jim | ETN3 | Oct 1969 – Dec 1973 | Served in Ops ET Shop 1. | |
| Shoemaker, Henry | ABE3 | Oct 1969 – Apr 1971 | Air Department | |
| Allen, Tim | IC3 | Oct 1969 – Jun 1973 | E | what a way to spend 4 yrs of my youth |
| Malphrus, Jim | ETN3 | Oct 8, 1969 – Dec 23, 1973 | Operations | ET Shop 1 03 level forward, port side. Westpac 1970, Med 1971, Westpac 1972-1973. Great time to be young and single. |
| Brown, Francis H. "frank" | EM2 | Nov 1969 – Dec 1972 | E | VietNam 1970, Mediterranean 1971, VietNam 1972 |
| Price, Donald "Don" | HMC (SW) | Nov 1969 – | Go Navy! | |
| Richard Conry, Rt | ao3 | Nov 1969 – Nov 1971 | G2 | I was aboard for 70 Wespac and 71 Med cruises. Met a lot of good guys and made a lot of memories. |
| Laskosky, John (Ski) | SF2 | Nov 1969 – Jan 28, 1972 | Repair | Worked in pipe shop located above hanger bay |
| Catanese, Robert | AM | Nov 5, 1969 – Nov 1971 | V-2 | flew out on the cod to meet the ship after she left the yards in 69. i did the 1970 westpac and the 71 med cruise and every thing in between . i was with the waist cat crew . it was the best two years of my life. who can ever forget ALONGAPO CITY. |
| Gregory, Bob | EM-2 | Nov 11, 1969 – Jul 26, 1973 | E Division C&E Shop | Was saddened by the sinking of the America, but the good time onboard we quite eye opening. Was a fun ride. I remember Joe Satiro and his car |
| Hutcherson, Mark | EM2 | Nov 15, 1969 – Dec 21, 1970 | E-Division | On-board for over-haul @ Norfolk Naval Shipyard and West-Pac cruise. Did a lot of growing up on the "BIG DAWG" and in "Po City". Great times on a great ship with a great crew! |
| Sommer, Raymond L. | E-3 | Dec 1969 – Jan 1971 | Repair | Served with many fine men-Charlie Fazio-Joseph Green-Bill M-GallodayChief Roy Emery( finest Chief to serve under) Married Apr. 8 1970 2 days for Nam cruise. |
| Zimmerman, Steven D. | AOAN | Dec 1969 – May 1969 | Aviation Ordance | This is my fathers information. He was killed in MVA when home on leave. Proud that he served on CVA-66 |
| Bergquist, Donnie | RM3 | Dec 1969 – May 1972 | CR | I was know as Donnie. I mostly worked in Radio Central. I did a shakedown, Carribean, WestPac, and a Med. I was surely glad to get off of her. Can be contacted at dbergquist2@sbcglobal.net anytime. Love to hear from ya. DB |
| Bergquist, Donnie | RMSN | Dec 1969 – May 2020 | CR | Hi guys, I served on her from 69 - 72. Yup, did a shakedown, carribean, westpac, and a med. Truly, enough !! Contact me for a copy of the poem I wrote while on watch in Radio Central. Take care, Donnie |
| Zukovsky, Robert | SN | Dec 1969 – Apr 1971 | Deck Department | |
| Stadter, Doug | DT2 | Dec 18, 1969 – Jan 15, 1972 | Dental | Made a West Pac (70) and Med (71)cruise on the America. Sorry to see her go down. |
| Jones, William (Corky) | AQB3 | Dec 26, 1969 – Mar 1973 | AIMD | I am a retired Nuclear Electrical Inspection specialist, Proud of the time I spent aboard USS America |
| Stinson, Mark | AO3 | Dec 31, 1969 – Mar 24, 1973 | G-2 | Some of the best years of my life. Proud to have served on such a proud lady. |
| Vine, Robert / Bob | ET 1 | Dec 31, 1969 – Mar 1, 1971 | OE | |
| Stinson, Mark | AO3 | Dec 31, 1969 – Mar 24, 1973 | G2 |
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