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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). 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 4660 crew members registered for the USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67).
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Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Welton, Phillip | E-4 | 1969 – 1971 | Served on JFK's maiden voyage to Mediterranean theatre as an Avaiation Structural Mechanic. Enjoyed Barcelona & Rhoda, Spain, as well as Italy. | |
Peyton, Terry | AZ3 | 1969 – 1971 | aviation maintenence administration ship company | would like to talk to some one who was on the ship at the same time I was and how to get the med cruise book for 1970-1971. |
Bishop, Robert | ABE-3 | 1969 – Nov 1971 | V2 | Bow Cats |
Tirico, Frank | ABE2 | 1969 – 1971 | V2 | Worked in catapults and gear. Made incredible friends and still talk to some after all these years. Truly the best years of my life but I would'nt have thought that back then. Hard, dirty, dangerous work. |
Cognac, Roland (Rollie) | 1969 – 1971 | Bosun's mate | ||
Hennan, Chris | YN3 | 1969 – Dec 12, 1972 | Started out as a yeoman in the Operations Office in 1969 and then transfered to the Captain's Office. Boarded in Naples, Italy and then made to two full Med Cruises after that til 1972. Enjoyed the time aboard. Even saw Bob Hope perform. | |
Cornelius,jr, Gerald R. (Jerry) | ADJ | 1969 – 1970 | VA-34 | Best wishes to all who serve in the defense of this great country. Support Our Troops. |
Tompkins, Mike | E-3 | 1969 – 1973 | W,1st | |
Stely, John | E-3 | 1969 – 1972 | VA-46 | |
Peyton, Terry | AZ3 | 1969 – 1971 | aviation maintenence administration ship company | looking for cruise book 70-71 |
Greenhalgh, Art | EM-1 | 1969 – 1972 | C&E Shop | |
Sanders, Ron "Sandy" | HM3 | 1969 – Oct 15, 1971 | Medical | |
Carlton, Byron Jerry | AK3 | 1969 – 1970 | S 6 | |
McCallum, Mark | AMH2 | 1969 – 1970 | RVAH-14 | Anyone in this squad please contact me at neasie02@bellsouth.net, would like to hear from you, we went out 6 months, on a Med. Cruise |
Stowman, James | MACHINIST MATE | 1969 – 1971 | A-2 | HAD A GREAT TIME ON BIG JOHN.WAS ON THE FIRST MED CRUISE,WISH I COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN....LOOKING FOR DOUGIE HALL , JOHN NICLOSIE ,ANTHONY ANTONELLIE ..... |
Picard, John | ABF-3 | 1969 – 1973 | V-4 | Wow! Three Med cruises....worth it with lots of memories. |
Herholtz, Dick | AMSN | 1969 – 1970 | V4 | Days at sea seem to last forever. A 9 mo. Med cruise a life time. Great memories of the ship and shipmates. Long live Purple Shirts. Go Grapes |
Smith, Carl | HT3 | 1969 – Nov 1973 | R | worked in pipe shop--high pressure pipe welder |
Ranz, Mike | QM3 | 1969 – 1971 | Navigation | Great experience working with all of "The Brass" on the bridge keeping the ship headed in the right direction. Would not trade this time for anything. |
Burton, John Eeeeeeeeeeee | E 3 | 1969 – 1973 | !st division deck / Boatwaine locker | Wondering what the old crew is doing.me,EEEE, dog ,hobokenand ratso got together in philly 2008.went to see the old JFK CVA 67 now marked as CV67 |
Johnson, Sylvester | BT1 | 1969 – 1974 | P1 P4. Oil lab | Was Dj Dr Feelgood 2 med cruises miss the ship and all the great shipmates and airwings |
Kranz, Lawrence | E2 | 1969 – 1971 | E-division | |
Meyerson, George | PN2 | 1969 – 1971 | RVAH-14 PERSONNEL | |
Maynard, Roy | SA | 1969 – 1971 | 2nd div | I really enjoyed my time on the JFK, and all the friends I made. |
Earn, Carl E. | AO 3 | 1969 – 1971 | G Division | Greetings to my former crewmates. Made the first and second Med Cruises and have many great memories of friends and adventures there. |
Wilson, David R | ADJ3 | 1969 – Dec 1971 | IM2 Jet shop | Loved Spain, anyone remembering me while I worked in the Jet Shop please feel free to contact me @ missypappy@gmail.com enjoyed working out in weight room with Smitty can't remember his real name |
Toran, Charles | e2 | 1969 – 1971 | 3rd division | |
Strader, Larry | AMS-3 | 1969 – 1971 | C1A crew ( COD crew ) | Had some great friends on board. I was on the ships 2nd Med. cruise. Worked AMS shop then volunteered for the COD crew (C1A crew).(Air Crewman). Scary Duty. Flew day & night. Send me a message-lstrader@rocketmail.com |
Foro, John | Em-3 | 1969 – 1970 | E Division | |
Yurcisin, George (Yurk) | AQF-2 | Jan 1969 – Dec 1969 | VF-32 | Big John was a great ride, especially after just coming off the FDR (CVA-42). |
Austin, Ken | ABE- 3 | Jan 1969 – Dec 1970 | V-2 Cat 4 | Loved every minute of it. [Didn't then] Looking back, it was a great time. |
Bearfield, Jim | ADJ3 | Jan 1969 – Sep 1970 | V2 CAT 4 | PLANKOWNER-WORKED WITH KENNY AUSTIN AT HOLDBACK TO THE CARIBEAN AND MED. LEFT IN ROTA FOR JET SCHOOL. ENDED UP WITH HELOS IN PAX RIVER. |
Reed, Buck | Aviation Ordnance Second Class | Jan 1, 1969 – Aug 6, 1971 | AM | Just wanted to say hello to all the guys that I served with in the Missile Division 1969 to 1971. |
Maltman, Steve | ABE3 | Jan 5, 1969 – Aug 7, 1970 | V2 Waist Catapults | I started working in the arresting gear. That lasted a couple months then went to work as the centerdeck operator on the waist cats. |
Davenport, Lee | ABE3 | Jan 12, 1969 – Feb 4, 1970 | V-2 | Arresting Gear Crew |
Wynkoop, James | AO2 | Jan 15, 1969 – Dec 21, 1969 | CVW-1 | served TAD 1/15/69 to 5/1/69 then returned to VA-83 |
Repicz, George | AQ2 | Jan 16, 1969 – Dec 20, 1972 | VF-14 | worked in AMD |
Thayer, Richard | AG3 | Jan 25, 1969 – Jan 10, 1971 | OA | Even after 35 years in the Navy, E1 to O5) the 2 years and 2 MED cruises on the Big john were the best ever. |
Edick, William | AO2 | Feb 1969 – Dec 23, 1969 | VA 95 A4E'S | Great Cruise, returned home on Dec. 23, 1969. |
Conley, Charles / Bob | ABE-1 | Feb 1969 – Jul 1971 | V-2 | I started out as rotory retract engine operater, jet blast deflector operater, hook up, catapult captain. Enjoyed all of it. Stayed 10 years in the Navy. I work for NASA now. Enjoy it more. |
Hollis, Peter | E-4 | Feb 1969 – Oct 13, 1972 | 1st Division - 2nd to None | Great to have heard from McHugh, Buton ,Paz and Cognac...anybody know how you spell Dan McCusak?? last name. Thanks for getting me going you guys. Can you guys still fit in your jumpers??? L.O.L |
Burns, John | ABE-3 | Feb 1969 – Jan 1970 | V-2 div. bow cats | best of 3 carriers I was on. the shipmates made it great. re-unions are great for my little group. wished I could do it again. supporter for the museum. |
Thayer, Richard | AG2 | Feb 1969 – Feb 1971 | OA | We saw Europe! |
Bishop, Robert | E-4 | Feb 2, 1969 – Nov 17, 1971 | V-2 | Members of the Cats and Arresting gear from the first four years of the JFK get together every couple years, Get in touch if you are interested, 814-221-3104. |
Klaudi, Karl | BTFN, BT3, BT2 | Feb 25, 1969 – May 1, 1971 | B | 2MMR I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF MY TIME ABOARD AND OF MY SHIPMATES, BOTH BT'S AND MM'S. JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THAT WAS 40 YEARS AGO! |
Munsch, Dwain | ADJ3 | Mar 1969 – Dec 1969 | Heavy Attack Squadron 10/VAH-10 | Loved every minute on board. |
Wolk, Bob MUGS | AQB-3 | Mar 1969 – Dec 1969 | VAH-10 | Made maiden cruise in Heavy-10 as AQB-3 Plane Captain assigned to KA-3B Tenpin 650 BuNo 142253. Got Aircrew wings while on cruise. Am one of the guys who has no idea how the palm tree on quaterdeck wound up in the Ocean during workups. |
Pritchard, William Pritchard | ADJ2 | Mar 1969 – Dec 22, 1969 | RVAH14 tad to jet shop | Worked in jet shop 1st med cruse |
Skrivan, Joe (Gramps) | ABE3 | Mar 1969 – Dec 1969 | V2 | Made first Med Cruise on JFK, worked as sheave dampner PO for month then asst topside PO until discharged when ship returned in Dec 1969. Made some good friends working back in arresting gear. |
Taggard, Terry | AMH3 | Mar 1, 1969 – Dec 23, 1969 | VAH-10 | |
Dogan, Ethan | AA -E2 | Mar 3, 1969 – May 22, 1970 | SHIPS COMPANY | |
Richards, Jim | AO-2 | Mar 10, 1969 – Sep 20, 1969 | Flight & Hanger Deck Ordnance | Plank Owner |
Leclerc, Sylvio Or Syl | MM3 | Apr 1969 – Mar 1971 | A3-4 | Just sentimental about my brand new Aircraft Carrier that's already wore out. It will always be brand new to me. Didn,t love then, as much as I do now. Great experience. Thanks JFK |
Sherry, Vincent/vince | YN3 | Apr 1969 – Nov 1969 | HC-2 | Astounding and thrilling. Great bunch of guys - especially Mac. Had to leave early but enjoyed the Med cruise through early November 1969. |
Miller, Steve | AN | Apr 1969 – Dec 1969 | VA-95 | |
Hoffman, Fred | e-4 | Apr 1969 – Sep 1972 | R | worked both in dc shop and carpener shop enjoyed playing basketball on hanger deck with the guys. I made three med cruises remember the bob hope show? |
Chitwood, Terry | PO 1 E6 | Apr 1969 – Dec 1972 | V2 | Great experience with a great bunch of guys! |
Muehling, Lance | AO3 | Apr 1, 1969 – Dec 23, 1969 | VA 83 | Plane Captain with VA 83. Saw Bill's name here so I had to sign up. Doing research for a niece's HISTORY CLASS, if you can believe that!!! |
Whitley, Donald | E-4 | Apr 1, 1969 – Oct 27, 1972 | V-4 | Would like to hear from any of my old shipmates who served during this time. |
Freitas, William | AO2 | Apr 4, 1969 – Dec 22, 1969 | VA 83 | Made first Med Cruise with VA 83 Ordnance. We were located in a very small shop, port side forward, with AE's, AT's. Our berthing was between the number 3 & 4 wire, just under the flight deck. It was VA 83's last curise with the A-4. |
Arnold, Jo L | RD 3 | May 1969 – May 1, 1970 | OI | i only remember the good times. isn't that the way it should be? to much previous time in far east, but i remember jfk bb what a diff than what i was used to |
Lacoe, Keith | CPL | May 1969 – Jul 1, 1971 | marine detachment | |
Robertazzi, Dominic | May 1, 1969 – Dec 2, 1972 | V-4 | ||
McKinney, Raymond | ABH-3 | May 5, 1969 – Nov 19, 1971 | V-3 | |
Fielder, Terry | FN | May 15, 1969 – May 15, 1970 | DC | I was on the first med. cruise |
Kitchen, Arthur | E4 | May 15, 1969 – May 11, 1971 | ||
Walls, Hugh "wallsy" | FN, SHIPFITTER | May 29, 1969 – Mar 1, 1971 | R | |
Robinson, Roger | E-5/DC2 | Jun 1969 – Dec 1972 | R | Aft DC Shop |
Hoffer, Woody | ADJ-2 | Jun 1969 – Oct 1971 | VF-14 | Worked in the Jet Shop and AMD. Chief woodcock was the CPO in charge of the AMD division. |
Glaab, Jim | DC 2 | Jun 1969 – Mar 1971 | R Divison | Worked in the Carpenter Shop. Fixed the liberty boats, made cruise boxes, ships plaques and Plank Owners Plaques. Worked on building the stage for the Bob Hope Christmas Show. |
Mitchell, Bob | EM 3 | Jun 4, 1969 – Apr 14, 1972 | E | Worked in the C&E shop on the Aircraft, Weapons, & Captains elevators. Worked with a great bunch of guys including Dennis Hoeffer. |
Carroll, Nathan | BM3 | Jun 15, 1969 – Nov 3, 1971 | 3rd, and 5th | It's hard to believe Big John is being replaced by a new CVN. It seemed like only yesterday we were on our first med cruse. I reported aboard in Athens Greece. I could not believe I was assigned to Big John. |
Crane, William (Bill) | DS2 | Jul 1969 – Jul 1973 | EDS / NTDS | Joined the Kennedy at Trieste on first med cruise and enjoyed all my time aboard even if we spent more time at sea in the Med than we did in the States. If I remember correctly, I left the ship in July 1973. |
Raymond, Andy/"Boot Camp" | EM3 | Aug 1969 – May 15, 1971 | E | Worked in the C&E Shop. Firstworking on starting and fuels sys. then on Catapults. Knew Keith Hansen,Dennis Hoeffer, and Ken Pitkin. BYTW they were right I did shipover to the Army and retired later. There is nothing more memorable the JFK. |
Casiano, Jaime | E-2 | Aug 1969 – Mar 1971 | ||
Moynahan, Edward | E2 | Aug 1969 – Mar 1971 | Supply S3 | Maiden voyage, crews barber shop, did a oldies radio show, I now live in Orlando, FL for the last 28 years. Trying to move up to Martinsville,VA this year. http://orlando.craigslist.org/rfs/290733195.html onlyinbluejeans@hotmail.com |
Ball, John | YN2 | Aug 1, 1969 – May 1, 1971 | Admin | I served as Captain's Writer to the Commanding Officer, Julian S. Lake. I am an Episcopal priest serving in as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Mary's City, Maryland, in the Diocese of Washington. |
Muir, Patrick, Pat | SN | Aug 10, 1969 – Dec 14, 1971 | er | Best time of my life. Made new friends and made a med. cruise. |
Willis, Clinton | AE1 | Aug 18, 1969 – Aug 1971 | IM3 | I enjoyed my time on Kennedy. When Bob Hope USO show came aboard I had the After Brow Watch When I got to the flight deck I was way in the back. I made the last half of the first cruise. To late to be a plank owner. |
Ferrarini, Larry | ABHAN | Sep 1969 – Apr 1973 | V-1 | Remember being back stateside after two cruises. I couldn't imagine an aircraft landing without a tailhook. |
Pauly, Burton | Sep 1969 – 1971 | |||
Sheehan, Robert | E3 | Sep 1969 – Jul 1971 | ||
Hoke, Larry | E3 | Sep 1969 – Mar 1971 | SK1 | I enjoyed my time serving in the Navy and very proud to have served on board the Kennedy. While I have not stayed in touch with my ship mates, I often think of them and wonder where they are and what their doing. |
Frinzl, Dennis | hm3 | Sep 1969 – Sep 1970 | Medical | Hey Archie Crump, how are you doing? |
Cochran, Terry | AZ2 | Sep 15, 1969 – Dec 21, 1969 | VAH-10 Data Analyst | I just got back from Vietnam aboard the USS Enterprise with VA-145. Transferred to USS Kennedy with VAH-10, as Data Analyst (AZ2). The ports of call were remarkable.ie. Barcelona, Malta, Naples, Treiste, and Athens. It was my last cruise in the Navy. |
Pauly, Burton | MMC | Sep 15, 1969 – Apr 15, 1971 | m | I was lost for a while, since I was a tin-can sailor for about 13 Years. But I wouldn't trade the experiences I had on JFK for any other thing. Mr.Johnson was one of my favorite Div. officers. |
Kopf, James | YN3 | Sep 20, 1969 – Apr 19, 1972 | NAV | Started out as a CYNSN in the CR Div. Made YN3 and moved to Navagation. Made three Med deployments. |
Toran, Charles | E2 | Sep 29, 1969 – Oct 27, 1970 | ||
Willms, Edward (Smiley) | E5/SFP | Oct 1969 – Jan 1973 | Repair | |
Crain, Patrick (Skip) Ichabod | ABE | Oct 1969 – 1973 | waist cat # 4 | Safety P.O. on cat 4 with Dave Hamon on cat 3 |
Emch, Ron "Emok" | RM3 | Oct 1969 – Apr 1972 | CR | Loved the fresh baked cinnamon rolls during mid watch while at sea. |
Messer, Gary | ETR3 | Oct 1969 – Jul 1974 | Communications Repair Electronic Shop | I reported on board in Triest Italy in the fall of 1969. I believe this was the Ships first Deployment to the Mediterranean. My rate was ETR, but actuallly worked in the communications shop due to my "C" school. |
Elder, John | E3 | Oct 1969 – May 1, 1971 | C Div ADP | Looking for any of the guys in C Div ADP from 1969 to 1971 |
Kofsky, Ira | AE3 | Oct 1, 1969 – Nov 1970 | ||
Coleman, Randall (Randy) | AE3 & 4 | Oct 1, 1969 – Jan 11, 1971 | V2, CAT 2 | Worked CAT 2 holdback, bridel hook-up and conograph operator. Went aboard while the ship was in dry dock 1969. Left ship in Athens, Greece for discharge in 1971. This was the best duty in the Navy. I am the Provost Marshal at Lone Star AAP. |
Pierce, Orin | AO3 | Oct 20, 1969 – Feb 3, 1973 | Weapons | Didn't like the Navy much at the time but looking back I had some great times. Joe Barzcs (spelling?) from Hartford Connecticut, are you still out there? Anyone else from Weapons during this period - email me. |
Coleman, Randall "Randy" | AN | Oct 20, 1969 – Jan 11, 1971 | V2 Catapults | |
McGuire, J. Brian | CS3 | Nov 1969 – Aug 1971 | S2 (Commissaryman) | Great Experience right out of H.S. Med Cruise was fantastic. Friendships memorable forever. Wouldn't be where I am today w/o having done this. |
Wiech, Benjamin | YN3 | Nov 1969 – May 1971 | Admirals Staff | Boarded in Athens. Served with RADM William Hauser's staff. KENNEDY and AMERICA were the best. Loved the Acropolis. Watched a Super Bowl in the Admiral's cabin (he wasn't around). Zumwalt's Z-Grams made things easier for the crew. |
McGuire, J. "brian" | CS3 | Nov 1969 – Aug 1971 | S2 Commissaryman (incl CPO Mess for 6 months) | Great Experience right out of High School. Made 2nd Med Cruise. Met some great friends - hope all are well. Please e-mail me if your memories are as good as mine. Take Care, Brian |
Keegan, Barry (Chooch) | AZ3 | Nov 1969 – | VA46 Maitenance | 4 Med Tours till73. What a Ride! |
Profit, Sam | DT 3 | Nov 1969 – Jun 1970 | Dental | I severed a very short time on the ship. Most of the time it was in dry dock. We did make a couple of short test cruises though. I received orders to go to a C school for prosthetic's the day the ship sailed for gitmo. |
Tramuto, Sam | OS3 | Nov 10, 1969 – Sep 4, 1971 | OI | |
Milko, Robert (Bob Or Milton) | E-3 | Nov 10, 1969 – | C -Division (ADP) | Just found this site and spotted 2 names already! All from C-division welcome to contact, especially ADP personnel L.B., "Pecker" Russ, Wes, Roger, Sal, Davis, Sheehan and all others! |
Farabaugh, Dave | YN3 | Nov 15, 1969 – Jul 15, 1972 | Electronics | Worked for LCDR Wynn and LT Merton and an E9 Chief Priest. Have very fond memories. Loved Athens, Barcelona, Naples, Malta, and Palma the best. Played for the ships basketball team in games in Athens where a kid asked for my autograph! |
Miller, Don | ABH-3 | Dec 1969 – Apr 1971 | V-1 | SURE WOULD LIKE TO GET ON BOARD BIG JOHN ONE MORE TIME FOR A VISIT. |
French, Fred | EM4 | Dec 1969 – Feb 1972 | enjoyed 2 med cruises- loved Barcelona, spain and naples, especially Momma Ceta's. | |
Fell, David | AE-3 | Dec 1969 – Aug 1971 | AIMD COD Crew | I served on the Kennedy's COD Crew from 1/69 to 8/71 with Crew Chief Dan Hardison, Jim Bever, Woody, Barney Barnes, Gary Wright. Went on the JFK's second Med cruise 9/70 - 3/71. |
Kruzlik, Joseph | GMG3 | Dec 1969 – Sep 1971 | ER | a great time of my life. |
Larson, Keith | E4 | Dec 1969 – Feb 1973 | IC Division | Looking for anyone who was attached to the IC Division that served during that time. |
Roth, Rick | GMT 2 | Dec 1969 – Jun 1973 | X | I served with several great men and learned a lot about myself during those years. |
Smith, Robert R. Smitty | SN | Dec 18, 1969 – Feb 28, 1971 | DECK 1st | First Ship and was assigned to1st Division Deck Department seaman, I made one Med Cruise in 1970 and qualified helmsman on the bridge. I Made a lot of great friends and seen a lot of the world in a short time. |
McLaughlin, Joe (Mac) | EM3 | Dec 26, 1969 – Feb 1973 | E | Worked the power shop, safety shop and deck gear. Friends of Dennis Kobylarz and Wayne Fiscus. |
Armstrong, Dean /jd | E-3 | Dec 28, 1969 – Jul 12, 1972 | Air Ops |
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