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The table below contains the names of sailors who were assigned to the Bats (VAW 12). 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 6 crew members registered for the Bats (VAW 12).
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Londe, Jean Paul | ABE-3 | 1960 – 1962 | I came to the squadron from de-commision of the USS Tarawa CVS-40 V2 Div in early 1960, and joined Det 41 on the USS Independence first med cruise. Remained w/sqdn on further dets. until discharge 02-12-1962. |
| Gangi, Vincent | Aviation machinist Mate 1st Class/ Plane captain/Aircrew | Apr 10, 1961 – | /I came from VP-8 to shore duty,then to Vaw-12,then back to shore duty,all at Quonset Point RI. I few detachments off of the USS Essex, and the USS Randolph duing the Cuban ordeal and blockade. Task Grp Alfa. |
| Osburne, Ronald/ | amh2 | Dec 15, 1961 – Jul 15, 1962 | I was trained as a radar operator (airborne) when I reported to VAW-12,and made several deployments, the first being on the Enterprise's first cruise to Gitmo Bay. I would appreciate any connection to my shipmates . |
| Martin, Gary | E5 | Aug 18, 1963 – Jul 7, 1964 | I was abroad the Essex thronugh the Suez Canal and back. Went through the storm in the Atlantic before making port in Rhode Island. |
| Bissette, James | abh-3 | Sep 21, 1966 – May 25, 1967 | What plane crashes occurred while on the north atlantic cruise or during sept. 21, 1966-may-1967 1966.I was assigned to the ship on vaw-12 I need some information on what time period these things happened. Thanks, |
| Allridge, Allan | Aviation Electrician | May 1967 – Oct 1969 | Came to VAW-12 straight out of AE-A school in May 1966. Went to work in the Electric Shop. In 1967 VAW-12 transition to RVAW-120. VAW-12/RVAW-120 had E-1Bs and E2As. In January 1969 I was transferred to VF101. Retired from USNR 1993. |
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