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USS Marcus Island (CVE 77) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Marcus Island (CVE 77). 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 36 crew members registered for the USS Marcus Island (CVE 77).
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tussey, Roy | Petty Officer 1st class | 1941 – 1945 | Pharmisist mate | My grandfather Roy Tussey served in the USS Marcus Island I know he was a Pharmisist mate and he Boxed if any one knows him please contact me @ Tusseyjc@gmail.com He was from Rock castle Co. Kentucky. |
| O'Dell, Mike | Nov 7, 1941 – | 1941 | ||
| Malinkey, Frank | 1943 – 1944 | My grandfather is deceased, but I wanted to add him to this list. Jim Kennelly | ||
| Defoor, Ecta L. | 1943 – 1945 | My Grandfather Is deceased but wanted him remembered as being a PROUD Veteran of WWII | ||
Dare, Charles  | AMM/2C | 1943 – 1946 | Catipult | My father, Charles F. Dare, was a proud Navyman and he loved what he did on this ship. Unfortunately, he passed away on Dec. 15, 2008 at age 86. I'm sure he would have loved to have his name listed here among his shipmates. Jenny Kotaska View 'now' Photo |
| Rustich, Frank J. | LT | 1943 – 1945 | UNKNOWN | MY FATHER REMAINED IN THE USNR AND RETIRED A CMDR. AFTER SERVICE HE WORKED IN INSURANCE BUSINESS AT FARMERS INS CO. RETIRED AFTER 30 YRS. ALSO WORKED AS NFL OFFICIAL AND BOXING REFERE. WORKING ALI VS NORTON FIGHT. |
| Orton, Russell | Petty Officer | 1943 – 1945 | crew | Photographer's Mate.First crew to board ship.Served until after VJ Day.Shipboard photographer,aerial recon.photographer,and on islands captured.Can be seen in Marcus Island book as Seaman-No class.This was my Dad -d.1990 |
| Long, Lloyd Amos | MMR2c | 1943 – 1945 | MMR | My grandfather is deceased as of 9-20-1986. He was such a good man , I wanted him added and remember for his service. |
| Tonahill, Joe | Lieutenant | 1943 – 1945 | CarDiv27 | My father passed away on November 6, 2001, at the age of 88. |
| Harrison, Victor (Bobby) | S1C | 1943 – 1945 | Unknown | I've registered my grandfather, Victor (Bobby) Ralph Harrison. He pass away in 2007. |
| Sherman, Sessil | - | 1943 – 1945 | - | My grandfather recently passed & I just wanted to add him to this list. He told many great stories about this time, even named his son after a fellow sailor. Please contact arkrazor22@gmail.com if you remember him. |
| Lorenzen, Alvin | Yeoman II | 1943 – 1945 | not sure | My dad passed October 24 2009, he was very proud of his service record and always telling stories about his days on the USS Marcus Island . How we miss him. His Family |
| Krueger, Robert(Bob) | Aviation Fire Controlman1 Class | Feb 12, 1943 – Jul 21, 1945 | Avaiation Fire Control | I just want to say my dad recently passed away at the age of 93, he was a great person, member of the American Legion, and hade fond memories of his time on the USS Marcus Island CVE-77 so long and farewell. |
| Olinger, Francis N. (Denny) | Chief Petty Officer | Apr 5, 1943 – Nov 10, 1945 | Ship Stores | Denny Olinger served on two escort carriers and a ammunition supply ship during his tours of duty. Denny's battle station was commanding a AA battery. We all proud of his service. His wife,Roverta built B-29s in Seattle. |
| Griego, James J. | ssn 5538210 | Apr 14, 1943 – Dec 24, 1945 | V-1 | Diacharged dec24 1945 from Terminal Island, CA Honoral Discharge |
| Cereno, Aldo John | Warrant Officer | Jun 1943 – Nov 1944 | Machine Shop, Carpenter, etc | My father passed away in 1972 however, it was not until my Mother passed recently that I found his papers and discovered that he was on board this vessel during WWII |
| Stach, George | MACHINIST MATE 2 | Aug 1943 – Dec 12, 1946 | I willalways remember my shipmates with pride and honor! | |
| Mendel, Bud | S/1C | Sep 18, 1943 – Dec 22, 1945 | X | I can specifically remember when the officer on bridge watch ordered some grilled cheese sandwhiches,I was standing helm watch and we grabbed some of the sandwhiches before they got to the bridge,they didn't miss them |
| Sahm, Thomas (Sam) | Radarman 2/c | Oct 6, 1943 – Mar 17, 1946 | V-3 | Proud to have served with a great CIC team. |
| Pokowski, Robert | Signalman Second class | Dec 19, 1943 – May 15, 1946 | K Division | I |
| Whisman, Frank | AVIATION MACHINIST MATE 2 | 1944 – 1945 | My father is deceased but I wanted him included on this list | |
| Lanum, Marvin | BM 3 | 1944 – 1945 | I entered this info on my dad. I hope to gain more info on his ship and duty. | |
| Wadsworth, Harold | Seaman 1st Class | 1944 – | Unkown | This is being left on behalf of Harold E. Wadsworth from Marysville CA. He died at 25 years old in 1949. I found his Plank owner certificate and other items from his service in a binder. God Bless everyone of you men. |
| Lansdowne, John | water tender 3rd class | 1944 – Jun 6, 1946 | P division | |
| Peddicord, Gale | CSF | Jan 26, 1944 – Feb 12, 1948 | A then to R | I'm CSF Peddicord's Grandson Robert. His daughter (My Mom) recently passed and I found his service record among her things. Any info about him is appreciated. Thank you |
| Sahm, Thomas "Sam" | RADARMAN 2/C | Feb 6, 1944 – Mar 1, 1946 | V-3 | I boarded in Astoria Oregon and stayed with the ship until it was scheduled for decomissioning in Boston. We have a reunion association and have an active mailing list of 400 Marcus Islanders. Contact me at btyntom@pacbell.net or 1-626-792-8509 |
| Dicob, Robert-- | S/1C | Mar 1944 – 1946 | V-1 | loved her----wish i could do it again- |
| Scott (Scotty ), Leonard T | EM 2/C | Mar 6, 1944 – Apr 12, 1946 | Electrical | I had a good time on the Ship. But would not want to do it again. |
| Jones, Wayne | Petty Officer, Second Class | May 26, 1944 – May 27, 1944 | Aviation Radioman | My father, Wayne B. Jones, served on the USS Marcus Island during WW II. He passed away on March 4, 2007 and was laid to rest in Magnolia, Arkansas on March 9, 2007. I miss him dearly. |
| Priseler, Myron (Mike) | Lieutenant | Jun 11, 1944 – Jul 1, 1945 | Flight Squadron Commander | My Dad was a pilot on board Marcus Island and was the first to fly and command a successful unmaned drone attack agains the Japanese. He was proud of the crew and pilots of Marcus Island. Sadly he passed 8/11/1963 |
| Rolli, Donald | CHEIF PETTY OFFICER | Feb 8, 1945 – May 22, 1945 | Com Car 24 | My father past away Dec. 17 2003 . He proudly served 20 years in the defense of this nation. His legacy lives on in hearts of all those who accept the costs and sacrifices of Freedom. Respectfully, Alan Rolli (youngest son) |
| Moorman, Bernard | F1C | Jun 1945 – Mar 1946 | 2 | hello to all that are left. |
| Burgess, Auble Evertt | S1C | Jun 6, 1945 – Jul 10, 1946 | Unknown | My Father served on the Marcus Island from June,1945 to July 10,1946. He died, Oct 14,1982 in Dallas,Texas. To his memory, I add his name next to the others who served their Country in the greatest armed conflict the world has ever known. |
| Sponsler, Jon | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS/FCO | Jun 10, 1945 – Feb 1946 | 3rd | I will always remember when target practice on the buoys was mistaken for mines when we were north of the Philippines |
| Curley, Harry | BGM2C | Aug 24, 1945 – Feb 27, 1946 | Harry passed away in 1994, but as his son I requested and received this info from the USN. He was proud of the time he was aboard and loved the Navy and his shipmates very much. | |
| Kilgore, John | 2 | Jan 1, 2012 – Feb 29, 2012 | o | Have photo of VE-77 |
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