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USS Lexington (CV 16) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Lexington (CV 16). 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 568 crew members registered for the USS Lexington (CV 16).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1957 | 1958 – 1961 | 1962 – 1967 | 1968 – 1971 | 1972 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1980 | 1981 – 1983 | 1984 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abram, Walter (Rip) | E-4 | 1981 – 1984 | V2-CATS | I worked with some of the best men and women you could ever want to work with. I would like to get in touch with anyone that was stationed on the Lexington around these years....contact me @ (919) 824-5361 |
| Abram, Walter Rip | ABE 3 | 1981 – | Air div./V-2 Cats | |
| Barker, Robert | E-3 | 1981 – 1984 | 1st | What great memories aboard "Lady Lex" Was wanting to hear from Bruce Rebello, David Lentz, Dickie Metzler anyone who was in Deck Div. served the same years. |
| Williams, David | E 1 | 1981 – | v 4 | Best duty I could have had! Loved the Lexington! Can't wait to visit the museum! |
| Adams, William (Bill) | ms2 | 1981 – 1988 | supply | had some great times and some not so great times anyone want to reminese? |
| Mistich, Leonard ( Lenny ) | E-3 | 1981 – 1982 | V1 | |
| Vanderroost, Roland | qm3 | Jan 1981 – Mar 1983 | Navigation | awsome memories |
| Tyler, Gregory | E-4 | Jan 1, 1981 – Jan 1, 1984 | A div Hydraulic shop | Would love to hear from some of my old friends, great experience, Great Ship. |
| Martinez, Felix | Ret | Jan 5, 1981 – Jan 31, 2001 | X Division | Retired from the Navy in 2001. Currently working as a police officer in Hampton VA. |
| Benjamin, Mark | E3 | Jan 8, 1981 – Jul 14, 1983 | 2nd Division | |
| Thomas, Jeff | MM3 | Jan 14, 1981 – Sep 30, 1984 | M Aft Engine Room | Worked in M Division after Mess Duty. Mostly in Aft Engine Room B-1-E Frs. 131-142 and a little while in the Pump Shop. Some of the best times times in my life were on the Lex and in P-Cola. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me |
| Russell, Keith | bt2 | Jan 21, 1981 – May 11, 1986 | b | my first command ,had good and bad times learned alot about peopleand life. |
Miller, Michael  | E-3 Airman | Feb 6, 1981 – Jun 1, 1984 | V-3 and V-6 | |
| Rodriguez Jr., Herbert | E4 | Mar 1981 – Aug 1983 | V1 | Experienced many things, From Mayport to The Gulf, While in V-1, I went from Blue Shirt to Red Shirt 81 - 83. Long live the Blue Ghost / Lady Lex / and Fly 3 / AVT-16 |
| Hosking, Brian | YN3/E4 | Apr 1, 1981 – Jul 1, 1985 | Operations | Any old buddies that recognize my name give me a shout thx "Hap" |
| Hillary, Ca Kid | E-4 ABH | May 2, 1981 – Mar 1, 1984 | V-1 C&S | WOW, what a time...…… meet so many kool people from all over the place....party a lot |
| Wydra, Ray | EM1 | May 16, 1981 – Jan 6, 1986 | E | |
| Symonds, Ronald | Aug 1, 1981 – May 31, 1983 | H | Senior Medical Officer abnd Department Head | |
| Rusiecki, Michale | BTFN-BT2 | Aug 1, 1981 – Aug 1, 1986 | B Div | Steaming The lady Lex, was Like riding a old Harley. Treat her right and she was fine, maybe a hammer to steam regulator at times. But what a way to learn how to run a steam plant "OLD SCHOOL" Retied in 97 |
| George, Dwayne | ABH3 | Aug 10, 1981 – Aug 10, 1986 | V -1 | I was part of this crew from 1981 to 1986.And at the time i was very young and immature and i regret that very much, I wish that i had been more responsible. I loved my experience serving aboard the lady lex ! |
| Belbin, John | MM2 | Sep 15, 1981 – Aug 15, 1986 | W Div | |
| Symonds, Tammymarie | ABH 3 | Oct 1981 – Apr 25, 1985 | V1 Division | I am the 1st woman to Direct Aircraft onboard ship. I spotted birds behind the JBD's in the throat and also onto the Cats. |
| King, Crystal | ASM2 | Dec 11, 1981 – 1984 | V-6 | One of the first women aboard an aircraft carrier and working the flight deck. Green shirt working on support equipment. |
| Ackiss, Jovan | Boatswains Mate 2nd- E-5 | Dec 17, 1981 – Jul 21, 1984 | 3rd Division Deck Dept. | I miss the Lady! |
| Michael, Lynn | DK3 | Jan 1982 – Apr 1985 | Supply | Would love to find some of my buddies from my wonderful days on the Lex.....please call me if you read this so we can catch up....913-731-3492...Thanks! |
| Rozell, Ken / Rose | ABH-3 | Jan 1982 – Oct 1985 | V-1 / Fly 2 | I made some great friends during my time on board. Looking to connect with them. Email me punkin00168@gmail.com |
| Nichols, Ron | DT2 | Jan 1, 1982 – Aug 30, 1983 | Dental Department | |
| Speck, Edward | OS2 | Jan 5, 1982 – Oct 16, 1986 | OI | From vaccum tubes to hi tech on the radar consoles. The first ship of my career and one that built a great foundation for the rest of it. |
| Quinn, Mark | BTCS Retired | Feb 1, 1982 – Jul 1, 1985 | B | I was a BT1 when I left to RTC Orlando. I was LPO of 3 Fireroom and later 2 Fireroom and loved every minute on the LEX and missed her and the crew immensely. |
| Saunders, Reginald/reggie | ABE2 | Apr 1982 – Jun 1987 | V2 Arresting Gear | Had a great time in the "Gear" section. Met a great bunch of folks that I will never forget! |
| Brooks, Daniel | SK2 | Apr 1982 – Mar 1984 | S-1 | Best friends while aboard the Lex: SK1 Tim & Shaun Miller, SK2 Barry & Gwen Kneller, SK3 Dave & Becky Stroop, MS2 John & Judy Sizemore. Transfered to USCG 1984. Retired with 20 yrs. USMC/USN/USCG Service Aug 1998. |
| Powles, Larry | ABH3 | Jun 1, 1982 – Jul 1, 1984 | V-1 / Fly-2 | |
| Lockwood, David | ABE3 | Oct 1, 1982 – Oct 15, 1985 | V-2 Arresting Gear | |
| Bryan, Blackwell | MSSN | Dec 1982 – Apr 1984 | S-2 | Looking for former shipmates. Would like to see what some of the guys and gals are up to these days.Looking forward to hearing from some of you. Please write. |
| Stillwell, Steve | FN | 1983 – 1983 | HAB- | Check out my novel, PLIGHT OF THE TOOTHLESS VAMPIRE. Google the title. Click on to the Book Clearing House web-site, and scroll down Alphabetically. Comedy, Suspense, Horror...By Steve Stillwell |
| Lucero, Doni | BTFN- BT3 | 1983 – 1986 | B | I started out in 3 fire room and then worked in B-Division DC shop, Then moved to 1 fire room and also did some time in main control. I think alot about the days on this ship. Some good times and some bad... Got out and went back to Texas |
| Taylor, Gary | ABH1 | 1983 – 1986 | V-3 V-1, Hab | Man those were some strange years. |
| Sneed, Cathy (Chip) | AN | 1983 – 1984 | V 1 | The Lady Lex was great! My last time out I got motion sickness (Never had before) and found out I was to be blessed with my son. We had the first ever Baby Shower in the Hangar Bay! Great times with outstanding people! |
| Hildebrand, Eugene (Moose) | bt | 1983 – 1985 | w/oil shack | i was there |
| Vibber, Bert | IC3 | 1983 – Jul 1986 | E | |
| Walker, Doug | EM2 (SW) | 1983 – 1985 | E-Div | |
| Ihrig, Donald (Steve) | ASM2 | 1983 – 1983 | V6 | |
| Dugger, Darold ( Doug) | MMC ?E-7 | Jan 1983 – Mar 1985 | Hydraulic Shop | |
| Benante, Joseph | E3 | Feb 1983 – Sep 1984 | Focsle | Lady Lex was out at sea when I arrived by COD on a tailhook. She was out at sea when I left by COD on a catapult. I even got to steer the ship for a few miles. VERY COOL !!! Great CREW..made BEST FRIENDS !!! |
| Gonzalez (Gonzo), Mario (Taco) | GMG-3/ E-4 | Feb 20, 1983 – Jun 26, 1985 | Weapons | I had a good time while on the Lex. and made a lot of friends |
| Stoll, Wayne | BM2 | Mar 1983 – May 1987 | 3rd | Hi to all, best command of my career, best crew and command. Learned the most at this command then any other. BMC(SW) Ret. |
| Cordova, Ronnie | E-5 Engineman | Mar 1, 1983 – Dec 4, 1985 | A Division | Diesel and Hydraulic Shop. Looking for friends from the ship to communicate with. Send me an email. |
| Zuccarell, Randy (Zucc) | SH2 | Mar 10, 1983 – Sep 7, 1985 | S2 | Command Advanced to E5, member Navy/Ship Security Force, selected to Officer Candidate after leaving command. Attended Troy State University, achieved BS in Business Management and Technologies. Established entrepreneur in the midwest |
| Zepf, Joe | ABE2 | Mar 10, 1983 – Dec 5, 1986 | V-2 | Find old shipmates Specifically Andrew (Snake) Taylor |
| Callahan, Jennifer | DK4 | Jun 1, 1983 – Jun 8, 1984 | Supply/Disbursing | Looking for crew lists from early 1980's. |
| Mathis, James | E5/ OS | Jun 1, 1983 – Jun 30, 1985 | OI | I am looking for a Shipmate OS2 George Evans |
| McCravey, Tharan | ASE2 | Aug 1983 – Oct 1984 | V-6 | EMAIL ME |
| Mattarochia, Kim | E-3 SN | Aug 1983 – Jul 1984 | FOOD SERVICE AND MEDICAL | Lady Lex was my first duty station in the Navy. I worked in the Galley at first (Deep Sink) then transferred to Medical Department after being accepted to Hospital Corpsman School. |
| Mayer, Patsy | BM2 | Aug 1983 – 1985 | Deck/2nd | |
| Dawson, Dave | BM2 | Aug 3, 1983 – Jan 10, 1987 | 2nd/MAA | Had a good time in deck dept and the master at arms dept was sorry to leave the ship and eventually get out of the Navy. |
| Bishop, Daniel | MM | Aug 21, 1983 – | A-Div | Hydraulic Shop |
| Anderson, Anthony/tony | E-6/ABE1 | Nov 15, 1983 – Nov 16, 1988 | V-2 | |
| Yavorcik, Don | en3 | Nov 28, 1983 – Nov 27, 1987 | a division | Pensacola command |
| Duff, Rick | ET2 | Dec 1983 – Dec 18, 1988 | OE | |
| Duff, Rick | ET2 | Dec 10, 1983 – Nov 18, 1988 | OE |
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