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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 586 crew members registered for the USS Lexington (CV 16).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1957 | 1958 – 1961 | 1962 – 1967 | 1968 – 1970 | 1971 – 1973 | 1974 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles, Reece | E-4 | 1980 – 1981 | v-4 | |
| Lepage, Pete | BT3 | 1980 – 1983 | B Division | Great duty station! Been so long I don't recognize any names, drop me a line if you remember me, we'll catch up! |
| Hall, Gary | IC3 | 1980 – 1984 | E Division | |
Collette, Debra  | E-3 | 1980 – 1982 | AC | One of first 100 women to board an aircrapt carrier right out of bootcamp. Would like to hear from anyone else that was there at that time |
| Lay, Ernest | Jan 1980 – Feb 1981 | repair | hi all, hope all are doing well. some great times remembered. drop a line. | |
| Hancock, Jack | BMC (SW) | Jan 1980 – Jan 1, 1981 | Deck Divsion | |
| Welch, Richard | E5 | Jan 1, 1980 – Oct 15, 1982 | CR | |
| Humphreys, Chip (Alfred Taylor} | BT2 | Jan 18, 1980 – Jun 1, 1982 | B Div | I worked in the Oil Lab and then in No. 3 and 4 Fire Room. She was an old ship with hot leaky Boilers and worn out equip. I would like to hear from anyone who would like to contact me. |
| Ostrowsky, Ski | Feb 1, 1980 – Aug 20, 1981 | 3rd | Had the best times of my life in the military,I would do anything to go back,especially aboard the Lady lex.The only thing dont miss is the looser 1st class drunk boyfriend I had Peter Butts! | |
| Hernandez, Yoel | E4 | Apr 1980 – May 1981 | V4 | I was an aircraft fueler. I made some good friends while onboard. These were good times. I am trying to find my best friend then, James Mathis. I taught him how to play a few tunes on guitar. |
| Pennell, Dean | E-2 | Apr 1980 – Jul 1981 | V-2 | |
| Quarles, Lanita | E-3 | May 1, 1980 – Feb 16, 1984 | Boatsimate and storekeeper | I am looking for Stephanie Miller, Beatrice Beridon and Cythnia Duhe, Ronale Lee Allen, my son Justin Quarles father and my Husband, Michael Anthony Stewart. I live in Hawthorne CA now and have a 20 month old grandchild. |
| Coad, Richard | BMSN / DT | May 1, 1980 – Feb 28, 1982 | DECK / DENTAL | Looking for people that I knew back then. |
| Grant, Patrice/pat | E-3 | Jun 1980 – Mar 31, 1984 | I worked as an ABE in the catapolt devision. I was the girl on the flight deck that ran the bridles and worked with Norman and Walter Abrams | |
| McKee, Cornelius | YN3 | Jun 1980 – Jun 1982 | Engineering Department | Looking back at my time onboard, I would do it again. When I was discharged from there I made the mistake of a lifetime. I should have made it a full carreer. Hind sight is always better foresight. Don't give up! |
| Coad, Richard | DT3 | Jun 10, 1980 – Apr 30, 1982 | Dental | Was in first division until I went to dental. Not happy with my days in deck division. Many Gay guys there. Went as a striker to dental and was very happy to go to san diego and MCRD to work. Very happy. |
| Garcia, James | BT-3 | Jul 1980 – Jul 1986 | B Division | I was on the ship along time and really enjoyed my time there ( even During the Castillo Era and my 30 days in the brigg in Pensacola the people that i worked with made it all good.. I am Looking for all Who knew me. |
| Demuth, Joe | E-3 | Jul 15, 1980 – Jul 15, 1983 | A Division Diesel Shop | |
| Downey, Jeffrey | HT 3 | Jul 30, 1980 – Mar 20, 1984 | R Division | Looking for former division and Shipmates. |
| McKinney, Diane | YN3 | Aug 1980 – Aug 1983 | X-Division | I had a great time aboard Lady Lex. Would like to get in contact with all my Lady Lex Ladies and Gents. I was one of the first women to be stationed aboard the ship. |
| Harris, James | mm3 | Sep 1980 – Mar 1982 | m | I came on board after decom. of the uss albany cg10 along with fellow shipmates MM2 Robert Weatherbee and MM3 Dave Destefano...MM2 Scott Peecher was also a friend of mine |
| Bilyeu, Bryan | MMFN | Sep 1, 1980 – Jul 23, 1985 | M | I was in aft engine room for a short time, then went to main control, qualified messenger,control throttleman, then qualified lower level. Had a great time, meet alot of good friends, and learned alot about life!!!! |
| Barr, Garry | MS 2 | Oct 1980 – Jun 3, 1984 | Supply | Worked as a mess cook in S-5 Division as a SA. Went to work in the Captain's Mess for Capt. Green and Capt. Ryan. Then worked in S-5 in the Ward Room and also went to S-2 as a Watch Capt. before reenlisting to go to BArbers Point, HI |
| Brown, Greg | ABE1 | Oct 1980 – Oct 1983 | V-2 | |
| Brown, Gregory | ABE1 -ABEC | Oct 1980 – Oct 1983 | V2 Division | Catapult LPO. It was definitely an experience and very maintenance intense. It was the only time I ever had to work with women aboard ship.Have many memories and met lots of good people. |
| Firnberg, Bill | E-3 | Oct 31, 1980 – Jun 3, 1982 | V-2 Arresting Gear | Hook Runner for most of my time. Couldn't get anyone else to do it. |
| Paulin, Wayne | mm3 | Nov 1980 – Apr 1983 | M division | forward engine room, pump shop, Gauge calibration tech |
| Giltner, Paul | OS3 | Nov 1980 – May 30, 1983 | OI Division | Looking for anyone onboard during the time I was there. |
| Yemma, Tony | ABE3 | Nov 20, 1980 – Aug 18, 1984 | v2 | hello to my v2 catapult buddys any body heard from maddog, miller kafalas |
| Gregory, Thomas | SM2 | Dec 15, 1980 – Jun 22, 1984 | 2nd | |
| 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! |
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