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USS Midway (CV 41) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Midway (CV 41). 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 2181 crew members registered for the USS Midway (CV 41).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1951 | 1952 – 1954 | 1957 | 1958 – 1959 | 1960 – 1961 | 1962 – 1963 | 1964 – 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 – 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traenkner, Dave | AOAN | 1978 – 1980 | G-2 G-1 | |
| Kontowski, Keith (The Pope} | A-03 | 1978 – 1980 | VA-115 | best time i had met my wife in Australia in 1979 and now living in Australia |
| Deveney, Pat | AT3 | 1978 – 1980 | VAW-115; TAD to AIMD | |
| Quiroz, Caesar | ABE=3 | 1978 – 1980 | V-2 | Served with pride with the greatest grew. will never forget the Lady and all the great memories spent aboard her. had the best time of my life there |
| Stone, Mike | AO3 | 1978 – 1980 | G-4 | |
| Jorgensen, Richard | AO2 | 1978 – 1983 | G-4 & MAA | Greatest ship ever. |
| Travis, Brian (Dragnasty) | ossn | 1978 – 1980 | OI | Just remembering good times and crazy times.... |
| Reines, Raymond | ICFN | 1978 – 1980 | Engineering | Had a great time with the I.C. Gang and fellow shipmates..! Smoka Bo...Awight..! Me & my Mich..! Surviving the 41 Crunch and other misadventures...and serving aboard the steamingest old workhorse in Gonzo Station...CV41! |
| Landry, George | E4 HT | 1978 – 1979 | R division | served as HT , first ship looking for Ellsworth,Gavin, Hornyak, |
| Lorge, Scott | Bt 3 | 1978 – 1980 | B | |
| Sisneros, Vincent | SK3 | 1978 – 1981 | S-1 Division | Worked in the S-1 storerooms mostly . My last year on board I was TAD to S-2 Division as their Supply PO. |
| Bryant, Keith | E1 | 1978 – 1981 | IM3 | CAL LAB |
| Leegstra, Mark | mm3 | Jan 1, 1978 – Feb 1, 1979 | m | |
| Griggs, Charles | GMG3 | Jan 2, 1978 – Jan 3, 1981 | G-1 | |
| Banik, Joe | RM2 | Jan 6, 1978 – Dec 22, 1979 | CR | WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OLD SHIP MATES |
| Monroe, M. Keith | PH2 | Jan 12, 1978 – Oct 1, 1980 | OP Division/Photo | |
| Wilder, Richard | Mssn | Jan 15, 1978 – Aug 14, 1981 | Cv-41 | I spent 2 years cooking and storing boxes of food and now stories boxes of documents for 37 years. Great times and friendships made aboard the Midway! |
| Johnston, Jonathan | ad3 | Jan 30, 1978 – Jan 30, 1981 | vaw115 | visited midway in san diego last summer , she's a museum now |
| Blank, Edward | AMS2 | Feb 1978 – Mar 1980 | VA-56 | Any Champ Airframers who were on the winter '79 cruise. |
Cheek, Daniel  | FN | Feb 1978 – Jan 1980 | B | Burnerman in 3-Baker and 3-Charlie firerooms.... 3-Group ROCKED!!! View 'back then' Photo |
| Burch, Craig | DP3 | Feb 1978 – Aug 1980 | AIMD/S-7 | |
| Joy, Ron | E3 | Feb 1, 1978 – Feb 1980 | S2 | |
| Ellis, Mike | RM3 | Feb 1, 1978 – Dec 26, 1978 | Communications | Miss you guys! |
| Stollon, Robert | CTOC | Feb 12, 1978 – Feb 8, 1981 | OS | I was a CTO2/Leading "O" brancher. worked for CTOC Robert Hitchner . |
| Roskam, Murl | AOAN - AO3 | Feb 18, 1978 – Mar 28, 1980 | Weapons G-3 | Served during Gonzo Station Had some of my best times serving on Midway. I would do it all over again!! |
| Covey, Roy | MS3 | Mar 1978 – Mar 1980 | Food Service S2 | |
| Velez, Louie | BT3 | Mar 1978 – Feb 1981 | B-Division | Served in 2-B fireroom my first and second tour- The guys I remember are BT-1 Stanley, BTFN Ramirez, BT2 Babcock, BT2 Sample, BT3 Anderson from WA, BTFN Melton from Arizona, BTC Raghiati, BTFN Askew Texas, BTC Porter... |
| Lamb, Daniel | Corporal | Mar 1978 – 1980 | VMFP-3 | I was stationed on the ship two different times with Marine Squadron VMFP-3. 1978 for 6 months and again 1979 - 1980 during the Irian Hostage Crisis for 8 months. The highest rank I attained on the ship was Corporal. |
| Nasrallah, Gregory(Nasty Naz) | ASH2 | Mar 1978 – 1981 | AIMD | |
| Buzzell, Robert | E-3 | Mar 20, 1978 – Mar 20, 1980 | cook | I enjoy my time on the USS Midway. Longest time out sea was 90 days. |
| Simpson, William | DP3 | Apr 1978 – Apr 1980 | S-7 | Ah, the "Midway Magic" did a lot to help me decide what I wanted to be when I grow up. Oh, to be young again! |
| Frazier, Jerry | AEC | Apr 1978 – Aug 1978 | VQ1 | |
| Bernheisel, Bruce | GMG3 | Apr 1978 – May 1980 | G1, & Fox Divisions | At first glance a classmate from A School said, " were going to spend 2 years on that rust bucket!" I have to admit I shared that assesment. She was a great ship though and I don't regret having served on her. |
| Kestner, Larry\uncle Warry | enfn | Apr 1978 – Apr 1980 | A | great ship should have never left |
| Parker, Mark | AT1 | Apr 15, 1978 – Apr 15, 1980 | IM-3 | |
| Hamilton, Stephen | MSSN | Apr 16, 1978 – Apr 26, 1980 | S-2 Div | Missed going to Perth, Australia,and Thailand when I was there. Also miss Danny Joyner. My buddy who stayed in Yokosuka when the ship was decommissioned,and went to the USS Blueridge. |
| Tiso, Ralph | abh3 | Apr 27, 1978 – May 4, 1980 | v-5 and v-1 division | 18 years old met the midway is subic bay april 78 wow, the next 25 months wow korea,australia,pattayabeach,singapore,phiilpines midways home away from home 17 times there,pakistan,hongkong,and yes yokuska the honch great |
| Locke, Gary | EM3 | May 1978 – May 1980 | E | Power Shop |
| Van Meter, Tip | E4 | May 1978 – Jul 1981 | G-2 | Loved every minute of it. Long days and longer nights. So many stars to see at sea. Pusan, Subic Bay, Perth, Mombasa, Gonzo, Singapore, Pattaya, H.K. and of course Yokosuka, Yokohama and Roppongi discos every weekend. |
| Sullivan, Dick | EMFN | May 1978 – Apr 1980 | Power Shop | |
| Arterburn, Lester | ABE E4 | May 1978 – Feb 2, 1982 | V-2 Cats | "ROCK ON" My old friends |
| Ryan, Jack | EM | May 1, 1978 – Jun 1, 1980 | Some of the BEST times I ever had was aboard the Midway. | |
| Vargas, Tony | Bm3 | May 10, 1978 – 1980 | 3rd | |
| Gentry, William | SHSN | May 12, 1978 – Apr 17, 1981 | great to have served aboard a great ship | |
| Ladd, Steve | bt2 | May 18, 1978 – Oct 10, 1984 | b-div | |
| McCool, Mark(mac) | AOAN-AO2 | May 20, 1978 – May 20, 1980 | Weps/AOCS | Looking for any shipmates, been a long time, and I still miss the old magic. |
| Sommer, Arthur / Aj | MM3 | May 23, 1978 – May 15, 1980 | 3 shaft ally & 3 gen | First of a long list of ships retired after 20 years of services as a MMC. e mail me if you were there. |
| Lewis, Joel | AOAN | May 28, 1978 – | G-4 | |
| Stefanski, Mike | May 30, 1978 – | |||
| Antonavich, Richard | MMFN | Jun 16, 1978 – Jun 17, 1980 | M | you gotta e mail me hi |
| Lee, James | Cdr | Jul 1, 1978 – Jul 1, 1980 | Air Boss | Greatest carrier to serve in the USNavy. She did more, longer than any other carrier. Spent 4 weeks TOTAL (added up) in home port (Yokosuka) during the Iranian Crisis. 1978-1980. |
| Swientek, Joseph NEW | LT/CWO4/CTOCS | Jul 1, 1978 – Feb 1, 1981 | OS Division | Best in the West - We exemplified “Midway Magic”. We did what others only talked about and was the very best Ship’s Signal Exploitation Space (SSES) in WESTPAC. USN-459/CTU 77.4. My men got the mission done RIGHT! |
| Walls, Kevin (Bulkhead) | Ship Serviceman | Jul 8, 1978 – Jul 10, 1980 | S-3 | What a great ship, and a great crew. Never thought while I was on board that I'd miss going out to sea, but damn if I wouldn't give anything to get Hazed Grey and under way. I would like to thank Chief Caldwell for everything. |
| Johnson, Michael | OSCS | Jul 15, 1978 – Jun 10, 1991 | O-I DIVISION | SPENT TWO TOURS ABOARD. 1978-1986/1989-1991. WAS A DIVISION CHIEF/RADAR NAVIGATION OFFICER/SHIPS WEAPONS COORDINATOR AND AIR INTERCEPT CONTROLLER CALLSIGN "BEEFCAKES". |
| Gill, William (Billy) | FTM2 | Jul 21, 1978 – Jul 21, 1981 | FOX | First Missile fireing division in ships history. B.P.D.S.M.S. I loved my job, and liberty in Olongapo, Republic of Philipines. Subic Bay. |
| Stierman, Bret | EM | Aug 1978 – Aug 1980 | ||
| Stierman, Bret | EM3 | Aug 1978 – Aug 1980 | E | Electricians Mate |
| Scheftic, Michael (Spazz) | WT3 | Aug 20, 1978 – Oct 5, 1981 | Midway Magic and the boys of W-Division. Contact me! Played 3rd Base Midway Fast Pitch. Team Captain Bowling | |
| Snowberger, Joe | EW2 | Aug 20, 1978 – Aug 10, 1981 | OI/OW | When Men were men and women liked us that way. Took a self-tour of the CIC spaces last year while being reenovated. Saw Steve Johnstone last year....small world. I'm in Jax, FL now. |
| Leuenberger, Jim | AK2 | Sep 1978 – Sep 1980 | ||
| Denson, David | Qm3 | Sep 1978 – Oct 1980 | Navigation | Met a lots of people while onboard. Would love to hear from my old ship mates |
| North, David | E-3 | Sep 1978 – Sep 1980 | Engineering, One Engine Group | Looking for (then) MM Michael Coombs. Any clues, let me know or say, I talked w/ to Adm. Carmichael awhile back & well his son. Best officer I met in Navy or Air Force, hands down. Went on as SGT in USAF A-10 squadron. |
| Russo, Tom | EM2 | Sep 1, 1978 – Dec 1, 1981 | Learned the skills as an electrician in E-division that I still use to this day in civilian life. Formed wonderful friendships. | |
| Cobb, Edward | ABH | Oct 1978 – | AIMD / V-1 | Went to the "Shitty Kitty" after, ya, Still Always was missing AM Muster., LOL. Still think of the old gal. she was a fine ship. Aft of USN 10 years later got married to A PI gal, still married, Go Back to PI every year. |
| Rock, Jim | AT3 | Oct 1, 1978 – 1980 | VF161 | At shop and troubleshooter |
| Tipton, Mike | AN | Oct 6, 1978 – Sep 12, 1980 | V-1 | Hey fellow shipmates, Can't believe its been all these many years. Time flies. Would like to find pat sullivan V-4 div. Jose garcia V-1 div. and AN Swedberg V-3 Div. If you guys are out thee, let's get in touch. |
| Deherrera, Bernie | E-3 | Oct 18, 1978 – Oct 28, 1980 | AIMD6mo. V-1 Div 21mo. | just stoped by to say hey. I heard the magic looked good in musium mode. Na. nothing like the real thing. being in the getto (fly-3)@ 2am wet no sleep,cold . Miss it some times . email add. bdeherrera2009@hotmail.com |
| Rocek, Allan | DS2 | Oct 21, 1978 – Apr 18, 1981 | OE | Great times with a great bunch of guys. |
| Linsenbach, Paul | MM3 | Nov 1978 – Jul 1980 | M | hell of a time worked hard played hard would I do it again ????? HELL YA and would love it even more |
| Alfrey, Doug | E3 | Nov 1978 – Jul 1981 | VF-161 | Hopkins, Raglin, Woody, Covington, Chief Purdue, Larson, Clide Gary, if you guys are out there id like to hear from you its been a long time and I'm interested in seeing what you guys have been up to! and any other guys from my squadrin(memories b |
| Fernandez, Frankie | SKSA-SKSN | Nov 1978 – Nov 1980 | W-Division | |
| Cirre, Mike | LTjg | Nov 1978 – Jun 1982 | OE | |
| Graham, Darrell "chip" | AE-3 | Nov 3, 1978 – Nov 19, 1980 | VA-56 | Looking for any shipmates what might remember me....AT-3 Joe Coates, AMH-3 Russ McKenna, Hospital Corpsman Louis Carpenter AE-1 Tim Wilkerson |
| Szalo, Steve | SHSN | Nov 15, 1978 – Jan 15, 1980 | S-3 | |
| Baker, Eddie (Bootsy) | ABE E4 | Nov 18, 1978 – Nov 18, 1980 | V2 Catapults | David O'Neal, Trevor Martin, Thomas McGee, Woody Burnham, If any of you cats out there holla @ me! etbaker9@aol.com |
| Strait, Bruce | E3 | Dec 1978 – Dec 1980 | V3 | Would like to make contact with some v3 division shipmates. Has it really been over 20 years? |
| Sullivan, Chris | QM | Dec 1978 – Dec 1980 | Navigation | The best time of my life. Subic Bay to Mombasa, Kenya. 91 days at sea with Capt Hogie Carmichael. Great impression on a young man. |
| Smith, Donnie | AT1 | Dec 1978 – Jan 1983 | VF 161 | Looking for any shipmates still around. Drop me a line at my e mail address, retired in Millington. |
| Fritz, Rodney | ABE | Dec 1978 – Dec 1980 | V-2 | |
| Keleher, Jim | HT3 | Dec 1978 – Dec 1980 | R | Worked in the shipfitter shop and was on the flying squad.Great memories. |
| King, Robert | EMFN | Dec 1978 – Dec 1980 | E-Division | |
| Vornhagen, Charles Aka Buggs | ABH3 | Dec 1978 – Dec 1980 | V -1 | Some of the best time I had. Except that damn fishing boat that hit us |
| McGuire, Anthony | IC1 | Dec 1978 – Apr 1982 | E | |
| Ihrig, Richard | BT3 | Dec 1978 – Feb 1981 | B Div | Oil lab 78-81, B Div. I have contact with Mark Tylski, and had worked with Tui back in 86 at a SIMA. Just talked with Chip Markel out of 2C and he has seen Wayne Smiley recently. Always like hearing from old snipes.. |
| Lee, John | E-5 / EW2 | Dec 1, 1978 – Dec 30, 1980 | OW | Great Crew , Good times....Long underway periods |
| Hoose, Harold | SH3 | Dec 1, 1978 – Dec 16, 1980 | S-3 | Retired as SH1 in 2003. Would like some of my buddies in S-3 to contact me at hlhoosejr@gmail.com |
| Lampel, Kenneth | BT-3 | Dec 10, 1978 – Dec 2, 1981 | B | |
| Jarrett, James | RM1 | Dec 12, 1978 – Jan 10, 1981 | CR | Miss Yokosuka but really miss the PI. Sad to hear that's no more. Would like to hear from the mates. |
| Beasley, Don | AEC | Dec 15, 1978 – Nov 15, 1981 | IM1 | Great times on Gonzo Station. Thanks to all that made the MAGIC work. |
| Lopes, Mario | MS3 | Dec 18, 1978 – 1980 | VA-56/Supply | I was not ships company I was a Cook attached to VA-56 spent lot of time off ship on TAD |
| McCloud, Wendell (Sam) | HT2 | Dec 28, 1978 – Sep 20, 1980 | Repair |
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