Harold D.Serra
2/C/Ships Photographer
1948 to 1951 

Retired at 79
Ensenda Mexico (Widower)
TOOK PICTURES OF CREW IN 1948 AS SHIPS PHOTOGRAPHER OF CAPTAIN SMOOT AND ADMIRAL BLANDY  WE WERE THE FLAG SHIP AT THE TIME I LEFT  THE SHIP AND THE NAVY IN 1951 I WOULD LKE TO MENTION I TOOK A LOT OF PICTURES OF THE SHIP AT GITMO ON OUR SHAKE DOWN CRUISE TO CUBA ALSO OF ADMIRAL BLANDY BE GREETED BY CAPTAIN SMOOT ALL MY PICTURES ARE 8X10 PHOTOS I WAS THE OFFICIAL SHIPS PHOTOGRAPHER AT THE TIME I USED MY OWN CAMERA AT THE TIME I ONLY HAVE PHOTOS NOT  ANY NEGATIVES I AM ALSO A PLANK OWNER AND HAVE THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT I DON'T REMEMBER ANYONE ON  BOARD MAYBE YOU REMEMBER ME I HOPE
           ******PLANK OWNER*****

 Edward (Ed) Sockell
YN3/FM/X
12/48 to 04/51 
ejsockell@ cox.net
CWO4, USN,  Retired
Norfolk VA
 I have attended four reunions.  The last one held in Charleston, SC. was by far the best.  Your web site is the greatest.  Came right from boot camp and served in the Gunnery Office and as Legal Yeoman until. transferring into the Sixth Fleet Flag allowance as their legal yeoman.
Served 30 years, retired CWO4, avoided all the paper work I could, and became a "professional volunteer" both in the community, church and school affiliate.  I have nothing but positive memories of the ship, shipmates and especially for the leadership shown to me and sending me on to a
great navy career.

Donald R. Capps
SN/7th Division
12/48 to 10/49
FANCB123@ aol.com
Retired Printer/Pressman
Tarant, Alabama
Anyone assigned to the 7th Divison during Dec 1948 to Oct 1949 would like to hear from you.
                  ******PLANK OWNER*****

Harold W. (Eveie) Evenson
GM2/@nd Division
12/48 to 06/52
Harold ca148 @ aol.com
Retired
Maplewood MN
I was assigned to the N.N.after boot camp at great lakes,spent time at norfork naval air station befor the commissioning on 1/29/49.stayed aboard for 3.5 years,Gitmo,Cuba North Atlantic cruise and 3 tours to the Mediterranian cruise,I was G.M.2in the 2nd div.i was gun captain of the right gun in terret 2 .8 INch rapid fire. one round every six seconds.the N.N.was the only ship I served on,it was a wonderfull ship,one of the frist ships that had A.C.below deck .Iwas real happy to come across this Web. site of the N.N..you are doing a wonderfull thing,Keep up the good work,thank you. would like if any one remembers me,pleas contact me ,Great Shipmates and great memories..
            ******PLANK OWNER*****

Thomas Sweeney
FM
48 to 52

         ***** PLANK OWNER ***** 

Deceased

James Monroe Sheldon
MM3

       ***** PLANK OWNER ***** 

Deceased
Sept 1981

Lane Henry Evans
GM3
1948 to 05/53 
 
 
 
I am his nephew, Jimmy M. Barker a retired CWO4, and would like to see him listed on your website as appropriate.
     ***** PLANK OWNER ***** 

Deceased
July 8 2007
 

Donald D Twitchell
SN/1st Division
1948 to 1950
boobettie@ aol.com
retired truck driver
4719 Shady lane Midland TX 79703
           ***** PLANK OWNER ***** 

Caroll P Krueger
GM3/3rd
01/49 to 05/52

Retired Truck Driver/Dispatcher
Wadena, Mn.
I really enjoyed my time on the News and would like to chat with some old shipmates. My e-mail is through my grandson but all will  make it to me promptly.   
          ***** PLANK OWNER *****                

Deceased
9-11-2004

Daniel (DD) Rossetti
SN/?
01/49 to 05/53   
 todrossettijr@ att.net      
Retired Postal Clerk
1631 Nathaneal Mitchell Rd. Dover, Delaware
NN was the best lady I ever served on. Looking for William Schmidt Chief Machinist mate 

           ***** PLANK OWNER *****                    

Ronald (Ski) Sklenka
RD2/K
01/49 to 07/51
ronsklenka@ aol.com
Retired
Marietta, Georgia
Have been trying to find Robert C.  Blencowe from the K division. 
          ***** PLANK OWNER *****                  

Herbert (Herb) Oudheusden
FT2/FM
01/49 to 02/52  
kiteflier1130@ optonline.net
Retired Computer Programmer
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
After I left the NN I went toGuided missle school at Point Mago,CAand from ther to White Sands,NM in a guided missle training unit for 2 1/2 years. Then to FTB school at Washington,DC.I then when aboard a reserve training ship out of Boston,MA until I got out. I then went to work at AT&T Bell Laboratories & worked on the ammplifier tubes for the tranatlantic cable and Telstar. I had my initials on both Telstar satellites. I then became a programmer in the Administrative group. When I retired after 36 years, I worked for PSEG Energy Technogies for 7
years as a programming consultant. I am now retired and do some woodworking.

          ***** PLANK OWNER *****

Leo Edward (Lance)  Lalancette
FP2/R Division
01/49 to 03/51    
 saleorunner@ aol.com  
Pipe Fitter
8 Oak Street Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Best ship I ever served on!

           ***** PLANK OWNER ***** 

Vincent E (Vince) Hanhold
SK3/Supply Division
01/49 to 07/52
vjhanhold@ tampabay.rr.com
retired/International Paper Co.
1326 Pine Ridge Circle E B1 Tarpon Springs FL. 34689-1413
This was a great ship to serve on and the crew members were like family

           ***** PLANK OWNER ***** 

Morris D. (Mike) Culbertson
SA-DK2/Fox-S1 Division
01/29/49 to 12/51   
pokchp1958@ aol.com  
Retired Antique Dealer
5861 Wrightsboro Rd Grovetown GA 30813
Went aboard right out of boot camp. Served in Fox division until after shakedown then transferred to S-1 in the disbursing office until transferred  12/51 to Great Lakes Ill
          ******PLANK OWNER********

Monford Beacham (Monty) Chandler
GM3
01/49 to 10/51  
gabymom@ etv.net 
Fire Control, Radar Tech
Green River, Utah 
I am listing this for my father, he passed away 1 Mar 1999. I do this for he always had a soft spot for the Newport News. I think this was his favorite ship of all those he served on. I wish I had known of this site before his death. If anyone remembers him please e-mail me. I think there are some pics in his papers. So if any of you remember him please contact me. I was born in Sept after the Newport News was commissioned. Also his "Plank Owner" certificate.

          ***** PLANK OWNER*****

Deceased
1 March 1999

Art Chambers
ME2/R Division
01/49 to 07/52  

Police officer Suffolk Co, NY
131 Beechwood Dr. Atlantic Beach NC
Remember the cold gray day at commissioning ceremonies, shakedown at Gitmo, two Med cruises and all the stops in between the time I left her in dry dock at Portsmouth VA. July 52. Great times, great shipmates, great memories

          ***** PLANK OWNER *****

Walter (Ski) Sinkovic
SN/5th Division
01/49 to 06/52 

Retired
Labelle, FL
Plank Owner SN 5th Div Went on board, served till 52.Just found out ship was scrapped, as plank owner I felt real sad.

          ****** PLANK OWNER *****

Charles L. (Little Jake) Jacobs
BM3/3ird Division
01/49 to 06/51
evanscd01@ navy.mil
Retired.  Retired from Naval Avionics as a Model Maker.
7877 N. 600 W  Fairland IN 46126
Still think about the old crew and the good times I had aboard the NN.  This is my daughter's email and she will make sure I get any correspondence.   

          ****** PLANK OWNER ******

Noel Ford
QMSN/CA Division
01/49 to 09/49
jeno4d@ sbcglobal.net 
Retired after 33 yrs U.S. Postal Service
Marietta, GA
I was assigned to the Newport News right from boot camp. Went aboard as a plank owner and became a quartermaster/signalman striker. Really a signalman but the rates were combined. Great ship

          ***** PLANK OWNER *****

William R. (Gus) Gustafson
YNC/Executive
01/49 to 01/52
gailsews@ verizon.net
Factory Manager
Rhode Island
Commissioned the ship in l949.  Made Chief on the Newport News.  Remained in Navy 20 years, retiring in l962.  Still "hanging in"
 

I am listing this for my dad who had the best time of his life in the Navy, even taking into consideration the hard work and long hours/voyages. He retired after 20 years but wished he had stayed on. He attended the reunion a few years back in, I believe, Boston, and enjoyed it a lot. He passed away 13 June 2009 in the hospital from a bad infection and complications. My sister and I miss him and my mom a lot. She also passed this year 26 January 2009, Muriel. She traveled with him in the Navy and loved it - Greece, England, Italy, Turkey, Morrocco...Thank you to all his shipmates and all of you who protect us and our freedoms. e mail to daughter now as shown in new e mail aboveGod bless, Gail.
          ***** PLANK OWNER *****

Deceased
06-13-2009

William G. (Bill) Wisocki
GM2/7th Division
01/49 to 07/52  
 tuffy1982@ insightbb.com
Retired
Rockford, Illinois
          ***** PLANK OWNER *****

Henry Edsol  (Hank)Owen
Radio/RM1
01/49 to 09/52
dakotacrew1@ yahoo.com
Plumbing Contractor (Retired)
Marathon, Florida  (Keys)
Hank passed away on Aug 2,1989. His service on Newport News was the highlight of his life. He  talked much about the Mediterranean. This was his second enlistment, the first in 46/47 aboard DD Massey This Listing was submitted by Hank's son Mark and the email is Mark's
      ******PLANK OWNER******

Deceased
August 2 1989

Joseph C. (Joe) Parker
SH1/Ship Service
01/49 to 51 
mjkurrie@ bellsouth.net
Retired
Doerun GA
     ******PLANK OWNER******

HUGH (RED) O'NEILL
TESN1/CR DIV.NAVY MAIL CLERK
01/49 to 10/49 
HO1129@ AOL.COM
RETIRED POLICE DEPT.
LEESBURG FLORDIA
WAS ORRIGNAL CREW MEMBER (PLANK OWNER )WORKED WITH
J.C. PEARSON TE 1ST CLASS.OF LOUISVILLE,KY.PLEASE CONTACT IF LIVING.
           *******PLANK OWNER*********

Needham P Talton
SM/First Div
01/49 to 12/50 
shana_o@ hotmail.com
Retired
Goldsboro NC
looking for crewmen that served in this time frame
             ******PLANK OWNER*****

Norman C Gray
MM3/M Division
01/49 to 06/52 
cpmccroskey@ comcast.net
Retired
Hixson TX

            ******PLANK OWNER*****

Roy Smith
FM/M2 Division
01/49 to 51
gsmith509@ aol.com


          ******PLANK OWNER*****

Calvin J Red
ET1/Operations
01/49 to 03/53
cjred@ texoma.net
Retired
Anna TX
As far as I know I was the first enlisted asigned.  When I got to Norfolk in Aug. 1948 no one knew where the CA 148 was.  Took me a week to find it.
            ******PLANK OWNER*****

Roland E Langlois
GM3/4th Division
01/49 to 06/52
rolanglois@ sbcglobal.net
Retired was a Mfg Eng in Aerospace
39 WestFiled Village Danielson CT
The NN was a great ship
          ******PLANK OWNER*****

John C (Gruby) Grub
QMSN/ Fox & Navigation
01/49 to 06/51
 jcanddee@ pa.net
Corp. Director of Credit & Collections, Retired
Enola PA
Miss the old girl. She should have been a museum, not scrap. Hope to locate/hear from Charlie Selecki,Aerologist,Sayre,Pa. or Giz Guinnessey,Fox Div and any other of the guys I knew before being ranferred to the USS Macon, CA-132.
          ******PLANK OWNER*****

John J (Smitty) Smith
Radarmen
01/49 to 12/51 
 mld757@ msn.com  

Dunedin FL
This is for my father - he passed away in March 2002.  Always spoke proudly and fondly of the Newport News.  Would like to hear about the places it sailed during his tenure.  Please contact me at this email address.  I am his daughter.
              ******PLANK OWNER*****

Deceased
03/2002

George Stewart Allen Jr.
FN/Engineering
01/49 to 06/53
georgeanbarb@ goes.com
Retired Union Electrician
Northern NJ
I posted this for my father,George Allen.He is a plank owner like many of you, and like you also didn't receive his piece when she was mothballed.
I filled in the info. the best I could. He always speaks with pride of you Newport News, as I often heard stories of her cruises.
For those of you who knew him back then, I suppose he's still the same man, a man I've always been proud to call my father.
         ******PLANK OWNER*****

Timothy R. ("Root") Young
SGT./Marine Detachment
02/49 to 07/51  
DrMarkEYoungSr@ aol.com  
Col. (VA ARNG & USAR ret.) & Prof. of Economics; Chairman Busn. Dept.
Petersburg, VA
He started his deployment as a PFC, 522 Sea Guard & 745 Inf. Rifleman, then 0771 20mmAA MG & 5800 Guard, promoted to Cpl., 0311 Inf. Unit Leader, and then Sgt. 5831 Guard NCO, 0311 Section Ldr., MG plt., FMF. He served as body guard for King Paul and Queen Fredrika of Greece while they were onboard. He also served as a guard for the Admiral and other visiting dignitaries who visited, including General Omar Bradley and Secretary of Defense, Charles Wilson. He guarded other dignitaries such as Rita Hayworth, and her husband the Ali Khan. Also known for his marksmanship, Sgt. Young was largely responsible for his group besting a unit of the Queen's Royal Marines in a rifle match while on tour in the Mediterranean.

Sgt. Young, Left the ship in July, 1951 to go ashore and fight with the Wpns.Co. 3rd Bn 7th. Marines, 1stMarDiv, in Korea. He fought heroically and was selected to represent (carried the
colors) the entire 1st Marine Div. in Ike's inaugural Parade. Before leaving Korea, General James A. Van Fleet gave a farewell review to the "collection of heroes" (including Sgt. Young) from the 8th Army who were selected to march in Eisenhour's
inaugural parade. Gen. Van Fleet called them "the greatest collection of heroes that perhaps has ever been assembled - significant of a great Army." 

His picture appeared on the front page of the Washington Post and in Time Magazine. He met Eisenhour twice, once in the field and after he was President. The first time he met Ike in the field, Gen. Ike singled my father out (Dad was 6'4" and stood out) and asked him how he got to be so big. Dad, barked back in true USMC form, "Sir, I eat a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Sir!" Years later at Ike's Inaugural festivities, Ike spotted my father again and approached him. Pres. Ike
said, "Son, I see your still eating those peanut butter and jelly sandwiches." We were so amazed that the President would have remembered my father and much less his comment years
before that. Dad went on to make the USS Newport News proud. He joined the VaArng and Army Reserve and attained the rank of Col. He was the highest "military" educated officer and also earned 7 Master's degrees and was Chairman of the business department at William & Mary's Ricard Bland College in Petersburg, VA. Dad passed away at age 50 in 1981.
I'd love to hear from his shipmates! My warmest regards to all of you who served on this beautiful ship! Respectfully, Dr. Mark E. Young, Sr. (son)

           ***** PLANK OWNER ***** 

DECEASED
 10/81

Donald Swen (Duck and Duke) Soring
Fireman/M2 Division
02/49 to 08/52 

Retired Du Pont
Aston, PA
I was on the Newport News baseball team in 1952. 

Deceased
2-16-2006

Vernon H. (Vern) Morris
MM2/M1 Division
02/49 to 06/52 
 vhmorris@ verizon.net
Retired Tool & Die Owner/Foreman
Westfield, MA.

Fred S. (Pokey) Owen
SN/2nd, 6th, QM gang
01/49 to 03/52 
pherd@ comcast.net
Retired
Lafayette, Oregon
The ship was my home for over two years. I was a member of that CHAMPIONSHIP basketball team. 
we took on all comers and beat most of them.  I always relish hearing from other plank owners!

        ***** PLANK OWNER *****

Edward A. (Ed) Schultz
GM2/Seventh Div.
04/49 to 01/53 
elsupremono1@ hotmail.com  
Banker
Florida
Was master at arms 1952 

Harwood Parsons
FN/M2 Division
04/49 to 09/49  
hparsons@ rochester.rr.com 
Xerox Corp. Tool Crib & Safety Coordinator
Penfield N.Y

Samuel J. Benny
SN/7th Division
04/49 to 09/51
sbenny@ zoominternet.net  
Retired Police Chief
Evans City PA
Changed rate from seaman to airman, assigned to VX2 in Chincoteague Va, completed two tours with the Navy, then joined Pa. Air National Guard.

John J. (Herman) Besket
SN/First Division
04/49 to 06/51  
bceddy@ comcast.net  
Director of Play, Bethesda Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland
Silver Spring, Maryland

Charles F Cox
SA/2nd Division
04/49 to 12/49
charlescox@ frontier.net
Banker 25 years Vetrans Service officer 15 years
Ord Nebraska
Duty station turret 2 powder handling room, served 7 months on NN left Dec 49 joined USAF spent 16 months in Korea

Gene (Whiskey) Worosylla
BT2/ B Division
04/49 to 06/52
whynot me1234@ cox.net
Retired/ Computer Programmer
Phoenix AZ
#4 Boiler room

James (Jim) Van Elsen
Legroom Yeoman/4th  and A Division
05/49 to 08/51  

Retired
Panama City Beach, Florida
I would like to hear from anyone who served with me onboard
the USS Newport News. I am also looking for Harold Bennett
from Georgia and John Duke from Louisiana. The email listed is
my daughter's and she will get any info to me. Good to see all 
the postings here. I hope to see more.

DECEASED
August 23 2001  

Thomas (Tom) McCormick 
FN2
06/49 to 12/49  
sailor2@ optonline.net
Retired
Long Island NY

Benjamin Espiritu
E6/Cook
06/49 to 06/53
dean.ryan2012@ yahoo.com
Retired
La Palma CA
My grandfather was a steward. In 1953 He was sent to Norfolk Virginia for R&R.  He was then sent to task 43 deep freeze opperation for 4yrs. In 1958 he was sent on the U.S. Satar. during the korean war and was a store keeper.  1959-63 he was station in London at Governors square as a store keeper. In 1967 he was sent to the Vietnam War on YRBM 31 opperating Mekong Delta in the Teht Offense.  In 1968 the viet kong sunk the YRBM 31. In 1968 he was sent home to Cerritos, CA and retired with the Navy. During the 70's attended Cal State Fullerton and got a degree in acounting.  During the late 70's worked for the Naval Supply in Long Beach, CA.  He then wound up retiring with U.S. Post Office in 1992.  He is now fully retired and  works out at his local gym 3 days a week.

Burleigh A.(Smoky) Little
DC3/R Div.
09/49 to 10/51  
 fireball221@ aol.com   
Retired NY state fire inspector/investigator
251 Hamilton Blvd Kenmore NY 14217
I would like to know where the ship is berthed and any info the members would like to provide.

Robert E. (Bo) Ferrell
GMSN/Fox Division
10/49 to 04/53  
BMF3379@ aol.com  
retired (former policeman and truck driver
Philadelphia
looking for anyone who served in the above dates.
would like to hear from you

Robert (Brownie) Brown
SO3
10/49 to 03/53 

Retired
Reedsburg WI 53959
Looking for Ruddy, Guinessey, who played on the basketball team

John (Smokey) Holzmeister
SN/3ird Division/Fantail
11/49 to 1952 
drmweaver@ gmail.com 
Deceased
Olympia, WA
I am John Holzmeisters daughter and would like to hear from anyone who remembers him. My father passed away July 26,2006.He is deeply missed by those who knew him.

Deceased
July 26 2006

John B.  (Etch) Etchingham, Jr.
FP3/R Division
12/49 to 08/52  
jbetchjr@ aol.com   
Librarian
North Kingstown, RI
Served again on the ship 10-62 to 01-66

William W. (Willy)  Williamson
SA/FT1/SA/Fox
12/49 to 05/54  
 usnavy24@ chesapeake.net 
Retired (twice, once from military, once from civilian)
12645 Calvert Court, Lusby, Maryland
Came aboard as part of pre-commissioning crew (along with twin brother George) as an SA right out of Great Lakes boot camp.  Was  aboard for about 4 1/2 years then transferred as FT1 to USS Pittsburgh CA 72.  Pittsburgh couldnt touch NN in any manner.  No comparison whatsoever.  Made the Navy my career, served aboard 6 ships including two other heavies (Des Moines, Boston) and three DLG/CG (Reeves, Gridley, MacDonough).  Did two tours of shore duty as instructor at Naval Guided Missiles School, Dam Neck, VA.  Made Master Chief in 1966, retired after 24 years in 1971.  Went to work with civilian contractor supporting Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, DC.  Retired from that ratrace in 1990, built my retirement home in southern Maryland (near Chesapeake Bay), bought a 28 foot cabin cruiser and am now living the "good life". Have two children (both in their 40's now) and four grandchildren.  Been a great life, I wouldn't trade one second of it. Twin brother George lives i !n San Diego, has two kids of his own. He retired after 20 years, also worked as civilian contractor for Navy .

Frank Desparrois
FA/M Division
12/49 to 06/50 
f1492des@ wmconnect.com
Retired USAF
Glenwood IA

William D. (Ritchie) Ritchie
AGAN/Operations
01/50 to 06/50  
silaxritchie@ AOL.COM  
Retired
2507 Eagles Landing Rehoboth Beach,DE. 19971-1469
Reported on board as Capt.Smoot turned over command to Capt. James Laidlaw. Sailed for Med. cruise. Upon return to U.S. I was transferred to Newport, RI naval base.

Robert G (Bob) Frields 
RD3/K
04/50 to 08/51 
rgfrields@ netscape.net 
Pastor    
221 Heltonville Rd Bedford, In 47421
Does anbody know where Robert Weber is now?                    

Robert (Bob) Doms
RMSN/Ex, 4th and Flag (Cru Div Two)
05/50 to 1952  

Retired Navy, Retired Air Traffic Controller
Belleview, FL.

Sidney (Sid) White 
EN1/A
 05/50 to 02/53 
swgmw12@ sbcglobal.net
Retired from Curmmins Engine Co. March 1981 after 33 years as a division Service Manager.
Azle, Texas

Earl Carpenter
QM3/CS
05/50 to 11/52 
ninesevenstreet@ hotmail.com
Retired General Building Contractor 
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Sorry they had to scrap the old girl                    

Francis E.(Frank) McGowan
SN/Supply
06/50 to 01/53
newyorklion@ hotmail.com
Self-Employed CPA
Honolulu, Hawaii
Looking for friends who were aboard from 1950 to 1953

John (Chip) Lucas
FN/Engineering
06/50 to 08/52
cgone610@ aol.com
Retired Air Canada Lead Cargo Agent
St Augustine FL
Left Great Lakes Company 82 in June of 1950 for Norfolk to join ships company....The very first day while assembling on the fan tail for muster a General Quarters Drill was announced...Not knowing where my GQ station was because we were still in the process of getting quarters info... Everyone scattered except 3 fellow boots, who stood there.  Wound up with a Captains Mast. My Chief explaned my situation and I got off with a lecture. Not a plank owner, but I did get a "Blue Nose Certificate" for crossing the Artic Circle on a winter cruise.

Elwin F.(Sonny) Curtis Jr.
SN/2nd
08/50 to 08/53  

Retired
2 Gameston Park Rd., Ellsworth, Maine 04605
I was a gun striker in turret #2 at that time. I  sorry to hear the story of the  explosion, The center was my GQ station.                   

Phil (Saint) St.Pierre 
SO3/King Div.
08/50 to 06/55
Taylor67@ aol.com 
Graphics Consultant
New York
I was given this site address by a friend  and I opened to crew #1 and what name appears first on the list "MOOSE MILLER" my old fearless leader of K Div. Question: is "Rags" the signalman who  used old T shirts to shine his jaguar & shot a flair gun at a bum boat in Haiti ??  Where are all the rest of the guys from  Michigan ? or Cappazoli from New Jersey,  Doc Dougherty from post office or Barney from Wilkes Barre, Pa. 

Roger Davis
FTSN/Fox
05/50 to 09/53  
rogerdavissr@ wmconnect.com 
Retired
1575 Treasure Lake Dubois PA 15801
Have moved from Leesburg FL back home to Dubois PA 1/1/07               

Richard Bannister
SN/Fox div
09/50 to 12/53  
bbannister@ cox.net

Casa Grande AZ

  
   

Thomas P. (Buzz) Sawye
MM2/M
09/50 to 10/51
buzz1998@ erols.com
Supervisor of maintenance-Tug Boats  CSX RR
110 Piedmont Av. Hampton, VA  23661
Retired in 1984 37 years service.  Love to hear from any shipmate. My sport is tennis. Play 3 to 5 times a week.                    

Donald L. (Don)  Baker
QM3/N
09/50 to 11/53  


 

DECEASED

Name (Nick Name)     
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments

Jack L Turner
SN/Ships Service & Deck force
09/50 to 12/52
jbailey46@ yahoo.com

Ormond Beach FL
Looking for former shipmates to share good times and memories.

Joseph (Mac)  McMahon
TE3/CR Division
10/50 to 10/52 
joseph.mcmahon@ yahoo.com
Retired
Milford CT
I feel privileged to have served aboard both the USS Newport News and then aboard the USS Salem. I came aboard the NN fresh out of boot camp and assigned to the 5th div. Although a great experience, a swabbie's life was not for me. Transferred to CR Div as a Teleman apprentice. Discharged from Salem as TE1. Many fond memories of shipboard life. This website is great.

James F. (Fred) Delaney 
YN1/A-Div.-Engr. Log Room.
11/50 to 04/54  
 james_f_delaney@ sbcglobal.net 
Manager Government Contracts - Norder Division of United Technologies Corporation
85 Viscount Drive - A63 - Milford, Ct., 06460
Have been trying to contract my old  shipmates on the Newport News. Time frame from 1950-1954. Spent some time in the 4th division on the signal bridge and the Engineering Log Room. I think of Big Thunder a lot sorry they scrapped her. She deserved a better faith. So now I visit the Witch to bring back old memories. But it is not the same!. Hoping to contact someone along with my Massachusetts shipmate Lloyd E. Anthony. We seem to be the only ones around. Has been almost 50 years! Smooth Sailing. Would enjoy corresponding  with some of my former shipmates. Call 203 877 3338 or E-Mail.

Lloyd E.(Ants) Anthony 
YN3/F
11/50 to 06/54

Retired - Bank Manager
1 Haven Lane - Wayland, Ma. - 01778-5105 - 508-653-3422 
Would like to receive information on the   NN-CA--148 Serve on board  1950-1954.Searching for former  shipmates to exchange sea stories.                    

Robert S. (Stu) Glascock
ET3/T Division
11/50 to 07/54  
 stuartg53@ hotmail.com 
Retired
Mechanicsville, Va.
Have lost touch with the guys that I had such a good time with.  If any of you old timers from T division are still around please get in touch.

Walter M (Peacoat Eddie) Edwards
FCSN/Fox Division
11/50 to 07/52
 jrlv53@ embarqmail.com
Retired from Roadway Express
Grayson County,Va.
I was aboard during 2 Med Cruises.

Richard D Westerlind
DC3/Repair Carpenter
11/50 to 09/53
captain@ medusagear.com
Retired Captain
Indiantown FL

Name (Nick Name)     
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments

Louis A Gangale
SN/5th Division
11/50 to 02/52
louisgangale@ yahoo.com

Blackstone VA

Cecil E Lane
3rd class/MP
12/50 to 06/54
cecilelane@ embarqmail.com
Retired
Washington NC
like to here from the crew members

Alan Izenberg
SK1/S-1 Division
12/50 to 09/53
alanizen@ aol.com

West Palm Beach FL

Charles W.(Chuck) Mondy 
Fireman First Class/ M Div.    
1950 To 1952
newc2@ suite224.net  
Retired
Conneaut, Ohio

DiPasquale, (Pasquale) Salvatore
SN/Seventh Division
1950 to 1954 

Hairstylist
Hauppauge, L.I. New York,/ Boca Raton, Florida
Came on board in 1950, had great trips to the MED. and would like to know what and where the ship is at this time.

Richard Joseph (Tip)  Thibodeau  SR.
BMSN/First Division
1950 to 1952  
tippydd699@ hotmail.com
Retired Police Officer
Bridgeport,connecticut
Going from a sumner class destroyer to a heavy cruiser was like coming aboard a cruise ship,does anyone have the nn bugle calls??Remember holystoneing the deck. I have a ships company picture from 1951  norfolk  va,  Capt Cooper was skipper then,picture was taken at pier side.

Edward J.(Ed) McGuinness
FT2/Fox Division
1950 to 12/53  
ejmcguinness@ msn.com  
Project engineer on missell and space programs
19 Eagle Rd., Norwalk, CT 06850
Main duty was in gun director #39

Ken (Stores) Lehnert
SK3/S1 Division
1950 to 1952
lenhertk@ bellsouth.net
Retired
 

Richard D (Dick) Baker
SA/Galley
1950
richardbaker1025@ comcast.net
Retired
Albuquerque NM

George, A. ( Irv) Irvin
RD2/K
01/51 to 07/54
gamrn@ yahoo.com   
Retired HS Mathematics Teacher
Cape May, New Jersey
Made 4 trips to Med. Looking for old Radar Buddies having served '51 - '54.                     

Arthur E. (Art) Hillier
FT3/Fox Division
01/51 to 12/53
Art1ev2@ aol.com  
Retired Chemist
Winter Haven FL
Just discovered this site. Now spend my time on golf, tennis, and genealogy. Wonder what became of my former shipmates, especially the one who owes me $20.00.

Robert E.  (Willie) Williams
ET3/T Division
01/51 to 12/53 
Cymraeg1884@ webtv.net 
Retired
Goshen IN
Very glad to have found this great site. It's just like a trip back in time. Would love to hear from some old shipmates. Looking for anyone who can tell me the status on H.L."Gus"Palmer, ET1. Still living? Last known address, etc.

Donald Phillips
RDSN/6th/K Division
01/51 to 05/52
donjaphil@ metrocast.net
retired English teacher secondary level
Meredith NH
Fondly remember the Med cruises and the smoky poker games when the ship was docked. Would like to rehash old times with CIC team mates.

 Adolf Bryant Duke
SN/Personal
1-5-1951 to 10-15-1954
Acuitydesign@ hotmail.com



This is sons email address if any remember A.B. Duke please contact his son Adam B Duke

Bryant Duke (Sept 19,1930 – July 6, 2007)
 
Bryant Duke 77, of Durham NC, died Friday July 6, 2007 after an extended illness at Western Wake Hospital in Cary. 
Bryant was born in Oxford, NC September 19, 1930 to Martha Beatrice and Ernest Bryant Duke.  He moved to Durham when he started elementary school and lived there until graduation from Durham High School.  Bryant then joined the Navy and for the next four years served aboard the USS NewPort News.  After his return from the Navy, Bryant went to work at Duke Medical Center as an illustrator and medical photographer.  In 1970 he began working at the National Institute on Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) as the Institute Photographer and later as a Contracting Officer in purchasing and remained there until his retirement in 2001. 
Bryant is survived by his ex-wives Louise Shamel of Durham and Naomi Jean Bernheim of Cary; sons Chip Duke and Adam Bryant Duke; daughters Dale McLain, Juli Duke, and Paige Duke; grandchildren Ian, William, Jacob, Aiden, Taylor, Spencer, Stephanie, Jessica, and Katherine. You can contact Adam Bryant Duke at Acuitydesign@ hotmail.com

 

Deceased
7-6-2007

William R Van Luven
TE3/CR Division
02/51 to 12/52
wrvl@ aol.com

St Louis MO
I have wonderful memories of my time on the USS Newport News. I served under two great skippers..........Captain Cooper and Captain Price. My work aboard got me involved in many communication areas and I know our ship well.

Robert J Bieda
BM3/7th,9th messdeck master of arms
03/51 to 01/57 
 vbieda@ yahoo.com  
Ret. Forman from The City Of Warren,Mi
Warren MI

Dick Dahlquist
IC2/E Division
04/51 to 10/54   

Unisys Corp. Retired
Bella Vista Arkansas

Cletus (Wag) Waggoner
HC2/Hospital
04/51 to 1952 

Retired U S Postal Service
Springville Indiana
 

Deceased
06-22-2006

John Edward Wilson
GM3/1st Division
04/51 to 05/55 
dawnutz@ hotmail.com 
Retired
Pahrump NJ

William H (Bill) Honeck
RD3/K Division
04/51 to 10/54
wilfor@ aol.com
Retired Senior Buyer/engineer Autoliv/Airbag Div
Owosso MI
I would like to here from any of the old gang who were in the radar group during1951 to 1954.Also those that played on the ships baseball team during that time

Arthur (Art) Haehnel 
EM3/E Division
05/51 to 10/54
ahaehnel@ intergate.com
RETIRED
Port Charlotte, FL

Leon J. Katz
FP2/R
05/51 to 10/54
lckatz@ earthlink.net
Retired Plumbing Inspections, City Of Minneapolis, Mn.
198 East Emerson Ave.,West St.Paul, Minnesota,55118-2545
Have lots of great slides & old 8mm movies from my time in the NN....some great memories. The website is fantastic.                  

George A. (boats) Grill 
BM2/5th
05/51 to 11/54
dino1saur@ aol.com
Trucking Business Owner (Retired)
Lake Oswegoor.
Only fond memories of the ship and crew.

Bernard L. (Bernie) Schaner 
EM1/E
05/51 to 12/54  
bernies72@ earthlink.net   
Retired from the Nuclear Power Industry.  Was Operations Supervosor in charge of day to day plant operations.
Umatilla, Florida.
Currently enjoying woodworking and the making of furniture from scratch.  Enjoying Florida weather year around and glad to be out of the Michigan winter weather.

William H. (Bill) Oddo
SH3/S-3 Division
05/51 to 10/54   
whoddo@ aol.com  
Retired (Barber)
6337 State Rt. 113 Bellevue, Ohio 44811
I join in with everyone who said the days on board the News were the good ole days---- weren't they.

Carl (Curly) Shaw
ME2/R Division
05/51 to 10/54 
carl.shaw@ att.net
Retired firefighter    From 1956 to 1984 (28 yrs.)
Champaign, Illinois 61821

Richard A. (Dick) Snyder
FA
05/51 to 04/55 
lindsellway@ hvi.net 


I am Richard,s daughter and my son is interested in his grandfather ship

DECEASED
12-05-1965

Thomas E Hunt
FT2/Fox
06/51 to 05/54
kriand@ aol.com
Retired
Naples, FL

Albert (Al) Hobbs 
DC2/9th Division
06/51 to 09/54

Retired
Davenport, IA.

Gordon E. Hartsock
SHSH/S-3 Division
06/51 to 06/53  

Truck Driver, Peace Officer and a Machinist
1011 Church Street Ext., Millport, New York, 14864
I am a retired truck driver, I have 7 children, my oldest boys (twins) were born while I was aboard ship in 1952. I am trying to reach many of the crew members to whom I spent time with
aboard the USS Newport News. If anyone can help please notify my e-mail address, and I will get back in touch with you. I was glad to be a crew member with the S-3 Division. Hope to hear from you soon.

Joseph William (Joe)  Sacchi
GM3/6th Division
06/51 to 06/55  
 calsac35@ aol.com
Police Captain
527 Bergen Ave. Township of Washington, NJ 07676
We have attended the last 4 Newport News Reunions and I have enjoyed seeing all my old buddies.  See you in 2003. Remember the Division Parties in Villa, France? I retired as Police Captain in Twp. of Washington in 1996,after 35 years. My wife Carol and I enjoy being able to travel to our place on Topsail Beach NC. every few months.

Norman Jones
SO2/K Division
06/51 to 05/52
srseis@ comcast.net
Retired from Western Electric
275 Clear Fork Rd Waynesburg KY 40489

Donald W Morrow
HM3/H Division
07/51 to 06/53
dm_508@ hotmail.com

Phillipsburg NJ
Am looking to connect with old crewmates. Harold LeFort, Carl Suerdieck, and Lucky Luciano, are you still out there? Contact me.....

John A. (Porky) Burgess 
GMC2/6th
08/51 to 01/55
burgess@ olg.com
Retired Printer
9620 Glen Way Fort Washington, MD. 20744
See you at the reunion!

Carl (cant) Winn
EM3/EM
08/51 to 05/53 

construction electrician
14382 Swanee Beach Fenton MI. 48430
I had a great time with a great gang. I can only remember the good times

Wayne (Punk) Wilburn
SH3/S-3 Division
08/51 to 08/54 
ashriner96@ aol.com  
Retired Barber USNTC San Diego, Ca. Thirty eight years with the Navy Exchange. Being a shipserviceman started me on that.
Flatwoods (Greenup County) KY. Home of Billy Ray Cyrus
Went aboard as a kid left as a man. I still keep in contact with old shipmates. Have lost a few. Won't be the same at the reunion with out Bill Minnick signing "On My Way to Gitmo aboard the Newport News". Would like to hear from shipmates that remember me, especially Ray McGinty from Pittsburg

John E Squires
EN3/E Division
08/51 to 02/55
michaelsquires24@ hotmail.com
retired
lorain ohio
 

Richard (Dick) Ingraham
SA/SN/Mess Hall/Side Cleaner?
09/51 to 52  
peye@ rochester.rr.com   
NYS Licensed Private Investigator
Rochester, NY 14692
I came from Baimbridge MD. Boot-Camp, Com. 111- right to the News--not sure what company but I know I did Mess Hall work & maybe side-cleaner. I was a snot nosed kid, 17 yrs. old-112 pounds, no whiskers, but thought I was tough. Ha! I did do some boxing on either the News or her sister ship the DesMoines that I transferred to in 1952. My memory is kind of shot in regards to those years. I wanted to be a man so I tried drinking with the big boys and that really screwed me up. If anyone remembers me, please get in touch. Also, I am trying to get information on a good buddy I had. I am not sure if he was on the News or the DesMoines. His name was George (Gus) Bell and he was a Radio/Radar/Sonar man. Good luck to all.                 

Charles Edward (Ed) Bassett 
GMSN/7th
09/51 To 11/54
cb0992@ bellsouth.net   
Retired
Lake Park, Florida
Want to hear from anyone who was in the 7th Division (especially the gunners mates!) from 1951 to 1954.or anyone that remembers me! :)                    

Thomas (Tom) Kramer 
BT3/MP Division Boiler Room
09/51 to 04/55
todokr@ ideaone.net
Semi-Retired
Harwood, North Dakota

Robert E ( Bob ) Barbato
EM1/E
09/51 to 09/54
rebgwing@ gmail.com
Retired ( AT&T Bell Labs Eng )
Longmont, CO.
I have attended the last three reunions and would like to see more of the E Div personnel from Yr. 51-54                    

Edward L. (Ed) Spaulding
FT3/Fox
09/51 to 01/55   
espaulding@ rochester.rr.com 
Retired UPS
Ontario, NY

John P. (JP) Hunt
FT3/Fox
09/51 to 06/55
MayBabies@ aol.com  
Retired NYC Police Det.
Long Island, N.Y.
Like to get in touch with  John Urany & Charlie Davis. Like to hear from the old fox div crew 1951-1955               

George Canova
EM2/E Division
09/51 to 01/55  
GCanova@ webtv.com 
Retired - Home Builder/Land Developer
Lake Wallenpaupack,  Lakeville, Pa.
Enjoyed seeing shipmates at the last four reunions. 

Robert A (Bob) Marshall
GMSN/6th Division
09/51 to 11/54  
corncob@ suscom.net 
Retired Carpenter
146 Larryville Rd.  Jersey Shore, Pa.
Enjoyed serving on the CA148 Newport News.  I was sorry to hear about the tradgey.  My heart goes out to those people.

Robert (BOB) Shay
BT3/MP Division
09/51 to 04/55

Retired
Lady Lake FL
Spent all my time in boiler room #4

Tom Bryant
SH3 S-3 Division
09/51 to 01/55
MLBTAB17@ aol.com
Retired Police officer 26 yrs 06/55 to 06/81
17 Lane Ave West Caldwell NJ
looking for Ray McGinty, Wayne Wilburn.Mark Buffington,Orlando Catrambone  Bill Oddo or others from shipservice

Reynaldo E. (Rod) Rodriguez 
S03/K
10/51 to 04/54

Die maker
Allen Park, Mi

Layton E. (Yock) Yockey, Sr.
SN/6th Division
10/51 to 07/53  
Laytony@ yockey.com  
Mold Maker - retired
Ohio

Girard N. (Jerry) Imbrenda 
SK2/Supply
10/51 to 12/54
gipianomus@ aol.com 
Retired Computer Programmer/Design Specialist/Instr. Designer
9320 Laramie Rd Phila, Pa.  19115-2720
Whatever happened to Hug McGuigan, Frank,  Matey, Pappy or anyone who worked in Supply Office! I opened Small Stores   once a week. I saw Newport News docked in Phila. Navy Shipyard every time I went to the airport. Brought back many memories.                    

George H.(Ollie) Oliver Jr.
SH3/S3 Division
10/51 to 11/54 

ret-pepsi-cola co 42 years ser. ret in 1999
Richmond Va. 23236
many memories of the med trips I guess better than  than now  RIGHT let me here from some of you old salts  see ya

 Alvin Leroy Parris
SN/6th Division
10/51 to 06/55 
aparris@ i2k.com
Retired
Rogers City MI

John D Scheidt
GM3/7th Division
11/51 to 7/55
britter@ qis.net  
Electrician
Baltimore MD

James (Jim) Bryan
FTSN/Fox Division
11/51 to 10/53 
jibryan@ sbcglobal.net
Retired
Woodstock IL
Like to hear from anyone in 3 inch 50 battery and 52 softball team

James C. Scherping
RD3/K Division
1951 to 1954

Retired-G.M.C.  Floor Inspector
Birch Run, MI
The Greatest days of my life are the memory's of life aboard the ship, and the men I miss so much today.

Clayton (Clayt)  Howard
SN/7th Division
1951 to 1954  

Retired GMC
Clio Michigan
Remembering Villa France and all the good liberty

Joe Mitchell
EM2/E Division
1951 to 1955   
jmitch4444@ aol.com 
Retired IBM Field Eng.
4520 W Cascade Wilmington NC 28412

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