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Crew Member's Page
For Years of 1949 to 1951
The names are listed in the order of the time
period that each of you served onboard the USS Newport News. That is, sorted by the date
month/year you came onboard. This way, people who served together will be listed together.
Just find someone you want to visit with, click on their Email Address and start typing.
We hope you all use this to page to visit with your old (and new) shipmates.
To email a ship
mate copy and paste the address then remove the space after the @. This is done
to cut down on Spam email.
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Harry
J.(Jim) Eller
MM2/M Division
Pre Com to 07/52
jimeller@ access4less.net
Retired Owner Machine & Toll Shop
Shelby Twp MI
Engineer on Captains Gig (Great Duty) 2nd Division #1Engine Room
******PLANK OWNER******
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Roger (John) Michaud
SFC/Flagman
02/48 to 04/51
wdbgtruck5@ verizon.net
Retired Mechanic
Port Reading NJ
Excellent Work
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Edward
Louis (Ed) Novak
FT3/Fox Division
08/48 to 02/52
elnovak@ pacbell.net
Retired
Union City CA
Does anyone out there remember me?
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Silvio
(Mac) Pais
PN1/EX Division
09/48 to 04/52
Banker
Latham, NY
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Dr.
Sheldon (Shelly) Howard (Horowitz)
ET3
10/48 to 06/51
sheldonhoward@ gmail.com
Chief Scientist of the MultiVox Corp.
San Diego CA
I started in fire control operating the director for the forward 3"
gun. I left the ship in 1950 to attend ET school at Great
Lakes. I returned to the ship as an ET3 1n '51 and was discharged
later that year.
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Bill Crotsley
SN/Deck Hand
10/48 to 06/50
wcrotsley@ carolina.rr.com
This was my father I have a copy of his discharge and would love to get a
copy of any pictures that might be out there, thank you to anyone who may
help. He passed away in 2001
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PLANK OWNER ***** |
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Norman (Norm) Hartmann
MM3/M1 Division
10/48 to 11/51
jmar1625@ juno.com
Retired tool engineer for universal unlimited corp.
Deltona FL
spent 3yrs.on uss crescent city apa21 during ww2
am plank owner on newport news
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William
E. (Bill) Minick
MM1/MP
11/48 to 07/55
Luthier Musician
Poway, (suburb of San Diego) CA
To all my engineering dept friends who served on board
with me I would like to just say this "I used to not know how
to spell enjoneer and now I were one" Having served as Chief
Engineer of USS Eldorado (AGC-11) USS Canberra (CAG-2)
and USS Chicago (CG-11). Of all the ships which I served on in my 30 years
of Naval service my fondest memories are those of the USS Newport News. I
retired from Naval service in 1975 as Commanding Officer of the
Naval Reserve Center in Fort Smith, Ark.Although I retired as LCDR I
finally realized my life-long dream of being CO and being
addressed as "CAPTAIN". I knew learning to spell 'engineer' correctly would pay off
someday.
***** PLANK
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Deceased
December 13 2001
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Richard
( Dick ) De Arruda
SN/2ND
11/48 to 05/51
ddearruda@ aol.com
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor (Retired)
Brandon, Fl.
I was assigned to NN prior to her being commissioned. I rode a tug boat round trip, daily,
from Norfolk to Newport News until she was commissioned. I have many fond memories of serving
on NN. I felt very depressed when I heard she was scrapped. I am proud to be a plank owner.
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PLANK OWNER *****
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John
(Mitch) Mitchell
SN/4th
11/48 to 9/50
jmitch82@ verizon.net
Retired truck driver
Epping, NH
I was assigned to the ship right out of boot camp and spent a couple of
months on the base at Norfolk before the commissioning. Would like to hear
from anyone that remembers me from the deck div or I was striking for
radioman for about six months also. It really brought back some old
memories when I found this web site. Thanks to all who made this possible.
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PLANK OWNER *****
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Leonard
(Len or Hose Nose) Newman
QM3/CS
11/48 to 07/52
leonardo@ provide.net
Retired Civil Engineer
Shelby Twp. ,Michigan 48315
Spent first three months mess cooking then became Quartermaster striker. I
was third person aboard.
wish I had a good memory because I logged a lot of
guys on board
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Reuben
( Rube) Bryant Jr.
MM1/MP Division
11/48 to 08/55
Magicterr@ aol.com
Service Engineer for Trans America (Retired)
Meadowview, VA
retired from US Navy 30 Years, retired again!! 6 Years in #1 Engine Rm. If
anyone knows where Pee Wee Parnell BT2 is Please Contact me. Also Minelle
BT2?
***** PLANK OWNER ***** |
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James B. Osborne
SA/RD3/K/OR Division
11/48 to 07/51
jjim4870@ aol.com
Retired
Petersburg, IL/Lakeland, FL
I retired from the Navy at Dam Neck, VA in July, 1970 as RDC
***** PLANK OWNER ***** |
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Edward J.
(Ski) Wilusz
DK1/S4 Division
11/48 to 10/50
wilusz_ed25@ yahoo.com
Financial Systems Analyst, GS-11, Retired
Chesapeake, VA 23321-2111
I am new to the workings of the internet. When I found this USS NEWPORT NEWS web site I think
it is the best means for communicating with your shipmates. I also served in the USS MACON
(CA-132) 1957 - 1960. Retired DKC, USN, on November 28, 1962. Retired Civil Service January
1984.
***** PLANK OWNER ***** |
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John Olson
MM3/M-2
11/48 to 09/52
jpolson@ acsol.net
Retired--- Worked 35 years for Frito Lay Inc.
Grand Junction, CO
I was just out of boot camp and got assigned to the NN. Number two engine room. A great
experience!!!
*****PLANK OWNER ***** |
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Donald C. (Kentucky Red) Moore
RM2/CR Division
11/48 to 08/51
dcmoore@ fuse.net
Retired Printing Manager
Alexandria, Kentucky
Like to hear from other CR division guys or other
members of "ye Royal Order of "Blue Nose".
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Fred
Sterling
FN/M1 Division
11/48 to 06/51
freds372@ aol.com
U. S Postal Rural Carrier
Gloucester, Virginia 23061
It is great to be able to stay in touch with ship mates..
***** PLANK OWNER
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Robert
R.(Bob) Hinton
BT3/ M Division
11/48 to 07/52
bbhint@ raex.com
Retired
971 Alpine Blvd Uniontown OH
Any information on Bill Schmidt BT2
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James
Arthur (Jimmy) Wilder
SN/Paint Locker 7th Division
11/48 to 09/51
amanda.arcand@ us.army.mil
Retired from the National Forge Co., Erie, PA
Harborcreek, PA
*****PLANK OWNER ***** |
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George (Joe) Joseph
FC3/Fox
11/48 to 12/51
joeandbarb@
zoomtown.net
Retired / AT&T/area planner western ellec co
Delhi Hills , Ohio
Would really like to hear from old ship mates, and get reunion
info.
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Gerald
(Jerry) Wilcox
MM2/ M2 Division
11/48 to 05/49
jerry1928@ msn.com
Retired
Bermuda Dunes CA
Worked in Refig/Air Cond.Section
*****PLANK OWNER***** |
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Donald W. (Moose) Miller
RD1/ K/OI
12/48 To 06/55
dwmiler@ aol.com
Retired
Sterling, VA
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Roy (John) Johnson
SK3/S-1
12/48 to 05/50
RJSHOP1@ CAROLINA.RR.COM
http://home.att.net/~dgoad2/royspage.html
Retired Lcdr USN 1969/Picture Framer
1442 Georgetown Dr. Gastonia, N.C. (near Charlotte)
Some of you old timers may remember me as the ships store
operator. Would love to hear from any other Plank
owners.
***** PLANK OWNER ***** |
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Leroy
(Greenie) Greene
RD3/K
Precom. to 11/51
Truck Driver
Augusta, Maine
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Sherwin
H. Wiersig
FN/A
12/48 to 03/51
sherwin@ humboldt1.com
Certified Public Accountant (Ret)
Fortuna, Ca.
I was among the first 100 to be attached to the ship. We traveled
from Norfolk to Newport News every day. I had just finished 16 weeks of
boot and 16 weeks of Machinery Repair school at NTS San Diego, and
was the only non-rated member of the commissioning detail
at that time. Sorry I am slow in regeritting. I sure would
like to hear from some of My old buddies.
***** PLANK OWNER *****
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Hugh A. Baird
JO3/4th & CR Division
12/48 to 07/51
swenhab148@ yahoo.com
Community Relations Mgr. (ret), Writer & Editor
50l Darby Drive, Laconia, NH 03246
First ship's editor of Rapid Fire, succeeding Len Keane (Flag Div.)
Later assigned to Armed Forces Press Service, DOD as Feature Writer and
Sports Editor. NN was the finest ship in the Sixth Fleet and this
winning spirit continues today through this 4.0 website activity.
Still maintain correspondence with former shipmates Charlie Ross, Gus
Gustafson and Bud Biegert and always glad to swap tales with former
shipmates. Active now in supporting the building of the Korean War
Veterans National Museum & Library in Illinois starting in 2006.
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Andre
E. (Frenchy) Milette
SN/4th
12/48 to 07/50
aemilette@ yahoo.com
shipbuilder retired
Sun city Ca. [Riverside county]
Would like to hear from anyone that remembers me. This is really a great web site.
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Robert
(Bob) Borchert
DK3/Supply
12/48 to 07/52
borchertrobert@ hotmail.com
Retired Technical Writer Manager
Mount Laurel, NJ
Married, with 2 children, flew aircraft, a true sailor (circumnavigated eastern
USA, now pulling a trailer.
***** PLANK OWNER
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Kenneth
( Max) Maxwell
SN/Fox Division
12/48 to 12/49
kd6esj@ aol.com
Sr. Lab Tech Shell Oil Co.
Sacramento, CA
Assigned to commissioning crew from boot camp, San Diego. Stayed aboard for the shake down and
Arctic cruise where I got my blue nose. Most notable achievement was as radar operator in turret
three and the turret hit too close to a target sled lifting it clear of the water.
Transferred to USS Rochester (CA 124) in 1/50 and went to Korea and was awarded three battle
stars (Pusan,Inchon,& Hungnam) still in the main battery.
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William (Bill)
(Nip) D. Atkins
MM3/M1
12/48 to 07/52
WilliamDAtkins@ aol.com
U. S. Postal Service ( Retired)
Kansas City, Kansas
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Richard
(Cookie) Cook
GM2/2nd Division
12/48 to 08/52
dfouss@ charter.net
Retired
Vienna WV
***** PLANK OWNER *****
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William W. Chesser
SN/6th Division
12/48 to 05/50
Retired
Montgomery, Alabama
Are any of my old friends out there?
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Joseph U. (Jonsey)
Jones Jr.
FP2/R Division
12/48 to 07/50
jjones4@ maine.rr.com
LCDR USN RET, President Friends Of the Wildlife Park
309 Shaker Rd. Gray, ME 04039
I had a 25 year career but Newport News was the best of the rest. Never will forget when I was a
FULL ENSIGN & XO of USS UTINA ATF163 there was a change of command ceremony on the
NEWPORT NEWS the marine guard didn't want to let me on the pier, I
announced that I was XO of UTINA, so he let me
pass. So far from Joe Jones FP2 "R" division.
***** PLANK OWNER *****
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Charles
W.(Charlie) Reiger
RDSN/K Division
12/48 to 06/50
gulfsierra148@ verizon.net
Retired US Postal Service Electronic Technician
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
***** PLANK OWNER *****
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Robert
C. (Bob) Bryan
LTJG/Gunnery and Navigation
12/48 to 08/50
stersuke@ charter.net
Retired from Law practice 1970
Dunn NC
I was a member of the commissioning crew of the Newport News, and served
on the ship from December, 1948 until August 1950. My rank was Ensign and
later Ltjg. I was in the gunnery, and later the navigation
department. I had graduated from the Naval Academy in 1947. I served
under Captain (later Admiral) Roland Smoot, and later under Captain
Laidlaw. I was transferred to the USS Latimer in Sept.,
1950. I made many friends while serving on
the Newport News. I have fond memories of the Mediterranean cruise
in 1950, when we were the flagship of ComNavMed. This web page is
wonderful, and I congratulate those who put it together and keep it up. I
found this site by pure luck, and am so thankful that I did because of the
memories that it conjures up. Another fond memory of
mine is of the baseball team which I managed, and which won the CruLant
championship in 1949.I would love to hear from any of my shipmates who
might remember this lowly officer of many years ago.
I was baseball officer during my tenure and have fond
remembrances of my teammates. Capt. Smoot was the finest commanding
officer I served with during my six years active service. I would like
very much to hear from any shipmates still alive
***** PLANK OWNER *****
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Hobart
E. Thomas
RDSN/K Division
12/48 to 06/50
ckthomas2@ verizon.net
Retired Special Claims Representative--Nationwide Insurance
Pulaski VA
If you didn't make it to the 2003 reunion you missed a good one. Take it
from a plank owner who was there.
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John
Wilson
SN/7th Division
1948 to 1951
jwilson79@ nycap.rr.com
retired
Albany NY
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Oscar
R. Iverson
FT2/FA Division
12/48 to 05/52
OscarIverson@ msn.com
Retired from AT&T in 1986 as a manager in inter-city facility
engineering.
Somerville NJ
I left in May 1952 to go to the Missouri. She was going to Korea and
needed firecontrol people. Came back May 1953 and took the Naval Academy
people on a summer cruise to Rio. Got discharged in Sept. Started college
at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and graduated June 1957 as an
Electrical Engineer. The G. I. Bill sure helped to pay for it. I always
enjoyed my time in the Navy and all the great guys that I served with.
******PLANK
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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
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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
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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.
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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..
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Thomas Sweeney
FM
48 to 52
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James Monroe
Sheldon
MM3
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Sept 1981 |
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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.
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Deceased
July 8 2007
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A.
M. (Steve) Stevens
RD1/K
01/49 to 09/49
ams.pe@ prodigy.net
Consulting Engineer
Vancouver, WA
***** PLANK OWNER *****
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John
A. (Popey) Page
SA/5th division
01/49 to 12/50
shipwreck70@ bellsouth.net
(certified pipe welder) now retired
Hollywood, Florida
BM1 Sheehan of 5th division if your out there please email
me!
me. right from boot camp to pre commissioning crew
Ill never forget our first cruise . which was to be a sea
burial. The NN was one heck of a feeder
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Larry Atchison
Hospital Corpsman/H-Division
01/49 to 06/51
Retired
Penryn, Ca
Larry was a member of the original crew upon her
commissioning.
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Herbert U. (Ozzie) Olson
SK3/S-1
01/49 to 08/52
TsAreMe@ aol.com
Buyer for Sears
Streamwood, Illinois
Commissioning Crew Member 4th Division 1949 - 1951 S1 Division 1951 -
1952
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Al Dwaileebe
Me2/R
01/49 to 08/52
ghagd@ aol.com
Buffer-Polisher Retired
Spencerport, New York
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James
Dinizio
Radioman
01/49 to 12/52
amici2000@ aol.com
Greenport, NY
Jim was a member of the original crew upon her
commissioning.
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Leonard C. (Pete) Peters
RM2/CR
01/49 to 06/52
Pete1444@ aol.com
Rockwell-Collins Radio (Retired)
Marion, Iowa
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Roe
V. Karstetter
RD3/K-Division
01/49 to 06/52
usnroe@ gulftel.com
Trucking, Independent Owner Operator.
Robertsdale, Alabama
1997 Reunion Chairman Mobile,
Alabama
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Richard
M McGuire
CPL/ Marine Detachment
01/49 to 05/51
rickalmcguire@ bellsouth.net
USMC/Ret-USPS/Ret
Pensacola, Fl.
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Thomas
C. (Smitty) Smith
BM3/7th
01/49 to 04/53
Benbrook, Texas
He was a plank owner, 22 years of service in the Navy
and Air force, a life time member of American Legion
Post 297 Benbrook, Tx. and life time member of VFW
8235 Fort Worth, Tx. He attended one reunion.
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Deceased
April 22 2002
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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.
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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
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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.
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Herbert
(Herb) Oudheusden
FT2/FM
01/49 to 02/52
kiteflier1130@ verizon.net
Computer Programmer
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
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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!
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Vincent E
(Vince) Hanhold
SK3/Supply Division
01/49 to 07/52
vinjo@ ij.net
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
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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
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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.
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1 March 1999
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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William
R. (Gus) Gustafson
YNC/Executive
01/49 to 01/52
MildBill49@ msn.com
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".
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William
G. (Bill) Wisocki
GM2/7th Division
01/49 to 07/52
tuffy1982@ insightbb.com
Retired
Rockford, Illinois
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Jack
L. Lynch
FN/M1 Division
01/49 to 01/50
jllynch@ webtv.net
Retired Eng. Mgr. General Elec. for 35 years
Rome GA
I still have "Plank Certificate" and "Blue Nose Card".
Remember shakedown and GITMO. Many good memories of Shipmates.
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Walter
J Petry
GM3/Armory
01/49 to 05/51
WJPetry2004@ aol.com
retired plumber
Bloomington IL
Left nevy and became plumber. Elected Union Business Agent for 37
years. Deputy sheriff, asst. county corner, city councilman.
Now retired, bought a computer and can't do anything with it. Would
like to hear from former shipmates.
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Hartford
R. Hart) Avery
ME2/R Division
01/49 to 06/52
averhart@ aol.com
Retired funeral director/realtor. Now working as a courier to keep me out
of trouble.
Phoenix, AZ
Assigned to NN right out of boot camp in Great Lakes, IL. Rode boats from
Portsmouth, VA to Newport News every day to ready the ship for
commissioning. Was on the commissioning crew in January of 49. Worked as a
metalsmith under direction of my assigned teacher Pippin. Was on the
shakedown cruise to Cuba and Carribean ports. NN was the only ship I
served on. Drove a bus while stationed in Norfolk in preparation for
discharge in 1952. The Navy transformed me from a boy to a man. Have
slides of all ports we sailed to and many great memories of the adventures
in various ports of call. Best event was Christmas 1951 when we put in to
Naples and distributed all the toys and presents we had ordered from Sears
to the orphans of Naples. Spent many happy hours of liberty in Villa
Franche. Would love to hear from any shipmates
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John
William Byes
SN/5th Division
01/49 to 01/51
lbyes@ earthlink.net
Driver before retiring
Colorado Springs CO
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Howard
H. (Howie) Wagner
S1/R Division
01/49 to 02/50
howardwgnr@ yahoo.com
Retired
Hot Springs Village Arkansas
Would like to hear from Arthur Puttkramer and other members of the R
Division during that time.
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Henry
Edsol (Hank)Owen
Radio/RM1
01/49 to 09/52
fallovermark@ 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
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Joseph C. (Joe)
Parker
SH1/Ship Service
01/49 to 51
mjkurrie@ bellsouth.net
Retired
Doerun GA
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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.
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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
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Norman C Gray
MM3/M Division
01/49 to 06/52
cpmccroskey@ comcast.net
Retired
Hixson TX
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Roy Smith
FM/M2 Division
01/49 to 51
gsmith509@ aol.com
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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.
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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
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Donald
M (Boats) Rutledge
SN/6th Division
04/49 to 05/51
rutl9995@ bellsouth.net
Retired
6862STEEPLECHASE,DR.HUNTSVILLE,AL.35806
I remember the first meal we had on the shakdown
cruise,chilli and hot chocolate.all the mess hall tables fell andhad
to be put away.
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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.
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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)
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Donald Swen
(Duck and Duke) Soring
Fireman/M2 Division
02/49 to 08/52
Retired Du Pont
Aston, PA
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2-16-2006
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Vernon
H. (Vern) Morris
MM2/M1 Division
02/49 to 06/52
vhmorris@ verizon.net
Retired Tool & Die Owner/Foreman
Westfield, MA.
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John
Robnik
BM2/2nd Division
02/49 to 08/53
paulann03@ hotmail.com
Retired
MA
My father is alive and well. He served on The Albany, Newport News,
Columbus, North Hampton and The Boston. We talk alot about his 22
years in the Military. He mentions Jim Brinsfield and Arthur Mace. I
see John "Smokey" Holzmeister is looking for Robnik. I
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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!
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Charles
W.(Charlie) Ross, Jr.
YN2/EX Division
03/49 to 02/51
CPO, USN/Ret; Retired Boston Longshoreman; Boxing Photojournalist
Milton, MA
Captain's Yeoman
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