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Crew
Member's Page
For Years of 1952 to 1954
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 shipmate
copy and paste the address then remove the space after the @. This is done
to cut down on Spam email.
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Jack Taub
RMSN/CR Division
01/52 to 12/52
yonkel@ attbi.com
Mathematician (retired)
Seattle, WA |
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Richard
G. (Dick) Wisocki
SN/7th Division
01/52 to 08/53
LovesAriz@ aol.com
Retired
Loves Park,Il.
Knew Francis J. Snyder 7th div. from New Cumberland, Pa.
also had brother William served on NN. |
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Raymond
(Ray) Tyrone
FM/Engineer (Captains Gig)
02/52 to 02/53
rtyrone@ sbcglobal.net
Retired
Lumberton, TX
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Dick
Freed
SKSN/S1 Division
03/52 to 04/54
Dickagnessc@ aol.com
Retired
Pawleys Island SC |
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William P (Mac) McPhail
BM3/4th
04/52 to 11/57
panrpsm@ aol.com
Jet Engine Tech
Dover, De
What happened to the Capt's Gig? |
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Lawrence L
(Larry) Price
SN/3ird and L
04/52 to 12/53
Businessman
Wilmington, Delaware
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Jerry
I.(Jerry) Sampson
EM3/E Division
04/52 to 06/54
jerry.sampson@ verizon.net
Retired 12/98 from Verizon Communications
Bloomington , Il 61704
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Paul
Landry
BM3/4th Division
04/52 to 02/56
niemi77@ charter.net
Retired City worker
waltham ma, 31 gfrosvenor rd.
If anyone remmbers me email me and we can exchange old times or if you
have any pictures of the ship you can send them to me.cruise book 52,53,54
and 56 thank you.
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Donald
Alfred Tavares
SN
04/52 to1956
bryan@ fctvplus.net
Retired Retail Manager
Bristol RI
Don was my uncle, unfortunately he passed away on January 5, 2004, he
never got to see this web site. I bought him a USS NN cap, pin & mug
for christmas and told him about the web site. He said when he got back
from Florida on January 19th he'd look into it... I just thought I'd put
his name out there to let his shipmates know of his passing. By the way he
was very excited with the cap...we buried him with it. |
Deceased
1-05- 2004
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William
(Bill) Stankey
MM1/ MP Division
04/52 to 03/56
billstan@ webtv.net
retired Worked in public Schools of Michigan as teacher and
administrator 30 years in Educatin
Chase ,Michigan Mesa, Az
Worked in engine room # 4 We had a great crew! |
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Joseph R. (Joe 1) Iwanejko
LISN/EX Division
04/52 to 03/55
papay41734@ aol.com
Retired from Post Office
New Castle PA
I came abord the Newport News after serving a tour in Korea on the USS
Wisconsin BB-64. The NN was like a "cruise" ship compared to the Battle
Ship. I enjoyed my tour on the NN every moment. I would like to hear from
my former shipmates especially the crew from the Print Shop & the EX
division. |
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Wesley M. (Ken)
Kennedy
SN/3ird and 9th Division
04/52 to 04/56
kweekens@ aol.com
Mason
Franklinville NJ
I am writing on behalf of my father Wes Kennedy, known as Ken to his
friends aboard ship. I am sorry to say that I just found this site in
August of 2006. My father passed away in August 2003. Dad was extremely
proud of his time aboard the fine vessel you all called home for a portion
of your lives. I myself joined the Navy and served proudly and was very
fortunate to walk the decks of the "News" while she was in Philadelphia
Naval Shipyard. I felt honored to walk through the same p-ways and
berthing areas that my father had, and you all had as well. This web page
is fantastic and shows the tremendous pride you all have for a fine ship.
My father would have loved to see this, and to have been able to contact
all his shipmates.
I am one of Wes' children.
My name is John F. Kennedy. If anyone would like to contact me, I would
love to talk about my Dad. My e-mail is kweekens@ aol.com |
Deceased
8-2003 |
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Jimmy (Doc) Schumaker
SN/3RD - SK/laundry
05/52 To 03/56
docgaga1@ aol.com
Retired
Petersburg, VA./ From Covington, VA.
Would like to here from any shipmates. The Mule was BM1 Plank owner
sure he is gone to a better place Curtis, 3gm ED Warren Scott 3gm,
Had a Brother on board, same div. the Schumakers. |
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John
(Jack) Klump Jr.
SN/7th
05/52 to 11/53
bklumpp@ cox.net
Retired Fire Dept Capt.
New Orleans, La.
Would like to hear from any former shipmates. This is my sons e-mail
address, but I will get anything sent my
way. |
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Larrence
Swartz
CS2/S2
05/52 to 08/55
Retired
Latrobe, Pa |
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James H
(Jim) Shannon
RD3/RD2/Operations/CIC
05/52 to 12/54
Retired RDC (OSC)
Virginia Beach VA
Other cruiser duty...Galveston, Albany and Northampton...Misc duty stops
..USS Pillsbury, Dahlgren and John King... |
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Howard W.
(Mitch) Mitchell
QM3/N Division
05/52 to 05/54
Retired Rancher however couldn't handle ret. went back work in retail at a Meijer store in bolingbrook IL. Please don't ask how i ended up in IL from ID.
Plainfield, IL
Retired from the Navy in 2/72 as QMCM shoulda stayed for thirty then I would not have had to
take over the Ranch in ID and MT. Finally sold it in 97. Please give me an e-mail I get
lonesome especially now that I have found this website |
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Edward
A. (Ed) Evans
FN/MP Division
05/52 to 12/53
edevans4999@ adelphia.net
Draftsman Missile Test Project Patrick Air Force Base
Lake Park Florida
I am still reliving my Med Cruise 1953 I would enjoy
hearing from any shipmates from the MP Division. I worked in Boiler one
from 52-53. |
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Norman
P. Vrooman
MM3
05/52 to 01/54
normv1@ juno.com
Retired
Mohawk NY
MM #1 Engine |
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Robert
(Sky whip ) Brodsky
QM3/N Division
05/52 to 08/54
Retired
Salinas CA |
DECEASED
5-28-05
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William
David (Bill) Harness
RD3/K Division
05/52 to 12/54
lakefish@ aol.com
Retired
Fayetteville OH |
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William J. (Bill) Walters
SN/7th Division
06/52 to 11/53
mbwalters@ webtv.net
Register of Wills/York County Court House York, Pa
3310 Edenbridge Rd. York, Pa. 17402
Hoping to connect with former ship
mates. |
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Samuel (Sam) Scull
Division CS
06/52 To 06/54
SScull4837@ aol.com
Retired
Pennsville, NJ
Looking for G. Fingler, Dacey, Reese,
Parris. |
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John (Red) Schreivogl
SN/7th
06/52 to 10/54
helens@ citlink.net
Groundskeeper
12 Pennsylvania Ave. Johnstown, New York 12095-2708
Retired, Red hair is now shades of gray. Five children 8 grandchildren
& 1 great grandchild. |
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Thomas E. Hunt
FT3/Fox Division
06/52 to 06/55
tom.hunt@ lazard.com
Police Officer NYPD, VP Security Oper. at Lazard Freres NYC
2329 East 26th St. Bklyn. N. Y. 11229 |
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Thomas
A. Fleming
RM3/CR Division
06/52 to 1954
taf418@ Optonline.net
Retired NYPD, Dir. of Security, Greater N.Y. Savings Bank (1997)
Malverne, New York
This web site was given to me by a friend and I'm very glad he did.
I was not aware that the ship went to Vietnam since I had been told that
she was "retired" to some anchorage in the late 50's. I
was fortunate to find two former CR division names in the roster and will
make every effort to contact them. Best wishes and good health to
all. |
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Martin
L (Marty) Griffith
MM2/MP Division
06/52 to 04/65
marty_mann@ msn.com
Electronics Raytheon Retired
120 Winnicutt Rd. Stratham NH.
I think that the best time of my life was serving abord the Newport
News.Would love to here from some old shipmates. |
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Robert
L. (Bob) Paul
MML3/MP Division
06/52 to 12/53
bobp3232@ mchsi.com
Retired Shift Supervisor City Water Pollution Control Facilities
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The time I served aboard 'The News' was probably the happiest time of my
naval career. A great bunch of guys on a great ship. She was my home and
the guys my family for the short time aboard. My work and general quarters
station was in Engine Room #2. Would like to hear from anyone who may have
been assigned to the same, or from any other shipmates as well. |
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Joseph
(Joe) Haynes
GMSN/6th Division
06/52 to 10/54
unit9@ msn.com
Retired Heavy Equipment Poerator
Punta Gorda FL
A Tennessee boy stationed on the Newport News as a Gunnersmate serving the
Sixth Fleet in the Med./Atlantic/Carribean and wanting to check in with
any fellow mates to say "Hello."
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Kenneth W.
(Two Gun Tester) Tester
SHSN/S-3
07/52 to 03/56
kmtester1322@ aol.com
Retired insurance sales (AFLAC) P/T Funeral Director
Bristol, TN
It's sad that there will be no more crew down East Main St. |
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Edwin
(Snow Ball) Brathwaite
BM3/3rd Division
06/52 to 09/55
Edbrat@ aol.com
Worked as a supervisor for Dell Publishing co for seven years. Work as a
supervisor for Hartz Mountain for 6 years. Retired from the New York
City Transit System as a Deputy Superintendent, after 20 years of service
in the Track Maintenance Department
Palm Bay FL
I was really glad when Im found the web page. I look at some of the names
of some of my ship mates who was aboard the NN during the period
when I was aboard and try to remember the faces. I would be very happy if
some one remembers me and get in touch with me. |
 
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Powell
Al (Albie) Lein
MMR3/A Division
07/52 to 12/53
Onlein2@ aol.com
Retired in Port Saint Lucie, Fl 34986
Have some good memories of our cruse to the Med.and picked up the 6th
fleet Flag. We hit some good Liberty Ports. |
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Eurmlee
Collins
Cpl/Marine Detachment
07/52 to 12/53
ellareecollins@ aol.com
Retired
Edison OH
USMC |
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Ronald Charles (Charlie) Grimm
FT3/Fox
08/52 to 06/54
Retired NYS Worker
Murrells Inlet, SC
Left the News June of 54 to attend Guided Missile school in Dam Neck, VA
for 9 mos. Spent last 1 1/2 yrs. of my hitch at Guided Missile Group II at
Chincoteague, VA, N.A.S.
Current address is 2504 Oriole Dr., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. |
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Allan R. (Al) Hartshorn
ME3/R
08/52 To 10/54
Retired from GE Silicones, Waterford, N.Y.
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 |
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Rudolph Lavrenchik
MM2/Main Propulsion
08/52 to 08/54
RUDYLAVRE@
aceweb.com
Retired, Electrical Designer
Brunswick, OH
Served in engine room #1, #2 and
evaporators.
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Richard
B. ( Dick) Randall
RM3/CR
08/52 to 09/55
retired
Keene, NH
I made four med cruises between July 1952 and early 1955 just thought I would say hi to the
radio crew during those times. |
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William
(Bill) Spangler
RMSN/CR/Fox Division
08/52 to 01/55
jpblank@ yahoo.com
Retired
Ocean Isle Beach NC |
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Richard
M. (Gag) Gagnon
BM3/3RD div & 9th div. (saillocker)
08/52 to 06/56
miamiryders@ aol.com
retired det sgt from watertown mass. married to my wife roberta for 48
years six married children and fourteen grand children
303 N. Riverside Dr. Pompano Beach Fl.
would like to hear from anyone from the 3rd div or the 9th div from 52-56
ed zeigler, tom sowerby, jhon shaefer, bill pemberton, edwin brathwait,
rumbus reynals,ted alford, or any one else that knew me at that time |
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Richard
O. (Hans) Hanson
SN/1st Division
08/52 to 06/54
richardo35@ hotmail.com
Retired
I went in gun torret my 2nd year on board |
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Denny
Lett
TE3/C Division
08/52 to 02/54
Retired corporate paper shuffler
Fort Myers FL
Would like to find my old Italian buddies that taught me to eat Pizza...(
John Conzone where are you?) |
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Francis
(Frank) Favata
BT2/MP Division
08/52 to 03/56
Stationary Engineer (Retired) NYC Department of Education
Lyndhurst NJ
I served with a great bunch of guys in the MP Division. I enjoyed my four
years aboard ship especially the Cruises too the Mediteranian.
Anyone from the MP Div '52 - '56 I'm listed in the New Jersey phone book. |
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David
F Poland 3rd
GM3/3rd&Terret 3
08/52 to 08/55
dpolandIII@ cfl.rr.com
Retired
Orlando FL
IF anybody remember's me from 3rd div,or terret- 3.I Would enjoy hearing
from you? |
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Hon. Edward W. ("Eddie") Rogers
SM1/Fox
09/52 to 01/53
Retired Judge
1666 Westbrook St. Portland, ME 04102
Ed went with so many wonderful memories of his ship and shipmates...have
heard from some and do appreciate that...Ed was a college grad who joined
the Navy to avoid being conscripted during the Korean War...it was 4 years
instead of 2 before he could go to Law School and eventually be
Judge...but he did not regret ONE SECOND of it...he loved you all...Thanks
for that. JOYCE ROGERS
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Deceased
March 25 2000 |
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John T (Rip) Rippee
MM1/M P division
09/52 to 12/55
jtrippee@ comcast.net
Retired
Pleasant Hill, Calif. |
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Francis J. (Fran) Snyder
GM3/7th 2nd
09/52 to 01/56
drsprinting@ aol.com
Letter Carrier (Ret.) U.S. Post Office
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Knew Dick Wisocki from Loves Park Ill. |
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Raymond R. Hohman
MM1/MP-A
09/52 to 12/55
rayela2000@ yahoo.com
LT. Fire Service (retired)
Elk Grove Village, Il
I was a MM in the no. 1 engine room and later in AC refrigeration. |
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Joseph
A (Joe) lestingi
S1/C/7th Division
09/52 to 09/53
joelestingi@ aol.com
retired-printing sales
Covington KY |
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Steve
Freni
CS2/S2 Division
09/52 to 05/54
stephenfreni@ sbcglobal.net
retired self employed wholesale meat bus.
West Hills Ca. in the San Fernando valley
met two of the oddo brothers few years back in calif.when they had a
barbershop. wonder why they left?? |
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James L. (Jim) Chilton
SN/7th
09/52 to 06/53
JAMESCH13@ COX.NET
Retired
Virginia Beach, Virginia
I made one cruise on this ship and that was from January To May 1953(I
still have my cruise book in front of me)After the cruise I was
transferred to the USS Wisconsin and made nine-month cruise
on her to the fareast. After that cruise I was transferred to
another greyhound USS Des Moines and made a med cruise and part of another
med cruise on her. I left her sitting at med moor in Naples and rode a
destroyer back to newport rhode island for discharge. I returned to the
navy in 1958(I couldnt hack working in a cotton
mil down in North Carolina. I stayed in the navy until I was able to
retire as RMCS and then I worked at Cinclantflt for 14 more years before
giving it up. I had enough of civil service and would not recommend
it anyone. Like some of your other members I remember them BABES in Villa
France and the cuties in Yokosuka. Dont do them things anymore hi hi.....golf,fish,
and hunt now. |
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Marvin
(Hank) Hankinson
SN/1st Division
10/52 to 07/53
bigsid18@ rochester.rr.com
Retired Deputy Sheriff
PO Box 99-1534 Lake Rd. Hamlin, NY 14464
I was on The Newport News Twice 10/52-07/53 then went aboard USS Wisconsin
BB64 for Far East Cruise and then back to the News 05/54-08/54 then went
aboard USS Missouri BB63 as part of the decommissioning crew in Bremerton
Washington crew. Then went aboard the USS Sagit AKa 105 out of San Diego
from 01/55-06/56 |
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Bob
Kammerer
SN/2nd Division
10/01/52 to 10/01/55
bobnzivak@ aol.com
Semi Retired I still keep active
CEO Stone Company
San Diego CA
Hard to forget all those babes in Villa France.Rememer when we would
leave,they boated out to us.The ship listed as they paddled around from
port to starboard.WOW |
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Harold (Fingers) Finger
RD3/K Division
10/52 to 05/54
cargoxprt@ comcast.net
Harold Frank the Cargo Xpert Home
Page
Internatioinal Security Consultant
Boca Raton FL
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John F (Jack) Dunn
Cpl/Marine Detachment and Flag Allowance
10/52 to 01/55
jdunn6@ verizon.net
USMC Retired: U.S. Department of Labor VETS Retired
Westerly Rhode Island 02891
Served under Captain Bruce Livingston USMC Ret as Colonel. 1st Sgt Hurley
and Sgt Jack Pease. Selected for Flag allowance in 53. Rotated back aboard
NN when flag was exchanged Great Ship! Great liberty especially
VilleFranche -Oui, oui! |
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John W Hamer Jr.
CPL/Marine Detachment
11/52 to 10/54
hamerjr@ yahoo.com
Retired Insurance Adjuster
7729 Bedfordshire Dr. Charlotte, N.C. 28226
I have a copy of the 'Cruise Book' of my first cruise to the
Med.1/53--6/53 plus numerous pictures of Marines and sailors shipboard
life during my 23 months on the Newport News. I want to keep the 'cruise
Book' for now but will give it to the Newport News Association later.
Would you all like a copy of my various pictures for the
Association. If so I will make a copy for you all. My phone number
in Charlotte is 704-542-9589. I have run in to two people who also served
on the Newport News. They were Lt. Jg. Denny Caldwell and Chief Billy
Clarke. I think he was in the Engineering Department. Billy and I still
have some association through our work. What happened to all of the
old cruise books when they decommissioned the ship ?I would
like to get the one for our Med. cruise 1/54--6/54. John Hamer |
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Franklin Delano ("Rags") Ragland
SM1/E6/CS Division
11/52 to 08/58
Educational Advisor-Veterans Affairs;SMCM, USN (Ret.)
Norfolk, VA
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DECEASED
12/31/2002
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Thomas
A Dougherty
SN/4th
11/52 to 08/55
popdoc@ fast.net
Tavern owner
660 Sigsbee Ave Alpha N.J 08865
Would like to hear from somebody from the 4th division 1952-1955 |
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Clarence
(Chauncey) Chauncey
SN/Fox Division Control Room & Dir. 34
11/52 to 12/53
cchauncey@ stny.rr.com
Retired adv. bus.
2942 NY Rt. 26, Glen Aubrey N Y ,13777
Looking to find a Med. cruise book 1953,mine got lost. Hoping someone out there has
extra, great to hear from someone. |
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William
T. (Pucky) Pelnar
QM3/CS Division
11/52 to 06/56
gerrybill96@ hotmail.com
Sports Reporter
711 6th Ave, Menominee, MI 49858
A most enjoyable Navy tour aboard the Queen of the Sea. Rags and I
went aboard together and both became Signalmen at the same time. |
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Willard M Mabry.
Corp./Marine
12/52 To 12/54
w_mabry@ hotmail.com
Retired
Mt.Airy, Maryland 21771
Anyone who was aboard when I was can contact me at area code 301 831 5325.
My wife and I would like to hear from any of the Marines who were in the
honor guard at our wedding in November 1953 |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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Everett
(Blackie) Black
IC3/E Division
12/52 to 07/54
everettblack@ aol.com
Retired
Phelps, Texas
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Roy
L. Jarvis
GM3/3" Mount
12/52 to 03/56
mjj1943@ verizon.net
I am Roy's brother, Michael.
Roy was killed in a car accident shortly after leaving the ship. A picture
of CA 148 has hung in our home all these years and I got to go on board in
1993, a few days before it was towed out of Philadelphia to be scrapped. I
have lost touch with his best friend and shipmate, Mike McCloskey. If any
shipmates remember them I would appreciate being contacted. |
Deceased
September 8 1956 |
Name
(Nick Name)
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On board From
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Current Occupation
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Comments |
Jim
(James) Hamilton
Electrician
52 to 55
gkhtoys@ hotmail.com
Retired Electrician
Hendersonville, NC
I'm Jim's daughter Karen and I'm trying to find some of his old Navy
Friends for a Christmas Present. My Mother (Jim's Wife)
passed away a week and a half ago and this might cheer him up a
bit. |
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Current Occupation
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Comments |
Bruce
W. Leigh
FM/MP Division
1952 to 1953
bleigh@ alltel.net
Retired Service Rep AB Dick Office Eqipment
Berea OH |
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Robert
L. (Bob) Leiker
MM2/MP #2 Engine
1952 to 1955
rlleiker1@ aol.com
Retired
1724 So, Endicott St. Lakewood Co. 80232
I served in Eng.2 standing throttle watch from start to end. Enjoyed every
minute of it. Sorry to here the ole ladie went down, She was the best.
Just found this site and what a find. Would like to here from anybody that
knows me. See ya on liberty. |
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Internet Email
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Comments |
Stanley
Burdick
YNSN/4th & EX Division
1952 to 1953
stanleyburdick@ aol.com
Retired
Copper Hill VA |
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Herman Ted (Monk)
McFaden
BM3/4th Division
1952 to 1954
appraiser91@ verizon.net
Retired from the C&P Telephone Company
113 Sunburst Hill Rd. Evington, Virginia 24550
Tour of the Med., Villa France, Moms Germaine(anyone remember her?),
Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico, recently talked with Duncan C. Cobb from
Louisana, looking for Stanley Dowin frm Montana,
Miller from Atlanta,GA, Salvatore DiPasquale, and anybody that remembers
me,would really like to hear from you, call or e-mail. been making calls to
several old buddies. How about reunions this year would like to come to one.
Worked for the telephone company 31 years retired. Like to hear from anyone. |
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Salvatore
(PASQU) DiPasquale
SN/7th Division
01/53 to 03/54
disal@ worldnet.att.net
Hairdresser
Hauppauge LI NY
Had a great year in the MED.in 1953, looking to touch base with shipmate,
DAN BAIOCCHI,from 155 Lombard street, New Haven,Conn. |
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Current Occupation
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John
(Crow) Slanina
QM1/N Division
01/53 to 05/56
jano62@ rap.midco.net
retired
Rapid City SD
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Comments |
Howard
Dale (Herkie) Hart
SN
01/53 to 09/53
mountainman93@ comcast.net
Construction Sales
Richmond VA
I'm Alan Hart, the oldest son of "Herkie" Hart...he died
November 11, 1969 of a heart attack. Very appropo that a veteran would
pass away on Veteran's Day. I didn't know him very well, I was only 14
when he passed away. So, if there are any members of the crew from that
time that knew my Dad, I'd love to hear from you. |
Deceased
11/11/69
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Name
(Nick Name)
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Carl
H. Johnson
Radioman 2nd Class/CR
01/53 to 12/54
davide.johnson@ plexus.com
Retired Electronics Tech.
Marinette WI |
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Current Occupation
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Bob (Dupe) Dupree
SN
03/53 to 06/54
sdupree@ spotonusa.com
Worked for Stop and Shop Supermarkets.
I am writing this for my father. He passed on February 19, 2006. I know he
would have liked this information to be added to your site. I am proud to
say that he was a great man and I know he loved being in the service. |
Deceased
2/19/2006 |
Name
(Nick Name)
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Current Occupation
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Comments |
William
(Bill) Murray
MM2/MP
04/53 to 08/55
Firefighter (retired)
Toledo, OH
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Deceased
8/12/2006 |
Name
(Nick Name)
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Current Occupation
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Comments |
Ernest
(Ernie) Carasco, Jr.
HM3/H Division
04/53 to 07/55
Restaurant Owner
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
If anyone remembers me from H-Division as a Corpsman between 53-55, I
would enjoy hearing from you. |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Ray
Pellegrino
SH2/S3 Division
04/12/53 to 12/12/54
shipboardfriends@ aol.com
retired Barber-stylist
1650 Cardinal Drive Coatesville, PA 19320-3508
I loved every minute on that wonderful ship, I would like to hear
from any of the barber shop crew and any of my other friends in S3
Division that I shared so many liberties
and onboard experiences. Please contact me at my E-mail |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
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John Mark
EM2/E
05/53 t0 07/55
jmark@ twmi.rr.com
Retired (Telephone Co.)
Livonia ,Michigan
It was a great time in my life. I regret that I did not keep in contact with my shipmates. |
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Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments
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Billy J. (Bill) Anderson
IC1 /E Division
06/53 To 09/56
banderson113@ cox.net
Chief Investigator, Oklahoma State Department of Health (Retired)
Oklahoma City, Ok
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(Nick Name)
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Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Frank A. Kish
LI3/EX
06/53 to 08/54
shafong@ aol.com
Photo-Offset Cameraman Retired from Indianapolis News & Star
2426 Shaw Ave. Speedway, Indiana 46224
I would to hear from anyone that was in Ex. Div. The Print Shop: J.R. Iwanejko,SN H.Mednick LISN H.M.Bates,LISN
Photographers, R.G.Zak H.K.Woodward,SN also any NN Camera Club members, the first of it's kind aboard this
ship. The
club under the capable direction of it's Officer Advisor LTJG Brown. Other club members
H.L.Wilder,SN D.W.Stroebel,CT3 T.F.Botti,SN P.C.Correia,S D.M.Gale,SA F.A.Hansen,SN and to all
personnel on the cruise book committee. And not to forget our friends next door to the Print
Shop, was 2-112 BARBER SHOP B-204-3L. Bill Oddo,SH3,S-3 Div. Bellevue, Ohio. I would welcome hearing
from from everyone who remembers me. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Charles
Stephen ( Charlie) Kennedy
GM2/7th Division
06/53 to 10/56
sonnyca148nn@ aol.com
Retired Ameritech Fiber Optics Splicer
115 James Drive, Troy, IL 62294-1713
I'd do it all again if I had the chance |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Larry
C. Kite
ET3/T Division
06/53 to 01/55
kite@ abcs.com
High school math/science teacher-retired
Clinton, IN
I was proud to be a crew member of the Newport News and have many fond
memories of my tour of duty aboard her. It is hard to believe she
was scrapped. It's like losing an old friend. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Al
J, Koch
CS2/S2 Division
06/53 to 12/54
Plainfield, Ct |
Deceased
3-1-2005
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Frank
H. Kohne Jr.
LTJG/Admin/Ordinance
06/53 to 12/55
skwvu83@ aol.com
President Mellon Bank Community Developement Corp.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comment
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Daniel
Sherman
FN/R Division
07/53 To 06/56
Plumber
Lakewood, NJ
Looking for Old buddies from R' Division. E-mail address is for his son.
He will get the info to Danny. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Norman
(Swanee) Swanfeldt
PFC/Marine Detachment
07/53 to 07/55
Nswanee@ aol.com
Retired International Purchasing Manager
6 Huron Drive, Hudson, Ma 01749
I really enjoyed my (2) years aboard the Newport News, & have many fond memories, especially
our visits to Ville France. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Dennis
W. Bersch
AG1/K Division
07/53 to 05/55
mkbersch@ execpc.com
CPA Ret
Mequon WI |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Richard
Paul (Goose) Gosselin
SN/7th Division
08/53 to 08/54
rpandjag@ msn.com
Isanti County Sheriff Dept. Part time. (ret) Cambridge, Mn.
Cambridge, Mn.
Several years ago there was a write in the paper that said the ship was coming
to Superior, Wi. Did the plan get the "deep six"? |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Charles
H.(Charley) Jarrett
SN/2nd Division
08/53 to 07/55
rjcj1953@ cs.com
Retired
Slippery Rock, Pa /Palmetto, Fl
I have never attended any reunions, but am looking forward to the next
one. I would like to hear from any of the crew members, especially
those in the 2nd Div |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Richard
D (Rich) Mc Ginnis
SN/1st Division
08/53 to 09/54
dirch@ webtv.net
retired policeman
Philadelphia PA
like to hear from anyone, was in 1st div.took one med cruise, then transf
to the missouri. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
John
(Red) Lane Jr.
SN/7th Division
08/53 to 09/54
slbb63@ aol.com
Retired General Motors
Englewood, Florida
I was the bowhook on the motorwhale boat with Joe Flynn as the coxswain.[I
wonder if Becker is STILL wearing his "House Coat"?!!] (The
e-mail address is my sons) |
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Name
(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
John Hurd
RMSN/CR Division
08/53 to 09/54
jonmcdog@ gmail.com
RMC (u.s. Coast Guard) Retired
Carrollton, Georgia
I transferred to USS Pittsburgh CA-72, made Westpac, Decommissioned it at
Bremerton, WA, Then xfer"d to USS Twining DD-540 westpac then discharged.
Hi to all my navy friends. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Desha (VAN) Van Every
FN
09/53 to 08/54
U.S. Army Retired - Retired Northrop Corp
Sebring, Florida (863) 655-0277
Met my wife while in Naples, Italy, 02/01/54 Been married 41
years |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Richard W (Dick) Shilling
MM3/MP
09/53 to 06/55
Retired New Holland North America employee
323 Trella Street Belleville, PA.17004 |
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(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Perry (Ray) Herrington
RDSN/ 3rd and K Div
09/53 to 1956
ray.herrington@ insightbb.com
Retired Electronics Tech
Jeffersonville, Indiana
The Old News was GOOD NEWS! would like to hear from any of the old
crew. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Elmer R
(Obe, Doc) Oberlander
HM1/ H Division
09/53 to 08/54
obeandal@ cs.com
Retired, Public Health Official
616 Cadillac Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187 |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Arthur Rocha
SN/Fox Division
09/53 to 12/54
bossen6888@ comcast.net
Retired
St. Joseph MO |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Jeanie
floyd King
EM3/E Division
10/53 to 06/56
kingorpen@ aol.com
Retired from Lockheed
England
I was a tech rep on lockheed's U-2
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Richard
E. Dengate
SH2/Ship Service
10/53 to 10/56
rdengate@ bossig.com
Retired /Telephone from G.T.E.
10 North Newport, Kennewick, Washington 99336
I always cherished my days on Newport News while running the ship's store
and later working in the barber shop and all the great guy's I worked
with. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Fred
Drees
SN/CR Division
10/53 to 12/55
francisa@ mail2.wesnet.com
Retired tool maker
Russia OH
Just like to talk to anyone who served at that time |
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Name (Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
William (Bill)
Elliot
EM2/E Division
10/53 to 05/54
nitabill@ md.net
Retired college teacher
Hagerstown MD
I certainly enjoyed my time spent on the Newport News and made many good
friends on the ship during my brief tour of seven months. It was a
wonderful change from the Mississippi. |
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Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Bernard T (ski) Lyaski
EM3/E Division
11/53 to 2/57
aceski@ localnet.com
Retired
825 Maple Street Olean, New York 14760
She was a fine ship. Many good memories. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Tom
Ingham
FM/MP Division Forward
11/53 to 10/55
Retired Plaster (the best)
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
Great two years of my life, made a lot of friends, wish I had kept in
touch. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
James
W. Lefevre
SN/CS Division
11/53 to 06/55
jdublefevre@ aol.com
Retired Banker
St. Clair Shores Michigan
Came aboard in 11/53 and attached to cs division as a yeoman, later transferred
to t division, did the art work on the 54 and 55 crews books, also pitched
for the ships softball team and the t-division. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Robert
W. (Bob) Wynne
TEM3/CR Division
11/53 to 05/55
rwynne1@ hotmail.com
Retired
3 Perkins Dr. Essex Jct. Vermont 05452
Served aboard NN two years. Cr Div. Transferred to Tripoli Libya Dis.
06/57 TEM1 Retired from IBM 29yrs. Would like to hear from anyone that
knew me. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Bobby
G Baker
SN/6th Division
11/53
ap3hang3r1@ verizon.net
Assembly of God Minister Retired
100 Alton Ave Madison IL 618-452-5818
Would like to hear from old shipmates I have not forgotten you. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Charles
A. (Chuck) Carnes
PN3/EX Division
11/53 to 01/55
cactn@ aol.com
Retired - Chief Financial Officer - Signal Thread Co.
Chattanooga, Tn.
Would love to hear from men I served with. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
John
H. Garvin
FT3/Fox Division
11/53 to 09/54
Jgarlaw@ aol.com
Retired Lawyer
Minden NV
I came aboard following completion of Fire Control Tech School along with
Harmon Fowler (since deceased). I was immediately in demand for mess
cooking duties, but the Sr. PO put me right to work repairing radar.
It was a wonderful experience to go on that Med cruise. Thereafter,
I transferred to the U.S.S. Pittsburgh CA-72 and cruised the Orient. |
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Name (Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
William (Bill) R.
Smallridge
LI3/EX Division
11/53 to 01/56
willsm9@ aol.com
Retired US Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Searcy AR
Would like to hear from any othe shipmates that I served with. Iworked in
the Print shop and was assigned to the EX division. I know many of you
could smell the popcorn popping while at sea and we would keep the door
locked. Many good memories of my tour of duty on the NN. |
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Name (Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Andres William
(Andy0 Heen Sr.
FN/A Division
11/53 to 10/55
andyheensr@ aol.com
Retired School Educator
Columbia SC
Currently serving part time for Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Joseph
Infante
LTJG/7th
12/53 to 08/55
robinfante@ aol.com
Retired
Jupiter, Fl. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Jim
Matchem
MM3/MP Division
12/53 to 05/57
ussnn148@ aol.com
Retired
Concord NH
The best ship that ever sailed the seven seas. Worked in engine one and
two. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Carl
J Oddo
SH3/S-3 Division
12/53 to 08/57
Barber-Stylist
26 North Main St. PO Box 228 Attica, Ohio 44807
I enjoyed all my days on board the Newport News especially the times I
spent with my brothers Bill and Jim and with all the crew members that I
was able to meet. I hope to renew the many friendships that I made on
board. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Charles
A. Parsons
BT2/MP Division
12/53 to 01/57
chuck482@ wirefire.com
Retired
Spencer West Virginia |
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