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Crew Member's Page
For Years of 1958 to 1959
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. |
Name
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Raymond
(Ray) Johnson
ETN3/OE
01/58 to 12/59
ray@ johnsonfamily.de
Vice President Information Services, QRS Corporation
1874 Falcon Ridge Drive, Petaluma, CA 94954
The memories get better as time goes by...She was a great ship! |
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Larry W. Brown
Fireman, B Division
01/58 to 04/59
lwsbrown62@ aol.com
Retired
Keizer, OR |
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Fred E. (Big O)
O'Neill
DC2/R Division
01/58 to 01/60
feo@ gvtc.com
Municipal Judge (Retired) Past Constable and Deputy Sheriff
Twin Sisters, Texas
Retired HTC - I have many fond memories of the crew of the N.N. Had a few friends from eachDiv. as one of my duties was to check the gaskets and watertight integrity of all spaces and
chatted with alot of great guys. Would like to hear from some of you, especially "Homer
Bird" and "Rat Eye". |
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Charles H.
(Butch) Piatt
FN/B Division
01/58 to 08/61
TENNACYANKS@ aol.com
Motor Equipment Operator
Monticello, New York
Would like to hear from anyone that was in boiler room 3 or the oil lab, during the time I was
stationed aboard. |
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Dale
Pangborn
PN3/Personnel
01/01/58 to 01/12/59
dpangborn@ chartermi.net
Retired
Munising, Michigan 49862
Hi Guys, how did your life go? |
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Michael
J. (Mike) Ford, Jr.
LTjg/Fox Division
01/58 to 01/61
mford2@ lnc.com
President, Ford Financial Corporation
Colmbus, Ohio |
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Jim Mastrokalos
BM3
01/58 to 08/58
lockout06@ hotmail.com
Retired
Jackson NJ |
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Lawrence (Larry) Balsamo
SN/S2
02/58 to 07/59
lbal52@ aol.com
Cook Own a family restaurant with my brother my dad started it 1938
Brooklyn, NY
Great Times Hard work and Good Liberty Ports! Where's Richie O'Brian
'58-'59 AKA "OB" The only CS3 in Deck Division"? Please
write! |
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Lee
R. Curts
MM2/M
02/58 to 07/61
lrc7@ cit-tele.com
Steam/Electrical Stationary Engineer at Univ. of Mich. Ret
810 S. Hammond Rd. Hammond, NY. 13646
The "Nooky News" was home for me for over 3 years. Everything I
learned down in engine room 2 helped prepare me for the 30 yr. career I
had at the Univ. of Mich. |
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Art
Lannon
SN/Fox Division
02/58 to 01/60
gotexas@ dsslink.net
Retired
Pinehurst NC
I worked in the Gunnery Office and we were assigned to Fox Division with
all of the FT's. |
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Ed ( Jake )Jacobson
FN/M
03/58 to 11/59
ejake86@ hotmail.com
Retired-Business owner
River Grove, Illinois
Anyone know the whereabouts of Bill Patience E div or Rudy Patterson, or
James Ballard "the shortest guy in the navy" M div. |
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Ted (Saganore)
Glineck
SFP2/R Division
02/58 to 11/60
tglineck1@ aol.com
Retired US Navy/Merchant Marine
Palm Bay FL
Remember the North Atlantic Midshpn. cruise of 58. Had a great time in
Hamburg, Germany.Remember Mouse Evans. |
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Johnny
(Johnny) Hearn
YN3/Admin
03/58 to 12/60
Jhearn@ mail.kytc.state.ky.us
Retired YNC/Purchasing Officer for Commonwealth of KY
Frankfort KY |
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Matthew
Brady
FT3/Firecontrol
03/58 to 01/60
retired secondary teacher
Wausau Wis.
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Victor
R. "Bob" (Vic) Altomonte
RM3/Radio
03/58 to 06/60
baltomonte@ aol.com
President, ETCO Inc.
Longboat Key, Florida |
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Lonny
L Neiman
SN/5th Division
03/58 to 10/61
LLNSenior@ aol.com
Retired
York PA |
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Carl
Evans
SKSN/S1 Division
03/58 to 08/61
evans536@ yahoo.com
lettercarrier
dayton oh |
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Robert A (Rabbitass)
Smith
SN/Fox Division
03/58 to 01/60
DOODAH474@ optonline.net
Retired... Formerly Systems Officer (Banking) , Computer Consultant etc.
Miller Place NY
It'd be great to hear from anyone I served with. |
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Cannie
Blankenship
GMG3/1st div/fox div
04/58 to 06/61
Retired
6646 Hwy.297 Pioneer, TN. 37847
To contact call 423-784-6679 |
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Bobbie
D. (Bob) Hanks
RMSN/OR
04/58 to 08/59
bandch@ lexcominc.net
Retired
Lexington NC |
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Norman
Scherr
SN/Navigation
04/58 to 01/60
stormin628@ go.com
Owner of Stormin Norman's Auto center
Baltimore, Md.
I am looking forward to seeing old friends at the reunion,
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William G.
(Rip) Ripley Sr.
RDSN/Operations O.I. Division
04/58 to 05/59
WILLIAMGRIPLEY@ AOL.COM
Mechanical Engineer Dynamics
Woodbury, N.J.
Semi-retired from the Boeing Co. Helicopters Div. Engineering consultant
Boeing Helicopters |
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Bob
Madden
SN/2nd Division
04/58 to 07/59
bobjudymadden@ verizon.net
Retired GE 35 years
Ft Wayne IN
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Richard
Wilson
BT2/Boiler
04/58 to 05/60
rewilsonsr@ aol.com
Boiler Inspector
St. Louis, Missouri and Fort Myers, Florida
Like to hear from any body that was in the Oil lab or any of the boiler
rooms |
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Russell
P.( Stan ) Stanley
MM3/ Engineering
04/58 to 05/59
rlstanley2@ aol.com
Building Maintaince and Engineering Now Retired 2004
Spokane WA
Would really enjoy hearing from any old shipmates back when we were
younger and adventerous. May the NN rest easy on our minds.God Bless one
and All. |
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Donald J. (Don) Kraus
SN/7th Division
04/58 to 01/60
donkraus@ qis.net
operating small machine shop since 69
Taneytown, Md.
Looking forward to chating with some of you. Rarely a day goes by that I
don't think of my tour of duty, I am so glad to have served |
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Paul Lynn Davis
SN/OI Division
04/58 to 10/60
lynndavis1957@ comcast.net
Retired United Airlines
Marietta GA
I as so glad I found this website. I would like to have a reunion some
day. If anyone can give me any info about the ship let me know. Would
love to hear from anyone who was on board with me, you have my email. I
have been married for 45 years and have 3 wonderful kids and 7 grand kids.
I now drive a tour charter bus and love it. Have been lots of places. |
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Nicholas (Nick) DePrisco
SK3/S-1
05/58 to 07/61
ares_11@ msn.com
Electronics Tech
Bayonne, N.J. |
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Thomas Harold Causey
FT3/Fox
05/58 to 03/61
causeyth@ yahoo.com
Retired History Teacher
Greensboro, N.C.
I would like to get in touch with anyone who served in "fox"
division during the 58-61 time frame. I would like to hear
from
anyone who has information about the Oct. 1.1972 explosion in the #2
main battery turret. |
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Calvin
(Stulley) Stulley
MMFN/MP
05/58 to 12/60
SOUTHCAL2@ AOL.COM
Florida
WHERE ARE THE REST OF THE ENGINE 4 GUYS??!! |
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Charles
L. Campbell
BM3
5/26/58 to 02/23/60
CCICEC@ aol.com
BM1 Retired
Chula Vista Ca. 91910
The News was a great Ship and I often wished that I had stayed on Her but the West Coast was
calling me so I went on the USS
Topeka CLG 8. Would like to hear from any ole Shipmates from
the NEWS. |
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Edsel M. Potter
SN/1st
05/58 to 02/61
vindettafleming@ adelphia.net
vindetta_fleming@ yahoo.com
9909 Short Hollow Road, Pound, Virginia 24279
Phone 276-796-4231
When I first came on board I worked on the deck force and later I worked in the #1 gun turret. I lived in Oregon for 27 years working for Georgia Pacific
then moved back to my home state of Virginia.
Email address are Edsel's Step Daughter Vindetta Fleming who would
love to hear from anyone who knew Edsel |
 
Deceased
Jan 13 2006
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David
R. (Dave) Meyers
SN/ 5th,6th,1st Divisions
05/58 to 02/62
drmeyers381@ comcast.net
Retired
Would like to hear from people that I served with and thoes that might
remember me. |
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Joseph
E. (Gunner) Farmer
GMGSN/Ships Armory
05/58 to 06/59
jefarmer7@ juno.com
Truck Driver (Semi-Retired)
Grafton Virginia
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John R. (Ray) Shore
RM-3/RM
06/58 to 03/61
Henry Co. School Systems
Patrick Springs, VA.
Would love to hear from any fellow shipmates. |
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Stephen
(Steve) Foltin
SN/6th Division
05/58 to 09/61
stephenpart@ hotmail.com
parts person, vending ,video game, atm
Taylor michigan
I did alot of growing up on boad that ship as most of use did, I have a
lot of memories and thank full that It made a better person out of
me |
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Richard Henry Gayhart
FT2/Fox Division
05/58 to 02/61
Retired
St. Petersburg Flordia |
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John
H (ack) Mohlman
GM3/7th Division
06/58 to 02/60
jackmohlman@ hotmail.com
Retired
Pittsburg PA
After 40 years it's great to be back home with old friends. |
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Sylvester
J Roets
DC1/R Division
07/58 to 09/60
wcwsue@ yahoo.com
Truck Driver
Saco Maine
would like to get the names and info on shipmates when I was onboard in
the R division |
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Andy (Andy
or Steve) Stevans
FT2/Fox Division
07/58 to 09/59
alstevans@ earthlink.com
Senior Manager
Fairfax VA
Served as Newport News Spot 2, Mk 13 Petty Officer in charge. Earlier,
awarded a fleet appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy; graduated from NAPS
(Naval Prep School), Bainbridge, MD. Separated to Inactive Reserves 09/59.
Attended Penn State University (Production Engineering degree) and
University of VA (Computer Science/Business degree). 1960s: Xerox Corp,
Rochester, NY, 1970s: IBM Corp., Arlington, VA; 1980/90s: founded APSNoVA
a personnel consultancy, MS certified training facility, and Viacom
advertising company |
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Edward
J (Ed) . Otth
Lt/Lcdr/Engineering Dept.
08/58 to 09/60
RADM, USN 7/76-6/81; Operations Mgr, Hughes Aircraft Co. 9/81-10/89; Retired 10/89
Irvine, CA 92612
Was Main Propulsion Assistant 8/58-12/59. Engineer Officer 1/60-9/60. We won the
Red E in 1959. Made two deployments to Med during my tour including the Lebanon campaign in
1958. |
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William
(Fitz) Fitzgerald
IC2/E Division
08/58 to 03/62
Lumpy1@ att.net
USN (ret.)
Portsmouth Va.
Still looking for the old guys like Bill Cyr. Santo and the rest. What a
great bunch. Great page! Found Ed. "Animal" Elston on here |
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Donald
D. Rosenberg
LCDR
08/58 to 09/60
Director Police Civil Service, So. Houston, Texas
South Houston, Texas
It has been a long time and I wanted to say hello before the time gets
"too long". My very best to all who served in the beautiful
Newport News, and a prayer for those of us "off the watch list"
and our shipmates who rest at the bottom of the sea. |
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Carmelo
Assenza
SN/3ird Division
08/58 to 07/60
stail01@ bellsouth.net
Retired School Teacher
Orlando FL |
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Tom
Repko
GMG3/3ird Division
08/58 to 06/61
repkotr@ aol.com
Retired
Jacksonville FL |
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Melvin
M.(Mel) Hegwood
SNY/Operations Yeoman
08/01/58 to 09/01/59
r.hegwood@ worldnet.att.net
Retired/ Athens-Clarke County Police Department after 38 years .
Comer, Georgia this is 15 miles east of Athens, Georgia
Took a 4 year break in my Law Enforcement Career to attent Florida Bible
College in Florida 1972 thru 1976 graduated with a BA in Eduaction and
Theology. came back to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and
worked in Administration, Uniform and Criminal Investigation and Forensic
Unit which I supervised for 12 years. my last 12 years I was a Supervisor
of the Criminal Investigation Division. in 1981 I attended the F.B.I.
National Academy 124th Session, In 1984 I became the Secretary/Treasurer
for the Georgia Chapter of the F.B.I National Academy. and will retire
from this position in 2006. I am also a Pastor and after retiring
from the Department have been pastor of King's Way Bible Church in
Comer, Georgia which is our home town. My hobbies are
woodworking and Radio Control Modeling. I have build 10 radio
control ships over the years and continue do build models. Also
sin!ce retirement my wife and I have done a lot of traveling over the US
and continue to do so. |
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Dennis James (Mac)
McGuire
YNSN/Typist
08/58 to 09/60
pbalind@ rcn.com
This is my Dad. I was wondering if any of his old shipmates had any
pictures of him that they would not mind sharing. He died in 1999.
Thanks, Peggy |
Deceased 1999 |
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Eugene P. (Gene) Furman
RD3/OI
09/58 to 08/60
gsilverfox1111@ iglide.net
Retired State Trooper
Newark, DE.
Would enjoy hearing from any OI division personnel assigned between
1958-1960. |
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Glenn
F. Clapp
PNSN/ Administrative
09/58 to 11/59
golfnut55@ hotmail.com
Retired Industrial Engineer
6281 Waxwing Circle, Hobart, Indiana, 46342
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Jere
A. Wilson
YN3/Operations Office
09/58 to 09/60
Jere@ tyler.net
Pastor
Henderson Texas
Commander Cole was the Operations Officer. Also work with Lt. .c.J.
Sturat. |
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Thomas
P. (Tom) Ciuppa
GM3/6th Division
09/58 to 09/60
kchoopes@ yahoo.com
ABF Trucking Company/ RETIRED
15 Highland Ave., Jefferson Twp., New Jersey, 07438 |
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Steve
(Greek) Scarvelis
RD3/Operations
09/58 to 06/60
stevescarvelis@ tds.net
Electrical Engineer
Knoxsvill TN
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Ruben B. Scott
Sgt./Marine Detachment
09/58 to 09/60
srb8959@ bellsouth.net
Retired
Marietta GA
Some of the best duty i ever had was on the News |
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Francis P.
(Frank) Comparone
E3/Deck Div.
10/58 to 09/59
Vice President General Manager
Atkinson NH
E3 to VP (How simpler things were then) Does anyone else remember BMI Nick Vuginof (the mad Russian) Had us up at 03:45 swabbing the
main deck every morning. Would like to hear from Joe Tollin and Dom
Daddona. |
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George W.
(George) O'Donnell
SN/Sixth
10/58 to 01/60
georgewod@ aol.com
Marketing Consultant
283 Buckhaven Canyon Lake, TX 78133
I lost track of all my shipmates. Looking for "Chico" Ramirez in San Antonio Area. Also Frank
Stagliano from Newburgh New York area. Would like to hear from the many freinds I worked with. |
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Richard (Dick) Sleigh
SN/Navigation
10/58 to 07/61
Truck Driver
724 Centauri Dr.. Grand Junction, Colorado 81506
I enjoyed my time on the Newport News.. are there any quartermasters out there? |
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Russell
(Russ) Snyder
EM2/E Division
10/58 to 06/62
snyderclc@ yahoo.com
Retired Procter and Gamble, currently a life coach with Life Coach
Foundation
Lebanon, OH
Fond but somewhat faded memories.
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Fred
A. Gebell
SN/3rd Division
10/58 to 09/60
fagebell@ hotmail.com
Barber
Batavia Ohio
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Bill
(greek) Psaras
QM3/NAN Division
10/58 to 07/61
qm3@ comcast.net
auto salesman
Beechwood NJ |
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Ronald
(Ron) Snook
SN/OL/Communications Office
10/58 to 11/60
ronaldsnook@ hotmail.com
Retired
14310 C.O Road # 6 Plymouth Mn 55447
I joined the Newport News at the end of 1958 and worked as a Look Out and
Driver with the OL gang. I’m not sure when I started working with the
Radio people in the Communications Office. It was a very small office and
it seemed like I spent most of my time with an officer and a clip board
writing up reports on all the inspection we had. |
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Dennis
Finch
SN/Fox Division
11/58 to 08/59
dfinch@ asi-sensors.com
VP Analytical Sensors, Inc.
Katy (Houston), TX
The "News" was one of the most handsome gun ships in the fleet.
She had a graceful, sweeping bow as well as well thought-out gun
placements, providing a imposing yet sleek look. During my time aboard,
the Skipper maintained high crew moral and kept us at a high degree of
readiness. The ship rarely had a spot of rust or blemish anywhere, either
on or below deck. The wood main deck was always smartly maintained and
routinely holystoned. While I often visited other ships and messed with
their crews, the "stew burners" on the Newport News routinely
served the finest chow afloat. I often went forward to play cards with the
Stewards Mates in Officer's Country. Boy, those were some swell, late
night mid-rats. Thanks guys for taking in this lonely sailor from
aft and feeding me when I was hungry. I have seen the Newport News several
times in Philadelphia alongside her sisters Des Moines and Salem. As of
August, 2001, I am not aware of her whereabouts. Large gun ships such as
the "News" are no longer viable in today's Navy. As such, ships
of this type will remain a part of the US Navy's proud, historic past.
Well done USS Newport News...and a sincere hand salute to all those who
have served aboard CA 148. |
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Jerry
J. (Mitch) Mitcham
MM2/Engineering
11/58 to 01/61
j.mitcham@ att.net
Retired Chief law enforcement officer
5224 Walnut Grove lane Charlotte NC 28227
I joined the Navy at 16. The Newport News was my high school and where I
learned what it was to be a man. |
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Sgt.
Meyer
Sgt/Marine Detachment
11/10/58 to 11/20/60
drmeyer@ walpolechiro.com
http://www.walpolechiro.com
Chiropractor
Alstead NH
Since I left the ship I havemet up with two members of the crew, one is
Chuck Metcalf, the other from my home town of Cincinnati, (cannot remember
his name) and Pvt.Bill Conley. So this is like a family reunion.
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Charles W (C.W. and Gunner) Metcalfe
Fox/FTG1
12/58 to 04/62
cw-me-metcalfe@ cox.net
Retired from Mutual of Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
In the three and a half years I served on-board, I went from SN to FTG1
and had many great times and met a large number of fine guys, that I would like to get to chat with. |
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Paul H. Britton
MM3/A
12/58 to 03/61
phbritton@ msn.com
Retired HVAC Factory Service/HVAC Contractor
5919 Levi Road Chattanooga,
TN 37415
After the NN I servred 4 years in the AF and retuned
to the Navy reserves SEABEES in 76 retired as a UCCM(SCW)in 97 with over
30 yrs total service. I have worked in the HVAC business begaining on the
NN to retirement. I worked for Carrier Corp for 14 years and I was in
business for over 26 years. I want to thank and commend the team that
keeps this site alive Thanks Folks!! There is a group of us for the "A"
div that has made contact and got togeather in late 95 and renewed old
friendships. "KEEP THE MEMORIES ALIVE" |
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George
H. Korakas
RD3/OI & ComCruDiv-2
12/58 to 02/62
geodebikor@ toast.net
Retired/Part Time Armed security
Toledo, OH
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Arvin Noel
YN3
12/58 to 07/61
arvinnoel@ comcast.net
Retired Insurance sales
Greenwood Delaware
Came on board as a Yeoman in the Legal Office and then transferred to the
Navy Band on board. Now play with the Dover Symphony Orchestra. Love to
hear from anyone who remembered me. |
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John Krost
MM2/A Division
1958 to 1961
jkrost@ hotmail.com
Body shop manager
4401 Shari Ann La. Brooklyn Park Mn.55443 |
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William
(Bill) Bashore
GM3/4th Division
1958 to 1962
barbarabashore@ webtv.net
Press Operator - Federal Mogul
St. Johns Michigan
Does anyone know the whereabouts of "Big" Dave Buchanan or
William Boyd of Casey, Illinois? May be a prison guard at Joliet. |
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Donald
W Suiter
EM2/E Division
1958 to 1961
DWPS35@ aol.com
Retired from GE & MicroStamping.
Alpha, (near Philipsburg) New Jersey |
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Ernest
(Ernie) Wood
SN/3ird Division
1958 to 1959
Grandmainwoods@ peoplepc.com
Retired
Anacortes, Washington
I served aboard the Newport News in 1958-1959 . It was in Spain where I
received my eye injury, which sent me to Germany, Bethesda Maryland,
Bremerton Washington, and finally to Treasure Island where I was medically
discharged I'm now married, have 4
children and 9 grand-children. I had a print shop in Seattle
Washington for years and sold it in 1987 and moved to Anacortes Washinton
where I built our home and am now retired but still do some
remodeling. I've recently bought and restored an old Rossen
gill-netter which takes up a whole lot of my time... I'd really love
to meet up with any of my old ship mates and see the old Newport News
again. If you have information please write. So looking
forward to a response. |
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Kenneth (Slats)
Siladke
BMSN/7th Division
1958 to 1962
woody19958@ aol.com
Hi, My brother served on the Newport News. Just wanted to know if anyone
knew him, and if they had any pictures that they would like to share with
my family. Thank You, Mark |
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09/06/2002 |
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Ronald E. Hess
GM3/3ird Division
1958 to 1962
rehess1940@ yahoo.com
Retired
Bellwood PA
I was in Turret #3 59 to 62 would like to hear from you guys that were in
turret #3 at that time. |
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William
M. (Mike) Cline
IC3/E Division
01/59 to 08/62
Senior Safety Manager for Fluor Corp.
P.O. Box 186 New London, Texas 75682
After leaving the Navy I have worked and lived in 35 different countries
and 14 states. The longest time I ever live in one place was on the
"News"...and it was always moving. I wouldn't change a day. God
Bless America! 903-895-2247 or 502-222-9026 or 864-281-5743 for
location |
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Larry Coleman
H & D
01/59 to 01/62
National Forest Service
5001 Seminary Road, Apt 607, Alexandria, VA 23311-1910
Larry is not online yet, He'd enjoy hearing from former shipmates via US
mail |
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Bob
Mc Caul
SN/OL
01/59 to 01/60
rmccaul@ losch.net
Trucker Retired
619 Mt Top Rd Mcadoo PA 18237
Like to hear from anyone from OL div. |
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Joseph
(Joe)F. Barron III
YN3/Fox Division
01/59 to 05/59
joenon@ aol.com
Fire Chief - Philadelphia Pa. & then Spring Garden Twp. Pa.
York PA
was only on the ship for a short time - came aboard after leaving the USS Salem at
decommissioning - after serving for a short time on the Newport News, I was assigned to the USS
Canberra CAG 2- I was discharged in July 1959 |
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Byron
D. Gallup
RM3/OR Division
01/59 to 11/59
beatrizgallup@ earthlink.net
International Banker and then Owner-Retail Wine & Spirit Shop
17 Hidden Brook Drive, Stamford Ct. 06907
Enlisted @NYC 1955. Boot Camp Bainbridge NTC them
Radio Class "A" School @ Bainbridge. First sea dutyUSS Iowa
BB-61. Put her in mothballs 1957. Then assigned USS Des Moines CA-134. Got
"swap" off Daisy Mae in 1958 during Med tour - onto USS Salem
CA-139 (Via Hi-Line off Malta Coast) and came back with Salem during
summer 1958 for her de-activation. Late August, many weeks into
de-activation process at Portsmouth (Va.) yards, we received a
"Flash" message stating "cease de-activation -make ready
for sea." - we were back at sea within about one week and heading
"out"........ which turned out to be Beirut Lebanon at the time
of the (first?) coup d'etat there, and which, I believe, was the first
"rumblings" of what finally took place on 11th. September. This
last cruise on Salem, incidentally, afforded me the right and privilege of
becoming a member of VFW Post 9617 here in Stamford. However, back to the
USN - finally, with the deactivation of Salem, I was sent to shore duty at
Little Creek as a "short Timer" - but being a sea going sailor,
I took this for about a month.....put in for a "swap" and was
most fortunate to get the USS Newport News CA-148. I must say that duty on
her was great....I only wish it had been longer. But finally November
('59) came around and it was time for my separation (weren't we ALL eager
for this?) and thus ended my naval service. It wasn't until many years
later that, as an (almost) old man, I have come to appreciate what an
important part of my life this was. BT AR
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Thomas
(Chico) Chicosky
GMGSN/6th Division
01/59 to 01/61
tchicosky@ clearrate.net
GM Retired
Emmett Michigan |
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Paul
William Brown
SN/OI Division
01/59 to 07/60
paulwbrown230@ gmail.com
Retired Federal Probation Officer/Administrator and Gulfport Municipal
Police Officer
Gulfport, Mississippi
I would love to hear from my old liberty mate, Paul Davis, who was from
Knoxville, TN. |
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William
(Bill) Fowler
SN/Gunnery
01/59 to 01/62
Retired
Berwick PA
This was submitted by fellow shipmate Ed Ellston who lives in Bath,
PA. I would love to hear from my old gunnery pals. Give me a call at
570-753-7646 or write me at 1540 Second Avenue Berwick, PA 18603.
Many thanks Ed for getting me posted |
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David
(Dave) E. Lehman Jr.
SN/2nd Deck Division
01/59 to 09/59
dlehman75@ comcast.net
Retired
Williamsport PA |
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Allen (Doc)
Uhr
E3/3rd
02/59 to 02/61
KMFA96@ AOL.COM
Retired
Mesa AZ
Looking for shipmates that was in 3ird Division at that time |
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Michael L. ("Hoagy") Hogan
GM3/Fox
02/59 to 08/61
vlh-mcu@ juno.com
Retired from General Motors
Toledo, Ohio
The time that I spent on the News was
good and the people that I worked with
and buddied with were people that I
will never forget. Three years spent on the News. Enjoyed the food and
made some good friends -Gayle H. Wilson from Hollywood, Florida and Bob
May from Battle Creek, Michigan. Does anyone know them? Three good years
on the News |
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Ed (Ed) Dickens
SK3/S-1
02/59 to 02/63
ewdjbd@ msn.com
Retired Chief Storekeeper (22 years) Retired June 16 2000 from Civil Service, Kings Bay Submarine Base on Trident
Missile Program with the British Government Trident Submarines.
Hartsville, SC
Fond memories of Nick "D", John Fuka, Woody the King Bros., and
the DK Chief with his invisible dog. |
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Joseph W.
(Doc) Phillips
HM2/Medical
02/59 to 07/61
jphilps@ bellsouth.net
Master Chief Hospital Corpsman / Sanitation & Safety Supervisor
Orlando FL
It's great to be back with the crew of the Newport News. |
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JOSEPH
F.(JOE OR JOEY) CERVANTES,JR.
MR2/A Division/Machine Shop
02/59 to 07/61
jfc_vcap27@ yahoo.com
RETIRED/DEAN OF STUDENTS/DICIPLINE LAUSD CA.
11439 CHERRYLEE DR. EL MONTE, CA. 91732
Among the best times of my life was aboard the 148
Jim (pete) Carmichael became the brother I never had. Many of my other
shipmates became the family I never had. Jim found me in Oct-04 and 7 of
my old shipmates had a re-union at Jim's ranch in KS.
Many other shipmates that I did not get to see in '04 will be planning to
get togetherr soon. I worked in the machine shop and I think I must have
engraved every sailors lighter or belt buckle with a naked girl I drew up.
If you remember me, please write to me soon. I would like to hear from you
before the Admiral top side pulls my anchor!!! |
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Michael A. (Mike)
Cavanaugh
SN/7th Starbord
02/59 to 02/63
whatever66@ netzero.net
retired
winter haven, florida
this is my first time on this site. i was the gear locker keeper, my last
site was admirls barge |
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Carl J (Vince) Vincent
RD2/OI Division
02/24/59 to 02/02/64
bayoucuz61@ aol.com
Retired
Lafayette Louisiana
Where is everybody at ? |
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David (Dave) Hinz
FT3/Fox Division
03/59 to 01/61
DCMAHinz64@ yahoo.com
Electrical Technician
St. Joseph, Michigan |
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Ted
( Shep ) Shepard
MM3/A
03/59 to 03/62
tedshepard@ juno.com
Retired Shrimper
12235 Vance Drive, Springhill, Fl 34610
Hoping to hear from friends from my division. |
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Albert
Paul Bilka, Jr.
SN/3ird Division
03/59 to 12/59
armourantq@ aol.com
Antique Dealer
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Best time of my life! Memories galore! Remember all the great liberty
ports we visited? Sorry that our great ship is gone. There will never be
another one like it. Drop me a note if you remember me. |
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Gary J Koivisto
BT2/B Division
03/59 to 10/62
mollykoi@ aol.com
Retired Millwright Superintendant
Duluth, Minnesota
I came aboard right out of boiler school,she was in the yards at Norfolk,
boy did she look big. I was really scared for the first 2or 3 months.
loved all we did, the guys, were great, loved the cruises Miss those
times. I got called back for the Berlin crises in 62,dec. i think,stayed
in the reserves for 3and 1/2 years, then work got in the way. Operated
boilers for 4 years, then went into the carpenters union, then in the
millwrights for a total of 31 years.Still live with the same women my wife
of 48 years. 5 children (1 deceased) 10 grandchildren and 2 greatgrand
children. "E" mail me I probably wont remember you right away, I
recognized 4 or 5 names in the roster Thanks |
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Robert (Moose) Matousek
GMG3/7th Division
04/59 to 03/62
Police Lt. Edison N.J. P. D. Retired
3120 S.E. Card Terr. Port St. Lucie, Fla. 34984
Can still move my arm so drop a line. where's the old gun gang??? Louie
Miller R. K. Simmons E. J. Webb |
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Leslie (Les) Dean
RM3/CR
04/59 to 06/91
tldoyle@ mail.com
Retired Machinist (Ford Motor Co.)
188 W. Chestnut St. Petersburg, Mi. 49270
Like to get a hold of any member from the Radio Gang |
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Robert Walters
FN/Fire Room #2 - Boiler Tender
04/59 to 01/61
Retired Truck Driver
Orange County, CA |
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Robert
E. (Bob) Jones
RM2/ OR Division
04/59 to 01/63
rjones1267@ aol.com
Electrician/Heating and Air Conditioning business.
1263 Fall Creek Road, Kingsport, Tennessee 37664-5061
I just found out about this website from an old shipmate, John H. Simitz,
who was our ships photographers mate when I was on board thunder. I was a
speed=key CW operator on board, and maintained the transmitters too, plus
cryptographer. We crossed the Atlantic six times on three cruises
and I enjoyed the North Atlantic cruise the best. I still have my
blue nose certificate too and boy was it cold there. Does anyone
remember Boreaus Rex, ruler of the North Wind. I remember the Cuban
missle crisis and turning back that russian frieghter, the Labinsk, or
however it was spelled. I do remember the hugh missles tied on her
top deck and I am glad we averted a catastrophic situation. Being a
ham(amateur radio operator) , ouir supply officer, Lt. Commander Avellone,
helped us purchase a Collins Amateur radio transmitter and receiver.
We made a lot of phone patches for our shipmates to their families, wives,
and sweethearts. A shipmate of ours, Louis V. Olsen, who recently
pas!sed away will be missed. We called him speedy gonzales because he
copuld walk faster than most people can run. I am looking forwards
to the next reunion and will bring my lady friend lillie with me.
Best regards, Robert E. (Bob) Jones,RM2,x-W3GQQ, but now N4BJ and I am
president of the Kingsport Amateur Radio and Bays Mountain Radio Club,
here in Kingsport, Tennessee. |
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Ezra
Nathaniel (Dan) Boone
MM1/MMC/M Division
04/59 to 03/61
ezdan007@ aol.com
mmcm[ss] usn ret. and licensed chief engineer tidewater marine
1706 nilo way san diego,ca92139-3950
good duty station, from there i went on to sub school and the rest of my
time on "subs"
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William
H McLaughlin
E6/OE Division
04/59 to 04/64
wmclaughlin@ ecpitech.edu
Computer Electronic Engineering Department Head
Keysville VA
It is great to find this site, I have many fond memories of sailing on the
Stella Maris call sign Thunder. I have many fond memories of the
great shipmates and the times we shared. I have kept several
newspaper articles including the one about our rescue mission to the
earthquake victimes in North Africa.
I would enjoy hearing from former crew members.
I tried the retirement in florida but found the peole there were to old
for me. I came back to Va and am enjoying life as never before
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William Fred (Red or
Tom) Thompson
SN 7th gunnery
04/59 to 07/62
fredand lorell@ acess1net.net
Retired from postalservice, (32) years
ponce de leon Flordia org from pensacola
had some good ports in the med. like to hear from some of the men in 7th
div. braccio webb moose and mayn more |
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Edward (Ed) Whalen
SM3/6th, Nav, CS
05/59 To 09/61
Det9176@ aol.com
Retired
Phila, PA.
Came onboard in Philly Yards 59 or 60, looking for an old shipmate Donald
Smith (Smitty) who trans. to an aircraft carrier
going to the West Coast. |
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Willard L.
King
SK3/Supply
05/59 to 04/62
paul87_2000@ yahoo.com
Whirlpool, Evansville Division
Enjoyed serving with fellow shipmates during active duty on the Newport
News. |
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Benjamin E.
(Ben) Yingling
EM3/E Division
05/59 to 08/62
benyingling@ hotmail.com
Retired
Altoona, PA 16601
I've never forgotten the good buddies and the good times I had while onboard. I'd enjoy hearing
from former crewmates. |
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David
Zajac
MM2/A Division
05/59 to 02/63
womz@ msn.com
retired elect/ac/r serviceman
Pamana City Fla
e-mail me or it will be good to hear from so of my old shipmates. |
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Kenneth
R Bramble
FTGSN/Fox Division
05/59 to 12/62
Technical Writer / Editor
Moses Lake ,Wa.
Served onboard from 59 to 62 as a FT in Fox Div.I retired from the navy in
1982 at San Diego.Retired as FTGC,went on and worked as a technical
writer for the gov.wrote tech manuals on Gun weapons systems. |
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Jerry
D. Pelton
EM2(DV)/E Division
05/59 to 12/64
yellow00vette@ aol.com
Retired Civil Service from Navy Experimental Diving Unit
Lynn Haven FL
Would like to hear from the "Old E-Div Gang" WE had some great
times, that's all I remember, I've wiped out all of the unpleasent
memories. |
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Robert
William Folkes jr
SN/S2 Division
05/59 to 06/59
bobfolkes@ earthlink.net
Retired
Salt Lake City UT |
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Fred
Morris
BMSN/1st Division (Side Cleaners)
05/59 to 02/62
McHenry, Illinois
This is Jim Sollee. Just found Fred in Northern Illinois, he has no
computer, anyone wanting to contact Fred feel free to contact me at Cruiserca148@aol.com.
Fred was in the Side Cleaners for his whole tour on board. He took over
the Bosun Locker in 1962 and stayed there till his discharge in 62. Fred
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