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Crew Member's Page
For Years of 1964 to 1965
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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Barry G. Hoyte
SN to GMGC/ Second Division
01/64 to Decom
barry.hoyte@ yahoo.com
Marine Machinery Mechanic
Manchester, Wa
Lots of memories most good, a few really bad. |
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Fritz
( Fritz) Cunningham
EN3/A Division
01/64 to 08/64
cuninghm@ charter.net
Movie Theater Manager
Reedsburg, WI
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Robert
(Kurt) Hales
BM3/7th Division
01/64 to
kurthales@ aol.com
auto wholesale representative
322 Rollingwood Drive Newport N.C. 28570
I enjoy yourwebsite. I was the boat coxswain of the OMB '65 My last cruise
was the shakedown cruise in Gitmo, I have pictures I would love to
share.Thank you NN for the memories. |
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Charles
P. (Chuck) Mulholland, Jr.
SN/First Division
01/64 to 09/65
cpm915@ comcast.net
Surface Ships Program Manager Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia
Site Retired 1995
Drexel Hill PA
I spent all my sea time on the CA-148 in First Division. After the
Navy,(8/62-9/65 "Kiddie Cruiser") I was an apprentice at the
PNSY. I decided to work on oil tankers in late 1970. Then, working my way
up, I sailed worldwide as 3rd, and 2nd mate on numerous deep sea merchant
tank and freight ships such as, VLCC's, RO-RO's, T-2's. Went ashore to
work at the Naval Warfare Center in Philadelphia. For many years I
actually drove past the 148 as it lay with the mothball fleet at the
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (PNSY). The day it was towed away, I watched
from another pier as the 148 was slowly pushed and pulled out of the back
channel lay up basin on it's last trip down the Delaware River.
Destination: The Breakers.
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Warren
J. Erickson
FN/E Division
01/64 to 06/64
werick1218@ aol.com
Retired Electrician
Staten Island NY
This was a great ship. I was fresh out of Boot Camp and filled with awe
when I came aboard. Captain DuBoise welcomed me aboard in front of the
ships company. I remember the NYC cruise, my home town. My family came
aboard, I was so proud. I went on to become an EM/2, aboard the USS
Randolph CVS-15. But will never forget the Newport News. Hi "OBIE"
I remeber you. |
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Bob
Meiers
RM3/OR Division
01/64 to 08/64
bmeie1@ aol.com
Retired, Sr. Design Draftsman/G.E.
Washington MA
My only regret was my tour of duty on the ship was way to short. Wish I
could go back in time and tour that great ship knowing what I know now,
But I'm sure we all feel that way |
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Thomas
E Moreland Jr
SN/Flag
01/64 to 05/66
smoreland@ mris.com
Retired Police/ Homeland Security
Fredrick MD
Retire Baltimore City Police presently working with Homeland Security in
Washington DC |
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Patrick Marceau
CS3/S2 Division
01/64 to 11/65
melopat@ charter.net
Quality control Decorative Panels Inc.
Alpena MI
Would like to hear from anybody that was onboard at this time and
remembers me. |
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Ken Wright
Cpl/Marine Detachment
01/64 to 12/65
figureheadwag@ yahoo.com
Retired mechanical maintenance in power plant
Westminister MD
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Richard
Paolini
EM2/E
02/64 to 01/66
Instructor
Astoria, New York
Had many wonderful times especially the North Atlantic Cruise and the
cruise up the Mississippi to New Orleans. |
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Larry G. Utnage
FN/BT/Boiler Division
02/64 to 12/64
LarryUtn1@ aol.com
Retired
Belleville Il
Would like to hear from old friends. |
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Marvin
C (Marv)Cirota
SK3/Supply
02/64 to 09/65
mccprc@ yahoo.com
accountant
pittsburgh pa |
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Dennis Graney
EM2/E
03/64 to 07/67
denbrian06@ yahoo.com
Substation Supervisor
Vernon, N.J. |
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Robert D.
(Flem Flam) Payne
MM2/AC Gang
03/64 to 06/67
bpayne@ lcc.net
Minister Church of Christ
Huntsville, Texas |
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Clifton A (Al) Fleming
SH3/S3
03/64 to 07/66
Cafandkatie@ aol.com
DEA Compliance Coordinator
Prince George, VA.
Would very much like to contact Frank Kastelic or any other S-3 members who
served onboard the Greatest Ship in the US or any other Navy, during the
time that it was my privilege to be a member of the crew of "Big
Thunder". |
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Joe Viafora
MM3/M Division
03/64 to 08/65
Dubby22@ AOL.com
Senior Safety Inspector, Con Edison, New York
Flushing, New York
Fond memories, good ports of call, looking back now, it was a great experience. |
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Allen
J. (Big AL) Provance
MR3/ A Division
03/64 to 01/65
allen415@ webtv.net
USN RET> RETIRED FROM STIHL INC.in 1989 tool maker
8039 scott roberson rd. wise,va.24293
Was proud to serve on such a great ship. Was also a blue nose. have many
good memories. Worked in machine shop for MR1 stanley. Fully retired now
& enjoy riding my heritage softail harley. Go to Sturgis SD.
every year. Had a good friend on board by the name of SCAMMEL FROM
hAZELHERST ga. Would like to hear from him. You keep it in the wind &
may GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU & YOUR FAMILIES
YOUR PAL BIG AL |
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Douglas
G. Nugent
ETRSN/OE Division
03/64 to 05/66
dougnugent@ comcast.net
Lawyer
San Jose CA
Two of the best years of my life. Enjoyed the ship and my shipmates.
Would love to see them again. |
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Tim
Sewards
SM2/C Division
03/64 to 03/66
Contractor
Elk Bend Idaho
Finest ship I ever served on. Thanks for the opportunity to serve. |
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Archie
(Mac) McAllister
03/64 to 02/66
PH1/Second Fleet Staff/Photo Lab
03/64 to 02/66
archrismc@ aol.com
LT, USN Retired
San Diego CA
The Newport was without a doubt the "finest Ship" in the Navy. I
spent 28 years in the USN and when asked me what ships I served on, I
proudly boast the Newport News. I was a "cruiser sailor",
"wooden decks and iron men". I remember after we went to the
Dominican Republic we went directly to Boston for a Veteran's Day
celebration. VADM Sanderson threw out the first ball at Fenway Park that
night. I took photgraphs of the occasion and afterwards took a seat in the
dugout. I thought it was a great place to watch the game. Then the manager
came along and said I had to be in uniform to be there. I am in uniform,
he smiled and threw me out any way but to a box seat just behind the
dugout. It was great to be part of the Newport News. I still have the
ships plaque I purloined from JO1 Frank Castellucci prior to going to
Recruiting Duty in Detroit, Mi. The thought still makes me smile. I
remember shooting photos of a Good Conduct Award ceremony. The Captain
proudly announced SM1 Joe Crockett, First Award. He looked at Joe
incredoiusly as Joe have five or six red hashmarks. Joe remarked, "It
took me a little while to settle down Captain." God, those were great
times.
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Robert P.
(Cloud "9") Boon
SN/OI
04/64 to 01/66
bobboonvso@ yahoo.com
Director of Veterans Services, Superintendant of Veterans Interment,
County of Salem, New Jersey
37 Brandriff Avenue, Pennsville, New Jersey 08070
The New's was my second ship, but was my first love. Lest the Navy in 66 but signed up in the
Marine Corps in 71. Discharged SSgt in 1979. Still have good memories of Cable Beach at Gitmo
while attached to the base during our shake down. |
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Walter
(Walt) Ramsey
ETR3/OE Division
04/64 to 07/66
walter.ramsey@ sbcglobal.net
Electronic Engineer
San Francisco
She was the first ship I served on, and I hated to remove her name from my
shoulder when I went to another ship. |
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Joseph E.
(Bask) Baskys
YN3/Engineering
04/64 to 01/67
sgtjoejr@ yahoo.com
Retired Police Sgt.
Orland Park, Il.
Many great memories of people and places. Still in possession of
News Letters, Cruise Book etc |
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Jim
(Stretch) Hermance
EM3/E Division
04/64 to 07/67
jhermance@ attbi.com
Automotive Genl. Mgr.
N. Chelmsford, Ma.
Very excited to find this page. Live 30 minutes from USS Salem
CA-139, they're setting up a Newport News display now. I just missed
the NNcrew tour of the Salem. I found my division officer, Charlie
Laughton, lives 1 mile away. Contacted last year by Crazy Bernie
Snesko. He and Dennis Graney were among my closest friends.
I'm really excited to find you guys. I''ll be back! Grateful to have had such an incredible and formative experience,under
appreciated at the time. I'm very glad to have found my way back.Looking
fwd to renewing old aquaintences.please e-mail and say hello. |
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Jim
Shibley
RD3/OI Division
04/64 to 06/66
jcs85psi@ adelphia.net
Retired (have an adult beverage store in Fl.)
Amelia Is. Fl.
I'd love to do it one more time!! |
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Carl
W Welch
SFM3/ R Division
04/64 to 10/66
CWELCH1017@ MSN.COM
East Coast Rep Triways Industries
VA Beach VA
work for triways,they manufacture furniture for navy ships..we have the
contract for ..the uss george h.w.bush (cvn-77)..presently be constructed
at newport news shipyard.. |
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James
R. (Jim) Meeks, Jr.
SH3/S-3 Division
04/64 to 04/68
bradmeeks@ yahoo.com
Retired - Electrician (VAMC )
Dublin GA
Hello to all the members of the USS Newport News CA148. Saw
"Poncho" from San Antonio, TX was listed - hello! |
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Wayne
Helland
SN/1st Division Side Cleaners
04/64 to 11/65
norweigy@ hotmail.com
Retired from General Motors
Kingston MI
Call me at 989-683-8787
The email address is my Grandson's, since I don't have one. |
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Leon
(Lex) Alexander
GMG3/5th
05/64 to 05/66
Alexinsagt@ aol.com
insurance agency owner
San Diego, CA
The News was my first ship. I recall boarding her just before going to
Newport, RI. At that time all non rated engineering personnel were
required to serve in the engine room of which I was assigned to M Division
engine room 2. I hated being below the waterline so I volunteered for mess
duty worked on my seaman rate and eventually was transferred to 5th
division which I loved. I started as striker on the Mount 56 made my first
chevron and was assigned to Mount 54, the one with all the gold E's. 5th
division was hand picked by our division officer to be the biggest badest
guys to represent the ship in volunteer sporting events with other
commands. I recall getting our butts kicked by the Marines at Gitmo during
out shake down cruise coming out of the yards. I also recall a North
Atlantic cruise where we went into the Artic Circle and woke up with /as a
official "Blue Nose" The News was great duty and the last
of the old glory Navy. I display her picture with guns blazing proudly on
my office wall. It never fails to create interesting conversation. I would
like to find a couple of old buddies Wayne Saxon, Richard Barbratto and
all the crazy guys in the 5" gun gang. I see a couple of
familiar names on the crew list. I transferred to the aircraft carrier USS
Constellation in 66, which had no gunnery, and spent the rest of my
enlistment deployed to Viet Nam on Yankee station. I am excited to have
found this site and will continue to monitor it frequently. |
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Gary
E Dickson
RM3/OR Division
05/64 to 07/67
pofolks61@ msn.com
SGT. Granville Township Police Dept.
61 Roundhouse Rd., Lewistown, Pa. 17044
Spent a little over 3 years on this great lady and enjoyed every minute of
it. Would like to hear from others who served aboard her. |
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Kenneth Greene
GMG3/2nd Division
06/64 to 06/66
gmg3ca148@ wmconnect.com
Retired armco steel co.
Ashland, Ky. 41101
looking back had a great time on the gray ghost. |
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Fred (Doc) Wykoff
HM2 /H Division
06/64 to 05/66
fredwykoff@ aol.com
Director, Sterile Processing, South Jersey Healthcare System
Salisbury, MD & Vineland, NJ
After 31 years of fun and games I retired to start working for a living. |
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Leslie M. (Marvin) Skillern
FN/R
06/64 to 04/68
Ford Motor Co. Retiring this year and
moving to Texas
Indianapolis, Ind.
Didn't know this site was here till today. would love to hear from all who
served on the News |
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Charles M. (Charlie) Price
SFM3/R
06/64 to 02/67
cprice1101@ aol.com
Specialist Planning and Methods,
GE Power Generation
1101 Davis Rd. Woodruff, S.C. 29388 I had three great years on the News.
We made three Nato cruises & several to the Caribbean. I would love to
hear from my old buddies in R-Div and others. |
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Robert James
(Daddy) Rose, Jr.
Crews Barbers Shop/S-3
06/64 to 06/66
LOVEDADDY45@ AOL.COM
United States Postal Service
Springfield, IL
Just looking for any of the old crew members during the time I was aboard, especially my best
buddy, Richard! Would like to chat with all of you. It's been a long time! |
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Web Page
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Woodrow
F. (Woddy) Morrison
ETR2/OE Division
06/64 to 03/67
haidaman@ intergate.ca
http://www.oldraven.com
Lawyer, Film Consultant, Set Dresser (Film)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
I would like to hear from any of the guys I served with. My time on
the Newport News was the greatest adventure of my life; She was one of a
kind. |
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Tim
(George) Coughlin
SN/4th Division
06/64 to 06/66
timcoughlin@ cs.com
Retired Accountant
Cleveland OH
I remember GQ in mount 52. The dreaded "shake down" cruise
in Cuba in Christmas of 1965.
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Bruce
W. Baker
MM3/M Division
06/64 to 08/67
bakerbw@ earthlink.net
Retired Federal Fire Chief
Richmond VA
Had a great time during my tour. If anyone remembers me give me a shout. |
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Jim
Blackburn
BT3/B Division
06/64 to 05/66
TRAINGEEK@ WEBTV.NET
Retired
Peoria IL |
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John
Latchaw
SN/1st Division
06/64 to 04/65
staywithus@ topothelake.com
b&bownerinthefingerlakesny
pennyan,ny
would like to hear from anyone who remembers me in 1st Division,
especially len grashala or mulholland or dickson. The USS Newport News was
a beautiful lady. |
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George
R. (Mac) Magruder
FN/M Division
06/64 to 06/66
Magruder62@ aol.com
Fleet repair mechanic/ Qwest communications
Peoria, Az
Worked in engine #2. Had a great time with the guys, especially remember
Bruce Baker and Dale Rissmiller. Crossed the Arctic Circle & became a
blue nose and still have my card and ships patch. Have pictures. Hope to
hear from anyone that remembers me. Leland Hudson MM1 in charge of engine
2 gave me my nickname Mac. He always had me make the coffee because he
liked the way I made it. I remember going to the N. Atlantic the general
alarm sounded just as I sat down to eat lunch, I grabbed my cherry pie off
the plate and headed for my duty station. The alarm sounded because
of Russian planes following our convoy, but nothing happened. Had a great
time on the N. Atlantic cruise and also in Gitmo. |
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Danny Miller
GMG3
06/64 to 07/65
cmnmi@ aol.com
Murrells Inlet SC |
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Stewart (Red) Caldwell
SFM3/DV2/R Division
06/64 to 07/66
stew2030@ aol.com
Retired
Matawan NJ
I was ship diver, and worked in sheet metal shop |
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Larry Stuart Evans
MR3/Engineering
06/64 to 04/66
Bubbaseaweed3@ comcast.net
Shipper, Mechanial Department - Norfolk Southern Rwy. , Retired in June
2004.
Stewartsville, Va. Bedford County |
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James H. (Jim) Zinn
RM3/RM
07/64 to 07/66
Co. Tech Bell Atlantic of WV.
Fairmont, WV. |
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William E
( Bill ) Parker
BT3/B
07/64 to 08/66
Operator of dry ice plant-Air Liquide
Deptford, N.J.
If you write to me it may be awhile before I respond because I work long
hours. I will try to answer as many letters as I can. Thanks, Bill
Parker |
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Paul A.
Smith
MM3/M Division/A Division
07/64 to 07/66
paspds@ nb.net
Financial Consultant
Canonsburg, PA |
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Hugh
B.(Reb) Stowers
MM2/A Division
07/64 to 09/65
Electrician
Georgia
I worked in the HVAC gang and took her to the North Atlantic. |
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Ishmail L.
(Chief) Osborne
HT1/R Division
07/64 to 05/68
ishosborne@ comcast.net
Handyman (carpentry, plumbing and siding)
Battle Creek, Michigan
Actually I served two separate tours on the USS Newport News, I first came aboard in June of 64
and reenlisted on board in country in 68 the USN Deep Sea Diving School then to MCB 53 then MCB
74 then Class C welding @ San Diego then back aboard the News in late 71 and then came October
1, 1972 a day that will go down in infamy. I pray to God that all who survived will have God's
peace and mercy poured out upon them. I was in charge of the pipe shop during that last Viet
Nam cruise and being a first class petty officer my watch that night was roving security. I
was in T1 five minutes prior to explosion. If any more of the crew that was there wants to get
in touch with me I would appreciate it. Also if anyone can tell me how to get hold of a crew's
book for the last Nam cruise I sure would like to get one as the one that I had ordered never
arrived at my address. After leaving the News I went to FMAG at Norva. I discharged in March
of 74. I then worked in just about every shipyard in the area. This is getting kinda long so if anyone is interested any further
please get in touch by email...Thanks for this page and God Bless all of
you.....Ish |
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Joseph
A.(Joey) Diemand
BT3/B Division
07/64 to 01/66
diemand@ emirates.net.ae
Selling fertilizer to the Arab's
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates |
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Edward
H.(Ed) Mahan
LTjg/5th Division
07/64 to 07/66
Company Controller
Wilmington, DE |
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Larry
(Mule) Koehler
RD3/OI Division
07/64 to 03/66
taxman520@ sbcglobal.net
Facilitator/Trainer for Dana Corporation, Cape Girardeau, MO
809 Corine St., Jackson, MO 63755
I stayed in the Navy for eight years and left as an RD1. She was the
first of four ships that I served on, but will always have a special place
in my heart and on my mind. |
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Gary
D. Kelly
GMGSN/6th Division
07/64 to 06/66
ghopper6079@ zzzip.net
Retired, sheet metal workers local union #33
Marietta OH
The News was a great ship and a great crew of sailors. Have many good
memories and visited many ports of call that would have never been posable
on my own. Will never forget my tour on that great ship. |
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Benjamin
Lewis (Benny/Ben) Dickinson
Ltjg/OI
08/64 to 08/67
bdickinson@ glasgow-ky.com
Attorney/Circuit Judge
Glasgow, Ky. 42141 |
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Gabriel J.
(Gabe) Eagler
RM2/Flag/OR
08/64 to 09/67
gabr321@ aol.com
Concrete Plant Manager
Pocomoke City, MD. |
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Larry E. Hileman
MM3/M Division
08/64 to 06/67
biglare154@ hotmail.com
General Supervisor, US Capitol Power Plant
Waldorf, Maryland
My wife, Melinda and I lived in Chesapeake while I served on the NN. Would like to hear from
other crew members who may remember me. We also are in contact with Joe Diemand (B Div BT3)he
was from Mass. |
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Dan
(Pooch) Peddigree
RD3/Operations
08/64 to 10/66
critter552000@ cs.com
Currently work for Verizon
2025 Mill Plain Court Harrisburg, Pa. 17110
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Darwin
(Moochie) Muchow
BT3/B Division
08/64 to 07/67
hugomuchow@ hotmail.com
retired
Brickmason
Gaylord MN
Great ship. Great times. Would like to be contacted by B
Division members. Spent 3 good years aboard Newport News |
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Bill
(Lumps) Dunn
BM3/1st Division
08/64 to 67
pcdoctor@ goes.com
Computer Consultant
Pompton Lakes NJ
Enjoyed those great years. Loved singing with Louie Hamway, Pat Nappi,
Danny Warren and Bob O'Neil. |
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Ed
Agustin
ETN3/OE Division
08/64 to 01/66
edwardagustin@ yahoo.com
Architect
Napierville IL
Tried civilian electronics after the Navy and Electrical Engineering in
college. Transferred to Architecture, got my license and have been
involved in development, design and construction ever since. |
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Robert
L. Spinden
SA/OPS
08/64 to 02/65
rlspinden@ aol.com
Low Voltage Construction Manager/SimplexGrinnell
Nampa, Idaho
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Charlie Laughton
LTJG/E Division
08/64 to 09/66
charleslaughton@ verizon.net
Retired/ Owned a Garden Center and Nursery
North Che.msford, Mass.
I have visited the USS Salem (a sister ship of the Newport News). The
Salem is currently docked in Quincy, Mass. and open for tours. It brought
back great memories of our ship and crew. |
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John Thomas (Tex) Neal
BMSN/1st Division
09/64 to 06/65
jneal@ epix.net
School Police Officer Millwright Bethlehem Steel Corp. Retired.
rr 6 box 6400-d Stroudsburg Pa. 18360
Would like too hear
from the old deck gang. |
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John Motzer
SN/OE
09/64 to 08/67
JMOTZER@ neo.rr.com
Press operator/Fisher body/General Motors
Newton Falls, Ohio
would like to contact Jim Hausrath/fox div. Woody Morrison or anyone else
that remembers me |
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Michael S
( Mad Scientist) White
BM3/deck - operations
09/64 to 05/66
sparky@all-ez.com
Electrician
Michigan
Proud to have served on this great ship! |
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Daniel
P.(Ponch) Ramos
SN/S3 Division
09/64 to 07/66
ramos0178@ sbcglobal.net
Retired Civil Service DOD
San Antonio TX |
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John E Sultzbach
RM3/Flag
09/64 to 07/66
johnandpat103@ comcast.net
Retired
Lancaster PA |
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Harry Dean Sauseda
CYN3/O/R
10/64 to 12/66
Core maker retired from General Motors 31 years
154 Popps Rd Mio, Mich. 48647
I would like to hear from anyone in the radio shack that was on board when
I was. I enjoyed the two years I was on. The food was good after three
years on the USS Norfolk. |
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Bruce
F. (Bear) Burianek
MM2/M Division
10/64 to 04/68
BurianekI@ aol.com
med retired
3635 W F Street, Bremerton, Wash. 98312
I very much enjoyed my four years on the Great Lady. Anybody that
remembers me please write. |
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Walter
J. (Jerry) Mentzell
ETRSN/OE Division
10/64 to 10/65
Mentzell@ NB.NET
Semi Retired
Apollo PA
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Robert
E (Pop) Rhoades
BT3/BT1/B Division
10/64 to 03/70
stokerdusty@ embarqmail.com
Boilermaker Retired
Chesapeake VA
I lived on the ship along time. Thay had to kick me of and give me
shore duty. |
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Mike (Halftrack) Harcourt
BM3/1st
11/64 to 11/66
mharcourt1@ mchsi.com
Retired
Des Moines, IA
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Richard
M .(Brad) Bradway
MM3/A Division
11/64 to 09/69
RichardBradway@ aol.com
Venice, Florida |
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Mike
Gallo
HM3/H Division
11/64 to 05/66
msgallo43@ hotmail.com
Business Manager
Sterling, CT
Would like to hear from others in H Div. Also any of the Marines I
spent the Summer with at Little Creek while the ship was in drydock |
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Michael
A.(John) Mize
RD2/OI Division
11/64 to 11/66
a1ezim@ charter.net
Nuclear Security (Ret.)1998
Hartselle, Al.
The NN was my third ship, but she was the best.Would have stayed, but
Capt. Balis changed that. |
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Ron
Fascher
LT/B & M Division
12/64 to 05/68
rfascher@ ec.rr.com
Retired Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington, North Carolina
A great ship, great crew and great memories. I served under four
Captains: CAPT R.D. Quinn; CAPT T.L. Balis; CAPT Lindsay McCarty, and
CAPT E.K. Snyder. "Never Fear, Thunder's Here, On Station, Ready to
Fire" |
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John
Green
CT2/comSecondFlt staff
1964 to 1966
greengo@ bellsouth.net
Building maintainance supervisor for a large Atlanta corp.
Woodstock, Georgia
I loved my time aboard She sure was a beautiful ship. |
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Richard
Trimmer
GMGC/6th Division
1964 to 1969
rtrimmer@ neorr.com
Retired
Greenville PA
Served on board from 54 till 60 then again from 64 till 69. was LPO of 6th
div. the days of thunder will live forever with each crew member |
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Greg
(wop) Cacopardo
SN/2nd Division
1964 to 1966
deadjennie@ yahoo.com
whse supervisor
guilford ct
love to hear from some of the guys.some great memories |
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Dennis Pohl
CYN3/OR
01/65 to 01/67
ILAandDEN@ aol.com
Retired
Fredericksburg, VA/Kill Devil Hills, NC
The best of times...the worst of times...ah to remember my youth |
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Jerry L. Bell
RM2/OR
01/65 to 02/67
jerrybell43@ yahoo.com
Retired Police Lt. (Ft. PiercePierce
, Fl.)
Jefferson City, Tn. |
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Robert
G. (Step) Stepanovich
LTJG/1st, 3rd, 6th, Admin
01/65 to 11/67
cap_city@ voyager.net
Homebuilder/almost retired
Lansing MI
Great years. Great guys. Glad I was aboard. |
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Charles
Wayne (Chuck) Crumpton
BMSN/4th Division
01/65 to 01/68
hannah9192@ aol.com
Construction Equipment Operator/ Jefferson County Environmental
Pinson Alabama
My fondest memory is when we went to Halifax, NS. I was the Coxswain on
the Captain's gig and got lost in the fog with the Captain and XO drunk. |
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Richard
Dorato
RM3/A Division
01/65 to 11/66
ldorato@ attbi.com
Tool and Die Maker
Grand Rapids MI |
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Paul
C Benich
SN/Quartermaster
01/65 to 01/67
olvap98@ yahoo.com
Process Engineer
Phoenix AZ |
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Terry
Lee Otten
FTG3/Fox Division
01/65 to 08/68
Office Manager
Manteo NC
Terry Otten was summoned by the Supreme Commander while at home in Manteo,
North Carolina on his beloved Outer Banks on 16 April 2003. RIP |
 
1965
DECEASED
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Donald
(Ginney) Moore
SN/7th and 4th Division
01/65 to 01/67
domoore@ comcast.net
http://www.deansandfranks.com
http://www.calistagrand.com
Salon/Spa Owner
West Chester PA
I started out my barbering career on board the "NEWS", thatnks
to 'jg DeLong. I continued that endeavor till this day. I've had quite a
few salons since then . I currently have a salon/spa just outside of
Philly. Thanks Larry, for the opportunity. |
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William
(Fish Fry) Fry
SH3/Ships Service Barber
01/65 to 01/67
aekwkf67@ ptd.net
Meter Mechanic For Gas Co.
Reading,Pa.
would like to chat with former ships serviceman,Larry Delong, Bill
Steinbeck, Don Moore, Harry Albright and anyone else in the ships
serviceman department. Had great times in gitmo on softball field and
Bermuda's bars. |
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Paul Furman
SK3/S-1
02/65 to 07/68
pfurman1@ houston.rr.com
Database Administrator
Columbus, Texas
I can still hear the tune "The Lonely Bull" that was played
whenever ole "Thunder" pulled along side those DD's and Oiler's
in the Tonkin Gulf. Great tune, Greater Ship. The Finest Ship in the Navy,
proud to have been a News sailor. |
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Bill (Mac) McNew
GMG3/5th Division
02/65 to 08/67
bika2nc@ gmail.com
Retired
Wake Forest NC |
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Douglas D.
(Andy) Anderson
RM3/Communications
02/65 to 09/66
dczigzag@ aol.com
Lumber Broker
Welches, OR
I still consider my time aboard the Newport News as one of the greatest experiences in my young
manhood. |
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De
Hoogh, Theodore (Ted) M.
SH3/ S-3 Division
02/65 to 02/66
dehoogh@ mtcnet.net
Retired Art Teacher
613 4th Ave SE, Sioux Center, Iowa 51250
The Newport News was truly a great ship with a great crew, all of which
contributed to a lot of great memories and great experiences. |
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Charles
(Charlie) Hall
PN3/Public Info Office
02/65 to 01/67
hallchrlfl@ aol.com
Research assistant for the Summit County Historical Society
Akron OH
I was mainly responsible for getting out the ship's paper every night
while sea. It included cartoons, not too racy pinups (via the
Admiral's orders), latest sports scores and some news gotten off the radio
shack teletype. Also prepared information booklets for the foreign
ports we hit during our NATO cruises. I remember those Atlantc
storms, but mostly I remember my shipmates and especially that grand old
ship, a last of its breed. I would like to contact YN1 Junkins if
possible. |
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William
(Bill) Elliott
EM2/E Division
03/65 to 07/68
elfrickobet@ aol.com
Retired (Bellsouth Digital Technician) 35 years
Mableton GA
Have many fond memories of the gray ghost from the east coast. I still get chills when
I see her. I enjoyed my tour aboard the News. |
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Warren
A. White
EM/FM/E Division
03/65 to 07/67
warren@ cwp.net.pa
Retired
Panama
I have many fond memories of friends and the time I spent aboard. |
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Charles W.
(Bubba) Patterson
RM2/OR Division
03/65 to 09/66
cwp985@ verizon.net
Retired police Detective, Richmond Police Department
Chesterfield County, Virginia |
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John
M Brewer
Ens./OE Division
03/65 to 10/65
aabrewer@ earthlink.net
Alexandria LA
Left Newport News to recommission USS Clarke County (LST 601) as Ops.
Off., ship earned 6 battle stars & 2 Meritorious Unit
Commendations for service in Vietnam. Ens. Chris Levenis left at the
same time for the Caroline County (LST 525). Chris died in NYC
at the age of 28 of a heart attack. He left a wife and young son. |
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James
A (Raffy) Raffensberger
SN/1st Division
03/65 to 08/66
rlilabner@ verizon.net
Retired Truckdriver(Consolidated Freight)
York PA |
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Alfred
H. (Al) Dunham III
SN/2nd
04/65 to 04/66
maraldun@ optonline.net
Retired from Verizon, currently certified Roller skating Coach
Millstone Township
New Jersey |
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Charles R. (Charlie) Brewer
BT2/B Division
04/65 to 07/67
General Motors Employee
White lake, Mich.
Would like to get in touch with Harold Bowman BTFN |
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Peter Honsberger
FTG3/Fox Division
04/65 to 08/68
everythingicecream@ yahoo.com http://www.everythingicecream.com
Owner of a Ice cream store, Manager of Southern Tier Industries
Seneca Lake, N.Y. |
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Edward
C. Altro
GMG3/6th Division
04/65 to 08/66
onenybadboy2@ aol.com
self-employed-owner operator trucking company
Fishkill,New York |
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Ronald
("JC") Krise
CYN3/Flag-Radio
04/65 to 09/67
ronkrise14@ aol.com
Early retirement US Dept of Justice presently temping
Washington, DC |
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Dennis
Baer
QM3/Nan Division
04/65 to 02/67
dennis@ unruhinsurance.com
Financial Specialist - First Union NB
Reading, PA
Many memories - Shakedown Cruise, GITMO, North Atlantic Cruise, The Dominican Republic "Eats
The Nest" - Norva. holystoning - sea bats on the fantail. Would love to hear from any former
shipmates. |
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Kenneth
E. Hall
MMCS/M Division
04/65 to 05/70
Building inspector (ret)
Brevard, NC
All former members of Hall's Angels please get in touch. |
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Robert
(Bobby) Walker
SN/7th Division
04/65 to 01/67
warehouse supervisor
columbus,ohio
being aboard was the highlight of my life. met some of the best guys a man
could have for friends
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Roger
Schulrud
MMCS/Repair
04/65 to 04/66
thunder_148@ yahoo.com
Chief Engineer, Martin Luther Prep School,
Prairie du Chien WI June 1995 (18 years there), Finally retired August
2002
Wausau WI
Reenlisted October 1964, used CruDesLants reenlistment option, home port
ship of your choice, I asked for Newport News to get off the small
Destroyers. CruDesLant fulfilled their obligation of one year at new duty
station. I stayed my year and then back to Destroyers! I had a son born in
West VA about a week before reporting on board, before I could get back
there we headed for the Dominican Republic when Marines were landed there.
I enjoyed the year on board except for the guns and some of the Marines
whoused them to pull themselves up in to their bunks, busting the air
conditioning freon lines. I retired from RTC Great Lakes, ILL August 1974.
in 1979 I went to work as Chief Engineer at Martin Luther Prep School,
Prairie du Chien, WI. and retired from there in August 1995. We moved to
Wausau, WI where I enlisted from and finally retired August 2002. I am on
VA Disability for ASBESTOS related problems. but I keep walking every day
to keep my lungs working. October 2003 I ha! > d a Heart check up
and had a couple arteries 85-90% plugged. I received 5 bypasses and am in
good shape again.I wasn't sick before the operation, so why be sick
afterward! I had the operation before I had a heart attack so there is no
heart damage. I am enjoying my retirement. My wife is still working full
time, (She is supporting me in the style I am accustomed!) Emailme or call
me on the phone, it is on the WEB phone directories. Just remember, THE
OLDER WE GET THE GREATER WE WERE! May all of you have FAIRWINDS AND A
FOLLOWING SEA |
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Augustine
(Gus) Granado
RM3/OR Division
04/65 to 06/66
Gus@ Duda.Com
Dispatcher with Duda & Sons, Texas
Did my time aboard ship when she went dry dock in Portsmouth,
Va and went south for re-training- Remember going to Hollywood, Fla
to party at Bell s home, RM2...dats all I'm saying... |
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Dick
Compton
FTG2/Fox Division
04/65 to 09/68
dmcompton@ caltel.com
Horse Trainer/Horseshoer
Valley Springs, Ca
Thank you to Mushy for taking the tme to look me up and clueing me in to
this site. I did not realize what I was missing. |
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Joe
Vetillo
RD2/OI Division
04/65 to 05/68
vetillo@ bellsouth.net
Retired
Delray Beach FL
Just happened to google on to this site and was wondering if anyone
remembered me |
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Dale Glenn
(Riss) Rissmiller | |
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