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Crew Member's Page
For the Year of 1969
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.
We hope you all use this to page to visit with your old (and new) shipmates.
Important!
To email a ship
mate copy and paste the address then remove the space after the @. This is done
to cut down on Spam email.
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Eugene (Gene/Baby Scribe) Perry
LTJG/EX
01/69 to 12/71
geneperry@ att.net
Quilt Shop co-owner. Retired 1992 from USN as LDO (Admin) CDR. Worked with
Construction Inudstry in training and education field from 92 - 2003 and
2005
Lake City, Florida
What a ship - what a crew! Some of the fondest memories of my 33.5 years
of active duty are from the 35 months I served in Newport News. Served
with some great people and am extremely proud of the people who supported
me in the Captain's Office, Post Office, Legal Office and Print Shop. I
hope you share my pride. |
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Richard
(Captain's Orderly) Orendorff
L/Cpl/USMC
01/69 to 01/70
sitay@ verizon.net
District Justice
Indiana, Pennsylvania
I was Captain Snyders Orderly and Vice Admiral Simms Orderly. I'm
looking for Thomas O'Reilly. Last known address New York state.
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John
Olague
SN/OI Division
01/69 to 01/72
cherylstack@ msn.com
Asst. auto center manager
41298 plumrose st Hemet Ca. 92544
Long time no see would like to talk to my old shipmates. |
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Rey
L. (Augie) Augustine
BMSN/1st Division
01/69 to 02/70
Carpenter
South Deerfield MA 01373 |
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William
D. Sanders
YN3/Side Cleaners/4th Division
02/69 to 02/70
asumountie73@ msn.com
Human Resources Practitioner
Forest Virginia
Remember all the fun, liberty in a lot of wonderful places and, oh yes, the work and time at sea. I was sorry to hear about the accident and
the loss of so many of our crew. It was a beautiful ship to see so
much of the world. I am proud to have served on her. |
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Larry
Slone
E4/7th Div/Print Shop
02/69 to 10/72
Car Salesman
Pasadena MD
Shipmates It's with heavy heart I need to tell you of
the death of our friend and shipmate Larry Slone. He died
Sunday night 8/15/04 of a massive heart attack. Larry was on board
from 1969 till Oct 1972. He was in 7th Div and then the print shop.
He left the ship after the explosion, with a knee injury. Larry and
his wife Anita were at the last two reunions. Larry was 56 years
old. Larry was a great man and my best friend and will be greatly
missed.
Foster Edwards 68-72
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Deceased
08/15/2004
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Dennis (Kid or mano) Mannarino
FN/E Division
02/69 to 11/71
ripco7777@ aol.com
Retired Electrician
Staten Island NY
She was a great ship and the crew was great |
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Sherman D (Tank) Burks
SN/S-1 Division
02/69 to 09/70
sherman.burks@ insightbb.com
Retired Firefighter
Louisville KY |
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James Spence
SN/4th division
02/69 to 01/71
jimc148newportnews1957@ gmail.com
Hamburg NY |
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George Bennett
SA/gunners mate
02/69 to 04/71
georgee648@ yahoo.com
H.R.A.
1858 WEST 113ST SEVENTH AVENUE,APT,3C NEW YORK NEW YORK 10026
I JUST GOT OLDER |
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William F Bauers
SN/7th Division
02/69 to 12/70
eyebalz001@ yahoo.com
Glenshaw PA |
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Jim
(Slim Jim) Gass
SN/STAFF----CRUDESFLOT-3
03/69 to 09/69
strokedF450@ msn.com
retired
Annapolis MD
Excellant page to keep up with former shipmates. Will never forget the
great times I had. |
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Rodney B.(Rod) Lemley
SN/OI Division
03/69 to 11/70
rodlemley@ verizon.net
control room operator/G E Plastics
Vienna W.VA
I am thankful now for the time I spent on board and for the chance to meet
some fine men. |
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Chuck Preston
YN3/ComCruDesFlot 3
03/69 to 05/69
cprestonii@ aol.com
Advertising
Oxnard CA
Part of Adm. Rudden's Staff |
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Richard (Rick) Farrenkopf
YN3/EX (Legal) Division
04/69 to 11/69
rickscatboat@ aol.com
Fire Captain-Paramedic, Fire Dept
South Dennis, Mass (Cape Cod) 508 398 0253 |
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Tom
(muff) Mehlhoff
ETR3/OE
04/69 to 02/72
tmehlhof@ hotmail.com
Senior Software Engineer
Bismarck, ND
Just discovered the web page and thought I would add myself to the
crew list. |
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Tim Thompson
RM3/OI Division
04/69 to 05/70
lttt32@ hotmail.com
law enforcement officer
avoca, ia.
i would like to be added to the list and do hope that some old friends
will find me there. i came to the news from the uss blandy with a friend
named rich taylor. we both served on the news during her stay in nam and
we are still friends today. i do keep in touch with two others, butch
robichaux and jerry minerich. i would like to here from any i served with. |
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Ronald
(Ron) Soule
MM3/M Division
04/69 to 12/72
Carpenter
Albany Ohio
So great to see some of the names of ones not forgotten
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Patrick
J (Pat) Michener
BMSN/4th Deck Dept.
05/69 to 04/71
poppy6888@ yahoo.com
USN
Retired
Telford PA
I remember alot of good times on the News .like slushing the yard and stay
rigging.oh what fun i had,holy stoneing at 3am after crusing the strip all
night.oh what a time we had. thunder thanks for the memories. |
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James (Jim) Armetta
E4/1st Division
05/69 to 09/70
mj148@ cox.net
Nurse in VA Gainesville FL
Gainesville FL |
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Charles (Midnight Rambler) Jarvis
E4/4th
06/69 to 06/70
Driver: Owner/Operator
Kansas City, Missouri |
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Alan
J.(Al) Hagopian
SN/Fox
06/69 to 03/71
ajhagopian@ comcast.net
Manager PC Desktop Services ADVO INC
Springfield, MA
The time on Newport News was some of the best times I've had. Am close to
her sister ship USS Salem located in Quincy MA. |
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Virgil
(Buck) Norwood
GMGSN/5th Division
06/69 to 01/71
bucknorwood@ hotmail.com
Retired
Sardis AL
I was on board during the hurricane in the north Atlantic. We lost a
forklift and almost lost the Admiral's helicopter.I was assigned to mount
#6.I remember when we were in Morocco, Africa where I seen my first
walking catfish. I remember the King of Denmark coming aboard ship when we
were in Heilsinki, Finland.My favorite Mount Capt. was Michael Palmer from
Merritta GA.Cuba was the hardest during the evaluation for Gunnery and the
swim party that they give us the best part(all the drinks you wanted).The
most beautiful Part was the Kiel Canal passing through Holland. And the
closest call when a sub almost hit us from beneath. |
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Allan
Williams
GMGC/Chief Masters at Arms
06/69 to 01/74
awilliams016@ triad.rr.com
Retired
Reidsville, NC |
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Robert
R. ( 'cousin brucie') Bruce
YN2/Administrative
06/69 to 11/69
bobru2@ mail.com
Retired/ part time Movie usher
Long Island NY
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David (Dave)
Daniel
LTJG/Engineering
06/69 to 01/72
ddaniel977@ aol.com
Healthcare Administrator
Flordia
After serving three years on the Newport News I transferred to the Navy
Medical Service Corps and served another 23 years, retiring as a Captain
in 1994. My fondest memories of my Naval career center around my first
three years on CA-148. |
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Tom (Happy Tooth) Riordan
LT/Dental Division
07/69 to 01/71
Docriordan@ aol.com
Dentist, Capt. DC USNR Ret.
Baldwin, NY |
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Dale R
Sands
CS1/Supply/Commissary Watch Capt
07/69 to 01/70
DALER39@ MIDWEST.NET
Diet Chef , Shop Labor, Chef for CEO ILL Central RR, Locomotive
Engineer
409 Bowling Alley RD, Benton IL 62812
Would be glad to hear from shipmates. |
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Sal
(Sally) Buonomo
SN/5th Division
07/69 to 02/73
albuo@ aol.com
Park Manager
Babylon, New York
Thanks John for telling me about this site. Big Thunder was a great ship with a great crew.
Memorial site is excellent. We lost many friends on the west pac cruise.
May they never be forgotten! anyone from the 5th div., armory or shipmates who remember me, please E-mail me
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Thomas
E.(Tom) Fletcher
BTFA/B Division
07/69 to 12/69
tfletch49@ comcast.net
Stationary Engineer
Cockeysville MD
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Lynn
E.(Rarebear) Hickle Sr.
BTFN/B Division
07/69 to 12/69
pap_27909@ yahoo.com
Boilermaker/Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Reported aboard just in time for the North Atlantic cruise in
"69". Best cruise ever with the best crew ever. I was onboard
for a short time but I do remember "Web" "Fletch"
"Slocum"and who cold forget "Chief Boss". Would like
to hear from anyone to jog this man's memory. If anyone knows how to get a
hold of a "69" North Atlantic crews book let me know. Thank you
and God Bless all. |
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Gregory
D. (Toonerville) Toon
PH2/OPS/Flag
07/69 to 02/70
gregtoon@ va.net
Retired
Farmville, Va.
Retired from blind cleaning. Now on a farm. Taking care of Llamas.
24/7 occupation. Work is never done. |
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Bruce
Whiting
RD3/Radar
07/69 to 05/71
bruce501@ Yahoo.com
woodworker
Akron, Ohio
1969 NATO Cruise still a vivid memory. Interesting site..stirred
great memories |
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Walter
J (John) Morrissey
SK2/Supply
07/69 to 03/70
wjmorrissey@ hotmail.com
worked for Ethan Allen Furniture for 37 years-retired 5/03
South Burlington VT
Came aboard in July 69 and went on NATO cruise during Fall of 1969.
Ran electronics storeroom. Left/discharged early March 1970 while
ship was in drydock in Portsmouth, Va. |
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Dominic
J Cambra
YN3/7th Division
07/69 to 02/70
mollya1435@ aol.com
Retired
11899 Arbor Lake Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225
I reported aboard in July 1969 and was assigned to the 7th Division. I
ended up in the " First Lieutenant's" office working for LT John
Lambert, MCBM Jenning's and Chief Warrant Officer "Bosin"
Schmidt. When I reported aboard, the ship had just come back from a
"Nam Cruise". I remember the ship went into drydock for some
work, after which we made a "North Atlantic Cruise". I have
never regretted for a moment serving onboard; it gave me the opportunity
to see some of the world and to make friends I can still picture in my
mind! I've often wondered where they are and what has become of them. I
remember the night I heard on the evening news that one of the eight inch
turrets had blown up and that some of crew had been killed. Thinking about
it still bothers me to this day. I was transferred off the Newport News in
02/70 and served the remainder of my enlistment with the 21st NCR (SeaBees).
When I got off active duty I stayed in the "reserves" for 25
years, retiring in 1993 as a YNC. |
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Karl (Memphis
Slim) Stinson
SN/EX Division
07/69 to 12/69
benhazin@ yahoo.com
semi-retired carpenter
Memphis TN
I came aboard in July 1969, I made the NATO cruise. I recall the fury of
Hurricane Camille. Very exciting! I only recall a few guys. Oliver Moffet
from Erie,PA. One of my best friends and Mike Dumbsch from Alpena, Mi.,
who was in EX division with me. I remember a tow-headed 2nd class in EX
from Kansas or Iowa, can't remember his name but he was a good squared
away sailor. I can't recall the EX Chiefs name but he had relatives in
the restaurant business in Memphis. |
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David (Dave) Rowland
YN3/EX Division
07/69 to 05/71
ddjrow@ aol.com
Retired
Somerset, NJ
I've lost contact with everyone I knew on board NN. I did send an e-mail
to Dan Buck but got no answer. I was the guy that was to be his best
man.In any event, I am enjoying retirement after wirking for 37 years for
an insurance company handling large injury claims. |
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Anthony DeFrancesco
SN/Storekeeper
07/69 to 04/71
adefrancesco@ comcast.net
West haven CT |
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Dan (Dan) Pulver
HT2/R-Division
08/69 to 08/70
Owner-Sterling Services
Fort Wayne, IN |
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Ernest Nicholson
BT3/B Division
08/69 to 11/72
Trucking
Sandpoint, ID |
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Lee F. (Moose) Mock
FTG2/Fox
09/69 to 01/73
Phillee01@ rcn.com
Field Service Engineer, ACUSON Corp.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19026
I used to see the ship in the Philadelphia Shipyard after her
de-commission. It was somehow comforting to see her there. Now she's
gone; but not forgotten. |
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Leon D. (Uncle Leon) Shultz
RM1/CR
08/69 to 05/73
Beltway Bandit. SAIC/Amsec government Contractor (electronics)
Chesapeake, Virginia
Does anyone out there (probably CR only) remember the barber pole we
painted in radio central?? (Chief Yerks if you are still with us and out
there I still think it looked better red and white
striped than the green you made us paint it. |
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Wasil
W. (Chiz1249) Chischnijak
FN3/AC&R Gang
08/69 to 02/72
chiz12492@ verizon.net
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Val
J .L. (Wilson) Wilson
RM3/CR
08/69 to 02/72
EsquireWilson@ aol.com
Retired US Postal Service
Retired to the Great Commonwealth of Virginia, Charlotte County
Degrees in Architecture and Business. Retired USPS, EAS23. Consultant for the Great Commonwealth
of Virginia, Department Of Justice. Facilities Department. Best wishes with health and
happiness to all. |
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Terry
Lee Akins
BMSN/Fourth Division & SC Div
08/69 to 01/73
Electrician
Seguin, TX
I loved the USS Newport News. I was proud to have served on her. I had
some great shipmates, which I lost a few 10/1/72. Great to find this
site.God Bless America !!! |
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Harry G. Gooding
III
LT/Weapons Dept.
08/69 to 10/72
BarbBGud@ aol.com
Retired
Prescott AZ
Remained in the Naval reserve until 06/91. Retired with the rank of
Captain. Serving aboard the Newport News was the proudest time in my naval
service. As a civilian, I was in the banking industry and served primarily
as a Chief Financial Officer and retired in 06/2005. My wife Barbara and I
have been married 37 years and are blessed with three children and two
grand children. Our eldest daughter serves as a Major in the Army and our
son is an E6 in the Arizona Air National Guard. I want to extend my best
wishes to all crew members that I was honored to serve with. |
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Vincent P Glass
SN/Fox Division
08/69 to 04/71
vpmg1950@ gmail.com
Semi Retired
Ocean View DE
Looking for James McCabe, Scranton PA, or Patrick Squires, St. Louis, MO |
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Douglas
(Wild Bill) Mullen
RSN/2ND
09/69 to 04/72
Parts Runner |
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Larry
(Drew) Davidson
SHSN/7th andS-3
09/69 to 04/72
thinblueline@ tampabay.rr.com
Retired Police Officer
Pensacola FL
Never forget my first time seeing her arriving at pier 7, baddest girl in
the Navy. Had many good times, wish I could do it again. God bless all who
sailed her. |
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Shannon Graham
SN/FOX
09/69 to 03/73
sgraham148@ roadrunner.com
Material Controller Exide Battery Plant
Richmond KY |
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Terry
(Booner) Boone
RD2/ Operations
09/69 to 08/70
mtboone@ aol.com
Service manager of office equipment
Kansas City, Mo |
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Anthony
(Tony) Mercogliano
LTJG/Supply (S2 & S3)
09/69 to 10/71
amercogliano2@ verizon.net
Management Consultant
Dumfries, VA
My first duty station. Credit experience on CA-148 as primary
reason for making USN my first career. Served 21 years. Retirement
ceremony site in Philadelphia had CA-148 in the background. One of the
proudest days of my life. No better group of dedicated professionals
exists. Best wishes to all former shipmates and prayers to all who gave
their lives on the USS NEWPORT NEWS in defense of our country. |
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