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Crew
Member's Page
For 1972
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.
If there is a space after an
email address example johndoe@ blazenet.com copy the address to your email
and remove the space this is being done to cut down on Spam and will be done
to all listings soon. |
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J Bradford Young
OS3/OI
01/72 to 09/74
jbyoung@ntplx.net
Transportation planner
West Hartford, Ct. |
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Stephen (Waters) Waters
BT2/B
01/72 to 09/72
stephen_waters@bellsouth.net
Real Estate Sales, currently disabled
Port Saint Lucie, Flordia
I'm Disabled now and would
like to hear from anyone that remembers me. I left the ship during it's
last call in Olangopo, just before the turret tragedy. |
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Alan C. (Al) Burgoon
FTG3/Fox Division
01/72 To 09/73
aburgoon2@verizon.net
Horticulturist, USDA
Columbia, Maryland
Hated the NAVY while I was in. Look back on it with some pride and laughs.
I remember the explosion like it was yesterday. |
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Aidyl
Charles (Apple) Randall
SA/5th Division
01/72 to 10/73
applerandall@earthlink.net
Hazardous Waste Worker at a Nuclear Power Plant
New Hampshire
Great Website! I was a gunners mate on mount 53. My mount captain was Fred
Blind. Good friends on ship were Tom Diaz, Fred Blind, Lou Sansone and
many others. Miss All and think of all of you a lot. I have been looking
for merchandise with the Newport News crest and silhouette. Lost most of
my things from Vietnam. I only have a few papers and a album of pictures
from Philippines. Would love to see more pictures! |
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Tim
(Clem or Kid) Clements
SNR/OS Division
01/72 to 02/73
rhentz@ix.netcom.com
East Windsor, NJ
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Kenneth W. Angell
SN/4th Division
01/72 to 06/73
kenangell@sbcglobal.net
Rail Traffic Controller Metro North Railroad NYC
Bethel, Connecticut
Great times onboard although most of the nonsense
forgotten. Had some good friends lost contact with over the years |
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Daniel
M. (Dan) Doka
FN/E Division
01/72 to 12/72
dokashore4@aol.com
Customer Service Director - Major Yacht maufacturer
Parkertown, New Jersey
I've always missed the friendships I made onboard. If anyone remembers me
please email me. I was assigned to "E" division. |
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Charles
Graham
E-4/B Division/Boiler Room
01/72 to 09/72
chuckieg@charter.net
semi-retired
Franklin GA
glad to have finally found this sight.sorry that you guys had to sail
without me. |
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Jack A (Boats)
Maley
BM2/7th Division
01/72 to 01/73
jmaley@kuic.com
Radio Broadcast Marketing
West Sacramento CA |
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Andy Andrews
EM2/E Division
01/72 to 04/73
wcgfandrews@ cox.net
Training Coordinator and Human Resources
Chesapeake VA |
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John
W. Blalock
Corpsman Striker/H Division
02/72 to 01/73
mrwally1652@yahoo.com
Carpenter
Cocoa, FL
Just wanted to say hello to my fellow crew members who served during the
Vietnam cruise of 1972.Remember Oct.1 as if it was yesterday. Those
men who died will not be forgotten .Hope to hear from some of you. God
bless all of you & take care. |
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Victor
Taber
SN/7th Division
02/72 to 1973
nestingeagles4@cs.com
pick one
Lancaster, Ohio
Just wanted to say that i left the USS Newport News in a bad way with alot
of people . Things that happiened can't be changed , alot of good times
and people . we all have delt with our loss in our own way . specail
thanks to wayne thomas for staying in contact with me . thanks for putting
this web. page together |
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James E.
(Jim) Roberts
E-5/SGT/MARDET
02/72 to 02/75
jbroberts@gci.net
Operations Manager for ARCTEC
North Pole, Alaska
Sure had some good times. Miss those North Atlantic Cruises and my
Marine buddies. Would like to hear from anyone from MARDET. |
Deceased
23 January 2007 |
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Jackie D. (Jack) Herren
BTFN/B Division
02/72 to 07/74
jherren00@insightbb.com
contractor for cablevision
Rockford, Illinois
I would like to hear from some of my old shipmates. |
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Anthony L.(Tony) Pinkerton
GMG3/5th Division
02/72 to 06/75
eveant@dragonbbs.com
emergency equip. manf.
Leesburg Ohio
Greetings 5th Div. married, 10 yr. as EMT thinking about you
guys |
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Timothy
J Eigo
GMG3/5th Division
02/72 to 11/73
teigo@hvc.rr.com
sales rep Partsearch Tech.
317 Broadway Kingston, NY 12401
I volunteered for the Nam cruise and although none of us new what was in
store for us, the tragedy of Turrent 2 made us all closer as shipmates and
taught us just how precious life is. I was up for re-enlistment when the
saluting battery blew up and I decided to leave the Navy, I signed back in
in 1975 and retired from the Navy in 1991 as GMG1. I served on many ships
but thunder will always be the one I remember most. |
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Clarence
Ray ( Bubba Duck) Lightle
SN/4th Division
02/72 to 03/73
julioandsulio@insightbb.com
Semi-truck driver (I own my own rig)
Westfield, Indiana) near Indianapolis
I was on board when the gun turret exploded on October 1, 1972 and 20 of
my fellow sailors perished. |
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Dave Lewis
MM3/M Division
03/72 to 02/73
davel1@cox.net
Full time; Training Spec. for US Postal Service. Part time; Lieutenant,
Cleveland County Sheriff Dept
Norman, Oklahoma
Best wishes to all. Lift a glass to absent shipmates of October 1, 1972 |
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Edward
L. Fetters
SHC/Supply
02/72 to 11/73
ELFetters@aol.com
Retired
Cotopaxi CO |
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Ronald
(Pooh) Pousson
RM2/CR Division
02/75 to 07/75
rpousson@astropak.com
Project Manager doing work with NASA and Pharm. companies
VA Beach VA |
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David L. (Country Dave) McCoy
SN/Barber Shop
03/72 to 03/74
DAV
320 West 17th Street Huntington, W V 25704 |
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Leneave W. (Lenny) Kinard
GMG3/5th
03/72 to 12/74
landbkinard@axs4u.net
GMCS (ret)
New Braunfels, Texas 78132
I often think about WestPac 72. Lots of good and bad memories. Some of the
best friends and shipmates ever known. Best wishes. We did our duty. |
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Arvel Ray Cain
BMSN/4TH
03/72 to 11/73
Retired/Disabled
USA
Just looking for old faces, that's all I can do now days, can't hear a
darn thing. Sure had some good times and memories with you guy's, before
the blast of October 1, 1972 that is. |
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Rickie D. Ragan
BT3/B
03/72 to 05/74
rragan@koakonnect
Plumber
Warrensburg, MO
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Scott
Jenkel
SN/H
03/72 to 02/73
wsjenkel@hotmail.com
I manage a tropical plant nursery.
Ellenton, FL
I was a young Corpsman striker during my time aboard. I left the ship on
February 18, 1973 toattend Hospital Corpsman "A" School. Upon graduation I
was attached to the Marine Corp where I remained until my discharge on May
1, 1975.
I would love to hear from any shipmate who may remember me.
Hope to attend the next reunion! |
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Richard C. (Rick) Johnson
HT2
03/72 to 12/72
Ricjandsuziu@aol.com
Bull rider - Mortgage Broker
Baltimore, Maryland
looking for Billy Sansoui and Hand. We sure had some BUCKIN GOOD TIMES
Here's to you guys, you're always with me. |
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Paul
(Puppy Dog) Doxzon
EN1/A Division
03/72 to 06/72
Retired[ Hospital maintenance, school district custodian
Riverside, CA
Would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers me. |
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Gordon J. Miles
SN/3rd Division
03/72 to 04/73
gnam@wvc.net
Truck Driver
Vincennes, IN |
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Howard J. Hickox
RM2/CR Division
03/72 to 10/75
hjhickox@us.med.navy.mil
Substance Abuse Counselor
Tiverton, RI
Will be attending my first reunion this year in Quincy MA. Looking
forward to it. Like to hear from Ron P. Gary L. and Andy B if your
out there. |
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Fidel
Mercado
MR2/A Division
03/72 to 04/74
mercadofidel@netscape.net
machinist for Lockheed Martin
Santa Cruz CA
I worker in the machine shop and would enjoy hearing from anyone who
remembers me |
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Mike
Samp
EN2/A Division
03/72 to 04/75
msamp@mishawakacity.com
Detective Chief/Mishawaka Police Department
Mishawaka, Indiana
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." The
Newport News was my first real education into life. I miss all
my A division friends as well as the rest of the first rate men aboard the
NEWS. I hope I get a chance to see you again in the near future.
Best of luck to you all. Nam 72. |
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Les Ahlbeck
EN3/A Division diesel gang
03/72 to 01/73
Runawayrn2@aol.com
Retired
Finland MN
I'm looking for mates that were in A gang when I was there.
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Geary
K Divoll
MS2/Baker/Galley
03/72 to 02/75
gearykd7@msn.com
semi retired bank of america 19 years, at a cust call ctr now
Pinellas Park, FL
hello to all my shipmates, I remember some but forgot there names. I do
remember Tom Lane, Ed Rossi, Frank Calabrese, Charles Schimmelmann. Any
body that remembers me from the bake shop please e-mail me.
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Frances Dean Robison
LT/B & M Divisions
03/72 to 04/74
fdrobison@ mchsi.com
Retired Systems Engineer Rockwell Collins
Marion IA
The men of the NN B and M Division did more with less and kept the lights
on and the ship underway. I am proud to have had this tour of duty and to
have worked with such a fine group of sailors. I left the Navy in 1977 and
worked as systems engineer for Rockwell for 23 years. Retired in 2000.
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Timothy (Tim) Flanigan
EM2/E
04/72 to 07/73
t-flanigan@ti.com
Electronic Engineering Aide
Dallas, TX
Hello all you shipmates. |
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William (Bill) Murray
FN/A-Gang
04/72 to 06/74
Sheriff's Officer, Camden County
Bellmawr, New Jersey
Alive and well! |
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Bill Latta
EN3/A Division.
04/72 to 11/72
bl702@hotmail.com
Fedral Employee
Haddon Twp NJ |
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Stephen G Scherer Sr.
FA/M Division
04/72 to 03/74
wing1981@aol.com
Woonscocket RI |
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WWW Home Page |
Chuck
(Doc Zee) Zendner
SN3/H-Division Medical
04/72 to 03/73
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Computer Technician
Keizer (Salem), Oregon
www.zendner.com |
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Don Herman
SN/2nd1st
04/72 to 04/74
midamerlog@aol.com
Geologist Oil/Gas
Chickasha, Oklahoma
Wonder what Olangapo's like now? |
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Craig (Boats) J. Baird
BM2/1st 7th Division
04/72 to 05/74
bairdcb@aol.com
Police Sergeant
Naches, WA
I'm one of the lucky survivors of turret 2. Looking forward to another
reunion; however, I can't make this year's in Boston. |
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Bill (Critter) Crispe
EM3/E
04/72 to 02/75
tavbill@ msn.com
Plant Manager Crown Cork and Seal
Imperial Pa
Check the site often Great to here from old friends |
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Robert M.(Hoggy) Hudson
GMG3/Main Battery 2nd Division
04/72 to 06/75
Retired Electrician and USMCORPS
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Deceased
2001 |
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David Wm. (Greenie) Green
IC2/M&E
04/72 to 06/75
BeasleyChief@netscape.net
Chief of Police, City of Beasley, Texas
P.O. box 842, Richmond, Texas 77406
Write or call unless you have outstanding warrants or I owe you money. PTL. (409)387-2337 |
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Joseph P (Joe) Sottile
GMG2/5th Division
04/72 to 06/75
jps614@ zoominternet.net
Welder Fitter
Mt. Pleasant, PA
Would love to hear from guys out of 5th div. |
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Ray (Sparky) Kuczek
EM2/E
04/72 to 06/75
none
Works for Aetna
Newinton, Ct.
I think about the ship and crew often. '72 still kind of haunts me. It's
great to find this website! |
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Dwight K. (Rooks) Rooks
EN-3/A-Div
04/72 to 09/74
dkrooks53@yahoo.com
Process Operator Lyondell/Citgo Refining
Houston, Texas
I remember all those night watches, four on four off. I will never forget
how all that changed my life. If anyone remembers me,contact me by
e-mail. |
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Ed (Austin) Carr
RM3/CR-Radio
04/72 to 06/75
lonelyryder@aol.com
Welder for 21 yrs. Assembly line since March, 1999
Newton Falls, Ohio
Lots of memories stirred up seeing some some not so good. Would of the
things in this web page. Most good, Would like to hear from old friends
and shipmates. |
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Web Page
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Mike
( Mad Mike) Singleton
SN/2nd Division Main Battery
04/72 to 07/74
msingle5@tampabay.rr.com
X-Ray tech
Spring Hill, FL
Where the hell have you guys been hiding?!? Despite reports to the
contrary, I'm alive and well, in Florida. Hey, any idea where that ringing
in my ears came from? Having stood at the control panel of T2's center gun
just one hour before the explosion, I've mixed emotions about just how
much I want to remember. (Never felt right about standing a watch in any
turret other than T1 !!) But, I'd love to hear from anyone else who served
on that teak-decked piece of pig-iron. She truly was Regina Marls, Queen
of the Sea. A T1 Gun Captain, on that very dark October night. |
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Paul
B. Stover
GMG2/Second Division
04/72 to 06/74
idontknow936@cs.com
Retired E-7/Ground Support Delta Airlines
Jacksonville, FL 32225 |
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Gary
L. (Boz) Boswell
FN/M Division
04/72 to 01/73
glboswell@hotmail.com
Pipe fitter/Welder-Disabled
P. O. Box 873651 Wasilla, Alaska 99687
Would love to contact Joe Santos M-Div and Hieb from officers mess
-Steward. If anyone knows how to contact them, please let me know. |
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Michael (Chris) Christmon
HT3/R Division
04/72 to 09/73
MAT/SPC
Nashville, TN
I would like to talk to my old friend Snap Gregg Collins BM |
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Richard Alan Jensen
MR3/A Division
04/72 to 12/72
rdmt2@juno.com
machinist
new port richey florida
i had transfered to the newport news 1 day befor it left on it last
viatnam cruse. i worked in the machine shop . my battle station was the
aft topside station. when the foward blu up i was the # 1 hose tender of
the second team that went in side the damaged turrel while is was still on
fire and helped put out the turrel fire. i always looked at the newport
new as a cadalic of ships and was the best of the 5 ships i was station on
i hope to here from other crew members. thank you richard a jensen mr3 |
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Bob
Goodlin
QM3/Nan Division
04/72 to 02/74
palobo@worldnet.att.net
Builder
Powder Springs, GA |
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Richard Randall (Scupper) Jordan
GMGSN/2nd Division
04/72 to 10/72
RchardRandy3@comcast.net
Retired Fire Captain/Union President
Linwood, NJ
Lots of vivid memories of NN assigned as gun captain and repairman of T-3.
Would like to find Sue, Cherry, George, Johnson, Bucky, Odin, Jimmy Lee
Cohn, Jack Malley and the rest of the crew. Hudson,Inoticed you changed
your name from Piggy to Hoggy. Jerry Agnew, if you're out there, thanks
for pulling me out after the explosion. Be well... |
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James
B. Rule
HTFN/Repair
04/72 to 01/74
jbruleski@aol.com
Union Sheet Metal Mechanic
12 Rocky Hill Rd., Hadley, MA 01035
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Richard E. (Rick)Day
SA/3ird Division
04/72 to 11/73
sign maker,carver painter
Upper Jay,Ny
When I saw the words come up CA-148 I got the chills . |
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Albert (Albie) Beckwith
SA/3ird Division
04/06/72 to 03/20/73
Phyllobates@yahoo.com
Labor
New York
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Scott
A. Miller
QMSN/Navigation
04/72 to 10/72
smiller@clevelandorchestra.com
Building Engineer
Grafton Ohio |
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Carlos Castillo
OS3/OI Division
04/72 to 05/75
carlos.dc@lycos.com
I am a biochemist presently working at the University of Miami in the
field of Radiation Safety
Miami, Florida
I was hoping to find familiar more familiar names on the list, I could
only recognize the names of OS3 Young, mi friend "Mendy" Mendenhall and
Lt. Gorman. This is the first time I contact anyone I served with in the
Military, in 27 years. It has brough forth mixed emotions and I don't know
if I am ready for a reunion yet. Best wishes to al my shipmates. |
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Gary
L. Hines
EM2/E Division
04/72 to 08/73
Garylhines@cox.net or
Gary_Hines@amsec.com
EMCM(SW) Retired 30 years in 2000
Virginia Beach, VA |
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Bobby
Huffman
MM1/M Division
04/72 to 02/73
huffy1350@cs.com
Owner Fence Co. Civil Service 28 years
Wagener, South Carolina
Had some good and bad times on the News. Would like to hear from
shipmates. |
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Name
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Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Henry
Holody
GMG/5th Division Mt 53
04/72 to 08/74
ho.lo.d@hotmail.com
Tool and Die Maker
Connecticut
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
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Heisel
D. Martin
BM3/7th Division
04/72 to 04/74
hdmartin@yahoo.com
U.S. Merchant Marine
Costa Mesa, Ca. |
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Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
John Eugene (JJ or John J)
Rogers
SN/ 7th Division
04/72 to 01/75
tjpar54@comcast.net
disabled
Mcminnville TN
had a lot of fun,along with a lot of bad. |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Thomas
A Sholl
MM2/M Division
04/72 to 06/75
raptordiving@cox.net
Nuclear Power Plant Worker
Gloucester VA
Thism page brings back old memories, and I'm hoping to connect with some
old shipmates. |
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(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Stephen
E Truett
RM3/2nd & Cr Division
04/72 to 07/73
steve@brightideabulbs.com
Owner of Long Life Lighting and Sign
Chattanooga TN |
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(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Steve
Tomlinson
BM3/3ird/7th Division
04/12/72 to 06/20/75
SDTom@houston.rr.com
Auto Claims Mgr., Allstate Insurance Co.
Pearland, TX
I came aboard on April 12th, 1972, the day before we left for Viet Nam.
Many, many memories. My 18th birthday on the gunline. Becoming
best friends with those from all over the country and from all walks of
life. Most notably Bob Kikkert who some of you may remember as being
the last sailor found on the lower projectile deck of Turrent 2 on October
1st. I will never forget sitting on top of Turrent 3 that night
wondering with the rest of my shipmates what had happened. I
remember telling them, "Don't worry, Kikkert will tell us when he
gets here", as Turrent 3 was his GQ station as well. I will
also never forget the chilling sounds of the Bos'n mate of the watch
calling, "SN Kikkert, Lay to the Bridge!" I was one of
only four Burial Escorts from our ship and escorted Bob back to his family
and final resting place in Gary, Indiana. I became a man that year
and the people I met and experiences I shared have influenced me and
stayed with me every day of my life. I counted every day I served
and couldn't wait to get out to get on with my life. As I look back
I realize just how much my life was shaped by those short years. I
loved riding my Harley up and down the pier. There was many a
morning that I woke up in my rack happy to realize that I made it back to
the ship alive. I was even happier to go topside and look down at
the end of the pier to see that my faithful Harley made it back with me as
well.
I still have many photos and it was fun to scoll through the names and
remember many of you. Please feel free to contact me if you remember
me as well. Fair winds and following seas to you all.
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Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
William
E. (Bill) Salisbury Jr.
SR
04/72 to 06/72
labellatheball@hotmail.com
Over the road truck driver
Pheonix AZ
Was only aboard 2 1/2 months, then transferred to
Subic Bay with eye injury. Still think of my time
there and all the guys I met. If anyone remembers
me I hope they'll contact me. This is my mother's
computer and e-mail, but I'll get any contacts made. Hope you're all doing
well. Bill |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
John
Calautti
SN/1st Division
04/72 to 11/74
JJDC@NAISP.NET
Dispatch for D.P.W.
N. Attleboro MA. |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Don
Creeach
GMG3/2nd Division
04/72 to 09/73
dcreeach1@yahoo.com
Project Manager Commerical construction
Lubbock TX
I was a child when i came aboard, Left as man |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Theodore
H. Gray
GMG2/Gunnery
04/72 to 02/73
grayted@gmail.com
Disability
710EAlfred st 1t28 Weyauwega Wisc 54983
I would like to talk to some shipmates that was on board the ship in nam
on april71 to feb 73 |
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Name (Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Gregory A. (MAC) McCaulley
HM2/H Division
05/72 To 02/74
gmccaulley@juno.com
Financial Information Systems Analyst (CINCLANTFLT)
Portsmouth, VA
Lots of good memories while on board - would love to hear from "any" of
you. Espicially my good Marine friend Roger D.
Young from TN I think 10/26/98 Have heard from a couple of my good
buddies. Would still like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Chances are I remember you too. Sent the Web page info to everyone I
could remember their full name and then found them in the white pages.
Ross, Lightle, Hountz, Latorre, Frazer, Gonzales, CPR Young where
are you. |
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Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Wayne B. Thomas
SR/7th
05/72 to 10/73
browns217@aol.com
Car salesman
PO BOX 372 NEWTON FALLS OHIO 44444
I always think about that did not get the opportunity to grow up and have
a wife and family to enjoy. There is not and will not be a day I don't
remember them. I now run local footraces and sometimes in my silent
prayers I'll dedicate my effort to their memory. I wish Gods blessing on
all remaining crew members." By His Stripes we are healed": |
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Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Jerry
L (Doc) Atkins
DT3/Dental Dept.
05/72 to 03/73
Postmaster English Indiana
Depauw IN
I think about Oct 1 1972 time and time again and all the crew with me. I
would like to hear from some of you. |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Kenneth King
GMG2/5th Division
05/72 to 12/73
USN (ret)/Machinist/material handler
Polk PA
Like most we did our duty and was proud, but one event in our lives that
we can never forget shaped our lives forever hope to see some of you from
72 at the next reunion in Boston |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Ronnie
King
SN/Weapons
05/72 to 10/72
ronnieking0@hotmail.com
Project Manager
Diamond Springs, CA
Excellent web site. I was brought to tears by the memorial page.
I was the first air-lifted off after the explosion and spent six months in
the hospital. |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Richard A (Ricky) Blue
SA/7th Division
06/72 to 07/74
blue@alaweb.com
Forman with APAC Inc.
Opp, Alabama
I came on board two weeks before the explosion my twin brother was with
me. The month an year may not be right but I will never forget that night. |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Thomas K. (Tom) Lane
SN/OI Division
06/72 to 08/73
techman65@comcast.net
Computer Systems Engineer A+ Certified Computer Technician
Amateur Radio Operator (call sign) KC8TBY
Grand Rapids, Michigan
I served aboard The Newport News during the WestPac cruise of '72. I was
assigned to 7th division as a "deckape" and then later assigned to OI
division. I was best friends with Ed Rossi and Frank Calabrese. I'd like
to stay in contact with any crew member who served aboard "Big Thunder"
with me. |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Gregory (Greg)Snipes
SN/1st Division
06/72 to 09/74
gasnipe@bellatlantic.net
Customer Service D.O.D. (NSA)
Middleriver, MD
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Generoso
(Gino) Balbuena
MS2/S-5 Division
06/72 to 04/74
momb@quixnet.net
Retired
Chesapeake VA
I would like to see a reunion sometime of all the old shipmates. |
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Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Leonard
(Lenny) Spillman
CTO1/COMSECONDFLT STAFF
06/72 to 06 74
ljspillman@aol.com
Telecommunications Systems Technician APL JHU
Sever Md 21144 |
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Name (Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
William R. (Wild Bill) Shepherd
E-1/5th.
07/72 to 02/73
sirbwilly@aol.com
Design Artist
Shreveport, LA
I wish I had been a little more mature for this experience. I didn't
enjoy all the navy had to offer but in the long run it probably helped me.
I do have some fond memories and some not so nice like the explosion on
board. at that point of my life I just wanted to survive. I'm proud that I
did serve aboard the Newport News and proud of others who serve as God
knows it isn't easy. |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Bill
(willie gee) Osborn
SN/Engineering
07/72 to 09/74
osborn319@aol.com
communications director
memphis,tenn
where did all the good times go. let's go back to the original sin city |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
James
Daniel (Danny or" Hooter") Huffman
BM3/7th Division
07/72 to 07/73
JayD352@aol.com
General Manager - Service Corp. International - Funeral Services
Tuscaloosa , Alabama
The year I spent on the NN News is one I'll never forget. Hello to Wayne
Thomas ,Gary Hines and Blue. Has anyone heard from Richard Eltrich, Jack
Patterson or Martin Schriefer (all 7th Div.)? Great website - brought back
a lot of memories |
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(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Robert
M Maki
IC2/E Division
07/72 to 06/75
makirm@charter.net
Medical Equipment Instructor
Elkhorn WI |
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(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Howard S. (Babs)
Finch
SA/ 1st Division
7-16-72 to 09-10-73
Nurse
Hudson Falls NY |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Kenneth E Pankow
MS3/S-5 Division
07/72 to 01/74
Livonia MI
anyone hear from bob dehner or joe hieb S5 division also phil matthews.
god bless you all.local phone 7344780194. |
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Name (Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Gary Brennan
SA
07/72 to 02/73
garybrennan942@ msn.com
Heavy equipment Operator
Patchogue NY
Some good times, Some bad times , VA beach bill & John Shepard.Hong kong
good times |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Michael A. (Mike) Gorman
ENS/LTJG/4th/OI/2nd
08/72 to 01/75
michael_gorman02@ comcast.net
LCDR, USN(Ret); Contracting Manager, US Dept of Commerce
Fredericksburg VA
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Sidney L.( Sid the Squid) Watts
OE/ETR2
08/72 to 09/75
Engineer
Escondido, California (San Diego, North County)
I'd like to say "Hello" to my shipmates and catch up with the folks in my
division. |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Louis
R (Chico) Estrella
SN/ First Division
09/72 to 05/75
chino51@msn.com
data processing
236 Berkeley Ave ,Newark NJ.07107 |
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(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Tom
Ritchie
MS2/S2 Division
09/72 to 06/75
Tsritchie2@comcast.net
Retired Navy/ Work for Nort Thurson School Dist. Lacey WA.
Tumwater, WA
Just looking to see who is on the who sighed on the home page. |
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(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Collin K. ( C.K.) Myers
LCDR/Nan
09/72 to 10/73
cbmyers245@bellsouth.net
Retired
1243 Fairway Village Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073
Reunion was a fantastic experience. |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Leslie E.( Swabley Mobley) Mobley
SN/1st Division
09/72 to 07/75
gems1938@hotmail.com
Trim Carpenter
Lockhart, TX
Looking for "Guitar Master" Seaman Jeffry L. Anderson, 1st Division from
Abington, Mass. Are you looking for Terry Akins SC Division 69-72? Have
info! Lives in Seguin, Texas |
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Frank
Calabrese
SN/1st Division
09/72 to 03/74
fcalabrese@ems.att.com
school teacher
bridgewater, new jersey
served about the newport news during westpac72. tom lane and ed
rossi, both from jersey, were always there for me.
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Larry
J (Larry James) Hunley
Corporal/Marine Detachment
09/72 to 12/73
kayteesb@yahoo.com
Assistant Principal
Buffalo New York
716-892-9007 |
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Name
(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Allen
Adams Penny
SN/7th Division
09/72 to 06/73
Maintenance
Sevierville Tennessee USA
My Wife helped me find this site. I would love to hear from anyone! |
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(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Glenn
(Mouse) Merchant
SA/7th Division
09/72 to 05/73
panamacityglenn@comcast.net
Electrical Field Tech.
Panama City. Florida
Great Web site! Special thanks to Wayne Thomas. Hello to a lot of friends
I had when I was on "the gray ghost from the East Coast". Hello
to Victor Taber; Ricky Blue & twin brother Micky. Web site brought
back a lot of memories. like to hear from everyone. I can't forget
Oct.1,1972!! |
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(Nick Name)
Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Charles
W Carroll
BT2/B Division Oil Lab
09/72 to 08/73
hughpurvis70952@yahoo.com
retired from NNSY shop 38 after 20 years
VA Beach VA
For the short time I was aboard I enjoyed myself and my shipmates I worked
with. |
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(Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port
Comments |
Clair Gale
SN/machinistmate
09/72 to 06/75
clairgale@hotmail.com
disable vet. fighting life with agent orange ?
Lone oak texas
just want to say hi to everyone. i'm trying to fight for my
disablitiy.horefully someone out there can help me!thanks. |
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On board From
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Current Occupation
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Timothy C.(Tim) Strong
SK3/Supply
10/72 to 09/74
timothystrong2007@ windstream.net
Retired/disability
1035 East 16th Street apt 2C Ashtabula, ohio 440004 |
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Name (Nick Name)
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On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port |
John (Herbie) Hurlbert
HT3/R-DIVISION
10/72 TO DECOMMISSION
bronco7@concentric.net
Radiation Protection; Nuke Power Plant
Hopewell Township, PA |
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Rate/Rank/Division
On board From
Internet Email
Current Occupation
Current Home Port |
Geoff Patrick
GMGSN/5th Division
10/72 to 09/75
Trkdrvr@ comcast.net
Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment
N Fort Myers FL
Was on Thunder for length of service, came on | |
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