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USS Guadalcanal (CVE 60) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Guadalcanal (CVE 60). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?

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There are 31 crew members registered for the USS Guadalcanal (CVE 60).

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Contryman, RichardLT (JG)1941 – 1944VC-8My Grandfather Richard E. Contryman served on this ship. I have lots of reports maps and photos of the squadrans. Still researching to get exact info.
Greco, AngeloENSIGN1942 – 1944electricianMy father, Angelo Greco, was on this ship.. I have mementos from the German submarine that they captured, as well as wonderful stories about this ship.
Simpson, DeborahChief Storekeeper Aviation1942 – Sep 1945USNRInfo is from my dad's (Frank Simpson) Honorable Discharge paperwork. He saved newspapers about the German sub captured, and other things he experienced. He was a private man so never told war stories. He died 1/13/2000.
Cronin, Howardaviation radio manJan 1, 1942 –VC-6My father Judge Howard Cronin flew with his crew aboard a TBF-3. He was very proud of the time he served his country during this period. He was present when they decommissioned the squadron in 1945. He died in 1998
Demarco, Richard Robertelectricians mate 1st class. EM1CSep 1942 –541484 was my number. I'm surprised I remembered that. I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. I would sure like to find G.P. Larsen, he was an EM1C, too. He was from Idaho. No, i think it was North Dakota. I was from Wyoming.
Engle Cornelius, Leesa1943 – 1946My father was onboard the USS Guadalcanal. I have a ring that was made onboard the ship by one of the crew. It is said to be made out of a quarter and is shaped to look like a belt bucle. I'd like to know who made it and other people have one.
Musick, Calvin / Mickey1943 – 1944My father was onboard the USS Guadalcanal.
Hunt, Silven Raney...(the Arkansas Squirrel Hunter)1943 – 1945 I am placing my Father Silven on this site.. He is Still Alive and well living in Upstate New York. He was also aboard the ill fated Block Island carrier I am hoping there are other survivng Men that might contact us
Kircheim, Louis1943 – 1945I am writing for my father Louis Kircheim. He died in July 2000. I am seeking any information on his tour of duty. He never gave us many details, but did work below on boilers. If anyone knew him, please email me at loveourboyso@aol.com
Powell, John "jack"1943 – 1944
Leroy, Albert "Al"Lt. JG/Pilot1943 – 1944UnknownThis is my uncle who flew Wildcats and was in the air when the U-505 was captured. He was later transferred to the Pacific and seldom talked of his service time. This info came from my dad, his brother.
Glass, Robert (Bob) A.Lt. JG/pilot1943 – 1944Marine Air CorpI am writing this for my late father who passed in 2003. As a Marine pilot he later went on to serve in the Shuttle Command before leaving the service in 1945. Please contact me if you knew my father.
Powers, Francis (Frank)Pharmacists Mate1943 – 1945unknownMy Dad Francis (Frank) served abourd during WWII. He told me of the capture of the UBoat, and later we visited the UBoat which in hte 1960's was in a museum in Chicago. Any info relating to my dad would be welcome.
Cragun, PaulSEAMAN FIRST CLASS1943 – 19452ND DIVISION
Conkling, Raymond F.Lt./Pilot1943 – 1945Unknown
Davis, JamesPO21943 – 1945unknownPosted by family. Our father served as an aircraft mechanic. He would occasionally tell stories from the war. In his later years he wanted to meet some of his shipmates and see U-505 but died before he got the chance.
Meier, John G.Lt. Cmdr/Pilot1943 – 1945unknownMy Dad, John G. "Gabe" Meier, and close friends O. E. Frye and "Wam" Mackey (among other close friends) served on the Guadalcanal in WWll. Dad (Meier) was a student at UC Berkeley in 1941 - later finished business degree
Masse, Joseph HectorMachinist mate 1st class1943 – 1944MMy grandfather is still alive today and proud of his service on the ship he was aboard during the capture of the u-505
Wood, Normanradioman first class1943 –navyIn memory of my father Norman W. Wood who was aboard the Guadalcanal and was present when the U-505 was captured. May he RIP knowing his grandson is sharing this story in his HS Euro Class
Olsen, Robert W.S1CApr 1943 – Dec 1943RepairName being added by his daughter Kathleen
Sims, Tommy W.Apr 28, 1943 – Jul 17, 1944Radio TelecommunicationsI am adding my dad, Tommy (Tom or TW) Sims passed away last year.Does anyone remember my dad? Has anyone or their family been diagnosed with Asbestos or related cancers like Mesothelioma.email me at ttricia.bridges@gawest.com - thank you
Menefee, DennisJun 1943 – Oct 1945
Spencer, DaneLT. 1CL PILOT1944 –VC-13Anyone who may have known my father, Mark Spencer, I would like to hear stories. He flew Wildcats and Avengers with VC-13.
Horacek, Ray (Red)1944 –I am entering for my father who was a radioman on an Avenger aboard the USS Guadalcanal in the Atlantic
Dutcher, DonAVIATION ORDINANCE 2ND CLASS1944 – 1946Registering my grandfather Don A. Dutcher, who lives in Grover, Colorado.
Ireland, JohnLt. JG1944 – 1944VC-19Would like to find out anything about my Uncle John. He was a TBF/TBM pilot with VC-19 aboard the USS Guadalcanal, and was KIA in the latter half of 1944.
Kimbell, William "Bill"ARM 3rd Class1944 – 1945Bomber Squadron VSB (124)William Hale Kimbell is being added by his daughter Kay. Does anyone have any information about his squadron or his service on the USS Guadalcanal? He died in 1996. We never met. If you have info, please let me know
Ingels, C. Richard "Dick" profile iconSignalman 2nd ClassJun 24, 1944 – May 1946K Division [communications]Assigned to ship directly from Signal School, Farragut, Idaho; member of TG 22.3 Ass'n. and ECSAA
Franzetti, JosephELECTRICIAN\'S MATESep 1, 1944 – Dec 10, 1945My name is Louis Franzetti. I am leaving this registration in honor my father Joseph. He passed away on Aug 26, 2008. He always told us wonderful stories about his days in the Navy. My family and I view all of you as true heroes. Miss U Dad
Williamson, RobertYN3May 15, 1945 – Jul 25, 1946xo officeGREAT SHIP...GOOD TIMES
Drinkwater, HarryAviation Chief Machinist's MateSep 12, 1945 –UnknownI am registering my grandfather as having serviced on the Guadalcanal during WW2. He passed away in 1994 but I would love to hear from anyone who might remember him.

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