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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Takanis Bay (CVE 89). 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 17 crew members registered for the USS Takanis Bay (CVE 89).
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Strunk, Randy | mcKee James R | 1942 – | uss Takanos bay cve 89 | |
Bognar, Frank | MM2 | 1943 – 1946 | Machinists | I am Frank's youngest daughter. |
Wallen, Kennon "Kenny" | Second Class | 1943 – May 11, 1946 | Radarman | I'm the grandson of Kenny Wallen. He passed in October, 2007. As I got older I found out about the extent of his service in the USNR. I'm curious if anyone knew him and if I could have the pleasure of speaking to you. |
Golie, Carl | Not Sure | Jan 1943 – 1945 | Navy | Our dad died in 1994-- never said much about his Serv but recently found #of pix of him w/others in uniform&one of him injured & going to surgery for leg injury on ship--??anyone know why? He was always very patriotic‼ |
Montou, Joseph Horace | SEAMEN 1ST CLASS | Aug 1, 1943 – Dec 31, 1944 | Cook | |
Poe, Fielding | S1/C | 1944 – Apr 1946 | Deck and Signal | I can be reached at (314) 837-8409 or at: 501 N. Lafayette, Florissant, MO 63031 |
Kilgore, Barrett | S2/C | 1944 – 1945 | V-1 | I am looking for anyone who knew my Grandfather. Homer E. Kilgore S2/C V-1 Division I would love to hear any stories or memories. |
Thames, Joe B. | unknown | 1944 – | parrachute rigger | I registered my father on this site. He was on the Takanis Bay during WWII. I don't know the dates. He passed away in March of 2010 at the age of 84. I have seen some of his pics & became interested. Mike Thames |
Cox, Thomas Lewis | S2 | 1944 – 1946 | uncertain | Filling out for my grandfather, Chief Cox. He speaks often of the USS Takanis Bay. Would love to hear any stories or see photos. He is almost 89 years old! email: DanielleFielding1@yahoo.com |
Monte, Anthony (Tony) | PHM3C | Apr 15, 1944 – Sep 10, 1944 | Hospital Corpman | |
Heller, Fred | S1C | Apr 15, 1944 – Oct 20, 1944 | ||
Bernard, Cosby | LT(JG)(C) | Apr 15, 1944 – Dec 15, 1945 | ? | Leslie Cosby Bernard, Jr died Feb 27, 2007 and his family are interested in hearing from anyone who remembers him - he was Communications Officer. |
Davies, John Aka Jack | LT jg | Apr 15, 1944 – Aug 15, 1945 | Div V-1 | I was the roommate of C. Bernard and would welcome a conversation with his family. |
Deason, Billy T | Seaman Second Class | Apr 19, 1944 – May 21, 1946 | USNR V6 | My father was so very proud of his service. He passed away November 22, 2016. |
Edwards, Darin (Pete) | seaman | May 24, 1944 – | deck | my dad served aboard the takanis bay from it's commissioning until the end of the war then he went with the ship to hawaii and japan. he once mentioned to me that this ship once had a jet fly off the deck. he passed away |
Van Nugtren, Edward | Electricians Mate 1st Class | 1945 – 1946 | unknown | This info posted by his son, Ed Jr. Had a great t9ime in Japan and Hawaii... got to know Gene Kelly - I guess they did a lot of drinking together when Gene was in the service. |
Richards, Walter R. (Wally) | FIREMAN FIRST CLASS | Mar 1945 – Apr 15, 1946 | B | I served in the forward engine room. I would like to hear from fellow shipmates. I can be reached by writing me at 130 West 2nd Street, Streator, IL 61364. Wally |
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