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USS Forrestal (CV 59) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Forrestal (CV 59). 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 2085 crew members registered for the USS Forrestal (CV 59).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silveira, Ron | ABE | 1987 – 1991 | V-2/Bow Cats | Madi Gras,very first tour at sea.Loved it so much put in 18 yrs. Haven't been on another ship yet that matched the crew of the FID. Don't know what it was about that ship,but it made a bunch of kids into men over the years.Great times,great fri |
| Maddox, Charles/mad Dog | AO3 | 1987 – Jul 1991 | Bomb Assembly/Flight Deck Ordnance | Had some great times met some great folks. Johnson It wasnt me who messed with your pillow Peace brother |
| Bailey, Vince | WT2(AW) | 1987 – Dec 1991 | 3 cruises, Had a great time. entertained the crew on the last cruise as a drummer in the drum and fife corps. | |
| Fowler, Jd | 1987 – | |||
| Varelas, Peter | CTO3 | 1987 – 1990 | OS | |
| Ramos, Larry | MA1 | 1987 – 1989 | Master at Arms Ship Security | Fantastic life experience having served on the Forrestal. Wish I was still serving aboard her. I miss my crew mates, they were some fantastic guys. |
| Beatty, Paul | AK2 | 1987 – Apr 1991 | S6 | Really miss the fun times. Anyone know where I can find AK2 Walter Miller? |
Mellor, Gary  | AK1 | 1987 – 1988 | VAQ-132 | |
| Champion, Roy | AE3 | 1987 – 1990 | AIMD | Some good friends and memories (joined the navy & saw the world). I learned both how to and how not to be a leader. Lead me to join the USMC and become a Registered Nurse. |
| Clarke, Steve | Rm3/communications | 1987 – 1990 | Communications | Looking back I had a great time. |
| Riley, Brad (Smiley) | AD3 | 1987 – 1990 | VA 176 Thunderbolts Air Wing 6 | I just heard about the sad day coming to the mighty FID! I enjoyed being deployed on the Forrestal when she went out. I was in an A-6 squadron out of Virginia Beach. I learned so much in those 4 yrs. I miss the NAVY!! |
| Morgan, Ronald | QMC(SW) / QMCS(SW) | 1987 – 1991 | Navigation | Experienced only with WestPacs, The Meds etc were a whole new world. Being my only aircraft carrier, Forrestal was both vary rewarding and manned by an incredible crew. Heck of an intro to the brown shoe (air) world. |
| Kunkel, Joel C. | RMCM | 1987 – 1991 | Communications | Next to the best duty station of my 34 years in the Navy. Great crew, great working environment, and made many' friends aboard the FID. I still have dreams of being on board and I retired Aug 1991 in Orlando, Fl. |
| Kallet, Steven | MS2 | Jan 1987 – Jul 1990 | Supply | Lots of fond memories on the FID. Cooking for all of you was a pleasure. My wife and two boys hear many stories. I was proud to serve on such a majestic ship. |
| Kinder, Jason | ABE | Jan 1987 – Sep 1989 | V-2 Bow Cats | Hey, I just came accross this website! It would be awesome to hear from former bow catters who I served with. So many menories!! Med cruise "88", North Atlantis cruise, mardi gras! |
| Edwards, Bobby | ABH 2 | Jan 1987 – May 1989 | V-1 | I was injured in the Indian Ocean May 1987. I was flown off the ship to Muscat Oman. I am hoping to connect with those that remembered me. |
| Taylor, Steve | ABH3 | Jan 1, 1987 – Sep 18, 1990 | V-1 | Loved what I did for a living, |
| O'Connor, Tim | AMS3 | Jan 11, 1987 – Oct 10, 1990 | AIMD A/F | I made a north Atlantic and 2 med cruises. Was in the AO department first then AIMD airframes. Remember those 110 days in the gulf Best time of my life !! SURE MISS MY FRIENDS |
| Forsblade, Michael Blade | AO3 | Jan 13, 1987 – Feb 13, 1991 | VA-105 | Would like to say that everyone who worked in the AO Division was great. I have not forgotten about many of you guys. I do beleive that period of my life was the best times, some hard times but overall unforgetable. please add your names |
| Hai, Tom / Cambo | DP3 | Jan 22, 1987 – Jul 13, 1990 | S-7 | STARTED OUT IN DECK 5TH DIV. STRUCK OUT TO S-7. THANK YOU LT WHITEHILL, DPC ZANATTA AND OF COURSE THE ONE GUY I STARTED MY TIME WITH BM2 M. TERRY. THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY WITHOUT SOME FOND MEMORIES OF THE FID. GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHO SERVED... |
| Ganci, Joseph | ABHAN | Jan 23, 1987 – Sep 10, 1990 | V-1 | She brings back alot of memories, she was a great sail. Did a few cruises on her, none I will forget or the people I served with. The Great ship will be missed, too bad it can't be saved for a museum. War V-1, Tractor Drivers and the FID. |
| Simmons, Glenn | ABH1 | Feb 1987 – Jun 1991 | V1 | |
| Figueras, Apollo | E-3 | Feb 2, 1987 – Feb 12, 1990 | radioman communication | There was an accident on the ship with one of our shipmates was fatally injured from a hatch falling on his head. I am trying to get this shipmates name and rank,. I need it for my book. please call me @ 718-613-6156 thank you |
| Duckett, Duckey | HT2 | Feb 12, 1987 – Aug 22, 1991 | R | had a great time on the fid.was always known(and still am)as the rebel in the crowd.met alot of great friends from all over the US and still think the world of all of yall! |
| Rawls, Mike | ABE 3 | Feb 14, 1987 – Oct 9, 1990 | V-2 Air Departement | It was a great ride. I miss the smell of the steam cats and JP-5. |
| Rawls, Mike | ABE 3 | Feb 14, 1987 – Oct 20, 1990 | Air V-2 | Great Ride. Worked in V-2 Division and arresting gear |
| Kreis, Jay | ABE3 | Feb 14, 1987 – Sep 23, 1990 | V-2 Gear/Division office | Looking for my ship mates from the V-2 Division both gear and both cats. Feel free to connect me at native975@yahoo.com or on face book. |
| Revell, Tory | ABF3 | Feb 27, 1987 – Oct 10, 1990 | i missed all the v4 gang. email me at bigdaddy13761@verizon.net | |
| Deck, John L (Deckster) | AD3 | Mar 1987 – Mar 1989 | VF-31 (Tomcatters)Line/Power Plants | I had a great Time with you Cats!!!I learned alot about my self.Thank you!! |
| Lyons, Billy Ray | OS2 | Mar 1987 – Oct 1990 | OI/Ops | Met alot of people with whom I'm proud to be friends! Thanks for the memories! |
| Hoskins, William | DC2 | Mar 1987 – Sep 1989 | R | |
| Wiencek, Anthony | E-3 | Mar 1987 – Feb 1988 | V-4 | I did a lot of growing up while I was in the Navy |
| Buckland, Brian | BT3 | Mar 1987 – Oct 28, 1990 | Engineering | Had the opportunity to work with some of the best young men of my life. People that I don't talk with much anymore, but would still call great friends. If in Seattle, give me a call. 425.512.3967 |
| Davis, Otha | CWO3 | Mar 6, 1987 – Jun 5, 1990 | S-2 | Division Officer in S2, Wardroom Officer |
| MacMillan, Robert | AE2 | Mar 10, 1987 – Dec 25, 1991 | HS-!5 | My first and best ship. I'm proud to have served on her. |
| Cheaney, Steven | Mar 11, 1987 – Nov 19, 1990 | SS02 AFT GALLEY, BAKE SHOP, VEGPREP. & DCPO | ||
| Kee, Larry | ABE3 | Mar 21, 1987 – Feb 15, 1991 | V-2 | I would love to go visit her real soon! Bow Cats #2!!! TPO> |
| Sylvester, Richard "Rick" | AMSAN | Apr 1987 – Jan 1991 | IM2 | Attached to the FID via AIMD/SOD NAS Oceana |
| Strickland, Red Dog/billy Idol | AO2 | Apr 1987 – May 1990 | WEPS | Fantastic ship with a great crew! We were we are First In Defense! A shame they were not able to save her, saw her in Brownsville before they dismantled her. If anyone wants to talk about the good times, message me. |
| Chrisman, Jason | SK3 | Apr 1987 – Jan 1991 | S9 | A lot of good times and good friends...any of my S9 buddies out there? Give me a shout, would be good to hear from you. |
| Tinney, Timothy | ET2 | Apr 1987 – Dec 1991 | OEC | I'm a field service guy working all over the US, hit me up and maybe we can grab a drink! |
| Steck, Charles | AMS3 | Apr 4, 1987 – Apr 4, 1991 | IM2/AF aimd | |
| Thebeau/smith, Ronald/ Turbo | AO3 | Apr 7, 1987 – Oct 12, 1990 | G-1 Flight Deck Ordinance | special thanks to CWO Davis/Smith and AO1 Verela. You taught me alot. Flight Deck Ordinance is still the best Job I ever had and the men were the best people I've ever worked with. Still looking for hammer off my clock!! |
| Schultz, John F | AD3 E-4 | Apr 15, 1987 – Apr 15, 1989 | HS-15 | I mad two North Atlantic and 1 Med -IO cruises |
| Tinney, Timothy | ET2 | Apr 15, 1987 – Dec 20, 1991 | OEC | Alot of memories, experiences, friends, years, trials and tribulations. Life aboard the Forrestal, almost 5 of the longest, AND shortest years of my life. I really hope She becomes a museum so I can visit her with my family. |
| Jarrett, Jeff | AO3 | May 1987 – May 14, 1990 | G4 WEPS | Proud to have served on this fine, historical ship. I will always remember the great group of men of the Weapons department and the crew as well, that served alongside myself, enduring the necessary sacrifices it takes to ensure our freedom. |
| Beauchamp, Sammy R | CSC (SW/AW) | May 1987 – Jul 1992 | S-2 | She was my first and best ship. I will never forget the feeling of the first day I saw her right out of Boot Camp. I will always hold a special place in my heart for that ship. They don't make like that anymore. |
| Whispel, Rob | AD3 | May 1987 – Oct 1989 | VF-31 | 108 days at sea......1 Beer day. |
| Lippold, Scott | RM3 | May 1, 1987 – Nov 30, 1989 | Communication | |
| Emig, Paul | EMCS | May 5, 1987 – May 1, 1992 | I was an E-4 to E-6 on my first ship. Great memories. Hope to retire on board her with the gold E on the stacks behind me. | |
| Bailey, Christian | ABH3 | May 5, 1987 – Jan 21, 1990 | V-1 | |
| Lee, Dennis "West Coast" | MSSR to MS2 | May 5, 1987 – May 5, 1991 | S2/Supply "The Galley" | What a great first command. I'll never forget the FID! |
| Simmons, Glenn | ABH1 | May 18, 1987 – Jul 10, 1991 | v1 | tk is looking for old shipmates |
| Levingston, Philip | RMSN | Jun 1987 – Jan 1989 | CR | “BENO” cruise of 88 killed active duty for me. I went on to the Reserves made RM3 and really started enjoying it. Activated for Fleet Hospital 6 for DESERT STORM, and went to war in 91. Looking back I enjoyed it all! |
| Bortkiewicz, Brian | ABE 3 | Jun 1, 1987 – Feb 8, 1991 | V 2 | Just thinking about good times fast jets and friends of the flight deck |
| Hufford, Will | FN - EM3 | Jun 1, 1987 – Nov 1, 1988 | You guys made quite an impact on me. I NEED some pics 87 - 88. Poor old FID doesn't deserve mothballed!!! | |
| Dilly, Edward | IC1 | Jun 1, 1987 – Jan 3, 1989 | E | Aft IC |
| Williams, Stanley | E-3 | Jun 1, 1987 – Apr 1, 1989 | ABF | Faithfully served alongside an elite group of Airmen on a Mediterranean tour |
| Rowell, Basil | E-4/IC2 | Jun 5, 1987 – Dec 12, 1990 | E Div/ V2 Div | Started off in E Div, then moved to PLAT LEN V-2 Div |
| Thompson, Wife Of Lang | e5 | Jun 6, 1987 – Aug 17, 1989 | s3 | i wasnt there but my husband was |
| Brideson, Mark | CV 59 | Jun 10, 1987 – Jul 3, 1987 | A memorable deployment for my squadron. | |
| Collvins, Big Wayne | ABE 3 | Jun 15, 1987 – Apr 15, 1991 | V2 | Launching planes is still the coolest thing i have ever done. |
| Goebel, Rich | DS2 | Jun 20, 1987 – Dec 17, 1989 | OE Data | Primary SNAP I tech. Onboard for the 20th anniversary of the big fire, and transferred shortly after the pierside fire in October 1989. I got to shake hands with President George Bush. |
| Faison, John W. | HT1 | Jun 20, 1987 – Oct 11, 1992 | ||
| Faison, John | HT1 | Jun 20, 1987 – Oct 14, 1992 | ENG/R & MAINT/QA | Great Ship, Great Ports. |
| Ward, David | ske | Jun 25, 1987 – Dec 19, 1990 | S-9 | I HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES ON THE SHIP.LEARNED ALOT BOUT NAVY LIFE.REMEMBER MY FIRST TIME OUT TO SEA,AND MY LAST.MISS THAT SHIP.LOTS OF GOOD TIME & MEMORIES |
| Anderson, Tom | AOCS(AW) RETIRED | Jul 1987 – Jul 1990 | G-3 | The FID was the best of 5 carriers in my 21 years.. Best Weapons department in the fleet. May the Swartz be with you, if you were there you know what I mean..IYAOYAS !!!!! |
| Ricci, Ken | AO2, AO1 | Jul 1987 – Jul 1990 | G1 Fltdeck ORD, G2 Mags, AIMD Gunshop, AIMD QA | Had a great tour on the FID, I believe the Forrestal was my best duty stations, great people giving their all for the cause! |
| Grimley, David | DS1 | Jul 1987 – May 1991 | OED | |
| Huegel, Thomas | BT2 | Jul 1987 – Dec 1989 | 2MMR/EB14 | Best sea command i served on. Good friends Great memories. Hurts to know she is now gone. MMCS Miller, BTC Spohn, Dave, Clive, Tom, Drew, Mike, Steve, Brian... and all the rest of the team, even you Larry. Hello Again... |
| Powles, Larry | ABH1 (AW) | Jul 1, 1987 – Sep 1, 1991 | V-3 | Because of the great team of men I had the honor of working and living beside, this was by far the BEST Command I had the privilege of being a part of. FID V-3 87-91 Rocked!!! |
| Devereux, Darren | OS3 | Jul 5, 1987 – Nov 10, 1990 | OI | (4) FOUR OF THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE. I MET SOME REALLY SUPER COOL GUYS THAT I OFTEN THINK ABOUT.MISS THE HELL OUTTA MAYPORT FLA. PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Deck, John L (Deckster) | AD3 | Aug 1987 – Feb 1989 | VF-31 (Tomcatters) | Man I did get to do some exciting things on board that ship.I will remember some fantastic things looking back now.I learned alot about myself and what I could accomplish as a young airman during flight ops.Those will stay with me. |
| Trammell, Daniel | ABEAN | Aug 1987 – Mar 6, 1991 | v2 gear rats baby | miss all the guys I knew back then i hated it but when I look back i really miss those times |
| Long, Mike | ABHC | Aug 1987 – Jan 1991 | V-1 | Best Job I ever had. FID had more heart than any other ship I served on. Meet alot of great people on her and would like to hear from some of them again. |
| Byler, Joseph | ET2 | Aug 1, 1987 – Jul 1991 | SINS OE-8 | |
| Spence, Tommy | ABE3 | Aug 3, 1987 – Jul 29, 1991 | Air v 2 waist cats | Call me 864-221-9182. The good old years |
| Frame, Eric Thickneck | mm3 | Aug 14, 1987 – Jan 16, 1990 | p-fwd 4mmr | Had a good time. |
| Ruiz, Angel | BT3 | Aug 15, 1987 – Nov 19, 1993 | Engineering | work at oil lab and 2mmr i had a great time and met good people and i hope everyone is doing good. anyone out there can call me my number is 3363345336 at University of greensboro nc I travel to Benidorm, Palma, Engl |
| Haack, Brian | HM2 | Aug 27, 1987 – Nov 1, 1990 | Medical H div | Great crew great times |
| Patrick Pat, Terry | E-4 V-4 | Aug 28, 1987 – Mar 25, 1992 | v-4 | had great time never forget you guys never talk much unles im druck still tell my kids stories about us remember my black eye in spain ....pat....gucci...b.ball |
| Christie, Damon, Sister Christie, California | FN (E-3) | Sep 1987 – Jul 21, 1989 | R - Repair | 108 Days straight, no ports and only egyptian beer. Any questions? |
| Viegas, Rick | ABH AIRMAN | Sep 1987 – May 1989 | V-1,Aircraft Elevator Operator | Had a great time aboard the F.I.D.My memories aboard her and at Mayport will forever be some of the greatest of my life.Seems like yesterday.Where has it all gone?Thanks for everything Chief Bomba,Chief Long,and all my old shipmates. |
| Waloszyk, Gerald | ET2 | Sep 1, 1987 – Mar 23, 1992 | Ops OE radio 2 shop | Haze grey and underway |
| Ulmer, Shawn | AK3 | Sep 9, 1987 – Dec 18, 1989 | AIMD (Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Dept.) | I served for two Med. cruises, and worked first in the Supply Dept. in S-6, and then in AIMD as an Aviation Storekeeper. I am now a Kinesiotherapist working at a V.A. hospital in Biloxi, MS. |
| Cardenas, Luis | ABE AN | Sep 11, 1987 – Apr 8, 1991 | Air V-2 | I hadn't seen so many names of guys I worked and was friends with on a single website. Thanks for the memories. My e-mail is ccardenas4@comcast.net, Best friends I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. FID forever !!! |
| Lyvers, Jeff | SK2 | Oct 1987 – Aug 1990 | S-9 | 1st and last command! A ton of great memories, New Orleans, Benidorm and the list goes on......Anyone wanting to chat, throw me a line. S9 "Camelbacks".. |
| Skelton, Charles(Chuck) | SMC(SW) | Oct 1987 – May 1992 | CS | I loved this ship, she was my first. I was an SMSN reporting and departed as an SM2. Made it to SMC(SW) before the rate was killed off. Retired in 2007 as an MAC(SW). |
| Paulus, Frank | AEC | Oct 1, 1987 – Aug 1, 1991 | VA-105 | Can't believe 20 years have past! The mighty FID has taught me many life lessons. If not for her and those who made her "alive", I would not have made the choice to stay navy! I now teach my sailors the many lessons I learned from her. |
| Kiem, Michael | CCDR. | Oct 1, 1987 – Dec 31, 1989 | AIMD | |
| Collins, Edward | PR2 | Oct 10, 1987 – Apr 1, 1992 | IM-2 | |
| Henson, Charles | ABHAN | Nov 1987 – Aug 1989 | v1 | the cruise up the mississippi river to mardi gras was the greatest although only one of many great times spent on this ship will never forget it. |
| O'Neal, Victor | ABE3 | Nov 1, 1987 – Jun 1, 1991 | Arresting Gear | Sure had some memorable times, hope to get in contact old friends. Vic |
| Lingis, Sean (Buckaroo) | EW4 | Nov 5, 1987 – Mar 12, 1989 | OEW | Not one mention about New Orleans!?!(Feb 1989) That was the best, a record for largest ship on the Mississippi and 4 days at Mardi Gras. Thanks Capt Pieno. |
| Concepcion, Pascual | SKCM(SW) | Nov 15, 1987 – Jul 30, 1991 | S-1, STOCK CONTROL | |
| Diettman, Otto/buddy | ASE2 TO AS1 | Nov 20, 1987 – Aug 23, 1989 | Line Assistant Flightdeck Coordinator | VA-176 Thunder 2 Best A^ squadron in the Navy at that time Battle "E" three times |
| Weaver, Darby | DC2 | Dec 1987 – 1990 | R | Well what can say? Went to mast once when innocent... Didn't get get busted when I broke a foot? Go figure... FID Justice? Overall times were good. Where are the guys from R-Division? |
| Triplett, Dale | AMS2 | Dec 1987 – Feb 1991 | VAW-122 "STEALJAWS" | |
| Blume, Rusty | AK-3 | Dec 1987 – 1991 | Supply | |
| White, Steven | e5/DK2 | Dec 1987 – Jul 1991 | Supply/S4 | Great times onboard FID. Grew up real fast, but had some great shipmates. |
| Williams, Brian | HT3 | Dec 1987 – Jul 1991 | A-gang / Repair | pump shop ,machine shop ,and CHT shop |
| Oneal, Victor | ABE | Dec 1, 1987 – Jun 1, 1991 | V-2 ARRESTING GEAR | |
| Davison, James | abf3/e4 | Dec 4, 1987 – Jul 27, 1991 | v-4 | hi, i miss the guys and the fun we have. yes, its babe de. email dejames@live.com |
| Rutz, David | Corporal E-4 | Dec 4, 1987 – Dec 2, 1989 | Marine Detachment | Some of the best years in the Marines - Med Cruises, North Atlantic, dodging a hurricane, New York Fleet Week, and of course New Orleans Mardi Gras |
| Weaver, Darby | DC2 | Dec 17, 1987 – Mar 1, 1991 | R | DC2 Darby Weaver - comblues@yahoo.com It’s been 30 years or more now as of 2021, Who’s still around? |
| Stewart, Greg | ABE3 | Dec 27, 1987 – Jun 20, 1991 | Air v2 waist cats | best time of my life. |
| Karcher, Robert(Bob) | AK3 | Dec 27, 1987 – Jul 13, 1991 | S-6/S-1 | Had a lot of good times there. Served with alot good people in S-6 and S-1. |
| Dearmas, Clinton | YN3 | Dec 31, 1987 – Jul 31, 1991 | Admin | Served in CO's and Xo's admin. Enjoyed working with everyone I knew. |
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