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USS Massachusetts (BB 59) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB 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 50 crew members registered for the USS Massachusetts (BB 59).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1943 | 1944 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruso, Wesley | SEMA FIRST CLASS/PLANK OWNER | 1941 – 1946 | This is his grandson and my grandpa who served on this ship has passed away, but I'm very curious to learn more about the ship and the crew members. Hope to talk to anyone soon and God Bless. | |
| Childs, James (Jim) | BOATSMANS MATE SECOND CLASS | 1941 – 1946 | 4 and 5 | This was my grandfather. He spoke very highly of the ship and of the crew onboard. I noticed he was not on the list so I took it upon myself to add him. |
| Deamicis, George | RM | 1941 – 1945 | Unknown | I'm the nephew of Victor DeAmics who serve as radio operator from day one. I'm seeking any information on my uncle or his duties. |
| Willis, Marvin | Quartermaster | 1941 – 1945 | Unknown | My grandfather served the entire war on this ship to my knowledge. I was 17 when he died at age 66, so I don't know as much as I'd like to about his service. I'd love to hear from anyone who served with or knew of him |
| Weir, Robert | BEM 2 | Jul 7, 1941 – | 2 Division | |
| Hains, George K | SEAMNA 1C | 1942 – 1945 | Lookout | My father, George K Hains served on BB59 his entire time in the navy. He was a lookout. He always claimed that the gremlin painted on #2 Turret portside was named after him. He served on the comittee that saved her from the scrapyard. |
| Wheeler, Jack | 1942 – 1944 | 1/2007 Posting for Jack Wheeler, living in Black Mountain, North Carolina...looking for Frank Pauley, others, God Bless the crew of the BB 59. Please Contact us! | ||
| Cormier, Edwin | CORPORAL USMC | 1942 – 1944 | Communications | I left most of my hearing at Casablanca on top of turret 2. Serving as a Marine aboard the Massachusetts, I gained a great respect for the Navy. |
| Medaglia, Michael | 1942 – 1946 | First | I am doing this on behalf of my father. He is looking for his buddies, John Lally from NJ & Joe Waslilub from Minn. Does anybody know their whereabouts? | |
| Knutson, Alvin | GUNNERS MATE | 1942 – | My Dad Al served on board the Mass., during WWII. He spoke daily of his time in the navy and the men he served with. He did a lot of boxing while on board. | |
| Cutchall, Floyd | Electrician | 1942 – 1946 | Engineering | Im his nephew and wanted him listed. |
| Couillard, John | GM | 1942 – 1946 | 4th | |
Pitera, Frank (Skip)  | WT3C | 1942 – Oct 12, 1945 | B | |
| France, Carl Edwin | MM3 | 1942 – 1945 | Unknown | 72 Years ago today I honor my father who served aboard the Alabama and Massachusetts. Dear Lord, help as all to be good stewards of the freedoms we have in America. My dad was from Plymouth Ohio. four zero six 293 9341 |
| Halligan, David "dj" | FIREMAN 2ND CLASS | Jan 1942 – Sep 1945 | My father was an electrician on the USS MASSACHUSETTS on board for approx 2 yrs. | |
| Spernak, Anthony ( Tony) | SM | Feb 1942 – Feb 1946 | 16 inch guns, second division | This is my dad, he was 16 inch salvo gun director from Monongahela Penn. He passed away Nov. 1986. |
| Anthony, Joseph | ELECTRICIANS MATE, SECOND CLASS | Feb 13, 1942 – Oct 16, 1944 | My Uncle Joe served on the Massachusetts. I just wanted to add him to the crew list. | |
| Jensen, Richard | NOT SURE | Apr 1, 1942 – | Not Sure | This is my GrandFather not sure of some the Info. But I wanted to see him listed on the Mighty Mamie as he called it. |
| Condon, Edward | ShipFitter First Class | Apr 17, 1942 – Nov 22, 1945 | R-Division | |
| Ralph, Cook | 1st class | May 1942 – Jun 1945 | 6th | |
| Leonard Arlt Scheffler, Len | Electrician 1st Class | May 1, 1942 – 1943 | unknown | My cousin Len served aboard the USS Massachusetts at commissioning. He has no email but I will be sure he gets any responses. He is a wealth of knowledge on Navy lore at 96 years of age. |
| Niedosik, Leonard S. | PRIVATE FIRST CLASS | May 5, 1942 – Jul 8, 1944 | USMC | My kids grandfather, my dad, was a plank owner. We had an opportunity to spend an evening on BB 59 earlier this year. What an incredible experience! If anyone has any information they can or want to share, please forward. THANK YOU!! |
| Hesson, Jim | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | May 6, 1942 – Nov 13, 1945 | 6th | I am a plankowner, helped put the Mass in commission on 12 May 1942. |
| Hesson, Jim | S1 | May 6, 1942 – Nov 13, 1945 | 6th | I'm Joe, Jim's son. My Dad was a plank owner and manned one of the ship's 5" gun turrets. He passed Feb 26 2009, we put his BB59 hat in his casket & had "Served on USS Massachusetts" inscribed on his vet's marker. |
| Carman, Leon | ELECTRICIAN'S MATE 2ND CLASS PETTY OFFICER | May 10, 1942 – Nov 9, 1945 | E lighting | I am a plank owner, put BB 59 into commision in May 1942.Went thru the battles in N. Africa, then thru the Panama Canal and to the Pacific.We were in 35 major engagements, and were called a lucky ship. Never lost a man in battle.. |
| O'Neill, John | Gunner's Mate 3/c (T) | May 12, 1942 – Sep 24, 1945 | 6th | My father has been deceased since 1977, but I have seen at least one of his shipmates on this site that he used to talk about. Muzzy, if you are still out there- let us know how you are doing. Interested in contact w/ anyone who knew him. |
| Delfiacco, Mario | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | May 16, 1942 – Oct 15, 1945 | 6th | like to hear from someone else that knew me on board |
| Hughes, Carley Morgan (Johnny) | Gunners Mate | Jun 1, 1942 – Jul 1, 1944 | Not sure | I post this in memory of my father. I have a photograph of the ship in my office> I remember he published a book about her but have been unable to find a copy. If anyone remembers him would love to here. Date's R wrong |
| Knipling, Albert | GUNNER\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'S MATES 3RD | Jun 27, 1942 – Dec 10, 1945 | 5 th | Mount # 9 Mount # 7 |
| Fish, Robert, Bob | PHM 3rd Class | Jul 1942 – 1943 | Paramedic | My Dad was very proud to serve on this ship and his country, I am the youngest out of 6 and he use to tell me stories about his adventure, if anyone has any photo's on board please contact me. |
| Rissmiller, Charles (Chuck) | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | Jul 15, 1942 – Dec 14, 1945 | 5th---L--R | Would be interested in hearing from anyone that might recogonize me. |
| Simpson, George | Lt D-V(G) | Jul 26, 1942 – Feb 1943 | Signal Officer | I am doing this of my father (Same name) who served on Mamie during Operation Torch. He passed away in Sept 1988. I went to Battleship Row recently and saw his name on level 2. |
| Garnett, Percy | UNKNOWN | Aug 17, 1942 – Aug 15, 1945 | unknown. | I am Percy's stepson...Percy passed away in 1981 doing what he loved best - fishing, in Charlottesville, Virginia.. |
| Wright, Kennedy/slim | Seaman Second Class | Aug 25, 1942 – Feb 28, 1947 | Gunner | I am writing this for my late husband. He died on February 16, 1982. His name is not on the crew list and I would like to have it placed on the list to honor him. |
| White, Walter | GUNNER'S MATE 3RD CLASS | Oct 1942 – Nov 8, 1947 | 2nd | |
| Puglisi, Frank | Seaman 1st class | Oct 1942 – Sep 1945 | 3rd divsion | I am signing my Dad’s name as he passed away 8/8/2005. He was an original Plank owner and served from Oct 1942 until the end of WW2 in the 3rd Division I the 16” turret. We attended many ship reunions. |
| Uminski, Frank S | S1/c | Nov 1942 – Nov 1945 | 4th div. | My grandfather was very proud to have served upon the USS Massachusetts. RIP gramps may your memory live on. I would love to know about the men he served with and more about his time aboard the ship. |
| Fernandez, Tony | 1943 – 1945 | |||
| Hannan, Patrick | MU | 1943 – 1945 | Deck | Pat Hannan was my grandfather. He played saxophone on board. That is all he ever said. He never spoke about his service so I have no information other than this ship and the cruise book he had. Anyone Help? Thank You. |
| Kramer, Sylvester (Jake) | First Class | 1943 – 1946 | 6th Division | I am Barbara (Kramer) Pochatko, daughter of Sylvester (Jake) Kramer. Dad has been attending the past reunions and is looking forward to the next. He'd like to share his experience on the BB-59 with me and his 5 sons |
| Kyriak, Vincent | 2ND CLASS | May 1943 – Nov 1945 | ||
| Flores, Mauricio Gonzalez | Jun 4, 1943 – 1945 | 2nd | Gunnersmate stricker on all gums aboard. Was known as Maurice while aboard. Stars for 12 leagal battles and 35 engagementsWould like to hear from any members of the second division who were aboard during this period of time. phone 956 399 1847 | |
| Stevens, Oscar S. Jr | Electricians Mate 3rd Class | Jul 6, 1943 – Apr 27, 1946 | Unknown | My cousin's husband, who also served on the USS Indiana. Dates are his term of service during WWII. |
| Kerstetter, Walter | Seaman Second Class | Aug 16, 1943 – Mar 10, 1946 | 895-61-41 | My father served on the USS Massachusetts. He served with pride and honor. He died when he was 38yrs old. My sisters and I honor his memory by placing him on the crews list of the USS Massachusetts. |
| Lomasney, James G | SHIP FITTER 3RD CLASS SF/3C | Nov 1943 – Dec 1943 | R | WE WERE THE LUCKIEST SHIP IN THE NAVY. |
| Tallman, Allen Donald | YOEMAN 3 CLASS | Dec 1943 – Mar 1945 | 5th and Captains Office | |
| Tallman, Allen Donald | Y3C | Dec 12, 1943 – Mar 1945 | Worked in the Captain's Office |
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