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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Kwajalein (CVE 98). 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 42 crew members registered for the USS Kwajalein (CVE 98).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1944 | 1945 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins, Allen | unknown | 1942 – 1945 | unknown | My father was deceased in 1994.I have some pictures and info relating to the USS Kwajalein during the war from 42 to 45. He was from Shreveport, LA. contact info: drd1000@gmail.com or 931-425-0078 |
| Beal, Richard | Bugler 1st Class | 1942 – 1946 | Pacific | My father passed away on March 1, 2016. Not sure of his "division" so I wrote Pacific. So proud of him. |
| O'Keefe, Joseph/ "Russell" | Aviation Machinist Mate, Second Class, V6 | Nov 10, 1942 – Jan 12, 1946 | USS LST 128 | Entering on behalf of my father. Deceased. Official records indicate "Kwajalein." I am unsure whether this indicates the Pacific Island Atoll, or USS Kwajalein (CVE-98) or both. HELP? dennis.g.okeefe@verizon.net |
| Ziriax, Donald | 1ST CLASS PETTY OFFICER | 1943 – 1946 | A | |
| Murphy, Harland | Sea Seaman | 1943 – 1944 | Gunner | Harland pass away on Oct 28, 2008. At Redmond Oregon. He was married for 63 years. He did not say much about his time that he served on the ship. I'm one of three sons, Would like to hear of any stores that may shared. |
| Ziriax, Donald | MMO1class | 1943 – 1946 | A | I was a school teacher in Arizona for 32 years and also ran a refrigeration repair service for 14 years. I was fire chief for one year, PTA president for one year, and president of the Ash Fork recreational association |
| Landon, Arnold | unknown | Oct 21, 1943 – May 18, 1946 | unknown | I am listing this in behalf of my my Father who died in 1989. If anyone has picture of Arnold, I would love to see them. |
| Patten, Ray | WATER TENDER FRST CLASS | Dec 1943 – Feb 1945 | I am posting this for Ted Patten who was my uncle. It would be great to hear from anyone who served with him. Dale | |
| Stone, Raymond | QUARTERMASTER 3RD CLASS | 1944 – 1946 | N | Im entering this listing for my Dad. He is doing well and sends his regards to his former shipmates. |
| Seehafer, Merle | 1944 – | |||
| Bueno, Rudy | RADARMAN 3RD CLASS | 1944 – 1945 | LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES FOR MY DAD | |
| Warren, Vern | PETTY OFFICE, SECOND CLASS | 1944 – 1945 | ||
| Oberste, George Hugo | 1944 – | Daddy passed away Sept. 1, 2006. He was 80 yrs old and recently celebrated 60 yrs of marraige with Alleen. He enjoyed the yearly reunions of the Kwajalein so much so I wanted you all to know. | ||
| Martin, Patrick | AVIATION MACHINIST MATE 2ND CLASS | 1944 – 1945 | ||
| Martin, Patrick | CVE 98 | 1944 – 1946 | ||
| Highfill, William "bill" | SV6 | 1944 – 1945 | I am William "Bill" Pitt Highfill's Daughter-in-law. Bill passed away December 9, 2002 | |
| Sonners, Ray | 1944 – Nov 1945 | 3rd | I am happy to find a way to contact my old ship mates. I hope you have a list from which I can. We used to have a ships news letter and I really enjoyed it. I have not been to many reunions, which is my loss. | |
| Humble, Joseph | EM1C | 1944 – 1945 | ||
| Pollock, Robert M. / Bob | 1944 – 1946 | M | My Dad, Bob Pollock, died on January 13, 2008. He was so proud to have served in the Navy aboard the USS Kwajalein. He attended a few reunions and enjoyed them. | |
| Hodges, Arnold Sam | MM3 | 1944 – 1946 | I am filling this out for my granddad. He died in 1991. I was just looking for some information on his service, he refused to talk. | |
| Leszczynski, George | 1944 – 1945 | Weatherman | I am entering this for my Dad. He passed away in 2004. I would like to hear from anyone about his service. | |
| Peterson, Dale | Gunners Mate 1st Class | 1944 – 1946 | not sure | I'm entering this for my father. Dad passed Sep 8, 2001. Never talked about service except to share stories of Shellback Day on the Kwajalein at deer camp every year. Would love to hear any information** |
| Terhar, Edward John "Jack" | Ensign | 1944 – 1946 | ? | |
| Gawarecki, William (Ski) | machinist mate 3rd class | 1944 – 1946 | unknown | I am entering this on behalf of my dad, He passed away 9/3/06. I talked about his days in the Navy. Would love to hear any stories that anyone has about him. feel free to email me at michellecouto@cox.net |
| Fenske, Elden | F1c BE | 1944 – 1946 | Not sure | I am entering this for my Uncle, Bud Fenske who passed away on 9 FEB 2006 |
| Palazzo, Ralph, Fred | unknown | 1944 – | unknown | writing for my father who died in 1979, any way I could get a plank? i have a plank owners certificate for CVE 98, June 7, 1944, |
| Wolf, Alfred | AMM 3c | 1944 – 1945 | unknown | Trying to find out more about my father, Alfred Wolf, who served on the Kwajalein. My email address is alwolfjr@gmail.com. Please write if you knew my dad or someone from your family served on this ship. Thanks. |
| Rhoades, Delburt | Unknown | 1944 – 1945 | Communications | Like some of the others, I'm writing this for my father who passed a number of years ago. He was my hero, role model, and best of all my father. Please contact me if you knew him.I know he was a radioman. Thx |
| Matachosky, Andrew P. | F1c | 1944 – 1946 | Unknown | Entering this for my Uncle Andy, now 91 years old and living in Ebensburg, PA who will be honored on May 30, 2017, as last living charter member of VFW Post 7605 in Twin Rocks, PA. He enjoyed a printed copy of this list. |
| Bowman, John | SK3c | Jan 17, 1944 – Mar 11, 1946 | USNR | John I Bowman passed away on November,1995. |
| Day, Jesse | SV6 | Apr 23, 1944 – 1946 | I am entering my grandfathers info. Jesse Day died in 1966. I am looking for someone who served with him and may have info on his service. He served on the USS KWAJALEIN. | |
| Anders, Donald | AVIATION MACHINIST'S MATE 3RD CLASS | May 18, 1944 – Sep 28, 1947 | I am Don's daughter entering my father's data. Don passed away October 9, 2006, in Topeka, Kansas. | |
| Rinaldi, Joe | AVIATION MACHINIST MATE 3RD CLASS | May 25, 1944 – May 18, 1946 | V1 Flight | I am entering this information for my father who lives in Blythe,California. |
| Lackey, Delbert | COXSWAIN | Jun 1944 – Oct 1946 | 2nd | I'm adding this listing for my father who lives in Kansas City, MO. |
| James, Salvador | 2nd Class Petty Officer Motor Mechanic | Jun 1, 1944 – Mar 11, 1946 | M | PLease contact me at 504 834-8480.....I live in Metairie La. and would love to hear from you Sal James |
| Merrill, Jc | 3RD CLASS G/M | Jun 7, 1944 – Dec 1945 | 3rd | I currently live at 3624 S. 179nth W., Sand Springs, OK 74063. |
| Bourbonnie, Richard / Dick | CHIEF COMMISSARY STEWARD | Jun 7, 1944 – 1946 | ComTacGrp, 19th Fleet, US NavRecSta, NavStat Seattle, Washington. | Dick died 3 April 1989. Brad Hovik his Son-In-law filling in data. Richard Bourbonnie was in the Navy, Ser.# 376-11-73, from 18 Sept. 1940 till 1946 attaining the rank of Chief Commissary Steward. and stationed on the USS Detroit (Heavy Cru |
| Allen, Monte | YEOMAN 2ND CLASS | Sep 19, 1944 – May 11, 1946 | November 1 1944 May 11 1946 | Assigned to V-1 Div. Sept 19, 1946. Transferred to R Div. November 1, 1944 as draftsman to prepare mechanical details so that damage control crews could locate piping lines and valves. |
| Kraft, Stanley | PARACHUTE RIGGER 3RD CLASS | Sep 19, 1944 – May 15, 1945 | My dad passed away on July 1, 1993 in Vacaville, CA. | |
| Baker, "C" "b" | Third Class Painter - PTR | Oct 1, 1944 – Feb 6, 1946 | C and R | I issued out paint from the Paint Locker and did free-hand lettering. |
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