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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Lexington (CV 16). 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 635 crew members registered for the USS Lexington (CV 16).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1957 | 1958 – 1961 | 1962 – 1967 | 1968 – 1970 | 1971 – 1973 | 1974 – 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 – 1983 | 1984 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Templeton, Lee Roy | private | 1941 – 1945 | private | This is my father, who passed on Sept. 2, 2006. |
Dennis, Dave | bolsons mate | Dec 1941 – | unknown | I am entering this information for my grandfather who was stationed on the USS Lexington durng WW2. He always reminisces about 'the old lady' and so I thought he should be on this list. He said he worked with the planes. |
Reischman, Paul | 1942 – | |||
Baker, Lj | Enlisted | Jan 1942 – 1945 | Coxwain | This is for my grandfather LJ Baker. He served on the Lexington but was killed in a fire shortly after returning home from the war. It would be great to hear from anyone who knew him. |
Quimby, Clair J. | Seaman 2/c | Oct 6, 1942 – Jul 29, 1943 | Seaman | My father was one of the original plank holders of the ship (CV16). He served under the command of Captain Felix Stump. He passed away on 2-18-1984. I am one of his surviving sons. Any info/pics appreciated. |
Masters, William | ARM2/C, USNR | Oct 9, 1942 – Sep 26, 1945 | CV-16/AG-19 Torpedo Bomber | Aviation Radioman/Tunnel Gunner - General Motors AVENGER Torpedo Bomber. Missions: Guam: 5 Missions (July 18-21), Palau: 2 Missions (July 25-27)/ Please note: I am entering this info for my dad using my email addr (My Dad doesn't own a computer). |
Aubin, Edward F. | RM2 | 1943 – 1946 | O-R | Ed was my oldest brother,I think His mame should be here I was 11 when he came home. He passed last year, he was 84. |
Barker, Charles/"Charlie" | SEAMAN-SECOND CLASS | 1943 – | Was a gunner's assistant and helped with the steam driven catapult to launch the planes. Observed a flight deck incident where a man backed off the flight deck onto the elevator below(thought it was up!). He luckily walked away! | |
Owens, Samuel | CPO/ACRT | Feb 1943 – 1945 | Air-Radio shop | Sam Owens was my father, and I am looking for his old shipmates. |
Sorensen, Wayne | Boatswain's Mate | Feb 17, 1943 – Dec 15, 1945 | 2nd Division | This was my Dad who died in February 2008. He proudly served on 5 inch guns and was also a hard hat diver. |
Dupuis, Alphonse | MM1 | Jun 1943 – Dec 1945 | A | Would love to hear from shipmates. I live in Maine. |
Dora, Raymond | SN1 | Aug 1943 – Oct 1945 | 3rd Gunnery | World War II from Tarawa to Tokyo (added ny his son Bruce sorry if dates are not precise but they are close) |
Atkinson, Edward Percy "rusty" | SEAMAN FIRST CLASS 1ST DIV. (FRED EDWARDS) LT. CRANE | Aug 15, 1943 – Nov 30, 1944 | 1st | Shipmates who served during this time may write to Edward Percy Atkinson 15275 North Harmony Lane, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 or telephone 618-244-1873. I would like to talk to you and remember. |
Griffith, Edward | RDM2/C | Dec 10, 1943 – Mar 15, 1946 | V-3 | The Lex was the finest ship in the Navy, and I am proud to have served on her. |
Hodnett, Paul | Seaman Second Class | Dec 22, 1943 – 1945 | Unknown | I am setting up this account for my deceased((2005) father Paul Hodnett who served on the USS Lexington. I am doing it on behalf of my mother, brothers and sisters who wish to recognize his service to our country. |
Rose, John A. Jr. Johnny | FC3 | 1944 – 1946 | Served in the Pacific campaign during WWII and during the island hopping campaigns, till the surrender at Toyko Bay. | |
Munson, Bob | EM3/C | 1944 – 1946 | ||
Von Muenster, Everett | 3rd class | 1944 – 1946 | V5 | |
Pruett, Darel | ARM2C | 1944 – Sep 1945 | Air Group 19USNR | I am writing this for my dad Dennis Pruett (Denny) is there any one left? Served Battle of Phillipines, Battle of Coral Sea, Leyte, Guam. Flew with pilot Joe Black contact keysdoc@terranova.net |
MacEachern, Robert | PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS | Jan 1, 1945 – Aug 1946 | store keeper | Biiiiiiigggggg ship |
Tastsides, George "Tux" | ENSIGN | Jun 1, 1945 – Sep 24, 1945 | Fighting Squadron 94 (VF-94) | Ens George "Tux" Tastsides served on the Lexington as a F6F Hellcat pilot with VF-94 from June 1, 1945 to Sept. 24, 1945. I, Robert G. Tastsides, CDR, USNR, RET, am submitting this for my late father who passed away on Jan. 2, 2008. |
Powell, Sr., Charles Ray | SEAMAN 2ND CLASS | Sep 1, 1945 – | 4th | |
Smith, Joseph F. (Smitty) | Aug 20, 1954 – Aug 20, 1956 | Supply | Hi! I am "Smitty's" daughter, Jamie, and would like to know if anyone out there served with my father. I would love to surprise him with some friends from his past! Contact me at jcosumano@mfire.com Thanks! | |
Bone, Chester | enlisted | 1955 – | not sure | this is my dad who is deceased not sure about some info. he was on when recommisioned and first cruise after that. |
Ortega, Louie L | N/A | 1955 – 1959 | N/A | if anyone knows him, please reach out He was my grandpa, he's since passed. He also served with his brother Mike Ortega, would like to know more about his time in the navy. he served on the ship sometime between 1950-59. |
Fryer, Donald | BTFN | Jan 1955 – May 1955 | B | |
Ward, Harold | Fireman /FA | Mar 6, 1955 – 1959 | M | Worked in AFT engine room 55 to 59 on the Lexington |
Friedli, Lloyd | YN | Apr 1955 – Apr 1957 | O'A | Aboard for the recommissioning and had a great time working in the Operations Office. |
Cox, Ellis | aviation elect. mate | Aug 1955 – Mar 1958 | V-6 | |
Ward, Joe | ATN 3 AVIATION ELECTRONICS TECH | 1956 – 1960 | Radio | I was a radio operator. I would like to talk to anyone that knew me. Please write me at my sons email Danielward@verizon.net |
Hackenberger, Jim | FT2 | 1956 – Dec 1958 | Gunnery | The US Navy gave me the education to enable me to have a full career in the electronics field. I encourage every fit young per son to enlist and serve their country. |
Lovely, Edward | ADJC | 1956 – | Aviation | Looking for people that may have served with my father Edward Lovely he was an aviation machinist mate who served on the USS Lexington sometime between 1950 and 1965 |
Clarke, Harry | MM2 | 1956 – 1959 | M | |
Conn, Charles (Charlie) | MM2 | Feb 1956 – Oct 1957 | M | Would love to hear from any of my old shipmates. |
Arentzen, Edward | AIRMAN | Oct 15, 1956 – Oct 14, 1960 | V4 | |
McQueen, Tracy | 1957 – 1959 | Entry by son. Father is living, but disabled. Email addess is wife's. Will provide more info on father's service rank and section shortly. He would love to hear (read) from fellow service members. | ||
Lesser, Christopher | SEAMAN | 1957 – 1960 | dental | anyone who knew my father George Lesser |
Myers, Harry | PH 1 | Jan 1957 – Jun 1958 | photo | loved it |
Griffin, John | AN (E3) | Feb 1957 – Aug 1957 | Operations Photo | Worked next to Harry M. covering aircraft ops on the flight deck. Received excellent education in basic photography and used these skills over the next 14 years at various USN commands. |
Warner, Gerald / Jerry | AVIATION BOATSWAIN MATE 3RD CLASS | Feb 1, 1957 – Sep 8, 1958 | V-2 | Served as Port Catapult console operator. |
Eigsti, Charles (Ike) | AMS2 | Feb 15, 1957 – Sep 22, 1958 | V-6 | I will never forget the LEX |
Beatty, Robert | Airman | Mar 1957 – May 1958 | V5O | |
Slater, Gerald | AT3 | Apr 1957 – Oct 1957 | Aviation Electronics | I served with VA-125 during the 1957 Far East deployment. Looking for anyone who might have served in that squadron or in CAG-12. I now live in Allen, Texas and have retired from public school teaching and real estate. |
Headrick, Hugh | RD-3 | Jun 1957 – Mar 1959 | CIC | Came aboard in Yokuska, Japan. Did 3 cruises to West pac from 57 to 59. |
Thomas, Leon | Fn | Jul 1957 – Apr 29, 1960 | Boiler room | Filling this in for my Father who has neither a computer nor email address as of yet, he would like to meet up with some of his shipmates, Using my email address till he gets his. Thank you |
Griffith, Billy | THIRD CLAS PETTY OFFICER | Aug 29, 1957 – Jul 21, 1961 | ENGINE ROOM |
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