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For the Year of 1969

The names are listed in the order of the time period that each of you served onboard the USS Newport News. That is, sorted by the date month/year you came onboard. This way, people who served together will be listed together. We hope you all use this to page to visit with your old (and new) shipmates.

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Eugene (Gene/Baby Scribe) Perry
LTJG/EX
01/69 to 12/71
geneperry@ att.net
Quilt Shop co-owner. Retired 1992 from USN as LDO (Admin) CDR. Worked with Construction Inudstry in training and education field from 92 - 2003 and 2005
Lake City, Florida
What a ship - what a crew! Some of the fondest memories of my 33.5 years of active duty are from the 35 months I served in Newport News. Served with some great people and am extremely proud of the people who supported me in the Captain's Office, Post Office, Legal Office and Print Shop. I hope you share my pride.

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Richard (Captain's Orderly) Orendorff
L/Cpl/USMC
01/69 to 01/70
sitay@ verizon.net
District Justice
Indiana, Pennsylvania
I was Captain Snyders Orderly and Vice Admiral Simms Orderly. I'm looking for Thomas O'Reilly. Last known address New York state.

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John Olague
SN/OI Division
01/69 to 01/72
cherylstack@ msn.com
Asst. auto center manager
41298 plumrose st Hemet Ca. 92544
Long time no see would like to talk to my old shipmates.

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Rey L. (Augie) Augustine
BMSN/1st Division
01/69 to 02/70

Carpenter
South Deerfield MA 01373

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William D. Sanders
YN3/Side Cleaners/4th Division
02/69 to 02/70
asumountie73@ msn.com
Human Resources Practitioner
Forest Virginia
Remember all the fun, liberty in a lot of wonderful places and, oh yes, the work and time at sea. I was sorry to hear about the accident and the loss of so many of our crew. It was a beautiful ship to see so much of the world. I am proud to have served on her.

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Larry Slone
E4/7th Div/Print Shop
02/69 to 10/72

Car Salesman
Pasadena MD
Shipmates    It's with heavy heart I need to tell you of the death of our friend and shipmate Larry Slone. He died Sunday night 8/15/04 of a massive heart attack. Larry was on board from 1969 till Oct 1972. He was in 7th Div and then the print shop. He left the ship after the explosion, with a knee injury. Larry and his wife Anita were at the last two reunions. Larry was 56 years old. Larry was a great man and my best friend and will be greatly missed.                                                        Foster Edwards 68-72

Deceased
08/15/2004

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Dennis (Kid or mano) Mannarino
FN/E Division
02/69 to 11/71
ripco7777@ aol.com
Retired Electrician
Staten Island NY
She was a great ship and the crew was great

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Sherman D (Tank) Burks
SN/S-1 Division
02/69 to 09/70
sherman.burks@ insightbb.com
Retired Firefighter
Louisville KY

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James Spence
SN/4th division
02/69 to 01/71
jimc148newportnews1957@ gmail.com

Hamburg NY

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George Bennett
SA/gunners mate
02/69 to 04/71
georgee648@ yahoo.com
H.R.A.
1858 WEST 113ST SEVENTH AVENUE,APT,3C NEW YORK NEW YORK 10026
I JUST GOT OLDER

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William F Bauers
SN/7th Division
02/69 to 12/70
eyebalz001@ yahoo.com

Glenshaw PA

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Jim (Slim Jim) Gass
SN/STAFF----CRUDESFLOT-3
03/69 to 09/69
strokedF450@ msn.com
retired
Annapolis MD
Excellant page to keep up with former shipmates. Will never forget the great times I had.

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Rodney B.(Rod) Lemley
SN/OI Division
03/69 to 11/70
rodlemley@ verizon.net
control room operator/G E Plastics
Vienna W.VA
I am thankful now for the time I spent on board and for the chance to meet some fine men.

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Chuck Preston
YN3/ComCruDesFlot 3
03/69 to 05/69
cprestonii@ aol.com
Advertising
Oxnard CA
Part of Adm. Rudden's Staff

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Richard (Rick) Farrenkopf
YN3/EX (Legal) Division
04/69 to 11/69
rickscatboat@ aol.com
Fire Captain-Paramedic, Fire Dept
South Dennis, Mass (Cape Cod) 508 398 0253

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Tom (muff) Mehlhoff
ETR3/OE
04/69 to 02/72
tmehlhof@ hotmail.com
Senior Software Engineer
Bismarck, ND
Just discovered the web page and thought I would add myself to the crew list.

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Tim Thompson
RM3/OI Division
04/69 to 05/70
lttt32@ hotmail.com
law enforcement officer
avoca, ia.
i would like to be added to the list and do hope that some old friends will find me there. i came to the news from the uss blandy with a friend named rich taylor. we both served on the news during her stay in nam and we are still friends today. i do keep in touch with two others, butch robichaux and jerry minerich. i would like to here from any i served with.

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Ronald (Ron) Soule
MM3/M Division
04/69 to 12/72

Carpenter
Albany Ohio
So great to see some of the names of ones not forgotten

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Patrick J (Pat) Michener
BMSN/4th Deck Dept.
05/69 to 04/71
poppy6888@ yahoo.com
USN Retired
Telford PA
I remember alot of good times on the News .like slushing the yard and stay rigging.oh what fun i had,holy stoneing at 3am after crusing the strip all night.oh what a time we had. thunder thanks for the memories.

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James (Jim) Armetta
E4/1st Division
05/69 to 09/70
mj148@ cox.net
Nurse in VA Gainesville FL
Gainesville FL

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Charles (Midnight Rambler) Jarvis
E4/4th
06/69 to 06/70

Driver: Owner/Operator
Kansas City, Missouri

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Alan J.(Al) Hagopian
SN/Fox
06/69 to 03/71
ajhagopian@ comcast.net
Manager PC Desktop Services ADVO INC
Springfield, MA
The time on Newport News was some of the best times I've had. Am close to her sister ship USS Salem located in Quincy MA.

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William (Joe) Mackey
SN/7th Division
06/69 to 06/71
joemackey108@ adelphia.net



Huntington, W.V.

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Virgil (Buck) Norwood
GMGSN/5th Division
06/69 to 01/71
bucknorwood@ hotmail.com
Retired
Sardis AL
I was on board during the hurricane in the north Atlantic. We lost a forklift and almost lost the Admiral's helicopter.I was assigned to mount #6.I remember when we were in Morocco, Africa where I seen my first walking catfish. I remember the King of Denmark coming aboard ship when we were in Heilsinki, Finland.My favorite Mount Capt. was Michael Palmer from Merritta GA.Cuba was the hardest during the evaluation for Gunnery and the swim party that they give us the best part(all the drinks you wanted).The most beautiful Part was the Kiel Canal passing through Holland. And the closest call when a sub almost hit us from beneath.

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Allan Williams
GMGC/Chief Masters at Arms
06/69 to 01/74
awilliams016@ triad.rr.com
Retired
Reidsville, NC

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Robert R. ( 'cousin brucie') Bruce
YN2/Administrative
06/69 to 11/69
bobru2@ mail.com
Retired/ part time Movie usher
Long Island NY

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David (Dave) Daniel
LTJG/Engineering
06/69 to 01/72
ddaniel977@ aol.com
Healthcare Administrator
Flordia
After serving three years on the Newport News I transferred to the Navy Medical Service Corps and served another 23 years, retiring as a Captain in 1994. My fondest memories of my Naval career center around my first three years on CA-148.

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Tom (Happy Tooth) Riordan
LT/Dental Division
07/69 to 01/71
Docriordan@ aol.com
Dentist, Capt. DC USNR Ret.
Baldwin, NY

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Dale R Sands
CS1/Supply/Commissary Watch Capt
07/69 to 01/70
DALER39@ MIDWEST.NET
Diet Chef , Shop Labor, Chef for CEO ILL Central RR, Locomotive
Engineer
409 Bowling Alley RD, Benton IL 62812
Would be glad to hear from shipmates.

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Sal (Sally) Buonomo
SN/5th Division
07/69 to 02/73
albuo@ aol.com
Park Manager
Babylon, New York
Thanks John for telling me about this site. Big Thunder was a great ship with a great crew. Memorial site is excellent. We lost many friends on the west pac cruise. May they never be forgotten! anyone from the 5th div., armory or shipmates who remember me, please E-mail me

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Thomas E.(Tom) Fletcher
BTFA/B Division
07/69 to 12/69
tfletch49@ comcast.net
Stationary Engineer
Cockeysville MD

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Lynn E.(Rarebear) Hickle Sr.
BTFN/B Division
07/69 to 12/69
pap_27909@ yahoo.com
Boilermaker/Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Reported aboard just in time for the North Atlantic cruise in "69". Best cruise ever with the best crew ever. I was onboard for a short time but I do remember "Web" "Fletch" "Slocum"and who cold forget "Chief Boss". Would like to hear from anyone to jog this man's memory. If anyone knows how to get a hold of a "69" North Atlantic crews book let me know. Thank you and God Bless all.

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Gregory D. (Toonerville) Toon
PH2/OPS/Flag
07/69 to 02/70
gregtoon@ va.net
Retired
Farmville, Va.
Retired from blind cleaning. Now on a farm. Taking care of Llamas.
24/7 occupation. Work is never done.

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Bruce Whiting
RD3/Radar
07/69 to 05/71
bruce501@ Yahoo.com
woodworker
Akron, Ohio
1969 NATO Cruise still a vivid memory. Interesting site..stirred great memories

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Walter J (John) Morrissey
SK2/Supply
07/69 to 03/70
wjmorrissey@ hotmail.com
worked for Ethan Allen Furniture for 37 years-retired 5/03
South Burlington VT
Came aboard in July 69 and went on NATO cruise during Fall of 1969. Ran electronics storeroom. Left/discharged early March 1970 while ship was in drydock in Portsmouth, Va.

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Dominic J Cambra
YN3/7th Division
07/69 to 02/70
mollya1435@ aol.com
Retired
11899 Arbor Lake Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225
I reported aboard in July 1969 and was assigned to the 7th Division. I ended up in the " First Lieutenant's" office working for LT John Lambert, MCBM Jenning's and Chief Warrant Officer "Bosin" Schmidt. When I reported aboard, the ship had just come back from a "Nam Cruise". I remember the ship went into drydock for some work, after which we made a "North Atlantic Cruise". I have never regretted for a moment serving onboard; it gave me the opportunity to see some of the world and to make friends I can still picture in my mind! I've often wondered where they are and what has become of them. I remember the night I heard on the evening news that one of the eight inch turrets had blown up and that some of crew had been killed. Thinking about it still bothers me to this day. I was transferred off the Newport News in 02/70 and served the remainder of my enlistment with the 21st NCR (SeaBees). When I got off active duty I stayed in the "reserves" for 25 years, retiring in 1993 as a YNC.

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Karl (Memphis Slim) Stinson
SN/EX Division
07/69 to 12/69
benhazin@ yahoo.com
semi-retired carpenter
Memphis TN
I came aboard in July 1969, I made the NATO cruise. I recall the fury of Hurricane Camille. Very exciting! I only recall a few guys. Oliver Moffet from Erie,PA. One of my best friends and Mike Dumbsch from Alpena, Mi., who was in EX division with me. I remember a tow-headed 2nd class in EX from Kansas or Iowa, can't remember his name but he was a good squared away sailor. I can't recall the EX Chiefs name but he had relatives in the restaurant business in Memphis.

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David (Dave) Rowland
YN3/EX Division
07/69 to 05/71
ddjrow@ aol.com
Retired
Somerset, NJ
I've lost contact with everyone I knew on board NN. I did send an e-mail to Dan Buck but got no answer. I was the guy that was to be his best man.In any event, I am enjoying retirement after wirking for 37 years for an insurance company handling large injury claims.

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Anthony DeFrancesco
SN/Storekeeper
07/69 to 04/71
adefrancesco@ comcast.net

West haven CT

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Dan (Dan) Pulver
HT2/R-Division
08/69 to 08/70

Owner-Sterling Services
Fort Wayne, IN

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Ernest Nicholson
BT3/B Division
08/69 to 11/72

Trucking
Sandpoint, ID

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Lee F. (Moose) Mock
FTG2/Fox
09/69 to 01/73
Phillee01@ rcn.com
Field Service Engineer, ACUSON Corp.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19026
I used to see the ship in the Philadelphia Shipyard after her de-commission. It was somehow comforting to see her there. Now she's gone; but not forgotten.

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Leon D. (Uncle Leon) Shultz
RM1/CR
08/69 to 05/73

Beltway Bandit. SAIC/Amsec government Contractor (electronics)
Chesapeake, Virginia
Does anyone out there (probably CR only) remember the barber pole we painted in radio central?? (Chief Yerks if you are still with us and out there I still think it looked better red and white
striped than the green you made us paint it.

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Wasil W. (Chiz1249) Chischnijak
FN3/AC&R Gang
08/69 to 02/72
chiz12492@ verizon.net

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Val J .L. (Wilson) Wilson
RM3/CR
08/69 to 02/72
EsquireWilson@ aol.com
Retired US Postal Service
Retired to the Great Commonwealth of Virginia, Charlotte County
Degrees in Architecture and Business. Retired USPS, EAS23. Consultant for the Great Commonwealth of Virginia, Department Of Justice. Facilities Department. Best wishes with health and
happiness to all.

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Terry Lee Akins
BMSN/Fourth Division & SC Div
08/69 to 01/73

Electrician
Seguin, TX
I loved the USS Newport News. I was proud to have served on her. I had some great shipmates, which I lost a few 10/1/72. Great to find this site.God Bless America !!!

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Harry G. Gooding III
LT/Weapons Dept.
08/69 to 10/72
BarbBGud@ aol.com
Retired
Prescott AZ
Remained in the Naval reserve until 06/91. Retired with the rank of Captain. Serving aboard the Newport News was the proudest time in my naval service. As a civilian, I was in the banking industry and served primarily as a Chief Financial Officer and retired in 06/2005. My wife Barbara and I have been married 37 years and are blessed with three children and two grand children. Our eldest daughter serves as a Major in the Army and our son is an E6 in the Arizona Air National Guard. I want to extend my best wishes to all crew members that I was honored to serve with.

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Vincent P Glass
SN/Fox Division
08/69 to 04/71
vpmg1950@ gmail.com
Semi Retired
Ocean View DE
Looking for James McCabe, Scranton PA, or Patrick Squires, St. Louis, MO

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Douglas (Wild Bill) Mullen
RSN/2ND
09/69 to 04/72

Parts Runner

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Larry (Drew) Davidson
SHSN/7th andS-3
09/69 to 04/72
thinblueline@ tampabay.rr.com
Retired Police Officer
Pensacola FL
Never forget my first time seeing her arriving at pier 7, baddest girl in the Navy. Had many good times, wish I could do it again. God bless all who sailed her.

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Shannon Graham
SN/FOX
09/69 to 03/73
sgraham148@ roadrunner.com
Material Controller Exide Battery Plant
Richmond KY

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Terry (Booner) Boone
RD2/ Operations
09/69 to 08/70
mtboone@ aol.com
Service manager of office equipment
Kansas City, Mo

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Anthony (Tony) Mercogliano
LTJG/Supply (S2 & S3)
09/69 to 10/71
amercogliano2@ verizon.net
Management Consultant
Dumfries, VA
My first duty station. Credit experience on CA-148 as primary reason for making USN my first career. Served 21 years. Retirement ceremony site in Philadelphia had CA-148 in the background. One of the proudest days of my life. No better group of dedicated professionals exists. Best wishes to all former shipmates and prayers to all who gave their lives on the USS NEWPORT NEWS in defense of our country.

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Henry L.(Hank) Wegner
EMCS/E Division
09/69 to 05/71

Retired
155 Alverta's Way, St. Leonard, MD 20685

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Michael E. Pope
SN/5 inch gunnery
09/69 to 11/71
hywjet@ vail.net
Director of Safety for Colorado Mountain Express/Resort Express
Avon, Colorado

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Fred (Fred,Wally) Dalesandro
FN/E Division
09/69 to 04/71
fdalesandro@ msn.com
National Service Manager pump Co.
Rock Hill SC 29732
Served on the "NEWS" with a Great Crew.E Division was a Great Bunch. Also friends like Alex,Sal made time alot more exciting.

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Craig W Cerasoli
SN/Ship Service
09/69 to 04/71
craigcerasoli@ hotmail.com
Research Tech
South Milwaukee WI
Just loved that ship .wish i never transfered off. It was fun working in the barber shop

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Richard (Dick) Whitman
SN/SH-3
09/69 to 05/71
greatwhitewhale@ comcast.net
Surgical Tech
Newburyport MA

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James T. Shaw
CTO2/Comsecondflt
09/69 to 09/70

Retired - Verizon Communications Co.
New Castle PA
I recall the NATO cruise of Fall 69...I recall the Intel Ofcrs rigging up a dummy Listening Device and pointing it at the Russian Cruiser shaddowning the "Thunder"...Great Fun....!!!!

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Richard L. (Rich) Lewis
LTJG/Communications
09/10/69 to 07/01/70
rlewis@ salinc.com
CPA/CFO
Virginia Beach VA

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James R. (Jimmy Head) Valletti
DC3/R Division
09/69 to 07/73
jimmyv1951@ gmail.com
Retired
Brooklyn NY

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Jerry Fyke
Cpl/Mar Det
09/69 to 01/72
jerry.fyke@ us.army.mil
Information Technology Specialist - Dept of the Army
Martinsburg W VA
I reported on board as a PFC and got promoted to Corporal before leaving the ship. I was the CO of the Ship's orderly (Bell Hop) for 1 1/2 years. (Capt. Bond's orderly). Did not like the Brig Watch of our prisoners we had in our cells.
Really think often of all the crew and the diversity of peoples we have shared activities with. Whether they have been on board the ship as crew mates or people we have interacted abroad. Hoorah.!!!

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Jimmy L Dedeaux
GMG3/2nd and 5th Division
09/69 to 02/73
jimmyd1@ clear.net
Retired Transit Worker
Ellenwood GA
404-608-8441 Call anytime

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Nicholas A Lemmo
RD3/OI Division
09/69 to 03/72

Retired
Lochbuie CO

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Michael Paganelli
SA/Deck Divisions
09/69 to 11/70
mike-god@ live.com
Retired
Ohio
I worked under BM3 Tom Sumner

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Emmo Roberts
HT3/R division
10/69 to 08/72

Diesel Mechanic, Wampler Foods Inc.
Mt Jackson, VA.
I worked in the ship fitters shop or welding shop with chuck Mcfadden and bruce langendorh (not sure of this spelling) Bruce was an HT2 at this time. really enjoyed this brought back some memories of the NATO cruise and going through the
panama canal and Subic Bay.

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Roger Lee (Ramjet) Lawhorne
SH2/S3
10/69 to 07/73
rogbarb1@ lynchburg.net
Electronic Service Tech self employed
60 Davidson Rd. Brookneal, Virginia 24528
May God bless and be with each one look forward to hearing from you

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John ("Al") Alexander
YN2/ EX Division
10/69 to 08/72
john148@ optonline.net
Telecommunications
Montville, New Jersey
This is great! I just got this website location from the reunion letter, what a terrific way to keep in touch with the gang. Some good memories remain after serving with some great guys on the News while being attached to EX Division/Capts' Office (John Reed, Gene Perry, "PJ" Jefferson, Larry, Dean Wilson,"Sal" and "Fred" Terry). L'est we forget Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club, Gitmo, Exercise Royal Knight'- "Bluenoses".

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Keith B.(ski) Zemnes
SH3/S-3 Division
10/69 to 06/73
MurdockZ23281245@ aol.com
disab. back injury. salesman Met life, student u of a @ Tuscaloosa Al
Tuscaloosa, al.
I had a heart attack in 1980, six weeks in the coma, then on to the "vamc" for 3 or so years. All is well now and its about time I played more of a part because I need to and want to! My memory has stayed intact for the most part but there are some names that I still cant remember but all things in good time! The only other thing that may be important is the fact that I legally changed my last name in 1971 to Zemnes from Zmijewski.

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James C. Clark
SN/CR Division
10/69 to 06/71
Yumpto@ AOL.COM
Planning and Scheduling (Retiring 05/31/03)
2602 Lamper Lane Wilmington DE 19808
Less than two years to go retiring to beach.

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William (Bill) Gilleney
ETR2/OE Division
10/69 to 02/74

US Postal Service, Maintenance Mechanic, Des Moines Bulk Mail Center
Des Moines IA
I came aboard on a cold day in late October or early November of 1969. A few days later I came aboard one morning to find the Forward Radar Room had several inches of water on the deck. That was the start of my career on the Newport News and it was downhill from there. I see a few names on the crew list that I recognize. I would be glad to hear from any of my old shipmates. God Bless you all.

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William John (Bill) Webb
SH3/S-3 Division
10/69 to 11/70
boatops.canvashop@ verizon.net
Letter Carrier
Mastic NY
Great Site hope to see some shipmates at next reunion.

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Paul Baroli Sr.
SN/S3 Division
10/69 to 04/71
afocus69@ aol.com
Lucas Ford Service /Assistant Service manager
Levittown Pa

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Virgil Green
BT2/B Division
10/69 to 06/73
victory@ qn.net
Sales Rep
South Vienna, Ohio
Glad to see this wonderful website. Looking to hear from Bill Metcalf, David Mohr, 'Round Mound of Sound' Mark Leisafeld, George Rhand, Pete Talent and any of my other crewmates. The NN was a very sleek lady. Am going to try to attend the next reunion in Boston.

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Ray (tex) Guevara
SN/1st Division
10/69 to 09/71
breesbray@ netzero.com
Service Mech.A- A.E..P. Electric Company
2703 U.S. hwy.83 Winters , Texas 79567
I am trying to locate my 1 st. div. buddies, known as the party boys. I am trying to locate George Hutinson,he was from Florida.

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Steven (Rabbit) Welker
FN-MM/M Division
10-1-69 to 20-71
stevendwelker@ hotmail.com
Woodworker
Chico CA

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Ted M Sisson
LT/Weapons Dept.
10/69 to 08/72
tedmsisson408@ hotmail.com

Monroe, LA

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William D Becker
HM2/H Division
10/69 to 04/71
wdb7321@ gmail.com

Peoria AZ

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Thomas (Big D) Daniels
SH3/Ship Serviceman
10/69 to 07/73
egybump@ verizon.net
Retired Firefighter
Clinton MD

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Steve (Duck) Ligon
RM3/Radioman
10/15/69 to 02/07/70
steveligon@ gmail.com
computer software/network engineer
San Jose CA

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Michael R Wolf
SH3/S-3
11/69 to 04/71
wolfnor69@ hotmail.com
SKF Ind. CNC Lathe SKF
Hanover, Penn
This brings back a lot of memories and makes me feel proud to have been a part of Thunders history

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Jeffrey (Jeff) Kephart
YN2/ EX
11/69 to 08/71
jjkephart@ hotmail.com
Retired
Libertyville, IL

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Karl Dillhoff
SN3/OI
11/69 to 04/72

Television Engineer
Okeana, Ohio
Would appreciate any contacts from former mate particularly radar crewmen.

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Gregory K. Wilson
OS3/OI
11/69 to 12/72

Own a gift shop
Bippus, In.
I just found the NN web page, it certainly brought back a lot of memories, I didn't make it through the Memorial with dry eyes.
SA Rucker and Tessman were both mess cooks when I did a month as AMAA on the mess decks in Dec of 71.

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April 18 2003

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Terry W ( Pee Wee ) Vire
SH3/S-3
11/69 to 04/71
freevire@ yahoo.com
Boiler Fireman
Terre Haute, In.
I was one of the ships barbers, I'll always have fond memories of the Newport News and the shipmates I served with.

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Alan (Big Al) Gregory
FN/M
11/69 to 02/73
agregory_1974@ comcast.net
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Hoquiam, Wa.
Should have looked up this page along time ago. Would like to hear from Keith little, or anyone from engine 3.Whats
Happening, or for that matter anyone from M div.

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Allen L. Phillips
FTG1/Fox
11/69 to 06/74
phillips_aldon@ yahoo.com
Combat System Engineer for US Navy defense contractor.
Hanover, PA
This site really brings back lots of memories of long hours on the gun line, hard work, good times, lots of fun, and lots of Fox Division friends that I have lost touch with.

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William T. McCain
LT/Operations Department
11/69 to 01/73
wtmccain@ comcast.net
Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Instructor
Fairfield, California
Reported aboard in November 1969 and assigned to the Communications Department as the CR division officer. Was promoted to LTJG and LT while aboard. Detached in January 1973. Qualified as a CDO, Fleet OOD, EOOW, and CICWO while aboard. Also won the Atlantic Fleet ship handling competition in 1972. Made a Northern European/NATO cruise in 1971 when I was OI division officer. Was the OOD at 0100 on October 1, 1972 when number two turret exploded. I was the Operations Department Administrative Assistant at the time. A night I'll remember forever. Ship returned to Norfolk from deployment just prior to Christmas. Detached in January to go to Destroyer School. I love the NEWPORT NEWS and got tremendous satisfaction serving aboard her. Retired as a CDR in 1992.

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Jim Tingle
RM3/OI Division
11/69 to 12/72
jetnkays@ bright.net
Mfg. Engineer
Defiance, Oh.
This is a great web sight. If you had to be on a ship, the Newport News was the best. I think about the good times and always remember Oct. 1st '72.

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Jim (Weird) Lawson
OSSN/RDSN/ OI Division
11/69 to 03/73
jimjbl@ aol.com
Oil/Gas Landman
Dallas, Texas

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Richard Hall
OS3/OI Division
11/69 to 12/72
canyonrick@ earthlink.net
Photographer
Austin, Texas
The Newport News was a great ship and it saddened me to hear that she was scraped. I was happy to find her web page since it brought back a lot of memories and helped me make contact with a few shipmates I lost track of. Anyone out there who remembers me please get in touch, it would be great to hear from you! After 30 years as a photographer at the University of Texas, 10 of those at the Blanton Museum of Art, I'm currently retired but am working part time at the museum photographing Art

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Barry E (Bilge Rat) Beattie
SN
11/69 to 01/70

Computer Professional
Olympia Washington
Wasn't on very long, The navy didn't suit me I made some great friends though, Haven't thought about The Navy for years but would like to locate Jose who was nice to me when I was having problems and Eskimo who wasn't.

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Charles P. Wamsley
SK3
11/69 to 04/71

Charles P. Wamsley, who served on the USS Newport News ~1969-1971, passed away on November 27, 2004 at his home in Edwardsville , IL , at the age of 54. He suffered a sudden heart attack and died before help could arrive. He is survived by his three children, Chris, Kevin and Jill, and two grandchildren, Lindsay and Justin.

Deceased
11-27-2004

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Kirk Kleber
EN3/A Divison / Diesel Gang
11/69 to 03/73
captain_kirk@ comcast.net
Welding Sales for Airgas Norpac
Auburn Washington
Woulg like to hear from old shipmates or anyone that was station on her.

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Ollie M (Lammer) Lamb
YN3/OI Division Operations Office
11/69 to 09/71
garylamb@ netscape.com
Music record producer in Nashville, Tn
Nashville TN
I own a record production company in Nashville, Tn. I recently produced produced a song with Dolly Parton,Allison Kraus and Charlie Louvin. Allison Kraus and Charlie Louvin.

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Dailey Fenner
YNSN/EX Division
11/69 to 09/71
jdfennerjr@ yahoo.com
Retired
Newport News VA
I was one of the very few who was born in the city for which the Newport News was named.The ship was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.in Newport News,Vriginia.She was launched in 1947 and commissioned in 1949.I was born in 1948 at Riverside Hospital which over looked the shipyard.Many a great ship has come out of that yard,but none were as proud or as beautiful as the Newport News.I enjoyed my time aboard where I was the chaplains yeoman and a sideboy.I took care of the crews lounge and set up for sunday services.I found some bad news on this web site of the death of a good friend of mine Larry Slone who worked in the print shop.Good guy,lots of good times.I'm lookin for another good friend named Donnie who also worked in the print shop who I used to bring home on the weekends if we didn't have duty.Harvey Langford of Fla.if you see this I'd like to hear from you too! I retired from Hampton Roads Harley Davidson a few years back. To all of you who served and died for this great country aboard that great Gray Lady;I salute you and may God bless.

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Steve Lea
MM3/A Division/A/C&R Gang
12/69 to 09/72
slea@ joplinmo.org
Fire Chief
Joblin, Missouri
I would like to hear the guys I met on board.
Expecially Paul McFadden, Dennis Tebout, Jerry, Mike, Billy, Tebadoe, Ratsliff, Mahinka and anyone else I might of left out. Help me out it's been over 30 years.

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Joe Lara
DT3/Dental
12/69 to 05/72
jolara@ skadden.com
Senior Legal Information Specialist
San Gabriel, Ca. 91775

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John Olague
SN/OI Division
12/69 to 01/72

Automotive Assistant Manager
Hemet, CA
It has been a long time but I would like to hear from my old shipmates especially from Bob Beadling.

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Nick Caiazza
GMG3/5th Division
12/69 to 09/73
njcamper14@ aol.com
Project Manager
Columbus NJ
"What a thrill to see this web site. Its briging back great memories. Its almost been 30 years. I worked in the ships armory. Sal... I'll be in touch.

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Robert M. (Bob) Townsend
RM3/CR Division
12/69 to 04/72
bobtown1@ yahoo.com
Tool & Die Maker
Henderson Kentucky

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Hayden J. (Jay) Collins
RD2/OI Division
12/69 to 04/72
jcollins@ terragon.com
Own small restaurant
Glendale, Or.
The News was a great ship to be on. Wish I could revisit all the places we went. Had some fun times. I would be happy to here from shipmates especially Radar and ECM.

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Terry L. (Nert) Tate
YN3/EX Division
12/5/69 to 6/10/72
allah982001@ yahoo.com
Factory Worker
Odin Illinois

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Quentin (Bear) Fuller Jr.
YNSN/EX Division
12/69 to 09/71
bearcr@ epix.net
"Retired" Fire Paramedic
Albrightsville , Penna.
I worked in the Career Counselors office

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Bruce H. (Bernie) Blaskopf
EM3/E Division
12/69 to 06/72
bruceblaskopf@ comcast.net
retired
Fallsington PA
I was highlined off the Newport News 06/11/72 to an oiler while refueling off the coast of Veitnam. I was one of the crew that was heading back to the States for separation from service.
My heart stopped when I had learned a few weeks later that a barrel had exploded on turret #2 and there were casualties. I have thought about the incident many times over the years.
On a good note I'll always remember New Orleans,the NATO cruise, the wonderful weather returning to Norfolk after Operation Snowy Beach!! and the guys of E divsion.
Since leaving the Navy, I returned to Long Island, New York and worked 22 years for Grumman Aerospace Corp. on the E2C Hawkeye program, then became a Licensed Practical Nurse where I worked at a local hospital for ten years. Have since retired and now living in Fallsington, Pa..

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Dan Buck
DK3/Disbursing Office
12/69 to 09/71
Dan@ MBA-Sys.com
Run a consulting and marketing business from home.
Redondo Beach CA
118 names when I signed up here, and didn't see any I know. "Of all the things I ever lost, I miss my mind the most". Would really enjoy hearing from any of you that can refresh my mind a moment. Lost touch with Dave, the insurance adjustor who was supposed to be my best man. used to talk with H.P.T.Phil (PT) Shaw in Buffalo. Tremendous site, and personal thanks to all who have made it available.

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Rodney (Hibbs the Hog) Hibbs
SN/1st Division
12/69 to 07/71

chief operator mosaic phosphate company
brandon fl
im looking for danny whimpy if any information call 813-685-8884

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Louis C.(Bozo) Brzoska
SN/7th Division
12/69 to 05/73
mountain69@ windstream.net

125 Perch Drive Kennerdell PA 16374
Just want to hear from my friends from the ships, during that period

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Steven Anderson
SN/SK Division
12/69 to 07/71
lmyers59@ cfl.rr.com
Norfolk VA
I am entering this for my son as he does not have a computer but did serve on Newport News on thoes dates and loved it.

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David Varley
Fireman/FN
69 to 71

plumber
North Dighton, Ma.

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Alfred E. Babson
GMG2/2nd. all turrets
69 to 09/72
bikerhoppy@ aol.com
Supermarket Night Crew Chief
Boston, Ma.
Just found this site after reunion. Looking for some other gunners mate from 2nd. didn't see you at reunion. Anybody know what happen to GMG3 R. Jenkins GMG3 K. Saueror GMG2 H. Sanders? I left the ship a month before the accident in T-2 but I'll always remember our lost shipmates and the good
times we had.

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Don Euliss
BM3/Side cleaners
69 to 07/72

Import and Export Agent (Retired)
Orig from Brooklyn N.Y. now in FT Lauderdale FL
I am proud to have served with you guys! I wish you all the best, and peace, and hope to hear from you

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John (Jack) Scherm
BM3/3ird Division
69 to 01/01/70
jbscherm@ comcast.net
Retired
Beechwood, NJ
Proud to have served with on a great ship with fine sailors when the Navy was still Navy. It is a shame that our old girls are being decommissions, much as ourselves. Anyone who served during the Nam period is welcome to write. Would be glad to communicate with some old salts.

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Glen Martinez

1969 to 1972

past shipyard worker (sheet metal) Pier in San Francisco

Deceased
10-21-2004

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Mike Runyon
MM2/ Hydraulics gang
1969 to 1972
delmundo2@ live.com
Retired
Ft. Pierce FL
soem of the best times I had in the Navy were aboard this ship.

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Theodore (Cookie Man) Cooke
SN/1st Division
1969 to 1972
rymcleod@ ncat.edu
Retired
Youngsvill NC
I would like to see old buddies john goodwin

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Patrick (PF) Penton
BTC/Engineering
1969 to 1974
pmp0428@ cox.net

Deceased
04-22-2008

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