1961 VP-4 Squadron Roster

VP-4 SQUADRON ROSTER FOR 1961

[table caption=”Commanding Officers” width=”500″
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Name,Rank,Photos on Page(s),Position
“Constance, W.E.”,CDR,”6,40″,C. O. Apr 1960 – May 1961
“Edmonds, Leroy S.”,CDR,”8,30″,X. O. – C. O. May 1961 – Apr 1962
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[table caption=”Officers” width=”500″
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Name,Rank,Photos on Page(s),Position
“Adams, B.R.”,LTJG,”13, 34″,Crew 5 PP2P
“Allen, R.J.”,LT,”20, 34″,”Crew 5 PPC, Planning”
“Arner, W.S.”,LTJG,”18, 37″,”Crew 8 PP3P, Legal”
“Beesley, H.L.”,LCDR,”11, 37″,”Crew 8 PPC, ASW”
“Boatright, J.R.”,LTJG,”20, 41″,”Crew 12 PP3P, QC”
Booher,LTJG,12,Asst Spec Weapons
“Bowles, H.A.”,LTJG,”26, 40″,”Crew 11 PP2P, Line”
“Brady, C.G.”,LCDR,”12, 31″,”Crew 2 PPC, Safety”
“Breckon, R.L.”,LT,”13, 32″,”Crew 3 PPC, Comm Off.”
“Busch, K.L.”,LTJG,”12, 38″,”Crew 9 AV, ECM”
“Carpenter, E.C.”,LCDR,”20, 36″,”Crew 7 PPC, Asst Maint”
“Cloud, B.L.”,LT,”16, 33″,”Crew 4 PP2P, Asst Admin”
“Colburn, F.F.”,LT,”13, 31″,”Crew 2 PPC, Asst Comm”
“Culbertson, W.J.”,LTJG,”13, 25, 33, 41″,”Crew 4 PPC, Power Plants”
“Davidson, J.M.”,LTJG,”24, 35″,”Crew 6 PPC, Avionics”
“Dudley, S.F.”,LCDR,”16, 39″,”Crew 10 PPC, Admin”
“Fleenor, J.G.”,LTJG,”21, 29″,Material
“Gallaher, E.J.”,LTJG,”14, 15, 30″,”Crew 1 NAV, AIO”
“Gibbs, T.E.”,LCDR,”10, 35″,”Crew 6 PPC, Ops Off.”
“Gilpin, C.D.”,LCDR,”20, 38″,”Crew 9 PPC, Maint Off.”
“Grafel, L.H.”,ENS,”12, 33, 39″,”Crew 4 & 10 NAV, Asst NAV”
Gulla,LTJG,11,Reg Pubs
“Hagenlocker, R.H.”,LTJG,31,Crew 2 NAV
“Harvey, D.D.”,LTJG,”18, 35″,Crew 6 NAV
“Herman, R.W.”,LTJG,”12, 55, 95″,Ground Training
“Hoover, R.A.”,LCDR,”10, 33″,”Crew 4 PPC, Asst Ops Off”
“Hunt, R.H.”,LTJG,”11, 38″,”Crew 9 PPC, Schedules”
“Johnson, R.L.”,LTJG,”18, 19″,”Crew 8 PP2P, Education”
“Kessler, R.R.”,LTJG,”25, 39″,”Crew 10 PP2P, Power Plants”
“Kirkland, T.J.”,LT,17,Personnel
Konetchy,LTJG,21,
“Kuhn, J.P.”,LTJG,”12, 28, 30″,”Crew 1 PPC,Spec. Weapons”
“Lambden, J.D.”,LTJG,”14, 30, 40, 95″,”Crew 1 & 11 PPC, Asst AIO”
Lockhart,LT,17,Personnel
“Loveless, R.L.”,ENS,”18, 34″,”Crew 5 PP3P, Legal”
“Marsh, L.W.”,ENS,”11, 95″,Logs and Records
“Martz, J.G.”,ENS,”14, 15″,Asst AIO
McGillis,LT,15,Medical
“McVey, C.J.”,LTJG,33,Crew 4 PP3P
“Myers, D.F.”,LTJG,”12, 35″,”Crew 6 PPC, Ordnance”
“Nagle, E.W.”,ENS,”21, 26″,Asst Line
“Nedry, R.D.”,LTJG,”36, 84, 85″,Crew 7 PP2P
“Neff, H.R.”,LTJG,”20, 32″,”Crew 3 PP3P, Logs & Records”
“Nordhill, C.H.”,LTJG,”11, 41″,”Crew 12 PPC, Flight”
“Peeler, Jess”,CIV,12,Lockheed Rep
“Perron, D.R.”,LTJG,”23, 40″,”Crew 11 , AV Equipment”
“Porter, L.W.”,LTJG,”27, 95″,Electric
“Stanley, J.E.”,LTJG,”12, 37″,”Crew 8 NAV, Navigation”
“Surrett, J.B.”,LTJG,39,Crew 10 PPC
“Taylor, J.R.C.”,LTJG,”19, 32″,”Crew 3 PP2P, 1st Lieutenant”
“Thornsley, J.T.”,LT,”16, 36″,”Crew 7 NAV, Asst Admin”
“Wilber, J.D.”,LTJG,29,Material
“Woodley, R.P.”,LTJG,”11, 38″,”Crew 9 PP2P, Asst ASW”
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[table caption=”Chiefs” width=”500″
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Name,Rank,Photos on Page(s),Position
“Allen, R.W.”,ADRCA,33,Crew 4
“Blanchard, E.J”,ATC,24,Avionics
“Chance, A.B.”,AMCA,”22, 40″,”Crew 11, Airframes”
“Coates, D. G.”,CPO,21,Maintenance
“DeBaecke, C.I.”,ATCA,”24, 41″,”Crew 12, Avionics”
“Derosett, J.”,AOC,28,Ordnance
“Jackson, L.D.”,AMCA,”22, 83″,Airframes
“Jankowski, S.P.”,ADC,”11, 15″,Operations
“Kinkade, W.J.”,CPO,25,Power Plants
“Nelson, O.S.”,ATC,39,Crew 10
“Newhouse, R.F.”,ADC,25,Power Plants
“Salter, E.F.”,ATCS,”18, 19″,Education Office
“Smith, H.G.”,ADCS,19,1st Lieutenant
“Sullivan, T.F.”,AECS,27,Electric Shop
“Turgeon, Z.F.”,ADC,25,Power Plants
“Wendorf, M.L.”,ADC,25,Power Plants
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[table caption=”Enlisted” width=”500″
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Name,Rank,Photos on Page(s),Position
“Allen, R.L.”,AE3,27,Electric Shop
“Anderson, T.J.”,AA,16,Admin
“Andruszkewicz, S.A”,ATSAN, ,”Crew 9, 3rd Tech, Avionics”
“Arredondo, A.G”,AT2,24,Avionics
“Austin, R.M.”,ADR2,”25, 32″,”Crew 3, Power Plants”
“Ayag, D.J.”,AN,”25, 35″,”Crew 6, Power Plants”
“Ball, J.R.”,AE1,27,Electric Shop
“Bartlett, I.D.”,AN,26,Line
“Beck, A.A.”,AT1,24,Avionics
“Berry, R.A.”,ATN2,”24, 32″,”Crew 3, Avionics”
“Betts, J.R.”,ATR3,”24, 39, 95″,”Crew 10, Avionics”
“Blehm, R.F.”,ATR3,”24, 33″,”Crew 4, Avionics”
“Bonnett, D.E.”,ATS3,”24, 41″,”Crew 12, Avionics”
“Bordelon, J.P.”,AN,28,Ordnance
“Borland, P.O.”,PR2,23,Aviation Equipment
“Bowden, N.”,AO3,”28, 35″,”Crew 6, Ordnance”
“Bracken, W.K.”,ATSAN,24,Avionics
“Brandtner, W.I.”,ATS3,24,Avionics
“Broussard, H.M.”,AN,”11, 15″,Operations
“Brush, M.A.”,ADR1,”25, 41″,”Crew 12, Power Plants”
“Burch, C.M.”,AE2,”27, 32″,”Crew 3, Electric Shop”
“Buzas, G.R.”,AE3,”27, 30″,”Crew 1, Electric Shop”
“Carpenter, K.M.”,AME1,”22, 30″,”Crew 1, Airframes”
“Carrier, G.K.”,YN3,”16, 19″,Admin
“Carroll, W.M.”,AE2,27,Electric Shop
“Christian, T.C.”,AN,”25, 33″,”Crew 4, Power Plants”
“Church, V.F.”,AK3,”28, 29″,Material
“Coe, R.H.”,AEAN,”27, 40″,”Crew 11, Electric Shop”
“Coffman, J.L.”,AE2,”27, 41″,”Crew 12, Electric Shop”
“Colby, M.F.”,AO2,”28, 39″,”Crew 10, Ordnance”
“Convery, G.J.”,AT2,24,Avionics
“Cooke, D.E.”,AN,”22, 33″,”Crew 4, Airframes”
“Cortright, M.B.”,AN,”25, 40, 84″,”Crew 11, Power Plants”
“Cortright, R.L.”,ADR3,”25, 36″,”Crew 7, Power Plants”
“Creech, T.W.”,ADR1,”25, 38″,”Crew 9, Power Plants”
“Crowl, J.B.”,PRAN,”22, 23″,Airframes
“Cummings, R.A.”,AOAN,”28, 34″,”Crew 5, Ordnance”
“Davies, R.D.”,AE3,”27, 36″,”Crew 7, Electric Shop”
“Davis, A.J.”,AT1,”24, 33″,”Crew 4, Avionics”
“Davis, D.E.”,AN,”17, 27″,Personnel
“Davis, G.D.”,AN,26,Line
“Dickerson, R.C.”,PR2,23,Aviation Equipment
“Dollison, W.R.”,ADR2,25,Power Plants
“Doyle, B.I.”,ADR2,”25, 34″,”Crew 5, Power Plants”
“Doyle, D.L.”,ATS3,37,Crew 8
“Dudek, R.A.”,AN,15,
“Eby, K.C.”,AO2,”28, 41″,”Crew 12, Ordnance”
“Eckel, J.P.”,ADR3,”25, 31″,”Crew 2, Power Plants”
“Egbert, J.C.”,YN1,16,Admin
“Eldridge, W.D.”,ADR2,25,Power Plants
“Engh, A.G.”,ADJ2,25,Power Plants
“Fields, D.W.”,ADR3,25,Power Plants
“Flanigan, T.P.”,ATS3,”24, 40″,”Crew 11, Avionics”
“Ford, T.”,AN,”11, 15″,Operations
“Foster, W.H.”,AE2,”27, 39″,”Crew 10, Electric Shop”
“Foust, F.”,AN,”22, 37″,”Crew 8, Airframes”
“Franklin, D.L.”,ADR2,25,Power Plants
“Freeman, A.D.”,ADR3,”25, 41″,”Crew 12, Power Plants”
“Fritts, B.D.”,ADR2,25,Power Plants
“Garrett, A.W.”,AMH2,”22, 23″,Airframes
“Garrison, G.W.”,ADR3,25,Power Plants
“Gildone, P.R.”,ATR3,”24, 41″,”Crew 12, Avionics”
“Gilmet, T.R.”,AE2,”16, 19″,Admin
Gleason,,13,Communications
“Goff, J.W.”,ADR3,”25, 40″,”Crew 11, Power Plants”
“Gordley, L.C.”,ATR3,”24, 34″,”Crew 5, Avionics”
“Gray, K.I.”,ADR2,”25, 39″,”Crew 10, Power Plants”
“Green, G.R.”,YNSN,19,
“Gustafson, M.L.”,AA,26,Line
“Hale, R.R.”,ADR3,”25, 39″,”Crew 10, Power Plants”
“Hall, B.C.”,AO3,28,Ordnance
“Ham, V.L.”,AA,26,Line
“Hanna, H.E.”,AO2,”28, 38″,”Crew 9, Ordnance”
“Harring, L.J.”,AN,26,Line
“Harrington, L.E.”,AN,15,
“Harris, J.B.”,AN,26,Line
“Harvey, H.R.”,AN,26,Line
“Hattis, R.I.”,AA,”25, 30″,”Crew 1, Power Plants”
“Hawkins, J.W.”,ADR2,”25, 36″,”Crew 7, Power Plants”
“Hedger, W.A.”,SN,28,Ordnance
“Hessong, M.R.”,PRAN,”22, 23″,Airframes
“Heying, J.R.”,AOAN,”28, 37″,”Crew 8, Ordnance”
“Hickey, M.J.”,AN,26,Line
“Hicks, T.L.”,AMSAN,”22, 35″,”Crew 6, Airframes”
“Hollander, M.E.”,AE2,33,Crew 4
“Howard, D.E.”,AN,”27, 34″,”Crew 5, Electric Shop”
“Hoy, W.A.”,AO3,”14, 15″,AIO
“Johnson, T.E.”,AN,”28, 36″,”Crew 7, Ordnance”
“Jones, R.D.”,PN1,”17, 19″,Personnel
“Joslin, W.S.”,AMH2,31,Crew 2
Keffer,,21,
“Knox, W.R.”,ADR3,26,Line
“Kofmehl, R.J.”,ATR3,”24, 30″,”Crew 1, Avionics”
“Kreutzer, R.L.”,ATN3,”24, 36″,”Crew 7, Avionics”
“Lakey, A.G.”,AN,25,Power Plants
“Long, W.L.”,AT1,”24, 41″,”Crew 12, Avionics”
“Lovett, J.C.”,AE2,37,Crew 8
“Low, J.R.”,AT2,34,Crew 5
“Luce, C.H.”,AT1,”24, 36″,”Crew 7, Avionics”
“Madison, I.”,AMS3,”22, 41″,”Crew 12, Airframes”
“Maxwell, G.D.”,AN,”22, 38″,”Crew 9, Airframes”
“Maxwell, R.B.”,AN,”25, 38″,”Crew 9, Power Plants”
“McGill, J.W.”,AO2,”28, 30″,”Crew 1, Ordnance”
“McKee, S.L.”,SN,29,Material
“Michael, N.L.”,PO1,15,
“Mitchell, M.W.”,AT2,”24, 40″,”Crew 11, Avionics”
“Morgan, J.E.”,AE1,27,Electric Shop
“Mullins, M.T.”,AN,37,Crew 8
“Mullins, R.”,ADR2,”25, 30″,”Crew 1, Power Plants”
“Murray, A.D.”,AT2,”24, 32″,”Crew 3, Avionics”
“Myers, G.D.”,ATR3,”24, 30″,”Crew 1, Avionics”
“Neagles, R.V.”,ABH1,26,Line
“Norbida, S.M.”,TN,”17, 19″,Personnel
“Norman, J.E.”,AMS3,”22, 34″,Crew 5. Airframes
“Nye, D.E”,AN,15,AIO
“Obrecht, C.D.”,AN,28,Ordnance
“O’Quinn, L.R.”,PN3,19,
“Osborne, F.R.”,AO3,”28, 32″,”Crew 3, Ordnance”
“Overton, L.C.”,ATR3,”24, 35″,”Crew 6, Avionics”
“Parton, D.J.”,AT2,31,Crew 2
“Paschal, H.”,AT2,”24, 32″,”Crew 3, Avionics”
“Peterson, H.L.”,ADR3,25,Power Plants
“Pettibone, W.J.”,AMS3,22,Airframes
“Philpot, W.”,ATR3,”24, 40″,”Crew 11, Avionics”
“Ponamsky, C.D.”,AN,22,Airframes
“Prickett, G.T.”,AE1,27,Electric Shop
Ray,,17,Personnel
“Reece, M.L.”,AO3,31,Crew 2
“Reeder, A.G.”,AT1,”24, 38″,”Crew 9, Avionics”
“Reynolds, B.B.”,ADR3,25,Power Plants
“Reynolds, P.R.”,AN,”22, 32″,”Crew 3, Airframes”
“Rice, R.G.”,AA,15,
“Richard, P.J.”,AA,26,Line
“Richardson, N.”,AO2,”28, 33″,”Crew 4, Ordnance”
Riddell W.E.,ATR3,”13, 15″,Communications
“Rose, E.J.”,AT1,”24, 30″,”Crew 1, Avionics”
“Russell, C.W.”,AN,25,Power Plants
“Sargent, N.N.”,ADR2,25,Power Plants
“Schaeffer, T.E.”,AMS1,22,Airframes
“Schnitker, H.C.”,AMH1,22,Airframes
“Schreffler, F.J.”,ATR3,”24, 38″,”Crew 9, Avionics”
“Scott, L.G.”,AA,28,Ordnance
“Sheffer, J.V.”,AA,28,Ordnance
“Sheffield, D.R.”,AA,28,Ordnance
“Shofstall, C.E.”,ADR1,25,Power Plants
“Smith, J.B.”,AA,26,Line
“Spector, S.H.”,AEAN,”18, 19″,Education
“Stegall, J.H.”,ADR3,34,Crew 5
“Stephens, T.M.”,ATAN,34,Crew 5
“Stewart, J.E.”,ATRAN,24,Avionics
“Talley, J.F.”,AN,”14, 15″,AIO
“Thomas, R.C.”,AT1,37,Crew 8
“Thorsett, L.L.”,AE3,27,Electric Shop
“Tuchtenhagen, B.L.”,AT2,31,Crew 2
“Vollmer, J.A.”,ADR3,25,Power Plants
“Ward, R.A.”,AD1,21,
“Wasmer, R.E.”,PH2,15,
“Weimer, R.W.”,AE1,38,Crew 9
“Welch, L.W.”,ADR1,31,Crew 2
“Whitwell, E.E.”,AMH3,39,Crew 10
“Wiezycki, T.H.”,ATR3,”24, 38″,”Crew 9, Avionics”
“Wilber, R.H.”,AO1,28,Ordnance
“Williamson, K.”,AE2,27,Electric Shop
“Winslow, K.W.”,ATR3,”24, 35″,”Crew 6, Avionics”
“Womack, B.L.”,AK2,”28, 29″,Material
“Woodman, J.R.”,ADR3,25,Power Plants
“Wynn, W.”,AN,28,Ordnance
“Young, G.L.”,AD1,40,Crew 11
“Zafran, R.”,ATR3,36,Crew 7
“Zartman, J.V.”,ATR3,24,Avionics
“Zonkel, J.P.”,AOAN,28,Ordnance
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1959 – 1960 VP-4 Squadron Roster

VP-4 SQUADRON ROSTER FOR 1959-60

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Name,Rank,Photos on Page(s),Position
“Donnelly, Grant L.”,CDR,”6, 12″,C.O. Apr 1959 – Apr 1960
“Constance, Walter E.”,CDR,”7, 32″,X.O. – C.O. Apr 1960 – May 1961
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[table caption=”Officers” width=”500″

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Name,Rank,Photos on Page(s),Position
“Allen, R.J.”,LT,18,Crew 4
“Anderson, E.K.”,LTJG,”32, 61″,Asst Admin – Crew 11
“Beesley, H.L.”,LT,26,Crew 8
“Bentley, J.D.”,LTJG,”14, 64″,Education Off – Crew 2
“Bowling, K.R.”,LTJG,”14, 74″,Comm Off – Crew 2
“Brady, C.G.”,LCDR,”14, 76″,Safety Off – Crew 2
“Breckon, R.L.”,LTJG,”16, 78″,Records & Reports – Crew 3
“Buck, E.R.”,WO,”88, 89″,Avionics Off
“Busch, K.L.”,ENS,”70, 73″,Asst ECM
“Carpenter, E.C.”,LCDR,”16, 69″,Flight Off – Crew 3
“Cashman, J.M.”,LTJG,”26, 73″,ECM Off – Crew 8
“Chaires, C.A.”,LTJG,”32, 70″,Logs & Records – Crew 11
“Colburn, F.F.”,LTJG,30,Crew 10
“Culbertson, W.J.”,LTJG,”32, 74″,Asst Comm – Crew 11
“Dudley, S.F.”,LCDR,”30, 61″,Admin Off – Crew 10
“Dunmire,”,LTJG,20,Crew 5
“Fassula, R.F.”,LT,”24, 79″,Planning Off – Crew 7
“Ferkin, D.J.”,LTJG,”24, 70, 116″,Schedules Off – Crew 7
“Fleenor, J.G.”,ENS,79,Asst Planning Off
“Ford, G.R.”,LTJG,”18, 71″,Special Weapons – Crew 4
“Gallaher, E.J.”,ENS,”24, 72″,Crew 7
“Garretson, A.S.”,LTJG,79,
“Gibbs, T.E.”,LCDR,”22, 69″,Asst Ops – Crew 6
“Giles, J.K.”,Capt USAF,”34, 70″,Training Off – Crew 12
“Gilpin, C.D.”,LCDR,”20, 78″,Quality Control – Crew 5
“Hagenlocker, R.H.”,ENS,80,Power Plants Off
“Harvey, D.D.”,LTJG,”18, 75″,Asst Nav – Crew 4
“Herman, R.W.”,LTJG,71,Asst Training
“Hoover, R.A.”,LCDR,”24, 78″,Maintenance Off – Crew 7
“Hunt, R.H.”,LTJG,”20, 74″,Asst Comm – Crew 5
“Ingerton, R.R.”,LTJG,”28, 75″,Navigation Off – Crew 9
Ketchem. W.H,LTJG,22,Crew 6
“Kirkland, T.J.”,LTJG,”16, 86″,Material Off – Crew 3
“Kraper, W.H.”,LTJG,”12, 95″,Armament Off – Crew 1
“Kuhn, J.P.”,LTJG,”12, 71″,Survival – Crew 1
“Myers, D.F.”,LTJG,”22, 83″,Aviation Equipment Off – Crew 6
“Nedry, R.D.”,LTJG,”26, 86″,Asst Material – Crew 8
“Newman, C.W.”,LTJG,63,Asst Personnel
“Nordhill, C.H.”,LT,”34, 63″,Personnel Off – Crew 12
“Oates, B.”,WO,”88, 89″,Asst Avionics
“Olds, C.A.”,LCDR,”16, 69″,ASW Off – Crew 3
“Ragen, J.C.”,LTJG,”14, 65″,First Lieutenant – Crew 2
“Riley, C.E.”,LTJG,”34, 61″,Asst Admin – Crew 12
“Roberts, G.W.”,LTJG,”20, 78″,Logs & Publications – Crew 5
“Roll, W.D.”,LCDR,”34, 69″,Operations Off – Crew 12
“Seipp, R.M”,LT,”28, 79, 84″,Maintenance – Crew 9
“Southall, C.M”,LT,”30, 84″,Line Off – Crew 10
“Stormo, A.C.”,LT,76,Flight Surgeon
“Strole, D.S.”,LTJG,”30, 72″,AIO Off – Crew 10
“Surrett, J.B.”,LTJG,”28, 84″,Asst Hangar Off – Crew 9
“Taylor, J.R.”,LTJG,87,Material
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[table caption=”Chiefs” width=”500″

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Name,Rank,Photos on Page(s),Position
“Barfield, C.B.”,ATC,”64, 89″,Avionics
“Blanchard, E.J.”,ATC,64,
“Debaecke, C.I.”,ATCA,”21, 89″,Avionics – Crew 5
“Derosett, J.”,AOC,95,Armament
“Donovan, V.J.”,ADC,69,
“Foster, A.W.”,AMCA,93,Airframes
“Hamel, A.A.”,ADCS,”79, 82″,
“Hitchcock, H.R.”,ATC,89,Avionics
“Jackson, L.L.”,AMCA,94,Airframes
“Meyers, A.S.”,ADCS,92,
“Myers, A.S.”,ADCS,81,Power Plants
“Rowley, W.J.”,ADC,85,Line & Hangar
“Salter, E.F.”,ATCS,”88, 89″,Avionics
“Scavlan, L.J.”,ATCA,88,Avionics
“Sexton, P.C.”,AMCA,93,Airframes
“Smith, H.G.”,ADCS,65,Leading Chief
“Starren, Q.T.”,ADCS,79,Maintenance
“Sullivan, T.F.”,AECS,92,Electric
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[table caption=”Enlisted” width=”500″

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Name,Rank,Photos on Page(s),Position
“Adams, D.”,AO1,”12, 13, 96″,Armament – Crew 1
“Alcazar, V.B.”,TN,66,Coffee Mess
“Allen, R.L.”,AEAN,”28, 29″,Crew 9
“Andreas, T.R.”,AB1,65,
“Arredondo, A.G.”,AT2,”30, 31″,Crew 10
“Ball, J.R.”,AE1,”27, 92″,Electric – Crew 8
“Barker, M.W.”,AN,72,
“Barrett, C.W.”,ATAN,”16, 25″,Crew 7
“Beck, A.A.”,AT1,”27, 89″,Avionics – Crew 8
“Bedard, R.R.”,AT3,”12, 13″,Crew 1
“Beers, R.D.”,ATNAN,”18, 19, 24, 90″,Avionics – Crew 4
“Beno, A.S.”,AD2,”30, 31″,Crew 10
“Berry, K.E.”,SN,62,
“Bierdman, L.”,AD3,”18, 19″,Crew 4
“Bishop, A.J.”,ATRAN,90,Avionics
“Boggs, R.H.”,AT2,”14, 15″,Crew 2
“Bolick, V.T.”,ATN3,91,Avionics
“Bonnett, D.B.”,ATSAN,”26, 27, 85″,Line & Hangar – Crew 8
“Boren, R.S.”,PR3,83,Aviation Equipment
“Bowden, N. Jr.”,AO3,”21, 95″,Armament – Crew 5
“Bowen, L.S.”,AN,92,Electric
“Bradford, R.H.”,ATR3,”22, 23, 90″,Avionics – Crew 6
“Brush, M.A.”,AD1,”80, 81″,Power Plants
“Byrne, R.C.”,AD1,”31, 33, 91″,Avionics – Crew 11
“Cartand, G.R.”,ATSAN,91,Avionics
“Clark, W.H.”,AA,64,
“Claydon, H.E.”,AD1,”22, 23″,Crew 6
“Coffman, J.L.”,AE2,”34, 35, 92″,Electric – Crew 12
“Colby, M.F. Jr.”,AO2,”28, 29, 95″,Armament – Crew 9
“Conness, R.D.”,AR,65,
“Convery, G.J.”,AT2,”17, 20″,Crew 3 – Crew 5
Cook,,90,Avionics
“Cortright, R.L.”,AD3,”20, 21″,Crew 5
“Creech, T.W.”,AD1,”20, 21″,Crew 5
“Curran, J.P.”,SA,85,Line & Hangar
“Cush, D.M.”,ATN3,”16, 17″,Crew 3
“Dabson,”,AE1,25,Crew 7
“Davidson, M.O.”,AT3,”18, 19″,Crew 4
“Davies, R.D.”,AEIAN,92,Electric
“Davis, J.B.”,ATS3,”28, 29, 91″,Avionics – Crew 9
“Day, W.H.”,AM3,”26, 27″,Crew 8
“Dean, E.B.”,AT3,”20, 21″,Crew 5
“Dickerson, R.C.”,PR2,83,Aviation Equipment
“Dickie, T.H.”,AN,85,Line & Hangar
“Dollison, W.R.”,ADR3,”80, 82″,Power Plants
“Doyle, B.L.”,AD2,”24, 25″,Crew 7
“Dudek, S.A.”,AA,74,
“Dunn, S.L.”,ATN3,”30, 31″,Crew 10
“Dunnivant, J.W.”,AT3,91,Avionics
“Eby, K.C.”,AO2,”30, 31″,Crew 10
“Eckel, J.P.”,AN,62,
“Egbert, J.C.”,YN1,61,
“Elmore, H.W.”,AM1,”16, 94″,Airframes – Crew 3
“Englehart, J.S.”,AN,68,Duty Driver
“Fehlman, G.L.”,AT2,”34, 35″,Crew 12
“Fields, G.L.”,AA,85,Line & Hangar
“Fritts, B.D.”,ADR3,”79, 81″,Power Plants
Garrisan,AN,80,Power Plants
“Garrison, J.R.”,AN,”86, 87″,Material
“Gillam, C.S.”,AN,”16, 94″,Airframes – Crew 3
“Gossell, H.P.”,AN,68,Duty Driver
“Gray, K.L.”,ADR3,81,Power Plants
“Hall, N.C. Jr.”,AO2,”14, 15, 95″,Armament – Crew 2
“Hanna, H.E.”,AO2,”16, 17, 96″,Armament – Crew 3
“Hanson, R.L.”,AM1,”14, 15, 94″,Airframes – Crew 2
“Hartline, F.L.”,ADR3,”14, 15″,Crew 2
“Haskins, B.J.”,AN,94,Airframes
“Hawkins, J.W.”,AD2,”18, 19″,Crew 4
“Heimbuecher, B.F.”,AE1,”16, 17″,Crew 3
“Heminger, J.C.”,YN3,62,
Herndon,AD1,80,Power Plants
“Hicks, R.L.”,ADR3,”30, 31″,Crew 10
“Higgens, M.A.”,AN,96,Armament
“Hill, D.G.”,ATS3,”30, 31, 62″,Crew 10
“Hill, D.L.”,ATS3,91,Avionics
“Hochberger, D.L.”,ATS3,”22, 23, 90″,Avionics – Crew 6
“Hopper, L.E.”,AT2,”20, 21″,Crew 5
“Huber, G.P.”,AT2,”34, 35, 67″,Duty Office – Crew 12
“Hunt, K.L.”,AN,”86, 87″,Material
Irwin,ADR3,80,Power Plants
“Jones, R.D.”,PN1,63,
“Kaplan, F.”,AT3,”12, 13″,Crew 1
“Karlowski, R.G.”,AA,”30, 31, 94″,Airframes – Crew 10
“Karnes, J.R.”,AN,”80, 82″,Power Plants
“Keith, S.R.”,AT2,”12, 13″,Crew 1
“Kendrck, L.E.”,AA,71,
“Kenyon, L.W.”,AM2,”12, 13″,Crew 1
“Key, G.L.”,AD2,”34, 35″,Crew 12
“Killshek, S.J.”,AD2,82,Power Plants
“Knickerbocker, J.P.”,AN,86,Material
“Kofmeal, R.J.”,ATRAN,85,Line & Hangar
“Kosen, G.L.”,AD3,”26, 27″,Crew 8
“Land, D.K.”,ADJAN,62,
“Larson, L.J.”,AT2,”32, 33″,Crew 11
Lee,AN,17,Crew 3
“Lee, N.F.”,AD2,”28, 29″,Crew 9
“Levan, J.L.”,AT2,”26, 27, 90″,Avionics – Crew 8
“Lientz, F.J.”,AM3,”34, 94″,Airframes – Crew 12
“Lindsey, W.M.”,ATNAN,79,
“Long, W.L.”,AT1,”24, 25″,Crew 7
“Lovett, J.C.”,AEMAN,”33, 92″,Electric – Crew 11
“Low, J.R.”,ATS3,”24, 25, 89, 90, 91″,Avionics – Crew 7
“Luce, C.H.”,AT1,”22, 23″,Crew 6
“Manglicmot, S.”,TN,66,Coffee Mess
“Mann, T.P.”,AM1,”22, 23″,Crew 6
“Matheny, L.R.”,SN,71,
“Maxwell, G.D.”,AA,64,
“McCoy, F.H.”,ADR3,”22, 23″,Crew 6
“McGill, J.W.”,AO2,”34, 35″,Crew 12
“Michael, N.L.”,HM1,76,
Milligan,AD2,80,Power Plants
“Minton, S.T.”,AT3,”18, 19″,Crew 4
“Mitchell, B.B.”,AA,68,Duty Driver
“Mitchell, M.W.”,AT2,”32, 33″,Crew 11
“Moore, F.M.”,AN,74,
“Moore, R.C.”,AT1,”16, 17″,Crew 3
“Morgan, J.E.”,AE1,92,Electric
“Muehsam, F. J.”,ATAN,”14, 15, 90″,Avionics – Crew 2
“Mullens, R.”,AD2,”24, 25″,Crew 7
“Murray, A.D. Jr.”,AT2,”18, 19″,Crew 4
“Nanny, G.L.”,PNA3,63,
“Needham, M.K.”,AN,87,Material
“Newhouse, R.F.”,AD1,”16, 17″,Crew 3
“Norman, J.G.”,AMAN,”20, 21″,Crew 5
“Obrect, C.D.”,AA,66,Coffee Mess
“Osborne, F.R.”,AO3,96,Armament
“Parton, D.J.”,ATN3,”12, 13, 91″,Avionics – Crew 1
“Peoples, R.M.”,ADR3,”16, 17″,Crew 3
“Petters, J.J.”,AN,85,Line & Hangar
“Phillips, H.D.”,AMS3,85,Line & Hangar
“Plog, L.F.”,AA,75,
“Poafpybitty, K.G.”,AA,85,Line & Hangar
“Przyblo, A.F.”,AO1,”18, 19″,Crew 4
“Quin, G.M.”,ATR3,90,Avionics
“Quinn, F.M.”,ATR3,88,Avionics
“Quintero, A. Jr.”,ATRAN,90,Avionics
“Reed, C.W.”,AN,66,Coffee Mess
“Reeder, A.G.”,AT1,”14, 15″,Crew 2
“Rench, J.R.”,AN,92,Electric
“Rentfrow, H.R.”,AT3,”22, 23, 91″,Avionics – Crew 6
Reynolds,ADR3,80,Power Plants
“Riddell, W.E.”,ATAN,91,Avionics
“Rios, D.A.”,AD1,67,Duty Office
“Robinson, J.F.”,AD2,”12, 13, 81″,Power Plants – Crew 1
“Robles, F.”,AE2,”30, 31″,Crew 10
“Rose, B.J.”,AN,”80, 81, 82″,Power Plants
“Rose, E.J.”,AT2,”34, 35″,Crew 12
“Rose, J.R.”,ADJ3,80,Power Plants
“Sanders, F.G.”,AO2,”32, 33, 96″,Armament – Crew 11
“Sargent, N.N.”,AD2,”80, 82″,Power Plants
“Schnitker, H.C.”,AM1,67,Duty Office
“Schwen, C.A.”,ATAN,”28, 29, 89″,Avionics – Crew 9
“Scott, J.A.”,AN,74,Comm
“Scott, W.T.”,AMS2,”28, 29, 93″,Airframes – Crew 9
“Seagle, G.P.”,AMS3,85,Line & Hangar
“Sharp, G.W.”,AN,68,Duty Driver
“Shoemake, J.G.”,AMS2,94,Airframes
“Shofstall, C.E.”,AD2,80,Power Plants
“Slankard, J.K.”,AA,85,Line & Hangar
“Smith, T.J.”,AT1,”28, 29, 90″,Avionics – Crew 9
“Srodin, M.L.”,AN,83,Aviation Equipment
“Stagner, R.M.”,AD2,”26, 27″,Crew 8
“Stewart, R.A.”,AK1,87,Material
“Stirrup, J.C.”,AD1,”80, 82″,Power Plants
“Sutton, W.E. Jr.”,SN,83,Power Plants
“Swart, J.F.”,AO3,”26, 27, 95, 96″,Armament – Crew 8
“Tappan, G.R.”,AD2,”32, 33, 81″,Power Plants – Crew 11
“Tensmeyer, R.D.”,AA,72,AIO
“Thomas, G.G.”,YNT3,63,
“Thomas, R.C.”,AT1,”32, 33″,Crew 11
“Toby, R.S.”,AD3,”34, 35″,Crew 12
“Tuchtenhagen, B.L.”,AT2,”14, 15, 89″,Avionics – Crew 2
“Tucker, J.L.”,AO2,”24, 25, 96″,Armament – Crew 7
“Turgeon, Z.F.”,AD1,82,Power Plants
“Vaughn, J.D.”,ATSAN,73,
“Waechter, M.W.”,AN,85,Line & Hangar
“Walters, L.E.”,AD3,”12, 13″,Crew 1
“Ward, R.A.”,AD1,82,Power Plants
“Wasmer, R.E.”,PH2,129,
“Weimer, R.W.”,AE2,20,Crew 5
“Welch, L.W.”,AD2,”14, 15″,Crew 2
“Wells, L.F.”,AD1,”28, 29″,Crew 9
“West, C.D.”,AMS3,94,Airframes
“Wilber, R.H.”,AO1,”22, 23, 96″,Armament – Crew 6
“Williams, J.H.”,PR1,83,Aviation Equipment
“Wilson, W.W.”,AM3,”32, 33″,Crew 11
“Worthington, B.H.”,AT2,67,Duty Office
“Young, M.E.”,AM3,”24, 25″,Crew 7
“Young, S.R.”,AT3,”34, 35″,Crew 12
“Zafran, R.”,ATRAN,90,Avionics
“Zampko, H.”,AEMAN,”21, 92″,Electric – Crew 5
“Zandofsky, M.L.”,SA,”18, 19″,Crew 4
“Zartman, J.V.”,ATRAN,90,Avionics
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1958 VP-4 Squadron Roster

VP-4 Squadron Roster for 1958

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No,Name,Rank,Photos on Page(s),Position
,Commanding Officers,,,
1,”Clute, George S.”, CDR, 4, CO Apr 1957 – Apr 1958
2,”Griber, Peter A. M.”, CDR,” 3, 4″, CO Apr 1958 – Apr 1959
3,”Troendle, William B.”, CDR,”5, 64″, XO Apr 1958 – Apr 1959
,Officers,,,
4,”Anderson, E. K.”,LTJG,”48, 49, 73″,Crew 3 Schedules
5,”Armitage, M. J.”,LTJG,94,Asst Air Frames
6,”Bechtel, C. E.”,LTJG,74,Air Intelligence
7,”Bennett, D. C.”,LTJG,”52, 56, 100″,”Crew 5, 7 1st LT”
8,”Bowling, K. R.”,ENS,98,Personnel
9,”Breckon, R. L.”,ENS,”66, 77″,Crew 12 Navigation
10,”Buck, E. R.”,WO,”49, 89″,Crew 3 Electronics
11,”Calhoun, R. P.”,LTJG,”50, 51, 104″,Crew 4 Asst Gunnery
12,”Cashman, J. M.”,ENS,”66, 78″,Crew 12 Aviation Equipment
13,”Chairs, C. A.”,ENS,96,Asst Admin
14,”Conover, F. K.”,LTJG,”50, 51, 99″,Crew 4 Education
15,”Donnelly, G. L.”,LCDR,”46, 71″,Crew 2 Operations Off
16,”Dunmire, R. D.”,LTJG,”44, 72, 104″,Crew 1 Ops Special Weapons
17,”Ferkin, D. J.”,LTJG,102,Material
18,”Franklin, J. D.”,LTJG,”56, 96″,Crew 7 Asst Admin
19,”Garretson, A. S.”,LTJG,”52, 85″,Crew 5 Asst Power Plants
20,”Gremp, R. K.”,LTJG,”56, 99″,Crew 7 Education
21,”Hawkins, H. L.”,LTJG,”66, 74″,Crew 12 Aerial Mine Warfare
22,”Hays, J. F.”,LT,”52, 72, 78″,Crew 5 Ops Ground Training
23,”Healy, M. T.”,LTJG,77,Navigation
24,”Hetlinger, J. D.”,LTJG,”46, 76″,Crew 2 Communications
25,”Ingerton, R. R.”,ENS,”62, 80″,Crew 10 Line Operations
26,”Jones, S. W.”,LTJG,”64, 77″,Crew 11 Navigation
27,”Ketchum, W. H.”,LTJG,”54, 72, 103″,Crew 6 Ops Asst Material
28,”Koepernik, J. W.”,LTJG,”54, 75″,Crew 6 ECM
29,”Kraper, W. H.”,ENS,”46, 100″,Crew 2 Asst 1st LT
30,”Lones, J. J.”,LTJG,”44, 103″,Crew 1 Allotment Control
31,”Marovich, M.”,LTJG,”48, 85″,Crew 3 Asst Power Plants
32,”Mayo, E. M.”,LTJG,”54, 74″,Crew 6 Air Intelligence
33,”McCormack, W. E.”,LT,”44, 82″,Crew 1 Asst Maintenance Off
34,”Miles, L. G.”,LTJG,”54, 76″,Crew 6 Registered Pubs
35,”Miller, E. E.”,LTJG,60,Crew 9
36,”Mosely, M. A.”,LCDR,”52, 82″,Crew 5 Maintenance Off
37,O’Shaughnessy,LT,51,Crew 4
38,”Olds, C. A.”,LCDR,104,Gunnery
39,”Pendell, C. R.”,LT,”58, 72″,Crew 8 Flight
40,”Peterson, D. V.”,LT,”62, 71″,Crew 10 ASW
41,”Price, H. E.”,LTJG,”48, 74″,Crew 3 Weight & Balance
42,”Prochazka, H. R.”,LTJG,”48, 75″,Crew 3 Weight & Balance
43,”Richardson, J. P.”,LT,”56, 71″,Crew 7 Safety
44,”Roberts, G. W.”,LTJG,”58, 79″,Crew 8 Survival
45,”Roll, W. D.”,LCDR,”66, 96″,Crew 12 Administration
46,”Romine, W. E.”,LTJG,”50, 85″,Crew 4 Power Plants
47,”Schroeder, A. J.”,LTJG,”64, 76″,Crew 11 Asst Communications
48,”Seipp, R. M.”,LT,”56, 98″,Crew 7 Personnel
49,”Sills, M. D.”,LTJG,”60, 96″,Crew 9 Asst Admin
50,”Smith, Travis J.”,LTJG,49,Crew 3
51,”Southall, C. M.”,LTJG,”58, 96″,Crew 8 Asst Admin
52,”Spencer, L. L.”,LTJG,”48, 49, 83″,Crew 3 Logs & Records
53,”Sternquist, M. B.”,LTJG,”66, 99″,Crew 12 Per Diem
54,”Stormo, A.C.”,LT,78,Flight Surgeon
55,”Strole, D. S.”,ENS,74,Asst Air Intelligence
56,”Tedeschi, R. A.”,LTJG,”50, 51, 72″,Crew 4 Logs & Records
57,”Toney, J. S.”,LTJG,”60, 76″,Crew 9 Communications
58,”Wilson, E. K.”,LTJG,64,Crew 11
59,”Wilson, J. W.”,LTJG,”60, 89″,Crew 9 Electronics
60,”Winn, J. C.”,LTJG,”58, 94″,Crew 8 Air Frames
61,”Wylie, R. P.”,LTJG,”62, 83″,Crew 10 Asst Power Plants
,Chiefs,,,
62,”Barber, R. E.”,ADC,107,Staging Area
63,”Black, J. C.”,AOC,”73, 105″,Schedules Gunnery
64,”Blanchard, E. J.”,ARC,89,Electronics
65,”Bowerman, C. E.”,ADC,85,Power Plants
66,”Burnett, W. C.”,AEC,88,Electric Shop
67,”Derosett, J.”,AOC,”105, 106″,Gunnery
68,”Donovan, V. J.”,ADC,86,Power Plants
69,”Foster, C. E.”,AMC,94,Air Frames
70,”Grein, D. E.”,ATCA,”60,91″,Crew 9 Electronics
71,Handley,CPO,73,Schedules
72,”Kneiss, H. E.”,PNC,98,Personnel
73,Lyons,CPO,51,Crew 4
74,”McKee, D. F.”,AMC,”46, 94″,Crew 2 PC Air Frames
75,”Nay, F. E.”,ADC,84,Maintenance
76,”Oates, B. N.”,ATC,”89, 91″,Electronics
77,”Oxendine, W. T.”,ADC,44,Crew 1
78,”Parmley, L. N.”,ATC,”89, 90″,Electronics
79,”Phillips, J.”,ADC,84,Maintenance
80,”Poindexter, C.”,AOC,”98, 125″,Leading Chief
81,”Reed, D. F.”,ATCA,58,Crew 8
82,”Robinson, H. D.”,ADC,83,Maintenance
83,”Schimke, W. C.”,PRC,78,Aviation Equipment
84,”Scribner, R. L.”,BMC,101,1st LT
85,”Shaw, A. T.”,ADC,85,Power Plants
86,”Simpson, G. G.”,AEC,88,Electric Shop
87,”Skavlan, L. J”,ATCA,62,Crew 10
88,”Thompson, R. J.”,ATC,89,Electronics
,Enlisted,,,
89,”Abernathy, T. A.”,ADR3,107,Staging Area
90,”Adams, D.”,AD1,44,Crew 1
91,”Allen, D. S.”,AM3,”62, 94″,Crew 10 Air Frames
92,”Allen, H. V.”,ADR3,86,Power Plants
93,”Arrington, M. E.”,AEM2,64,Crew 11
94,”Arthur, C. D.”,AEM3,48,Crew 3
95,”Ashe, W. R.”,AOAN,”62, 105″,Crew 10 Gunnery
96,”Babcock, G. R.”,AD2,52,Crew 5
97,Bailey,SN,73,Schedules
98,”Ballew, M. E.”,AEM3,62,Crew 10
99,”Barmes, M. L.”,AT3,”62, 90, 93″,Crew 10 Electronics
100,”Beckley, D. L.”,ATSAN,89,Electronics
101,”Bellhorn, C. A.”,AN,99,Education
102,”Bentley, M. D.”,AE3,”46, 88″,Crew 2 Electric Shop
103,”Bernard, W. M. Jr.”,SN,98,Personnel
104,”Bevel, J. E.”,AOAN,105,Gunnery
105,”Bier, D. C.”,YN3,97,Admin
106,”Bondurant, K. D.”,AT1,”46, 92″,Crew 2 Electronics
107,”Bonnett, C. O.”,AN,81,Line Crew
108,”Bortle, P. W.”,AA,105,Gunnery
109,”Bouley, A. J.”,AK2,103,Material
110,”Broyles, I. L.”,AN,77,Navigations
111,”Bruno, R. J.”,AD3,85,Power Plants
112,”Buck, D. B.”,AN,76,Communications
113,”Buck, R. S.”,PR2,”78, 79″,Aviation Equipment
114,”Bute, N. R.”,ATAN,93,Electronics
115,”Butler, L. D.”,AE3,54,Crew 6
116,”Butorac, M. T.”,AB1,80,Line Crew
117,”Cagle, P. N.”,AN,101,1st LT
118,”Campbell, E. R.”,AEI3,88,Electric Shop
119,”Cantrall, R. W.”,PRSAN,”79, 87″,Aviation Equipment
120,”Carpenter, B. E.”,AE1,88,Electric Shop
121,”Carpenter, B. R.”,AN,”80, 81″,Line Crew
122,”Carr, H. A.”,AM1,94,Air Frames
123,”Carter, E.”,AN,80,Line Crew
124,”Carter, H. W.”,AN,99,Per Diem
125,”Cavanaugh, James M. P.”,AN,75,
126,”Chappell, H. W.”,AN,99,Per Diem
127,”Chaterdon, R. J.”,AN,80,Line Crew
128,”Chisholm, R. H.”,PRSAN,78,Aviation Equipment
129,”Claydon, H. E.”,AD1,”54, 87″,Crew 6 Power Plants
130,”Cleminson, R. A.”,SN,98,Personnel
131,”Cole, C. P.”,PRMAN,78,Aviation Equipment
132,”Collins, R. H.”,AN,”104, 105″,Gunnery
133,”Combs, J. C.”,AEM3,88,Electric Shop
134,”Consbruck, G. H.”,ADRAN,”86, 87″,Power Plants
135,”Cook, J. Y.”,AN,86,Power Plants
136,”Cook, M. E.”,ATN3,93,Electronics
137,”Corcoran, G. M.”,AN,103,Material
138,”Cross, H. W.”,YN1,97,Admin
139,”Cully, J. P.”,AO2,”48, 49″,Crew 3
140,”Dabson, H. L.”,AEAN,88,Electric Shop
141,”Dahlem, D. L.”,AMS2,95,Air Frames
142,”Day, J. A.”,AMHAN,95,Air Frames
143,”DeJesus, J. S.”,SN,78,Aviation Equipment
144,”Driesel, F. G.”,AN,”102, 1003″,Material
145,”Duncan, L. D.”,AN,75,Weight & Balance
146,”Duncan, T. E.”,AT2,”64, 92″,Crew 11 Electronics
147,”Emmons, A. H.”,AT1,”52, 90″,Crew 5 Electronics
148,”Ernest, D. K.”,AM2,54,Crew 6
149,”Fajarit, R. F.”,SK3,”102, 103″,Material
150,”Fee, C. A.”,AN,81,Line Crew
151,”Foley, J. J.”,AT2,64,Crew 11
152,”Forliti, J. R.”,ADR3,”54, 87″,Crew 6 Power Plants
153,”Forrester, J. A.”,AN,100,1st LT
154,”Frazier, J. C.”,AM1,”44, 94″,Crew 1 Air Frames
155,”Froyd, W. M.”,AN,81,Line Crew
156,”Galik, J. A.”,AD1,56,Crew 7
157,”Gaspervich, W.”,AT3,”54, 92″,Crew 6 Electronics
158,”Glass, C. H.”,AB3,101,1st LT
159,”Glass, J. J.”,AN,52,Crew 5
160,”Glines, W. L.”,ADR3,48,Crew 3
161,”Glover, J. W.”,AN,99,Education
162,”Golden, C. G.”,AN,78,Aviation Equipment
163,”Hall, P. W.”,AT2,”51, 56″,”Crew 4, Crew 7″
164,”Handley, T. M.”,AN,100,1st LT
165,Hansen,70,ASDO,
166,”Hansen, K. H.”,AEM3,88,Electric Shop
167,”Hanson, F. L.”,AN,95,Air Frames
168,”Harden, D. R.”,AT3,46,Crew 2
169,”Harder, J. E.”,AN,101,1st LT
170,”Harder, K. A.”,AN,”81, 86″,Line Crew Power Plants
171,”Hargrove, R. M.”,AN,”80, 81″,
172,”Harris, J. T.”,AT3,”64, 91″,Crew 11 Electronics
173,”Hebbard, J. G.”,AN,95,Air Frames
174,”Herrera, P. M.”,AN,94,Air Frames
175,”Heyder, C. R.”,AT2,”48, 49, 93″,Crew 3 Electronics
176,”Hill, C. D.”,AM3,94,Air Frames
177,”Hill, H. L.”,AM3,97,Admin
178,”Holland, E. A.”,AT1,”66, 93″,Crew 12 Electronics
179,”Holmsten, L. W.”,AT2,66,Crew 12
180,”Holsey, J. N.”,AN,86,Power Plants
181,”Hudson, H. W.”,AT3,58,Crew 8
182,”Ingraham, P. J.”,AN,106,Gunnery
183,Isaacson,49,Crew 3,
184,”Jacobs, C. S.”,AT3,”90, 91″,Electronics
185,”Jensen, Eugene B.”,PHA3,125,Photo Lab
186,”Johnson, B. J.”,AMSAN,95,Air Frames
187,”Johnston, R. R.”,AE2,”52, 88″,Crew 5 Electric Shop
188,”Jurss, D. W.”,AT3,”50, 51, 90″,Crew 4 Electronics
189,”Karsten, L. R.”,ATR3,91,Electronics
190,”Kearn, M. G.”,AN,73,Schedules
191,”Kerins, W.”,AM1,64,Crew 11
192,”Key, G. I.”,AD2,58,Crew 8
193,”King, J. A.”,AT3,”58, 91″,Crew 8 Electronics
194,”Kittle, E. E.”,AD3,”86, 87″,Power Plants
195,”Kosiba, R.”,AT2,44,Crew 1
196,”Kott, Earl N.”,PH2,125,Photo Lab
197,”Kruger, D. R.”,AT2,52,Crew 5
198,”Largo, E. N.”,AD3,”66, 86″,Crew 12 Power Plants
199,”Leintz, F. J.”,AN,95,Air Frames
200,”Lester, L. N.”,AT1,”50, 51, 91″,Crew 4 Electronics
201,”Lewis, E. L.”,AD3,86,Power Plants
202,”Lutes, R. M.”,AT2,”49, 91″,Crew 3 Electronics
203,”Lyke, J. R.”,AD3,83,Maintenance
204,”Maham, M. L.”,AT3,”66, 91″,Crew 12 Electronics
205,”Maki, W. E.”,AO1,”46, 47, 105, 106″,Crew 2 Ord Gunnery
206,”Martin, H. C.”,AN,103,Material
207,”Martindale, R. M.”,AEM3,66,Crew 12
208,”Maynes, A. B.”,AN,”80, 81″,Line Crew
209,”McClendon, J. A.”,AN,76,Communications
210,”McMannamy, J. K.”,AD2,52,Crew 5
211,”McPherson, C. K.”,AN,87,Power Plants
212,”McVinnie, J. L.”,AOAN,106,Gunnery
213,”Melton, N. W.”,AN,76,Communications
214,”Mikell, B. M.”,AN,78,Aviation Equipment
215,”Milauckas, J. W.”,AE3,”44, 86″,Crew 1
216,”Miles, E. R.”,ADAN,85,Power Plants
217,”Miller, D. C.”,AT2,50,Crew 4
218,”Miller, R. J.”,AD3,44,Crew 1
219,”Montano, L. F.”,AO3,”66, 106″,Crew 12 Gunnery
220,”Moore, R. E.”,AD2,”64, 87″,Crew 11 Power Plants
221,”Morris, J. A.”,AMSAN,95,Air Frames
222,”Morrisett, V. B.”,SN,97,Admin
223,”Mullins, R. N.”,AD2,85,Power Plants
224,”Munroe, D. A.”,ADR3,”58, 86″,Crew 8 Power Plants
225,”Murray, E. F.”,AMSAN,”94, 95″,Air Frames
226,”Neavear, E. D.”,AM2,95,Air Frames
227,”Nelson, D. A.”,AD3,”64, 86″,Crew 11 Power Plants
228,”Nerbonne, L. T. Jr.”,ATAN,92,Electronics
229,”Nichols, R. L.”,ATAN,”44, 92″,Crew 1 Electronics
230,”Osborne, T. E.”,AN,97,Admin
231,”Page, N. R.”,AN,106,Gunnery
232,”Patten, F. J.”,AM1,50,Crew 4
233,”Pendarvis, P. R.”,AO3,106,Gunnery
234,”Perdue, D. C.”,AN,75,ECM
235,”Peterson, D. A.”,ATAN,”56, 92″,Crew 7 Electronics
236,”Piction, B. K.”,AKAN,103,Material
237,”Pipes, E. J.”,AO3,107,Staging Area
238,”Poole, J. L.”,AN,94,Air Frames
239,”Potter, W. E.”,AMS3,95,Air Frames
240,”Prather, T. G.”,AMS3,95,Air Frames
241,”Prendel, R.”,AN,81,Line Crew
242,”Price, D. C.”,AMSAN,94,Air Frames
243,”Price, H. W.”,AEM3,”58, 88″,Crew 8 Electric Shop
244,”Pruitt, L. A.”,AD1,85,Power Plants
245,”Puckett, J. B.”,AN,86,Power Plants
246,”Redd, W. N.”,AD2,”85, 86″,Power Plants
247,Reynolds,AE1,70,ASDO
248,”Richardson, H. L.”,AN,106,Gunnery
249,”Richardson, J. A.”,AMSAN,94,Air Frames
250,”Roach, W. B.”,AD1,”62, 87″,Crew 10 Power Plants
251,”Robbins, G. D.”,AT2,”54, 90″,Crew 6 Electronics
252,”Roberts, J. R.”,AA,81,Line Crew
253,”Roberts, P. W.”,AD3,”50, 87″,Crew 4 Power Plants
254,”Robinson, J. E.”,AD2,”56, 87″,Crew 7 Power Plants
255,”Roseboom, R. E.”,AEM3,88,Electric Shop
256,”Salik, W. F.”,AOAN,”105, 107″,Gunnery Staging Area
257,”Samora, I. F.”,AOAN,”54, 105″,Crew 6 Gunnery
258,Sanders,51,Crew 4,
259,”Sanders, F. C.”,AO2,64,Crew 11
260,”Sanders, P. G.”,AO2,”104, 105″,Gunnery
261,”Sarvis, J. O.”,AM3,48,Crew 3
262,”Sawyer, R. E.”,AT2,”48, 92″,Crew 3 Electronics
263,”Scott, H. J. Jr.”,AT3,”90, 92″,Electronics
264,”Scott, W. T.”,AM2,95,Air Frames
265,”Seiler, J. E.”,AM3,52,Crew 5
266,”Sell, J. R.”,AM3,103,Material
267,”Shamblen, R. P.”,AT2,93,Electronics
268,”Shanabarger, G. E.”,AM1,66,Crew 12
269,”Sheker, R. C.”,AT3,54,Crew 6
270,”Shofstall, C. E.”,AD2,87,Power Plants
271,”Slatter, R. W.”,AD3,85,Power Plants
272,”Spears, E. S.”,AT3,”46, 91″,Crew 2 Electronics
273,”Stagner, R. M.”,AD2,46,Crew 2
274,”Stewart, J. A.”,AN,”95, 101″,Air Frames 1st LT
275,”Stewart, P. A.”,AD2,46,Crew 2
276,”Stewart, R. A.”,AK1,102,Material
277,”Stout, B. R.”,AOAN,”51, 52″,”Crew 4, Crew 5″
278,”Strassman, R. J.”,AD3,83,Maintenance
279,”Sullivan, J. P.”,AMHAN,95,Air Frames
280,”Swalley, L. A.”,AN,”105, 106″,Gunnery
281,”Swart, J. F.”,AOAN,”105, 106″,Gunnery
282,”Telfair, I. N.”,SA,100,1st LT
283,”Thomas, W. J. Jr.”,PN3,98,Personnel
284,”Trotter, J. E.”,AN,81,Line Crew
285,”Vancil, R.”,AA,101,1st LT
286,”Varnum, L. J.”,AN,81,Line Crew
287,”Walker, T. D.”,AO3,50,Crew 4
288,”Ward, G. D.”,AEM3,107,Staging Area
289,”Wells, L. E.”,AD1,”66, 87″,Crew 12 Power Plants
290,”Welson, D. A.”,AD3,86,Power Plants
291,”Whalen, B. V.”,AO1,58,Crew 8
292,”Wiberg, L. E.”,ATR3,”56, 93″,Crew 7 Electronics
293,”Wiggine, W.”,AM3,95,Air Frames
294,”Wilber, R. H.”,AO1,105,Gunnery
295,”Wilcox, G. D.”,AT3,93,Electronics
296,”Wildberger, J. D.”,ATR3,90,Electronics
297,Williams,49,Crew 3,
298,”Wyneken, R. A.”,ADR3,”62, 87″,Crew 10 Power Plants
299,”Yeager, A. F.”,AM2,”56, 95″,Crew 7 Air Frames
300,”Yellen, G.”,AM1,”58, 94″,Crew 8 Air Frames
301,”Young, B. R.”,AA,73,Schedules
302,”Young, G. J.”,AD2,”48, 49″,Crew 3
303,”Young, Gerald U.”,AM3,125,Photo Lab
304,”Young, H. H.”,AD1,85,Power Plants
305,”Young, R. E.”,AN,81,Line Crew
306,”Zazzaro, G.”,AB2,101,1st LT
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Japan considering sale of P-1 maritime patrol planes to UK

Kawasaki P-1Japan is reportedly planning to sell Kawasaki P-1 submarine-hunting patrol planes to the UK.

The planes could replace the UK Royal Air Force’s Nimrod jets and would be Japan’s first major military deal outside the Asia-Pacific region, if finalised.

Any possible deal could reach $1bn and would be a major step forward in Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s initiative to export arms after decades of self-imposed restrictions, Reuters reported.

A UK Ministry of Defence spokesperson was quoted by media sources as saying: “We will continue to assess future requirements ahead of a decision in the next strategic defence and security review in 2015.”

An undisclosed Japanese source said: “If the UK gives it serious consideration, then the P-1 will garner attention internationally.”

However, the UK has not confirmed its plans regarding the procurement of maritime patrol planes, having abandoned an order for nine BAE Systems-built aircraft in 2010 because of delays and rising costs.

Kawasaki Heavy spokesperson Teppei Kobayashi said: “We are not aware of the discussion so we can’t comment.

“In general, it is a matter of national policy, so if there is a decision that results in an order, we will follow that.”

Since the lifting of restrictions on military exports in April, the Japanese Defence Ministry has been considering deals to sell submarines to Australia and sea jets to India.

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Reposted from: http://www.naval-technology.com/news/newsjapan-considering-sale-of-p-1-maritime-patrol-planes-to-uk-4485798

 

Lost contacts

Below is a table of all the shipmates we had contact information for in the past, but as of January 27, 2015 none of the contact information we had was valid.

If you see a shipmate on here, AND you have good contact information for that person, please contact the VP-4 Association Database Admin via email and send us their contact info.

[table caption=”Lost Contacts by name” width=”500″ colwidth=”20|100|50″ colalign=”left|left|right”]
Last Name,First Name,Service Years
Barnes Jr.,Charles R.,VP4 65-67
Beecham III,Harry J.,VP4 81-84
Blackburn,Michael,VP4 82-84
Blair,Boyd L.,VP4 54-57
Brown,Jerried,VP4 70-73
Brummitt,William,VP4 47-51
Burkholder,Charles D.,VP4 82-82
Burns,Joel A.,VP4 83-86
Burrows,Lynn,VP4 78-82
Buser,John,VP4 07-09
Carey,William L.,VP4 79-82
Carr,Gary,VP4 77-80
Cheyney,David,VP4 83-88 and 91-94
Cogan,Michael,VP4 64-66
Cole Jr.,Calvin C.,VP4 66-68
Conrad,David F.,VP4 83-84
Delia,Anthony G.,VP4 82-85
DeLuca,Mark A.,VP4 81-84
Dietrich,Robert,VP4 86-88
Downs,Arthur,VP4 81-84
Edgecomb,Richard W.,VP4 77-80
Edwards,James,VP4 72-75
Elliott,Marc,VP4 79-82
Erickson,Richard C.,VP4 83-86
Farley,Leslie,VP4 79-82
Farrar,Charles E.,VP4 47-51
Fowler,Richard L.,VP4 56-57
Gallinger,Warren L.,VP4 75-78
Guyle,James D.,VP4 62-64
Johnson,Thomas,VP4 80-83
Keefer,Jack,VP4 74-77
Keller,Richard F.,VP4 81-84
Kruse,Terry S.,VP4 76-79
LaBeouf,Alan,VP4 82-85
LaPierre,Valmore,VP4 63-67
Largo,Ed,VP4 57-59
Leslie,George R.,VP4 83-84
Levenhagen,Marcy W.,VP4 91-95
Linder,Darryl O.,VP4 81-84
Lovings,Elmer A.,VP4 61-63
Lowe,James,VP4 74-77
Lucio,Robert E.,VP4 75-75
Lyons,Scott K.,VP4 78-81
Martinez,Victor A.,VP4 81-84
McCarthy,Mike,VP4 71-74
McCrindle,Adriana,VP4 93-97
McQuilkin,Roger W.,VP4 79-84
Megow,Randy,VP4 93-93
Meighen,Thomas J.,VP4 66-68
Mikkila,John A.,VP4 81-84
Nast,Bruce,VP4 86-89
Nicholson,Randy,VP4 81-84
Piotrowski,Francis S.,VP4 83-86
Rawson,George,VP4 99-99
Remke,Robert J.,VP4 80-83
Revai,Joseph W.,VP4 77-80
Reynolds,Thomas,VP4 60-65
Robinson,Charles,VP4 53-55
Russell,William F.,VP4 83-86
Salyers,William J.,VP4 79-83
Short,Randal,VP4 83-84
Smith,Richard J.W.,VP4 56-58
Smith,Donald A.,VP4 79-81
Spoerl,Dave,VP4 94-97
Stephenson,Mark,VP4 93-99
Stevich,David L.,VP4 83-86
Stivers,Charles,VP4 75-79
Stubbs,Jelani,VP4 79-79
Tattan,Michael D.,VP4 84-87
Thomason,James,VP4 83-86
Vance,William A.,VP4 75-76
Vanoss,Henry P.,VP4 83-86
Vaughn,John,VP4 59-62
Winters,Phillip A.,VP4 83-86
Yeager,Albert,VP4 57-59
Yoder,Gregory J.,VP4 79-80
Zemaitis,Steven,VP4 95-98
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Email database@vp4association.com if you have good current contact information on any of the shipmates listed above.

Rothman, David L. MS1 USN (Ret) VP-4 1974 – 1977

Fallen ShipmateMS1 David L. Rothman served in VP-4 as AW3 then AW2 from 1974 to 1977. He flew with Crew 11
MS1 David L. Rothman – US Navy Veteran, Susanville, CA The Patriot Guard Riders having been invited by the family of fallen US Navy Veteran, MS1 David L. Rothman, to stand and honor during his Interment service at the Diamond Crest Cemetery, Susanville, CA. 96130. MS1 David L. Rothman served his country proudly from 21 Dec 1973 to 30 Apr 1994. MS1 David L. Rothman entered the US Navy at the end of the Vietnam War and served as an Aircraft Acoustic Operator flying in US Navy P-3’s. Later in his career, he became an instructor in Anti Submarine Warfare until his separation in Apr 1994. After serving in the US Navy, David Rothman was actively involved with the VFW and American Legion in Susanville, serving as the Van Ride Coordinator for Veterans needing travel arrangements to the VA Hospital in Reno, NV. until his retirement. MS1 David L. Rothman was a proud US Navy veteran. Because of his love of life, his sense of humor and his love for his family, he will be missed by many.”

Victoria Rothman loving wife of David Rothman died on November 13, 2014 after a long battle with Lung Disease.
While flying as an AW, Dave was assigned to VP-4 (74-77), VP-6 (78-82), VP-31 (82-85) and VP-48 (85-89)

New Cruise Books added

Hi folks,

We have added a couple of new cruise books to the photo gallery @ http://gallery.vp4association.com

  • The 1972 Deployment to NAS Cubi Point
  • The 1974 Deployment to NAS Okinawa

 

To go with the new Cruise books, here is the list of all VP-4 cruise books currently posted:

  • 1958 Cruise Book
  • 1959-60 Cruise Book
  • 1961 Cruise Book
  • 1962 Cruise Book
  • 1964-65 Cruise Book
  • 1967 Cruise Book
  • 1968-69 Cruise Book
  • 1969-70 Cruise Book
  • 1971 Cruise Book
  • 1972 Cruise Book
  • 1974 Cruise Book
  • 1975 Cruise Book
  • 1977 Cruise Book
  • 1979-80 Cruise Book
  • 1982 Cruise Book
  • 1983-84 Cruise Book
  • 1989 Cruise Book
  • 1990-91 Cruise Book

Passing of VP-4 Vet Richard L. TODD AN VP-4 1963 – 1965

Todd, Richard L. 2 Todd, Richard L. 1Richard Lee Todd, born May 4, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, resident of Santa Barbara County, California for the last 34 years, passed away January 12, 2015 in Santa Barbara at the age of 69. He is survived by his spouse, Katharina Todd, their daughter, Elizabeth Wright, a son and daughter from a previous marriage, Michael, Ginger and step-daughter Tammy, as well as a younger sister, Patricia Tiffany, four older brothers, Ralph, George, Robert and James Todd and their families.

Richard grew up in Redondo Beach, California, attending Aviation High School. He enlisted in the Navy for three years on May 14, 1962, serving in VP-4 from Feb 1963 to Mar 1965 as an Airman working in Power Plants. His tour took him to Washington, Hawaii and Okinawa.

Richard’s civilian life in California included working for two different telephone companies as an installer, ten years as Assistant Ground Crew Chief of Goodyear Airship Operations (the “Blimp”) in Carson, and twenty years as an Assistant Manager for his oldest brother Ralph’s plumbing business, Todd Pipe & Supply in Buellton.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 17, at Loper Funeral Chapel with Military Funeral Honors rendered at the graveside at Oak Hill Cemetery in Ballard. Family and friends gathered at the Mendenhall Museum afterwards in Buellton.

Residing in Solvang, California, for the last 33 years, Richard loved fishing, gardening, genealogy, poetry and tinkering with old radios and clocks. Above all else he loved his family and made it his life’s mission to make sure they were happy. His sense of humor and his unconditional willingness to help others will be sorely missed.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations can be made to Richard’s favorite charity, Camp del Corazon (campdelcorazon.org) (818-754-0312).
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newspress/obituary.aspx?pid=173862090

Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager
database@vp4association.com

Passing of VP-4 Vet Harry Hill HUDGINS LCDR USN (Ret) VP-4 1947 – 1949

July 25, 1928 – June 09, 2013

Fallen ShipmateLCDR Harry Hill Hudgins, 84, retired from USN as Aviation Maintenance Instructor passed away June 9, 2013. He is survived by his children, Richard Hudgins (Diane Deason), Carol Perry (Mike), Susan Rinehart (Bill) and Mark Hudgins (Angela). Also the mother of his children Sally Hudgins, and longtime companion, Lela Willette. He leaves four grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Bartlett Funeral Home, 5803 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN has charge of services. Visitation Wednesday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, June 13, from 6-7 p.m. with memorial service following. Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, TN.
Harry enlisted in the Navy 13 Nov 1946 at the age of 18. He served in VP-4 from 1947 to 1949 as an Aviation Machinist Mate. He left the enlisted ranks on 25 June 1958 when he was commissioned an ENS LDO Aviation Maintenance Officer. His career progressed in that field and led to his advancement to LCDR on 1 July 1967.

Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager

Passing of VP-4 Vet Howard “Rex” Lincoln AFCM USN (Ret) VP-4 1965 – 1969

Howard Lincoln 1965 -1969 Howard Lincoln 1965 -1969Howard “Rex” Lincoln, 69, of Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 8, 2012. The eldest of two sons, he was born Oct. 4, 1943, in Winfield, Kan., to Marcella and Weldon Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his mother. Rex served in the U.S. Navy for 31 years, retiring as command master chief of the USS Abraham Lincoln. While in the U.S. Navy, he lived all over the country, as well as in Italy, leaving an indelible mark on everyone he met. He spent the last 10 years in Las Vegas. He is survived by his father, Weldon “Abe” Lincoln of Las Vegas; his wife, of 35 years, Suzanna Lincoln; sons, Joshua Lincoln of Las Vegas, and Thomas Lincoln of New York City; brother, Weldon “Linc” Lincoln (Cindy) of Ione, Calif.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family whom he loved. His many friends and family will all miss his wit, humor and keen intellect. He’s gone too soon. There will be a private family service and Naval burial at sea.

While serving in VP-4, Rex was an ADJ1 flying as a Flight Engineer on Crew 11 on the 1967 deployment and on Crew 2 during the 68-69 deployment.

Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager

Passing of VP-4 Vet Stephen S. MELNICK AO2 VP-4 1966 – 1970

Melnick 67 Melnick 68-69

Stephen Melnick(February 05, 1948 – December 27, 2014), 66, of Port Richey, Florida, died December 27, 2014.

He was a US Navy, Viet Nam Veteran and is survived by his companion, Lorraine; sons, Peter and Rob; brothers, Bruce, Peter; sister, Rita Ventura; and 8 grandchildren.
While assigned to VP-4, Stephen, known to his friends as “Toad”, flew as Ordnanceman on Crew 5.
Visitation was on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. There was a service at 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Condolences may be posted at http://www.prevattfuneralhome.com/obit.php

Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager

Video

Patrol Squadron Four (VP-4) Training Mission

Found this video of a VP-4 training flight that was taken during RIMPAC 2012.

VP-4 patch from training flightLooks like this is the flight that preformed the AGM-65 Maverick shot.  You can see the missile in the video still on the weapon pylon after take off.

Having the video of the training flight adds some substance to the photos that we already have.

Patrol Squadron Four (VP-4) Training Mission RIMPAC 2012. Courtesy Video | Navy Media Content Services | Date: 07.14.2012. P-3 Orion crewmembers assigned to Patrol Squadron Four head out on a training mission during Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2012. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the biennial RIMPAC exercise from June 29 – Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC, provides a unique opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are crucial to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2012 is the 23rd exercise in the series that began in 1971. U.S. Navy video Mass Communication Specialist Second Class (EXW) Sebastian McCormack.

Passing of VP-4 Vet Howard J. Krogh AO1 VP-4 1951 – 1955

I received the sad news yesterday that another VP-4 Vet has passed away.


Krogh, Howard J Krogh, Howard J. 3 Krogh, Howard J. 2
Howard J. Krogh died at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center on
August 20, 2014, after a brief illness. He was born to Howard P. and Hazel J. Krogh in Kennewick, Washington, on June 19, 1923. After his parents divorced when he was 4, Howard and his sister were raised by their father in Omak, Washington, and his two brothers went to live with their mother.

Howard worked as a dairy hand in Omak before joining the US Navy in February 1941. He served his country during World War II and the Korean War and was awarded several good conduct medals. It was in the navy that he learned to identify any ocean based on its color and chop, a skill he was quick to remind folks of.

Although described by his commanding officer in 1959 as “an excellent leader, firm in decision, and yet considerate and understanding,” Howard was perhaps best known for his sense of humor. He was a witty joker who sent original, and sometimes ribald, poetry to his appreciative siblings and friends.

Howard retired from active duty in 1960 as an Aviation Ordnanceman First Class. He spent the next 27 years employed by Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Inc., first in Sunnyvale, California, and later in Austin, Texas. Howard was a skilled bowler, carpenter, and fisherman. During his California days, he enjoyed time spent with good friends at Lake McClure, especially when it involved his beloved Boston Whaler.

Howard and the love of his life, Julia Bell, married in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1949. They spent the next 65 years together, mainly residing in Austin, Texas.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Roy Krogh and Glen Krogh, sister Blanche (Krogh) Hastings, and nephew Steve Krogh. He is survived by his wife Julia Krogh, daughter Holly Krogh and her husband Ross Whitwam, grandkids Lucy Whitwam and Henrietta Krogh, as well as several nieces and a nephew. His family feels fortunate that before his death Howard had the opportunity to reconnect with his nieces Sharon (Krogh) Pearson and Judie (Hastings) Doonan. The family also appreciates the care provided by the wonderful staff at Querencia Barton Creek during his short residency there.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at Querencia Barton Creek on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at 2:00 P.M.

Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978
VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager

2015 Reunion postings on the web

Hopefully we will get a good turnout for the reunion. Since Chad got our website and the Facebook page up, I have sent email notices to 1056 VP-4 vets in our database and 1007 VP-4 vets who are members of Navy Together We Served. Postcard notices were mailed to 469 contacts without valid email addresses. I sent the reunion info to Military.com, VPNAVY.com, the Fleet Reserve Association, and to Shift Colors, The Newsletter for Navy Retirees.

Hope to see you all next September.

Larry Hames
VP-4 1975 – 1978

VP-4 2015 Reunion in New Orleans, LA

Sign up now for the 2015 All Hands reunion of Patrol Squadron Four.

The VP-4 Association will be holding it’s bi-annual reunion in New Orleans, LA at the Crowne Plaza French Quarter New Orleans Hotel!  The reunion will be held September 9th through the 13th 2015.  Book now before the hotel rooms fill up.

Visit the VP-4 Association web site for more information on tours, hotel, and banquet options.

Special thanks to Military Reunion Planners (MRP) for their great planning and reunion setup.

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VP-4 fly-by 15 Nov 2014

A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft from to the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 conducts a fly-by with the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class John Herman/Released)

A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft from to the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 conducts a fly-by with the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class John Herman/Released)

A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft attached to the "Skinny Dragons" of Patrol Squadron FOUR (VP 4) conducts a fly by with USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer homeported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class John Herman/Released)

A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft attached to the “Skinny Dragons” of Patrol Squadron FOUR (VP 4) conducts a fly by with USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer homeported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class John Herman/Released)

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New photos of VP-4 for 29 October 2014

Here are a couple of new images of our VP-4 shipmates.

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Brandon Cardon signals to the pilots of Patrol Squadron 4's (VP-4) P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft that he has armed the aircrafts countermeasure dispensing system. VP-4 is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin Menhardt/Released)

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Brandon Cardon signals to the pilots of Patrol Squadron 4’s (VP-4) P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft that he has armed the aircrafts countermeasure dispensing system. VP-4 is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin Menhardt/Released)

Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron Four (VP-4) and Capt. Lance Scott, commodore Wing 2, pose for a photo for the Navy's 239th birthday. VP-4 is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin Menhardt/Released)

Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron Four (VP-4) and Capt. Lance Scott, commodore Wing 2, pose for a photo for the Navy’s 239th birthday. VP-4 is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin Menhardt/Released)

 

Batey, William S. W. LCDR USN (Ret) VP-4 1954 – 1955

Batey, William S. W.Lt. Cmdr. William S. Batey, 93, passed away July 4, 2014; quick with a joke, quick with a smile. Bill Batey was born August 9, 1920 in Lewis, Delaware. He served our country proudly in both World War II and The Korean Conflict. While serving in the Pacific, his supervisors gave their difficult students to Bill, teaching them how to fly from aircraft carriers.
While teaching them he found out two things about himself, the first, was the naval officer’s lack of math expertise needed, and second, that he was both good at teaching and enjoyed teaching others. This began his second career.
After retiring from the Navy, he went back to the University of Texas earning his teaching credentials and began teaching math to middle school students. He kept teaching on & on. In fact, he was ‘Educator of the Year’ in 1991-1992.
Bill finally retired at the age of 81 years young. He left a positive imprint those who came in contact with him and on those he taught.
May Bill rest in peace with his wife, Jane and daughter, Barbara.
Family links:
Spouse:
Mary Jane Batey (1923 – 2006)
Children:
Barbara Anne Batey Chakales (1944 – 2011)*

VP-4 Change of Command 2014

VP-4 Changes Command
Press Release
LTJG Alexandra Lewis
Patrol Squadron Four Public Affairs Officer.


Commander Eric M. Hanks relieved Commander M. Brett Thompson as Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron FOUR (VP-4) on June 18, 2014. The ceremony was held at Hangar 104 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay.

Commander Thompson, originally from Charleston, South Carolina, reported to VP-4 in March 2013 and became the squadron’s 64th Commanding Officer in August, 2013. Commander Thompson masterfully led the “Skinny Dragons” to exceptional levels of operational success. An inspirational leader with visionary foresight, he ensured maximum operational readiness during a dynamic Inter-Deployment Readiness Cycle in preparation for a multi-site SIXTH Fleet deployment. Under his direction, the squadron conducted a flawless Fleet Response Training Plan, executed 750 sorties encompassing 3,366 flight hours with an impressive 95% mission completion rate, surpassing 41 years and 250,000 hours of mishap-free flying. It is with heavy hearts that the squadron bids him farewell. Commander Thompson will continue his career in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii at U.S. Pacific Command. He and his sons, Michael and Kyle are thrilled for the opportunity to continue island life. When asked about his time serving as Commanding Officer, he stated, “This has been the absolute most rewarding tour in my entire nineteen year career. The men and women of VP-4 are professional, hard-working Americans. I am beyond proud of each and every one of them. The Skinny Dragon ohana are the greatest sailors I have ever served with.”

Commander Hanks reported to VP-4 in August 2013 as the Executive Officer. A native of Jennings, Louisiana, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1997 and went on to earn his Wings of Gold in August 1999. His previous flying tours include assignments to VP-16, VT-35 as an Advanced Maritime Instructor Pilot, and VP-9 as a Department Head. Commander Hanks’ additional tours included a tour on the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT and the U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany where he served in the J3-Operations.

Commander Hanks lives in Kailua with his wife, Renee, and they have two children, Lindsay and Hunter. When asked about becoming the newest Skinny Dragon Skipper, Commander Hanks enthusiastically commented, “I am thrilled for the opportunity to lead the Skinny Dragons into this upcoming deployment. I have the utmost confidence in their ability to excel and masterfully complete the mission..”

Replacing Commander Hanks as Executive Officer is Commander Jon E.. He also graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1997. He reports after working for the Deputy Director for Resources and Acquisition, Joint Staff in Washington D.C. CDR Spore is married to the former Jennifer Stites of Jacksonville, Florida, and they have three children, Mitchell, Landon, and Marian.

 

 

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Pezzei, Engelbert G. CAPT USN (Ret) VP-4 1962 – 1964

Pezzei, Engelbert 01 Pezzei, Engelbert 02CAPT Engelbert G. Pezzei USN (Ret) passed away in early June 2014. His daughter, Alice Tanita, told me that there is no additional info and an obituary was not published.

He was a LCDR and PPC of crew 5 while he served in VP-4 fron 1962 to 1964. He graduated from the School of Naval Warfare at the Naval War College in June of 1967. His later tours included duty as the Navigation Officer aboard USS Forrestal CVA-59 and as SECURITY/ADMIN OFFICER on the staff of GEN A.M. HAIG, JR., US ARMY SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER EUROPE. CAPT Pezzei retired 1 Sept 1975.

Photos are from VP-4 1962 Cruise Book and CVA-59 1971 Cruise book.