Bill Van Oosten

Profile Updated: June 26, 2017

Residing In:

Pontiac, IL USA

Year Reported aboard USS Seattle:

1968

Spouse/Partner:

Melody A. Wahl

Occupation:

semi- retired

Children:

andy 1978, paul 1981

Military Service:

US Navy

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What Years did you serve aboard the Seattle?

1968

What Division were you in while assigned aboard the Seattle?

medical dept.

What Rank were you on the Seattle?

hm2

Are you a Plank Owner of USS Seattle (AOE-3)

Yes

Are you a member of the decommissioning crew?

Comments:

retired from dupont in 2007 and have been working for them part since then. Melody and I have been spending the last 2 winters in Mesa, Az. We love it down there. That is why we have not made the last reunions.

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Ship Story:

i was assigned to bremmerton naval hospital from aug 1968 untill early 1969. was on ships shake down cruise and trip through panama canal. was on med. cruise. i was on the seattle untill i was discharged from the navy in 1971. before the seattle i was on the uss randolph cvs15.

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