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USS Agile (MSO 421) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Agile (MSO 421). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?

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There are 31 crew members registered for the USS Agile (MSO 421).

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Basinski, ErwinLTNov 1955 – Nov 1957Executive OfficerWe survived the Vickers Hydraulic pumps, including an episode where the rudders jammed at right full rudder in Guantanamo, while backing from a berth. No damage and no pain. Dudley Mills was the ship's Captain.
Taylor, JamesEM3Oct 13, 1956 – Jun 28, 1960mine division 83I was on the USS Agile MSO 421 from oct 1956 to July1960 was an EM nickname flash from Bloomington In
Traylor, EdQM2Jan 4, 1959 – Dec 10, 1960Operations
Jackson, HarryIC11960 – 1963EGreat ship, stayed in the navy, retired ICCS (SW)
Black, JimSM2Jan 4, 1960 – Dec 1962OPERATIONSSOME OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE, I ONLY REGRET THAT I DID NOT KEEP A LIST OF THE CREW MEMBERS I SERVED WITH. IF ANYONE HAS A LIST FOR MY TIME PERIOD I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE HEARING FROM THEM.
Hodges, BjET21961 – 1964OperationsMade lots of friends. Trying to get in touch with shipmates, but can't remember all their names. P
Jackson, Melvin ( Pat )ICFN, IC3Oct 1961 – 1963RWe took part in the Cuban Blockade. 1962. Hot and boring with a lot of time in Gitmo.
Brinson, FrankRD3Jun 1962 – May 1964OperationsGood ship. Small crew, everyone looked out for each other. Worked hard, had good liberty ports....except Gitmo.
Johnson, WilliamCOMMANDER1963 – 1965I served as comander of Mine Division 83 including a deployment with the 6th Fleet. On one occasion the Agile and Agressive was assigned to demonstrate a new mine hunting system to NATO allies. It was a great experience for me.
Buckley, RonYN11963 – 1964ComMineDiv83On staff Commander Mine Division 83. Transferred to the staff from USS Bulwark (MSO-425)
Kemp, SamRM21963 – 1965OpsSaw 3 names listed that I remember: ET2 Ben Hodges, DC1 Tom Kahler and Commander Johnson.
Race, CharlesSOG3Feb 1, 1963 – Dec 3, 1963Sonar CrewGreat Ship! Thouroughly enjoyed my time aboard. Had auto accident in Dec. '63 and spent the next 10 months in Hospital -- then discharged.
Kahler, ThomasDC1Jan 5, 1964 – Jul 7, 1967EngineeringMany good memories from my time in Agile. Made 2 Med cruises in her and numerous Carib and Gulf of Mexico deployments. Made many friends & shipmates while assigned in her and MinDiv 83 in Charleston. Retired in 1982 (LT/LDO)
Boudreau, Mikeen3Oct 10, 1964 – Sep 16, 1965engineroomworked on the diesels, messcooked, engineer on mwb. fun days, remember jeff , art from vt. about it.
Reynolds, HaroldSM3 PROMOTED TO SM4May 15, 1965 – Oct 6, 1965Operation, SignalmanI was on her to she went to the drydock and was xferred to Norfolk
Parker, JackETN-21966 – Jun 16, 1967OperationsI came to the Agile from the USS America where I specialized on one piece of equipment. On the Agile I was responsible for everything electronic-that was a rude awakening. An intermittent radar drove me nuts Great crew.
Stedd, RichardLt(jg)Mar 1966 – Oct 1967Engineering2 interesting deployments in less than 2 years. Great way to learn shiphandling. Best first tour for a J.O. Remember, iron men on wooden ships mess up your degaussing.
St. Onge, PeterETR2May 4, 1966 – May 10, 1967OperationsVery interesting to look back at the good times.
Smith, SteveYN 3Aug 1966 – Dec 1967Great memories, good friends. Unforgettable part of my life..
Scheel, TomET1Sep 1967 – Dec 1971OperationsGreat little ship. I miss the good & bad days!
Schirner, William / BillSTG3Oct 15, 1967 – Dec 3, 1968OperationsGreat ship and crew. Stationed in Charleston, S.C. Stayed in the Reserves and retired in 1986. There is an MSO organizaton and website minesweep sailors might be interested in seeing at http://www.minesweep.org/ or e-mail NMSOA@NMSOA.org.
Snyder, RichardEM31968 – 1969Charleston, SCWe were "Iron men on wooden ships" on the minesweeper USS Agile.
Korrell, HarryCAPTAIN USN (RET.)Aug 1968 – Nov 1971C.O.Wondefrful shipmates and wonderful ship.
Lukus, PaulDC21969 – 1974Damage Control
Shaff, DavidSeamanJun 4, 1969 – Apr 1, 1970Mineland
Valentino, JimEN2Sep 1969 – Apr 1971US navylike to here form all the old"wentworth ave" guys
Rodcay, RickRD2Feb 1970 – Jan 1971OperationsAgile was my last ship in my 4 years naval service. My last summer was spent in port most of the time as our engines were removed for repairs. Our softball team won the base championship. LCDR Korrell was a great C.O.
Short, BillEM2Apr 10, 1970 – Apr 13, 1971EFUN TIMES.
Szalankiewicz, Larry (Ski)FNMay 28, 1971 – Jul 10, 1972electricianthis was my last duty station. had a great time. would be great to talk to my old buddies again. i was one of the last wentworth street guys. remember the (PUB)
Bowen, DaveGMG3Jul 1971 – Jul 1972weaponsCharleston SC until decommissioned
Bruin, Eddysergeant (I'm from The Netherlands'have question)2010 – Jan 10, 2010HollandI'm Eddy Bruin from The Nethetlands making a scale model of an USS MSO ocean minesweeper. But then the original American vessel . Photo's are really necessary to make the model to a beauty. Please help me to finish the

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