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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20). 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 975 crew members registered for the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 – 1974 | 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1995 | 1996 – 1998 | 1999 – 2001 | 2002 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Langley, Carl L | OS2 | 1969 – 1973 | EW | Plankowner |
Montgomery, Cb | BT1 | 1969 – 1971 | Engineering | Last ship before retirement. Saved the best for the last. |
McCrea, Ken | HT2 | 1969 – 1971 | repair | plankowner, pre-commissioning at newport news |
Cheney, Dana | LI-3 | Jan 1, 1969 – Apr 1971 | X Div Print Shop Plank Owner | Plank Owner |
McKown, Mac | RMC | Jul 1969 – Apr 1973 | CR | |
Taverna, Anthony (Tony) | FR | Aug 1969 – May 20, 1971 | Plank Owner I | |
Lyon, John D. | CWO3 | Sep 1969 – Dec 1972 | OE | Plankowner |
Acevedo, Mario | MR3 | Sep 15, 1969 – Oct 15, 1972 | A Div---MR Shop-Plank Owner | I loved my stay on the Whitney. However, my proudest moment was when I was transferred. Walking down the Officers' Brow, the Boatswain whistle was blown and an announcement made-"MR3 Mario Acevedo-Plankowner Departing" |
Trimm, Lawrence | CS2 | Dec 1969 – Dec 1972 | Supply | Plank Owner |
Busch, Michael A. | DS2 | 1970 – Apr 15, 1974 | OE | Plankowner, Bluenose etc. Did'nt enjoy the Navy that much, but the ocean was awesome. There were plenty of great people on board, but I'll never forget when the Chaplains aid disappeared in the North Atlantic. |
Ramey, James | BM3 | 1970 – 1974 | 1st | Plankowner |
Stade, Tom | MMFN | 1970 – 1972 | engineering | |
Johnson, Herman (H.b.) | SH 2 | 1970 – Nov 17, 1973 | S-3 | I was member of the orgional crew (plank owner).I managered the crew's and officer's barber shop. cell # 404-313-4480. |
Cogley, Homer (Skip) | RM2 | 1970 – May 1971 | CR | I reported to Norfolk for the precommissioning detail and part of the crew that took her out on sea trials. Worked in tech control. Didn't appreciate what a great ship she was until I served on other ships. PLANKOWNER! |
Jenkins, William | SH2 | 1970 – 1972 | S3 | Met a lot of GOOD people, and will always remember the good times we had. |
Kuder, Timothy (Son Of John D.) | E6 | 1970 – 1973 | whitney | Would like to talk with some of the guys that served with my Father John D. Kuder on the USS Mount Whitney in the early 70's. |
Vandenberghe, Jim | ET1 | 1970 – 1971 | OE | Plank Owner. Made ETI while on board. Transferred to ET"B" School at T.I. then was assigned to a repair billet on T.I. Discharged 9-75. Loved my job on the "Big Guppy" and met some great shipmates, like ETCM Newman |
Tilton, Tilton | os3 | 1970 – Dec 9, 1971 | oi divison | plankowner,where is joe winters ,j.t. martin,eric wilhelm and other rd plankowners? |
Thornton, Bert | RM3 | 1970 – Feb 1973 | communications department | Plank Owner / The yeoman in the Communications Department office. Work for Cdr Byers and Lt Yanus |
Benson, Gerald (Benny) | SN | 1970 – 1973 | DECK | Plankowner - My experiences onboard the USS MOUNT WHITNEY LCC-20 left me with many proud fond memories of times and shipmates that will never be forgotten. |
Perry, Melvin | smsn | 1970 – Aug 1971 | visual communications | For t he short period I was aboard I gave my very best to be the best amongst my divisional peers.I LOVED being a signalman!! |
McKinley, Sean (Grandson Of Orlie Baird) | E-1 | 1970 – 1972 | 1st | I am a grandson of Cpt. Orlie B. If any of you have stories of my dear grandfather to share I am interested in them. He passed in '15 but his time on the LCC-20 was a point of pride. Thanks. http://tiny.cc/OrlieObit |
Vossmer, Donald A | MM 3 | 1970 – Feb 1974 | M Division | Plankowner Great crew to put the ship in commission. Cruises to many interesting ports with some great memories |
Williams, John E. (Eddie) | RM-2 | Jan 1970 – Dec 1972 | Communications | |
Broome, Horace | BM3 | Jan 15, 1970 – Sep 1970 | !st | BM1 foster was my LPO |
Leonard, Stephen "Dutch" | HMCS USN | Mar 15, 1970 – Apr 17, 1972 | MEDICAL | PLANK OWNER RETIRED ONBOARD APRIL 1972 |
Vincenzini, Richard ( Vince ) | SH3 | May 24, 1970 – Jan 15, 1973 | S3 | Great time, great guys and great destinations. Loved working in the barber shop. I have a lot of good memories. Plank owner |
Huff, Marcus | E3 | Jun 1970 – Apr 1973 | SHIP SERVICEMAN | STILL THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. RAN TWO STORES ONBOARD THE WHITNEY. |
Cobb, Joe | bm3 | Jun 4, 1970 – Jun 22, 1972 | 2nd | plankowner |
Rodriguez, Raul Roy | HT 3 | Jul 4, 1970 – Jul 4, 1974 | Repair | PLANK OWNER |
Lawhn, Robert | LTJG | Jul 16, 1970 – Dec 20, 1971 | Communications | I was on the commissioning crew. My primary assignment was RPS Custodian. Great memories of my service on the ship. Spent 40 years in the Environmental field in the electric power industry. |
Breslin, Michael | RM2 | Aug 1970 – Aug 1972 | CR | Plankowner |
Johnson, Joe | HM2 | Aug 1970 – Aug 1973 | Medical | |
Ertner, Jim | LTJG | Aug 1, 1970 – Apr 30, 1972 | MPA | Having "built" the ship while assigned as an Engineering Duty Officer at SupShip Newport News, I then became the first Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA) onboard Mount Whitney. |
Johnnie Tate, John | EN3 | Aug 30, 1970 – Aug 30, 1974 | A | Plankowner |
Carmelo, Correa | BM3 | Aug 30, 1970 – Jun 28, 1974 | 1st and 2nd | PLANKOWNER GREAT CREW. |
Bruner, Tom | PH 2 | Sep 1970 – 1972 | Intel | Plankowner |
Stanley, Rick (Steamer) | RM2 | Sep 1970 – Sep 1971 | CR | Plank Owner |
Roff, Charles | OSC | Sep 1970 – | OI | |
Jackson, Johnny | MR3 | Sep 1970 – 1973 | a | plankowner.lived in the barracks till we went on board.did the gitmo shakedown.med,north atlantic ,caribean and venasuada cruise |
Brune, William. "Brad" | YN3-YN2 | Sep 1970 – Jul 1972 | Admin: Captain's Writer / Education Petty Officer | Plank Owner! Capt's Writer to Orlie Baird. Ran Ed Office for LT. Arbogast,Navigator& Ed Officer. Proctored Ingrade Exams, taught GED. CPO Bobby P FORD hid my chits, destroyed ServRecrd, held up my YN2 9MTHS. For SPITE! |
Krampy, Joe | E-3 | Sep 1970 – Mar 1974 | Commisary | |
Aderholt, Steve | PH3 | Sep 1, 1970 – Dec 1, 1972 | intel | Plankowner |
Keating, Tim | CS3 | Sep 1, 1970 – 1971 | supply | I look back at my time on the boat with more affection than I had when I was there. Would like to hear from any plank owner. |
Broussard, George E | FTG2 holding E6 billot | Sep 3, 1970 – Feb 21, 1971 | FOX | Nucleus Crew weapons systems - several shakedown trips with civilian control prior to commissioning. Pretty much had full authority trained and got a striker into FT A schooll)
Outstanding Captain! Ollie Baird. View 'now' Photo |
Acevedo, Mario "Ace" | MRFN | Sep 15, 1970 – Nov 1, 1972 | A | PLANKOWNER |
Haggadone, Dave Haggadone | BM2 | Sep 15, 1970 – Jul 23, 1973 | 2nd | Plank Owner 2nd Ship I was on, but it was the best. |
Reno, Robert | SF3 | Sep 16, 1970 – Jun 25, 1972 | Repair | this was my second ship I was on the commisioning crew |
Powell, Ken | ETR-2 | Sep 20, 1970 – Jul 1, 1974 | OE-02 | FIrst duty after too long in school. Had a great time, best liberty ports in the Navy. |
Futch, Woody | shsn | Sep 29, 1970 – Aug 5, 1974 | s-3 | left the mt and went home to be a cop after a yr decided not what i wanted to do so reenlisted in the navy and retired after 25 yrs as SHCM (SW) |
Miller, John | OS2 | Oct 1970 – Dec 1972 | OX (Electronic Warfare) | Plankowner so where are you guys? Carl is listed, no Kenny, no Joe none of the others |
Pierrot, James | E3 | Oct 1970 – Sep 1972 | 1st | I am an original plank-owner, board the USS Mount Whitney LCC-20 while she was still being outfitted for sea trials at the Portsmouth Naval Station. I served on Admiral Moore's flag staff. |
George R. Valmonte, George | E-4 | Oct 1970 – Aug 1972 | commersary cook | Had a great time with my shipmates and friends that I came close.For me the cruises we took were an experience I will never forget.Especially Barcellona!Carmelo Correa, Tommy Krepps,Jimmy Greenberg if you read this, cotact me. PLANK OWNER |
Marucheau, Richard. ( Frenchy ) | CS3 | Oct 1, 1970 – 1972 | S2 | I was proud to have served I am a proud plank owner and January 28, 1972 I was sailor of the month back then I was a sn as a cook in the gallery . Hope to be a board her one more time before my time is up God bless your crew stay safe I love your ship |
Schultz, Dennis | SN | Oct 6, 1970 – Apr 28, 1972 | 1ST | Plank owner, 1st Div. Played guitar in ship's band, "Mt. Funk" and was in charge of the Capt's Gig, LP-5. Also ran the port sponson gear locker for a while. |
Cremer, Don, Crazy Wolf | IC3 | Oct 10, 1970 – Jan 30, 1972 | IC | Plank owner |
Link, Tim | GMG3 | Oct 10, 1970 – Dec 1, 1972 | Deck Third | On commissioning crew. Mount 31 gun captain. On Carib. cruise, Med. cruise, & N. Atlantic Cruise. |
Barker, Wayne | RM3 | Oct 13, 1970 – Feb 17, 1972 | Communications | Plank Owner and darn proud of it. |
Yankey, Mike | HT2 | Oct 19, 1970 – Aug 18, 1972 | Repair | Plankowner Served with some quality men who worked hard to commission the ship and get ready to serve. Remember Med Cruise,Gitmo, DC drills and lots of flight quarters. A great place to be. Would enjoy hearing from shipmates. |
Muckle, Ronald | SH2 | Oct 20, 1970 – May 14, 1974 | S-3 | PlankOwner Laundry, Barber Excited to share. I served with the best crew aboard the Mt Whitney, in all the units I served of my 24.5 years. The best crew and ship. We need to get together one more time. Cell 678 698 7052 ronmuckle@gmai |
Bequillard, Scott | BM | Oct 20, 1970 – Aug 20, 1974 | DECK | PLANKOWNER, LOOKING FOR PAST FRIENDS, JOE BILOTT, SALVADORE PUTANE,GREG BELCHER, ALL PLANKOWNERS. |
Williams, Bobby Williams | Oct 27, 1970 – Nov 22, 1974 | Great ship.I'm a proud plank owner. | ||
Januszki, Ron | EM2 | Oct 30, 1970 – Apr 18, 1972 | E | Plank owner- After Viet Nam Mount Whitney was heaven. Longest cruise was to the Med for 7 weeks. Short trips to Bermuda, Jamaica, St. John's(V.I.). Pretty good time. |
Powell, Ken | ETR-2 | Nov 1, 1970 – Jul 1, 1974 | OE02 | First ship after boot and "A" school. Great cruises, 3 weeks to Carib and 6 weeks to Med! |
Robbins, Mike | BT3 | Nov 12, 1970 – Nov 16, 1972 | Boiler | Plankowner |
Bradley, Ralph | ETR2 | Nov 17, 1970 – Nov 30, 1971 | OE | Plankowner |
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