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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Lewis B. Puller (FFG 23). 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 192 crew members registered for the USS Lewis B. Puller (FFG 23).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1982 | 1983 – 1986 | 1987 – 1991 | 1992 – 1996 | 1997 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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D'Orsi, Ron | SK2 | 1983 – 1985 | S-1 | |
Ludington, David | GMG1(SW) | 1983 – 1985 | CS-3 | Of the three ships I served on I enjoyed frigate duty the best. |
Brandt, Rey | FC3 | 1983 – 1985 | Good times,bad times you know I've had my share. Working for Mike the Meathead Hansen. Scary smart for a guy that had no neck! First West-Pac and almost hit a sub what am I doing here? It got better and I made my 20 Teaching science now. | |
Davis, Robert | YNSN | 1983 – 1985 | X-Division | Fond memories of LBP, WestPac 84' was a blast!! |
Johnson, William | MR1 | Apr 5, 1983 – Aug 7, 1984 | R div | |
White, Bill | BM3 | May 15, 1983 – Jan 24, 1987 | deck | |
Meleen, Barry | QM1 | Jun 1983 – Sep 1987 | Served with the best crew the nave ever saw on a ship. Miss seeing them. Good times ,Great memories. | |
McClain, Tracy "Punk" | e-3 | Jul 5, 1983 – Feb 1985 | JO | Brady Mannick where you at!!?? |
Allan, Dan (Boats) | BM 2 | Jul 16, 1983 – Mar 24, 1987 | SC 03 | I never thought I would say this but I miss you Guys :-) |
Allan, Daniel | BM2 | Jul 16, 1983 – Mar 24, 1987 | SC03 | Nada |
Tieman, Jim | Qm3 | Oct 12, 1983 – Oct 28, 1985 | sc1 | |
Jones, Travis Chicken | EM2 | 1984 – 1989 | E-3 | Great times |
Granstrom, Paul | E8/ENCS | 1984 – 1990 | A-Gang | |
Cox, David | OS3 | 1984 – 1986 | CS 1 | Two west pacs great times |
Blair, Dan | BMCS | Jan 1, 1984 – Feb 8, 1987 | SC3 | Enjoying Retirement |
Crossen, David | E-5 Machinery Repairman | Jan 8, 1984 – Sep 23, 1984 | E-3 | My Dad served under Chesty in the Korean war. I was able to give him an American flag that flew on the Puller for fathers day |
Schreiner, Miles | ET1 | Apr 1984 – Nov 11, 1987 | Combat Systems | |
Preissner, Daniel | GSM3 | Apr 1984 – 1985 | Engineering | |
Moore, Jim | FC1 (SW) | May 1, 1984 – Sep 19, 1989 | CS-2 | Had some terrific times on the "Finest Ship in the Corp." |
Meleen, Mrs. Jennifer | OMBUDSMAN | Jun 1, 1984 – Sep 1, 1988 | It was an honor to be Ombudsman for LCDR Moore and his crew for 4 years. In 1995 Barry and I divorced and I moved back to San Diego. I heard that in '96 HMCS Sam Brookins retired and in '04 Admiral Moore retired. | |
Kasprick, James | STG-3 | Jun 1, 1984 – Dec 1, 1986 | Combast Systems Sonar | Hey Guys how the hell have you all been. I did not know how much I loved being on that frigate until I was out of the Navy. What fun we had, remember the 86 West Pac. The Philipines, Korea, Hong Kong Japan. Call me 352-573-9941 |
Schreiner, Miles | ET 1 | Jul 1984 – Nov 1987 | Combat Systems | Great times, great division, great crew, fun Westpacs! Thouroughly enjoyed it, favorite ship of the three I served on! |
Harmon, David | ET3 | Jul 17, 1984 – Jan 1986 | IC/ET | RAISED HELL SERVED HER WELL!!! |
Ledoux, Steve | DS2 (SW) | Aug 1984 – Oct 1987 | CS-4 | Shipmates...as of 21 Oct 04 I am still in the Navy. Currently attached to Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific. Spend my time aboard carriers now...heck, they don't even know what "pitch and roll" is...but the PULLER sure did! |
Hansen, Joe | GMGS | Sep 1, 1984 – Dec 11, 1986 | CS3 | Wow, I see some old names here. I was searching the web for a West-PAc 86 and foundthis site. Anyone have an extra copy? |
Phariss, Steve | EW2 | Dec 1984 – Aug 1986 | CS1 | I was happy to see Pappy, lol, in the pix. This was my first ship. The Missouri was next, then the Curts. Email me shipmates! |
Richman, Lee | BM3 | Dec 1984 – Jul 1985 | Deck | I was on her for a short time but had some fun. |
Swann, Lanier | GMM2 | 1985 – 1989 | Combat Systems | I saw a lot of names from the past. I'll always remember the guys from the Puller. |
Wittenberg, David M. "Mike" | QM2 | 1985 – Apr 28, 1989 | Ship's Control | Didn't realize it at the time, but these were some of the best years of my life. Miss you my brothers. |
Balli, Greg | MS2 | Apr 1985 – Aug 1987 | sUPPLY | |
Granier,jr., Mike | EM | May 1985 – Apr 1987 | Engineering | I am still living in Louisiana and still an electrician. |
Ward, Steve | SH3 | May 22, 1985 – Dec 1988 | SUPPLY | I had a great time and met a lot of nice people. |
Moore, Jim | FC1(SW) | Jun 5, 1985 – Sep 19, 1989 | CS-3 | Hey, seeing some names I hadn't thought of in awhile. Lots of good times with my CS community. Still laugh at some of the memories. Been in touch with a few of you. Shared some beers and sea stories. Will never forget. |
Agostini, Mark | IC2 | Aug 18, 1985 – Dec 13, 1986 | Twidgets | Great Westpac!!!! Loved PI. Retired as a Chief. Dalton and I owned the GYM. OKAY, Schreiner and Ladoux ruled the bikes. Frank, Miles, Barndoor, Smorgan, Frenchie and Spike, I miss you guys. ICC Clark you need help!!!! |
Evernham, David | E-6 | Sep 1985 – Dec 1989 | CS-1 | My first ship, miss it and the crew I served with. |
Curtis, John | QM2 | Oct 1985 – Jan 1988 | Navigation / Ships Operations | Great ship and good times. I'll never forget some of the experiences I had, not to mention the people I met. |
Foulk, Jeffrey | GMM2 | Dec 1985 – May 17, 1987 | CS3 | |
Dalton, Frank | GMG2 | 1986 – 1989 | CS-3 | the only girl i ever loved, sold to the egyptian navy? |
Haines, Mike | EN2 | 1986 – 1990 | Lot's of sea trials. Few good trips. Many memories. | |
Richmond, Stu | FC1(SW) | 1986 – 1987 | CS3 | |
Thiermann, Tyrone/pops | E-5/MS2 | 1986 – 1990 | mess | Hello every one ,who I served with onboard the ship. I cant belive it's been 23 years since I had to leave. After I fell down the ladder , from the main deck to the second deck. My Back is bad, it's been very hard life |
Jasmer, John Jazz | BM3 | Jan 1986 – Aug 1989 | SC 3 | My introduction to haze gray and underway was immediate. I reported on board, WestPac86 began 2 hours later. I had some good times and some great memories. |
Desormiers, Darcy | SN | Feb 5, 1986 – Aug 2, 1987 | Radio | |
Durazo, Ray | EN2 | Feb 5, 1986 – Feb 5, 1990 | Engineering | I miss all you guys. Those of you who know and worked with me,get in touch. Cell: 425-344-4620 or email: raydurazo@yahoo.com. |
Phelps, Morgan | FFG23 | Mar 1, 1986 – Sep 1, 1986 | Ops(twidget) | Hey Smiles, and Smark- Miss you all- Smark, you and Dalton did own the gym- PI was awesome- Rock and Roll forever |
Phelps, Morgan | ETSA | Mar 1, 1986 – Oct 10, 1986 | Ops(twidget) | Hey Guys - we had some great parties overseas- can't believe PI is no longer visited - what's a new sailor overseas to do? |
Heflin, John | EN2 | Mar 7, 1986 – Nov 3, 1991 | a-gang | |
Polisoto, Joe | GMG3 | Mar 12, 1986 – May 13, 1988 | Combat Systems | I took the keys from the Korean cab-driver |
Olinger, James "Oli" | BM2 | Apr 14, 1986 – Jul 14, 1990 | SC-3 | Great Crew, miss Long Beach Mole Pier. Still in. Anyone got some sea sick pills for all this rockin and rollin. |
Ignaczak, Bill | LT | Apr 24, 1986 – Feb 23, 1988 | CSO | Of all the ships and commands I served at, LBP was simply the best. A great crew made a great ship! |
Swann, Lanier | GMM2 | Jun 1986 – 1991 | CS-3 | Good Times, Great friends. |
Rose, Cosmic | OS2 | Jul 15, 1986 – Feb 15, 1989 | CS1 | Loved my ship loved my buddies didn't much care for the navy and I think it was mutual anyway feeling much better now looking back as some of the best times of my life. |
Evernham, Dave | OS | Sep 1986 – Jan 1989 | CS-1 | Best crew in my 20 years. Would do it all over again. |
Stebens, Mike/spaz/possum | OS2 | Dec 28, 1986 – Jun 21, 1990 | OI | The best times, best friends and biggest party one could ever have. I'm in touch with Carl Teters, Chief Ortiz and Kevin Curly. Live in AZ now. |
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