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USS Kalamazoo (AOR 6) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Kalamazoo (AOR 6). 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 686 crew members registered for the USS Kalamazoo (AOR 6).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1973 | 1974 – 1975 | 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrick, Cecil | E2/bm | May 1954 – | 2 | karl this is cecil warrick. u,huck,bobby and i were n charleston,sc 4 fire fighting school.we shared that apt 2gether.u had that black camero |
| Taylor, Frank | Sep 1969 – May 1977 | Eng. | Rmember Capt. Tuttle and all of th good times well. | |
| Gretzinger, Karl (Otto) | BM | 1972 – 1974 | 1st Loader 3" 50, Winch Operator, Deck Hand, Lookout | Does anybody remember Ashcroft and I walking into the ring of fire in Charleston Fire Training? Man I look back and love the time then. I made some stupid mistakes but I'm a better person now. Please get in touch with me.karl33565@yahoo.com |
| Yelton, Wayne | os2 | 1972 – 1974 | operations | blank owner , just taking a trip down memory lane |
| Brinkman, Bruce | SN | Mar 1972 – Oct 1974 | 3rd then supply | Plankowner and proud of it. Also part of Pre-Com crew in Charleston. Was on 1st shakedown cruise to St Thomas, Port-Au-Prince, Gitmo, and Rossevelt Roads. |
| Dugger, Wallace (Gene) | SKSR | Sep 1972 – Jul 1974 | supply | original crew member on board kalamazoo |
| Broadhead, George | MM3 | Nov 1972 – Dec 1974 | a gang | Original crew Plankholder |
| Johnson, Rex | SK2 | Nov 18, 1972 – Sep 15, 1976 | Suppy | I was on the PreCom unit in Quincy Mass where the ship was getting built. I was a plank owner being on the first crew on board. I had a great time with the guys I served with. We called her Kzoo the big boomer |
| Hampton, Hubert | HT3 | 1973 – 1975 | R | LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OLD FREINDS. |
| Peters, Glenn | HT3 | 1973 – 1974 | R | |
| Kleinsorgen, Franklin | RM2 | 1973 – 1975 | OC | Plankowner - This was the second ship I was a crewmember of and third ship I had the pleasure of going to sea on. Loved the ship and crew. Couldn't have asked for better shipmates. |
| Kirk, Taylor | SN - OS1 | 1973 – 1978 | OI | Retired OSCS, now a middle school teacher in the mountains of North Georgia. |
| Jones, Chris | BM 2ND CLASS | 1973 – 1975 | 1st | I was on the kalamazoo when it was commisoned, as a sea man.I am a plank holder. would like to hear from other crew mates.I am from PA .I left in 1975 In spain on a med cruise as a Third class bows.Mate. |
| Kangas, Larry | BMCM ( RET.) | 1973 – 1978 | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | best ship , best crew , best times , retired in aug. 1989 living in michigan now , wish I was still in. |
Harris, Kari  | IC3 | 1973 – 1974 | Internal Communications | This entry is added in memorium of Donald E. Harrison, also known as Don-E (Donny). |
| Leland, Mark | E-4 | 1973 – 1974 | engineering | I was a plank owner on the Zoo. We were the last ship commissioned out of Boston Naval Shipyard. We were billoted next to Old Ironsides. Our permanent duty station was Mayport, Fla. I was a Machinist's Mate. It was fun. |
| Jackson, Jesse | IC2 | 1973 – 1975 | E | |
| Hutton, Dave | OS2 at separation | 1973 – Aug 13, 1976 | OI | Plank owner. I was too young and stupid to know what a valuable experience I was having. Old enough now, but not much smarter. |
| Fullington, Ron | rm3 | 1973 – 1974 | commuacations | plankowner-original crew out of quincey mass.it was a hell of a ride boys enjoyed your company |
| Harris, Rodney | ETN-3 | 1973 – | OS | One of the best times of my life. Even the bad times were good. Remember Buster, Skip, Randy, Dave, Marshall, Elzey, and others. Charleston, Boston, New Orleans, Naples, Gtmo, Haiti, St. Thomas, the Mayport trailer park? |
| Monroe, Milford | BT 3 | 1973 – Aug 13, 1974 | B | |
| Drinkwater, John | Seaman | 1973 – 1975 | BM | |
| Reynolds, Jerry | BMCS | Jan 1973 – May 1975 | 2nd | i was the first sailor of the year. i still miss the ole crew and the great kalamazoo. i am a personal trainer and master bodybuilder living in indialantic, fl. It would be good to hear from former shipmates. |
| Holland, Don | LCDR | Jan 3, 1973 – Mar 4, 1975 | Supply Officer | Pre-Comm crew. Reported in Quincy, detached in Med on first deployment. One of my most memorable tours in 31 years service. Retired as O-6 in 1992 after serving in Desert Storm. |
| Schaeffer, George | CAPTAIN | Feb 1973 – Mar 1976 | Various | Junior Ens in wardroom @ commissioning, left as LTJG. Longest serving member of the commissioning wardroom. Started as 3rd DivO, then RAS and LCO DivO, followed by MPA/CHENG when Al Crane fell. Had a great time serving w/ such a fine crew |
| Harrell, Pete | LT | Mar 1973 – May 1975 | Navigator | Plankowner. Navigator from precom through 1st Med deployment. Left the Navy in '81 as LCDR. The precom and 1st deployment crew of Kalamazoo was the finest and most professional group of men I've ever had the pleasure of serving with. |
| Brinkman, Bruce | SN | Mar 1973 – Oct 1974 | SUPPLY | PROUD PLANKOWNER. ANONE REMEMBER THE FAMOUS BUS RIDE?? PLEASE EMAIL ME, WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU... |
| Brightenburg, George | YN1(SW) Ret. | Mar 1973 – Jun 1976 | Deck Department, Operations, Admin Department Yeoman | I remember Capt. Tuttle and he is the God Father of my baby girl. I also remember a lot of the names I see on the crew list. Now retired as of 30 Nov 1992 and still miss it alot. Would go back tomorrow. Drop a email. |
| Ashcraft, Harold | BM | Mar 12, 1973 – May 6, 1975 | BM | Hey there. What a great crew and great times. Fell free to contact me at h.ashcraft@twc.com. |
| Goforth, Gary | MR3 | Mar 13, 1973 – | R DIV | First ship, still married to the girl I meet at the USO in Boston, when we were their to commission her. I also made the decom ceremony in Norfolk before I retired as a MRCS. |
| Brinkman, Bruce | SN | Mar 25, 1973 – Oct 4, 1974 | SUPPLY | PLANKOWNER AND PROUD OF IT... WANT EMAIL FROM CREW DURING THE PRE-COMM AND THEN MAYPORT. baldeagle53@core.com REMEMBER THE FAMOUS BUS RIDE ?? LIVING IN BEDFORD VA. NOW |
| Campbell, Jim | MM3 | Apr 1973 – Aug 1976 | ENG/M | I served with the best in "M" Div. John Crowe, Dave Barrett, Phil Ferriauolo, Lorenzo. Hope they are all doing well. |
| Helberg, Richard | E2 | Apr 4, 1973 – Apr 1975 | M | |
| Stein, Don | FTG3 | May 1973 – May 1976 | weapons | plankowner |
| Wilson, James | QM3 | May 31, 1973 – Apr 1975 | Navigation | Plank Owner - what a great crew! From Pre-commisioning in Charleston, to Charlestown, Mayport, Gitmo, New Orleans, and the Med. Saw the NATO pier in Sicily enough. Captain Bres, Lt Harrell, and the Nav Div found the way |
| Downs, Bill | BM3 | Jun 1973 – Feb 1975 | 3rd | We had some great times on the ZOO. Charleston Pre-Com, Boston, New Orleans, GTMO, Norfolk, the first Med cruise. I had some great friends and would like to hear from anyone that was there. Send email to bmcs@hotmail.com |
| Clemons, David | EM | Jun 1973 – Dec 1975 | ||
| Norris, Joe | IC2 | Jun 1973 – May 1976 | E | Like to hear from some of the old gang |
| Code, David | BM-3 | Jun 1973 – Dec 1975 | 1st | Plank Owner, Deck, Ist div |
| Sutter, John Doc | hm3 | Jun 1973 – Jun 1975 | medical | |
| Cunningham, Gary | BM3 | Jun 1973 – Dec 22, 1975 | 2nd | Plank owner. Great times with good people. First Med cruise and North Atlantic cruise. Drove Officer's boat and liberty boats. Stood watch at the helm many times. Would love to hear from some of the guys in 2nd Div. |
| Elrod, Mike | SH3 | Jun 1, 1973 – Dec 10, 1975 | S-3 | Plank Owner, Made first Med cruise and North Atlantic. Still stay in touch with Jelly , Dave Code and Vern Snelling. Served some reserve time in the Seabees. 3 great years with a great group of people. Now live in Huntsville Alabama. |
| Guyet, James | Ms1 retired | Jun 1, 1973 – Aug 31, 1976 | Wardroom S5 galleyS2 | Plank owner |
| Paulson, Dick | BM3 | Jun 1, 1973 – Mar 1, 1975 | 3rd | Plank Owner! Assigned to Flight Deck, Winch Operator, Gun Mount driver, Helmsman. Great times with great crew! |
| Bailey, Henry M. (Mike) | FN | Jul 1973 – Apr 1975 | Started in B / Commissary | (PLANKHOLDER) Charleston, S.C. to Boston where I met up with the rest of the crew for the commissioning ceremony. 1 year, 11 months & 10 days at sea with the K-ZOO. Started out in B Division and transferred into commissary division. The best to all! |
| Ransom, Lou | JO3 | Jul 1973 – Nov 11, 1975 | Deck/Admin | I was leading seaman in Div. 2 Deck Force until we wired the ship for closed circuit TV, and then I became one of the ship's journalists. For a time, I was the ONLY ship's journalist. |
| Ransom, Louis | JO3 | Jul 1973 – Nov 1975 | 2ND, ADMIN | Came aboard on deck force (2nd Division), drove boats with Gary Cunningham. He made BM3, I made JO3. Remember BM2 Anderson Marshall and BM3 Charles White, and Chief Derrico and BM1 Denman. Also remember JO2 Steve Hiney. |
| Strasser, Dennis F | BM | Jul 1, 1973 – Apr 10, 1975 | 1St | Commissioning Crew Ist Division General Quarters Station Gun controll signal Bridge With LT David Ludgen |
| Garibaldi, Frank | BM3 | Jul 1, 1973 – Apr 5, 1975 | 1st | GOOD TIMES,GOOD FRIENDS,HAD FUN IN THE ISLANDS.LOTS OF WORK AND LOTS OF PLAY. |
| Brown, Joe | SK3 | Jul 1, 1973 – Sep 17, 1976 | Supply | I didn't know it then, but it was the best of times. A great experience. Hello to Cleve, Freddie, Harry, Hodges, Jelly, Rex, Formanek, Gratil, Rudy, Mike W., Northrup, Redmund, Joel, Russell, Ransom, Britton, Pierce, Leonard, Skip, Hertz, Jake, e |
| Schaeffer, George | LTJG | Jul 6, 1973 – Mar 1, 1976 | Engineering | Incredible experience |
| Orton, George | GMG 2 | Aug 1973 – Oct 1976 | Weps | looking forward to the reunion. Hope to see many old shipmates. |
| Standridge, Roy | ht 1 | Aug 1973 – Jun 1976 | r div | hey guys ,really dont no what to say,really miss you guys. would like to hear from all plank owners,especially the hts |
| Code, David | BM3 | Aug 1973 – Dec 1975 | First | |
| Jones, Earl (Juke Box Jones) | E-3 | Aug 1, 1973 – Apr 15, 1974 | Weapons/Deck | Came in a a FT left as a deckhound. Hell of a ride! |
| Clodfelter, Timothy | sn | Aug 11, 1973 – | Deck Department | Son of Tim K Clodfelter, Just thought i would add him to the list for his Memory. Passed away October 18, 1998. Any info or correspondence can be emailed to me. I have the original commissioning booklet and other things. |
| McCullough, Paul | OS2 | Aug 11, 1973 – Sep 3, 1976 | OI | |
| Pilka, Daniel | ms3 | Sep 1973 – Dec 1974 | supply | came aboard an mmfn, assigned to mess cook and was allow to switch to supply to become a cook ...fletcher, greek, warcup, goldie, mousey, mike britton...had a van with flames...gitmo,haiti new orleans shipyard |
| Bowen, Randall | ETN3 | Sep 1, 1973 – Sep 1, 1977 | OPERATIONS | Great friends Dave,Frank, & Rod with many sea miles between us. Remember the two cruises in one year and my daughter was 5 weeks old when we left and walking & talking upon our return. The old times I miss. |
| Coleman, Frank D. | ETN3 | Sep 1, 1973 – Sep 1, 1974 | Operations | Would like to hear from the old crew of operations - Skippy (Radionman), Randy (ETN4, Dave (ETN3), Lictenberg(ETR4). |
| Pratt, Bill | FTG3 | Oct 1973 – Aug 1975 | Weapons | I remember many of my crewmates fondlyand still miss those days. Went on to become a senior IT manager and now business owner. I owe most of my success in life to those years in the Navy. Nice to see Don, George, and Lt. Schaeffer here! |
| Burgess, Charlie | BT3 | Oct 1973 – May 1977 | B | Hey Bill Clark, I'm still alive.It was a great opportunity to serve with a lot of great people. |
| Stevens, Paul | BT3 | Oct 1973 – Feb 1977 | B | |
| Clark, Bill | BT3 | Nov 1973 – Jun 1977 | anyone still alive ? | |
| Brandon, Tim | MM3 | Dec 5, 1973 – Apr 6, 1974 | A | Waiting to go to Nuc School |
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