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USS Alexander Hamilton (SSBN 617) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Alexander Hamilton (SSBN 617). 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 233 crew members registered for the USS Alexander Hamilton (SSBN 617).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1968 | 1969 – 1975 | 1976 – 1979 | 1980 – 1983 | 1984 – 1989 | 1990 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthall, Jasmine | E4 | Feb 27, 1927 – Mar 27, 1942 | ASD | SDF |
| Hicks, James | TM3--4 | 1961 – Jul 1965 | Missile Launcher - Maintenance | I have always wanted to do this.but never took the time to look for my crew members, I am surprised that no one from either of the original crews were listed. I hope I am not the last one. |
| Johnson, Beverly | PN3 | 1961 – 1963 | Administrative | Plank Owner. Qualified in submarines. |
| Kendall, Conrad R Kendall | Nov 3, 1961 – Jun 5, 1965 | Weapons | Plankowner. Alpha Testing. On board when Thresher went down. First three Gold Patrols. Still keep in touch with some of those guys, Great Group. Came a TMSN left a TM2(SS). | |
| Stevenson, Roy | ET1 | 1962 – 1966 | NAV | |
| Hughes, Trevor | MM1 (SS) | Mar 1962 – 1968 | M | Gold Crew Plank Owner; made all Gold crew patrols and took her back to EB for refueling and overhaul. |
| Nordell, Glenn | MM1 | Apr 1962 – Jul 1967 | Engine Room | Plank Owner and 7 Patrols on Gold. It led me to a great job when I got out working for the Power Company in Minneapolis. After retirement, I moved to Illinois to be close to family. |
| Preece, Bill | MM3[SS] | Sep 1962 – Nov 1964 | A-GANG | SAW BOTH SIDES OF THE NAVY,COMING FROM AN LSD[GATER NAVY].I TOTALY ENJOYED THE BOATS,WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING.PRIDE RUNS DEEP |
| Randolph, Rudy | CS3(SS) | Nov 10, 1962 – Mar 10, 1965 | Supply | Worked for Richard Bock CSC(SS). Blue Crew plank owner. Made first three patrols. reinlisted for diesel boats. |
| Montgomery, Jimmy | MM3 | Feb 1963 – Feb 1965 | foward auxiliaryman | Looking for Leroy Simmons CS New Tazewell Tenn. This old FL. BOY WOULD LIKE TO SAY Hi. |
| Francis, John Paul | RM2 (SS) | Feb 10, 1963 – Mar 17, 1965 | OR | Great place to live. Did better submerged than on the surface. |
| McKeith, Duncan (Doug) | MM2 | Jul 2, 1963 – Oct 1966 | A Div | I checked onboard just after commissioning and made six patrols after a short stay at EB, a shake down cruise. Qualified in Submarines on her in 1964. I reenlisted in October 1966 for six years and went to AC&R School. |
| Catron, Dewayne | Et1 /IC1 | Nov 20, 1963 – Jun 15, 1968 | Reactor Control | 2 patrols from Rota then 3 patrols out of Holy Lock. Great friends were made, Read Gary Penleys book "DEEP VENTURE" it gives a good insight to the Cold War era. note He uses real names !! |
| Murray, George | MT2 | Nov 30, 1963 – May 20, 1968 | Missile | Reported during PSA at Groton; rode to Chasn for loadout; then 7 Blue patrols, including MCC flood. Underground news Big Norm's Gazette named for 1st CO Bessac. Great ship! |
| Harrell, William (Swampy) | EN1SS | Feb 1964 – Apr 16, 1969 | A | |
| Mohler, Richard (Dick) | IC 1 | Apr 1964 – Mar 1967 | IC Forward | |
| Wells, James (Jim) | FTG2 (SS) | Aug 15, 1964 – Oct 1, 1966 | weapons | I made 5 patrols starting with the second blue crew patrol. I was a MK 113 fire Control tech.I retired as A FTGC (SS) |
| Burgess, William (Bill) | MM1/SS/ELT | 1965 – Jan 1970 | Nuclear/ELT | Great memories. I was able to serve on both the gold and blue crews. |
| Richerson, Rich | mm | 1965 – 1970 | M divison | port and starboard watch's, Quals, field days and drills, Then there was liberty call and off crew. |
| Knapp, Dan | ET2/3 | Jan 5, 1965 – Mar 5, 1967 | NAVET BLUE | Learned a lot! |
| Hedgecoth, Alfred | RM3 | Mar 1965 – Sep 1969 | Radio | |
| Stafford, Jan | FTB 2 | Sep 1, 1965 – Dec 1, 1968 | Weapons | Retired Dec 30, 1980 from FBM Training Center Charleston, SC as and FTCS (SS) |
| Sarter, Terrill/terry | STSSN - STS2(SS) | 1966 – 1972 | Sonar | Of all the boats I served on A.H. was my favorite (no bull ) Did anyone find my box of blue coveralls that I left onboard? I would like to find some of "the guys" Can anyone give me a hand on how |
| Boutwell, Rl (Hoover) | ETR2 | 1966 – 1969 | Reactor Control Division | These were the best days of my life. I meant some of the best people and friends I have ever known. I came aboard as a ETR3, I left as ETR2 to attend ET "B" school. Served until 1973 as Lead RO Instructor S1W, IF, Id. |
| Gunn, Ronald | MMC (SS) | Jan 1966 – Feb 1967 | "M" Chief | The Hamilton was the third of four SSBN's I served on. I believe I was in the Blue Crew as best as I can remember. I know I made at least 3 patrols on the boat. Do not remember any of the names of the people I served with. Too long ago |
| Sievers, Gary | TM2 (SS) | Mar 11, 1966 – Jun 30, 1971 | TM/LauncherTech | Great boat, lot of good memories and buddies. Grew up fast and learned alot. Many speedy nights. Like Bill Odalen " served a lot of meals to some great guys". Wouldn't trade it for the world |
| Bailey, Michael | MT1(SS) | Jul 25, 1966 – Jun 21, 1967 | Missile | Made 2 patrols, made Chief and transferred to the Lewis and Clark. It went fast and a lot of hard work. |
| Leamey, Harold | TM2 | Oct 1966 – Jun 1968 | WEAPS TORP | CAME ABOARD AS A SEAMEN LEFT A SECOND CLASS MADE ONE RUN ON BLUE CREW WENT TO SHIPYARD MADE ARUN ON THE GOLD CREW THEN TRANS TO "C"SCHOOL |
| Quayhagen, Jim | MTC(SS) | Oct 17, 1966 – Mar 28, 1967 | Weapons | Battle Stations COW. Leading MT |
| Iaquinto, Thomas | 1967 – | |||
| Johnson, Steve | TMSSE5 | 1967 – 1970 | ||
| Greene, Chuck | MM2 | 1967 – Dec 1969 | A | |
| Swartz, Mike | MM1(SS) | 1967 – 1971 | M | Great guys, 5 patrols plus 2 30 day patrols. |
| Verlinde, Lucky | RM1(SS) | Jan 12, 1967 – Sep 2, 1970 | Communication | |
| Wilson, William , Bill , Snorkle | IC1 Nuke and FWD IC | Apr 1967 – Apr 1971 | IC gang | |
| Last, Scott | ET1(SS) | Oct 1967 – Dec 1, 1972 | Reactor Operator | |
| Habhegger, Dean | MM1 | Nov 1967 – Sep 12, 1971 | M-Division | Webmaster for SSBN-617 ssbn-617.com |
| O'Neill, Ed | TM2(SS) | Dec 1967 – Mar 1971 | Launch | |
| Pridgen, Bobby (Pappy) | SK2 | 1968 – 1970 | retired and now a property appraiser for sumter county in bushnell florida | |
| Shupps, Doyle (Lee) | FTB2 | 1968 – 1970 | Fire Control | |
| Anderson, Daven | LT | 1968 – 1970 | Weapons | 5 patrols & the very best crew |
| Odalen, Bill Odie) | IC 3 FORWARD | 1968 – 1969 | IC FORWARD | MADE 3 PATROLS. REMEMBER THE PIZZA FOR MID-NITE MEAL. I WAS THE GUY THAT MADE IT FOR YOU GUYS. |
Darvell, Joseph/joe  | STS3 | 1968 – Jun 10, 1970 | Sonar | |
| Keith, Werner | LT | 1968 – 1970 | DCA then MPA | Joined Overhaul Crew @EB with Gold Dolphins and lots of OOD and Diving Officer experience. Served in these positions for Battle Stations. Qualified as Nuclear Engineer. |
| Cortell, James (Brutus) | ET1/SS | Feb 1968 – Aug 1970 | Nav-ET | Second Ship Great Guys Retired now back in hometown Sacramento, CA in the phone book |
| Elliott, Tom | YN3 SS | Jun 1968 – Sep 1969 | ||
| Cotton, Greg | STS3 (SS) | Jul 1968 – Jul 1969 | Sonar | Great boat! Great years! |
| Cotton, Gregory | STS 3 | Jul 1968 – Aug 1969 | Sonar |
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