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USS Robert L. Wilson (DD 847) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Robert L. Wilson (DD 847). 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 33 crew members registered for the USS Robert L. Wilson (DD 847).
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annonio, Rocco | SC2 | Mar 1, 1946 – Sep 1, 1947 | Deck hand fantail | |
| McCardle, Donald | FIREMAN | Jan 1948 – Feb 1950 | ||
| Stephens, Charles (Steve) | 2ND CLASS SHIPS SERVICEMAN | Apr 29, 1950 – Aug 31, 1953 | Ship Serviceman | Served as ship's barber, laundry and store. Dad now has Alzheimer's but still reacts to seeing the ship's website. |
| Oaxaca, Jaime | ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 1ST CLASS (ET 1) | Apr 15, 1953 – May 20, 1955 | Flag Destroyer 42 | Have lots of slides: refueling at sea, heavy seas, med ports, bikini girls beaches in French Riviera, Gibralter, Guantanamo shakedown, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Alicante, Turkey, Greece, Volos, Florence, Norfolk, Phillie, Naples, Capri, |
| Finkelstein, Harry | RDSN | Jul 1954 – Jun 1958 | Would like to hear from anyone. | |
| Brennan, Tom | ET 2 | Jul 1954 – Jun 1957 | o | |
| Orndorff, Bob/sam | RD3 | Jul 1, 1955 – Nov 18, 1957 | OI | |
| Sloan, Fredrick { Rick } | SN | Jul 13, 1955 – Aug 19, 1959 | ||
| Newsome, Carl | IC | 1957 – 1960 | My father Carl Newsome was on the willy boat during operation Monsoon in 1958. I'm trying to find a copy of the story that talks about the monsoon. If anyone has it available I would greatly appreciate it. God Bless! | |
| Hayden, Richard | CS 3 | May 1, 1957 – Dec 31, 1961 | Supply | |
| Clevenger, Gordon | SEAMAN | Oct 1957 – Oct 1960 | ship cook/baker | |
| Walker, Rufus | Jan 1958 – Sep 15, 1960 | I was aboard in Nov 1958 on operation monsoon where we took some 55 degree plus rolls. | ||
| Wragg, Otis O. Wragg III | YNT3 OTIS O. WRAGG III | Jan 8, 1958 – Dec 19, 1959 | ships office | |
| Scholl, Jr, Daniel ( Danny) | BMSN | Sep 22, 1960 – Jul 1964 | ||
| Novak, Roger J | QM3 | Nov 9, 1960 – Feb 15, 1963 | OC | I am the Historian for the Reunion association,please send me any stories or incidences that you remember rnovak@watsonfurniture.com |
| Siedschlag, Charles 'Chuck' | RMSN | Jan 1961 – Dec 1961 | OC | |
| Stephenson, Kleber/nickname,, RED | TM3 & HELMSMAN | Jun 1, 1961 – Jan 1, 1963 | Desron 36/362 | I served on the North Atlantic cruise and the Cuba Blockade with Shultz,, DeVault,, & Rihickie.. I think are correct . Shultz TM2, was Master Helmsman, & Devault made Chief before I left. send e-mail to:: red@photoshopuser.com |
| Ricks, Gerold | SK2 | Oct 1962 – Jun 1965 | Supply | This ship had without a doubt the finest crew that I served with during my 22 Year Career. We had some great times aboard the "Willy Boat" as they called her then. I never knew a greater bunch of Officers and Crewman. Check her Website!!! |
| Fields, Gordon | RDC | 1963 – 1965 | OI | Chief Radarman and Chief Master at Arms Went aboard in Philadelphia during FRAM. Memorable tour of duty with fantastic shipmates. Retired 1976 as CWO3. Great career. Wish I could do it all again! |
| Ray, Bobby | RD3 | 1963 – Aug 1966 | OI | Worked for Chief Fields |
| Symons, Robert | YN3 | Mar 1963 – Nov 1963 | Admin/Pers | Served onboard while in shipyard in Philadelphia. |
| Little, Lillle | seaman/cs | Apr 3, 1964 – Apr 1, 1966 | cs | |
| Koss, Leslie | DD847 | May 1965 – | ||
| Briggs, Tony | RD3 | 1966 – 1968 | Ops | Great memories - the Willy Boat was my favorite command. |
| Holman, Jerry | 2nd Class Radioman | 1967 – 1970 | OC | I was a radioman on the Willy boat from early 1967 until I was flown back to the States for seperation in 1970. Didn't realize it then but was some great times we had. |
| Loveall, Michael (Mike) | MM 3 | Feb 15, 1967 – Jun 13, 1968 | M Division Foreward Engine Room | Hedy to all whom I served with |
| Pena, Jerry | SN. | Aug 28, 1968 – Feb 28, 1970 | first | great , |
| Nuckols, Wayne | RD3 | Dec 29, 1970 – Feb 28, 1972 | RADARMAN | MY BROTHER JERRY AND I WERE ON SHIP TOGETHER. WE STILL LIVE IN VIRGINIA AND USED TO ENJOY GOOD TIME WIHT ALL OF THE GUYS THAT WOULD COME TO RICHMOND WITH US.WOULD BE GOOD TO GET TOGETHER AGAIN. 1-800-433-8180 CALL ME |
Rogers, Larry  | FTG3 | Apr 1971 – Aug 3, 1974 | 2nd | Been a long time. Remember the Hansard, Sandhoff, Wunce, Nuckols and Rogers field trip with picture in Naples? Email me at larryrogers18880@comcast.net Like to hear from you guys. Larry |
| Wunce, Pat "wunce" | GMGSN | Aug 1, 1971 – Mar 13, 1973 | 2nd | Those that shared the good times on the "Willy Boat" during 71-73 were like brothers. I shared duties with Rick Hansard, Jim Cuddy, Ken Sandhoff. Feel free to contact me at quicksilver72@verizon.net, include Willy Boat in subject. |
| Smith, Paul | gmtsn | Dec 31, 1971 – Sep 30, 1974 | asw | |
| Jones, David | SN | Nov 1972 – Jul 1973 | 1st | |
| Kuzma, Ted (Kuz) | ETR-2 | Jan 1, 1973 – Jan 1, 1974 | ET Gang |
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