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USS Arcturus (AF 52) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Arcturus (AF 52). 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 32 crew members registered for the USS Arcturus (AF 52).
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKowen, Samuel Mac | e-2 | Jun 1, 1961 – 1962 | supply | plank owner, ship originally was ss golden eagle, as I remember it ran aground on first sea trials. |
| Kober, Peter | SN | Sep 13, 1961 – Sep 21, 1964 | 2 nd | Plank Owner Brookly N.Y. |
| Knopp, Harry | en3 | Nov 1961 – Jul 1964 | a | |
| Ashbaugh, Jim | SN | Nov 18, 1961 – Feb 15, 1963 | Deck | |
| Copley, Jim | EMFN | Jan 1962 – 1963 | E DIV | Spent a lot of time in the Engineroom |
| Jones, Steven | ETRSN | Jul 15, 1962 – Dec 15, 1962 | OPS-E | |
| Anderson, David | BM-3 | Jun 1, 1963 – Nov 1, 1965 | 2ND | WENT ABOARD AS FIRST SEA DUTY, MADE MANY CRUISES, SAW MANY PLACES, DRANK MANY SAN MIGUELS. |
| McClary, Bill | RM-3 | May 10, 1964 – Aug 16, 1966 | OC | |
| Bradley, Jerry | EM3 | Jun 1964 – Feb 1966 | refrigeration | worked in the refrigeration div. and took care of the small boats and capts. gig. extended 4 months due to Viet Nam.seen alot,did alot,drank alot. had a great time |
Boggs, James  | HM3 | Jun 9, 1964 – May 5, 1965 | Medical | |
| Kafka, John | SM3 | Aug 14, 1964 – Aug 16, 1966 | third division | |
| Garriss, Braxton | Lt. JG | 1965 – 1969 | reefer | Would be glad to hear from anyone who served during this time and remembers me. Made a reunion a few years ago and enjoyed it. I remember our tours fondly. |
| Harding, Fred A. | E3 | Mar 1965 – Oct 1965 | E | |
| Mount, Dennis | MM3 | Aug 1965 – Dec 6, 1968 | A | It was a great time to learn about Country and Life. First time at sea, which made a life of loving to sail and motor boats. Making friends from all over the Country. Took my wife to the Med. this year (2014) |
| Moore, Dwayne | E-3 | 1966 – Apr 8, 1969 | EM | |
| Shelby, Jim | sm2 | 1966 – 1967 | communication | I was a sm2 when I came aboard not sure about the dates |
| Preston, John | SN | 1966 – 1967 | not known | The Arcturus was my first duty station. I was assigned to the deck force for the entire time I was stationed on her. I was friends with Roger and Mac, among others. Worked for Asbury, who was a tough cookie. |
| Van Dyke, Wilburn | CWO3 | 1967 – 1970 | E and A | Can't remember the exact dates that I served on the ship. II was on board at least during the commands of Capt. Bill Chairs and Capt. Dressel. |
| Scott, Gerald (Jerry'S Daughter) | SK1 | 1967 – 1975 | Unknown | Looking for people who served with my father |
| Fobes, Dennis | E4 | 1967 – Sep 12, 1969 | B | Served with Condlin ,Mcneeley,Tapia,Gill,Snyder,Strez, Nason and others.I did make the first reunion had a ball. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. |
| Estridge, Paul | E3 | 1968 – 1971 | B Boilerman | |
| Hernandez, Louis | PC2 | Feb 1968 – Apr 1969 | X division | Came aboard after making PC3 ,made PC2 in 1969 and gotorders to CicClantFltHqs.Made several Med cruises and one to St.Thomas. |
| Decarlo, Frank | E-5 | Jun 1968 – Jul 1971 | Looking for a reunion of the crew during the years of 1968-1972 | |
| Charlton, Ed (Fast Eddie) | SK2 | 1970 – 1972 | Supply | |
| Pilewski, Michael | SK3 | 1970 – 1971 | Supply | |
| Rasid, Paul | RDSN | 1970 – 1972 | Operations | Anyone from Great Lakes Boot, 1970 June, Company 252? USS Arcturus 1970 Norfolk, Newport News? |
| Bernal, Stan | SN3 | 1970 – 1972 | 2nd | 12/15/21--I enjoyed my time on the Arcturus with everyone. Great stories to tell. Now retired doing good. Live in San Antonio TX. If anyone wants to contact me 210-612-8978. stan2015b@gmail.com Good luck to all reading this. |
| Brookshire, Jonathan (Jon) | SK2 | Nov 1970 – Oct 1972 | Supply | |
| MacLeod, Archibald | QM3 | Jan 1971 – Feb 1973 | Operations | Was a quartermaster on the Arcturus from 71 until the refrigeration failed in 1973. Had a great time seeing the world and serving my country!!! |
| Dobbins, Bill. | Fireman | Apr 9, 1971 – Jan 11, 1972 | Electrician | |
| Mazur, Bob | RM3 | May 9, 1971 – Oct 30, 1972 | Operations | Made 3 Med cruises, May '71, March '72, May '72, was scheduled for a 4th which was cancelled when they announced decommissioning, may great times of leave in Europe. |
| Daugherty, William | sa | May 28, 1972 – | deck | i reported on board the same day that the ship was deploying out bto the med. the stops were rota , malaga., barcalona spain. cannes, france naples., italy .fire on forrestal when we returned from med |
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