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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Lorain County (LST 1177). 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 Lorain County (LST 1177).
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sams, J. Elmer | 1958 – | |||
| Bradshaw (Golden), William | YN2 | 1958 – Jun 1960 | Operations | Had first CO's Mast onboard in my hometown (New Orleans). Went by Bill Golden and later had name legally changed through step-parent adoption. Let's hear from other shipmates by way of the AAFA. Good luck, men. |
| Lake, Ralph | RMSN | Jun 1958 – Sep 1959 | Operations | I am a plank owner of the LST1177; Fond memories of sea duty and often wonder what's become of my former mates.Its been 51 years now. I was just a kid then. She was a great ship. Hope to hear from some of the oldtimers. |
| Fricke, Timothy | YN3 | Jul 1960 – Jun 1962 | ||
| Ruotolo, Dave | YN3 | Sep 9, 1962 – Jan 8, 1965 | ||
| Carter, Bill | PFC | Oct 12, 1962 – Oct 29, 1962 | Marines | I was aboard the Loraine County LST 1177 in hurricane Ella 1962, Cuban Missle blockade. |
| Honea, Stuart | gmg/sn | 1963 – 1964 | gunnery | |
| Grizzle, Larry | RM3 | 1963 – 1966 | Communications | I have a large list of 1177 crew members! |
| Coghill, Kettig | RD2 | Aug 11, 1964 – Aug 17, 1967 | Operations | I came aboard an a designated stricker SA and worked in Post Office for a while. |
| Menchen, Gary | SN | Oct 1964 – Sep 1966 | Deck | |
| Beers, Harvey | CS3 | Oct 10, 1964 – Aug 29, 1965 | Baker | |
| Nicholas, Paul/ Nick | SFM3 | Dec 29, 1964 – Dec 15, 1966 | Engineering | retriered and enjoying life |
| Mikel, Gary (Mike) | E-4 | 1965 – 1966 | MRB | Was on the Lorain Cty for about one yr then was trasfered to ACU-2 |
| Perry, Davidu | PN3 | Feb 1965 – May 1965 | OPS | WAS IN SHIPS OFFICE WITH PN1 HUFF PN3 CIPERANO YN3 BAUER. CO WAS LCDR WALLACE, XOS WERE LT BIG ED MAHON(NEVER HAD A LIGHTER-BIG SMOKER AND LT PAUL FLETCHER JACKSON(WHICH I MET LATER AT CINCLANTFLT). RET USN 1981. |
| Clark, David | RMSN/BMSN | Jun 1965 – Jul 1967 | Radio Room and Deck Force (1st | Hope to catch up with most of the guys I served with. Am married to same wife as when I served on LC and had three sons. The eldest who was born while serving on LC perrished with his entire family in mobile home fire. I live in WV |
| Sowards, Dave | fireman | Jul 1965 – Nov 1967 | Diesel Mechanic | I worked for Chief Petty Officer Clayton Banes McGuire. When I left the ship I went to ACU2 and was there until my discharge March 14 1969 |
| Wroe, Philip | IC3 | Apr 1966 – | Engineering | |
| Marino, Tony | E-4 | Aug 1966 – May 9, 1969 | Eng. | |
| Meyer, Dale | GM 3 | Oct 10, 1966 – Jun 11, 1969 | Gunnery | I spent my time on the Lorain County in Deck and Gunnery Div. we spent some of that time in dry dock. I would like to located former ship mates. I also belong to the amphibious Association. |
| Heinlein, Richard | E-4 | Nov 29, 1967 – Sep 1971 | Snipe/engineering | I loved my time aboard. |
| Fetterman, Larry | E - 3 SHIP FITTER | 1968 – 1970 | R | Ferris was are ist class petty officer |
| Uglum, Gary | RMSN - RM2 | Jan 1968 – Feb 1970 | Communications | |
| Fetterman, Larry | E-3 ship fitter | Feb 1968 – Aug 1970 | engnering | would be great to talk to some of the old gang. |
| Piestrak, Stan | SMSN-SM3 | Apr 1968 – Sep 1, 1972 | Communication/Signalman | Would like to communicate with anyone from 68 to72..... |
| Henceroth, Dave | DC3 | Sep 1968 – Jan 1972 | R | |
| Williams, Gerald/willy | bm3 | Dec 1968 – Dec 18, 1969 | deck | |
| Mancini, Paul | Seaman/Yoman | 1969 – 1970 | Deck | Hoping to get in touch with the guys I served with. |
| Bonadonna, Fred | seamencoxain | Jan 1, 1969 – Jan 1, 1971 | deck crew coxin | |
| Walsh, Paul | SF3 | Jan 29, 1969 – Oct 15, 1972 | R | 4 of the best years in life spent on the LC, enjoyed my whole time looking back now, I would like to hear from any one. who was on the ship when i was there. I worked for Lt.Jg McCarthy, and Lt.Jg McClain, |
| Campagno, Michael (Mike Or Campy) | RM | Feb 1969 – Oct 1972 | Communications | |
| Husbands, Greg | RM3 | Apr 29, 1969 – Jan 29, 1971 | ||
| Orr, Michael | E-3 | Aug 23, 1970 – Jan 29, 1971 | Ship serviceman | |
| Cushman, Steve | E-3 | May 1971 – Sep 30, 1972 | Engineering | Looking for buddies from a long time ago. Trying to get in contact with Louie but no luck yet. |
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