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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Birmingham (CL 62). 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 35 crew members registered for the USS Birmingham (CL 62).
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson Jr, Harry | SKC | 1942 – 1945 | Supply | This was my dad, he passed in October of 2004. If anyone has any memories of him while onboard the Birmingham, I'd love to hear from you! |
| Miksis, John | CHIEF MACHINIST\'S MATE | 1942 – 1946 | This was my father. He passed in 1978 of wounds received from the Carier Princeton explosion. He told me some stories about the Birmingham. It was not a lucky ship. Anyone know him? Sorry no picture now. | |
| Miller, Alfred (Ack Ack) | CPL | 1942 – 1945 | Marine Det. | My dad was a 20mm gunner starboard side aft |
| Brown, Mitchell | Petty Officer | 1942 – 1945 | don't know | My dad served on board and was injured in an air attack in the South Pacific. He died 6 years ago. I will provide all information related to him that I know. |
| Pearson, Raymond | ? | Jan 29, 1942 – Jan 29, 1946 | ? | This is my Great Uncle. I know that he kept in touch with many of the men on the USS Birmingham. Do you remember him? Please email stories or contacts that may as I am trying to piece together pieces of his life. |
| Briand, Francis "skinny" | EM1 | Jun 24, 1942 – Nov 20, 1945 | E Electrical | Like others, my Dad (Deceased May 7,2007) never spoke about his Navy Days,threw away all his medals etc. He was lucky. Has been a quest for many years to FIND SOMEONE who knew and could share with me. Our resources are dwindling every day. |
| Melancon, Doyle | GM2C | Oct 16, 1942 – Jan 14, 1946 | My Dad, Doyle Melancon,GM2c was"plank owner" & crew chief of40mm Bofor A.A.mount.His friend,Bob Cleaver was also a GM2c &came to our house once. The "B" saw lots of action.He didn't talk much about the war.I'm p | |
| Cuppett, Leslie / Les | 1943 – 1944 | DECEASED IN 1990. IF ANYONE HAS ANY STORIES OR INFO OF MY FATHER WHILE ON BOARD, PLEASE E-MAIL ME. | ||
| Kinsey, Maurice | RMSN | 1943 – 1944 | C- Communications | Com Crew Div 13 Staff Radioman. Served pre-commision until staff transferred to the USS Santa Fe. My phone number is 817-675-3996. |
| Minter, Harold | 1943 – 1944 | This was my grandfather. He was injured when the Princeton exploded. He passed away in 2005. I would like to hear from anyone who might have known him. | ||
| Fite, Walter | PETTY OFFICER 2ND RADIO OPERATOR | 1943 – 1945 | Served during all major engagements. He is 86 and still kicking. Very Spry and remembers the war years well. Anyone wanting to contact him may do so thru his son Walter @ waltf@delvatool.com. | |
| Decker, Richard | F1/c | 1943 – 1944 | ? | This is my father. He was badly wounded Oct 24 1944 when the USS Princeton exploded. He passed away in 1976. I would be interested in talking to anyone who knew him. |
| Walton, George | SN-1 | 1943 – 1944 | Fourth | Anyone looking for me? |
| Grove, John | GM | Jan 1943 – Mar 1946 | 5th Division (not too sure) | This was my Grandfather. He passed away in 1968 well before I was born, but I have always been interested in the history of the Birmingham and would be particularly interested in hearing any stories about my Grandfather |
| Lloyd, Ashby | AO2 | Jan 1943 – Oct 1944 | Do not know | Lloyd was part of the commissioning detail. He was on the starboard side of the Birmingham fighting the fire when the Princeton blew; he was wounded. I am his widow; have much info I can share. |
| Shermer, Floyd Vernon | SEAMAN FIRST CLASS | Jan 1, 1943 – Nov 2, 1944 | L | |
| Willis, Clarence Lafayette | Boatswain's Mate 1c | Jan 19, 1943 – Aug 5, 1945 | Thirteen | My daddy served our country for over twenty years. He was at Pearl Harbor on 7 Dec 1941 and retired 18 April 1955. He died 8 May 1974 in Charleston, SC. He loved this country. I would love to meet anyone who new him. |
| Barritt, Alfred | FIRE CONTROLMAN THIRD CLASS | Jan 29, 1943 – Nov 1, 1945 | "F" | |
| Corrao, Joseph | Feb 3, 1943 – | This was my father | ||
| Reardon, Walter M | COXSIN | Apr 1943 – Jan 1946 | L &3RD | I served on the USS Birmingham cl62 from it's first battle :The Invasion of Sicily to it's last battle Okinawa. I received the Purple Heart medal plus 5 other's with 10 battle star's. |
| Bammann, Fredrick | CWT | Jun 1943 – Sep 1945 | Task Force 58 | |
| Klonoski, Edward | RADIOMAN 2ND CLASS | Jun 1, 1943 – Nov 28, 1944 | My dad was aboard from commissioning through 1944. I have littele information about him on the ship. Anyone with any information on him please e-mail me at ed.klonoski@flightsafety.com. Dad passed away March 2006. Thank you all | |
| Waskewicz, Harry | MACHINIST 3RD CLASS | Jun 6, 1943 – Mar 1, 1945 | A | THIS WAS THE MOST BATTERED SHIP IN THE ENTIRE FLEET. CHECK IT OUT RIGHT HERE ON THE INTERNET |
| Jacobs, Elmer | Signalman 3C | Oct 12, 1943 – Sep 28, 1945 | C division | I came aboard Birmingham at Pearl. We left for the Solomons shortly thereafter, At Bouganville in early November, we were torpedoed twice and had been hit by a 500 pound bomb.Blown up alongside Princeton and suicide Okin |
| Crawley, Hubert | SEAMAN 2ND CLASS | 1944 – May 1945 | This was my father who passed away in 1988. He was wounded at Okinawa by a kamakazi attack in may of 45 | |
| Gillcrist, John | ENSIGN | 1944 – 1946 | First | This is my Dad who passed away in 1988. Never talked much about these things so any illumination would be dearly appreciated. When he arrived? Any stories? Liberty? Letters he wrote home gave birth to more questions than answers. |
| Postle, Lewis W Jr | 1944 – Oct 24, 1944 | This is my uncle who died on 10/24/44 the story my grandmother told me about a ship my uncle was on and it pulled up to another ship that was on fire I think this may be the Birmingham He is buried in manilia well has a white cross | ||
| Howard, Edwin | CL_62 | 1944 – | ||
| Harold, Wright | gun | 1944 – 1945 | n/a | |
| Tate, Manley | Radarman 3rd Class | 1944 – 1945 | electrical | This was my father who passed away Feb 1, 2002. He had fond memories of his naval days, even though it was a time of conflict. Just glad he wasn't on the Indianapolis on its run from Tinian like he almost was. |
| Skovgaard, Steven | GM-2 | Jan 5, 1944 – May 20, 1944 | Gunery | Fred (Fritzy) Wollerman This was my uncle who died when the Princeton blew up next to the Birmingham in'44. I'd like to know if anyone remembers him. He was GM-2. Would like a ships patch to put by his picture. |
| Ursic, Anthony "tony" | ENSIGN | May 1944 – Jul 1946 | GUNNERY OFFICER | ALSO ASSIGNED AS RECREATION OFFICER ALONG WITH ENS. CHUCK COMSTOCK. WE TWO ARRANGED FOR THE COLD BEER ON THE PIER IN PORT IN AUSTRAILIA.FOR THE THIRSTY CREW..BEING A LOUSY PIANO PLAYER, I ENJOYED BEING WITH THE CL-62 DANCE BAND. |
| Wilson, Joseph (Joe) | Gunnersmate 3rd | Jun 1, 1944 – Apr 2, 1946 | 6 Division 40 mm Gun Gange | I went aboard the USS Birmingham CL 62, the first week of June 1944 before the invasion of Saipan. I received the Purple Heart, The Navy Unit Commendation & 6 Battle Stars. I was always proud I served on the "Mighty B". |
| Gardner, John | Seaman 2ond class | Oct 1944 – May 1946 | 1rst division | 83 yrs old, still spry. Planning on going to the 2009 ship reunion. |
| Grant, Joseph | 1945 – | My grandfather. Died long before I arrived. Have a few pictures, a few stories, and a boomerang with RAAF emblem, signed by what appears to be an entire RAAF fighter squadron. Would really like to know more about this. |
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