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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Waterford (ARD 5). 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 Waterford (ARD 5).
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Stevens, Robert | MM3 | May 1958 – Nov 1961 | Crane operator | |
Wayne, Steele | sk3 | Sep 1959 – Jul 1963 | supply | |
Clifford, Dan | EN3 | Sep 1969 – 1972 | Engineering | It was kind of neat that could pick up all the subs.
Running the Gantry crane was a little tricky but i got used to it quickly. served with a lot of good people & times. Would like to get in touch of Howard Dougal. View 'back then' Photo |
Smith, Les (Smitty) | ENFN | Dec 11, 1973 – May 10, 1975 | M Div | remembering long docking stations, racing the cranes, BM2 Dickerson, Stretch, John Bonner , where are you all now? |
Viens, Ronald | ETSN | Oct 1, 1974 – Jun 6, 1975 | 2nd Division | I was attached to Sub School, but awaiting assignment to a class while waivers worked their way thru BuPers, and was TAD to ARD5.I learned everything there was to know about needle guns, red lead, chipping hammers. |
Bailey, Thomas | HM1 | Jun 1975 – Jun 1978 | Medical | I am looking for anyone stationed on board during my tour. |
(Richey) Blackburn, Pat, Patricia | E-3 | Oct 1975 – Jun 26, 1976 | Seaman | |
Wampole (Phifer), Mae (Jackie) | SK3 | Oct 1, 1975 – Oct 1976 | Storekeeper | Looking for shipmtes that were aboard the USS Waterford (ARD-5_ and the USS West Milton (ARD-7). The two drydocks were anchored side-by-side. |
Nelson, Darrell | ENC | Apr 1976 – Jan 1977 | 3M Coordinator | Last duty station before retiring |
Caldwell, Mark | HTFN | Nov 17, 1976 – Nov 17, 1977 | @^#*!!# | There was another dry dock next to us but I can't remember the name of it. Anyone know the name? |
Fillion, Dennis | E-3 | 1978 – 1979 | WAS ONBOARD TO DECOMISSION THE FIRST ATOMIC SUB USS NAUTILUS ANYONE ON THE DRYDOCK IN GROTON NEW LONDON AT THAT TIME OR CLOSE PLEASE RESPOND.I AM SURE THERE WAS ANOTHER DRYDOCK NEXT TO IT | |
Wicks, Geoffrey | htfn | Jan 1978 – Oct 1978 | repair | I was T.A.D. until the uss shipingport ardm-4 was built...Had a great time onboard The C.O. was really cool. Enjoyed all the peple I worked with..good duty station |
Quinn, Paul | HTFN | Feb 1978 – Aug 1979 | Docking | Remember the blizzard of 78 stuck on board for 5 or 6 days straight. |
Deal, Becky | mmfn Deal | Nov 1978 – 1980 | M and A | |
Bryan, Mark | bt3 | 1979 – 1980 | repair | This was my last duty station. I met some great people and had some fun times. |
McPike, Larry | HTFN | 1982 – 1983 | HULL SHOP | Some of the best days of my life. We got the Battle E, while I was stationed on the ship. Looking for friends that were on board appox september 82-November 83. |
Southwell, Sh3 Donna | sh3 | 1982 – 1985 | deck and docking | hi there my name is Donna Fronek, formerly Donna Southwell.I was a ship serviceman on the AR D 5 in 1982 to 1985.I really enjoyed my tour of duty....would love to hear from any crew members.hello Larry Mcpike! |
Camacho, Eliu (Tony) | HTC | May 17, 1982 – Jun 1, 1983 | Senior Enlisted Advisor | Great CO and good command |
Cribb, Lawrence | EM3 | Sep 1982 – Aug 1984 | Eletrical | |
Bowers, Jim "Baby Boats" | BM1 | 1983 – 1986 | Deck | Many long days/ nights on ARD 5 ..,Both down in the pits or up on the cranes but an experience filled with good times and many friends made...and now missed :-( |
Gager, Arthur | LT | 1984 – 1986 | Executive Officer | LCDR Frank Conahan was my CO. YNC Gayle Oko was the Administrative Officer; went on to being commissioned a LDO.; she was one of the best shipmates I ever served with. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
Shaff, Brad | BM2 | Apr 1984 – Jun 1987 | Deck | Long hours and hard work, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. Married a shipmate and made lots of friends. |
Shaff, Alice | MR3 | Jun 1, 1985 – 1987 | Engineering | Hi, my name used to be Bare now Shaff. Was stationed from 1985-1987. |
Golden, Robin | Bm3 | Dec 1985 – Jul 1989 | Deck | |
Transfiguracion, Urwin | EM3 | Dec 31, 1987 – Dec 31, 1987 | E - DIV | Many thanks to the crews that provided me training. |
Curry III, Sherman | ICFN | Jun 25, 1989 – Jun 26, 1992 | E-Division | Started in Deck Division cross rate to E-Division love those times. Groton, CT |
Simpson, Thomas | HT2 | May 30, 1990 – Jan 24, 1994 | DC Div | |
Owens, Anthony | FN | Jul 1990 – May 1993 | Docking Div. | Miss those days, and my shipmates |
James, Shortt | HTC | Mar 2, 1993 – Feb 10, 1995 | Cranes | Looking to contact with crew members while I was onboard. |
Brallier, Zack | e3 | 1994 – 1995 | engine room | |
Dashnaw, Charles | en3 | Sep 1994 – Aug 1998 | engineering | |
Perry, Curtis | EN1 | May 21, 1996 – Oct 13, 1997 | Cranes | The ladies of Cranes Div made me a much better person. I Thank you all!!!! |
Delgado-saloka, Aracelis | E3 | Dec 1996 – Sep 1997 | Crane | Work wasn't always easy but tried having fun while doing it. |
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