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USS Roark (FF 1053) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Roark (FF 1053). 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 271 crew members registered for the USS Roark (FF 1053).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1976 | 1977 – 1980 | 1981 – 1983 | 1984 – 1986 | 1987 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakalars, Michael | LTJG | 1987 – 1989 | 1stLt/Deck | |
| O'connor, Larry | MM2 | Jan 20, 1987 – Apr 29, 1991 | Engineering | Toughest 4 1/2 years of my life. Met some great peope that I would like to see again. Quad L. Gallegos, Shelhamer, Prater, Otto, Mechesney, Brunn, Newberry, McCalister, Jamie, Ogden, Tony, Penfield, Francia, Ta, FC3 ???, AAARRRGGH out of |
| Heinzen, Mark | E-5/HT2 | Feb 1987 – Jul 1990 | Eng.Dept. / R-Div. | First and last ship. In the end you knew who you could count on and who not to. But over all Great comradery overseas inport! Found a home up here in the Seattle area thanks to the trip up to Sea Fair. |
| Fowler, Dexter | RM1 | Apr 1, 1987 – Jul 10, 1990 | OC | Served with a great group of people |
| Rice, James Long Grain | BT3 | Apr 15, 1987 – Apr 21, 1990 | Engineering | The best time and group of guys i ever served with. Porkchop Dan Dyar, Chilli Mel. I miss you guys. |
| Patterson, Chris | BM2 | Jun 1987 – Jul 1988 | 1st | I was the LPO of 1st division during my tenure, the people I remember who worked with me were BM3 Day, BMSN Lew dog Lewis, SN Terry Traub. Please contact me I would like to keep in touch. |
| Risely, David | QM2 | Jul 1987 – Aug 1990 | ON | I remember the 3 month cruise from Treasure Island, Hawaii, Phillippines, Thailand, Korea, and Japan. During that cruise we rescued 44 Vietnamese Refugees and had to sink the boat they were on with water hoses. |
| Kehoe, Jim | OS2 | Jul 1, 1987 – Jun 1, 1990 | CIC | WoW! What a start Air Traffic Controller now in Atlanta..Great times,Great people, fun kicking butt with shipmates playing sprots in Mexico,Canada and USA.Great crew won best gunfire support ship for work done at San Clamente Island BOOM! |
| Knudson, Ken | BMC | Jul 5, 1987 – Nov 1, 1990 | DECK DEPT. | DECK LCPO, CMAA, GOOD WESTPAC CRUISE. 1ST TIME I EVER SAW A DERELICT SHIP AT SEA. GOOD MEMORIES. HOW ABOUT THE EARTHQUAKE? DROP ME A LINE, KEEP IN TOUCH. DOODLELU@EXCITE.COM |
| Foley, Thomas | QM3 | Aug 1987 – Apr 1991 | Navigation | Holy s**t I spent a long time on that thing..Forgot most of the bad stuff and remember most of the good.. I got in so much trouble,but never did make it to see the Capt. Thanks Chief..Best gun in the West..$25 extra..... |
| Vermurlen, Jeff Spoogie San | MM3/2 | Aug 1987 – Dec 1991 | M | One of the best engineering crews I ever served with. Served on USS JPJ and USS Gridley before the Roark. I remember you well Fishdog. I wonder what happened to Smeg(MM2 Orest Bihun) |
| Magellan, Mark | MSCS | Sep 1987 – Dec 1987 | SUPPLY | Reserve given mandatory orders to the new Reserve Fleet of FF's . Never liked ships.Remember 1st weekend aboard , and the CO said we had 6 weekends to qualify. Transfered to NWS Concord, and retired after 30 years as MSCM in 2000 Go Navy! |
| Caughorn, Brian | BT3 | Nov 1987 – Oct 1990 | B Division | What a great crew , and enjoyed my time on the Roark and Treasure Island . |
| Cross, Jeff | E4 | Nov 29, 1987 – May 15, 1990 | Aux 1 | The good old Days |
| Fisher, James/fishdog | E4-E5 | Jan 1988 – Dec 1991 | Just looking for ole shipmates from my time period. feel free to email | |
| Wilson, Gary | E2-E5 | Mar 1988 – Nov 1991 | M & A | |
| Denny, Crespin | DC2 E-5 | Mar 22, 1988 – Feb 2, 1992 | R-Division | To all past shipmates,You all have a special place in my life THANK YOU.EspeciallyChiefAires, Chief House,DC2Smith, HT1 Slabey,HT2Heinzen,HT2Holden,HT1WilsonDC3Harden |
| Azevedo, Mark | OS3 | Apr 1988 – Aug 17, 1991 | OPS | |
Walker, Bill  | Icfn | May 1988 – Mar 1989 | E | |
| Sweeley, Scott | OS2 (SW) | Jun 1988 – Dec 1991 | OI | Had some good times while onboard. Made the most of my time while in and have no regrets. Served with some great people and got to do a lot of things I would have never been able to do had I not been assigned to the Roark. |
| Engelbrekt, Brian | SM3 | Jul 1988 – Nov 1990 | com | |
| Gardner, Jeff | LT. | Jul 1, 1988 – Oct 31, 1989 | Supply | |
| Sikel, Mark (Shaggy) | E-5 / RM-2 | Aug 15, 1988 – Dec 14, 1991 | Ops/Comm | Although I've been out of the Navy for several years, I always reflect on my time on the Roark and all the friends I've made. It'll always be an experience I wouldn't trade for anything. I miss you guys. |
| Willette, Dean | GM3 | Oct 1988 – Dec 1991 | 3rd | Your welcome Donny. Give me a call some time I'm retiring MAY 23 08, three day's from now. Hello to every one. Troy, hope your staying out of TJ. |
| Monsoon, Mac | CPO | 1989 – 1990 | OI | REPORTED ON BOARD TOOK HER ON THE LAST WEST=PAC PRIOR TO DECOM. RESERVE SHIP LOTS OF RUST NO $ FOR REPAIRS AND NO SUPPORT FROM RESERVES. EXCELLENT ACTIVE DUTY CREW. |
| Spracher, Joe "jody" "baby Doc" | HM3 | Jan 1989 – Jan 1991 | Medical | Now that I look back on this adventure, I marvel at all that I did and all that we (Mike and I), had accomplished. We never lost a paitent and we practiced medicine as true to civillian medicine as possible. My HM1 was a very good corpsman |
| Jeffrey Norwood, Cooter | mm3 | Jan 1, 1989 – Jan 1, 1991 | m | fishdog. been looking for anyone. |
| Angulo, Joaquin | STG2 | Jan 5, 1989 – Apr 5, 1991 | Sonar | Alot of memories both good and bad. But you can't forget the WESPAC this pig was able to do. Not bad for a reserve ship. |
| Schriver, Collin | LT | Jan 7, 1989 – Dec 14, 1991 | 1st/3rd | Great memories. |
| Towne, Mike | HMC(SW) | Jan 9, 1989 – Jan 9, 1991 | X | An Incredible Interesting Time. Thanks |
| Haskin, Bradley | MIDN 1/C | Jun 17, 1989 – Jul 13, 1989 | Various--But the Ensign I shadowed was assigned to the Engine Room | My onlyexposure to the "Blue Water Navy" on my 1st Class MIDN Cruise. Thanks to the E's who took me under their wing and showed me how the "Real Navy" worked. Short time aboard but a lifetime of memories. |
| Hanley, Michael | YN2 | Dec 1989 – Dec 1991 | Admin | |
| Franks, Timothy | IC3 | Mar 1990 – Dec 1991 | E | |
| Gee, Donald | GMMSA-GMM3 | Apr 1990 – Dec 14, 1991 | 3rd | Couldnt think of a better ship for someone to start out on. Greatest bunch of guys I've ever meet. Thanks for everything Dean |
| Thompson, Mike | PN3 | May 19, 1990 – Dec 1991 | admin | |
| Hill, Leiws | SA/BM | Jun 1990 – Dec 14, 1991 | 1ST | GREAT FIRST SHIP TO START ON!!!! |
| Maas, Eric | MS3 | Jun 1990 – Dec 14, 1991 | Supply | I originally started in the deck division and was placed in the wardroom eventually as the wardroom supervisor. I will never forget TI or the Roark |
| Ho, Phu | EM3 | Jul 1990 – Dec 14, 1991 | ||
| Picariello, Michael | GMGSN | Dec 1990 – Nov 1991 | CG | I've got some great memories of the crew aboard that ship. It seems like I spent most of my time either being sea sick or mess "Cranking" in the officers wardroom. Also I remember John Guzman (sp?) and I writing the 12 days of leave : ) |
| Rathbone, Bob | MM2 - MM1 | Dec 1990 – Dec 14, 1991 | A | I was the Santa at The Decom - Christmas Party |
| Picariello, Michael | GMG SN | Dec 30, 1990 – 1991 | My first deployment after gun school. I had a great time and met some great people. | |
| Bonday, David | YN3 | Feb 15, 1991 – Dec 16, 1991 | Nav/Admin | |
| Simpson, Stanley | SKC | Apr 1991 – Dec 1991 | S-1 |
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