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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Guadalcanal (LPH 7). 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 857 crew members registered for the USS Guadalcanal (LPH 7).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1963 | 1964 – 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 1969 – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White, Antony | AC2 | 1976 – 1979 | Operations | They left off the fact that it was the Flags fault we ran aground. We almost sank at the pier in Philly also. Lost a whole anchor and chain off France..what a blast! |
| Elliott, Chris 'Eli' | IC3 | 1976 – 1979 | E | So where is Bronto, Bird, Shakey, CB, Willy and the rest of the crew. Haven't made it over here yet, eh? Nothing like droppin' the birds (anemometers) from the top yardarm in a high wind. Unless of course it was PMing the Pit Sword. ;) |
| Weir, Steve | SSGT | 1976 – 1977 | Went on a med and NATO cruise on the Guad.. Was an avionics SSGT with HMH-362. I hated to hear she was targeted and sunk... | |
| Wilson, Larry/ GRIZ | MS3/MS | 1976 – 1979 | S2 | Anyone know the whereabouts of John Clark, Michael Reska, Ron Jarrell, David Stroebel, Doc Donaldson? |
| McNabb, Boston | YNSN | 1976 – 1978 | Captain's Office: then Admin for deck/weps/eng | Onboard during grounding off of Sicily Flight deck crash of Marine helicopter Evacuation of American Embassy in Lebanon Worked for Chief Turnbow in CO's office then for LCDR Richard Leonhart in Deck dept. |
| Lyon, Allen | CPL | 1976 – 1978 | HMH - 362 Avionics | Did the 1976 cruise to northern europe, the 1977-1978 cruise to the med. Two CH-46s in the water... frogs do float..except when they get run over by the Italian naval barge. and the search for the missing Turkish Flag. |
| Desalvo, Tom | AN | Jan 1976 – Nov 1978 | V-4 | Best of the three ships I served on. Noted no mention of the CH-46 that blew up on spot two. We were of the many who fought the fire. A Marine Crewman from another aircraft dove from top of his 46 into water in attempt to rescue crew.Many memories |
| Lawrence, David - Lorenzo | ABH3 | Jan 1976 – Sep 1979 | V1 | I'll never forget (perhaps the names of some), We were all growing up - fast. G Cox, T Grove, D Prim, R Appomalo (sp) sorry, L Wise, Chief Rogers, Chief Shea, and others. Aircraft misshaps, Med bars, VA, all of it. Say hi. |
| Cole, Robert | CPL | Jan 1976 – Jul 1976 | Co H, 2nd Bn, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division | Although proud of my service aboard the Guadalcanal, and rank it among the most adventurous six months of my life, I concur with the captain who I read remarked sometime afterward, it was "The Cruise from Hell." |
| Westbrook, Ron | HT2 | Jan 1976 – Jun 21, 1979 | R | Joined the Guad while run aground in Augusta Bay Sicily, left while in drydock in Philly. Lot of memories. T-Bone. Mike McCarty's dick hanging out of his pants during surprise xmas morning muster. |
| Moak, Wade | SM3 | Jan 1, 1976 – Nov 1, 1978 | CS | Those were the good ole days. "Hoss/Lil Joe: SM2 Barnes and I are still buds. We see each other often. Has anyone heard from Chuck Mundy? |
| Malizia, Joseph | E-5/HM2 | Jan 16, 1976 – Jul 1, 1976 | Medical BAS 2nd Batt 2nd | I was a hosptial corpsman attached to a USMC platoon during a deployment to the med. |
| Lowell, Steve | EN2 | Feb 1976 – Sep 21, 1979 | A-Gang | I have seen a couple of names that I recognize. I also noticed that the 46 crash on spot 2 was not listed. Anyone hear from ENC Marean, Weise, Billy Bedford, Marco, or anyone else from A-gang? |
| Boyce, Terry | MS1 | Feb 13, 1976 – Jan 13, 1979 | S-2 | HEY SHORTY, GRIZZ, E-MAIL ME |
| Bray, Allan | E7 | Mar 15, 1976 – Mar 29, 1978 | He was my Dad. He died on 19 Oct. 1996. I had a great father and sons cruise on the Guadalcanal in 77. | |
| Bray, Allan | CHIEF | Mar 15, 1976 – Mar 29, 1978 | Electrician | My Father Allan Bray served on this ship. I went on a father and son cruise with my brothers. I met the crew to most of his ships and they were the best. Im sorry to say my Dad died in 1996. He loved serving on the Guad. |
| Snyder, Rex | Apr 1976 – Jul 1977 | MM | good time but short. | |
| Semon, Robert | PH2 | Apr 1976 – May 1979 | OA | |
| Cook, Michael | MMCS (RET) | May 1976 – May 1981 | M | My first of 4 ships. The most fun I had in 20 Years in the Navy |
| Frederick S. Holbein II, Fred | RM2 then | May 1976 – Apr 1978 | CPR-8 staff | Lot's of fun times.. Too bad about all the NARC's that were percieved.. One RM1 got his very old guitar tossed overboard. |
| Brown, Raymond | OS3 | May 5, 1976 – May 7, 1979 | OI | Would like to get in touch with CIC gang from 76 to 79.Rierson,Andy,Lupi,Wilkerson e-mail raymondbrown848@yahoo.com |
| Ryan, Kevin | MSCS | Jun 10, 1976 – Apr 28, 1980 | S2 | The best of memories are from my days on the Guadalcanal. I have been assigned to other ships in the fleet, but none that rival those of the Guadalcanal or its crew. |
| Wiseman, Gene | E 3 mm | Jul 1976 – Sep 1977 | a | |
| Wise, Lee | ABH-3 | Jul 11, 1976 – Jul 12, 1980 | V-1 | To all my long lost BROTHERS. The times we had , how can anyone everforget..some CRAZY,some WILD and some, well just off the HOOK..But each one of us kids ( Now Men) must admit this today,.WE MISS IT. leewise01@yahoo.com |
| Caiado, Rick | CPL | Sep 1976 – Nov 9, 1976 | HMH-362 S1 | NATO Float.Me,Doc Galliher,Evans and Saul. Remember Liberty in England,Germany. How Bout playing Rugby against the Brits?? Drinking in Hamburg.. |
| Dennehey, Sean | L/CPL | Sep 1976 – Nov 1976 | 3rd Battalion 8th Marines | I was aboard the Gaud for operation Teamwork/Bonded Item NATO float. I have been aboard 2 other ships but always liked the Gaud the best. Semper Fi and Go NavyDaduu22@aol.com |
| Ellis, Don | SKSN | Sep 15, 1976 – Jan 4, 1978 | like to hear from any of you that used to work on signal bridge.. remember all those card games steve larry and any of the storekeepers. its been 30 years hard to believe | |
| Evans, Cliff | QM2 | Oct 1976 – Jul 1980 | Navigation | |
| Keith, Micheal | ABH3 | Oct 1976 – Jun 1980 | V-1 | Enjoyed V-1 where we could get away with white sock during general quarters. Had a hell of a time with Hartmann, LIngefelt. Wintz, J D. Now as a grandfather I'm proud to tell my kids and grandkids that I served in the United States Navy" |
| Rose, Richard | IC2 | Nov 22, 1976 – Aug 7, 1979 | E | What a ship this was, the best crew a skipper(CAPT GLUNT) could ask for but a run of bad luck in the med. All port visits were awesome. |
| Neighbor, Don | SH1 | 1977 – 1981 | Supply | WOW what great times we all had onboard her. Times I will never forget. |
| Cobb, Walter | RP2/E5 | 1977 – 1980 | OI - OC - X | GUAD was my 1st sea-going command, but not my last amphib - served with COMPHIBRON 3 and Hqtrs Co 4th Marines - shore commands included NAS/AFSC in Norfolk and NAS New Orleans |
| Whitmire, Dale | ABH3 | 1977 – 1980 | V-1 Flight Deck | What great times!! In the Med hell even back in Va. |
| Moore, David | OSSN | 1977 – 1980 | Operations | Can do my brothers. Good to see your names again, |
| Badyrka, Basil | IC2 | 1977 – 1980 | E | 1st command served with. Seen some great port of calls. Have great memories. Too bad she was used for target practice. |
| Rodgers, Charles (Ed) | ABHC | 1977 – 1980 | V-1 | Started as Flight Deck Chief then Air Dept. Leading Chief. Great crew and attached personnel. Made 2 Meds and countless heavy OPS training cruises. Retired as ABCS(AW). |
| Litzinger, Warren | abh2 | 1977 – 1981 | v1 | |
| Taylor, Tom | ABH3 | 1977 – 1979 | VH1 | Looking for crash crew members and fellow flight deck mates. Memories of good times and friends. |
| Pace, Timothy / Marvin | E-5 | Jan 1977 – Aug 1980 | AIMD / GSE | I had a great time on the Guad. |
| Martin, Jeffery Wayne | Jan 1977 – Mar 1980 | 1st | Boatman's mate. If "bugs" is still out there somewhere or anyone who remembers me, send me an email | |
| Hermosilla, Hector | E-4 | Jan 1977 – May 30, 1980 | V-1 and AIMD | Began on the flight deck and then transfered to AIMD to work on Jet Engines. Great times. I'm still in Aviation as an FAA Inspector. |
| Lupi, Bill | OS3 | Jan 6, 1977 – Oct 20, 1979 | Operations | |
| Jenson, Tracy | AC2 | Jan 12, 1977 – Apr 7, 1980 | Operations | Great memories! Tony, are you still at Cleveland Center? Is there a reunion assoc.? Anyone know where Charlie Ellis is? Hey, Chris Elliot, what's up? I heard the ship was going to permanent New York Harbor for civilian helos? |
| List, James | ABF3 | Jan 14, 1977 – Dec 15, 1978 | v4 | i loved every minute of my time there looking to contact people i have served with |
| Bloodgood, Kevin | HT3 | Jan 17, 1977 – Jan 17, 1980 | R Division | Hey Guys, how are you all doing these days. Give me a call at 732-254-5005. I currently live at 80 Price Place in South River, NJ 08882 |
| Lamirande, James | HT2 | Feb 1, 1977 – Jun 26, 1981 | R Division | Really enjoyed the good times on the Guad. Went through the overhaul in Philly in 79. 3 med cruises 1 north atlantic and many wild nights and memories in the MED. Discharged in 81 and became a Welding Instructor. |
| Doan, Jeffrey | PC3 | Apr 1977 – Apr 1979 | X | I have been looking for former shipmates for some time! If you remember me... or served aboard at the same time, send me an Email! |
| Phillips, Bryan | AC2 | Apr 1977 – Jul 1978 | HDC | Hey Tony and Tracy. I just googled the Guad and found this site. I remembered your names. Hope you remember mine. My service was brief aboard the Guad but weI did do a med cruise 77-78. I think! Kind of foggy back then!!!!! |
| Martinez, Richard | MM3 | Apr 10, 1977 – Sep 19, 1980 | A Gang | What a great time on those Med cruises. Looking for any old snipes. |
| Perrin, Steve | en2 | Apr 10, 1977 – Dec 27, 1980 | A gang | miss all the good times we had aboard ship. looking to find a few old buddys, will put my email out there. i ve worked for PPL coal plant for the last 30yrs. i have talked to martinez & ratliff over the years. |
| Hutchinson, Don | YN2 | Apr 20, 1977 – Mar 30, 1979 | PHIBRON 8 Staff | Rode the Guad for the whole two years I was with Phibron 8. Left there and went to Charleston. Retired in 1991 as YNC(SW). |
| Sarran, R | DP2 | Jun 11, 1977 – Nov 11, 1980 | S7 | Best time in the Navy. 2 Med Cruises, North Atlantic, Yards in Philly and Gitmo. Left her for the Pentagon. Was offered a 2nd tour and turned it down. Joined the Reserves and moved to Minnesota. Lots of memories and great friendships. |
| Jacque, Kevin | MM2 | Jul 1977 – Sep 1981 | M | had a blast in the hole, wouldn't trade it for anything |
| Swearingen, Lang | ABF2 | Jul 4, 1977 – Mar 7, 1981 | V-4 | What a blast! Great Memories. |
| Schmitz, Joe | sn | Jul 4, 1977 – Dec 10, 1979 | trouble | lang s. john wheeler had loads of fun |
| Brown, Keith | ABH2 | Jul 25, 1977 – Jul 1, 1981 | V3 | Never in my life did I have such a great time. I would love to contact any shipmates! Email me at kfbivan@comcast.net My memory is taking leave. :-) Would love to contact Sinabria, Oscar Delgaldo-Castro, Eddie Conley! |
| Brown, Keith | ABH2 | Jul 25, 1977 – Jun 18, 1981 | V-3 | I would love to connect to Oscar Pedro Gonzales Delgado-Castro. Actually Eddy Conley too, that rat bastard owes me 10 bucks! lol Email me at kfbivan@gmail.com |
| Collazo, Yamill | E-5 RM2 | Aug 1, 1977 – Aug 29, 1980 | Communications Center | During my tour of duty I made 2 Meds, 2 North Atlantic, and 2 Caribbean cruises. I am a shellback as well. I was a radioman in the comcenter. If any of my old shipmates want to contact me, please e-mail me at yamill@yahoo.com. |
| Devlin, Bill | E-3 (USMC) | Sep 1977 – Feb 1978 | 3rd Bat 6th Maries 2nd Marine | What a cruise! Great memories! Served with a great bunch of guys. Long chow lines, short showers, hot European woman, The gut, The cave! You couldn't afford a cruise like this as a civilian! |
| Gorman, Mark | CPL,USMC | Sep 1977 – Feb 1978 | Serving on the Guadalcanal on a Med-cruise was one of the hightlights of my life. Great ship,great crew, great food, fantastic places to see. I even went skiinig in the French Alps one weekend! I wish I could do it all over again.-mark | |
| Sarran, Rick | DP2 | Sep 2, 1977 – Nov 9, 1980 | S7 | Over 3 years. 2 Med cruises, 1 North Atlantic, Philly shipyard and Gitmo. Lots of time at sea and a lot of fun. Great times and great friendships. Looking for BF, Cowley, Hernandez, Herrera, Lefevre, or anyone from Supply. |
| Rozzi, Mark | SH2 | Oct 1977 – Jun 1981 | S-3 | GREAT TIME ON THE GUAD, ANYONE SEEN MS3 COOKE, ROCKY OR HOCKS? LCDR SCHUMACHER FROM COMM IF YOUR STILL AROUND SEND ME A LINE. |
| Christie, James/jim NEW | LN2 | Oct 1977 – Aug 1980 | X-Division/Legal | First and one of the best commands to serve. Started as a Yeoman and converted to a Legalman at the end of my tour. Saw a number of names on this site of folks I served with and hop they are all well! |
| Hudak, Thomas | SN | Nov 3, 1977 – Apr 15, 1979 | Fox | |
| Heartwell, Bob | DK3 | Nov 22, 1977 – Oct 26, 1980 | ss04 |
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