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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Des Moines (CA 134). 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 39 crew members registered for the USS Des Moines (CA 134).
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Dorian, Theodore | as | Sep 15, 1948 – | sixth | was one of the pre commissioning crew assembled in the fargo bldg.and one of the men led by bm1 bailey who brought the ship down to boston for her commissioning |
Anderson, James C. "JC" or Andy | BOATSWAIN\'S MATE | Nov 1, 1948 – May 15, 1950 | 1st | |
McGhee, Robert (Bob) | DC3 | Nov 7, 1948 – May 10, 1952 | A fine ship, Not only a Class ship, But a Classy one. Plankowner* | |
Galla, John | SEAMAN FIRST | Nov 14, 1948 – Dec 28, 1949 | 5th | She is a awesome looking ship. ( Plank Owner ) |
Mc Grann, Desmond | ENGINEMAN 2ND CLASS | Dec 1950 – Jun 1954 | A | The ''DAISY MAE'' a great ship to serve on and many special shipmates i remember daily in my thoughts and prayers .Mac |
Stolz, Milton | bt2 | Dec 29, 1950 – Oct 28, 1954 | uss des moines | this was my father |
McElroy, Eugene | AE 1 | 1951 – | Aviation Electrician's Mate | Eugene L McElroy |
Conklin, Charlie Or C.b. | RM3 | Feb 1952 – Jun 1954 | CR | Served aboard from February 1952 through Mid 1954 which I think was around June when I transfered to the COMCRUDIV SIX Flag for my remaining years at sea. The Daisy Mae was my first ship and I still think of her as my ship. |
Boyer, George | SEAMAN/YEOMAN | Feb 1952 – Apr 1954 | ENGINEER YEOMAN | STARTED OUT IN SIGNALS, AND TRANFERED TO CAPTAINS OFFICE, AND FINALLY TO ENGINEERS OFFICE. |
Myers, Henry | sn | Mar 1952 – Apr 1952 | radar | Now retiredl |
Hovis, Ron | QM2 | Mar 1, 1952 – Nov 11, 1957 | NAVIGATION | |
Fenton, Fred | SFM2 | 1954 – 1959 | R | |
Kerns, John | SEAMAN | Sep 10, 1954 – Jul 15, 1958 | OI | |
Fordyce, Melville "Mel" | RADIOMAN STRIKER | 1956 – 1958 | Was a member of OR Division and attend the Reunion at Pauls Place anually | |
Villanueva, Jerry | RD3 | 1956 – 1958 | OI | GREAT SHIP GREAT C.O.BEST SHIPMATES EVER |
Hall, Bruce | FT 2 | Jan 1956 – Nov 1957 | FOX | |
Nangle, Ralph (Jerry) | PC3 | Feb 1, 1956 – Aug 27, 1957 | THE "DAISEY MAE" WAS A GREAT SHIP..... | |
Murray, Melvin | BT2 | Apr 5, 1956 – Dec 28, 1959 | B Div | None |
Nix, Ralph | SN | Dec 14, 1956 – May 1959 | 7 | Looking for old friend Dale Renz from Jefferson Wi.The last time I saw you was from the pier in Long Beach. CLG 6 was leaving for places in the pacific and I was about to leave for Boston. I am on the web. 1960. |
Perez, Fred | SHSN | 1957 – 1964 | S-3 | Many great memories!! |
Lammey, Jr., Roy | SN | Feb 14, 1957 – Sep 28, 1960 | OI | What a great life! |
Oleson, Al "Ole" | E-3 | Aug 1957 – Mar 1961 | 4th | |
Chiappi, Bill | EM3 | Sep 1957 – Apr 1958 | E | Motor Rewind Shop, Power Gang. |
MacFarlane, Thomas (Tom) | RM2 | Sep 1, 1957 – Jan 1, 1961 | OR | High speed CW operator. |
Rhodes, Ralph | Seaman | Nov 1957 – Jul 1958 | Personnel | |
Hopkins, Philip V. | E5 / FT2 | Dec 1957 – Mar 1960 | Fox | I was assigned to Spot 1, Spot 2, Forward Main Battery Plot and Aft Main Battery Plot. Close friends who transfered from USS Salem were Robert Olsen, Randy French. Others friends were, Dickerson, Francis, Howell, Masse,Bo Riley. |
Chretien, Wilbur (Chris) | RMSN | 1958 – | OC | First ship that I served on. Only on board for about 3-4 months temp duty. Left ship for London in Sept 1958. Great ship. |
Clark, Bob | SN | 1958 – 1961 | Fox | Looking for Joe, Willy, Kirby, Al, any guys that played with "TRA-VELS". I was rhythm guitar. Please e-mail, would be great to make contact after all these years. Joe, still mad ? |
Briglia, Nick | MM2. E-5 | Aug 1958 – Oct 1960 | Mike Division | My 2 years aboard the Daisey Mae were unforgettable. What a wonderfull expierience for a young sailer Engineer. All my Buddies and visits to many many country's will Always be remembered. Also Shore Patrol Duty. |
Alston, John | FTG2 | Oct 1958 – Jul 1961 | Fox | My first ship, I was onboard for decommissioning Duty Station was Sky1, the Mk37 director above the bridge. |
Myers, Allen | SK3 | Nov 1958 – Jul 1961 | Supply S-1 | Trying to locate members of the band "TRA-VELS" and other friends on board the Des Moines. I was the lead singer with the band. Great times. |
Kaier, Fred | MR3 | 1959 – 1961 | A | |
Mullins, Wittial | etn3 | 1959 – 1960 | oe | |
Ferraiola, Anthony | GMSN | 1959 – 1961 | 6th | |
Bogart, Jerry | Seaman | Jun 29, 1959 – May 11, 1961 | Fox division | Started in 7th div,then boat div, finished my time in fox div, for 3 inch 50 antiaircraft batteries, mid port side and aft battery, director operator under FT 1 class Buck Young. |
Charella, Vito | SEAMAN | Aug 1959 – Jul 1962 | looking for the Salerno brothers Joe the one who played the gettar. | |
Mason, Steve | sn | Jun 1960 – 1961 | 5th | my 1st ship out of boot camp |
Hanes, Robert | SN | Sep 1960 – Feb 1961 | Flag | Was assigned to Flag Plot. Was a great show ship and it always looked great. Would like to thank QM3 Santos for his guidance. I stayed in for 20 yrs and made Chief Warrant. |
Burcher, Eric | HT3 | Aug 12, 1993 – Aug 12, 1993 | I was not a crew member, but was allowed the honor of being able to conduct my first re-enlistment aboard her. |
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