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USS Birmingham (CL 62) Crew List
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 66 crew members registered for the USS Birmingham (CL 62).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1943 | 1944 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Loomer, Fen | FC 3C | 1944 – 1946 | Fire Control | I played in the ship's swing band |
| Mason, Roy Glenn | 2C | 1944 – Apr 12, 1946 | Communication | |
Wilczynski, Ted  | seaman 2nd class | 1944 – Oct 24, 1944 | b24 | My uncle,Tadeusz Wilczynski was a 20 year old seaman on the Birmingham who lost his life in the explosion of the Princeton 10/24/1944 during the battle of Leyte Gulf. Is there anyone still around who might remember him? |
| Platt, John | son | Jan 1, 1944 – Jan 1, 1946 | uss birmingham | My father John W Platt, Boston MA, served on Birmingham during WW2. Please contcact if you remember him. Thanks JP |
| 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. |
| Miller, Robert William | Fire Controlman 3rd Class | Feb 18, 1944 – Oct 24, 1944 | U.S.S Birmingham | |
| 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. |
| Moll, Herman | WT2C | May 1, 1944 – May 6, 1946 | B Division After Fire Room | It was really hot in the the after fire room. I went on an honor flight to see the WW2 memorial 5-31-10 and I recomend it if you get the chance. I also made it to the Birmingham reunion in Richmond Virginia 8-25-11 |
| 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. |
| Fritz, Theodore | F2c(WT) | Dec 12, 1944 – 1946 | B-DIV | Theodore Fritz was my grandfather. I inherited a scrapbook he kept of his time on the USS Birmingham (CL-62) and I'd love to connect with former crew members or their families and share stories, photos, etc. |
| 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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