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USS Halibut (SSN 587) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Halibut (SSN 587). 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 44 crew members registered for the USS Halibut (SSN 587).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1974 | 1975 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter, Phil | ET2 (SS) | Mar 1961 – Mar 1964 | Electronics | Time spent on the Halibut was both a fun and mostly boring time. It was also cold and I hated the cold drip from condensation. Missed the last patrol of SSGN 587 but had dreams about being on patrol for years. |
| Watkins, Bruce | RM2SS | 1962 – 1966 | Radioman | What happened to Bill Rushing? |
| Mercer, Jon | EM2 (SS) | May 1962 – Jul 1963 | Electrical | Reported in from protype, transferred to Scuba school, then to Bonefish |
| Chiappi, Bill | EM1(SS) | Oct 20, 1962 – Jul 15, 1964 | Electrical | Made 2 Missile patrols out of hawaii and participated in an overhaul of Halibut in Mare island Shipyard. A wonderful and brave crew of guys. |
| Fleck, Harvey | EN2, MM1 | 1963 – 1964 | M | |
| Frye, Ron | MT2 (SS) | Jan 1963 – Mar 1964 | Missle (weapons) | What I learned about the systems on the boat and the personalities of my crew mates has stayed with me. |
| Schneider, Joseph | TM3 (SS) | Sep 1, 1963 – Oct 28, 1965 | Torpedo | This was my first sub I was stationed on. After I was assigned to the USS Carbonero SS 337 |
| Gray, John | ETR3SS | 1964 – 1966 | ||
| Gray, John | ETR3SS | 1964 – 1966 | ||
| Kanning, Dick | MM2 | Jul 1964 – Apr 1965 | ||
| Morris, Little Red | QM2 SSDV | Aug 5, 1964 – Mar 7, 1967 | NAV. | |
| Devoid, Ralph | STCS/CWO3 | Oct 1965 – Sep 1975 | SPECIAL PROJECTS | |
| Sontag, Jack - "Dutch" | LT RETIRED | Jun 1966 – Jul 1970 | Special Projects | |
| Seitz, Carl Mouse-little Bit | STS3 SS | Jul 17, 1966 – Jun 22, 1967 | Sonar | Great ship and crew |
| Fricker, Ronald | MSC RETIRED | 1967 – 1968 | Supply | |
| Derouin, James W.(Bill) | ETC(SS) | 1967 – 1969 | Special Projects | |
| Knox, Tom | E7 | Jun 27, 1967 – Aug 30, 1969 | X | |
| Halvey, Tom | ETN2(SS) | 1968 – 1971 | special projects | On the way to Mare Island most of us thought the "yards" would be an easy time. Didn't work out that way did it? Still, wouldn't trade the memories of 3 years for anything. |
Hako, Edward  | Lt jg | 1968 – 1970 | engineering | my father edward j hako was assigned to the halibut @ 1968 as a westinghouse engineer..a rank was given to him as Lt jg for the covert operations that the halibit would be doing.. i have many momentoes of the halibit.. i |
| Butts, Leroy | ET1 (SS) | Jan 30, 1968 – Dec 16, 1968 | Special Projects | Was 1st Class Mess Cook (disagreement w/XO) |
| Glover, Kenneth | TM3 | May 1, 1968 – Feb 28, 1970 | Weapons | |
| Fetcho, Paul | EM3 (SS) TO EM1 (SS) | Oct 15, 1968 – Oct 15, 1973 | Engineering Dept Electrical Division | Perfect Ship, crew, and CO to take to the ends of the earth, and we returned ! Took great care of my family when I was blown-up, for which I am forever grateful ! Retired Nov 1987 as CWO4 Miss all of you ! |
| Percell, James | ET 1 | Sep 1, 1969 – Jun 1, 1972 | Special Projects | |
| Lodge, Richard | MM1(SS) | 1970 – 1973 | M | |
| Milla, Ed | SA | Jun 1970 – Jan 7, 1972 | ||
| Wolfe, Warren/butch | EM2/SS | Jun 25, 1970 – May 24, 1973 | Electrical | |
| Wood, Donald | 1971 – | |||
| Sheldon, James | ET2 | 1971 – 1973 | Special Projects | |
| Housley, Bob (Hosenose) | ETN2(SS) | 1971 – Apr 1, 1976 | Ops-ECM | Never thought I'd be in any Hall of Fame....what a crew |
| Dodd, Lee | DP1(SS) | Jul 1971 – Oct 1975 | Special Projects/Computer | |
| Long, Lewis | ST1(SS) | Sep 1, 1971 – Jul 17, 1973 | ops | Great boat and crew |
| Lindsey, John | ICC (SS) | Sep 27, 1971 – Jul 17, 1976 | ELECTRICAL | Although she was old it was the most rewarding tour of duty I served due to our mission. |
| Simmons, Daniel | ETCS(SS) | Oct 1972 – Feb 1976 | RC | Served on 7 Boats. Retired on Halibut with20 years. Worked on Boats and Special Projects for 26 years at Navy Shipyards |
| Beers, Robert ''bob'' | QM 2nd (SS) | Nov 1, 1972 – 1974 | NAVIGATION(proudly a Fwd,PUKE)NOT an Aft,Puke-NUKE | ANYBODYknowWhatHAPPENED2MY AMERICAN INDIAN CPO QM''GANG''PETE BARLLEYsp?-HE&HIS WIFE,AM-ME-COsp?w/3boys?(knewMYwifeCHRISTINE BEERS)THEYcameInto $OME $-SURE,HOPE THEIR ALL=OK? PS.HEstillOWE'S ME $20.MISS U ALL,QMowBEERS |
| Boyce, Doc | HMC/DV | 1973 – 1975 | Special Projects | Coffees Hot, Beers Cold |
| Johns, Donald | IC3 | Mar 7, 1973 – Mar 3, 1976 | IC Gang | Enjoyed |
| Presnell, Tony | IC2/SS | May 15, 1973 – Jun 30, 1976 | Special Projects | |
| Hulsey, John | DS2(SS) | Jun 1974 – Jun 1976 | Special Projects | Great crew, I have a lot of fond memories. |
| Lister, James (Commander Light) | ETR3 (SS) | Jun 1974 – Jun 1976 | OPS Sonar,ECM | sitting in the forward hatch as we cruise under the golden gate with the sun setting in the west, listening to sea stories from the CWO Boson. A moment I will remember for the rest of my life |
| Childress, Robert | IC3SS | Jun 1974 – Jun 1976 | IC | |
| Kraeger, Russell | MM1(SS) | Dec 1974 – Jun 30, 1976 | Machinery |
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