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USS Oklahoma City (CLG 5) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Oklahoma City (CLG 5). 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 263 crew members registered for the USS Oklahoma City (CLG 5).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1964 | 1965 – 1968 | 1969 – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1977 | 1978 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman, Stephen | E3 | 1972 – 1974 | boilerman | I settled in the state of Washington where I have raised my 2 boys. If it weren't for the Navy I would not have met my wonderful wife of 34 years. Many good memories |
| Williston, Wade | YN3 | 1972 – 1974 | C7F Admin/Ops | My first ship and most memorable for a guy from Michigan. Great times in Yokosuka and other ports. The Okie Boat will never be forgotten. |
| Thompson, Gordon | MM | 1972 – 1974 | A Div. | My father, William R Thompson(Bill),served on the Sierra from around 1950-1953. He passed away in 2010.He had a ball cap from the USS Dash MSO-428.Does anyone recall this ship or crew member? |
| Cox, Paul | E4 | 1972 – | TAD IN transent to Attack squadron 86 | Worked with ships company. working unwrap, moving, and stocking supplies. etc.,, The rack and birthing space was pretty good. Chow was really good. I must say I was treated with the most respect being a guest. Thank you |
| Fisher, Richard (Rick) | PN3 | Feb 11, 1972 – May 23, 1974 | I went from boyhood to manhood aboard the OKCity. I sure hated to see her go. I got a couple pieces of her wooden deck and a lot of great memories. | |
| Grady, Glen | SN | Mar 1972 – Aug 1973 | Third Div. | I was high-lined onto the Okie in a basket from an oiler off the Viet-Nam coast. I painted red-lead, stood combat watches, was a loader in the 6" gun turret, & worked in the Talos missile Div. Became Shellback 10/22/72. |
| Pettersen, Mark (Pete) | CS-3 | Apr 10, 1972 – Jun 20, 1975 | S-1 | The time spent aboard The Okie City was the most exciting adventure of my life. I will never forget serving w/the fine individuals I met aboard her. My time spent serving in the crews galley, bake shop and CPO Mess. |
Edwards, Kent  | Sgt | Apr 12, 1972 – Apr 18, 1974 | Marine Detachment | Retired after 31yrs, can honestly say that two years on the OKIE Boat were the most fun filled two years of my service. Crossed the line once, and spent time in the Tonkin gulf. Manned the 6in while on the line. |
| Heaton, Pete | RM1 TTY REPAIR | Jul 1972 – Jul 1975 | Was on several ships but the Okie boat was the best of all. Now retired living near Tucson, AZ. email me at navy85736@aol.com. | |
| Jones, Glenn | CS3 | Jul 4, 1972 – 1975 | S2 | Buddies were Roland Demers, John Neff, Dale Ault, Ron Ostrom, Skip, Jeff Wheeler. Worked for MSCM Brinkley and Graves. I worked in the bake shop, chiefs mess and crews galley - retired as MSCM and now work for DoD. |
| McCrossin, Glenn | FN E-3 | Aug 8, 1972 – Apr 15, 1975 | B | Met some great friends and had more then greats times . |
| Ault, Dale | SN | Sep 1, 1972 – Jul 1, 1974 | 3RD | Great Ship!! Great Times!! Cantu, Jowers, Hoschek, Newell, Bicknase, Rhodes, Somers, Jurkus, McFahey... To numerous to list!! |
| Vanconant, Claude (Van) | YN1 | Oct 1972 – Feb 1974 | X | |
| Dunlap, Michael | AG3 | Nov 1972 – Nov 1974 | Com7th Fleet - Weather | As a Crusty Shellback, I enjoyed many adventures where "Every night is a Saturday night in Westpac" Passed by the Okie Boat in Suisun Mothball Fleet daily, until they dragged her out and shot her! |
| Diciaula, John | RM3 | Nov 1972 – Dec 1974 | CR | A Salute to all my fellow Squids! And adventure I will never forget. Proud to have served with you all! |
| Cain, Phil | ET3 | 1973 – 1976 | ET/CE | It was the best 3 years and it was the worst 3 years. Great cruises for sure!! – Especially Olongapo! Am I right, W.P. “Burt†Shill? And it still amazes me; T. “Walrus†Gallant became a lifer. Currently I’m volunteering my time at the V.A. he |
| Turkus, Arthur P (Turk) | SN | 1973 – 1974 | 3rd | Great crew mates,Benny,Marty,Dale,Somers,Ragman,Anderson,and CPO,BM1,BM2. Liberty in Hong Kong, PI,Taiwan ,and crossing the line. Best time of my life. |
| Plaskett, David Michael | SA | 1973 – 1973 | operations | |
| Heiser, David | SN | Jan 1973 – Apr 1974 | 1st Division | Serving on the "Okie" was among the best times of my life. Young, naïve, and curious, I loved the port visits throughout eastern Asia, made some good friends, and met my wife. And got my precious Shellback certificate! View 'back then' Photo |
| Lampe, Mark | RM3 | Jan 6, 1973 – Feb 1, 1975 | CR | Currently retired from IBEW Electrical Workers. Enjoying being a retiree. Sharing time with my wife children and grandchildren. Can't get any better. |
| Owen, Tim | RM3 | Feb 1973 – Jan 1975 | Radio Control Room | Traveled the Pacific. Learned a lot to further my career in Electronic/Communications. Met a lot of great guys, and had some great times. |
| Roberts, Stephen | HT3 | Feb 17, 1973 – May 14, 1976 | R-Division | The Okie Boat was my first command. I got out of the Navy after 4 years and re-enlisted for another 6. I made first class before I left the Navy in 1983 and moved to New Zealand where I lived for 16 years. |
| Woolery, Dave | rm3 | Mar 12, 1973 – Jun 8, 1973 | CTF 78 Radioman | Served with com7thflt on the okiecity great time watching th botsons holy stonin the teak deck. Served with CTF 78 in Haiphong with a great group of guys, many great memories, |
| Cummings, Gordon | SH3 | Jul 1, 1973 – Nov 1, 1974 | s3 | served aboard the okc for only 16 months, but gained memories that were priceless.came aboard assigned to second divison but transfered to s3 in supply after a couple of months. |
| Gan, Terry | ctr 3 | Aug 1973 – Apr 1975 | cryptologic ct's | howdy shipmates and to all the ct's, and marine in mardet, who served onboard. great liberty ports, p.i. hong kong, i left my brain cells crossing shit river. too be young again and do it all over, with what we know. |
| Domineck, Douglas...."the Teacher | FTM3 | Aug 20, 1973 – Aug 28, 1975 | 2nd | MY FIRST SHIP..TERRIFIED!!! ALL THAT WATER. I'M LOOKING FOR ROBERT JOHNSON BMSN. HE AND I WON THE ALL NAVY TALENT CONTEST IN 1973 OR 74. BEEN A WHILE BUT I'LL NEVER FORGET THE OKIE BOAT. BECAME A SHELLBACK ON THAT BOAT. EMAIL ME...... |
| Newkirk, Jack | SH3 | Sep 11, 1973 – Sep 11, 1975 | 2nd / S3 | I made several friends and have memories that cannot be duplicated. |
| Kunkle, William (Bill) | Ensign/LTjg | Oct 1973 – Oct 1976 | Comm/Ops/Admin | Was Asst CIC Officer, then Asst Personnel/Edu Service Officer/X Division Officer. XO was Ralph Doe, CO was Paul Butcher. My "Sea daddy was LCDR Ron Thompson |
| Quakenbush, Dave | BT3 | Nov 1973 – Apr 1977 | B Div | My first orders were for a year and a half. I ask to stay until my discharge date because this was the best crew a person could have ever served with. |
| Quakenbush, Dave (Quack) | BT3 | Nov 1973 – Apr 1977 | B Division | The best ship and the best crew in the Navy as far as I am concerned |
| Quakenbush, David | BT3 | Nov 21, 1973 – Apr 7, 1977 | B Division | Great ship, fantastic crew. |
| Lequire, Verne | RM3 | Dec 1973 – Jun 1975 | CR | |
| Gallant, Terrnace | ET3 | Dec 1, 1973 – Jan 2, 1977 | OE | Graet Ship, Great Crew if I would have been stationed on any other ship I probably would have bailed after 6YRS but I stayed 26. Retired ETCM amd Currrently working Civil service For FTSC Pac here in Bremerton Wa. |
| Crego, Stewart | bmsn | Dec 5, 1973 – Aug 23, 1975 | fourth | hey to all the guys i servied with had a blast got pic from hong kong i was 18 at the time |
| Shill, Burt | ETSA/SN | 1974 – 1976 | OE/S2/CE | Permanent head cleaner, mess cook, compartment cleaner and occasional UHF tech in radio 4 and 8. Great shipmates and cruises. Pushbutton POs... geez! |
| Hubbard, Alan | FTM1 | 1974 – 1976 | FM | TALOS COMPUTER ROOM, SYSTEMS |
| Doe, Ralph | Commander | 1974 – 1975 | Weapons/XO | |
| Gilli, Steven | RM5 | 1974 – 1977 | Communications | Okie boat was a great ship and had a great crew. Many fantastic memories! |
| Bajowski, Frank | Lt(jg) | 1974 – 1976 | OI | There wasn't a day that passed when I wasn't getting chewed out about something. I ended up serving for P.D. again when he made 3-stars. By then he stopped chewing me out. |
| Lindsay, Steve | E-2 | Jan 1974 – Jul 1976 | Ship service | Was the ships barber most of the time. A great time in my life. |
| Wine, Jerry | RMSN | Jan 20, 1974 – Jan 20, 1976 | CR | I was assigned from RMA School to COMSEVENTHFLT STAFF. I went aboard in Subic and departed in Subic. I miss my times aboard. I retired in September 1993. I still have my Cruise book from the OKIE Boat and it takes me back. |
| Hall, Jim | RM1 | Feb 1974 – Jul 1978 | Offline crypto supv. | |
| Toby, David | FTM-4 | Mar 1974 – Mar 1976 | missile house | Quite an experience with special weapons. Would like to reconnect with other Okie boaters. chelsea123x@wildblue.net |
| Beall, Ron | DS3-DS2 | Apr 1974 – May 1976 | MPDS | |
| Dutcher, Lawrence | BT3 | Jun 10, 1974 – Sep 4, 1976 | BT | It was my first command and I loved it the crew was great and the cruises were super. |
| Harmon, Tom | FTG-2 | Jul 24, 1974 – Jan 26, 1976 | FG | Oki Boat (CG-5) proudly served in Operation Frequent Wind (4/75), the last Vietnam action. Best ship in WESTPAC. I was gun fire control radar/rangefinder operator, the topmost battle station (ahead of the forward stack). |
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