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USS Springfield (CLG 7) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Springfield (CLG 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 423 crew members registered for the USS Springfield (CLG 7).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1960 | 1961 – 1962 | 1963 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 | 1971 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rone, Robert (Bob)  | FTM2 | 1963 – Dec 1964 | weapons | I joined the ship while it was in the Brooklyn shipyards for repairs then worked in the missile house during the 1964 Med cruse. A great way to see some of the world. |
| Schubert, Keith | RM2 | Feb 1963 – Feb 1965 | radio shack admiral's staff | |
| Russell, Ron | FTM2 | Mar 1963 – Jun 1965 | FOX | Stil have good memories of Villefrance sur mer and all of the good times. Even in 1964 when the hillside caught fire and we helped put it out and celebrated with beer. The 02 level has good memories as well as Cosmos Bar |
| Pfab, Ray | FN3 | May 21, 1963 – Jun 27, 1965 | Engine Room | Love the Med tour! |
| Harper, Fred | FTM3 | Jun 1963 – Aug 1965 | Fox | Started in 3rd Div. then got into Missile Radars. On recient vacation met fellow who was in Villefranch in the late 50's. First ever. |
| Smeltz, Larry | YNSN | Jul 1963 – Mar 1966 | Captain's Office | After being in the Captain's Office for a year I helped to start a ships radio station in 1965. We were on the air only after 5PM and played various types of music. Later that year I took over the station full time. |
| Hardy, Bill "Hatch" | GMM2 | Jul 3, 1963 – Jul 10, 1965 | GM DIV Terrier Guided Missile | Reported aboard July 63. Brooklyn Navy Shipyard 6 mon. overhall period Then to France, what a cruise! SA to GMM2 in 26 Months. A real Slick Sleeve Second! Xfer to USS Dewey DLG-14 Aug 65. Really enjoyed this Ship! |
| Scott, Ken | QM | Jul 7, 1963 – 1965 | OC | 1963 I was in 3rd Division, 1964 I became a Quarter Master. In 1965 I went aboard the USS Manley (DD-940) |
| Moore, John Moore | E-4 DISBURSING | Aug 1963 – Aug 1966 | Supply | Would love tohear from shipmates..Great time from Ville(Montana Bar) toBarsalona to Malta to all over.Can"t make upthe stories.Loved you all. |
| Goberman, Izzy | mmfn and mm3 | Aug 1963 – Jul 1965 | m aft engine room | amazing time |
| Nicholson, Dan | SK3 | Aug 1, 1963 – 1965 | Supply | I remember you every time I watch the drag races. I think we worked in supply office. Do you remember Eugene Hoth, Mike LaCotta, or Larry Lewis? |
| Houghton, Bruce | bt 3 | Aug 6, 1963 – Jun 20, 1965 | B | Wonderfull experances,many great memorys. |
| Buice, Gary | SM2 | Aug 29, 1963 – Sep 29, 1965 | Signal Flag | Great times in Ville. Would love to hear from signalman or anyone from this period. |
| Calhoun, Michael | Seaman | Sep 1963 – Aug 1965 | S2 Galley and Bakery | |
| Jones, Otto | SN | Sep 1, 1963 – Aug 31, 1965 | 1st Div and Dental Dept. | Had a great tour from 1963 to 1965. Since then I have been back to Villefranche for a visit and recalled some of the great memories of the area. |
| Hansen, David | SN | Sep 9, 1963 – Sep 9, 1965 | 1ST. DIVISON | GREAT TIMES ABOARD .IN NICE AND VILLA. CANT EVEN IMAGINED DOING THAT TODAY IN THIS WORLD WE LIVE IN. |
| Maxwell, Jim | AG2 | Sep 16, 1963 – Aug 1, 1966 | FLAG-C6F | |
| Kennedy, William W. | AK2/1 | Oct 1963 – Nov 1965 | s1 division ak | |
| Reed, Murray Reed | RM3 | Oct 1, 1963 – Dec 4, 1964 | Flag | |
| Brown, Tom | E5 yn2 | Nov 1963 – Jun 1966 | fox and x | |
| Ackerman, Chip | QM2 | Nov 1, 1963 – Dec 10, 1965 | Navigation | Sure miss the girls on the 02 level. Would love to go back. Would love to here from VanGilder, Miller, Novac, Clark, Mantsch, Chew, Bott etc. I sincerely hope you are all well. Your friend, Ack QM2 |
| Lent, William | Radar/Seceond Class | 1964 – 1967 | OI | |
| Goodall, David | FTM 3 | 1964 – 1966 | FOX | Great ship, great liberty! |
| England, Dick | RM3 | May 1964 – May 1966 | Flag | |
| Wagner, William (Billy) | E3 | May 1964 – Mar 1966 | 2nd | |
| Capen, Adrian | SEAMAN | May 6, 1964 – May 10, 1966 | ||
| Fegela, Jack | JO3 | Jun 15, 1964 – | X | I was a Journalist in PIO and put out the newsletter and ports of call pubs along with Ron Keener and Bob Berta. |
| Quinn, Thomas | GMM3 | Jul 1964 – Jul 1966 | GM | |
| Diamant, Steve | SK3 | Jul 1964 – Aug 1966 | S-1 | Looking for shipmates that may have a Springfield jacket patch for sale. |
| Strong, Lyon | FTG | Jul 4, 1964 – Aug 1, 1966 | G-Divsion | Went to 3rd Fleet in '72. I will never forget Ville, the Pastis and Mme Renee's Cosmo Bar. The Best two years of my life; many friends and Navy Brothers. |
| Bain, Loy | QM3 | Jul 7, 1964 – Oct 1965 | Flag | |
| Campbell, Wilbur Pete | SN | Aug 1964 – May 26, 1966 | Bosn Detail (Paint Locker) 1st Division | Enjoyed the Med and the O2 level and queenies. Looking for Jon Ripley, Jerry Tuck, Willard B. Ard (Mountain Dew), Paul (Frenchie) Senechal, and Ray (Audi) Wilcher. Now live in Perry, GA |
| Whiting, John | RMCS RET | Sep 1964 – Mar 1965 | Communcation | Was an RM1. Worked as radio central supervisor. Tour was cut short, got orders to NAVFAC Keflavik. They needed a KW-7 repairman, ASAP. Loved Villa. |
| Harris, Thomas (Tom) | DK3 | Sep 1, 1964 – Dec 1, 1966 | Supply | |
| Mullin, Mick | BM | Oct 1964 – 1967 | 2nd/Boat | the 02 in Villefranche and Navy bar belonged to 2nd div or least we could have bought it many times over.JD Shadoan (the shadow) was my sea daddy and GeoDampher,LanDaniels,D Florian, Frog,M.Agrizone were steamrs w/ me |
| McCracken, Walter A. | RM1/RMC | Nov 1964 – Sep 1968 | FLAG COMMUNICATIONS (F-2 & CR) | Aboard 64-65 with C6F as RM1. Aboard 67-78 with C2F as RMC. Retired in 1974 (from USN) and now reside in Bristol, Va. |
| Mestre, Hector L. | CS3 RetMS1 20 yrs | Nov 15, 1964 – Jun 30, 1967 | S2 | Looking for shipmates Mallory,Bill Brill.Sweatland.Florian J Maldonado.Barret Bros Starboard section Swinging Port 5.any one knowing Genovieve S Borru. Great memories of Villefranche and Nice and Monte Carlo. |
| ennis, gary | SK3 | Nov 30, 1964 – Jun 28, 1967 | supply | ah villefranche the memories come rushing back.u can see what it looks like 2day in movie,ronin,goes rite in front of cosmos bar.1st yr spent in 1st div. did holy stone deck, ouch.like to hear from any shipmates skipland66@hotmail.com |
| Scragg, George,(ted) | SFM3 | 1965 – 1969 | R | |
| Odette, Terry | QM3 | 1965 – 1967 | N | HI I HAD A GREAT TIME ON THE SHIP |
| Sandifer, Greg | 618-659-9833-phone number. | 1965 – 1968 | Ronney Ray Montesano | Hello, I work at a law firm that is representing the Montesano family in an asbestos lawsuit. Mr. Montesano passed away earlier this year from mesothelioma resulting from asbestos exposure. Mr. Montesano served on the USS Springfield 65-68 |
| Howard, Tom | mm3 | 1965 – 1967 | M DIV | NOW THAT ITS OVER AND LONG GONE YOU NOW REALIZE WHAT A GREAT TIME IT WAS.MET SOME OF THE BEST MEN I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH OR TO CALL A FRIENDWOULD LIKE TO FIND HOBERT ECCOFEY {injun] |
| Schavone, Jim | FTM3 | 1965 – 1966 | Fox Div. | |
| Neutzner, Heinz | IC2 | 1965 – 1967 | E | Boarded the Springfield while she was at sea (helicopter) and was with her for over two years. The last year of my enlistment was spent in Norfolk, VA on the USS Vulcan AR-5 (repair ship). I have some great memories! View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Weber, David | SN/E-3 | Jan 1965 – Nov 1966 | Boat Detail - 2nd Division | Coxswain on the liberty boat & OMB, looking for anyone on board, Phil Ziff, Dennis Ryan, Gary "Mooch", Gladney, or just about anyone that served with me that remembers me. Had a great time but hated the "flagship" bull. |
| Miles, Richard (Dick) | LTJG | Jan 7, 1965 – Dec 15, 1966 | Supply Department | |
| Knoller, Chris | QMC (SW) | Jan 12, 1965 – Mar 17, 1967 | Navigation | Enjoyed my tour on board. Best liberty around. Made QM3 on board and went on to a career, retiting in 1992 after the war. Have been back to see Queenie a couple of times. Visited on the Yorktown and the Ticonderoga. |
| MacEy, Robert | SN | Feb 1965 – Nov 1966 | 2nd | SN - remember holy stoning the teak wood decks, boat detail on utility boat and captains gig. trf to Xdiv as a YN striker in the Captains Office. Many great times on the French Rivera: Villa Franche, Nice, Monte Carlo. |
| Spahr, Jim | FTM2 | Feb 1965 – Jan 1967 | Fox | |
| Williams, Don | sn | Feb 7, 1965 – Sep 15, 1967 | s-3 flag os div. | Great tour on this ship. Loved Ville, and all the great Ports in the Med.. Went from 3rd div to signal bridge. Left Ship in Norfolk Va.. ended up in Viet Nam on river Boats.. |
| Hicks, Willie Gene | CS3 | Mar 1965 – 1968 | Commensary | Could anyone tell me the coreman that gave me the blood transfusion in Boston of 1967? 15015932476 |
| Crenshaw, Kenneth | BM 3 | Mar 16, 1965 – Mar 16, 1969 | Boat Detail | Looking for Cecil D Hodges |
| Biernacki, John (Ski) | E-4 | Mar 25, 1965 – Mar 20, 1969 | O.L Division-Radio Station operator-3rd Division | Homeported at VillaFrance, France, the "The Med'' was our oyster. The port's we visited were all five star. Even became a "Blue-Nose''. France Wow, a few miles from Nice and up the road Monty Carlo. Lots of memiories. |
| Chapman, Kenneth | RM2 | Apr 1965 – Oct 1968 | F2/OR | Left Navy as RM2, have been in contact in recent years with 13 of the radio shack shipmates...one of which is Benny Mardones , who is a rock singer and performs every dec, at the turning stone casino in Verona , NY , flo992@cox.net View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| George, Bob | MM2 | Apr 1965 – Sep 7, 1968 | Mostly we only remember the good times. Served aboard for almost 3 1/2 years. Came aboard as MMFA, left as MM2. Worked in Main Engine Room for 1 year, got smart and Moved into "A" Division. Many great memories of VillaFranche- Su- Mer | |
| McConnell, Douglas | CPL/SGT | Apr 1965 – Feb 1967 | Marine Detachment | Homeported in Villefranche and enjoyed my tour very much. |
| Gilsdorf, Jack | ftm3 | Apr 1965 – Dec 1966 | fox | have fond memories of my time in the med on the Springfield. Started in Ist Div and moved to Fox. Worked with a great bunch of guys -learned alot and grew up. |
| Dahmer, John | IC3 | Apr 1, 1965 – May 31, 1967 | E Division | I came aboard USS Springfield at sea in the Med via helicopter. At that time she was the flagship for the US Navy 6th Fleet homeported at Villefrance, France. How good can life be!!! |
| Mascolo, Joseph C. | E-6 | Apr 21, 1965 – Apr 22, 1967 | 1ST. | CAME ABOARD THE SPRINGFIELD AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE MESS DECK FOR 6 MOS. THEN WAS ASSIGNED TO 1ST. DIV.FOR THE REMAINDER OF MY TOUR. MEET AND MADE LIFE LONG BUDDIES DURING THAT TIME OF SERVICE. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH MY TWO YR. TOUR OVERSEAS |
| Mascolo, Joseph | E-7 | Apr 21, 1965 – Apr 22, 1967 | 1st. Div. foward decks | |
| Anderson, Walt | ETN3 | May 1965 – Mar 1967 | OE | Great bunch of guys. Some of the best years. Home ported in Villefranche, france. Now retired in NC (for now anyway) walt.anderson41@gmail.com Regards, Walt Anderson |
| Yeager, John | E-4 QM3 | May 20, 1965 – May 20, 1969 | n | |
| Parsons, John | E3 | Jun 1965 – Nov 1969 | M division/1st Division | A former crew member Lee Greenman also wound up as my brother-in-law. He was part of E division. I will never forget Bos'n Welch or Charlie Brown MM2.Also looking for name of corpsman who saved my life. Fire in the line |
| Kehoe, Raymond "Ray" | ICC/WO1 | Jun 1, 1965 – Jul 15, 1967 | E Div | |
| Probst, Barry | SN/BMSN | Jun 6, 1965 – Jun 1967 | Boat | Great time in Villa. Loved the Med. |
| Sherwood, Dennis | ETR3 | Jun 10, 1965 – Jun 1, 1967 | OE | We were part of the bomb recovery in Polomar Spain. We left Villefranche for good in February 1967 as a result of DeGaulle's evacuation of US forces from France. I still have 100's of photos of this cruise. Inquire |
| Cannon, Marshall | SH3 | Jul 1965 – Sep 1966 | Ships Service | Worked in the ships laundry until I was transferred to Rardarmans school in Great Lakes NTC |
| Blosser, John | RM-3 | Jul 1, 1965 – Nov 7, 1967 | Raidoman | |
| Schimmelftm, Fred | FTM1 | Jul 6, 1965 – Jul 1, 1969 | FOX | Have contact with Bob Cercone, Tom Smith(Smitty), Bob Griffith, PA Johnson, George (HUMP) Humphries, Jim Schavone, Dave Goodall Days in Vil will never be forgotten |
| Bob, McCaffrey | RM3 | Jul 25, 1965 – Jan 19, 1969 | OR | 2/6/10 Just received word that John Roman passed away toay after batteling prostat cancer, John was 63 and will be missed. |
| Waddell, David | ET3 | Aug 1965 – Jun 1967 | OE Division | |
| Larry, Shorts | RM3 | Aug 10, 1965 – Jun 3, 1967 | OR | |
| Baker Sr., Leonard (Cliff ) | SA - CS-2 | Aug 10, 1965 – Jun 1968 | Food servce ( S-2 ) | Comming onboard this fantasktic Man-of-War ,The Springfield,as a 18 year old sailor,never left home befor,was the greatest thing that ever happened to me,,,,and the home port ,well we all know about that.. |
| Shorts, Larry | RM3 | Aug 10, 1965 – Jun 24, 1967 | OR | spent most of my time as a transmitter operator |
| Smith, Donald | EM3 | Aug 11, 1965 – Dec 7, 1967 | E Division | I spent a long time on the Springfield.[ 27 months}. Got to see a lot of places. If any one would like to join Springfield Blue jackets reunion Email me mfdplatoon3@gmail.com. |
| Smith, Don | EM-3 | Aug 19, 1965 – Dec 7, 1967 | E | I had a great time on the"Spring a Leak"working in E Div.Ive been back to Villa and Visited Cosmo's You wouldn't recognize the 02 level. I spent almost 2 1/2 years on the ship. |
| Vallie, John | LI2 | Nov 1965 – Aug 30, 1968 | NOT SURE, IT WAS ADMINISTRATIVE | I was on board from November 1965-August 30, 1968. By the time I turned 18, I had gone to top of Eiffel Tower, Bullfights in Spain, Mass at Vatican with Pope. Captains Phone talker on bridge, ran print shop. |
| Lukehart, Dar;e (Luke) | CLG7 | Nov 15, 1965 – Aug 5, 1967 | x | Arrived out of bootcamp and entered 2nd division with Shadone. Then transfered to PAO . Good times with Rudy S. , Paul D , and Paul F. Visited Villa. for second time since serveing. Plaque still on wall. Said a prayer for all that served. |
| Dalton, William (Bill) | RD3 | Dec 1965 – Feb 1968 | OI | Would love to hear from any shipmates that was with me in Ville. What memories.Still tell the stories. |
| Boudreau, Jerome/jerry/frogy | sn | Dec 1965 – 1968 | radio communications | i'm looking for james d smith from albert lee minn. |
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