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USS Frank Knox (DD 742) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Frank Knox (DD 742). 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 60 crew members registered for the USS Frank Knox (DD 742).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guevarra, Edward Gus | E7 | 1930 – | DD742 | |
| Noftle, Thomas | s1c? | Feb 28, 1945 – Oct 17, 1945 | ? | I am trying to find some information about my grandfather. He passed away and never spoke about his service. If anyone has any information that would be great. Thank you! |
| Garner, David | SONARMAN 3C | Oct 1945 – Apr 1946 | Eng. | Contact me at: davgar@comcast.net |
| Swenson, John "bud" | SN | 1947 – 1950 | ||
| Brock, Gaylord | BT3 | 1947 – 1952 | Engineering | Would like to talk with old shipmates. (510) 787-2673 |
| Krieg, Orville | GM2 | Sep 1950 – May 1954 | 1ST | |
| Madrid, Edward Ben | Seaman | 1954 – 1956 | SA | Looking for anyone who has stories or information regarding my grandfather, Edward Madrid...if you do, please contact me. I would LOVE to hear them!! |
| Smith, Robert | seaman | 1954 – 1957 | 2nd | |
| Smith, Bob | sn e3 | Aug 1954 – Jul 1957 | 2nd | would love to chat with old ship mates |
| Toll, David | RD2 | Sep 14, 1954 – Jul 21, 1957 | O Division | Always happy to hear from old shipmates. |
| Buck, Stanley | FT2 | 1955 – Sep 1957 | Fox Division | I did five years in the Navy and nineteen in the Air Force. I retired in 1976 as a Master Sergeant. I'm 87 years old. |
| Santangelo, Sam | BTFN | Jan 1955 – 1958 | E | |
| Markell, Gary | Apr 1, 1958 – Aug 17, 1961 | "M" | good portion of the Focsule was torn back like a sardine can. Ship was launched on my 4th birthday.9/17/1944. Lots of beautiful memories of the M Div. crewmembers. . GOD Bless all the crews. Would like to hear from my ole shipmates. | |
| Cheetwood, Hal | MM2 | Sep 20, 1958 – Dec 15, 1960 | M and R | |
| Lesher, Jack | RD3 | Jul 1959 – Dec 1960 | OI | |
| Carnahan, Paul Roger | MM1 | 1960 – 1963 | M | PO incharge of After Engine Room |
| Porter, Larry J | EM2 | 1961 – | R | |
| Penczek, Paul | QM-2(E-5) | Mar 1, 1961 – Oct 1, 1963 | OC | |
| Stacy, Guy | GMG3/QM3 | Jun 22, 1961 – Aug 18, 1966 | Gun Gang and OPS | Great ship and outstanding crew which does include Captain Swank and the officers under him. Guy D Stacy QMC retired. |
Guzman, Robert (Bob)  | SN | Sep 1961 – Sep 1963 | 1st | |
| Vogel, Carroll | SK3 | Dec 14, 1961 – Dec 31, 1964 | WESTPAC | |
| Corley, Johnny | SF1 | 1962 – 1964 | R | Would like to hear from anyone in R DIV. |
| Googer, Marcus | LT | Feb 8, 1962 – Sep 2, 1964 | Eng | |
| Sporcich, Kenneth | SFP-3 | Mar 1962 – Apr 1966 | R DIVISION | KNOX RAN A GROUND ON PRATIS REEF IN 1965 & WE ATE COLD FOOD FOR 2 WEEKS |
| Johnson, Gary | BT3 | Jun 1962 – May 1966 | B Div. | |
| Abbott, Harry | PO3 | Jun 10, 1962 – Jul 10, 1965 | Knox on the rocks | |
| Kilbourne, Edward (Joe) | EMFN | 1963 – 1964 | R | Would like to hear from Dennis Thompkins. He was an electrician's mate 3rd class. |
| Kilbourne, Edward (Joe) | EMFN | 1963 – 1964 | R | |
| Ottman, Don | E3 | 1963 – 1965 | IC Electrician | Looking for anyone in my time frame |
| Brosnikoff, Lonnie | CS3 | Nov 1963 – | Supply Divsion | Was a cook / baker aboard the Knox. In July '65 we hit Pratus Reef at about 0230. Most of the crew was taken off, but I was one who remained onboard during salvage operations. I'm still a lousy cook. |
| Sheehan, Pat | MR3 | Dec 18, 1963 – Feb 14, 1967 | "A" Gang | Jumped onto the Army barge with ammunition and oil aboard. Attempted to stop the hedge hogs,powder cases and shells from being crushed between the hull during storm. Cocopa sent tow line and pulled the barge away. |
| George, Donald (Duck) | 1965 – 1965 | |||
| Contreras, Enrique | seaman | 1965 – | boatmate | |
| Lee, William | LCDR | Jan 1965 – Jan 1967 | Electronics | Served as EMO when ship grounded on Pratas Reef. Rode her throughout the time from pre-Pratas reef until repair in Yokosuka, Japan in 1966.. One of 4 officers assigned during refit, dry dock, then sea trials. |
| Mason, Robert | e3 | Apr 15, 1965 – Dec 25, 1965 | Deck | Knox on the Rocks Looking for information about the crews before we hit the rocks. |
| Cheechov, Gerry | E-5 | 1966 – May 4, 1970 | BT | |
| Mobley, Tom | BT3 | 1966 – 1968 | B | |
| Williamson, Richard "Dickie" Murvin | E-5 | 1966 – 1970 | 7th fleet | Hello, my name is Daniel. My father was Dickie Murvin Williamson. I am trying to find any information about his tours in Vietnam. I am looking for stories, pictures, anything really. Richard passed away on 3/27/0 |
| Finley, James | E6 | Jun 1, 1966 – Jun 1, 1969 | B | Looking for anyone onboard at that time |
| Sandeen, David | QM2 | 1967 – 1968 | Quartermasters | Went aboard her in Pearl in 1967 and headed to Westpac for 2nd tour of duty there...worked w/Chief Parker...stayed clear of Pratis Reef... |
| Cross, Stephen | LT | Feb 26, 1967 – Jan 4, 1969 | ASW | Annual reunion information available at ussfrankknox.com plus ship history and other information. 2013 reunion is in Washington DC September 25-29, 2013. Orv Krieg, ph. 727-724-1279. |
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