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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Johnston (DD 821). 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 70 crew members registered for the USS Johnston (DD 821).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1975 | 1976 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott, Joe (Meatball) | Bm | 1976 – 1977 | Boatswains Mate | |
| Janusz, Joseph | bt2 | 1976 – Dec 1978 | b | worked in oil lab |
| Hubsmith, Blaine "Keith" Or "hopscotch" | MM3 | Feb 1976 – Mar 1978 | M | always remember your mates! |
| Reynolds, Harry | IC3 | Mar 1976 – Apr 1979 | Eng | looking for IC2 Portuese |
| Leach, David | GMT E-4 | Jun 18, 1976 – | DECK | |
| Ang, Tony | EM3 | Jul 1, 1976 – Oct 3, 1979 | E | |
| Weese, William | bm2 | Oct 15, 1976 – Jun 6, 1980 | first division | I spent my first four great years in the Navy, went thru storms and remember when she got busted up at sea from the storm. I am now retired after 23 years, 9 commands. retired as BMCS(SW/AW). Wweese01@aol.com |
| Ciezki, Rick | GMT3 | Nov 14, 1976 – Nov 28, 1978 | Fox | Great memories from Gitmo 76 through the SQS-56 sonar testing.We spent a lot of time in the Caribbean when we were not frozen in the waters in the back basin. |
| Finelli, David / Poindexter | BT3 / BTFN | Dec 1976 – Feb 1981 | B Division | Worked in the Aft Fireroom |
| Vinson, James (Blade) | MMFN3 BUSTED TO MMFA2 | Dec 31, 1976 – Aug 31, 1980 | MACHISTMATE AFT ENGINEROOM | LOOKING FOR MMFN RALPH SIMPSON,ECW PO3 HARRY HARIISON LAST KNOWN ADRESSES SIMPSON HARRISBURG,PA HARRISON PHENIX,AR I NOW LIVE IN CHESTER,SC 1248 WILLIS RD 29706 PHONE# 1-803-385-5359 |
| Whipple, Norman (Whip) | E-3 Boatswainmate (Ships Diver) | 1977 – 1980 | Boatswain Mates | Wow, just the friend and fun, oh yea..Smokers on the flight deck. Rosie Roads P.R... The Mod Squad; One Blk -Whipple, One Wht-David Johnson, and One Blnd-Devin Lanning. Blind Mans, The Gang Plank (Base Club) Lets not froget the Women. |
| Lazarski, Robert | OS2 | Jun 1977 – Aug 1979 | OI | wanted to check in and see who from my days on the Jolly J are registered |
| Lutz, Joseph | SKSN | Jun 10, 1977 – Feb 28, 1981 | Supply | Went UA on 5/12/78 and lived in a tree fort until I came back 179 days later. Ended up retiring from the Navy in 1997. Last guy to make sailor of the month and last guy to go to Captain's Mast before decommissioning. |
| Wilde, John | EM3 | Oct 1977 – Dec 1978 | Engineering | Stationed on the Johnston for the end of my enlistment after service on the LaSalle. I thank the Navy every day for the lessons learned and the opportunities created as a result of my service. |
| Free, Jim | gmg2 | 1978 – 1980 | gmg | |
| Allie, Joe ( The Old Crow ) | MM3 | Jan 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1980 | ||
| McDonald, John(Mac) | YN1 | Jul 4, 1978 – Feb 21, 1981 | X Division | Proud to have serve on the JollyJ. Good crew to serve....Len Nadeau, gordie Stevenson, Linwood Richardson....Also had a ball playing (pitched) on the Jolly J Softball Team... |
| Binette, Paul | MM FN | Jul 5, 1978 – Apr 14, 1980 | M div | Reservist on board made the Halifax cruse |
| Evans, Bill | SMSN | 1979 – 1980 | OC | And To Think I Acualy Turned Duty Abourd The Constitution To Serve Abourd The Jolly J! LOL. Glad I Met Some Good Guys. Thanks |
| Showalter, Ken (Show) | FTG3 | 1979 – 1981 | 2nd | My first ship. Proud to be a Tin Can Sailor. I was on the decommisioning crew. Mac, are you out there? |
| Scanlon, Neil | RM3 | Jan 1979 – Jul 1980 | OPS | |
| Scanlon, Neil | RM3 | Jan 3, 1979 – Jul 1980 | OC | I would like to make contact with Grimmer, Robby, and the rest of the boys. I miss those good old days in Philadelphia |
| Sobocinski, Richard | MM3 | Apr 1979 – Jun 1979 | M | Temporary duty on the J while awaiting a slot at nuke school. I flew in to meet the ship at Rosie Roads, PR. My first at sea experience in the Nav. Convinced me to resume a civilian career as soon as possible hahaha. |
| Lesher, Arthur | ET3 | Aug 1979 – Jan 1980 | OE | My first ship. I really enjoyed my short time onboard. Transferred to Fleet Composite Operational Readiness Group Two @ NAB Little Creek. |
| Shelly, Robert / Bob | HT3 | Oct 1979 – Sep 1980 | R Div | The "Jolly J" = Good times with good people. Remember the "Buffarillo" contest in Jacksonville, Fla. Thats where they started calling me "Kinky" Long story there. |
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