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USS Witek (DD 848) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Witek (DD 848). 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 43 crew members registered for the USS Witek (DD 848).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1966 | 1967 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dozark, Edward J. | S 1/C | Aug 1946 – Apr 5, 1948 | RADAR OPERATOR IN CIC | AGE 17-19. DISCHARGED IN BOSTON, MA. HOME PORTS: CHARLESTON NAVY YARD, MA, & NEW LONDON, CT., AND PORTS OF CALL: NORFOLK, AND GITMO, CUBA, OUR MISSION WAS TESTING NEW SONAR VS A CAPTURED GERMAN SUB. |
| McCall, Raymond | 1948 – 1951 | My father died in 1991, He served on board for 3 years. I wish he had lived long enough to see the internet resources available now. | ||
| Morton, Robert | EM3 | 1948 – 1951 | ||
| Charette, Leo | SN | 1951 – 1955 | ? | I added my dads name to the list, he has since past. |
| Merritt, Richard/dick | Lieutenant | 1951 – | Engine Room | Lt. Richard Merritt fondly remembered his time aboard the Witek during anti-sub exercises in the coastal waters off New England. The ship was nicknamed the Galloping Ghost of Long Island Sound. My dad died in 2004. |
| Hiltz, Robert | E4 | 1952 – 1956 | Damage control | Spent most of my time in the carribean...looking for Garnet Fleeman |
| Stewart, Kenneth | 1953 – | My father (since passed) served on the Witek in New London CT where I was born. | ||
| Giancarlo, John R | chief | 1953 – | sonar | For my dad he passed in 1983. He served while the ship was stationed in New London Ct. where i was born. I visited the ship a couple of times, early 1960's. If you knew him please email me johng53@comcast.net |
| Robinson, John | MM3 | 1955 – 1957 | ? | |
| Milner, Larry | SK3 | Dec 3, 1955 – Sep 10, 1957 | S | Worked in the Supply Office |
| McVay, H. Vilroy | Lieutenant | Mar 22, 1956 – Jun 20, 1956 | communications | Lt H. Vilroy McVay retired after a long Naval career that included 5 years' duty in China. Deceased March 1, 1999. This information is entered for the record by his daughter, Mary A. McVay Kuntz. |
| Harris, Dale | SN | Sep 1956 – 1959 | ||
| Thompson, Roy | 2nd Petty Officer | 1958 – | do not know | I am 1 of Roy's children; he has since passed. He was so well liked everywhere he went, I wanted to add his name. |
| Jack, James | Fireman | 1959 – 1961 | Boiler Tender | |
| John, Wood | e3 | 1959 – Jan 5, 1962 | 2rd | looking for robert knight |
| Willis, W.c. | RD2 | Jun 10, 1959 – Jun 14, 1962 | ||
| McWilliams, Andre | seaman | 1961 – 1963 | Ship Service | |
| Plummer, James F. | RD2 | 1962 – 1964 | OI | |
| Cottrell, Paul | E-3 | 1963 – Jan 1965 | B | |
| Dykema, Don/dyk | ftg3 | 1963 – Oct 1966 | gunnery | |
| Mote, Larry | machinest mate third class | 1963 – 1966 | Main engine room | |
| Hansen, Earl | MM3 (SS) | May 1, 1963 – Aug 1, 1964 | 'A' Gang | |
| Tirrell, Larry | MM3 | Jun 9, 1963 – Apr 1966 | Enginering | Worked in Main engine room with LT Archer, Larry Mote MM3, Veach and Abaire MM3. I loved that ship and the guys I worked with. Just want to say I would love to do it all over again. |
Iber, William (Bill)  | Ensign | Sep 5, 1963 – Mar 12, 1964 | MPA (M/B Divs) | Met ship in Halifax, NS, observed one of ship's run in with life boats. Also assigned as Education Officer, Library Officer, CIC and Crypto Watch Officer, JOOD/OOD. Left ship for Officer's Sumarine School New London, CT |
| Wilcox, Carl | RD2 | 1964 – Oct 16, 1967 | OI | My brother Larry (Radioman( served on the ship with me a couple years. |
| Burns, Jim | MM3 | Jun 6, 1964 – Jan 2, 1966 | AGang | As I write this on Veterans Day 2019 I am reminded of my experiences on the Witek and the many crew mates that were good friends. |
| Handy, Joseph P | SEAMAN | Jun 26, 1964 – Dec 24, 1966 | N/A | N/A |
| Fowler, Charles ( Ed) | QMSN | Nov 1964 – Sep 1966 | OC | |
| Dunn, Dan | mm3 | Dec 14, 1964 – Jan 10, 1966 | engineering | |
| Raab, Leon | GM3 | Jan 2, 1965 – Oct 31, 1967 | gunnery | |
| Scott, Sherman | FN | Feb 1965 – May 1965 | ENGINEERING | |
| Smith, Gregory Smitty | E4BT3 | Jul 1, 1965 – | boilerman forward fireman | Currently retired. |
| Noonan, John | BM3 | Oct 1, 1965 – Oct 1, 1967 | Deck | currently planning our 25th annual reunion in Baton Rouge, La. All years served are welcome. Come and have a great time. contact me for more info |
| Morris, Donald | bt3 | Nov 16, 1965 – Oct 16, 1968 | fireman | my dad has passed away. I am looking for shipmates he was on board with and pictures that might be out there of him for a wall i am putting together in memory of him. Any help would be great thanks |
| Thompson, John | RDSN | 1966 – 1967 | Operations | Would like to hear from Joseph Fowler (BEEP BEEP), Bob Isbell (IZZY), Wildbore (CRAZY PIG) or Mike Brodka.or Shorty Wilson or any one from the Witek crew. |
| Laginess, Robert | RM3 | Jun 13, 1966 – Jun 1, 1968 | Operations | |
| Cheshire, Robert | TM 4 | Jul 1966 – Nov 1967 | Sonar | It was a great time in my life, but the memories are fading. I served with John Noonan, who is doing a wonderful job keeping the Witek alive. |
| Dugan, Harold/ Skeeter | sn | Aug 1966 – Jul 1968 | OC | Trying to get some super 8 film edited and transferred to DVD along with slides. Hope to make next reunion 2016. This site brings back old forgotten names. Hope to see more added. |
| Marino, Dan | MR3 | Aug 31, 1966 – Jul 3, 1968 | R A GANG | |
| Anderton, Chuck/andy | BT3 | Oct 1966 – Aug 1968 | ||
| C0llins, James Flash | sn | Oct 1966 – 1968 | 1 st div. |
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