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USS Laffey (DD 724) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Laffey (DD 724). 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 47 crew members registered for the USS Laffey (DD 724).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson, George | Nov 18, 1945 – Oct 20, 1946 | |||
| McCusker, George | RM3 | Jan 1, 1952 – Nov 15, 1953 | Communications | |
| Reed, Donald | dont know | 1954 – 1954 | boiler room | My dad served during korea. Anyone remember him? |
| Penn, Kenneth | MM | 1954 – 1956 | Boiler Room | Deceased - December 29, 2005 Image: Penn on left aboard ship, unknown on right) (https://goo.gl/AQ1ACk) |
| Prock, Donald | MM2 | Apr 22, 1956 – May 28, 1958 | Engineering | Came a board 1956 in Norfolk,Va made shake down to Cuba ,San Jaun, Port of Prince. also Med CruiseRed Sea Italy/with Pappy Short Forward Engine Room Discharged 1958, Re-up 1958 Serve on DE 624 USS WHITEHURST discharged 1963 (viet-Nam) |
| Blake, Herbert | IC3 | Jul 22, 1957 – Feb 21, 1963 | Engineering | Began as BTFN then switched to ICFN then advanced to IC3 |
| Morris, Billy | Seaman | 1958 – 1960 | Service | I worked in the laundry, the kitchen, and as a barber. After my discharge I returned to my home town (Pickens, SC). I have worked at various trades but spent the last 20 years of my working life building log homes. |
| Ploth, George | ST3 | 1959 – 1961 | FOX | |
| Phelan, Robert | MM3 | Jun 1, 1959 – Nov 1, 1962 | Engineering Division | I was a machine’s mate in the after engine room. |
| Keeton, Orville | bt3 | Jun 9, 1959 – Aug 20, 1964 | b | loooking for as many crew members that i can find |
| Garvey, Samuel | YNSN | Aug 1959 – Jun 1962 | operations | I am retired and living in Pittsburgh and enjoyed serving on the Laffy. |
| Patchell, Robert | LTJG | Feb 1960 – 1963 | OC Division | After I left the Laffey, I remained in the Naval Reserve and retired after almost 22 years of service. |
Kozlowski, Gary  | mmfn | Aug 1960 – Jan 1964 | Engineering | Retired living in Michigan---
Lifetime member of USS Laffey Association View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Peterson, Ronald L | BT3 | Oct 1960 – 1964 | M | would like to hear from the 1960-64 guys. |
| Bergeron, Richard | FTG3 | Sep 1, 1961 – Jan 31, 1962 | Fox | I am now writing novels about undercover police in the 1960s Navy. My two books presently published are "Needle on the Haystack" and "Operation Firethorn." I hope to have 7 books in the final series. On Amazon. |
| Heidecker, Tom | ICFN | 1962 – 1964 | R | Life member of the USS LAFFEY ASSOCIATION pegtomh@hotmail.com 8159435160 |
| McCullough, Kenneth | BM2 | 1962 – Aug 1972 | First | |
| Hoover, Chris | IC-2 | Mar 1962 – Dec 1963 | E | Came aboard in Portsmouth for the FRAM II update, was on the Argencia Newfoundland trip. Tom Heidecker was the only guy that would service the Anemometer! Had best time on this ship! Was on five ships in my four years. |
| Tribe, Edward | SN | Mar 20, 1962 – Feb 1, 1963 | ? | Served aboard as Corpsman striker and Postal Clerk. |
| Bruner, James | ETR2 | Feb 1963 – Dec 31, 1965 | E | Enjoyed my stay on the Laffey and the two Med cruises as well as the equator crossing! |
| Dumont, Richard (Dick) | LTJG and LT | Jun 27, 1963 – Apr 10, 1965 | ASW and Weapons | Great ship and great crew. During the summer of 1964, The Laffey successfully completed a highly important mission following a Russian submarine in the Mediterranean. Laffey and it's crew won praise from CNO. |
| Bailey, James (Beetle) | MM3 | Nov 12, 1963 – Nov 18, 1964 | R Division | Enjoyed my time onboard |
| Campbell, Kip | EM 3 | 1964 – 1966 | ||
| Rivera, Oscar | E3 | Feb 1964 – Feb 1967 | deck department | I worked as a leading seaman. After the navy I worked for navy as a civilian then got married in1972. Retired from post office in 2004. And currently enjoying grandkids. currently living in PR since1983. |
| Sellers, Marty | RD 3 | Jul 11, 1964 – Jul 10, 1967 | Radarman | I am the widow of Marty Sellers and I am just trying to reach out and locate those who may have served with my husband from 07/64 to 07/67 to share with his grandchildren. Thank you Sarah (Sam) Sellers |
| Davis, James | FN | 1965 – Jun 4, 1966 | EN | I liked serving aboard the Laffey 724. After our med cruise and tied up in Northfork I was an FN then I switched over from ships power to shore power. I found out, FN's were not allowed but I knew how to do that. |
| Smith, John (Smitty) | SK-3 | Jan 1, 1966 – Dec 12, 1967 | Supply | LIFE Member USS LAFFEY assocation. |
| Lutz, Jim | ST2 | Apr 8, 1966 – Aug 1, 1966 | Weapons | I was detached from USS Steinaker. Assigned to Laffey for nuclear sub-chasing research off Norfolk coast. Short duty as I was honorably discharged after 4 short months. |
| Burdick, Warren ( Butch) | Machinist mate 2nd class | Jun 7, 1966 – Dec 10, 1969 | M | |
| West III, Bill | BT1SW | Sep 1968 – 1970 | B Div | Went on board as a BTFN. Went many deployments. |
| Pergram, Russ | gmg3 | Sep 1, 1968 – Apr 10, 1972 | Weapons | Two med cruises and 2 Caribbean cruises. Spent my first Christmas away from home at Gitmo in '68. Was Gun Captain of Mt. 52 and operated the V.D.S on the fantail. |
| Danks, Charles | SSF3 | Mar 15, 1969 – May 30, 1971 | R | |
| Aust, Thomas | mm2 | Jun 1969 – Dec 1970 | m | Served in aft engine room. Did 2 Med cruises and 1 Caribbean cruise. Finished service time in Naval Reserves in Dec 1973. |
| Cowin, Paul | PN 1 | Oct 1969 – Feb 1971 | ON Division | I done all of the leave papers and checking personnel in and out |
| Gwin, Jim | fn | 1970 – 1971 | eng | was a EM/FN left for A school in 71 |
| Pinto, Gene | STG3 | 1970 – 1972 | Sonar | Med cruise in 70, Gitmos, miss it all. Retired now living in NY and NC. |
| Michael, Farinella | STG2 | 1970 – 1973 | Sonar | I have been in contact with members of the Sonar crews from USS Laffey DD724 and the USS Mullinnix DD944. |
| D'Archangelo, Nick | MM2 | Jan 15, 1970 – Apr 15, 1971 | M Division | I made 1 Med Cruise and 2 Caribbean Cruises on her. I stood Top Watch in the Main Control Room for all 3 Cruises. Before her I was assigned to the USS CASA GRANDE LSD13 out of Little Creek VA. |
| Stange, David | MMCM | Apr 1, 1970 – May 13, 1972 | MDivision | She was old and ragged, but she was a proud ship. I’m still extremely proud to have served on her. |
| Shipley, Randy | FTGSN | 1971 – 1972 | Gun Fire Control | My battle station was at the gun fire director |
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