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USS Chikaskia (AO 54) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Chikaskia (AO 54). 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 48 crew members registered for the USS Chikaskia (AO 54).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Richardson, LawrenceCapt.1941 – 1942RETIREDGrandson of Capt. Lawrence John Hasse in Philippines now, Nov. 2010.
Duncan, MarvinSEAMAN FIRST CLASS1943 – 1943
Haack, JohnAO-541944 – 1945looking for someone who knows who captain of ship was at end of war - have "captain's guest" napkin holder my mother received, apparently as guest of captain in 44 or 45. john haack
Richardson, PaulSeaman first class1945 – 1949NavyMy grandson was asking questions regarding my time spent in the Navy and he did some research and found this site. My daughter decided to sign me up on this sight. I have been retired for many years and enjoying life!!
Potts, JohnFireman 1stJun 1952 – Nov 1953Engine Room
McCuddin, KeithSK11953 – 1955SUPPLY
Andrew, JacksonTE3Mar 5, 1953 – 1954OperationsRefitted from MST to USN acted service in Todd shipyard, Long Beach Ca.
Jackson, RobertQM3May 2, 1953 – Jan 13, 1955
Whitley, Buford (Tom)SeamanMar 15, 1956 – Jun 25, 1957Engine RoomI was known as 'Tex' on the ship. From Stamford Texas, I was proud to be known as 'Tex'.
Mullins, Franklin (Moon)Boiler Technician ( BT-2)Aug 1960 – Jan 21, 1963East Coast-Sixt fleetWas part of the recommisioning team Ships official comisioning was in December 1960.
Fransen, Raymond FransenSHSNOct 1, 1960 – Sep 1, 1962supply
Downen, Kenneth M.RM2Oct 27, 1960 – Nov 26, 1963Operations
Croeber, PaulYN31961 – 19632ndDeck force, then 1st Lieutenant's or deck yeoman.
Kirchmeyer, RichardE4 FIRE CONTROL TECHNICIANJan 1, 1961 – Sep 1, 1963Gunnery
Carrington, WayneRMSNFeb 3, 1961 – Sep 29, 1961OperationsPresent in Cuba during the Bay of Pigs. Discharged as a RM3 just before Med Cruise.
Spory, GeneYN2Nov 1961 – Dec 1962Ship's Office
Maynard, JerryDK3Apr 5, 1962 – Nov 15, 1963SupplyServed in Deck force until rated.
Grant, RobertMM2Jun 1962 – Jun 17, 1966Main PropEmail me for information about Chikaskia reunions.
Ray, HammekenMM2Jun 1962 – Jul 1965M
Fox, RichardRM3Aug 1, 1962 – Jul 1, 1963OPSServerd as a Radio Operator
Hamby, TomSN-Dec 1962 – 19641st and 2ndYeah, im sure you remember the INFAMOUS Hamby..........what a period that was, in my life...went on from the chik, to the Wrangell, where i made bm3, shore duty in Greece, where i made bm2, shore duty in Morocco, Where i made BM1
Melton, Bill (Tex)RM21963 – Dec 12, 1966operationsServed with Dave Wantuck, Ken Dowden, Jerry Palmitter, Robert (Snatch) Sanchez, Al (IRON JAW) Schenick, Woody Horsch, Robert Neubauer, POPS, James E. Wyas, Thomas Dono(ET],Robert Singer RM1,
Sanchez, BobtRM3Apr 1963 – 1964operations
Wantuck, DaveRMSNJun 4, 1963 – Feb 1964The Chikaskia was my first ship..we all know how that feels...I was transferred to COMSERVFORSIXFLT after only 8 months..sure wish I could have stayed aboard longer...
Faulkner, FlintBM3Jul 1963 – 19662nd
Lattery Jr., William F.MM3Nov 8, 1963 – Jun 4, 1966Abest time of life.
Sawesky, David/skiSEAMAN1964 – 19662ND
Lusk, ShermanRD21965 – 1968operationsWent aboard as an RDSN and departed as an RD2. Ilearned much from RDC Noble, RD3 Gavin and RD3 Cassidy.
Vaillancourt, ValSF31965 – Dec 1967R
Lattery, MikeSFP31965 – 1968RBest time of my life , greatest bunch of guys to be with and call freinds in R DIV.
Peznowski, EdwardMM3Jan 15, 1965 – Oct 8, 1968MHello everyone. Been to several ship reunions. Havn't been to reunion in several years. Last one I attended was Mertle Beach, SC. Hope to be at the next reunion.
Dono, Thomas M.RD3 E-4May 14, 1965 – Aug 4, 1966OperationLooking to hear from shipmates. Served with Dennis Gavin R3, James Cassidy RD3 and Chief Noble
Zoltowski, RonSFP3Mar 1, 1966 – Dec 8, 1967R
Barton, SteveMM3May 1966 – Dec 1969M
Shutter, Gregory (Greg)SH3Jun 1966 – Dec 19696th fleetLooking for Jimmy Mc Dougal
Jackman, GeorgeE-4Jun 1, 1966 – Jun 1, 1967Supply
Kuhnert, RichardIC2Jul 4, 1966 – Apr 28, 1968R1st Ship great bunch of guys.Made 3 Med Cruises Only got off cause I made 2nd class and got transfered
Smith, Ernest (Smitty)SH3Jul 7, 1966 – Sep 12, 1969Ships Service
Brewster, TeddyFNNov 14, 1966 – Nov 9, 1968USS ChikaskiaEntering this information for my dad, Teddy Brewster. He served 66-68 aboard USS Chikaskia. Now has Dementia, hoping some names of buddies might help bring back memories for him. Thank you for your service!
Pendill, Vadim RichardRD-21967 – 1968OI
Priore, FrankSM3Jan 10, 1967 – Jan 24, 1969DeckThe Good Old Days............ Young, Fit and Fancy Free....Should have re-upped. LOL
Smith, RogerLPO BM2Feb 7, 1967 – Feb 7, 19692nd
Dunn, ScottFN TO DC3Apr 15, 1967 – Jun 11, 1968RThe Med Cruse of 67 was great, except for the emergency breakawy with the Saratoga. This part of my life was a good learning experence. Ah -to be young again.
Dunn, ScottFN TO DC3Apr 15, 1967 – Jun 11, 1968RThe Med Cruse of 67 was great, except for the emergency breakawy with the Saratoga. This part of my life was a good learning experence. Ah -to be young again.
Bardelli, ThomasMM2Apr 29, 1967 – Nov 29, 1969A GangHi Guys, drop a E
Fiorentino, RichardSNDec 10, 1967 – May 8, 19682ndRetired out after an exciting day at sea.....!! Along with Ret. Capt. Robert C. Walker are planning the April 25 - 29 2012 annual reunion. Hope to see you here. Check out our reunion info at www.usschikaskiaao54.com
Kennedy, ShannonSeaman ApprenticeDec 30, 1967 – Mar 17, 1968FirstI was assigned to the Chikaski right out of boot camp in late December 1967. My tour was very short as I left the ship in Rota, Spain on 17 March 1968. I had received orders for Corpsman School.

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