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USS Hoist (ARS 40) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Hoist (ARS 40). 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 182 crew members registered for the USS Hoist (ARS 40).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1964 | 1965 – 1975 | 1976 – 1984 | 1985 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowocien, Joseph | Seaman | 1948 – 1949 | diving | Looking for anyone who served with me (Joseph Nowocien) |
| Fogerty, George | ENFN | Nov 1951 – Jun 1953 | Engineering | |
| Fogerty, George | ENFN | Nov 1951 – Jun 1953 | Engineering | |
| Rudolph, Rudy | Seaman | Feb 1, 1952 – Dec 20, 1953 | Deck | |
| Selby, Leon | EMFM | May 1952 – Oct 1953 | Electrician | |
| Garrison, Richard | BM 1 | 1953 – 1954 | 1St Division | |
| Frank, Orville | 1954 – May 1956 | |||
| Frank, Orville | 1954 – 1956 | I served with my twin brother Orvie on the USS Hoist in the mid 1950's. Interested in reconnecting with old crewmates. | ||
| Sarver, James | SM3 | Feb 1955 – Jun 1957 | MY FIRST SEA DUTY. LOVED THAT SHIP. | |
| Rogers, Walt | BM1C | May 1955 – Sep 1956 | Deck | My father told me this tour was one of the best he served in the 22 years in the service. I had the chance to see this beautiful Lady when it was docked in Tampa, Fl for Navy Day, 1990. He passed March 1993. |
| Rogers, Walter | BM1C | May 1956 – Oct 1957 | Deck | Out of the 21+ years of service, Dad said this was one of the best sea duty tours he served on. Sadly, we lost him April, 1993. He has returned to the sea. |
| Viglione, Romeo | PNSN | 1957 – 1957 | In memoriam by son Brian | |
| Pitoniak, Phillip | Apr 15, 1957 – Apr 15, 1959 | engineering | Best time of my life! | |
| Babcock, Everett | IC-2 | Aug 20, 1957 – May 20, 1960 | Communications | does any one have the photo that was taken of the ship when we where iced up for couple days out side of Greenland in Oct.? 1959.they thought we were lost, couldn't radio. Was in New York Times, search plane took it. |
| Milbrath, David | MR3 | Nov 1958 – Jul 1959 | engineering | was a very interesting time of my time in the service |
| Miller, David | FN | 1959 – 1960 | Engineering | I was on the Hoist for about 2 years right out of boot camp. I really enjoyed my time there . Would like to hear from anybody that remembers me. |
| Moynihan, Alan | EM2 | 1959 – 1963 | Electrical | I would like to hear from anyone that served during 1959-1963 in particular. You may email me at: aljo4321@msn.com |
| Harkins, Jerry | EM3 | Jan 20, 1959 – Jun 23, 1961 | Eng | I'm the one who ran movie "War and Peace" out of projector onto mess room deck ! Operated dual throttles and I still have call bells plaque! Graham, you there? Remember hurricane Donna? Took 48 degree roll and broke tow cable to barge! |
| Austin, Gene | cs 3 | Apr 20, 1959 – Oct 1, 1961 | supply | played a lot of cards gitmo in 59 saundestrom bay in 59 christmas trees in st.johns,newfoundland 60 txas tower in burmuda 60 pulled destoyer off rocks montaulk long islandl |
| Irons, Roland | RM3 | May 6, 1959 – Dec 18, 1959 | operations | We had some great cruises on the Hoist. Three months in the North Atlantic with unbelievable wave heights. A recovery trip up the Potomac and an eventful trip for evaluation in Gitmo. |
| Alan Moynihan, Al | EM3 | Jul 1959 – | Electrical | Looking for anyone between 1959-1963. Would like to talk about great times aboard. You can email me at: aljp1965@frontier.com |
| Moynihan, Al | EM3 | Nov 1, 1959 – Nov 15, 1963 | Wanted to find an old ship mate, last name of Holzhauser, if possible. He was an IC electrician. | |
| Moynihan, Alan | EM3 | Nov 7, 1959 – 1963 | Electrical | Spent 4 years on east coast for the most part. Had some good times with IC electrician drinking 100 proof alcohol. Yikes! Feel free to contact me at: indesign1491@gmail.com |
| Andregg, David | Fn | Jan 3, 1960 – Dec 28, 1960 | Repair | My first sea duty. The storm off Hatteras on our return from Florida was unbelievable! 30-50' seas! Lost towing Machine-40+degree roll!! Placed "Christmas Trees for SOSUS. Didn't know how importance THEN. Do now! Thanks USN. |
| Andregg, David | E-3 | Jan 3, 1960 – Dec 1960 | Repair | First ship; dragged for Hedgehogs in James river; Texas tower off Bermuda; towed barge to Fla and back--towing cable parted off Cape Hatteras in 40' seas. Transfer to USS Vulcan in Dec.'60 |
| Andregg, David | Fireman | Jan 3, 1960 – Dec 1960 | Motor Room | Took part in the installation of ARGUS ISLAND off Bermuda later used by SEALAB. With barge in tow, hit 40' seas off Cape Hatteras. Survived 40 degree roll. Tow cable parted AFTER tow machine broke. Barge survived. |
| Craig, Richard (Dick) | RM3 | Apr 1960 – Oct 1960 | Operations | Who can forget being down South and hearing Taps come across the water from a sea plane base. Good ship, good times. |
| Craig, Richard (Dick) | RM3 | Apr 1960 – Oct 1960 | Operations | Would like to contact anyone aboard the Hoist in 1960. My first sea duty. Loved it. Can be contacted at richardcrg1012@gmail.com. |
| Graham, Donald | SFM2 | Aug 10, 1960 – Apr 20, 1964 | Want to find shipmate WILLIAM BOYD WILSON | |
| Richard, Frank | QM 2 | Jan 1961 – Sep 1964 | Bridge | Served with many good men on the Hoist. The national association of fleet tug sailors has a great data base of all fleet tugs. Google it. Pictures,lists,reunions,and history of many of the salvage ships. |
| Markowitz, David | DC3 | Jun 20, 1961 – Aug 30, 1965 | ENG. | FIRST SHIP WENT ONBOARD AS A SR AND LEFT AS A 3RD CLASS |
| Long, Jim (Shortie) | ETR2 | Feb 1962 – Jul 1963 | Operations | |
| Coughlin, Mike | SM-3 | Apr 17, 1962 – Sep 15, 1964 | Deck and Bridge Crew | Reported to the USS Hoist as a seaman strait from bootcamp 1962. Made SM 3 and remain on the USS Hoist. Served on the USS Hoist in the Cuban blockcade. Left the ship in 1964 |
| Nelson, Doug (Tex) | E-3 | Jun 1962 – Nov 1963 | First (deck) | Served in Cuban Crisis Blockade. Towed ship from New Foundland to San Juan. Florida space flight rescue, shark fishing etc Looking for John Parasue,Larry Shaw,Joe Constanzo,Mike Couglin, Thomas, Doc, Electrician diver Terry, Welder Sandy.. |
| Reaves, Curtis | E5 2ND CLASS PETTY OFFICER | Jul 22, 1962 – Dec 1964 | eng room | some good times aboard the hoist. i`ll never forget the first i got sea sick, i was used to the big ship i was on before i came on the hoist curtis reaves |
| Topp, Fred (Cosmoe) | SF2 | Dec 15, 1963 – Dec 14, 1968 | Engineering | When I reported aboard, the Hoist was drydocked in cramp shipyards in Philly. I met a lot of good knowlegable people and some very good softball players. I believe we had one undefeated season when George Cosper pitched. |
| Johnston, Jim (John) | SF2/DV2 | 1964 – May 13, 1966 | Eng/DV | Lot of time at sea aboard the Hoist. Went TAD to Iceland for six months of 1965 getting back in time for the salvage operation of the USS Almagordo in Charleston. I was also with Brashear when he got hurt. |
| Clifton, Michael | SN/RD | 1964 – 1965 | deck | anyone remember Bob Kee? |
| Razny, David | bmsn dv2 | Jun 26, 1964 – Mar 23, 1967 | deck djvjng | if anythjng i found the first piece of the plane wreckage looking for the h bomb. i worked 100 hrs without sleep getting usns bluejacket of a sandbar in newfoundland.had some great friends, the kee brothers,jack collier, |
Lally, Thomas  | sa | Sep 10, 1964 – Feb 26, 1965 | Operations | I served on board for 5 months until my spot in ET-A school opened up. |
| Rex, Marsh | SM3 | Sep 10, 1964 – Jul 9, 1965 | COMMUNCATIONS | |
| Keough, Robert P. | ENS, THEN LT(JG) | Oct 23, 1964 – Jan 10, 1966 | Line officer with supply duties afloat, crypto, | This was my first sea duty, she was a very fine ship to serve in. I was on board when Chief Carl Brashear reported. Went to Newfoundland twice, the arctic, Scotland, Holland, FL, SC and we saved a navy seaplane that went down at sea off US. |
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