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USS Lorain County (LST 1177) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Lorain County (LST 1177). 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 Lorain County (LST 1177).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1969 | 1970 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sams, J. Elmer | 1958 – | |||
| Bradshaw (Golden), William | YN2 | 1958 – Jun 1960 | Operations | Had first CO's Mast onboard in my hometown (New Orleans). Went by Bill Golden and later had name legally changed through step-parent adoption. Let's hear from other shipmates by way of the AAFA. Good luck, men. |
| Lake, Ralph | RMSN | Jun 1958 – Sep 1959 | Operations | I am a plank owner of the LST1177; Fond memories of sea duty and often wonder what's become of my former mates.Its been 51 years now. I was just a kid then. She was a great ship. Hope to hear from some of the oldtimers. |
Hall, Thomas  | Store Keeper 3rd class | Aug 1, 1958 – Aug 17, 1960 | Supply | I was active in naval sea trials before ship was placed into commission October 3, 1958(Plank Owner). Assisted in supplying ships stores and inventory. New Orleans, LA and Bourbon street at 19 with $6.00 in my pocket. |
| Silva, George A | EN3 | Sep 1, 1958 – Feb 13, 1960 | USS LORAIN CO 1177 | LARRY Zimmermann |
| Kaler, Robert (Bob Or Bobby) | RM2 | May 1960 – Dec 1962 | Operations -- Radio Room | Came aboard as a RMSA from Radio Class A School left as a RM2. My time aboard the Lorain County was a positive experience in my Navy life. Made many fine friends while aboard. Would to hear from anyone who was aboard. |
| Fricke, Timothy | YN3 | Jul 1960 – Jun 1962 | ||
| Rutledge, John | SN | Feb 1962 – Aug 1965 | 1st deck division | Went aboard a few months after Bay of Pigs Invasion, was onboard during the Cuban Missile Crisis and JFK Assassination |
| Ruotolo, Dave | YN3 | Sep 9, 1962 – Jan 8, 1965 | ||
| Carter, Bill | PFC | Oct 12, 1962 – Oct 29, 1962 | Marines | I was aboard the Loraine County LST 1177 in hurricane Ella 1962, Cuban Missle blockade. |
| Honea, Stuart | gmg/sn | 1963 – 1964 | gunnery | |
| Grizzle, Larry | RM3 | 1963 – 1966 | Communications | I have a large list of 1177 crew members! |
| Coghill, Kettig | RD2 | Aug 11, 1964 – Aug 17, 1967 | Operations | I came aboard an a designated stricker SA and worked in Post Office for a while. |
| Menchen, Gary | SN | Oct 1964 – Sep 1966 | Deck | |
| Beers, Harvey | CS3 | Oct 10, 1964 – Aug 29, 1965 | Baker | |
| Nicholas, Paul/ Nick | SFM3 | Dec 29, 1964 – Dec 15, 1966 | Engineering | retriered and enjoying life |
| Mikel, Gary (Mike) | E-4 | 1965 – 1966 | MRB | Was on the Lorain Cty for about one yr then was trasfered to ACU-2 |
| Perry, Davidu | PN3 | Feb 1965 – May 1965 | OPS | WAS IN SHIPS OFFICE WITH PN1 HUFF PN3 CIPERANO YN3 BAUER. CO WAS LCDR WALLACE, XOS WERE LT BIG ED MAHON(NEVER HAD A LIGHTER-BIG SMOKER AND LT PAUL FLETCHER JACKSON(WHICH I MET LATER AT CINCLANTFLT). RET USN 1981. |
| Clark, David | RMSN/BMSN | Jun 1965 – Jul 1967 | Radio Room and Deck Force (1st | Hope to catch up with most of the guys I served with. Am married to same wife as when I served on LC and had three sons. The eldest who was born while serving on LC perrished with his entire family in mobile home fire. I live in WV |
| Sowards, Dave | fireman | Jul 1965 – Nov 1967 | Diesel Mechanic | I worked for Chief Petty Officer Clayton Banes McGuire. When I left the ship I went to ACU2 and was there until my discharge March 14 1969 |
| Walker, Harold | YN3 | Jan 2, 1966 – Aug 10, 1969 | Operations | In addition to the ship's yeoman, I was also the postal clerk and published the "Shipmate" - a weekly newspaper about the life of the shipmates aboard the USS Lorain County. |
| Wroe, Philip | IC3 | Apr 1966 – | Engineering | |
| Marino, Tony | EN3(E-4) | Aug 1966 – May 9, 1969 | Engineering | I went aboard right from Boot Camp and stayed aboard for the rest of my enlistment . Had the pleasure of serving with some great guys. Chief McGuire and Lt. Austin Brainard Harold Walker and “Lenny†Lenhert . |
| Wagner, John | EM2 | Sep 5, 1966 – Mar 1, 1970 | ENGINEERING (ELECTRICIAN) | Came aboard and worked with Sandy Swicegood (EM-1). Also worked with Nick Plakis (em-2) , George Tehan (em-3). Went with crew to the Med in 67. Rented bikes in Nassau. Would like to catch up on things with other guys. |
| Meyer, Dale | GM 3 | Oct 10, 1966 – Jun 11, 1969 | Gunnery | I spent my time on the Lorain County in Deck and Gunnery Div. we spent some of that time in dry dock. I would like to located former ship mates. I also belong to the amphibious Association.I went on Med Cruise. |
| Cain, Patrick | e4 | 1967 – 1968 | R | I'm looking for shipmate Eugene Marshall, damage controlman, his hometown at the time was Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania.
My age now is about 69. View 'back then' Photo |
| Hess, Ronald | GM | 1967 – 1972 | GM | |
| Rice, Michael | ETR3 | Sep 1967 – Oct 1968 | Ops | ET for the ships radar. Names I remember, Len Nolan, Lt jg, Comm Officer, and Stanley Kramer. Lots of faces remembered but no other names. I'm now a retired law enforcement officer in Arizona. |
| Heinlein, Richard | E-4 | Nov 29, 1967 – Sep 1971 | Snipe/engineering | I loved my time aboard. |
| Fetterman, Larry | E - 3 SHIP FITTER | 1968 – 1970 | R | Ferris was are ist class petty officer |
| Uglum, Gary | RMSN - RM2 | Jan 1968 – Feb 1970 | Communications | |
| Fetterman, Larry | E-3 ship fitter | Feb 1968 – Aug 1970 | engnering | would be great to talk to some of the old gang. |
| Necessary, Steve | DC | Mar 1968 – Dec 1969 | R | Retired now - Spend a lot of time at the VA |
| Piestrak, Stan | SMSN-SM3 | Apr 1968 – Sep 1, 1972 | Communication/Signalman | Would like to communicate with anyone from 68 to72..... |
| Henceroth, Dave | DC3 | Sep 1968 – Jan 1972 | R | |
| Williams, Gerald/willy | bm3 | Dec 1968 – Dec 18, 1969 | deck | |
| Mancini, Paul | Seaman/Yoman | 1969 – 1970 | Deck | Hoping to get in touch with the guys I served with. |
| Bonadonna, Fred | seamencoxain | Jan 1, 1969 – Jan 1, 1971 | deck crew coxin | |
| Walsh, Paul | SF3 | Jan 29, 1969 – Oct 15, 1972 | R | 4 of the best years in life spent on the LC, enjoyed my whole time looking back now, I would like to hear from any one. who was on the ship when i was there. I worked for Lt.Jg McCarthy, and Lt.Jg McClain, |
| Husbands, Greg | RM3 | Apr 29, 1969 – Jan 29, 1971 |
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