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USS Biloxi (CL 80) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Biloxi (CL 80). 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 44 crew members registered for the USS Biloxi (CL 80).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1945 | 1999 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond, William | CQM | Jan 10, 1940 – Nov 1, 1960 | N division | |
| Kennedy, Washington | LTJG | 1942 – 1942 | gunnery officer | I am his sole surviving eldest son, his full name was Washington Lyon Kennedy Jr. |
| Larka, Earl Gunnar | Pharmasist Mate 1st Class | Mar 1942 – Aug 1945 | Pacific Fleet | This is in honor of my Dad. He along with many other brave men is what makes our country so great. Thank you to each and every one of you. |
| Connor, Patrick A. | SM2c | Jun 13, 1942 – May 9, 1946 | US Navy | This is for my dad who died in 1993. He was a signalman on the Biloxi but don't know how long. He was in the Atlantic and Pacific--but don't know the ship. If any have information on my dad service I'd be grateful. |
| Gerken, John, "jack," "jj" | NAVY CORRESPONDENT | 1943 – | unknown | Deceased 1987. Navy Correspondent. I am his son, Ed and have put his USS Biloxi photo album online at www.whiteriverprep.com/USS_Biloxi/index.html |
| Oliveto, Carmine Oliveto | 1943 – | |||
| Skojec, Steve | CPO | 1943 – 1946 | I am submitting this for my father who is deceased. I am interested in photos or crew documentation that provides further details regarding the ship and crew's experiences. | |
| Fillow, Philip | Gunners Mate | 1943 – 1946 | unknown | For my Grandfather |
| Dodd, James Lowell | gunners mate | 1943 – | don't know | I'm submitting this for my father who died in 1995. He was proud of his service and did attend a few reunions. Can anyone tell me what ribbons the men on the Biloxi are entitled to wear? wiley.dodd@yahoo.com |
| Hise, Leon Franklin | MM2 | 1943 – | Engine Room | My father Leon Franklin Hise was part of the original crew. He died October 8, 2012. Daddy did not talk about the Navy and his time aboard the USS Biloxi until about the last 10 years of his life. |
| McLelland, Lemond A. | MM | 1943 – | Unsure of his Division | Died, 03. 1985. Lived in Biloxi and settled making his home in Vancleave MS. The Super Structure recently got a sand blasting and a fresh coat of paint 08/2010. The USS Biloxi Memorial, located Guice Park in Biloxi MS. |
| Hatmaker, George | S 1/C | 1943 – 1946 | unknown | My Grandfather George Hatmaker served aboard the USS Biloxi during World War 2. I have recently found old photos and names of fellow shipmates. My Grandfather passed away in 1970. |
| Mayrose, Jack | EM2 | 1943 – 1947 | Navy | |
| Mennona, Frank | Feb 23, 1943 – Oct 29, 1946 | |||
| Chapman, Willard | Seaman 1st Class??? | Mar 1943 – 1945 | CruDiv 13 | I am married to the Grandaughter of Willard Chapman. He was on the Biloxi 1943-1945?). I spend a great deal of time visiting with him. He is now 92 - lost his wife of 68 years last week. I need information for him. |
| George Roger, Turner | Apr 1943 – Jan 28, 1946 | Deceased 1981 | ||
| Wojnarowski, Leo | SEAMAN FIRST CLASS | Apr 1943 – Aug 1945 | R | I am Leo's son in law. Leo was so very proud of serving on this ship and the men he served with. His eyes would glass over when he spoke of her and the battles she endured. He crossed the line on Mar 8, 1944, deceased March 18, 2000. |
| King, James (Elvin) | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | Apr 1943 – Dec 1945 | F | This is my Grandfather. I am filling this out for him because he has conveyed interest in finding out about certain crew members he served with on the Biloxi. Also any info on future reunions would be greatly appreciated. thanx |
| King, James (Elvin) | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | Apr 1943 – Dec 1945 | F | This is my grandfather, he is interested in getting info on some of his shipmates from the Biloxi. Also any info on upcomming reunions would be greatly appreciated. thank you |
| Jones, Sidney C. | Seaman 2nd class | Apr 1943 – Dec 1945 | Pacific theater | This is Sid's son Steve. Dad passed 07/01/99. His life long friends firends, Rudy . Miller and Bill Wyrick and his life stories were about the Navy and the war. |
Ritchey, Charlie  | B/M 1st Class | Apr 14, 1943 – Feb 9, 1946 | 2n Division | I was on the USS Biloix During WW II. I has many buddies who were best friends. |
| Seman, Andrew | CHIEF ELECTRICIANS MATE | May 1943 – Dec 1945 | Electrical | |
| Berry, Thomas | sgt | May 1, 1943 – May 1, 1945 | 6th marine | i am the grandson of thomas berry. i am doing a history search and putting together a scrap book of his military career. most of it was spent aboard the biloxi. if anyone can email me as many pics as possible, thank u! |
| Gamble, John | RMSN | Jul 1943 – Aug 1945 | Operations | I am writing this on behalf of my Dad. He was a radioman, seaman first class on board for all major combat operations. He wrote and has copy-written his war memoirs. The ISBN of his book is 0-9723828-0-1 |
| Penn, Harold R | CPL | Aug 31, 1943 – Jul 1945 | 6th USMC | My entire family joins me attending in our annual ship's reunion each year. We enjoy it so much and will continue to do so as long as I am able. I am proud to be a shipmate! |
| Jones, Francis (Frank) | CL 80 | Aug 31, 1943 – Nov 27, 1945 | This is my granfather. He passed away on Dec. 28, 2008 in Mobile, Al. He served as a Shipfitter Third Class on the Biloxi. | |
| O;neal, Lawrence Estee / L E O | GUNNERSMATE THIRD CLASS | Aug 31, 1943 – Jan 14, 1946 | 2 nd Gunnery | I server on the # 2 6" gun turret. I was on ship when it was commissionedand served on her till she was decommissioned |
| Olar, Aurel | S2c | Aug 31, 1943 – Nov 27, 1945 | don't know | My uncle Aurel Olar (1924-2008) served aboard the Biloxi as an S2c from 31 Aug 1943 to 1 July 1944 and as an S2c and then an RDM3c from 20 Nov 1944 to 27 Nov 1945. Not sure of division. Anyone remember him? |
| Brumley, Bill V. | S/1C | Oct 1943 – 1945 | L | |
| Reinke, Earl | BM1/C | Nov 1943 – Aug 1946 | 2nd, 1st and F | I remember, when on anchor detail outside San Francisco, almost being washed overboard, |
| Thornberry, Red | 3rd Class Ship Fitter | 1944 – 1946 | Seaman | |
| Tackett, Harold R. | GUNNER'S MATE | 1944 – 1946 | UNKNOWN | tTHIS IS MY DAD WHO SERVED ON THE USS BILOXI. HE IS 86 YEARS OLD AND IN A NURSING HOME. I DON'T KNOW FOR SURE IF I HAVE THE DATES CORRECT AS HE COULD NOT REMEMBER. |
| Jones, Thomas H | LT (jg) | 1944 – | Pilot | This is my wife's father who is now deceased. Any memories of him would be appreciated. |
| Cooper, Charles Calvin “charlie” | E3 | 1944 – 1946 | Pacific fleet | This is for my grandfather, Charles Calvin Cooper. Charles passed away Oct 1996. He never spoke of his years in the service. We miss him dearly. I did find a photo with a couple of Navy buddies. |
| Bahn, Dan | Seaman 1st class | Jan 1944 – Feb 1946 | ? | This is for my father Eldon Bahn who served on the USS Biloxi from 44 to 46. Dad died in 1996. If u remember him, feel free to write me. He was known as slim. |
| Crabtree, Kenneth | FIREMAN FIRST CLASS | Mar 1944 – Mar 1946 | Engineering | Best wishes to all the crew KFCrabtree@aol.com |
| Little, Daniel | S1c | Dec 10, 1944 – Jan 17, 1945 | Striker | I am posting in memory of my brother Daniel Little who lost his life on Jan. 17,1945 he was a Radioman on the USS Bilioxi and was washed overboard on that date. He was only 17 years old. Anyone remember him. |
| Shook, Harold | SIGNAL FIRST CLASS | 1945 – 1947 | ||
| Zellers, Glen | EM | 1945 – 1946 | E | My Dad passed in 2010, first served on USS Biloxi as a 20mm gunner, transferred to the Potowatomi after the war as electrician's mate. |
| Burton, Wiekert | Carpenter's Mate, Third Class | Feb 28, 1945 – Aug 8, 1946 | Co. 286 | Deceased Oct. 13, 1999. Dad never talked much about the Navy. I have an album of small photos I have no idea who they are. I have nothing but respect for the men and women who have fought for our country. |
| Cozzens, Lawrence E., Larry | FIREMAN FIRST CLASS | Mar 1, 1945 – Mar 1, 1946 | ||
| McGrath, John Or John J. | Fireman 1st Class | Aug 1945 – Oct 1945 | Engineering / Gunnery | After I left the Boloxi I transfered to USS LCI 817 (mindsweeping). Later transfered to LST Hospital Evac Ship 929. |
| McGrath, John J. | FIREMAN FIRST CLASS | Oct 1945 – Jan 1946 | Engineers | Best assignment |
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