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USS Birmingham (CL 62) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Birmingham (CL 62). 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 66 crew members registered for the USS Birmingham (CL 62).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1943 | 1944 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom, Chris | seaman | Jan 1, 1940 – Oct 24, 1944 | CL62 | I am the great Nephew of Harry Bowers who died during the 10/24/1944 incident with the USS Princeton. His sister recently passed away with little information and no photographs of Harry. Trying to Fill Fam History |
| Scaggs, Daniel | electronics technician | 1941 – | dont know | OK, guys, did some pulling together. Here's what I have. Like most WWII veterans, Dad did not talk about the war. My brother Jim says that Dad told him he had gone in as a conscientious objector—Jim assumed that meant he had been drafted—saying |
| Robertson Jr, Harry | SKC | 1942 – 1945 | Supply | This was my dad, he passed in October of 2004. If anyone has any memories of him while onboard the Birmingham, I'd love to hear from you! |
| Miksis, John | CHIEF MACHINIST\'S MATE | 1942 – 1946 | This was my father. He passed in 1978 of wounds received from the Carier Princeton explosion. He told me some stories about the Birmingham. It was not a lucky ship. Anyone know him? Sorry no picture now. | |
| Miller, Alfred (Ack Ack) | CPL | 1942 – 1945 | Marine Det. | My dad was a 20mm gunner starboard side aft |
| Brown, Mitchell | Petty Officer | 1942 – 1945 | don't know | My dad served on board and was injured in an air attack in the South Pacific. He died 6 years ago. I will provide all information related to him that I know. |
| Bell, Charles " Ding" Or "wally" | ship | 1942 – 1945 | engine room | my father Charles was a plank holder , havving been assigned to the Birmingham from the Arizona in 1941 while the ship was under construction in Virgina. He was proud of his ship and often spoke kindly of it |
| Pollack, Francis (Frank) | Machinist Mate | 1942 – 1945 | Engine Room | I would like to find out more about my dad during his time on the USS Birmingham CL 62. He told me some of the stories, especially during the explosion of the USS Princeton at the battle of Leyte Gulf. email please. |
| Holbert, John M. | 1st class | 1942 – 1945 | Second | I was on the USS Birm from day one till the day we were by the Princeton carrier when it was hit. I sustained an injury that hospitalized me in Pearl Harbor. I have fond memories and wish I could have served longer. |
| Adey, Edward A. | Lt. Commander | 1942 – | Engineering | |
| Farley, Francis | Unknown | 1942 – 1946 | Unknown (aerographer) | This was my dad, joined the crew in 1942 and served to the end of the war. He died in 2003. |
| Sartini, Bruno | 2nd CLASS | 1942 – 1946 | UNKNOWN | My father who served on the Birmingham from 1944 - 1947 I think. He never talked about his experience while alive (he passed in February of 1986) so I've taken it upon myself to look into his service record. |
| Schoen, Roy | BM2 | 1942 – 1944 | Unknown | BM2 Roy Schoen was my cousin. He was killed at Leyte Gulf when Princeton exploded. I never knew him, I was born 3 years after his death. He was only child of Henry and Francis Schoen. Henry was my moms brother. |
| Pearson, Raymond | ? | Jan 29, 1942 – Jan 29, 1946 | ? | This is my Great Uncle. I know that he kept in touch with many of the men on the USS Birmingham. Do you remember him? Please email stories or contacts that may as I am trying to piece together pieces of his life. |
| Briand, Francis "skinny" | EM1 | Jun 24, 1942 – Nov 20, 1945 | E Electrical | Like others, my Dad (Deceased May 7,2007) never spoke about his Navy Days,threw away all his medals etc. He was lucky. Has been a quest for many years to FIND SOMEONE who knew and could share with me. Our resources are dwindling every day. |
| Melancon, Doyle | GM2C | Oct 16, 1942 – Jan 14, 1946 | My Dad, Doyle Melancon,GM2c was"plank owner" & crew chief of40mm Bofor A.A.mount.His friend,Bob Cleaver was also a GM2c &came to our house once. The "B" saw lots of action.He didn't talk much about the war.I'm p | |
| Melancon, Doyle | GM2c | Oct 16, 1942 – Jan 14, 1946 | Gunner's Mate | Doyle was Petty Officer 2c in charge of a quad 40mm bofor gun mount. He died in 1985 in Baton Rouge, La. |
Cox, Howard  | Postmaster, Mailman 1C | Oct 19, 1942 – Nov 5, 1945 | Unknown | Howard is my father. He died in 1998. In his later years, enjoyed attending several Ship Reunions. Proud of his service aboard the Birmingham. |
| Cuppett, Leslie / Les | 1943 – 1944 | DECEASED IN 1990. IF ANYONE HAS ANY STORIES OR INFO OF MY FATHER WHILE ON BOARD, PLEASE E-MAIL ME. | ||
| Kinsey, Maurice | RMSN | 1943 – 1944 | C- Communications | Com Crew Div 13 Staff Radioman. Served pre-commision until staff transferred to the USS Santa Fe. My phone number is 817-675-3996. |
| Minter, Harold | 1943 – 1944 | This was my grandfather. He was injured when the Princeton exploded. He passed away in 2005. I would like to hear from anyone who might have known him. | ||
| Fite, Walter | PETTY OFFICER 2ND RADIO OPERATOR | 1943 – 1945 | Served during all major engagements. He is 86 and still kicking. Very Spry and remembers the war years well. Anyone wanting to contact him may do so thru his son Walter @ waltf@delvatool.com. | |
| Decker, Richard | F1/c | 1943 – 1944 | ? | This is my father. He was badly wounded Oct 24 1944 when the USS Princeton exploded. He passed away in 1976. I would be interested in talking to anyone who knew him. |
| Walton, George | SN-1 | 1943 – 1944 | Fourth | Anyone looking for me? |
| Hass, Lorrel | S1C | 1943 – 1945 | don't know | I was raised with "There is a right way, a wrong way & the Navy Way!"My Dad served his country on board the USS Birmingham.He passed away in 1994. Please help me find more info about the "MIGHTY B" & "Old Faithful" |
| Carl, Robert | seaman | 1943 – 1944 | Unknown | This was my second cousin. Robert Paul Carl died when the USS Princton exploded along side the Birmingham. When I was born ten years later my father named me after Robert. |
| Brown, Alton | Petty Officer | 1943 – 1945 | Gunner Mate | My deceased father. He was in all the battles except Okinawa. He remembered the screams of the wounded after the Princeton explosion when the Morphine ran out. The wounded were in the Galley. |
| Collins, Samuel | LT | 1943 – | Not sure | This is Marie Collins Martinette, daughter of then LT Samuel Collins who was in the kamakazi attack. Please contact me about the August 17-18 USS Birmingham reunion in Richmond, VA. 804-357-6538. |
| Rosati, Frank | Gunner's Mate 1st Class | 1943 – 1946 | Unknown | This is my grandfather. He is 90 yrs old now, and we are blessed to still have him! He remembers his service well, and is still full of spirit...the kindest man I know. Wishing the best to his crewmates & families! Wendy |
| Small, Marshall (Shorty) | 1st Class WTC | 1943 – 1945 | ? | This was my father who passed away in 1959. Wanted to see if any of his crew are still alive that might have know him. He was on board when a Japanese plane struck the Birmingham. |
| Rogowski, Edward ‘ski’ | Painter 3c (T) USN-I | 1943 – 1945 | CL - 62 | Edward ‘Ski’ Rogowski painted images on the exterior of the USS Birmingham of damage which they inflicted on the enemy. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Grove, John | GM | Jan 1943 – Mar 1946 | 5th Division (not too sure) | This was my Grandfather. He passed away in 1968 well before I was born, but I have always been interested in the history of the Birmingham and would be particularly interested in hearing any stories about my Grandfather |
| Lloyd, Ashby | AO2 | Jan 1943 – Oct 1944 | Do not know | Lloyd was part of the commissioning detail. He was on the starboard side of the Birmingham fighting the fire when the Princeton blew; he was wounded. I am his widow; have much info I can share. |
| Gaines, Herbert | RM2C | Jan 1943 – Dec 1945 | C | Served on the mighty "B" from commissioning until the Princeton incident |
| Shermer, Floyd Vernon | SEAMAN FIRST CLASS | Jan 1, 1943 – Nov 2, 1944 | L | |
| Willis, Clarence Lafayette | Boatswain's Mate 1c | Jan 19, 1943 – Aug 5, 1945 | Thirteen | My daddy served our country for over twenty years. He was at Pearl Harbor on 7 Dec 1941 and retired 18 April 1955. He died 8 May 1974 in Charleston, SC. He loved this country. I would love to meet anyone who new him. |
| Barritt, Alfred | FIRE CONTROLMAN THIRD CLASS | Jan 29, 1943 – Nov 1, 1945 | "F" | |
| Buckley, Phil | NT2c | Jan 29, 1943 – | unknown | This is for my grandfather William Everett Buckley who signed on to the Birmingham as a 49 year old stationary fireman from Salem, Massachusetts. He was an NT2c. Trying to figure out when he left the ship. |
| Ivey, 'Hap' | researching | Jan 29, 1943 – | unknown | My father, "Hap" Ivey was on the 'muster' for the USS Birmingham when it was brand new. Not sure how he survived, but here I am. I am in the process of researching. Steve Southern (Ivey) |
| Rudder, Thomas | Radioman 2nd | Feb 1, 1943 – Jul 1, 1945 | Communications | Still alive as of 8-06-2018 living in Sacramento CA. |
| Corrao, Joseph | Feb 3, 1943 – | This was my father | ||
| Reardon, Walter M | COXSIN | Apr 1943 – Jan 1946 | L &3RD | I served on the USS Birmingham cl62 from it's first battle :The Invasion of Sicily to it's last battle Okinawa. I received the Purple Heart medal plus 5 other's with 10 battle star's. |
| Cholewa, Mitchell | Ship Serviceman | May 17, 1943 – Mar 11, 1946 | S Division | Victory Medal, Purple Heart |
| Bammann, Fredrick | CWT | Jun 1943 – Sep 1945 | Task Force 58 | |
| Klonoski, Edward | RADIOMAN 2ND CLASS | Jun 1, 1943 – Nov 28, 1944 | My dad was aboard from commissioning through 1944. I have littele information about him on the ship. Anyone with any information on him please e-mail me at ed.klonoski@flightsafety.com. Dad passed away March 2006. Thank you all | |
| Waskewicz, Harry | MACHINIST 3RD CLASS | Jun 6, 1943 – Mar 1, 1945 | A | THIS WAS THE MOST BATTERED SHIP IN THE ENTIRE FLEET. CHECK IT OUT RIGHT HERE ON THE INTERNET |
| Jacobs, Elmer | Signalman 3C | Oct 12, 1943 – Sep 28, 1945 | C division | I came aboard Birmingham at Pearl. We left for the Solomons shortly thereafter, At Bouganville in early November, we were torpedoed twice and had been hit by a 500 pound bomb.Blown up alongside Princeton and suicide Okin |
| Saliby, Andrew (Andy) | ? | Nov 27, 1943 – 1946 | ? | This is my father, who passed away on February 14, 2020. If anyone knows of him, please let me know. |
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