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USS Peoria (LST 1183) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Peoria (LST 1183). 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 337 crew members registered for the USS Peoria (LST 1183).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 – 1974 | 1975 – 1978 | 1979 – 1983 | 1984 – 1986 | 1987 – 1989 | 1990 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose, Jeffrey | E3 | 1975 – Jun 1978 | Deck | |
| Wales, Frank | E-3 | Jan 1975 – Feb 1976 | First Division | Crazy times, and memorable times, Subic Bay and the Tinian Islands to the evac of Saigon. |
| Rollins, Levi ( Zoom ) | E-2 | Jan 9, 1975 – Oct 1, 1977 | 2nd division deck | my best friend Raymond Wilson is who i'm looking for, i work at Miami VA. live in west hollwood florida. cell (954)243-1697. call me easy. lol . hey john vines, you forgot my first name buddy. lol. |
| Smith, Andrew | BMSN | Mar 1975 – Jun 1978 | 2nd | |
| Simpson, Robert | EM3 | Apr 1975 – Jan 1978 | Engineering | Dates approximate |
| Boone, David | ET1 | May 5, 1975 – Aug 1979 | ops | was a ETN with LPO Dallas Robbins, Tom Brock, Robert Cooper, Chuck Condlin, missed Fall of Saigon, was on for 2 and a half WestPac Cruises and got see ramp fall off in Japan, SuperTyphoon Pamela. A great bunch of guys on the P-boat. |
| Harrison, Ben | HT2 | Jun 1975 – Oct 1979 | ||
| Logalbo, Dominick Logalbo | IC 3 | Nov 27, 1975 – Sep 16, 1978 | Snipe | |
| Wilson, Raymond | BMSN | Dec 8, 1975 – Dec 12, 1979 | Deck Hand and Second Div. 1st LT. Secretary | I worked with a great crew. The deck hands were hard working men. This ships crew came together when the times got hard and we played hard. I was into karate and some of the crew joined me in taking training also. |
| Harris, Renegade | CORPORAL | 1976 – 1976 | Cargo | Greetings to all swab jockies out there! I was a Marine with BLT 3/9 whoe thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Peoria. The typhoon ride when we headed back from Hong Kong was a hoot. Ooooooorah! |
| Harris, Rick | L/Cpl | 1976 – 1976 | BLT 3/9 Cargo | The '76 typhoon was something else. I was the jarhead that smoked and read books inside an open hatch to the wind tunnel. Better than smelling the puke down below! I saw waves come over the top of the ramp structure. |
| Gellenthin, Donald | BM-2 E-5 | Jan 2, 1976 – Jan 2, 1980 | 2 nd Deck | Many memories of 76 Wes-Pac.....Typhoon Pamela,evacuate Thailand,good old Philippines,bow ramp falling off OH WHAT A NIGHT !! I will be back with so much more !! |
| Fleenor, John ( The Bull ) | E-6 | Mar 4, 1976 – Mar 3, 1982 | BM | HURRAY US NAVY!! |
Johnson, Don  | RM1 | Apr 1, 1976 – Jul 1, 1979 | Communications-Radio | This had to be my favorite duty station. I came onboard as an RM2 and left RM1. I eventually was selected for COMM LDO. I enjoyed both deployments in 1976 and 1978. Bob Keithley, Jim Sauers and Don Stokes were onboard. Great ship. |
| Craven, Jim | QMC (SW) | Apr 2, 1976 – Dec 21, 1978 | Navigation | Came aboard after a year tour of MAG Mission duty in Saudi Arabia. Enjoyed another WestPac "cruise" as soon as I got aboard. Completed the 78 Westpac cruise and transfered to CNSP (N3). Retired in 87 from LST 1187. |
| Johnson, Don | RM1 | Apr 9, 1976 – Aug 1, 1979 | Communications | This was by the best command of my 20 years of service. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and there were a lot of great guys and that includes the officers. I reported aboard as an RM2 after being out of the Navy for 2 1/2 years. A great command! |
| Spurgeon, Donald | E-3 | May 1976 – 1980 | Engineering | Hello to all.Sorry to hear that the ol pig boat was sunk.Had a lot of fun on the old girl.I was known to most of my shipmates as Tooly. |
| Bernier, Ernest | BM3 | May 1976 – May 1979 | SECOND | I AM LOOKING FOR BMC CHARLES TURNER |
| Keithley, Bob Keithley | RMCM | Jun 1976 – Aug 1979 | OPS | Came aboard right after the bow ramp was lost. Made RMC and crossed the Equator for 1st time on the Peoria. Good buddy SMC CHAVEZ |
| Samuels, Mike | SR-BM3 | Jun 25, 1976 – Oct 26, 1978 | 1st & 2nd | Started on the Foc'sle, went to the boats in 2nd. To many fantastic times, I learned so much. BMC Cambell was my Mentor, My best freind was RM/LCDR Jim Sawyers. After the P-boat I went to 3 FF's. |
| Campbell, Anthony | EN1 | Sep 8, 1976 – Mar 17, 1978 | M Division | Didn't steam much here, picked it up on the way back from west pac and never got underway again. Too bad. |
| Acosta, Eugenio / Gino | Bm3 | Sep 9, 1976 – Jun 17, 1980 | 2nd Divison | From the moment I arrived on the "P Boat" I was amazed that there was a big difference in the US Navy. I realized that in fact the amphib's was the real "story book Navy'. Boat ops, Beaching, Un- Reps, we worked! I LOVED |
| Sauers, James | RM2/LCDR | Nov 1976 – May 1980 | OPS/RADIO | I enjoyed my tour onboard the USS TRIPOLI. My first WESTPAC 1978. I went from E-1 to E-5 onboard. I consider RMC Keithly and RM2 Don Johnson my mentors. |
| Smith, Andrew | BM / E3 | Nov 1976 – Oct 1979 | 2nd | |
| Glover, Kenneth T. | BM3 | Nov 1976 – Jun 1980 | Second Division | All Hands On Deck! Reporting for Duty. The Peoria was a Great Ship and A Great Crew. I am Proud to say that I served with Outstanding Group of Guys. |
| Minchaca, Aurelio | SKSN | Nov 20, 1976 – Aug 26, 1980 | 1ST AND 2ND DIVISION - S-1 DIVISION | My First Lowie was LT. Dean and I was the Deck Yeoman, used to work in the paint locker also. Spent 3 years on deck. Arrived on the Peoria in November, 1976 (thanksgiving day weekend). Here's my email: minchaca876@hotmail.com |
| Taylor, Michael | SH3 | 1977 – 1980 | Had a great time with a lot of guys. westpac 78 the PI | |
| Buttrey, Mike | OS3 | 1977 – 1978 | OI Division | |
| Hurtado, Anthony | Mssn | 1977 – | Ops | It was the best experience in my life . Great ship and people. Hi Gino . Get in touch |
| Sowash, David | E-2 | Jan 1, 1977 – | 2nd Division | Deck-Ape, duties @ the Helm, stood watch Starboard and Portside, moored ship in and out of ports, MP duty, DCPO. Responsible of securing marine vessels and personnel during transport. |
| Inwood, Glenn | EN2 | May 1977 – Jan 1981 | M | |
| Fletcher, Steve | ET3 | May 1, 1977 – May 1, 1980 | ET | Greets to Jim Doman, Tony Capps, Sauers, Bob Cooper, Ben Harrison, Blanche Bleach, Jeff Norberg etc. I eventually made Captain in the USAF. go figger lol. Still have my 78 cruise book around somewhere. RIP P-Boat. |
| Synor, James | EM3 | May 17, 1977 – Aug 14, 1980 | E Div | Worked in EE02 with Steve"box of rocks' Miller, the Pitts Bros. ( You all taught me alot! ) Mike Grimes, Simpson, and Chief Hettle. had a lot good times on the P-Boat, Best memory is getting married while serving. |
| Pangle, John | SN | Aug 10, 1977 – Jul 14, 1981 | 1st | |
| Barron, Robert | BMCM (SW) | Sep 1977 – Oct 1982 | ||
| Jaymen, Michael | SGT./E5 | Sep 1, 1977 – Mar 1, 1978 | Marine Embarked Troops | Sorry to hear of her demise. The 77-78 WestPac cruise was a geat highlight of my time time in the Corps. And the weekly rock n roll jam sessions on the tank deck were great. Long live the Peoria! |
| Long, Curtis | DECKSEAMAN | Dec 15, 1977 – Oct 7, 1981 | 2ND AND I 1st dek | what can u say about the p boat we call it the fantail navy! |
| Oldenettel, Stephen | Os1 | Jan 1978 – Jun 2, 1978 | Oi div | |
| Thomson, George (Red) | GMG | Jan 1978 – Nov 5, 1981 | gunnery | Found and talked to GMG Tibbetts in IL. I'm the old mount 31,mount captain. The P boat sure gave me a wild ride. Shoot me an e-mail if you remember me. |
| Stehr, Robert | BM3 | Jan 1978 – 1981 | 2nd Div. | I was also call Cowboy and J.W |
| Norberg, Jeff | GMG SECOND CLASS | Jan 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1980 | ||
| Norberg, Jeff | GMG2 | Jan 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1980 | ||
| Oldenettel, Steve | OS1 | Jan 3, 1978 – Jun 15, 1978 | OI / MESS DECK | NONE |
| Cole, John / Jake | FN | Jan 17, 1978 – May 15, 1980 | m | want to shout a hello to all that served peoria.email me |
| Connors, Jeff | HTFA-HT2 | Feb 1978 – Jun 1981 | R | Great old school Shellback initiation! Typhoon repairs in Hong Kong. Two WESTPACs too much MOJO and San MUGU's. Brown Fox Christmas Party! Learned a lot from HT3 Ben Harrison. Ended up a 'LIFER" DCCM (SW) Ret Aug 2000 |
| Booth, Wayne | SGT | Mar 1978 – Oct 1978 | BLT 1/3 | Communication Technician and NCOIC of communications for BLT 1/3 |
| Blaha III, Joseph | E3 | Apr 1978 – Oct 1978 | Marine detatchment | Was abord with Bravo Co. 1st Battion 3rd Marines out of Kaneohe. I am from Illinois and was sorry to hear that the peoria was sunk durring target practice. |
| Smith, Robet | Bm3 | Jun 15, 1978 – Jun 15, 1982 | 1st Div. | This is Smitty. What's up guys. I'm doing well and living in California. Would love to hear from my brothers. I see the Peoria was laid to rest. RIP. |
| Powden, Michael | ENS thru LTJG | Jul 1978 – Feb 1981 | Supply | 55 degree rolls in H.K. typhoon - causeway torn loose - CO Dave Richardson got it back - helluva ship driver! Lost stern anchor off the Silver Strand - "paid" our onboard SEALs a case of steaks to retrieve - memories!! |
| Smith, Robert | BM3 | Aug 1, 1978 – Aug 1, 1982 | First Division Deck Department | Served aboard the best LST in the Navy, the USS Peoria LST 1183. And under the best Master Chief in the Navy, Master Chief Barone. Would love to know where he is if possible. |
| Sheppard, Dan | SH3 | Oct 1978 – Apr 1981 | Supply | Ran the Ship's Store and was also the Ship's barber . . . 2 West Pacs 1978 and 1980 |
| Evangelista, Noel Vangie Evangelista | E5 | Oct 17, 1978 – Oct 31, 1980 | ENGENEERING | I WAS WORKING AT NO. 2 ENGINE ROOM ION CHARGE NO2 ENGINE ROOM ,ALPHA AND BRAVO |
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