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USS Cayuga (LST 1186) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Cayuga (LST 1186). 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 338 crew members registered for the USS Cayuga (LST 1186).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1975 | 1976 – 1979 | 1980 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1990 | 1991 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Gagnon, Oe31972 – 1972land craft
McDonald, Grantltjg1972 – 1975officerreally enjoyed time on cayuga
Gibson, Jim (Gibby),SK31972 – 1975SupplyJust a big hello to all my friends , like Carlos Lujan , Lynn (Scooter) Estes , Cowboy , Wilson , Milton Jones , Peyton , and all the SAJAHAND boys . I miss y'all .
Kerby, KennethQM3Jan 1972 – Dec 1973OI
Gray, Joseph (Joe)RMMar 1, 1972 – Jun 1, 1973OCHeck of a ship, even better crew. Lots of good memories and friends.
Cleven, JimSK2Mar 21, 1972 – Apr 23, 1973SupplyReported just before the ship was set to begin its second westpac cruise.
Estes, LynnYN2Apr 1, 1972 – Aug 28, 1975OperationsI'm so proud of what we did together. I often think of those years and the brothers I served with. Continued sucess to all in the years to come!
Morris, RogerETN3May 1972 – Jan 1976OPSHell of a ship!! Brought our crazy butts back home. D. Grose, D. Johnson, R. Paulfrey, E. Current, the ET shack and all the RM's. Panama Canal, Nicaragua, P.I. Japan, Acapulco. Shellback initiation. Being rammed in San Diego.
Lemmer, TomEM-3Jun 1972 – Jun 10, 1973EngineeringGreat duty, enjoyed all aspects of my duty.. Need help with VA claim for fall thru Sea Chest hatch on our way to Acapulco and Panama in early 1973. Pleas contact me at TL0628@aol.com
Lussier, Ron...."Lucy"IC2Jun 20, 1972 – Oct 3, 1975E-divisionI remember having 5 or 6 sets of brother duty onboard, "HUEY" in the HT shop, good times on the beach, and growing up a bit. Made a career & retired building ships where the CAYUGA was built in San Diego. nassco.com
Watson, FredLTJGSep 1972 – Jul 1974OperationsI served as the Navigator and Operations Officer. The Cayuga was a great ship with a great crew! During my time aboard the Cayuga we deployed to Westpac twice, escorted gunboats to Panama, and "attacked" the shores of California!
Meneses, FrankGMGSNDec 1972 – Nov 1973FoxCame aboard after ship returned from WesPac. Made Panama, Acapulco, Nicaragua when old Somoza came aboard before being deposed. Recall GMG Bracamontes, GMG2 Jordon and Anderson and GMG3 Little.
Lujan, CarlosPC3Dec 1972 – May 24, 1974EXECRemembering my friends and shipmates on the old Cayuga. Our landings on Silver Strand, Acapulco, Panama, Nicaragua, and of course getting rammed just before our 74 westpac. Good times, great people, awesome memories.
Hughes, RodneyRm21973 – 1975ops/comThis was my first duty assignment after school. Have alot of memories of my days there no the Cayuga I watch Gray lady down many times because of alot of crew mates on the Cayuga and the Pigeon are in the movie.
Hobbie, MikeHT3Jan 1973 – May 1975Hull TechsThis is very strange being here with you guys again. Well like they say its a botherhood that never dies. I guess I understand that now. Yes Panama, Nic, Mex, and of course the never forgotton West Pac. Oh My. Hi ALL!
McClellan, Dave "Lil Mac"ENSNFeb 19, 1973 – Sep 20, 1976M
Pambianco, DennisE-3Apr 14, 1973 – Nov 17, 1975Deck 2Looking for Gary Fox and Other Buddies that was on the USS Cayuga From April 1973 to November 1975. Lets Connect!! Came on board in Long Beach and did West Pac in 1974. Deck Ape for 2 Years and enjoyed it...
Davenport, MarkE2Jun 1973 –2ndAbout 1 year aboard. Quartermaster striker. 1 west PAC. Home ported Long Beach then San Diego. Anyone remember Hunter J or Jerry Ramsey or Billy Walters or Dan Probst?
Wilson, Clarencebm1Jun 15, 1973 – Aug 15, 19752nd lpo
Kenefic, KevinOS2Jul 1973 – Feb 1977OperationsMan... that seemed like a lifetime ago...
Oerman, JanGMG3Aug 20, 1973 – Aug 20, 1977FoxLots of good memories 2 westpacs would love to see some of those places again made 2 movies loved the job just couldn't raise a family like that
White, BradPCSNOct 24, 1973 – Jul 28, 1976DECK, , OPSCAME ABOARD IN OCT. 73 2DIV. THEN MADE PCSN. MADE 2 WEST-PAC 74. 75/76 ANYBODY HAVE A COPIE OF THE 75/76 CRUISE BOOK?
Lussier, BruceFN / EN3 / EN2 === (ENCS (SW) RETIRED)Oct 31, 1973 – Apr 16, 1977E-1 / Main Control MER 1/ MER 2 / EVAPSStarted my Navy career aboard the Cayuga in emgineering.Had some good times, good west pac's and served with good shipmates.
Current, EdETNSN1974 – 1976ET ShopGreat memories! Became Golden ShellBack, Typhoons, JAP Sub surfaces in San Diego, Last JAP Solder surrenders in Phillipines, shot at by angry student on beach in Okinawa. Thanks for takeling me Paulfrey! Mooned the KittyHawk at Pearl.
Current, EdETNSN1974 – 1976OperationsWhat a time we had being too young, too brave, too poor, too foolish. Thank you one and all for your friendship and service to our nation during a time when honor, duty, and country were not in vogue.
Abbott, Richardos31974 – 1976operationslong time ago ahh young dumb and ....
Tincher, James/jt/tinmanENGINEMAN E3Feb 5, 1974 – Nov 22, 1978engineringworked in maincontrol and #2and #3 engine roomes /a gang on board during filming of airport 77.just a snipe
MacAraeg, Aureo (Mack)E3 BOILER ROOMApr 18, 1974 – Apr 1977BOILER / ENGINE ROOMThis Mack I work in the boiler room under dizazo. My brother used to worked with him in Glendale ca. power plant. I had good memories in the ship. I like to hear to anyone specially Zamora
Christenson, Robert (Chris)CaptSep 1974 – Jun 1986AdminI was not a Cayuga sailor, but served in Amphibs from 74-86. I have a Cayuga plaque I would like one of you to have. Send me an e-mail (Rchris534@aol) if you would like it. First one gets it.
Ward, RobertEN2Oct 1974 – Oct 1975MENCM Alley
Compton, Jamese21975 – Apr 8, 1976deck apewas youngest shellback in the 6th
Ronyecz, JoeENFN E31975 – 1976engineeringHad good time's, met good people
Schaefer, RandyBm21975 – 19792nd division deckWas in charge of the ship's boats. Making the movies and meeting the actors was great.
Pappas, Art Aka "da Dog"IC3Jan 1975 – Oct 1978M & EWAZ UP!!!!!!!!!!!
Welch, JamesEN-3Feb 1975 – Oct 1978Engman
Romeiser, DougEM2Mar 1, 1975 – Apr 1977Electrical and Eng. Log RoomEM3/2. Came aboard in Long Beach, became Eng. Log Room Yeoman. Recall Airport '77 & Grey Lady Down, just after our WestPac cruise. A WestPac to remember. My 3RD, Cayuga was my 3RD ship. Shipped over, had party at CanCan club in San Diego.
Travis, GeraldSM3Mar 28, 1975 – Feb 26, 1976OCWas SM3 during that time.
Johnson, JeffEM2May 1975 – Aug 8, 1979Engineering
Suthers, Marke-3/btOct 7, 1975 – Feb 21, 1976boiler/engine divshellback/lookong for bt-3 dizzzo and mack ersada phillpino bt.good duty. would like too talktoo about ships adventures.
Kooreman, ThomassksaOct 13, 1975 – Jan 17, 1976supplywas there for the refilt in Long Beach. Anyone know Gordy Paquet? I was part of his wedding. Had a great time while on board. Would appreciate any answers from fellow crew.
Culbertson, RussHM2Nov 29, 1975 – May 1, 1976Attached to Fleet Marine Force assigned 3/4 Marine DetachmentHave memories from 34 years ago, Crew were good people, I have color slides of ship rolling in heavy seas and hatch tag. Man did the Marines get sea sick, Cayuga took me to Hong Kong, Phillipines, Japan & Okinawa ,
Ortiz, MichaelGMG2Dec 5, 1975 – Jul 17, 1979FOXDid three WestPacs and two movies during tour. A lot of good memories and a few bad ones.Married my filipina honey and still married after 3 children and 30 years..... and they said it wouldn't last. Miss you Ted, Ozzie, and David

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