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USS San Bernardino (LST 1189) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS San Bernardino (LST 1189). 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 376 crew members registered for the USS San Bernardino (LST 1189).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1977 | 1978 – 1981 | 1982 – 1985 | 1986 – 1988 | 1989 – 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friend, Richard | E.4 | 1975 – 1976 | 3ad batl.4thmarines | i was 1 of the marines you all hauled around i think a lot about my time abourd & the trips to subic bay . i remember being friends with some older saliers they took me to subic city that was the best |
| Kligler, Gregg | MR3 | 1975 – 1977 | 2nd Division | being on the san berdo was without doubt some of the best times of my life. the best crew, fantastic travel and the friends i miss goes wihout saying Anything Anytime Anyplace |
| Ream, Doug | GMG3 | Mar 1975 – Jul 1978 | 3rd | Really had a great time on the San Berdo! Wish I could ride her one more time. |
| Jones, Paul | bm3 | Mar 1975 – May 1976 | a-division | I was on the 1189 and wish now I would have stay in longer. I have fond memories of those times and would like to talk to others who was on her.... |
| Curtis, James | GMG3 | Apr 14, 1975 – Mar 14, 1978 | 3rd | the berdo was a good ship with a great crew a lot of great times and great ports PI.LBFM 3rd division was the best with gmgc robert garcia MFIC.gator navy for ever. |
| Augustine, Thomas (Augie) | ETN2 | Jun 17, 1975 – May 21, 1977 | OPS | gator Navy what a way to see WEPAC, had a good time tho |
| Gibbs, Mark | RM3 | Aug 1975 – Mar 1978 | operations | Westpac 1976-77, best time, best friends ever, still married to wife Amy, living in Montana. built some hot rods, hunt elk, play golf. working towards retirement. |
| Martin, Chuck | BM3 | Aug 24, 1975 – Apr 14, 1977 | 1st | |
| O'Brien, Mike / Ob1 | IC3 | Sep 1, 1975 – May 15, 1977 | E | Came to the San Berdo straight from Boot camp. Went on West Pac 76-77? What a great time in PI. Then left in 77 & went to second class Deep Sea Diver Training. Hoo Ya!! More Fun! Where is Mark Denman? |
| McCarroll, Ronald "Mac" | E-3/SN | Nov 10, 1975 – Nov 30, 1976 | Deck | I was only onboard for a few months, but met some pretty great people. Wish I could have stayed longer. Enjoyed hangin with SM3 York, SN Martin and a few others who I can no longer remember there names but there faces will stay in my mind forever. |
| Nelson, Phil | ENFN | Dec 23, 1975 – Feb 1980 | M | Worked in eng rm 1 AND AUX 3 hang out with Jim Davis, Ed Hagman ,Jay White,Boiler Bobby,Vince Kirk,Butch Lassiter. |
| Benefield, Jeff | SK3 | Jan 1976 – Aug 1979 | Supply | |
| Smith, Sr., Michael/montana | E3 | Jan 1976 – Dec 1979 | M-Div. | It's been fun to tell stories to my kids and remember the old gang. Time sure has flown by and things sure have changed since then. Thank God! I've gone from the rowdy Montana redneck to a Pastor. |
| Garcia, Richard | HT-3 | Jan 4, 1976 – Sep 28, 1979 | E | Looking for the buddies I used to party with oversea's My buddie Ablang, Edward Griffin and anyone else from the HT Group. |
| Barnes, Jeffrey | EN3 | Apr 28, 1976 – Sep 21, 1978 | M- | Worked in engine room #2 |
| Nester, David | GMG3 | May 1976 – May 1978 | 3rd | My first ship and 2 wespac within 16 months. Some of the best friends of my life were aboard her. |
| Johnson, Johnny | FTG3 | May 1976 – May 1977 | weapons | Some of the best times and great friends I've had. |
| Russell, Scott | EM2 | Jun 1976 – Feb 1980 | E | Had some Great Times with the Guys of E Division, Rick Savard, John Falike, Lynn White. Ed Talbert (the Michiganders) I remember you to Dave E. Working as Electrical Engineer in Grand Rapids for a major Hospital, hope your all doing well! Scott |
| Pohl, Dale | HT1 | Jun 1976 – May 1978 | The "BERDO" WAS A VERY TIGHT NIT CREW AND EVERYONE WAS A FRIEND. REALY ENJOYED THE 2 WEST PAC CRUISES. | |
| Emery, Casey | E-4 | Jul 14, 1976 – Apr 7, 1977 | a-gang | loved a-gang would take 4 work orders for average work time of 8 hours ,do them in 1 hour and break the rest of the day.was in charge of all small boats . en1 patton was the best . if you ever read this jim find me |
| Jones, Eugene | MSSN | Aug 1976 – Sep 1977 | Mess | What a cool Westpac |
| Rodriguez, John | HT2 | Aug 27, 1976 – Aug 27, 1980 | Started as billy boot E1 2nd Div; earned my way to E5 R Div. | I was born in San Bernardino county just to serve on the USS San Bernardino, and I still live in this county in the town of Yucaipa CA . 9/5/09 we had a small reunion in San Diego CA. Had a great time meeting (old) shipmate friends. |
| Bell, Charles | GMG 1 | Sep 12, 1976 – Nov 30, 1977 | 3rd | Great times before retirement |
| Griffin, Jimmy | PFC | Oct 1976 – Jan 1977 | 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines out of Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii | I was one of the Marines you hauled from Peal Harbor to Brisbane, Australia and back. I remember we crossed the equator so now I am an official Shellback. It was a great experience. |
| Lyles, "Jd" | RM3 | Nov 1976 – Jun 1980 | OC | Started out in 2nd Div, then went to 1st Div, after that I ran the the paint locker and I also spent so time as the deck yeoman. after that I struck out of deck and became an RM.. I remember we all had some wild times just hanging out. |
| Molina, Juan | SHSN | Nov 1976 – Apr 1977 | SSO3 | |
| Pettengill, Bryan | GMG3 | Dec 6, 1976 – Oct 1, 1980 | 3rd | Started out as a deck seaman, transfered four years later as a frocked 2nd class |
| Cumberledge, Campanela | EN 3 | 1977 – 1981 | m | The roach coach, what a party. I have lots of pictures. 2 west pacs |
| Ortega, Carlos | SH3 | 1977 – 1980 | Supply | Good times just a bunch of youngsters trying to make our way ..shout out to J. Miranda, J.Dehahn [ radio room ] ships tunes .SH3 Dudley, HagEman from Kzoo ,my boy Marty aka Larry Martinez,Chester,V. Galarza Lt.White♤♡◇♧ |
| Ortega, Carlos | E-4 | 1977 – 1980 | Supply | |
| Ron, Tallman | YN1/YNC | 1977 – 1980 | X Division | Two WESTPAC's - San Berdo was a great ship with a great crew. |
| Broome, Mike | BM2 | 1977 – 1979 | 1ST - 2ND DECK DEPT. | Best of times serving with some of the wild bunch. Still working in the ship repair business. Everyday haze gray. |
| Black, Allen | EN1 | Jan 6, 1977 – Nov 14, 1978 | R | Did 2 Wespacs in 2 years! Yehaa! |
MacIas, Richard  | EN2 | Jan 31, 1977 – Feb 14, 1980 | M Division | My time on the USS San Bernardino was the best experience I had going over sea's. M-Division, Eng room 3 was home for three years, My only regret was the fact I was denied my shellback certificate by a chief? View 'now' Photo |
| Hall, Jeff | OS2 | Feb 1977 – Dec 1978 | Operations | Just thought I'd say hello to all. |
| London, Mike | E3 | Mar 9, 1977 – Sep 20, 1979 | BOATMAN MATE | Great ship Great crew will always remember the 1978 wespack and all the good times we had . and I will never forget all my friends if you were there in 78 send me A email let me know whats up |
| Stuemke, Kurt | OS2 | Mar 19, 1977 – Aug 29, 1980 | OPS | I look back to all of the great times and good friends made. I wouldn't change a thing. Still keep in touch with a few of the guys (John Wright RM, Chris Rogers FM). I think it would be fun to try and get a reunion going. |
| Jones, Nathan | YN2 | Mar 25, 1977 – Nov 6, 1978 | A crazy bunch of SanBerdo crew off on WesPac! | |
| Hayes, Walt | BM3 | Apr 1977 – Apr 1979 | 2ND | LOOKING FOR SK2 NERO |
| Van Cleave, Phillip | BM2 | Jun 1977 – Mar 21, 1980 | 1st Division | I can't believe its been almost 30 years since we served on the San Berdo. It would great to catch up on whats happened to you since. Feel free to e-mail me. |
| Cumberledge, Charles | EO3 | Jun 1977 – Jun 29, 1981 | M | The roach coach. Great memories. |
| Frasure, Doug | BT2 | Jun 15, 1977 – Feb 1, 1981 | M | Boilers Division 3 man work center, Operated Boilers, Evaporators, and Fresh Water System. Great platform to serve on. Did collaterial duty as Boat Davit Operator during amphib operations. Home ported San Diego. |
| McKinney, William "Mo" | QM3 AT SEPARTION. | Jun 16, 1977 – May 23, 1979 | Navigation | Look back every now and again and smile at the times.Good memories on both the San Berdo and Bristol CTY.PI was a lasting memory.Lots of good friends who I'll never forget and still wonder what happened with their lives. |
| Pettit, John | E-3 | Jul 1977 – Jul 1981 | 1st | Seem like a long time ago. 2 wes-pacs I still look at my books from then and show them off to my kids and grandkids. They can't shut me up. |
| Cumberledge, Charles | EN 3 | Jul 29, 1977 – Jun 29, 1981 | E | Remember the roach coach |
| Valdez, Andres (Andy) | RM3 | Aug 1, 1977 – Feb 6, 1981 | Electronics | Had a great time on the San Berdo. Has anyone heard about a reunion for shipmates during the years 1977-1981? Hoping to hear from former shipmates. |
| White, Jay | EN3 | Aug 1, 1977 – Sep 1, 1981 | enginman/ACR | Looking for shipmates - already have cantact with Steve Natoli, Ed Hageman, Frank Soltis |
| Valdez, Andres (Andy) | Rm3 | Aug 7, 1977 – Feb 3, 1981 | ?Radio Shack | Had a great time on the Berdo. Made a couple of WestPac tours. Would love to hear back from the crew. My email is avaldez1959@gmail.com |
| Rodgers, Kris (Buck) | HT3 | Sep 3, 1977 – Dec 4, 1979 | EN04-HT's | What a way to see the world. I have never been around such a partying group since. Work hard, party hard. Where's: Jeff Lohse, Kevin Allison, Dale Pohl, Garcia, Rodriguez, Zeits,Cheif Ham, |
| Halsall, Keith | HT 2 | Sep 5, 1977 – 1979 | Fresh Air Snipe | If we can't fix it it ain't broke Worked hard partied harder. Had a great time on West Pac 1978 & I have pictures that may incriminate many of you |
| Tallman, Ron | YN1 | Oct 1977 – Oct 1980 | Nice to see so many old crew members. My how the years have passed, but it is so much fun to remember. | |
| Pringle, Steve | BM3 | Oct 1, 1977 – Jul 26, 1981 | Second | Hey all, I saw Dean Sammons a couple times after I was out and Jeff Zeits a couple years ago and lost contact. Good to see some familair names - I wish I remembered more about wes pac im sure I had fun. Any pics of me? |
| Kellam, Willie | BM3/CORPMAN STRIKER | Nov 1, 1977 – Sep 1, 1981 | 2ND | Great time, made two West Pacs. Still in contact with several crew members. Had reunion in Las Vegas May 2008. Does anyone have contact with BM2 Speight? Pull together. |
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