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USS Racine (LST 1191) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Racine (LST 1191). 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 304 crew members registered for the USS Racine (LST 1191).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1979 | 1980 – 1984 | 1985 – 1987 | 1988 – 1990 | 1991 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refling, David | MSSN | 1975 – 1978 | Supply | Good times on this ship. I thought LST was the most versitile amphib in the Navy. |
| Bazemore, Tom | FTG2 | May 1975 – Jun 1977 | 3rd | Just found this site...brings back some good memories. My first of two USN ships, and a career on ships and boats since. The Westpac '76-'77 was an eye opener for a country boy from NC! It will be good to catch up! |
| Barnett, Jeff | FIREMAN | Jun 1, 1975 – Jun 1, 1978 | engineering | Sure wish I wasn't so rebelious although I was a good sailor. I'm doing very well today and have a great job. I wish they would raise the age of enlistment because I would join in a second. I sure miss it and should have stayed in. |
| Skramstad, Brent | EN3 | Aug 10, 1975 – Aug 10, 1979 | ||
| Kowalsky, Christopher | HM3 | 1976 – 1977 | Sick Bay- Medical | Had some great times on WestPac 76-77. Looking for an old friend if anyone knows him (GMG3 Charles "aka Chuck' King)? Take care all, Christopher Kowalsky Captain, Medical Corps, USN NNMC, Bethesda, MD |
| Decker, Daniel | SEMAN | 1976 – 1978 | Deck | Had some fun when I was there, If you read this Kramer or Bates write me. Will never forget the chief telling the new guy's "Catch that Tank!". |
| Purk, Chris (C.j.) | SM2 | 1976 – 1980 | 3 West pacs, what a tour. | |
| King, Charles | Petty Officer 3rd Class | 1976 – 1979 | Gunners Mate | Would love to hear from Ship Mates. These were some of the best times of my life. Would love to hear from "Doc", "Cactus Joe", and so many others. |
| Mancuso, Vincent | ETR2 | 1976 – 1978 | radar | Looking for Fred Cook |
| King, Chuck | gmg 3 | 1976 – Aug 1979 | 3 rd | |
| Rohmann, Mike | ETN2 | 1976 – 1979 | OPS | I had a great time and learned a lot from being on the Racine. From our XO LCDR Barker to all the ET shop guys (Stork, Mancuso, Werline, and the Critter) I thank you and hope all are well. |
| Smolinsky, Lawrence | FTG3 | 1976 – 1977 | 3rd | These were the best times of my life. I played alot of guitar onboard and I still have the Telecaster I bought in P.I. Still working with electrical and electronics and music. I hope all my shipmates are doing well. |
| Decker, Daniel | Sn | 1976 – 1978 | 2nd | Remember when the forward troop space filled with water? I had the Hole they cut out from hull to repair it but lost it when house was destroyed by Katrina. So the last piece of the Racine is gone. |
| Gregory, Tony | EN3 | 1976 – 1980 | M | Had some good times even though most it was port and starboard watch, then we lost three main turbos, just wondering about the overhaul gang |
| Goforth, Terry | E-5 | Feb 5, 1976 – Feb 5, 1980 | AMPHIB | LOOKIN FOR ANYBODY |
| O'Donnell, Bill | E4 ELECTRICIAN\'S MATE | Mar 1, 1976 – Jan 1, 1978 | Engineering | Druce,Metcalf and Davidson, miss you guy's. Hoyt and especially Robinson kiss my ass. |
Cook, Fred/rockie  | ETR3 | Apr 1976 – Jul 1977 | OI | Anyone from this time will tell you I made quite a stir by reporting my division officer Mr. Sheets for lying to me. The electronics gang went from OE to OI because of me. Very proud of what I did. |
| Fletcher, Larry | OS2 | Jun 1976 – Jun 1978 | Operations | Some of the best years of my life |
| Kowalsky, Christopher | HM3 | Jun 1, 1976 – Sep 30, 1977 | X Division (Medical) | I have now the good fortune having linked up with Chuck King and Gary Spinney and for that I am very lucky:)! I am now working at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and welcome your visits crew of the 1191 |
| Olive, Jerry | RM2 | Oct 1, 1976 – Jun 30, 1979 | OC | Good tour of duty. I wouldn't be who I am now had I not made two Westpac's with those knuckleheads in Radio Central. BEARDIRON!!!!!!!!!! |
| Hamilton, Thomas(Scooter/lb) | E2 | Oct 20, 1976 – Jun 16, 1977 | First then OI | I still close my eyes and remember the days of WESTPAC Danny, Bates, Kramer and Cordero are still stars of great war stories. Ma Hack Fletcher was the 1st one I met in Guam. Rock on Smolinsky! Contact me all. |
| Petteys, Ron | SR | Dec 1976 – Aug 1977 | Deck | Taught me what a 18 hr. work day was |
| Duque, Richard (Duke) | YN2 | 1977 – 1981 | Ship's Office | The RACINE was no doubt the best duty station for me. I learned a lot that helped me to successfully complete a 21-year career in the Navy. I retired in 1997 as a LT (LDO). |
| Lacourse, Red | QM3 | Jan 1, 1977 – Aug 1, 1980 | NAV | Best times ever to the Subic City Gang Ben Butler, Poop Deck Pappy (Fran Schmitz) and Brad Polchow Any body know where Fran is? |
| Kramer, Gungy | E3 | Jan 5, 1977 – May 5, 1979 | DECK 2 | |
| Wiltjer, Glenn | GM2 | Feb 10, 1977 – Jun 10, 1980 | Third Division | For a first ship, what a trip. |
| Hovan, Tim | sn | Sep 11, 1977 – Jul 3, 1980 | deck | the Boys are back in town. Taco! it's good to see your doing well |
| Gibson, Mike | EN-2 | Sep 23, 1977 – Sep 28, 1979 | A-Gang | I remember the friends made there over the times,Brent,Randy,Tony,Shie,hope your all doing well! |
| Dunagan, Frank (Bear) | E 3 | Nov 1977 – Nov 1979 | Engineering | |
| Foster, Kerry | EN | 1978 – 1981 | M | 2 WEST PAC,SHELLBACK |
| Turner, Ralph/tuck | EN | 1978 – 1982 | m | watch for sharks |
| Blow, Joe | BM3 | Jan 5, 1978 – May 20, 1980 | DECK | ANY CRUISE BOOKS OUT THERE? |
| Tacovelli, Michael | BM3 | Mar 9, 1978 – Dec 21, 1980 | 2ND | I'm looking for crew members from that time period. I'm currently a Law Enforcement Officer in S.fl. I retired fm the USN in 1995. I'm married w/2 children. Hope all are doing well. Racine was the "Best in the West"! The boys |
| Batzloff, Larry | YN2 | Aug 1978 – Mar 1980 | Ship's Office | |
| Goodrich, Bob/boner | EN3 | 1979 – May 1982 | M | Easy, Poodle Paws, Furst, Bartlett, Miller,Jose, Remember the fun, and all the fun and don't forget the fun we had! Hey anyone remember me? send me a line! I'm in Illinois |
| Deatherage, Steven | BMSN/E3 | 1979 – 1980 | Deck | |
| Briggs, Dale | HT3 | 1979 – 1981 | Damage Control | Best ship ever, dangerous and unpredictable. |
| Lopez, Gus | IC2 | 1979 – 1981 | E | |
| Goodrich, Bob / Boner | EN3 | Jan 1979 – May 1982 | M | I loved my time on the Racine! Westpac, Shellback Royal Dragon and the fun, remember the parties on the mesa and australia! Pooddle Paws, Easy, Furst,Bartlett, Miller. Hey! I'm Still wheelin in an old 74 bronco. Back in Illinois! email! |
| McCoy, Robert | SN | Feb 10, 1979 – Apr 10, 1982 | x | Thanks chief Beatty |
| Hairston, Keith | PN2 | Mar 15, 1979 – Jan 16, 1982 | X DIVISION - SHIPS OFFICE | BEST GATOR IN THE NAVY - TWO BATTLE E'S WHEN I WAS ABOARD HER. |
| Hairston, Keith | PN2 | Mar 15, 1979 – Jan 16, 1982 | X DIVISION - SHIPS OFFICE | BEST GATOR IN THE NAVY - TWO BATTLE E'S WHEN I WAS ABOARD HER. |
| Martello, Robert(bob) | MS3 | May 15, 1979 – May 15, 1981 | s-2 supply | |
| Deatherage, Steven | SN | Jun 1979 – Mar 1980 | 2nd | Racine was my 2nd comand |
| Fenley, Derrick | SH3 | Jun 20, 1979 – Nov 5, 1982 | Supply | This was my first ship and really enjoyed it. Worked in the deck department for awhile and then in supply. Ran the ships store, laundry, and vending machines. It was great meeting people at the store. Retired as a LS1. |
| Hendrickson, Chuck | EN3 | Nov 20, 1979 – Aug 19, 1980 | "A" Gang | Over the years, I have realized that that ship was a bucket, but it was was the crew that made it special. |
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