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USS Anchorage (LSD 36) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Anchorage (LSD 36). 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 710 crew members registered for the USS Anchorage (LSD 36).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1968 | 1969 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1979 | 1980 – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1997 | 1998 – 1999 | 2000 – 2001 | 2002 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekarske (Deke), Mark | MM3-MM1 | 0000 – Sep 1980 | M-and A-gang | I spent a long time on the old girl. I started in M-division and then move up to A-gang. I spent some of the best times on that ship. Two west pac's, first a shellback then a golden shellback. All if it fun. Anybody else from the older days?? |
| Cuellar, Victor | HM3 | Jun 20, 1901 – May 5, 1903 | DECK DEP | WHAT'S UP PEOPLES, UR BOY VIC, DECK DEP WAS FUN BEST TIME IN THE NAVY FOR ME, I CROSSED OVER TO CORSPMAN FIELD, USMC ALL THE WAY.I'M COMANDER IN CHIEF CIVILIAN NOW. |
| Baxter, Larry | RM2 | 1968 – 1970 | Communications | I am a Plank Owner |
| Metclaf, Ernest B | FN | 1968 – 1969 | B | Plank owner do you remember all reservist report to the quarter deck |
| Endriss, Paul | MM2 | 1968 – 1971 | M division | Plank holder..Great crew Great ship Great time |
| Mull, Marc | SK2 | 1968 – 1970 | Supply | Plank Owner |
| Sanders, Randy | sksn | 1968 – 1970 | supply | had some wild times while on uss anchorage, lots of memories |
Nelson, Donald  | EN3 | 1968 – 1970 | Engine room | Plank owner. Retired and love old cars at the ripe old age of 67. |
| Williamson, Robert (Bob) | BT3 | 1968 – 1969 | B | Made a lot of friends while aboard the Anchorage. Craizest things I remember is they talked to me about shipping over while we were in the combat zone and we lost a tractor truck in the drink off Del Mar, Cal. |
| Martin, Barry (Mike) | E3 | 1968 – | Deck | Plank owner. Retired now |
| Mull, Marc | SK5 | 1968 – 1970 | Supply | |
| Kennedy, Lawrence Roger | SN | 1968 – 1970 | Second Division | Plank member looking to connect with other plank members. I was known by my middle name, Roger. |
| Baker Jr, William M (Bill) | MM3 | 1968 – 1970 | M | I was stationed in #2 Aft Engine Room and I ran the 3 stage aft water distilleries. I am very proud to be a Plank Owner of the LSD36. |
| Wetter, Brian | EM-3 | Jan 1968 – Sep 1970 | Electrical | Plank Owner. Sorry I missed the decommision. It was a great ship, and a great crew. |
| Fackler, Jim | RD3 | Apr 1968 – Aug 1970 | Radar (Operations) | PlankOwner - Brown water was the next best thing to Swift boats. It was either Ted Atkinson or Ed Dye and I that tried for that...we got this instead. Anyone remember the Order of the Belt Buckle? |
| Varnadoe, Bill | HT1 | May 1968 – Jan 1971 | Repair | I am a Plank Owner, I was on the pre-commissioning detail in Pascagoulla, and made all the trips with her until I was transferred in 1971. Great duty and a great crew. |
| Haagensen, Rob | LTJG | Jun 1968 – Jun 1972 | Deck | Plank Owner, Weapons, 2nd Deck Division, First Lt. |
| Casey, Danny | LTJG | Jun 1, 1968 – Oct 31, 1969 | SUPPLY | Assistant Supply Officer. Second person assigned to the ship in the yard at Pascagoula. Served as Disbursing Officer and Asst Supply Officer. Will be at Decommissioning ceremony. |
| Schanke, Glen | BT1 | Aug 1968 – Dec 1971 | B DIVISION | THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO AND LOTS OF MEMORIES. I LIKE THE CRUISES WE TAKE NOW A LOT BETTER |
| Paschall, Clyde E. Nickname Pat | 1st Class Petty Officer | Aug 1968 – May 1969 | ET | I am the wife of Pat Paschall, he passed away in April, 1999. If there are any of you out there that remember Pat, please e-mail me. norma_paschall@hotmail.com. |
| Beckwith, Daniel | YN3 | Aug 10, 1968 – Jan 25, 1970 | Personnel | I am looking for Donald Archibald. SK1 Also anyone else who remembers being my crew mate. |
| Peck, Thomas | BM3 | Aug 12, 1968 – Aug 21, 1970 | 2nd | Served under Commanding Officer Percy S. Beaman & Executive Officer Commander Robert F. Connally as a plank owner and first crew. It was a great experience and a great ship.USS ANCHORAGE LSD-36 is first of a class.<REST WELL OLD FRIEND> |
| Andritsch, Dan | FIREMAN | Sep 1968 – Sep 1970 | B | Just another plank owner, surprised that the Anchorclanker had a 33 yr career. I often wondered what became of some of the original crew, I see a few stayed for the long haul. I remember some real characters and a lot of fun (punching tubes |
| Mellen, George | Lt(jg) | Sep 1968 – Jun 1971 | A-Division Officer | Served under Capt. Percy S. Beaman & Executive Officer Commander Robert F. Connally as a plank owner and member of the commissioning crew. In 2 years we visited Hawaii, Japan, Australia; a time well spent ! |
| Peterson, Barry | gmg3 | Sep 1968 – Jan 1970 | 3rd | Would be great to see some of the old plankowners again. |
| Hanson, Jim | CS3 | Sep 1, 1968 – May 19, 1972 | Supply | Got in did my thing, played some guitar and got out. would like to hear fromanyone frommy time onthe ship. |
| Gauthier, David P. | MM-2 | Sep 2, 1968 – Jan 9, 1972 | M | One of the orginal PLANK OWNERS I well be at the decommissioning detail |
| Weller, Robert | ETN2 | Sep 21, 1968 – Aug 30, 1970 | Operations | Livingin Colorado Springs, CO. Retirred from the Colorado Springs Fire Department. |
| Codekas, Steve | bm3 | Sep 29, 1968 – 1970 | deck force | looking for sn robert knapp |
| Sanford, John H. | SH2 | Oct 1968 – Jan 23, 1970 | Supply | Plank Owner, will also be at the the DECOMM 1 Oct 2003 |
| Burkey, Bob | MM3 | Oct 1968 – Sep 1970 | M | PLANK OWNER. Brought her to life in those early days in Pascagola. Good times, good crew, good memories. Bye to a old friend. |
| Croney, Joe "Bones" | MM2 | Oct 1968 – Mar 1971 | M - Aft engineroom | PLANKOWNER-Believe it or not I stayed in for 27 years and retired MMCM Sept 1994. Working for Mohavitch must have caused brain damage. |
| Finstad, Dave | YN3 | Oct 1968 – Jan 1970 | X | Served as XO's YN. 2nd precom detail and plankowner! Great duty on the Anchorage. Sorry I missed the decommisioning. |
| Vernan, Bob | YN3 | Oct 1968 – Aug 1970 | X | PLANK OWNER. Pre-comm detail. First ORI. First Deployment. I was there in the beginning sorry I missed the ending. Good Ship! Good Crew! |
| King, Frank | PN3 | Oct 1968 – Sep 1970 | X | PLANK OWNER. Pre-comm detail. Served as one of the first crewmembers. Met a lot of great crew. Enjoyed the ride, great experience. Great ship-Great Crew. Hello to all my fellow plank owners crewmembers. May God Bless Each of you. |
| McGee, William(Bill) | sksn | Oct 1968 – 1969 | supply | USS RUSHMORE LSD14 NSD DANANG NSD YOKOSUKA SEAHAWKS SPORTS Out of service Feb. 1973 |
| Rodriguez, Russell (Rod) | smgm | Oct 1968 – Aug 1970 | gunnery | PLANK OWNER |
| Claxton, John Verlyn | PNSN | Oct 23, 1968 – Aug 30, 1969 | X | Atlanta Reserves to Norfolk, commissioning, shakedown, transit to San Diego via Panama Canal. Then LPD-8 to V.Nam. Married '73, 2 sons, 4 grandkids, NC. My LSD-36 slideshow: www.flickr.com/photos/verlync/sets/7215764885 |
| Ancar, Terry | IC3 | Oct 28, 1968 – Aug 28, 1970 | E | I am Plank Owner, I did visited the Anchorage prior to her decommissioning, she was updated over the years and was very different. If anyone is interested in more details contact me |
| Little, Ron | YN3 | Nov 1968 – Sep 15, 1970 | X DIVISION | plank owner, became legal yeoman, enjoyed working with fellow shipmates What became of Chief Long, or Commander Connolley? I have pictures of Panama Canal crossing. I've made contact with PN John Claxton. Hello all |
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