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USS Portland (LSD 37) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Portland (LSD 37). 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 723 crew members registered for the USS Portland (LSD 37).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 – 1973 | 1974 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1986 | 1987 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1996 | 1997 – 1999 | 2000 – 2001 | 2002 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anders, Robert | GMG2 | 1984 – 1987 | 3rd | I WAS ON THE PORTLAND FROM 7/1984-11/1987. |
| McGinnis, Shawn | HT3 | 1984 – 1986 | R | I think about all the fun and hardships and friends i made,it was the best of times. I really miss that old ship. |
| Rodriguez, Eric-jon (Hot Rod Or Papo) | IC3 / E-4 | 1984 – 1988 | E Div | I'll never forget my brothers on board Sweet Pea, Joey, Ski, Fig, Lamoso, Mendoza, Yates, Stahl, Beavers, McClean, Theeby, Brown, Camba. I had the best time with these brothers. I laughed so much and learned even more. |
| Scharlow, Mark | SN | 1984 – 1985 | E | Unfortunately I was on the ole girl when she was going through overhaul. Good times, bad times but would do it again. |
| Macke, David | EN3 | Jan 3, 1984 – Jun 9, 1986 | A-gang | My only ship, spent most of the time working for ENC Holmes in the engine shop. I just found out she is gone. I guess no one will have to worry about fixing those cranes anymore. I'll miss her. |
Miles, David  | MS2 | Jan 10, 1984 – Jun 1, 1987 | S-2 | Have great memories, look to hear from any of the crew that remembers me. |
| Watts, Larry | EW1 | Apr 1984 – Mar 6, 1989 | OPS | |
| Beavers, Paul | HT3 | Apr 1984 – Sep 1985 | E | Loved the ship, hope I get to hear from william blue andrew and the rest of my b-ball friends |
| Turk, Tim | ET3/2 | May 1984 – Jul 1987 | OE | Lots of great memories... |
| Figueroa, Ray | RM3 | May 9, 1984 – Dec 17, 1987 | OPS | MISS GOOD TIMES WITH, JOHNSON,CRAIG,MENDOZA, LAMOSA,SEGURA, RODRIGUEZ,YATES,VEAL,C JONES,R GREEN,C HALL,STEELE,L SOTO,STAHL,J WELLS, L HILL,CARLOS MARTINEZ, PC GRIFFIN, CRAWLEY, BLUE, BEAVERS, CALVERT,COLVIN LAUGHING IN B-SHOP WITH CRAIG, |
| Phillips, Bradley | BM3 | Jun 1984 – Sep 1987 | 2nd | I came on board not knowing anyone. When I lleft, I knew almost everyone. I'm glad it was sunk to be used as an artificial reef. I had some really good times and a few days that were not so good.Enjoyed the sea time. |
| Turney, Michael | PN3 | Jun 7, 1984 – Oct 27, 1987 | X | I started out in Deck Department and then transferred to Personnel. I still think about the Portland. Those were some great days. |
| Figueroa, Ray | RM3 | Jun 9, 1984 – Dec 16, 1987 | OPS | HANGING OUT WITH RM'S, JOHNSON,GREEN,CALVERT,CRAIG,HAIRSTON,VEAL,LUIS SOTO,ERIC ROD,JUAN SEGURA,YATES,CRAWLEY,LL IS IN THE HOUSE. 732-881-3111 |
| Colletti, Frank | ET2 | Jun 22, 1984 – Feb 21, 1988 | OE01 | |
| Ellison, Wayne | E5 | Jun 25, 1984 – Apr 1, 1988 | A GANG | There was a lot of life lessons over my 4 years and it was the true meaning of brotherhood. The navy was a great stepping stone for my future. I will always miss the great time onboard the USS PORTLAND. |
| Gailhouse, Dan | HT 2 | Sep 20, 1984 – Apr 20, 1987 | R | Great ship and great times, The Sweet Pea. Howdy Kasal, Dan Cronin, Brian Knight, Tim Nielsen and many others. Anyone seen Scott Weaver or Tony Hardy? Thanks for the memories. |
| Warden III, Carl | SH-3 | Sep 27, 1984 – Apr 8, 1988 | Supply | |
| Wells, Jason / Sweetpea | QM1 | Oct 15, 1984 – Apr 1, 1988 | NAV | Miss the Steel beach picnics and the boxing smokers on the flight deck. Ops starboard was the place to be! |
| Nadell, Tony / Pup | EWSN | Nov 1984 – Jan 1988 | OPS | Some good times, some bad times. Happy it's over and happy to have been a part of it. Made friends that will last a life time. Va. Beach!!! |
| Sadler, Tom | ET2 | Nov 15, 1984 – Sep 15, 1987 | OE01 | Division shipmates included Frank Colletti, Tim Turk, Ron Shanahan, Chief Benjamin, and Brian Reeder. Also very good friends with Tony Nadell. |
| Quinn, Phil Psycho | MS 3 | Dec 1984 – 1987 | S | |
| Nystrom, Chris | LT | 1985 – 1989 | 3RD and OE | |
| Durst, Howard Leroy | MMFN | 1985 – 1987 | M | I was in A-gang when I reported. I couldn't stand my ENC. Went to M-Div being in M div was the greatest thing I could have done. There is a lot of great memories there. Took my family to visit Portland in 2002. She was looking tired.RIP LS |
| Burris, Edgar | DCCM | 1985 – 1988 | R | |
| Warchol, Mike | RMSN | 1985 – 1986 | OPS | Wasn't on her long but remember her well. |
| Williams, Rich | en2 | 1985 – 1989 | a-gang | miss aft steering watch |
| Schroeder, Michael | MS3 | 1985 – 1989 | MS | |
| Araiza, William | BM | 1985 – 1987 | 1st | Looking for a few old ship mates. Portland was my first ship, fuel crunch and weeks in France, line of death and Beaches in Palma is all I remember. Retired in 2010. |
| Kasal, Jay | DC2 | Jan 1985 – Sep 1988 | R | |
| Koch, Fred | E3 | Jan 1, 1985 – Jul 31, 1986 | Deck | |
| Reynolds, Shawn "The Eskimo Guy" | RM2 | Feb 5, 1985 – Sep 27, 1988 | OC | My first command in the Navy. I saw the world on this girl. I had alot of fun times times on this ship. But became a man none the less. Good 'ol Sweetpea |
| Alston, Quan (Qdog) | Rm3 | Mar 4, 1985 – Mar 6, 1987 | OPS | Best part of my military career wad serving onboard the Portland and the crew. |
| Durst Jr, Howard ((leroy) Crazee) | MMFN / E-3 LEADING FIREMAN | Mar 21, 1985 – Oct 10, 1987 | (Main Control) | Was in A-Gang, for a month or so, but HATED my ENC. Went mess crankin'and came back. So I transfered to M-Div. I loved it. That was one of the best moves I made onboard. If I had to do it all over again I would go straight to "The Hole" &am |
| Durst, Howard Leroy | MMFN | Mar 27, 1985 – 1987 | M | I was in A-gang but that sucked. I went to M-Div. it was the BEST move I made. |
| Shirkey, K.B. | BM1(SW) | Jul 15, 1985 – Jul 15, 1989 | 1ST@2ND | |
| Brown, Ernest | MM2 | Aug 9, 1985 – Jul 31, 1988 | ||
| Mirarchi, Anthony | NCCS(SW) | Aug 31, 1985 – Apr 16, 1988 | admin | Admin, navigation, medical LCPO |
| Harris, Danny | E5 | Oct 1985 – May 19, 1989 | This was my first and only ship. I became a man, because of the Navy and enjoyed every moment I spent on the USS Portland. I made friends and wish to this day that i/we would have stayed in touch. Home phone 901-795-2437 cell 901-508-2828. | |
| Godbout, Jeff | MM3 | Nov 1985 – May 1990 | M | Took me long enough to look for this site. Was shocked to see so many Non-Life'r dogs checkin' back. Would love to hear back, most of ya anyways! HAHA......Bless your hearts guys....... |
| Sigur, Matthew | FC2 | 1986 – Aug 1, 1990 | I had plenty good times aboard this ship and often reflect back on the memories both good and bad and never once regreted my time spent in the U.S. NAVY. | |
| Nielsen, Tim | MR3 | 1986 – 1989 | R | Looking to reconnect with old buddies. Had some great times!! |
| Booth, James | BM2 | 1986 – 1990 | !st division | Many great memories |
| Woodruff, Joey/woody | GMG3 | 1986 – 1992 | 3rd | Best crew in my Navy! Would serve with any of them again |
| Tosh, John H. | OS2 | Jan 1986 – May 1988 | OI | Never thought she'd make it that long either. Always seemed like she was having a weld x-rayed. Ops port forever! |
| Berry, Kenneth | ET2(SW) | Jan 1986 – May 1990 | OE | This was my first major command as a Sailor. It definitely helped define the rest of my career. Many good friends. Tom Sadler, Frank Colletti, Tim Turk, Rob Burkhard, John Voss, Randy McCartney and Will Shaw. |
| Henson, Jerry | BM2(SW) | Feb 1, 1986 – May 31, 1990 | 1st and 2nd and Boat | Worked in both 1st Division and 2nd Division was the LPO of Boat division. Worked with people like CWO 4 Briskie, LT Graves, Lt Christ, BMSC Clair, Bm1 Howel, Bm2 Livingston. View 'now' Photo |
| Alvarez, John | En 2 | Apr 1986 – Mar 1989 | A - Gang | I was on board for Sweat Pea's maiden voyage into the Persian Gulf. I still remember first night in General Quarters, General Quarters all hands man you battle stations, Iraqi Jet Inbound. This is not a drill!" |
| Pelou, Christopher | PN3 | Apr 1, 1986 – Oct 15, 1989 | (Admin) | It was a great ship with the last CO and Master Chief Steadman. ' Had a lot of fun during those European port of calls. A great crew. ' Started my career in Deck Dept! I miss the Portland and her crew. CP |
| Knight, Bryan | GMG2 | May 1986 – Jan 1990 | 3rd | Good Ship, Good Crew. The Ole Girl deserved better than to become a training target. Sleep Well Sweet Pea. |
| Schuler, George | BT3 | May 1986 – Jun 1989 | B | Me and my best friends on the ship: Earl Lee, Jerry Lambert and Chuck. all BT's. Best memory w/them was when they came home to NJ on leave with me and of course all the partying..anyone welcome to send me email. |
| Ballentos, Butch | SR-BM2 | May 1986 – Dec 1990 | 2nd Div | I reported onboard somewhere in the Med in 1986...Loved all the places I've been; Med Cruise was my 1st oppportunity to explore the bars and clubs....Awesome experience... |
| Aul, Mark | Ms2 | May 1986 – Jun 1993 | Supply S-2 | Hi all it's been a long time I am searching for two old shipmates I am looking for Warren craiglis and leigh deuter , please e-mail with information at mda2172@yahoo.com what happened to marvin weaver and Frank myers? |
| Simpson, Van | MM3 | May 15, 1986 – Jun 15, 1990 | M | USS Portland was the epitome of "haze gray and underway". I am proud to have been a part of her history. The memories of our ship will be with me the rest of my days. God bless all who have served on her. |
| Scott, Earl A Scott | May 15, 1986 – May 14, 1990 | 3rd | Good ship, Good crew, good times. shout to 3rd Div I see you, Froggy and Don F. Hey to DCA, Randy V. | |
| Eaton, Bill | EW1 | Jun 1986 – Nov 1989 | OI | Hello ALL, just found out she was made into a reef - Ah the best of times, the worst of times. Here is a tipped glass to all you Gents. |
| Cronin, Rich | MR2 (SW) | Jun 9, 1986 – Dec 17, 1990 | R(epair) | Some familiar names here. I remember earning many LOC's from PHIBRON 10 for all the damn repairs we made to the boilers....I don't miss the midwatches in DC Central, I do miss going out to sea. SALUTE! |
| Veasley, Randy | CW04 | Jun 15, 1986 – Apr 22, 1990 | "R" Damage Control | |
| Howell, David R. | QM3 | Jun 16, 1986 – Jun 16, 1990 | NAV XN | |
| Martinez, Carlos | LT | Jul 1986 – Aug 1989 | B | Best ship I ever served, It was the sailors that made it the best ship in the gator Navy. We were haze gray underway, Med cruise, Persian Gulf, Blue Nose, Gitmo... I was proud to serve with the best engineers in the Navy. They kept the ship moving |
| Hogg, Jonathan Jd | EN3 | Jul 1986 – Feb 1990 | A Gang | I met a lot of good crew members on board this ship, the best four years in the navy for me. I will never forget this ship and the sailors who served on board during the time I served |
| Trangata, Pete | MM3 TO MM1 | Jul 17, 1986 – Dec 8, 1991 | MAIN CONTROL / AFT PIT / A | Man, that was the longest and most ardous sea duty ever, but what I learned while on board PORTLAND set me up for what I am today. A POWER PLANT MAINTENANCE boss at one of Kimberly Clark's CFB Plants. Lots of good folks on her. Later! |
| Ritchey, John | CWO2/MPA | Jul 17, 1986 – Jun 20, 1989 | Main Propulsion Assistant | Had many good times, to many long hours and to much underway time, But would do it all over again. |
| McCartney, Randy | ET3 (SW) | Aug 1986 – 1990 | OE | Had some very good memories and friends there. Tim Cale, Rob (Bucky), Ken Barry? Tim Turk and many others. |
| McFarland, Todd | MM3 | Sep 2, 1986 – Dec 16, 1988 | M Divison | Googled USS Portland and this was the first site I clicked on and Im glad I did. Lot of good memories lot of good times I will remember for the rest of my life. I miss all of you guys and would love to hear from you. |
| Crawford, Duane | BM2 | Nov 1986 – Sep 1989 | 1ST | BEST MEMORIES OF MY CAREER WERE ON THIS SHIP. |
| Isaak, Rick | EN 3 | Nov 1986 – May 1990 | A Gang | Cant believe they sank her |
| Crawford, Duane | BM2 | Nov 1986 – Sep 1989 | 1st | |
| Woodruff, Joey/woody | GMG3 | Nov 1986 – Mar 1991 | 3RD | Some of my best memories were on board here and many friends were made. HAZEGRAY AND UNDERWAY!!!! |
| Zenick, John | BM2 | Nov 6, 1986 – Jun 5, 1990 | 2nd Divsion | I got onboard the day they got back from the Med, and was bummed I had to wait to get underway. deck was wild in 86, but it soon changed. Loved being underway until i got married but that last med was a blast Carl and Dan made it the best! |
| Beard, Wayne | MM1(SW) | Nov 15, 1986 – Oct 1, 1989 | A-Gang & Main Control/Aft Engineroom | Would have loved to see her before she went down. The best bunch of guys I ever worked with. Lost touch with MMCM(SW) Guidry, but learned a lot from all the guys. Wished I had retired now. LOL |
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