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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 722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songer, Joseph (Joe) | HTFN | 1990 – 1992 | R (the only | Email me at joe.songer@us.army.mil Yeah, I switched over...would like to find:Lang, Hinajosa, Haag and others from R-div. |
| Geist, Eric | MM2 | 1990 – Jun 1993 | A-gang | spent 3 yrs elbow deep in hydraulic fluid keeping the cranes and aft steering units going, but I gotta say, it was a bunch of fun. Sad to hear she is sitting on the ocean floor |
| Audler, Richard | OS | 1990 – 1992 | Great times, Great Memories, Great Friends!!!!!! WHATS UP SHIPMATES!!!!! | |
| Guillory, Michael Paul Guillory | HM3 | 1990 – 1992 | Medical | Met the ship half way on a med cruise in Toulan France. Met many good friends like Tony Cook, SK3 Schenk, and big Pete from the Marines during Desert Storm/Desert Shield. |
| Sides, Steve | FC2 | 1990 – 1995 | OPS | Cant believe that it lasted this long before decommisoned. Currently wokring for same company as ET2 Gallion and ET2 Duffy. Lots of memories that seem a lifetime ago. |
| Kelly, Jeff | MM3 | 1990 – Apr 1993 | A GANG | WHATS UP "B" AND "ZIPPO" ? GLAD TO NO YOU GUYS ARE STILL KICKING!!!!! |
| Sankovich, Sank | e2 | 1990 – | deck | lots of hazy memories... miss the travels. i have questions would like some answers |
| Castle, Dwayne | SN | 1990 – 1992 | Deck | I love my life now, but there are days I would love to be standing mid-watch @ aft lookout, counting stars. (I mean looking for unknown contacts on horizon) |
| Moore, Neil | EM3 | 1990 – 1993 | E | |
| Cook, Tony | SM4 | Jan 1990 – Aug 1993 | Deck/Ops | Still see some of the guys,would like to hear from others. Who all remembers Bubba's Beach Club? |
| Hickok, Kenny | EN3 | Jan 2, 1990 – Sep 8, 1992 | M Division | Enjoyed this boat and crew! |
| Jimenez, Marcus | BT3 | Jan 6, 1990 – Sep 11, 1992 | B | One great command. Learned a bunch and travelled halfway around the world and back!! |
| Jackson Jr., Johnny "Jack" | MM3 | Mar 1990 – Jul 24, 1993 | Fwd. Pit | Seen alot and learned alot. 3yrs. well spent. Made alot of great friends. Miss all ya'll. Wish everyone the best. So long USS PORTLAND LSD-37. |
| Jackson, Johnny (Jack) | MM3 | Mar 1990 – Jul 23, 1993 | M-Division | Worked in Fwd Engine Room (Main Control). Had a blast. Miss all my buddies. Saw a lot and learned a lot. |
| John, Christian (Doc) | HM2 | Apr 1990 – Apr 1993 | Medical | |
| Johannessen, Nils | E-3 | Apr 20, 1990 – Jan 1992 | Deck... but should have been in OPS!! | Many good times... and memories. |
| Hosie, Michael | BM2 | May 1990 – Jul 1992 | 2nd/Boat | Awesome time. Lots of good friends and times. Still have the Sweet Pea flag that the CO wouldn't let fly anymore. |
| Geiger, Kurt | GMG1 | Jun 1990 – Oct 1991 | Weapons | First to go, last to know! Good crew during the war, good marines. I was glad to have done time on the Portland and the Weps guys were the best! |
| Harmon, Mike | SM2 | Jun 1990 – Jan 1994 | Operations | |
| Ruffin, Corey | E-3 | Jun 15, 1990 – Aug 25, 1995 | Radioman/Communications | served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm |
| Goralczyk, Dave | BT2 | Jun 15, 1990 – Feb 2, 1993 | boilers ...aft fire room | great time on a good ship with excellent crew Hard to believe it was about 20 yrs ago |
| Trout, Michael | MMFN | Jul 1990 – Jul 1993 | M | Started in EM02 with Desert Shield/Storm and moved to EM01 (Forward Pit). My memories are a mixed bag of good (friends and shipmantes) and bad. She was the only command I served on in my Navy career. I would welcome hearing from my shipmates. |
| Morris, Corrie | HM3 | Aug 15, 1990 – May 19, 1991 | 2nd FSSG | Hello past crews of the Portland. I came aboard her in Morehead city, on my way to Desert Shield/Storm. Would like to get in touch with any of the HM's that where onboard. Mike Guillery, Joe Few. |
| Zirpoli, Vince | en3 | Sep 1990 – 1994 | a gang | lots of great memories and great friends hope all is doing well |
| Bailey, Cleo "B" | E-4 | Sep 10, 1990 – Feb 23, 1993 | A-Gang | Had lots of good times aboard that ship, did the gulf war, made lots of friends, to all who remember me WHAT IS UP!!!!!! |
| Deppe, Paul | E-3 | Oct 1990 – May 1992 | Deck | Great memories with all the guys...going through the Suez Canal with only a few yards on each side. |
| Egler, Scott | MMC | Oct 10, 1990 – Oct 10, 1992 | M | Great steaming ship, still don't know where all the Lube Oil went. Agree, Snipes Rule! |
| King, Earl | SEAMEN | Nov 14, 1990 – Nov 15, 1992 | Deck | Seamen King Looking for the guys from deck div |
| King, Earl | E-3 deck | Nov 14, 1990 – Nov 15, 1992 | Deck | Sticky was my nickname |
| Lewis, Marcus | HT3 | Dec 23, 1990 – Jun 24, 1994 | R-DIV | Hey just wanted to see what up .Ejoyed serving with you guys. |
| Skillen, Ron | EN3 | Dec 24, 1990 – Mar 24, 1992 | DECK | I miss mopping non-skid |
| Johnson, Michael | cpl | Dec 26, 1990 – Aug 26, 1991 | bssg5 | was a cook on the marine side |
| Evans, Brian | FN | 1991 – 1993 | B | |
| Dunford, Jason | GMG2 | 1991 – 1992 | Armory | |
| Nelson, Josh | MSCS | Feb 1991 – Aug 1994 | S-2 | Should of sunk her years ago. Plenty of good times. I left my mark on S-2 and the sweet pea. Life is good. Thanks for the dd214!! |
| Bowen, Jason | E2/SA | Mar 2, 1991 – Nov 13, 1992 | Deck Div. | A big "HELLO" to my old friends on the Portland; Ron Skillen, Pete Bennett, Mark Blochowski, David Kokish, Chad Zweig, and Josh Nelson. |
| Rollins, Ronald / Tex | EM3 | Mar 15, 1991 – Jun 15, 1994 | E | A shot out to the old gang from E-Division and some from R-Division Like Ollie and Sean and crazy Lamb. Bouck and his cousen. Watson from R-Div Lopez Big Gillis and all the rest lots of memories. zz5s10blazer@aol.com |
| Blackshear, Kevin (Doc) | HM2 | May 1991 – Aug 1993 | HM | Reported onboard the day she returned from Desert Storm. Served with HMC Gonzalez. |
| Harris, James | RM3 (THEN) / RM2 (GOT OUT IN 8YRS) | Jun 1, 1991 – Dec 20, 1993 | OC | The Radio shack / Comms group was a tight crew. My first sea-tour was to remember. Everyone needs to look at this site: http://navy.togetherweserved.com/ Take care! |
| Simpson, Ken | SK2 | Jun 29, 1991 – Jun 29, 1993 | supply | I was just wondering what a happened to LTCR Neumiller, SKC Steve Clark, SKC Reed, SK1 John Frazier and SK2 May aboard the Portland with me. I am now owner and operator of Simpson Motors in Youngstown, Ohio. |
| Herman, Allen | BMC | Aug 1991 – Aug 1994 | LCPO Deck | Loved this tour. Loved Desert Shield and Desert Storm, especially the homecoming. |
| Putnam, Thomas | LtJg | Sep 25, 1991 – Jul 25, 1993 | OC | Loved the sweet Pea! Currently at USAFRICOM in Stuttgart, Germany. |
| Maddox, Jonathan (Maddog) | Nov 1991 – Aug 1993 | Repair | ||
| Kilpatrick, Merle | LT | Nov 4, 1991 – May 7, 1993 | Ops Officer |
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