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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Austin (LPD 4). 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 902 crew members registered for the USS Austin (LPD 4).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 – 1973 | 1974 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1996 | 1997 – 1999 | 2000 – 2001 | 2002 – 2003 | 2004 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slusher, James | MS2 | Jan 1977 – Aug 8, 1980 | S-2 / S-5 | Had a wonderful time discovering people/places of my world I had not the opportunity to do before...a very pleasurable experience...gained lots of lifelong friends via the process. |
| Slusher, James | MS2 | Jan 1977 – Aug 8, 1980 | S-2 | My first Navy vessel...loved every minute on Austin. |
| Seagle, Terry | MR 3 | Jan 1, 1977 – Jan 21, 1980 | A Gang | . |
| Leta, Alan | E3 | Feb 1977 – Apr 1981 | A Gang | |
| Daniel, Robert E | CWO 2 / DCA | Feb 14, 1977 – Apr 10, 1979 | Repair | |
| Gallagher, Charles | OS3 | Apr 1977 – Sep 1979 | OI | Good times, good friends |
| McKey, Dale | BMSN | Apr 13, 1977 – Jan 1980 | 2nd MA 1st | Remember the music of knuckle-busters eckoing across the Maryland shipyard ha!ha! ( And you can't find ear plugs) |
| Taber, David | SKCS | May 1, 1977 – Apr 15, 1979 | SUPPLY | IF YOU KNOW ME FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. |
| Risher, Jimmy | SH3 | May 5, 1977 – Feb 1, 1979 | supply to wepons | hello to all jim risher here was on the ship,use to work ships store,laundry,then moved to wepons as gmg3 and then a and c schools.had many a good times on austin all who know me drop me a line.any one know oh sh1 ferrin? |
| Langdell, John | LT | Jun 1977 – Mar 1979 | COMM Officer | Great trip to Northern Europe and a short med cruise for me! Looking for Mike Donlon, George Smith, Jake Roberts and Gary Shepard. |
| MacReady, Hugh | IC2 | Jun 1, 1977 – Jan 23, 1981 | Electrical / I&C shop | AUSTIN (Always Underway Sometimes In Norfolk).Gitmo, Haiti, Dominica, Oslo, Fredickstad, Alborg, Portsmith, Plymouth, Cadiz, Naples, Malaga, Genoa, Palma de Mejorca, Venice, Athens, Recife, Ft Lauderdale & the collision |
| Hovind, Peter | EN3 | Jun 17, 1977 – Dec 16, 1978 | SURFACE OPS | WONDERFUL TIME ON LCM-6 & 8 GREAT PLACE AND WONDERFUL MEMORIES USS AUSTIN LPD4 |
| Coleman, Kelly | MM2 | Jun 26, 1977 – Dec 17, 1980 | M | Had a great time, made alot of great friends, still in contact with Steve Hurly. Went back in the reserves in 87 and got out in 90. |
| Kimble, Craig | Qm2 | Jun 29, 1977 – Jun 15, 1981 | Nav | Got to meet a lot of good people. Seen some great things |
| Cox, Rj | BM3 | Jul 16, 1977 – May 28, 1981 | 2nd | Involved in rescuing Spanish sailor from Spanish ship Cataluna, Remarkable experience on ship. |
| Rathke, Michael | MM3 | Aug 4, 1977 – Sep 25, 1980 | MACHINIST MATE | Had a great time, looking to find Rudy David |
| Boyd, Fred | BT ? | Aug 5, 1977 – Aug 4, 1979 | snipe | great time need to make amends to some ship mates |
| Keffer, Frank | E3 | Sep 1977 – Aug 1980 | E | Remember the Bashing of the bow |
| Hurley, Steven | MM2 | Sep 3, 1977 – Jul 2, 1980 | M | Shared many good times and still have life long good memories of this time in my life .Many best wishes to all my M division ship mates and to all I served with.Special fond memories of Rich Kramer,Kelly coleman,Lon Sattler,and the rest, |
| Quigley, Ed | HT2 | Oct 1977 – May 1980 | Repair | I miss it dearly, I wish the best to all my old shipmates and the best of luck for those who keep her sailing!! God Bless!! |
| Smith, William | HTFN | Oct 19, 1977 – Mar 1979 | ||
| Sefchick, James R | EW2 | Nov 1977 – May 1980 | OI | |
| Shaw, Don | MM3 | Nov 1977 – May 1980 | M | Great time, lot's of good memories, still in touch with Seaboldt. |
| Roach, Steve | E3 | Dec 1977 – Jan 1978 | ||
| Wiham, William | RM1 | Dec 1977 – Apr 1979 | Operations | This was my last duty station prior to retirement. Most of the time was enjoyable. |
| Rankin, Tim | HM3 | Feb 1978 – | Medical | Excellent time aboard with HMC Poe & Thompkins along with HM2s Dion & Johnson, HM3 McGhee & SN Igama. A great medical team. Enjoyed the Northern European during Northern Wedding. She served us well in my time aboard. |
| Miller, Alan | BM3 | Feb 13, 1978 – Apr 24, 1980 | DECK | |
| David, Rudy | MM3 | Mar 1978 – Aug 1980 | M | A great bunch of guys, Still friends with MM3 Jercinovic. |
| McKenney, David | RM2 | Mar 1978 – Sep 1981 | Radio | Had no idea this site even existed. Looking for any old shipmates from my days onboard feel free to give me a shout. |
| Cole, Fred | GM2 | Mar 1978 – Aug 1981 | 3rd | I just found this website. Looking for shipmates from this time period. Give me a shout. |
| Bryan, Joseph / Joey | SM 2 | Mar 12, 1978 – Nov 11, 1981 | OS | Enjoyed myself there. Went on to Retire from the reserves. in 2003 |
| Rathke, Michael | mm3 | Jun 1978 – 1980 | machinist mate | |
| Bellah, Dail | BT2 | Sep 16, 1978 – Feb 18, 1980 | B | alotta good memories.miss my shipmates.hey guy's,remember the collision at sea?hmm wow,still proud to say i served on her.anyone wants to email me at CRPantr@aol.com. |
| Henderson, Bob | OS2 | Nov 1978 – Jun 1979 | Ops | |
| Wilson, Henry | QM 3 | Dec 7, 1978 – Jul 1980 | Navigation | I met a lot good people will I served on board the Austin. |
| McDonald, Richard Mac | MMFA | Dec 26, 1978 – Aug 23, 1982 | what a time it was. looking for all of the guy hows name where on the plaque on the bulkhead in m-div. berthing like MM2 RICE, MM3 COLEMEN, MM3 HURLEY, MMFN WELLS, PLUS A LOT OF B-DIV. GUYS TO LIKE SPEEDY, ECT CONTACT ME. | |
| Wichelman, William (Winky) | ASE 5 | Dec 29, 1978 – Jun 8, 1982 | Air | Came on board after A school, John Black and Smitty along with Murphy were running the show...worked on board thryu Capt. White, and Sabine(one of the Best) Miss the friends I made...Any one is welcome to contact me at wbwick1@yahoo.com. |
| Ricketts, Rodolfo | 1979 – 1980 | |||
| Pyburn, John | MM3 | 1979 – 1983 | M | Greetings to all hole snipes! Would love to hear from you. CR Davis, Pridemore and Pops all great people to work for. To many great guys to even try to name but hope you are all doing well. Fond memories for sure! |
| Bolton, Steve - Boots | RM2 | 1979 – 1982 | Radio | A great time in my life --did a lot of growing up. Made some very good friends, just lost touch over the years. Would be great to meet up with some of you. |
| Crouse, Michael | mm | 1979 – 1981 | Eng | What a time.. Hurley I think from Ct. Mac Green, Shreveport. Dave Couch, NY. Mac, Coleman, Bauer, Gunn, Spider. I arrived while on a Med cruise, not much past my 17th birthday. 1st day, main eng rm, Chief Eng. Davis |
| Willard, David | LDO/CWO2-UDT | 1979 – 1980 | TAD-Air Dept | |
| Hovind, Peter M | EN3 | Jan 1979 – Dec 1980 | A GANG | IT WAS A FINE TIME IN MY LIFE. I MADE TWO MED CRUISES AND A SOUTH AMERICAN/CARRIBEAN CRUISE. I LOVED THE SHELLBACK CEREMONY |
| Fuentes, Antonio | SN | Jan 30, 1979 – Dec 30, 1982 | Deck | I really miss the ship. If anyone remembers me please cotact |
| Dyrdahl, Don / Dyro | EN 2 | Mar 1979 – Sep 1982 | A Gang | I wouldn't trade those years for anything. Met a lot of good people, 2 1/2 Med cruises, South America, North Atlantic, Blue Nose, Shellback. Hope everybody is doing well... It's been along time. |
| Bautch, Brady | JO3 | Jun 17, 1979 – Apr 18, 1981 | A remarkable time of my life. Loved the Shellback/Bluenose, Med Cruise with Maj. Oliver North, rescuing Spainish sailor, and most importantly my shipmates. | |
| Duncan, Dave | GMGSN | Aug 1979 – May 1982 | Gunnery/Deck | looking for anyone that served during this time...remember our shellback..bluenose cruise.... |
| Landefeld, Michael | HT3 | Aug 1979 – 1983 | R | It was one of the best times of my life,i havent even thought about the shell back thing,I guess its always over shadowed by beirut.I loved being on the the austin,incredible people. |
| Duncan, Dave | GMG | Aug 1, 1979 – Jun 1, 1982 | GUNNERY/DECK | highlander12252@comcast.net is my email....looking for anyone that served during this time...remember our shellback..bluenose cruises....norway was to dam cold..lol |
| McLaughlin, Tom (Tex) | MM2 | Aug 1, 1979 – Jul 30, 1983 | I sure will miss the old girl. | |
| Lipham, Bill (Lips) | HTFN | Aug 10, 1979 – Mar 9, 1981 | REPAIR | miss the times on the austin,flew from greece to a school in philly then stationed on the forrestal out of mayport,marty quigley was a party animal.sure wish i stayed with the austin!!! GREAT TIMES. cant remember co name hell of a shipmate! |
| Jones, Robert/ Boats | E4 | Oct 1979 – Feb 1984 | Deck Department | Haze Gray and underway the Nutty Kind Rob Jones if you remember smoker, Med. what the hell hit me up at rjones@milchev.com. OUT |
| Jandeska, Don | ENFN | Oct 1979 – Oct 1980 | A Gang | |
| Jandeska, Don | ENFN | Oct 1979 – Oct 1980 | A Gang | |
| Rush, Johnny | RM2 | Oct 1979 – Jul 1982 | Radio | Looking to connect with shipmates who I served with and that might have the ability to share photos or copies of the cruise books. Lost all of mine in a fire. |
| Loeser, Bobby | HT-3 | Oct 23, 1979 – Jun 23, 1982 | "R" | Has anybody seen that guy in "R" division named Marty Quigley. I heard that he moved back to Buffalo N.Y.How about Fred Prevo, heard he moved back to Flint Mi. How about T.J. Neal heard he moved to Crysta River Fl. |
| Cossey, Rickey | bm3 | Nov 1979 – Nov 1982 | deck | hey guys if you read this email me love to get in touch |
| Rosales, Joe | e5 -e3 | Dec 1979 – Jun 1986 | Ship Serviceman /Supply | I ran the ships store, 'Gee Dunk', ships laundry, and was the ships barber for awhile. Craig, remember jammin in a lower space with D. McPheters! Man, the times on the Austin were great. The names on this site are great! |
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