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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Cleveland (LPD 7). 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 604 crew members registered for the USS Cleveland (LPD 7).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1966 | 1967 – 1969 | 1970 – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1978 | 1979 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1987 | 1988 – 1991 | 1992 – 1994 | 1995 – 1999 | 2000 – 2003 | 2004 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Cherry, Stephen | CWO-2 | 1970 – 1972 | Deck | Steamin' Cleve; Another Great Ship and Crew |
Flannery, Pete | RM3 | 1970 – 1973 | C1 | |
Rosenbach (Rosey), William | ABH | 1970 – 1971 | airdale | Trying to get dates and ship records of where the Cleveland was while I was on her |
Ebert, Robert | third class hospital corpsman | Jan 25, 1970 – Nov 2, 1970 | us Navy | anyone on ship that knew me (doc) |
Armstrong, James " Armie" | DC3 | Feb 8, 1970 – Feb 23, 1973 | R | Was there for many a Wespac and have great memories |
Bentley, Galan | BT | Feb 15, 1970 – May 26, 1971 | B- Division | |
Polloni, Mark | GMG2 | Mar 10, 1970 – Nov 15, 1971 | 3rd Gunnery | |
Greenwell, Kenny | DC-2 | Apr 1970 – May 1971 | R | |
Rodriquez, Serafin (Serf) | PC3 SERAFIN RODRIQUEZ JR. (SERF) | Jun 1970 – Dec 1, 1971 | X DIV. | CAMEABOARD IN PI 1970 FILLED IN AS POSTAL CLERK WHEN THE FORMER POSTAL CLERK GOT SHIPPED HOME BECAUSE WIFE HAD TWINS. I MOVED MY BELONGINGS FROM THE IWO JIMA LPH-2 WHICH WAS PARKED BEHIND THE CLEVELAND FINISHED WEST PAC. |
Novak, John | MIDSHIPMAN | Jul 1970 – Aug 1970 | Midshipman Cruise | I was one of the Midshipman on our summer cruise, probably one of those that was a pain in the butt for the regular crew. I enjoyed the trip to Danang and back to Pearl, thanks to you guys putting up with us. |
Wilder, Roger | IC1 | Jul 1, 1970 – Sep 4, 1971 | E | It was a great ship. |
Schaeffer, Hubert "Hubie" | MM 3 CLASS | Aug 1970 – May 15, 1971 | ENGINEERING | AFTER SERVING AND DECOMMISSIONING THE USS TORTUGA "THE TURTLE '!!!--- THE "CLEVE" WAS A DREAM BOAT. I EXPERIENCED A LOT OF EXCITING TIMES, AND A LOT OF BOREDOM. ,GOOD FRIENDS AND I STILL HAVE SOME NIGHTMARES FROM "NAM" |
Oldenettel, Stephen | Os2 | Sep 1970 – Jul 1973 | Oi | |
Oldenettel, Steve | OS2 | Sep 1970 – Jul 1973 | OI | Shell back initiation was a riot. |
Flannery, Pete | RM2 | Sep 1970 – Jun 1972 | Radio | Enjoyed almost every minute of my time in her. Got seasick almost at the mention of getting underway. Need to find folks who remember the load out of Marines in Danang in April 71. |
Kovath, Terry | RD3 | Sep 1970 – Jan 1974 | OI | |
Cavanaugh, Thomas | GMG3 | Oct 1970 – Jun 1974 | 2nd and then to 3rd | My first ship. I was amazed that and thing that big could float. When in deck force, had a Senior Chief that taught me a lot about seamship. The first class GM taught me even more about the rate. |
Hughes, Jerry | BT-3 | Nov 1970 – Apr 1972 | B Division | I was way too young to be in there. Would have made better use of my opportunities had I been more mature. I wouldn't trade it though. It made me strong for this world! Got to be a 3rd class for 5 weeks! OOPS!! |
Cox, William | MM2 | Dec 1970 – Oct 1974 | engineering | Aft engine room |
Gilpatrick, Bob | E4/QM3 | 1971 – Dec 1974 | N | Remember steamin for P.I. From Hon La in the Gulf of Tonkin. Also at Endsweep and fishing with warm beer. Never got my ribbon for that one. Subic was the best time ever. Hail to the Quartermasters in N Division. |
Taylor, Joe | BT 3 | Jan 1971 – Sep 1974 | Enginering | Enjoyed my time on board. My memories stay with me till this day. What a great opportunity to see the world. |
Rairden, Steve | SN | May 14, 1971 – Jun 1973 | First | Never worked any harder or longer hours in my life, but wouldn't trade them, or the memories for anything. I think I was the first seaman to become a Data Systems Tech. out of First Div. |
McKillop, David | E3 | Jun 14, 1971 – Jan 20, 1972 | Ships Photographer, a strange habbit I still have today. Great experience and memorable crew. I remember rapid fire on the old 3" 50 guns, stopped my watch and I can't hear very good today. Loved it,,,,, | |
Phillips, Jim | MM3 | Jul 1, 1971 – Aug 15, 1974 | Engineering | Logroom Yeoman, Supply PO, Repair Locker Scene Leader, #2 Top Watch. Brother Steven |
Sosnowski, David Aka Ski | EN3 | Aug 16, 1971 – Aug 2, 1972 | A | |
Perry, Richard | HT 2 | Oct 1971 – Jun 9, 1972 | r | after serving three years on lst's 1165 & 1167,in and out of viet nam i was glad to get back to the states. i did not enjoy my stay on the cleveland. i made some good friends in on the ship, but i can't say that much for the officers i had. |
Klepper, Kenneth )Klep) | YN-3 | Nov 7, 1971 – Nov 6, 1975 | o-i div. | None |
Deem, John A. | EN2 | 1972 – 1974 | A | |
Compo, Thomas | ETN2 | 1972 – 1974 | OE | CH-53 / JP-5 / March 1973 NOTICE!!!! Hey - anyone of you guys that was aboard the 'Cleve when we pulled the downed CH-53 out'a Haiphong - LISTEN UP! - Go to your nearest VA Med Cntr and GET YOUR KIDNEYs CHECKED! Chronic glomerulonephritis |
Lavier, David / French | CS 2 | Jan 1972 – Apr 1975 | Supply S2 | wow I just found this site today! I remember all of you guys. I really enjoyed cooking for you. I took over the bakery after CS2 Roberts got his fingers caught in the bread mixing machine. |
Minniti, Joseph | sn | Jan 8, 1972 – May 10, 1974 | deck division and gunners mate division | i was really focused when i joined the navy in 1972 and little by little lost focus. in spite of that i stayed proud threw it. i started off as a deck mate and then went to gunners mate division. i was the trigger man. |
Hric, John | E-3 | Jan 12, 1972 – Sep 3, 1972 | 1st | |
Bicknell, Thomas (Goose) | E3 | Feb 1972 – Jun 1975 | 2nd Div | |
Ricke, Tim | RM3 | Mar 22, 1972 – Mar 19, 1974 | Communications | Have some great memories from my time on the Cleveland, lots of great friends that I would like to see again. |
Reese, Clark | E3 | May 1972 – Jan 1973 | Boatswains Mate | Even though we were off the coast of North Vietnam, & being only 18, I still have great memories of the ports we visited. Hanging with Pat Wilkens & Frank DeRoos made it much easier.Becoming a "Shellback" was "FUN" too! |
Phillips, Jim | MM3 | May 9, 1972 – Aug 20, 1974 | M | |
Roemmich, Lynn | mr3 | May 30, 1972 – Sep 7, 1975 | a and r div | on second wespac went tad to uss monticello lsd 35 for 7 months came back to cleveland was a machinery repairman hungout in machine shop and tool issue |
Luedke, Rod | EN3 | Jun 1972 – May 1974 | A Gang | I ran the ship's evaps when the BT's and MM's had their hands full with the engine room. I loved serving on the Steamin Cleve. We had some good liberty and worked our tails off during Operation Endsweep in Haiphong Harbor. Hello to the A g |
McGuire, Raymond | HM2 | Jun 1972 – Jul 30, 1973 | Medical | |
Loughridge, Mark | SM 3rd class | Jun 1972 – Feb 1976 | 7th Fleet | |
McGaugbey, Tim (Zip) | ETR2 | Jun 1972 – Dec 1976 | OE | |
Hollis, Gregory | Petty officer 2 | Jun 1972 – Dec 3, 1973 | Aviation files division | West pac cruise 72-73 great memories looking for a cruise book |
Stephens, Jerry ![]() | ETN SN | Jun 1, 1972 – Apr 4, 1974 | OE | Great experience aboard Cleveland. Searching for names of other OE division between 1972 - 1974. |
Akins, Corky | HT2 | Jun 16, 1972 – Mar 30, 1974 | R | I enjoyed my time on the Cleve and was proud to be a part of our involvement in the Gulf of Tonkin. |
Crisp, Mark | BSM | Jun 22, 1972 – Jun 1, 1974 | 1st | 1st division was the best. Chief Scates was a great man and I learned a lot from him he was the best Chief the navy had as far as I'm concerned and the Cleveland was a great ship to be on. We had 7000 cobra missions during that time. |
Adamski, Tom | SM3 | Aug 20, 1972 – Jan 10, 1974 | Comm | Blowing up junks, shooting up NV supplies.from Red Chinese ships, steaming towards NV to make landing wMarines b4 Paris treaty signed, survivng a typhoon and sweeping mines from Haiphong Harbor, always something to do. |
Taylor, James-term | RM-3 | Sep 20, 1972 – Sep 20, 1975 | C-1 Communications | Hi Gang...I remember everyone...I have seen a few... Rosser Brothers... I work at A NUKE PLANT... I still Drive A TRANS AM....On number 7... Ret...M1A1 Tank Commander....26 years... |
Wittich, Al Wittich | ENC | Nov 1972 – Nov 1974 | A Gang | Hard working young crew..Haiphong Harbor cleanup at end of war under Capt. Kirksy was memorable. Will steam with the old crew again, anytime. Retired in Tacoma, WA Amvets Post-5 |
Smith, Mike | PO3 | Nov 1, 1972 – Aug 28, 1974 | E Division | Served aboard during the Vietnam War - anyone else out there? |
Carleton, Ron | EMFN | Nov 30, 1972 – May 30, 1974 | E | |
Taylor, Jeff (Jake) | MM/FN2 | Dec 3, 1972 – Nov 19, 1974 | Machnist mate Engine RM #2 | Was a member of freak alley and had Yostmite Sam lookin out for us in #2. That was a great time loved every min but couldn't stand Chief Peite. Best wishes to all and R.I.P. Sam. |
Ange, Robert | E-1 | Dec 22, 1972 – Jan 31, 1973 | H&S Company 1st Battalion 9th Marines 3rd Marine Division | I served with on the U.S. Cleveland in the Tonkin Gulf in 1973 when the Vietnam Cease-fire agreement was signed. My first liberty call in Subic Day was while serving aboard the Cleveland. |
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