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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Nashville (LPD 13). 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 462 crew members registered for the USS Nashville (LPD 13).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 – 1974 | 1975 – 1977 | 1978 – 1981 | 1982 – 1985 | 1986 – 1989 | 1990 – 1992 | 1993 – 1996 | 1997 – 2002 | 2003 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Costa, Clifford | FN | 1971 – 1973 | B | I was on watch in the engine room when we collied with the Shrevsport! |
Gulino, Bob | ETR3 | 1971 – 1972 | OE | Some of the best days of my life. |
Jeffers, Pearlie | HM2 | 1971 – 1973 | H Division | Servied to make a North Atlantic Cruise, Med Cruise,Operation Pecasus. Serveral Carib. Cruises.Served with a lot of great sailors. Attended De-commissioning in Sept. 2009 in Norfolk Va. Great ship and many great memories |
Schwartz, Jeff | EM2 | 1971 – Apr 1973 | Electrician | We had a great time on board. EM2 Woods and I blew up the rewind shop during a cruise. The "Bomb squad" departed in Naples. |
Owens, Ed | RM2 | 1971 – | Tacron-22 | |
Burgess, Virgil | SN | Jan 1, 1971 – Dec 1, 1972 | Deck | |
Cordray, James | HT-3 | Apr 1971 – Jan 1972 | R | Came aboard ( from the Francis Marion LPA-249 ) just in time for my 4th Med cruise. I loved the Med |
Finnegan, Bruce | ET3 | Jul 1971 – Mar 31, 1976 | OE | My five years aboard the Nash were some of my most memorable. At the decommissioning - it was so sad to see her go. |
Cochran, Michael | EW2 | Jul 15, 1971 – Jul 30, 1975 | Ops | It has been a long time, and I am getting old. Memories are important for the rocking chair on the front porch. We were young and the world was ours...To the young ones on todays watch: Kick some terrorist butt, and come home safe... |
Kwiatkowski, Dave Or Ski | SM-2 | Jul 21, 1971 – Feb 11, 1975 | Communications Division | Like everyone else remembers,we had a great crew and we were able to see many great places. It truly was an experience.............. |
Maddox, Larry | E3 | Sep 1971 – Oct 1973 | BT2 | |
Mahoney, Patrick | DC2 | Sep 1971 – Jun 1973 | R- Division | Great Ship, Great Times and Great Shipmates! |
Starling, Earl | EN | Sep 19, 1971 – Apr 28, 1973 | A | had some great times,i worked in the boat shop with a bunch of great guys.i remember colliding wiht the shreveport.i got the blame for sinking a landing boat while it was still inside.i wish i could go back to those days |
Sheridan, Patrick | YN2 | Sep 20, 1971 – Jun 20, 1973 | X Division | Served with a good crew and very good Dept. During this period, Nashville did a Med cruise, North Atlantic, Carribean and South America. Visited about 18 countries. |
Mann, Richard | DC2 | Oct 1971 – Dec 1972 | R | Best Navy duty I had. Great bunch of guys, real steamers. |
St.angelo, Frank | sn | Oct 15, 1971 – Aug 21, 1973 | 1st div.deck | great times with alot of great guys in deck div. bill club, mike killen,jim bristol, bob byers, dennis bellinger,virgil burgess,great guys what happened to everyone....anyone remember the collision with the shrevport... |
Bristol, James [jim] | BM2 | Oct 18, 1971 – Aug 11, 1973 | 2nd | We went through a lot during my tour of duty. we sank a tug leaving Viginia Beach, ran aground, collided with Shreveport, and I was the one running the B&A crane when the hook broke with the Captain's Gig attached to it. I'll never forget |
Kott, Tim | EM5 | 1972 – May 1975 | Many great memories and a few to forget. | |
Smith, Stewart (Wayne) | CT3 | Jan 1972 – Dec 1973 | Admin | Any of you remember Don Holt (he's now my brother in law), George Bunn, Gordon Starr and many others. We had some good times in the Med. and the islands. |
Smith, Craig | DK3 | Mar 19, 1972 – Dec 13, 1975 | S-4 | Never appreciated those 4 years serving on the Nashville then but looking back probably some of the best years I've had in my life. Lots of memories although they are getting dimmer. lol |
Knight, Bruce | OS2 | Jun 1972 – Jan 1975 | OI | Looking to connect with anyone that May remember me |
Williams, Larry | ETR2 | Oct 15, 1972 – Jan 2, 1977 | OE | |
Major, Nick | FGT3 | 1973 – 1975 | Weapons | |
Reitenour, Greg | ETN3 | 1973 – 1974 | OE | Glad for the experience with NVTV (ship's closed-circuit TV system), which was the foundation for my civilian career. |
Vondenberg, Frederick(Fritz | ABH3 | Jan 4, 1973 – Oct 10, 1975 | V DIVISION | i REMEMBER THE DAY THAT WE COLLIDED WITH IWO THAT WAS A BAD DAY. Had some good days and good liberty she was a good ship with good crew we were part of 10,000 accident free helo landings and Battle E. |
Hanson, John "gedunk" | EM3 | Jan 5, 1973 – Sep 10, 1974 | Electricians Shop | Jane Dixon's rumor always was skuttlebutt, we went through the Devils Triangle many times but she is still cruising just fine. I got out in '75, joined the Army and retired in Aug 2004. It was a good experience and a lot of good friends |
Hallmark, William (Dave) | EM 2 | Feb 10, 1973 – Jul 13, 1976 | E | Served in the electric Motor Rewind Shop |
O'Keefe, John | E3 | Apr 3, 1973 – Jun 28, 1975 | M | I spent 3 hours passed out in the shaft alley after Athens...that was a great port...LMAO I blame all of you for coming down there and making me smoke dat chit... |
Pratt, Craig | E-3 | Jun 1973 – Feb 1974 | marines | while serveing on the nashville i met a sailor by the name of Phill Nixon.. it would be great to get in touch with him |
Lupson, Richard | QM3 | Jun 30, 1973 – Dec 31, 1974 | Navigation | Just saying hello and thanks to all the crew of this fine ship. Those days left me with some good memories. |
Griffin, Earl | ETC | Jul 1973 – Jul 1976 | OE | During my time onboard we made two Med cruises, completed a shipyard overhaul, made one Carib. cruise, went through ORI at Gitmo, suffered serious damage colliding with USS Iwo Jima, and was in NYC for bicentenial celebration. Those were the days!! |
Lee, Harley | EMC | Jul 1973 – Jul 1975 | E Division | Made two partial cruises one in 73 and the other in 75 Flew back to USA for retirement in July 75. Really enjoyed my time aboard and abroad. |
Bernas, Gary | ctrsn(pn) | Aug 1973 – Dec 1974 | personnel | |
Perkins, Richard | E-3 | Dec 19, 1973 – Nov 27, 1974 | Air | Would like to talk to anyone that was on the ship when I was |
Perkins, Richard | E-3 | Dec 19, 1973 – Nov 27, 1974 | Air | Would like to talk to anyone that was on the ship when I was |
Abraham, Boom | e1 | Dec 20, 1973 – Jun 17, 1976 | deck force | I remember the collision with the Iwo, remember being in the shipyards in Rota to fix the repairs was a lot of damage, some things are foggy now and some are still clear in my memory. Went by name of Tony |
Essex, Steve | GMGSN | 1974 – 1976 | 3rd | A fine ship, great crew. Many are the things I would do differently. |
Essex, Stephen | GMGSN | 1974 – 1976 | 3rd- Weps | |
Karasoulis, James (The Greek) | SMSN | 1974 – 1975 | OPS | Called The Greek. First Med Cruise and I w/ some Marines got involved in a fight in Barcelona in 75, jailed and then spent time in Rota on a USS tug. Shipped to USS Spiegel Grove. Navy years were still the best times. |
Heckman, Robert | E-2 | Jan 1, 1974 – | USMC | Our unit went on a NATO cruise sometime during this time period. I remember meeting a sailor from Sugarloaf or Conyngham Pennsylvania. I don't remember his name and I think he worked in the radio room? |
Altobelli, Robert | EM2 | Jan 10, 1974 – Jun 7, 1977 | E division | Had 3 great years aboard! |
Rayner, Mark | BTFN | Feb 1974 – Jun 1977 | Boiler Technician | Two Meds. North Atlantic. Many Carribeans. Haiti. Collision with the Iwo. Man overboard. Missed ships movement in Barcelona. oops. Loved the Navy and the Nasty Nash. Got out for my woman. 37 years now and counting. Write |
Ostrenga, James | E5/SK2 | Feb 12, 1974 – May 5, 1977 | S1 SUPPLY | This was one of the best commands I had the honor and privilege to serve with. I made best friends for life here and I have the memories that will last forever, My GQ Station was the signal bridge and best CO Capt Church |
Baggett, Dennis | ABF3 | Feb 13, 1974 – Oct 27, 1977 | AIR | 2 med.cruises,nato cruise iwo jima mishap, captain's driver and a lot of good times |
Baughn, Robert | MM3 | Mar 1, 1974 – Aug 27, 1975 | A DIV FILTERSHOP | WORKED IN FILTER SHOP A GANG |
Gibson, Archie | EW 1 | Mar 6, 1974 – May 2, 1978 | OE OI, Oh who knows | Great gator navy. Sad hearing about Herbert Dowse- superb Captain/person/leader. |
Noziska, Randy Or Nozi | ABF3 | Mar 13, 1974 – May 13, 1977 | V | A lot of good times 23yrs with the Hells Angels now ride with the Vietnam Vets mc contact me email ditchvnvmc@netzero.net ph# 509-263-0761 \ airdale/ spokane wash 3 x wifes and razen hell .Skid marks in the Sky ,Med ,North atlantic, Gitmo |
Gotthold, David | ABF2 | Apr 1974 – Dec 17, 2004 | V | |
Parker, Anthony | MMFM | Apr 1974 – Sep 1976 | M | Collided with the Iwo Jima, Only two ships in the Atlantic and we mated! Go Figure! Quite the experience... |
Smc Williams, Willie | SMC | Apr 15, 1974 – Jan 10, 1977 | OC | |
Pierrot, James | BM2 | May 1974 – Sep 1974 | 1st | I was crew member aboard the USS Nashville LPD-13 while awaiting a top secret clearance for duty aboard the USS Presidential Yacht Sequoia. I boarded her to help get her through Getmo Bay shakedown training. |
Lamons, Randy | BM3 | Jun 1974 – Feb 1978 | B | Just reading some of these stories on here brings back a flood of memories. I was on during the crash with the Iwo and when the motor whale boat capsized trying to get the idiot who jumped overboard. Good Times. Hope to hear from somebody. |
Scott, Jeff | ABHAN | Jun 21, 1974 – Jul 19, 1977 | V | |
Steele, John | RM3 | Jul 15, 1974 – Apr 5, 1976 | Radio / Comm | GITMO-74; Med cruise-75; Caribean-76; What a great ship! |
Smith, Terry | 3rd Class | Aug 1974 – Feb 2, 1975 | Service | I served on the Nashville some time in 73 till Feb 75. |
Chatfield, Terry /hat | PN1 | Aug 8, 1974 – Feb 14, 1977 | X Division | My tour was interesting in that I was able to gain knowledge of amphib operations. Also I had the opportunity to work with excellent sailors. |
O'Connor, Mike | OS2 | Nov 1974 – Apr 1978 | OI | Great three and a half years, a lot of time underway and good times with some great folks. |
Windzigl, Robert "Windy" | RM2 | Nov 1974 – Jul 3, 1976 | comm | hey chief "wiley cyote" do you remember me ! radio div rm1 Thomas rm1 Judy rm2 Honky on ldp13 collided with iwo jima on way to med. getting ready to retire from phone company 30 years in august. sometimes wish stayed in navy. hope everyone |
Henderson, Gary | BM3 | Nov 1974 – Jun 1978 | 1 ST | |
O'Connor, Mike | OS2 | Nov 15, 1974 – Apr 14, 1978 | OI | Great three and a half years. Did a lot of growing up while on board and kept up a family tradition of serving in the US Navy. |
Richardson, John | BTFN | Nov 22, 1974 – May 12, 1978 | B | I retired from Naval Reserve Center Birmingham in 1997. Would like to here from any friends that I served with. jsr. |
Young, Paul | ADJ3 | Dec 1974 – Aug 1976 | Air | Remember Tilley with the Pink Panther painted on it. Med. Cruse 75 and the North Atlantic in 76. All the trips south to the caribben. The Bicentinal in New York and Pres. Ford on board. |
Spingler, Dalton | ht 3 | Dec 1, 1974 – Oct 1975 | repair | I was on board when we slammed into the IwoJima. I was in the armory at the time and slammed my right knee into the bulkhead. I never reported it because I wanted to stay in the Navy. Woops, my mistake! |
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