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USS Trenton (LPD 14) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Trenton (LPD 14). 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 896 crew members registered for the USS Trenton (LPD 14).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1994 | 1995 – 1997 | 1998 – 2000 | 2001 – 2002 | 2003 – 2004 | 2005 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith, Susan / For Father William C Hallead | LT | 1946 – 1972 | Engineering | Warned civilian designers of design flaws in steam system prior to and during shakedown cruise. Received commendations for rescue of engine room survivors. Died 1982 never recovered from loss of friends on Trenton. |
| Ross, Doug | L/CPL E-3 USMC | Jan 21, 1962 – | Man, seeing people mention the Frank Zappa concert brings back memories and I still have my ticket stub even though it is in French. I got my "Suez Safari" card but can't find my "shellback" card. The fire off Somalia is stil | |
| O'Rourke, William | GMG3 | 1968 – 1972 | Gunnery | Plank Owner |
| Lee, Stanley | BTCM | Aug 3, 1968 – Jun 28, 1971 | BTCM Stanley Lee was one of the 4 Servicemen Killed aboard the Trenton during it's first accident. | |
| Holdren, James (Dan) | MR3 | Aug 12, 1968 – Jul 11, 1972 | A | I'll never forget the day when the engine room blew on the ship. I lost some good friends that day, and it still chokes me up when I think about it. You never know when your time is up! Make your peace with God. |
| Gallant, William | BM3 | 1969 – Apr 1972 | ON BOARD FROM COMMISSIONING UNTIL APRIL 1972 | |
| Froehling, Stephen | ENFN | 1970 – 1972 | A GANG | Plank owner, on board during explosion. |
| Koval, Thomas | BM2 | 1970 – 1974 | Boat Division | Meet a lot of good friends. Have a lot of good memories.Plankowner. |
| Canizales, Richard "Speedy" | HT-3 | 1970 – May 1973 | Engineering | I am a Plankowner was on board from Bremerton to Norfolk. I was supposed to be in the engine room when the accident happened but my watch was changed the night before. I kept in touch with Glenn Carlson for awhile. |
| Carlino, Ralph | GMG 3 | 1970 – 1973 | 3rd Division | |
| Harlan III, Howard | ENFN | 1970 – Jul 1, 1975 | Engineering | I was pre-com and a plank owner; was in Guantamano Bay, Cuba on the day, (June 26, 1971) of the explosion which was also the day my daughter, Julie was born. |
| Stahl, Richard | Seaman | 1970 – 1974 | 1 | Met so many good people from all over United States and made a lot of friends. |
George Adams, George  | FTG3 | Jan 3, 1970 – Mar 15, 1971 | 3 | Plank Owner Trenton, weekend warrior on active duty. Even though I was counting the seconds until I was discharged from the Trenton, my time in the Navy was a great education plus I met a lot of incredibly nice, people. |
| Miller, David | QM3 | Jan 24, 1970 – Jan 24, 1999 | Navigation | |
| Cotton, Barry Ledell | FN | Feb 12, 1970 – Aug 18, 1972 | Plankowner. I was a fireman assigned to the number two engine room from 1970 to 1972 survivor of number 2 engine room explosion. Awardrd Navy and Marine Corp Medal aboard ship. | |
| Laws, Frederick "fred" | RM2 | Aug 1970 – Aug 1973 | OC | I was part of the nucleus crew in Seattle and served on board until '73 or '74.... gosh, that was a long time ago. |
| Deluigi, Gene | mm3 | Aug 1970 – Oct 1972 | mp | get messages from old shipmates |
| Deluigi, Gene | MMFN | Aug 10, 1970 – Jul 24, 1972 | Engineer | I was mn throttleman in # 2 eng rm at commissioning.i was in # 1 eng at time of accident.I see Tom Nowak often & talk with Jay Armstrong.Larry Ellis lives about 40 miles away from me.Ray Gregg,Tony Marino or Henry Crosby ,where are ya! |
| Kirgan, Bob | E-3 | Aug 15, 1970 – Aug 15, 1974 | ? | Mostly good times |
| Robinson, Anthony "tony" Or "robbie" | BM3 | Sep 1970 – Feb 1972 | deck | I am a plank owner. I was onboard when we went through the Panama Canal. I was also onboard when the boiler blew at Gitmo, Cuba killing 6, I think. |
| Just, Kevin | MR1 | Sep 1970 – Jul 1979 | A | None |
| Brase, Raymond | RD1 | Sep 1970 – May 1972 | OI | Precom detail |
| Buzzetti, John. (Chuck) | PN3 | Sep 1970 – Aug 1972 | ADMIN | I believe I was among one of the first 15 sailors to be assigned. On the precommissioning crew and also a plank owner. On board when engine room blew while in Gitmo. Had some good friends while serving on Trenton. |
| Lehtonen, Rick | RDC | Oct 1, 1970 – Jun 29, 1972 | OI | Outstanding ship and crew. Anybody remember when we lost the X.O. in San Diego? |
| Johnson, Wayne | RD 3 | Oct 3, 1970 – May 31, 1972 | OI | |
| Carlino, Ralph | GMG3 | Nov 1970 – Jun 1973 | 3rd | Plankowner, MAA with Glen Carlson, I remember it all, the good times and the not so good times. |
| Rothang, Donald | E3 | Nov 1970 – Aug 1974 | deck, ship services | Plankowner. Looking at this crew list I remember a lot of good people and good times, Ralph Carlino Glen Carlson and others. Ended up getting out and joined Usar retired 1st sgt |
| Haase, Albert | HTC/E-7 | Nov 10, 1970 – Mar 20, 1973 | PLANKOWNER,I WAS HULL TECH CHIEF ASSIGNED TO R-DIV IN CHARGE OF THE SF SHOP,CARPENTER SHOP,CO2 SHOP,QUALIFIED FIRE MARSHALL,BALLASTING OFFICER,REPAIR PARTY OFFICER.BEST SHIP-BEST SHIPMATES.U.S.S.TRENTON WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY LIFE. | |
| Griggs, Farrar (Skip) | LTJG | Nov 15, 1970 – 1972 | Weapons/Deck | It was a special time of my life, served with men I have never forgotten. The accident has stayed with me, of course, but so have the memories of so many good men. After a 38 year legal career, i am now in the ministry. |
| McGraw, Daniel | QMSN | Nov 19, 1970 – Aug 14, 1974 | Quartermaster | Plankowner, Bremerton thru Cyprus evacuation in 74. What a way to grow up! Or have we? |
| Hicks, Mike | RM | Nov 19, 1970 – Mar 5, 1974 | OC | Great Rm gang |
| Willis, John | ETC | Dec 1970 – May 1974 | OE | I was in the Precomm crew through 74. I was present during the engine room accident at Gitmo. I rmember when Capt. Thiele brought his dog aboard and SM1 had to clean up after it. |
| Gambrall, Charlie | MR3 | Dec 1970 – Jun 1972 | A Division | Plankowner. I was aboard the ship during the engine room explosion. In Acalpulco, I chummed for Just and he caught a sailfish. Went thru the Panama Canal. |
| Francey, John | Qm3 | Dec 6, 1970 – Jan 3, 1974 | Navigation and first division | Will never forget people and experiences while on board |
| Bortz, Harold (Buster) | MM-3 | Dec 20, 1970 – Jul 20, 1972 | Engineering | I am a plank owner. Served with alot of great guys. I was on board during the explosion in #2 engine room in Cuba. Lost some very good friends. I was a throttleman most of the time while serving in #1 engine room. |
| Otto, Tommy | HM3 | Dec 22, 1970 – Apr 7, 1972 | medical | member precom unit & plank owner. |
| Cusyck, Raymond | CS 3 | Dec 27, 1970 – Apr 15, 1972 | commissaryman | plank owner looking for shorty or Dan Mcgraw or Willie C. |
| Yost, Ken | HT2 | 1971 – | I was a Plankowner and firefighter on the ship. I traveled from Bremerton, WA with the commissioning crew to Norfolk, VA. | |
| Cutler, Chant | SF2 | 1971 – 1972 | plankholder from day 1 | |
| Mestas, Arthur | GMG3 | 1971 – Jul 23, 1972 | 3RD | PLANKOWNER, ON BOARD FROM COMMISSONING TO JULY OF 72 |
| Sullivan, Anthony F. (Tony) | E-3/RM | 1971 – Aug 22, 1973 | Radio Communications/Operations | Plankowner on pre-commissioning crew. Crewed ship from Bremmington to Norfolk. MANY cruises on this new ship to show it off to the world. Sadly remember Gitmo explosion, Race Riot, crew sickness in Cape Haderas Hurricane, etc. Where is the old crew? |
| Ice, Roger | EMFN | 1971 – 1972 | Electrical Shop (Forklift Battery Shop) | I am also a plank owner. Joined the ship in the yard in Bremerton. Was aboard in Gitmo when the main guarding valve let go. Transferred to west coast before her 1st Med cruise. Had a great time and me alot of good men. |
| Becker, Stan | ETN2 | 1971 – 1974 | OE | I am a plankowner and have many fond and not so fond memories of the Trenton. I was on her during the explosion at Gitmo. I also have fond memories of playing on sports teams especially our undefeated flag football team on our Med cruise. |
| Kelly, David | SN | 1971 – 1972 | ||
| Cook, Joseph | BM3 | 1971 – Jan 26, 1973 | First | Plankowner,wish i could do it all again. |
| Kirkwood, William | ETN3 | 1971 – 1972 | ||
| Christensen, Kirby | MR3 | 1971 – 1972 | A | Plank owner. Had a great time and made a lot of good friends. |
| Cotton, Barry | E3 | 1971 – 1972 | Eng. | survived no.2 eng.rm. explosion and later shipped out to Key West Fla. |
| Dennis F. Stanton, Chief | FN | 1971 – 1973 | A Gang | Some good times and great ports!!!! I am plank owner started in Norfolk, Va training then flew out to Bremington,Washington. I was on board during explosion they are missed!! |
| Cruce, Dickey (July) | bmsn | 1971 – 1973 | deck | plank owner lots of memorys |
| Becker, Stan | ETN2 | 1971 – 1974 | OE | I remember the explosion we had while in GITMO. |
| Premo, Mike | ETR2 | Jan 1971 – Jul 1972 | OE | Plankowner |
| Wilson, Milton | BM3 | Jan 1971 – | Deck | I went to Washington for the pre-com detail with our Cheif from the USS Donner. Took the ship through the canal and onto Norfolk. Went on the shake-down to Gitmo. Almost lost my life in a man overboard drill. (I drove the boat) |
| Feller, Thomas | EM3 | Jan 1971 – Jul 1972 | ELECTRIC SHOP | I am a plank owner and was on board when the main steam valve ruptured in the after engine room. I was on the upper deck when it happened.Wer had a pretty good electrical gang in the shop. I hope to hear from some, if not all, of them. |
| Feller, Tom | EM3 | Jan 1971 – Jul 1972 | ENGINEERING- ELECTRIC SHOP | I am a plank owner and was on board for commissioning. I was on the upper deck when the main steam valve ruptured in the aft engine room.I had good times on board and made a lot of good friends. I hope to hear from some ,if not all, of my crew. |
| Cockerham, Steve | SN | Jan 1971 – Jul 1, 1975 | 2nd | Not a Plankowner, but close!Was on her first Med cruise in 72.Was on her second in 74 when we evacuated Cyprus. I didn't want to leave Deck!Too much fun with great friends. To all the present crew, hang in, believe me, time flies! Deck Forever! |
| Cook, Carroll | SA/AN | Jan 1971 – Jun 1972 | 1st/V | I joined the crew during Pre Com in Norfolk. I was the the 1JV talker on the bridge when the main steam valve blew in Gitmo in ' 71. I transferred to V Divsion later that fall. |
| Merry, Earl J./ej | E-3 | Jan 1971 – Oct 30, 1973 | 1st office | l started as a deck ape but ended up in the pms office with mr. allen. had a lot of good memories o9f the places we saw. i live in wisc. now and bt3 benson is my brother-in-law now. i have 5 kids, 6 grandson's. i would like to hear from ya |
| Merry, Earl J./ej | E-4 | Jan 1971 – Aug 1973 | b | |
| Fregeau, John | LTJG. | Jan 1971 – Jul 1972 | Deck and Engineering | I joined the ship, as a raw rookie ensign, just before commissioning when she was still in the Bremwerton, Washington shipyard. Remember the all hands water fight we had while transiting the Panama Canal? Captain Thiele? |
| Fregeau, John | LTJG. | Jan 1971 – Jul 1972 | Deck and Engineering | I joined the USS Trenton LPD-14 just before her commissioning in the Bremerton, Washington shipyards. I was a new Ensign, totally inexperienced with the daily requirements of an officer. Anyone know where Marine Captain John Hall is? |
| Gilbert, Jim | MM3 | Jan 1, 1971 – 1972 | ? | First crew to commision out of Bremerton Wa. Was in Main Control Room when steam line blew out in Cuba. |
| Rosenthal, Kim Rosie | EN3 | Jan 3, 1971 – May 8, 1973 | A | I WAS PART OF THE NUCLEUS CREW I WAS THE FIRST E3 RED STRIP TO CHECK ON BOARD |
| Billings, Rob | OS@ | Jan 6, 1971 – Aug 1, 1972 | OPS | Do not recall the exact dates as I was on the precommissionong crew and joined the ship in the yard in Bremerton while she was being completed. Remember the trip from Bremerton to San Diego on way to Norfolk? 2/3 of crew down seasick! Great ship! |
| Christenson, Don | SM2 | Jan 16, 1971 – Dec 19, 1976 | 1st | I was last plankowner to leave. I retired in 1990. Chief Clampett - I remember when you lived in Ben Morrell! |
| Christenson, Don | SMCS RET | Jan 16, 1971 – Jan 16, 1976 | 1st | I was last plankowner to leave 'Star Ship'. Retired in 1993. Chief Clampett - I remember when you lived in Ben Morrell. |
| Depauk, Phillip (Phil) | ET1 | Jan 18, 1971 – Jun 6, 1972 | OE | Plankowner. Part of nucleus crew in Seattle. |
| Johnson, Rolland (Rollie) | ETN2 | Jan 20, 1971 – Dec 18, 1972 | OE | I remember the flag football team we had on the first Med cruise. The Trenton was pretty good!! |
| Casey, Paul | FA-HT3 | Jan 20, 1971 – Jun 24, 1974 | B/R | Some of the best and worst times of my life! Lots of friends were made and still keep in touch with them! |
| Scarlett, Harry D | BM3 | Jan 31, 1971 – Feb 12, 1971 | 2nd | Looking for Thomas Koval.Any 2nd Division 1971-1975 |
| Scarlett, Harry D | BM3 | Jan 31, 1971 – Feb 12, 1971 | 2nd | Looking for Thomas Koval.Any 2nd Division 1971-1975 |
| Hess, Daniel W. | E 3 | Feb 1971 – Jul 1972 | Deck Hand | I'm one of the plankowners when we lost no.#2 engine.I was a good friend of Cretella,at the time it happened. |
| Couture, Gerry | BM3 | Feb 1971 – Dec 1972 | Deck | I am a plank owner. Served onboard from Feb 71 thru Dec 72. I was the coxswain for the Captian's gig in 1972. |
| Gibson, Bill | RM2 | Feb 1971 – Jan 1973 | OC | I remember the night there was a riot on the mess decks. A group of black Marines were causing havoc. The security team was called away and all officers were wearing side arms. Looking for info on Rm2 Fred Laws, Rmcs Massey, Rm2 Jack Lambert(Lumpy |
| Gilbert, Jim | MM/3 | Feb 1971 – Nov 1972 | I served on the Trenton from commissioning til after the accident in Cuba. I was on the throttles in engine room #1 during sea and anchor detail. My work station was in #2 where the valve blew. I was sent to schools after we got back to Norfolk. | |
| Milburn, Samuel | FTGN | Feb 1971 – Nov 1972 | ||
| Fuller, Dan | sn3 | Feb 1971 – Jul 8, 1972 | deck | |
| Carlson, Glen | HT2 | Feb 14, 1971 – Jun 20, 1972 | Plank owner. Served in Hull division and as Master at Arms during the first year after commisioning. Was discharged just before the first Med crusie in 1972. Remember the hurricane off Cape Hattiris when we lost power while broadside to the storm? | |
| Nolen, James | Feb 19, 1971 – Jun 23, 1973 | r | plankowner, where the heck is my plank? dang sure replaced enough of them in the well deck!!! but it sure was a great football field!!! had the 2 broken arms to prove it!!! | |
| Erwin, Mike | EN | Feb 20, 1971 – Jun 7, 1972 | A | Plank owner was on board during the guardian valve failure. They never mention the back door falling off - |
| Pascalo, Larry | E-3 BMT | Mar 1971 – Nov 1972 | Engineering | I am a plank owner and survivor of the steam valve rupture. Went on 1 med. cruise. Met alot of good people and would like to hear from former plank owners |
| Frith, Art | RM2 | Mar 1971 – Jan 1974 | OC | CAPT Daniel G. McCormick III was our second CO and one of the best I can recall serving under. He made my conversion from RM to JO possible. I remember getting knocked on my ass during the Mess Decks riots. |
| Francey, John | QM3 | Mar 1971 – Jan 1974 | Nav | It was really different. Experience was memorable. I was on the lee helm in Gitmo. |
| Just, Kevin | MR3-MR1 | Mar 1971 – Aug 1972 | Plankowner, I went on this website and was surprised to see so many familiar names. I remember the good and bad times. Accident in Gitmo. Travel back and forth to New york With Al Cretella, Dave Kelly, Steve Froeling. Think about those days | |
| Piotrowski, James/ski | FTG3 | Mar 1971 – Jan 1974 | 3rd | Plank owner......great ship......great crew |
| Ewing, William (Tony) | fn | Mar 1971 – | E div | rode her from Bremerton to San Diego to Acapulco through the Panama canal to St Thomas and on in to Norfolk . When she was brand new . Had some great times and good memories. |
| Whiting, Leroy Lebo | fn | Mar 1971 – Aug 1973 | eng | GREAT GUYS,GREAT MEMORIES,NEVER FORGET Y'ALL...PEACE. |
| Cretella, Alfred | CV 66 | Mar 5, 1971 – Jun 28, 1971 | ENG | One of the four crew members that was killed instantly in the June 28,1971 accident off Guatanamo Bay, Cuba. He is sadly missed |
| Kobus, John | BM3 | Mar 6, 1971 – Jun 6, 1973 | deck | I was on board during the accident in GITMO. Remember GM 3 Carlino throwing 3/50 shell over the side during training exercise. Enjoyed the Med. cruise and the fun we had. Enlisted and retired from the NJNG in 1999. |
| Early, Walter A. (Andy) | BT2 | Mar 26, 1971 – Apr 12, 1974 | B | I was a plank owner and have some very fond memories of the guys aboard ship. Anyone know where Steve Kandzerski is? He was from Rode Island |
| Scholtz, John | E-4 BOILER TECH | Mar 26, 1971 – Aug 10, 1974 | Had a good Time met alot of good guys.Sometimes I miss the good old days.Be nice to see every one again someday. Where has the time gone,Its been 35yrs.Reading some of these remarks by others sure bring back some memories. Take care Guys | |
| Gerow, Bill | QM/SN | Apr 1971 – Oct 1973 | Navigation | Plank owner. On board for steam line rupture in GTMO. Made Caribbean cruises, Med cruise, kiddy cruise when we picked up midshipman at naval academy and took them to Madi Gras, cold weather ops Casio Bay, ME. |
| Overkamp, Gary M. | YN3 | Apr 1, 1971 – Jun 2, 1973 | X - Division | Have many good memories of serving aboard the Trenton. Commissioning crew (Plank Owner), shakedown training, several Carribbean cruises, a Mediterrean cruise. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Grube, Bill | ETR3 | Apr 4, 1971 – May 6, 1972 | ET ops | Plank owner and member of the ET gang and CIC ops underway. Onboard when the steam valve blew at Gitmo. I enjoyed working with my fellow shipmates and being part of a new ship’s crew. |
| Styles, Richard | DK3 | May 15, 1971 – May 23, 1974 | Plankowner. Met a lot of fabulous people and lost a lot of great friends in the engine room explosion. I remained in Virginia Beach VA after departing the Navy and retired from the Virginia Beach Police Department Jan 31, 2003. | |
| Bliss, Joseph | mmfm | Jun 1971 – May 23, 1973 | engineering | i was assigned to number 2 engine at the time of the accident.it was a terrible time. |
| Sanderlin, Larry | FTG1 | Jun 1971 – Jan 1976 | 3rd | Great memories. |
| Kilty, Jack | PN# | Jul 1971 – Jan 28, 1973 | X | Reported day Trenton arrived in NORVA after GITMO accident. Had great times and great friends. Made first MED cruise.Stayed in USNR retired in 2003 as LDO. Live in Philly. Where are X-Div shipmates? |
| Peace, Warren | ABH2 | Aug 14, 1971 – May 15, 1975 | Air | Had a great time during my tour. Great shipmates. Still keep in touch with many of the old crew. |
| Schultz, Ron | QM3 | Sep 1971 – Jul 1973 | Navigation | The Trenton was my first duty station in the Navy. I left prior to the Mid Shipmen trip to the N Alt in 1973. I have stayed in the reserves and have retired as QM1. Good luck to all. |
| Riddle, David | ETN3 | Sep 1971 – Aug 3, 1973 | OE | Made a lot of great friends |
| Arnett, James Patrick | EN3 | Sep 1, 1971 – Sep 1, 1973 | A | I am a plank holder of the commissioning crew of the USS Trenton, commissioned in Bremerton, WA. If you were there, contact me. |
| DiPersia, Pascal "Pat" | FIREMAN | Sep 12, 1971 – May 30, 1973 | M | Entered ship right after accident, never even told my parents or fiance what happened. Very scared first time away from home. Left for Med. July 1972 made a lot of new friends and still keep in touch with Tom O'Connor. Now live in Delaware County, |
| Foster, Thomas | EN3 | Nov 1971 – Sep 1973 | A | I am a plank owner ,departed her in France.I remembered all the times in Cuba & missed all my friends I left behind in Cuba&Italy I remembered Crazy Carl.But most off all I my A gang Pals. Iworked on A/C equipment,boat&gig engineer. |
| Endsley, Alton | sa | Nov 1971 – 1972 | Boiler room | I was one of the precom crew members and commishond the ship. |
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