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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Tarawa (LHA 1). 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 1040 crew members registered for the USS Tarawa (LHA 1).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 | 1990 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – 2002 | 2003 – 2004 | 2005 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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McLarty, John | BT2 | 1990 – 1990 | MP | desert strom cruise then returned to LHA 3 |
Apple, Jerry | Lcpl/E-3 | 1990 – 1991 | 5 meb/ships platoon | |
Smith, Smith | MS1 | 1990 – 1992 | S-2 / Supply / Food Service/ Galley Leading Petty Officer | Great Ship, Great times. |
Goodwin, Richard | MS2 | 1990 – 1992 | S2 | Served as galley captain in general mess prior to managing the Wardroom Mess. |
Clift, Jason | AC2 | 1990 – Apr 1, 1994 | Operations | |
Anderson, Ty | os3 | 1990 – Jun 16, 1993 | ops | Great memories and friends that i will never forget! |
Pownell, John | ACC | 1990 – 1993 | OC | |
Tavernia, Adam / Tav ![]() | E-3 | Jan 1, 1990 – Feb 1, 1992 | Deck Dept. - 3rd Division | Some of my fondest memories, defining moments in my youth were aboard LHA-1. If you remeber me please email me. Does anyone know how to reach out to the follwing guys...Tommy Bellon, Brad Swith, TJ, ot Starnes? |
Cole, Richard | HT2 | Jan 12, 1990 – Mar 23, 1993 | Repair | |
Mueller, Jack | OS2 | Jan 29, 1990 – Mar 23, 1993 | OI | |
Daluga, Brian | IT1(EXW) | Feb 1, 1990 – Jul 1, 1992 | OI | Fun times in OI Division when I was an OS back then. Changed rates to RM in 00, which then became IT in 02. Currently serving at SEAL Team 17 in Coronado, CA. Deployed to Al Asad Iraq with SEAL Team 7 Mar - Sep 09. Will retire in Apr 11. |
Ives, Robert | GMG2 | Feb 2, 1990 – Feb 2, 1994 | Combat Systems | I enjoyed my tour on the Tarawa. Loved being a Gunnersmate. I currently work for the Dept. Of Army as a Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance at Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, CA. |
Williams, Jeremy | AG2 | Mar 1990 – Aug 1991 | OA | Who remembers the aft aircraft elevator, loaded w/ ordnance, collapsing into the Hanger Deck while onloading in Long Beach Harbor ??? |
Garner, Johnny R | E5 | Mar 10, 1990 – Apr 10, 1992 | Radioman | How irnoic, I served aboard this ship with one of the original plank owner. |
Plotner, Marc A | ABH 1 | Mar 15, 1990 – Jun 26, 2001 | V-1 | |
McClurkin, Robert | CPL USMC | Apr 1990 – Apr 1992 | Aviation Ordnance | I was one of thirteen Marines that was ship's company during this time period. |
Walker, Terance | MSSN | Apr 10, 1990 – Jun 28, 1993 | supply | the best ms for the 4yr on tarawa and will allways be. had lots of fun on the T, i'll allways remember . as for msc brandon i know you didnt like me but your ass knew i was the best cook to hit the chiefs mess on the tarawa.lol |
Glasgow, Richard/rick | SH1 | Apr 21, 1990 – Jul 1, 1995 | Supply | Great Shipmates |
Glasgow, Richard | SH1 | Apr 21, 1990 – Jul 1, 1995 | s-3 | |
Usery, Michael | ITC | May 3, 1990 – Jan 23, 1993 | CR | First ship and the best of memories. Still enjoy thinking back at the cast of characters. |
Williams, Jason | RM3 | Aug 1990 – Aug 1994 | CR | Good ship, good times. |
Gandia, Carlos | RM3 | Aug 1990 – Jan 10, 1994 | CR | Great memories!! Made some Great friends.. |
Williams, Jason | itc | Aug 10, 1990 – Aug 10, 1994 | cr | |
Strand, Cade | AN | Aug 20, 1990 – May 20, 1993 | V1 | |
Williams, Jason | ITC | Aug 31, 1990 – Aug 1994 | CR | |
Lautzenheiser, Bruce | RMCS(SW) | Sep 1990 – May 1992 | Radio | This is my Father, He passed away in July 2019. |
Goudron, Michael | ABH3 | Sep 1, 1990 – Jun 1, 1992 | Flight Tower | I will never forget the comradery and the long hours during Desert Storm. One of the most memorable times of my life. Sad to hear the Tarawa was decommissioned. |
Robinette, Paul | ABH 3 | Sep 23, 1990 – Feb 1993 | V 3 v 1 | Gettin banged up with all my boys- dancin at the east coast club- mojo/bullfrog... Gettin fukd up in a car accident...and long beach dry dock... Flight quaters forever- the "rat whole" Just great times... |
Weber, Judd | AIRMAN | Oct 1990 – Oct 1992 | abf(fuel | The best time of my life. Good ship to be on. |
Moomey, Shawn | E-4/EN3 | Oct 1990 – Aug 14, 1994 | ||
Hiatt, Branden | ABH3 | Oct 10, 1990 – Jul 6, 1993 | V-1 Flight Deck Crash and Salvage | Just was surfing the memmories and thinking of the guys from days on the Tarawa. Hope all is going well for guys like Mic, Hall, Mac, Boyd and McCasslin. |
Boyd, J | AN | Oct 23, 1990 – Jul 8, 1993 | V3 | Desert Shield/Storm. So many memories, great ship. Wish I had more pictures. Lost a couple rolls of film in Subic late 90-91. |
Baca, Tony | E3/LCpl | Nov 1990 – Aug 1991 | HQSVCCO, S-1 | Hello Devil dogs and shipmates. I worked in the Admin/S-1 shop for 5th MEB with GySgt Hildago, Morgan, Sgt Fitz, Sgt Postert, LCpl Picklo & LCpl Taylor. |
Seay, Joseph | BT3 | Nov 1, 1990 – Oct 20, 1995 | EBO2 | Man i cant believe the names im seeing and yes who could forget the steam leak back aft before pulling into port in 92 off west pack . how is btfn goings was his name.I think we were the only ship running on 1 screw. |
Goudron, Michael | ABH3 | Nov 1, 1990 – Jun 1, 1992 | Air Department | The experience of a lifetime. Wouldn’t trade it for the world. |
Nercessian, Darius | E-3 | Nov 2, 1990 – Oct 14, 1992 | DECK DEPARTMENT | To my boys from Deck depatment, Arthur Black, or My boys in Aviation Boatsmate - Edwin Martinez.. been trying to reach u guys through Facebook.. Mauricio also,,.. I was there during Persian Gulf war.. |
Casteen, Ellis "Ed" | SM1 | Nov 15, 1990 – Oct 15, 1991 | Comm | The floating TURD!! Worst command EVER!!! |
Kegley, Hank | GYSGT/E7 | Nov 20, 1990 – Jun 30, 1991 | G-3 PLANS 5th MEB CE | |
Jones, Jeffery | SM | Dec 1990 – Apr 1991 | COMM | Served onboard as a recalled reservist during Desert Shield / Storm in the gulf.. |
Corfield, Joe | BT3 | Dec 1, 1990 – Dec 15, 1993 | MP1 | forever a sea going snipe |
Haws, Matt | SM2 | Dec 1, 1990 – Apr 1, 1993 | CS | I was a much better signalman, and far saltier, than SM2 Bryant. |
Rivas, Carmelo | Lance Corporal | Dec 1, 1990 – Jul 1, 1991 | HMLA-169 / Ships platoon / Combat Cargo | Hey, are Marines allowed on this website? I sure love my memories of the Tarawa and her crew. A very accommodating ship with plenty of ice cream socials! Hope all is well with all you Desert Storm Vets. |
Corfield, Joe | E-4/ BT3 | Dec 1, 1990 – Dec 1994 | MP-2 | had a blast with y'all and glad to share the Desert Shield/Storm experience with you. |
Wempe, Patrick | E-4 | Dec 28, 1990 – Sep 20, 1994 | Deck | Made great friends and enjoyed my time on the Tarawa. Mosty trying to avoid BMC Totten.... as he was always wanting us to get "Hot" on what ever we were doing. Great Memories and wish I was in touch with more buddies. |
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