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USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3). 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 1396 crew members registered for the USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston, Jack | Quatermaster gunner | Jan 15, 1942 – Jan 20, 1945 | not sure | USS Belleau Wood Quarter Master Gunner living in Australia. Onboard during WW2 now an old WW2 veteran, cant be too many left. |
| Smith, Davidliezyl | 3 | Jun 18, 1954 – Jun 18, 1957 | 3 | Looking for crew members during 1990 base in the Philippines. |
| Privett, Theodore ( Teddy Bear ) | BM3 | Aug 1955 – | 1ST / 2ND | JM A PLANK OWER TEDDY BEAR PRECOMM CREW MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS TAPRIVETT55@GMAIL.COM |
| Glaskox, Carlos | 1974 – 1975 | Although I was not a crew member, I assisted in the construction while employed at Ingalls Shipbuilding. | ||
| Alan, Minyard | MM1 | 1976 – 1980 | A | Great ship, great crew. |
| Lowery, Charles | DCCS | Mar 1976 – Jun 1978 | r | served in the beginning of a fablous tour.what a beatiful lady. looking for any old crewmembers. |
| Inglis, Merrill | cw02 | Apr 1976 – May 1982 | Deck | I was the second ships Bos'n came aboard when she came to San Diego. One of the Best, sorry to see her meet such a fate |
| Garcia, Refugio | 1977 – 1981 | Supply | Aviation Storekeeper | |
| Ward, Tom | OS2 | 1977 – 1979 | OI | Plankowner |
| O'Connor, James | DS2 | 1977 – 1981 | CST | I Was the 2nd crew member assigned to Ships Precom at 32nd street. I have a lot of fond memories about the ship and the crew I served with. |
| McNeill, Charles/big Mc | SK-2 | 1977 – 1979 | Supply | I was one of the first crew members to report to Pre Com of the USS Belleau Wood in San Diego. Then to Mississippi. The Belleau Wood had a great crew. Plank Owner |
| Selby, Ronnie | MM1 | 1977 – 1979 | MAA | Plank owner |
| Carpenter, Bruce | AK3 | 1977 – 1980 | Supply | Plankowner From 32nd street to 9 months in Pascagoula I have to say I enjoyed every minute. I made great friends which I miss seeing every day. I am proud to have served with such a great crew. |
| Pimm, Brian | IC2 | 1977 – 1981 | MP:E | Plankowner.(How come I didn't get a piece?) I'd forgotten some of the names but the experience is forever etched. Very sad to hear about the sinking. Hope to hear from some of you. (not all) |
| Petty, Donald | ABF2 | 1977 – 1981 | V4 FUELS | Plank Owner Looking to talk to old shipmate e-mail me at dpetty_0014@fuse.net |
| Sciacca, Dennis | MM2 | 1977 – 1980 | A-Gang | Plank Owner. I had great times and experiences on both ships I was assigned to. While in Mississippi waiting for her completion we had a bowling team named Largest Handicap Around (LHA). |
| Smallwood, Kenneth | GMG3 | 1977 – 1978 | Gunnery, Combat Systems | Precom Crew looking for old Combat System buddys, FTM's GMG's Ken Smallwood kwsmallwood@cox.net home 619-443-8754 |
| Lovecchio, Don | ABF2 | Feb 1977 – Feb 1980 | V-4 | |
| Jacobsen, Michael/jake | E3 boatswains mate | Mar 1, 1977 – Sep 5, 1980 | boatswains mate | |
| Artis, M. Detroit | ASHAN | Mar 31, 1977 – Mar 31, 1980 | AIMD | I would lvoe to see some of the guys from the basketball team and my buddies from supply. Does anyone know where Jimmy Jones or Nick(DK5) is these days. If so, please email me sitra_d@live.com |
| Grizzle, Donald | ABH-3 | Apr 29, 1977 – Aug 28, 1979 | flight deck | One of the best memories of my life and sure do miss it.Some of the best friends a man could have had. I would like to see some of my friends that was a board and hope all are doing well.It was a great ship and a great e |
| Mattia, Anthony | EN-2 | May 8, 1977 – Dec 12, 1980 | A-Gang engeerning | I was a member of the original crew "Plank Owner" I was assigned to A-Gang all Good Guys. Robert Pavone, Keith Halligan, Danny Bolton, Billy Potter and of course Marty, there are many more, Please get in touch!!! |
| Brauckmiller, Donaldd | MA-1 | Jun 1, 1977 – 1980 | MA | Initially was an AC-1, but cross rated to MA-1 |
| Mize, William R | e-4 | Jul 21, 1977 – Sep 12, 1980 | aviation storekeeper | i wish someone from the ship anyone would e-mail me i would love to hear from them especially fugee or lopez or montoya |
| Zuckerman, Scott | GMC2 | Aug 11, 1977 – 1981 | Weapons Guns | Good times, Still dream about the old girl now in davy jones locker. Hoping my old buddies and all crew member are still afloat. |
| Kyle, Lenny | EM3 | Aug 28, 1977 – Oct 1, 1981 | engineering | 4 long years, great Westpac, met great sailors. |
| Cahill, Dale | GMG2 | Oct 18, 1977 – Oct 18, 1982 | G | |
| Goetz, Tom | GMG3 | 1978 – 1980 | Plankowner | |
| Duchnick, Stan | YN2 | 1978 – 1981 | X | Plankowner, also served aboard as the first Engineering Department Logroom Yeoman and was the person who typed the first SORM (Ship's Organization and Regulations's Manual). |
| Hyson, Ronald | RMC | 1978 – 1980 | Comm | Plankowner |
| Muzio, Michael | EN2 | 1978 – 1984 | Plankowner, reported aboard as an EN2 and served as an MA1 my last year aboard. | |
| Chrzaszcz, Joe | ABH3 | 1978 – 1980 | Hangar Deck/Flight Deck | Proud Plankowner-Great bunch of guys! Would Like to hear from any plankowner |
| Cahill, Dale | GMG2 | 1978 – Oct 20, 1982 | g | plank owner |
| Thomas, Phillip | ICC(SW) | 1978 – 1982 | E & OPS | Plank Owner. Part of first group of enlisted to earn their Surface Warfare pin on board. Really enjoyed my time onboard, lots of great people and places. |
| Emerson, Ken | HT 3 | 1978 – Jun 1981 | R | Plankowner. Good friends, good times, many laps on the flight deck, many. Went to the decom and saw old buddies. Sad indeed. Also went to do some other stuff, my warrior phase. Email : kjemerson@yahoo.com kenneth.j.emerson@boeing.com |
| Franklin, Keith | ABH-3 | 1978 – | V-3 | PLANK OWNER |
| Gallegos, John | GYSGT USMC | 1978 – 1980 | NLFS | PLANK OWNER OPERATIONS CHIEF NUCLEOUS LANDING FORCE STAFF ALSO DID A WESTPAC TOUR WITH HER AND LEYTE GULF P.I. SGTMAJ, RET. |
| McCollum, Brad - Mac | YN2 | 1978 – Apr 15, 1982 | X | Plank owner. I came across this site, and about fell out of my chair when I saw that they sank the BW. For some reason, this really bothered me. It's good to see some names I haven't thought about for years. Later, shipmates... |
| Schwabe, Mark | DM 3 | 1978 – 1981 | OZ | Plank Owner,Precomm Baracks 57 then to Litton Ship Yards. I was the ship's darftsman up on the 04 level. Sad to the Big Girl go. She was a great ride (metaphorically speaking). Had a lot of great ship mates and good times. |
| Wiederhold, Anthony (Tony) | ABH-3 | 1978 – 1982 | v-1 | i think i miss the old girl would like to visit her some day but its to late now |
| Pacana, Rich | ABCM | 1978 – 1980 | V-1 | Precom Pascagoula |
| Myers, Scott | ABH-3 | 1978 – 1980 | V1 | PLANKOWNER : SAD TO HEAR ABOUT THE SINKING OF THE "WOOD" SHE WAS A GREAT SHIP WITH THE BEST BUNCH OF SHIPMATES. |
| Dolan, Michael | OS3 | 1978 – 1980 | OI | Plankowner |
| O'Dear, Richard | OS2 | 1978 – 1980 | OI | Nothing like outliving a warship to make you feel your age. |
Morris, Wayne  | MSSA | 1978 – Jan 1981 | supply | Plankowner. My time aboard "THE WOOD" was a very intersting time of my life. I met & hung out with some great people and had some times I will never forget. Big "E", Yancy, MC Berry, Powell, DK Nick, Tony "T", Mc Gill ju |
| Cunningham, Glenn | ABH-1 | 1978 – 1982 | Precom, V-1, V-3 | Best ship in the fleet. Had the time of my life. Sad to hear the old girl is gone. Had a good time driving the "tilley" during the canal trip and for reftra. Great time on the first westpac. |
| Jaume, John | SK3 | 1978 – 1979 | S1 | |
| Enriquez, Jose | PN3 | 1978 – 1982 | PERSONNEL OFFICE | PLANK-OWNER, STARTED AS A "AB" - MADE PN2 IN THE RESERVES - I WAS SHOCK TO FIND OUT THE SHIP WAS DECOMMISSION AND SUNK IN 2006. I HAD A GREAT TIME SERVING ON BOARD. SHE WAS MY FIRST JOB. SERVED WITH A LOT OF GOOD MEN. |
| Schmidt, Gary / Dusty | E-6/YN1 | 1978 – 1980 | X/Admin/Legal | PLANKOWNER. Lot's of fond memories of Mississippi, Panama Canal, SDiego, etc. Retired after 21 years in Uncle Sam's Canoe club. Currently reside in Ontario, Oregon. Hello and good health wishes to all former shipmates. |
| Anderson, Jim "Andy" | AK3 | 1978 – 1980 | Supply S-6 Div | proud plank owner, had a great time on board and made a lot of friends that i think of often. DP3 Jacobs, DP3 Castonguay, SK Bob Collins, phipps and Mueller |
| Taylor, Robert | RM2-RMC | 1978 – 1981 | CR | |
| Allen, Bryan | EN2 | 1978 – 1981 | Enginnering A Gang | Plank owner, nick name Al. Spent much time in the forward diesel. Married my California girl, Ruth, in 79 & kept her all these years. Lots of good times with good people in my years on board. bryan_ruth79@hotmail.com |
| Qualls, James | RM2-RMC | 1978 – 1980 | CR | Precomm, Plankowner....Best platform ever worked on...Bless all the shipmates I served with.... |
| Darnell, John | Ltjg | 1978 – 1980 | Second Division | Yeah, Steve, I remember Hayes. Favorite saying from that ship: "Big ship, little crew! Merry Christmas! Turn To!" My most enduring anecdote comes from that ship--about a wetting down and a LCDR's-mm-attentive wife. |
| Iannotti, Giuliano | dt3 | 1978 – 1978 | dental | |
| Maurer, John | IC2 | 1978 – 1981 | E | Great ship. Good times. Lifelong memories-mostly good a few bad but hell that's life...had many a great party with the IC gang. From the pre-comm to Pascagoula back to San Diego Plankowner |
| Altic, Mike | PC1 | 1978 – | x | PRE-COMM RAN THE POST OFFICE |
| Tremblay, Ronald | DPSN/DP2 | 1978 – 1982 | OD | |
| Spicer, Dan | Ht2 | 1978 – 1979 | Engineering | Hi Chuck. |
| Stibitz, Mark | MS3 | 1978 – 1980 | Supply | Was looking for Frank Lopez .. a buddy of mine aboard ship. He worked in supply. Was just wondering how he was doing and where he's at. |
| Garcia, Greg | AN | 1978 – 1980 | V-4 | What a great ship and great time. I remember all the guys, and would love to hear from you. Precom unit, Pascagoula, and the CO was Capt. T.C. Steele. I ended up staying in the Navy and retired an AMSC. I now live in OK. |
| Holecek, Harold "Ralph" | BTC | 1978 – 1980 | B | Plank Owner. Good Liberty in Pascagoula, MS! Had a great MPA, Ike Svennson! |
| McIntosh, Tracy | ABH3 | 1978 – 1981 | V1 | Part of Pre-Commissioning. ABH3 Yellow Shirt. Had a blast and met some great folks. Reach out anytime tracyamcintosh@gmail.com |
| McGill, Michael | Shipserice man | 1978 – 1980 | S 3 | Made ever lasting friends. |
| Fuller, Patrick | QM2 | Jan 1978 – Oct 1982 | Navigation | Right out of high school, 19 years old and driving an aircraft carrier, how cool is that. Made the first West-Pac, MMMMMMM the Phillipines. I've also made some lasting friendships, sad to see the old girl go, she will be missed |
| Barclay, Randy | asm2 | Jan 1978 – Oct 1979 | aimd im-4 | plank owner good times in GSE, still not believing she's been sunk, and the tarawa is still around |
| Bolts, Mark | ABH-3 | Jan 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1981 | Had some great times in V-3 andV-1 Div. | |
| Armstrong, Joseph | ET2 | Jan 10, 1978 – May 10, 1980 | Combat System (OE) | Plankowner. Joined crew as Pre-Com in San Diego. Flew to Kessler AFB Aug '78. Head of RADAR shop until San Diego. Left ship & Navy at Ammo load out at Seal Beach. MC Long, DSC Lohr and CIC/ET gang. Graet crew! |
| Bechtel, Mike | QMCS | Feb 1978 – May 1981 | NAVIGATION | PLANK OWNER, SERVED ABOARD HER AS A CHIEF AND ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT, GREAT CREW AND SHIP, LEFT HER ON THE FIRST DEPLOYMENT IN DIEGO GARCIA. |
| Stephen, White | LCDR | Feb 1978 – Aug 1981 | Comm, Pers and Weps | I too was a Plank Owner, earned my SWO pin on that ship! Was on her for the First WestPac in 1981 and the year long overhaul in Long Beach...any one remember J.C Hayes??? How could you not. |
| Brown, Delanian | OS2 | Feb 1978 – Sep 1981 | ||
| Ferrari, Michael | Intelligence Specialist Second Class (IS2) | Feb 1978 – 1980 | OZ Division | I just found out that my Lady went down. I was devastated. I had a lot of friends onboard. I was particularly saddened because I am the one who designed the ship's Coat-Of-Arms. She was really a part of me. |
| Fisher, Ken | BT1 | Feb 1978 – Dec 20, 1980 | B DIV. | PLANK OWNER HAD A LOT OF GREAT GUYS TO WORK WITH AND LEARN FROM |
| Ludwig, Jeff | OSSA - OS1(SW) | Feb 1978 – Jul 1985 | OI | Plank owner |
| Trujillo, Alex | IC2 | Feb 12, 1978 – Feb 12, 2002 | E | Trying to get in touch with any plankowners from E-Division. Forward IC |
| Burton, Ronald Burt | ABFAN | Feb 28, 1978 – Mar 30, 1980 | V-4 | looking for shipmates my email is ronaldburton@live.com drop me a line |
| Lynn, Jon | HM3 | Mar 1978 – May 1980 | Medical | Precom crew. Plank owner. I remember commissioning day very clearly, and still have pictures from it. We painted the emblem in the medical triage area. Wondering if it was there at the end...Best memories are of those characters that made up medical |
| Asher, Jim | EM4 | Mar 1978 – Jul 1981 | Eng | Plank Owner. Had a blast on many of our trips. |
| Kohn III, Alfred ( Chip ) | SM1 | Mar 1, 1978 – Jan 10, 1982 | Comm / Plank Owner | I had a great time on the USS Belleau Wood. Still in contact with Lee Hill ( Pecker Checker ) Alex Gonzalez ( RM2 ) and David Lawrence ( RMSN ) Living in Atlanta, Georgia. Work in the Supply Chain/Logistics |
| Iordanides, Paul | ET2 | Mar 17, 1978 – Dec 15, 1981 | Combat Systems | Precom crew in San Diego. Pascagoula through the canal to San Diego. A year in Long Beach, a couple trips to Mazalan, Westpac 1981. Good crew. Hangin out in Comm repair (5342) or Radar repair 5510,Good Memories! |
| Leonard, Arrington (Lenny) | BT2 | Mar 18, 1978 – Apr 20, 1982 | B Division | I was the only one that actually had a brother on the ship at the same time. My brother was a Quartermaster and I was a BT. It was funny that we were able to be assigned to the same ship, after the Sullivan Brothers. |
| Silvey, Tom | ET1 | Apr 1978 – Sep 1980 | Combat Systems | I had a great time while serving in this ship. I met and worked with a great group of people. |
| Chandler, Billy | MM2 | Apr 1978 – Dec 1, 1979 | A-Gang | Was member of pre-com, and plank owner. Took her through the canal to San Diego when we ripped the top off one of the houses beside the canal. She was in dry dock after shake-down cruise when I was dicharged from the Navy. |
| Castonguay, :patrick | DP3 | Apr 1978 – Sep 1980 | OS | Plank-Owner |
| Gearhart, Wynn | HT | Apr 1978 – Jan 1981 | repair | plank owner. i am trying to get in touch with anybody that was on the belleau wood during this same time period. email me at sleepawaycamper@msn.com |
| Leonard, Eddie / Wheels | QM3 / QM2(SW) / QM1 (SW) | Apr 1978 – Jun 1983 | NAV | PLANK OWNER-Precom 4/78/Comm 9/78 QM3 to QM1(SW). 2 WestPac Cruises, SHELLBACK --Enjoyed time aboard. Left Jun 83 Instructor school then RTC GL as CC. Brother BT / Brothers FC's Veite. contact me at chief_usn24@yahoo.com |
| Kohmuench, Jeff (Zonker) | SKC | Apr 8, 1978 – Jan 9, 1982 | S1 | |
| Islas, Frank | SM1 (AW) | Apr 10, 1978 – Dec 30, 1981 | Communications | Hope to hear from some of my shipmates. Need to talk to some of you "if you remember me". |
| Bolton, Dan | MM3 | May 1978 – Jan 1981 | i had a great time aboard. i'm hoping for a ships reunion someday. | |
| Harville, Ronald | MS2 | May 1978 – May 1980 | S-2 | Plankowner |
| Barlow, Brent | EM2 | May 1978 – Sep 13, 1981 | E | plankowner spent 2 months in mississippi on compartment checkoff that was good duty |
| Inks, John | HT1 | May 1978 – Oct 1981 | R | Precom Member and plank owner, looking for Chuck Lowery HT1 or any old shipmates. click on and send me an e-mail with your phone number. |
| Hathcock, Larry | AO2 | May 1978 – Nov 1981 | Combat Systems | Pre Com crew and proud Plank Owner. Was a great ship and crew. |
| Ferguson, JB | SR - MCPO - RETIRED! | May 1978 – Nov 1980 | Supply | PLANKOWNER!! Reported as a Seaman Recruit: Retired with 20 plus years as MCPO. |
| McIntosh, Tracy | ABH-3 | May 1978 – Jan 1981 | Flight Deck | Enjoyed making many friends |
| Elsea, David | ET3 | May 1978 – Feb 1981 | CS | Plank owner. Joined the crew in 1978. Made the cruse through he canal. Endured the sea trials. Was reassigned just before her first WP cruise. Great crew. |
| Wilson, Mark | IC2 | May 1, 1978 – Jan 15, 1981 | E | Plank Owner |
| Hughes, James | IC2 | May 1, 1978 – Sep 10, 1981 | E | Plank Owner- Many good times on board. Many great people, many great times, many great memories |
| Nation, Jerry | MM1 / C | May 1, 1978 – May 15, 1981 | A | Plank Owner Looking for other Plank Owners |
| Vilicich, Nicholas | HT1 | May 13, 1978 – Sep 30, 1983 | R | Plankowner, it was sad to see the ship go down a place I called home for five years. |
| Hall, Patrick | BM2 | May 18, 1978 – Jun 18, 1981 | first | i am a plankownerand fell in love with the wood the day i saw her, she was the best amphib in the navy, and had the best crew to bring a ship out of miss. |
| Clark, Norville | MMC | May 19, 1978 – Oct 10, 1983 | P | plankowner |
| Thomas, Leonard | ET1 | Jun 1978 – Dec 1981 | Combat Systems | Plank Owner. Arrived as part of the pre-commissioning crew in San Diego and flew to Pascagoula for final equipment installation and test. Great team in Combat Systems, MCPO Long, and many others were great. |
| Ritchie, Tom | MS1 | Jun 1978 – Mar 1982 | S-2 | I still say the frist time a saw the belleua woods, it look like a shoe box with a bow on it. But it was a good ship to sever on. |
| Calahan, Don | IC2 | Jun 1978 – Jan 1981 | MP and E | Had a great time aboard the Wood. Recently attended the Decommissioning Ceremony at 32nd St. Saw some old friends who have gotten grey, and put on the pounds, just like me. Look forward to a reunion in the not-so-distant future. |
| Petty, Grant | AG2 | Jun 1978 – Aug 4, 1980 | OA | Plankowner. I was stunned and saddened by the news that, as of July 2006, the Belleau Wood is now at the bottom of the ocean. My two years on that ship are a big part of who I am today. |
| Rhodes, Bill | HM3 | Jun 1978 – Jul 1981 | Medical | Sank as a target? What a waste it was polishing her it seems. Pre-Com Crew. Plank Owner. |
| Gibson, Dennis | ICC | Jun 1978 – Sep 1981 | E | Plankowner. I believe she was the best ship I served on and the crew one of the best I served with too. I've been fortunate enough to contact several shipmates since retiring and though we may have greyed and grown, you're still #1. |
| Pomerantz, Mark | ET2 | Jun 1978 – Apr 1982 | CSE | On board from precomm in San Diego, to Pascagoula, thru yards , first wetpac, and on....many many memories. Goos ship, answered all bells, and great crew. Drop me a line sometime, guys! MBPomerantz@aol.com |
| Montoya, Clarence | SKSN | Jun 1, 1978 – 1983 | S-1 | My first Ship and did enjoy my tour, when I was not getting in trouble! Hey Collins! |
| Wing, Scott | AT3-AT1 | Jun 1, 1978 – Nov 26, 1982 | AIMD | AIMD Calibration Lab. Plank owner. Shellback. |
| Caldera, Robert Cadillac | ABF-3 | Jun 14, 1978 – Mar 13, 1982 | V-4 | Best years of my life were in the Navy with all the great people I met from all over the states.My e-mail is robert.caldera@amedd.army.mil feel free to drop me a line. look foward to hearing from you. |
| Martin, David | AVIATION STOREKEEPER | Jun 15, 1978 – Dec 11, 1981 | S-6 THEN IM-1 | I Remember all the firsts that were accomplished on her. Commissioning Day, watching the polish melt off your shoes, and several shipmates passing out. The 1st day of WestPac-81, with the 20 foot seas at Pt Loma was extra fun, Most enjoyable cruise. |
| Hoth, Michael | OS1 | Jun 15, 1978 – Apr 1980 | OI | Precom in San Diego then commissioning at Ingalls Pascagoula. One of the best ships and crews I had the privilege to serve with. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Ludwikowski, Jeff | ASHAN | Jun 20, 1978 – Oct 27, 1981 | AIMD | Good Times - Good People Too bad the old girl is gone would have been nice to see her one more time. Would be fun to hear from anyone from the old shop |
| Chapman, Wayne | PC3 | Jun 22, 1978 – Nov 20, 1980 | POST OFFICE | I CAME TO SAN DIEGO FROM SUBIC. I WAS PRE-COM AND A PLANK OWNER. I HAD A GREAT TIME WITH A GREAT CREW ON A GREAT SHIP. I MISS HER AND I THINK OF ALL OF YOU OFTEN. FAREWELL USS BELLEAUWOOD. |
| Acord, Richard | OS1/C | Jun 29, 1978 – Oct 28, 1980 | OI Divison | Plank owner on the ship when built at Ingils |
| Lewis, Jessie L. | RM2 | Jul 1978 – Aug 1980 | CR | Plank owner |
| Bowen, Mark | BT2 | Jul 1978 – Nov 1979 | MP | PLANKOWNER |
| Wible, Forrest | DSC | Jul 1978 – Jun 1980 | Great ship. Part od pre-com crew. I was able to ride the ship on its last transit from Seattle to San Diego in 95. | |
| Seymore, Milton | RM2 | Jul 1978 – Jul 1980 | COMM | |
| Tokarski, Stephen | ET2 | Jul 1978 – Feb 1982 | CSE1 | |
| Rock Jr, Lawrence | ABF-3 | Jul 1, 1978 – Apr 3, 1982 | V-4 | Plank Owner. Looking forward to talking to you guys! |
| Lange, Randy | AZ2 | Jul 15, 1978 – Jan 20, 1980 | AIMD | Plank Owner. Great ship with fond memories. Sorry to see her go. |
| Moore, Robert "Trusty Rusty" | EN2 | Aug 1978 – May 1984 | Eng. "A" EAO2 | Original crew; Three WestPacs, Panama Canal Transit, so much more! I miss the slow, steady rolls at sea. Still work on diesels to this day--trains, buses, trucks, cars. I travel to Panama regularly. Hope to hear from fellow LHA-3 crewmembers. RCM :) |
| Mlodoch, Rich | DS1 | Aug 1978 – Jul 18, 1982 | Electronics Maintenance | I was part of the commisioning crew. Spent my GQ time in the computer room or the Motor Generator Room (after I pissed off the LPO somehow). Never let on that I LIKED the MG room better. No ref tra drills down there!! |
| Kelley, Rich | LT | Aug 1978 – Mar 1980 | OA | Proud to be a plankowner. Anyone remember the Canal Transit? |
| Jones, Bill | MM1 | Aug 1978 – Jun 1979 | A Hydraulic Shop | |
| Luchinski, Dan | MSSN | Aug 1978 – Sep 1981 | S-2 | |
| Smith, Roy | ICFN | Aug 1978 – Oct 14, 1981 | E | Only ship I served on in my Navy Career. Good time and great people to work with. Looking to find other Plankowners. |
| Vernacchia, Frank | EN2 | Aug 1978 – Aug 1980 | A-Gang | The more time that passes, the sweeter it gets! |
| Paasch, Scotty | EN3 | Aug 1, 1978 – Aug 20, 1980 | A Gang | Commisioning Crew. Plank owner. Came fresh from Diego garcia. I remember carving our names into the floor of the engine shop. Way in the corner next to the dunk tank. Hello tardif. Still remember the 14 foot triumph chopper! |
| Massie, Malcolm (Buck) | MAJOR, USMC | Aug 1, 1978 – Sep 1, 1980 | Air Operations Officer | a sad end to a great ship. I was a Plankowner in her, home away from home for two good years. |
| Patton, Johnny | PO3 | Aug 1, 1978 – Feb 1, 1982 | V4 | PLANKOWNER.HAD A GREAT TIME. WHERES ALL THE PLANK OWNERS AND MY PIECE OF THE KEEL? johnny.patton@dallascityhall.com |
| May, Roy | DS-2 | Aug 1, 1978 – Apr 1, 1980 | OE04 | Plankowner (guess I'll have to go to diving school after all) |
| Harvey, Mike | Airman (TD2) | Aug 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1980 | V-1 | Crash crew, was there for commissioning and de-commissioning. Very sad. |
| Collins, Robert | SK3 | Aug 1, 1978 – Sep 23, 1980 | S-1 Stores Division | PLANK OWNER Looking for anyone who served in Supply Divions S-1 thru S-7. Garcia, Montoya, Phipps, Anderson(Andy or James). I would love to hear from any of you guys. |
| Collins, Robert (Bob) | SK3 | Aug 1, 1978 – Sep 1980 | S-1 Stores Division | My best tour Had the time of my life! I would do it all over again. AK3 James Anderson, SK3 Phipps, SK2 Mueller and so many others. Retired after 20 yrs as SKC/SS! Can you believe that? Submarines with SKCS Komenench! |
| Daunais, Robert | ET-2 | Aug 23, 1978 – May 1, 1983 | Combat Systems | |
| Brett, John | AN/E-3 | Sep 1978 – | Fuels | |
| Rivera, Richard | DP3 | Sep 1978 – Feb 8, 1982 | 1st then, OD | Plankowner |
| Keller, Howard | ET2 | Sep 1978 – Feb 1981 | Combat Systems Electronics | Plankowner. Waved goodbye from the pier when she deployed for her 1st Westpac. |
| Davis, Ted | MM2 | Sep 1978 – Oct 1979 | MP Division | Great time on the Belleau Wood! Precom unit. |
| Sellers, Marty | EWC | Sep 7, 1978 – Jun 1, 1981 | PRECOM UNIT | My name is Sarah (Sam) Sellers and I am the widow of Marty Sellers. Since he was a plank owner I felt his name should be added. And would like to hear from anyone that served with him the grandchildren would love this. |
| Lay, John "Easy Lay" | MR3 | Sep 23, 1978 – Feb 13, 1980 | R2 | Hello fellow PlankOwners! Sorry to see that our ship is now sunk. Wish I has known before she went down. I'm pissed off! On a more pleasant note, it would be nice to hear from old friends. |
| Anter, Joe | BM3 | Sep 23, 1978 – Jan 6, 1981 | 2nd | Never left the fram till I join the navy. Learn alot. Met some people I will never forget. I was not going to be a Lifer but the Belleau made a big inpack on me. |
| Jarrell, Steve | abh 3 | Sep 23, 1978 – Feb 3, 1981 | air dept | best time of my life |
| Jarrell, Steve | ABHAN | Sep 26, 1978 – Feb 16, 1982 | air | good times... |
| Hosford, Sven Hosford | JO3 | Oct 1978 – Oct 1980 | CCTV | Plankowner. I ran the TV station and did the Journalist thing. Did the first Hawaii trip and two trips up the west coast. Spent 9 months in Long Beach. Left the ship to go to AFRTS - Azores. Had many great friends onboard. |
| Roe, Mike | AE1 | Oct 1978 – Jun 1980 | AIMD | PLANKOWNER. I was the senior aircrewman assigned to fly in the ships UH1N Heuy (WOODSTOCK). We maintained the helo and flew various types of missions. SAR, mail runs and Holy Helo were some of the duties. Next stop USS PELELIU LHA5 PRECOM. |
| Miller, Bob | AZ3 | Nov 1978 – Dec 1981 | AIMD | Came on board as an AZ3, departed three years later. Set up AIMD's Tech Library, while the two E-6's watched me. |
| Gibson, Henry | IC2 | Nov 15, 1978 – Sep 11, 1981 | E / OZ | Very sad to hear about BW as a target. Pulled my cruise book for the first wespac. Found alot of names on this list and there pictures in the book. Great memorys. |
| Irvin, Richard (Dick Or Doc) | DS1 | Nov 22, 1978 – Apr 5, 1982 | Combat Systems-Technical | Best ship I ever served on. Great times! Send me an email if you remember and I'll send my phone and we'll talk. Dick Irvin |
| Bachman, Robert Aka Barracuda Or Cuda | BT3 | Dec 1978 – May 1981 | Main Propullsion | I am still Best friends with Henry Gibson IC2 after 30 years. We lost contact for the first 19 of thoses years. Jerry Thomas where are you? Good luck to all that served. |
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