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Oak Ridge (ARDM 1) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the Oak Ridge (ARDM 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 226 crew members registered for the Oak Ridge (ARDM 1).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1977 | 1978 – 1985 | 1986 – 1992 | 1993 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Patch, Anthony (Tony)SN1963 – Feb 1966decksandblasting sub all night and painting .The last year I got to run LCMs .I'm from MI and got 4 mon. extension of duty. I remember Clifford Thompson (MI).Ray Kolar (NJ) in the crane.Jerry Bridgewater (IN),Joe Palmer (CA)
Cronin, JosephEM31963 – 1965E DivisionI was on the ship while it was rebuilt in the Charleston Shipyards and then on the trip to Rota. Was transferred off in 1965 and sent to the USS Shangri la in Jacksonville Florida for a med cruise . Discharged in 1966
Ollivierra, NeilIC21963 – 1965ELECTRICALI WAS ONE OF THE COMMISSIONING CREW AND ENDURED THE TOW ACROSS THE OCEAN TO ROTA, SPAIN. ENJOYED PARTYING AND TRAVELING IN SPAIN THROUGH 09/1965 WHEN I LEFT THE NAVY. HAVE SOME GREAT MEMORIES.
Worley, KennethSN1964 – 1965first
Thompson, CliffordSFM-21964 – 1966ShipfittersLooking for some of the names I can remember: Robert Meckenberg NY Ray Dybus NJ Warren Sarenson CT Ray Koler NJ Butch Gillian KS Red Hamman CO Kenneth Mayard NY
Schwartzkopf, Ron (Ski)MM2May 1964 – Aug 1966AWorked with a good group of sailors.Enjoyed travel in Spain with my buddies. Had some good times in Rota and on the base. Had a good time at the gun club.Taking the LCM back to the ship was challageing at times.
Garcia, RaoulDC2Jun 1964 – Mar 1967DCRETIRED IN 1982. LIVING IN FLORIDA.
Morrison, RogerMR3Sep 1964 – Sep 1966A
Meckenberg, RobertPN3Jan 1965 – Jan 1967SHIPS OFFICEWORKED IN THE SHIPS OFFICE FROM 1965 TO 1967 WHEN THE OAK RIDGE WAS AT ROTA SPAIN. BE GOOD TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY THAT WAS THERE AT THAT TIME.
McFarland, Eddiemm3Mar 1965 – 1966machinist matelooking for anyone who was on the uss oak ridge in '65 or '66.
White, WilliamMM3Nov 1, 1965 – Dec 1, 1997AI was aboard the Oak Ridge for about 2 Years while it was at Rota Spain.
Wade, FrankEN21966 – 1968EngineeringTime of your life kid! Las Vegas bar and Papa Tu. Barhogs and shooting pool. Rafaels in Jerez. Trips to Seville, Torremolinos, Granada and Gibraltar. Drydock in Cadiz. On watch when tank exploded.
McNulty, JosephEN3Apr 1966 – Mar 1968MWas not on Oakridge when tank exploded, was in Rota on base rebuilding an engine.
Shirley, Jesse profile iconBM3 & BM2Jul 27, 1966 – Jul 1968DeckDeck Div Supply PO/Sail Loft/Mid Shift PO
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Stokes, Jerry [tarzan]BM-3Sep 1966 – Jan 1969deckLooking for old shipmates call 270-483-2691 if you want to talk.
Noland, LarryBM3Sep 20, 1966 – Oct 21, 19681stRan boats, some of my best friends were and still are Jerry Stokes, Ron Webb and Jesses Shirley
Yodice, DominicBM3Oct 1966 – Oct 19681st DivisionJust found this site quite by accident. Would love to hear from my old shipmates from the 66-68 era. Remember Cadiz and the explosion?
Hughes, DaleEM 2Oct 19, 1966 – Nov 17, 1968EReported aboard OAKRIDGE as an EMFA right out of A'School. There was at that time a lot of work to do down in the pump rooms. The Valve Status electrical indication did not work in Pump Control. All valves had to be maneuvered by hand a
Arbaugh, BobE21967 – 1969ShipfitterThey called me Snuffy because I chewed tobacco.
Hacker, BillDC3Jan 1967 – Dec 1969RLots of good times. Remember the explosion in Cadiz. EM club, Missouri Bar, Stork Bar for the bubbleheads entertainment. Like to hear from shipmates near PA.
Hacker, BillDC3Jan 30, 1967 – Dec 14, 1969RI remember the explosion in the spanish drydock in Cadiz. I was in R div compartment when the explosion occurred. I was pulled out of the rack to fight the fire, or what was left of the fire. Some really good and not good times.
Williams, Everett RayEN2Apr 1967 – Apr 1971Engine roomEngine room, crane operator and served as Engine man on the LCM shuttles launches.
Flick, AllenEM3Sep 1967 – Sep 1969ElectricalCrane operator as well as shipboard electrician. Broadcast a one time "radio show" over the PA system. Was movie operator and many thought Flick was a nickname. Fell in love in Cadiz, not returned. Don't remember fire.
Davis, RonaldBM3Oct 19, 1967 – Oct 16, 19691st div (deck)Boarded in Cadiz before the fire. Back in Rota became coxswain and ran LCM and motor whale boat from ship to landing dock along with other duties. Remember all of you mentioned here. Hope you are all good.
Dunham, CharlieBM3Oct 26, 1967 – Oct 16, 1969FirstReally great time. Cadiz Spain and Rota Spain. Arrived about midnight. Somebody was stabbed in the galley. What a welcome. Tough in Cadiz in drydock but after going to Rota it was fantastic.
Hanisee, John/redBM2Nov 17, 1967 – May 19, 1969Deckbest guys in the world. Jerry Stokes, Ronnie Webb, Larry Nolan, Dominic Yodice, George Maggie, Glenn Cancler, Don Adkins, Roy Mowen, Jesse Shirley, Allen Flick, Charlie Dunham, Wetzberger. on board 1st d in Cadiz. cwo
Murray, Tomem3Apr 1, 1968 – Apr 1, 1970ElectricalSome of the best times ever. I finally learned how to speak Spanish & still do. I retained my " Boston accent. The Costa Del Sol was great. San Miguel beer @ the Tokyo Bar.
Niemiec, TomEM3Dec 14, 1968 – Oct 14, 1970E
Danielson, DennisHT21969 – 1972ShipfittersHad a great time in Rota - We won the slowpitch Softball championship.
Szramski, SkiDC 31969 – 1972Dock Div.Crazy guys felt right at home we had a ball(when I wasn't on restriction)
Hacker, DavidseamanApr 30, 1969 – Apr 23, 1971decki remember ski and tye way he could dance
Poelman, Michael (Mike)SF1/E6Aug 13, 1969 – Aug 18, 1972ShipfittersHad a great time in Spain. I had 2 kids born there. I remember going out and "Rota Routing". Member of Cuatro Caminos motorcycle club and raced there. Good ship, good crew.
Bernard, Walter (Walt)CWO-31970 – May 1974Repair/Damage ControlHello….I am looking for shipmates from the Oak Ridge that knew my late husband, Walter Bernard. He was also a DJ for the Armed Forces Radio, hosting a show called Soul 55.
Covington, William profile iconE - 3Jan 5, 1970 – Oct 21, 1971C & SI am primarly checking on Ship Mates. Want to offer Greetings, and God's Blessings.
Morris, GaryEM3Feb 1, 1970 – Dec 5, 1972EGREAT CREW...
Kauffman, Richardht3May 1, 1970 – Jun 1, 1972div.3I loved on. The oak ridge if they would have left me stay there I would have retired from there. Loved running the track crain atnight
Pickeral, LarrySH-3Jul 6, 1970 – Oct 13, 1974SupplyMe and my twin brother Jerry were on the Oak Ridge together. Had a really good time.Rota rooting.haha.
Beaulieu, JimCS2Jun 1971 – Dec 1973SupplyIt has been a long time .but still remember Rota and the great times
Andersen, StevenE4Aug 30, 1971 – May 5, 1975SupplyWould like to connect with some of my Navy buddies
Buckert, SteveFNMRSep 1971 – Nov 1972Maintance

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