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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Taylor (FFG 50). 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 286 crew members registered for the USS Taylor (FFG 50).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1984 | 1985 – 1989 | 1990 – 1993 | 1994 – 1999 | 2000 – 2003 | 2004 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Posey, Ben (Catfish) | ET3 (SW) | 0000 – Jun 26, 2006 | CE | It's been a UPHILL BATTLE the whole time without end! |
Cogburn, Joshua | E-3 | Dec 24, 1906 – Jul 11, 2008 | ODO1 | !!!SHELLBACK!!! all the way M!F! ANCHORS AWAY! MY BOYZ! Aye aye CAPTN ! Sir My Rudders are Left Full Comming to Coarse Zero! Nine! Zero ! MAN OVERBOARD!GENERAL QUARTERS!GENERAL QUARTERS!MAN YOUR BATTLE STATIONS! |
Sockwell, Ray ![]() | MR3 | 1982 – 1985 | A gang | |
Elam, Thomas (Crooked Willis) | GSM2 | Sep 17, 1982 – Nov 17, 1987 | E1 | Plank Owner. Are we having fun yet? You know we are! |
Ryll, Jon | QM2 | 1983 – 1987 | SCO | Plankowner. Looking to get in touch with my bridge shipmates from the commissioning crew. Please email me. |
Hatchell, Timothy | EN-1 | 1983 – 1987 | Auxillary | The start of a mechanical journey. Met a lot of great minds, good and bad times in good and bad places.The journey is still ongoing and still making memories everyday,CRS.TN@frontier.com |
Richman, Allan | ET1 | 1983 – 1986 | CS4 | Plank owner. It's been over 30 years since I've heard from anyone. Email me Jerry Rivers |
Lorenzen, James | EN2 | Jun 1983 – Jun 2, 1986 | aux | Plankowner:I was one of the original crew assigned to ship in Bath, ME at Bath Iron Works. |
Van Wert, Mike (Werty, Vanny) | OSC (SW) | Jun 1, 1983 – Jun 1, 1988 | OI | PreCom Crew, one of many Taylor Sailors who enjoyed those Middle East Cruises. OS's are dogs who have rabies, but they can scream with the Eagles at night and scratch with those chickens in the morning. M. Van Wert OSCS (SW) USN Ret. |
Elkins, Steve | STG3 | Aug 3, 1983 – Jun 16, 1986 | CS-2 | Very good first ship (and precom unit). I learned a lot. Many, many great memories of the Taylor. |
Gallopo, Tony | MSSN | Oct 5, 1983 – Feb 15, 1985 | She's a GREAT SHIP! With the BEST crew I ever worked with. I'm A PLANK OWNER and PROUD of it. I had a great time putting her together. I was a mess cook and have great memories of my times in Norfolk and Bath.If anyone remembers contact. | |
Taylor, Gerard (Jerry) | IC2 | Dec 26, 1983 – Feb 1987 | CS4 | Plank Owner, reported after Christmas in Norfolk for PCU Taylor. The base had not even heard of the ship. Thanks to Mr. France for getting me out of the Base X-Division when he reported in January. Met a lot of great people and glad to have served. |
Glenn, Sam | OSC(SW) | 1984 – 1990 | CS-1 before change to SC-4 | Plankowner. Taylor was my most memorable experience yet! |
Rampey, Mike | GMG3 | 1984 – 1986 | cs3 | Plankowner |
Tyler, John P | QM3 | 1984 – Mar 12, 1988 | SC1 | PLANK OWNER |
Wech, Bob | QM3 | 1984 – Mar 10, 1988 | Plankowner.It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. Has it Really been 20yrs since commisioning??? | |
Gonzalez, Timothy (Gonzo) | OS3 | 1984 – 1987 | Ops | |
Hegarty, Sean | BM3 | 1984 – 1987 | SC3 | 2 1/2 year blackout and a plank owner. |
Mohrbacher, Evan Allis Moe | OS1SW | 1984 – 1988 | CS-1 | The Taylor...wow now there are some memories. Van Wert almost killed me in his home when the chair I was sitting on caught fire and we threw the cushion out on his snowy deck only to fine the deck burnt the next morn. |
Heller, Paul | SMC | 1984 – 1989 | OC01 | Funny how the toughest time of my life, I can now remember as the best of times. Thank you all for sharing these years. |
Jones, Tim | EN2 | 1984 – Mar 5, 1988 | ENGINEERING A GANG | Well here it is 27 years later Im old fat and happy . back in the day is how I describe my ship time sure would like to see some of you guys still live in the BUCKEYE STATE ciderbug@yahoo.com |
Summers, Thomas | E-3 | 1984 – 1987 | Deck | Great crew |
Smith, Harvey/j.d. | CPO(SW)(AC) | Jan 1, 1984 – Nov 1987 | S | PreCom Det, PreCom Unit, Plankowner, CPO(SW)(AC) USN, Retired in Ohio. Hey Soupy! Whats up! |
Green, Mark | SH3 | Jan 11, 1984 – Jan 11, 1988 | Support | Plankowner and SH for all 4 tears on the Taylor.. Had some great times, especially in ports of call. Hung out with a bunch of great guys. Still think about those nites on watch on the fan tail and all the stars and how dark it was. |
Reger, Bob | QM2 | Feb 1984 – Nov 1986 | SC-1 | Plankowner |
Pancino, John | GMG1 | Mar 1984 – | cs3 | PLANKOWNER i have many great memories of her and the crew. but the best memories were of the nato cruise. fairwinds and following seas. GMG< USN (RET.) |
Demuth, Larry | FC1 | Mar 1984 – Oct 1988 | CS-3 | |
Rivers, Jerome | ET1 | Mar 1984 – Mar 1988 | CS4 | Plankowner |
Demuth, Larry | FC1 | May 1984 – Aug 1988 | CS-3 | Plankowner. What an experience, glad it ended! :) We had a great crew, and a lot of fun. |
Wallin, Garth | Lt | May 1984 – Nov 1986 | DCA | A couple of the most difficult years out of almost 30... but also a couple of the most rewarding. So many excellent shipmates. Snow Angels on the flight deck in BIW & fried at RefTra. 1st of the 4th, Number 50. |
Robinson, Tom | FC1 | May 10, 1984 – Aug 16, 1988 | CS-3 | Great ship, learned how to walk on walls during rough seas. Great crew, we kicked ass... |
Gallopo, Anthony | MSSA | May 25, 1984 – Jan 15, 1985 | Ship Services | I'm a Proud Plank Owner serving as a Mess Management Specialist. |
Newcom, Gary | SK1/SKC | Jun 1984 – Feb 1985 | Supply/Admin | PLANKOWNER. Really learned a lot during the PRECOM. Helped me make SKC. I wish I could have stayed aboard much long because we have a great crew. |
Frulla, Eric | GSM 3 | Jun 1984 – May 1986 | MP | |
Fonseca, Eddie/ | LI2 | Jun 1984 – Apr 1986 | SC3 | It has been almost thirty years since I first boarded the Taylor - time is flying by! I would love to hear from any of the original crew! Fonz. |
Deline, Mike | HT2 | Jun 1984 – Jan 1987 | EMO4 | It was my honor to serve with some of the best people that I have ever met. |
Graham, Todd | EN2 | Jun 1984 – Mar 1988 | ENG | Plankowner. Great time on the Taylor many good times!! With some great crew members / friends! The North Atlantic cruise was one Hell'va good time!! toddgraham1417@gmail.com |
Matthews, Andy | BM2 | Jun 1, 1984 – Nov 23, 1985 | SCO | Plankowner |
Schwartz, Mike ( Small Animal Willis) | MR 3 | Jun 1, 1984 – Mar 18, 1987 | ENG. | Hell of a time. Miss ya'll, drop me a line. |
Sayan, Chuck | FC1 | Jun 2, 1984 – Nov 7, 1988 | CS-3 | Plankowner |
Sayan, Chuck | Jun 2, 1984 – Nov 7, 1988 | CS-3 | Plankowner: Great division. Better workcenter! Miss all you guys. | |
Thomas Vickerson, Tvick | GSM1 | Jun 8, 1984 – Dec 1, 1986 | Eng | Plank owner. Had a great time in Bath and Charlestown, SC. |
Campbell, Dudrow "Soupy" | DK1 | Jun 10, 1984 – Mar 1, 1988 | S-1 | Plankowner.... Besides the OS's (led by VanWert) had a great time with ya "shipwrecks" Retired here in Charleston...same trailer and Customized Van tooo!! Email me would like to hear from you all!! |
Sockwell, Ray | MR3 | Jun 12, 1984 – Jul 16, 1986 | One of the first PLANKOWNERS assigned. Had some great times with some of you fellas. retired and collecting classic cars now. Miss ya'll alot.drop me a line sometime. | |
Miller, Mark | ET2 | Jul 1984 – Mar 1987 | PLANKOWNER! | |
Green, Mark | SH3 | Jul 1984 – Jan 1988 | support | |
Green, Mark | SHSN | Jul 1984 – Jan 1988 | Support | Student at Saint Petersburg College, Pinellas County, Florida |
Jones, Chuck | STG | Jul 1, 1984 – Dec 1, 1989 | CS-2 | Made all my rates but Chief on FFG-50. Great Crew, lots of good times. |
Jesme, Gordon D Jesme | STG1 | Jul 15, 1984 – Jul 15, 1989 | CA | PLANK OWNER. Great bunch of guys. NATO booze cruise was a foggy memory, but a great hangover. Retired in 2003. |
Duplesis, Erroll | DS1(SW) | Jul 15, 1984 – Aug 15, 1989 | CS-4 | Plankowner |
Scotto, Michael | RM2 | Jul 24, 1984 – Apr 24, 1988 | SC-1 | I had some great times on the ship, even before it was commisioned. Miss some of the friendships I made on board. |
Thornton, Erik | HT1 | Aug 1984 – Jul 1986 | eng | Plankowner |
Fillingim, William | RM2 | Aug 1, 1984 – Sep 30, 1987 | Combat Systems | |
Ackley, George | STG2 )SW) | Aug 24, 1984 – Dec 1, 1987 | CS-2 | Plankowner Sailed with the best crew ever assembled |
Thornton, Erik | HT1 | Sep 1984 – Jul 1986 | ||
Murphy, Gregory | GSE1(SW) | Sep 7, 1984 – Jun 26, 1985 | E-1 | Plankowner and the original short timer and aka Big Willis. 10 months that marred an otherwise wonderful 6 yr hitch. Hey Engineering- keep in touch |
Pacchioli, Paul | HT3 | Sep 15, 1984 – Apr 1987 | Plankowner, Best time I ever had. Anyone remember send me an email pacchioli@att.net | |
Denis, Gary | QM-2 | Oct 1984 – Mar 12, 1988 | One of original crew assigned to ship in Bath, ME. at the Bath Iron Works. Deployed on NATO cruise in '87. Looking to get in touch with other plankowners--Say hello to Bob Reger from PA if anyone knows where he is???????? | |
Wright, Derek | ENFN-EN3 | Oct 8, 1984 – Jun 6, 1986 | E2 | Plankowner Had fun while there Bradley was a jerk |
Gillaspie, Don | GSE1 | Dec 1984 – Jul 1988 | E1 | No fun to go through but fun to remember! |
Ackley, David | STG2 (SW) | Dec 1, 1984 – Apr 19, 1988 | CS-2 | Plankowner; It was great serving with the best crew the Navy ever assembled |
Ackley, David "The Ackattack" | STG2 SW | Dec 1, 1984 – Nov 15, 1987 | CS2 | plankowner -- served with the best crew ever assembled. Had a blast with STANAVFORLANT 1/87 TO 7/87 |
Burgess, Kerry | FC3 | Dec 19, 1984 – Feb 1, 1986 |
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