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USS John Rodgers (DD 983) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS John Rodgers (DD 983). 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 563 crew members registered for the USS John Rodgers (DD 983).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1995 | 1996 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayard, Johnny | RM2 | 1994 – 1995 | ||
| Morris, Darryl | HT2 | 1994 – 1998 | Repair | Best Command I ever was assigned to. Great times and Great FRIENDS. Retired as HT1, now working in the Oilfield. |
| Farfan, Robert | SN | Jan 5, 1994 – Aug 27, 1996 | Deck | Great ship and character building experience, for all who are still serving, "Thank you" Go Navy! The Medi, Snifle, and ops south of the canal, "good times". (Now a civilian in Texas) |
| Carreon, Robert | EN3 | Mar 1994 – Dec 1996 | Engineering / A-Gang | I seen some Strike Eagle Buddies and had to say Hi, Now an MA1 going back to MAYPORT. |
| Buckner, Damon | rm3 | Mar 7, 1994 – Oct 20, 1996 | oc | Hayes grey underway.lol |
| Rogers, Cedric (Shorty) | RM 3 | Apr 1, 1994 – Apr 1, 1998 | OC | BACK IN CHARLESTON, MARRIED W/3 KIDS WORKING AT MUSC. TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH OLD SHIPMATES. |
| Wright, Norman | Engineman 1 st class | Apr 9, 1994 – Sep 4, 1998 | Auxiliary devision | Hi retirement treating me well miss all the good times with all I served with. Would do it all over again. To my special friend Cliff remember Boston and the Cheers bar buddy hope you guys are doing well. |
| Savin, Daniel (Cactusdan) | OS 3 | Jun 1994 – Jun 1998 | OI | |
| Wittke, Ralph | DC2 | Jun 1994 – Jan 1998 | R | |
| Fontanez, Derick | E3 | Jun 22, 1994 – Sep 28, 1995 | ||
| Townsel, Joe | E4 | Jun 26, 1994 – Jun 26, 1998 | S-1 | One of the most interesting time periods of my life. Lot of ups and lots of downs but my shipmates helped me keep it together. Made some really great friends. Hoping to get in contact with some and catch up. |
| Shaw, Jason | DS2 | Jul 1994 – Sep 1998 | I just flew in to Philly today and saw the Moose in the graveyard. Made me think about the old days in Mayport... | |
| Bishop, Jeffery J | SN | Jul 15, 1994 – May 1, 1997 | DECK | CURRENTLY WORKING FOR COMCAST CABLE IN DENVER COLORADO |
| Goughnour, Matt | EM2 | Jul 17, 1994 – Nov 6, 1996 | Engineering | |
| Barajas, Raymundo | E-3 | Aug 1994 – Mar 1996 | Deck | I live in Pennsilvania Call me: 717-812-1444 office |
| Williams, Anthony (Tony) | SN | Aug 1, 1994 – Feb 1, 1997 | DECK | Had my cherry broke on the jolly rodgers in Deck...Lots of sea stories. Served on the GW after that and enjoyed shore duty at the war college. Started a family and got out after 9 years. I'll never forget the JR. |
| Bonnell, Wayne | CORROSION PROVENTION TECHNITION | Aug 6, 1994 – Aug 6, 1996 | deck | |
| Cranston, Charles | SN | Aug 14, 1994 – Apr 7, 1997 | Deck | I am now an MA1 living in TX for now. |
| Atkinson, Rev | QMCS(SW/AW) | Sep 1, 1994 – Dec 1, 1997 | NAVIGATION | Let us Pray |
| Zimmerman, Z Man | SK1 | Sep 15, 1994 – Sep 8, 1998 | S-1 | I HAVE SOME WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF SOME GREAT PEOPLE. I CAN'T BELIVE HOW TIME HAS FLOWN. I HAVE ALMOST TWENTY YEARS IN NOW AND WILL BE RETIRING SOON. |
| Burrell, Darrett | MSSN | Sep 19, 1994 – Apr 21, 1996 | Supply | Married living in Tuscaloosa Alabama working for Mercedes Benz Plant one kid trying to get in touch with other shipmates |
| Smith, Mike | SM1 | Sep 25, 1994 – Aug 28, 1996 | OC | Greetings Shipmates |
| Chapman, Jeff | FC2 | Oct 1994 – Sep 1996 | CM | Sea Sparrow, I admit I miss it, I didn't know it was decommed, it was a good boat, to all the smokers out on the fantail and my ET and FC buddies -- thanks |
| Acosta, Leeroy | SN | Oct 26, 1994 – Nov 16, 1996 | OD | Living in Phoenix, AZ |
| Perry, Matthew | STG2(SW) | Oct 30, 1994 – Dec 21, 1997 | CA | The JRD was a very interesting four years. I'm now in the Raleigh NC area working as a Technology Consultant. Drop me a line if you get some time. |
| Coble, John | RM1(SW) | Nov 1994 – Aug 1998 | OC | |
| Coble, John | RM1(SW) | Nov 10, 1994 – Jul 28, 1998 | OC Division | Great ship, great crew & lots of memories. Served under two of the great Captains JOHN RODGERS had, Mike Lefever and Jim Carr. Made SNFL (really Adriatic) and Last Deployment. Hit some great ports and had lots of fun. |
| Craft, Marty | IC3 | Nov 17, 1994 – Sep 28, 1998 | First ship. Miss it more than anything inthe world. Made lots of friends while there. Hope to see some of you soon. On ship now with five personnal from the Jolly Rodgers. | |
| Garcia, Rudy | STG 3 | Nov 24, 1994 – Oct 1, 1997 | CA | Whats up fellas!! Been working on the border in Texas with Homeland Security for seven years now. Great memories on the JRD. |
Gisiner, Frank  | NC1(SW) | Dec 1994 – Sep 1998 | Admin | |
| Record, Cliff | EN2 | 1995 – 1997 | Engineering | |
| Pace, Pace | E3 | 1995 – 1998 | S2 | What's up Young Playas! qjja10@yahoo.com |
| Shirar, Brian | STG2 | Jan 1995 – Sep 1998 | CA | Living near Dallas, Tx. now. I am locksmithing for a profession. I hope all my fellow Plankowners are doing well. Go Jolly Rod!!!!! |
| Gerkin, Ronald | EW1 | Jan 1995 – Sep 4, 1998 | Some of my best years were spent onboard. I have really missed it. | |
| Lawrence, William (Black Wolf) | FC3 | Mar 19, 1995 – Aug 12, 1998 | CM | The one command I will never forget. Made great friends, and had a lot of fun. Met my wife in St. Maarten; married now for 11 years, with a 10 year old daughter. How time flies! Now FCC at CSCS Unit Dam Neck. |
| R, Caro Juan . | OS2 | Apr 3, 1995 – Oct 1, 1998 | OI | GOOD DAY'S, GOOD FRENDS. EL PRIMO 787 399-8533 |
| Fourby, Joe | MR2 | Apr 10, 1995 – May 18, 1998 | Machine and Weld Shop | |
| Janzen, Douglas | EN2(SW) | Jun 15, 1995 – Nov 15, 1997 | A-Gang | Proud member of the Strike Eagle Shade Tree mechanics (aka A-gang). |
| Nesbitt, Blaine | FCC(SW) | Jul 1995 – Jul 1997 | Last command, last ship and lasting memories. DD983 represents the worst and the best things about a Naval career. Great fishing, friends and homeport to a rev watch that got off after leaving a .45 cal unattended on the podium!!! | |
| Yahr, David H. | CTAC(SW) | Aug 1995 – Jul 1998 | OT | |
| Rectenwald II, Charles | E-1 | Aug 18, 1995 – Nov 28, 1996 | Boats Mate | This boat was full of fun and alot of memories of many crew members. I enjoyed every bit of the little time that I spent aboard. |
| Christian Diaz, Diazalvarez | SH3 | Sep 1, 1995 – Sep 1, 1998 | Supply "Best Time Ever" | Great Memories from all the trips, Had a great time and made good friends. I am leaving in Miami and making a great leaving. Cel 305-458-2807. Keep in Touch |
| Arkwood, Chris | SH3 | Sep 8, 1995 – Jul 15, 1997 | Deck/S1 | Great Memories, Great friendships. DECK DIV. Gentlemen,Gentlemen,Gentlemen.. |
| Ertman, Rick | E2 | Sep 30, 1995 – Sep 1, 1997 | Deck & Navigation, Administration | It was a blast, scary at first, hindseye maybe should've stayed |
| Herrick, Michael | E6/IT1 | Oct 1995 – 1998 | OC | One of the best ships I have ever been on. One of the best crews in the Navy |
| Pace, Quentin | E-3 MSSN | Oct 1995 – Aug 1997 | SUPPLY | |
| Ertman, Rick | E-2 | Oct 17, 1995 – May 15, 1997 | Deck-Di.,& Nav.Admin. | Wish I would've stayed. |
| Huntoon, Kevin | FC3/E4 | Nov 1995 – Apr 1996 | ||
| Ertman, Richard | E-2 | Nov 10, 1995 – Aug 27, 1997 | Deck & Admin., | |
| Thornton, Paul | CTR1(SW) | Dec 1995 – May 1998 | OT | |
| Battle, Tommie | ETC | Dec 20, 1995 – Nov 30, 1997 | Combat Systems | Good crew!!!! I miss those guys. |
| Wiendl, Jay | E4 | Dec 30, 1995 – Aug 15, 1997 | GSM | I think of the North Atlantic trip often, fleet week and my first underway muster!!! You guys helped me become a successful leader, forever grateful for my time with y’all. I hope you are all well. |
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