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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Harry W. Hill (DD 986). 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 419 crew members registered for the USS Harry W. Hill (DD 986).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1979 | 1980 – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale, Billy | sm2 | 1980 – 1983 | comm | 210-550-7386 |
| Beane, Bruce Beaner | Hull tech and firemen | 1980 – 1985 | Engineer | Had a great time on the Harry W. Hill! I had an argument with the Chief on my first day though. I went to Harry W. Hill High School in Lansing Mich. Thought the Chief was messing with me. Wow! What are the odds of that? |
| Becherer, Jon | SK2 | Jan 1980 – Jul 1984 | Supply - CASREPS, Overalls and Circuit Cards | Give em Hell Harry, and we did Capt Hogan shootin the guns, Raiding the Galley at 3am for warm cinnamon rolls .... and those 3 Westpacs wow what an adventure. |
| Lee, Thomas "The Knob" | GSE1 | Jan 1, 1980 – Jul 15, 1983 | E | This was truly the best ship I had ever served on. Where are you big galute (EM2 Huller) and sh_thead (GSM2 Shelar)? |
| Gilmore, Joe | EN3 | Feb 1980 – Dec 1983 | A-Gang Oil Shack | Great times with a bunch of great guys. Rember IPE the Snipe and his Brute bottle. |
| Munsch,, Phillip | SH3 | Feb 12, 1980 – Nov 7, 1984 | Supply | Many good times. Is 2005 and am loking to contact SH3 Christopher Margiotta. Will enter e-mail for updates from other crew. Always good to get reaquainted! GIVE EM HELL HARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Probasco, Everett (Rosco) | HT2 | May 1980 – Nov 1983 | R Division | I enjoyed my time on the Hill. I hurt inside when I heard they sunk it for target practice. |
| Dearing, Dennis | HT2 | May 2, 1980 – Aug 21, 1983 | Repair/ Firefighting | I was the one who set up the up the ship band. Alot of good Musician's...................................................................................................................................................... |
| Smith, Steven W. | STG2 | May 5, 1980 – May 5, 1985 | CA | My first ship, three WESPACS, twice through Panama and Ft. Lauderdale, San Francisico, etc. Great ship, great crew, great memories. |
| Smith, Steven | STG2 | May 5, 1980 – May 5, 1985 | CA | My first ship, after completing my Advanced Electronics pipeline - came aboard as a boot 3rd, 53 maintenance tech. Met her in Pgula during PRAV and stayed for 5 years, 3 WESPACS. Those were the days! |
| Smith, Steven | STG2 | May 15, 1980 – May 16, 1985 | CA | My first ship under Capt. JJ Hogan. when ASW was happening! 3 WESPACs, Crossed the line 4 times, Top Gun in '81. Did a lot of growing up those 5 years. Best ship of my 27 year career |
| Davis, Gerald E | E3 | May 17, 1980 – May 4, 1982 | OD | I`m proud to have served on her. She was a GREAT SHIP and a good Crew. |
| Mercado, Rafael | BM2 | Jun 26, 1980 – 1982 | Deck | What's Up too my crew who remembers me. My respects to the CO and EXO. I'm retired and enjoying life. |
| Chris, Cherrie | OS3 | Jul 1980 – Sep 1981 | ||
| Allen, Linn | IC1 | Jul 1980 – Feb 1985 | E | |
| Bonta, James , II | BM1 | Sep 1980 – Aug 1983 | 1st /OD | it was a wonderfulship, crew was tight |
| Kelley, Charles | ET2(SW) | Sep 10, 1980 – Oct 13, 1983 | CS | I reported just after trip through the Panama Canal. Some really great guys and some real characters. A very remarkable 3 years and 28 days. |
| Jones, Terry | E-1 | Oct 1980 – Feb 12, 1982 | ||
| Moye, Larry | Ew2 | Dec 15, 1980 – Aug 18, 1986 | ops | I am proud of my ship and wish i could do it all over again. |
| Wade, Douglas | BM3 | 1981 – 1983 | That was one hell of a ship. Met alot of guys and have alot of memories that I will never forget. Odie, Halvy, Jerry V.,Denny T., Burr, Trent H., Cooney, Bobby S., Bam Bam & the rest of the Bros. U can reach me @ 262 843-2792, would love to talk. | |
| Dearing, Dennis | HT2 | 1981 – Aug 1, 1983 | Hey Guy's So many good times. So many stories. Great times over the pond. Hope to here from you so we can tell them again. Dear Project Band Director. D. | |
| Rittner, Mark | MS2 | 1981 – 1984 | S2 | I was the greatest cook you guys ever had. My brother-in-law showed me a video of the "Happy Harry" being sunk. Couldn't help but get choaked up thinking about a great crew of really nice guys. |
| Glickman, Eric | GSM | 1981 – Oct 1984 | MP | I have a different Email address that before and I forgot my password, Oh well please contact me at brklyndhoeboy@aol.com or call at 516-647-5646. I think it might be time to reunite soon!!! what ya think? GIVE EM HELL HARRY |
| Hazen, Terry | Bm3 | 1981 – 1983 | 3rd | Great time, with a lot of great people. This crew was exceptional. A very fun time to be in the navy. The West Pacs were the best! My email address: thazen@tampabay.rr.com! Be glad to hear from anyone who I served with during the times! |
| Margiotta, Chris | SH3 | Feb 12, 1981 – Nov 4, 1984 | supply | Well, lets see Mr. Phil Munsch found me 22 years later alive and kicking here in Chesterfield, MO. To the crew from 1981-1984 I hope all is well and while I was in we sure had fun safe times, yeah right that ship was a floatin fraternity...... |
| Moro, James | ET2(SW) | Feb 13, 1981 – Apr 11, 1984 | CE | |
| Ottinger, Lindy (Sonny) | BMSN | Mar 21, 1981 – Feb 28, 1982 | Deck | I went on Great west pac and had alot of fun this was a good ship to bad thay sunk her what a waste of our taxes |
| Halverson, David | BM2 | Apr 1, 1981 – Nov 4, 1984 | 1st | Best time of my life!! Looking for old shipmates to email me for possible reunion of the old deck force. |
| Godfrey, Bob | GSM2 | Aug 1981 – Jan 1985 | MP | , I remember all good times like it was yesterday, eventhough its been almost 25 years. Alot of good guys and good memories. I think of you guys often. |
| Doremus(Katechis), Scott | OS2 | Aug 10, 1981 – Aug 9, 1987 | OI | Awesome times and awesome crew. You only remember the good times! Several excellent WESTPACS. Find me on Facebook! Scott Doremus |
| Glickman, Eric | Sep 1981 – Oct 1984 | M P | So this is what happens when I leave for a while, they SINK my freakin boat! They didn't ask me if they could? how about you? At least we have great memories. If anyone is in nyc look me up. ericg@brooklynsugar.com GIVE EM HELL HARRY! | |
| Flores, Carlos The Cuban | EN3 | Sep 20, 1981 – Jun 6, 1984 | I HAD A WONDERFUL TIME WITH SOME OF THE GREATEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET. EVEN TODAY I TELL MY KIDS ABOUT THE HILL. THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES!!!!! | |
| Svelan, John | PNC / PNCS | Oct 1, 1981 – Jan 30, 1985 | Admin | Awesome ship and tight crew. It was a great experience serving aboard three great WestPacs. |
| Harbach, Gary-odie | BM3 | Oct 15, 1981 – Jun 15, 1985 | DECk | Have very fond memories of ship and crew.sorry to see her sunk as target practice.Sad day.setting reunuin for deck div.And other shipmates.please contact me for 2006. reunion god bless the Harry Hill and crew. give em hell harry. |
| Bird, Tony / T-bird | Oct 15, 1981 – Sep 15, 1984 | Great time! A lot of good people to work with! Memories of fun in the Philippines and Thailand abound!!! Wouldn't change a thing. | ||
| Dancz, Tym | STG2 | Nov 15, 1981 – Feb 23, 1983 | CA (ASW) | The Fighting Harry, great ship tight crew |
| Edison, Tj | TM3 | Nov 17, 1981 – Jun 10, 1985 | Tight crew and I really miss the PACS..... | |
| Briggs, Bobby | Rm3 | Dec 1981 – Aug 1985 | OC | Had great times met great people were truely the best times in my life old shipmates email me at bobbybriggs37@yahoo.com |
| Pekol, Thomas | GMMSN | Dec 15, 1981 – Dec 15, 1983 | CSM | Great crew. I had many great memories from our Westpac Cruise in 1981-1982 |
| Elmer, Sterling | BM2 | 1982 – 1984 | 1st | |
| Mitchell, Darrin | E4/GMG | 1982 – 1985 | CG | LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES |
| Cavanagh, Gordon | STG-2 | 1982 – 1983 | ||
| Willard, Hank | SA | 1982 – | 1st | cant get P.I. out of my system 25yrs later. just found this websight, thought i'd try and find Howard Bliss from Seattle. cook in supply dept. |
| Johnson, Richard | GSM2 | 1982 – Jul 1985 | MP | BEST BUNCH OF BROTHERS I EVER HAD A CHANCH TO KNOW! MISS EM ALL! SHURE LIKE TO HEAR FROM GOMER AND GLICK. |
| Elmer, Sterling | BM2 | 1982 – 1984 | 1st | |
| Lipski, Mike | OS3 | Jan 10, 1982 – Jun 18, 1986 | OI | I had a good time on the Hill. Went on two westpacs with her. Had fun over seas. JJ Hogan was in command when I came aboard. Came up here to the Portland Rose Festival 2 times. Still live here in Portland. Was sad to hear her get sunk. |
| Neill, Wayne | OS3 | Feb 1982 – Jul 1985 | OI | Best first ship you could ever have. I was proud to be in the and to serve on the Harry W. Hill. |
| Peterson, Ken | E3 | Feb 1, 1982 – Mar 1, 1984 | Deck then ET | Wow, what a blast we had!!! I remember Rob Sheridan, Krejci, Halvy, Doug Wade, "Boats", Bonta, Burr, "Boom Boom Hogan" as CO and LCDR Collins. Living in Maine now, own my own business, and loving life. Cheers to memories. kpeterson@bro |
| Sato, Creighton (Zats) | QM2 | Feb 10, 1982 – Jun 10, 1986 | Navigation | Been living on Maui since I left the Harry W. Hill. Life is great, Susan & I have been married for 27yrs & we have 4 sons. We are expecitng our first grandchild in March 2011. The lord has truly blessed us. Peace! |
| Louison, Randall | E-2 | Feb 10, 1982 – | Ships Service Man | |
| Thomas, Denny (Boats) | BM2 | Mar 1982 – Oct 21, 1986 | 1st | The best of times I would love to hear from any of my old shipmates dennyt@windermere.com |
| Kiesel, Robert | OSCM(SW) | Apr 9, 1982 – Apr 1, 1985 | OI | Was the best ship I ever served on and Capt. Pollack was the best Commanding Officer one could ask for. |
| Lightfoot, David/ Foot | SR | Apr 28, 1982 – | FPO SAN FRANCISCO | Looking for old shipmates. |
| Winter, Alvin (Joe) | LT | Jun 1982 – Sep 1983 | OI | |
| Frey, Timothy | YN2 | Aug 1982 – Jan 15, 1985 | Administration | The crew of the Hill was phenomenal!! I appreciated the friends that I made. |
| Trainor, John | E5 | Aug 7, 1982 – Apr 17, 1986 | 1st and S-1 | |
| Jones, Sylvester | TM-1(SW) | Aug 13, 1982 – May 24, 1985 | ASW | JUST MISS THE TIMES! |
| Purcell, Tim "Tex" | YN2 | Sep 1982 – May 1986 | Admin | Had a great time on HWH and still think it's the best trained crew of any ship I've been on. I'm finally calling it quits as a YNCS(AW/SW) in Oct 2006 after 24 years... I'll bet nobody thought I'd stick around that long (includi |
| Pogreba, Bryan Gravy | GMG2 | Dec 11, 1982 – Oct 26, 1986 | gunnermate | great ship and crew had alot of great time on that ship.seen alot of cool places.drop me a line gravy52@hotmail.com. |
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