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USS Thorn (DD 988) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Thorn (DD 988). 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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Capt. R. E. Pearsall, USN (ret.), Commanding Officer of DD 988 from 1982-1984, is currently working in conjunction with the USS THORN DD 647 Association (who successfully "sponsored" DD 988 into the Fleet) to petition the Navy through the Congress to commission a new THORN. They are targeting the last of the unnamed DDG 51s so time is very limited and they need your help to get letters in the mail to Congress. Below you find the necessary documents:

Instruction Letter         Petition Letter



There are 665 crew members registered for the USS Thorn (DD 988).

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 – 1997 | 1998 – 1999 | 2000 – 2001 | 2002 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Siewierski (Ski), MikeSTG31988 – Sep 1991CAHURRICANE HUGO, Shipmates, Anthony Nation, Ken Pence, TAD Defronzo,Bob Carpenter,GM Roy Andrews, Dave Bowles it was the best crew.
Taliva'A, JoeSTG21988 – 1990CABest Sonar gang I was ever a part of while in the USN.
McCarren, Jay profile iconfc31988 – 1991combat systemsI can't believe they sank the best ship in the fleet. I still think about you guys. don't forget "ORANGE CRUSH".the subs couldn't handle us in the war-games.hi to Randy, Joe,Dave,Roy,Siewerski,and all my crazy brothers.
Rinhart, Kenneth (Ladies Man)QM31988 – Jul 19921
Gorzka, DougBM3Jan 1988 – Aug 18, 1992OPSGreat Ship,Great Crew,Lifetime Friends,What more could you ask for?
Peterson, GarthMR2Feb 25, 1988 – Aug 25, 1990RJust a lonly Mr with A bunch of HT's and DC's
Sturm, DanENS - LTMar 1988 – Sep 19901st LT, MPA, FCOA fraternity with zeros and enlisted alike. From Boats, to Snipes to Trons loved it all. Go Big T! RIP THORN, as "....in her belly she holds the treasures that few have ever seen." J. Buffett. Haze Gray & Underway
Tatman, Alton profile iconSM2Apr 1988 – Jun 1991OCI had the most enjoyable time serving aboard this ship. did a transfer with another guy, Lesane, Craig, from the Briscoe DD-977 to Thorn DD-988 during a cruise. Served with some good men and made some good friends.
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Lewis, RobGSM2May 1988 – Sep 17, 1991MPSome of the BEST times of my life. Lots of hard work but more good times! Kenny and Mike you two guys made it the best! Still have the watch you guys gave me when I left the ship. Married with two kids living in Oregon.
Difilippo, Donald "Flip"EM3May 1, 1988 – Aug 10, 1991EGreat times & great friends!! Drop me an email(anybody) donjon2k@verizon.net The Thorn has come to my home at the old philly navy base! RIP
Buchanan, Vincent (Buc)CTO3(SW)Jul 17, 1988 – Jul 19, 1991OperationsServed with some of the greatest people in the world. I have never forgotten them as I know they have not forgotten me. Since the military I have served as a Police Officer and now a Mechanic. GOD Bless to all. Fair winds and following seas
Pence, KenSTG 2Aug 8, 1988 – Sep 9, 1992CA
Blackaby, PhillipEW3(SW)Oct 1988 – Apr 1990OCMed cruise '89-'90. Good times and great friends.
Green, MarcusOS 2Oct 1988 – Apr 1992Ops
Lane, BrianCTT2Oct 1, 1988 – Aug 15, 1991OTI had some of the best times of my life onboard the Thorn. Member of the "Outboard" gang. I miss my buds (Henry,Chuck,Howard and Rat). Rest in peace USS Thorn.
Markiewich, MichaelRM1Oct 25, 1988 – Nov 30, 1991ocworked with very good crew. sure do miss partying with frank.
Haines, Jon ClaudeQM3Dec 1988 – Aug 1992
Sweat, JoelSH3Dec 20, 1988 – Sep 30, 1990SupplyGreat times and great friendships. The trips to the Virgin Islands were the greatest. Never forget riding out Hurricane Hugo.
Bogart, ShanCDRDec 25, 1988 – Jun 15, 1993OIGreat time coupled with great memories! Hard to believe that I am still serving on active duty 31 years later.
Allen, ChrisSM3Dec 29, 1988 – Jun 22, 1992Served in damn near every division (or at least STUCK) on the ship!!! Known as (and still called in some circles...) AL-DAWG
Brown, JamesSN/SAJan 3, 1989 – Aug 22, 1991Deck/CA/Deckz 12 on 12 off watch with fellas. Hurricane Hugo 30 degree rolls ,1st respond to fire by torpedo mag. Wish left on better terms watch.Glow of sun on the horizon at sunset.Stars at night.biologicals.Best flag in world
Kidwell, CarlSK3Jan 19, 1989 – Feb 23, 1991SupplyMy first ship and met a lot of great people on it. Haven't been able to find friendships like that again. RIP Randy Dupre
Tichnell, KcBM3Feb 1989 – Jul 1993BM
Tichnell, KcBM-3Mar 1989 – Jul 1993DeckWell Hello to all.Had allot of great times cruises and things best left unmentioned LOL. Miss all the good times we had.Anyone interested in emailing me blueeagle1965@iceweb.net
McCaskill, Brian "Mac"CTR2(SW)Mar 10, 1989 – Mar 10, 1992OT01Best OUTBOARD crew on the east coast and everyone knew it!! Best time in my entire Navy career and the best bunch of guys that I ever worked with.
Queen, ElleryETC(SW)Apr 1989 – Jul 1991CEHad the best guys anywhere in CE. They proved to me many times that ET really means they could do everything.
Murphy, QuentinSM2Apr 1989 – Jun 1992OCgreat times, great memories
Bowles, DavidSTGSNApr 1989 – Sep 1991CAJust got back from my second Disney Cruise and made me think it really was close to the memories on the Thorn... 100% good times. I wish everyone well.
Haskin, Walter (Bones)Ic3fnApr 5, 1989 – Jul 14, 1991IcWas the best time of my life. Even is I spent a lot of my time in trouble. The best trouble I married. Miss the Guys.
Hale, OrvilleOSCM(SW)Jun 1989 – Dec 1991XCommand Master Chief
Phifer, LarryGSE3Jun 1989 – Jun 1991MP Main PropulsionIt was a tight crew .... a lot of hard work but the crew morale was awesome. Not to metion WE NEVER GOT BEAT IN A RACE. It was an all male Ship while I was aboard....a lot has changed.... the navy is nicer and much more PC.
Cedeno, Jose AntonioOSSRJun 1, 1989 – Jun 1, 1993great time
Parisi, JoeE-6 (OS1 SW)Jun 15, 1989 – Mar 15, 1993OI/OPSLifelong friends Jeff B and James Langford.
Hale, OrvilleOSCM(SW)Jul 1989 – Sep 1991X
Gwaltney, BillSM3Jul 1989 – Dec 1991OCBest ship in the fleet with the awards to show it. Great crew and got to work with some very good people.
Girouard, Ross "g-man"RM3Sep 1989 – Dec 1992OCBest time of my life gentlemen!!..Had a lot of great times and met alot of great people...Love to hear from anyone, rjake72@yahoo.com....drop me a line
Sheets, RandyFC2Oct 15, 1989 – Mar 24, 1994CSLot of good times through the years spent on this ship. GAK....I miss ya bud. Didn't have Randalinna but I have a Jr. Just was to say hey to all the fellas in 2015. e-mail me!!
Franklin, JonOS3Nov 15, 1989 – Jan 15, 1993OpsGreat ship, great crew and a lifetime of memories.
Ramirez, OscarOS2Dec 15, 1989 – Jul 6, 1993OperationsCharleston was great and so were the guys on the ship. Went on two unforgetable Med Cruises. Met my wife in Charleston and we now have two children. I am now back in Fort Worth, Texas. Great memories.
Wright, Thaddeus "t." Aka Wright, T-bone, Tad, Watch Capt.E-5/MS2Dec 20, 1989 – Apr 10, 1994S-2It has been a pleasure to serve with some of the finest Sailors in our Navy's history onboard the mighty THORN. All, when you have the opportunity, please drop me a line at ThaddeusTheo@aol.com. Very respectfully, CSCM(SW) Wright.

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