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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
Vavick, MichaelRM31992 – May 14, 1994Charelston was a blast. I am now living in Latrobe, Pa and have a wife and two kids, Benjamin and Addyson. Thanks for the friends and memories.
Davidson, DanEMCS(SW)1992 – 19943MGreat Chief's mess, had alot of fun.
Sterner, ChrisEW-31992 – 1994OT
Porterfield, KrystenOS31992 – Jul 1994Operation SpecialistHave been looking for an Operation Specialist (Baldwin) he was an E-5 at the time from North Carolina for many yrs unable to reconnect. Great person and a good friend. Anyone who has contact info please let me know.
Hamilton, RichardOS1 (AW)1992 – 1996OI
Hoover, BarrySN1992 – 1996OD
Wicker, RichardLCDR1992 – 1994XOI left Thorn with only good memories of the crew and my time onboard. A great crew.
York, JerryGMM11992 – 1996CA
Martin, GregET2(SW)Feb 1, 1992 – Apr 25, 1995CEGreat days on the THORN. I learned how to be a Sailor. The success I know today is directly related to my experiences on THORN. Thanks to Master Chief Coffey, ETC Tim Matthews and most importantly ETCM Ronlad Greene. Thanks for being tough on me!
Fast, ThomasE-5Apr 1992 – Aug 1996CSF1
Fast, ThomasFC2Apr 1992 – Aug 1996CSF1Great Times.
Anderson, Jim-aka GrapeapeDC3/2May 15, 1992 – Sep 24, 1994RepairFirst ship, remember both good and bad, but was a good experience overall, lookin out for Jeff Preseau(HT2) and HT2 Hazlett, DCCM Vance, and "Fire Marshall Phil" Charon HOOYAH!! Sad to see her go, she'll be missed(the ship...and the ports
Hilbert, AndyDC2Jun 1, 1992 – Jan 6, 1996R Div
Vogelman, DavidDC3Aug 10, 1992 – Aug 4, 1995REPAIRHAD ALOT OF MEMORIES ON THE THORN! HELLO TO ALL MY FRIENDS IN THE REPAIR DEPT. DID THE CHIEFS EVER FIND THE MARBLES WE PUT UNDER THEIR RACKS WHILE IN DRY DOCK?
Hearne, DavidFC3Aug 12, 1992 – Mar 15, 1993SecondCame abord the Thorn in Charleston, SC under Capt. Campbell. Was assigned to the Sea Sparrow System. I remember hanging from the end of the top yard arm applying a thick coat of haze gray...beautiful view of the Charleston Harbor from there.
Adams, Samuel profile iconE-4/EN3Sep 26, 1992 – May 1997A-GANGHad a great time onboard being apart of the best engineering department around. All of my the MP, R, E, hommies I miss you guys. I since Retired from the Navy. God speed to all of you. DC3 we miss you bruh.
Haines, StephenEW2Oct 1992 – Aug 1995OTHey everyone! I'm a schoolteacher in Tampa now! I received my BA in History from FSU in 2001! Write back!
Sloane, MikeHT3Nov 1992 – Oct 1993R
Miller, RobOS3Nov 1992 – May 27, 1996Had a great time. I hate to see her decommed. Made a lot of really good friends, and now have a lot of good stories to tell my friends and family about. Would love to hear from some of my old shipmates who knew me. Man, we sure were underway alot
Wright, NathanFCCDec 20, 1992 – Oct 25, 1993Combat Systems
Duoba, Steven J. "Doobie"FN1993 – 1995MPHad some fun while it lasted. After leaving the Thorn, I joined the Reserves and became DC3. Got out of the Reserves in 1998.
Stephens, StanFC31993 – 1994Combat SystemsDamn that North Atlantic in Feb '94 was wicked. Anyone remember those 80' swells. Not to mention 20 below.
King, MikeEN31993 – 1997MP/A-Gang/Oil LabHoly shit, great time of the best and worst days of my life. Never change a thing, anybody remember FN Brown and the "glowing lube oil sample" during OPEE. Back in Richmond Va. now, drop me a line mike_king_6@yahoo.com
Allen, JeffOS21993 – 1997OII had a great time. Made many friends. I would love to here from y'all.
McAndrews, DanEM 2Jan 1993 – Jan 1995E
Cross, Russell (Brooklyn)E-3Jan 1993 – Aug 1995OPERATIONS DECKBEING ON THE THORN WAS SOME OF THE BEST TIMES I HAD.I MET SOME REALLY COOL PEOPLE. LT.JT VOIGHT, SEAMAN MOSLEY,SEAMAN QUANTZ,MASTER AT ARMS CHIEF JAMES MACCARTHUR(MAC).I WAS THE ONE THAT STARTED THE SNOW BALL FIGHT IN TROMSO I HAVE THE PICS
Stephens, William (Fish)HT3Feb 15, 1993 – Mar 27, 1997RepairMan, so many memories here. Some of the best years of my life spent on that ship. You guys were the best friends I ever had. God thats pathetic. You know what i mean though. Edawg, Pap, Bert, Voge, Orr, Athey, J.P., Ward, Doobie, Peace guys
Lange, JamesSTG2Mar 1993 – Jul 1995CA
Becker, DannDD-988Mar 11, 1993 – Jul 20, 1996CAHad a wonderful time. Met alot of great people!
Cyree, JaysonE-4Mar 16, 1993 – Dec 12, 1996A-GangThat was one wild ride... I still talk about all the messes we made all across this big world. Those times with you guys will never be forgotten. Any of you that wanna drudge up that old stuff give a me a line jaysonc72@bellsouth.net
Becker, LoggerheadSTG3Mar 21, 1993 – Jul 7, 1996CA
Wilson, RobertCTO3Apr 1993 – Sep 1994CommsA ton of good memories. Playing sega video games with the ew's. Blue nose. Breaking down in Curacao. Palma! . Rode her away from Charleytown , and then I left her. Anyone out there, give me a shout sometime.
Starowicz, RobertSKCS (SW)May 1993 – Aug 1996SupplyGreat ship, great crew, Greatest Supply Department afloat. Best Chiefs I've ever been associated with. I really miss those days. (except the sea sickness, thanks for the hep Doc. Farewell to the Mighty Thorn and God Bless her crew.
Owen, JoeCTR1May 1, 1993 – Jun 30, 1996OTGreat ship and great memories. Got out of the USN in 1998. Received my bachelors (history) in 2003, received my masters (2005).
Clemmons, BillCTM1(SW)Jun 10, 1993 – Jul 2, 1996OZbilclem50@gmail.com...Give me a shout...Retired in Jun 07...look me up if your ever in P-Cola. Had a blast on the Mighty T....Some of the best years yet...God Bless to all....Looking for Keith Judd if any one knows local
Skinnell, Will Aka SkinnySNJun 17, 1993 – Aug 16, 1996OD I have a ton of memories from my days on the Thorn. Haze gray and underway fit us to a tee but I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. Made some great friends. Here's a shout to SN Doug Macdonald. Rest in peace buddy.
Sainz, DiegoPN3Jun 25, 1993 – Aug 25, 1995NXGreat ship Great crew. A ton of memories tied into my time there.
Gomez, BenE-2Jul 4, 1993 – Oct 14, 1994BMBest time of my single life! I would like to here from anybody that serve with me at the USS THORN durin 1993 & 1994. Feel free to contact me via emai. I hope to here from you. Take care and God bless you all.
Matthews, TimETC(SW)Jul 7, 1993 – Oct 1, 1995CEI made Chief here and earned my SW. I had alot of fun, learned alot about everything including myself.
Ziznewski, Thomas (Ski)MSCS(SW)Jul 23, 1993 – Apr 14, 1995S2
Gray, DavidOS2Aug 1993 – Jan 1997OII know I probably complained as much as the next guy when it came to our extended deployments, but I would have to say that the times I spent serving on the THORN were the best times of my life. I wish I could go back and do it all again.
Harkins, RustyEN3/EN2Aug 1993 – Aug 1994A-GANGGreat ship and great friends really enjoyed cross decking with the dutch in artic/ remember Blue nose it was freezing.Navy was a great career/ so lots of the world
Bucko, PaulHT3Aug 2, 1993 – Oct 20, 1995RI am very suprised to see the Thorn has been decommissioned. I saw more of the world in the two years aboard Thorn than I have in the ten since. I'll never forget the ship to ship snowball fight in Tromso Norway with the Russian and Dutch navies.
Romero, MarkHM3Aug 15, 1993 – Sep 11, 1995Admin
Moseley, Vincent (J-5)SEAMANAug 18, 1993 – Sep 28, 1996DeckMy Fisrt sea duty and I love every minute of it.
King, MikeEN3Aug 18, 1993 – Oct 18, 1997MP/A-Gang/Oil LabHoly shit, what's up? 4 years of the best and worst times of my life that I would never change, anyone remember FN Brown and the "radioactive lube oil" sample. Drop a line anyone if you get the chance mike_king_6@yahoo.com
Allen, JeffOS2Oct 1993 – Mar 1997OII had a great time. I would love to here from any former shipmates
Warner, Mark (Smiley)E-2Oct 1993 – Aug 1995DeckI still talk about my experiences on the Thorn. Miss all of the great friends I had there. Does anyone remember the snowball fight (WW3) in Norway? Has anyone heard anything about Bernie?
Towe, JasonCTOSNOct 1993 – Mar 1995Electronics WarfareGreat experience on board this ship, some great friends. Joe Owen, Bill Clemmons, Keith Judd, Chuck Roper, Chief Salak. Thanks for keeping out of trouble for the most part. Love you guys lots of great memories.
Jones, TommieSH3Oct 10, 1993 – Aug 25, 1996SUPPLYWhats up shipmates, This is the one and only {SNOOP} saw a few names that I knew from back in the day.Man so many good times if I had the chance I would do it again.Any buy who want to chat holla at me.STAY SAFE AND PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FOWARD.
Daughety, WadeYN2Oct 12, 1993 – Jan 1996AdminWow, seeing all of these names brings back some great memories. Hope you are all doing well. Drop me a line james.daughety@yahoo.com. Can you guys believe "Tweety" is a Lt now
Reyes, JohnOS2Oct 14, 1993 – Aug 14, 1996OIHad some good times and fun memories with this bunch of guys, We were part of the crew that closed Charleston Naval Base and took The Thorn to Norfolk. Anybody recognize my name feel free to e-mail.
Vesey, CharlesE2Dec 1993 – Aug 1995OI
Reyes, DaveE-3, NOW E-5Dec 1993 – Sep 1995A-GANGWOW, the best years of my life. Remeber the tin can going DIW in the carribean? I wonder if anyone fonf my gin bottles? I love you guys!!!!!
Reyes, DavidENGINEMANDec 2, 1993 – Sep 7, 1995A
Cooper, Craig/disboLTDec 28, 1993 – May 20, 1996Supply

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