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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
Barco, MarioPC21994 – 1996PostalRest in peace Mighty Thorn
Major, AnthonyOS2 (SW)Jan 1994 – Dec 1995OILoved the THORN. It was my best ship. I am still in and a Senior Chief on the USS MOMSEN in Everett Washington. Any one want to get in touch......
Silverman, JoshuaE3Jan 1994 – Nov 1995DeckGood times .. although the CO sucked .. but hey who else can say they had a keg party in Cuba .. or exchanged Jeans with Russians in Norway .. We have a little page on myspace as well http://www.myspace.com/ussthorn
MacHart, MandelOS2Jan 5, 1994 – Jun 15, 1997OI
Aldridge, Scott M.EW2Feb 1994 – Feb 1996OT
St.clair, JohnnyOS2(SW)Feb 1994 – Dec 1997OI
Gregory, ChrisFC2Feb 16, 1994 – May 19, 1998CFCIWS Technician- On board during a period of serious ship deterioration due to deferment of many yard periods. As a result, the ship underwent a massive overhaul of nearly 2 years. I participated in the installation of the new CIWS Blk 1's.
Harvey, ChristopherOS2Mar 1, 1994 – Jun 15, 1997OIAny one that wants to email me send it.
Cardinale, PhilOS2May 1994 – Aug 1996OI
Sipes, JamesSK2May 18, 1994 – Apr 12, 1996SUP S-1I remember that long yard period in Newport News. Getting rid of used hazmat was a pain in the rear. But I'll never forget that visit to Curacao.
Mitchell, A. KennethLCDRJun 1994 – May 1996OTServed as Outboard/EW Officer.
Tomaselli, GregSK3Jun 1, 1994 – Dec 18, 1997Supply S-!Had a blast, miss those foreign ports and my friends. Don't ever forget those ear plugs:) If you remember me and want to get in touch, just email. I live in Atlanta, GA.
Ryan, RobertSTG1/STGCJun 10, 1994 – Jun 10, 1997CAGreat time on Thorn! Retired in 2001 and now work DoD police in Virginia Beach.
Slate, DaveGSM2Aug 1994 – Feb 1999MP-EM01We got real good at engine change outs in the med. MER 1 rocked. The envy of DESRON 18. The scurge of SIMA.
Cowan, IanE-1/E-4 Deck Seaman/PH3Aug 15, 1994 – Jan 31, 1997DeckCut my teeth hard, never thought how small she was until I lived on a CVN. Loved the water and miss the guys I worked with. To many good and bad time to recall here... God speed and fair seas..
Johnson, GlenCTR3 (SW)Aug 25, 1994 – Aug 24, 1997CommsWow, they sunk her, what an experience on board. Would like to speak to anyone who was on during my time. IDmagnet@aol.com subject USS Thorn.
Matson, PeteEN2(SW)Oct 1994 – Dec 26, 1996A-GangGreat ship, Great Crew.
Gillgren, GeoffSK3Oct 17, 1994 – Jun 26, 1998S1The longer I've been out, the more I miss it. Except working parties, or moving ammo in Earle, NJ when theres 5 feet of snow. Hamburg was awesome.
Boles, MichaelET2Nov 1994 – Nov 1996CS/CE
Delvalle, Daniel E-3/ FNNov 3, 1994 – Jun 1, 1996EngineeringI had a great time and made some great friends that i have no longer seen. I want to give a shout out to my real dawgs, GSM2 Curt, GSM2, Pogue, MA Chief Mac, seaman jean guillen and other tough muthaFckrs I rolled with!
Guillaume, JeanSNNov 7, 1994 – Nov 7, 1996Deck
Faye, RichardEN2Dec 1, 1994 – Dec 1, 1999A GANGA-Gang baby! Whats up all you former Schlepp Rocks!(Softball Team from 95-99.)Anybody remember those wild newport news hotel days.Hey good luck to all who served jail time on thorn. And how do I get back to Split, Croatia? hahahahah
Myers, TomFC2 (SW)1995 – Jan 2001CFGreat times, great friends. Sad to know she was sank. Feel free to contact me, etmyers@zitomedia.net
Oneill, GaryBM2Jan 4, 1995 – Aug 16, 1998ODWhat a blast I had on this ship! Great crew, lots of friends, too many good times to remember!And yes, I do remember "SKINNY" painted on the stern, and the Capt walking down the pier and seeing it.Miss the ship and crew!
Amayo Aka Mayo Man, Fergel Aka " I'Ll Have A Fergel Hold The Mayo"E-2Feb 1, 1995 – Nov 15, 1996ODHey all, I just wanted to say that the Thorn rocked! OD was alwats the it crew!! Anyway, has anyone seen Robert Eli Whitney? If you do, tell him to email me at famayo@westcoastfinancial.com
Miller, AaronOS2Feb 28, 1995 – Aug 28, 1998OII had the best time of my life will on the Thorn.
Neal, MichaelIC3Mar 3, 1995 – Jul 13, 1996combat systemsCan't believe the Mighty Thorn was decommisioned. Great ship and great crew.
Watson, JosephOS3Mar 26, 1995 – Mar 26, 1999OI
Krantz, DougDC2Apr 1995 – Jan 1999R-RepairMan I laughed for 10 minutes looking at these names Thorn was my 3rd ship and hands down the best. Ahhhh flight quarters. A gang vs R div...LETS GET IT ON!!!!! Rich you still love CDs?? Hamburg ohhh Hamburg. It sucks the sunk her. Later.
Hawthorne, JustinE-4/GMM3May 1995 – Jul 1997CMAlot of good times that will never be forgotten
Rowe, LarryE-6/GM1Jun 9, 1995 – Jun 29, 1997CM
Mercer, JeffET2Jul 1995 – Oct 1997CE#1 ET! Work Center Sup that kept Radio running smooth & a smile on RMCS Moore's face.....lol!
Minnick, Larry , Jr.ITCJul 15, 1995 – Mar 28, 1997OCOutstanding Ship, Top-Notch Division, Caring Mentors, Wonderful Friends. Thank You to ITCS (Ret) Bill Moore (LCPO) and ITCS (Ret) Marty Soder (CDS 18). I have retired within the same ranks as them!
Phillips, NishanCTR2 (SW)Jul 29, 1995 – May 6, 1999OTGreat ship, great friends, great memories!
Kent, SteveET3Aug 18, 1995 – Mar 11, 1997CEI had a great time, saw lot's of great places, met lots of great people. Wish I hadn't have left it so soon.
Blackburn, AndyEW3 (SW)Sep 1995 – Nov 1998ota lot of good times at least the ones i remember
Clevelle, JasonFC2Sep 22, 1995 – Jun 10, 1999CFPretty good time....
Bonaventura, PaulHT1Oct 1995 – Mar 2000If it was broke we fixed it.
Sanders, EricEN3Oct 1995 – Dec 1998A-GANGSTERSA-GANG IN THE HOUSE SCHLEPPS
Edie, MichaelCTRC(SW)Oct 1, 1995 – Oct 1, 1998Great ship with a great crew. No matter how difficult the mission was we made it work...
Berluche, CharlieIC2 (SW)Oct 2, 1995 – Sep 15, 2000CEAfter all the pain and suffering, I went through on that boat... I miss it. There were some bad times, some worse times and some good time. The life lessons I learned onboard Thorn are invaluable. Wish I could have went out for one last time.
Roy, MikeBM3Nov 1995 – Jul 1998ODHad a great time, Wish I never left. Anybody remember when we painted USS SKINNY on the stern?
Williams, DouglasSTGCS(SW) RetiredNov 1995 – Jun 1997CAHad a great time onboard. Great CPO mess with fond memories
Manaog, LordSH3Dec 1995 – May 1999S-3I had the best and worst times on this ship but nonetheless the most memorable ones. I really thought the FOG Watches were absurd considering the technology the ship had. Water secured, smoking lamp out /UNREP, E4 and below working parties-sucked!
O'neal, SidneyFCCDec 29, 1995 – Jun 16, 2000CFGreat Ship!!! Some great guys some of wHich I still see. I'm still active, no longer mk86, I'm now STRIKE and working at CSCS Dahlgren. Wish all of you the best. I had some great times onboard. Anyone wishing to talk drop me a mail.

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