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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:
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There are 670 crew members registered for the USS Thorn (DD 988).
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| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfrey, Tim | IC3 | 1996 – 1999 | ||
| Rafus, Glenn | E6/ET1 (RET) | 1996 – 1999 | CE | One of the best commands I ever had and the best crew! |
| Jones, Kevin | E3 MS | 1996 – | Supply | |
| Dozier, Sean (Triple D) | EN3/E-4 | 1996 – 2000 | A Division | Great memories, great crew. Happy to have the privilege of serving with the crew on the thorn |
| Cleveland, Adam (Panther,) NEW | E3 | 1996 – 1998 | A gang | Hello to a gangers |
| Kressig, James | EM2 | Feb 1996 – Oct 2000 | E | Lots of good times on this Old Girl |
| King, Roy | GSM 3 | Feb 1996 – Apr 1998 | MP | GREAT SHIP AND CREW. THE CAPTAIN AND XO THAT WAS ON THIS SHIP DURING MY TIME ONBOARD WERE THE BEST THE NAVY HAD TO OFFER. |
| King, Jr., Roy | GSM3 | Feb 24, 1996 – Apr 15, 1998 | mp | the med/nag cruise of '97 was the best cruise i ever had in my 5 year navy career. the capt. and xo of that cruise was the best the navy had to offer. |
| Barto, Bob | HT2 | Feb 28, 1996 – Jan 23, 1998 | REPAIR | CRASH HT SMASH MEF 97 ROCKED Any one have an extra 97 mef cruise book? I never got mine!!!!!!!! |
| Turney, Jody T-dog | IC3 | Mar 1996 – Nov 1998 | engineering | Had some really good times,and had some really good friends. |
| Stegemann, Scott D. | DC3 | Mar 11, 1996 – Dec 20, 1999 | mp,a-gang,oil lab ,&dc | THE THORN EXPERIENCE WAS ONE THAt STAY WITH A PERSON. I MET SOME OF THE BEST PEOPLE A PERSON COULD KNOW AND HED SOME EXPERIENCES THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GO SCHLEPROCKS. |
| Carey, Gorman Ray , III | MS3 | Mar 28, 1996 – Sep 4, 1999 | S-2 | |
| Underwood, Max | CDR | Apr 1996 – Oct 1998 | XO | Best crew I ever served with. Did more with less than humanly possible. No love for Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. Thanks for many positive Thorn memories. |
| Kiger, Rick "Kig" | GSM1(SW) | Apr 16, 1996 – Nov 20, 1999 | MP | Cool ship. Good crew. Miss some of the guys. Retirement is set for 31MAR06 here in FL. Going to be one heck of a party. How 'bout it 3 Generator "Brew Crew"? |
| Lockamy, Christian | E-5/RM2 | May 1996 – Jul 1999 | OC | I grew up on the Thorn.....served with many good men that I will never forget. |
| Currence, Ryan Anthony | DC2 (SW) | May 21, 1996 – May 16, 2001 | Repair | The memories of the "Mighty Thorn" will last forever. Best engineering plant in the Navy. No other boat could touch the Damage Control we had on THORN! |
| Fowler, Jd | DK1 (RETIRED) | May 25, 1996 – Aug 26, 2000 | S-4 Disbursing | What a tour! What memories! The best ship I ever served on, was sad to see the old girl de-commd. Hopefully everyone's pay record is still squared away.......I did my best! |
| Robinson, Demetrius C. | ITC | Jun 24, 1996 – Dec 13, 1999 | OPS | I reported to this ship as a First Class and had three an a half great years onboard. I completed two cruises that were great and met some wonderfull friends while onboard. |
| Schlegel, David | FCCS(SW) | Jul 1996 – Jul 1999 | Combat Systems | |
| Rose, Marty | CTR1(SW) | Aug 1996 – Jul 1999 | OT | I had alot of good friends on Thorn, Im glad I was there. But I wouldnt do it again. I surprised Andy Blackburn is still alive. |
| Medlock, Gregory Maddog | MS3 | Aug 16, 1996 – Feb 28, 1998 | S2 | THE BEST COOK THE BOAT EVER HAD |
| Pearsall, Zack | GSE2 | Sep 1996 – Jun 1999 | MP | I'll never forget those days on Thorn. Learned a lot there and met some great people. Never thought I would but I miss it sometimes. |
| Archibald, Rick (Archie) | SK3 | Sep 1996 – Dec 4, 1999 | S-1 | Made some great friends and had a blast at ports. Overseas was fun except all the unreps and crank duty in the scullery in the middle of the gulf |
| Bozeman, Gregory | OS2 | Sep 1996 – Jun 1999 | OI | Thorn was the best shp and crew I was ever a part of. |
| Van Amburg, Kristopher | OS2 | Sep 3, 1996 – Sep 3, 2000 | Operations | Know me give me a shout, well talk about hte drinks, troubles, and good times! |
| Love, Allen | PC1(SW) | Sep 14, 1996 – Sep 1, 2000 | Got my ESWS on there. This ship had one of the best Supply Dept. I've ever served with. | |
| Huffman, Mark | SKC(SW) | Oct 10, 1996 – Oct 10, 2000 | SS01 | Best destroyer in the fleet during my tour onboard due to the dedication of the sailors I served with. |
| Bivins, Matthew | E-3 | Oct 10, 1996 – Aug 16, 1997 | OD | HEy the best of times with those lil dudes down in OD!!Thanks for the laughs and the momories.....wish my time could have been longer...but unforantionally it was not...but..."Here's to the crew....and the Cap. ---- Thank You!!!!!!!! |
| Nesbit, Dexer | OSC(SW) | Nov 1996 – Nov 1998 | OI | Great crew great time. |
| Caballero, Paul | CSCS (SW) RETIRED | Dec 31, 1996 – Feb 28, 2000 | S2 | Many fond memories onboard the "THORN in my side" Solid CPO Mess! Earned my star on that dog! Best supply department on the waterfront then. Too bad she was sunk--I guess now, she really is dead in the water. |
| Monday, Neal | OS 2 | Jan 1997 – Aug 5, 2000 | OI | Thorn was good times. I hope I don't forget |
| Gallahan, Jimmy | GSM2/E-5 | Jan 1997 – Jun 2000 | MP | The Mighty Thorn was a helluva a ship becuase of that Engineering department! What is up with those Shlepp Rocks? |
| Jacknick, Joe | GSM3 | May 1997 – Aug 28, 2000 | Engineering | MP division, best of the best on the east coast. Wont ever forget the mighty thorn |
| Jacknick, Crazy Jack | GSM3 | May 1997 – Aug 2000 | MP | Best of the best on the east coast. Wont ever forget the thorn.(at the end of every rainbow) |
| Allread, Johnathon | EM2(SW) | Sep 1997 – Sep 1999 | E | What's up my homies... I am out and will be back in shortly. Got my degree coming... I hope to see yall in the fleet sometime. Fair winds my friends. |
| Beattie, Ethan | IT2(SW) | Sep 1997 – Jan 2001 | OC | Updating email contact. |
| Garduno, Patrick | ET1 | Sep 1, 1997 – Feb 1, 2000 | CE | My first boat, and the best one I have ever served on!!! |
| Fox, Kevin | GM 3 | Sep 1, 1997 – Oct 1, 1999 | Combat Systems | I was a SAR swimmer while aboard and had an ok time. Many probably remember me for my drunken exploits ashore the most. I am happy to report that I have been sober for 9 years. I have a Bachelor's Degree and work as a Financial Analyst now |
| Hagemann, Eric | gsm3 | Nov 1997 – Aug 2001 | mp | |
| Burton, Jason | IC3 | Nov 28, 1997 – Feb 8, 2000 | CS | |
| Perkins, Brandin | E-5/FC2 | Dec 5, 1997 – Nov 27, 2001 | CS | I miss the great crew members I lived with for 4 years. I met some of the coolest people I have ever known on this ship. The food was usually awesome (thanks to Pone and Will). Shot 2 Rim-7 Sparrow missiles my last year. Best rush ever!!!! |
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