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USS Deyo (DD 989) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Deyo (DD 989). 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 661 crew members registered for the USS Deyo (DD 989).
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
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis, Carnell | SA | 1984 – 1985 | ||
| Maynard, John (Randy) | E5/IC | 1984 – Jun 19, 1987 | Eng | Living in Martinsburg wv wk 301 451 1753 |
| Alberta, John | HT3 | 1984 – 1986 | repair | SOME OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE |
Grubb, David  | HT2 | 1984 – 1986 | R | Was a great ship had alot of good times still rember the time at ralphs in Portland mane, Hey wentworth, Guzman and tony Dejesus you guys out there. |
| Nielsen, Tom | GSM1 | 1984 – 1989 | M | The best times of my life were on the Deyo..Pete Conroy, Kirk Fisher, Sal and “H†Shepherd. Worked hard and had good times with all my buddies --Glen, Danno, Senior Jones and Mark Ryan and many others. I miss you guys!! |
| Aleff, Daniel | E-5 | 1984 – 1986 | CA | |
| Eddington, Kenneth (Ed) | CTT2 (SW) | Jan 1984 – Jun 1988 | OT | What a party, Portland Maine, the Carribean a lifetime of experience in 4 years |
| Dixon, Gordon | EN1/PO1 SW | Jan 5, 1984 – Jun 10, 1987 | A division | The Best ship in the fleet had a great bunch guys in A gang. The best |
| Ballenger, Michael | SA | Feb 1984 – Aug 1984 | First Division | Went through the Panama Canal Drove the boat through the Caribbean Nice cruise to Pacific Ocean My First Ship before I went to OS "A" did the Caribbean Cruise with the Boatswain Mate |
| Tippman, Paul | ET2 | Feb 1, 1984 – Dec 20, 1989 | CE | I Had so much fun the first time, I came Back. Maybe the ship will too!!! |
| Patterson, Ken (Scoop) | CTT2 | Mar 1984 – Jul 1986 | OT | Had a alot of great times with all the guys on ship. |
| Halladay, Hank | HT3 | Mar 1984 – Dec 1988 | r | |
| Maffett, Jim | Ms1 | Mar 1984 – Feb 1987 | Supply | It is sad to hear she no longer is here. Charleston isn't the same without the navy here. |
| Fletcher, Andrew | FC1 | Mar 1984 – Mar 1987 | CSM | |
| Spencer, Larry | E6 IC1 | Mar 1, 1984 – Aug 1, 1987 | E | A great time in Maine, still looking to connect with BM2 Hampton. |
| Soskin, Evan | QMCS(SW/AW) | Apr 1984 – Jul 1987 | OD and NX01 | Outstanding first ship! VADM Katz was my first CO. We had a top notch crew...GREAT command. |
| Bell, John (Jc) | CTR2 | Apr 10, 1984 – Sep 10, 1987 | OT | It was a good time we travelled everywhere meet some good folks and lost a few friends.I will always remember singing the DEYO song on the bus in Rosevelt Roads PR |
| Miller, Don | HT2 | Jun 1984 – Nov 8, 1985 | R | Great ship and crew, One big Family. remember the song from the carribean " Drug Busters " that sail boat was nice |
| Smith, Terry | MS3 | Jun 1984 – Mar 1985 | SUPPLY | Enjoyed the Mess crew even the short time I was aboard, had to leave suddenly do to motorcycle accident. Thanks for all the support while in hospital. With Jesus as my strength all is well! |
| Brown, Reginald /reggae | MS3 | Jun 1984 – | S2 | Great experience, I wish that I was save doing that time. Would like to hear from some of you guys who I had a privilege to serve with. |
| Piteo, Andy | QM2 | Jul 15, 1984 – Mar 10, 1988 | ON | As time passes I realize how much I treasure the memories I have of the time I spent on the Deyo. What an amazing four years, not all fun but I am proud of my ship and all the guys I served with. As Iron Mike used to say Kowabunga! |
| Vickery, Mike | QM3 | Jul 15, 1984 – Apr 1988 | Nav/Admin | Those were the days. Miss alot of you guys even 20+ years later. The TBD cruise, Eggs stealing (borrowing) the "moose" horns, Portland, the whole crew getting bawled out after our first night in Palma. Best 4 years ever. |
| Olson, Michael | ht | Aug 16, 1984 – May 15, 1986 | damage control | best ship in the fleet |
| Hill, Drew | EW2 | Sep 1984 – Sep 1987 | OT | Great ship and CAPT Katz was the best CO I ever had. Fond memories of Barry Brown, BJ, Smitty, Nick, EWC Carey, the CTs, Portland, sinking the Lola, St. Croix... Left active duty in 1987 and joined the Reserves - retired in 2002 as EWC. |
| Conroy, Pete | GSM1 | Oct 1984 – Sep 1989 | M div | Lifelong memories in a few short years. Portland,ME diving w/ Nielsen; snorkeling in Gitmo; St. Croix, Med & p gulf. The Three Amigos! Learned a lot too. Worked hard, Played hard. Sad to see her gone. |
| Gullett, Delmar | EM2 | Oct 19, 1984 – Dec 6, 1987 | E | E Div. was great being a part of Engineering working with all the Snipes. It was a tough ship but we worked together and got stuff done. Capt Mike Fahey was no nonsense CO and I enjoyed being part of this ship company. |
| Swan, Chris (Doc) | HMC(SW) | Nov 1984 – Mar 1988 | Admin/Medical | 6th Fleet Med Cruise...Destination..."TBD" |
| Reyla, Shannon (Q-tip) | YN3 | Nov 15, 1984 – Aug 7, 1987 | 168th | Totally a life experience, meeting new shipmates and traveling and seeing new countries and ports of call. Took all that experiance and made me the man I'm today, Full of knowledge for life. Hope to here from you. |
| Russo, Nick | EW2 | Dec 1984 – Jan 1988 | OT | Seems like yesterday when I was trying to hide from EW1 Brown & EWC Carey to avoid getting stuck with cleaning the berthing compartment or some other working party. I can't believe she's gone. |
| Carlos, Hawkins/hubba | DD 989 | Dec 10, 1984 – Aug 27, 1988 | OD/OI | I WAS ON DEYO 2 TIMES. THE 2ND WAS FROM APR 26, 1992 TO MARCH 21, 1997. LOTS OF GOOD TIME, AND I WAS THERE AT THE END. |
| Shaffer, Karl | EN3 | Dec 14, 1984 – Apr 22, 1988 | A Gang | Good Times in those 4 years. Wonder how everyone is doing? Send me an e-mail sometime |
| Mordecai, David | GMG2/GMG3 | Dec 24, 1984 – Oct 8, 1988 | CG | I am looking for Iron Mike Fahey's crew.1985-1988 Gunner's Mates or CG/CF/CA brothers from Berthing #3. The St. Croix ,Puerto Rico Med Cruise days with BBBG 1. Deyo, Ticonderoga and Iowa. |
| Varnado, Eric | ET | 1985 – | ||
| Fitzgibbon, Jack | CTA1 | 1985 – 1992 | Outboard (OT) Division | |
| Morgan, Phil | OS2 | 1985 – 1990 | OI | Best ship. Best crew. Hands down. |
| Willyard, Joseph | TM3 | 1985 – | ASW | This was my second destroyer but it was my favorite one. I had many friends onboard and loved getting underway and feeling those gas turbines sending us flying. |
| Johnson, Derrick | 3 SH | Jan 11, 1985 – Nov 13, 1988 | Supply | Really enjoyed my days aboard, Shout out to SH-1 Barrus for teaching me the ropes in the barber shop, also hello to all my former ship buddies in supply, and deck what up 2 BM2 Soskin, BM2 McClain My Homey from Detroit. |
| Rangel, Miguel | e4 | Feb 11, 1985 – Mar 11, 1997 | gsm | i need help finding people i worked with its very important call me at 757-236-4516 |
| Heaton, Doug | Mar 1985 – May 1988 | OT | ||
| Bortell, Michael | STG2 | May 1985 – Oct 1987 | CA | Its hard to imagine it has been this long. Look foward to hearing from any CA guys from Big "D". |
| Barrus, Skip | SH1 (ESWS) | May 4, 1985 – Mar 1, 1989 | Supply | SH3 Derrick Johnson..you were a great student..thanks for the memory! I think of all my shipmate friends (there were many) and wish I could see them again. Glad to be retired Navy..still in Chas SC.All..Look me up on FB |
| Ganslow, Bill | EW2 | Jun 1985 – Apr 1988 | OT | Just heard she was decomissioned. Just had beers at the Drydock pub/bar and the Picture of the Deyo is still hanging on the wall there. Smitty and I toasted the Deyo. |
| Fahey, Mike | commander | Jun 2, 1985 – Aug 5, 1987 | co | Absolutely outstanding crew and wardroom |
| Clemence, Ryan "Clem" | EW 2 | Aug 15, 1985 – Feb 15, 1987 | OT | Some tough times, but many many more great times. I recall Portland, Charleston and liberty call in Rosie Roads, St. Croix, Lauderdale, GITMO... |
| Norman, Garrett | STG3 | Aug 22, 1985 – Feb 3, 1989 | CA | Great ship & crew through good times and bad. Sad to hear that "Brave and Proud" is now history. Think fondly of Portland, ME through Charleston, SC and the cruises in between. Hard to think it's been 20 yrs. Hope to hear from a few now |
| Harper, Larry | FC1 | Sep 1985 – Dec 1989 | CF | |
| Mansfield, Carl "torch" | EM 3 | Sep 1985 – Jun 1989 | E | Best ship on the East Coast! In Reftra in Cuba for only 6 wks 'cause we kicked ass. Med Cruise in 87-88 the only time I have seen someone throw up while walking & miss their shoes. |
| Chamberlin, Chris | IC2 | Nov 10, 1985 – Nov 22, 1988 | E- | Had lots of fun and made life long friends onboard Deyo.Capt. "iron" MIKE FAHEY was my first captain and he was tough as nails..He taught us all to work hard and be proud. To EM3 King ,IC2 Therrien,HT2 Shytles,FN Ryan,EM3Christadaro still f |
| Britton, William "Rob" "hillbilly" | BM3 | Dec 1985 – Jun 1989 | deck | I drew the tatoo. I knocked over an ablebeck. Iron Mike was the man. Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders rule(sniff, sniff) Now boatswain on the MV Green Dale. The Merchant Marines still needs some of you guys, deck, eng. and cooks. search S.I.U. |
| Mohr, Baby Doc | E5/HM2 | Dec 1, 1985 – Apr 30, 1988 | NX | I came on in Portland Maine. Great ship. |
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