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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Hayler (DD 997). 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 509 crew members registered for the USS Hayler (DD 997).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Garrett, Mike | NC1 | 1986 – Sep 1, 1989 | Admin | Hayler was a great ship.. We had a lot of great times.Best Wishes to all who served her well. |
Moline, Doug | SK1 | 1986 – 1989 | S-1 | |
Robinson, Chris "Rob" | SM2 | 1986 – 1988 | Communications | Made the Unitas '87 cruise. Had to relieve the SM1 after he hurt his knee at the start of the cruise. Had just crossdecked from the Mount Whitney. I will never forget what it was really like to break-away after an unrep....and feel how fast she wa |
Soehl, Doug | ET2 | 1986 – 1989 | CSE | |
Hale, Nathan (Nate) | GSE3/2 | 1986 – 1989 | MP | |
McNeary, Brian | STG2 | 1986 – 1989 | Lots of good memories, especially the people I served with. I still have a hunk of that German oiler. | |
Cyr, David | HT2 | 1986 – Mar 1988 | Engineering | And a good time was had by all. Good memories Hello to all the HT's |
Henrichs, Robby | GSM2 | 1986 – Oct 1988 | ||
Scott, Scotty | E-6 | 1986 – 1990 | Operation/Boatswainsmate | Will have to say I had a very good time on the "Junk Yard Dog". Most memorable was the crash with the "FGS Rhoen". What a ride. I got out of the Navy after my tour on the "Hayler" with ten years in. |
Clary, Jd | E5 | 1986 – 1992 | Operations | The best time of my life met some great people and saw the world from many perspectives. |
Van Note, Chris | PNSN | 1986 – 1987 | ADMIN | |
Watson, David L. Watson | HT2 | Jan 1, 1986 – Jul 10, 1989 | R | |
Resendez, Chris | RM3 | Jan 13, 1986 – May 31, 1990 | Operations | Some of the best years of my life were spent aboard Hayler. From South America to the North Atlantic. Many great memories, some more hazy than others ;) Good times fellas, good times. |
Noel, William C. | FCCS | Jan 25, 1986 – Sep 19, 1989 | CSE | I was a DS3, then a DS2 stationed onboard USS HAYLER from 01/86-09/89 |
Helms, Daren | EN2 | Feb 14, 1986 – Feb 2, 1990 | ||
Helms, Daren | EN2 | Feb 14, 1986 – Feb 9, 1990 | a gang | I CANT BELIEVE ITS BEEN 17 YEARS,SEEMS LIKE YEASTERDAY.DAM IM GETTING OLD.I HAD THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE WITH THE BEST FRIENDS ILL EVER HAVE ON THE BEST SHIP IN THE NAVY.SORRY TO SEE HER GO DOWN.SEE YA WOODY. |
David Daugherty, Dave | STG 3 | Mar 1, 1986 – Oct 27, 1989 | combat systems | Fond memories and some terrifying one as well. collision with german oiler. remember piper alpha oil rig Although its been nearly twenty years, I do not miss working on the sonar dome. |
Gethin, Brendan W. | STG2 | Mar 9, 1986 – Apr 10, 1988 | I was an STG3 aboard the Hayler from '86-88. Now I'm called up to active duty in the Army. Later went on to serve with the 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg. | |
Solorzano, Delfino | SK | Mar 10, 1986 – Jun 30, 1989 | S-1 | Last command. |
Embrey, Dave | E3 | Mar 15, 1986 – 1989 | Supply | Best dang Sub-buster ever |
Lewis, Al | DS2(SW) | Mar 20, 1986 – Aug 18, 1992 | CE | Deployed for North Atlantic cruise in 86 and for Unitas cruise in 90 and through dry dock in Portland, Maine. met alot of great people during my time aboard. I miss those days sometimes |
Boyd, Jeff | FC2 | Apr 1986 – Jul 1990 | CSM1 | Some of my greatest memories came from things that happened on this ship and the people I served with. |
Nelson, Ron | HMC(SW) | Apr 1986 – Jul 1989 | Naivgation | Picked up my Surface Warefare on board plus made CPO. The UNITAS and STANNAVFORLANT cruises were the highlight of my 20 years. Thanks for the memories. |
Mooney, John | E-4/SK3 | May 1986 – Jun 1, 1988 | Supply | |
Sparkman, Sam | Jun 1986 – Jun 1990 | CSE2 | Marco Hernandez was the best!!! | |
Smart, Danny | RM2 | Jul 6, 1986 – Jul 10, 1989 | OPS/OC | |
Reynolds, Tony | OS2 | Aug 1986 – Feb 18, 1990 | Ops | Wow......I remember some of the names. Great times with great guys......CIC was THE place to be! |
Hall, Nathan | BM2 BM1 BMC (SEL) | Sep 1986 – Apr 1989 | 1st | I Had a blast both my tours onboard Hayler. Round One 86-89. Round Two April 2002 til Decom |
Sajdak, Paul | E-2 .SHE WAS MY FIRST COMMAND | Sep 1986 – | Deck/1st | Sad to see her gone. The Hayler was my first ship. Thanks to all those on board who guided me on my journey. |
Berkeley, Howard | AT3 | Sep 1986 – Jan 1991 | squadron | |
Haughney, Joe (Captains Boy) | YN3 | Nov 1986 – Jul 1990 | Admin | I cant belive that its been nearly 20yrs. I am proud to say I was a Hayler Sailor. Never forget sitting in Medical during our famous crash. God bless our imfamous CAPTAIN CRUNCH STAN. PROUD TO SERVE WITH YOU ALL!!!! |
Perry, Stuart | EMNF | Nov 1986 – Feb 19, 1987 | Electrical | |
White, Ray | STG2 | Nov 1986 – Feb 1989 | CA | Fare winds and following seas |
Perry, Stuart | EMFN | Nov 2, 1986 – Feb 19, 1987 | Electrical | I have great memories from being on the Hayler. It was a great ship . I arrived on the ship with a buddy named Scott from the admin. dept. We spent six days in Montivideo, Uruguay. We then heloed onto the Hayler to begin our time aboard |
Jackson, John | STG2 | Dec 1986 – Jan 6, 1990 | CA | I was very surprised when I found out she was sunk. |
Randoll, Terry | BM3 | Dec 6, 1986 – Apr 26, 1989 | 1st Deck Dawgs | Remember Piper Alpha or the big hole from the FGS Rhoen |
Huebsch, Edward | MS3 | Dec 28, 1986 – Aug 7, 1990 | S-2 | |
Christiansen, Niels (Chris) | SN | 1987 – 1989 | Ops (Deck Dawgs) | |
Sandkam, David "Crabber" | HT2 | 1987 – 1991 | ||
Crawford, Howard | STG3-STGSA | Jan 5, 1987 – Jul 1, 1988 | CA | |
Buzzard, Brian "Buzz" | SH3 | Jan 5, 1987 – Jul 14, 1990 | deck/ships service | great time email me buzzardbrian@hotmail.com I talked to pepe a while ago looking for chip and cheney |
Hill, Larry | FCC (SW) | Jan 6, 1987 – Jul 4, 1990 | CS | |
Gadwqy, Michael (Gad) | SN/E3 | Jan 26, 1987 – Jan 26, 1991 | OD/PERSONNEL | I can say without a dout that my navy career aboard the Hayler was one of the best things that have ever happened in my life. To ALL the crew. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I will never forget. Gad's 1987-1991. USS HAYLER |
Didier, Alfredo (Did) | BM2 (SW) | Feb 10, 1987 – Apr 22, 1991 | 1st LT DECK | One of the best times of my life was on board the Hayler , remember BMC Penney, Watkins, Boyd and all the rest of the guys "IF I COULD TURN BACK TIEM" God Bless all. |
Hall, Jerry | OS2 | May 2, 1987 – Nov 1, 1991 | Operations | |
Hoffman, Darren | E4/GSE | May 29, 1987 – 1989 | M | It was tough being back in the beginning of my time in the Navy but I am proud of my work. Those days taught me of how quick life can go away. The 1988 STANAVFORLANT cruise was fun except for the hole |
Baize, Ronnie | ET2 | Jun 1987 – May 1989 | CSE | Proudly served with the great crash crew of '88. You guys were great. |
Tulp, Bill | STG1 | Jun 1987 – Sep 1989 | TASS/ CA | It was quite an adventure during those 2 years we did alot and saw a lot more. |
Elrod, Albert (Al) | GSM1 | Jun 1987 – May 1992 | Eng M | |
Tulp, Bill | STGSN (SW) | Jun 1, 1987 – Dec 10, 1989 | CT Combat System Tail | The first STG class to replace the OT rate on the AN/SQS 15 Tail or TASS We reported on board as a Detachment and eventually began ships comapany and part of CA Division. I saw alot of Europe during My time on the Hayler Good Times |
Holderfield, Terry | STG3 | Jul 1987 – Jul 1989 | TASS/ CA | |
Reed, Jack | PNCM (SW/AW) | Jul 7, 1987 – Sep 22, 1989 | X | Great ship and crew. Ports visited during 1988 in Northern Europe were great. |
Morse, David | stg 3 | Aug 1987 – Aug 1992 | sonar | Wow just found out they sunk the old girl! |
Montuori, Tony | QM3 | Aug 10, 1987 – Aug 12, 1991 | Deck / Navigation | Wow, where did the years go? Frankie McHugh QM3 Pepi QM3 Tyrone Wright E-5 Harvey Watkins BM1 Big Jim Penny BMC Scotty BM1 Way too many, God bless you guys. God bless all 368 of my brothers. |
Downey, James/jim | CDR | Sep 1987 – Aug 1990 | OC/OD | Served as Communications Officer, CMS Custodian, and First LT. Deployed in 1987 to North Atlantic, 1988 STANAVFORLANT, 1989 back to North Atlantic, and 1990 UNITAS. |
Burns, Jesus | SN | Sep 1987 – Dec 1990 | Operations | |
Robertson, Bobby | SN / SH3 | Oct 26, 1987 – Mar 15, 1991 | Deck / S-3 | I remember all the Great people and Great times with them...also remember serving sliders to then Vice Admiral Borda...Piper Alpha (1988)...my 22nd birthday being hit. South America wondering when headed to the Gulf |
Melton, Ronald | BMSN | Nov 20, 1987 – Jun 27, 1989 | OD | |
Clay, Michael | e-3 deck | Dec 1987 – Aug 15, 1990 | 1st | piper alpha to crashex88 ,asroc laucher pointing at bridge,backing into Canadian ship haifax nova scotia oh bumper sking fun the brawl in Portsmouth,England.had great times and stories with memories for lifetime thanks |
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