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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Towers (DDG 9). 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 406 crew members registered for the USS Towers (DDG 9).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1964 | 1965 – 1970 | 1971 – 1973 | 1974 – 1977 | 1978 – 1981 | 1982 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Russell, David (Hoser) | FTMSN | 1982 – 1984 | WEPS | Still alive and well |
Gibbs, Alan | EW2/EW1 | Jan 15, 1982 – Feb 1984 | OI | Great crew, great times, great ship, great skippers. |
Bipes, Jeffery A | OS 1 | Apr 1982 – Apr 1984 | OI | OI div LPO, ASAC |
Isbill, Art | EN 2 | Apr 9, 1982 – Apr 10, 1984 | A Gang | Fasteast ship in town |
Isbill, Jr., Arthur | EN 2 | Apr 14, 1982 – Apr 27, 1984 | A-gang | seen the world and it many people |
Potter, Rod | STG3 | May 1982 – May 1984 | ASW | What a Blast!! |
Willis, Chad | GMG3 | Jul 1982 – Jun 1984 | 2nd Division | I loved my time aboard the USS Towers. I miss everyone and would like to hear from anyone. My email is: chaddwillis52@gmail.com |
Daughtry, Gary | BM3 | Nov 12, 1982 – Jan 25, 1986 | 1ST | I SERVED WITH WILSON, COLVIN, SHEY, FIELDER, AIRHART, POPS (CARTER) BIG FAT BARRY, BIGGS, BELL |
Shay, Timothy (Toushay) | bm3 | Dec 12, 1982 – Aug 10, 1986 | 1st division | served with jorgy, fielder,merelly, daughtery, yadjas, c.j. harris, pops. we were the best " ddg9 = dickem down good 9 times" |
Hrasok, Rick | MM2/1 | 1983 – 1986 | a-gang | Those were the days my friend... |
Rich, Wiltshire | YN2 | Jan 1983 – May 1986 | ||
Wiltshire, Ob | YN3 | Jan 1983 – May 1986 | Navigation | |
Friedman, Steven | E-5/DS2 | Jan 11, 1983 – Dec 21, 1984 | OE | Does anyone know what happened to Brian Hunt? |
Workman, Michael | GMT1 | Feb 1983 – Jun 1985 | ASW | I really enjoyed my time onboard in Japan. Most people were great, but had a few that made life miserable for others. |
Knapp, William Leo ( Pappy) | OS2 (SW) | Mar 1983 – Sep 1985 | OI | Lookin for old freinds |
Kevan, Kim | MM1/C | Mar 1983 – Apr 1986 | M/Aft | Got on after the steam rupture in Fwd FR. Of 5 ships I served on this was my most enjoyable. The crew of the ship and in Aft Eng room were all fine sailors as attributed by the awards. Having a good CO and made the ship! |
Ellis, Ge0rge | HM1 | Apr 7, 1983 – Nov 1988 | nav/admin | GMG2 Greg Jonnson |
Grasso, Barron | OS3 | Apr 20, 1983 – Mar 23, 1986 | OI | had a great time aboard the towers |
Harrison, Johnnie (Harry O) | GMC | Apr 28, 1983 – Jan 28, 1986 | Second | One good ship and crew. TJ DePalma, Sercey, big head Johnson, Nollie, Case, Cole B "Refergee" Gannon, Krash, Willis, SCPO Simmons and all of the no shooting FC's. Missed you guys. I grew up on truett and became a true leader. |
Harrison, Johnnie (Harry O) | GMG1 TO GMC | Apr 30, 1983 – Jan 30, 1986 | 2nd | |
Carter, Ronald A.k.a. "R.c." | RM1/RET | Jul 16, 1983 – Aug 1, 1985 | OC | I was a member of the original Wolfpack crew back in the days. I was RM3 George Moore replacement in the Radio Shack back in the days. |
O'Neal, Michael | CWO3 | Oct 1983 – Jun 1987 | MPA | I served almost 4 years in USS TOWERS and was privileged to be associated with a superior crew of engineers. |
Francis, Naman "Frani Maru" | QM2 | Dec 1983 – Jun 1986 | Navigation | The Towers will always hold a special place in my heart. She was a special ship with a great crew. |
Jones, Darrel | STGSN | 1984 – 1986 | Weapons | I miss those guys. |
Higgins, Peter | OS 3 | 1984 – 1987 | OS/OI | Had the best time on the "dog-9" wouldn't trade it for anything- peter |
Brown, Nathaniel ![]() | BMSN / FC3 | 1984 – 1989 | 1st --> Missile | I really loved my time aboard the USS Towers, and I am sure almost all crew members feel the same, and I made great friends with many sailors I've served with, as well as the Japanese ppl. If you know me, pls email! |
Shireman, Kenneth | HM3 | 1984 – 1985 | Admin | Short tour due to blowing out knee on AFFF pump outside sickbay on way to GQ drill. transferred to Naval Hospital Yokosuka on med hold then became permanent duty station. |
Mozingo, William | DS1 | Jan 1984 – Jan 1986 | OE | Definitely the best ship and crew during my career and wouldn't trade it for anything. |
Croft, Danny | OS3 | Jan 1, 1984 – Jun 15, 1985 | OI | I was on the Towers when it was in drydock in Yokuska, and did the cruise to Japan, Thailand, singapore and various other cruises. |
Abraitis, Tom | BT2 | Jan 26, 1984 – Jan 26, 1986 | B | good times over seas |
Lewis, Don | SK1 | Feb 14, 1984 – Feb 14, 1987 | S-1 | WE WERE THE BEST: SKC MILLER, SKC RIDENHAUR, SK1 DIMENT, SK1 LEWIS, SK2 BARNES, SK2 KIRKER, SK3 FAGER, SK3 KING AND STRIKER SN WILLIE WILLIAMS |
Kittle, Quintin | OS3 | Mar 1984 – Mar 1986 | OI | Would love to hear from my old shipmates! |
Barrick, Jim | DS3/DS2 | Mar 1984 – Oct 1987 | OPS | My first "real" command and by far the best! |
Kittle, Quintin | 0S-3 (AT THE TIME) | Apr 1984 – Mar 1986 | OI | Great times and great memories. I would love to hear from anyone who served at the same time. |
Philippi, Richard | STG 2 | Jun 1984 – Apr 1989 | ASW | My first and only sea command. Great ship, great crew(s) |
Duffy, Michael | MM | Jun 1, 1984 – Apr 3, 1987 | M | |
Edwards, Jeff | Jun 15, 1984 – Jun 30, 1987 | ASW | ||
Gabbert, Todd | HTFN - HT2 | Jul 1984 – Jan 1987 | R-Div. | My first command. Did a lot of growing up since then and retired HTC. Lots of good memories. |
Campbell, Mack "Smurf" | BMSN | Aug 1984 – Sep 1987 | 1st | My "snipe"brother and I wish to thank you for those memories that shaped our current lifestyle, going AWOL soon, torres, call. |
Yodjas, Kevin | BM 2 | Aug 17, 1984 – Apr 15, 1988 | Great crew on a great ship. Even though it wasn't all fun, the memories certainly are. | |
Bailey, Robert | LT. | Sep 10, 1984 – Dec 31, 1987 | Communications | Overall, an interesting experience, traveling throughout Asia and learning the good, bad, and ugly aspects of management, I truly enjoyed serving with the superb sailors of OC and E divisions, you guys made the Towers the best! Domo Arigato |
Taylor, Shawn | OS3 | Sep 10, 1984 – Aug 10, 1987 | OI | The greatest experience I ever had. Was truly a blessing to be a part of a great crew onboard a great ship. |
Owen, Jerry | TM3 | Oct 1984 – Dec 1986 | ASW | She was a great ship. |
Torres, Andrew | QM3 | Nov 1984 – Jul 1987 | 1st & Nav. | |
Tiller, Kerry | OS 1 | Dec 1984 – Jan 1987 | OI | Berry Burrows: the best Captain I ever served under. Although I was only on board for two years (out of twenty in the navy, 13 of those on sea duty), Towers remains my favorite ship. |
Torres, Andy | QM3 | Dec 1, 1984 – Jul 1, 1987 | 1st. and Nav. | What great early life memories. Went though alot on the Tucking T. Will always remember the crew in 1st. and Nav. division's. |
Torres, Andrew | QM3 | Dec 10, 1984 – Jul 10, 1987 | 1st and Nav. | I would like to say hi to all of my former shipmates.I will always remember the good and hard times I had on board the Towers. |
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