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USS Compass Island (AG 153) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Compass Island (AG 153). 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 110 crew members registered for the USS Compass Island (AG 153).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 – 1976 | 1977 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packard, Lloyd | RD1 | Aug 17, 1956 – Jun 1958 | Operations | I was assigned to the CI in August and attended Pre -commissioning school in Norfolk prior to reporting for commissioning on Dec. 6, 1956. |
| Keels, Stephen | FIREMAN | Dec 3, 1956 – Dec 1958 | A Division | |
| Barry, Carl | mm3 | Dec 3, 1956 – Jun 27, 1960 | machinest-mate 3rd class | I am just looking for people who served on the USS Compass Island EAG-153, I worked in the engine room from 1956-1960 as a mm3. |
| Luken, Joe | 3rd Class Electronics Technician | 1957 – 1959 | electronics | There were a lot of civilians. Not a lot of crewmen. We kept the ships electronics in gear. Civilians testing the navigational equipment for the submarines. All of the electronics ran on tubes! Not new tech! |
| Witham, Paul | EN3 | Aug 25, 1957 – Sep 20, 1960 | E | |
Scott, Garry  | FN | Apr 9, 1958 – Oct 22, 1962 | USS Compass Island | Garry Scott 965 Werstler Ave.NW North Canton,OH garryscott@neo.rr.com |
| Taylor, Terrance [terry] | 3rd class PO. BT | Apr 1959 – 1962 | Boiler Tender | Looking to cconnect with former ship mates on USS Compas Island (EAG 153) |
| Martin, Barry | ETRSN | Sep 22, 1959 – Oct 8, 1960 | Navigation | Reported aboard and was initially assigned to Seaman Gang and then a stint at Mess cook and finally assigned to Navigation. The ship's primary job was navigation R&D for the Polaris/Poseidon Program (SUBMARINE) |
| Abriam, Luzvimindo "abe" | E-4 | Aug 1960 – Aug 1964 | M Division | I'm specifically looking for two shipmates I served with at the time, E-4 West, Joseph & E-4 Gill, John (both from Carthage, NY). Anyone else from these dates should not hesitate to contact. Take care, Abe |
| Van Dyck, Bill | ETN3 | Oct 15, 1960 – Sep 3, 1962 | OE | ETN-3/2,SHIPS COMPANY . WORKED ON ALL ELECTRONICS CONCERNED WITH NAV,COM, RADAR, SONAR, FOR NORMAL SHIP OPERATIONS. JUST LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATES AND REUNION INFO. WHAT A GREAT SHIP! |
| Wollmer, Kenneth | ETRSN | 1961 – 1964 | Special Projects | Looking to re-connect with those i sailed with...bob azara, ron harried, john twilly. Recently ran into Bob Spezack. I live in AZ and see Roger Schindler often |
| O'Dea, Thomas | ETR 2 | 1961 – 1964 | SP | Worked in various groups with in SP Div. |
| Crider, Don | IC2 | Jan 1961 – Jun 1964 | Engineering | Was part of IC gang. |
| West, Joseph | BT3 E4 | Dec 1961 – Nov 22, 1963 | Engineering | Here to catch up with anyone I may have sailed with. |
| Rodandjoannbennett@comcast.net, Rod | E5 Radarman | Jan 1962 – Sep 1964 | OPS | We were aboard the CI during some "interesting" times. Witnessed a multiple launch of Polaris missiles; rescue of crew/yacht; and assassination of President Kennedy. Call me at: 703 597400. Rod Bennett-RD2 |
| Kohl, Frank | Seaman | Mar 30, 1962 – Mar 18, 1964 | Deck | Remember "The Saga of the Curlew"? |
| Cassin, Jerrold (Jerry) | YOEMAN 3 | Jul 1962 – Jun 1964 | Engineering (CO-E) | |
| Ropes, Richard | BM3 | 1963 – 1964 | Deck Force | |
| Cummings, Ronald | AG3 | Jun 10, 1963 – Dec 19, 1964 | O DIV | JUST LOOKING FOR ANYBODY FROM THE OLD SHIP. |
| Dickinson, Gerard Jerry | ETR2 | Nov 1963 – Sep 1966 | Nav Ctr | My brother and I were both on the CI. It was great duty. We made the first west coast cruise I believe. Went to Hawaii,Acapulco ,Panama, Frisco and San Diego |
| Killelea, Roger | ETR2 | Apr 1964 – Feb 1967 | SP Division | Worked in SNC on the SINS.Was real convenient, SP berthing was right there and mess deck was just forward. |
| Legendre, Thomas | IC3 | May 1965 – Jan 3, 1968 | SP Division | I served aboard the CI in the Special Projects Division. Traveled from England, Portugal, and Spain to Hawaii via the Panama Canal. Lots of fond memories while aboard this ship. Where are my other shipmates from SP DIV |
| German, Weldon | RD3 | 1966 – | Operations | Came aboard in early ‘66 as RD3. Benny Linder(RD1) was PO of division. Lt. Collins was ops officer. |
| Wallace, Charles | E-6 | Mar 4, 1966 – Jan 5, 1970 | OE | Looking for shipmates that searched for the SCORPION |
| Simpson, Peter | LTjg | May 1966 – Mar 1969 | SP | Served as Communications Officer and then moved over to the Special Projects Department as Special Projects Assistant. |
| Davis, John A. | DC2 | May 14, 1966 – Mar 6, 1970 | E | I went aboard the CI from boot camp and remained there until my enlistment expired. I then cross rated to the SeaBees and retired in 1988 as a Builder 1st class. |
| Anderson, Charles (Andy) | SN----RD2 | Jun 10, 1966 – Feb 12, 1968 | Operations | One of two ships in Brooklyn Navy yard at the time.
Home of Anchor Naval Tailors .................... View 'back then' Photo |
| McMahon, Bill | ETN2 | Jul 25, 1966 – Mar 6, 1968 | SP | Principally worked on the CDC-G15's |
| Kight, Donald | SN | Aug 1, 1966 – Jul 1, 1968 | Deck Crew | Tours to England, Spain & Portugal and stops in San Juan Puerto Rico and Ft. Lauderdale. Searched the Azores for the lost Submarine-Scorpion in June, 1968. |
| Radermacher, Joe | ETR2 | Jun 1967 – Jul 1970 | SP | Served in NIC and CAL COMP. was involved in the Scorpion search I helped dismantle the G-15 computers |
| Cardoni, Martin | ETR2 | Jul 1967 – Jul 22, 1968 | SP | |
| Carter, Edmund | Petty Officer | 1968 – Dec 6, 1969 | Galley | Would like to receive and chat with someone who also was on the USS Compass, especially during the time of the Scorpion search. |
| Boomer, Steve | MM3 | 1968 – | enginerring | |
| May, Stephen (Steve) (marshmellow) | ETR3 | Jan 8, 1968 – Oct 18, 1968 | Special Projects | Enjoyed my service aboard ship. Learned a great amount of knowledge about many types of surface, subsurface and satellite navigation from shipmates and engineers on board. I was extremely impressed by Capt. J. E. Bonds. |
| Cashin, Larry | LT | Apr 1, 1968 – Oct 31, 1969 | Supply | Disbursing and Ship Store Officer |
| Mead, Howard | ETR2 | Sep 1968 – Aug 21, 1970 | Special Projects | I am curious to know how service aboard this particular ship affected your later civilian life. |
| Denton, Gordon | ETR2 | Apr 9, 1969 – Feb 3, 1973 | IN Division | I remember watching the Trade Center going up floor by floor as we went out to sea and returned home to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. |
| Lund, Wilber | ETN 2 | May 23, 1969 – Dec 11, 1970 | Special Projects | |
| Connors Jr., Ronald J. | MMFN | 1970 – 1974 | M | |
| Szczepanski, Dennis | RM3 | 1970 – 1972 | Communications | |
| Kristofik, Joseph | DC3 | Jun 1970 – May 1972 | Engineering | Worked out of the Shipfitter Shop, On scene leader Repair 3, stood AC&R watch and desalination (can't remember the correct title) and boat eng. at sea. Reported to LT Rush, Chief ? and Dominic ? in the shop. |
| Cox, Frank | EM3 | Sep 1970 – Sep 1972 | E | |
| Brown, Daniel | SM2 | Sep 15, 1970 – Mar 23, 1971 | N | Very strange ship and very unusual duty. New York City (Brooklyn Navy Yard) to the Caribbean every two weeks or so. Tropical working hours. Liberty in the "Big Apple". Wasn't the Navy I knew before. Discharged in '71. |
| Melinsky, Ray (Ski) | BT3 | Sep 16, 1970 – Oct 1, 1973 | Engineering | Still stay in touch with Neil Mclaughlin in Baltimore and Ranger Rick in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Looking for Robert Hornsby and Tommy Dickerson, both from Atlanta, Ga. My email address is pwwaterproofing1@gmail.com |
| Kinder, Michael | RM2 | Sep 19, 1970 – Dec 31, 1973 | RM | Best duty I ever had (Only duty I ever had!) LoL Would love to catch up with crew! |
| Travers, Jeff | ETN-2 | Sep 21, 1970 – Oct 1972 | Special ops |
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