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USS Hoel (DDG 13) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Hoel (DDG 13). 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 442 crew members registered for the USS Hoel (DDG 13).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1963 | 1964 – 1966 | 1967 – 1969 | 1970 – 1972 | 1973 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1988 | 1989 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roote, Cecil | IC-2 | 1964 – Oct 1967 | IC Gang | Learned a lot about the Navy, the Hoel, Vietnam, war and myself. Made a lot of friends and memories. Would like to hear from anyone who was onboard from '64 to '67. Mail: 804 Laurel Street, Elmira, NY 14904-2626. |
| Roote, Cecil | IC-2 | 1964 – Oct 1967 | Electrical | |
| Hurst, James (Stick Shift ) | CS2 | Jan 19, 1964 – Jan 1969 | supply | |
| Landreth, Archie | MM2 | Feb 1964 – Dec 1966 | M | assinged to the after engine room. |
| Clarke, Jerry | RD2 | Feb 4, 1964 – Oct 12, 1967 | OI | |
| Neil, John | FTG3 | Jun 1964 – Mar 1966 | weapons | |
| Bliek, Eldon | SN | Jun 1964 – | WestPac | |
| Potter, Marvin Pete | SM2 | Jul 1, 1964 – Jan 1965 | Communications | I was aboard the USS Hoel starting 65’ through ‘69 (maybe 70’) I did 4 tours on Hoel. I live in Texas and retired to country living. I would like to hear from SM1 Arthur Lee Lindsey if possible. |
| Gustavson, Michael | ENS | Aug 1964 – Dec 31, 1965 | MPA | The engineering plant you patiently taught me served me throughout my career in ship maintenance. Thanks! |
| Sorenson, Reid | BT 2 | Aug 15, 1964 – Aug 15, 1968 | B | I served in the aft fire room from 1964 to 1968! I live in southern Utah. I lived in Seattle until 2002.. I am healthier now than I have ever been, and would like to connect with some of you! |
| Cramer, Jon | Lt | Sep 15, 1964 – Jul 10, 1966 | Gunnery | |
| Payne, Chester | SA-ET>SA-BM | Nov 1964 – Jun 1967 | First | Boarded in Long Beach just before first westpac cruise. Ship was scheduled for flag-waver cruise, but went to Viet Nam instead. I made 3 westpac/vietnam cruses before leaving. |
| Petri, Clarence (Pete) | STG3 | Dec 1964 – Jul 1966 | Sonar | Served with Joe Franklin, Rick Graff and William Morrison. |
| Russell, Earl | RD-3 | Dec 1964 – Jul 10, 1968 | O I | One Of 2 Afro-American Radarman on board during that period and had a great time while serving on the Hoel.Great memories both at sea and on liberty. O I devision was like a family and we looked out for each other. |
| Clarke, Jerry | RD2 | Dec 6, 1964 – Sep 10, 1967 | OI | Fun times and great friends...some no longer with us. |
| Herrin, William | ETR 3 | 1965 – 1967 | ET | I need some he;p to convince the VA that I got onto land in Nam to get coverage for non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, I recall going in Da Nang 1966? to help with the air force radar repairs with I believe Chief Pirate. if youcan recall anything may save a life |
| McKeithen, Bob | FTG 2 | 1965 – 1965 | Fox | |
| Crist, Roy | Rm2 | 1965 – 1969 | Operations | |
| Sherrill, Roger | ETR/ETN2 | 1965 – Jul 1967 | Electronics | Served as Lead ET for shipboard Electronics. Served with Richard Smith, Bill Herrin, Mike Brooks and others. Two tours in Tonkin Gulf . Great group of guys to serve with. |
| Key, Billy | GMM2 | Mar 1965 – Feb 1967 | FOX | Worked on Guided Missile launching system MK 11 |
| Carpenter, William | RM2 | Apr 1965 – Jun 1966 | Communications | |
| Carpenter, Bill | RM2 | Apr 1, 1965 – Jul 1, 1966 | Operations | Glad to check in under a new email address. Have heard from any number of shipmates over the past few years. |
| Baton, Stephan | FTG 1 | May 1965 – Jun 1970 | FOX | I was in charge of Fox division during the 66 deployment to Vietnam. |
| Palmer, Bruce | FTM3, 2, 1 | May 27, 1965 – Jun 1, 1970 | T | My first ship. Liked it so much, I stayed in the Navy for 30 years, and retired as LCDR. Will never forget Hoel and her crew. A top-notch group of sailors! |
| Little, David Sherman | RM 2 | Jun 1965 – Jul 1967 | Radioman | Made the WestPac cruse without having a rack space to sleep. Had a beachjumper unit aboard and spent lots of time on Yankee Station and supporting troups at I Cor. Shot up about 2,000 rounds of 5 inchers. |
| Carpenter, William | RM2 | Jun 1, 1965 – Jul 1, 1966 | Operations | I served on Hoel for one year prior to Honorable discharge. Commander Grove was the Ships Captain, and Lt. R.W. Hull, was our Comm Officer. |
| Leith, David | LTJG | Jun 11, 1965 – Jul 28, 1965 | Naval Station San Diego California | Does anyone remember going a shore in Da Nang on August 29,1966 with LTJG David Leith? David was in the Engineering Dept and Movie/bingo/diving officer.David has Parkinson's, a presumed disease from Agent Orange. |
| Truett, James | ic1 | Jun 12, 1965 – Sep 2, 1965 | Interior communication | Adding name to crew list. It was a long 4 years for me. It was tough being away from home and wife so much. Fond memories of those who worked with and for me. |
| Biltoft, Bill | E-3 | Jul 13, 1965 – Jun 10, 1967 | M | Best friends and best times |
| Davis, Doc | SH2 | Aug 15, 1965 – May 25, 1970 | SUPPLY | I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE SHIPS STORE, BARBER SHOP AND LAUNDRY. LOCOMOTIVE WAS OUR CALL SIGN FOR THE HOEL. PRIEST, FRANK ARNOLD, KINNEY AND ARMSTRONG WERE MY DRINKING BUDS. THE HOEL HAD A GREAT CREW. |
| Bonica, Alexander | IC2 | Sep 20, 1965 – Feb 10, 1969 | I am flabbergasted to find this site listing. I would love to contact any of the members of the IC gang that served during the above period. | |
| Louderback, Glen | E3 | Oct 6, 1965 – Apr 8, 1969 | 1st Division | Glen passed away 9-25-07, lung cancer. |
| Priest, Bernard | EMCS Ret | Nov 4, 1965 – Jan 10, 1967 | E | Hi, I was on the Hoel from Nov 1965 to Jan 1967. I came an E-2 and left an E-5. Big Hi to Bill Preston, Cecil Bonica, George Watson, McCurly, Albert, Melvin Noote, Elder, Roth, IC Truit. E-mail me Lpriest68@yahoo.com |
| Self, A.d. | STG-3 | Dec 1965 – May 1968 | AS | Shipmates with: Robert [Izzy] Harsin, Joe Franklin, C.J.Petri, Fred Graff, Willey T. Morrison, Mike Hemphill, Jerry Stamper, Robert Zelinski A GREAT bunch of guys and GREAT FRIENDS |
Irvine, Mike  | GMG2 | Dec 1965 – Sep 1968 | ASW Division | Served with the best shipmates possible. Jay Dark, Michael Hemphil, Robert Harison, Fred Graft, Lurch, Willie Morison, and so many more. Remember the parties at Mom's house and tree house bar and stomping around Olongapo |
| Ford, Bob | FTG3 | Dec 8, 1965 – Jul 20, 1966 | west pac | |
| Vaught, Terry | FTM 2 | 1966 – 1972 | T | late 66 to early 72. 4 westpac cruises. |
| Gustavson, Michael | LT(jg) | Jan 1, 1966 – Jun 1, 1967 | Missile Officer | We participated in many, many Tartar shots. Lots of "hits", both surface and air targets. Well done, guys! |
| Allen, John | MRC (ret) | Jan 15, 1966 – Mar 28, 1968 | R | Made the northern SAR cruise in 1966 & 1967 ,and half of next cruise that left Dec.1967. |
| Davis, Gerdan (Bud) | FTG2 | Feb 1966 – Jan 1970 | G | |
| Young, Robert / Bob | ETN3 | Feb 1966 – May 5, 1967 | OPS ? | GOOD TIMES,BAD TIMES ,SOME VERY GOOD SOME VERY BAD.BEST USE OF TIME WAS RESCUING DOWNED PILOT AND THAT ARTILLERY SPOTTER WITH LOTS OF 5 INCHERS THROWN.DOES ANY ONE REMEMBER WHAT MOVIE WAS PLAYING THAT NIGHT? |
| Cain, Paul | E-4 | Apr 3, 1966 – Jan 23, 1969 | Machinist Mate PO 3rd class | Looking for a Second Class BT who went by the name of KENNETH during 1968. |
| Bridwell, Larry C | DC2 | May 9, 1966 – Sep 25, 1968 | R | |
| McCurley, Dick/ Mac | EM2 | May 12, 1966 – Sep 2, 1969 | E/R | Where are the E/R Div. sailors 65 thru 69 |
| Prater, Bruce | EN3 | Jun 15, 1966 – Jan 4, 1968 | A GANG | ONE WEST PACK CRUISE AND THE GULF OF TONKIN. STILL STAY IN TOUCH WITH BEST FRIEND EMI MARK HEATH |
| Hill, David | E-5, QM2 | Jun 16, 1966 – Aug 17, 1969 | Navigation | |
| Preston, Dick | IC2 | Jun 20, 1966 – Sep 2, 1967 | R | I was on the Hoel from June '66 thru Sept '67. I came on the ship an E3 and left an E5 just over a year later. I lost touch with some of the IC gang but I see they are checking in here, Hello to Cecil, Bonica and Albert. |
| Fisher III, Paul | MR2 | Sep 1966 – 1970 | R divison | |
| Hillestad, Dean | CS3 | Dec 6, 1966 – Sep 18, 1968 | Supply | I joined Hoel in middle of 66-67 WesPac in Subic. Joined Supply Dept in February. Became Jack of the Dust |
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