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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Leahy (CG 16). 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 493 crew members registered for the USS Leahy (CG 16).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1965 | 1966 – 1970 | 1971 – 1973 | 1974 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pettit, John | E-5/6 | 1966 – 1969 | U/K | My father, John Pettit served aboard the Leahy, know he was aboard when she went through the Panama Canal. He passed away in 1998, but his fondest memories were of this ship and her crew. |
| McHam, Smalley | SK3 | 1966 – 1968 | SUPPLY | WENT ON LEAHY IN 1966. STAYED WITH SHIP AT PHILADELPHIA NAVAL SHIPYARD UNTIL HER RECOMMISSIONING IN 1968 |
| Ray, Ernest | SN | May 1966 – Feb 1967 | SUPPLY | SAILED ON THE UNITAS CRUISE VII AND WENT WITH SHIP TO PHILLY YARD, TRANSFERED NEXT TO USS SELLERS,EARLY OUT APRIL 1968.HAVE HAD REASONABLY GOOD LIFE,SEEMS LIKE IT WAS ONLY YESTERDAY.THINK ABOUT THAT PERIOD OF TIME QUIET OFTEN. |
| Conger, Albrecht | USS DLG 16 | Aug 1966 – 1967 | 1st Div | Made UNITAS VII cruise on her |
| Corpuz, Leo | SD2 | Jan 20, 1967 – Mar 10, 1970 | Supply | |
| Deshaies, Ken | FTM1 | Feb 1967 – May 1970 | Missile | Terrier Missile Checkout --- SKQ-1 Telemetry Station |
| Hickford, Fred | FTM3 | Nov 1967 – Mar 1971 | Missile | Had good time on Leahy both in SA and the Med went to UT and worked for G E Eng power and control for 28 yrs |
| Schoeffler, John | FTM2 | Nov 1, 1967 – Jun 15, 1971 | After Radar | Loved the time aboard, started in Philly ship yards, left before the ship went to Russia. Was aboard 4 years. Knew Lynn Short |
| Burkhart, Lenny | SM2 | 1968 – 1971 | OC | Great ship, Leahy was my favorite ship of the many I served on during 41 years of USN and USNR service. I'm in touch with several of our shipmates. Would like to hear from more of you. |
| Jack, Boote | STG2 | 1968 – May 4, 1970 | ASW | Philly plank owner, UNITAS X, Capt Putman, and our ASW Chief Jack Cox (who is no longer with us). Had a great time on a great ship with a great crew. |
| Gormley, Joel | FTM1 | 1968 – May 31, 1971 | OD | Unitas X was a once in a lifetime experience, especially our extended stay in Rio. I'd like to hear from shipmates in OD Division. |
| Snouffer, Richard | Ltjg | 1968 – | 1st | |
| Piker, James | E2 | 1968 – 1970 | Engineering | I was a machinist mate in the aft engine room. Looking for others who worked in the engine room |
| Seagrove, Gary | OI3 | Jan 1968 – | OI | DLG 16 |
| Beaty, Jennings | FTM1 | Jan 1968 – May 1969 | FC | |
| Wyant, Terry | RD1 | Jan 11, 1968 – Jul 3, 1970 | OI | From NavSta Philly - to PreCommissioning this was 2 quick years, We all loved the "UNITAS X" cruise of '69. I have the Cruise Book, and will send your photo to you if you email a request. I enjoyed this group of excellent shipmates. |
| Ridberg, Jeffrey J. | RM2 (RM3 ON THE LEAHY) | Feb 1968 – Aug 1970 | OC | Plank owner 2nd time around. Unitas X - great cruise. |
| Murphy, Richard | ET1 | Mar 1968 – Aug 1970 | OE | Would like to hear form anyone from the Unitas Cruise or earlier fromthe time we were in the shipyard in Philly for the overhaul |
| Leahy, Michael E | CS2 | Mar 17, 1968 – Jun 18, 1969 | ||
| Messina, John J | BM3 | Mar 30, 1968 – Mar 30, 1970 | 1st | Unitas cruise was great.Great Captain and crew. |
| Short, Lynn | FTM2 | Jun 15, 1968 – Sep 6, 1972 | Fire Control Missiles | Severed under Capt Hoffman, Putnam, and Murray. After leaving the Navy, entered VPI&SU, graduated BSEE. Been working ever since, and still am. I now work as a Lech. Professor at VPI&SU. |
| Skrbin, David | MM3 | Dec 1968 – Sep 1971 | engineers | Med x cruise crossing the equator wild times.lots of sweat in engine rooms. |
| Ramsey, Terry | STG2 | 1969 – 1971 | AS | |
| Shinholser, Bill | EM2 | Jan 1, 1969 – Jun 1, 1971 | Stayed in the Navy and retired as a LCDR in Oct 91 | |
| Harper, Geldon R. | RM3 | Apr 1969 – Apr 1971 | OC | |
| Fallon, Barry | IC3 | Apr 1, 1969 – Jan 1, 1970 | E | Looking for anyone from E Division that served on the UNITAS X cruise around South America in 1969 |
| Krug, Frank | IC2 | May 1969 – Jun 1971 | E | What a great ship! Shipwide entertainment system failed near Jordan, we built an audio mixer started "WDLG" in Fwd IC and had 3 DJs broadcasting music, news, sailor-of-the-day interviews, menus, movie reviews, etc. Great crew, fun and beautiful |
| O'Brick, John | ET5 | May 15, 1969 – Aug 10, 1973 | OE | Just wanted to say hi to all my old ship mates! |
| English, Pete | BT3 | Jun 1969 – Oct 1972 | Engineering | Just looking for anyone the ship. With an hope that it is some of the old gang from the boiler room. |
| Thomas, Roger | SKC | Jul 17, 1969 – Jul 20, 1971 | S Div | |
| Noles, Johnnie | QM2 | Nov 1, 1969 – Sep 1, 1971 | NX | Captain Putman was great. He was quiet but confident. We missed him when he left. I hope he had a good career and is enjoying retirement somewhere. |
| Mc Guire, Bill | 1970 – 1973 | M | ||
| Womble, Curt | LCDR | 1970 – 1973 | Ops Officer | Great ship and crew, very professional . |
| Bell, Arlie | ET5 | 1970 – Jul 1973 | OE | Great ship. Great cruises. I get the urge to go to Greece every time I see Hydra in a travel show. Capt. Hoffman was, er, entertaining. |
| Wilke, Tyler | BT | 1970 – 1973 | Engineering | Looking for anyone who served with Wayne Skipper |
| Baxter, Charlie | SN/E3 | Jan 1970 – Aug 1972 | Deck Division | This was a great ship. Made a lot of friends from all over the US. Will not forget them or the Leahy. |
| Inman, Jim | FTM2 | Feb 1970 – Sep 1974 | FOX - Fire Control | Served aboard about 4yr 9mo, FTM3 to FTM2, Served under Capt. Putman and Capt. Hoffman |
| Crowley, Dennis | ETC | Feb 1, 1970 – May 14, 1972 | OE | Great ship and great crew. OE division rocked. |
| Rains, Robert (Bob) | IC3 | Mar 21, 1970 – Aug 5, 1971 | E | I really enjoyed my time on the Leahy. While on the 70/71 MedCruise I put in a "chit" for Sub School. I went on to qualify in Submarines on the JA (SSBN 620) G. I switched service branches and retired from the U.S. Army as MSG/E8 on 01Oct96 |
| Spencer, Gary | GMM2 | Apr 29, 1970 – Oct 18, 1973 | missile/2nddiv. | came aboard a baby but left a man.got to go to a lot of places and do a lot of things. met some very good people that i still think about a lot. |
| Minners, John | BM3 | Jun 1970 – May 1, 1971 | 1st | Jordanian Crisis Med Cruise. Great Crew -- Great Ship -- Great Times |
| Wenner, Wayne | IC2 | Jun 1970 – Aug 1973 | E | |
| Zobel, Chris | STG 2 | Sep 1970 – Mar 1972 | ASW | Capt. Hoffman was instrumental in my getting accepted into the University of Pennsylvania. I remember his cigars and his "passion for excellence". At the time I thought he was overly tough but upon reflection he was just being a great leader! |
| Duncan, Freddie | FTM3 | Sep 1970 – 1973 | Gunners | |
| Vickrey, Gregory | HM2 | Oct 1970 – Jan 1972 | X | Great crew, great Captains great friends. We were Hoffman's Heroes. |
| Lalone, Gary | FTMC | Dec 1970 – Feb 1972 | fox | captain Hoffman was tough but fair. |
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