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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Dale (CG 19). 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 565 crew members registered for the USS Dale (CG 19).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1966 | 1967 – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Mc Nivens, Jim | BT 3 | 1972 – 1974 | B | It's too bad they sunk it, would have liked to see it again. |
Schmidt, David | BT2 | 1972 – May 6, 1976 | B | I joined the Dale in 72 and left in 76. It was a great party and work never really got in the way too much.I never saved a dime while there but recieved a good education and made great friends. |
McNivens, Jim | BT 3 | 1972 – 1974 | B | |
Gimbut, Steve (Wally) | STG3- STG2 | Feb 1972 – Apr 27, 1975 | WA | I Joined the ship in Newport, RI just after it's recomissioning in Bath, ME and stayed with her to her new home port in Mayport, FL. Awesome Crew and Skipper. "Sittin' on the stack....just pinging away...." |
Grosche, Ronald | MS3 | May 1972 – May 1975 | Ships Service | To the best of my knowledge I was the last crew member to be aboard before they towed her away to be sunk. My son and I got a tour the day before she left Solomans Island for the deep six. |
Bloomquist, John | DS2 | May 1972 – Oct 1975 | OE | I joined the crew in Newport, RI. Was proud to have served on the Dale. I have some very good memories. |
McNivens, Jim | BT-3 | May 5, 1972 – Oct 14, 1974 | B | |
Allen, Conrad | 1ST TOUR FTM3; RETURNED AS FTMC | Jun 1972 – | WF | LITTLE DID I KNOW AT THE TIME THAT I WOULD NEVER AGAIN HAVE SUCH CLOSE COMPANIONS |
Penn, Lanning | LTJG | Sep 1972 – Oct 1974 | MPA | My only shipboard tour....great experience. |
Hubbard, Wayne | DS2 | Sep 1, 1972 – Jun 1, 1976 | OE | I am proud to have served my country alongside my countrymen. Remember how great our ship was, the excellence awards we won, and the pride we brought to our families and kin. Remember our friends on the Belnap. May you and yours prosper. |
Jack, Larry | MM2 | Oct 1972 – Aug 4, 1976 | MM A Gang | Med Cruise 1973 and 1975-1976. On board during the Belnap/Kennedy collision. |
Lamontagne, Michael | E3 | Oct 1972 – Aug 14, 1976 | supply | had a great time back then . memories a lot . and plenty of good friends recom as cg 19 |
Mercer, Jim | BT2 | Nov 26, 1972 – Jul 29, 1975 | Went from a boy of 18 to a man of 18 1/2.I got to see things and go places that I would have never been able to otherwise.To all my Shipmates who may read this I think of you and some of the CRAP we use to get into and how we made it back. | |
Johnson, Randolph | GMM3 | Nov 28, 1972 – Dec 20, 1974 | 10 17 1972 | The"Dale"was my very first ship and I enjoyed every experience.I also enjoyed the Ledership of two very dedicated "Captains". |
Metcalfe, Richard | BT2 | Dec 1972 – Jun 22, 1976 | B | I really enjoyed performing with "The Dale Countrymen". I'll always remember Bermuda. |
Mezzina, Dominick | BM3 | 1973 – 1975 | WD | She was a great ship,had a great crew ,and a great captain. |
Ramsey, William | BT3 | 1973 – 1974 | B | |
Nicklous, Joe | STG3 | 1973 – 1974 | WA | |
Mikel, Newman | SHSN | Jan 1973 – Apr 1976 | Supply | Lots of hard work on the Dale, and lots of good friends and memories. |
Hackman, Rodney | MM3 | Jan 1973 – Dec 1976 | M-Div | Great ship, great crew. |
Reeder, Bob | BM1 | Feb 1973 – Sep 1976 | WD | Also on board 79-83 as BMC |
Tafoya, Perry | FTM1 | Feb 1973 – Aug 2, 1977 | WF | Six years in the Navy felt like forever. I now look back with great memories. I was sad to learn the Dale was laying on the bottom but it's a peaceful resting site for our great ship. Waiting to hear from shipmates. |
Blum, Bob/ Lumpy | CS 3 | Feb 8, 1973 – Feb 4, 1974 | Commissary ( Cook ) | |
Dodds, Randall D. (Derf) | MM2 | Mar 1973 – Jul 1976 | M | Went from MMFN-MM2 while aboard.Didn't know it at the time but some of the best memories I have.2 Med cruises,Bermuda,Bahamas,Puerto Rico,Carribean,Cuba,Virgin Islands & Blue Nose cruise.Fantastic shipmates & especially fond memories of Capt. |
Black, Barry | EM3 | Mar 1973 – Jun 1975 | Engineering | I left the ship in August of 1975 and had troubles while home, ended up awol, and was eventually re-attached to another unit. Sorry I never got the chance to say god-bye to all my buds on the Dale. |
Powell, David F. | MMFN | Mar 1, 1973 – Jun 10, 1975 | M | |
Beckmann, Jim | BT2 | Apr 19, 1973 – Jan 20, 1975 | B | Came onboard after dry dock in '73 and went on the Med cruise from April to Nov. of '73. Spent 70+ days on ship during the mid-east crisis. Boy was that a long time to be on ship without liberty. |
Ozio Clay, Ozie | BT3 | Aug 1973 – Jun 1976 | engineering | Went aboard in rota spain1973,MED.cruise. Had a great time aboard the Dale. Many good friends. Fan tail BBQs, with the ships band playing music, getting laid, becee drills, remember the USS BELNAP.call me4092938598 |
Waldron, Tom | BMsa | Nov 30, 1973 – Apr 15, 1977 | wd | dave prive drop me a line dave young , skip sheaperd , dug stenson , lock |
Wiederhold, Pete | QM2 | 1974 – 1976 | NX | Came on board in Newport and made homeport move to Mayport FL. Had 2 great Med cruises including the Belknap collision. Remeber France anyone? Stewart Nelson out there? Send me a note guys. Memorable Captain: Warren C. Hamm. |
Aydlotte, Gene | IC2 | 1974 – 1978 | IC | Looking forward to talking with some of my shipmates |
Ledbetter, Finley | IC 3 | 1974 – 1974 | Unknown | I was on board for one short cruise to Bermuda where we witnessed a jet try to sink a abandoned ship we had to finish w guns and two days in Hamilton Bermuda I dont remeber alot but ET I was friends with... |
Lasalle, William | E3 | 1974 – Sep 23, 1975 | Interior Communications | Worked with a great crew. |
Leger, Lynn | bt/fn | 1974 – 1977 | b | looking for red,big bird,goober, boo boo, or any one that was with me at shipyard in charlston sc, or van club we were in #936-597-3105 |
Gilmore, Patrick | FCC | 1974 – 1979 | WF | Station on board from 74-79 and again 93-94, decommissioning crews. The best damn cruiser in the fleet, lots of good and bad times |
Smith III, Marshal Lamar | OS3 | Jan 1974 – Jan 1978 | OI | Great Ship,Great crew,and Great Commanding Officers and Ship Officers. Think slot about the time I served on board. Great experience and friends. |
Smith III, Marshal(Lamar) | OS3 | Jan 1, 1974 – Jan 1, 1978 | OI | It was an honor to serve aboard such a wonderful ship and to serve with a wonderful crew(Officers and enlisted). The memories of those whom I served under and with will always remain in my heart. |
Williams, Willly | HT3 | Feb 14, 1974 – Jun 28, 1974 | R-Division | Flew in from Mayport, caught the boat at Newport for thebig move back to Mayport. I wasn't on board long, 2 digit midget at the home port move..........but the time I did spend on the Dale was GREAT!! |
Chipps, Harold "buffler" | OS2 | Apr 10, 1974 – Jul 17, 1977 | OI | Sorry to see she has been sunk. Was there for the Belknap insident and that Med cruise. All you older guys can get in touch if you want. She was a good ship and was used as a platform to test new systems. Fair winds to all. |
Rompies, Rick | BT3 | Apr 29, 1974 – Apr 29, 1976 | BT | She was a great ship, I was on her when she was a DLG-19, then the Navy changed her to CG-19. It was the best 2 years I have ever enjoyed. Had a Great time and a Bunch of great guys I worked with. I would do it again. |
Sloan, Johnnie | BT/M3 | May 1, 1974 – Jun 1, 1977 | E/// divison | Hello everyone good times long a ago |
Ramsey, William | BT-3 | Jun 1974 – Jul 1975 | B | Had a great time. |
Wagner, David | BMSN/YN3 | Jun 1974 – Oct 1977 | WD | Hell of a time. Great ship and crew. Capt Hamm was a piece of work as we say. Never forget when he played chicken with the Russians. Good stuff. Work hard, play hard. Hey to Carter and Irwin, etc. Shoot me an email. |
Ledon, Raul | EM3 | Jul 1974 – Nov 1977 | Engineering | Great ship, learned a lot. Grew up a lot on board her. |
Duffey, Ernest N "duffey" | ETCS | Jul 6, 1974 – Jan 1977 | OE | |
Carrigan, George | RM2 | Aug 1974 – Jan 22, 1978 | Communications Dept | I Would like contact with RM1 Larry Arzman, RM2 Edward Sneyers, and Rm1 Lane Shephard. |
Schmidt, James I. | BT2 | Sep 1, 1974 – Sep 1, 1976 | B | 1723 Via Enacantadoras San Ysidro Ca. 92173 phone#619-690-9445 |
Krass, Bob | EW1 | Sep 1, 1974 – Oct 1, 1976 | OI/OW | Dale was the best ship and the best tour of my Navy Career. |
Arszman, Larry | RM2 | Oct 1974 – Sep 1976 | Communications (Radio) | |
Watson, Ivan | MR3 | Oct 7, 1974 – Aug 9, 1976 | R-Gang | |
Pressley, John R. | GMM3 | Oct 14, 1974 – Aug 12, 1976 | WM | LOOKING TO CONTACT TOM WATERMAN AND HARVEY. I REMEMBER BILLY B. GMM3 75-76 I THINK. I |
Irwin, Gregory W. | BM3 | Oct 15, 1974 – Feb 7, 1978 | Weapons/Deck | Miss the DALE |
Irwin, Gregory | BMSN | Oct 15, 1974 – Feb 7, 1978 | WD | I still have the Dale's picture hanging in my livingroom. I got to see her, on a Sunday, one last time in the Philly Yards after she was stripped. I had my 2 sons with me and was able to talk the guard into letting us walk out on the pier |
Gilmore, Patrick | FTM2 | Nov 27, 1974 – Oct 1, 1979 | WF | Looking for FTM1 Web (hot dog) FTM1 Benjamin and the rest of the WF gangs. |
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