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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Gridley (CG 21). 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 541 crew members registered for the USS Gridley (CG 21).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaver, Scott | STG1 | 1989 – Jun 5, 1991 | CSA1 | I hold many fond memories of the ship and crew, and would certainly welcome contact with former shipmates! I hope that all is well with you and yours. |
| Heistand, Mark | Gmm2 | 1989 – 1994 | AS Missile | Persian Gulf tours firing Asroc's and breathing smoke from oil rigs set on fire, watching planes land and take off from carriers in the area at night during watch. Manning gun mounts firing small arms off the fantail. |
| Hagen, Lonny | STG1 | 1989 – 1991 | 3rd Division | It's all about Sonarmen and Torpedomen. |
| Twidwell, Kenny | RM3 | 1989 – 1993 | Radioman | |
| Moorhouse, George "Quake" | RM2 | 1989 – 1992 | Ops/Comms | A great time for all.👊 A few ghost stories when we were dead in the water (DIW). Some did get very sick in our adventures poor SAS. Hope all are doing well best in life and health to all âœŒï¸ |
| Black, Steve | sonar technician | 1989 – 1994 | combat systems | This was my first ship. met a lot of cool people. Played a lot of softball. Got my ESWS on this ship. Had some great times with my friends. I shall miss the greatest cruiser ever. |
| Previte, Tony | OS2 | Jan 1989 – Jun 1993 | OI | Good Ship, lot's of memories. The Gridley is about to be re-born as a DDG! Damn that means I'm getting old. Went on to a 3 year vacation at ACU-5 then on to commision the Hopper DDG-70... then decided I had enough and left. |
| Livengood, Mark | FC3 | Jan 6, 1989 – Apr 6, 1991 | FOX | |
| Williams, Will | BT3 | Jan 15, 1989 – May 15, 1992 | Hi grid-doggs I'm BT3 Will most know me through Lyons or Turner They were BT3's at the time... I miss the times although I thuogh that they were the worst times of my life when I was there. It grew me up Quick. E-mail me when u can! Will | |
| Harrelson, Joe | DC2 | Feb 1989 – May 1992 | R | DIDN'T CARE FOR THE NAVY A HOLE LOT, BUT I MET A LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE WHILE I WAS THERE. |
| Moore, Omer | PN3 | Feb 18, 1989 – Jul 1991 | Administration | |
| Torrez, Michael | Data Systems Technician 3rd class | Feb 21, 1989 – Dec 17, 1993 | Combat Systems | |
| Elg, Chuck "Moose" | OS2/E-5 | Mar 1, 1989 – Jul 21, 1990 | OI | I enjoyed my travels a on the USS Gridley (CG-21) Mazatlan Mexico, San Francisco and of course the Loma Preada Earthquake 6.8 on the Richter scale.The Straights of Juan de Fuca, Near Seattle in route to Victoria BC Canad |
| Harrington, John | OS2 | Apr 1989 – Oct 1993 | OI | |
| Fennell, Michael "irish" | ET3 | Apr 13, 1989 – Apr 13, 1992 | CSE | |
| Roberts, T-rob | MM2 | May 14, 1989 – Jun 1, 1991 | mp div | Grid dog always represented Mills, Hill, Smitty Smooth, Eason, Turner, Lyons, Will, Mitch, DJ Williams ALL MY ENGINEERING DOGS!!! |
| Lewis, Eric | MM2 | Jun 1989 – Oct 1991 | M | TRULY A GREAT SHIP & GREAT GUYS TO WORK WITH. A TIGHT KNIT BUNCH. ALWAYS ENJOYED THE MISSILE SHOOTS AND FULL POWER RUNS. A GREAT "COLD WAR" VESSILE. WAS SENT TO JAPAN ON USS BELLEAU WOOD IN '92 AND GOT OUT IN 94. |
| Soster, Tim | MM3 | Aug 1989 – 1992 | M #2 Engine Room | Many great times were had by the snipes of the Gridley! I enjoyed all the time on-board. Gossman, Mobley, Sweeney, Kraft, Havens, Harrison, Bogart some of the best men to serve with. |
| Gal, Jay | RM3 | Aug 1, 1989 – Aug 1, 1993 | Radio | Looking back I did have a good time.. |
| Holloway, James | E2 | Nov 1989 – 1990 | good card games. lots of fun in tj | |
| Phipps, William | SK3 | Dec 14, 1989 – Aug 15, 1993 | S-1 | What can I say about the Worlds Greatest Cruiser? It was my 1st duty station and most memorable. I sure hated life while I was there, but now realize it was the best 4 years of my career. If anyone remembers me, feel free to email me. |
| Saeger, Dan | SK1 | Dec 20, 1989 – Sep 2, 1994 | S-1 Supply | I got off just before decom. |
| Havens, Shawn | MM3(THEN) MMC(NOW) | 1990 – 1992 | M | .I miss the days of deck plate counseling! Man the navy has changed. |
| Pierce, Tom | BT3 | 1990 – 1993 | B | PERSIAN EXCURSION 92! B DIVISION PARTIES WITH BEEMER , REX , CHIEF LAMARIANA,LASHER,YOEBSTAL,BIRCHFIELD, CANT FORGET THE ROCK CELLAR IN HAWAII!!!and chuck, wheels, rick manchin and the wee-doo alarms, |
| Pierce, Tom | BT3 | 1990 – 1993 | B | PERSIAN EXCURSION 92. THE ROCK CELLAR IN WAIKIKI, MICKIES SUDS ROOM, BONFIRES ON PALM AVENUE, REX, BEEMER, WHEELS,CHUCK, LASHER,BOGART,"RICKI WEE-DOO" |
| Zubia, Matthew | OS2 | Jan 10, 1990 – Jan 16, 1994 | OI | |
| Sawtelle, Brian | STG2 | Jan 13, 1990 – Dec 3, 1993 | AS | I HAVE MANY GREAT MEMORIES WITH THE GRIDLEY. THIS WAS A TIME IN MY LIFE I WILL NEVER FORGET. THE GRIDLEY WAS MY ONLY TOUR. I RECEIVED A EARLY OUT WHEN SHE WAS DECOMMISSIONED I DO NOT MISS THE NAVY BUT DEFINITELY THE PEOPLE AND THE EXPERIENCES |
| Lauro, Vito | BM3 | Apr 1990 – Apr 1993 | HEY,WHATS UP GARY,GLEA,ART,MARC, MIKE..... | |
| Payne, Jim | PN2(SW) | May 1990 – Jun 1993 | Nav/Admin | Great memories with all of my shipmates. It was an honor to serve with each of you. |
| Boyd, Todd | E-3 | Jul 1990 – Jul 1993 | A Gang | |
| Gleason, Shawn | BM 2 | Aug 1, 1990 – Jan 17, 1994 | FIRST | WHATS UP?VITO.CHAD,GARY,LARRY,VOD,MIKE,KARL BUDDY RO. |
| Yoebstl, Richard [yoeby] | FNBT | Aug 12, 1990 – Sep 12, 1992 | B | it was the best ship in the fleet. |
| Gleason, Shawn | BM2 | Sep 24, 1990 – Jan 20, 1994 | FIRST | WHATS UP???CHAD,VITO,LARRY,GARY,VOD BUDDY RO,KARL,MIKE |
| Soster, Tim | MM2 | Oct 1990 – Oct 1992 | M | |
| Birchfield, Chuck | BTFN THEN LT NOW | Oct 1, 1990 – Oct 1, 1992 | ||
| Keels, Shonn | SMSN | Oct 1, 1990 – Dec 5, 1992 | Comm/Rescue Swimmer | My last days onboard the Grid Dog were life changing. Although I have some fond memories and made some great friends, I am very glad I am where I am today! God is better to me than I deserve. Blessings! |
| Pendergrast, Michael | SH-3 | Dec 1990 – Aug 1993 | Supply | Have been with the Postal Service for 22 Years as a mail carrier. IT WAS REAL AND IT WAS FUN BUT IT WASNT REAL FUN!!! Had a blast in Thailand and Hawaii!!! Hope everyone is living life to the fullest!!! |
| Kelly, Charles | SN THEN AO1 NOW | 1991 – 1993 | DECK | I had a great time onboard as a Deck Seaman. I cross-rated later to AO. I sure do miss the Good Ol'Days. |
| Hruby, Jeff | MM2 | 1991 – 1993 | m #2 engroom | I agree with soster we had some fun times. jeff_hruby@yahoo.com |
| Morales, Daniel | E 3 | 1991 – 1992 | deck | I had a blast onboard and will never forget the friends I made. |
| Passalacqua, Brian | 1991 – 1993 | Site just found. Bri passed away in 1996 while in flight training. Cancer. He had great memories about his time & adventures with many of you and I'd love to hear any of your stories of time with him. Cate (Bri's mom) | ||
| Ginty, Tom | BTFN | 1991 – 1993 | B- Fire Room 2 | Had some great times on the Grid-Dog!!! Wouldn't have missed the ride. Hope all are doing well either in the the civilian world or still protecting the greatest country on earth. |
| Davis, Timothy | FC3 | Jan 1991 – Jul 1993 | FOX | |
| Spink, Bob | NCC | Jan 1991 – Feb 1992 | N/X | |
| Davis, Tim | FC3 | Jan 1991 – Jul 1993 | FOX | |
| Briggs, Everett | FC3 | Jan 10, 1991 – Jan 20, 1994 | Fox | Remembering all the good times had while serving on this great ship. I really did not enjoy all the navy stuff but I did enjoy FOX Division and WOG day..LOL |
| Blair, Red | BMSN | Jan 15, 1991 – Dec 15, 1992 | First | Where the hell are you all at? |
| Schaetzle, Scott | STG1 | Mar 1991 – Mar 1993 | CSA1 | Good Times! Nothing like manning a 20mm chain gun in 120 degree weather watching sea snakes. Sawtelle, I think we have a shortage of something?? Absolutely one of the best times of my life. Still surfing..... |
| Acciacca, Wayne | DS3 | Apr 4, 1991 – Jan 1994 | CDS | What's up? Anyone out there from the decommissioning days shoot me an email and let me know how things are going. |
| Brown, Russ | EMCM (SW) | Apr 10, 1991 – Feb 26, 1993 | 3-M Co-ord | Retired off the Gridley, was a good ship to sail on and had many many good crew members on her. Best wishes to all who had the chance to serve there. |
| Trim, Charles | mm2 | Apr 19, 1991 – | ac/r | |
| Mariner, Rex | BT3 | May 1991 – Oct 1992 | The Gridley was a way cool ship. | |
| Coltrain, Chris | OS2 | May 1, 1991 – Jun 27, 1994 | OI | I was pretty much a jerk the whole time I was onboard. I took alot of like lessons away from my time on Gridley. I look back today with some fond memories and wishes of spending my time onboard differently. |
| Paugh, Marc | BMSN | May 3, 1991 – Sep 1, 1993 | 1st | |
| Paugh, Marc | BMSN | May 14, 1991 – May 22, 1993 | deck | Had a blast,best times of my life I now work for Ohio dept of corrections,currently deployed in army reserve in IRAQ |
| Gullett, Donald | STG3(SW) | Jun 1, 1991 – Jun 1, 1994 | Sonar | Don't believe what Richard Keefer says. Anyone still know duplesis, contact me. |
| Velasquez, Tony | mm 2 | Jul 1991 – 1993 | #1 main control | Hey bros, we had a lot of fun didn't we. Man I miss them days.congrats shawn , paul b. And who ever made rank. Tom have you learned how to drink yet. |
| Mausolf, Larry | SN | Jul 3, 1991 – Mar 18, 1993 | 1st | It's amazing how I miss the "good" old days that I so detested at the time... |
| Skipworth, Shane (SKIP) | FC3 | Oct 1991 – Apr 1993 | FOX | The last of the real cruisers. The Gridley was a great ship, and the Grid Dogs were a great crew. |
| Dean, Tom | BMSN | Oct 1991 – Oct 1993 | Deck | |
| Twitchel, Brian | Sn | Oct 1, 1991 – Aug 1, 1993 | Deck | Good times we had with bad chad swenson and vito and darcy want to reach out in kansas city, mo 816-679-5016 i work for the railroad as a signal inspector |
| Poole, Michael | EW3 | Nov 1991 – Jul 1993 | OI | |
| Iriarte, Joseph | BT3 | Dec 1991 – Jan 1993 | B | |
| Ford, Kenneth | E-3 | Dec 1991 – Aug 1993 | Deck | This was my first and only ship that I served on while I was on active duty. I enjoyed my time and the training I recieved. |
| Johnson, Zachary | OS3 | Dec 1991 – Apr 1994 | OI | I had many memorable times. I was young and wish I would have spent my time at the foreign ports more wisely. More sight seeing and cultural stuff. I did grow quite a bit in those years and to this day still dream about my NAVY days. |
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