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USS South Carolina (CGN 37) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS South Carolina (CGN 37). 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 952 crew members registered for the USS South Carolina (CGN 37).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1995 | 1996 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexelius, Bob | MM2 | 1986 – 1988 | L | Served aboard as Engineering Laboratory Technician |
Kidd, Max  | HT1(SW) | 1986 – 1989 | R | This was the best command I had the chance to serve under, Captain Ernst was the CO. |
| Marshall, Ami | unknown | 1986 – Dec 16, 1989 | unknown | My Brother Alan D. Marshall was on this ship from 1986=1989. He died in 1989. I was 5 yrs old. I was wondering if anyone on this page knew who he was. Thank you all for your time Ami Marshall |
| Johnson, Jon | MM2 | 1986 – 1990 | RL | |
| Dejesus, Cecilio | MS3 | 1986 – Feb 16, 1989 | Mess Specialist | My name is Cecilio and I was a Cook aboard the USS South Carolina...I quite a few ppl...like Snelling...Cooke...D'andrea...Miele...etc...I had a beautiful time in the Navy...are any one that remembers me |
| Brown, Dennis | RMCS(SW) | Jan 1986 – Aug 1989 | OC | I rmember great times and great people on this ship and I miss all of it. Retired in 92 as RMCM(SW) CMC at COMNAVCOMTELCOM. Please contact me if I served with you. |
| Schupp, Al/big Al | E3/STGSN | Jan 1986 – Jan 1990 | CA | master seaman of the navy...yo sven, spike & eugene...drop me a line |
| Konecny, John | PC3 | Jan 1986 – May 1988 | PERSONNEL | I WILL NEVER FORGET MY BOSUN, AND PERSONNEL BUDDIES, THE ADDRESS IS STILL BURNED IN MY MEMORY, HARD TO BELIEVE SHE'S GONE. I HAD A LOT OF FUN ON BOARD. I WISH WELL TO ALL |
| Moran, Richard (Big Edd) | SR-BM3 CPO (ret) | Jan 1986 – Dec 1989 | 1st | First Command lots of fond memories. |
| Elliott, John | STG3 | Jan 6, 1986 – May 4, 1988 | CA | A short but memorable stay. Will never forget Hurricane Charlie and all of the fun in the North Atlantic. |
| Bonilla, Luis, | ET2 | Jan 13, 1986 – Aug 5, 1990 | CE | My only ship but I'm sure all others would pale by comparison. Great shipmates in all divisions. Capt Ernst was #1 CO of the 3. Worked with a bunch of fine Chiefs! Mitch,Snell,Dick,Supply Pagan,Big Nieves,Sam What up!? |
| Laroche`, Rodney | E-3 BM | Mar 1986 – May 1987 | It was one of the greatest times of my life............ | |
| Adams, Lenny | OS2(SW) | Mar 1, 1986 – Dec 1, 1989 | OI | I sure miss Chief Jackoby and Master Chief Mason. |
| Matthews, Dan | MM3 | Mar 9, 1986 – Jan 9, 1990 | A | Had both good times (41 degree roll in port in Palma, Spain!) and bad times, remember the good times the best. Wouldn't mind hearing from other guys on board. |
| Munford Jr., Eugene / Tc | E-5/STG2 | Mar 10, 1986 – Jan 17, 1991 | CA | After 24 years and 2 mobilizations(Reserves), It's been real from the Socar,MIUW, NAVELSG,and AOC. Met a great many friends and plenty of adventures. Now all good things must come to an end as of July 1st 08. God bless to the men of SOCAR |
| Norton, Bruce | OS2 (SW) | May 1986 – Nov 1989 | OI | |
| Hill, Martin | ET 2 | May 1986 – Jul 1992 | CE | Jeff Varga, Mike Dangerfild I am looking for you. Send a email hill.martin@sbcglobal.com |
| Figo, James | NCCS(SW) | May 1986 – Jul 1989 | X | This was probably the most rewarding shipboard assignment that I had in my 26 years of service. Capt Ernst was a fantastic CO and CPO mess was great. |
| Barry, Steve | OS2 (SW) | Jun 1986 – Dec 1989 | OI | My first shipboard duty station. I was unimpressed with the shipyard but soon was enjoying all that time underway. I did have the chance to learn from THE best OS's I ever worked with. (you guys know who you are) |
| Martinez, Wayne | E-3/Radioman | Jun 1, 1986 – | Radioman | Miss all of you guys, wish we had more time. I'll never forget how you guys helped me out. Thank you |
| Thomas, David | HM3 | Jul 12, 1986 – Mar 1, 1987 | Medical | A shout out to my old shipmates and musicians who spent so much time at sea. I thought it would never end, but in retrospect, it was probably one of the most incredible times in my life. Where are my old friends? |
| Owens, Randy | ET2 (SW) | Aug 1986 – Jun 1990 | RC | Good (and bad) memories but overall worth the ride. Would love to hear from fellow RC guys. Always fun stories to tell! Still amazes me to think about some of the things that went on in that Control Room! |
| O'Neal, Burnice | E-6 | Aug 1, 1986 – May 15, 1990 | A Div. | I am looking for anyone that can help me out. I am looking for the cruise books for the two cruise that the ship was on from 1986 - 1990. Please free to contact me at boneyard42@yahoo.com |
| Nunez, Miguel (Mike) | AOCM | Aug 10, 1986 – Jul 8, 1988 | x | I was the first airdale to serve as CMC of a usnavy cruiser.socar was my last duty station and the most memorable. My thanks to the socar crew for a great retirement ceremony. After 45 years of naval service the two in socar were the best. |
| Shippy, Ken | PNC | Aug 11, 1986 – Oct 31, 1988 | NX | SOY FOR 1997 Excellent time and memories still charished. Captain Ernst was my best CO in 27 Years. |
| Vero, Al | PN3 | Sep 1986 – Nov 1989 | X | |
| Woods, Danny | OS2 | Nov 15, 1986 – Nov 14, 1989 | OI | Will never forget guys in my division or being that young... I wonder what everyone is doing and where you are all at these days. I remember leaving SOCCAR from yards in 89 watching that Virginia sign pass in rear view |
| Warren, Burle "Dean" | ET2 | Dec 1986 – Nov 1988 | RC | |
| Iverson, Keith | BmSn | Dec 5, 1986 – Jul 15, 1989 | 1st | |
| Rider, Allen "Red" | E6/SK | Dec 27, 1986 – Jan 8, 1989 | S1 | Best Crew I ever served with. Made some great friends and some pretty awesome enemies....would love to meet those guys (the enemies) today a settle a few scores. Best deployment...1988. |
| Hancock, Stephen E. | ET2 | 1987 – 1992 | CE | |
| Anwiler, John / Johnnie Acid | SEAMAN | 1987 – 1989 | 1st | Remembering Harley Creek air guitar up in the Bosun's locker - frickin' hilarious. Bubba working out and wrestling everyone to the ground. Good times - learned to drink like a sailor and still haven't forgotten. |
| Curran, Buck | YN3 | 1987 – Sep 1990 | Yeoman Engineering | |
| Steenbeke, Brian | OS2/E-5 | 1987 – 1992 | OI | |
| Vidal, Raymond | DS2 | 1987 – 1989 | CD | I came onboard a DS3 with problems. DSC Ken Rickey straightened me out and set my sails straight. I got out of the navy on my second deployment onboard but came back on active duty 3 months later and retired as an FCC. |
| Sitka III, John | QMC | Jan 1987 – Sep 1989 | NAV | Captain Ernst was one of the best Captain i ever worked for. Also I worked with some of the gifted shipmates in the Navigation Department |
| Wampler, Shawn | E3 | Jan 2, 1987 – Jun 1, 1990 | DECK | AWESOME GROUP OG GUYS, GREAT FUN OVERSEAS, REMEMBER THE GUT IN TOULON FRANCE. WOULD LOVE A FEW WEEKS WITH THE GANG! |
| Dobiac, James | ET1 | Feb 1987 – Jan 17, 1988 | RC | |
| Desouza, Reynold | E4 (EN) | Feb 1987 – 1988 | A | |
| Maxwell, Christopher "Rasta" | E-4 | Feb 1, 1987 – Oct 1, 1989 | OS | Loved the Socar. |
| Williams, Jt | MM 1 | Feb 15, 1987 – Oct 1, 1990 | Engineering Laboratory | Long, hard three years aboard the SoCar, good memories now, though. |
| Neeley, Curtis | CT03 | Feb 22, 1987 – Aug 12, 1989 | OT | |
| Peterson, Re-pete | EW3 | Mar 1987 – Oct 1988 | OT | |
| Peterson, Eric | EW3 (SW) | Mar 1987 – Oct 1988 | OT | Well lots of memories from my first of two ships. Bearthing was with ETs, CTs and EWs |
| Maxwell, Christopher "Rasta" | Mar 1, 1987 – Oct 31, 1990 | COMM | The shack was the best workplace I've ever been in. | |
| Peterson, Eric | EW3 | Mar 15, 1987 – Oct 15, 1988 | OT | |
| Harrity, David | MM2(SW) | Apr 1987 – Aug 1989 | M2 | Med Cruise '87; NATO Northern Wedding exercise and Med Cruise '88. |
| Davis, Bill | FC 2 (SW) | Apr 1, 1987 – Oct 3, 1991 | FOX | Served as Mk 86 Gun Fire Control Tech. Looking for any fellow shipmates from that time. Would really like to contact Geronimo or Wilhelm. |
| Harris, Bill | DC2 (SW) | May 1987 – 1989 | R | This was my first command, and I couldn't of asked for a better one. Made alot of friends and had a ton of fun. |
| Perez, Carlos | RM1 | Jun 1987 – Jun 1990 | OC | Work with some great Radioman first classes....RM1 Bearden, RM1 Patient and RM1 Jackson and let me not forget RMC Brown.. (all mentioned have most likely all retirewhich probably all have retired as Radioman Master Chiefs. Miss working with you all! |
| Paffel, Steve(rocko) | E4 | Jun 1987 – Nov 1989 | deck | long ago and far away but not forgotten |
| Peterson, Mark "zeke" | CTM2(SW) | Jun 1987 – Feb 1, 1991 | OT | The ship was a lot of work and fun. I met the greatest people I have ever met. Mr. King, Bobcat, Dimp, James, just to name a few. |
| Burgess, Jack | FC1(SW) | Jun 1, 1987 – Oct 30, 1989 | Fox | Was There, Did That ... |
| Yingling, Stephen | CGN 37 | Jun 5, 1987 – Jan 8, 1990 | ||
| Hancock, Stephen (Steve) | ET2 | Jul 1987 – Apr 1, 1992 | CE | Great Crew. If anyone knows where Mike Snelling, Ken Conaway, Lou Bonilla, Ken Harris or Joseph Podbielski is or know someone who does, please let me know. Thanks |
| Schilp, William | MM1 | Jul 1987 – Feb 27, 1991 | ELT | Spent way too much time at sea. The times in port were, with the exception of Jiddyah Saudi Arabia, GREAT. Proud to have served. |
| Krukauskas, Tom (Kru) | MM2 | Aug 1987 – Aug 1991 | M-2 | I think about my friends almost every day.They say you only remember the good times. If I forgot the bad times; I would have forgotten I was aboard this old pig. I just wish the nightmares would end,18yrs later I still have them daily. |
| Pruitt, Michael | 0S2 (SW) | Aug 1, 1987 – Mar 9, 1991 | OPERATIONS / INTELLEGENCE | Some of the best days of my life spent on the Socar. Anyone for the Gut in Toulon and a cold Kronenburg? Living in Indiana now.... |
| Pruitt, Michael | OS2(SW) | Aug 1, 1987 – Mar 1, 1991 | OI | Some of the best times in my life were spent on SOCAR. I miss all the guys and keep in touch with a few. FYI Barnard is still the same ole man whore we once new. Scooter is still in OK. Morton is still in NC and Lenny is an officer....WOW. |
| Lieberherr, Bret | RM2 | Aug 15, 1987 – Feb 21, 1992 | OC | The radio shack was the best place to work. We had some great times! I'll always have wonderful memories. Sure miss trading sports for food with the mess deck late at night. |
| Paradis, Paul | ET2 | Sep 1987 – Jul 26, 1991 | Nuke | The good old days. would like to hear from some of the Nukes. |
| Buckley, Michael | STCM | Sep 1987 – Nov 1990 | CMC | Command Master Chief for the 1989 Med cruise |
| Barnard, Bradley | OS2 | Sep 1, 1987 – Feb 22, 1991 | Operations Intelligence | What a great period of life. I felt invincible with my crew. Served with a great bunch of guys. "The Regulators", "Cornfed", Morton, Scooter, Pruitt "The Rooster", David Cotton, Chris, Whiteside, Mugsy, Bub, "Jugh |
| Steenbeke, Brian | OS2/E-5 | Oct 1987 – Sep 1992 | OI | Looking for others who served on the Socar around this time. Just want to say "what's up"! |
| Ballerstein, Bob | EM | Oct 1987 – Oct 15, 1991 | RE | |
| Steenbeke, Brian | OS2/E-5 | Nov 1987 – Jul 1992 | OI | I think alot about my time aboard and there were so many great memories. They definitely out-weighed the bad memories. Looking to get in touch with a few shipmates from OI Div. |
| Rosel, Brad | MM2 | Nov 30, 1987 – Aug 13, 1990 | M | Got some great memories of the '89 Med Cruise, but it was hell (the temperature in the engine room) during the last year of operations in the Caribbean. |
| Cavender, Brad | OS2 | Dec 1987 – Jun 1992 | OI | Went through a lot on the SOCAR. Had some fun, had some not-so-fun but some good friends helped to make it through. Left with a scar and without my appendix to remind me. |
| Williford, Warren | TM2 | Dec 1987 – Feb 1992 | UPDATING MY EMAIL ADDRESS | |
| Williford, Warren "Cooter" | TM2 | Dec 10, 1987 – Feb 10, 1992 | Came on as a Deck Seaman and left as a TM2. I had a great time on the SOCAR. |
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