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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Vincennes (CG 49). 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 420 crew members registered for the USS Vincennes (CG 49).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Jutz, Doug | FC1 | 1985 – 1987 | Combat Systems | Plankowner - Greetings to all who I met on the Vincennes. God bless you all. |
White, Jeff | SK3 | 1985 – 1989 | Supply | Plankowner. Proud to serve aboard the "Vinny". Can't believe it's been almost 20 years. Some great years, some great shipmates. Would love to hear from anyone, especially SK3 Oliveras and SK1 Phillips. |
Ward, Jeff | STGSN | 1985 – 1986 | Combat Systems | I will always remember my time aboard the Vinny.. |
Rodgers, Deed | BM3 | 1985 – 1986 | Deck | One of the best experiences of my life |
White, Tony | MR3 | 1985 – 1988 | R DIV | Plankowner,departing, best dang ship and crew I evey had the pleasure to sail with. when I got rung off I, flipped the watch a quater and thanked them for the ride. Some good times |
Heath, Heathen | GMG-2 | 1985 – Jan 1987 | CO DIV | PLANKOWNER BEST SHIP AND COMMAND I WAS EVER ON NEVER SERVED WITH SUCH WELL MOTIVATED AND PROUD CREW WE WERE THE BEST AND WE KNEW IT SO DID EVERYBODY ELSE DID WE WALK WITH A SWAGGER DAM RIGHT HAVE AEGIS WILL TRAVEL |
Kincaid, Ken | SK3 | 1985 – 1987 | S-1 Supply Storekeeper | Plankowner First day at Ingalls dormitory I showed up in a cab from New Orleans that I couldn’t pay for. I had just gotten out of jail at Mardi Gras. Bill Mitchell, Doc Powell and Scott Erhart saved my ass. Much fun |
Maher, Pete | JO1 | Jan 1985 – Jun 1986 | NX | Commissioning crew PAO and first CCTV station manager. Still miss that "new car smell" of a freshly-minted cruiser. |
Applebee, Robert | OS1 | Jan 3, 1985 – Dec 6, 1990 | OI | Hey fellas , Bee here. contact me.. |
Hill, James | RM3 | Feb 1985 – Jun 1988 | comm | I miss the great times on the vinny, I will never forget those years or the friends I made. |
Erhart, Scott | SM2 | Feb 1985 – Oct 1988 | OC/NAV | |
Joyner, Alvin (Lee) | HT 1 | Feb 1985 – Oct 1986 | R | Good times, seems ashame that we made her come alive and now she's gone. Still alive in Wisconsin, looking out for 700 old veterans at our State Veterans Home. It was a kick ass crew. |
Kincaid, Ken ( Various Nicknames ) | SK3 | Feb 1, 1985 – Aug 18, 1987 | SUPPLY | I'M THE GUY WHO SHOWED UP FIRST DAY IN PASCAGOULA AFTER GETTING OUT OF JAIL IN NEW ORLEANS AND TAKING A CAB BACK TO THE DORM AND TRYING TO STIFF HIM. LIKE TO HEAR FROM: BILL MITCHELL, DOC, SCOTTY EARHART, AND ALL THE REST WHO DRANK WITH ME. |
Kerr, Rob | FC1 | Feb 15, 1985 – Oct 1987 | FC | Hope the ship is doing well and all us old plank owners are still kicking! Still remember rocking on the flight deck! |
Myron, Johnson | PC3 | Mar 1985 – Oct 1988 | Executive | It was an honor to serve on the Vinny, I was proud to open up the post office, serve under Capt Gee and Capt Rogers. The Vinny will be missed. For all the plankowners, I recommend the book storm center by Capt Rogers. So long Vinny, anyone email. |
Nathan, Donald | MS3 | Mar 8, 1985 – Jul 15, 1986 | S-5 Officers Wardroom | Plankowner |
Paillette, Brian B. | YNSN | Mar 15, 1985 – Jun 1, 1986 | Engineering | Had some bad times and great. I especially miss Doc Powell and all the great heavy metal we listened to. Miss you guys bad!!! |
Brown, Henry | ET2 | Mar 17, 1985 – Aug 28, 1987 | CE | Another of the original "Vinnie" plankowners from the Radio Transmitter room. Sad to see the old ship is gone. I hope my old shipmates are still alive and kicking. I'm back in Illinois working at Eastern Illinois University. |
Perales, Art "strawberries" | MS3 | Apr 1, 1985 – Nov 1, 1988 | mess,best chow ever | plankowners we are called ,forever our names will be engraved with the ship and the legacy we left for those who came after us.to "EGGS,LUMPY,WEASEL, STRETCH,L'COOL'johnson,and the great cpt."ST.NICK"GEEand the rest.it was a |
Castro, Israel | TM1 RET | Apr 22, 1985 – Sep 16, 1988 | CA | Many of the best time I had in the Navy were on the Might Vinnie from commissioning to the day we came back in 88. When I retired I had my flag flown on her and to say goodbye to the Navy, little did I know that she to was leaving the service too. |
McDonald, William | OS2 | May 1985 – Feb 1989 | OI | Grateful to have been part of this great commissioning crew. Plank Owners all. Micky D |
Parsons, Jerry | SK2 | May 1, 1985 – Jul 30, 1986 | Supply | Part of the Pre-Com Crew if CG-409. Great duty! |
Cox, Rick | GMG1 | May 1, 1985 – Jan 26, 1990 | CO | This ship was my best tour of my navy career! |
Coffield, John | GSM 1 | Jun 1985 – Apr 1990 | MP | Still living in California and working as a power plant operator. |
Warneke, Ken ![]() | RM2 | Jun 24, 1985 – Dec 15, 1989 | OC | Plankowner A Lot of Good times were had. I will always remember my time aboard, With some of the greatest people I have ever met. Good luck to all. I cant belive she’s gone. |
Whitelaw, Drew | FC1 | Jul 1985 – Jul 25, 1989 | CF | Holy shit! It's been more than 15 years! Life has been great. I'd love swap stories and see how much they've been exaggerated over the years. I'm betting alot! |
Williams, Bob | FC1(SW) | Jul 6, 1985 – Apr 1, 1986 | CF | Plankowner; AN/SPY-1A Radar Tech, CF04 WCS |
Chovan, Robert ( Boats) | BM2 | Jul 6, 1985 – Jun 26, 1989 | DECK FORCE | Plankowners, It changed my life for the better with the memories of all you guys , especially deck division. Never forget 3 July 88. Pascagoula to San Diego , 2 West-Pacs , Perth Australia , Diego Garcia ( Crabs!!! ) , Capt Gee , Capt Rogers. Thanks |
Van Tassel, Ed | EW2 | Aug 1985 – Aug 1988 | OE | Best ship I ever served on. I will never REGRET CAPT. Will Rogers for July 3, 1988. Bless that crew and the resulting actions. GO TEAM 49! |
Briese, Walter E., Coolbreeze | OS1(SW) | Oct 1985 – Oct 1990 | OI | Best ship I ever served on and the best ship in the Fleet. I also worked with the best people in the world on this ship. |
Dennis, Jim | DC2 | Dec 1985 – Jul 1989 | Repair 5 Scene Leader, Flight Quarters Hot Suitman. Enjoyed the times! Steven Sherrill are you out there? Firefighter in Dallas, TX going on 12 years | |
Brandt, Chris | DC3 | Dec 30, 1985 – Jun 30, 1989 | Repair | Wow, its been 20 years. |
Tidwell, J.r. | gsmc | 1986 – 1989 | mp | i have been out,since 1992..however i found what i think to be the mustin ships plack...its stainless steel 3/8 in thick ..11x10 in..mustin (ddg 89) aegis destroyer ..named to honor the mustin..oltidwell@sbcglobal.net |
Loughary, Eric | GSM-3 | 1986 – Aug 17, 1990 | engine room | Got out in 90, hope all I served with are doing well. At home in Illinois working for the Department of Justice. GOOD TIMES BY ALL........ |
Patrick, Scott | STG2 | Jan 1986 – Jan 1988 | CA | It was a privilege to serve with the finest men in the world while on the Vinnny (That includes you, Eggy). Moved back to NY, now a police sergeant, but still miss going to sea on the Vincennes |
Schuler, Don | GSE2 | Feb 8, 1986 – Jul 7, 1987 | Eng/MP | Still working with gas turbines. Field service rep. for P&W and now Solar. |
Stanley, David | E3 | Mar 1, 1986 – Sep 1, 1988 | R | I'll always remember Capt Rogers and the crew with respect and honor for as long as I live. God Bless the Officers and Crew of the USS Vincennes. |
Lodi, Jon | MSCM | Apr 15, 1986 – Sep 18, 1989 | S-2 Foodservice | One of the best of the 5 ships I served on in my 27 years in the USN. Capt. Gee and Capt. Rogers were top CO's. Great Officers,crew, and shipmates.Great-cooks. Remember "Mongolian BBQ, Paisano Brothers Pizza, & Casino. |
Hendrickson, Jerry | STGC | May 15, 1986 – Feb 5, 1990 | CA | Thanks, Guys! |
Lortz, John | ISC | Jul 1986 – Oct 1986 | Embarked Staff - CTF70 - RADM D. Brooks | |
Burns, Ian | OS3 | Aug 1, 1986 – May 1, 1987 | OI | TAD on CG-49 in late '86 to early '87-LOOKING FOR RUDE BOYS..I was one. OS3 Barnett, OS2 Bauer, OS2 Johnson aka Jonce, OS3 Mike and other RB's-send me an email! |
James, Troy | DCCS (SW) RET | Sep 10, 1986 – Jul 6, 1992 | Repair | I miss those wild times, if anybody remembers me give me a call (707) 456-9224 I'm retired and living the life of a "Man of Leisure" in Nor-Cal |
Azevedo, James | SMCS(SW) | Oct 1986 – Feb 1991 | NX | The best 4 years of my 31 year career! |
Gralish, Pat | STG3 | Nov 1986 – Sep 19, 1989 | combat | |
Hile, Steve | SSTG2 | Nov 10, 1986 – Jun 10, 1989 | Combat |
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