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USS Princeton (CG 59) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Princeton (CG 59). 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 351 crew members registered for the USS Princeton (CG 59).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1993 | 1994 – 1998 | 1999 – 2002 | 2003 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheatham, Albert | BMC | Dec 7, 1981 – Dec 31, 2004 | 1st | Had a blast! |
| Rutledge, Brian | CTO3 | Aug 1986 – Dec 1990 | OT | Good times! Can't believe it has been over 20 years now. It was great to see all you plankowners. It would be great to hear from you guys. brian.rutledge181@yahoo.com |
| Jackson, James | RM2 | Aug 8, 1986 – Oct 8, 1989 | OC | What shipmates... & Plank Owners... I am still here... will retire soon... but if you want to catch up to me... james.c.jackson1@navy.mil |
| Caldwell, Lonnie | FC3 | 1987 – 1992 | CF / Combat Systems | Lots of great memories. If you served with me send me an email. Fair winds and follwing seas..... lngcaldwell@earthlink.net |
| Savage, John | HT | 1987 – 1990 | Had lots of great times... hope to hear from some of you!! | |
| Shealy, Bryson (Bryce) | FCC(SW) | 1987 – Dec 1991 | CF | Best ship to serve on & Best Captain to serve under. Reaching out to all to see if you’re going to the Reunion in San Diego June 9-11, 2023! Pass the word! You can contact us at fsashealy@gmail.com. |
| Huff, Jerome | FCC | Jan 1, 1987 – Mar 10, 1991 | CS | I am a Plank Owner |
Van Patten, John  | LT | Jul 31, 1987 – Jun 30, 1991 | TOMAHAWK/ELECTRICAL | BEST MEMORIES OF MY LIFE. SHIPMATES I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER. TWO IRAQI MINES SHORTEN OUR STAY. GOOD TO HEAR FROM KAROLY AND ROEDER. I OWE MUCH TO EMC JOHNSON. |
| Berdan, Michael | IC1 | Aug 1987 – May 1990 | CE | |
| Henkenberns, Ron | OSC(SW) | Sep 1987 – Oct 1992 | OI | Email if you remember me. Like to hear from any of you guys. ronhenkg@gmail.com |
| Pacheco, Gilbert | YN2 | Oct 1987 – Dec 1991 | NX/Admin | Plankowner - One of the most memorable times of my Navy career was our mine hit and how we all pulled together and we realized our countless hours of training paid off. Retired May 2011. My email is gapachjr@yahoo.com. |
| Stewart, Paul | LT | Oct 1987 – Sep 1989 | CICO | PreComm thru pre deployment work ups…One of my favorite times in my life. Great shipmates. |
| Anderjack, Stephen | ENS, LTJG, LT | Oct 1, 1987 – Apr 15, 1992 | CS-0 | Commissioning STO. Onboard during mine blast of Desert Shield/ Desert Storm |
| Schwind, Steve | GMM1 | Oct 15, 1987 – Mar 3, 1992 | CO | Plank Owner. My time on Princeton included pre-commissioning, the Soviet port of Vladivostok (before the end of the Cold War) and of course to war and back. As MSS I fired 7 SM-2 and turned the LE key that helped send 3 Tomahawks downtown Baghdad. |
| Rosbolt, Paul | LCDR | Nov 1987 – Jan 1990 | Combat Systems | |
| Woltersdorf, Keith | STG2 | Nov 15, 1987 – Apr 20, 1992 | CA | What an adventure. what a learning experiance. The pre com crew was more like a family than any other command I have been with. It was all about the ship not the individual or the department. It was a pleasure. |
| Hannum, Jack | OS2 | Dec 12, 1987 – Dec 11, 1991 | Operations | |
| Fedor, Michael J | BM3 | 1988 – 1993 | Deck | |
| Chambers, Raymond | EN3 | 1988 – 1991 | ENGINEERING | I would like to get in touch with some of my shipmates |
| Marshall, D | 1988 – 1990 | |||
| Pfeiffer, Mark | STGC | 1988 – 1990 | CA | Pre-Com |
| Hamm, Jeff | dc2 | 1988 – 1991 | r | |
| Jones, Michael /jay | Sm3 | 1988 – Oct 1991 | Singalman | Just would like to say hello to all.these names bring up so many memories.we been through so much together,I will never forget you guys. |
| Bauman, Frank | RM1 | 1988 – 1992 | OC | Plankowner |
| Gallagher, Bill | EWCM (SW) | 1988 – 1992 | OT | Plank owner. Was onboard for the 18 February 1991 incident. Had a great tour - came aboard as EWC and left as EWCM. Great memories of fantastic crew. |
| Raab, Christopher | GSMC | 1988 – 1990 | E-1 | Plankowner. Vladivostok port visit. Very inspiring. Awesome experience. |
| Abrahamson, Tim | EW3-EW2 | 1988 – 1990 | OT | Plankowner Does anyone remember playing Guts in the ET shack for paychecks? |
| Marston, Lou | STG1(SW) | 1988 – 1990 | CA | Plankowner |
| Fett, Ronald | E1 - BM2 | 1988 – 1991 | Deck | First command set the tone, no body did it better. I had a great time, Desert/Storm, Mine Blast, Reunion - look forward to hearing from members of the best crew ever assembled. |
| Youngblood, Roy | STGC | 1988 – 1991 | CA | Retired from USN 2002. Retired from DHS in 2022. Currently living outside Denver Co. rockymtnsailor@outlook.com |
| Rogers, Theodore (Ted) | FC2 | Jan 1988 – Mar 1990 | CF | I am a plank owner. I was the second or third person to report aboard in Pascagoula. Left after the transfer to Long Beach. Retired in 2002. Enjoying life, riding motorcycles and driving old cars and doing it all in the sunshine state. |
| Roeder, Erich | LT | Jan 1988 – Dec 1991 | ASW/AUX | Learned a lot, and met some great folks! |
| Muse, Benjamin | EN-1 | Jan 1988 – Jun 1992 | Engineering-A GANG | Plankowner R A S T tech.served with Lt.Roeder;ENC.. Holloway;ENC.Leyerle,EN1.Screen; EN2 Valencia EN2 Johnson and for a brief period ENCS Jaynes |
| Paradis, Randall | ET2 | Jan 1, 1988 – Feb 22, 1993 | CE01 | I watched it get built and then watched it blow up. Enjoy some of my pics at: http://www2.webng.com/RandallP/Bulk.html |
| Roeder, Erich | LTJG | Jan 1, 1988 – Dec 1, 1991 | ASW / Auxiliary Officer | |
| Lewis, Tom | FC | Feb 1988 – Aug 1991 | CF | Plankowner. 2 tours (88-91, 98-02). |
| Karoly, Steve | LT | Feb 1988 – Feb 1991 | Deck and Ordnance | Plankowner. Good to see some old familiar names. Still in the Navy Reserve (Capt) and working as a Gov't Civilian (Air Force) on a Joint Single Integrated Air Picture (SIAP) Program. |
| Reeves, Charles | FCC(SW) | Feb 1988 – Nov 1991 | CO | My most memorable Navy years. Hello Bill and Joel and thanks. |
| Bauer, Richard | Rm1 | Feb 1, 1988 – Jun 1, 1992 | oc | Was a plankower. Ship had a great tight crew and it made the tour great for me .. Anyone wanting to get in touch my email is trademan12345@yahoo.com. May the sea's be with you ...! |
| Samsal, Jessup | sn | Feb 8, 1988 – May 8, 1991 | deck | to the crew of the Princeton great time |
| Pincheck, Dan | E-4 | Feb 11, 1988 – Feb 11, 1991 | deck | Nice to see some of those names again. Get a hold of me guys. |
| Halley, Shane Christopher | HT2 | Feb 15, 1988 – Feb 15, 1992 | Repair | Plankowner. I miss the guys I worked with I hope you find me. |
| Owen, Robby | BM3 | Mar 1988 – Mar 1991 | 1 st | PLankowner.....i'll remember all the memories...i'd like to keep in touch with Troyer,Biggs,Pincheck, hell all of the original 1st division crew....robbyowen68@yahoo.com |
| Ellis, Mark | FC | Mar 9, 1988 – Dec 24, 1991 | CF | |
| Tenny, Drew | CTR1(SW/AW) | Mar 12, 1988 – Feb 24, 1992 | OT01 | |
| Bauman, Frank | RM1 | Apr 1988 – Mar 30, 1992 | OC | |
| Patten, Rob | FC1(SW) | Apr 1988 – Mar 1993 | CO (CIWS) | Still one of the highlights of my life. To have a group of guys to pull together like that time after time, I have yet to experiance anything that is remotely close. Thanks Guys. |
| Sandoval, David | YN3 | Apr 1988 – Dec 1990 | Executive | Plankowner had a great time, was part of that special visit to Vladivostok, USSR. |
| Morrill, Rick | SMC(SW) | Apr 6, 1988 – Jun 1, 1990 | NX | Great ship, even grater crew. This was my last command, retired off USS Princeton. When the ship is de-commissioned, would like to see all the Plank Owners there. |
| Klimek, Terrell | CTR3 | Apr 11, 1988 – Jun 17, 1990 | OT | If any of you happen to remeber the tall CT. drop mwe an e-mail, Also looking for CTRC Bob Adams if any know how to contact him please let me know. |
| Graham, Michael | STG1 (SW) | May 1988 – May 1993 | CA (CA03) | |
| Hibbard, Jason | GSE3 | May 1, 1988 – May 1, 1992 | MP | Hello, hope all is well...reach out jakejosh23@hotmail.com |
| Sandoval, David | YN3 | Jun 1988 – Dec 1990 | Admin | Hope to hear from some old shipmates. |
| Covington, Darren | SM2 Covington | Jun 1988 – Nov 1991 | NX | Signal Gang: SMC(SW) Morrill, SM1(SW) Skinner, SM3(SW) Jones, SM3(SW) Amador, SMSN Green, deck striker SM3 Rhim. Whats up to the fellows |
| Hermanson, Mike | FC2 | Jun 1988 – Dec 26, 1991 | CS01 | |
| Tindle, Chris | IC2 | Jun 1988 – Mar 1991 | CE | Plankowner, Vladivostok, Desert Shield/Storm |
| Miller, Greg | OSC (SW) | Jun 6, 1988 – Jun 1991 | OI | Best ship I ever served in. 25th REUNION 20-22 Feb 2016. SAN DIEGO CA. Please contact me at gpmlrfam@aol.com |
| Montoya, Mark | 1C2 1C3 RECRUIT | Jun 10, 1988 – Mar 13, 1990 | combat systems | |
| Adams, Bob | CTRC(SW) | Jun 15, 1988 – Jun 15, 1991 | OT | |
| White, Bryan | HT2 (SW) | Jun 24, 1988 – Jun 18, 1990 | Reapir | I saw some very interesting names on the list. Hope to talk with some of you soon. Plankowers forever! |
| McGuinn, Matthew | QM! | Jul 1988 – Jul 1990 | Navigation | Serving on the commissioning crew is still one of the proudest moments of my life. |
| Grabow, Jack | MSC | Jul 1988 – Feb 1, 1991 | S-2 Food Service | Best sailors to serve with. From pre-com and the with into the Gulf. I have many memories that I will never forget. Thanks. |
| Caulkins, Bob | EMC (SW) | Jul 1988 – Aug 1990 | EXEC/NX | Great ship, crew and CO. Best regards to those who serve in her now. Teaching history at the University of North Dakota now, drop me line, Miss the chief's mess and all my comrades. |
| Stanley, Craig | EW1 | Jul 25, 1988 – Oct 10, 1990 | OT02 | Plankowner. Hope some of you shipmates recognize the name and send me a note. For some reason I can't send messages using this site. If you remember me then send an email to craigdstanley@hotmail.com |
| Etgeton, Chris (Edgeman) | EN3 | Aug 1988 – Jun 5, 1992 | looking for old shipmates to shoot the crap with like to know how you all r doing | |
| Rhim, Little | SM2 | Aug 4, 1988 – Apr 2, 1992 | NAV-ADMIN | All the CG-59 PLANKOWNERS/SHELLBACKS! You know how we "Roll"! BAYLOR, SUEDE, HOUSE, KENNEDY, SPANN, MUSE, CHAMBERS, "CHOP-CHOP", SUMTER, BEN, HIGHTOWER, "RAT", "SIG CREW"-SKINNER, JONES, RHIM, COV, GREEN, AMADOR &a |
| Ben, Darwin "Tony" "big Ben" | PN2(SW) | Aug 12, 1988 – May 12, 1993 | Deck/ Admin | What's up Princeton Posse'. Hey guys it's been awhile would love to get in touch with my ole Shipmates... tonyben357@yahoo.com |
| Johnson, Randy | OS1 | Sep 1988 – Jun 1992 | OI | Pre Commissioning Crew Pascagoula. PlankOwner. Vladivostoc Trip. First Gulf War. Mine Strike. |
| Biggs, Jd | BM1(SW) | Sep 10, 1988 – Jun 1, 1993 | 1ST | Plankowner,Op Desert Shield/Storm . Keep the proud tradition up. NO ONE DOES IT BETTER !!! Would like to hear from my old shipmates , gobroncos007@yahoo.com |
| Davis, Joe | MS1 | Oct 1988 – Jun 1992 | S2 | plankowner,stewburner,late night galley raider,late night poker player in the boats locker, good times came to an end to soon |
| Scothorn, Scotty | RM2 | Oct 1988 – Mar 1992 | OC | Man, Sweet memories. And you all said I was going to be a lifer~~~ LOL |
| Woolhiser, Eric "Wooly" | ET2 | Oct 1988 – Jul 1989 | Combat Systems | |
| Landry, John | OS1 | Oct 1988 – Oct 1989 | OI | Precommissioning crew Pascagoula, Plankowner, got out in the yards in San Diego Oct 1989. |
| Goodman, Rod | CTM2 | Oct 1988 – Nov 1991 | OT01 | I sometimes think it is strange how often I look at Navy and USS Princeton sites these past few years. I think I miss the camaraderie that only seems to be found in the military, and between people who have gone through. |
| Peacock, Randy | CTO1 | Oct 1988 – Jan 1991 | OT | Great time as Plank Owner. Still think we (enlisted) should have been allowed on liberty first night in Acapulco Mexico. |
| Hannum, Jack | OS2 | Oct 1, 1988 – Nov 15, 1991 | Operations | |
| James, Steven | E-3 | Oct 1, 1988 – May 1, 1991 | deck | |
| Solomon Jr, Antonio E. | RM3 | Oct 1, 1988 – Nov 1991 | Deck OPS/ OC | Plankowner- It's good to see shipmates again! I was wondering when will our REUNION take place? Please someboby e-mail back... Antonio.Solomon@navy.mil |
| Lowell, Faulkinbury | DC2 (SW) | Oct 1, 1988 – Jun 1, 1992 | R | |
| Troyer, Chad (Senior) | BMC(SW) | Oct 4, 1988 – Jul 1, 1994 | 1st and R | Last Plankowner to leave PRINCETON. Ran 1st Division until 1992 and then ran R Division until I left. Great crew that really came together especially after Desert Storm events. Retired now living in Sacramento CA. |
| Hibbard, Jason | GSE3 | Oct 15, 1988 – Jan 3, 1992 | MP | My first Ship ...Had Some GREAT times...miss all the westpac's and rimpac's. Retired 2008, GSEC, Now work for Mckean Defense Group in Millington, Tn. Jason.hibbard.ctr@navy.mil . |
| Gutierrez, Daniel "Gut" | GSM3 | Nov 1988 – Sep 3, 1993 | MP | Hey Plankowner Putos!!! It's me Gut!! So glad to see familiar names again. I'm now living in Texas near GSM3 Escudero and GSE3 Leyva. Give me a holler at funkyaztec808@att.net. Miss the friends I had on the Princeton, you're like family! |
| Nist, Chuck | STG1(SW) | Nov 1988 – Nov 1990 | CA | Plankowner. Best sea duty I had. Reenlisted in Vladivostok, USSR in 1990 by COMNAVSURFPAC. Princeton commanding officer Capt. Hontz was the best skipper a crew could ask for. Good times... |
| Puffer, Stefan | GSM2 | Nov 1, 1988 – Dec 21, 1991 | Engineering | If your remember me...send me an email. Would like catch up with other shipmates who are plankowners. |
| Goodwin, Mark | BM3 | Nov 1, 1988 – Jan 10, 1990 | Deck | Plankowner, great travels and good memories, thanks for the ride. |
| Hazel, Bill | CWO2 | Nov 15, 1988 – Mar 15, 1989 | OT | Best tour in the Navy |
| Provencio, Stephen | E-5/EW2 | Nov 18, 1988 – | OT | Really enjoyed the people and great weather in CA. Hope to hear from some of the ol' boys. |
| Spear, Steven | OS 2 | Dec 1988 – Dec 1990 | OI | Pre Comm Vlad |
| Distad, Todd | PC2 | Dec 18, 1988 – Dec 22, 1992 | Executive | |
| Hightower, Robert | GMG1 | Dec 27, 1988 – Jun 15, 1993 | CO | Great to see some plankowners names on here!! If you remember me..send me an e-mail r_mhightower@hotmail.com It was a great ship and a great time...miss you guys. Be safe! |
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