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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Seattle (AOE 3). 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 1380 crew members registered for the USS Seattle (AOE 3).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1968 | 1969 – 1969 | 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 1974 | 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 – 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 | 2002 – 2003 | 2004 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Kaspar, Al | SN/GMG3 | 1969 – 1971 | Weapons | I was part of the commissioning crew, and made all of the firsts with the ship. I met lots of great people, and saw the world. I would like to hear from former shipmates. |
Cooley, Joel Terry (Moe) | GMG3 | 1969 – 1971 | WEAPONS | carter, heaton, elks and hastings give me a oller some time |
Cheetham, Kevin | 1969 – | |||
Figari, John | seaman | 1969 – 1971 | 2 nd | just missed being a plankholder.boarded in norfolk. did not realize at time but what wonderful memories. shakedown cruise in gitmo-med cruise-even norfolk. hello to steamer and quimby and all the guys in 2nd div |
Reilly, John | SN | 1969 – 1971 | 1 | Plankowner, I walked around with a clipboard (pretty good Skater) Sent from transit with a bunch of guys out of Providence we had fun working with yardbirds and in Bremington |
Wilde, Steven | E-4/SH3 | 1969 – 1969 | S-3 | Plank Owner - Ships Barber , cut chiefs and officers in the morning and crew in the afternoon. Great friends and memories. |
Craft, Charlie | shs3 | 1969 – 1971 | supply | plankowner. had a lot of fun, saw a lot of places. where are the guys? sliger,wiess, smothers, grandizio. |
Doyle, Richard / Dick ![]() | MR2 | 1969 – 1971 | A | Plank Owner |
Higgins, Thomas | E3 fireman | 1969 – 1971 | M | |
Cardone, Donald | Seaman | 1969 – 1971 | 2nd Div | Plankowner would not trade the experience for anything, brought the ship down the west coast, Panama canal to Norfolk, Shakedown Cruise to Med, all those wonderful countrys, left the ship at Malta for Brooklyn. Great!! |
Wisenberger, Phillip (Stretch) | em2 | 1969 – 1971 | e division | |
Monat, Paul | YN2 | Jan 1969 – May 1970 | Admin | Plankowner. Retired in 87 as YNCS. Heard about decommissioning and want to attend. |
Latiolais, Fred | FN | Jan 1969 – Oct 1969 | M | I AM A PLANK OWNER. I LOVED MY TIME ABOARD SHIP. |
Cunningham, Philip W. Jr. | RM2 | Jan 1969 – Feb 1972 | OC | Plankowner. Assigned to Pre-comm detail in San Diego and later to Bremerton for commissioning. Was in Norfolk in 2005 for decommissioning. |
Wilde, Steven | SH3 | Jan 1969 – Dec 1969 | S-3 | USS SEATTLE(AOE-3)Plank Owner---Ships Barber (cut Chiefs,Officers in the morning and crew in the afternoon.) Served about a year aboard the USS SEATTLE about a year. Then transfered to USS BLANDY(DD-943) till July 1971. |
Stanaszek, Mike | SH3 | Jan 1, 1969 – Apr 1970 | S-3 | |
Bogart, Robert (Bob) E. | FN | Jan 1, 1969 – Jun 1, 1970 | M | PLANK OWNER. Loved Bremerton. Lived off base on State Street in crummy one room. I remember Chief Graham, MM1 Tomlinson and Cruise. Also Tony Pavo. |
Swagger, Steve / Swag | SEAMAN | Jan 1, 1969 – Jun 10, 1971 | 2nd | Plankowner |
Jensen, Chris | RD 3 | Jan 5, 1969 – Jul 7, 1971 | OI | Plankowner - precomm school in San Diego, FAAWTC on Point Loma, moved to Bremerton Mar'69. Gitmo & Med cruise in '70 (Jordanian Crisis). PR in '71. |
Bissinger, Robert | SEAMAN | Jan 9, 1969 – Jan 9, 1970 | first | was on board the commissioning of the Seattle April 1969 in Bremerton Washington |
Morris, Richard B./rick | E3/MMFN | Jan 10, 1969 – Aug 20, 1969 | "M" | Plank Owner,MAA Force,Before Commissioning,I Still Have The Commissioning,And Reception Invitations,And The Reserved Seat For The Commissioning,Sent To My Parents,Framed And On The Wall. E-Mail Me For A Copy,And How Do I Get Plankowner Piece Of Her? |
Wiacek, Stanley | BM3 | Jan 10, 1969 – Jul 17, 1971 | Deck | Plankowner |
Bissinger, Robert | SEAMAN | Jan 15, 1969 – Jan 9, 1970 | 1st | PLANKOWNER |
Miller, David | Feb 1969 – Mar 1970 | Deck | Plank Owner | |
Ward, David | MM3 | Feb 1969 – Jul 1970 | M | Spent biggest part of a year and a half aboard.Got out before the Med Cruise. Wish I had stayed for that.Hey Jesse, Doug, Rich, Aft Eng Room |
Parker, Clifford (Skip) | FTG-3 | Feb 1969 – Jan 1971 | WEAPONS | Best Bunch of Guys I ever worked with; Sorry I couldn't complete the first Med Cruise; Left in Naples to be discharged |
Conn, James | BM 2 | Feb 1, 1969 – Jun 1, 1970 | 1st | Plankowner |
Stevens, Ken | BT-2 | Feb 1, 1969 – Apr 3, 1972 | B | Plankowner! Put the old girl into commision in Bremerton, Washington. Can't believe she is gone! |
Davis, Skip | SHSN | Feb 10, 1969 – Mar 20, 1971 | shipserviceman | I joiined the ship in 1969 help comm.ship went on shake down cruise,went on med cruise. Plankowner |
Daly, John | SM2 | Feb 14, 1969 – May 20, 1972 | OC | Plank Owner- Great times- great guys. Hello to all old shipmates |
Cornelius, Amon | ETN-2 | Feb 28, 1969 – Dec 7, 1970 | Operations | Plank Owner |
Parris, Tim | SM2 | Mar 1969 – Jun 1970 | A | I served through precom, and have the honor of commissioning this ship(original plank owner). She was a beauty!! Would love to see some of the "old" guys. |
Takacs, Ron | SHS3 | Mar 1969 – Feb 1971 | 1st then Supply | PLANKOWNER - San Diego then Bremerton, 1st Div, anyone remember BM1 Gray? A real old salt! Abner, Griff, 'Jesse"...how you guys doin'? Goodby old girl! |
Golt, Frank | MM3 | Mar 1969 – Jul 1972 | "M" | Plank Owner - went to pre-com in San Diego - served with Gary Galbreith - celebrated our 21st birthday ( 9/4/48 ) in Seattle |
Gromko, Michael | FN/BT | Mar 1969 – Nov 1970 | Engineering | Member of Commissioning crew, and a member of the first honor guard |
Dolente, James J Dolente Jim | EN3 | Mar 1969 – May 14, 1970 | A-Gang | Precom school San Diego,Puget Sound,first sea trial, San Diego,Alcapulco,Panama Canal,New Orleans"Pat O.Briens Burbon st., Norfolk Va,discharged.John Cardillo AE Anderson,Gonzales,Filo,E Ragland,C Weeks,Pig,ThomasMM2,GOD SPEED TO ALL OF YOU! WH |
Filo, Thomas J. Filo | MR3 | Mar 1969 – Jun 1970 | A | Plank owner/ Had a great time serving aboard. The trip around from Washington to Norfolk was one to remember. Hi to all, especially Jimmy D. from Philly, Murf the surf. from New Jersey,&Butch Brown, Tx. Hope alls well with you guys. |
Jones, Keith | EN-3 | Mar 1969 – Mar 1970 | A | great people I worked with. Try to come to the second reunion in 20010 |
Heaton, Brad | GMG3 | Mar 1, 1969 – Nov 5, 1972 | WEAPONS | PLANK OWNER |
Beauchaine, Jim | Mar 1, 1969 – Jun 15, 1971 | Enginerring | Reported for pre-commissioning detail to learn the systems to teach the others that would come aboard. Worked in "B" Division # 1 Fireroom, worked on the evaporators and in the boiler room. | |
Beaudoin, Roland | Qm3 | Mar 4, 1969 – Jan 5, 1971 | Navigation | Plank owner Came aboard as qmsn |
Goebel, Rod | ETN3 | Mar 9, 1969 – Jun 2, 1970 | OPERATIONS | PLANK OWNER |
McIntosh, Spencer "Mac" | MM3 | Mar 13, 1969 – Jul 2, 1972 | M | Was in M division, on commissioning crew of Seattle, and pre com also. Was assigned to Engineering Dept. office under Ltcmdr Jeske and French. Some buddies came to my home in Virginia and Cheri Lee Motel. |
Randall, William/bill | ETN# | Apr 4, 1969 – May 22, 1972 | Operations | Plank Owner |
Tirrell, Sr., William 'Bill' | ENS, LTJG, LCDR, CDR | Apr 5, 1969 – Feb 1971 | COMMO, OPS, XO | Plank Owner and probably the only two-tour officer. Commissioning COMMO and 'fleeted up' to OPS. Came back 1981 - 1982 as XO. |
Account, Facebook | CO | Apr 5, 1969 – Mar 15, 2005 | OPS | Facebook Name: Uss Seattle email: uss.seattle.aoe3@gmail.com Please add as friend and refer who you kept contact with from this command. |
Hastings, George | DK3 | Apr 9, 1969 – Oct 1, 1970 | Supply | Plankowner. Changed life for the better. Lost smart-a attitude gained dicipline. I am proud of my shipmates and the job that we did. How else could I visit W. coast, Panama Canal, E. coast, cuba, med, walk on acropolis, pay college-Salute Old Girl |
Tirrell, Bill | ENS/LTJG | Apr 9, 1969 – Feb 1972 | Communications/Operations | Commissioning crew Communications Officer; later 'fleeted up' to Operations Officer - see circa 1981 - 1982 when I returned as XO |
Puckett, Steve | RD3 | May 5, 1969 – | ||
Crawford, Michael | GMG-3 | May 10, 1969 – Oct 12, 1970 | Weapons | I remember the guys from the SWU office, and the poker games in Ed Hubers office |
Wood, Peter Woode | E-3 | May 15, 1969 – Jan 25, 1971 | 3rd | Plankowner,I was the guy that sent my fellow seamate over the side, hanging on to one of the slings, while we were transferring food. Remember,Manoverboard. wqqde59@yahoo.com |
Cardillo Sr, John ![]() | EN3 | May 18, 1969 – Mar 20, 1971 | A | plank owner/had many great times on board and made many friends. |
Gibbs, Nelson | E-3 | May 19, 1969 – Jan 15, 1971 | 1ST | I am a Plankowner and was disappointed not to have been informed or invited to decommissioning--I loved my time on board--Sea-trials thru Med Cruise--I would love to hear from other plankowners--Gibby--gibba714@metrocast.net |
Elks, Wayne | GMM3 | Jun 1969 – Jul 1972 | Weapons | I came on board in Bremerton as a GMMSN from "A" School. Met some great people and had lots of fun. Would love to hear from some of the old gang. |
Kennedy, Paul | SH3 | Jul 8, 1969 – Jul 1, 1971 | LAUNDRY | IAM A PLANKOWNER, I WAS PRECOMM. I WORKED IN THE LAUNDRY. WITH SKIP DAVIS. DID A MED CRUISE DURNING THE JORDIAN CRISES. ENJOYED A GREAT YEAR IN BERMINGTON, ALSO REMEMBER SHAKE DOWN CRUISE IT WAS INTERESTING. |
Buehler, Richard | BMSN | Sep 6, 1969 – Sep 17, 1971 | Second | |
Hisel, Kenneth | SN | Oct 1969 – Aug 1971 | Weapons | Wow!! Too many years have gone by. I look back and and remember good times in Italy and Spain and France with Kasper and Mac , S P Carter , Staulz ,Maze, and many others. I was very good at hiding down in the holds and shooting the line over to ships |
Miller, Michael | RD3 | Dec 15, 1969 – Aug 15, 1971 | Operations - Radar | Charter member of the USS Seattle Verterns Association - www.ussseattleaoe-3.org ...Please visit and attend our annual reunion. |
Kennedy, Bruce | SM3 | Dec 29, 1969 – May 29, 1973 | OPS | I served with a bunch of great guys. I would like to hear from old shipmates |
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