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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 1375 crew members registered for the USS Seattle (AOE 3).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1968 | 1969 | 1970 – 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prejna, David | BM3 | 1970 – 1973 | 3rd | Ran liberty boats most of the time onboard and had a lot of fun doing it. Lots of good memories of the Seattle. The ship was just decommissioned in Norfolk last year (2005). Hope to see some old shipmate at a reunion some day. |
| Torstensen, Jeffrey "turtle" | GUNNER\'S MATE 3RD CLASS | 1970 – 1971 | Weapons | |
| Conway, Bob | E5 | 1970 – 1972 | Exec | |
| Lauhon, Norvel / Wes | SH3 | 1970 – Sep 14, 1974 | supply | started out in deck department,2nd division and after about 2yrs went to supply until i got out in 1974.sad to see the ship scrapped,had a lot of good memories of places and people.haven,t talked to any shipmates since i got out. |
| Davidson, Robert | E5 | 1970 – 1976 | A | Had some Great times, looking for some friends who remember them. |
| Eicker, Dale | CS3 | 1970 – 1973 | S2 | Made a total of 3 Med trips and enjoyed serving. Had many great times on and off the ship with buddies like Chuck Stienberg, and Bob Gerber. |
| John, Trim | YN3 | 1970 – 1971 | Radio Central | |
| Layne, Mike | HM 3 | 1970 – 1971 | Medical | Had a great time on the first Med Cruise. Lots of friends and memories. Left the Seattle and spent the rest of my working career at a big Hospital in Chattanooga, Tn. Would love to attend a reunion. |
| Fredrickson, Gary, (Fred) | RM3 | 1970 – 1973 | OC | Great guys, great ship. It Wiil live in my heart forever. |
| Nieves, Robert | SN | Jan 1970 – Oct 1971 | Sorry to hear that the ship was decomissioned. Served with some of the original crew and sure enjoyed the Med . | |
| Dawkins, Craig | lt jg | Jan 1970 – | supply | Just trying to locate some of the guys I served with aboard the Seattle. |
| Gruhlke, Michael | SN, YNSN, YN3, YN2 | Jan 2, 1970 – Jun 15, 1973 | Admin | Reported aboard and didn't know what to expect fresh from boot camp. What a ship, what a bunch of great shipmates - helped me to decide for a career in the Navy, retired as Senior Chief Yeoman in 1990. The best times of my service were on this s |
| Gruhlke, Michael | YN2 | Jan 2, 1970 – Jun 15, 1973 | Admin | Came aboard shortly after commissioning, made three Med deployments, served through 700+ record replenishments, long hours but rewarding duty. Reported onboard as a Seaman Apprentice, left as YN2, great opportunites and great crew. |
| Anderson, Richard A. | SA | Jan 19, 1970 – Apr 29, 1971 | Don't Know. | This is Richard's stepdaughter - adding his information on his behalf. If anyone remembers him, please contact me. I am writing his biography. falcondraco at hotmail dot com. Thank you for serving with him! |
| Layne, David | BM 3 | Feb 20, 1970 – Nov 20, 1973 | 3rd and 2nd | spent a lot of time on the old Seattle with Jesse James and the old bunch.3 med. deployments.Been talking to Jessie some,he's living in North Calolina.Get in touch by e-mail--dlayne1@cox.net |
| Rothman, Kenn | SM2 | Mar 1970 – Jun 1973 | OC/OPS | Hello To All Who Served Aboard Her. Would Love To Hear From Any Former Or Current Crew Members. Was Honored To Attend The Seattle's Decommissioning in 2005 And To Be One Of The Few, The Proud, Who Tossed Her Last Line Over The Side |
| Rothman, Kenn | SM | Mar 1970 – 1973 | OC | |
| Roberts, James/ Robbie | ETR 3 | Mar 1, 1970 – Oct 1973 | Ground Electronics | Enjoyed first cruise to the Med. Good Ship, Great Crew |
| Bisso, Thomas | SN | May 1970 – Oct 1972 | 1st | WOW! All these people still breathing? Aa-mazing. Anyone for swim call off the Carolina coast? How about forklift races? Anybody for a 36 hour UNREP? Who is the Phantom Sh_tter ? See you in the air plenum, cough, cough |
| Long, James Elmer | E3 | May 8, 1970 – Jan 1972 | weapons division | |
| Gerber, Robert (Bob)(gerb) | SK3 | May 15, 1970 – Jul 21, 1973 | Supply Department (Hold 5 Manager) | I worked deck department for almost 2 years, switched to S2 and ran breakout teams for RAS. I enjoyed liberty with Dale Eicker and remember fondly the 3 Med & 3 Carribean cruises we endured. I retired an HM1 in 1990. |
| Stephenson, Robert | LTJG | Jun 1970 – Aug 17, 1971 | 3rd | Division Officer and helicopter control officer and fleet OOD. |
| Leon, Peter | O3 | Jun 1, 1970 – Jun 1, 1973 | Weapons and Operations | Dates are approximate |
| Armstrong Jr, Carlie | deck department | Jun 7, 1970 – Apr 7, 1972 | 1/3 | |
| Anderson, Charles E. "Andy" | Jun 15, 1970 – Sep 15, 1973 | 3rd and 1st | Looking for men on board in the 70's to 73 ZaZu Pitts, Bob Love, Bob Cohn. Contact me: John "Squeak" Beebe 203 Gaillard Drive Williamston, SC 29697 | |
| Ruffner, Tom | Bt3 | Jun 18, 1970 – Feb 11, 1972 | B | |
| Summers, Carl | BM3 | Jul 1970 – Jun 1972 | 1st | Rig capt. rigs 9 and 7. |
| Berry, Jim | YN3 | Jul 8, 1970 – Dec 10, 1971 | Executive | I reported to the ship in Earl, New Jersey after a short tour on an ocean going tug in Portsmith, VA. I worked in the Captain's Office and we left on a Med cruise a little over a month after reporting for duty. |
| Barstow, Lyle | AVAITION ELECTIRCIANS MATE FIRST CLASS | Aug 1970 – Mar 1971 | Helicopter Combat Support Squadron - Six Det. 87 | This was my first cruise on a ship since I entered the Navy in 1959. Had a good cruise and for all of us Airdales, this was our first cruise. We had thirteen enlisted airdales and six pilots. |
| Pisa, Ji M | FN/ EN3 | Aug 1970 – Aug 1972 | A-GANG | Great Ship ,Great Crew ,Made first two Med Cruises Lots of good memories |
| Sipes, Clyde | MM3 | Aug 1970 – Aug 1974 | M | Hey everyone, I am looking to reconnect with some of my old buddies give me a call at 814-259-3629. I retired in 2015. |
| Gaffney, John | CS3 | Aug 2, 1970 – Aug 1, 1972 | S-2 | I had a great time working with a fantastic group of people. I remember Mike Varnell drawing characters on all the cooks shirts. |
| Hinson, George | HM2 | Sep 26, 1970 – Apr 28, 1973 | Medical | Have a lot of memories from serving on the Seattle. First three letters of her name says it all. Retired out of the Army in 1989. |
| Sterrett, William "Bill" | EN2 | Oct 1970 – Sep 1972 | A GANG | Best damn ship, and best damn crew in the U.S.NAVY when I served on board. Hard working, Hard drinking. It was an honor to serve on this vessel and under the command of Capt.Townsend. No one worked harder. Anchors Aweigh. |
| Henry, William "Bill" | SK3 | Oct 19, 1970 – Jan 23, 1973 | S-1 | Was a great thip to be on, but made to many deployments in the early years. |
| Keene, Dan | SK | Nov 1970 – Sep 1972 | S-1 | Two trips to the Med. Great bunch of guy's. Memories for a life time.Proud to have served on Her. |
| McQueeney, Robert | E2 | Nov 1970 – Dec 1973 | Mm | |
| Richardson, Ellis, Ricky | OS3 | Nov 15, 1970 – Jun 16, 1974 | operations | Hey guys, Had a great time serving on the Seattle, though couldn't wait to get out back then... LOL actually went back in and did 7 yrs. reserve after. How Ironic? Drop me a line guys, chat about " THE GOOD OLE' DAYS " rrichami@hot |
| McLemore, Aaron | BM3 | Dec 1970 – May 1972 | 1st | Rig Capt Station 3. Came aboard in VilleFranche in the Med. Remember BM1 Pugh, BM2 "Red Dog" Fowler. |
| Flores, Richard (Rick) | RM2 | Dec 1970 – Oct 1972 | Communications/Radio | |
| McLaughlin, Francis MacK | SH3 | Dec 1970 – Aug 21, 1972 | 2nd division | thinking back ,the time on board was a hoot. had a lot of great times.made some great friends,some no longer with us. some I'm hoping to find. Mark Gregorik ..Im happy for all you guys who are still breathing. |
| Clark, Barry | BMSN | Dec 23, 1970 – Jun 8, 1972 | 2nd | Port side rigs,best buddy was Wes Lauhon from Kentucky It was a great experence.I went to DT school in San Diego, and finished up my 4 years at Quantico ,VA. I now reside in Severn,Md. |
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