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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Long Beach (CGN 9). 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 1155 crew members registered for the USS Long Beach (CGN 9).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1961 | 1962 – 1963 | 1964 – 1965 | 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 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 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohannan, Donald R. | GMM2 | 1957 – Aug 7, 1964 | 5th and TA | |
| Falor, Clinton | BT1 to BT7 | Jun 10, 1959 – Mar 18, 1966 | engineer room and plant | I am looking for men who served with my father in the plant. My father died Feb. 10, 2007. He died from cancer along with a lot of other men from the plant and engineer room. He died from radiation exposure. Help |
| Ritz, Richard "Dick" | EMC | Aug 9, 1959 – May 10, 1963 | E | Plank Owner. When I went aboard there was nothing built above the main deck. Watching it grow was great |
| Meisenbach, Patrick | MM2 | 1960 – 1963 | A | lived on the APL-29 at the shipyard next to hull 1669 when it was being built, had my twin brother Mike serving with me great duly. had a walk way to the ship. great fun lots of memorys |
| Vincent, Manfred | E-4 | 1960 – | DCFN | |
| George, Ken | IC1 | Feb 1960 – Jul 14, 1964 | B Reactor | What a lady! The first and last of a GREAT ship. |
| Schrier, Eugene | MR1 | Feb 7, 1960 – Apr 11, 1961 | ENG REACTOR PLANT OPERATOR | I WAS STATIONED AT THE FORERIVER SHIPYARD, WHERE WE TESTED THE REACTORS BY SUPPLYING POWER FROM OUR GENERATORS TO EDISON. |
| Cicolani, Angelo | LT. | Apr 1960 – Sep 1962 | Electrical | The contrast between damage control and being an Engineering Officer on one of the last all-gun cruisers (CL-144) and Chief Reactor Officer on CGN-9 was striking and startling; it was steel versus information (NTDS). |
| Kelly, Bill | YN3 | May 1960 – Dec 1961 | A | I was part of pre-com detail lived aboard APL-29 while under construction. It was start of greatest adventure of my life. Worked with some of the best people in the world and I am proud to be a plank owner |
| Boober, Jim | E4 | Aug 1, 1960 – Jun 6, 1962 | os | Enjoyed my time on her, Like to hear from some of the guys ,changed to Et after in reserves. |
| Hatch, Richard (Dick) | RM3 | Sep 1960 – Aug 1962 | Operations | I am a plankowner. Served at Bethlehem steel shipyard while the ship was being built, inspecting various spaces under construction. A great experience. |
| Gada, Bob | SK3 | Sep 1960 – Feb 1963 | Supply | Being a member of the USS LONG Beach was the greatest experience in my life and becoming of the first crew and Plank Owner I will always remember an thank for having the opportunity to serve on the First ! |
| Henry, Verle | SKSN | Oct 1960 – Apr 1962 | Supply | I also am a plank owner - Super Ship enjoyed my duties as Storekeeper and the crew she had great bunch of men who worked hard, gave their all for not only ship but God,Country, and a great Captain Eugene P. Wilkenson - will always miss CGN9 |
| Glineck, Ted | SFP2 | Nov 12, 1960 – Feb 4, 1964 | R | Great ship, I have many good memories, and stories. |
| Reece, John | FTMC | Nov 29, 1960 – Oct 24, 1966 | Talos FC | Upon transfer to Instructor duty at Mare Island in Oct 66, was the last "plank owner" in the weapons department. |
| Keeton, Loren | BM3 | 1961 – 1965 | 1st | Plank Owner, Pusher, Bowsens Locker, Melborn Austrilia was my highlight. That and That hard right rudder when racing with the Enterprise. |
| Robinson, Jimmy H. (Jim) | FTM-2 | 1961 – 1965 | Good schooling, good friends, Around the World Cruise, Shore Leave, Mail Call, and Coastal Living when not aboard ship. | |
| Bolender, Dallas | RM3 | 1961 – 1963 | OR | Enjoyed the winters in Puerto Rico & St. Thomas. Lots of good times including cruise to northern Europe. |
| Cadwell, Karl (Casey) Cadwell | RM3 | 1961 – 1962 | Being honored by becoming a plankowner almost made me a lifer. Won't ever forget the privilege of sailing with the best of the best...Hi mates...Casey | |
| Hoffman, Bob | MT3 | 1961 – 1965 | Talos | Melbourne & the Aussie paratroopers. We were bloody well pissed. World cruise & Med crossings. Remember Phil Toms & Bob Nisbett. Also Willie, Arnie, Bob Scott, and Wally. |
| Mason, Steve | CS3 | 1961 – 1963 | S2 | i was the 1st man in sick bay i made cs3 on her |
| Dipietro, Joseph | PFC | 1961 – 1962 | Marine Det. | I am a plank owner of the Long Beach, and also the first official brow sentry ( during commissioning ceremony ). I later became Capt. EP Wilkinson's orderly. I left the Long Beach before She went to Philly. |
| Derr, Wayne | IC2 | 1961 – 1963 | E | Best command in the Navy! A great crew! Best years of my life. Nickname: "Derrski" |
| Devita, Michael | Fireman | 1961 – 1964 | Nuc Division - Reactor Room 2 | I was also on the barge. My brother, Martin DeVita - quarter master, was also a Plank Owner. I spent 3 1/2 yrs. on board. I left from Naples, before the ship made Around the World Cruise. My E Mail: gemindsi@aol.com |
| Akers, Jerry | SHSN | 1961 – 1962 | S-3 | I am a plank owner on the USS Longbeach CGN9. When I first went aboard the crew was staying on APL29. I really enjoyed the time on board the Longbeach. I worked in the ships laundry, soda fountain & clothing store. |
| Morris, William W. | SH1 | 1961 – 1967 | S-3 | |
| Heubusch, Robert (Bob) | Fireman | 1961 – 1962 | Reactor Div | Was a plank owner an still have that Pic with the plank.lived on the APL in the steel yards at Quincy,Ma. |
| Ferraiola, Anthony | gmsn | 1961 – 1961 | 2nd | |
| Weidman, Roger | FTM-2 | 1961 – 1965 | TA | Terrier Computer School, worked on 49 radars and after discharge worked as a Tec Rep for 49 and 55 Radar and communication equipment. After that worked on ship board integration, testing and documentation for Navy Dept. |
| Wallace, Harold (Wally) | FTM 2 | 1961 – Nov 29, 1964 | TA | I was there...for the Philly drydock, the World Cruise, the drag race with Enteprise.... Duckett, Schmon, Hoffman, Flavell, Swigart, Where are they now? Fond memories of Capt. Wilkinson....the last visit/decom in 1994 |
| Wakefield, David J. | DK2 | Jan 1, 1961 – Nov 1, 1961 | Supply | I am a plank-owner. I remember very well the commissioning party in Boston. I woke up in somebody's house. What a party! |
| KIIck, Grover | IC3 | Mar 1961 – May 1963 | E | |
| Sheppard, Raymond G | SN | Mar 1961 – Jan 1963 | 3rd | When I reported to Quincy, Ma., there was just the main hull at the dock. Spent a year there on the APB before she set sail for her shake down cruise. Being a plank owner is really something to be proud of. I miss her. |
| Post, Roger Emil;y | PO4 | Apr 1961 – Aug 1964 | A machine shop | I just remember crossing the 1st time in 61 and spending most of the winters in Cuba or St Thomas. Coming back from the Med. in 63 and had to hold a fresh water wash down several hundred miles out and then hiting a storm, mean while we were on water |
| O'Rourke, Michael (Ogie) | SFP3 | Apr 1961 – Jul 1964 | R | Proud to be a plank owner and serve on the maiden voyage. |
| Sauro, Michael | RD3 | Apr 1961 – Aug 1962 | OI | I am a Plank Owner. Transfered from USS Des MoinesCA134 , after decommissioning . Enjoyed my tour and all the guys in my division |
| Marcus, Robert | SN | Apr 4, 1961 – Sep 9, 1961 | This is written in honor of my father, this Memorial Day, 2004. | |
| Overfelt, Garland H. Tiger | MMCS -WO-1 | Apr 15, 1961 – Dec 1, 1965 | M | Holding Pre Com , Plank Owners, Operation Sea Orbit Reunion, The crews From 1958-1965 In Norfolk Va July 14-17 2005 |
| Mongeon, Ronald | seaman | Apr 15, 1961 – Nov 15, 1962 | Terrier Fire Control | served aboard the USS Newport News (CA-148) prior to the Long Beach: the last gunned cruiser built to the first all missile cruiser. A wonderful and exciting time of my career. |
| O'Rourke, Mike (Ogie) | SFP3 | May 1961 – Jul 1964 | R | Alot of good memories and good times. |
| Manning, Kevin | BM3 | May 5, 1961 – Jan 29, 1965 | Third | I was a Plank Owner and enjoyed being on APL 29 And the Long Beach. I enjoyed the cruises,especially The World Cruise.I met a lot of great guys and I reunite With many of them at the annual reunions. |
| Sammons, Ernest H. | BM3 | Jun 1, 1961 – Dec 18, 1964 | 6th and 1st | I am a plank Owner and I claim to be the youngest sailor ever to serve on board the Long Beach. I was 16 years old when I reported for duty aboard the Long beach. |
| McFearin Jr, Cecil Robert | QM2 | Jun 1, 1961 – Jul 15, 1964 | Nav | plank owner. Came aboard in Betleham Steel before living on ship. First assignment to deck division and tranfered to Nav as a seaman and progress to QM2 before being transferred before the first around the world cruise. |
| Tremont, Frank | SN | Jul 1961 – Jan 1963 | 2nd | Plank Owner |
| Sebastian, Robert | Jul 1961 – May 1964 | 1ST AND TE | one of the best ships i served on | |
| Brand, Robert (Doug) | BM3 | Jul 5, 1961 – Apr 21, 1963 | 1ST | |
| Collins, Mike | PN3 | Jul 7, 1961 – Mar 5, 1965 | X | Had some good times, met some good friends. Still keep in touch with some. |
| Wiles, William (Bill) | CS3 | Aug 1961 – Mar 6, 1965 | Plank owner. Deck force, then Mess cook. Many memories. Med cruises, Philadelphia, Australia, New Zealand, Italy etc. | |
| Hodge, Thomas (Tom) | MM1 | Aug 1961 – Feb 1966 | B | A great ship with a great crew and proude to serve from Precomm to West Coast Deployment. |
| Pratt, Joel | LT | Aug 8, 1961 – Jul 26, 1964 | M, A, RC | I am a plankowner. When I departed, only one officer had been aboard longer than I had. |
| Pratt, Joel | LT | Aug 12, 1961 – Jul 28, 1964 | M, A, RC | Plankowner |
| Patten, Chuck | E3 | Sep 1961 – Sep 1962 | Radar | |
| Wallace, Harold (Wally) | MT2 | Sep 1961 – Nov 28, 1964 | TA | I left at Pier 12 NNSY in 1964 at age 24. Returned to P.12 in 1994 for deactivation with my son, age 24. It was weird! Of all the persons in those years who sat in the Skipper's chair,how could I have guessed he would be one of the last. |
| Allen Sr., Richard D. | FN | Sep 9, 1961 – Sep 6, 1962 | A | I am a plank owner and was one of the best exsperances of my life, |
| Chamberlain, Roger | SH3 | Sep 9, 1961 – Feb 28, 1964 | S3 | PLANK OWNER, SERVED AS OFFICERS BARBER, AND RAN SHIPS STORE. TWO MED. CRUISES WHILE ABOARD. ONE TOUR OF NORTH ATLANTIC. |
| Dorsey, Ronald | Fireman E3 | Sep 9, 1961 – Jun 15, 1962 | Engineering | |
| Barton, Jack | RM2 | Sep 30, 1961 – Nov 1, 1964 | OR | Came aboard right after commissioning and served until after Sea Orbit. Best ship I ever served aboard and had by far the best radio gang! |
| Kitsch, Ken | RM3 | Oct 1961 – Mar 1964 | OR | |
| Barrett, Ed | DS 2 | Nov 1961 – Oct 1964 | OE | Worked mostly in the ET Shop working on RADAR and ECM, was on the Master at arms force and Driver for Shore Patrol. Had a great time on both Med cruises and the round the world the world cruise. |
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