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USS White Plains (AFS 4) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS White Plains (AFS 4). 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 742 crew members registered for the USS White Plains (AFS 4).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1968 | 1969 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 | 1994 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Mares, EmilioGMG21971 – 19753Hoffsteder, GMG3 Roberts GMG2 Smith GMG1. Thinking about all of you and can name more thanks for being there. Email me if you would like to talk. The ship belonged to Master Chief Skoals. He was older than the barnacles on the ARK. Greeting to GMG3
Sabo, CraigBM31971 – 19742ndShe may be gone but shes not forgotten. What a great time I had serving on board her, with a great group of guys. Hey Ruke the Duke send me an e-mail
Robertson, GeorgeEMFN1971 – 1972EGreat memories in the Philipines
Cherry, Briane21971 – 1973boiler room
O'neil, MikeSK3Jan 1971 – Oct 28, 1972S1Westpac cruise was quite an adventure that provided memories that lasted a lifetime. Friends and shipmates that I haven't seen or talked to in over thirty years yet remember as though I saw them yesterday.
Marshall, Robert (bob)YN2Jan 10, 1971 – Aug 25, 1973Admin and OPSOPS Yoeman
Stanley, Robert/bob/stanAAJan 15, 1971 – Jan 20, 1971transitI was onboard for transit to CVA-64 in tonkin gulf but remember her very well being the first ship I was ever on.Worked in chefs mess. WE stoped at Taiwan on the way to Nam, but I can't remember what city.I do remember the uso there.anybody rememb
Schrader, KeithFTGSNFeb 12, 1971 – Aug 17, 1972Gun Fire Control
Scarbrough, RandyFTG3Mar 1971 – Jun 1974Gun Fire Control23
Snedden, WilliamSK1Apr 26, 1971 – Jan 20, 1972S2Was a good ship. But the Navy had a big change during that time. And it was not for the best.
Stone, Steve A.MM3May 1971 – Aug 1971Served while waiting on Nuke basic school to start. Served with another Steve A. Stone, MM3, who also went to nuke school. Came aboard during the ship's first overhaul at Hunter's Point NSY in San Francisco. Gained 10 pounds in 1 month.
Pierno, FreddieSNMay 1971 – Sep 1972deck 2ndJust like the rest of you guys had great times on wes pac lots of good times in subic it was a fun time. Even becomeing a shellback.Now i'm a firefighter in florida taking it slow.
Garcia, MarioynsnMay 1971 – Jul 1972x divisonhad a good time on board my first ship in the Navy. I even enjoyed crossing the equator as a Pollywog
Pierno, FreddieSNMay 11, 1971 – Sep 26, 1972DECKmet the old girl in drydock in SF what a sight out of boot did a lot of chiping and painting just like to shout out to all my shipmates and to say what a great time it was lots of fun.i have you all on 8mm.remember just smile an wave boys
Brown, Robert - BobFTG3May 25, 1971 – Aug 13, 1974Gunnery RadarOnly active duty station. Not too many names from that era here, but I recognize a couple. She was a proud vessel and a welcome sight to many a ship off the coast of Nam. The Officers and crew were great to work with. WE GOT THE JOB DONE RIGHT.
Bauer, DonSK2Jun 1971 – Dec 1974S-1A good ship and a hard-working crew. Many friendships made and lots of memories that last a lifetime.
Hill, JohnQM3Jun 1971 – Jul 1972Navigation
Bartelli, LouisFNJun 17, 1971 – Oct 28, 1972streamI arrived at the Ship while undergoing an overhaul at Todd Ship yards at Hunter's Point in San Francisco. Just fresh out basic training in San Diego,it was quite an experience.
Cataldi, LarrySK-3Jun 20, 1971 – Oct 27, 1972S-2My first and only ship as a Week-end Warrior. Burrrr Hold-3 was cold. Great experience, crew and Capt. Will never forget the fond memories. The last time I saw the "Gray Pig" , it was sailing off on Nov. 1972 to be homeported in Japan.
Jackson, BobSK3Jul 1, 1971 – Oct 20, 1972S-1&S-2Good experience.
Matson, JohnSK3Jul 16, 1971 – Oct 30, 1972S-1?
Meatoga, Brian (Meat)ARRIVE SA OUT OF BOOT /LEAVE GMGSN STRIKERSep 1, 1971 – Oct 28, 19728mo.in 2nd. 6mo.3rd.I arrived sept.1, 71 my brother Bruce Meatoga was a signalman at that time we none as pineapples Hawaii boys.Enjoyed working with 2nd. div. as a deckhand, deckSeaman,Qualied Bowhook,signalman.3rd.div got to learn 3"50 twin RF/HASSAYAMPAmt3
McKinnon, MikeSEAMAN DUCESep 11, 1971 – Aug 15, 19721stShould have went to college.
Grohman, DaveEMFMSep 30, 1971 – Jul 18, 1973Engineering Electrical Division2 WESTPAC Cruises. EM for Duty Section 2. Showed the Crew movies. Clint Eastwood Westerns & Dirty Harry were favorites. Supplied Crew COLD BEER on the Fantail leftover from Cam Ranh Bay Beach Parties, Did you get one?
Crum, JakeSN, PO3 (YN, later converted to MN)Oct 1971 – Jun 1973X Division; 2nd Division, Admin and 3rd DivisionServed as Team Leader for Bravo cargo handling team! Remember 24 hour work days and vertrep as well Agent Orange in Da Nang, Vung Tau, Cam Rahn Bay, An Thoi. Back then: L to R: Jake Crum, Tom Reif, Jack Gregg
Mueller, Richard G (Mud)BMSNOct 1971 – 19742ndThe Best years of my life - lots of great friends. Miss you all! Email associated is my daughters but she'll pass along any information!
Pelkey, JohnDS2Oct 14, 1971 – Feb 13, 1976SupplyHi to the data systems and supply guys - Don, Hal, IJ, Marty, Bill, and the rest. Remember the pig every morning when I get up. (permanently torn back muscle, permanently broken left little finger, and slightly paralized left side)
Davis, DonSK3Nov 1971 – Jul 1974S-2WAS THE ONLY DUTY STATION THAT I SERVED WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY. HAD ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES.
Woodard, James (Woody)OS3Nov 1971 – Nov 1972Operations / C.I.C.Rich Morrisson, Gary Kunkel, Michael Landauer where are you guys?
Nichols, Harold "nick"CS2Dec 7, 1971 – Aug 15, 1975SupplyThe White Plains, a special ship that gave so many so much. It was a pleasure to sail on her from 1971 to 1975. To my fellow cooks, I will never forget the water fights we had in the galley on field day night. To all may God Bless You
Keuren, Robert E. VanSKCM1972 – 1974S-1 & MCPOC
Cushing, David J.EN 31972 – 1975A gangI remember long hours, great ports, good friends. currently I am an officer on the Boston Fire Dept.
Petersen, RonHT31972 – 1975R
McSwain, KeithOS31972 – 1975RadarGreat time and good buds hope to hear from some of you guys Sasebo was home...
Bracken, JoeOS31972 – 1974OISailed from Oakland, Ca to Sasebo. One my favorite places. Had many good friends and timess. My favorite homeport. I would love to hear from shipmates.
Roberts, MichaelGMG2 GMG11972 – 19753rdI was referred to as FLASH, because I flashed the crew during the beauty contest the night before we got initiated asa shellbacks.
Gettis, RichardE-3 Seaman1972 – 1975Deck DivisionLoved this ship and the shipmates aboard, would love to talk to those hard working Sailors in the 1st and 2nd division that made this ship what it was
Spurling, Thomas AMS-2Jan 1972 – Aug 1975S-3Came aboard as a SN and left as MS-2. Met my wife while homeported in Sasebo,Japan. Had many great times while onboard.Sorry to hear of her demise.Keep on truckin.
Fitzsimmons, JimRM2Jan 1, 1972 – Dec 25, 1974RadioInteresting time in my life. Had some very good friends onboard and on shore.
Lominack, Robert (Bob)EMFNJan 15, 1972 – Sep 30, 1972ElectricalDave Grohman, you still have some of my pictures from Hong Kong that you borrowed to have copied. My first ship, my first time at sea. I'm still sorry for hooking that 110 AC up to 220 volts & burning it out. Retired as CAPT 37 yrs USNR 7/
Porter, StevenLTJGFeb 1972 – Nov 1974Operations
Jojo, Al 'Joe'RM1Feb 1972 – May 1972Staff CSR9/CTG 73.5Embarked Staff. Totally enjoyed our stay on a great ship with a great crew. Retired RMCS(SW).
Templeton, JamesOSSMar 1972 – Jun 1973
Dolan, StevenCSSNMar 19, 1972 – Mar 19, 1975s2 i loved my time on the ship
Roby, GeorgeHT3Apr 1972 – Mar 1974RA lot of great times! Would like to hear from anyone onboard then.
Fautt, MichaelSK3May 22, 1972 – Jun 1, 1974S 2A really great crew, we worked our butts off replenishing the fleet.
Vankeuren, RobertSKCM (MCPOC)Jul 1972 – Jun 1974S-1Thoroughly ENJOYED my tour of Duty! Worked with some of the greatest people in the WORLD!!! We had outstanding Leaders AND Followers! Nostalgic! E-Mails at solutions34@bellsouth.net would be appreciated!
Brittenham, PaulPN2Jul 17, 1972 – Jul 1974PersonnelTo many memories to list, I hope to catch up sometime.
Riles, LarrySH1Aug 1972 – May 1974SUPPLYJESSE, KELLY,KNOWLES. after looking back, it was all fun.
Pinnow, MichaelE4Aug 1, 1972 – Aug 1, 1974
Pinnow, MichaelMM3Aug 1, 1972 – Aug 8, 1974MHad a great time. Say hay to Brian Reed. Would like to hear from others who served from 72 to 74.
Johnson, DonaldSNSep 1972 – Apr 1974Deck ForceI really enjoyed my tour on the USS White Plains AFS9-4. I was on deck force but then went to deck yeoman. I miss all my shipmates. I hope all is well. Fair winds and following seas to everyone.
Shipley, DavidBm3Sep 1, 1972 – Sep 25, 1974!st DivisionServed with some of the best guys anyone could hope to serve with. Remember Chief Harrison? Sharpest man I ever met. Hey to Lopez, Blakely, Caulkins, Hakes, Himmelsher, Hill, Gallegos & rest of 1st div. Miss you guys
Blachly, FredSNSep 14, 1972 – Sep 22, 1974Deck ForceI reported aboard the White Plains straight out of Boot Camp. We sailed from Alameda, CA to our new homeport in Sasebo, Japan. In 73-74 we ran ammo and stores from the Phillipines to the ships off Vietnam. It was hard work, but Subic was fun.
Carter, MichaelRM3/2Oct 1972 – Oct 1975OC
Lisbon, JoeOS3Oct 1, 1972 – Dec 1, 1974Radar - CICStarted in 1st division, then got into radar in CIC. Worked with Bracken, Landauer, Vos, Tokle, McInnis, Smiley, McSwain, Fuchs, Heck, Arnold, and Kerrigan was the 1st. class. Steve Porter CIC officer. Played poker, pinochle, & softball.
Brennan, BobPN1Oct 1, 1972 – Dec 1, 1975XA LOT OF HARD WORK BUT GREAT LIBERTY
Terrance, PaulSEAMEN APPRENTICEOct 14, 1972 – Oct 20, 19742ND DIV MY TIME ON THE WHITE PLAINS WAS AN TIME I WON''T FORGET, GOOD SHIP,GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD TIMES HARD WORK. LOVED IT
Suthers, Robert (Bob)RM2Nov 1972 – Mar 1975OCMemorable part of my life. Worked with some great guys in Radio. Miss them all and think of them often. They gave me and my wife the best wedding reception, ever. Miss the White Plains, may she rest easy.
Bland, JimSK1Nov 1972 – Nov 1975S-1
Kidd, Ken profile iconEN-3Nov 7, 1972 – Nov 14, 1974A-GangGreat memories on the Orient Express!
McAdams, GaryE4 SH3Nov 14, 1972 – Aug 27, 1973SHIPS SERVICEWE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES AND WHEN WE CROSS THE EQUATER I WAS #7 OF THE UNHOLY 7, fOR CORRECTION PURPOSE A MAN LOST BOTH HIDS LEGS IN THE PI TIES UP I DID NOT SEE IN , i ALSO DROVE FORKLIFT FOR COND BLUE AND WORKED IN THE GEEDUNK HAVE AGENT O
Baribeau, AllenSK3Nov 20, 1972 – Dec 29, 1974S-2First Naval experience
Ganley, John/flashRM2Dec 6, 1972 – Sep 6, 1975OCFirst Sea Duty and best ship ever.
Ganley, JohnRM2Dec 28, 1972 – Jun 15, 1975OC

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