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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Hepburn (FF 1055). 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 356 crew members registered for the USS Hepburn (FF 1055).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 – 1974 | 1975 – 1978 | 1979 – 1981 | 1982 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Carlson, Scott | LT | 1987 – 1991 | ASWO / Navigator | I was the ASWO and ultimately the Navigator on the Hepburn. I was the Navigator on the last "under steam" trip by the Hepburn up to British Columbia. I had the honor of conning her in on her last entry into San Diego (it was my last cruise as |
Engen, Derrick | OS-2 | 1987 – 1991 | OPS | Some of the best and craziest times in my life |
Struba, David | BT3 | 1987 – 1988 | B | |
Nordstrom, John | BT2(SW) | 1987 – 1991 | B-DIV | Served for four years with some of the best people I have ever known. I was very glad to have chosen this option in comparison to returning back to an aircraft carrier. Some very salty dogs served here. |
Heaps, Daryn "Heaps From Hell" | STG3 | Jan 1987 – 1990 | Weaps | I can't believe they sunk her...I will never forget the crew of the Happy Hep; they were the meanest, unruliest, take-no-prisoner bunch I have ever had the pleasure of serving with anywhere. We ruled the entire globe. |
Hough, Clem | Rm 3 | Jan 1987 – Jul 1990 | communications | |
Ford, Jesse | MM-3 | Jan 1, 1987 – Jun 23, 1990 | ||
McDonald, Roy | OS2 | Jan 11, 1987 – May 22, 1990 | OI | The greatest crew in the greatest Navy in the whole world. I sure miss those old time days on WESTPAC. Roy.mcdonald@q.com |
Vasquez, Dave ![]() | PN2(SW) | Feb 7, 1987 – May 15, 1990 | NX | I worked in ships office from 1987 to1990. I will have a retirement ceremony in San Diego 12 Jan 2007. Our former CO, Captain Charles Carey III is my guest speaker. I would love to invite my shipmates from the HEPBURN. Please contact me. |
Leavitt, Bruce | FC3 | Mar 1987 – Aug 1991 | Fox | Sure do miss the WesPacs |
Wright, Jeff | OS3 | Mar 10, 1987 – Jul 14, 1990 | Ops | This is Zoom. How is everyone? The USS Hepburn was a great ship. The memories will last forever. |
Walsh, Jon | MS3 | Apr 10, 1987 – Feb 23, 1991 | supply | This site is really cool, just found out about it:) |
Ogilvie, Greg | LT | Jun 1987 – Oct 1991 | Chief Engineer | |
Kist, Doug | OS2 | Jun 1, 1987 – Dec 20, 1991 | OPS | Some of the best Days of my life, and some of the worst. It was a great ship with a great crew. I think about it all the time. |
Sangster, Monte | MS3 PETTY OFFICER | Jun 27, 1987 – Jan 27, 1990 | Supply | does anyone remember the name of the Oil Tanker we rescued and got an Expeditionary Medal for...Also Agapy works At Wal-mart or Target in Chula Vista |
Chavez, Gerald (Chevy) | BT3 | Aug 1987 – Mar 17, 1991 | B | This brings back memories. I think west pac was the final fairwell to the Happy Hep. It was a great crew with lots of good times and bad. Sometimes I even miss fireing those old boilers. Hey B boys, keep me in mind! |
White, Robert | HM2 | Aug 1, 1987 – Aug 1, 1989 | Medical | Extreme Character Building & Growth: WestPac '88 ... Christian Military Outreach, Christian Servicemen's Centers (OCSC), and some of the greatest men I have ever had the privilege of serving with in any capacity. |
Long, Danny Long | NC1/NCC | Aug 15, 1987 – Dec 3, 1990 | Admin | Command Career Counsler. Made chief on the Mighty Hep. Out of 17 years of sea duty the 3 years on the Hepburn was the very best. It was a home and a way of life to many people through the years. I think of her often with pride. |
Potter, Tim "sherman T. Potter" | EW3 | Aug 15, 1987 – Feb 1989 | OW | We were some of the most alcohol drinking, tail chasing, hell raising group of guy's that I ever had the pleasure to serve with. I will always have fond memories of the "Happy Hep". Proud to have served with you! |
Wright, Jeff | OS2 | Sep 1987 – Jun 1991 | OPS | |
Clariday, Stephen (Mr Gagit) | Bt1 (sw) | Oct 1, 1987 – 1991 | B-Div EB01-EB13 | Of all the ships i served ,she and her crew were my best. aday dont pass that i dont remember the ship and crew |
Nordstrom, John | BT2 | Oct 15, 1987 – Nov 15, 1991 | EBO1 and EB14 | Was the best ship I ever served on. Although old and hard to work on, was the best time in my life. Shipmates don't hang out like we used to then, and they always had your back. Remember BTCM Hudson, Big Dave, Dude, and all those crazy guys from M |
Thompson, Raymond | BT3 | Dec 1987 – Jun 21, 1991 | B Division | Had great times while on board. Sailed with a great group of guys and think of the old boat and my shipmates quite often. |
Trayer, Todd | OS2 | Dec 15, 1987 – Dec 20, 1991 | OI | Many good times on the Hepburn. Anyone recognize my name send me an email. |
Barrows, Leroy - Roy | FCCM | 1988 – 1990 | 1st. | |
Torres, Frank | IC1 | 1988 – | E-Division | |
Trayer, Todd | OS1 | Jan 11, 1988 – Dec 11, 1991 | OI | Some of my best years were spent on the "Mighty Hepburn". Westpac in 1988-89 was awesome. Where are all the OS's, EW's? |
Gallagher, Frank | ET2 | Mar 1988 – Jun 1, 1990 | OPS / OE | It was my pleasure to serve with so many great men. I think about my time at sea often. Feel free to email me at gallagher921@aol.com |
Nickerson, George M | BM2 | Apr 15, 1988 – May 14, 1991 | 1st | When I was assistant lpo I probably had one of the best crew of seaman ever! Wish you all best of luck and hope to catch you at a reunion. |
Degrazia, John (Graz) | STG1 (SW) | May 1988 – Mar 1992 | AS | Hey Shipmates! I may not have the dates above correct. But I was on the ?decom crew?. Greatest friends are made in the most arduous conditions. It?s great to read some names I've long forgotten. I?m still in San Diego and LOVING it! Drop me a line |
Nickerson, George M | BM2 | May 1988 – Jan 1991 | 1st | Best damn ship I was on with a great first division of the best seaman i ever worked with. That was the best ammo offload i ever experienced. |
Engen, Derrick | OS2 | Jun 1988 – Jun 1991 | OPS | Some of the best and craziest times of my life. |
Nichols, Troy | OS2 | Aug 16, 1988 – 1992 | OI | was just remembering all the good times I enjoyed while stationed aboard ole hep.you guys were like brothers |
Olivas, John | YN3 | Aug 20, 1988 – Dec 10, 1990 | NX | |
Villanueva, Robert "v" | Sep 1988 – Dec 20, 1991 | Hope everyone is doing ok. Part of the decom crew. Westpac 88-89 was a blast. Currently living in Long Beach,Ca and having fun. Feel free to e-mail. | ||
Murphy, Matthew | LT | Nov 1988 – Dec 1991 | Gunnery, CIC, Navigation | I will never forget my time on the Hepburn and feel honored to have served with my shipmates. |
Bush, Erik | ET2 | Nov 1988 – Aug 1991 | Operations | One of two E-5 to hold officer of the deck qual. The first was Shaun Stone. |
Ackerman, Vincent (Ack) | STG3 | Nov 1988 – Apr 1990 | AS Division | Great time as a young Sonar Tech, quad zero. Worked in hello hangar and forward sonar |
Naeve, Mark | MM3 | Dec 1988 – Dec 20, 1991 | M | |
Vogel, Chris | MM2(SW) | Dec 1988 – Jul 14, 1991 | A-Gang and | Sad to hear of Audrey hitting the bottom. Really do miss the times we spent partying overseas and chipping paint till we ran low on air. (not) Still friends with a couple of the M-Div guys. Email me if you want. |
Pendergist, Dennis | LT | Dec 15, 1988 – Oct 15, 1990 | EWO/EMO/First | Fun ship to serve on. Still have friends from that wardroom. A sinkex is a sad ending for the mighty Hepburn. |
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