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USS Harold E. Holt (FF 1074) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Harold E. Holt (FF 1074). 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 317 crew members registered for the USS Harold E. Holt (FF 1074).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1972 | 1973 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1988 | 1989 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvers, Carl | SK2 | Mar 1969 – Jul 1971 | Supply | I remain a proud plankowner of USS Harold E. Holt DE-1074. I became a "real" sailor onboard the ship and although the pre-commissioning work was arduous, it made me all the prouder on Commissioning Day in March 1971. |
| Dacosta, Mike | GMT-3 | 1970 – 1972 | ASW | glad to see the sea take her not the breaker, Did they ever get that ASROC crane to work? |
| Moffet, Gary | E-4/ Cook | 1970 – 1973 | supply | A proud boat and an outstanding crew. I am a Plank Owner and served on the first 'Nam tour. So many good memories and so long ago.. It was an honor to serve with all who sailed the "Happy Harry". |
| Benefield, Gary | RD3 | Apr 1, 1970 – Jan 31, 1972 | OI | Commissioning Crew, Plank Owner. ASW, NGFS plot CIC, Section Leader EW watch stander NTDS Qual |
| Ballaro, Bill | BM3 | May 1970 – Sep 1974 | We are having our next reunion in Branson, Missouri in October of 2006. Call me for details ASAP. (864) 306-6575 | |
| Jones, Hughlen | RM-3 | Oct 1970 – Feb 1974 | OPS | I am a plank owner on the Holt. hUNG WITH BILL BALLARO TILL HE WENT TO THE DECK. hD SOME GOOD TIMES. ALSO RLEMEMBER THE EXCITEMENT WHEN WE HIT THOSE MINES IN THE GULF. |
| Moore, Gene | FTG3 | Oct 1, 1970 – May 9, 1974 | WG | I can't remember the date I reported on board from FT "A" School. I am a plank owner however, I don't know what became of the blank over the years. I retired 1993 CWO3. |
| Eurbin, Ronald | EN1 | Nov 2, 1970 – Aug 23, 1973 | A | I RAN THE FILTER SHOP AND AFTER DIESEL, JP5 FILTER ROOM. HAD ALOT OF GOOD TIMES ONBOARD AND ALOT OF GOOD FRIENDS |
| Skurzewski, Michael | STGC | Nov 10, 1970 – May 5, 1975 | WA | The Happy Harry was a great ship and had a good crew. I will always remember her fondley. See you all at the 2006 renuion in Branson. Contact me if interisted in going to the reunion. |
| Mahaffey, Terry | RM3 | 1971 – 1972 | IPlank Owner - I was on the fan tail when the mines blew. | |
| Morgensen, Greg | RM3 | 1971 – 1973 | ops | I was in my rack when the mines hit after mid watch. The shiniest deck was outside the radio shack. Anybody remember Taiwan? |
| Paul, Larry (L.a.) | FN | 1971 – 1972 | engineering | I have many good memories aboard the Holt. I am a plank owner. My year I spent in the boiler room I'll never forget as well as all the bars in Long Beach. I was saddened to hear the Holt was destroyed. |
| Childers, Jeff | MMFN | 1971 – 1973 | Engineroom Spent 21 years in the nav....These were the best years with the best people out of all of those years!! | |
| Clements, Tom | E-4 | 1971 – 1972 | Engineering | Plank Owner, Enjoyed my time on the Holt, great crew. |
| Mahaffey, Terry | RM3 | 1971 – 1972 | Radioman | I hated just about everyday I served in the Navy but in retrospect it was a great life experience. |
| Mertz, Nelson (Fred) | STG-2 | Jan 1971 – Apr 1973 | WA | |
| Moore, Tom | HT2 | Jan 1971 – Feb 10, 1973 | v-1 | Miss seeing alot of my friends, alot dont remember me. Was on shakedown cruise 1st westpac,talked to Don Adler in Cheyenne wyo. back when I was driving over the road back in late 70"s anybody remember Leo Ocampo an HT |
| Hale, Kenneth "Kc" | EN-2 | Jan 2, 1971 – Aug 30, 1974 | A | Reported aboard as a Fireman Apprentice and left as EN-2.Good memories and good friends.Went from fireroom watches to MAA. I will be at the next reunion |
| Kobernat, Rick | IC2 | Feb 1, 1971 – Feb 28, 1973 | Engineering | I am a plank owner and serve on it's first tour of Vietnam. |
Benefield, Gary  | RD3 | Feb 19, 1971 – Jan 8, 1972 | Operations | Pre- commissioning crew. Worked in CIC/EW. Hawaii was great. The 5"-54 never worked well. Great ASW ship. Plank Owner |
| Wagemaker, Mark/wage | FTGC | Mar 1971 – Oct 1972 | WG | That first westpac was something! |
| Childers, Jeffrey | MMFN-MM2 | Mar 1971 – 1974 | M | |
| Callery, John | E3 | Mar 26, 1971 – May 15, 1972 | WEAPONS | HOPE SOMEONE CONTACTS ME FOR THE NEXT REUNION. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM DON COCHRAN. LAST I KNEW HE LIVED IN MICHIGAN. |
| Cooper, Bruce | SA | Apr 1971 – May 1972 | ship serviceman | i was the ship barber and plank owner from ohio |
| Pugh, Thomas | IC2 | Apr 1971 – Jun 1972 | R | Happy Harry was DE 1074 then. |
| Wilkinson, Jim | OS2 | Apr 1, 1971 – May 1, 1974 | Operations | Great times on the Holt. NGFS off Vietnam ... Brabernack...Chief Bob Montgomery...Sasebo...Hong Kong...etc. |
| Montoya, Sam (Beaner) | sn | Apr 1, 1971 – Feb 10, 1974 | Deck and Laundry | I was a plankowner did alot of drinking back then I haven't had a drink since 1974. I ran into Tim Thomas (T.T.) in San Jose,Ca. at the Va clinic after 35 years. Would like to hear from anyone that remembers me. |
| Pfannenstiel, William (Bill) | SKII | May 1971 – Dec 1975 | Supply | REUNION****REUNION****REUNION Please email me ASAP if you are interested in a attending reunion in 2006. Reunion is planned for Branson, Missouri. My email address is billjp69@yahoo.com |
| Gale, George | SEAMAN | May 1971 – Aug 1972 | FIRST | GREAT TIME ON BOARD. WOULD REALLY LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHER FIRST DIVISION PEOPLE SERVING DURING THE SAME TIME PERIOD |
| Martin, John | FTCM | Aug 9, 1971 – Apr 1979 | Started in WG and ended up as CMDMC | I went aboard as a Chief FT; left as a Master Chief FT and reported to MOTU-1, Pearl Harbor. I was aboard for all the FUN, from the mines to Mayaguez. This was my most satisfying command. The CPO mess was a united team. |
| Croom, Dwight | SEAMAN | Sep 11, 1971 – May 13, 1972 | DECKFORCE | |
| Williams, Mark | SK3 | Oct 10, 1971 – Jan 25, 1973 | supply=storkeeper | A great ship. I was on board first westpac. |
| Stevenson, Mike (Boats) | BM3 | Nov 30, 1971 – Jun 13, 1974 | ||
| Spicer, John | RM2 | Dec 1971 – 1973 | OC Division | I was on watch in the radio room when the mines went off. I remember RM3 Mahaffey running into the radio room yelling "They're shooting at us!" |
| Forsgren, "Skin" | BT2 | 1972 – 1976 | engineering | came aboard as a fireman apprentice, left after serving as fireroom topwatch and as oil king. i remember meeting a lot of great guys. haven't seen or heard from many since. |
| Burrows, Tom | FTGSN/3 | Mar 1972 – Mar 1974 | WG | Great time on a great ship. Sorry to see it sunk. On board for 1st westpac. |
| Polito, Tom | GMG3 | Mar 1972 – Feb 1974 | WG | The timing of the reunions are tough for a college professor to make but I'll get there someday. In the meantime when the '72-'74 mine surviving, gun line manning, tap dancing, shellbacks get together for a brew, drink one for me! |
| Nichols, Robert L "Nick" | GMG3 | Apr 7, 1972 – Feb 14, 1975 | WG | 1st Ship & the best memories DESPITE the "Gun Line". |
| Bradseth, Martin | Seaman | May 3, 1972 – Jul 1975 | Deck Force | Made 3 Westpac's, came aboard as an Asroc Gunners Mate. worked in disbursing, ran the ship's store, and later a member of the Deck Force. Took part in the towing of the Mayaguez. |
| Jacobsen, Mark "Jake" | QM3 | Jun 1972 – May 1974 | Navigation | By the time I reported for duty on the Holt, already in Vietnam, I had just gotten over being seasick onboard a transient ship. However, Donoho and Pete Pouliot insisted that I must be seasick. Therefore,I did catch up on much needed sleep. |
| Guitas, Jack | FTG3-FTG! | Jul 1972 – Feb 1976 | Weapons | Great time at the HEH reunion in Las Vegas 2004. Contact Bill Ballaro for the next one in 2006 |
| Greg, Wenneson | O-1 TO O-3 | Jul 1972 – Oct 1975 | EWO, CICO, 1st Lt. | Wow 30yrs ago. I've lived in Hawaii and Calif doing computer work, after a 2Yr Pearl tour. Check out Ralph Wetterhaun's "The Last Batttle" about the Mayaguez 'incident'. Good photos of the Holt and the back of my head on th |
| Ballard, Stephen | SEAMAN | Aug 15, 1972 – Apr 21, 1975 | weapons | |
| Podracky, Ron ( Pod ) | E-3 | Nov 1972 – Jun 1975 | A-Gang | Made 2nd and 3rd wespac and Mayaguez. Had some of the best times of my life with my BROTHERS in P.I. with Forsgreen ,Richards, and Ham. Neil rember the Typhoon. would really enjoy hearing from some of you. |
| Richardson, Jim | FTG1 | Dec 1972 – Jan 1977 | Weapons | I often wonder how I survived those immature days, but fortunately I grew up a lot on this ship. |
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