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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS South Dakota (BB 57). 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 79 crew members registered for the USS South Dakota (BB 57).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1942 | 1943 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinkle, James (Jim) | unknow | 1922 – 1949 | unknown | This is my granfather, if anyone knew him please contact me at 865-690-3869 or shayne.hinkle1973@att.net. Thank you for your service. |
| Ham, Kirby H. | BMC | 1939 – 1945 | MAA | This was my uncle (my name sake). He was ordered aboard BB57 for it's initial shakedown cruise. He spent the majority of WW II on the ship. I seen my aunt Nora Ham shortly before her death 2005. We had some good talks. |
| Foster, Eugene R | CHIEF PETTY OFFICER | 1941 – 1945 | This is my father.. He was on the South Dakota from the shakedown cruise all the way to the end of WWII. He worked in the engine room.. Would like to hear from anyone who may have known him.. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetary... | |
| Bartnikowski, Chester J. | 1941 – | |||
| Winfred Theo Barbee, Bob | ELECTICIAN FIRST CLASS | 1941 – 1945 | I lost my Dad this week, 1/6/2009 of congestive heart failure. He spoke fondly of his ship and shipmates but less and less as he grew older because the memories pained him. I remember him telling us about the turkey shoot at Salvo Islands. | |
| Bartnikowski, Lucya | seaman first class | 1941 – | navy | |
| Tope, Harry | ? | 1941 – 1945 | uss south dakota | This is my father. He was in Camden while the ship was being built until the end of the war. At the signing of the surrender on the Missouri. Anyone that knew him, please email me at mariamuckerman@hotmail.com |
| Julian, John Norman | Po1c | 1941 – 1945 | Supply | My brother John N Julian was on USS South Dakota 1941-1945. I would love to hear from anyone that knew him! |
| Malloy, Fancis "Frank" | Jan 1941 – | |||
| Lubanski, Joseph J. | 1942 – 1945 | |||
| Kosters, William (Bill) | 1942 – | In memory of dad -- lost 2 brothers in WWII, but still didn't want to leave his Battleship X | ||
| Graham, Calvin | SEAMAN FIRST CLASS | 1942 – | Gunnery | Calvin Graham was the youngest serviceman to serve in the U.S. military during WWII. He entered the Navy at age 12. |
| Kemper, John E. | 1942 – 1945 | John E Kemper was my Grandfather. After the war he served as a Firefighter for the City of Los Angeles and then after a water skiing accident he worked for the Department of Water & Power. He passed away in June of 1996 in Deer Park, WA | ||
| Humbert, Robert/bob | 1942 – 1946 | This was my grandfather's ship that he served on. I'm not sure of the dates, but that is something I'm trying to find out. | ||
| Hankins, Elzie | ELECTRICIANS MATE/2ND CLASS | 1942 – 1945 | This is my father. Thanks Dad for everything! I am very proud of you. I was told that I was named after my father's friend, a crewmate named Jordan. | |
| Leigh, James (Jim) | 1942 – | This is my Grampa, would like to hear from anyone who knew him, he died 8/17/2004 | ||
| Cox, Forrest B | unsure | 1942 – 1944 | unknown | This was my father who served during WWII. He recently passed on 11/16/10 at the age of 92. He was very proud of his service. He was the father of 7, grandfather of 20, and greatgrandfather of 30. |
| Richards, Jerry | GM3 | 1942 – 1945 | WEAPONS | My name is AGC Jeremy Richards. My grandfather served on the Battleship South Dakota and was in gunners mate. If anyone know's of my grandfather please contact me. Thank you. |
| McDonough, Alan | unk | 1942 – 1945 | Gunnermate | My uncle Edward Logan served on BattleShip X during WWII He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions. I am very proud of him and all the men of BB57. He was from Boston and I would love to hear from any of his shipmat |
| Ivy, Richard | S 1/C | 1942 – | UNKNOWN | I am adding my grandfather's name to this list. Richard (Dick) Ivy was on the USS South Dakota. Anyone know him please reach out. Thank you and God bless you all. He passed in 1990. |
| Huddleston, Sam | ELECTRICIAN, 1ST CLASS | Jan 1942 – Sep 1944 | E | #2 Turrent Electrician & a Plank Owner. Thomas Gatch was the best captian. |
| Yeager, Franklin H. (Pappy) | SM1 | Jan 1942 – May 1945 | CS | My Dad served on this ship and I would like to hear from those who knew and worked with him. |
| Lubanski, Joe | SEAMAN 1/C V6 USNR | Jan 1942 – Oct 1945 | Listing in remembrance of my father Joe Lubanski | |
| Flanigan, Earl | COX | Jan 1942 – | Passed on Nov 2007. Have very little info, and am hoping for more | |
| Tilden, James (Jim) | BB 57 | Jan 4, 1942 – Aug 18, 1943 | FIRE CONTROL | FC1C CFC PLANK OWNER AS OF 2 24 08 STILL ACTIVE PLAY GOLF AND FISH |
| Atchley, Paul | SEAMAN 1ST. CLASS | Feb 1942 – | This is my father who served on her. He pasted of congestive heart failure in 1994. I heard him talk about his ship many times and I even have a news paper clipping of the time she was damaged in one of the battles. | |
| Whipp, James R. / "jim" | P.O. 3RD. CLASS / COXSWAIN | Feb 1942 – Aug 1945 | First | Dad was very proud of his service aboard USS South Dakota - BB57. He worked on the Shell Deck hoisting up 16" shells to Turret # 1. He passed on 4/12/95. Patrick J. Whipp |
| Chandler, Lamar | not sure | Feb 16, 1942 – Aug 17, 1945 | gunners mate | This was my grandfather and I am not sure of the dates but I know he was in many battles. Although he never spoke of any of them, my grandmother told me everything he told her and it sounded horrific. God Bless u all. |
| Lainer, Yale | YEOMAN FIRST CLASSFEB | Feb 22, 1942 – Feb 22, 1944 | Damage Control | |
| Kennedy, Joe | GUNNER | Mar 1942 – | MY GRANDFATHER WAS A GUNNER ON THE OLE GIRL HIS NAME WAS JOE KENNEDY HEARD LOTS OF STORIES BEFORE HE DIED HE EVEN LEFT ME A RISING SUN BATTLE FLAG THAT WAS CAPTURED BY THE CREW FROM A JAP CRUSIER DURING THE WAR! | |
| Crippen, Craig | SM1 SIGNALMAN 1RST CLASS | Mar 1, 1942 – Dec 20, 1945 | Craig Crippen was my father. I grew up listening all about the war in the pacific.I am very proud of the men who served on this ship. they are all heroes | |
| Urmston, George Or "Hank" | CM 2/c | Mar 10, 1942 – Nov 19, 1942 | Gunnery? | I would like to Know if anyone Knew My Grandfather, I have Hundreds of Photos He took While On The Dakota. Many Of His Friends Complete With Names. If you Knew him Please Email Me At biggiebobhorhey@yahoo.com |
| Garber, Paul | coxwain | Mar 21, 1942 – 1945 | crewmember USS South Dakota BB57 | My dad who passed away 03/05/78 fondly talked of his fellow crew members aboard Battleship X. He enlisted on his 17th birthday 01/21/42. He finished out the war in the navy,retired a army captain 1962. |
| Marriam, Arthur | F1C | Mar 22, 1942 – Nov 1, 1943 | b | im alive and 90 |
| McCloskey, Frank (Base) | CHIEF PETTY OFFICER | Apr 1942 – Nov 1945 | Thisis my Father's name He passed away in 1965 but he always liked to remember his time in service | |
| Bartnikowski, Chester | seaman first class | Apr 5, 1942 – | navy | I am looking for buddies of my father, who was a baker on the USS South Dakota. He was from Philadelphia Pa. His name is Chester J. Bartnikowski |
| Hollows, Donald | May 1, 1942 – | This entry is for my grandfather, who will always make me laugh. | ||
| LaRochelle, Paul (P.d.) | CHARPENTERS MATE 3RD CLASS | Jun 1, 1942 – Nov 28, 1942 | On board for shakedown cruze June 1942, and transfered after damage from Savo Island battle, while in port for repairs, Nov. 1942. | |
| James Mulrooney, Jim | 1st class machinist mate | Aug 1942 – 1944 | engine room | |
| Weiss, Gilbert/gil | Shipfitter 2nd Class | Aug 1942 – Dec 1945 | R | |
| Ginn, Hermon | RADAR TECHNICIAN 3RD CLASS | Aug 15, 1942 – Oct 22, 1945 | Radar - ICC | I have entered this information for my Father who lives in Bellville, Texas. He would love to hear from someone that was on his ship. If you would like to contact him, please e-mail. |
| Moorer, Karl Louis | G.M. 3C TRUSTY SHELLBACK | Aug 25, 1942 – | This was my grandfather who served. I don't know where he started his tour on this vessel but I know he crossed the equator bound southwest. | |
| Plumline, Hayford (Mi)b. | SEAMAN FIRST CLASS | Oct 2, 1942 – Oct 23, 1945 | This is my Dad.DOD 4/15/80.He was proud to have served aboard BB57.He would have loved this web.& been proud to be associated with it.Would love to hear if you knew him.Passed before G-Kids .They were awed by news clips. | |
| Gonzalez, Miguel L. | S1C | Oct 4, 1942 – | This is my late father's information: DOB 7 Mar 1927-DOD 09 May 2003 from Brownsville,TX. Served aboard starting 04 Oct 1942-? First saw action at battle of Santa Cruz. he had a friend/buddy aboard by the last name of Jasso.20&40 mm's use |
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