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USS Talbot (FFG 4) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Talbot (FFG 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 215 crew members registered for the USS Talbot (FFG 4).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1975 | 1976 – 1979 | 1980 – 1984 | 1985 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Slover, RobertHM31972 –operationNot on board too long went on training cruse to the bahamas
Manley, JamesBM2Jan 10, 1972 – Oct 24, 19751ST
Smith III, RufusFTG3Mar 1972 – Jul 19752ND DIVISIONRIO, CROSSING THE EQUATOR ON THE WAY DOWN AND THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN AND THE "BUG" JUICE.
Wolk, JerrySEAMANMay 1972 – Sep 1973She will always be DEG 4 to me I also made the Unitas cruise and will never forget it, stationed in New Port R.I. I left the ship when it was in dry dock in Boston I was a deck ape I wish I could remember names of that great crew
Klenck, BobOS3Jun 1972 – Jun 1974Man, it's been a long time since I thought about the Talbot. It was the DEG 4 when I was on her.If any of you were with me on the Unitas cruise in the '70s and would like to share memories, please write me. I'd love to hear from you
Carney, RonSM3Jul 1972 – Jan 31, 1976OCWas on board during the redesignation to FFG, but will always be DEG-4 to me.
Hoff, DonQMSN1973 – 1975NavigationInteresting times. I enjoy serving under Captain Brown. Spent my time in the Carribean. Talbot was DEG-4 then. I enjoyed working on the bridge. Navigating the Talbot was fun...only got lost once between Cuba and Florida. Great Crew.
Torres, RichardIC/FAJan 1973 – Dec 1973RServed w/ Jack Carter from Washington, PA, 'Wild Bill' from Asbury Park. Silano nyc, Agusto nyc.
Romer, ThomasBT2Jan 1973 – Jul 1976engineeringwasn't the easiest job to have
Brzoska, Joe profile iconE5 Sonar TechMar 1, 1973 – May 16, 1975Weapons
Slaven, WadeE5Jul 1973 – 1977iccstill think about all those great times in the carribean.What a great year.
Keane, Kenneth (Squidly)BOATSWAIN MATE 3RD CLASSAug 15, 1973 – May 28, 19761stI can still feel the wind blowing in my face while on foreward lookout. And the ship moving under my feet while I'm on the helm.
Labonte, MikeETN3Sep 1973 – Jun 1974Operations
Bob, FlanaganOS2Nov 7, 1973 – Nov 7, 1975CIC
Kippley, KipMM21974 – 1979A GangSpent time recently with Jack Ramsey and Randy "Mongo" Easter. Randy told me about this site. Hope all I served with are well. God knows we had a good time back then.
Gunderman, GeorgeGMG11974 – 1975WEPSA lot of hard work and good times. Testing the 76mm.
Ehler, JamesEnsignFeb 1974 – Jul 19751stGreat times! Many unforgettable shipmates, lots of fond memories. Spent little time in port....back and forth from Norfolk to the Caribbean for weapons testing. Yes, thanks to Capt. Brown for many a port calls!
Gestrich, RoberticcFeb 4, 1974 – Dec 16, 1977rone of the best ic gangs i ever had the pleasure of being a part of.
Rose, HaroldE3Feb 4, 1974 – Mar 3, 1975Machinest Mateany one ever hear from Terry Downs from Farmington, Missouri? or Smitty from KC,MO
Mitchell, Ray (Tony)GMT1Mar 30, 1974 – Jun 6, 19763rd
Greene, Thomase-3Apr 1974 – Nov 1974bm
Woodworth, Guy "woody"BT-2Apr 11, 1974 – Jun 3, 1977BBTCS Browning helped me out a lot. Had some good times and some bad times. First time I was ever able to clobber and officer and not get writtin up was during a PEB exam and a full commander was in my way, ran right over him.
Brewer, JohnFTM2May 1, 1974 – May 22, 19754thWas part of temporary crew that was on board for Tech Eval/ Op Eval of the Mk 92 Gun and Guided Missile Fire Control System (by Sperry) to decide if the Navy would purchase it. They did........
Chism, GeraldOS2Jun 1974 – May 25, 1977OPS (CIC)If anyone out there worked in CIC with me, drop me a line...thelooseendsband@gmail.com
Cummo, NormanBT-1Jun 1974 – Nov 1978Fireroomas I look back in my life in the navy, the most sad part is all the ships I served on have been scraped. I think of all the history gone. To each of you sailors that gave life to our ships, thanks for my memories.
Montgomery, KennethBT2Jul 4, 1974 – Jun 1, 1979BI enjoyed every minute i spent on the Talbot and reenlisted to stay onboard... She was a seagoin ole broad and i loved her! Her captain and crew were the BEST! {capt. Brown} 36 countries in 8 years, who could ask for more...
Crozier, Mark (Or Just Croz)FTM3-FTM2Aug 1974 – Oct 19752nd - Weapons!Was one of the Mk92 weapons system test crew. Thanks to us Capt Nick Brown had us sailing all over the Caribbean shooting and blasting everything like pirates. Had a great time. Everyone worked hard, and played harder
Smith, Ap SmittyIC2Sep 5, 1974 – Sep 25, 1974FiremanLooking for James Robert Simpkins, William Darnell Pendarvis, Eugene Murphy, Frank Flemmings, Jonothan Cain.
Brown, KevinSR/RM3Oct 8, 1974 – Mar 10, 19771ST/OCMy first command. Learned alot about the real Navy. Good boat to steam on. I will always remember my first deployment (Med Cruise - 1975).
Wininger, Kenneth "Pillsbry"MS 3Dec 21, 1974 – Jan 14, 1977SupplyI thought this was the only ship to be on ,fun times and great crew,Party in Rome was the best (Med Cruise 76),
Jacobs, DanielBT31975 – 1977
Edward, PalmerFTMC1975 – 19772nd
Walton, MichaelSTG 21975 – 1977Third DivisionMany moons since those days and I'd just like to see some pics of my old crewmates, I wasn't much the shutterbug.
Rimboch, Samsa1975 – 19761st1st trip out to sea cape hatteras and 20 footers. last trip out north atlantic and 75 footers. told the stories many of times through the years.
Lane, Allen/oxET2Jan 1975 – Apr 1976OperationsArrived on board as an ET3 left as and ET2. On board during the testing of the new Italian Gun and Fire Control System. Spent many a day and night on the test range at Rosy Rhodes.
Bertolini, GregoryMM3Jan 10, 1975 – Aug 8, 1975M-Div, Engine RoomBrief assignment between schools. I remember MM Bryant and MM Smith among others. Was on for change from DEG-4 to FFG-4.
Houseknecht, GeraldRM3May 1975 – Jun 1976OCSteamed from Rosy Roads to Halifax, Cananda during the month of February. Rode out a North Atlantic storm. Ate hotdogs and kool aid every meal. Worse than going through a typhoon. Done that too.
Grantham, MyronGMM2Jun 1975 – Jun 19792ndSpent my whole time there.
Austin, KarlJul 1975 – Mar 1976
Garvey, Charles (Chuck)QM2Jul 4, 1975 – Mar 10, 1979NavigationHad agreat time aboard the Talbot and made some good friends. If anyone knows swabbies that served bet 75-79 and remembers the guys from the Bridge let me know. Garvsr@aol.com
Riggins, WaltEM3Sep 1, 1975 – Jul 1, 1979EI spent all 4 years on her and yes I reminber the old man running into the pier and the ice storm from hell but we don't almost sunk,alot got sick but didn't sunk. Either way great times, good & bad
Wolfe, DarrellBT2Nov 1975 – Dec 1980BGlad to see some familure names. Retired 95. e-mail ktwolfedr@hotmail.com
Wolfe, DarrellBT2Nov 16, 1975 – Nov 9, 1980BIt's been a long time since hearing from anyone. Have talked to BTCM Browning, and BT1 Hickman.
Easter, Randy/mongosmsnNov 25, 1975 – Sep 9, 1978signalmanon board 75 to 78 didn med trip, phili.ship yard ,jacksonville. lot of good people, good times!
Nolan, PeteMM3Dec 11, 1975 – May 30, 1976M Division-Engine RoomRemember when Commander Brown crashed the ship into the brand new pier in St Croix, and put a big hole in the front of the ship. Then we went into that huge North Atlantic storm, and took a 45ft wave that almost sunk us.

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