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USNS Kilauea (T-AE 26) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USNS Kilauea (T-AE 26). 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 203 crew members registered for the USNS Kilauea (T-AE 26).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1977 | 1978 – 1987 | 1988 – 1993 | 1994 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell, Mike | PC-2 | Jun 30, 1961 – Oct 2, 1969 | Operations | Mail Operations |
| Canon, Pixma | cook | Aug 3, 1965 – Nov 23, 1969 | new | none |
| Baronian, Randall Mark | EM3 | Mar 1966 – Feb 1972 | E division | Longest serving nucleus crew member on this command. |
| Murphy, George | ABH-3 | 1967 – 1971 | Does anybody remember Lt. George Liber? Was on board from 69(?) to 71. Originally from Rhode Island. | |
| Ryan, Terry | E-5 | Jul 1, 1967 – Dec 15, 1969 | G | Good times, good memories. |
| Dennis, Smitty | en2 | Sep 7, 1967 – Sep 6, 1971 | a | they put the old girl on the bottom off hawaii...at least they didn't cut her up for scrap |
| Magers, Jim | MMFA-MM2 | Oct 1, 1967 – Feb 22, 1971 | M | Part of origional commisioning crew. Would like to hear from crew members from this era. |
| Brueckmann, Mike | FTG2 | Nov 1, 1967 – Jan 26, 1970 | 3rd GM's and FT's | Plank Owner and Shell Back. We never were sure we would ever leave Boston and get to California ! But we finally did. I retired as a CDR, Civil Engineer Corps, USNR with 39 years of Active and Reserve service, 1 Dec 2004 |
| Blackwell, Mike/pc | PC-2, E-5 | Nov 1, 1967 – Oct 2, 1969 | Operations | PC2, E-5. during this period. After Honorable Discharged. Worked at home. July 1970 Worked for BLM for 8 years. Transfered to USFS, Property Management, Retired March 30, 2007. GS-7. Retired now, Volunteer at Our Churc |
| Bing, Charles | E- 3 | 1968 – 1969 | m | was there for the commissioning |
| Hopwood, Jack | MR2 | 1968 – Dec 1971 | A | Being in engineering group and this AE-26 being first of its class, we weren't readily allowed to transfer elsewhere. Have great memories. Wouldn't trade the experience for a million, but wouldn't do it again for 2! |
| Schiendelman, David | RM3 | Jan 1968 – Nov 1968 | Operations | I was one of the origianl crew, we commissioned her. I would like to hear from anyone from this period. It was a great experience, never forget! |
| Bowman, Robert (Bob) | FN-EM2 | Feb 1968 – Apr 2, 1971 | Would like to hear from crew members of that time period. | |
| Boerst, Ron | YN3 | Mar 1, 1968 – Feb 1970 | O | |
| Teodoro, Dave | EN2 | Apr 1, 1968 – Nov 28, 1969 | A Gang ICE | |
| Wood, Jim | SM, RM1 | Aug 1968 – May 1969 | deck, radio | I came aboard just after commissioning to serve with my brother Tom Wood. We both worked first division/deck. Later I moved to opperations/radio. After arriving Viet Nam, transfered to Uss Sacramento. Will never forget chelsy, panama, subic. |
| Schrader, David | EM 2 | Aug 20, 1968 – Sep 15, 1970 | electrical shop | I helped commision the old girl. Would like to hear from old ship mates. |
| Iacino, Richard | LT. | 1969 – 1971 | Communications and Operations | |
| Maroney, Larry | E-4 | 1969 – 1972 | BM | Looking for old friends from this time |
House, Steven  | SN-YN2 | 1969 – 1971 | Deck and X Divisions | View 'back then' Photo |
| Kendrick, Bob | Qm 3 | May 1969 – Dec 1972 | Navigation | Great crew, some great skppers and two not so good. Bruechmann, Herrick and Schoor got me through. |
| Herrick, Spike | LTJG | Jun 1, 1969 – Apr 1, 1971 | Deck/Cargo | |
| Cox, Steven | RM2 | Jul 1, 1969 – May 1, 1971 | Operations | Plank Owner |
| Crary, Steve (Friend Of The Ray Brothers And Tiny 2nd Division) | E-3 | Jul 14, 1969 – Jul 14, 1971 | 2nd | I was friends with the Ray Brothers and Tiny. I was one of the big slush lenders waiting at the end of the payrol lines. Bought Lucky Strikes cartons for a quarter. I still have my zippo Kilauea lighter AE-26. I was in the 2nd div with "Kaluchie |
| Pies, Walt | BMSN | Sep 1969 – Feb 1971 | 2 | Hi guys! I remember Steve Crary the Ray brothers and Tiny.I spent a lot of time with Pat Lowry.We all did a lot of wild nights on that west pack crews. Remember when we became shell backs.I came on board in Boston.Just before it left. |
| Grahek, Tom | BM2 | Sep 1969 – Jul 20, 1973 | Second | Retired as a firefighter and design exercises for Homeland Security in Wisconsin |
| Alexander, Frank (Rick) Pineapple | SN | Nov 8, 1969 – Mar 29, 1971 | I'M TRYING TO FIND ANYONE WITH ANY INFO AS TO THE DATES WE WERE IN VIETNAM AND ANYONE THAT REMEMBERS ME PERSONALLY. THE DATES THAT WE DID SHIP TO SHIP REPLENISHMENTS AND WENT INTO ALL THE DIFFERENT PORTS. ALSO REMEMBER THE TYPHON. ALOHA !!!!! | |
| Tomlinson, Danny | LTJG | Dec 1969 – Sep 1972 | Damage Control Assistant | |
| Meadors, Smith | MM2 | 1970 – 1971 | M | |
| Mulhern, Bill | FN | 1970 – 1972 | r | would like to hear from old friends |
| Holets, Steven | BM 2 | 1970 – 1972 | 1 st | |
| Rivera, Frank | FN | 1970 – 1970 | I wasn't on this ship very long. She was an Admiral's Ship. I spent all my time in the engine room polishing valve stems in case an admiral showed up. One never did! Oh well..... | |
| Holland, Luther (Lh) | etnsn | 1970 – 1973 | O.1. DIV. | Learned a lot; saw a lot; and met a lot of people. I'm back in South Carolina now. lots of time has past, and wonder what the rest of the crew got into. contact 864 575 4395. |
| Reimers, Don | SN | 1970 – 1974 | Supply | Enjoyed being on the Kilauea. Made friends and still associate with a few of them. Would like to reunite with them at a reunion. My wife and I travel in an RV and have met with a few. |
| Demorest, James | SN | Feb 26, 1970 – Feb 26, 1974 | First | I was also know as Jim |
| Burden, David M. | SN | Apr 25, 1970 – Jan 30, 1972 | 1ST | The first & second westpac for the ship. |
| Brewer, Mike | FTG2 | Jun 1970 – Jun 1973 | 3rd | |
| Parker, Ronald (Ron) | RD1 | Sep 1, 1970 – May 5, 1972 | OI | GREAT Ship & Crew |
| Christie, Gary | BT2 | Feb 1971 – Aug 1974 | B | Recognize a number of sailor's names on this list. I'm looking for BT3 Bill Boland...has anyone heard from him. Also looking for Gary Fesler BT2. If you remember me give me a shout. |
| Clausen, Robert (Bob) | DK-3 | Apr 1, 1971 – Jan 13, 1973 | supply | Looking at the 1971-72 West Pac year book makes you think of the good times and the many friends that were made. |
| Rich, Doyce | SH3 | May 1971 – Mar 9, 1973 | Supply | Some of the best days of my life during my time on USS Kilauea, very sad to see she has been sunk to provide a sanctuary for sea life. |
| Heitfeld, Eddie (Tree) | AE 26 | May 10, 1971 – Jun 15, 1973 | First | |
| Dote, Terry | E-4 | Jun 1971 – May 1973 | M | Looking for criuse info and ships patches etc. Seabag lost in transit in 73" never found. Some people I remember: John Ritchie, Bob Dougherty, LtJG White. Good times! |
| Schell, Bruce | PC3 | Jun 1971 – May 1973 | X Division | |
| Hedgpeth, John | FTG3 | Jun 1, 1971 – Aug 1, 1972 | ||
| Schnitker, Ronald | GMG3 | Jun 15, 1971 – May 29, 1973 | 3RD | Had a great time on th ship. I still here from Dave Vetsch. I do remember John Hegpath who is listed in the crew list. Good times in subic. I remember Tom Davidson also. |
| Vetsch, David | GMG3 | Jul 1971 – May 1973 | 3rd | It was great duty. I still keep in touch with Ron Schnitker. I remember John Hedpeth,Tom Davidson, Rod Oyer,and Mark Reilman. It was always a fun time in Subic Bay. |
| Wilson, Charles (Chuck) | GMG3 | Aug 1971 – Jul 1973 | Gunnery | lost track of everybody till now |
| Saffell, Guy | SN | Sep 14, 1971 – Apr 30, 1973 | First | I had an unforgettable experience on this ship. Met a number of great sailors. Spent a lot of time with Steve Holets, Mark Preimesberger, Terry Phoelling and Dave Vetsch. Would like to get in touch with any of the guys. |
| Wittman, Dave ( Slim ) | FN | Oct 1971 – Jan 1975 | M | Great ship, crew and good times. 3 Westpac tours. hello out there! Trying to get together with running buddies at end of '08 or first of '09. Please contact me if interested. |
| Crawford, Terry | FA | Oct 1971 – Jan 1973 | M | |
| Jones, Bob | SH3 | Nov 1, 1971 – Aug 11, 1975 | Supply | Ship's Barber, Operated the Ship's Store, Maintained the vending machines. |
| Huskin, Dennis | SH3 Barber/ Bulk storeroom ops | Nov 1, 1971 – Aug 11, 1975 | Supply | Sure Miss those days aboard the Kilauea and all my shipmates, Sure would like to here from crewmembers from my time. |
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