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USS Iowa (BB 61) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Iowa (BB 61). 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 490 crew members registered for the USS Iowa (BB 61).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1943 | 1944 – 1951 | 1952 – 1957 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conboy, Herbert | E5 | 1982 – 1984 | FM | |
| Ford, Kevin | ftg2 | Feb 1982 – 1990 | FM | Spit tour departed 86 returned in 89 |
| Morgan Sr., Earl Russell “moose” | Fire Master Control Chief | Sep 1982 – Sep 1987 | Navy | I am Rob Morgan, Grandson to Earl Russell Morgan Sr. or “Moose” He was a Fire Master Control Chief based out of Norfolk, VA I’m looking for any info on him rmorgan@tectaamerica.com |
| Bowden, John | BT3 | Sep 14, 1982 – Oct 25, 1986 | b-division | boy i sure miss the iowa and my iowa brothers |
| Collins, Daniel | FCSN | 1983 – 1984 | ||
| Sammartano, Fred ( Sam ) | OS2 | 1983 – 1986 | OI | This was the best time in my life, miss not seeing all of the guys. I am a Plank Owner..(OS2 Sam) I do wish i stayed on her till the end, I reuped and went to the Lockwood FF1064. E-mail not2lostrightnow@yahoo.com |
| Smith, Kevin | SN | 1983 – 1985 | Deck, Nav | |
| Barnes, B. Scott | osc(sw) | 1983 – 1988 | OI | |
| McKenzie, Tom | MM1/MMC | 1983 – 1988 | A-Gang | 1983-1988 Plankowner, A-Gang, MM1/MMC |
| Zarzyczny, Robert{zar} | BM3 | 1983 – 1987 | 4th and 1st deck division | I had an awesome time aboard the ship,met a lot of great men whom I was proud to serve with. Four years of my life I will never forget. GO NAVY! |
| Reynolds, John A. | SK2/S1 Div | 1983 – 1986 | S1 Division | Like everything else in my life, found this site by accident. Send me an email if you remember me. Where are all those SK's? |
| Gzimalowski, Daniel | (E-5) MM-2 (ESWS) | 1983 – 1987 | A Division | Strength, Honor, Discipline, Respect, Joy and Passion. |
| Curtis, Harry | CWO4 | 1983 – 1985 | Mike | Just checking on old shipmates............ |
| Lester, Al | SHSN | 1983 – 1986 | S-3 | The best time of my life! |
| Forgach, Gary | Commander | 1983 – 1987 | Main Propulsion Assistant | Retired in 1996... Currently live in the United Kingdom.... Hope everyone is healthy and well.... |
| Gagnon, Greg | E3/IC2 (SW) | 1983 – 1986 | E Division | Spent time as a MM and an IC man. Had some great times as both. Met some great people and had a blast and on just about every port of call. Shout out to my MM and IC brothers, proud to have served with you all. |
| Covington, Vincent | mm3 | Jan 1983 – Aug 1986 | M-division | Assigned to engine room #3 ; Miss the days of the Progressive club, pascagoula ms, Miss friends like / Gates-Stafford-chill will -- 6'9 from A gang-lil willy -james Williams-wade - trent green-tray B- Bowers- eric peop |
| Gzimalowski, Daniel R | MM2 (E5) | Jan 23, 1983 – Jan 23, 1987 | M | |
| Robinson, Bruce | BM3 | Feb 1983 – May 1987 | 2nd | seen alot of places and met many good guys pleasure to have been a plankowner and serve |
| Staton, Philip | BT2(SW) | Feb 1983 – Jul 24, 1989 | B-Div. Workcenter EB-14 Ships Oil and Water Lab | |
| Hozey, Jonathan | HM-3 | Mar 10, 1983 – Sep 19, 1984 | Medical | I will always remember my time on this great warship. Some of my fondest memories from the Navy revolve around this period of my service. |
| Chastain, Anthony | BM2 | Apr 1983 – Apr 1987 | Deck (Liberty Boats) | Proud to say I was a crew member. |
| Antinore, Timothy | BT2 | Apr 1983 – Jan 1987 | B-Div. EB-14 Oil Shack | |
| Hugle, Kenneth | DC1SW | Apr 1983 – Aug 1989 | R | I was a plank owner . |
| Andrews, James | BM2 | Apr 2, 1983 – Aug 12, 1985 | 5th & 6th | Being on the BIG STICK as a plankowner I learned a great deal, a part of history and being a part of history, proudly served with great friends, who we all busted our A$#%$ being her back to life. REUNION TIME ALL PLANK OWNERS ! |
Richardson, Silas  | SK3 | Apr 7, 1983 – Jul 9, 1986 | S-1 | Best ship I ever serve on in my entire Naval Career. I really miss the Plankowners of 1984. John Reynolds I remember you! Have you heard from Mack or Mikey? |
| McCaffrey, Mike | mm3 | May 1983 – Jun 1984 | M | #1 engine room |
| Libby, Donald | BT2 (SW) | May 1, 1983 – Dec 1, 1986 | B | |
| Mencke, David | BM3 | May 3, 1983 – May 2, 1987 | im very proud of my ship and my close freinds onboard chuck johnson-steve hawes-tom kirk and doug rhoads we all had good times onboard | |
| McGrath, Dan | MM3-2 | May 15, 1983 – Sep 10, 1987 | M EM01/2/3 | Retired in 2006 after 24 years 13 of it as a CPO. STILL think back fondly of those early days and all the ports we enjoyed. Times have changed! |
| McGrath, Dan/3mc | MM3 -MM2(SW) | May 18, 1983 – Sep 5, 1987 | M | It was a great ship to be from. HARD WORK in those plants keeping her going... and HOT! The BTs, though had the real punishment in the heat. Unitas '84 was a BLAST!! Work hard Play hard Baby! EM02/1/3 Retired last year: MMC(SW) |
| Hamilton, Gary | OS2/E5 | May 23, 1983 – May 23, 1987 | OI | Worked with some fine people. I hope if anyone who served with me and knew me would contact me at garyham@comcast.net |
| Morrison, Todd | Jun 1983 – Apr 1984 | |||
| Albrecht, Patrick | BT1(SW) | Jun 1983 – Jun 1989 | B-Div. EBO2 Two Fireroom and EB14 Oil and Water Lab | |
| Jackson, C. K. Fn | Fn | Jun 1, 1983 – Jul 1, 1985 | M | Although some may remember that I was not the perfect sailor while I was there, the lessons learned and the excellent training from our Engineering Officers during PreCom has stayed with me for the past 30 years |
| Sorensen, Chris | BT | Jun 5, 1983 – Jan 1, 1986 | B | I was part of the Recom Crew and left in January 1986. I was lucky to have made some great friends that I am still in touch with today. I have been out to visit the ship twice in LA. # 3 fire room is still the best. |
| Lands, Chuck | Jun 6, 1983 – Sep 19, 1989 | M/EMO1 | Proud to be a plankowner and of my years of service on the Navy's finest warship. Iowa 47 we love you and miss you. | |
| Dawson, Danny | GMG1 | Jul 1983 – Sep 1989 | G2 | left gun capt turret2 then lpo turret1 |
| Wakefield, Clayton | SN | Jul 1983 – Apr 1985 | S3 | I was a young sailor of 18 when assigned to the Iowa, and participated in the re-commissioning of the greatest Battleship of all time.Went on to become a father of 3 and a damn fine healthcare professional. |
| Tatum, Ornando | SH3 Tatum | Jul 1, 1983 – Aug 22, 1987 | S-3 | Good memories with the Supply Dept. Now I Appreciate the memories of Shipmates, Capt Gnewcko, SH2 A.Thomas, SH2 K. Bracey, Chief Lauderman, MasterChief Oneyear, SH1 Herlong...etc. |
| Groft, Michael | Aug 1983 – Mar 1987 | 1st | ||
| Mason, Stephen | PN1(SW) | Aug 1983 – Jan 1987 | X-2 | PLANKOWNER BEST COMMAND I WAS EVER ON.. CO WAS CAPT GNECKOW, AND XO WAS CAPT JJ... |
| Colby, Ken | LT | Aug 1983 – Aug 4, 1984 | G2 | I was Turret 2 Officer during pre-commissioning and into our first cruise in the Caribbean. Highlight was "squeezing off" 16" rounds during the OMB's review of the battleship program off of Vieques Island. |
| Williams, Steve (Smiley) | BT2(sw) | Aug 1, 1983 – Jul 30, 1987 | BOILERS | |
| Peoples, Erick Chilly P | E3 | Aug 7, 1983 – May 15, 1986 | 1st division | Erick "Chilly P" Peoples whats up plank owner brothers.My time on the Uss Iowa was the greatest,i will never forget my friends an the fun times we had aboard the greatest ship ever! |
| Bonner, Tracy | OS2 (SW) | Aug 7, 1983 – Feb 1987 | OI | The Iowa changed my life. It was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had. My only regret is that I only had 4 years on her, with a short tdy on the USS New Jersey in Beirut. I salute the most awesome crew in the US |
| Sayers, Roy | bm3 | Aug 12, 1983 – Apr 17, 1987 | 6th div | trying to contact some service members of the IOWA |
| Lovering, Kevin | bm2 | Aug 14, 1983 – Jun 14, 1987 | 6th and 2nd | |
| Smith, Tim (Smitty) | OS2 (SW) | Aug 15, 1983 – Mar 15, 1987 | OI | |
| Harris, J.b. (Baha) | E-4/ SK3 | Aug 31, 1983 – Jul 15, 1989 | 2ND DIV/ S-1 DIV | '''''THE BEST''!!. |
| Tracy, Gary | SH2 | Sep 1983 – Jul 1985 | S-3 Supply | Proud member of the commissioning crew for the "Big Stick". Plank owner plaque on my desk today. Great memories with a great crew. |
| Kavanagh, Richard | MM3 | Sep 1983 – Jan 1987 | M | I would like say hello to everybody . We had great times and learn fast .Just visited the ship in L.A . got an extend tour from the tour lead. We had a great crew. Engine room #2 still shined. Take care. Mates |
| Rosa, John | SH3 | Sep 1983 – Aug 1987 | Sh | I met and had a great time with some of the best people (John herlong, eddie fleenor, kevin bracy, andrew (drew), tatum,smith,etc.while I was in the ship service dept. I will never forget the time I had and my friends. |
| Simonson, Darrel (Lee) | MSCS | Sep 1983 – Jan 1988 | Supply S-2 | Retired and living in The Villages, FL in the winter and Vassar, ML in the summer. |
| Douglas, Paul | E5 / RM2 (SW) | Sep 14, 1983 – Sep 14, 1987 | 5th, OC | https://www.facebook.com/groups/USSIowa/ ...Plankowner, this ship was special for a lot of folks because the commissioning crew consisted of a lot of young kids straight from high school and college, and seasoned vets. |
| Lemon, Kevin | BT3 (ESWS) | Sep 30, 1983 – May 31, 1987 | B - Division EB03, Plankowner | Nothing but good times on and off the Iowa, learn alot and met alot of good people, won't ever forget my shipmates of this era, especially the plank owners who oufitting bringing on supplies in Pasagoula, Ms. east bank. |
| Shoup, Doug | HT2(SW) | Oct 1983 – May 1985 | R | DCPO Shop and R-Div office. Best crew I have ever served with! |
| Harper, Brooke | HT3 | Oct 1983 – Apr 1985 | R | My first Warship.. WOW! She looked beautiful even with all the hoses draped over her. There was alot of hard work ahead for the Engineering Dept. "Decks of wood and Men of iron". God bless all who served on her and care for thier families. |
| Clarke, Ralston | BT3 | Oct 1983 – Aug 1985 | B | Best ship ever. Was aboard when that famous photo was taken. It"s called the John Wayne run, we did it off the coast of Puerto Rico, did 33 knots, flanked left and let loose, pushed the ship portside 30 feet, #4 fireroom |
| Pucci, Frank | BT 2 | Oct 1983 – 1989 | Boiler Tech | A Great Ship to serive on |
| Mannoia, Christopher | QM3 | Oct 1, 1983 – Apr 1, 1985 | Navigation | An honor and privilege to serve on her; it made was a great time in my life. |
| Wilkinson, Robert (Bob) | BM1(SW) RET. | Oct 4, 1983 – Mar 12, 1985 | 2nd Deck | BEST DUTY I EVER HAD! THE IOWA TEAM WAS THE BEST SAILORS I HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME, EMAIL ME AT Bladerdw@military.com |
| Rowell, Guy E. " Gene " | EM2 | Oct 12, 1983 – Apr 2, 1988 | E | I am proud to have served aboard this historic ship with the essence of what makes America great. The diversity of guys from all over the country and the camaraderie shared through both wonder and tragedy are a part of who I am. |
| Andrews, James (Drew) | SN-SH2 (SW) | Oct 31, 1983 – Jun 16, 1989 | S-3 | The Best Ship and Crew I've been assigned to in my 24 years in the Navy. I miss those days! |
| Schaefer, Richard | EN3 | Nov 1983 – Mar 6, 1987 | A-Gang | |
| Butora, Ted | MS3 | Nov 1983 – Jun 1985 | S-2 | It was a great time cooking aboard this ship. I'll always cherish being a plank owner aboard the Iowa and the Missouri. Great times! |
| Brown, Ron | FC1(SW) | Nov 1983 – Apr 1985 | FA | |
| Hughey, Gerling | sn | Nov 1983 – May 1, 1987 | 2nd | good times bad times , could drive a 58 k ton battleship at age 18 but couldn't drive a car, rudder swing checks were hell |
| Harvey, Tim | BT1 SW | Nov 1983 – Jul 1989 | B | Best ship ever, good and bad all tied together. Every April 19, I think about the 47 men we lost. For those who may remember me here's my email, tjh757@gmail.com. retired in '96. |
| Palmiere, Marty | EM3 - EM1(SW) | Nov 3, 1983 – Jun 5, 1989 | E-Div. | By far the best Command of my whole 25 year career. I try to find and stay in touch with my former shipmates. Board of Directors, Veterans Association of the USS IOWA. USS IOWA Volunteer for Pacific Battleship Center. |
| Davis Fc2, John C. J-dog | FC2-E5 | Nov 10, 1983 – Aug 27, 1987 | WEPS (TOMAHAWK) | It was a honor to be on the Iowa with such special people. Looking back retrospectively, I know that a higher power put so many special men in one place at the same time for a reason. We were one. As a crew, we could do anything. |
| Davis Fc2, John C. J-dog | BB 61 | Nov 10, 1983 – Aug 26, 1987 | WEPS (TOMAHAWK) | what up to my boys form Orlando Florida(C-182) and all of our brother companies. Elliott White, P-dog, Nelson(I'm Dead a Bee is in my car) Cater. CPO"s Brown and Hen. Stevie Johnson, Sed, eddie burk., Cap GG. The XO:), MCPO one/yr.&#� |
| Martin, Lou | OS1 | Nov 17, 1983 – May 31, 1989 | OI | Picked orders out of "OS" A School and never regretting my decision. Proud to have served on all ships I was assigned to but none as much as The Original "Big Stick". |
| Davis Fc2, John C. J-dog | Dec 1983 – Aug 1987 | |||
| Victor, Boyd | BM2(SW)/E-5 | Dec 1983 – Sep 1987 | 4TH DIVISION | The best ship I ever served on. I commissioned the U.S.S. Wisconsin BB-64 next and then shore duty in Charleston,Sc. After serving on the battleships nothing else seemed worth serving on. I hope all is well with you all. |
| Cavanaugh, Peter | SN | Dec 1, 1983 – Jan 5, 1985 | Deck 6 | Some really good times on the ship. From Pasgaguola to Venezuela. |
| Schaffer, Lester | FTG2/FC2 | Dec 15, 1983 – Feb 2, 1986 | FM | After Main Battery plotting room and After MB Gun Director Spot 2 |
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