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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 493 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

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Garutti, DavidMACHINIST MATE1987 – 1989I am looking for old buddies. Truly was an amazing experience. Wish i had the opportunity to do it again, knowing what I know today.
Williams, DonE31987 – 1989D1
Hastings, BruceMM31987 – 1990MHad a great time while on the Iowa and made lots of friends. Wish I would have kept in touch with more people.
Goodman, Curtfireman1987 – 1989A-gangJust looking from some of the crew from the A-gang
Harris, JohnE4, BM31987 – 19903rd, deck division
Murray, Jim ( Stretchman)E-4/ MM1987 – 1990A Gang operations office and Forward AMRBest crew and best friends, best time of my life.
Barr, Fat CookMSCJan 1987 – Nov 1989
Erdman, Davidmm2 (sw)Jan 5, 1987 – Jun 25, 1990em03WANTED TO SAY HI TO ALL THE GREAT DUDES THAT WORKED IN MAIN CONTROL SNIPES RULE MMC TOAD YOU WERE THE BEST NOTHING IN THE WORLD IS LIKE BEING A MM OF THE WATCH IN CHARGE OF 50,000 HP
Kelly, Robert / BobBT3Feb 1987 – Oct 1988B- Water/Oil Lab
Snyder, JeffreyET1/SWFeb 1987 – Mar 1988OPERATIONS ELECTRONICS
Heffner, BarryDTCFeb 1, 1987 – Dec 25, 1989DentalI was a member of the Dental Department from 1987-1989. I'm currently stationed at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Always interested in hearing from any former shipmates. My e-mail is barry.heffner@med.navy.mil
Stanford, RIIckFCC(SW)Feb 2, 1987 – Mar 10, 1991FAGreat Ship! I'll go back in to serve on her again if they ever bring her back! Thanks for all the memories... most were good. Never forget those we lost. I never shall.
Gaines, Kevin.............g-moneyFeb 15, 1987 – Oct 19, 1990IF ANY ONE FROM THE E.B.O.2 CREW READS IHT ME ON MY E-MAIL KVNGNS@YAHOO.COM.
Bergen, Chris ( Bergy Berg)E-3Feb 27, 1987 – Oct 22, 19906th / 3rdOne of the best times of my life. Great crew and great friends.
Burdette, DanielDC2/E-5Mar 1, 1987 – Aug 20, 1989R
McCorkill, TimothyFC-2(SW)Mar 10, 1987 – Oct 15, 1989FMSpot 2, Spot 1, Aft plot. Best ship in the fleet. Hope everyone is doing well
Evitt, ChesterGUNNERS MATE GUNSApr 1, 1987 – Apr 10, 1987 TAD,TURRENT 2 OBSERVERI WANTED TO THANK EACH AND EVERY SINGLE CREW MEMBER WHO TRIED SO HARD TO SAVE MY BEST MAN(RICHARD ERIC LARWENCE)AND ALL THE OTHER MEN TRAPPED IN TURRENT TWO,I ONLY GOT TO VISIT A SHORT TIME,THANKS FOR YOUR EFFORTS,REMEBER OUR FALLEN HEROS
Mills, KenFC3(SW)Apr 12, 1987 – Sep 25, 1989FAProud to have served on the greatest Battleship of the United States Navy.
Helsel, Scott "Big Hess"RM2Apr 24, 1987 – Apr 24, 1990OCAfter serving in the US Navy for 25 years, I have NEVER served with a crew like the one I was so blessed to serve with on board the USS Iowa BB-61.
Lockwood, DavidFCC(SW)May 1987 – Dec 1990FA / FMMiss the lady.
Colage, JohnFC1 (SW)May 1987 – Nov 1989FM
Morris, JamesE-4May 1987 – Sep 1989S-3
Stegner, Chuck/ StegasaurusE-5 GMG2May 10, 1987 – Apr 1990G-4 and the ArmoryG-4 WAS the Primary Battery.... We had such good times.... Even the bad times were good... 20 Years later and all we have is memories... USS IOWA FOREVER.... ALWAYS Remember the Iowa 47
Qualls, RobertBT 3 (SW)May 20, 1987 – Oct 26, 1990B; Oil LabI can remember my days on the Iowa as the best of times. We worked hard and played hard. Things that I learned onboard have carried me a long way in life. I wish all well who read this. Qualls
Collins, KevinRM3Jun 1, 1987 – Sep 29, 1989OCGREATEST BOAT EVER, TRUE PRIDE IN BEING A BATTLESHIP SAILOR. MARK KELLY OR JOHN VANCE GET UP WITH ME Kcollins104@mediacombb.net
Krauss, JoelFCCAug 1987 – Apr 1989FMHope all of you are doing well.
Stephens, RandyBT1(SW)Aug 1987 – May 1991EB03/EB14
Durfee, RobertBM2Aug 1987 – May 19882CDI spent the the better part of the year on this ship and learned that family is everything. Sorry to hear about T-2. I worked with a lot of those fine men. and my prayers go out to them and there family's
Routledge, Donald William "Hollywood"SEAMANAug 1987 – Feb 1989R/AI LEFT HER TWO MONTHs BEFORE THE EXPLOSION HAPPENED I KNEW A FEW OF THE MEN WAS KILLED
Honeycutt, MarvinFC3Sep 1987 – Apr 1989FABy far, the highlight of my time in the Navy.
Collings, TouboFC2Sep 1987 – May 1989GunsI just want to see if I could receive a cruise book, for the period I was in. Also: I was a witness to some gun-decking by my senior officers the day after the accident. NIS never interviewed me because I left before it.
Boven, JamieSNSep 1, 1987 – Aug 11, 19893rd
Wilson, DaleMMFNSep 1, 1987 – Apr 1, 1990Shaft Alley and A -GangI came aboard and was placed in the shaft alley. After about 6 months down there was transferred to the AC & R shop. This was by far the best ship my entire 20 years in the NAVY.
Holm, KearyE4Sep 22, 1987 – Feb 9, 1988GUNNERSMATE ABL DECK
Cullipher, RoyFC3 (SW)Oct 1987 – Feb 1989FA2012 FA Division Reunion in NYC October second half of the month. Contact Me or Brissette
Jones, ZerickmssaOct 1, 1987 – Jan 20, 1988supply 2
Canfield, DavidENCNov 13, 1987 – Jul 19, 1989A-Division
Corvers, SteveBM3Dec 6, 1987 – Feb 19912ndMoosally and his cronies can rot in hell.
Thompson, TomFC2 (SW)Dec 28, 1987 – Jan 4, 1989FMGreat ship and great crew.
Jones, JeffBM21988 – 19902nd
Clay, TerryEN31988 – 1989A-GangYou are my family in so many ways. It was an honor to serve with all of you! Never forget April 19
Relyea, KevinE-5/ EM21988 – Oct 1990E-Div
Thompson, RichardSN31988 – 1989DECK
Lewis, DemarcusE-31988 – 1989SupplyStill very upset about that horrific day. Just reaching out!!
Henn, EddieOS21988 – Jun 30, 1990OI
Larrick, Donald profile iconFCCS1988 – 1990GM
Howard, EdwardE-3/SN1988 – 1990,2ndWe're some of the best year's of my life!!! USS IOWA (BB-61) FOR LIFE!!!
Nance, MarcusBM3Jan 1988 – Aug 19893rd
Delcamp, ScottBM2(SW)Jan 1988 – Dec 19893rd (The Best) Of the 4 ships I have served on (USS MOUNT BAKER AE-34, USS BUTTE AE-27,USS FULTON AS-11 AND USS IOWA BB-61) the Iowa is what I concedered to be the best, ship and ship-mates alike. I wam proud to say i knew them.
Stehens, RobertBT3Jan 1988 – Oct 1990 EB04/EB14Serving on the Iowa was biggest and greatest thing that happened to me while being in the Navy. I am proud to say I am a Battleship Sailor.
Archibald, Dennis ( Archi-b) Chi-townE-4 / MM3Jan 1988 – Dec 1990A- GANG 2 PUMP ROOMWAS THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE I WILL NEVER FORGET THE BIG STICK OR MY BOYS J, BUCK, MAC,B-ROD, D-DOG FOSTER, FREEBIRD, GOODLOW,KELLY,EVERYONE IN A-GANG MR.BRAYLEY, ALSO B AND M DIVISION!!! MAY GOD BLESS OUR BROTHERS WHO PASSED APRIL 19,1989
Barton, DavidET3Jan 1988 – Nov 1990OEI am as proud today as I was the day that I reported to this legendary ship!
Novak, TimothyYN3Jan 1988 – Sep 1989Admin
Murray, MitchFC1Jan 16, 1988 – Mar 1990FA / FM
Murray, MitchFC1(SW)Jan 16, 1988 – Mar 1990FA/FMLPO for Main Battery and Secondary Battery (16 inch and 5 inch guns)
Brown, AlexSnJan 23, 1988 – Sep 1, 1989G-4Love being in G-4 div
Riley, ScottOS3Feb 1988 – Nov 1990OI
Cella, Edward profile iconSN/E3Feb 1988 – Jun 19893rd deckI was sad to leave so many friends behind. If I could do it all over again I would only ask for more time with my friends.
Robinson, Kelvine-4Feb 1988 –boswain
Dull, ChrisMSC (SW)Feb 4, 1988 – Nov 21, 1990S-2Awsome ship. The best ship I ever served on! Remember the Iowa 47 (God Bless you guys). I was an MS2, made MS1 onboard, made MSC in 2000.
Blaine, David profile iconRM3Feb 15, 1988 – Nov 18, 1990OCI started off in 1st Div and moved up into OC div, loved every minute of my time on her. It was a sad day when we lowered her flag for the last time. Not only did a storm mess up the pier side ceremony but just added to the sadness.
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Cole, Roland profile iconPC3Feb 26, 1988 – Oct 1990X-3Looking to reconnect with fellow sailors that server on the Uss Iowa from 88 til the decom in October 1990
Baron, JamesJOCS(SW)Mar 7, 1988 – Oct 30, 1990PAO
Peace, DavidBT3Mar 18, 1988 – Sep 25, 1990Bhope to run in to some very close dear friends.
Harris, LevesterSK3Apr 1988 – Dec 1990supply
Tennison, Robbie Aka ScrappyE-2/BTApr 8, 1988 – 1989B/Fuel oil/Water LabOne of the proudest moments in my life was when I walked aboard the Big Stick and requested to come aboard. I was now a Battleship Sailor!
Todd III, ErnestSK2May 8, 1988 – Feb 11, 19901ST AND SUPPLYPROUD TO HAVE SERVED ON THE BIG STICK WAS IN GUN TURRET 1 ON APRIL 19, 1989 MAY GOD BLESS THE IOWA 47 . I USE TO SING A LOT ON THE SHIP WITH TYRONE FOOLEY WHOM WAS ONE OF THE IOWA 47, HOWEVER SO MANY PRECIOUS MEMORIES OF A LOT OF GOOD SHIPM
Asmus, TroyMMFNMay 15, 1988 – Jun 8, 1990Engineering
Armstrong, Matthew ArmstrongLANCE CORPORAL USMCJun 10, 1988 – Jun 10, 1990Mar Det
Cutaia, FredDT3Jun 10, 1988 –Dental
Olter, WilfredmssrJul 27, 1988 –S2i will always be a BB61 sailor. Love and respect always to all my brothers.
Adams, Michael BM3Aug 1988 – Nov 19901st
Shorter, WillieSN/RM3 Aug 8, 1988 – Feb 11, 19911st Division and Radio Central OpsI was there during the turret explosion I will never forget my shipmates. "REMEMBER THE IOWA 47
Hinton, BobGMG2Aug 10, 1988 – Aug 9, 19913rd / G-4
Leonguerrero, VincentFC2Aug 24, 1988 – Apr 20, 1990FASecondary battery sky1,2 and 3.
Brister, Ron (Punky)EM3Sep 30, 1988 – Oct 1, 1990B, EB01. EI have some great memories of the guys I served with as well as a grand ship; that when it pulled into port all knew that a legend had arrived.
Belicek, GeorgeBT3Oct 1988 – Jul 1990EBO2 was my home on The Big Stick!!
Ortiz, "O"seamanOct 1988 – Oct 19901st divison (deck)The Uss Iowa was where i became a man, raised from the "Boogie Down Bronx". I miss her so, God Bless all my shipmates i helped carry out of the turret April 19 1989, Rest in Peace my Brothers. I will never forget.
Wilson, BulldogBM3Oct 1988 – Mar 19913RD. DECKLOOKING FOR MY CAWFEE CUP...... HIT ME UP IN E-MAIL & PUT IN THE BOX USS IOWA SO I DON'T SHIT CAN IT AS SPAM.... TURN 2 & GET HOT !!
Wilson, BulldogBM3Oct 1988 – Mar 19913RD
Scanio, BrianFIREMANOct 6, 1988 – Feb 22, 1990
Bolden, John "Yellowstone"E-3Nov 10, 1988 – Nov 13, 1990bsnmateI HAD SOME OF THE BEST AND WORST TIMES HERE I GREW UP WAS FORCED TO BE A MAN BUT THE ONLY THING I WOULD CHANGE DOES'NT NEED TO BE SAID I MISS EVERY SAILOR WHO SERVED AND EVERY BSN WHO CHIPPED AND REPAINTED .
Brown, James/ Jbonee4Nov 19, 1988 – Aug 20, 19901st
Lyngar, Kenneth LyngarMR2Nov 21, 1988 – Nov 28, 1995Mi was in EMO2 as a MM3 until decom then cross rated to MR my name is on the #2 main reduction gears it says the best put her to rest
Brooks, ChrisOSSNDec 1988 – Oct 1990OI
Miller, Stephen, SteveE-3Dec 1988 – May 19902ndOk, so I tried to steal a 55 ft yacht while ashore in Italy, what can I say? Rick Jackson is my hero. It's all gravy!
Haven, ChrisMS3Dec 1988 – Dec 1990S-2
Padgett, RichardICCDec 7, 1988 – Nov 1990EAwesome ship, lots of hard work, fantastic crew, would love to do another tour aboard this great ship
Roosa, LloydGMGSA-GMG3Dec 21, 1988 – Nov 20, 1990G-2 / G-4There were a lot of good crewmen who blessed her decks. We enjoyed our Battleship status. We had pride, and were the pride.
Estes, MichaelE-4/GMG3Dec 26, 1988 – Jun 27, 1990G-1I am a turrett one gunner, any crew members can e-mail me to talk

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