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USS Missouri (BB 63) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Missouri (BB 63). 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 480 crew members registered for the USS Missouri (BB 63).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1944 | 1945 – 1950 | 1951 – 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole, Jeffrey | FC3 | Sep 1900 – Feb 1992 | F-3 | Sky 1 LPO, Weapons phone talker for GQ, |
| Blanding, Rodney | E3 | Sep 11, 1900 – Mar 8, 1992 | Sh | I went from a southern young man to a well traveled shell back sailor above this I met some of the best friends of my life during my shirt tour this exoerience made me the man I am today 205 586-4767 |
| Sztenderowicz, John | GUNNERS MATE | 1941 – 1945 | My grandfather served on the ship during WWII. He was also there when the Japanese gave up. I followed in his footstep my also serving in the Navy. Sorry to say but he died before I was born, but he still lives inside of me. | |
| Bonner, Norman J | S1c | 1941 – 1946 | ? | My grandfather served proudly aboard the Missouri, He was assigned to a turret gun, and was present at the signing. |
| Henry-riker, Janice | SK2 | 1941 – 1945 | storekeeper | My late father served (Michael P. Henry). He passed in 1963 and soon thereafter I became obsessed with Mighty Mo.If anyone out there knew my Pop-feel free to contact me. His nickname was "Murph" from Nwk. N.J. |
| Gurtner, Albert | gunners mate | Jan 1941 – Sep 1945 | 1st | my uncle al was on the missouri not sure of his rank or division or anything like that. dont know what they are cause i am in the army but just wanted to put his name down because i love him and very proud of what he did |
| Rosenberg, Mickey | CTC | Jun 5, 1941 – Nov 2, 1945 | Gunnery - Mount #2 | Departed USS New Mexico - Atlantic Fleet. Ordered to Naval Gun Factory, Washington DC. Accompanied 16"x50 rifles to Brooklyn Navy Yard, NY. Installed same, and served through WW-2 in Mount #2. Retired in NY 1945 |
| Williamson, William T | 1942 – | |||
| Smith, Arlie, Sr | M/3CA | 1942 – 1946 | Mail Room | I am submitting my father's name, as he was so proud to have been aboard the Missouri during the Japanese surrender 9/2/45. If anyone knew him, please contact me. |
| Topol, Cyrus | GM1C | Mar 1942 – Oct 1945 | My grandfather passed away June 13, 2008 at age 96. He always spoke passionately about his time on the Mighty Mo. In charge of gun mount 3. Could see the "hairs on the back of MacArthur's neck" during the Japanese surrender ceremony. | |
| Bardsley, Raymond | RM2 | 1943 – Oct 15, 1945 | My father passed away in 1983. I wanted to add him to this list. He was on Admiral Halsey's flag. When Halsey commanded the Missouri my father was with him. He was also present at the surrender. We have very nice original photos | |
| Hall, William | GUNNERS MATE 3RD CLASS | 1943 – Mar 16, 1946 | 7th | |
| Eayrs, Clem | Gunners Mate | 1943 – 1945 | unknown | My Dad, Clem Eayrs, was aboard the MO when the peace treaty with Japan was signed. He died in 1983. I do not know the exact dates of his service. If anyone has details, I would be very interested in hearing from you. |
| Simmons, Benny | n/a | 1943 – 1945 | n/a | my grandpa told us he lied about his age to join, and we believe he changed his name as well, he was from alabama/ illinois, i would like to know more about him, if he told anybody his real name |
| Biggs, China | Gunnersmate First Class | Jun 10, 1943 – Oct 10, 1945 | Armoment | Served in south Pacific past in 1977 |
| Moskowitz, Samuel | Wtc | Jul 10, 1943 – Nov 21, 1946 | Water tender ?Boilerman | Deceased 1955 Information added by son. Art Moskowitz HM2 Uss Thetis Bay Lph 6 |
| Short, George Palmer | SEAMAN FIRST CLASS | Sep 16, 1943 – Mar 23, 1946 | 8th | |
| Bauer, Luke | 1944 – | |||
| Henry, Michael P. | SK/2 | 1944 – 1945 | My father passed away in 1963, but I wanted to add his name | |
| Haspert, Edward | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | 1944 – | My grandfather Served aboard the Mighty Mo at the tail end of the war. Don't know a lot about it, but Suffice to say I stand in his shoes today as a Sailor in the United States Navy. Anyone who knew my grandfather please contact me. Thank you. | |
| Sweeney, Thomas Sweeney | THOMAS SWEENEY | 1944 – 1945 | My father served aboard 1944-1945. He was from So. Boston/Cambridge, MA. In 11th Divn with Joe Leonard also from Cambridge | |
Brodt, Leonard  | Seaman 2nd class | 1944 – May 1946 | 11th Division Anti Aircaft Gunnry | I was on quad 14 and a first loader on barrel numbe 3 and my gun captain was Caron from Sanford Maine and I also remember Sulivanwho was a first loader on barrel number 4 and on quad 17 was Alexander J Wysocki of Meridan |
| Phillips, George | 1944 – | Searching for crew member Sparkman, James from Detroit, Michigan James was 19 years old in 1944. Originally trained in Morro Bay, California. Best friend was William King. | ||
| Blake, Bernard | 1944 – 1945 | I wanted my Dad's name to appear on the list. He witnessed the surrender and was proud to be on the Missouri. | ||
| Ford, Raymond | GUNNERS MATE | 1944 – 1945 | My dad served and I wanted to add him. He died in 1982. | |
| Graham, James Thomas (Jt Or Jim) | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | 1944 – Oct 1945 | served on BB-63 from1944 Brooklyn Naval Shipyard until October, 1945. If anyone knew him, please contact me (his son) via email. | |
| Duclos, Raymond (Duke) | S1?Gunners mate | 1944 – 1945 | unknown | Ray Duclos was my Dad.He passed away in 1982.I was only 22 and he was only 56.I lost my Mom the year before.Tough stuff.I miss them every day.My Dad was a brave and courageous man his whole life.PT boats & The Mighty Mo! |
| Kypke, Rodman | LT | 1944 – 1944 | SC | My father was a crew member on BB 63 when she was originally commissioned, thus a plankowner. Later transferred to USS Oakland; anchored in Tokyo Bay, close to the Mighty Mo, witnessed the surrender ceremony. |
| Nemeth, Joe | Seaman 1st. class | 1944 – 1945 | 40 mm | Wondering about old shipmate Marko Clauser. Was also gunner's mate. He was from Colorado. Any information...please pass along to jnemeth1876@sptc.net. |
| Horowitz, Elliot | V6 | 1944 – 1945 | Medical | I am registering my father who was a medic on the Missouri and witnessed the signing of the peace treaty with Japan. My email address is listed but I know my 90 year old dad would love to hear from shipmates. |
| Bailey, Robert | Captain | 1944 – 1949 | Army | |
| Chipman, Dale | Not sure | Jan 1, 1944 – Jan 1, 1946 | Dont know | My grandfather Dale Chipman from Kalamazoo,Mi served on the Missouri he witnessed the signing. He never talked about it with any one. Not sure what yrs he served. Any one with information please contact me |
| Tomlinson, Richard | sailor | Jan 18, 1944 – Jun 11, 1946 | navy | My father was on USS Missouri in boiler room during Korean War |
| Brodt, Leonard | Seaman 2nd Class | Mar 17, 1944 – May 13, 1946 | 11th Anti Aircraft Gunnery | I remember My Gun Captain, Mr Caron from Sanford Maine and Mr Sullivan from Indian Head Maryland who worked barrel #4 I worked barrel #3 on quad 14 And also want to mention Mr A.J. Wysocki from Meridan Conn who should |
| Boyle, Leo | CHIEF FIRE CONTROLMAN | May 1944 – May 1946 | Ordinance and Fire Control | My Father served aboard the "Mighty Mo" during WW II and was aboard at Tokyo Bay. He supervised the installation and alignment of the fire control and fire control equipment at Brooklyn Navy Yd when she was comm. He passed March 1974. |
| Mietlicki, John M. "moe" | STORE KEEPER | Jun 1944 – Dec 1945 | My Dad just died July 20, 2007. In conversation with him, he told me he was assigned on the Mighty Mo, after "D" day( USS Corry sank, Normandy Beach). He was on first sea trails, He had enough points to serve out his enlistment state side | |
| Nogowski, Daniel / Nogo | mate 1 st class | Jun 1944 – 1946 | gunner | i am david nogowski son of daniel nogowski who was a 50 caliper pom pom gunner on starbor side when ship was attacked by kamakasi dad went threw pannama canal and was there at the signing of peace treaty |
| Spencer, Richard M | MM2C | Jun 1944 – 1946 | Engineering | This was my Uncle, a Machinist Mate on the Missouri. He was on her when the Peace Treaty was signed. I asked if he was topside during the signing, he said no , 'someone' had to keep the ship running & too much brass up |
| Zwickel, Jacob | Seaman 1st Class | Jun 11, 1944 – Nov 5, 1945 | Unknown | My father,JacobZwickelwasaboardthe USSMissourifromcommissionthroughthesigningoftheInstrumentsofSurrender. RecdAmericanAreaCampaignAward,AsiaticPacificAreaRibbon-2Stars&HonorableServiceLapelButton. Jacob died 28 June 1982 |
| Brewer, Emmuel | CPO1C | Sep 1944 – Nov 1946 | First | My name is Michael Brewer and I am a retired USA LTC. I am adding my father, CPO Emmuel "Randy" Brewer to the crew list. Dad served on the Mighty Moe 1944-46. |
| Miller, Arthur V | MACHINIST 1ST CLASS | Oct 15, 1944 – Dec 15, 1945 | Machinist | I can remember the day I was released from the Mighty Mo but don't quite remember the boarding date. The date the treaty was signed I drew engine duty. |
| Stone, Jack Duwayne | Ensign | Nov 6, 1944 – Apr 20, 1945 | FM | |
| Vecchio, Guido | S2/c | Dec 1944 – May 1946 | 8th division, and then S division | Hello to all of my Missouri shipmates who are still around. I don't remember too much about the ship, but what I do is all positive. I remember the suicide plane and the kamikaze. I remember that we only had 1 casualty. |
| Borg, James Elwood | Corporal | Dec 15, 1944 – Jan 24, 1946 | 9 | My dad, James Elwood Borg, was a Marine aboard the Mo from San Francisco until she got back to NYC after the surrender. He saw it all. |
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