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USS Okinawa (LPH 3) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Okinawa (LPH 3). 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 1208 crew members registered for the USS Okinawa (LPH 3).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1962 | 1963 – 1964 | 1965 – 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 – 1975 | 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 – now

Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
McKnight, Thomas	RD3	1965 – 1966	OE	Radar operations Bridge/CIC communicator for GQ. Had bird's eye view of all flight operations -- Great duty station
Guida, Robert	AVIATION BOATSWAIN\'S MATE	1965 –	V3	COMPHIBRON 5
Tallant, Bob	MM3	1965 – 1968	m
Cross, Harry	HN	1965 – 1966	Medical	It was a terrific ship with fantastic men on her. One such guy I want to mention as he fell over the side near Gitmo & died, Since he can't add his name as a part of ship's company. Herbert Ashley Monroe.
Thompson, Al	BT2	1965 – 1967	B Division	I am looking for people that remember our first real GQ. My memory is around midnite on May 16th . We were on the Dmz for Uncle Ho;s birthday and two torpedo boats from the North came down but were dealt with quickly.
Goodman, Wayne	AG3	1965 – 1965	Ops
Bische, John	ELECTRICIAN EM E5	Apr 1965 – Aug 1968	Engineering	I would like to get in touch or hear from Navy Mates. Like to hear from anyone that would like to share storeis.
Tallant, Bob	MM3	Apr 1965 – Aug 28, 1968	m
Tallant, Bob	MM3	Apr 1965 – Aug 28, 1968	m
Howland, Ed	SN	May 1965 – May 1967	RM
Chime, Larry	LT(jg)	May 15, 1965 – Jan 5, 1968	Operations	I recall with great affection my time aboard the Okinawa. I still today see a number of shipmates on a regular basis.
Smith, Brian	LT jg	Jun 1965 – May 1968	Engineering (m
Dale, Martin	RM2	Jun 1, 1965 – Jan 1, 1967	Communications	Made a couple of Carib cruises, refit in Phila Shipyard (SW Philly Rocked then!), Miami PR event. Sorry I ever left her for USS Pocono, Comphiblant flagship. Missed CMAA's not-so-subtle reminders to get a haircut.
McColley, Jerry 'Mac"	YN-3	Jul 3, 1965 – Dec 12, 1966	x
Zareski, Stephen E. (Skip)	ABHAN	Aug 1965 – Oct 24, 1966	V-3	At anchor off Veaques a helicopter crashed into the starboard side just aft the elevator. Three Marines lost.
Croley, John	ADR3	Sep 1965 – Jan 18, 1966	Engine Build up shop	Caught ship in San Juan, Cruised back to Norfolk and then to Philly for refitting. Spent my "extension" time there as last Navy experience.
Whitmire, William	LT	Sep 1965 – Jul 1968	Weapons	Gun Boss, Sea Detail OOD,General Quarters OOD Returned to Florida And retired from Lockeed Martin in 1992
Audet, Richard	LI3	Nov 1965 – Mar 1967
Panik, Dennis /denny	E3 SK	Nov 1965 – Jun 11, 1966	Supply	was a storekeeper worked general store room.like to remenber the guys i worked with.worked under Chief Gray, Marty Lafevre SK2
Lee, Larry	SN	Nov 9, 1965 – Aug 1969	1st. Division	Made a lot of great friends on the Great Okinawa, would sure be nice to know where they are today. I'm retired and loving it.We covered a lot of Ocean and went through the Panama Canal! God Bless America!
Urban, Richard	qm3	Nov 11, 1965 – Feb 1967	navigation
Easley, Larry	ABF3	Dec 1965 – Nov 1968	V4 fuels	Came to the Okie via duty swap from U.S.S. Guadalcanal. Went thru the ditch to the Pacific fleet and on to Viet Nam. Married. 10 Children. All between 11-40. Presently hold four World Land Speed records at Bonneville Salt Flats.
Kirk, Jim/rocky	mm3	Dec 1965 – Oct 30, 1968	m
Hoover, Don	ATC	Dec 15, 1965 – Feb 15, 1967	Hangar Deck V-6	At anchor off Veaques a helicopter crashed into the starboard side just aft the elevator. Three Marines lost. tied up at the Army piers in Old SanJuan and liberty at The Antillies bar. dhoover@wildblue.net
Brittt, Andrew	rd3	Dec 17, 1965 – Oct 7, 1967	OI	did lot of radar nav off coast of nam, left ship in nam and flew back to states from Danang all records lost having trouble proving i was on the ground in nam for agent orange claim
Alvers, Ken	SHIPFITTER 2ND CLASS	Dec 24, 1965 – Oct 18, 1969	Below Decks	I missed a lot between 18-21 back home, but I miss my shipmates even more. Great Memories. Would like to hear from you. Keep On Steaming.
Welch, Earl	E5	1966 – 1967		v1 division
Dennis, Young		1966 –		I am leaving my Dad's name on here in his memory. He was a proud navy man and a good hell raiser! If anyone remembers my dad please drop a line.
Seymour, William	AMS-3	1966 – Aug 24, 1968	V-6	I worked on Naval & Marine Helicopters that was serving in combat in the years 1967 & 68. The Marine Corp put me in for a meritious award which I received from the Navy. Marine Squadron #265. Great men.
Owens, Kenneth	RD2	1966 – 1970	Op	Great experience aboard the Oki boat. Times and friends I will never forget.
Keenan, Jim	LTJG	Jan 1966 – May 1967	Supply	Served as Asst. Supply Officer, Disbursing, Crew's Mess and Officer's Mess during '66 winter Philly Shipyard overhaul, Gtmo trials, Carribean deployment, Panama Canal Transit, WestPac deployment for compbat through May 1967 then NSA DaNang
Ryan, Gary	GMG3	Jan 1966 – Oct 1967	Fox
Sanchelli, Mike	PN2	Jan 10, 1966 – Sep 16, 1968	X	Spent 66 on the East coast, went thru the canal and did the entire westpac cruise along with the Apollo pickup in early 68, missed seeing all of my shipmates at the reunion a few years ago in Kansas City
Pentecost, Bill	HM2	Feb 17, 1966 – Feb 3, 1968	H	How to describe two of the most intense years of your life? First ship, great record, great crew. Caught her out of Philly yds, gitmo, thru ditch to Pac. Viet Nam..casualites my job. At Decommissioning. Sad. Sunk? Better than razor blades;
Watson, Kenneth	PO3	Mar 1966 – Oct 1, 1969	V-3	Looking for Al Wilkins
Parish, Stan/turbo	MM 3	Apr 9, 1966 – Oct 6, 1969	engineering m	Sure miss shipmates excluding officers Man what a way to grow up 17 to 30 in 30 seconds mag 16 Danang real trip all ports call we drank it all have San Magoo on me ! rem. me holler back i`ll do same
Labelle, Al	PN3	Apr 11, 1966 – Dec 15, 1967	X	They sunk the ship. Are they crazy? I learned more during the time spent on the Okinawa than I ever did in school. I got to see the world for free. If it was not for the field days and inspections, the Navy may have been a career.
Ellis, Cecil	AG3	May 1966 – Mar 1967	OA	A real learning experience for a new AG!
Duchene, Bob Duke)	QM3	Jun 1966 – Nov 1969	navigation	loved everything about my time on the OKI boat but gitmo
Riley, Robert	EM3	Jun 20, 1966 – Dec 19, 1967	E	Great times seeing so many interesting places in such a short time. So many great friends along the way.
Parish, Stanley W (Turbo)	E4	Jul 1, 1966 – Oct 9, 1969	M	Really miss shipmates both Navy and Marines. I was not too fond of Officers. Would love to hear from anyone from that time that made it home. (by the way Charles, you instigated Dockery's butt whipping)
Doyle, Grady	ATN-2	Jul 3, 1966 – May 24, 1968	V-6	Okinawa conducted amphibious combat operations in Vietnan (Apr 28-Oct 31,1967). A good ship, good sailors & marines!
Teal, Don	LT (MC)	Jul 23, 1966 – Jun 29, 1968	H	One of the most challenging two years of my life. A great ship and great shipmates and great corpsmen! Lot's of both fond recollections and painful memories of the marines serving with us.
Dallmann, Ewald (Ed)	YN2	Aug 20, 1966 – Apr 7, 1969	COMPHIBRON 5	I was on the staff during WESTPAC in 67 and Fall of 68 to Spring of 69 when I flew back to San Diego to spend 3 months working for a finance company as part of project transition my last 3 mo. in Navy. Never forget it:).
McClellan, Jim	FN	Sep 1966 – Sep 1968	B	Had a great time aboard. She was a great lady.
Murphy, Frank	FN	Sep 1966 – Feb 1969	E	What a time in my life,so young( if only I knew what I know now.) Great memories and great shipmates. I'd do over again. Vietnam tours,Subic Bay etc:
Tucker, Larry	e1	Sep 1966 – Jun 28, 1967	deck division 1&2	anybody did Wes Pack in 1967 aboard Okinawa please contact me, Larry Tucker. 760-746-8502
Watt, Darryl	PC3	Sep 1966 – Sep 1968	Admin (X Div)	I was assigned to Communications (CR Div) when I came onboard, then was "volunteered" for the signal bridge. Changed rates on the WESTPAC cruise, went to X Div. & the Post Office. Lot of Great Friends & Good Times
Merimonde, Joe	RM2	Sep 3, 1966 – Oct 4, 1967	CR	What a lady, had a great time on board. I miss the guys and wish I could find some and have a reunion. Many great times on board.
Gerke, Richard	GMG3	Sep 20, 1966 – Apr 28, 1968	Fox	First sea duty tour, many good memories. Went back to Viet Nam for two more tours in the mobile riverine forces. I am retired now, and live in the mountains of western North Carolina. Wish everyone well.
Wall, Roy (Bulkhead)	RD 3	Oct 1966 – Sep 1968	OI	Can't believe they sunk such a "gallant" lady.Left Nrflk my b-day 66/Thru ditch;Nam 67/KOs Icecream on midwtch/Capt.Alex walking in on us (and helping himself) Ron Roy's gedunk drawer/Cotton in DRT gears during MANOVERBRD/Runt/CrzyCaza
Davenport, Chuck	FTG3	Oct 1966 – Feb 1968	fox	Looking for proof of the beach party the crew and marines had with the other ships in our squadron during the summer of 67. Any one who was there please provide name and email, thanks. I believe it was on Aug 3rd and 4
Springvloed, Roger	SN	Oct 2, 1966 – Oct 2, 1968	1st	I met a lot of great people and have fond memories of that time.I would love to here from anybody from the proud lady of the pacific.
Jancik, Gary P.	MM3	Oct 18, 1966 – Sep 15, 1968	Engineering	It was 2 years of my life I'll always remember. The best bunch of guys you'd every want to meet. I'd like to Thank all of guys on the Okinawa for being a part of my life.Specially "M"Division!
Berkowitz, Lowell	LI3	Nov 1966 – Aug 16, 1968	X	Was great going through the Panama Canal and R& R in Hawaii. Plus making a lot of good friends.
Ortega, Ramon (Ray)	E3	Nov 1966 – May 1968	A Division	Mr Watts, how r u?. I,m one of your old buddies. I remember the karate classes. I used to hang out a lot with Garder and Duncan. rayovacjr@yahoo.com 3115 Eads, El Paso Tx 79935 (915-591-7701) Miss the good old times
Ison, Tim	QM3	Nov 20, 1966 – Jul 15, 1968	NAVIGATION	HAD A GREAT TIME,GOOD SHIPMATES, TRANSFERED TO THE KEMPER CTY LST 854 IN SUBIC BAY 1968 WENT BACK TO NAM FOR SOME RIVER RUNS, GOT OUT IN FEB 69. PRESENTLY LIVING IN RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO.
Hale, Alfred	PN3	Dec 1966 – Dec 1967	X
Hale, Alfred	PN3	Dec 1966 – Dec 18, 1967	X

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