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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 – 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathey, Carl | LCDR | 1969 – 1973 | Navigation | AFRS-1 USS Edsel Ops Boss |
| Edward, Clement | 1969 – 1971 | Looking to find someone that either knew me or has the year book for the USS Okinawa for that time. | ||
| Larsen, Nels | QM3 | 1969 – 1970 | Quartermaster | Love to hear from anyone that served on this great ship. Put a lot of miles on the ole gal in Vietnam. I remember the big storm also, hard to forget that one. No Radar, loran, no stars we went on dead recking. New Zealand was also a great place. |
| Kieffer, Phil | ABF-3 | 1969 – 1970 | V-4 | Great crew, great ports, nasty storms, don't miss the rainy season. Two cruises to Vietnam ( Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club ). Saw a diversity of life that makes me appreciate where and how I live. |
| Poulos, Jr., Peter A. "Sneaky Pete" | 1969 – | |||
| Zarella, William | RM 2 | 1969 – | ||
| Greenwald, Tim | E-3 | 1969 – 1970 | ASM | |
| Walley, Larry | E3 | 1969 – 1970 | AIRDALE | |
| Luisi, Frank | SM3 | 1969 – 1972 | Signalman | |
| Kluesener, Paul | QM3 | 1969 – 1972 | Navigation | If you remember me from the Navy, please contact me about other QM's. Retired pipefitter!! |
| Schultz, Donald | HM2 | 1969 – 1970 | Medical | |
| Hayes, Richard | SF-3 | Jan 1969 – Dec 1970 | Engineering | Good friends, some good times, remember feeling great pride serving my Country in Vietnam. Would like to hear from friends and crew. |
| Stice, Terry J. | QM3 | Jan 1, 1969 – Dec 31, 1970 | Ship's Company for 6 months then Comphibron 5 until departure | |
| Hall, David "Mid-rat" | ABH-3 | Feb 1969 – Mar 1971 | V-1/V-3 | Many memories have been forgotten after 36 years, except crossing the equater after Auckland, NZ |
| Minella, Dennis | PN2 | Feb 1969 – Feb 1971 | Some of the best times were aboard the Okinawa. I went to Subic Bay, Hong Kong and New Zealand. I remember the Storm of All Time and crossing the equator for the first time. I worked in the Legal Office and I was the Ops YN for a while. | |
| Causey, John | E7 | Feb 1969 – Mar 12, 1970 | V4 | Does anyone know the whereabouts of Albert Moore or a helicopter pilot with the last name Kittykit? |
| Supnet, Manuel / Manny | PN1 | Mar 1969 – May 1971 | LPH-3 | |
Kelly, Thomas  | Ltjg | Mar 3, 1969 – Mar 1, 1972 | Operations (OI) | |
| Erwin, Ron | BT3 | Mar 13, 1969 – Jun 1, 1972 | "B" | I would like to hear from any of the old gang in "B" div.or any snipes from other Div's. I lost touch with everyone and would like to hear back, good times at Subic Bay, Hong Konk, New Zeland, exciting to be in on Apollo 15 recovery. |
| Poe, Stephen | Mar 15, 1969 – Oct 10, 1972 | SH 3 | ||
| Diggins, William | RMSN | Mar 16, 1969 – Sep 16, 1969 | COMMUNICATIONS (RADIOMAN) | SERVED ABOARD THE OKI 3 DURING OPERATION EAGER PURSUIT 1 AND 2 AND DARING REBEL. TRANSFERRED TO GUNBOAT DUTY SCHOOL THAN TO VIETNAM FOR 2 TOURS. CAN BE REACHED AT SERIOUSHEAT@AOL.COM. |
| Zahm, Shayne (Pat) | E-3 | Apr 1969 – Sep 1970 | V-1 V-3 PRIMARY | To all those in the V-3 paint locker...I never did "OD" Still laugh about those times, and the dayglo posters. Where did everyone go? |
| Robinson, Dennis | DPSN | Apr 24, 1969 – Jan 23, 1973 | S-7 | worked in S-7 Division as well as a white shirt up in air ops. Am interested in touching base with Phil Davis, Mike Sorenson & LTJG Steven White. Am also looking for Rich Frey & Steve Miller from HMM #164. |
| Mitcham, Michael | Seaman | May 1969 – Dec 1970 | S-3 | I was on the ship during the fire, the "Shellback" ceremony, The storm three days out of New Zealand, liberty in New Zealand, liberty in Subic Bay with a buddy Stephen Poe (got pics) of us with a couple "ladys". |
| Wilson, Brian (Bc) | E3 | May 15, 1969 – Dec 10, 1970 | ACRS | Good Memories, Good Crew. Hey Captain Huff! |
| Foret Sr., Kenneth | AIRMAN | May 25, 1969 – Dec 10, 1970 | Weather | |
| Eichner, Larry....(Ike) | RM-3 | Jun 8, 1969 – Oct 16, 1972 | comm. | |
| Poulos, Jr., Peter A. "Sneaky Pete" | ASM-2 | Jun 17, 1969 – Dec 12, 1970 | Air V-6 (GSE) | Had a great time! Met lots of great friends! Saw lots of places. New Zealand...Ahhhhhh! Whoa, the Storm, Yikes, the FIRE. Took the family aboard when she was in Portland in the 80's. "Rest In Peace", Ol' Girl. Sad to see you go |
| Schwager, Earl | SN | Jul 1969 – Aug 1971 | COMPHIBRON5 | Served as Ops Yeoman |
| Morris, Harry Skip | ABF3 | Aug 1969 – Dec 1970 | AO | |
| Long, Martin | L CRP | Aug 1, 1969 – Aug 14, 1971 | 1st B 9th Marines A co. | I'm looking for anyone who remembers me.Having trouble with Agent Orange claim. Also, miss the guys I was there with. Contact me at Martyfamplumb@aol.com or call 215-271-2910. |
| Hanshew, Arthur | bt3 | Aug 12, 1969 – Oct 24, 1971 | b-div | |
| Clement, Edward | E-3 | Aug 25, 1969 – Jan 12, 1971 | 2nd | I like to hear from someone who knows me.My # (209) 533-3928 need help with va claim contact radclem@sbcglobal.net |
| Jones, Ted | SA/SN/YN 3 | Sep 1969 – Feb 1972 | Fox and X | |
| Branham, Guy (Gommer) | SN | Sep 6, 1969 – Mar 4, 1971 | OI | I served on the OKI-Boat in the best division ever. I was checking out the ships history last year, can't believe it was sank. I had a bad weekend thinking about. |
| Meister, Dan | AE2 | Sep 8, 1969 – Dec 11, 1971 | V-6 | Served 3 WestPacs. Was a part of the ships Helo crew and have some great memories flying mail runs and Holy Helo. New Zealand will be my best memory. |
| Walker, Ted | ET1 | Sep 10, 1969 – Jun 28, 1972 | OE | Now she rests quietly |
| Fennell, Reggie | SK3 | Oct 1969 – Dec 1971 | Supply S-1 | Apollo 15, New Zealand, Japan, fire off San Diego, where are all the Supply guys? |
| Anderson, H.b. Andy | DT 2 | Oct 1, 1969 – Dec 10, 1970 | DENTAL | Caught ship in dry dock.Remember the big fire off the coast.The big storm to N Zealand & crossing the equator. good times liberty with PH3 Green, Chico &HM1 Alvarez dinner in Manila and Tokoyo.Remember MASH at SUBIC |
| Spears, Charles | RM3 | Nov 29, 1969 – Dec 13, 1970 | CR | Some great guys, some great travel, the Big Storm, New Zealand. I wonder where everybody is today? |
| West, Bill | MM3 | Dec 2, 1969 – Dec 11, 1970 | Engineering | |
| Loan, Dave Van | ETN2 | Dec 10, 1969 – Dec 10, 1972 | Operations | |
| Fatello, Ralph | E-3 L/CPL | Dec 10, 1969 – Dec 11, 1970 | I was a Marine Grunt 0311 who served with Fox 2/9 3rd MarDiv looking for anyone who remembers time spent in Republic of Philippines . Also looking for someone who may have photos of time spent out in the bush and any photos off the coast of Vietnam | |
| Shubert, Alan | EM2 | Dec 12, 1969 – Apr 14, 1970 | Master at Arms |
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