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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 1205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins, Daniel Collins | PN2 | 1974 – 1977 | Personnel | A really great ship and crew. I will never forget Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind. Too many good times - a life well lived. |
| Viets, Mark | HT-3 | 1974 – 1977 | R/B | Some of the best of times. West-Pacs and Shell-Back initiations good people and parties.Viet-Nam, Subic, Japan, Australia,Sigapore,Korea etc...I was happy to hear she was hard to put down. Will miss her |
| Todd, Norm | MM3 | 1974 – 1977 | Engineering | Many good times two West Pacs shell back initiation. I didnt know it at the time but the time aboard the Oki boat was a big part of my life. Being a hole snipe taught me a lot. |
| Russell, Rick | MM2 | Jan 1, 1974 – Jul 29, 1977 | M | Living in Dallas TX now. I worked down in the engine room. Would like to hear from some old friends again. |
| Collins, Daniel | PN2 | Jan 15, 1974 – Jun 15, 1976 | Personnel | I served aboard for Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind, the U.S. Withdrawal from Vietnam and Cambodia. Best time of my life. I even use our running club name, Galloping Gators for my e-mail address. Love to hear from my shipmates. |
| Cox, Stephen D. | SK2 | Feb 3, 1974 – Oct 20, 1977 | Supply | |
| Fults, Leonard | YN | Mar 1974 – Jan 1976 | OI | Served and partied with Guy Wallace, Gary Burt, Floyd (Pee Wee) Neupert, Gil Pearson, Jim Huffman,Gary (Pete) Peters, Al Denoto, Bill (Remo) Klobucar, Dave Bonner and many others. It wasn't just a job, IT WAS AN ADVENTURE!!! |
| Cowell, Ray | RM2 | Mar 20, 1974 – Jul 1, 1977 | CR | they sunk the Proud Lady, strange feeling felt upon finding out ... Mr. Morgan and Butch "Thanks" ... |
Cox, Stephen  | E4 | Apr 1974 – Oct 23, 1977 | Supply S-1 GSK | |
| Driscoll, Jim | CPL | Apr 29, 1974 – Apr 29, 1980 | Recall Operation Frequent Wind and Eagle Pull. Also Great Liberty calls in PI. Watched em push the choppers off the ship. Chasing some away because they was all trying to land at same time. Assisted people onto choppers from embassy grounds | |
| Morris, Jim........raz | RM | May 1974 – Sep 1977 | CR | Good Times, some really great people....still see a few of the guys from the old days....Joe Gillis, Roy Kinsey..even heard from Chuck Boyce....livin in NJ these days Retiried from the Jersey City Fire Dept 2010...RAZ |
| Viquez, Luis | BM3 | May 3, 1974 – Aug 14, 1979 | 2 ND | |
| Meyer, Dave | CORPORAL 0331 | Jun 1974 – Sep 1974 | Westpac 1974, think I became a Shellback on the flightdeck near Singapore while with Alpha Company BLT 1/4, rode two LPH "Gator boats" that cruse, LPH 3 & LPH 11 | |
| Mardis, Jim | AKAA-AK2 | Jul 1, 1974 – Dec 30, 1977 | S-6 | Retired as CWO3, SC,USN in 1996 |
| Akers, John (Bob) | CDR SC | Aug 1974 – Aug 1975 | SUPPLY DEPARTMENT | 1975 "the Year of the Okinawa" Frequent Wind, Eagle Pull & MAYAGUEZ rescue assist, and the Awardng of the SUPPLY BLUE E. |
| Merritt, George | LPH-3 | Aug 10, 1974 – Mar 24, 1978 | V-4 | |
| Meador, Dave | ABF-3 | Aug 15, 1974 – Jun 24, 1976 | Aviation Fuels | Served with pride and had the best time. Great guys we grapes were. We were the best. That gold "E" looked perfect above the purple shirt locker. |
| Schaefer, Bruce | FTG | Sep 1974 – Mar 22, 1977 | Weapons | Great time as young man .Terrific experience |
| Jennings, Carl | SN / LI3 NAVY AMBASSADOR | Oct 1974 – Jun 1, 1977 | 2nd , X | Great ship,was w/ the fall of Cam. and Saigon in 75" Got recalled for D.Storm in 90" seen her in Subic Bay. And again befor they sunk her in 2001 off of Calif. Very Sad. Carl Jennings owner Peony Park 402-391-6253 |
| Ramirez, Joseph | DT3 | Nov 1, 1974 – Sep 30, 1977 | Dental | Would like to contact anyone from Dental or Medical during the Evac of 75 |
| Whitham, Mike | EN/FN | Nov 22, 1974 – Sep 17, 1976 | A Boat Shop | Anyone out there? Would love to hear from you |
| Whitham, Mike | EN/FN | Nov 22, 1974 – Sep 6, 1976 | A Boat Shop | Anyone out there? Would to hear from you |
| Simmons, Young L.a. Or Eli | E-3 | Nov 22, 1974 – Aug 22, 1975 | deck | i used to hang out Roy aka rooster Bee Bee& Brooks |
| Smith, Mark / Maddog | HT2 | Dec 1974 – Feb 1979 | R | |
| Plasek, Raymond (Boot) | PNSN | Dec 10, 1974 – Sep 23, 1976 | Personnel | Was on the Okie with Leonard Fults and the rest who did Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind. All of that was a memory to remember. Did anyone make it to the Arch in St. Louis? rwplasek9932@att.net .......get in touch |
| Lovecchio, Don | AA - ABF2 | 1975 – 1977 | V-4 | |
| Cotton, Patrick | PFC | 1975 – 1975 | USMC | Served under Capt Betta USMC in S-4 during BLT 2/4 out of Okinawa. Participated in Eagle Pull, Frequent Wind, and I think Mayaquez (Don't really remember that one though, maybe I wasn't there). Let me know. |
| McGrew, Randy-arkey | en 3 | 1975 – 1976 | A- boat shop | |
| Dobson, Michael, Mango Lo Poo | HT 3 | 1975 – 1979 | R division | |
| Allen, Linn | LPH-3 | Jan 1975 – Jun 1977 | E | I grew up alot. Very nostalgic periiod of my life - still. |
| Ross, Dave, Aka "shorty" | HTFN3 | Jan 1975 – May 1978 | R | Great to see the names of some of the great guys I served with. Sorry to see the ol' "Oki Boat" go the way she did but glad to read it took a lot to sink her. |
| Stanley, Robert/bob/stan | E-4 / AMH-3 | Jan 5, 1975 – Sep 5, 1975 | V-1/ ABM flightdeck | Remember Frequent wind, Eagle pull,72 hours in the tower, and being run over by oki-3 just before going into Cambodia.The P.I., Singapore, and working with the refugees in Subic. A ship and crew i will never forget. We need a reunion. |
| Stanley, Robert/bob/stan | AMH-3 | Jan 5, 1975 – Sep 5, 1975 | Air Tower | Have a many good memories with this crew. Most I will remember being run over by the ch46 Oki-3 |
| Penrod, Derk | e3 | Jan 20, 1975 – Jul 20, 1978 | machinist mate | Remember Bradley, Barto, Frenchy, Conitzer, Russell, Lloyd, Had a good time in the PI and Australia "shell back". Used to visit in the BT's uptakes!, and above the evaporators and shaft alley! Hope you guys will contact |
| Jones, Steve | E-3 | Feb 1975 – Sep 1976 | Hanger Deck | Worked for Chief Grizzle |
| Cochrane, Kenneth "Doc" | HM-3 | Feb 1975 – Feb 1977 | medical | Just looking for any photos from the E-Vacs operations of '75 Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind. I served as a Corpsman on the USS Okinawa during the events ( too busy sewing people up to take pictures ) |
| Baker, Cpl Garland | cpl | Feb 10, 1975 – Feb 10, 1976 | usmc | had a great time 1976 |
| Schuetz, Larry | SK2 | Feb 15, 1975 – Jun 6, 1976 | Supply | Participated in Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind. |
| Jennings, Mark | PCSN | Feb 18, 1975 – Jul 10, 1976 | The Okinawa was my first assignment. I remember operations Eagle Pull & Frequent Wind Vividly. | |
| Woerner, David | LTJG | Apr 1975 – Jul 1975 | Staff of Commander, Task Group 76.4 for evacuation of South Viet-Nam | |
| Greenly, Richard G | ASH2 | Apr 1975 – Nov 1976 | aimd | |
| Rance, Gary | ms3 | Apr 2, 1975 – 1977 | supply | some days I wish I had it to do again |
| Hudson, Kenneth | RM2 | Apr 14, 1975 – Oct 23, 1977 | Communication / Radio Room | Have a GREAT time in the PI |
| Clees, Carl | OS3 | Apr 14, 1975 – Sep 1, 1977 | OI | Just to say hello to all the guys and hope everyone is doing well |
| Jamerson, Terry | SGT./E5 | May 15, 1975 – Jul 15, 1975 | HMH-462, CH53 Crew Chief, USMC | |
| Caldwell, Jack Hammer | ABH-3 | Jun 30, 1975 – Jul 31, 1977 | V-1 T.A.D. Orders:U.S. Navy Boxing Team | Sorry to hear the Oki's at the bottom. Great memories with her! Operation Kangaroo II, Kings Cross, Snorkeling off Philippines, Shit River Bridge, Drinking Absinthe in Japan, Shellback Intiations, riding in Cobra Gunship |
| Ulm, Mark | RM2 | Jul 1975 – Jun 22, 1979 | Communications/Radioman | Went on two Western Pacific cruises and had some good buddies. Did alot of site seeing and bar hopping. When the Captain came across the One MC and informed us of the restricted areas that's were the party would be. I |
| Lethcoe, Greg | ABF3 | Jul 24, 1975 – Jun 26, 1979 | V-4 | Them were the times, I made some life long freinds. and wish to hear from them again. |
| Gelinas, Gerard (Jerry) | HMC | Aug 1975 – Sep 1978 | Medical | |
| Greiff, Edward | SN/LI3 | Aug 1975 – Aug 1978 | ADMIN | had some good times and good friends made. On board for Eagle Pull & Frequent Wind ops, Austrailia, loved going to Subic, Hong Kong, . . Westpac. Feel free to contact me, happy to hear from anyone. |
| McMahon, Tim 'Mac' | ABF3 | Aug 15, 1975 – Jun 22, 1979 | V-4 | Proudly served aboard the 'Proud Lady' of the Pacific as a purple shirted 'Airdale'. Our deoderant of choice was JP-5..though we were told. Would relish the opportunity to link-up with any and all shipmates that desire to exchange an o |
| McMahon, Tim 'Mac' | ABF2 | Aug 15, 1975 – Jun 15, 1979 | V-4 | Most memorable 4 yrs. aboard the Oki. Proud to have been a 'grape' fueling-up those 46's, 53's, Cobras and a few fellow crew-members. That JP-5 was the best thing since lemonaid..at least the pilots thought so. Go Purple |
| Thurston, Bob | HT2 | Sep 1975 – Mar 1980 | R | Great memories....Wish I could see some of my shipmates one more time!. I had the chance to onboard not long before she was sunk. Made some good friends, Jon Cooper, OB, Disco, and many others |
| Coker, Randy | BM3 | Sep 1975 – May 1978 | SA - BM3 | |
| Caingcoy, Frank | ABH-2 | Sep 17, 1975 – Sep 17, 1979 | V-1/Crash Crew | It was the best four years of my life. Meeting new friends and seeing the world. It also made me realize how wonderful and fortunate we are to me an American. Sad to hear the Oki was sunk. |
| Mairose, Michael | MS3 | Oct 1975 – Oct 6, 1977 | S2 | |
| Organ, Michael | AMS-3 | Oct 7, 1975 – Jun 21, 1979 | AMID | |
| Clark, Curtis | CPL E4 | Oct 20, 1975 – Dec 24, 1976 | ||
| Hickland, Mark | SM3 | Oct 22, 1975 – May 14, 1979 | Signal Gang | Made 2 Wespacs That ship gave me fits,but I look back with fond memories,and have never experienced anything quite it like since...sure miss steamin in Subic Any body heard from Kevin Lister |
| Penrod, Derk | MM | Nov 1, 1975 – Jun 6, 1977 | Engine Room | |
| Stephens, Richard/ Rick | ABH-2 | Nov 15, 1975 – Nov 15, 1979 | V-1 | I would like to get up with some of you,Bob Stanly, the Hammer, and the Nail, and Chris Fessler, a member of my crew, rember when the 46 fliped, and the port chains kept the blades from striking the deck? |
| Rodriguez, Ascencion | AK3 | Nov 18, 1975 – Feb 1979 | S6 | |
| Muelot, Dana | Dec 1975 – Apr 1978 | V-1 | What grand times we had. From the Astra Hotel in Sydney to Ernie's third eye in Olongapo. Would do it again with you all tomorrow. | |
| O'brien, Juta.......ob | HT3 | Dec 1975 – Aug 1978 | R | A lot of hard drinking and laughs and good friends/Disco....Mule.....Mango......Roque......Coop....Dave Hendry....Mike Langsford.....The whole damn shipfitter shop.....Firecracker Team....3 good years... memories of Subic...last a lifetime. |
| Arciniega, Ron | E-4 | Dec 1, 1975 – May 21, 1977 | V3 | Was a wonderful experience, made great friends, saw the fall of a country, and visited places that I only read about. |
| Woolston, James "Jim" Woolston | QMSN | Dec 10, 1975 – Sep 8, 1977 | Quatermaster | |
| Brewster, Brent | HT3 | Dec 25, 1975 – Nov 19, 1977 | R | Captain Frank M. Suzan, XO and former POW Captain Collins H. Haines. Kangaroo II, Shellback, Growing and learning about life. Thanks for the memories. John Myrtle,Greg Trotter,Tony Lirocchi,Mark Smith,Joe Nelms,E. Roque,Mark Lanford,Ron Lee. |
| West, Don | YN2 | Dec 27, 1975 – Jun 27, 1977 | X | Was the Legal Yeoman and served with LT Kerry Norton and YN3 John Brindley. Memories included breaking down in Singapore in Jan of 77, going to Sydney in Nov of 76, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Navy while at sea, & a fire in 76. |
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