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USS New Orleans (LPH 11) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS New Orleans (LPH 11). 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 868 crew members registered for the USS New Orleans (LPH 11).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 1974 | 1975 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1995 | 1996 – now

Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Mead, Kevin B.	HT	1973 – 1975	REPAIR	Made wespac to PI and 2 Skylab Recoveries and other memorable things on board became a SHELLBACK DURING WESPAC that was an experiance in it self. would like to hear from r-div or anyone onboard during that time. I am now retired.
Stanphill, Greg	RM Seaman	1973 – 1975	Communications	I was not a very good sailor; young, dumb and immature!
Volesky, Darrel / Skeeter	PH3	1973 – 1975	OA	I had a tremendous cruise. Unfortunatly I lost all my valuable Sky Lab photos in Hurricane Katrina (2005). I still see many NASA documentary photos and movies of the Recoveries. Many great friends and memories.
Lapp, Chris	BT3	1973 – 1974	B	Hi to all, wierd after forty years thinking about all this stuff again.
Clemins, Daniel	MT3/YN2/YN3	1973 – Apr 27, 1975	Admin
Spatholt, John	EM2	Jan 1973 – Nov 1976		Fantastic Duty
Albers, Randy	CS3 COOK	Feb 3, 1973 – Sep 10, 1976	S-2	Did it all, Apollo/So, Sky Labs, Mine Sweep, Broken Prop, Shellback, Nam Was a galley Cap and jack-o-the dust. Played guitar in the band, Still Playing music in LA area. Miss guys from 5thOhmSwadoHerb (Ed, Mike,Tony,Cleeve) Keep Rockin'
McNally, Stephen	RM1	Mar 1, 1973 – Dec 10, 1974	CR	Tech Control LPO
McLane, Richard	Sh3	Apr 4, 1973 – Aug 16, 1975	Supply	Na
King, Max	EM2	Apr 7, 1973 – Apr 17, 1976	E-div	It was interesting and a lot of work. I worked in the lighting shop, all the way forward on the second deck. I remember some pretty good guys in engineering and particularly E-division. Stacy Twete, Don Higdon, Canfield.
Warren, Blake (Tater)	MM2	Apr 10, 1973 – Nov 22, 1975	M
Warren, "Tater"	MM2	May 1973 – Nov 22, 1975	M
Dierker, Cameron	ASM3	May 1, 1973 – Apr 5, 1975	asw	like to hear what happend to the guys in combat cargo.
Weimer, Kevin	abh3/2	May 2, 1973 – Jun 29, 1979	v1	just looking for abh chief henderson and anderson any my buddys
Sjostrom, Gary	abf3	May 5, 1973 – Sep 10, 1975	v-4	Had a great time
Togans, Paul	RM3	May 12, 1973 – Jun 7, 1974	Radio Communications	Thoroughly enjoy my tour of duty aboard ship during the recovery mission of Skyab 2 and Skylab 3. Hello to RMC Dial and Casey. Shout out to RM3 Hayes and all my other shipmates that I have not been able to contact yet.
Ross, David	ENSIGN/LIEUTENANT JG	Jun 1973 – Feb 3, 1975	Admin	I was legal officer on the USS New Orleans from 1973-1975 under captains Carius and Neiger.
Twete, Stacy	EM2	Jun 3, 1973 – Aug 16, 1976	Electrical	JR, Higdon, Litzner, Dennis, Max, The Boss, Sanchez , Canfield, Smith, Reichter and Leis. I can't remember all but a damn good bunch of guys...
Shockley, Mike	RM3	Jul 1973 – Sep 1973	Radio	TAD from BMU-1 for SkyLab 3 pickup. Great ship, Great crew! It was a privilege to serve on her, so sad to see her go. Regards to RMC Dial. Bravo Zulu New Orleans!
Pytlak, Joseph	IC1	Aug 1973 – Oct 1974	E
Lehman, Steve 'Frag'	AG3	Oct 1973 – Apr 1, 1977	OA	Great memories, Made great friends Doug, Willie, Mup, Harry, Peter. I'm still in touch with some of them. Two Westpacs one Skylab and the Apollo/Soyez recovery.
Lane, Lawrence (Larry)	ABF3	Oct 10, 1973 – Jul 11, 1976	V-4	Just wanted to say Hi to everyone. I re-enter the Navy in 1989 and now I am an ABFC beleave it or not. Planning on retirering Feb. 06 . If you remember me or would just like to drop a line my e-mail is askthechief2000@yahoo.com. Virginia Beach. Va.
Apley, Chuck	PN4	Nov 1973 – Jun 1977	Admin	boy, were the 70's tough. i had to apply both working brain cells to come up with answers to those questions! i know i got my birthday right, though, 'cause that was the end of the ice age!
Fleming, Robert	ABH3	Dec 1973 – Nov 1976	Combat Cargo/ Flight Deck	Great times with Pete ,George, TEX and Sarge in Combat Cargo.Then good times with Andy,and Chief Henderson on the flight while I was Fly One PO
McNeil, Kevin	AC3	Dec 29, 1973 – Dec 13, 1976	OC	Highlight of my Navy Career. Enjoyed Skylab 2, 3 & 4 Recoveries
Blachly, Fred	SH3	1974 – 1975	S-3	I ran the ship's store.
Budeshefsky, Jeffrey	E6/MA1	1974 – 1976	X	IN MY CAREER, SHE WAS THE BEST AT SEA COMMAND I HAD THE PLEASURE OF SERVING. HAD SOME GREAT LIBERTY PORTS, AND GREAT TIMES WITH THE CREW.
Jones, Dana	MM1	1974 – 1975	M
Conlon, Joe (Phantom)	1ST LT.	1974 – 1974	3rd MAW HMH361	flew CH53D remember most crossing equator. Loved my time on the ship.
Karnes, Randy	AC2	1974 – Sep 1975	OC	Came aboard in Taiwan and departed in Okinawa enjoyed the ride and adventures - now in steel fabrication business - I have now been on 32 cruises but not grey ships
Deguzman, Cesar Or	SN	1974 – 1979	From Deck to S3	Line handler during splash down of the Apollo-Soyuz. Great time in Subic & Cebu & Perth. Bar fights w/ Grunts in Singapore. Flew toward Taiwan to evacuate US citIzens but turn back to Subic again. The good old Navy days.
Stutzke, Harry (Steamer Stud)	BMC (SW)	1974 – 1978	1st division	My first ship, and forty years later I still have fond memories!
Vunderink, Carl	MMS 2	1974 – 1976	USNR	Great deck picnics on deck. Smoking on the fantail. Swim call. Spades on the mess deck. Too much fun on leave.
Chenevey, Joseph	BT3	Jan 1974 – Dec 1977	B
Magee, Turkey	AN4	Jan 1, 1974 – Feb 12, 1975	air	ATT. ALL HANDS: USS NEW ORLEANS was towed out to sea and was sunk of the coast of pearl harbor july 10th 2010 during a sinkex operation conducted by the united states navy,you can view the final moments of the NEW ORLEANS on the web site
Salter, Johnny	RM2	Feb 1974 – Mar 1974	Radio	Was not a permnant crewmember. Came TAD to the New Orleans from the USS Tolovana to augment the Radio Gang for the recovery of the Skylab II astronauts, Carr, Gibson, & Pouge. Really enjoyed the TAD, except for the arrogant news media.
Seti, Gary	SMSA	Mar 1974 – Mar 1977	cs
Lavake, Laverne	RM2	Mar 1974 – Sep 1977	Communications	I have no regrets. It was a period of my life that was full of great friends and great memories.
Burmeister, Dan	DP3	Apr 1974 – Sep 1977	S-7	Served aboard during the Apollo-Soyus pickup and when the ship "tripped" over the international dateline and broke a blade off the screw.
Rittman, Peter	MS2	Apr 13, 1974 – May 28, 1978	S-2
Aff, John	PH3	May 10, 1974 – May 15, 1976	OA	Incredible duty, Shellback, so many great times, memories and photos. Never had so much fun or excitement since. Had a lot of great friends to hang with. Been over every inch of that ship, even where I shouldn't be.
Nihiser, Dale	RM2	May 15, 1974 – Aug 7, 1977	Communications	Fondly remember marine officers kicking us out of our private quarters across from the radio-shack only to be kicked out by our CO a few days later. Heh heh heh pesky marines.
Gittings, Ron	AC2	Aug 1974 – Oct 1975	OC	last part of westpac 74...first part of westpac 75 appolo-soyeuz and san diego in between. went on to a brief time with the FAA..fired in the PATCO strike of 1981. college professor since 1987. What a ride!
Jones, Robert	AMS3	Sep 28, 1974 – Oct 15, 1975	combat cargo	oh, Olongapo!!!!!!!
Dutton, Jr, Joseph H / Jody	ABH-3	Oct 1974 – Nov 8, 1978	V-1 & V-3	Had many great times and some great friends while on board for 4 years. Wish I could do it again.
Wagner, Steve	DK3	Oct 1974 – Dec 1976	Supply	Lost contact with everyone toured the US in 2007 looked for Bob Summers, if you know him email steve65gt@gmail.com Hi Chuck Apley
Preston, Norm	MM3	Oct 1974 – May 8, 1978	M Div and A gang	I started out in the engineroom. and transfered to A div.. Had a lot of good times and experiences onboard. I hung out with the HT's a lot. Greg Mays, contact me. Or anybody that knows where to find him.
Drozd, Andrew (Andy)	E-4	Oct 5, 1974 – Oct 15, 1975	DECK	REMEMBER THE WEST PAC AND THE APOLLO SOYUZ SPACE PICKUP AND THE TIME WE DID THE VERT REP AT SEA AND ALMOST WAS SUNK BY THE CHINESE MERCHANT SHIP, ONLY HAD 34 DAYS LEFT. EO DID A GREAT JOB GETTING US OUT OF THAT JAM.
Preston, Norman	MM3	Nov 1974 – May 8, 1978	M and A-Gang	Hello to anybody serving aboard at the same time. Would like an e-mail from anybody that knew me then. I hung around the HT's the most. Hey Greg Mays, if you read this write me. I have a lot of good memories from being on board.
Taylor, Billy Jack	BT 2	Dec 8, 1974 – Jul 17, 1979	B
Giddens, James	PC3	Dec 17, 1974 – Nov 7, 1977	ADMIN	had the pleasure of knowing and working with PC3 Dave Young and PC2 Billy Gardner also with PC1 Larry Stout. It's been along time and would go it all over again, miss you guys.

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