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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Guadalcanal (LPH 7). 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 1042 crew members registered for the USS Guadalcanal (LPH 7).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1963 | 1964 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 – 1972 | 1973 – 1974 | 1975 – 1976 | 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruehlman, Daniel | E-3 | 1991 – | MALS-29 | On board as helo repair with the Marines for a NATO cruise |
| Donham, Tony | AOAN | 1991 – 1992 | It was a great feeling to watch the Guad pull its last lines in, as I walked down the dock on my last day in the Navy! | |
| Dunn, Ted | bt | 1991 – 1993 | b-div | some good times. we all must be put to rest when our time is up. she is better on the bottom of the water than being used to shave with. at least the under water creatures can enjoy her like we did. |
| Hobaugh, Michael (Hobie) | ETC(SW) | 1991 – 1993 | OE | |
| Hayes, Frank (Boats) | BM3 | 1991 – 1994 | 2nd | Any old shipmates that want to get in touch with me my email is, hayes887@yahoo.com. looking forward to hearing from you. BM3 Hayes, Frank |
| Smith, Sedrick (Smitty) | MM3 | 1991 – Mar 1993 | A | Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me during this time period. |
| Dowd, Anthony | E3 | 1991 – 1993 | Deck | Great experience. Great people. Wish I kept in touch with more of them. |
| Clark, Ervin | E-3 AIRMAN | Jan 9, 1991 – Sep 3, 1993 | Hanger bay | |
| Clark, Scott/barney | ET3 | Jan 11, 1991 – Sep 7, 1994 | OPS/OE01 | I ACQUIRED A LIFETIME OF KNOWLEDGE WHILE SERVING WITH THE BEST CREW IN THE FLEET. AFTER SHORE DUTY AT NASB BRUNSWICK MAINE I AM NOW A CIVIE LIVING IN UPSTATE NY. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL. |
| Buccheri, John | CORPORAL | Jan 15, 1991 – Apr 29, 1991 | 24th Marine expeditionary unit | |
| Rudolph, Thomas | CPL | Jan 16, 1991 – Aug 1991 | 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit | I was one of the crew chiefs for the four CH-53E helicopters during operation provide comfort. |
| Russ, Richard | LCpl E-3 | Jan 29, 1991 – Sep 16, 1991 | G Co. 2nd Bn 8th Mar 24th MEU | I am not sure if my dates are exactly correct. This was my first of 6 cruises. I hated the Guad at the time but my memories are fond. Many thanks to all the sailors and Marines I served with. |
| Sirronknow, Eddie | CPL | Jan 29, 1991 – Sep 16, 1991 | 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit | One of the memories that I'll never forgot while aboard the Guad was the constant reminder from the CO: "The ship is dirty." |
| Greene, Garth (Skooter) | E-5 / AZ2 | Feb 1991 – Jan 1994 | IM-1 | I met alot of good people and had great times during my tour on the Guad. Hope all of you that paid some dues on that ship are doing well. |
| Kuykendall, Tracy Fulton Kuykendall | HM3 | Feb 21, 1991 – Aug 20, 1991 | 24th meu | I enjoyed my days on this gator freightor. many many laps around that flight deck jumping tie down chains. Not many places to pt but it is a time in my life that I will never forget. GREEN SIDE DOC |
| Campbell, Chris | AS3 | Mar 1, 1991 – Mar 1, 1994 | AVIATION SUPPORT | |
| Everett, James | AD3 / AIRCREW | Mar 6, 1991 – Aug 1994 | AIRCREW | was one hell of an experience for my first command, being apart of the aircrew and aimd. also part of the decom crew, will always have good memories. who ever remembers me, whats up? have a good one. |
| Pongsudhiraks, Topong | MSSN | Apr 15, 1991 – Aug 8, 1994 | S5 | Don't remember anything about the Gulf War, was I really there. Anyone even remembered me! |
| Aanerud, Damon | AO2 | Jun 1991 – Aug 1994 | I had a great time while onboard her and do miss working with some of the best sailors in the fleet. The Guad was an outstanding ship that i'am proud to have had the chance to serve on. | |
| Hartin, Glenn | RM2 | Jun 1991 – | COMMUNICATION | THE GUAD AS WE KNEW HER! THIS WAS MY FAVORITE SHIP AND THE BEST WORKED W/ ALOT OF GREAT RADIOMAN THE BEST, I'M RETIRED NOW EM AIL ME@ GHARTIN@COX.NET |
| Blood, Casey | HM3 | Jun 1991 – Jul 1992 | Fleet Surgical Team II | On board with FST II, enjoyed each and every one, I'm thankful for all the friends and memories i made while onboard |
| Watt, Joseph | BM3 | Jun 8, 1991 – May 8, 1993 | Deck | |
| Young, Brian | E3 - AS2 | Jun 9, 1991 – Aug 1, 1994 | AIMD | Run aground, collision, blue nose, shellback In retrospect, it was quite a ride '91-'94 I would like to extend my love and appreciation to all the guys in GSE, paint team, mess decks, all of you |
| Vicars, Parrish | E-3 | Jun 26, 1991 – Feb 26, 1993 | eng. log room yoeman | |
| Vicars, Parrish | E-3 | Jun 26, 1991 – Feb 26, 1993 | eng. log room yoeman | |
| Shanks, Herbert | YN3 | Aug 1991 – Jul 1994 | Admin | My first real experience in the Navy. I met some real solid people that I consider my brothers till the end!! Thank you fellas for making my time onboard memorable. |
| Araujo, Brett "Fatjoe" | DC3 | Aug 28, 1991 – Aug 31, 1994 | R | |
| Minter, Rob | ABH | Sep 1, 1991 – Aug 30, 1994 | V1 | They forgot to list a couple of accidents, did'nt they? |
| Chittaphong, Joe | AK3 | Sep 20, 1991 – Jul 23, 1993 | Aviation Supply | Enjoyed the journey, drop me an email if you remember me! |
| Lammers, Michael (Bill) | E-3, E-4, E-3 | Oct 1991 – Jul 1993 | Deck | I hated almost every second of my service. Howver, I learned more lessons than my son wil ever know. Deck department was grueling and invigorating. Does anyone know the name of our BM1 turned Cheif with the bad lip problem? email me pls. |
| Pelkey, Royce (Rob) | ABH3 | Oct 26, 1991 – Jul 6, 1992 | V-1 | Still keep in touch with Hop, "Stosh" Robaska and Dale "T" Holt... If you remember me, drop me a line. |
| Gray, Jason W | LCPL | Nov 1991 – May 1992 | 24th MEU (2nd Radio Bn Det) | |
| Rodas, Byron ( Fatboy) | AN ABH | Nov 21, 1991 – Apr 4, 1994 | V-3 & V-1 Air | From what ever side she look like a big tub; but she keep on going and going and going. Hey! she brought me home from the cold North Atlantic, colicion, fire, dead stick from the yard and from Hot Somolia. |
| Mangan, Billy | OS3 | Nov 23, 1991 – Aug 24, 1994 | oi/ops | i finally know what happened to that ship |
| Bergman, William (Wil) | SH3 | 1992 – 1993 | S3 | Looking forward to hearing from you guys |
| Robbins, Richard | AOAN | 1992 – 1994 | Man where do I start? if anyone of my boys remember me please feel free to call me 4109637236 | |
| Bouchard, Charles | ET3 | 1992 – 1994 | OE | |
| Vandall, Robert "Duck" | FC3 | 1992 – 1994 | FOX | BPDSMS RULES! |
| McLysaght, Don | e3 | 1992 – 1994 | qm | |
| Gordon, Whitfield | e4 | 1992 – | 2nd LAAD | The last cruise was great. I wish I could go back and do it again with you guys. It was an honor. |
| Olmsted, David | Bm3 | 1992 – 1993 | Boatswain | |
| Lacy, Bill | MMCS | 1992 – 1994 | M | Great ship with a great crew, especially the engineering dept. Please contact me at billlacy57@yahoo.com if you would like to reminisce |
| Viera, Eric | MM3 | 1992 – 1993 | A Division | |
| Figueroa, Erick Figgy | ABH1 | 1992 – 1994 | Hangar Bay V-3 | Best duty and crew members, is a pleasure to call them my shipmates... Was there to the end.... Decommissioned Crew |
| Martin, Ronald Marty | BT1 | 1992 – 1994 | B | |
| Rode, Robert | E3/ABH | Jan 1992 – Aug 1994 | VI | FIRST AND ONLY SHIP I SERVED ON BUT I GOT ENOUGH EXPERIENCE AND MEMMORIES TO LAST A LIFE TIME. THANKS TO EVERY I SERVED WITH! |
| Howard, Ron | AN/ABH | Jan 1992 – Aug 31, 1994 | v-1/flight deck | Whats up shipmates? Had a great time aboard the Guad. From running aground in Italy to colliding with the fuel ship. Would love to hear from old buddies. |
| Parker, Shane | OSSN | Jan 1992 – Aug 1994 | OI | |
| Dillon, Danny | Mssm | Jan 1, 1992 – Mar 1, 1994 | Ms | Im still looking for my buddies from the ship. Cris Neal and all the others... It sucks that they sunk our ship... What a great interesting time we had! |
| Dirick Johnson, Goose | E3 | Jan 12, 1992 – 1993 | Flight deck | |
| Owens, Michael | E3 | Feb 1992 – Sep 1993 | AIMD | |
| Cogar, Michael | ET3 | Feb 2, 1992 – Aug 1994 | OE / OPS | Great memories. Thanks for the lessons I will always carry with me. |
| Stravato, Joe | E-3 | Feb 10, 1992 – Aug 25, 1993 | deck | you dont realize how fun it really was until you get out. it was a great time with some great people. i hope everyone is doing good. |
| Richardson, Scott | DC3 | Feb 23, 1992 – Aug 31, 1994 | Engineering | Was board for the North Atlantic and the last Med cruise, worked as damage controlman. |
| Olson, Robert | BT3 | Apr 1, 1992 – Aug 1, 1994 | B | Lot of hot hard work while stationed on board this mighty Warship. Made me the man I am today. Have great memories that I will always remember. Laying at the bottom, may she rest in peace! |
| Broggy, John | bt | Apr 2, 1992 – Mar 23, 1994 | eng | i miss all the boiler techs hope is all well i get sick thinking about our ship is at the bottom of the sea rest in peace guad there when needed |
| Owens, Walter (Corky) | ASAR-AS3 | Apr 20, 1992 – Aug 31, 1994 | aimd | looking for any guys who servred with me. |
| Johnson, Stewart | AR[ABH] | May 1992 – Aug 6, 1993 | V-3 | I served only a short time on her, due to medical discharge, but oh what an experience ! |
| Hemming, Gary | FN | May 1992 – Feb 6, 1994 | Engineering | I couldn't have asked for a better ship to serve on.Although we had our problems it was the experience of a life time. |
| Kemp, Jeffrey | AT3 | May 1, 1992 – Aug 24, 1994 | AIMD | I worked in the Cal. Lab...For anyone who remembers where that isolated little space was. |
| Lightner, Jamil | E3 Airman | Jun 7, 1992 – Jun 7, 1994 | Airman worked on the flight deck | I was on the Guad when we ran a ground & we had a minor bump up with a fuel ship. My time on the Guad was the best. We had a great team & we all looked out for one another.. Lowther we ran in the same dept! What's up man |
| Karalis, Andrew "Andy" Or "jo1" | JO1 | Jul 1992 – Aug 31, 1994 | OPS/OP | Wow! What kind of ship can leave us with so many memories (both good & bad)? Only Guad, the Greater Gator could have us cryin' in our beers 10, 20, 30+ years later. Thanks to all of you, my Shipmates, you helped make my memories of my time on Gua |
| Abbott, Patrick | QMSN | Aug 10, 1992 – Aug 31, 1994 | Navigation | I Miss the Old Guad! I sure miss all my friends and buddies. Will never forget our times in all the places we visited and everything that happened! GUAD SQUAD FOREVER! Feel free to email me to get in contact. |
| Byrd, Jason | AOAN | Aug 15, 1992 – Aug 31, 1994 | Deck | Served on board the Guadalcanal and decommisioned her with Tony Kingery. believed her to be a museum in New York. Sad to hear she was sunk, my heart also. enjoyed serving on her decks would not trade it for the world. IYAOYAS |
| Whipps Jr., Harold | E-3 | Oct 1992 – Aug 1994 | Supply/S3 | Airman in SH Department. Worked in laundry, then was in charge of the ship's store on Med. cruise in 1993-94. |
| Foxworth, Steve | OSCS (SW) | Oct 1, 1992 – 1994 | OI | good ship and crew.. Collision at sea during unrep and ran aground in Italy on my first deployment in the Navy. Guys ill never forget Jerry Bain, Dave Clee. OSCS Richard Blowers ( not kidding). OSC MacPherson |
| Castillo, Henry | OSC | Oct 15, 1992 – Aug 31, 1994 | OPS/OI | Where's the rest of OI? |
| Opatovsky, Joe (Opie) | ABAN | Nov 1992 – Aug 1994 | V1 | I HAD ALOT OF GOOD TIMES AND ALOT OF BAD TIMES BUT OVERALL I HAD A BLAST |
| Cyr, Shawn St. | E-1 | Nov 1, 1992 – May 30, 1993 | 1st boatswains mates | great ship!we also had an underway replinishment collision. off coast of florida,damaged strbd elevator and punched holes above waterline. |
| Davenport, Carl | AT3 | Nov 1, 1992 – May 1, 1994 | Aviation | I was on the Guad thru a Med cruise almost up to the decom time. Worked in the Cal lab. |
| McClung, Shawn | ABFAN | Nov 6, 1992 – Aug 31, 1994 | Aviation Fuels | Med cruise '92.I got my shellback! Aviation Fuels Holla @ me! I miss those days. |
| Del Rosario, Dennis | ABH3 / E4 | Dec 1992 – Aug 1994 | V-1 Air Dept | |
| Wilkins, Michael | E-3 | Dec 8, 1992 – Aug 31, 1994 | Deck | Whats up Guad,if u remember me hit me up. |
| Bailey, F W | AK1 | Dec 14, 1992 – Aug 31, 1994 | S6 | After 20 years in the Navy at look back at my time on the Guad and after serving on six different ships the Guad was the best ship and crew I served with. GO NAVY! |
| Edwards, Chris | ABAN | Dec 22, 1992 – Aug 24, 1994 | V-1 | THEY SANK OUR SHIP!!!!! I was looking forward to visiting it sometime but I guess I need to learn how to scuba dive. It was a blast and in an unsettling way I still miss it sometimes. I am proud to have served with most of you.Thanks for the memories |
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