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USS Wabash (AOR 5) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Wabash (AOR 5). 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 383 crew members registered for the USS Wabash (AOR 5).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1978 | 1979 – 1981 | 1982 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1990 | 1991 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson, Craig | MM3 | 1973 – 1976 | HELC | UHP hi guys gary johnny sam mike mouse sip. hi to jackbuddy and his 1964 impala. lee shneeberger from mi. and Tom were are you |
| Lovetro, Pat | IC3 | 1973 – 1975 | E | I swapped ships from the Hancock in early 73 in Alameda.I worked in the IC shop and I was the movie PO for awhile. I sailed as a Merchant Seaman for 23 yrs. after that. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. |
| Marsten, Alvin (Butch) | HTFN | 1973 – 1975 | Had the best time 2 westpacs o boy I'm sure you all remember all the fun times. | |
| Harris, Jim | SR-BM3 | Jan 1973 – Jul 1975 | 2nd | I had a lot of fun plus alot of f**ked up times too.. Too many underway watches & not enough money for liberty. My friends in secondivision who looked out for me & kept me out of trouble, I thnak you! We were all just kids, not even 21. Thanks |
| Guerra Jr., Miguel | SM2 | Jan 1973 – Nov 1973 | 1st | |
| Covey, Jon | ETR-3 | Feb 1973 – Mar 1976 | Operations | Good bunch of guys to work with. Would like to find some of the others from OPs at that time. Lee Chavis, Billy Bundrick, John Smith, Lance Murry, Steve Furry and a host of others... |
| Bundrick, Bill | ET-3 | Feb 1973 – Jun 1974 | operations | OMG 38 yrs ago. I'm a plank owner and have many fond memories of being a sailor. I have many pictures and some silent movies. Man, that seems so long ago. Bob VanEvery, Lance Murray, Tom Liddy, Harold Moore, and many mor |
| Ortiz, Carlos | E3 seaman | Mar 1973 – Aug 1976 | 1st | Just looking for shipmates |
| Howell, Michael | EM2 | Mar 8, 1973 – Oct 17, 1975 | Electrical and Internal Communications (EIC) | What a time "growing up" in the Navy and on the Wabash! My best to Sam White and the rest of the E-IC division of the early 70's. Hey Sam, I have an old photo of E/IC folks if you can help ID them. Sure brings back memories. |
| Nierling, Charlie | SM1/SMC | Apr 10, 1973 – Feb 10, 1978 | X | Reported aboard in Bangkok Thailand as Command Career Counselor. Crossed the line. Made Chief . Transferred April 78 to Orlando Fl as SM A school instructor. Advanced to SMCS. Transferred to the Enterprise July 81. |
Bickle, Gale  | OS3 | Sep 13, 1973 – Apr 4, 1975 | OS | Will always remember the "good" guys and the "bad" guys |
| Savely, Rod | MS3 | Sep 15, 1973 – Jan 28, 1977 | S2 | Great crew and a good ship. Liberty calls on the 2 WestPac tours I was on were great fun. These guys knew how to party! |
| Wideman, Danny | EN3 | Nov 15, 1973 – Nov 25, 1976 | The Wabash was my first ship. The guys onboard were all great. We worked hard and played hard. The crew I served with was the best bunch of guy's in the Navy. I hope life has been good to all of you. Your friend and shipmate, Danny Wideman | |
| Neumann, Kenneth | FN | Dec 1973 – Oct 1976 | A Gang | |
| Hadfield, Dan | E-3 | Dec 12, 1973 – May 28, 1976 | 2nd/deck and S-2/cook | GREAT SHIP! joined with Paul Knight friends with Joe Ament,Visegrips,Mike Capitanelli,Rod Savely, Rudy Duncan, Jim Harris,Cooper, Jethro,Carlos Ortiz,Mike Turner,Steve Simpson,Jr Burns, Jerry Hancock,Taco,Mitch Sells, Hatfield,Tim Hudson & many more |
| Duncan, Rudy | BMSN/SMSN | 1974 – Oct 1976 | Signalman | Started out in 2nd Division, became signalman. Ran with Harris, Cap, Turner. Had an apartment off base on Buena Vista, use to have great time with the mates from the Bash. Became a shellback |
| Tannehill, Mark | QM2 | 1974 – 1976 | Operations | |
| Jacobs, Dave | MM3 | 1974 – 1976 | MM div | looking to make contact with any of my machinist mate buddies from 74 the 77 |
| Legrand, Tom | OS3 | 1974 – 1977 | Operations | Lots of great memories. Being able to see the world was incredible. Best wishes to all my shipmates. Hollywood, where are you ?? |
| Flaig, Jeff | E2 | 1974 – 1975 | 2nd | I remember the storm that wash some helicopters overboard on an LST. I was at the helm and giving the rudder 15% right and 15% left. The Captain noticed and shined his flashlight in my face. It was for the recruits. |
| Wagner, Jeff | ENS / LTJG | May 1974 – Nov 1976 | Two great Westpac deployments and great memories that started a long career with the Navy in the right way. Learned so much from everyone I worked with from the Captain on down. | |
| Hobbs, Richard | rm3 | May 7, 1974 – Jul 18, 1977 | ops | had a good time while on the wabash.came aboard as a deck ape after losing my clearance as a ctosn while stationed at cincpacflt.left the wabash as a rm3. |
| Walker, Michael | SN | Jun 10, 1974 – Jun 10, 1977 | First | Three Great Years On The USS Wabash AOR-5. |
| McClay, Patrick (Mac) | HT-3 | Jun 11, 1974 – Sep 2, 1977 | R-Div | It was the best times of my life. I really wish that I had not been such a SMUCK. I dont think I would have stayed In but I sure would have alot more peaceful time with the officers. It would be nice to find R.J. Clark. |
| Swiech, Vincent | HT3 | Aug 31, 1974 – Jan 28, 1975 | Liquid Cargo-ENG | Looking to hear from anybody, from this time frame, add any Shipmates that came aboard from the USS Mispillion |
| Tusi, Pita A.k.a. Pete | IC3 | Sep 7, 1974 – Jun 30, 1978 | Deck 1st Div./R.A.S.E. Team/EM-IC Div. | Started out as a deck ape, transferred to the R.A.S.E. team, after 8 months on ship transferred to the IC shop for duration of enlistment. |
| Dempsey, Steve | RM2 | Oct 29, 1974 – Jan 5, 1978 | Communications | Long duty assignment. Many good times. I remember the wave that came over the side and injured lots of sailors. I remember the fire in the engine room and the water spout we hit near the Phillipines. Collision with Flint |
| MacKay, John | QM2 | Dec 1974 – Aug 28, 1978 | Navigation | |
| De Potty, Jeffey "j.j." | OS2 | 1975 – 1977 | O.I. | |
| Lobrutto, Dean | E-4 | Mar 1975 – Jun 1977 | Liquid Cargo | Was fresh air snipe out of Liqiud Cargo. Had many good friends; Dave Dowdell, Hollywood, Mike Trower, Mike Cap, Curt (Corn?), Doc, Jethro(!), Rick Hobbs, sure I missing some. Please connect; dean_afs@yahoo.com |
| McMillan, Clifton | MM3 | Mar 3, 1975 – Jun 1, 1977 | m | |
| Rich, Duane | MM2 | Mar 15, 1975 – Sep 20, 1978 | Liquid Cargo (LC) | Would really like to hear from some of the guys that were on the Wabash. Been a long time and had some good friends but just lost touch. Send me a note. |
| Coggins, Raymond / Scroggin Coggins | EN3 | Apr 1975 – Dec 1980 | A | Served aboard for 6 yrs got out and then joined the Army have served for 16 yrs. and am now SFC with US Army Spec Ops and recently returned from Iraq Hooaahhh |
| McCuaig, Tom Bc | mm2 | May 1975 – Jan 7, 1979 | M & A | served on board with Rudy (Rocky) Flores, RJ Lamb, Clifton McMillan etc see some familiar names go to usswabash.com and join the list there |
| Lakatosh, John | e3 | May 1975 – | ms | left in 1979 after 4 years went to culinary school been executive for almost 40 years. married with 3 children and 6 grandchildren and 3 grate grandchildren will retire in 2021 |
| Dearmond, Bruce Doc | HM3 | Jun 14, 1975 – Aug 5, 1976 | Sickbay | Had a great time even though I had vertigo. San Barbara 4th July was great. |
| Mayer, Ed ( Ed The Head ) | SN | Jun 28, 1975 – Feb 16, 1979 | 2nd,1st. | |
| Lambert, Steve | EM2 | Oct 14, 1975 – Jan 25, 1980 | R.A.S.E. | Had some good times, made some good friends. Brad,Ed the head,Billy Ott,Bill Hartigan,Jimmy Wilson, too many others to list. |
| Lambert, Stephen | EM2 | Oct 15, 1975 – Jan 30, 1980 | RASE | I was in the RASE division, lots of good memories. Hope all are doing well!! |
| Romani, Mike | SH3 | Dec 25, 1975 – Jul 1979 | Supply | A great learning experience! |
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