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USS Orion (AS 18) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Orion (AS 18). 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 1123 crew members registered for the USS Orion (AS 18).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1952 | 1953 – 1960 | 1961 – 1963 | 1964 – 1966 | 1967 – 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 – 1973 | 1974 – 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry, Gerard | PN2 | 1979 – 1981 | Personal | xcross decked from GILMORE |
| Rose, Mike | EMFN | 1979 – 1980 | E | Smuggling tequila aboard to swill in the forward liferaft locker. Road house pool and bar fights with base Marines. How dark the nite is at sea. Fish call. Smokers matches. Setting mail bouy watches. Flying fish. Pals. |
| Dell, Mike | ETSN | 1979 – 1980 | ET shop | Left before ship headed to La Mod. Mostly ship yard time. |
| Braden, Harold | EN1/DV | 1979 – 1982 | Dive Locker | |
| Caley, Robert | FN | 1979 – 1980 | DECK | |
| Johnson, James Jj | RM | 1979 – 1981 | Radio | Just looking for shipmates. |
| Moss, Thomas | SH2 | Jan 1979 – Mar 1980 | S-3 | |
| Hartung, William (Chico) | TM2 | Jan 1, 1979 – Nov 1, 1980 | W-2 | |
| Coward, Marvin | SN | Jan 10, 1979 – Dec 15, 1980 | Officer Mess/ Deck/ Dental | Reported to Charleston (1.5 yrs),after the yard & Gitmo, took cruise over to Sardinia(6 months).Started in officer's mess,then deck force 1st Div, then struck as a Dental Tech. Left for DT-A School & reported to FMF Japan. Had a great time |
| Pietrak, Mike | TMSN-TM3 | Feb 1979 – Nov 1981 | W-1 AUW | This was the best tour of my 20 year Navy career. Woody, Garza, Tom Smith, Ed, moore, Oshiro, Neelly, Stull, any body that remembers me, contact me we will talk about old good times Hotrod17078@hotmail.com |
| Mewbuorn, Scot | DP2 | Feb 24, 1979 – Oct 20, 1981 | ADP | I would love to hear from any old shipmates that might remember me. |
| Souders, Dale | MS3 | Feb 24, 1979 – Jul 15, 1981 | S-2 | I worked in The crew's galley twice,Cabin Mess,Wardroom Mess,and jack of the dust for a short time |
| Hall, Chris | Ltjg | Mar 1979 – 1982 | Supply Corps Officer | |
| Morgan, Otto | DN | Mar 8, 1979 – | Dental | |
| Rybak, Keith | E5 EM | Apr 6, 1979 – Jan 8, 1982 | R3 | A real life experience, I'd say 85%enjoyable. Met some good people and met some real slugs. |
| Beshear, Steve | E5 | May 1, 1979 – Feb 1, 1981 | R-1 | came to the Orion from Groton. I went thru the yard period from start to finish. Replaced the Gilmore in LaMadd. I was in the Pipefitter shop(56A). I had a great time in Europe and was glad when I got to leave, thought I had returned. |
| Hapner, Guy - HAP | OM3 | Jun 1979 – Sep 1981 | R-2 / Optical Shop 35A | On board during a time when NOTHING happened. |
McNutt, Kenneth  | HTFA | Jun 1979 – Sep 1981 | DC | |
| Jeffrey M Johnson, Jeff | MRFA | Jun 6, 1979 – Dec 28, 1979 | r division machine shop | |
| Stellrecht, Joe | EM2 | Jul 1979 – 1981 | ||
| Browne, George | PN3 | Jul 1979 – Jan 1980 | Personnel | |
| Scanlon, Joseph (Joe) | E5 | Jul 1, 1979 – Feb 1, 1982 | Engineering | Worked forward engine room - Oil Shack - AC Department looking to connect with old mates |
| Maiden, James | HT 1 | Jul 10, 1979 – Jul 2, 1981 | Damage Control | |
| Jones, Ray | EMCM | Jul 15, 1979 – Jul 16, 1982 | E div | Rayjon@comcast.net |
| Pursel, Patrick (Pat) | PNCS (RETIRED PNCM) | Aug 1979 – Feb 1982 | Personnel | Asst Pers Off/Educ Serv Off; CWO4 Glenn Pryor was our Pers Off/and my Friend (still is) and a group of wonderful guys that I still miss/respect. |
| Minnicks, Keith NEW | HT 2 | Aug 7, 1979 – Aug 23, 1981 | Engineering Damage Control | I see a couple of shipmates that were on board with me. Hello to all. It was a good time on the Orion. The DC Shop and Storeroom was always busy doing something and along the way I met a lot of great people! |
| Jones, Robert (Bobby) | OM3 | Aug 10, 1979 – Mar 10, 1980 | R5 | Rodger Densmore was Optical Shop Supervisor durining this time frame. Swapped orders with OM3 Michell just before ship left for La Madd. |
| Burford, Jim | BM 3 | Sep 1979 – Aug 1982 | 1st Division Herbs Terds | I have read alot of the post here and every one of them is correct . I made some very good friends on that ship we took her from the yards to lamadd it was a blast ( we just didn't know it) but wtf we were young. |
| Pederzolli, Mark Pete | sa | Sep 1979 – Jul 1981 | deck 1st | dc po for 1st div started in the yards and ended in lamadd met a good bunch of guys on there |
| Walker, Kenny | SN | Oct 1979 – Sep 1981 | seaman,boatswainsmate | was a great time in my young life and served with a great bunch of guys and girls,thank you all for the memories and your service |
| Guy, Douglas Joe | RMC | Nov 1979 – Dec 1984 | CR | came onboard in charleston(yards) in 1979, thru gitmo, then rode her to lamad in june of 80..stayed aboard five years..best duty i had in 21 years. |
| Guy, Douglas Joe | RMC | Nov 1979 – Dec 1984 | CR | |
| Bowen, Douglas | hm2/ now retired | Nov 23, 1979 – Jun 23, 1981 | Deck 1 - Medical Dept. | I came aboard in Charleston, thru to the Gitmo shakedown and then to the "Rock". Thirty years, wow! those were the days . Our 'Rock Band' aboard was the best!' too. I returned to La Madd in June of 2013. Awesome! |
| Thomas, Tom | JO3 | 1980 – 1982 | X | |
| Roberts, Tony | HT-2 | 1980 – 1982 | R-1 | Rescue & Assistance detail. Fighting brush fires for the Italians so they didn't have to. Pipe shop was great with Robert Balcom, Jeff Earl and Paul Daniels. |
| Hanson, Harry | HM2 | 1980 – 1981 | Medical | Whatsa matta you? Is a nice-a place! |
| Johnson, Kenneth | IC2 | 1980 – 1985 | R-3 Gyro shop | |
| Albro, Bob | MM3 | Jan 1980 – Apr 1981 | 38A outside repair shop | LaMadd great place to grow up! |
| Sperrazza, Dave " Spaz" | SN | Jan 28, 1980 – Aug 10, 1982 | Boat Div | B |
| Bob Albro, All Purpose Bro | MM2 | Feb 1980 – Apr 1981 | 38A outside machine shop | What a place to grow up, AS-18 and La Mad its the best of times even though we complained all the time. I'm planning on retiring to IT. in 15 years |
| Bates, Roger | ET3 | Feb 5, 1980 – Apr 14, 1982 | Comm, R4, R5, R3 | Came aboard when in yards in Charleston. Took her across to LaMadalena, there for 15 months. Young and inexperienced. |
| Short, Martin | PN2 | Feb 12, 1980 – Apr 26, 1982 | PERSONNEL | Being assigned to the Orion and working in the Personnel Office was an amazing time in my life that I will never forget. |
| Abernathy, Charles Aka Chuck | IMSR- IM1 | Mar 1980 – Jun 1989 | R-2 | First and Favorite Duty Station. So Nice I came back to work as a civilian. |
| Curran, Gary | RM 2 | Mar 1980 – Aug 1984 | Comm | Crossed over from the Gilmore and extended twice. Worked with a great team and loved the job. Model 28 teletype repair. Built great friendships. |
| Hughes, Richard | lt | Mar 2, 1980 – Mar 2, 1981 | dental | Capt Charles was the ships captain. a great crew and great tour of duty home port Sardinia Italy |
| Witkosky, Mike | E5/HT | Mar 8, 1980 – Sep 28, 1982 | Damage Control | Would love to hear from my fellow ship mates. Tom Conway, Drew & Ski |
| Warmbold, Jeff | MS2 | Mar 24, 1980 – Oct 24, 1984 | MS | I enjoyed my time on the US Orion and the YTB 805. I meet so many great people from all walks of life. Wish I could repeat some of those time. |
| Deter, Paul | EN2 | May 1980 – Sep 1983 | M and A | |
| Mayhew, Dave | SA/FN | May 1980 – May 1982 | Deck then Engineering (aft hole) | Would love to hear from anybody that remembers me. I remember Donny Jeter, Country (sorry, don't remember y're real name) John Epp...Ken Struthers. It's been a LONG time gentleman. |
| Stacks, Kenneth (Scott) | E3 | May 9, 1980 – Jun 30, 1983 | deck | miss the old gal and my shipmates to |
| Goff, Phillip | EN2 | Jun 1980 – Jan 1982 | M | Worked in FWD Engine room. B-1-E. Lived on La Madd with my wife. |
| Goff, Phillip | EN2 | Jun 1980 – May 1982 | LPO FWD ENG ROOM B-2-E | |
| Drury, Larry | DTC | Jun 1980 – May 1981 | DENTAL | MSSN Mike Goldman from Colorado - Where are you? Ed Ramsey and I would like to know. |
| Odum, David | SH3 (RETIRED SHC 2002) | Jun 1980 – Nov 1981 | S-3 | Of all the commands that I served at, the Orion is the one that I always remember with a smile. |
| Buckley, Mike | IM3 | Jun 1, 1980 – Dec 1, 1981 | R-2 | |
| Epp, John | E3 | Jul 20, 1980 – Oct 28, 1982 | DECK | HAD A GREAT TIME, DURING MY TIME THERE. HAD SOME GREAT SHIPMATES. I AM 45 NOW AND WISH I HAD STAYED FOR 20 YEARS |
| Bennett, Dale | PN2 (LCDR RET) | Aug 1980 – Feb 1982 | Personnel | Greatest unity in a work environment...because of the leadership. |
| Densmore, Davied | E-3 | Aug 1980 – Feb 1982 | ARRS office/Machine shop | Went to MR "A" school after tour One of my best memories/ LaMad was beautiful/ Could not have asked for a better duty station |
| Hall, Barry | TM1 | Aug 1980 – Jul 1985 | Weapons | |
| Pryor, Glenn | CWO4 | Aug 5, 1980 – Jun 13, 1981 | Personnel | Cross decked from Gilmore after decom to Orion. Served as Personnel Officer/Senior Shore Patrol Officer. Best group of PNs ever! These guys were totally dedicated to serving the crew!! |
| Johnson, Craig | ENS | Sep 1980 – Jun 1982 | W-3 | |
| Szatkowski, Mike - Ski | HT2 | Sep 15, 1980 – Dec 20, 1982 | repair | |
| Smith, Jerry/ J.d. | E-5/HT | Sep 15, 1980 – Mar 15, 1982 | R-1 / DCC | Had a great time there and made new friends some i see on the list. I will never forget the rock!!!! |
| Crenshaw, Jim (*jc) | RMC | Sep 15, 1980 – Aug 1, 1981 | OPERATIONS/REPAIR | GREAT TOUR GREAT PLACE. I CROSS-DECKED FROM THE USS HOWARD W. GILMORE (AS 16) TO THE ORION. THE OPS/REPAIR OFFICER THAT I MOST REMEMBER IS CWO4 TOM ROYAL. AT MY OOD QUALS PAT THE (LAND-LUBBER) PNC SAID "WHAT DOES AFFF STAND FOR?" |
| Baker, Joseph | IM3 | Oct 1980 – 1982 | R2 | MIRCS LAB |
| Cruz, Javier | ENFN | Oct 26, 1980 – Jun 26, 1982 | Site Component | God Bless America! |
| Hinkle, Bill | TMSN/TM3 | Dec 1980 – Apr 1982 | W1 Mk 37 shop | Dan, John, Greg, David, Rick, Ed, George. Let's get in touch. |
| Johnson, Willie | SR | Dec 1980 – Mar 1982 | Port Services | My first command that was an eye opener learning to drive those huge LCM's. Good people and some bad ones but overall a good command. I enjoyed living ashore at Paradisio. SR Johnson |
| Herbster, Charles R. | BMSN | Dec 12, 1980 – Dec 17, 1981 | Deck dept. | Remember the fun time in town. |
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