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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Sperry (AS 12). 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 405 crew members registered for the USS Sperry (AS 12).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1955 | 1956 – 1963 | 1964 – 1966 | 1967 – 1969 | 1970 – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1980 | 1981 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Duffy, Jim | E3 | 1978 – Sep 1980 | Rubber & Plastics | |
Buwalda, Thomas | Bm3 | 1978 – 1981 | Rigger-Repair | I remember Mexico..We left some crew there... |
Ziser, James Or Jim | HT2 | 1978 – Dec 10, 1979 | DC | worked in carpenter shop in engraving then took over DC as LPO but never left port! (took leave) |
Lentell, Steven | MR 3 | Jan 1978 – Jan 1979 | R 5 94A Radcon | I was married on the ship in July of 1978 on the Fo'csle |
Hastings, Mark | ETSN | Feb 18, 1978 – Jun 18, 1979 | communications | |
Lewis, Patrick | HT3 | Mar 21, 1978 – Aug 11, 1980 | engineering | I served on the sperry in the shop fitter shop. that was the my last duty station in san diego ca. that was a couple of years ago. |
Earl, Thomas | RM2 | Mar 25, 1978 – Sep 25, 1981 | Communications | Not really sure of the exact date I arrived aboard the Sperry but I was assigned TAD to Comsubgru Five which then took me next door to the USS Dixon AS37 and I served there until 1981 but I was actually a member of the Sperry crew. |
Roe, William | HT 2 | May 1978 – Jun 1980 | RI 11A shipfitter shop | HAD GOOD TIME ON SPERRY,TOOK THE TRIP TO MEXICO ON HER ,WASNT MUCH FUN.HEY ROGER MARTIN YOU STILL ALIVE? e mail; wambo76@aol.com |
Schmitz, Michael | BT3 | Jul 1978 – Jun 1980 | B DIV | |
Perry, Richard | EN | Jul 10, 1978 – Oct 16, 1979 | R-5 | Dont remember much, smoked alot of weed. I remember PSA airplane crash in North Park - Texas Ave. where we lived. Drove a 56' Chevy two-tone green station wagon and slept in it. Saw the captain a lot. weight lifter PEACE |
Watt, Wesley | EN2 | Aug 1978 – Jun 1980 | FER m supervisor 1979-1980 | The Mexico cruise was fun except No fresh water. Hello to Eric Pierce from Texas. |
Hennig, Daniel | MR3 | Aug 1, 1978 – Aug 2, 1979 | A Gang | Was only on for a short time, and spent some of it in the base security department but had a good time with you all. After the Dixie got robbed that base turned into a drag to live on. |
Roe, William | HT2 | Sep 1978 – Jun 1980 | R11 | served in the shipfitters shop |
Leeper, Nick | ENFN | Oct 20, 1978 – Aug 20, 1979 | Engineering FWD Engine Room | Mexico was fun! Hi Wesley Allen Watt! I remember we were the first or second United States Naval Vessal to have Waves stationed onboard. The USS Dixon was the other recipient. |
Uhl, Douglas | HT 3 | Oct 24, 1978 – May 17, 1981 | R-5 &R-1 | where are all the glowing characters from R-5 ????Hey Ben,Steve,Gary,Jim you still onthe beach?? |
Bell, Rodney | PC 1 | Nov 14, 1978 – Apr 16, 1981 | X-Div | |
Gremillion, Steve "Grem" | HT2 | 1979 – 1981 | R Div | USS Sperry my first ship. Worked in the Pipe Shop. Had a great time, memories I'll never forget. Remember the good friends Michael Gray, Jim Hunter, Tom Sweeny, Michael Borgus, Greg Fisher. Remember the lunch time beer and base dancers? |
Mattson, Stephen (Matt) | SH-3 | 1979 – 1980 | S-3 | LPO SH1 Grant Had lots of fun when in San Francisco for fFleet Week, Trying to locate a ship shoulder badge for my shadow box. Retired SH1 (SW) November 30 1994 |
Sutherland, Doug | E3 | 1979 – 1980 | R12 | |
Hartman, David | HT3 & HT2 | 1979 – Apr 14, 1981 | R1 | I worked in the weld shop. While onboard we sailed to San Fran, and Seattle. I drove a Pee Yellow CJ5 Jeep. |
Sweeney, Thomas | HT3 | 1979 – 1981 | Repair | Wow. Just checked this site. First ship. Great guys! Steve Gremillion, Mike Gray, Kenny Mccage, Greg Fisher. Yes,Steve remember the lunches and dancers. :) What a blast! |
Kelly, Jim | ET 3 | Feb 1, 1979 – Jun 26, 1980 | Electronics Tech Antenna Shop | |
Peterson, Ricky | EN3/EN2 | May 1979 – Sep 1981 | enginering, aft engin room | Had a great time in San Diego, made the trips to san Francisco, Seattle, and Mexico |
Dempsey, Rodney | Qm3 | May 1979 – Jan 1980 | Navigation | |
Gray, Michael | HT3/HT2 | Jun 1979 – Apr 1981 | R-1 | Worked in Shop 11A Shipfitters Shop. Alot of great friends, Tom, Dan, Jim, Phil and the rest who know who they are! |
Velto, Bill | BMSN | Jun 1979 – Feb 1980 | Deck | |
Uhl, Thomas | PN2 | Jul 10, 1979 – Nov 11, 1981 | PERSONNEL | WALLY, YOU OUT THERE?????????????? |
Guillette, Christopher | Ht3 | Jul 10, 1979 – Jun 9, 1981 | Engineering | She was a really good command, we were all like brothers. One of the best times of my life. |
Forrey, Dean | HTC | Jul 25, 1979 – Jul 20, 1982 | Repair | I spent my time on Sperry in the NDT Lab. |
Mills, Thomas | LTJG | Aug 1, 1979 – Jan 18, 1982 | Ships Store | Ships Store and ADP Officer |
Brown, Russel | SN | Dec 28, 1979 – Aug 4, 1981 | Deck | Is there anyone out there that was on the deck crew when I was there? Hit me up! I have a lot of great memories, and made a lot of good friends! It'd be awesome to share some stories, and see if we hung out together. |
Dodson, Neil | MR-3 | 1980 – 1981 | R-2 | |
Hillberry, Peter J | 1980 – Sep 29, 1982 | |||
Grueninger, Jeff | EM3 | 1980 – 1981 | R5 | Went out to sea twice and to San Francisco once while onboard. Worked on all the Subs that came in port...even the diesel boats. Worked on the berthing boat that was brought for us in the decommissioning process. |
Curtis, Randie | HT2 | 1980 – 1982 | sheet metal shop/ lag shop/tech library | Remember (Cardiac) LT Musto he was the best. Weneed more people like him. God Bless Bruce Hazen! |
Miller, Bj | TM1 | 1980 – Sep 1982 | W-1 | |
Richards, Gregg | ET1 | Jan 1980 – Feb 1981 | Comm | Shore duty... |
Allen, Richard | HT3 | Jan 2, 1980 – Jan 2, 1982 | Tech library | |
Schwarzberg, Rob | FTG2 | Jan 2, 1980 – Jun 1, 1982 | FT Shop | |
Sutton, Daniel | GMT1 | Feb 1980 – Aug 1982 | W-3 | |
Bruno, Robert | HT2 | Apr 1980 – 1982 | R-1 11A / 56A / QA | 2nd ship of my career, was a culture shot to work on those sinking sewer pipes . . . . . . |
Krogh, Gary Steven "Steve" | MS3 | May 1980 – Sep 1982 | S2 | The Sperry was my first ship and it was interesting and fun being on board. The best part was that I learned how to cook and talk to people there; I hope I left good impressions. |
Williams, Tim (Willie) | SN | May 1980 – Sep 1982 | FIRST DIVISION | Had lots of fun and made good friends, served on the Sperry, the Pluck, and CBMU 303 where I left as a BU2 in 1996. doe's anyone know petty officer marten's first name ( red headed boatswains mate)??? |
Geiger, Kurt | SN | Jun 1980 – Dec 1981 | deck | Uss-neversail! My first command, learned a lot and made a lot of good friends. Any out there? |
Hayes, Charles/ Philip | HT3 | Jun 1, 1980 – Jun 1, 1982 | R1 Shop 11A | Also my first command. She was a great old Girl. I had fun working in 11A. The fire drills every night just in time for the movie. I can't remember everyones names, but you all were the BEST! Hello Gray and Hargrove. |
Ochoa, Fernando | EM3 | Jun 6, 1980 – Jun 6, 1982 | was there for there for awhile, as i recall , made two trips out to sea | |
Shechter, Mark | MM3 | Aug 1980 – Aug 1982 | R2 38A | SHE WAS MY FIRST COMMAND. WORKED A TON OF HOURS OUT OF 38 SHOP DURING UPKEEP , AND MADE A LOT OF FRIENDS THAT STILL KEEP IN TOUCH. UNDERWAY A COUPLE OF TIMES TO SAN FRAN, AND SEATTLE FOR SEA FARE. GOOD TIMES ON HOTEL 12 |
Parison, Tim | SK3 | Aug 8, 1980 – Oct 4, 1982 | S1 | The best ship i served on, learned a lot about the Navy here. |
Green, Randell | MR 2 | Aug 10, 1980 – Feb 4, 1982 | R-2 | |
Husted, Benjamin | MM3 | Aug 15, 1980 – Sep 30, 1982 | Mechanical repair shop - pumps & valves with A/C maintenance duties as well for the sub crews. | Got the boot from NNPS in Fla., but since I had security check > sent to fix subs in from patrol. This ship was neutral duty - went up west coast to Seattle in 81. Officers and QA checks kept the press. whistles burning! |
Lambert, John | EM1 /EMC (SW) | Sep 1980 – Sep 1982 | E DIV | |
Phelps, Greg | ET2 | Sep 1980 – Sep 1982 | R6 | arrived as an E-4 made E-5 and was there for the Decomissioning. Have a lot of memories from that ship great bunch of guy's |
Fansler, David | HTC ( SW ) | Sep 1980 – Sep 30, 1982 | R-1 | A Great ship for me. I made Chief on her and I was the last Chief to Stand a watch on her. The final Crew On the last day and night of her Service was outstanding. We left her with pride, Wonderful USS Sperry AS - 12 |
Dorn, William Mark | MM2 | Sep 19, 1980 – 1982 | A GANG |
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