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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Dahlgren (DDG 43). 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 250 crew members registered for the USS Dahlgren (DDG 43).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1972 | 1973 – 1976 | 1977 – 1981 | 1982 – 1986 | 1987 – 1990 | 1991 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandergriff, Michael | MMFA | 1977 – 1980 | m | had some good times with good friends |
| Shoffner, William | HT3 | Feb 1977 – Mar 1979 | R-Div | The Dahlgren was a good ship with a good crew. Had both good and bad time while aboard, but would not trade the experience for anything. Just wondering where everyone Is after 32 yrs. |
| Linton, Tony | FTM1 | Mar 1977 – Jun 12, 1981 | Fox | This was a great ship with an even greater crew in which I was proud and honored to serve with. |
| Sekelsky, Danny | MS 3 | Mar 1977 – Oct 1978 | SUPPLY | I was the night baker when we were on the North Atlantic cruise - Fall 1977 |
| Schoenberger, James "Florida" | GMM2 | Mar 11, 1977 – May 1980 | G Division | After leaving Dahlgren I got out for 3.5 yrs but came back in and retired Senior Chief Gunner's Mate (SW). Married for 28 yrs as of Oct 2011. |
| Sealey, Larry | BT 2 | Apr 20, 1977 – Jun 27, 1979 | B | |
| Cremeens, George | E4 | Jul 1, 1977 – Feb 5, 1981 | SUPPLY | SHIP SERVICEMAN |
| Lambert, Patrick | GMG1 | 1978 – 1981 | ||
| Jeffrey, David | IC2 | 1978 – 1979 | E | |
| Shannon, Patrick | STG3 | 1978 – 1979 | 3rd | |
| Eckleberry, Bob (Eck) | RM2 | Jan 1, 1978 – Jul 10, 1981 | Radio | Welcome to all, always nice to see other shipmates, Lots of memories of the Dirty D, Med cruise, Getmo, and Unitas, LOL, Remember being called to the bridge after the fire. |
| Lawrence, John | RM2 | Feb 1978 – Aug 1981 | OC | Had a great time aboard the DIRTY D.....Would love to hear from anyone I served with..... |
| Duncan, Dennis | FTM2 | Mar 16, 1978 – Mar 17, 1978 | Fox | Lots of interesting times, and lots of fun times too. Two collisions, and a lot of time at sea. Kept Radar #2 up and running most of the time. Worked with a lot of great folks who made it all bearable. |
| Baker, Terry | RM1 | Jun 1978 – Aug 1981 | OC | An experience I'll never forget working with such a great crew. |
| Chretien, Al | OS 2 | Jul 1978 – Nov 1981 | OPS | Did not realize how much fun i had until i left. where is Lt Dan Murphy , shultzy , Tark. Pooch, Hank, and the rest of you who worked in cic between 1979 and 1981 |
| Reeder, Harley | QM2 | Aug 1, 1978 – Feb 15, 1981 | NAV | Nav Division personnel while I was onboard. Lt. Beck, S.C. Dietrich (German Navy shared), QM1 Reese, QM Gerdes (british from QE2), QM3 Eisly, SC Stasko (Personel Div). The Captain was Capt. Christian |
| King, Ed | PC 3 | 1979 – 1983 | Navigation | Had a good time while aboard the dirty d along with the bad times |
| Spangenburg, Robert (Spange) | FTM1 | 1979 – 1981 | Fox | |
| McCurrach, William | BT2 | 1979 – 1982 | B Division Aft Fireroom | Learneda alot on this ship and did Many Med and Unitas Cruises. Lots of Laughs and tears and even fears, we survived. |
| Chapman, Mike | RMC | Jan 2, 1979 – Jul 12, 1982 | OC | Great ship. enjoyed unitas |
| Maroon, Peter | FTM-1 | Jan 22, 1979 – Aug 30, 1981 | Fox | My last assignment was the Dahlgren. Going to the Caribbean in the middle of winter was a great experience. Assigned to the missile radar got me a job as a Tech Rep. Then off to the Boeing Airplane Company. |
| Jones, Ulyesses (Ut) | OS2 | Apr 15, 1979 – Dec 17, 1979 | OI | I was assigned to USS Dahlgren in a TAD status. We went on the UNTAS XXIII to South America. Great time wih the fellows in OI Div. Enjoy OS1 Grimes, who keep things going all the time. What a kidder |
| Adams, Bill | RM2 | May 1979 – Feb 1983 | OC | Great! times seeing the world. Built life long bonds with some very special friends, brothers in arms. RMCS Chapman, RM3 Burris Where are you? Wouldn't change a THING! |
| Karlinski (Ski), Roger | STG2 | May 1, 1979 – Aug 1, 1982 | AS | Anyone know he whereabouts of Kenny Gersh, Walt Huffman, Commander Mike Beck? |
| Breest, Richard | RM2 | Jun 1979 – Dec 1981 | OC | Onboard for two memorable cruises - Med and Unitas. Great crew, I feel lucky to have served on the Dirty-D. |
| Green, Michael | OS3 | Sep 1979 – Jan 1981 | OI | I have to say the time I had on the Dalhgren was different.I remember the first Med Cruise in 1980 and we had to cross the Atlantic without showers.Would love to hear from you.E-mail me at mgreen001@triad.rr.com. |
| Talarowski, Ed (Ski) | DS1 | Dec 1979 – Dec 1980 | OE | Only spent 1 year onboard. But it was a great year. Want to thank all my shipmates for the fun we had on our Med cruise the summer of 80 |
| Aiken, George | Jan 10, 1980 – Jan 14, 1984 | Interesting ship. Interesting times. Interesting deployments. | ||
| Davis, Willis (Tazz) | BM | Mar 1980 – Jul 1980 | BM | To this day, I remember the feel of power that was surging through me while I was serving aboard the USS DAHLGREN DDG43. |
| Spangenburg, Bob | E6/FTM1 | Apr 15, 1980 – Jun 15, 1982 | Fox | |
| Adams, Scott | OS2 | May 1980 – Jun 1983 | OI | |
| Martin, Christopher | RMSN | Aug 1980 – Dec 1983 | OC | Undoubtedly the best experience of my life. I miss the camaraderie we had in the Radio Shack. I will never forget the friends I made during this time. The Unitas cruise was a blast. A little scary breaking down in the Bermuda Triangle! |
| Hanson, Steve | SMSN | Aug 12, 1980 – Aug 13, 1984 | Communications | Ill always remember Unitas XII and the med 82-83. |
| Keckler, Mike | SH2 | Aug 15, 1980 – Mar 1, 1983 | ||
| Bateman, James | RM2 | Sep 1980 – 1983 | OC Radio | Like to hear from anyone who remembers me before I kick the bucket. |
| Jacobs, Donald (Jake) | OS2 | Oct 1980 – May 1985 | OI | Best years of my life! Left the Dirty D to teach the AEGIS Weapon Sys. Later designed war games for defense contractor. Made OSC in USNR. Became a MD state police officer. Retired due to line of duty injuries. Blessings |
| Adams, Anthony | MM1 | Nov 1980 – May 1985 | M | |
| Adams, Anthony | MM1 | 1981 – 1985 | M | |
| Craig, Frank | MS3 | Mar 15, 1981 – Dec 19, 1984 | S-2 | |
| Andres, Emilio G. | MM3 | Jun 1981 – Dec 1981 | M | I served aboard during the 1981 UNITAS XXII cruise. I was on temporary assignment from the USS Joseph Hewes (FF-1078). The Dirty D was my third ship. Upon my return to the Joey Boat, I was honorably discharged. |
| Semanchik, Marc | EM3 | Jul 1981 – Aug 1985 | E | |
| Lacy, Dean | MM3 | Jul 1981 – Sep 1983 | M | Joined the ship for UNITAS XXII in Rio - great cruise. Med/IO Cruise was fun except for the breakdowns and DIWs. Anyone have a list of Ports we visited during these two deployments? |
| Hairston, Keith | SM | Aug 1981 – Sep 1983 | 1st division | |
| Webb, Wesley | DK2 | Aug 11, 1981 – Oct 3, 1983 | Supply | Great ship and crew. Great memories of Unitas and Med cruise. |
| Murphy, Michael | QM. 3RD. | Dec 1981 – Nov 1984 | Navigation & Deck | Did the Med. I.O. cruise in 1983. Anyone who was there look me up. It was I who toilet papered the ship while in port. Sorry guys, who had to stand the extra watch. Looking for Daryl Abbott & Mark Todd Barney. |
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