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USS Samuel Gompers (AD 37) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Samuel Gompers (AD 37). 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 946 crew members registered for the USS Samuel Gompers (AD 37).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – 1970 | 1971 | 1972 – 1973 | 1974 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fink, Barry | mmfn | 1982 – 1985 | M | |
| Denny, Ti | BT 2 | 1982 – 1982 | R-2 boiler shop | facebook ( ti denny ) or ( tidenny791@msn.com ) |
| Nonamaker, Tim | PNSN | 1982 – 1984 | X Admin | It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Met some really cool people, saw some incredible things, went to places I never would have had the chance to otherwise. I will never forget my days onboard Fat Sam. |
Craig, David  | MM3 | 1982 – 1985 | Engineering | View 'now' Photo |
| Valencia-smith, Cindy | SK3 | 1982 – 1985 | S-1 | This was one of the best times of my life-made 2 Westpacs-seen a lot of places-made a lot friends-married Ron Smith (SH2)-will never forget USS Samuel Gompers AD-37 Hey anyone contact me at: cinbays@hotmail.com |
| Day, Gordon | ML2 | 1982 – Aug 27, 1984 | R2 | My time on the Sammy g in one word. Fantastic. met up with the ship in Diego Garcia upon its return from Kenya . met 3 girls on Island going to ship . Cindy Cox , Soto and another friend of theirs . thanks Sammy G. |
| Chapman, Jeff | EN | 1982 – 1983 | B | . |
| Pickard, "Larry" Lawrence | SM3 | Jan 1, 1982 – Jul 30, 1985 | OC | WEST PAC SEP 82 TO APR 83/WEST PAC JUN 84 TO DEC 84. Part of the move crew S.D. to Alameda. Started in 1st Div struck SM. Fat Sam Memories. Baby born, PI, Fiji, Diego Garcia, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Steel Beach Picnics, Smokers, Ex-wife. |
| Young, Jeff | HT2 | Jan 4, 1982 – Aug 1984 | R-1 | Would love to get info on members I've served with. I have many photos I'd love to share especially a few from Shellback initiations. Also, would be nice to hear from Teresa Lazzar. |
| Mitchell (Wellington), Doris (Doe) | Seaman/E-3 | Jan 12, 1982 – Apr 28, 1984 | Stokekeeper | Hey I am Looking for Laurie White she was in supply also. I Lost touch with her when I got off ship in the Phippines and the ship went on with out me |
| Gamble (Formerly Knisley), Brenda (Ladysun) | SK3 | Feb 1982 – Jun 1986 | SK1 | Wow!! what a long time has passed... So many wonderful memories...two Westpacs... Married Driscas Gamble in 1985 and we have three daughters...currently living in Las Vegas... Would love to hear from all of our Shipmates |
| Graham, Rod | DS2 | Feb 1982 – Feb 1984 | S-6 | I'm a Network Engineer for the US Space Force..... Professional Certifications: CISSP, Security Plus, Security Plus CE, CCNA |
| Savarino, Thomas/ Tommysav | E-3 | Feb 2, 1982 – Oct 10, 1985 | B-Division | where are all the faces I knew aboard the USS Samuel Gompers. Which is now on the bottom of the pacific ocean. Look for me on facebook.com. I still remember the burnerman watches down in the fireroom. |
| Dixon(Wilson)Morris, Barbara | BM2 | Feb 26, 1982 – Nov 1985 | Deck Dept | |
| Chavez, Tony/"Cholo" | EM3 | Mar 1982 – May 17, 1984 | E-DIV | ANY OF YOU E DIV. KNUCKLE HEADS OUT THERE? SURVIVED LONG STAYS IN P.I.& DIEGO STILL DRYING OUT. |
| Hollins, Eric | YN4 | Apr 11, 1982 – May 1, 1985 | RS | Was a yeoman in RS and Supply. Girlfried was Detona Worthy, and various friends from East coast (DC and Philly) |
| Tindle, Gavin | E-3 BOILER TECH | Apr 15, 1982 – Jun 16, 1984 | Engineering | Where is everyone who worked down in the hole. Where is MurdockI?Where is Crumbley? Boy was it hot down there.So who forgot to check the spring Bearing while out to sea? I saw that coming.It was flooded by the bildge many times.i |
| Archuleta, Jerry | TMT2 | Apr 17, 1982 – Oct 28, 1985 | W-2 ASROC Shop | Has anyone from my old Division contacted you or the association? If so, I have a e-mail address they can contact me through at: jerryparch@comcast.net. Thanks. |
| Flores, Robert/flip | RM1 | May 1982 – Nov 1983 | Communications | Rixt Operator, worked here under RMCS Jerry Whitworth who was later this year, arrested for Treason with Ex Naval LCDR Walker for selling classified materials to Russia. (Walker/Whitworth Espionage case 1983) |
| McDonner, James | YN2 | May 1, 1982 – Oct 1, 1985 | X Admin | Looking for contacts from the old days. |
| Andrews, Thomas (Joe) | E4 | Jun 14, 1982 – Jun 1, 1984 | S6 | Sure was a great time back then. Sure miss the sea. And the travel. |
| Denny, Ti | BT 2 | Jul 15, 1982 – Aug 15, 1989 | R-2 | BOILER REPAIR SHOP |
| Forrey, Dean | HTC(SW) | Jul 20, 1982 – Jun 5, 1984 | Repair | I spent all of my time on Gompers in the NDT LAb. |
| Milner, Michael "Mike" | MM3 | Aug 1982 – May 7, 1983 | R | First ship this destroyer sailor served on that I did not have underway watches, & there were women aboard! The Ladies worked hard & Bet you're bottom dollar they could hold their own no problem. |
| Hall, Dwight | CWO2 | Aug 1982 – Apr 1984 | Engineering Admin | |
| Cindy Cox, Cindola | E2 | Aug 15, 1982 – Jan 7, 1985 | dental striker | Was in as a boatsman at first, then became a dental striker. Dated Russ Vancleve, us navy diver hoo yah. Did 2 wes pacs, had a great time aboard ship and in the us navy. Left there after 2nd wes pac and went to NAS Key West dental clinic |
| Deihs, Pennie | RP3 | Sep 1982 – Aug 1985 | Admin | Looking for anyone who I might know from the period of 1982 - 1985. |
| Obrien, Bill | ET2 | Sep 1, 1982 – Jun 20, 1985 | RADCON | Worked in the radiac calibration lab. This was my first ship made two deployments. What a great time overseas and plenty of good liberty. This was the old Navy for sure |
| Harrington, Brian (Harry) | DCFN | Sep 29, 1982 – Apr 12, 1984 | R-1 | THEY SAID ROCKS DONT LIVE THAT LONG... IM STILL HERE!! LOVE THIS OLD SHIP!! |
| Sedlewicz, Mike | ET3 | Oct 1982 – May 1984 | OPS | Had a great time finishing out my six years in the US Navy while onboard the "Sammy G". Now a math teacher ready to retire to Boca Raton, Florida with my wife from New Jersey. |
| Hughes, David | Ht3 | Oct 1982 – Oct 1986 | R1 | |
| Luke, Chris | MM3 | Oct 10, 1982 – Jun 1, 1984 | pump shop | |
| Chavarry, Roland | SN | Nov 1982 – Jun 1983 | 3rd | |
| Snider (Gregory), Mary | EN2 | Nov 15, 1982 – Nov 1, 1986 | A Gang | USS Samuel Gompers AD37 Reunion June 22-26, 2023 in Lake Tahoe NV. For more info go to https://www.samuelgompersreunion.org |
| Matthews, Brian (Matt) | MS3 | Dec 1982 – Aug 1984 | Supply | Joined the ship in PI in Dec '82 and left in Aug. '84 shortly after re-upping for 6. Went to San Diego for schooling. |
| Kuebitz, Hermann F. | HM1 | 1983 – 1985 | H | LPO & Lab Tech. Completed two eventfull and memorable WEST_PAC. Stood off Ras Al Had for months servicing destroyers. Visited Sri Lanka, Diego Garcia, Singapore, Sidney, Yokosuka, Subic Bay... I salute my grand HMCM. Surpurb leader and organizer.. |
| Cardamon, Vincent | BM3 | 1983 – 1985 | Deck | The Gator Club in Coronado, WestPac, crossing the equator, Diego Garica, Japan, the Philippines. Wow, what times when we were once young and the memories. Hope everyone from the day is doing well in life |
| Halsell, Vanessa | RM2 | Jan 1, 1983 – Dec 3, 1987 | Comms | I will always remember the Sammy G fondly...it was the best and worst time of my life (if you can remember...I was the DCA's daughter and he didn't let anyone forget that). I had 2 great WestPacs anyways. Currently living in Las Vegas and lov |
| Murray, Mike | MS5 | Feb 1983 – Oct 1988 | supply | best years of my life in hind sight Sammy took me around the world and made me proud to serve my country Miss you Renee |
| Kelly, Pat | HT1(SW) | Feb 23, 1983 – Nov 9, 1987 | R-1/R-6 | |
| Harden, Gary (Doc) | HM2 | Feb 27, 1983 – Dec 31, 1984 | Medical | Had a great time on the Sammy G, my first WESTPAC. |
| Sparks, James | OS2 | Mar 1983 – Jan 17, 1987 | Operations | |
| Bostic, Sheryl | E-5 | Mar 1983 – 1985 | Data Processing | The best thing about working in DP (besides the tightness of the group) was working the 11p-7a shift. The shop was above the kitchen and they baked at night! Those were the best cookies. Thanks! |
| Johnson, Jefferson | HM3 | Mar 1983 – May 1985 | Medical (H Division) | Had a great time in Medical with Hm2 Harden, HM3 Rosenquist and SC Pryor and the rest of the Medical Dept. |
| Gerow, Tom | BM3 | Apr 1983 – Dec 1986 | 3rd | The boat deck was the place to be but, would like to hear from anyone from my "Fat Sam" family. |
| Forkell, Charmaine (Charley) | IM2 | Apr 1983 – Mar 1985 | R-5 | Best memories are: being out to sea, standing watch up in CIC working the scopes/boards, firing the gun for the Battle 'E', roving patrol in port, & JImbo's cinnamon rolls! |
| Shannon, Les | MR2 | May 1983 – Mar 1985 | R2 | Think of the "glory days" occasionally, Life has been good to me and I attribute much of it to having served in the Navy. |
| Ingram, Ronnie | EN2 | Jul 1983 – May 1987 | A Gang | Looking for old friends. Hope all is well. |
| Western, Jeffrey | HT2 | Aug 1983 – Dec 1984 | Carpenter Shop | |
| Western, Jeffrey | HT2 | Aug 1983 – Dec 1984 | R-1 | Carpenter Shop |
| Lara, Paul | seaman | Aug 13, 1983 – Jul 15, 1986 | deck | None |
| Perron, Mark | BT 3 | Sep 1983 – Aug 1987 | B division | Learned alot down in that hole. Met some good people too. How is everybody these days? |
| Paul, Reynolds | EN2 | Sep 1983 – Aug 1988 | A gang | Has anyone heard from Brian Woodcock, or Patrick parks? |
| Langham, Gene | E3 | Oct 15, 1983 – Sep 22, 1987 | Deck | Hope to find some old friends here. Most of my stuff is on face book now |
| Buss, Daniel | EN-3 | Oct 16, 1983 – Jun 1, 1987 | A-Gang | Hi old shipmates, if you rember me E mail me |
| Emerson, Karen | HTFA | Nov 1983 – Nov 1986 | R1 | Hello to all my Sammy G shipmates. I recognize some names on the list. I'm looking for Patty Taylor and Sharon Jones. I found Kim Gochnauer already and spent a few days at her house last May. Kim and I would love to find Patty and Sharon. |
| Christiansen, Allen | BT3 | Nov 1983 – May 1988 | R-2 | stumbled across this site and recognize a couple names, It would be great to hear from you if you remember me. those were the days huh? |
| Akers, Tom | CWO2 | Dec 1983 – Jun 1984 | E | Elec Officer |
| Ellis, Sassy | BM1 | Dec 11, 1983 – Jan 10, 1988 | Deck | Hi all, Hope all is well, Retired and living in Cali.. Son serving now (12 years). I still smile about some of the memories. |
| Saddlemire, Frank | BTFN | Dec 27, 1983 – Sep 12, 1987 | B | "Diversity" comes to mind ... uniqueness of each individual, USShips, Ports of Call, many days spent ABOARD whether in Port or out to Sea not to exclude Hammerheads and Jellyfish only watches were monotonous, SD & SF |
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