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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN 635). 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 149 crew members registered for the USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN 635).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1978 | 1979 – 1982 | 1983 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGrath, Dave | EM1(SS) | 1963 – | comissioning crew | |
| Czausz, John | LET02 | 1963 – | navigation | |
| Bennett, George | TMCS | 1963 – | I am a Plank Owner. Left the Rayburn in 1966 | |
| Reeves, George | FTBC | 1963 – 1963 | Weapons Department, Fire Control | Plank Owner |
| Wood, David Woody | TM3 SS | 1963 – Dec 1966 | Weapons | I was on the Commissioning Blue Crew and I was on four patrols and got out in !966. |
| Morse, Walter | sts3ss | Mar 17, 1963 – Aug 12, 1966 | sonar | a great experience, an honor to serve, learned a lot & meet a bunch of great shipmates |
| Clark, Jim | RM1(SS) | Jun 15, 1963 – May 27, 1968 | Radio | I am a Plank owner and qualified in Submarines on the "mighty Sam". I retired as a CPO in September 68 with 20. |
| Granlund, Rick | SSBN635 | Oct 10, 1963 – Dec 10, 1966 | Navigation | Plank Owner. some of the best times in my 23 year Naval Career. |
| Stewart, William | EM1 | 1964 – 1968 | E | Electrical |
| Enoch, Maynard | 1964 – | Communications | ||
| Andrews, Hugh (Andy) | TM2(SS) | 1964 – 1967 | Weapons, Launcher | |
| Svoboda, Bernard | MT2 SS | 1964 – 1969 | Weapons Dept / Missile Division | Plank Owner |
| Ogren, Ken | FTB1(SS) | Jan 17, 1964 – Feb 1969 | Mk 84 Fire Control | One of the most positive times in my life. |
| Smith, William | TM3 (SS) | Mar 10, 1964 – Aug 14, 1965 | Weapons | Plank owner, with one heck of a bunch of Super troopers |
| Andrews, Hugh/andy | TM2(SS) | Apr 1964 – Jun 1968 | Missile Launcher | Commissioning Crew |
| Strickland, Herman | RM2(SS) | Nov 1964 – Jun 1966 | Radio | Commissioning crew. Two patrols. Member of USSVI |
| McCall, Ed | ET1 (SS) | 1965 – Nov 1983 | Navigation | |
| Baker, Isaiah | Petty Officer 2nd class | Aug 1965 – Aug 1972 | weapons | |
| Solt, Harrison | MM1 | Sep 1965 – Oct 1969 | Machinery | |
| Drewes, Kenneth (Kenhi) Aka "super Nuke" | MM1(SS)DV | Sep 1965 – Oct 1969 | A great boat and a great crew. What an experience being able to serve on her. | |
| Feinberg, Stan | MM2 (SS) | Jan 4, 1966 – May 15, 1970 | A-Gang | Stood Aux Forward and Aux Aft watches. I maintain the Sam Rayburn Web Site at www.ssbn635.org and the Crew Data Base. Our next reunion, will be in Branson, MO in 2017. Go to the 635 site web site at www.ssbn635.org |
| Eckstein, Rick | LT | Jun 1966 – Aug 1968 | Engineering | |
| Goetz, Peter (Pete) | tm3 | Sep 1966 – Apr 1967 | launcher tech | |
| Dudley, Richard (Rickey) | IC2(SS) | 1967 – 1968 | E Division | Made 2 patrols on the Raybun, earned my dolphins in one. I learned a lot about work ethics, job completion, and patients. I did not enjoy 71 days confined. Although the experience was a great life experience. |
| Blanc, Robert | EMI (SS) | 1967 – 1969 | Electrical | I did appreciate Captain Trost. He seemed to always have his crew as his top priority and was very kind to me. |
| Morel, Joe | IC2 | May 1967 – Jul 1969 | IC2 | Some of the best times of my life. I'll never forget. |
| Godfrey, Donald (Don) | ET1(SS) retired ETCS(SS) | Jul 14, 1967 – Aug 16, 1968 | NAVET | Retired ETCS(SS) from Subron Eighteen Sep 1985. Entered Southeastern Baptist Seminary, graduated 1988 (M.Div) and 1991(D.Min). Served churches in NC, Warrenton, Louisburg and Lynchburg, VA. Living now is Salisbury, NC. |
| Swan, Steven | ic1 (ss) | Aug 1967 – Feb 1969 | Nukes | Great Time, Good Crew. |
| Lee, William (Bill) | SN / FTG-3 (SS) | May 1968 – Sep 1969 | Deck | Made two patrols with a great bunch of guys. |
| Hicks, Randy | SONAR 2ND CLASS | May 1968 – 1971 | SONAR | HAD A GREAT TOUR OF DUTY WAS SUPPOSE TO GO THROUGH UPFIT BUT WAS PULLED THE DAY OF PATROL BECAUSE OF A HERNIA PROBALY WOULD HAD STAYED IN THE NAVY WAS EARLY OUT WENT I GOT BACK TO THE STATES |
| McKiernan, Donald / Mack | STS3/ SS | Jul 1968 – Apr 1971 | Some of my best navy time was here. Remember being in FL and receving the first polaris patrol pin. | |
| Hartman, Terry | MM2 | 1970 – 1973 | Leading ELT; Received 'Accomodation' I appreciated all who help me to succeed in Life. My training provided me a great career. | |
| Littrell, Mike(Teach) | ftb5 | 1970 – | fire control | on board for refit in Kittery. COB Johnson good man. great experience for a country boy. |
| Pitt, Jesse Doc | Lt. | 1970 – 1971 | Submarine Squadron 18 | Last Gold Crew Medical Officer to serve on 635. Enjoyed the friendships formed among the crew (& their dependents between patrols). Loved Holy Loch & Scotland. Went back many times & golfed St. Andrews. |
| George, Mike | TM3/SS | 1970 – 1972 | Weapons division | Looking for TM1/SS Joe McCune. |
| McCann, Greg (Mac) | MS2 | May 1970 – Feb 1976 | Supply | First ship I served aboard. Had a heckuva time qualifying but finally got it. Memory of crew and mates some of the best in my life. |
| Hurd, Ed | TMO2 | Sep 15, 1970 – May 18, 1973 | Weapons/ Missile | Had some of the best times and made some wonderful friends. Going to the reunion in San Diego this May, Hope to see others there!! |
| Derstine, Terry | SK2 | Jan 1971 – Aug 1973 | Supply | I took the Rayburn thru the Posiden conversion at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and sea trials to follow. |
| Spencer, Tom | EM2(ss) | Jun 8, 1971 – Jun 1974 | E Div | 5 partols plus the refuel and missle conversion at Portsmouth. |
| Clark, Dale L. | SN 1 | Oct 10, 1971 – Oct 21, 1973 | Deck | I lived my dream serving on "Mr. Sam". I grew up quick as a topside, torpedo room, & sonar watchstander. We had an outstanding crew and wardroom |
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