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USS Simon Bolivar (SSBN 641) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Simon Bolivar (SSBN 641). 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 397 crew members registered for the USS Simon Bolivar (SSBN 641).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1977 | 1978 – 1980 | 1981 – 1983 | 1984 – 1986 | 1987 – 1989 | 1990 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seiler, Chuck | FTG-2 | 1972 – 1975 | ||
| Honaker, John | QM | 1972 – 1978 | ||
| Swain, Bill | FTB3 (SS) | 1972 – 1974 | Weapons | Greatest bunch of guys with whom I had the pleasure of serviong. Wonderful memories! Thank you! |
| Wilson, Mike | LT | 1972 – 1975 | Weapons | Best weapons deparment in the whole fleet. |
| Thrapp, Larry | E3 | 1972 – 1975 | deck crew / planesman | |
| Olson, James | E-3 | Jan 1972 – Jun 1975 | Deck gang | I came aboard when boat was in NP News bieng refitted for poisidion.Stayed E-3 the whole time but was the best plainesman they had ( ha ) wold love to hear from someone.Especialy if anyone knows the wereabouts of Larry Thrapp.Made 6 patrols. |
| Olson, James | e3 | Jan 1972 – Jul 1975 | Deck | I would like to hear from anyone who was in the deck gang. Or anyone else that would like to reminisce about old times. We all worked hard & played hard. I believed we had the best captain a crew could serve under. |
| Johnson, Gary | LT | Feb 1972 – Jun 1975 | MPA, Comm/Sonar | Memories: High spirited and fun crew, DASO and 5 patrols after first overhaul, Providence Plantation Award, playing jokes on ORSE and NucWeapons inspection teams, Capt.Cross & Liberty-praying for duty to get some sleep, XO Nate Heuberger-ICmen door |
| Biles, George | mm2 | Mar 1972 – Aug 1975 | a gang | Came on board in Newport News on a cold rainey night was meet at the gangway of the crews barge by pete ahern. member of deck divivison with Way,Olson,Monk,Stasnis,Frick,Fogerty,Thrapp,Pen n |
| McComas, Randall | MCCOMAS | Mar 1, 1972 – Aug 1, 1978 | ||
| Bemis, David | IC3SS | Mar 6, 1972 – Aug 1, 1974 | Electrical | My brother Dennis EM2SS and I served on the boat together. |
| Petty, Don | RMCS(SS) RET | Apr 28, 1972 – May 21, 1974 | COMMUNICATIONS RADIO | RETIRED FROM NAVY 1983, RETIRED JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, APL AS THE COMSUBGRU NINE FIELD REP 2006. RIDING MY HARLEY AROUND THE COUNTRY. LIVING IN KINGSTON , WA . CHECK www.myspace.com/rotawrangler |
| George, Rich | SK2 SS | May 24, 1972 – Jun 10, 1975 | Supply/Support | In retrospect The time I served on the Simon Bolivar was some of the best of my life. I grew up a whole lot in a short period of time on the Simon Bolivar. I still remember the great times we had in St Croix and Rosey roads during DASO. |
| Greer, Michael | EM2(SS) | Jun 1972 – Aug 1975 | E | Some of the finest people I ever met, many friends on and off the boat. |
| Butler, Dave | LT | Oct 1972 – Sep 1975 | Various Engineering | A, RC, M, CRA and AEng. Qualified in Subs and as Engineer. Some of the best officers I ever served with and definitely the best crew. |
| Bishop, Joe | LCDR | Nov 1972 – Mar 1976 | Engineer Officer Blue | I was fortunate to serve with a great crew. I remember sitting on the ER Upper bench for a long time my last day, thinking of all the good memories behind me. I look forward to the Charlestn reunion in June. |
| Moore, James | MT1(SS) | Nov 1, 1972 – Apr 1, 1978 | Missile | Great foundation for my career. |
| Underwood, Craig | MM1 | 1973 – 1976 | M DIV | It was nice to get the boat transferred from Rota to Charleston. |
| Stokes, Gerald (Snap) | MM1/SS | 1973 – 1978 | A Gang | |
| Stevens, Mark/ Rabbit | MM1/SS | Mar 1973 – Dec 1976 | It is good to see people that were such a big part of your military life so many years ago. These days the memories all seem good!! | |
| O'Bryan, Daniel | TM2 SS/DV | Mar 10, 1973 – Mar 10, 1976 | Torpedo RM | This is where I grew up. I was 17 when I made my first patrol, and 20 when I made my sixth. |
| Reid, Billy | ET1(SS) | Mar 15, 1973 – Oct 15, 1974 | RC | I made three patrols with the gold crew, and was aboard when we brought the boat back from Rota to Charleston. Still have fond memories of some of the times. |
| Gale, Dennis | MT2 (SS) | Apr 1973 – Mar 1976 | Weapons-Mouse House | My first boat. I learned so much more than I realized! So many memories -diving the sanitaries, swinging a night stick at the Division Officer while playing SAT, getting stuck on top of the 8K during a drill and more. I'll never forget UseTaFis |
| Simms, Paul | YNSN | Apr 16, 1973 – Oct 30, 1973 | Administration | What an experience made a man of me. |
| Archibald, Ike | ET3 - ET1 | May 1973 – Sep 1978 | Reactor Controls | I Will always remember my first Division Chief Wayne "Picky" Powell. We Had some fun patrols with Captain Cross! I'm now a Retired E-9. Find me at www.auwsd.com |
| Bode, Steve | MM1(SS) | Jun 1973 – Jan 1979 | M | Funny how we tend to remember only the "good" times. Thankfully that was most of the time with such a good crew. |
Greene, Alfred  | SN(SS) | Jun 1973 – Dec 1975 | Deck Crew / Planesman | Best time of my life. Made a lot of friends. Remember bringing the boat back to Charleston from Rota, Spain. Sure would like to hear from some of the other crew members and hear what your doing now. |
| Thompson, Chris | MM2 | Aug 1973 – May 1977 | A-Gang | |
| Thompson, Chris | MM | Sep 1973 – May 1977 | A-Gang | |
| Petranek, Gregory | CPO E-7 | Nov 1, 1973 – Oct 31, 1979 | Chief Electrician | Assigned to the command as an E3 and finished my tours as an 01 LDO Ensign. |
| Aussey, Jon | ETCS (SS) | 1974 – 1977 | NAVET | Enjoyed serving on the best sub that sailed for the USN. Had loads of fun at recent reunion, Charleston SC (may 2004). See you at the next one in Orlando (2006). |
| Petty, Don | RADIOMAN | 1974 – 1976 | COMMUNICATIONS | |
| Rossell, Paul (Razz) | MT1(SS) | 1974 – Nov 1978 | Weapons | What a great experience serving on the greatest weapon known to mankind. I was fortunate to have been onboard to launch two test shots (can you say drills?) Many great memory’s. |
| Hollingsworth, Paul Holly | STS1 (SS) | 1974 – 1974 | Sonar | TAD from USS Sam Houston SSBN609 made one patrol to med. Qualified on this patrol and recieved commendation from CO. |
| Rossell, Paul | MT1(SS) | 1974 – Dec 1978 | Launcher | What a great experience working with the best the Navy had to offer, both men and equipment. |
| Stewart, Rick | MT-1(SS) | 1974 – 1978 | Weps | |
| Keef, Eric | SSBN 641 | Jan 1974 – Apr 1977 | WPNS | One of the best experiances of my life. Still have friends from the crew and looking forward to seeing some more of you guys in Cocoa Beach |
| Young, Richard | MMC(SS) | Jan 1974 – May 1977 | M | Best tour of duty ever. Hope to make the next reunion. |
| Barnett, Phillip | SKS (SS) | Jan 1, 1974 – Jan 1, 1976 | Blue crew | 30 years ago and I can still smell that Boat. Ever walk in Sears and hear those General Quarters sounds. I made some good friends that I'll never forget. |
| Sternfels, Bill | LTJG | Apr 1974 – Sep 1977 | Supply | Great times, great people. Was privileged to serve aboard SIMON BOLIVAR with its crews. Retired USN |
| Gassaway, Dana | STS3 (SS) | Apr 10, 1974 – Jan 1, 1976 | Deck | A wonderful learning experience. I learned more on the Bolivar than my ten years of college-I should have stayed in!! Bravo Zulu to all my shipmates!! GO NAVY! |
| Barsaleau, Brian | TM2 | Jun 17, 1974 – May 15, 1978 | Weapons | Came on board as a TMSN. Great crew, experiences and boat. Battle Efficiency E was won three times. William Shatner and film crew came on board to use 641 for nuc power recruiting film. Special test ops near the Andros Islands. Water clear/blue. |
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