US Navy Crew List

– Reunite with old Navy Buddies –

350386 entries available online. Add yours!
1 user currently logged in and 389 visitors active.

USS Whale (SSN 638) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Whale (SSN 638). 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?

Looking for US Navy memorabilia? Try the Ship's Store.



There are 239 crew members registered for the USS Whale (SSN 638).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1969 | 1970 – 1975 | 1976 – 1980 | 1981 – 1985 | 1986 – 1991 | 1992 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Russell, JefferyE-31986 – 1987HMAssigned to the Whale in early 1986 as a seaman, left in late 1987 to Hospital Corpsman School in San Diego, and became HM3(SS) in 1988. Trained under HM1(SS) "Doc" Phillip Krakowiak.
Dickinson, KenMM2-SSJan 1986 – Mar 1988A-Gang
Nilsen, MikeRM2(SS)Feb 5, 1986 – Jan 5, 1990RadioThe whale was a great boat to cut my teeth on. I cherish the friendships and memories from my time onboard the "Happy Whale" more than any of the boats I've been on since.
Beranek, Jerome (Jerry)STS2(SS)Jul 13, 1986 – Aug 29, 1990SONARIt was the best time of my life. And my favorite job in the world!!! I will always wonder if I should have stayed in for 20 + years. I would have rather been at sea than in port. Submarines ROCK!!!
Newell, ChrisQMCS(SS)Nov 1986 – Dec 1990QMWHALE was a wonderful ship. I think we had just the right combination of personalities to make it a very close-knit crew, I will always fondly remember my 4 years on WHALE as by far the best tour in my career. Fair Winds, Chris
Logan, CedricE51987 – 1990RL
Lamar, WaymondET1988 – 1990ESMET school, A, C was great. Submarine School , Groton , CT Many memories. I am a better person because of all Life challenges. Thanks for the everything!
Beasley, SedricE41988 –WeaponsHello shipmates
Pepin, MichaelMS1988 – 1992Supply/MS
McMillan, Scott "mac"STS 2 (SS)Jan 1, 1988 – Jul 21, 1992SonarAboard in 88 in drydock in Bremerton. Took her across the equator, through the Panama Canal in 88, Med Run in 89, crossed the Arctic circle during two Northern Runs in 91 and 92. Great ship, great CO's, and great crews. Hey QMC! Goodonya!
Myers, DavidET2/SSJan 15, 1988 – Apr 15, 1990Electronics Technician
Boswell, TomMM2(SS)Feb 1988 – Feb 1992M-DivisionGreat memories. Awesome time. MMC Cronin, MMCS Rock...MM2 Costa...all great friends and shipmates.
Morris, Dale "moe"IC2/SS1989 – 1991ICI WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE "WHALE PIG" IT WAS BY FAR THE MOST REWARDING EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE I WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN. I OFTEN THINK ABOUT THE CREW AND WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM. FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS TO ALL.
Myers, DavidET2/SSMar 5, 1989 – Mar 21, 1991
McGlaughlin, DennisSTS2/SSAug 1989 – May 6, 1995SonarCome over to http://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/index.jsp join the converstion and share pictures, lot of Whale guys from our time.
Barnes, DonMM2Aug 1, 1989 – Aug 1, 1993M
Patrick, FrankMM2(SS)Sep 1, 1989 – Aug 15, 1993A-GangLeft the Whale and went to Tender duty in Norfolk. Escaped there and spent 4 years shore duty at Rosey Roads, Puerto Rico. I currently work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Reigles, JamesEM1(SS)Sep 29, 1989 – Nov 1, 1994EWent to Radcon after leaving until 1999. Started working at Millstone Nuclear Power Plant in 2001 and I am currently an Electrical First Line Supervisor.
Florez, Juan CarlosQM3(SS)Oct 1, 1989 – Jul 23, 1993NavigationThe experiences that transpired while attached to the USS Whale based in Groton CT have echoed to this date. Sometimes i wonder "what IF i had re-enlisted?" Hope all those great crewmembers I served with and for are safe and sound. Safe WINDS!
Carroll, JimMM1/SS1990 – 1996A-GangWent on to the USS Ohio after the Whale. Currently in Maryland working as a Principle Nuclear Plant Operator at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.
Robinson, BobbyMM2/SS1990 – 1995Mechanical- M DIVWorking with the finest Sailors in the Navy gave me great pride. My greatest memories include 5 years onboard fast attack subs. It was scary, funny, somber,and worth while. Going on liberty was always an adventure (Ryan)
Gray, LeeEM2/SS1990 – 1993ElectricalGood memories!!
Bennett, WalterEMC(SS)1990 – 1995Electrical
Jurcsak, Paul T.LCDR1990 – 1993NAV
Brean, HowardTM 2 (SS)Feb 1990 – Jun 1993WeaponsLoved the men I served with. We still get together every few years to re-live our glory days.
Jones, CodyMar 1990 – Mar 1993Fire ControlHey Gang
Bennett, WalterEMC(SS)Apr 1990 – Oct 30, 1995Electrical
Hess, DavidE5-MMApr 18, 1990 – Apr 21, 1992Auxillary Machinary
Kidd, LarrySEAMANJun 1990 – Jun 1991DeckHelmsman/Plansman.
Jurcsak, PaulLCDRJun 1990 – Jul 1993NAVA great boat with a great crew. Great memories!
Birlin, StephenRM2Jun 1, 1990 – Aug 1, 1994Radio
Hoag, MarkSTS3/SSJul 20, 1990 – Oct 2, 1995Weapons
Foster, FredMM2(SS)Jul 30, 1990 – Jul 23, 1993A-GangI gained from some valuable life experiences and learned from many great people. I hope all of my great shipmtes are living their lives to the fullest.
Griffin, ChipEMAug 1990 – 1992E
Tedesco, TimEM1 (SS)Sep 1990 – Sep 1992E-Div
Aird, DonaldCTR1/SSNov 1990 – Mar 1991Radio
Faulkner, ScottLTJGDec 1990 – Dec 1992E/M/RC/CommWithout a doubt the most challenging and rewarding time of my life. My experience on Whale was unforgettable, and I would do it all again.
Hetzel, Dean "weasel"EM11991 – Feb 1995Engineering/ElectricalHey! Ryan! Still have pics of us on the fishing boat in RR Puerto Rico! Hope you are fine. Wouldnt let me go to shore duty, 7 yrs straight at sea was enough so I bailed.
Hoffman, VictorLTJan 1991 – Nov 25, 1993Junior OfficerWas on Whale for TopTorp '91 (sweep!), Northern Run '91 and Unitas '92. Great crew and wardroom. Meanest, fightingest ship in the Navy!
Armstrong, MichaelFTGCMar 1991 – Mar 1994Fire Controllot of great memories, hi all!
Timothy Whitted, TimmyIC3/SSApr 1991 – Mar 1996ICThose were the days... Best of Luck to ya'll... Miss it
Ryan, PatrickEM1(SS)Jun 6, 1991 – Oct 2, 1992ElectricalI was the Leading First for E-Div for about 1 year.
Halliday, DavidE-5 / TM2(SS)Jul 1991 – Jul 6, 1992Torpedoman
Murphy, PatrickSTS3/SSAug 17, 1991 – Jul 1, 1996Weaponsgot in with some great guys in sonar and they carried me the whole way. thought i could not wait to get out. boy was I wrong. went to Baghdad with another great bunch of guys. wouldn't be here without them either. thank you. FAIR WINDS...
Harris, AndrewCDRNov 1991 – Jan 1994Commanding OfficerAn excellent experience on a valiant ship with an excellent crew. We worked hard, and got it done. Best of luck to you all.
Houseknecht, EugeneMM3Nov 1, 1991 – May 9, 1995A GangI made a lot of new friends, had a lot of great times. The Whale was a great boat.

Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Whale (SSN 638).

Report an offensive or inappropriate entry.

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1969 | 1970 – 1975 | 1976 – 1980 | 1981 – 1985 | 1986 – 1991 | 1992 – now

↑ To top of page | ↓ To bottom of page

Reunions

There are currently no planned reunions.

Add a reunion information.



↑ To top of page | ↓ To bottom of page