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USS Thomas Jefferson (SSBN 618) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Thomas Jefferson (SSBN 618). 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 204 crew members registered for the USS Thomas Jefferson (SSBN 618).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1966 | 1967 – 1970 | 1971 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moyers, James | E7 | 1960 – 1968 | Missle | This is Moose's son Michael Wanted to add him here but I am not sure of his dates on the sub. I will update as soon as I can. If anyone can help reach out to me mike@justritedesign.com |
| Underwood, John | ET1 (SS) P3 RO | Feb 1962 – Jun 1965 | RC | Blue Crew Plank Owner - made 4 "Cold War" patrols. TJ was test boat for "Sub Safe" subsequent to Thresher disaster. I was on patrol when Kennedy was assassinated. Cap'n Rathbun (Blue) & CMDR Priest (Gold) were the best. |
| Menefee, Dave | ENCS SS | Feb 1962 – Feb 1964 | Machinery | Plankowner. Rode her down the building ways into the James River on February 24, 1962. |
| McClure, Jim | ETR2(SS) & ET1(SS) | Feb 3, 1962 – Jan 15, 1966 | NAVET | Commissioning Crew in Newport News. A great time in my life. |
| Young, James L. (Jim) | ET1 (SS) SD | Mar 1962 – Aug 19, 1965 | RC | last position LPO RC Div., Ships diver, member qualification board |
Latham, Bobby (Curly)  | TM1 (SS) | Jun 1962 – Mar 1965 | LANTFLT | This is for my dad, died Sep 06. Looking for feedback to clarify any awards/medals. Im establishing memorium in his hometown. Any help of info appreciated contact me robin.riddle@us.army.mil. Yes, I am US Army (Ret) |
| Leddy, Mike | FNMM | Jul 1962 – May 1964 | AUXILARYMEN | |
| Breslin, Paul | QM2 | Sep 1962 – May 1965 | Navigation | |
| Nadarzynski, Edward | ETN2 | Sep 1962 – Mar 1965 | Navigation | |
| Como, Mike | CS3 | Dec 1962 – Oct 1964 | I was a cook on the comissioning crew, with PB Johnson, Bates and smitty.I did sea trials and the first two patrols.I left the Navy in oct of 64. | |
| Ouellette, Armand | QM-2(SS) | 1963 – 1966 | Nav | One or two patrols with Capt (Rathbun ?) who was plank owner then Capt Jim Walsh. The best crew anyone could have. Hard to believe cutting edge technology back then is now so laughable.... |
| Cook, John | MM2(SS) | 1963 – 1965 | M Div | ELT, left for instructor duty at West Milton, NY |
| Benito, Jz | OM1 | 1963 – 1977 | Unknown | Researching for any information on my father, Jose "Joe" Benito (RIP 12/21/11). Any submates out there who can provide me more information about my father?? ANy info would be greatly appreciated. |
| Leach, Bob/lurch | MM2SS | 1963 – Dec 1966 | M division | Good crew, good memories |
| Sweat, John | MM1 SS | May 31, 1963 – Dec 6, 1965 | A-Div | Great boat Made the first five blue patrols with some of the greatest guys going. We are having a reunion sept or october 2010 in groton pleaqse plan on attending jvsweat@sbcglobal.net |
| Brandon, Joe | FTB2 SS | Aug 1963 – 1966 | Weapons | Plank Owner, Blue Crew, made 6 patrols. Left Navy 1969 finished my 20 in Navy Reserve. BS degree in Business from University of Florida worked next 30 years for State of Florida. Retired 2003. |
| Sweat, John | MM1SS Aux | Sep 7, 1963 – Dec 9, 1965 | A | Hi SHIPMATES. We will be holding the TJ reunion this September 2014 in Charleston S.C. We need for all you guys to attends this special event. See you there. John Sweat |
| Pearson, Donald | CS3 | Sep 15, 1963 – Aug 8, 1964 | Commissaryman Galley ships "Baker" | Served aboard the Jefferson, until I made rate, I was transferred to the Sam Houston |
| Fitzsimmons, Charles (Fitz) | MM3 to MM1(SS) | Nov 1963 – Dec 1967 | "A" Division | Very good crews on Blue and Gold. |
| Lowery, Kirk | IC1(SS) | Dec 1963 – Nov 1966 | Nuc IC | Good shipmates, good times. Capitain Priest the best I ever knew |
| Clark, Jim | ETR 2ND CLASS | Dec 1, 1963 – Jun 30, 1966 | ||
| Barry III, James | QM1(SS) | Dec 1, 1963 – Jun 30, 1964 | ||
| Psillas, William | MM2 (SS) ELT | 1964 – 1965 | Main Propulsion | Any contact is welcomed! |
| Derryberry, Jerry | MM2 | 1964 – 1964 | M Division | |
| Barrett, Robert (Bob) | ETN2(SS) | 1964 – 1966 | RC Div | Arrived on board at last minute due to a shorthanded situation (prior RO left unexpectedly), Had to qual quickly due to P & S watches. Great crew, made many friends. Will never forget the TJ. |
| Van Leeuwen, Richard | TM1(SS) | Jan 5, 1964 – Apr 1970 | Torpedo | |
| Dawson, Millard | FTB3 ? | Jul 1964 – Mar 1966 | Seaman Gang | |
| Schwerha, John/jack (The Toad) | IC1 SS | Jul 20, 1964 – Apr 1970 | E | Blue before yard and Gold after. Started with Deputy Dawg and ended with Purdum and his Pirates. Contact for info on the Assoc. and Reunions. |
| Pearson, Donald | CS3 | Sep 10, 1964 – Sep 10, 1964 | Cook | Was later transferred to the USS Scorpion SSN 589 |
| Kish, Robert | ETR2(SS) | Oct 1964 – Nov 1968 | RC | Left the Navy in 68. Back in the Navy in 74 as an Optometrist. Retired in 93. Twenty Seven years. Still practice. Some day I will retire. |
| Thomas, Brian---tom | RM3 | Nov 15, 1964 – Dec 18, 1966 | RADIO GANG | Any body from that period is welcome to contact me. e-mail address is briantgator2@peoplepc.com I would like to hear from you. Tom |
| Varso, Jack | QM2 | 1965 – 1969 | QM GANG | WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE CREW, I SERVED BOTH THE BLUE AND GOLD CREW AND TOOK THE BOAT INTO THE YARDS FOR OVER HAUL.. I REMEMBER CHIEF TAYLOR, MKIE HANSON, AND COX (ALL QM'S) |
| McCarthy, Ken | KENNETH MCCARTHY MM1(SS) | Apr 1965 – Apr 1969 | Propulsion | |
| Taylor, Malcolm | MT3 | Apr 10, 1965 – May 1, 1967 | Weapons | Made 4 patrols with the Blue Crew from Holy Loch including 75 day patrol before the yard period. |
| Tranquillo, Dave | RMC(SS) | May 15, 1965 – Jul 15, 1966 | ||
| Coleman, Phillip | MASTER CHIEF/EM9 CHIEF OF THE BOAT | Jun 1965 – Jun 1969 | Blue Fleet | Retired out of Mare Island and have been in Vallejo every sense. |
| Hanson, Mike | QM2 (ss) | Oct 1965 – Dec 1968 | nav | glad to have survived this long very proud to have served on the Jefferson over 50 years ago. |
| Bulger, Gary | ETC | Oct 1, 1965 – Jan 1, 1970 | NAVIGATION | RETIRED AND LIVE IN VIRGINIA BEACH VA |
| Hanson, Mike | QM2(ss) | Nov 1965 – Dec 1968 | Navigation | would love to hear from any crew. |
| Roberts, Kenneth, (Robby) | MM2 SS | 1966 – 1970 | Made one patrol and then took her through the refit in Newport News and then five more patrols. | |
| Sabatino, Al | MT1[SS] | May 1966 – Apr 1967 | Weapons | worked Polaris A-2 missle systems, made 2 patrols including 75 day before shipyards |
| Lane, David | EM1(SS) | May 10, 1966 – Oct 18, 1969 | Electrical Division | Checked aboard while in shipyard at Newport News, VA. Made 3 patrols then discharged from USN only to re-enlist 19 months later. |
| Jenkins, ''doc'' David | HMCS(SS) USN RET | Jun 1966 – Jul 1969 | MEDICAL | Took boat through yard at Newport News, made Alpha trials, only 2 of us qualified as Chief of Watch BCP operators, was a busy time |
| Lawson, Tom | RMC(SS) | Jul 1966 – Aug 1969 | Operations | Was on Blue crew prior to overhall in Newport News then Gold on completion |
| Thomas, Alvin | ETN2(SS) | Sep 1966 – Dec 1968 | NAV CENTER | |
| Thomas, Alvin | ETN2(SS) | Oct 1, 1966 – Dec 1, 1968 | Navigation | went on patrols in holy loch and overhaul |
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