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USS Hull (DD 945) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Hull (DD 945). 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 196 crew members registered for the USS Hull (DD 945).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1965 | 1966 – 1972 | 1973 – 1977 | 1978 – 1981 | 1982 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzler, Paul | Lieut. (jg) | 1958 – 1960 | Electronics & CIC Officer | Was part of Pre-commissioning detail at Bath Iron Works, Maine then served on her thru the Canal to San Diego. Made 2 deployments to WestPac. Am shocked there aren't more of my shipmates registered here. |
| Warner, Stan | FT2 | Mar 1, 1958 – Jan 31, 1959 | Fox | Would like to see if any of my old buddies are still around. |
| Vickers, Buzz | SN | May 28, 1958 – Dec 15, 1959 | First division | Danny Iurado BM3 |
| Rudolph, William ( Bill ) | BT2 | Jun 26, 1958 – Dec 15, 1960 | E FWD Fireroom | One of the best ships I ever served on. Good skipper (Cdr Ries, good food, fine crew and many good memories. |
| Zahn, Richard | GMGC | Aug 30, 1958 – Jul 10, 1961 | I reported as a GMG3 and Left as a GMG2, I ret asa a GMGC in 1972 | |
| Pennington, Charles | GM | Oct 1958 – Mar 1960 | 2nd | was in 1st divison when I came aboard out of boot camp along with several others |
| Ericson, Jim | GM2 | Oct 20, 1958 – Apr 10, 1962 | 2nd | Fond memories of a great ship and crew. |
| Duenas, Francisco/frank | SH3 | Nov 30, 1958 – Apr 19, 1965 | Supply | Serviced under CDR. Ries and CDR. Feely. Retired 1974 in San Diego |
| Urbanec, John | BT 3 | 1959 – 1963 | ||
| Both, Karl | SFP2 E5 | Jan 26, 1959 – Jan 22, 1963 | ||
| Duenas, David/indian | GM3 | Jun 28, 1959 – Jan 12, 1961 | 2nd | I served with my brother aboard.Later I joined army & retired in 1979.I met GMC Zahn when I was stationed in Ft Wood,Mo.I also remember GM2 Erickson we made GM3 the same time. GMC Sink was our Chief. He was a great man. So as GM2 Dawkins |
| Barentsen, Terry | BT3 | Oct 6, 1959 – Jul 10, 1963 | b | served in after fireroom bt1 young bt2 horton |
| Baliber, Neil | ETN3 | Oct 19, 1959 – Aug 15, 1962 | OI | |
| Johnson, Chuck | ETR2 | Dec 1959 – Jul 1962 | ||
| Edgar, Curtis | RM 2 | Mar 1960 – Jan 1961 | USNAVCOMFACPHIL 10-58 to 3-60 RCVRBLDG USS BROWN DD 546 9-57 to 9-58 retired farmer/rancher living in Oklahoma | |
| Colella, Louis | IC2 | Mar 4, 1960 – Jul 18, 1963 | R | Please visit the USS Hull history site at: www.lecolella.com/hull |
| Little, Gerald M. | ctrsn/rm | Jun 10, 1960 – Dec 10, 1960 | radio communications | CTR at San Miguel, P.I....1959-60...TAD USS Hornet, USS Bon Homme Richard 1959....after 2 year tour in P.I. ordered to report to the HULL in June of 1960 to complete my enlistment in December 1960..An honor/privilege. |
| Boyd, Rasmussen | E3 | Dec 1960 – May 1962 | Engeering | Served as Chief cook when I had KP duty. Worked in the engine room. Went to Electrician Mate School in spring of 1962. I left the Navy in 1966 as a EM3 (E4) after serving 2 years in Bremerton. I just moved back to Bremerton last year. |
| Lohrke, Jimmy | IC3 | 1961 – 1963 | R | |
| Wolters, Bob | BT3 | Apr 23, 1961 – Mar 23, 1964 | B Div | Was Ship Fitter then transfered to FFrm |
| Modell, Robert | LTjg at the time | Jun 7, 1961 – Aug 3, 1963 | Supply | We hold a USS Hull Association reunion on a bi-annual basis. Next reunion is October 21-24, 2014 in San Diego CA. |
| Parfitt, Gerald | RD1 | Feb 7, 1962 – Dec 12, 1967 | OI | I met the LORD on the Hull while in the Long Beach Naval Shipyard it was Jan 18th 1966. The most important day of my life of 75+years. |
| Stokesberry, Michael | QM2 | May 1962 – Nov 18, 1965 | OC | QMCS James Ellis recruited me from 1st Division. I later worked for QM1 Billy Spain and QM1 Cyrus Moore and QMCS Robert Nelson. Team members included Charles Rangel QM2, Ernest Boyle QM2, Bryce Wellnitz QM3, Richard Higgins SN, |
| Breen, Kenneth | FTG2` | Jun 1962 – Jun 1965 | Gunnery | |
| Barry, Bill (Bari Bari Or Bb) | RD3 | Jun 1962 – Oct 1964 | OI | Nickname was, "Bari Bari or BB. Left the ship in late 1964 for Radarman "B" school at Treasure Island. Stayed with the Navy on two more ships...amphibs. Numerous trips to the Nam. Left in 1971 as a RD1. |
| Cooney, Gerry | YNSN/YN3 | Aug 10, 1962 – Jun 23, 1963 | Ships Office | Cdr. Feely w/R.R.Hensen as exec. Remember Willie Solis, PN and the Gillespie brothers. Ariz State,career in television & film,one of the little people..sorry couldn't make reunion. Now Newport,OR living on nautical B&B. |
| Fries, Lloyd | FTG2 | Oct 1962 – Mar 1963 | Gunnery | Last USN Ship. Good enough duty to ship over but college beckoned. I did retire USNR MCPO |
| Eglinton, George | MM2 | 1963 – Jun 1966 | A GANG AIR CONDITIONING | |
| Ashton, Charles | GMG1 | Jan 1, 1963 – Dec 30, 1963 | Would like to keep in touch with former crew members on the Hull. Would like to know if there are any reunions scheduled. | |
| Heffron, Roger | SM3 | Feb 15, 1963 – Aug 15, 1966 | OC | GREAT SHIP &CREW. LOVED SUBIC BAY & ALONGAPO. GREAT VIEW FROM SIGNAL BRIDGE.STILL REMEMBER RESCUEING THAT PILOT OFF COAST OF NORTH VIETNAM. WAS SIGNALMAN ON WHALEBOAT RESCUE CREW. |
| Rosenthal, Robert | GMG-2 | Apr 1, 1963 – Oct 12, 1966 | Gunnery | Viet Nam Service mount caption Mt.51 5" 54 rapid fire gun mount . |
| Wellnitz, Bryce (Nutz) | QM2 | May 1963 – Sep 1968 | OC | Great Ship with a great crew! |
| Joe, Leppien | ETR3 | Oct 1963 – Aug 1966 | operations | |
| Dailey, Duane | RD3 | Jan 1964 – Feb 1966 | OI | Had loads of fun with Fred Bowman and LLoyd "Sweet Pea" Freeman.Was a great ship and many fine shipmates. Still recall a few who served with me aboard the USS McDermot. Phil 'ABE" Abrahamsom for one. |
| Abramson, Philip | GMG3 | Jan 5, 1964 – May 5, 1966 | GUNNERY | I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM GM'S FROM MY TIME ON BOARD MAAPBA@COMCAST.NET I WAS THE RIFLEMAN ON THE BOAT THAT PICKED UP THE PILOT IN VIETNAM |
| Hasselswerth, Harley | EM 2 | Feb 16, 1964 – Oct 27, 1967 | R-Div. | I'd like reach and talk / write, whatever old shipmates that are still alive. Seems we are all diminishing in numbers. |
| McKechnie, John | LT, SC, USN | Jul 1964 – Oct 1966 | SUPPLY | 1965 - First combat deployment |
| Bakke, Dennis "Deacon" | gunnersmate | Aug 22, 1964 – Oct 27, 1966 | Uss Hull | I am Dennis Bakkes widow, and am searching for anyone who might remember him. The Hull was his first ship . Met him during the summer of 65, he had already made 1st tour. |
| McKechnie, John | LT, SC, USN | Sep 1, 1964 – Jun 1, 1966 | SUPPLY | Check out the USS HULL ASSOCIATION http://www.usshullassociation.org/index.htm REUNION OCTOBER 2010 LAS VEGAS |
| Dennison, David | ETR3 | 1965 – Sep 1968 | OI | Some of the best memories of my life were on this ship. I entered as a boy and left as man. I thank the guys that had directed me in the right direction and helped to shape my life. |
| Rotchstein Jr., Nells (Rocky) | STG3 | 1965 – 1968 | Fox | |
| Mahon, Jeffrey | ETR3 | Jan 5, 1965 – Oct 21, 1966 | Operations | Looking for shipmates who were on the USS Hull DD945 during deployments in 1965 and 1966. Emphasis on our entry into Danang harbor and close in ops while escorting convoys up to the DMZ. |
Wagner, James (Jim)  | EM2 | Jan 20, 1965 – Jan 9, 1967 | R Division | Looking to re-connect with other personnel from USS Hull DD 945 specifically Electrician Mates or anyone who may remember me. Also looking for R division photo or a copy of the 1966-67 West Pac cruise. |
| Williams, Ken (Willy) | RM3 | Mar 19, 1965 – Jun 15, 1967 | OC | Hull was my first and only ship I served on after Radioman school. She was a great ship with a great crew. I have many fond memories of serving aboard her. We had a great Radio crew to work with also. |
| Burns, Allen | sn | Mar 28, 1965 – Oct 28, 1968 | deck division | |
| Dorsha, Rick | FTG-1 | May 16, 1965 – Dec 1, 1968 | Fox | |
| Ford, Mike (Tiny) | E3 Fireman | Jul 17, 1965 – Jul 17, 1967 | After Boiler Room/oil king | I learned a lot about what serving your country. We were on the line in the Tonkin Gulf & patroling up and down the Vietnam coast between Camron bay and the DMZ.providing Artillery support & escort for convoys. |
| Johnson, William | STG 3 | Nov 14, 1965 – Nov 28, 1967 | Fox Division |
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