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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maertz, Doug | HT | 1973 – 1975 | R | |
| May, David | ETN2 | 1973 – 1974 | Communications | |
| Coen, Richard | SR | Jun 1973 – Oct 1974 | I have a lot of good memories of my time aboard the Hull. Including one West Pac Cruise just before we went to dry dock to get our 8" gun. It is nice to say that I served on the first destroyer in the US Navy with an 8" gun. Go Navy. | |
| Spickard, Kim | STG1 | Jul 23, 1973 – May 1, 1978 | AS | Great time of my life. Join the Hull Association at http://www.usshullassociation.org/index.htm |
| Buttram, William | BTFA TOBT1 | Oct 17, 1973 – Feb 1991 | B | |
| Fairchild, Philip | BT | 1974 – 1976 | Fire room | |
| Smith, Thomas | MS2 | 1974 – 1978 | Supply | I was a cook on board in the Galley and also the Jack of the Dust. Looking for anyone that served during my time on board. I am looking for MS1 Bill Bailey. |
| Sprague, Ron | FTG-2 | Feb 1974 – Jul 1975 | Fox | Loved the time I spent onboard Hull. I learned a lot and grew up even more. I deeply regret not being aboard for her first West Pac after she got het MK71 8 inch gun. I regret even more that she was sunk in 1998 as a target. May she rest in peace. |
| Cassidy, Lesley ( Dusty ) | GM2 | Mar 8, 1974 – Oct 12, 1975 | I served on 2 ships in the Navy but the Hull was by far my favorite. I just wasn't on it long enough I was hurt and dropped off in San Diego to the Nqaval hospital for a slipped vertebra, and that ended my tour even though i fought to stay | |
| Snider, Leon | RM3 | Apr 4, 1974 – Oct 10, 1975 | Communications | Had agreat time got aboard just prior to departing from San Diego to Long Beach for yard time and 8 inch gun left just a few days prior to departure for Mexico |
| Shaffer, Thomas | FTGC | Jun 1, 1974 – Aug 10, 1978 | GREAT SHIP AND CREW AND WORKING WITH THE 8 INCH AND GUNNER MATES WAS THE HIGH POINT | |
| Porter, Aaron | GMG2 | Jun 1, 1974 – 1976 | 2nd | Had a great time working on the 8in/MK 71 LWGM. They said it could'nt be done but the old girl sure proved everyone wrong, Bob and Ed had a great time working with you guys. |
| Rogers, Donald | BTFN | Oct 1, 1974 – Nov 1, 1976 | Forward Fireroom | |
| Booth, Mike | MM3-HT2 | Dec 1974 – Aug 1979 | M Div-R Div | Lots of great memories of almost 5 yrs on board the Hull. I came on when the 8in was installed and left when it was taken off. 2 West Pacs along with several other experiences will always be some of the best! |
| Mitchell, Dale(Mitch) | BT/FA | Dec 1974 – Jul 26, 1976 | B Div. | New to site. Looking to correspond with any one who served in this time frame(74-76) |
| Hammonds, Mark | BTFN | Dec 20, 1974 – Apr 4, 1978 | Forward Fireroom | Looking for shipmates |
| Hammonds, Mark | BTFN | Dec 24, 1974 – Apr 5, 1978 | Forward Fireroom | Im looking for fellow snipes. Ron Martinez,James Bean,Philip Fairchild,Bob Schurch,Cecil Scott,and others |
| Campbell, James | BT2 | 1975 – 1978 | B | FWD fire room |
Heim, William  | Seamen E-3 | 1975 – 1977 | 1ST | Loved this Ship and the Whole Crew. |
| Mejia Yepez, Gonzalo | em3 | Jan 25, 1975 – Jul 20, 1978 | R | Would like to find out what happened to the shipmates on my division and electrical shop. Still remember the long days at sea. The US Navy was after all a good experience for me. |
| Newman, Mark | TM2 | Jun 1, 1975 – | Sonar | |
| Schuerch, Bob | BT2 | Jul 3, 1975 – Sep 28, 1979 | B | Aft fireroom and I was the Bailey ACC Repairman...great memories. |
| Zegers, David | BM3 | Sep 1975 – Jun 19, 1979 | 1ST (Deck) | Spent 30 years in the Navy and Retired as a CMDCM in Aug 2006. Like they say, your first ship always leave a lasting expression. Remember all the good times, especially on deployments. |
| Debrandt, Brian | IC3 | Oct 29, 1975 – Aug 3, 1979 | R | I'll never forget the west-pac's what a time |
| Henkel, David | ET1 | Nov 14, 1975 – Jul 22, 1977 | OE | If you haven't already joined, become a USS Hull DD945 Assoc. member! Contact me at saltywog@cox.net. Visit my website at members.cox.net/saltywog/ |
| Stewart, Jess | SH2 | Dec 1975 – Jun 1978 | Supply | Greetings to all my fellow Sailors onboard the Hull during my stay. Good times. Two WestPac cruises during that time. The world was very different back then. We're still kickin'! Grateful for the friends and tours. Wow! |
| Donaldson, Russell | bme3 | 1976 – 1978 | deck | xoxo to chief stupbo |
| Keil, David | MRFN to MR3 | 1976 – 1977 | A-Gang | Joined on WestPac ;76 in Subic Bay Philippines. Swapped to the Ajax in ;77 just prior to Hull turnaround back to WestPac again. |
| Dent, Mark | E3 | 1976 – 1977 | Qm | Hey Boys David Green or Dave Brown or any of my sea mates I’m still thinking bout ya all , Cotton you know who you are ? thanks for the memories |
| Webb, Rick | BT3 | Jan 1976 – 1980 | FORWARD FIREROOM | good times |
| Christiansen, Kim | KIM CHRISTIANSEN | Jan 5, 1976 – Jun 18, 1980 | oc | Great shack, great LPO RM1 Pete Arguello, and RMCS David K Pearce, Rodell Magley, Richard Garcia, Larry Ross, and John "Crab dance pregler. and many more |
| Stumbo, Joseph | GMGC | Jul 1976 – Aug 1979 | Gun | A great ship and a better crew who were ready to do any job. |
| Bill, Howie | gmgsn | Jul 1976 – Aug 1979 | 2nd | |
| Ludwig, William | BT-2, Retired as a BT-1 Oct. 1996 | Aug 1976 – Feb 1980 | B-Div. Forward fireroom and Oil lab | Looking back on my career in the Navy, seems like the 1 st ship you serve on and the people you serve with, you remember the most. |
| Drew, Alan | SHSN | Sep 1976 – Jan 14, 1980 | Ships Serviceman | Looking for old shipmates. |
| Soto, George | FTG 3 | Sep 28, 1976 – Oct 31, 1979 | 2ND | MY BEST DAYS EVERS, I WILL NEVER FORGET. |
| Johansen, Nels | MM2 | Mar 21, 1977 – Mar 21, 1980 | A gang | I have the last 8 inch shell casing ever fired from the Peace Maker. I enjoyed those three years. |
| Pregler, John | RM2 | Apr 1977 – Apr 1979 | Communications | My first ship. Learned a lot in a great Radio Shack. |
| Robinson, Gary | -STG-2 | Apr 22, 1977 – Apr 27, 1981 | Weapons | |
| Lee, Lacy | RMSN/3 | Jul 1977 – Mar 1980 | OC | First ship in my career, best West Pac ever. Proud to be a member of the Little Beaver squadron (DESRON 23). Even had fun in the yards at Long Beach. |
| Merritt, Brian | Qm2 | Sep 1977 – May 1981 | Executive division | Enjoyed 2 westpac cruises. Hawaii., Guam , Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, lots of great times with fellow shipmates. I would recommend it to any young man to give the navy some of your time . |
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