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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 |
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Adkisson, Jack | STG2 | 1978 – 1981 | AS | |
Chastain, Ron | MMFN-MM2 | Jan 8, 1978 – Sep 11, 1982 | M Div | |
Shavlik, David | OS2 | Apr 1978 – Oct 1981 | OI | Had a great time while aboard Hull. Went on to retire as OS1 from the reserves in 2000. Tried for chief several times, was board elibable, but was not selected. I remember Riggs getting into trouble. |
Watkins, Keith | LTJG (O-2) | Jul 1978 – Dec 1980 | Supply Dept. | I reported aboard the Hull, my first ship, as Asst. Supply Officer. After finishing 22 yrs in the Navy, I proudly say the Hull was my favorite ship. I was honored to serve with a crew of dedicated, hard-working sailors. |
Stass, Jim | bmsn | Jul 3, 1978 – Dec 26, 1978 | 1st | spent one hell of a westpac on hull miss the rain squals and the medicinal whiskey (LOL) |
Zuelke, Gregg E | ET(N)3 | Oct 1978 – Jul 1981 | OE | One of the last "8-incher" sailors! |
Harris, Danny | OS3 | 1979 – 1982 | OI | Had great time went to so many places. Still keep in touch with shipmates |
Carlson, Rick | E1 | 1979 – 1981 | Radio operator | |
Sakaida, Norman | PC1 | 1979 – 1982 | Admin | Favorite out of 4 ships I was on. Did 20 yrs, retired as PC1 in 91. Did 26 yrs as Letter Carrier, San Diego, retired 2016. We moved to Philippines! To all Hull sailors, I toast you with a ice cold Red Horse...Mabuhay! |
Riggs, Dale | OS3 | Jan 1979 – Jun 17, 1982 | OUI | I HAD SOME GREAT TIMES WHEN I STAYED OUT OF TROUBLE |
Jackson, Ansley "Jack" | GMGSN | Mar 1979 – Jun 1982 | Weapons | Ths was a great command with some of the greatest guys I have known. Had a reunion with about 5 of them in Charotte N.C. in 2007. Please contact me @ ajax1107@bellsouth.net |
James, Jim | ht3 | Apr 1979 – Jun 20, 1983 | Repair | THE best ship in the fleet. I did over 4 years on her. And I loved almost every day on her. Not a day goes by, that I don't think of her, and the guys I served with. GO repair shop |
Viera, Brian | BMSN | Apr 10, 1979 – Oct 2, 1981 | 1ST | Thank You USS Hull, because of the many hours spent at the helm, i am now an experience Seaman on the wheel, after all the Boat ops, and BM1 De lacy, I'm now and Able Seaman Unlimited Life boatman |
Cardenas, Richard | 1980 – 1983 | B | ||
Williams, Jim | MM1 | 1980 – 1982 | M-Division | LPO, Aft Engine Room, #2 Screw Crew, left the ship in Karachi Pakastan. Anyone remember Sr. Chief Plocar or Sr. Chief Hilligas aka Mr. Goodwrench. How about the horn in the aft engine room. Best Command out of 20 yrs |
Christensen, Larry / Chris | BM3 | 1980 – 1981 | 1ST | |
Leonard, Stan | MM1 | Jan 1980 – Jun 1981 | A | What was the a division chiefs name in 1980? |
Fleetwood, Robin | MSSA | Jan 1, 1980 – Jul 1, 1983 | Mess | Had a great time with great shipmates. I wish all of you the best in life. |
Compton, Bob | HT2/E-5 | Mar 1980 – Jul 1983 | AC&R | FIRST SHIP, NEVER FORGET HER OR THE GREAT CREW I WAS PART OF. LOT OF OVERSEAS TIME, AND GREAT WEST-PACS. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY OLD MATES. RETIRED IN 1995 AND DOING WELL. GOD BLESS |
Siepmann, Scott ![]() | BT2 | Mar 1980 – Jul 11, 1983 | B | The Hull was my only duty assignment of my whole active duty enlistment.What an awsome and unforgetable expierence.Two West Pacs and tooo much fun in Subic City at Baby Janeth bar.Forever a Snipe.FFR rules |
Ainsworth, David | HT2 | Mar 10, 1980 – Jul 1983 | Repair | The only ship that I still think of. |
Johnston, Brian | OS3 | Jun 1980 – Apr 11, 1983 | OI | |
Edens, Douglas | BT2 | Jul 1980 – Jul 1983 | B | Had a lot of good times while serving aboard the Hull. 2 West-pac's and a lot of great ports. |
Edens, Douglas | BT-2 | Aug 15, 1980 – Jul 15, 1983 | B | What a great ship we proved that she could go the distance in the I/O |
Holloway, Lawrence | MM2 | Sep 1980 – Jun 1983 | M | This was my first ship and started what turned out to be a great career. Thanks MMCM Plocar. |
Hall, Kevin | MM2 | Nov 1980 – Jul 11, 1983 | M | HAD SOME GOOD TIMES ON THE TWO WESTPACS. SAW FLASH IN DENTON,TX AFTER I GOT OUT. SAW BOX AND MIK IN TENN. EMAIL ADDRESS kwolf8ball@att.net |
Williams, Jim | MM1 | Dec 15, 1980 – Nov 15, 1982 | M | After a 20 year career and having served on numerous ships, I feel that my time aboard Hull was the best. She was a fine ship with a great crew. The Best Two Years of My Career. LPO #2 Screw Crew |
Howard, Ricky | Seaman (boats wain mate) | Dec 18, 1980 – Oct 18, 1981 | 1st Div | My third and final Westpac. The best. |
Jaramillo, Johnny | E3 | 1981 – 1983 | BOATS DECK APE | NEW E.MAIL:JOHNQVO@PEOPLE.COM |
Box, Stephen | MM3 | 1981 – Jun 25, 1982 | M | Aft engine room. Port and starboard watches. USS Hullinski. Water rationing. My last Hong Kong visit. Decommissioned on my b-day. R.I.P. |
Gaines, William (Bill) ![]() | ET3 | 1981 – 1983 | OE | I learned a lot about leadership and what it meant to be a sailor. my first ship and will always remember it. |
Valente, Robert | LT (O-3) | 1981 – 1983 | OI | Came aboard as an Ensign out of MPA School assigned as M Division Officer. After my time in the holes, promoted to LTJG and took over OI Division (CIC). For decommissioning I was frocked to LT and made OPS Officer. |
Farmer, John | QM2 | Jan 1981 – Jun 1983 | Navigation | Still have fond memories and well remember the last two westpacs on her. |
Honn, Bob | BT3 | Jan 1981 – Oct 1983 | after engine room and oil shack | Just would like to connect with some old friends |
Bratkovic, Mike | E5 | Jan 1981 – Jul 11, 1983 | OI | My first ship... Learned my job as an OS very well old school... I was Petty Officer of the watch at the Decommissioning of the BEST SHIP IN THE NAVY...GREAT TIMES with all my old shipmates |
Stouffer, Jim | SM3 | Feb 3, 1981 – Jun 11, 1983 | OC | SHE WAS AN OLD WORN OUT BUCKET.HOWEVER,WE HAD LOTS OF FUN.REMEMBER THE GUN DOCTOR? HE WAS 1 OF MANY CHARACTERS ON THIS GRAND OL SHIP. |
Anderson, Steve | EN3 | Mar 1981 – Feb 1982 | A-GANG | Made my first West-Pac on the Hull. Many great memories and shipmates I will never forget. From Hull I went to GSM A school then to the U.S.S. Fife DD991. Got out in 1995 and went to work for the MI Dept. of Corrections. |
Gruener, Bob "Gunner Guener" | GM3 | Apr 1981 – Apr 1983 | weapons | Came aboard in PI on westpac, rode her through to the next wespac. Had great times. Kept in touch with Harrold for a few years. Still miss my old freing Mc Neil, RIP little buddy. |
Schwab, Paul | SR-BM3 | Jun 1981 – 1983 | 1st | |
Hall, Eric E Hall | BM | Jul 1981 – Jul 1983 | Deck Apes | MY FIRST SHIP AND WHAT A RIDE! 9 MONTH WEST PAC AND HOW TO BECOME A MAN, OLD SALTS TO TEACH US HOW TO BECOME SAILORS, SERVING THE OFFICERS DURING MY 3 MONTH KP. GREAT MEMORIES ON A GREAT SHIP, JONES,STOUFFER,BURKETT,SHOUT OUT TO ME! |
Brady, Jeff | MM3 | Jul 7, 1981 – Oct 15, 1983 | Engineering | My first ship and lots of memories with my mates in Engine Room #2. Looking for contacts to reunite and talk/chat about our tours and ports. |
MacIas, Jose (Fred) | RMSN | Oct 1981 – Jul 11, 1983 | OC | |
Dill, Roger | MS2 | Oct 1981 – Jul 1983 | Supply | USS Hull was the first ship I serve on after coming back in the Navy after being out for 13 years. Was the oldest enlisted shellback on board when crossing the line. Was Davy Jones. Was the last man to reenlist on board. |
MacIas, Jose A. (Fred) | RMSN | Oct 1981 – Jul 1983 | OC | Was proud to have served on her last crew. Really hated to put her away. Part of the Decomm crew. I delivered the last message to NAVCOMMSTA San Diego that she sent out. |
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