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USS John Paul Jones (DDG 32) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS John Paul Jones (DDG 32). 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 304 crew members registered for the USS John Paul Jones (DDG 32).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – 1971 | 1972 – 1973 | 1974 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbondy, Richard | E-3 | 1968 – 1970 | Helmsman? | My name is James and my father served on the JPJ during Vietnam. I am posting this to let any of you who served with him know that he passed away on 8-1-2005. If you remember anything about him, please contact me, james.sherbondy@us.army.mil Thanks |
| Loto, Ronald | RD3 | 1968 – 1969 | ||
| Heay, Richard | BT1 | 1968 – 1970 | B | s sLooking for retired BT CHIEFS who served aboard the best ship in navy.I was aboard when it was DD932 andDDG32 |
| Bowie, Ennis | e-4 | 1968 – 1971 | SHIP SERVICE | |
| Kurtz, Dave / Stick | FTM 2 | Apr 26, 1968 – Oct 11, 1972 | 3 rd | |
| Caruso, Dave | FTM2 | Jun 1968 – Dec 1973 | 3rd | Ned, Bill, Bartlett...you guys still alive? What a crazy time we had together...we were nuts!!!! Any others from 3rd division, JPG from 68'-73'??? |
| Walden, Doc | HM1/HMC | Jul 15, 1968 – Sep 1, 1969 | N | One of the best duty stations in my 20yr career. Remember the Grand Union Flag and the WesPac cruise? |
| Roberts, Al | LT | Dec 1968 – May 1970 | Fourth | |
| Aubrey, Phillip (Philso) | E-3 | 1969 – 1970 | first | Looking for my buddies Mendi and Clinger. I am living in San Antonio Texas. Hope to be close to Mendi. |
| Anderson, Roy /andy | Rm3 | 1969 – 1971 | Radio | Remember Guam? |
| Powell, Ned | FTM2 | Jan 1969 – Jun 1973 | 3 RD | My first ship and the one that I had the most fun on. Went to the reunion in 2018 in Nashville. Met up with Larry, Danny, Doug, Dave, and Frank. Met Pete earlier in SD. Would like to hear from a lot more. |
| Wall, Don | GMM2 | Mar 1969 – Sep 1970 | 2nd | Please join the JPJ e-group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USS_JPJ/ |
Clark, Jim  | IC3 | Mar 21, 1969 – Feb 1, 1973 | Engineering | Hello to All of those who served on the Jones. it was an honor and Privilege to have sailed with such a Great group of Guys. I enjoyed every minute, even the Discipline!! Haaa! BTY IC2 Pat McCullough passed Sept 2021. |
| Hornback, Bill (Duke) | FTM2 | Apr 1969 – Aug 1973 | 3rd | Caruso, Dirks, Ben, Weed? I'm still here, just found this place - Reunion 2009? Contacts welcome. |
| Pasche, Roger | BT3 | Apr 27, 1969 – Aug 6, 1971 | B | Lot of memories and great port of calls in the short time onboard. I got married and transferred to new construction USS Elmer Montgomery FF-1082. Forward Fireroom, Oil Shack Retired as E9 1990. Live in Red Wing, MN |
| Leonard, Larry | STG2 | Jul 1969 – Jan 1974 | 4th | larry.leonard85@yahoo.com |
| Kapeghian, John | GMG1 | Jul 25, 1969 – Sep 1969 | ASW | LPO ASROC sys. 2 mos. mess from BUPERS, orders to uss fechtler, across pier, what a RUST BUCKET. we worked 14 hr days, no railroad, preped and painted, trained & passed NTPI. thats why i was xfered there. no brag, but i was good at it. |
| Grinnell, Dave | FTM 2 | Jul 30, 1969 – May 30, 1971 | 3rd | I always look forward to renewing old friendships with shipmates who helped terrorize South-East Asia back in our day. Best Regards. |
| Parrette, Richard T. Parrette, Jr. | LT | Aug 6, 1969 – Aug 10, 1972 | Operations | Best time of my life. Meant many great individuals .. some became life long friends |
| Moats, Jerry | seaman/ passed bm3 test but did not get the crow | Aug 15, 1969 – Sep 21, 1970 | deck or 1st | Sebring was the captain. Ann Margaret was a guest at the ships departure/family picnic on the moles grassy area. Spent a lot of time off the Nam coast delta to dmz and above, this in spite of a drifty 5/54. |
| Weiss, Joel | FTM3 | Sep 1969 – Jan 1971 | 3RD | I NEED TO CONTACT ANY OFFICER DURING THE VEITNAM CRUISE. I AM LOOSING SOME VA BENEFITS AND NEED TO CONFIRM OUR GUNLINE ACTION |
| Wilson, Eldon | YN3 | Sep 1969 – Sep 1970 | N | Looking for old JPJ buddies |
| Wendland, Bill | SM3 | Sep 1969 – May 1973 | Operations | 2 wespac trips standing those port and starboard watches. I just talked about Steve Langston the other day. Enjoyed the GM's and FT's parties. Still alive in Portland. Daughter was named after Bob Baird, Well Robi |
| Sibigtroth, Ralph | stg3 | Sep 1969 – Dec 1972 | 4th | Westpac tours and becoming a shellback and liberties in Foreign ports and the guys from 4th division . Great memories! |
| Thompson, Robert (Bob) | FA | Sep 19, 1969 – May 4, 1973 | mm | after 4yrs. and two tours to viet nam, left the ship to become a high voltage elect. mech. for a power co..retired in 06 after 32yrs.service ---now isn't that poetic (32) aft engineroom |
| Peterson, Reggie | FTG 1 | Oct 1969 – Aug 1972 | 3rd | Anyone ready for Condition III monopoly? Still in touch with Dirks, and Grinnell. Great memories overall. Dave Caruso, Ned, "Stick" Teddy, "Baggy" and the rest of 3rd division come on down to the JPJ assoc. reunion |
| Sanders, Lewis (Satch) | SHB3 | Oct 16, 1969 – Jan 8, 1971 | Supply | Hey Guys, I am in California..include me in any reunions you all may have...email me: (artesia_sanders@yahoo.com/ Subject: UUS John Paul Jones) I am an original Plank Owner! |
| Gartthwaite, Kim | HM2 | Oct 25, 1969 – Nov 10, 1970 | Navigation | Got out in 70. was a Dep Sheriff for 34 yrs in So Cal. Retired and moved to Texas and now back in Cal. Was part of the Ship's band with Mendi and Whitey. You bet your ass I'm a shellback. |
| Hainey, Roland | BT-2 | Dec 24, 1969 – Jun 5, 1973 | B | Would do it the same way all over again if given the chance. Great crew members/great times! |
| George, Joe | BT2 | Dec 26, 1969 – May 4, 1973 | B | Hey TJ, Are you still out there ? joebutch51@aol.com |
| Norris, Larry | SM2 | 1970 – | 0perations | I became a shellback on USS John Paul Jones at the end of her 1970 west pac cruise via kangeroo swap from USS Berekeley visited Sydney Australia, Auckland New Zealand,and Pago Pago. |
| Robertson, Doug | SM3 | 1970 – 1972 | operations | Hate that the JPJ ended up being sunk, alot of memories went with her. |
| Trowbridge, Michael Mike | ETR2 | Apr 1970 – 1974 | ELECTRONICS RADAR DIV | I was the ships photographer and the lay leader for services. I set up tours into several countries. Trying to get proof of the JPJ serving off Vietnam. The ship is not registered as being in those waters. Pls Help. |
| Foussat, Dennis | STG2 | Sep 1, 1970 – Sep 1, 1975 | 4th | So many great memories - so many great shipmates and friends. Not just good but GREAT times |
| Sapp, Charles | FTM2 | Sep 1, 1970 – Oct 24, 1973 | Third | This was my first ship. We were in numerous combat actions in 1972. Learned a lot that helped me during my 30 year career rising to FCCM (SW) . I have many good memories of my shipmates on the JPJ. |
| Kochel, Reid | MM3 | Nov 1, 1970 – Dec 1, 1972 | Engineering | Forward Engine Room Main Control served with Joe Coonrod, Paul M. Locker, Terry Casteel, Larry Bonefas, "Pig Faarmer" (Larry Stoffer), Steve Schwab and many other good friends. |
| Halfacre, Steve | IC2 | Nov 10, 1970 – May 27, 1974 | Engineering | I served on the JPJ with Joe Boughton, Jim Clark and others. Joe was the best man at my wedding. Just diagnosed with prostate cancer by the VA. Attempting to claim Agent Orange (Dioxin in water}, need some buddy letters. |
| McClish, Mike | FTM2 | 1971 – 1973 | Fire Control | |
| Leslie, Sidney (Sid ) | DDG 32 | 1971 – 1974 | assigned to the after engine room under mm1 mirack and mm2 schwab | |
| Milbee, Mike | ET3 | 1971 – 1971 | Electronics (Radar) | Worked on SPS-10 radar during overhaul while ship was in Long Beach. Loved the ship, but had to go to Nuclear Power School. |
| Picotte, Wayne (Wayno) | FTM1 | 1971 – 1974 | 3RD | Wow! I see a lot of names, I've wondered about over the years. Ben Adams, Dave Caruso, Mike McClish, Larry Endicott to name a few. Hope all are well. drop a line if you ever see this note. |
| Fields, Harry Or Big Red | FN | 1971 – 1974 | M | I am looking for shipmates that served with Harry. He passed on July 5, 2015 from agent orange related cancer, Multiple Myeloma and other diseases. There were several guys he hung out with, Candy...John Moore & more |
| Wagner III, Earl | HT 3 | Jan 1971 – Dec 1974 | Repair | |
| Adams, Ben (Yosemite Sam) | FTM-1 | Mar 1971 – Aug 1975 | FIRE CONTROL 3rd | I STILL REMEMBER THE EVACUATION OF SAIGON AND THAT CHANNEL OILER WE HELPED. WHO WAS THE SINGER WHO'D ATTENDED JULIARD?. DOES NED STILL SNORE? |
| Gronfein, Jerry | Lt(jg) | Mar 1, 1971 – Nov 1, 1972 | Supply | Memorable experience, still lives with me very much in my memory to this day, fifty years later. Am heading to Vietnam/Cambodia for vacation in 2023. |
| Parker, John | E2 | Mar 23, 1971 – May 20, 1973 | Boat/Mate | What a rush! |
| Luchetti, Leslie | EM3 | Apr 1, 1971 – Jan 26, 1973 | R | |
| Christian, Richard | LCMDR | Jul 16, 1971 – Dec 15, 1972 | Commanding Officer | Flagship of Commander, Destroyer Squaudron 9. Participated in SEATO Exercise "SEAHAWK". |
| Jockers, Charles Allen | TM2 | Aug 1971 – Aug 1972 | weapons | what a ride! 1972 wespac. whers everybody now? |
| Christie, Dale | FTM2 | Aug 1971 – Jan 1974 | 3rd | I worked in missile plot with Dave and Gieger. We had some good and bad times. |
| Brown, T.j. | gmg# | Sep 28, 1971 – Sep 28, 1971 | AS | |
| Karrer, Texas Jack (Tj) | BT 3 | Dec 12, 1971 – Dec 27, 1974 | B - OIL DHSCK SNF FWD FIREROOM | Served with Tin Can Tony Mancinni, Doug Lee, Joe George, Scooter, Far Out Fred et.al. Combat Action Ribbon Awarded Easter Offensive - VietNam 1972 |
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