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USS Decatur (DDG 31) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Decatur (DDG 31). 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 288 crew members registered for the USS Decatur (DDG 31).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – 1970 | 1971 – 1973 | 1974 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Brien, Barry "Ob" | MM1 | 1974 – 1975 | M | Ended up staying in the Navy - made MMCM and then went LDO and retired in 1985. Trying to find Dirty D (RA) Davis BTCM |
| Broussard, Larry "bro" | E3 | 1974 – Jun 27, 1975 | HT | the good old days with the good old boys, Proud to have served under CPO Ed Speaskman. |
| Langley, Richard (Dick) | HT-3 | 1974 – May 1976 | ENGINEERING | LOOKING FOR STACY ALLEN. LOVED MY SHIP!! |
| Evans, Ernest "Ernie" E | SN | Jan 1974 – Feb 1975 | Deck | My great memories was at the Helm. Steering the ship through fog, in a task force, returning from WestPac & being greet by an elder women, saying welcome home son. My scarest was riding out a heavy storm, at night, on watch at the fan tail. |
| Proper, Milt | ST1 | Jan 1974 – Aug 1975 | AS | I remember we couldn't even get out of San Diego harbor for our '73 WestPac the 1st day due to boiler problems and had to tie up at the sub piers.. Spent a lot of time in Guam working on the boilers and missed Australia |
| Plenty, John | SK2 | Jan 2, 1974 – Jul 18, 1977 | Supply | |
| Nielsen, Terry | BT2 | Feb 1974 – Feb 1979 | B | Good times, learned the fine art of cleaning bilges (and it IS an art) from BTCS Davis...wish I could find him today I'd buy the man a case...too bad the old girl had to be sunk. |
| Miller, Kevin | OS SA | Feb 1, 1974 – Aug 1, 1974 | Ops | I was only on the Decatur for about 6 months, left due to illness, but it was my first ship and I have good memories of a lot of great people. The leadership from PO3 up to the division officer were pretty cool guys. Contact me. |
Baker, Dan  | EN3 | Mar 10, 1974 – Feb 27, 1976 | R | Worked in A gang for Chief Woods.Great Ship and a great crew. I still have many fond memories of the guys I served with.I would love to hear from some of you! |
| Webb, Robert | MMFA | Mar 13, 1974 – Jul 26, 1976 | THANXS TO ALL THE GUYS WHO HELPED ME GET AWAY OZUNA U REMEMBER OUR 3 DAYS BREAD AND WATER IT SUCKED | |
| Valade, Gerald | LT | Jun 1974 – Mar 1977 | EMO/CIC Officer | Decatur was and old ship and a tough assignment but rewarding in many ways. I admired the crew who were simply impressive! |
| Geiger, Larry | MR3 | Jun 4, 1974 – Jun 5, 1976 | Engineering | Assigned to the "A" Gang under Chief Woods. Great crew and lots of fond memories. Made a West Pac and learned a lot. Still in touch with Dan Baker. Would love to hear from others. |
| Stratton, Mike | MM2 | 1975 – 1977 | A GANG | |
| Chappa, Jerry | SH-3 | 1975 – 1977 | S-3 | jerry.chappa@gmail.com....found quinene, creswell, standriff, culver....who else is out there.... |
| Davis, Ken | Os3 | 1975 – 1976 | OI | Great memories and should have never got married. Would have stayed if not for that. |
| Ellis, Bill | EW1 | 1975 – 1979 | OI | |
| Nelson, Rick | MM 2 | Mar 1975 – Nov 1980 | M | Had a great time onboard her. Worked in #2 Enigine Room with a bunch of good men |
| Garig, Scott | IC 4 | Apr 10, 1975 – Aug 16, 1978 | E | I would have done it over - But not again. What I learned in Damage Control, launched my first career in Emergency Management & Occupational Safety as a MSHA Instructor and training consultant. But now, I'm a Film & TV creative producer. |
| Saxton, Steve | BM SN | Jun 15, 1975 – Jun 16, 1980 | first | usnretss@yahoo.com |
| Boyle, Tim | ET2 | Sep 1975 – Mar 1981 | OE | Test equipment PO, SPS-10 & WSC-3 technician. 2 yard periods and 3 West-Pac's. CDR's Korthe & Chappell were two exceptional officers. Great times and a great ship. |
| Denault, Alfred | GMM3 | Sep 1975 – Mar 1980 | SAM | I made 2 west pacs and evacuated Iran in 79, made lots of friends and had a BLAST everywhere we went, thanks for all the good times |
| Boyd, John | OS2 | Sep 1975 – Mar 1980 | OI | |
| Johnson, William | STGC | Sep 6, 1975 – Nov 1, 1977 | AS Division | |
| Wilson, Brian (Willie) | DDG 31 | Nov 1975 – Aug 1979 | First | Made 2 WestPacs 76 & 78. Always remember crossing the equator, Australia, Philipines, Thailand. Looking for Sokolowski, Russell, Healion or others on board at the same time. Lost my Shellback certificate - does anybody know long./lat.? |
| Smith, Jeffrey | RM2 | Dec 1975 – May 1977 | Operations (Radio shack) | Enjoy my time on an older Ship, she was my third and last that I served on. Enjoy the guys I worked with was a blast on my last West Pac. Remember a lot of the times wish I had more pictures of the time. |
| Coppinger, Lonnie | BM3 | 1976 – 1980 | first | served with my brother on board ship until discharged |
| Jones, Terry R. | STG3 | 1976 – 1978 | ASW | 1WESPAC, Kangaroo II, Good Times!! |
| Wisner, Gary | 1976 – 1977 | Gary Wayne Wisner served 1976-1977 may you rest in peace. | ||
| Kazar, Don | SK 2 | 1976 – 1978 | S 1 | I did many ROVING PATROLS, both in port and at sea. Loved the midnight watch, the ship was so quiet. |
| Merriweather, Steve | SH5 | 1976 – Jul 1978 | Supply | I remember West Pac, Kangaroo II, Pattaya Beach, Thailand. Lt.JG Culver, Vernon Wallace was a good friend. Was a good ship and good duty station. |
| Vogel, Rob | RM2 | Jan 1976 – May 1976 | Communication Radio | Joined the Decatur while she was in dry docks in early 1976. Served with great guys in radio shack from Lt Rickets, RNC Shewmake, RM1 Anderson and the rest of the moral outcasts. Had a great Westpac cruise 1976-77. |
| Hafften, Bruce | MS3 | Feb 1976 – Aug 1979 | Supply | Hey Francis, remeber Fleischhacker, Mucci and me. We had a great time in subic |
| Francis, David | OS2 | Feb 1, 1976 – Jul 1, 1979 | OI | WESPAC 76, Kangaroo II, Thailand, Subic, those are some of the best memories of my life. |
| Hodges, Tim (Little Doc) | HM3 | Apr 1976 – Mar 1978 | ||
| Vargas, Roberto ( Pancho ) | SEAMAN | May 1, 1976 – Jul 10, 1979 | ASW | BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE. |
| Shewmake, Denny | RMC | May 6, 1976 – Jul 10, 1979 | OC | Two WestPac's, FZ key holder, CPO mess treasurer most of tour. Good ship, great crew |
| Vernon J. Wallace Ossn, Vernon | ossn/E-3 | May 7, 1976 – May 1979 | Operations Intelligence/OI division | I enjoyed service to our country onboard that tincan,the USS Dickey-Doo inspite of some issues,I recall toad,wilson,sweetcheeks,LTJORDAN,lucy among others in OI division,our missions abroad,West-pac/Icruises and friends! |
| Picker, Michael | STE3 | Jul 14, 1976 – Aug 28, 1978 | sonar tech | |
| Saucier, Marcus (Sauce) | EN2/EN3 | Jul 15, 1976 – Aug 8, 1978 | A-gang R-Division | Looking for the three Mikes I stayed with in San Diego. |
| Sparks, Bob | OS2 | Aug 1976 – Aug 1981 | OI | She may be in the Ocean Depths, but will always be underway in my heart. "0 knots no dirt" MARS call sign NNN0CWH |
| Coppinger, Lonnie | bm3 | Aug 1, 1976 – Mar 30, 1980 | 1st | had lot of good times on board sometimes i wish i had stayed in service |
| Wyatt, Bob | EW3 | Oct 15, 1976 – Oct 15, 1978 | OW | Great command and lots of fun. EW1 Goldhammer and EW2 Ellis were good guys to work with. |
| Wyatt, Robert | EWC | Nov 1, 1976 – Apr 13, 1979 | OI | This was my first command after changing over from the Army. I worked for EW1 Goldammer and EW2 Ellis, good guys. I spent 22 years in the Navy after the Decatur, what memories. Ellis give send me your email address. |
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