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USS Vulcan (AR 5) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Vulcan (AR 5). 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 898 crew members registered for the USS Vulcan (AR 5).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1945 | 1946 – 1954 | 1955 – 1959 | 1960 – 1962 | 1963 – 1965 | 1966 – 1968 | 1969 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 1974 | 1975 – 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carlsen, Richard  | RM3 Staff Radioman | 1971 – 1972 | operations | Looking for some of the good old boys from the radio shack.1971-1972.Luke you out there? |
| Nicholas, Denzil | unknown | 1971 – 1974 | Hr | Wanted to let L Cordell that Denzil Nicholas from Fairmont West Virginia passed away in 2003 From skin cancer at the age of 48. I would love to hear from shipmates t.erving54@gmail.com |
| Gompertz, Edmund | SK-3 | 1971 – Aug 13, 1972 | SUPPLY | |
| Wright, Ralph | HT 2 | 1971 – 1972 | Sheet metal/ pipe shop | Looking for old friends |
| Baylor, Greg | E3 | 1971 – 1972 | DECK, MESS COOK (BUTCHER SHOP) | Had some great times and some not so great times. Passed all requirements for BM3 but was not going to extend 6 months to wear the crow. |
| Raynor, Pat | QMSA | Jan 1971 – May 1971 | OPS | hellva experience - |
| Smart, Donald (Max) | Seaman | Jan 1971 – Dec 1972 | Supply | First ship after being overseas in Morocco. Mess Cook and then went to Supply (Office) then transfered to the storerooms. Best ship out of all the ones I was on. Good times inport and at sea. |
| Brewer, Robert | E-7 | Jan 21, 1971 – Dec 4, 1974 | B | GREAT SHIP. |
| Repyneck, Dennis | HT | Jan 21, 1971 – Dec 7, 1972 | A 1 | Worked in the sheet metal shop. What a great job. Everyone said the ship was welded to the pier. Worked with Danny HUff Luther Paige, Brà d Gentry, Dave Sidel, Wright. I remember the Vulcan was the cleanest ship I was on. |
| Plaisance, Carl | E-4 | Jan 30, 1971 – Aug 7, 1973 | Galley | |
| Matte, Joseph (Joe) | PN2 | Feb 1971 – Apr 1974 | Enlisted Personnel Office | Served with Chief DeCastro, Chief Greisenger, Bob Tucker, Pat Sweeney, Ed Jezik (sp?), Ed Guerra, Bill Vandagriff, and many other great guys. Contact me if you remember me. |
| Nielsen, Roy | E-5/SHIPFITTER | Mar 1971 – Dec 8, 1972 | R-1 | Ahoy Mates, Weld Shop Shipfitters had the ability to weld up everything but the Crack of Dawn, but were known to have the ability to mend a broken heart. Anchors Aweigh |
| Pence, Waymon | E-5 | Mar 1971 – Nov 1972 | Boat Shop | Rebuilt and tested small craft engines, injectors, governors, super chargers, etc. for numerous ships throughout the fleet trough out the world. Was assigned to Admiral Anderson's Barge until new Admiral brought his own |
| Weaver, Harold | HT3 | Apr 1971 – Sep 1972 | R-1 | Time went fast on the Vulcan. Great bunch of guys. Throwing large things over the side was fun. Throwing 6011 welding rod at jelly fish in port was challenging. Skeet shooting off the fantail was great. |
| Lucas, Lee (Luke) | RM3 | Jun 1971 – Aug 1973 | OPS/Radio Central | Looking for RM3 R.A. (Dick) Collier, and RM3 A.R (Art) Creech and any other RM station aboard 1971 thru 1973. Lots of good memories about these times! |
| Goodall, Thomas A. | CDR | Jun 1, 1971 – Jun 1, 1974 | Executive Officer | This was the last ship I served on during my 29 years in the Navy. |
| Mirra, Ray | Engineman E-4 | Jun 1, 1971 – Sep 1, 1972 | Boat Shop | we painted an 6-71 jimmy with Xmas colors when the chief was on leave. he blasted us for us. |
| Grapes, Roger | Jun 11, 1971 – Feb 6, 1974 | Lisn E3 | Worked in print shop- Paint locker-Mess Hall | |
| Lambert, Paul | HT3 | Jun 14, 1971 – Aug 4, 1973 | REPAIR | |
| Tucker, Bob | PN1 | Aug 1, 1971 – Dec 15, 1974 | X Div | Without question, the most hardest working group of men I met during my 20 year career. Meaning every department, every division, and most specially the Personnel Office. To sum it up, just a great bunch of guys! |
| Griffis, Edward | QM3 | Aug 13, 1971 – Feb 25, 1975 | Operations | I worked in the Pilot House and was a Helmsman. I worked with Harry, Bently, Binky, Howey,Stuby,Tomchex, Big B, Armstong, JR, Mr Kennedy, and alot of other great people. I would wind the clocks and talk alot. Thanks for all the fun. |
| Murphy, James | Electrician mate 3rd class | Sep 10, 1971 – Jan 10, 1974 | Electrician mate 3rd class | Connection with fellow mates |
| Grzywacz, Thomas | ET1 | Nov 4, 1971 – Mar 1973 | R4 | |
| Hill, Don | HM2 | Dec 1, 1971 – Mar 1, 1973 | Medical | Fresh from a SCU as a medic with the marines this was a chance to see what shipboard life was like. As a "Doc" I had a lot of responsibilities and met a lot of great people. The ship was amazing! They had really talented craftsmen. |
| Griffin, Don (Eddy) | ENGINEMAN | 1972 – 1975 | I am Don (Eddy) Griffin's younger sister and I am looking for anyone who knew my brother. | |
| Ggggggggg, "Jjjjjj | motor | 1972 – 1975 | engin | |
| Holmes, A | mr3 | 1972 – 1975 | r2 | |
| Paxton, John | MM3 | 1972 – 1973 | R Division | |
| Burke, Patrick | MM3 | 1972 – Mar 1973 | outside repair | |
| Pearsall, Jerry | OS3 | 1972 – 1974 | Operations | Serving aboard the Vulcan was one of the best times in my time in the Navy. I met many good people. |
| Kennedy, Robert | MM3 | Jan 7, 1972 – Jul 15, 1975 | R7 | I was in the air-conditioning division R-7 on the Vulcan. Currently owner of a successful A/C company for 35 years and Mayor of Freeport NY. (2Nd. largest village in NYS) Hope to hear from fellow navy members. be safe ! |
| Martin, Michael (Marty) | MR3 | Feb 1972 – Sep 1973 | R3 | Had a lot of good times with some great guys,and a lot of great memories. Recntly I worked with an old ship mate for two years at Lockheed Martin (Bod Grimley). |
| Lilley, James D. (Davy) | DP2 | Feb 1, 1972 – Aug 10, 1975 | S7 | Truly one of the proudest periods of my life. The best bunch of guys I have ever known. Will always hold them close to my heart. Spencer,Dean,Dave,Smokey,Buckles,Bob,Andy,John,Steve,DS2 Nanny,DS2 Engles, true Brother's. |
| Shelton, Paul/ Super T | E3 | Feb 26, 1972 – Nov 26, 1975 | Boiler Tech | Looking crew members who served from 72/75 on USS Vulcan my name is Paul Wayne Shelton from Kentucky, also called Super T. Would love to get in touch with you. Thanks |
| Gulli, Bernie | HT2 | Apr 1972 – Apr 19, 1975 | ||
| Trostel, Leigh | EM3 | May 31, 1972 – Dec 19, 1972 | Outside Repair | |
| Godfrey, Richard Tim | SK2 | Jun 1, 1972 – Dec 1, 1973 | S-1 | Had some great times there .Miss you Steve Fisher, and Larry Woods. |
| Harrison, Richard | E3 | Aug 2, 1972 – Aug 1, 1975 | NAVAGATION | Loved my job , I wish I had stayed in , but at that age I thought every thing would be a lot better in the outside world , some of the best times in my life . |
| Howard, Rick | QMSN | Sep 1972 – Aug 1975 | Operations | Great time.Looking for old friends |
| Williams, Barry | SH2 | Sep 7, 1972 – Jun 12, 1974 | S-3 | worked in the ship's laundry |
| Larry, Campbell/ Flattop | MR3 | Sep 24, 1972 – Sep 25, 1975 | R-2 | MY FIRST SHIP. I OWE SOME PEOPLE A LOT. |
| Keeley, Steve | EM3 | Oct 1972 – Jun 1975 | R3 | I spent most of my active Navy enlistment onboard the VULCAN, known as Building 5, occasionally sailing up and down the East coast. |
| Paiano, Rocky | LTJG | Oct 1972 – Jul 1975 | Operations | Great ship and crew. Actually enjoyed our GITMO trip. |
| Grosso, Gregory | IC-3 | Oct 10, 1972 – Oct 10, 1977 | IC repair | Best time of my life! Great remeberances Tom Goodall, Mike Francis, Jose Gonzalez, Dave Clary, Barry Blasingame (RIP). So many others !!!!! |
| Graves, Robie | E-5, HT2 | Nov 1972 – Sep 1975 | R1 | Miss the lunch hours at the Breezy 21 Club and all my crazy shipmates. |
| Seger, Steve | E5 | Nov 15, 1972 – Sep 10, 1975 | R5 Outside Electric Shop | I think about my time spent onboard Vulcan and brings back great memories. The best sihp in the fleet. |
| Bousquet, Richard Biscuit | dc3- | Nov 30, 1972 – May 1, 1974 | R-6 NDT lab | |
| Scott, Terrance | E-3 | Dec 1972 – Sep 1975 | boisun / deck | Scott (BUD) Terrance. Worked in barber shop in '73. Crane operator until separation in 1975. Trying to find old shipmates. |
| Thomas, Tom | SN/SK3 | Dec 1972 – Apr 1974 | S-1 | |
| Wright, Freddie | EN3 | Dec 10, 1972 – Dec 10, 1973 | A Gang | Only went to sea once.... |
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