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USS Ajax (AR 6) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Ajax (AR 6). 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 726 crew members registered for the USS Ajax (AR 6).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1950 | 1951 – 1955 | 1956 – 1961 | 1962 – 1964 | 1965 – 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 1969 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 | 1985 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Farmer, GaryHT 31978 – 1981REPAIRI WAS ON THE AJAX AS AN HT IN 11-A SHIPFITTER SHOP. I MADE THE FIRST INDIAN OCEAN CRUISE ON HER IN 1980. WORKED WITH REAL BUNCH OF LIKABLE CHARACTERS IN 11-A. LOST MY CRUISE BOOK IN A FIRE AND MISS LOOKING AT IT AND REMEMBERING MY SHIPMATES . SAY HI.
Dodson, NeilMR-31978 – 1980R-2My first Ship out of MR-A School, San-Diego. Spent nearly two years in lower machine shop. Would like to hear from BT-3 Scott Apling. Swapped early in 1980 to the Sperry, AS-12, didn't make Westpac after overhaul.
Adams, RobertE-3 PATTERNMAKER FIREMAN1978 – 1979R-1 RepairI came abord just in time for a west pac, aprox 6 mos. in japan, then back to sandiego, shortly after arriving we went to dry dock, and prep for the 1st women crew members. Favorive person? Bob Farr
Daack, RonSM21978 – Jun 1980Communications had some exciting times on board and will remember them too. To all who served with me good luck in future. And may the rest of your life be the best of your life.
Culbertson, DavidE-31978 – 19811st DivisionHey shipmates, if anyone out there was in the Deck Dept. please feel free to contact me, or for that matter even if you were not contact me anyway. it would be nice to hear from you.
Segebrecht, DaveHT 21978 – 1982R1
Timmons, LeeSHSM-SH21978 – 1980supply 3Barber shop, ran Laundry, Ship Store, and Records Keeper. Remember first cruise after refit for women to come onboard, SOS San Fran.
Richardson, MarkMR21978 – 1980EngineeringWent aboard and started in R-2 Division. Ended tour as "A" Shack Machinist for Engineering Division
Sim, Ferdinand (Andy)MM2Jan 1978 – Aug 1980R2Purchased the cruise book for the 1980 Indian Ocean cruise but did not received it when I was transferred to recruiting duty, really wish I can get a copy to relive the fond memories.
Radcliff, JosephfnJan 1978 – Nov 1980R1 CARPENTER SHOP AND LAG SHOPWENT ON WEST PACK IN 1980 .HAD SOME GOOD TIMES WITH MYERS AND SKI AND THE BOYS FROM THE FOUNDRY ..KNOCKS SOME GUY OUT ON WIKIKI BEACH .SOME GUYS FROM NDT LAB WAS WITH ME .. GOOD TIMES
Miller, CharlesLI2Jan 1, 1978 – Sep 20, 1981R-5best time ever ( i met the people that broke the ajax before we got there, you have to meet them at the next reunion go to uss ajax reunion to fine out when an where the next reunion is an have a lot of fun) anybody seen SK2 Ricky Parker
Van Cleve, RobertDP1Jan 1, 1978 – Feb 1, 1982Supply (ADP)Great group of people. John, Don, Jimmy, T.J. and all the names I can not remember.. Night shift up in smoke in the computer room... what the hell was with that?
Apling, ScottBT2Jan 14, 1978 – Aug 16, 1981R-2
Benninghoff, BennyML3Feb 1978 – Jun 1981R1 Divisionworked in the foundry with a good bunch of guys: Chief Audette, Chief Ross, Fred Provance, Dave Wells Jim Siedel, Ray Carpenter, Bollinger, Burkiett, Chavez, Doctorman, Juskiewicz, Pierson, Racich
Dicristoforo, Paul (Chris)HT2Feb 1978 – Jan 1980RIStarted in the pipe shop and then transferred to the shipfitters shop after C1 weld school
Marshanke, MichaelGMG2Feb 1978 – Sep 19811st then 3rdHad a great time on board in both divisions. 2 west pacs including Diego Garcia, How can you forget it. Played on world record softball game in San Diego. Various trips to Yuma and sky diving. RIP. Duane Hall
Beer, ScottBtfnFeb 14, 1978 – Feb 1980Forward Fire RoomBrock, Melillo, Colucci, Fish, Montoya, Mac, Griffin, Shaw, Wentz, Perry,
Drobitsch, TomMS2Mar 1, 1978 – Aug 1, 1981S-2
Shaw, Bernard (Bernie)MR2-MR1Mar 11, 1978 – Jul 15, 1979R2 31ASpent whole tour in 31A lower and upper machine shops. Was transferred during stop in the Phillipines. It was so quick I didn't get address from friends in the machine shop or other shops in repair.
Williams, KevinMM3Mar 15, 1978 – Sep 15, 1978Valve & Pump RepairJust one of those dang temp Nukes waiting for assignment to power school. Learned a lot from Chief Williams, great guy and a great crew.
Rys, William (Bill)MM1Apr 1978 – Jan 1980R-2 38AWorked in the Outside Machine shop; had some good times at 32nd St. NAVSTA. Worked some, played some, etc; great port visit to San Francisco after spending a few months at Nassco for an overhaul.
Dow, StevenHT-2Apr 8, 1978 – May 6, 1981SHE WAS A FLOATING SHIPYARD. THIS WAS THE WORKING NAVIES SHIP. TOP SPEED 14 KNOTS.LAST NAVY SHIP TO BURN BLACK OIL. I REMEMBER OIL SPILL IN SHIPFITTERS SHOP FLOODED OUT SUPPLY SPACES. I WORKED IN THE SHEETMETAL SHOP 17-A.
Rys, William (Bill)MM1Apr 15, 1978 – Jan 20, 1980R-2I came aboard the "Foaming Tender" upon her return from a Westpac; spent some time at NASCO for the overhaul and refitting of all the berthing compartments. Transferred to FTC SD after San Francisco port visit in 1979.
Richardson, Mark S.MR 2May 1978 – Sep 1980R-2I remember Bernie and is great relationship with the disbursing office on the ship
Heath, MikeMR2May 1978 – Mar 24, 198031A, Lower Machine ShopWorked the yards. We ended up rebuilding our valves. Nothing like sleeping in berthing while they sand blast a hull or a big red devil dust blower whining with a soda can tossed in there. How about chipping gun action
Ash, JimRM2May 1, 1978 – Aug 25, 1981O&NEnjoyed my time on the Ajax in O&N with RJ, Hoston, Scruffy, Nemeth, Valdez, Dugan, Bridgewater, Armagost, Shivers, Sena, Grochulski, Kennedy, McLivain and Pepper.
Miller, MikeBM3May 10, 1978 – May 10, 19822ndHave had great times on the ole girl. Miss being out at sea. If anyone remembers me be free to contact me on my email.
Doctorman, HughML2May 15, 1978 – Jun 15, 1980R1Worked in ship's foundry-- played, albeit badly, for the ship's soccer team. Was fortunate to have known many outstanding people, and would like to hear from some of you.
Davis, Dana Sweet Dana The Ladies SayBM2Jun 1, 1978 – Aug 1, 1982First and Secondi served on the ajax after i left the uss tuscaloosa for four years untill i seperated in 1982
Baker, BrianEM2Jun 2, 1978 – Oct 31, 1981R3Any repair department electricians around?
Drobitsch, Thomas (Tom)MS2Sep 1978 – Aug 31, 1980S2
Adams, John HenryHT2Sep 15, 1978 – Nov 15, 1980R1 / 17-AGOOD TIMES, GOOD GUYS, HI TO STEVE,GARY,GEORGE,BOB,MIKE,KEHKE, I NO THERES MORE SORRY OLD AGE.
Albertson, TimothyHT-2Nov 1978 – Sep 1981R-1Hay shipmates, glad i found this site. I'd love love to here from anybody i served with on the Ajax . I'll never forget that westpac to the IO & 90 days @ Diego Garcia and the hot girl i met in Sydney!
Albert, Lawrence LarryHT21979 – 1981ship company repairHad some good times on the ajax and hard ones as well got over them if i may say thanks Chief Bacon.
Haight, Gerry "Charlie"OM1 (SW)1979 – 1980R5Made one WestPac...good ship
Hudson, Robert1979 – 1983
Hochlander, PaulFN1979 – Aug 1980MPGOOD TIMES ONBOARD, GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD TRAVEL. WEll except for diego garcia anyways.. hole snipe and proud of it. west pac was sure fun, work hard and played hard at times. woring in the evaps at least i always had a shower...lol
Morgan, RonaldQMI/C1979 – 1984NavigationAjax was alot of fun filled with unique challenges as female Officers and crew were introduced to the fleet. That said, our female sailors worked shoulder to shoulder with their male shipmates. Great QM crew.
McCluskey, Dan (Mac)BM 21979 – 19821st division deck departmentGreat ship, great crew, many friends. Would love to be able to relive those days.
Gerow, LarryHT2Jan 1979 – Apr 1983C&R Repair Shop / Ship's CompanyI had some of the most memorable times of my life on the Ajax. Diego Garcia as well as Sydney, Austrailia will be forever a part of my life. I still keep in touch with some of the people I met on the Ajax. I am looking for Dan Nichols. Good times
Fisher, FrankDK2Feb 1979 – Jan 1981S6Relaxing out on deck inthe middle of the Pacific. No cares, no worries. Just the ocean air blowing by.I remember my shipmates well, but that is my most vivid memory.
Renholzberger, MichaelHT3 / HT2Feb 24, 1979 – Oct 23, 1982R1 Lagging Shopmet my wife on this command and a lot of good good friends on there. melhorn ,stoops , ba ,cwo4 watkins ect...
Petersen, PeteSNMar 1, 1979 – Feb 23, 19841st 2ndI was on the Ajax for 4 years, Got to be a bowhook for a admirals barge with my buddy Mike Miller. I had alot of fun in deck division and made two westpacs.
Beauchesne, MichaelMM2Apr 1979 – Jun 1981MP DivisionI would love to contact any old buddies from the Ajax that went to Diego Garcia in 1980
Capece, JoeHNApr 15, 1979 – Mar 8, 1980medical
Juskiewicz, SkiPM2May 10, 1979 – Feb 2, 1981R1
Prendergast Aka Pug, MikeBM3May 19, 1979 – Feb 28, 1983DeckArrived on board in 79 left at discharge in 83. 2 West Pac. Wish I could relive those times with Mike Mills Miller and Uncle Shoe Joe Lepore
Johnson, TomBT3Aug 1, 1979 – Jul 31, 1981MPHad a great time during my tour of duty on board the Ajax! The "Chili and Cheese" was the real deal in Diego Garcia!
Slater, DavidDP1Sep 1979 – Oct 1982S-5 ADPDuring my tour Ajax went from an all-male crew through the first group of 100 enlisted women and a half-dozen female officers. I can still hear shouts of "Female on Deck!" in the berthing area when they barged in. Quite a change in Naval histor
Erickson, KevinSK3Sep 1979 – Apr 4, 1982SupplyGreatest expierence of my life. Went on Westpac in 1980 Australia was the best. Left the ship in 1982 from Pearl Harbor. Worked for Supply Office CDR Kaufman.
Hirzel, MarkGMG3Sep 15, 1979 – Oct 15, 1980OrdinanceEnjoyed my tour to the IO. Proud to be a part ov it.
McGrogan, EdwardE-3Sep 15, 1979 – Dec 11, 1981FirstOld instant IBM still doing the do. Where are my guys? check on youtube for our old movies. Pettersen, is that you? Mister tattoo?
Hoston, JeffreyRM2Sep 17, 1979 – Feb 28, 1982RADIO SHACKHad a terrific time onboard the Ajax. The gang in the Radio shack were terrfic. Thanks RJ for all your help. I was coach to a great basketball team on the Ajax. Curtis Butler you were a true friend.
Roffey, Et2E5Sep 28, 1979 – Dec 1982R4Two west packs and two thousand years on Diego Garcia! A lot of great memories!
Figone, Edwardmm3Oct 1979 – Jun 28, 1983engineering
Morrison, KevinOct 18, 1979 – Oct 18, 1981R
Williams, GlennEN3Nov 1979 – Nov 1980A GANG
Laughlin, BillE2Nov 2, 1979 – Aug 20, 1981R1Had a great time on the Ajax, did 2 west pacs, Golden Shellback, Wroked in the weld shop and the pipe shop. Great friends and fun times. Evans you still out there playing guitar.
Holmes, BenjaminE4Nov 24, 1979 – Oct 16, 1983R-2 & R-1 FOR 4 YEARS I SERVED ABOARD THE JAX , DID TWO WESPAC AND HAD A GREAT TIME WITH GOOD SHIP MATES I FIRST WORKED IN THE ENGINE SHOP AND THEN IN THE LAGGING SHOP! LONG LIVE THE (JAX) AJAX (AR6)

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