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USS Jason (AR 8) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Jason (AR 8). 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 1123 crew members registered for the USS Jason (AR 8).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1952 | 1953 – 1958 | 1959 – 1962 | 1963 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 | 1993 – now

Name	Rank/Rate	Period	Division	Remarks/Photo
Parker, Leon	MM1	1968 – 1974	M	I made 5 westpacs and loved everyone of them. I was in the fwd eng. room and seen alot of changes made to it. the two new main feed pumps which were about half the size of the old ones.I seen #1 bolier blow up. and LP turbine fly apart.
Wilson, Michael Mike	MM2	1968 – 1969	Shop 38C
Shields, Larry	BM3	1968 – 1970	deck
Parker, Leon	MM1	1968 – 1976	M
Woehrle, Jack	ETR2	1968 – 1969	R4	Worked in electronics calibration shop.
Drennen, Ronald	Mm3	1968 – 1971	M	I stood watches in fwd eng room;but, I worked in Eng Log Rm as the 3m assistant under Cheif Ahrent. All 3 deployments. Jason was a fine ship.
Herr, Don	MR3	Jan 1968 – Aug 1969	R2	Worked in Heavy Machine Shop, Westpac '68, Seattle Sea Fair '69.
Schultz, Bill	DS-2	Mar 1968 – Jun 1969	Supply	I was the junior computer repairman, working with Mikie Kissell. One westpac cruise. I remember the self-inflicted grenade at Vung Tau that put the J in drydock in '69.
Franklin, Thomas	EM2	Mar 1968 – Jul 13, 1971	Power Shop	lots of friends and memories 3West Pac trips
Broome, Thomas	BT3	Mar 5, 1968 – Mar 4, 1972	ENG.	I WORKED IN FORWARD I WAS LOOKING FOR SOME SHIPMATES THAT HAD BEEN TO NAM IN 7-28-68,12-27-69,3-23-71,HAVE DIABETES AM SURE SOME OF YOU DO ALSO, NEED SOME LETTERS SAYING WE WERE THERE AND HAS SHORE LEAVE PLEASE HELP .HI
Cardaropoli, Anthony	HM2	Apr 3, 1968 – Nov 30, 1968	Dispencary	Spent less than a year on the Jason. We went to Hawaii, Philippines, Taiwan and Vung Tau, Vietnam. Our sistem ship was damaged in a typhoon and that ruined our WesPac tour for 1968. Went to Amphib Base in Norfolk next. Made a lot of friends
Harris, Ted	IM2	Jun 1968 – Dec 10, 1970	R5	Many great memories of the "Jolly J", (2) Westpac cruises, San Diego, "PB", LaJolla Cove, trips to "TJ" and many more......
Lee, Henry	ETN2	Jul 28, 1968 – Sep 25, 1970	R-4	I mostly enjoyed my tour of duty here, and greetings to Jim Bloom and Bill Schultz. It was a good learning and growth experience.
Rokusek, Stan	BM2	Sep 1968 – Jun 25, 1972	R1 Sail Locker	came aboard in Subic Bay, Deck Div. with Larry Myers and Ray (Dickie) Callaway. worked in Sail Locker with Chris Herold, Rick Lowe, Garland Arbogast, Rick Wright, Dan Diggins, John Trachey, Dilbert Postlewait. Whewww!
Mitchell, John	EN2	Oct 1968 – 1971	A	Good memories of the years spent on the Jason. Two Westpacs with even more memories. Sasabo and Subic seemed like home away from home. The event remembered most was the at burial of "Faithful Dog" (The Lizard.
York, 111, Harry	Bm3	Nov 1968 – Feb 7, 1969	Deck	I came aboard the Jason in early February of 1969 staying for about 5 months until I was transferred to Vietnam to I.U.W.G. 1, in Nha Trang, South Vietnam and then to Operation Seafloat in the Mekong Delta.
Schissler, Terry	EN2	Dec 1968 – May 1970	A Division	Looking for any of the old crew, really enjoyed the time spent on her.
Black,, Donald	SN/PN3	Dec 1968 – Oct 1970	Admin	Medically separated as PN1, now 100% SC.
Hiznay, Joe	MM2	1969 – 1972	Outside Repair	In port top watch aft engine room, GQ throttles aft. In charge outside repair. At the end in 72 only Bluejacket to stand quarters.
Grindstaff, Ray	DC1	1969 – 1970	Eng/DC Shop	Actually my first tour-did another tour from72 to 74- great time Reunion with some great shipmates every two years at Branson.Still friends after all these years
Siegel, Ron (Ziggy)	SK3	Jan 1969 – Jan 1971	Supply	I drove the ships flatbed truck and was the forklift operator on the pier. Later I became the outside storekeeper, dealing with merchants and Navy Supply Center. Handled all the walk-thrus for supplies. Miss those days.
Kloos, Mike	dpsn	Jan 10, 1969 – Jan 6, 1971	supply	enjoyed being on the jason had some great shipmates
Boyd, Don	BT 2	Feb 4, 1969 – Jun 14, 1972	M-Divison	was in aft hole with Lump Taylor,Bobby Black,Resenick two westpacs run with Howerton,L.Parker,Urban,Schibi,Trout,Stires,Fat Buddie Sloan,three of us have same tatoo on our arses.
Conley, John	DCFN	Mar 1, 1969 – Nov 30, 1969	Damage Control Shop	Being my first assignment after boot camp and DC "A" school it was a real learning experience. The trip to Seattle was the best. Left after a few months for Naval Support Siagon.
Hartney, John	SA	Mar 15, 1969 – Oct 1, 1969	2nd Cranes	1st Duty Station: assigned to cranes and I thought it was great duty. Listened to stories about Vietnam from the BMs'. Submitted a "CHIT" requesting transfer to RVN Orders arrived for S.E.R.E. within 30 days grew up fast
Swarens, C W "Bill"	CYN3	Apr 1, 1969 – Aug 14, 1970	OPS	WestPac was an experience. Radio Gang was a wild bunch while tied up in Subic Shamrock Club was home away from home !
Hemme, Kenneth	LTJG	Apr 22, 1969 – Aug 10, 1970	M	I was M Division officer.
Greenlee, Tommy	MR3 main machine shop	May 1969 – Nov 22, 1972	R2	Had lots of friends worked hard played hard
Hynes, Douglas	IM2	Jun 1969 – Mar 1972	R5	I am looking in the hopes of contacting some of the guys I served with and have multiple questions for some of them. I'd like to talk about some of the events we experienced together.
Mock, Edward (Ned)	SFP3	Jun 1, 1969 – Jun 1, 1971	naval base San Diego
Johnson, Douglas C.	PNCM	Jun 14, 1969 – Dec 20, 1971	Personnel Officer
Johanesen, Robert	GMG3	Jun 30, 1969 – Aug 1, 1972	3RD	Back in 1969 thru 1972 3rd Division was for the Gunners Mates and Fire Controlmen. I remember that it was a very contentious group of people with a lot of personal politics. Either you liked third division or you hated it. I basically was
Kirkman, William	E-3	Jul 1969 – May 1970	Deck
Lutovsky, George	DP2	Aug 1969 – Feb 1971		A Great ship, serving with a great group of sailors. Interesting computer system that Univac hardware. Those were the days.....
Wasson, Randy	MM3	Sep 1969 – Dec 1970	A	Had fun worked hard
Gronau, Craig (Wolfgang)	SK3	Sep 15, 1969 – Aug 10, 1971	Storekeeper	Most of my time was spent in the storekeepers office. I was in charge of the ship's petty cash fund.
Wilkerson, Ed	EM 3	Oct 1969 – Aug 1971	Power Shop	made 2 Westpacs
Schwedler, Richard	E-4	Oct 1969 – 1973	Engineering
Bloom, James	ET1	Oct 5, 1969 –	R-4 Electronics Repair	Served on three west pac cruses
Lehman, Don	MR2	1970 – 1974	Repair	Had a GREAT time on the Jason! Did 2 WESTPAC trips. Started out in the Machine Shop (R2), then moved to R2 Office (yeoman - under WO Bowser). Then moved to Repair Office (yeoman again). Hung out with guys from the Photo-Lab, Dental, and ALL OVER!
Ringstad, Tom	MR3	1970 – 1972	R-2	Hello to: Tommy Greenlee, Don Lehman, Dave Garrett, Manuel Chavez and Doobie Dennis Heimer. Hope you are all well.
Stires, Gary	BT 3	1970 – 1972	b	Also on the USS Arlington (AGMR2) 1968-1970
Wilson, Terry	FTG2	Jan 1970 – Sep 1971	3rd	The Jason ruined me for cruise ships, they are just not fun. My daughter was born in Sasebo, learned to sail smallcraft, entered races, hung around all over the ship. A lot of very good men served with me and I learned a lot. Also had a car
Kirk, Bill	BT2	Jan 1970 – Apr 1972	R2	I was stupid enough and asked to give up what was a cushy job in Boiler Repair to go down and work in the hole. I've wised up quite a bit since then.
Tison, Ken	MR2	Jan 1, 1970 – Jun 5, 1970	R	Worked in the lower machine shop. Good group of guys. Had a pair of twins, the Smiths. Would like to find a guy in the BT shop that played all string instruments. Can't remember his name.
Wilson, Terry	FTG2	Jan 15, 1970 – Sep 15, 1972	3rd Weapons Gunnery	Loved sailing
Reed, Wilbur Dean	MR3-MR1	Jan 30, 1970 – 1976	R2	I WAS IN THE MAIN MACHINE SHOP. SPENT TIME IN THE OPTICAL SHOP AND SUPPLY PLAYING CRIBBAGE. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ALL OF YOU OR MEET AT THE REUNION IN JUNE.CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFO BZ TO ALL
Hargrove, James	HT3	Feb 1, 1970 – Mar 2, 1973	DC shop
Miller, John	EN1	Feb 20, 1970 – Jun 10, 1975	R-2	W4 Robinette was the division officer
Keith, Leonard 'comshaw'	BT3 PETTY OFFICER	Jul 1970 – Jun 1974		We were the only ones who blew up our no.1 Boiler while boosting steam at Pier One SanDiego during Dress White Inspections. Every one was covered in soot. I mean everyone! Ha Ha! A newbie fireman forgot to purge with forced draft blowers!
Bowcutt, Mike	EN2	Aug 1970 – Jun 1974	"A" gang	Started out in after engine room, made EN3, transfered to the AC&R shop, Ports visited: Vung Tau, Viet Nam, Sasebo Japan, Olongapo, PI. S Korea, Tiwan, kelung, Hong Kong, Romblon
Maxwell, Ron/doc	HM3	Sep 1970 – Apr 1972	Medical	Great ship and crew members. First reenlistment led to a career. 1971 WestPac cruise was the best.
Pier, Larry D	E4	Oct 1970 – Nov 9, 1971	Repair
Debski, Robert	ML3-MLFN	Nov 1970 – Aug 18, 1974	R2 FOUNDRY	Definately an adventure.
Alex, Michael	MM3	Nov 1, 1970 – May 30, 1974	M	I have had lifetime friends from the Ichiban Bacahachi Maru
Dennert, Roger	MM2	Nov 1, 1970 – Dec 1, 1973	A gang Boat Deck	2 Westpac's first one went to Vungtau Vietnam. both times went to Sasebo, Subic Bay, Hong Kong, Taipai, Pearl Harbor. Worked with some great guys
Dunning, Gerry	E-4 STOREKEEPER	Dec 1970 – Aug 1972	Supply	Two westpacs to Sasebo/VietNam/Hong Kong/Taiwan/Hawaii and 2nd to Subic Bay, Philipines.
Siemers, Bill	EM3	Dec 8, 1970 – May 5, 1974	Power Shop	Learned alot from Snoopy Snyder. Made alot of great friends. WestPac was a trip. Hung out with DC shop guys alot. Great crew Great times
Loerch, Eric	FN/SN	Dec 20, 1970 – Aug 12, 1972	R-5/R-1/Dental	I was a stricker and moved around the ship before becoming going to DT school, but I always considered the Jolly "J" my home away from home. I miss it all except mess cook duty.
Loerch, Eric	FN	Dec 20, 1970 – Aug 12, 1972	R5

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