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USS St. Louis (LKA 116) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS St. Louis (LKA 116). 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 368 crew members registered for the USS St. Louis (LKA 116).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 – 1973 | 1974 – 1978 | 1979 – 1981 | 1982 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1989 | 1990 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort, Michael Doc Sanchez | HN | 1974 – | I was not on the St. Louis but I have a Polaroid photo of her when she collided with USS Mt. Vernon (LSD-39) in Subic Bay, Philippines, in January 1974. No injuries except pride, thank God. DocSanchez@juno.com | |
| Packer, Morris | EN3 | 1974 – 1977 | A Gang | Lots of great memories,would love to hear from anyone serving during these dates,when I first reported on board someone sent me for a bucket of steam, sure glad I was smarter then that, liberty was the best. ( morrisandjulie@yahoo.com ) |
| Best, Jeff | MR2 | 1974 – 1977 | R | Started a long career in aerospace manufacturing by serving on the St. Louis as an MR. |
| Jones, Russell / Russ | MR3 | 1974 – 1976 | Engineering | |
| Debroeck, Christopher | MSSN | Jan 15, 1974 – Apr 5, 1975 | 1st cooks&bakers | I was the baker that made the old man his pastry every morning and all other baked goods on the lou as well as being on deck during the day, rough times but alot of good times. Met my first Wife in Subic Bay, to bad she and my son died. |
| Anderkin, Billy "Big Andy" | EN1 | Feb 15, 1974 – Aug 15, 1979 | A Gang | Looking for old shipmates....... |
| Ross, Frank | EM2 | Feb 17, 1974 – Jun 10, 1977 | E | The St. Louis E Division guys were a great bunch of guys. I really did not care for the Navy much and got out after 6 years. Looking back on my experiences I do not want to forget the good, the bad or the ugly! |
| Wojtyszyn, Peter /alphabet | EN3 minus 2 | Apr 2, 1974 – Nov 17, 1977 | A Gang / Boat crew | What a way to see the world and make new friends but id do it again in a heart beat I miss sitting out in the 8/3 doing circles for hrs on end or trying to hide case of beer that we had just bought in okinowa from the XO |
| Fine, Richard | EN2 | Aug 1974 – Sep 30, 1975 | A | IN CHARGE OF BOAT AND AUXS. SHAFT ALLEY , AFTER STEERING. MAINTENANCE GROUP SUPERVISOR.PARTICIPATED IN QUALIFICATION STANDARDS FOR LKA'S AT SAN DIEGO WHILE SHIP WAS IN YARD AT LONG BEACH. |
| Harrison, David "Harry" | EN2 | Nov 1974 – May 28, 1976 | A Gang - Mobile Equipment Shop | Best gang of pirates I was ever responsible for. |
| Nelman, Carl | ENS/LTJG | Dec 1974 – Jun 1978 | COMMO | the LOU was another lifetime ago.... |
| Fellows, Harold | RM3 | 1975 – 1976 | OC | Swapped to this ship from USS Dixie. Swapped with Gardner LaMarche. |
| Velier, Bill (Overpaid) | DK3 | Mar 1975 – Dec 1977 | Disbursing - Supply Department | Came from A School. Worked for DK1 Williams and DK2 Baltazar. Lt. Jew was the Disbursing Officer and Lt. Johnson was the supply officer. Made 2 west pacs during my time (great). DK1 Beltran replaced Willy Great Times |
| Osbon, Patrick | BM / E-3 | Aug 1975 – May 1976 | Second | Looking for people who served with me on the USS St. Louis. Mostly those who were in 2nd and 3rd divisions. |
| Oconnor, Jack | Ltjg | Sep 1, 1975 – Aug 20, 1977 | MM/BT | |
| Trueblood, Curtis | SN | Oct 1975 – May 1977 | Deck/Supply | Chkd abrd after boot camp, assigned to Deck Div, to WestPac a week later, a lot of ports especially Subic, Kor, HK. Made SN and trans to S-4 where DK1 Williams and DK3 Velier taught me how to count money. PCS's to A Sch |
| Hubachek, Craig | EN 3 | Dec 1975 – Jun 1979 | A-Gang | Great people, great memories. Wish I knew then what I know now. I'll never forget, or remember, the White Castle whiskey initiation into A-Gang. |
| Shopshire, Kevin | OS2 | Dec 15, 1975 – Mar 14, 1979 | OI | Looking for old shipmates |
| Marquardt, Roy (Mark) | BT2 | 1976 – 1980 | B | While deployed, we were usualy performing maintenance. The old man realized that and when we did get liberty, we raised hell. When we raised too much hell, he turned a blind eye. We got away with a lot of things others wouldn't have. |
| Berard, David | GMG 5 | 1976 – 1979 | Gunnery | Have a lot of memories from the two West-Pacs I went on. Plus I met many great people. Retired from the Arizona Retirement System in July 2018. I spent 28 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. |
| Stoddard, Greg | htfn | Jan 15, 1976 – 1978 | r= division | had real good times on this boat met some great people and went mant great places wasn,t always fun and games but gave me a great outlook on life |
| Corona, Ruben | DK3 | Jan 28, 1976 – Feb 28, 1980 | Supply | I am still kicking and still have great memories - Take care |
| Brown, Scott | MMFN | Feb 1976 – Oct 1979 | ||
| Brown, Terrance (Brownie) | Mar 29, 1976 – Jul 1977 | looking for the salvage boat crew and mc alpine | ||
| Clark, Kevin | OS2 | Apr 25, 1976 – Oct 27, 1979 | OI | |
| Miller, Brian | HM | Sep 1976 – Sep 1977 | Medical | Great times on the Lou! |
| Hovey, Curtis | YN3 | Dec 7, 1976 – Jan 8, 1979 | X | What a great experience on the Lou. I'd love to hear from old shipmates. |
| Belcher, Michael (Mojo) | MS2 | 1977 – 1980 | Supply-2 | I'm still around guys!!!! |
| Lugo, Jesse | E-3 | Jan 30, 1977 – Nov 17, 1977 | 2nd | One of the Deck Apes and disco dancers |
| Davis, Ed | HM3 | Feb 1977 – Sep 1980 | Corpsmen | |
| Hodgkinson, Jeff | EM2 | Feb 1, 1977 – May 16, 1980 | Electrical | Saying 'Hello' after 40 years to anyone I served with on the USS St. Louis LKA-116. Dave Zahn - my best friend while on board I would love to hear from you. Jeff H |
| Rutland, Rocky | QMSA TO QM3 | Apr 23, 1977 – Mar 9, 1979 | Navigation | |
| Miller, Brian | Corpsman | Sep 1977 – Sep 1978 | Medical | Had a great time serving on board the Lou! |
| Burnside, John | E-5 | Oct 1977 – Jun 1980 | Gunnery | Had a fine time in Hawaii and rest of west Pac...SURE WAS FUN........at least what I remember !!!!!! |
| Henkel, David | ET1 | Nov 18, 1977 – May 20, 1979 | OE | |
| Armer, Bill | YN2 | 1978 – 1982 | Began as PNSA until YNC Totterer orderd a only YN3 test, so became a YN. Served in Ships Office, Master-At-Arms Legal YN, and Engineering Technical Librarian. | |
| Pascarella, David | SN | 1978 – 1981 | 2nd Div. | I enjoyed my tour onboard the Lou. Many great memories & friends. I'm still swimming , this time as a scuba instructor. If they pull the Lou from retirement , count me in for crew. |
| Mahoney, Bill | LTJG/ B DIV. OFF/MPA | Jan 1978 – May 1980 | B&M | Great crew, great experience |
Pile, Edwin  | MM2 | Jan 1978 – Mar 28, 1979 | M-Div | |
| Farnham, Christopher (Ham) | BM3 | Jan 1, 1978 – Jan 1, 1982 | 1ST | I made two west pac's on the old ST. Lou made some good friends had some really good times over seas and in SD Cal 32nd street lived in ocean beach with two ship mates we drank fast and lived hard,I want to talk to my old ship mates |
| Clement, Tom | MAC | Feb 5, 1978 – Aug 30, 1980 | Chief Master at Arms | Great Ship, Great People, Great Cruises |
| Borgerding, Butch | BM3 | Feb 15, 1978 – Nov 12, 1981 | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or L | spent almost four years aboard the Lou. wanted everyone to think that I hated the Navy. but I really loved workin deck depts. (1st div.bos'n locker, boat cox., pms, boom op, unrep rigger, bridge & aft. steering watch, 1 Alpha's, line po) did |
| Lausen, Robert | BMSN | Mar 12, 1978 – Dec 26, 1981 | 2nd | I had alot of fun on the ole St Lou, Made two WestPacs.Always dodging the Master at Arms?? |
| Dutt, Bruce | MS3 | Jun 1978 – Oct 1979 | Supply | |
| Cotta, Tony | BT 3 | Jun 12, 1978 – Jun 22, 1980 | B div. | great crew had a great time would do it all over agin |
| Bystrom, John | OS2 | Jul 4, 1978 – Feb 15, 1979 | OI | |
| Bystrom, John | OS2 | Jul 4, 1978 – Feb 16, 1979 | OI | |
| Palmer, Bill | CDR | Aug 15, 1978 – Oct 8, 1980 | XO | My last sea duty. Had great experiences under Capt Deweese + great crew. We tore up predeployment inspections, PhibReftra, and everything else. A great way to finish a career at sea |
| Johnson, Brian | EN-2 | Oct 1978 – Aug 1982 | ( A-Gang) | great times aboard the " Lou " a priveledge to serve under Capt. Morris |
| Ryan, William | RM2 | Oct 1978 – Aug 1980 | OC | The Lou was my first and last ship in a twenty four year career. Great ship, great crew, fond memories. Wish I had spent more time aboard her. |
| Spano, Joseph | E-4 MM3 | Oct 24, 1978 – Oct 22, 1982 | Machinist Mate | looking for Jon Davis and John Gregory and Tony Lavatto |
| Lovatto, Anthony Tony | mm-e3 | Dec 11, 1978 – Feb 11, 1982 | machinist mate (PIT SNIPES DO IT DEEPER) | HEY GUYS LONG TIME NO SEE HOPE EVERYONE IS DOING FINE STILL HERE MYSELF ONE HELL OF A JOURNEY, BUT I'D DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN,sure would like to hear from yous please contact me by e-mail |
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