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USS El Paso (LKA 117) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS El Paso (LKA 117). 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 568 crew members registered for the USS El Paso (LKA 117).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolarik, Robert H. [moose] | CS3 MS3 | 1972 – 1976 | Supply | I miss all my old ship mates esp. SM1 Fat Albert I ret. in 1987 as a MA1 E Mail me F.A. |
| Makuszak, Fred | pn3 | 1972 – Nov 23, 1973 | ships office | great times and many great libertu ports. a special hello to pn1 richard lucas |
| Hellrung, Kermit | DK2 | 1972 – Aug 9, 1974 | Supply | Looking for old friends, Rodericks, Sullivan, Little Man Miller, Modro,Schnizinger,Jimmy the Postal Clerk, Palermo. Good times saw two med cruises (How about those Egyptians in 73) and six Caribbean cruises |
| Orton, Johnny | E3 | 1972 – 1973 | 2nd | It was a part of my life I will never forget. |
| Smith, Terry | RM2 | 1972 – 1975 | Ops | Great times and great people. Saw Russ Strong on here. Still looking for Hotard are you |
| Hale, Dave | E-5 | Jan 24, 1972 – Jan 24, 1978 | 1234656 | Look forward to hearing from anyone the served during my time on the El Paso |
| Robinson, Anthony "tony" Or "robbie" | BM3 | Feb 1972 – Dec 1972 | deck | I made the Med cruise in 72 on the El Paso. I broke my on arm when a line slipped off a cleat while putting boats back in their cradles. I was taken by helicopter to Roosevelt Roads Naval Hospital. After 3 weeks there I was sent to Quantico |
| Brown, Daniel | SK2 | Feb 1, 1972 – Jul 1, 1975 | Supply | Retired in 1996 as SKCS(SW). Really enjoyed my tour on the El Paso. PN1 Lucas, SKC Quinn please email |
| Nash, Jim | ET1 | Apr 1972 – Nov 1978 | OPS | |
| Shay, William | ENFN | Apr 19, 1972 – May 19, 1975 | A-Gang-Boatshop | Best times of my life( or dreamn't about ) orginated at sea.Miss all the guys of thre GANG LCM6-4 LCM82 Miss all the other brothers on board the ship.Devon Brothers,Sutton Brothers,and Shay Brothers... |
| Verba, Bob | ETN SN | Jun 1972 – May 1974 | OPS | |
| Ziemer, Charlie | EN3 | Jun 13, 1972 – Sep 15, 1975 | HAD A GREAT TIME MADE GOOD FRIENDS | |
| Suppa, Frank | AE3 | Jul 1972 – Oct 1973 | Helo Det | Sailed all over South and Central America with great visits to Rosie Roads |
| Signor, Phil | LTJG | Aug 1972 – Aug 1975 | 2nd Gunnery, Navigator | Many good memories of some fine people. Now retired from Naval Reserve. |
| Buchholz, Bill | LTJG | Aug 1972 – Oct 1977 | 4th, 1st, OC | Good shipmates, one and all. Lots of good times and memorable events in the Carib and the Med. Good to see what so many of you are doing. |
| Lee, Kenneth | SN1 | Aug 22, 1972 – Oct 10, 1975 | 2nd | |
| Withers, Bob | BM3 | Aug 23, 1972 – Apr 4, 1976 | first and second divisions | looking to contact some great old friends jeff hall, chuck middleton.steve hyde, bill siniard, ernie maaske and anyone else who served durring this time |
| Lambert, Charles A. (Chuck) | E-5 | Sep 1, 1972 – Jan 18, 1976 | E Interior Communications | |
| Lambert, Chuck | E5 INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAN | Sep 1, 1972 – Jan 18, 1976 | E | |
| Tokarcik, Edward T.k. | sn | Dec 10, 1972 – Sep 10, 1975 | 1st div. | Hey Tom give me a call in Stafford Va. or should I call you Elroy, bet you haven"t heard that in along time. T.K. |
| McGrath, Peter | MM2 | 1973 – 1974 | M | Rosie Roads, Columbia, Antillies, Panama, Toulon, Livorno (not a place for young sailors), etc.... and the Engine Room.... |
| King, John | Seaman Apprentice | 1973 – 1974 | Boat Division | Incredible memories of amazing shipmates. I was 17 years old; my immaturity was unbounded; however, numerous superb leaders demonstrated patience I didn’t deserve. As Coxswain for LCM 8-3, I served with a fantastic crew! |
| Lake, Steve | BM2 | Jan 4, 1973 – Nov 25, 1973 | 2nd | I only had a short stint on here before I was discharged in November 1973 so I did not get too friendly with many guys. |
| Holman, Ronnie Dean | E-4 | Jan 10, 1973 – Mar 29, 1973 | 2nd Marine Div. | I was a Marine Corporal out of Camp Lejeune for 2nd half of a Carb cruise. I loved U Squids- U treated me dignity and respect.. Great time in Aruba. SEMPER FI [served with Marine A.R. Anderson from Florida] |
| Weibley, John | EMFA-EM2 | Mar 1973 – Aug 1977 | ||
| Strong, Russell | RM2 | Mar 1973 – May 1975 | OC | Looking for any of the comm gang. Does anyone remember Rm2 Hotard's hometown? |
| Nettleton, Jack | BM3 | May 1973 – Jun 1975 | 1st | Good time while I was in, but like the other non-lifers happy when I got out. Met lots of great guys and learned how to get along with everyone and treat people like we all want to be treated.Enjoyed two Med. cruises and Carib cruise or two |
| Mitchell, James (Jim) | OS3 | May 1, 1973 – Apr 1975 | CIC | Med cruise 73-74, Christmas in Toulon, and lots more. Served with a good group of guys. Hope that all of you are doing well. Would love to hear from you. |
| Pringle, Craig (Chips) | bt2 | Jun 1973 – Jan 1977 | b | good memories |
| Richards, Edward (Ed) | EM3/EM2 | Jun 4, 1973 – Aug 1976 | E | A great bunch of guys and a good ship. Remeber the guys Roland Pinciaro, Kenny Ballock, All the good liberty ports of 2 meds and more Cairb than I remember. PALMA was the best, walking shore patrol in blues in Naples not |
| Lee, Murray Lee | BTCM | Aug 24, 1973 – May 1, 1978 | B | Did a little of every thing 3M coordinator,command master chief, B Div. and temporary MPA |
James, Norman /storman  | EN2 | Sep 1973 – Mar 1977 | A Gang / Boat Shop | think about the gang alot |
| Wamsley, William (Bill) | Operation Specialist 2 | Oct 1973 – Sep 1974 | Operations | Served with a Great Bunch of Shipmates. |
| Williams, Willy | EN3 | Nov 1973 – Jun 8, 1977 | A GANG &BOAT SHOP | STARTED IN A GANG WENT BOAT SHOP ENG.ON 6-3 & 8-3. 3 MEDS,SHIPYARD DUTY ON APPLE I STILL THINK OF THE GOOD TIMES JUST FOR MAINT,MY BOSS PICKED UP A MIKE 8 FOR REPAIR WORK ON MEL PRICE LOCK&DAM. ATTENDE REUNION |
| Albertson, Harold ( Fat Albert) | SM1 | Nov 3, 1973 – Nov 12, 1976 | OC | I'm Here in SC and doing well. The El Paso was my last ship before retiring with 20 years svc. I really enjoyed my three years on the El Paso. I just discovered the reunion today, in the latest copy of shift colors. Sm3 Kegeris, email me |
| Lazaroe, Steven W. | E3 | Dec 3, 1973 – Aug 30, 1976 | Deck Divison 3, Ops Yomen, store keeper | I was just out of bootcamp when i came aboard the USS EL PASO LKA117. Had lot of friends aborad the old girl. Like Mines,JJ Johnson and his brother Smithy. Ratcliff in OPs and lot more. Like to see some of then guys. |
| Spence, Gary | IC | 1974 – Aug 28, 1976 | E | |
| Davis, James | E2 | 1974 – 1975 | Operations | |
| Brackett, Jerry / Jake | ICC | 1974 – 1976 | E | Like to hear from some of the guys. (Gary Spence) etc. |
| Sarro, Edward | Rmsn | Jan 1974 – Jul 24, 1974 | Operations | Served with a guy name of Jim Gamble from Ala If you come here or someone who knows him does. Please have him e mail me thank you |
| Sarro, Eddy | RMSO | Jan 15, 1974 – Jul 24, 1975 | Operations | It was fun most of the time. |
| Mangine, Alan | Feb 1974 – | 2nd | ||
| Beasley, Robert (Beas) | BT2 | Feb 14, 1974 – Aug 26, 1977 | B | Great First Ship. Did a little brig time underway for a fight in Valencia, Spain in the Chaquita Bar . Retired in 2006 as a LDO LCDR. |
| George, Gary | E3 | Feb 23, 1974 – Aug 23, 1977 | A | It was a great almost 4 years on the boats. |
| McGee, Gerald (Mcgoo) | MS1 | Apr 1974 – Jul 1977 | Supply | Get in touch, guys! |
| McLaughlin, Buddy | EN3 | May 1974 – Jun 1975 | BOAT SHOP | |
| West, Chuck | EN3 | May 25, 1974 – Sep 27, 1976 | A Gang | Went through the Fist overhaul at Metro Machine. |
| Shaw, James | LTJG | Jun 1, 1974 – Aug 1, 1977 | Comm | |
| Shaw, James | LTJG | Jul 20, 1974 – Jul 20, 1977 | 1st, Sigs, Comm | Saw the world, swung on the hook for most of it. Gitmo 74, Carib 75 Med 75, Med 76. I've been an attorney in California for 24 years, about to retire. |
| Boyer, Marlon/boom | SH3 | Sep 30, 1974 – Sep 29, 1977 | SUPPLY | WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT OLD SHIPMATES COBETT,SPENCE,SUTTON,MAGELLA,DAVIS,DUKE,JOHNSON, ETC. |
| Taylor, Fred "T" Mr "t" | EN3 | Oct 1974 – Jul 7, 1978 | "A" Boat Shop | 2 Med cruises afew carib cruises Had a blast in the Med going to Italy Oct 2008 w/family 4 two wks Picked up a shark in St Croix do I need to say more about that? NO!!!! |
| Howard, James | HT3 | Oct 1974 – Jan 1977 | REPAIR | Some of best memories & best friends ever . Just found this web site.I seen BEASLEY name & remember the brig time in SPAIN. Retried now but I still own a steel co.Hated the SS MID WATCH but loved the MID RATS. |
| Klimczak, Chester | PNSN | Nov 1, 1974 – Jul 17, 1976 | Ship's Office | Some of the most fun and friendship I had ever had |
| Slocum, Steve | EM/FN | Dec 1974 – Feb 1976 | Engineering |
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