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USS Boston (CAG 1) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Boston (CAG 1). 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 329 crew members registered for the USS Boston (CAG 1).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1957 | 1958 – 1960 | 1961 – 1963 | 1964 – 1965 | 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 1969 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall, Bill | GS2 | 1958 – Dec 1959 | 8th | |
| Burns, Bobby | NW3 | 1958 – 1961 | 2nd | |
| Holmes, Judson | 1958 – 1961 | |||
| Holmes, Judson | SEAMAN | 1958 – 1961 | Does anyone know how to find Gerald (jerry) woodcock, Dave Martinsdale, John Minser, They served with me. These were some of my best years and fondest memories. USS Boston gave me a lifetime of great memories and fun. Still thinking of it. | |
| Doucett, Joseph | seaman | 1958 – Sep 1961 | 4 th division | I rember Bill Ivory Jud Holmes, and Jim Silk Going into Amsterdam the med, and the caribbean. |
| Hansen, Roy | BMSN | Jan 1958 – Feb 1959 | 8th | The time I spent on the Boston was the most exciting part of my life. I was at the first reunion in 1985 and met a lot of great guys thanks to Art Hebert. Contact USS BOSTON.org |
| Nelson, Edward | yn3 | Mar 1958 – Jan 1962 | crew div. four | I was in crew div. four what time i was aboard ship. I would like get in contact with some of my buddies that I worked with while I served. Harold Kuhntz, John Swift, John Reese my phone no is 304 273 0233. |
| Sundquist, Gary | RM2 | Jun 1958 – Sep 1961 | OR | Fantastic ship, was a showboat and enjoyed the time aboard, even tho I was a long timer on it. Met many great sailors in our div and still in touch with a few. |
| Scalise, Vincent | sh3 | Jun 7, 1958 – May 8, 1962 | ship service | |
| Hebert, Art | FTM2 | Jun 14, 1958 – Jun 4, 1962 | Fox | Contact Secretary@ussboston.org to receive USS BOSTON Shipmates newsletters and regain contact with over 3,400 other BOSTON Shipmates. We have over 500 people coming to the 2005 reunion. See http://www.ussboston.org |
| Jackson, Harry | IC 2 | Jun 15, 1958 – Jun 15, 1960 | E | Stayed in the Navy, retired as an ICCS (SW) |
| Manteau, Gary | radioman 3rd class | Jun 16, 1958 – Feb 13, 1962 | i966 | I never served on the Boston, but my father Gary Manteau served on her I believe 1958 thru 1962. He was very proud of his service aboard her and spoke highly of his shipmates. He died in 1986 as a firefighter in Weirton |
| Finnegan, Jerry | SK2 | Jun 23, 1958 – Aug 20, 1962 | GREAT SHIP, GREAT CREW, GREAT MEMORIES | |
| C0llins, Joseph Joe | Rmsn | Jun 23, 1958 – Nov 9, 1961 | Radi0 | Would like to hear from crewmates: George Fleming, Luke Antonelli. I was Howie Collins's younger brother. |
| Militano, Joseph | RADIOMAN | Jul 14, 1958 – Mar 11, 1959 | ||
| Militano, Joseph | SA | Jul 14, 1958 – Mar 11, 1959 | Radio | Hi to all my buddies. |
| Stillwagon, Donald | QM3 | Oct 15, 1958 – Jun 15, 1960 | NAVIGATION | |
| Phelps, Richard E. Phelps | FN | Nov 1958 – Sep 1960 | B | Great Ship to serve aboard made a Med. cruise |
| Bulwer, John | 1959 – 1963 | NAVIGATION | NONE | |
| Saitz, Bill | RD3 | 1959 – Jan 1961 | OI | It was an interesting two years that I spent aboard the ship. I am now involved with the USS BOSTON SHIPMATES INC. Have attended 22 reuions. |
| Cochran, Artie | RM3 | 1959 – Mar 1961 | OR | I actually left the USS Boston as a RMSN however several months earlier I took and passed the RM3 test. After I was discharged I was advised I passed the RM3 test but elected not to ship over again. Regrets ! |
Martin, Richard E.  | BM3 | 1959 – 1961 | 4 | Yes, I did some holy-stoning. GQ was on a 3 inch mount. Operated motor launch 2. |
| Giannaccio, Anthony | YNSN | Jan 12, 1959 – Jan 11, 1961 | X | looking for Chuch Fillmore also Navy buddies from sickbay. will reply to all who e mail me. |
| Becherer, Tom | JO2 | Feb 1959 – Jun 24, 1960 | X | Great times. Great shipmates. Wouldn't have missed it, wouldn't repeat it. |
| Hayes, Charles | CAG 1 | Feb 15, 1959 – May 11, 1962 | OS | I LIVE IN WEYMOUTH MA. AND JUST WONDERING IF ANY OLD SALTS ARE OUT THERE. |
| Hager, Robert | PN 3 | Feb 26, 1959 – Mar 27, 1961 | X | Bob Hager from West Virginia |
| Plante, Marc | RM3 | Jun 14, 1959 – Aug 4, 1961 | OR | Joined USN at age 17 (August 1957).. Boot Camp and Radio School in Bainbridge, MD. Failed RMA school. Shore duty in Norfolk, VA. Sea Duty on USS Boston, CAG1. Got nicknamed Frenchy because I could speak French. View 'now' Photo |
| Gresham, Russell | QM3 | Jun 15, 1959 – Sep 21, 1961 | Navigation | |
| Rogers, Walt | RM3 | Jul 1959 – Jun 1961 | OR | She was a great ship which had a great crew. We are very fortunate to have the "USS Boston Shipmates Inc." to organize our reunions. |
| Seaman, Dorrance | EM3 | Jul 1, 1959 – Jul 1, 1961 | E | Anyone who served during this time I would love to hear from you. |
| Dearing, Guy | QM3 | Sep 1, 1959 – Aug 31, 1961 | Navigation | The size and activities of the USS Boston Shipmates organization is testimony to the love her sailors have for her. The history of warships Boston is unparall in naval history. |
| Bartolomeo, Tony | SEAMAN CSN | Dec 1, 1959 – Jun 30, 1960 | SUPPLY | |
| Woolery, Bob | RM2 | Dec 30, 1959 – Aug 6, 1963 | OR | She was a grand ole lady. What a shame to put her down, but progress is alway moving forward. I salute her memory. |
| Laird, Dave | RMSN | 1960 – 1962 | OR | I made many friends aboard the Boston during my tour. Happy to be a life member of the USS Boston Shipmates. There are no better friends than my shipmates from all hulls. |
| Terwilliger, Barry | EM 2 | 1960 – 1964 | E Division | |
| Van Erem, Howard | L/Cpl | 1960 – 1962 | Marine | My first assignment. What I didn't know then. Thank God I served with great people who help me grow up. But I did drink to much. Turns out I was a real drunk (never when to AA meetings). |
| Fulk, Phil | YN3 | 1960 – 1962 | Fox | Was a yeoman in Gunnery/Weapon Office @ assigned to Fox Division. |
| Tucker, Bob | PN3 | Jan 1960 – Aug 1961 | X Div | Served with PN2 Ed Gains, PN3 Pete Humble,LTJG Vince Scully, Li2 Vince Columbo, LISN Jerry P.(Rochester,NY),PH1 Miles,SN Hugh Gallagher,etc. Was on the ship's bowling team. Got dropped off in Norfolk for a tournament. |
| Freeland, Joesph / Joe | SEAMEN | Jan 2, 1960 – Dec 14, 1962 | fireman | lookin to say hello to old friends, mousey aka. richard gremlich, |
| Nocero, Pat/greek | L/Cpl | Apr 10, 1960 – Apr 15, 1962 | Marine Detachment | Served with some great Marines including C. Manning, E. Smith and L. Evans. Bay of Pigs. Capt McMahan great leader. Enjoyed our silent drill team. Had good relationships with our Navy mates. |
| Fuller, Glenn "Chesty" | CPL. USMC | Apr 13, 1960 – May 29, 1962 | Marine Detachment | Duties included Captain's Orderly, Honors Platoon leader, and Landing Party Machine Gun Squad Leader. Admiral Anderson's tour while body guard, several ports of call and Bar Harbor, ME performance silent 8th& I rou |
| Light, Herman | BT3 | Apr 15, 1960 – Dec 18, 1962 | i was in #1 fireroom with dammon bt2 and dickman bt1 | |
| Bower, John | MMFN | May 1960 – Jan 1962 | M | I worked in the main engine room. |
| Villa, Frank | RD2 | May 15, 1960 – Jun 15, 1962 | OPS or Nav | The Radar Gang was great! The dates above are only close. I transferred to get near home. |
| Drake, William | GM3 | Jun 1960 – Jun 29, 1960 | 1st | |
| Sykes, William S. (Bill) | L/CPL. | Jun 1, 1960 – Jun 1, 1962 | Marine Detachment | Served in the Marne Detachment with Cpl. Fuller, Cpl. Larry Evans, Cpl. Riley, etc., and under the commands of Captains Prades and McMann. This ship had a fine crew of U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps personnel. God Bless you all! |
| Lentz, Bob | QM | Sep 10, 1960 – Jun 18, 1964 | navigation | |
| Wilson, Bruce | ETN-3 | Nov 15, 1960 – Mar 29, 1963 | OE | |
| Argano, Arthur | BMSN | Dec 1960 – Jul 1964 | 8 Division | |
| Howe, Bill | Dec 5, 1960 – Jul 21, 1963 | B | Worked in all of the firerooms, oil shack and BR gang | |
| Wilson, Robert C. (Willie) | L/CPL | Dec 19, 1960 – Aug 1, 1963 | Mar Det | While I was there, I wanted off, after I was off, I wished I was back. This is (was) what a warship should look like. |
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