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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferraiola, Anthony | GMSN | 1961 – 1962 | 4th | |
| McMillan, Robert | FTG2 | 1961 – 1964 | FOX | Hello to all the FOX DIVISION crew members 1961-1964. Hope you are all well. |
| Parnell, Andrew | RD2 | Jan 1961 – Oct 1963 | OI | We were impressive. Nothing compares to running at sea on a Heavy Missile Cruiser. |
| Baillargeon, Raymond Ray | GMG3 | Jan 1, 1961 – Dec 1962 | 4th | |
| Fortin, Armand (Al) | YN3 | Mar 1961 – Jun 1963 | Navy Chaplain's Office, Yeoman | |
| Don Keller, Don | FTM 3 | Jun 1961 – Nov 1964 | F | Retired from IBM in 1996. Live in Raleigh, NC |
| Sherman, Ernie | BM 3 | Jul 1961 – Aug 3, 1963 | 10 | Transferred from USS Canberra CAG-2 with the Admirals Staff as a crew member of his barge with BM2 Howard coxwain, EN 1 engineman Anderson , SN Eastman .Great duty and ship . Was honored to workserve with those men who served during WW II |
| Parinello, William | RD3 | Jul 1, 1961 – Jun 20, 1964 | OI | Well it was an experience |
| Logue, Ronald | ICFN | Jul 20, 1961 – May 19, 1963 | E Division | Jack Harrison and Richard Tremel,Don Smith,Chief Baird |
| Reed, Harvey | 2nd Class Radarman | Aug 1961 – Aug 1964 | OI | Was a great 3 years. Saw half the world. Met a great group of guys. Now wished I had stayed in. However, received a college education, thanks to the G I Bill. |
| Andersen, Ray | QM3 | Sep 1961 – Oct 1963 | Nav | The Best ship in the Navy,I have great memories of my time on her! |
| Smith, Richard (Smitty) | Sep 1961 – Aug 1963 | OR | ||
| Jones, James / Jimmy | MM3 | Sep 1961 – Feb 1964 | M | I work in the main eng. room then went fire room 2 for the gen, gang |
| Vreeland, Matthew | SEAMAN 1ST CLASS | Sep 10, 1961 – Oct 18, 1963 | 1st | I was1st Div deck force, a driver as we had 6 of our own vehicles aboard. I drove the recreational wagon. Had 2 Med cruises. The Boston was one of the highlights of my life. I will never forget the Boston. She always made me proud. |
| Archond, Harry | SHSN E-3 | Sep 28, 1961 – Jul 29, 1963 | S-3 | They new me by the name of ARCHIE and I worked in the Gedunk, Laundry and Ship's Store. The C.O.'s on board were Capt.Colbert and Andrews. My Chief's in the Div. were Andrew, Russo and Cannig and Lt Holmes was the Div. Officer. |
| Johnson, Marv | RMSN | Oct 1, 1961 – Aug 1963 | OR | Just thought it would be nice to see who else was there at the time. |
| Smith, William | ET 3 | Nov 4, 1961 – Aug 16, 1963 | OE | Retired |
| Lesniewski, Gregoy "Skeeter" | BT3 | Nov 14, 1961 – Nov 13, 1963 | Came on board to serve in #4 fireroom under BT1 MacMurtry; transfered to #1 fireroom under BT1 Dickman; served w/BT3 Dodrill as runningmate | |
| Roy, Bradley | HM2 | Dec 1961 – Sep 1963 | Medical | Met a great group of Sailors and Marines-Slep with USMC personel and acted as their Corpsman. Am semi-retired and have wored as a Medical Consultant for many years. |
| Walton, James (Jim) | IC2 | Dec 1961 – Sep 1964 | E | Best education I ever had aboard the Boston. Worked 35.5 years for AT&T, 11 years as a municipal police officer and 10 years as a Pennsylvania State Constable. |
| Dues, Marshall | RMSN | 1962 – 1964 | OR | MED CRUISE WITH COMCRUDESFLOT 10, GUARDED MOUTH OF DARDENELLES DURING CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS. |
| Jolly, John | RDSn | Feb 1962 – Apr 24, 1965 | OI | Those Healy brothers sure had a way of keeping us guys away from our bunks when underway |
| Johson, Marvin (Johnny) | EN 2 | Feb 1962 – Dec 1964 | A | Really enjoyed my time on the Boston and the life long friends that were made. I have been retired from work for 20 years and have enjoyed 58 years with my wife who I met in Boston. |
| Guertin, James (Bud) | EM2 | Mar 1962 – Sep 24, 1965 | E | |
| Hicks, Elbert Buddy | e 4 | Mar 10, 1962 – Mar 10, 1964 | b | Looking for ship mates, and cruise books H. Knowles / Shields, |
| Gianantonio, Bob | BT2 | Mar 12, 1962 – Jan 14, 1966 | B Div | I worked in #2 Fireroom, Oil Shack, Mess Deck Master at Arms, #4 Fire Room, and the forward Refueling Station |
| Jimenez, Robert E. | SEAMAN 1ST | Mar 20, 1962 – Mar 15, 1964 | 5th | I served on this ship during the cuban missile crisis and would like to contact some of my fellow shipmates. To exchange fond memmories |
| Capalino, Albert | SK3 | Apr 7, 1962 – Mar 10, 1965 | S-3 | Proud to have served aboard such a fomous ship and proud to have served with every man I served with and would love to here from any one who remembers me. E-Mail, alcapalino@aol.com |
| Brockway, Fred+ | ETR2 | Apr 25, 1962 – Apr 26, 1965 | Go to www.ussboston.org for info on USS Boston reunions Amazing how we all look after 40+ years Anyone from the Boston can email me arwic@hotmail.com | |
| Albano, Bill | MU3 | May 24, 1962 – 1964 | comcrudesflot10 | |
| Sandone, Richard | SM/3 | Jun 24, 1962 – Mar 27, 1964 | OS | |
| Snyder, William | SHSN | Jul 1962 – Apr 1965 | I think it was 1 | Worked with Master @ Arms, Gedunk, Ships Laundry, also night disc Jockey, Hung with Dan Snyder, Bob Mallett, Was transfered @ sea from USS Yosemite AD19 coming up from Cuba from the missile crisis |
| Maxim, David | E5 | Dec 24, 1962 – Nov 1966 | 5th | |
| Lucas, Bernard (Beanie) | GMG3 | 1963 – 1966 | 1st | I enjoyed my time served on the Boston. I would do it again. It made me the man I am today. |
| Hutchins, Kenneth | Seaman | 1963 – Jul 1964 | OS | |
| Mattaliano, Michael | seaman | 1963 – 1965 | 1st. | I just took a tour of the USS Wisconsin and the naval shipyard in Norfolk. Just can't believe how small the guided missle cruisers are today and the weapons that that carry. They were great times back then. If you're o |
| Schultz, William | HM3 | 1963 – 1964 | Medical | |
| Mundell, Bob | BT3 | 1963 – 1966 | B | Great ship, made me a man,also was an engineer on MWB searching for bombs off Polamares Spain. |
Walsh, Kevin  | Lance Corporal/E3 (USMC) 1963-1965 | 1963 – 1965 | Marine detachment | Went to great places. Our CO was Capt. Spangler. I remember Joe Vavrusa, Jim Siedel - Gr. Bay Packer Fan, & a host of good Marines. I was Capt. orderly. Any renunions planned? Finished my tour at Marine Barracks Boston |
| Orsaeo, Peter | IC2 | 1963 – 1967 | E | I headed up the ship's "rock" band with several shipmates from various divisions. We played in clubs, USO's, radio stations, and celebrations throughout Europe and the Carribean. We called ourselves "The Fugitives". |
| Groves, Allen | BM 3 | 1963 – 1966 | 4th Division | |
| Whitfield, Art | RDSN | Jan 1963 – Mar 1965 | OI | Radarman |
| Mc Cracken, Jim | BM3 | Jan 23, 1963 – Feb 25, 1964 | 1st and master at arms | Worked with Masterms force and ships cars for transporation on shore. |
| Pagnotto, Robert F. | RM3 | Jan 29, 1963 – Jul 30, 1965 | OR | Great Ship Great Crew |
| Lafonte, Sal | DT3 | Mar 1963 – 1964 | Dental | I was the only DT on the Boston at the time. CDR.Raymond E. George was the Dental Officer. I remember, Guido, Mulcahey, Gill ,Pritchet, in the Medical Dept. |
| Erdo, Bill | AG-3 | Jun 16, 1963 – Jun 15, 1965 | NAVIGATION | Being aboard the Boston was an experience I shall never forget. Especially during GQ as a loader for the 5" Port Guns. Nothing in my life has come close in comparison. GO NAVY! |
| Douglas, Benjamin | E3 | Jun 25, 1963 – Jun 25, 1965 | ||
| Maret, Charles | EN3 | Jun 25, 1963 – Jun 25, 1965 | A Gang | Permission to come aboard. I really enjoyed the time i was on the Boston. Made lots of friends still in contact with most of them |
| Brown, Ron | BMSN | Jul 1, 1963 – Jul 9, 1965 | 5th & COMCRUDESFLOT-10 | I servrd with the fighting 5th, then got accepted to go to the Admirals devision. I had 2 months left before my discharge and I sank the Admirals Barge of the coast of Annapolis Md. It was an accident, Does anybody remember it??? |
| Unionforever1861@gmail.com, Chuck | RM3 | Jul 15, 1963 – Sep 16, 1965 | OR | Serving as a Civil & Revolutionary war soldier, reenactment of living history.Wld b nice to hear fr Roy Poletchek/Tommy fr OR Div. Don't get to access internet as often as I'd like, so pls call 973-440-0999.Tks,Chuck View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Ambrose, Joseph (Jay) | RM3 | Aug 1963 – Dec 1965 | Radio | |
| Bratcher, Gary | 1st Class IC | Sep 1, 1963 – 1965 | IC | |
| Smith, Joseph (Joe) | DK 3 | Oct 1, 1963 – Oct 29, 1964 | S-3 | WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT FRANK DOWMS DK3 FROM FLORDIA. MED CRUISE WAS FUN--CHRISTMAS 1963 AT NAPLES WAS SOMETHING ELSE. |
| Kroft, David | SEAMAN | Oct 11, 1963 – Apr 20, 1964 | First | I would like to thank all those that made my life so enjoyable. |
| McNeill, George "mac" | RM2 | Nov 1, 1963 – Mar 6, 1967 | Operations/Communications | Spent 55 wonderful days at anchor looking for a couple of H-Bombs off the coast of Polamares, Spain. Some 40+ years later I wonder what happened to some of my shipmates? |
| Heffner, Paul | ag1 | Nov 12, 1963 – May 15, 1966 | NAV DIV | GOOD TIMES RETIRED AS AG1 1979 LEFT JUST BEFORE NAM. may 1966 |
| May, Bob | rm2 | Nov 23, 1963 – Apr 29, 1966 | OR | contact me at 765 749 0636 rmaycag1@gmail.com |
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