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USS Chicago (CG 11) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Chicago (CG 11). 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 421 crew members registered for the USS Chicago (CG 11).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1964 | 1965 – 1967 | 1968 – 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 – 1973 | 1974 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivo, Jose | PN2 | 1976 – 1979 | PN | |
| Willey, Steven | FTM2 | 1976 – 1978 | T-3 | Worked Over Seas for last 15 Years and heading back to the States 2013. Willeysteven@Hotmail.Com |
| Bauman, Frank | RM3 | 1976 – 1980 | CR | Decommissioning crew |
Driskill, John  | PH2 | 1976 – 1978 | X Division | I ran the one man Photolab from 1976 to 1978 until I left the Navy. Went on the West Pac Cruise and got out when we got back to the States. |
| Wray, Charlie | BT-1 | Jan 10, 1976 – Jul 10, 1978 | B | Finest ship in the fleet. Now THAT was a great ship. |
| Darby, Robert | e-1 | Jan 11, 1976 – Jul 21, 1977 | uss chicago cg-11 | worked frt engine room.living in tacoma,wa. and am a union ironworker out of seattle.was on restriction every time we went through hawaii,but had a heck of a good time with you cats.i picked up a model of ship here in t |
| Demoret, Stephen | IC-3 | Jan 15, 1976 – May 25, 1979 | E | The mighty Chi was the best tour in my 20 yrs. I served with my twin brother James and also with Roger Kubischta who is now the president of BAE Systems Hawaii. |
| Thomas, Clency | RM2 | Feb 1, 1976 – May 1, 1978 | CR | My best duty station, served onboard with younger brother, we ran radio central (delta section). I retired in 1993. I was blessed to have known and serve with GREAT people on Chicago. GOD bless them all! |
| Sisco, Marion | MM3 | Mar 1976 – Dec 1979 | M | |
| Laporte, Guy Joseph | FTM3 | Mar 1976 – Jul 1979 | tartar | |
| Schmidt, Arthur (Big-un) | RM2 | Mar 14, 1976 – Jul 6, 1979 | CR | The best experience during my 20 years... |
| Clark, Rodney | RM2 | Mar 15, 1976 – Jan 1, 1978 | CR | Best command I ever served. Camaraderie was unsurpassed. Never had such good friends before or since. The mighty Chi will always hold a special place in my heart. |
| McGowan, Patrick | ETR2 | Apr 1976 – Nov 1978 | OE | |
| Maki, Nathan | HT2 | May 1976 – Mar 1980 | R Div | |
| Acciavatti, Phil | MM/E4 | Jun 3, 1976 – Sep 7, 1979 | "M" Division | Never forget waiting to board the ship in Subic Bay, and encountering my first Monsoon in 1976. Being 18 at the time, working down in the bowels of a guided missile cruiser, you sure learned how to man up quick! |
| Csurnceyjr@gmail.com, Clifford | Mess Specialist SR Clifford Mohawk Surncey Junior | Jun 8, 1976 – Mar 21, 1977 | S2 Division | I enjoyed being a cook on the USS Chicago CG-11 . I love preparing and serving a variety of meals from International Cusines , and traveling to several different countries. I met a lot of friends onboard the Chicago. |
| Osbourn, Edward | HM2 | Jul 1976 – Mar 1977 | Medical (H Division) | First ship I ever sailed on. I was onboard for the last cruise of the Chi. Made alot of great friends and enjoyed the time I spent on the ship. |
| Brown, Robert | LI2 | Jul 8, 1976 – Mar 1980 | X Print Sshop | I left her after decommission. I helped get her underway when she was towed to Washington. It was sad to see her go that way not even under her own power, and only five of us onboard. |
| Rankin, Leonard (Sonny Or Doc) | HM2 | Aug 15, 1976 – Nov 12, 1978 | MEDICAL | This was one of the greatest experiences of my Naval career of 22 years. The command and crew were the best in the fleet in my opinion and I have many, many fond memories of serving on the most powerful Guided Missle Cruiser in the world. |
| Parks, Charles | GMCS | Aug 21, 1976 – Sep 12, 1979 | T-3 | |
| Sykes, Gregory | Mm | Sep 1976 – Jun 1978 | A | Enjoyed 3west pack.greatest ship in the world. |
| Friend, Randy | MM3 | Sep 10, 1976 – Oct 1980 | M | |
| Watson, Johnney | BT3 | Sep 16, 1976 – Sep 12, 1980 | B | Where the Hell are all Ya'LL |
| Wilson, Mark | BM2 | Oct 1976 – May 1980 | 1st | To ALL USS CHICAGO PERSONNEL. Ahoy Shipmates! Come and join us on facebook. Just type USS CHICAGO CG-11 in the search.We tell seastories share pics and always come up with project to keep us busy. |
| King, Kenneth | JO3 | Oct 15, 1976 – Sep 15, 1978 | NAVAGATION/PUBLIC AFFAIRS | I WAS ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES WHO WORKED FOR ENS. SABALOS. HE WAS A GREAT GUY. KINDA SLOW SOMETIMES TO CATCH THE MEANING OF THINGS .WE USED TO MESS WITH HIS HEAD ALL THE TIME! |
| Jackson, Mike | RM3 | Nov 1976 – Jan 1980 | CR | |
| Jones, David | RM3 | Nov 28, 1976 – Aug 1, 1978 | CR, X(MAA) | |
| White, Gary | ETR3 | Dec 1976 – Jun 1978 | OE | |
| Wall, Craig | BMSN | Dec 20, 1976 – 1979 | 3, 7 | Was in 7th Div (Ships Boats) for the last two West Pacs, Coxswain OMB, Utilities, and Life boat final cruise. I was coxswain in charge when we pulled the Vietnamese Boat People out of the S. China Sea. |
| Calvillo, Mike | IC2 | Dec 27, 1976 – Apr 1980 | E | My 1st ship & the best. I was on her before they scrapped her in Bremerton...possibly the last crew member to walk her very quiet decks at that time. Our names were still listed in the shop & on our racks as we decom'd her many yrs back. |
| Causey, Jerry (Jd) | HT2 | Dec 29, 1976 – Mar 1980 | R | |
| Fox, Daniel "Dan Ho" | OS3/OS2 | 1977 – 1980 | OI | Many memories, most good but also of the Soviets locking on with live stuff on the rails. Got out, back in for 2 yrs, back out, all honorable. Presently a Marine Engineer Involved in the Yacht Industry. |
| Clark, Robert | DSSN | 1977 – 1978 | ON | |
| Ryan, Bill | 1977 – 1980 | 7th and Quarter Deck Crew | ||
| Craite, Clyde | FTG-2 | 1977 – 1979 | 6th | |
| Thingvold, Buford | bt2 | 1977 – May 18, 1980 | b-division | had tons of photos ex-wife burned them all would love to see any old photo's |
| Traverse, Gary | MM3 | 1977 – 1979 | M Div AFT Engineroom | Was on her last 2 WestPac's...She was a great old lady!! |
| Church, Robert | EM3 | 1977 – May 1979 | E DIV | Some of the most interesting times of my 20 year Navy career were on the Chicago. Suffering in the boiler rooms and in the stinking berthing compartment, but with a great bunch of guys I'll remember forever. |
| Coughman, Herb | SN | 1977 – 1980 | X Division | Ship DJ Sly N the YN worked in the Log rm, Ships Office, and Legal retired YN1 still collecting ship items at sly5894@yahoo.com RIP YN3 Willie Bolton |
| Lavars, William | BM | 1977 – 1980 | B-Locker | Had a blast on board the mighty Chi... |
| Barber, Rick | FTG3 | 1977 – 1978 | 6th Weapons | Had a great time, from what I remember. That West Pac was something. I got hurt while in Drydock and spent several months in the NRMC in Long Beach. |
| Buckmaster, Doug (Bucky) | OS3 | 1977 – 1980 | OI | Ahhh the Mighty Chi |
| Kellogg, Paul Kevin | SN | 1977 – 1979 | 1st | |
| Deegan, Michael | GMMSN | 1977 – 1978 | T-2 | View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
| Lord, Frederick | LT | 1977 – 1980 | X | Personnel Officer and Ship's Secretary |
| Wright Jr., Clayton | BTFN | Jan 1977 – Oct 1980 | B | I would like to hear from anyone from B,E,M or the HT's |
| Crowe, Charles | BM3 | Jan 4, 1977 – Mar 1980 | 1ST | LOOKING FOR PICTURE OF SHIP TAKEN IN TIME FRAME D W CROWE 513 N VERMONT ST 66725 |
| Kochersperger, Mike | JO2 | Mar 1, 1977 – Dec 15, 1980 | X | LPO for the 1st I Division...an indoctrination division dedicated to keeping the enthusiastic newbies from Captain's Mast. Also managed the KCHI communications empire, and had a hand in the cruisebooks and Skyscraper weekly rag. |
| Evans, Vince | OS SEAMAN | Mar 5, 1977 – Jun 20, 1978 | OI | |
| Michels, Lowell (Bud) | IC2 | Apr 1977 – Mar 1980 | E Div | Chi was my first ship. Best in my 20 + yrs. Great shipmates and some life long friends. On DECOM crew, was a sad day when we escorted her out of San Diego. Saw her later in Bremerton, a little rusty, but still a Lady. |
| Wyatt, Michael | FTM3 | Apr 22, 1977 – Apr 21, 1978 | W-2 Talos | |
| Menius, Jeff | OS3 | May 1977 – Mar 1980 | oi | Thought I'd say hi to some old buddies I saw on this site.Kerwin Lay mellowist dude I ever knew. Dan Fox the true dead head, and Dave Lampley. Hope all is well. Got out and never looked back! Have construction business still in San Diego |
| Bradley, Tommy | FTM3 | May 10, 1977 – Feb 8, 1979 | TALOS T1 | CROSSED THE LINE ON 22nd BIRTHDAY 12/22/1977.THAT IS ONE LUCKY SHELLBACK.WORKED ON RADAR DIRECTORS ONE & TWO.LEFT SHIP TO DO SPLIT TOUR ON USS LAWRENCE DDG4(TARTER).BEEN AROUND EARTH TWICE.I REMEMBER EJ HANRATY,ALSO. |
| Collins, Russell | FTM3 | Jun 1977 – Jan 5, 1979 | T1 | Still working with radar and missiles 45 yrs later...one hell of an education in USN and aboard this very accurate weapons' platform. |
| Wheaton, Douglas E. | BM3 | Jun 15, 1977 – Mar 1, 1980 | 7TH | I started in 7TH Div, then went to Quarter Deck Div. I came on ship a SR, and left a BM3. |
| Pelayo, Felipe | E-3 LANCE CORPORAL | Jul 1977 – Jul 1979 | Marine Detachment | I enjoyed my 2 yr tour going on a westpack visiting not only different countries but also other cities in California I am also a shellback. I had a great time hope to hear from some body I am 5 foot 3 hispanic 115 lb 19-21yrs. old USMC. |
| Lebel, Philip | ftm-e3 | Jul 1, 1977 – 1980 | radar #7, | join the chicago in downtown san diego at the broadway pier the fourth of july weekend they had open house for the public. was on hand to tie her up at the pier line #1. also was the last chicago member to depart tow |
| Duffy, John M. | OS2 | Jul 31, 1977 – Jul 31, 1978 | OI | 2nd Westpac made aboard CG-11; liked my first ship, USS Towers (DDG-9) alot better! The command on the Chicago did not have the best interests of the crew in mind! Retired in June '99 as an OSC(SW/AW). |
| Askin, William (Bill) | Ltjg | Aug 1, 1977 – Mar 1, 1980 | Weps | |
| Thiel, Chris | EM/FN | Aug 15, 1977 – 1980 | E | Just good times, Good people and many fond memories |
| Morris, Fred | BT3 | Sep 1977 – Feb 1981 | b | worked in number two fireroom. hey clayton wright where are you. |
| Lampley, David | OS2 | Sep 1977 – Feb 1, 1980 | OI | From Chicago to USS Durham, FTCTP, USS Fearless, CCDG-1(USS Long Beach, New Jersey, & Midway) ICTCP and retiring in 1994 to the San Diego area. I would love to hear from former Chicago sailors. |
| Wiley, Thomas | FTM2 | Sep 1977 – Jun 1979 | T2 | |
| Howie, Timothy | SM3 | Sep 1977 – Jul 1979 | CS | Great times, Alfie (Tom) Kline, email me. I deleted your email and cannot respond. |
| Coppinger, John | OSSA/OS3 | Sep 1977 – Feb 1980 | OI DIV. | They hid me in my rack for two weeks after I reported, broken leg. Underway - West-Pac 77, walked down to CIC. Chief said, "Who the hell are you"? It was spoken of no more. They already had my orders, of course. |
| Jones, Jim | HT3 | Oct 10, 1977 – Apr 6, 1980 | Repair | Great times in PI. Weres my old HT buddies. |
| Trend, Timothy | RMSN | Nov 1977 – Jul 1978 | RM | |
| Simon, Anthony | EMFN | Nov 10, 1977 – Feb 3, 1980 | I wonder what happen to EM-2 Kabista and EM-1 Harold Seton. Two good men whom along with other to numerous to mention, I shall never forget. Whit love an admiration, SIMON! | |
| Krintz, Donald | GMM3 | Dec 1977 – Dec 1979 | T3 | Didn't know it then, but was some of the funnest days of my life. Lots of memories that can never be re-lived. Seaman Rackio comes to mind ... |
| Kane, Rick | Ens | Dec 17, 1977 – Dec 19, 1979 | Food Service | Rotated through Disbursing, Ship's Store and Food Service in my 2 years on board. |
| Wagner, William | SA | Dec 22, 1977 – Jun 1978 | 3rd | I was on the ship for 5 days when 800+ of us became Shellbacks! I remember big Samoan BM1 Aina! Came on board with boot camp buddy, Tom Ross from Dagget, MI. Some not so good times, too, but Olongapo was FUN! HMU! |
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