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USS Columbus (CG 12) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Columbus (CG 12). 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 378 crew members registered for the USS Columbus (CG 12).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1962 | 1963 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 | 1969 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Brown, TomEMFN1971 – 1973E
Brombach, TomMM31971 – 1973MI had zippers on my stripes but sure had a lot of fun on the Tall Lady
Loos, PaulEMFN1971 – 1973E-Division
Helman, DennieE4 ETN31971 – 1973Elevtronics
Tabb, GregoryOS31971 – 1974OICurrently retired as a Stationary Engineer
Shangraw, RonaldSNJan 1971 – Nov 30, 19724th deckforce Great memories Med cruise 1972. Looking for Jim Gilligan and Terry Bachman
Keill, RobertE-3 RADIOMANJan 2, 1971 – Nov 28, 1973RadikomanI had a great time on 2 med cruises.
Marotz, Thomas (Red)BT-2Jan 15, 1971 – Apr 15, 1975"B 2 FIREROOMWENT THE MED TWO TIMES EVERYONE KNEW ME AS RED , I HAD A GREAT BUNCH TO WORK AND PLAY WITH . I STAYED ON BOARD TO HELP LAY HER AWAY
Feeney, JohnRM2Jan 21, 1971 – Jul 7, 1974Cr - CommunicationsIt seems like only yesterday comiing home from her last Med Cruise
Laverriere, BobSK3Feb 1971 – Apr 1972S-1Truly enjoyed my tour aboard the Tall Lady. If either SN Alan Havlik or Chief Jones (formerly of the S-1 Division) are around, please contact me.
Martin John, JrMM3Feb 1, 1971 – Jan 1, 1973M #2 geno gangBest tour of duty I spent with the Navy.
Schmidt, JoeFT-GFeb 15, 1971 – Jun 6, 19746thThe Tall Lady was in drydock in Portsmouth when I came aboard. Six weeks at GTMO. Two Med Cruises. Left shortly after she was notified of being decomissioned. I still remeber every nook and cranny. She was home for three years.
Bryant, BobBT2Mar 1, 1971 – Oct 10, 1974B-Div.Had some great times on the cruises.
Sloan, HarlanRM SNApr 1971 – Aug 31, 1973cr
Harwood, JohnFN - IC2Apr 1, 1971 – Jun 1, 19743rd IC ShopBoarded @ Portsmouth Ship Yard '71 dry dock, wow the TALL LADY! Served 3rd Div (painted most of the hull)& almost became BM3, trans to E-Div IC Shop, made IC2, worked Closed Circuit TV studio until decom '74. Two Med cruises, Great Ship, Gre
Mansel, Russel David ManselL/CPLMay 1971 – Jul 1973mardetgood times good friends
Wiercinski, JosephBMSNMay 1971 – Mar 19732nd
Montgomery, RonBTMay 3, 1971 – Jun 28, 1972# 4 Fireroom
Andrade, WaltEW1May 10, 1971 – Jan 10, 1975OIIt's been said, “Navy, it's not just a job it's an adventure" It Sure was. From going aloft underway to fix a cranky receiver, to SP duty in Athens and Rota or liberty in Torremolinos Life was never boring on the "bus".
Hecker, LansingENSIGNJun 1971 – Nov 1972XGreat ship and crew. X Div. had one of the first CCTV stations and it was a wonderful diversion for the officers and crew. Sorry to hear it was scrapped.
Wagner, KurtRM2Jun 1971 – Feb 1973CRI worked in tech control in CR division. I made Med cruises, visited Haiti, and completed refresher training in Cuba. Still think of many friends I came in contact with while aboard. Blue skies and smooth sailing to all!
Tabb, GregOS3Jun 1971 – Jun 1975OIThought it was great being an OS. When I first came into the OI division the rate was still RD and called radarmen. Thought the Med. cruises were also great.
Harwood, JohnFN, IC3, IC2Jun 1, 1971 – Jun 1, 1974E - IC GangLooking for the IC gang from 1971-1974, I took CCTV Plat school at Great Lakes & we installed/setup one of the very first CCTV studios in the fleet. Part of the Decommissioning Crew 1974. Went back aboard 1976 for parts.
Clappison, JohnSDJun 10, 1971 – Jun 29, 1973S-5
Dunsmoor, Ronald FuzzyRM3Jun 23, 1971 – Jun 22, 1973C-1 RadiomanWant to say hi to my fellow shipmates, a great group to spend two years with
Owens, TomHM 3Jun 23, 1971 – May 23, 1975MedicalCompleted a med cruise on the USS Columbus CG -12 1973 to 1974
Smith, CliffordBoiler 3rd classJul 1971 – Jul 1973B
Sandhofner, Jay / SandyETR2Jul 20, 1971 – May 31, 1975OE DivI cursed when I found out I had to go to Norfolk, I'm a west coast boy, but the Med/Caribbean sure beat carrier duty in Vietnam/Philippines.
Steidel, DaveYN3Aug 1971 – Jul 1973XGreat time with a great bunch of sailors. Worked in library and did sports news on the shipboard TV station. Loved the Med cruise and trips to GITMO. Nothing like being at sea!
Martukanitz, RichE3Sep 6, 1971 – May 9, 1973CRHave alot a great memories while onboard.
Crumb, MerleGMM2Sep 21, 1971 – Jul 21, 1974forward missile houseBeing aboard ship was the best. Got married in 71 and brought Bev to Athens for 2 weeks. Served with a lot of great guys. Went to a lot of good resturants all over med. Sorry to see ship decom. wish i could get a piece.
Vollgraff, SamEM3Oct 4, 1971 – Nov 8, 1974EIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times. NO! It was the best of times. I remember my days on that ship like it was yesterday. I hope all of my former shipmates are well in in good health. My best to you all.
Ellington, Joel (Duke)HT3Oct 15, 1971 – Jul 9, 1973ROn board for next to last Med cruise. Looking for info. on 2006 reunion and anyone in Engineeing who was on board when I was.
Mahoney, Robertrd-os3Nov 1971 – Jul 1, 1974OIcame aboard just before the ride up river to dry dock.after refitting down to gitmo.2 criuses to the med. alot of great friendships.second criuse was almost west-pac.heavy white water to the 08 level coming home.Have pic
Helfrich, Gary profile iconBT1Nov 1971 – Jul 1975BLooking for shipmates, great ship, the real Navy
Payne, ChristopherQM2Dec 15, 1971 – Jan 1973Navigations
Whatman, MichaelFTM1Dec 30, 1971 – Jan 30, 1975T3
Davis, NigelFTG 31972 – 19746thGreat ship. Lots of good time, good friends and great memories.
Yanello, JimMM11972 – Jan 1974MAwesome Ship
Versluys, DavidMM31972 – May 31, 1974AGood times on the Tall Lady
Griswold, John GriswoldRM21972 – 1974CR CommunicationsGreat ship. Saved it last challenge on final voyage. Somehow, it weatherd the storm with some superstructure damange but got us home safe.
Thomlison, RonnieSN1972 – 19753rdBM1,Prichard are you still living.
Verant, JerryFTM21972 – 1974Fire Control
Hubbard, AlanFTM21972 – 1974T5AFT TALOS COMPUTER ROOM
Hoeing, RonBT31972 – 1974B Division#4 Fireroom
Carter, JohnBT31972 – 1974B DivisionI met some great people on board and would not take anything for the friends I made. I've never seen a ship leave port as much as the Columbus. She will always be a fond memory as a ship and home for two years.
Gardner, ThomasFTG31972 – 19746thIt was a great experience serving on the USS Columbus. I had the pleasure of working with a lot of awesome crew members
Lorenzo, Joseph profile iconsn1972 – 1975s-2looking for someone who remembers the shooting on the columbus around 1974
Demski, JosephE-2Jan 1, 1972 – Jul 11, 1972E
Martukanitz, Rich (Marty)SNJan 10, 1972 – May 15, 1973CRI was a young kid right out of HS and bootcamp when I was assigned to the Tall Lady......made one Med Cruise (1972) and a few trips to Rosy Roads. I still think of the friends and good times I had aboard CG-12.
Tabor, FrankFTM2Feb 1972 – 1974T1
Berron, Rick.SM3Feb 1, 1972 – Oct 1, 1973CommunicationsTime aboard was great. Great people, even greater chiefs and first class. Now retired but have fond memories.
Mosele, KenE4 CorporalFeb 8, 1972 – May 20, 1974Mar -DetGot transfered from the ship at rota spain Waited 5 days for a ride home. I'll bet the ship beat me back to the states. Had a good time and met some good people on her , even kept up with Mike Horrocks until recently.
Lombardi, JoeQM2Mar 1972 – 1975NAVIGATIONI joined the ship at GITMO & made 2 MED Cruises. QMCS Ed Hamady was 'the man' who taught me celestial navigation. I stayed aboard after the stormy Atlantic crossing from Rota to put her out of commission. Great ship!
Akers, TomICFN, IC3, IC2Mar 1972 – Jul 1974E1st ship in the Navy
Nichols, Charlesmm3Mar 1972 – Apr 1974m#1 throttle forward engine room
Severn, DaveFTG3Mar 1972 – Sep 19736thGreat times with great people
Payne, PaulPC3/DVJun 1972 – Mar 1974X DivisionI was the postal clerk after Robert Benjamin. Worked for Mr. Tharp in X-Div. Great Ship! Great Crew! Made many good friends during my time aboard. Danny Rodriquez was best bud and shipmate. Miss the Tall Lady!
Thompson, EarlRM3Jul 1972 – Jun 1974communicationsHad fun assuming the publications petty officer from John Feeney. Sent out class "E" and dept. yeoman was great. Now I'm residing in N.H. doing electrical and skiing. Miss the tall lady.
Wilson, J. R.RM1Jul 1, 1972 – Sep 1, 1974Made the last two cruises onboard. The last one was a bear... 30-day extension just before outchop. Had a good time overall. Fair winds chipmates.....
Schmitz, DavidICFN/IC3Sep 5, 1972 – Jan 10, 1975E-DivisionMy first duty station, was aboard for the last Med cruise in 1974.Assigned to be a part of the decommissioning of the Tall Lady. I had the honor of serving with the best crew in the Atlantic fleet. First rate sailors.
Robinson, DeanSNOct 10, 1972 – Jan 15, 19752ndI spent three years on the tall lady, and had some really great times. I was very young when I went into the Navy, and did not truly make the best of the opportunities I had.
Kay, SammyE-4,CORPORALNov 9, 1972 – Jul 13, 1974marine detachmentIcame aboard after next to last med cruise and stayed until decommision.
Ritchie, DaneUSS COLUMBUSDec 10, 1972 – Dec 9, 1974ASeeking information about boiling room fire of 73"
Welga, BrianFNDec 26, 1972 – Jul 1974EA awesome ship,when I first was first granted permission to board from LTJG Lake

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