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USS Prairie (AD 15) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Prairie (AD 15). 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 584 crew members registered for the USS Prairie (AD 15).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1957 | 1958 – 1963 | 1964 – 1967 | 1968 – 1971 | 1972 – 1973 | 1974 – 1975 | 1976 – 1979 | 1980 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1989 | 1990 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desimone, Stephen | MM2 | 1980 – 1982 | Engineering | Pump and Valve Shop |
| Kokosky, Fred | EMCM Retired | 1980 – 1984 | R3 Division | I had the pleasure of serving aboard USS Prairie as the R3 Electrical Repair Division Officer. She was a fine ship with an Outstanding crew. |
| Price, Edward (Chuck) | E-3 | 1980 – 1983 | M Division | My time as a hole snipe on the Prairie was some of the best of my life. Hawaii, Yokosuka, Hong-Kong, Subic, what memories! I have a copy of the 81 cruse book in PDF format if any one would like a copy hit me up. |
| Hamilton, Jeffery | LI1 | 1980 – Nov 1985 | REPAIR | Came on board as an LI2, Made LI1 while on board. "Worked in the ships PrintShop and also worked as an Master at Arms during our WestPac. |
| Clark, Wetzel | HT - 2 | 1980 – 1983 | Eng R and 11-A | Found this site and decided to see if I could get in touch with some old friends . |
| Strzelewicz, Dave | MR3 | Jan 1980 – Jun 1981 | 31-A | Had a great time on a fine ship. Found good Christain fellowship here thats lasting a lifetime. |
| Holderfield, Thomas (Tom) | IC1 | Jan 1980 – Nov 1982 | E Division, IC-Gang (Ship's Crew) | Great West Pac 1980! Asbestos exposure during time there sucked though... Having trouble finding all my old shipmates. It seems like none of them ever discovered the Internet!! |
| Preston, Richard | OS1 | Jan 4, 1980 – Mar 17, 1984 | OI | |
| Richardson, Jim | HT2 | Feb 1980 – Oct 1982 | R-1, 11A Shipfitter Shop | Wow it's been a long time. Hope I can somehow re-connect with some old shipmates. |
| Trimble, Monty | MM3 | Feb 1980 – May 1980 | A | |
| Randolph, Phillip | ET 2 | Apr 1, 1980 – Sep 27, 1982 | Operations | . |
| Huebner, Phillip | E3 | Apr 1, 1980 – Sep 27, 1982 | galley | The stories of my adventures onboard priceless. |
| Jorgensen, David | E-3 | May 1980 – 1983 | R-4 | |
| Rufo, Tom | E2 | Jun 1, 1980 – Apr 14, 1982 | Deck devision | I was on the 1980 wespac. Not the best sailor with hind site being 20 20. Hung out with Steven Vanwinkle . Would love to reconnect with some guys |
| Trandler, Peter | BM3 | Jul 1, 1980 – Sep 30, 1986 | 1st Division Deck Department | |
| Burns, James / Jim | MM3 | Sep 1980 – Apr 1984 | M/A | my first ship out of boot camp and "A" school. Went through Westpac , overhaul and the first part of the 2nd Westpac before getting out of the Navy |
| Ganson, Gene | HT2 | Sep 1980 – Jun 1984 | shipfitter, sheetmetal, pipefitter, and weld shop | I am lookin for my band mates, come on guys remember our band on the westpack cruise of 83-84 |
| Duffy, Mike | MMFN | Oct 1980 – Sep 10, 1982 | R-2 | i remember Willie Lozier, Ross, Blake, Sarge, Jack, Dave, Dave Dominguez and Dennis Carson were our shop P.O.s. There was Brett and Jeff and i cant remember the third guy up in the boiler shop. Norm in the sheet metal sh |
| Taylor, Gary "Opie " | E-3 | Oct 4, 1980 – Nov 2, 1984 | Deck/Post Office | I have missed being on the Prairie ever since I have been off. The best time of my life, and would do it again tomorrow if I could turn back the clock. I am on Facebook. Get ahold of me, I have contacts from others. |
| Felts, Gary | OS1 | Oct 6, 1980 – Jul 19, 1984 | OI | |
| Hagert, Tom | BT 3 | Nov 1980 – Jun 1984 | Engineering Aft fire room | Had a blast and some of my fondest memories were on the Prairie. Made a lot of friends and still stay in contact with a few. Look me up if I served with you, would like to here from some of my old ship mates. |
| Rahe, John | sksn | Nov 1980 – Jun 1981 | ? S1 | Join the Facebook page and loving it wish some more SK would find there way to it all the card playing we did and fun time on the west pac 81 turned 20 the day we pulled into PI FUN drinking that MOJO |
| Moore, Dave | MM3 | Dec 1980 – Jun 1983 | Valve Shop | Some of the best Crewmates I ever had |
| Allen, Roger | STGC | 1981 – 1983 | Repair Office | Came on as STG1 made Chief and left as STGCS(SW). Hard working ship and crew. |
| Delay, John | HTFN | 1981 – 1982 | Repair | Great times in the pipe shop 56A, good friends great shop party in the P.I. |
| Barkley, Bryon | BT3 | 1981 – 1982 | R1 | |
| Wilkerson, Jack | SH3 | Jan 1981 – Sep 9, 1984 | Ship Servicmen | Great time's. A lot of great memories. Benviniste, Rich, Danker, Webb, Littlefield. Running the gedunk shank and ship store. Getting two West Pak during my time was very lucky and the people I got to know, Special. |
| Webb, Robert "Spyder" | FN | Mar 1981 – May 1985 | R-2, 31-A | Many great memories... the guys in the Machine Shop and Liitlefield, Benda, Benveniste - Liberty in P.I. and Autralia, bouncing down the streets of Tokyo! |
| Hall, Dwight | CWO2 | Apr 1981 – Aug 1982 | R-2 | |
| Ric Adams, Grizz | EN3/2 | Apr 15, 1981 – Apr 15, 1983 | R-2/ 31-E | Recently retired after 30 years. Had a blast on Prairie. |
Gee, Mark  | QM | May 1981 – Jun 1985 | ENJOYED IT ALL BACK THEN! HOPE EVERYONE MADE IT THROUGH! | |
| Wilson, David | SHSN | Sep 1981 – Nov 1984 | S3 | it was my first ship.glad to be a part of the history. met some good friends like Glad, Crockett, Montgomery, Brooks, and Burke. would like to contact some of my shipmates that were there doing my time there. |
| Brown, Sheila | E-5 | Sep 19, 1981 – Sep 19, 1985 | hull technician | metal shop, carpenter shop, was titled at one time..turd chasers..remember a Debbie, kathy, teresa tucker my buddie, wes pac in 83, liberty in Australia, body building competitions on back of ship with a guy named "chewy".Fun times! |
| Tyler, Timothy | MMFR | Sep 29, 1981 – May 10, 1983 | ENGINEERING | WORK IN EVAPS I THANK GOD FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE WITH SUCH A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS. |
| Nelson, Jon | HT-1 | Oct 1981 – Feb 1985 | R-2 | Sheetmetal shop, Carpenter shop, Divisional yoman, CO2 shop |
| Zurawski, Mike (Zeke) | BT | Nov 1981 – Aug 1985 | enginering | It was a great time and i would do it again if i had to. We had a great bunch of guys in the engine rooms, are there any more BT RIDERS out there or MMs hope you all are doing great. |
| Smith, Peter (Pj) | E-3 | Nov 25, 1981 – Mar 5, 1985 | Weapons | Too many great memories to mention. Would love to hear from some of my old ship-mates! WEST-PAC 83-84 was a blast! If my name rings a bell, give me a holler! |
| Foutz, Michele | SN | Dec 21, 1981 – Nov 10, 1992 | D-1 | |
| Henderson, Rae | PN1 | 1982 – 1985 | X | Had a great time. |
| Douglas, Susan | DM3 | 1982 – 1986 | R-5 | Miss the good old days on board Prairie. My old buddies Beth, Terri, Laura, Mitch, Teresa, Diane, and many more people. Too many to name! West Pac 83-84 was an unforgettable experience. Would love to hear from an old cronie! It's been ages |
| Kowalik, Michael | BM3 | 1982 – 1984 | 3RD | |
| Goodman, Scott | DPSN | 1982 – 1984 | S-7 ADP shop | Good times -- WESTPAC with the DPs and DSs. |
| Bundren, Michael | LI 3 | 1982 – | R-5 | I am looking for Jeff Hamilton again. Jeff, I lost all the info on you. Please email me so I can get your number again. I no My phone died and I had to switch service and numbers. I hope you read this. Mike |
| Bravo, Jsus | mm | 1982 – 1985 | m div | |
| Leigh, Bradley | HT2 | 1982 – 1984 | R-1 Pipe Shop | Been wondering about long lost shipmates? Had tons of good times and memories! Hope all are well! |
| Landfear, John | PM2 | 1982 – 1986 | R1 | The time aboard the prairie was the best time of my life. I belonged to the sea, and that ship. I saw her a few years after she was decommissioned while driving and tears came with all the memories. Sad she's gone |
| Barnes- Ayoub, Judy | SH2 | 1982 – 1986 | S-3 | I was one of the first 20 women aboard the Prairie. Ship Services (gedunk and ship store), also served as a Master-at-Arms and on the ASROC Team. Join the Navy, see the world (West Pac 1983-84.) Great times! |
| Hensley, Ronald | MR2 | 1982 – 1985 | R-2 division | Looking to reconnect with shipmates from the "Oldest & the Best". My twin brother and I worked in the machine shop until leaving for Dive school in 85. |
| Hinders, Bill | E3 | 1982 – Jul 30, 1984 | R-2 PNEUMATIC&HYDRAULIC SHOP | HAD SOME GOOD TIMES, GEORGE DEMAND LOOK ME UP I WILL DO THE SAME.OLD BUDDY |
| Winnett, Terry | sh3 | Feb 3, 1982 – Mar 3, 1984 | s3 | |
| Lucas, Charles | BM3 Charles Lucas | Mar 1982 – Jun 1985 | 3rd division | Had a lot of good times on the Prairie. |
| Ball, Michael/psycho | E4 | Jun 1982 – Sep 1984 | R | WHERE IS MY OLD BUDDY'S - HERBIE HALL |
| Richardson, Andre | PN3 | Jun 1, 1982 – Feb 10, 1984 | Admin | Just looking for some old Navy friends to reconnect with. |
| Ward, John | HT3 | Jun 22, 1982 – Feb 8, 1986 | r1 sheetmetal shop 17a | |
| Bankson, Michael | EM2 | Aug 1982 – Sep 1984 | R-3/51-B | |
| Harkness, Doris | sn | Aug 1982 – Apr 1985 | canvas shop | would love to hear from u |
| Bundren, Mike | LI 3 | Aug 14, 1982 – Jun 18, 1985 | R 5 | I miss all my old friends. I miss Mitch Mitchell, Clara Ferguson, Oscar Selander, Susan Douglass and Jeff Hamilton. |
| Donakowski-zurawski, Teri | QM2 | Sep 1982 – Jul 13, 1984 | Operations | I would like to hear from some of my shipmates. |
| Nevarez, Bobby | BT2 | Sep 27, 1982 – Jun 25, 1984 | B | If you know Tom tell him hi for me Bobby |
| Ball-lowery, Jean | Fireman - IC Shop | Oct 16, 1982 – Apr 16, 1984 | Engineer | Met great friends and my husband HT3(Michael Ball) Pysco - has most will remember him by, of 26 yrs now. Looking for ole shipmates |
| Juan, Johnny | EN2 | Oct 26, 1982 – Dec 2, 1983 | A Ganga | Enjoyed the time at San Diego and Long Beach |
| Miranda, Pepe | MMCS(SW) | Nov 18, 1982 – Jun 20, 1990 | Planning/Pump & Valsve Shop/QA | Best time in the Navy. Checked into the AD15 as new MM1, left as MMCS(SW). |
| Martin, Bruce | GMT2 | Dec 1982 – Mar 1984 | Weapons | good times, would love to hear from some of my old friends |
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