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USS Sierra (AD 18) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Sierra (AD 18). 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 570 crew members registered for the USS Sierra (AD 18).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1958 | 1959 – 1966 | 1967 – 1970 | 1971 – 1973 | 1974 – 1975 | 1976 – 1978 | 1979 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee, Robert | LI2 (E5) | Jan 1959 – Nov 30, 1962 | Repair Division R2 | I served in the Print Shop with Chief Trytek, Chief Bonner, Al Maffatone LI2, Hank Harden, Matt Keane, Arrington. |
| Warnick, Dennis | mm | Mar 1959 – Sep 1961 | evaporator room | the best time of my life.hard to believe she no longer exists would like to find a cruise book for the med cruise.would like to here from you people that were aboard her at that time.warnick65@yahoo.com |
| Moody, Ron | SFP3 | May 16, 1959 – Dec 26, 1961 | R-3 | WORKED IN PIPE SHOP.WENT TO GITMO,THE MED, NY, FORTLAUDERDALE AND BACK TI GITMO FOR 3 MTHS.TENDER AVAILABILITY.MANY GOOD MEMORIES |
| Hawley, Gary | EM-3 | May 16, 1959 – Sep 14, 1962 | R-1 Electric Motor Rewind Shop | Many, many terrific memories and experiences. Would love to contact anyone from my time period, especially Gene Roberts, Pat Rozzo, Bob Nuseberger(sp), Bob Carlson, Bill Davis, Glen Meade and many others. May God Bless your service. |
| Burnett, Gene | RM | Jun 1959 – Mar 1962 | Where are all the old timers? | |
| Ward, Terry | YN3 | Jun 2, 1959 – Jun 12, 1961 | Operations/Navigation | I came on board as a SA Originally assigned to deck force 2. After a few weeks was transferrred to Operations/Navigation as Operations Yeoman. Participation in the GTMO exercises in 59 and was on the MED Cruise 59. |
| Gallowsy, Bob | SN | Jun 7, 1959 – Oct 4, 1961 | Ships Service | I was assigned to the laundry at first then snack bar looking for Friends John Richardson and Larry Craddock |
| Bonaventure, Otto | E2 | Feb 3, 1960 – Mar 15, 1961 | DECK | WORKED IN DAMAGE CONTROL OFFICE MOST OF MY TIME ABOARD THE SHIP |
| Wilson, Jerry | IMSN - IM1 - IM3 | Aug 1, 1960 – Oct 28, 1967 | Repair / Watch Repair Shop | Memory fuzzy. Those who knew me will understand. Went thru 2 major shipyard overhauls, Portsmouth & Philly; had 7 different COs & 5 (or was it 6?) XOs. Retired as IMC in 1978. A friend of Bill W.'s since 1973... By the Grace of God! |
| Lowe, James | SFM3 | Sep 1960 – Sep 1964 | R | Spent four years on the Sierra, met many nice people and now I enjoy meeting with them at the Sierra Reunions. It was a good life experience that I will long remember as some of the best days of my life.. jwlussierra@verizon.net |
Loar, Enyart Joe  | SN | Sep 11, 1960 – Nov 15, 1962 | 4TH | I WAS ON BOARD 2 YEARS &1 MONTH ,IWENT TO GUNNERY SCHOOL AND ASSAULT BOAT COXSIAN SCHOOLANDALSO WAS A 20 TON CRANE OPERATOR I WAS TRANFERDED TO THE USS CANBERRA CAG2 |
| Rhude, Jerry | SFM2 | Nov 14, 1960 – Sep 18, 1962 | R Welding Shop | I had been aboard DDE 827 and duty on AD18 was really nice. I perfected my welding skills and went on to make a career of welding. Have some nice memories. Jerry |
| MacK, Arthur | E-3 | 1961 – 1964 | R-2 | |
| Chesley, William | PO3 | 1961 – 1962 | Supply | Toured Gitmo |
| Fowler, Wayne R Fowler | EM3 | Dec 1961 – Mar 1963 | Engineering | |
| Jenkins, Bill (Tex) | SEAMAN | Jul 1962 – Jul 14, 1964 | s-3 | I was a cook... |
| Henry, Paterson | USS SIERRA | Aug 28, 1962 – Oct 14, 1964 | Communications/Radio | |
| Tatum, John | E-3 | Aug 28, 1962 – Aug 27, 1965 | SEAMAN | I WAS A COOK ABOARD THIS SHIP |
| Lailer, Frank | IC3 | Dec 28, 1962 – Dec 29, 1965 | E | |
| McArdle, Pat/mac | FTG3 | Oct 1963 – May 1966 | R5 | Served on the Sierra from 10/63 to 5/66. Worked for Lt. M. E. Keene...a great man. Stan Sasinowski was my best buddy...also remember Jess Teetz, Bill Pharis, Leonard McClanahan,Rusty McDonald, Ronald Roover, James James |
| Fowler, Tony | SM-3 | Dec 1963 – Feb 1965 | Would like to get my pictures back from Randell Melton, sent in for the 90's yearbook med cruise. The Association promised they would send them back, I'm still waiting, 16 years. Rotten people. | |
| Lapinsky, Walter | RM2 | 1964 – 1966 | communications | Was in U.S. Navy 1963 to 1970. Really enjoyed time aboard Sierra. Communications center had a great group of guys. |
| Acord, Darrell | PN2/1 | Apr 1964 – Feb 1967 | OI | |
| McClanahan, Len | OM3 | Jun 15, 1964 – Jun 15, 1966 | R | Worked in the Optical repair shop with a great group of Guys and Good friends, I remember those times with good Memories. |
| Collins, Don | IC3 | Aug 1964 – Feb 1967 | Gyro repair | Many good memories on Sierra. Do remember Gitmo and Kingston trips. Don't go left of the main drag, ya right. Smittys place on the hill. Gleadhill CPO, Leader,Tolow, Petree & others as friends. |
| Kripas, John (Krip) | EN3 | Nov 1, 1964 – Mar 15, 1965 | A Gang | |
| Medina, Frank | 2nd class | 1965 – 1967 | Commissary | Looking for all friends; particularly John Wendt and Joe Bevevino. |
| Gross, Bill | DC-2 | 1965 – 1967 | R | |
| Froelicher, Howard Stan | sm | Jan 28, 1965 – Feb 5, 1967 | deck force 2nd div. | cant remeber a better time in my life |
| Loveall, Michael (Mike) | MMFA | Feb 1965 – Feb 1967 | M | CRAP DUTY |
| Schauwecker, John "Chris" | OM3 | Feb 10, 1965 – Jan 12, 1968 | R Division | I remember Jim Grove, Ralf Su, Stan Sasonouski, Jessey Teetz, Chief Winklenan, Clyde Blackburn, Jerry Wilson the watch maker, Bob Trull. Went to the yard in Philly, Gitmo shake down, springboard San Jaun |
| Loveall, Michael (Mike) | FN | Feb 15, 1965 – Feb 14, 1967 | Evaporator's | Hey Hayden, do you visit here, if so let me know!!! Mike |
| Domingo, Hernandez | E 3 | May 1, 1965 – Aug 1, 1966 | Loved to operate 40' launch at liberty time in GITMO or Jamaca. | |
| Burisek, Jerry | SN | May 10, 1965 – Aug 9, 1968 | deck | |
| Rogan, Bruce | FTG-2 | May 30, 1965 – Sep 15, 1965 | Weapons Repair | Third ship. Attached to command while attending DASH School at Damneck, VA. HP Norfolk, VA |
| Kanode, Ward | SH-3 | Nov 1965 – Aug 18, 1966 | S-3 | |
| Futrell, Del | PN3 | Dec 1965 – Apr 1966 | Operations | Transferred to Sierra from the destroyer USS Wallace L. Lind (DD-703). Headed up the separations section in Sierra's personnel office. Only one deployment--three weeks to, in, and from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. |
| David, Romeo | TNSN | Dec 18, 1965 – May 14, 1967 | S-5 | MY FIRST DUTY STATION. SPEND MY 20TH BIRTHDAY ON THE PIER WATCHING CRABS IN THE WATER GOES UP AND DOWN AS THEY ARE ATTRACTED FROM THE PIER LIGHTS. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MY SHIPMATES. |
| Moss, Larry | sa | 1966 – | engineering | |
| Hone, Joel (Pete) | PM-3 | 1966 – 1968 | Engineering | |
| Lisenby, Leon | E3 Lithographer | 1966 – 1968 | R-3 Print Shop | I had a great time aboard and gained unforgetable experience in my trade and life. I fondly remember friends like Harry Polony, Chief Lee, Ed Castle, etc. By the way Ed you still owe me $20. |
| Stevens, Karlwin (Karl) | SK3 | 1966 – 1968 | STORE KEEPER | |
| Perkins, Ray | E4 | Jan 1, 1966 – Aug 1, 1967 | Repair | Worked in repair company as FTG3 |
| Sawick, Jerry | RD3 | Jan 21, 1966 – May 21, 1966 | Operations | Sitting o on coffee grounds and welded to the pier. |
| Hofffman, Mike | FTG3 | Feb 1966 – Jul 3, 1967 | R-5 | Some great times with John Thompson GM2,Ned Clarke GMM1,Bill Gadd FTG1, Bob Shaffert, Ernie Brigham,Ray Perkins, and the unforgetable GMMC Youngs. Springboard to San Juan |
| Clarke, Danny | MR3(DV2) | Apr 2, 1966 – Apr 2, 1968 | Diving Locker | Went to Diving School from the Sierra, was one of the best duty stations I ever had. Got to spend 1 year in the Diving Locker aboard the Sierra. What a great time. |
| Polny, Harry | PH 2 | Apr 18, 1966 – Jun 25, 1968 | R-3 DIV PHOTO LAB | I HAD A GREAT TIME WHEN i WAS ABOARD. COULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER DIV OFFICER THAN BOB JENSEN. THE CHIEFS WOULD HELP YOU INSTED OF YELLING AT YOU. I HAYED WHEN i GOT MY ODERS TO RVAH 6. |
| Rightmyer, Bob | SFM3 | May 1966 – Aug 1966 | ||
| Huff, William | AZ2 | May 1966 – May 1968 | R-6 | First AZ in the Navy to be assigned to a tender |
| Bledsoe, Fred | gmg2 | Jun 1, 1966 – Oct 1, 1968 | w2 | i've been trying to get in contact with a shipmate that served with me on the uss sierra ad18. his name was zacury hurd. |
| Lombardozzi, Guy | damagecontrolman | Jul 3, 1966 – Sep 1, 1968 | r-1 carpenter shop | looking for DC Chief Doug Owens , DC 1 Bill Richards and DC1 Dell Chambers. It was great to serve with you all and would like to see how you are all doing. |
| Ropka, Mike | PC3 | Dec 1966 – May 1970 | X | I was a Postal Clerk on the Shenandoah for 2 years then the Sierra for 2 years. Looking for Jim Husselbee, I am retired from 31 years at UPS in Md. Living in Gettysburg. Married for 49 years. |
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