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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Plunger (SSN 595). 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 93 crew members registered for the USS Plunger (SSN 595).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1976 | 1977 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Burt, Roy | TM2 | 1961 – 1964 | Weaponds | I was on during the testing phase & It was very hetic with the loss of sister ships. Had a great time with the highly qualified crew. Loved Hawaii and since have purchased Condo at the beach. Retired Police. |
Crews, Jeff | QM3 (SS) | Dec 1961 – Oct 1963 | I'm a plankowner; rode her down the ways upon launch and then to Bremerton and to Pearl Harbor twice. When Thresher sank, we performed several tests trying to determine why. | |
Arnold, George | MMC | Jan 24, 1963 – Jun 24, 1965 | A DIV | |
Ward, Fred | STS2 (SS) | Jan 1964 – Jun 1965 | Sonar | |
Maruzo, Lou | SOS3/STS2 - 64-66; STSC/STSCS - 70-72 | Mar 1964 – Jun 1966 | SONAR | |
Edwards, Ken | EM2SS | 1965 – 1967 | E | |
Landrum, Frank | RM1(SS) | Apr 1965 – 1969 | Communications/Diving Officer | |
Shuman, Marvin | NUCLEAR ENGINEER CHIEF E 8 | 1966 – 1969 | USS PLUNGER 595 | My father was on this ship 1966-1969. He has passed on. I know he would love this website. I WOULD LOVE ANY FEED BACK FROM HIS FELLOW SHIP MATES. He was a nuclear engineer chief ET. Retired in 1969,Went to worked at mare island soon after retirement. |
Thess, George | MM1 | 1966 – 1971 | Engineering | |
Arave, Stephen | IC2 | Nov 25, 1966 – Jun 1968 | Seaman gang, IC | Living near Portland Oregon. welcome emails! |
Scheie, Thor "god Of The Ams" | ETN2(SS) | 1967 – 1969 | ET Nuke | Reported aboard in Bremerton just before NR Thunman took over, got qualified on the westpac. Still proud of that. |
Haywood, William | MM3 SS | Apr 1967 – Jul 7, 1970 | Auxilairy "A" gang | Good times with Steve Chauveaux, Joe White, Wayne Rooks, Fred Thatcher, Doug Quartermarsh, TAGMA, Joe Hayes, mini pigs Dad LOL, Beach party in Guam, shore patrol, USS Proteus AS-19 and all made it out alive. |
Patrick, Dave | STS2(SS) | 1968 – 1970 | Sonar | |
Fabrello, Nickolas | EM2SS | 1968 – 1971 | Electric | |
Richard Priest, Doc | HMCS | Jan 1968 – Jul 1972 | Medical | Qualified 1968 |
Castleton, Stephen | EM2SS | Dec 1968 – Nov 1972 | E | |
Ankrom, Dave | ET2(SS) | 1969 – 1972 | Fwd ET | Too many good guys to mention: Thumper,Tagm, 2-Speed, Short Crotch, Tucker (not Tommy), Murphy, etc |
Barrett, Hugh | QM3 (SS) | 1969 – 1970 | Navigation | The best of times with Tim Murphy, Two-Speed, Tagem, Short Crotch, Underdown, Ron Logan, Wayne Rooks, JD Garrett (my Sea Daddy), Doug Smith, Dave Patrick. N.R. Thunman - Capt., Ken Cox - XO |
Graham, Charles | RM2(SS) | Jan 4, 1969 – Aug 15, 1970 | Operations | Just wanted to say hi to all who served aboard. I boarded in Guam just after Plunger made the first nuclear boat to enter Japan after WWII on a WestPac cruise. I was transferred to ComSubPac Comm Ctr to finish enlistment |
Simpson, Gary | ET1 (SS) | Apr 25, 1969 – Nov 1, 1971 | Reactor Controls | Would be great to hear from shipmates that I served with. |
Schuette, Noel | EM-2 (SS) | Aug 8, 1969 – Feb 26, 1973 | Electrical | Interesting times with many assignments. The crew was professional with many assets. I was proud to serve with them and I was treated with respect. |
Phillips, Jay | YNC | Aug 14, 1969 – 1972 | Executive/Administrative | |
Cheney, Neal | MMC(SS) | Dec 1969 – Jun 1973 | M Division | |
Barnett, Chester | MM1SS | 1970 – 1973 | A Gang | Submarines once. Would like to hear from crew mates. Mom says Submarines twice. |
Freitas, Cliff | RM2(SS) | 1970 – 1972 | Operations | Would love to hear from any crew members that I served with. Would like to hear if Toma or Rusty Brown is still around. Had a lot of fun port leaves. |
Reazin, Jd | STS2 (SS) | Jan 1970 – Mar 1976 | Sonar | Any more STs out there? |
White, Joe | IC3 (SS) | Jan 1970 – Feb 1971 | INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS | |
Valade, Vic | ETN 2 | Jan 1, 1970 – Aug 1972 | Reactor Control | |
Dewey, Donald | SK3 | 1971 – 1973 | Supply | |
Oliver, Dale | MM2 | 1971 – 1974 | A Division | |
Obrien, John | RM1(SS) | Jun 3, 1972 – May 7, 1975 | CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION COMITTEE. | |
Scott, Greg | TM3(SS) | Aug 1973 – Aug 1975 | Torpedo | I now live in Southern California. Some good memories of my days on the Plunger. Always get interesting comments when I tell people the name of the boat I was on. |
Smith, Clyde | MM2 E5 | 1974 – 1975 | Nuc Machinist Mates | West Pacific cruise 74-75. Lower level engine room. Lube oil Smith or Dead eye Smith. Great adventure. Worked for MM1 John Squire and Master Chief Slocum. |
Melander, Jerry | IC1 | 1974 – 1977 | Electrical maintenance | |
Carrier, "Skip" -nickname- Zit | SN(SS) | Dec 1974 – Mar 1977 | supply/deck | I was known as "ZIT". Or "non-qual dink puke" as we all started. Slept in torpedo rm between mark-48's. The center for shootin the shit & smut library. 2 westpac tours. Alongapo/subic/home of the scenic shit river! |
Kelly, Lee | MM2 | Dec 30, 1974 – Jul 16, 1976 | Engineering | I just want to say Hi to any shipmates who served from winter of 74 to summer of 76. I'd love to hear from any members of engineering, especially M-div. |
Ridler, Mark | MM2 (SS) | 1975 – Jun 1979 | A Div. | |
Timme, David | MM1(SS) | Apr 1975 – Jun 1979 | A-Gang | Have nothing but GREAT memories about these four years. Great crew, great times every where we went. Hoods Canal, Singapore, Yokosuka, Guam, Mare Island, Hawaii, etc. |
Vassar, Paul Michael | RMSN (SS) | Nov 7, 1975 – Jun 9, 1977 | I served aboard her as a very junior non-com-trained in radio A-school, IMCO school etc.. more than a year seaman gang-leading seaman.Two tours mess-cranking-one westpac 1/2 augment Mixed bag-bitter with the sweet. God's been merciful to me! | |
Banister, Bruce | MS3SS | 1976 – Aug 1979 | Mess Management Specialist | My service aboard the Plunger was an experience that I would not trade for anything. The men that I served with, I will never forget. Especially my friend Denny Silva which passed away this past year. |
Mercille, Paul | QM3/SS | Jan 3, 1976 – Jun 30, 1979 | We had some pretty crazy times down in the torpedo room and air regen. I couldn't stand Cmdr.tuggle (a spinless POS) I really enjoyed serving under Cmdr. Oliver. Chief Sonnenberg was a great guy also. So many names and memorys. |
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