US Navy Crew List
– Reunite with old Navy Buddies –
352519 entries available online. Add yours!
0 users currently logged in and 260 visitors active.
USS Newport (LST 1179) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Newport (LST 1179). 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?
Looking for US Navy memorabilia? Try the Ship's Store.
There are 252 crew members registered for the USS Newport (LST 1179).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 – 1975 | 1976 – 1980 | 1981 – 1986 | 1987 – 1989 | 1990 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grobsmith, Richard/dick | GM1 | 1990 – Oct 1, 1992 | third | I started out my career as a GMSN onboard the Newport and did 2 deployments on her till decom. I still keep in touch with SN Joe Myers, FC2 Eric Fields, and LCDR David Bruce. I hope to find FC2 D. Cassaway. I hope to hear from some of you soon. |
| Shyrer, Kevin | QM3 | 1990 – 1992 | Nav | Started as a deck ape in 1st division and left as a QM3 at decom |
| Dale, Sean "Chip" | RM3 | 1990 – 1992 | 1st Division and OPS Division | I was a Deck Ape in 1st Div, Until I got my Crow and Became a RM3. To tell you the true, I really wanted to be a GM, but that not how the cards played out. I meet my wife when we were sent to Bristol, RI for the 4th. |
| Vinalon, Mario | EN1 | 1990 – 1991 | A-GANG, MDIVISION | mariovinalon@gmail.com |
Rinbolt, Dennis  | bm3/e-4 | 1990 – 1992 | 2nd | was the firstcommand of my brief naval career i loved ever minute of although im sure at the time we all hated some of the stuff like 2am gq's.thanks to the best group of friends that i have ever had / dbolt40@yahoo.com |
| Vanhale, Joe Jr | EN FN | Jan 1990 – Sep 28, 1992 | it was a blast | |
| Karr, Ivan | EN3 | Jan 3, 1990 – Aug 3, 1994 | M-Division | I would enlist all over again. The military is an essential experience. All graduating kiddos mandatory enlistment for 2 years! |
| Ungvarsky, William "bill" | CAPTAIN | Feb 1990 – Sep 30, 1991 | CO | A terrific ship with a crew that was and remains unequalled for character and commitment. It was an honor and a pleasure to serve as the final CO and be a part of a storied history for such a fine ship. Many great memories. |
| Turner, Kenny | EM3 | Apr 1990 – Jan 1992 | electrical | good times, met good people. SCAIFE, UNDERWOOD(ET i think), BACCHUS, BRAUNIES, PEREZ |
| Warren Jr., William 'Weasel' 'warrenrogers!' | E-3 BMSN | Jun 1990 – 1992 | Deck Dept 2nd Division | Phib Trekin, Tormelinos,Makin' Sticky buns instead of being on MidWatch cause the OOD knew I had the 'In' with the cooks and Commander 'Bill'. The Glory days of Newport. |
| Edwards, Phil | BM2(SW) | Aug 1, 1990 – Oct 31, 1992 | 1st | Gulf war cruise in med. Master helmsman. Mamba Station. Crossing equator. Am now ET1(SW) in reserves after a 10 yr hiatus. Am currently waiting to go Reserve Recruiter. |
| Mounter, Brian | RM3 | Sep 1990 – Dec 1990 | Started in Deck and ending Ops | Just reaching out to all my shipmates that were on the USS Newport during the time I served from 90-92. You can reach me at bamounter@yahoo.com or on Facebook under my name |
| Purcell, Mark | EN2 | Sep 1, 1990 – Jun 1, 1992 | Engineering Division | Became Shellback on my first ship assigned. |
| Grobsmith, Richard "dick" | GM1 | Oct 1990 – Oct 1992 | My GF and I are trying to plan a 9/07 reunion for all of us that served together on the Newport btw 1990-1992- please email us cbacc111@aol.com | |
| Alterio, Chad "Terio" | BM3 | Nov 1990 – 1992 | 1st | I worked Decked Div under BM1 Clapper, with Roy Rogers, Weazel, Steve Hendry and Smitty....Anyone who wishes and remembers please email at terio1232@hotmail.com .....LONG TIME AGO !!!! |
| Chance, Christopher | Lieutenant | Nov 1990 – Mar 1991 | CR | Even though I wasn't there very long this was my favorite duty. Great ship, great guys. Making some of those carriers look weak! Thank you CDR Ungvarski. |
| Vitito, Richard | E/6 BT1 | Nov 8, 1990 – Aug 5, 1992 | Engineering | Dante's infurno, level 4 |
| Cassidy, Thomas | BM2 | Dec 1990 – Sep 1992 | 2nd Division | |
| Williams (Chill Will), Richard | QM3 | Dec 14, 1990 – 1992 | Navigation | Started out in deck with Chief Palmer, went to "A" school came back to the boat as a QM. Great command, great crew great experience!! Good memories!! |
| Arredondo, Adrian (Dondo) | SA (then) HMC (now) | Feb 1991 – Jan 1992 | 1ST DIV/DECK | Great ship of many I have served on! I am currently still in the Navy about to retire after 21 years |
| Evans, Richard | BMSN | Mar 20, 1991 – Sep 30, 1992 | 1ST | Had a great time, learned a lot,grew up fast and would do it again in a heartbeat! richard.evans22@yahoo.com |
| Plagge, Raymond (Scott) | NC1 then, NCCS retired now | May 1991 – Sep 1992 | Admin | By far the best command in my career. honored to be a small part of ship's last voyages. Great leadership, friendly crew, no wonder it was successful. Hope all of you have had a good life, filled with great memories. |
| Seely, Randy | EN1 | Jun 1, 1991 – Mar 4, 1992 | THE BEST SHIP AND CREW IN THE NAVY, IF THEY BROUGHT HER BACK I'D BE THE FIRST IN LINE | |
| Duff, James Brady | CTOC | Jun 16, 1991 – Oct 1, 1992 | A GANG | WAS AN EN3 ON THE LAST DEPLOYMENT. NOW A CTO CHIEF HEADED BACK OUT TO SEA AGAIN. |
| Bruce, David | LCDR | Jul 1991 – Aug 1992 | XO | Great CO, great crew. DECOM was hard, but glad to see her get a new life with the Mexican Navy. |
| Dawkins, David "Tex" | SMSN | Jul 5, 1991 – Sep 30, 1992 | OC | I served on Newport for the final cruise, and for Decomissioning. Now working as a Federal law enforcement officer, with the Bureau of Prisons. Anybody who remembers me, feel free to e-mail! Anybody with a spare patch, please contact me. |
| Anderson, Doug "Andy" | FN | Aug 1991 – Feb 1992 | A Gang | To Richard Vitito: VI-TI-TO, VI-TI-TO!! Your response was always : AND-ER-SON, AND-ER-SON!!! Lmao! To Capt Ungvarsky: I thank you sir for giving me the opportunity to go to Dental Technician School! |
| Castelo, Mike | HT3 | Nov 2, 1991 – Oct 9, 1992 | Repair | It was my first command and the best command I have ever been on. Being part of a close nit family of brothers is something I will never forget.Please if anyone would like to contact me feel free. Would like to talk about the old days. |
| Kapper, Chris | MSSN | Mar 13, 1992 – Sep 30, 1992 | S2 | This was my first ship that I was ever stationed on. I met her after she docked in Marseille, France in 1992. It was a great ship and I miss her, the crew and the CO. CDR Ungvarsky was a great Captain. It was a shame to decommission her. |
Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the USS Newport (LST 1179).
Report an offensive or inappropriate entry.
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 – 1975 | 1976 – 1980 | 1981 – 1986 | 1987 – 1989 | 1990 – now
↑ To top of page | ↓ To bottom of page
Reunions
There are currently no planned reunions.