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USS Harlan County (LST 1196) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Harlan County (LST 1196). 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 442 crew members registered for the USS Harlan County (LST 1196).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1972 | 1973 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray, Troy L | SN | 1991 – 1993 | 1st and 2nd | |
| Fitzsimmons, John | IC3 | 1991 – 1994 | A / E | Darlin Harlan was a great stepping stone to my success. Made alot of friends and had alot of fun!!!!!!!!!! What's up Freeman, Dow, Jones, Mcksnorkle and anyone else that knew me? Hope everyone is well. |
| Koenig, Craig | SN | 1991 – 1993 | Deck | Persian Gulf tour, Part of ARG3, interesting port visits, Isreal which we stopped at on the way HOME was the best,,YO Charles Bassinger whats up? hope the spanish navy is keeping her painted, God knows we did. lol |
| Barber, Edward (Chuck) | QMCM | 1991 – 1993 | ON | First Ship as a Chief and the best Mess I have served with! Great times! |
| Reed, Jamie | EN/FN | 1991 – 1993 | Engine Room 2 | |
| Bass, Robert | E4 | 1991 – 1994 | Eng | |
| Henderson, James (Phife Dog) | EN3 (SW) PO3 | Jan 1, 1991 – Apr 14, 1995 | M | |
| Strother, Thomas W. | LT | Jan 10, 1991 – Jul 24, 1992 | Deck | Sad to hear about BM1 Woodall and BM2 Yaeger. Great to hear from a SAILOR - BMCS Moore! Sorry I was so tough on Deck - but I had just left the PG- and was taking you guys back. I was a real ---but no boat bombs hit us. That was how I loved you. |
| Baker, Garner | QM3 | Jan 15, 1991 – Aug 23, 1993 | Admin | Enjoyed being in onboard. Nothing like being out at sea away from land. |
| Ornellas II, Ernest | BMSN | Jan 22, 1991 – Sep 16, 1992 | 1st, Boat | Still Miss the Darlin Harlin |
| Tuffy, Michael | bmsn | Jan 28, 1991 – Jan 27, 1993 | 2div | hey guys hope everybodys doing good.I'm glad i only had 2 years on sweet pea.but I'll never forget the experience. someone email me.macmik09@gmail.com |
| Moore, Jeff | BMCS (SW) | Feb 15, 1991 – Mar 13, 1994 | Deck | To those i served with... you made a great tour possible. thank you |
| Trawick, Trae | YN3 | Jun 1991 – Oct 1992 | Hey guys...Hello Norm, nice to see your name up here...how's everything going? | |
| Rhodes, John | EN3 | Jun 1, 1991 – Dec 23, 1994 | I did the Persian Gulf and I will say I had a good time Meet alot of good people | |
| Klingborg, Keith | GMC(SW) | Jun 10, 1991 – Apr 14, 1995 | 3rd | |
| Van Oteghem, Steve | BM SEAMAN | Jul 17, 1991 – Jul 17, 1993 | Deck | I've been out for 13 years now, and i wish i would have stayed in, i was 21 when i got out and now im 34, with a wife and two beautiful daughter, so life is great, still living in illinois |
| Freeman, Tim | FN | Aug 1991 – Jun 1993 | ||
| Scott, Phillip | DC3 | Aug 1991 – May 1994 | repair | I have alot of good memeriores of some good people,I live in maryland and work as a firefighter in baltimore city would love to here from any one scottmantoo@yahoo.com |
| Noortham, Jamie | LCPL | Sep 1, 1991 – Mar 1, 1992 | 2nd Marine BLT 1/8 A Company | Nothing worked on the Harlan County but the ice cream maker. Tore a hole above the waterline leaving Haifa desal. Crossed the Atlantic with it, made it ok. Loved to watch the welldeck torque in high seas. |
| Long, Damon | SN | Sep 1, 1991 – Jun 17, 1993 | Deck and Personnel | Started my Navy Career in the Deck Depart in the Gulf, hanging over the side painting the side of the Ship. Presented an opportunity to work for First LT in the Deck Office, then onto NX Division. Missing some of the old times and faces. |
| Woodall, Walter A. "Woody" | BM1 | Oct 1991 – Aug 14, 1995 | Deck | Probibly the besr Boatswainmate to walk the deck of the Harlan County. A sailors shipmate who was always able to lend a hand and mentor the new seamen aboard. March 5, 1948 - Sept 18, 2003 Dad, I love you. Daniel A. Woodall |
Ross, David  | E-4 | Oct 1991 – Apr 1995 | M | |
| Fillingane, John | RM3 | Nov 8, 1991 – Apr 4, 1995 | Operations | I enjoyed our trips to the Mediterranean, Barbados and going through the shell back initiation. Also enjoyed exploring the countries with Vandall. Going to Paris with others from the ship. |
| Adams, Ryan | ET3/OS# | Dec 1991 – Apr 1995 | OI/OPs | |
| Hemenway, Randy | FC3 | 1992 – 1993 | Deck | Hello to all who served on the Darlin' Harlan. I was an FC3 for a short time on board but hd some great times and met great people! Stayed in the electronics field after leaving the Nav and currently I am a Field Integration Engineer with Nokia. |
| Turner, Solomon | MS1 | 1992 – | Supply Department | looking for anyone who might have served aboared the county during 92-95 time frame... |
| Papa, Mike | RMSR-RM2 | Jan 1992 – Mar 28, 1995 | Ops | What a memory. What a ride. |
| Havard, Jason | MSSN | Jan 1, 1992 – Aug 1, 1993 | SUPPLY | |
| Pirich, Dean "sammy" | SN | Feb 1992 – Jan 1994 | Deck | Greetings Folks...Hope you are all happy,healthy, and doing well. I'll never forget partying in Barbados with Johnson and Wemlinger and that "Grate" cabby who showed us around. Lellock,Ottwell,Dow,Henderson, Johnson- you're all my |
| Hejnal, Chuck | OSCM | Apr 15, 1992 – Apr 15, 1994 | OI | One of my best tours, and my last sea duty. Had some great shipmates and golfing partners. Remember alot of my shipmates, but FC1 Mulhollen, GMGC Klingborg, and ENC Bartels were my buds. Had the best XO ever. |
| Mike, Clark | MSC | May 15, 1992 – Apr 15, 1995 | supply | Hey whats up all!! |
| Welgos, Tom | SFC | Sep 1992 – Nov 1992 | embarked | SOF package to PAP Haiti. |
| Evans, Todd | SSG | Sep 1992 – Nov 1992 | Embarked | SOF Package PAP Haiti |
| Cason, Randy | LCDR/CDR | Nov 1, 1992 – Apr 1, 1994 | Executive Officer | Great crew going thru REFTRA at GITMO and Haiti Operation. Will tell you stories about the CO over a beer. Met, got engaged, and married my beautiful bride while XO - just celebrated 26 years. All the best to the crew! |
| Morgan, Rich | ms3 | Nov 18, 1992 – Apr 15, 1995 | supply | whats up all?? |
| Taylor, Andrew | BTFN | 1993 – 1995 | M | |
| Wood, Ronald | BM3 | 1993 – 1995 | Deck | |
| Clemons, Darby | QM | 1993 – 1995 | ||
| Valdez, Russell | SN | 1993 – 1995 | Deck | Wow...what a ship.. Lots of memories from the 94 Med Cruise!!! Khelmer, Woodall. Wiping his feet on the damn rack curtains!! Hahaha! |
| Meade, Fred | LT | 1993 – 1995 | Supply | Was decommissioning Supply officer and retired from this duty station |
| Tripp, Maurice | SH2 | 1993 – 1995 | Supply | |
| Phillips, Stephen | ENS-LTJG | Jan 1993 – Apr 14, 1995 | A/E | My first division officer tour as Auxiliaries and Electrical Officer. Wrote my Masters Thesis on the "Harlan County Affair" - the ship's role in Joint Task Force Haitian Assistance Group (JTF HAG) in October 1993. |
| Schwab-franco, Johann | EN3/FN | Jan 15, 1993 – Feb 18, 1994 | Engine Room 3 | Wut up all.. I remember going to Key west, Barbados, PR, Hatit, Bahamas. It was fun and hard work at the same time.. Thanks to all the fire crew and FN Little that help me put out the fire while we were in Hati. Johann yofranco@gmail.com |
| Collier, Chris | FR | Jan 18, 1993 – Apr 1995 | M | That "94" cruise was a cruise to remember ,I miss you all.To my boz in the B-Shop SHSN Wade and SKSA Long and EN3 Alston now ENC stay up.To all that ever served onboard "The Harlen Darlin" much love to you.Feel free to contact me. |
| Gorton, Dan | PN3 | Feb 14, 1993 – May 1995 | NX | Hey guys. Found this and thought what the heck. Been a long time. Hay to all who served on the darlin Harlan! Hope all are doing well. |
| Reddig, Stacy (Reddog) | BM3 THEN (MA1 NOW) | Mar 10, 1993 – Sep 7, 1994 | SeaBees | Great Ship! We were embarked and the crew made us feel welcomed. BMC Martz God Rest him. A great mentor and leader. |
| Gonzales, Enrique ( Gonzo) | E-3 | Apr 1993 – Aug 1996 | EN | Met a lot of cool people, working in 3 aux. and num 1 engine room. Best time of my life... |
| Beard, William | BU2 | Jun 1, 1993 – Sep 25, 1993 | NMCB 7 SEABEES | I was with a U.N. Mission headed for Porta Prince, Haiti |
| Stallard, Chad | OS3 | Jun 30, 1993 – May 20, 1994 | OI | Went to Key West, Made a good trip to Barbados |
| Smith, Kenneth Smitty | ENFN | Aug 1993 – Apr 1995 | MP EMO-1 | I served on the Harlen darlen right out of boot. she was a good boat. EN1 l Murry was my lpo so hellow to all my bros. kenny from Daytona Beach FLA. |
| Kavanagh, Eddie | SM3 | Aug 1993 – Apr 1995 | Operations | Great group of guys. Miss the friendships not the navy |
| Blaszczyk, Paul. Blast Man | seaman | Aug 1, 1993 – Sep 1, 1995 | deck 1st | Left a lot of friends on that ship . Had to leave in a hurry before it got underway to make my school time frame. |
| Jean, Marc | SN | Aug 20, 1993 – Jun 10, 1996 | Deck | I was initially assigned to Deck Dept., then moved to Supply Dept. |
| Otwell, Andrew | SN | Sep 1993 – Apr 1995 | ||
| Sandsnes, Jeremy "Sandy" | SN | Sep 1993 – Mar 1995 | Boats | The Harlan- I recall Otwell taking a dip in the ocean while we were underway. Dow and Henderson in Casablanca. And there was always Giffin saying "Are ya Hot", just to get you more spun up! Med Cruz 94! |
| Bertoson, Aaron | ENFN | Sep 1993 – Apr 1993 | EM02 | Great time! It was my first command out of A school. Right before it was decommisioned I was sent to C school and then onto Mine Swepers. What A great crew. aabertoson@cox.net |
| Hoots, Joshua | SN | Oct 1993 – Apr 14, 1995 | Deck 1st and Admin Medical | Served as decom crew from 1993-1995. My memory of the Harlan Cnty was the fact that on the Med cruise we went DIW like 3 times and had a fire in Main control while inport. If anyone wants to catch up my email is jhoots1975@msn.com |
| Beal, Scott | SN | Oct 1993 – Dec 1994 | Deck | What a cruise.........Did I see Woodall's kid calling him a mentor to us? HA! Thats like saying Khemler was a saint also......whatever....Hated it when I was there - Missed it when I left. |
| Neely, Roy | EN1(SW) | Oct 15, 1993 – Jun 15, 1995 | MP | What a ship and outstanding crew. retired from the navy in 1998. living in North Carolina. |
| King, Edward | E3/SN | Nov 1993 – Mar 1995 | 2nd | My first and only ship. Hated it when I was there, but missed it once I was gone. R.I.P. Woody and GOD BLESS THE GATOR FLEET!!! |
| Cooke, Mark | BM3 | Nov 11, 1993 – Mar 31, 1995 | Deck | Enjoyed the friends I made and could not stand a bunch!! Some of the biggest morons I ever met but yes I miss it everyday. I went to the USS Inchon and had a blast.. To contact me ...mark@cvrmusic.com |
| Gehle, Rob | LCPL | 1994 – 1994 | I was a Marine with 3RD BN 2DMAR DIV Kilo Company 1ST PLT. Met a bunch of good people. Had nothing but respect for the Navy afterwards. Did the d-day anniverdsary thing. goofy guy in charge of chow, but he was cool. cant remember names. | |
| McNabb, Chris | ENFN | Jan 1994 – 1995 | Engine room | Miss the true friendships that were made but not the Navy! Can't wait to hear from the people that I have thought about throughout the years. Look forward to hearing from you guys. |
| Huey, Quentin | LCPL | Apr 1994 – Nov 1994 | Damn Marine | |
| Cornell, Jerime "Sparky" | RM3 | Apr 16, 1994 – 1995 | OPS | I serverd on the Harlan Darlin for my first ship and gained my sea legs during a med cruise. Then we decommed her. Thanks for a great ride. |
| Acker, Jason | SN | May 1994 – Apr 14, 1995 | Deck | I got onboard just in time to catch the 94 Med Cruise.I was also on the decom crew.Then I went home early.Looking back I enjoyed it very much. |
| Johnson, Scott | DCFN Then, DC1 Now | Jun 1994 – Apr 14, 1995 | Repair | Good to see a couple old friends on this list. |
| Leonard, Kenneth | E-6/SK1 | Oct 1994 – Apr 1995 | Supply Department | Decommissioning the ship. |
| Flynn, Gary | DAMAGE CONTROL | Dec 25, 1994 – Sep 28, 1995 | engineering | great group of guys |
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