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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 445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herchick, Mark | EMFN | 1983 – 1987 | Engineering | wow! Devistated at the thought of our ship doesn't belong to us any more. |
| Harris, Mark | SN | 1983 – 1984 | Deck | |
| Johnson, Charles | ENFA | Feb 1, 1983 – Jan 31, 1985 | M | Wow, many familiar names, Folsom you still cutting hair? lol j/k.... GITMO, Beiruit, World's Fair in New Orleans, lots of memories. |
| Lacek, Kenneth | EN2 | Mar 3, 1983 – Apr 10, 1987 | A-GANG | |
| O'Quinn, Rhembert L. | BMC | Mar 15, 1983 – Mar 31, 1984 | 2nd | I retired from the Harlan County. I was on board her for only 1 year, but the crew I had in 2nd Division were the best I'd had in 20 years of service. I remember Beruit, the lost Marines and the wash down in Rota. |
| Tacovelli, Mike(taco) | BM2 | Apr 10, 1983 – Oct 10, 1987 | 4 TH | HARLAN COUNTY WAS IN FACT THE SUPER GATOR....HELLO TO GONZO, CHAMBERS CROMEY AND THE REST OF THE CREW..... |
| Chamberlain, Mike | SN | May 26, 1983 – May 26, 1986 | Deck | One of the best groups of people I have ever been around. |
| Russell, Richard | ENC | Jun 1983 – 1985 | A | made chief on board her, best CO I ever served with was Capt. Burke |
| Hazeslip, Rob | BM | Jul 17, 1983 – Jul 17, 1986 | 2nd | |
| Carmody, Mike | SK2 | Aug 1983 – Apr 1987 | Supply | Hard to believe it's been over 20 years since I saw the Darlin Harlan go over the horizon. Great to see Tory, Rick A and Kenny on here. Where's Rick G, Mark S, Howard S and my old running buddy PC2? Hope all is well. |
| Jackson, Houston | E-3 | Sep 22, 1983 – Aug 21, 1985 | supply | just looking for a couple of fellow that served on the county with me. get back with me |
| Riley, Doug | EN3 | Nov 1983 – May 1986 | Engineereing | |
| Riley, Doug | EN3 | Nov 1983 – May 1986 | Engineering | |
| Lewis, Stephen | en/384 | 1984 – 1987 | m eng 3 | Hey guys just bored thought id look up the old lady . Seen some names i recognized here trip remember when you come abourd HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS SOMETIME |
| Mabus, David | BM3 | Jan 1984 – Oct 3, 1987 | 2nd | Who remembers West Africa and Unitas 86?? |
| McGee, Torry McGoo | E4 | Jan 4, 1984 – Aug 26, 1986 | deck | I never thought I would say this. But I have precious memories about the Harlan. I was a youngster, therefore not savoring Good friends and good times. I became a man on the Harlan.. I wish more guys would get with it and Be FOUND! |
| Turner, Mark | E-1 | Mar 10, 1984 – Jul 10, 1987 | 1 | 765-753-0103 |
| Galzerano, Paul (Gonzo) | BM3 THEN, BMC NOW | Mar 14, 1984 – Dec 1, 1987 | 1ST | The Darlan Harlan was by far my best ship. we worked hard as a group, and partied hard as a group. I think I even helped Chambers get those scars, and rob enjoyed one of my motorcycle accidents. Gator Navy rules |
| Nielsen, Mike | GMG3 | Apr 1984 – Mar 1987 | 3rd | |
| Tacovelli, Michael | BM2 | Apr 15, 1984 – Dec 15, 1987 | 4TH | I reired in 1995. presently an law enforcement officer in S. fl. Married w/ 2 children. Looking for shipmates who remember all the good time. e- mail me. It's nice knowing everybody still kicking. by the way, wheres bob cromy? |
| Kenna, Walter | E-3 | May 1984 – Jun 1985 | 4th Amph Asslt Bn. Jax NAS | Was a Marine Field Radio Operator on Amphibious Assault Vehicles. Took the Harlan County out of Little Creek, Norfolk VA and again out of Mayport FL performing amphibian excercises. |
| Chambers, John | BM2(SW) | Jun 1984 – Oct 1989 | 1st , 2nd, Boats, Sides | 1st , 2nd, Boats, Sides Division, and for a while we just had One. Been there done that and have scares and T shirts to prove it! |
| Skaggs, Eric | EM2 | Jul 1, 1984 – Jan 1, 1989 | e | |
| Hering, Mark (Fish) | BMSN | Sep 1984 – Oct 11, 1986 | 1st | Spent last couple of years of my enlistment on the darlin harlan. Does anyone remember that UNITAS cruise? What about BM2 Dan Erickson (EX SEAL)? Anyone hear from Mark Turner? Hope everyone is well! CHEERS!! |
| Bond, Gary (Opie) | OS2 | Sep 1984 – Sep 25, 1987 | ops | Had a great time on the uni-tas cruise in '85.I think we did something like 26 ports in 6months.South America,Africa and back. |
| Skidmore, Mark (Skid) | EM3 | 1985 – Oct 1989 | E (Electricians Mate) | I served on the Harlan County in the late 80's under "Gator John" O'Neil. I did a Med, a UNITAS, South Africa, and a bunch of Carribbean time. Drop me a note! |
| Anderson, James/andy | OSSN | 1985 – 1987 | OPS | HEY EVERYBODY GLAD TO SEE THIS.ANYBODY KNOW WHERE DAVE CURRY IS, CONTACT ME AT andyops@hotmail.com HEY BOGGER,VIC,SOUPBONE |
| Luebke, Jeff | BM2 | 1985 – 1989 | 1st, 2nd | The best of times. |
| Boggs, Bill | E3 | 1985 – 1988 | Embarked Marine | Been searching for RM1 Dan Bader for years. Dan let me help him run the MARS Station aboard ship. NNN0CVI. I worked radio room every night while at sea. Get me in touch with Dan please. Email: wkboggs5@gmail.com KC4JNS |
| Morris, Joe | OS2 | Jan 1985 – Jul 1988 | OI | Had a great time, made a lot of friends. wish i was still there some days. |
| Bray, James//////boswain Bray | E4/BM | Jan 1985 – Apr 1987 | DECK | Still here guys,..????OUR EXPERIANCES MOST LIKELY HAD A BIT TO DO WITH IT......ROCK THE HELL OWN. jameswbray@hotmail.com, 2515041323 |
| Kovacs, Robert (Cb) | CM3 | Jan 31, 1985 – Jul 30, 1986 | 1st, 2nd, Sides | I am in contact with many former crew members from my time. We had our first reunion in 2017 in Harlan County, KY. Our next reunion will be back at Harlan County, KY. rwk-junk@hotmail.com Updated 9AUG18 |
| McLachlan, Robert (Mac) | BM 3 | Feb 3, 1985 – Feb 3, 1989 | 1st | Had a lot of good times, made a lot of good friends. i sure miss Jeff Luebke, Mark Turner, Tory McGee, John Walker, Gonzo, Shook, Webster, Cambitze. had a lot of wild times during, Unitas, WATC, and Med cruises. |
| Oneil, Tip | HT3 | Mar 1985 – Nov 1988 | R | |
| Gates, Darin | RM3 | Mar 6, 1985 – May 13, 1988 | OPS | Had a great time on the Harlan and wonderful memories! I can never forget those trips to South America, Africa, Europe, and the mediterranean. Not to mention the SHELLBACK ceremony! Where else do you get to do that?! |
| O'Neil, Doug | HT3 | Mar 10, 1985 – Nov 17, 1988 | Repair | I really miss the good times we had, and all the friendships that were made. Love to all. e-mail me!! |
| Wheeler, Rich | FC 1 | May 1, 1985 – Aug 31, 1989 | electronics | Use up all your "bongo bucks" for christmas! Comming up on 20 in, 20 out. |
| Coleman, Craig | EM3 | May 18, 1985 – Jun 21, 1986 | A&E | Good times onboard. Wish I could get in contact with Jeff Eikstadt, Mervin Stout or anyone else. Skaggs, ENS Fossa, ENS Robinson good to see you all. Give me a holler sometimes at ccoleman8588@yahoo.com. I'm still in for another year. |
| Borsey, Patrick | sksn | May 27, 1985 – May 27, 1989 | supply | |
| Adams, Allen | BtFn | Jun 1, 1985 – May 1988 | M div boilers evaps | Kellogg baker Lopez Rg Hill Frantzen. Broke my right hand in Italy and left the ship. Got out in 95 in SD. Had a good crew and good time. Aadams@brookfield.com |
| Lusk, Michael R. | SGT/E-5 | Jul 1985 – Jul 1985 | embarked Marine | Spent one night aboard before a beach landing at Camp LeJeune, NC for a training operation. Proud to be a small part of a big tradition. |
| Febus, Tony | OSSN | Jul 1985 – Nov 1988 | OI | |
| Fossa, James | ENS - LTJG | Jul 11, 1985 – Feb 8, 1988 | A&E, 3rd | |
| Triplett, Tracy ( Gator Trip ) | EN5 | Jul 25, 1985 – Jul 25, 1990 | M # 3 Eng Room A-Gang | Still hear 2A and 2C and have yet to recover from all the lost sleep. 21 knots to the closet bar. gator turns !!!! "Once a hole snipe, always a hole snipe". OPPEE anyone? |
| Kellogg, Brian | BT3 | Oct 12, 1985 – Apr 15, 1990 | engineering | Hey there i was just wondering how the 2 boys form engine room 3 were doing. its been a really long time. sure would like to hear from you triplett and booter. hope that you can remember me. |
| Pearsall, Mark | FN | Nov 1985 – Jan 1987 | how could I forget unitas!!!!! | |
| Spangler, Duane (Spanky) | Sm3 | Nov 1985 – May 1988 | Deck/ops | Many great memories and experiences on the Darlin, it always brings a smile to my face. Unitas, shellback ceremony, and the med. |
| Robinson, Russell | ENS-LTJG | Nov 25, 1985 – Apr 6, 1988 | Weapons officer,Cic officer | I remember great times aboard the Darlin' Harlan county. Im still in the navy (reserves)LCDR and looking forward to retirement. I will always remember the Harlan County! |
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