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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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan, Bader | RM1(SW) | 1986 – 1990 | OC | |
| Webster, Scott | GMG3 | 1986 – 1989 | 3rd | Started in 1st and ended up in 3rd. Still remember my "DECK APE" which was all about working hard and playing harder. |
Heath, Stacy  | HM | 1986 – 1988 | OX | |
| Wiedeman, James ("J.r.") | RM2(SW) | 1986 – 1988 | Operations - Radio/Communications | I was an RM2 and earned my ESWS during a Med Cruise aboard this ship. I will never forget that cruise or the West African Training Cruise that followed. What a rough ride she could be! |
| Billows, Randy | EM3 | 1986 – 1989 | Electic shop | Had a lot of fun aboard the harlon county , Would love to hook up with people from my era |
| Sibrel, David | En 4 | 1986 – 1988 | Engineering | Served under the best chief petty officers in my opinion at that time. |
| Anderson, Russell | ht2 | 1986 – 1988 | R | Best time of my life |
| Jensen, Gregory | EM2 | Jan 1986 – Jan 1988 | Electrical division | |
| Lockmiller, Gregory | E5/BM2 | Jan 1986 – Nov 1988 | Deck 2nd | |
| Reilly, Kevin | IC2 | Jan 12, 1986 – Jan 8, 1988 | A&E | Looking for of the old crew from UNITAS/WATC '86. |
| Charles, Joe | snipe | Jan 15, 1986 – Feb 10, 1988 | main control | Hey every one. Charles from Baltimore. Tripplett you came down a couple of times with drinkwater and Mcgee. Any one know what happen to Donald Werner |
| Zawada, Nick | OS2 (SW) | Mar 1986 – Sep 1989 | OIO1 | I enjoyed my time onboard. Some of my best memories. Would like to say hi to all I sailed with. Hoping all is well. |
| Leary, Silvester | SK2 | Apr 1, 1986 – Sep 9, 1988 | Supply | |
| Spencer, James (Spence) | SW2 | Oct 18, 1986 – Dec 31, 1986 | SEABEE DETACHMENT | I WAS ON THE SOUTH AFRICA TRAINING CRUISE WITH NMCB133/NMCB4 BECAME A SHELLBACK WHILE ON THE HARLAN COUNTY, LONG.00/LAT.00 WON'T FORGET THAT. GOOD TIMES FOR ALL! |
| Willis, Thomas | HTC FN | Nov 1986 – May 1990 | Repair | Best ship in the fleet at that time.best captain. Bust crew. R Division was #1 |
| Blalock, Wayne | YN3 | Nov 22, 1986 – Feb 1988 | OPERATIONS | I served on the USS HARLAN COUNTY under Captain BURKE and Captain O'NEIL. I worked in the ships office as a Yeoman. I was very young but had some great experiences that I will remember forever. I went on the UNITAS |
| Dineen, Daniel | BM2 | Dec 30, 1986 – Aug 2, 1990 | 1ST AND 2ND | STARTED AS DECK SEAMAN IN 2ND DIVISION. ENDED AS P.O.I.C. SHIPS BOATS, 1ST DIVISION |
| Poole, Robert | HT 3 | Dec 30, 1986 – Aug 2, 1990 | R | I am originally from New York City, now living in Greenboro, NC. Great times on the Harlan. MARG Cruise 1988 and WATC 1989. Just missed the Unitas 1986. |
| Bigelow, Paul | SK2 | 1987 – 1989 | s-1 | |
| Till, Daniel | MS2 | 1987 – 1989 | S-2 | |
| Cortez, Felix | E4 | 1987 – 1988 | MS | |
| Baker, Alan | E 3 | 1987 – 1990 | Boiler tech | One of best time's of my life. South American cruise. Then a west African and Mediterranean cruise. A once in a lifetime moment. Thank you uss halan county.. 1196 for ever!!! |
| Pacheco, Christopher (Chico) | SN | Jan 7, 1987 – Aug 15, 1987 | Deck | Where is Bob Cromy? and John Chambers, do you remember the Machete in Puerto Rico?? You're welcome!! Sorry I had to leave the ship guys, my accident sucked!!! Doing Great now!! |
| Koonce, John | QMCS(SW) | Jan 7, 1987 – Sep 29, 1989 | Navigation | Was a good ship and a good crew, Was my last at sea assignment. Retired in 1992 from Virginia Military Instuite. Living in Charlotte, NC now hope to hear from some of the old crew. |
| Poe, Ray | EN3 | Feb 1987 – Jul 1990 | M | Alot of great memories, miss the ship and the crew. |
| McGuirk, Martin (Marty) | ENS, LTJG | Feb 2, 1987 – Jul 2, 1990 | Asst. 1st LT. 1st, 3rd | Wow, Gonzo and chambers both listed on here! Never forget the days bouncing around in the PL, and nights bouncing around in port! Still serving -- only as a civilian military/DHS contractor in DC area. |
| Shook, David Shookie | GMG3 | Mar 19, 1987 – Mar 19, 1991 | ||
| Cunningham, Bruce "Booter" | EN2 | Apr 1987 – Oct 1991 | Engineering - EMO3 | I worked in 3 engine room my whole tour. It was very challenging and rewarding. I made a lot of good friends. I'm proud that the Harlan was my 1st tour of duty in the Navy. |
| Kolb, Alex | PC | Apr 1987 – Feb 27, 1990 | OX | I had a good time there except for sea sickness. I liked all of you and hope everyone is doing well.My regards to Bob Poole, Jeorge Segura, Mike Castor, The Zumwalt brothers and others. 240 characters isn't enough. |
| Kephart, Keppy | BM2 | Apr 1987 – Mar 17, 1991 | 2nd | Great time and many learning experiences on the Darlin Harlan. Does anyone remember the Unitas shell back ceremony? I know we did it around the dateline which would have made us golden shell backs. Let me know! |
| Drews, Tom | YN3 | Apr 1987 – Aug 1990 | OX | Great memories! |
| Bovender, Jim | HT2 | Apr 1, 1987 – Feb 17, 1990 | Repair | Great ship and great crew. I should have never left her. I still remember all the good time and people like Mac, Poole, Willis, Deagleman, Triplit and the list goes on. Take care guys and enjoy. |
| Castor, Michael | PC3 | Jul 1987 – Jan 4, 1991 | Hello to all my old shipmates, Have some Great memories from my time on the Harlan. Drive semi over the road now so if ya know me drop me a line Expc3nmo@aol.com (Subject -Harlan county) may be able to meet up out on the American Highway. | |
| Caputo, Joe | ET3 | Jul 1, 1987 – 1989 | OE | Had fun and had to go. Left in 89 for a split sea tour. Currently living in Suffolk VA. Also on Facebook. |
| Eddy, Brian | EN2 (SW) | Aug 1987 – Jul 1990 | M | Hole snipes for the win! I worked in all three enginerooms in my time onboard but Main Control for the most time. Tripplet, Cunningham, Skidmore....wow been a long time. I now work at NAASCO (they built the ship). |
| De La Fuente, Edward | SN (THEN) NOW BM1 IN THE NAVY RESERVES (WICHITA) | Sep 18, 1987 – Jun 1, 1989 | DECK (2nd | The Harlan County (SUPERGATOR) Was my only active duty ship in The US Navy. Great ship, Great Crew and I miss you a lot. Thanks for being part of my life. |
| James, Brad | YN3/YEOMAN | Oct 23, 1987 – Apr 23, 1991 | Executive | I enjoyed my time onboard the USS Harlan County with our Captain Gartor John. You can contact me at bradlynnjames@hotmail.com |
| Prestridge, Michael (Presto) | ET3 | 1988 – 1992 | OE/Twiggets | MARG 1-88 tru Desert Storm(the mine sweep tour) Great Group of MEN. Radar room was a great place to hide out. cruse books brings up alot of memories anyone got H/C Blues wasn't it on video? Wife+2kids the next great adventure. PrestoLives |
| Pursel, Martin Marty | HT2 | 1988 – 1989 | R | Awesome time, great friends |
| Bunch, Jason "skippy" | SM3 | Jan 1988 – Sep 1992 | Wow, there are some great memories here!!!! I would love to hear from any of you guys, don't be shy. Anyone looking to put together a reunion? | |
| Walker, Jeff | BM3/BM2 | Jan 1988 – 1990 | Deck | |
| Myers, Tim | CPL | Mar 1988 – Sep 1988 | 1/8 Alpha Co. - 26th MEU | Did a Med Float on the Harlan Co. The Sailors on board welcomed us. Yes, Marines and Sailors can get along and we proved on this float. I'm glad to see that she is still "Underway" by the Spainish Navy. |
| Beem, Jeff | SM2 | Mar 22, 1988 – Sep 11, 1991 | OC | |
| Jackson, Mike (Jack) | EM3 | May 23, 1988 – Dec 26, 1992 | A&E | I'd write a book about all the stuff we did/saw, but no one would believe us. Here's to all the A/E and M-Div guys. Many years have passed, but haven't forgotten rigging shore-power and saltwater/diesel showers. |
| Stewart, Keith/ Stew | FN | Aug 1988 – Mar 1991 | Eng2/Agang | |
| Hamilton, Michael (Hambone) | BM3 | Aug 5, 1988 – Aug 5, 1991 | Division 2 | Looking back, these were great times with great people. Got to see many remarkable places and i even remember a few of them. You may remember me better as "HAMBONE". |
| Tanada, Manuel | PN3 | Aug 28, 1988 – Mar 21, 1992 | DECK and Executive | Why the Harlan County is the best, because there is no place like Harlan County. You learned quick, all the crew became your friends specially my friends from Deck, the X Divison,. |
| Denzer, Gerard (Jerry) | BM2 | Dec 1988 – Jul 1990 | !st | Served all my time in 1st Div. I went by the nick name "Gunga Din". |
| Ramirez, Ruben G. | OS2 | Dec 27, 1988 – May 6, 1992 | OI01 | now i'm an OSC but 10 ships later still the best ship and best crew I have ever served with. |
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