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USS Portland (LSD 37) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Portland (LSD 37). 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 722 crew members registered for the USS Portland (LSD 37).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1970 | 1971 – 1973 | 1974 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1986 | 1987 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1996 | 1997 – 1999 | 2000 – 2001 | 2002 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, Alfed | E-5/SH2(SW) | 1987 – 1991 | S-3 | GOOD TIMES on the Portland! |
| Roskilly, George ( Rosko ) | MS3 | 1987 – 1988 | S-2 | |
| Lee, Arthur Earl | BT 3 | Jan 1987 – Aug 1990 | B | Great memories still have dreams. Great friends that I would like to hear from and hopefully get together with. Have thought about many of you from time to time and I see a couple getting ready for retirement. Congrats! Send me an e-mail. Later AELee |
| Mann, Carl | SK3 E4 | Jan 1, 1987 – Jul 15, 1989 | storekeepers | really enjoyed my time on the portland. only way a small town boy could see the world. had some tremendous friends and remember bike rides to explore foreign ports. shout out to rich and john. just the right size to make connections. |
| Ruting, William | BT3 THEN GSMC NOW | Jan 2, 1987 – Jun 10, 1990 | B | Started at Great Lakes, after Portland crossreted to GSM, went to USS Ingersoll, Then Uss Benfold, Now at FTSCPAC San Diego. |
| McBryde, Jay | BM 2 | Feb 1987 – Oct 1991 | 1 ST & Boat | Sorry to see her gone. Would like to say hello to all my shipmates I served with, and to all who served aboard her for Desert Shield/Desert storm. |
| Metcalf, Jack (Doc) | HM3 | Feb 1987 – Feb 1989 | medical | Sweet Pea was a good ship, |
| Crawford, John | DC2 | Apr 1987 – Jan 21, 1991 | Lots of great memories much of them underway | |
| Eddy, Jim | E3/ICFN | Apr 1987 – Jan 1989 | E Division | Amazing time in my life. More adventures and experiences in 2 years tha some get In a lifetime. Thanks for helping me become the man I am. |
| Crawford, John | DC-2 | Apr 15, 1987 – Jan 20, 1990 | R | Really miss some of the people I worked with feel free to email |
| Pierce, Bobby "T.j." R. | PC3 | May 1987 – Jul 1989 | deck/admin | the greatest ship in the fleet...i'll miss her!sorry i missed her decommissioning..would have loved to have been there if i'd have known. |
| Nyerges, James | BMSN | Jun 1987 – Apr 1990 | Deck/Gun | |
| Ross, Don ( They Called Me Lou) | MM2 | Jun 1987 – Nov 1991 | M | Wow. I had some good times and some great friends on Board the Portland. I met her in the Gulf and Desert Shield/Desert Storm was my last cruise. With a couple of Med cruises in between. I learned a lot. I hope you all are doing well !!! |
| Nyerges, James | BMSN | Jun 6, 1987 – Apr 14, 1990 | deck/guns | Best time of my life was at underway.I miss shipmates. |
| Wagner, Scott | Masterchief BTCM | Jul 1, 1987 – Jun 30, 1992 | B Division , Engineering Master Chief | |
| Bush, Renato Terrell | OS 3 | Oct 17, 1987 – Oct 17, 1991 | Navy | |
| Pannell, Mike | RM2(SW) | Nov 1987 – May 28, 1991 | OC | Shawn Reynolds taught me to "skate", don't stay in one place for more than ten minutes and RM1/RMC D.D. Holmes taught me alot about Radio. Thanks guys. |
| Perry, Sean | MM2(SW) | Dec 8, 1987 – Oct 1, 1992 | Alot of great memories and good friends. | |
| Haggard, Allen R. III | BT3 | Dec 15, 1987 – Aug 15, 1990 | B - THE BEST | Hello fellow Portlanders. I was on there twive once ships COMP. as indicated above the with the LCACs Jan 94 - June (4 9 Somalia. Looking forwar to coorespondance. Cheers Fair Winds Folloeing seas. |
| Clark, Rick | EN3 | 1988 – 1991 | A-DIV | |
| Caramagno, Brett | BM3 | 1988 – 1991 | Deck | Had some good times on the Sweat Pea! met some good friends |
| Reimer, Andrew | BTCS | Apr 1, 1988 – Apr 1, 1992 | Hello Everyone. As you can see I made E-8 before I bailed out. I hope everyone is doing ok? Shout at me if you want to talk. | |
| Huntington, George | BM2 | May 1988 – Nov 1991 | DECK/BOAT/ SAR | "PORTLAND LIVES ON" good times, great friends |
| Gonzalez, Marc | RM3 | Jun 1988 – Aug 1990 | LETTING YOU KNOW "GONZO" IS STILL ALIVE. | |
| Jackson, Jerry | ENS/LT(JG) | Jun 1988 – Mar 1991 | Comm/1st | Been a long time. Have both good and bad memories of that ship. Underway A LOT. 1st Persian Gulf War, Gitmo, Eng, Antigua and much more. Would love to get hear from some of ya. One I hope to never see again (he knows who he is). |
| Pickering, James | ET3 | Oct 1988 – Aug 1992 | OPS | I'm so sad to see her decommed. She was home for 4 years. Miss all the guys I served with in the ET shop. |
| Albritton, David | ENS/LTJG/LT | Oct 1988 – Dec 1991 | B/3rd/Commo | Would love to hear from some of the old crew. Fat, dumb and happy as a civilian since '98. Still in touch with some people...like the DCA - Randy Veasley; LT Brad Christmas; LT Mark Schoemer. |
| Spencer, D'Angelo/"spence" | MS3 | Oct 1988 – Jun 1991 | S2 | It was a true honor to serve with you all that I served with aboard Portland, it has been an experience that I will always remember and speak about often. Anybody that remembers me send me an email, and let's get a reuion committee going, |
| McNatt, Michael | BT3 | Oct 1988 – Apr 1991 | M and B | Saw the Sweet P was set to rest after decomm. Wanted to see some old faces. See how life has been to the old shipmates. |
| Childs, Peter | LT(J.G.) | Nov 1988 – Jan 1991 | 2nd and B | A great memory. Cool captains, lousy execs, great bunch of JOs and super crew. Med cruise 89/90; 2nd ship in the Atlantic fleet to deploy for Desert Shield. Got robbed by Pensacola for Battle E in 89! |
| Parcellin, Peter | LTJG | Nov 4, 1988 – Oct 4, 1991 | B, A, CIC | Great ship, Great Shipmates learned a lot about the Navy and life onboard USS Portland. |
| Criss, Scott | SN | Nov 20, 1988 – Aug 17, 1989 | deck/boat | best and worst time of my life |
Daniel, Lee  | mmfn | Nov 20, 1988 – Oct 25, 1992 | machinist mate | not sure exact dates but close to it. nick name was charlie d. i miss being on the ship and people. |
| Bivins, Gary/ Bivo | BM3 | Dec 1988 – Sep 1992 | Deck 1st Division | Man, to many good times to single out just one. The most awesome crew that a person could have served with, many ports, a lots of fun. Nothing like kickin it with the boys. Card games and shit talking and chasing women |
| Mansfield, Russ (Charlie) | BT3 | Dec 1, 1988 – Dec 12, 1992 | ENG-B | marg 1-90,operation desert shield/storm,unitas xxxiii,wow...learned alot..still a BT.sad to see her go.. |
| Dyer, Josh A | E-3 TO E-5 (IC2) | 1989 – 1992 | went to desert storm on board received acomandation .seperated from navy at end of term | |
| Heinen, Jeff | BT3 | 1989 – 1992 | B | Hey all. Good memories from great guys. I hope you are all well. Kind of miss it. Now |
| Crawford, Pernell | SK2 | 1989 – May 1990 | supply | Good people, great ship. A few of my partners need to contact me. You know who I am speaking of. THE MEMORIES!!!!!! |
| Lucas, Terry | MM3-MMFN | 1989 – 1993 | Wow, had some great times, and had some bad times. Did alot of growing up on the Portland. It's strange to think she's been deep sixed after all the time spent aboard her. I always hated her, but, In a weird kinda way, sad to see it go | |
| Jackson, Frank | BT1 | Jan 1989 – Jan 1991 | B | |
| Colvin, Edward(too Short) | RM# | Jan 1, 1989 – Jun 17, 1991 | OPS | |
| Herbert, Timothy J | BTCS(SW) | Jan 30, 1989 – Mar 4, 1994 | B | AWESOME SHIP AND SHIPMATES, MADE ME A CHIEF AND SENIOR CHIEF. SORRY TO SEE HER GET BROKE BEYOND REPAIR AND GET DECOMMISSIONED. ENGINEERS RULE. |
| Sparks, Willie | RM3 | Feb 1989 – May 1992 | OPS | |
| Christmas, Brad | LT | Mar 1989 – Jun 1992 | CIC / NAV / B / M | I learned a lot on that ship. I'm shocked (well, not that shocked) that they sunk her. |
| Simmons, Rico | PC3 | Mar 3, 1989 – Mar 3, 1991 | administrative | Aboard the Portland was a true learning experience during the desert shield/desert storm era...I met some really cool dudes..if you guys remember PC3 Rico, hit me up, I would love to hear from you all (reunion anyone?).. |
| Schenk, Tom | SK3 | Apr 1989 – 1991 | I loved every day aboard \" peawee \" and I miss her and all I served with. Let get a reunion started ! | |
| Weaver, Marvin | MSC(SW) | May 1, 1989 – May 31, 1993 | S-2/5 | Leading CPO for S-2 and S-5 Divisions. In charge of all food services onboard. Obtain the highest score ever received by an amphibious ship in services. Awarded 1st Ships Blue E Award. |
| Vanavery, John | e-5 | Jun 1, 1989 – Jun 6, 1992 | m-division | served in aft engine room with Paul Gokey Glen Mccullaugh and many more that i can only remember there faces!! |
| Reynolds, Duaine "burt" | BT | Jul 1989 – Mar 1993 | B Aft Fireroom | Saw Her On Aug 2 Before Decomm. Sure miss the good ole' days in Death Pit 2000. Hello to all my shipmates. Still a BT (only civilian) for the last 20 years. E-mail me would love to hear from anyone. |
| Mike, Barnes | DKC SW | Aug 1989 – Jan 1992 | S 4 | Great Ship. Gators still rule |
| James, Brett/ Bretto | E3 | Aug 10, 1989 – Apr 13, 1992 | DECK | SEARCHING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH ME IN OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM NAVY OR MARINE |
| Callantine, Jason | YN3 | Oct 1, 1989 – Apr 3, 1993 | nav/admin | find me on facebook |
| Reddig, Stacy D. (Reddog) | BM3 (THEN) MA1 NOW | Oct 11, 1989 – Jun 6, 1992 | 1st | She sure was one "Hell of a good ship." |
| McCullough, Glenn | MM3 | Oct 19, 1989 – Jul 23, 1992 | M-DIVISION | Turn two - 6 and 6 full work days. snipes rule! |
| Callantine, Jason / Beef | YNSN | Nov 1989 – Apr 1993 | Its been a long time. I've definately missed the crew and the ship itself. We had good and bad times aboard the Portland and I'm missing them all. If anyone wants to get in touch give me a holler. | |
| Tarver, Hazie | RM2 | Nov 1989 – Jun 1992 | OC | Would love to here from you guys. I know some are on togetherweserve, others I haven't heard from in years. I made 1st just after leaving, but because I was a fat boy I wasn't allowed to put it on until after I was already getting paid. |
| Paschal, Mark | MM1(SW) | Nov 10, 1989 – Jan 15, 1992 | Aft Engine, A Officer | The best ship of my career. The Co was fantastic, the crew was the best, and we had a war to show the world we are the best. |
| Hickok, Ken | EN3 | Dec 1989 – Sep 10, 1992 | M & A | Started out nonrate in M & struck out to A Div. Proud to have served on her. |
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