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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Peleliu (LHA 5). 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 669 crew members registered for the USS Peleliu (LHA 5).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1979 | 1980 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – 1994 | 1995 – 1997 | 1998 – 2000 | 2001 – 2003 | 2004 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Earle, Steven | OS3 | 1980 – | OI | PLankowner Gregg M, Randy J, contact me! 803 331-4260 |
Marshall, Mike | PR3 | 1980 – 1983 | AIMD | Navy times that will live with me until I die. Constitutional Freedom |
Bedell, Bob | OS2 | 1980 – 1983 | OI | Plankowner Precom- 1983 |
Giustra, Sal " Boats" | 1ST CLASS -CHEIF | 1980 – 1984 | 1ST | Plankowner !!!! |
Huddleston, Fred | AD2 | 1980 – 1982 | IMO2 | Left ship in PI after getting hurt on Grande Island. WEnt on to retire in 1994 as ADC AW |
Richardson, Charlie | BT2 | 1980 – 1983 | B | Hi I'm looking for people i served with, so anyone who remembers me please look me up. I have a lot of good memories from being on board the Peleliu. |
Dickson, Michael | ENFN | 1980 – | A | Michael Dickson, on board from 1980 to 81. I'm now a Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. I'm retired and well invested in Real Estate and are becoming a Real Estate Agent. Anyone out there remember? |
Green, Ed | DS2 | 1980 – 1983 | CD | Lots of good memories onboard and many good shipmates I met while on tour |
Bitts, David | os1 | 1980 – 1983 | oi | ossn to os2 |
Blackk, Bill | MM3 | 1980 – May 31, 1981 | A DiV. | Plank Owner Golden Shellback |
Brown, Samuel | BM3 | 1980 – 1982 | 2nd div. | have always been proud of my time aboard the peleliu and was honored to pin my brothers chief pins on when he made chief while serving on her as well |
Goode, Robert | HT-1 | 1980 – 1985 | Repair | If I could have I proudly served aboard Peleliu an out 16 years and retired with at 30 years |
Daniels, Cecil | AS-1 | 1980 – | V-6 AIMD | Precom tn L.B. Shipyards |
Wilson, Butch | AA | 1980 – 1983 | V1 | |
Velasquez, Tom | QM 2 | Jan 1980 – Jul 25, 1981 | NAVIGATION | PLANKOWNER SERVED UNDER CAPT. T.P. SCOTT, AND CMDR CHIP BARBER. PLOTTED THE COURSE FOR SHIPS MAIDEN VOYAGE FROM MISSISSIPPI THRU THE DITCH TO OUR HOME PORT OF LONG BEACH. OH, I DIDN'T PLOT US TAKING OFF THE EAVES OF THE LOCK HOUSE IN THE CANAL. |
Todd, Steven | HT 3 | Jan 1980 – Sep 1981 | R | Being a plankowner I said goodbye to the whole crew while underway by flying off the ship with Marines from Tustin LTH. Being from Costa Mesa, I enjoyed being the "tour guide" for many fellow plankowners. |
Teaman, Rick (Casual "t") | HT 2 | Jan 1980 – Jul 1983 | R | I was on Pelelui from precom in San Diego to my discharge in '83. Just wanted to see if any of my shipmates are around. Steve Baily, Mark Lafoon are you out there? Or anyother crew that might remember me. |
Arceneaux, Eric | ABH3 | Jan 1980 – Jul 1982 | V-1 | Some of the best times in my life was aboard this ship. I enjoyed the friendships and brotherhood that I still talk about today. |
Hilton, Michael | BT3 | Jan 1, 1980 – Apr 27, 1981 | B | I was part of the pre-commissioning detail I worked in the oil shack under Chief Cowfer I'm A plank owner and a shellback. I loved going through the Panama Canal that was the Greatest cruise. |
McCoy, Tommy | BT-2 | Jan 1, 1980 – Jun 1, 1982 | Engineering | What a trip, had lots of great times, met lots go good people, still stay in contact with a few. Chief Holliday was the easiest Chief that I ever worked for, miss our time at Scott's Place. |
Goffrier, Mark | RPC | Jan 9, 1980 – Jun 29, 1984 | Admin | Nickname Gopher |
Haynes, Ronald | E-7/MAC | Jan 30, 1980 – Apr 15, 1985 | X | |
Evans, Tullie | DP3 | Feb 1, 1980 – Aug 30, 1983 | Operations | Plank Owner - Of all the places I have gone and the things I have accomplished, these are the greatest of all. The friendships created there have left an indelable scar on my life. The best ship in the whole damn fleet. The USS Peleliu... |
Johnson, Laryy | en3 | Feb 1, 1980 – Jun 25, 1981 | A | Plank owner, A-gang, lots of good memories, god protected us through our time in service |
Boyd, James A | DT2 | Feb 12, 1980 – May 1983 | dental | plankowner -- medical/dental division. loved every minute of my tour. |
Najera, Raul | QMC | Feb 12, 1980 – Jun 12, 1983 | navigation | great time in precom fine chiefs mess precom date? |
John Paine, Jc | RM3 | Mar 1980 – Jun 24, 1983 | Comm division, served under Lt Green. Mississippi was a trip. The canal was great, Long Beach was scuzzy back then. Hi Chris Terry, Dennis, Doug, Marlin, Cowboy, Joe McKee, Harry Cruz and all the Radioman who stood mid watch with me. | |
Waring, Ben | ABH2 | Mar 1980 – Aug 1981 | V-1/Flight Deck | Plank owner, The best ship I ever served on, and I was on three more before retiring, 2 of which were pre-com ships. |
Reed, Bryan | ET 2 E-5 | Mar 1980 – May 1984 | CE | Pank owner. is there anyone out there that still remembers P.A.R.T. |
Bates, Rob | SK2 | Mar 1, 1980 – Feb 28, 1982 | SUPPLY | BEST TIME OF MY LIFE-TO MY BOSS MASTERCHIEF DEMPSEY HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL. STEVE SVENSON SEE YA SOON. PLANKOWNER AND LOVED IT STILL HAVE MY PLAQES ON MY WALL AT HOME!!! |
Langella, Richard | MSSN-MS3 | Mar 6, 1980 – May 30, 1982 | supply | Plankowner I was on board for precom in Pascagoula MS, through our first westpac in 82. I was left in the philippines for discharge after meeting my 4 year naval term I was a cook with Ray Burns & Ken Mackenzie.Best time |
Vickerson, Lester(Tricky) | AT3/E-4 | Mar 8, 1980 – Dec 15, 1982 | IM-3 | PLANKOWNER. Want to connect with members of AIMD DEPARTMENT that onboard during the maiden cruise in 82. |
Goetz, Thomas | GMG2 | Mar 10, 1980 – Aug 8, 1981 | Electronis division | I was a plank owner and a pollywog starting out. I also served on LHA-3. I was a Gunnersmate and thought this was the best time I had in the Navy. I would like plank owners to contact me. |
Rivera, Angel R. | EM3 | Mar 13, 1980 – Aug 31, 1981 | E DIVISION | Plank owner, Shell back. 27 year member IBEW LU 583 |
West, Robert | RM2 | Mar 20, 1980 – Jul 17, 1983 | CR-DIV. RADIO | |
Cornelius, Dennis | RM2 | Apr 1980 – Jun 1984 | Communications | |
Carr, Chris | OS 2 | Apr 1980 – 1982 | cs1 | plank owner. great ship great crew. one of the best times of my life. |
Terry, Christopher | RM3 | Apr 1980 – | ||
Novak, Mark | AT1 | Apr 1, 1980 – Jun 30, 1983 | IM3 | Plank Owner |
Holliday, David | BTC | Apr 4, 1980 – May 9, 1983 | MP | |
Knowles, Lawrence | DS2 | Apr 7, 1980 – Oct 22, 1983 | Combat Systems | Plankowner - Balance Crew |
Valdez, Tom | DS2 | Apr 7, 1980 – Dec 15, 1980 | Combat Systems | 3 1/2 years on borad, great time & stories I have told to my sons and family |
Schulz, Bill | EN 4 | Apr 17, 1980 – Jan 17, 1983 | A div | Worked in Eng shop and steam/ heat . still looking for dorsey olinger MM1 . great 1st west pac best time on my life . truly enjoyed the great grey tub peleliu. take care. |
Nester, David | GMG2-GMG1 | May 1980 – Jun 1982 | Ohhhhh what a crew! Had fun...hey to the gunners and FCs. Retired in 95 and lovin' Montana. Anyone had contact with EW2 Wille? GMC(SW) | |
Coleman, Harry | PR-2 | May 1980 – Feb 1984 | AIMD | I was 17 !/2 when I reported on board, I was the 2nd PR to get orders but first to report on board. First shipmate I saw when I reported was Chevy sitting on the floor playing his guitar. BEST SHIP EVER! |
Shannon, Patrick / Mike | EM3 | May 1, 1980 – Jun 1, 1987 | E | The first of the seven ships I was stationed on and the one that holds the most memories Would love to hear from any of the old crew from the rewind shop. |
Firman, Rich | RM2 | May 1, 1980 – Dec 19, 1983 | Radio | |
Quinto, Bobby | EM3 | May 3, 1980 – May 10, 1982 | E | BEST TIME IN MY FORMATIVE YEARS |
Heard, Walter | E-5/DP2 | May 3, 1980 – May 15, 1984 | OD | The years I spent on Peleliu were some of the best i had in my navy career. I made two WestPac and met friends that I still stay in contact with today 12/2006. Plank Owner |
Mellet, Yves | E2 | May 3, 1980 – Oct 29, 1982 | Deck,Supply | Plankowner. My friends were Dan English, Kenneth Yates, Brad, Smithy, Mike. I am living in Houston, TX.
My PO was Guista. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
Johnson, Mickey | HM1 | May 3, 1980 – Jun 1, 1983 | MEDICAL | Would love to be there now for Yoga in main medical. |
Hannon, Ed | HN while on board. Retired HMCS in 2001 | May 3, 1980 – Dec 1982 | Medical | This time was the most rewarding time of my naval career. I served with some of the best. Plankowner. |
Jarvi, Paul | DS2 | May 8, 1980 – Sep 11, 1983 | CS3 | |
Lofton, Rickey | MM2 | May 16, 1980 – May 14, 1984 | MP | Plankowner |
Bandeko, Mike | AD2 | Jun 1980 – May 1985 | IM-2 AIMD | Best time of my Navy Career. Best Ship, Best Crew. Many Good Friends |
Poblano, Phillip | BM1 | Jun 1980 – Jun 1982 | 1st | |
Lacy, Kelly W | RMSN - RM3 | Jun 15, 1980 – Jun 1983 | Communications | Hello to all my RM buddies, From LT "Turtlehead" Green, to Ray Gaskins, Bobby West, CHris Terry, Guy Cowden, Scoggins, and the rest...please feel free to say HI |
Roe, Mike | AE1 | Jul 1980 – Oct 1983 | AIMD | PLANKOWNER Enlisted Aircrewman. Flew SAR, mail delivery, Holy Helo and other tasks. Came from LHA3 to Peleliu.Helo maintenance was my responsibility also. |
Roe, Mike | Jul 1980 – Oct 1983 | |||
Roe, Michael | AE1 | Jul 1980 – Oct 1983 | AIMD | SHIPS UH1N HELO CREW |
Coburn, Gary | SM1 | Jul 1, 1980 – Jul 1, 1983 | OC | I WAS AN SM1 ONBOARD LOOKING FOR A FEW OLD SHIPMATES |
Hill, Clint | QM2 | Jul 17, 1980 – Apr 3, 1982 | Navigation | First ship of my career and my only west coast tour. I enjoyed the time onboard and it was the foundation for the rest of my career in the amphib world. |
Hanson, Mike/snapper | E-4 HT | Sep 9, 1980 – Sep 9, 1984 | HT | Hi,Rick casual T, and to all of the HT division,pls. e-mail me. It has been so long,description of myself,probaly the smallest American to enter the Navy. No plumbing job I wouldn't tackle. Mike Hanson |
Mann, David | GMG2 | Sep 13, 1980 – Sep 7, 1983 | CG | |
Reese, Doug | AK2 | Sep 15, 1980 – Oct 20, 1982 | Supply | Hawaii, Rimpac, dry dock,first Westpac and becoming a Shellback. All good memories. Served with a great crew. I pray all are well. I went back to Iowa.Still enjoy the water but my boat is made of fiberglass.No haze gray. |
Ursettie, James | SK 3 | Oct 1980 – Oct 17, 1981 | Supply S-1 | |
Bonham, John (Joebob) | E4 | Nov 5, 1980 – Jul 27, 1984 | V-4 | Fun times. Met great people. |
Vannatta, Troy | ABF3 | Nov 28, 1980 – Jul 24, 1984 | V-4 | I enjoyed my time on board. |
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