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USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Crew List
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrell, Rudy | MM2 | 1981 – 1983 | MP/AFT ENGINE/FIRE ROOM | IF YOU WERE NOT ON BOARD FOR THE FIRST WEST PAC YOU MISSED OUT.ACTIVATED BACK INTO RESERVES OCT 2001 TALK ABOUT LOYALITY.BEST SHIP IN THE NAVY,NEVER FORGET.HOLE SNIPES RULE. |
| Fuller, Steve | PH 3 | 1981 – 1985 | OZ | I served aboard from 81 to 85 in OZ div, I left active duty for my home town in Largo, Fl. where I still live today. I am looking for old crew members from OZ div |
| Pidcock, James | IS1 | 1981 – 1983 | OZ | WAS STATIONED ON BOARD FOR 2 WESTPAC AND ENJOYED THE TOUR. GOT OUT IN 1988 AND MOVED TO CLEARWATER, FL. MEET STEVE FULLER WHILE LIVING THERE BUT LOST TOUCH. MOVED BACK TO TX IN 2006, HOW LIVING IN SAN ANGELO. |
| Neubarth, Joseph | Lieutenant | 1981 – 1982 | Engineering Damage Control Assistant | The Peleliu was fun, and I enjoyed the Westpac and Indian ocean deployment. Fell in love with Perth Australia, but never moved there even though I have always wanted to. One of the men fell in love with a girl from there |
| Spicer, Mark | Akaa | 1981 – | Supply | Had a great time aboard the peleliu. |
Keller, Jay  | EN2 | 1981 – 1985 | A gang | Those were the days I enjoyed most in my life. Being an A gang member was tough but always rewarding, especially when I fixed the LCM 8 so it could enter the well deck. I also loved Subic Bay and all the countries visit |
| Russell, Sam | EN2 | 1981 – 1982 | Auxiliary | |
| Roach, Bob | PH3 | Jan 1981 – Sep 1984 | OZ | I was a PH3 in OZ division for close to four years. Stayed in to retire as an ISC, and am currently in the State Department. Peleliu was my best duty station, by far. Would love to hear from any old shipmates, especially those from OZ div. |
| Murray, Tor | EW2 | Jan 2, 1981 – Oct 4, 1984 | CS | An experiance that will remain with me forever. I participated in the first two WestPacs and the work ups prior to and after both. |
| Lundberg, Gust | OS2 | Jan 3, 1981 – Feb 5, 1983 | OI | In the world that I am a part of these days many are surprised that I served, never mind that I had some of the best times of my life, with some of the best people. I went on to become a shaman, working with many world renowned visionaries. |
| Roberts, John | MM3 | Feb 5, 1981 – Jul 14, 1984 | aft.eng.room / oil lab | Enjoyed it all.waiting for the reunion.when we all can get together again,& see what's up.... |
| Hedleston, Bryan/hed | SK2 | Mar 16, 1981 – Sep 15, 1986 | S-1 | Retired in 1999 SK1. This truly was the best ship in the Navy!!! |
| Paddock, Kurt | EM3 | Mar 21, 1981 – Mar 23, 1985 | Engineering | Motor Rewind Shop to Distribution Shop..(WBS-Shop) Long Days - first on / last off, Great guys to serve with!! Engine Room Duty for two West-Pac Cruises and a Northern Pacific Cruise. Hooyah! |
| Clevenger, Johnny | ABH3 | Apr 1981 – Feb 2, 1985 | Air V-1 | Realy enjoyed my time aboard. Made alot of good friends and enjoyed all the travel. Wish I had stayed in and made it a career. |
| O'Bryan, Jerry | PH2 | Apr 1981 – Nov 1985 | OZ | I remember the Big 5 as it was known back then. Served in the OZ division will a hell of a group. Remember visiting the island of Peleliu and taking pictures of the ship in front of the island. |
| France, Bill | os1 | Apr 1981 – Apr 1986 | cs | Some of the best five years of my life! |
| Lund, Peter | BT3 | Apr 1, 1981 – Apr 29, 1984 | MP | She was a Fine Ship I miss Her and all the antics like when Stroup shut off the ovens because we didn't get cookies and old Mr Drexler having a shit fit |
| Kirchmeyer, David | ET2 | May 1981 – Oct 1985 | CE | It wasn't just a job. It was an adventure! |
| Ledbetter, Larry | SR - BM2 (SW) | Jun 1, 1981 – Jun 1, 2001 | Deck 1st-2nd-3rd | Walking down the pier in Long beach thinking God this is a Big boat. A little E-1 out of San diego bootcamp. june 81- And 20 years later I retire on Peleliu june 2001 about 9 years on her. Peleliu will allways be in my heart thank you all:) |
| Taylor, Jay | MM2 | Jun 1, 1981 – Apr 1, 1985 | After engine room, Left command as After engine room supervisor | Loved it. Would do it again. A lot of work, long hours, great friends. It did not take long for the Marines on board to figure out who controlled the ship, who could make it comfortable or not! |
| Craft, Eric E. | O. S. 3 | Jul 30, 1981 – Oct 27, 1984 | O.I | I remember the ride from Canada talk about rocken and rollen |
| Eastman, Arnie | ABH-3 | Aug 1981 – Jul 16, 1984 | V-3/ V-1 | I couldn't have asked for a better group. |
| Gornichec, Shaun | BM3 | Aug 1981 – 1983 | 3rd | Lots of good memories,82 west pac was the best time of my life, wish i could have finished the the 2nd one as a shellback. stack,stucky,feilds,rymer,templeton you guys made my time an unforgettable experience..miss you guys |
| Kottenbrock, Hal | E-3 | Aug 20, 1981 – Feb 20, 1983 | 3rd | Hello all. It's been a lifetime & a half. Hope all is well. I'm doing well, actually better. E- mail me sometime. would like to connect. Shaun Gornichec and I have reconnected and are enjoying our new friendship.82 boat crew connect w/us if |
| Schulze, James Schulze | JAMES SCHULZE | Aug 22, 1981 – Aug 30, 2005 | MP After Engineroom | When the smoke cleared there was only a few left standing. Three West Pacs, Three CO's, an XO who ended up on 60 Minutes busted for abandoning refugees. Doesn't get any better than that. |
| McDonnell, Ed | HM1 | Sep 1981 – Sep 1984 | H | Fond memories. Tend to block out any others. Retired in 1986 |
| Hyde, Andy | AG2 | Sep 22, 1981 – Mar 11, 1985 | OA | Would like to hear from anyone who was aboard during my time period, esp. those in OPS dept. |
| Dobozy, Gerald Jay | E3 | Oct 18, 1981 – Oct 18, 1984 | V1 | THE BEST OF MY LIFE |
| Larson, Doug | DS1(SW) | Dec 1981 – Nov 1986 | CE | I made three Westpac during my time onboard the Peleliu. This was the best duty station of my 21 year career |
| Goodwin (Goody), Bart | SM/E-3 | Dec 1981 – 1983 | Deck Dept. 2nd Div. | Hello to all my shipmates. I'd love to hear from Joe, Tom Astle and anybody else I was close to. I do, to this day, stay in touch with Bon Morrellos, Steve Zannon and from the Carrier Constellation Chris Morency. |
| Sims, Doug | AK2 | Dec 29, 1981 – May 9, 1985 | S-6 | This was my first ship and a great place to start my navy Carreer. Remember MACM Wallace. would like to hear from AK2 Rick Chambers |
| Gulick, Ron | SK1 | 1982 – 1984 | LPO S-1 | Made WESTPAC II - A Voyage To Peleliu Island. CO was Captain Karn. Great deployment. Retired in 1987 at Mayport Naval Station. Now live in Mesa Arizona. |
| Lund, Peter | 1982 – 1985 | BT3 miss all you guys where is all of the forward pitt I know BTCS Holiday retired to subic bay where is every one else | ||
| Thompson, John | ABF3 | Jan 1982 – Jan 1986 | V4 | Had great times abroad the USS Peleliu. A great group of America's |
| Shever, Rich | BT3 | Jan 27, 1982 – Aug 26, 1985 | MP AFT ENGINEROOM & OIL/WATER LAB | |
| Luna, Chris | MS3 | Feb 1, 1982 – Nov 10, 1985 | S2 | |
| Lane, Travis | AO2 | Feb 10, 1982 – May 10, 1984 | Combat Systems | What a ship. Robert Hish, if you are out there - e-mail me. |
| Lane, Travis | AO2 | Feb 12, 1982 – May 12, 1984 | Combat Systems | It was a great ship and crew. Robert Hish... If you are out there, e-mail me. Work number is (678) 686-1385. |
| Tison, Danno | SM1 | Feb 20, 1982 – Oct 5, 1985 | CS | Sigs were the best |
| Ward, Christopher | MS3 | Apr 15, 1982 – Nov 23, 1985 | Food Services Division | I served 1982 - 1985. Highlights: Deperm, 3 WestPacs, Exercise in the Aleutians, Refugee Rescue in the South China Sea, and a memorable, historical visit to the Island of Peleliu to honor the marines who died there. |
| Garrett, Carl | E-3 | Apr 22, 1982 – May 5, 1983 | AS | My division that I worked with was a awesome division. |
| O'neill, William/bill | DP2 | May 24, 1982 – Aug 15, 1984 | OD | Great times on the first two WESTPAC's. Met some great people. Would love to take a TIGER CRUISE. |
| Hopkins, Tristam | AC3 | Jun 1982 – Sep 1984 | Operations | Anybody remember the wave/storm that caved in the bow coming back from Alaska. Or the fire that almost got out of control? West pac was awesome. |
| Spain, Craig | E5 | Jun 16, 1982 – Aug 20, 1985 | AIMD OIL LAB | I enjoyed the cruz, seen the world, remember me . I made the cover of surface warfar mag 1977, while onboard the USS GUAM LPH9. |
| Faulkner, Robert | MM3 | Jul 1982 – Apr 1985 | M | Forward Engine Room and Shaft Alley. Served with Lt. Drexler and best bunch of Snipes I ever met. |
| Stange, David | MMCM | Jul 9, 1982 – Aug 20, 1987 | MP, Assault Systems, Auxiliary | Leading Chief, Main Control 1983-1984 Leading Chief Assault Systems Division 1984-1987 Pit snipes & "A" Gangers RULE!! Guido Balian was a dick! Loved the weapons handling & loading. Long days & nights & the best guys |
| Cunningham, Chuck | PRAN | Jul 15, 1982 – Jul 15, 1984 | AIMD | Best ship and best Navy in the world, wish I would have known how lucky I was back then. |
| Hunter, Jeff | PN2 | Jul 20, 1982 – Jul 15, 1985 | Admin/Personnel | Didn't know it then, but being on PELELIU was the time of my life!! Left navy in 1992 and live in North Carolina. Admin guys-get in touch with me! |
| Barajas, Felipe | BT3 | Sep 1982 – Apr 1983 | MP Division | Met my first MMs who thought they were big poops that were nuclear flunkies; most of them got popped on urine tests. My time on the Peleliu (7 months) prepared me for the Wasp. Taken of the ship after an injury playing racquetball. |
| Belanger, Joe | boiler operator 2nd class | Sep 1, 1982 – Sep 1, 1985 | engineering main propulsion | hi my fellow plankowers and all aboard now, want to say hi and enjoy your time on this great ship if you remember me you can emailme at txxjoe2004@yahoo.com thanks and be safe |
| Stange, David | MMCM | Sep 6, 1982 – Apr 15, 1987 | Assault Systems | Came aboard an MMC. Departed as an MMCM. Excellent ship and crew. Served in MP Division, Auxiliaries Division and Assault Systems Division. ECCET team leader. Two WestPacs and various other deployments. |
| Wolfe, Mike | LT | Sep 7, 1982 – Jun 6, 1986 | A Gang/Guns | What a tour! Sailors were men. We had .45s, jeeps, 5 inch guns, steel pot helmets, and could smoke inside. |
| Lee, Jack | BMCS | Sep 20, 1982 – Sep 19, 1986 | 3rd | Still in the best Navy in the world, 29 years |
| Johnson, Jesse (Jj) | MMCS | Oct 16, 1982 – Jul 17, 1990 | Aux-Engineering | This was my growing up ship. I spent almost eight year on the old lady. I had all kind of time on her, but I walked away as better sailor and man. I met lot of good/bad sailors. I will always remember MACM Tommy Wallace. |
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