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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Clifton Sprague (FFG 16). 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 200 crew members registered for the USS Clifton Sprague (FFG 16).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1981 | 1982 – 1985 | 1986 – 1989 | 1990 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grogg, Richard | IC3 | Sep 1, 1979 – Jun 1, 1983 | CSE | Good crew Good times , a few of us were young and a few of us aged a lot. |
| Albright, Jim | FC2 | 1980 – 1983 | Plank owner | |
| Caldas, Jose | E5/ET2 | 1980 – Apr 3, 1984 | CS4 | Plankowner. Get in touch Ziggies! |
| Albright, Jim | FC2 | 1980 – 1983 | plank owner. | |
| Bonzo, William | LT, SC | 1980 – 1984 | Supply | It was an honor and priveledge to serve under Captain Meridith Musick, the Sprague's first Captain, and with Lt Blanchfield in Supply. Those who came after, well, I'll keep my mouth shut... |
| Ingram, Mark | BM3 | 1980 – 1984 | Would like to hear from anyone who served with my husband, Mark Ingram, plank owner, who passed away June 2006 from mesothelioma. He never stopped loving the ship or his navy days. | |
| Seroka, Don | OS1 | 1980 – 1984 | Combat Systems | Plankowner and Yacht Club member (you know who you are). Where the hell were you guys last year when we tried a reunion? Murph and I had to do all the drinking and he dont drink anymore. Damn guys lets get together for a reunion dammit. |
| Fune, Joaquin | ETC(SW) | 1980 – 1983 | CS4 | Date: Apr 17, 09 -- So many fond memories of my 1st ET GANG -- cold winter but hot women up in Bath -- right Caldez?!! My contact info: (951)541-0697 in Temecula, CA -- love to hear from all of you!! |
| Crews, Daniel | FTM2 | 1980 – 1985 | Combat Systems | The good ole days. Remember the bumper stickers we had made in bath. (sweet sixteen and laid in maine). Capt. was hot. Sure do miss all my friends. |
| Vetter, Robert | QM1 | Mar 1980 – Jan 1984 | nav | |
| Temple, Steven | ET | Mar 21, 1980 – Apr 23, 1985 | CS4 | Id like to find some of the original crew, Maybe stay in touch and have a reunion. Its been a long time |
| Dahl, George | PN2 | Jun 1980 – Jun 1983 | S3 | I went back in the Army Reserve and did the Iraq thing twice. Currently stationed at Special Operations command Stuttgart, Germany. I've since switched over to regular army. 36 years and still serving. |
| Garry, Peters | OS1(SW) | Jun 1, 1980 – Mar 1, 1983 | CS1 | showed up at precom before the precom office was established. this was an experience. winning the battle E's was a very proud moment. the photographer snapping that picture with my big smile. |
| Cromar, Pat | LT | Jul 1980 – Aug 1982 | CS | Great ship and crew |
| Yetter, David | EN1 | Jul 1980 – Jan 1983 | A | Hi shipmates... had many good times... great crew.. |
| Dorsey, Kevin | MASTER CHIEF HMCM | Aug 1980 – May 1982 | Deck and Corpsman stricker | I will be retireing May 5th of 2007. Wuld like to hear from any of the plankowner crew. |
| Misch, Gary | LT | Aug 1, 1980 – May 1, 1983 | CHENG | As good a crew as I ever served with. |
| Cano, Carlos | GMM2 | Aug 30, 1980 – Aug 30, 1984 | Looking for anyone who was an original crewmember of FFG-16. Would like to set up a reunion if enough people answer... | |
| Boyer, Michael "Ike" | ET2 | Sep 1980 – Jan 1984 | CS04 | The most Spirited and Professional Team I ever worked with. "NUNC PARATUS" was our motto and "On the Road Again" was our song. My life and work still mimicks this character. We did everything when we were called without question. Plank |
| Seroka, Don | OS1 | Oct 1980 – Jun 1984 | Combat Systems | How ya doing? I just wanted to let you know that the FFG 16 reunion is on. The Clifton Spragues first un-official get together. July 20-21-22 in Virginia Beach. Thats a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Were gonna keep this first one casual and |
| Dipace, Tim | SN/DS3 | Oct 1980 – Jul 1983 | Deck/CS4 | Best Ship/Crew in the Navy. Learned alot Mess Cranking for the CPO Mess. Still serving, 34 yrs, MCPO & multiple CMC tours. |
| Gentilcore, Gary Michael | E-3 ASW/SWO | Oct 5, 1980 – Mar 9, 1982 | Engineering plant/ Propulsion | It is not that I'll never forget how the ship was, that's easy. I just want to say some good American's kept it that way. I am curious, there was somebody who would and this comment " Thanks but no tanks" what is that all |
| Grodewald, Christopher A. "Dutch" | YN3 | Nov 1980 – Sep 1981 | ||
| Black, Terry | BM3 | Nov 1980 – Aug 1984 | DECK | I always think of the plank owners and remember Bath Maine and traveling arround the world together . I would like to see a reunion come about . would like to hear from some of you ! |
| Vetter, Robert | QMI | Nov 1980 – Jan 1984 | navigation | great times and we worked hard ,played hard |
| Yetter, David | EN1 | Nov 1980 – Jan 1983 | A gang | I was assigned from july o 80 to discharge in 83. I had a great time with the precom unit and shakedown time. Gtmo was quite an experience and also the trip tp the persian golf. Chief Kirsch, Barnes, Ridgeway. Perry... |
| Morin, Rick | ET1(SW) | Nov 1980 – Jun 6, 1984 | CS4 | I was a plank owner and the 2nd non-chief to qualify ESWS aboard the ship. I enjoyed this ship and crew. We were tight knit, and worked very well together. |
| Fowler, Mark | RM1/RMC | Nov 4, 1980 – Dec 4, 1983 | OC | Great ship enjoyed a lot of firsts on her. Curious as to what Joe Hardin is up to, Jelks, Woody and how about RMC Martell? Made chief on her. |
| Reid, Kenneth | LI3 | Nov 5, 1980 – | QM | |
| Fowler, Mark | RM1 | Nov 8, 1980 – Dec 4, 1983 | OC2 | Great ship..lot of fun..made Chief on her. |
| Murphy, Charles | OS 2 | Nov 16, 1980 – May 31, 1984 | CS 1 | Best ship I served on. Plankowners were the best crew in the navy. Reunion sounds like a good idea |
| Seibel, Monroe | ICC(SW) | Nov 17, 1980 – Feb 10, 1982 | COMBAT SYSTEM CSO4 | NOT MANY PLANK OWNERS LOGGED IN. WE NEED TO DO THAT AND GET IN TOUCH WITH ALL. |
| Tucker, Clinton | SM1 | Nov 21, 1980 – Aug 1983 | SC-1 DIVISION | The Clifton Sprague FFG16 was the second of three ships I placed in commission while serving 24 years in the navy. This ship had an outstanding crew. |
| Murphy, Gregory | GSE1(SW) | Nov 30, 1980 – Sep 7, 1984 | E-1 | The Sprague was without a doubt the best FFG in the fleet. We had an awesome and motivated crew and we did everything the best. 1st FFG to win the Battle E and first to repeat win! |
| Welch, Joseph | TM3 | Dec 1980 – Jul 1984 | Plank Owner reunion sounds good. | |
| Shaffer, Rick | STG2 | Dec 1980 – 1982 | CS2 COMBAT SYSTEMS | Plank owner. Looking for Louie, Vince, Jimmy Lee, and Chief Dave. |
| Jackson, Kevin | sn | Dec 6, 1980 – Jul 1, 1981 | deck | |
| Simpson, Bob | DK1(SW) | Dec 10, 1980 – Aug 1, 1985 | S-4 | Best ship I served on in my entire career. Great Ship, Great Crew. |
| Croissant, Tom | STG1(SW) | Jan 1981 – Jan 1984 | PlankOwner. It's been a long time. She was a great ship and a fine crew. Made for a fine last tour of duty. | |
| Jenkins, Sam | HM1 | Jan 1981 – Jul 1981 | Medical | Plankowner, selected as HMC and commissioned ENS, MSC, USN |
| Anderson, Don | SK2 | Jan 2, 1981 – Jun 22, 1982 | S-1 | So many fond memories that I am thinking of writing a book on the history of our ship. But I need help. So if anyone is interested in sharing their memories and/or pictures, please contact me. |
| McCullough, Paul | OS1 | Jan 4, 1981 – Apr 30, 1982 | OI | |
| Dewey, Michael | STG1 (SW) | Jan 10, 1981 – Jan 18, 1984 | Combat Information Center | Plank owner. Many great memories and what a ship. |
| Wallace, Jeff | SM2 | Jan 15, 1981 – May 30, 1983 | SC1 | Best ship I was ever on.If anyone sees this and remembers QM2 Mark Carr or Robert Vetter or anyone else from that time frame call me at 304-242-6331 or 304-238-3200 |
| Ross, Daniel | MS2 | Feb 1981 – Sep 1984 | S2 | Great crew and great ship.(Plank Owner) |
| Zimmerman, John | ENS TO LT | Feb 21, 1981 – Feb 21, 1984 | Commissioning DCA/AUXO, MPA, ASWO, NAV | It was an honor and privilege to be a member of her commissioning crew, which was nothing less than outstanding. Currently a CAPT in the naval reserve, living in the Boston area. |
| Jansen, Edward | EN2 | Mar 1981 – Oct 1982 | A Gang | |
| Vetter, Robert | QM1 | Mar 1981 – Jan 1984 | ||
| Schacher, Gary | GM | Mar 1981 – Jun 29, 1983 | CS-3 | MANY MEMORIES The Plankowner crew was second to none. A reunion sounds great. cpoguns@yahoo.com |
| Clouthier, Mike | PNC(AW) | Mar 1981 – Jun 1983 | SC1 / S3 | Started out as a Signalman, moved on to Personnel. Best ship and crew I ever worked with. Precomm training in Norfolk - LOL then commissioning in Bath - great times! Retired September 2000 |
| Harvey, Nesbitt | RM2 | May 1981 – Oct 1983 | Communication | I sho had uh great time with all the fellows l served with...thanks for allllllll the memories...Shout out to all the plank owners...Bath was cold but l have great memories..Those were the good ole days..? |
| Hill, Larry | FTM2 | Jul 1, 1981 – Oct 1, 1983 | CSM | |
| Gentilcore, Gary | E-3/LS1 | Sep 25, 1981 – Mar 9, 1982 | ASW/SWF | |
| Kubala, Thomas | E6 | Nov 1981 – Jun 1984 | E1 | |
| McNemar, Tim / Scotter | OSSN | Dec 28, 1981 – Jun 15, 1984 | OS / CIC | Hey Guys long time. I had a great time onboard and meet some realy good people.Looking back we realy had it made. Santana in Italy. Seroka,murph whats up? |
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