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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Peterson (DD 969). 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 647 crew members registered for the USS Peterson (DD 969).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1977 | 1978 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1995 | 1996 – 1998 | 1999 – 2000 | 2001 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kell, Howard | 1987 – 1987 | ASW | Hung out for the med-cruise with you all! Nicest group of people. Everyone was surface warfare qualified then. Got my Surface warfare pin from the "Pete". Thanks for the ride!! lol | |
| Ulmer, Tracy | 1987 – 1988 | FOX | ||
| Short, Edward | EM2 (SW) | 1987 – 1990 | E-Division | First Ship and many great memories and friendships created on board that have lasted a lifetime. Great experiences and education which helped with my career. Wouldn't trade it for the world! |
| McDowell, Mike | STG2 | Jan 3, 1987 – Apr 1991 | CSA | |
| Clemmons, Bill | CTM2(SW) | Jan 20, 1987 – Jun 10, 1990 | OZ | Hello to all my shipmates....What a blast serving on "Proud Pete" |
| Jones, Peter | GMG2 | Jan 23, 1987 – Jul 7, 1990 | DECK/CSG | LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING IN TOUCH WITH OLD SHIPMATES. |
| Sightes, Patrick | PN3/E4 | Feb 1987 – Sep 1990 | Admin | |
| Weakland (Mcfarlane), David | STG1 | Mar 1987 – Aug 1989 | CA | Chief Selectee when I transferred to shore duty. |
| St.onge, Russ | ET 1 | Mar 8, 1987 – Mar 13, 1990 | CSE | I just remember working for assholes........then DSC Mcardle came along, there was a good leader, if he had come along earlier I may have stayed in........RIP Dan! |
| Gettle, Anthony | E4/RM3 | Apr 1987 – Oct 1990 | OC | Hey Old Shipmates |
| Tingen, George | Os3 | Apr 1987 – Jun 1990 | Oi | |
| Badillo, Richard "Chico" | GSM3 | Apr 15, 1987 – Aug 15, 1990 | MP | I WAS IN SNIPES BERTHING, THE SHIPS OIL KING UNDER GSM2 MAGALLANES, ALSO MR ALTOONA (PARTNER,GSM3) |
| Williams, Michael | OS2 | May 1987 – May 1993 | OI | Greatest ship in the fleet. probably funnest time in my life. gotta love mamba station. who can forget fishing off of the fantail. Made a lot of great friends. Wouldn’t trade my time on the Pete for anything! |
| Nealon, David | ET2(SW) | Jun 1987 – May 1990 | CSE | |
| Saintonge, Russ | ET1 | Jun 1987 – Feb 1991 | Combat Systems | |
| Ciborowski, Marc "Ski" | STSN | Aug 1987 – Mar 1990 | CSA | I was to young to realize then that my time aboard the "Pete" would become some of the best moments of my life. |
| Stubbs, Ken "Stubby" | E-4 | Sep 1987 – Feb 1991 | Deck/Paint Locker | HOLY COW!! Just found this site. Was also in MAMBA station with some of you guys. And the 2 MED cruises, 3 LEOops, and the other assorted "ops". Did the Reserve thing after Active. Still live in Kansas City MO. |
| Nye, John | E-5/ ET2 | Sep 24, 1987 – Jul 24, 1992 | CSE | Fish On!!!!!!!! |
| Williams, Michael | OS2 | Nov 1987 – May 1993 | OI | |
| Koelzer, Anthony | DC1 | Nov 1987 – Apr 1993 | R | Best sea tour(and longest) I had was on Proud Pete. Remember the "hot, African hot" days off of Liberia. heard they sunk her. Not if the old crew was on her. Like to hear from old Pete mates. a_koelzer@yahoo.com |
| David, Rutledge | E6 | Dec 10, 1987 – May 11, 1992 | OZ | |
| Bonser, Brian | SM | 1988 – 1991 | OC | |
| Whitesell, Steve | EM1(SW) | 1988 – 1991 | E | First command, Learned plenty, developed lifelong friends. Experienced plenty!! |
| Crogan, Walter | OSCS | Apr 1988 – Jan 1993 | OI | |
| Hicks, John | GMG1(SW) | Apr 1988 – Mar 1990 | CSG | I never thought I would ever hear myself say "I miss being onboard Peterson", but I was never good at thinking |
| Laney, Chris | STG3 | Apr 8, 1988 – Jul 22, 1990 | CSA | |
| Laney, Chris | STG3 | Apr 10, 1988 – Jul 21, 1990 | CSA | |
| Smith, Richard (Smitty) | OSN | May 10, 1988 – Mar 12, 1991 | OI | The one memory that sticks out for me the most is when we rode hurricane Hugo for a week. That was an experience! I also got my shellback while on board just of the coast of Africa. Mamba station for 75 days wasn't the best time I had. |
| Lass, Andrew | E5 - E6 EW | Jun 1988 – Jul 1991 | OPS/OZ | Favorite Quote " I believe a sailor is happiest with Norfolk in his rear view mirror" |
| O'Toole, Tom | GSM5 | Aug 1988 – May 1992 | Eng | Oil King from the MP DIV During Ivory Coast, Med, Crib, Gitmo Drills |
| Nguyen, Tuan | ENS | Aug 10, 1988 – Oct 17, 1990 | FOX | Admin Officer then Fire Control Division Officer |
| Sattler, Ronald | CTO3 (SW) | Aug 15, 1988 – Aug 20, 1991 | OZ | |
| Boos, John | GSM2 (SW) | Nov 1988 – Feb 1992 | MP | Great memories. Been living in Bay area CA since EAOS in 92. Any shipmates out there email me johndboos@aol.com |
| Hogue, Chad | DC2 | Nov 1988 – Jul 1992 | R | I don't know about you, but I had a blast on the Pete!!! |
| Gibson, Norman T. | PN1 | Nov 24, 1988 – Oct 20, 1992 | DECK/NAVADMIN | STARTED OFF IN DECK. GREAT SHIP, NEVER WILL FORGET IT. |
| Barnum, Luther | STG2 | Dec 21, 1988 – Nov 5, 1990 | CSA | |
| Fields, Kenneth | GSM2 | 1989 – 1991 | Engineering | Leaky and creaky, she was the best of the fleet. |
| Hammond, Paul | GSM | 1989 – 1990 | Engineering | I cannot believe they sank Her. Seems like I was always in trouble..but I enjoyed the short time I spent on the Pete. Can you remember hearing 'CLOSE YOUR LOCKER..LOCK YOUR LOCKER..2MAIN!'? Hey Mick,email me, ya goof! |
| Weaver, Jeff | FC2 | 1989 – 1993 | Fox | The Good Ol' Days |
| Lee, John | FC3 | 1989 – 1992 | csf | |
| Thomas, Jim | OS2 | 1989 – 1992 | Ops | Looking for my OS friends from Med Cruise 1990 (Plus et3 Nye & QM2) |
| Canavan, Phil / Spot | GSM3 | Jan 2, 1989 – Aug 2, 1992 | mp | |
| Smith, Clint / Kavee | CTR3 | Jan 4, 1989 – Apr 8, 1992 | Outboard | Fun-hard times. Would like to have been there when the old girl was sunk. Now am a minister of the Gospel. Jesus saves! |
| Fields, Ken | E5/ET2 | Mar 1989 – Jun 26, 1993 | CSE | Great ship and crew. I have alot of fond memories of the pete and our expolts. Most will remember operation Draging anchor, LOL St. Maxine France. |
| Yee, Jim | LTJG | Mar 1989 – Jul 1991 | CSA | Had a great time on Proud Pete. Super crew and lots of great memories. Still supporting the Navy...From the civilian side though. |
| Lonberger, Eric | E-4/BM3 | Mar 13, 1989 – Dec 24, 1990 | 1st | Very first ship and i loved every minute on board the proud pete. |
| Dean, Bob | E5/ET2 | May 1, 1989 – Aug 13, 1993 | CSE | Good times and good people. I laugh everyday about something i heard or did on the Pete |
| Dean, Bob | E5/ET2 | May 1, 1989 – Aug 13, 1993 | CSE | Funny place, funny people |
| Connolly, Curt | DD 969 HT2 | Aug 1989 – Feb 1993 | Repair | |
| Collins Jr, Thomas Tc | gsm 3 | Aug 1989 – Jun 1993 | mp | best years of my life i miss it |
| Mesteth, Joseph (Chief) | SN | Aug 20, 1989 – Oct 2, 1992 | !st | |
| Finney, Timothy | FC1(SW) | Sep 1989 – 1990 | CSG | I was an FC2 then and blew out my ankle and left the ship to go on limited duty. |
| Evans, Terrance | ISC(SW) | Sep 1989 – Oct 1992 | OZ | Got my Shellback during Momba Station (Sharp Edge). Great Crew, Good Friends. |
| Castellanos, Carlos | TM 3 | Sep 10, 1989 – May 4, 1992 | CSA | |
| Fraser, Barry | GSE1 | Oct 1989 – Nov 1993 | MP | |
| Woods, Anthony | QM2(SW) | Oct 1989 – Oct 1995 | NAV\ADMIN | The Proud Pete, what a great ship she was, Live Long and Prosper, well anyway MAMBA station,Hell Cruise 90, Tomahawks on Sadam, wouldn't of missed it, remeber some names, hopefully some will remember mine. If so drop me a line. |
| Simpson, John | GMG2(SW) | Oct 1989 – May 1993 | CSG | Loved the boat. Worked with some great people. Have alot of memories on there. Earned my ESWS onboard her. |
| Garcia, Marc | OS3 | Oct 1989 – Sep 1993 | Operations | Yeah they Sunk Pete. The interesting thing my older brother (lifer) was on the ship which sunk it. Lol |
| Schlegel, Rich | LTJG | Oct 19, 1989 – Sep 30, 1992 | Supply | |
| Benipayo, Caesar | EMCS | Nov 1, 1989 – May 31, 1993 | Electrical | Although we were underway a lot, it was the best time in my Naval career because of the superb crew and camaraderie on-board this fine ship. Transferred in 1993 during Red Sea deployment. email:caesarbenipayo@gmail.com. |
| Werner, Michael | stg3 | Nov 9, 1989 – Sep 22, 1992 | csa | jeff w. chris laney.......good times |
| Hart, Harold | PNCS | Dec 1989 – Mar 1992 | Admin | |
| Carlson, Donnie | SM3 | Dec 1989 – Sep 1992 | OC | Does anyone remember when SN Skelley wrote FTN on the side of the ship with a sander @ Ingalls shipyard? Still here in P- goula working as a firefighter/emt for 14 years now. Like to hear from some old friends and THUNDERS is still open. |
| Greene, Joe | GSM2 | Dec 1989 – Aug 1992 | MP | |
| Perfors, Albert | FC3 | Dec 1989 – Jun 1991 | FOX/Guns | Great memories. Miss the guys I worked with and hung out with. Where is Giroud and Higginbotham? Can't forget Archer. Big Drunk Guys shouldn't climb fences. |
| Wilson, Timothy | YNSN | Dec 1989 – May 2, 1992 | ??? | |
| Smith, Steve (Big Smitty) | GSM2 | Dec 5, 1989 – Jul 12, 1992 | MP | just wanted to say whats up look forward to hearing from people who served with me |
| Avery, Phillip | BM | Dec 15, 1989 – Jan 15, 1994 | OD | |
| Ritzler, Richard | YN1 | Dec 20, 1989 – Nov 28, 1991 | NAV/ADMIN | HAVE FOUND MEMORIES OF PETE AND ARE MAMBA STATION ADVENTURE. WAS A YNSN WHILE ONBAORD BEFORE TRANSFER TO THE SEABEES. LIKE TO HERE FROM THOSE FROM THE 90 MED CRUISE. I AM STILL IN NOW AS A YN1 |
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