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USS Oldendorf (DD 972) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Oldendorf (DD 972). 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 639 crew members registered for the USS Oldendorf (DD 972).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 – 1988 | 1989 – 1990 | 1991 – 1993 | 1994 – 1995 | 1996 – 1997 | 1998 – 1999 | 2000 – 2001 | 2002 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feldhouse, Thaddeus (Thad) | E2 Firemans Apprentice | 1985 – 1985 | Machinery Repair/ HT Hut | Had a great time on the cadillac of the fleet. Japan,Hong Kong, Phillipeans. Left crew before Korea |
| Barber, Timothy (Satch) | CTR3 | 1985 – 1986 | OS | Served twice tad loved the experience |
| Damian, Paul | BM2 (Ret BMC) | Jan 1985 – Sep 1988 | Deck | Oly was my first ship and quite frankly sold the Navy to me. great ship, crew and liberty, especially hanging out with Chilly Gil (Manuel Gilbert). Saw the Oly in San Dog when she decommissioned. |
| Anderson, Michael | ISC(SW) | Jan 1, 1985 – Dec 15, 1986 | OB Division | What a great ship and experience. A lot of good times and interesting operations. Drop me a line if you would like. |
| Pipkin, Timothy | E-1 | Feb 1985 – | Boatswain | I was wrongly assigned to the 1st division as a SR. My records or contract was for me to be an Airman. I had a lot of trouble getting it corrected. |
| Forrest, John | STG 2 | Feb 15, 1985 – Jan 7, 1988 | Weapons | |
| Phillips, Steve | OS2 | Mar 1985 – Mar 1988 | OI | Stationed on OLY in Yokosuka. Man, we went everywhere! These were some of the best years of my life....Married Toni from NFCU in Yoko...recognize her? |
| Draper, Ed | RM1(SW) | Mar 1985 – Feb 1989 | OC01 | The sailors on Team Oly where a bunch of steaming dogs! 1st ship to visit China in 40 yrs! Wouldn't trade those 4 years for anything. |
| Haney, Ed | OS-1 | Mar 1985 – Mar 1987 | OI | Great ship, great crew, great tour |
| Brice, John (Jb!!!!!) | BM2 | Apr 1985 – Apr 1987 | the oly the oly remember CLUB A RULED AND DOMINATED 1985-1987,NO ONE COULD MESS WITH US HELLO TO EVERYONE BM2 MCCONNELL MOCKING BMC WELSH,CHICO RODRIGUEZ ,UNCLE BUD TM1 JURRISH THESE TIMES WERE THE BEST I STILL TALK ABOUT TODAY EMAIL ME | |
| Hembree, Court | PN3 | Apr 1, 1985 – Sep 1, 1987 | Nav/Admin | PN3, memories abound from my time onboard. PNC Silva (Paul, email me). John Fahey, email me I've access to a long haul rig (lol). Reuben Navarro email me boy. P.I., Australia Hong Kong, and China! I've fond memories of Home Port Yokosuka too! |
| Peterson, Russ (Pete) | EWSN FOREVER... | Apr 5, 1985 – May 15, 1987 | CT/EW | UPDATE - DEDICATION TO ALL WHO SERVED ON THE 972 - IN "VIEW PHOTO" VETS DAY 11 NOV 08 Best times of my life, Best wishes to ALL my Brothers in Arms. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002035524651&sk=wall |
| Balidio, Simplicio (Sam) | SK2 | May 1, 1985 – May 1, 1987 | S-1 | My first ship in Yokosuka, Japan. Had a great time while serving her.Then my next ship was USS Bunker Hill prior to my retirement. Would like to hear from my shipmates from my previous ships or shore command in Yokosuka. |
| Cunningham, Mark / Hambone | 3-4 | Jun 1985 – Dec 1987 | Hull tec... | |
| Smith, Derek | GSM2 | Jun 25, 1985 – Apr 1, 1990 | M DIVISION | WHATS UP GUYS JUST UPDATING NEW EMAIL ADDRESS IS DSMITTY1153@AOL.COM |
| Smith, Derek"Smitty" Smith | GSM | Jul 17, 1985 – Mar 25, 1990 | M DIVISION EM01 | TEAM OLY WOW WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES ....I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SHIP OR THOSE I SERVED WITH...FEEL FREE TO GET IN TOUCH WOULD BE GREAT TO HERE FROM U GUYS.....HAVE ONE ON ME |
| Carter, Zina (Rob) | CTTC | Aug 1985 – Oct 1988 | OB | This was the best ship I served on, we were the winners of the Honshu 500; visited Australia, China, Phil, Korea, Thailand, Teoman, and Mombasa. Oly sailors were the finest ship mates I have served with, I salute you all. Drop me a line |
| Witherow, Mike | EN2 | Aug 1, 1985 – Oct 1, 1990 | A-gang | Great Boat, Great Crew, Great CO and we did steam both underway and inport. Best boat in my 22 years in. ENCS (RET) |
| Miller, Mike | STG3 | Sep 1985 – Sep 1987 | co | Hated Japan and all the other ports.Loved Australia.We were supposed to Stay in Australia for a month.We stayed 7 days and then off to China.Hated it most of all.7 good days out of 2 years.2 years of my life wasted. |
| Rustico, Bill | LT | Oct 1985 – Mar 1988 | C and R | Served as Fire Control and then DCA. Loved every bit of it. Only ship I ever served on. From what I read, I was very lucky. I think about OLY all the time. Please drop me a line. I would especially like to hear from Don Wickens. |
| Gardiner, Jeff | TM3 | Nov 10, 1985 – Jan 5, 1989 | COMBAT | Great times , many memories on OLY. Would love to hear from old friends GMM2 Beiring, GMG2 Roda, GMG1 Strickland |
| Tucker, Kevin | GSE2 | Dec 1985 – Dec 1988 | M | |
| Hornsby, Tim Cock | SK2 | 1986 – 1989 | S-1 | So many memories on the oly and so many friends made will never forget any of it. hey fossil remember me? how about you chico...find your booty ?yet? |
| Bunnell, Mark "Bunny" | CTT2 | 1986 – 1989 | OPS/OUTBOARD | I became a Man on that ship. As well as a drunk, a whore hound'r and a PO2 and loved every minute of it! 14Droad |
| Smith, Randy | EN2(SW) | 1986 – 1988 | aux | saw DD 964 today in port hueneme ca.8/11/2007.brought back good memories of when i seved on the oldendorf. |
| Strickland, David | E5/CTA2 | 1986 – 1989 | OB Division | Will never forget; Chief CTTC(SW) Zina Carter, CTT2 Mark Bunnell; CTMC(SW) James Bishop; CTO1 Kim Layton; CTO2 Michael Krakowiak, CTR1(SW) Walter Napier and those whose names I can't remember. |
| Muckerman, Erik | BM2 | 1986 – 1989 | First and Finest Division | Miss "Team Oly" Give me a call. (314) 393-0104. |
| O'Connell, Thomas | BM2 | 1986 – 1988 | 1st | Looking for John McGrath (Trash). No more Bron-man.. |
| Krow, Joseph | SH3 | Jan 1, 1986 – Jan 1, 1988 | Supply | |
| Williams, Mel | FC2 | Jan 4, 1986 – Apr 3, 1988 | CG | Had many good memories in my time on the Oly. Feel free to drop me a line. williams@zrgmail.com |
| Nelsen, Rick | en3 | Jan 15, 1986 – Jan 10, 1990 | aux | |
| Babb, Vincent | PN3 | Jan 16, 1986 – Nov 29, 1987 | Admin/XO | Had some wonderful times on OLY. Would like to get in contact with any of my old buddies pls email me. I am still living here in Japan. |
| Blaise, Marty , Reflash, | Ht 3 | Feb 1986 – Feb 1988 | R | |
| Meyer, James | BM2 | Feb 15, 1986 – Feb 15, 1999 | 1ST | What a great time TEAM OLY! Great times good friends and many many great memories with all of you guys! 111 days at sea - anyone remember ? QM2 Dana whats happening! And what about the fire in the officers passageway HOT BOOTS !!! |
| Patterson, Norman | IS1 | Mar 1986 – Nov 1986 | OPS/OUTBOARD | My first ship, good crew, I learned so much in such a short time. |
| Mendiola, Rudy P. | DS2(SW) | Mar 1986 – Mar 1988 | CSE | Had an awesome time haing with Joey Benson, Ken Treadwell, Jeff Foster, Paul Damian, Scott Lucey to name a few. Zina Carter - you are one crazy SOB in PI after shellback initiation! |
| Peterson, Ken | YN2 | Mar 1986 – Feb 1989 | Nav/Admin | Like many of you, this was my first command and likely my most memorable. So many cool people, ports, and memories. I would love to hear from anyone that knew me. PNC Silva...my mentor...you out there? |
| Bauman, Frank | RM1 | Apr 1986 – Jul 31, 1986 | OC | |
| Rodriguez, Chico | Apr 5, 1986 – Sep 5, 1989 | s-3 | ||
| Rodriguez, Richard "Chico" | SH1 | Apr 12, 1986 – May 20, 1989 | s3 supply | really a good ship I worked my butt off on that ship just like all others before and after me and I enjoyed every minute. Got my first tatoo while on deployment and it took a BM to talk me into it. I'll always remember BM2 Lucey. |
| Kusie, Dave | EN2 | Jun 1986 – Jun 1988 | a-gang | i was sad to see my first ship in mothballs on the tv show mail call, what did you guys do to her after i left? i'll never forget team oly |
| Ferrin, Rick | OSC | Jun 1986 – Jul 1988 | OI | Stationed onboard OLY; homeported in Yokosuka, JA. We did a lot of steaming; Created the Honsku 500. The best tour of my Navy Career. Made CWO and had to leave, but I will always remember Team OLY. |
| Poythress, Steven | FC2 | Jun 15, 1986 – May 26, 1989 | Combat systems | Chasing those Russians all around the North China sea was a blast!...I miss those days. Getting to visit Thailand, Phillipines, Signapore, Korea, Hong Kong, Kenya was awesome!...30+knots...ROFL..we all know the "real" truth to that! |
| Crim, Bonn | STG3 | Jul 6, 1986 – Aug 1987 | AS | |
| Mitchell, Logan , Sr. | EW2 | Aug 1986 – Nov 1989 | OW01 | |
| McDonald, Dan | PC3 | Aug 1, 1986 – Jun 1, 1988 | NAV/ADMIN | Had a lot of good time and made a lot of good friends. Anyone remembers, Drop me a note. PC |
| Beiring, Chris | GMM2 | Aug 1, 1986 – Mar 5, 1989 | CO | The OLY and the Navy was great back in the Cold War / Reagan days. I thought the Shellback ceremonies were great. Party at PI. |
Bartels, Eric  | E-4 HT 3 | Aug 10, 1986 – Mar 9, 1988 | REPAIR | 1986 WOG QUEEN !!! I'M SO PROUD, IT HAS REALLY INHANCED MY CARRER . SURF'S UP !!! |
| Ferri, Mark | RM3 | Aug 18, 1986 – Sep 12, 1988 | OC | I came of age onboard Oly, have many, many fond memories. Japan was great, so was Sydney, the PI, et, Pattaya, Mombasa, and all the great ports we hit!! |
| Lavine, Mark | OS3 | Sep 1986 – Sep 1988 | OPS | Can't help but remember all the good times. Team Oly! |
| Johnson, Curtis | os2 | Sep 1986 – Jun 1989 | ops | hi there any one remember me i had a great time on that ship and met alot of great friends on there im tryin to reconnect with some of yall reach me at blackcar2fly@yahoo.com |
| Krakowiak, Michael | CTO2 | Oct 1986 – Sep 27, 1988 | Operations/Outboard | Was onboard while homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. We were 1st US military to visit China in 37 years. |
| Saldana, Donald | PN1 | Oct 12, 1986 – Sep 19, 1989 | ADMIN | MISS U GUYS, WE WERE THE BEST DURING THE 1986-1989 TIMEFRAME, SAW THE BEST PORTS AND WERE THE BEST SHELLBACKS IN THE NAV..... |
| Valle, Ronald | E3 | Oct 29, 1986 – Aug 21, 1987 | deck | It was a eye opening experience. First time away from home and out of the country. Enjoyed my time in Yokosuka, Japan and to my big brother , Donald Saldana , thanks for looking out for me, especially in Korea in Pusan. |
| Young, Charles | QM2 | Dec 1986 – Dec 1989 | Navigation | Hey guys I was depressed that team oly was used for target practice. I am still in the navy working as medical provider Camp Arifjan Kuwait. Please drop a line if you get the chance. |
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