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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Merrill (DD 976). 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 577 crew members registered for the USS Merrill (DD 976).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 – 1995 | 1996 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trice, Marvin | EW3 | 1986 – 1987 | OZ | HELLO ALL |
| Ramsey, Todd | E5/MS | 1986 – May 1, 1992 | SUPPLY | Just feeling a bit Nostalgic today and looked up the Mighty MOO! |
| Hoffas, Peter | MS2 | Jan 1986 – Sep 1989 | S2 | |
| Carlson, Toby | GSE2 | Jan 20, 1986 – Aug 20, 1990 | MP | Bummed to see she is gone. Was planning on taking my son to see the ship. |
| Bryan, Kinder | ET2 | Feb 1986 – Feb 1988 | CE | Great ship, great crew. The combination of Roger Miller and Fred Cole as CO and XO was the best I saw in 20 years of service. |
| Miller, Roger | Capt. | Feb 1986 – Apr 1, 1988 | Capt. | A remarkable ship with a most remarkable Crew! Wished I were 30 years younger and could do it all over again. |
| Zavala, Zman | OS1 | Feb 14, 1986 – Sep 18, 1991 | OI | GOOD TIMES! Became a Shellback 1986. Fun times! |
| Faulkner, Tracy | BM | Mar 4, 1986 – Dec 20, 1989 | Deck | Best ship of my 22 year career. An even better crew. The way the Life on a ship should always be. |
| Aquino, Nick | SKC | Mar 6, 1986 – Dec 8, 1989 | S-1 | I made chief while I was there. I had the best Supply Officer, LT Buzon who later made O-6 and became a good friend until now. I was there during Opn Praying Mantis, the Supply Dept won the Blue E, & became a shellback. |
| Schroeder, Keith (Peanuts) | BM3 | Mar 14, 1986 – Aug 15, 1989 | Deck | Went on 2 Westpacs. One awsome and the other not so good. Was great experience in my young life. |
| Modglin, Gary ( Mojo ) | SH3 | Apr 1986 – 1991 | Supply | This was the best command I was ever attached to! Did to wst packs and Operation Praying Mantis! Awesome time on the first cruise with Capt. Miller. Longest we were underway was 21 days. |
| Faulkner, Tracy | E-6/BM | Apr 1, 1986 – Dec 30, 1989 | DECK | Great ship. Deployed 3 West-Pac's Great deck force. |
| Carter, Carson | EW2 | May 5, 1986 – Feb 15, 1988 | On the tough days, I reflect back to my fondest memories on the 976. It was my pleasure to go on all our missions with a wonderful crew and the best Chief ever, Ziesmer. After all these years, his poise under pressure is still impressive. | |
| Danielson, Jeffrey | MSC | Jun 10, 1986 – Sep 3, 1990 | S2 | I was the leading MS and head cook and bottle washer. Had a great time in the first two cruises but the gulf was a real challange. Won the Ney award for the juke box 50's mess deck I helped design with LT salvadore. |
| Miller, Todd | BMCS | Jun 10, 1986 – | Deck | Hey deck division,, one of the best commands I've had the privilege to be with,, Captain Miller is with out a doubt the best,I was honored to be his coxswain for all those years,, Faulkner, Beauchamp, peanuts, thumbs up |
| Schuchart, Clifford | RM2 | Jun 15, 1986 – Jul 15, 1988 | OC | I first and favorite ship in the Navy, I will never forget the time I spent as a Radioman on her. |
| Danielson, Jeff | MSC | Jul 1986 – Dec 1990 | S2 | I retired MSCS after 20, my best memories are still onboard the Merrill. Damn shame they sank it! |
| Lambiris, Andre (Andreas) | STG3 (PUSH BUTTON) | Jul 1986 – Nov 1988 | CA | OMG! Zuniga..Varble..Nash..TM1 Barber (Pappy). I miss you guys... where are you...... Please contact me. All my best to ALL SPIRIT of 76' (USS MERRILL DD-976) sailors. God bless all who served onboard this great fine ship. |
| Fernando, Felixberto | GSM3 | Aug 1986 – Jun 24, 1990 | MP | my life could have been spent on this wonderful ship.i also miss my former shipmates especially those in the engine room 1 and 2.my buddies goldberg,wheeler, |
| Gray, Ed | RM3 | Aug 10, 1986 – Mar 10, 1989 | OC | Great time, enjoyed my time. |
| Fernando, Felixberto | E-4 GSM 3 | Aug 30, 1986 – Jun 24, 1990 | MP | i also miss chief krueger. |
| Ketner, Mike | FC1 | Sep 1, 1986 – May 31, 1991 | CM/STRIKE | HEY SHIPMATES SUP? VANVLEET U GOT DA WATCH !!! HEY MARTZ , ZAVALA, WHERES DOC? BEERDAY, SEYCHELLES,PHUKET,HONG KONG,DA HALLOWED SHORES OF SUBIC BAY!!!!!!!!! NY BODY REMEMBER THE GOLDEN SUNRISE IN THE IO? PRAYING MANTIS! |
| Barnthouse, Dwight "Barney" | CTM2(SW) | Sep 5, 1986 – Oct 20, 1989 | OZ | Our Break Away Song BORN TO BE WILD! Said it all. One of the Greatest Adventures in my career (23 years and still going strong as of 1 Nov 2004). Senior Chief, JAFO, JOHN-TOM, ED, MIKE, MARK, DEAN-O, JERRY, & even IS1 Lester -- I miss you all! |
| Bristow, Christopher | SN/ SM3 | Oct 1986 – Jun 1988 | ||
| Schneider, Douglas | E3 | Oct 18, 1986 – Jul 18, 1990 | Engineering | |
| Ford, Jr., Dan | SN/PN2 | Oct 26, 1986 – May 14, 1990 | Deck/Admin | This was my first ship and the crew really had lots of class! I really enjoyed my time on board and all the friends I made. Miss those steal beach cook outs. My contact number: (254) 541-9606. |
| Brown, Johnny | RM2 | Nov 1986 – Dec 1989 | oc | I had some good times on the merrill glad to see some familiar buddys names and others who I served with during operation praying mantis |
| Johnson, Ray | SN | Dec 31, 1986 – Jan 4, 1988 | Deck | She was my first ship. Too bad I had to transfer when she went on West-pac. I had fun though!! Sad to see her gone. |
| Pinder, Harvey | ET2 | 1987 – 1991 | CE | Enjoyed my time on Merrill. Loved WESTPAC so much that I still spend most of my time in Asia working in the civilian world. I only lasted one year on shore duty before deciding to leave the Navy due to boredom. |
| Bombery, Tim | BM2 | 1987 – 1990 | Deck | |
| Speer, Christopher | SH2 | 1987 – 1989 | S-3 Supply | She was best ship that I was assigned to out of 5 ships. |
| Logerstedt, Kevin | GSM2 | 1987 – Nov 17, 1990 | MP | Great ship, great friends, good times. |
| Horner, Christopher | RM2 | 1987 – 1990 | OC | I see some familiar names here. Good times on board this ship. Sad they sank her. I thought they sold her. If you know me feel free to contact me. |
| Kugler, Michael (Baby Doc) | HM 3 | 1987 – 1988 | Unsure | Served during Operation Praying Mantis under the leadership of Capt. Miller |
| Clemons, Lorenzo | E-4 | 1987 – 1988 | admininstration | |
| Bryant, Andre | e3 | 1987 – | bm | anyone who was on the merril and remembers me hit me up |
| Chmelik, Joseph | RMC(SW) | Jan 1987 – Nov 1988 | OC | Great radio gang. Operation "Praying Mantis" during the 88 cruise, was a highlight of my career. I retired in 94, and now I design and develop web base training applications. |
| Barber, James | bm3 | Jan 1987 – May 1989 | deck | man that is a shame they sunk her! great ship, great crew, especially deck division, you guys were the best!!!! |
| Lakind, Mitchell | OS2 | Jan 3, 1987 – Aug 15, 1989 | OI | Served for Operations Praying Mantis before heading to USS Ranger |
| Sawyer, Scott | QM-3 | Jan 4, 1987 – Nov 26, 1990 | NAVAD | There were good times and bad times but I made a few good Friends for life I hope all of you are doing well!!! |
| Butler, Darrell | DC2 | Jan 15, 1987 – Aug 1, 1991 | R | |
| Rogers, Will | GSM2 | Jan 19, 1987 – Jul 27, 1992 | MP | She was a great ship. And an honor to sail aboard her with a great crew. The Best of Times. |
| Kerr, Alan | QM2 | Feb 18, 1987 – Oct 23, 1990 | NAVAD | I hated the navy, but miss the some of the times with Sawyer, Bush, Bofenkamp, and others. |
| Allen, Kevin | ENC | Mar 1987 – 1991 | a -gang | a great bunch of guys on a hell of a boat |
| Medina, Christopher (Funky Cold) | LT | Mar 1, 1987 – Jun 30, 1990 | OS / MP | Best Command ever! Best Ship ever! Best shipmates! Westpac/ME - Operation Earnest Will; Operation Praying Mantis; independent steaming Westpac/ME cruise. Trusty Shellback - crossing the line on the way to Seychelles! |
| Gillies, Bruce | GSM1/NC1 | Mar 17, 1987 – Mar 8, 1991 | MP and X | Merrill was the best command I'd had in the Navy and provided the launching platform for the remainder of my career. I retired as an NCCM. |
| Nemec, Peter | BM3 | Apr 1987 – Jul 1990 | ||
| Hawbaker, Toby | BM2 | Apr 15, 1987 – Dec 5, 1991 | Deck | |
| Lemay, Dennis A. | BM2 | Apr 17, 1987 – Aug 1, 1989 | OD | Retired after 20yrs, Merrill was the best ship I served on. |
| Martz, Jerry | CTAC(SW) | May 1987 – Nov 1990 | OZ | Hi shipmates. Saddened to hear she was sunk...a sad end for a great ship. Retired in 1997 and Living in Maryland. Currently working at Ft. Meade. CTACM(SW) Retired. Miss all of you from OZ. I think of the great times...like crossing the line, twice. |
| Stickney, Jay | OS2 | May 1987 – May 1990 | OI | Would like to know what happened to some of the guys on board from the cruises during this period. It was a great experience with lots of memories. |
| Polk, Arvel Chip | SH3 | May 22, 1987 – Dec 19, 1989 | Supply | Had a ball - Miss you all |
| Kizer, Mike | CTO2 | Jun 1987 – Dec 1990 | OZ | Sad to here the Merrill went down. I will never forget. |
| Desiderio, Blake (Dezee) | GMG3 | Jul 1987 – Apr 1991 | CG | I remember Operation Praying Mantis, all the ports and the good times and some not so good. But I was damn proud of the Merrill, I was actually saddened to hear about her sinking after being decommissioned. |
| Hickey, Christopher S. | MIDSHIPMAN | Aug 1987 – Aug 1987 | Midshipman. Great ship and great summer cruise. | |
| Lamb, Todd | OS2 | Aug 1987 – Aug 1990 | Operation Specialist | Miss Everyone |
| Smith, Gary | CWO2 | Aug 1987 – Dec 1990 | CE | Still have fond memories of a great crew and a ship to be proud of --- This is Merrill |
| Dietrich, John | os2 | Aug 14, 1987 – Jun 20, 1991 | ops | wow under the sea ,after all those field days !!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Sanchez, Ct Gohome | CTI3 | Sep 15, 1987 – Apr 25, 1988 | NSGA/NSA | Came on the 'Merrill' under Capt. Miller. Was next to embarked COMDESRON 9, Capt. James B. Perkins III, when Sassan Oil Platform opened fire with those ZSU-23's. Luckily they were no match for The Mighty Mo's 5-inch guns. Have a N |
| Notman, Brian | SK2 | Oct 1987 – May 1990 | SUPPLY | |
| Bush, Robert | E5/SM2(SW)/E7/ISC(SW) | Oct 1, 1987 – Jun 1, 1992 | OC | Saw here in Pearl Harbor before she was blown up. |
| Smith, Joel | e-4 / GSM | Oct 25, 1987 – May 25, 1988 | ER -2 | |
| Marolf, Shaun | OS2 | Nov 1987 – Mar 1991 | OI | Served as ships first ADPSSO the forerunner to the IT Security Officer of today |
| Wadlington, Chuck | GSE3 | Nov 5, 1987 – Nov 14, 1989 | MP | Great old boat. Good people. Fun times. Lots of work. I miss the old Mighty Moo. |
| Hutchins, Todd | EW2(SW) | Nov 27, 1987 – May 15, 1990 | OZ | Had some interesting and memorable times onboard, like Operation Praying Mantis. Sometimes I wish I could go back. |
| Liedka, Kevin | E2 | Dec 1987 – Apr 1989 | Engineering | |
| Van Vleet, Mark | FC2 | Dec 29, 1987 – Oct 3, 1990 | CM | 2 West Pacs, Lots of time in the Persian Gulf, Great Friends, Fun Ports, and a Ton of Memories. |
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