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USS Wichita (AOR 1) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Wichita (AOR 1). 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 650 crew members registered for the USS Wichita (AOR 1).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1969 | 1970 – 1971 | 1972 – 1973 | 1974 – 1975 | 1976 – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusbag, Pedro | CKL | Aug 30, 1942 – Feb 24, 1946 | ckl | he is my grandfather died january 26, 1981 lost but never forgotten |
| Farr, Dave | seaman | Nov 15, 1967 – Nov 15, 1970 | first | I served on the USS Wichita on a dry rig. |
| Gumabay, Pete | CPO | 1968 – 1974 | Stores - Supplies | Pete served as CPO in Stores - Supplies for many WESTPAC tours. He passed away on September 2, 2006 with his family at bedside. He was very loved and an honorable sailor and parent. Please contact his son, agent_jun@yahoo.com for any messages. |
| Roegner, Jerry | EM-2 | 1968 – 1971 | Engineering | Great Crew and Great Times-Plank Owner-I have some pictures and videos around. |
Elmore, Danny  | YN3 | 1968 – 1971 | Deck Yeoman | Plank owner and what a trip taking her around to Long Beach...Acapulco was a few days to remember...wish I could have stayed longer |
| Cripe, Ken | ynsn | 1968 – Feb 1, 1972 | X | I was the sixth man on board and started as a deck hand, then went to be a yeomen.Made ships plaques,handled directives and was the captain's phone talker on unreps.I also helped commissioned the ship in Boston. |
| McGinley, Wade | BM3 | 1968 – 1971 | First | I remember good times with Danny Elmore from TN and others. I also remember taking bells to a Vietnamese village for a school/church. |
| Hart, Joe | BM3 | Feb 1968 – Dec 1970 | 1st | Plankowner & Rig captian station #12 on Wichita's first West Pac Cruise. Would like to hear from BM's from that time. |
| Miller, Don | YN3 | Mar 1968 – Sep 1970 | X | Plank Owner - I remember reporting to the ship while still in Quincy, MA. Renting a house with several other guys in Hull. Remember Postal Clerk Tom Feuger (spelling??). Remember commissioning and sailing to Long Beac |
| Arellano, Mario | PC3 | Apr 1, 1968 – Apr 2, 1972 | X | commissoned ship in 1968.Plank-owner.Departed ship upon return to states on 4-72 and discharged. Many happy memories of friends and experiences on the high seas.Served with pride. |
| Strable, Steven | RD3 | Jul 15, 1968 – Jul 15, 1970 | Operations / Radar | Started with the USS Bridget DE1024, with one tour to Vietnam, greatcrew and trip, but glad to be off a small ship, then transfer to east coast to commision the USS Wichita AOR1, plank owner, different life one a big ship, but over all a good time. |
| Acevedo, Carlos (Ace) | Seaman | Oct 22, 1968 – Sep 29, 1972 | First | |
| Verville, Tom | MM2 | Nov 1968 – Dec 1971 | Engineroom | I was one of the first to report for duty while the ship was being built by General Dynamics. There were about 5 to 7 of us that rented a home in Hull, Mass. Still have pix of the goods had there. |
| Schunk, Rick | LI 3 | Nov 15, 1968 – Sep 15, 1969 | Deck force? | I was on the comissioning detail, a "plank owner." The dates listed are close. We were stationed in Providence, RI, then onboard the ship in Boston, MA. Sailed her around to Long Beach, CA. Landed the day Armstrong "landed" on the moon |
| Harper, Dick | MM2 | Dec 1968 – Apr 1972 | A and then E | I was the first enlisted man to report to the ship and remember renting a house in Hull with a couple other guys whose names I do not remember. I started in the A gang and ended up in the engine room. I remember a lot |
| Hewatt, Tony | DK3 | Dec 1, 1968 – Jan 5, 1969 | Supply | Looking for some guys on board USS Wichita 1968-70 I was DK Did a tour to Vietnam Murray Miller, Johnnie Shannon, Wallace, Hail |
| Groshong, David | E-5 SHIPFITTER | Dec 24, 1968 – Jun 15, 1971 | Repair | |
| Rothrock, Charlie (Rock) | MM3 | Dec 31, 1968 – Sep 4, 1972 | A Gang | I was a Plank Owner and My Bosses were Cheif Mills and WO3 Mr Collins. I was the first Sailor to recieve a Man of the Month Certificate after Captain Deibler Flushed the Head on MY HEAD while gas freeing Tanks. God Bless |
| Dorning, Kevin | BT-2 | 1969 – Sep 1972 | B | Was a plank owner. Actually we were station at Newport RI, then Boston, then around to Longbeach Ca. Looking for contacts with any crew from those days (1969 - 1972) especially B Division. |
| Goodwin, Dennis | MS3 | 1969 – 1972 | S-2 Supply | Everybody should remember me - I fed everyone. I was a plankowner. I did at least four Westpac's and remember a lot fo you! Please write to me via email and also, guys - let me know where and when the next reunion will be! |
| Trimmer, Daniel, Dan | bm3 | 1969 – 1972 | 3rd | plank owner, did three west pac cruises, rig captain station 9 and then station 7. was in the miss wichita beauty pageant, had a great time. helped organize activities, all fun stuff..remember a lot of you...good times |
| Kane, Donald | EN2 | 1969 – 1971 | Engineering | Member of commissioning crew--1 tour off coast of Vietnam--then transfered to USS Mount Hood (AE-29) |
| Mallory, Virgil | GMG3 | 1969 – 1971 | Weapons | Plank Owner |
| Kelley, Michael | E3 | 1969 – 1969 | deck | FAST school in San Francisco then Pre-Com. in Newport then Commisioning detail, Plank Owner, later trans- ferred to USS Ponchatoula AO148 |
| Mason, James | FN | 1969 – 1970 | B&M | BT Plank owner |
| Powers, Ray | BM3 | 1969 – Dec 7, 1971 | 3rd | Just looking for old friends from when I was on the ship. Had many great times and memories |
| Wilson, Ronald R | E5 | 1969 – 1971 | , | This is Ron's daughter Kelly. I don't know too much as it wasn't really talked about but would greatly appreciate any and all info on my dad. He past on Feb 7 2012. Thank you ALL for your Service. kcoulombe@gci.com |
| Costic, Mike | BT E3 | 1969 – | BT | The Wichita was my first ship. Had many good times and memories with my ship mates. Left the ship in Hawaii with Eddy McLauren to go to our new ship, Uss Mt. Hood AE-29. |
| Johnson, Billy | SN | 1969 – 1970 | Weapons | Plank Owner. Who wants an RC and a candy bar or moon pie |
| Ragsdale, Dane | SN | 1969 – 1970 | deck department yeoman | plank owner went from Boston naval to long beach first tour to wespack had some great times loved subic bay would like to hear from some of the old crew dragsdale@cwtg.com it really was a good time in our lives!!!! |
| Eldredge, Donald | Cs3 | 1969 – 1973 | S1 | Great crew! Many great memories ! I’m still living in Escalon ca. |
| Peterson, Clarence "pete" | E3 | Jan 1969 – Mar 1972 | 1ST/Supply | I dropped the shot gun into the water from the fan tail while standing the 0400-0800 watch. We were in Subic and it was the morning the Witchita was returning to Long Beach after her first Westpac deployment. |
| Oelschlager, Stephen | Jan 1969 – Nov 1969 | |||
| Dunnington, James | ET3 | Jan 1969 – Oct 1970 | Operations | plank owner, lived in Hull- remember the Surf??. remember the Beach House??? is ET3 Greg Grimm out there- drop me a line- lets not forget RD1 Melvin Taylor. Great ship, great guys-lets do a reunion. |
| Stahl, Richard | BT2 | Jan 1, 1969 – Jun 30, 1970 | Boilers/Oil Lab/3M | |
| Ragan, Michael | BT2 | Jan 1, 1969 – Jun 7, 1971 | BT | Was a plank owner. Station at Newport RI, then Boston, then around to Longbeach Ca. Looking for contacts with any crew from those days (1969 - 1971) |
| Verhage, David | CS3 | Jan 1, 1969 – Dec 31, 1970 | SUPPLY | I am proud to be a plank owner. I would like to see a reunion planned in 2019 for all who served aboard her, the 50 year anniversary of her commissioning. Anybody interested in helping plan this event? |
| Sonnier, Raymond | AOR1 | Jan 10, 1969 – Sep 5, 1972 | R | I HAD A GREAT TIME ON THE WICHITA. HOPE TO HEAR FROM MY CREW.I AM A PLANK OWNER.WHEN I LEFT JOE CULLEN TOOK OVER R DIVISON.HAS ANYONE HEARD FROM LT. GARICA |
| Richel, James | FTG3 | Jan 15, 1969 – Dec 21, 1970 | WEPS | I was part of the balance crew and came aboard to commission the ship in Boston.We became the "Wichita linemen" during our first westpac cruise in 1970.I came aboard as a seaman and became a FTG3 working under Terry Shingara .Also a plank owner |
| Rawlins, Bob | BM-3 | Jan 18, 1969 – Apr 17, 1970 | 1st & 3rd | This was a great ship. the first Lt was a real hard on BM's I remember his saying BM's are the first to arrive and the last to leave. |
| George, Kenneth | CS2 | Jan 21, 1969 – Dec 19, 1970 | supply | i am a plank owner |
| Balzer, David | CS3 | Jan 31, 1969 – Feb 2, 1971 | S-2 | Plankowner CS3 David Balzer..."Bowser" Looking for contacts with any crew member from those days (1969 - 1971) dbalzer50@yahoo.com |
| Hudson, David | QM3 | Feb 1969 – Nov 1969 | NAV | A plankholder and this was my only active duty ship. Built by General Dynamics the ship was way over budget when we finally got deployed to the Phillipines and the South China Sea. During sea trials one crew member jump overboard to get out of Navy. |
| Statuto, Peter | YN3 | Feb 1969 – 1971 | X | This was a great ship with a great crew who set the the standard for our sister ships to follow. |
| Hart, Joe | BM3 | Feb 1969 – Dec 1970 | 1st&2nd | Plankowner, Rig Captian Station #12 on Wichita's first WestPac Cruise in 1970. Would like to get in contact with BM's I served with during this time. Love to hear from you. Any news on reunion, when, where, etc. |
| Ponder, Eddie | BM-3 | Feb 1969 – May 4, 1970 | 2 nd division | Plank owner. Rig captain #2 and #6 |
| Conard, Cliff | QM2 | Feb 1969 – Oct 1970 | Nav | Joined pre-commissioning detail in Providence, RI for training then ship in Boston. Onboard thru Panama to Long Beach and made 1st Westpac til Oct. of '70 .. ORTROOP294@HOTMAIL.COM. |
| Kautz, Wayne | BM3 | Feb 1, 1969 – Jun 20, 1970 | 2nd | plank owner. sailed through the Panama Canel to Long Beach. |
| Malone, Thomas | RD2 | Feb 15, 1969 – Jun 15, 1970 | OI | Worst ship of my 7 years..a Plankowner...Glad to get off when I did. A floating bomb is all it was. Glad you guys enjoyed it. |
| Collins, Floyd | CWO3 | Feb 16, 1969 – Nov 1, 1971 | A/Liquid Cargo | Plank Owner, Worked with Chief Mills to keep all the winches running. A lot of hard work and fond memories. Contact me at fcollins396@yahoo.com |
| Meyer, Donald (Don) | RM3 | Apr 1969 – Jun 1972 | Operations | Plank Owner and Nucleus Crew - Served two West Pac tours June 1970 and August 1971 |
| Mills, Orval | MMC/MMCS | Apr 4, 1969 – Aug 4, 1971 | A-Gang | From the pre-com crew to West Pac and back, it was and enjoyable tour of duty. I made MMCM, then changed rate to MACM, retired with 22 years+, living in Goose Creek, SC |
| Anhorn, Thomas | DC3 | May 4, 1969 – Jun 4, 1971 | DC | I WANTED TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ANY CREW MEMBERS THAT SPENT TIME WITH ME DURING MY CRUISES WITH THE 7TH FLEET IN VIETNAM, IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME. WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A GREAT SITE TO FIND MY OLD CREW MEMBERS, IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME. |
| Shingara, Terrance (Terry) | FTG2 | Jun 1969 – Oct 1972 | Weapons | Plankowner. Maintained the ftw Mk 56 Fire Control System |
| Hardiman, Dennis | YN3 | Jun 1969 – Feb 1971 | X | Another "plank owner". Boarded ship just before commissioning and departed after 1st WESTPAC cruise in Feb 71. Had many good times in some foreign lands with a lot of special friends. |
| Smith, David | E3 | Jun 1969 – Aug 1970 | SUPPLY | Plank Owner, worked in the Laundry as well Ice Cream shop sailed the Panama Canal had some memorable times |
| George, Kenneth | MS2 | Jun 1969 – Apr 1970 | Cook | I was a watch captain and also a baker. Man we put out some good chow on that ship. Al Lockhart and Chief Conover were my bosses. Feel free to contact me. |
| Shannon, Johnnie | E4 | Jun 1969 – Sep 1970 | Cook | We had some good times Kenneth(Buddy)George,David Balzer,Goodman Voyer, cooking for you guys Sorry to report we lost Buddy George and David Balzer in the past 2 years enjoyed serving with crew of the Wichita 6-4-2016 |
| Griffiths, Al (Griff) | BM 3/BMSN | Jun 6, 1969 – Feb 2, 1971 | First | R U receiving compensation for Agent Orange? AOR1 anchored in DaNang Harbor & in bay Hon Chuoi Island during its 1st WPac Cruise. U may be eligible for comp if have presumptive related diseases. See bluewaternavy.org |
| Charland, Richard | GMG3 | Jun 7, 1969 – Oct 30, 1972 | Weapons | I was on board for commissioning and I am a plank owner. |
| Vasilko, Leonard | QM3 | Jun 7, 1969 – Jun 1, 1970 | I am a Plankowner ,was there for the Commissioning. The Governor of Kansas was there that day. Home Port was Long Beach California. Missed Vietnam Cruise by 20 days. | |
| Drudy, Keith | RD3 | Jun 7, 1969 – Apr 4, 1972 | Radar, Operations Dept. | Plank owner, Great memories, 2 trips to WESPAC, Be greay to hear from the old gang. Old wich is gone, but not forgotten. |
| Miller, WIIliam (Bill) | EM3 | Jun 7, 1969 – Feb 2, 1971 | E | Plank owner. Looking for help trying to get VA disability. I have Parkinsons Disease. They keep saying I needed to have boots on the ground. |
| Calloway, Steve | GMG3 | Jun 15, 1969 – Apr 17, 1970 | Weapons | Hi, to all of my former shipmates!...I was a Plank Owner as well...nice ship with great food!!! |
| Wood, Ron | SK2 | Jul 1969 – Dec 1969 | Supply | Just a short timer finish up. |
| Mummert, Dave | LTJG | Sep 20, 1969 – Feb 4, 1972 | First | Thinking about my experiences aboard the Wichita and interested in communicating with my former shipmates. |
| Miller, Steve | BM-3 | Oct 1969 – Jun 1972 | 2nd | Rig Captian Station 4 - Two WestPacs |
| Boynton, John | RM3 | Oct 3, 1969 – May 1, 1970 | OPS | |
| McMahon, Thomas | SN | Oct 15, 1969 – May 10, 1970 | Deck | I am a plank ower, one of the frist guys on the ship, from Calif, Bakersfield, looking for a few guys or anyone that might remember me. looking for Dane Ragsdale, R Lowther, two of my best friends, got out before they did, hello guys |
| Garcia, Mike (Michael Y.) | LT | Dec 1969 – Apr 1973 | R | Best group of men I had the honor of working with! Every time I hear Wichita Lineman I am back on board with all of you. Hope life has treated you all well and that someday we will meet again! The beer's are on me! |
| Wagner, Robert | QM2 | Dec 1969 – Jun 1973 | Navigation | Have stayed in touch with some of the crew - I live in the SF Bay Area and saw the Wichita anchored out in the mothball fleet in Suisun Bay - brought back memories of a great crew with a proud record of service. |
| Murray, Miller | YN3 | Dec 15, 1969 – Sep 1970 | Operations | OPS Yeoman, Original Crew, Worked for CMDR MEEKS, Plank Owner, Made 1st cruisw from Mass thru Panama Canal on to Long Beach. Made First Vietnam Cruise, Wonderful memories and shipmates. Remember our Radio Station? |
| Le Blanc, Dudley | YN1 | Dec 26, 1969 – Aug 1971 | ENGINEERING | HAD A GREAT TIME AS ENGINEERING OFFICER'S YEOMAN. REPORTED AS FIREMEN BUT COULD TYPE SO LT TABAKA HELPED ME SWITCH TO SN. REMEMBER TOM VERVILLE, DENNIS HARDIMAN AND A FEE OTHERS. LIVE IN NEW ORLEANS NOW. |
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