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USS Cape Cod (AD 43) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Cape Cod (AD 43). 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 912 crew members registered for the USS Cape Cod (AD 43).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1981 | 1982 – 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimmerlink, Mike | MM2(SW) | 1982 – 1985 | ENGINEERING | |
| Hall, Rick (R.w.) | RM2 | 1982 – 1984 | OC | Looking for anyone who knows what happened to Johnny Johnson, Jose Bernard, and other Radio Shack-types. Also Grace Batie.......(Ebony and Ivory) |
| Patterson, Tim | ET3 | 1982 – 1985 | R-4 | just found this web site,pretty darn cool!would enjoy hearing from my old shipmates,drop me a e-mail. |
| Ruegsegger, Rug | ET3 | 1982 – 1985 | R-4/ 67A | The 1st westpac. Crossing the line. All the people i met while onbroad. And can we not forget the Haight Ashbury section of R-4 and all those who lost promising careers because of it. |
| Brown, Ron | DS2 | 1982 – Mar 1986 | S-7 ADP | Plank Owner. She was a fine ship with a great crew. I often look back with fond memories to my time onboard. |
| Gore, Freddy | EN3 | 1982 – 1984 | Can't remember | EN3 Freddy P.Gore, Worked (sort of) in the small engine repair shop with EN1 Adams. We all did alot of partying. I did the goofy "Elvis" thing in the mess area and on the flight deck ofr the "NO" talent show. Lots of fun in those day |
| Rawls, Rick (Lou) | HT-3 | 1982 – 1988 | ||
| Robison, Sam | PM2 | 1982 – Nov 5, 1985 | R1 | First crew of the pattern shop with Carleson, Begley and MLCS Malone |
| Percival, Richard | GMT1 | 1982 – 1984 | WEAPONS | Where has the time gone? Unforgettable memories and one hell of a crew. I truly enjoyed serving with you all. |
| Meyer, Michael (Mike) | NCCM | 1982 – 1984 | Admin | Pre-Com. Had a lot of fun with one great crew. This was my only tender. Had to move on to a war ship and left for a new CG. Retired went to WORK! In LA now as a Maintenace Manager of a Major Hospital. Drop me a line. |
| Jesten, Jerry | NC1/SH2 | 1982 – 1984 | Admin/SH | Jeri Cooper AKA Jesten. I live in Victorville Ca. Plankowner/maiden cruise. Love to hear from crew. I used to run the ships store until I became an NC and transfered. hidesertrose09@yahoo.com |
| Schwab / Delagarza / Hawks, Reta / Deedee | IM2 | 1982 – 1995 | R2 | LOVED the USN! Never hit a duty station or a shore leave I didn't love. |
| Appleman, George | OM | 1982 – 1984 | R-S | |
| Knight, Larry | HTCS (SW) | 1982 – 1987 | R-1 11A | Look forward to hearing from all who served onboard with me during these years. |
| Curry, Kevin | BT2 | Jan 1982 – Jun 1985 | REPAIR | |
| Manley, Cindy | MR2 | Jan 1982 – Dec 1983 | R-2 | |
| Curry, Kevin/ Ralph | BT2 | Jan 1982 – Jun 1986 | R-2 R-6 | Was a proud plank owner who served the Cod in the boiler repair shop 41a. The days and years working there are some of the best years of my young life. We had a great crew of guys who worked in the shop. Thank you all. |
| Mullins, Anthony Craig Aka A.c. | BT3 | Jan 1, 1982 – Aug 2, 1985 | R-2 /41A Boiler Repair Shop | Assigned to the boiler repair shop Plankowner!!! If you were there Email Me!!! |
| Crosby, Brian | ET 2 | Jan 1, 1982 – Feb 1, 1984 | R-4 | Got out, went to college, got and engineering degree, got married, got divorced, living in Central Oregon as a contractor.... Good to see some familar names! |
| Valenzuela, Abe | RM2 | Jan 1, 1982 – Mar 31, 1984 | Operations - Communications | Known as "Val". Precom Plankowner. Good to see old shipmates. Hope you all are doing well. Can't believe she was decommisioned so soon. Where is she? |
| Ward, Jim | EM3 | Jan 1, 1982 – Jan 1, 1984 | R3 | Motor Rewind Shop |
| Harding, Alvin (Al) | Jan 1, 1982 – | |||
| Tampol, Rodel | EM3 | Jan 2, 1982 – Apr 2, 1984 | R3 | PLANKOWNER; WESTPAC TOUR WAS A MEMORY OF A LIFETIME. I WISH I COULD SEE SOME OF MY OLD BUDDIES AGAIN. |
| Drake, Clayon | Enfn | Jan 5, 1982 – Jan 5, 1985 | Engeering A Gang | Was the best time in my life, Proud to have serverd |
| Sanders, Robert | EM3 | Jan 10, 1982 – Feb 3, 1984 | R3 | best and most memorable cruise i ever took. i miss the good old days before the drawdown |
| Rudisaile, Tom | Ag5 | Jan 10, 1982 – Jun 10, 1983 | deck | Wasn't on long left for school before first west-pac |
Robinson, Darrel  | HT2 | Jan 13, 1982 – Apr 10, 1987 | R-1 Division | Plankowner, I had a great time on board the Cape Cod, met lots of friends, hit me up. I believe I was one of the last Plankowners to leave the ship. I went on to make HTC (SW/FMF) and retired in June 2001. Go Navy! View 'back then' Photo |
| Alejandro Aponte, Luis | EM-3 | Jan 27, 1982 – Jun 7, 1985 | 2nd DECK / | Plank Owner- Shelback. Had the best memorable times aboard the ship during my first West Pac. |
| Martin, Dan | DPCS | Jan 30, 1982 – Mar 18, 1985 | S-7 ADP | Plank Owner. Couldn't have asked for a better crew or a better division to serve with. You all were the finest and I'm still damn proud of you. May God bless you all. |
| Rath, Michael | SN | Feb 1982 – Aug 1983 | D3 & D1 | Hello to all the precomm Deck Division |
| Ricketts, Jeff | EM | Feb 1982 – Oct 1986 | R-3 51B | Plankowner worked in E division then R-3 division until transferring to shore duty, Still in San Diego enjoying the civilian life. |
| Mitchell, "Mitch" | EM3 | Feb 1982 – Nov 1984 | R/3 | Missed plank owner by may a few months, made the first west, had a blast. tranferred to the USS Tripoli in late 84, got out in early 85, now living in Maryland. |
| Mark, Desrosiers | BT-2 | Feb 1, 1982 – Apr 24, 1987 | I served on board the cod from 82-87. I have alot of great memories. I would lv. to here from someone. I live in maine and work at PNSY i have a wife and a 11 yr. old son. | |
| Smothers, Bernard | DP3 | Feb 2, 1982 – Feb 2, 1986 | S-7 | I started out in 2nd Deck division, then attained the DP rating as s striker. Deck Div. lead PO - BM1 James/BM1 Fox. In S-7 Div; lead PO - DP1 Ramos/DPCS Martin |
| Lombardo, David | TM3 | Feb 10, 1982 – Jan 4, 1985 | Weapons | Plankowner-Shellback.Made the first West-Pac aboard her. Served with some great people ( some nuts too!) had the chance to see some really beautiful places and had some of the most memorable times of my life. Great experience. |
| Taylor, Carey | e-3 | Feb 13, 1982 – Oct 3, 1986 | Engineering | wow just found this.i had no idea the old girl was decommissioned.i am an original Plankowner what a shock,she went out so soon. |
| Mike, Edwards | IC3 | Feb 15, 1982 – Nov 23, 1985 | R3,Eng | Plankowner, some good times while very young and dumb.love to here from those who remember! |
| Tyson, Lajuana | PH2 | Mar 1982 – Mar 1985 | ||
| Esper, Johnna | HT2 | Mar 1982 – Mar 1984 | R-1 Tinbender shop | Plankowner, precom,maiden voyage and shellback. Crossed the line twice aboard her. Can't believe the Navy had the nerve to retire the worlds first and only fast attack tender! Finding this site takes me back to some good ole' times! |
| Ward, Dennis Ward | TM2 | Mar 1982 – Apr 1983 | ||
| Hale, Rob | HT2 | Mar 1982 – Jul 1986 | R-1 Division | I worked in the repair division, sheetmetal, pipe shop. I was assigned to the ship prior to commisioning. I am a Plank owner of the USS Cape Cod. |
| Schroeder, Larry | HM2 | Mar 1, 1982 – Nov 1, 1984 | Medical | Looking forward to a reunion |
| Provo, Greg | BT1 | Mar 1, 1982 – Oct 16, 1984 | B Div | Very challenging time in my Navy career. Hey to all Hosers. You know who you are! |
| Moser, Tony | E3 | Mar 5, 1982 – Aug 20, 1985 | M division | does anyone what happened to Don Meredith or bob burgoyne |
| Earls, Randi | E3 | Mar 10, 1982 – Jun 27, 1983 | Original Crew, came right on board after bootcamp. had a great time. Missed Ships Movement before she even went on her first west-pac and got booted out, but did end up makeing it to Hawaii. Where is all the old gang? | |
| Gordon, William K. (Gordy) | HT2 | Mar 15, 1982 – May 15, 1984 | R-1 | Would like to hear from anyone in R-1 |
| Kelley, Scott | HT2/DC1 | Mar 17, 1982 – Apr 1, 1986 | ENG-R ER09-Flying Squad | Plank Owner. Travelled the world with a great crew and would do it all over again. Advanced to HT1, crossed to DC1. Got out after 9 years. Would love to reconnect with old friends. |
| Brown, John | HT2 | Mar 20, 1982 – Dec 6, 1986 | R-1 | As I look back on life, I thoroughly appreciate the time I spent, and the friends I made. |
| Esper, Johnna | Mar 23, 1982 – Mar 24, 1984 | R-1 | ||
| Samuels, Patrick/ Sam | MM3 | Mar 23, 1982 – Jul 29, 1985 | Engineering | I pray life has been fair to all. |
| Doncoes, Joe | HT2 | Mar 28, 1982 – Oct 20, 1986 | R-1 | anybody out there who wants to talk,or can give me contacts from R-1 '82-'86 please get in touch!!! |
| Barton, Gordon | HT2, HT1 | Apr 1982 – Oct 13, 1985 | R-1 | Nice to see some names from the past. Brings back good memories. |
| Fleet, Vance | DM3 | Apr 1982 – Nov 1985 | Good times on the Cape Cod! Love to hear from those I've lost contact with. <b.fleet@comcast.net> | |
| Matushek, Andrew, "Andy" | EMC | Apr 1, 1982 – Jun 14, 1984 | Planning Office | Retired as EMCM(SW) Nov 1999 with 30 years service. Now residing with wife Denise in Springdale ARkansas. Father of 5 and grandpa of 14. |
| Marshall, Robert | BT1 | Apr 14, 1982 – Mar 5, 1985 | R-2 | |
| Powell, Mike | MR3 | Apr 14, 1982 – Apr 14, 1985 | R-2 | GOOD TIMES / GOOD FRIENDS / 1ST WESTPAC THE BEST LOOKING FOR e. pedersen / e. disser OF R-2 DIV. SEMI RETIRED IN AMERICAS HOMETOWN hannibal mo. |
| Guyton, Steve | Apr 17, 1982 – 1985 | R2 Valve Repair Shop | Plankowner, rebuilt shop. Maiden voyage westpac. | |
| Bark, Ben | OM2 | May 1982 – Jul 31, 1984 | RS | |
| Austin, Bruce | MS3 | May 19, 1982 – Jul 7, 1985 | Mess Management is cooking for your ass | I owe so much to the Cod. It was a great growing process for me. I have so many great memories. Terri Norton, Jerry Porter, Larry Anthony, C.J. Olson, Vera Castellano, Ty Simmons, and ohers e-mail me. |
| Saba, Jay | E4/FTG | Jun 1982 – Jul 1983 | Repair | |
| Simmons, Ty Aka Spike | MSSN | Jun 1982 – Jun 1984 | S-2 | That was a great ship Great crew. and great parties overseas! |
| Coburn, James | mssn/mssa | Jul 1982 – Nov 21, 1984 | s-2 | one hell of a ride contact me @notchochez@yahoo.com spike tyrone simmons |
| Chitwood, Cindi | E5 ET2 | Aug 1982 – Mar 1984 | Repair//R4 | |
| Reid, Ken | LI3 | Aug 1, 1982 – Dec 12, 1984 | Repair | Looking for the guys who remember Bret Rifkin he is truely missed and any super swoops |
| Babin, Doug | DN | Sep 1982 – Apr 1985 | Dental | 250 Characters is certainly not enough to put it all down so here's my email address hi5nwhiteboy@yahoo.com |
| Poole, Joseph (Bullet) | HT 3 | Sep 1982 – Apr 1983 | r shipfitter shop | |
| Simmons, Brian | E3 | Sep 1982 – | deck | Hey my brothers and sisters me and Randy Rhodes are trying to find our long lost friends so we can put together a reunion |
| Freese, Timothy | SH3 | Sep 1982 – Sep 1986 | S-3 | |
| Jones, Lee | E-5 | Sep 1, 1982 – Sep 1, 1985 | Engineering IC shop | worked with electricians and interior communication electronics technicians . worked in the ic shop in engineering. crew was doug fosberg, chris lehr, john kirkpatrick, perry chastain, & bo can't remember her last name but married john k. |
| Davis, Lorna C. | HM 3 | Sep 10, 1982 – Jun 17, 1985 | Medical | was on the maiden voyage. I made many friends on that cruse. If you want to email me I am still around. Where is Monty Dillard, Green, Jefferson, Pam and all the rest of the crew? I miss you all. Lorna |
| Mitchell, Raymond | MMCS/SS | Oct 1982 – | Repair Planning/10D Nuc Planning | Made lots of friends. Made the '83 WesPac. |
| Braga, Christopher | e1 | Oct 1, 1982 – Jan 15, 1986 | radio/deck | my navy career was short and sweet, i enjoyed it looking back but had a huge problem with substances, i got out and have been clean and sober for almost 31 years and have accomplished great things in my life. |
| Adams, Andrew | MS 3 E-4 | Oct 25, 1982 – Jun 15, 1985 | SUPPLY | I WAS ON THE CAPE COD SHELLBACK PLANKOWNER MCCLEAN BRUCE BAKER AUSTIN E MAIL ME andrew_adams60153@yahoo.com |
| Miller, Kc | BM3/BM2 | Oct 29, 1982 – Jul 27, 1985 | Canvas Shop-R1 | What happened to BM3 Tate ? |
| Freese, Tim | SH3 | Nov 1982 – Sep 1986 | S-3 | |
| Roche, Scott | YN2 | Nov 1982 – Mar 1985 | RS | |
| Thomas, Michael | BM2 | Dec 1982 – Dec 1983 | 1st | I enjoyed being part of one of the best ships that I served on. The 1983 Wes Pac was one of the best. I also enjoyed coaching the best basketball teams in the fleet. |
| Rice, Robert (Bob) | MM1 | Dec 1982 – Jan 1985 | R-5 | 2 tours on the Cod. 82-85 and 87-89. Best West Pac parties form this ship. Rmeember getting kicked out of Hong Kong?? Married BT3 Tully form Boiler Repair shop. Living in Tallahassee, FLorida. Love to hear from you guys!! |
| Abalos, Roger | E-4 | Dec 1982 – Dec 1985 | Operations | Hello everyone!! I was the Operations Dept. Yeoman. You all probably remember me best as being "that guy who got his head crushed in the cargo handling elevator" during our Maiden Voyage. LOL |
| Poland, Donald | MM3 | Dec 1982 – Dec 1984 | R2 | Worked in the Valve Shop, 31-D if I recall correctly |
| Rupright, Michael W. | MR1 | Dec 28, 1982 – Oct 10, 1995 | R2 and Admin/X |
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