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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Hermitage (LSD 34). 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 325 crew members registered for the USS Hermitage (LSD 34).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1963 | 1964 – 1968 | 1969 – 1972 | 1973 – 1976 | 1977 – 1980 | 1981 – 1984 | 1985 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Zeimen, John | IC3/2 | Jan 6, 1985 – Jan 1, 1988 | E | My first boat, How the hell did we keep floating |
Swecker, Woody | BM2 | Feb 1985 – Feb 1988 | 2ND | Hello, I found this site by accident.I Still remeber the good friends and times on the hermitage. |
Derrockson, John | MS3 | Jun 1985 – Dec 7, 1989 | SUPPLY S/2 | IT WAS A GREAT TIME FOR ME I WAS ON HER FROM 6/85 12/89 MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS DERRICKSONJOHN@YAHOO.COM,IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY WHO WAS ON BOARD |
Sherbourne, Jon | HT2 | Sep 10, 1985 – Jun 30, 1989 | R | ANY OLD R DIVISION GUYS OUT THERE, WEBSTER,BARGER,JUAREZ,DUBE,BOWMAN OR LITTLE |
Bigay, Allan | Sep 15, 1985 – Jun 19, 1989 | 2nd then 1st | Had a good time in the hermitage. Hello to all my shipmates when I was there. | |
Rish, Reverand Jim Like On Taxi | BM E-3 | Sep 21, 1985 – Sep 21, 1988 | BM 1st div. | Alright guys hope everybody still gettn salty as hell and having a cold one see yall soon i hope or in the wild blue yonder combat out? |
Duffy, Jim | E7 / PNC | Oct 30, 1985 – Oct 31, 1986 | X-Division (Personal) | My last command, and the only one my son sailed on (part of the Tiger Cruse 1986). Fondly remember the Ship and the Crew, most especially the Chief's Mess. Great bunch of people. |
Worth, Charles | MS1 | Dec 1985 – Jul 1988 | S-2/S-5 | Enjoyed the Herm Very much. Has anyone heard from Capt. Condon? He was Skipper when i was aboard. |
Edwards, Douglas | FC2 | Dec 1985 – Oct 1997 | OPS | Looking for date of fire that occuring in incerator room next to deck dept berthing (aft). Fire occured approx 1987 - 1988 while off the coast of North Carolina. Reason - Asbestos exposure. |
Lemons, Mark ![]() | MM3/2 | Dec 15, 1985 – Feb 20, 1987 | M fwd/The main control | Sweated and sweated gitmo dcpo and eccet m div...email marklemonsdallas@gmail |
Newvine, Scott | BT3 | 1986 – 1988 | B-Fwd | Great ship with alot of great people. Anyone can call anytime (765)561-2271 |
Wharmby, Jim- Gumby | bmsn | 1986 – Feb 25, 1988 | deck 2nd | loved that ship and crew and miss the times at sea.most memorable time was the collision with that LST |
Wells, David(Orson) | bm3 | 1986 – Jul 1989 | second division | |
Begley, Sean | E3 | 1986 – 1989 | MM | Looking back on the times there are great memories but while I was there it didn't seem as such. Good Travels, good people and good memories. |
Jordan, Karl ![]() | QM1 | 1986 – 1988 | Navigation | A.J. gator in the XO stateroom and a wild CO. |
Whitaker, Lamount | E-2 | 1986 – Nov 1989 | Boatsman mate | Greatest memory about the Hermitage being on maneuvers off the coast of Cuba and crashing into another ship. Wouldn't trade my time in the Navy for nothing in the world wish I would have stayed retired |
Geiger, Kurt | GMG2 | Jan 1986 – Jun 1990 | Weapons | Hard working ship with a hard working crew. 1st Gator (strike-gator, remember?) Junk-ass 3"/50 guns too! Great crew, hope everyone is well. |
Reitenbach, Ronald | MM3 | Jan 1986 – May 1989 | M Division | |
Segarra, Edward | E4 | Jan 1986 – 1987 | Boatswains mate | I'm a firefighter fighter paramedic for Miami Dade fire rescue in Miami Florida. Miss my boys I was with. |
Thomas, Alan | SA | Mar 1986 – May 1987 | 2ND | I worked for BM2 Peterson and LT White until I failed the wizz quiz and I wouldent trade it for anything |
Reed, William "Bear" | FC3 | Apr 1986 – May 1989 | OPS | CIWS technician - Service Training Officer - Ship's Mascot (Alligator Costume) - Popcorn server! |
Whittington, David | E6 | May 4, 1986 – Jan 2, 1989 | ||
Wells, David (Also Known By Orson Or Buhda) | BM3 | Jun 1986 – Jul 1989 | 2nd | have great memories and lots of old freinds that i was happy to serve with such as woody and lt white and the rest of the crew |
Leija, Manuel B./ Haji | sn/ms3 | Jun 1986 – Nov 1989 | 2nd div/s-2 | whats to say it was a great crew. had lots of fun and a lot of great memories.the training was fun during well deck ops down to working in the galley. couldn't ask for a better set of guys work with and the parting wow |
Hoshaw, William | FIREMAN E-3 | Aug 1986 – May 1988 | Served on her till I Was Busted Selling LSD25 | |
Haynie, Curtis | BM2 | Oct 1986 – Jul 2, 1989 | 2nd Deck | Had great times with folks like Ronny Feree and Scotty Knox and learned alot about life |
Bodnar, Peter | BM3 | Oct 15, 1986 – May 9, 1990 | second | had some great times on the hermitage. got drunk in every part of the world. i still talk to sammy valencia, and smitty. great friends. was good friends with rob adams from N.C. call me 631 678 8439. |
Gutierrez, Daniel | RM1 | Dec 1986 – Jan 1988 | Communications | Remember the crash with LaMoure Cty. Bermuda triangle really exits. I believe I fried BOZ while doing PM on antenna. Great radio crew. |
Thomas, James Ronald (Ron) | MMFN | Dec 16, 1986 – Jun 30, 1989 | E and A | This was my first ship. Had some good times there and ended up retiring 30 Sept. 2006. Also looking for information concerning the incinerator fire. Asbestos Exposure...If you have any information please send to jrt5903@hotmail.com. |
Hamilton, Frankie ![]() | E-4 MS3 | Dec 21, 1986 – May 1, 1989 | S-2 | Just wanted to say this is MS3 "Frankie Hamilton" from Lorain, Ohio. I'm doing well and living in Toledo, Ohio. I can be reached at.4192055416 I enjoyed serving with each and every one of u great men! |
Allen, Michael | BM3 | 1987 – 1989 | 1st Division | I served with several members listed during this time. Smitty, Mike Chung, Bigay, Big Will, Giglio, Yauch. If you remember any of these guys we probably served together. |
Cardinale, Phil | OS3 | Jan 1987 – Jun 1989 | oi | |
Segarra, Edward | BM3 | Jan 1, 1987 – Nov 1, 1994 | Boatswainsmate | I would love to hear from anyone who i served with to talk to and maybe plan someting so we could al get togeter in LittleCreek to have a good time and reminice. |
Schonbeck, Carl (Schonny) | RM3 | Mar 8, 1987 – Apr 28, 1989 | Operations | Cool seeing some old names from the mighty Herm. Liked the '88 Med Cruise so much I moved to Europe after getting out in '89. Burn room fire was September 27, 1987....XO Blinky said they'd checked and there wasn't asbestos but who know |
Henry, Thomas | BT3 | May 1987 – Oct 1989 | B | I think the Herm was the best ship in her fleet |
Smith, Kelly (Smitty) | Aug 1987 – Oct 1989 | Second | Barely remember most of it, but had some GREAT TIMES! | |
Smith, Kelly (Smitty) | SN | Aug 28, 1987 – Oct 1, 1989 | second | I barely remember most of it, but had some GREAT TIMES! |
Bautista, Eddie | OS3 Bautista Eddie | Sep 20, 1987 – Oct 15, 1990 | OI | I will never forget the good old Hermdog lots of good times in port and especially overseas those were some good old times and all the woman in so many ports!! would love to hear from old Shipmates @eddog1919@yahoo.com |
Lynch, Billy | GMG3 | Oct 1987 – Dec 1989 | G | The best time in the navy, since i cannot remember every second, (even though have awesome memories) if ya know me, drop me a line. especially geiger, coffinger, herbie DION white, or any of the Long brothers, billy |
Mead, Marty | Machinist Mate 1 | Jan 30, 1988 – Jan 30, 1990 | A-Division | My cruise book was stolen, so I can't look back and get reminded of the good times on the Herm. I am on Facebook. Look me up! |
Barnwell, Bobby | BMSN | Feb 13, 1988 – Dec 21, 1989 | great ship to service on .can be reach by phone at 772-216-9884/hm 407-362-9840/work 352-267-4261 | |
McLure, Marty | PFC | Mar 1, 1988 – Sep 1, 1988 | 2nd Tank Battalion 2nd Mar Div | I served as a Marine attached to the ship we had a great time but we did not have to work everyday. We kinda lived the goodlife eating playing cards and just hanging around the ship. |
Thompson, John | E2 | Apr 1988 – | Crap hole | I hated the hermitage. BT2 Marvin gave me a BT2 Punch and I still to this day have heart problems. The crew of the hermitage was a bunch of neanderthall monkey butts. KISS MY ASS ALL OF YOU ecpecially BT2 Marvin |
Johnson, Raynard (Jay) | MM3 | Apr 1988 – Aug 1989 | M-Div | The HERM was my start, who remember Tunis, or Ibiza? Playing football in the well deck. I can be reached @ raynardjohnson@yahoo.com. |
Smith, Vincent | BT3 | May 1988 – Dec 1989 | B (Aft) | I really enjoyed the Hermitage and her crew. BT3 Henry, BT3 Haviland and (now Master Chief) Bragg are the only people I have been in contact with recently, but would enjoy hearing from anyone else. |
Hinerman, Darrel | MR3 | May 1988 – Oct 1989 | A-Gang | 1st ship. Worked in A-gang. Especially remember the Brazilians. Did half of a Med cruise. Currently DoD Firefighter (civ) and part-time cop. |
Taylor, Stephen | YNSN | Jul 1988 – Nov 1989 | ADMIN | THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS, EVEN THOUGH I DIDN'T REALIZE IT THEN. MISS MY FRIENDS AND CREW |
McGuire, Jeffery | E-2/E-3/BM | Sep 1988 – 1989 | 2ND DECK | |
Jackson, Derrick | seaman recruit | Oct 30, 1988 – Jan 4, 1989 | state flags | Looking for the rtc graduation book. want one real bad. lost mine in a fire some time ago. if you know anyone with this book don't hesitate to e mail me so we can catch up |
Adams, Robby | BM3 | 1989 – 1997 | BM | I enjoyed my time on the Hermitage. Give me a Call at 336-516-3553 |
Hamilton, Frankie ![]() | MS-3 | 1990 – | S-2 | This is MS-3 Frankie Hamilton from "Lorain, Ohio. I stay in Toledo, Ohio now and I can be reached at 419 205 5416. I also served on the Shenandoah, Boulder, Oliver Perry temporary over the years from 89-94. |
Almeida, Claudio | SUB-OFICIAL | Dec 30, 1991 – Jun 26, 2010 | mike | Navy military'm from Brazil and work in the NDD CEAR former USS Hermitage I would like to make contact with former soldiers who worked on it when the U.S. I am of the division machinery, boilers |
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