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USS James K. Polk (SSBN 645) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS James K. Polk (SSBN 645). 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 158 crew members registered for the USS James K. Polk (SSBN 645).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1972 | 1973 – 1977 | 1978 – 1989 | 1990 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thoreson, Jim | YN1(SS) | 1973 – 1975 | Admin | |
| Sherman, Bill | E-5/SK | Feb 2, 1973 – Sep 9, 1975 | Supply | I went to the Navy recruiter in November 1972 and asked to join the Navy, submarine Service and be stationed as far from California as possible, I was assigned to the Jimmy K in Rota Spain and Charleston, SC. |
| McKnight, Robert | PNSN | Mar 1973 – Nov 1973 | Wardroom | I enjoyed the 2 patrols I made on the Polk. I really enjoyed the comraderie of the officers and enlisted. I later saw the Opns Off at the S. Carolina/Navy football game. |
| Brenneman, Thomas | IC2(SS) | Mar 1, 1973 – Dec 1, 1975 | IC | Jimmy K Polk was the best start to my Navy Career. Did 3 patrols, then shore duty then on to Daniel Webster. Got out in 1978 and went into the Naval Reserve. Spent 22 years and retired in 2000 as a LCDR. |
Burris, Richard  | IC1/SS | Apr 1973 – Jul 1975 | E Div | |
| Vriesacker, Jon. Jt Mm3 | MM3 | Apr 1973 – Dec 31, 1974 | Auxilery | Made an error, left after 3rd patrol with Dabbs. |
| Vickers, Gordon | FTG1(SS) | Sep 1973 – Feb 1978 | A million dollar experiance but would take a hell of alot more then that to get me to do it again! No regrets, great time, great crew. | |
| Clark, John Jack | HM2(SS) | Sep 10, 1973 – Sep 10, 1976 | Med | |
| Williams, Dennis | SK3(SS) | Oct 1973 – May 1976 | Supply | Blue Crew. 5 Patrols out of Rota. |
| Pace, Steve - Spaceman | CS3 (SS) | Oct 15, 1973 – May 17, 1976 | Suppy | |
| Kiser, Gary | MM1(SS) | Oct 31, 1973 – Dec 1977 | M division | |
| Ditton, Mike | ET2SS | 1974 – 1978 | RC | 7 patrols from Rota |
| Derryberry, Jerry | MMC(SS) | 1974 – 1978 | M Division | Jim Holden |
| Lynn, Jr., John | RM2(SS) | May 1974 – Oct 1975 | Radio division | I was transferred to the Polk from the USS Henry L. Stimson (SSBN655) because the Radio Division needed a replacement with the training and NECs that I had. It was a fun time serving aboard the Polk under LCDR Slezak. |
| Olive, James Mr.elite | TM2 | May 6, 1974 – May 20, 1977 | Missle compartment weapons | |
| Wilson, William | ET2 | Jun 1974 – Aug 1976 | NAIGATION | |
| Wimsatt, James, Jim, Red | QMCM(SS)(DV) | Jul 1974 – Jun 1979 | NAV | Gold COB. Watch diving officer. Battle Stations Diving Officer. Left in 06/79 for duty as Command M/C, USNA, Annapolis, MD. Fleet Reserve in Jan/82. |
| Quarrels, Jesse | FTB2 | Sep 1974 – Nov 1976 | weapons | Made 4 patrols out of Rota. |
| David Johnsonius, Dj | MM3 | Dec 1974 – Mar 1978 | A gang | |
| Nuehring, Steve "O-ring" | IC3 | 1975 – 1977 | Sonar and IC deck hand | |
| Goodman, Gary | MM1 (SS) | 1975 – 1981 | M | |
| Pedeson, Kevin (Pete) | MS3(SS) | Jan 25, 1975 – May 17, 1978 | MS | QUALIFIED ON THIS BOAT..WENT ON TO SERVE ABOARD 6 OTHER SSBN'S AND SSN'S NO REGRETS |
| Marsh, Dave | ET1/ETC (SS) | Jul 1975 – Apr 1976 | RC Div LPO | Only served on board for a short time. Got selected for LDO, so I was transferred off TAD to the base Master at Arms before I ever had the chance to make a patrol. |
| Viering, Paul | ET-1(SS) | Aug 1975 – Sep 1979 | Navigation ET | |
| Clark, Dwaine | SK3 | Nov 1, 1975 – Dec 1977 | Storekeeper | |
| Andrews, Doc | HM3 (SS) | Dec 8, 1975 – Jun 30, 1977 | Medical | i was the Jr. corpsman and stood sonar watches |
| Ennis, Michael | IC1 (SS) | 1976 – 1982 | IC Fwd | Made 9 patrols. Mostly out of Rota. |
| Demitt, Charles | MT2/SS | 1976 – 1980 | launcher | made 8 patrols Rota,Kings Bay, Charleston(extended drydock/retrofit). Exciting times.Glad to get out. |
| Dietrick, Joseph | FTB2 | 1976 – 1979 | Weapons | An adventure I'll never forget. |
| Ramsey, Dan | ET1(SS) | Jan 1976 – Jan 1979 | RC | Six patrols. Several scrams - one unplanned. NOT dq'd. |
| Collis, John | MM2 | Jan 2, 1976 – Oct 30, 1978 | A Gang | Made MMC and retired after 24 years. Now I run the Navy College Office at NAS Corpus Christi and Naval Station Ingleside |
| Hobson, Pete | YNSN-YN2 | Feb 1976 – Apr 1979 | Admin | My first boat. Got my dolphins Did four runs out of Rota. |
| Schnell, Wayne | MT2/SS | Aug 1976 – Sep 1980 | Missile/Launcher | Great time, best of friends, most valuable experience I have had. All the training and expertise gained has lead me to a great career in commercial nuclear power, process controls, and information technology. |
| Daily, John | ET1(SS) | Nov 1976 – Aug 1980 | RC | Made 7 patrols, 6 Blue and 1 Gold crew. Great boat, great lessons. |
| McCrum, John "Vinny" | EM1 (SS) | Nov 1976 – Oct 1978 | Engineering, E-Div | My chief was Ralph (Stubby) Stobart. On board for patrols 34, 36, & 38 out of Rota. Highlights: Back Emergency, HP Brine pump fire, SSMG set disaster, drydock, torpedo firing, missile launches, and running on the EPM |
| Stephens, Michael | ET1 | 1977 – Sep 1981 | NAV | |
| Williams, Hank | FTB2(SS) | May 1977 – Aug 1980 | Weapons | |
| Francis, Tim | ET2/NUC | Jul 1977 – Nov 1980 | RC | Next to last out of Rota and second in Kings Bay |
| Rowe, Jim | MM2/SS | Jul 1977 – Dec 1980 | M | Great boat and great crew. |
| Pugh, Tim | MM1/SS | Aug 1977 – Aug 1980 | A-GANG | Sworn to fun, loyal to none. For Big Al and the gang in AMR#1. |
| Lambert, Jamie | MM3/ SS | Dec 1977 – Nov 1980 | ||
| Sterling, Michael | MM2(SS) | Dec 1977 – Oct 1980 | RL | ELT & MM for 5 patrol periods, Three out of Rota, Spain and two out of Kings Bay, GA |
| Lambie, Alan/big Al | MMCM(SS) | Dec 6, 1977 – Dec 31, 1982 | A-DIVISION | THIS WAS A GREAT BOAT AND I HADE THE BEST A-GANG, A LEADING FIRST AND CHIEF COULD HAVE. I HOPE ALL THAT SERVED WITH ME ARE DOING WELL. I"M DOING FINE FOR 62. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU SOON. |
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