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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Du Pont (DD 941). 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 184 crew members registered for the USS Du Pont (DD 941).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – 1972 | 1973 – 1977 | 1978 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed, Gerald (Ray) | FT2 | Apr 1957 – Mar 1959 | FOX | Boston was a great homeport. GTMO and S America, the Med cruise fun, then out into the world. |
| Hobbs, Bob | FT3 | Apr 1957 – Aug 15, 1959 | FOX | Plank owner through the Inland Water Cruise. It was memorable. |
| Cunningham, Pat | BTFA | Jun 12, 1957 – Sep 23, 1958 | ||
| Healy, Frank | SN | Jul 16, 1957 – Aug 1959 | 2nd | I am a Plank Owner, and a member of the original crew. |
| Crankshaw, John | FT2 | 1958 – Jun 1961 | FOX | Did 2 Med Cruises and the first inland sea cruise. Took care of Sky forward |
| Rolph, Urcil | ft2 | 1959 – 1962 | fox | I spent nearly three years aboard the DuPont went from seaman apprentice to second class some of my best memories are from that time |
| Fedor, George | Fire Control Technician Second Class | Apr 1, 1959 – Aug 1, 1961 | Fox Division | Had MBPlot, Mk 68 System, MK 47 Computer & SPG 53 Radar; reupped, made FTM1 in Nov 1963, supported the Terrier AN/SPQ-5 Radar on USS Canberra CAG2; left ship in Viet Nam April 1965.Worked for UNIVAC on Navy Computers. |
| Tilbury, George | Ltjg | Jun 13, 1959 – Jan 19, 1961 | 2nd Division | Would like to know about the DuPont association and any upcoming reunions. |
| Mervine, Bill (Harry) | GM3 | Aug 1959 – Jun 1961 | gunnery | Just returned from Dupont reunion. We formed the Dupont asso. If intrested, contact me! wa3tag@gmail.com phone 302 798 9092 |
| Holt, Albert | ENS-LT(JG) | Jul 1, 1960 – Jun 1, 1963 | Engineering | I served on the DuPont as Damage Control Assistant and Chief Engineer. I was Senior Watch Officer in 1962-63. It was an honor to serve with the sailors and officers I came to know aboard the Dupont. |
| Fischer, Lou | FT2 | 1961 – 1963 | Fox | |
| Pelton, Fred | RD3 | Apr 15, 1961 – Oct 15, 1961 | Beach Jumper Unit 2 | I was part of a US Naval Special Warfare Beach Jumper Unit assigned to the USS Dupont for the duration of the Mediterranean Cruise. The ships crew was great, I made many friends. |
| Deets, Richard | BTFN | May 1961 – Jun 1962 | Worked in the forward fire room and also in the Div. office. Great time on the Med cruise. Lots of good memories and good times with fellow shipmates. Have a few pictures of some fire room guys. | |
| Withington, John (Jack) | SOG 2 | May 1961 – Sep 1963 | Fox | |
| Martin Jr., James L. | FT2 | Jun 17, 1961 – Apr 10, 1964 | Fire Control Computers | Now That I am over 65 and retired, my memories of the DuPont are fond ones. I miss the crew. the Band. The good times. My only sad moment during my tour was being involved in finding The Thresher-Nuke sub lost off Boston and all aboard. |
| Sanner, Jimmie | ET2 | Aug 12, 1961 – Jun 30, 1964 | OE | This was the first ship i was on in a career of 20 years i retired in 1980. |
| Bowers, Bob | EM2-EM1 | Jun 1962 – Jul 1966 | R | I remember a close knit crew. Got tired of going on Med cruises. I think there were 4 in 4 years, plus Mercury and Gemini space shots. Also Cuban blockade & DOMREP. Went on to finish 20 years and retired in Nov 1976 as EMC |
| Sweet, Robert (Bob) | RD2 | Jul 1962 – Feb 1966 | OI (Radarman's and Electronic Technician's) | Participated in Project Mercury (MA8), Cuban Crisis, Dominican Republic (Intervention), USS Thresher Recovery, Project Gemini 5, Three Med. Cruises, Midshipman cruise down the St. Lawrence Seaway into Canada, Gitmo. |
| Lehman, Kenneth | STG2 | Nov 8, 1962 – Oct 28, 1964 | Fox Sonar | 2 Times to the Med. Looked for the Thresher but didn't find her. |
| Banchich, Stephen | MR2 | 1963 – 1964 | ||
| Rogers, Larry "Rog" | IC-2 | Apr 1963 – Sep 1966 | R | Looking to hear from old shipmates, especially those who remember "THE DUPONTS" performing for Princess Grace and Prince Rainier in Monaco in 1966. "Haze gray and underway" "ASH" |
| Wyberanec, John | TM3 | Oct 29, 1963 – Jan 29, 1967 | Fox | I was very proud to be on, probably the most squared away ship in the Navy. I was aboard for the Gemini V shot. Three Med cruises. I was in the group that sang in Monte Carlo. The best night of my life. |
| Cirino, Rick | MM2 | Jan 3, 1964 – Apr 1, 1968 | M | Looking for John J. Robinson |
| Cirino, Richard (Rick) | MM2 | Feb 13, 1964 – May 18, 1968 | M | I did 4 Med Cruises, Dominican Republic, and the first Viet Nam cruise when the Dupont Got hit and Belant was killed. |
| Gray, William "Haze" | YN3 | Dec 30, 1964 – Jul 15, 1966 | Fox | Gemini V, Dom. Rep., and a couple of Med. cruises. Got off before the Nam cruise. Four years in Reserves after active duty. Worked with LT Powell in Weapons. |
| Bailey, Jon | EN3 | Jan 1965 – Jun 1967 | a gang | Mechanic on captains gig |
| Valenta, David | BM2-WO1 | Jun 1965 – Jun 1968 | first | I made the navy my life and in the 24 years of service I served aboard 9 ships, most were very good but DuPont was my love. She is always on my mind. When I see 941 on a Clock I report to my family that it's.DuPont time. |
| Callies, Michael / Mike | ETN3 | Jul 1965 – Sep 1966 | OE | I really enjoyed my year plus on the USS DuPont. Did a med cruise in 1966. Saw Princess Grace in Monte Carlo. Quite a thrill. Visited Malta, Cannes, Beirut, Istanbull, Italy and many other ports. Loved every minute. |
| Creel, Willie | E-3 | Sep 18, 1965 – Nov 24, 1966 | BM | Made med cruise in '66, |
| McCullar, Larry/"mac" | MM2 | Oct 28, 1965 – Feb 14, 1968 | m | I REMEMBER THE DANCE WE GAVE THAT NIGHT IN MONACO. I REMEMBER PRINCE RAINER AND PRINCESS GRACE AND THIER ENTOURAGE DRIVING UP TO THE FRONT OF THE HALL ABOUT 10 OR 11 P.M.. THEY WERE SEATED ON THE DIAS. SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL! |
| Manns, Albert | IC 3 | Dec 20, 1965 – Jun 9, 1969 | R | I served aboard the Dupont thru 1 Med Cruise and 2 Vietnam Cruises. |
| Marciw, Nicholas (Nick) | FTG2 | 1966 – 1970 | U S Navy | My brother Nick Loved The Du Pont, Sorry to say he passed away 7-25-2014 |
| Wilfrid, Lawrence | RD2 | 1966 – Oct 1969 | Operations | Returning from nam by way of Australia ,new zeland,at a fuel stop in Pago Pago , American Samoa we lost three crew members I was one of the lucky . They pulled me and others out of the water! Never found body’s of the 3 |
| Keeton, Mike | RM2 | Mar 4, 1966 – Aug 2, 1968 | OC Division | Reported 5 days before leaving on a Med deployment with the USS America.in plane guard roll. Final cruise of note: Vietnam 1967-68. |
| Cessna, Blair, | RD 2 | Jun 1966 – Jul 1969 | OI Division CIC | Reported aboard as RDSN, left as RD2. Made both Nam cruises. |
| Hamel, Tony | MM2 | Sep 26, 1966 – May 9, 1968 | Main Control | Was on board during Viet Nam tour. Remember our getting hit and when the USS Forrestal CV-5 came in and the whole back flight deck was gone. There were a lot of good memories though with our ports of call. Had a blast. |
| Wright, Donald | E-4 | Jan 1967 – Jul 19, 1968 | OC | |
| Wright, Donald E | RM3 | Feb 1967 – Jul 1968 | OC | Looking for Martin[Marty] J Major jr, Rm3 [when I got off] & Jon B Blackwood RM1 |
| Humphrey, Hump | EM3 | Apr 1967 – 1970 | ELECTRICAL GANG | |
| Perrotti, Ray Perrotti | E-3 | Jun 1967 – May 1969 | Best times I ever had. I still remember them. Two Viet-Nan Cruises. Would love to connect with shipmates from that era. | |
| Bice, Thomas | FTG-2 | Jun 1967 – May 1969 | FOX | |
| Downer, Glen | RMSN | Jun 15, 1967 – Jun 15, 1968 | OC | Looking for ships log from DaNang harbor 1967. |
| Gillen, George | MR3 | Aug 1967 – Dec 1967 | Machinery Repairman | The USS Du Pont entered Da Nang Harbor on a support mission (West Pac-Viet Nam) between August & November 1967, I am seeking a copy of the Ships Log to document the exact date & time of this incursion. Thanks, George |
| Fischl, Robert | Ltjg | Sep 7, 1967 – May 25, 1969 | Weapons | Reunion at Jacksonville Crowne Plaza Oct 8 - Oct 11 Call 757 963 6000 |
| Fischl, Robert | Lt( jg) | Sep 15, 1967 – May 15, 1968 | 1st and then ASW | Two WestPac trips - 20,000 rounds on the gunline the first tour (most expended before I joined) and 10,000 the second tour. |
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