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USS Decatur (DDG 31) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Decatur (DDG 31). 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 289 crew members registered for the USS Decatur (DDG 31).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1967 | 1968 – 1970 | 1971 – 1973 | 1974 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 | 1982 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons, David | ET3 | 1971 – Dec 1972 | OE | Did 1 Westpac in 71-72. Remember being in Indian Ocean over Christmas 71. Started in radar then went to EW group. Got to see a lot of the world, Subic Bay, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Pango Pango, Hawaii. |
| Gallion, Daniel | E-5 Radioman | 1971 – 1972 | Comms | Great ship and great crew. Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Pago Pago, Hawaii. And don't forget the sea scout cruise. Never forget the emergency recall in the Philippines. |
Shrader, Butch  | E-5 IC | 1971 – | engineering | |
| Jerabek, Mark | ETN -3 | 1971 – Jul 1973 | OE | Great ship and crew along with lots of memorable times. Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Pago Pago, Hawaii and the Philippines. (Looking for the "Garbanzo Brothers") Allen Kelly, Patrick Richards and Carl. |
| Nix, Rod | SN | 1971 – 1972 | Weps | I remember leaving half our crew behind at the U.S. Naval Base under emergency orders, and sailing through the Indian Straits headed for the coast off of India to evacuate U.S. citizens. |
| Snell, Herbert | E3 | Jan 3, 1971 – Sep 4, 1972 | ||
| Rigsby, James Michael (Mike) | B T3 | Mar 1971 – Aug 1974 | B | |
| Roussel, Rocky | GMM3 | Mar 15, 1971 – Mar 15, 1975 | GM | Great seeing some old names. Who was with me in Subic, Hong Kong, Pearl, Perth, Guam? Seems like it was yesterday. |
| Skamel, Thomas | sn | Jun 1971 – Dec 8, 1972 | deck | |
| Voss, Stanley | OS 3 | Jul 1971 – Jan 1975 | deck and o.s. | i remember alot of the names,but its been a long time since then and i was only 17 when i got onboard..nice seeing some familiar names...had a great time and will never forget them.....stan voss |
| Karnish, Carl | ETNSN | Jul 1, 1971 – Jul 31, 1973 | ET | The friends made, the sights seen, the lessons learned were some of the best times of my life. Looking for me Garbonzo brothers Pat Richardson and Freddy Kirstopherson.. |
| Meehan, Roger | seaman | Jul 13, 1971 – Feb 19, 1976 | bm | |
| Parker, Jim | SK3 | Aug 1971 – Nov 1972 | Supply | Great experience made one westpac tour. |
| Holmes, Don | ET2 | Dec 25, 1971 – Apr 13, 1972 | Great sight seeing tour of Australia, New Zeeland, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Taiwan, American Samoa. | |
| Daniel, Lin | PN3 | Dec 25, 1971 – Sep 15, 1973 | Ships Office | Would like to be added to crew list and find out about the guys I served with while on the USS Decatur |
| Roll, Kim/ Rollo | SEAMAN | 1972 – 1974 | Boatswain | Proud to have been aboard her |
| Mabey, Jerry | GMT3 | 1972 – 1976 | AS | |
| Olson, Bill | MM3 | 1972 – 1972 | eng. | Stuart Huntoon, good talking to you! Would like to connect with Roberto Caudillo, a good man with a great,gracious family. Won't forget you Bob and the good times! |
| Olin, Melton J | MM2 | Jan 1972 – Dec 1974 | M Divison | Aft Engineroom |
| Smith, Joe | SN | Jan 2, 1972 – Dec 4, 1972 | I worked under a BM3 or BM2 who was in charge of the Captain's Boat located on the 02 level. I finally ended up as a Seabee w/ 20 yrs. 3 mo. & 22 days & retired 01 April03. SK1 Joe E. Smith U.S. Navy (RET.) | |
| Olin, Mj | MM2 | Jan 6, 1972 – Dec 20, 1974 | M | |
| Lake, Willis(butch) | SDSN DCFN | Feb 1972 – Dec 9, 1975 | SUPPLY - ENGINERING | SDSN - DCFN CHANGED NAME FROM LAKE TO WRIGHT |
| Gerard, Pat | HMCS | Apr 1972 – May 1975 | n/x | It was a great three years with a great crew to be associated with during long deployments. |
| McPherson, Gary (Mac ) | gmm2 | May 6, 1972 – Sep 4, 1976 | Sam | Saw a few names of great sailors I worked with and hope they are doing well and I'll hear from them . JT , Stan Voss, mac the QM , and others . update, add JT Houck, Don Stille, Jon Sherrill, Mark Barr, Lee Dominguez ! |
| Bjorge, David | BT3 | Jul 21, 1972 – Jul 19, 1975 | b | i did'nt like the navy when i was in, but i wish i could go back! |
| Phillips, Byron | MM3 | Sep 1972 – Jan 1976 | M | Two WESTPAC's. After Engine Rm w/best crew in Engineering under Cmdr. Katz. Made MM3-TWICE! Bunch of hard working, great guys and lots of memories. Hey MUNDY remember Guam? After discharge spent 25yrs. as Control Operator w/SCE Power Plant |
| Mundy, Jeffrey | MM1 | Oct 1972 – Feb 1977 | M | Spent three WESTPAC's including demining Haiphong Harbor. Saw the end of the war on her. Served with a lot of good men whom I do miss. I see men I served with in the roster. Cdr. Katz was an excellent officer. |
| Spicer, Frank | OS3 | Oct 1972 – Jul 1975 | Operation | Spent a very interesting 3 yrs there a couple of WesPacs and had some very good friends.. |
| Johnson, Merle (John) | SK3 | Oct 1, 1972 – Jun 7, 1973 | SUPPLY | WEST PAC TOUR 72-73 WE HAD THE BEST CREW in our class of ship |
| McMillan, William (Mac) | QM2 | Nov 1, 1972 – Aug 1, 1976 | N/X | 2 Wetpacs, 2 yard periods and a great bunch of guys. |
| Hall, Leo | SN | Dec 1972 – Jun 1975 | AS/Deck | Best experience ever, WESTPAC 1973 & 1974 - 1975. Great to see familiar names of the crew. Roger what have you done with yourself? |
| Ames, Kenneth | BTFN | Dec 1, 1972 – Jun 1, 1974 | B | Served with both Blake Waterhout and Craig scripture. Was so glad i was a BT. Taught me much. Still work for the DOD at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard at Bremerton Washington State. Got to see the conversion to target ship |
| Henscheid, G.c. "Josh" | MM3 | 1973 – 1973 | (Forward Engine Room) | Served for about 8 months waiting a billet to open for Nuclear Power School. Spent most of that time in Viet Nam Region (various missions...) |
| Helmig, Jerry | RM2 | 1973 – 1975 | Communications | |
| Augustine, Thomas (Augie) | ETN2 | 1973 – 1975 | OPS | i'm in las vegas look me up great to see ole salts |
| Ravert, Brian | ETNSN | 1973 – 1976 | OE | Anybody have an extra '73 westpac cruise book? |
| Nixon, Rodney | smsn | 1973 – 1974 | communications | |
| Dan, Johnson | E2 | 1973 – 1974 | HT | A rather crazy lost soul in these days. Some good times and better friends. |
| Scripture, Craig | BT2 | Jan 1973 – Sep 1976 | B | I can't say that it was all good or bad, but it was an experience that I am glad I had. I was in the forward fireroom. Better than Blake's aft, but not as good as Rigsby's Oil Shack. Man was that pit hot! Hey Bjorge I don't wanna go b |
| Krukowski, Anthony | IC3 | Feb 13, 1973 – Nov 10, 1973 | R | Nuclear Power School after being transferred in Nov 73. Wound up in submarines after nuc school Retired as EMCM(SS) in May 1992. Worked in civilian commercial nuclear plant in for 20 years retiring in March 2013. |
| Waterhout, Blake | BT-3 | Feb 20, 1973 – Jun 28, 1976 | B | Two westpac cruises, SOAP team in the shipyard at Long Beach, Supply P.O. for after fireroom. Remember lots of Boiler Casulities in and around Tonkin Gulf area. Had a lot of fun in Hong Kong. Took lots of good pictures. Shame she had to be sunk. |
| Grabowski, Mat | IC3 | Apr 1973 – 1975 | R | 2 Wespacs and a lot of crazy times |
| Mora, Mark | IC3 | Apr 1973 – Jan 1976 | R | 2 wespac's, started in #2 Engine Room as an FA. I joined the IC Shop after IC A School. Working on a DD/DDG Website and collecting copies of the Cruise Books and photo's. |
| Phipps, Randy (Purdy Lee Spackle) | stg 3 | Apr 24, 1973 – Dec 22, 1974 | sonar / torpedo / asrock / deck | Hey Tidbitts,when ya comin back to cal. G.rose,icalled ur house once but never got ya. and B.W.Baker ,Talouse, D.LGraff, Rex Corter, Yagi, . So many more i cant think of. THANKS FOR THE MEMORYS. GAB |
| Goldammer, Michael (Goldie) | EW1 | May 1973 – May 1978 | OI | The Navy molded my life. Still think of the good ol days on board the Decatur. Great ship, Fantastic crew. BZ to all. After all this time, still working as a Defense Contractor for the Navy. |
| Ormsbee, Milfred/preacher | SEAMAN 2 | Jul 1973 – Jun 1975 | FIRST | |
| Mauro, Dave | Etsn | Aug 1973 – 1974 | E | |
| Standriff, Robert | sh-3 | Aug 11, 1973 – Aug 11, 1978 | suppy | best time of my life |
| Pospisil, William Boats ( Pop) | BM1 (BMC) | Sep 15, 1973 – Oct 18, 1975 | 1ST | |
| Loiselle, Robert | IC 3 | Oct 24, 1973 – Sep 23, 1976 | Repair | Was in the fwd fire room then changed to the IC shop I had a great time. Like to hare from ya.The names bring me back to alot of great times. |
| Shoemaker, Scott | EM 2 | Nov 1973 – Jan 1974 | R | Served on board through two overhauls after her return from Vietnam, one westpac Cdr Katz was Chief Engineer for whom I became log room yeoman because I could type. Overhauls at National Steel and Portland Oregon. Saw Hong Kong and Hawaii |
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