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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Parsons (DDG 33). 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 244 crew members registered for the USS Parsons (DDG 33).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1968 | 1969 – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1977 | 1978 – 1980 | 1981 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krook, Craig | BT3 | 1972 – 1974 | B | She was a good boat with a good crew. We worked hard, fought hard, and partied even harder. The experience and memories have lasted me a lifetime, hopefully for a bit longer as I'm not ready yet. |
| Spay, Joe | RM3 | 1972 – 1973 | Operations | What an experience. First guy I met when I embarked in Yokosuka was RMC McLukie...I'll always remember. I was a lowly seamen fresh out of Radio A school, and there was my new Chief, with four "sparks" tatooed on each hand. |
| House, Charles/herbie | BT3 | 1972 – 1974 | B | Started in aft f/r then went fwd f/r. Had alot of good Yoko fun. also other ports of interests if you know what I mean. |
| Lee, Albert | MM3 | Jan 24, 1972 – Jan 12, 1974 | m | |
| Bartmess, Tom | STG3 | Feb 1972 – May 1974 | ASW | |
| Delong, Tony (Snoppy) Ht 3 | HT 3 | Mar 1972 – Oct 1973 | R Division | I know that my brother has been on this site. I have not till now. What caused me to visit was I had a call for Rick James asking when the ship pull in to Da nang harbor Well my brother knew the time (approx.) so connect |
| Lee, Albert | MM3 | Apr 1, 1972 – Dec 10, 1973 | M | If Mr. Delong reads this How is your brother. My brother Doug ET2 and I served with you and some of the best men I have ever know and I would love to see them again. |
| Callaway Jr., Royce | MM3 | May 1972 – Jun 1974 | MM3 IN SUPPLY | HAD GREAT TIME SERVING ABOARD THE PARSONS |
| Ide, David | mm3 | Jun 1972 – Apr 1974 | M | Lots of work, but looking back it was well worth it. Hey Albert Lee |
| McCann, Steve | SIgnalman | Jun 1972 – Nov 1974 | OC | |
| Lewis, Leonard / Pops | OS1(SW) | Jul 1972 – Sep 1974 | OI | Looking for Charles Hudson and Steven Hinkle |
| Glover, Al | E-3 | Sep 1972 – Jul 1974 | G- Division | |
| Pickering, Timothy (Pick) | PC3 | Oct 1972 – Jul 1975 | Admin | Great command.Left Da Nang to catch this boat.Could not wait to get to the ship.Had some great buddies.Good memories except the time we came under mortar attack. Then became real.Great XO Auer.Met wife in Yoko.Had son. |
| Mears, Dennis | FN | Dec 1, 1972 – May 1, 1975 | M Div (Fwd Eng Rm) | My first real ship and a 1200 pounder to boot. |
| Harnsberry, Michael | 1973 – 1976 | I am the brother of Michael, He has passed away,If anybody remember him please let me know....Keith | ||
| Ring, Jr., James | E-4 Interior Communications | 1973 – 1975 | Engineering | |
| Guthrie, Joe | EW3 | Mar 1, 1973 – Mar 30, 1975 | OE | Woked as an ET3 and converted to EW3. My first ship. Some really fine people. |
| Sevier, Gerald | BTFN | Apr 27, 1973 – Apr 26, 1977 | B | Greastest time of my life Lot of memories |
| Heller, Kenneth | sm1 | Apr 29, 1973 – May 1, 1976 | sm | |
| Grose, James | ETR-3 / IC3 | May 1973 – Nov 1975 | OE /R | My first ship -- should have extended on board!! |
| Dayton, John | ICFN | Jul 20, 1973 – Oct 28, 1975 | R | Had the best time of the three years in the Navy in Yokosuka and on the Parsons. |
| Phillips, Henry | FTM 2 | Sep 1973 – Apr 18, 1975 | Fox | |
| Wierschem, Charles | E5 | Sep 9, 1973 – Sep 9, 1976 | ||
| Sprosty, Dwight | E1/1973 | Nov 9, 1973 – Nov 9, 1976 | engine room | any hole snipes.fwd and aft enginroom/boiler room.rice,forgach,lawson,george haily,phil haftman,engine over hall dry dock hard work long hours shell back iniation. |
| Virts, Mike | SM | Dec 1973 – 1975 | os | Great memories.Still in touch with QM T.Flowers |
| Skyles, Bob | Dec 27, 1973 – Apr 25, 1975 | radio | hey people | |
| Skyles, Bob | RM3 | Dec 30, 1973 – Jun 13, 1975 | RADIO | ITS BEEN SO LONG....HERES A PARSONS FB GROUP...http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49018218276&ref=mf |
| Esch, Jim | SMSN | 1974 – 1976 | OS | Retired from the Federal govt a couple of years ago, I was able to use my Navy time and Army time as part of my 25 years in US Govt. Had some good buds on board, still stay in touch with Poe and Stepp. A reunion would |
| Leaman, Clifford | E-2 | 1974 – 1975 | machinist mate #1 engine room | I WAS ABOARD THE PARSONS STATIONED IN JAPAN DURING DRY DOCK WHEN ASBOTES WAS REMOVED AND NOW HAVE MESOTHELIOMA 1974-1975 |
| Hansen, Mike | HT3 | 1974 – 1978 | Engineering | Kings Cross in Sydney!!! Subic Bay! Yokohama! |
| Lash, Lester | RM3 | Jan 1974 – Nov 1975 | Really enjoyed sailing with the crew. Got to be a shellback on the way to Australia. Hope we have a reunion sometime. | |
| Farris, Rick | ETSN/3 | Jan 1974 – Jan 1976 | OE | |
| Wagner, Mark | BMSN | Jan 7, 1974 – Jan 7, 1976 | 1st | Best times in the navy where aboard her.Deck,bulkhead,overhead,line,marlin spike,hausepipe,sail twine,redlead,tofold,needlegun,BM's are number 1. |
| Godines, Arturo | En2 | Jan 16, 1974 – Jan 16, 1976 | R division | Reported on board U S S Parsons when she was in dry dock. The days that followed were long and dusty but I made some very good friends while I was on board. I still remember the good times we had in Japan and in P.I. |
| Lobb, Bill | BT2 | Feb 15, 1974 – Jun 15, 1977 | B division | Was my first ship learned the good and bad ways of doing business. Retired as a BTC so must have picked up something . |
| Welker, Bill | RADIOMAN 2ND CLASS | Apr 1974 – Oct 1975 | CR | |
| Poe, Dennis | SM2 | Apr 1974 – Apr 1976 | Signelman | |
| Vargo, Mark | EN 2 | Apr 16, 1974 – Apr 12, 1978 | A DIV | My First ship and loved every min on her a great ship with a outstanding crew |
| Harter, Ron | MR2 | Apr 22, 1974 – Feb 2, 1976 | A Gang | |
| Wilpitz,, Robert | BM1 | May 5, 1974 – May 9, 1977 | 1st | Hope i can still locate some you guys thats in the san diego area, love to reconnect |
| Burgess, Riley | FTM-2 | Jun 13, 1974 – Mar 2, 1979 | FOX | Had a good time there, missing some old buddies. Randy Wilkerson, and my favorite Master Chief Doug Blair. Great Times Spent at Snack KASA, and Honky Tonk Bar. |
| Esch, Jim | SN | Jul 1, 1974 – May 30, 1976 | Signalman | |
| Humston, Bob | RM1/RMC | Jul 15, 1974 – May 5, 1977 | OC | Good ship - good crew. I still remember the skipper reminding everyone if the ship come out of the availability on time its "Manila in March" If I remember correctly we made it with change of command in Manila. |
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