Acosta |
Carlos |
March 1977 To June 1979 |
Supply |
SK3 |
No |
US |
Started out in Deck along with Angel Mendez, Ruben Barcelo, Carrico, Aguilar. Went to Supply Div, after making SN with SKC Pullen, SK1 McDaniel, SK1 (LCDR) Joe Sarimento |
No |
Adams |
Michael |
November 1973 To June 1977 |
B |
BT 2 |
No |
US |
I had a great time on the Claude V. Ricketts three Med Cruises, a Ship Yard Overhaul, Battle Refresher Training in GITMO, Belknap rescue, Transited the Suez Cannel, crossed the Equator and was privileged to served with the best. “My Shipmates”. |
No |
Alexander |
George |
Febuary 1965 To July 1967 |
E |
Em3 |
Yes |
US |
I came on boaard to replace one of the Turks Feb 65. best move I've made. Came off Shanandoa AD 26 and wanted to travel!!! Great move. Made good friends,
would love to hear from anyone from MMD.
|
No |
Allison |
Gregory |
July 1962 To November 1964 |
R |
RM3 |
Yes |
US |
Was an honor serving on the USS Biddle/Claude V. Ricketts.
Placed her into commission both times and was in the Cuban crises too.Was blessed
to serve under my skipper and friend |
No |
Amundson |
Mark |
June 1976 To September 1979 |
E |
IC2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Anderson |
Ted |
Febuary 1970 To Febuary 1971 |
E |
ICFN |
No |
US |
My time was short because I asked for and recieved a humanitarian transfer to WestPac.I served aboard the USS Ticonderoga CVS 14 and made IC2. I most remember our trip down to the carribean and to Gitmo on a training cruise after our stay at the ship |
No |
Archer |
carroll |
March 1969 To May 1972 |
Fox |
GMM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
armstrong |
rex |
January 1962 To November 1966 |
M |
MM1 |
Yes |
US |
looking to meet up with old shipmates |
No |
Armstrong |
David |
March 1985 To June 1988 |
AS |
STG1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Ash |
John |
May 1980 To June 1984 |
ASW |
LT |
No |
US |
|
No |
Atkinson |
Cola |
June 1982 To January 1985 |
OE |
CWO3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Babin |
James |
December 1967 To March 1971 |
OC |
RM1 |
No |
US |
Great ship, great crew and great memories! |
No |
Bailey |
David |
January 1976 To September 1978 |
OI |
SM3 |
No |
US |
Harry Burton was the best supervisor ever, Mike Tuck was pretty good also. Best
experience of a lifetime, especially being 17 years old and hanging out with all
the Old Salts on a Med Cruise. |
No |
Bailey |
brent |
June 1987 To June 1989 |
M |
MM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Baker |
Gary |
Febuary 1977 To July 1979 |
Supply |
MSSN |
No |
US |
My time onboard was the highlight of my young life but I just did not know it and take advantage of it the way I should have. I was very proud to have served my country during this non-war period right after Vietnam and I obtained a great tradeoff cooking and baking and use that today.
To this day I miss those days especially at sea where I feel God's presence in his massive creation and still to this day enjoy the high seas and being around the water and oceans.
I miss the comraderie of my shipmates and the tours of other countries we visited and the times we crossed the Equator. I'm 55 years old now and I think about those days a lot and am back in the Norfolk area living now after my son was in and married out here.
I would have loved to see the ship again. "Anchors Away" |
No |
Baker |
Rodney |
- Month - 1970 To January 1975 |
FOX |
GMM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Baker |
Dennis |
January 1968 To May 1973 |
Fox |
GMM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Bals |
Eugene |
June 1960 To july 1963 |
2nd |
Mt3 |
No |
US |
Came aboard just after launch. Part of the commisssioning crew at NY Shipbuilding in Camden, NJ. Worked with General Dynamics & others on installation of Tartar missle systems. I was scheduled to be married on October 27, 1962 and was packing for |
No |
Bamberg |
Till |
Son of To Member |
No |
No |
Yes |
Germany |
I was not a crew Member, but my father was. Christian Bamberg. I just want to know, what the Life was on the ship and I want to contact people who severd with my father, because he passed away in 1995. |
No |
BANGO |
TERRY |
August 1980 To June 1984 |
R |
HT3 |
No |
US |
I checked on the ship when they came back from the gulf 1980 as an Sa 1st div then made Fn then Ht3 I went R-div. then reenlisted after the Beruit deployment and went to Non-destructive testing school then went to the USS Fulton AS11. Then to New London Submarine base then got out in Sept 1989. |
No |
Barker |
David |
??? 1976 To ??? 1977 |
OI |
SN |
No |
US |
What can i say about the friends and experiences I had on the CVR. I came on board just after dry dock refitting and before the 77 cruise. The ship had a hefty schedule the next 2 years. I feel lucky I saw lots of ports and made lots of friends. I |
No |
Barnhart |
James |
Mar 1967 To June 1970 |
FOX |
FTM3 |
Yes |
US |
Sailing on the CVR was one of greatest things I did in my life and I still have fond memories of my shipmates. I have always been proud to say I served in the Navy on the CVR. |
No |
Bassford |
Ben |
November 1963 To November 1964 |
1st |
FT 3 |
No |
US |
Not sure of the exact porch your day.
I was not part of the mixed crew was transferred just before that.
I was on board when the ship was change from Biddle
Do not recall the div |
No |
Bates |
Stanley |
July 1969 ToJune 1970 |
E |
EM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Batt |
Peter |
December 1979 To July 1982 |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Beachler |
Michael |
May 1982 To June 1985 |
Bang Gang |
FTG2 |
No |
US |
I have never come close to finding the camaraderie that this ship possessed. I will always remember my brothers from this ship. GOFRIT |
No |
Beaudoin |
Richard |
November 1975 To October 1978 |
OR |
RM1 |
No |
US |
The Big Nickel was my first shipboard assignment. Remember the night I reported aboard. It was the night of November 22nd, 1975. A night I will never forget. Later while in the shipyards in Philadelphia, lo and behold the USS BELNAP was also there. |
No |
Beckett |
Ronald |
March 1964 To December 1967 |
E |
IC1 |
Yes |
US |
the farther back it gets, the better it seems. |
No |
Bell |
Jim |
Febuary 1970 To January 1972 |
M |
MM1 |
No |
US |
My first 1200 psi main propulsion. Had a lot to learn. Retired as a MMC. |
No |
Berky |
Gregory |
November 1980 To Febuary 1983 |
Weps |
GMM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Bettoney |
Robert |
October 1984 ToNovember 1988 |
Fox |
GMM1 |
No |
US |
|
Yes |
Bidwell |
Jack |
??? 1963 To ??? 1964 |
Supply |
SKC |
No |
US |
Submited retirement request when mixed manned crew reported aboard. |
No |
Blake |
Francis |
March 1987 To September 1989 |
Fox Division |
FC1 |
No |
US |
Was Fox Division LPO while my time onboard.......worked with a
great Fox Division FC'S and wonderful experiences including the Ship's DECOMM
CREW. |
No |
Blevins |
Robert |
November 1985 To August 1989 |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Bonacci |
Gregory |
July 1978 To March 1981 |
Fox |
GMM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Bonorden |
Darrell |
Febuary 1987 To October 1989 |
B |
BT3 |
No |
US |
Was on the Clause V Ricketts from February 87- October 89. Worked in forward
fireroom B1. Decommissioned her in October 89 in Norfolk Va. Went on to retire as
a BT1/MM1 in 2003. |
No |
BOOTH |
ROGER |
MAY To - OCT |
OC |
RM2 |
No |
US |
HAD THE GREATEST TIME, WITH THE GREATEST CREW.HAD DESDIV 262 ON BOARD AND WENT TO GREAT PLACES. AS A YOUNG 3RD CLASS MADE MY FIRST MED CRUISE AND JUST HAD A BLAST. SAME WITH THE 2ND AND THE 3RD. I WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE GOOD TIMES ON BOARDAND THE |
No |
Bourdagha |
Robert |
- Month - 1964 To - Month - 1966 |
2nd |
YN3 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Boyd |
James |
October 1975 To May 1980 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Boyd |
Joel |
Aug 1975 To Jul 1979 |
Admin |
PN2 |
No |
US |
Personnelman onboard, worked for Chief Ben Delaney and Chief Smith. Captain Powers, Captain King
Belknap/Kennedy Collision
2 Med Cruises
South American Cruise
GITMO
Philly Naval Shipyards |
No |
Bracero |
Miguel |
December 1975 To August 1979 |
G |
GMG3 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Brent |
MJ |
- Month - 1979 To - Month - 1981 |
E |
IC3 |
No |
US |
Remember me! I'm the guy they tried to blame the fire in the IC Room on!!!
Idiots!!! Other than that, GOOD TIMES!! |
No |
Bressler |
Neal |
November 1961 To March 1966 |
OE |
ETN2 |
Yes |
US |
Really great to be part of the only ship to be decommissioned and recommissioned
on the same day. Had a great time on board. |
No |
Brock |
William |
1985 Unitas To Desron 36 |
OPS |
OSCS |
No |
US |
Assign Desron 36 as staff CICO / Command Senor Chief during Unitas Curise of 1985, had a great time especially with the guys in aft CPO Qtrs, very good shellback crossing. |
No |
Brown |
KEENAN |
- Month - 1981 To - Month - 1983 |
B |
BT3 |
No |
US |
NATO |
No |
Brown |
Douglas |
April 1970 To January 1973 |
E |
EM2 |
No |
US |
miss the great card games |
No |
Brown |
Charlie |
??? 1964 To June 1967 |
OI |
RD1 |
Yes |
US |
Plank owner. We did prove that an Adams class frigate will operate just fine with a crew of 165. I loved the challange! |
No |
Brown |
Knox |
March 1981 ToJuly 1981 |
A |
MM2 |
No |
US |
Picked up the Ricketts in Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Dry Dock #2 on
1/2/1978. Sailed on her through the gulf in '79 and with StaNavForLant until
my EAOS in 7/81. I have one of your missing cruise books. One of my grandsons
has signed up for JRNROTC because of my career that was cut short in '84.
Maybe someday he'll join me at a reunion. |
No |
Brown |
Bruce |
November 1970 To March 1974 |
M |
MM3 |
No |
US |
Guantanamo Bay 1970
Mediterranean 1971
North Atlantic 1972
Mediterranean 1973
What a blast 28 countries.
|
No |
Browy |
Michael |
- Month - 1979 To - Month - 1980 |
FOX |
FTM3 |
No |
US |
My short time aboard (might have been a little later than I indicated) I worked with great guys
while on patrol in the Persian Gulf during the hostage crisis just after Anwar Sadat was
assassinated. Don’t remember everybody but my W/C Supe was Joe Buggy. Learned a lot while on
board and walked on to my second ship as THEIR W/C supe! I am still loyal to the Navy and all of
the crew members I served with. I was aboard during the time we had A6 intruders dropping practice
ordinance in our wake. One pilot crashed into the gulf off our port side while attempting a victory roll
after a successful run. It was a sad day and I participated in the post crash investigation as I was an
eyewitness to the accident. We lost a Commander that day with a wife and 3 kids. He was the pilot. |
No |
Brumley |
James |
unknown 1986 To September 1989 |
1st |
SA |
No |
US |
Haze grey & underway .. forget 'daylight' liberty. |
No |
Buck |
Edward |
September 1981 To June 1984 |
b |
BTFN |
No |
US |
Even she was a small boy she was the best ship in the navy. there was no other one that could mach her pound for pound. |
No |
Buck |
Lloyd |
Sep 1963 To July 1964 |
OC |
ETN3 |
No |
US |
Great med cruise. Missed out in the mixed crew cruise since I was being discharged from service. |
No |
Burdick |
Lester |
Febuary 1962 To October 1963 |
2nd |
MT3 |
No |
US |
On the commisssioning crew in Camden, NJ. Worked with General Dynamics & others on installation of Tartar missle systems. |
No |
Burke |
James |
April 1979 To June 1981 |
Admin |
YN3 |
No |
US |
Lil Bit |
No |
Burns |
Roy |
oct 1975 To may 1980 |
r |
MM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Butler |
Michael |
July 1982 To November 1985 |
OI |
OS3 |
No |
US |
It was a very important time in my life. |
No |
Butler |
Mark |
September 1975 To December 1978 |
OE |
ETR2 |
No |
US |
These were the best and worst times of my life. The best because of the people I met and worked with and the travel. 2 Med cruises and a cruise to S. America. The worst because I was so far away from those I loved. |
No |
Byrd |
William |
August 1983 To December 1986 |
OI |
OS3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Byrd |
Larry |
October 1966 To August 1969 |
FOX |
GMM3 |
No |
US |
My memories of time on DDG5 are very important to me. CVR was top notch Ship. Our crew worked together. DDG5 could respond to any threat or action needed by America. I am proud of serving on the Claude V. Ricketts |
No |
Cain |
Richard |
April 1965 To April 1967 |
Sonar |
STG2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Canas |
Rod |
Sept 1971 To Sept 1974 |
G |
GMG3 |
No |
US |
Had great tour,only 1 sad day was on my 1st cruise we lost CPO Sutton over the side.Have some pics of the 2 men that tried to save him getting awards.Made 2 Caribeann Cruises,North Atlantic,& Med Cruise during the 73 Arab Israel conflict.Had some gr |
No |
Caplan |
Morris |
July 1984 To January 1987 |
Supply |
LTjg |
No |
US |
First ship. What can I say. Still on active duty. I still tell more sea stories about UNITAS 1985 than about the rest of my 27 year career combined. I loved the RICKETTS and served with some great men during my tour. |
No |
Carlson |
Bradley |
March 1982 ToJune 1986 |
E |
EM2 |
No |
US |
I never worked so hard, played so hard or laughed so much. I have fond memories
of those years and my shipmates. |
No |
Carney |
Mark |
June 1982 To January 1986 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
CARNEY |
MARK |
JUNE 1982 To DEC 1985 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Carrico |
Mark |
January 1977 To January 1981 |
1 ST |
BM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Caruana |
Gerald |
- Month - 1973 To - Month - 1976 |
A |
EN3 |
No |
US |
A-Gang rocked, 2 Med Cruises, 1 Gitmo Cruise
Buddy system w/Tom Morgan |
No |
Case |
Mark |
December 1981 To July 1985 |
Nav |
QM2 |
No |
US |
GITMO, Med Cruise 83-84, certainly interesting times. Glad I got to experience service with Capt. McKechnie. Very glad to know fellow crewmen from back in the day. |
No |
Cauble |
Gerald |
??? 1977 To ??? 1980 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Cavinee |
Paul |
??? ???? To ??? 1975 |
Admin |
E4 |
Yes |
US |
This was a good experience as a Navy Yeoman |
No |
Celotto |
Richard |
Sep 1974 To Dec 1977 |
M |
LTJG |
No |
US |
One never forgets your first ship. As a brand new ensign and division officer, it was a shock when I reported aboard to serve in the Engineering Department, with the ship in overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and the first thing the Chief Engineer |
No |
Chalmers |
Robert |
October 1966 To July 1970 |
G |
FTG2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Chamberlain |
Robert |
June 1966 To May 1968 |
OI, E |
YN3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
chapman |
roger |
July 1969 To Febuary 1971 |
supply |
sksn |
No |
US |
|
No |
Cheney |
Mike |
november 1975 To sept 1979 |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
within the first 2 months I was captain's mast by the 2nd year I was being Court Marshaled. I hung in there did my 4 years and got a HD. I learned how to trust men I would never expect to. I learned the begining tenets of true masclinity. As tough as |
No |
Christakos |
Van |
November 1967 To December 1968 |
Fox |
GMM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Churko |
James |
August 1964 To January 1965 |
2nd |
GMGSN |
Yes |
US |
Only on board for a few months then transfered to USS Putnam DD757. |
Yes |
ciecirski |
edward |
January 1969 To August 1970 |
1st |
sa |
No |
US |
I would like to touch base with any one who served in the same time frame as I |
No |
Clark |
Sean |
July 1983 To July 1985 |
Ops |
smsn |
No |
US |
What a ride. I stayed in trouble most of the time but I sure enjoyed my time on the big nickel |
No |
Clarke |
Larry |
Jan 1976 To Jan 1978 |
E |
EM3 |
No |
US |
The best two years of my time in the Navy. (And the Army) |
No |
Clay |
Marshall |
April 1976 To October 1979 |
E |
EM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Click |
Rodney |
Febuary 1983 To December 1985 |
G |
FTGC |
No |
US |
Best crew I ever served with. The best NGFS team I ever had the opportunity
to train. They could put a five inch round on a marble at twenty-four thousand
yards, Thank you FTG's, OS', QM's, GMG's and topside personnel for your
precise calculations and pride. And least I forget the entire crew for your
support. The engineers, the BMs, Cooks, supply personnel and Officers all got
us there and supported us throughout our missions and those sometimes long GQs
for gunnery. |
No |
Clore |
Frank |
June 1973 To August 1976 |
E |
HT3 |
No |
US |
I sent my comments to Mike, the historian. |
No |
Clyne |
Charles |
March 1978 To December 1982 |
OC |
QM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Coffman |
Charles |
August 1977 To June 1981 |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
Would like to have contact with anyone that served on the Ricketts between August 1977 and June 1981. |
No |
Coker |
Steve |
August 1977 To November 1982 |
E |
IC3 |
No |
US |
Blind Man's Deli at the shipyard in Philly. A great city to be in for the yards. Lots of great port visits. Back to back Nato cruises in 81. High marks for the crew at Gitmo. Iranian hostage cruise was a rough one. Officers not good, but the enlisted |
No |
Cole |
James |
March 1985 To August 1988 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
Was my first ship, worked hard and played hard. The best start of my Navy career. They say your first ship have some impact on you and I agree. The foundation of over 21 years of service. |
No |
Coleman |
James |
January 1975 To October 1977 |
Navigation |
HMC |
No |
US |
|
No |
Collier |
Charles |
Febuary 1962 To - Month - - Year - |
OI |
ETR2 |
No |
US |
Plank owner -- shake down cruise -- transferred before going to Canada |
No |
Collins |
Bill |
August 1983 To March 1987 |
SS02 |
MS3 |
No |
US |
Being that the old Claude V. was my first assignment I must say it was a memorable one, I saw the world on board her. |
No |
Connors |
Tom |
feb 1962 To aug 1966 |
1st |
BM 1 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Cooke |
Isaac |
January 1978 To July 1980 |
Supply |
SK2 |
No |
US |
It was an adventure to sail the seas for most and hell to some, must say we had the best gunners maintenance of guided missile launching systems, and ready to engage. {Stable Mable was my friend} |
No |
copeland |
roger |
??? ???? To Jan 1966 |
E |
EM2 |
Yes |
US |
MET AND WORKED WITH A GREAT GROUP OF MEN FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.TRULY AN EXPERENCE ONLY A FEW PRIVILEDGE MEN OF THE SEA THAT HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE. |
No |
Cote |
Craig |
June 1981 To June 1983 |
NX |
HM2 |
No |
US |
North Atlantic cruise being assigned to SNFL was the best deployment I ever went on. |
No |
Coulon |
Henry |
September 1963 To November 1966 |
E |
EM1 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Cowman |
Craig |
March 1983 To June 1984 |
Supply |
DK2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Craig |
Richard |
??? 1980 To ??? 1984 |
G |
GMG3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Critelli |
Jack |
January 1971 To June 1974 |
OI |
E4 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Cronauer |
Howie |
July 1979 To June 1981 |
Suppo |
LCDR |
No |
US |
|
No |
Cross |
Daniel |
March 1976 To October 1978 |
E div |
EM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Crozier |
Edward |
May 1964 To May 1965 |
B |
BT1 |
Yes |
US |
Whow my first 1200 pound ACC Dtype boiler ship What a trip |
No |
Cubells |
John |
dec 1985 To ??? ???? |
OE |
ET3 |
No |
US |
HAZE GRAY AND UNDERWAY IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT THE BEST SHIP IN DESRON 2 |
No |
Curtis |
William |
??? 1964 To ??? 1967 |
B |
BT 2 |
Yes |
US |
Best ship I ever served on. |
No |
Curtis |
Edward |
July 1983 To August 1988 |
B |
BTC |
No |
US |
|
Yes |
d'Alessio |
Robert |
June 1964 To- Month - 1965 |
2nd Division |
LT |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Dalfonso |
Nicola |
- Month - 1964 To - Month - 1965 |
Engineering |
BT3 |
Yes |
Italy |
it was the best time of my life. I will never forget !!! |
No |
Dautreuil |
Darren |
December 1987 To August 1989 |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
dautreuil@comcast.net |
No |
Dawkins |
James |
November 1986 To January 1991 |
S |
DK1 |
No |
US |
Payday's were just too busy. |
No |
De Perio |
Rudy |
November 76 To September 80 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Dell |
Ed |
March 1982 To March 1986 |
E |
EM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Denson |
Toby |
September 1987 To October 1989 |
Administration |
YN3 |
No |
US |
Got on board just in time for (September) Med Cruise 87-88. Stayed on board
and part of the Decommissioning Crew until October 89. |
No |
DeRouen |
Amos |
March 1968 ToAugust 1968 |
OC |
Rm3 |
No |
US |
The 3 years spent on board the CVR are very memorable years.....
Enjoyed the shipboard life and all the traveling .....
|
No |
Dibble |
Rollin |
September 1961 To March 1964 |
OI |
ETR2 |
No |
US |
I was the first crew member to report for duty on the USS Biddle at Phil Pa. She was in the ship yards at Camden NJ. I'm a plank owner and was responsible for the AN/SPS 39 radar. |
No |
Dickinson |
Brian |
August 1979 To July 1982 |
OE |
ET2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Dilts |
Raymond |
May 1987 To Oct 1989 |
OC |
SM3 |
No |
US |
I was honored and privledged to be one of the very few in the United States Navy to serve Father-Son duty aboard the U.S.S. Claude V. Ricketts... The pinnacle of my naval career. |
No |
Dinger |
Jerry |
March 1972 To January 1973 |
OI |
SN |
No |
US |
I was a SN during my time on the Claude V Ricketts from 1972 to 1973. I was a Boatswain
Mate and received initial hospital corpsman training working in Sick Bay. I was the sent on to Hospital
Corpsman School at Great Lakes. During my tour we were on a NATO North Atlantic cruise and received
our Blue Nose for crossing the Arctic Circle. I current live in Cherry Hill, NJ |
No |
Disbro |
Tom |
Feb 1985 To May 1988 |
E |
LT |
No |
US |
UNITAS cruise in 1985, Med cruise 1987-1988 |
No |
Dodgion |
Carl |
??? 1965 To ??? 1968 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
Came aboard when Mixed Manning was ending from "A" school in Great Lakes. Served in aft fireroom first then moved forward. Worked for BT1 Aldridge and BT2 Bridgeman. Also served on USS Mazama AE-9. Met a lot of great friends on the nickel! |
No |
Dolan |
Michael |
November 1968 To March 1972 |
Michael Dolan |
BT3 |
No |
US |
Reported on-board Nov. 1968, after completing BT A School in GLAKES. Assigned to
the Aft Fireroom. Completed ACC School in Newport, RI. Cruises: Springboard, two
Med cruises and a North Atlantic cruise. Conversion from Heavy Fuel Oil to #2 Fuel
Oil. |
No |
Dominguez |
Clement |
June 1964 To April 1966 |
Navigation |
QM3 |
Yes |
US |
I will comment once I think about it. |
No |
Douglas |
Jonathon |
April 1985 To January 1987 |
Supply |
SN |
No |
US |
|
No |
Dowler |
Eric |
December 1986 To April 1989 |
2ND |
GMG1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Doyals |
Ted |
- Month - 1970 To - Month - 1973 |
B |
BT1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
DOYLE |
MIKE |
??? 1976 To ??? 1980 |
SUPPLY |
SK2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
DUNBAR |
JEROME |
September 1973 To March 1974 |
ODS |
SN |
No |
US |
|
No |
Durning |
Kevin |
March 1982 To April 1985 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Edwards |
Jerry |
Feb 1969 To Nov 1970 |
OC |
RM2 |
No |
US |
Great Lakes 1964, Radioman A School then Navcomsta Morocco. Served on USS Charles H. Roan DD853 and then USS Claude V. Ricketts. Enjoyed my Navy tours and stayed in Tidewater VA. |
No |
Edwards |
JMichael |
January 1986 To October 1988 |
Fox |
GMM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Ely |
Terry |
May 1979 To June 1982 |
Fox |
FTM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Emmert |
Jerry |
September 1976 To October 1979 |
B |
po3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Ensworth |
Jay |
??? 1979 To ??? 1985 |
A |
MM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Entrot |
David |
??? 1972 To ??? 1975 |
E |
BT3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Essig |
Udo |
June 1964 To December 1965 |
BT |
BT 2 |
Yes |
US |
All what I can say, I had a good time and it was a great experience, which I never forgot. |
No |
Evans |
Gregory |
??? 1977 To ??? 1981 |
B |
BT3 |
No |
US |
We had some good times, "haze gray and underway" |
No |
Faciane |
Juan |
Dec 1986 To Aug 1989 |
AS |
STG2 |
No |
US |
I regret transferring off of her before she was decommisoned. Had a great time on that ship, trouble was I was too young to know I was having a great time. She was rusty and breaking down by the time I left, but it was still a great couple of years |
No |
Fancher |
Michael |
January 1976 To January 1978 |
R |
HT3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
fanning |
David |
March 1967 To January 1969 |
FOX |
FTM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Farrar |
Gary |
- Month - - Year - To - Month - - Year - |
Fox |
FC1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Farthing |
Derek |
May 1975 To Febuary 1977 |
OI |
OS3 |
No |
US |
I held the position of the CIC-Bridge S/P phone talker when CIC passes that they hold the Belknap and
Kennedy closing in on each other...Fleetac speaker spurred out, "Belknap, this is Kennedy over!" Immediate
concern went out because of the use of plain names with a Soviet tattle tail "in formation". Next CIC passes
through me, that they hold the Belknap & Kennedy merged. All bridge hands' feet and eyes shot over to
the Stbd bridge wing...There in the distant, I saw, I reported back to CIC, "There's a large
explosion...,they've collided!" Thus began a night which can never be forgotten. DLF |
No |
Featherston |
Ron |
January 1977 To August 1979 |
G |
FTG3 |
No |
US |
Good memories of my time on the CVR. Most of my tour was spent in gun plot, after-steering watch, and roving patrol. Would love to hear from anyone who served with me. |
No |
Ferrera |
Bill |
July 1967 To August 1970 |
AS |
STG2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Fessler |
Paul |
October 1968 To October 1969 |
R |
SF3 |
No |
US |
Had a great time on the claude v. in R division. |
No |
Figueroa |
Channy |
July 1986 To September 1988 |
1st |
bmsn |
No |
US |
I had a grat time on board my chief was chief lovett |
No |
Fitzgerald |
Edward |
September 1969 To June 1971 |
MPA |
LTjg |
No |
US |
Was a privilege to know the hard-working men of M & B division. And a great wardroom. Many memories, especially Med cruise in 1971(Finale Ligure,...) and at Gitmo before that. Met my future wife (now of over 43 years) while aboard in Norfolk; she was a Navy nurse, outranked me then, and says she still does. Hello and best wishes to anyone who served when I did. |
No |
Flinder |
Juergen |
June 1963 To December 1965 |
1 st |
SN FGN |
Yes |
Germany |
Es war eine lehrreiche Zeit ,mit guter Kameradschaft zwischen
den verschiedenen
Nationen !Ich m?chte diese Zeit nicht missen ! |
No |
Flowers |
Dale |
January 1968 To March 1970 |
OI |
RD1 |
No |
US |
Served one tour, deployed twice on USS Ricketts. Went aboard an RD2, left an RD1. Subsequent tours were: CLG-5 as RD1, EW"A" RD1, OS1, EW1 CVA-19 as EW1-EWC, FF-1071 as EWC, FTG Pearl Harbor as EWC(SW), CincPacFlt as EWCS(SW)-CWO2, FFG-9 as CWO2-LTjg, NTTC Corry CTM"A" & EW"A" as LTjg-LT and CG-55 as LT. Retired in 1991. |
No |
flowers |
william |
March 1977 To July 1980 |
b |
bt3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Foley |
Les |
September 1972 To March 1974 |
Navigation |
Qm3 |
No |
US |
Served under Capt. Donovan on the Furse, Then XO on Ricketts was Claude V. III |
No |
FOLINO |
Giuseppe |
September 1964 To December 1965 |
M |
MM3 |
Yes |
Italy |
It was the most beautiful and grandiose period of my young life. 20 years from
a small country with little knowledge of the world, which suddenly opened and
allowed me to experience the greatest experience that a boy could dream.
Command and direction of the splendid ship., Marvelous superiors. Thanks C. V.
Ricketts. I greet with affection those who still are, be it American, English,
German, Greek, Dutch- A big hug !!!! |
No |
Fontenot |
Christian |
January 1987 To June 1989 |
AS |
STG3 |
No |
US |
After being out of the navy since 93, I really miss the guys on the Rickets more than any other station that I have been too. We had some great times!! |
No |
Ford |
Ben |
December 1976 To November 1979 |
E |
EM3 |
No |
US |
Thanks |
No |
Foresman |
Charles |
June 1981 To May 1985 |
ASW |
STG2 |
No |
US |
It really is such a pleasure to connect with a lot of my former shipmates this
way. I've looked at lot of your Facebook pages and so forth, only to marvel
at how many different paths our lives took after the service. I always look
back at the chapter of life which had us all together on the old Cluade V. and
remember the good and bad times. I got into a good old fashioned union job in
the retail food business which I still loving working in today. Even though I
stayed in a simpler work place environment, at home, I`d much rather be a full
time student. I carry the same level of respect and admiration for each and
everyone of you the same as I did when our lives all depended on each other in
serving our country. Let Freedom Ring!!!! |
No |
Forsythe |
William |
Mar 87 To Oct 89 |
M |
MM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Fowell |
Richard |
January 1971 To September 1971 |
F |
GMM3 |
No |
US |
Wish I'd been a little more mature at the time. Too young to appreciate what we had going for us. Transferred to the USS Albany after the Med Cruise, CG-10.
Awarded the Navy Marine Corp Medal for my attempt to rescue the Chief that had been washed overboard during the storm off Cape Hatteras. (I had only been married for two weeks at the time.) Then shore duty at Jax Naval Air Station, discharged in June, '73. Best memories: When we went right thru the middle of the Russian Fleet. Pissed them off pretty good. Also, the missile shoot when the missile malfunctioned and self destructed. What a light show that was!!!
|
No |
FOWLER |
GERRY |
January 1980 To June 1983 |
SUPPLY |
MS1 |
No |
US |
RECEIVED MY SURFACE WARFARE PIN AND ALSO MADE CHIEF PETTY OFFICER AND THEN TRANSFERRED TO USS LAWRENCE DDG4 |
No |
Fox |
Allan |
Janary 1984 To December 86 |
OC |
Radioman 1st |
No |
US |
I picked up the Ricketts in January 1984 off the coast of Beruit. I got there by C-141, then C-130, then CH-53, then CH-46, the the gig from Guadalcanal to Ricketts. My time was good...Many ups and downs and good and bad....I will always remember be |
No |
Franko |
John |
January 1966 To March 1968 |
OE |
ETN3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Frink |
Herbert |
December 1970 To May 1974 |
OI |
RD2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Frisbie |
James |
October 1976 To January 1980 |
AS |
TM2 |
No |
US |
There was no better men or crew that i would ever want to serve with as the Claude V Ricketts. They were the best days of my life |
No |
Fronning |
Bryan |
October 1987 To October 1989 |
Fox |
FC3 |
No |
US |
Proud decom crew plankowner and 39 Radar Tech here. Many good times on the last cruise of the mighty Claude V. |
No |
Fry |
Larry |
- Month - 1968 To - Month - 1969 |
OI |
RD2 |
No |
US |
I served on board 68-71 Radarman 2nd. When I separated from ship March of 1971 the cruisebooks were not completed and I never received one. Would like to have one to have copy of or digital copy. |
No |
Fuerstenberger |
Harry |
March 1968 To Febuary 1970 |
E |
IC2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Fuller |
Phillip |
Aug 1982 To July 1985 |
M |
MMCM |
No |
US |
When I was Aboard went to Beruit Oct 1983-Apr 1984.The ship had an outstanding crews on it. Was one of the finest ship I ever serve on. |
No |
Gallaher |
Victor |
January 1977 To January 1979 |
NAV |
HM3 |
No |
US |
One hellova f*#king ride, bros! Medicine's my game, enjoyin' da bennies of naval trippin' kept me sane. Frodo's death bummed me, but, da A-Gangers helped drive out the demons and replace 'em with happy mind places. Ferd, Tim, and Faggot, You bloods knew how ta party! Served with two chief P.O.'s. One cool, Coleman, one ,ahh, not too! (Yak). Anyway, The Sh#t was a kick in da ass! |
No |
Garill |
Christopher |
??? 1963 To ??? 1964 |
OI |
ET3 |
No |
US |
Can't remember exactly when I was aboard, but I was on board for he ORI off of Cuba and the Med cruise '63 - 64.
We were passing Gibraltar when we got the news of JFK's death. |
No |
Garland |
Leonard |
June 1962 To July 1964 |
S |
DK2 |
Yes |
US |
Paid travel claims for crew that made up first crew.
Started the conversion of pay for mixed crew.
|
No |
Gaume |
Thomas |
May 1983 To June 1985 |
2nd |
FC2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Germick |
Todd |
June 1983 To January 1986 |
NAV |
QM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Ghersi |
Elio |
May 1962 To October 1964 |
r |
mm3 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
GIEHM |
CHUCK |
January 1975 To August 1980 |
R |
HT2 |
No |
US |
My first ship. Many fond memories,many sad ones too. |
No |
Gildea |
Jim |
Nov 1965 To Dec 1967 |
MPA |
Lt |
No |
US |
|
No |
Gillispie |
Howard |
Jun 1965 To Jul 1970 |
FOX |
FTM1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Gilman |
Brian |
December 1980 To May 1984 |
M |
MM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Gimma |
Joseph |
??? 1978 To ??? 1981 |
E |
CDR |
No |
US |
|
No |
Gogan |
Roger |
November 1988 To October 1989 |
X |
PN3 |
No |
US |
One of three PN's in the ship's personnel office and part of the DECOM crew. I recall a 10-day workup for a cruise that was planned in late 1989 where CVR was part of the IOWA battle group (during Iowa's accident) heading to the Roosevelt Roads Operating area. CVR broke down and stopped in Charleston for about 5 days before returning home. |
No |
Golden |
Jay |
August 1964 To October 1964 |
OI |
CTSN |
Yes |
US |
Reported aboard 08/64 and at the captain's interview CDR Fortson said "you belong in a computer installation" so off I went to PAMILANTFLT for the balance of my 24 months, getting out as MA3. Fascinating to serve with folks speaking other languages on board what was then a 3-year old beautiful ship. |
No |
Goodall |
David |
January 1970 To January 1971 |
Fox |
FTM1 |
No |
US |
The Ricketts was my last of three ships and my first destroyer. I had spent five years on two
cruisers. Most of my time aboard was spent in dry dock, and followed by a shakedown cruise. I was
medevaced to Roosevelt Roads, sent on to the hospital in Chelsea, MA. I was discharged from
there. I remember having a locker in Fox Div. that had been used by a Greek sailor during the MMC.
I know this because he wrote a record of all his paydays in drachmas on the inside of the locker
door. |
No |
goodwin |
john |
November 1984 To September 1989 |
G |
GMG2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Gordon |
Richard |
May 1967 To May 1970 |
as |
gm2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
gorham |
chris |
September 1981 To - Month - - Year - |
r |
ht2 |
No |
US |
I joined the cruise in Sept of 81 in Germany and was in dry dock and gitmo then I went to AD-44 USS Shenandoah |
No |
Gould |
Gerald |
August 1963 To September 1964 |
OI |
RDSA |
No |
US |
Came aboard right out of A School into OI Division just in time for a Med cruise, she was still the USS Biddle at the time. I was aboard for the decommissioning of the Biddle and commissioning of the USS Claude V Ricketts. I have been wondering if that makes me a plank owner??? I was transferred in Sept or Oct of 1964, hard to remember such details so many years later, to the USS Semmes DDG 18 out of Charleston SC |
No |
Gradel |
John |
Nov 1980 To Jul 1984 |
OC |
SM2 |
No |
US |
Back to back STANAVFORLANTS in 1981. The Fjords in Norway. Gitmo. Beirut. A great ship
with a great crew. Matt Walton and other shipmates send an email. |
No |
Graham |
Junius |
March 1964 To September 1964 |
E |
FN |
Yes |
US |
Some good, some bad, all interesting! |
No |
Graham |
Floyd |
June 1962 To October 1964 |
R |
SFP3 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Grant |
Edward |
Sep 1964 To Jan 1966 |
OE |
ETR2 |
Yes |
US |
Really enjoyed the MMD. Working and playing with sailors from many countries was fantastic, especially singing with Friedhelm Kahre and the Blaue Jungs von der Waterkant. |
No |
Gray |
Richard |
Nov 1966 To Nov 1968 |
First |
BM3 |
No |
US |
Was the boat coxswain for Captain Mullane and officers.And while we where Com Des Div 262 under Capt. Glaser.Looking for old shipmates. |
No |
GREEK |
KEN |
Febuary 1984 To August 1986 |
B |
BT3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Grieco |
Anthony |
June 1980 To May 1983 |
OC, OI, OPS |
LT |
No |
US |
|
No |
Griffin |
Blair |
July 1975 To July 1977 |
OI |
OS3 |
No |
US |
It was fun, saw a lot, had a great time |
No |
Gullion |
Jerry |
September 1986 To October 1989 |
OE |
ET2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Gummo |
Michael |
March 1974 To July 1980 |
Fox |
FTM1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Hackett |
Timothy |
Jan 1977 To Aug 1981 |
FOX |
FTM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Hale |
J |
May 1979 To Febuary 1983 |
OC |
SM2 |
No |
US |
Motor whaleboat signalman for downed pilot in eastern MED. His A-6 was in pieces and we found a lung.
One MED / I.O. cruise (Iranian hostage crisis) underway 7 Nov 79 thru 28 Jan 80. Shellback (special case for calling Moby Dick a minnow and breaking an egg on XO's head on wogs revenge day). He chuckled and called me an s.o.b. on the ASROC deck. LOL Traveled as far as Karachi, Pak.
Two NATO cruises. Bluenose. Traveled as far as Tromso, Nor. Up river to Bordeaux, Fran.
Harborfest NYC 4 Jul 80 met love of my life then and there (still happily married 35 years later).
It was an honor to served aboard a taut ship and squared away crew with some real class acts, some great guys, and some knuckleheads. You know who you are. LOL
Hey to Mike Tuck, Mario Roberts, Happy Harry Burt |
No |
Hale |
Eric |
December 1980 To July 1984 |
Fox |
GMM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Hale |
Jerry |
July 1975 To July 1978 |
OC |
RMC |
No |
US |
|
No |
Hall |
Stephen |
January 1987 To June 1989 |
OC |
RM1 |
No |
US |
I can that out of the five ships I served on in the U.S. Navy, this one was the worst for me. Both on a
personal and professional level. For those who served with me know what those issues were. But I made it
through it, and do have a few good memories from the time I served aboard the Ricketts. |
No |
HAMMOCK |
CHRISTOPHER |
June 1964 To December 1965 |
R |
SF1 |
Yes |
United Kingdom |
|
No |
Hamstra |
Nico |
January 1964 To December 1965 |
1STE |
BM1 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Hancharick |
Richard |
April 1974 To September 1977 |
SUPPLY |
SH2 |
No |
US |
My time onboard was very interesting. I reported onboard when the ship was in drydock. From there it was Gitmo training. As you know it wasn't pleasant. Then during the next few years a couple of Med cruises. Great ports were visited and enjoyed by all. I used to run the ship's store selling all the things we needed to make life a little easier while on board. My nickname was "Moose" if that reminds anyone that was on board from '74 to '77. Hope everyone is doing well and in good health. |
No |
Haner |
Bob |
November 1985 To January 1988 |
Admin |
YN1 |
No |
US |
DDG 5 is "The Greatest Destroyer to ever puff out heavy black smoke". |
No |
Hanna |
Shane |
December 1978 To January 1982 |
OI |
OS3 |
No |
US |
we really got to see the world...many great times..gitmo..Haiti..med cruises..Indian ocean..Africa..Persian gulf...north Atlantic..memories i'll always have... |
No |
harris |
steve |
Febuary 1978 To April 1979 |
1st |
sn |
No |
US |
great crew great people |
No |
Harris |
Mark |
October 1972 To May 1974 |
OPs |
OSSN |
No |
US |
|
No |
Hayden |
Carl |
September 1976 To October 1978 |
Supply |
MS2 |
No |
US |
Loved Med Cruise 77,Was the Royal Barber for Shellback Initiation. Hope all fomer shipmates are in good health. |
No |
Heesch |
Dan |
Mar 1977 To Sept 1980 |
B |
BTFN |
No |
US |
For a land locked kid from MN it was an awesome adventure I will never forget. B divison was the best!! |
No |
HENSLEY |
Hugh |
Febuary 1975 To August 1976 |
OI |
OS3 |
No |
US |
Enjoyed my time with the CIC gang and other fellow shipmates. On the 75-76 Med. Cruise. On board during Belknap Incident 11/22/75. Shall never forget! |
No |
Hess |
James |
July 1976 To October 1979 |
E |
EM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Hickey |
Jimmy |
September 1979 To April 1982 |
OE |
CWO3 |
No |
US |
This was my last duty station and I will always remember my time on board as she was a great ship with a great crew. |
No |
Hill |
Jeffrey |
January 1975 To February 1977 |
E |
IC3 |
No |
US |
Assigned to DDG5 at tail end of long shipyard overhaul. Went to Gitmo for Reftra, did two Med Cruises and was involved in the Belknap rescue. Also had a fun time transiting the Suez Canal for a trip to Mombasa, Kenya, and return to Med (1976). |
No |
Hillman |
Randy |
January 1979 To May 1983 |
FOX |
FTM2 |
No |
US |
Tim Hackett, Bob Brown, John (Fred) Lanier, J.P.(Fumble Butt)Kline, Steve Roads, Chuck Bissey, Tommy Holland, and Dave Miller, were the best shipmates ever! |
No |
Honigford |
Dave |
November 1968 To November 1971 |
OI |
RD2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Hooper |
Donald |
September 1974 ToJanuary 1976 |
FOX |
FTMC |
No |
US |
|
No |
Hopwood |
Anthony |
January 1965 To September 1966 |
OI |
ETN3 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Hordnes |
Ove |
- Month - 1970 To September 1973 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
Yes |
Hosler |
Scott |
July 1981 To October 1985 |
M |
MM2 |
No |
US |
Awesome experience! These were my worst years, and my best years. Thank God for
Captain Sherman; RIP. He gave me a second chance. Then MMCM(SW) PJ Fuller molded
me into a sailor. [Then] MM1 Bruce White, my engineroom supervisor, made me tow
the line and helped me advance. Greatest years of my 16 year career. |
No |
Howlett |
Alan |
September 1976 To April 1980 |
B |
BT3 |
No |
US |
Onboard during the Iranian hostage crisis cruise |
No |
Hrouda |
Russell |
June 1982 To May 1984 |
M |
MM2 |
No |
US |
First Ship assignment. Liked the smaller crew. Onboard during the Marine Bombing in Beirut. Recalled from port visit in Istanbul (First for a US Vessel) after 18 hrs inport. |
No |
Hughes |
Tom |
May 1962 To Sept 1964 |
OI |
ET1 |
No |
US |
Assigned to DDG-5 in Apr'62 as student SPS-37 School (Glakes). Came aboard and found we had SPS-29B. Decommed and Recommed CVR. Leading ET (ET1). Aboard for first five months of MM then left for Shore Duty. |
No |
Hunt |
Robert |
July 1975 To July 1976 |
B |
BTC |
No |
US |
|
No |
hunt |
stephen |
April 1970 To August 1973 |
fox |
gmm3 |
No |
US |
good ship good crew ,lots of good times,not much stateside portsmouth yard to gitmo,to med cruises and north atlantic . thanks to yardbird named dooly learned lots more mk11 than (a)or(c)school could ever teach. |
No |
Iken |
Gerry |
June 1967 To October 1968 |
1st |
YNSN |
No |
US |
Reported aboard as an FN and assigned to the Fwd Boiler room. When my deafness in my right ear was discovered, I was reassigned and Engineering Dept Yeoman. When I achieved the designation of YNSN I was transferred to the Ship's Office and was Ca |
Yes |
Irizarry |
Ralf |
January 1985 To May 1987 |
OE |
ET2 |
No |
US |
One of the best times in my life. Unitas tour was great good shipmates. Almost was killed it GITMO when antenna fell off the mast and caught me in back of head. |
No |
Ivins |
Robert |
September 1982 To October 1984 |
OI |
EWC |
No |
US |
|
No |
Jacobs |
Michael |
May 1985 To September 1988 |
OI |
OS3 |
No |
US |
Claude V was my first ship after A School. I got on right before a Unitas, and for
my first ever deployment, I was impressed. Old school Navy, that many people now
would say....WTF? But it was awesome. Crossed the line twice in 5 months! |
No |
Jacobson |
James |
June 1963 To June 1966 |
OI |
ETR2 |
Yes |
US |
Great experience. Wouldn't have missed it for anything. |
No |
Jewell |
Thomas |
- Month - 1982 To - Month - 1985 |
OC |
Sm1 |
No |
US |
Came aboard DDG-5 as a SM2 made SM1, retired SMC (SW) in 1995...looking forward to seeing a
bunch of ole shipmates...BTC Curtis I see you're going to the reunion.. |
No |
Johnson |
Glenn |
Jan 1964 To Jan 1968 |
B |
BT2 |
Yes |
US |
My tour of duty on the Biddle/CVR-DDG-5 during the MMD was a great experience. I met a lot of people from all over the world I was 18 years old and very fortunate to be part of an elite group of sailors. I will never forget those 18 months and hope |
No |
Johnson |
James |
December 1965 To August 1967 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
I enjoyed the tour of duty plus the people i worked for & worked with. |
No |
Johnson |
Jeff |
Sept 1979 To Aug 1981 |
R |
EM1 |
No |
US |
Good Times |
No |
Jones |
Robert |
May 1962 To May 1963 |
G |
FTC |
No |
US |
|
No |
Jones |
Michael |
Nov 1965 To Mar 1968 |
2nd |
GMG1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Jones |
Gary |
June 1970 To August 1973 |
AS |
STG3 |
No |
US |
Looking back there were good and bad times, like most sailors I only remember the good times. Have to say
the crew when I served were some of the best group of guys I have ever worked with in my lifetime. Hope to
reconnect with the guys from 6/70 to 8/73. Enjoyed the North Atlantic cruise, but the Med and Caribbean
were not to shabby. GITMO was another story with those infamous cattle cars! Any guys from the sonar gang
out there? |
No |
Kahler |
Steve |
November 1965 To November 1967 |
1st |
EO3 |
No |
US |
I was probably the only Seabee to serve aboard a destroyer. Lots of good memories. |
No |
Kartchner |
Lloyd |
March 1972 To November 1973 |
OC |
SM3 |
No |
US |
learned a lot of morse code, joined the navy to see the world and did see about half. Found my wife in Norfolk, still married 35 years later what more can I ask. |
No |
Kaufman |
Jerry |
FEB 1962 To AUG 1963 |
ENGINERING |
EN2 |
No |
US |
ORIGINAL CREW, PRE-COM IN NEW PORT, RHODE ISLAND TRANSFER TO THE USS AD 26 IN AUG 1963, TO SHORT TIME TO MAKE MED CRUISE AUG 1963 TO FEB 1964. WAS ON WHEN THE CUBAN MISSLE CRISES. |
No |
keeffe |
donald |
December 1975 To August 1978 |
oi |
qm3 |
No |
US |
SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT TO AND FROM MOMBASA,KENYA. RIO DE JANIERO TRIP.PLENTY OF MED. EXPERIENCES. HAIFA,ISRAEL ALSO JERUSALEM AND BETHLAHEM. LOSING POWER AT THE ANCHORAGE OFF THE N.E. COAST OF CRETE. WE WERE TOLD WE SHOULD GO HOME YANKEE AT SPLIT,YUGOSL |
No |
Kelbaugh |
Richard |
Sept 1970 To July 1972 |
E |
LT |
No |
US |
1200 PSI Steam plants were the worst of propulsion plants. The "Black Gang" that worked one of these plants earned their stripes big time. The Mediterranean Cruise was a highlight of these two years. Losing a Master Chief overboard was the low. |
No |
Kersey |
Aubrey |
July 1982 To May 1986 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
CVR was my first ship and looking back a wonderful time in my life. Beiruit, Unitas, GITMO.... she was a grand lady that took care of us all. |
No |
Kersten |
Robert |
October 1973 To June 1975 |
OI |
E3 |
No |
US |
Became good friends with several shipmates. Spent Christmas and New Years in Valencia, Spain. Had a great time in Jamaica. |
No |
Ketchell |
Rick |
May 1980 To January 1981 |
M |
MM3 |
No |
US |
A summer of Midshipmen training in Newport, RI, ships band playing at sea on the
stern, Capt's Mast at sea with Gallant for going to McDonalds in work blues |
No |
Ketteringham |
Charles |
May 1962 To March 1964 |
First |
Sn |
No |
US |
Great Years |
No |
Kidd |
LeRoy |
May 1983 To July 1986 |
B, fwd fireroom |
BT3 |
No |
US |
I remember being off the coast of Beirut. We shelled the beach on Valentines Day '84. 53 5" 54's @ 20,000 yds we were getting direct hits on tanks. They wouldn't allow the New Jersey to shoot unless targets were out of our range. We were in so close at night we could watch street lights change at the airport where the marines here holed up. The Tatenell caught fire and we tied up outboard and went across to fight the fire. We went to GQ for real, not a drill at like 0200. |
No |
King |
Pete |
December 1979 To June 1982 |
AS |
STG3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Klemm |
Ken |
Febuary 1986 To October 1989 |
AS |
STG3 |
No |
US |
During my tour the ship did a number of underway periods, and one major deployment
to the Med, from October 1987 to April 1988. I was an STG in AS division, and
ended my tour as a 3rd class |
No |
Kline |
Joseph |
June 1978 To September 1981 |
Fox |
GMM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Kline |
Joe |
Apr 1978 To Oct 1981 |
Fox |
GMM2 |
No |
US |
1979-1980 Iran Crisis was tough but 1981 NATO made up for it. I still think about the great times. |
No |
Knowles |
Skip |
June 1964 To December 1965 |
OC |
RM3 |
Yes |
US |
Best tour I had in the Navy. Sarted with seven countires and finished with six. The Turks left. |
No |
Kolar |
Brian |
Jan 1984 To Sept 1986 |
AS |
GMT2 |
No |
US |
Served During Beruit crisis and also had fun at the Unitas Cruise(South American Cruise). |
No |
Kolovouris |
Dimitrios |
July 1964 To December 1965 |
3rd |
STG3 |
Yes |
US |
It was a very good experience, with many people from different countries and different languages. I still remember the entire experience very well. When a friend told me about this website after so many years I was very emotional, and I am very sa |
No |
Kontotavlakis |
Paul |
Jan 1964 To Jan 1968 |
E |
IC1 |
Yes |
Greece |
|
No |
Kornoelje |
Richard |
April 1967 To September 1968 |
Fox |
GMM1 |
No |
US |
Only served onboard for 18 months. Interested in meeting old shipmates. |
No |
Krahl |
Manfred |
June 1964 To December 1965 |
1st |
SN |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Krebs |
Heiko |
May 1964 To December 1965 |
OI |
RD2 |
Yes |
Germany |
|
No |
Kriskewic |
Joseph |
March 1969 To January 1970 |
OI |
YN3 |
No |
US |
I met a bunch of really nice guys, and saw a lot of Ports |
No |
Kuertz |
David |
June 1980 To September 1987 |
A |
MMCS |
No |
US |
My last tour of duty. Retirement and a new way of life in the landlubber world. |
No |
lacy |
Jerry |
June 1968 To December 1968 |
ships office |
YN1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
lacy |
Jerry |
June 1968 To December 1968 |
ships office |
YN1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Laferriere |
Dan |
September 1976 To April 1980 |
R |
HT3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
LaForest |
Wayne |
November 1967 To November 1973 |
Fox |
FTM1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Lamb |
Dennis |
November 1965 To April 1968 |
ENG |
LT |
No |
US |
Relieved Mixed Mannig crew -they were still there when we arrived. Endured continual water shortages the whole 29 months. CAPT Mullane finally got them solved after I departed. |
No |
Lambert |
Gene |
Oct 1967 To Nov 1968 |
S |
SK2 |
No |
US |
I transferred off the destroyer tender USS Sierra, where we only left the D&S Piers, Norfolk one time in two years. The Ricketts was always gone, and I loved it! Being at sea on a U.S. Navy destroyer at sea was one of the best experiences of my life |
No |
Lambert |
Michael |
March 1962 To May 1964 |
OE |
ET1 |
No |
US |
Plank Owner and served on Precomm Detail |
No |
Lane |
John |
April 1987 To October 1989 |
Navigation |
PNSN |
No |
US |
|
No |
lanier |
john |
Nov 1978 To ??? ???? |
Fox |
E5 |
No |
US |
It was a Love-Hate relationship! |
No |
Larsen |
Charlie |
- Month - - Year - To - Month - - Year - |
guns |
ftg3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Lauver |
Greg |
??? 1977 To ??? 1981 |
AS |
STG2 |
No |
US |
Most memorable time of my life.. Would enjoy hearing from any old shipmates. |
No |
Le Borgne |
William |
June 1967 To November 1968 |
supply |
CS 3 |
No |
US |
MED CRUISE 1968 outstanding especially port call at FINALE LIGURE ON THE
ITALIAN RIVIERA. |
No |
Lease |
Barry |
July 1966 To Dec 1967 |
Deck |
BM1 |
No |
US |
Enjoyed this period in my naval career |
No |
Lepak |
Joseph |
September 1965 To December 1968 |
M |
MM2 |
No |
US |
Would do it ALL again....in a half of a heartbeat! |
No |
LePoidevin |
Chuck |
October 1961 To ??? 1965 |
GUNNERY |
GMG3 |
Yes |
US |
Put the ship into commission out of Philadelphia as the USS Biddle and then back into dry dock and recommissioned it as the Claude V. Ricketts after Admiral Ricketts. Was on Board during the mixed manning force for (NATO). Seven different crews from Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States. |
Yes |
Lerner |
Tom |
Dec 1968 To Mar 1973 |
FOX |
FTM2 |
No |
US |
Probably like every other sailor serving onboard a ship, there were good times and bad times. I don't
remember the bad times like I used to, but I do remember the fun times and exciting times. My shipmates
were probably some of the finest guys I have ever known. I'm proud to say that I am a Navy Tin Can sailor,
and proud to have served on the Claude V. Ricketts. |
No |
Licht |
Christopher |
Mar 1977 To Sep 1978 |
Nav |
NC1 |
No |
US |
Proud to have become a Shellback on the Claude V. Was on that great trip to Bazil in summer 1977. |
No |
Linke |
Richard |
July 1964 To December 1965 |
1st |
SN |
Yes |
Germany |
Many greetings after a so long time. It was a great time a board the "Ricketts". A part of the German Crew meets every 2 years at another part of Germany. Last meeting was in Jun 2008 at Crew Member Manfred Krahl in Bad Driburg. |
No |
Lipscomb |
Corey |
??? ???? To ??? 1988 |
oi |
os3 |
No |
US |
I was so young and just out of "a" school. I truly met the coolest people and had the time of my life. |
No |
Lismanis |
Demetrios |
November 1964 To December 1965 |
FCO |
LT |
Yes |
Greece |
A great experience from a professional and a social point of view.I feel that I owe so much to all my fellow shipmates,from the captain down the last one.All my best to all these wonderful men.I am sorry I will miss 2009 Reunion. |
No |
Litman |
Ejothian |
August 1971 ToMay 1972 |
ON |
PN2 |
No |
US |
I enjoyed the adventures and my shipmates while on board the Ricketts. I was at sea when we lost Chief
Sutton but I don't remember his full name. I was on the bridge during GQ. Does anyone know his full name
and the month and year when it happened? It's been over 50 years since then. |
No |
Loeffler |
Ken |
July 1986 To October 1989 |
OE |
ET2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Lominac |
Robert |
January 1979 To June 1981 |
AS |
GMT3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Loper |
James |
Febuary 1989 To October 1989 |
AS |
STG3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Lopez |
Anthony |
January 1985 To Febuary 1988 |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Lowe |
Curtis |
September 1977 To July 1980 |
Supply |
MS3 |
No |
US |
I'm proud that I served on the shipI miss my crew mates I wish them the best their families may the Lord Jesus Christ protect& be with them and youand their families and yours my prayers are with you all and all the people that's served on the ship and are serving right nowmay you all be blessed love Curtis Lowe you may contact me God bless |
No |
Lyke |
Dayle |
March 1967 To Febuary 1969 |
E |
LTjg |
No |
US |
|
No |
lykins |
rick |
March 1983 To August 1985 |
S3 |
sn |
No |
US |
had a great time onboard with a terrific crew. beruite was unforgettable getting shellback even more so. like to here from petty officer john menitto Hope I spelled it correctly, been a while. I was Ships Barber during my tour, some may remember me by (Floyd the Barber). Hope to be at reunion. revisited Norfolk 2yrs ago, grandson wanted to see the ocean and naval base, he loves knowing I served in the Navy and country. Hope to here from any of my friends and shipmates. God bless all our sailors & military. I remember Ltjg Caplan & a few other names on the crew roster. |
No |
MacCord |
Philip |
September 1965 To September 1968 |
Fox |
FTM3 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
MacMurray |
Michael |
August 1969 To August 1971 |
S |
LCDR |
No |
US |
|
No |
Maday |
Steve |
June 1986 To October 1992 |
G |
FC3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
magale |
rick |
Jan 1985 To Oct 1988 |
OI |
OS2 |
Yes |
US |
It has been more than 20 years.WOW!
I never realized how quickly time has passed.
OS2 Mike Jacobs and OS2 Peter Kratz, and OS2 Guy Timperio...I can never forget our friendship and hope and pray you're all healthy!
Hey and I'll never forget B |
No |
Magi |
Michael |
May 1983 To January 1987 |
Supply |
SK2 |
No |
US |
Met her in GITMO, great memories of UNITAS 26. |
No |
Mahan |
Harry |
78/79 & To to 83 |
Gun |
GMG2 |
No |
US |
I was flown over to augment crew during Iran hostage thing. Flown to US from Amsterdam back to Blandy. Transfered back to Claude V for a couple or three years. Wetzel was in 51 % I was 52. NW security, safeing team, etc. Wonder if Blumer went home t |
No |
Maher |
Tom |
Aug 1965 To Dec 1967 |
1st |
LT |
No |
US |
After my tour as First Lt, I later became Navigator/Ship's Sec, with responsibilities for QMs, SMs, and Ship's Office. |
No |
Margeotes |
Michael |
April 1965 To April 1970 |
Fox |
FTM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
marks |
robert |
May 1961 To June 1965 |
R |
DC2 |
Yes |
US |
i am a plankowner of the biddle along with my brother john i am honered to have been part of the missles of cuba we had a great crew bob |
Yes |
markward |
ted |
Febuary 1987 To July 1989 |
ENG |
BT3 |
No |
US |
I will remember the aft fireroom where I stood many hours of watch.Also BT 1 Bruce "Bubba"Bernard,BT 2 DORF,BT2 mCDOWELL,BT 3 BOB "O",BT3 MIKE KENNEDY,BT2 NICK MACHIONI,BT2 JACK STAFFORD,miss you guys and all my other shipmates we had a blast!!!!!!! |
No |
Marquez |
Toby |
August 1964 To December 1965 |
PAO |
JO1 |
Yes |
US |
The 18 months I spent on board the mixed-manned USS Ricketts was definitely a significant highlight in my 25 years of naval service--from seaman to commander. I was a photojournalist first class with a dream job -- documenting sailors from six NATO n |
No |
Marsh |
Michael |
September 1985 To April 1987 |
Fox |
FC2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Marshall |
Dave |
April 1975 To August 1979 |
M |
MM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Martens |
Rolf |
June 1964 To December 1965 |
Missile Officer |
Lt |
Yes |
Germany |
|
No |
MARTIN |
WILLIAM |
October 1963 To October 1966 |
S |
SH3 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Martinez |
Gene |
December 1986 To January 1990 |
E |
EM |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Matyjewicz |
John |
??? 1978 To ??? 1982 |
OC |
RM1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Maxwell |
Donald |
January 1974 To December 1975 |
OR |
RM1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Mayfield |
Charles |
April 1975 To May 1980 |
F |
GMM1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Maynard Jr |
Wheeler |
January 1971 To March 1973 |
Fox |
FTM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Mazur |
Patrick |
April 1985 To November 1988 |
M |
MM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
McClain |
Warren |
September 1968 To September 1970 |
1st |
BM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
McClain |
Austin |
August 1980 To May 1984 |
Nav |
QM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
McCombs |
Mark |
??? 1975 To ??? 1978 |
AS |
GMT2 |
No |
US |
Some of the greatest times of my life. I will never forget the memories and friends during this period of my life. Looking to reunite with old friends feel free to contact me. |
No |
McDermott |
Louis |
Febuary 1976 To October 1980 |
Fox |
FTM1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
McFaddin |
Robert |
unknown unknown To June 1980 |
OE |
ET3 |
No |
US |
Don't recall exactly when I reported aboard - ship was dry-docked in the yards in Philly. |
No |
McKinnon |
James |
Summer 1975 To September 1976 |
V |
STG3 |
No |
US |
The most memorable was the Belknap Incident. Most cherished was teaching the guys on the Kennedy a little something about basketball. |
No |
McKnight |
John |
October 1964 To January 1965 |
OC |
RM1 |
Yes |
US |
Only served on board for three months then transferred to the USS DEWEY
DLG14. My service aboard remains a memorable experience. |
No |
McNess |
Les |
- Month - - Year - To December 1979 |
M |
MM2 |
No |
US |
I would like to thank the "79-80" #2 engine room crew for giving it all during that deployment. You guys where the Best! Drove the rest of them crazy! Thank you!
Les McNess (Mac) |
No |
Mears |
Terry |
??? 1983 To ??? 1985 |
COM |
SM2 |
No |
US |
I often think of my fellow Signalmen and other shipmates . It would be really nice to reconnect and talk to some of them . If anyone remember me from my time onboard the RICKETTS please contact me . |
No |
Melfi |
Steve |
September 1971 To December 1975 |
Fox |
FTM1 |
No |
US |
Went on board at Portsmouth ship yard, left four years later while at Portsmouth ship yard. Gitmo, Several Caribbean cruises, two med cruises, and one North Atlantic cruise. I still haven't warmed up from the North Atlantic cruise. |
No |
Melius |
Stephan |
April 1964 To March 1967 |
OC |
RM2 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Melton |
Douglas |
Febuary 1968 To April 1971 |
E |
RD3 |
No |
US |
Except for boot camp and electronic/radar schools, I spent my entire time aboard the CVR-5. Made 3 Med cruises, 2 Gitmo cruises, and a Nato cruise. Got out early on the "early out" program going on in early 1970's. We had a band aboard the ship ... |
No |
Merritt |
Frank |
Febuary 1968 To August 1969 |
Supply |
LT |
No |
US |
Made two Med deployments in 68 and 69. Best port ever was Finale Ligure, Italy. We were supposed to deploy to WestPac in 1969, but someone threw crap into the reduction gears, so they punished us by assigning us to Newport RI as the SWO School Ship for a few weeks. We did not gamble much in the wardroom, but I made a lot of money playing Poker in the 1st Class Mess and the CPO Mess. |
No |
Milcetich |
Mark |
Feb 1976 To August 1979 |
OC |
E5 |
No |
US |
Best ship ever served on under Capt. King. |
No |
Miller |
Wayne |
Sept 1965 To ??? 1968 |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
Right out of boot camp to the Ricketts to Porthsmith ship yard. Made good friends while on board, and had much fun with great memories, and NO REGRETS. |
No |
Miller |
Richard |
May 1966 To May 1968 |
E |
ETN3 |
No |
US |
Join the Navy and see the World. The two Med cruises I made certainly added to that claim. It also launched an electronics career that has spanned 42 years. Know as Terry Miller on board. |
No |
MILLER |
GEORGE |
April 1969 To October 1969 |
BM |
SN BM |
No |
US |
ALL THE GOOD TIMES ON THE SHIP PLUS THE LIBERTY. I ALSO ENJOYED THE PLACES WE VISITED.GUYS LIKE ROD AND BUFFING |
No |
miller |
joseph |
June 1987 To March 1989 |
b |
BT1 |
No |
US |
It was one of the greates time of my life. |
No |
Miller |
Jim |
Fall 1971 To Feb 1973 |
OC |
HM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Misiag |
John |
Jan 1966 To Aug 1968 |
OI |
PO3 |
No |
US |
The best time I had cruising the Med. Then there was the sun tanning sessions using butter as taning lotion. Or was it the card games we had while crossing to the Med. |
No |
Mitchell |
Robert |
July 1979 To May 1983 |
Nav |
LT |
No |
US |
|
No |
Mitchell |
Danny |
July 1970 To December 1973 |
Supply |
CS3 |
No |
US |
Went on board during the time of over haul in 1970 at Potsmouth Navel yard.Spent almost three and one half years on this ship. |
No |
Moenaert |
Richard |
August 1970 To August 1971 |
OC |
RM2 |
No |
US |
Our Med cruise in 1971 was great. You know you have reached the Med when you
pass THE ROCK, it was exciting. Than you made it to Naples and with extra time
off went to Rome, WOW was all I could say. That is until we got to Greece and
Athens. Walking through the ruins there was almost like walking into history,
you could almost feel the Army and the Senators and you were walking the same
stairs and roads that they did. This being my last cruise before separation,
I have to say this was almost the best. The best was a UNITAS IX cruise.
That was another ship though. The crew we had (enlisted & officers) really
blended together both on the shhip and liberty. This was a very memorable
cruise. |
No |
Montry |
Bruce |
Oct 1976 To Aug 1979 |
OI |
OS1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Moore |
james |
July 1964 ToSeptember 1964 |
E |
Ic2 |
No |
US |
You mentioned that there is a tour on the USS Barry. I was also on the Barry before commissioning the Biddle. Decomissioned the Biddle and recommisioned it the Claude V Ricketts Before finishing my duty on the USS NEW PORT NEWS, IN JAN 1965. ALSO i'M A PLANK OWNER OF THE BIDDLE.i DID THE SHAKE DOWN CRUISE TO GUANTANAMO BAY CUBA. WAS A SHIP MATE DURING THE CUBAN MISSLE CRISIS. Jim |
No |
Moore |
Duby |
November 1976 To September 1979 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
Great Ship, Great crew, Learned more from Montry and Laplante in CIC than any other duty station. Made me a better operator. Wouldn't trade my experiences onboard for anything. Remember the hurricane rescue of the Audry Ann? |
No |
Moosbrugger |
Fred |
December 1971 To July 1973 |
Sonar |
STG3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Morgan |
Tom |
April 1973 To April 1976 |
E |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Morgan |
Will |
May 1962 To May 1963 |
F |
Lt |
No |
US |
I was Missile Fire Control Officer and Plank Owner.
We had a great crew and I was able to convince the Exec to give my division "open gangway" if all the equipment was up and tested OK. I was an experienced DD Conning Officer and the Cuban Missile |
No |
Morris |
Steve |
Mar 74 To Mar 76 |
M |
MM3 |
No |
US |
I am very proud of my time onboard. It was a tough assignment. We were worked hard, very hard. Lot's of hours in Engineering. I enjoyed the ports and got to see part of the world. Enjoyed knowing my shipmates. If you were a shipmate during the |
No |
mueske |
Stanley |
feb 1980 To nov 1981 |
1st |
BMC |
No |
US |
we were on back to back stannavforlant cruise in 1980-1981 what a drunk time.ended up retired after 23 years. |
Yes |
Mullen |
Robert |
January 1975 To October 1977 |
Guns |
GMG4 |
No |
US |
I worked as a Gunners Mate...Good crew... |
No |
Muncher |
David |
Oct 1976 To July 1978 |
Weps |
GMM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Murphy |
Tom |
July 1970 To December 1971 |
1st |
LTJG |
No |
US |
Some great memories I still convey to friends. Finale Ligure was a highlight
celebrating St. Patrick's Day with shipmates and playing basketball, baseball &
softball against the town teams. Capt. Watson was terrific. |
No |
Murphy |
Bruce |
September 1976 To September 1979 |
FC |
FTM2 |
No |
US |
Have some great memories of my shipboard life. Looking to reestablish some great friendships left behind. |
No |
murphy |
richard |
October 1964 To August 1968 |
e |
bt5 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Murray |
George |
March 1974 To August 1974 |
M |
MM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Myers |
Brent |
December 1984 To December 1985 |
OI |
OS3 |
No |
US |
Loved my time aboard, my shipmates (especially those in OI Division) and all our adventures together... especially UNITAS XXVI and serving as the DESRON 23 Spanish interpreter |
No |
Myers |
Walter |
June 1963 To July 1966 |
3rd |
STG3 |
Yes |
US |
I came aboard the Biddle and stayed on after the recommissioning and participated in the Mixed Manning Demonstration. It was a wonderful and varied experience, one Ill never forget. |
No |
MYERS |
RONALD |
September 1977 To December 1981 |
R |
EMC |
No |
US |
|
No |
NASH |
LARRY |
MAY 1963 To NOV 1964 |
E |
IC3 |
Yes |
US |
LOVED THE SHIP, MY SHIPMATES, AND THE GREAT LIBERTIES WE ALL ENJOYED TOGETHER IN EUROPE |
No |
Nemechek |
Mike |
December 1975 To May 1979 |
NAV |
LTJG |
No |
US |
Fond memories, great friends to this day. I'll look forward to attending the reunion and spreading the word about the Big Nickel (we never called it that) to my shipmates. |
No |
Neuman |
Kirk |
July 1964 To March 1968 |
1st, OI |
RD2 |
Yes |
US |
Had a great time while on board. Was in 1st division
during the MMD and then moved to OI division where I worked
up to RD2 before transferring to Rosemount, Minnesota (Naval
Astronautics Group, Detachment Bravo) where I served out my
final 2 years before getting my discharge in April, 1970. I
stood more watch hours during my 2 years at NAG Det B then I
did during my entire 4 years on board the CVR. |
No |
Newhall |
Robert |
October 1984 To July 1989 |
A |
E4 MM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Newman |
Raymond |
Febuary 1985 ToJanuary 1986 |
OE |
ET1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Nichalson |
Dwight |
June 1984 To March 1988 |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Niswonger |
Timothy |
October 1986 To August 1989 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Noethen |
Dale |
October 1976 To January 1978 |
1st |
YNSN |
No |
US |
Great While it Lasted - Started out as 17yo Boot and ended up a shellback. |
No |
Norris |
Richard |
January 1979 To April 1984 |
B |
BT1 |
No |
US |
I severe aboard The Ricketts from Jan 79 until Apr 84, I have a lot of great memories of
my time on board, from Gitmo to the numerous med cruises and NATO tours, plus the
pleasure of serving with my brother FTG1 Mike Norris. And playing in the ships band on
both NATO tours! |
No |
Norris |
Michael |
April 1978 To March 1983 |
Gunnery |
FTG1 |
No |
US |
My first duty station and absolutely the best! Met a lot of great shipmates, saw the world and best of all, did it all with my brother, Richard Norris onboard (BT). we started the band "Stratus" that played in several NATO countries during those epic 1981 back to back 6 month long NATO cruises!! |
No |
nowicki |
wayne |
??? To - ??? |
oi |
os |
|
US |
|
No |
O'Connell |
Thomas |
Sept 1965 To Feb 1967 |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
The best part of my service time was on DDG5. The always haveing team spirit, working together taught me so much. The second part was the liberties in the med. Oh wow. Since then I am married, have a wonderful family, 3 girls and now 2 grand daughte |
No |
Odle |
Billy |
September 1963 To April 1966 |
MPA |
lLt |
Yes |
US |
Reported onboard September 1963 just in time for the med trip. Selected to stay onboard for Mixed Manning, which was an interesting tour. Was at her Decommissioning. Remained on active duty, Retiring in 1979 as a Commander. |
No |
Oglesby |
Don |
Febuary 1962 To July 1963 |
3rd |
ST1 |
No |
US |
Reported aboard as SOG2 from '23 school, Key West and left July '63 as ST1. Good duty, great crew. Got out as STC, '69, enlisted USCG June '71, retired Sept. '82, CWO3 Bosun. 23 years. 15 years Wisconsin State Patrol, Motor Carrier Inspector (Diesel Bear).
ASW Off was LT Snyder, STC Haygood, FTC Leidig, SO1 MacDonald, SO1 Stafford, SOG2 Pollock, SOG3 Schwartzenberger..... |
Yes |
Olavessen |
Leonard |
July 1975 To October 1978 |
Chief Engineer |
LCDR |
No |
US |
|
No |
Otto |
William |
July 1974 To October 1975 |
Supply |
MS2 |
No |
US |
Very different when I first reported aboard, came from the Springfield,Flagship of 6th fleet. For the first few meals thought I was still cooking for 1000 plus. Sure was hot and miserable in Gitmo. The syrup for the juice exploded in the forward supply |
No |
Owen |
Reginald |
May 1962 To October 1963 |
1st |
SN |
No |
US |
Plank Owner I was one of six Honer Gaurd to raise the first flag at the commishioning ceremonies. |
No |
Owens |
Leo |
January 1979 To March 1982 |
B, OI |
LT |
No |
US |
Served in the Ricketts through GTMO, Med/Mideast Deployment (Iran Crisis), & two SNFL deployments. Assigned to B Division and then OI & really enjoyed both experiences under Joe Gimma (CHENG) & Mike Goldman (OPS). Very hard & rewarding tour with a t |
No |
Oyler |
Calvin |
June 1979 To October 1983 |
E |
EM2 |
No |
US |
Out of three ships and one shore duty assignment the Ricketts was the best bar none. |
No |
Paddack |
Ronald |
January 1962 To July 1963 |
A |
MM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Paddack |
Laurence |
July 1963 To July 1964 |
missile officer |
ltjg |
No |
US |
I was the ships missile office and I was relieved by a German Naval Office, rank of Lt.. Don't remember the name of the officer. The captains name was Fortson , Thomas CDR(sp). I was on the Adams briefly (1 mo.?) and then to the DLG squadron leader which was the first all guided missile destroyer squadron, the USS Dewey (sp?), as the squadron Missile office. The Biddle was a beautiful riding ship except in plane guard and into the wallows of the North Atlantic. The missile crew scored a hit on a French drone while in casrep condition with the launcher down. The missile chief and his crew manually cranked the launcher and maintained elevation and long enough for me to get a firm lock on with the Tartar. The drone splashed. |
Yes |
Palmer |
James |
unknown unknown To unknown unknown |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
Great time on board, especially the UNITAS cruise around South America. That was most memorable for me...Panama Canal & becoming a Shellback... |
No |
panak |
richard |
August 1981 To October 1983 |
b |
bt3 |
No |
US |
looking back i wish i could remember more details.i remember the good guys in b division and engineering |
No |
PARKINSON |
RAYMOND |
MAY 1962 To JAN 1965 |
1ST |
SN |
Yes |
US |
I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR SOMETHING FROM MY SHIPMATES. |
No |
Parse |
Tim |
May 1980 To August 1983 |
M |
MM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
PARSONS |
JOHN |
December 1980 To June 1984 |
Supply |
MS3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Payne |
James |
January 1979 To May 1982 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Pederson |
Mark |
May 1986 To October 1988 |
E |
IC3 |
No |
US |
I remember one particular unrep in the Med, during a storm. I was standing in the stbd break when a wave came over the bow. I did not see the wave. One minute I was on my feet, the next minute I was on all fours 25-ft aft of my position and drench |
No |
Pendarvis |
Tom |
dec 1962 To jul 1963 |
1st |
sn |
No |
US |
I reported aboard the Biddle prior to starting service school. Told XO I knew electronics and Morse code, so he put me with the deck force. That turned out to be a blessing since I became a helmsman and got to see where we were and where bound. I thi |
No |
Perkins |
Dana |
Nov 1968 To Sept 1972 |
B |
BT3 |
No |
US |
I will remember my days on the Ricketts forever. Many names of those I knew still remain. What wonderful memories |
No |
PERRY |
EDWARD |
??? 1963 To ??? 1964 |
A |
IC3 |
Yes |
US |
Served on board while mixed crew was be established then was transferred to USS DALGHREN DLG-12 |
No |
Peterman |
Leslie |
July 1962 To March 1966 |
E on Biddle R on MMD |
IC 2 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Petitt |
William |
??? ???? To ??? 1968 |
1st |
E3 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
petrahai |
michael |
November 1979 To May 1980 |
2 |
gmg3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Petty |
Philip |
January 1967 To July 1967 |
1st |
SN |
No |
US |
|
No |
Peverly |
John |
August 1968 To Febuary 1972 |
G |
GMG3 |
No |
US |
USS Hoel DDG-13 (The first among the Best) Great Ship, alot of memories, Call or E-Mail me. The Third USS Hoel reunion will be in Everett Wash. 8/9/2013-8/12/2013 Call John Peverly for details (425) 335-4066. Hope to see you there. Lets have fun and tell a few lies. |
No |
PIPPIN |
JOHN |
July - Year - To - Month - 1968 |
Medical |
HM2 |
No |
US |
I remember flying from Roda, Spain to Genoa, Italy where the ship was
supposed to be. It wasn't, so I and another sailor took a train from Genoa to
Finale Ligure, Italy (Italian Riviera). We were anchored there for nine
glorious days. The captain and the mayor of the city were good friends, so we
were treated like royalty. I kid you not, the city even had a red carpet on
the beach to welcome us. The ship had just finished their Med cruise, so we
were on our way back to the states. I think it was during that return that we
encountered a large group of Russian trawlers. We really didn't know what to
expect but all turned out ok. I was only on-board for about a year. Near the
end of my duty I re-upped for four more years and two weeks later I married
the love of m |
No |
Pizzola |
Michael |
Oct 81 To Feb 85 |
Navigation |
YN3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Plantenberg |
Thomas |
July 1970 To December 1971 |
X |
PN2 |
No |
US |
CVR was my first ship, and like a few others mentioned, on my first voyage we lost Chief Sutten. Nonetheless it was a tremendous experience that shaped my life. I had a deal with the CO to publish "The Ricketts Rag." Two exceptional artists - Steve Martish and Ed Crosby, made the "Rag" what it was. We did some fun stuff, like held a cockroach contest (Ensign Beasley is not a cockroach and no points will be awarded...) and a Chief Brunner Look Alike contast which Commodore Jex won (they really did look alike..) After I was discharged I got a degree in journalism and worked for the Milwaukee Journal. Rejoined the reserves and became a PAO. Ended my Navy career of 38 years in 2007
|
No |
Pope |
Johnny |
August 1983 To October 1987 |
A |
MM3 |
No |
US |
Still with the navy. Oldest active-duty navy person at my command here in Yokosuka,Japan. |
No |
Porter |
Roy |
June 1981 To May 1984 |
Fox |
GMM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Potter |
Bruce |
May 1981 To Dec 1985 |
M |
MM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Poynter |
Terry |
April 1983 To March 1986 |
1st |
BMSN |
No |
US |
|
No |
preston |
jim |
December 1977 To August 1980 |
r |
ht3 |
No |
US |
Ht's home of the miracle workers |
No |
Privett |
Tom |
??? 1985 To ??? 1988 |
G |
GMG1 |
No |
US |
My third ship I served on and I think the best. |
No |
Puls |
David |
May 1984 To April 1989 |
M Div |
MM2 |
|
US |
|
No |
Quirk |
Larry |
??? 1988 To ??? 1989 |
A |
MM3 |
No |
US |
Decom Crew. Retired MM1. |
No |
RADZIEWICZ |
WILLIAM |
June 1970 To September 1970 |
B |
BT 2 |
No |
US |
WENT ABOARD WHEN SHE WAS IN THE YARDS IN PORTSMOUTH VA GOT AN 3 MONTH EARLY OUT .. WHEN THE NAVY WAS IN THE REDUCTION OF FORCES.. MY OLD SHIP WAS THE RICH DD 820 JUST ACROSS THE PIER FROM THE CLAUDE V ..SERVED 3 YEARS ON HER..AS I GROW OLDER .. THE GOOD MEMMORYS ARE COMEING BACK THANKS I HOPE YOU ACCEPT THIS SHORT TIME ER INTO YOUR ASOCIATION William Rasziewicz BT2 foward fireroom |
No |
Raines |
Patrick |
June 1974 To December 1965 |
R |
FN |
Yes |
United Kingdom |
Enjoyed every minute. |
No |
Rains |
Michael |
January 1987 To September 1989 |
Fox |
FC3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Rand |
Raymond |
??? 1979 To ??? 1983 |
OE |
ET2 |
No |
US |
|
Yes |
Revaitis |
Michael |
October 1968 To March 1970 |
OP |
YM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Rhein |
Peter |
September 1974 To June 1978 |
E |
LTJG |
No |
US |
These words might seem like code to most but many will understand: socks, apple, wedge, pen knife, knots, anchor chain, wardroom pollywog. |
No |
Rhodes |
Dusty |
Feb. 1977 To Aug. 1980 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Riccardi |
Albert |
January 1970 To November 1972 |
Engineering |
YN3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
richard |
dudley |
??? 1977 To may 1981 |
fox |
ftm2 |
No |
US |
Served as guided missile radar tech in the 51c/d radar room on the 01 level. We sailed the med, indian ocean, north atlantic, caribbean and south atlantic |
No |
Ridgeway |
Claude |
November 1970 To January 1972 |
2nd |
GMG3 |
No |
US |
I had a good experience on board. I reenlisted so I could attend school at Great Lakes. I reenlisted with a friend by the name of Dan Duncan. Wonder where he is? |
No |
Riley |
Jack |
May 1962 To November 1963 |
OC |
YN3 |
No |
US |
Orginal plank owner of the USS Biddle. |
No |
Riley |
Denis |
Febuary 1971 To March 1972 |
E |
LT |
No |
US |
250 characters does not come close to what would be neede to describe that single year on the CVR. Nonetheless, I served with many fine men especially Capt. John Watson. |
No |
Ritter |
Barry |
September 1964 To Febuary 1966 |
OE |
ETN3 |
Yes |
US |
It was good duty - especially when visiting participating countries. |
No |
Rival |
Joseph |
June 1970 To December 1972 |
AS |
STG2 |
No |
US |
Enjoyed my time on board, especially the North Atlantic cruise in '72.
Never knew you could parallel park a destroyer but the Captain did just that.
Made some really good friends that I hope I can get in contact with soon. My
time aboard really went a long way in helping me to grow. |
No |
Rivera |
Luis |
November 1973 To August 1976 |
B |
BT 3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Roads |
Steve |
September 1979 To October 1983 |
Weapons |
FTM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Roads |
Steve |
Sep 1979 To Oct 1983 |
Weapons |
FTM2 |
|
US |
"Me Ship's Captain" + really rotten eggs |
No |
Roeling |
Jim |
March 1988 To October 1989 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Rogers |
Daniel |
Oct 1968 To Oct 1969 |
AS |
STG2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Rogus |
David |
- Month - 1969 To - Month - 1970 |
ENG |
LTJG |
No |
US |
Left Ricketts for Viet Nam in January 1970. After that tour in the Third Coastal Zone served two tours with the Brazilian Navy out of Rio de Janeiro. Then N2 with COMPHIBRON 5 out of San Diego. Left Navy as LCDR to join the Foreign Service. |
No |
Roloson |
Lawrence |
July 1985 To July 1989 |
Ops |
SM2 |
No |
US |
i remember running around being wild and drunk most of the time. |
No |
Romanoff |
Stephen |
May 1989 To October 1989 |
Supply |
DK1 |
No |
US |
Served as the last DK onboard the Ricketts until final Decommission on October 31, 1989. |
No |
Rooney |
George |
Febuary 1968 ToMay 1968 |
OE |
ETN3 |
No |
US |
my wife died in September 2010. my other email address
grooney1710@comcast.net |
No |
Rorman |
Mike |
December 1979 To August 1982 |
1st |
BM3 |
No |
US |
Served in Persian Gulf in 1979-80 then back to back 6 month tours with NATO in Europe in 80-81. I was proud to have served on the Ricketts with such great shipmates! |
No |
Rotz |
Bob |
March 1978 To July 1981 |
AS |
LT |
No |
US |
|
No |
Ruiz |
Domingo |
PRECOM To July 1967 |
B |
BT1 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
runyon |
doug |
march 1964 To june 1967 |
OI |
RD2 |
Yes |
US |
GREW UP AND LEARNED RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCIPLINE . ENJOYED THE TRAVEL, MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND LEARNING ABOUT DIFFERENT CULTURES DURING MMD. THEN ENJOYED GETTING OUT AND RETURNING TO GOOD OLD GEORGIA. TRULY A CHANGED PERSON .(FOR THE BETTER) |
No |
Russell |
Terry |
- Month - 1985 To - Month - 1987 |
Fox |
FCM3 |
No |
US |
I enjoyed my time aboard the boat, loved (and miss) being at sea. Met some fine men, and a few jerks - they know the difference. Was aboard for Gitmo shakedown, saw my first iguana up close and personal (Man! those things can climb!), also suffered what felt like 3rd degree burn from the sun on rock beach. My wcs had me "hide" in a fan room for three days while I recovered... All in all, a very happy time in my life. o7 (salute) to all my shipmates. |
No |
Rutter |
Michael |
- Month - - Year - To - Month - - Year - |
3rd |
GMM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Ryan |
Frank |
July 1964 To July 1966 |
1st |
Seaman |
Yes |
US |
can't believe it's was 50 years ago |
No |
salem |
richard |
June 1964 To March 1967 |
1 st |
sn |
Yes |
US |
some of the best times of my life (I GREW UP) |
No |
Sanders |
Darryel |
March 1986 To August 1989 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
Serving on board the "Big Nickle" was the best time of my life! I miss all of the OS's that I served with. |
No |
Sapp |
William |
Febuary 1982 To November 1985 |
1st |
SN |
No |
US |
|
No |
Schaefer |
Hewitt |
November 1973 To May 1974 |
OI |
EW2 |
No |
US |
Came on board in Greece, left to go back to school as we went into dry-dock. |
No |
Schaller |
Micheal |
April 1977 To November 1982 |
WEPS |
FCCS |
No |
US |
I was a menmber of the Ricketts Selected Reserve unit from the Naval Reserve Center in Lacrosse, WI from 1977 to the Ricketts decommisioning. I did many two day and two or three week training periods on the Ricketts. |
No |
Schindler |
Scott |
??? 1986 To ??? 1989 |
AS |
STG3 |
No |
US |
I remember the break downs fondly, once we busted down in cuba, rammed the dock hard and stayed in port for a week drinking up a storm at the Blue Karib bar 1st and last time i had Scotch |
No |
Schneider |
Bill |
April 1979 To March 1981 |
A |
MM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Schultz |
Edward |
August 1963 To October 1964 |
OC |
RM2 |
Yes |
US |
I was aboard for the mixed manning crew, recommissioning. I served in two DD/DDRs, an LSD, and two CVAs in my career. By far USS Biddle/CVR was my favorite ship,right size, great crew and CO CDR Fortson, as leading radioman with a great radio shack. |
No |
Schumacher |
Troy |
??? 1986 To ??? 1989 |
E |
em3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Schwartzenberger |
John |
May 1962 To to |
Sonar |
SOG3 |
No |
US |
Would like to add comment later. |
No |
Schweiger |
Frank |
December 1986 To October 1989 |
Sonar |
STG2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Scintilla |
Ronald |
May 1988 To October 1989 |
X |
HM1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Scott |
Vane |
June 1977 To October 1978 |
AS |
TM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Sedlacek |
Gene |
April 1988 To October 1989 |
S1 |
SK3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
selman |
robert |
September 1983 To March 1985 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Sencindiver |
Gary |
August 1983 To January 1987 |
E |
EM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
SEVCIK |
GEORGE |
MAY 1962 To AUG 1964 |
OPERATIONS |
RM2 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Sharkey |
Guy |
- Month - 1979 To - Month - 1984 |
B |
BT1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Shaw |
Jay |
June 1972 To July 1972 |
Midshipman |
MIDN1 |
No |
US |
Made my 1st Class Midshipman cruise on the Ricketts, from Norfolk to Copenhagen, July 1972. |
No |
Shea |
Mark |
June 1970 To November 1973 |
G |
GMG3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
sheets |
mark |
June 1977 To May 1981 |
G |
GMG3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Sheridan |
Thomas |
Jun 1980 To Aug 1981 |
CO |
CDR |
No |
US |
what a fabulous crew |
No |
Shield |
Albert |
June 64 To Dec 65 |
ET |
ETRSN |
Yes |
United Kingdom |
They could be incriminating and I don't want Bill Kelly getting back at me |
No |
shirey senior |
howard |
May 1975 To November 1979 |
Fox |
FTMC |
No |
US |
Of five ships and a bit over 14 years of sea duty, the Claude V was my favorite tour. Good ship and a
great crew... |
No |
shivers |
larry |
August - Year - To- Month - - Year - |
m |
fn |
No |
US |
|
No |
Sike |
Bradley |
October 1976 To December 1979 |
E |
EMC |
No |
US |
I had a great E Division crew and made Chief thanks to them. Captain King was the
best. I made my first Med cruise and is was outstanding. |
Yes |
Simmons |
Ronald |
May 1979 To April 1983 |
B |
BT3 |
No |
US |
The Ricketts is something I will never forget. The good times and the hard work. Probably more hard work than good times. If you know what I mean. Like back to back North Atlantic cruises. :) |
No |
skrivanek |
frank |
June 1966 To March 1968 |
OI |
RD3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Slack |
Carl |
Sept 1963 To Sept 1968 |
2nd |
FTM1 |
Yes |
US |
Served five years on DDG 5 and five years on DEG 5. Ten years of my navy career. Both 5's were great ship. I feel that a lot of my success in the navy was because of my tour on The Big Nickel. Advanced 11 paygrades in the navy. |
Yes |
Smith |
Mark |
March 1983 To October 1987 |
OI |
EW3 |
No |
US |
It was an experience I will never forget. I met a group of outstanding sailors and people. I enjoyed my time aboard doing a job that I liked and became good at. I loved all of the travel and the different countries we visited. I became a shellback aboard this ship. |
No |
Smith |
Mark |
June 1982 To June 1984 |
AS |
GMT1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Smith |
Tanis |
June 1968 To September 1971 |
B |
BT 3 |
No |
US |
Came on board shortly after CVR returned from Med cruse. Was assigned to
the forward fire room. I remember working with Mike Dolan on the ACC systems
both in the fire room along with the repair shack. I also worked closely with
ED Wilson in the oil king and water king shack. Just before leaving the
Ricketts I worked with the 3M privative maintenance system. |
No |
Smith |
Brooke |
August 1970 To August 1972 |
OI |
OS3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Smith |
Gary |
June 1966 To October 1968 |
B |
BTFN |
No |
US |
|
Yes |
Sneed |
Dewey |
June 1977 To June 1980 |
1st |
sn |
No |
US |
I had a great time onboard the ricketts.I went alot of places and seen alot of what has made me who i am today.I would realy enjoy meeting up with fellow shipmates. Please call or text anytime . |
No |
Snouffer |
Robert |
- Month - 1987 To - Month - 1988 |
Fox |
GMM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Snowdon |
James |
Nov 1974 To April 1977 |
oc |
rm3 |
No |
US |
The Belknap was the worst, droping the load off the coast of greece was bad.. But listening the Capt Powers play that damm harmonica... Made A life long friend RMSA Freddie Hamm.. I Have lots of photos of those days... |
No |
Snyder |
John |
August 1972 To June 1974 |
ON/OC |
SM3 |
No |
US |
Interesting times. Interesting people. Interesting ports for a city kid from Philly. As the years go by
the memories become richer and the telling of sea stories more glorious.
|
No |
Spickler |
Rich |
March 1976 To June 1979 |
Weapons |
FTM2 |
No |
US |
Have many fond memories, and seem to have forgotten any bad ones. The South American Cruise was probably the most fun. Probably because we crossed the equator the second time in 2 years. Much more fun the second time than the first. I felt sorry |
No |
Stahl |
Thomas |
August 1982 To September 1985 |
E |
IC3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Starr |
Kevin |
March 1987 To April 1990 |
M |
MM3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Stavers |
David |
December 1968 To May 1972 |
Operations |
RM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Steen |
John |
January 1984 To October 1986 |
S1 |
SK3 |
No |
US |
Very fun! Unitas 85 was the best cruise of my career. |
No |
Steer |
Richard |
- Month - - Year - To October 1977 |
M |
MM2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Stehley |
Stephen |
January 1974 To August 1977 |
B |
Bt2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Steil |
Alan |
Nov 1965 To Dec 1967 |
m |
mm3 |
No |
US |
Mustered the Mixed manned crew off.Spent 6 mos in shippyard followed by a Med cruise and some short term stuff in between.
Overall a great experience. |
No |
steinhorst |
lester |
January 1968 To April 1968 |
b |
seaman |
No |
US |
a great time in the "med" |
No |
stephens |
barry |
Oct 1983 To Nov 1986 |
Fox |
FC2 |
No |
US |
First duty station after schools. Fond memories! |
No |
Sterner |
Chris |
Jul 1963 To Jun 1964 |
OC |
RM3 |
No |
US |
This was my first duty station. Great Med. cruise. Lucky to have my brother on board. |
No |
Steurer |
George |
August 1974 To September 1975 |
FOX |
FTCS |
No |
US |
I served on board as the Senior Enlisted Advisor under Captain Powers during my last year prior to my retirement. |
No |
Stidham |
Danny |
July 1974 To August 1976 |
M |
MM2 |
No |
US |
participant of the USS Belknap/Kennedy collission....need
record info
|
No |
Stottlemyer |
Rex |
October 1980 To April 1984 |
OC |
RM1 |
No |
US |
Great ship and great crew. B-T-B SNFL cruises in 1981, followed by NNSY, GTMO, and
then to the MED and off the coast of Beirut. |
No |
Stovall |
Don |
Febuary 1983 To May 1986 |
Oc |
Rm3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Straub |
Mark |
September 1980 To January 1984 |
B |
BT3 |
No |
US |
Mostly a great learning experience for such a young man.Seen many exciting countries and met some great people.There is some things I regret and wish I was more mature to handle things.I wouldn't trade the good times,sites and knowledge from a grea |
No |
Straub |
John |
December 1983 To April 1989 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
Everyone knows me by "Chris", really had an overall great time onboard, met some great shipmates, and seen amazing sights around the world, even became a SHELLBACK in 85. |
No |
Strom |
Dan |
Jun 67 To Nov 68 |
s |
sk3 |
No |
US |
An expierence you don't appreciate until years later. |
No |
sturm |
craig |
May 1962 To October 1964 |
E |
EN2 |
Yes |
US |
Some of the fondest memories of my life, with the greatest guys on this earth! |
No |
Suchocki |
Thomas |
Febuary 1962 To December 1966 |
B |
BT1 |
Yes |
US |
Best THING happened to me was being on this ship and all the good shipmates I
had. This tour of duty was the best I had my entire Navy career |
Yes |
SUNKLE |
DAVID |
January 1961 To November 1970 |
ENG |
MM1 |
Yes |
US |
REALLY ENJOYED THE CRUISE. VERY FINE CREW. DID NOT LAST LONG ENOUGH |
No |
Svoboda |
Dennis |
November 1975 To August 1980 |
Fox |
GMM2 |
No |
US |
I came onboard just after CVR returned from the Med cruise that the
Belknap incident happened. Many good memories. I have to agree with
Rich Spickler. The South American cruise was great. I remember body
surfing in Rio! |
No |
Sweeney |
Tom |
November 1979 To June 1982 |
OI |
OS3 |
No |
US |
I have many memories from the gulf to our Nato cruises.
Prouded to have served with so many fine sailors.
My kids get a kick out of my cruise book pictures etc |
No |
swingle |
john |
May 1981 To May 1984 |
1st,med |
sn |
No |
US |
First ship of my 21 yr career--saw her in Portsmouth Va in dry dock after returning from the 1st Gulf
War-- on her way out. Great memories, great crew. |
No |
Tarver |
Hazie |
September 1988 To October 1989 |
OC |
RM2 |
No |
US |
I was a member of the Decom crew. |
No |
Taylor |
Eric |
- Month - 1985 To - Month - 1985 |
Eng |
FA |
No |
US |
|
No |
Terlouw |
Michael |
??? 1974 To ??? 1978 |
Navigation |
YN3 |
No |
US |
Onboard Ricketts from 74-78 and have never worked with better people anywhere since. Played in CVR band with FTM2 Morin,SK2 Swimp, etc. Can't forget Belknap, Wimmer's jokes, or Shellback initiation. Wish I'd been more squared away in those days, bu |
No |
Tessier |
Robert |
August 1985 To Febuary 1987 |
1st |
SN |
No |
US |
|
No |
Teters |
Gary |
July 1972 To May 1974 |
OE |
ETN2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Theuret |
Gene |
May 1962 To July 1964 |
OC |
SM2 |
No |
US |
I'm a plank owner. I had a great time serving abord the USS Biddle... We had a great crew both enlisted and officers. |
No |
Thomka |
Charles |
December 1966 To June 1967 |
E |
ET3 |
No |
US |
The one thing I REALLY remember is the "Azores Oil Spill" we (the shipboard oil
people) created by accidently pushing the oil we were taking on while tied up at
the pier, overnight, and pumping it directly into the bay at the same time. The
next 36 hours we did a whole lot of cleanup. What a mess! A blackeye definitely
for the captain, and the people involved. But, at least, the crew got new clothes
out of it, to replace what we used during the cleanup. |
No |
Thompson |
Michael |
??? 1974 To ??? 1976 |
E |
EM3 |
No |
US |
Was aboard 74 to 76 for 2 med cruises, gitmo and dry dock in the shipyards. Was on board during the Belknap rescue,a night I will never forget. |
No |
Thompson |
Robert |
January 1973 To October 1976 |
E |
IC2 |
No |
US |
I was on board for 2 med cruses, a Gitmo, the Portsmouth shipyard.
Was onboard for the Belknap incident(what a night!) |
No |
Thurlby |
Rodney |
June 1967 To June 1971 |
BT3 |
BT3 |
No |
US |
|
Yes |
Timm |
Danny |
Nov 1965 To April 1968 |
OI |
RD2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Titus |
Joe |
August 1965 To November 1968 |
Fox |
SN |
No |
US |
Enjoyed my time on the ship |
No |
TODHUNTER |
REX |
March 1979 ToDecember 1979 |
bt |
bt1 |
No |
US |
I was of the privlaged that went to Mombasa twice we had almost complete crew change over which was pretty cool even though I was on restriction the whole time there for putty a bottle wiskey in my standup locker for one of my buddies which really sucked but when we left port I had more pot than anyone was getting from garbage scowl but really wanted to go golfing as gain there and of course the Florida club LOL THAT PLACE IS WORLD FAMOUS SERIOUS and of course Pakistan then the shit hit the fan and we were off the coast of Iran up till 4 off is got heliod off went to Bahrain flew civilian strip everything military off us and flew to new York I think alsup and 2 others forget but the party was on in n.y. Nervous going thru customs in ny but they just military yes sir go on thru little did |
No |
Tolman |
Richaed |
January 1971 To March 1975 |
Fox |
FTM2 |
No |
US |
YeeeeHaw! |
No |
Tomlinson |
Gary |
May 1962 To September 1963 |
oc |
Rm2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Toye |
William |
August 1965 To August 1968 |
E |
IC3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Trawick |
Benton |
May 1987 To October 1989 |
A,E,R, OI |
LT |
No |
US |
|
No |
Truchanowicz |
Edward |
Oct 1965 To Oct 1967 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
Yes |
Tuck |
Michael |
October 1975 To June 1980 |
OC |
SM2 |
No |
US |
3 Meds during 5 year tour. Rescue ship for USS Belknap (CG-26) after its collision with the USS Kennedy (CV-67). Went to Persian Gulf right after Iranian Hostage Crisis for intel and air protection. Did our overhaul at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. |
No |
Turner |
Richard |
January 1977 To January 1979 |
G |
FTG1 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Turner |
Dave |
July 1978 To January 1981 |
OC |
RMC |
No |
US |
|
No |
Turner |
William |
September 1965 To September 1968 |
E |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
Yes |
Turner |
Richard |
??? 1981 To ??? 1985 |
E |
EM1 |
No |
US |
Loved the ship Great crew-always wanted Blue Nose---got it
thanks to all that served on her. |
No |
Turrell |
Brian |
June 1964 To Dec 1965 |
E |
MMC |
Yes |
United Kingdom |
A unique experience that very few navy men will experience. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It taught me that navy men the world over have very much in common. |
No |
Tyack |
Bill |
Jan 1975 To Sept 1977 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Tzikakis |
George |
July 1964 To December 1964 |
E |
EM1 |
Yes |
Greece |
I had a wonderful time and good experience too . My best wishes to all crew
members. |
No |
Van Pamel |
Joe |
September 1980 To June 1985 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
spent almost five years on Biddle in fwd. fireroom. met lots of good people and made alot of good friends. that was the best part. |
No |
vance |
jimmie |
October 1983 ToApril 1984 |
AER |
EM2 |
No |
US |
not sure about dates. have to dig out my cruise book. fighting the va cuz they say my service record doesnt reflect we were in granada and beruit 83-84. any suggestions appreciated, turn to you mutts! |
No |
Vanderbilt |
Gilbert |
July 1966 To March 1967 |
Deckforce |
SN |
No |
US |
Served on the deckforce ended up
as a Hospital Corpsman
Stricker.Left and went to Hospital
Corpsman School. Went on to serve
at Navy Hospital on Long Island.
After six months went to serve on
USS Annapolis (AGMR-1) over in
VietNam. I separated and continued
with the reserves. I eventually
retired from the US Army as a SFC
Medical Platoon Sgt. |
No |
Varichak |
Mike |
October 1985 To December 1988 |
B |
BT3 |
No |
US |
Had good times while in port.. not so good times while at sea! :) |
No |
Vloyanetes |
John |
April 1980 To June 1983 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Walker |
Billy |
June 1980 To May 1982 |
OP |
HMC |
No |
US |
Served with three other Walkers (2 Chiefs, and 1 2nd Class), whose ratings were
BTC,Senior Chief (MR),do not remember 2nd Class' rating, Cmdr Sheridan was the CO
at that time. We did back-to-back NATO cruises due to the relieving ship, Richard
L. Page, breakdown. Retired in 1982 while ship was at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
undergoing normal scheduled repairs. |
No |
Walker |
Jeffery |
September 1986 To March 1989 |
Admin |
PN3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Wallace |
Tom |
Jan 1975 To July 1976 |
E |
MM3 |
No |
US |
Didn't know how great I had it. |
No |
Walton |
Matthew |
October 1981 To November 1984 |
OS DIVISION |
RM2 |
No |
US |
Toured on the CVR 1981 -1984, my memories are forever etched in my mind and, the friendships made will never be forgotten.
Would be nice to find my friend and shipmates RM3 Paul Ouellette, who served with us!
I served from November 1981 to November 1984 with some of the finest individual's I'd ever met, since or before. I miss them all and think of them often, I truly wish every one of you the very best!!
It was a trip, to say the least : )
Matt Walton, RM2
(One of the 'Med Head's) |
No |
walton |
willie |
January 1971 To October 1974 |
1st |
sn |
No |
US |
|
No |
Warren |
Tom |
October - Year - To- Month - - Year - |
1st |
76135 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Weber |
Richard |
jan 1968 To jan 1970 |
radio |
pc3 |
No |
US |
Was postal clerk on board from Jan 68 to jan 70. Was in radio division and was good shipmate with RM2 Charles King who I email with currently. Had great time on MED cruise and the NATO gathering of the different ships of all countries in England. |
No |
Welch |
John |
August 1977 To November 1979 |
OI |
EW2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Weldon |
Jeffrey |
Febuary 1982 To Febuary 1984 |
OI |
OS2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Wellbrock |
Eckhard |
Jun 1964 To Dec 1965 |
N |
QM2 |
Yes |
Germany |
|
No |
Westbrook |
shawn |
March 1986 To September 1989 |
1st |
bm2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Whitaker |
Billie |
May 1962 To November 1964 |
OC |
SM3 |
Yes |
US |
I went to Newport, RI for precom school, then to Philadelpia and went aboard the Biddle. Started out on 1st div., in charge of the boatsman locker, how borning. Next to the signal bridge with a great bunch of guys. I think about those days quite of |
No |
Widtfeldt |
Mark |
March 1975 To June 1978 |
R |
HT2 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Williams |
Howard |
Oct 1965 To Apr 1968 |
OI |
RD2 |
No |
US |
Great memories of a great group of sailors. Can be contacted @ hobbie596@sbcglobal.net |
No |
Williams |
Steve |
September 1980 To Febuary 1982 |
E |
BTFN |
No |
US |
|
No |
Willson jr |
Edward |
- Month - 1968 To - Month - 1971 |
B |
BT3 |
No |
US |
l worked in the fw fireroom then was oil and waterking |
No |
wilson |
ronnie |
September 1964 To September |
1st |
sn |
Yes |
US |
I enjoyed the mixed man cruise. I reenlisted to have another good cruise,and got a mine sweeper out of Charleston, S.C. |
No |
Wimmer |
John |
June 1975 To August 1979 |
B |
BT2 |
No |
US |
I was there November of 1975 to put out the Belknap. Well ... actually, I was in
the Aft Boiler Room at the time, but managed to get to the mess deck in time to
see some of the men brought over from the fire. It was pretty terrible. |
No |
Wise |
Wayde |
??? 1962 To ??? 1964 |
Boilerman |
BT3 |
No |
US |
Went to precom school in Rhode Island.Went on the shakedown cruse.Was in the cuban blockaid. Did a mediteranian cruse.Was in the aft boiler room.Was stationed out of Norfolk Va. |
No |
Witten |
Charles |
May 1985 To August 1987 |
Weapons Officer |
LT |
No |
US |
18month tour ended up being 15months with TWO successful annual NTPIs! |
No |
Woebkenberg |
Thomas |
Oct 1963 To Nov 1965 |
Fox |
FTM2 |
Yes |
US |
Unforgettable experience |
No |
Wofford |
John |
Sept 1963 To May 1967 |
1st |
BM3 |
Yes |
US |
Fresh from boot camp, big, young and kind of stupid, destined to be a Bosun's Mate. Four years, lots of memories/sea stories, fading with time. |
No |
Wolters |
Thomas |
July 1967 To May 1968 |
E |
ETN3 |
No |
US |
My time on the CVR was some of the best I experienced during my 4 years of active service. I worked with a great crew and made some good friends. I wouldn't trade any of those memories for anything. The Med. cruise of '68 is a memory I treasure and share with my family. |
No |
Wooley |
Charles |
January 1971 To July 1971 |
O C |
RM3 |
No |
US |
Some great guys. High points: Never will forget the Kithira Anchorage harassment on July 12, 1971. It was great! I think that the message from Soviet ship was ?Your maneuvering is too close to be polite. Off with you?. New Captain made it happen. Enjoyed winning a chess game against the Commodore's staff officer that had beat him. Remember winning the pot in a poker game. I kept getting winning hands - not because of my skill. It was real easy. I never played again, because it would be that easy to lose. Enjoyed Athens! On leave Jan. 15th, 1st child was born Jan. 16th, back to ship the 25th, and we sailed on the 29th. Think we were were delayed 1 day due to bad weather. |
No |
Wuttke |
Dieter |
May 1964 To Dec 1965 |
B |
FN |
Yes |
Germany |
|
No |
Wyatt |
Leroy |
Feb 1962 To March 1964 |
E |
Em 3 |
No |
US |
If you know who I am ,you know what I did! |
No |
wyatt |
leroy |
- Month - - Year - To - Month - - Year - |
e |
em3 |
No |
US |
I was on ship February of 1962 to march of 1964. |
No |
Yates |
David |
Oct 84 To Aug 87 |
M |
MM3 |
No |
US |
Unitas '85 |
No |
yeastedt |
freddie |
June 1980 To September 1982 |
e |
po 2 |
No |
US |
s.n.f.atlantic 1981. |
No |
Yount |
Thomas |
January 1981 To July 1983 |
R |
BT3 |
No |
US |
|
No |
Zacofsky |
Walter |
June 1982 To September 1985 |
A Gang |
EN3 |
No |
US |
It was one of my hardest, but most memorable sea tour. Made the rest of my career
seem like a cake walk, the best crew also which made the time go by quicker.
Beirut definitely helped with what we were doing, and bad to the bone theme song
said it all! |
No |
Zandstra |
Randall |
Oct 1971 To June 1974 |
OI |
RD2 |
No |
US |
Great ship, had a great time on the North Atlantic cruise, |
No |
Zapp |
Dieter |
July 1964 To December 1965 |
Fox |
FTM2 |
Yes |
US |
|
No |
Zawistowski |
William |
January 1983 ToJanuary 1986 |
Fox |
FTMC |
No |
US |
Hello Shipmates. Some of the best times I've had in the Navy were aboard the CVR. I liked it so much I came back twice. I almost made it a third time but my buddy Mike took the orders ahead of me. Looking forward to getting reacquainted with old shipmates and meeting some new ones. |
No |
Zimmer |
Alan |
July 1966 To June 1968 |
1st |
YN3 |
No |
US |
Two great Med cruises. Enjoyed revisiting some of the ports with my wife years later. Great
camaraderie the entire two years on board. I enjoy showing friends pictures of the ship rolling in bad
seas and fortunately being able to boast not getting seasick.
|
No |
Zukowski |
Thomas |
May 1962 To Nov 1964 |
1st |
SN |
Yes |
US |
I had a great time on and off the ship with a great bunch of guys.Things made a lasting impression on me for the rest of my life and still have Chuck Ketteringham as a long time shipmate. |
Yes |