This is a list of Crew Members afterThis 1968
(From E-Mail sent to me)
| Donald Glassmeyer RD2 glassmeyer@fuse.net Home page |
I flew to Yokusuka, Japan where the Waddell was home ported in October, '68 and stayed with her until she returned to San Diego in'70 I then transferred to Nav Adv Group, Military Assistance Command in S.VN. I was an RD2 when I left the Waddell. |
| Raymond Wolfe FTGC (Chuck) Rt 1 Box 19B Burden KS. 679019 RayCharles@sktc.net |
I served from July 1974 through April 1980. I was 'G' Division Chief, CMA and 3-M coordinator during that time. |
| Albert C. Cameron PN3 Little Rock, AR ccalbert@webtv.net |
Onboard from 1986-89 during the "Insane McClane"era. Had some real good times and great memories. Would love to hear from old shipmates. |
| Richard A. Cooper richard.a.cooper@boeing.com |
I served onboard the Warship Waddell as a deck ape from 1979 to 1984. Made two West-Pacs including seeing the I.O. One as a WOG and one as a Shellback. |
| Glen P. Sando sandogp@anubis.network.com |
I served on the Waddell from Sept. 1970 to Sept. 1972 or thereabouts, including a WESTPAC cruise. Like most destroyers, we alternated between gunline, plane guard, and communications duties off of Vietnam. We also made a strange side trip to Ethiopia. |
| Kenny Armenta Albuquerque, NM. Kenny40177@aol.com |
I was a Radioman 3rd Class
onboard USS Waddell from 1978 to 1982. I live in Orlando, FL. now, and it would be great
to hear from anyone I knew during that time. I had some real good friends that I would
like to find. (send Email) I can't believe it. I remenber those parties in Bremerton. I was a RM3 on the Waddell from 79 to 82. Those were some great years. I made two WestPac's, one before we went to Bremerton in 79I think it was, and one after in 81. Oh man...Subic Bay...enough said. And Pattaya Beach..yeaaaa...that place was outstanding. All the Stereo equipment I bought in Sasebo still works great. Damn, that was almost 20 years ago. I was thinking about those day, and how cool it would be to get in touch with some of my friends, like PC2 Bruce Adams, QM3 Steve Starr, PCSN Lyle Novotny, RMSN Charlie "Okie" Rankin, QM3 Jim Newman...remember the time at that place in Pusan, Korea Jim..haaaaa. And OS2 Demarsico, OS3 Edwards, EW2 Quimayousie, RM3 Tim Ellis...I could go on forever. If any of you guys ever read this, Email me ok. I am originally from Albuquerque, N.M. When I got out of the Navy, I moved back to Albuquerque, and got a job with Mountain Bell. That was 17 years ago, and many changes. (AT&T now, since the breakup in 84) |
| Gary Edstrom GBE@PrimeNet.Com |
I just came upon your home page while surfing are the Web. I was an Electronics Technician aboard the Waddell from March 1975 through January 1976. I was curious about what had happened to my ship and decided to search the Web. |
| Jack Crumbaugh GRUSOO@UP.NET |
Served onboard from Sep 86-Mar 88, OS1, Spent three Years building air compressors in Sidney, Then joined the U.S. Coast Guard in April 91. Spent three years in Miami working with customs, DEA, FBI. The unit (C3I) Was decommisioned in 94. I have been here in Sault STE Marie, Michigan since and will be here for at least two more years. |
| Roy Hansen, RM3 wizard@alaska.net Home Town Page |
I served on her in 1969-70 or so (I'll check my records and repost the exact dates). Was curious what happened to the old girl and searched the net for her. I was fameous for the "crow" on my ammo loading party dungarhauls... it was an eagle carrying a 5" projectile. Got in trouble for that more than once. Remember; dont be last, or you get the MAGAZINE! Now days, I work for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in Valdez where I repair and maintain the Computers and data systems used to control the pipeline. I've been doing this since 1977. It's a good living, and Valdez is a real nice place to live and raise a family. |
| Douglas Sands Cocoa Florida DSands9855@aol.com |
Served on board the warship from 1984 to 1987 as MM3 #2 engine room. Hope to hear from old shipmates. |
| Jon Kjaerulff Seabeck, WA fms@sea-safety.com Home Page |
I served aboard Waddell as DCA from Nov. 84 to Nov 86. Majority of time was in Long Beach Naval Shipyard for ROH then workups for Persian Gulf deployment. |
| Tracy Vierra tracyv@aimnet.com |
I was on the Waddell from 2/89 to until Decomission in 10/92. I was an FC3 working in Missle Plot, Missile Fire Control Computer Technician. While I was on board we messed up one of the ships screws by hitting the doughnut alongside! It was only funny becasue no one was hurt! |
| Shane Brown Alabama, originally Shagdawg@powr.net |
I was onboard from 01/89 to 10/92. I was on the decom crew and finished up as an FC2. I worked in 39A radar and also in WDS. |
| Stuart Anderson Volin SD stua@dtgnet.com |
Served onboard the Waddell from 1981 to 1983. I was an RM3 and made one Westpac Cruise, very educating! I would sure like to hear from some fellow shipmates! |
| Rick Cooper richard.cooper@pss.boeing.com |
I was aboard the Waddell as a Boatswainmate from 1979-1984. I would like to hear from you to see what you've been doing or even to hear old lies. |
| Jim Gulecas Clearwater, Florida jgulecas@hotmail.com |
I was WADDELL's Disbursing Officer from 1983 - 1986. Saw one work-up, one WestPac ('84) and one overhaul, and remember those days (most of them anyway) fondly. Glad to see CDR Kristensen is now a RADM - he was an outstanding CO. I am currently a tax attorney in Clearwater, Florida. |
| Mark Williams Seattle, Wa. mwilliams@gateway.net |
I was a boatswain's mate on board from 1986 to 1988. |
| Bill Spencer Seattle, Wa. bills@muzak.com |
Guitar strummin' SK3 from 1977-79, 1 west pac, overhaul in Bremerton, Wa. been here ever since along with GM3 Rich Golby, FTC2 John Andrews, GM2 Randy Osborne. There is an annual 4th of July get together down at Randy's. Will re-unite the Waddells very own rock 'n roll band "dem ho's" (the bullets) for 1998's edition. Hey!!! 20 years since our ill-fated west-pac. Any one still out there??? |
| SM2 Jack James Oklahoma jjames@radware.net |
I served aboard the Waddell between 81 - 83. Would like to hear from old shipmates who remember me. Have gotten older and do not remember so well anymore. I am still active duty stationed at Tinker AFB for my last three before retirement. I am an MACS now. Anyone hear from Rollo (SM1 Rawlins) or RED(BM1 ???) Told ya the memory is fading. (e-mail me) |
| Michael Fischer Currently, San Diego, CA noships@pacbell.net |
I wanted to relay that I was onboard the Waddell as an OS2 from April 1985 to April 1986. I swapped to the USS Berkeley after being onboard the "warship" Waddell for a year. |
| John M. Fritzius Arnold, Missouri jfritz@accessus.net |
I was an STG2 and served on the Waddell from Nov. '73 until I left the Navy in July 1975. We made one WestPac cruise during the period including a visit to NewCastle and Melbourne, Australia. I previously served on the U.S.S. Rowan DD-782 from Oct. 71 to Oct. 73 and on the U.S.S. Chevalier, DD-805 for a short while after having completed "C" School at the ASW base in San Diego. I volunteered to transfer to the Rowan at it was to be a two year stint homeported out f Yokosuka, Japan. According to the propaganda, we were going to spend the entire two years visiting all the ports in the Western Pacific. ; ) What really happened is that we spent 15 months on the gunline in Viet-Nam. : ( |
| Clint Vocke Ojai, CA |
Served aboard Waddell 1973-1975, worked in sonar. Hello Frtiz.Sorry to hear Waddell is now a Greek ship. |
| Warren (K.C.) Curtis lqc@aol.com |
I served on the Waddell on three wespac cruises starting in 1971-1974. If any shipmates are out there please get ahold of me. That means any "Buds", Mastro, Ski, harry Bruce, Barney, Ralph Tom, Jake, P.J. , Doc, Rich A., AJ and DJ, Email me at " lqc@aol.com |
| Fernando Doval fdoval@dialaccess.com |
I was aboard from May 75-May 76 as EMO..now working with the Federal Aviation Admin. @ Houston Intercontinental Airport, TX. Had a great time!! |
| William Burrows Springdale, WA wjb1982@aol.com |
Served from Sep 86 - Feb 89 as MM3 and MM2 in #1 engineroom. Currently serving as DCA on USS Inchon (MCS-12). |
| Mike "OPIE" Anderson (BT3) Maryland arransa@webtv.net |
Mike "OPIE" Anderson (BT3) was staioned on the WARSHIP WADDELL from 1985-1988. We like to hear from any of those guys we miss so much. Yep, OPIE is still married. |
| Forest Eaton MM3 eatona@chanute-ks.com |
I served aboard the Waddell from 1991 to decommission in engine rooms 1 and 2, I was a MM3. I am looking for anyone who might have info on people I served with especially any sonar techs, or gunners mates. |
| Ed Koenig ejkrmkjlk@aol.com |
I Served on the Waddell from 1970 -72. I worked in cic , and made the westpac cruise in 71. Would like to hear from shipmates interested in putting a reunion together. |
| Neil Claus nclaus@babson-bros.com |
I Served on Waddell from Mar69 to Jan 70 as ET1. |
| Rich Golby GMG2 Home Page rich14u@earthlink.net |
Served aboard the Warship 1977-1980. Maintained the GOLD E on the 5"54. WestPac and ModLoc. Overhaul in Bremerton, WA. Picked the "Mudrunner" out of the gutter in the PI and caught the clap three times and survived. Lived at the Fillmore for the best kegger parties ever. Got the hell out of the Nav and stayed in Seattle. Got married, had kids and still rock'n'rolling. Hey Schnepf, Red, Rosy and go to hell Moyer. To all the MAA's, you never found our stash and we made a fortune. The stereo system I bought in the PI still works great and I'm glad the Greeks are gonna burn up like a flare in a can rather than our brothers that are sailing now. |
| Richard Ludlow Portland, Or ludlowrmd@juno.com |
Found the page and my old buddy Bubba Sands in Cocoa Fla!! Thanks for the great site. Served on-board in #2 engine room from '85-'89, helped save the Stark survivors and kicked some butt on two Westpacs. Second one is more fun as a shellback!! Hope more shipmates find your site! Thanks to Mike Davis (former HT2) for the tip on the site. |
| Ted Kimlingen [SHAKEY] Freeport NY BURNTMT1@aol |
I was on the wonderful war ship Waddell 76-80. Was a BT2 who went by the nickname of Shakey.I sure remember the keg parties in Port Orchard Wash. Also 2 Westpacs. Anyone remember GM Smitty going over Board in the South China Sea? My Bros were BT2 Alex, Jimmy Long, Rob Veles, Marty Simmoons and a whole bunch of Snipe and twinks. KEEP IN TOUCH!! BT2 KIMLINGEN OR THE SHAKEY BAST-R-. |
| Tony Vieira Albuquerque, NM waynev@sgi.com |
I was stationed onboard the Waddell between 1983 1985 (EM2 Vieira) |
| John Andrews FTG2 Home Page jbell@isomedia.com |
I served on the Warship from Oct 77 through Dec 80 as an FTG. I fondly remember FT Chief Wolfe, a soft spoken mountain of a man. I remember a bunch of us FTs helped him once at his house in San Diego and he treated us to an afternoon in his pool and a steak barbecue. I was sad when he left. He was one of the few people up the chain of command whom I really respected. His replacement was about as worthless as tits on a bull. Nevertheless, G Division plodded on and when I left, we had a gold E and two hash marks. It was a mixed blessing being on a ship where all the systems worked to their potential. On the one hand I was proud to be part of such an effective and professional crew, but every time the dirty jobs came along, we got the call. I remember leaving for Westpac 78-79 with an impressive list of ports we were to hit. When it was time to go to the Persian Gulf on short notice we went steaming in the middle of nowhere for 3 months, eating roast beef 3 times a day and going on "water hours" while the Hoel, a worthless damn rustbucket, actually got towed to all our ports. I was one of the "Grande Island Four" who got busted for smoking pot at the Admiral's party... big mistake. Lost my crow, lost $250, and spent 40 days scrubbing deck plates with "bug juice" from the mess decks. Could have done without that! Went on some major drunks while on Westpac, fell a few times in Hawaii, Subic, out and continued to play clubs for a few years. In '83 the band split and everyone went their separate ways. I moved to California for a few years, Golby got married, I married his wife's sister and moved back to Seattle, Spencer went home to Chicago, came back and got married. Now we all have kids and live within 2 miles of each other. GMG2 Randy Osborne is a little further south by Centralia , WA. After a serious bout with cancer, he is healthy and full of his usual piss and vinegar. We go to his 40-acre place every 4th of July, fire up the band, camp out with our families and reminisce about our glory days on the Waddell. (We don't tell our wives any of the stories about Subic Bay and Olongapo... we all want to stay married.) I didn't like a lot about the Navy, but I wouldn't trade those 4 years for anything in the world. So here I sit about to turn 40 in a few months with a good job, a great wife, three boys (11, 8, & 3), and a brand new baby daughter. Life is pretty good. |
| Tommy L Hudson Thelonz@ij.net |
My brother,( Tommy L Hudson)
served on the waddell from 68-70. He is not computer friendly, (yet) however, I feel he
would be if he was contacted via snail-mail telling of you great website. I have been
trying to obtain a good color photo for him to put up in his home. He is a shipshape
sailor and would appreciate any info you could send him about his old ship. Thank you. (PS) I was in the GLakes as student and then staff at OSA school 72-74. I enjoyed your site and will tell others about it. Lonny |
| Mike Davis HT Tipp City, Ohio msdavis@bright.net |
Served from 85 till 87. Did the Yards, an Alaskan, and a West Pac. Want to here from everyone I knew!!! |
| Peter Pouliot QM3 Palm Bay, FL pouliotl@mindspring.com |
I served on the Waddell from Aug 89 to Mar 91. I reported on board as a seaman in 1st division, later struck Quartermaster, and left as a QM3. I still consider it a priviledge to have served with those guys and always will. If anyone that served with me wants to contact me I would like that. |
| Lenny Burke BT2 BURKEWELDER@aol.com |
I was aboard the ship from Oct. 1976 thru may 1980. I was a boiler tech. second class. The last year and a half I was the asst. oil king. Most of the snipes used to call me "large". I was fortunate to go on the cruise ship Waddell on two west-pacs. If anybody is out there, and still remembers me drop a line or two. I would really like to hear from the old crew. Hello Shakey-Ba@#%*&. |
| Chris Norby Bremerton, WA cnorby@vinson.navy.mil |
I served in the "Wadoobe" during her last year of life as "M" Division LCPO. Made the final Central American/Jamaica cruise then spent three weeks training the Greeks after she became the H/S Nearchos. Last of the true greyhounds - sad to see her go. |
| Levi Starks Valley Park, MO Levistarks@aol.com |
I served on the Warship from 1978 thru 1981 I had a great time, but didn't know it at the time. Haven't seen any other post's from ET's would like to know what happened to Todd Url, Steve Billiau, and the rest of those "OE" partiers. OH yes and Tom Jones (no not "the" Tom Jones) EW2 Tom Jones he Didn't party much, he was "saving himself to be a Lawyer. I wonder if he ever did. We had a great division officer for the first 2 years, Enisgn LDO Estrada, or as he was know behind his back Ensanada Estrada. And who could forget the Operations officer, I can't remember his name, only that he bore a close resemblence to a certain cartoon character who was always hunting rabbits. And of course who could forget the time in Bremerton when we spent 3days at some Marine boyscout camp qualifying on the M-14 and it was Cold!!!. I can't forget to mention ET1 Dave Fucito- There are Lifers, and there are Lifers. Nuff said. And to ETC Burton if you happen across this please accept my appoligies for the grief that I'm sure I caused you those years. Just one more thing. About those boxes of chocolate that came up missing after the helo detail in the Indian Ocean--Well I know what happened to them. Thanks for some pleasant memories. |
| Rick Bennett Des Moines, Iowa Rick_Tisha@ibm.net |
Served aboard the U.S.S. Waddell from 1983 until 1987 as an ICman. Went on two WestPacs and a "North"Pac. Met alot of people and partied around the world. Hated it while I was in and look back on it now as one of the best times in my life. Would be interested in hearing from anyone and everyone. |
| R. MIKE LIGMAN WYOMING ILLINOIS |
Proud to have served onboard waddell 87-92. Part of decom crew. BT2(sw) |
| Stewart Richline Phoenix,Az fccsret@attworldnet.net |
Served from Jul 75 to Apr 79. FTM2 from GM div. |
| Nick Cortese San Mateo, California cortese@juno.com |
I was crew aboard the Waddell on it's two year cruise of WesPac when it was homeported in Yokosuka, Japan from 1968-1970. I am one of about 50 that did the complete cruise. We had a crew of about 325 men at that time |
| Bobby Jones New York steam@capital.net |
SERVED 87-90. PN3 JONES |
| Larry D. Van Dyke Johnson City, TN Larryvan47@aol.com |
I joined the crew in Yokusuka, Japan where the Waddell was home ported in early 70 and stayed with her thru overhaul at Hunters Point and two more Westpac tours, went to Africa (Ethiopia) and was lifted off the fantail to a helo, to a carrier to the Philippines and home sweet home in summer 73. Was a MM2 in forward engine room. Hated the Navy when I left but today I wouldn't trade those four years for anything. Would love to hear from some of the crew in those Viet Nam era days. |
| Sammy J. Parker Birmingham, Alabama sam26cd@aol.com |
I served as gunnery officer from August, 1970 until September, 1972. I am now working in Birmingham as Vice President and CFO of a Southern Coil Processing, a steel processing company. I have a lot of good memories from my few years in the navy and aboard the "Wonderful Waddell". The last I knew anything about the Waddell before she was stricken from the list of active ships was while working for a plastics manufacturer in the Birmingham area. The company made plastic mugs for the advertising specialty industry and would also do custom printing on the mugs. One day while reviewing completed orders I came across an order for the Waddell. From February through May 1971 the Waddell was in the ship yard at Hunter's Point. During that time my wife, Claire made an embroidery of the ship's crest and presented it to the wardroom. Does any know what happened to it after the ship was sold to Greece? I would like to hear from anyone who was on the ship during the 8/70 - 9/72 timeframe. The only officer I've kept contact with has been Kraig Kennedy. |
| DON VERGE NEW JERSEY HAWK599@AOL.COM |
SERVED ON BOARD USS WADDELL FROM 1985 TO 1989 AS A BM3. DID 2 WESTPACS AND A NORTH PAC, WAS THERE WHEN THE STARK GOT HIT. I ENJOYED THE SERVICE WISH I WOULD HAVE STAYED IN. MISS THE TRAVEL AND FUN WITH I HAD WITH MY BUDDIES. ANYBODY REMEMBERS ME EMAIL ME AT HAWK599@AOL.COM |
| CAPT Steve Hull gonavy@nvbell.net |
I served on the Warship from 1976-1979 as First Division Officer and ASW Officer. I want to report on the untimely death from cancer of STGCS Al McIntosh on October 25, 1999 in Reno, Nevada at the age of 53. Senior Chief McIntosh reported aboard the Warship in 1973 or 1974 as an STG 1. He departed as an STGC in September, 1978. He served as the F2 Division's LPO and later LCPO during my tenure as ASWO (1977-1979). Senior Chief McIntosh was an old Navy, no nonsense sailor who looked after his men, got the job done, was a straight shooter, took no crap off of anyone, and was the type of person you could trust with your life. What more can you say about a shipmate? I ran into him this past August when he found himself in a battle with stomach cancer and he hadn't changed a bit. Still the fighter. Steven L. Hull, LTJG, Warship Waddell, 1976-1979. |
| Ric Rainey jenric@wantree.com.au |
I would like to be added to your list of crew members post 1968 of the Warship Waddell. My name is Ric Rainey, I live in Australia and I served onboard from 1982-1987 as a MM1 in #1 Engine room (Main Control). I rode her through 2 Westpacs which included her first stint in the Persian gulf before much happened and I served aboard as she went through her overhaul in Long Beach. I've visited your site and have found a few names that I recognize. |
| Jeff Hite jeffh@ludwig.uoregon.edu |
I can't believe I never searched for Waddell on altavista! I was aboard from 76-79 made two westpac's and a couple of IO's. Some real hell and some great times, wouldn't trade it for the world. Worked for FTGC Wolfe until xfering to GM division and worked in missile plot. Will Never forget xmas and new years in the Indian Ocean 1988 what a party! Got to moon the squadron commander (anybody remember?) Great page! I'm gona contact some 'mates that have e-mailed you. Thanks! |
| Dan Marshall dgmarshall@bluecir.com |
My name is Dan Marshall (MM2). I served on board the Waddell from 1/84 until 8/88. I was in M-Division and worked primarily in the after engine room. I would like to hear from anyone that served on the warship and especially those interested in a re-union. I could not find a way to enter my name on the crew list but that may be due to my computer skills or lack there of, please help if able. |
| James King jameswking@hotmail.com |
Stumbled across your page the and started reading some of the comments from the crewmembers. I was onboard from June 78 to June 80 and while ther were quite a few days I really didn't like, I have to say that the Waddell and her crew was one of the best that there was. I picked up EW1 while on there and retired in 95 as EWC. Christ, some of the memories from the cruising and the partying. I think that we all must have been completely nuts. I keep in touch with John Moline but he is the only one from the ship that I know about. It was fun. |
| David Lopez webmaster@online-pro.com |
Hey I just came accross your website looking for a picture of the Waddell to use as a screen saver and wanted to ad my name to the list of crew members onboard I was ET3 Lopez and served on the Waddell from 1985-1988 and reflect back on those years many times. |
| John B. (FLOUNDER)McCuan Okla, City. Okla jmcvmc@swbell.net |
I can't belive that I knew some of the MEN on the crews list. Hope to here from some of them, BT2 liggy |
| Tim Brown HM1 USN RET Virginia tmb0131@hotmail.com |
Very nice site. Good to see the names of some old shipmates. Wondered what happened to her. Hope the Greeks take good care of her, she was home for 3 years |
| Dave Myers dmyers@snowline.net |
I served on the Waddell in Dec74 to March 76. As a deck ape. Some may remember me in the paint locker in the Long Beach yard during overall. I had all the naked pictures in the paint locker until BM1 Garner made me take them down. We did a full power run in the spring of "76" all 4 boilers on line and they nick name "40 knots and No smoke" Any one remember? Those were the days. Were is the crazy Indian every one called "chief". |
| Moses Truesdale Bmc Georgia seabat1624@yahoo.com |
Comments: served aboard from 1987-93,decom crew, happy to see her on the net and past crew members who also served aboard that fine "Tin-Can". |
| Bob Tatum Ramona, CA bobtatum@aol.com |
Comments: I was an MM on the WADDELL from 81-86. |
| Ted Johnston La Crosse, WI laxfd64@aol.com |
I served on her from 1969 to 1971. I was an Electricians mate. Served in WestPac until she came back to the States to go to the ship yards. I was discharged then. I've always wondered if she got the "GOLD" "E". Somebody tell me!! A lot of fond memories. Hi to any of my shipmates. I've got Pics around here somewhere from Nam if anybody is interested in them anymore. I remember one of the 5" that is "blowing a smoke ring". |
| Ken Bilobran Troy, Michigan KBilobran@aol.com |
I was a SM2 on the Waddell from
'69 through '72. This web site brought back some great memories and familar names. I'm
getting old and senile though so I had to look up some of them in the Cruise Book. Hope to
hear from some of my old ship mates. |
| Thomas R. Jones, EW1 Walled Lake, Michigan |
Greetings after all of these years! I was stationed on the Warship from March '77 to August '81. I arrived as an EW3 and left as an EW1. My fondest memories are of the people I served with on the ship. I would like to hook up with the old "OE" division. Hopefully some of the shipmates will see this web page as I did. During my stay on the Waddell, I was on two and a half WestPacs and a yard stay in Bremerton. I'm currently working in the Detroit, Michigan area and traveling for my company. The irony of that is I'm going back on business some of the places the Waddell visited years ago. Things change and stay the same all at once. I ran across a write up of the Persian Gulf/Iran operation the Waddell did. It seemed weird to read about the Waddell in an old Navy history book and remember the book was talking about when I was on the ship. This web page is a trip down memory lane. I received an invitation from Chief Steve Billiau for rnia. So I have a good idea of his whereabouts (he is currently moving home). Has anyone heard from Mark Campbell or Shane Hammond? Keep in touch. |
frdan@mediaone.net |
Served on board July 1982 to July 1985 |
| Steve Wedgworth Originally from Arizona rovnguy@hotmail.com |
Served aboard as STGC from Dec 83 to Jan 86. "Big" Ben Allen was the CO, one of the best I ever served. J.D. Price was the XO, another great one. Had a great time aboard, especially the WestPac, Rose Festival and San Francisco runs. Had some wonderful guys in my division, GMT1 Don McKinney, STG2 Kim Scoles, STGSN Dennis Burch. Drop a line sometime. |
| Mike Beaufore beau4shouse@cfu.net |
I was stationed on the Waddell from 91, "till we gave it away".(MM3/eng/a-div). I volunteered to train the Greeks for 6mo following the decommissioning, needless to say they were not very interested in our help. I believe there was 10 of us who stayed behind to turnover the Waddell, Berkeley, and the Strauss, including CDR. McGalliard (former Waddell CO). We deployed with them several times, "not a good experience" with the exception of the bar they built out of the A-Div berthing. The good side of all that is that I managed to spare one of the ships history logs which is about 4 inches thick and full of info/pictures from commishioning through the Veitnam era. Most of the other logs were thrown in the dumpster. |
| D Miller fisher2@erols.com |
I was stationed on Waddell from July 68 to Aug 70 the entire time in Yokosuka, Japan. Went aboard as an FTGSN and left As an FTG2 finished my career as an FCCM after 27 years. Waddell was a great ship with a great crew and the best skipper I ever had, P.K. Cullins. I now live in Va Beach,Va. Please add me to the 1968 and after crew members. |
| Tim Poynter MS2 poynters@hbeark.com |
I was on board the U.S.S. Waddell from May of 80 thru February of 84. Have been trying to track down MM2 Bill Bryan. If you can help, it would be appreciated. |
| Scott Crogan Seetscot@aol.com |
I was known on the USS Waddell as Seaman Crogan sonar tech from 1985 to 1989. I loved that ship and had a blast with all of the guys I served with we had some good times and some scary times (may 17th 1987) anyone who was there remebers that date well. Great site bud I thought that my ship would never be seen again thanks. |
| Don Traverse City, MI Don9520@aol.com |
Served on board from Oct.'72 till Mar.'77 Missile Div. FTM2. Made three West Pacs. Good port calls,Sidney, Melborne, New Castel Aust.; Georgetown, Maylasia; Singapore; Hong Kong;Tiawan[two ports]; Japan[three ports]; many days Subic Bay P.I.[including 5+ weeks in hospital after loosing battle with line during refueling on edge of typhoon.] |
| David Lewis Portland, Oregon dcl@miller-wagner.com |
I didn't even know such a site existed. I served aboard Waddell from 1988-1992 as ASWO/M-Div O/Navigator. |
| Larry Lawrence adjllawr@bva.gov |
Mr. Trease, nice to see you name on the list. Don't know if you remember me but I was a DC-2, and now am a Rating Specalist with the Department Of Veteran's Affairs. |
| Greg Richeson richsn@eburg.com |
I was onboard the warship from 81-83. I became a shellback on my first cruise in 81 then had a wog dog on my second cruise, (Mike Childs). I remember the good times in Subic city at the sweet 16 and out on that pier down the street with Bob Danawitz, Stuart Anderson, Todd Hatfield, Randy Grimm, Chuck ?, Mike Childs, Ken Hamilton, Kenny Armenta, Dennis Young, J.C. Skager, Craig Ginestra, Lyle ?, Joel Finley, Eric Eckenrode, Charlie Rankin and many others who's names I cant remember. After all its been almost 20 years. I have been a hunting and fishing guide in Alaska and Washington state for the last 10 years. Making a living at what I love to do. It doesn't get any better than that!!! If any old shipmates see this please feel free to email me, I also have ICQ 56712362. Hope to hear from you soon. |
| Mike O'Brain MM3 Shade Ohio mikemarcy@earthlink.net |
Served on "the wonderful warship" in 75, during refit at Long Beach, MM3, Main Control. Sure was glad to see my discharge come due!! Hope the Greeks have fun. |
| alrharp alrharp@email.msn.com |
served aboard from Dec1980-Dec 1985. I was known as OS2 Harp. Many great and some not so great memories of those years. Occassionally I review the Cruisebooks from those years, as the memory can quickly fade. I transferred in 1985 to general shore duty at Great Lakes Naval Station in illinois and in 1988 transferred back to sea to serve aboard the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) and served there until March 1993 at which point I was Honorably Discharged at the rank of E-6 (OS1) after a 13 year career which ended as a result of downsizing. No thanks to Prez Billie C and his policies.There is life after the military but I will in no way hesitate to say that there is no life that compares to that of a USN sailor's life. |
| Doug Jones San Deigo jones.douglas@atgpac.navy.mil? |
I was on the Waddell from 85 to 89 and worked down in gunplot on the digital upgrade MK 68 GFCS. Was there for 2 West Pacs and the cruise up to Alaska. Had some good times and made some good friends on there. Great Webpage, I think it's a great way for former shipmates to stay in touch. Since that time I've been stationed at SIMA, precommed the USS Boxer (LHD-4) and am currently stationed at Afloat Training Group. If anyone is out there who was on the Waddell with me, drop me a line. |
| Bill Brewer Ellicott City, MD BrewerWeld@aol.com |
I served aboard the Waddell from Nov. 1966 through most of 1968. I reported aboard as an ICFN and advanced in rank to IC2 before being transferred to the USS King DLG-10. I noticed name in bold print on the crew list page could be contacted. How can I have my listing changed to bold print and update information obout me? Have anyone thought about a reunion. I have some time and would help to organize one. Contact me via e-mail at BrewerWeld@aol.com orwrtie to: Bill Brewer 13070 Triadelphia Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042-1132 Phone (410) 531-1250 or 531-1260 |
| Mark Campbell Bremerton, Wa blades@sinclair.net |
Served on the old "40 knots no smoke" from November 1976 to August 1981. I was assigned to OE division as the SITE TV technician. Got out in Subic Bay as an IC man 1st class. Man, was I glad to cross that brow for the last time! |
| Ulmer Terry C SSSD HOTCUDA70@HOTMAIL.COM |
HI IM TERRY ULMER, WORKED AT LONG BEACH NAVAL SHIPYARD 1967-1997 SPENT A LOT OF TIME ON DDG 24 EACH TIME IN THE YARD AND ALSO SAN DIEGO. I BECAME FRIENDS WITH BOB ROHBOCK CWO4, AND SUNNY FOX (CHENG) I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO THEM CAN YOU HELP ME FIND THEM? THANKS TERRY. |
| Doug padsnsox@home.com |
I was stationed onboard the USS Waddell from 7/91 - her decommissioning. I was an SKSN and made her last deployment to Panama, Jamaica, Guatamala, Mazatlan and loved every minute of it. I do still have her decommissioning stuff so if someone would like any pictures of her just let me know. Hope to hear from some of you I served with proudly on her. |
| Ray Rau rrau4@excite.com |
I was on Waddell from 1987-1990. I was a BT3 in the Aft Boiler Room. I served with Mike Ligman and "Flounder" Mcuan. I also recognize a lot of other names. I do remember "Opie", he broke me in when I first got onboard, I turned out all right though. I remember the "Insane MClaine Era" very well. LOL. A Hi to all the guys and I was proud to serve with them on DDG-24. I still have my Waddell Zippo (Unused). You used to call me "RAGU". Take care! E-Mail me at RRAU4@excite.com |
| MM2 Edward W. Schultz {Butch} Bremerton Wa. verleen@nobodeez.com |
This is Butch worked in "m" div. and "A" Gang. |
| Eric Cook(Kock) Boise,Idaho ecook99@netzero.net |
I served from 1988-1991.I was in the #1 Fireroom before I became an IC3. I worked for BT1 Peterson and IC1 Hull,Mac,Z. I do miss you guys and think of the good times we had. I will never forget you all. |
| Stuart Anderson stua@dtgnet.com |
I was onboard the Waddell in 81 thru 83. Did a westpac and had some good times with a few bad days, but mostly a good experience. I understand they sold her to Greece? I was an RM3, worked with some cool guys who I sure would like to hear from. Where are you boys, surely some of you guys have pc's.!!!! Later Stu!! |
| Greg Richeson Ellensburg, Wa/Anchorage, Ak richsn@eburg.com |
I was onboard from 81-83. Had
some great times in subic....enough said. I would like to hear from any former shipmates
out there. I am currently preparing for my annual trip to Skwentna Alaska where I am a
hunting and fishing guide. During the winter months I am a waterfowl guide in the columbia
basin in Washington state |
| Paul Sossaman paulsossaman@msn.com |
I served on the Waddell as an MM3/MM2 from 85 to 91. I was originally in Main Control at the throttles when the U.S.S. Stark got hit. I later transferred to A-Division and was the primary Duty A-Gang underway. I could be found many nights doing steering checks in After Steering. I was also the ship's librarian and Engineering Logroom Yeoman. After active duty I have been in and out of an MIUW unit in San Jose, CA where I currently live. |
| MM3 Lee Garell Leeman63@aol.com |
Served onboard the Waddell
Warship DDG-24 from 82-86. MM in #2 Engine Room and A-Gang member under MMC Clark. Nice
too see MM1 Rainey's name here. Has anyone seen EM2 Carl Perry Davis from Mass., PN2 Eric
Scretterburge from Wyoming, MM3 Troy Crossett from Arizona and HT2 Mike Gibson from
Washington. Welcome all shipmates e-mails. Way to Captain Kristenson on making Rear
Admiral! |
| Steve Kreutner smartink@msn.com |
Please add me to the list of crew members after 68. I was OPS from 83-84. On my first boarding party in the Gulf WESTPAC 84, quite a few since then. I'm a Captain, still on Active Duty. Was in Subic in 95. Most of the bars were gone, the base was a tourist resort complete with a bungie jumping ride off a pier crane at Alava Wharf. Great to see some names from the past on the website that brought back some fond memories. Not sure if was remembering the old Navy or a younger me. In any case, always good to hear from old shipmates. |
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