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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Saipan (LHA 2). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?
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There are 1333 crew members registered for the USS Saipan (LHA 2).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1977 | 1978 – 1979 | 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 – 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 – 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 – 1998 | 1999 | 2000 – 2001 | 2002 | 2003 – 2004 | 2005 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Dickerson, Mitchell | E-1 | 1985 – 1987 | I sucked as a military man ,but, loved my time on this boat.Lots of friends. | |
Graham, Steve | CPL | 1985 – 1985 | STA Plt 2/8 | Did my last Med Float aboard her, sat of the coast of Beirut one more time (if we'd gone ashore, it would habe made my 5th time there). Over all a Great Ship and a Good Crew. I spent some time assigned to Master at Arms Duty, that was fun. |
Potter, Jeff | EWSN | 1985 – 1987 | ||
Giles, Michael; | ABF-3 | 1985 – | V-4 | |
Call, Kyle | e-4 / BM-3 | 1985 – 1988 | 1st | Had a great time and lots of fun didnt think I would miss it but I do |
Dennis, Brian | BM3/E-4 | 1985 – | 2 nd division deck department | Served 2 yrs aboard the saipan loved it,made a med cruise then transferred to USS Forrestal for 2 yrs ,made another med cruise got my shellback and blue nose on both tours |
Tinch, Rick | PC3/E-4 | 1985 – 1988 | Executive | Would love to see her in Philly ship yard....just one more time. |
Sego, Glenn | sn/bmsn | 1985 – 1987 | deck dpt. 1st division | |
Huffman, Darrel | AZ1(AW) | 1985 – 1988 | AIMD | |
Cirilo, Joseph | MMFN | 1985 – Jun 20, 1987 | mp | |
Fanella, Joe | CPL | Jan 1985 – Aug 1985 | 2nd Mar. | Did MARG '85 and long MOD-LOC off of Lebanon. We took a huge roll one night and everyone fell out of their racks. Stood mess duty in the officers mess. Watched movies in the private movie room. Loved it. |
Rapp, Brian | CPL | Jan 1985 – Aug 1985 | 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines | Out of four years in the Corps, I enjoyed the Saipan most. Have many good memories. Made many friends. Sad to learn of her decom. |
Ernst, James | MM3 | Jan 1985 – Jul 1988 | MP | Worked in Forward Engine Room & Gage Calibration Lab |
Washburn, Keith | SN-BM2(SW) | Jan 1985 – Apr 1988 | Deck | Damage Control PO, Captain's Gig Coxswain, Assault Boat Crew, Search and Rescue Boat Coxswain, Boatswain's Mate of the Watch |
Kelly, Charles | CWO 3 | Jan 1985 – Apr 1988 | Radio | |
Anderson, Jimmy S. | HM3 | Jan 1, 1985 – Apr 30, 1985 | Medical | Only member 120 days TAD Attached to COMPHIBRON 8, stationed at NMCNCR Bethesda Md, Surgical Team 4. It IS an Honor to have served on her with such a outstanding crew. FAIR WINDS AND A FOLLOWING SEA U.S.S SAIPAN LHA-2. You are in my heart forever! |
Johnson, James | E4 CPL | Jan 1, 1985 – Feb 1, 1987 | s6 | Marine assigned to aviation supply unit AIMD 2 med cruises. looking for the cruise book for either cruise in 85 or the 86-87 |
Morgan, Joseph | PH3 | Jan 3, 1985 – Feb 15, 1987 | ||
Gonzalez, Jonas (Gonzo) | ABF-3 | Jan 15, 1985 – May 25, 1990 | RETIRED AND LIVING LARGE IN PUERTO RICO | |
Houck, Marty | HM3 | Jan 20, 1985 – Apr 30, 1985 | H | I was TAD with Phibron8 from Groton Ct.I have some great memories from Spain,France,and Italy.How is Wayne Ringate,Dan Engle,Rodney Landers,and Marty Gallagher.It all started in Newbern. |
Pete Jr., Louis | OS2 | Feb 15, 1985 – May 15, 1989 | OI | |
Foler, Louis | FC3 | Mar 1985 – Mar 1986 | ||
Reeves, Stuart | AC2 | Mar 11, 1985 – Mar 10, 1988 | OC | Best command and Best Skipper in the Fleet |
Woods, Mike | PH 3 | Mar 17, 1985 – Jul 17, 1987 | Operations | Served in the Photo Lab -- snoopy team. Med cruise/ North atlantic (Honorary Bluenose). Drydock in Philly Shipyard. Operation solid shield. I currently am a Pastor at Faith Baptist Church, Hamilton, NJ. Website: http://www.fbcchurch.org |
Pardel, Paul | E-5/DP2 | Mar 25, 1985 – Sep 9, 1988 | S-7 | Hey!! Gene H, John D, Dan B, Mike F, Chip, Shawn... among others... How the hell are you guys...?!? |
Kohl, John | ACC/E-7 | Mar 27, 1985 – Aug 27, 1987 | oc | |
Botto, Jerry | HM3 | Apr 1985 – Aug 1985 | H | Honored to serve with Surg Team 6 NAVHOSP/PORTSVA. Great memories of Italy and Spain. Sad memories of the crash & loss of friends in Northern Wedding 85. I liked the way CAPT Mayo stuck up for HDIV. The referees thought we weren't serious enoug |
Nimmich, Drury ('chip") | LIEUTENANT COMMANDER (THEN) | Apr 1, 1985 – May 1, 1987 | OC | OC Division Officer and Air Ops. SAR pilot, CDO, and OD Underway |
Ratliff, Brian | FC2 | Apr 30, 1985 – Sep 17, 1989 | CF | Member of the first CIWS crew. |
Nichols, Chris / Bubba | MS3 | May 4, 1985 – Feb 4, 1989 | S-2 S-5 | |
Morren, Dan | MS2 | Jun 1985 – Dec 6, 1987 | s-2 | |
Beasley, Keith | CDR | Jun 1985 – Aug 1987 | dental | |
Reid, Derrick | E-4 MS3 | Jun 10, 1985 – Jun 13, 1989 | DECK DEPARTMENT S-2 &S-5 | I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING INTOUCH WITH SOME OF MY SHIPMATE TO SEE WHAT THERE UP TO SO IF YOU REMEMBER ME JUST CONTACT ME |
Lightner, James Nickname "lightner" | MS3 | Jul 1985 – Aug 1988 | Supply | North Atlantic and Mediterranian. I had Fun. Spain, Amsterdam red light district and a few more where is Lockhart, R.I.P. Osborn,"Horse",Wilson BM3 ,Sanders. I see you Harmon you are everywhere. ODU &Norfolk State,Hampton Univ.Fun! |
Klaer, Harvey | AT2 | Jul 19, 1985 – Oct 7, 1986 | AIMD | Great crew, although it got a little crowded when marines were on board! |
Bluhm, Jim | ABH3 | Aug 1985 – Jun 1989 | V-3 | |
Stapleton, Jeffery | BM | Aug 1985 – Aug 1986 | deck | Lot of good friends. Miss them all. |
Harmon, Jeffery | OS2 | Sep 1985 – Dec 1990 | Sup Saipan? Looking for everybody from the 'Back in da day'. OI Div.. I make Washington, DC my home. | |
Lacour, Richard | RM2 | Sep 1985 – Sep 1988 | CR | Reported onboard in France. 1985-1988. Did 2 med cruise and a north atlantic. And alot in between! |
Young, Todd | AG3 | Sep 18, 1985 – Aug 24, 1988 | OA | Was on board in Norway when helo crashed and 9 Marine Bros passed away. |
Strazz, Bryan (Strat-spazz) | E-4/LI3 | Oct 1985 – Apr 1988 | X-Div/Exec. | Had a great time. Met some great people. If it wasn't for the Printshop on the ship I wouldn't be printing today. Wish I would have stayed in...lol |
Yerkey, Robert | BTFA | Nov 1985 – Jul 1987 | mp | |
Murphy, Mike | MM3 | Nov 1985 – May 1989 | MP Division | Worked in aft engine room, was in the oil lab during the 86/87 North Atlantic and Med cruise |
Fisher, The Fish Man | E-4 | Nov 11, 1985 – Jul 1989 | E DIV | Joined the navy to see the world, what I got was long hours and no recognition. Learned a lot that I still put to use till this day. Thanks to all those that I ran into and looked up to. Softball in GITMO was great time |
Meeks, Steven | BT3 | Nov 13, 1985 – Apr 22, 1988 | m.p. | |
Marcoux, Robert | pran/pr3 | Nov 17, 1985 – Apr 9, 1989 | IM02 | The ship was Awesome the ports were great the job was important and the crew was outstanding |
Yerkey, Robert | btfa | Nov 26, 1985 – Jul 13, 1988 | mp | |
Feiter, Joseph | MS3 | Dec 20, 1985 – Sep 9, 1989 | S-2 | SERVED IN CREWS GALLEY,WORKED FLIGHT DECK ALSO DCPO |
Warnock, Ken | E-4/HM3 | Dec 27, 1985 – May 27, 1987 | Medical | Great experience!! One of two embarked Surgical Technologists but shared a great many more responsibilities including Search and Rescue, Surf and Beach Salvage, Security and Fire/Rescue Details. Northern Wedding 1986. |
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