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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the Oak Ridge (ARDM 1). 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 226 crew members registered for the Oak Ridge (ARDM 1).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1977 | 1978 – 1985 | 1986 – 1992 | 1993 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Kupcha, John | E-4 | Feb 1978 – Aug 1981 | Boatswains mate | Served under Cheif Page abd BM1 Flynn. LT Rauls was XO Names of fellow shipmates are: Rick Turcotte Jack Ring Boone Mike Williams (Willy) Raines Bob Diamond Denson (deceased in Fla) slowly coming back |
Lambert, Byron / Red | HT-3 | Apr 14, 1978 – Aug 17, 1981 | dc /repair | I was in Rota Spain and made the trip back to Floida ( where it rained every day at 1600 for an hour then stopped) then up toKings bay. I'd like to hear from old shipmates. blambert1958@yahoo.com or (406)855-2202 |
Turner, Jim | EM2 | May 1978 – Nov 1981 | E | Meet the ship in Rota, had alot of good time there. Road it back to FL, then Kingsbay. Just like being in Mchales Navy. |
Forsberg, Ken ( Foz ) | EM 3 | May 1978 – Nov 1980 | E division | What a great tour of duty,it made for good times Rota/Jax/ Kings Bay I'm still in touch with Steve Shoe, Harley Tackett, Todd Smith ( Cept ), Pat Verbrugge, and Angel Tan. |
Wills, Joe | MM2 | May 20, 1978 – Nov 16, 1981 | A/M | looking to connect with any one who is interested.have fond memories of Rota and jax/kingsbay. |
Wills, Josephus (Joe) | MM2 | Jun 20, 1978 – Nov 15, 1981 | A also M | got on board in rota hung with J.Fitch B.Conley M.Viera(Speedy) and others.shared apartment on DR. Fleming. rode ship back to JAX then to Kingsbay. Had alot of good/wild times,lots of memories! |
Samples, Junior | EN3 | Nov 1978 – Aug 1982 | Crane | Anybody out there from the old Rota,Spain crew?Also, when we brought her to Kings Bay?Holler at me. I talk to Jack Ring, Ron Mock, and Joe Durelle frequently. |
McSween, Kevin | bt3 | Feb 28, 1979 – Jan 30, 1983 | m | sailor of month for both oct.1981 and1982 . was a B.T. overhauling diesel engines and aux boilers ..was really pain walking down the peer and having to dodge seagulls dropping oysters from sky.partying in jax was#1 |
Andersson, Kurt | EMC | Aug 1979 – Dec 20, 1980 | E | Served a Chief Electrican, 3M coordnator, and CDO enjoyed the tour Retiered Jan 1981 |
Gray, Reathel | EN3 | Oct 1, 1979 – Mar 1, 1982 | Mechanics | My husband passed away March 2006. He loved and was so proud of his time spent aboard the USS Oak Ridge! He went by Edd. |
Martin, Dwayne | EN3 | Oct 5, 1979 – Oct 5, 1981 | M Div | |
Holbrook, Mark | Enfn | Oct 5, 1979 – Oct 5, 1981 | M- div. ,crane div. A-div. | Good memories, Got saved while on Oak Ridge . I've worked on Detroit diesels since 1984 . Currently living in Ohio .feel free to contact me @ 1611msh1960@gmail.com |
Alvarez, Andres | E-1 | Oct 25, 1979 – Feb 3, 1980 | DECK | |
Phipps, Bobby | BT2 | 1980 – 1983 | OPs | |
Miedaner, Alan | PN3 | May 1, 1980 – Aug 22, 1983 | Admin | Send me a note if you remember me... |
Haver, Steve | MR3/E-4 | Jul 28, 1980 – Jul 1984 | A-div | not at this time |
Stuart, Jeff | RM3 | Feb 1981 – Sep 1, 1982 | DECK / OPS | I would like to hear from anyone who was there with me. especially from David Griffin, Kim Hooey. Obx.jeffstuart@yahoo.com, (757)717-5673, |
Smith, Frank | E5/IC2 | Jun 1981 – Jun 1983 | IC2 | |
Rodgers, John | BM3 | Sep 3, 1981 – Aug 2, 1983 | Deck | |
Kimball, Greg | BM | Nov 1981 – 1984 | Deck | |
Lamay, James | Boiler | Dec 12, 1981 – Oct 4, 1984 | Machinery | govikingsalways@yahoo.com |
Dunshie, Chris | EM2 | Aug 1982 – Nov 1984 | E Div | |
Wright Jr, Jim | SN/E-3 | Aug 29, 1982 – Oct 30, 1984 | deck | had alot fun down kingsbay with you guys, if you remember me, send me email(bocephus1961@yahoo.com, hope to hear from someone. |
Adams, Gary | MS3 | Sep 1, 1982 – Dec 11, 1984 | S-2 | |
Burke, Richard (Rick) | HT2 | 1983 – 1984 | Repair/Pipe Shop | Best duty station ever |
Hamel, John | CWO4 | Sep 1983 – Aug 1985 | Engineer | Oak ridge was a truly unique experience. I haven't seen any old shipmates in quite some time. It would be interesting to hear what's happening after all this time. I retired off USS Forrestal in 1987. |
Wolfe, James | bmsn | 1984 – 1987 | 1st | To contact jwolfe@ssrg.com |
Haack, Brian | SN/HM STRIKER | Feb 1984 – Mar 1986 | Deck/Medical (OPS) | Worked in 1st Div and Struck for HM under HMCS McGlothin. CPO in 1995 and commissioned in 2000. My best buddies were Dave Ruggiero and Ron Killion. I wrote about the Oakride on my Blog. Check it out at www.brianhaack.blogspot.com |
Malone, James | STOREKEEPER SECOND CLASS | Mar 30, 1984 – Oct 31, 1987 | Supply | I use to hang out with En3 Glen King, Em1 Boyded, Kim from Mobile, Sn Warrick from Jacksonville fla. Sksn Blackmon, MM3 Moses, There is so many |
Alecci, Nicholas | MSSN | May 1984 – Jan 1986 | S-2 SUPPLY | Had a great time serving aboard the USS OAKRIDGE, the crew was outstanding & always worked hard, especially when we were docking subs for overhaul. I remember being in Bayonne, NJ. in the ship yards cold as heck there. View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
Williams, Dean(willy) | ARDM 1 | May 12, 1984 – Sep 15, 1988 | a-gang | i served on board the uss oakridge ardm1 from 84-88,i hung out with,jeff parker,john bays,bowman,gary fuerst,plenis,and others. |
Latour, Robert | Ht3 | Aug 1984 – Apr 1988 | R1 | Hey all this is 'Scooter'!! This was my 1st duty station. I remember spending long arduous hours building cradles for dry docking subs. If anyone remembers me I can be contacted at rlatour@idoc.in.gov |
Riddle, Sam | HT3/E4 | Aug 11, 1984 – Jun 10, 1986 | Repair Div. | I was the Division RPPO, and helped out in the carpenter shop. HT2 Mcdonal and myself held classroom damage control and firefighting training for the whole crew which enabled the Command to be awarded the Battle E. i View 'back then' Photo View 'now' Photo |
Riley, Marc/rilo | BT3 | Sep 1984 – Apr 1988 | M division | |
Williamson, Mark | SN/HM STRIKER | Dec 11, 1984 – Apr 16, 1986 | DECK/MEDICAL | WORKED IN DECK AND WAS A STRIKER IN MEDICAL UNDER HMCS MCGLOTHIN. WENT TO CAPTAIN MAST TWICE. WENT TO HM A SCHOOL IN APRIL 86. HUNG OUT WITH "A" GANG MOSTLY. RETIRED USN IN 07 AS COMMAND MASTER CHIEF OF 2D MAR DIVISION. |
Bays, John | EM2 | Jan 20, 1985 – Apr 20, 1989 | E-Div, Crane | I joined the Oakridge as an EM3 in the yards in Bayonne NJ. Served onboard for 4 years and 3 months. I see a lot of old names here that I recognize. Send me an email. I'd like to hear from you. |
Bowman, Warren | MR2 | Feb 1985 – Nov 1988 | A- Gang Machine Shop | We remember the good times playing Softball, Daytona and the beach. Aug 08 me and my son played golf on base. After 20 years went back for a visit. 2011 I should be back south for good. |
Paine, Robert | DC | Feb 4, 1985 – Oct 29, 1988 | repair | Many years have past and was wondering what some of the old crew is up to. |
Sveum, Ron | BT1 | Mar 17, 1985 – Sep 17, 1988 | Cranes, M-div | |
Kettering, Simon | BM@ | Apr 2, 1985 – Mar 2, 1988 | Deck / Crane | Lots of good times, Lots of good friends. |
Larmie, Dennis | HT2 | Jul 12, 1985 – Apr 2, 1989 | Repair and Dock division | |
Stuck, Greg | EM 3 | Aug 1985 – Dec 1987 | E & Crane | Had a ton of fun running the cranes...Playing softball and volleyball for the ship's teams... |
Lenthe, Jim | IC 2 | Aug 1985 – Aug 1988 | E Div | GREAT times, great crew & command. Played a lot of softball & football -WON a lot of games. Went to Valdosta U (on base) ended up with Masters & B.S degrees. I had a very good time while serving on the Oakridge. |
Vahey, William Bill | LCDR | Aug 10, 1985 – Nov 20, 1987 | Executive Officer | The best tour mof duty in my 31 year career. The best crew ever served with. We accomplished a lot in a small time. Winning all the Battle E's was great. I miss all of you |
Feider, Scott | Sep 1985 – Jul 1988 | Just looking to see if anyone remembers me. |
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