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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Rathburne (FF 1057). 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 380 crew members registered for the USS Rathburne (FF 1057).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1971 | 1972 – 1974 | 1975 – 1978 | 1979 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Roberts, Mike | E-3 | 1972 – 1975 | 1st | |
Tucker, William (Bill ) | E2 | Jan 1972 – Mar 1973 | 1 | |
Jackson, Troy | MM2 | Jan 1972 – Apr 1975 | M | Had the most trust and bond of any individual or group before or after.So thank you for makeing me a better man. |
Seeman, John | MM2 | Jan 7, 1972 – Aug 25, 1975 | "M" | Great 3-1/2 Years |
Bergey, Dave | MM3 | Mar 10, 1972 – Sep 28, 1973 | M Aux Gang | A benchmark experience in my life- was on the gunline when Vietnam ended. Great crew- Walls, Mason, Risch, Hollenbeck, Franklin, Wilson. Plus 3-4 guys whose last names I've forgotten. I remember the hot forced draft blower rooms. |
Heitland, Jay | OS3 | May 1972 – Aug 1974 | OPERATIONS | WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER BEING ON THE GUN LINE THE DAY THE CEASEFIRE WENT INTO EFFECT JAN.1973 IN VIETNAM. |
Lunder, Ronald | mm2 | Jun 1972 – Nov 1975 | m | |
Sander, Don | OS-3 | Jun 1972 – Oct 1973 | Ops | NGS mission off NVn; shore battery fired 3 rounds - splashed nearer to us than the other ships, so we all earned Combat Action ribbons. I was asleep and they didn't sound General Quarters, so I became a hero in bed... |
O'Hara, Butch O'Hara | BTFN | Jul 10, 1972 – Aug 6, 1975 | Engineering | |
Stetler, Bill | GMGSN | Aug 1972 – Mar 1973 | 2nd | I was onboard during Rathburne's Last tour of Vietnam; during which we set records with our gunline activities. We fired over 5000 rounds and had to change barrels 3 times,we also had to rearm 3 times in one day. Capt. Ming E. Chang comman |
Mildon, Bradley | BT 3 | Aug 10, 1972 – Mar 8, 1975 | Was lowered by heilo aug 72 vienam two west pacs oahu ship yard indian ocean was great times | |
Blancas, Rolando | SD3 | Sep 1972 – Sep 1975 | S-2 | My first WestPac in September 1974. Ports visited were Agana, Subic, Hong Kong, Sembawang, and Mombasa. I missed the ship when it went to Taiwan. I became a shellback in 1975 onboard. The experience is still vivid in my memory. |
Gary, Adams | sh3 | Dec 9, 1972 – Oct 9, 1974 | supply | |
Baldwin, Val | STG3 | 1973 – 1975 | 3rd | From the yards to WesPac 74-75 with a visit to the IO |
Davis, George | EM3 | 1973 – 1975 | engineering | |
Jamison, Thomas (Jamie) | MM3 | 1973 – 1975 | M Division | Some of the best years of my life. Loved every minute of it. I remember some of you guys, OB, Feick. I have my 74/75 Cruise book and would make a copy for you Feick, if you still need one. |
Bucklkey, Peter | SN | Jan 5, 1973 – | OX | |
Bunce, Mike | ic3 | Feb 1, 1973 – Oct 10, 1976 | r division | OB , smitty, great times in the pi west pac , the rat some good times |
Feick, Robert | GMG | Mar 1973 – May 1975 | WEAPONS | looking for cruse book 74/75 |
Stohs, Marvin | MMCS | Mar 9, 1973 – Jul 21, 1975 | ||
Davila, Donald | e2 | May 5, 1973 – Jul 19, 1975 | supply | was know for being a cook |
Rohrman, Steve | ET3 | Jun 1973 – Aug 1975 | OE | This was a good ship with a good crew. I think back to the days onboard with good memories. |
Stevenson, John | STG | Jun 21, 1973 – Jun 21, 1975 | 3rd | |
Coffman, Jd | SM3 | Jul 1973 – Sep 12, 1975 | radio/signalman | On deck when we almost ran aground on the Arizona |
Thomas, Gregory | EW3 | Aug 9, 1973 – Sep 30, 1974 | OE Division | Assigned to SOAP Team during time in dry dock. |
Nash, Mark | CS3 | Oct 1973 – Aug 5, 1975 | Supply | |
O'Brien, Richard | HT3/HTFN | Dec 19, 1973 – Aug 22, 1977 | R | Stationed in Hawaii. Spent many months in the Phillipines. Met many great people but the military wasn't for me. I've settled down since and own my own Real Estate company now. Bob Dircks and Corny, I miss you guys. |
Blakley, Mark | OS2 | 1974 – 1979 | CIC | |
Gates, James | EMCM | 1974 – 1976 | R | |
Ralph, Leon | HT3 | 1974 – Dec 23, 1976 | R | Caught the boat in the PI. |
Bell, James (Hot Dog) | SM E-3 | 1974 – 1976 | Communications (Signal Man) | Enjoyed the West Pac cruise. Lots of memories. What ever happened to the Captain, after the TOW? |
Leenerts, Michael | BT | 1974 – 1978 | B | Lots of fun |
McDonald, Michael | IC1 | 1974 – 1978 | E-division | |
Denson, Ralph | EW3 | 1974 – 1975 | OE | I look at my cruise book. Seems like such a long time ago. wonder how people are doing. had a lot of fun and did the traveling of a lifetime. sometimes wish I could do it again. |
Mann, Keith | HTFN | 1974 – Sep 1975 | R | |
Blakley, Mark | OS2 | Jun 1974 – Nov 1979 | CIC | |
Hobbs, Rick | RM1 | Jul 1974 – Aug 1978 | Communications | |
Waltz, Alan | mm3 | Jul 1974 – 1976 | m | |
Smith, Ic3 Dan | IC3 | Jul 1974 – Jul 1976 | R | WOW, some familiar names on here. Went to the USS Lang after the Rathburn. Had some fantastic fun on our westpac. Bunce.. I can't believe you are on here. Always wondered what happen to you. |
Larsen, Charles (Chuck) | PNC | Jul 1, 1974 – Jun 30, 1977 | OX | |
Langfitt, Gerry (tony) | TMSN | Aug 1974 – Jul 1976 | Weps | Youngest @ 17 during WesPac '74 |
Cole, Charles | MM3 | Aug 1974 – Nov 1976 | M | Did a lot of growing up on the Rathburne. Great experience for a 17/18 year old kid. |
Langfitt, Gerry Anthony | E-3 | Aug 1974 – Sep 1976 | Weapons | Loved Wes-Pac at age 17. Subic was crazy and fun. Does anyone know where Randy Taylor might be? Been lookin for him for a long time. |
Waltz, Alan | MM3 | Aug 1974 – Jul 1976 | M Div | |
Sanchez, Kennie | BM3 | Aug 1974 – Sep 1974 | Deck hand boatswain locker | 17 years of age and my senior was boatswains mate Harris first class my very best friend was Joe Castillo Joe I saw your entry you got to give me a call man 626-407-6918...Do you remember all the guys Dee ...Johnny freak |
Nimmo, Kim | HT | Sep 1974 – May 1976 | M & R | |
Brannon, Greg | RM3 | Oct 1974 – May 1976 | An interesting time in my life and in history | |
Castillo, Joe | PC3 | Nov 1974 – Jun 1977 | 1st DIVISION/OPERATIONS | BOARDED IN GUAM 11/74 UNTIL DISCHARGED 06/77.SAILED ON 2 WEST-PAC.I REMEMBER MOST OF MY CREW , AS I SERVED AS POSTAL CLERK ON 2nd W-PAC. SOME OF MY BEST BUDDIES WERE ON'' DECK-FORCE'' WHERE I SERVED MOST OF MY DUTY . |
Hund, Michael Eric | RM3 | Dec 1974 – Jul 1976 | Operations | Westpac '74-'75, Dry-dock in Pearl. Way too young and naïve for the experiences... Thank you for the memories. |
Brogger, John | ENFA | Dec 1974 – Sep 1975 | M/R | OB when i saw your name, I just has to laugh. John S. how's your right hook? |
Chapman, Kim | E-2 BT | Dec 29, 1974 – Aug 16, 1976 | engineering | aka Kim Chee |
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