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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Cocopa (ATF 101). 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 39 crew members registered for the USS Cocopa (ATF 101).
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Liechti, Robert, Sparky | RM/1C | Jul 5, 1943 – Apr 10, 1946 | 3rd | Member of first crew. |
Fenning, Thomas | SM 1/C | 1944 – 1945 | Bridge gang | Served aboard first crew and left ship in 1945 |
Barnes, Ed | CEM (P.A.) | Mar 27, 1944 – 1948 | Black Gang (engineering) | anyone serving with me please contact me at the email address I have provided or write me at 501 Bremen Road, Waldoboro, Maine 04572 |
Gallimore, Claris (Clay) | CS3 | Apr 1946 – Jun 1949 | 3rd | |
White, Ferrill | SK2 | 1952 – 1954 | Went aboard as seaman right out of Storekeeper School and let the ship as SK2 in 1954 | |
Johnson, Dale Yogi | ET2 | 1952 – 1955 | Navy | I served on the USS Cocopa during the Korean service and operation Castle. I would like to hear from anyone who served at that time. |
Authement, Omega Joseph , (Oj) | Petty officer 3rd class | 1953 – 1955 | Deck/ gunner | My late father served on this ship during operation castle and was active with the placement of the recordings bouts and removal of the boys after the testing. He always tried to reach Richard Lamberts family. |
Trost, Terry N. | QM3 | Feb 1955 – Jul 1955 | Bridge | I was aboard for about four months in 1955. I remember letting the Japanese target practice on a tow target. When the shells began getting too close Captain 0rdered the target cut loose and we left at full speed. |
Barnard,jr., William (Bill) | RM2 | Feb 1958 – Dec 1961 | deck | Anybody who server at this time will remember me.. |
Nicol, Bob | RM3 | 1959 – 1962 | Operations | Radioman |
Rash, Bernard | ENS. | Jul 4, 1960 – Dec 10, 1961 | Ops. | Retired and living the good life in Hawaii. Aloha and best regards to all my shipmates. A special aloha to RM2 Barnard. Yes, I remember. God bless. I'm sad to report that our shipmate Bob Nicol passed away 9/01/2009 |
Hunt, Joe | EM2 | Aug 1960 – Oct 1962 | Electrician | I just finished a book(Last of the tin can sailors) which brought back many Cocopa memories.Would love to hear from former shipmates |
Romero, Camillo (Wally) | EN3 | Sep 2, 1961 – Nov 22, 1963 | ENGINEERING | Looking forward to hearing from any Cocopa Sailor. |
Russ, Phillip | QM3 | Nov 16, 1963 – Jul 4, 1965 | Operations | This was really an experience for a young man, that had never been 200 miles from his home. It was a privilege to have served aboard this ship. |
Schorfheide, Robert (Bob) | EM2 | Feb 15, 1965 – Sep 15, 1967 | ENGINEERING | Went aboard straight out of EMA school...Left as EM2 to USS MARS AFS1. Look forward to finding old shipmates. |
Gauthier, Donald | ETN4 | 1966 – 1969 | repair | |
Felico, Ronald | rmsa | 1967 – 1967 | radioman | My Friend JamesTrello we played music on board ship, and Eddie obrien my good buddy and the Weitlaufer brothers who made me laugh so much they did a good gorilla, also what ever happend to hound the ladies man, ? |
Doherty, William | ET | Jun 1967 – Apr 1970 | OPERATIONS | |
Perkins, Dan | RD3 | Aug 1, 1967 – Aug 15, 1969 | Operations | |
Bouffard, Ray | EN3 | Aug 1, 1967 – Oct 7, 1970 | snipe | ALMOST any can contact me at the Em add, brwnng45@gmail.com |
Smith, Charles | ETN5 | Jan 1969 – Jul 1969 | Operations | |
Johnson, James | radioman sn rmsn | Jan 1969 – Sep 1969 | communications | my first ship in my last year in the navy and i loved it. she was the consumate in rock&roll but we hit some outa sight ports.capt. was walter wilson ltjg, i think,i gave him the conga drum i bought in the P.I. |
Palapo, Erasmo (Rusty) | E-5 | Jul 1, 1969 – Mar 30, 1970 | OR(Radio) | Fun experience...Rough but always Ready...especially during rough seas. A lifetime experience..... |
Hawes, William Jr | EN2 | Oct 25, 1969 – Jan 31, 1973 | Engineering | Interested in catching up with other shipmates on board during same period. |
Herbert, William | EN3 | 1971 – 1972 | engineering | came on board when ship was in drydock , fresh from VIETNAM first cruse to Alaska. Saw the world on this ship and loved every minute. Love to hear from any shipmate especially William Hawyes. Smooth sailing!! |
Arnold, John | CWO | 1972 – 1976 | DECK/WEAPONS | Ships Bos'n until I retired in '76 - great times and memories |
Rugenstein, Warren | EN2 | Mar 1972 – Mar 1972 | Engineroom | Spent only 2 weeks on the Cocopa after Engineman C School, then swapped with a guy to go to the USS Sioux, ATF 75 with GM engines. Love those ALCO's, though! |
Karoly, Steven | CS3 | Apr 1972 – Mar 1973 | Supply | Worked under CS1 George Rooney. CS3 Steven Bartow, CS3 David Staken and CS3 Jim Atherton were my galley mates. |
Oneil, Gregory | BMC | Jan 1973 – | Deck | Best command ever |
Guebert, Mike | EN 3 | Feb 1973 – Jun 1975 | M | |
Runge, Arnold | Sa | Mar 20, 1973 – May 10, 1975 | deck | A great time with a good grew. Learned alot. Proud to have served. |
Zamora, Necito | EMC(SS) | 1974 – 1976 | Electrical | |
Holdredge, Robert | LTJG | Mar 1974 – 1976 | Executive | Executive Officer from 74 - 76. Joined Cocopa in Long Beach Shipyards. Numerous exciting tows conducted. Great tour of duty. Stayed on active duty for 28 years 8 mos. Retired CDR. Hi Jack Arnold. Remember COMNAVMARIANAS? |
Skahan, Steve | YN2 | Apr 1, 1974 – Oct 31, 1975 | Admin Captian's Office | Had a great time aboard the Cocopa. Made the West Pac in 74/75 and was able to see a lot of the world. Worked with Chief Valdo. Shipmates I remember...Cal Looney, Wheat Straw, Augie, Poodle, Bomber, Marv & Mel. |
Landon, Mike | ETN2 | Feb 1975 – Feb 1977 | operations | |
Kruse, Russell / Kruser | Petty Officer/HT | Aug 1, 1975 – Mar 1, 1977 | Engineering | Served as a Diver and Engineer and have many fond memories of places visited and friendships made. I wouldn't trade a single day aboard the Cocopa for anything!! |
Blott, Steve | OS2 | Aug 16, 1975 – Sep 30, 1978 | operations | |
Lacolla, Bob | RM | 1976 – 1978 | rm | |
Middleton, Doc | HM1 | Aug 1976 – Oct 1978 | Staff |
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