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USS Persistent (MSO 491) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Persistent (MSO 491). 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 36 crew members registered for the USS Persistent (MSO 491).

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Taylor, G DeanEM1Sep 1955 – Jun 1957EngineeringDean Taylor died 10 Mar 2009 in Wichita KS. His son would be interested in stories/photos of his service on the Persistent and the Zeal.
Zito, Michael/mackseaman1957 – Feb 1958Deck
Bertagnolli, Dan (Wimpy) profile iconEN2Jan 30, 1957 – Jan 19, 1960EngineeringFrom Hudson, Wyoming. Made two deployments to Japan. It's been a long time but I have fond memories of my time in the Navy and trips on the MSO-491 Flagship.
Hebert, Daniel (Danny)SOSN1958 – Aug 1959OperationsLooking for anyone that served aboard the USS Persistent MSO-491 during our cruise from Japan back to the USA. I've left pictures on other USS Persistent sites but no responses.
Sims, PhilEN5Aug 1960 – Nov 1962EngGreat times with a great crew.Guys like Trice,Cory,Porto,Robitzsch.
Millard, GeraldIC 11962 – 1964RMade a med pac cruise in 1962 on USS Persistent minesweeper. I retired from Navy in 1977 after 20 years.
Mueller, Robert "Radar"EN2Aug 8, 1962 – Sep 15, 1966Mine Pack 9 - Long Beach CAOperation, maintenance and repair of pretty much everything involving engineering on board what I called a wooden cork. The deck crew JUST loved it when I came out of the engine room with my greasy shoes!
Krebs, KenSeamanSep 1962 – Jul 1965variousI was a signalmen striker, gunners mate striker, deck ape striker and so on.
Ayers, JohnSN/BM3Dec 14, 1962 – Oct 6, 1966Deck Forcemost of my time was in pilot house as helmsman. also kept minesweeping gear in lockers, clean, sharp & painted.
Eichenbusch, Alan IkeRD3Apr 14, 1963 – May 15, 1967operationsWould love to hear from any crew members
Meador, Corbin DaleRadioman 3rd classNov 15, 1963 – Sep 18, 1964Navcommmindiv91brief stint aboard uss Impervious from Navcomsta Guam, on to Persistent Nov 63 to Sept 64. Shared radioshack with Jack Divine and .... Horsley. Westpac Cruise Dec 63 to July 64.
Teeters, DavidENFASep 1964 – Mar 1965Engineering Division
Hatley, CarlENFNJan 1965 – Jan 1971EngineeringCarl passed away Nov 6, 2009. His son is active duty USN (MM1 SW/AW Hatley stationed onboard the USS George H. W. Bush) would like to get in touch with anyone who served with him or remember him.
Johnson, AlanENS/LTJGJun 6, 1965 – May 1967VariousWas DCA, then Supply Officer, then COMM, then OPS. 10.5 month deployment in 65-66. Quite a start to a Navy career, all those Market Time ops, but lots of fun too. Great crew. Stayed in 20 years, retired as LCDR in 1985.
Carr, SparksRM3Aug 12, 1965 – Jul 1, 1967Commander Mine Division 91I served as Radioman and teletype repairman for the Division..also served on the U.S.S. Fortify and U.S.S. Loyalty.
Money, GregRD 3Sep 1, 1965 – Jun 1, 1967Operations DivisionsI was an RD3, boarding at Long Beach, CA. We deployed on a Viet Nam Market Time assignment, 1965-66. After returning to LB, I was assigned to the USS Acme, with the other "short-timers". Honorable discharge-Oct/1967.
Hendrickson, GilbertE2Apr 5, 1966 – Feb 14, 1968Deck ForceLanded at Da Nang October 20, 1967 to go ashore and so the basis of my Agent Orange disability award.
Nierling, CharlieSM1Apr 10, 1966 – Oct 10, 1968COMINEDIV 91 StaffMade a Westpack aboard Persistent as Div 91 staff SM. Almost drowned off the coast of Vietnam. Christmass at sea.
Vanvalkenburg, KipEn2Aug 1966 – Jan 15, 1970En DivisionHope to hear from old buddies.
St.george, JerryEM2Aug 21, 1966 – Feb 1, 1970ENGINEERINGIT WAS A GREAT EXPERIANCE . IT WAS AGOOD CREW AND I HAVE MANY GOOD MEMORIES.
Hammond, DonaldCS 2Oct 1966 – Apr 1970SupplyI was best friends with Tom Kimes DC1. I was the ship's cook and I enjoyed feeding the crew.
Roach, MarshallSN31967 – 1968
Rust, GaryE51967 – 1969ENGINEMANjust would like to know how many are still around
Kimes Htcm Retired, TomDC1Jul 12, 1967 – Jul 12, 1967R div220
MacDonald, BrianSK2Jul 12, 1968 – Feb 25, 1971Deck / SupplyServed with Norman Courtright, Richard Foy as well as Jack Hardesty and Nelson Arroyo. Did 2 Wespacs during Vietnam. Interested in hearing from anyone who served during the same time I did
Foy, Richard/dickE-5/QUARTERMASTERJul 17, 1968 – Sep 15, 1969Because Lt. JG Eason failed to follow the Captain's (Lt. Cmdr. Diezick) night orders, we came within 200 yds from colliding with the USS St. Paul on or around the DMZ. The St. Paul was providing fire cover for the Marines.
Foy, DickeQM 2Jul 17, 1968 – Sep 10, 1969MineDiv 11Loved the big waves a rough seas. Japan was blast
Kuntz, RoySTG3Aug 1968 – Apr 1970OperationsMade one WestPac cruise to Viet Nam. Remember night of "close visit" to DD near the DMZ well. Good times?
Morris, G Darryl profile iconEN3Aug 1, 1968 – Nov 3, 1969engineeringI was on board for the Westpac in 1969.
Mouzakes, Jr., John A.YN2Oct 15, 1968 – Sep 8, 1969operationsEnjoyed Westpac Cruise two deployments off Viet Nam and comradeship with crew, especially SK2 John Orr.
Arroyo, NelsonETR2Nov 1968 – Apr 1971ET GangTwo great Westpacs and a whole lot of liberty with some great shipmates. My e-mail is neloyo@aol.com.
Courtright, NormanEW11969 –
Nevin, TerryBM3May 1, 1969 – Apr 1, 1971DeckIron Men on Wooden Ships! My first ship. Many fond memories!
Robledo, ThomasSM3Jun 21, 1969 – Feb 27, 1971COMMUNICATIONSServed in the Flotilla as Signalman-radio operator and at times assisted navigator and captain with plotting and spotting our way in and out. In all it was comaradery like I have yet to expereince again.
Pence, MerleEM2Jan 19, 1970 – May 7, 1971EngineeringMy first at sea command and the one I learned the most from. Fantastic crew that worked together and shared all the skills needed to do what needed to be done.My first tour to Vietnam and unforgettable for the typhoon .
Williams, Charles (Willie)FN (Mess cook)Jun 1970 – Feb 1971EngineeringHi Guys,,I was on board the PERSISTENT for the last cruise in 1970. I hung around with Arroyo, MacDonald, Hardesty. Hofer. I have been contact with Arroyo, Hardesty, and Hofer. I would like to get in contactwith anyone.

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