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USS Epping Forest (LSD 4) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Epping Forest (LSD 4). 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 58 crew members registered for the USS Epping Forest (LSD 4).

Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1964 | 1965 – now

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Loftin, AnnieSeaman 1c Sv6 usnrSep 4, 1941 – May 20, 1945Uss epping forest lsd 4I registered for my grandfather - Virgil Lavern Loftin Sr. He has passed away my info is annie.loftin@yahoo.com
Aylesworth, Eugene (Sparky)EM1Nov 1941 – Nov 1947electical eng.
George, Charles Kingfireman first classApr 26, 1942 – Dec 22, 1945info not avalibleThis was my grandfather who has passed. He served during WW2 and spoke often about the USS Epping Forest. He remembered being in ruff seas once and the coxswain saying the if the ship rolled over he wanted to be on top.
Airey, CliffMMI/COct 14, 1942 – Jan 11, 1946
Smith, LawrenceSeaman First Class1943 – 1945Boatsman, barge driverThis was my uncle. We talked briefly (he didn't tell many people) about the battles and the planes he shot down. He was in 10 battles in his brief carer.
Airey, CliffMM1/COct 1943 – Jan 2, 1946Engineering
Franks, Edwin JohnS2c V6 CoxswainNov 24, 1943 – Nov 15, 1945Com Phib Pacific FleetThis was my father who served on the USS Epping Forest for almost 2 years during World War II. My father enlisted under this name (the man that raised him, changed his name), his real name was Eddie James Sutherland.
Bason, Lamar (Bucky)S 2/CAug 24, 1944 – Jul 27, 1945USS Epping ForsestThis was my father,
Brindamour, LionelCOXSWAINMar 17, 1945 – Mar 22, 19461st
Kranz, FrederickS1cAug 30, 1945 –NavyThis was my father who passed. He came aboard on Aug 30, 1945. This ship has a great documented history, yet I cannot find the activity from the time my father boarded. If anyone knows please contact. Thanks
Gustafson, Walter E.GMM21950 – 1952GunneryI helped re-commission the Epping Forest for Korean War duty. I was in charge of the 12 twin 20MM guns.
Sullivan, JohnelDC3Feb 1950 – Oct 1953RGreat Ship
Dukes, SamuelYN2Dec 1, 1950 – May 26, 1954First division
Akers, Charles AugustusMRFNMar 8, 1952 – Dec 31, 1955MRFNMy father was Charles Augustus "Smokey" Akers. Served in the Navy 3/8/1952 - 12/31/1955. Served as an MRFN. Anyone remember him or hear stories about him? Great man, husband and father to 5 children (Ed Akers, son)
Munroe, DonaldDC 31953 – 1953Engineering I best remember the typhoon on the voyage to the Philippines, carrying the harbor-dredge out of San Francisco
Setter, Richard MM2/cJan 15, 1954 – Aug 15, 1958Main engine roomHad a great tour of duty for nearly 4 yrs-2 west pac tours- Bikini and Enewetak " -Still trying to figure out what operation "Phiblink" was in 1957 when the ship received special recognition? Anyone know?
Elshire, Leomm3Oct 1, 1954 – Jun 1, 1955Pump RoomSpent Christmas ans New Years 1954-1955 in Japan onboard Epping Forrest LSD4
Craw, RobertMR21955 – 1959mach. shopI had a good four years working in the mach. shop.
Rutledge, Orville (Wayne)MM3Nov 24, 1955 – Sep 15, 1959MWorked in engine room. Had a good 4 years on here. Lots of good times
Kennedy, RonPN31957 – 1957
Hills, JimmieE31957 – 1959
Rogers, GaryDK31957 – 1958Supply
Braim, JosephRD-2Apr 1, 1957 – Feb 1, 1960CNOA Great Experience, Enjoyed every day on the Epping Forest.
Duncan, FrankNot sure1958 – 1962Not sureThis is my dad. Had a brain aneurysm in 1987 & has no short term memory, selective longterm. Tells me things from his days on the Epping Forest. He began his barber career there. I'd love to hear any stories.
Gulley, CarlSK 3Jan 9, 1958 – Sep 10, 1959S
Frey, Jackmm3Jun 10, 1958 – Feb 23, 1962engineering
Frey, JackMM31959 – 1962Mjust register myself on the crew list
Mericle, HaroldMR21959 – 1961A divisionTook over the machine shop after Bob Craw left. Still alive in Oroville WA
Couvillon, Milton (Frenchie) profile iconPT3Jan 1959 – Oct 1961B divisionI was in the port boiler room
King, HowardCS3-CSCMNov 1, 1959 – Aug 1, 1969SUPPLYWent aboard as an E-3, Cook, left-1969 as an E-6, also served on several LSD's-USS POINT DEFIANCE-LSD-31, & USS MOUNT VERNON-LSD-39, Also served at commissary, Barbers Point Hawaii-1972-1975. Retired-at NAS Miramar, SD.
Mercer, KevinQM 31960 – 1962Bridge/NavigationIt was a very interesting and enjoyable time
Hennings, Arnold (Mike) profile iconsn1960 – 1962firstafter leaving lsd4 I reenlisted for 2 more years,then decided to leave the service.it was a great 2 years in sasabo.left as bm3
Pollock, EmersonBM3Mar 9, 1960 – Feb 2, 19621stWas on the "Epping Maru" when it left San Deigo and got stationed in Sasebo. I stayed in the navy and retired in 1990 as a BMCM (SW) and Command Master Chief.
Key, BillySHSNAug 10, 1960 – Apr 30, 1962Supply
Wamboldt, SteveBT-3Jun 1962 – 1964BLOOKING FOR ANYONE, OF ANY DIVISION ASSOCIATED TO THAT TIME PERIOD ON THIS SHIP
Dane, MarvinsnNov 26, 1962 – Jun 1963deckI was assigned to the starboard side,fantail and had several friends there that we hung around together. Cant remember names except for one that stands out and he was called " anchors "
Tauschek, RaymondPN3Apr 1963 – Jul 1965XStarted in Deck Department as Seaman Apprentice. Served as first Deck Yeoman for Lieutenant Calvin Vest. When promoted to PN3 16 Nov 64 transferred to Personnel Office.
Sandifer, KennethE-4Apr 3, 1963 – Jun 12, 1965Supply
Stroup, James Ledoyle (Doyle)unknown1964 – 1966unknownI am Lisa Stroup Hoover. Doyle was my dad. He is deceased (1972) and I am looking for shipmates that would be willing to talk to me about my dad. I was only 4 1/2 years old when he died.
Bloom, Gerald (Jerry)PN3Feb 5, 1964 – Dec 30, 1966AdminC.O. was John E. Dutra during most of my assignment.
Epperson, EarleEM3Dec 28, 1964 – Nov 1968"E" DivisionLooking for Bob Jorgenson. The Epping Maru, was a great platform to start my Navy career, which lasted until 1992. I did an additional 20 years of sea duty in Japan after that. I am retired in beautiful downtown Sasebo.

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