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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Tripoli (LPH 10). 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 961 crew members registered for the USS Tripoli (LPH 10).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1966 | 1967 – 1968 | 1969 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 | 1974 – 1975 | 1976 | 1977 – 1978 | 1979 – 1980 | 1981 – 1982 | 1983 – 1984 | 1985 – 1986 | 1987 | 1988 – 1989 | 1990 | 1991 – 1992 | 1993 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Warburton, Duke | BM3 | 0000 – Oct 20, 1991 | 1st | "TRIP DAWGS" . Good or bad, The best crew and friends ever! Good Times! |
Rushing, Gay | ADJ3 | 1965 – 1967 | V--6 Jet Shop | I retired in1985 as ADCS. I then went to work for the U.S.P.S retired in 2004. Wife and I went full-timing in our 40f AlFa See Ya. Winter in Lausiana summer Delaware. Plank Owner. please contact me if you remember me. |
Tarver, Bob | Dt3 | 1965 – May 1967 | Dental | Great time. 1st in the dental group aboard. We worked on a barge along side the Tripoli. Sure would like to hear from some of you guys. Where are you at George tryon? Have photos for you. |
Sullivan, Tom | Ams3 | 1965 – 1967 | Air frames | |
Gregones, William (Bill) | QM3 | 1965 – Jul 5, 1968 | Navigation | I was a plankowner. Was also in Philadelphia for commissioning. Was on the first westpac and returned in '68. |
Pritchard Jr, Arthur | SFM2 | Jan 1965 – | ||
Hayes, William | RM1 | Jan 7, 1965 – Dec 23, 1967 | OC | First crewmember. Capt blocked all plankowner stuff and sent me to AKA104 on return from Nam. Left for nam again next day until Sept 21, '67. Disch. "69 w/PTSD. Great crew, Capt was sick. Thanks a lot Henry! |
Pritchard Jr, Arthur E | SF2 | Feb 16, 1965 – May 1967 | Repair | had some good times with all in miss.Hope all had good time in crews lounge put many hours building it also cpo living |
Goodner, Donald | ABH2 | May 8, 1965 – Jun 1, 1967 | V1,V3 | I was a plank owner. I still live in the San Diego area. |
Schmitt, John | SN | Jul 16, 1965 – Sep 24, 1968 | USN | This is John's daughter. Does anyone remember him? Probably called him Smitty? I would like to know what happened over there to make my father change his religious beliefs. He would never talk about what happened. |
Pederson, Larry "Pete" | YN3 | Aug 1965 – Aug 1967 | Admin | Great memories. Worked for Cdr Seidel and was the Captain's talker at GQ. Am a plankowner and have been to two reunions. Would love to hear from any shipmates. |
Barbera, Frank | ABH3 | Nov 1965 – Jun 1967 | Plank Owner; at Norfolk NOB pre Philly commission on board til may 67, always resented assisgnment to the Iwo Jima month before Tripoli`s first deployement; at de-com in `95 in San Deigo; seen her at Mare Island in `03....great memories | |
McCameron, James | LTJG | Nov 1965 – Apr 1968 | S-3 DIVISION | My first assignment was Wardroom Mess Officer, S-5. I was reassigned as the Ship's Store Officer, S-3. I stayed in the Naval Reserve and retired as a Captain in 1995. My GQ station was a Gun Director Officer. |
Jones, Alan D | ETCM | Nov 1, 1965 – Feb 1, 1966 | electronics shop | writing for my dad. he was on original crew from philly to San San diego transfered to Iowa jima shortly after arriving in san diego write if you remember him. should be easy he was the only e9 |
Chontos, Herbert | AMS 1 | Nov 4, 1965 – Aug 3, 1967 | V6 | Plank Owner. Construction, Commision, and then to Vietnam. A proud ship in action. |
Landon, Jud | mm3 | Nov 9, 1965 – Nov 8, 1967 | m | First non rated in m div , pre comm, great ship to learn my rate on left ship mm2 looking for robert tarver my frist friend aboard < Krongberger mm2 an Emarn mm1 J Master mm1 any pre comm m div. |
Hegel, Delbert | RD2 | Dec 26, 1965 – Sep 11, 1968 | Original Blank owner,served 2-tours to Vietnam, Not sure of day. | |
Knowles, Jimmy Or Jj | mm3 | Dec 28, 1965 – Jun 15, 1967 | m divison | was on comissoning crew |
Kingerski Jr, Frank [ski ] | E 3 | Dec 29, 1965 – Oct 14, 1966 | shipfitter shop | |
Borchardt, Paul | LTJG | Dec 31, 1965 – Dec 31, 1967 | S2,S4,S7 | Was on PreCom Detail and First Deployment. Always had great men in my divisions and every one worked hard. Subic had many memories. Does anyone remember trips via Helicopter to Supply Depot in Da Nang ? |
Bowers, Frank A. | PN3 | 1966 – Apr 1967 | Administration | I am a Plank Owner. PreCom @ NOB Norfolk, Outfitting at Philly and around To San Diego. I remember a bad viberation and had to go into Long Beach yards to fix. Enjoyed my time aboard. |
Henderson, Ronald | RMCM(RET) | 1966 – 1968 | OC (RADIO) | Was a plank owner and on Pascagoula crew, made Viet Nam cruise with several combat operations. Served with a lot of great people and the radio gang were a great bunch. Would like to contact any of them. |
Morris, Toxey | LT(MC) | 1966 – | h | |
Bowers, Frank | PN3 | 1966 – Apr 1967 | Admin | |
Gruner, George | axan | 1966 – 1968 | V6 | Plank owner, pre com at Ingalls. Fresh seafood at every stop from MS to Subic. Got spit on in San Fran before separation from active duty. Rejoined military in '91, retired last year as O5. 17 years flying wounded troops |
Schneider, Jim | FN | 1966 – 1966 | Ac@R | Was in the pre-commisioning crew in Norfolk. Was abourd when we headed for Calif. I and TM3 Bob Middleton flew off the day the Pacific Admiral and his crew went down while trying to land on the Tripoli just off Ca. |
Boon, Chuck | abh | 1966 – 1970 | air flight dk | |
Sciarrino, John | BM3 | 1966 – Mar 1967 | boat | Iam a plank owner and part of the inspection team in pascaqoula sailed to philly shook all the way was in the boat div cmdr.Mattson div officer deployed to nam when cmadore and crew crashed into ocean only miles out. |
Weaver, Deny (Boats) | ABH-1 | 1966 – 1969 | V1 | Worked on the flight deck LPO #1 Had some great moments and a lot that were not so great. Always looked forward to going ashore after a long time at sea. Anyone wanting to contact me she0702@gmail.com. |
Rosenbaum, Jesse | radioman seaman | 1966 – 1966 | radio division | i was a plankowner. then ended up in riverboats in vietnam. got shot up in one of the enemys ambushes. would like to see how smitty anddeuter are doing. many great times aboard the tripoli. especially liberty in subic . |
Morris, Toxey | lt | 1966 – 1967 | h | i WAS FIRST AND CHIEF FIRST MEDICAL OFFICER OF USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10). |
Beauregard, Roger | CW04 | 1966 – 1968 | Weather | Looking for anyone who knew my grandpa. Went by bo. Please contact me with any info. Im a current navy sailor. Becky_b001@yahoo.com thank you |
Klavuhn (Bill), Wm. F. | HM2 | Jan 1966 – Mar 10, 1967 | MEDICAL (X-RAY TECH.) | Wish I would have stayed a while longer,from what I read Iam not a lone. Ser. with Capt. SUERSTEDT, DOCTOR MORRIS,CHIEF.MALLORCA ,HM1 OVERSON,HM2 TRYON, HN WOOD. I HEAR Trip is at mare Island. Would like to go aboard her again. You know what I mean. |
Valentine, Dane | ADRAN | Jan 1966 – Aug 1967 | Plank Owner | |
Taylor, Ronald | EN3 | Jan 2, 1966 – Jun 11, 1968 | a gang | Plankowner. looking for anyone who was on the 1st westpac cruise. |
Hudlow, Norman | CS 3 | Jan 3, 1966 – Jan 10, 1967 | S-2 | First and best ship. Commissioning crew Plank owner. Norfolk Virginia, Pascagula Mississippi, Philadelphia, San Diego, |
Frederickson, Joe | SM3 | Jan 5, 1966 – Apr 24, 1967 | CS | Plankowner from Pascagoula days. In touch 2004 with Dr. Morris, Capt. Chandler. Still vividly remember time in Tripoli and our Pascagoula-Philadelphia-Long Beach-San Diego journey. |
Harris, Gene | ABHAN | Jan 5, 1966 – Jun 7, 1967 | LEAD AN FLT.DK. CREW | PLK OWNER PRE/COMM CREW GOOD OL' PASCAGOULA DAYS LOVED THE PRE DIUM, SHK.DN CRUISE . NORVA TO PHILA TO S.D. VIA CANAL, WHAT A NIGHT IN COLON . S.D. / L.B. FINALLY SET SAIL TO WESPK PEARL HARBOR DA NANG SUBIC BAY DETACHED THERE. GRT TIME |
Mercer, Herbert (Frank) | BM3 E4 | Jan 5, 1966 – Feb 10, 1970 | 1st | Went with the old girl on her first maiden voyage. It seemed like we lived in Viet Nam. Had many good friends and would like to ccontact some. |
Ermann, William | MMC | Jan 6, 1966 – Sep 16, 1969 | M and A | |
Reed, Jessie | E-4 | Jan 6, 1966 – Sep 10, 1967 | Signal | |
Penalber, Ray | ABHAN | Jan 11, 1966 – Oct 17, 1967 | flight deck/combat cargo/#2 elevator operator | original plank owner. Member of Tripoli first crew I was on board for the first and second Vietnam tours that Tripoli completed.I operate a business in Bakersfield,California, My three boys all born and raised there, along with my wife . |
Penalber, Ray | ABHAN | Jan 11, 1966 – Oct 17, 1967 | flight deck/combat cargo/#2 elevator operator | original plank owner. Member of Tripoli first crew I was on board for the first and second Vietnam tours that Tripoli completed.I operate a business in Bakersfield,California, My three boys all born and raised there, along with my wife . |
Metts, James | AK3 | Jan 15, 1966 – May 14, 1967 | Supply | Ships Rep for USS Tripoli Reunion Assn. Please contact for information. |
Patterson, Rick'pat' Patterson | ABF3 | Jan 26, 1966 – Jul 20, 1967 | V-4 | |
Mauck, Allen B. | AG 3 | Feb 1966 – Jul 20, 1967 | Meteorology | I'am a plank owner, went aboard the Tripoli in Philly for out fitting. Learned alot about life and myself. Vietnam is something I'll never forget. Met alot of great people while on board her. Hello to all of my old shipmates and God Bless you |
Lundquist, Dave | 3rd class petty officer | Feb 1966 – 1967 | V-1 V-3 | |
Swies, Patrick ( Flake ) | CS3 | Feb 1, 1966 – Aug 30, 1969 | Supply | Served aboard the Tripoli form the beginning. Plankowner. Served with the Martin Twins. Jon Malec, Bob Babes, Jim Palmer, Jim Shakey Jim Hicks. John Martin. Great ship and great crew God Bless all. |
Swies, Patrick / Flake | CS3 | Mar 1, 1966 – Aug 1, 1969 | Deck / Radio / Supply | Plankowner from Norfork to Philly ( my home town ) to San Diego. Worked in the galley with Chambers . Best crew in the Navy. Best to Mike Martin, JOhn Malec, Bob Babes, Jimmy Sharkey and all the guys from the deck division. Smooth sailing guys . |
Patterson, Rick'pat' Patterson | ABF3 | Mar 1, 1966 – Jul 14, 1967 | aviation fuels (JP5 & AVGAS) | plnkownr-wrkd 4'ROCKY"W4-I testd JP5&AVGAS b4 flitops&reprtd to CMDR-BODNER OKto strtOPS-durng fltops was SAFTY PTY OFCR on flt deck-wore purpl jersey&hat-also had a STAINLESS STEELE NOSE GUARD-wnt in DA NANG evry2wks tstd fuels-ca |
Clark, Glenn | ATN2 | Mar 5, 1966 – Jan 5, 1969 | V6 | |
Rushing, Gay | ADCS | Mar 9, 1966 – Jul 9, 1967 | V-6 | power plants ADJ-3 |
Beeton, Robert | EM3 | Mar 10, 1966 – Jun 5, 1968 | E DIVISON | Plank owner...Norfork.Philly, to westpac....I was an electrician and was all over that ship...Remember a lot of good shipmates and good liberties...I also wired up that big (10) on the ship...still an electrician.. |
Bryant, William Bill | IC2 | Apr 4, 1966 – Aug 20, 1968 | Engineering | I am a plank owner many fine memories of my tour-does anyone remember running aground in Mobile on a shake down cruise. |
Elkins, Bo | E3 | Apr 15, 1966 – Dec 23, 1967 | electricans mate, and boiler tender | I had the privilege of working on the USS Tripoli prior to commission, and was one of the Electricians that built, and installed the LPH10 lighted sign on the 03 level, sometime later. Plankowner. . |
Daigle, Tony | ATC | Apr 24, 1966 – Nov 23, 1969 | v6 | |
Taylor, Allen | AZ1 | Jun 1966 – Jan 1970 | V6 | I may have been the last plankowner off the ship! Would like contact with anyone from V6. |
Walker, Dave---dew | E-3 seaman | Jun 1966 – Nov 16, 1967 | Deck Force | I'm a Plankowner and I'm a Buddhist now I chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo and I'm studying to be a Legal assistant and Veteran's Advocate. I'm in the Fleet Reserve Association |
Shepard, G | RD2 | Jun 1966 – Apr 1968 | OPS | |
Kane, John | BT-3 | Jun 15, 1966 – Jan 15, 1969 | B Div Boiler room 2C | Looking to correspond with anyone who served with me. |
Cherniack, Fred | AC3 | Jul 1, 1966 – Dec 23, 1967 | Ops | |
Claassen, Marshall | LTJG | Jul 10, 1966 – Jun 1968 | X Division | |
Buerger, Dieter | ETR3 | Jul 15, 1966 – Aug 20, 1968 | OE | Came aboard in Philly, was assigned 2nd Div., also honor guard, then repaired radar. Learned a lot as we completed 2 tours to Nam.Will always remember fellow shipmates.Glad to be a cvilian again. |
Bryant, Bill | E2 | Jul 15, 1966 – Aug 19, 1968 | Engineering | |
Malec, John | GNG3 | Aug 1966 – May 1969 | fox | Searching for Shipmates of so long ago. |
Hunt, Angie | Gng3 | Aug 1966 – May 1969 | 1 | Looking to find John Malec, GNG3 USS Tripoli. Found your Plank Owner certificate and ribbons in my basement in Philadelphia. Wish to return. Thanks |
Smith, Glenn | S.F.P./E4 | Aug 6, 1966 – Dec 23, 1967 | REPAIR | LOOKING FOR ANYONE DURING THE VIETNAM CRUISE 1967 |
Parkins, Larry | SFP/E5 | Aug 6, 1966 – Aug 10, 1968 | R | Plank Owner had some great times would like to hear from fellow sailors in R division |
Price, Michael | FT-3 | Aug 6, 1966 – Oct 16, 1968 | Gunnery | I was a plankowner of the Tripoli. I started out as a deck hand and later joined the Fire Control crew. I stood a LOT of watches in the Fire Control turret on the superstructure (7th deck?). I would sure like to hear from some of my old crew mates! |
Knowles, David | SEAMAN | Aug 6, 1966 – Sep 27, 1967 | UNK | My name is Doug Schofield. Uncle was David Knowles, a Plank Owner of the Tripoli. Died in Vietnam on 27 September 1967. I received his commissioning card from 6 August 1966 and his Purple Heart and certificate. If you remember please write. |
Don.kochell@yahoo.com, Donald | PH3 | Aug 6, 1966 – 1967 | ships crew | Commissioning crew ,obtaining the rank of photographers mate 3rd class. |
Jensen, Dale | E5 | Aug 10, 1966 – Feb 14, 1969 | supply | not sure of dates but was on the original crew..was dp2 in data processing..cowrote programes to computerize watch quarter and station bill. I think the first ever computerized in the navy |
Kronberger, Donald | MM2 | Sep 6, 1966 – Oct 14, 1969 | M&B | good ship |
Wedgeworth, Lovard (Sonny) | STOREKEEPER 3RD CLASS | Sep 6, 1966 – Aug 23, 1968 | Supply S-1 | I am looking for at least one crew member that was on the USS Tripoli at the same time that i was. Also any information about Norman Steadham, David D. Salyer, or Carl Marks. I would appreciate it very much. Thanks. |
Comegys, Charles | bt-3 | Nov 15, 1966 – Nov 13, 1970 | B DIVISION | LOOKING FOR ANYONE LEFT FROM THE CREW OF 1966-1970 THE SNIPES. |
Montes, Armando (Montey) | SK3 | Dec 1966 – Dec 1969 | S1 | Hello to all my old shipmates. Does anyone know what happened to Bill Pervis? I remember Norsmstead, John Lurusso, Jim Johnson, Langenbom,Gilson, Bramlette. |
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