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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Jason (AR 8). 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 1123 crew members registered for the USS Jason (AR 8).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1952 | 1953 – 1958 | 1959 – 1962 | 1963 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – 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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Parker, Leon | MM1 | 1968 – 1974 | M | I made 5 westpacs and loved everyone of them. I was in the fwd eng. room and seen alot of changes made to it. the two new main feed pumps which were about half the size of the old ones.I seen #1 bolier blow up. and LP turbine fly apart. |
Wilson, Michael Mike | MM2 | 1968 – 1969 | Shop 38C | |
Shields, Larry | BM3 | 1968 – 1970 | deck | |
Parker, Leon | MM1 | 1968 – 1976 | M | |
Woehrle, Jack | ETR2 | 1968 – 1969 | R4 | Worked in electronics calibration shop. |
Drennen, Ronald | Mm3 | 1968 – 1971 | M | I stood watches in fwd eng room;but, I worked in Eng Log Rm as the 3m assistant under Cheif Ahrent. All 3 deployments. Jason was a fine ship. |
Herr, Don | MR3 | Jan 1968 – Aug 1969 | R2 | Worked in Heavy Machine Shop, Westpac '68, Seattle Sea Fair '69. |
Schultz, Bill | DS-2 | Mar 1968 – Jun 1969 | Supply | I was the junior computer repairman, working with Mikie Kissell. One westpac cruise. I remember the self-inflicted grenade at Vung Tau that put the J in drydock in '69. |
Franklin, Thomas | EM2 | Mar 1968 – Jul 13, 1971 | Power Shop | lots of friends and memories 3West Pac trips |
Broome, Thomas | BT3 | Mar 5, 1968 – Mar 4, 1972 | ENG. | I WORKED IN FORWARD I WAS LOOKING FOR SOME SHIPMATES THAT HAD BEEN TO NAM IN 7-28-68,12-27-69,3-23-71,HAVE DIABETES AM SURE SOME OF YOU DO ALSO, NEED SOME LETTERS SAYING WE WERE THERE AND HAS SHORE LEAVE PLEASE HELP .HI |
Cardaropoli, Anthony | HM2 | Apr 3, 1968 – Nov 30, 1968 | Dispencary | Spent less than a year on the Jason. We went to Hawaii, Philippines, Taiwan and Vung Tau, Vietnam. Our sistem ship was damaged in a typhoon and that ruined our WesPac tour for 1968. Went to Amphib Base in Norfolk next. Made a lot of friends |
Harris, Ted | IM2 | Jun 1968 – Dec 10, 1970 | R5 | Many great memories of the "Jolly J", (2) Westpac cruises, San Diego, "PB", LaJolla Cove, trips to "TJ" and many more...... |
Lee, Henry | ETN2 | Jul 28, 1968 – Sep 25, 1970 | R-4 | I mostly enjoyed my tour of duty here, and greetings to Jim Bloom and Bill Schultz. It was a good learning and growth experience. |
Rokusek, Stan | BM2 | Sep 1968 – Jun 25, 1972 | R1 Sail Locker | came aboard in Subic Bay, Deck Div. with Larry Myers and Ray (Dickie) Callaway. worked in Sail Locker with Chris Herold, Rick Lowe, Garland Arbogast, Rick Wright, Dan Diggins, John Trachey, Dilbert Postlewait. Whewww! |
Mitchell, John | EN2 | Oct 1968 – 1971 | A | Good memories of the years spent on the Jason. Two Westpacs with even more memories. Sasabo and Subic seemed like home away from home. The event remembered most was the at burial of "Faithful Dog" (The Lizard. |
York, 111, Harry | Bm3 | Nov 1968 – Feb 7, 1969 | Deck | I came aboard the Jason in early February of 1969 staying for about 5 months until I was transferred to Vietnam to I.U.W.G. 1, in Nha Trang, South Vietnam and then to Operation Seafloat in the Mekong Delta. |
Schissler, Terry | EN2 | Dec 1968 – May 1970 | A Division | Looking for any of the old crew, really enjoyed the time spent on her. |
Black,, Donald | SN/PN3 | Dec 1968 – Oct 1970 | Admin | Medically separated as PN1, now 100% SC. |
Hiznay, Joe | MM2 | 1969 – 1972 | Outside Repair | In port top watch aft engine room, GQ throttles aft. In charge outside repair. At the end in 72 only Bluejacket to stand quarters. |
Grindstaff, Ray | DC1 | 1969 – 1970 | Eng/DC Shop | Actually my first tour-did another tour from72 to 74- great time Reunion with some great shipmates every two years at Branson.Still friends after all these years |
Siegel, Ron (Ziggy) | SK3 | Jan 1969 – Jan 1971 | Supply | I drove the ships flatbed truck and was the forklift operator on the pier. Later I became the outside storekeeper, dealing with merchants and Navy Supply Center. Handled all the walk-thrus for supplies. Miss those days. |
Kloos, Mike | dpsn | Jan 10, 1969 – Jan 6, 1971 | supply | enjoyed being on the jason had some great shipmates |
Boyd, Don | BT 2 | Feb 4, 1969 – Jun 14, 1972 | M-Divison | was in aft hole with Lump Taylor,Bobby Black,Resenick two westpacs run with Howerton,L.Parker,Urban,Schibi,Trout,Stires,Fat Buddie Sloan,three of us have same tatoo on our arses. |
Conley, John | DCFN | Mar 1, 1969 – Nov 30, 1969 | Damage Control Shop | Being my first assignment after boot camp and DC "A" school it was a real learning experience. The trip to Seattle was the best. Left after a few months for Naval Support Siagon. |
Hartney, John | SA | Mar 15, 1969 – Oct 1, 1969 | 2nd Cranes | 1st Duty Station: assigned to cranes and I thought it was great duty. Listened to stories about Vietnam from the BMs'. Submitted a "CHIT" requesting transfer to RVN Orders arrived for S.E.R.E. within 30 days grew up fast |
Swarens, C W "Bill" | CYN3 | Apr 1, 1969 – Aug 14, 1970 | OPS | WestPac was an experience. Radio Gang was a wild bunch while tied up in Subic Shamrock Club was home away from home ! |
Hemme, Kenneth | LTJG | Apr 22, 1969 – Aug 10, 1970 | M | I was M Division officer. |
Greenlee, Tommy | MR3 main machine shop | May 1969 – Nov 22, 1972 | R2 | Had lots of friends worked hard played hard |
Hynes, Douglas | IM2 | Jun 1969 – Mar 1972 | R5 | I am looking in the hopes of contacting some of the guys I served with and have multiple questions for some of them. I'd like to talk about some of the events we experienced together. |
Mock, Edward (Ned) | SFP3 | Jun 1, 1969 – Jun 1, 1971 | naval base San Diego | |
Johnson, Douglas C. | PNCM | Jun 14, 1969 – Dec 20, 1971 | Personnel Officer | |
Johanesen, Robert | GMG3 | Jun 30, 1969 – Aug 1, 1972 | 3RD | Back in 1969 thru 1972 3rd Division was for the Gunners Mates and Fire Controlmen. I remember that it was a very contentious group of people with a lot of personal politics. Either you liked third division or you hated it. I basically was |
Kirkman, William | E-3 | Jul 1969 – May 1970 | Deck | |
Lutovsky, George | DP2 | Aug 1969 – Feb 1971 | A Great ship, serving with a great group of sailors. Interesting computer system that Univac hardware. Those were the days..... | |
Wasson, Randy | MM3 | Sep 1969 – Dec 1970 | A | Had fun worked hard |
Gronau, Craig (Wolfgang) | SK3 | Sep 15, 1969 – Aug 10, 1971 | Storekeeper | Most of my time was spent in the storekeepers office. I was in charge of the ship's petty cash fund. |
Wilkerson, Ed | EM 3 | Oct 1969 – Aug 1971 | Power Shop | made 2 Westpacs |
Schwedler, Richard | E-4 | Oct 1969 – 1973 | Engineering | |
Bloom, James | ET1 | Oct 5, 1969 – | R-4 Electronics Repair | Served on three west pac cruses |
Lehman, Don | MR2 | 1970 – 1974 | Repair | Had a GREAT time on the Jason! Did 2 WESTPAC trips. Started out in the Machine Shop (R2), then moved to R2 Office (yeoman - under WO Bowser). Then moved to Repair Office (yeoman again). Hung out with guys from the Photo-Lab, Dental, and ALL OVER! |
Ringstad, Tom | MR3 | 1970 – 1972 | R-2 | Hello to: Tommy Greenlee, Don Lehman, Dave Garrett, Manuel Chavez and Doobie Dennis Heimer. Hope you are all well. |
Stires, Gary | BT 3 | 1970 – 1972 | b | Also on the USS Arlington (AGMR2) 1968-1970 |
Wilson, Terry | FTG2 | Jan 1970 – Sep 1971 | 3rd | The Jason ruined me for cruise ships, they are just not fun. My daughter was born in Sasebo, learned to sail smallcraft, entered races, hung around all over the ship. A lot of very good men served with me and I learned a lot. Also had a car |
Kirk, Bill | BT2 | Jan 1970 – Apr 1972 | R2 | I was stupid enough and asked to give up what was a cushy job in Boiler Repair to go down and work in the hole. I've wised up quite a bit since then. |
Tison, Ken | MR2 | Jan 1, 1970 – Jun 5, 1970 | R | Worked in the lower machine shop. Good group of guys. Had a pair of twins, the Smiths. Would like to find a guy in the BT shop that played all string instruments. Can't remember his name. |
Wilson, Terry | FTG2 | Jan 15, 1970 – Sep 15, 1972 | 3rd Weapons Gunnery | Loved sailing |
Reed, Wilbur Dean | MR3-MR1 | Jan 30, 1970 – 1976 | R2 | I WAS IN THE MAIN MACHINE SHOP. SPENT TIME IN THE OPTICAL SHOP AND SUPPLY PLAYING CRIBBAGE. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ALL OF YOU OR MEET AT THE REUNION IN JUNE.CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFO BZ TO ALL |
Hargrove, James | HT3 | Feb 1, 1970 – Mar 2, 1973 | DC shop | |
Miller, John | EN1 | Feb 20, 1970 – Jun 10, 1975 | R-2 | W4 Robinette was the division officer |
Keith, Leonard 'comshaw' | BT3 PETTY OFFICER | Jul 1970 – Jun 1974 | We were the only ones who blew up our no.1 Boiler while boosting steam at Pier One SanDiego during Dress White Inspections. Every one was covered in soot. I mean everyone! Ha Ha! A newbie fireman forgot to purge with forced draft blowers! | |
Bowcutt, Mike | EN2 | Aug 1970 – Jun 1974 | "A" gang | Started out in after engine room, made EN3, transfered to the AC&R shop, Ports visited: Vung Tau, Viet Nam, Sasebo Japan, Olongapo, PI. S Korea, Tiwan, kelung, Hong Kong, Romblon |
Maxwell, Ron/doc | HM3 | Sep 1970 – Apr 1972 | Medical | Great ship and crew members. First reenlistment led to a career. 1971 WestPac cruise was the best. |
Pier, Larry D | E4 | Oct 1970 – Nov 9, 1971 | Repair | |
Debski, Robert | ML3-MLFN | Nov 1970 – Aug 18, 1974 | R2 FOUNDRY | Definately an adventure. |
Alex, Michael | MM3 | Nov 1, 1970 – May 30, 1974 | M | I have had lifetime friends from the Ichiban Bacahachi Maru |
Dennert, Roger | MM2 | Nov 1, 1970 – Dec 1, 1973 | A gang Boat Deck | 2 Westpac's first one went to Vungtau Vietnam. both times went to Sasebo, Subic Bay, Hong Kong, Taipai, Pearl Harbor. Worked with some great guys |
Dunning, Gerry | E-4 STOREKEEPER | Dec 1970 – Aug 1972 | Supply | Two westpacs to Sasebo/VietNam/Hong Kong/Taiwan/Hawaii and 2nd to Subic Bay, Philipines. |
Siemers, Bill | EM3 | Dec 8, 1970 – May 5, 1974 | Power Shop | Learned alot from Snoopy Snyder. Made alot of great friends. WestPac was a trip. Hung out with DC shop guys alot. Great crew Great times |
Loerch, Eric | FN/SN | Dec 20, 1970 – Aug 12, 1972 | R-5/R-1/Dental | I was a stricker and moved around the ship before becoming going to DT school, but I always considered the Jolly "J" my home away from home. I miss it all except mess cook duty. |
Loerch, Eric | FN | Dec 20, 1970 – Aug 12, 1972 | R5 |
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