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USS Nimble (MSO 459) Crew List

The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Nimble (MSO 459). 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 14 crew members registered for the USS Nimble (MSO 459).

NameRank/RatePeriodDivisionRemarks/Photo
Tiffany, Doug / Ping Jockey Or Sheep HerderE-6 / SO-1Sep 10, 1956 – Aug 1, 1960OperationsWas on board for two Med Cruises and a North Sea Minesweep Operation. Was involved in and found, by sonar, a nuclear weapon jetisoned by an aircraft off the coast of Florida in '58. A great little ship. I even have a model of her. Red Skies at Nig
Meckay, Richard F.LTJGFeb 28, 1957 – Feb 28, 1960Have great memories of our years on the NIMBLE. I'm retired in Kerrville, Tex.
Sickenberger, EdwardFN---EN3Mar 10, 1959 – May 15, 1962EnginemanWould like some picture if anyone has any,of the crew.I enjoy being on the ship.This is my address RR1 Box 210 IMler P.a. 16655 or call 814 239 2336 Thank you.
Houze, RonaldSNOct 1959 – Aug 1961DeckCame onboard from the USS BOLD MSO 421 worked as deck hand as as cook with Parker, and Hudson. Many experiences during my tour.
Pogue, RichardE-4Oct 1963 – Oct 20, 1967
Rybkiewicz, DenisETR2Jun 1964 – Mar 196684Stationed at MOTU-10 Electronic repair shop Charleston, SC transferred to USS Nimble for med-cruise and B52 crash clean-up. Great crew and ship. I will never forget the experience and crew.
Steele, Lowell (Bob)RM2Jun 26, 1964 – Aug 27, 1965Operations/Communications
Baier, JoeRD2Aug 1964 – Jun 24, 1967Operations CICI have many fond memories especially the 66 Med cruise when searched for the bomb.I remember many of those that I served with especially Fred Nutter ( KIA). I am now living in PA. Phone # 484-571-8123
Gibbs, CharlesNov 4, 1964 – Oct 2, 1966deck handwas on nimble in 66 looking for a bomb off spain also covered space shots in 1965 dont remember all crew capt black was skipper i remember yeo medina and poole would like to contact
Medina, VictorYN3Feb 15, 1965 – Jul 1, 1966Deck Force and Ship's OfficeWhat a great ship & crew! I was one of the Deck Apes before becoming assigned to ship's office with YN2 Rufus Poole. XO was LT John Black, CO was Giles... what great guys. Med Cruise in 66. Living in Corpus Christi 361-881-3815
Mullen, RodSTG3Jun 20, 1965 – Aug 11, 1966I remember most of the crew at this time, George Biles was the C.O. We took part in the A-bomb search near Palmares, Spain. I went to the area on the Sagacity and returned to the Nimble when it reported to the area. Currently retired in Mora, Mn.
Philip, SchamingETN2Jul 6, 1967 – May 12, 1968OperationsCruise to Spain was interrupted by Cdr. Bluin's getting the screws caught in refueling lines. Remember Brown, Nonnenmacher, Tritt and Bill Hollman. Great crew. Look me up: http://phil.schaming.us
Babineau, RonRM3Nov 1968 – May 1970My 1st active duty station. Good boat ... good crew. Started as deck ape E3, passed test for RM ... RM2 C. Ken Sharpe, Jim "Peaches" ? RD Roddy Shumpert, RD Nonnemacher, Ltjg Steele, LtCmdr J.B. McKinney, XO LArry Eisenhower?
Pinkard, DennisENSJan 29, 1970 – Sep 29, 1970DCACut my teeth on Nimble. Became sea detail OD through the long sea detail required in-out of Charleston, SC. The ship was decomissioned shortly after I left in late Sep 70 for diving school at Washington Navy Yard.

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