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USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3). 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 1396 crew members registered for the USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1978 | 1979 – 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 – 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 – 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 – 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 – now
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale, John G. | ABH3 | 1979 – 1983 | V-1 | |
| Anglada, Francis | SN/AN/PH2 | 1979 – 1985 | 2nd, V-1, OZ | I moved around quite a bit and finally became a photographer. When I transfered in 85 I crossed rate again to FC and retired after 21 years |
| Conley, Pete | 1979 – | V-3 | Plankowner | |
| Downs, Ray | AC2 | 1979 – 1982 | OC | 1ST WESPAC/ Great Ship/Finest crew/ Retired 1998 ACC(AW)/ feel free to drop me a line |
| Terry, John | E-4 ABF | 1979 – 1982 | V4 | Plank owner. Like to hear from my V4 crewmates. Would look forward to a reunion. |
| Bethoney, Michael (Mike) | ABH3 | 1979 – 1983 | AirDale | WOW ITS BEEN A LONG TIME.THE OLD GIRL IS GONE.LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH SOME OF THE BOYS FROM THE PAST.EMAIL ME AT FOOTBALLMANIAC@GMAIL.COM. |
| Anderson, James | MM3 | 1979 – 1981 | Engineering aft engine room | Adios to a good ol ship, lots of good memories parties with the shipmates, drinking and chasing skirts in and around California.. You remember that? |
| Barnardo, Anthony | ABH3 | 1979 – Oct 1981 | V3 | Had a great time on the West Pac, would like to hear from other crew members, e-mail:pasquale1956@hotmail.com |
| Wiederhold, Anthony (Tony) | ABH-3 | 1979 – 1982 | v1 | |
| Huntsberger, Tony | PH2 | 1979 – 1983 | oz | |
| Wilchcombe, Eric, (Humph/couz/firecracker Wilchcombe) | PN3 | 1979 – 1981 | X | Plankowner, I am devestated to learn of the loss of my ship. Looking for other plankowners from my devision. Can reach me at (dames2005@hotmail.com) |
| Cale, John | ABH 3 | 1979 – 1983 | AIR | found some friends on here. I would like to find more and tell the same ol lies. |
| Traverse, Gary | MM3 | 1979 – 1981 | M Division-AFT | Was on the USS Chicago CG 11 Before coming to the Wood,Was on the Belleau Wood for her first WestPac. Did 2 on the Chicago |
Clawson, Gary  | E-3 | 1979 – 1981 | MACHINIST MATE | HAD A AWESOME TIME - GREAT CREW - LOOKIN FOR A OLD FRIEND BRIAN GARDNER AVIATION DEPT. - IF ANYONE IS IN CONTACT WITH HIM -TELL HIM IM LOOKIN FOR HIM . REMEMBERING THE WILD PARTIES -YOU ALL FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME |
| Robitaille, Arthur | EM3 | 1979 – Oct 27, 1980 | E1 | |
| Fitzgerald, Michael | E4/Disbursing clerk | 1979 – 1982 | Supply | |
| Galbraith, Fergus | BMC | 1979 – 1984 | Deck | This was the best ship of many I served on. Commissioned it and later served as the ships bos'n upon returning. |
| Trimble, Joseph | HT2 | 1979 – 1980 | R | IT WAS A SHOCK COMING FROM A DD TO LHA |
| Howley, Robert | OS2 | Jan 1979 – Aug 1981 | 1st Westpac | |
| Howley, Robert | OS2 | Jan 1979 – Aug 1981 | OI | West PAC 1981 |
| Moore, Robert "Trusty Rusty" | EN3 | Jan 10, 1979 – May 6, 1984 | Engineering "A" Engine Shop EAO2 | They decommed and killed the BEST of the LHAs...I have the fondest memories of my years on the "Wood"...I have 1/700 scale models of CVL-24 AND LHA-3! Contact me; rustym88@yahoo.com. "They just don't make 'em like that anymor |
| Beachy, Larry | BM3 | Mar 3, 1979 – Jun 7, 1982 | Deck. 1st Division | I can honestly say the 3 1/2 years I was on the Belleau Wood were some of the best times of my life. So many great friends. Great comraudery and wild times on west pac. proudtobeanamerican59@yahoo.com |
| Campbell, Brian | AG3 | Apr 1979 – Aug 1981 | OA | Awesome times to say the least. I stay in contact with a few people from the good old days. Tony Barnardo, Dennis White, Skitter. I wonder if Frank White is still alive or if he ownes any socks yet? |
| Rininger, Rhino | BM3 | Apr 1979 – May 1984 | First Division Deck | Best time of my life. |
| Fredrickson, Richard | MM3 | May 1, 1979 – May 11, 1980 | M | Hello Everyone, I'm still alive. |
| Seamans, Douglas | PN2 | May 2, 1979 – Sep 19, 1980 | Personnel Office | Ship was new, included an ice cream shop! CMC was Master Chief Worley, brother of entertainer JoAnne Worley (Laugh-In fame). Went to year-long yards period in Long Beach (1979). Too bad I was young and crazy and didn't enjoy my tour. Served with d |
| Brooks, Andy | Jun 1979 – Aug 1982 | Guns | Had some good times and made some great friends. Sad to see her go. | |
| Monson, David | EN2 | Jun 1979 – Oct 1982 | A Gang | I went to a year of civilian college, but completed my education at the College of the Seven Seas, LHA-3 Campus. |
| Smith, Mark Smitty | OS3 | Jun 1, 1979 – Sep 11, 1980 | operations | I saw Bob Howley's name on the web site. Maby he knows what happened to Dan Horan.I sure would like to hear from some of the guys. My telephone number is 214-302-1900.Have you ever heard from Mick Israel. |
| Fitzgerald, Bill / Fitz | RP1 | Jun 1, 1979 – Jul 1, 1982 | X - Chaplain's Office | Great ship - great shipmates. |
| Frank, Keith | IC3 | Jun 10, 1979 – Mar 17, 1983 | engineering | |
| Amundsen, Mark | DS2 | Jul 1, 1979 – Jun 1, 1984 | Combat Systems | Enjoyed my time and all the great shipmates on the Belleau Wood. First two Westpacs the ship ever made, and too much time at sea. Where are all the old DS's? It's like they don't have the Internet or sumthin... |
| Davis, Cot | HULL TECH | Jul 10, 1979 – Jul 10, 1982 | ||
| Frank, Keith | IC3 | Jul 18, 1979 – Jul 18, 1983 | ||
| Dixon, John | EM2 | Sep 1979 – Aug 1981 | E | The Wood was the best ship I was on a lot of great memories |
| Buttrum, Shelbert | ABF/BM | Sep 1979 – Jun 1983 | V-4 / 2nd | Had a wonderful time on the Devil Dog, flippin off the Russian Bear, seeing Vargas drunk, PI, hello Amick, Patterson, remember Xanadu jackets from Hong kong. Sri Lanka and Perth. Goodbye Old Girl. |
| Ferrante, Kenneth | RMSR | Sep 1979 – Sep 1981 | CR | First ship best ship. First thing I saw was the big 3 never regretted serving on the wood. Had lots of good friends. |
| Stonger, Rex | BT3 | Sep 1979 – Jun 1982 | Engine Room | Was sure glad to see that there was a site dedicated to the Belleau Wood. I served from 79 to 82 and I remember most of it, some things are still a fog. |
| Lang, Tommy | AC2 | Sep 15, 1979 – Mar 23, 1981 | operations | Deagusing in Hawaii Peace at sea Manning the Rails |
| Pierce, Wes | GMG2 | Sep 28, 1979 – Aug 15, 1982 | Combat Systems | I had great experiences while on the ship and made the first Westpac and had lots of friends. Would not trade the experiences for anything in the world. |
| Smith, Michael | PO 3 | Oct 1979 – Mar 3, 1981 | V-1 | Loved the Ship was in the crash in march 81 loss leg had to take ship all the way to Japan. Promised to return sad they sunk her. Doing great travel the world palying baseball. but missed the Wood and crew |
| Andrews, Charles | LCDR | Oct 18, 1979 – Jun 15, 1982 | R and X | !st Cruise, Hey Steve, how about the Amphib Salute? Does anyone know where JC's Hat is? Great to see so many familiar names, how are you Brad McCollum? So sad to see her go under, bothers me to this day. Where's Krupa |
| Pratt, Dave | NCC(SW) | Nov 27, 1979 – Oct 10, 1981 | X | Made Chief while BW was in Long Beach. Made WestPac in '81. Made Shell-Back during same. Great ship, good chow, and lots of great shipmates. |
| Corzine, John (Mad Jack) | OSSN/E-3 | Dec 1979 – Mar 1983 | OPS/OI | Wish to hear from friends in HT, OI, PH, EW, MM, or other departments. Especially from Zukowski, Crowther, Heiberg, Esper, Rininger, anyone else. |
| Wingerter, Jack | ABH2 | Dec 13, 1979 – Aug 31, 1983 | Air Dept, V-1 | Just retired in February 2003 after 27 years. Retire ABHCS(AW/SW/PJ). Moved back to my home state of Illinois. My e-mail address is jackwingerter@charter.net. Drop me a line. |
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