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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Harold E. Holt (FF 1074). 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 317 crew members registered for the USS Harold E. Holt (FF 1074).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1972 | 1973 – 1976 | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1982 | 1983 – 1985 | 1986 – 1988 | 1989 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Shira, Tim | EM3 | 1973 – 1975 | Electrical | Does anyone have any contact info on Ken Morley, Kevin Goodnow, Thomas Arnedt, or anyone that was in the Electrical, IC, or Hull Technician Division on the Harold E. Holt from 1973 to 1975? Thanks. |
Denson, Ralph | EW3 | 1973 – 1974 | OE | Had fun with the crew. Get to know some but do you really get to know them. Left a empty feeling every time I went to another command. Thinking I would never hear from any of them. So many are passing on already today. |
Shampo, John | E4 MACHINISTS MATE | Jan 4, 1973 – Jun 3, 1975 | Engineering | |
Hughes, Carl "Shorty 4 Eyes" | YN3 | Jan 15, 1973 – May 5, 1974 | OPS | I had a great time on the Holt. I hope to se many more of you at the reuniion next year. Contact all ex-shipmates and get them to come to Branson. First reunion in Las Vegas was awesome. |
Averett, Jay | RM2 | May 1973 – Apr 1976 | ||
Hamrin, John | GMT3 | May 7, 1973 – Jun 11, 1975 | AS | Worked on ASROC and as Weps Office Yeoman. Saw enough of the world to want to go home again. Helped rescue the Mayaguez. I am posting pics from the Holt from 73-75 @ https://www.facebook.com/john.j.hamrin/photos_albums |
Keele, Jerome/jerry | FTG3 | Jun 1973 – Jun 1975 | ||
Barkwell, Ricky | E3 | Jul 31, 1973 – Jul 31, 1976 | First | Best three young years of my life...Ron, Posey, Duke and all the others...living off ship in Waimea Bay...and how many remember this saying...AIN'T IT... |
Vargas, Johnny | EM3 | Aug 1973 – Jan 1975 | R | Went aboard Holt 2 wks in Longbeach changed homeport to Pearl Harbor headed for Westpac.Spent time in Subic,Hong Kong, Taiwan, went west to Indian Ocean, crossed equator became Shellbacks xmas in Seychelles with USS England.Great times |
Hayes, Bruce | FTGSN | Sep 1, 1973 – Oct 1, 1975 | weapons | |
Graham, Mike Aka: Pete ***de1074*** | E3 | Nov 1, 1973 – Mar 1, 1975 | ||
Kimball, Bruce - Gumby | QM3 | Dec 1973 – Oct 1975 | Navigation | I was on the helm for battlestations when we pulled alongside of the Mayaguez with Cmdr. Peterson (Captain) in charge. A highlight besides all the ports we visited was becoming a Shellback. O' what fun!!!! |
Buchman, Jeff | bt3 | 1974 – 1976 | Boiler room | it was a great crew remember Subic Bay ! it was a blast |
Massie, Daniel | Etn2 | 1974 – 1976 | OE Division | Had a good cruise and enjoyed being aboard. Met some very good people. Good memories. |
Swann, Richard | Rmsn | Feb 1, 1974 – Sep 1, 1976 | Operations | I had the great time with the great guys. Text anytime at 818 667 0164. Thank you. Hope to hear from anyone of the 1974 or 1975 |
Camire, John | BT-2 | Mar 10, 1974 – Aug 26, 1977 | engineering | The time I spent on the Harold E Holt were some of the best year of my life.Subic Bay was great. The time we retrieved the Mayaquez is still on my mind. |
Molohon, Calvin | Radioman | Jun 1974 – Dec 1975 | Communications | Westpac ‘75, what a boat ride! |
Starks, Willie | E-3 | Oct 1974 – Aug 1975 | Boatsmanmate | I was only 17, when I joined the Navy. After bootcamp, Orlando, I was stationed in Pearl Harbor on the Harold E. Holt. I became a Shellback on the Holt, and was part of the mission to get back the SS Mayaguez. |
Thomas, Gregory | EW3 | Oct 1, 1974 – Jun 5, 1975 | OE Division | Maintained and operated Electronic Warfare active and passive systems. I was involved in the rescue of the SS Mayaguez. |
Smith, Stephen | Seaman | Oct 11, 1974 – Oct 11, 1976 | 3M navigation | Just looking to see if any old shipmates are around |
O'Brien, Ron | E-3 | Nov 1, 1974 – Jul 24, 1976 | 1st Division | Enjoyed it all and had a great time with all my shipmates, Peterson,hazelet,cable,BoBo,Kennedy,Edins,Greek, and my main man DUKE. |
Lyon, Michael | HTFN | Nov 29, 1974 – Feb 1976 | REPAIR | looking for rdiv and others that served on the HAPPY HARRY for the 2 steaming records and the I.O. plus the mayaquez good times and bad to all who remeber 30and no smoke |
Doddato, Duke | E3 | Dec 29, 1974 – Dec 31, 1977 | boatswain | westpac of 75,hookers and san magoo shits ,screwin captains prize virginia ham!a lot of good times on that garbage scow all my good buds give ol duke a holler!to all the pricks that did not see shit my way,i hope your dead or in prison. later on folk |
Houser, Ron | ynsn | 1975 – 1976 | ship's office | Great time on West-Pac and exciting time during the Mayaguez rescue. Great times on Happy Harry.I'm a shellback forever. oh yea!!!!! |
Scott, Michael/boo-boo | BT2 | 1975 – 1979 | B-Div | Some of the best times of my life. Some of the greatest people I've ever known. The best memories and freinds. Need to have a reunion. In contact with several shipmates, but looking to hear from many more. |
Nightingale, Paul | E3 | 1975 – 1977 | 1st Divison | Had a good time and learned a lot |
Polly, William Juciy Jr. | SN | Feb 2, 1975 – Jul 1976 | FIRST THEN WEAPONS | GREAT TIMES GREAT BROTHER MISS THOSE DAYS ALOT ON FACE BOOK LOOK ME UP |
Freislinger, Gary | MM2 | Apr 1975 – Dec 1979 | Engine Room | two westpacs had a lot of great times and met alot of good people. |
Gillies, Robert | SK3 | Apr 1975 – Mar 1978 | Supply | "WE ARE IN THE YELLOW PAGES, UNDER HISTORY". Had a great time during WESPAC and I.O.-1975 .Happy Harry was the only ship I served on. Sad to know she was sunk. |
Kennedy, Phil (Jr) | BT2 (SW) when I left. | Apr 1975 – Aug 1979 | B Div | I came aboard as a BT3 and when I transferred, I was a BT2 and LPO of B Division. Met some great people and learned a lot! Made 2 WesPac's. First underway was to the SS Mayaguez. |
Seiden, Jerry | EW-2 | Jun 15, 1975 – Jun 2, 1977 | OE | Looking for old friends. Also looking for those of you who remember Dana Scott Sanders MMFN, the kid we lost at sea on Dec. 5, 1975. |
Huttman, George | GMG1 | Jul 1975 – Jun 1978 | WGO1 | WE'RE IN THE YELLOW PAGES WAS OUR CRUISE BOOK TITLE .EVEN THOUGH OUR DIVISION WAS SMALL, WE ENJOYED OUR TIME ONBOARD.MADE MT. 51 GUN CREW, J.C. FORD OUR LPO ,LARRY CAMBELL, POLLY AND YOURS TRULY G.HUTTMAN .PAGE 13. |
Metoyer, Danny | FN | Sep 1975 – Jan 1977 | Engine room | Hey Steve Meyer, Aggie, Wilkie, Freislinger, Red, Yang, Pineapple, and others whos name I cant remember!...I now work for airlines!..Had a local hit in Chicago in 1985!..Now living in L.A...Life is Good!....PS...We had some GOOD TIMES! |
Smith, Albert | ET(R)3 | Sep 1975 – Sep 1978 | OE | Your first ship is always special, and this was mine. I was heartbroken to see the Navy sank her, sad end for a gallent lady. I will always remember crossing the line, Guadacanal, and Australia. Fair winds and following seas. |
Mientus, John | EM2 | Sep 1975 – Jun 1979 | R | hello to all. Sorry to see she was sunk. had a great time on Westpac. |
Bader, Bart | E5/MM | Sep 2, 1975 – Oct 2, 1977 | Machinist Mate | Looking for other shipmates that remember Scott Sanders (LAS) or the collision at Pearl when parking next to another destroyer. Do you remember the other destroyers #? Looking for other MM from 75-77. |
Booth, Mark | MM3 | Oct 1975 – Jul 1977 | machinist mate | It was a memorable time that is always going to be remembered. Now that time has passed I would like to hear from the people that made it memorable. |
Bates, Roger | MM2 | Dec 17, 1975 – Dec 31, 1978 | M | One of the best experiences of my young adulthood. Served with many great guys. Have to wonder what every happened to them...its been 30 years but seems like yesterday. I was sad to see she was sunk as a target in 2002. |
Freeland, Freebee | BT2 | 1976 – 1978 | BT | Was stationed board the Happy Harry for 2 years, I am so proud to have served with such a great bunch of guys. I made a lot of great friends that I still communicate with 30 years latter. I hope to be able to find even |
Denstitt, Henry | HM3 | 1976 – 1977 | Hospital corpman | |
Maples, Kerry | BM3 | Jan 1976 – Sep 1979 | Deck | Had a great three and a half years on her. Sad to hear the Navy sunk her. |
Singleton, Michael | E3 | Jul 1976 – Nov 1978 | Boiler Tech | I'm looking for people I served with who remember me. Please email me. |
Cameron, Mike | GMG2 | Aug 1976 – Oct 1979 | WG01 | first and only ship.lot of good times.like to here from others from this time period. |
Crowl, Daniel "Smiley" | E4 SHIP SERVICEMAN | Sep 1976 – Dec 1978 | Supply | I ran the ship store, worked in the laundry. Had a great time on WESTPAC 1978. Jeff, Mike, and Chris really enjoyed playing spades. From Pearl Harbor to Australia and everywhere in between the BEER was all good! |
Meyer, Steve | MM2 | Sep 10, 1976 – Sep 10, 1979 | Hey Danny Metoyer, Harry, Hodi,Gary, Rufus, Gonzo, and all you other guys that I cruised with. I sure do miss those times. Drop me a line. It's hi time we get together again. | |
Sheppard, Thomas | ET2 | Sep 12, 1976 – Dec 1979 | OE | Still active duty, 29 years and counting |
Grosse, Tony | BM3 | Oct 1976 – Sep 1981 | deck | This was my first command. What memories! It sure has been a long time. (West Pac 1978/1980) |
Harris, Harry | mm e1 | Oct 26, 1976 – Oct 26, 1978 | M | Harry is as nuts as ever! Life is still all about fun. |
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