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The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the USS Columbus (CG 12). 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 378 crew members registered for the USS Columbus (CG 12).
Select the period (starting by the reporting year): precomm – 1962 | 1963 – 1965 | 1966 – 1967 | 1968 | 1969 – 1970 | 1971 – 1972 | 1973 – now
Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Division | Remarks/Photo |
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Brown, Tom | EMFN | 1971 – 1973 | E | |
Brombach, Tom | MM3 | 1971 – 1973 | M | I had zippers on my stripes but sure had a lot of fun on the Tall Lady |
Loos, Paul | EMFN | 1971 – 1973 | E-Division | |
Helman, Dennie | E4 ETN3 | 1971 – 1973 | Elevtronics | |
Tabb, Gregory | OS3 | 1971 – 1974 | OI | Currently retired as a Stationary Engineer |
Shangraw, Ronald | SN | Jan 1971 – Nov 30, 1972 | 4th deckforce | Great memories Med cruise 1972. Looking for Jim Gilligan and Terry Bachman |
Keill, Robert | E-3 RADIOMAN | Jan 2, 1971 – Nov 28, 1973 | Radikoman | I had a great time on 2 med cruises. |
Marotz, Thomas (Red) | BT-2 | Jan 15, 1971 – Apr 15, 1975 | "B 2 FIREROOM | WENT THE MED TWO TIMES EVERYONE KNEW ME AS RED , I HAD A GREAT BUNCH TO WORK AND PLAY WITH . I STAYED ON BOARD TO HELP LAY HER AWAY |
Feeney, John | RM2 | Jan 21, 1971 – Jul 7, 1974 | Cr - Communications | It seems like only yesterday comiing home from her last Med Cruise |
Laverriere, Bob | SK3 | Feb 1971 – Apr 1972 | S-1 | Truly enjoyed my tour aboard the Tall Lady. If either SN Alan Havlik or Chief Jones (formerly of the S-1 Division) are around, please contact me. |
Martin John, Jr | MM3 | Feb 1, 1971 – Jan 1, 1973 | M #2 geno gang | Best tour of duty I spent with the Navy. |
Schmidt, Joe | FT-G | Feb 15, 1971 – Jun 6, 1974 | 6th | The Tall Lady was in drydock in Portsmouth when I came aboard. Six weeks at GTMO. Two Med Cruises. Left shortly after she was notified of being decomissioned. I still remeber every nook and cranny. She was home for three years. |
Bryant, Bob | BT2 | Mar 1, 1971 – Oct 10, 1974 | B-Div. | Had some great times on the cruises. |
Sloan, Harlan | RM SN | Apr 1971 – Aug 31, 1973 | cr | |
Harwood, John | FN - IC2 | Apr 1, 1971 – Jun 1, 1974 | 3rd IC Shop | Boarded @ Portsmouth Ship Yard '71 dry dock, wow the TALL LADY! Served 3rd Div (painted most of the hull)& almost became BM3, trans to E-Div IC Shop, made IC2, worked Closed Circuit TV studio until decom '74. Two Med cruises, Great Ship, Gre |
Mansel, Russel David Mansel | L/CPL | May 1971 – Jul 1973 | mardet | good times good friends |
Wiercinski, Joseph | BMSN | May 1971 – Mar 1973 | 2nd | |
Montgomery, Ron | BT | May 3, 1971 – Jun 28, 1972 | # 4 Fireroom | |
Andrade, Walt | EW1 | May 10, 1971 – Jan 10, 1975 | OI | It's been said, “Navy, it's not just a job it's an adventure" It Sure was. From going aloft underway to fix a cranky receiver, to SP duty in Athens and Rota or liberty in Torremolinos Life was never boring on the "bus". |
Hecker, Lansing | ENSIGN | Jun 1971 – Nov 1972 | X | Great ship and crew. X Div. had one of the first CCTV stations and it was a wonderful diversion for the officers and crew. Sorry to hear it was scrapped. |
Wagner, Kurt | RM2 | Jun 1971 – Feb 1973 | CR | I worked in tech control in CR division. I made Med cruises, visited Haiti, and completed refresher training in Cuba. Still think of many friends I came in contact with while aboard. Blue skies and smooth sailing to all! |
Tabb, Greg | OS3 | Jun 1971 – Jun 1975 | OI | Thought it was great being an OS. When I first came into the OI division the rate was still RD and called radarmen. Thought the Med. cruises were also great. |
Harwood, John | FN, IC3, IC2 | Jun 1, 1971 – Jun 1, 1974 | E - IC Gang | Looking for the IC gang from 1971-1974, I took CCTV Plat school at Great Lakes & we installed/setup one of the very first CCTV studios in the fleet. Part of the Decommissioning Crew 1974. Went back aboard 1976 for parts. |
Clappison, John | SD | Jun 10, 1971 – Jun 29, 1973 | S-5 | |
Dunsmoor, Ronald Fuzzy | RM3 | Jun 23, 1971 – Jun 22, 1973 | C-1 Radioman | Want to say hi to my fellow shipmates, a great group to spend two years with |
Owens, Tom | HM 3 | Jun 23, 1971 – May 23, 1975 | Medical | Completed a med cruise on the USS Columbus CG -12 1973 to 1974 |
Smith, Clifford | Boiler 3rd class | Jul 1971 – Jul 1973 | B | |
Sandhofner, Jay / Sandy | ETR2 | Jul 20, 1971 – May 31, 1975 | OE Div | I cursed when I found out I had to go to Norfolk, I'm a west coast boy, but the Med/Caribbean sure beat carrier duty in Vietnam/Philippines. |
Steidel, Dave | YN3 | Aug 1971 – Jul 1973 | X | Great time with a great bunch of sailors. Worked in library and did sports news on the shipboard TV station. Loved the Med cruise and trips to GITMO. Nothing like being at sea! |
Martukanitz, Rich | E3 | Sep 6, 1971 – May 9, 1973 | CR | Have alot a great memories while onboard. |
Crumb, Merle | GMM2 | Sep 21, 1971 – Jul 21, 1974 | forward missile house | Being aboard ship was the best. Got married in 71 and brought Bev to Athens for 2 weeks. Served with a lot of great guys. Went to a lot of good resturants all over med. Sorry to see ship decom. wish i could get a piece. |
Vollgraff, Sam | EM3 | Oct 4, 1971 – Nov 8, 1974 | E | It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. NO! It was the best of times. I remember my days on that ship like it was yesterday. I hope all of my former shipmates are well in in good health. My best to you all. |
Ellington, Joel (Duke) | HT3 | Oct 15, 1971 – Jul 9, 1973 | R | On board for next to last Med cruise. Looking for info. on 2006 reunion and anyone in Engineeing who was on board when I was. |
Mahoney, Robert | rd-os3 | Nov 1971 – Jul 1, 1974 | OI | came aboard just before the ride up river to dry dock.after refitting down to gitmo.2 criuses to the med. alot of great friendships.second criuse was almost west-pac.heavy white water to the 08 level coming home.Have pic |
Helfrich, Gary | BT1 | Nov 1971 – Jul 1975 | B | Looking for shipmates, great ship, the real Navy |
Payne, Christopher | QM2 | Dec 15, 1971 – Jan 1973 | Navigations | |
Whatman, Michael | FTM1 | Dec 30, 1971 – Jan 30, 1975 | T3 | |
Davis, Nigel | FTG 3 | 1972 – 1974 | 6th | Great ship. Lots of good time, good friends and great memories. |
Yanello, Jim | MM1 | 1972 – Jan 1974 | M | Awesome Ship |
Versluys, David | MM3 | 1972 – May 31, 1974 | A | Good times on the Tall Lady |
Griswold, John Griswold | RM2 | 1972 – 1974 | CR Communications | Great ship. Saved it last challenge on final voyage. Somehow, it weatherd the storm with some superstructure damange but got us home safe. |
Thomlison, Ronnie | SN | 1972 – 1975 | 3rd | BM1,Prichard are you still living. |
Verant, Jerry | FTM2 | 1972 – 1974 | Fire Control | |
Hubbard, Alan | FTM2 | 1972 – 1974 | T5 | AFT TALOS COMPUTER ROOM |
Hoeing, Ron | BT3 | 1972 – 1974 | B Division | #4 Fireroom |
Carter, John | BT3 | 1972 – 1974 | B Division | I met some great people on board and would not take anything for the friends I made. I've never seen a ship leave port as much as the Columbus. She will always be a fond memory as a ship and home for two years. |
Gardner, Thomas | FTG3 | 1972 – 1974 | 6th | It was a great experience serving on the USS Columbus. I had the pleasure of working with a lot of awesome crew members |
Lorenzo, Joseph | sn | 1972 – 1975 | s-2 | looking for someone who remembers the shooting on the columbus around 1974 |
Demski, Joseph | E-2 | Jan 1, 1972 – Jul 11, 1972 | E | |
Martukanitz, Rich (Marty) | SN | Jan 10, 1972 – May 15, 1973 | CR | I was a young kid right out of HS and bootcamp when I was assigned to the Tall Lady......made one Med Cruise (1972) and a few trips to Rosy Roads. I still think of the friends and good times I had aboard CG-12. |
Tabor, Frank | FTM2 | Feb 1972 – 1974 | T1 | |
Berron, Rick. | SM3 | Feb 1, 1972 – Oct 1, 1973 | Communications | Time aboard was great. Great people, even greater chiefs and first class. Now retired but have fond memories. |
Mosele, Ken | E4 Corporal | Feb 8, 1972 – May 20, 1974 | Mar -Det | Got transfered from the ship at rota spain Waited 5 days for a ride home. I'll bet the ship beat me back to the states. Had a good time and met some good people on her , even kept up with Mike Horrocks until recently. |
Lombardi, Joe | QM2 | Mar 1972 – 1975 | NAVIGATION | I joined the ship at GITMO & made 2 MED Cruises. QMCS Ed Hamady was 'the man' who taught me celestial navigation. I stayed aboard after the stormy Atlantic crossing from Rota to put her out of commission. Great ship! |
Akers, Tom | ICFN, IC3, IC2 | Mar 1972 – Jul 1974 | E | 1st ship in the Navy |
Nichols, Charles | mm3 | Mar 1972 – Apr 1974 | m | #1 throttle forward engine room |
Severn, Dave | FTG3 | Mar 1972 – Sep 1973 | 6th | Great times with great people |
Payne, Paul | PC3/DV | Jun 1972 – Mar 1974 | X Division | I was the postal clerk after Robert Benjamin. Worked for Mr. Tharp in X-Div. Great Ship! Great Crew! Made many good friends during my time aboard. Danny Rodriquez was best bud and shipmate. Miss the Tall Lady! |
Thompson, Earl | RM3 | Jul 1972 – Jun 1974 | communications | Had fun assuming the publications petty officer from John Feeney. Sent out class "E" and dept. yeoman was great. Now I'm residing in N.H. doing electrical and skiing. Miss the tall lady. |
Wilson, J. R. | RM1 | Jul 1, 1972 – Sep 1, 1974 | Made the last two cruises onboard. The last one was a bear... 30-day extension just before outchop. Had a good time overall. Fair winds chipmates..... | |
Schmitz, David | ICFN/IC3 | Sep 5, 1972 – Jan 10, 1975 | E-Division | My first duty station, was aboard for the last Med cruise in 1974.Assigned to be a part of the decommissioning of the Tall Lady. I had the honor of serving with the best crew in the Atlantic fleet. First rate sailors. |
Robinson, Dean | SN | Oct 10, 1972 – Jan 15, 1975 | 2nd | I spent three years on the tall lady, and had some really great times. I was very young when I went into the Navy, and did not truly make the best of the opportunities I had. |
Kay, Sammy | E-4,CORPORAL | Nov 9, 1972 – Jul 13, 1974 | marine detachment | Icame aboard after next to last med cruise and stayed until decommision. |
Ritchie, Dane | USS COLUMBUS | Dec 10, 1972 – Dec 9, 1974 | A | Seeking information about boiling room fire of 73" |
Welga, Brian | FN | Dec 26, 1972 – Jul 1974 | E | A awesome ship,when I first was first granted permission to board from LTJG Lake |
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