ROSTER OF MEMBERS
last updated on June 3, 2009 - membership count = 170
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Russell D. Agee - Member No. 0031 - resides in Fair Grove, MO with his wife, Mary. He is a founding member of the AD31 Association. Russell came aboard the Tidewater in June 1963 and worked in R3 Division's Electrical Repair-Rewind Shop. He says he came across our web site by reading the American Legion Magazine. "I can't begin to tell you how excited I was," he says. Agee departed AD31 in May 1966 as an EM3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Russell's E-mail address: RdMlAgee@wmconnect.com

William D. Cook - Member No. 0001 - resides in New Smyrna Beach, FL. with his wife, Wynne. Bill is a founding member of the Association and is the webmaster at the USS Tidewater Home Page. You can see many of his photos and stories about the Tidewater at our web site. Bill came aboard the Tidewater out of ET "A" school in October, 1962 as an ET striker and departed AD31 in September 1965 as an ET2. His duties aboard the ship included radar repair and lead petty officer in the Calibration Lab in R4 Division. Bill is a Ham Radio Operator and maintains a General Class license N9BCY. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association and was elected to the office of President of the Association in September 2003.
Bill's E-mail address: ad31@UssTidewater.org

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Chief William A. Cornellier - Member No. 0170 - resides in Orlando, FL with his wife, Donna. Early in his 28-year career in the Navy, he reported aboard the USS Tidewater in January 1953 where, like many before and after, he spent some time mess cooking. He became an SH striker and worked in the cobbler shop and soda fountain. Bill departed the Tide as SHSN and went on to enjoy many more years, eventually retiring as SHCS.
Chief Cornellier's E-mail Address: BillAndDonnaC@aol.com

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George A. Correa - Member No. 0071 - last resided in Las Vegas, NV and passed away on November 15, 2005. He was a founding member of the AD31 Association. George reported aboard the Tide in 1963 and worked in S4 Division's Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant. "I've met up with several of my old buddies through your web site," says George. He departed AD31 in March 1966 as a SHSN and was a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.

Chief Raymond G. Crites - Member No. 0112 - last resided in Goldsboro, NC with his wife Neda. Chief Crites reported aboard the USS Tidewater in March 1955 as the supervisor in R-2 Division's Boiler Shop. He departed the Tidewater in February 1956 as BRC and was a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association. He passed away on February 5, 2007.

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Devon "Bud"Dangler - Member No. 0183 - resides in Naples, FL with his wife, Carol. He entered the U.S. Navy at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in April 1951. He reported aboard the Tidewater in October 1951 to Engineering Division, and was a member of the first crew when AD31 was recommissioned. Bud worked in the Fire Room as a boiler tender, and in After Steering. He departed the Tidewater in October 1953 as FN First Class.
Bud's E-mail Address: ddangler7@comcast.net

Robert L. Daniel - Member No. 0039 - Bob passed away in June 2005 and until then he resided in Tuscola, TX with his wife Evelyn. He was a founding member of the Association. Bob reported aboard AD31 in May 1952 where he worked in 5th Division as a blacksmith and welder. He departed the Tidewater in January 1956 as an MEB2. He was a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Walter G. Daubman - Member No. 0143 - resides in Whitestone, NY and reported aboard the Tidewater in 1964. He worked in R-3 Division's Rewind Shop during his tour and departed in 1967 as EM3. Daubman is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Walter's E-mail address: TheGreenFarmer@yahoo.com

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Harry E. Dean - Member No. 0046 - resides in Springfield, VA with his wife Barbara and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He reported aboard the Tidewater in March 1953 and worked in the Sheetmetal Shop in R5 Division. He departed the Tide in August 1956 as ME3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Harry's E-mail address: VaBear901@aol.com

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Donald DeGeus - Member No. 0186 - resides in Joliet, IL Don reported aboard the Tidewater in September 1966 and worked in First Division's deck force. He eventually transferred to the Disbursing Department and worked in O Division's Supply Departement, and departed AD31 in March of 1968 as DK3. He reported aboard the USS Shenandoah AD26 and worked in the disbursing department until he was mustered out of the Navy in 1968. Don is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Don's E-mail address: DeGeusk@sbcglobal.net

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Lt. Patrick DelGrande - Member No. 0123 - resides in Hillsdale, NY with his wife, Yvonne. Dr. DelGrande reported aboard the Tidewater in May 1957 where he served as Assistant Dental Officer. He performed his dental duties during the 1958 Med Cruise and has fond memories of his years aboard AD31. He says "I can still hear the OD yelling down to me as I left the Tidewater with my cruise box, 'Hey, Doc, are all your mistakes in that box?'" Lt. DelGrande departed the ship in May 1959 and still maintains his dental practice in upstate New York. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Lt. DelGrande's E-mail address: DelGrande@taconic.net

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Cdr. John P. Derr - Member No. 0088 - resides in Port Charlotte, FL with his wife, Dottie. Cdr. Derr began his relationship with our association as XO Emeritus, a distinction which the membership betowed upon him as AD31's last Executive Officer before the ship was decommissioned and sold to Indonesia as the Dumai. Mr. Derr started his naval career at Annapols, graduating in 1952 as an Ensign, and then reporting aboard the USS Tuckert (DDR 875) as its First Lieutenant, when the Tuckert was operating off Korea. In 1974, Cdr. Derr commanded the Philadelphia Reserve Fleet of 105 inactive ships where the ships now at Patriots Point were then docked. He served on a total of 6 ships, mostly cruisers and destroyers. The Tidewater was his last, where he served as her Executive Officer until she was decommissioned in 1971. Since his appointment as our XO Emeritus, he has joined the AD31 Association as a founding member.
Cdr. Derr's E-mail address: JonDerr@yahoo.com

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James J. Dewasme - Member No. 0119 - resides in Peoria, IL. Jim reported aboard the Tidewater in August 1951. He worked in the Ship's Service Office, and also did a hitch on the Master At Arms staff during his last year on AD31. Jim says he found out about the AD31 Association in VFW Magazine. In his words, "I didn't know there was a group like this; I wondered if there was. I have a 1954 Med Cruise Book and a lot of slides from that trip." Jim sent us a few of his black and white snapshots and an excellent black and white photo of the Tide as it passed under the Cooper River Bridge after her shakedown cruise in 1952. We plan to use some of his photos in the future on the web site and in the High Tide newsletter. Jim departed AD31 as SH2 in April 1955 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Jim's E-mail address: bjd2@earthlink.net

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Edward R. Doyle - Member No. 0063 - resides in Greencastle, PA with his wife Gladys and is a founding member of the AD 31 Association. Ed reported aboard the Tidewater in September 1955 and worked in R3 Division's Motor Repair Shop. He was stationed on the Tidewater nearly four years, departing in May 1959 as an EM3. Ed is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Ed's E-mail address: erdgcd55@comcast.net

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David Duncan - Member No. 0053 - resides in Springfield, MO with his wife, Karen and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in March 1958 from Metalsmith Class A school to work in R Division's Shipfitter Shop as an ME striker. He was discharged and left the Tidewater in December 1960 as an SFM2. David is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
David's E-mail address: dkdunc@earthlink.net

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Willam M. Edsel - Member No 0102 - resides in Pinehurst, NC with his wife C.C. He came aboard the USS Tidewater in August of 1961 and was on the 1962 Med Cruise. Bill worked in R3 Division's Print Shop as a Lithographer's Mate. He departed the Tidewater in January 1963 as an LI3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Bill's E-mail address: WMEdsel@nc.rr.com

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Harold A. Eggebraaten - Member No. 0054 - resides in Rochester, MN with his wife, Betty and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in April 1952 and during his first year, worked for awhile as a deckhand and then became the Captain's driver. During his second year on AD31, he moved to the Storekeeping Division's supply office where he was in charge of equipment records, supplies and manuals and screened parts and supplies requests for repairs to outside vessels. He remained in the supply office until he departed the Tide in December 1955 as an SK2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Harold's E-mail address: abhtegge@charter.net

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LTjg Dick Engebretson - Member No. 0083 - resides in Long Lake, MN and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. Lt. Engebretson reported aboard the Tidewater in April 1968 and served as Communications Officer, then Operations Officer and then Navigator. He departed the Tide in December 1970 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association..
Lt. Engebretson's E-mail address: DickEngebretson@aol.com

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Elma U. England - Member No. 0067 - residing in Charleston, SC, joins us as a Friend of the Tidewater and was a shipyard worker who helped build AD31 in 1946. Says Elma, "I was a welder on the USS Tidewater at the Charleston Navy Yard and rode down on it when it was launched in 1945." Elma joins us as a founding member and LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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LCdr Robert T. Frampton - Member No. 0154 - resides in Jacksonville FL and reported aboard the Tidewater in January 1968 as Supply Officer. He departed the Tidewater in May 1969, eventually retiring from the Navy at NAS, North Island in San Diego CA in March 1983. He currently owns and operates a Hallmark Store in Lake City, FL and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Cdr. Frampton's E-Mail address: RTFjax@bellsouth.net

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Fredrick W. (Rik) Fjelde - Member No. 0032 - resides in Galena, IL with his wife, Genevieve. Rik is a founding member of the Association and reported aboard AD31 in February 1963 where he worked in O Division as a Quartermaster. Rik says "I have many fond memories of my days aboard the Tidewater and am delighted to find the AD31 Association." He started his tour on the Tide as a Seaman Apprentice and attained the rate of QM3 before departing in July 1964 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Fredrick's E-mail address: fjelde@sbcglobal.net

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Gary R. Francis - Member No. 0105 - resides in Monclova, OH with his wife, Darla. He reported aboard AD31 in 1963 as EM2 and worked in R-3 Division's Outside Electrical Repair. He received a number of commendations for his work, one in particular that looks like it was signed by every officer aboard from from Captain O. D. MacMillan on down. Gary departed the Tidewater in 1965 as EM1 Lead Petty Officer just after AD31's return from the 65 Med Cruise, and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Gary's E-Mail address: AnchorClanker60@yahoo.com

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Lt. Bernard C. Frank - Member No. 0193 - resides in Jacksonville, FL with his wife Anne. He was was aboard during the '67 Med Cruise when Israel shot up the USS LIBERTY. He also was one of the last sailors to see the Tidewater as the Dumai when it went through the Panama Canal Zone. He was stationed there as NEX Officer in 1971. He says "It was sad to see her leave because I knew we would never see her again." Bernard came aboard the Tidewater in October 1966 and served as Ships Store Officer in S-4 Division. He departed in September 1968.
Lt. Frank's E-mail address: frank.bernard@comcast.net

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David H. Frischkorn - Member No. 0033 - resides in Mount Airy, MD. He entered the US Navy in 1947 and lists his duty stations as USS Fargo CL 106 and the Navy Yard Sub Group 3 in Charleston, SC, which includes a tour of duty on the Tidewater starting in 1950. He is a founding member of the Association and departed the Tide in September 1951 as a DC3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association..

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Harry C. Gilbert - Member No. 0148 - resides in Benton, KY. He says that while aboard the Tidewater, he found "true love" on a blind date that shipmate Don Bob Usher and his wife arranged. Now, 51 years later, Harry and his wife, Mary celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in April 2006. Harry reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1951 and worked in Ship's Company as a Disbursing Clerk. He departed in April 1955 as DK3. Harry is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Harry's E-mail address: MagFarm@wk.net.

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Charles F. Girnius - Member No. 0076 - resides in Philadelphia PA with his wife, Janet and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. Chuck reported aboard AD31 in 1964 and worked in 2nd Division and then in the DASH Hangar in V Division as an SN. He departed the Tidewater in 1965 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association and was elected Vice-President of the Assocation in September 2003.
Chuck's E-mail address: CGirnius@aol.com

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Jesse L Gorden - Member No. 0152 - resides in Floresville, TX with his wife Joyce. He worked in Divison 4's machine shop and served a tour as Master-At-Arms while on the Tidewater. He reported aboard in August 1951 and departed in February 1955 as MM3. Jesse is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Joseph L. Gostony - Member No. 0081 - resides, most appropriately, in Saylorsburg, PA and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. Joe reported aboard the Tidewater in 1964 and worked in S-3 Division's Commissary as "Jack Of Dust." He departed the Tide in 1966 as CS3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Carl F. Graff - Member No. 0043 - resides in Keysville, VA and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He reported aboard the Tidewater in April 1953 and worked on the Signal Bridge and in the Navigation Department of Ship's Company. He says "Signalman and Quartermaster rates were combined back in the Fiftes and they separated them just before I left the ship." Carl departed AD31 in December 1956 as QM3. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Carl's E-mail address: SpankyGraff@kinex.net

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Rev. Joseph H. Gray - Member No. 0034 - resides in DuBois, PA with his wife Wanda. Joseph is a founding member of the Association and worked in the Ship's Company Radio Shack. He came aboard in January 1960 for a two-year tour of duty and left the Tidewater as she prepared to enter dry-dock in Portsmouth Naval Shipyard January 1962. He departed as RM2, and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association..
Joseph's E-mail address: FaithWorksG@verizon.net

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William D. Gruss - Member No. 0091 - resides in Campbellsport, WI and is a founding member of the Association. He reported aboard the Tidewater in 1959 and worked in R5 Division's Optical Repair Shop. Bill has sent us a number of photos and documents he saved from his tour on AD31 including what looks to be the largest collection of High Tides we've ever seen. These will be featured in upcoming monthly photos and in the newsletter. Gruss departed the Tidewater in 1961 as an OM3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Bill's E-mail address: m38professor@verizon.net

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Randy Gunno - Member No. 0103 - resides in St. Albans, WV with his wife, Beverly. Randy reported aboard the Tide in 1968 and worked in the R-1 Division repair department as a Damage Controlman. He departed the ship in 1970 as DC3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Randy's E-mail address: BGRG1971@cs.com

Robert Hall - Member No. 0002 - resides in Northfield, MN with his wife Sharon. He is a founding member of the Association and has provided significant insight in researching Tide's history along with the many photos of his Navy days on display at our web site. Bob was aboard the Tidewater from April 1969 to February 1971 and was a member of the crew who helped place the Tidewater into the Mothball Fleet. His duties aboard the Tidewater included serving on the XO's staff and he maintains a friendship with Commander John Derr (his AD31 Executive Officer) to this day. Bob departed the Tidewater as an MM3. He is a LIFE MEMBER and was elected Secretary of the AD31 Association in September 2003.
Bob's E-mail address: Ivanhoe61347@charter.net

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Jerrold G. Harper - Member No. 0132 - resides in Lincoln Park, MI with his wife, Linda. Jerry reported aboard the Tidewater in February 1962 as SFM3 and worked in Ship's Company Repair, R Division Ship Fitter's Shop. He made two Med Cruises and departed AD31 in March 1965 as SFM2. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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CWO2 Gerald A. Haworth - Member No. 0181 - resides in Lynch Station, VA with his wife, Dorothy. He first reported aboard the Tidewater as FN in 1951 and worked in Repair Division's Machine Shops and the Diving Locker. He departed AD31 in 1953 as MR2 and continued on with a career in the Navy that spanned 22 years, eventually reaching the rank of CWO2 before retiring. The Haworth family maintains a very comprehensive website at www.Haworth.net that tells more about Jerry, his family and his life as a retired sailor - well worth the visit.

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Irvin Hayward - Member No. 0073 - resides in Port Huron, MI with his wife Kathleen and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. Irvin came aboard the Tidewater in the mid Forties prior to commissioning. "I was the Outside Man for the Ship," he says. "I played on the baseball team and was on the bowling team." Irvin departed the Tidewater in March 1946 as SK2.

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Jack L. Hendricks - Member No. 0158 - resides in Avon, IN with his wife Jacquelyn. He reported aboard the Tidewater for the recommissioning in July 1951 where he worked in Ship's Company as a Disbursing Clerk. He says, "I was able to spend my entire four years aboard the Tidewater. It was a great experience." Hendricks departed AD31 in April 1955 as DK1 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Jack's E-mail address: JHend5875@aol.com

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Carl Henry, Sr. - Member 0184 - resides in McKee NJ. He reported aboard the Tidewater in February 1946 and worked in the Wardroom as a Stewardsmate. Carl is a plank owner and was aboard on AD31's maiden voyage after the launching. He departed AD31 in March 1947 and went aboard the USS Benewah APB35 until 1950. He went on in his military career by joining the US Army, rising to the rank of E-6 as a Staff Sergeant.

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Grover A. Hensley - Member No. 0068 - resides in Massillon, OH and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He reported aboard the Tidewater in May 1964 where he worked in the Engine Room, performing all duties, mostly on the throttles when at sea. He was aboard for the 1965 Med Cruise and departed AD31 in August 1966 as MM4. Grover is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Grover's E-mail address: ghensley@sssnet.com

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Gary Hodges - Member No. 0025 - resides in Tewksbury, MA with his wife, Susan. Gary came aboard the Tidewater in 1969 after a 2-year hitch on the USS Massey. He is a founding member of the Association. "I was a Radarman," says Hodges. "There were only 5 of us aboard, and when we were underway we would get ship's service people to help with the watch. There was a Chief Signalman on board who got transferred to Chief Master-At-Arms, and my last few months in the son-of-a-gun had me transferred to the MAA force." Hodges departed the Tidewater in 1971 as an RD3. He's a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Gary's E-mail address: hodges22@verizon.net

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Bruce B. Hoffman - Member No. 0163 - resides in Batesville AR with his wife, Phyllis. He reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1957 and worked in the sheet metal shop as a metalsmith. Bruce departed AD31 in July 1959 as ME3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Bruce's E-mail address: hoffcofarm@cei.net

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Jules James - Member No. 0104 - resides in Seattle, WA and joins us as a Friend of the Tidewater. If you recognize his name, it is no coincidence as Jules is the grandson of Admiral Jules James, the Commandant of the Charleston US Naval Shipyard when the Tidewater was built. We welcome Jules to our organization. His name on our roster gives pause to our celebration of AD31's beginnings and its continued importance in the memories of so many who built her and were part of her crew. Jules joins us as a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Jules' E-mail Address: lum@comcast.net

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LTjg Charlie C. Johnson - Member No. 0130 - resides in Louisville, KY with his wife Mary Ann. He reported aboard the Tide as an Ensign in September 1969 and was the Communications Officer. He was promoted to LTjg in the Spring of 1970 and remained on board through and slightly after decommissioning in February 1971. Lt. Johnson says he "stayed in contact with some of the people I served with on Tidewater, but one by one, they dropped off the radar screen." He says he is looking forward to renewing friendships formed so long ago. Lt. Johnson is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Lt. Johnson's E-mail address: vette9201@insightbb.com

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Stanley A. Johnson - Member No. 0155 - resides in Auburn MA with his wife, Ellen. Stan reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1953 and as a Fireman (FN) and worked in maintenance and security in Evaporation. He departed AD31 in March 1955. Stan is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Milton A. Jones - Member No. 0092 - resides in Iselin, NJ with his wife, Emily and is a founding member of the Association. Milt reported aboard the AD31 in January 1963 and worked in M Division's Engine Room. In 1965 he was tranferred to Ship's Company for where he worked as MAA during Tide's Med Cruise. Upon returning from that Cruise he departed the Tidewater as MM2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Milton's E-mail address: RetiredMaj@embarqmail.com

Ralph C. Jones - Member No. 0035 - Ralph came aboard AD31 in January 1953 . In applying for his LIFE MEMBERSHIP, he said, "I have waited a long time for this!" Ralph made two Med Cruises (1954 & 1956) and worked in 5th Division and in R1 Division Hull Repair. Ralph was a founding member of the Association and departed the Tidewater in November 1956 as an ME3. He passed away on May 17, 2004 in Fort Wayne, IN.

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Samuel P. Jones - Member No. 0160 - resides in Surprise, AZ with his wife Kathleen. Sam reported aboard the USS Tidewater in January 1965 and worked in the Ship's Company Operations Division as a radarman. He made two Med Cruises and departed AD31 in January 1967.
Sam's E-mail address: SamJones9@aol.com

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Leonard M. Judickas - Member No. 0052 - resides in Cherokee Village, AR and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He reported aboard in April 1952 and worked in the radio shack, standing radio watches, and helped with mail. Leonard transferred from the Tidewater as a TE3 in April 1954 to the USS Leary where he stayed until his discharge in November 1955. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Leonard's E-mail address: LennyJ334@CenturyTel.net

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William J. Juroska, Jr. - Member No. 0144 - resides in Troy, TX with his wife Genny. Bill came aboard the Tidewater in 1964 and worked in R3 Division's Motor Repair Shop repairing Electric Motors. He left the Tidewater in 1966 for Danang, Vietnam as EM3 where he served for one year and was separated in 1967 as EM2. He currently works in Temple, TX as a Maintenance Electrician and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Bill's E-mail address: Mjuroska@wm.com

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Chief Arthur Kent - Member No. 0142 - resides in Virginia Beach, VA. Chief Kent reported aboard the Tidewater in April 1964 and worked in the Weapons Department. He departed AD31 in April 1967 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Chief Kent's E-Mail Address: ArtKent@juno.com

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Galen A. Krawczak - Member No. 0110 - resides in Lapeer, MI with his wife Milisha. He reported aboard the USS Tidewater in time for the 1965 Med Cruise and was a driver for the 6th fleet as soon as AD31 hit Naples. After a year's assignment in 1st Division's Boat Shop, Galen was reassigned to R-1 Division. He departed AD31 in late 1967 as EN3, and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Galen's E-mail address: polemanski@aol.com

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George Krickovich - Member No. 0015 - resides in East Aurora, NY with his wife Bernadette. George came aboard AD31 in May 1963. He is a founding member of the Association and has fond memories of the Tidewater that include his days as an Electronics Technician in Ship's Company and then in R4 Division. George maintained his interest in electronics after leaving the Navy in his employment as well as his avocation of Ham Radio (currently holding the Amateur Radio Extra Class W2JY call sign). While serving on the Tide, he helped to organize a small Ship's Combo where he played the electric guitar. George departed AD31 as an ET2 in October 1965 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
George's E-Mail Address: GoofyHam@rochester.rr.com

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Ron Kohl - Member No. 0128 - resides in Narberth, PA with his wife, Dena. Ron reported aboard the Tide in August 1955 and worked in R-2 Division as one of the crew providing "service to the Atlantic Fleet - heavy, light and optical machine shops." Before coming to the Tide he served briefly aboard the USS Gearing (DD710). He departed the Tidewater in May 1959 as MR3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Ron's E-mail address: NLUSONE@aol.com

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Chief D. R. Large - Member No. 0069 - resides in Virginia Beach, VA with his wife Mary and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. Chief Large's tour on the Tidewater spanned 6 years, reporting aboard in January 1957 as an IM Striker. He worked in R5 Division and also served on the MAA Force, advancing to IM1 before departing in May 1963. He eventually retired from the US Navy as IMCS and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Martin Lederman - Member No. 0138 - resides in Parkland FL with his wife, Jacqueline, and served aboard the Tidewater during her pre-commissioning days in Newport, RI. He worked in Ship's Company as a Cook Striker and reported aboard in September 1945, serving in the Supply Division until he departed in August 1946.
Martin's E-mail address: namredel@bellsouth.net

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Michael C. Lennon - Member No. 0150 - resides in Hooksett NH with his wife. Mike reported aboard AD31 in January 1960 and worked in R3 Divisions's IC equipment repair. His specialty was the Gyro Compass and Movie Projectors. He departed the Tide in March 1961 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Mike's E-mail address: MCLrun8@msn.com

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Chief Earl Leonard - Member No. 0022 - Chief Leonard was a founding member of the Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in 1958 and worked in R-3 Division's Electric Repair Shop where he was the Chief Petty Officer in charge. Chief Leonard was OOD when Sam, the Space Monkey, made his arrival. You can read about his recollection of the event at our web site. He departed the Tidewater in 1962 and retired from the US Navy at the rate of EMCS and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association. Chief Leonard passed away on June 8, 2005 and was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetary.

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Fred D. Lewis - Member No. 0027 - Fred resides in Baker, LA with his wife and is a founding member of the Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in March 1953 and worked as an Opticalman in 6th Division. Fred's shipmates sometimes thought they were seeing double as Fred served with his twin brother, Glenn who was also an Opticalman in 6th Division. Both Glenn and Fred departed AD31 in January 1957, both as OM2. Fred is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Fred's E-Mail address: FDLewis@cox.net

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George Lisee - Member No. 0012 - resides in Adams, MA with his wife, Ruth, and is a founding member of the Association. George trained at Samson for the Tidewater and was a boom crane operator on the original crew. He came aboard just after her commissioning at the Charleston, SC Shipyard in 1945 and participated in her first decommissioning in 1946. George has contributed his many photos and newspaper clippings of the early years of AD31 which are on display at UssTidewater.org. Seaman First Class Lisee departed the Tide in 1946 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
George's E-mail address: Lisee@BCN.net

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Tommy W. Lloyd - Member No. 0177 - resides in Otsego, MN with his wife, Carol. He reported aboard AD31 in June 1963 where he worked in R-3 Division's Rewind Shop. As a Tidewater Sailor, he made two Med Cruises (1963 and 65) and a cruise to Puerto Rico. Tommy departed the Tidewater in October 1966 as EM3 after having served four years in the USN and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Tommy's E-mail address: CMLloyd8848@msn.com

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Chief Charles A. Ludwig - Member No. 0093 - resides in Concord, CA with his wife, Emily, and is a founding member of the Association. Charles came aboard the Tidewater in 1963 and worked in R1 Division's Weld Shop. A career sailor, he departed the Tidewater in 1968 and eventually retired in 1970 as SFC. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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John J. Maly - Member No. 0109 - resides in Frederick MD with his wife, Shirley. He reported aboard the Tidewater from the USS Stribling in January 1960 and worked in B Division's Fireroom. John says he remembers going through Hurricane Donna blazing a trail up the Atlantic coast through Norfolk in September 1960. That was just prior to his departing AD31 in October as BT1 whereupon he was discharged from the Navy.
John's E-mail address: Maly@ix-netcom.com

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George L. Malloch - Member No. 0151 - resides in Champaign, IL with his wife, JoAnn. He served aboard the Tidewater from July 1951 to April 1955, working in Repair Division's Carpenter Shop. George was aboard during the 1954 Med Cruise and played on the Ship's Softball Team. He departed AD31 as DC3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
George's E-mail address: GeoJoMal@aol.com

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LTjg Mike Mann - Member No. 0084 - resides in Harrisonburg, VA with his wife, Joanne and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. Lt. Mann reported aboard the Tidewater in September 1960 and during his tour of duty served as M Division Officer, Acting Chief Engineer and Command Duty Officer. Mike departed AD31 in January 1962 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Lt. Mann's E-mail address: JMichaelMann@msn.com

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Lee J. Mayer - Member No. 0066 - resides in Rosemont, IL with his wife, Christine and is a founding member of the Association. Lee came aboard the Tidewater in March 1963 as a Quartermaster Striker and worked in Ship's Company's Operations Division. He departed the Tide in July 1964 as QM3 and reported aboard the USS Volgelgesang DD862 which participated in the first unmanned Gemini recovery. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the Tidewater Association.
Lee's E-mail address: star4007@att.net

Larry "Mac" MacAulay - Member No. 0136 - resides in Melrose, MA with his wife, Nancy. Mac reported aboard the Tidewater in January of 1960 where he worked in R2 Division as a Machinist. He departed AD31 in December of 1962 as MR3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Larry's E-mail address: LRT57Chevy@msn.com

Harold P. Nitch - Member No. 0006 - resides in Little Falls, NJ and is a founding member of the Association, providing many online suggestions and photos to our web site. Harold was stationed on the Tidewater for a total of two years, coming aboard in October 1959. He started in 1st Division's Deck Force and completed his tour in R5 Division (Torpedo) as a TM3 in October 1961. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Harold's E-mail address: njdad60@yahoo.com

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Master Chief Donald O. Norris - Member #0114 - resides in Swansboro, NC with his wife Rosemary. He reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1968 where he worked as Enlisted Personnel Office Supervisor and was the Leading CPO of X Division on AD31. Chief Norris says he heard about the AD31 Association from reading Naval Affairs Magazine. He departed AD31 in July 1969 and went on to complete his U.S. Navy career, eventually retiring with 27 years as a PNCM. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Master Chief Norris' E-mail address: DNorris1@ec.rr.com

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Joseph Obranovich - Member No. 0062 - resides in Chardon, OH and is a founding member of the Association. Joe reported aboard AD31 in 1952 and worked in Ship's Company as a Storekeeper. He was stationed on the Tidewater for a total of 4 years, departing in 1956 as an SKSN and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Jim O'Donnell - Member No. 0075 - resides in Humble, TX with his wife Kathleen and is a founding member of the Association. Jim reported aboard AD31 in August 1963 where he became the leading SN in S-4's Laundry. He departed the Tide in August 1965 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Jim's E-mail address: JODonnell1@houston.rr.com

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LT Daniel E. Ogletree - Member No. 0080 - resides in Virginia Beach, VA with his wife, Shirley and is a founding member of the Association. Lt. Ogletree reported aboard AD31 in June 1968 to S-1 Division and where he was Stores Officer. He departed the Tidewater in June 1970 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
LT Ogletree's E-mail address: DanOgletree@verizon.net

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George Okamoto - Member No. 0145 - resides in Yreka, CA. Okie reported aboard the USS Tidewater in 1962 as LN2 and worked in Ship's Office where he handled legal matters for the Captain and the crew. His exact date of departure isn't known, however he served admirably and was promoted to LN1 prior to volunteering for Vietnam. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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LCDR Byron "Ken" Overbeck, Jr. - Member No. 0041 - resides in Cartersville, GA and is a founding member of the Association. Commander Overbeck served two tours on the Tidewater, reporting first in July 1956 as MM1 in R2 Division. In October 1957, he was appointed WO-1 in charge of Outside Machinery Repair and finished this first tour on AD31 in December 1957. He reported back aboard the Tidewater in August of 1967 with the rank of Lieutenant Commander and assumed the duties of AD31's Repair Officer. He completed his tour on the Tide in February 1970 and joins us as a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Commander Overbeck's E-mail address: keno03030@aol.com.

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Richard A. Ozenich - Member No. 0129 - resides in Durham, NH with his wife, Shirley. He first reported aboard the Tidewater in September 1951 and was a member of the recommissioning crew who brought the Tide out of the Mothball Fleet for Atlantic Fleet operations. He worked in the Optical Shop while aboard the Tide and departed in May 1953 as OM2. Dick is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Richard's E-mail address: rcroat@verizon.net

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Andrew Papa - Member No. 0146 - resides in Whiting, NJ and is a plank owner on the original crew of the Tidewater. He worked in Ship's Company and in "S" Division as the Ship's Cobbler and Seaman 1C during the maiden cruise of 1946.
Andrew's E-mail address: APapa0727@aol.com

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Senior Chief Emery "Jack" Parker - Member No. 0070 - resides in Greensburg, IN and is a founding member of the Association. Jack reported aboard the Tide in November 1955 and worked in Ship's Company Operations Division as a Radioman, standing watches in the Radio Shack. Says Jack of the Tide, "It was my first ship!!!!" He departed AD31 in February 1957 as RM3. He eventually retired from the Navy as RMCS and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Chief Parker's E-mail address: EJParker1@verizon.net

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John N. Pellicano - Member No. 0185 - resides in LaGrangeville, NY. He reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1963 and worked in S-4 Division's Laundry and Dry Cleaning. He says he came aboard with a group of shipmates, all from New York, and "we all departed the same day in Naples to travel to the Brooklyn Naval Shipyard where we were mustered out." John departed the Tidewater in June 1964 as SHSN. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
John's E-mail address: JPellicano@WhitePlainsChrysler.com

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Elwood W. Philhower - Member No. 0189 - resides in Essex, MA with his wife, Susan. He reported aboard AD31 in 1963 and worked on the deck force and in the boat division for two years, departing in 1965 as BMSN. He served as a boat coxswain on the 1963-64 Med Cruise and went on to eventually retire from the USN with 22 years as BM1. Elwood is Thomas Philhower's first cousin (see below) and while they both served on the Tidewater, they did not serve together. Elwood is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Elwood's E-mail address: oldtar0892@yahoo.com

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Thomas S. Philhower - Member No. 0176 - resides in Wausaukee, WI with his wife, Jean. Tom served on AD31 in R-5 Division's Optical Shop where he repaired binoculars and telescopes. He reported aboard in July 1966 and made two Med Cruises - 1966 and 68. He departed the Tidewater in October 1969 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Tom's E-mail address: tphilhower88@gmail.com

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Richard Pilecki - Member No. 0191 - resides in Ferndale MI with his wife, Virginia. He reported aboard the Tidewater in September 1965 and worked in R3 Division's Rewind Shop as an Electrician's Mate. Richard departed the Tidewater in August 1967 as EM3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Richard's E-mail address: RPilecki2029@wowway.com

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Patrick M. Pizzo - Member No. 0131 - resides in East Rockaway NY with his wife, Maureen. Patrick served aboard the Tidewater in B Division's Boiler Room and came aboard in February 1959. He says, "I am retired from NYC Board of Education, after 32 years. as a plant manager. I love the Yankees, and would love to hear from anyone from B Division, or any other shipmates." Pizzo departed from the Tidewater in February 1961 as a BT3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Patrick's E-mail address: MPizzo1702@optonline.net

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Lt. Marvin Pridgeon - Member No. 0096 - resides in Northville, MI and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. Lt. Pridgeon reported aboard the Tidewater in January 1954 and served as Operations Officer in Ship's Company. He as aboard for the 1954 Med Cruise. He departed the Tidewater in June 1955 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Lt. Pridgeon's E-mail address: mpridg6512@ameritech.net

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Jerry Rarden - Member No. 0044 - resides in Rockville, MD and is a founding member of the Association. He reported aboard AD31 in July 1951 out of Boot Camp where he did 3 months of mess cooking and then worked in Ship's Company's, O Division Radio Central. Jerry did a TAD with COMDESFLOT4 aboard the USS Sierra and the USS Yellowstone and left the Tide as TE3 for NAVCOMMSTA, Port Lyautey, Morocco. He is still working in radio today for 3 radio stations in Maryland. Jerry is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Jerry's E-mail address: JerryRarden@ClearChannel.com

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Clarence L. Richard - Member No. 0182 - resides in Arcanum, OH with his wife Diane. He joined the AD31 Association right after attending his first AD31 reunion at Branson in 2008. "Diane and I had a great time. I don't know if can get any better. We made some great friends and we look forward to the next one," he said about the get together. Clarence worked in R2 Division's Light and Heavy Machine Shops and came aboard in 1960. He made two Med Cruises - 1960 and 1962 and departed the Tidewater in 1963 as MMFn. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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George E. Robertson - Member No. 0166 - resides in Lawson, MO and joined the Tidewater Association in June 2007 as a LIFE MEMBER. He says he stood radio watches in the Radio Shack and worked in Operations Division during his tour aboard AD31, reporting aboard in March 1964 and departing in December 1965 as RM2.
George's E-mail address: RedRob946@yahoo.com

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Richard S. Rohrbach - Member No. 0042 - resides in Milton, DE and is a founding member of the Association. He came aboard the Tide in April 1970 and worked as a Storekeeper in charge of the technical library. His job was to process DD-1250s that came in from AD31 or any ships we serviced and route them to the correct storeroom. Richard says he has a lot of stories about his short tour on the Tidewater but wants to save them for the reunion. He departed the Tidewater in November 1970 as SK3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Assocation.

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Victor "Rosco" Rossicone - Member No. 0090 - resides in Meriden, CT and is a founding member of the Association. Rosco came aboard the Tide in 1966 as a member of R2 Division where he worked as Machine Repairman. He departed the Tidewater in 1968 as an MR2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Chief Christian L. Rothhaus, Jr. - Member No. 0125 - resides in Bow, NH with his wife, Donna. Chris reported aboard the Tidewater in 1966 and worked in the Supply Division as the Ship's Store Buyer and Accountant. He received his Chief rating and became the father of a daughter (he and Donna already had 4 sons) in September 1967 and his daughter, Heidi Charlene, was christened on board the Tidewater. He says the Chaplain did some research and found that her christening was a first for the Tidewater. He departed AD31 in June 1968 as SHC and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Chief Rothhaus' E-mail address: dcrclr@gmail.com

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Chief Larry Salley - Member No. 0124 - resides in Greenville, SC with his wife Susan. He first reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1951 and worked in the Electrical Repair Department. During his tour of duty on AD31 he advanced from EM3 to EM1 and cruised to GITMO, Glasgow Scotland, Bergen Norway and Cherbourg, France. Chief Salley says, "While in Glasgow the USS Coates lost her Gyro and rammed AD31 putting her starboard anchor in the Crew's Mess." He remembers Cherbourg as a time when no reconstruction of WWII damage had taken place. "Tourist ships were just beginning to make port calls and passengers were not allowed in the city. Trains were backed onto the pier where passengers were routed direct from their ship to the train cars and on to Paris." Chief Salley departed the Tidewater in January 1953 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Chief Salley's E-mail address: LSalley2@bellsouth.net

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William L. Schmaltz - Member No. 0147 - resides in Jonesville, MI with his wife, Joan. He started his tour aboard AD31 in January 1961, working in O Division and then eventually working in D Division as a Dental Tech Striker. Bill departed the Tidewater in August 1963 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association .
Bill's E-mail address: BJS6233@wmconnect.com

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Peter J. Schultz - Member No. 0101 - resides in North St. Paul, MN with his wife, Joan, and is a founding member of the Association. Peter came aboard the Tidewater in August 1961 and worked in Ship's Company's R Division as a Shipfitter. He departed AD31 in June 1964 as SFP2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association
Peter's E-mail address: MokosHaus21@msn.com

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Russel M. Schultz - Member No. 0165 - resides in Baxter, MN. He came aboard the TIdewater in July 1963 and worked in R3 Division's Gyro Repair Shop where he was a meter calibration specialist maintaining navigation equipment. He says, "Being from the Midwest and never having seen the ocean, it was a grand new adventure to be in the Navy and on board the Tidewater." Russ departed AD31 in March 1966 as IC2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Russel's E-mail address: rmsriver@msn.com

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George M. Seal - Member No. 0095 - resides in Conyers, GA with his wife, Theresa, and is a founding member of the Association. George came aboard the Tidewater in 1967 and worked in the MK46 Shop as a Torpedoman. He departed in 1969 as a TM2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
George's E-mail address: SallyMae99@msn.com

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Jack Shaffer - Member No. 0141 - resides in Belle Vernon, PA with his wife Shirley. He came aboard the Tidewater in 1952 and worked as a machinist in Ship's Company. Jack was aboard AD31 for 4 years, departing in 1956 as MR1. Jack says, "After leaving the navy, I worked as a machinist, tool and die maker and worked in research-development, retiring in 1993."
Jack's E-mail Address: jses@version.net

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James (Mike) Sharp - Member No. 0009 - resides in Shawnee, KS with his wife Karren. He is a founding member of the Association and has been a major contributor in both ideas and content to UssTidewater.org. Mike went aboard AD31 in 1963 and worked in R3 Division's Gyro Shop as an Interior Communication Electrician. While stationed on the Tidewater he played in the Ship's Combo with the likes of guys named Stickney, Krickovich and Yarbrough. He was discharged in 1966 as an IC3. Mike is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Mike's E-mail address: msharp@kc.rr.com

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Marvin (Gene) Shelton - Member No. 0007 - resides in Williamsburg, VA with his wife. He is a founding member of the Association, providing many suggestions on material for the web site. His 1963 Tidewater Thanksgiving menu is a favorite on display at the web site. Gene went aboard the Tidewater as a TMSA in June of 1963 and worked in the Torpedo Shop, Weapons Division. He was discharged in October 1966 as a TM2. Gene is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Gene's E-mail address: mshelton40@cox.net

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Chief Pierson R. Shelton, Jr. - Member No. 0017 - resides in Cape Coral, FL with his wife, Louella. He is a founding member of the Association. He served two hitches aboard AD31, coming aboard in July 1951 and departing in February 1954 and then returning in January 1953 for another 4 years. Chief Shelton has contributed several excellent photos of his days aboard the Tide which are planned for an upcoming feature on the Association's website. He was a BT1 in B Division while on AD31 and departed the second time in February 1957, continuing on with his Navy career, eventually advancing to the rate of BRCS and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Chief Shelton's E-mail address: ropeyarn15@comcast.net

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Robert R. Sherwood - Member No. 0107 - resides in Miami, OK with his wife Ellen. He served nearly three years as an Electronics Technician in R4 Division's ET gang, reporting aboard in December 1962 as the Tide was beginning its dry dock refurbishment at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Virginia. Bob departed the Tidewater in July 1965 as ETR2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Bob's E-mail address: sherwb@hotmail.com

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Joseph Simac - Member No. 0018 - resides in Fairview, IL (near Peoria). He is a founding member of the Association. Joe came aboard the Tidewater in July 1951 and worked as a metalsmith in R-5 Division. He says he repaired a lot of high-pressure steam lines in those days for the many destroyers that tied up to the Tide. He departed AD31 in April 1955 as an ME2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Joe's E-mail address: PJSimac@yahoo.com

William E. Slaney, Jr. - Member No. 0100 - this membership was established as a Memorial Membership in memory of his dad's tour on the Tidewater. William Slaney, Sr. reported aboard AD31 in April 1952 as PM3, transferring from the USS Bowers in Norfolk, VA. He was on the 1954 Med Cruise and departed the Tidewater as a PM2 in August 1954 when he was discharged. Bill returned to Norwood, MA and worked as a union carpenter for 32 years, retiring in 1984. He passed away in 1987 when Slaney, Jr. was overseas. Bill, Jr. says about his dad, "He was the main reason I enlisted in the USN. I retired in November 2002 from the Naval Reserve as SKC with 22 years." Bill, Jr. joins us as a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Michael C. Smith - Member No 0153 - resides in West Point, KY with his wife, Barbara. Mike reported aboard AD31 in 1959 and worked in Operations as a Quartermaster. He later reported to T Division as a driver when he made 2 Med Cruises with the Tidewater. He says it was the best duty ever and he's even thinking of re-enlisting in the Navy just to see if he can get that duty again. Mike departed as QM3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Mike's E-mail Address: BarbaraLS@bellsouth.net

Chief Frederick R. Smith - Member No. 0097 - was a founding member of the Association. Fred reported aboard the Tidewater in January 1957 as a Seaman Apprentice and worked in R-5 Division's Torpedo Shop. He departed the Tide in November 1960 as a TM2 and went on for a career in the Navy, retiring as TMC. Fred signed on with the AD31 Association as a LIFE MEMBER. He passed away after a brief illness on January 15, 2006.

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Jon H. Soderena - Member No. 0140 - resides in Lumberton, NC with his wife, Sharon. Jon came aboard the Tidewater in March 1966. He says "I worked on those triple-effect evaporators in A Division and then went to M Division in the Engine Room." He left AD31 in July 1967 as MM3 and attended Nuclear Welding School and Sub School in New London, CT. Jon departed the Navy in 1970 after serving aboard the Nathanial Greene (SSBN-636) and the USS Hunley (AS-31) stationed in Charleston, SC. Jon is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Jon's E-mail Address: sodyandsas@bellsouth.net

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Louis "Spat" Spatholt - Member No. 0079 - resides in Moncks Corner, SC and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He reported aboard the Tide in 1963 and worked in R1 Division's Weld Shop as a Ship Fitter. Spat departed the Tidewater in 1966 as SFM2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Spat's E-mail address: louis.spatholt@charleston.af.mil

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LTjg Louis Steger - Member No. 0082 - resides in Groveland, IL with his wife Rosemary and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. Lt. Steger reported aboard the Tidewater in December 1955 as an Ensign and performed the duties of Paymaster in Ship's Company. He has sent us numerous photos of his tour aboard the Tidewater which are on display in Officer's Country on our Web Site. Lt. Steger departed AD31 in October 1956 when he was transferred to Brooklyn and then to NAS Glenview, IL, where he was the Navy Exchange Officer. He was promoted to LTjg at NAS, and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Lt. Steger's E-mail address: LSteger@insightbb.com

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Kenneth J. Strum - Member No. 0099 - resides in Lake Ronkonkom, NY with his wife Roberta and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. Ken reported aboard AD31 in 1951 and was on the recommissioning and shakedown crew. He says he was right out of high school and started as a Quartermaster/Signalman Striker, but eventually became a Hospitalman and worked in sickbay. He says he was "pleased and excited to find the AD31 Website and the Association and hopes to be an active member in the years to come." Ken departed the Tidewater in 1953 as HM3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Ken's E-mail address: murts2004@optonline.net

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Chief James C. Sutton - Member No. 0122 - resides in Bozeman, MT. Jim reported aboard the Tidewater in July 1955 as a TM Striker and went to work in the Torpedo Shop. He advanced from TMSA to TM2 during his three year tour aboard AD31 and departed the Tide in 1958.
Jim's E-mail Address: sutton@imt.net

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David P. Tamminga - Member No. 0061 - resides in Pardeeville, WI with his wife Bonnie and is a founding member of the Association. He reported aboard AD31 in August 1964 as an MR Striker. He worked as a mess cook in the Chief's Galley and worked in the Boat Division on the 1965 Med Cruise. David eventually made it into R2 Division where he worked as a Machinery Repairman and departed the Tidewater in December 1967 as an MR2. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
David's E-mail address: cloudy@palacenet.net

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Rupert B. "R. B." Tant - Member No. 0121 - resides in Clayton, NC. His membership comes to us as a gift from his son, Jake McAllister. R. B. reported aboard the Tidewater in October 1962 just after AD31 had returned from the 1962 Med Cruise and just prior to a scheduled overhaul in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA. He worked in R5 Division's Optical Shop. Tant departed the Tide in May 1966 as OM3 and later was advanced to OM2 in the Active Reserve. R. B. is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Gerald F. Teaster - Member No. 0005 - resides in Summerville, SC. He is a founding member of the AD31 Association and joins us as a Friend of the Tidewater. His membership in our organization is significant as his father, Fred Teaster, was a shipfitter in Charleston's Naval Shipyard and helped build the Tidewater. As a child, Gerald saw AD31 on the Buildingways, just before she was launching. As an adult he worked in the Charleston Naval Shipyard as a Mechanical Engineer and retired from there when the shipyard closed. Gerald represents many of the Charlestonians who cherish their memories of the largest ship ever built in Charleston during World War II and He joins us as a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Gerald's E-mail address: gteaster@concentric.net

William Arthur Templeton - Member No. 0008 - passed away on November 22, 2005. He was a founding member of the AD31 Association. Bill was aboard the Tidewater for 3 years, 8 months and 11 days starting in 1951. As a plank owner, he saw the ship recommissioned in Charleston, and performed his duties as a Boatswain's Mate in 1st Division at the helm of the fanciest of AD31's liberty boats, the Captain's Gig. Bill departed AD31 as a BM3 in 1955 and he was a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Lynn B. Vice - Member No. 0178 - lives in Temple TX with his wife, Maureen. He reported aboard AD31 in May 1963 and where he performed the duties of Dental Technician, repairing dental and medical equipment on the Tide and other ships. He departed in August 1965 as DT2.
Lynn's E-mail address: ViceMD@vvm.com

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Daniel H. Vogel - Member No. 0157 - lives in Punta Gorda FL with his wife, Mabel. He came aboard the Tide in August 1951 where he worked in the Heavy Machine Shop. He later worked in the Optical and Instrument Repair Shop. Dan departed from the ship in December 1954 as MR2 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Dan's E-mail address: ggma70@comcast.net

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Donald Ward - Member No. 0167 - Don resides in Burlington, KY with his wife Connie. He reported aboard AD31 in March 1964, working as a Radar Electronics Technician in R4 Division's ET shop on the 01 Deck. He participated in the 1965 Med Cruise and departed the Tidewater in February 1966 as ETR2. Don is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Don's E-mail address: WardDW@fuse.net

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Chief Michael S. Warman - Member No. 0011 - Chief Warman resides in Lake Mary, FL with his wife, Barbara. He is a founding member of the AD31 Association. His tour of duty on the Tidewater began as a TM3 in June 1961 where he worked in the Torpedo Shop. Warman is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association and departed the Tide in December 1965 as a TM1 continuing on with his Navy career and retiring as a TMC. Mike was elected Treasurer of the Association in September 2003.
Chief Warman's E-mail address: WarmanTMCret@yahoo.com

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Chief George M. Waslicki - Member No. 0029 - resides in Jacksonville, NC with his wife, Margaret and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in December 1964 as an HM3 where he performed duties at sick call for AD31's General Medical Division and assisted in medical procedures on destroyer crew who were tied up alongside the Tidewater from time to time. G+eorge departed the Tide in January 1967 as an HM 2. He eventually went on to retire as HMC from the Navy at Camp Lejeune, NC (a tour at the Marine Base) in October 1982 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Chief Waslicki's E-mail address: FatQuack@ec.rr.com

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Chief Algie A. Watts - Member No. 0117 - resides in Hopkins, SC. He served a total of nearly six years aboard the Tidewater in the early Sixties, reporting aboard in November 1961. Algie served as R-5 Division Chief and worked in the IM Shop.He departed AD31 in April 1967 as IMC. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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Andrew W. White - Member No. 0175 - resides in Toccoa, GA with his wife, Margaret. He came aboard our ship in 1952 and worked on ships tied up alongside, repairing water tight doors, replacing worn or rusted parts which were identified on a work order from the Repair Department. Andrew departed AD31 in 1955 as ME2 when he was transferred to the USS Grand Canyon (AD28) and served until 1956. He made the 1954 Med Cruise and the 1952 NATO Cruise while aboard the Tidewater. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Andrew's E-mail address: GaPopPop@alltell.net

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Donald P. Wiener - Member No. 0194 - resides in Newark, DE. He came aboard the Tidewater in 1952 and worked in the Litho Shop as a Printer. Don made a Caribbean Cruise while aboard AD31 and departed in 1953 as PI3. He then reported to the USS Wisconsin where he served until his separation from active duty in 1955. Don then joined the Naval Reserve and retired as LICS after 24 years, serving a total of 28 years with the US Navy and Reserve. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association.
Chief Wiener's e-mail address: SrChiefLitho8@verizon.net

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Chief Bobby B. Williams - Member No. 0188 - resides in Kinston, NC with his wife, Judy. He reported aboard the Tidewater in October 1961 and made two Med Cruises and was present for Operation Springboard in 1961. He worked in "O" Division as the signalbridge supervisor and also in Crypto. After departing AD31 in March 1964 as SM1, he made a career of the Navy, serving on four other ships, the USS Robert A. Owens (DD827), the USS Ohara (DD889), the USS Coronado (LPD11) and the USS Raleigh (LPD1). His career in the Navy spanned 27 years and he retired as NCCS. Chief Williams is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Chief Williams' E-mail: bobbywms@embarqmail.com

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James L. Wilson - Member No. 0159 - resides in Elberta AL. He reported aboard AD31 in January 1961 and worked in R3 Division's Crypto Repair. Jim says that he has a lot of memorabilia including an original Tidewater Patch and many pictures from his Tidewater Days. His greatest memory was his Short Timer's Chain. Jim was TAD to USS Canberra during the Cuban Missile Crisis and departed the Tidewater in December 1963 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Jim's E-mail address: JJWilson@GulfTel.com

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Ensign John S. Wilson - Member No. 0161 - resides in Glenside, PA. He came aboard the Tidewater in September 1954. The Tide departed for its second Med Cruise in January 1955 with Ensign Wilson aboard as Disbursing Officer. He departed the Tidewater in December 1955 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the Association. He was promoted to LTjg prior to his departure from the Navy in 1956.
Ensign Wilson's E-mail address: jakemail@att.net

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Jack L. Winans - Member No. 0126 - resides in Murraysville, WV with his wife, Thelma. He reported aboard the Tidewater in October 1964 and worked in 2nd Division and eventually became an HTSN. Jack departed the Tide in October 1966 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Jack's E-mail address: ThelmaWinans@peoplepc.com

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Paul Witkowski - Member No. 0021 - resides in Athens, OH with his wife, Jean. Paul is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He came aboard the Tidewater at the start of the 1960 Med Cruise where he worked in R-1 Division's Shipfitter/Pipefitter Shop. He departed the Tide in February 1961 as an SFP2 and went on to a civilian career at Ohio University, recently retiring from their Public Broadcasting Center as the Telecommunications Center's Associate Director and was recently granted the title of Associate Director Emeritus by Ohio University's Board of Trustees. Paul is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Paul's E-mail address: witkowsk@ohio.edu

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Phillip W. Worrall - Member No. 0139 - resides in Baltimore, Maryland. He reported aboard the USS Tidewater in October 1961 as a Seaman and worked in the Electronics Shop as a striker. He took the ET exam without any A-School training and as he says "Surprise, I passed!" Phil subsequently was promoted to ETN3 and made one Med Cruise in 1962. He departed the Tidewater in July 1963 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Phil's E-mail address: Pworrall@gwwoinc.com

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Ron Wyatt - Member No. 0173 - resides in Granite City, IL with his wife, Clara. Ron reported aboard the USS Tidewater in September 1962 and worked in R4 Division's ET Shop. He made the 1963 Med Cruise and says he took lots of pictures - several of which are of our Association President, Bill Cook, who was an ET in Ron's division and spent a lot of liberties with him ashore in Naples, Italy and Toulon, France. Wyatt departed the Tidewater in September 1964 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.
Ron's E-mail address: cdw10@sbcglobal.net

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Alexander Young - Member No. 0057 - resides in Jamesburg, New Jersey and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in April 1953 and worked in the Ship's Company Print Shop. He was a member of the crew who, in February 1954, participated in the Tidewater's first Med Cruise, visiting the ports of Naples, Leghorn, Barcelona, Algeria, Palermo and Hyeres. Alexander departed AD31 in June 1955 as a PI3 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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CWO2 Francis H. Zeigler - Member No. 0056 - resides in McSherrystown, PA with his wife, Donna and is a founding member of the AD31 Association. He came aboard the Tidewater in January 1968 and assumed the duties of Chief Ship's Repair Tech Officer and was the R1 Division Officer, which oversaw the Shipfitter, Carpenter, Sheetmetal, Pattern, Pipe, Welding and Canvas shops. CWO Ziegler departed the Tidewater in December 1969 and is a LIFE MEMBER of the AD31 Association.

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