Served 1977 until 1980 OC Division. It was an honor and pleasure.

I am a plank owner and was on her from Bath MN till was sent to Vietnam in the spring of 1968. Did 12 months in Nam and left the Navy when I got back home. I had a lot of friends on board and we always had good time anywhere went. If anybody that remembers me would like to contact me I would love to hear from you.

Joe Ellis CS3

A great ship, a great crew - my best tour in the Navy.

Onboard 1975-1976. Transferred off when homeport change to Bremerton.

FA to IC2, 69-73 Capts Greene, Blanks and Palkovic. 1st ship and Best until I took Sterett to PI. Sorry Standley but you made me what I am. Still wear your patch on my hero jacket!

A lot of old timers on here before me. I reported aboard straight out of A School as a YNSR in 1979. I worked in the Ship's Office for YNC Floyd Fessler. Some names that I remember are PNCS Reams, YN1 Sullivan, LTJG Marty Kurdys (who was a young division officer at the time), CAPT Ned Roberts, CAPT Morton E. Toule (a crusty Vietnam Vet), CDR Watkins, PNSN Herman, PC2 Piersol. A lot of memories. Also, I remember when I was aboard at the time in San Diego that the Gunner's Mates were under a lot of scrutiny (a very interesting time).

Onboard 1975 to 1977 out of Charleston, SC. Med Cruise of 1976 and steaming the Atlantic. Worked for LPO Mike Shepard MM1 in A-gang.
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I came aboard in 1975 in Charleston just after it returned from deployment. I was in 4th division,worked the 55B's sailed two med cruises and a short trip in the Caribbean. Had a great time on the old Willie H.I have a lot of souvenirs pens, patches soup cup of the old steamer and fond memories. She was a great ship with a great crew. May she rest in peace.

Served Proudly on WHS 1971-1972. Did a Med Cruise Great Times/Great Memories.

Came aboard in Charleston in '76, and left in San Diego in '80. A Gang