Rockaway Muster
2008
SURNAMES F-J
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FAZIO, Robert V. ( EN2 61-65 ) NY
Updated May 23, 2006
worked in B-1 engine for chief lachland matthews. i am now
retired. now live in upstate new york with the same wife i married in 1968.
have 2 children a daughter 38 and a son 34 and 2 grandchildren. drive a 1974 olds
conv. in the summer and work around my yard with my wife.
i volunteer 1 day a week at the batavia V.A. Medical Center.
like to hear from anyone serving with me.
robertv.fazio@wntnet.net
FERNALD, Jeff W. ( SA 68 ) ME
cfernald@gwi.net
FINNEY, BILL ( ET2 59 & 61-63 )
Would like to hear from old shipmates (countyjunction@zoominternet.net)
Was on the 61 cadet cruise to Europe, 2 or 3 Bermuda trips, Ocean station Bravo
and many Deltas. After 42 years it is great to see many familiar names.
FISCHER, Henry R. ( EN1 51-55 ) Pennsylvania [R]
Updated Jun 19, 2007
I attended the reunion last year in Florida and am looking forward to the next
one in Cape May in October. This is a great website and it sure is good to make
contact with old shipmates. I have some wonderful memories of the years spent on
the Rockaway and would like to hear from others to share experiences. I've been
trying to find Jared Kearny, Harold Herlburt and Walter Nausley.
I really enjoyed the reunions at Cape May, NJ and Florida. My wife wouldn't
let me go to Arizona this year but I'll be at the next one in NC.
furlongfis@earthlink.net
FLOOD, Joe (Dorthea)
( SO2 55-57 ) Georgia
FLOOD, Mike ( SN 56-57 ) Florida
Also served on CGC Mackinac before discharge in 1960 as RD2
FLYNN, William (Ray) ( SN 56-58 ) Wisconsin
The Rock was quite an experience. It's one I've never forgot. This
web site is a great idea.
After I left the Rockaway (as a deck ape I sometimes called it the Rustaway)
I went back to ET school, served on 3 LORAN stations in the 7th district,
and finished up 7 years of duty in New London. Right now I'm a tech writer
in a slot machine manufacturing company.
rflynn@wmsgaming.com
FREELAND, Frank ( BT3, 63-65 ) Pennsylvania
I had the time of my life on the USCGC Rockaway it was a good experence
one I wouldn't change for the world. I'am sorry they scraped her she war
one hell of a ship. I would have like to see her at a waterfront park
ucc2071@aol.com
GALA, Tom ( FN 68-70 ) New York [R]
thomas.gala@sunywcc.edu
GALE, Byron (? ?) New York [R]
GARBE, Gerald (Gary) ( PO3 Cook 69-71) Wisconsin
Served as a Cook on the Rockaway. Med Cruse, Newfoundland, Barbados,Bermuda,
England. Home port Governor's Island. Left May of 1971 - went to Fishers Island,
New York Coast Guard Station until discharge in 1973. Now living in rural Iola,
Wis. Personnel Manager, Waupaca Foundry. Remember Jim Truman,from Pennsylvania;
Stanley, Babb from Georgia. A neighbor here in Waupaca, Wis. Phil Sitter also
served on Rockaway from 1971 until decommission.
garbegc@gglbbs.com
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GAUTHIER, Louis J ( DC3 61-64 ) New York
Served in U.S. Coast Guard from June 1961 until June 1964
Aboard the CGC Rockaway from September 61 to June 1964,
completing CG service on Base St. George, Staten Island, NY
Married Mary Wierie in U.S. Naval Reserve
Now has 3 children, 8 grandchildren
Established Gauthier Fabricating Steel Inc. in 1974
Hobbies: collecting military arms, raising horses & oxen, hunting and trap & target shooting
Elected Judge of Town of Russa, Herkimer Country, NY in 1990
gauthier@ntcnet.com
GEMOETS,Larry ( ETC 71-decom ) ?
sanlar@yahoo.com
GERDES, Charlie (? ?) ?
GERMAIN, Joseph ( ET3 61-62 ) Florida
A couple of OS Charlies and a Gitmo. Transferred to the Tamaroa in 1962.
Fond and not so fond memories of the Staten Island Ferry.
joe@germain.com
GIES, Jerry (AG2, 67-69) Kansas
I remember Easttropac 2 and 3 and left for Oceanography school and missed
the Africa trip. Six weeks in Panama when we bent a prop and went into drydock
and lots of days at the Marina.
jgies@firstcity.org
GILLIOM, Richard ( YNC 42-45 ) Indiana [USN]
Crossed over the Bar 2005
GIMBERT, Walter D. ( SK1 51-52 ) CA (RET)
Updated Apr. 17, 2006
retired SKCM Nov. 1967
ret.e9.uscg@sbcglobal.net
GOTWOLS, Andrew ( MST3 68-70 ) PA
GRAY, Almey H. ( BMC WAGO days ) NC
Updated Jan 04, 2007
On 12/09/06 Annie Gray-Clark (capegrayclark@earthlink.net) said:
I am writing on behalf of my father, BMC ALMEY H GRAY. He served
on the Rockaway during its WAGO days, sailing to Africa, through
the Carribean and to Barbados. He was transfered in late 1979 to
Louisville, KY, where he stayed until his retirement in 1975. He
then returned to his home of Stumpy Point on the Outer Banks of NC.
He has one son, three years away from CG retirement, and another who
served for over 10 years. He does not have a computer but I'm sure he'd
love to hear from any of you. You can contact me and I'll put you in touch.
GREENWALT, Jim ( EN2 53-56 ) New Jersey
Updated May 29, 2008
great website--good to see the names of some old shipmates
anyone know the whereabouts of pete murphy or john parker? and hello to henry fisher ..its been a long time
jimarie50@gmail.com
GREGG, Jesse ( SK2 68-70 ) New Jersey
GUGENBERGER, Richard ( EN2 65-69 ) New York
While on the Rok did several weather stations Gittmo onboard in Curtis Bay
for refit to Oceanographic work. Attended engineman school in Groton and ACR
school in Norfork while attached to The Rok. Had some great times also did a
lot a growing up on The Rok .Have lots a good memories.Saw a lot things and places
would have never seen if not for The Rok.
dick_n_char@hotmail.com
GUNSON, John CWO (? ?) Delaware [D]
GUNTHER, William ( ET2 53 ) Florida
Went on first cadet cruise.
RES0AVV@Verizon.net
HAHN, Peter ( EN2 54-57 ) North Carolina
Updated Aug. 18, 2006
My tour began four hours prior to getting underway for Earl NJ to off load
ammo. Then we went to Hoboken {TODD SHIPYARD}, NJ for yard work. Went on patrols
to Charlie, Delta, Echo and Bermuda Stand-by. I believe this was my best tour of
all. Believe it or not, I now work at Hobucken, NC CGStation as a member of the USCGAUX.
How about ENC Terrett Then living in Westfield , NJ
Sure like to hear fron anyone in the engine department.
catspaws35@embarqmail.com
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HARRIS, Charles "Chuck" ( SO1, 54-57 ) Arizona [R]
Crossed over the Bar 2005
U.S. Navy, before Rockaway: USS BEGOR (APD-127)
After Rockaway: Ship Training Detachment: cutters under 125'
Recruiting: Minneapolis, Minnesota
USCGC BIBB (W-31) Boston, Massachusetts
Shiprider: Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Officer-in-Charge: Recruiting Station, Richmond, Virginia
Shiprider again: Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Rescue Coordination Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Coast Guard Institute, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma [Retired 1971 as SOCM]
Fought 22 legal cases in Mexico, two in Supreme Court
Appointed to Arizona-Mexico Commission by Governor of Arizona
HARTLEY, John (? ?) New York
HATCHER, William F "Bill" ( BM2 50-51 ) Washington
I was on board when we made Ocean Station "How"
in late 1950 and lost our Captain, Cdr. James Hinnant at sea during a
dive to clear our propellers from a gunnery target fouled in them.
What a tragic event that still lives in my memory. He was indeed, a
fine Coast Guard officer and a great captain.
mikibill@cs.com
HAYDEN III, Chris ( BM2 66-70 ) California
Boot Camp to the Rockaway 3 years 8 months later separated in Boston.
Had a great time, saw alot of the world and alot of water
Chris90277@aol.com
HAYES, Charles L CAPT (? ?) South Carolina [R]
[ Passed away 28 August 2004 ]
[Will be honored at our next reunion ]
HAYGOOD, Bill ( ETC 68-70 ) MT
rockaway@haygood.org.uk
HEAVENS, Terry ( FNEM 69 ) CA
theavens@verizon.net
HEDRICK, Edward (Gail)
( EN3 66-68 ) Connecticut [R]
Updated Jun 19, 2007
mr-1 retired 1995 assigned r-2 shop supervisor working for GE and own own
landscaping service in CT. Tracen at garage . Lima-59 QM1 williams DI.
On CGC Rockaway 1966-1968
Transferred Jan 1968 to CGtracen Garage 1968-1969.
Joined USNR 1977, retired 1995 as MR-1, assiged to
USS Orion AS-18 Lamaddelena Italy. Have lots of pics of Rock including yards when lost the mount.
Was baby on second shellback after Stan Fletcher.
hope to make reunion in Wilmington
hedlawn@hotmail.com
HEMMING, William C (LCDR 60 ) New York
HERMAN, Marc (SA 71-72) New York
Reported aboard in Curtis Bay MD drydocks right out of boot camp,made the
Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and Barbados cruises,became a Shellback August 71, Decommissioned
her in Jan 72 at Governors Island NY. After I separated I went to work for the
Governors Island Ferry for 20 years. I now work on the Staten Island Ferry.
Daspyder@aol.com
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HIGBEE, Colonel Charles ( SNQM 68-70 ) Pennsylvania
1967-71 Served as enlisted man in US Coast Guard
1974-77 Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO: Business Admin. BA
1979-present U.S. Army
Plat. Ldr. C Company 3rd Bn, 87th Inf. Div. USAR Fort Carson, CO
81-82 S-1/Adj. 3rd Bn. 187th Inf. Div, Fort Campbell, KY
82-June CDR, C Company 1st Bn 503rd Inf. FT Campbell, KY
84-86 Comptroller, 5TH SFG (A), Fort Bragg, NC
86-88 CDR, ODA 532, 5th SFG (A), Fort Campbell, KY
88-89 CDR, SVC CO, 5th SFG (A), Fort Campbell, KY
90-91 XO, 1ST Bn, 10th SFG (A), Bad Toelz, Germany
91-92 CDR, C Co, 1st Bn, 10th SFG (A), Boeblingen, Germany
92-93 Dep. SOCOORD, V Corps, Franfurt, Germany
93-95 Chief Trng. Div, USASOC, Fort Bragg, NC
95-96 Dep. CDR 3rd SFG (ABN), Fort Bragg, NC
96-98 CDR, 2nd Bn. 1st SFG (ABN), Fort Lewis, WA
98-99 CHIEF, SOCOORD, I Corps, Fort Lewis, WA
99-20 US Army War College: MSS, Carlisle, PA
00-02 Asst. ST FOR REQ Strategic Planning, USAE, OSD, Washington, DC
02 Director, Joint Intra-Agency Spt. Br. CSL, USAWC, Carlisle Barracks, PA
02-04 Director Special Operation, DMSPO, USAWC, Carlisle Barracks, PA
04-Present: Chairman, DAA, USAWC, Carlisle Barracks, PA
Special Qualifications: Jumpmaster
Campaigns: Operation Provide Comfort and Operation Uphold Democracy.
He and his wife Christy have two daughters: Sally and Katrina
Married a shipmate's sister 31 years ago. We are still married and enjoying life
as a career Army Special Forces Officer and family. QMCS Miller would never have believed it!
charley.higbee@carlisle.army.mil
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HIGHBERG, Nels (HMC ?) Pennsylvania [R]
HILL, Harry "Tom" ( SK1 65-66 ) Virginia
Bhill@tcyorktown.uscg.mil
HILLNER, Bill ( SNSO 68-70 ) PA
BillH@psu.edu
HOOD, Vincent H. ( SN 68-70 ) Virginia
sshood5@cox.net
HOOPER, Terry ( EM2 68-70 ) Wisconsin
Came aboard from EM school in Aug '68. Made the Africa, Barbados, and Europe
trip. Left in Sept, '70 for Sandy Hook, NJ. Seen some of the world and learned
how to be an EM from Chief Lasser. Good web site.
th367163@msn.com
HOOSIER, Dale CWO (? ?) Minnesota [R]
HOWARD, James "Al" ( EN3 62-64 ) Florida
Updated Jun 19, 2007
Reported aboard CGC Rockaway directly from Boot Camp
Transferred to Loran Station BIORKA in Alaska 1965
Transferred to Base Sault Ste. Marie, and discharged in May 1966
jah5905@aol.com)
HUCK, Ralph E LCDR ( 55-57 ) Virginia
HUDDY, Stephen (Susan)
( BM3 64-68 ) Ohio
Updated Jun 19, 2007
I am really looking forward to this reunion.My " banana port" days
on the Rock are some of my best memories.
huddymoto@yahoo.com
HUFF, Robert O. MKCM ( EN2 51 ) Virginia [R]
You have an outstanding website that is a credit to the "ROCK" and her
crew(s). The Rockaway was a proud great United States Coast Guard Cutter.
I'll go through the papers I have and see if I can provide you names of crew members.
ROH1@aol.com
HUNTER, F. Dore' CDR (LTJG 56-58) Massachusetts [R]
After career in USCG, became a civil trial lawyer.
Now retired from both careers, he currently serves as an
elected
town official (Selectman) in Acton, Massachusetts.
It was great to see this web page dedicated to the ROCKAWAY. Having made
two cadet cruises in her and then serving my first tour at sea in her as
an officer I remember her very well. I later returned to another 311, COOS BAY,
and made her last Weather Patrol in her as a LCDR back in the same job I had
had in ROCKAWAY as a LTJG, Operations Officer & Navigator.
DoreHunter@aol.com
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HUTTON, Clyde R LT ( W2 66-68 ) Washington [R]
SEBAGO (WPG-42) SA,FA,FN Boston, MA 1953-1954
SEBAGO (WPG-42) FN,MM3,MM2 Mobile, AL 1954-1955
OWASCO (WPG-39) MM2,MM1 New London, CN 1955-1956
HEATHER (WLB-331) MM1 San Pedro, CA 1956-1959
PONCHARTRAIN (WPG-70) MM1 Long Beach, CA 1959
BIBB (WPG-31) MM1 Boston, MM 1959-1962
WINNEBAGO (WPG-40) MM1>MMC Honolulu, HI 1962-1964
MIO PORTSMOUTH, VA. MMC, W1 Norfolk, VA 1964-1966
ROCKAWAY (WAVP-377) W1, W2 Staten Island, NY 1966-1968
PLANETREE (WLB-307) W2 Honolulu, HI 1968-1969
NAVAL ENGINEERING W2,W3, LT Honolulu, HI 1969-1970
MIO LT Honolulu, HI 1970-1971
MIO LT Seattle, WA 1971-1975
USCG/RETIRED 6/1/75 Redmond, WA 23 YEARS 1952-1975
Chief Engineer for Alaska Marine Highway 21 Years 1975-1996
50th Anniversary 29 August 2004 with Barbara & Family, Seattle, WA
Renewed vows at Maile Gardens, Hale Koa Honolulu, HI 9/7/04
4 kids, 12 grandkids, 12 great-grandkids and still growing
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ILGEN, Dale D. (Jane)
( EN3 54-56 ) Wisconsin
Updated Jun 19, 2007
Would enjoying hearing from anyone I served with 55&56
djilgen@grantsburgtelcom.net
JACKMAN, George E CDR (? ?) Washington [R]
JACKSON, Brian M (? ?) Pennsylvania
JACOBS, Will ( RM2 52-55 ) ?
Trying to locate Mike Trunkes who was RM on
CGC Rockway and Ted Waxman YN2 also on Rockaway
wjman86@aol.com
JACQUES, Les G. ( SN 68-70 ) New York
JAMES, John ( DC2 68-70 ) New Hampshire
JARVI, Joel N ( EN3, 62-63 ) Michigan
CG Station Marquette, MI
CG Station Grand Haven, MI
CG Light Station Point Betsie, MI
Retired from Iron Mine as Mechanic in 1998
Retired from Michigan National Guard after 17 years
jjarvi@chartermi.net
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JENSEN, Julius "Jay" ( EN to BT3 59-63 ) New York
Updated Dec 30, 2006
I see a few guys on the list that were on the ship at the same time
I was and would like to hear from them. I have been in contact with
Wendell Walker almost every day by e-mail who was also on the ship
at the same time. Anyone ever see Ronnie Green or know where he is?
He was the best man at my wedding. It was a military wedding and a
lot of you were there. I am still kicking and ride one of my Harleys
every day weather permitting and still with the same wife. Remember Marge?
Have kept in contact with several of the guys who were on board at the same time
and we go back and forth every day. Would like to hear from some others.
The web page has brought back a lot of memories and contacts with old friends
from the ship.
Anyone out there know of Ronnie Green BM lived in Jersey Herby Crate EN lived
in Texas Jeff Freeland EN lived in Jersey John Wettingfield BT lived in Long Island
mjjant@verizon.net
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JERNIGAN, James W. ( BT3 66-70 ) N.C.
James.W.Jernigan@uscg.mil
JOHNSON Ed ( ? ? ) ?
JOHNSTON Cliff ( DC2 65-68 ) CA
Updated Jun 01, 2006
Glad I found this site.
I have many fond memory's aboard the Rockaway, from the storm in
the north Atlantic which caused considerable damage (late 1965),
to the cadet cruise in the great lakes, Gitmo, and the three oceanographic
cruises we made. I was transferred to Captain of the Port, N.Y in the late
spring of 1968 and discharged in July. I spent the next 3 years
as a sheet metal apprentice, until I got the urge to go back in the Coast Guard,
in the spring of 1971. I was stationed on the USCGC Magnolia, it was decommissioned
3 months later. I was transfered to Group Monterrey, made first class a month latter,
and stayed there until I was discharged in 1974. My wife and I moved to Rohnert Park,
Ca. at that time and finished my apprenticeship. I retired from the sheet metal
trade in March 2002. I would love to here from anyone who served with me aboard the Rockaway.
cajhiker@sbcglobal.net
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