Navy Boot Camp Book 1977 Company 261 The Keel

Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 261 for 1977, United States Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Company Commander: EMC L. L. Green USN. Training commenced 5 September 1977 and concluded on 21 October 1977. 74 Men Graduated.

Company 77-261 Organization and Schedule

• Organization: 17th Division
• Commenced Training: 5 September 1977
• Completed Training: 21 October 1977

Company 77-261 Leadership

• Division Commander: LTJG W. D. Mayo USN
• Division LCPO: QMC J. W. Nicholoff USN
• Company Commander: EMC L. L. Green USN
• Division MAA: MM1 P. Guidry USN

Company 77-261 Recruit Roster

1. Alexander, Jonathan
   Pittsburgh, Pa.
2. Boaz, John
   Limestone, Me.
3. Borgen, Martin
   West Des Moines, la.
4. Bosse, Miguel
   Bristol, Ct.
5. Bossinger, John
   Butler, Pa.
6. Brown, Lindsay
   Kenmore, NY
7. Brungardt, Wayne
   Garden City, Ks.
8. Chastang, Timothy
   Cincinnati, Ohio
9. Clemons, Anthony
   Meriden, Ct.
10. Demario, Benjamin
    Waldwick, NJ
11. Denton, Nickles
    Columbus, Ohio
12. Dinicola, Robert
    Erie, Pa.
13. Duncan, Jerry
    Canton, Tx.
14. Duvall, Dana
    Ostrander, Oh.
15. Ebeling, David
    Little River, Ks.
16. Ervin, Steve
    McDowell, Va.
17. Flemister, Vincent
    Dayton, Ohio
18. Fondren, Floyd
    Lonoke, Ark.
19. Fox, Fred
    Yonkers, NY
20. Gabriel, David
    Niles, IL
21. Garnett, Dan
    Eau Claire, Wi.
22. Griffin, Simmie
    Trenton, NJ
23. Guerriero, Anthony
    W. Roxbury, Ma.
24. Guevara, John
    Chicago, IL
25. Hamilton, Anthony
    Wilson, NC
26. Hanson, Dana
    Cleveland, Ohio
27. Harris, Melvin
    Cincinnati, Ohio
28. Harris, William
    Jackson, Ms.
29. Harvey, Ted
    Eden Prairie, Mn.
30. Hayden, Richard
    Boston, NY
31. Helton, Dennis
    Westport, In.
32. Hernandez, John
    Clovis, NM
33. Hicks, George
    Mansfield, Ohio
34. Humphrey, Timothy
    Memphis, Tn.
35. Johnson, Bruce
    Columbus, Ohio
36. Johnson, Walter
    Chicago, IL
37. Kirk, Gale
    Scott City, Ks.
38. Klinck, David
    Cheektowaga, NY
39. Klinck, Thomas
    Amherst, NY
40. Kreischer, Stephen
    Mt. Sinai, NY
41. Kromis, Michael
    Wilson, NC
42. Landers, Bobby
    Lewisville, Tx.
43. Lascola, Anthony
    Pawtucket, RI
44. Lechner, Michael
    Dafter, Mi.
45. Lee, Joseph
    Crystal, Mn.
46. Lewis, Arturo
    Philadelphia, Pa.
47. Lewis, Guy
    Greenville, SC
48. Markham, John
    Gary, In.
49. Martin, James
    Columbus, Ohio
50. McConnell, William
    Holdrege, Ne.
51. McKay, Jeffrey
    IndianapoHs, In.
52. Mediey, Gary
    Columbus, Ohio
53. Minch, William
    Addison, IL
54. Monast, Peter
    Wareham, Ma.
55. Willock, Todd
    Tremont, IL
56. Wilson, Woodrow
    Loring AFB, Me,
57. Montgomery, Willie
    Cleveland, Ohio
58. Mooney, James
    Eau Claire, Wi.
59. Moore, Richard
    Deposit, NY
60. Murphy, Joseph
    Hinsdale, IL
61. O'Brien, Gerard
    Brooklyn, NY
62. Price, Dwaine
    Council Bluffs, Ia.
63. Prosser, Uriah
    Pittsburgh, Pa.
64. Roth, Gregg
    Butler, Pa.
65. Russell, Herbert
    Woodstock, IL
66. Scully, Leo
    Yonkers, NY
67. Sgro, Frank
    N. Babylon, NY
68. Shuman, Joseph
    Bedford Heights, Oh.
69. Stepp, Richard
    Butler, Pa.
70. Tankersley, Mark
    Dayton, Ohio
71. Van Dyke, William
    Flat Rock, Al.
72. Wehmer, Robert
    Monroeville, Pa.
73. Wemmer, Gary
    La Farge, Wi.
74. White, Frederick
    Sumter, SC

Company History

compiled by

Robert Alan Wehmer
Company Clerk

• Joseph Paul Shuman RPOC
• Bruce Johnson Asst. RPOC
• Mark Alan Tankersley MAA
• David Gregory Gabriel EPO
• Robert Alan Wehmer Co. Clerk
• Dennis L. Helton Asst. Clerk
• Lindsay Christopher Brown Postal Clerk
• Dana Alan Hanson Athletic PO
• Timothy William Chastang DCPO
• Frederick Fox Laundry PO
• John A. Hernandez Guidon
• Dana Dale Duvall Honorman
• Dennis L. Helton Batt. Clerk

Stickmen

• William Montgomery
• Gary Wayne Medley
• Dana Alan Hanson
• John Joseph Bossinger
• Gregg Alan Roth
• David Gregory Gabriel

Squad Leaders

• 1st Squad Robert Vincent Dinicola
• 2nd Squad Joseph J. Lee
• 3rd Squad Floyd Randle Fondren
• 4th Squad Dana Dale Duvall
• 5th Squad Guy Deon Lewis
• 6th Squad John William Boaz

Platoon Leaders

• 1st Platoon John Garard Guevara
• 2nd Platoon James Matthew Martin

Religious Petty Officers

• Catholic Todd Lynn Willock
• Protestant Gregg Alan Roth

Flags Won by Company

• 2 Reg. "E" Flags
• 1 Color Company Flag
• 2 Reg. Star Flags
• 1 Brig. Star Flag
• 3 Batt. Star Flags
• 2 Reg. "S" Flags
• 1 Brig. "S" Flag
• 2 Batt. "S" Flags
• 1 Reg. Drill Flag
• 1 Brig. Drill Flag
• 3 Batt. Drill Flags

Company Commander Comments:

To Company 261, it has been a real pleasure being your company commander. You are the best company I ever led through training. Good luck and smooth sailing to all of you. Have fun in the fleet but do your job like a real sailor.

/s/ L. L. GREEN EMC
Company Commander

RECRUIT GRADUATION REVIEW

21 OCTOBER 1977

1400

RECRUIT REVIEW COMMANDER
ERIC J. VANSEN—Company 942

Special Units	RCPO	Comany	Drill Instructor
Drill Team	H. S. Marshall	943	IC1 Ronald R. Allen
Drum and Bugle Corps	N. A. Nau	943	TM1 J. T. Nordman
Bluejacket Choir	S. D. Williams	943	E. D. Sandager, DC
Honor Guard	W. L. Watkins	941	MMC(SS) P. P. Maes
State Flags	J. C. Ward	942	SM1 C. Dennison

GRADUATING RECRUIT COMPANIES

CO	COMPANY COMMANDER	COMPANY RCPO	COMPANY HONORMAN
257	EW1 S. Rossi	R. L. Pelly	A. Conway
258	EM1 C. H. Goodman	L. D. Bentley, Jr.	G. E. Johnston
259	GMGC L. D. Nanlot	M. J. Harris	L. H. Barnett
260	GMG1 P. D. Montague	L. D. Coates	B. P. Kelly
261	EMC L. L. Green	J. P. Shuman	D. D. Duvall
262	MMC L. G. Martin	R. E. Tully	A. Dorsey, Jr.
263	GMM1 D. L. Sevenbergen	R. W. Nydegger, II	J. R. Mulford
264	EN1 T. A. Decarlo	C. W. Bond	R. J. Symenski
265	BT1 F. G. Press	S. N. Miller	W. Hardgrove
266	HT1 J. C. Evans	L. Bell	J. P. Toy
267	GMGC G. C. Turner	R. D. Hawkins	M. H. Buksha
268	AMH1 G. Oversen	M. L. Cherry	K. J. Tufford

Sequence of Events

1. ARRIVAL HONORS TO REVIEWING OFFICER
   Commanding Officer, RTC
2. PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATING COMPANIES
   Recruit Review Commander
3. SOUND OFF
   Navy Band, Great Lakes
4. CHORAL PRESENTATION
   Bluejacket Choir
5. PRECISION DRILL DEMONSTRATION
   Drill Team
6. MUSICAL PRESENTATION
   Drum and Bugle Corps
7. INVOCATION
   LCDR D. T. DERAMUS, CHC, USNR
8. NAVY HYMN
   Bluejacket Choir
9. NATIONAL ANTHEM
   Navy Band, Great Lakes
10. AWARDS PRESENTATION
    CAPTAIN ADRIAN V. LORENTSON, USN (RET)
11. PASS IN REVIEW
    Graduating Companies

AWARD RECIPIENTS

• DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD
  EMC LARRY L. GREEN—Company 261
• NAVY LEAGUE AWARD
  JOSEPH P. SHUMAN—Company 261
  Bedford He1C1ts, Ohio
• MILITARY EXCELLENCE AWARD
  WILLIAM F. SPURLING—Company 266 101
  Lebanon, Kentucky

Navy Boot Camp Recruit Photos - Company 77-261

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Company 77-261 Company History