OSC Rodney Lee Wolfe, USN

Remembering OSC Rodney Lee Wolfe (USN, USS Trenton), who lost his life on active duty, 17 January 1977, in Barcelona, when the liberty boat (LCM-6) he was on struck a freighter and capsized.  He was 33 years old.

OSC Wolfe was born on August 5, 1943, in Artesia, California, to Raymond E. and Lucy (Burnett) Wolfe. He was 17 when he enlisted in the Navy on June 19, 1961. Wolfe was survived by his wife, Adelaida, and two daughters, Sheree Lynn and Danette Marie.  He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery (Section 60, Site 1120).

 

RM2 James O’Neil Wines

Remembering RM2 James O’Neil Wines (USN, USS Trenton), who lost his life on active duty, 17 January 1977, in Barcelona, when the liberty boat (LCM-6) he was on struck a freighter and capsized.

RM2 Wines was born on August 25, 1948, in South Carolina. He enlisted in the Navy on June 22, 1968. Wines was survived by his wife Janice.  He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Garden, Spartanburg (Spartanburg County), South Carolina.

ESTN Dennis Allen Williamson, USN

In remembrance of ETSN Dennis Allen Williamson (USN, USS Trenton), who lost his life on active duty, 17 January 1977, in Barcelona, when the liberty boat (LCM-6) he was on struck a freighter and capsized.

ETSN Williamson was born on January 15, 1955, in Amery Polk, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the Navy on August 12, 1974. He died two days after his 22nd birthday. ETSN Williamson was laid to rest in Bunyan Union Cemetery, Bunyan, Polk County, Wisconsin.

CPL Ignatius Dominic Thomas, USMC

Remembering CPL Ignatius Dominic Thomas (USMC, H&S CO BLT 1/6, USS Trenton), who lost his life on active duty, 17 January 1977, in Barcelona, when the liberty boat (LCM-6) he was on struck a freighter and capsized.

CPL Thomas was born on February 1, 1955, in St. David’s, Grenada. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on August 25, 1975. He died two weeks before his 22nd birthday, and was laid to rest in Long Island National Cemetery, Suffolk County, Farmingdale, New York.

PFC Redford Swain, USMC

In honor of PFC Redford Swain (USMC, LSU-34, USS Trenton), who lost his life on active duty, 17 January 1977, in Barcelona, when the liberty boat (LCM-6) he was on struck a freighter and capsized.

PFC Swain was born on January 14, 1953, in Newville, Alabama. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on September 25, 1974. PFC Swain died three days after his 24th birthday.

PFC Clarence R. Staten, USMC

Remembering PFC Clarence R. Staten (USMC, CO A BLT 1/6, USS Guam), who lost his life on active duty, 17 January 1977, in Barcelona, when the liberty boat (LCM-6) he was on struck a freighter and capsized.

PFC Staten was born in 1959, and lived in Norfolk, Virginia. He died at age 17. PFC Staten was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk City, Virginia.

PFC Alfonso Stallworth, USMC

In memory of PFC Alfonso Stallworth (USMC, LSU-34, USS Trenton), who lost his life on active duty, 17 January 1977, in Barcelona, when the liberty boat (LCM-6) he was on struck a freighter and capsized.

PFC Stallworth was born on May 18, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on January 26, 1976, one year before the tragedy at Barcelona. He was 18 when he died.

SN Lloyd Lee Spitler, USN

In honor of SN Lloyd Lee Spitler (USN, USS Trenton), who lost his life on active duty, 17 January 1977, in Barcelona, when the liberty boat (LCM-6) he was on struck a freighter and capsized.

SN Spitler was born on May 16 1942, in Morgan County, West Virginia. He enlisted in the Army in 1962 and served in Vietnam. He enlisted in the Navy on March 4, 1976. SN Spitler married Linda Lou Britton in 1966 at Logansport, Indiana. He later married Vivian Lea Hayes. He died at age 34, and was laid to rest in Woodrow Church Cemetery, Paw Paw, Morgan County, West Virginia.

 

SHSA Michael Anthony Sims, USN

In memory of SHSA Michael Anthony Sims (USN, USS Guam), who lost his life on active duty, 17 January 1977, in Barcelona, when the liberty boat (LCM-6) he was on struck a freighter and capsized.

SHSA Sims was born on October 31, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio. He enlisted in the Navy on May 3, 1976. He was 19 when he died. SHSA Sims was laid to rest in Greencastle Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

BTFN Charles Edward Simon, USN

In remembrance of BTFN Charles Edward Simon (USN, USS Guam), who lost his life on active duty, 17 January 1977, in Barcelona, when the liberty boat (LCM-6) he was on struck a freighter and capsized.

BTFN Simon was born on September 1, 1958, in Springdale, Arkansas. He later lived in Gunter, Texas. He enlisted in the Navy on September 19, 1975. He died at age 18. He was laid to rest in the Van Alstyne Cemetery, Grayson County, Texas.