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Record 2 EMAIL =: bandrews[ at ]fourway.net NAME = Robert Andrews Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Indiana Time: 1998-02-26 09:12:27 Comments:
Very nice site. I was at the other end, in 1970. We worked out of DaNang, on YFU's, LCM 8's and if we had to, LCM6's. I spent a lot of time on the DMZ, hauling supplies and personel up river to Dong Ha. You had things floating at you in the water, the Cua Viet river was lined with CORN fields. Never saw a rice paddie the whole time I was there. You can get sick to your stomach watching corn stocks. Can't find too much about the north, and the river boats, but we weren't PBR's, just supply boats. My pictures were taken from me by the MP's at the gate of the Airfield at DaNang when I was leaving country. I also had a landyard with eight pins and one spoon. Those were from a rocket attack in Hue. I drop the concussion grenade, my craftmaster scooped it up and we had a hell of an air burst. Those M.P.'s must have some real tales to tell their kids, and have the pictures to prove it...
Glad to see that the Navy got dirty, instead of leaving it all up to the Marines to fight the war...
Bob Andrews YFU 82, DaNang 1970
Record 40 EMAIL =: ldewaard[ at ]sirus.com NAME = DeWaared, Ronald J. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Holland, MI Time: 1998-05-27 03:37:44 Comments:
Served in DaNang May '69 - Apr. "70 with Small Craft Repair - Camp Tien Shau. Would like to hear from others who were stationed there with me. We don't have a designation like some branches, so we're harder to find.
WHERE ARE YOU BROTHERS????
Ron
Record 87 EMAIL =: grogers[ at ]bayou.com NAME = george rogers Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: choudrant louisiana Time: 1998-09-09 02:37:18 Comments:
was in navy security at chulia 68 an 69
BM3
George Rogers
also at boat house in danang
Record 108 EMAIL =: AnthonyRT[ at ]aol.com NAME = Anthony R. Taylor Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Reston, VA Time: 1998-10-23 23:45:20 Comments:
I'm a Swift Boat sailor (PCF-16) who operated out of Danang and Chu Lai in '66-67. God bless the Brown Water Sailors.
Record 121 EMAIL =: JIMARA123[ at ]AOL.COM NAME = JAMES WIENER ETC RET Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: TOLEDO OH Time: 1998-11-17 18:54:58 Comments:
NAS DANANG 1970 -71 PBR MOBLE BASE ONE PHU BI JAN 70 -MAY70 USS CHIPOLA AO63 VIETMAN COAST 1972
Record 124 EMAIL =: jag 7560 [ at ]ccp,com NAME = DELBERT GOBEN Website: Referred by: Clicked on a 'Guestbooks by GuestWorld' Button From: ST. JOSEPH,MO Time: 1998-11-26 01:20:26 Comments:
HIGUYS, FIRST OFF "WELCOME HOME", I SERVED ABOARD THE USS CHARA E-31,FROM MAR.66 TO JUN.68 WHEN I APPLIED FOR IN COUNTRY. AFTER TRAING AT PENDLETON AND 2WKS LEAVE I WAS SENT TO THE LAN OF THE SANDPANS. WAS IN DANANG AT CAMP TENSHAW FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN SENT TO CAU-VIET ON THE DONG HA OR CAU-VIET RIVER, WHICH EVER YOU PREFER TO CALL IT. I WAS THE COXSIN ON LCM-38,"STING RAY 2" WAS MY CALL SIGN. I'M GLAD I WENT, BUT WISH I HADN'T OF, YOU ALL KNOW WHAT I MEAN. FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT DON'T KNOW WHERE CAU-VIET IS, IT IS OR USED TO BE, ABOUT 3 MILES SOUTH OF THE DMZ. I SURF THE NET QUITE A BIT ABOUT NAM,AND FIND A LOT OF PICTURES OF THE MARINES OR ARMY IN THE HILLS, A LOT ON THE DELTA, BUT NONE ON THE DMZ,WHY IS THIS? THE LCM I WAS ON WAS ALSO USED FOR MINE SWEEPS, BUT WE NEVER HAD THE SHELDING THAT YOU SEE THAT WAS USED IN THE DELTA, JUST THE BOAT AND ONE 50CAL. PLUS OUR REGULAR SIDE ARMS. THER WERE 2 OTHER MEN BESIDES MYSELF, A GUNNER WE CALLED RED AND AN ENGINEMAN WE CALLED SLIM. IF ANY ONE KNOWS OF THEM I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THEM OR ANY OF YOU " RIVER RATS". got to go for now hope to here from you all "THANKS"
Record 138 EMAIL =: mebell[ at ]us.ibm.com NAME = Mark Bell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Temple City, Ca. Time: 1998-12-28 00:24:22 Comments:
I found your site from the Swift Boat Home Page. I served on PCF-16 and 69 from August 1968 to August 1969.
Though I served in I Corp, I enjoyed your site. We lived on APL-5 while in Da Nang and then moved to a
barracks in approx. October of 1968. There was no air conditioning in the barracks.
My PCF-69 patrolled the Cua Dai river from March 1969 until our crew was broken up in approx. July, 1969.
At first, only the VNN junks from Coastal Group 14 patrolled the Cua Dai followed by the Swifts.
Eventually the Monitors arrived followed by the PBRs. The PBRs were probably the best boat for this
river because of their shallow draft. Our Swifts could easily match the fire power and speed of the PBR... but
not their shallow draft and turning ability. They were wonderful boats.... as were my Swifts.
Mark Bell PCF-69
Record 184 EMAIL =: BCVNRR6970 NAME = BILL Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: FLA NOW ORG FROM NJ Time: 1999-03-30 16:06:13 Comments:
WELCOME HOME BROTHERS I WAS IN COUNTRY FROM 6-69 TO 6-70 STATIONED OUT OF NSA DANANG LCU 1494 UP TO HUE ,DONG HA ETC ,TRANSFERRED TO YFU 4 NSA NHA BE OPERATION GIANT SLINGSHOT THEN TO LCM 814 NHA BE OP GIANT SLINGSHOT ( HA TIEN BEN LUC SONG UN DOC MOC HOA)IM LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO WAS THERE ESPECIALLY DURING SAME TIME FRAME THANKS AND WELCOME HOME ...BILL
Record 185 EMAIL =: sselect[ at ]atcjet.net NAME = Gary L Schievelbein Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Arapahoe Nebraska Time: 1999-03-31 12:40:40 Comments:
I am a U S Navy Vetran
Served in Viet Nam from July 68 to July 69
Stationed at Area work center #6 DaNang 1st Marine Division
Plugged into the internet 2 months ago and really enjoy
how easy it is to access so much info so fast.
would like to know how to do a people search of former buddy's I served with in country.
Utilitesman 2nd Class U S Navy Seabees
Gary L. Schievelbein
P O Box 571
Arapahoe, NE 68922
308-962-7410
Record 217 EMAIL =: user104445[ at ]aol.com NAME = Gary Winkler Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Arnold, Mo Time: 1999-06-04 05:19:15 Comments:
I served aboard the USS Cohoes(ANL-78) out of DaNang from Nov.'69 to Dec.'69 as an EN3. We did salvage work in I Corp. Would like to here from anyone who remembers the ship. Would like to hear from shipmates.
Record 241 EMAIL =: SACSTORE[ at ]aol.com NAME = Harold Smith Website: Referred by: AOL From: Salinas California Time: 1999-08-10 05:29:00 Comments:
Was part of the Navel Support Activity out of Danang in 1967-1968. Served on the LCU 1493. Mostly on the Qua Viet River, and the Perfume River at Hue. Was sitting on Bridge Ramp in Hue the day Tet started. We took the first rounds of the offensive.
Record 250+4 EMAIL =: algae1147[ at ]yahoo.com NAME = Alfred E Kennon Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Farmington Missouri Time: 1999-08-25 21:44:47 Comments:
Was on board the USS JOHN R CRAIG DD 885 in1969 then went to camp tin shal da dang then went to cat lo as advisor to vietnam navy then don tham then to USS ASKARI ARL 30 last duty station in cam mau
Record 294 EMAIL =: rolyatad[ at ]eudoramail.com">Doug Taylor Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Seattle, WA Time: 1999-11-18 18:17:37 Comments:
USN 1968 to 1971. Defense Language Institute (Monterey) after Boot Camp (San Diego). 1969 to 1970 Danang - NSA Security and Intel. interperter, Camp Carter - near MAG-16 at China Beach. Also Saigon - AIRCOFAT Whitehat Airlines, Tan Son Nhut, ground crew. Then VA-115, A-6's out of Oak Harbor, WA, and a Westpac cruise on the USS Midway.(First cruise after big overhaul at Hunters Point, CA.
Record 394 Interesting site. I used to watch the swift boats going to and from patrol near Danang from my perch on monkey mtn where the USAF Control and Reporting Center was deployed
Lou Walter <louie936[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= 620TCS(PACAF), - YRS= 1967 - BASE/location= Monkey Mountain FROM= Memphis, Tn - Thursday, April 20, 2000 at 19:46:48 (PDT)
Record 423 Always wondered what became of the base we call PBR Mobile Base One? I heard a rumor that the RVN Navy sunk it before the fall of South Vietnam. Can anyone confine this? We were located just east of the LST ramp at Tan-My in Thuyie Tin Province in "I Corp" area about 70 miles north of DaNang. I suppose the 20 mk one PBRs that were assigned to the base met a simmilar fate. What a waste! We spent thousands of man hours keeping those boats in top notch shape. All the beat to you and your web sight...
Lance S. Kounitz <lance[ at ]tam-art.com>
UNIT/SHIP= PBR MB-!, - YRS= 69-70 - BASE/location= Tan-My (I Corp.) FROM= Trenton, NJ - Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 08:59:44 (PDT) Record 430 Served USSYR71, NSA Danang, fall 1967 - fall 1968. Also, USSHampshire County, LST 819, Spring 1969, fall 1970
Willie G Brown <wgb[ at ]dswa.com>
UNIT/SHIP= LST819, - YRS= 2 - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 12:54:32 (PDT) Record 432 Wonderful site, the image of the mike boat crew allowed me to prove we once wore cutoff dungarees, go-aheads (of flip-flops), and ball caps. My photographs were supported by that one.
Arrived August 1966, went aboard YFU-54 then to YFU-1498. We ferried cargo to Chu Lai, Hue, and Dong Ha.
Later went to Port Services, and ran a chart office in the White Elephant in Danang.
Dan Odenweller
Stockton, CA
Dan Bowman Odenweller <DanOdenweller[ at ]compuserve.com>
UNIT/SHIP= YFU's 54 - 1498, - YRS= 66/67 - BASE/location= Danang FROM= Downey, CA - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 19:58:27 (PDT) Record 443 I was boat Captain on PBR 91 and 131, serving first in Cua Viet, then Danang and Hoi Anh. Cua Viet is 2 or 3 Klicks from the DMZ. I am trying to find BM1 Herschel Fowler, another 543 sailor, as well as any other guys who were in 543.
This is a wonderful websight. My chiefs hat is off to all who put this together. BZ!!!
Mike (Trojanowski) Wiley <mwiley[ at ]co.shasta.ca.us>
UNIT/SHIP= RivDiv543-PBR 91&131, - YRS= 1 - BASE/location= Cua Viet- Da Nang_Hoi ANh FROM= Redding , CA REFFERED By= Bruce Meier - Monday, July 31, 2000 at 16:47:42 (PDT) Record 450 One great site!!!
Ray Star <RayStars69[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= 101st. Intelligence, - YRS= 68-69 - BASE/location= Hue FROM= Manville, NJ - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 06:15:45 (PDT)
Record 455 RM3 on YFU-71 Navy resupply boat from Jan 1969 to 1970. We carried ammo, vehicles, construction equipment and sometimes...BEER up and down the South China Sea from DaNang up to Dong Ha, Hue and South to Chu Lai. Those Rough Terrain (RT) forklift drivers rolled on and off our bow ramp loading and unloading day and night.
Carman Gentile <cgpiano[ at ]webtv.net>
UNIT/SHIP= YFU-71, - YRS= '69 - '70 - BASE/location= Naval Support Activity, DaNang FROM= Originally Michigan, now is Eureka, CA, CA REFFERED By= surf - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 23:30:33 (PDT)
Record 460 Really great site. Memories, memories. I was OinC on Swift boats and have been trying to locate old enlisted crew members; Rd3 Larry Jones (Pennsylvania?), Gmg3 Short, EN1 Elwart, Qm1 Mike Meeske (an Aussie as I remember) and Bm3 Kope (Oklahoma?). I would really like to hear from anybody I knew over there. MIKE GAN 281-342-5190
Mike Gann <gann3850[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= COSDIV 12 & 11, - YRS= 69-70 - BASE/location= Danang & An thoi FROM= Richmond, Tx - Friday, September 01, 2000 at 10:05:53 (PDT)
Record 463 Great page! Was with Navy Lark Unit in Dongha about 5 klicks
south of DMZ.68-69. WELCOME HOME EVERYONE!!!! SNAKE
Phil Rasnake <snake_41_99[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNIT/SHIP= AO-41 U.S.S. MATTAPONI, - YRS= 65-69 - BASE/location= San Fran. FROM= logan, w.va. REFFERED By= Surfing - Saturday, September 09, 2000 at 08:41:36 (PDT)
Record 477 Looking for anyone or web page etc. with info on YFU s or LCU s. Landing craft
Bruce Pereira <turtle[ at ]cybertours.com>
UNIT/SHIP= YFU-70, Lighterage, - YRS= 67-68 - BASE/location= Danang, Vietnam FROM= Wells, Me - Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 10:03:08 (PDT)
Record 491 Great site, brings lots of memories. would like to find lost friends and fill in blanks in my memory. Served on YFU59 67-68-and 69 based in Danang went up coast to Dong Ha and points in between.
Richard Kenney <knell9[ at ]prodigy.net>
UNIT/SHIP= YFU59, - YRS= 67-69 - BASE/location= Danang Ca REFFERED By= My Son - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 22:25:49 (PDT)
Record 496 I was on the skeelak (sp) for a month when I first got
to Danang as a RMSN in Sept '68. I was glad to get off
that dude and go to the White Elephant. I was there and at the Triangle in teletype repair until getting transferred
to Sa Huynh in March '69. Got hit by RPG while riding in
Army convoy 12 May 69.
I joined the navy trying to avoid Vietnam.
After all these years, these bullentin boards seen so surreal.
Anybody out there that was at Sa Huynh, Literage, White Elephant?
Philip Watson
Philip Watson <bravo10[ at ]airmail.net>
UNIT/SHIP= YFU - 74, - YRS= .25 - BASE/location= Danang/Literage FROM= 9/1/68 - 10/1/68, tx - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 08:38:31 (PDT)
Record 498 I'm an RM who served in Danang at the Triangle and White Elephant from 9/67 - 3/68. Then, went to Cua Viet from 3/68 - 9/68. I'm in contact with a bunch of guys who worked in communications at Danang, Sa Huynh and Dong Ha. If you served in Danang or any of the detachments during 67 and 68 drop me a line. It would be great to hear from you.
CUL
Frank
Frank Cassidy <Intqrk5[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= NSAD, - YRS= 67-68 - BASE/location= Danang/Cua Viet FROM= Wakefield, MA - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 20:00:06 (PDT)
Record 515 Hell of a nice site.
Jerry Maxham <oscarwilde[ at ]webtv.net>
UNIT/SHIP= 269th Ord Det (EOD), - YRS= 69-71 - BASE/location= downtown DaNang, 45 Quang Trung St. Fl REFFERED By= search - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 11:35:52 (PST)
Record 519 looking for anyone aboard 3 boats i was assigned to. i have found one from the yfu4.i do have some pictures from all 3 of the boats [ 1,3,& 4 corps.]june 69-june 70.. also anyone who was onboard yfu7.. she was swamped and beached in a bad storm at an thoi islandin early 70.still looking for dave schultz [nj?] lcu1494, mike chronoviat [ yfu4] calif ? , poncho lcm814 [san diego?] satch lcm814 , dave lcm814....welcome home brothers.. bill hermann
bill hermann <bcvnrr6970[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= lcu1494, yfu4, lcm814, - YRS= 69-70 - BASE/location= nsa danang&nha be FROM= florida, - Friday, December 01, 2000 at 09:58:09 (PST)
Record 525 NICE WEB SITE GLAD THAT I found it.miss the SHIPMATES THAT
I served with have lost contact with most of them. would like to hear from them
DONALD W. WHITLER USN RET. <dwhitlerlucasco.net>
UNIT/SHIP= swiftboats, - YRS= 66-67 - BASE/location= DANANAG/CHU-LAI FROM= DES MOINES, IA - Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 16:53:28 (PST)
Record 527 Nice to see the "Bad Ass" River Rats got their just due. The site is great. Charlie knew that we owned the rivers - day or night. The night ambushes sucked but I miss them now. Ben Luc was a vacation resort compared to "Life on barges". You have to give credit to those mechanics who kept those boats running. Thanks for all the memories even though most of them were bad. I've forgotten most of them. Joined the Army National Guard as a medic - I'm now a Command Sergeant Major. I'll never forget "The Nam".
CHARLES "DOC" THOMAS <TOPTHOMAS3219[ at ]AOL.COM>
UNIT/SHIP= ATSB MOC HOA, - YRS= 1970 FROM= OLD BRIDGE , NJ - Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 15:52:49 (PST)
Record 541 Served on the Pitkin County from 7-67 to 9-68 and the USS Tutuila ARG-4 from 6-69 to 6-70. Went everywhere on the Pitkin from Cua Viet down to Vung Tau and up the rivers. Stationed on the Tutuila at An Thoi and Vung Tau. Was a shipfitter on both ships. Would like to hear from and share the brown water experience with other LST sailors or mates from the Toot.
Great Web Site! Keep up the great job and as Bob Hope would say, "thanks for the memories"!
Steve Holden <smholden[ at ]plix.com>
UNIT/SHIP= Pitkin County LST1082, - YRS= 67-68 - BASE/location= Guam, M.I. FROM= Colville, Wa - Sunday, December 24, 2000 at 21:01:32 (PST)
Record 543 Hey there! Did my Navy time in Okinawa '63-'67. Worked for AB&T on Tugs Michael and Cayuse in Danang and Vung Tau off/on 1968-1972. Had many USN buddies in both locations. Looing at the river maps is a trip back in time (although I think of that life quite often). I just wanted to say hello to all of you guys and just remember that you were a part of history and that those days are never to be repeated in your lifetime. For better or worse, one hell of a time! Good luck to all.
Roger Manley <bsmff[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNIT/SHIP= Ab&T Tug Michael-Cayuse, - YRS= '68-'72 - BASE/location= Vung Tau-Danang FROM= Los Angeles, Ca REFFERED By= Surfed on while researching AB&T - Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 19:05:05 (PST)
Record 547
I was on the lst 525 uss calorine county from 1965-1967
in county most of the time home port Gusm up and from
DA Nang Chu lia Cav vat''' Then went to BOAT SUPPORT UNIT ONE then went to VIN LONG working support with the SEAL team
there was on the insuren boats on the rivers shipfitter/
engenman// port gunner Hope that well do for now SKI SFM2
Frank Wojciechowski <wojo12922[ at ]cs.com>
UNIT/SHIP= Bost support unit one, - YRS= 1968 - BASE/location= Vinl Long FROM= Billingham, WA - Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 09:36:54 (PST)
Record 572 Served on board LCU1499 ( I really did--I was the cook) from Aug 68 to 69. Now that I think back it was good duty in comparison to the guys in the bush. We would pick up supplies in Danang and bring them up or down the coast, then up river to deliver our load and back again. We had fresh food, a place to sleep and a shower and head. What more could a person ask for. While I was there I took many photos and movies too. Many thanks to Kent for a great site. If any one wants some photos of the boats and rivers, I'll be glad to scan some to you
Joe Criscione <jconfuse[ at ]warwick.net>
UNIT/SHIP= LCU1499, - YRS= Aug68-69 - BASE/location= NSA Danang FROM= Port Jervis, N.Y. - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 19:58:01 (PST)
Record 577 Hi,
Great site. I served aboard the USS Chemung AO-30 '66 - '68. One WESTPAC Tour. July '68 to July '69 NAVSUPACT Danang. After Nam USS Passumpsic untill Jan. '70. On the Passumpsic I became friends with a river boat sailor who also just returned from Nam. He was on the delta. His Name is Allen Pritts from western Penna. Wouldn't mind talking to him again. Well thanks.
Al Evans <chemung_ao30[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNIT/SHIP= YFR888 NAVSUPACT Danang, - YRS= 1968 - 1969 - BASE/location= Danang FROM= Carbondale, Pa REFFERED By= Search - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 06:15:30 (PST)
Record 578 Is there anybody out there who served aboard the Stone County (LST 1141) during '66 and '68? If there is, I'm looking for the whereabouts of LCDR Roy Story, our Skipper. This is a great sight, I found it by accident.
Charlie Fox <cppfox[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNIT/SHIP= USS Stone County ( LST 1141), - YRS= 66-68 - BASE/location= Da Nang ,Market Time FROM= San Clemente, CA - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 13:04:38 (PST)
Record 579
Big Al
UNIT/SHIP= YFR888, - YRS= 68-69 - BASE/location= Da Nang - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 13:28:10 (PST)
Record 582 STILL LOOKING FOR OLD ''BOAT MATES'' I WAS ON BOARD LCU1494 FOR 3 MONTHS UP IN 1 CORPS BEFORE GETTING TRANSFERRED DOWN TO NHA BE ON BOARD YFU4 THEN ONTO LCM814. LOOKING FOR PONCHO SATCH OR DAVE LCM814 [ OPERATION GIANT SLINGSHOT ]OPERATING INTO TRA CU, BEN LUC, OR MIKE CHRONOVIAT YFU 4[ THINK HE WAS CALIFORNIA ] OPERATING INTO SONG UN DOC, HA TIEN AN THOI. THANKS ...WELCOME HOME BROTHERS...BILL
BILL HERMANN <BCVNRR6970[ at ]AOL.COM>
UNIT/SHIP= LCU1494-YFU4-LCM814, - YRS= 69-70 - BASE/location= NSA DANANG , NHA BE FROM= PORT ORANGE , FL REFFERED By= JUST SURFED IN - Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 06:58:31 (PST)
Record 599 I have been searching web sites hoping to locate Vets
that were there and may have known or remember
HMC"DOC"Lewis Long. I was referred here by someone who
is familar with this site.
My Dad was in Siagon in '63-'64 and was at Camp Pendelton,
prior to being sent to DaNang. He left in Aug.of '65
aboard the USS Lanawee out of Long Beach with the 1stBN,
1stMarines 3rdMarine Div. There may be a chance that he was
also in QuangNam.If any of you remember him Please e-mail me.
Welcome home, and thank you.
Terry
Terry <tfleming[ at ]nctimes.net>
- YRS= 65-66 - BASE/location= Da Nang/QuangNam Ca - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 20:34:54 (PST)
Guest Record 628 I was on the boats Jan 69 until spring, when I was sent back to the states via med-evac.
NAME = Dave DeMaw <EMAIL = rdemaw[ at ]ziplink.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCU 1498, YFU 73 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang YEARs in VIETNAM = less than 1 FROM WHERE = Tolland, CT
- Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 09:17:53 (PDT)
Guest Record 630 Was in Vietnam from 1966-1967...Served on the LCU 1559. I have pictures and alot of good and bad memories of 1 year in hell.....
NAME = Dennis Mazza <EMAIL = wvmountaineer46[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCU1559 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cam Rahn, PhanThiet, Da Nang, etc YEARs in VIETNAM = 66'-67' FROM WHERE = Clarksburg, wv
- Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 08:10:05 (PDT)
Guest Record 632 I STARTED OUT ON YFU-62 TILL SHE WAS MINED A WHILE AFTER TET-68. I THEN MOVED OVER TO THE 6-BOATS AT CAU-VIET. WHEN I GOT SHORT I WENT TO DANANG WAS THERE A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THEN I MADE ONE LAST TRIP UP TO TAM-MI, ON THE PURFUME RIVER BELOW HUE. I TOOK THEM A REPACEMENT BOAT. THAT I LOST STARBOARD ENGINE SURFING INTO THE RIVER MOUTH.THE NEXT DAY I BROUGHT OUT THE JUNKER. I CAUGHT A TOW BACK TO DANANG. WHERE I WAS ON THE LIST TO ROTATE BACK TO THE WORLD
NAME = WRIGHT, JOHN C. <EMAIL = jayc[ at ]socket.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = spec. unit II,3rd marines BASEs or LOCATIONS= cau-viet, danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68 FROM WHERE = MACON , MO.
- Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 20:51:42 (PDT)
Guest Record 636 Just saw the entry on boat that might be in Subic and thought of Morley Saffer's book on returning to Nam. He saw a huge junkyard at Danang that was full of U.S. jeeps, tanks, etc., all being sent to Japan for scrap. So that Toyota you're driving could be a reincarnated half-track.
NAME = ron cook <EMAIL = ron[ at ]desnews.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = rach soi and danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1 FROM WHERE = salt lake, - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 13:59:12 (PDT)
Guest Record 640 served on PBR 88 as engineman and rear gunner. robert owensby was the gunnersmate. partied with jim rice,robert campbel and jimmy wiels. remember alot of faces but few real names. would like to hear from any of the old crews. still boatin the rivers. colorado river lake powell. just a rat at heart.
NAME = glenn johnson <EMAIL = provo.gjohnson[ at ]email.state.ut.us> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = rivdiv543 baot 88 comSTABron 20 BASEs or LOCATIONS= cua viet-da nang- hoi anh grand canal YEARs in VIETNAM = 10-69 10-70 FROM WHERE = lehi, ut
- Friday, April 20, 2001 at 15:26:10 (PDT)
Guest Record 641 Thanks, Bubba. I can finally look at where all the stuff happened without going blitzo, if you know what I mean. I visited the Vietnam Memorial Wall in DC last Summer for the first time. It helped to get rid of some hostilities I have carried for many years. I am currently involved in a web-page site for POWs/MIAs and it is very time consuming gathering information but well worth the effort. We cannot allow ourselves to forget those who have not yet come home. Thanks again for the refresher course.
Guest Record 632 I STARTED OUT ON YFU-62 TILL SHE WAS MINED A WHILE AFTER TET-68. I THEN MOVED OVER TO THE 6-BOATS AT CAU-VIET. WHEN I GOT SHORT I WENT TO DANANG WAS THERE A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THEN I MADE ONE LAST TRIP UP TO TAM-MI, ON THE PURFUME RIVER BELOW HUE. I TOOK THEM A REPACEMENT BOAT. THAT I LOST STARBOARD ENGINE SURFING INTO THE RIVER MOUTH.THE NEXT DAY I BROUGHT OUT THE JUNKER. I CAUGHT A TOW BACK TO DANANG. WHERE I WAS ON THE LIST TO ROTATE BACK TO THE WORLD
NAME = WRIGHT, JOHN C. <EMAIL = jayc[ at ]socket.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = spec. unit II,3rd marines BASEs or LOCATIONS= cau-viet, danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68 FROM WHERE = MACON , MO.
- Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 20:51:42 (PDT)
Guest Record 668 the 329th supported the marines in eye corp, and was based in danang harbor near camp tien sha. we later moved down the coast to vung tau and supported the army at dong tam and throughout the delta. always envied you PBR guy's. great job on the site!
NAME = David Faulkner <EMAIL = dafturbo[ at ]excite.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 329th Trans. Co. (Hvy Bt) LCU 1575 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang, Vung Tau, Can Tho YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968 FROM WHERE = San Diego, CA REFFERED By = Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club
- Monday, May 14, 2001 at 15:24:54 (PDT)
Guest Record 673 Located this web site while surfin the web one day! COOL!
All you guys that were on boats that operated out of the
boat ramp at literage had to see me on time or another,
I"am the guy who hustled your mail from the main base to
the little PO hooch on the causeway at the boatramp.
NAME = karl robson bm2 <EMAIL = robsonletelnor.net> BASEs or LOCATIONS= nsa danang literage YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969 FROM WHERE = San Diego, ca
- Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 17:42:12 (PDT)
Guest Record 680 First of all thanks for doing all this work and setting this up for everyone. I have blocked out most of Vietnam. I was stationed in Danang for 3 months at the Naval Support Communications Center. I was then transferred to PBR Mobile Base One. Took me several days to find it. I bummed rides and whatever. Stayed at a SeaBees camp one night on the way there. Don't have a clue where that was. I was a Radioman 3rd class. PBR Mobile Base One was called "Curveball" and we were located in a cove. I remember one Sunday we had about 67
helicopters land on beach, sanddunes, and on our helo pad that held one to join us in our great meal. They mostly be 101st airborne and knew where to get a great meal. There was a fire on beach where some Army guys got burned up and our guys put out fire and got bodies out but too late. Believe this happened October 1970. We turned over everything to the South Vietamese and our barges, PBR's, and Mike 8 Boat were towed seaside. We went down the coast and our destination was Danang Harbour. This was about a month before I came home in April 1971. Like any information available from all Vietnam Vets - Army, Navy, Marines, etc. that were there during 1970-1971. I be from Charleston, WV and thankful for any help.
NAME = Ira Lee Dadisman, III <EMAIL = fisherman959[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PBR Mobile Base One BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tan My YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970-71 FROM WHERE = Charleston, WV REFFERED By = myself just surfing
- Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 19:53:28 (PDT)
Guest Record 686 Did a 1 year tour in Naval Security in Danang, but had to give PBR's a try. I heard it was pretty exciting duty, and it damn sure was! I was with Riv.Sec 543 March to Sept. in Nha Be, was with 535 in Can Tho Sept. to March '68. Scott Delph (PBR 750) was my boat captain. Marc Cline and Tom Craghead were my best buds. It took 33 years, but I finally got the full story on PBR 750 thanks to this wonderful site. God Bless everyone who served.
NAME = Dan Kleinhesselink <EMAIL = dandeb[ at ]oregontrail.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA, Danang, River Sections 543 and 535 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang, Nha Be, Can Tho YEARs in VIETNAM = ' 66--' 68 FROM WHERE = Milton- Freewater, OR REFFERED By = Surfed in
- Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 21:24:25 (PDT)
Guest Record 689 I was in Cua Viet on the boats 69-70.
If your looking for pictures on Opeation Clearwater and or CuaViet or RivDiv 543 start at www.tf116.org and you'll find pictures in their photo gallery (at the bottom) and one is the ramp at CuaViet - though they failed to say that it was taken after the typhoon trashed us but good.)
I just started looking for stuff on my tour after my 1st run to the wall for Rolling Thunder last year - my 30th since a made back to the world -in one piece (had two boats blown out from under).
Later - and Welcome Home Brothers!
andy beall - coxswain - 69-70 ATSB Cua Viet, RV - a.k.a. ("NewYork")
NAME = andy beall (bell) <EMAIL = jabone[ at ]netzero.net> BASEs or LOCATIONS= CuaViet - DongHa YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70 FROM WHERE = NewYork, NY
- Saturday, June 09, 2001 at 12:19:36 (PDT)
Guest Record 690 Just thought I would try to reach out to a few Navy guys from back there. I really had it made my first tour, clubs and messes, working on slot machines in Danang, traveling all over I corps. I tore up my knee one night durring a mortor attack on the base. I ended up in 106th army hospital, yokohama japan. I felt bad about bieng there with all the others on the limb ward. anyway, I voluntered for a second tour when I recovered. yrbm-17 dong-tam was my next duty station. worked on river boats, water pumps, ramp gaskets for mike boats. Was the original eager-beaver firefighter on the navy base. Helped set up thousands of cambidoian refugees in dong tam at the old 9th div army base. If David Casman, Kieth tyler, Nick Nagel, frenchy,bear,or anybody else want to talk. E-mail me. I have some old photos of yrbm-17 crew
NAME = Tim Wendel <EMAIL = firedog1225[ at ]hotmail.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Danang (69) yrbm-17 (70) BASEs or LOCATIONS= Camp tin sha -DaNang, NSA-dong tam YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70 FROM WHERE = Houston , TX
- Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 12:13:27 (PDT)
Guest Record 691 was one of a handful of Seabees who supported a PBR group at ATSB Tra-Cu on Operation Giant Slingshot. Tra Cu was a small plot of land 2inches above sealeval appox: 5 miles from the cambodian boarder. was there on TAD for 3 months, wound up staying 6 befor returning with my unit in Da Nang. the reason I extended there was simple...I worked and fought alongside the best dam men in the Navy. "all gave some and some gave all" May God bless all who served.
NAME = Richard A. Jones <EMAIL = moosegone[ at ]yahoo.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Seabee's BASEs or LOCATIONS= Operation Giant Slingshot. Van Co Ta river ATSB Tra Cu YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70 FROM WHERE = Easton, Pa.
- Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 18:49:40 (PDT)
Guest Record 696 time sure passes fast,doesn't seem like its been over 30 years.have alot of pictures of danang area and and different boats also of the perfume and cua viet rivers and hue and dong ha.would like to hear from other guys from Icorp.
NAME = john roberts <EMAIL = seabat_73703[ at ]yahoo.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = yfu24 BASEs or LOCATIONS= danang.hue,dong ha YEARs in VIETNAM = 3-68 to3-69 FROM WHERE = enid, ok
- Monday, June 18, 2001 at 21:32:15 (PDT)
Guest Record 710 Hello fellow Gator Navy types and coast line sailors. I was on 3 LSTs and the USS WHITE
RIVER from 1964 to 1968, seeing action in Vietnam on each one. My memory is that we
were just doing the jobs assigned to us and didn't think anything about being heroes or
doing anything special. -- Looking back, we were actually heroes.
We did our duties, didn't think about doing anything else and deserve the kudos of the
AMERICAN PUBLIC. I know that the WHITE RIVER
received the SecNavUnitCommendation (2nd highest award in the Navy) an no telling what
else and I suppose each ship I was on received something.
I know that the USS WEXFORD COUNTY (LST 1168) was hit in Sept. 65 but fortunately the
shell didn't explode. We laughed it off at the time but looking back, I realize that the entire
crew is lucky to be alive. The TOM GREEN COUNTY and the WASHOE COUNTY were also
work horses and exceptionaly active and heroic, **Its really hard to believe that I could have
seen so much action in 4 years. Even rode helicopters off the White River going to get
the mail. Had to fly over hundreds of miles of jungles and even drop down in them to
let troops off going to and coming back from Chu Lai. A great experience but wouldn't
want to do it again. Me and my mail bag saw lot of action each time we pulled into port. Rode on swift boats,
tanks, jeeps, tanks that went into the ocean, everything. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM anybody onboard those ships (White River from around Mar 67 to July 68) (Wexord County around Dec. 64 to Mar
65) (Tom Green County arund Mar 66 to July 66) ( Washoe County around July 66 to Mar
67) The dates and people are obviously fuzzy at this point, especialy as I drank Vietnamese
beer twice during those years and got completely wiped out. -- - - I spent several weeks
at Monkey Mountain in Danang getting transferred from one ship ot another, was on shore
patrol with a billy club and had to escort the drunk bus around the area while it was being
attacked (I've never seen anything so incredibly dumb), and spent the last day there waiting
for a swift boat to go down the entire coast of Vietnam to get to my new ship on operation
I waited at the Vietnamese naval base, drinking Vietnamese beer, don't remember much about
the ride down the coast except that we ran aground in enemy territory, etc. --- Anyway, it was
a four year blast and I even found time to bring home a Philipphino wife. Salutes to all!!
REMEMBER, we did the right thing. The USA let us down by fighting a limited war and
not going after the enemy in North Vietnam. Thats why we won WW11 and WW1, we went after
the enemy on their home ground (eventually). In addition, the protestors were protesting about the
wrong thing ..... They should have been saying, Get in there, fight, get it over with and come home,
not get out at any cost. REMEMBER, we can never fight another limited action. ITS WIN
OR ELSE. DON'T FIGHT A HOLDING WAR!!!!! I believe that we did learn that lesson.
WHAT EVER YOU DO..... Promote this slogan. No more limited wars. Go after the ENEMY.
Regards. Wesley
NAME = WESLEY LANHAM <EMAIL = paperamericana[ at ]worldnet.att.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS WHITE RIVER, WEXFORD COUNTY,TOMCGREEN COUNTY,WASHOE COUNTY YEARs in VIETNAM = 3 1/2 FROM WHERE = boyntonbeach, fla REFFERED By = Stumbled in
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 00:41:21 (PDT)
Guest Record 711 Looking for Richard Thomas with whom I served on LCU 1617 out of DaNang in 67. He returned to Vietnam in 68 with a UDT team and I with the PBRs.
NAME = David Sheets <EMAIL = Davidmsw[ at ]chartermi.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 1967 - LCU 1617, 68 - 69 PBR 66 YEARs in VIETNAM = 2
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 09:25:20 (PDT)
Guest Record 712 Never hear about Cau Viet, guess we are lost in History.
NAME = Larry Gass UNITs SHIPs BOATs = ATSB/NSAD Cau Viet, Base Security &USS Turner Joy DD951 YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70/71 FROM WHERE = Sulphur, La
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 12:32:04 (PDT)
Guest Record 713 HI LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO MIGHT REMEMBER ME OR OUR MIKE 8.MY DOCTORS SAY I HAVE PTS BUT I HAVE NO RECORDS THAT SAY I WAS IN DONG HA .I WAS THERE WHEN THE AMMO DUMP IN DONG HA WAS HIT 66-67
MABE SOMEBUDDY MIGHT REMEBER OUR BOAT WE ALWAYS HAD BEER AND ICE .WE HAD THE ONLY DOG,WE WATER SKIED BEHIND OUR BOAT. AND WE ARE THE ONLY CREW THAT WENT INTO DONG HA .I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR A COUPLE MARINES THAT PAINED MY BOAT. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OTHER CREW MEMBERS FROM THIS ERA
NAME = HAROLD ROBERTS <EMAIL = HAROLD ROBERTS2001[ at ]YAHOO.COM> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA MIKE 8'S BASEs or LOCATIONS= DONG HA & CAU VIET YEARs in VIETNAM = 65- 66-67-72 FROM WHERE = CHARLEMONT, MA
- Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 18:15:36 (PDT)
Guest Record 714 worked out of shop by apl-5 for awhile then moved to barr acks at the foot of monkey mountain, by camp tein sha. then went to cau viet. worked at the repair shop there for awhile then went back to DaNang
NAME = Bob Bell <EMAIL = kjbell[ at ]hotmail.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = small craft repair facility BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang & cau viet YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68 FROM WHERE = Clarion, Pa. REFFERED By = thought it was a bar
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 19:07:46 (PDT)
Guest Record 721 Assigned to Literage boat Division to YFU 64. Made Many trips to different rivers. Would really like to hear from guys on the YFU 64 plus Frank Tomas on the LCU 1614? Spent my last 4 months on YRBM 20 on the Ben Luc River driving boats around the 20 to shoot at debris in the water. Couple of shots that Hawley has of me waterskiing behind a boston wailer down from the 20..I've tried many times to locate guys like Nick Toto that was on my boat but have not seen anything on any sight for the YFU 64. Thanks Ken for the Opportunity to try to find them. Thirty one years is a long time to remember. Also I was on watch on the 20 when the cobra when in and also I was on the boat that picked up the helio the next day.
NAME = Donald L. Clark <EMAIL = donclark1948[ at ]yahoo.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU 64 Literage, Second YRBM 20 Ben Luc BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang, Cua Viet, Dong Ha, Hey, Chu Lai YEARs in VIETNAM = May/69 May/ 70 FROM WHERE = San Diego, , Ca REFFERED By = Friend Paul Wood
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 13:00:31 (PDT)
Guest Record 724 YR-71 was at SCRF Annex, Camp Tien Shau, DaNang. We repaired and recovered PBR's (RIVDIV 543) and Swift Boats.
With our LCM-8 that was made into a floating mobile drydock.
After the turn over of the Swifts, the PBRs as well as the Coast Guard Cutters. We were sent south first to Cat LO then Vung Tau (rough duty) then up river to Bhien Thuy.
Set up shop mid-river outside NAVSUPACT Bhien Thuy until we
we moved up river to Tan Chau. We were at Tan Chau for a few months then we had company...If I remember correctly it was APL-23. Then it came time to DEROS...being a snipe meant sea duty....so I ETS and joined the Army.
Spent 23 years in the military and without a doubt my tours in the Brown Water Navy is what I consider the high light of my career... not only because of the location by the people that I had the pleasure of serving with...
God Bless!
Welcome Home Brother...
Steve Dall
NAME = Steve Dall <EMAIL = dall48[ at ]juno.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YR-71 BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang, Vung Tau, Bhien Thuy, Tan Chau YEARs in VIETNAM = 68,69, 70-71 FROM WHERE = Esparto, CA REFFERED By = Just passn' thru...
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 09:19:26 (PDT)
Record 735 I served on MSB 34 out of Nha Ba. for 6 months and sent to Dang Nang for the rest of my tour. I would like to hear from anyone who served with MinRon 11 Det A of Min Div 112 during this time frame.
NAME = Russell Jones UNITs SHIPs BOATs = MSB's BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha Ba YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69 FROM WHERE = Henryettta, Ok
- Friday, July 27, 2001 at 12:27:26 (PDT)
Record 736 This is a good site. I have seen writings and pictures of boats in the Mekong Delta, and even the Coastal Patrol type of craft, but never anything on River Operations in I Corps, particularly covering the Cua Viet River.
I guess us Army "boatie" (Aussie friends term) took over after most of the US Navy and Marine Corps returned home. You Navy guys should take your place of "Honor" for your duty in I Corps during the more dangerous and critical phases of that War. "Brown Water" was not exclusively the Mekong Delta.
Adios,
Beau
NAME = Beau WEB SITE = http://www.geocities.com/beaugestes2001/Beau.html
<EMAIL = Beau[ at ]2Die4.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Army YFU in I Corps BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang was our home base YEARs in VIETNAM = 1971 FROM WHERE = "P-Town", CA REFFERED By = just curiosity
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 07:25:16 (PDT)
Record 737 Would like to hear from anyone that was at Tan My from
67-68.
NAME = Terry Blanco <EMAIL = Go4it55100[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Lighterage Dept (LCM-8) BASEs or LOCATIONS= NAVSUPPACT DaNang (Tan My) YEARs in VIETNAM = 67 - 68 FROM WHERE = Germantown , TN REFFERED By = Just surf on in
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 04:46:01 (PDT)
Record 738 I was stationed on the LCU 1475 from August 1968 until August 1969. I'd love to hear from other "brownwater sailors".
NAME = Robert A. Cross <EMAIL = riverrat1475[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCU 1475 BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA Danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969 FROM WHERE = Livingston, NJ
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 05:49:49 (PDT)
Record 751 I served aboard the USS CLARKE COUNTY LST-601 from Nov.`65 until Sept.`67. The first time I saw the CC was in the reserve fleet at the Philly Navy Yard. My first enlistment I was stationed aboard a tin-can, the A.A. CUNNINGHAM DD-752, from Apr.`63 until Sept.`64. Now this was a real awakining...LST...Amphibwhat...recommissioning...Vietnam !!!I was aboard the CC thru the re-activation at New York Shipbuilding in Camden,N.J., the recommissioning at Phila. Naval Station, all the outfitting, sea-trial`s, and underway training all along the East Coast. The transit of the Panama Canal enroute to NSA Saigon to off-load an LCU. Operated up and down the SVN Coast from the Delta to the DMZ... Da Nang, Chu Lai, Qui Nhon, and Cau Viet to name a few. Participated in Operation Market time, Game warden and Deckhouse IV. Served as Mother Ship to several PCF Squadrons. The last time I saw the CC was somewhere off the coast in Sept.`67, when I boarded the Coast Guard Cutter, Point Jefferson, which took me to Cat Lo. Back to the World.
I would like any former shipmates or marines who were aboard then to contact me. This is a GREAT site. Will visit often. Thank`s Kent.
NAME = Bill Stute DC2 <EMAIL = stubil[ at ]mwt.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Clarke County LST-601 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Saigon, Da Nang, Chu Lai, Qui Nhon, Cau Viet and the Delta. YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966-1967 FROM WHERE = Seneca, Wis
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 07:58:55 (PDT)
Record 752 Patrol Boat Captain with Dong Ha River Security Group LCPLs. My call sign was Stingray 12. My boat was the only new MK-12 LCPL on the Cua Viet river. Also Patrol Boat Captain of PB-44 Da Nang Harbor Patrol. Was in Nam 68/69. Looking for those who served with me. I am also writing a book about Cua Viet, Dong Ha River Security Group, RivDiv 543, and etc. Need all info, memoirs, stories, rosters, pictures or anything else anyone can provide. I guarantee that whatever you can provide will be copied or photographed and returned to you in the exact condition in which it was sent and you will get full credit in the book. Am also building a website for Cua Viet and everyone who servced there in any capacity. Will post when it is up and running. email me... Thanks... William Cooper
NAME = William Cooper (QM2) (Stingray 12) <EMAIL = hott[ at ]cybertrails.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Dong Ha River Security Group & Da Nang Harbor Patrol BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cua Viet & Da Nang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1 FROM WHERE = Eagar, AZ
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 08:58:07 (PDT)
Record 753 You might want to look at the "mike"boat at the top of your home page Kent, it's an LCVP.
Kent, this site gets bigger and better all the time, you have done yourself proud.
I'm calling for all the 543 sailors to get in touch with me, and they should all go to hawaii-pacific.com Duck Meiers is building an outstanding website for Riv Div 543.
Give me mail!
NAME = Mike (Trojanowski) Wiley <EMAIL = pbrmike543[ at ]cs.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RivDiv543 - 131, 129 and the 91 boat BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cua Viet, Danang and Hoi Anh YEARs in VIETNAM = 3-69 to 3-70 FROM WHERE = Near Redding , CA
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 20:58:05 (PDT)
Record 756 started out at danang on larc's from there to tam my, mine sweeping the river, i also had a dog named ensign, after reading some of the story's on this web it has brought back some good and some bad stuff to remember any help in trying to remember would be a lot of help hope to hear from someone that might know me. and welcome back home to all
NAME = Roger Osborne <EMAIL = karisdad2001[ at ]yahoo.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCM 6 #14 and #37 BASEs or LOCATIONS= TAM MY to HUE Perfume River YEARs in VIETNAM = 68/69/70 early7 FROM WHERE = FT. LAUDERDALE, FLFLe REFFERED By = this site
- Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 13:25:22 (PDT)
Record 757 I worked on the ramp at Dong Ha on the Cua Viet River unloading the supplies for the 3rd. Mar. Div. that came up on the boats from Danang. I would like to hear from anyone who was ststioned at NSAD Dong Ha from 1969 to 1970.
NAME = Paul Kuzman <EMAIL = muleshoe28[ at ]hotmail.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSAD Dong Ha BASEs or LOCATIONS= Dong Ha YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70 FROM WHERE = Kalamazoo, Mi
- Monday, August 13, 2001 at 12:20:03 (PDT)
Record 761 THERE WERE GOOD TIMES THERE WAS BAD TIMES
I TRY TO REMEBER THE GOOD
NAME = JIM DISNEY EN3 <EMAIL = jmdisney[ at ]infocom.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LST 1077 USS PARK COUNTY BASEs or LOCATIONS= DANANG DMZ MOST OF THE TIME YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70 FROM WHERE = RICHMOND, IN REFFERED By = SURFED IN LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
- Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 06:15:50 (PDT)
Record 766 Arrived in Danang in Nov. '66 and spent the first few months on APL 27. Next, Danang West Security, living at Camp Tien Sha for about a year - then moved out to Camp Carter until March '69. Six months after being discharged, returned to RVN as a civilian (Sept '69) and went to work for the PX system until June '73. Then home for good. Made some special friendships while in country and wonder where some of the others are now...Great web site. Thanks.
NAME = Bob Reynolds <EMAIL = hoangt[ at ]mailandnews.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Danang West Security BASEs or LOCATIONS= Camp Tien Sha & Camp Carter, NSA Danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 29 Months Navy/4+ Civilia FROM WHERE = DeSoto , Tx
- Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 12:21:37 (PDT)
Record 769 I made my First Wes-Pac in Jan. 67 aboard the USS Princeton LPH5. Lost alot of our marines on that cruise, God bless them. Got orders and went to PBR Mobile Base One in about May of 68. Served with a great bunch of officers and enlisted men.Went up to Cua Viet to work on boats once and the rest of the time either on base or patrol.Mostly did fiberglass repair on the PBRs.Made another WES - Pac on the USS CREE ATF 84 chasing a Russian trawler up and down the coast of Nam.Hope any MB1 sailors or 521 sailors that see this have joined the MB1 site.
NAME = Richard Mckelvey <EMAIL = riverrat1969[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval Support Activity Da Nang BASEs or LOCATIONS= PBR Mobile Base One Tan My YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68-69 FROM WHERE = Kiefer, OK REFFERED By = surfed in
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 22:23:37 (PDT)
Record 771 Just looking for any guys that served with me on the SCRF Diving Barge in Danang around Feb & Mar of 71. Also guys that may have served in Cat Lai as Advisors to the LDNN Vietnamese Diving Salvage Crews and Mobile Combat Dive Teams in 1971. I also knew afew good guys that stayed in our hooch in Cat Lai that were attached to HCU-1. You guys did a GREAT JOB.
NAME = Eldridge Fowler <EMAIL = eldridgefowler[ at ]msn.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval Advisory Group BASEs or LOCATIONS= SCRF Diving Barge, Danang, Also LDNN Advisor in Cat Lai, RVN YEARs in VIETNAM = 1971
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- Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 10:11:21 (PDT)
Record 774 Hello all the Air Force men that were stationed at Monkey Mountain. Remember when we painted "boom boom rock!" Boy were you guys mad. I still have lots of pictures of the area and of course the "US Navy GREY" boom boom rock.
From Tom one of the Navy guys stationed at the mountain 68 to 69.
NAME = Thomas McKnight <EMAIL = zorro.244[ at ]home.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Com7thFlt Det B BASEs or LOCATIONS= Monkey Mountain YEARs in VIETNAM = 1 FROM WHERE = Fort worth, TX REFFERED By = Surfin in
- Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 20:56:54 (PDT)
Record 785 I served as gunners mate on the YFU-67 from March of 68 to March of 69. We did what all the other crews did, deliver the cargo no matter what it was, and no matter where. I am proud to have served in the "U" boats.
NAME = Joe Taylor <EMAIL = joetay[ at ]rocketmail.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU-67 BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA Danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1 1/2 FROM WHERE = Brodhead, KY
- Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 07:26:36 (PDT)
Record 795 Norman Wayne Mocabee was my brother. He passed away on October 5, 2000 from Agent Orange related Pacreatic cancer. He never spoke much of Viet Nam, other than he served on the Bayfield and Enterprise, and that he was on PBR somewhere around DaNang area. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received when two boats came under attack. He was there from 66 thru 68. He graduated from high school in New Jersey and enlisted in California/ basic in San Diego? If anyone served with him or knew him, please contct me. Also, if anyone can help me find out how to get the VA to allow a dying vet to die in any VA hospital, please e-mail me. My brother's story of dying is only three weeks long, but too long for this guest book. I made him a promise before he died but don't know how to fulfill it. If anyone would be interested in helping me or hearing his VA story.......please contact me. Thank you all who fought for my safety and my future, bless ya. Great site
NAME = Phoebe Mocabee <EMAIL = nwlskid[ at ]juno.com>
- Friday, August 31, 2001 at 18:42:28 (PDT)
Record 814 I was assigned to PBR Mobile Base One when it was still on the drawing board. At the time, no one could tell me anything about the base. After SERE training, I found it in Long Beach, CA. At that time it was just four barges being built and outfitted. It was ready to deploy in September of 1967. We loaded it aboard two LSD's; the Comstock and Whetstone and set sail for Saigon. Rough water made the crossing to Pearl a nine day ordeal. Before Pearl we got orders to Danang. I don't do rough seas very well (Being from the mid-west, I never learned about sea sickness until I joined the Navy.) At Pearl, I talked my skipper into letting me fly on ahead to Danang and set everything up for the base's arrival. We were towed up to Tan My at the mouth of the Perfume River from Danang in calm seas and anchored with four 6,000lb Danforth anchors. The PBR's showed up a few days later and started their patrols. Things were very quiet in that area of Vietnam until TET. Even then, the base itself never saw any action. To my knowledge, everyone got home safe and sound.
NAME = Dave Tolhurst <EMAIL = dctolhurst[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PBR Mobile Base One BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tan My YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68 FROM WHERE = Lakewood, OH REFFERED By = Surfed in
- Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 18:08:57 (PDT)
Record 819 Arrived 28 June 1969. Departed 29 June 1970. Served whole time on YFU64 as an Engineman. Remember Don Clark who has visited this site. Also, Nick Toto(NY), John "Aardvark" Nowak(NY), Howard Van Erem(WI), Thomas Jefferson Pate, some Army Warrant named Ferriby (?), and a lot of faces without names. I have a few pictures around the house somewhere. I also remember an EM3 named Ken Seith(NY) who after a trip to Subic Bay prompted us to paint "Almost Cherry" on the con until command in Danang had us remove it. It was a long year and a lot of work. I also remember the chief snipe on YFU61 was a good friend of mine named Karl "Red" Anderson. Last I knew he lived in FL but was originally from upstate NY. We went thru 9 craftmasters in the time I was there. Only one injured and evac'd. Would love to hear from any others who ever did time on YFU64.
NAME = Mike Jarboe <EMAIL = mike.b.jarboe[ at ]lmco.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Lighterage Division - YFU64. Later on AD17 USS Piedmont BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang, Chu Lai, Sa Huynh, Cu Dai, Tam Ky, Hue, Cua Viet, Dong Ha, et al...I Corps YEARs in VIETNAM = Jun'69-Jun'70 & July '72 FROM WHERE = Then Louisville, Ky. Now Denver, CO, KY REFFERED By = Stumbled onto this surfing.
- Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 07:44:08 (PDT)
Record 828 Lived at Ten Shaw, worked at the White Elephant. I kept up with the location and status of LCU's, YFU's, water barges, reefers and a couple of tugs. I think there were about 116 in 1968. Other folks in my division set up the re-supply of ships while they were in DaNang and some were harbor pilots. After 30 some years only a few names are still with me: QM2 Dusty Vincent, QM2 Nick Jennings, QM1 Wilkinson, QM1 Camron & BMCM Gonzales. Most of those were career Navy........I was the lowly YNSN, only in to get out. Glad to have found this web site. Pictures brought back a lot of memories I had forgotten.
NAME = Larry Crowe <EMAIL = ljcrowe[ at ]meginc.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Port Services Division BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA DaNang YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68 FROM WHERE = winchester, ky
- Monday, October 01, 2001 at 18:46:56 (PDT)
Record 830 Was a BM3 on LCU 1477 and went through the turnover to the
South Vietnamese.
Went to another boat group after the turnover.
NAME = Mark Smith <EMAIL = MarkS[ at ]gottsch.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCU 1477 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70 FROM WHERE = Omaha , NEB REFFERED By = Serf
- Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 14:29:43 (PDT)
Record 832 Great site been looking for this site for a very long time Brings back a lot of old times .Thanks for your web site.
NAME = Jerry W Gurka <EMAIL = Fluffy32257[ at ]peoplepc.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCU 1484, LCM8 967 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang Sandramp YEARs in VIETNAM = 66/68 FROM WHERE = Jaccsonville , Fl
- Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 10:07:52 (PDT)
Record 835 I spent about 6 mo in Danang at the ET shop and then they sent just me to a bunch of new guys in Cat Lo and then on to Long Phu via a landing craft( can't remember the name of the craft). We worked on Swift Boats, PBRs and other boat electronics - Radios, Radar and the like. I remember the Army bringing their boats in to be worked on. In Long Phu, I did none of that twidget stuff. I filled sand bags and built bunkers, rebuilt a small fiberglass boat with a ship fitter named Kenny Kane. That was 30 years ago. Any one out there remember Danang Navsupfac or Long Phu?
NAME = Andy Stimpson <EMAIL = stimp04[ at ]digitalexp.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Nav Sup Fac BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970 - 1971 FROM WHERE = Billerica , Mass
- Friday, October 05, 2001 at 17:22:24 (PDT)
Record 843 I WAS ATTACHED TO THE TEIN SHA SECURITY GROUP. WE SENT GROUP AS FAR NORTH AS CUA VIET AND BELOW CHU LAI. I WAS ON THE TEIN SHA PENNISULA WHEN THEY TURNED THE SWIFT BOATS OVER TO THE VIETS. IN THE TYPHOON OF 71 THEY ALL (9) SUNK AT THE PIER BECAUSE THE VIETS WERE AFRAID TO MAN THEM AND PUT THEM IN THE HARBOR.SICKENING, WHEN YOU LOVED THOSE BOATS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
NAME = JAMES (BEAR) BROWN <EMAIL = JBrown2456[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA DANANG, SECURITY DET BASEs or LOCATIONS= DANANG YEARs in VIETNAM = 12 MOS FROM WHERE = 12/70 TO 1/72, TEXAS
- Friday, October 12, 2001 at 22:49:26 (PDT)
Record 846 I would like to correspond with anyone who was at Camp Tien Sha, frequented the Acey/Ducey Club and knew Richard Wiggins who was a BM2 Coxwain. He was my brother, probably drank a lot, very personable and a damn good sailor.
NAME = Lcdr George Wiggins USN (Retired) <EMAIL = george_and_sue[ at ]hotmail.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA DANANG YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-1979 FROM WHERE = mARION, IL
- Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 21:19:27 (PDT)
Record 848 Recue Aircrew in UH-2B, DaNang. Looking for Chuck Fields AMS2. I was staioned with him in HC-4 Lakehurst N.J..Chuck was one of the first volunteers for HAL-3 Seawolves and participated in Operation Gamewarden. I think that was in early 1967.
NAME = Joe Van Simaeys <EMAIL = flyusnp3[ at ]yahoo.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = HC-4 Det.36 BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967 - 1968 FROM WHERE = Detroit, Mi.
- Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 12:05:12 (PDT)
Record 856 Just a Amphib sailor, doing a 9 month WesPac cruise, we supported the FMF with landing crafts assault operation and ship to shore gunfire.
NAME = C. Quinnell <EMAIL = Locazul51[ at ]Yahoo.Com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Ogden LPD-5 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang , Cua Viet and DMZ YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-1970 FROM WHERE = N.Central, Mt
- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 07:13:39 (PDT)
Record 870 Hi shipmates,its been along time,maybe you guys can e-mail me.I was a seamen in Danang,from1969-70.worked the pusher boats and had anphibious training in little creek va.By the way is chief Scott still around also joe flicko,remember are hong kong girl shirley pak?also Bob murphys brother,the pro golfers brother,D parker,Tom tucker.Steve riley.well glad we made it back in 1970,would be great to hear from anyone who was there when I was,best regards to all BOB MAC.
NAME = robert maccagnano <EMAIL = rmaccagnan[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = fireboat 4 BASEs or LOCATIONS= danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-70 FROM WHERE = BRONXS, N.Y.
- Monday, November 05, 2001 at 20:04:04 (PST)
Record 872 SEAMAN,IN DA NANG,69-70.LOOKING FOR CHIEF SCOTT,T. TUCKER,D PARKER,STEVE RILEY.WORKED THE PUSHER BOATS AND WAS ON FIREBOAT 4,ON CHINA BEACH.WORKED WITH UDT TEAMS AND HAD MY AMPHIBIOUS TRAING IN LITTLE CREEK VA.GLAD WE MADE IT BACK HOME FROM MY GROUP THAT WAS AT VIETNAM IN 69-70.HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS,ANYONE REMEMBER THE NAVY DEPOT ROCKET ATTACK IN 70?WELL ALL STAY WELL,AND BEST REGARDS TO ALL WHO REPLY.BOB-MACCAGNANO.E-MAIL RMACCAGNAN[ at ]AOL.COM.
NAME = ROBERT MACCAGNANO <EMAIL = RMACCAGNAN[ at ]AOL.COM> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = FIREBOAT 4 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70 FROM WHERE = BRONXS, NEW YORK
- Monday, November 05, 2001 at 20:44:25 (PST)
Record 876 Visited from Phan Rang to Dong Ha, was in the Hue area cargoing to Hue or Dong Ha from December 1967 until rotation in April 1968. Caught a 130 from Da Nang to Cam Ranh to go home. I have some pictures, not many of the time from December '67 until leaving in April '68. I do have pictures of the '59 after the incident in Duc Pho in '67. I saw a sight from someone that was on the '59 after that period.I have pictures of the 97th Heavy Boat Company Beach at Cam Ranh and the '47 on dry dock at Cam Ranh in '67. I also have pictues of many of the boats of the 97th. I believe I have a slide of the '39 after the mine attack in '68 with her hull bent in the well deck about a foot. I haven't looked at the slides for a few years so I'm not sure what I have. I would like to hear from some of you, getting old now but still working and still making it happen.
NAME = Jim Pallas <EMAIL = ctn87816[ at ]centurytel.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = U.S. Army LCU 1547 BASEs or LOCATIONS= 97th Heavy Boat Cam Ranh YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-1968 FROM WHERE = Washington, D.C.
- Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 19:22:39 (PST)
Record 881 I was a quartermaster on YFU-18, YFU-55, and LCU-1614. Made many trips to Hue, Dong Ha, Chu Lai, and a few to Sa Huynh. We also got involved in pulling the Third Marines out of Quang Tri back in November and December of 69. The last month of two of my tour was spent on LCU-1475, getting it fixed up to turn over to the RVN Navy. The RVN's needed a boat in much better condition than we Americans required. I have lots of photos, but have to dig them out.
NAME = Ron Mathis <EMAIL = rpmathis[ at ]email.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Kitty Hawk CVA-63, YFU-18, YFU-55, LCU-1614, USS Pawcatuck, AO-108 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Yankee Station, NSA Danang, Mayport FL YEARs in VIETNAM = 4/69-4/70 FROM WHERE = Martinez, GA
- Monday, November 12, 2001 at 00:43:50 (PST)
Record 886 Was on YFU-64 1967-1968. Very tough times on the Cua Viet & Perfume Rivers with heavy casualties during the first five months of 1968. Looking for crew members of my boat who survived Defries, Gonzalez. Scuzzari, Willie Speck, Torrance, Morales, Gregory.......or from others who spent that year on other "U" boats, and share many of the same memories. Bob "Mack" Mackoul
NAME = Bob "Mack" Mackoul <EMAIL = Mackyfu64[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU-64 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang, Hue, Cua Viet, Dong Ha, & DMZ YEARs in VIETNAM = June 67-June68 FROM WHERE = Brookyn (then) Long Island (now), NY REFFERED By = Just surfing
- Monday, November 12, 2001 at 20:57:22 (PST)
Record 897 Never forget going south few days before Thanksgiving 1969 to unnamed beach to moved an Army Const Unit. After removeing a tank and an APC went back for third load. There were 5 to 15 foot waves that day from a typhoon moving in. As we went in a wave broached our Mike 8. A dozer operator with the Army Const Unit had been pushing us off the sand bar till we could back under up our own power. Needless to say this time another wave came in as he pushed us off. The blade of the dozer cut a hole below the water line unknown to us . As we backed off we lost power two one engine, side with the hole. The mike 8 set prowerless around 40 yards off the beach on the sand bar. Had to tie it off to a dozer wench line.
We set there on the beach till after Christmas waiting out the storm with the Cont Unit and an Army guard.A choppter flew in every day with mail for some, long rats and always a couple bottles of booze. Our secured beach (200x200 yds ? maybe) was next to some unknowen river.at the base of a mountian of DaNang at and old village site around 2-3 days by Mike 8
They finally got a Navy sea tug to pull our boat off and we headed back to DaNang. That first meal on the tug, steak and fries I can still taste. As we got Monkey Mountian in view, the tow line on the LCM broke. It ended up sinking in sight of the docks at Monkey Mountian. Anyone who remembers this Christmas of 1969 in Nam? Email me.
NAME = Paul Fitch <EMAIL = pjfitch3152[ at ]hotmail.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NavSuppAct , DaNang Lightage Div. Mike 8 boats (LCM8) BASEs or LOCATIONS= across the road from Camp Ten Shaw on the beach YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70 FROM WHERE = Pineville, WV REFFERED By = search
- Monday, November 19, 2001 at 08:04:29 (PST)
Record 904 hi to all danang area vets,hope youre all doing well,if anyone spots my name drop me a line.i worked at hecp and
worked with red beach and harbor patrol units
NAME = walt hummel <EMAIL = walthummel[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = john w weeks,long beach,gridley,wilhoite,.brush BASEs or LOCATIONS= harbor control,sec/intl. danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
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- Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 13:33:31 (PST)
Record 912 would like any of the salors I seved with contact me
NAME = Donald W. Whitler <EMAIL = dwhitler[ at ]lucasco.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Swift boat repair BASEs or LOCATIONS= Dnang-Chu lia YEARs in VIETNAM = 66-67 FROM WHERE = des moines, iowa REFFERED By = surfing
- Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 19:35:57 (PST)
Record 915 In the spring of 1970 we moved some boats [swifts] from seafloat to the mekong in support of an operation to cease arms movement out of Cambodia. Our boats were used for insetion of army [Green Berets I think] for making a sweep of an island that layed both in Camboadia and Nam and then stood off to give needed fire support. While holding off about 1/4 mi. reported to boat officer that small arms fire was coming from one of two houches [huts] on shore. This info was relayed to those in charge and was given orders to lay in 50cal fire on targets. Walked in 50cal onto houch #1 and it went up in ball of flames. One NVA tried to ecape to other houche and took him out. Ground ops captured number of arms in 2nd houche. I don't remember the name of this op, but we had support of Seawolf and Cobra gunships.
Before or after this op we were policing river traffic coming out of Cambodia and the largest and highest Noahs arc like barge came down river. we determined to leave it alone and let it be searched by an other group
[;.. When I find my slides I will post pixs of this craft and op
NAME = Ron Chase <EMAIL = windrider18[ at ]excite.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Swifts PCF12 BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang & Seafloat YEARs in VIETNAM = June 1969-June 1970 FROM WHERE = Kamiah, Id
- Saturday, December 01, 2001 at 17:06:02 (PST)
Record 918 I reported to NSA Danang June 66 and was assigned to literage. At first I worked at the ramp and in August we took the LCM8-860 up the Thu Bong river as part of a marinecorps search and destroy operation called "Swanee". We ended up leaving the Mike boat on the river and returned to Danang by truck via hill 55. When we got back I had orders to go to Japan and be part of a group to pick up three U-boats, I was assigned to YFU 62. I had heard that she had been mined shortly after I had left, but had no confirmation of it until tonight when I saw her picture on your web site. I'm wondering if anyone out there knows what happened to the crew, I sure would like to find out, if any of you guys are out there drop me an e-mail.
NAME = Bill Chilton <EMAIL = billmargc[ at ]shaw.ca> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCM8 860 YFU62 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 66-67 FROM WHERE = Canada, REFFERED By = Found your site by pure luck
- Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 17:49:04 (PST)
Record 923 Here's another good web page with into on Da Nang and a lot of good pictures. www.wardogs.com
NAME = Stan Houlberg <EMAIL = shoulberg[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU 74 YEARs in VIETNAM = One FROM WHERE = Van Nuys, Ca
- Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 17:27:45 (PST)
Record 936 I spent 1 1/2 years in country. I made a good friend in Glen Washburn as a result of my time there, which was the best thing that came out of my tour.
NAME = John Fitzgerald <EMAIL = jfactar144[ at ]cs.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YW 101 BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1/68-7/69 FROM WHERE = Wayne, NJ REFFERED By = Glen Washburn
- Friday, December 14, 2001 at 06:07:38 (PST)
Record 940 I came on board LST-1123 Jan 68 at NSA Da Nang. Chief ordered me to the pier for beer call. I was 20, told the chief I was too young to drink. He said "where the hell do you think you are? " I drank my first of many beers: Pabst Blue Ribbon. I was fresh from Great Lakes Engineman A School and they made me the logroom yeoman. When I became EN3, I was fuel oil water king and in charge of aux engine room. We delivered suppies to Cua Viet, Chu Lai,and up the Bassac River to the Mobile Riverine Force. We patrolled the coast in Market Time and hosted PCFs and their crews. I would like to hear from anyone who served on the Sedgewick County during 1968-69, especially Walter Johnson, Rick Perryman, Bruce Chaffee, Lonnie French, Bruce Mazzone and others I worked with. 4706 W. Bruce, Santa Ana, CA 92703 or 714-554-2849
NAME = John Henneke UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LST-1123 Sedgewick County YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-69 FROM WHERE = Garden Grove, CA REFFERED By = Mobile Riverine Force Assn link
- Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 21:57:05 (PST)
Record 941 Would llike to hear from any shipmate I served with from Jan. 1951 to Aug. 70. Was in many Mine Force ships and commands. Instructor duty '63-'66. Trained MSB relief boat crews '69-'70 at Mine Ron 11 in Long Beach until retirement there.
QMC Leroy Kenner, USN, (Ret.)
Now live in Cedaredge, CO
NAME = Leroy Kenner <EMAIL = Leroy327[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PCF Div 102, which became Coastal Division 12 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966-67 FROM WHERE = Denver, CO REFFERED By = surfed on
- Monday, December 17, 2001 at 16:42:47 (PST)
Record 944 Spent 23 yrs in the Navy but that tour remains the worst yet the best. Great friends/shipmates. Could write a book about what took place with that bunch. If you were part of that bunch, drop me a e-mail. Afew names I recall: HMl Billy Moore; BM1 Berg; GM2 Leach; YN2 Wynkoop; ENC Strong; Ensign Jones.
NAME = Flip Turner <EMAIL = aturner[ at ]1st.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YR-71 BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang YEARs in VIETNAM = Jan 67-Jan68 FROM WHERE = Barnesville, OH REFFERED By = Surfed on
- Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 07:45:38 (PST)
Record 956 Served on rivers from Song Ong Doc to Nha Be from April 1970 to December 1970. Was in ComRivDiv 131 and ComRivDiv 153 while on Alpha 1 boat.
Served as Advisor in Danang at Camp Tien Sha at weapons repair facility from December 1970 to March 1972.
Love to hear from anyone who may remember being in those locations or shared a cold drink together.
NAME = Henry Archer, Jr. <EMAIL = harcher[ at ]cinergy.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = ASPB-1 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Song Ong Doc, Dong Tam, Nha Be, Danang, Cua Viet YEARs in VIETNAM = Apr 70 to Mar 72 FROM WHERE = Princeton, Indiana REFFERED By = Just Cruising
- Friday, December 28, 2001 at 21:44:29 (PST)
Record 974 Arrived in the Nam for Tet '68 aboard USS Kemper County (LST854) in support of river ops. Hit bases in all Corps but spent most of our time between DaNang and Saigon. Watched fuel piers a Vung Tau go up one night after rocket attacks on LST. Upon return to the world to see all the antiwar stuff of 69-74 in SoCal and San Francisco, stayed in reserves and joined PBRs at Mare Island. Got commissioned in '73 and checked out in '74...now a family man with my own two little reasons to continue to uphold and defend our freedoms and way of life forever and "against all enemies, foreign and domestic". Peace and Strength in Unity and Freedom.
NAME = Travis McCann <EMAIL = travis_mccann[ at ]dca.ca.gov> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Kemper County, CosRiv Div11 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cua Viet, Chu Lai, Vung Tau, Saigon, DaNang YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69 FROM WHERE = Sacramento, CA REFFERED By = Just Browsing PBR sites
- Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 11:04:32 (PST)
Record 995 Semper Fi to all you Navy guys.I was "in and around"Danang mostly,from 4/68 to 5/69.Did some time with 1/27 and 1/7.I got to visit the NSA Hospital in Danang sometime in '68 due to eye problems and really bad headaches.Life is good.It's all gravy since 1969.
NAME = Dwight Powers <EMAIL = dtjp[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 1stFSR/FLC BASEs or LOCATIONS= Red Beach etc. YEARs in VIETNAM = '68/' 69 FROM WHERE = orig.Levittown-now L.Beach, N.Y. REFFERED By = web crawler
- Monday, January 21, 2002 at 16:56:15 (PST)
Record 1001 I am looking for the Larry Conley who served on the USS Gallup in 1967. I believe he may be my father and I have searched unsuccessfully for him for 20 years. I just found out one served on this ship. If you are him, know him, or have info on him, please contact me.
NAME = Patrick Timothy Conley <EMAIL = timncarla41598[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS GALLUP PG 85 BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967 FROM WHERE = NC OR VA, - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 19:27:41 (PST)
Record 1006 i STARTED OUT IN DA NANG ON LCM6 #9. WE WERE THE MAIL BOAT AND OFFLOADED CARGO FROM SHIPS IN THE HARBOUR. IN AUG. OF 66 I TRANSFERRED TO YFU-66. WE MADE MANY TRIPS TO DONG HA, HUE. TOOK MARINES AND 176S TO DONG HA FOR KHE SANH. I REMEMBER HEARING LATER A SHELL SHORT FIRED AND SOME OF GUN CREW WERE LOST. NOTHING WAS BUILT UP TO MUCH WHEN I GOT THERE BUT IMPROVEMENTS CAME QUICKLY. DEEP WATER PIERS,COLD STORAGE FACILITY TO NAME A FEW. GLAD I FOUND THIS SITE. IT BROUGHT BACK ALOT OF MEMORIES.
NAME = Dave Rowland <EMAIL = rkatie161[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU-66 BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA DA NANG YEARs in VIETNAM = 66-67 FROM WHERE = WOODLAND, CA REFFERED By = SURFING
- Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 21:28:26 (PST)
Record 1007 I haven't talked about experience much. I have lived on the edge ever since I've been back. From high voltage lineman, to firefighter, to biker and now cowboy. Gotta stay busy. I respect all my Vet Bros.
NAME = Jon Robert Pearrow (Red) <EMAIL = jrpearrow[ at ]mvtel.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Danang Security, Armoury BASEs or LOCATIONS= Camp Tein Sha YEARs in VIETNAM = May 69, April 70 FROM WHERE = Mountain View , Ar
- Monday, January 28, 2002 at 13:54:52 (PST)
Record 1009 Looking for anyone who was in ,Tan San Nut Airbase in Saigon
sometime in 67 or 68 when a missle came through the roof of
main terminal. Would like to verify date and try to find a
black soldier,with bad head wound,standing next to me. There
was such caos at time I couldn't find out anything, and had
to fly out. Have always prayed that he made it and if he did
maybe he can e-mail me.
NAME = Jim Davenport <EMAIL = cicatrix[ at ]dbtech.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PB-16, Mso-455, Uss Jenkins (DD-447) BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang,Catlo YEARs in VIETNAM = 65-66,67,68 FROM WHERE = Clanton, Al REFFERED By = Surfing
- Monday, January 28, 2002 at 23:37:07 (PST)
Record 1014 Looking for ex MSO crewmen. We are organizing a National MSO Organization, yet to be named. So far have approx. 400 guys who served and are interested. Please contact me for further details.
February 1, 2002
PS You Brownwater guys did a great and heroic job. Bravo Zulu
NAME = Larry Fugh (EX EM2) <EMAIL = flafoo[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Esteem, MSO 438 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang YEARs in VIETNAM = 1962 FROM WHERE = Orlando, FL REFFERED By = Surfing
- Friday, February 01, 2002 at 08:41:21 (PST)
Record 1015 Arrived Vietnam Christmas 69. Served on the mike6 causeway Da Nang, also went on operation to retrieve typoon beached MSO. Later served in Cua-Viet until base was bulldozed over. Remember tet of 70, shooting everything that floated on the river while running mine sweep ops. Lots of other memories some good some bad.
Would be interested in hearing from guys that served at any of these places during this time period.
NAME = Rich Monn <EMAIL = smonn[ at ]wwt.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = mike6 boats, BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang, Cua Viet YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70
- Friday, February 01, 2002 at 10:19:55 (PST)
Record 1047 Hi, I was a Motley(call sign) operator (telephone operator)(Motley Operator Sir, Motley) for most of my tour. We had a tiny office next to the officers head in the White Elephant. I lived on the APA 237 Bexar (BEAR)for a few months,then moved to 16-18 Ba Din in Da Nang. I ended up living at Camp Tien Shaw. Any one remmber us?
NAME = Bill Blumer <EMAIL = blumerw[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Da Nang BASEs or LOCATIONS= White Elephant YEARs in VIETNAM = Oct 66-May 68 FROM WHERE = Burlingame , Ca REFFERED By = Surfing Net
- Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 15:47:02 (PST)
Record 1049 Just looking for some of the guy's that served with me at the LST off loading pier next to the bridge. We were a small group but were close. I need someone that remembers me and the rocket attacts we had from late 1967, and June of 1968.
NAME = Jim Brink <EMAIL = jcb5565[ at ]hotmail.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Danang west security BASEs or LOCATIONS= Camp carter YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967 - 1968 FROM WHERE = Anderson Valley, CA
- Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 12:31:31 (PST)
Record 1050 I was stationed in Da Nang from Jan 68 to Mar 69. I served on the LCU 1475 until May or June 68, I don't when exactly' we're 30 years ago. For those of you who don't know, LCU's are WWII landing craft. How do I know? The 20mm ammo was stamped 1944. After I got off the boat I went into the Literege Division, admin office for boats.
A friend found on MSN a picture of my old boat. With a name, Bob Cross. Bob, if you are out there my e-mail is berman4754[ at ]aol.com or anyone else that served on the 1475.
NAME = David Brady WEB SITE = unknown
<EMAIL = berman4754[ at ]aol.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCU 1475 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang YEARs in VIETNAM = 14 mos FROM WHERE = Sacramento, CA REFFERED By = just surfing 'til found
- Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 12:45:15 (PST)
Record 1054 I arrived in DaNang in October of 1967 as a Radioman. There were about 25 of us just out of Radio A school and we were told that we were being assigned to a Comm Center. When we arrived to Camp Tien Shau(spelling?)we were informed that there was no room at the comm center and that we were to be farmed out to other areas. Given a choice of duty I chose the river. I am glad I did because even with Tet of 68 and all of the other things that went on for that year I am proud of the friends that I made and will always hold that time of my life as a great experience. I was on YFU 55 orginally but It went to Subic Bay about 3 months into my tour and I changed to YFU 66. Probably lucky because 55 got sunk on the Purfume River after its return to duty.
Thanks for the opportunity to sign the Book.
Jerry Long
NAME = Jerry Long <EMAIL = divepro[ at ]dragg.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU-55 and YFU 66 BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang, Hue, Dong Ha YEARs in VIETNAM = Oct 67-Oct 68 FROM WHERE = Ashland, KY
- Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 13:25:45 (PST)
Record 1068 Iam trying to obtain info on the night the ammo depot at NSA Da Nang took a direct hit 69 or 70? took out covered storage and reefer banks. thanks SK3 Black Jack
NAME = Jack Black <EMAIL = Maddjack21[ at ]Hotmail.com> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Dry Provisions BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA Supply Depot Da Nang YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70 FROM WHERE = Paradise, CA REFFERED By = Surfed On
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 03:36:24 (PST)
Record 1070 I was a Radioman on the USS UNION in 1967/68, made Westpac cruise during that time to many ports, including Vietnam (Vung Tao & Danang). In approx. June 1971, I went through Naval Advisory Training at the Amphib Base in Coronado (San Diego area), Ca., then on Dec. 15, 1971 I arrived in Saigon VN. I spent about 3 weeks there then got orders to Danang. There was about 40 of us Naval Advisor's in my camp, along with some Seal Team members. There were two other radioman with me, but I can't for the life of me remember their names. I left Danang in late November 1972, spent a few weeks in Saigon, then left NAM on 02 Dec. 1972 for the states. I then was discharged (Honorable) from the NAVY on 08 Dec. 1972. I will be 55 in Sept. 2002, just for info and presently living in EL CAJON, CA. (San Diego area)...r/JOHN...
NAME = JOHN C. SCHUNN JR. <EMAIL = SCHUNNJ[ at ]NAVAIR.NAVY.MIL & JCSSNOOPY[ at ]AOL.COM> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NAVAL ADVISORY GROUP DANANG, USS UNION (AKA-106) BASEs or LOCATIONS= Peninsula 10-15 KM's South of Camp Tien Shaw/DANANG YEARs in VIETNAM = 1 yr. incountry FROM WHERE = CLEVELAND, OHIO REFFERED By = DONALD L. CLARK
- Friday, February 22, 2002 at 07:19:28 (PST)
Record 1076 I was stationed in DaNang,Vietnam with NavSupAct in
65-66 Assigned to PB-16. Our voice call was Kennelworth and
later changed to Negotiate. I would like for anyone that may
recall PB-16 delivering an Air Force pilots body to the White Elephant landing in early to mid 1966,please contact me at e-mail add. I told myself I'd never forget his name,
but for the life of me I just can't recall. I would love to hear from anyone from our boats. At the time I was an SM-2.
NAME = James (Jim) Davenport <EMAIL = cicatrix[ at ]dbtech.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PB-16 NSA Danang 65-66 TDY RivRon-13 early 68 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang Cat lo YEARs in VIETNAM = 65-66,68 FROM WHERE = Clanton, Al. REFFERED By = Surfing
- Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 22:28:38 (PST)
Record 1077 I was stationed in DaNang,Vietnam with NavSupAct in
65-66 Assigned to PB-16. Our voice call was Kennelworth and
later changed to Negotiate. I would like for anyone that may
recall PB-16 delivering an Air Force pilots body to the White Elephant landing in early to mid 1966,please contact me at e-mail add. I told myself I'd never forget his name,
but for the life of me I just can't recall. I would love to hear from anyone from our boats. At the time I was an SM-2.
NAME = James (Jim) Davenport <EMAIL = cicatrix[ at ]dbtech.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PB-16 NSA Danang 65-66 TDY RivRon-13 early 68 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang & Cat lo YEARs in VIETNAM = 65-66,68 FROM WHERE = Clanton, Al. REFFERED By = Surfing
- Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 22:30:33 (PST)
Record 1078 I was stationed in DaNang,Vietnam with NavSupAct in
65-66 Assigned to PB-16. Our voice call was Kennelworth and
later changed to Negotiate. I would like for anyone that may
recall PB-16 delivering an Air Force pilots body to the White Elephant landing in early to mid 1966,please contact me at e-mail add. I told myself I'd never forget his name,
but for the life of me I just can't recall. I would love to hear from anyone from our boats. At the time I was an SM-2.
NAME = James (Jim) Davenport <EMAIL = cicatrix[ at ]dbtech.net> UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PB-16 NSA Danang 65-66 ,USS Implicit MSO-455 , TDY RivRon-13 early 68 BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang & Cat lo YEARs in VIETNAM = 65-66,68 FROM WHERE = Clanton, Al. REFFERED By = Surfing
- Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 22:40:45 (PST)
Record 1086 Was a BM3 on LCM-822 in Da Nang for ab
