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Record 1800
I got to Viet Nam on Salvage Duty,1967, with Harbor Clearance Unit 1 Cleared an inverted Barge, sucked it up against our keel and took it away, Phillipines I think. Came back worked on a Shell Tanker a sapper hit below the water line right close upon the beach, Then went over to Cam Rahn Bay and salvaged an 8- boat that was broached. Later came back to Camp Tien Sha, S C R F Wire and Sail Loft, at Carpenter Shop. left in July or August, 69 We made chokers and straps for LCU's YFU's etc. We would trade you out of your false teeth if you would let us. We had a hell of a network all over I-corp. Made gun covers too, and any thing else you could make out of canvas,leather or Naughahyde. I worked with BM 1 Ellis, Sn. Yock spent nearly every day putting boats on and off the quay wall, scraping and painting and all other types of patchwork. I like the site.

NAME = ELMER CLARK <EMAIL = elmerthecop[ at ]lycos.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Current ARS 22 ; S C R F DaNang
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Tao Harbor, CAM RAHN BAY, NHA TRANG
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67 68 69
FROM WHERE = Dayton, Tx.
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Record 1799
I got to Viet Nam on Salvage Duty,1967, with Harbor Clearance Unit 1 Cleared an inverted Barge, sucked it up against our keel and took it away, Phillipines I think. Came back worked on a Shell Tanker a sapper hit below the water line right close upon the beach, Then went over to Cam Rahn Bay and salvaged an 8- boat that was broached. Later came back to Camp Tien Sha, S C R F Wire and Sail Loft, at Carpenter Shop. left in July or August, 69 We made chokers and straps for LCU's YFU's etc. We would trade you out of your false teeth if you would let us. We had a hell of a network all over I-corp. Made gun covers too, and any thing else you could make out of canvas,leather or Naughahyde. I worked with BM 1 Ellis, Sn. Yock spent nearly every day putting boats on and off the quay wall, scraping and painting and all other types of patchwork. I like the site.

NAME = ELMER CLARK <EMAIL = elmerthecop[ at ]lycos.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Current ARS 22 ; S C R F DaNang
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Tao Harbor, CAM RAHN BAY, NHA TRANG
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67 68 69
FROM WHERE = Dayton, Tx.
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Record 1798
came aboard as a 3rd class shipfitter. i wasn't there long when the rmk house barge was hit by a morter one night and i was sent over to help out. what an eye opener. welding in the heat and humidity was also something to make you wonder what am i doing here. but all said and done we had a great group of guys in the shop and on the barge as well. i would like to here from some of you and hope to make the 2003 reunion.

NAME = gary e hurst <EMAIL = economan62[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = yrbm17
BASEs or LOCATIONS= dong tam
YEARs in VIETNAM = sept 68 to sept 69
FROM WHERE = osceola , in
REFFERED By = mrfa
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Record 1797
We are trying to organize a reunion for anyone who was in Song Ong Doc. If you were with prior River Divisions (512 & 554)that turned over or in a RAD grp,LST,NSA or what ever we would love to have you join us. Also any of the guys who trained with our class It is going to be in August 8,9,10, 2003 in Suffolk, VA. There are many of us that are unaccounted for. If you know of anyone who was there, we want to hear from you. I am trying to locate Kent Fitzgerald and Clyde Climer from dufflebag in SOD. Would also like to locate John Leslie, Ashby, Synder GMG1 KenBucho, Taylor, Miller BM1, Perry Milton,Morris,Greer, (Rosenburger GMG2; in Washington somewhere.) John Blue RPG 53, Gary Bell, John Bunn, Blume, Beaudette, Benson, Bohenko. Please contact me at my e-mail address or call me at home 805 682-2876 Thanks for your anticipated calls. Your bro, Joseph D Flowers, DC.

NAME = Joe Flowers <EMAIL = drjoe1[ at ]dslextreme.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RPG 62
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Song Ong Doc
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70-72
FROM WHERE = Santa Barbara, CA
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Record 1796
From Michigan now living in New Orleans LA I was incountry from 1966 to 1967 first 6 mo in Catlo then went to Cam Rhan Bay left in August of 67. I was a gmg3 on lcpls

NAME = Jim Meeuwenberg9Dutch) <EMAIL = jamsr[ at ]bellsouth,net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = IUWG-1 unit 1 and 2
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Catlo and Cam Rhan Bay
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66&67
FROM WHERE = Fremont, MI
REFFERED By = surfing
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Record 1795
Now living in Fla

NAME = Joe Sadoff <EMAIL = cpa[ at ]buckstartshere.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Tanner AGS 15 Soundboat crew 1967
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Tau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66-67-68
FROM WHERE = Chicago, IL
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Record 1794
Somewhere I have never travelled, gladly beyond any experience, your eyes have their silence... thanks for this site... just surfing arround. Steve S. from www.saroff.com -- stories and photos.

NAME = Steve Saroff
WEB SITE = http://www.saroff.com
<EMAIL = ssaroff[ at ]hotmail.com>
FROM WHERE = Missoula, MT
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Record 1793
Would like to hear from members of 521 that serviced from 2/67 to 9/69

NAME = Gerald L. Jackson <EMAIL = gjackson[ at ]cybertrails.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RivDiv 521
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-1969
FROM WHERE = Detroit, MI
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Record 1792
i am an army form mugu island you know!

NAME = mugu
WEB SITE = guyman websites
<EMAIL = mugu[ at ]aol.com>
YEARs in VIETNAM = aba
FROM WHERE = aba, lagos
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Record 1791
GREAT! Really great I was looking for a site like this for a very long time. Go on!

NAME = Jaroslav Perkl
WEB SITE = http://www.btd-online-casino.com/
<EMAIL = glip666[ at ]seznam.cz>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Prague Czech Republic
FROM WHERE = Prague, Czech Republic
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Record 1790
Was with ComRivFlot One staff, embarked in USS Benewah and USS Colleton, from 3/68 to 3/69. Dong Tam was our "home base," and our liberty port. Remember two shipmates at RivFlot One Det Dong Tam, CWO2 Hershel Barton and YNC Holmes. Acted as Judge at chief's initiation in Dong Tam and initiated then PNC Bob Hebert, our PsyOps chief. Ran into him a few years later in the States. He was then a PNCM. One of my significant memories of the Mobile Riverine Force was the morning the USS Westchester County was mined. I went over to Westchester County to see if I could assist with any casualty reporting, and learned all the clerical staff were included in the 23 casualties. I had an eerie feeling, sitting at the leading yeoman's desk, looking at a photograph of his wife and kids while I filled out his casualty report. Don't remember many of the Vietnamese nationals at Dong Tam, except for Van (Baby San) who worked in the Chief's Club, Rhee who worked in the Officer's club, and one mysterious Vietnamese female called "VC Jan," who was alleged to be pacing off the various buildings on the base so Charlie could zero in his mortars at night. I volunteered for that tour in Vietnam to see what tpe of a man I was. I've stated that while I may have personally been frightened on occasions, those chief's devices on my collar took over and all my training and disciplined jumped to the fore. I went back to Vietnam in 1971 at the request of RADM Salzer, who was going back to be COMNAVFORV and wanted me on his staff. Saignon was much different than being in the Delta. The time spent in the Mobile Riverine Force were special days and nights, spent with special people, both Army and Navy. I hold my head high and am very proud of my service and the contributions of all the men who also served. BRAVO ZULU! Would love to hear from any shipmates who may remember me, or who just want to say "hello."

NAME = YNCM Edward Q. Castle, USN (Ret.) <EMAIL = eqcastle[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = COMRIVFLOT ONE STAFF
BASEs or LOCATIONS= USS BENEWAH, USS COLLETON, AND DONG TAM
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3/68 - 3/69
FROM WHERE = Terrytown, , LA
REFFERED By = Mobile Riverine Force Association (www.mrfa.org)
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Record 1789
As a u.s. army sargent, i flew on to the yrbm 20 and 21 several times. We supplied you both with your secure and non secure communication gear. I do appreciate the web sites on both crafts. If I can find the pictures I have from the air of both, I will send them to you. Bob Begley RVN 1970-1971

NAME = robert begley <EMAIL = r.d.begley[ at ]worldnet.att.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 176th signal company
BASEs or LOCATIONS= long xuyen
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70-71
FROM WHERE = port murray, nj
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Record 1788
WOW! Does this bring back some memories! I was a QM2 on LCU 1485 in 1967-68. I clearly remember April 30, 1968 when we were ambushed by NVA regulars on the Cua Viet up in I Corps. We were in convoy wiht LCU 1477 which took the first B-40's. They took out most of the crew. Our boat received multiple hits but only minor injuries. As a result, our craftmaster and I believe one other sailor on the 1477 both received Silver Stars. Looking back, though, the "fun" times outweighed the bad. Our boat made McHales Navy look tame! How we ever survided, I'll never know. Wouldn't want to do it again, but sure don't regret it.

NAME = Tom Brabeck
WEB SITE = tombrabeck.com
<EMAIL = tbrabeck[ at ]cwnet.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCU 1485, Assault Craft Div 12
BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA DaNang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-1968
FROM WHERE = Dana Point, CA
REFFERED By = surfing
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Record 1787
Dam fine job on your web site! Lookin for some old friends and new ones stationed where I was while in country. Can't even find the words to tell you how much I enjoy this site! Lookin for Charlie Gaspard, Ken Thomas, and a guy named Cummings we called him "Bert" and all the other guys that I severed with over there. Have found some thanks to you guys ande I really thank you for that!

NAME = Chuck Thompson <EMAIL = chuckt[ at ]worldlinkisp.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM21, YR71, YFU57,
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Anapolis Hotel, Nau Bei, Tan Chau, An Thoi
YEARs in VIETNAM = 4/71 - 4/72
FROM WHERE = Lisbon, OH
REFFERED By = Surfin for some old memories!
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Thank you for such a useful and informative website.

NAME = Istabnbul Accommodation
WEB SITE = http://www.istanbulambassadorhotel.com

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Record 1786
To all the men that went to Vietnan WELCOME HOME some of you know me. I was on LCU 1477, I just recevier the Silver Star. Only 35 years late Better late than never. And two purple Heart. got those before I left Vietnan Ron Boal BM3

NAME = Ron Boal <EMAIL = rbadbull[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCU 1477
BASEs or LOCATIONS= I core
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
FROM WHERE = San Diego , Ca
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Record 1785
I worked with all the boats in Market Time and Sealords and got to go on many missions throughout my tour in 3 Corps. I have some GREAT memories of the guys on the boats. I was one of the voices of "Sepia"

NAME = Keith Marley <EMAIL = marleynj01[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = CSC Vung Tau, 3CZA
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1971
FROM WHERE = Prospect, NY
REFFERED By = surfing
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Record 1784
Served on the YRBM-18 from July 68 to Spring of 69 then transfered over to the YRBM-21 atayed there until July of 1969. Worked as a baker and storekeeper on both YRBM's and helped set up base camps for the PBR's. These were River Divisions 534 & 535, on the Mekong/Han Long rivers.

NAME = William Robison <EMAIL = wrr999[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-21
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Delta
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Dallas, Tx
REFFERED By = Found on internet
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Record 1783
As helmsman(RD3) of PCF-38 I was part of the first 3 swifts to transit (Bernique's Creek) Vinh Te canal to the Bassac. Then down river to Rocket Alley which we transited to Rach Gia. Then Rach Gia via canal(with horse shoe in it)north to Ha Tien and back to salt water. All the fireworks was at the first big bend east of Ha Tien. The officers were all called to Saigon to tell our version of the 100's of innocent Cambodians and children (8 VC Kia's) we did in. Not a shot was fired by us the rest of the three days(except for a few large birds that flushed at the wrong time). Remember watching the bullets splashing toward us in the water as we went down the Bassac and weren't allow to fire back(friendly village)was unforgetable. Everywhere from HaTien south was a free fire zone(except a couple of green beret outposts) so that(Bassac) was disturbing to us.The three days was very nerve-wracking but actually far less damaging to us as were other places/days/patrols. Got wounded off Nam Can in March 69 and eventually got lost in the navy hospital paperwork and ended up on a destroyer out of Mayport,FL. Many other hairy raids fit in between the first trip east to the Bassac and my last raid near Nam Can in March 69. You've got a great site here. THANK YOU.

NAME = Greg Cybulski <EMAIL = http://www.bucicy[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PCF's 92 & 38
BASEs or LOCATIONS= CosDiv 11
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1/68 -3/69
FROM WHERE = Columbus, Oh
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Record 1782
I was a us naval advisor assigned to macv headguarter saigon in 1971 till 1972. I was Clases RC171 in Mare island ca. I retired from the Navy in 1978 AS a chief boatswainmate. Iam looking for my old classmates of that school.

NAME = Richard Mortimore <EMAIL = saseborm[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval advisor
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Chu Mau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1971-1972
FROM WHERE = riverside, ca
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Record 1781
I was a us naval advisor assigned to macv headguarter saigon in 1971 till 1972. I was Clases RC171 in Mare island ca. I retired from the Navy in 1978 AS a chief boatswainmate.

NAME = Richard Mortimore <EMAIL = saseborm[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval advisor
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Chu Mau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1971-1972
FROM WHERE = riverside, ca
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Record 1780
i was a bm3 . started out as crew member and then became a boat captain

NAME = chuck goff <EMAIL = lbchuck[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = riv div 543
BASEs or LOCATIONS= cat lo/nha ba
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1965-67
FROM WHERE = fresno, cal
REFFERED By = surfed in
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Record 1779
I'm an Army chaplain, but my mentor and still a hero was Joe Miser, a cousin who died a few years ago. He mentioned My Tho as one of the places he served in the PBR fleet, and I'm looking for someone who can tell me more about his service. Thanks, guys, for all that you did.

NAME = Chaplain (MAJ) Howard Lucas <EMAIL = lucashw[ at ]bragg.army.mil>
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Record 1778
While on the USS Union we took supplies into Da Nang and Cam Ron Bay,after 2 west pacs volunteered for Swift Boats. I saw them in Da Nang,My orders came thru and I went to Mare Island For S.E.R.E training. Then off to Dong Tam and Task Force 117 River Division 132. They blew up the baracks our first nite in Dong Tam.I believe it was March 69.They took my Friend from S.E.R.E. training and put him on an ASPB as an Engineman until his boat was ready.I never saw him after that as the ASPB hit a mine and he was Killed.He was from California,and one hell of a nice guy. I have been to the wall to see him a couple times,also I rode in Rolling Thunder 4 years ago. What a feeling that was we must never forget our MIA-POW's. Would like to here from Riv Div 132 River Rats.

NAME = Dean Conaway <EMAIL = dconaway[ at ]triton.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Union,Riv Div 132,Tango-16 engineman
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Dong Tam, up and down the rivers. On the Cambodian border
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-70
FROM WHERE = Bridgman, MI.
REFFERED By = Found by accident
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Record 1777
forward gunner on 98 for 2 months then was made boat caption of pbr 109. Pbr 109 was damaged in giant slingshot and i got pbr 105. 105 was damaged and i was given pbr 32. Pbr 32 sank at the pier. I was given back 105 and kept it until i left nam

NAME = A.R Dismuke <EMAIL = sonnydismuke[ at ]earthlink.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 531 pbr 105,98,32,109
YEARs in VIETNAM = 4-69 4-70
FROM WHERE = Elkhart , IN
REFFERED By = earthlink
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Record 1776
Memories a little vague, but was at Tan My when we closed the base down.... With L. Tullo ~ J. Fodor ~Greg Willoughby. Wonder what they are doing now

NAME = Vince Reliuga
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha Be ~ Phu Bai ~ Tan My
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2
FROM WHERE = Detroit , Mich
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Record 1775
I was part of a small group of "advisers" assigned to Beach Support Unit 1 stationed at a tiny base about 8 miles from "Soncha" a villiage across the city of Danang, and about 5 miles from the Danang River The villiage was located below Marble Mountain and past China Beach. All of us were volounteers. We operated PT boats and PCF (Patrol Craft Fast. Two of the PT boats were of alumunimum construction, WWII vintage. The rest were of "modern" Honduran mahogany construction with twin DELTIC (British) engines. I was an ET-3 My duffel bag was stolen from storage on a subesequent overseas assignment. I lost what few pictures I had taken during my South Viet Nam tour. I would appreciate contact from anyone having pictures of the base, boats, or personnel who were also there during that periond.

NAME = Oscar H. Rivera <EMAIL = nwfa57b[ at ]surfside.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Beach Support Unit 1
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1964, 1966
FROM WHERE = Calexico, , Ca.
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Record 1774
Looking for old shipmates. Greatest time of my life.

NAME = Raymond E. Johnson <EMAIL = rayjohnson850[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = U.S.S. Epping Forest MCS 7
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Sasebo, Japan
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1964-67
FROM WHERE = Columbus, Oh
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Record 1773
i was in veitnam 69/70 looking for anyone that was there.

NAME = virgil shelton <EMAIL = vsmokeybutt[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 5/42 arty
BASEs or LOCATIONS= camp bearcat veitnam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69/70
FROM WHERE = clarksville, tn.
REFFERED By = just surfing net
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Record 1772
I am a Army and I in vietnam Mugu

NAME = mugu <EMAIL = mugu[ at ]mugu.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 1596 vt
BASEs or LOCATIONS= vitnam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1912-1970
FROM WHERE = london, -
Record 1771
Great site.. looking for brothers from IUWG unit 3 or any from NAG-Saigon (ComNavForV,small boat school,Sea Cobras)

NAME = Ron Schneider <EMAIL = vietnamsailor1969[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = U.S.S.McCaffery(DD860),I.U.W.G-1unit 3.N.A.G.
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Oui Nhon. Saigon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67.69-71
FROM WHERE = Pawnee, Ill.
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Record 1770
I'm Wesley Davis I reported on board the Uss Terrell Cty Lst 1157 in 1966 I was in deck department until I was moved to Supply but while in deck department I was called upon one night to go above deck and help secure back down one of our small crafts that had come loose while securing the boat back down I was hit in the head by a large cable and sustained a cut to the left ear and head in which I had to have 22 stitches put in.If anyone remembers this please contact me by letter stating the incident at 275 South 12th street Wytheville Virginia 24382. Some of the people that I remember who would know this is 3rd class Petty officer Maddalone,2nd class Petty officer B.J. 1st class Petty officer Laythower,seamon Ray Meeks,seamon Rogers,seamon Cofelt,seamon Reed, seamon Jack Saunders.If any of you guys read this and remember what happen that night when I sustained this injury please contact me by letter at the address mentioned above or you may call me at 1-276-223-1393. To anyone who was on the Jennings Cty Lst 846 who remembers Wesley Davis and the sugary that I had aboard that ship or anything that took place while on that ship before it caught fire and burned right off the Cambodian border please send a letter to me or call me at the address and phone number listed above. I hope the Doctor who was on the ship will see this and get in touch but it would be nice to hear from any of you guys. Thanks Wesley Davis Shipserviceman 2nd class

NAME = Wesley Davis
WEB SITE = none
<EMAIL = strawberries24382[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Terrell Cty LST 1157 also Jennings Cty LST 846
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Yokouska Japan Jennings Cty Viet-Nam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966-1970
FROM WHERE = Rural Retreat, Va
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Record 1769
Great site, lots of great pictures. I remember the Delta Hilton as the first yrbm I worked off of, probably starting 11/69. I was on pcf's. I recall that before going there had a briefing in Sa Dec, we were told that the yrbm's were converted from WWII oil tankers call 'lighters'. Still remember the steak and lobster barbecuse on Sundays. We were on 60 hr patrols and returned to yrbm every third night for a real meal and watched a movie. Slept on our boats though, didn't like boat crew's quarters, think they were below the waterline.

NAME = Jim Madden <EMAIL = jim_madden[ at ]cyborg.cob>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = CosDiv 14 & 13
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cam Rahn, Sa Dec, yrbm's in delta
YEARs in VIETNAM = 8/69-8/70
FROM WHERE = Chicago, IL
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Record 1768
I find your website brings back memories. I wasn't Brown Water Navy I actually was in the SeaBees and was attached to NSA Road Patrol Danang. I search these websites for any contact with some of the CAC/3 Marines I used to hang with. Keep up the good work for your fellow brothers who served so proudly.

NAME = Ryan Moore <EMAIL = RyMor[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Danang Road Patrol
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Camp Tien Sha
YEARs in VIETNAM = 10/66 - 9/67
FROM WHERE = Ogden, Ut
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Record 1767
Was commasary storkeeper for the YRBM 18 and 21.

NAME = William Robison <EMAIL = wrr999[ at ]sbcglobal.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-18 YRBM-21
BASEs or LOCATIONS= MY THO
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Akron, Ohio
REFFERED By = Yahoo
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Record 1766
I was stationed in Dong Tam as an advisor to the Luc Luong Thuy Bo 211 (A Vietnamese Combined Task Force)in 1971.

NAME = Paul Mortensen <EMAIL = pmortensen[ at ]state.pa.us>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval Advisory Team 80 and Naval Advisory Team 35
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Dong Tam and Nha Trang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2/70 to 9/72
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Record 1765
HI,NAF CAM RAHN BAY DET TAN SON NHUT ADRAN,NITE CHECK

NAME = ARNEMANN,CHARLES A. <EMAIL = ARNEMANN6742[ at ]AOL.COM>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = AIRCOFAT
BASEs or LOCATIONS= TAN SON NHUT
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70
FROM WHERE = NEW ORLEANS, LA
REFFERED By = SELF
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Record 1764
I was on the YFU51 at Nha Be I would like to try and find a photo but so far nothing... Any help would be greatly appreciated... Thanks to you guys I have found the beloved "LAST CHANCE" %#[ at ]$#%$&*^%$#[ at ] ;-)and the YRBM21 but there are still gaps like the name or number of the boat that was about 1/4 mile from the 21 going towards Tan Chau Army base. The same night the 21 got hit I remember hearing that 2 misiles were fired into the army base by mistake... Can anyone verify that? Lots of questions from me brothers!!! Peace and WELCOME HOME! Chuck Thompson P O BOX 112 Superior, AZ 85273

NAME = Chuck Thompson <EMAIL = chuckt[ at ]worldlinkisp.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Anapolis Hotel, YRBM21, YR71, YFU51
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Siagon, Nha Be, Tan Chau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1
FROM WHERE = 4/71-4/72, AZ
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Record 1763
interesting site...I wasn't in your War.

NAME = Frank G. Savino <EMAIL = fs13034[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Sierra AD-18
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Norfolk,VA
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Record 1762
looking foir anyone that served in naval support activity sadec, would love to hear from anyone thanks

NAME = ron jaycox <EMAIL = jrjaycox[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = naval support activity
BASEs or LOCATIONS= sadec delta
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967 to 1968
FROM WHERE = st.louis, missouri
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Record 1761
I've not heard anyone mention "Irag". I think most Americans would like to see Saddam blown out of the water, however, I have mixed feelings on war . . . would this be another Vietnam where thousands of young men would loose their lives in vain or could we be effective in stopping terrorism throughout the world?

NAME = Kent C. Smith "Smitty" <EMAIL = kcarlsmi[ at ]charter.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-16
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Chou Doc
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = St. Charles, MO
REFFERED By = frequent visitor to site
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Record 1760

Hello, I am Sanjir from India. I am Nevada at Uinversity of where I am study physics with my friend Manish Jain. We go to night clubs and afterwards surf Internet. We enjoy your website much. Thank you.



NAME = Sanjir Mahit <EMAIL = sanjirm[ at ]unlv.edu>
FROM WHERE = Las Vegas, Nevada
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Record 1759
Still looking for other original advisors of RID-42. We turned over 16 boats to the VNN about April, 1970 and then served as their advisors guarding the Cambodian border. Water-borne guardpost--what a concept. Put yourself in harm's way and hope to survive. But I can't forget the steak and beer. They often couldn't get us a water buffalo, but could bring in a pallet of beer. Go figure.

NAME = ex-LT Charles T. (Tom) Hardy, USN <EMAIL = tomhardy[ at ]columbus.rr.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RID-42, RAID-73, USS Benewah
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Chau Doc, Vinh Long, Vinh Te Canal, Dong Tam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970-1971
FROM WHERE = Galion, Ohio
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Record 1758
Worked in the Carpender shop at Catlo repairing shot up PBRs and PCFs and MAA force. Fiberglass shop at Nah Be. Lots of memories good and bad. Focus on the good go on with life.

NAME = John F. Conley <EMAIL = jconley[ at ]woh.rr.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NAS Siagon
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cat Lo Nha Be
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70-71
FROM WHERE = Lima, Ohio
REFFERED By = Surfing
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Record 1757
i was in nha trang vietnam 1966to1967 serving with inshore undersea warfaregroup four. i also am a plank owner of the uss belknap dlg 26 based out of norfolk vir. i was on the uss yosemite ad 19 from 1960 1964 i left the navy a bm2 would appreciate hearing from anyone who remembers me or was at any of these places thanks paul barry killinger

NAME = PAUL B KILLINGER <EMAIL = PKILLINGER[ at ]EARTHLINK.NET>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = nha trang vietnam 1966to1967 also plankowner uss belknap dlg 29 also uss yosemite 1960 to 1964
BASEs or LOCATIONS= nha trang vietnam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966 1967
FROM WHERE = shippensburg, pa
REFFERED By = paul killinger
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Record 1756
Just found your site. Served in the Nam from Jan, 69 -Jan 70. Was assigned to PFC 13, and the latter part of my tour I was MAA at DaNang Camp Ten Sha Annex. Ran alot of mission on th Cua Di Rive south of DaNang. Our orignal boat crew had a reunion about four years ago . Lt. Morton Hodgens III, RD2 Charles Russell, BM3 Barry Whitesel, and myself GMG2 Tommy Francis. We had not talk to each other since we left the Nam in Jan of 1970. I found these men through the SBA and contacted them on Thanksgiving. I would recomend everyone to try to find their Boat mates it was very healing. Hope to hear from some of the Swiftee's that was there during our tour 1969-70. Great Site, Tommy

NAME = Tommy L. Francis (1SGT Ret) GMG2 <EMAIL = http://tfranctis[ at ]cei.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PCF 13 CosDiv 12, time in Chu La
YEARs in VIETNAM = Jan. 69 to Jan 70
FROM WHERE = Lavaca, Ar
REFFERED By = Member SBA
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Record 1755
Just happen upon your site, Great to read some of the stories. Our boat members, Lt. Morton Hodgens III, RD2 Charles Russell, BM3 Barry Whitesell, Had a reunion of our own three years ago. Very teary! We had a great time talkng over old times. The great part about it we had not talk to each other since we left the Nam. be great to hear from all the swiftee's.

NAME = Tommy L. Francis (1SGT Ret) GMG2 <EMAIL = tfranctis[ at ]cei.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PCF 13 CosDiv 12, time in Chu La
YEARs in VIETNAM = Jan. 69 to Jan 70
FROM WHERE = Lavaca, Ar
REFFERED By = Member SBA
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Record 1754
Drove RT's at Tien Shau ramp for 6 months unloadind ammo and supplies off of LDT's. Took over the ramp's radio for the next 6 months, 12 on and 12 off 7 days a week. Work for 12 drink and get high for 6 and sleep for 6. What a life. After that served 3 6 months re-ups teaching English to RVN navel cadets and worked in Admiral Z's office as a Yeoman. Returned home on a medvac when a sapper blew up our hotel.

NAME = Mark Marcey <EMAIL = mark.marcey[ at ]saralee.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = never on a ship
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Camp Tien Shau/Saigon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1971
FROM WHERE = Clemmons, NC
REFFERED By = web search
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Record 1753
this is a great site i remember accedently dropping our crews laundry overboard into the ham luong river

NAME = bill bevington <EMAIL = deerrings[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = uss st francis river lsmr 525
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966 1969
FROM WHERE = franklin, pa
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Record 1752
I was in vietnam from Jan 67 to Jan 68. Iwas a boat coxswan on a mike6 made in to afire and salvage boat.I tied up at tien sha ramp most of the time.I had to make runs to chuLai,DangHa and Hue. I Retired from the navy Jan 1974.

NAME = K.Dale Hunt <EMAIL = hunt1991[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Fire and salvage boat
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Port services N.S.A Danang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-1968
FROM WHERE = Pensacola , FL.
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Record 1751
I served as the Hospital Corpsman on the USS Hampshire County, LST-819 from October 1967 to October 1968 when I was detached to the 1st Marine Division. We spent a few months on Market Time Patrol in late 1967. Then we hauled ammo to Cua Viet just south of the DMZ.

NAME = James T. Smith, Sr. <EMAIL = smith[ at ]tarleton.edu>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Hampshire County, LST-819
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
TX
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Record 1750
Bravo Zulu on the site.Would like to hear from anyone that served in Qui Nhon during 66-67.

NAME = Larry McClintick EMC USN(ret) <EMAIL = juanita[ at ]mcclintick.org>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PCF DIV.105 Coastal Div.15
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Qui Nhon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66-67
FROM WHERE = Belleville, IL
REFFERED By = Surfed in
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Record 1749
was at nsad qui nhon may 1970 to october 1970. work in post office during the day and night watch.

NAME = robert anderson <EMAIL = rjandson[ at ]rrv.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = nsad qui nhon
BASEs or LOCATIONS= qui nhon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970
FROM WHERE = crookston, mn
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Record 1748
Hey guys...first, a heart felt thank you to all of you who served our country and served it well !!! I'm trying to research the service of EM2c Robert Allan Miller who I believe served with IUWG-1 in Vietnam, specifically at Cat LO. I have reason to believe that he may have been WIA on December 15, 1969. Does anyone remember EM2c Miller and/or know of any actions that occurred on that date ?? Any help would be much appreciated !!! Thank you again... Thanks for your time... Victor J. Doylida

NAME = Vic Doylida <EMAIL = doylidav[ at ]oceusa.com>
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Record 1747
Just surfing on a snowy day for refereces to 221st/shotgun: i was shotgun 41,43, cougar 10 in oct 70-71 during vietnamification. guess it seems appropriate that the only references i found were on a navy site.........fired lot of navy gunfire, flew cover on mikes /heavies,quite a few seal ops. flew u-minh/nam can/solid anchor and song ong doc. See one other shotgun registered, so thought I'd give it a try to see if there are others out there.........when listing under army aviation, it seems we dont exist.

NAME = Bruce Solberg <EMAIL = bjslbrg[ at ]netnet.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 221st Rac, MACV team 80, 69, cougar 10
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Ca Mau, Vinh Long, Vi Tahn
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970-71
FROM WHERE = Green bay , wi
REFFERED By = surfing
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Record 1746
After a few months in Cholon as the Nav type desk rep,was assigned as Ops/asst OinC at Cat Lo. WasOinC after Cdr. Lanphear was invited to leave. Great duty station. Had a cracker jack repair team and inovative personnel. Warrent officer Steve Cherry was the man for cumshaw. We even put in a tennis court. Retired in 80 and now in Az. Have lots of slides of that facility if Kent can use or wants them..

NAME = Carl Cathey <EMAIL = Dandpcathey[ at ]aol.com>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA Det Cat Lo
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Tucson, Az
REFFERED By = surfed in
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Record 1745
Served as HM from Norfolk till day after Christmas. I have been in contact with Alan Cox and he is putting to gether a reunion. Please contact me

NAME = William Poindexter <EMAIL = poindexter16[ at ]cox.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Chesterfield Cty (LST-551)
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966
FROM WHERE = Chula Vista, CA
REFFERED By = Search
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Record 1744
AIRCOFAT,.

NAME = CRNEMANN,CHARLES A <EMAIL = ARNEMANN6742[ at ]AOL.COM>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NAF CAM BAY DET. TAN SON HHUT
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70
FROM WHERE = NEW ORLEANS, LA
REFFERED By = SELF
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Record 1743
43 I was stationed on the Uss Cohoes ANL-78 as a ENFN then EN3 From Feb.1969 until Mar.1970. At that time EN1 Earl Drolsagen was in charge of the main engine rm. I left in 1970 only to return to the Nam in Sept of 1972 onboard the Uss St Louis LKA-116. I stayed in the Navy until I retired in 1992 as a Senior Chief Engineman. I'm looking for Earl Drolsagen, or any of my old shipmates.

NAME = Thomas J. Carpino Jr. <EMAIL = srchief[ at ]uci.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Uss Cohoes ANL-78 & Uss St. Louis LKA-116
BASEs or LOCATIONS= I-Corp & Siagon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2/69-3/70,72
FROM WHERE = Union, OR
REFFERED By = Just surfed in
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Record 1742
WORKED ON HATCH TEAMS IN DANANG HARBOR AS A CARGO HUMPER AND WINCH OPERATOR....UNLOADED A TON OF LIBERTY AND VICTORY SHIPS...GOOD TO BE HOME!!!

NAME = Allen Atchley <EMAIL = janulan[ at ]pacbell.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA DANANG
BASEs or LOCATIONS= CAMP TIEN SHA---HARBOR APPLES
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966-1967
FROM WHERE = FRESNO, CA
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Record 1741
Korea, Supplied Army Rangers behind the lines with a Whale Boat. Food, Water and Ammo.

NAME = Lee Roy Canupp Jr. BM3 <EMAIL = leecanupp[ at ]worldnet.att.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = U.S.S. Astoria (CL90), Tillamook (ATA192) Los Angeles (CA135), Newport News (CA148)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Long Beach,Ca., Kodiak,Alaska., Norfolk, Va.,
YEARs in VIETNAM = Never
FROM WHERE = Lakeland, Fl.
REFFERED By = Chief of Naval Operations
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Record 1740
I was in charge of turret #2(8 inch guns) upper shell deck & powder magazines while in Viet Nam..

NAME = Robert Jones <EMAIL = viper1346[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Newport News CA148
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tonkin Gulf
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967/1968
FROM WHERE = Duncan, Ok
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Record 1739
GREAT SITE I'VE BEEN DIGGEN UP A LOT OF GOOD PICTURES TO INSTALL ON THE NET ABOUT THE 532 66 & 67 HAVE FORGOTEN NAMES OF SOME OF THE GUYS GUY ROBINSON HAS HELP WITH SOME BUT I NEED MORE HELP EMAIL DOES ANYONE HAVE A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL MEMBER OF THE 532 THE LIST OF ALL COULDN'T BE THAT LONG ??? 1966 TO 1969 WOULD LIKE A PICTURE OF THE CLASS OF 1966 MARE ISLAND GRADUITES ANYONE HAVE ONE OF THEM ??? FRIENDS ALWAYS JERRY RONINETT

NAME = JERRY ROBINETT <EMAIL = ROBINETTS[ at ]AOL.COM>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RIVER DIVISION 53 SECTION 532 BOAT # 124
BASEs or LOCATIONS= MYTHO , MEKONG DELTA SOUTH VIETMAN
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966 TO 1967
FROM WHERE = ST LOUIS, MO
REFFERED By = GUY ROBINSON
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Record 1738
In and out of viet nam from Mar 65 and medvic march 68. looking for fellow shipmates who served on the LCU 1500 and 1476. We were hit 28 feb 1968 and LCU 1500 was totaly destoryed one year later 27 feb 1969

NAME = eagle marlin p <EMAIL = jett[ at ]futura.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Assult craft Div 11 ACU 1 LCU 1476 LCU 1500 mike 6 and 8
BASEs or LOCATIONS= coronado CA and Danang viet nam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 65 to 68
FROM WHERE = Beebe, ar
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Record 1737
I'm trying to locate a USN with the first name Brooks

NAME = Brooks <EMAIL = gentlehawk[ at ]aol.com>
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66-68
FL
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Record 1736
Cool site! I'll be back! Thank you! Ice Cream Lover

NAME = Ice Cream Lover
WEB SITE = http://www.1-800-espresso.com
<EMAIL = vital[ at ]promotionstat.com>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= LIBERTYVILLE, IL
FROM WHERE = LIBERTYVILLE, IL

Record 1735
Was the ops/OinC. Wonder if the "o" club we started was ever finished? Would like to catch up with Bosn Cherry..

NAME = Carl Cathey <EMAIL = Dandpcathey[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Det Cat Lo
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Tucson, Az
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Record 1734
I was the ALO/FAC at Rach Ghia when the Navylost a swift boat to a boobytrapped viet cong flag. Participated in the rescue operation of the survivors.

NAME = Glenn Bremenkamp
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966
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Record 1733
I DONT HAVE MUCH TO SAY JUST E MAIL IF YOU KNOW ME

NAME = radie.l.harbour en 1 ret usnI <EMAIL = harbourradie[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = pbr boat 98 section 531
BASEs or LOCATIONS= my tho vietnam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66 67
FROM WHERE = us, ar
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Record 1732
Does anyone have any ideas to help me find my husband? Both he and I compiled all of his personal information in the event of this happening. He has been missing since Sept 2002 from our home. I promised him if this happened I would find him, but I have tried Missing Persons with the police, I have tried searching for him street by street, I have posted on lots of sites, I have people on the street tring to help me. I ran a SSN check with no results on him. Please help us, it is very important. Thank you, Cindie Cook

NAME = Cindie Cook <EMAIL = coriginals[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = husband on various carriers including USS Forrestal
BASEs or LOCATIONS= various
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1964-1968
FROM WHERE = Memphis,TN, TN
REFFERED By = I have been here, keep losing my posting
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Record 1731
I signed in once before but my e-mail has changed. My dad was CO of the base in 69 and 70. He died of acute myelogenous leukemia, and we have wondered about the Agent Orange connection. He died in 91 and was told at the time that there was no connection. I wonder. Wonderful website. We lived in Subic Bay 62-64, and I remember my dad's ship having to leave port suddenly, during the first week of my senior year in high school in Subic. I don't know exactly where they went but it was "Viet Nam" related.

NAME = K.Kathleen Stacey <EMAIL = doggies3[ at ]midsouth.rr.com>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= CO of the base at Nha Be
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69 and part of 70
FROM WHERE = Germantown, TN
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Record 1730
this is a correction of date of first attact that killed my CO willam fitzgerald,it was in 8/67 would like to here from guinn,harry, L pearman and tony williams,don't know if they made it out of nam or what I was sent up to nsad junk base after attact,was staying at the MAA house.

NAME = Dennis J O'Leary <EMAIL = Degonzo[ at ]mpdu.com>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSAD Chu LAI junk base NAG
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-69
FROM WHERE = durham, maine
REFFERED By = just looking
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Record 1729
Any one remember the attact on the junk base on 8-68 in chu lai when LT FITGERALD W.was killed would like to here from Willams and pearman,been wondering if you guys made it.also in july in chu lai of the VC trawler that never made it to where it was going a group of Korean Marines and myself were almost killed when the trawler ran aground from stray rounds from the river boats,what a time.

NAME = Dennis J O'Leary-Boe- <EMAIL = degonzo[ at ]mpdu.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSAD Chu Lai junk force base-NAG
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Chu Lai
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-69
maine
REFFERED By = surfing
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Record 1728
our boat was anchored in the mouth of the cua-tiet river entering the delta.It being to late to continue to our home port after delivering much needed supplies to the base camp at dong-tam. Darkness was quickly approching so we anchored . Fotunately a PBR. approched -boarded and informed us that the V.C. probably would try to cross at the very same place we would be at that point in the river. Needless to say we were under way in a matter of moments. No sooner than we were under way the flashes started,coming from both sides of the shore. The men on those boats--{2} rose to the occasion their guns blazing charged into the valley of death. It is unknown to us if they all got out of there in one piece-we all prayed that they did. My thanks go's out to the men of the Brown Water Navy for not only saving us that night,but also for sending me home in one piece------------THANK-YOUand I Love you my Brothers. heavy boat co.-john Pufpaff

NAME = john pufpaff <EMAIL = pufpaff.[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCU 1501
BASEs or LOCATIONS= vung-tau-delta region
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66-67
FROM WHERE = buffalo, ny
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Record 1727
Served aboard USS Pickaway as EN3 from 65 to 66. Served aboard Swifts at Cam Rahn with Donald Armstrong LtJg OINC,Coleman BM2, Ralph Yoney BM and ? Too many years and too much loss of memory. Lots of steak and chicken for dinner and hard boiled eggs with mayo while on night patrol. But never any ice cream, except for what we could swap from a DD while based in Cua Viet and that only happened once.

NAME = Greg Dunacusky <EMAIL = gregdunacusky[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Pickaway APA222 PCF's
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cam Rahn Bay & Cua Viet
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66/67
FROM WHERE = Conshohocken, Pa
REFFERED By = surfed in
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Record 1726
This brought back many menories of my sleepless nights in mortor city, I must say, I never regretted one moment.

NAME = Willie M. Brown ETC Ret. <EMAIL = willie.m.brown[ at ]verizon.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval Advisor Group
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Dong Tam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-68
FROM WHERE = Pensacola, FL
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Record 1725
Looking for information on the LARC unit and any fellow crew members. I was a BM3. The only reference I have been able to find is a couple of pictures on the hawley an a brief mention that "Marines" used LARC's to escort LCU on the river?

NAME = Ernest Frankenberg <EMAIL = ernief2[ at ]blomand.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LARC
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Dong Ha Cua Viet River
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66-67
FROM WHERE = Bulls Gap, Tennessee
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Record 1724
I was the senior advisor at Coastal Group 34 from May 71 until we pulled out in Dec 71. I was then at Cat Lo doing various jobs including going back out on patrol. I would love to hear from other guys who were there at the same time.

NAME = E. J. Gibson <EMAIL = ethangibson[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Coastal Group 34, 3rd Coastal Zone
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cat Lo, Vung Tau, Kien Hoa
YEARs in VIETNAM = 71-72
CO
REFFERED By = Surfed in
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Record 1723
I was a CYN3 in the com shack aboard APL-55. Call sign Spike 55. Lt. Mel Schantz was the CO. Looking for anyone that remembers me. Like to hear from anyone aboard at that time. I have enjoyed this site very much.

NAME = Marshall Munns <EMAIL = munns4144[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-18 (APL-55)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Mekong Deltal Region - Don Tam My Tho Vung Tau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-1968
FROM WHERE = Raleigh, North Carolina
REFFERED By = Surfing the Net
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Record 1722
I WAS ONE OF THE ARMY GUYS AT MARKET TIME THAT RAN THE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE AND MAINTAINED THE BASE PHONE LINES UNTIL THE EXCHANGE WAS REMOVED AND A CABLE WAS INSTALLED TO THE ARMY SIDE. I ALSO WORKED AS A LIFE GUARD ON THE BEACH WHEN YOU HAD YOUR PARTYS.......

NAME = GEORGE GOSS <EMAIL = emi84001[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = army signal corps
BASEs or LOCATIONS= market time
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68/69
FROM WHERE = LA HABRA, CA
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Record 1721
great site. I enjoyed reading accounts of SOD in '70 D. Stokes Gunner, Seawolf Det 6, '70 SOD

NAME = D. Stokes, Sr <EMAIL = rockinidrancho[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Seawolf Det 6 SOD
BASEs or LOCATIONS= SOD, Binh Thuy
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3
NM
REFFERED By = Surfed in
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Record 1720
The years have taken their toll and I can't remember names but would like to hear from any of the guys from Riv Div 594. We started in Nah Be and headed to "Operation Giant Slingshot" on the Vam Co Dong & Vam Co Tay rivers. Have enjoyed the site!

NAME = JO3 Tom Carnes <EMAIL = RPMTCC[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RivDiv 594
BASEs or LOCATIONS= from Nah Bey to the Parrot's Beak
YEARs in VIETNAM = 12/68-12/69
FROM WHERE = Medford, Or
REFFERED By = Surfed in
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Record 17
Searching for Christopher Lee Cook, missing since Sept 14, 2002 from Memphis,TN. age:55 height:5'11" weight:135-140lbs distinguishing marks:navy tattoo on r arm of eagle on anchor with USN underneath. Large gray mustache. Very thin. Wellspoken. Originally from California, but lived in Memphis, TN on and off for the past 10 years. His family is extremely concerned for his safety and wellbeing. Please contact us if you have any knowledge of him or his whereabouts. email coriginals[ at ]hotmail.com Thank you, Cindie and Shelby, his family

NAME = Cindie Cook <EMAIL = coriginals[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = husband on USS Forrestal
BASEs or LOCATIONS= various location
YEARs in VIETNAM = 4
FROM WHERE = Memphis, TN
REFFERED By = searching for help
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Record 1719
don't have web site or email that can be used but would like to here from any of the guys who served in acu 1 or crew members lcu 1617 old smokie or lcu 1620 lcu 1624 please write me john spilker 7841 gardner rd georgetown ohio 45121 or call 937-444-2551 work # off on tuesday and sunday call any other time

NAME = spilker john e
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = assualt craft unit one
BASEs or LOCATIONS= coronado / da nang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967/1968
FROM WHERE = cincinnati, ohio
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Record 1718
Did turnarounds off of the DMZ, cambodia to china lake. any one rember that white cutter?

NAME = merle hunsaker <EMAIL = unclemerle[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USCGC OWASCO WHEC-39
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang CamronBay
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Norman , okla
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Record 1717
Searching for Christopher Lee Cook, age 55, born Oct 13, 1947. Missing from Memphis,TN since Sept 2002, 5'11",135-140lbs,large gray mustache, hard worker, wellspoken, rides a bicycle when possible,jeans, worktype clothing. His family is very concerned for his safety and wellbeing. If you have any information please email us at coriginals[ at ]hotmail.com

NAME = Cindie Cook <EMAIL = coriginals[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = husband on various carriers including USS Forrestal
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vietnam, locations unknown
YEARs in VIETNAM = 4
FROM WHERE = Memphis, Tn
REFFERED By = searching
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Record 1716
My name is Harold E Boyd (Gene), I served with the 9th Inf Div LRRP in 1968 and earlly 1969. I pulled a mission in late 1968, Dec 21 to be exact that involved a tango boat ( the ones that have the ramp that lets down in front) attached to the USS Bennawah (that may not be spelled right). The mission was an insertion onto Toy Son island, VC Island which ever you prefer, outside of Dong Tam in the Mekong Delta. There were two LRRP teams and a few navy people, I don't remember how many, and I would like to exchange e mails with any navy personnel that survived that mission. My name is Harold E Boyd my E Mail address is Hboyd56655[ at ]aol.com. Thanks much.

NAME = Gene Boyd <EMAIL = Hboyd56655[ at ]aol.com>
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968, 69
FROM WHERE = Dunlap, TN
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Record 1715
PAUL was right TRA CU in this web about the 139 boat was part of Sling shot, but thier is a tra cu on the Bassac river it's was home to CG36 a VNN junk unit

NAME = DAVID L CUPP ENC/RET. <EMAIL = dcupp7211[ at ]wideopenwest.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RIVSEC511,RIVDIV551,RIVDIV515, RPG58
BASEs or LOCATIONS= JUST about all of 4 and some of 3 AO
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66/68 & 69?71
FROM WHERE = COLUMBUS, OH
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Record 1714
Served out of Lighterage division, Naval Support, DaNang. Seeking info on any officers or enlisted. LTjg Hal Henry specifically. LTjg Robert Moinester, KIA during Tet Offensive. Lived at Camp Tien Sha, worked often out of White Elephant, DaNang.

NAME = Paul L. May <EMAIL = PMay[ at ]Empireequity.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Operations Division
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Naval Support Activity, DaNang
YEARs in VIETNAM = June, 66 - Sept, 68
FROM WHERE = Massapequa, NY
REFFERED By = a friend
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Record 1713
Whitehat Airlines also had C-117d #50823 working constantly during the time frame of my tour. Check earlier msg for specifics.

NAME = Gary Gale
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Record 1712
I have been reading the stories posted here since I ran across this site and put in an entry regarding my missing husband, Christopher Lee Cook, age 55, a few days ago. The memories and images of the men who post here have helped me understand PTSD somewhat...and what a bond you guys have...thank you. Mrs. Chris Cook

NAME = Cindie Cook <EMAIL = coriginals[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = My husband served on the USS Forrestal and other carriers
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1964-1968
FROM WHERE = Memphis, TN
REFFERED By = searching sites
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Record 1711
Looking for anyone that served with Delta Co. 1st Battalion 5th Marines in Vietnam. Check out www.delta15.com and www.vietnamheroes.com. Other Marines that have photos etc. they would like posted, are welcome to contact me also. Q

NAME = Q Madp
WEB SITE = http://www.delta15.com
<EMAIL = q[ at ]delta15.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = N/A
BASEs or LOCATIONS= N/A
YEARs in VIETNAM = N/A
FROM WHERE = Portland, OR
REFFERED By = Self
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Record 1710
Thanks for the memories. Anyone who served with me in 531 email me as I would like to know how your doing. Peace Bob

NAME = Robert LaBrode
WEB SITE = www.savoymountaingraphics.com
<EMAIL = peppi[ at ]vgernet.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Riv Div 531
BASEs or LOCATIONS= My Tho, Nah Be, USS Jennings Cty
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
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Record 1709
Served from July 1968 thru July 1969 at Binh Thuy. Was a BM2 at the time. Took LCM (Mike 8) to carry supplies into Giant Sling Shot in March, April, May 69. Had a few "scarry" times going through the Horse Shoe. Sam Smallage EMC(sp)was the boat officer. Last of the 2 fisted beer drinkers. Looking forward to hearing from people that may remember me from that time.

NAME = Roger Black <EMAIL = vbarge[ at ]cnap.navy.mil>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Saigon det Binh Thuy
YEARs in VIETNAM = 7/68 - 7/69
FROM WHERE = San Diego, Ca
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Record 1708
Became the plane captain for the station Skytrain, a C-117d, one of the finest R4D's ever built. Call Sign: Navy-124. We hauled the mail and extra parts and personnel in Support of Operation Market Time and Game Warden, throughout Vietnam and beyond. We supported Det TSN, aka Aircofat, and re-fueled there often, hoping to get a ham sammitch before Mammasan sold out, or that thievin' monkey, Sam got to it! We flew along with three other 117's, #'s 17270, 50780, 50801, and ours, 17124, built in 1938. The Danang Detachment had one also but I cannot remember the number, having never crewed on that one. That bunch kept to themselves, but we joined up one night in Cavite City, RP and partied like there was no tomorrow at Mammas Place. It's sad that the Navy pulled out of there in 1972. The Aircofat Legend was true, We got done what needed doing through determination, skill, guts, and individual commitment to the group effort. We kept those old planes and H-34's flying no matter what. Have a warm PBR, or a Carling's Black Label at 86 degrees, sometime and just reflect on what we accomplished. Nice Site!

NAME = Gary Gale
WEB SITE = www.roughneckcanvas.com

UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval Air Facility Cam Ranh Bay C117d Plane Captain
YEARs in VIETNAM = Sep69-70
FROM WHERE = California Delta, CA
REFFERED By = Just flew in.
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Record 1707
Anyone looking to hook up with me, please note the change in email address. Was at SOD in Oct '70. Have several pictures from Sa Dec, if anyone interested. I have scanned in all photos and can send them via email. GREAT SITE KEN!

NAME = Bruce Lindsay (Butch) <EMAIL = bclindsay[ at ]hotmail.com>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Sa Dec, Song Ong Doc, Binh Thuy, Nha Be, VNNSY, CNFV
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970-1972
FROM WHERE = Jacksonville, FL
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Record 1706
I would like to know more about my Grandfather Jack Horner, He was in Vietnam. He was an commander of a ship and was also on a sub. Is there any one who can tell me about him, if so email me at jamesspierce[ at ]hotmail.com

NAME = James Pierce <EMAIL = jamesspierce[ at ]hotmail.com>
Maryland
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Record 1705
WOUNDED JUL 16 1969 ON MANG THIT CANAL BETWEEN BASSAC AND MEKONG. FORWARD GUNNER KILLED GM2 BOB EASTON THAT DAY. LOOKING FOR EN1 SEEMAN WOUNDED IN SIAGON ANNAPOLIS HOTEL BOMBING JULY 1969 LATER BACK IN COUNTRY AND WOUNDED AGAIN ON A SPECOP TO NORTH VIETNAM. GREAT WEB SIGHT KEEP UP GOOD WORK.

NAME = Roger Lynch RMC(SS) <EMAIL = cpofboat[ at ]suscom.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RIVDIV 535, CTF116
BASEs or LOCATIONS= GARROT COUNTY, BEN THUY
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969/70
FROM WHERE = RED LION, PA
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Record 1704
I was a radio teletype operator, in support of team 60 which was attached to the 9th ARVN ID. I was there when the CB's constructed the PBR base and it became operational. What I remember about the "brown water navy" is that as soon as the swabbies came to town, the prices at the local "recreation center" doubled :)

NAME = Neil Cummins <EMAIL = nccummins[ at ]adelphia.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = MACV ADV Team #60
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Sadec (9th ARVN Inf. Div. HQ)
YEARs in VIETNAM = 8/65 -- 8/67
FROM WHERE = Palmdale, Calif.
REFFERED By = Surfed in
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Record 1703
Served on Tug boat in DaNang then YOG hauling jet fuel to Cua Viet

NAME = Mel Taylor <EMAIL = mtaylor[ at ]mineralresourcesint.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YTL and YOG
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang
YEARs in VIETNAM = Jan 67 - July 68
FROM WHERE = Ogden, UT
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Record 1702
I was just killing some time and decided to look up on the net Chou Doc, where I was stationed. I ran across your site. I almost fell of my seat when I ran across your photo of "Camp Arne". That was where I spent all of my time in Vietnam. God, did the memories flood back. When I arrived their, right after the infamous Tet offensive, I was Army Signal Corps attached to a US Special Forces B Team (later replaced by a MACV unit). I was a crypto guy. My job was to transmit (and in-code) all of the intellegance reports being collected and shoot them on th Coa Lanh (sp?). At that time, we had Army Intell., Air Force Intell, and even the CIA (it took me three months to figure out that Air America was something other than a civilian airlines). BTW: I never heard the place referred to as "Camp Arne". That air conditioner you referred to was acquired while I was there, our supply sergant took a bunch of "war souviners" up to Siagon and came back a week later with that thing. It was originally installed to the commo room to keep the equipment cool (had to knock a hole in the wall). In the photo, I can make out the antenna on the left. I had the fun job of climbing up the damn thing to check the coaxil connections when we were having commo problems. I didn't know which was worse my fear of heights or fear of being a sitting duck. Your ship was not there during my stay. Only Navy was a hospital next door (they threw some great parties).

NAME = james jacob <EMAIL = jjacob[ at ]verizonmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = MACV
BASEs or LOCATIONS= chou doc
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = long beach, ca
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Record 1701
nice site you have here keep up the good work

NAME = VIRGIL R MAYRAND <EMAIL = fudgey56[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = lsu 1624 and the 1485
BASEs or LOCATIONS= nas danang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66-69
FROM WHERE = natchitoches , la
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