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Record 1900
Correction: I served together with Sam Crawford on board the USS Satyr Arl-23 not the Regulus...sorry Sam...Tom

NAME = Tom Werth <EMAIL = twerth[ at ]dreamscape.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Satyr ARL-23, USS Luzerne Cty LST-902, USS Regulus AF-57
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-71
FROM WHERE = Syracuse, NY
REFFERED By = Daily Visitor
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Record 1899
It has been some time since I last wrote. Anybody out there that served with me please drop a line. Sam Crawford and I served together on board the Regulus. I have acquired from him his "Brownwater" series of books he has written. Anyone who served in the rivers and went through Saigon via the Annapolis hotel will really enjoy these books. All you have to do is change the names and some of the events and it could be a story about every one of us. Thanks for the memories Sam. Any of you guys ever go to Vung Tau to blow off some steam? Remember the barber shop where I don't think they ever cut hair, ever!?? There was a girl there that looked as though her face had been on fire and put out with an ice pick, but oh my the talents she had!! Just thought I would bring a smile to many of your faces. Hope you all are well and say those words that no one understands but us..... "Welcome Home".. Tom

NAME = Tom Werth <EMAIL = twerth[ at ]dreamscape.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Satyr ARL-23, USS Luzerne Cty LST-902, USS Regulus AF-57
BASEs or LOCATIONS= All the rivers and Yankee Station
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-71
FROM WHERE = Syracuse, NY
REFFERED By = Daily Visitor
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Record 1898
Arrived Danang 29 June, 1966, served there until NSAD Cua Viet set up in March of 1967, went up there with COMM van and stayed there until TET 68, where we had to evacuate base during NVA march south to occupy Cidatel at Hue. After marines kicked their asses back across DMZ went back up to help rebuild Cua Viet. Served with PBR's there until finally leaving Viet Nam on 23 March, 1969. I was standing on top of the Comm Bunker when YFU-62 blew sky high from that command detonated mine pulled out to mid channel after the sweeps passed by at first light. Welcome home to ALL of you. Remember when the New Jersey would fire over our heads at targets inland, sounded like a freight train driving over Cua Viet. And what about those 152's from the other side of the D.M.Z., wreaked havoc on us didn't they ? Hope you guys are living a somewhat "normal" life...kind of hard to do after experiencing Cua Viet. B C N U Later AR

NAME = Michael RICE RMCS USN (RET) <EMAIL = michaelrice5[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Danang, NSAD Cua-Viet, Dong Ha Riv Sec Gru (PBR'S).
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang, Dong Ha, Cua Viet
YEARs in VIETNAM = 6/66 - 3/69
FROM WHERE = Carlsbad, CA
REFFERED By = Found WEB page
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Record 1897
Arrived in November '70, making the French Canal transit from Tan Chau to Chau Doc; and several Vinh Te canal trips in a Mike Boat, past the French Locks, to evacuate the ARVN fire support base at Vinh Giai. Made the Mekong River cruise when the 21 was towed to Nha Be and on to Guam. I stayed in country, transferring to NASD Sa Dec, and then to Dong Tam.

NAME = Dan Carter <EMAIL = carterd5103[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-21
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tan Chau/Chau Doc
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70 - 71
FROM WHERE = Tallahassee, FL
REFFERED By = web surfing
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Record 1896
I was a Ground Support Equipment Electrician and was there when the ammo dump was set off. We were in the bunkers for three days before they moved us up to Can Tho and then to Siagon and back home. What a fire works. We saw sharpnel go through the roof of barracks down through two bunks and through the floor, through another bunk and end up in the bottom bunk. I'm now looking on the net after all these years and would like to read something about this incident.

NAME = Marc J. Dotseth <EMAIL = m.dotseth[ at ]att.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Air Support Facility - Ground Support Equipment
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Binh Thuy
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1971-72
FROM WHERE = Tucson, AZ
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Record 1895
INFORMATION ABOUT DMZ VIETNAM 1. The Rockpile is the name of a 230m high rocky hill that was used as a US marine listening post fueling the Vietnam War. Situated within view of Route 9, this base was only accessible by helicopter making it a perfect location to watch out for NVA movement in the surrounding area as well as to fire long range artillery. One of the ongoing mysteries of Vietnam, however, is to why everyone is forced out of the bus to look at what is now just a rock mountain. 2. This Dakrong bridge crosses the Dakrong River and was completed in 1976 with Cuban assistance. You are not permitted to take photos of the ‘bribes officers’ here who often extort money from incoming truck drivers form Laos, but you can from the other side of teh girdge!! The road on the far side of the bridge, in part, used to be a section of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Written by Threeland Travel http://www.threeland.com

NAME = threeland
WEB SITE = http://www.threeland.com
<EMAIL = info[ at ]threeland.com>
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Record 1894
Spent the first 3 years aboard the USS CHARA AE31 in the Tonkin Gulf supplyong ammo to all the fighting ships, transfered inland in Aug.'68 to Danang NAVSUPPGRP, 3weeks there was enough for me, volunterred to boat duty anywhere. Sent to Cau-Viet on the mouth of the Dong_Ha river running mine sweeper up and down the river along with 3 other LCM6's. My BEST BUDDY, George D. Tinko, we called him Tinkle, was killed Feb21"69 when Charles blew his boat up, killing him. Feb'26, mr."C", tried to over run the base early in the night, 26 Marines were lost fighting on the parimeter. I transfer back to Danang in March of that year, not wanting to Cau-viet ever again. Was tansfered to YFU-54 running supplies and cargo up and down the coast, mostly to Cau-Viet and Dong-ha. Now I wish I could go back in time and be there again. Sure miss the C Rations.

NAME = Delbert Goben <EMAIL = LCM3854[ at ]netscape.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Chara AE-31, Clearwater Mine Sweep tsk116-lcm#38-call sign Stingray 1
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cau-Viet,SVN
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Saint Joseph, MO
REFFERED By = wife
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Record 1893
Spent the first 3 years aboard the USS CHARA AE31 in the Tonkin Gulf supplyong ammo to all the fighting ships, transfered inland in Aug.'68 to Danang NAVSUPPGRP, 3weeks there was enough for me, volunterred to boat duty anywhere. Sent to Cau-Viet on the mouth of the Dong_Ha river running mine sweeper up and down the river along with 3 other LCM6's. My BEST BUDDY, George D. Tinko, we called him Tinkle, was killed Feb21"69 when Charles blew his boat up, killing him. Feb'26, mr."C", tried to over run the base early in the night, 26 Marines were lost fighting on the parimeter. I transfer back to Danang in March of that year, not wanting to Cau-viet ever again. Was tansfered to YFU-54 running supplies and cargo up and down the coast, mostly to Cau-Viet and Dong-ha. Now I wish I could go back in time and be there again. Sure miss the C Rations.

NAME = Delbert Goben <EMAIL = LCM3854>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Chara AE-31, Clearwater Mine Sweep tsk116-lcm#38-call sign Stingray 1
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cau-Viet,SVN
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Saint Joseph, MO
REFFERED By = wife
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Record 1892
i was the one how toy would call on the radio to send the chopper. i WOULD SEND IN THE CHOPPERS TO SAVE YOURE ASS

NAME = barry r dafler <EMAIL = bada4610[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = uss jennings county
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
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Record 1891
Functioned as electronics repair advisor to Junk force in the Mekong Delta, also spent "off time" as radio operator at the CSC on the hill. Call sign Sepia. Left in March of 68 for ET"C" school in valijo and then on to Yokouska Japan. Retired in April 89. Saw Tom Burton's name on listing but his email address is no longer valit. Tom if you see this email me. We had some good times together!

NAME = Bill Caffrey <EMAIL = WCaffrey[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = CSC/NAU Vung Tau
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Tau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67/68
FROM WHERE = Virginia Beach, VA
REFFERED By = Web Search
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Record 1890
first sailor to report to APL-55 in Sasebo Japan request information from any APL-55 vets 712-225-2261 murphyct[ at ]netins.net

NAME = charles murphy <EMAIL = murphyct[ at ]netins.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = apl-55
BASEs or LOCATIONS= An Thoi
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66
FROM WHERE = cherokee, Ia
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Record 1889
4 years on Coastal Minesweeper--searched " a thousand" fishing boats. Upriver to Can Tho, Big steel berthing-barge with PBRs and Seal Team with a "BAR" at the end of the gangway. Water purification plant. Skyraiders dumped used ordinance in river and loaded hot. We used our supersonar for sappers---floated the river to test it! ( was really young!). Millions of black beetles came down river and infested everything with a light mounted on it. We were still cleaning them out of equipment when in Japan for rebuild! Great men in wooden boats! Hello to all!

NAME = Gene Cox <EMAIL = vmaxflyer[ at ]excite.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = MSC-290 Gannett
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Market Time, Gamewarden, Search and Rescue.
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1965-1969
Oregon
REFFERED By = Search
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Record 1888
I remember the Army Bar in Roch Gia and a few USO shows put on by Philipino performers. I was there from Aug.70 - Dec. 70.......We had the 18 ft. python in our drainage ditch next to our quonsett hut home. Does any one remember a SEAL firing his weapon coming through the gate one night. ( after a good time at the Army bar in Roch Gia) What a night. Tommy Dixon was his name...

NAME = Paul K. Barnes <EMAIL = pbarnes1[ at ]stny.rr.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = SEAL TEAM ONE KILO Platoon
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Roch Soi
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970-1971
FROM WHERE = Canisteo, NY
REFFERED By = Stumbled on it
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Record 1887
I was reading a few stories in the guest book and was onboard for quite a few of them.I remember the gook with the granade in the mess hall, the night the seawolf went for a swim and a lot of great memories. I hope to hear from the guys I served with or anyone else who served on the 21.I have a lot of pictures that I havnt look at for years.Its been 33 years since I was there, but it sure doesnt seem that long.A lot of good nights in the LAST CHANCE SALOON. I remember the day, before Christmas, they came up river with it.

NAME = George Foster <EMAIL = georgemudcat[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-21
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tan Chau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 11-69to 09-70
FROM WHERE = Weymouth, MA
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Record 1886
Gunners Mate on YFU68 from March of '67 to Jan '68. Looking for shipmates in Viet Nam. Jim Tyree- engineman, Ben Mckee-1rst craftmaster BM1. After Viet Nam stationed on Uss Talbot DEG 4 Homeported in Newport, RI 3 Years

NAME = Ken Layne <EMAIL = layne68[ at ]optonline.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU68, "I" Corp, Perfume & Cau Viet Rivers, "T" Ramp
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang; Hue; Dong Ha; Chu Lai; Subic Bay
YEARs in VIETNAM = 13 Months
FROM WHERE = Freehold, NJ
REFFERED By = Surfed On
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Record 1885
WAS A HOSPITAL CORPSMAN FOR MARINE MAINTENANCE BATTALION AT DANANG AIR BASE. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHER CORPSMAN, MARINES WHO WAS IN UNIT

NAME = JOHN WELLS <EMAIL = JWELLS5224[ at ]AOL.COM>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 1ST FSR/FLC RED BEACH
BASEs or LOCATIONS= MAINTENANCE BATTALION DANANG
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
FROM WHERE = LOUISVILLE, KY
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Record 1884
WAS IN DANANG-CUA VIET APRIL 1969 THRU SEPTEMBER 1969, MSB 30 BOAT SUNK BECAUSE OF TYPHOON DORIS. TRANSFERED TO NHA BE IN SEPTEMBER 1969, WAS ON THE MSB 20 BOAT THERE. SURE BROUGHT BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES SEEING PICTURES OF THE BASE AND THE VILLAGE. I WENT SKING ONCE, THE NEXT DAY THE SEALS SHOT A 11 FOOT CROCK WITH A 20 MM CANON AND I DIDN'T SKI ANYMOOR AFTER THAT. 4.0 SIGHT KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I LIVE IN COLORADO NOW. ANYBODY CLOSE?

NAME = Allen Elliott <EMAIL = allenelliott2[ at ]msn.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Mine Div. 112 MSB 30 BOAT IN DANANG 20 BOAT IN NHA BE
BASEs or LOCATIONS= DANANG &NHA BE
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-70
FROM WHERE = ST.JOSEPH, MO.
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Record 1883
I was wounded april 69 would like to find my good buddies John Shearer and RICK MILLER. If anyone knows where to reach them please let me know. I now live in fla at 3087 Bloomsbury Dr.,Kissimmee , Fl 34747. John saved me from drowning at china beach. John was from Oregon and Rick from calif. last I saw of them hospital danang.think of you guys every day. Gil

NAME = Gil McCarthy <EMAIL = gmccarthy[ at ]shadesofgreen.org>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = naval security & intel
BASEs or LOCATIONS= camp carter
YEARs in VIETNAM = april 68- april 69
FROM WHERE = Rochester , NH
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Record 1882
Boat Captain in both Divisions, all my time was doen in four corp.

NAME = J. Vincent Burkes (TM1) <EMAIL = burkes.1[ at ]osu.edu>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Riv.Div. 571 and 535
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Moc Wa, Nha Be, the Mecong River
YEARs in VIETNAM = dec. 69-apr 71
FROM WHERE = Columbus , Ohio
REFFERED By = N/A
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Record 1881
Had a definate John Wayne syndrome ,Did 66 in Da Nang driving Larc,s a trip up to Dong Ha ,And 68-69 in the River Assualt Boats T-131-9 ,We lost a BM2 and several wounded on Aug 2 68 . Did 6 weeks in Ha Tien late 68 . No Boats there just us , at that time , Just patrolled the Cambod and Nam border at nights mostly , Then back to Dong Tam area . Did 9 months in Nha Bhe riding MSB,s during 70 . Three years of my life in Nam , For what ? I say that now that I am 61 .

NAME = T Bird BM1 USN Ret.
WEB SITE = NA
<EMAIL = sailor-t[ at ]webtv.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Da Nang 66-67 Drove a Larc .. RivRon 13 , T-131-9, 5-68 to 4-69 .. MSB,s Nha Bhe 70 .
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang , Dong Ha ... All over the delta Saigon, Nha Bhe , Dong Tam , Bihn Thuy , Can Tho Ha Tien
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3
FROM WHERE = Central , Pa
REFFERED By = surffing
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Record NA
I am looking for a lost friend of my mother's. His name is David Turner. He is from Oklahoma, he also graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa and he joined the Navy in 1969. I also know he was friends with Doug and Melba Dowdy, which they live in Kansas. My mother's name was Linda Oxford. I lost her to cancer 15 years ago and I would like to know about her life before I was born in 1970. If you know of this person, please feel free to email me with in the information. Be Blessed.......

NAME = Mychelle Phillips <EMAIL = babiegirl0322[ at ]yahoo.com>
FROM WHERE = Tulsa, , Ok
REFFERED By = surfing
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Record 1880
WAS DEPLOYED FROM SAN DIEGO SPRING 66 TO OKINAWA TO PICK UP 3RD MARINES BOUND FOR NAM. PROVIDED SUPPORT BEFORE DEEP WATER PIERS WERE BUILT. HELPED CONSTRUCT HOSPITAL DURING DEPLOYMENT. PROVIDED AMPHIB OPS WITH ROKS IN TUY HOA.MOSTLY MIKE BOATS, LCPL'S, LCVP'S.MONKEY MTN HAD A A BATTERIES WHICH NEVER HAD TO BE USED.CHINA BEACH WAS A GOOD PLACE TO CHILL OUT AND SET IN THE SHADE OF THE PINES. BROWN WATER AT THEIR BEST..................................

NAME = JOHN D ZERBE
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = AMPHIP SQDRN 7 USS BEXAR APA 237
BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA DANANG
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66-67
FROM WHERE = TUCSON, AZ
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Record 1879
Trying to find info on "Charlie One", Monitor. My brother served as radio operator on this craft in 1969 when it was hit and he was wounded. Would like to find out what happened and if any of the crew are still around. Thanks! GF

NAME = Gary Fowler <EMAIL = donnyb17[ at ]hotmail.com>
FROM WHERE = Birmingham, AL
REFFERED By = Searched
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Record 1878
Anybody know of the where of RM2 Wayne Herrin (BSU 1) or RM3 Dan Gallion (Rach Soi/Binh Thuy. Please contact me. Thanks

NAME = Tom Dolan (RMC Retired) <EMAIL = dolant[ at ]earthlink.net>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= LSB Binh Thuy?Naval Advisory Group
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1971/72
FROM WHERE = SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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Record 1877
Entered country Da Nang the day Ho Chi Minh died. Worked small boats Da Nang Harbor. Transferred Dec 24 '69 to Tan My on Perfume River mike boat 26 minesweep duties. To Hue on Perfume River. Unit transferred to RivDiv 212 March '70. Transferred in April '70 into MACV Saigon Advisory Duty RPG 54 on PBRs on MeKong River to Cambodia and Route 66 by Dong Tam. Left country Sept '70. Returned '71 assigned USS Sphinx ARL 24. Anchorage Me Kong Delta, back to the states Brimmerton, Washington for decomissioning '71. Reassigned to USS Duluth LPD6 landing marines on shore. Attached to AC&R shop. Discharged Dec '72. Don't remember many names but do remember faces. Would like to contact anyone in any of these groups or ships. I was originally from Omaha Nebraska and was an engineman.

NAME = John Dana <EMAIL = Grizzgator[ at ]midtel.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RPG 54 Advisor, Engineman mikeboatminesweep
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tan My ,MyTho ,Tan An , Da Nang, USS Sphinx(ARL 24)
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69,70,71,72
FROM WHERE = Fultonham , NY.
REFFERED By = brousing
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Record 1876
The craziest military enlisted I've even seen in action in my entire military career is definitely guys from "OHIO" are they just plane born "Nuts" or does it come from drinking the water in Ohio.I'll say one thing-they are a hell of a bunch of good fighters-soldiers and sailors.And those LSMR boats weren't slackers either.incredible to watch. Joe Fabeets

NAME = Joe Fabeets <EMAIL = Joe[ at ]AOL.cm>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Market time beach,Cam Rahn Bay,
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Record 1875
When I arrived at CatLo in September 1968 I was placed in the post office. I spent 16 months there as the post clerk. I as a E3 when I arrived and made E4 4 month later. Would love to hear from anyone that was there then.

NAME = John Bivens <EMAIL = penlynbiv[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Coast Div 13
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Base support CatLo
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68/70
FROM WHERE = Abilene, Texas
REFFERED By = Just ran across the page
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Record 1874
After leaving the decatent big city world of Cham Ran bay I found my self on an Army 65 ft.tug .Ah life on the Mekong. Started on the St 2121 w/ Do Dirty Barton,The oringinal Cheap Charlie.after a few nmonths we moved up to Newport w/ the 5th heavy boat.There,we moved over to the ST2110 The #10 best tug crew in the Army. Loved finding actual pic of her in your archives

NAME = Steve Marvin
WEB SITE = N/A
<EMAIL = sm91153[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = ST2121 STR2110
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Bien Thuy Newsport
YEARs in VIETNAM = 71 72
FROM WHERE = Orlando, Fl
REFFERED By = surfin'
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Record 1873
I now live in Cape Coral FL. I was in crew 80A. To all who rode SWIFTS. Welcome Home! Fair winds and Following seas.

NAME = Ron Gagnon RD2 <EMAIL = Ronbo004[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PCF-89
BASEs or LOCATIONS= COS. DIV. 15, QUI NHON
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
FROM WHERE = Hampton, N.H.
REFFERED By = Surfed in
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Record 1872
Goede middag, Ik heb uw site gelinkt op mijn site,bij de rubriek marine schepen buitenland. Dit is een hele interesante site,ik zou zeggen sucses verder.

NAME = M.Keuvelaar
WEB SITE = http://www.motorjachten.startbewijs.nl
<EMAIL = M_keuvelaar[ at ]hotmail.com>
FROM WHERE = Netherlands, -

Record 1871
I was based out of newport supply depot at Saigon port assigned to the traffic division. Worked for 6 months at Tan Son Nhut as part of Air Cofat (White Hat Airlines) suppling men and material and mail to the basis in Mekong Delta all the way to Con Son Island.

NAME = ken fast <EMAIL = kfasta[ at ]cox.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Saigon
BASEs or LOCATIONS= newport saigon port
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-70
FROM WHERE = newton, ks
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Record NA
Thank you for producing such a down to earth site. As a writer I can tell you are a skilled communicator. Thanks again.

NAME = Communication Skills
WEB SITE = http://www.business-communication-skills.com

FROM WHERE = Davenport, New York
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Record 1870
I was on the 889 after it was towed from Guam in 1967. I can not remember the Skipper's name, but he was an Old crusty BM1, had an American eagle on his back. Served on the ship from around June 67 until Jan 68 when I was sent to Saigon to work with MACV Navy Disbursing as a DK3. Have been trying to get pictures of YFR 889 or 890 and have not been able to find any. We were originally docked at Nhe Be while the PPRs arrived and the first contingent of Seal Team 1 arrived. Then started ferrying goods up river to My Tho and Dong Tam to start. Then in later months we went as far as Ving Long. Thought I would drop you this line just to see if you remembered anyone from that period. Welcome home and thanks for your service to your country. God Bless

NAME = Joseph G. Klipstein <EMAIL = joseph.kliplstein[ at ]hurlburt.af.mil>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Saigon, YFR 889
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nhe Be, Saigon Newport Piers
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-1968
FROM WHERE = Navarre, FL
REFFERED By = Just Signed On
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Record 1869
This is a great site. I was a EM3 on YFU67 until it left for Subic Bay for major maintenance and then I was stationed on YFU68 until I left DaNang in June, 1970. Anyone that served on either of these 2 boats during the dates above I would love to hear from you.

NAME = Darrell Hanson <EMAIL = dchanson8040[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU67 and YFU68
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Lighterage Division, DaNang
YEARs in VIETNAM = May 69 to June 70
FROM WHERE = Minneapolis, MN
REFFERED By = Search the web for YFU68
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Record 1868
I can remember my shipmates faces but can't remember names!

NAME = Tim Nichols <EMAIL = tnichols7256[ at ]msn.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Danang Comm Ctr, LCU 1475
YEARs in VIETNAM = Jun 66, Jun 67
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Record 1867
excellent site, i would enjoy hearing from some of the guys in cosdiv13 & 11 i served on pcf71 and several others i can't remember. look forward to hearing from some of y'all.

NAME = steve weekley <EMAIL = weekley6732[ at ]msn.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = cosdiv13&11 pcf71& others
BASEs or LOCATIONS= cat lo, an thoi
YEARs in VIETNAM = dec67tooct70
FROM WHERE = co;umbia, sc
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Record 1866
i just surfed in , a great site, i have been looking for members of 521, am looking for david garcia, bm1, and chief steven duran, would like to know there whereabouts, if you have any info, drop me an e-mail, thanks

NAME = david byrne gmg3, (2nd base) <EMAIL = homers[ at ]iowatelecom.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = pbr riversection 521
BASEs or LOCATIONS= tan my mobile base one
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = lawler, IOWA
REFFERED By = google
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Record 1865
LIKE TO HEAR FROM OLD COMRADES THAT I SERVED WITH

NAME = Jack Lashley EO 3 <EMAIL = ctro2786[ at ]centurytel.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA DANANG
BASEs or LOCATIONS= CAMP TIEN SHA PUBLICK WORKS TAXI
YEARs in VIETNAM = JAN 1967- AUG 1968
FROM WHERE = DES ARC,, MO
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Record 1864
As an EM2 was boated to Seafloat from USS Windham County LST 1170 along with DC2 Doby to repair rocket damage to a french LST and a battle damaged PCF, in I believe, 1970. Operated movie projector at night while at Seafloat. Helo'd back to Windham County, where a vietnamese boat was sunk by the Huey on the way. The door gunners did a great job keeping ground fire off of us. Transferred to USS Terrell County LST 1157 in September 1970 and helped to bring her back to Brenerton Washington for decommissioning, rescuing the ship Vung Tau in high seas while enroute to the states.

NAME = Cecil Wilson EMC (retired) <EMAIL = Cecjo[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Windham County LST 1170 and USS Terrell County LST 1157.
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Yokosuka, Japan, COMRON 9.
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-1970
FROM WHERE = Woodville, Texas
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Record 1863
Made asalt on US embassy during TET

NAME = SSG. Frank McBride <EMAIL = Mcbridestl[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 3rd plt. C co. 1/502 101st AB.
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-69
WVa.
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Record 1862
Great pictures, I really enjoyed all the info. Great memories. I spent some time in Saigon, Com 7th Flt Det Charlie, before I was sent to the YRBM-16. I will have to find & scan my pictures & send them to you. Kent Sheets from Genoa, Ohio CYNSN USN YRBM-16 Communication/Radio Office Address Now: 4375 St. Clair Ave. West Fort Myers, FL. 33903

NAME = Kent A. Sheets <EMAIL = SheetsKent[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-16
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-1970
FROM WHERE = Ft. Myers, Florida
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Record 1861
I WOULD REALLY LIKE HEARING FROM ANYONE THAT SERVED ON THE CLARION WITH ME BETWEEN 67 AND 69.I WAS IN GUNNERY DIVISION (2ND DIV.)WE HAD A LOT OF SCARY TIMES AND A LOT OF GOOD TIMES.THINGS LIKE THE TIME A ROCKET MISFIRED AND DROP BURNING PROPELLENT DOWN INTO THE MAGAZINE.I THOUGHT WE WERE GONERS BUT ONE MAN KEPT HIS HEAD AND BY HIS SELF PUT THE FIRE OUT.THINGS LIKE THAT I'LL NEVER FORGET.

NAME = LARRY BLACKMAN <EMAIL = larryblackman[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS CLARION RIVER LFR-409
BASEs or LOCATIONS= CAM RAHN BAY
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67 69
FROM WHERE = KANSAS CITY, MO
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Record 1860
NGUYEN DUC VINH co vo ten la LE THI HONG THAM .Ong la linh NHAY DU danh tran o TAY NINH-VIET NAM nam 1969. Luc do vo Ong mang thai 8 thang.Gia dinh ben vo cua Ong o VUNG TAU- Ba Ria.Bo vo ten la LE THAI Truoc nam 1975 Ong LE THAI la Hieu Truong Truong Tieu Hoc o Ben Da Vung Tau.Con Bo ruot cua ong la NGUYEN DUC HOACH .Me ruot cua ong la Ba VU THI OANH.Gia dinh cua ong truoc do o Cho Ong Ta. Duong thanh Mau. SAI GON.Sau do gia dinh ong don ve QUANG NGAI.Bo cua Ong lam viec o TY NGAN KHO -QUANG NGAI.Ong co nguoi Anh nuoi ten DAC. Co 2 nguoi em trai ten NGUYEN DUC VINH. va NGUYEN DUC HINH.Co co Em gai ten la NGUYEN THI HANH.Ong co nguoi ban than ten la BUI NHO.Ba LE THI HONG THAM hien dang song o MY. Thanh Pho SACRAMENTO.Tieu bang CALIFORNIA.USA. Neu ai biet tin tuc cua NGUYEN DUC VINH da mat tich nam 1969 toi nay . Xin vui long lien lac voi toi ten la NGUYEN THI NGOC QUYNH.Toi la dua con gai cua Ong NGUYEN DUC VINH chua tung duoc gap mat! Xin thanh that goi so (916)217-0410 Hoac so (916)688-3921; (916)731-5678 . Xin Cam On1

NAME = NGUYEN DUC VINH
WEB SITE = Cobe1chieumua Yahoo.com
<EMAIL = AmyNguyen[ at ]msn.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = TAU CHIEN HAM CUA MY
BASEs or LOCATIONS= VUNG TAU_TAY NINH_DA NANG
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = SACRAMENTO, CA
REFFERED By = NGUYEN THI NGOC QUYNH
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Record 1859
Nguyen Duc Vinh was work for UNITED ARMY in VIETNAM. During VIETNAM ad AMERICA had a war.On March.1969.He got shot by VIET CONG at TAY NINH - VIETNAM.After that! My family lost in touch with him since . By that time my Morther LE THI HONG THAM got 8 months pregnant by Nguyen Duc Vinh. Now my family live in Sacramento,CA. Please contact Amy Nguyen get more information! Thank you!

NAME = Amy Nguyen
WEB SITE = YaHoo " Cobe1chieumua"
<EMAIL = AmyNguyen[ at ]msn.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Ship
BASEs or LOCATIONS= TAY NINH
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969
FROM WHERE = Sacramento, CA
REFFERED By = NGUYEN DUC VINH
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Record 1858
Just surfed in looking for a copy of the 1967 Cruise Book for my daughter. If you can hekp, great. If not then just have a good life.

NAME = Bob Clements <EMAIL = jrclements[ at ]gbronline.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Coastal Division 15 Swift boats
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Qui Nhon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-1968
FROM WHERE = Tulsa, OK
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Record 1857
Served as a Radioman on board the Hydrographic Research ship Uss Tanner AGS-15 in the mouth of the Mekong Delta. Conducted largest survey of the river. Worked with CTU 73.8.1, TF 116 Game Wardens. Transfered to the Uss Conserver ARS-39, conducted rescue salvages ops all over the east and west coasts of RVN. Pulled the SS Norwich Victory off the rocks near the DMZ.

NAME = Jim Brockman <EMAIL = jsbrock[ at ]peoplepc.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Uss Tanner AGS-15 Uss Conserver ARS-39
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Tau, An Thoi
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966-1969
FROM WHERE = McDonald, Pa
REFFERED By = Just Surfed on
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Record 1856
TO ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS FROM THE NAM.WELCOME HOME.I WAS A 60 GUNNER ON AN APC 113.TOUR OF DUTY CONSITS OF ESCORTING CONVOYS FROM LAI KHE TO THUNDER 4 AN LOC ALONG HIGHWAY 13.WE ALSO DID A LOT OF SEARCH AND DESTROY MISSIONS AT THE MICHELIN RUBBER PLANTION. GOT WOUNDED TWICE WHICH I RECIEVED TWO PURPLE HEARTS. HOPING TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM THE 2/2 RAMRODS.

NAME = FRANK GARCIA
WEB SITE = NONE
<EMAIL = FGAR48[ at ]AOL.COM>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = CO. B 2/2 1ST. INF. DIV. (MECH.)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= LAI KHE, THUNDER 4 IN AN LOC
YEARs in VIETNAM = DEC. 68- DEC. 69
IN.
REFFERED By = SURFING
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Record 1855
Welcome home to all. I was stationed at Vinh Long from '68 to '69 doing fiberglass repair on the River Boats. Still remember doing the fiberglass sanding and then trying to get to sleep with all the itching from the glass. When I first arrived we stayed a the villa about 3 miles from the pier and took trucks, jeeps, etc to get to the pier. Great time there except when Charlie decided to mortar the Army base next door. Finally they decided to put us out in the middle of the river so we would be safe. Ya right. Looking to make contact with anyone that was there at that time. I am terrilbe with names but do remember a lot of other things. If there is another reuion coming up would like info on it. Again welcome home to all.

NAME = Bill Van Buren <EMAIL = wvan[ at ]localnet.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Vinh Long
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vinh Long (YR-9 & APL 46)
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68 - 69
FROM WHERE = Saratoga Springs, New York
REFFERED By = Surffin
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Record 1854
A&L Senior advisor 69-70. This is the first place I have ever seen reference to Team 65. I wrote to the guy but it came back as undeliverable. Eng OCS 8/68 DLI 6/69 SaDec 8/1/69-8/1/70 but I did get a 5 day drop.

NAME = Tom Jinks <EMAIL = tjinks1066[ at ]aol.comq>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = MACV advisory team 65
BASEs or LOCATIONS= SaDec city
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-70
FROM WHERE = Franklin, MI
REFFERED By = stumbled in
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Hello, I really enjoyed surfing your website. Please also visit my site. Greetings Steve

NAME = Steve
WEB SITE = http://www.links-private-krankenversicherung.de
<EMAIL = Steve[ at ]pkv2.de>
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Record 1853
Would like to hear from fellow brown-water navy. Was an engineman on PBR # 27 in 1968- 1969

NAME = Jack Kimble <EMAIL = clkimble[ at ]alliancelink.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = River Div. 591 PBR #27
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha -Be
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = Norfolk, Ohio
REFFERED By = web site
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Record 1852
Advisor, 2/42d ARVN, Tan Canh, Kontum Province, "65-''66. CDR, Co B, 3/60, Jan.- Aug '68. S-3 Air, 2d Bde. HQ. Aug. 68-Jan 69. WIA At Ben Tre, Jan 69.

NAME = Mervin W. Greene <EMAIL = mwgre[ at ]prodigy.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 3/60 Inf, Aboard USS Benewah 1968-69
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Dong Tam
YEARs in VIETNAM = "65-'66; '68-'69
FROM WHERE = Richmond, VA
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Record 1851
I,ve really enjoyed the web site on the 409.It has brought back a lot of memories.I have missed all the friends I had on that little boat and hope they see this message and will write back.There's quite a bit to talk about.

NAME = Larry Blackman <EMAIL = larryblackman[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Clarion River LFR-409
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Japan,CamRanh Bay
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67 to 69
FROM WHERE = Kansas City , Mo.
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Record 1850
Its Good to see other the names of fellow River Rats. We were and still a family. Great site.

NAME = Dave Wilson <EMAIL = dwilsoncpp[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Rivron 9 Div. 91 Alpha boat A9--3
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Dong Tam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = Waukegan , IL
REFFERED By = Just surfed on
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Record 1849
Howdy all swabbies and special forces I served with.can't say it was fun but we did the best we could. Speedy Self

NAME = self,Louis(speedy)
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 531/533
BASEs or LOCATIONS= PBR River Division-My Tho-67/68.returned to cat Lo 68/swiftboat coastal division 13
YEARs in VIETNAM = 5/67-7-69
FROM WHERE = Duncan, OK
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Record 1848
Do Your remeber the 130 boat at chau doc. If any body can please E-Mail me. We were supporting the Green Berets at Chau Doc. We lost our C. O. and other people my best friend was Don Webester, Ron Pricthard . My C. O. was Lt. carl Kollmery, he died in my arms, we also lost Ronnie Saparito I have thought about fire fight for 30 years. If Don or Ron or John or the Kollmeyer family reads this please responds

NAME = ronald Oliver
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = River Division 511 and 552
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Bien Thuy and Chau Doc
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67 68
FROM WHERE = Eugene, Ore.
REFFERED By = no body
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Record 1847
I served in Vietnam from April 1967 - May 1968 aboard LCU 1582 and Navy LARC'S SCRF compound, Da Nang Special Unit 22at Cuaviet with 3rd Marine Amtrak Battalion hauling beans and bullets from Cuaviet to Dong Ha. I am now trying to locate sailors who have information about these Units (PTSD requires it). I would sure like to hear from some of you guys! Joe Railey EN1 (former)

NAME = Joe Railey <EMAIL = djzj4[ at ]comcast.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Special Unit 22 Cuaviet LCU 1582 or 1st naval LARC Division
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cuaviet or SCRF Da Nang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967 - 1968
FROM WHERE = Panama City, Fl
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Record 1846
Got to believe that this site tells it all. I was on radio watch when "Central Shovel 16" got wacked,sounded general quarters and called into the Army for assistance. A Thanksgiving night I'll never forget. "SKI"

NAME = Jerry "SKI" Wojciechowski <EMAIL = jerry001[ at ]ameritech.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-16
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Long Xuyen, Chau Duc, Ben Tre, Ben Thuy, Saigon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 6/66 - 1/68
FROM WHERE = Cicero, IL
REFFERED By = Web Ring
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Record 1845
Was in R-Div. Remember when the YFU/LCU went up on the rocks in An Thoi, the aromatic Nuc Mam factory in An Thoi and all the other exotic sights, smells and sounds of the time

NAME = Frank Curran <EMAIL = cheiuhoi[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Tutuila
BASEs or LOCATIONS= An Thoi, Vung Tau, Nha Be
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3/69 - 12/70
Ill
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Record 1844
Thank You, It brought back memories.........

NAME = Michael W. Swinford <EMAIL = vietnamveteransministry[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USNAVSUPPACT Danang
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang/Hue/PhuBai/Dong Ha/Cua Viet
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-69
FROM WHERE = Metropolis, Il
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Record 1843
MY NAME IS PAUL BARRY KILLINGER. I SERVED IN NHA TRANG VIETNAM FROM 1966-1967. MY RANK WAS BM 2 I SERVED WITH A COUPLE OF GUYS BIG JIM MEHAN, PAT PATENAUDE WE SERVED ON THE HILL OVER LOOKING THE HARBOR. I ACTUALLY JUST BOUGHT THIS COMPUTER AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. I WOULD APPRECIATE HEARING FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED ON THE HILL.

NAME = PAUL BARRY KILLINGER <EMAIL = pbkc[ at ]pa.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = iuwg 4 harbor defense on the hill
BASEs or LOCATIONS= on the hill overlooking the harbor
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966-1967
FROM WHERE = SHIPPENSBURG, PA
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Record 1842
I loved your site..

NAME = Personal Loans
WEB SITE = http://www.creditchick.com
<EMAIL = Personal loans>
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Record 1841
I served on the Clarion River from 67 to 69.I would really like to hear from anyone who was there around that time to talk over old times.All the while I was on the ship I was in gunnery division.

NAME = Larry Blackman <EMAIL = larryblackman[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS.Clarion River LFR-409
BASEs or LOCATIONS= CamRanh Bay
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67 to 69
FROM WHERE = Kansas City, Mo
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Record 1840
Wounded on Oct 20 ,night of attack,was sent state side after that.

NAME = Larry Satterfield <EMAIL = floridapoppie[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = rpg 62
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Song Ong Doc
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970
FROM WHERE = Jacksonville, Fl.
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Record 1839
Many great memories of the men of the Delta; the Mekong, Bassac, Seafloat/Solid Anchor, Dong Tam, Cat Lo, etc.....

NAME = Bill Robinson, Lcdr., ret. <EMAIL = billavapi[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = CO, USS Mark (AKL-12)
YEARs in VIETNAM = '70-'71
FROM WHERE = Harrisonburg, VA
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Record 1838
NIGHT COOK AT THE GALLEY IN BINH THUY

NAME = JOE MARTIN <EMAIL = LOAD6[ at ]AOL.COM>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= BINH THUY
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1/68-8/69
FROM WHERE = CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REFFERED By = SURFED IN
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Record 1837
In country 10/65 to 10/66, coastal patrol on Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle. Work in maintenance of craft. All I did was fish.

NAME = Stanley S Fink USN SFM2 (DV) <EMAIL = sfink1[ at ]cox.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PACV Division 107
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cat-lo / Vung Til
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1
FROM WHERE = New Orleans, Louisiana
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Record 1836
Would like contact with anyone who was at the NSF, Cam Rahn to relate the experience.

NAME = Ron Tracey <EMAIL = RONZIP[ at ]WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval Support Facility
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cam Rahn Bay
YEARs in VIETNAM = 9/67-4/69
FROM WHERE = Cumberland, R.I.
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Record NA
This page has been down From 28 Mar until 30 Mar 03 due to the efforts of a hacker. This hacker took over the guestbook and made it display a derogatory political Image. This act is not humor.
The name on the entry is tony miller and the EMAIL address listed is rye[ at ]rock.com
The Derogatory Political Image is at http://www.hahajoke.com/joke-pic/1/15.jpg

Perhaps the Veteran?? who hacked this site needs some feedback !!

NAME = WebMaster <EMAIL = khawley[ at ]elite.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM 20
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Chou Doc and ATSBs
YEARs in VIETNAM = Oct69-Oct70
FROM WHERE = Merced, CA
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Record 1835
I served in river sec. 511 in Bravo patrol and would like to get in touch with other guys that were there about the same time.

NAME = Michael G. Kurdyla <EMAIL = xlnc221[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = River Section 511`
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Binh Thuy
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2/67-2/68
FROM WHERE = Howell, N.J.
REFFERED By = pbr-fva
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Record 1834
Cool design

NAME = private krankenversicherung
WEB SITE = http://www.private-krankenversicherung-2003.de

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Record 1833
Thank you very much for such an informative site. This is an incredible resource for students. I will use it for all my term papers. Keep up the great work!

NAME = free essays
WEB SITE = http://www.free-essays-guide.com

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Record 1832
This page has been down for since 13 Mar 03 for unknown reasons. I hope it works ok now!

NAME = WebMaster <EMAIL = khawley[ at ]elite.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM 20
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Chou Doc and ATSBs
YEARs in VIETNAM = Oct69-Oct70
FROM WHERE = Merced, CA
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Record 1832
Great site!! Very well done!!

NAME = Marcia
WEB SITE = http://www.1heluva.com/cgi-bin/join.cgi?refer=24862
<EMAIL = earnard[ at ]zwallet.com>
FROM WHERE = Walden, NY
REFFERED By = search engine
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Record 1831
I would like to contact anyone who might have served with my father in Vietnam from 1968-1969. His name is Charles "Chuck" Baker. He is from Bridgeville,DE. He served I believe in I Corps with the Naval Riverine Forces in areas around DaNang, Cua Viet River, and I believe Dong Ha. He is still living. He is in Seaford,DE. Up until recent years, he didnt talk much about Vietnam, but now he seems to talk about it alot. I think it would be nice if he could contact other sailors he served with. He served on various types of river patrol craft, though never on PBRs. He mentions being in the region and Naval operations with the 3rd Marine Division. He also served with a friend of his from Delaware, Marine Craig Moore. If you served with my Father, please email me. I am his son.

NAME = Casey Baker <EMAIL = tao68Z28[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Various river craft
BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang, Cua Viet River area, Dong Ha , Chu Lai
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = Bridgeville, DE
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Record 1830
woul like to fine out some information about my brother , didn t see him for 28 years ,would like any thing you can fine for me. thank you very much for your help. sincerlry MICHAEL A. POWLEY

NAME = william sherman powley <EMAIL = pappy01pa.net>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= 1967--1970
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1
FROM WHERE = harrisburg, pa
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Record 1829
looking for information on u.s.s.hunterdon for years 70,71. need for v.a. clam.send any information to cdsmith[ at ]gotricounty.com or send C.O.D. to carlos smith,P.O.Box 2063,Washington N.C. 27889 thanks for any help.

NAME = C.D.Smith <EMAIL = cdsmith[ at ]gotricounty.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = u.s.s.valley forge lph-8 ; u.s.s. hunterdon cty. lst-838 ; u.s.s. paul de 1080
BASEs or LOCATIONS= da nag,DMZ,all rivers in delta,side trip to CAMBODIA
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69=72
FROM WHERE = Washington, N.C.
REFFERED By = dropped in liked what I saw and read
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Record 1828
I found this site just browsing. I don't recognize any of the name in your guestbook, but I am sure I saw some of you during my stay in country. I was in Clubs & Messing and was Asst. Manager at the Acey Ducey club at Tien Sha during my tour.

NAME = Harvey Sherrill
WEB SITE = none
<EMAIL = http://hsherrgs[ at ]sbcglobal.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval Support Activity DaNang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 6/66 to 6/67
FROM WHERE = San Diego, CA
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Record 1827
I've just finished reading a book by Samuel Crawford about his escapades trying to rfeport to the USS SUMMIT sometime in the late 1960's. It's a great read, and the book has lots of photos. Its title is: "BROWNWATER Getting there is half the fun. . ." Its available from all the regular internet booksellers, but I got mine directly from Sam. His email address is: BrownWaterOne[ at ]aol.com. No, I don't get paid for promoting this book. Just thought some of you brownwater types would enjoy it as much as I did.

NAME = ex-LT Tom Hardy <EMAIL = tomhardy[ at ]columbus.rr.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RID-42, RAID-73
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vinh Te Canal, Dong Tam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970-1971
FROM WHERE = Galion, Ohio
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Record 1826
Great Site! Keep up this good and informative work! Tom by barkredit

NAME = barkredit
WEB SITE = http://www.kreditvermittlung-iq.de
<EMAIL = tom[ at ]kreditvermittlung-iq.de>
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Record 1825
Excellent Site

NAME = yolanda Lee
WEB SITE = http://www.web-hosting-reviews.org
<EMAIL = yolanda642[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 1
BASEs or LOCATIONS= 1
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3
FROM WHERE = San Diego, CA
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Record 1824
in and out of viet nam with assualt craft div 11 was on the lcu 1500 when we got hit 28 feb 68. Was wounded and nedvac out of nam. still looking for former crew members

NAME = eagle paul <EMAIL = eaglep[ at ]little rock.af.mil>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = mike 6 and 8 lcu,s 1485 and 1500
BASEs or LOCATIONS= assualt craft div 11
YEARs in VIETNAM = 65 68 in and out
FROM WHERE = beebe, ar
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Record 1823
I served as a M-60 Gunner on PBR 38 for most of my tour.

NAME = James Davenport <EMAIL = Christyjim[ at ]attbi.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = River Section 511
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Binh Thuy
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = Dennis, Ma
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Record 1822
Great website with lots of memories

NAME = Charlie Taliaferro
WEB SITE = http://www.kitchentablegang.org
<EMAIL = alertfive[ at ]sbcglobal.net>
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Record 1821
I'm still hunting for our ships lighter.

NAME = Dwain Ryan <EMAIL = slotcard1[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LST 1032 (Momouth County )
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Little Creek ( Norfork, VA. )
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1965-1967
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Record 1820
Super seite!Bin begeistert!Weiter so! NAME = Moritz
WEB SITE = http://www.innofima.de
<EMAIL = guestbook[ at ]innofina.de>
FROM WHERE = Germany, -
Record 1819
Great picture of the White Elephant and web page. I worked for the Freight Terminal Section, 2nd floor of the White Elephant 1967 to 1968 (. Worked with a bunch of good people Storekeeper's, Yeoman, Radioman and department officers. I treasure the friendship, the work experience, and the friends I associated with at work (3:00 P.M to 3:00 A.M) and the time off between shifts at (China Beach, Tennis, etc.) It would be very nice to communicate with shipmates who worked togeather. God Bless you for creating this web page and all who served. Void8out[ at ]aol.com

NAME = Roberto Lopez <EMAIL = void8out[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Freight Terminal Office
BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA DaNang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-1968
FROM WHERE = Grand Prairie, TX
REFFERED By = Surfing
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Record 1818
What the #&$%, over! I was an engineman at the time, played the guitar, painted teeth and eyes on our LCPL's and loved every one of you guys! Remember the night the refinery was taken out by a suicide bomber? How about the EM club we built? Okay, remember the 'band' I brought over from Charlie's Bar? Whatever happened to Ltjg Onorato? Remember the maltese crosses on that ambulance? Thank You for this opportunity!

NAME = Charles 'Rick' Roche aka 'Bug' <EMAIL = rixtruplater[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = IUWG-1 Unit 3
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Qui Nhon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2
FROM WHERE = Halethorpe, Md
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Record 1817
Drafted from high school and was given an adventure I would never forget! Met some good people there and still have contact with one good friend from my unit. Wish there were more of us around!

NAME = Tom Diaz <EMAIL = scpo8[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Minron 11 det"Alpha"/MinDiv112
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha BE
YEARs in VIETNAM = Two
FROM WHERE = San Antonio, Texas
REFFERED By = surfed on in
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Record 1816
I was on the YRBM 21 on my second and last tour, Lt Fry was the CO at the time. I was a mike boat coxi'n. I sure would like to know what ever happened to the 21 after the country fell. Or the YRBM 16 for that matter. I can't remember where the 21 was located while I was on it but I do remember the nook mom factury across the river from us.

NAME = Edward Courtright <EMAIL = riverrat[ at ]cox.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM 21
YEARs in VIETNAM = 9/69 to 9/70
FROM WHERE = Oceanside, Calif
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Record 1815
I was known as seaman Courtright I was on the YRBM 16 when it first got into country, Until it got hit in November 1967. The memories are still with me today of that morning.

NAME = Edward Courtright <EMAIL = riverrat047[ at ]cox.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Yrbm16
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tan Chau , Ben Tre, Dong Tam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2/67 to 2/68
FROM WHERE = Oceanside, Calif
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Record 1814
I just got to looking for information on my old River Division and found this site and thought I would add my info in case anbody was interested or looking.

NAME = Gary A. Lange <EMAIL = glange8[ at ]attbi.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = River Division 553
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vam Co Dong River
YEARs in VIETNAM = Sept.68/Oct.69
FROM WHERE = Bolingbrook, IL
REFFERED By = Search Eng.

Record 1813
WHEN I FIRST ARRIVED IN COUNTRY I WAS ASSIGNED TO YFU-57 AND AFTER A PERIOD WENT TO THE "ROAD PATROL" UNIT IN CAMP TEN SHAW (ALL IN 1966). I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO WAS THERE AT THE SAME TIME AND ESPECIALLY IF YOU WERE IN EITHER YFU-57 OR ROAD PATROL. TRYING TO LOCATE HARRY CONKLIN FROM CADILLAC MI. AND JERRY LAPORTO FROM THE LOS ANGELES, CA. I ALSO WOULD LIKE HELP IN LOCATING THE YEARBOOK THAT WAS MADE OF CAMP TEN SHAW THE ONE THAT HAS THE PICTURE OF THE VIETNAMESE WITH THE MOTOR ROUND IN HIS CHEST AND THE LITTLE GIRL RUNNING FROM THE NAPALM EXPLOSION. I LEFT THE NAVY AND JOINED THE ARMY AND RETURNED BACK TO DANANG ONLY I WAS WITH MACV THIS TIME. I HAVE PLENTY OF GOOD MEMORIES TO SHARE AND SOME BAD ONES BUT WHAT THE HELL AT LEAST WE CAN TALK ABOUT THEM WE ARE THE BLESSED ONES AND WE DON'T FORGET THOSE WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFISE. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND A GRERAT "WELCOME HOME" TO YOU...

NAME = HENRY NAVARRO <EMAIL = HNAVARO[ at ]AOL.COM>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU-57 / ROAD PATROL NSA
BASEs or LOCATIONS= DANANG CAMP TEN SHAW
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966
FROM WHERE = LAS CRUCES, , NM
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Record 1812
I served with the Navy Fire department in Phu Bai, Downtown Danang,(until it was turned over to the Vietnamese),At the Naval Hospital, and at Camp Tien Shau from June of 1969 to June of 1970,(Bingo 1, Bingo 2, and Bingo 3). I have lost track of all of the sailers I served with, but the picture of The White Elephant sure brought back memories. Hope to hear from someone that remembers the the Navy Firemen. If so e-mail me at bcgoldwing[ at ]hotmail.com.

NAME = Bobby Cunningham <EMAIL = bcgoldwing[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs =
BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA Danang Fire Department
YEARs in VIETNAM = 6/69 to 6/70
FROM WHERE = Amarillo, Texas
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Record 1811
I was in A company in MCB-62 in Phu Bai. Would love to hear from other "Bee's" in A company...............

NAME = John T. Byrum, Jr. <EMAIL = Jbyrumjr[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Viet Nam (Phu Bai)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Camp Baker
YEARs in VIETNAM = 9 months
FROM WHERE = Chesapeake, Va.
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Record 1810
I went over there fromm the uss lofberg dd 759 with two other seaman copeland and lysne. we started with 3 33ft. fiberglass boats which didn`t last very long due steel piers and rough water. looking for anybody from that era, we spent a lot of time at camp tien sha drinking at the em club, we had our own homemade shacks at the base of monkey mnt. anyone from that time would remember the skivvy runs.

NAME = Richard Nash <EMAIL = rnash4148[ at ]wideopenwest.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = N.S.A. boat coxswain, 50ft. utility boats and many others
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3/66 to 10/67
FROM WHERE = Columbus, OH
REFFERED By = found by accident
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I like your site!

NAME = dsl boy
WEB SITE = http://www.dsl-speed.org
<EMAIL = dslboys2000[ at ]yahoo.com>
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Record 1809
I am looking fo the folks my brother Bill and I served with as part of SCRF and particularly the Machine Shop. People such Cheif Hanson, Pappy Long, Freddy Fredrickson, Clyde Turner, Barney Byers, Jerry Williams to name a few.

NAME = Charles (Chuck ) Colman <EMAIL = crcolman[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = SCRF Machine Shop Danang
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Danang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 8-68 to 8-69
FROM WHERE = Duarte, Califonria
REFFERED By = Just surfed in
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Record 1808
ENJOYED THE PEDICAB RACES WITH MY NAVY BUDDIES FROM BEQ TO BEQ. WE BEFRIENDED THE "BLUE STARS", AN ALL GIRL VIETNAMESE BAND THAT PLAYED IN THE GOVERNMENT CLUBS. LEFT SAIGON FOR DISCHARGE AT TREASURE ISLAND ONE WEEK BEFORE THE TET OFFENSIVE (SORRY I MISSED OUT).

NAME = DON DALES, P03 <EMAIL = DDALES[ at ]OSIDE.K12.CA.US>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NAVAL ADVISORY GROUP, VIETNAMESE NAVAL HEADQUARTERS, SAIGON (MASF)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= U.S. & VIETNAMESE NAVAL HEADQUARTERS, SAIGON
YEARs in VIETNAM = 02/67 TO 01/68
FROM WHERE = RIVERSIDE, CA
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Record 1807
I ENJOYED THE PEDICAB RACES IN DOWNTOWN SAIGON BETWEEN MY NAVY BUDDIES FROM ONE BEQ TO ANOTHER. LEFT SAIGON FOR DISCHARGE TWO WEEKS BEFORE TET OFFENSIVE. I GUESS THAT I WAS LUCKY.

NAME = DON DALES <EMAIL = DDALES[ at ]OSIDE.K12.CA.US>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NAVAL ADVISORY GROUP, VIETNAMESE NAVAL HEADQUARTERS, (MASF)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= U.S. NAVAL HEADQUARTERS, SAIGON
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2/67 TO 1/68
FROM WHERE = RIVERSIDE, CA.
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Record 1806
we were a cav unit out of vinh long army post and we did a lot of work with the navy there at nam cam and cau mau work with a seal team a few times from there .loved going down there the food was grate at least you could eat it ha!!!

NAME = marion e tate
WEB SITE = none
<EMAIL = apache1[ at ]cox-inteternet.com>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= vinh long army post
YEARs in VIETNAM = jul70/jul71
FROM WHERE = grapevine, texas
REFFERED By = no one
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Record 1805
Worked in the Machine Shop fixin' just about everything from Jacuzzi Pump shafts on PBRs to making brass M-60 gun mounts. Spent many a fine hours crusing the river on a 17 foot Boston Whaler, Whiskey Foxtrot, keeping the drunken Papa Sons under control in their sampans after hours on the river. High point was water sking on the other side of the island, right off the Nha Be point, with the Seal Teams and drinking home made rice wine with the locals waiting our turn behind the STAB boats.Only R and R I took while over there except for a month excursion into Saigon on the mail truck riding "Shotgun".

NAME = Lance <EMAIL = Arlander>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval Suport Activity Saigon
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha Be
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-1070
FROM WHERE = Salem, MA
REFFERED By = Surfing
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Record 1804
would like to find directory of officers who served on USS BRULE AKL 28 from 1967 to 1968.

NAME = windell cullers, lt jg <EMAIL = wwc[ at ]arkansas.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = AKL-28
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967 1968
FROM WHERE = bryson , texas
REFFERED By = surfed on
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Record 1803
SERVED ON THE USS WHITE RIVER FROM 1967-1968 AND THEN TRANSFERED TO DANANG FOR ONE TOUR OF DUTY. I HAVE BUNCHES OF PICTURES I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OLD SHIP MATES.

NAME = JOHN MILTON BUCKLEY 111 <EMAIL = COACHJB[ at ]NOTMAIL.COM>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS WHITE RIVER 536
BASEs or LOCATIONS= CAMP TEIN SHA DANANG
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-1968-1969
FROM WHERE = TIOGA, LA
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Record 1802
Get behind our boys,girls in Persian Gulf;couldn't stand for the things to happen to them that happened to me after I came home.In and out of the Navy,then reserves.Retired from reserves 7/2000.Some good memories,times ,places.Some bad.At peace.

NAME = Fred M. Walker <EMAIL = fwalker[ at ]mesh.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = U.S.S.Sphinx (arl-24)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Parrot's Beak , Vung Tau,Tan Chau,Solid Anchorage
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1
FROM WHERE = 6/70,8/71, Tx.
REFFERED By = surfing
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Record 1801
Im am trying to find out info on my father. Dell Waugh, his real name is Berdell waugh and he also went by the last name of lathem after his step dad. If anyone out there served with him or new him please e-mail me. I am also looking for a beret for him. Any information would be greatly helpfull. Thank you greatly. Ssgt. Daniel Waugh U.S. Air Force

NAME = Daniel Waugh <EMAIL = daniel.waugh[ at ]elmendorf.af.mil>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 535
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70-71
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