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Record 800
Great Site! Very interesting to see some pictures that I do not have. I stand in PRAISE of the PBR's that we as SEALs used in our OPS in Nam. Without you our job would have been impossible, to say the least. Great job then,great job since. Never to Forget, D.H. White (US Navy SEALs ret.)

NAME = Durwood H. White <EMAIL = white[ at ]ncfreedom.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = SEAL Team-2
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Can Tho(1967) Nha Be(1969)
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2 tours
FROM WHERE = Comfort, NC
REFFERED By = SEAL PML
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 09:19:05 (PDT)
Record 799
Great Web sit...my Op area in 71

NAME = Steve Nash
WEB SITE = http://GreenSEAL1.tripod.com
<EMAIL = GreenSEAL12[ at ]msn.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = SEAL Team One
FROM WHERE = SF, Ca
REFFERED By = SEAL PML
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 06:06:01 (PDT)
Record 798
Kent, this is a site I've been looking to see for years Hoo-yah "SPARKY" SEAL Team One

NAME = Frank Sparks
WEB SITE = http://www.udtseal.com
<EMAIL = sealpup121>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = SEALTeam One
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vinh Long, SEAFLOAT,SOLID ANCHOR
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-71
FROM WHERE = Palmdale, CA.
REFFERED By = WWW;seawolf.org
- Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 04:05:43 (PDT)
Record 797
I was up the hill from you during 1969-70. One of your crews was kind enough to take me and the NILO out for an overnighter, I appreciated your kindness. I still remember a briefing I got, in Saigon, just prior to going to Ha Tien. They put up some slides, showing some of the great locations (assignments) in Vietnam. Then they said that it was not all great and put up a slide of Ha Tien. I must say that I enjoyed my tour there and it was because of the great guys I met at Ha Tien. Thanks for the momories. --Frank Brown

NAME = Frank Brown <EMAIL = nycfxb[ at ]earthlink.net>
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-1970
FROM WHERE = Novato, CA
REFFERED By = Just surfed in
- Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 15:15:15 (PDT)
Record 796
We never had a ground attack but took a few incoming right at movie call now and then. Remember the pop flares that went off in the tower ? I remember the Seawolf launching the 122 rocket off on deck :-) also remember Colonol Tief, one of 2 in the AO, standing over my shoulder while I keyboarded a message saying we were out of big ammo. I could feel his breath down my neck. 150 (or so ??)sailors and 2 marines. Best to all, Mike Turner, RM2

NAME = Mike Turner
WEB SITE = http://www.moctobi.com
<EMAIL = Old_sailor[ at ]moctobi.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = ATF105, YRBM16, ATF106, CLG4, LPA249
BASEs or LOCATIONS= YRBM16, BINH THUY, SOLID ANCHOR
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70/71
FROM WHERE = Amarillo, TX
REFFERED By = Surfin'
- Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 21:05:11 (PDT)
Record 795
Norman Wayne Mocabee was my brother. He passed away on October 5, 2000 from Agent Orange related Pacreatic cancer. He never spoke much of Viet Nam, other than he served on the Bayfield and Enterprise, and that he was on PBR somewhere around DaNang area. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received when two boats came under attack. He was there from 66 thru 68. He graduated from high school in New Jersey and enlisted in California/ basic in San Diego? If anyone served with him or knew him, please contct me. Also, if anyone can help me find out how to get the VA to allow a dying vet to die in any VA hospital, please e-mail me. My brother's story of dying is only three weeks long, but too long for this guest book. I made him a promise before he died but don't know how to fulfill it. If anyone would be interested in helping me or hearing his VA story.......please contact me. Thank you all who fought for my safety and my future, bless ya. Great site

NAME = Phoebe Mocabee <EMAIL = nwlskid[ at ]juno.com>
- Friday, August 31, 2001 at 18:42:28 (PDT)
Record 794
I enjoyed reading your WEB page, and especially enjoyed the pictures of Plantation Road. I recognized many of the sites in the pictures. Although as a medical advisor to the VN Air Force Surgeon I traveled all over the country, when at my home base at VN Air Force Headquarters my sleeping quarters were the "Florida Bar"--a building on Plantation Road that had been leased by our government that housed 36 of us advisors. Maybe some of you remember passing the Florida Bar--the sign remained even while we lived there. My two experiences with the Navy were during my enlised days before I received a direct commission as a Medical Service Corps officer: 1951-Corpsman school at Great Lakes[The Air Force didn't have a school and so we trained at Great lakes]. AND 1952-my trip to Japan as a passenger about the USS Haase. When I enlisted in 1951, the Navy was my first choice but the recruiter had a waiting list and I did't want to wait--so the Air Force. Keep up the good work and know that all of us who served really appreciate what you are doing to preserve an important part of our history.

NAME = Jerry Norville <EMAIL = norville[ at ]bealenet.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Air Force Advisory Group, VNAF Advisor
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tan Son Nhut
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-68
FROM WHERE = Ruther Glen, VA
- Friday, August 31, 2001 at 16:11:30 (PDT)
Record 793
I was in country from Oct 66 until June 68, Extension leave was Dec, 67 to early 68 I got back in country just in time for the Tet offensive & was in Cam Rahn when it occured, & when the Norwegian ship in the harbor was bombed by NVA UDT's

NAME = Tim Easley <EMAIL = Tim.Easley[ at ]compaq.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = IUWG 1 Unit 2
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cam Rahn Bay (the hill & Market Time Base (patrol)
YEARs in VIETNAM = 18 months
Ca
REFFERED By = Found with search engine
- Friday, August 31, 2001 at 13:01:43 (PDT)
Record 792
Was on HMAS Jeparit as Radio Bloke, on our last trip to Vung Tau we had quite a few blokes on board for a cold beer, we called it the "Vung Tau Clutch", you shook hands then autimatically the fist went into the shape of the cold bottle or tin of fosters beer. The ship was presented with squadron and/or Unit Plaques by all the mobs up there which are now housed on the Royal Australian Navy Shore Base in Sydney "HMAS Kuttabul". would like to know who were the Helicopter Unit at Vung Tau in February 1972 and also if any US Navy guys are out there what were the names of the two US Navy ships berthed at the pier who I heard were supplying power to the airfield at the time. As I get older the memories fade so any info would help. ..regards to all Vietnam Vets.. Ern Barrett.

NAME = ern barrett <EMAIL = ern1610[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = HMAS Jeparit. Aussie Navy Ship
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Tau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1972
FROM WHERE = Adelaide South Australia, REFFERED By = Nobody
- Friday, August 31, 2001 at 05:43:15 (PDT)
Record 791
I was in IUWG-1 stationed on the hill. Saw the few pictures on the net and I could add a few more. I was a Signalman when I was there.

NAME = Jim Johnson <EMAIL = jayhaw5[ at ]attglobal.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = IUWG-1 WPD
BASEs or LOCATIONS= The hill, Vung Tau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969-1970
FROM WHERE = Glenmora, LA
REFFERED By = Surfed in
- Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 17:51:41 (PDT)
Record 790
TOLD A SMALL PART OF IT ALL, AFTER READINDING OTHERS ACCOUNTS I THOUGHT WHAT THE HELL.DOES ANY ONE REMEMBER WHEN IN 1971 I CAN'T REMEMBER COXINS NAME WE WERE SENT UP RIVER TO PICK UP 200 MATERESS FOR COUNTER PARTS.ON THE WAY BACK WE WERE BITCHING ABOUT THE FACT SOME OF US SPENT THE NIGHTS IN HAMKS. SO WE THROUGH OVER BOARD 17 OF THESES WITH CONCOSION GERNADES ON TOP FOR EFFECT. GOT BACK WAS IN TROUBLE. BACK END OT 06 BOAT WAS BLOWN OFF.

NAME = joe best EN 4 <EMAIL = jjss[ at ]msn.com >
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YR71,VUNG TAU NAVEL ORDANICE, HAROLD.E.HOLT DE 1074
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70,711.72
FROM WHERE = RHOME TX. SAN JOSE CALIF., REFFERED By = SURFED IN
- Monday, August 27, 2001 at 15:54:38 (PDT)
Record 789
I am searching for Gary Homes,EM3 in Nov.69'. Anyone that knew or could point me in the right direction to obtaining pictures of the PBR that Chief William Eldon Tozer EMC 535 river squad,on patrol in Vinh-Te canal K.I.A nov.20,1969.His son is a friend of mine and I am a veteran also.His son David was 8 when he was orphaned w/ his sisters & half brother. He has asked me to gather as much info. and details of his fathers life. Does anyone know what could have happened to his fathers personal effects ,or his dogtags?How about his C-file w/ the medals he was awarded. My name is Ken Cross E-mail-hotbees1[ at ]yahoo.com or hotbees5[ at ]hotmail.com.Thank You

NAME = Ken Cross <EMAIL = hotbee5[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 535 River squad
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vinh Te Canal
- Monday, August 27, 2001 at 15:38:48 (PDT)
Record 788
Update after rereading the last.- The book I have has photos with names I wrote in and the sections where these guys worked. We had a small SeaBee detachment but they rebuilt the hell out of our Villa including a hot water tank, A/C and other great ameneties. I remember a YFMB being moved in early March but for the most part we just had steel piers and not a whole lot more than a forklift to haul boats out for repair.

NAME = William D. Combs <EMAIL = wecee[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NavSuppAct Saigon 1967-68, USS Rowan DD782-1969
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vinh Long
YEARs in VIETNAM = I
FROM WHERE = Omaha, NE
REFFERED By = Found it here
- Monday, August 27, 2001 at 15:05:11 (PDT)
Record 787
Stationed in Vinh Long April 1967-April 1968 Engineman/ Fireman. Repairing all boats and landing craft in support of the River Patrol Squadrons. Up to the night of Jan 30 1968 we seemed to be in a state of suspended animation from the rest of the war. The countryside was beautiful and the people seemed friendly. I was standing mid watch on the piers when all hell broke loose.Were we that naive? It is a long way from that time,but I remember it like it was yesterday. I have a cruise book(I'd guess that's what you'd call it)from that time and some photos of the village after the attack on that night. Anybody remember those days? If anyone has queries about anyone in the unit I have names but not much else other than an official military story of the attack on Jan 30th. I received that when I was discharged from the Navy in 1969. It was in my records. If anyone would want to see it I could Xerox it. It makes for good historical reading if nothing else.

NAME = William D. Combs <EMAIL = wecee[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NavSuppAct Saigon
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vinh Long
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1
FROM WHERE = Omaha, NE
- Monday, August 27, 2001 at 13:37:22 (PDT)
Record 786
Served aboard the Tutuila ARG-4 repairing Coast Guard, and variety of PBR,s, Supply ships. Stationed at the island of An Thoi for 9 months. 1 yr tour of duty from 2-68 to 2-69. Worked in "R-1 and R-2 Office. Smooth sailin to all shipmates serving at that time.

NAME = Jack Shanahan HTC,USN,RET <EMAIL = jshanirh[ at ]iland.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS TUTUILA ARG-4
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Tau and AnThoi
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2-68 2-69
FROM WHERE = Sedalia, MO
REFFERED By = Me
- Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 17:41:30 (PDT)
Record 785
I served as gunners mate on the YFU-67 from March of 68 to March of 69. We did what all the other crews did, deliver the cargo no matter what it was, and no matter where. I am proud to have served in the "U" boats.

NAME = Joe Taylor <EMAIL = joetay[ at ]rocketmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU-67
BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA Danang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1 1/2
FROM WHERE = Brodhead, KY
- Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 07:26:36 (PDT)
Record 784
I am requesting information on a picture that I have. If anyone knows the man in the photo displayed at this webpage http://warrantofficernam.tripod.com/search.htm please use the email link there and let me know. Thank you for taking the time to look.

NAME = hung tran
WEB SITE = http://warrantofficernam.tripod.com/search.htm

GA
REFFERED By = Surfed In
- Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 11:05:37 (PDT)
Record 783
Have enjoyed your website. I was a green LTJG and served as OPS OFF on board the Soley before she came back, with her whole squadron,for inactivation. Good memories aided by your website. Would love to hear from any shipmates. Thanks

NAME = Harlan Frymire <EMAIL = frysline[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LST-902
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Tao
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969
FROM WHERE = Tyler, TX
REFFERED By = LST "Scuttlebutt" newspaper
- Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 17:54:55 (PDT)
Record 782
Was on Tappahannock AO43 from March 68 til it was decomissioned Then went to USS Cree ATF84 was in R division on both Ships. Was off the coast of Nam a long time went in to do some welding more than once.

NAME = Philip D. Doss <EMAIL = ZigZagusn[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Tappahannock AO43 USS Cree ATF84
BASEs or LOCATIONS= All Over West Pac
YEARs in VIETNAM = 4 west pacs
FROM WHERE = Avinger, Tx
- Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 12:54:08 (PDT)
Record 781
I was not in the Navy but I believe my father was. Please take a minute to visit my web page and see if you recognize the man in the picture. I think he was a warrant officer, Any help you can provide will be most appreciated. Thank You In Advance http://members.tripod.com/warrantofficernam/

NAME = Hung Tran
WEB SITE = http://members.tripod.com/warrantofficernam/
<EMAIL = sen_ga[ at ]hotmail.com>
FROM WHERE = Georgia, GA
REFFERED By = Surfing
- Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 21:20:17 (PDT)
Record 780
I am the widow of Ronnie D.Keith, who served on the USS Tutuila ARG4 from 1970-1972.I am looking for any service men who served with him during this time.I am having a difficult time locating any one through the Veterans Administration.If anyone can help me, please E-Mail me with information.I would appreciate it. Regards Vicki Keith

NAME = Vicki Keith <EMAIL = bnrmcpl[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Tutuila ARG4
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Saigon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970-1972
FROM WHERE = San Diego, Ca
REFFERED By = Madison County Library
- Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 08:28:59 (PDT)
Record 779
Whew!! Found your site. Was on the Mark and "Benjo Maru" (LST-902)as a QM-1. Saw the pictures of downtown Vung Tau (been there, done that)(had a nice "barb er shop" near the right side of the picture, as I remember) and that hotel/restaurant. Quite a trip...some I remember, some I don't care to. Took all four LST's (Luzerne, Pitkin, and 2 others) back to Mare Island early 1970. Boy, I had been on old Fletcher-class DD's, but those T's were really antiques. Had a Loran on there that was so old, had to manually count each step. "Killer" Krause (ET-2) and I made it go away (haha) and I used celestial and visual nav all the way back. Food was so bad, most of the crew ate C-rats. Wonder where Len("Gumby Gad") Gadsinski and Baldini are??? Flew back Incountry to the Mark and finished my tour on it. Was supposed to have gone to the Junk Force as advisor, but they wanted me to extend incountry for another year. However, "Vietnamization" was going on then (remember that??), so just completed my tour.

NAME = Ron Bay <EMAIL = rbay[ at ]pacnorwest.uscg.mil>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Mark (AKL-12), USS Luzerne Cty (LST-902)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSB Cat Lo
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1970-71
FROM WHERE = Luverne, MN
- Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 08:16:27 (PDT)
Record 778
I was at NSA downtown, I was outside store keeper driving a 2 1/2 ton box truck to Long Binh, Nga Be, etc worked with, Div Off Lt Lord, Sk1 Bodanza, SK1 Beecher, SK2 DeKemper, SK3 Tapp, SKC Swanson, SKC McKenna etc Had an old shipmate from the USS America who worked at AFVN TV in Saigon, SK1 Bucher, I think he retired out in Washington State as a SKCM, If you know him please send me an email, I lived at the Le Lai Hotel (Navy) Check out my web page?

NAME = Ernest MacLauchlan
WEB SITE = http://members.aol.com/navsuppactsaigon/index.html
<EMAIL = NAVSUPPACTSAIGON>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA SAIGON
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Next to NavForV
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70
FROM WHERE = Weymouth, Ma
REFFERED By = Web search
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 17:20:47 (PDT)
Record 777
I was on yr71 1970-71 at tan chau cambodia border i was a en repairing 12v71 detroits for swift boats was there on 5-28-71 atack on yrbm21 would like to contact any one around at the time. would like info on small craft painted like US flag that came down river out of cambodia at high rate of speed we all called him captain america.

NAME = JOE BEST <EMAIL = jjssbest[ at ]msn.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = yr71 navel ordance vung tau harold e. holt de 1074
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70 71 72
FROM WHERE = rhome , tex
- Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 10:55:07 (PDT)
Record 776
Bitter sweet thoughts and memories. Flew with US, Austrailian, and New Zeland groups. Favrite times Hail and Fairwell Parties for the Aussies round eyed strippers and flaming butts races (lit newspapers held between buttucks of returnees).

NAME = Wayne Donelson <EMAIL = donelson[ at ]tiac.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 765th Transportation Btn
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Tau Airbase
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70
FROM WHERE = Nairobi, Kenya, - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 07:49:46 (PDT)
Record 775
Osceola County, Florida, has inherited one LCM 6 with the acquisition of an Island. We are using it for transporting equipment to the island for maintenance. We are in need of some parts for the boat. If anybody could tell us where to order parts from it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Bobbi

NAME = Bobbi Cromwell <EMAIL = tjoh[ at ]osceola.org>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCM 6
- Monday, August 20, 2001 at 09:44:54 (PDT)
Record 774
Hello all the Air Force men that were stationed at Monkey Mountain. Remember when we painted "boom boom rock!" Boy were you guys mad. I still have lots of pictures of the area and of course the "US Navy GREY" boom boom rock. From Tom one of the Navy guys stationed at the mountain 68 to 69.

NAME = Thomas McKnight <EMAIL = zorro.244[ at ]home.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Com7thFlt Det B
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Monkey Mountain
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1
FROM WHERE = Fort worth, TX
REFFERED By = Surfin in
- Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 20:56:54 (PDT)
Record 773
SURE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED ON THE LUZERNE COUNTY AT THE SAME TIME
ESPECIALLY JIM LIONS OR IF ANYONE CAN GET ME IN CONTACT WITH HIM PLEASE EMAIL ME.

NAME = Harold Brunson <EMAIL = hgbcm[ at ]detnet.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS LUZERNE COUNTY (LST-902)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= MEKONG DELTA
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = PORTERVILL, CA
REFFERED By = BROTHER
- Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 13:00:08 (PDT)
Record 772
Still looking for guys who were at Rach Soi in '71. I left that place 30 years ago today, i think. Hungover and took a milkrun chopper ride to saigon. We even delivered mail to a ship offshore. Helped move the Annapolis to some base, a safer place that had to be pretty boring. Spent a few days at Treasure Island, and then flew home a free man to good old Salt Lake City.

NAME = ron cook <EMAIL = ron[ at ]desnews.com>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= rach soi, danang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70-71`
FROM WHERE = slc, utah
- Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 10:38:34 (PDT)
Record 771
Just looking for any guys that served with me on the SCRF Diving Barge in Danang around Feb & Mar of 71. Also guys that may have served in Cat Lai as Advisors to the LDNN Vietnamese Diving Salvage Crews and Mobile Combat Dive Teams in 1971. I also knew afew good guys that stayed in our hooch in Cat Lai that were attached to HCU-1. You guys did a GREAT JOB.

NAME = Eldridge Fowler <EMAIL = eldridgefowler[ at ]msn.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval Advisory Group
BASEs or LOCATIONS= SCRF Diving Barge, Danang, Also LDNN Advisor in Cat Lai, RVN
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1971
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- Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 10:11:21 (PDT)
Record 770
Would like to hear from any other " River Rats " who were at Nhe Be 1967 - 1968.

NAME = Thomas Smith <EMAIL = tombren427[ at ]cs.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PBR Riv. Div. 541 Call sign " Shark 81 "
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha Be
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1967-1968
FROM WHERE = Dover, NH
REFFERED By = web surfing
- Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 05:31:14 (PDT)
Record 769
I made my First Wes-Pac in Jan. 67 aboard the USS Princeton LPH5. Lost alot of our marines on that cruise, God bless them. Got orders and went to PBR Mobile Base One in about May of 68. Served with a great bunch of officers and enlisted men.Went up to Cua Viet to work on boats once and the rest of the time either on base or patrol.Mostly did fiberglass repair on the PBRs.Made another WES - Pac on the USS CREE ATF 84 chasing a Russian trawler up and down the coast of Nam.Hope any MB1 sailors or 521 sailors that see this have joined the MB1 site.

NAME = Richard Mckelvey <EMAIL = riverrat1969[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Naval Support Activity Da Nang
BASEs or LOCATIONS= PBR Mobile Base One Tan My
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68-69
FROM WHERE = Kiefer, OK
REFFERED By = surfed in
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 22:23:37 (PDT)
Record 768
After training at Mare Island with ACTOV 7, reported to RivDiv 514 at Chau Doc U.S.S. Benewah. Patrolled the French Canal and Vien Te canal. Transferred to RPD 51 at Thuynon and later moved with them to Tan Chau. Left Country 10/71.

NAME = Ted Brooks <EMAIL = clubted73[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RivDiv 514, RPD 55
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tan Chau, Chou Duc Thuynon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70, 71
FROM WHERE = Boston , , MA
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 08:40:35 (PDT)
Record 767
I would like to hear from anyone who served with IUWG-1

NAME = Ronald Zimmerman <EMAIL = rcz46[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = IUMG1 unit 5
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Ro, Natrang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68,69
FROM WHERE = Minneapolis, MN
- Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 18:49:41 (PDT)
Record 766
Arrived in Danang in Nov. '66 and spent the first few months on APL 27. Next, Danang West Security, living at Camp Tien Sha for about a year - then moved out to Camp Carter until March '69. Six months after being discharged, returned to RVN as a civilian (Sept '69) and went to work for the PX system until June '73. Then home for good. Made some special friendships while in country and wonder where some of the others are now...Great web site. Thanks.

NAME = Bob Reynolds <EMAIL = hoangt[ at ]mailandnews.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Danang West Security
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Camp Tien Sha & Camp Carter, NSA Danang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 29 Months Navy/4+ Civilia
FROM WHERE = DeSoto , Tx
- Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 12:21:37 (PDT)
Record 765
Great site..I appreciate all your hard work in keeping it up. Just thought I'd try to say hello to some of my old friends. I was GMG3 during above times with section 513. Still have all my old pictures and wonder how everyone is. Damn...that was fun, wasn't it? Let's do it again. Nothing going on here. By the way..if any of you remember Jack Anderson...I married his sister. Didn't last long, but we're still friends, and Jack and I talk every few days. He'd love to hear from you.

NAME = Godfrey Garner <EMAIL = glgarner[ at ]hinds.cc.ms.us>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PBR section 513
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Sa Dec
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
FROM WHERE = Jackson, MS
- Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 10:55:08 (PDT)
Record 764
I was a GMG 3rd. Assinged to base support dec 66 to dec 67. If your out there hello Robbie, did you make it back to New Mexico? Is Don Plank the corpsman out there any where. It's been along time hasn't?

NAME = Howard W. Moore
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = N.S.A. 90.13
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vinh Long
YEARs in VIETNAM = 12/66 t012/67
FROM WHERE = Clinton , PA.
REFFERED By = N.A.
- Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 08:59:33 (PDT)
Record 763
Reading this page and the other links bring back memories of a hot, wet, scary place. Have any of you been back now that tourism is a big deal? I wonder - my 16 year old son thinks we should go so he can see what it was like (without unwanted company).

NAME = Paul Bolinger <EMAIL = bolinger.p[ at ]worldnet.att.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Brule AKL 28
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha Be
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1971
FROM WHERE = Colver, Pa
- Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 19:23:17 (PDT)
Record 761
THERE WERE GOOD TIMES THERE WAS BAD TIMES I TRY TO REMEBER THE GOOD

NAME = JIM DISNEY EN3 <EMAIL = jmdisney[ at ]infocom.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LST 1077 USS PARK COUNTY
BASEs or LOCATIONS= DANANG DMZ MOST OF THE TIME
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70
FROM WHERE = RICHMOND, IN
REFFERED By = SURFED IN LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
- Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 06:15:50 (PDT)
Record 760
I am looking for anyone from River Division 514 based in Can Tho Binh Thuy area from September 1968 to September 1969. I remember faces but can't put the names to all of them. Some of the names I do remember are Fred Trainer (from "West by god Virginia and don't you forget it") and Kerry Schaefer. Hope to hear from someone.

NAME = Stan Hegg <EMAIL = stanhegg[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Riv Div 514
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Binh Thuy
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968,1969
FROM WHERE = Miller, SD
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 19:45:31 (PDT)
Record 759
Was QM/COB on Swifts at COSDIV 13 from 9/67 to 1/68. Moved North to support counter TET Ops. Qui Nhon from 1/68 to 9/68 as COB and MAA. Left as QM1. Stayed in Reserves after Nam and returned to active duty in 9/99 will retire 9/02

NAME = Dave Bradley <EMAIL = bradleydm[ at ]ncwg2.navy.mil>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = COSDIV 13 & 15
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cat Lo & Qui Nhon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
FROM WHERE = Maumee, OH
- Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 12:15:45 (PDT)
Record 758
I was a DC-2 in the PBR fiberglass shop first on the YRB-18 then on the 21 from Oct. 68 - Oct. 69. We work many hard long hours putting the boats back together. In 68 we went 108 days without a day off. These pages and photos brought back so much to me. If any of the old crew that rember the guys in the glass shop. Please drop me a line. I got out of the Navy after I got back from Nam and lived here in Massachusetts ever since.

NAME = Paul D. Laliberte <EMAIL = paul[ at ]laliberte.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-18 and YRBM-21
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Worcester, MA
REFFERED By = just surfed in
- Monday, August 13, 2001 at 20:21:44 (PDT)
Record 757
I worked on the ramp at Dong Ha on the Cua Viet River unloading the supplies for the 3rd. Mar. Div. that came up on the boats from Danang. I would like to hear from anyone who was ststioned at NSAD Dong Ha from 1969 to 1970.

NAME = Paul Kuzman <EMAIL = muleshoe28[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSAD Dong Ha
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Dong Ha
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70
FROM WHERE = Kalamazoo, Mi
- Monday, August 13, 2001 at 12:20:03 (PDT)
Record 756
started out at danang on larc's from there to tam my, mine sweeping the river, i also had a dog named ensign, after reading some of the story's on this web it has brought back some good and some bad stuff to remember any help in trying to remember would be a lot of help hope to hear from someone that might know me. and welcome back home to all

NAME = Roger Osborne <EMAIL = karisdad2001[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCM 6 #14 and #37
BASEs or LOCATIONS= TAM MY to HUE Perfume River
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68/69/70 early7
FROM WHERE = FT. LAUDERDALE, FLFLe
REFFERED By = this site
- Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 13:25:22 (PDT)
Record 755
Outstanding website! Five of us at a remote site (rocket and bombing range in Kitty Hawk, NC) volunteered for Operation Game Warden in 1965. However, they had no one to fill our billets at Duck Target and all our orders were changed to various other locations. So, I ended up on the flight deck of the Yorktown instead. You guys did a great job on the delta!

NAME = Bob Tryka
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Yorktown CVS 10
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tonkin Gulf
YEARs in VIETNAM = '66
FROM WHERE = Bronx, NY
- Friday, August 10, 2001 at 11:33:04 (PDT)
Record 754
Would like to find old friends ( Harris, Ranes, Phyffe, Hodges etc.)I have pictures of MyTho and surrounding area.

NAME = Guy Robinson <EMAIL = SONCHE[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA MyTho
BASEs or LOCATIONS= MyTho
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66/67
FROM WHERE = Porterville, CA
REFFERED By = web search
- Friday, August 10, 2001 at 10:46:02 (PDT)
Record 753
You might want to look at the "mike"boat at the top of your home page Kent, it's an LCVP. Kent, this site gets bigger and better all the time, you have done yourself proud. I'm calling for all the 543 sailors to get in touch with me, and they should all go to hawaii-pacific.com Duck Meiers is building an outstanding website for Riv Div 543. Give me mail!

NAME = Mike (Trojanowski) Wiley <EMAIL = pbrmike543[ at ]cs.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RivDiv543 - 131, 129 and the 91 boat
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cua Viet, Danang and Hoi Anh
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3-69 to 3-70
FROM WHERE = Near Redding , CA
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 20:58:05 (PDT)
Record 752
Patrol Boat Captain with Dong Ha River Security Group LCPLs. My call sign was Stingray 12. My boat was the only new MK-12 LCPL on the Cua Viet river. Also Patrol Boat Captain of PB-44 Da Nang Harbor Patrol. Was in Nam 68/69. Looking for those who served with me. I am also writing a book about Cua Viet, Dong Ha River Security Group, RivDiv 543, and etc. Need all info, memoirs, stories, rosters, pictures or anything else anyone can provide. I guarantee that whatever you can provide will be copied or photographed and returned to you in the exact condition in which it was sent and you will get full credit in the book. Am also building a website for Cua Viet and everyone who servced there in any capacity. Will post when it is up and running. email me... Thanks... William Cooper

NAME = William Cooper (QM2) (Stingray 12) <EMAIL = hott[ at ]cybertrails.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Dong Ha River Security Group & Da Nang Harbor Patrol
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cua Viet & Da Nang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1
FROM WHERE = Eagar, AZ
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 08:58:07 (PDT)
Record 751
I served aboard the USS CLARKE COUNTY LST-601 from Nov.`65 until Sept.`67. The first time I saw the CC was in the reserve fleet at the Philly Navy Yard. My first enlistment I was stationed aboard a tin-can, the A.A. CUNNINGHAM DD-752, from Apr.`63 until Sept.`64. Now this was a real awakining...LST...Amphibwhat...recommissioning...Vietnam !!!I was aboard the CC thru the re-activation at New York Shipbuilding in Camden,N.J., the recommissioning at Phila. Naval Station, all the outfitting, sea-trial`s, and underway training all along the East Coast. The transit of the Panama Canal enroute to NSA Saigon to off-load an LCU. Operated up and down the SVN Coast from the Delta to the DMZ... Da Nang, Chu Lai, Qui Nhon, and Cau Viet to name a few. Participated in Operation Market time, Game warden and Deckhouse IV. Served as Mother Ship to several PCF Squadrons. The last time I saw the CC was somewhere off the coast in Sept.`67, when I boarded the Coast Guard Cutter, Point Jefferson, which took me to Cat Lo. Back to the World. I would like any former shipmates or marines who were aboard then to contact me. This is a GREAT site. Will visit often. Thank`s Kent.

NAME = Bill Stute DC2 <EMAIL = stubil[ at ]mwt.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Clarke County LST-601
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Saigon, Da Nang, Chu Lai, Qui Nhon, Cau Viet and the Delta.
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966-1967
FROM WHERE = Seneca, Wis
- Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 07:58:55 (PDT)
Record 750
It sure is good to see this site. I was on the YRBM 21 from 1969 to 1970 as a mike boat coxin. You may remember me as seaman courtright. I was on my second tour when I reported on board the YRBM 21. Does anybody know what happend to the YRBM 21 after the vietnam war? Well I hope to hear from somebody soon. E.G.Courtright seaman usn

NAME = Edward G Courtright <EMAIL = riverrat047[ at ]home.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM 21
YEARs in VIETNAM = 9/1969 to 9/ 1970
FROM WHERE = Arcata, Ca
REFFERED By = classmates.com
- Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 21:51:10 (PDT)
Record 749
I was on the YRBM 16 from the time it enterd country the first time including helping bringing on stores and ammo. I was only a seaman at the time. I was on the YRBM 16 until it got hit in november 1967. I was down below decks when it got hit. I was one of the luckey ones. That explosion haunts me today. I was one of the people that went back to fight the fire the next day. It took us about two days to put out the fire. I was known as seaman Courtright I drove mike boats. I saw the YRBM 16 again in 1969 when I went back for another tour as a mike boat driver stationed on the YRBM 21 from 9/1969 to 9/ 1970. I went on a boat run to the YRBM 16 while I was over there the second time but I could not go on board because of all of the bad memorys. The guilt has never gone away because 7 of our shipmates never made it back home. I hope to hear from any of my shipmates who were on the YRBM 16 or the YRBM 21.

NAME = Edward G. Courtright <EMAIL = riverrat047[ at ]home.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM 16 from early part of 1967 to December 1967
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cam ran bay, tan chow ,ben try
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2/1967 to 2/ 1968
FROM WHERE = Arcata, Ca
REFFERED By = classmates.com
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 22:54:12 (PDT)
Record 748
In 1967 I was Deck Division Officer on the Tioga County. We took a load of Marines, tanks and jeeps to Vietnam,& were mother ship to PBR's. I made 220 combat patrols with Riv Div 571 as patrol officer and XO. I did not try to be a hero and took no chances that were unnecessary. We engaged the enemy 22 times. With God's help I brought back every man alive on every patrol with only 3 minor injuries. I want to thank Chief Shawlin for teaching me about setting ambushes along streams and canals. I also want to thank the Seawolf helicopter crews for their brave gunfire support. I also want to thank the crews on my boats for their bravery under dangerous conditions. I have recently written a book, Not a Hero, about my war experiences and how to recover from war stress syndrome. Please check out my web site.

NAME = Ron Fitts, LTJG
WEB SITE = http://www.notahero.com
<EMAIL = ronfitts[ at ]notahero.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Riv Div 571, USS TIOGA CTY (LST-1158)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha Be, Upper Saigon River, Vinh Te, canal at Tuyen Nhon Canal
YEARs in VIETNAM = 19 months
FROM WHERE = Tupelo, MS
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 16:47:44 (PDT)
Record 747
I am a cousin of Jack Elliot who was a LtCmdr in ComRivRon 57 at Binh Thuy, RVN. He was on the Swift boats and was killed in late 1968. At the time he was killed I was in the army stationed at Nha Trang but never got to talk to him or see him over there. I, and the rest of his family, would like to hear any memories anyone who served with him might like to share. I would like to hear stories about his exploits and service over there. Anything you can share with me will be shared with his two surviving brothers and the rest of the family. Thank you very much for your help. Chuck Provonchee

NAME = Chuck Provonchee <EMAIL = Chuck3284[ at ]hotmail.com>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Jack Elliot, Binh Thuy
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
- Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 15:44:29 (PDT)
Record 746
I was in Nam from Jan66-Aug70 and Dec71-Jan73 and am a retired Army Master Sergeant. Worked intel for all services and was in the Delta to give briefings. I am looking for anyone who was at Moc Hoa and remembers Sylvester's Club for a research project of mine. Thanks.

NAME = Howard A. Daniel III
WEB SITE = http://www.SEAsianTreasury.com
<EMAIL = Howard[ at ]SEAsianTreasury.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = MACV J2
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tan Son Nhut AB
YEARs in VIETNAM = 6 years
FROM WHERE = Deltaville, VA
REFFERED By = Surfed In
- Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 18:14:39 (PDT)
Record 745
I AM 28 YEARS OLD AND I AM A NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE OFFICER. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH MY DAD, RONALD LYTLE. I AM SO PROUD OF HIM AND ALL THAT SERVED, GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND THANK YOU.

NAME = JOHN LYTLE <EMAIL = >
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = riv div 51 PBR 25
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67&68
FROM WHERE = PAWNEE, OK
- Saturday, August 04, 2001 at 12:15:28 (PDT)
Record 744
FEELING NOSTALGIC.LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED ON SWIFTS DURING 3/67THRU 10/68 .ESPECIALLY ANY INFO ON SN CLEARY,SN MOTT OR ANYONE ELSE WHO SERVED ON THE 46 BOAT.ALSO WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SULLIVAN (SULLY) OR LEEK,AND EVEN GOTTLIEB.WILL BE CHECKING SITE AGAIN..SHORTY

NAME = RICHARD SCHAFFER <EMAIL = malibusnrise[ at ]earthlink.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = COSDIV 15
BASEs or LOCATIONS= QUIN NON,V.N
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67/68
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 12:36:53 (PDT)
Record 743
stationed at Cam Rahn 3-67 3-68 Bm3 skimmer boat capt worked on the PBR done most of the fiberglass work and some boat motor work Whitehead BM1 and BM2 depends what he did that day was squad leader for awhile help make the naval knot board for NCO club in spare time when not repairing holes in the squad boats

NAME = Delmar Metcalf <EMAIL = enginemd51[ at ]hoymail,com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = IUWG UNIT ONE GROUP TWO
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cam Rahn Bay
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
FROM WHERE = Ft Scott , Ks
REFFERED By = Surfed on
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 09:32:21 (PDT)
Record 742
I'm totally new at this computer thing. I had 305 combat patrols, and recieved two brown stars with combat V's. I would rather have a cup of hot chocolate. The applesause and peaches were good too. As an advisor we saw more of the country than most,like fishing with grenades! I have been in the VA systym for awhile and they take real good care of me. Vietnam is like yesterday in my mind,but,I rember the good times. I would like to talk with all members of BROWN WATER NAVY, we saw more combat than most marines. My call sighn was SMOKE EATER 26. I would like to talk with Tom O'Malley,Boston Mass.,just for the hell of it. Your web site is great!!! Thanks again,Larry.

NAME = Larry Crozier <EMAIL = Lecro9515[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = RPD 52 PBR'S MACV ADVISORS
BASEs or LOCATIONS= PHU COUNG UPPER SAIGON RIVER
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70&71
FROM WHERE = Easton, PA.
REFFERED By = Searching Net
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 17:25:34 (PDT)
Record 741
Hello to everybody who was there. Thanks for the website!

NAME = Don Skuce <EMAIL = donskuce[ at ]worldnet.att.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = US Army
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cam Ranh
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3/1768-4/22/69
FROM WHERE = Warwick, RI
REFFERED By = Surfed on
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 06:57:44 (PDT)
Record 740
I was a civilian working for the voluntary agency IVS in the Delta in 1967 and 68. During the early days of the Tet Offensive, I was taken from near Hong Ngu to Cao Lanh (Kien Phong prov.). I was supposed to be met by Prov. rep. at the ferry crossing. No one arrived and then small arms and artillery fire started up near the ferry. Vietnamse were disappearing and the price of Coca-Cola was escalating severely. I have never seen a more welcome sight than the Navy lifer ( and the PBR wth its resplendant American flag) motioning me to come with him. The PBR's crew heard I was stuck on the ferry landing and came back up the river more than 20 miles to get me. I have always wanted to thank again the guys who went way out of their way to make sure I was safe. I am currently an attorney for the City of Philadelphia. Thank you.

NAME = Hugh W. Snyder <EMAIL = vze2m79u[ at ]verizon.net>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Hong Ngu, Sa Dec
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968
PA
- Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 09:07:34 (PDT)
Record 739
Just visiting this nice site. You're all heros of America! We are all proud of you.......

NAME = Jojo Bascug
WEB SITE = http://www.hamptonroads.com
<EMAIL = jojobascug[ at ]hamptonroads.com>
FROM WHERE = Virginia Beach, VA
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 19:04:59 (PDT)
Record 738
I was stationed on the LCU 1475 from August 1968 until August 1969. I'd love to hear from other "brownwater sailors".

NAME = Robert A. Cross <EMAIL = riverrat1475[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LCU 1475
BASEs or LOCATIONS= NSA Danang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = Livingston, NJ
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 05:49:49 (PDT)
Record 737
Would like to hear from anyone that was at Tan My from 67-68.

NAME = Terry Blanco <EMAIL = Go4it55100[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Lighterage Dept (LCM-8)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= NAVSUPPACT DaNang (Tan My)
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67 - 68
FROM WHERE = Germantown , TN
REFFERED By = Just surf on in
- Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 04:46:01 (PDT)
Record 736
This is a good site. I have seen writings and pictures of boats in the Mekong Delta, and even the Coastal Patrol type of craft, but never anything on River Operations in I Corps, particularly covering the Cua Viet River. I guess us Army "boatie" (Aussie friends term) took over after most of the US Navy and Marine Corps returned home. You Navy guys should take your place of "Honor" for your duty in I Corps during the more dangerous and critical phases of that War. "Brown Water" was not exclusively the Mekong Delta. Adios, Beau

NAME = Beau
WEB SITE = http://www.geocities.com/beaugestes2001/Beau.html
<EMAIL = Beau[ at ]2Die4.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Army YFU in I Corps
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang was our home base
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1971
FROM WHERE = "P-Town", CA
REFFERED By = just curiosity
- Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 07:25:16 (PDT)
Record 735
I served on MSB 34 out of Nha Ba. for 6 months and sent to Dang Nang for the rest of my tour. I would like to hear from anyone who served with MinRon 11 Det A of Min Div 112 during this time frame.

NAME = Russell Jones
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = MSB's
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha Ba
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Henryettta, Ok
- Friday, July 27, 2001 at 12:27:26 (PDT)
Record 734
We are trying to build a Veitnam War Museum have direct like from my website. Sign my guessbook and god bless you all. www.texas-hunt-fish-camp.com Tex

NAME = T Shaw
WEB SITE = http://www.texas-hunt-fish-camp.com
<EMAIL = hunter24[ at ]airmail.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Ranger CVA-61 4th Div
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3 tours 65 to 68
FROM WHERE = Palo Pinto , TX
REFFERED By = another vet.
- Friday, July 27, 2001 at 08:53:15 (PDT)
Record 733
MY DAD WAS ON A PBR(s) IN VIETNAM. I THINK HE WAS THERE FROM 68-LATE 69 OR 70.JUST CURIOUS TO SEE IF ANYONE REMEMBERS HIM. HE PASSED AWAY ALMOST 9 YRS AGO. MY DADS NAME WAS DWIGHT "GURNEY" HARRISON

NAME = TRAYE HARRISON <EMAIL = trayeharrison[ at ]hotmail.com>
FROM WHERE = ELIZABETHTON, tn
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 15:56:57 (PDT)
Record 732
God loves all of us even if our own didn't

NAME = John Boyd
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Corpman,
BASEs or LOCATIONS= All over country
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3
FROM WHERE = Missouri, - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 07:28:09 (PDT)
Record 731
I was the young Ensign Supply Officer from Dec. 1970, (located right outside Cambodia) until Feb 1971 when we floated down the Mekong to Vung Tau and she went on to Guam. I will never forget the expertise of the men during a "scramble." Other memories- Petty Officer Hatten, a former Hell's Angel, the Flaming Flamingo, concussion grenades all night,the Beer Barge. Went to ISB Cat Lai as a Supply Advisor until Dec. 1971. Later served in Desert Storm. Thanks Supply Department for taking me under your wing and taking care of me. Finally retired in 1997 as a Captain. Thanks for your web site. It brought back a lot of memories.

NAME = Moe Letlow <EMAIL = mletlow[ at ]wii.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM16
BASEs or LOCATIONS= ISB Cat Lai
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70-71
FROM WHERE = Arcadia, LA
- Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 05:36:52 (PDT)
Record 730
Even though I have visited your sight many times, I am still trying to find more information about my brother (Charles "Charlie" P. Geisert) who was kia on 11-4-69.One of the men on Charlies boat told me they were ambushed in the French Canal. Another of the men on his boat said they were attacked right in front of a Vietnamese Army Camp on the French Canal. Now, Charlie was the Captain of MSR-7, & that was a part of his mailing address as was Mine Div. 113. However, there is a picture of a boat wrecked in front of the Army camp, but I understand that was the MSR-7 also. The Captain of that boat was Charlie Brown. No one was hurt on that boat as they all walked away. Not so in my brother's attack. Everyone was hurt, but my brother and an interpreter were the only men killed. I would love to locate this Charlie Brown that was on the MSR-7. I know he is out there somewhere as I have had two different men to tell me they knew him. If anyone knows Charlie Brown's where-abouts, will you please have him contact me? I am Mary Lynn Geisert Welborn. mlw[ at ]wf.quik.com

NAME = Mary Lynn Geisert Welborn <EMAIL = mlw[ at ]wf.quik.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = TF 116, Mine Div. 113-MSR-7
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vihn Te, Chau Doc, Nhe Be,Tan Chau,French Canal
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969
FROM WHERE = Wichita Falls, TX
REFFERED By = Surfing
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 09:27:50 (PDT)
Record 729
I was stationed in MINDIV 33 from 7-14-62 to 12-3-63.
I was an EMFN. Not much to tell although I really made
some good friends there. Just recently I have gotten
together with 2 of my old ship mates. Doug Hickman
& Tom Yunk. I have also gotten in touch with 2 other
shipmates Bob Banto & Mel Maxwell. If you know me I
would like to hear from you.

NAME = Rick Christie <EMAIL = beenie94501[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = MINDIV 33 MSL 17
BASEs or LOCATIONS= SASEBO, JAPAN
YEARs in VIETNAM = NONE
FROM WHERE = Alameda, Ca
REFFERED By = Just serfing the web
- Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 13:11:17 (PDT)


Guest Record 728
hi everyone, i would like to get in touch with some of the men who served in my river section 543 in veit nam. we were the sting ray units. i served from 1967 to 1968. i would love to here from any of you who served with me in river section 543.

NAME = milton green <EMAIL = budd147[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = river section 543 patrol river boats
BASEs or LOCATIONS= na beh
FROM WHERE = san dimas, ca
- Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 13:32:20 (PDT)

Guest Record 727
I was a cs2 at the base mess hall at the time i was there AT 67 TO 68 I WAS ON THE YRBM 17 WHEN SHE FIRST GOT TO DONG TAM IN 1967 I LEFT THERE IN 1968 IAM LOOKING THE CS2 WHO RELIEDED ME IN 68 HE WAS CS2 ALSO . I WAS THE ONLY BAKER THEY HAD AT THE TIME WHEN WE ALL GOT THERE 67. I CAN,T REMMBER HIS NAME

NAME = smitty cs2 yrbm 17 <EMAIL = falishelma >
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = yrbm 17
BASEs or LOCATIONS= dong tam67 68
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67 68 yuma
FROM WHERE = yuma , az
REFFERED By = brown water navy
- Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 20:07:29 (PDT)


Guest Record 726
Hot, muggy and monsoonal. Need I say more? Vung Tau was heaven on earth.

NAME = Doug <EMAIL = duke525[ at ]home.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS St. Francis River LSM(R)-525
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cam Rahn
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-69
FROM WHERE = Lakeside (San Diego), CA
REFFERED By = Met Kent a couple of years ago
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 16:56:09 (PDT)


Guest Record 725
There are so many memories. I just read the book Papa Bravo Romeo (PBR) and it was so vivid about the boat guys and all the bad stuff they had to face. I look back and realize just how damn lucky some of us were. For those of you that lost something or someone over there I feel for you as we all do. It was a different time and a different place and all of us were changed in one way or another. I went from a shy boy to a confident man when I returned...all because of the hard work, the arduous task, the great men that gave it all for what we believed was for our country. Right or wrong the war did alot of things to me and probably all of you and quite frankly I wouldn't trade those years for anything. The beer parties...trips to town...Miss America...the huge C4 explosion...catching catfish...etc...etc...etc Welcome home guys!!!

NAME = Tom Werth <EMAIL = twerth[ at ]dreamscape.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Uss Satyr ARL-23, USS Luzerne CTY LST-902
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Mekong Delta
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70
FROM WHERE = Baldwinsville, NY
REFFERED By = Surfing
- Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 10:11:28 (PDT)


Guest Record 724
YR-71 was at SCRF Annex, Camp Tien Shau, DaNang. We repaired and recovered PBR's (RIVDIV 543) and Swift Boats. With our LCM-8 that was made into a floating mobile drydock. After the turn over of the Swifts, the PBRs as well as the Coast Guard Cutters. We were sent south first to Cat LO then Vung Tau (rough duty) then up river to Bhien Thuy. Set up shop mid-river outside NAVSUPACT Bhien Thuy until we we moved up river to Tan Chau. We were at Tan Chau for a few months then we had company...If I remember correctly it was APL-23. Then it came time to DEROS...being a snipe meant sea duty....so I ETS and joined the Army. Spent 23 years in the military and without a doubt my tours in the Brown Water Navy is what I consider the high light of my career... not only because of the location by the people that I had the pleasure of serving with... God Bless! Welcome Home Brother... Steve Dall

NAME = Steve Dall <EMAIL = dall48[ at ]juno.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YR-71
BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang, Vung Tau, Bhien Thuy, Tan Chau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68,69, 70-71
FROM WHERE = Esparto, CA
REFFERED By = Just passn' thru...
- Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 09:19:26 (PDT)


Guest Record 723
I can say that the good lordwatched over me, I transfered from cat-lo to IUWG-2, the day I left a young fellow ask if he could have my bunk becuse it had an electric plug neer it he wanted to plug in his radio,the next day the V.C.fired a b-40 round into the quanset huts and it hit his radio and he was hit with wires and parts from his radio, This could have been me. when the time came to go home thay senta young boy to replace me,I was32 yrs old at the time and i remebered how young he looked with his bright red hair, He got to the Base at 3pm and he got hit with a hand gernade that evening while walking in Cat-LO,he got hit in the ankle and budotts he suvived,he had 3 days in country,a short tour!had to whait another 30 days for a replacment,When I first got to Cat-Lo we were living in tents and had bunker to get in-to and a fighting trench to repell attacks,I have seen some pictures on your web site and thay sure have built the base up after I left. Ill close for now saying (Toi Goi ahn vay ahn Nha)Im Glad you got home. John Weiler

NAME = John a Weiler <EMAIL = JWeiler 542 [ at ] aol .com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Macv, IUWG-2
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cat-Lo, 1/66-1/67 mt top vung tau68-69
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2 yrs
FROM WHERE = Albany , - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 08:04:20 (PDT)


Guest Record 722
In country mid67/ 4-68. Was QM2 on a land base...go figure. Rode Swifts and Junks only on occasion....spent lots of time with Aussies. Was told about an R&R center in VungTau but never found it! Have found some old buddies including BMC Sangillo, EN1 Emch, and Trung Ta Son. So glad he made it out in 75!

NAME = Tom Burton <EMAIL = VungTauQM[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Coastal Surveillance Center/ Naval Advisory Unit, VungTau
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Robinson Compound/ Lighthouse Hill
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
FROM WHERE = Baltimore (in 67), MD
- Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 06:25:36 (PDT)


Guest Record 721
Assigned to Literage boat Division to YFU 64. Made Many trips to different rivers. Would really like to hear from guys on the YFU 64 plus Frank Tomas on the LCU 1614? Spent my last 4 months on YRBM 20 on the Ben Luc River driving boats around the 20 to shoot at debris in the water. Couple of shots that Hawley has of me waterskiing behind a boston wailer down from the 20..I've tried many times to locate guys like Nick Toto that was on my boat but have not seen anything on any sight for the YFU 64. Thanks Ken for the Opportunity to try to find them. Thirty one years is a long time to remember. Also I was on watch on the 20 when the cobra when in and also I was on the boat that picked up the helio the next day.

NAME = Donald L. Clark <EMAIL = donclark1948[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YFU 64 Literage, Second YRBM 20 Ben Luc
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Da Nang, Cua Viet, Dong Ha, Hey, Chu Lai
YEARs in VIETNAM = May/69 May/ 70
FROM WHERE = San Diego, , Ca
REFFERED By = Friend Paul Wood
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 13:00:31 (PDT)


Guest Record 720
Hi, My name is Joyce Snodgrass and my husband was stationed in Vietnam from April 1970 thru April 1971. He was an advisor on River Patrol Boats. He was stationed in Nah Be and Binh Thuy. His name was EN/2 Ronald D. Snodgrass (Snotty) from Texas. If I understand this right he was Petty Officer in Charge of Commander Task Force 212 Mobile Maintenance Advisor Team and later served as an advisor to Vietnamese Navy RPD-57. I got this information from his citation for his Navy Commendation Metal. I am trying to find out information about his group and to try and locate anyone who may have served with him. Is there any archives for his Task Force and Group. Ronnie died of Agent Orange related cancer on Dec. 1, 1997. My two son's, one who was in the Navy and one who is currently serving as a field medic in the Navy (Stationed with the 1st Marines) would love to have this information. I would appreciate any help that you might be able to give me. Sincerely, Joyce Snodgrass texasjoy[ at ]door.net

NAME = Joyce Snodgrass <EMAIL = texasjoy[ at ]door.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Section 212 - RPD 57
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Bihn Thuy and Nah Be
YEARs in VIETNAM = '70-'71
FROM WHERE = Idalou, TX
- Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 08:53:06 (PDT)


Guest Record 719
While looking up information on Agent Orange, I came upon several swift boat,Riverine, and Brownwater Navy sites. My father was Capt.Bill Diffley and he was the CO at Nha Be in (I believe) 1969 and part of 1970... I remember how he worried if the boats were late getting back...He died in 1991 of AML, acute myelogenous leukemia, and now they are saying that there is a possible link to that and agent orange..... Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone knew my daddy....I have some of his pictures from Nha Be and will try to get them out....unfortunately he was NOT a good photographer!!! But he was a wonderful man. My best to everyone who ever went to Viet Nam. K.Kathleen Stacey

NAME = K.Kathleen Stacey <EMAIL = Garden247[ at ]aol.com>
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Father at Nha Be-Capt.Bill Diffley
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70
FROM WHERE = Germantown, TN
- Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 13:34:29 (PDT)


Guest Record 718
I was in nam 1966 to 1968 on the USS Ranger 4th division looking for shipmates. TEX I know you need to get your name in all the guess books you can when looking for your old buddies. I have a website has nothing to do with veitnam but I would be honored if you would sign my guessbook. TEX

NAME = T Shaw
WEB SITE = http://www.texas-hunt-fish-camp.com
<EMAIL = Hunter24[ at ]airmail.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Ranger CVA-61
YEARs in VIETNAM = 65 to 68
FROM WHERE = Palo Pinto, TX
REFFERED By = friend
- Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 10:08:24 (PDT)


Guest Record 717
Served on YFR 890 up and down Mekong Delta for 4 months starting in Oct.67. Transferred to NSA Supply,Saigon just 2 weeks before TET '68. Spent time as Outside Storekeeper running from Saigon to port to Long Binh to Nha Be. Later in charge of Outside Procurement from Supply Office next door to NAVFORV in Saigon. Left in May '69. Finished tour in Navy aboard USS Boxer, LPH-4 and USS Willard Keith DD-775.

NAME = Don West
WEB SITE = http://www.allwestbusiness.com
<EMAIL = diwest[ at ]bellsouth.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA Supply Saigon '67-'69
YEARs in VIETNAM = 10/67-5/69
FROM WHERE = Jennings, La
REFFERED By = browsing
- Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 06:50:41 (PDT)


Guest Record 716
Just happened in the site. I was the Chief Builder in charge of Seabee Team 30206 that built SeaFloat. I had a 13 man team and was given 21 days to build it. We built it in 7 days!! I was awarded the Navy Achievment Medal w/V for that accomplishment. If there are any of my team out there I sure would like to hear from you. Ron Larrivee, BUC, Retired

NAME = Ron Larrivee, Chief Builder, Retired <EMAIL = boatrides[ at ]mail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Seabee Team 30206 out of Cam Ranh Bay
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = Punta Gorda, FL
REFFERED By = Surfed in.
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 22:13:03 (PDT)


Guest Record 715
Lots of slow trips up and down the river. Lots of faces, short on names. Anyone around from the first group of boats that went over would like to hear.

NAME = Tom Wasmund
WEB SITE =
<EMAIL = waztraninc[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Mine Squadron Eleven/MSB Detachment Alfa
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha Be Long Tau River
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966-67
FROM WHERE = Mt. Prospect, Il
REFFERED By = Surfed on by
- Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 15:05:04 (PDT)


Guest Record 714
worked out of shop by apl-5 for awhile then moved to barr acks at the foot of monkey mountain, by camp tein sha. then went to cau viet. worked at the repair shop there for awhile then went back to DaNang

NAME = Bob Bell <EMAIL = kjbell[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = small craft repair facility
BASEs or LOCATIONS= DaNang & cau viet
YEARs in VIETNAM = 67-68
FROM WHERE = Clarion, Pa.
REFFERED By = thought it was a bar
- Monday, July 09, 2001 at 19:07:46 (PDT)


Guest Record 713
HI LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO MIGHT REMEMBER ME OR OUR MIKE 8.MY DOCTORS SAY I HAVE PTS BUT I HAVE NO RECORDS THAT SAY I WAS IN DONG HA .I WAS THERE WHEN THE AMMO DUMP IN DONG HA WAS HIT 66-67 MABE SOMEBUDDY MIGHT REMEBER OUR BOAT WE ALWAYS HAD BEER AND ICE .WE HAD THE ONLY DOG,WE WATER SKIED BEHIND OUR BOAT. AND WE ARE THE ONLY CREW THAT WENT INTO DONG HA .I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR A COUPLE MARINES THAT PAINED MY BOAT. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OTHER CREW MEMBERS FROM THIS ERA

NAME = HAROLD ROBERTS <EMAIL = HAROLD ROBERTS2001[ at ]YAHOO.COM>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = NSA MIKE 8'S
BASEs or LOCATIONS= DONG HA & CAU VIET
YEARs in VIETNAM = 65- 66-67-72
FROM WHERE = CHARLEMONT, MA
- Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 18:15:36 (PDT)


Guest Record 712
Never hear about Cau Viet, guess we are lost in History.

NAME = Larry Gass
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = ATSB/NSAD Cau Viet, Base Security &USS Turner Joy DD951
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-70/71
FROM WHERE = Sulphur, La
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 12:32:04 (PDT)


Guest Record 711
Looking for Richard Thomas with whom I served on LCU 1617 out of DaNang in 67. He returned to Vietnam in 68 with a UDT team and I with the PBRs.

NAME = David Sheets <EMAIL = Davidmsw[ at ]chartermi.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 1967 - LCU 1617, 68 - 69 PBR 66
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 09:25:20 (PDT)


Guest Record 710
Hello fellow Gator Navy types and coast line sailors. I was on 3 LSTs and the USS WHITE RIVER from 1964 to 1968, seeing action in Vietnam on each one. My memory is that we were just doing the jobs assigned to us and didn't think anything about being heroes or doing anything special. -- Looking back, we were actually heroes. We did our duties, didn't think about doing anything else and deserve the kudos of the AMERICAN PUBLIC. I know that the WHITE RIVER received the SecNavUnitCommendation (2nd highest award in the Navy) an no telling what else and I suppose each ship I was on received something. I know that the USS WEXFORD COUNTY (LST 1168) was hit in Sept. 65 but fortunately the shell didn't explode. We laughed it off at the time but looking back, I realize that the entire crew is lucky to be alive. The TOM GREEN COUNTY and the WASHOE COUNTY were also work horses and exceptionaly active and heroic, **Its really hard to believe that I could have seen so much action in 4 years. Even rode helicopters off the White River going to get the mail. Had to fly over hundreds of miles of jungles and even drop down in them to let troops off going to and coming back from Chu Lai. A great experience but wouldn't want to do it again. Me and my mail bag saw lot of action each time we pulled into port. Rode on swift boats, tanks, jeeps, tanks that went into the ocean, everything. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM anybody onboard those ships (White River from around Mar 67 to July 68) (Wexord County around Dec. 64 to Mar 65) (Tom Green County arund Mar 66 to July 66) ( Washoe County around July 66 to Mar 67) The dates and people are obviously fuzzy at this point, especialy as I drank Vietnamese beer twice during those years and got completely wiped out. -- - - I spent several weeks at Monkey Mountain in Danang getting transferred from one ship ot another, was on shore patrol with a billy club and had to escort the drunk bus around the area while it was being attacked (I've never seen anything so incredibly dumb), and spent the last day there waiting for a swift boat to go down the entire coast of Vietnam to get to my new ship on operation I waited at the Vietnamese naval base, drinking Vietnamese beer, don't remember much about the ride down the coast except that we ran aground in enemy territory, etc. --- Anyway, it was a four year blast and I even found time to bring home a Philipphino wife. Salutes to all!! REMEMBER, we did the right thing. The USA let us down by fighting a limited war and not going after the enemy in North Vietnam. Thats why we won WW11 and WW1, we went after the enemy on their home ground (eventually). In addition, the protestors were protesting about the wrong thing ..... They should have been saying, Get in there, fight, get it over with and come home, not get out at any cost. REMEMBER, we can never fight another limited action. ITS WIN OR ELSE. DON'T FIGHT A HOLDING WAR!!!!! I believe that we did learn that lesson. WHAT EVER YOU DO..... Promote this slogan. No more limited wars. Go after the ENEMY. Regards. Wesley

NAME = WESLEY LANHAM <EMAIL = paperamericana[ at ]worldnet.att.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS WHITE RIVER, WEXFORD COUNTY,TOMCGREEN COUNTY,WASHOE COUNTY
YEARs in VIETNAM = 3 1/2
FROM WHERE = boyntonbeach, fla
REFFERED By = Stumbled in
- Saturday, July 07, 2001 at 00:41:21 (PDT)


Guest Record 709
Operated with EOD team 42 did operations out of saigon and nha be. Would love to hear from other members who I served with. Anyone know whereabouts of Lee Hamrick, let me know. Thanks

NAME = David Scott <EMAIL = orangebh[ at ]home.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = EOD Team 42
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Nha Be and Saigon
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69
FROM WHERE = Chattahoochee, Fl
REFFERED By = Google
- Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 19:36:21 (PDT)


Guest Record 708
Did maintenance and repair work on Partol Boats and partied in VUNG TAU, town of "a thousand raven haired beauties(?) and a hundred bars" and those famous words from them girls "Hey sailor, you buy me a Saigon Tea?" Looking for shipmate from that era.

NAME = Don Herr <EMAIL = rustyone21[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS TUTUILA ARG-4
BASEs or LOCATIONS= AN THOI & VUNG TAU
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966-1967
FROM WHERE = Long Beach, CA
REFFERED By = Surfed in
- Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 16:50:28 (PDT)


Guest Record 707
Dont remember alot but was wounded twice in 13 days in 69 LT Witt was the CO lived on a barge then at a vitnames outpost that was realy not fun but there was some good times and bad times

NAME = Nathan Kozloski <EMAIL = koze47[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = riv div 552
BASEs or LOCATIONS= cho duc around three sisters mountan
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69 70
FROM WHERE = live in Baltimore, MD
REFFERED By = just searching
- Monday, July 02, 2001 at 20:29:37 (PDT)


Guest Record 706
A friend of mine flew Birddogs from Moc Hoa and he was friend with a Lt(jg) Mike Davidson. My friend's name is Dave Kling and while at Moc Hoa he was a Lt then a Capt (he was Army). If you knew either Dave or Mike please email me and I'll get the info to Dave.

NAME = Erik Bollin <EMAIL = wbollin[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = n/a
BASEs or LOCATIONS= n/a
YEARs in VIETNAM = n/a
FROM WHERE = Lancaster, Oh
REFFERED By = web search
- Monday, July 02, 2001 at 19:16:38 (PDT)


Guest Record 705
Among the many camps I was at along the Cambodian border, I spent several weeks at Tra Cu ATSB. I remember that as one wild place. Mortar attacks, parachute flares, the awesome miniguns on the C-47 gunship, etc. Tra Cu scared the crap out of me many times during our short stay. For those of you who might've been based there, you might remember the 60 foot tall orange tower that supported our radar system. Our mission was to detect infiltration from HCM trail along the border. Welcome home to all Vietnam vets! Dave

NAME = David Stafford
WEB SITE = http://pacer.calpoly.edu/tri/pacer/divad.html
<EMAIL = dstaffor[ at ]calpoly.edu>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 25th Infantry Division Artillery, radar
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Tra Cu, Go Dau Ha, Ben Cau, Ben Soi, Tay Ninh, Loc Giang, FSB Crook, FSB Washington
YEARs in VIETNAM = 4/69 to 4/70
FROM WHERE = San Luis Obispo, CA
REFFERED By = surfed in
- Monday, July 02, 2001 at 12:57:20 (PDT)


Guest Record 704
I am a first cousin of Jack Elliot who was killed in Vietnam in the brown water navy in late 1968. I was in the army at the time and stationed at Nha Trang. I knew Jack was in country but never got to talk to him or see him over there. I, and the rest of our family, would like to hear from anyone who served with Jack over there. We would very much like to hear any memories, experiences and reminiscences of Jack that anyone has. Anything you can send me will be shared with his two survivng brothers and the rest of our extended family. Thank you very much.

NAME = Chuck Provonchee <EMAIL = provonchee[ at ]juno.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = JACK ELLIOT
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968
- Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 05:02:58 (PDT)


Guest Record 703
Looking for any one who may have served with me there in Viet Nam at the same time I was there. I would like to hear from you at any time. I was wounded at Fire Base Rita Feb. 23, 1969. It would be nice to hear from an old Viet Nam buddy.

NAME = Robert Labombard <EMAIL = rlabomb1[ at ]nycap.rr.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Co D 2nd Battalion 5th Cavalry
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Fire Base Rita
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Albany, NY
- Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 14:20:03 (PDT)


Guest Record 702
Served as an SK2 from 1970-1971. Worked in the supply office requisitioning supplies to repair the PBR'S. Commanding Officer Mr. Fry, and Supply Office was Ensign Hillouse. Stood Junior Officer of the deck watches. Remember the constant smell of the Nuc-Mom factory off to our port side. Very little privacy racks very tight, as I remember 6 high. Concusion granades constantly going over the side. As I recall the YRBM-21 was approx. 180 feet long and approx. 50 ft. wide. I believe 5 decks Including the flight deck which included 2 huey gun ships. We housed approx. 300 men including the vietnamese. I remember about the second week I got there we were watching a movie on the mess deck when a vietnamese stormed into the mess hall with a granade and started to pull the pin. Probably some sailor pissed him off that day. These guys were small , but very hot tempered. On of the sailors standing near him,and the granade and got him out of the mess deck. I said to myself , this is going to be a long year. Does anyone rember this incident approx. August 1970. I remember barges tied up along side of the 21 with the PBR'S tied up to them. I also remember our famous beer barge which was not too shabby. I also remember the cockroaches scurring accross the counter in the chow hall. I remember listening to Chriss Noel every day. I believe she lives with her husband not too far from where I live in Boyton Beach Fl. From what I understand Chriss is very active in veterans affairs. Things could have been much worse I'm sure. It wasn't a bad place to spend your year in Vietnam. Other guys would come to the 21 for in country R&R. I had to leave real suddenly after 8 months on the 21, as my father wa dying. The Red Cross got me home in 48 hours. I left in my greens and when I arrived at Kennedy airport I looked like a bum, and was called baby killer and was spat at. I met a bunch of great guys on the 21 and would do it again if I had to. Would sure like to hook up with anyone who served on the 21.

NAME = Martin Friedentag <EMAIL = Martin3720[ at ]webtv.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-21
BASEs or LOCATIONS= upper Mekong River 2 miles below Cambodia
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1
FROM WHERE = Brooklyn, N.Y., NY
- Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 18:46:49 (PDT)


Guest Record 701
I was a EM3 and diver during that time period, Your web site brought back alot of memories long forgotten, some bad but a lot more good. Ken thanks for pulling this together and yes its much better than old "commercial one" you had

NAME = Michael Iaukea
WEB SITE = www.iaukea.com
<EMAIL = michael[ at ]iaukea.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = YRBM-16
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70-71
FROM WHERE = Tallahassee, Fl
- Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 16:02:43 (PDT)


Guest Record 700
spent 12 mo with rivdiv91 ...Ben Tre, rocket alley,snoopys nose, rt66 all those great places after I left rivdiv91 I went to the naval advisory group and formed a RVN navy group called RAID71 with Lt Bunnell, WO Coffin, and BM1 weber in Saigon , on the vam co and vam co dong rivers and a place called Tra Cu

NAME = ed hasior <EMAIL = ehasior[ at ]lucent.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = rivron9 rivdiv91 T-91-13 A-91-7
BASEs or LOCATIONS= dong tam tra cu
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2
FROM WHERE = hilton head , sc
- Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 18:55:47 (PDT)

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