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Record 7
EMAIL =: jbrown[ at ]epix.net
NAME = Jay Brown
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
From: Pocono Mountains of PA
Time: 1998-03-13 01:22:32
Comments: Kent: Great page! Brings back memories. USS WASHTENAW CTY .guestworld.com/wgb/wgb.dbm?owner=hawley-->

Record 11
EMAIL =: smithfam[ at ]enid.com
NAME = Fred D. Smith
Website:
Referred by: From Geocities
From: Enid, OK
Time: 1998-03-19 17:12:52
Comments: Great site! I served on board the USS WASHTNAW CTY LST-1166 and USS VERNON CTY LST-1161 from JAN 67 to MAR 69. I was on the rivers alot. When I was transferred from the Washtenaw to the Vernon, the Washenaw was about to leave RIVRON 9 and the Vernon was about to go on. I made some friends on the boats and some of the Army people.

Record 95
EMAIL =: tuverm[ at ]yahoo.com
NAME = Joe McCoy
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Columbus, Pa.
Time: 1998-09-19 22:39:09
Comments: I liked your web site . I was on USS Pitkin County LST 1082 in Viet Nam from early 1970 till mid 1971. I'm glad someone is keeping our history alive. Hopefully Viet Nam wasn't just a waste of time and lives. Thanks again, joe

Record 97
EMAIL =: montegill[ at ]hotmail.com
NAME = Monte Gill ENCS (ret)
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Brooksville,Fl
Time: 1998-09-24 02:29:34
Comments: Great site with great pictures. Brings back many memories. I was on the Harnett County (LST821),(PBR shop) from early 68 to early 69 and spent many months transiting the Bassac with our PBR's. Also spent a few days drinking beer and wallowing in the mud at the lower Bassac ARVN outpost and at Binh Thuy. Thanks again.

Record 119
EMAIL =: kbuc[ at ]fascination.com
NAME = KENNETH R. BUCHO-EN1 (SS-DV) RET. NAVY
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Rock Springs,Wyoming
Time: 1998-11-12 05:13:20
Comments: Looking for anyone that served on: ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT ONE. LCU-1481, 1620&1621, (1968-1969) USS GARRETT COUNTY LST-786,(1969-1970) ENJOYED READING ABOUT BROWNWATER NAVY. JOE T. BUNDY WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Record 156
EMAIL =: tagueg[ at ]ndak.net
NAME = Gene Tague
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: North Dakota
Time: 1999-02-09 05:16:14
Comments: I just stumbled on the site but possibly found a picture of myself but most important one of my LST 1032 which is hard to find any historical account of her...we sank her outside Vallejo ca. the end of 1970 after decomissioning.I served on her for two years as one of the two radiomen onboard.

Record 161
EMAIL =:
NAME = Mark Parish
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Marietta, Ga.
Time: 1999-02-17 14:50:59
Comments: Radioman, Uss Hunterdon County (LST838) '69-'70

Record 163
EMAIL =: ssdm[ at ]webtv.net
NAME = S.Scott McAvoy
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: FT. Laud. FL.
Time: 1999-02-20 02:24:47
Comments: VIET-NAM 1969-1971 USS SATYR ARL 23 & USS ASKARI ARL 30 Member of the M.R.F.A. I have some pictures that would fit in nicely on your page. Please contact me if interested. S.Scott McAvoy

Record 192
EMAIL =: crunchbars[ at ]aol.com
NAME = Chuck Fox
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Maple Valley, Washington (Seattle area)
Time: 1999-04-08 04:33:16
Comments: I was "in country" from Oct 68 to Nov 69 in the Mobile Riverine Force based outside Dong Tam. My boat was A-92-1 (an ASPB) tied to the USS Benewah. I have enjoyed viewing your pages and will check back from time to time. If anyone else reads this that was a "River Rat" during my time period I would like to hear from them.

Record 203
EMAIL =: MV1949[ at ]AOL.COM
NAME = MATTY VENEZIANO
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: BELLINGHAM , MA.
Time: 1999-05-07 04:25:31
Comments: GREAT SITE KENT YOU MUST HAVE AS MANY HOURS SETTING THIS UP AS YOU DID IN COUNTRY.IT WAS GREAT TO HEAR SOME OF THE OLD NAMES AGAIN, THE 16- 20- 21 WE MOOCHED MORE THAN ONE GOOD MEAL OFF YOU GUYS,GREAT LOBSTER TAILS. I THINK THE 16 IS STILL IN THE NAM, THE ASKARI ARL 30 IS GONE TO INDONESIA, THE TUTULIA ARG 4 WENT TO CHINA, WASHOE CTY 1165 IS IN PERU, AKL MARK IN CHINA, HUNTERDON CTY 838 IN MALAYSIA AND THE HARNETT CTY IS IN SUBIC BAY. I WAS ON THE YTB 785 NAS NHA BE 70-71 I THINK WE TOWED YOU GUYS TO VUNG TAU END OF 70 HAVE PICS SETTING UP THE TOW LINES AND 50 GUYS HANGING OFF THE RAILINGS GOOD MEMORIES. I TRIED TO GET THE PICS OUT OF THE ALBUM BUT THERE STUCK PRETTY GOOD I GUESS 30 YEARS HAS TAKEN ITS TOLL ON MORE THAN A FEW MINDS. I'LL WORK ON THEM, ALSO ANY INFO ON OTHER SITES TO FIND LOST SHIPMATES. ANYBODY STILL KICKING OUT THERE BMC FALARDEAU R.L., SNIPE, BM1 CALLAHAN, BM2 SANDERS, EM2 BROWN, WADSWORTH, MAUTINO, WEBBER, BAKER, SMITTY, SWARTZ. THANKS AGAIN YOU DID A GREAT JOB WILL CHECK BACK AGAIN.

Record 215
EMAIL =: lrr[ at ]itsa.ucsf.edu
NAME = Larry Roszkowiak
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From:
Time: 1999-05-22 00:39:53
Comments: I was on the USS Hampshire County LST-819 in '68 and '69. Would love to hear from old shipmates.

Record 230
EMAIL =: tomhicks3[ at ]yahoo.com
NAME = tom hicks
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Austin, Texas
Time: 1999-07-07 16:17:19
Comments: I was a PN3 on a LST, USS Washoe County, in the summer of 1969, probably downriver from you. I wouldn't have dreamed of swimming in the river... Good luck.

Record 236
EMAIL =: pbeane1[ at ]prodigy.net
NAME = Paul Beane
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Paducah, KY
Time: 1999-07-27 04:37:27
Comments: Great Web Page. Brings back memories of Siagon, Nah Be, Long Xueyen, USS Satyr and Jennings County

Record 250+2
EMAIL =: d2155[ at ]mindspring.com
NAME = Richard Skurka
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Phoenix Arizona
Time: 1999-08-24 04:46:11
Comments: I'm a riverrat that served on the support ship LST819. trying to locate any one that you might know who served in 03/70-07/71.I'm trying to get my VA ratings.I sorry about my tpying skills. Agent orange has got the best of me. I need some help!

Record 250+3
EMAIL =: algae1147[ at ]yahoo.com
NAME = alfredekennon
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: missouri
Time: 1999-08-25 21:22:30
Comments: i was a adivsor for vietnavy in the detla serviced with cos folt three and uss askari

Record 250+4
EMAIL =: algae1147[ at ]yahoo.com
NAME = Alfred E Kennon
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Farmington Missouri
Time: 1999-08-25 21:44:47
Comments: Was on board the USS JOHN R CRAIG DD 885 in1969 then went to camp tin shal da dang then went to cat lo as advisor to vietnam navy then don tham then to USS ASKARI ARL 30 last duty station in cam mau

Record 250+13
EMAIL =: a.mclean[ at ]snet.net
NAME = Mac McLean
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: ct
Time: 1999-09-12 23:20:47
Comments: Chirstmas time 1970 I choperd in from Windham Cnty. LST-1170. Myself and HT-2 Henry to gas free an amy from across the river. I stayed in the chief's hooch. It sort of reminded me of the Alamo. I wonder if YNC Travis made it out OK ?

Record 250+14
EMAIL =: rickypt[ at ]efortress.com
NAME = Richard P Turner
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: middletown Rhode Island
Time: 1999-09-13 03:44:59
Comments: Kent great web page i graduated from niotc class mrf 56 i served in country on tango 152 13 from May 1968 to July 1969 operated off Uss Benewa and Mercer Apl 26 And Apl 30 in mekong delta cantho Vung to Mytho Dongtam twin rivers cross road snoopys nose the where we got feet wet training for battle i am 57 years old retired from the navy in march of 1984 at newport ri work for the naval station now been there 16 years presently working for a navy bmc my rate we know our shit i operate his boats for oil boom ops for the coast guard ships do painting keep his pier looking good he call me his main man i have a purple heart from the u minh forest we got our ass kicked a lot of action down in delta i am not married messed up from ptsd under treatment by va uin providence ri rate at 30% that chief i work for saw his dad a va hospital in jersy when he was 6 years old his dad later died for amnesia from vietnam talk again richard p turner bm1 (sw) usn retired

Record 250+17
EMAIL =:
NAME = floyd howard, jr
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From:
Time: 1999-09-25 23:44:05
Comments: aboard uss hunterdon cty lst 838 bassac ham luong rivers 1977 1978. address 20092 floyd howard lane foley al 36535. gunners mate.

Record 280
EMAIL =: rpahlow[ at ]calpoly.edu">Bob Pahlow
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: San Luis Obispo, CA
Time: 1999-10-15 04:49:27
Comments: Served Oct '69 - Sept ''70 with River Patrol Flotilla Five in Binh Thuy. Made the side trip into Cambodia on the USS Benewah. Haven't spoken of my time in country since I left, till I found this page. Thanks.

Record 282
EMAIL =: ma99ma[ at ]wa.freei.net">Ed Seafeldt RM2
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Seattle
Time: 1999-10-24 17:56:04
Comments: I have had severe respiratory problems ever since my tour in Vietnam. I am trying to get "buddy" statements from fellow shipmate who served in the Mekong Delta. I was on board the USS Satyr, a repair ship, from 1969-1970. Can you send fellow shipmates a mass E-mail asking if other sailors have significant respiratory problems from their service? I would appreciate it. Im working with the VA and they want "buddy statements". Did you know that the fish in Vietnam contain parasites and are known for causing a condition called paragonisis? The symptoms are chronic cough and bleeding lungs. I spent the next 3 years after being in Vietnam with bleeding lungs and a severe chronic cough. Over time these conditions have progressed and I now have additional respiratory problems. As sailors we were also exposed as you know to other agents such as dioxin from the US Army Chemical Corps spraying missions, and herbicide spraying from the USAF. In additon some of us were exposed to asbestos when the WWII ships we served on were modified and asbestos was exposed during shipboard renovation projects. Can you help me by forwarding my E-mail to fellow sailors? Thanks. Ed Seafeldt (206) 283-7409 ma99ma[ at ]wa.freei.net

Record 284
EMAIL =: ma99ma[ at ]wa.freei.net">Ed Seafeldt RM2
Website:
Referred by: From a Friend
From: Seattle Washington
Time: 1999-10-28 05:06:02
Comments: Respiratory problems? Cancer? Chronic Cough? Tinnitus? From: RM2 Seafeldt, USS Satyr, ARL-23 Gunboat Repair Ship Date: Tuesday October 27, 1999 Time: 01:03 Comments Hi there from Seattle from RM2 Ed Seafeldt. Im a federal employee, with a wife and 3 daughters. Spent 31 years in the military, 11 in the Navy and 20 in the Army. Not a pleasant subject but do any of the rest of you have respiratory problems from your service in Vietnam? I started coughing while there and by the time I got home in February 1970 was coughing up blood/sputum. At age 19-21 I coughed violently for up to 2-3 hours a day. Gradually my cough got better but by the mid- 1980s had acquired bronchitis and adult asthma and had periodic bouts of severe coughing spells. I then acquired sleep apnea and had surgery to partially correct the problem. My chronic cough has continued in 1999 with a vengance. I have been sick with a lung infection since January 1999 and it now involves my frontal lobe (constant headache); chest (heart pain); stomach cramps(constant pain) and testicles (pain from coughing); speech(difficult); eyes (bloodshot); eating (diffiult because in interferes with breathing); vomiting (caused by violent coughing). Doctors at the Seattle VA and Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound don't know what to do with me. They love to throw medications at me but that just complicates things. If any of this seems like something that is similar to what you have please let me know. INFO / RESEARCH FOR YOU WHO HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS (1) Vietnamese fish products are recognized world wide for paragonisis (lung flukes or "parasites" These devils get in your lungs and tear you up. Classic symptoms are a severe cough and blood in sputum. (2) Nitrous Dioxide - Used in arc welding. Too much of this in Vietnam and your lungs were toast. (3) Forget about agent orange and dioxin. The government and big business shut this down. No matter what you say, unless you have terminal respiratory cancer you will never see a dime of compensation. And even if you do you will never spend any of the compensation because you will be dead. (4) Many of the ships we served on were from WWII and literally, recommissioned time bombs filled with asbestos products. "Ambitious stewards of industry" modified our ships while we were on them, disturbing the asbestos resulting in us breathing the particles into our lungs. Tastey huh. BOTTOM LINE If any of you have considered that your the only one with respiratory problems, think again. Lets talk "compensation". "Buddy statements" are about the only thing the VA understands. Please E-mail me RM2 Edward Seafeldt, Seattle, Washington Ma99ma[ at ]wa.freei.net or call me at home in the evenings (206) 283-7409 or at work (206) 281-3005. Im so screwed up from Vietnam that I only work a couple of hours each day, normally in the mornings. TINNITUS If you have tinnitus from Vietnam I can help you with your claim with the VA. I just received retroactive disability pay going back to the early 1980s for tinnitus in one year from gunfire, radio noise and concussion grenades. I also receive disability pay for burning my foot off in 1990 and severing my plantar fascia in my heel in 1981. Look forward to talking to you. God Bless ya even if your not all screwed up. River Rats stick together! Thanks to Albert Moore. Edward & Margie Seafeldt, Seattle, Washington

Record 289
EMAIL =: tutorls[ at ]dmi.net">lloyd Tutor
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: SALMON IDAHO
Time: 1999-11-11 14:29:20
Comments: I need to corect my message I sent Monday. We were not on the Basac at the time of the fire on YRBM16 we were on the LST 838 anchored in the mouth of the river below the barge. We had just spent about a week living on the barge while the T went to sea to resupply. I had left my cammera on the barge and when we entered the crews compartment fighting the fire I climbed up to the bunk where I had left the camera and recovered it. Again Lloyd

Record 301
EMAIL =: vistaent[ at ]erols.con">Greg Witt
Website:
Referred by: NewsGroups
From: Bethesda, Maryland
Time: 1999-12-09 12:22:21
Comments: USS Whitfield County LST-1169 attached to RIVRON 9; 1967-69

Record 303
EMAIL =: Cozyscafe[ at ]aol.com">Doyle B. Bartlett
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Dallas, Texas
Time: 1999-12-15 15:34:16
Comments: I as a YN2 aboard the USS MONOUTH COUNTY (LST-1032) from Aug 69 - May 70. I was very surprised to see a picture of the MONMOUTH COUNTY in your river boat section. I have been trying to contact old shipmates for several months and this was the first time I found any mention of the 1032. I was aboard the day the picture was taken and it brought back a lot of memories, plus trying to I.D. the crew members. Thanks for sharing your pictures. P.S. I was a CYN at MSTS Honolulu 67 - 69 before being transfered to the MONMOUTH COUNTY

Record 319
EMAIL =: Michaelburden[ at ]hotmail.com">Mike Burden
Website:
Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook
From: Saginaw, Michigan
Time: 2000-01-09 06:47:34
Comments: I was a FN aboard the USS Monmouth CTY. between Oct 1969 - June 1970 (you have a picture of me aboard LST 1032 leaning over the railing, passing a JP5 fuel line to your YRBM - 20}. This picture must have been taken around Jan. '70 because I can remember being on the fantail shortly after super and one of your mess cooks dumped a can of trash & garbage off your stern and about 4 to 5 local civilians dugout boats, with make shift nets, started scooping this junk up. We had to use the high pressure fire hoses to keep them away from the ships because it was during the Tet offence and we were under orders not to dicharge our weapons unless we were fired upon. We were attached to COMLANSHIPRONTWO (command landing ship squadron two) and based out of Vung Tau at AB&T (Alaska barrage & transport) compound where we would beach the ship, open the bow doors, lower the tank ramp, & take on supplies.I hope to see more pictures, since I did not take any during my tour (I could not imagine anyone ever wanting to remember those days) and for that I am sorry. Would like to hear from my shipmates (it's been so long - can't even remember the names :-{ ). God Bless the USN!!!!!

Record 322
EMAIL =: ocean19466[ at ]aol.com">Jerry Howe
Website:
Referred by: Signing another Guestbook
From: Indiainapolis,Indiana
Time: 2000-01-13 15:07:41
Comments: Reviewed your web page. Well done. I was on Lst 1148 Sumner County 65/66. Your page brought a lot of (good)memories back. Keep up the good work. Thanks

Record 334
EMAIL =: LYONSDEN[ at ]SOFTCOM.NET">ALLEN L. LYONS
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Time: 2000-01-31 23:10:21
Comments: YOUR WEB PAGE IS GREAT. IT REALLY TAKES ME BACK. I SERVED ON THE HARNETT COUNTY LST 821 IN LATE 69' AND 70' ON THE VAM CO DONG RIVER. ALSO DID SOME TIME OFF OF RACH GIA AT END OF 1ST TOUR. ALSO SERVED TIME ON THE USS BUCHANNAN DDG 14 UNTIL DISCHARGE IN 72' I HAVE MANY PHOTOS BUT AM NOT YET TOOLED UP TO SEND THEM ANYWHERE. IT'S GOOD TO SEE SOME OF MY OLD STOMPING GROUNDS - HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU THAT SERVED ON EITHER SHIP.

Record 342
EMAIL =: DBartlett[ at ]peoplepc">Doyle B Bartlett
Website:
Referred by: Net Search
From: Dallas
Time: 2000-02-14 06:33:57
Comments: Looking of shipsmates USS MONMOUTH COUNTY LST 1032. I ran across Gene Tague entry in LST section but e-mail address will not connect. Gene if you see this please reply.

Record 349
EMAIL =: lroszkowiak[ at ]its.ucsf.edu">Larry Roszkowiak (RM3)
Website:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
From: Fairfax, CA
Time: 2000-03-01 22:12:08
Comments: Web site is better than ever. I'm now more determined than ever to send you some of my pics from '68 on board the LST819 USS Hampshire County.

Record 368

Great site. Looking for shipmates that served on the
MONMOUTH COUNTY - LST 1032. We were resupply all rivers
in the Mekong and one trip into Cambodia plus side trip
up the Song Bo Da.

Doyle Bartlett (YN2) <DBartlett[ at ]peoplepc.com>
Unit/Ship= MONMOUTH COUNTY LST 1032, - YRS= 69-70 - base/location= Riverine Resupply Mekong Delta
- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at 22:31:51 (PST)

Record 376
Found your site while looking up Navy Reunions. The detail on the bombing of YRBM 16 brought back a lot of memories as I was stationed aboard the USS Hunterdon County (LST-838) as an SM3. That Thanksgiving night 1967, I just went on the Mid watch on the bridge and shortly after midnight I heard the call for assistance to help the YRBM 16. We immidately went to General Quarters and made the transit up river on a ship that was 327' in almost pitch black darkness. We were all affraid that we were heading into an ambush but made it safely there to the scene to help put the fires out. If you were on board the Hunterdon County 1967-1968 Please feel free to e-mail me. NOTE TO WEBMASTER: PLease correct spelling of Hunterdon County in the YRBM 16 Article. You have "Huntington County" Thank You

G. Marc Klothakis <mklothakis[ at ]aol.com>
Unit/Ship= USS Hunterdon County LST-838, - YRS= 4/67-8/68 - base/location= All Rivers in Delta
- Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 16:16:11 (PDT)

Record 399
SERVER ON THE CLARK COUNTY LST 601 FROM 1966-1968. WORKED WITH TF-111.1

ARTHUR J. DESCHENES <ART18[ at ]JUNO.COM>
UNIT/SHIP= CLARK COUNTY LST-601, - YRS= 66-68 - BASE/location= ALL OVER
FROM= GLEN BURNIE, MD
- Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 16:19:43 (PDT)

Record 404
Great site & a 4.0 tribute to all who served...
Served aboard the USS Tortuga LSD-26. The old girl
made quite a contribution in both Korea & Vietnam.
I would like invite everyone to visit the Tortuga site.

Thanks again and keep up the good work for all to enjoy.
Chuck Westbrook

Chuck Westbrook <Bichon1[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= USS TORTUGA LSD-26, - YRS= 4 IN
- Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 18:50:34 (PDT)

Record 421
Was on the Vernon Cty when she first arrived in Yokosuaka Japan in early 60 and spent two years there on board. Spent time running the river in Viet Nam with IUWG 1 in Quin Nhon and Cam Ron Bay. Retired now and still working for the gvt. Spent time on the following ships also so if you remember me give me a buzz. USS Washburn AKA 108 USS Bexar APA 114 USS England DLG 22 USS Barbara CTY LST 1165 North Island, San Diego Amphib Base Bath Maine, just to name a few. Good Web site Smooth seas and following winds to all

Harry Piaczynski <sm1flags[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= USS Vernon CTY LST 1161, - YRS= 2 FROM= corpus christi, TX
- Monday, July 03, 2000 at 12:47:02 (PDT)

Record 424
hi, my name is jerry menski i am 28 years old, my father joseph menski was stationed at this place called sea float from april 1970 to april 1971, he was a radio repairman or a radio technician. my dad passed away in 1992 and i recently found a purple heart medal and some old letters that he had written to my mother, but parts of the letter are missing, there was mention of a ship i think it was called and lst that was mined sometime in late 1970 october or november it was tied in the river with some other ships called mike or nike boats, a tug boat,and a patrol boat. my dad was on one of these ships repairing some radio equiptment when the explosion happened, and was wounded in the leg with a piece of flying metal. if anybody has any information about this or anyone knew my father i would appreciate any information you can give me. thank you jerry

jerry menski <hotporkettaman[ at ]aol.com>
- Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 10:16:55 (PDT)

Record 427
Served on board USS Whitfield County (LST 1169)(MRF) 1968 and USS Satyr (ARL 23) 1969-70. Looking for R.B.Stearns RD1, Wesley E. Judson SM1, Mike Swank SM2, Hector Pace RD3... They still owe me money! ;-)

Kenneth Strickland <frans[ at ]mail.tds.net>
UNIT/SHIP= USS Satyr, - YRS= 69-70 GA
- Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 18:13:04 (PDT)

Record 430
Served USSYR71, NSA Danang, fall 1967 - fall 1968. Also, USSHampshire County, LST 819, Spring 1969, fall 1970

Willie G Brown <wgb[ at ]dswa.com>
UNIT/SHIP= LST819, - YRS= 2 - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 12:54:32 (PDT)

Record 437
Great website! You guys did an outstanding job over there. I know, I watched over you from the air..

Tom Jessen <Jessentp[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= HAL-3 Det 1, - YRS= 66-67 - BASE/location= USS Jennings Cty, USS Harnett Cty, USS Hunterdon Cty
FROM= Petersburg, VA
- Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 05:41:26 (PDT)

Record 451
LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES FROM YEAR 67 ONBOARD USS MONMOUTH COUNTY (LST 1032)

Raleigh C. (Bill) Perry <rperry[ at ]mindspring.com>
UNIT/SHIP= USS MONMOUTH COUNTY (LST 1032), - YRS= DEC 66 - DEC 67 FROM= BUFORD, GA
REFFERED By= JUST CAME IN.
- Monday, August 21, 2000 at 14:00:38 (PDT)

Record 471
Fantastic site Shipmate!!!! -BZ- What a fitting way to honor all our Brothers that didn't make it back... To those of us that did make it I'll just say Welcome Home Brothers and Sisters....I guess most of remember the phrase,"It don't mean nothin" Well after all these years I have to say "It DID mean something" In memory of Robert L. Blais EN3 PBR139 -Still On Patrol-

Bill Akin, BMCS, USN, Ret. <BrownH2o[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= PBR139 at RivSec 532, - YRS= Apr.68-Jan.69 - BASE/location= USS Hunt her down County , My Tho, TraCu
FROM= Summerville , SC
REFFERED By= Paul Cagle
- Friday, September 15, 2000 at 00:05:52 (PDT)

Record 482
I served on PBR'S as a gunner in Vinh Long, LST 859, and SA DEC. I was the cover boat the night we lost PBR 113. Would like to here from some of the guy's that were there then. Thank's for a great web site. Bill Marino

W.F. (Bill) Marino <b_g25[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNIT/SHIP= River Patrol section 513, - BASE/location= Vinh long, Viet Nam
FROM= Aug. 66 to Sept. 67, tex
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 14:02:26 (PDT)

Record 483
This is a GREAT page. I served on the Tom Green Cty LST 1159. We were hit on several occations. I departed duty on the 1159 on January 21, 1969. I was carried off on a streatcher. We were under attack in Vaung Tau and were hit with a 122mm. Looking for the Corpsman who saved my life, I want to say thank you. Also looking for James (Peanut) Price from Charlemett La.

Barry W. Curtis <Curtisbwp[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= lst 1159 Tom Green, - YRS= 1 FROM= Boston, Ma
- Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 15:20:07 (PDT)

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Hi All, No matter who I talk to regarding being on station ship in the Cau Mau Peninsula, I cannot help but thank my ship mates, SEALS, and Sea Wolf Detachments for making our tours on station a safer one. As we rode "poppa" boats up the rivers, laden with mail, beer, food & ammo we always were welcomed aboard SeaFloat......Kudos you guys, I am proud to be able to support your efforts in the peninsula. Bless those who died and those who came back home. Our sacrifice was for our brothers in arms, and our loyality was to the USA.......HoooooooRAHhhhhhaaaaaaa !!!!! to you all Love the memories of all of you Frank

Frank Seeley SFP-2 <fseeley[ at ]academyhealthnj.com>
UNIT/SHIP= USS Terell County LST 1157, - YRS= 1968-69 - BASE/location= Youkuska Japan
NJ
- Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 14:36:42 (PDT)

Record 506
This web site is great,have spent hours in here and will be back

Tim Lindenzweig <swagjet[ at ]excite.com >
UNIT/SHIP= uss jennings.co, - YRS= 11/2 - BASE/location= all over the delta
FROM= 67-681/2, tx
- Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 15:39:12 (PST)

Record 509
I was SK2 from Mar of 69 to Feb of 70. I have pictures of the Monmouth County. If any one wants a copy of them send me a E-Mail.

Gary Bales <gbales[ at ]erinet.com>
UNIT/SHIP= Monmouth County LST-1032, - YRS= 1 - BASE/location= Vung Tau
FROM= Middletown, Ohio
- Monday, November 20, 2000 at 11:33:19 (PST)

Record 538
Looking for crew members on Garrett Cty LST 786 69-70, Would enjoy hearing from any of them. More-so the PBR maint. crew from the well deck. Kent, enjoyed the site keep up the wonderful work THANKS

Ken Bucho EN1 DV1 Ret <kbuc[ at ]fascination.com>
UNIT/SHIP= USS GARRETT CTY> LST786, - YRS= 69-70 - BASE/location= Song On Doc - Ha Tien
FROM= Rock Springs, Wy
REFFERED By= Kent Hawley
- Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 09:54:30 (PST)

Record 541
Served on the Pitkin County from 7-67 to 9-68 and the USS Tutuila ARG-4 from 6-69 to 6-70. Went everywhere on the Pitkin from Cua Viet down to Vung Tau and up the rivers. Stationed on the Tutuila at An Thoi and Vung Tau. Was a shipfitter on both ships. Would like to hear from and share the brown water experience with other LST sailors or mates from the Toot. Great Web Site! Keep up the great job and as Bob Hope would say, "thanks for the memories"!

Steve Holden <smholden[ at ]plix.com>
UNIT/SHIP= Pitkin County LST1082, - YRS= 67-68 - BASE/location= Guam, M.I.
FROM= Colville, Wa
- Sunday, December 24, 2000 at 21:01:32 (PST)

Record 547
I was on the lst 525 uss calorine county from 1965-1967 in county most of the time home port Gusm up and from DA Nang Chu lia Cav vat''' Then went to BOAT SUPPORT UNIT ONE then went to VIN LONG working support with the SEAL team there was on the insuren boats on the rivers shipfitter/ engenman// port gunner Hope that well do for now SKI SFM2

Frank Wojciechowski <wojo12922[ at ]cs.com>
UNIT/SHIP= Bost support unit one, - YRS= 1968 - BASE/location= Vinl Long
FROM= Billingham, WA
- Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 09:36:54 (PST)

Record 548
US navy 1964-1968 vietnam 1966-1968 uss caroline county lst 525 1965-1967 Boat Support Unit One 1967-1968 on the rivers out of Ving long work with the SEALS out of Ving Long Trips to My tho Can tho Dong tam ets..

Frank Wojciechowski <wojo12922[ at ]cs.com>
UNIT/SHIP= lst525/boat support unit one, - YRS= 1968 - BASE/location= Ving Long
FROM= Bellingham, WA
- Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 10:20:48 (PST)

Record 558
Awsome website. We ran the rivers alot hauling supplies to you guys. From getting mined in Vung Tau (it didnt go off) to having fire onboard in Cambodia, It made for a lot of exciting times. The words I hated most were "Your can't return fire, That's a friendly village". Friendly my butt!!

Bill Posson <bposs[ at ]phillipsburg.net>
UNIT/SHIP= USS Hampshire County LST 819, - YRS= 69/70 - BASE/location= Mekong/Bassac Rivers
FROM= Stuttgart, KS
- Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 15:47:45 (PST)

Record 561
I had a great time on the 1161. Especially when we crossed the equator...when we were all teenagers. And, the landings we made. Remember the times we were HAVEN for PCF and PBR. Remember the rides on Swiftboats. Served in GATOR NAVY all the while, except for scols and shore duty (awaiting orders back to the PAN)finally got them and they sent me to the NAM. On my first love...1161, how can a fellow get so freakin' lucky. But, would not trade it for anything. Remember the Washburn, Piacynski? Manny

Manuel J. Pe�a <MJPSPARKS[ at ]aol.com>
UNIT/SHIP= USS VERNON CTY (LST-1161) , - YRS= 6 - BASE/location= Yokosuka
FROM= Allen, TX
REFFERED By= BROWSE
- Friday, January 19, 2001 at 15:11:55 (PST)

Record 562
I served on board the Vernon County from 1954 to 1958.I went aboard when it was known as the LST 1161. We went to New Orleans for recommissioning...She was then known as the Vernon County....I was an Engineman. I went aboard as a FN and transferred off as an EN2...Was #2 engine room PO,water king,spare parts PO and my special sea detail was on the throttles on the bridge.Had a great time onboard and made a lot of friends....Would like to hear from any of the crew that was onboard when I served..54 57...I transferred to the USS Muliphen AKA 61 in Dec.1957....We went to Europe and made the landings in Beruit in 58.... " HAZE GRAY ALL THE WAY"

H.Robert Villwock <N4HRV[ at ]arrl.net>
UNIT/SHIP= LST 1161 , - YRS= 54-57 - BASE/location= Little Creek Va.
FROM= 1954 to 1958, Va
- Friday, January 19, 2001 at 17:41:36 (PST)

Record 566
I served on the USS Terrell County LST 1157 from 1964 to 1967.I reported aboard right out of Boot Camp as a SN and left two years later as a GMG2.We had a good Command and a great crew.Needless to say their were many outstanding liberty ports and many trips to Viet Nam also.If anyone out there served on this fine old ship I would sure love to hear from you.

Bill McKee <bmckee[ at ]koyote.com>
UNIT/SHIP= USS Terrell County LST 1157, - YRS= 1964-1966 - BASE/location= Yokosuka,Japan
FROM= West Tawakoni, TX
REFFERED By= Surfed in
- Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 10:07:47 (PST)

Record 570
Like Joe McCoy, I also served aboart Pitkin County from Oct 12 1970 until she was decomissioned in Bremerton,Wa in 1971. Hated it then, but memories are now nostalgic.

Bruce Watson <bruce1218[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNIT/SHIP= Uss Pitkin County, - YRS= 1970-71 - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 12:21:45 (PST)

Record 576
I served on LST-1123 and helped to decommission in Dec 69 and then went to LPH-3 for 3 Months and turned around and went back to the YRBM-21 Where I was the Eng. Log Room Yeoman under CWO-2 I.D. Backus as my Division Officer. I remember the Chopper that went down after being loaded and one incicent that happened in the MESS deck,Thanks to those River Patrol Boaters Sitting at the Table playing cards and those two sailors that came in the mess deck door to the galley helped SAVED our lives at that mess table. Thanks Brothers. Richard W. Schliep,RR1,Box 46 Fairfield,Nebraska 689-9730

Richard W. Schliep <rs25647[ at ]alltel.net>
UNIT/SHIP= Yrbm-21 , - YRS= 70-71 - BASE/location= Chauc Duc
FROM= May 70-April 71, ne
REFFERED By= browsing the web
- Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 08:15:45 (PST)

Record 578
Is there anybody out there who served aboard the Stone County (LST 1141) during '66 and '68? If there is, I'm looking for the whereabouts of LCDR Roy Story, our Skipper. This is a great sight, I found it by accident.

Charlie Fox <cppfox[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNIT/SHIP= USS Stone County ( LST 1141), - YRS= 66-68 - BASE/location= Da Nang ,Market Time
FROM= San Clemente, CA
- Friday, February 02, 2001 at 13:04:38 (PST)

Record 581
Served on board the USS Windham County LST 1170 for two years '64 - '66. Would be very interested hearing from any crew members that served about that ship. Regards, Dick Williams

Dick Williams <hermit[ at ]erie.net>
UNIT/SHIP= USS Windham County LST 1170, - YRS= 64-66 - BASE/location= Japan
FROM= Erie, PA
- Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 14:02:03 (PST)

Record 585
I was on the USS Hampshire County LST819 and was in-country during summers of 68-69. It would be great to hear from old shipmates.

Larry Roszkowiak (RM3) <lroszkowiak[ at ]its.ucsf.edu>
UNIT/SHIP= USS Hampshire County LST-819, - YRS= 1968-69 - BASE/location= Vung Tau
- Friday, February 09, 2001 at 15:08:37 (PST)

Record 594
Served on the 1126 for all three deployments to 'Nam from '65 - '67. Deck ape and .50 cal gunner for the first two tours, RD3 the third. Now, a retired LTC in the USA. How things change. Looking for old (aren't we all!?!) shipmates from that time.

John Helms <jhelms[ at ]bemail.com>
UNIT/SHIP= USS Snohomish Cty (LST-1126), - YRS= 3y2m15d - BASE/location= Out of SDiego -- A LOT
FROM= Redondo Beach, CA
REFFERED By= Surfin' by
- Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 12:50:53 (PST)

Guest Record 626
Too many stories to tell here...but i do have a lot of photos to share

NAME = Ed Smith <EMAIL = ets1945[ at ]flash.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = U.S.S. Jennings Cty LST 846 and PBRs
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Mekong and Bassac Rivers
YEARs in VIETNAM = '68 - '70
FROM WHERE = Palestine, TX
REFFERED By = curiosity
- Sunday, April 08, 2001 at 08:33:18 (PDT)

Guest Record 658
Any old shipmates from the 902 on board here?If so email me. The water was muddy, the beer was warm, and God we were so young and showed no fear....

NAME = Geno Garton <EMAIL = genog[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Luzerne County(LST-902)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Mekong Delta
YEARs in VIETNAM = '66-'67
FROM WHERE = Des Moines, IA
- Monday, May 07, 2001 at 14:25:36 (PDT)

Guest Record 659
Any old shipmates from the 902 on board here?If so email me. The water was muddy, the beer was warm, and God we were so young and showed no fear....

NAME = Geno Garton <EMAIL = genog[ at ]hotmail.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Luzerne County(LST-902)
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Mekong Delta
YEARs in VIETNAM = '66-'67
FROM WHERE = Des Moines, IA
- Monday, May 07, 2001 at 14:25:51 (PDT)

Guest Record 678
I recently built a Web Page for USS VERNON COUNTY LST 1161, since there was no web page for her, I started one recently with a guest book. I served aboard her from 1967 to 1969 and I know all of her crews would be interested if the word was out. I also have a web page http://community.webtv.net/GGRicks/HOME OF SKC GEROLD G RICKS USN RETIRED, about my navy career. Vernon County Link is on my Home Page

NAME = SKC GEROLD G RICKS USN RETIRED
WEB SITE = http://community.webtv.net/GGRicks/HOME FOR VERNON COUNTY
<EMAIL = GGRicks[ at ]WEBTV.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = Home Page just established with guest book for USS VERNON COUNTY LST 1
BASEs or LOCATIONS= I was on Vernon County in Vietnam 1967 to 1969
YEARs in VIETNAM = 16 months
FROM WHERE = California , REFFERED By = Brown Water Navy
- Friday, May 25, 2001 at 20:56:28 (PDT)

Guest Record 681
Assigned to USS Tutuila ARG 4 nicknamed pier 4 upon completion of FT school, Bainbridge MD. Spent from 5/58 to 4/59 on board
Transfered to USS Terrebonne Parish LST 1156 from the Tutuila and spent the remainder of my service obligation
there. Discharged in 4/61. Would be great hearing from anyone who served with me during those times. Especially looking for a Louis
Stallings from Mass. I think I located a Lt. from the Terrebonne Parish, a Lindsay Shuford now living in Oregon. George Fox.

NAME = George Fox <EMAIL = g.gfox[ at ]verizon.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Terrebone Parish LST 1156 & USS Tutuila ARG4
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Norfolk Naval Base and Amphib base Little Creek
NY
- Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 21:37:40 (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 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, 200

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 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 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 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 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 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 802
I was an 'intelligence/combat' photographer, whatever that is, stationed with UDT-13 and spent a week or so on board the USS TERREL COUNTY prior to SEAFLOAT being built. While there, we had a few search and destroy operations, got ambushed a couple times and ate some good chow on board the TC. Our OIC was LT Bruce Dyer (retired as CAPT). The officer in charge of creating SEAFLOAT flew in one day while we were 'hiking' along the river bank with an eye out for local inhabitants with AK's and we gave him some protection from whatever as we checked out Old Nam Canh and some other places in that area. SEAL One had some guys hot bunking with us. MM1 Moki Martin, Solano, Gore, Farmer, and Dee Daigle were there. LT Tim Wettack was the SEAL OIC. They worked at night and we worked during the day. Prior to my arriving, PCF 43 got blown up on the river by a VC attack that ultimately set off all the demolitions on board. During the firefight, Doc Worthington the UDT Corpsman, the skipper of the boat LTJG Don Drosz, and the coxn of the PCF, QM3 Tom Holloway, were killed. Most of the UDT men and most of the boat's crew were wounded. As a result of this action, John Lowry of UDT-13 got the Silver Star. Art Ruiz and Mike Sandlin of UDT were wounded. Art went home for a while and later came back on active duty. Mike returned to duty after a bullet hole through his thigh healed. He's not back on active duty as a recruiter for the SEALs. (53 years old)

NAME = PHC (DV) (PJ) Steven L. Waterman, Ret.
WEB SITE = http://www.justasailor.com/thebook.html
<EMAIL = Steve[ at ]JustASailor.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = UDT-13 aboard USS Terrel County
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Before SeaFloat was built
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1969
FROM WHERE = South Thomaston, ME
REFFERED By = Frank Sparks
- Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 02:44:32 (PDT)

Record 821
on board uss washtenaw cty 1166 from sept.68 to oct 69 in corp 4 in the mekong delta.

NAME = robert peiffer <EMAIL = bobgwen77[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = uss washtenaw cty lst 1166
BASEs or LOCATIONS= dong ha ,veitnam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 13 months
FROM WHERE = indiana, pa
REFFERED By = roger peiffer
- Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 17:28:40 (PDT)

Record 822
Served on the USS Jennings County,

NAME = David Barnes <EMAIL = bunnieb[ at ]syringa.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Jennings County LST 846
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-1969
FROM WHERE = Lewiston, Idaho
- Friday, September 21, 2001 at 23:07:12 (PDT)

Record 824
would love to talk to shipmates.1968-1970-18107712287

NAME = bm2 steven b sorensen
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = uss pitkin county lst-1082
BASEs or LOCATIONS= guam-delta
YEARs in VIETNAM = 2
FROM WHERE = det., mi
- Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 17:07:36 (PDT)

Record 844
MAN THIS SURE BROUGHT BACK SOME FAROUT MEMORIES! I'LL BE BACK AT THIS SITE AGAIN AND AGAIN! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

NAME = NELLO D'AMATO <EMAIL = WWW.NELLOD[ at ]MSN.COM>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = MADERA CTY905 PAGE CTY 1076 LANSHIPSQUAD2 ARG4TUTUILA
BASEs or LOCATIONS= VUNG TAU, DELTA,BASES ALONG COAST.
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-71
FROM WHERE = WASH.DC., REFFERED By = FELL IN TO YOUR SITE.
- Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 12:46:22 (PDT)

Record 847
WELCOME HOME BROTHERS. DAMN, WE WERE YOUNG AND PROUD! NOW WE'RE JUST PROUD!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK KENT. I'LL BE A REGULAR AT THIS SIGHT. GOD BLESS AMERICA, AND THE BROWNWATER NAVY.

NAME = NELLO (DAGO) D'AMATO <EMAIL = WWW.NELLOD[ at ]MSN.COM>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LANDINGSHIPSQUADRON2-LST-905 MADERA CTY, LST-1076 PAGE CTY, TUTUILA ARG-4
BASEs or LOCATIONS= VUNG-TAU, VINH LONG, CAN THO, DONG TAM, SAIGON, AND BASES UP AND DOWN THE COAST.
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-71
FROM WHERE = WASH,DC., REFFERED By = SURFED IN.
- Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 06:33:56 (PDT)

Record 852
Would love to hear from any of the old crowd.

NAME = John H. Howe <EMAIL = johnhhowe[ at ]mpinet.net>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LST-838
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Orlando, FL
- Friday, October 19, 2001 at 17:11:15 (PDT)

Record 871
Just looking for shipmates from lst525 years 1965-1968 wood like to here from them been a long time

NAME = frank wojciechowski <EMAIL = wojo12922[ at ]cs.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = uss caroline county LST525
BASEs or LOCATIONS= all over most of vetnam
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1966-1967
FROM WHERE = bellingham, wa
- Monday, November 05, 2001 at 20:07:37 (PST)

Record 898
Second generation LST sailor.Memories-Welding up holes in the bottom of the hull that rusted through,Beached next to the Tom green County when it was hit with a 122MM rocket in Vung Tau,Waking up in the middle of the night in Dong Tam for GQ during rocket attacks.

NAME = Warren Storms SF-2 <EMAIL = Thunderstorms47[ at ]yahoo.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LST 1032 Monmouth County
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Vung Tau
YEARs in VIETNAM = 8/68 1/70
FROM WHERE = Mahwah, n.j
REFFERED By = browsing the web
- Monday, November 19, 2001 at 18:38:02 (PST)

Record 900
I am looking for anyone that was on the LST-786 at the same time I was aboard her. I was in the signal gang. They called me SMOBS. We spent the night of TET off of Vin Long. The fire fight that night was one to remember. I believe we had the whole village aboard the ship that night. We also had an attachment of (2) Sea Wolf UH-1 aboard along with providing support for the PBR's. I am looking for a TF-117 patch that we had on the black berets. If anyone can help locate one please contact me at the listed e-mail address. Thanks, and welcome home Bros.

NAME = Frank Mobley <EMAIL = twowheelriders[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Garrett County LST-786
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Dong Tam and Vin Long
YEARs in VIETNAM = 66 to 68
FROM WHERE = Wheeling, WV
REFFERED By = Surfed in from web
- Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 06:37:58 (PST)

Record 932
Great site..its nice to hear the stories, look back and remember...young and foolish...brave and crazy. I think we all wish that we could be involved today helping the effort that is going on with this terrorism crap. I wish you all well, hope you are all healthy and wish you all a happy holiday season...welcome home guys!!!

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= Rivers
YEARs in VIETNAM = 69-71
FROM WHERE = Syracuse, NY
- Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 09:31:10 (PST)

Record 940
I came on board LST-1123 Jan 68 at NSA Da Nang. Chief ordered me to the pier for beer call. I was 20, told the chief I was too young to drink. He said "where the hell do you think you are? " I drank my first of many beers: Pabst Blue Ribbon. I was fresh from Great Lakes Engineman A School and they made me the logroom yeoman. When I became EN3, I was fuel oil water king and in charge of aux engine room. We delivered suppies to Cua Viet, Chu Lai,and up the Bassac River to the Mobile Riverine Force. We patrolled the coast in Market Time and hosted PCFs and their crews. I would like to hear from anyone who served on the Sedgewick County during 1968-69, especially Walter Johnson, Rick Perryman, Bruce Chaffee, Lonnie French, Bruce Mazzone and others I worked with. 4706 W. Bruce, Santa Ana, CA 92703 or 714-554-2849

NAME = John Henneke
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = LST-1123 Sedgewick County
YEARs in VIETNAM = 1968-69
FROM WHERE = Garden Grove, CA
REFFERED By = Mobile Riverine Force Assn link
- Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 21:57:05 (PST)

Record 955
We were all Young Once and Viet Nam can age a person. It was a great expiernece to be associated with all the Brown Water Sailors I was with. I still have my Black Beret. Mike Brass where are you?

NAME = Rich Iglesias EN3 <EMAIL = Iglesias28[ at ]aol.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = PBR Maintainence USS Hunterdon County LST-838
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Mekong Delta, Bassac, Hom Long etc.
YEARs in VIETNAM = 9/68-9/69
FROM WHERE = South Jersey, NJ
REFFERED By = Soder
- Friday, December 28, 2001 at 12:55:31 (PST)

Record 963
A friend of mine served on the LST Harrnet County. I have pictures of one of the times we landed on it while working for the Navy. I would like to find a web site that will give more info on the Harrnet County. Appreciate any help. Thank You.

NAME = Dave Norton <EMAIL = vnvet[ at ]olynet.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = 118th Assault Helicopter Company
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Bien Hoa
YEARs in VIETNAM = Aug.68-April 70
FROM WHERE = Montesano, WA
- Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 20:15:02 (PST)

Record 974
Arrived in the Nam for Tet '68 aboard USS Kemper County (LST854) in support of river ops. Hit bases in all Corps but spent most of our time between DaNang and Saigon. Watched fuel piers a Vung Tau go up one night after rocket attacks on LST. Upon return to the world to see all the antiwar stuff of 69-74 in SoCal and San Francisco, stayed in reserves and joined PBRs at Mare Island. Got commissioned in '73 and checked out in '74...now a family man with my own two little reasons to continue to uphold and defend our freedoms and way of life forever and "against all enemies, foreign and domestic". Peace and Strength in Unity and Freedom.

NAME = Travis McCann <EMAIL = travis_mccann[ at ]dca.ca.gov>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = USS Kemper County, CosRiv Div11
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Cua Viet, Chu Lai, Vung Tau, Saigon, DaNang
YEARs in VIETNAM = 68-69
FROM WHERE = Sacramento, CA
REFFERED By = Just Browsing PBR sites
- Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 11:04:32 (PST)

Record 1000
Was there when base got hit. I became close to the crew of the Sea Wolves and would love to get in touch with a good friend...ADJ1 Trummel otherwise know as "Tramp" If you are out there buddy get in touch with me as we have alot of catchin up to do...besides it your round! TINY

NAME = Garland "Tiny" Freymann <EMAIL = gardead[ at ]attbi.com>
UNITs SHIPs BOATs = U.S.S. Garrett County LST786
BASEs or LOCATIONS= Song Ong Doc
YEARs in VIETNAM = 70-71 / 72-73
FROM WHERE = Bremerton , Wash
REFFERED By = just passin thru
- Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 18:55:27 (PST)

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