So we decided to book a cross country flight to boston on a brand new boeing 707, one. David bruhns important new book wooden ships and iron men has addition detailed information on all. The required evidence can come from an official ship history, deck logs, cruise books, captains letters, or similar documents. Navys history when iron men and wooden ships were the rule of the day.
Along side is a list of ships refueled by uss kawishiwi ao146 this list was compiled from cruise books available, dated 1957, 1959, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1973. Navy mine warfare and countermeasure, patrol craft, assualt craft unit, special warfare and special boat unit mx, pxx, mtb pt, acu, sdv, seal and udt insignia, logo and patch. Media in category uss force mso 445 the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Agile mso 421 class aggressive mso 422 class acme mso 508 class ability mso 519 class to end of page the ocean minesweepers were oceangoing minesweepers capable of finding, classifying and destroying moored and bottom contact, magnetic and acoustic mines. This event also marked the first time msos had deployed to that area of the world since 1971. Militarybest is expanding its line of mens and womens apparel with. Uss guide mso447 in service during the vietnam and korean wars. Help propublica research more than 700 navy ships that. Uss esteem mso 438 was an aggressiveclass minesweeper acquired by the u. You can add your own entry and contact navy buddies listed. Uss prime mso 466 uss embattle mso 434 uss reaper mso 467 uss force mso 445 was an aggressive class ocean going minesweeper. We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you.
Examples of such vessels include destroyers, cruisers, and cargo ships. Uss force am445 was an aggressiveclass minesweeper. Uss firm mso444 docked to pier at da nang november 2630, 1969 and docked to piers at cam ranh bay februaryapril, 1971. Low png, 319x319px, 70kb med jpeg, 1280x1280px, 259kb. This is a 800x600 downloadable photo that makes great desktop wallpaper. From robert skip ullman, crew member of the prestige. This category includes large oceangoing ships of the blue water navy that entered an open water harbor and docked to a pier or otherwise docked to the shore of vietnam. Mine warfare hall of valor minesweeping helicopter. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss force mso 445. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Navy caps, shirts, jackets and more in the selections below. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever.
Uss firm mso444 docked to pier at da nang november 2630, 1969 and docked to piers at cam ranh bay februaryapril, 1971 uss force mso445 while moored with other ships in vung tau harbor, sent crew ashore for liberty leave march 37, 1967. Minesweeper uss force mso 445 experiences naval historical. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. The mso chain locker links to all known mso related websites. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent the safe passage of ships. Navy and coast guard ships associated with military service in vietnam and possible exposure to. Uss firm am 444mso444 was an aggressiveclass minesweeper in the united states navy firm was launched 15 april 1953 by j. Uss force mso445 was not so lucky when on 24 april 1973 she lost off guam after when a fuel leak was ignited by the no. Uss force mso445 the force was homeported in guam in 1972. Mine division 72 consisted of firm, uss force mso445, uss embattle mso434 and uss loyalty mso457, mindiv 72 was commanded by robert a.
Other features may include candid photographs of crew members at work and recreation, details and history of the ship, and short biographies on captains. Help propublica research more than 700 navy ships that served in vietnam. It also includes ships supplying and supporting these operations. Members with email and or postal contact information. Uss force mso 445 reclassified ocean minesweeper mso february 7. Click on our patch for the poem, in memory of five fallen shipmates. Aggressive class minesweeper laid down august 26 1952 launched june 26 1953. Uss constant mso 427 shipmate roster updated june 2018 section one. Take a journey via vietnam war pictures, memorabilia, military medals, war stories, vietnam history etc.
He served as executive officer of uss force mso 445 between 1959 and 1960. She was redesignated an ocean minesweeper mso 445 on 7 february 1955. Navy and coast guard ships that operated in vietnam, adding more ships and expanding information for others. Along side is a list of ships refueled by uss kawishiwi ao146.
The list can help vietnamera veterans find out if they qualify for presumption of agent orange exposure when seeking disability compensation for related diseases. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent the. More ships added to vas vietnam ship list veterans. Stanavforchan exactly twentyfive years to the day after uss dash mso 428, the first ocean minesweeper, was commissioned, uss illusive mso 448 and uss leader mso 490 put to sea from charleston on 14 august 1978 for a yearlong deployment to europe. Social media search naval history and heritage command. Uss guide mso 447 in service during the vietnam and korean wars. Which navy shipsunits are agent orange eligible 1st lt. As a result of this docking, it is assumed that crewmembers had the opportunity to go ashore for a. Both the stockton historic maritime musem and the nmsoa both are in need once more of your stories, memorabilia, photos and written memories which were all lost. Product description all text on custom orders will be embroidered in all capital letters. Uss guardian mcm 5 and the navys postworld war ii minesweepers. This category includes large oceangoing ships that operated primarily on vietnams offshore waters for gunfire support of ground operations and interdiction of enemy vessels traveling along coastal waters. She departed then for her first tour of duty in the far east, during which she made a good will cruise of ports in the northern.
Uss firm mso444, operation market time circa april 1965. Personalized canvas print with a unique printed matte not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Finally, some years back, a guy at work gave me a book titled weapons that. Engage mso433, force mso445, fortify mso446 and impervious mso449 had been sailed from subic for the tonkin gulf on 27 january, coincident with the signing of the agreement.
Evidence requirements for the presumption of agent orange exposure may vary depending on what dates the veteran was aboard and what ship activity occurred on those dates. The beginning of 1968 found firm as part of a slightly reorganized division. Uss force am445 military wiki fandom powered by wikia. Many of our navy products are made in the usa and all our custom apparel is embroidered at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. Vietnam veterans need historical records to get agent orange benefits, but the documents are often scattered. Good night, john boy updated tuesday, april 09, 2019, vpw, aka, crazy old exsailor.
Ships temporarily on vietnam inland waterways vetshq. This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. If you served in the us navy or us navy reserve, you are invited to join our roll of honor here create an assisted military service page for a living veteran here. Uss force mso445, operation market time circa april 1965 possunt quia posse videntun from same grouping as uss firm, mine division72, and hu1. Navshipso navsea shipbuilding support office norfolk naval shipyard code 284, bldg 705 portsmouth, va 237091020 757 9673484 757 9672957 fax. Force reported to mine force, pacific fleet, at long beach, calif. Welcome to the stockton maritime museum home of the uss. Welcome to the stockton maritime museum home of the uss lucid mso458. Uss observer am461mso461 was an aggressiveclass minesweeper acquired by the u. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Mine warfare hall of valor minesweeping helicopter crewmen explosive ordnance disposal diversunderwater demolition team divers minesweep sailors minelayer sailors minemen navy cross medalworld war ii korean war vietnam wargordon abbott darcy v. Mso 422 aggressive these ocean going minesweepers were designed to counter north korean mining during the korean war. She was launched 26 june 1953, commissioned 4 january 1955, lieutenant j. Navy has a long history of mine sweeping, having lost the first modem ships to those infernal torpedoes in the civil war.
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