Beach Party in Vietnam
Ship at pier in Vietnam
Close BeachFiring
At times we were only a
few hundred or less feet from the shore.
Up the Rivers in Vietnam
and they were narrow at times
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These are from old Super 8 movies.
documenting beach parties in Vietnam,
walking on the pier and shore, agent
orange spraying, etc
Rear Admiral William Carlson, Capt. of the White River, will write a personnel letter for any shipmate who needs help with the VA proving ao exposure. Contact me and I will send you his email address and home address as needed.
Captain James F. Jordan, USN, Retired
164 Hunters Mill Lane
Evington, VA 24550
434 534-6863
1 August 2006
From: Captain James F. Jordan, USN, Retired
To: Veterans Administration
To Whom It May Concern
Subject: Presence of USS White River LSMR-536/ designated LFR-536 after 1 January 1969 in ports of the Republic of Vietnam During my tenure as Commanding Officer.
The USS White River was in port on the following listed dates and places:
Cam Rahn Bay An Thoi
27 -28 Mar 68 15 May 69
3-4 April 68 17 May 69
13-14 April 68
19-20 April 68
25-26 April 68
18 June 68
24-25 June 68
3-5 July 68
13-14 July 68
28-29 Nov 68
7-10 Dec 68
3-4 Jan 69
30-31 Jan 69
14-15 Feb 69
8-11 May 69
21-22 May 69
13 June 69
During these routine port visits we moored at a pier for fueling operations, repair work and routine supply functions. All personnel would get ashore for recreation or personal business. Agent Orange was used throughout Vietnam and we were often near the areas sprayed.
The ship was in the area and provided close gunfire support during Agent Orange Spraying Operations in the Bo De River Mouth on 5 December 1968. The ship entered this area again on 8 Feb 69 in support of Swift Boat and MSF Operations.
I may be contacted at:
164 Hunters Mill Lane
Evington VA 24551
434 534-6863
James F. Jordan,
Captain USN, Retired
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