My dad, Joseph Lewis Galvao, was on the USS Rochester. He fought in the Korean war, World war 2 and Vietnam war. Retired Navy. He passed in 2011. Worked hard his whole life. Great man, my father. Man of few words. Not many like him left. Thank you to all the men and women who fought hard for our freedoms and continue to do so. God Bless America! Always in my heart Dad. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you Mr Clanton.
In all these Navy in Viet Nam History the Harbor Patrol Units at Vung Tau, Cam Ranh Bay, Nha Trang and Quin Nhon are never even mentioned. We searched a lot of junks.
I was on Swifts out of Cat Lo,Cam Ranh Bay, You guys were always patroling for sappers in your Boston Whalers. While the rest of us were re-arming and maybe a little sleep.
So True!!🍽😀One of the things that I still miss about the Navy…..even after all these years, I can still smell & taste the regular, every-day ”scran” (as we call it)👍🏻Nothing else will ever, on such a limited menu, taste so good!!😀👍🏻⚓️⚓️
I'm on my husbands YT account but wanted to say my dad was one of the Navy Pilots who set up the first flight hangar in Vietnam. He flew, taught flight school & taught Naval War Gaming. Miss him terribly.
I was on the USS Harwood DD861. We were in Vietnam in 1968. Took a hit to our mount 52 while firing at Cap Lay Tiger Island giving gun fire support for the marines . Two crew mates wounded.
Perhaps the most unlikely "best" navy ships to be on during the war in the mid '60s were certain of the ugly, miserable LSTs. It was with great dismay I received my orders to LST1032, reporting onboard in Saigon in '66. Living and working conditions were hellish, especially in the tropics, but the crisscrossing of the far east, going port to port hauling all manner of supplies into the Delta and along the coast made it a constant adventure of seeing new places. During my year we visited 20 different locations a total of about 35 times, beaching 18 times, and it was rare when we didn't get some sort of liberty, which with a crew of a hundred was far better than when the big boys sailed in. We also barely survived a typhoon requiring dry dock in Sasebo and Saigon to repair cracked and broken steel...Fantastic memories.
a real man’s navy ? You don’t think boys today can pop shots off the coast of Vietnam ? I was on a ship that was doing damn near the same thing in Afghanistan . You better have been on one of those ships . Otherwise you sound ridiculous .
In 1965 I was part of Danang Naval Support Activity . I was in the Literage Division I was on LCU 916 and later on YFU 57. our mission was to take supply up to Hue city by the way of the Perfume river and to Dong-Ha by way of the Cauviet River. In all the years since I've never once seen anything about The Literage Division and what we did. All most want to hear or see about is the front line combat troops. Which I am very great full for. But we were very much a part of that in that we brought supplies such as Bombs , 105 Artillery shells , small arms ammunition . jet fuel , Tanks, Food, clothes you name it we brought it and with no fire support. we were flat bottom boat that went aground quite a bit. we did not want to be stuck on river botton all night but we did several time being a sitting duck for any body who wanted shoot at us.. Some times we would be transporting supplies 30 to 40 days with no days off engines over heating stop running. My boat 916 was used in WW II for the Island hopping to Japan later transported to east coast Navy the D-Day landing. then back to west coast Navy for Korea then Vietnam. I could go on but take way to long. Proud of my service. Not happy with our elected officals who send kids to fight but not to WIN.
My dad was on the USS Horne under Stansfield Turner. I only recently found out he was also forced to be involved in covert operations in Laos and Cambodia. I've been trying to find out info on anything relating to what happened, but I'm finding very little. For years after, the CIA would randomly call and check on him. They also tried to recruit (if that's the right word) him. But he bought an 80 acre farm, and wanted no part of it. Dad refused to talk about ANYTHING during his time in the service. I don't know if he wasn't allowed, but he definitely didn't want to re-live it. He wasn't what you would call a "proud veteran." He was broken and traumatized. I was born in 81, so I didn't know my dad before the war. But I can say for the last 20ish years of his life, he was completely 100% reclusive, had horrific PTSD, and hated himself for whatever happened. I want to figure out how to get information, if any, because he deserves to be understood. Rest in peace, dad. I love you.
In 1967 I was an ETN2 serving onboard the USS Bexar APA-237 during an 8-month WESTPAC. We off-loaded Marines and ammo in DaNang, spent several weeks as a barracks ship for the ATC Riverboats in Vung Tau, and sailed up the Saigon River to Saigon to pick up 1500 Thai Queen Cobra troops and transport them to Bangkok. Upon arrival in Bangkok, we were treated like royalty by the locals for bringing home their troops. CWO4 USN Ret.
@@homiehomerson2705 Liar???? 1967-68 8-Mo WESTPAC, spent several weeks as a support and mother ship for Assault Riverine Squadrons 13 and 15. These were ATC type river boats. Don't believe me? Kiss my a**!! CWO4 USN Ret.
@@homiehomerson2705 All fact, pal. If you knew how to do research on the web you would learn these facts from the history of the USS Bexar APA-237 and her 1967-68 8-Month WESTPAC! Educate yourself!
7:25 Never happened. On the second night, Maddox and T-Joy were in high seas and the radar returns off the waves spooked them. There were no enemy ships on the 2nd night just waves. Edit: Sadly, President Johnson scaled up the war even tho' he knew there was no 2nd night attack.
Being born in 1981 I am not happy that I missed WW2 and Vietnam! I feel cheated. I love the old navy ships and diesel subs. Not this super sonic nuclear missile nonsense
I can't imagine the heat and humidity of the Brown water navy. Some of those older barracks barges and ships seemed pretty nasty. In the end, much like Ukraine...a money pit. Vietnam was a waste of US money and boys. /cv-59 //cv-67
My dad, Joseph Lewis Galvao, was on the USS Rochester. He fought in the Korean war, World war 2 and Vietnam war. Retired Navy. He passed in 2011. Worked hard his whole life. Great man, my father. Man of few words. Not many like him left. Thank you to all the men and women who fought hard for our freedoms and continue to do so. God Bless America! Always in my heart Dad. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you Mr Clanton.
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Thank you for your service and God Bless America 🇺🇸 🫡
In all these Navy in Viet Nam History the Harbor Patrol Units at Vung Tau, Cam Ranh Bay, Nha Trang and Quin Nhon are never even mentioned. We searched a lot of junks.
I was on Swifts out of Cat Lo,Cam Ranh Bay, You guys were always patroling for sappers in your Boston Whalers. While the rest of us were re-arming and maybe a little sleep.
Good ole Navy chow can't beat that !
So True!!🍽😀One of the things that I still miss about the Navy…..even after all these years, I can still smell & taste the regular, every-day ”scran” (as we call it)👍🏻Nothing else will ever, on such a limited menu, taste so good!!😀👍🏻⚓️⚓️
Good ole mid-rats. were tasty too! 🇺🇸💪🏻
I'm on my husbands YT account but wanted to say my dad was one of the Navy Pilots who set up the first flight hangar in Vietnam. He flew, taught flight school & taught Naval War Gaming. Miss him terribly.
I was on the USS Harwood DD861. We were in Vietnam in 1968. Took a hit to our mount 52 while firing at Cap Lay Tiger Island giving gun fire support for the marines . Two crew mates wounded.
6:49 a lot of blinking here, having to lie is tough
My dad was in the Navy then
I’m lucky he came back alive and retired after 20 yrs
I remember watching this and other shows like and thinking, we will never lose this war and it will be over soon.
Perhaps the most unlikely "best" navy ships to be on during the war in the mid '60s were certain of the ugly, miserable LSTs. It was with great dismay I received my orders to LST1032, reporting onboard in Saigon in '66. Living and working conditions were hellish, especially in the tropics, but the crisscrossing of the far east, going port to port hauling all manner of supplies into the Delta and along the coast made it a constant adventure of seeing new places. During my year we visited 20 different locations a total of about 35 times, beaching 18 times, and it was rare when we didn't get some sort of liberty, which with a crew of a hundred was far better than when the big boys sailed in. We also barely survived a typhoon requiring dry dock in Sasebo and Saigon to repair cracked and broken steel...Fantastic memories.
Thanks for standing the watch Shipmate !
Was stationed in NSA (naval Support Activity) Danang YR-70 July 66 to July 67..
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Go Navy!
This was a real man's Navy, boy how times have changed.
a real man’s navy ? You don’t think boys today can pop shots off the coast of Vietnam ? I was on a ship that was doing damn near the same thing in Afghanistan . You better have been on one of those ships . Otherwise you sound ridiculous .
You want us to go to war to prove the navy can still get it done or something ? Risk lives for your approval ?
@Maurice895 Id be fine in your navy too . But there are a lot of soft men in this navy . But I think we can still get it done when need be.
There was no woke crt n dei
Every generation thinks they are the best. WW2 Pacific Naval Battles were the Most Brutal. Think about that. 😮
I served on the USS Chevalier DD 805 did two tours
In 1965 I was part of Danang Naval Support Activity . I was in the Literage Division I was on LCU 916 and later on YFU 57. our mission was to take supply up to Hue city by the way of the Perfume river and to Dong-Ha by way of the Cauviet River. In all the years since I've never once seen anything about The Literage Division and what we did. All most want to hear or see about is the front line combat troops. Which I am very great full for. But we were very much a part of that in that we brought supplies such as Bombs , 105 Artillery shells , small arms ammunition . jet fuel , Tanks, Food, clothes you name it we brought it and with no fire support. we were flat bottom boat that went aground quite a bit. we did not want to be stuck on river botton all night but we did several time being a sitting duck for any body who wanted shoot at us.. Some times we would be transporting supplies 30 to 40 days with no days off engines over heating stop running. My boat 916 was used in WW II for the Island hopping to Japan later transported to east coast Navy the D-Day landing. then back to west coast Navy for Korea then Vietnam. I could go on but take way to long. Proud of my service. Not happy with our elected officals who send kids to fight but not to WIN.
I was on Destroyers, I appreciate your support Sir. I understand that with out your support we would be SOL. Thank you and GOD Bless. ❤
Was on a m s c.on patrol,1968,1969an 1970.good duty.
I was there aboard the USS T.E.Chandler DD-717. We ceased fire for 6hrs on Xmas and New Years. SM2 L.Garcia. Tin Can Sailor.
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KMA Ahole@@homiehomerson2705
@@homiehomerson2705KMA homiehomersob
You show how narrow minded you are. I at least am Not a Coward like you. @homiehomerson2705
You are a sorry piece of crap. You probably hate yourself. 🖕@@homiehomerson2705
My dad was on the USS Horne under Stansfield Turner. I only recently found out he was also forced to be involved in covert operations in Laos and Cambodia. I've been trying to find out info on anything relating to what happened, but I'm finding very little. For years after, the CIA would randomly call and check on him. They also tried to recruit (if that's the right word) him. But he bought an 80 acre farm, and wanted no part of it.
Dad refused to talk about ANYTHING during his time in the service. I don't know if he wasn't allowed, but he definitely didn't want to re-live it. He wasn't what you would call a "proud veteran." He was broken and traumatized.
I was born in 81, so I didn't know my dad before the war. But I can say for the last 20ish years of his life, he was completely 100% reclusive, had horrific PTSD, and hated himself for whatever happened. I want to figure out how to get information, if any, because he deserves to be understood. Rest in peace, dad. I love you.
My proud predecessors. 🇺🇸💪🏻
In 1967 I was an ETN2 serving onboard the USS Bexar APA-237 during an 8-month WESTPAC. We off-loaded Marines and ammo in DaNang, spent several weeks as a barracks ship for the ATC Riverboats in Vung Tau, and sailed up the Saigon River to Saigon to pick up 1500 Thai Queen Cobra troops and transport them to Bangkok. Upon arrival in Bangkok, we were treated like royalty by the locals for bringing home their troops. CWO4 USN Ret.
Liar
@@homiehomerson2705 Liar???? 1967-68 8-Mo WESTPAC, spent several weeks as a support and mother ship for Assault Riverine Squadrons 13 and 15. These were ATC type river boats. Don't believe me? Kiss my a**!! CWO4 USN Ret.
@@homiehomerson2705 Moron!
@@homiehomerson2705 All fact, pal. If you knew how to do research on the web you would learn these facts from the history of the USS Bexar APA-237 and her 1967-68 8-Month WESTPAC! Educate yourself!
Hoping to catch a glimpse of my dad Thomas Lindemann
Excellent reel. Thank you very much for uploading it.
Wow! Is this what actual news reporters look like?
Yeah, they were peddling lies back then too. Didn't you hear the BS story about Vietnamese PT Boats attacking the USS Maddox? PURE BS. Never happened.
Wish I'd shipped over
By 1969 I had already done two tours on DD761 and was discharged.
William Coulter he made rear Admiral then went to DC he's my 1st cousins on my mom's side
Semper fi USN / USMC field corpsman...HMM 262
My second tour was in the med 6th fleet..here i serve on cv67 john f. Kennedy. A great well run ship. I also did tad on independence
All that firepower all the technology and all the money and lives spent and the United States quit the war.
It was basically just training for us. A flimsy excuse to even be there, only real reason was to test weapons and tactics
I REMEMBER CHET HUNTLEY HE AND DAVID BRINKLY
excuse me but no mention of USS Ticonderoga CVA-14 was there first and launched the first attacks
This is about Destroyers not Flattops.
@@l.garcia3525uss Ticonderoga was a flattop , cva-14
7:25 Never happened. On the second night, Maddox and T-Joy were in high seas and the radar returns off the waves spooked them. There were no enemy ships on the 2nd night just waves.
Edit: Sadly, President Johnson scaled up the war even tho' he knew there was no 2nd night attack.
❤🇺🇸♥️😘🇺🇸
What happens when politicians run wars.😊. Had my Squadron CO penciled this Saigon would be the capitol of the 52nd state..
Being born in 1981 I am not happy that I missed WW2 and Vietnam! I feel cheated. I love the old navy ships and diesel subs. Not this super sonic nuclear missile nonsense
I can't imagine the heat and humidity of the Brown water navy. Some of those older barracks barges and ships seemed pretty nasty. In the end, much like Ukraine...a money pit. Vietnam was a waste of US money and boys.
/cv-59
//cv-67
All looks and sounds good but it all didn't add up to a bag of shit with a waste of money and lives....
You're a waste of life
Still with all this firepower, army and navy the US still lost this conflict.
We did not Loose, it was a Political Crappy move by DC. 😡
We Did NOT loose, Politics and an UNGRATEFUL people pulled us out 😡
@@l.garcia3525 you presume that America should have been involved in the first place .
@@l.garcia3525 The Democrat Congress Betrayed the South Vietnam Government
R.I.P🇻🇳💩🤮👎👎
I highly doubt the Maddox was even attacked. The North Vietnamese aren't that stupid.
Yes they are Ask any Combat Veteran, you should Respect your
You are c 21:39 21:49 orrect. The crew on the Maddox told me and my buddy when we were statttioned at Mayport.
Bunch of propaganda!~