Koh Tang Mayaguez Vets Organization Guest Book

Lee it was great to hear from you. I am on the road in Miami, FL this week. Email me your phone number or call me at 937-605-3522

Dear Barnette Do you remember me It's Lee Smiley the one that's in the picture with you. I was very happy to see your name here and wish to make contact with you.

God bless you all.
Scott

I'm a Koh Tang Island Survivor (golf2-9 3rd platoon). I would love to catch up with my fellow Marines.

All the Men on the Gig (Black Velvet One) were also issued the Combat Action Ribbon from the Wilson. They were also under direct fire from the Island

Someone asked if the ships participating in the Mayaguez operation recieved Combat Action Ribbons. Here's the story as I know it.

I was stationed aboard the Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7) during all three operations. I was an STG-2 at the time. During the Mayaguez mission swift boat activity was reported in the area. Normally we would have had 50 cal. installed where the torpedo tubes where to combat swift boats. The Sonar gang whould normally man the 50 cals. (we were in the Weapons Division) Because we did not have the 50 cals during the Mayaguez mission the ST's were station on deck with M-1's and M-60's to protect the ship from the reported swift boats. The Sonar gang was awarded Combat Action Ribbons for this (no one else on the ship was). Also, the crew of the Mayaguez was delivered to the Wilson in a fishing boat.

;-) Another great Birthday for the Corps. I enjoyed it again and hope all of you did the same. Semper Fi

;-) I hope you all had a wonderful day. I hope that everyone you came in contact with was greatful to you. You all deserve the up most respect and I personally am very thankful for your giving souls. I hope and pray that you are living each day with Jesus in your hearts.

Happy B-day Jarheads, hope you all have a great day.

Semper FI

Happy Birthday and Semper FI to all brothers