Minnetonka (WHEC 67) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1968 volume:

MINNETONKA o Minnie Log U9CGC Minnefonka Whec-G? on Marketlme patrol VIef Nam Deployment wifh Coast Guard 9quaclron Three December 1 1. 1 967 to October 1 1, 1 968 OAST sum ■ U8CGC Minnetonka Anchored in An Thoi Harbor Phu Owoc Island, South Viet Nam U9CGC Minne+onka The United States Coast Guard Cutter MINNETONKA, named after a lake in Minnesota, is one of twelve, two-hundred fifty-five foot High Endurance Cutters in the Coast Guard. She was built in San Pedro, California, having her keel laid on December 26, 1944, and was launched on November 21, 1945, She was commissioned in the Nation ' s oldest continuous seagoing service on September 20, 1946. Since then she has been as far West as Thailand, as far South as Central America, and as far North as Alaska. The MINNETONKA is 43 feet wide, 16 feet from the main deck to the waterline, and 102 feet from the top of her forward mast to her waterline. She displaces 2,000 tons and has a draft of I6V2 feet when fully loaded. Engineers would classify her as a single screw turbo-electric driven ship, which means she has two boilers which supply steam to turn a turbine. The turbine turns a generator which supplies electricity to turn the main motor which turns the single propeller. With 4,000 shaft h orse- power, she can cruise 5,300 nautical miles at a maximum speed of 18.4 knots, and 13,600 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 1 1 knots. The MINNETONKA ' s armament consists of one 5 38 cal. mount, two 81mm mortars, eight .50 cal. machine guns, two .30 cal. machine guns, six torpedo tubes, one hedgehog mount, and various small arms. Her 164 man crew consists of 16 Commissioned Officers, 16 Chief Petty Officers, and 132 Enlisted Men. On extended patrols, one of her commissioned officers is a doctor in the U. S. Public Health Service. Her main duty is normally as an Ocean Station Vessel. She stands Ocean Station November, be- tween Hawaii and the coast of California, and Ocean Station Victor, between Midway Island and Japan. While on station, it is her job to observe and report the weather, provide a radio beacon, and to act as a navigational aid to trans-oceanic aircraft. While on station she is also readily available to aid any ship or plane in distress in the vicinity. Her other duties include search and rescue, boarding, patrolling regattas, and reserve training. While in port, she also participates in the motorboating safety program. Since in time of war, national emergencies, or when the President shall so direct, the Coast Guard leaves the Department of Transportation and becomes a part of the Navy, it is also part of the MINNETONKA ' s mission to remain prepared to assume her place in the Navy. To accomplish this, a constant program of training is in effect, culminated every year in a month of Navy Refresher Train- ing at San Diego, California. In December, 1967, the MINNETONKA was assigned to Coast Guard Squadron Three, under op- erational control of the U. S. Seventh Fleet. Here she operated along the coast of Viet Nam in Market Time Operations, reducing the flow of contraband goods entering the country. In October, 1968, the MINNETONKA returned to her homeport. Long Beach, California. CDR H. G. HOLMGREN, USCG Commanding Officer MINNETONKA ' s deployment to Southeast Asia commenced on 17 December 1967 and ended on 17 October 1968. During this ten month period we travelled over 60,000 miles, and visited many interesting ports. Our Market Time Patrols v ere often monotonous, but sometimes extremely excit- ing, as when we encountered the enemy trawler. Whatever the assignment, the AAINNETONKA did the job, and did it well. Each man can feel justifi- ably proud of his individual contribution in mak- ing the MINNETONKA an outstanding ship of the line. - L - Executive Officer During the past ten months, everything that was asked of this ship was accomplished. Whether it was a gunfire mission, a personnel inspection, or just plain giving of yourselves to a cause, it was always a first class effort. I am proud to have been a part of the finest cew of the best ship in the Coast Guard. As we end our deployment, I wish you con- tinued success in all of your future endeavors. LCDR R. S. TUNESKI, USCG New London, Conn. Engineer Officer At best, this cruise book stands as a token reminder of the experiences shared by us; all of which have touched our lives in as many ways as our number. A ship is dead and a lifeless thing without a crew. You gave this ship life and a record, your record, of which you all may be ever- lastingly proud. But the lifeblood of this ship comes not from the crew alone; it is inextricably fused with the lives of our wives, families, or sweethearts. May this book serve as a fitting reminder of the important part they played in the successful completion of this mission,- may they share the feeling of satisfaction and accomplish- ment of a job well done. LCDR C, E. SIEGMAN, USCG Desplaines, III. Officers LCDR T. M. WRAY, USPHS Nashville, Tenn. LT H. A. SLADE, USCGR Plymouth, Mass. Ft LTJG S. L. BENSON, USCG Los Angeles. Calif LTJG C. A, VEDDER, USCG Spokane, Wash, LTJG R. P. REICHERSAMER, USCG Abbotsford, Wis. LTJG K, A. BARKER, USCGR Los Angeles, Colif. ENS J. W, YOUNG, USCG San Diego, Calif, ENS T C GREENE, USCG Weed Heights, Nev, ENS L. O. SOMERS, USCGR Newporr Beach, Colit. ENS D. R. LEE. USCGR White River, Anz. ENS W F. MUELLER, USCG St. Louis, Mo. ENS J. H, LEGWIN, USCG Orlando, Flo. ENS D. R. ERLANDSON, USCG Los Angeles, Calif. CWO A. C. YANO. USCG Sacramento, Calif. CWO W. M. CRUMRINE, USCG Port Orford, Ore. CWO R, ■. . - USCG St. Petersburg, Flo. Chiefs MMCM A. T. WALLIS Huntington Beoch, Calif. EMCM E, CAMUNAS Garden Grove, Calif. BMC M. N. WATKINS Picoyune, Miss. QMC J M HUTTO Savannh Go GMC B. D. DIXON Wynnewood, Okla. DD ' ' I, L -LDPKH Long Beach, Calif. RMC J. T SUTTON Cedar Gop, Mo. MMC C. J. MYERS Pittsburgh, Pa. MMC L. K, ANDERSON Brooklyn, N. Y. ETC C. G, TRAVIS Son Diego, Calif. EMC D, D. FRYE Seattle, Wash, BTC F. H, ALLEN Opeiiko, Ala. YNC L, H HJALTELIN Oak Forest, III, CSC J R KELLEY Boston, Mass. HMC R. RAMOS Santurce, Puerto Rico Deck Department BMI J. V. HARRIS Grand Junction, Colo BM2 D. W. BAUER San Diego, Calif. MARY SOO Hong Kong, B.C.C. BM2 J. D, JONES Dallas, Tex BM3 J. A. MOORE Augusta, Go. BM ' S BM3 M. N. FERGUSON Calistoga, Calif. 10 Seamen SN G. L. ABEYTI Rosemead, Calif SN L. E. BLUHM Tacoma, Wash. SN G. N. BROUGH Escondido, Calif. SN R. R. CARILLO Modesto, Calif. SN D, L. CLARK San Diego, Calif. SN R. E. GEMINERT Atlanta, Ga. SN H. D. GOKEY Santa Ana, Calif. SN V. L. HOEFER Gaston, Ore SN N. W. KIRKLEN Long Beach, Calif. SN K. W. KOLP San Jose, Calif. SN R. M. LILLEY San Antonio, Tex SN M. J. LYNCH Redondo Beach, Calif. SN L. H. MARCHESINI Son Francisco, Calif. SN A, McCULLOUGH Los Angeles, Calif. SN J. L McNEIL Escondido, Calif. SN J. R. PELTIER Los Angelps, Calif. SN C. O. REDDING San Angelo, Tex. SN K. C. RICHARDSON Bakersfield, Calif. SN D. A. ROBERTSON Conogo Park, Calif. SN D. M. STAFFORD Sunnymeod, Colif. SN R, S. TACHINE Huntington Beach, Calif. SN R. L. TANZMAN Los Angeles, Calif. SN R. A. TRUJILLO Albuquerque, N. AAex SN L, A. WAMBOLD Santa Ana, Calif. 12 GM ' GMl A, J. HUNTER Denver, Colo. Long Beuch, Lulil, GM2 J. J, HUTCHINSON Camden, N. J. GM2 T, E. HOLLOBAUGH Altoona, Po. GM3 R. L. JORDAN Houston, Tex. SN W, R. VAN DYKE Son Diego, Calif. SN A. M. SUPER Denver, Colo. FT ' 6 -c D a FTl R. L. TAYLOR Salt Lake City, Urah FT2 I. C. NELSON Trappe, Md. FT3 J. L. PATTERSON Pittsburgh, Pa. FT3 J. M, HUTCHENS Woynesborough, Va 13 operations Departmenf C M ' S QM2 J. L. HART Visalia. Calif. SN L. E. WILSON Atlanta, Ga. QM2 R. R. STEIMLE Oceanport, N. J. QM3 C. G. HONEKER Denver, Colo. QM2 L. W. FROST San Diego, Calif. QM3 M. D, MELLINGER San Diego, Calif. QM2 P. D GORDLEY Newark, Ohio SNQM W. R. EVILSIZER Downieville, Calif. dA J I P ' RDl D K, FRIEDEN Lamar, Mo. RD2 M. P TUPUOLA Tutuilo, Amer. Samoa RD2 E. D. WEBER Garden Grove, Calif. RD3.G. H. SCHLEICHER Indianapolis, Ind. RD3 R. W. VAN VALKENBLIRGH Reseda, Calif. RD3 R. E. WALLACE Endwell, N. Y. SNRD G. M. STEEL Lafayette, Calif. CO ' S02 K. G. GABIK Cocoa Beach, Calif. S02 J, D. CLARK Ogden, Utah S02 D. W. GRANT Pearsall, Tex. S03 J. D. AMRHEIN Los Angeles, Calif. SOS D. L. ANDERSON Chicago, III. S03 J. V. VANELLA Trenton, N. J. 15 RM ' C RM1 T. G. KEUER El Monte, Col.f. RM 1 E ■ ■ • : Victsburg M ss RM) C. N, VAUGHAN Downey, Col f RM2 T. E. WORKMAN ' ' .imberlond, R. i RM2 J. N, PFISTEl; Bokersfield, Colif. RM2 W. R. GIRD Son Diego, Calif. RM3 H. HERNANDEZ Sheffield Loke, Oho AG3 K. ADIE Trumonsburg, N. Y. ETN2 R. G. GAGOS Torfonce, Calif. ET2 J B HOLSCHLAG New Hampton, lowo 16 ET3 S. E. LEHMAN Ocomowoc, Wis. ET3 A. S. BECKIEY Scottsdale, Arizona ETN3 G. W. SHIREY Ft. Worth, Texas Engineering Department MM ' MM2 D, R, HALSEY Pineville, West Va. MMl R. J. KERSEY Oklahoma City, Okla. MM2 R. D. AKERS Phoenix, Ariz, MMl L. P. SEBILLE Cleveland, Ohio MM3 H, L. HOOD New Orleans, Lo. MMl J. W. LEMON Tocomo, Wash, MM3 D. E. WAGNER Monroe, Ore. OCQ BTl C. L. MANDE Green Bay, Wis. BT3 D W, BRYANT Montebello, Calif. M ' C DC2 G- B. KIRKPATRICK Nashville, Tenn. DC2 T. P. DAVIS Eugene, Ore. r DC3 E. J. KALUZHNY Scin Francisco, Collf. BT ' S BTl H. C. PARKER C.cero, IM. BT2 G. P. BURKE Cupertino, Calif. EM2 T M. MATTHEWS Long Beacli, Calif. EM3 P. J. UPTON ROWLEY La Habro, Calif. EM3 D R. KOPS Bonito, Calif. Firemen FA M. S. BETHEA Glen St. Mary, Fla. FN J. M. BIRD Paradise, Calif. FN L. G. BULLOCK Anaheim, Calif. -N J. B. DAVIS Phoenix, Ariz. FA B. G. DRUGG Portland, Ore. FA J. A. HARVEY Houston, Texas FN M, R. LAFON McK.nne , Tex. FN J. W. McATEE Sunlond, Calif. FN M. G. STEAGALL La Mesa, Calif. FN D. L. VAN HANDEL San Francisco, Calif. FN R. L. WARD Portland, Ore 9upply Department YNI F. J. SCALISE Denver, Colo. YN2 D. R. FEINAUER Garden Grove, Calif. SN R. M. BRADEN Phoenix, Ariz, YN ' Q SN J. C. CRAvVFO D Duncan, Oklo. SKI W. C. SCHERER Omaho, Neb. 20 SK2 V, M. NIEVES Sonturce, Puerto Ri( SK3 J. K. SCHREIBER Fresno, Calif. SKI D. A. FUEHR Ellensburg. Wash. SN T. E. HOOKS Lynv ood, Calif. CSl B. G. YATES Washington, D. C. CS2 J. R, KIHLKEN St. Petersburg, Flo. CS3 M, A, LITTREL Mobile, Ala. CS3 R. A, BRILES El Monte Calif SN S. C. VALDESPINO Albuquerque N, Mex. UC SD1 F. S. QUILALANG Chula Vista, Calif. SD2 J. V. MENDOZA Son Rafael, Bulocan R.P. SD3 P. A. AQUINO San Felipe, Zomboles, R.P. SD3 S. M. CALIZO Nobas, Akian, R.P, TN B. S. SARREAL Imus, Cavite, R.P. TN A. R. IBARRA Comiling, Tarlac, R.P. TN V P. IBASCO Son Quintin, Pongasina TN R. A, ABINSAY Cob. Vigon, llocos, Sur R.P, 21 120 ' With mixed emotions, the men of the MINNETONKA departed Long Beach on December 17, 1967. After a rough crossing, we arrived in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where we spent Christmas. Following this brief stay, we sailed for Guam, the next stop in our journey. Enroute, the MINNETONKA crossed into the realm of the Golden Dragon, the 180th Meridian, where King Neptune and his court greeted the polywogs in the time honored tradition. After departure from Guam, we headed toward our new homeport, Subic Boy in the Philippines, where we spent twelve days in January. During this period, we made final preparations for our first Operation Market Time patrol and we had our first formal Personnel Inspection by the Commander of Coast Guard Squadron Three, Commodore John Day. 22 Goodbye Long Beach! We ran info scene rough weather 23 D.omond Head. Hawaii Welcome lo Howoii! USS Arizono Memorial, Peorl Horbor. The Kings Palace The Blow Hole Enjoy your leave? Woimanalo Bay. 25 UAL -i jm ' Just a little off the top please! Golden ' Who ' s your tailor We dressed m o hurry this morning. 26 Just what I wanted, green corned beef. Duty messcooks. Dragon Kiss the Royal Toe of King Neptune, Pollywog! The royal family You shouldn ' T hove said that! Soy ahh Le ' s see you Ho the backstroke. 27 Subio Bay Our first view of our new he Why the big smdes? Clongopo City traffic. 28 Loading ammo Coptoin Fnck inspecting. 29 THAILAND REPUBLIC HOI AH OF l IETWAM CAM RAN BAY PMAN THI£T vunfr TAU GULF THAILAND 30 The MINNETONKA started her first Market Time Patrol on January 28, 1968 when she re- lieved the USCGC CAMPBELL near Phan Thiet off the coast of South Viet Nam. Although her primary mission was preventing contraband goods such as food, medical .supplies, and weapons from being smuggled to the enemy, the MINNETONKAs patrol time was much more diversified. Over the next eight months she became one of the top Naval Gunfire Support ships in South Vietnamese waters. Being replenished at sea by the large oilers and supply ships, providing fuel, water and food to the smaller Navy and Coast Guard vessels in the area, and participating in a variety of civic action projects in coastal towns occupied much of the MINNETONKA ' s time. After each four or five week patrol, the men were able to enjoy liberty in one of the large Asiatic ports-of-call such as Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sasebo or Singapore. On our first patrol, we were honored by a visit from Senator Frank Moss of Utah, who was being briefed on the situation in South Viet Nam. While aboard, Senator Moss administered the re-enlistment oath to S02 J. D. Clark of Ogden, Utah. Following this ceremony, a group of our officers and petty officers went ashore at Nha Trang for a briefing at the Coastal Surveillance Headquarters in the area. Senator Moss tours the ship. Clark S02 re enlists. USS Taluga |AO-621. Ammo and fuel oil, lifeblood of a combat ship. Unreps Don ' t get the mail wet! 32 That s nghi, we d like our windshield washed foo, pleose Set it down easy! A view from the other side. All E-5 and below not octuolly on watch lay to the fcntail to handle on Hope we don ' t spill any this time! ' We ' re ready when you are. ' 33 r% - Receiving the fuel hose. Passing the groceries. 34 This is no fun, nothing happens any more. ' Don ' t just stand there, have lln.;.. ...| c ,; up Vertrep ' Hey Frosty, who ' s got the helm? ' ' X ' marks the spot. Quick, move it before the next one arrives. ' 35 After a brief return to the Philippines, the MINNETONKA started her second patrol on February 24th near the coastal city of Qui Nhon. The men who went ashore for the initial brief- ing were able to see much evidence of the enemy offensive which had taken place shortly before we arrived. Two incidents marked our second patrol period. The first concerned the enemy trawler which was attempting to smuggle supplies into our area. The MINNETONKA confronted the trawler on the night of February 29th in international waters. Despite our attempts to engage her, the enemy ship turned away rather than risk destruction by our five inch gun. Although it was a disappointment for us, our primary goal had been accomplished in fine style. The second incident was our first Naval Gunfire Support mission near Tuy Hoa in early March. In this patrol area, as in others, we continued to provide logistic support for smaller vessels. St s conception. 36 seeing you tomorrov 9wlf+s Deck force standby to receive Swift Boot , Ready for action. 37 38 An 82 footer makes her approach. 39 Japan Our first port visit, other thari to Subic Bay, was to Sasebo, in southern Japan. The cool spring weather was a welcome change from the tropical temperatures that we had been experi- encing for the three previous months. Many of us ate sukiyaki and tempura for the first time, while others tried saki, the Japanese rice wine. The bargains on Japanese cameras, pearls and electronic equipment were too good to pass up in Sasebo. Several tours on the island of Kyushu were arranged, including one to Nagasaki. Last one sitting up is the winner 40 Central S.Tlion rjf N.iga ' .cih Dnibutsu c.t KamakL Our third patrol area was in the Gulf of Thailand. It was here, in April and May, that we first used our five inch gun heavily in Naval Gunfire Support missions. By the time that the MINNETONKA shot her last shell in September, she had fired more than any other ship on Operation Market Time. The 4,684 rounds from the five inch gun yielded good results: 56 enemy killed or wounded in action, 279 enemy structures destroyed or damaged, 31 enemy bunkers destroyed or damaged, 48 enemy sampans destroyed or damaged, 14 fires started and 1,930 meters of trenchline or trails destroyed. The aircraft spotters consistently praised our marksman- ship. The gun barrel was subjected to so much use, that we needed to have a new one placed in the mount when we returned to Subic Bay in September. 41 Whot did you say, can ' t hear you? Who soyS engineers moke all the smoke? 42 That wos close, drop 25. Willy Peter strikes ogain. Anybody see where it went?  1 a ■ JiSa I Where ' s the target? Our spotter looks us over That ' s right Doc, big bhsters, ' 43 A slow day for signolmen L. ' l Are you sure you want thof; it ' s on the boitom of the pile? This is harder than pulling teeth! ' 45 After a very long patrol, a month in port was a welcome change. It was not all play, however, since most hands were busy for the eighteen days that we were SOPA-ADMIN in Hong Kong for the U.S. Seventh Fleet. While in Hong Kong, the ship invited a group of Chinese orphans to come out for a tour and a small party. Even though we were busy with station ship duties and shore patrol, the men still found ample bargains, especially at tailor shops. Hong Kong cer- tainly ranked close to the top of everyone ' s list of good ports to visit. In early June, we sailed to Kaohsiung, Taiwan for an eleven day upkeep period. The outstanding buys there were books and records of all varieties. One group enjoyed a tour into the Taiwan mountains to visit an aborigine village. Hong Kong M - ' i ■ 1 m -i ' Orphans tour the ship. 46 Anybody know where there ' s a good bo Wanchai at night. The yacht basin. ' ' s tough when there ' s no wind. 47 Floating restaurant at Aberdeen. Hong Kong harbor X 2 i Mary Soo ' s girls taught the chiefs to ploy Moh Jong. One of Mary Soo ' s boats. Taiwan Will the real coolie please step forward. ,-Mli :: B. ' . ui— unit). ' 1 ■ Looks mighty flimsy to me! Koohsiung bookstore. 49 trST f S ' V Jo ji JosT sffif O  The primary function of Operation Market Time is the prevention of food, supplies and weapons from being smuggled into the enemy by sea. Although the inspection of every junk and sampan in the coastal woters is a tedious process, the results over the past three years have been overwhelmingly successful. An armed boarding team from the MINNETONKA went aboard those vessels which looked suspicious and on several occasions, there was sufficient reason to take the vessel into the coastal authorities for detention. 50 Junk Inspection Standby to lower away I fold you guys to sit down ond quit rocking the boot. Oh goodie, we get to go for another boat lide! ' Nothing here except some smelly old fish. ' We friendly Boss! ' 51 c iS Heave to ond standby to receive boorders. A steel hulled trawler Hey Coast Guard, we give you speciol deal on fish today 52 Fortunately, a number of the men were able to participate in Civic Action Projects ashore in South Viet Nam. These were conducted in the village of Song Ong Doc in the Gulf of Thailand and in the City of Qui Nhon. In Song Ong Doc, the men painted the dispensary and helped repair playground equipment. In Qui Nhon, members of the crew constructed a heavy fence around the Holy Family Hospital and helped in moving the hospital pharmacy. On several occasions, the ship ' s doctor held clinics in Song Ong Doc where the villagers received medical attention not usually available. At other times. Swift Boats and Coast Guard Patrol Boats brought Vietnamese civilians to the ship for emergency medical attention. ' ' , , —•Jr : ' ■ SIT) ' PiB Song Ong Doc River Take my picture Joe? He ' s never hod so niu- Time for a coffee Lnut 53 Bangkok T.mland elephants at work. 55 Gingapore Government House. Relaxing ot Raffles Hotel 56 Wolking grocery store. Sure feels good! -idge wing divers. ' They better not turn jt over! 9wim Call 57 Minnie I wonder how many trees we got this time? And what hove you done for the war effort? Who stole my laundry? The 2000 club. These earphones olways mess up my ban Smile when you say that, pordnerl 58 9naps Don ' t sweat it, Watertight Chuck is here. ' The uniform of the day is with sponge. They ' re sending the snakes over on the next load. ' My problem is, all the girls know I ' m the paymaster 59 Best blind date I ever hod! If I could only move it up to my forehead! ■What do you expect? Ive been cleaning heads all morning! Ill pay you when I ' m 7„@4 good and reody. ' 60 Just think, I could have retired before we left! ' Which way does this go in again? ■1600 Club? Who needs it! Cool it, Chief! Be there in five. 61 The Oiler ' s C. O. said, please don ' t hit us agan ' I ' ll bet Mendoza wanted to re-heat this for tomorrow. ' In Sasebo, we learned quaint Japanese customs. LowtR Level t- WAT£M No, you can ' t have it bock! ' ' Now, I ' m tellin ' you . ' How did I get stuck with THIS billet anywoy ' 63 I shoulda stoyed in the Navy! ' nc« pronounce yoo Aon and ' rtfe. The Girls ' of Sraapc 64 ' Darn, they always get to shoot on the other side! ' ■| think I ' m gonna get sick! ' Iceberg dead ahead? ho, hun 65 That Raquel Welch sure is nice! ' 66 ' I warned you not to shoot that albatross ' ! Why do ! always have to make the house calls ' 67 Repair 3, always alert? Nobody ever calls me. And then I said , Here, you take it, my fingers ore son 68 September 7th was a great day for all hands as the USCGC BIBB relieved us at the end of our last patrol. We happily hoisted the Haulin A flag and set sail for Singapore. From there we went to Subic Bay for the lost time where we off-loaded our remaining ammunition and had some engineering repairs completed. Then, of 24 September, off towards Long Beach. ' Boy, are you a beautiful sight! ' We got to unload ammo for o change. 69 Farewell Hawaii VADM PAUL E. TRIMBLE. Assistant Commandont of the Coast Guard, addresses the crev Flower Children. i4 . n . 70 I ' m not built right for this! ' You ' re supposed to watch her, guys. ' Home ai Last! M 1  1 1| I Skl H I QjlE H ■ ' ' ' l ■K H ' . 3 3 ' Mmme and escorts. Let ' s get those l.nes over Who ' s running the engine room? Reunited at lost. ' Welcome home boys! ' ' How ' s liberty in this port? 71 9+atls+ ics Days Underway 213.5 NGF8 Damage Days in Por+ 91.5 VC Killed in Action Tofal Days 305 VC Wounded Miles 8+eamed 59.685 VC Cap+ured Gallons of 8+ruofures Damaged Fuel Used 1 ,105.835 8+ruc+ures Destroyed Number of UNREP8 49 Bunkers Damaged Vessels Defecied 6090 Bunkers Destroyed Vessels Boarded 19 Gampans Damaged Gunfire Gupporf 9ampans Destroyed Missions 51 Fires 9tarted 5V3B Rounds Fired 4684 Minnie Log Qtaff Editor LTJG K. A. Barker Photographer EN9 T. C. Greene Text LCDR T. M. Wray Business Manager EN9W. F. Mueller Artwork H. Hernandez RM3 and G. N. Brough 9N Others Who Helped LT H. A. 9lade. EN9 D. R. Lee. P. J. Upton-Rowley EM3, E. J. Kaluzhny DC3, and J. W. McAtee FN TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY 72 MINNETONKA -k it -k it _ N % N