2021 MRFA REUNION

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel. 191 Westport Plaza. St. Louis, MO 63146. Start planning now for the 2021 MRFA Reunion in St. Louis, MO.. Registration will open on the morning of Thursday September 16, 2021 and the reunion will end on Sunday September 19, 2021. You will be able to start making reservations on October 1, 2020.. Please make sure to reference the MRFA when making your US NAVY – THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division

MRFA GEAR LOCKER

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES RIVER PATROL FORCES – TASK FORCE 116VAL-4 / HAL-3, HEADQUARTERS,BINH THUY SEAL TEAMS – ONE AND TWO,UDT 12 & 13 – MST 2 – STABRON 20PERSONNEL KILLED IN ACTION / MISSING IN ACTIONSOUTHEAST ASIA THEATER OF THE VIETNAM WAR1960-1975. POEM BY MAJOR MICHAEL DAVIS O’DONNELL Poem by Major Michael Davis O’Donnell. Written on January 1, 1970 at Dak To. Who died in a helicopter crash in Cambodia in March 1970. If you are able, save them a place inside you, And save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may, or may not have

always.

DONG HA U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY 1967-1970 U.S. Naval Support Activity Dong Ha (1967-1970) Located several miles south of the DMZ, Dong Ha was exposed to more North Vietnamese attacks than any other naval activity. The site, on the south bank of the Cua Viet River, was within range of NVA rockets, artillery, and mortars. Sappers often tested the perimeter defenses of the base. CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES LIST Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division CUA VIET U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY 1967-1970 U.S. Naval Support Activity Cua Viet (1967-1970) The furthest north of the Navy’s bases in Vietnam, Cua Viet was under mortar, rocket, and ground attack for most of the war by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). Because of its location on the Cua Viet River that skirted the boundary of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the base was uniquely

situated

HUE-TAN MY-PHU BAI U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY 1965-1970 U.S. Naval Support Activity Hue-Tan My-Phu Bai (1965-1970) From a modest beginning, the Navy’s facilities in the area of Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial city and third largest population center in the republic of Vietnam, developed into a major combat and logistic complex. This followed the deployment there, especially after 1967, of

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NAVY SUPPORT ACTIVITY Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division

2021 MRFA REUNION

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel. 191 Westport Plaza. St. Louis, MO 63146. Start planning now for the 2021 MRFA Reunion in St. Louis, MO.. Registration will open on the morning of Thursday September 16, 2021 and the reunion will end on Sunday September 19, 2021. You will be able to start making reservations on October 1, 2020.. Please make sure to reference the MRFA when making your US NAVY – THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division

MRFA GEAR LOCKER

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES RIVER PATROL FORCES – TASK FORCE 116VAL-4 / HAL-3, HEADQUARTERS,BINH THUY SEAL TEAMS – ONE AND TWO,UDT 12 & 13 – MST 2 – STABRON 20PERSONNEL KILLED IN ACTION / MISSING IN ACTIONSOUTHEAST ASIA THEATER OF THE VIETNAM WAR1960-1975. POEM BY MAJOR MICHAEL DAVIS O’DONNELL Poem by Major Michael Davis O’Donnell. Written on January 1, 1970 at Dak To. Who died in a helicopter crash in Cambodia in March 1970. If you are able, save them a place inside you, And save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may, or may not have

always.

DONG HA U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY 1967-1970 U.S. Naval Support Activity Dong Ha (1967-1970) Located several miles south of the DMZ, Dong Ha was exposed to more North Vietnamese attacks than any other naval activity. The site, on the south bank of the Cua Viet River, was within range of NVA rockets, artillery, and mortars. Sappers often tested the perimeter defenses of the base. CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES LIST Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division CUA VIET U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY 1967-1970 U.S. Naval Support Activity Cua Viet (1967-1970) The furthest north of the Navy’s bases in Vietnam, Cua Viet was under mortar, rocket, and ground attack for most of the war by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). Because of its location on the Cua Viet River that skirted the boundary of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the base was uniquely

situated

HUE-TAN MY-PHU BAI U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY 1965-1970 U.S. Naval Support Activity Hue-Tan My-Phu Bai (1965-1970) From a modest beginning, the Navy’s facilities in the area of Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial city and third largest population center in the republic of Vietnam, developed into a major combat and logistic complex. This followed the deployment there, especially after 1967, of

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NAVY SUPPORT ACTIVITY Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Welcome to our MRFA website. The Mobile Riverine Force Association (MRFA) was founded in 1992 by a small group of former sailors and soldiers who served with the Mobile Riverine Force – Task Force 117 during the Vietnam War. The MRF was one of the few “joint” units during the war. U.S. Army infantry, artillery and other assorted

commands

2021 MRFA REUNION

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel. 191 Westport Plaza. St. Louis, MO 63146. Start planning now for the 2021 MRFA Reunion in St. Louis, MO.. Registration will open on the morning of Thursday September 16, 2021 and the reunion will end on Sunday September 19, 2021. You will be able to start making reservations on October 1, 2020.. Please make sure to reference the MRFA when making your

LIST OF UNIT AWARDS

Many of the references below are duplications for the same citation (i.e. a PUC awarded to both River Assault Divisions 111 and 112 may also appear as a PUC awarded to River Assault Squadron 11 for the same dates). We presently have most of the awards compiled with the help of our Mobile Riverine Force personnel and the Chief of Naval Operations

office.

REUNIONS AND GATHERINGS Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division

U MINH FOREST

The U Minh Forest failed to capture room on front pages until spring of 1968. At that time the giant maze which had resisted every human destructive force up to and including the French, succumbed to a three month long blaze which left almost two-thirds of the forest defoliated. Still the U Minh Forest remained a sanctuary and training

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CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES RIVER PATROL FORCES – TASK FORCE 116VAL-4 / HAL-3, HEADQUARTERS,BINH THUY SEAL TEAMS – ONE AND TWO,UDT 12 & 13 – MST 2 – STABRON 20PERSONNEL KILLED IN ACTION / MISSING IN ACTIONSOUTHEAST ASIA THEATER OF THE VIETNAM WAR1960-1975.

BRULE (AKL-28)

The post war Brule was an experienced young lady who was taken charge of by civilian seamen for use in the 1946-1947 Atomic Test. It was said that Brule towed the USS Brule APA 66 to the first “A” TEST, for which she was later named. Until 1952 T-AKL-28 continued to work under the Army Transportation Corps in SONG ONG DOC U.S. NAVAL RIVERINE OPERATIONAL BASE (1970 On the night of October 20, 1970, the advanced tactical support base at BREEZY COVE (Song Ong Doc) was destroyed by mortars, recoilless rifles, and a company-sized ground attack. The old SEA FLOAT barges were used to rebuild a New Song Ong Doc several miles up river from the old base. In June 1971, the remaining barges were moved to Ca Mau.

DOWN TO THE SEA

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division NAVY SUPPORT ACTIVITY Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Welcome to our MRFA website. The Mobile Riverine Force Association (MRFA) was founded in 1992 by a small group of former sailors and soldiers who served with the Mobile Riverine Force – Task Force 117 during the Vietnam War. The MRF was one of the few “joint” units during the war. U.S. Army infantry, artillery and other assorted

commands

2021 MRFA REUNION

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel. 191 Westport Plaza. St. Louis, MO 63146. Start planning now for the 2021 MRFA Reunion in St. Louis, MO.. Registration will open on the morning of Thursday September 16, 2021 and the reunion will end on Sunday September 19, 2021. You will be able to start making reservations on October 1, 2020.. Please make sure to reference the MRFA when making your

LIST OF UNIT AWARDS

Many of the references below are duplications for the same citation (i.e. a PUC awarded to both River Assault Divisions 111 and 112 may also appear as a PUC awarded to River Assault Squadron 11 for the same dates). We presently have most of the awards compiled with the help of our Mobile Riverine Force personnel and the Chief of Naval Operations

office.

POEM BY MAJOR MICHAEL DAVIS O’DONNELL Poem by Major Michael Davis O’Donnell. Written on January 1, 1970 at Dak To. Who died in a helicopter crash in Cambodia in March 1970. If you are able, save them a place inside you, And save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may, or may not have

always.

1968-1969 OPERATIONS SUMMARY 1968-1969 Operations Summary – The Mobile Riverine Force Association. 1968. Firmly established as potent striking force, River Assault Squadron NINE moved into 1968 in high gear. After the quiet of the New Year’s Truce, the Green Fleet boats penetrated population centers throughout the Delta always keeping the Viet Cong off balance. US ARMY MOS LISTINGS US Army MOS Listings – Vietnam Era – The Mobile Riverine Force Association. Vietnam-era MOS codes: Army. 000 General Military Duty. 0001 Duties Unassigned. 0002 General Officer. 0003 “Relieved From Duty, Sick in Hospital or Quarters”. 0005 ROTC Officer Awaiting Entry On Active Duty. CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES LIST Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division U.S. NAVY RIVER ASSAULT SQUADRONS AND DIVISIONS Hai Quan Newsletter 12-70. To submit information please contact: Mike Harris (T-152-1 – 7/68 to 7/69) 96350 Territorial Rd. Monroe, OR 97456. Note: To avoid HUE-TAN MY-PHU BAI U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY 1965-1970 U.S. Naval Support Activity Hue-Tan My-Phu Bai (1965-1970) From a modest beginning, the Navy’s facilities in the area of Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial city and third largest population center in the republic of Vietnam, developed into a major combat and logistic complex. This followed the deployment there, especially after 1967, of

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CUA VIET U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY 1967-1970 U.S. Naval Support Activity Cua Viet (1967-1970) The furthest north of the Navy’s bases in Vietnam, Cua Viet was under mortar, rocket, and ground attack for most of the war by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). Because of its location on the Cua Viet River that skirted the boundary of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the base was uniquely

situated

THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Welcome to our MRFA website. The Mobile Riverine Force Association (MRFA) was founded in 1992 by a small group of former sailors and soldiers who served with the Mobile Riverine Force – Task Force 117 during the Vietnam War. The MRF was one of the few “joint” units during the war. U.S. Army infantry, artillery and other assorted

commands

2021 MRFA REUNION

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel. 191 Westport Plaza. St. Louis, MO 63146. Start planning now for the 2021 MRFA Reunion in St. Louis, MO.. Registration will open on the morning of Thursday September 16, 2021 and the reunion will end on Sunday September 19, 2021. You will be able to start making reservations on October 1, 2020.. Please make sure to reference the MRFA when making your

LIST OF UNIT AWARDS

Many of the references below are duplications for the same citation (i.e. a PUC awarded to both River Assault Divisions 111 and 112 may also appear as a PUC awarded to River Assault Squadron 11 for the same dates). We presently have most of the awards compiled with the help of our Mobile Riverine Force personnel and the Chief of Naval Operations

office.

POEM BY MAJOR MICHAEL DAVIS O’DONNELL Poem by Major Michael Davis O’Donnell. Written on January 1, 1970 at Dak To. Who died in a helicopter crash in Cambodia in March 1970. If you are able, save them a place inside you, And save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may, or may not have

always.

1968-1969 OPERATIONS SUMMARY 1968-1969 Operations Summary – The Mobile Riverine Force Association. 1968. Firmly established as potent striking force, River Assault Squadron NINE moved into 1968 in high gear. After the quiet of the New Year’s Truce, the Green Fleet boats penetrated population centers throughout the Delta always keeping the Viet Cong off balance. US ARMY MOS LISTINGS US Army MOS Listings – Vietnam Era – The Mobile Riverine Force Association. Vietnam-era MOS codes: Army. 000 General Military Duty. 0001 Duties Unassigned. 0002 General Officer. 0003 “Relieved From Duty, Sick in Hospital or Quarters”. 0005 ROTC Officer Awaiting Entry On Active Duty. CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES LIST Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division U.S. NAVY RIVER ASSAULT SQUADRONS AND DIVISIONS Hai Quan Newsletter 12-70. To submit information please contact: Mike Harris (T-152-1 – 7/68 to 7/69) 96350 Territorial Rd. Monroe, OR 97456. Note: To avoid HUE-TAN MY-PHU BAI U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY 1965-1970 U.S. Naval Support Activity Hue-Tan My-Phu Bai (1965-1970) From a modest beginning, the Navy’s facilities in the area of Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial city and third largest population center in the republic of Vietnam, developed into a major combat and logistic complex. This followed the deployment there, especially after 1967, of

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CUA VIET U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY 1967-1970 U.S. Naval Support Activity Cua Viet (1967-1970) The furthest north of the Navy’s bases in Vietnam, Cua Viet was under mortar, rocket, and ground attack for most of the war by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). Because of its location on the Cua Viet River that skirted the boundary of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the base was uniquely

situated

2021 MRFA REUNION

Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel. 191 Westport Plaza. St. Louis, MO 63146. Start planning now for the 2021 MRFA Reunion in St. Louis, MO.. Registration will open on the morning of Thursday September 16, 2021 and the reunion will end on Sunday September 19, 2021. You will be able to start making reservations on October 1, 2020.. Please make sure to reference the MRFA when making your RIVERINE ASSAULT FORCE (VIETNAM) Riverine Assault Force (Vietnam) While the object of Game Warden was to reduce the enemy’s logistic support, that of the joint Army-Navy Mobile Riverine Force was to locate, encircle, and destroy communist units in Battle. American military leaders patterned the MRF after the French naval assault divisions, or Dinosauts, which performed well US NAVY – THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division LST’S IN VIETNAM (GATOR NAVY) During the Vietnam War, over 50 LST’s served in Vietnam, with a good percentage of these serving in direct support of the Mobile Riverine Force TF-117, some earning as many as 15 Battle Stars. The T’s of Vietnam were awarded 395 Battle Stars, 19 Presidential Unit Citations, 48 Navy Unit Citations, and 44 Meritorious Unit Citations.

BEXAR (APA-237)

In late 1945 to February 1946 USS Bexar (APA-237) joined the Magic Carpet Fleet and participated in returning WWII troops home from the Pacific theatre of action.. By early 1946 she was ordered to Pearl Harbor to take part in Operation Crossroads, the atomic bomb tests. In June she proceeded to Bikini Atoll where she served as the flagship and equipment supply support center in conjunction PERSONNEL WOUNDED IN ACTION 1969 Personnel Wounded in Action 1969. Jan Feb Mar Apr May. Killed Not By Enemy Action. 11 January 1969 – 9 WIA. BM2 George T. MORTENSEN, USN 789 58 88. EN3 Kevin F. GILLOTE, USN B13 19 85. BM3 James A. KRONE, USN 237 45 43. SN Carlos D.

OKANOGAN (APA-220)

Okanogan (APA-220), built under Maritime Administration contract by Permanente Metals Corp., Richmond, Calif., was launched 26 October 1944, sponsored by Mrs. E. J. Husted, and acquired and commissioned 3 December 1944, Comdr. Frederick Fender, USNR, in command Okanogan’s primary mission as an attack transport is to carry and disembark with her own landing craft, a full battalion of SONG ONG DOC U.S. NAVAL RIVERINE OPERATIONAL BASE (1970 On the night of October 20, 1970, the advanced tactical support base at BREEZY COVE (Song Ong Doc) was destroyed by mortars, recoilless rifles, and a company-sized ground attack. The old SEA FLOAT barges were used to rebuild a New Song Ong Doc several miles up river from the old base. In June 1971, the remaining barges were moved to Ca Mau. NAVY SUPPORT ACTIVITY Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION UNIT HISTORIES (VIETNAM) 9th Infantry Division Unit Histories (Vietnam) The 6th Battalion, 31st Infantry (The Polar Bears) was activated 1 Nov 1967 at Ft. Lewis and joined the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam as it’s last maneuver element. The 3rd of the 34th Artillery was a towed 105mm howitzer battalion assigned to the 9th Infantry Division. THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Welcome to our MRFA website. The Mobile Riverine Force Association (MRFA) was founded in 1992 by a small group of former sailors and soldiers who served with the Mobile Riverine Force – Task Force 117 during the Vietnam War. The MRF was one of the few “joint” units during the war. U.S. Army infantry, artillery and other assorted

commands

POEM BY MAJOR MICHAEL DAVIS O’DONNELL Poem by Major Michael Davis O’Donnell. Written on January 1, 1970 at Dak To. Who died in a helicopter crash in Cambodia in March 1970. If you are able, save them a place inside you, And save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may, or may not have

always.

MRFA GEAR LOCKER

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division

POW/MIA STATISTICS

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry U.S. NAVY RIVER ASSAULT SQUADRONS AND DIVISIONS Hai Quan Newsletter 12-70. To submit information please contact: Mike Harris (T-152-1 – 7/68 to 7/69) 96350 Territorial Rd. Monroe, OR 97456. Note: To avoid JEROME COUNTY (LST-848) LST-848 was built by the American Bridge Company, Ambridge, PA. in December 1944 and was placed in commission 20 January 1945. Upon commission Jerome County sailed for the Western Pacific and assignment as as a troop and cargo transport. For her World War II service Jerome County earned the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and for her IREDELL COUNTY (LST-839) History of The USS Iredell County (LST-839) April 18, 1999. LST-839 was laid down by American Bridge Co., Ambridge, Pa., 25 September 1944; launched 12 November 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Arthur Lehner; and commissioned at New Orleans, La., 6 December 1944, Lt. Waldo F. McNeir in command. After shakedown off the coast of Florida, LST-839 loaded

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Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division PHUOC XUYEN U.S. NAVAL ADVANCED TACTICAL SUPPORT BASE 1969 Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division TAP’S – 2018 – THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Member Robert Eugene Layton passed away on February 3, 2018. While in Vietnam he served with River Assault Squadron 11 – Division 111 onboard A-111-3 from March 1968 to March 1969. You may contact the Family C/O: Verna Layton, 1219 S Evergreen Ave, Chanute, KS 66720-2955 – (620) 431-0492 – grammyandpapa66720@yahoo.com. THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Welcome to our MRFA website. The Mobile Riverine Force Association (MRFA) was founded in 1992 by a small group of former sailors and soldiers who served with the Mobile Riverine Force – Task Force 117 during the Vietnam War. The MRF was one of the few “joint” units during the war. U.S. Army infantry, artillery and other assorted

commands

POEM BY MAJOR MICHAEL DAVIS O’DONNELL Poem by Major Michael Davis O’Donnell. Written on January 1, 1970 at Dak To. Who died in a helicopter crash in Cambodia in March 1970. If you are able, save them a place inside you, And save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may, or may not have

always.

MRFA GEAR LOCKER

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division

POW/MIA STATISTICS

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry U.S. NAVY RIVER ASSAULT SQUADRONS AND DIVISIONS Hai Quan Newsletter 12-70. To submit information please contact: Mike Harris (T-152-1 – 7/68 to 7/69) 96350 Territorial Rd. Monroe, OR 97456. Note: To avoid JEROME COUNTY (LST-848) LST-848 was built by the American Bridge Company, Ambridge, PA. in December 1944 and was placed in commission 20 January 1945. Upon commission Jerome County sailed for the Western Pacific and assignment as as a troop and cargo transport. For her World War II service Jerome County earned the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and for her IREDELL COUNTY (LST-839) History of The USS Iredell County (LST-839) April 18, 1999. LST-839 was laid down by American Bridge Co., Ambridge, Pa., 25 September 1944; launched 12 November 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Arthur Lehner; and commissioned at New Orleans, La., 6 December 1944, Lt. Waldo F. McNeir in command. After shakedown off the coast of Florida, LST-839 loaded

DOWN TO THE SEA

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division PHUOC XUYEN U.S. NAVAL ADVANCED TACTICAL SUPPORT BASE 1969 Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division TAP’S – 2018 – THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Member Robert Eugene Layton passed away on February 3, 2018. While in Vietnam he served with River Assault Squadron 11 – Division 111 onboard A-111-3 from March 1968 to March 1969. You may contact the Family C/O: Verna Layton, 1219 S Evergreen Ave, Chanute, KS 66720-2955 – (620) 431-0492 – grammyandpapa66720@yahoo.com. RIVER ASSAULT SQUADRON 13 HISTORY River Assault Squadron 13. P. Blundell, CDR. USN – 14 Apr 68 to 4 Dec 68. E. J. Sottak, CDR. USN – 4 Dec 68 to. b. River Assault Division 131. (3) Mission of Command – The basic objective of RAS 13 was to support the Mobile Riverine Force in South Vietnam. The primary mission of RAS 13 was the safe transportation of men and material to PERSONNEL WOUNDED IN ACTION 1969 Personnel Wounded in Action 1969. Jan Feb Mar Apr May. Killed Not By Enemy Action. 11 January 1969 – 9 WIA. BM2 George T. MORTENSEN, USN 789 58 88. EN3 Kevin F. GILLOTE, USN B13 19 85. BM3 James A. KRONE, USN 237 45 43. SN Carlos D. CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES RIVER PATROL FORCES – TASK FORCE 116VAL-4 / HAL-3, HEADQUARTERS,BINH THUY SEAL TEAMS – ONE AND TWO,UDT 12 & 13 – MST 2 – STABRON 20PERSONNEL KILLED IN ACTION / MISSING IN ACTIONSOUTHEAST ASIA THEATER OF THE VIETNAM WAR1960-1975.

OKANOGAN (APA-220)

Okanogan (APA-220), built under Maritime Administration contract by Permanente Metals Corp., Richmond, Calif., was launched 26 October 1944, sponsored by Mrs. E. J. Husted, and acquired and commissioned 3 December 1944, Comdr. Frederick Fender, USNR, in command Okanogan’s primary mission as an attack transport is to carry and disembark with her own landing craft, a full battalion of US ARMY MOS LISTINGS US Army MOS Listings – Vietnam Era – The Mobile Riverine Force Association. Vietnam-era MOS codes: Army. 000 General Military Duty. 0001 Duties Unassigned. 0002 General Officer. 0003 “Relieved From Duty, Sick in Hospital or Quarters”. 0005 ROTC Officer Awaiting Entry On Active Duty.

MONTROSE (APA-212)

Montrose (APA-212) was laid down under Maritime Commission Contract 17 June 1944, by Permanente Metals Corp., Richmond, Calif.; launched 13 September 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Marcia C. Barnhart; and commissioned 2 November 1944, Comdr. H. G. Davis in command.. After shakedown off California, Montrose embarked troops at Seattle, Wash., and steamed to the Philippines, arriving at GARRETT COUNTY (LST-786) LST-786 was laid down by Dravo Corp., Neville Island, Pittsburgh, Pa., 21 May 1944, launched 22 July; sponsored by Mrs. E. B. Keckler; and commissioned 28 August 1944, Lt. Eli T. Ringler, USCG, in command.. After shakedown off Florida, LST-786 departed Mobile, Ala., 30 September, and sailed for the Pacific. She loaded cargo and men of the 112th Navy Construction Battalion at Pearl CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES LIST Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division NAVY SUPPORT ACTIVITY Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division TAP’S – 2018 – THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Member Robert Eugene Layton passed away on February 3, 2018. While in Vietnam he served with River Assault Squadron 11 – Division 111 onboard A-111-3 from March 1968 to March 1969. You may contact the Family C/O: Verna Layton, 1219 S Evergreen Ave, Chanute, KS 66720-2955 – (620) 431-0492 – grammyandpapa66720@yahoo.com. THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Welcome to our MRFA website. The Mobile Riverine Force Association (MRFA) was founded in 1992 by a small group of former sailors and soldiers who served with the Mobile Riverine Force – Task Force 117 during the Vietnam War. The MRF was one of the few “joint” units during the war. U.S. Army infantry, artillery and other assorted

commands

POEM BY MAJOR MICHAEL DAVIS O’DONNELL Poem by Major Michael Davis O’Donnell. Written on January 1, 1970 at Dak To. Who died in a helicopter crash in Cambodia in March 1970. If you are able, save them a place inside you, And save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may, or may not have

always.

MRFA GEAR LOCKER

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division

POW/MIA STATISTICS

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry U.S. NAVY RIVER ASSAULT SQUADRONS AND DIVISIONS Hai Quan Newsletter 12-70. To submit information please contact: Mike Harris (T-152-1 – 7/68 to 7/69) 96350 Territorial Rd. Monroe, OR 97456. Note: To avoid JEROME COUNTY (LST-848) LST-848 was built by the American Bridge Company, Ambridge, PA. in December 1944 and was placed in commission 20 January 1945. Upon commission Jerome County sailed for the Western Pacific and assignment as as a troop and cargo transport. For her World War II service Jerome County earned the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and for her IREDELL COUNTY (LST-839) History of The USS Iredell County (LST-839) April 18, 1999. LST-839 was laid down by American Bridge Co., Ambridge, Pa., 25 September 1944; launched 12 November 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Arthur Lehner; and commissioned at New Orleans, La., 6 December 1944, Lt. Waldo F. McNeir in command. After shakedown off the coast of Florida, LST-839 loaded

DOWN TO THE SEA

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division PHUOC XUYEN U.S. NAVAL ADVANCED TACTICAL SUPPORT BASE 1969 Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division TAP’S – 2018 – THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Member Robert Eugene Layton passed away on February 3, 2018. While in Vietnam he served with River Assault Squadron 11 – Division 111 onboard A-111-3 from March 1968 to March 1969. You may contact the Family C/O: Verna Layton, 1219 S Evergreen Ave, Chanute, KS 66720-2955 – (620) 431-0492 – grammyandpapa66720@yahoo.com. THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Welcome to our MRFA website. The Mobile Riverine Force Association (MRFA) was founded in 1992 by a small group of former sailors and soldiers who served with the Mobile Riverine Force – Task Force 117 during the Vietnam War. The MRF was one of the few “joint” units during the war. U.S. Army infantry, artillery and other assorted

commands

POEM BY MAJOR MICHAEL DAVIS O’DONNELL Poem by Major Michael Davis O’Donnell. Written on January 1, 1970 at Dak To. Who died in a helicopter crash in Cambodia in March 1970. If you are able, save them a place inside you, And save one backward glance when you are leaving, for the places they can no longer go. Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may, or may not have

always.

MRFA GEAR LOCKER

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division

POW/MIA STATISTICS

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry U.S. NAVY RIVER ASSAULT SQUADRONS AND DIVISIONS Hai Quan Newsletter 12-70. To submit information please contact: Mike Harris (T-152-1 – 7/68 to 7/69) 96350 Territorial Rd. Monroe, OR 97456. Note: To avoid JEROME COUNTY (LST-848) LST-848 was built by the American Bridge Company, Ambridge, PA. in December 1944 and was placed in commission 20 January 1945. Upon commission Jerome County sailed for the Western Pacific and assignment as as a troop and cargo transport. For her World War II service Jerome County earned the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and for her IREDELL COUNTY (LST-839) History of The USS Iredell County (LST-839) April 18, 1999. LST-839 was laid down by American Bridge Co., Ambridge, Pa., 25 September 1944; launched 12 November 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Arthur Lehner; and commissioned at New Orleans, La., 6 December 1944, Lt. Waldo F. McNeir in command. After shakedown off the coast of Florida, LST-839 loaded

DOWN TO THE SEA

Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division PHUOC XUYEN U.S. NAVAL ADVANCED TACTICAL SUPPORT BASE 1969 Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division TAP’S – 2018 – THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Member Robert Eugene Layton passed away on February 3, 2018. While in Vietnam he served with River Assault Squadron 11 – Division 111 onboard A-111-3 from March 1968 to March 1969. You may contact the Family C/O: Verna Layton, 1219 S Evergreen Ave, Chanute, KS 66720-2955 – (620) 431-0492 – grammyandpapa66720@yahoo.com. RIVER ASSAULT SQUADRON 13 HISTORY River Assault Squadron 13. P. Blundell, CDR. USN – 14 Apr 68 to 4 Dec 68. E. J. Sottak, CDR. USN – 4 Dec 68 to. b. River Assault Division 131. (3) Mission of Command – The basic objective of RAS 13 was to support the Mobile Riverine Force in South Vietnam. The primary mission of RAS 13 was the safe transportation of men and material to PERSONNEL WOUNDED IN ACTION 1969 Personnel Wounded in Action 1969. Jan Feb Mar Apr May. Killed Not By Enemy Action. 11 January 1969 – 9 WIA. BM2 George T. MORTENSEN, USN 789 58 88. EN3 Kevin F. GILLOTE, USN B13 19 85. BM3 James A. KRONE, USN 237 45 43. SN Carlos D. CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES RIVER PATROL FORCES – TASK FORCE 116VAL-4 / HAL-3, HEADQUARTERS,BINH THUY SEAL TEAMS – ONE AND TWO,UDT 12 & 13 – MST 2 – STABRON 20PERSONNEL KILLED IN ACTION / MISSING IN ACTIONSOUTHEAST ASIA THEATER OF THE VIETNAM WAR1960-1975.

OKANOGAN (APA-220)

Okanogan (APA-220), built under Maritime Administration contract by Permanente Metals Corp., Richmond, Calif., was launched 26 October 1944, sponsored by Mrs. E. J. Husted, and acquired and commissioned 3 December 1944, Comdr. Frederick Fender, USNR, in command Okanogan’s primary mission as an attack transport is to carry and disembark with her own landing craft, a full battalion of US ARMY MOS LISTINGS US Army MOS Listings – Vietnam Era – The Mobile Riverine Force Association. Vietnam-era MOS codes: Army. 000 General Military Duty. 0001 Duties Unassigned. 0002 General Officer. 0003 “Relieved From Duty, Sick in Hospital or Quarters”. 0005 ROTC Officer Awaiting Entry On Active Duty.

MONTROSE (APA-212)

Montrose (APA-212) was laid down under Maritime Commission Contract 17 June 1944, by Permanente Metals Corp., Richmond, Calif.; launched 13 September 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Marcia C. Barnhart; and commissioned 2 November 1944, Comdr. H. G. Davis in command.. After shakedown off California, Montrose embarked troops at Seattle, Wash., and steamed to the Philippines, arriving at GARRETT COUNTY (LST-786) LST-786 was laid down by Dravo Corp., Neville Island, Pittsburgh, Pa., 21 May 1944, launched 22 July; sponsored by Mrs. E. B. Keckler; and commissioned 28 August 1944, Lt. Eli T. Ringler, USCG, in command.. After shakedown off Florida, LST-786 departed Mobile, Ala., 30 September, and sailed for the Pacific. She loaded cargo and men of the 112th Navy Construction Battalion at Pearl CTF-116 RIVER PATROL FORCES LIST Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division NAVY SUPPORT ACTIVITY Main Menu ≡ ╳ Main Menu In Memory Of Our Fallen Brothers "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare, Henry V Valor Above and Beyond The Call Of Duty Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division TAP’S – 2018 – THE MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Member Robert Eugene Layton passed away on February 3, 2018. While in Vietnam he served with River Assault Squadron 11 – Division 111 onboard A-111-3 from March 1968 to March 1969. You may contact the Family C/O: Verna Layton, 1219 S Evergreen Ave, Chanute, KS 66720-2955 – (620) 431-0492 – grammyandpapa66720@yahoo.com. Main Menu   ≡ ╳

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WELCOME

MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION WELCOME TO OUR MRFA WEBSITE The Mobile Riverine Force Association (MRFA) was founded in 1992 by a small group of former sailors and soldiers who served with the Mobile Riverine Force – Task Force 117 during the Vietnam War. The MRF was one of the few “joint” units during the war. U.S. Army infantry, artillery and other assorted commands worked together with small U.S. Navy riverine craft, as well as Supply and Repair ships, to thwart communist aggression in the III and IV Corps Tactical Zones from January 1967 to December 1970. EXCITING NEWS! THE MRFA HAS CONTRACTED WITH ARBALLO ENTERTAINMENT TO PRODUCE A DOCUMENTARY ON OUR UNIT. We want to tell YOUR story! To that end, Arballo Entertainment will be reaching out to YOU to obtain your story! They will accept your photos, film footage, audio tapes and utilize key material for the

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FALLEN BROTHERS

IN MEMORY OF OUR FALLEN BROTHERS ``We few, we happy few, we band of brothers, For he today that sheds his blood with me, shall be my brother.``

Fallen Brothers

UNCOMMON VALOR

ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY Includes Navy Cross recipients, Distinguished Service Cross recipients, and Medal of Honor recipients from the Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Army 9th Infantry Division

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MRFA ORGANIZATION

MEMBERSHIP AND WELCOME Become a member of MRFA! Learn about the association, board members, officers, and download a membership application form!

MRFA Organization

U.S. ARMY

MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Explore points of interest in the US Army section; awards, citations, index, roster and select information related to the mobile riverine

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U.S. ARMY

U.S. NAVY

MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Explore our Navy section: awards, stories, points of interest, origin of navy terminology and much, much more!

U.S. Navy

U.S. ARMY & NAVY

MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Explore a glossary of terms, manuals, statistics, historical accounts and reports, maps and articles by MRFA members

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AWARDS & DECORATIONS

MEDALS AND RIBBONS

Unit awards, medals and ribbons, and information on applying for and obtaining your medals and ribbons. Awards & Decorations REUNIONS AND GATHERINGS MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Explore gatherings, speakers and events. Join us for our next reunion by visiting our MRFA Reunion page! Reunions and Gatherings

MEMORIALS

MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Memorials and museums dedicated to the Mobile Riverine Force.

Memorials

MRFA GEAR LOCKER

MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Explore our catalog and purchase official MRFA gear here.

MRFA Gear Locker

NEWSLETTERS

``RIVER CURRENTS`` NEWSLETTERS A full archive of past and present ``River Currents`` newsletters from your friends at MRFA

Newsletters

HISTORICAL DATA PROJECT MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION The MRFA is launching our “Historical Data Project” (HDP), featuring as much MRF TF-117 data as possible. Historical Data Project PHOTOS, POETRY & STORIES MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Explore historical photos, gripping stories, poetry and song submitted

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Photos, Poetry & Stories ART, BOOKS & ARTICLES MOBILE RIVERINE FORCE ASSOCIATION Explore artwork by members, and read historical articles and books Art, Books & Articles

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FOOD

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