Shots of friends and shipmates of the USS Suribachi AE 21, an U.S. Navy ammunition ship. She cruised the South China Sea off the cost of Vietnam re-arming Navy ships. These gentlemen and other fine men served aboard the Suribachi in 1972 and 1973. For her service, the Suribachi was awarded a Meritorious Unit Citation. The Suribachi has now been stricken from the roll and scrapped. Her memory lives on amongst her officers and crews who served aboard her.
In July of 1972 we were alongside 2 or 3 times as I recall. We spent the rest of the tour occassionaly transferring ammo with the Mount Hood. The Mount Hood was a fine ship and performed her job with honor, dedication, and guts.
Bigleaf21 10 months ago
In July we were alongside 2 or 3 times as I recall. The Mount Hood was a fine ship and performed her job with honor, dedication, and guts.
Bigleaf21 10 months ago