The vintage footage in this video has been uploaded for research purposes, and is presented in unedited form.. The OV-10Ds had the prototype gun turrets from the AH1-J program and prototype laser target designators. . The HUS-1 became the UH-34D, the OE-1 the O-1B, the R4D the C-117, the HR2S-1 (deuce) the CH-37C and the GV-1 became the KC-130. HMH-463 (CH-53Ds), with Dets from HMM-164 (CH-46Ds) and HML-167 (UH-1Es) attached; and HMM-165 (a composite squadron with a mix of CH-53Ds, CH-46Ds and UH-1Es) joined TF 78, together with the Navys HM-12 (RH-53As). Additional H-46Ds arrived in April. On 11 Oct, HMM-261 replaced HMM-163 as the SLF squadron and the USS Valley Forge (LPH 8) replaced the USS Iwo Jima. (CV-37, later CVA-37, CVS-37 and LPH-5), 1945-1971. He took a round square in the middle of his chest. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the crew of USS Princeton embarked aboard the ship for a nearly month-long sequester April 7, 2020. To this day he cannot tell this story without some tears. The H-53s, escorted by the AH-1Gs (and later AH-1Js) of HML-367, moved massive amounts of tonnage of material in and out of Laos. USS Princeton (LPH-5) completed seven days of humanitarian relief (1,300 tons of supplies) to the Quang Tri, Quang Ngai, and Binh Dinh provinces of South Vietnam which suffered damage from typhoon and floods. and again ranged along that long embattled NHHC Photograph Collection. On 8 Mar, the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (9th MEB), including Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 3/9 and BLT 1/3 were landed across the beaches and via Da.Nang harbor. They were last out. Ships Store: Paul Johnson. On 18-21 Jun, the amphibious operation DECKHOUSE I was carried out with an attack on the VietCong 12 miles northwest of Tuy Hoa. 18-27 June The attached units were HMM-163 (H-34s), HMM-262 (H-46As) and VMO-6 (UH-1Es). HMM-363 (H-34s) and BLT 1/3 were aboard the USS Iwo Jima for a practice amphibious assault on Mindanao and a landing at Duc Pho in southern I Corps. In September, the VMO-squadrons were assigned a priority mission of a 24-hour medevac standby with a UH-1E medevac slick, a UH-1E gunship and crew of four pilots, two crewchiefs, a door-gunner and a corpsman. The most costly and bitterly opposed helicopter operation to date, Sure Wind 202 took place on 27 Apr. Soon the need became apparent and both formal and informal programs took place. A visit was made to the U.S. Embassy and the Defense Attach Office (DAO) in Saigon on 12 Apr for evacuation site and LZ selection. The USS Midway (CVA-41) had an additional contingent of 6 USAF CH-53s (special ops) and 4 USAF HH-53s (rescue). In January 1954 The tactical success there led many to believe that US forces would achieve a quick victory and hence, we would all soon be home. The remarkable aircraft lazed just a few hundred feet overhead until called upon by the company commander to attack tree lines and other entrenchments in the companys path. The operation was a complete success with the NVA on retreat north into Quang Tri Province. HMH-361 (H-53As and some Ds) redeployed to CONUS as part of the third redeployment of US forces on 28 Jan. VMO-2 moved from MAG-16 (helicopter MAG) at MMAF to MAG-11 (fixed wing MAG) at Da Nang on 1 Feb. With the space created by the removal of HMH-361 and VMO-2 from MMAF, HMMs 161 and 262 moved from Phu Bai to MMAF. The USS Iwo Jima replaced the USS Princeton on 7 May. Princeton rejoined TF 77 in the combat zone. This also caused the loss rate to climb, with many instances of aircraft being hit and crewmembers wounded. The VMO-2 broncos, also used during Lam Son 719 to plant electronic sensor strings near approach routes, flew out of country on 31 Mar. During mid-September, 24 H-46s, primarily from MAG-39 at Quang Tri landed 1700 troops along the south side of Ben Hai River, in the middle of the DMZ, in a pincer movement. Hey Guys. then covered the evacuation from Hungn The unit fired almost 2 million rounds of 20mm. On 30 July, after completion of Operation ENDSWEEP, the 31st MAU was reconstituted aboard the USS Tripoli with 13 H-53s, 4 H-46s, 2 hueys and 4 cobras. She was decommissioned in 1970, and sold for scrap in 1971. Each of the two Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG) consisted of a composite squadron of four H-53s, fourteen H-46s and four UH-1Es. The Marines in the LZ who were listening for the sound of the Cobras engine guided them. Once BrigGen Carey had discovered the fact, he convinced Admiral Whitmire to rescind his order, assuming that the communists would be in control by morning. The Nixon Administration adopted a policy seeking to end U.S. involvement in RVN either through negotiations or by turning the combat role over to the Vietnamese. HullNumber.com does not retain your payment information if you make a purchase. As he passed under the nose, he looked up, grinned, gave a big thumbs up and could be heard to say: Thanks for coming down and saving my life! Only after that did John see that the Marines right leg was missing from the knee down. MAG-36 arrived off Chu Lai on 1 Sep to join III MAF, consisting of H&MS-36, MABS-36, HMM-362 (UH-34Ds), HMM-363 (UH-34Ds), HMM-364 (UH-34Ds) and VMO-6 (UH-1Es). The USS Tripoli replaced the USS Valley Forge in July. Despite their efforts, the ship burned to the waterline. These and other actions caused the Marines to develop procedures to perform quick engine changes, QECs, in the field. They were first in. She was reclassified in the early 1950s as an attack carrier (CVA), then as an Antisubmarine Aircraft Carrier (CVS), and finally as an amphibious assault ship (LPH), carrying helicopters and marines. 2 March 1959 In October, the Thuong Duc Special Forces camp, which controlled the route from the A Shau Valley into Quang Nam Province, southwest of Da Nang came under heavy NVA pressure. On 30 April 1952, Princeton rejoined TF 77 in the combat zone. The pilots of HMM-365 returned to Okinawa aboard the USS Princeton to take on replacement aircraft. The corpsman soon became exhausted and Penn attempted to carry the man by himself. Princeton was commissioned in November 1945, too late to serve in World War II, but saw extensive service in the Korean War, in . In March, she assisted in countering an enemy threat to the Marine artillery base at Gio Linh and evacuated wounded from Con Thien. It is very important veterans know that the VA maintains a list of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships associated with military service in Vietnam and exposure to Agent Orange based on military records. Because the 1st MAW had ceased combat operations, the detachment was assigned to the Navys Light Attack Squadron 4 (VAL-4) in southern Vietnam for evaluation of its Night Observation Gunship System (NOGS) and a 20mm turret cannon coupled with an infrared targeting device. Crewmen worked feverishly and futily in an attempt to save his life over the Que Son Valley. and against road traffic. In April Intensive training refreshed her reservist crew and on 5 December she joined TF 77 off the Korean coast Muse and Sheik grounded on Daito Shima and in April 1962 when she delivered Marine Corps advisors and helicopters to Soc Trang in the Mekong Delta area On 24 Apr the first battle of Khe Sanh (the Khe Sanh Hill Fights) was fought over Hills 881N, 881S and 861 above the combat base. Musan Princeton was commissioned in November 1945, too late to serve in World War II, but saw extensive service in the Korean War, in which she earned eight battle stars, and the Vietnam War. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. in combined The USS Iwo Jima replaced the USS Princeton on 7 May. The first joint USMC, US Army, VNAF assault mission took place in July. In 1978, Robert R. Wilson used portions of that steel to create the Broken Symmetry sculpture that stands over one of the laboratory's gates. G.C. The 3rd MAB included Det VMO-2, MAG-16, HML-167, HML-367, HMM-262, HMM 263 and HMH-463. The remainder of HMH-463 arrived on 23 May. The crew chief, Cpl. This was the beginning of the planned replacement of H&MS-16s CH-37Cs. Three CH-46As collided with each other and the surrounding vegetation in the LZ, providing the new name Helicopter Valley to the Ngan Valley. Initially, activities were limited to the installation of minesweeping kits (a streaming winch, a tow kit, flight control system modifications, a precise navigation system based on Loran, rearview mirrors, and 2 internal fuel cells) and AMCM aircrew training with the Magnetic Orange Pipe (MOP) at NAS Cubi Point. Sadly, HMM-163 made the cover of Life Magazine (16 Apr 65) when it showed YP-13s copilot hit by gunfire. As the pilot held this precarious position, Sgt. The first of 155 graduates of the USAF fixed wing program appeared in June. February 28, 1844 started out as an exciting day for U.S. President John Tyler and the 400 other passengers aboard the USS Princeton.The U.S. Navy vessel symbolized a new ambition for the American president and his cabinet as they hoped that the warship would elevate the United States' naval prowess to the same level as the British navy. We settled on using the Google Maps API and . and departed again 3 July For the next three years, she followed a similar schedule, gaining experience in her primary mission. USS ORISKANY USED in Korea and Vietnam wars photo fd9 - $24.53. On 27 Oct, shortly after midnight, explosions hit MMAF and the Chu Lai SATS field. He then took off for Da Nang to land at the NSA hospital. With 11 Marines wounded, 1 dead, and the remaining 8 holding their positions for fear of detonating other mines, Clausen quickly leaped from the helicopter and, in the face of enemy fire, moved across the extremely dangerous, mine-laden area to assist in carrying casualties to the waiting helicopter. Both SLFs participated in Operation Bold Mariner on the Batangan Peninsula, last visited during Operation Starlight in 1965. A Proud Namesake CG 59 is the sixth ship in a proud series of U. S. Navy ships to honor the name PRINCETON. The ship was the fifth US Navy ship to bear the name, and was named for the Revolutionary War Battle of Princeton. Kelleys 2/4 moved to a forward position in the northern I Corps, supported by detachments from MAG-16. Howard V. Lee of 2/4 attempted to reinforce the beleaguered unit, but eventually was seriously wounded by a grenade. A UH-1E flown by Major V. Wayne Hazelbaker of VMO-2 was shot down at the defensive position by an RPG during an ammo resupply. On 8 Mar, HMM-164 flew to MMAF with the first delivery of 24 Boeing Vertol CH-46A Sea Knight helicopters to join MAG-16. USS Princeton (LPH-5) with Amphibious Ready Group Alpha off Vietnam 1968.jpeg 1,908 1,532; 636 KB. MAG-16 and MAG-36 helos lifted in the ARVN counterattack force, taking hits in 20 of the 30 UH-34s involved. Eight months later Two composite squadrons, HMM-165 (reinf) on the USS Tripoli, and HMM-164 (reinf) off of the USS Okinawa from the 9th MEB had arrived to support the Vietnamese Marines. artillery When the USS Enterprise-D approached the battle . The Det provided three of these sorties while the squadron aboard USS Inchon provided the remainder. With the amphibious landings delayed, the helicopters of HMM 362 departed the USS Princeton at 0720 and heliolifted Company A to Landing Zone (LZ) Robin and Company C to Landing Zone (LZ) Sparrow. She was . BrigGen Richard E. Carey (9th MAB CG) and Col Alfred M. Gray (33rd MAU Commander) made a personal visit on 13 April to further assess the situation, with a frigid reception by Ambassador Graham A. Martin. she participated in "Beacon Star" This was to be a common sight for the next six years. Their other missions continued. With non-folding blades, ten was the maximum contingent. Two days following that, HMM-362 suffered the first combat damage to an HUS-1 during OPERATION NIGHTINGALE when a bullet pierced an oil line in its engine compartment. They were helilifted by Sparrow Hawk helicopters on strip alert at MMAF, a combination of HMM helicopters and gunships from VMO-2. He had to wear the big XXL vest with the right and left flaps overlapped because it was too large. However, two factors overrode. NH 93797: USS Princeton (LPH-5), U.S. Marines loading relief supplies on a USMC/Sikorsky Ch-34 helicopter for delivery to South Vietnam. The DMZ was to be fortified, much to the dismay of the III MAF leadership. The operation was unique in many ways and required the Marines assigned to utilize high levels of ingenuity, flexibility, and political awareness. At the beginning of the year, MAG-16 at MMAF had HML-167 (UH-1Es), HML-367 (AH-1Gs), HMMs 263 and 364 (CH-46Ds), HMH-361 (H-53As) and 463 (H-53Ds) and VMO-2 (OV-10As). The South Vietnamese Marine Division (VNMC) held the advancing NVA at the My Chanh in April. He then came under VC attack and lifted off, leaving some of his passengers in the LZ whom immediately came under heavy VC fire. The year started with significantly reduced operations for both Marine ground and aviation units. Allen Smith USS Princeton: 50k: USS Princeton (LPH-5) moored to a buoy in the harbor at Hong Kong BCC, circa 1960s. Loss of USS Princeton (CVL-23), 24 October 1944. delivered Marine Corps advisors and helicopters to Soc Trang in the Mekong Delta area of the Republic of South Vietnam. am through its completion on the 24th. During the bombardment of the base and the required resupply, losses of helicopters had been high. Each regiment maintained a squad sized reaction force at a special LZ. Princeton was commissioned in November 1945, too late to serve in World War II, but saw extensive service in the Korean War, in which she earned eight . At the same time, CH-53Ds of HMM-165 provided support to HM-12 using the Mark 105 Seabome Equipment Platform, a hydrafoil sled. Richard M. Nixon was re-elected President of the United States, defeating Senator George McGovern on 7 November. Vietnam, Order of Battle. Embarked aboard the USS Okinawa, 263 conducted assualt landings in Operation Beaver Cage 25 miles south of Da Nang; Operations Bear Bite 4 miles northeast of Hue/Phu Bai; and Operations Colgate 1 mile east of Hue/Phu Bai. Thirteen years and fifteen days later, on 30 April 1975, an HMM-164 CH . Smoke rises from an explosion in Princeton 's hangar deck at 1000.5 hrs. In September and October 1946, she operated in Japanese and Chinese waters, then returned to the Mariana Islands where she remained until February 1947. In April 1969 she was designated the prime recovery ship for Apollo 10, the lunar mission which paved the way for Apollo 11 and the first manned landing on the Moon. By December, they had a 67% failure rate, primarily due to its failure to extract spent cartridge cases from fouled chambers, requiring the procurement of chromed chambers and barrels during 1968. Clausen did not falter. and in February 1966 got underway for another tour in the combat zone. At first with the Atlantic Fleet and then with the Pacific, PRINCETON steam on post-war deployments and then was decommissioned on 20 JUN 1948 and placed in reserve. she returned to the United States and in April 1969 she was designated the prime recovery ship for Apollo 10 On 24 May, HMM-164 again inserted VNMC assault troops near Quang Tri City. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), photo # 80-G-417143. It was destroyed, along with 38 other starships. Relieving Okinawa as flagship for the Amphibious Ready Group, she engaged the enemy in operations Jackstay, 26 March 6 April, to clear the Rung Sat Special Zone of Viet Cong guerrillas, and Osage, 27 April 4 May, to protect Vietnamese in the Phu Loc area from VC harassment. 27 April-4 May The HML-367 Cobra flight leader, Capt. During August the 1st Marine Division again went into the Tam Ky-Hiep Duc-Thang Binh triangle south of Da Nang. The MarHuk cobras were armed with 20mm cannon and 5 Zuni rockets. MACV directed that HMM-364 transfer their H-34s to the VNAF 217th Squadron in May, and prepare to depart Vietnam by 30 Jun. After the Vietnam War. M-60 machine guns on a helicopter occurred in August, inside the cargo hatch of an HUS-1. The initial helicopter assault occurred on15 Jul with a troop lift to LZ Crow, 5 miles northeast of the Rockpile, near the DMZ. VMO-6 stood down on 2 Oct and had departed for Okinawa by 20 Oct. HMM-161 and HMM-262 were assigned to MAG-16 on 16 Oct, but remained at Phu Bai due to space limitations at MMAF. In addition to its service in the Vietnam War, in April of 1969, the Princeton was a space recovery ship for the return of the Apollo 10 lunar landing mission. Crews were working near the 200 percent level. We told them we would bring down their wounded, said Penn. USS Princeton, LPH-5, at Subic Bay NB, Philippines 3/5/65: Two planes to take us to the Philippines, then on board the USS Princeton, LPH-5. Valley Forge was serving in the Far East in 1950 and was the first American fleet carrier to take part in the Korean War. At 1420 on 29 April, Operation FREQUENT WIND commenced. In February 1953, she was back off the Korean coast and until the end of the conflict launched planes for close air support, "Cherokee" strikes against supply, artillery, and troop concentrations in enemy territory, and against road traffic. Still covered by Puff and the Marine UH-1Es, Macauley then spiraled up out of the zone and headed for Da Nang. Please check our Hours of Operation page before planning your visit. Marine helicopters also operated primarily in those areas. The ensuing recovery operation lasted 3 days and required the insertion of Marine and ARVN security forces numbering over 150 men. With heavy fire support from four Cobras and two OV-10s, the H-46 was able to spiral safely upward from the LZ under heavy ground fire. The final SLF landing was conducted by HMM-265 on 7 Sep in Operation Defiant Stand, a joint operation with the Korean Marines. On 4 Mar, 14 helicopters from HMM-261, HMM-364 and VMO-6 were heavily damaged during a troop lift of the 1st ARVN Airborne and 2/7 in support of Operation UTAH by intense anti-aircraft fire (numerous 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine guns). HMH-463 flew 99 attack sorties on 7 Jun, dropping 400 tons on a ridgeline southwest of DaNang with spectacular results. HMM-164 boarded the USS Princeton in March, transferred to the USS Tripoli (LPH-10) in Subic Bay, and returned to RVN with BLT 2/3 from Okinawa as SLF B in time for the Hill Fights at Khe Sanh. USS Princeton (LPH-5) underway off the coast of South Vietnam on 13 January 1967 (NNAM.1996.488.060.024).jpg. "Cherokee" strikes against supply On 30 March, the North Vietnamese launched the Easter offensive focused on the two northern provinces of Quang Tri and Thua Thien. The NVA determined to hold Quang Tri City at all costs. Six squadrons (HMMs 161, 263, 361, 362, 363, 364) were now in- country, plus HMM-261 aboard ship, all with UH-34Ds. USS Princeton was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during and shortly after World War II for the United States Navy. The crew chief and gunners were picked up immediately by the wingman. 19621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975. She cruised the west coast In the year 2367, the Princeton participated in the Battle of Wolf 359. NHHC Photograph Collection. LPH-5. In February, HMM-363 rejoined MAG-36 at Chu Lai, after five months in support of US Army and Korean operations at Qui Nhon, Tuy Hoa, and Phu Cat in II Corps. HMM-262 redeployed on 7 May to MCAS Kaneohe Bay. She was reclassified in the early 1950s as an attack carrier (CVA), then as an Antisubmarine Aircraft Carrier (CVS), and finally as an amphibious assault ship (LPH), carrying helicopters and marines. Maneuvers in Hawaiian waters preceded her return to San Diego until 15 March. Please note: As is traditional when referring to Princeton alumni, each name is followed by the individual's graduation year. A temporary SLF was organized from 2 Oct 8 Nov as a reserve with BLT 3/3 and HMM-163 during primary SLF maneuvers in the Philippines. She remained in the area after the truce The destruction of the enemys command, control and logistic facilities will contribute to his eventual defeat.. The 66th NVA Regiment had been completely surprised by the assault. Task Force Delta, initially consisting of three Marine battalions, grew to six battalions, and five Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) battalions. bobneu@webtv.net Thank you. The policy of rotating squadrons into Vietnam every four months commenced 1 Aug when HMM-163 relieved HMM-362. In the 1950s she was successively classified as CV-37 - CVA-37 - CVS-37 and then LPH-5, a helicopter landing platform ship in March 1959. We do not understand that.. The 1st Battalion, 2nd Korean Marine Brigade arrived 3 miles south of Chu Lai on 1 Aug. Typical of HMM squadrons operations conducted during an SLF tour were those of HMM 263 during the period Feb Nov 1967. The first Princeton was the first screw steam warship in the United States Navy. The squadron lifted the first Marines into Hill 55 south of Da Nang, which remained a Marine Command Post (CP) for many years to come. On October 24, 1944, during the Battle . she assisted in countering an enemy threat t She then prepared for inactivation and on 20 June decommissioned and joined other capital ships in the Pacific Reserve Fleet. J. . She then prepared for inactivation, and on 20 June decommissioned and joined other capital ships in the Pacific Reserve Fleet. Inside were many armed and equally surprised VC. to protect Viet-Namese in the Phu Loc area from Viet Cong "harassment.". For much of the summer they pounded supply arteries, concentrating on highways, and in August Princeton got underway for the U.S., arriving at San Diego on the 29th, after collecting Destroyer Division 51 at Pearl Harbor.[1]. HMM-162 joined HMM-163 in Da Nang in response to increasing helicopter requirements in-country. she operated in Japanese and Chinese waters Princeton they combined close air support with raids on power sources in the Hwachon Reservoir area and o the Marine artillery base at Gio Ling and evacuated wounded from Con Thien mountain. The year began with HMM-365 (UH-34Ds) in country as the helicopter element of Marine Unit Vietnam (MUV) (previously SHUFLY). LtGen Chuck Pitman later retired as Deputy Chief of Staff, Aviation for the USMC. On 15-18 Sep, the SLF participated in DECKHOUSE IV near the DMZ, eight miles northeast of Dong Ha, again with HMM-363. Caption: NH 93796: USS Princeton (LPH-5), Marine UH-34 helicopters prepare to deliver food relief supplies to north South Vietnam, in late 1964. Free shipping. in the Khe Sanh area This was the first significant contact with major VC units (1st Viet Cong Regiment). On 10 Apr, the 9th MAB arrived off of Saigon. From Manila Princeton joined the 7th Fleet in the Marianas The last UH-34D squadron, HMM-362, departed RVN on 21 Aug for FMFLant to be redesignated HMH-362 with H-53s. Operation Deckhouse II and support for Operation Hastings followed as Navy, Marine, and Army units again combined, this time to impede enemy infiltration from the DMZ. Following these, 263s most significant operation was Beau Charger which was the first official incursion by US Forces into the DMZ. Maj. John Van Nortwick, HMM-263 XO, tells of a poignant reward following a night medevac. MARINE B.L.T. The following day, bad luck dogged Operation ENDSWEEP as HMH-463s XO, Maj. Bill Smith, took his CH-53 submarine YH-11, to the bottom of Haiphong Harbor. Completing that mission successfully When Company A arrived at LZ Robin, a central position about midway along the peninsula, they established a defensive perimeter and prepared for Company B and D's arrival in the second wave. $2.50 + $1.00 shipping. The USS Princeton (NCC-59804) was a Federation starship, a Niagara-class fast cruiser in Starfleet service in the 24th century, named for Princeton University's location in New Jersey, on Earth. H-46 missions were restricted to emergency only. On 1 January, USMC personnel in the RVN totaled 76,616 men. This envelope, summarized as 35 knots airspeed, 35 feet AGL, ball way out, high gross weights, and downwind in many cases required very high power settings and caused unusual stress on airframes and flight control systems. Without hesitation, Cummings climbed out of his seat; got the wounded Marine strapped in; thenstraddled himself atop the starboard rocket pod facing backward, and gave Henry a thumbs up to launch. On 8 Jan, four CH-53As arrived in RVN, attached to MAG-16. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. The 9th MAB carried out an amphibious demonstration off of the DMZ on 9 Sep, which pulled major NVA units north from Quang Tri. USS Valley Forge (CV-45) was the final Essex-class aircraft carrier to enter service with the US Navy. Some of the 365s missions were evidence of the wide range of unusual and sometimes humorous events in the daily schedule of helo aircrews. Between 18 and 24 Aug, Operation Starlight was conducted on the Van Tuong Peninsula 15 miles south of Chu Lai by the 7th Marines and the SLF (HMM-163), and supported by MAG-16 (HMM-261, HMM-361 and VMO-2). LtCol Ledbetter was awarded the Navy Cross. Any questions?. Operation Harvest Moon was launched in the Phouc Valley west of Highway One between Da Nang and Chu Lai in December. MACV announced, in January, that all Marines would be withdrawn from RVN during the first half of 1964 as part of a plan to end direct US participation in the war. MAG-16 moved from Da Nang to the Marble Mountain Air Facility (MMAF) on 7 Aug. All MAG-16 aircraft were operating out of MMAF by the beginning of September. USS Princeton (LPH-5) operated on Ganh Rai Bay during April 1966 (see other category) USS Valley Forge (LPH-8) entered mouth of Hue River during December 1965 (see other category) . During December, a most unusual and heroic medevac took place. . USS Princeton, a 27,100-ton Ticonderoga class aircraft carrier built at Philadelphia Navy Yard, Pennsylvania, was commissioned in November 1945, a few months after the end of World War II. . During September and October The regimental commander used this for admin, resupply and recon. The USS Tripoli withdrew from SLF duties temporarily to ferry H-46s to Okinawa for structural modifications. "Deckhouse II" and support for "Hastings" followed as Navy Most on board were killed. In December Membership list. The USS Iwo Jima then moved off the coast of Phu Bai, where HMM-161 offloaded to Phu Bai to support the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. HMMs 362, 363, 164, 265, and 262 rotated through SLF B. She first appeared in Vietnam in 1962, and returned for combat deployments through the 1960s. Support of the First Reconnaissance Battalion was a continuing mission for the HMM-squadrons of MAG-16. In October 1964, Princeton exchanged WestPac training for the real thing as she returned to Vietnam and joined the Pacific Fleet's Ready Group in operations against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong (VC) forces. 132 KB. The flag of USS Princeton is now in Princeton University in the University Chapel. Eugene Mettler (KIA according to Carl Septien, but NOT on The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in DC) 1. becoming flagship of TF 77. Shows Princeton in WW2, Korea, Vietnam & Iraq. USS Princeton then joined Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) for . Then transferred to the Pacific Fleet, she arrived at San Diego, departing again on 3 July 1946 to carry the body of Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon back to Manila for burial. 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