Archive for the ‘1960s’ Category

Records from the National Archives

February 3, 2015

Combat Naval Gunfire Support File (CONGA)

Records About Isbell’s Naval Gunfire Support During the Vietnam War, documenting the period 3/1966 – 1/1973. (Full, fielded search page is here.) Records are from the The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

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Includes DD 214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records, and/or Medical Records

1962-1964 Photos – Henry Watson

January 6, 2010

Click here for photos contributed by Henry Watson, 1962-1964.

Henry provides updates on these guys he served with:
Tim Kozack: tkozak@aol.com
David Sumstad: poppydave369@aol.com
Tom Beagley: tbeagley@msn.com
John Tankersley: twintam44@msn.com
W.D. Stockton: oldnavydd723@aol.com
Jim Young MM2 was killed in a car wreck after he got out
James Yaw MM1 passed away in ’95 or ’96

1962-1964 Photos – John Tankersley

January 6, 2010

Photos contributed by John Tankersley, 1962-1964.

Postal Items

January 6, 2010

Here are some postal items from the ship’s post office.

Contributed by Dan Davis

1962-1964 Photos – Steve Bilbo

November 20, 2009

Click here to see these great photos from Steve Bilbo (RM2, 1962-64).

1968-69 Cruise Book

September 8, 2009


1968-69 Cruise Book

Contributed by Ltjg Clark Hodges

1962-63 Cruise Book

September 7, 2009


1962-63 Cruise Book

Contributed by Steve Bilbo.