Yup, actually about 3 months, while the rest of us served a full year. He got to An Thoi about the second week of Nov '68. I missed him by 2 1/2 weeks as I can best figure. I was there from late Oct '67 to late Oct '68 and trained on his boat (#94) or the #10 boat ....can't recall for sure. (must be getting old!)
I was in a support unit and not regular crew. (maintenance and repair) Trained and occasionally filled in as a backup boat engineer. Exciting times to say the least.
BTW, he doesn't attend Swift Boat Sailors' Reunions. He's not very highly regarded there, to say the least
Nam Vet
Thanks for serving! Welcome home.