I always wondered why he beached his boat. In point of fact, now I find that that was procedure, he was part of a three boat mission, and that the other Swifties maintain that infantry from another boat dismounted and engaged the enemy. Holy Dogf*%k, private! I see what's going on. His crewmen knew what happened and are covering for him. The other officers of CoastDiv 11, however, saw with their own eyes, as well, and won't or can't keep silent.
The "AWOL" meme that Kerry pushed must have rankled a few of the Swifties.
Be Seeing You,
Chris