[SAMWolf]

Vietnam Mariners Lack Veteran Status

U.S. Merchant Marine served on ships that brought supplies to Vietnam during "The War Without a Front." They brought mail, Hueys, ammunition, food, medical supplies, and more. They brought the troops in and brought home many of those named on the Vietnam Memorial, "The Wall."

These mariners were killed by mines, rockets, snipers, and explosions. Some are Missing in Action and presumed dead. They paid the Supreme Sacrifice while serving their country. They should be recognized as veterans. Their names belong on The Wall.

Click on the graphic to visit the Merchant Marine Org Site
This excellent site has plenty of information about the American Merchant Marine at War
U.S. Maritime Service,
Army Transport Service,
Military Sea Transportation Service,
and Military Sealift Command

[SAMWolf]

'[Mariners] have written one of its most brilliant chapters. They have delivered the goods when and where needed in every theater of operations and across every ocean in the biggest, the most difficult and dangerous job ever undertaken. As time goes on, there will be greater public understanding of our merchant's fleet record during this war [World War II].'

-- President Franklin D. Roosevelt

[Soaring Feather]

Good Morning SAM

This is great, I'll come back to read more later, can't focus yet!

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[The Real Deal]

These mariners were killed by mines, rockets, snipers, and explosions. Some are Missing in Action and presumed dead. They paid the Supreme Sacrifice while serving their country. They should be recognized as veterans. Their names belong on The Wall.

Hi Sam, just got home from work about an hour ago. I couldn't agree with this statement more. This Country needs to take care of ALL of those who have taken care of Her.

[Victoria Delsoul]

These mariners were killed by mines, rockets, snipers, and explosions. Some are Missing in Action and presumed dead. They paid the Supreme Sacrifice while serving their country. They should be recognized as veterans. Their names belong on The Wall.

May they rest in peace. Glad bless them.

Thanks so much for this thread, Sam.