MRFA & 9^th Infantry Division

"MOBILE MUSEUM"

The Mobile Riverine Force Association has been searching for a suitable location for our vision of a Mini-Museum for several years. We were unable to find a location that we felt would be acceptable and convenient for our members.

After much thought the Officers and Board Members have approved the purchase of a 48' Fifth Wheel Trailer to be used as our Mini-Museum and for much needed storage between reunions. The trailer will come equipped with interior lighting, generator, rear entrance ramp, side exit door and non-skid rubber flooring. We will later add shelving and display cases.

Member Richard Corrick has agreed to haul the trailer to all MRFA Reunions for the cost of fuel only. The Officers and Board Members feel that this is the perfect answer for our Mini-Museum and will also solve our much needed storage problem.

The outside will display the Mobile Riverine Force and 9^th Infantry Division insignia, the Vietnam Service Ribbon, and Mobile Riverine Force Association Mobile Museum. 

On one side of the trailer we will list the names and units of all U.S. Navy, 9^th Infantry Division and Supporting Unit personnel Killed in Action (KIA).  MRFA Member Ralph Fries has been volunteering his time to accurately complete this task for many years now.  We owe him a deep debt of gratitude for his efforts in honoring those who gave the "Ultimate Sacrifice"..!

Here's a "Sneak Preview": 

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The trailer, along with improvements, will cost between $15,000 and $20,000.

UPDATE:  Rich Corrick made the Mobile Museum available for viewing at the 2003 MRFA Reunion in Fort Mitchell, KY from August 27-31.  It goes without saying that reunion attendees were very impressed with the trailer and volunteerism that has taken place so far.  More donations are needed to complete the task.  If you haven't done so then here's how you can be a part of honoring our fallen Sailors and Soldiers:

Anyone wishing to make a donation to the Mobile Museum Fund (MMF) can do so by:

Sending a Check or Money Order made out to the "MRFA" To:

Charlie Ardinger, Treasurer
1857 County Road A-14
Decorah, IA 52101

Please indicate that your check is for the Mobile Museum Fund. Anyone donating $100.00 or More will be recognized in the "River Currents" Newsletter and will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the Association.

Roy Moseman, Vice President, MRFA

The Mobile Museum at the Veterans Day Parade in Raleigh, North Carolina

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