Destroyer Escorts and Destroyers need help
Paul Groos (RD1 then) USS Bradley DE 1041
Friends,
I was apart of the USS Bradley's DE 1041 fire control team 1966 Rung Sat Special Zone, again 1968 Corp II. I spoke many times with "Salted Flakes 26 Charlie" also spoke with abbreviated remarks to our skipper, in CIC. 26 Charlie indicated he was not "High Dog" but was not far from it. The Bradley's crew of 1966 and 1968 deployment have lost over 50% due to Cancer in various forms. We NEED HELP!
If "Salted Flakes 26 Charlie" PLEASE have him contact me, pgroos@dragonsquest.com, phone 936.894.2552, I have photo of Brown Water boat along side as well as Vietnamese patrol boats. I maybe able to get some names of those that came on board Bradley. Our CO that made those deployments is still alive at 93, a GREAT SKIPPER!
The other day by accident I met a person that used the call of "Salted Flakes 6 Charlie". He was very complimentary of NGFS (CONGA). I felt like WE ALL HAD DONE SOMETHING! Publish if you wish. I will NEVER EVER FORGET "OUR" treatment when we returned!
My Very Best,
Paul Groos