I served aboard the USS FOX in June of 1970 when it pulled into Danang and participated in rescuing servicemen and passengers from the Helicopter crash in Danang Harbor.
My reason for writing is simple. I am now disabled, due to the aggravation of traumatic brain injury. Since my retirement I suffered a heart attack.. A new law became effective on or about October, 2010. In short, the law provided that If anybody served at least on day in Vietnam and suffered heart attack, they are eligible for compensation. I am applying for compensation, given the extent of my heart ailment. and the eight stents that have been inserted in arteries around my heart. I need as much information about my former ships stay in Danang.
For example: Was the Fox moored in Danang, as opposed to being anchored? How long did the Fox spend in Danang? Did it take on fuel, or supplies while there? Might you know how I may find out where the ship was moored in Danang, The American Legion Officer handling my case wants me to provide him with as much information about the Fox sty in Danang. Any r information you can provide as to my ships brief stay in Danang would be extremely helpful.
I do know that on June 25 The Fox entered Danang for a senior staff briefing. During the meeting, while the captain's gig was in the water, a helicopter from VH-1E taking off from hospital ship Sanctuary, (AH-17) lost power and splashed in the harbor. BM# Ronal Wallace, coxswain, and EN3 David Lovenberg, boat engineer, responded to the emergency and sped to the crash site, skillfully rescuing the four crew members and passengers. BM# Wallace received the Navy Achievement Medal and EN# Lovenberg the Navy commendation medal for their heroic efforts.
Thank you,
John Corey,
