Jun 21, 20 received hostile fire from shore batteries on several occasions. Clg 5 uss oklahoma city embroidered hat navy pictures. Originally built as a cleveland class light cruiser and commissioned as cl 91, the oklahoma city was the first ship in the navy to bear the name. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss oklahoma city page.
Rim8 talos missile aboard uss oklahoma city clg5, circa in. This is a scarce original cruise book of the uss oklahoma city cg 5 cruise book from 1977 to 1978. There are very minor signs of rubbing on the corners and topbottom of the spine. Uss radford dd446 destroyer operated on ganh rai bay and saigon river during december 1967.
He served aboard the uss oklahoma, uss druid, uss paducah and the uss san francisco. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Photograph was received in august 1972 and was probably taken during naval gunfire support operations off vietnam earlier in that. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. Qm3 dave rice, gohan uss oklahoma city clg 5, june 1970 october 1973 currently a qmcs in the united states naval reserve, fargo, north dakota sharing an important part of my life with my oklahoma city clg 5 shipmates. Harbor tugs move uss oklahoma city clg 5 alongside uss providence clg 6 for change of seventh fleet flagship, 7 july 1964. Great book about one waves experiences during wwii. The uss oklahoma city clg5cg5 was a fleet flagship. B campbell, g haines, w louie, j rainford, m bryan, m burton, d mcclelland, s schaefer, j moore. Uss oklahoma city cl 91 clg 5 cg 5 tales of an asia sailor. Navy guided missile cruiser uss oklahoma city clg 5 firing its 152 mm guns during a gunfire support mission off vietnam, in 19651966. Discover how long you were exposed to asbestos on uss oklahoma city cl91 clg 5 cg 5.
Details about uss alamo lsd33 1966 westpac vietnam war cruise book. Uss oklahoma city clg5 ships history for 1975 cover. The late 1950s had uss oklahoma city undergoing a extensive conversion to a guided missile cruiser. Uss oklahoma city clg 5 ships history for 1975 cover letter missing.
The present commanding officer of uss oklahoma city clg 5 is captain jay stanley howell, u. Here you can download the uss oklahoma city cg 5 westpac cruise book 197778 as a high resolution. Ships temporarily on vietnam inland waterways vetshq. Tom navy gunners fired 19,556 rounds in february in support of missions that ranged from small besieged fronts to the amphibious operation double eagle and the u.
Currently a qmcs in the united states naval reserve, fargo, north dakota sharing an important part of my life with my oklahoma city clg5 shipmates. Received hostile fire from shore batteries on several occasions. Uss oklahoma city shipmates found to date 85 if you served aboard any of the ships named uss oklahoma city please enter your name and other information into the deck log database. Uss galveston clg3 vietnam war deployment cruise book. Uss oklahoma city clg 5 tied up at the deperming pier, san diego, california, 28 november 1960. Usn 1052221 uss oklahoma city clg 5 underway off long beach, california, 9 december 1960. Frank was a quartermaster 3rd class which allowed him to perform his duties on the bridge of each ship.
Uss oklahoma city clg 5 combat action near the dmz. On july 1, 1975, the ship was again reclassified cg 5. My ship, uss topeka clg 8 relieved uss oklahoma city clg 5, but isnt mentioned on your site. See more ideas about uss oklahoma, oklahoma city and navy ships. In company with the uss newport news cg148, uss providence clg 6 and destroyers uss hanson dd832, uss myles c. Usn 1172926 uss oklahoma city clg 5 is tugged from the bethlehem steel companys san francisco, california, shipyard to the hunters point naval shipyard, following her conversion to a guided missile cruiser, september 1960.
The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Usn shipsuss oklahoma city clg5 national archives photos. The uss oklahoma city was designed with a multipurpose gun battery capable of performing antiship, antishore and antiaircraft roles. Fox dd829 and uss buchannan ddg14, oklahoma city shelled the cat bai military airfield on the do son peninsula at the mouth of haiphong harbor, north vietnam. Uss indiana, navy coast guard, uss texas, us navy ships, go navy, man of war, naval history, united. Media in category uss oklahoma city clg 5 the following 59 files are in this category, out of 59 total. Uss oklahoma city cg5 in the late 1970s us navy ships.
Each destroyer carries a crew of 339, and most are capable of firing tomahawk cruise missiles. The uss oklahoma city clg5, a galveston class guided missile cruiser, was commissioned on 22 dec 1944 as cl91. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Oklahoma city clg5 196162, 1962, 196465, 196566, 196870, 197172. Oklahoma city began a series of western pacific deployment, first at peace, then at war, supporting the effort in vietnam. Uss oklahoma city clg 5, 197172 by oklahoma city ship. Uss oklahoma city clg5 light guided missile cruiser docked in saigon during 2124 july 1964 uss providence clg6 operated on saigon river 3 days during january 1964 and on cua viet river during august 1972 uss radford dd446 destroyer operated on ganh rai bay and saigon river during december 1967. She was the first us navy ship to be named for oklahoma city, oklahoma. Uss oklahoma city clg 5 1965 1966 western pacific cruise book vietnam war navy. Oklahoma city then spent twenty years in the naval inactive ship maintenance facility in suisun bay, ca, until sunk in a fleet exercise off of guam in march 1999. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. In june 1965, oklahoma city began gunfire support missions off vietnam. Uss oklahoma city cl 91 clg 5 cg 5 tales of an asia. Uss oklahoma city clg 5 combat action near the dmz, vietnam.
Click on the link next to the thumbnail to get the full size page. Rim8 talos missile aboard uss oklahoma city clg5, circa. Gohans oklahoma city clg5 collection qm3 dave rice, gohan uss oklahoma city clg5, june 1970 october 1973 currently a qmcs in the united states naval reserve, fargo, north dakota. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss oklahoma city cruise book during world war ii. Up north of the dmz was a task group made up of the uss sterrett dlg31, the uss lloyd thomas dd764, the 7 th fleet flagship uss oklahoma city clg 5 and the uss higbee dd806. Learn more about how and where you were exposed to asbestos and find shipmates. Six were selected to be converted to guided missile launching platforms to provide antiaircraft protection for the fleet. Looking for the ideal uss oklahoma city clg 5 gifts. Oct 29, 2018 i have been working on a 3d cad model of the uss oklahoma city clg 5 as configured in 1971 since 2004. If any of you dont know there is an excellent web site dedicated to the oklahoma city, with easy ways to find former shipmates and information about the oklahoma city association and annual reunions. The talos missile system was the reason that the uss oklahoma city clg 5 existed. Oklahoma city is under the administrative control of. Sponsored links cruise books uss oklahoma city clg5 our 25th year.
Uss oklahoma city clg5 1971 3d cad model cad and 3d. Classic style 5 panel custom us navy cruiser clg 5 uss oklahoma city embroidered hat. Navy photograph, from the collections of the naval history and heritage command. When the level of hostilities increased, she began to spend more and more time in the south china sea and eventually. Charles jones i was there charlie jones ediv went on board dec.
Uss oklahoma city cl91clg5cg5 was one of 27 united states navy clevelandclass. Reprinted from the uss oklahoma city clg 5 19711972 cruise book. The required evidence can come from an official ship history, deck logs, cruise books, captains letters, or similar documents. Which navy shipsunits are agent orange eligible 1st lt.
Is tugged from the bethlehem steel companys san francisco, california, shipyard to the hunters point naval shipyard, following her conversion to a guided missile cruiser, september 1960. Uss oklahoma city clg 5 light guided missile cruiser docked in saigon during 21. Uss oklahoma city clg 5 light guided missile cruiser sent small boats ashore while anchored in da nang harbor during september 1966 and januaryfebruary 1970 and sent ships softball team ashore during july 1969 uss orleck dd886 operated on mekong river delta during july 1969. Uss oklahoma city served her country, as clg 5 for 19 years, 3 months and 8 days, until decommissioned on 15 dec 1979.
She was recommissioned as clg5 on 7 september 1960. Seventh fleet arrives at saigon, republic of vietnam, for a threeday goodwill tour, with vice. Check out our uss oklahoma city clg 5 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Uss oklahoma city cl91 clg 5 cg 5 was one of 27 united states navy clevelandclass light cruisers completed during or shortly after world war ii, and one of six to be converted to guided missile cruisers. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Last torpedo artist proof tom freeman uss oklahoma, pearl harbor dec 7, 1941. The ship was built during world war two, one of 27 cleveland class light cruisers. Sponsored links cruise books uss oklahoma city clg 5 our 25th year. Qm3 dave rice, gohan uss oklahoma city clg5, june 1970 october 1973 currently a qmcs in the united states naval reserve, fargo, north dakota sharing an important part of my life with my oklahoma city clg 5 shipmates.
Oklahoma city was the last clevelandclass cruiser in service and had the longest service. After that it is out of my hands and i cannot be held responsible. Uss alamo lsd33 1966 westpac vietnam war cruise book ebay. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. These fast warships help safeguard larger ships in a fleet. Uss oklahoma city in the late uss oklahoma, navy coast guard, heavy cruiser. I was 7th flt flg alw from july 69 to oct 70, cyn3 in the cr div. Uss oklahoma city clg 5 light guided missile cruiser sent small boats ashore while anchored in da nang harbor during september 1966 and januaryfebruary 1970 and sent ships softball team ashore during july 1969 see other category. Qm3 dave rice, gohan uss oklahoma city clg 5, june 1970 october 1973 currently a qmcs in the united states navy reserve, fargo, north dakota sharing an important part of my life with my oklahoma city clg 5 shipmates. I had to fly out of clark afb, philippines that afternoon. Photos and materials used in laurascollectibleslasvegas are for my own personal use and require a written consent to be reused.
He assumed command of the oklahoma city on 29 september 1969, relieving captain wayne douglas surface, u. I will try to describe the steps i followed to make a very accurate 1. Extensively converted to a light guided missile cruiser from 195760, oklahoma city was recommissioned as clg 5. For an additional small charge, our hats can be personalized with two lines of custom text if desired, such as with a veterans name and rate and rank, and years of service. A ship can be listed in more than one category, based on its activities. Ships history a history of the uss oklahoma city cl91clg5cg5. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation.
I have been working on a 3d cad model of the uss oklahoma city clg 5 as configured in 1971 since 2004. Uss oklahoma city cl 91 clg 5 cg 5 stolen from charles knowlton naval gunfire support the uss oklahoma city was designed with a multipurpose gun battery capable of performing antiship, antishore and antiaircraft roles. Oklahoma city clg 5 196162, 1962, 196465, 196566, 196870, 197172. The ships executive officer is captain john farwell danis, u. The uss sterrett was credited with downing a mig and a styx missile in the dong hoi battle. Uss oklahoma city clg 5 westpac cruise book 196162. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Us navy ships, go navy, man of war, naval history, united. Uss oklahoma city cl91 was a cleveland class light cruiser that saw three months of active service in the pacific during the second world war and that went on to be converted into a guided missile cruiser and serve in that role for nearly twenty years. Uss oklahoma city clg 5 light guided missile cruiser docked in saigon during 2124 july 1964 uss providence clg 6 operated on saigon river 3 days during january 1964 and on cua viet river during august 1972. Uss oklahoma city clg5 light guided missile cruiser sent small boats ashore while anchored in da nang harbor during september 1966 and januaryfebruary 1970 and sent ships softball team ashore during july 1969 uss orleck dd886 operated on mekong river delta during july 1969.
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