LST

[Gary Nelson]

Did HAL-3 ever operate off the LST Westchester?

[Dan Arnes]

Dets 1 & 9 were on it at various times from 1969 to 1971.

Det 1 - 3 Apr '69 moved to Westchester Country (LST-1167) for Barrier Reef coastal interdiction
          2 Aug '70 Westchester County (LST-1167) relieves Washoe County (LST-1165)

Det 9 - 5 July '71 moved from YRBM-21 to USS Westchester County (LST-1167)
          29 Jul moved from Westchester County (LST-1167) to Windham County (LST-1170)

Dan

[Gary Nelson]

My friend says her brother was on it when it was attacked with an under water mine, you know anything about that?

[Dan Arnes]

Your friend might be interested in this,

Here's the story of the attack on 1 Nov 1968:
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USS Westchester County Attack 1 Nov 1968

You Tube Videos:
YouTube Part 1 of 4

YouTube Part 2 of 4

YouTube Part 3 of 4
(Frame 2:33 shows the PACV Hovercraft)
(Frame 9:24 shows the Mine Damage, beaching and repairs)
(Frame 12:00 shows Adm Zumwalt flying by in an unmarked Huey to look at damage.)

YouTube Part 4 of 4
(Frame 00:33 shows photo of the leader of the 4 man sapper team who carried out the attack.)
(Frame 00:49 shows Memorial Service Card with names.)


Westchester County Association Website
Check out the History tab and Photo Gallery. May have photo of her brother...

Dan

[Mike Dobson ROH]

I was on the "Westy" in the summer of '70  ,  Det 1 operated from her while staging from Seafloat at night ---  The Westy crew took great care of us --- a hard working gang -- and shakers and movers when we needed a hot turnaround ......    I think they were back again in the Fall as we were starting to settle down on Solid Anchor     I attended the Westy reunion in Reno in 06 ---- I believe they are still having regular reunions      Mike

[Gary Nelson]

Thanks guys.