IUWG-1 Veterans Organization

This Web Site was created for all Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One Westpac Veterans

Our intent is to unify all members and have one central location where members can stay in touch with each other.

UPDATED: 21 Feb 2020

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2020 IUWG-1 Vets Reunion

Wednesday, August 26, 27,28, 29 and 30th.

More info coming soon.

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25 Feb 2020

From Big Jim:

Brothers,

Looking for donations to have a reflection bench made to be placed across from the Memorial Boat.

It will have the IUWG-1 Logo on it with the 13 KIA names inscribed on it. It will be maintenance free, made out of cement or marble.

If you know someone who does this type of work and would like to donate the bench, please have them call me. Or if someone wants to donate the bench, please call me. We will pay for the shipping. This has been approved by the Museum.

My phone number is: 772-349-5464. Or make checks out to me with a memo Memorial Bench.

This will be a welcome addition to our Memorial.

As of this date, the boat has been completely repainted and the rust removed. New flag and new solar lights will be installed to show off the boat teeth. Watch the web site for examples of benches.

In brotherhood, Jim Meehan Pres.

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All MIUWS 2020 Reunion

Will be held in San Diego-Holiday Inn-Bayside

March 6/7/8th 2020 (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Hospitality Room available entire time from noon Friday.

Friday: Meet & Greet poolside with cold cut & hors d'oeuvres/chips buffet & no host beverage. USS Midway ticket drawing (avail for use Sat or Sun). Saturday: opt San Diego harbor Brunch cruise - afternoon Coastal Riverine Group ONE (formally IUWG-1) arranged tour at Coronado Amphib boat display - evening dinner/short talks/memorials @ Harbor View room (Holiday Inn-Bayside) - Sunday: Farewell breakfast @ Harbor View room.

Holiday Inn-Bayside resv. 1-800-650-6660 & mention with the All MIUWS reuion group pkg.

Requesting All MIUWS newsletter or further details:

Hal Hollenbeck: hlhpilot@aol.com or

Don Reaser: don_reaser@yahoo.com

(Be sure to include: All MIUWS - in the Subject for email)

Need Holiday Inn-Bayside reservation ASAP - & - reunion Registration form ASAP

Also have a few Brunch cruise slots left (30-35)

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Be sure to check the Guestbook!

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12 Feb 2019

Jeff Warner and Jeff Beene

These are the men working on the memorial boat guiding the Boy Scouts in Painting the boat. Troop 249 Corel Springs Fl.

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Effective Immediately

Larry is now retired from being an official of

IUWG-1 Veterans Organization.

Big Jim and Dan Anthony are now in charge.

Big Jim was re-elected at the last reunion as President.

Big Jim has assumed the duties of President once again and Dan VP Membership.

Big Jim will continue to be in charge of the memorial LCPL and Larry will continue to maintain the website.

Email: Jim Meehan: bigslimjim@gmail.com

New membership request, dues and donations should be sent to:

Dan Anthony

5734 Drake Rd., Piqua, OH 45375, Email: taxmantroy@yahoo.com, 937-901-7982

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(13 January 2019) From Big Jim:

To all IUWG-1 Vets and related units:

Go to your Dr. or VA provider and ask to be checked for PSA levels, UTI infections, heart problems, nuropathy in hands, feet, arms and legs. These are all caused by Agent Orange. You may not think you have been exposed, but you were. It was in the water you drank and showers in, the dirt and dust you were covered with and the waters you patrolled in. We have many members that have come down with the above problemss. If you came to any of the reunions, you can talk to the men who have had these problems and have been treated. Do not think that you are just getting old. You have been exposed and need to be treated. Go online and find out about these Agent Orange related problems. You may be surprosed in what you find. You can caontact me at 772-287-4361 for more information.

In Brotherhood,

Big Jim Meehan

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Update from Big Jim: (18Jun18)

Repairs to the boat have been made, however weather, wind, sand and sun play havok on the boat. Donations are always welcome and needed for the upkeep.

I don't mind doing the work and/or geting someone to help me, but I need donations to make it all work. Funds are down in the maintenance fund.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

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New signs for the Memoral boat

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From Big Jim:

Work done on the patrol boat Super Bowl Sunday

Installed 2 Antenna’s replaces aft 50 Cal Machine Gun, repaired forward machine gun, cabled down both guns so they can’t be stolen or broken. ( I Hope). Installed two new solar lights, painted both guns and sounding area. Still have to install the new life rings and chip and paint in some areas and install new signs.

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VA study shows parasite from Vietnam may be killing vets.

https://www.newsday.com/amp/long-island/vietnam-vets-parasite-cancer-1.15105520

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Be sure to check the Guestbook!

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The dates for the Reunion will be

Brothers,
Looking for donations to have a reflection bench made to be placed across from the Memorial Boat.
It will have the IUWG-1 Logo on it with the 13 KIA names inscribed on it .It will be maintenance free ,
Made out of cement or marble.
If you know someone who dose this type of work and would like to donate the bench please have them Call me. Or if someone wants to donate the bench, please call me . We will pay for the shipping.
This has been approved by The Museum.
My number is
772 349 5464
Or make Checks out to me with a memo Memorial bench.
This will be an a welcome addition to our Memorial .
As of this date the boat has been completely re painted and the rust removed. New flag, and new solar lights will be installed to show off the boat teeth
Watch the web site for examples of benches
In Brotherhood

23 FEB 2015
From: bigslimjim@gmail.com

Patrol Boat At the Seal Museum
Updated 25 July 2017

The boat is finished. Thanks to all who donated.
However, the boat still needs up keep. This costs money. Anyone who wishes to make donations for the maintence of the patrol boat at the museum, feel free to do so. It is much appreciated.
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Ship Mates, and Sponsors of IUWG-1
As Most of you know We have a Memorial Patrol boat at the UDT-Seal Museum in FT.Pierce Fl. for the 13 men who gave their all (KIA) while serving in IUWG-1.
It is now time to to totally rebuild the boat so it will go without maintenance, except for touch ups for the next ten years.
We adopt the boat every year ,and agree to maintain it to the highest standards possible.
i have talked to the museum people and they have given us the permission to have it, Sand blasted, re-fiber glassed, and re-painted to look like new.
The boat now has a lot of work to be done if it is to last .
For 10 years we have been painting the boat and it looks like it is held together with the paint. BU, We just picked the boat with a crane and moved to a new location on the grounds. It held up fine.
I am collecting money to have an outside contractor to do the job. We are in the process of getting bids on the job .
I am asking all members to donate at least 20.00 dollars or more if you can to the fund to do this job.
We are all getting older every day. Our minds tell we can do it ourselves, BUT our bodies say No Way
This a major job. I am asking you all to please donate to this Memorial
The donations are" NOT" tax deductible
We do not have a tax number.
Please make all checks out to me;
Jim Meehan
3080 S.W.Shadow Ln.
Palm City .Fl .34990 -3252
My Home phone number is 772 287 4361
My Cell number is 772 349 5464
Write Patrol boat in the comments space
We can get this done if we ALL pull together.
I Keep very good records of who does donate and how much. I will keep your donation confidential if you request it . but you will be able to view the records at any time.if you ask.
If you know anyone who is not on this list please contact them .We need your help
I can just list your name
This memorial is for our brothers.
God Bless
In Brotherhood
Jim Meehan