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 October 2018
_________________________________
2018 Reunion
----------------------------------------------------
Effective Immediately
Big Jim and Larry are now retired from being officials of
IUWG-1 Veterans Organization.
Ray Labahn and Dan Anthony are now in charge.
Ray will assume the duties of President and Dan VP Membership.
Big Jim will continue to be in charge of the memorial LCPL and Larry will continue to maintain the website.
Contact Info: Ray Labahn ,
Email: iuwg1vets_pres@yahoo.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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
R.I.P.
(14 Aug 2018)
Willard Lee Fortune of Dalton, Georgia went home to our Lord.
Willard (Will) died from heart failure. He was 71 years old.
He had requested to his family, that in ieu of flowers, donations be sent to IUWG-1 Veterans Organization for maintenance and repairs to the memorial boat, and a memorial brick set at the boat in his honor.
He loved IUWG-1 Vets.
His family said he talked about IUWG-1 all the time.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
(21Jul18) From Big Jim:
I had a meeting (yesterday) with Rick Kaiser, Executive Director of the UDT/Seal Museum about the yearly adoption papers I/we sign each year for the past 8 years. The Museum has decided they don't want to do the paper work anymore, but everything will stay the same, the LCPL will remain a Memorial to our 13 KIAs. We weill still be responsible for the care and maintenance and upkeep in general, with the possibility of a Boy Scout Troop who would like to paint the boat, as they are doing now to the other boats. I said that would be fine. The Boy Scouts need to do things to get badges so they can work towards Eagle Scout, which is a great honor for them. I did inform Rick that the Memorial Boat is the pinnacle of our group. I presented him with a history of IUWG-1 from the beginning to now, with photos. Rick told me they were very happy with the boat and we are all in this together, preserving our history and the memories of our fallen brothers.
In Brotherhood, Jim Meehan, Pres. IUWG1 Vets
------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
________________
New signs for the Memoral boat
______________________
Walt Crandell Vietnam Photos
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AnujfbdkhDaOgbAiY2gkYOgXjUY8Yw
-------------------------------------------------------------------
From Big Jim (14 Mar 2018)
Don McGrogan sent me 50 Patches as a donation.
I will give one to each Lifetime Member if they send me $5 each for shipping and handling (limit 2), while they last.
Also, I will give one to any member who donates $50 to the Memorial Boat Maintenance Fund, FREE OF CHARGE.
Also, Don McGrogan has the original IUWG1 white shirts for sale for only $8 each.
Contact him at popularpatch.com, to see about sizes.
_______________________________________
Here is a link to a May 1970 IUWG-1 Newsletter
http://iuwg1.stabledoorveterans.com/
-----------------------------------------------------------
The 2018 reunion will be held at Nowhere Special Old West Town in Days Creek, Oregon. Dates: August 22-26, 2018.
Contact John Boling 541 825-3696 Email: johnboling1@gmail.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
____________________________________
Hello! Construction is underway on the new Missouri's National Veterans Memorial in Perrvyille, Missouri. The MNVM will be the site of America's Vietnam Wall- an engraved granite replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in Washington, D.C.
You are cordially invited to the March 25, 2018 "Mark of Remembrance" event being held at the MNVM. Perryville is located about 90 miles south of St Louis, MO on I-55.
Their website is under construction (as of 2/2/18), however, if you are planning to attend, or need more information, contact Ron Schneider. ronsue1991@hotmail.com
_____________________________________________
Note from Big Jim (26 Jan 2018)
There is a new shipment of 5” window decals.
The new machine gun is in.
I have two replacement Antenna’s and help.
There will be signs going on the boat asking people to keep off.
Weather permitting, the boat will be repaired next week.
Thank you to the men who donated to the memorial fund so this could be accomplished.
In Brotherhood, Big Jim
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
____________________________________________
VA study shows parasite from Vietnam may be killing vets.
https://www.newsday.com/amp/long-island/vietnam-vets-parasite-cancer-1.15105520
____________________________________________
Be sure to check the Guestbook!
(scroll down)
____________________________
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Anyone wanting to get this rear window sticker,
(photo below)
with Unit 1,2,3,4 or 5, please contact Big Jim.
James Meehan: bigslimjim@gmail.com
They are approx 5 inches.
Available for purchase. Price $10.00 (shipped)
(updated 01/14/17)
07/07/16
____________________________________