Getting Ready for War

Comments: I was in the Army and in Camp Carrol in 1967/8. When the Pueblo was captured they poored at least a couple of companies of infantry into the area. I was an squad automatic rifleman and mine detector operator. We searched the hills for infiltrators with Korean and American SF. 7.62 ammo is heavy and I think I lost maybe 10 lbs. The S. Korean reserves were mobilized and we were sure the N. Koreans would be over the DMZ any minute. They seemd to be setting up Camp Carrol as a fall back postion...a leg in the old Pusan perimiter. When I rotated out in February 1968 I took the train to Soul. There were only two of us in the passanger car. We have SF troops at the end of the car. We stopped at each railway bridge while they jumped down and checked for explosives. The day I was suppose to fly out of Kimpo, the N. koreans flew a mig at one of the plans heading out. They cancelled all flight for an hour, then boarded my plane. My plane was escoted by four F100 (?) fighters. Bless the air force...because we were all sure that we would be shot down. Our jets were everywhere in the sky and it was beautiful. I think we were bait but we made it.

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MILITARY HISTORY magazine article

Comments: The March 2010 issue of MILITARY HISTORY contains a cover article entitled, "Why Dis North Korea Seize the Pueblo?" It is written by Michael Lerner, who previously wrote the book, "The Pueblo Incident: A Spy Ship and the Failure of American Foreign Policy." It is an interesting read, and provides details of the mission of the USS Pueblo off the coast of North Korea.

Keywords: USS Pueblo, North Korea, MILITARY HISTORY, Michael Lerner

okinawa, 7 aerial port sq, naha

Comments: hi guys,,,you all talk about leaving okinawa for korea for support of the pueblo crisis. guess what, we from the 7th aps, naha. loaded all the planes that went from there to korea...i remember moving the unit of f-102 to osan, than i went to osan and moved them to suwon. could never fig. it out, but we moved the f-102 from osan to suwon, so the f-102 from clark could move into osan...thanks for you service...jim

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Communications with the Pueblo

Comments: I was a cryptographic technician stationed at Camp Red Cloud during the Pueblo Incident. When I came on duty for the night shift, the communications center was astir with concern about the messages we were receiving from the Pueblo. The Pueblo's signals were linked through several communication vans about SK, but there was one outside the backdoor of our center. Their messages were encrypted, but having access, I began reading them. Someone was typing directly to us aboard the Pueblo. The message said that the North Koreans had boarded the vessel and had shot someone on deck. The person typing was considering the destruction, by thermite grenades, of all the crypto gear and key lists aboard the Pueblo. We don't know if he carried it out, because that was our last communication. Later, we were asked to find the Pueblo's location, which was determined by the strength of their radio signals (no GPS). By our calculations it was close to the twenty mile limit, but no less. Yet the fact remained that the Pueblo was out there with a secret mission, and was not to be captured. Its capture would compromise much of our security equipment, which it did. Hours passed, and in middle of the night we began receiving Red Rocket messages from the White House. Many of these messages were being designated to bases throughout South Korea, placing the country on alert. Others were Top Secret, and I was the only one on duty with a Top Secret clearance that night. When I prepared our equipment for Top Secret, I began reading the messages, which were being sent to the Nike Missle bases. President Johnson was ready to fire, and a list of the targets were given, with some other orders concerning warheads. I had no idea about what those messages were actually saying, but my fears during the midst of all this, was that we were on the brink of a nuclear war. Yet it was clearly evident that the President was serious and was not going to play around with NK. Then to confuse matters even more, NK jumped the border with approximately 100 infiltrators, which created havoc for a week or so. Some of these infiltrators actually made it to Seoul and marched down the streets toward the Presidential Palace. They were captured or killed...I don't remember. Afterwards I was sent in a communications van to a ROK division somewhere near the DMZ, where it was about zero degrees. The rest is history.

Keywords: Communications with the Pueblo

802 eab out of k-6

Comments: mar68 to mar69 was my time, we had patrols out looking for joe. one soldier was shot at c battery 4th and 44th during that summer. during the time of the bob hope show 68 we were pulling bridge duty. just don't remember which bridge! they were all cold. to cold to dig or build but we could still watch.

Keywords: 802nd, camp humphreys, c/4th/44th

Pueblo site

Comments: Go to www.usspueblo.org Commander Bucher died Jan 2004 and is buried at Ft Rosecrans in San Diego. Lots of kind words here. I wrote the CNO asking when Commander Bucher will be completely vindicated like Captain McVay-USS Indianapolis- finally was. He and all of us did our best with what the Navy gave us!

Keywords: Pueblo Capture and information

Korea 1968-1969

Comments: Looking for other Army veterans that served over there during this same time, fall of 68 to fall 69. Anyone with information for the same unit would be great. Need to have proof I served at the DMZ as I was never there long enough to get combat pay, or CIB

Keywords: 2nd Infantry Division, 21st Tcac, 8th Army Division, Korea during Pubelo incident

Pueblo Incident

Comments: LIke other commentors, I was stationed on Okinawa at the time of the Pueblo Incident. Two or three days after the incident, a large portion of our Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron were assembled in a hanger on Naha Air Force Base and spent the day waiting as members of other detachements, on other islands in the Ryuku chain arrived. Around 10:00 P.M., a C-141 landed. The pilot came into the hanger and said, "I'm the driver of this C-141, where we going?" He said he had come from San Antonio. Soon afterwards, we all loaded on the C-141, took off, and landed at Suwon A.F.B. around 2:00 A.M.. We waited around in the freezing cold until a bus picked us up and drove us to Osan A.F.B., where we unloaded and slept on cots in a gym. The next day, one of our officers came with assignments. Myself, another Lt. and an airmen went by S-55 helicopter to Yong Mun Son GCI site. We controlled F-102 interceptors, other flights, and trained ROKAF controllers until returning to Okinawa.

Few people note, that the Pueblo Incident took place at the same time as the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. To many of us, it seemed apparent that there was collusion to stretch U.S. forces.

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Security Police Sent to Suwon from Okinawa

Comments: I was sent from Okinawa on Jan 31, 1968 to Suwon in support of the F102's stationed at Naha. When we left Naha it was arounf 70 and when we arrived in Korea it was 13. We lived in ten man tents until we left the end of February.

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e-mail address

Comments: Does anyone have lt. commander steve harris e-mail address . thank you bruce tetrault

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My Memories - 'Remember The Pueblo'

Comments: I arrived at 3rd BDE, 2nd ID, Camp Young along the DMZ in January '68. I remember the JSA 3/4 ton truck ambush; the mess hall massacre and the Korean civilian workers truck that overturned along the 'zone'. Mostly, I remember the Pueblo and Commander Bucher! I was on Freedom Bridge the day the Pueblo crew walked back from captivity, to freedom. I was honored to have Commander Bucher come up to me and shake my hand. He said to me: 'you are the first friendly face' he had seen in almost a year. Later, I ran into Commander Bucher at DLI, in Monterey. We went to lunch and discovered we both were from southern California. Years later I reconnected with Commander Bucher and he gave me an autographed copy of his book. He told me I was 'mentioned' in his book and we remained friends up to his death. This memory has remained a significant influence all my life and I will never forget to 'Remember The Pueblo'! God Bless You All...

Keywords: HQ 3rd BDE, 2ID, S2, Camp Young

CO B 2ND 31ST ID R O K

Comments: MR GRACE YOU WAS NOT PATROL LEADER SGT PARPART WAS THE PATROL LEADER PFC ROBERT BISBEE WAS KIA THAT DAY THANK YOU FOR STORY

Keywords: CO B 2ND BN 31ST INF R O K 1967--1968 SGT PARPART PFC ROBERT BISBEE

Pueblo Bible

Comments: Regarding some prior postings seeking information about the "Pueblo Bible." It is mentioned in Lt. Commander Stephen R. Harris' book entitled, MY ANCHOR HELD. The Pueblo crew's religious materials, including bibles, were confiscated by the North Koreans upon their capture; and the crew was not permitted to have any religious materials during their imprisonment. Lt. Harris and other crew members wrote scriptures from memory onto pieces of paper and secretly shared them among the crew. These pieces of papers became known as the "Pueblo Bible." It is unclear where the crew was able to bring these "Pueblo Bible" papers with them upon their release at Panmunjom.

Keywords: USS Pueblo, Pueblo Bible

Pueblo Incident

Comments: I was 17 years old, just graduated from Medics School. I arrived in Korea 28FEB68 and was sent to @nd DIV. 1stBat. 9th Inf. The Pueblo crew was captoured about 1 month before. It was insne over there and no one home know waht was going on. Our base camp was at the gate that lead to Freedom Village. I will never forget the day the crew came home. They were skin and bones, blsck and blue but grining ear to ear. They came to our camp, was feed and showered then choptored to Seoule. I when I first got in country, I wound out that no one was let to leave country, even guys due to ETS. The thing that hit me hardest was the no one back home knew what was going on. My best friend was the medic in the other squad in the recon platoon was the first preson to come home with the Silver Medel. Later that year they made it a combat zone. It was insane over there.

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USS Pueblo

Comments: I have tried for years to find a copy of this, noluck so far. Can you help? I am a retired USAF officer who was in Korea but not at the of USS Pueblo incident.

Keywords: Iam interested in getting a copy of the photo of some the crew of the USS Pueblo giving the Hawaiian Good Luck sign. The erect finger, etc

I was the photographer

Comments: Very nearly no one knows I was the backseat on an F4 out of Misawa AB that took the low-pass photographs of the Pueblo being towed... the Navy didn't shoot theirs until the late evening of 24 January.... At the time I didn't know exactly where I was flying to and only that the mission would mean the chance to land on the USS Enterprise... I was young and felt like this is what I signed up for... foolish... but at the time very exciting. Sad for the men and families of the Pueblo.

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MP

Comments: Looking for MP that escorted me from helicopter to ASCOM 121st Hospital after I crossed the DMZ. Picture shows number 720 on side of his helmet.

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Okinawa TDY

Comments: I was sent to Suwon AFB from Naha Okinawa a few days after the capture. I was in the field maintenance sqadron working on the F-102 deta dart. We arrived in the night and were picked up on a flat bed truck and taken to some tents. I spent many months there and saw the Bon Hope show when it came to Osan AFB. Very cold in the winter and huge mosqitoes in the summer !

Keywords: F-102 Okinawa

Continuing Support for entire crew

Comments: Having been in the Regular Navy during the Korean War and knowing how desolate the country looks from the sea during shore bombardment, I can well appreciate the suffering and heroism of the Pueblo's officers & crew during the period of confinement in 1968. I read Lt. Edward R. Murphy's book, "SECOND IN COMMAND" and it gave me a great deal of sadness reading of their torture and beatings, as well as anger at the stupidity and clumliness of our governments efforts to free them. If any one should have been censured or demoted in rank, it should have been the Admirals who sent the ship out to North Korea without adequate escort or protection. I still try to get newspapers to do a human interest stories about the Pueblo and its crew, but its "old news" and not worth the effort. BUT I SAY , GOD BLESS YOU MEN AND OFFICERS OF THE PUEBLO, I SALUTE YOU ALWAYS FOR YOUR DUTY AND PATRIOTISM.

Keywords: United Nations Forces off East & West Coast of Korea 1952 and 1954

Pueblo

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...fleet flash network:7thFleet Flagship Commander Seventh Fleet

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Participation of USS Ranger

Comments: I am an attorney who specializes in VA disability law. I am assisting a Navy veteran who served on the USS Ranger (aircraft carrier). I am looking for information which reflects the Ranger's response to the seizing of the USS Pueblo and it's proximity in the months there after. Any information you can provide would be extremely helpful. Very nice site I might add.

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USS Pueblo AND Bonesteel

Comments: Working on a book on the "Cold War." I was in Korea 1967-69, I remember the Blue House raid, and how things buttoned up afterwards. It was a cold night, and flareships over Seoul. Lots more after that. I met General Bonesteel as well as General Mike Michaelis. A major challenge at the time was keeping the South Koreans from launching a war in response to North Korean provocations. I am looking for insights, leads, and documentation on decisions just after the Blue House raid and USS Pueblo capture. The excuse of "no conventionally armed aircraft available" has always sounded like crap, you always have conventionally armed aircraft. Please e-mail me if you have knowledge of these events and can shed light on the decisions at UNC/USFK/EUSAK during that time.

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Surgical Air Strike???

Comments: I have read an expert account that the intelligence the North Koreans gained by the capture of the USS Pueblo seriously depleted the upper hand we had. With a signficant Air Force presence in not only South Korea but also within the entire Pacific Rim, coupled with the Air Superiority we undoubtebly would have displayed versus the North Korean Air Force, could a surgical air strike on the USS Pueblo during North Korean captivity (after US personnel was evacuated, of course)have been feasible? Although high risk, that option certainly would have been cost effective and would have helped preserve national security much better during the years immdediately after. If any pilot could have carried out the deed, it would have been a US pilot. This option also would have prevented the USS Pueblo's capture fueling the North Korean propaganda machine, not to mention the insult we should feel by the vessel now serving as a North Korean tourist attraction. I would love to hear comments from Military personnel on this.

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JSA '67-'69/Escorted CMD Bucher

Comments: By the Army Veteran's Wife: My husband does not use the computer and is reserve regarding his military years. Today, being Memorial Day weekend we had a most intersting conversation regarding his deployment to Korea (1967-1969)the Vietnam Era and the historical Pueblo Incident. My husband was 18 when he went to Korea and 21 when he returned. Just a few weeks before he was to come home the North Koreans reached an agreement to release the Pueblo Crew. My husband, working in escort, on that cold day of release, was sent to the waiting area just on the south side of the "Bridege of No Return". After CMD Bucher crossed the bridge to the south and freedom, he was taken to the area where the escort service was waiting. CMD Bucher was placed in the car my husband was driving, accompanied by 2 officers and was driven by my husband to a safe and secure location. Even though it does not get the reconigition it should, I am so proud of the Army and especially my husband for being a part of this great historical event. God Bless the Pueblo Crew and their Commander and our Men who brought them home. Maybe someday the Pueblo Crew will get the reconigition they deserve. Anyone else out there who may have shared this historical event or was in Korea '67-'69 feel free to contact me, because I really want to know more.

A Proud Soldier's Wife

P.S. My husband is 55 now, how time has passed.

Keywords: Served with JSA-MP/Escort w/United Nations Command, Military Support Group under SGT Bullock, Operations Officer

Wounded Korean Vet

Comments: My life wsa saved by the Pueblo capture. I was to be sent to Viet Nam but was redirected to Korea to help reinforce. I was an instant NCO from Ft. Benning, ranger school infantry. I lead the last MDL patrol at that time for Co b, 2nd/31Bn Aaril 18, 1968. Lead a Hunter/Killer patrol into DMZ on Sunday, April 21. We were attacted at MDL marker 241, I believe. I had one killed and two wounded during the fight. Our entire company ended up on line. Estimate NK dead at 15. I lived with a purple heart, but do belive that I would not have lived if I had been sent to Viet Nam. The man who was killed, took the bullets meant for me and I did not even know his name. I was in country 8 days at the time.

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Remembering the Pueblo

Comments: I was assigned to the 12th Special Ops Sq when the Pueblo was captured. I was a Combat Controller at the time. We set up two com/relay stations for use by special forces (SEAL Team/RO-2) and (CIA/Pouch-CObra). Stayed in place for five months.

Keywords: Pueblo Incident

Thanks Gentlemen

Comments: I am doing a report on the USS Pueblo for my high school US History class. I have become intrigued by the story of the Pueblo and the Liberty. I will never know what those men experienced in those long 11 months. I believe these men should be honored as true heroes, along with the crew of the Liberty.

God Bless the USA and the crew of the Pueblo

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School Project

Comments: I think that the Pueblo Incident was interesting. I'm doing a report at school about the pueblo incident.

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Shipmate salutes Shipmates

Comments: Having read up on the USS Pueblo and being nauseated at the thought that my country abandoned these people, I would like to salute the crew of the USS Pueblo. I'd also like to say it's high time we got the Pueblo back.

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i remember A Co 2nd Bn 38IR 67-68

Comments: i was a scout on the dmz in 1967 and 1968 i was in korea when the uss pueblo was captured we were paid combat pay when we were on the dmz 1967 1968, david d setliff

Keywords: op dork and op maze on the 38th parraell korea

I won't forget that night

Comments: Living in Hawaii and just found this site. I haven't had a real good opportunity to think back on the seizure of the Pueblo and how it affected me. I had 14 days left and I wasn't supposed to go on patrol again. I was doing what we were all doing "clearing"....walking around with a clipboard, looking important with a blank piece of paper that meant nothing. Then I heard about the Pueblo and I was scared that I would be extended and the whole place would blow up and I was only 14 days from going home. Just a month earlier we had had a friendly fire incident where a PFC was shot in the head in a hole next to me, so I was ready to get the hell out of Korea. I've always felt that the officers and crew of the Pueblo were treated like dog doodoo by both the North Koreans and the American gov't. This is a great opportunity for the crew and officers of the Pueblo, if they are reading these to hear me loud and clear....I salute you!! Aloha

Keywords: 1967-1968 Imjin Scout Pamcoji??? Korea

REMEMBERING THE PUEBLO

Comments: I WAS IN THE NAVY ABOARD SHIP HOMEPORTED IN SAN DIEGO. THE PUEBLO HAD BEEN TIED UP ACORSS THE PIER FROM US. WHEN SHE WAS SEIZED WE ABOARD SHIP WERE GETTING READY TO GET UNDER WAY AND GET HER BACK. WE NEVER GOT THAT CALL.DESTROYER SQAUD.5 AND THE SEVENTH FLEET IN GENERAL WERE ANGRY WITH THE LACK OF RESPONSE AT THE TIME.........THE OFFICERS AND CREW WERE HEROS. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY. GOD BLESS THE USA AND THE CREW OF THE PUEBLO.

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Dissent

Comments: If the pueblo had pointed to sea went full speed and opened all sea cocks, would it still be in Wonsan Harbor?

I was in the infantry, where we did not have the option of quiting to keep from getting killed.

They should have followed the incompetence up as far as it went.

Don't give up the ship - unless it gets uncomfortable?

Keywords: Naktong Perimeter to Kunu Ri to May Massacre

USAF Support from Okinawa

Comments: I was in the USAF Security Police stationed at Naha Air Base in Okinawa from 1967-69 and was sent on tdy just after the Pueblo was captured. We sent our F102's, maintenence crews and security. We returned to Okinawa the end of February but I understand that squadrons like the one from Clark Air Base were reassigned; permanently. I am wondering if anyone was with the Security Police group that went to Korea, from Okinawa, and remembers that on our return to Okinawa being sent to the upper part of the island to form what was referred to as the 1st Quick Reaction Mobility Force? I still have my patch from the dedication.

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Names of Subchaser and Camp Commanders

Comments: Hi, Folks. I was looking at the official Pueblo site, reading the articles, and I notice that the narration lacks the name of the Subchaser Commander, the Wonsan Port Commander, the POW Camp Commander and any other NK personnel, especially those of signficance. While I had read the book years ago, trying to find the book would take more time----I thouhgt---- than finding the data on line. I need the data before Dec 28, 2001. Thanks. Larry Toomey

Keywords: Subchaser and Camp Commanders, other NK Personnel?

pueblo bible

Comments: i am interested in something i heard about called the pueblo bible. if any one has info about this i would like to use it during a lesson i am thinking of presenting to my sunday school class. please contact me via email, phone, or mail. i thank you in advance for any assitance.

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pueblo

Comments: was at 121st evac. when crew arrived by chopper. have picture i took even though no cameras were allowed. includes men carrying coffin(hodges?)

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What did the CTs and CTIs do aboard Pueblo??

Comments: I'm fresh out of RTC and in my A School. I pretty have all my requirements finished. My LPOs want me to give a presentation on the USS Pueblo. I already had a 4 page presentation done, but they want to know just exactly what the CTs did aboard Pueblo and what kind of secret documents they were working on. IF ANYONE KNOWS THIS INFO PLS TELL ME! Thank you very much!

SA BRADY

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JSA 1967-1968

Comments: Some interesting comments. Only one name I recognize as actually being there at the time, & an accurate description at that. Despite the controversy I'm glad the Pueblo incident is still not a dead issue. All else aside, the crew of the Pueblo suffered far to much for far to long & they should be recognized for that if nothing else.

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Camp Red Cloud

Comments: Any one who was assigniged te camp red cloud between 1993-1994 Especially from the 304th please contact me.

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K-16 (1959-60) contacts

Comments: Currently, working on my memoirs of the 1959-60 era at K-16 at Sinkildong, Yongdongpo-Gu. Individuals interested in an inclusion of my memoirs please contact me. thanks.

Keywords: Would like to contact members of the 6146th AF Advisory Group and Detachments.

USS PUEBLO Seizure

Comments: I was an ETR2 (E-5) Electronics Technician serving aboard USS OZBOURN (DD-846) in the South China Sea during 1967--1968. The OZBOURN was the Flagship for DESDIV-92 (Destroyer Division-92) in the 7th Fleet during the Vietnam conflict.

During EARLY January-1968 the OZBOURN and the PUEBLO were in the same Drydock facility together, for repairs, at Naval Base, Yokosuka, Japan.

After repairs were completed and the water was pumped back into the Drydock, the PUEBLO backed out and headed towards the Sea of Japan and their inevitable meeting with North Korea.

OZBOURN left the Drydock a couple of days later and headed to Okinawa for refueling, late at night! While in Okinawa the OZBOURN received a high priority message from 7th Fleet commanders advising that the PUEBLO had been seized by the North Koreans..

Our Captain, CDR John Denham, who had been to WONSAN HARBOR during the Korean War, inquired into the possibility of attempting a RESCUE MISSION. Permission was granted. Hence, the start of Operation Formation Star.

OZBOURN was chosen as the primary Recovery Vessel. I know--I was onboard. It was very scary! What with China, North Korea, Russia, North Vietnam, and the United States all so close to each other in that Region, the prospects for World War III were very real. For the people, including certain book writers, who continually say that the United States did NOT attempt a Rescue Mission-- I say they are DEAD WRONG and do NOT know what they are talking about. I was!! And it was damn COLD up there as well. We were on Station 44-Days.

The idea was, believe it or not, to STEAM the Pueblo out of Wonsan Harbor if there was TIME; if there was not time OR the Pueblo was not steamed up, then the OZBOURN was to attempt a TOW of the Vessel using large manilla lines and hawsers (sic).

These were laid out around OZBOURN's deck in readiness.. At least TWO members from different departments were to be members of a "Boarding Party", which included BLACK FACE, gun, knife or whatever; even though no one had any formal SEALS training! So, in other words, Two BM's, Two GM's, Two FT's, and so forth! I personally always thought that if the OZBOURN had made it into WONSAN Harbor, we might have NEVER made it out. We even had some Russian Subs around us to more or less say: 'BACK OFF'-- Unfortunately, in a way, WE DID just that, and the poor PUEBLO crew was kept prisoner for some eleven months! I will NEVER forget the Pueblo incident and how I was part of Operation Formation Star, under the OZBOURN's absolutely teriffic Captain, CDR. John Denham !! Evidently, the White House and Defense Department had second thoughts and cancelled the Operation. There is more to this story I have told. I just get very tired hearing about the people who say the U.S. NEVER tried to do ANYTHING about USS PUEBLO. That's all I have time for now.

Thank you all for your attention and your efforts in keeping U.S. Naval history alive. For more info on my story, READ Captain John Denham's lengthy report starting on the FRONT PAGE of the APRIL (or May) issue of the newspaper from "Tin Can Sailor's " organization. It will knock your socks off, believe me!

Cheers to all of my fellow Vietnam-era Military Veterans and others as well!!

yours very truly, KEN SHATTOCK ETR2 OE-Division USS OZBOURN (DD-846) 1967--1968 Team Member: Operation Formation Star USS PUEBLO Incident--January, 1968.

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USS Pueblo Sources

Comments: Three sources about the Pueblo you might try are:

The Charles H. Bonesteel Oral History Interview in the Army Military History Institute at Carlisle Barracks, PA. General Bonesteel was the Commander-in-Chief of the US-led United Nations Command during the crisis. You can go the the Institute web page at:

http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/

James P. Finley, "The US Military Experience in Korea 1871-1982." 1983

United States Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. "Inquiry into the USS Pueblo and EC-121 Plane Incidents." 91st Congress, 1st Session, Washington, DC, 28 April 1969.

Some good secondary sources are:

Trevor Armbrister. "A matter of Accountability: The True Story of the Pueblo Affair." New York: Coward McCann, 1970.

Dan Bolger. Scenes from an Unfinished War: Low Intensity Conflict in Korea 1966-1969. Fort Leavenworth, KS: Combat Studies Institute, 1991.

Mike

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Pueblo crew return

Comments: In ref; to Pueblo crew return, I had a view of the busses & etc when they came over the bridge.I had my 81 MM morter section of M113 gun tracks covering the area in case of a double cross.It was very tense for the whole operation. Some where in the letters I sent home to my wife are several Leaflets the North Koreans rained down on us ocationally. The 17th Infty, 7th IDwas stationed in the area of Line Poppa at the time. If any one would like for me to try to find my old letters I will do so in the interest of the story that has never been told because the Pueblo story was considered not worthy of interest.

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Memories Are Lost!

Comments: I covered the aftermath of the USS Pueblo Seizure for Pacific Stars and Stripes. I am searching for bylined news stories of that coverage. Any response would be appreciated.

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'PUEBLO BIBLE'

Comments: I once had a copy of something called "The Pueblo Bible," which was a collection of remembered scriptures put together by the crew members while they were in prison. Is it still available? Where?

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Operation Formation Star (TG70.6)

Comments: Preparing section of OZBOURN DD846 history which includes time spend in TG70.6 7thfleet operation to rescue PUEBLO Covers period 1/23/68 through 3/4/68. OZBOURN designated recovery vessel.

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Panmunjom 72 to 76

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GOD BLESS PUEBLO CREW

Comments: Praise for crew of Pueblo, thank you for your service to America, you were not forgotten even though it may have seemed like it at the time. I was on the Imjim river at the time of your abduction, we were wainting for the word to go north but it never came. Sorry for the lack of respect you received from the Navy.

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US Air Force Involvement

Comments: To those of you who read this who were on that ship, just for the record, those of us who witnessed this incident from our intercept positions were 100% behind all of you on the Pueblo. Some of you gentlemen had just ended your shore duty at our station before going on board the Pueblo, and we did our level best to see that current information concerning the incident was quickly relayed to upper echelons. I for one feel a strong connection with those men, because we shared training and service backgrounds. I feel that they got a very bad hand dealt to them from the moment the North Korean military made the decision to attack them to the moment they received their medals in 1990. I salute all of you, and I consider you to be heros all. I often think of you and the suffering you went through, and I can only say that those of us at our station who were aware of your situation did all within our power to help by bringing attention to the situation you were in. I sincerely hope that the rest of your lives are filled with happiness and success, and that you have overcome whatever difficulties you endured as a re

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In Search Of U.S.S. Pueblo Photos

Comments: Greetings!

I am gathering information about the U.S.S. Pueblo incident for a research project, and am looking for photographs from around the time of the unlawful seizure of that United States naval vessel.

One photo which I heard rumor of from an acquaintance supposedly depicts the U.S.S. Pueblo crew smiling for the North Korean cameras, with the addition of what the Pueblo crew is purported to have referred to as the "Hawaiian Good Luck" sign, the middle finger raised.

For most of us, of course, that has a different wish to the recipient than "good luck", but the North Koreans were unaware of this meaning and simply snapped the photo.

I'd greatly appreciate a link or image of this photograph, it would be a very telling addition to the collection of photographs I have already assembled.

Please e-mail me at "alan_zak@hotmail.com" if you have any information on the whereabouts of this photograph, if it does truly exist.

Thanks in advance for any assistance!!!

Keywords: U.S.S. Pueblo AGER Bucher

317th CES

Comments: I was seeking Air Force personnel who served with the 317th CES during 1967-1971 at Lockbourne AFB especially an Ed Huber of Missouri and Red Behr of Minnisota.

Keywords: I was in the Air Force attached to the 317th CES which is a construction unit also attached to a Red Horse alert team. Upon capture I was on leave however our team was sent to Korea to build a tent city they were there for about ten months.

Participated in decision regarding nuclear response to USS PUEBLO seizure as Ch, Intel Br, G-2, EUSA

Comments: Assigned to Plans and Operations, Mil Intel Div, G-2, EUSA Jun 67. Assigned to Strategic Intel, Mil Intel Div, G-2, EUSA with BRUCE GRANT Oct 67. Assigned Ch, Intel Br, Mil Intel Div, G-2 Dec 67. BRUCE GRANT and I coauthored a memo 4-5 days prior to Woodcutters incident that warned of elements of NK 124th, Recon Bureau had ended training and on mission. Also had intel info from NK POLITBURO that NK would attempt to start second major war front to overextend US when troop levels in VIETNAM reached 500,000. UNC, USFK, 8th Army placed on higher alert status. BLUE HOUSE RAID occurred within 5 days of memo and higher alert status. Within few days of BLUE HOUSE RAID, on Jan 23, 1968, USS PUEBLO seized by NK. The (1)BLUE HOUSE RAID assassination attempt, (2)USS PUEBLO seizure, and (3)intel rpt fm NK POLITBURO re second major war front to overextend US, we thought that was what was jumping off. The considered response to the USS PUEBLO was a tactical nuclear wpn airburst over WONSAN HARBOR to deny access to the USS PUEBLO.

PETE BUCHER was concerned in keeping the crew alive. There was not air support for the mission in case of trouble though there was was suppose to be air support. A flyby would have scared the NKs off. The ENTERPRISE was supppose to have provided that air support but failed to do so. PETE BUCHER did his best to delay until air support arrived as he believed it would soon be arriving. The crew of USS PUEBLO got a raw deal from USG and US NAVY... both at time of incident without proper protection and later upon return. The crew of USS PUEBLO endured not only the NKs but our USG and US Navy bungling. Nothing but the greatest respect for them.

I ask all who read this site to contact their representatives and ask that as a conditon of further improving relations with NK that at minimum the colors of the USS PUEBLO be returned to the crew of the USS PUEBLO by NK... if not the return of the entire ship.

Keywords: Plans and Operations Branch, Strategic Intelligence Branch, Intelligence Branch, Order of Battle Branch, OB, USASSD, TOC, Nuclear Wpns, Assassinations, BLUE HOUSE RAID, USS PUEBLO, LTC MARTIN, BRUCE GRANT, TIM LEWIS, NEIL O'LEARY, TOM MULLANEY, COL EPP, COL PETERS, SGTMAJ ROBERTSON, GEORGE VUKOVICH, ALBERT CERCEDES, PETE CAPISTRAN, JOHN SWEET, PAT MCNELLY, COG, COMBINED OPERATIONS GROUP, G-2 AIR, G-2, J-2, MSG CTR, CIVIL AFFAIRS, CIA, NITCH, FT CAMPBELL, FT HOLABIRD, ALCALA, HANDICAP BLACK, HANDICAP WHITE, MDL, DMZ, PYONGTAEK, CP, OPLANS, SCHIFF, THORPE, KMAG,

Remembrance

Comments: On this day 23 January 2000,I just wanted to say that there are many of us who remember and will never forget. I was involved in the Liberty incedent a few months earlier and can't forget either of the two ships and crews. Good health and long life. Gerry Surette

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USS PUEBLO

Comments: As the president of the USS PUEBLO Veterans Association I thank all who have added their comments to your book. You have a great site and all Korean Vets have paid dearly for it . I am a member of the Korean Veterans Association Post 1 in Johnstown Penna, I worte to the editor of the news letter and sent your URL to him. Thank you and I salute each and every one of you.

Keywords: USS PUEBLO

Bravo Zulu!

Comments: While I never served in South East Asia, nor did I serve aboard the USS Pueblo, I served in the Navy for twenty years. I had friends who were on the Pueblo and everything I think of Don McClarren and others, I feel proud to know that they went in harms way, so that today, as an old man, I can tell my grandkids that I knew and served with some real, first-class, heroes in my time. God bless Pueblo and her crew! Jim H Holman, The Old Anchor Clanker

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Pueblo Crew at JSA

Comments: I was at the bridge of no return when the Pueblo Crew was escorted across the river from the north. What a sad sight, especially the sight of the deceased crew member's casket (A plain wooden box). Also observed the last crew member extend his middle finger towards the north as he crossed the bridge. I always have memories of this historic time and pray for all the survivors of the Pueblo. Anyone looking for first-hand knowledge of the crew's return please contact.

Keywords: PanMunJom, Joint Security Area

Looking for info........

Comments: I was stationed in Korea in 1968 during the Pueblo Incident. I was assigned to a bunker when a 31 man was sent to assasinate Park Chng-hee. An old Korean approached my bunker to distract or kill me if need be. The 31 man team were captured and later executed in Seoul. The Military will not give me my records on this incident. My pension depends on it. Can any one help me?

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USS Pueblo moved from East to West coast of Korea ?

Comments: I understand the USS Pueblo was transferred by the N. Koreans from the East coast of Korea to the West coast of Korea via international waters in the latter part of 1999 without US interference. Can anyone confirm this movement? Date, news source, etc.

Many thanks,

Bruce Charles

Keywords: F-4 pilot, Kunsan (K-8) & Taegu(K-2): 1968-1970. 67TFS, 475TFW Det 1.

Pueblo 1968

Comments: My father was on board the USS Jameston during the capture of the Pueblo in 1968. At the time the Jameston was the same type of ship as the Pueblo. If there is anyone who was also on board the Jameston at this time I would love to hear from you. My father's name is Jack Terrio. He has spoken very few times about the Pueblo incident. I love to learn more about what took place on board the Jameston during this terrible time in US Naval history. Thank You To All Who Served! Susan E.. Terrio

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C Co 3/23 68-69

Comments: I was with Co C 3/23rd Inf 2nd Infantry Div when Pueblo crew members were broadcast over the North Korean LOUDSPEAKERS and I do mean loud. I saw crew fly over in choppers when released. God Bless them, everyone. They are heroes. David Benbow 704-871-9000.

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Thank You - USS Pueblo

Comments: I was serving with the US NavSecGru in Germany at the time of the capture of the Pueblo. I think that I had classmates from school in NAVCOMTRACEN Pensacola, FL, aboard her. If so, I would like to hear from them and try to express my appreciation and gratitude to them.

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USS Pueblo

Comments: I was in Korea when the Pueblo was taken. I don't know about anyone else, but me and the members of my squad were ready to go and get our people and our boat back! I have a copy of "the Lonely Bull" that I play when I feel nastalgic. Which has been quite frequent lately. To the crew of the Pueblo; I'm sorry we were not allowed to come to help you.

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Pueblo Incident

Comments: I'm currently reading CDR. Bucher's book on the Pueblo incident. It's something that every concerned citizen should read.

I regard CDR. Bucher and his crew as heroes in the ultimate sense of the word.

They didn't deserve the humiliation they got. And their recognition, although deserved, came much too late.

Keywords: Major, USAR

Pueblo Incident

Comments: Does the Movie "The Hunt For Red October" Have anything to do with the Pueblo Incident?

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