U. S. Coast Guard Explosive Loading Detachment 4 - Vietnam
Da Nang

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February 28, 1999

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Shown here is one of the Coast Guard's unsung heros of the Vietnam War. GM1 Joe R. Glenn, USCG, is being presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" from Lt. David Powell, USCG, for singlehandedly capturing five Viet Cong attempting to board a heavily laden ammunition ship anchored in Da Nang harbor. Armed only with a .45 caliber pistol captured all five Viet Cong before they could plant their satchel charges on the ship in the fall of 1971.	Although by 1971 much of the United States' ground involvment had dramatically slowed the call for munitions continued to rise. Here DCC Lerza, USCG, inspects 155mm howitzer projects at the Bridge Ramp in Da Nang (Summer 1971).
In the summer 1971, LT. David Powell inspects offloaded 155mm projectiles at the Bridge Ramp, Da Nang.Powell's inspection were not limited to standard types of ammunition. Here he stands beside one of the largest bombs deployed for Vietnam; the 16,000 pounder affectionally called the "daisy cutter."	BMC Hayden, USCG, and GM1 James "Jim" G. Padgett, USCG, prepare for a port security inspection in the summer 1971. Note the sleek patrol car -- a 3/4 ton weapons carrier.	Having a home is one matter but building one of your own that will withstand a rocket attack isn't easy work. In this photo, (L-R) BM1 Holman, GM1 Padgett, and BM1 Hicks add more sand bags to a bunker at Monkey Mountain near the Deepwater Piers at Da Nang. The next photo includes (L-R) Holman, Hicks, and Powell.

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