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Donald Clarence Smith

Donald Clarence Smith

The following April 11, 1968, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 7, column 1:
    Fireman Donald C. Smith, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D. Smith of Rte. 1, Lowell, Ind., has reported for duty at the Naval Support Activity in Danang, Vietnam.

    The activity was established to meet increased requirements for combat logistic support of operations in Vietnam. Approximately 8,000 Navy officers and men are being assigned to the activity.

    Their tasks will include off-loading ships and handling supplies from razor blades to road graders, aircraft fuel and lubricants and provisions of all kinds through the port of Danang and over beaches from the demilitarized zone in the north to Chu Lai in the south.


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