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This is the advanced base Rach Soi near Rach Gia on the western coast of the Mekong Delta. The Brownwater Navy, the Seabees and Seals were stationed here in 1970. I cannot find Rach Soi on any the map. It is on a canal near an airfield no more that 5 miles South from Rach Gia by road.
This picture shows Barracks, Bunkers and PBRs.
THE RACH SOI
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The Floating Barracks Barges and PBRs.
The Seabee Cranes and harbor area. The harbor was under construction
The Watch Tower and water tower.
On night the watch spotted VC digging gun positions accross the canal in a field. The South Vietnamese army cleared the field.
On watch at night I saw one short firefight a half mile away.
Homes accross the canal from a PBR
Photo of Early Rach Soi Base.
Photo courtesy of Corpman Bill Luppeti HM3 [Rach Soi 1967-1970].
EMAIL: bacsi1970[ at ]hotmail.com
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Corpman Bill Luppeti HM3
Photo of PBRs at Rach Soi Base.
Photo courtesy of Corpman Bill Luppeti HM3 [Rach Soi 1967-1970].
EMAIL: bacsi1970[ at ]hotmail.com
The Rach Soi Base Entrance in 1994
Photo courtesy of Mike Harris [Rach Soi 1968-1969 and 1994]
EMAIL: mekong152[ at ]charter.net
The Rach Soi Base from the canal in 1994
Photo courtesy of Mike Harris [Rach Soi 1968-1969 and 1994]
EMAIL: mekong152[ at ]charter.net
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