USS E. F. Larson Crew Members Listed on the "WALL"



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Marshall B Collins was born on May 23, 1941.  His home of record was Arlington, TX.  He served aboard the USS Larson during the period of 1968-1969 as the Gunnery Department Officer. His wife Marcia survived him.  On Aug 12, 1972 at BA XUGEN, SOUTH VIETNAM, he was killed in an aircraft crash.  No further details known at this time.

His name can be found on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Frank Debernardo, Jr. was born on Oct 13, 1939. His home of record was Bridgeport, CT.  He served aboard the USS Larson during the period of 1964-1966 as Chief of First Division.  He was married to the former Regina Ard.  They had three children: Frank III, Wendy, and Harry.  He died on Nov 16, 1966 at QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM.  Details are needed.

His name can be found on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Image of Arthur Prendergast

Arthur Oneill Prendergast was born on March 3, 1932.  His home of record was Baltimore, MD. He served aboard the USS Larson during the period of 1965-1967 as a BM1 in First Division.  He was married.  His tour of duty started on July 15, 1967 as a patrol officer with River Division 513 Mar 24, 1968 at SA DEC, SOUTH VIETNAM he was killed in action when his PBR was hit by three B40 rockets from ambush.

His name can be found on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Image of George R Ycoco

George Rojas Ycoco was born on January 3, 1942.  His home of record was Douglas, AZ.  He served on the USS Larson during 1966 as a Seaman in First Division.  He was single. His tour started on Aug 15, 1967. On Nov 24, 1967 he was one of five PBR crewmen killed by a bomb placed against the hull of their berthing ship, YRBM-16, by an enemy swimmer at 1:12 AM the morning after Thanksgiving Day at PHONG DINH, SOUTH VIETNAM.

His name can be found on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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