The 231st Army Transportation
active duty tour
May 1968 to September 1969

Assigned to Army Transportation, Fort Eustis, VA

Served in Combat Zone Republic of Vietnam Aug, 1968 -1969
 (Vung Tau, Vietnam was company base of operations)

This page is the beginning of a research project to gather information for a book and movie on the adventures and missions of the 231st Army Reserve Unit  This 182 man medium boat unit was called to active duty out of St. Petersburg, Florida in May of 1968.  All the men that served on this active duty mission are Pre Paid Published Life Members of www.CombatVets.net.  All one needs to do to activate their membership is click on "JOIN" left index, then click on "Start a New Record".  Follow directions and use 2312312312312312 for your credit card number.  We will know who you are. If you have any problems call our office at 727 588-2412 and we will get you going.   Ask for Tom Twitty for he would love to hear from you in person.

Some Photos for Starters
231st Collection 1968-69

One of 12 231st Boat Crews Vietnam 1968
Top LtoR, Roger Kennedy, Russ King, Big Jon Cameron, Phil Skelton, Bottom LtoR, Tom Twitty, 'Bobo' Robert Reed

  
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Governor Kirk sent our boats a Florida Flag to Fly in 1968.  Toward the end of our,  tour Chopper comes in to deliver mail and supplies, (the flag is worst for wear).

Unloading our new Home to-be for 12 months
Phil Skelton, Tom Twitty, Russ King

 
Crew Equipping our boat for action

      
Tom Twitty Relaxing on the Aussy Beach Vung Tau, 1969 R&R

         
Vung Tau Market and Local Monistary

 
T. Twitty at ready on the 50 Cal
during mission

  
viet cong rocket attack on tank farm

traffic on the delta 

 
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Tom & Linda Twitty
enjoining life 1999
Grand Tetons Nat. Park