Our shipmates and their military history are dying at an alarming rate, I believe that it is time and appropriate that we should make an effort to re-identify all of our Minemen that have gone in harms way and that have been recognized by the U.S. Navy, with applicable awards for doing so. I have done some research into the matter and would you believe there are no repository or Naval records available concerning most awards received and/or issued. Before its too late we must gather or attempt to gather as many names of those Minemen who received combat related awards and preserve and present the data in such a manner that it will reflect the great contributions that the Minemen have made to the Navy, Minewarfare and the Country and further establishing a legacy for the Minemen of the future.
CDR William A. Roberts, USN (Ret)
