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[Bill Parks]

I am looking for verification that my father was in Vietnam. He was stationed in Atsugi, Japan with VQ-1 from 1968 to 1971. Our memories from that time include my dad leaving for TDY for three weeks at a time, multiple times, to Danang, Vietnam. He was an aircraft mechanic for the EC-121. Without a letter from someone that served with him, or pictures of him working on the airplane in Danang, the VA is denying he was there. Anyone know my dad from that time.? He went by Bill, legal name was Hugh William Parks. Any pictures or stories of my dad during this time ?

thanks, Deb Parks Winter

 

[Jake84]

Welcome sir, while your inquiry is not an easy one you’re not alone here with this question and request. I hope someone will be able to help out in your research.

 

[BravoZulu]

Welcome to the site Deb, I hope you find the info you're looking for.

VQ-1 has a facebook page where you might be able to get some info. Try this:
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One (VQ-1) and ECMRON ONE ECM-1
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326010393625/

Also try this site: https://www.hullnumber.com/VQ-1 they have a list of deployments for VQ-1 and also a list of squadron members and if you join you can ask for info from the site

This site is also good for a list of squadron members that have joined thie site along with email addresses of those that have registered https://www.vpnavy.com/vq1.html

 

[Bill Parks]

Thank you for taking the time to post these links. I will definitely check them out.

 

[digrar]

Welcome to the site Deb.

How did you go here https://historyhub.history.gov/thread/4847 this looks like the kind of thing I'd be doing if I was trying to track down evidence.
Next would be social media, looking for old and bold who served in that unit at that time. Many of our vets congregate in facebook groups linked to Regiments they served in. You may have some luck there.

 

[Bill Parks]

I am registered on that site, nothing helpful so far. I will check the link you posted. Thank you!

 

[BravoZulu]

I am registered on that site, nothing helpful so far. I will check the link you posted. Thank you!

Let us know how you go, I would be very interested in anything you are able to find out