PO2 Charles Tweddell

PO2 Charles Tweddell

Dates of Service: Aug 1968 - Dec 1973
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Brown Water Navy and Blue Water also. Have been married for 45 years! I have four daughters and nine grandchildren. Lost my first born son from birth defect related to Agent Orange at 20 months. I am a Catholic Deacon and nursing home Chaplain. Retired in 2010 from heavy highway construction after Agent Orange caught with me! You can leave Vietnam but it never leaves you!

Military Experiences

Apr 1969 - Dec 1973
Lead Mechanic
Test all rebuilt engine before installing in PBR’s , responsible for 30 PBR’s and Seal Team Boat! Training Vietnamese sailors on repair and rebuilding GM Diesels.

Deployments

(1 year, 3 months)
Dec 1971 - Feb 1973
USS Luiceno ATF 156
En 2 in charge Auxiliary Division, certified Diesel Engine inspector and part of inspection team for all tows by ATF 156.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Apr 1972 - May 1972

Diesel Inspection School

Certifications

1972

Air conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

Ordained Catholic Deacon

Personal Information

Interests
deacon catholic churchFishing Fishinggrandkids (9)grief counselingTarget practice logo Target PracticeWoodworking logo Woodworking
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