The USS St. Francis River, LSMR-525, (Landing Ship Medium Rocket) was one of the smallest U.S Naval ships serving off the coast of Vietnam from 1965 until decommissoned in the early 1970's. Although small in size, the LSMR's had more fire power per cubic foot than any other United States Naval Vessel deployed during the Vietnam War.

John served aboard the St. Francis River from September, 1965 until February, 1968.

Here we proudly present some photos of this ship and the men who served aboard her during the war in southeast Asia in the mid to late 1960's.

We also invite you to tour the St Francis River Reunion Pages included on these web pages.