WELCOME TO

THE
MISSISSIPPI VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
ONLINE

OCEAN SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI

WEBPAGE BEGUN APRIL 9, 1999

The purpose of the MISSISSIPPI VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL website is to publicize its existence, the history of its concepton, planning, construction and the tremendous volunteer efforts put forth by dedicated individuals, municipalities, businesses and civic organizations.
The main theme will be to highlight the physical beauty of the memorial and that which it represents. It will feature on-going events as well as highlight the continuing efforts toward expansion and final completion of the memorial.
A link is provided that allows visitors to view biographical information pertaining to each of the Vietnam War fallen.
Within the webpage is a Memorial Register/Guestbook for visitor comments and shared memories.
And finally, the webpage will provide information as to how and where contributions may be made to support the memorial.
Text, photos, comments and suggestions are welcomed
FOR INFORMATION please contact
Miss Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee, Inc.
P. O. Box 721
Biloxi, MS 39533-0721
mvvmc@bellsouth.net
OR
Larry L. Lucas
15123 Cedar Springs Dr
Biloxi, MS 39532
Chairman, Names & Pictures Committee
Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Home: (228) 392-7190
Cell: (228) 806-9479

With the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War commemoration now underway, this video seems fitting:
Thank You For Your Service (A Moment of Truth)

http://www.ussvi.org/mem/submem.htm

Memorials
by
State

Return to Listing by State Return to MAIN INDEX

Go here for the complete list of the 50 states and their assigned lost submarines from
the list of 52 LOST BOATS of World War Two as designated by the SubVets of WWII

Mississippi

TULLIBEE Memorial site - Ocean Springs MS
OCEAN SPRINGS
TULLIBEE MEMORIAL
Dedicated 2 August 2003

Located at
The Vietnam Memorial
3730 Bienville Blvd./Highway 90 E
Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Photo album of site and dedication is HERE
Image contributed by Dennis Gilbert
gilss310@bellsouth.net

Background:

The Submarine Veterans of WWII assigned each of the 52 Submarines that were lost during WWII to a State for the purpose of establishing Memorials to the dedication of the men and boats now on eternal patrol. New York and California were awarded two each.

The State of Mississippi was awarded the USS TULLIBEE (SS-284).

The TULLIBEE was sunk by a circular run torpedo during a night surface attack. Her other fish sank her target. There was one survivor, Clifford Kuykendall, GM2, who spent the remainder of the war as a POW.

TULLIBEE Base, USSVI and Magnolia Rebel/W. J. Cheek Chapter, Submarine Veterans of World War II have united in order to erect a monument in honor of the TULLIBEE. Because of this joint nature it was decided that the monument should depict more than the TULLIBEE.

in addition to the story of the TULLIBEE's last run and a list of her crew the site also displays:

...The 41 for Freedom Boomers
...The 13 boats built in Mississippi at Ingalls Shipbuilding, with Ships Patches and special recognition for the BLUEBACK as the last Diesel boat built for the US Navy
...A list of all Submarines lost in WWII
...Submarines lost other than in WWII
...Quotes from famous people regarding Submarines and Submariners
...Logos of both Organizations
...Dolphins
...Pictures of a Fleet Boat and a Nuclear Boat surfacing
...The Submariner's Prayer

The monument is engraved on both sides; is 14 feet long and 4 feet high, and is mounted on a pedestal raising it to nearly 6 feet at the top.

The Submarine community, Bases and individuals contributed funds toward the monument and additional funds were received from:

Jackson County Board of Supervisors
City of Pascagoula
City of Gautier
Northrop-Grumman Ship Systems

Information provided by:

C. L. "Harv" Harvey
Commander, Tullibee Base, USSVI
HarvGayle@aol.com

The submarines being honored are:

Hull-No	Name	Delivered	Decommissoned
SS-284 SS-581 SSN-590 SSN-592 SSN-596 SSN-607 SSN-621 SSN-639 SSN-648 SSN-652 SSN-647 SSN-680 SSN-682 SSN-683	TULLIBEE BLUEBACK SCULPIN SNOOK BARB DACE HADDOCK TAUTOG ASPRO PUFFER POGY WILLIAM H. BATES TUNNY PARCHE	11/11/1942* 6/4/1960 5/31/1961 11/4/1961 9/27/1963 4/17/1964 12/20/1967 8/30/1968 2/20/1969 7/31/1969 5/21/1971 5/1/1973 1/21/1974 8/15/1975	3/26/1944 10/1/1990 8/3/1990 10/16/1986 12/20/1989 12/2/1988 4/7/1993 3/31/1997 3/31/1995 7/12/1996 6/11/1994 2/11/2000 3/13/1998 2003?**
* Launch date ** Date lost during a circular run of torpedo

Click for larger image
Section of TULLIBEE Memorial

ABOUT
OUR MEMORIAL

THE NAMES
ON THE WALL

--->

PHOTOS YET TO BE ETCHED ON THE WALL
Here is where YOU CAN HELP

Please use your resources (internet, phone book, directory, vet orgs
within a city/county) to locate these missing names whose photos are
yet to be etched on the wall!! Please provide any information to:
Miss Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee, Inc.
P. O. Box 721
Biloxi, MS 39533-0721
mvvmc@bellsouth.net
OR
Larry L. Lucas
15123 Cedar Springs Dr
Biloxi, MS 39532
Chairman, Names & Pictures Committee
Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Home: (228) 392-7190
Cell: (228) 806-9479

HERE ARE THE NAMES
LET'S FIND THEM
~MISSING NAMES~

NAME SEARCH
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About
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All Veterans Walkway
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for $100.00
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on the Mississippi All Veterans Walkway

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PHOTO GALLERY

MS VIETNAM VET MEMORIAL DEDICATION
MEMORIAL GROUNDS
TULLIBEE MEMORIAL DEDICATION

MEMORIAL DAY
TRIBUTE

PAST MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS
CLICK HERE

MEMORIAL MUSIC

"Amazing Grace"

"No One to Welcome Me Home"
Duo By
Charles Tanner (Viet Vet)
and
Bobby Davis
Vancleave, MS

MEMORIAL
REGISTRY
(Guestbook)

Directions

The MEMORIAL SITE is located on U.S. Highway 90 East (also known as Bienville Blvd) on the grounds of the Ocean Springs Civic Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Arriving from the West on I-10, take the Ocean Springs Exit 50. You will be on Washington Avenue. Continue South on Washington until you cross the Ft Bayou Bridge, just prior to Highway 90. At the intersection of Washington and Highway 90, turn left and travel East for 2.8 miles. When you pass the Ocean Springs Hospital on the left (at the intersection of Highway 90 and Vancleve Road) continue on East for 1 mile. The Memorial is located on the right side of the Highway.

Arriving fiom the East on I-10, take Exit 57 on Highway 57. Continue South for 2.9 miles to intersection of Highway 57 and Highway 90. Turn West on Highway 90. The Memorial is located 3 miles on the left side of Highway 90.

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