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Herrick, John

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Gulf of Tonkin incident

  • North Vietnamese torpedo boat seen from the Maddox during the Gulf of Tonkin incident
    In Gulf of Tonkin incident: Events of August 4

    Several hours later, Captain John Herrick of the Maddox, after reviewing the events, sent the message, “Review of action makes many reported contacts and torpedoes fired appear doubtful. Freak weather effects on radar and overeager sonarmen may have accounted for many reports. …Suggest complete evaluation before any further action…

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