Sutton Jr., James, PO3

Junior Sutton (as he was known among friends) was as a patriotic soul that ever existed. He instilled in me, I believe from the day I was born, to be thankful and respectful to this country, and the flag tha flies over her. He influenced (or at least tried) all around him, with his feelings for the USA. And believe me, he wasn't shy about telling folks how he felt. He retired from Dupont in Louisville, Ky in 1984. He knocked around for a bit, but finally fell into a part time job that he worked part time at until he was 78 yrs old and that was working security at Churchill Downs race track. He enjoyed it very much.

My father of course had a big impact on me throughout his life. I realized later, to what extent he was responsible for the foundation that was laid for me to build on. Dad was proud of his country and patriotic to the core. He spoke often his experiences serving in the Pacific on USS LCS(L)(3) – 10 (Brown Jug 10) close support gun boat in WWII, and how he felt honored to be able to serve his country in a time of need. It was no wonder that when the time for me to step up and serve my country, I did so willingly. And by honoring both my father and myself, I enlisted in the Navy in 1969, just as my father did 25 yrs. before. And I also was honored to do so. It was a different era and a different war.  As I try to add and improve on my profile, my goal is to research and build my father’s profile. There is finally more information (after all these years) on the LCS(L)(3)’s that has not been available. But thanks to the National Association of USS LCS(L)(3) 1-130 and some wonderful books like   Mighty Midgets at War: The Saga of the LCS(L) Ships from Iwo Jima to Vietnam.  Written by Association Historian Robin L. Rielly and Fighting Amphibs The LCS(L) in World War II was written by former Association Historian Donald L. Ball, more and more is coming to light. And navsource .org is a wealth of information. It is the primary source of my info and there is some great history to be found there. The link for the “Mighty 10” call sign “Brown Jug 10” is ……….    http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/05/050010.htm    hope all find it interesting. My research continues, and will add as I am able.