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Casualty Info
Home Town North Little Rock
Last Address North Little Rock
Casualty Date Aug 09, 1969
Cause Non Hostile- Died Other Causes
Reason Other Accident
Location Quang Nam (Vietnam)
Conflict Vietnam War
Location of Interment Little Rock National Cemetery (VA) - Little Rock, Arkansas
Description UNITAS exercises are sponsored by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command with the objective to foster cooperation and increase interoperability among the navies of the Americas. Held continuously since 1959, UNITAS has become the premier multinational naval exercise in the Southern Command area of operations.
During the two-week exercise, participating units have the opportunity to train as unified force in all aspects of naval operations, from maritime interdiction to anti-submarine and electronic warfare. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command sponsors UNITAS exercises with the objective to foster cooperation and develop interoperability among the navies of the region.
UNITAS supports U.S. Southern Command objectives for enhanced maritime security in its area of responsibility. It is intended to train participating forces in a variety of maritime scenarios to test command and control of forces at sea, while operating as a multinational force to provide the maximum opportunity to improve interoperability.
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
August / 1969
To Month/Year
December / 1969
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2020
Personal Memories
Memories Comstock served in several campaigns in the Vietnam War between 1965 and 1969
