Domain Of The Golden Dragon Patch
An example of the certificate that was given to a member of the US military in 1951. The Domain of the Golden Dragon is an unofficial award. It is given to crew members of ships which cross the. You enter the dragon's empire when you cross the International Date Line by sailing west (say some), or sailing east (say others). With the extensive Navy operations in the Far East since (and before) World War II, this passage has become so common that few initiation ceremonies are actually held.
The Domain of the Golden Dragon is an unofficial United States Navy award. It is given to crew members of ships which cross the International Date Line. You enter the dragon's empire when you cross the International Date Line by sailing west (say some), or sailing east (say others). If you are a member, log in to receive member pricing. Clear the Decks. The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships. Aircraft Carriers. Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon Systems. John Paul Jones. Shield and Sword. Back from the Deep. Sumner-Gearing-Class Destroyers. Morale Patches; Challenge Coins; License Plates. Navy T-Shirts 1; 2; 3; Showing Results 1. Domain of the Golden Dragon T-Shirt.
But the certificate, decorated with Chinese-style dragon, is still given out. It is also awarded to dependents travelling together with their Military Sponsor. This certificate was not only available to American sailors and other military branch members, it was also available to British Sailors when crossing the international date line. The British copies were printed by Gale & Polden Ltd. Portsmouth, England. References [ ].
[QUOTE=jinelson]Dog Patch was a ville just on the outside of Danang to the north almost at the foot of Hill-327 about a click out and was a popular venue for skivie runs. Of course it was off limits to all Marines and all other American personnel. As a 3531 I went through there from FLC to IstMAW and 1stMARDIV HQ's many times during the course of a tour. The baby sanhs were so friendly down that way and the MP's and QC's were there in abundance and not at all friendly.
Anyone out there have any pleasant or otherwise memories to share about this quant hamlet? How about four corners? Lets hear about it answer up.
I have some pictures of dogpatch circa 1967-1968 if I knew how to upload them I would do so for all you vets that were there. Prince of persia 2 full movie in hindi. I might add that the skivvie houses were mostly centered at Red Beach where all the supplies brought by the Navy were dropped off and everyone that had a license for a 6X tried to make supply runs. One of our Marines on a supply run traded a K-bar for a pallet of beer.
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We got caught and the sailor was NJP'ed and we had to return the beer except by that time a lot of it was gone. Do any of you Viet Vets recall hearing the stories of some of the troops getting the veneral disease called Black Balls as this disease had no cure and you died from it the ones that had it were sent to the Phillipines where they died and the family was informed they were KIA. Don't know if it is true or not just wondering if anyone else had heard of it. Black VD.a rumor to keep us from partaking in 'boom boom'. I heard it many times in my tour in the 'Nam.
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Clap was rampant in Vietnam and what better way to keep it from becoming out of control than with a dreamed-up incurable version. Download film fast and furious 4 sub indo. We were just outside 1st Mar Div headquarters in motor transport. I was a 3531 and made many runs through Dog Patch but it was off limits. I stopped once or twice (quickly) to talk and sample vendors food.