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Updated 9 January 2017
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RM3 Victor L. Brelje, OR Division, USS Helena CA-75. 1954 - 1957
On line memorial for Vic's Dad
On 17 September 2011, my 75th Birthday I traveled to my home town of Chester, IL.
To view some of my pictures, click HERE!
My Son Bruce, his wife Tammy, Grandsons Nickolas and Kadon & I visited the World War II LST 325, docked on the Mississippi River.
I live 12 miles from Chester in Steeleville, IL.
Vic Brelje, Gary Roth, ???Dobie, Jim Hardy, Keith Runge in front Don Cullen
Four of us, Vic Brelje, Gary Roth, Jim Hardy and Keith Runge were from my home town.
Three of us served on the USS Helena CA-75. Jim Hardy was in the CB's and stayed in 20 years.
He went to officers training school after making Chief and retired as either LCDR or Commander.
Vic and Bamford
Vic & Randy. Hong Kong, China 1956.
Vic - Randy - Bamford 
Vic and Japanese girl.
Vic-Chief Delehanty-Gary Roth-Don Cullen-Fuzzy Firth
Left to Right
Don Krist, Rene James, Vic Brelje, W.P. Strenkert,
Randy Turner, Robert Pendgrass, Gary Roth
Vic--Helena Mardi Gras-July 23, 1955
Vic Brelje, RM3.
OR Division. USS Helena CA-75. 11/54 - 10/57.
Front side
Back side
Vic's service /awards poster.
It measures 7 X 9.5 inches.
Vic's Dad's WW2 "Separation/Qualification" Record.
Rest in Peace S/SGT Brelje.