USS Helena CA-75 Shipmate's Flags.

Page updated 30 July 2015


Frank Rinchich's VFW Post 10804.
North Myrtle Beach SC
Visit their web page---click HERE!


Frank's flag, newly located.
" I changed the location of my outside flag pole.
it was close to trees before so was protected from wind.
Now in the middle of my yard , shows it's colors nice.
This American flag was also flown over the
federal capital building."


Shipmate Frank Rinchich's flag. (Yes the cannon works)
Frank served on the USS Helena CA-75 with the
USMC Detachment from December 1955 to November 1957.
Frank tells us that his flag will hang at half mast
until all the troops return from Iraq.

To see Frank's collection of pictures and memorabilia click HERE!


Shipmate Warren Peverill's flag.
Warren served on the USS Helana CA-75 in "A" Division from 1959 to 1962.


This flag was found at a rummage sale. It measures 5' X 9.5' and is made of cotton.
New, it sells for $84.80. Rummage price---$2.00.


This is a hand crocheted 6 foot by 40 inch flag.
Given to me by our daughter Cindy, for my 77th birthday on 4 June 2011.


The US Navy Flag is attached to the pole. (Hidden by Old Glory). 19 October 2008.


First time the flags are raised on our new flag pole. 19 October 2008.


Hand Salute!!!!. 19 October 2008. 



 









I have waited over 40 years to see this sight in my yard!!

Retired web page manager-----Dave Brouchoud.

USS Helena CA-75. 

January 1952 - May 1955.


To view the installation of my flag pole, plase click HERE!












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