Chronology of Events
River Assault Squadron Fifteen
1968
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 11 May | River Assault Squadron FIFTEEN commissioned at San Diego, California, with Commander Walter C. DEAL, Jr., commanding |
| 04 June | River Assault Divisions 151 and 152 commissioned with LT J. P. FERRARA and LT D. M. TOBOLSKI, commanding respectively |
| 24 June | First personnel arrived in-country Vietnam for duty |
| 07 August | First boats arrived in-country for activation |
| 29 September | River Assault Division 151 operational |
| 12 October | Command Headquarters established on USS NUECES (APB-40) |
| 13 October | River Assault Division 152 operational |
| 01 November | Commencement of River Assault Squadron FIFTEEN participation in OPERATION SEA LORDS |
| 29 December | Commander D.R. DIVELBISS relieved Commander Walter C. DEAL, Jr. as Commander River Assault Squadron FIFTEEN |
1969
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 24 February | Command Headquarters shifted to USS MERCER (APB-39) |
| 17 May | Commander A.L. HENRY relieved Commander D.R. DIVELBISS as Commander River Assault Squadron FIFTEEN |