Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 62 Alumni Group

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I was with "62" from 69-71 did two tours DaNang in 70 and Gitmo in 71 Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I posted here in 2008 but have moved and I want to change e-mail, wileas@att.net

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Joined MCB-62 in Diego Garcia in 77 then after the following homeport, went to Misawa Japan then Atsugi Japan. After the next homeport, went to Rota....... that's when I decided to call it quits. Fond memories though.

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I served as a CE3 in B Company, in Dong Ha, 1969.

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Fellow Minutemen: with sadness I report to you the death of our Seabee Shipmate Dr. Gary F. Purdue, plank owner of NMCB 62.

NMCB 62 Veterans and all Shipmates. Our Navy Seabee Brother, Gary Purdue, has died under terrible circumstances. He was a Plank Owner of NMCB 62, an MR2 in A Co. and did the first two tours with the Minutemen Battalion in Vietnam. After leaving the Navy he went back to college and became a Medical Doctor and served for many years with great distinction.

We all offer his family our deepest condolences and wish our Brother Gary Fair Winds and Following Seas. May he Rest in Peace.

(This email received from Ian Purdue, Gary's Son) Mr. Hahn,
It is with great regret that I would like to inform you and fellow alumni of NMCB 62 of the death of my father, Dr. Gary F. Purdue. He was killed by a drunk driver on Oct 3, 2010 who ran a stop sign at 0720hrs. Gary was on his way to do patient rounds at Parkland Hospital on his motorcycle when he was struck and killed on impact. My father has always been proud of his service to his country as a Seabee and we wanted to let his fellows know. Below I have attached a copy of his obituary.

Thank you. If you would like any additional information please feel free to contact me.

Ian Purdue
318-401-3978
Ian Purdue: purduei@hotmail.com

(Obituary) Purdue, Gary Frederick

Gary Frederick Purdue M.D. went to be with the Lord October 3rd, 2010 at the age of 65. He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick N. Purdue & Isabel Wrigley Purdue. In 1963 he graduated the Elmira Free Academy. Gary served our country from 1966-1969 with the Navy (Seabees) which included two tours in Vietnam. He graduated with a degree in Ceramics Engineering from Alfred University after his return.

He went on to achieve his Doctorate of Medicine at Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia & his residency at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. It was there that he met his wife Laurel.

They married in 1978 and relocated to Dallas for his Fellowship in Burn Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital in 1981 and accepted a position as Associate Professor of Burn Surgery at UT Southwestern.

He is survived by his wife, Laurel, and his children Ian (Nicole), Heather, Keith (Tiffany), & Kyle (Anna) and his grandchild Luke. His siblings Keith W. Purdue, Christine Stephens (David), Constance Breed (Michael) & Frederick (Carol) all of Elmira NY.

The service will be held on Saturday, October 9 at 1 pm at First Baptist Church on 2400 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas with a reception to follow at the church.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Designated Fund for Burn Care in Memory of Dr. Gary F. Purdue, P.O. Box 910888, Dallas, TX 75391-0888

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L was with NMCB 62 From 12/73 to5/77. Do not have any pictures, or books since I lost it all in my First divorce. Det ADAK 1974, Rota 1975, DET PI 1976

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was in 62 75-77 for okinawa, and Guam disaster rec. was in 71 for op. deepfreeze before that. great times! if u remember me E-mail

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Was with 62 from 87-88. Deployed to guam, was on DET. yap Island. Was an EO2. Lots of fun.

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Ah good ole 60 screw! Nice website guys!! 83-88 - BU3 - Puerto Rico, Camp David, Okinawa, Rota, Nea Makri and the LAST det to Diego Garcia in 87. Much good times!! I'll post some pix from Diego when I can. Also the North South game and anything else I can find. Hey Fox how bout them Yankees (27)!!

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hello fellow bees i was in 62 1987 1989 i was an eo3 still in touch with a few would like to hear from everyone

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Was in NMCB 62 from 1976 until 1978. UT3 in Bravo Company. Left as UT2. Joined on Okinawa. Deployed to Diego Garcia. Met some very good people. If you remember me, send me an email.