USS TIRU SS416

This is a dedicated web site for former crew members of Tiru and other interested parties. It provides information on the history of Tiru and news about reunions and former crew members. Any suggestions or comments to improve the site will be appreciated. The site was started on 30 Jan 04 and continues to be a work in progress. Some areas are incomplete and of need of input from former crew members. Please send any errors noted and proposed changes to webmaster(at)usstiru.org or use the contact form.

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Recent Tiru News

• Robert E. Conboyt passed away on December 21,
  2023.
  Robert was an EN2(SS) serverd on Tiru from 7/52 - 11/53. There are no details on his passing.
  
  
• Michael A. Koon passed away on December 5,
  2023.
  Michael serverd on Tiru from 5/66-3/67. His passing was the result of complications associated with COVID and heart disease.
  
  
• From John Ulrich - I learned our Westpac trip in 1966, that stopped in Guam on 11/24 for a few hours and because Guam has been added to contamination sites, we were presumptively contaminated by Agent Orange. Go to tiru news section for John's complete leter.
  
  Additional Information from John on Agent Orange exposure: Note Tiru 1966 visit. Big deal for anyone with illnesses caused by Agent Orange on VA list. You will get benefits if you file clam with VA based on new PACT Act.
  

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