Vietnam war in-country hand embroidered patch measures 3" in diameter, used condition. A valuable addition to your collection of Vietnam war memorabilia items.

PBR-14 was a Patrol Boat, River (PBR) used by the United States Navy during the Vietnam War as part of Task Force 116, also known as "Operation Game Warden." Here are some key points about PBR-14 and its role in Task Force 116:

1. Patrol Boat, River (PBR): PBRs were small, fast patrol boats used by the U.S. Navy to patrol the inland waterways of Vietnam, particularly the Mekong Delta region. They were heavily armed and capable of operating in shallow waters.

2. Task Force 116 - Operation Game Warden: Task Force 116, also known as Operation Game Warden, was established in 1965 with the primary mission of interdicting and preventing the movement of enemy personnel and supplies via inland waterways in South Vietnam. This included conducting patrols, ambushes, and reconnaissance missions along rivers and canals.

3. PBR-14: PBR-14 was one of the many PBRs used by Task Force 116 during the Vietnam War. These boats were crewed by U.S. Navy sailors and often operated in pairs or small groups to provide mutual support and firepower.

4. Role: PBR-14, like other boats in Task Force 116, played a crucial role in patrolling the waterways of the Mekong Delta to deny enemy forces the use of these routes for transportation and resupply. They conducted patrols to search for and engage enemy forces, prevent ambushes on friendly units, and gather intelligence.

5. Armament: PBR-14 was typically armed with heavy machine guns, such as the .50 caliber M2 Browning machine gun and the M60 machine gun, as well as grenade launchers and rifles. These weapons were used to engage enemy forces encountered along the riverbanks and in ambushes.

6. Supporting Operations: In addition to their primary role in Operation Game Warden, PBRs like PBR-14 also supported other U.S. and allied operations in the Mekong Delta, including providing fire support for ground troops, conducting medical evacuations, and assisting in search and rescue missions.

7. Legacy: The efforts of Task Force 116, including the actions of PBR crews like those on PBR-14, contributed significantly to the overall U.S. and allied efforts in Vietnam. Their operations helped disrupt enemy logistics and supply lines, deny safe havens to insurgent forces, and provide security for friendly forces operating in the region.