Gerhard Klann FOIA Navy records

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

The Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) for Gerhard Klann including Form DD-214, all Fitness Report forms NAVPERS 1610/2, NAVPERS forms 1610/1, Enlisted performance evaluation reports, administrative remarks, Cumulative Record of Training (NAVPERS Form 5300/16), history of assignments NAVPERS 1070/605, dates of promotions, Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4, all military decoration and full award citations, all military education/training courses, military service number.

Mr Gerhard Klann served in the US Navy as enlisted servicemember, birth date May 5, 1945. date deceased October 15, 2018. Approximate service dates 1967 to unknown, active duty. claimed numerous awards including Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Vietnam Campaign medal, navy achievement medal, Navy good conduct medal, Navy Expert Rifleman Medal and other decorations. Specifically request copy of history of assignments NAVPERS form 1070/605, all Navy Training History NAVPERS form 601-4 forms, copy of all individual award citations. Please redact any sensitive information protected by Privacy Act of 1974.
NPRC search unable to locate the OMPF file, advised to contact Navy Personnel Command for information such as military service number or NPRC registry # or social security number.
reference obituary http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/butlereagle/obituary.aspx?n=gerhard-klann&pid=190765322&fhid=9722
Please note: I represent general public and thus do not know the military service number. I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Eric Bradley

Hello,
Please cancel FOIA request DON-NAVY-2019-003830. Requested information/records received by NPRC and provided by third party.
no further action needed by Navy Personnel Command FOIA. Best Regards

Gerhard Klann. Born May 5, 1945, Gifhorn Germany. Enlisted US Navy in 1964. Completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL ( BUD/S ) Training class 39, 04 Nov 1966 at Naval Special Warfare Center, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Qualified Navy Enlisted Classification NEC 5321 Underwater Demolition Team Swimmer, NEC 5326 Combatant Swimmer (SEAL), Navy SEAL. Completed deployments to Republic of South Vietnam from 1967-1971. Service with Underwater Demolition Team Eleven UDT11, Underwater Demolition Team Twelve UDT12, SEAL TEAM ONE, SEAL TEAM TWO, SEAL TEAM SIX PLANKOWNER, NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE DEVELOPMENT GROUP, Naval Special Warfare Unit TWO-Machrihanish, Scotland. Chief Petty Officer. Retired October 1989. Awards/Badges include Bronze Star Medal with Combat V, Legion of Merit with Combat V, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Award, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions) with palm and frame, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 1960- device, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross), Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Expert Rifleman Medal, Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Special Warfare Insignia, Naval Parachutist Badge.

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GERHARD KLANN
Enlisted in the US Navy Sept 1965. Completed BASIC UNDERWATER DEMOLITION/SEAL TRAINING CLASS 39, 4 NOVEMBER 1966 Coronado, CA. Qualified Navy Enlisted Classification NEC 5321 Underwater Demolition Team Swimmer, NEC 5326 Combatant Swimmer (SEAL), Navy SEAL. Service with Underwater Demolition Team Eleven UDT11 1966 to 1967, volunteered for SEAL TEAM ONE ST-1 1967 to 1972. Deployment to Republic of Vietnam Bravo Platoon Detachment Golf 10Dec1967 to 3Jun1968 and 2nd tour Delta Platoon Detachment Golf January 1969 to July 1969. Assigned to NRD NAVAL RECRUITING DISCTRICT PITTSBURGH 1972 to 1973, Underwater Demolition Team Twelve UDT-12 25Dec1973 to 7Nov1975, NAVPHIBSCOL Coronado 4Dec1975 to 7Jan1977, SEAL TEAM TWO ST-2 25July1977 to 26Sept1980, SEAL TEAM SIX PLANKOWNER ST-6 31Oct1980 to 16Aug1982, NAVCOASTSYSCEN 8SEPT82 TO 15Aug1984. DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE DLI 5Sept84 to 2May1985, NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE UNIT TWO NSWU2 UK 4Jun1985 to 16Jan1987, SPECIAL BOAT UNIT 22 SBU22 29Jan1987 to 31Dec1989. Retired from Active Duty 31 December 1989. Awards/Decorations include Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat V Device, Legion of Merit w/ Combat V Device, Navy Commendation Medal w/ two Gold Stars and Combat V Device, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation w/Bronze 3/16 Service Star, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal w/ three Bronze 3/16 Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Civil Actions) with palm and frame, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 1960- device, Navy Expert Rifleman Medal, Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal, Special Warfare Insignia, Naval Parachutist Badge.

Bravo Platoon, SEAL Team ONE, Detachment Golf
10 Dec 67 - 3 Jun 68 Nha be, Rung Sat Secret Zone, Vietnam
Ba Xuyen Province Chau Doc Province
LT Bruce Van Heertum OIC
WO1 David R Casey WIA
HMC Leroy C. Blackburn 8492 SOT SOT Special Operations Technician
CM3 Leonard B. Scott
GMG2 Steve Jewett
Coy W. Payne WIA shot in shoulder
ENFN Lou Hyatt
Thomas McHugh Radioman
*SN Roy B Keith BUD/S 39W udt11 KIA 11Jan68
EM Louis Lou DiCroce
AO3 Gerhard Klann BUD/S class 039W pointman
*SN Frank G. Antone KIA 23Dec67
hit by gunfire Shot in the neck
MM1 Martin Replacement
John F. Luksik Jr.

Delta Platoon, SEAL Team ONE, Detachment Golf
9 Jan 69 - 20 Jul 69 Cam Ranh Bay
Nam Cam forest Thau Phu Secret Zone
Kien Hoa Province, Vietnam
LT Timothy Wettack Squad Alfa
Patrick Michael O`Meara
Phillip L Martin "Moki" ~3rd tour
James Raymond Gore BUD/S 44W
Frank Willis
Dwight Dee Daigle 3rd tour Pointman
Richard John Solano BUD/S Class 44W
LTJG Joseph Robert Kerrey Squad Bravo
WIA Medevac shot in leg 14Mar69 Medal of Honor
LTJG Joseph Quincannon replaced J kerrey
Michael Ambrose 2nd tour BSM V
Gerhard Klann 2nd tour
William Tucker
Gene E Peterson
Richard Dwight Knepper
HM Lloyd Schrier Silver Star Medal 8492 SOT Special Operations Technician

Presidential Unit Citation Announcement of Award to SEAL Team One, United States Navy. March 18, 1971
The President today awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to SEAL Team One, a subordinate unit of the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Vietnam, for extraordinary achievement while participating in combat operations in Southeast Asia in support of United States national policy during the period 22 January 1968 to 20 May 1969. SEAL Team One was cited for its outstanding performance of duty while carrying out its mission of conducting unconventional warfare and special operations in and from restricted waters, rivers, and canals of the Republic of Vietnam. During the period of this award, SEAL Team One had three detachments operating: one based at the Naval Support Detachment, Binh Thuy, one assigned to U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, and the other located in Danang. SEAL Team One employed small unit tactics, operating principally at night, utilizing helicopters, small boats, or whatever type vehicle best suited the specific operation at hand. Carrying the fight into some of the enemy's most secluded and in the past, safe havens, the personnel of SEAL Team One inflicted significant damage on the supplies, bases and morale of hos tile forces. Operating in remote areas, frequently removed from all allied support, SEAL Team One personnel provided a vital contribution to the success of the free world forces in Southeast Asia.

The citation follows: By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States and as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, I have today awarded
THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION (NAVY)
FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM TO
SEAL TEAM ONE
For extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of duty from 22 January 1968 to 20 May 1969 in connection with counterinsurgency operations against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. Operating under the most trying and rigorous of warfare environments, invariably within enemy territory and virtually without communication or support from other allied forces, the various small detachments of SEAL Team ONE consistently demonstrated outstanding courage, teamwork, and resourcefulness in carrying out over 350 extremely hazardous combat missions, including combat area sweeps, demolition raids, search and seizures, and interdiction of lines of communications and supply routes. These actions resulted in the infliction of heavy casualties upon enemy forces, the severance of enemy lines of communications, the capture or destruction of large quantities of ammunition and Supplies, the collection of vitally important intelligence data, and the destruction of numerous enemy sampans, junks, and fortifications. The significant record of accomplishment achieved by SEAL Team ONE attests to the bravery, professionalism, esprit de corps, and dedication of the individual officers and men of this unique combat unit. Their exemplary and inspiring performance of duty contributed substantially to the overall United States effort in the Republic of Vietnam, reflected great credit upon them selves, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.