McCormic was our medic (great guy). I am just looking for pieces of him in all the story's I remember. After retiring from the Army..He returned to his hometown of Natchez,Ms July 09,2001 after a long battle with cancer caused by complications of "Agent Orange", He died. Weve got you covered. I have no idea what happened to any records that they might have established. I know it's a shot in the dark but I was hoping somebody might have known him or Thomas. Maybe you can find something more about your fathers service time. https://bestgoodcaptions.com/photo-dump-captions-for-in THANK YOU FOT YOUR SERVICE. Does anyone know of any reunion sites for above unit. Ronnie baucom and another guy moved about 40 ft away and lay down a small hump in ground as side of airstrip. Welcome sargent watts, Question did mg wares chopper burn after being shot down. I am curious if there is any truth to this story. The first time I walked into the em club at di an I was amazed. I want my seniors, many of whom voted for the first time this year, to appreciate their freedoms, as well as discover the meaning of duty, honor, and patriotism. Sign up to Plann to drag and drop your posts (and stories) to see which ones look the best! Thank you so much for this page. Dave, Your gallery is an outstanding tribute to all of us who served and a reminder of the pain felt in both countries. have him contact Tom Nielsen. KIA on 04-11-66. Best RA officer I served with. I told my crew to stay back a distance in case I walked into something. Writting a book to honor my areas vietnam KIAs Anyone remember PFC David Freestone, a Medic with HHC 2/28 KIA on 8/27/69. When my husband returned from Vietnam in 1969, we were walking down Main Street in our hometown, when all of a sudden, he threw me to the ground and fell on top of me. I would dearly love to hear from any of these men, especially Sp 4 Hill (meat) who saved my life from a sniper in a tree while I was placing out my claymore one evening while leaving my rifle back at our foxhole. It took me 3 or 4 months to move from ammo bearer to assistant gunner. I lost all my Pics in a pack that was taking away by Chanook @ Operation Billings because someone said I was KIA. As the fighting stop, Allen and myself volunteer to leave our perimeter because the helicopters dropped the co. Britt Taylor Collins, U.S. Army Reserve Ambassador, Georgia, Great gallery great pics, and thank you, very much, for your service, Wow. BZ BZ BZ, I was a Crusader pilot off the aircraft carrier Hancock back then. when we ( bde hq) got it was pretty much over. Unedited but all the pictures are fine because the photo Visual Planner and Scheduling App for Instagram, FREE Copywriting Guide: How To Write Epic Captions, Even If Youre Not A Writer. Scout pilot his story is about what he observed flying over fsb gela may 13 1969. I look forward to hearing from you.. Joe's girl, Cindy. Div. clearing house from 1966-1967. It is very important to share your story. I was fortunate enough to be picked up at Fire support base doc the morning after a ground attack. I noticed your tracks had no armor, I thought we all had that. Lai Khe, 3rd Brigade Ammo Dump, 22 Dec. '67: 1st Division Chapel: Lai Khe post office: Vietnam War Flying Ace: Litter Jeep: Flight line at Tan Son Nhut AFB: Vung Tau: Chieu Hoi pass: Chieu Hoi back: Nguyen Charlie: Chris Noel "Girls say YES . This buds for you. I remember when we got the word about what happened to the Black Lions, and on Oct. 20 our company was sent to search the battle ground for missing men, weapons etc. He never talked about it but I did know he was with Big Red One and left as a SGT. If anyone out there rememebers pleas eamil me. I was also Captain Richard P. Mumford RTO(the Lt's replacement)BT1! Turquoise topographic nesting bowls by artist Kate Tremel. You have a fantastic memory and are very well written. And the next time we hit the thunders. was it mitchell. his Army uneform thay even took his comback boots. Now you can know where the RV dump Stations are while traveling with a e-book. Boys were pumping token coins in as fast as possible. Thank you very much for sharing and for your service. I asked you to take dog and go back down. Thank you for serving. I would like to invite you to view my visit. You may be interested in these other cities/towns that are nearby Ann Arbor Michigan ('as-the-crow-fly's') for RV dump stations: Ypsilanti MI (6 miles / 10 kms), Saline MI (7 miles / 12 kms), Dexter MI (9 miles / 14 kms), Canton MI (13 miles / 21 kms), Milan MI (13 miles / 21 kms), South Lyon MI (13 miles / 22 kms), Belleville MI (14 miles / 22 kms), Chelsea MI (15 miles / 24 kms), Plymouth MI (15 miles / 24 kms), Northville MI (17 miles / 27 kms), Pinckney MI (17 miles / 27 kms), Westland MI (17 miles / 28 kms), New Hudson MI (17 miles / 28 kms), Wayne MI (18 miles / 28 kms), Brighton MI (18 miles / 29 kms), Romulus MI (19 miles / 31 kms), Novi MI (19 miles / 31 kms). Great pictures,I can feel the red dust all over again. Couldn't say it was a lot of fun. Great gallery my father served in 67-68. Please contact with any information on Sgt. The year has finally come to an end. This buds for you little joe ,Kia sept 13 1968. Great collection of images and memories. My mom has passed away so I have lil info of my dad if anyone knows anything please contact me 7789976162 my brothers are Pham van Minh and Pham van thuan. Dave. I was a infantry lt who had been on line 6+monthsn .ever saw anything like it. Will check back on this site in a few days. was at Lai Khe from 1967 to 1968 was the medic for D bat 8/6 Arty where are all the guys who was there when I was . He was wounded in 1968, a head injury, and came home that summer, only to return for another tour in 69-70. Our soldiers were never thanked enough for their service in this war. 2021 . Please let me know if you remember him, thank you, I served in Vietnam from March 3rd 1968 to Febuary 24th 1969.Landed at Bien Hoa sent to Lai Khe for two weeks then sent to Camp Dian and servrd with Company B 1st Engr.Bn,1st Inf.Div.Like to talk to anyone who served there at that time.Thanks Much, guest looking for info I was in 427th med company amb in 67 and 68 in need to know if anyone can remember if we landed in vietman and picked up injured or if you can connect me to another member of the 427th at that time, jan 67 aug 67 attached to 1st 16th inf as an RTO for FO, 242 k sept 67 to dec 68, rto with MACV team in Ben Cat. A little sister time is good for the soul. There was a Commander who was killed while in a helicopter overlooking the battle. You must have been at an loc when the mortar attack kia little joe from philly. You should be very proud of your service and this great gallery. Great pics my friend n vet.I was in 701st maintenance in quanloi and phoucvihnn,also a mechanic and transport specialist and parts expeditor in Big Red One aug 67 to aug 68.I rode in helicopters next to gunners delivering starlight scopes all around the area there.Our hootch was named Sams Place if anyone remembers Harry.I had some great friends there too,one was Gary Earnhartt or Earnhard from Dayton Ohio,lost tract of him since Vietnam.Love the pics man,thanks. Tis the season to sparkle. It was an experience I'll never forget. The veterans say they have no record of him being there but they acknowledge he was in Germany during this time. Make everyone laugh with a Christmas joke or pun. )Let me say no more..I do not have to say ANYTHING..I do NOT want this to be a COACHED thing..If YOU were there OR know someone that was 2/18th Bravo that RECALLS.DUCK.. The sound is made by the holes drilled into the fins. Medic 2/2 1St Div Recon platoon 2/67 to 2/68 many of the pictures you have displayed I was there. I expect many viewers of this gallery will remember the special turbulent time, many memories have been conveyed here thank you for this gallery I will return many times. Also spent very limited time in Loc Ninh, An Loc, Quan Loi. Served with 1st of the 18th for 35 days !! The weight was staggering by I could use it all at different. Or anyone that knows Doc Keane. Cpt umstodt was Kia. Instead of a standard research paper, my students conduct authentic research as an extension of the novel The Things They Carried by Tim OBrien, which is a novel about Viet Nam. Was in a hutch with david groves,- and Richard or Robert burton, don't remember much more any one their at tha time , would like to here from you. 65. Powerful gallery. Thank you so much. Great job! To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Don Basham please contact me at tammor1966@gmail.com, Hi! I will always be in great debt. But learning much. 18th Inf. These short photo dump captions should be just what youre looking for. Major key was a lt. His main base was lai khe 67/68. U were leaving for r n r and I just returned from Bangkock . This is a real treasure of a gallery,,, Thank you for sharing,,. That was my mos specialist in destruction. He stated we were not needed. He was known to have worked in the field post office over there. "position": 2, Looking for anyone who might have information (other than The Virtual Wall) on Gary Ernst. I was with Bravo co 2/2 from Feb 67 to July 67. Lt sees the ruckus walks over and says that's a two step you should have been messing with the snake. I would like to post it here if I could figure out how. I'm lucky to have one military picture of him where it says 'Raleigh 1968' the year I was born, so extra special. bobby ward in vietnam. Thank all my buddies for saving my life. 2/28 was out manned and out gunned. The firing lanes of hobo woods. Will never forget the day Tommy Duttro (my friend and hootchmate when were in LaiKhe) and Cpt K were killed! I was with 2/28, C Co and HHC medic, 8/66 - 8/67. God bless all those who served. Cordoning a village. I like hanging with you. [blue spadders] base camp for both assignments was lai khe. Thanks to Dr. Brody in Reno, through holistic medicines, he survived the prostate cancer when only give 4yrs. I am looking for my grandfather, I have little information about him. I was with 6th psyops bn.bien hoa,November 68 to September 69.This is a great up to date site and I'm glad to see former soldiers keeping the memory's Alive!For sure the Vietnam War was history and we were fortunate enough to come home and keep it alive,so are fellow colleagues. Thanks for the service. it was a carbon copy. We did not blame the 7th Cav at Little Big Horn. Mike was originally from Douglas, Arizona. Because he died so quickly, 13 days after finding he had cancer, and he had moved to San Diego, CA from Michigan we never got to see any of his pictures from Vietnam. The only thing I remember was I would never go back to drag that memory back. Were all like snowflakes, all different in our own beautiful way. Push forward and keep my head down. ANN ARBOR Local artist Kate Tremel is opening her home studio on Dec. 10-11 for the 13th Annual Artists Holiday Studio Sale. Was with ACo 1st platoon 2nd squad 2nd Btn 28th Inf 1st Inf Div in 1969,did search and destroy by day and ambush by night,had two Hero`s KIA with me on 09 September 1969,i was severly wounded and sent to a hospitol in japan for 36 days and back to the world.Was with Ward Anderson and another Vietnam Vet David McAlester, David lives in Ma and i finally learned after talking with him what happened that night about 2:30 AM , said the vc walked in 6 morters and he was glad cause number 7 would have landed on him,then they opened up with ak47`s.They almost shot the dustoff down when we left.Worked out of fsb Mahone on thunder road, and the michelin plantation and the black virgin mountain are unforgetable memories.We lost so many young in that horrible war, i was 18 when i arrived and it never leaves me . My favorite color is Christmas lights. B,Btry 3/34th Arty. I thought what a life these people lived. Any LRRPs, LRPs or Rangers who served in our unit (or any other Big Red One Brothers or others) check out our website and/or make contact via "F52I75.com" webmaster. He had less than 30 days remaining and asked to work with the cooks. At Christmas, all roads lead home. Marjorie Holmes. I realize they were using the airstrip as a reference point re entering vietnam airspace. That's for the memories. You can choose any of these and use them to show off your holiday post on Insta. If you are having these problems good luck to you and if i can help contact me. Summer means beaches to me. My dad went through the war back in 66 to 69 and he never talks much about it. He was listed as KIA on June 17, 1967 in Phuoc Long Province. He was in Vietnam from june66-june67. Were just like a bunch of candy canes: sweet and slightly twisted, Im only a morning person on December 25th, Todays to-do list: snuggle up by the tree with a mug of hot cocoa, Its starting to feel a lot like Christmas. Wish I knew of a lawyer or any watchdog agencies that oversee the "practices" of such vital and important programs such as this. And incredibly moving gallery and a fitting tribute to those who served. I can't think of any better Christmas gift to him then to find some of his brothers that served in his unit or with him and you all reunite; as I don't know how long he has. into the "Rubber"long day with 62 to follow. looking for Daniel ( middle name Hall) last name unknown served with SP5 unit 1968 1972 in vietnam.possible swedish ancestry. Peace bro. Message to Bob Johnson about your brother Ken Johnson. Thank you for your Service and your sacrifices. A day I will never forget. He was WIA Sept 1968. Merry Christmas sgt. From Buttonwillow California. Moments captured circa yesterday. I would love to find any pictures of him. THANKS FOR THE HARD WORK AND MEMORIES. He is very ill now, and I thought it would be nice to locate someone who served with him. Most of our missions we never knew anything unless you happened to hear radio. It is what it is. . The rest of you were at other end of air strip at the Buddhist temple. Im looking for the Buck SGT from Pouch Vinh 1967---Him and i went up our communication tower to call in enemy mortar fire.I was with the 595th sig co. white platoon.we were awarded the bronze star with a device.and long storyHope he can read this message my email is stmolina@msn.commy name is tony molina or anthony molina.I forget who was the base commander at the time for Pouch Vinh..Hope someone can find him for me-Thank You. They CHANGED my Campaighn Medal w four bronze stars to a SERVICE medal w four bronze stars. },{ Highway 13 (Thunder Road) to An Loc, Loc Nihn, and Hello NVA. All you need to do is type in saigon42503 and watch the videos. I had been informed of this duty by a note attached to my cot at 2 AM the morning of departure from Ben Hoa. Would like to hear from comrads I served with in 1966-1967, I am looking for David Randell was in vietnam at tan sun air base at Davis Station 509th RR group 1967-1968. A book has been written by several of the men about our time in Viet Nam, especially Loc Ninh. To my knowledge he has no living relatives but I would like to find out more about him. Your memory is better than most that served in Vietnam. I servered in An Loc & Quan Loi at the Post Exchange as the Sgt. We lost a dental officer when the chopper was shot down. I was one of 3 1Lts asst s-3. I was in Charlie Co. 1/18th 1st. Great gallery. As he left I suggested to the rest let's use sticks to move those things. and if any one is going through the same as my father, not being recognized, please speak out and write a post. Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard, or too sad when youve got a Christmas tree in the living room. Nora Roberts, 60. Thank you! He was lt on tracks. The loch landed and the pilot walked to the wire and called my name out. Cali's lament. I was the 79 man M-60 thinking the i had the M-14 at one time .Sgt Blue Cpt Barthalamew(sp) was in charge at the CP. Filed out of ndp at bandit hill towards a yard village a few clicks away . He was injured in a mortar attack at his base camp which I donot know the neame of on March 13, 1976. He was in the 1st Infantry unit Echo228. God bless AMERICA, heaven on earth. My cousin passed away yesterday from cancer. And I was at the second battle of Loc Nihn that took place on 29 October. Never-ending rows of names. They list all of the leaders for the month, where they were, promotions, "intelligence", number of enemy contacts and detainees, and of course numbers of KIA and WIA. Funny Beach Holiday Captions for Instagram. . Hi Dave-thanks for the memories! I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. Charles Dickens. September Friday 13 1968. This is a great gallery. Different unit, same stuff. He is not doing well and having contact with anyone who served with him would be the best medicine he could receive. a spec-4 with the 121st sig. What an unbelievable tribute to our comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who served along side of them. Good report on a big fight. This was a few months prior to my arrival in Aug. 68. I was with the engineers in the rubber plantation from Dec. 67 to Dec. 68 - someone told me we were the 1st of the 1st, I'm not sure. Long. Great photos! I'm proud of my air assault medal. You have created a truly inspirational gallery that reminds us of a time in our hisory that we should not forget no matter how unpopular the event has become. I was a ZULU radio operater for HHC. There are some things that are beyond imagination, and being in a war is perhaps one of these. Seven were med-evaded all except Bunce and I. Lee. yOU PROBABLY WOULD BETTER OFF CONTACTING pERSONELL IN ST. LOUIS AND REQUEST YOUR RECORDS FROM WHEN YOU ATTENDED BASIC AND WHEN YOU WERE DISCHARGED.I hope this helps. Hi. To the person looking for Craig Frye. I told them when the shooting starts to catch up to me fast but stay under cover as moving up trail. I have sorted a list of the most popular captions for family holidays. Privacy Policy Welcome home. We then boarded choppers and headed to quan loi. I have a friend who was in Viet Nam and has some very good pictures that i would like to share. Message to Charles Reis: My dear friend in VA residential facility due to still having problems from injuries Vietnam. An excellent graphic document. Anytime, anywhere, across your devices. We will also never forget what happens when a nation abandons her soldiers. All that was left to tell their stories were their bodies and empty shell casings. He is an African American soldier and his name is Don L McNare (or McNair) his gf in Vietnam name is Mung Nguyen ( my grandmother ) and his daughter name is Vui Nguyen. Most of our big losses were loc ninh September 13 1968. I especially enjoyed the shot of Vung Tau.memories. He was working in the engineering field and was an aircraft mechanic. I would appreciate it greatly if you could contact me on this issue. I found out the Friday before Memorial Day this year and I have been trying to find more information about him. We flew out in that little Ferrari . An amazing gallery. The lifeguard at the base swimming pool Dian or phu loi. He was a Training NCO. was attached to 1st bn 16th inf as an RTO for an FO till oct 67 then went to Ben Cat again as an RTO. I am the spouse to retired MSgt Daniel Toloso, USAF 65-87. Great pictures, I am searching for anyone who served in the 4.2 inch mortar platoon, Headquarters Co. 2nd Battalion 28th Infantry 3rd Brigade First Infantry Div. Anyone from here remember a Ronald M Adams? Proudly served in 41st Scout Dog Platoon July 67-Feb 68; then volunteered for and served on Team Wildcat 2, F Co./52nd Inf. Great gallery, really interesting for me! 89. Three weeks later my cousin who was in the same battalion was shot up, came home and is a grandfather now. We went into the village checking identification . He was a very educated man. I have a lot that i am grateful and thankful forbecasue of him.My email address is koakiba47@gmail.com. Lai khe this buds for you black lion happy new year. Bob. Looking for pictures of Cco 1/506 1968 I was a Forward Observer from 67-69 my name is Sgt. I was a medic with charlie co 1/18th from Jan 67 to Jan 68. The lizards were heals by a noose around neck. Mike Arias was an RTO with Alpha Co. when they ran into a reinforced VC regiment, beginning the Battle of Ong Thanh. Dave- Although I was born in 1964 I remember alot because my stepfather spent two tours there in the USAF. Copyright 2022 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. Thanks Dave. do you remember the guys name who's legs was saved ? Anyone with info, please help. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Dave I was is the 2nd Bn 2nd Inf in 67/68 I was in the Four platoon on track 242 and FO for the line platoons. M y name is Nelson Asport I was with D comp.1st of the 28Reg.69 t0 70 I'm looking for some of my friends. Thanks for also remembering those KIA, and especially those medics who just didn't know when to quit. From about April, 1968 to August,1968 I was Forward Observer Asst to Lt. Charles Smith Forward Observer of Alpha Co. 2/28. Rip, to dave berry: the batte at ong tranh was a disaster! It is James H Taylor Memorial. It would be great to know your alive. Wishing you all the joy and happiness on this Thanksgiving holiday. Anyone with information please contact me at nypauliegirl@yahoo.co. Anyway they sent half of us up to Loc Ninh and the other half stayed in Quan Loi. If you can forward my email address to him it would really be appreciated. Im just grateful that I am glad to see that he made it back. Was stationed in Lai Khe Feb 67- Mar 68. Didn't know what else to say. I met major key at Anaheim vet center. but he fought the battle with the courage he had fought in the Vietnam War. on point. You laughed and said as you turned around I'm too short for that shit. Consider this photo my Christmas card to all of you. Great pictures and lots of memories, especially the few pictures of Lai Khe. Studying Vietnam and was wondering if anyone knew my Uncle, Thomas R Fahey. They lived off our scraps. Your commentary is very useful in helping us understand the story behind the images. It brings back vivid memories even aromas and sensations. After a few times of being extracted just in time . A priceless collection of photos. I figured it was someone in squad messing with cherry boy. None of you are forgotten. Weve got your back, bestie. Something about his actions. Was in Vietnam Nov. 1967/1968. I hope that you have been able to share your stories with your family. Greatly appreciate. "position": 4, These will really come in handy on my final project for class. Doc Reynolds, i read your site where you spoke about the mess hall artillery hit. "A photo dump a day keeps the bad vibes away." Living and not. So sit back and relax as I bring out this list of best holiday captions with friends for your Instagram feed. AND SON. They were both in A Co 1/28. Powerful images. I do not know his name except it possibly starts with S and is a short name. If you are talking about my uncle, Craig W. Frye, of Leet, West Virginia, who was in 1st Cav in 1968-1969. God bless. So I went on a mission with people I didn't know. He lived in NY after and died in November 2009. He never talked about what he went through in Vietnam, but he came home a changed man in many, many ways. CPT {Doc) Jack Coyer,SP5 Joe Passilla,SP4 Warren Vance and PFC Chuck Roman served together in 1968 on the APC. I am looking for my father. But struggling to post the moments you captured during the holiday with your closed ones. Excellent documentary. Thanks, my e-mail is mrsmelissawilson1986@gmail.com. Thanks a lot, Joe. My thanks to my homie from Newport Beach ca. !ANY infomation is welcome!!! I was a forward observer with Alpha Co. 2/28th in 1968. In remembrance. My father was sent to Vietnam for a year, I think from '70-'71. I thought someone was firing rockets at me. Your gallery was outstanding!! I'm pleased to be able to share it with those who have an interest in the people and events of that time. In the upcoming year, may you soar even higher and fulfil all your dreams. May you spend this day with peace, love and joy that your heart could ever desire to have. I relive that day in my dreams everyday!! You said the bodies were handed off to bravo company. Everyone who served in Vietnam are heros! I have a number of images I will upload in the next couple of days, was there in 66 with A2/2 1st plt we were stright legs left in dec 66 befor they went mec. Sir u were with bad company. u let me crash out at pool area. Your contribution is more than a donation. Meguil "Mike" Ramos. Above the fire base Lorraine Truck stopped what sounded too close. Medic 1st division 2 bat. Don't do "Welcome Homes" anymore, but glad you made it. Your experiences were considerably more difficult than mine and I salute you and all your colleagues for their service to their country just as we now do for all the troops in the mid-East and elsewhere. at vananh.bilynsky@yahoo.com, Am looking for anyone from the Big Red One 1st Battalion, 18 Infantry Division, base camp DiAn between June 7, 1967-June 8, 1968. I look forward to hearing from you. U were a good guy ford. Love the people! The Pics stir up the emotions and memories of a time we will never forget. I am his son. OH! Trying to locate medics that served with B.Co. A photo dump a day keeps the bad vibes away. What a shame. Wasn't Di An a great place,seemed so green and quiet. Thank you for sharing, and for making these images public. Me, an intellectual: Santa told Mommy he wants wine this year. JAMES G. COLLINS HE WAS WITH COMPANY C 1ST. i was in nam nov66 to april 69 , with 1st bn 16th inf from jan 67 to sep 67 then to ben cat as an advisor dec 68, worked in Lai Khe for 3 months and went home sgtv68@aol.com. He graduated from the Advanced Chemical School at Fort McLellan in June of 1965. The m60 was important to the platoon as it put out a lot of fire power. There is NO shame by any member of A or D companies nor any on the unit. Met him only once in my life. Did anyone of you knows Jay Marvin Martin he was a SP5 and was in Vietnam war. all the pictures and movies have been lost but are still out there. Even the name Cpt Jim Blackwell is recalled for this battle, though I know a captain of that same name died in Ong Tranh 1967.If anyone can help me with clarifying all of this I would greatly appreciate it. Love this commentary on Lai Khe. His name is John David Young. Mostly when you came in fof us it was hot and you took rounds. I have pic of ville I was in at end of sept 68 battle of an loc recon was wiped out except red feather. My brother served in the 101st Airborne, D company 506th infantry 1st battalion , he was killed 18 Feb 1968 after just 6 weeks in country. Extraordinary photos,well documented and a historical reflection. DAVID RANKIN WAS THE DRIVER OF ALPHA ONE THE COMPANY DEUCE AND A HALF REMBER HAULING WHAT WAS LEFT BACK TO CO. AREA SAD SAD. I salute you and the others from both countries, who fought for what they believed for the liberty of a people. I love you all like my father. There are many more but i may have left out because of the years gone bye. Fear not! Mature please please contact me @ p.mature@yahoo.com. To l 5 Wardell . Dave berry specialist in the boonies first. Please let me know if anyone knows him. Watch popular content from the following creators: Anastazia(@stazzylicious), Anastazia(@stazzylicious), When told to walk point carrying the 60 was a position I took a few times. Doc Berry. Dave, great photos ..brought back alot of memories..good and badbut mostly good ones of good buddies. All this feels like when i was told im pointman on long range recon up the mountain of loc ninh. Also it would be nice if each unit, at least Division had a post like so you wouldn't have to read so much to find your unit. If you knew him please contact me. May all your days be merry and bright. Left for his Tour of duty in Vietnam Feb 1967. I read on sgt hacks scrap book . His name was Larry Wilcocks, you may remember him from the show Chips. He was a Viet Nam vet, his girfriend name TC (my mom). What did one ornament say to another? please contact me. Thank you for any help you can give me. THANKS for sharing your memories and pictures of your fallen comrades and friends.your country should be proud of such men.respect respect respect. They had . I was in Lai khe 1969-1970 with the 701maint. The last time I saw him was in early 70's or late 60's at a hospital in Walla Walla Wa.If you have any info. I moved l p position at air strip we were being probed just after dark . Nasty. Aug 67-68 My most vivid memory of Vietnam was Oct.17 we were at Caisson III N. we were in the 10M track monitoring radios when the Black Lions made contact. I was deeply touched when I visited the Vietnam War memorial in DC. Tell me you love life, without telling me you love life. Sanidumps.com is not affiliated in any way with any place/location listed on this site. And niece to Frank Delano Rhodes, USMC 3rd Marine Division, 1st AM TRACT Co. B. Despite the Brass' comments; the Bn. As BOB HOPE would say Thanks for the memories. I am suprized more soldiers today don't show there photos from mid eastern. I had the radio down pat!! We searched private homes and I felt a guilt for that . Your grandfather served and fought valiantly, including the Battle of Ong Thanh. I was met by a LT Colonel, the only person there, who had landed by helicopter. Please email me at ckolean@yahoo.com or you may call me at (616) 836-4795 MI. *Puts a selfie on top of the Christmas tree because Im a star*. Never new his last name. Black Lions fought in multiple major battles, including Loc Ninh in Nov. '67. As I pushed to the ground I saw two or three mortar rounds hit our old spot. Others in my platoon are Paul Dave Melhorn, Russell (Rusty)Lejene, John Venn, James (Stretch) Rene, John(Lurch)Durkin. But want to know if anyone served with him or knew him: Hi Dave my name is Lori Chamberlain I'm trying to find any photos or anything on my daddy PFC john Alan Chamberlain he was in the vet nam war .and was at camp Pendleton in boot camp.he was in the marines. If u want a couple pics. I can now say that after reading after action reports that colonel hopinski didn't know the 1 /28 had bravo Lima plt on his quarter horses circling the wagons. dian 4.2in. First, thank-you for your service to our country and to the brave men who fought, were wounded or mortally wounded in their efforts and sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Or no sweat. I was the Arty forward observer with Alpha Company 2/28 in 67 during Billings and numerous other operations prior to that campaign. WHAT did they tell Spheight family (kia sept.69 )I'm basically SICK of these LYING SO.'s. Came home and applied for hardship discharge to help run family business after father's heart attack. got hit, sent home!! This buds for you. And brother we lived through hell and no one knows what we all went through. I would never have seen these photos of the real conditions that you and your friends experienced and thank you for posting them. Mike platoon tried another approach and lost men. My mother says he didn't do anything much. Dave: Great album.I at the battle (one of them) with Delta Company, 1st/28th. "item": "https://www.plannthat.com/best-instagram-holiday-captions/#Start_Planning_your_holiday_photos" Youve snapped a billion photos but not sure which ones will actually look good in your grid? Speaking of agent orange . More information about the RV Dump Station location e-book. My mother said he never fought as all he did was draw maps and hand out supplies, but I got a letter that said he worked from 6 am to 6 pm and pulled guard duty every night sometime between 11:30 pm- 2:00 am. If anyone has any idea what the book was, or any possible suggestions please e-mail me at s52eyesblue@yahoo.com working on some genealogy. I remember the company commander and several others in the command section getting killed by a short round being fired line over us. I went back last year and didn't recognize anything. My travel ends; Now its time for a photo dump dear IG friends. Serving the RV community for over 16 years Manage and improve your online marketing. He saved my butt a few times. Thank, Dave. We called home." Voted. When printing events about combat situations and using yourself as reference you are opening yourself to scrutiny and possible attack. I retired as an 06 in 1993. looking for joseph sullivan from texas, town unknow, who served with "C" company 2nd/2nd 1st Inf Div, Lai Khe South Vietnam march 1967--march 1968, A lot of great pic I was the medic of the 8" bat at the south gate from 67 to 68 in Lai Khe I was known as Doc Boat. These 3 were enough to take down any in unit; our boys were some of the best and our C o. Cmdrs. Most friends think that shit never happened. thanks. I have heard stories that the VC unit that carried out this attack was led by a woman who carried a chrome plated AK-47. Phenomenal amount of work, but I can see it has been done with affection and respect. I was reading aloud to him, the info wiki had about Operation billings, at this time he gave me three namesCompany Commander Owens, Company Commander Waltzman, and one Lt Benjamin "Benny" Star, that at a later date went to recon, and at some point, lost his life. Every night VC attacked them but they always won as he put it. David Lagasse M.D. Long Binh, Ben Hoa, Song Dong Nai River and the rubber trees. Lost many friends that day. He used to lived or still living in Wyoming. I've been TRYING since 2009..to LOCATE B2/18th..I KNOW they are on this earthlike ME..not really intrested in this internet thing,being so YOUNG now..I can talk til next year about some incidences..i have many names of the 2/18th(B) WATERPLANT..Tu-Duc..Hwy 13.Di-anArvin School..the Pagoda's Bush sweeps..rubber plantation 1/4 cav SnoopyLRRP's.. ONLY "IF" YOU "recall" HOWARD "DUCK" AKINSPLEASE write ME a BUDDY LETTER..IF you have CONTACT with any other Vanguards have them to do the same. I am trying to find information on James D. Yerger. We arived in Lia Khe together. an all of 1968. god bless all you guys glad you made it home. I was with A Co. 2nd/2nd Dec. 66 - Dec. 67. A book written by a 1 I.d. Happy holidays! Great gallery Dave. Your pictures are fantastic, I know how much effort and time it takes to convert to digital. In 67/68 I was in London a British citizen and full of the 60s music and girls. This picture was in a American Legion Magazine many years ago. 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