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Name: Trudi Evans
Email: mtevans@netdoor.com
Date: 12/31/01
Please look at these pictures of James "Michael" Holmes and see if you have any info about him or the other guys in these photos -- http://www2.netdoor.com/~mtevans/military/michael.asp.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. He was a member of the Co. A, 2/501st, 101 Airborne, although he is not listed on this site. He was KIA on October 22, 1968 in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. Thank You, Trudi Evans
Name: Terry Stone
Email: gmstone@altamaha.net
Date: 12/28/01
I was in the 2/502 Charlie co. in Vietnam from 70-71. I would like to get in touch with anyone from my unit.
Email: Reception@ogparchitects.com
Date: 12/26/01
MY DAD WAS (SCREAMING EAGLES - 101ST ALPHA 501 AT FT. CAMPBELL KY. 1960 - 1963
). I AM TRYING TO LOCATE ANYBODY WHO WAS THERE THEN ??. HIS NAME IS "RALPH
EDWARD CRAWFORD" I AM TRYING TO SUPRIZE HIM WITH INFO OF HIS FRIENDS HE WOULD
LIKE TO SEE HOW EVERYONE IS DOING.. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT CJTAYLOR101@AOL.COM OR
RECEPTION @ OGPARCHITECTS.COM
THANK YOU JODI CRAWFORD / TAYLOR
Name: JOE LUDWICK RET. ARMY SSG.
Email: GijoeLudwick@home.com
Date: 12/24/01
Hope all of you have a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Ret. Army Ssg. Joe E. Ludwick E-mail: GijoeLudwick@home.com Webpage: http://members.home.net/gijoeludwick/12thhole.html
Email: Rrlbetts@aol.com
Date: 12/22/01
I took this picture of Mike Dorch and Tim Jones at the MACV Compound near Hue in
1968. Mike, Tim and I were all friends. Tim was the Bn. S-2 and I was Bn. S-3
RTO for LTC Tallman and LTC Heiter. Sam Estrada A/2/501 was also a good friend -
I took Sam home with me one week end when we were at Ft. Campbell, Ky. For all
you Alpha boys that wanted to get over on the lifers, we did it!!! Harry Flinner
and I stole Tallman's whiskey and drank it - and the best part was that we got
away with it!!!!!!! I sent two files - in case you get these guys mixed up,
Dorch has the blonde hair. If any body has Sam Estrada's address please let me
know because I promised him we would get together after the war.
Name: Dennis Kurtz
Email: dennis@wworld.com
Date: 12/19/99
Great Site! I served with 2nd/501st/81 mortar platoon, dec1967/dec1968. Would
like to hear from anyone out there who served with me or was in c/2/501 during
the same time period
Name: Tom Peacock
Email:
TPeacock@tracencapemay.uscg.mil
Date: 12/19/01
I spent my 1st nine months or so "in country" with D/2/506. Then some higher ups got the bright idea the some outfits might need some "experienced guys". Got transfered to A/2/501 with about 75 days to go. Lucky me! Just in time for F.B.Henderson and a few other bad places. Did get to Eagle Beach about 3 time for new replacements. Lots of water under the bridge since then. I'd like to thank those responsible for the web site.
Name: Steven Stymiest
Email: wizardnc@bellsouth.net
Date: 12/12/01
I am getting ready to start a campaign against a local business here in the Columbia area. The business is Maurice's Barbeque. This gentleman has been picketing the Wal-Mart store across the street from him because they did not want to sell his barbeque sauce, this was done during the Confederate flag problem. Now, he has decided to put up on billboards, as well as his web site, what he considers the proper way to fly the flags on one pole. He currently has all his stores flying the SC State Flag, the U.S. Flag and then the Confederate Flag. Per the U.S. Flag code, no flag or pennant shall be flown on the same halyard above the U. S. Flag. It has now been found that he has at least one billboard with the same flag sequence. Picture will be coming this afternoon.
As a veteran, I would like to see all veterans in the Columbia and in South Carolina let it be known that we will not support any business which disrespects the U. S. flag. I think myself and my partner are going to go to one of his stores this weekend, walk in like nothing is any different than it has been, fill out one of his comment cards, then let the manager know that we have decided to not eat there because of the way the flags are being flown. If enough veterans in the area are willing I would love to see a bunch of us get together in front of his main store or one of some of his other stores, and show our disapproval.
I will also be contacting the local television stations, as well as the local newspapers about this matter. Steven P. Stymiest USAF E-6 retired 803-534-4708
Name: Paul Jansky
Email: jans and trom@aol.com
Date: 12/6/01
Hi my name is Paul Jansky my brother Kevin Jansky was with the101 frist in Vietman from 12\69 to 12\70. he can,t remember what unit he was in all he remebers is he was in the D M Z some were. Iam asking any one to help me and him.
subject: From Vietnam Page
Email: R11d22p33@aol.com
Date: 12/4/01
Anyone out there from co.D 1/506 101st Ambl. that served from Jul 70 - Jul 71? Can't remember much! Some names like (spelling?), Hennisy,Cissineros,"Doc"Byrd,Kuykendall. I was a tall 6'4", skinny white guy named Robert Perkins! So if you can help my memory. Please E-mail!!!!
Name: Danny Straessle
Email: oklahomadanny@juno.com
Date: 12/3/01
Just like to say hi to any of you guys who remember "Peabody". I was with
A/2nd/501st from Nov. 70-71. Still fondly remember Jesse Lagos (I believe) our
"class" clown. Also like to say hi to the guy from Arkansas (sorry, but for the
life of me I can't remember his name) who I think saddled me with that moniker.
Would like to say a Big hello to Tex our 60 gunner. It's hard to believe it's
been 30 years! Best wishes to all, "Peabody" (a.k.a. Danny Straessle)
Name: JAMES BRITTON
Email: HAPTRLS@AOL.COM
Date: 11/30/01
LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN THE 321ST WHO SPENT TIME ON FIRE BASES BIRMINGHAM-MAUREEN(VERY SHORT)-RAKKASAN-DURING1970. WAS AT RAKKASAN DURING THEW RIPCORD FIASCO. I LEFT RAKKASAM ON 12/17/70 AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE IN ARTILLERY OR THE RADAR UNITS
Email: joken50@msn.com
Date: 11/28/01
Diaper Dan Was my name in Viet Nam. 1st 502nd B co 1/70 to 3/71 .11B Nui Que, Banana Mt, Ashaw Vly . Fire Bases Arsonal, Birmingham,Rakasan,Bastogn. Forteen months on line. Would love to hear from you guys.
Name: Kara Page
Date: 11/14/01
I am writing to you in appreciation of what you have done for our country. Without the help of you and all the other veterans in the U.S., who knows where our country would be right now, or if we would have a country. I am sure it is hard on you to remember back to that time but you couldn't even imagine what your help has done. People today don't give the veterans' much acknowledgement as they deserve. You all worked hard and fought for what you believed in and don't get any credit. I am sure there are days you just want to forget what you did because I am sure it was a horrible time in your life. You should be proud of yourself. All other Americans are too, even if they don't always say it. Deep down they appreciate you just as much as I do, if not even more than me. Some remember exactly what was going on during that time and were there to be even more appreciative. Thanks a lot for all you have done, you are greatly appreciated.
Name: VINCENT ALESTRA
Email: ACO27THCOMBATENG@AOL.COM
Date: 11/14/01
Great web site! I was with the 27th Combat Engrs. We built a road from Camp Eagle to the A Shaw Valley. It was called route 547. My name is Vinny. I met a lot of 101 Troopers on the way there. I just want to say Thanks for keeping our ass safe. If any body remembers me, please write back. I would like to hear from you. P.S I AM TRYING TO MAKE A WEB PAGE IF ANYONE HAS PICS OF THE FB A LONG RT 547 I COULD USE SOME PICS AND STORYS THANKS
Name: Dennis Torres
Email:
dennis_martin_torres@hotmail.com
Date: 11/13/01
I would like to know who served with my cousing Jay (Jesus) Torres SGT in the 173rd Abn Bde. He died around 7/10/67 of multiple fragmentation wounds in the Kontum providince. He was 19 years of age at time of casualty. Please write to me at dennis_martin_torres@hotmail.com
Date: 11/7/01
MAY GOD BLESS YOU BRAVE PEOPLE OF THIS WAR!
Name: Michael Kelley D Co/1st/502d Inf, 101st Abn 69/70 Sacramento, CA
Email: KelleyM@saccounty.net
Date: 11/6/01
I'm seeking your assistance in identifying the location of a Firebase Kim Quy or Kim Qui, said to have been built in the Spring of 1971 somewhere west of Hue. It is my understanding that the 326th Engineers might have been involved in its construction with the 2d/327th Inf pulling security, so I was hoping one of you might be able to assist me in finding its precise location. Grid coordinates would be great, of course, but even rough estimates of where it was would be helpful
There was also apparently a firebase named LZ or FSB 101, built by the 101st in in 1970, and any info you might offer about either of these bases would be greatly appreciated..
Reason that I'm asking for your help has to do with the fact I'm the author of a soon to be released encyclopedia entitled Where we Were. It attempts to identify the name, precise location and provide a concise history of every military installation and firebase of the American War in Vietnam, and to date I've pinpointed apx 6,000 firebases and other installations, plus about 2,700 airfields throughout the Indochina Theater.
Here's what I've uncovered thus far about these two bases to date:
Kim Quy, FSB (YD) A.k.a. Kim Qui. Said to have been in general vicinity of FSB Bastogne, but in any case W of Hue and possibly in or near A Shau Valley. During Lam Son 720 beginning in Apr '71, FSBs Fury, Kathryn, Maureen, Gladiator and later Eagle's Nest were all reopened by B/326th Eng with 3d Bde/101st Abn providing security. FSBs Co Pung, Binh Dinh and Kim Quy were built during same op. Per Hoang Nguyen, 'Kim Qui' means 'Golden Turtle,' and he adds that, "The turtle is one of four 'revered' animals in VN: Long (dragon), ly (unicorn-like animal), qui (turtle, and phu+o+.ng (phoenix)." 101st Abn. Thua Thien Pr, I Corps.
101, LZ/FSB (YD) Per Jim Corbett, LZ 101 was cut by 326th Engrs in 2d quarter '70, somewhere SW Hue and on hill described as an upside-down bowl. Apparently built as 'showcase' firebase, it was opened with elaborate ceremony. Thua Thien Pr, I Corps.
FYI: Within each entry, it is my policy to add the name of anyone who provides data I use to create the entry, and I'll do that for you as well if you're able to assist me. Book is being published by Hellgate Press and is scheduled for release in Apr/May 2002
I was a draftee machine gunner with the D Company, 1st/502d Inf around FSBs Bastogne, B'Ham, Arsenal, Brick, Pohl Bridge, Rifle and Blitz from Nov69 until badly wounded in Sep70.
Thanks for any help you might offer and, if you know other people who might have an answer, please pass my note on to them.
Name: justin sheley
Email: sheljm@loras.edu
Date: 11/4/01
My father has recently started using the internet and what I was wondering if anyone reading this was in the second of the 501 b company and in the third platoon? If so my name is Justin Sheley and I would like to find out info for my dad. My e-mail is sheljm@loras.edu hopefully someone reads this and responds
Name: Ken Frederic
Email: joken50@msn.com
Date: 11/2/01
I was known in country as Diaper Dan RTO 1/502 B Co.1/70 to 3/71. 14months in country. My squad, sgt Terry Williams,Allen ,(Buggs)Bishop,Kip Mellenger,John Fouts,Arnolfo Flories,Gordon Myler, Jimmy Charles Mayberry. There were many others over the coarse of that time whose names come to mind ,Lt Whallen,Scotty Rocket, John Wane, Fire Base Arsonal,Bastogn.Birmingham Ripcord ,Racasan, We could never stay in long enough. Mostly we would spend about a week on a fire base for three to four weeks in the feild. Ive a bunch of slides and lots of good stories. hope to hear from some of you and some of the guys who came later. George Anderson ,Jim Baker Dean Keith.How You Doin?
Name: BU3 FLYNT
Email: CHEVYMAN1273@AOL.COM
Date: 11/1/01
hello all im trying to find some people from my fathers unit. he was 1st aviation 101st camp eagle air traffic control tower 67-69 he remembers a guy named ROBERT (BOB) OLSEN. MY FATHERS NAME IS SPEC4 RANDALL L FLYNT, HE WAS 1 OF 3 CONTROLLER THAT WORKED THE ASSULT "NEVADA JUMP" FROM FB BURMINGHAM, AND HE WAS AT LIFT MASTER TOWER FOR HIS LAST 4 MONTHS PLEASE EMAIL ME AT (CHEVYMAN1273@AOL.COM)
Name: Mike Heath
Email:
mike.heath@mindspring.com
Date: 11/1/01
Was with co a 1/327 infantry from 68 to 69 like to hear from others especially Mike Goshen SGT Mike Heath e-mail at mike.heath@mindspring.com "ABU"
Name: Al Binder, SGT.
Email: investedge2k@cs.com
Date: 10/18/01
Company C, 1/506th. Like to hear from anyone who was in this infantry unit between 6/68-6/69. Some I recall include Doug Brantly, Stan Cressant, Bill Calabrease, "Zeek" Taylor, Grenaviki, Lt. Shoemaker, Gonzolas and Milner.
Name: Edward J. Zobeck
Email: ejzobeck@ameritech.net
Date: 10/08/01
I stumbled across your web site the other day and read the text of Bob Morris'
speech. I want you to know that I'm an American who remembers not only the war,
but the sacrifice each of you made on my behalf and the behalf of all other
Americans. I have three children, a 17 month old (that we adopted in Vietnam)
and 13 year old twins. We are ensuring that they know that the freedoms we enjoy
are because of brave men who were willing to give all for a great, and I hope
grateful, nation. Without sounding trite, may God bless all of you.
Name: Darrel K. McKnight
Email: dmack@fullnet.net
Date: 10/6/01
Awesome website! Very well put together. Following along these pages with the sound was better than any documentary I've seen on Discovery channels. One thing that stood out in the audio recordings was the voices of soldiers in action. It truly sent chills down my spine listening to them. Thanks for the trip into what had to have been Hell for those there, and thanks to those also that fought this war. Darrel McKnight son of: SSgt Gilbert A. McKnight 82nd AB & 101st AB '42-'45 (deceased 1988) Any WWII vets know my Father? He dropped into D-Day with A Company, 463th Field Artillery Bn, 101st Airborne. Would love to hear from you!
Name: BOB KEMP
Email: BKEMP@MGOTRUCKING.COM
Date: 9/28/01
WAS WITH CO/C 2/502 1970 RVN AND TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW I CAN GET ISSUES OF SCREAMING EAGLE PAPER FROM THAT TIME CAN ANYONE HELP ME
Name: JOE LUDWICK RET. ARMY SSG.
Email: gijoeludwick@home.com
Date: 9/22/01
FELLOW AVENGERS- JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH TIMBER LODGE IN COLORADO SPRINGS,
WE HAVE 8 MEMBERS SIGNED UP FOR REUNION. PLEASE CALL AND MAKE RESERVATIONS AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE, NEED TO FILL UP LODGE TO INSURE USE OF FACILITIES INCLUDING
THE PAVILION. ASK FOR THE ALPHA AVENGER GROUP. PLEASE CALL 1-800-448-6762 AND
TELL THE LODGE OF YOUR PLANS TODAY: HERE ARE THE MEN LISTED AS OF 9-22-01: SAIR,
SIMS, LUDWICK, FITZGERALD, KORBACKER, HOUGHTON, HUNTER, MORRIS: I KNOW IT SEEMS
LIKE A LONG TIME IN ADVANCE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS BUT THE TIMBER LODGE NEEDS THE
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS FOR PLANNING OF THE YEAR 2002: WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED OF
ANY CHANGES, ABOUT REUNION. IF YOU NEED INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME JOE
LUDWICK AT 405-819-4653 OR E-MAIL GijoeLudwick@home.com IN BROTHERHOOD, JOE
Name: Michael Cronin
Email: Eye223@home.com
Date: 9/22/01
I'm looking for any comrades of Charlie Byrd who was shot and fell from the door of a hovering huey on his birthday no less... He did survive but was confined to a wheelchair in his remaining years. He was from Wichita Kansas. I was only 12 years old at the time but he was my neighbor across the street. Truly a great nice guy. Would appreciate any correspondence. Thank you.
Name: SALLY RUSSO
Email: REGIS RUSSO@HOTMAIL.COM
Date: 9/15/01
I,AM LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PURCHASE A POW BRACELET .I HAD ONE AS A YOUNG GIRL WITH THE NAME OF ROBERT MILLER A FEW YEARS AGO I BOUGHT A NEW CAR AND THE SALESMAN HAD ONE ON AND SAID THAT YOU CAN STILL PURCHASE THEM .. IF ANY ONE HAS THIS INFORMATION CAN YOU PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO ME.... THANK YOU SO MUCH ...... SALLY
Name: Edd Monaco
Email: Eddg@optonline.net
Date: 9/12/01
Welcome Home Brothers & Sisters. My name is Edd Monaco. Nam 69-70. 172 Trans. Co. Cam Rahn Bay. 543Trans. Co. Long Binh, 446 Trans. Co, Long Binh. Looking for anyone who was with me.
Name: Ferrell "Sgt Pete" Peterson
Email: fpeter52@juno.com
Date: 9/9/01
Hello there! I was in 1st platoon, Co. A, 2/501st INF from about November 70 to
approximately February 71. I then went into the Bn TOC and was transferred into
the HHC. I went home the 1st part of Sept 71. The pictures you have on the site
thrilled me. I was with Bob Fullmer, "Hero" Wozniak, George Bosch, Gary Jaeger,
Jim Sim, Renegade, Cooksie, Sgt Perry, "Gator" Elliot, Malcom "Flame" Moriarty,
and a good number of others whose names I don't remember. I was on Brick,
Tomahawk, Los Banos, Bastogne and the "Out Post" FB Curless I'm interested in
the Reunion next June. It's a good Site you've got. I work with Frank Leavitt
who was in 2nd Plt at the same time, but we never knew each other while we were
there. It took 25 years to discover that. I've often wondered how the guys I
served with are doing. Here's a chance to find out. Thanks, Ferrell Peterson
"Sgt Pete"
Name: JOE LUDWICK RET. ARMY SSG.
Email: gijoeludwick@home.com
If you were in A co/2nd/501st from 1967-1972 please respond we need your e-mail address. Please send e-mail to GijoeLudwick@home.com Will add you to the ALpha Avenger roster and send you a copy of all e-mail that we gather from Aco. (Alpha Reunion In Colorado Springs Co. June 13th-16th, 2002.) Please make reservations at the Lodge Motel 1-800-448-6762. We are trying to book the entire lodge so make your reservations now, for more information on the Alpha Reunion send e-mail to Jim Kwiecien at jimk@rmi.net or Ray Houghton at cyberhaus@msn.com Looking forward to the fun in the summer of 2002)
Name: john barmann
Email: jbarmann@intellex.com
looking for fellow artillerymen serving in vietnam in 1969, b btry, 1/321 arty 101st airborne fsb t bone, arsenal, whip, bastogne roy and others
Email: Toppkick123@cs.com
Date: 9/3/01
I would appreciate info on SFC A. Lugo who was a Plt Sgt in A/2/501. He was on FSB Airborne during the attack. We were good friends. Airborne all the Way!!
Name: Edwin Tubbs
Date: 8/29/01
Email: Etubbs502@aol.com
My name is Edwin Tubbs and I was with A co.2/502 101st Airborne from Dec 67 to Dec 68. I am just looking for men who were with this unit. If you were E-mail I have located some, but am always looking for more Strike Force
Name: Gregg Munro
Email: greggmunro@hotmail.com
Date: 8/28/01
Was at Camp Evans with 1ST/506TH 69-70. Looking to talk to someone who has visited there recently or might be planning a return visit soon.
Name: John Turner
Email: jturner@hcsugar.com
Date: 8/28/01
Hello Alpha Co. It is nice to know that there are a lot of you still kicking. I
was with Alpha in 70-71 2nd Plt.& Hq.Plt.. Best wishes & DRIVE-ON
Name: Jerry W Wilson
Email: merit58@hotmail.com
Date: 8/23/01
I would like to put my new e-mail so if anybody was with the 585th Trans.Company 1970 they can e-mail me.
Name: Dick Bartlett
Email: Farmallm4B@netscape.net
Date: 8/17/01
New email address Dick Bartlett, Sheffield, Vermont Farmallm4B@netscape.net
Name: Jeff Pazona
Email: ext2jap@ups.com
Date: 8/17/01
I was in recon and hung around with Roger Barski. He and I are still in touch
and were in Florida together this past Christmas. Roger and I have been getting
together quite often to talk. We have lotsa pictures, slides, and he still has a
movie of his birthday in Feb 70 where I made pizza for him. I ran the EM club
from Feb 70 thru July 70. Looking forward to hearing from you guys. Jeff
Name: Jeff Pazona
Email: jpazona@ups.com
Date: 8/16/01
I was in Recon 2/501st from July 69 till I was WIA on 11/16/69 in Quang Tri. Looking for any recon guys in that time frame. After getting out of the hospital ran the battalion club, nickname "polack"
Name: C Stanfield
Email: cstanfield@accessatc.net
Date: 8/15/01
My brother Ernest Royal of Georgia was in Vietnam in 1970 with 101st/501 Signal Bat. He was at Firebase Sarge & wants to know if anyone remembers Firebase Ton Tavern that was over run by the VC. Both were in the central highlands. He only knows of one guy that lived. Jimmy Woodall of Georgia & he would like to get in touch with him. You can email me @ cstanfield@accessatc.net . Thanks
Name: Bob (Rock) Saal
Email: bbmeyer@fuse.net
Date: 8/14/01
HI to all! Just wanted tob e sure that you kknow that I am alive and doing fine.
I plan on being at the reunion next year. I am living in my hometown,
Cincinnati, Oh. I can be contacted through the e-mail address bbmeyer@fuse.net .
I look forward to seeing old buddies in Colorado next summer.
Name: Marlys or Gene Doerflinger
Email: doermarl@mindspring.com
Date: 8/13/01
We are looking for Ray Standley Young for our 40th high school reunion. See
www.geocities.com/hazelwood1961_2001 (there is a _ between the 1 and 2) Since
Ray was in the same division, and batalions that you were in, I thought you
might give me some good military webpages to search for him through. We did find
him on some rather dated files connected to classmates.com (the company was
people-finders). The addresses were 6 and 15 years old. Showed him living in
Huntington Beach CA. The California DMV shows him as not a licensed driver, so I
assume that he no longer is in California.
Below is a letter which Jim Stephens also one of our class members sent:
"Ray, Gary Hahn, Ray Wolf and I were members of the 204th Signal Btln. in the
Army National Guard. We enlisted during the Winter of 1960 while we were still
in school and then reported to active duty in June of 1961 right after
graduation. Basic Training was at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. but then everyone
scattered to go on to their individual areas of training. In late 1961 or early
1962 (I don't remember for sure) JFK activated the 204th during the Cuban missle
crisis and all of us reported to the 501st Sig. Bn., 101st Airborne Div. at Ft.
Campbell, Ky. where we spent the balance of our military duty. I don't recall
ever having contact with Ray after that. Sorry I can't be more help. Sure will
miss seeing all of you at the reunion. Wish I could attend but just can't make
it.
Name: John W. Akers
Email: jwakers23@home.com
Date: 8/5/01
With 10th Chemical Platoon, 101st Airborne Division, Camp Eagle, RVN (Sep 68 - Oct 69). Also served two tours(2 months each) with the Command Military Touring Show - Vietnam (web site WWW.VCMTS.COM). Served with Herbert S. Hildebrand - Anyone remember? please contact me
Name: art taylor CHINOOK
Email: chinook@704.com
Date: 7/31/01
CHINOOK B co.1/506 101 abn. div.67-69 I enjoy looking threw yourweb page.outstanding my name is art taylor looking men from my old co. also one by the name of CHARILE NEVELES from wiston salem nc. THANKS
Name: Robert P Welteroth
Email: sarge328@msn.com
Date: 7/31/01
I was With A Co. March 1971 to Dec. 1971. I was ill and had a memory loss. The only thing I remember is getting hit while on FB Rifle and refusing to leave. Any one remembering me please send a . I came to this organization from 1st Bn 27th Inf 25th Div. I was a staff Sgt at the time.
Name: Anthony John Pache,
Jr (Tony)
Email: apache@surf724.com
Date: 7/27/01
I'm searching for anyone that may have servrd with THEODORE H DALTON I CORPS, deceased, who was KIA on Nov. 1, 1968 from small arms fire in QUANG NAM PROV.
Name: JOE LUDWICK RET. ARMY SSG.
Email: GijoeLudwick@home.com
Date: 7/25/01
NEW WEBPAGE ADDRESS:http://members.home.net/gijoeludwick/12thhole.html
Name: Pv2 Garcia,David L
Email:
www.chimchim90016yahoomail.com
Date: 7/25/01
I am a pv2 in the 16th eng. bn. stationed in geisen ger. I am looking for info on a vietnam war MIA. He is the father of a good friend of mine. His name was Lt. Col. Christopher Braybrooke. In the USAF. He was on a plane that went down about 15 miles south east of Thua Thier Vietnam. Oct. 8 1967. If you knew him or have any info about him or the area at the time please contact me. Thank You.
Name: Les Hamrick
Email: leshamrick@hotmail.com
Date: 7/24/01
Need to talk to anyone who knew Spec. 4 Bobby T'Souvas when he served with the Americal Division in February and March of 1968.
Name: Robert P Welteroth
Email: sarge328@msn.com
Date: 7/21/01
I was With A Co. April 1971 to Dec. 1971. I was ill and had a memory loss. Any
one remembering me please send a message. I came to this organization from 1st
Bn 27th Inf 25th Div. I was a staff Sgt at the time.
Name: JOE LUDWICK RET. ARMY SSG.
Email: GijoeLudwick@home.com
Date: 7/14/01
My new e-mail is GijoeLudwick@home.com My new webpage address is http://members.home.net/gijoeludwick/12hole.html
Name: JOE LUDWICK RET. ARMY SSG.
Email: GijoeLudwick@home.com
Date: 7/14/01
This is Gijoe Ludwick my e-mail address has changed to GijoeLudwick@home.com and
my new webpage address is http://members.home.net/gijoeludwick/12hole.html
Looking for a great reunion in Colorado Springs. June 13-16, 2002
Name: Veronica
Email: Veronicansb@aol.com
Date: 7/13/01
My father Joe Patterson is looking for anyone who was in the Vietnam in 11th airassult from N.Y during 64-65.He remember's going to Cambodia then Laos in Vietnam.He would love to hear from any of his friends.If any info please e-mail me at Veronicansb@aol.com .
Name: charlie muenster
Email: trp555@warwick.net
Date: 7/12/01
looking for anybody that was in a or b co 5th trans that shipped from ft campbell ky 1968 or anybody from orange county ny that was in the nam in 68 69 airborn always
Name: Paul Gruendler
Email: paul@gruendler.com
Date: 7/11/01
Name: mark Dempewolf
Email: dempem@hotmail.com
Date: 7/8/01
was in-country 71-72 with the 27th and the 31st combat engr. Landed in Camhrahn bay then went to camp Eagle. Moved all around to dmz to phu bai danang and long-bihn. having hardtime finding anyboby that i served with. i believe was attached with the 101st also. anybody has any info i would to hear from them. God Bless the Vets
Email: harry70663@cs.com
Date: 7/3/01
a co. 1st/501st infantry, june 69- june 70 vet looking for others. what happened to our scouts: van long & bill? remember march 30, 1970? harry
Name: George De Angelis
Email: geoangel2000@yahoo.com
Date: 6/30/01
I was not in Vietnam but I was living at Camp Zama as an army brat. Camp Zama was an R R location. I vividly remember seeing what war does. I like the movie, Hamburger Hill, and the heroism it depicts of the 173rd.
At the end of the movie, there is a two or three paragraph speech quoted by some American commanding officer that I am very fond of and have been trying to locate it and frame it. Would you happen to know who the author is or where on the internet I could read it again. My only alternative is to rent the movie and get it that way. To those in the 173rd who served at hamburger hill, fought, and died, and those that walked away, my sincere prayers for your gallantry and sacrifice. I can't find anymore words that would begin to say what I feel about that incident.
Name: Joe Gurgone
Email: namvet@mohaveaz.com
Date: 6/21/01
I just happened across this site. I was on fb brick with the 1/501 in 71, was also on fb rifle. I would like to contact buddies in my unit. any info would be appreciated.
Email: topgun4145@aol.com
Date: 6/12/01
Looking for anybody who may have known PFC Donald Bernard, He was with 1st battalion 9th Marines Bravo Company. He was a cousin of my dads. He was KIA April 26th, 1967. Ive done a little research and as far as I can tell he was killed on or around hill 861. Would like to talk to anybody who may have known him or know what happened that day.
Name: Ron Reitenour
Email: iuhoopsfan@hotmail.com
Date: 6/11/01
I am looking for anyone who may have known my father, so that I may find out more about what he went through. My father's name is Joe Reitenour. He was from Lynn, IN. He served three tours in Viet Nam from 1966-68 in the Army. I believe that he was in the An Khe and Quin Nhon area. If you knew him or were in the are at that time, please contact me.
Email: monroemking@msn.com
Date: 6/9/01
I want to find survivors of the, "444th (pronounced FOE, FOE, FOE) Canteen Cup Repair Brigade Airmobile." Let me hear from you guys if you survived and have kept our secret.
Name: Paul Gochnour
Email: pgochnour@yahoo.com
Date: 5/30/01
Reunions have been great and I can tell this one will be the best ever. Like the
idea of tourist stuff but still want time to just shot the bull. "Drive-On"
Name: carl brazel
Email: sparky@localline.com
Date: 5/30/01
Hello, I am looking at your web page........Just came across it....
I was in HHC 2/501st.. One thing I remember is that a captain was walking with a
strobe light back and forth across Airborne..So Spooky could shoot.......
Would like to hear from you.......Me Sept. 68-Sept 69
Name: Jerry D. Lewis
Email: jdva@bellsouth.net
Date: 5/20/01
Great site fellows I served in country 68-69...echo 2/26....God has blessed all Vietnam vets
Name: Nanci "kiwi" Donovan
Email: gokiwi68@aol.com
Date: 5/17/01
I was a dancer/singer/entertainer with a show called THE MIDNIGHT MOVERS...auzzie show....arrived in nam 68 left in 70 any one see our shows plez e mail me at gokiwi68@aol.com I live in california now and ride a Harley softail springer yeeaaaaahhaaaa wanna hear from all u dudes....we were based out of Danang but worked 2 shows a day all over Vietnam..
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Name: Jason Miller
Email: jm134@neo.rr.com
Date: 5/12/01
Your bird still flies! Looking for anyone from the A/377 ARTY 101 ABN. We have OH-6A (16462)that is restored and flying. We are looking for any history (pictures, stories, conflicts, etc.) on this aircraft, crew or base. This bird needs to fly its true colors.
Name: Gary Fowler
Email: A91B20@aol.com
Date: 5/10/01
I was a Medic with Alpha Company 2/501 March and April of 1970, and had the pleasure of being on FSB Normandy, Re-Up Hill, FSB Granite, and FSB Henderson. I was on Henderson for only 24 hours, I was wounded by an incoming mortar the next morning. Several weeks later I returned to be reassigned to Delta Company where I had the pleasure of being on Hill 805 outside Ripcord. An event happen April 18, 1970 that is as much a part of my life as my marriage to my wife and the birth of my two children. I think we were a platoon size group (wish I could remember which platoon), but as we were crossing a gouge the NVA ambushed us. They hit two M60 gun teams, one entering the gouge and one exiting, I was in front of the one exiting and just as I stepped over a fallen tree they hit us. Both men were hit, one died instantly the other had a sucking chest wound and died as I tried unsuccessfully to save his life. One 11B from the other team was also hit and we set him home via a Dustoff. Is it possible that someone might know their names?
Name: Jerry Coplen
Email: coplen@westex.net
Date: 5/7/01
My Father served with 6/32 in 68'-69'. I am trying to locate anyone who served with him. His name is Earl Coplen from West Texas. He would like to hear from some of his old friends. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Name: Michael and Joel
address1=40:
michaeldelauallen@yahoo.com
address2=40: jw106@hotmail.com
Date: 5/2/01
You have a great website, and we really learned a lot from it. Thanks to everyone who fought!
Name: V Sheppard
Email: mrsmopar_70@Hotmail.com
Date: 4/20/01
My father served with the 101st during 69-70. I was three months old before he even saw me! He mentioned that he would like to see a picture of a concrete eagle statue that was located at his HQ. Can anyone help? Thank you to all for the tremendous sacrifices that you made!!!!
Name: Vinny
Email: Nam Fever2@cs.com
Date: 4/17/01
Great web site! I was with the 27th Combat Engrs. We built a road from Camp
Eagle to the A Shaw Valley. It was called route 547. My name is Vinny. I met a
lot of 101 Troopers on the way there. I just want to say Thanks for keeping our
ass safe. If any body remembers me, please write back. I would like to hear from
you.
Email:
Rosie_B_Robinson@non.hp.com
Date: 4/16/01
Anyone out there who served with the 101 Airborne C 502 during the Battle of Dak To under William Carpenter? I am writing on behalf of my brother, who served from 1965-1966 and who fought in that battle. Also, where can I find info about the history of the 101-"C" 502? Thanks Rosie
Name: calvin anderson
Date: 4/16/01
A co 1/506 10-25-70
Name: Doc Deuce
Email: ddesoucy@sanbernardinosheriff.org
Date: 4/12/01
I'm looking for a guy I saw somewhere in the internet, "Jeff Miller" served
w/A/2/501,first platoon. I was medic w/first platoon in 68 and had a WIA by name
of Miller. He was medevaced to Japan I believe. Anybody who knows him and or
hopefully he'll see this message, contact me, I want to confirm ID. Thanx Much.
Name: Howard Restel
Email: email in care of
vze235dt@verizon.net
Date: 4/9/01
My uncle Howard called me this afternoon from North Carolina....He is originally from New Jersey and living in Havelock, North Carolina. He asked me if I could do a favor for him and he said yes. I know this may sound far fetched but it is not.. Here is what he wanted me to write. He is a veteran of both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Within the past year he was diagnosed with cancer. The cancer is a direct result of the chemicals used during the conflict. Due to his illness, he has fallen behind in his mortgage and will be going to court soon to decide his home's fate. He has used up all his savings trying to save his home, as well as his medical expenses but all is failing. He is looking for help from his fellow veterans. He is not asking for money, but someone who might be able to refinance his home or provide a mortgage to help keep the home that he and my aunt live in. His body is ravished from the treatments he is receiving for his cancer. Currently he is in remission. He is looking for help.
I am hoping that he will be able to find someone out there willing to help him get back on his feet before he runs out of time. Please help or at least provide him with names of organizations that can help.Thank you very much. All emails that I may receive will be forwarded to him. Thanks again
Name: Allen Kelley
Email: aklk@cablenet-va.com
Date: 4/9/01
Would like to hear from anyone who was in Viet Nam September 20 1966 With Staff Sargent Herbert Charles Phipps When He served there in the 101. He was killed on September 20 I think at Toy Hoa . Contact me at aklk@cablenet-va.com . I am his cousin Allen Kelley Thanks to anyone
Name: Raider Ray
Email: RHBlackie@aol.com
Date: 3/31/01
I served with D 2/501 "Delta Raiders" and just finished building a website. You can visit it at www.geocities.com/rhblackie . We also have an official Delta Raiders website at www.deltaraiders.com .
Name: Raider Ray
Email: RHBlackie@aol.com
Date: 3/31/01
Great job on the Website!! I served with D 2/501 "Delta Raiders" and just
finished building a website. You can visit it at www.geocities.com/rhblackie .
We also have an official Delta Raiders website at www.deltaraiders.com . Maybe
some day we'll have a Battalion reunion??? Keep up the great work and "Drive On"
Name: Thomas R. Joyce
Email: eagleone@shol.com
Date: 3/28/01
I served with the 101st.1st Bdrg. 1/327th Abu Co. 3rd Platoon from 1965-1966. If anyone out there remembers me or our outfit please contact me. I have also been fighting the Agent Orange issue for many years . I was recently in Vietnam in Oct. of last year in Hanoi, to see first hand the effects of AO on the Vietnamese people there and to see how it relates to our Veteran's at home. I am also trying to raise money to bring a young girl here to have surgery on her face. She has a very bad skin condition caused by AO. It would serve as a stepping stone to help our Veteran's here and to ratify the situation between the two countries on AO. A doctor is going to perform surgery on her and waive his fees. But the problem is raising the funds for their travel and Hospital costs. For more info. or help you can contact me direct. Thank you and Welcome Home to All.
Name: Gregory Bucknor
Email:
ashaucoolbreeze@hotmail.com
Date: 3/26/01
Attention FB Airborne veterans. I was contacted by a survivor of the artillery battery, about a reunion in Wichita, KS, May 11-14. He sent some info by mail, but no phone number or e-mail address. His name: Everett Ross
Name: Gary Jacobson
Email: pgriz@hotmail.com
Date: 3/22/01
Visit my "Vietnam Picture Tour, from the lens and poet's pen of a combat infantryman." I served with B Co 2nd/7th 1st Air Cavalry '66 - '67, as a combat infantryman operating out of LZ Betty near beautiful downtown Phan thiet... Please do come! http://PZZZZ.tripod.com/namtour.html
Name: Denise K.
address: Germany
Email:
denise.körner@triaton.com
Date: 3/22/01
I was born on march the 9th 1977 in KAISERSLAUTERN (GERMANY).I also have a twin sister her name is Patricia . We were adopted by a German family. Our "real " mother was German and our "real" father was an American soldier named, like our mother told us " MICHAEL (MIKE) POWELL. He was stationed in KAISERSLAUTERN (GERMANY) in the " KLEBER BARRACKS " in ca. 1975-77 . Me and my sister are searching for him for a long time, but we have no clue. Maybe someone can help us. Maybe there is someone who was also in Germany in Kaiserslautern . Or knows someone who was in Germany in this time .Our father was a black man and he was in the age of ca . 23-25 . Our mother told us also that he was in the army jail in MANNHEIM ( GERMANY ) I don't know why but maybe is this also a clue .She told us that she was writing letters to him because of her pregnancy . But if he became the letters and if he knows that he has 2 daughters in GERMANY i don`t know . Maybe you can help us with adresses or with private experience . I´m very sorry , but my english is not the best but I hope that you can help us and that you understand what i`m talking about . Please contact me .Me and my sister we were deeply grateful . With greetings from Germany Denise körner ( Our father was from CHICAGO, like our mother told us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! )
Name: Phillip Jordan
Email: jordan41299@mo-net.com
Date: 3/21/01
I was with B 2/319th at FSB Airborne the night it was over ran. A reunion is
planed for all arty and inf. that was there. Contact Everette Ross, e-mail
eross67005@yahoo.com
Name: Larry E. Smith
Email: bransmi@earthlink.net
Date: 3/20/01
Name: Jim Ivy
Email: jim.ivy@rolls-royce.com
Date: 3/16/01
All involved with the site. It is great!! Great history and great pic's of some
really fun reunions. Best Regards, Jim Ivy - Singapore. Hope I can make the next
reunion.
Name: Jason Winfield
Email:
winfieldbros@ispchannel.com
Date: 3/16/01
I was wondering if anybody knew anything of my father in the war. His name was Robert Winfield, and he was NCO of the Americal Sniper unit for a time. I was just looking for stories or friends. If you know anything I can be E-mailed at winfieldbros@ispchannel.com. Thankyou for the sacrifices that you've made to give all of us what we have today. God Bless You. Jason Winfield
Name: Holly
Email: panthergal79@hotmail.com
Date: 3/13/01
I am working on a Vietnam War research paper for my senior English class. My paper is about people who had loved ones in the war. If you can help me with my paper, please email me. Your help is greatly needed. Thank you. Holly
Name: Jamie Kull
Email: specialforces2@home.com
Date: 3/12/01
Howdy, I really enjoy the sounds of Vietnam! I have a question for you Infantry vets. How often was the Winchester M97 riot shotgun used among infantry troops? Same goes for AK-47's and CAR-15's.Thank You, Bandit
Name: Dave Reinheimer
Email: DMRB2501@aol.com
Date: 3/10/01
LOOKS LIKE THE 2/501 HAS GROWING PAINS, A-B-D CO's ARE NOW ALL ON LINE, COME PAY
US A VISIT B 2/501 http://www.geocities.com/pentagon/2501/AIRBORNE.htm
Date: 3/4/01
Hi, I would just like to say thank you!!!! from, a young girl
Date: 3/4/01
hi i would just like to say thank you!!!! from, a young girl
Name: JOE E. LUDWICK
Email: gijoe@telepath.com
Date: 2/27/01
ACO/2ND/501ST- 1970 FIREBASE RIPCORD Joe E. Ludwick Ret. SSG. gijoe@telepath.com Looking for E5 E6's for upcoming events!!! All Nco's that graduated from Ncoc school at Ft. Benning Ga. from 67-72. We have a Nco assocation. you can get more information on my website. The Address Is: http://community-1.webtv.net/GI-JOE-LUD/THETWELFTHHOLE/ or send a E-mail to GI-JOE-LUD@WEBTV.NET or conntact the NcocLocator@ime.net He has rosters and information on all men attending the school from 1967-1972 the website address is http://w3.ime.net/~ncocloca/NCOC-1~1.HTM Please send us your name-class-Email address etc. Past Alpha President: GIJOE LUDWICK
Name: Lenard Blachly
Email: trikat@accessnw.net
Date: 2/27/01
I am looking for anybody that was at re-up in the Ashau valley from 4-8-70 till about the end of April. Was with the b 2/501 Inf. 101st Abn. Came out of LZ Sally and FSB Bastonge. All around I Corps.
Name: Steve Nalley
Email: NALLEY68@aol.com
Date: 2/24/01
I've been been going through my letters to my wife from Nam to find names. I got to Nam in March and deros'd on Jan.21. I've got quite a few names and places so bare with me. There were several shake and bakes that came over the same time with me. Their names are as follows: Sgts. Dave MILLER ( 1ST BAT./501ST), Bob Mikolay and Quintin Minnehan-(C co./2/501), Charles Mitchel (D co./2/501), Jack Noel and Jim Morris (1st bat,/501). Also I have a few names from 2nd sq./1st plat./b co.2/501 that were in my squad. They were as follows: Jim Griffin from Georgia, Peewee Harris from Virginia, Retlick from Michigan, Fraley (RED) from Kentucky, Hernandez from California, Spiller ?, Sgt. Saylor from Kentucky and a Sgt Hessling and Sgt. Acuff from either1st or 3rd squad. Also there was a guy we called TEX from either A or B co. who partied with us at Eagle Beach Apr 4 to 7th and then he caught shrapnel on firebase granite and medevac on may 3rd and I never did hear how he did. The firebases we were at and the time frame are fb Jack and vegal and their ao in early April and fb Granite (to back up alhpa after the attack ) & ao late april, FB. henderson may8th to help alpha and hold the firebase from being overrun,FB.gladiator and ao the rest of and then to FB.brick for two months to build it and then we gave to the arvns., FB Bastogne in early July. and then we were moved to the mouth of Ashau valley and lzed on coc meun mountain and was are lay station for the whole 2nd battalion working around fb.Ripcord. After the battle at ripcord every got quiet and after r&r in oct. I stayed in the rear and ran the p.l.l. of the motor pool until deros. thanks for listening and if you can come up with any more names it will be appreciated.
Email: Namvet049@aol.com
Date: 2/24/01
There is a high % rate of Vietnam Veterans with Hepatitis C .If you haven't had a blood test for Hepatitis C done .I suggest you have one done at a local VA facility... See below
HCV is spread primarily by exposure to human blood. You may have gotten Hepatitis C if:
you ever injected street drug or used intranasal drugs, even if you experimented ONE TIME many years ago. you were treated for clotting problems with a blood product made before 1987. you received a blood transfusion or solid organ transplant (e.g., kidney, liver, heart) from an infected donor. you were ever on long-term kidney dialysis. you were ever a health care worker, firefighter, EMT or police and had frequent contact with blood in the work place, especially accidental needlesticks. your mother had hepatitis C at the time she gave birth to you. you received an RH-Factor transfusion at the time of the birth of your children. you ever had sex with a person infected with HCV or had promiscious sex. you lived with someone who was infected with HCV and shared items such as razors or toothbrushes, or manicure equipment that might have had blood on them. you were ever in the Military and had vaccinations using the Pneumatic Jet Injectors or were given Gamma Globulin in the 60's and 70's. you have gotten tattoos or done body piercing. you ever recieved blood or blood components before July 1992. you have ever had contact with another person's blood.
Name: Tim Allman
Email: Tim3512Tim@netscape.net
Date: 2/23/01
Was with the 1st Bde. 2/502nd Inf 101st Looking for Hillard or anyone else that was in at that time. Let me here from you.
Name: Richard R.
Email: rrandsr@earthlink.net
Date: 2/23/01
101st, 2nd Bde S-2, June '69 - June '70: Does anybody remember "Sneeky Pete"? The operations involved small units, and electronic sensors. Part of our S2/G2 mission involved electronic monitoring of enemy movements, and sometimes use of arty on specific targets. Some of the fire bases would include: Sally, Eagle, Evans, Birmingham, Arsinel (sp?), Bastogne, Roy, a raft along QL1 by the rail road tracks, Nui Ke, Dong Ha (sp?).... Lt. Sumner, Lt Tomas (sp?) and Maj. Brouchet (sp?) where the main G2 leaders for the Division groups.
Name: Edwin Tubbs
Email: Etubbs502@aol.com
Date: 2/21/01
My name is Edwin Tubbs and I was with A co. 2/502 from Dec 67 to Dec 68. If there are any of us are still left let me hear from you. I have located a few and we are hope to have a reunion in the summer of 2002. So if you were with A co any time between 67-68 or know of someone who was please let us hear from you as soon as you can.
Name: Lenard Blachly
Date: 2/20/01
Have a good year also from Lenard Blachly b/2/501 69-70
Name: Bruce Corbett
Email: bruceacorbett@aol.com
Date: 2/20/01
I'm glad I found the web site. It brought back some interesting memories. The
pictures area great. Bruce Corbett (Doc)
Name: Walter R Murley
Email: pappyshadow@aol.com
Date: 2/17/01
Was with C 2/501st Nov70-71. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Also anyone who was at sniper school at Camp Evans in Mar. 71. Welcome home.
Name: Lowell lockhart
Email: dockhart@aol.com
Date: 2/15/01
Time: 8:20:31 PM
E4 Lowell Lockhart looking for buddies in nam from December 13, 1967 thu April- 1968
Name: JOHNNY HOWARD
Email: JJHOWARD@HIGHLAND.NET
Date: 2/15/01
I'M LOOKING FOR BUDDIES FROM 3rdCAG, III MAF USMC FROM 1969 TO 1970 ANYONE REMEMBER JOHNNY JOE HOWARD. THANK YOU
Name: Terry R. Dallegge 70-71
Date: 2/14/01
Hi everybody! Enjoyed looking at the 2/501 Web Site and "remembering" Hope
everyone is doing fine. It's been a long time!
Name: Claire J Schirmer
Email: cschirmer1@seeyouonline.com
Date: 2/14/01
Looking for anyone from the 101st airborne from 1969-70 by the DMZ. Need some info. My husband was station there at that time. Was PFC Edward A Schirmer. He was with the Army enger.crop. at that time. Thank you
Name: Phillip Jordan
Email: jordan41299@mo-net.com
Date: 02/14/01
I am looking for buddies that served with B Battery 2/319th arty 67-69 FSB Berchesgaden, FSB Airborne, Camp Evans and EagleHope to hear from someone
Name: Wayne Smyly SP-4, Nov 69 - Oct 30 ,1970 Vietnam
Email: Namvet049@aol.com
Date: 02/14/01
I was with the 3 rd platoon with SSGT Robert Nichol .. . Sgt Victor Zaragoza
taught me the do's and don'ts of walking Point when I was first assigned to Co A
, I remember him well ....The day he got ambushed I was in the rear getting
treatment for cellulites in my right leg , if not for that I would have been the
point man that day & not him .I was his point man trainee ,and I must say he
trained me Well . ..
"May He Rest in Peace " , " He Will Never Be Forgotten "..
Email: Muf239@cs.com
Date: 02/13/01
This is a poem from our group in Vietnam that we all wrote. It has no author and if seen before, the sender is a fraud unless he knows me.
Take a man, then put him alone
put him 12,000 miles away from home
empty his heart of all but blood
have him live in sweat and mud
This is the life I have to live
and why my soul to God I give.
Can anyone finish this? There are 7 more par.
do me a favor. finish it
Name: BEN TREVINO
Email: A_NILE@msn.com
Date: 02/13/01
I AM LOOKING FOR KEVIN QUINN MY AG AND BEST FRIEND. ALPHA COMPANY 2ND -502 FIRST BRIGADE.
Name: James (Jim) E. Kelson
Email: jkelson@netscape.net
Date: 02/06/01
Airborne! Was with C Co. 1/501st, 101st ABN DIV in 67-68. Would love to hear from any of my buds from back then. Geronimo!
Name: Preston C. Rodrigue
Email: pcrodrigue@telocity.com
Date: 01/25/01
I have forwarded copies of Army documents on Firebase Airborne for your web
site. This is my contribution to your group along with my sincere appreciation
for everything you guys endured in the name of duty, honor, country. The only
thing I'd like in return is to be put in contact with anyone who was on FSB
Airborne (or any of a number of firebases in the A Shau like Veghel, or
Berchtesgaden) in May of 1969. I am collecting oral histories of that period as
part of a historical research project and their recollections would be
invaluable to say the least. Good luck to all of you.
Email: Waynemo@aol.com
Date: 1/22/01
I have searched lots of sites and looking for vets in the 2/506,Co E, Recon. I
was in the unit from
Jan 69-Jan 70. Also FSB Airborne was not mentioned much. I was on Airborne while
in the Ashau. If you are out there or know somebody who was in the unit please
e-mail me waynemo@aol.com.
Fred Hare, I am glad you made it. The last time I saw you you were bouncing off
trees caught in your repel rope. The helicopter did not lift enough and pulled
you through the trees. We were under heave fire. Glad you made it> Would like to
here from you. Where is everybody that was in 2/506,CoE,Recon 69-70. Where are
you FSB Airborne vets. Lets swap stories.
Name: Jim Robertson
Email: jwrobert@ionet.net
Date: 01/22/01
I found Alpha companies web site. I was sent to Alpha Company from the 25th
Infantry in March of 71 and went home in July of 71 . I thought that this site
might help me find some of my friends from Alpha Company . [Jim has been added
to our mailing list.]
Name: E. L. Isbell
Email: eli62pd@aol.com
Date: 1/20/01
Great site. I wanted to respond to several postings but soon realized it would be most of them. Let me say to all, "Welcome Home" and never forget. Please remember, "Life holds a special flavor for those that have fought for it, that the protected shall never know". Author unknown. Ervin Isbell, "Tex", A co 1/501st 101st AB Airmobile. In country Jan 71-Dec 71.
Name: Richard Durant
Email: rdjc@netzero.net
Date: 1/17/01
Trying to find men who served with my dad in vietnam during 1969-1970. He was in the Phan Thiet area and was with the 5th bn 27th arty b-batt.He was the 1st sgt and I believe they used to call him Papa Bull. He was at LZ Sherry. I would like to know stories of what my dad went through while there. I am now 40 years old and still my dad does not like to talk to me about the war. If any one who served with him would like to talk or tell me things my dad experienced please E-Mail me at rdjc@netzero.net Thank you Richard Durant.His rank and name was 1st sgt Richard Ronald Durant.
Name: Charles Herb Matthews, Jr
Email: herbman_2000@yahoo.com
Date: 1/15/01
Was in RVN from 9-68 to 9-69 with 3rd BDE 101st ABN. Served as RTO for Arty FO with Co's B & C of 2/506 Inf and later with B Btry 2/319th Arty. Looking for anyone who served with me at Camp Evans or in the boonies. Got busted from SP/4 to PFC for losing long antenna & was taken out of boonies & placed in gun battery. Should have lost antenna long before if that's the way it worked!Also worked in mess hall at Evans & flew on choppers to various firebases around Evans(Eagles Nest, Berchesgarten, etc) to serve hot meals to cannoneers of the 319th. Looking for K B Evans, KY
Name: Ron W. Hamm
Email: nssavage@casco.net
Date: 1/12/01
Where is Winnie Winfield ? I was in Vietnam with him in 64-66, he is black and 6' from Baltimore MA> Any info appreciated. Leave a at NSSAVAGE@casco.net
Name: ervin hurley
Email: ehurley@netscope.net
Date: 1/12/01
looking for buddies who served with dco 3/506 101st 1970-1971 remember these names jamie king.alexander jackson. willard the radio operator
Name: Tom Becker
Email: tommary@execpc.com
Date: 1/10/01
HHC, 1/501 Infantry 2nd Bde, June 69-70, Tam Ky, LZ (Camp) Sally, Phu Bi: Looking for HHC, particulalry Commo Platoon, members. We provided battalion communications at FSB Hustler, Hau Duc, FSB Professional, LZ Nancy, FSB's Ann, Pistol, Roy, Veghel, Bullet, Bastogne, Bermingham, Jack. I also spent time at FSB Henderson and Eagle Beach. Worked for Lt. Fisher and Capt. Held.
Name: DAVE REINHEIMER
Email: DMRB2501
Date: 01/01/01
BEST OF LUCK TO ALL IN THE NEW YEAR D.REINHEIMER-----B 2/501 68-69
Name: DAVE REINHEIMER
Email: DMRB2501
Date: 12/31/00
BEST OF LUCK TO ALL IN THE NEW YEAR D.REINHEIMER-----B 2/501 68-69
Name: Craig Latham
Email: buff24_09@yahoo.com
Date: 12/28/00
I am posting again. I was a combat writer and photographer for the 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Ambl) in 70 and 71. I had a lot of good times and some bad times with the 2/501st. I recently received an e-mail for the wife of a member of D/2/501. She said he has spent 30 years trying to forget Nam, but now is trying to remember. I sent some stories I wrote. If anyone else would like to help him jog his memory write to Allen Allen Jennya@email.msn.com also visit my site if you would www.geocities.com/motorcity/boulevard/1892 I enjoy reading all postings. Craig Latham
Name: richard guthrie
Email: rguthrie@tampabay.rr.com
I am looking for any body in A Battery 319 Artellery at ft campbell ky between 1964 & 1966
Name: MARTY ADAMS
Email: adams23@hiwaay.net
Date: 12/27/00
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM GUYS IN MY DAD'S UNIT. HE WAS WITH THE 1ST SIGNAL BRIGADE; 21ST SIGNAL GROUP; HE WAS THE CREW CHIEF ABOARD A HUEY STATIONED IN NHA TRANG IN 68/69. WOULD ALSO LIKE TO FIND MORE INFO. ON POW-JAMES NICK ROWE, 5TH SPECIAL FORCES. HAVE READ "FIVE YEARS TO FREEDOM" & UNDERSTAND HE WAS KILLED IN THE LATE '80S.
Name: Billy Jolly
Email: yahshua@cswnet.com
Date: 12/26/00
It was an HONOR&PRIVILEGE to serve with all of you with Alpha Co.2/501,101
Airborne. I would do it again with you.May God bless and keep you all! Bill
Jolly
Name: David L. Kish
Email: Patton1012@aol.com
Date: 12/24/00
I would like to talk to anyone who might have been at firebase Rakkasan Sept-Dec. 1970. I served as a radio operator. I had been transferred there when the Americal Division was preparing to go home. Thanks in advance and welcome back to the world to all who served.
Name: Betts , Ron L EALT
Email: RLBetts@corp.olin.com
Date: 12/22/00
GOT A MESSAGE FOR MIKE DORCH FROM ALPHA/2/501:YOU GET THE C'S AND I WILL GET THE JEEP. OH YEA, I STILL HAVE THAT COP'S BERET
WE SNATCHED FROM HUE. AND THANKS FOR THE HELP AT THE AN LO BRIDGE WHEN DUELING
AND CUDD TURNED THEIR BACK ON ME.
Name: Mike Moody
Email: Moodys@oregoncoast.com
Date: 12/20/2000
Hello
My father asked me to find the family of a friend of his who died in Vietnam. I
would like to know if you could help me out in some way. The mans name was
William Petesacredie. He was in a warrent officer in the 219th AVNCO. He was
about 27 years old and died around December 20th 1971. He was an OB1 pilot and
was some where around the central highlands when he died. I don't know if you
can help me at all, but I would appreciate it if you could thank you.
Name: Gary Goeckel
Email: ggoeckel@epix.net
Date: 12/17/00
Enjoyed your site: remember hard luck alpha well. Spring of 1970 was really
rough on them, Granite, Henderson, and around ripcord. They got ot bad 3 times
in April & May, Was with D/2/501---that trip to ripcord was my last
mission--happy to have made it home in 1 piece DRIVE ON
PS Joe Hooper is ours
Name: Mark S. Hawk
Email: Mark.hawk@gte.net
Date: 12/17/00
Good Job OnWeb Site It Brought Back A Lot Of Memories You Will Get An Extra Can
Of Peaches & Pound Cake& Bennies & weenies , Take Two And Drive On
SSG.Hawk.>A Co 2nd Plt. 2/501
Name: Mike Moody
Email: Moodys@oregoncoast.com
Date: 12/20/2000
Hello
My father asked me to find the family of a friend of his who died in Vietnam. I would like to know if you could help me out in some way. The mans name was William Petesacredie. He was in a warrent officer in the 219th AVNCO. He was about 27 years old and died around December 20th 1971. He was an OB1 pilot and was some where around the central highlands when he died. I don't know if you can help me at all, but I would appreciate it if you could thank you.
Name: Michael Limacher
Email: michaellimacher@hotmail.com
Date: 11/29/00
good site troops. I will always remember you.
Name: Shannon Luscinski
Email: srlu@home.com
Date: 11/25/00
Did anyone know of my father Cpt James T Luscinski, helo pilot at Camp Evans?
Name: john knox
Email: jknox003@hotmail.com
Date: 11/24/00
3/18 ARTILLERY trying to locate all members of unit for roster so we can find each other
Name: Les Alligood
Email: smokey@kuntrynet.com
Date: 11/20/00
I am looking for Thomas McCathy who was assigned to 2/502 101st Airborne and was in Vietnam in 1967 and 68. His hometown was Boston...Can anyone help me locate him?
Date: 11/19/00
Served in Nam Oct 70 to Oct 71. G Btry 55th Arty from Oct 70 to Jan 71, Charlie Co 23rd S&T Jan 17 to stand down after Lam Son 719, Bravo Co. 23rd S&T till I went home. Supplied several LZ's around Chu Lia. Saw the Hai Van Pass at 2:00 AM on our way to LZ Vandergrift. Stopped at Phu Bai, Hue, Quang Tri and Dong Ha. Made several trips to Khe Sanh. I don't dwell on the past but admit this was an interesting time. I came home with some interesting conditions as a result of my tour. Had a tumor that came from some unknown cause. Have a daughter with genetic problems. After I lost my eyesight as a result of the tumor I was diagnosed with Hep. C. I'm dealing with PTSD and have some serious problems with depression and anxiety. Viet Nam was an unbelievable adventure that I hope is never repeated. The moviemakers do a poor job of depicting the reality of it. Books don't do it justice describing it. The memories of it hurt and the nightmares just go on. Lives are still being affected by it and everywhere we look we are reminded of the pain it caused. In the final analysis we will all say we were proud of who we were and what we did. And ashamed for our country for how we were and still are being treated. God Bless America.
Name: Joe Alajko
Email: JoesCWales@aol.com
Date: 11/17/00
I'm looking for weather observers who served with the 101st ABN in 1971 at FSB Bastogne or FSB Anzio. Or any other Wx obs that went to Nam from WSMR, N.M. in Oct. 1970.
Name: Mike Lachance
Email: mrl@ooa.state.md.us
Date: 11/16/00
Very nice site. Thanks for the map that finally showed me where my alma mater, FSB Brick was, in relation to the other firebases I visited.
Name: Mike Lachance
Email: jazzandsmokey@home.com
Date: 11/10/00
Just found this site today. Great! I have been looking for information on FSB Brick for several years but this is paydirt! Served with both D, 3/506 til standown, then B,1/502 from Jan-Dec 71. I like your site. Really! I now have to figure out how to play the sounds you've posted. I'm a relative computer newbie. Keep up the great work."AIR HORN!"
Name: Michael Elliott
Email: sbe2500@bellsouth.net
Date: 11/9/00
I'm looking for members of my platoon,1st Platoon CoB 1/501. Especially Sgt. Richard Langley, Tex Cornelius, and McCowan.I was there from Dec 69-Feb 70. Anyone remember Doc;Sam,60 gunner;Fauvy;Sgt.Bull E-mail me at sbe2500@bellsouth.net Long live the Eagles of the 501
Name: Scott
Email: renroy99@aol.com
Date: 10/28/00
I'm trying to locate any Vietnam War reel-to-reels of radio traffic, 16mm/8mm personal movies, or cassettes and/or videos that the previous were transferred on to. I would appreciate copies, but if you are willing to part with originals that would be even better. I'm trying to build a personal collection that depicts the way it really was, in the field or back in the rear, unlike the Hollywood trash being crammed down our throats. If you have anything, drop me an email of what you have and what price you'd like to receive for it/them at: renroy99@aol.com
Name: John
Email: Tailgunner24@yahoo.com
Date: 10/24/00
Would like to locate a 2/502 Strike Force tab for a friend. Thanks!
Name: Jenna D.
Date: 10/23/00
I had no idea how bad the Vietnam war was, on the frontier or in the hospitals until I read The Road Home, a book about a girl working as a nurse in a hospital over in Vietnam. I want to first of all apologize on behalf of the ungrateful people in America who didn't give you the respect you deserve. Secondly, I'd like to thank you so very much for risking your lives, either by choice or force, and staying true to America and all the following generations. As one of the following generations I am priveliged to know the sacrifice you made for us. Thank you!
Name: Lyn Harrell
Email: harrelllyn@infoave.net
Date: 10/19/00
I served in V.N. from July 69-July 70. My units were B B try. 7/9 FA (Hellcats) and C Btry. 5/42 FA(You yell, we shell like hell, open 24 hours daily). I was at several Firebases including: Rawlings, Lobo, Caroline, to name a few. Would like to hear from anyone who knew me then.
Name: Jeff Swisher
Email: popswish@aol.com
Date: 10/17/00
I served with Charlie Co and Battalion TOC--1/327th from 1/71 thru 12/71 as RTO. Looking for info on Bravo company helicopter crash in the fall of '71 and looking for Sgt Ron Wilson--forward observer injured by friendly fire in 12/71. Would also like to find Maj. Warren McDonald. God bless my brothers in battle.
Name: DAVE REINHEIMER
Email: DMRB2501@AOL.COM
Date: 10/15/00
GOOD JOB GUY'S ON YOUR SITE, I WAS WITH B 2/501 68-68.
Name: Lefty Wilson
Email: jowilson@mid-prairie.k12.ia.us
Date: 10/13/00
Doing a painting to honor a tanker that served in- country '70-'71 with the 1st and 10th Cav., Mech. need pic.s of M48A3's in action or sites....... thanks --Lefty
Name: che
Email: tomchegeoffroy@earthlink.net
Date: 10/13/00
For anyone who was at "Hamburger Hill" during the Viet Nam was: As someone who served in the Air Force, I find it disturbing to hear people "brag" about their experiences in the service when I doubt that these experiences really occured. I have a friend who I feel is being taken advantage of by a "vet" who tells the tale of his heroic experiences at Hamburger Hill. I seriously doubt that he was ever even in the Army In "intelligence" as he puts it. His name is Barry Lawson originally from New York. He is currently about 50 y/o. Any comments?
Email: TonyO@mailcity.com
Date: 10/10/00
I spent a 'lifetime' with 101st Abn (Camp Eagle & Camp Evans) from Jun 70 to Jul 71. Looking for those good folks who served with me @ 265th Radio Research Company.
Email: surfguy@surfy.net
Date: 10/8/00
To all the gallant soildiers that gave their service to their country in the Vietnam War, thank you for your bravery and courage. All true Americans appreciate your service and dedication. Even though you were fighting for a sometimes unknown cause you will forever be known in the hearts generations to come. You have survived the horrors of the battlefields and the ridicule of people in your home country. All I can offer you are these simple words: THANK YOU!!!
Name: Frank Skokan
Email: xgrunt71@aol.com
Date: 10/8/00
Welcome Home I served with E Co 1/501 101 Abn Div from 3/71 to 1/72. I was with the recon platoon working off FSBs:Brick,Rifle,Tomahawk and also at Red Beach Danang when we replaced some Marines for 3 weeks. Hello to Doc Urb,Doc Hicks ,Greek, Killer T,Neto. Cato, Jonesy,
Name: Andrew Chester
My Dad was in the 101st Air Born so I hear about all the Hardships you endured I commend you
Date: 10/3/00
I am looking for anyone with information regarding Perry Haines HHC 1st brigade Security Platoon. Wounded sometime in August 1967. Needs exact date to help with claim. Would also like to hear from anyone in the platoon. I am a friend and can be reached at mglennon@uplink.net .
Name: richard butler
Email: isey1@bellsouth.net
Date: 9/29/00
I was stationed at cam ron bay 70-71 at herky hill i was wondering if there was anyone else out there that was there.....
Name: Les Reese
Email: cpthowdy65@2xtreme.net
Great site !!!! I was with the 545th MP at Phouc Vinh, RVN, from Sep 68 until Dec 69....Jerry Ebel, Jon Butler, Bill Coyne, Phil (Spoon)Wilkerson, Gary Gudovich...just some of the names I remember...Would like to hear from these guys or anyone who was there at the same time...Thanks....Garry Owen
Name: WEASLE
Email: GREENERIE@hotmail.com
Date: 9/14/00
GOD BLESS YOU! THANKS
Name: Marke Douglas Glover
Email: gingerg@abcs.com
Date: 9/14/00
I served in Vietnam from July 4, 1970 to July 4, 1971 in Camp Evans/Fire Bases Rockason,Catherine, Ripcord. Would like to chat with anyone in that area at that time. Thanks!
Name: Bill Nelson
Email: bill.nelson@hbo.com
Date: 9/12/00
I was with a gunner with the 2/502 strike force at camp eagle in phu bai 7/69-9/70 A Co. Looking for any one out their who served with me in the boonies...thomas pointman, "kentucky" my AG, ninko, cheshire, 'little joe" Bill Nelson NYC
Name: Bill Nelson
Email: bill.nelson@hbo.com
Date: 9/12/00
I was with a gunner with the 2/502 strike force at camp eagle in phu bai
7/69-9/70 A Co. Looking for any one out their who served with me in the
boonies...thomas pointman, "kentucky" my AG, ninko, cheshire, 'little joe" Bill
Nelson NYC
Name: kevin
Email: kevinvision@webtv.net
Date: 9/6/00
looking for anyone who may have known my brother...Patrick Connor...killed sept.9,1970. he was in the army, was only in Nam from july,70 to sept. Great site...thanks for any help
Name: Timothy J. Cummings
Email: tjcsmarty@yahoo.com
Hello, I was assigned to Phu Bai/Camp Evans Graves Registration Jan 70-Jan71. We worked mostly w/101st and 3rd CAG. we recovered almost 400 americans killed in action in the year I was there. There were only 9 of us covering the I Coprs north of DaNang, west to the border of Laos and south of QuangTri. It was an honor to serve those who gave it all.
Name: Phyllis Haley
Email: crystalmungia@webtv.net
Date: 9/3/00
My name is Phyllis Haley and my husband is Rick Haley. He was a door gunner with B Co. 101st AVN.BN. My daughter and I are trying to do something special for Rick for Christmas, something money can't buy.....memories. I am ten years younger than Rick and was playing with dolls while he and you were just trying to survive, but I try hard to connect with him and understand the importance and feelings of being a part of the 101st. I am hoping that some of you may have pictures and stories that you could e-mail me. Rick was there from 1967-1969. We are trying to put together a scrapbook with stories, facts and pictures to present to him for Christmas, and hope to pass on to the grandchildren. Your help would be greatly appreciated, the more my daughter and I research and learn about the "Vietnam War" the more love, pride and admiration we have for Rick and those who served. Sincerely I Am, Phyllis Haley
Name: richard lerczak
Email: rurban@tampabay.rr.com
Date: 8/28/00
801st maintance co camp eagle 69-70 looking for anyone that served during that time also looking for pics.... rurban @tmapabay.rr.com
Name: Sherrie
Email: sherrie@llc.net
Date: 8/20/00
My name is Sherrie and I have a friend John Patrick Murray that I met in a rehab. one year ago. We have shared alot of heart ache and happiness about life, addictions and vietnam. He has no momentoes of his life in Vietnam because it was all destroyed when he was unfortunately in prison. I am here to ask if anyone may know him or of him. I would like to help him find some long ago friends. My email address is Sherrie@llc.net. John P. Murray was in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He was shot several times in the legs in 1969. He is from Chicago and now lives in Florida.John was in Bravo company, !st battalion, 3rdmarine regime,3rd division. Sorry, my service lingo is not very good, but I do want to desperatly help my bud.
Name: Douglas E. Spaulding
Email: doug502@aol.com (or) spauldde@bp.com
Date: 8/20/00
I enjoyed the site. It's good to finally find someone who was in the same area & time period Feb 71 to Jan 72. I was with SVC. BTRY. 2/11th Arty. at Camp Eagle & TDY at Khe Sanh. We transported the Gun Batteries & delivered artillery shells to most of the fire bases in that area, our trucks had the red stripe painted on the nose of the hood. One of my co-workers was wounded while with A/2/501st. Nov.67 to Feb. 68.
Name: ray wunder
Email: raywunder@webtv.net
Date: 8/19/00
i served with 101st co b 1st brigade 2/502 from 67 68 like to here from outhers strike force
Name: Ken DeHaas
Email: tacp14@aol.com
Date: 8/18/00
Semper Fi!!! I was with 2nd Bn,1st Marines(Quang Nam province),mid 1970 to mid 1971.I was a radio operator,assigned to TACP,a 14 operator.I'm trying really hard to get in touch with my friends from that time,with not much luck.I've written for unit rosters,but with no response after 5 weeks!!I remember many,many faces and moments,but the names escape me. It's really frustrating!!!!This may sound really wierd,but Nam was the Best and Worst times of my life!!! Anyway,please write,if you can identify with me. Welcome Home Brothers!!! KEN
Name: Dan Gregan
Email: gregan@dp.net
Date: 8/15/00
I served in Vietnam from Nov '68 To Oct '69. I was with 101st, B Co 2nd BN 502 INF 2nd Platoon. I was an RTO. Five of us who served together have had Reunions every two years. We started the first 20 years after Vietnam and haven't missed one since. The five guys are: Dave Dillion was the LT, Tom Meyers was the "Doc", Mike Finnigan was Point and RTO, Dave Ference carried a grenade launcher. Some of the names we talk about are: Sgt Minton, Sgt Pepe, Burbank, McDermit, Yount, Charles Stephens, Montoya, there are others I can't remember at this time. If this rings a bell with anyone who may have served with us, we would be glad to hear from you.
Name: Steve Wray
Email: meyankee2@yahoo.com
Date: 8/14/00
I was with A co. 2/502 Abn.Inf. 101st Abn.Div. Strike force widowmakers 1969-70. I would like to hear from others of same unit. Our base camp was Camp Eagle in Phu Bai, when we saw it. Please contact me at meyankee2@yahoo.com My name is Steve Wray and I had a kit carson scout.
Name: David Estes
Email: destes@pkwy.k12.mo.us
Date: 8/11/00
Time: 10:55:06 PM
I served with the 1/327th Apr - Dec 71 as a grunt. We operated mainly out of Firebase Bastogne, Firebase Birmingham and Camp Eagle. Please drop me a line if you served in these areas. Did anyone know Sgt Bob Pulaski in the 1/327th? He died in August 71 in a mine accident and was my best friend. God bless all Vietnam vets! David Estes destes@pkwy.k12.mo.us
Name: jim mcdonald
Email: smcdonal@knights.farmington.k12.mo.us
Date: 8/4/00
great site. I'm looking for old buddies from 3rd. plt. Aco. 1/502 1971 vintage. Just a sitrep.
Name: Mike McCANDREW, boogie@sunlink.net
Date: 7/26/00
lookin for members of the 1st501st(101st AB) march 68-69 Co C,B.E(mortor)
Name: DANNY LOVEDAY, serts@bellsouth.net
Date: 7/26/00
I WAS WITH COMPANY C 326 MED BTLN 101 ABN IN 1971 AT CAMP EVANS. IT IS GOOD TO FINALLY SEE SOME PEOPLE FROM MY TIME ON THIS WEB SITE.
Date: 7/24/00
Just reading through your website on a lazy evening here in Boston (all nights are lazy in the summer)... I was looking over the web board wondering why their aren't more of you out there who think ahead to record and remember history. It is always inspiring to hear the stories and try to imagine how someone had to live through that kind of conflict...
Name: Ralph M. Roberts, rmrob@webtv.net
Date: 7/23/00
Looking for anyone who knew me in Viet Nam; March 1968-June 1970.124th SIG bN,125TH Sig Bn, 581st MI Det.(CMAC) and 54th Sig Bn.Need help!Trying to get sevice-connected for PTSD
Email: judith@prtcnet.org
Date: 7/15/00
Hey! my name is Wendell Carr, Was in VietNam Sep 1970-Oct 1971 E-co 1/502 as a sniper/Recon. good site,thanks A lot.
Name: Jim Claeys
Email: jrc48@webtv.net
Date: 7/15/00
Very nice site! After the 4th Infantry Division went home, I went up to Phu Bai and was with the 2/11th Artilllery at Camp Eagle. WANTED: Audiotapes of Vietnam radio traffic, fire missions, firefights, incoming, cockpit tapes, AFVN, etc. Also Vietnam home movies on video. I have a HUGE list of the same to trade from. Thanks!
Date: 7/10/00
Email: hayesr@rjrt.com
I WANTED TO SAY WELCOME HOME AND IT'S BEEN ALONG TIME. I WAS WITH THE 2/502,CHARLIE CO.3rd.101st airborne CAMP EAGLE (70-71). WE WERE IN AND AROUND BASTOGNE. MY NICKNAME IN NAM WAS SQUIRE (JIM HAYES)I GOT SHOT WITH A AK47 IN THE LEG,THEY TOOK THE BULLET OUT AND I STAYED WITH MY UNIT UNTIL MY TOUR WAS UP AND I CAME BACK TO THE WORLD. IF ANYONE WAS WITH THE 2/502,C CO,3rd SQUAD 70-71 E-MAIL ME AGAIN GUYS WELCOME HOME
Name: TY
Email: betty102847@gateway.net
Date: 7/2/00
Thank you for the information. Great site. Looking for any info on WO Jimmy Lee Watson, MIA, pilot of a UHIH helicopter, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry; 1st Cavalry Division. Any part of his life that we the family do not have will be so heartfelt. A letter, a picture, a card or words from someone that knew him. His immediate family, Father, Brother are deceased. His Mother is unable to speak or recogonize anyone, and only has Aunt's, Uncle's, and cousins. I am Jimmy Lee's first cousin.....TY
Name: Jay Welsh
Email: jayewelsh@hotmail.com
Date: 6/28/00
I was with the First Cav from 1969-70. 545th MP Company. Anyone there at that time, would appreciate a .
Email: Roselee44@aol.com
Date: 6/18/00
I can't say enough about the young men who served in Vietnam. Because of them I am able to live in a free country. Does anyone out there know if there are any statistics on any casualties among the USO performers who entertained there? I admire them too. Great site & long overdue. My ex-husband served there but like many others very seldom talked about it.
Email: jdtrotter@msn.com
Date: 6/12/00
Hello. I am trying to write a book that contains letters written home from soldiers that died in combat. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Name: Darrell Cota
Email: coyote@wa.freei.net
Date: 6/9/00
I was with A Co. 1/502 from Sept.'71 until they stood down and went home at the end of Jan.'72. I went on ambush several times, and long range patrol, search and destroy (later called "search and interdict" for the sake of political correctness and to try to calm down the people back in the World. We worked the AO around Fire Base Arsonal, Fire Base Rifle,and Fire Base Ann, and the piedmont area near Hue, Phu Bai and Quang Tri. Our CO was Capt. Scull, a West Point football player before he came to Nam. He was a cool guy. He and I and our other RTO hootched together in the bush. I can only remember 1st names of a few of the people that were there.
Name: Glenn L. Pugh
Email: maryglenn01@sprynet.com
Date: 6/3/00
Seeking information on SSGT James Thomas Hembree Jr, 101st Airborne Division. Jim was killed on Jul 14, 1970, in Thua Thien, South Vietnam. Thanks: Glenn Pugh
Name: John P. Carpio
Email: jaycee@jps.net
Date: 5/28/00
I was with Delta Company 52nd Sig.Bn in Soc Trang 1969-70. I was the NCOIC of the MARS station. I'd like to find unit members, unit history or guys stationed in Soc Trang about the same time. I'd like information about the base in Soc Trang and the MACV base in Vi Thanh, RVN. (team 71) Thanks
Name: Jerry William Wilson "Willy"
Email: jerrywwilson@boone.net
Date: 5/27/00
Very good web page. I was in Vietnam 1970-1971 at Camp Eagle with the 585th.Trans.Company.Would like to hear from anybody that was there.WELCOME HOME BROTHER'S and SISTER'S.
Name: lauren
Date: 5/27/00
hello my name is lauren and i need some good pictures of vietnam war for my honors history project. we have just finished the vietnam war unit and now it is project time. if anyone has pictures that you can email me it will be much appreciated. thank you! my email address is lobie131@hotmail.com.
Name: Sgt.David Robinson
Email: parisyuse@0l.com.
Date: 5/21/00
I was a member of E.Co.1/502nd. 101st.Abn. I was 4.2 Mortar Gunner,I also sereved with Mac.V.Mat.Team#54. Chu Chi-Bien-Hoa,Quang Tri, Hue,Khe Shan,A Shau Valley,Con Thien,Me Kong Delta
Name: Q Madp
Email: q@delta1-5.com
Date: 5/19/00
If you were or know someone that was with the Delta 1/5 deployed to Vietnam; Please visit www.delta1-5.com or www.vietnamheroes.com or e-mail me. Thanks.
Name: Donna
Email: deangel43@yahoo.com
Date: 5/16/00
Did anyone know my brother, Greg Eckerson, who served with the 101st in '70 and '71? He was with the 2nd Battalion (AMBL)/320th Arty and was at Camp Eagle as well as Firebases Veghel, Bastogne, Vandergrift, and others. He is dead now but I would like to know about some of the stuff that went on there at that time. He would not talk about much of it. Even if you did not know him, personally, it might help me to just hear from someone who was there then. Thanks.
Name: Kristin
Email: Judafur@hotmail.com
Date: 5/9/00
Hi my name is Kristin and I need help with some research for my English speech! I need to find out what the the people who were kids during the Vietnam war thought of the war. I need to their opinions of the war and what was going on. Thanks, Kristin
Name: Tim Childers
Email: exodus_x@hotmail.com
Date: 4/30/00
First I would like to give my thanks and show my appreciation for all your site had to offer. It really taught me a lot about Vietnam and the sound bytes were very interesting. I believe this helped further my knowledge of the Vietnam war and I will continually pay tribute to all those who fought, supported, and died for this country and it's beliefs. May God bless them all.
Name: Jack Speer
Email: JSpeer@altavista.com
Date: 4/29/00
I was with D 2/501st (67-68) I would like to hear from anyone that knew Delwin Fitch A 2/501st (67-68)I know Delwin is a KIA. I was with him in Basic, AII, Jump School, Fort Bragg. Would like to talk about my and (your) old buddie. Sure miss him. Thanks
Name: Richard Bartlett
Email: Bear@together.net
Date: 4/30/00
Thanks for the great site. Anyboby out there remember Firebase Henderson? Alpha Co. 2/501st was on the hill. About May of 1970. Any 1st Platoon left?
Name: Dave Keeton
Email: jamie_keeton@yahoo.com
Date: 4/29/00
My name is David Keeton and I served in the Vietnam War. I was in the 981st division. During the last few years I finally decided to come to terms with the experience I had. From this I wrote two books and am on my third one. The first one I wrote is about the war. It is my story about serving as a Military Policeman Sentry Dog Handler. It is about how me and other men made it through the war. The second book I wrote is about the true story of King "MOO." This has great pictures of the dog who served with me. It has valueable information. The third book that I am in the process of writing is about stories from other soldiers who have a story about the Vietnam War. This book will be ready in December. If you would like a copy any of these books, please contact my daughter for the address to obtain the information on the book. Each book is $10.00 and that includes shipping and handling. Also I just did a benefit last year for the Vietnam Hospital. I will again doing another one. If you would like information on that please contact my daughter at jamie_keeton@yahoo.com Thank you Dave Keeton
Name: Thomas Wilson
Email: schult@egyptian.net
Date: 4/26/00
Hi..My name is Julie. I'm tryin to help a friend of mine locate his old friends. His name is Thomas P. Wilson [SNAKE}. He was with Co.E 1st 506th 101st Airborne Div.3rd plt. Tom was there 1969-71.Camp Evans. If you remember hearing the Platoon Radio Call Sign"Zippo Kilo" that was him. His nick name was SNAKE. If you remember any of these names ...Zippo was some one named Lt. Mark Smith. Also any info about "Coon-Az".Other names are ...Enos..Amos..His Battalion Commander was War-lock or Crossbones....HHC 1/506 Co Commander had nickname "Spartan" Fire support bases Rakasans-Henderson-Sally..Also if anyone was on hill "996" Eagles Nest-Bergessgarden?-Hamburger Hill .Thanks so very much. please write back if you have any info that would help him. Also Thank-you and everyone else that was there. Thanks Julie
Name: Teresa & William Austin
Email: Taustin@g-net.net
Date: 4/22/00
We are looking for anyone that may have serverd with A Com. 2/502 101st Airbore Div. Husband has not been able to contact anyone that was in his company since he returned. He was there in 67-68
Name: Jason
Email: dedyrocks@hotmail.com
Date: 4/18/00
Very thought out website with good pics and better sound bytes. It really gives a lot of info
Name: Peter W. Marchand
Email: petermarchand@netzero.net
Date: 4/17/00
I was with C Battery, 2nd Battalion 94th Artillery, (175mm) XXIV Corps, from Oct 70 to Oct 71. After Lam Son 719 ended in April 71, we were assigned to General Support Reinforcing of the 101st Airborne Division. I was at FSB Bastogne in June 71 and moved to FSB Birmingham in July 71. We put a lot of rounds into the AShau, supporting the 101st.
Name: Jake
Email: tutewiler@yahoo.com
Date: 4/16/00
I was In vietnam Nov 1969-nov 1970 served on a lot of the fire bases in I corps.Was on Firebase Fuller(Dong Ha Mountain)Dec 1969 and then down to Quang tri.I was in the 101st MI DET,We put out the seismic sensors along the trails.I worked with The 3rd marines and the 5th mech also.would enjoy hearing from others who were in the same area.
Name: Paul Hernandez
Email: phernandez@excelonline.com
Date: 4/11/00
I was A co. 1/327 101st. Jun 68 to Jun 69. Would like to contact anyone in A co. in this time in country. I was a S/Sgt and I don't even remember which plt. at the moment. I would like to make contact with anyone who knew me or has pictures. I ran the recon squad Cpt. Christian had me form. I had all the talent in the company in one squad.
Name: Dick Jackola
Email: eus@virginiamn.com
Looking for Vets who where with 1/5 Cav D co. Airmobile at Bong Song-Viet Nam 1966 Nov. when my copter was shot down just before my rotation day? From Dick Jackola nickname Minnesota Only Rebel. My e-mail eus@virginiamn.com
Name: ARDEN " DOC " RIGGLE
Email: WLSTANLEY@PRODIGY.NET
A Co. 1/502 Jan thru June 68.I have a lot of reports for that time period. If you were there I sure would like to here from you.
Name: Richard Clinch
Email: RClinch@peoplepc.com
Date: 4/5/00
I was with 326th Med.Bn./101st Airborne '69-'70 Medic Eagle Dustoff. PHU BAI IS ALRIGHT!
Name: Hank Ortega
Email: hankpac@yahoo.com
Date: 4/4/00
Excellent site. Very unique approach. Looking for Tiger Force Veterans. Visit my site... http://hankstigerforce.homepage.com
Name: Craig Latham
Email: buff24_09@yahoo.com
Date: 3/26/00
I am posting again. I was a combat writer and photographer for the 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Ambl) in 70 and 71. I had a lot of good times and some bad times with the 2/501st. I recently received an e-mail for the wife of a member of D/2/501. She said he has spent 30 years trying to forget Nam, but now is trying to remember. I sent some stories I wrote. If anyone else would like to help him jog his memory write to Allen Allen Jennya@email.msn.com also visit my site if you would www.geocities.com/motorcity/boulevard/1892 I enjoy reading all postings. Craig Latham
Name: DEBBIE FONTANA
Email: DEBB561@YAHOO.COM
Date: 3/21/00
STILL LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH JOSEPH M. FONTANA 1969-1970 USMC
Name: Heriberto Rivas (VillaSolCn@aol.com)
Date: 3/02/00
The Army has made mistakes in my social security number so I have to prove I was in an infantry unit in Vietnam.. Anyone who was with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade "Black Death", in January 1970-January 71, I need your help. I am Heriberto Rivas from South Texas. I served under Lt. Foley and Sgt Brown. I was near Chu Lai and other areas. Thanks for the help.
Name: james bass
Email: wwwcurlynet
Date: 3/1/00
I just stumbled across your site, and enjoyed reading the s. I served with B 2/502 101st airborne, from jan 69-jan 70. would like to hear from anyone in the old unit. thanks
Name: John W. Marks, Lafayette, IN
Email: shum1949@hotmail.com
Date: 2/29/00
My name is John Marks. I served as a medic in B co. 2/501st infantry November 69-70. Some remember me as Doc Marks. Contact me at shum1949@hotmail.com if you would like. Please look at my website at http://members.truepath.com/laf/rvn.html
Name: richard urban
Email: rurbin1@tampay.rr.com
Date: 2/21/00
richard lerczak name in nam reverted back to my real name richard urban when came back from nam . I was stationed at camp eagled 69-70 801st maint looking for anyone that was with me during that time. Also looking for pics of the base before and now if anyone has revisted the base or area around
Name: Robert Holzkamper
Email: robbev@tcac.com
Date: 2/13/00
In country E 2/501 70/71. Would like to correspond with anyone who remembers me. Thanks
Name: jason shilling
Email: pigpen@theramp.net
Date: 2/11/00
This is for anybody that knows how to get a hold of Ray Blackman (Blackie) I need to talk to him please reply if you know how to get in touch with him please
Date: 1/27/00
If anyone knew Phillip Quinn Balliet, please leave a on the board and let me know if he is okay. I exchanged letters with until he went to Vietnam during my Freshman year at college. He could not communicate with me during this time so we lost contact. I think about him often and wonder if he is okay. If anyone out there knows what happened to him, I would appreciate you leaving a on the board. Thanks.
subject: From Vietnam Page
Name: w white
Email: boog101@webmail.bellsouth.net
i am looking for info concerning the 52nd aviation bat.camp halloway,vietnam. my dad was a door gunner on a b-model slick,flying rvn in 1965. the insignia on there heli was a dragon fly with machine guns under his wings,with a aviator cap, smoking a cigar. i am also looking for info on charlie battery 2nd battalion, 17th art.,anke vietnam. he was on a 105mm howitzer. he told me they were a "basterd" outfit, they didn't know who they belonged to...1966
Name: James Dufresne
Email: popa@netsync.net
Date: 1/22/00
When in Vietnam, I was with Alpha Company 3rd of the 21st, 196 Light Infantry Brigade from June 1969 through October 1969. I need to locate any information, Unit Rosters, Morning Reports, Daily logs, Any information that list what happened from July through Oct. Any information will be greatly appreciated. I've already contacted the National Records in St. Lewis, and they seem to have lost everything, including medical records. Thank you very much.
From: Marietta, GA
Email: r_harwell@aol.com
Date: 1/20/00
I am looking for anyone that may have served with my father. His name is Harry Harwell and he served in B/1/501 and served from 70-71. If anyone served with him please email me because he would love to get in touch.
subject: From Vietnam Page
Name: Brian Stokes
Email: bstokes@uu.net
Date: 1/14/00
I commend all vietnam vets that served and sacrificed their lives for their country. Both my dad and uncle served in country between 67 and 70. I enjoyed the site, and it just adds to my on going knowledge of the war. thanks
Name: TIM ALLMAN
Email: tim703@ipa.net
Date: 1/4/00
My Name is TIM ALLMAN I served in Vietnam with HHC2/502nd inf. Recon from 7-66 to 11-67 the Eagle Claw. I can still see the faces but the names have gone blank. Our Country let us down and left the Vietnamese people down. Our Country and our Senate needs to get Hanoi to make a full account of our Soldiers still listed as POW/MIA.
Name: Sharon R. Dennis (sinned098@webtv.net)
Date: 1/3/00
Great job. if anyone knows how to get a hold of Donald r. Dennis, He served in the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles between 1967-1969or70. I pray everyday that he's still around. That someday I will get to hug him and tell him how proud i am that he's my father. And to let my son meet my hero. please contact me.
Date: 12/23/99
Served with C. Co., 1st Bn, 502nd Inf, 101st Abn November 1970-November 1971;
spent a good many days on FB Brick and others of the area (Arsenal, Rifle,
Pistol, and Tomahawk) as well as some time near Quang Tri. Nice site.From:
Sharon Dennis
Name: Dennis Kurtz
Email: dennis@wworld.com
Date: 12/19/99
Great Site! I served with 2nd/501st/81 mortar platoon, dec1967/dec1968. Would
like to hear from anyone out there who served with me or was in c/2/501 during
the same time period
Date: 12/23/99
Served with C. Co., 1st Bn, 502nd Inf, 101st Abn November 1970-November 1971;
spent a good many days on FB Brick and others of the area (Arsenal, Rifle,
Pistol, and Tomahawk) as well as some time near Quang Tri. Nice site.
From: Michael E. Dorch
Email: NeoGuy@webtv.net
Date: 12/16/99
This is White Eagle. I go by NeoGuy@webtv.net though. I was 2/501 Alpha co. 2nd platoon. Hue Fu Bai. Glad you survived too. Contact me if you want contact with other members. By the way i was with Joe Hooper. If you know who he is. Sgt. Retired Michael E. Dorch
From: John Brereton (Brooklyn, N.Y)
Date: 12/6/99
I want to say THANK YOU to all who served in the armed forces. The impact that
soldiers have had on history and society is amazing. I try to tell people
everyday that the reason that they have freedom is because of those who have
been willing to put their lives on the line. I cry everytime when I read stories
of the battles, struggles, and adventures soldiers have went through. It is sad
that Americans celebrate athletes and celebrities more than the soldiers that
gave them freedom. I am 18 years old and comprehend only some of the pain and
passion that soldiers have went through. I can not begin to imagine what you
(the almighty soldiers) have went through. Thank you because you gave me the
chance to speak freely and you opened the doors for opportunity. The only reason
I can attend college right now is because of all those who have served bravely
in the American armed forces. I do not have much except a sincere thank you.
What all of you have did is beyond heroic. I always salute those past and
present who served for a sometimes ungrateful country. My prayers are with all
of you everynight. Have no fear, God will reward all of you because you served
for others rather than yourself. I read stories and heard about soldiers who had
to kill. Whether enemy or not, you did what you were asked to do. It was not
your fault, the government is to blame. Never think it was your decision to kill
because you were fighting for what the government believed in, not what you
believed in. My flag blows gracefully in the wind, with thousands of others,
that represent the power, determination, and glory that soldiers have put
forward for people like myself. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! As my JROTC Drill team, the
X-Squad, would say NO REMORSE, NO PAIN, NO REGRETS, NO SHAME!!!
From: John Brereton (Brooklyn, N.Y)
Email: Brereton@fordham.edu
Date: 12/6/99
Right now I am doing a research paper for a history paper at Fordham University. This is my 4th time doing a paper on Vietnam. I want to say THANK YOU to all who served in the armed forces. The impact that soldiers have had on history and society is amazing. I try to tell people everyday that the reason that they have freedom is because of those who have been willing to put their lives on the line. I cry everytime when I read stories of the battles, struggles, and adventures soldiers have went through. It is sad that Americans celebrate athletes and celebrities more than the soldiers that gave them freedom. I am 18 years old and comprehend only some of the pain and passion that soldiers have went through. I can not begin to imagine what you (the almighty soldiers) have went through. Thank you because you gave me the chance to speak freely and you opened the doors for opportunity. The only reason I can attend college right now is because of all those who have served bravely in the American armed forces. I do not have much except a sincere thank you. What all of you have did is beyond heroic. I always salute those past and present who served for a sometimes ungrateful country. My prayers are with all of you everynight. Have no fear, God will reward all of you because you served for others rather than yourself. I read stories and heard about soldiers who had to kill. Whether enemy or not, you did what you were asked to do. It was not your fault, the government is to blame. Never think it was your decision to kill because you were fighting for what the government believed in, not what you believed in. My flag blows gracefully in the wind, with thousands of others, that represent the power, determination, and glory that soldiers have put forward for people like myself. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! As my JROTC Drill team, the X-Squad, would say NO REMORSE, NO PAIN, NO REGRETS, NO SHAME!!!
From: CHAD T. CRAWFORD (BELLEVIEW, FL)
Email: opus777@mfi.net
Date: 12/5/99
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE SERVED WITH OR KNEW OF MY DAD PFC. ARIE TERRY, A CO 1BN 502 INF 101 AIRBORNE. KIA 04/30/68. ALSO ANY INFO ON THE UNIT ETC. ALL INFO IS WELLCOME.
From: Laura (Holliday,Tx)
Email: laurafromtexas@webtv.net
Date: 12/3/99
Looking for all "Blue Spaders" There is an association for you, also a newsletter and annual reunions For info, contact me at laurafromtexas@webtv.net..
From: DEBORAH J. FONTANA (ISLANDIA, NEW YORK)
Email: MEL@AOL.COM
Date: 11/30/99
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH JOSEPH M. FONTANA VIETNAM 1969-1970 3RD BATTALION, 5TH MARINES, 1SR MARINE DIVISION. LIBERTY BRIDGE, HILL65, AN HOA, LZ ROSS AND LZ BALDY. PLEASE THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
From: joseanimalkingdom@hotmail.com
Date: 11/11/99
I served in the U.S. Navy from 1982-1986. I admire any Vietnam War Vet, you had suffered for a long time, and been left unattended for too long. I take my hat off for you guys! I thank you for your sacrifices, and for those who never came back!! You had served our country with HONOR!!!
Bring the rest of our boy back(M.I.A.)}
From: RET. SSG. JOE LUDWICK, GI-JOE-LUD@webtv.net
(YUKON, OK)
Date: 11/10/99
(N.C.O.C. REUNION 2000) SEPTEMBER 27-OCT 1ST 2000 FT. BENNING GA. IF YOU ATTENDED NCO SCHOOL WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU, CONTACT PERSON RET. ARM SSG. JOE E. LUDWICK 405 373-4653 OR VISIT ARE WEBSITES http://w3.ime.net/~ncocloca/NCOC-1~1.HTM OR THE-TWELFTH-HOLE http://community-1.webtv.net/GI-JOE-LUD/THETWELFTHHOLE/
Date: 11/6/99
From: Bob Morecook, Sugar Land TX 77496-6661
Email: rmorecook@hotmail.com
Hi Visit the guys and ladies who provided you support in the field at the AFVN home page http://www.geocities.com/afvn
Date: 11/1/99
IF you remember the truck(CANNONBALL)that hauled fuel around the bong song area from jun 67 to may 68 please contact me atlarjoy@crunet.c0m
Email: tridamcon@cdepot.net
Date: 10/27/99
I served in the 5th bat. 27th arty. charlie battery. made some great buddies in 69-70. would love to hook up with any one who was in country during this time frame. The name I went by over there was Egor. some of the guys I am looking for mick addams, rowdy Vrooman, nickelson from ca. and Muskie from ca. also. Edgar Jenks from Ca. Tim addams as well.}
Name: gary pedigo, Martinsville, VA
Email: thepoolman_1999@yahoo.com
Date: 10/27/99
Thanks for a wonderful informative site. I was in country 8-70 thru 5-71 with the 101st 1st of 506 infantry div at Camp Evans, alpha company. If anyone reading this was there at that time I would love to hear from you. I would like to say "Welcome Home" to all the vets and thank you for this page.
Name: Jim Beuer, Valley Springs, Ca.
Email: tridamcon@cdepot.net
Date: 10/26/99
looking for comrades from viet nam 1969. served in Charlie battery/5th Bat.27th Arty.Duclap,Phan Rang, in hosp. @ Camron bay. met guys from the 173rd,101st,7th marines, was turned on to sidhartha by a grunt
Would like to make contact with anyone that was with the 1/327th. I was an RTO, Worked off FB's Veghel, Bastogne, Roy, Was on Hill 884 for some time. God BLESS ALL VETS!!
PS. "GOD BLESS AMERICA, LAND OF THE FREE, HOME OF THE BRAVE."
Mike cobbled together some scraps of cloth, made himself a needle out of bamboo, and sewed an American flag on the inside of his shirt.
Every afternoon, we would hang Mike's shirt on the wall of our cell and say the Pledge of Allegiance. Saying the Pledge of Allegiance may not seem the most meaningful and important part of the day for many Americans, but for those men in that stark prison cell, so far from our great country, it was important and meaningful beyond words.
Eventually, the Vietnamese searched our cell and found the flag inside Mike's shirt. They removed it and came for Mike that night. For the benefit of all of us, they beat Mike severely for hours.
Mike was not in good shape when they finally returned him to our cell. We tried to comfort and take care of him as best we could. The cell in which we lived had a concrete slab in the middle on which we slept. A naked light bulb hung in each corner of the room.
After things quieted down, we tried to get some sleep. I glanced at the corner of the room to see Mike Christian sitting in the dim light. Though his eyes were almost shut from the beating, and he was in obvious pain, Mike began sewing another American flag out of scraps of cloth. Mike was not doing it to make himself feel better. He was doing it because he knew how important it was for us to be able to pledge our allegiance to our flag and country.
Name: Dennis Kurtz
Email: dennis@wworld.com
Date: 12/19/99
Great Site! I served with 2nd/501st/81 mortar platoon, dec1967/dec1968. Would like to hear from anyone out there who served with me or was in c/2/501 during the same time period
Date: 12/23/99
Served with C. Co., 1st Bn, 502nd Inf, 101st Abn November 1970-November 1971; spent a good many days on FB Brick and others of the area (Arsenal, Rifle, Pistol, and Tomahawk) as well as some time near Quang Tri. Nice site.
From: Michael E. Dorch
Email: NeoGuy@webtv.net
Date: 12/16/99
This is White Eagle. I go by NeoGuy@webtv.net though. I was 2/501 Alpha co. 2nd platoon. Hue Fu Bai. Glad you survived too. Contact me if you want contact with other members. By the way i was with Joe Hooper. If you know who he is. Sgt. Retired Michael E. Dorch
From: John Brereton (Brooklyn, N.Y)
Email: Brereton@fordham.edu
Date: 12/6/99
Right now I am doing a research paper for a history paper at Fordham University. This is my 4th time doing a paper on Vietnam. I want to say THANK YOU to all who served in the armed forces. The impact that soldiers have had on history and society is amazing. I try to tell people everyday that the reason that they have freedom is because of those who have been willing to put their lives on the line. I cry everytime when I read stories of the battles, struggles, and adventures soldiers have went through. It is sad that Americans celebrate athletes and celebrities more than the soldiers that gave them freedom. I am 18 years old and comprehend only some of the pain and passion that soldiers have went through. I can not begin to imagine what you (the almighty soldiers) have went through. Thank you because you gave me the chance to speak freely and you opened the doors for opportunity. The only reason I can attend college right now is because of all those who have served bravely in the American armed forces. I do not have much except a sincere thank you. What all of you have did is beyond heroic. I always salute those past and present who served for a sometimes ungrateful country. My prayers are with all of you everynight. Have no fear, God will reward all of you because you served for others rather than yourself. I read stories and heard about soldiers who had to kill. Whether enemy or not, you did what you were asked to do. It was not your fault, the government is to blame. Never think it was your decision to kill because you were fighting for what the government believed in, not what you believed in. My flag blows gracefully in the wind, with thousands of others, that represent the power, determination, and glory that soldiers have put forward for people like myself. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! As my JROTC Drill team, the X-Squad, would say NO REMORSE, NO PAIN, NO REGRETS, NO SHAME!!!
From: CHAD T. CRAWFORD (BELLEVIEW, FL)
Email: opus777@mfi.net
Date: 12/5/99
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE SERVED WITH OR KNEW OF MY DAD PFC. ARIE TERRY, A CO 1BN 502 INF 101 AIRBORNE. KIA 04/30/68. ALSO ANY INFO ON THE UNIT ETC. ALL INFO IS WELLCOME.
From: Laura (Holliday,Tx)
Email: laurafromtexas@webtv.net
Date: 12/3/99
Looking for all "Blue Spaders" There is an association for you, also a newsletter and annual reunions For info, contact me at laurafromtexas@webtv.net..
From: DEBORAH J. FONTANA (ISLANDIA, NEW YORK)
Email: MEL@AOL.COM
Date: 11/30/99
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH JOSEPH M. FONTANA VIETNAM 1969-1970 3RD BATTALION, 5TH MARINES, 1SR MARINE DIVISION. LIBERTY BRIDGE, HILL65, AN HOA, LZ ROSS AND LZ BALDY. PLEASE THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
From: joseanimalkingdom@hotmail.com
Date: 11/11/99
I served in the U.S. Navy from 1982-1986. I admire any Vietnam War Vet, you had suffered for a long time, and been left unattended for too long. I take my hat off for you guys! I thank you for your sacrifices, and for those who never came back!! You had served our country with HONOR!!!
Bring the rest of our boy back(M.I.A.)}
From: RET. SSG. JOE LUDWICK, GI-JOE-LUD@webtv.net
(YUKON, OK)
Date: 11/10/99
(N.C.O.C. REUNION 2000) SEPTEMBER 27-OCT 1ST 2000 FT. BENNING GA. IF YOU ATTENDED NCO SCHOOL WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU, CONTACT PERSON RET. ARM SSG. JOE E. LUDWICK 405 373-4653 OR VISIT ARE WEBSITES http://w3.ime.net/~ncocloca/NCOC-1~1.HTM OR THE-TWELFTH-HOLE http://community-1.webtv.net/GI-JOE-LUD/THETWELFTHHOLE/
Date: 11/6/99
From: Bob Morecook, Sugar Land TX 77496-6661
Email: rmorecook@hotmail.com
Hi Visit the guys and ladies who provided you support in the field at the AFVN home page http://www.geocities.com/afvn
Date: 11/1/99
IF you remember the truck(CANNONBALL)that hauled fuel around the bong song area from jun 67 to may 68 please contact me atlarjoy@crunet.c0m
Email: tridamcon@cdepot.net
Date: 10/27/99
I served in the 5th bat. 27th arty. charlie battery. made some great buddies in 69-70. would love to hook up with any one who was in country during this time frame. The name I went by over there was Egor. some of the guys I am looking for mick addams, rowdy Vrooman, nickelson from ca. and Muskie from ca. also. Edgar Jenks from Ca. Tim addams as well.}
Name: gary pedigo, Martinsville, VA
Email: thepoolman_1999@yahoo.com
Date: 10/27/99
Thanks for a wonderful informative site. I was in country 8-70 thru 5-71 with the 101st 1st of 506 infantry div at Camp Evans, alpha company. If anyone reading this was there at that time I would love to hear from you. I would like to say "Welcome Home" to all the vets and thank you for this page.
Name: Jim Beuer, Valley Springs, Ca.
Email: tridamcon@cdepot.net
Date: 10/26/99
looking for comrades from viet nam 1969. served in Charlie battery/5th Bat.27th Arty.Duclap,Phan Rang, in hosp. @ Camron bay. met guys from the 173rd,101st,7th marines, was turned on to sidhartha by a grunt
Would like to make contact with anyone that was with the 1/327th. I was an RTO, Worked off FB's Veghel, Bastogne, Roy, Was on Hill 884 for some time. God BLESS ALL VETS!!
PS. "GOD BLESS AMERICA, LAND OF THE FREE, HOME OF THE BRAVE."
Mike cobbled together some scraps of cloth, made himself a needle out of bamboo, and sewed an American flag on the inside of his shirt.
Every afternoon, we would hang Mike's shirt on the wall of our cell and say the Pledge of Allegiance. Saying the Pledge of Allegiance may not seem the most meaningful and important part of the day for many Americans, but for those men in that stark prison cell, so far from our great country, it was important and meaningful beyond words.
Eventually, the Vietnamese searched our cell and found the flag inside Mike's shirt. They removed it and came for Mike that night. For the benefit of all of us, they beat Mike severely for hours.
Mike was not in good shape when they finally returned him to our cell. We tried to comfort and take care of him as best we could. The cell in which we lived had a concrete slab in the middle on which we slept. A naked light bulb hung in each corner of the room.
After things quieted down, we tried to get some sleep. I glanced at the corner of the room to see Mike Christian sitting in the dim light. Though his eyes were almost shut from the beating, and he was in obvious pain, Mike began sewing another American flag out of scraps of cloth. Mike was not doing it to make himself feel better. He was doing it because he knew how important it was for us to be able to pledge our allegiance to our flag and country.
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