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Michael Weiland, Jr. wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Looking for any information about Sgt. Michael Weiland, 1st infantry, Lai Khe, Vietnam
Hollie Miller wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
My father's name is Robert Eugene Miller, may have been called Bob or Bobby at that time. He served in the 4th Infantry Division from 1966-1977 in Pleiku, Vietnam. He was stationed at Dragon Mountain base camp. At the time he was 26 years old and his friends called him "Gramps" I hope there is someone out there that knows him. He would absolutely love to hear from someone.
Gary Pinnell wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was located @ LZ Nancy from Dec. 68 to May 69. I was with the 14th Engr. Co. C. The guy's in my hooch all had nicknames writen on the wall. Mine was spooky. Our loader operator was Phil " Houser" Housenick. Our squad leader was called Red.Our 1st squad leader left us on the road when we caught sniper fire while mine sweeping.
Leonard Woods jr from sweet springs wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Still looking for anyone who was with the naval unit at marble mountain. from nov 67 thru nov 68.
Also would like to find someone that my wife and I met in Hawaii. The couple names were Rudy and Marie and they lived in california. Rudy was a supply sergeant in the army and that is all I can remember.
SP5 James Zilch from Creve Coeur wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was with the 95th for 18 months at Ft. Benning and shipped out to Viet Nam from Long Beach on the USNSMSTS Geiger (ship) with several other units on board. We stopped at Subic Bay (Phillapine Is.) then on to Viet Nam. One stop to drop off one or two units then on to DaNang. When we arrived there were no docks avail. so they transported from the ship to shore by way of open top boats then transported us by bus to the beach side area by Marble Mountain where our Advance party awaited our arrival. I was one of the members of the maintenance team. (Medical Maintenance,Quartermaster Maintenance, Carpenter etc.
Joe EARWOOD from SHELBY wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
served with 24th tran co. tuy hoa sub area 1967/1968. would like to hear from others in the company during these years.
SARA JONES from TUCSON wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
My father, Charlie Hudh Davis, served in the Vietnam War with the 51st Infantry under Capt. Warner from November of 1979- November of 1971. He is attempting to gain disability for his PTSD in order to cover the cost of his medical needs . However, the Federal Govt. has denied his claim until he can produce names of people he served with in combat. But as most of you suffering from PTSD know, the war is not exactly something you want to "try" to remember. If anyone served in this infantry division during those years and can help prove my father was in combat. Please email me at [email protected]. I really appreciate any help you may be able to provide.
Terry Jelcick from Soquel wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Agent Orange?
Just curious if my bezel cell carcinoma or memory loss has anything to do with my time in Chu Lai (NSAD 1968-69). A buddy who shared a room back then says he's dying of some kind of cancer the VA says is related to his time in Chu Lai so I was just wondering when my number will be punched.

Now I'm being told the time we spent on board the USS Morton DD-948 (1966-67) off the coast didn't help either. And then there's the bad cough I couldn't shake for 6-8 months following my return from the Gulf after Desert Storm (PSU 303, Dammam, Saudi Arabia).

Ahhh well, I'll probably get hit by a bus and it won't make a big difference. When your number's up...
Rose Helton wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I am glad I accidentally found this site.
My husband was a vietnam vet who for many years suffered from PTSD and passed away because of it. Ironically, this was before the computers so I was told there was no record of him being there.
He was on Hill 175 which was later called Freedom Hill. I believe between 1969-1972. If anyone was in this Hill 175, I would like to hear from you. I myself is a veteran stationed in Germany in 1974.
Thanks and good luck to us all!
Steven Hull from Moscow wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was USNR stationed on USS New Jersey BB-62 Sept 1968 to 13 May 1969. E-3, attached to 4th Div. Stood navigation watches on the bridge as a helmsman. I have 8mm, vhs and DVD footage of Westpac cruise 68-69, including shellback initiation when we crossed the Equator. I enlisted at US Naval Reserve Center, next to Dodger Stadium in October 1967. Currently Latah County Veterans Service Officer (semi-retired).
al cabral wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Dec.67 to Dec.69 Tuy Hoa Co. D. Anyone still out their?
william mcswain from greensboro wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
usaf mecical service specialist cam rahn bay, sept 68 thru sept 69,emergency room air force hosp. went back in june 70 binh tuy afb,2 mos.tuy hoa for 3mos, back to cam rahn for last six mos.left may 1971. sappers blew up our pol dump the night before i left in may. does anybody remeber this. i pray all are well. i have done very well in life wonderful wife and two super kids.
leslie griffus from brethren wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
served in 1876 communication squadern
ton su nhut air force base 1970 to 1971
Fred OPELL from lLouisa wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
PHU CAT 1969 looking for info date month anything on choppers transport of what I believe was five KIA soldiers dropped to the air base. I was with 4SOS (SPOOKY GUN SHIPS ) across the ramp where the choppers always landed.
John Zamora from pittsburg wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
1ST Btn 4TH Mar Reg 3RD Mar Div
C.A.C. 8&9 Phu Bay/Que
1966-1967 hope the rest made it home safely
Phil Wielgosh wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
served with 589th engr btn co c 1968-1969 looking to contact anyone in my co
Rodger Paisley from Downingtown wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Served with HHQ Co. 101st Airborne Division July 1970 to July 1971
Tony Giampapa wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
3rdmardiv.1st amtracs A Co 3rd pltn 03/09/1967 to 09/25/1967CuaViet.Hey out there. 40 years is a long time. For some of us its like yesterday and never leaves. Been fighting the VA for a long time for benefits. They want me to prove my claims. I went to the wall in DC 10 years ago. Confirmed. If anyone in this outfit needs proof the book is "WAR WITHOUT HEROES" David Douglas Duncan. Harper & Row Publishers New York and Evanston. Operation "Fortress Sentry" What a joke. During the monsoons. We lost a lot of people for nothing. I still have nightmares. Been on medication forever. The worm is going to turn. I saw faces in that book that I remember but dont know the names. But I do remember the names of those who were blown away. Names I do remember are Don Shepler and Pete Dunton out of Phoenix, P.J. Ball from N.Y., Chris Bartel Pomona,CAL. Frank Ritkeske KIA my best friend while I was in the brig for sleeping on post. Bullshit. I had one eye open. We had been in the field for nine days. Me and Andre Olsby were made examples of because of because there wasnt enough body counts for the General so we must be sleeping on post. Then while I was in the brig the airfield in Da Nang which we were right next to was rocketed. We were not allowed weapons. So we went into a sand bagged hole met for 10 people which 40 of us tried to fit in. You want stress. I feel so sorry for the Iraq veterans. I was that age way back. Theyre going through the same problems when they come back. They are not labeled baby killers yet. But I know what war does to a persons mind. Its so distorted. Will sign off.
Donald Burrell from marrero wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was with the Mike Co. Third Batl Fourh Marines stationed at the Rock Pile for two weeks in May or June of 1969."Semper Fi."
Jerome Palmer wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Served in TanMy 67-68. There is a great website dedicated to helping find service mates called Together We Served. Go to army.togetherweserved.com or navy.togetherweserved.com for Marines and Navy or airforce.togetherweserved. Check it out and I hope it helps. Welcome home and God bless.
William DeFrancesco wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I served in the 3rd Seccurity Police Squadron, Bien Hoa, Vietnam from Dec. 3rd, 1967 until Dec. 3rd, 1968. I was in the 1968 TET Offensive when Capt. Maisey was killed at Bunker Hill 10. If any fellow airman who was there at the same time I was there please fill free to e-mail me. My pictures were limited during this time, but would like to see some.
John Henderson Jr. from Marblehead wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
stationed in Tay Ninh 587th sig co. 1968 an69 was on black virgin mountain when overrun 18 aug 68.I am still breathing.God Bless you ALL.
James (Jim) Blankenship from StMarys wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I am still trying to locate buddies from the 553rd eng.co.fb
Located in DongBaThin VN 1970..I drove Gun Truck, Road Runner.I have found 5 men that were in my co.,and two of them drove GT before and after I did. 2 rode as gunners, still looking for others who were there. We were a float bridge co., but when I was there (1/70-12/70) all we did was run the roads from north to south.. Would like to locate sgt.E-6 Garcia,,he was NCO on my last convey I ran. Ran through rocket and mortar ambush south of BamaTouit.On that my last trip I was driving leed Jeep w/m-60.. If you were there or know any of the group please get in touch.>[email protected] < Thanks-- Jim
robert squires from schuylkill haven wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
served with the 701st through the years of 68 to 70 was in A co,C co D co in 69 an 70 i was with 57th trans co. drove a duese and a half as rations driver for the mess hall while with the 57th trans co i drove for the club system in other words i kept the clubs supplied love to hear from anyone that remembers me
Gerry Gudinas from phoenix wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
My name is Gerry Gudinas I was in Vietnam April 67 to Feb.68 with A co. 1/12 4th plt.1st Cav Div.

I was a grunt fought in Bong Son..Dak To..Kon Tum..Quang Tri.

Looking for any of my grunt brothers have found 7 so far.What a joy to talk to these guy's after 41 years.Still looking for

Lt Mullins
Larry Larson
Jesse Wright
Marvin Lightner
Mike Cunningham
Claud Watts
Chaplin Keene
Anybody else from A co. 1/12 67/68

Hammerspring 4-6 India Gerry Gudinas Out
Walter Nunnery from Hartfield wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I 'm looking for marines in F.L.C. who knew me and served with me. I worked in and drove for Graves Registration cleaning and baging marines bodys located beside the helo pad just through the gate at Quang Tri ,My nickname is lurch and I'm 6'7" tall . I'm can't remember which motor T outfit I was in either 3rd Motor T or 5th Motor T, hell it could of been 6 Motor T. Anyway The outfit was Force Logistic Command or F.L.C. from Dong Ha in country between June 69- July 70. I love all of you men. I also want to let the families know that I treated your loved ones with the upmost dignity and respect. I'm not sure of the dates I could be off a month either way , Yours Truly, Walt
Brad Running from Seattle wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I served @ NSAD Qui Nhon from Oct. 69 - Oct 70.
I was in the personnel dept. I remember so much like it was yesterday. Hot, sticky climate, night watches in the towers. Wow, hard to believe its 40 yrs. ago. I'm doing fine and have a wonderful family and been very sucessful in my careers. If you served during this time, give me a shout. I would like to hear from some of my old buddies. Take care and God Bless our Troops!!!
David O. Chung from Cedar City wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Served with USAF 7th Air Force, Detachment 1, 377th Air Base Wing at Bien Hoa. Worked with USMC MAG 12 during the 1972 Easter Offensive.
I brought the Vietnam Women's Memorial to Washington, DC in 1993 for dedication on the National Mall.
Greg Haake from Coppell wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
In country from Jan 1970 to Dec 1970; stationed with A Co. 15th Transportation Bn at Phu Loi. Worked the flight line as a turbine engine mechanic supporting 227th, 229th, 15th Med, C Trp 1/9th. Anyone who remembers the big hangar with the 1st Cav patch that you could see for miles and remembers it collapsing the first time was there. Would like to hear from you.
Gerald Zel from Hertford wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Looking for people who served with MILPHAP teams N1 & N2 1967 in Hoi An & Quang Tri