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Curtis Barcelo wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was with the SP [army] in DaNang 70-71.We were living in the old Navy Hosp. acroos from the Marine Hele-pad.Would like to hear from some of the guys that were there.
GEORGE FERGUSON wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I must be one of a few people who remember coming in country,Cam Ran Bay. Later to Can Tho and then to Soc Trang. I became a crew chief with the Soc Trang "Tigers", Tiger 10 was my UH-1H. I switched off with other crew chiefs to get more flying time and to learn how to fly the Huey's. I learn to fly UH-1D's and H's. I saw a great deal of combat in the 44th Special Zone along the cambodian border. I traveled far and wide to places like Bien Hoa, Ca Mau, Moc Hoa, Chau Doc, My Tho, Dong Tam, Rach Ga, Bac Lieu, Tra Vinh, Sa Dec, Long Xuyen, Saigon, and more places north around and above "Little Corpus Christie".
I served with Lt.Darling, pilot and CW04 Schmidt, they taught me how to fly Hueys. I served with David Zcerpicki, David Dela Peza, George Quackenbush, Dennis Wall, Richard Petty (CrewChief), Charlie Burgess, Charlie Martinez, Ruben Carbajal, Alejandro Rubidoueax, Danny Ramanski, to just name a few.
We saw Viet Cong kill themselves in suicide bombings through the constintina wire, monks setting themselves on fire, Bombings from B-52's, miniguns fired from Huey gunships, Loch's, and Puff. Motrar and rocket attacks that just rocked the Soc Trang camp. I spent a year and a half their. I remember the lousy guard duty and horrific hours in the hot weather working on the Huey's to get them washed, serviced, tested and flown on missions again. I found it better to talk about the experiences and let it go. How about those poisonous snakes, krates. And those pythons. Bugs everywhere and Momma Sans washing clothes. Just a few thoughts. Anyone serve in the Army Aviation 13th battalion, 121st Assault Helicopter Company.?
William Cummings. jr. from Springfield wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was with F-2-11 66 to 68
Looking for Richard Mcguire,
Mercer first name unknown
Semper Fi
James Melton from Naples, FL 34110 wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I am looking for others to make a trip back to Vietnam with me. I have been back twice and know "the ropes", but don't want to travel alone. I assure you that going back is a trip of a lifetime.
hank krawiec from waretown wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
looking for ron moyer bob flick bill goode louis layton ray laminak all served together at camp holloway 09/65 66-67
ernest place from hudson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
was with co d87th in phu bai 1968 to july 69 spent a lot of time in ashua was operations clerk brout mail to land clearing teams and out posts around phuu bai quang tri are looking for someone that remembers me
David Sharpe from Roanoke wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
In country 11/66 - 11/67 with 1st Signal Bn 362nd Signal Co
Gary Knight from Anna wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Served in Vietnam from March 69 to March 70,
D Troop 2/10th Cav, 4th Inf. Div.
Robert Landers wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Anyone know Robert F. Howell or Curtis Mohler both were radio operators with the 7th Marines. the last time I saw Cpl. Howell was Jan 70 on the USS Sanctuary. I am also looking for the Corpsman who saved my life FB Baldy Jan. 8th 1970. I too was an FRO. I can't remember what Company was on FB Ryder before Christmas '69 to when Ross was overrun?
William Cummings jr from Springfield wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Looking for Richard Mcguire
Any one with F-2-11 1st. Marine div.
Co Capt Hall your driver is looking for you.
E. Hamell from Beaumont wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was stationed in Cam Rahn Bay, Vung Tau and Can Tho from December 1969 - December 1970 with the 535th TAS 483 TAW. Made guest appearances in Phan Rang, Fu Cat, Bieh Hoa, Long Binh , Saigon and other places......
Harvey Williams from Rocky Mount wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
My name is Harvey L. Williams and served in Viet Nam from 20 Mar 67 to Aug 67. We were assigned in country on a Mission called Project Counter. We came to Viet Nam some 360 strong. Upon entering the country we were cut up into four man teams and distributed all over the country to review supply records and to provide logistical expertise. I was a young dumb 20 year old kid from North Carolina and was scared to death. Upon our arrival I guest we were sent to a processing station at Ben Hoa and Long Bien. During my first night here there was a large explosion not far from us and we were told that the Ammo depot at long bin had been mortared. This event lit up the sky not far from us and this further heighten my fear. We were told that this was constant occurrence, we were also told that several men died during these attacks. The four members of my team were Sgt James Pelham, Spec Sylvester Hills and Pfc Larry Roland. We were first sent to Da Tieng, I believe with a 25th Infantry Div unit. Project Counter members were not assigned to any units that we inspected however, we were administratively attached, so a lot of the units we looked at I can't remember the names and only names of feloows soldiers we worked with. I remember instances of mortar attacks on our compound and a special birthday attack for Ho Che Mien's birthday. I thought I would not make it through that night. During this attacked I watch as our small air station came under attack from the VC and several men died in this effort. As I stated before we were not really a part of these units but we shared guard with them and we defended the compound when required. There was another instance where our fuel bladder depot was mortared and we helped to extinguish the burning fuel by rolling very warm fifty-five gallon drums of assorted fuels away from the larger flames. Two men died during this effort and the men of my team was written up for acts of bravery, however, it was never officially submitted up the chain. Our mode of transport throughout the country was convey and helo transport. During one of these moves from Da Tieng to Cu Chi we can under a small attack after two of our trucks hit land mines. There are several other instances of the war that still rest with me and my family. I have been married four times with my issues and I am currently in the process of filing a claim with VA for these experiences. I ask any of you who may know anything regarding the occurrences above or any names of individuals that my have been with us during these occurrences please either email me at [email protected] or call at 252-937-9946. I have tried to contact the members of my team with no success, hopefully some of you may remember us, at least I hope so. Even if you have no information and you knew us please contact me, it would be great to correspond with anyone that served with us during this time. Sgt Pelham and Spec Hills are from Hopewell, VA and I believe Pfc Roland was from either Kansas or Missouri.

Thank all of you for allowing me to serve with you.

V/R

Pfc Harvey L. Williams
Alton Shackleford wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I served with Light Horse "Alpha" 67-68. Based out of Phu Loi. I am trying to connect with former members of Light Horse.
jack cook from farmerville, la wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
camp Tien Sha Apr 67 thru Jan 69, Supply Depot, Navy E-5, trying to hear from Larry Capelli, James Cook, Chuck Shultz
Joe McGowan from Philadelphia wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Hi ! Was in country from July'68 to July'69.C co.121Signal
1st Inf.Div.On top of Nui Ba Den for 9 months and Dian
rest of time.Anybody who was on the mountain then,or
down at Dian at Charlie Control,would like to hear from
you.This is GraniteRomeoTango ,over!! Almost 40 years !!
Happy New Year,everyone--and Peace !!
robert degiso from garnerville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
would like to hear from any one who served with me in 41st arty grp 67-68 phucat. we went by ship inapril of 67 aboard the usns geiger. left from fortsill .
Joe Hare from Columbia wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
The following Bravo Co 2nd/28th Inf., 1st Inf Div. Lai Khe, So. Vietnam, vets have been located over the past 18 months: John McCoy, Fred Hill, Don Anderson, Dale Carry, Ron Moreno, David Groh, Larry Thompson, John Backach, Bill Wilson, Doc Berry, Joe Karczynski, Dean Beard, Tim Hogan, and some I'm not remembering right now. There are others we are still looking for, Ernie Johnson, Bennie Joe Tate, Joe Emmons, Rick Jeanette, Dave Paroli, George Helff, and any other former members of B Co or their family. If you remember any of us we would love to hear from you. BLACK LIONS SIR.
Jerry Janzen from Hutchinson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I served with the 87th engineers from Sept 68 to Sept 69 -199th at LongBinh
charles sumblin from MORROW wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
i SERVED IN VIET-NAMIN 1969-70,I WAS STATIONED AT CAM RAHN BAY, WITH THE 630TH M.P.
Elvis Adcock III from Grafton wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Served in 69-70 with A Battery 1st/44 Dusters at Dong Ha. Alpa 1.
joann eastman wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
i am trying to find any and all u.s. army vets who served in 124th trans.co 68-69 in catlai, long bingh and long tau river, husband joe cannot speak for himself was in accident aug 2005, suffers from t.b.i. and paralyzed motorcycle accident, we have a claim in v.a. and is presently @ b.v.a. washington, d.c. and we all know how long that takes, joe and i have been married almost 34 yrs, our youngest son i s a u.s. marine and has done 1 tour in iraq,sept 09 its afghanistan. joe suffers from peripheral nueropathy, agent orange, v.a. denys it, ya know the story,

if any of the brothers can remember joe eastman , he hung around a another guy named joe wilkerson, found him, got some info, but need more to corabaorate story of what he did. also joes sargeant name was bowen ,dont know much more than that please contact asap
Jimmy Swanson from South Ogden wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Served with the 39th ARRS at Tuy Hoa from Jun 67 to Jun 68. Never served with a better group of men. Many memories of that time and place.
Robert Penwell from Waynesboro wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I served with the 53rd Sig Bn, Plantation Sep 1970-Mar1971
Paul Erickson from Lawrenceville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
USAF Air Rescue, HH43s, H-3s, HH53s, Udorn, Thailand 1969-70. Medic
Michael Butler from Aubrey wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Looking for guys who served in the TDY of the 51st Signal Battalion in August of `1964
William Cummings wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
Looking for Richard Mcguire
Mercer
Monrow Mannis
William Cummings jr from Springfield wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was with F/2/11 Marines RVN
Looking for Richard Mcguire cpl. USMC


Monrow Mannis Gunny sgt. USMC
JAMES E SMITH from Montgomery wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
I was with 3/1 kilo 1st Marine Div. on float-faze aboard USS VALLEY FORGE 5/68- 6/69. Serve in Dodge City, Rt. 9, Hill 37and Hill 65. Looking foe Cpl. Jones, Sgt. Gamon, Pfc. Sealy and Lcpl. Harper from Menphis Tn.
David Johannes from St Louis wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
133 EOD, Chu Lai 70-71
john sanchez wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm
looking for any one who served cbtry 2/11 arty
march71-jan72 fire base anzio-arsenal-normandy-bastone-tennessee-barbara