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aaron wilson from three oaks wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

Many WW2 vets served in Vietnam

Many WW2 veterans served in Vietnam as late as 1970 (just as a sizeable number of Vietnam veterans are serving in Iraq today... 30+ years after the Vietnam War ended.)

Probably the most famous WW2 vet who served in Vietnam was General William C Westmoreland who commanded a battalion in Germany (Battle of the Bulge) during WW2. The following is but one of thousands of Americans who continued to serve long after WW2...

I Served... CMSG Ira S Rion Jr, World War II, Vietnam War
Infantry Corps

Ira's Awards:

Air Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Cold War Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
European African Middle East Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Honorable Service Lapel Pin
Korean War Era
Marksman Badge
Honorable Discharge
National Defense Medal Service
Occupation Medal
Ocean Crossing Acknowledgement
Overseas Service Bar
Presidential Unit Citation
Professional, Infantry
Purple Heart Medal
Retirement Acknowledgement
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam, Cross of Gallantry, Indiv Medal
Vietnam, Cross of Gallantry, Unit Ribbon
Vietnam, Service Medal
Wound Chevron Acknowledgement
World War II Victory Medal

VETERAN'S DAY IS SUNDAY, 11 NOVEMBER

Military Medal Issue Regulations
http://www.amervets.com/isr.htm

Personnel Database and Registry
http://www.amervets.com/library.htm

homer cole from sunset wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

I was at Bien-Hoa in 1968-1969. I was with the munitions squadron there. We were known as the "pink Panthers. Had a big sign with the pink panther on it. had a dog named marylin.Knew robie roberts, Msgt white. anyone who has pictures of our area would like to receive copies. anyone remembering the day there was an explosion in the fuse shop which injured me, please contact me. thanks

EUGENIO BIRRIEL wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

I SERVED IN VIETNAM 67-69. WORKED AT TON SON KNUT AIRPORT WITH TRI-SERVICE-ATCO. I SHARED A HOTELROOM WITH A 101ST AIRBORN SERVICE MEMBER. IF I RECALL RIGHT HIS LAST NAME WAS KELLY FROM PENNSSYLVANIA. DURING FIRST DAY OF TET HE HAD NIGHT SHIFT AT CHOLON PX SAIGON . WHEN READY TO GO HOME AT 6 IN THE MORNING THE PX WAS ATACKED. HE TOOK HIS AK AND SOME GRANADES FROM HIS LOCKER AND RAN TO THE ROOF. HE RAN FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER ON THE ROOF FIRING AND LAUNCHING GRANADES UNTIL MPS LANDED ON THE ROOF FROM HELICOPTERS. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF KELLY IS STILL AROUND.

Ralph Keiper from Pocono Pines wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

Spent a couple of hours looking thru your sight, I am lookuiing for members of the 20th Engineer Brigade, especially from the 104th Engineers (DT) We have a reunion every year and a link can be found at
http://www.104thengineers.com/20th-Brigade-Reunion-Rockford-IL-2008-2.html
Hope we find even one more member.

Terry Berg from West Fargo wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

I was wondering if anyone on here knew a guy from the 82nd Airborne by the name of Don Peterson? He was there in '68. I was there from 1968 to 1969. Anyone know me?

Ron Parent from Toms River wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

USMC - 5th Comm. Bn. - Comm. Spt. Co.- Radio Plt. April 1966 to December 1967.

David Shears from French Camp wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

Army Medic
Served with: 3rd Bde Hq 101st Abn Div. Ft Campbell. 65/67
520th Medical Detachment (190th AHC) Ft Campbell and first group to Bien Hoa. 1967
Hq&A company 9th Med. 9th ID Camp Bearcat.67/68

Jerry 'Buddy' Dickens from LOCUST GROVE wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

usmc 1968-1972

Meredith Antushevich wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

My name is Meredith Antushevich, my father Walter E. Antushevich Jr. served for the US Army in 1967. Forgive me, I'm unsure about specific terminology, but I believe his last assignment was "Co D 19th Engr Bn CBT Army". He died from lung cancer over four years ago and I'm looking for anyone that may have served with him. I came across a photo of him and two gentlemen, Jim Salvatore and Kit. Mitchell at the retiring seargents parade on June 29, 1967 in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Please contact me if you have any information.

Vernon Elder from Edmonds wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

A great site. Keep up the good work, I served 1968 thru 1972 in Vietnam II Corps, 339th Avn Spt Det as Army air traffic controller, Dong Ba Thin/Flanders Field, RVN

Melissa Weselek wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

Looking for anyone stationed with SSgt. Andrew LeBeau in Bien Hoa, Vietnam Nov.1967-Feb 1968 with the 3rd FMS. He was also stationed at Bunker Hill,AFB,Indiana in 1965-1967 and worked in the 305th FMS.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

jasper porter from villa rica wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

i was in country from 03/67-03/68-03/69-09/69 i was with charlie co 82nd artillery group-the red eyed heroes

Vernon Elder from Edmonds wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

Looking for members of the 339th Aviation Support Detatchment, Dong Ba Thin & Ninh Hoa, RVN. I served with the unit 1968 thru 1972. Hello also to the 608 Trans Co, 243rd ASHC, 183rd RAC, 48th AHC, and 10th Avn Bn HQ. We had good times and bad together

kevin O'Connell wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

My father Kevin Oconnell was in the 1st btn 7th marines bravo company-looking for any one that knew him thanks kerry

Joe Elwing wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

sniper platoon, RVN 1967-68. trying to locate Richard Schroeder of same unit.

Frank Bourbon wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

Served in Vietnam 70,71, spent time on hill 34 just north of Danang

OWERRI ABA wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

Nice work, keep it up!

Warren Dull from NY wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

please anybody who who know the where about of Nicky cart should contact me

Tom Marston wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

I was at Long Binh and in that area with the 5th LEM, in '70 and '71. I was there with John Vigna and Garland Frye. Does anyone remember me?

David Lester wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

Looking for anyone who served with my Uncle Jack Godbey in Vietnam. I have a video of him at a sign that says 32nd Engineer, Company C. Any info on him would be appreciated. He passed away in 2000 at the age of 55.....Thanks and thank you for doing what you did!!!!

Stephen Bailey from Kansas City wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

Searching for any Army Field Artillary men who crewed on the "Kiss of Death" , 175 Howitzer, at Camp Carrol and Con Tien during 1967-1968. Contact: Steve Bailey @ 816-665-7294 ASAP.

russell hamilton from pikeville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

would like to talk wjth anyone that served on the uss picking and uss rowan. 1963-1969

eze naija from lome togo wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

oh this is a lovely site please keep it up.

james may from hammondsville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

trying to find names of people who served with me in vietnam in 618th heavy maint co. formally the 528th or headguarters and headquarters 45th general support group between june of 1968 and june1969 in pleiku thank you

JOHN SOMICS from MALIBU wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

SERVED WITH 919TH ENGINEERS 1968/1969 WOULD LIKE TO HERE BACK FROM ANYONE IN OUR COMPANY

jackson larwa from looneyville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

good site:looking for 272m.p.co.65-66troops.

James Williams from LaVale wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

Looking for anyone who served with PFC Dennis Craig McPherson. KIA 11/11/1967 in the battle for Hill 724 near Dak To.

Alvin Becker wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

I was in country from Oct 66 to Nov 67. I was with Delta Company ,1st Battalion 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. I went in at Chu Lai and was on Hill 54 and Hill 10 which was north of Chu Lai. I was a 0311 Rifleman. Sure did like that M-14, I was on Union I and Union 2 and Swift, As bad as the pictures look like that Nui Loc Son was a good rest spot.I perfered to be up there then on Hill 51, I believe the Army called it LZ Ross A lot of work went into making Hill 51 secure there in Que Son . A lot of good men lost here lives in that valley. I thank God that I was able to come back home alive.Semper-Fi from all of ( Dying Delta) D-1-5

Arnold Newton from Shelby wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

I was in Nam Nov. 69 til Nov 70. I was in comucations. I was at sha rang valley, working on monastary hill. If any one was there at that time ,I would like to hear from you.
Thanks for this site

Edward Henley from Algonquin wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:01 pm

I was with the 586 signal company, 41st signal
Battalion, AnKhe, from Dec.1966 to Dec.1967.