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Gerald Dupree wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Was there 67,68 finished in 70. on a reefer barge mar 67 with Sgt Skinner,[NCOIC] Spc FIELDS [62C], Dope smoking Budda from NY, me [51L] and Lurch [to tall for the engine room] . Lurch should be getting disability for brain damages as many times as he walked into the bulkhead, Fields dam near shot himself with the grease gun after a arvin stole his bottle [he was drunk] .Skinner was always fighting with his dog on the delong pear in vung tau,[he did teach me how to drive a jeep] . later SSg Pickney Ncoic Spc Osborn [our cook who couldnt swim joined us.] Osborn, that bottle of johnny walker you gave me after pulling you out of the river in siagon is still my brand. Any of you guys left?. One of you live close to me ,im in prince george va you are in newport news va. [we started tec wan do in dong tam togather.] let try a reunion gays. 804 255 6741.
oliver bourgeois from eastpointe wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
was in vietnam jan 1969 to jan 1970 with 40th ordance co (ammo) " camp love"
da nang red beach. looking for anyone who was there at that time. e-mail me or phone me with your info would like to hear from you.
PAUL PERREAULT from BOSTON wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Served with 185th Maint Bn,140th Hemco, Evac Sec 68-69 at Long Binh. Looking for ANY of the guys to reconnect with. My "shot gun driver" was John Tvedt on a 10 ton /60 ton dragon wagon Came down with HEP in May 69 and was shipped home direct from field.
The motor pool clerk was Roland "Barney" Banville from New Bedford, Ma. Several other guys were Tom Gardner, CO Jimmy Jackson, Boyd, to name the ones I remember. Please respond and I WILL do the same.Thanks, Paul
mike florian from Brandamore wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Co D 2/503 inf. 173 airborne LZ English Bong Song. Anyone out there?
Doug Britton from Madison wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Mobile Riverine Force, June 1967-April 1968
Bud Reddington from Cheshire wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I was with the 185 Maintenance Batallion on the commo team from July69- July70. would like to hear from guys I worked with or were there at that time.I was in Long Binh
johnny hurst from knoxville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
was in qui-nhon 1967-68 the 160th hem co.
George Rosenbaum from Huntsville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Was in Vietnam June 69 - June 70.
Sara Atencio from Albuquerque wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
My brother William Castillo passed away on March 31,2014. He was a Vietnam veterans , and a hero he got the navy cross. He fought for this country, we will never forget you. Love sister Sara
TERRY BULLOCK from smiths wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Looking for anyone with the 140 HAVY EQUIP MAINT CO, 1967 1968 LONG BAIH, WORKED IN THE FUEL BLATTAR SECTION REPAIRING AND PATCHING THEM, ALSO TRUCK DRIVER 5 T WRECKER, TET 1968, SFC KELLY, SSG JOHNSON, SORRY CAN NOT REMBER ANY MORE, ALSO IN CAN TOE 68 69 51 ST MAINT CO, LIVED OFF AIR BASE ALONG THE MAIN STREET, THREE STORER WITH WIRE COVERING THE FRONT, E-MAIL [email protected]
Gary Jeffries from Sterling heights wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I served with the 515th transportation co in Vietnam 66/67
Russell Knack from ALPENA wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
served with 519th Signal Bn, 525th M.I. Group bien loi Vietnam, Newman compound at the bridge. Anyone around?
Bert VanAlstine from Levering wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I served in the US Navy 1962-66 and 1967-69,I served on the USS Boston CA-69,
!968-69, the nlast crusie to Vietnam(7 th Fleet) I was S-3 Division as ShipService
Men. My GQ station was a Sight Setter In 8 " Gun, it seams like we were always
at General Quarters,and alway Hotter than Hell. We did a lot of Fire support for them Groun Forces.Our Skipper received the Bronze Star, we received CAR,RVCG/w Palm.
It was atime I will never forget,great Shipmates,and a Great Ship. When I came home in 69,I got Married To Nanette Savage,we Have 4 Daughters, 2 Sons.We have 13 Grandchildren,and 11 Great-Grandchildren. I went to College for 3 yrs.And worked for the Michigan Department of Corrections,as a Prison Counselor,1975-2001. I am a Disable Vet.A life member of the DAV,VVA,VFW,American Legion,Tin Can Sailors,Crusier Sailors Association USN Memorial. Fair Winds to all.
anthony galgano from laughlin wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I was with the 212th aviation bat marble mtn tet 1968 and my recollection is it was hit hard by rockets and mortars
RAYMOND HODGE from BURLINGTON wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I WAS A BATTERY RECORDR FOR HOW BATTERY 2/11 IN 1970-71. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE GUYS AND GALS THAT WAS THERE AT THIS TIME.. HAVE NOT HAD ANY CONTACT SINCE I LEFT. I DONT EVEN REMEMBER THE NAMES. REFRESH ME.
ed salvatore from portland wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Looking for anyone who was in the 805th transportation co. We left out of Ft,Eustis Va. Served in vietnam from 1966-1967.Ran convoys in the Mekong Delta.
bill keck from Kansas City wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
1 cav1970 phouc vhin, camp david, forward como
Steven Kittilson from river falls wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
In Nam 1969-1970 with the 560th M.P. Co. in vung tau, would like to find out about anyone from that unit. If you call please leave name and number and I will contact you, Hope to hear form somebody.
Gary Stoneking from Robbinsdale wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I served at Marble Mountain Air Facility with H&MS-16 from June 2, 1969 to February 23, 1970. I applaud your work toward reconciliation between the United States and Vietnam, particularly regarding dioxin (agent orange) remediation.
esther clayton from jamesburg wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
OVER A YEAR AGO I PUT OUT THERE IF ANYBODY KNEW MY HUSBAND ROBERT N CLAYTON HE WAS IN 187TH CRUSADER AT TAY NIGH I HOPED SOME ONE WOULD REMEMBER HIM OR HAVE A PICTURE OF HIM HE LOST MOST BE FOR WE WERE TOGETHER SO I HOPE SOME ONE WOULD HAVE SOME THE FEW WE HAD WE LOST IN A FLOOD ......... HE PASSED IN 2011.I GO ON THE 187 WEB SIGHT BUT ONLY ONE PICTURE IN THE YEAR BOOK ....... MOST IS ABOUT THE EARLY GUYS GOD BLESS THEM HE WAS THERE 1969-70 SO IF SOME REMEMBERS HIM PLEASE LET ME KNOW HE IS GONE 2 AND HALF YEARS I MISS HIM DEARLY PEACE TO ALL BOTHERS IN HIS UNIT . ESTHER ...................
john zakarauskas wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
served with the 36th evac hosp from start up at ft meade ,Md. jan 1966 for one year to march 1967 in vung tau
Henry (Buddy) Gillam wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Served with the 22nd ASF, DaNang during 71-72. Proud to have been a part of a fabulous team…think of them often.
Eddie Vogel from Baltimore wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I was in Vietnam 101st B Co 2/502 Oct.69- Oct.70 Looking for anyone at that time.
Randy Helmer from Crofton wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I was in Vietnam from July 1968 until September 1969. I was with Area Company 44th Signal Bn Located in Long Binh. Would be great to hear from some of the guys I served with.
Jack Simpson, Jr. from Gracias wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I was the FO for D-1-9, 3rd Marine Division, in the first half of 1967. Con Thien, Gio Lihn, Khe Sahn, and points inbetween. Dong Ha was our rear, where there was safety and hot chow, not to mention showers from 55-gallon drums. I have few good memories of Viet Nam.
Lee Garton from Deerbrook wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
With the 261 trans. in country Aug. 1966- Aug. 1967 with a great bunch of guys
chester turner from la habra wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Thanks for the info and saving this History .
Charlie Cook from Medina wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
served in 504th field depot Camron Bay, Vietnam Oct1967-Aug 1968.Would like to hear from anyone that was there at that time.
Gerald Jiones from Trent wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Great news. I was in Delta Co. Ist Engrs, !st Inf 66-67 and read my company web page and heard from buddy Douglas Nelson. My advice is keep on ,keeping on and you will run across one of the old farts you remember as a slim young man we all was back in the day. GOD BLESS the VETERANS
elwood Hogston from Pasig wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I was stationed at Marble Mountain Airfield with F-Troop 8th CAV from July 1971 - July 1972. I was a Snake Crew Chief. Anyone that remembers me or was also there, I would enjoy hearing from you.