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MIKE BARBER from APPLETONCITY wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
WAS WITH 1/12 cav/.BCO 67-68 229avn B CO 68
Milt Queener from Columbia wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I was in D Co., 75th Support Battalion in 1970 and 71. Would like to hear from other vets.
Bill Spence from jamestown wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Was a 1st Lt with the 160th Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company, Cha Rang Valley 1966-1967. Would like to hear from anybody especially "TOP"
peter poulin,sr wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I was w, the 326, Combat Eng, 1970-71
tom mata from Houston wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
corrinna,
I couldn't help to comment on the letter you wrote concerning you're father health and the love and respect you have for all who served...I'm not sure what you're situation is today..I do want you to know that there were many young soliders who returned from V.N. that would have appreiated help on their return back from V.N. They would have loved to been able to think and feel the way they did before they left country....It just didn't happen during that period. The goverment was asking the solider to fill out tons, and tons of red tape before anyone could receive help...It was just to much for half the men who returned to even consider asking for help.Today you can notify a local V.A. Officer and enroll you're dad's name into you're local county court house.(even 40 years later. If you're dad has any type of benifits or disability coming. The V.A. officer who is in charge of you're case will help and corporate with him 100%. These folks, at the county court house work with the Veterans. Contact you're local county court house to find out more. Good luck to you my dear.tom....Ask to speak with a V.A. Officer....The V.A. will not send you money if you have any coming....They have to know you have filed for it. They will pay you.

My father served in vietnam for 4 years ,i have always been very interested in hi time over there.he
does not like to talk about it due to the fact that he is not proud of what he did over there.He came home a different man thinking he would be damned for his action in unloading his weapon into the bush as his comanding officer told him to do only to find a very little vietnamise girl dead.She was picking flowers for her mother.(It was mothers day).I was not in his eyes going to be born.I am here to say i am proud of my father who named me after a stepin wolfe song corrinna corrinna.I however wish i could of met the man that went to fight for country,from the pictures and what my mother says he was wonderful.My father is now and has been since i can remember a drunk,not being able to end the sorrow or the memories.Again i want to say i am proud of my father,unlike the people who spit on our men as they were coming home or being called baby killers.This country makes me very said when i think of this and here my mother tell what happened.In order to help all who goes to war we must embrace them when they come back for we know that they do things that need to be done in war we should not spit and call names .Thank you for this opportunity to say how proud i am of my father victor kolk.
Jim Moyer from Boyds wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
A very interesting site. I served in Viet Nam in the First Bat. 16th Inf. HQ co. late in 65. Would be interesting to communicate with others who did as well.
Wayne Esposito from stuart wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Date:Jan. 09 1969-Jan. 07 1970 [VEIT NAM] I was with the army in the 505 CS plt.and 501 serv. and transportation bt.in TAY NINH. If you were there,with me please email me.
Darwin Wilding from Big Sandy wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
1st Marine Div attached to 3rd Marine Div from Feb 2,1968 to Jan. 1970 then reattached back to 1st Marine Div until Mar. 1970 Made it home in one piece. Love to hear from anyone during this time.
chuck richardson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
just a change in e-mail address.if anyone out there
was with Lima Co. 3rd. Bn.4th Marines in Nam june 68-june69 would love to hear from you.
welcome home brothers
Dave Carter wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
HHC USATTU Qui Nhon 8/71 - 4/72

I never thought I'd lose touch with you guys. We were such good friends; you are the reason I was able to make it...Tony Perez "El Chicano" my soul brother; Yakis, Rodriguez, Jones, Ramirez, Anderson - Remember the dunnage yard! I hope to see you all again some day...
William (Bill) Ribbing from Pensacola wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I was stationed at Tan My above Hue and Phi Bai 1971 at the Coast Guard Loran Station. Not many knew we were there. If any other Coasties remember the place, email me. We had 26 Air Force Guards on our Compound. Anyone know us?
Donald Deaton from Hazard wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Phan Rang Air Force Base, 435 MMS squadron, Mar1967 to Nov 1968
Brian Crowley from Albany wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
In country-68/69-USMC-3rd MP Battalion-I'm in contact with Gary Zimmer...
Erika Duitman from Gilroy wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I am looking for anyone who served with a Mike Kulisek who was stationed at Ft Wolters 67-69. Dated a Sandy Reed. His last name may be spelled differently. He was from the east coast. Please if you knew him please give me as much info as possible. Thanks
Charles Menninger Jr. from Havelock wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Served in Vietnam 65 w/MABS-16, MAG-16, Air Freight Unit. Served at Danang and temporarly at PhuBai with HMM161.
Jimmy Irving from Dallas wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Hello Fellow Troopers..I was with MACV/1st Sig.Brigade/ and my MOS: 72B/72C Rank E-5
52nd Signal Bn. I was in Ca Mau and Bac Lieu during 1967 to 1969. I will always remember that part of the War I gladly served!
robert wells wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
i served with A2/12 first cav....nov.67 thru nov68..fought in Que son valley, Tet, Ashau valley,saved the marines at Khe SAHN.....Would like to know if anyone in my company is around..I was sargent of the 2 platoon.
korina (kolk)THIBAULT wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
My father served in vietnam for 4 years ,i have always been very interested in hi time over there.he
does not like to talk about it due to the fact that he is not proud of what he did over there.He came home a different man thinking he would be damned for his action in unloading his weapon into the bush as his comanding officer told him to do only to find a very little vietnamise girl dead.She was picking flowers for her mother.(It was mothers day).I was not in his eyes going to be born.I am here to say i am proud of my father who named me after a stepin wolfe song corrinna corrinna.I however wish i could of met the man that went to fight for country,from the pictures and what my mother says he was wonderful.My father is now and has been since i can remember a drunk,not being able to end the sorrow or the memories.Again i want to say i am proud of my father,unlike the people who spit on our men as they were coming home or being called baby killers.This country makes me very said when i think of this and here my mother tell what happened.In order to help all who goes to war we must embrace them when they come back for we know that they do things that need to be done in war we should not spit and call names .Thank you for this opportunity to say how proud i am of my father victor kolk.
Mitchell Dunn wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I want to know anybody who had encounters with Staff Seargant Carlos Nathaniel Hatchcock II and Lance Corporal John Burke, both snipers. If you have any stories about them they would be much appreciated. They were both stationed at Hill 55 most of the time. Hatchcock did some work in Chu Lai as a Military Policeman. Burke died saving his platoon of snipers. Anyone related to this heroic act please e-mail me.
Thank you,
Mitch
Charles Carter from Akron wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I served with the 1st Inf. Div., 2nd Bat., 18th Inf, Co. "D" in Viet Nam from 5/69 to 4/70 when I was pulled out when the Div. was sent home to Fort Riley, Kansas. I carried radio for my platoon and my handle was "Charlie Brown" I would like to hear from other members of my unit. (Apr. 15, 2006)
john juarez from kea"au wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Hi any one that was with the 1/4cav LRRP Dtrp april 67 to 30 oct 67 when we became HHC 1st Inf Div. would like to hear from you. i lived in the hooch behind the lrrp sign my bunk was behind the sreen door on the left side, any of this make any sence to any one?while we were there they brought in a group of guys to do eagle flights when we to li kai they were transferd back to leg units in the back of the first edition of the !st inf book that came out in the back there is a piture of my first team leader he has on a black bret cant rember his name for more info please e mail me
john juarez from kea"au wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Hi any one that was with the 1/4cav LRRP Dtrp april 67 to 30 oct 67 when we became HHC 1st Inf Div. would like to hear from you. i lived in the hooch behind the lrrp sign my bunk was behind the sreen door on the left side, any of this make any sence to any one?while we were there they brought in a group of guys to do eagle flights when we to li kai they were transferd back to leg units in the back of the first edition of the !st inf book that came out in the back there is a piture of my first team leader he has on a black bret cant rember his name for more info please e mail me by the way this is my 3ed posting have not seen one yet
Dwight(Lee) Bowman from Fairmont wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I was with the 335th Trans Co(ds) at the Ky Ha Heliport. at Chu Lai. I know there,s got to be alot of you guys out there. would like to here from anyone who might have been there 68-69-70. Looking for Roger Tackett, Mooch, Dennis Harder, Monzo. I worked in supply with Steve Young, Mac George, would really like to here from you guys.
John Mullen wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
It has been a long time since 1965/1966.

How did we get so old and what do we have to show for it all?

Semper Fi!
James Hemphill from Arcadia wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Welcome home, Bros. My name is Dan, aka "Bubba" Hemphill, USMC L/3-5 Jan 70 to 14 July 70. Served on hills 52, 25, 37, 65, Charlie Ridge, Arizona territory, Que Son; Goi Noi Island, Liberty Bridge. Point man was Eddie Sylvester from Kissimmee, FL who left country same date, 14 July 70 when we were both wounded. Medivaced to Guam Nav. Hosp. Served remainder of tour in Okinawa with 3rd FSR, Camp Hansen. Look forward to hearing from any bros who ate the same dirt. Semper Fi--"Bubba"
alan janssen from arbor vitae wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Served with Charlie Co. 1st Bn. 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division in Quang Nam Provice, Dodge City and Arizona Territory, Que Son Mountains as a grunt team leader from 1-69 to 1-70. I was spit at and cursed at in L. A. airport in January 1970 when I was about to enter the plane to fly home by so called "peace activists". Fuck you!!
Tom Thompson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Great site I was a Medic in the army I worked at 3rd Surg. Hospital in Can Tho and 349th Dispensary in Cam Rahn. I was there 1970and 1971
Bill Rolke from Mlwaukee wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
I was on Hills 10,41, 55 and 65.
I was with 3/7 Kilo Company, 1st Marine division from 68-69.
Went back with my wife (Hill 55) in 1996.
Still a beautiful country.
The people there are wonderful.
Semper Fi
Bill Rilke
Jessica Hanson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
My Father, Harold Howard Scott, was in the Navy and served in Vietnam and I am desperately trying to find out information about him and his service. He is in fact still alive, however has some health issues therefore I do not want to talk to him about his history as I know it brings him great pain. One person he has talked to about it in the past is my Cousin David, and he has shared some history with me regarding him. He says he is very decorated and served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam on a PBR. All I want to do is find some information about him and his service of our so wonderful country. I have such a deep appreciation for what he and so many young brave men and women sacrificed for me and everyone else who has the luxury of living in this great nation filled with freedom. I don't think I could over convey just how much I love him and appreciate what he has done.

Any information you could give me, or direction you could point me in, would be much appreciated. I think he served in the late 60's and/or early 70's. He has alwasy resided in Oregon. I'm sorry I don't have more facts about him to supply.

Thank you for reading.
DALE SUNDBAKKEN from BALLWIN wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:00 pm
SERVED : A CO 3/7 199TH INF. BDE 1967-1968 . A C0 2/28 (BLACK LIONS) 1ST INF DIV 1968-1969.A CO 1/16 (MECH) IRON RANGERS 1ST INF DIV 1969.