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John Zampino from Neptune wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
USMC in Nam '67-'68, C co., 11th Engineers.
steven gorman from Pompano Beach wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
served with K Co, 3rd battalion 9th marines Sept 67 Nov 67 at Con-thien. Diagnosed PTSD recovered alcoholic 26 years sober by grace of God. I need help for discharge upgrade. Anybody remember me? I was very tall and skinny and lucky as heck. I was airlifted out of Con-thien during siege because they found out my brother was in Country at same time...I have had a hard time with this and am trying to settle this thing once and for all. I nearly drank myself to death over it, now my younger brother (Major in USAF Reserve) and my wife and children went to Congressman E Clay Shaw to take a look at my Bad Conduct Discharge and try for an upgrade to medical or Honorable. Nobody understands what we went through at Con-thien and this is first time in 30 years I am asking for help. I am grateful for any help or reply. God Bless/Semper Fi
Revel Prather wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Viet Nam 1966-1967. H&S co 2nd battilion 1st regement 1st Marine Division. In Da Nang and I Corps Took part Operation Hastings.
David Meaney Sr from Atkinson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
VA-112, USS Kitty Hawk parts of '66, ' 67, ' 68
Amy Dittmer wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
I am looking for anyone who served in 2/11th arc 1st platoon, E-troop during 68-69. Also I am trying to find the book "Find the Bastards.....Then Pile on" if anyone knows where I could get a copy.
Thanks
Jim (James) Sansom from Van Nuys wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
I was with the 61st medical DET./ or 61st Gen Disp.
2nd field Force Compound, south of LBJ, or Long Bien, or where General Westmoreland was, I went over in March 67, with the 66 Th. Eng. ( topograph) was transferred to 61st Medical, dec. 67, left Nam in June 68, I'm applying for PTSD, need anyone who can remember anyone who was there, my MOS was never Changed they say I need to prove, I was a Medic, or maybe you can tell me where I can get any information, like the doctors I served with, one was a dentist DR.F Berg, ( he was left handed) Michgan I think?
Thanks
Jim antiquedealer11 at aol.com
Derek Bloom from Brecskville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Looking for anyone that remember Cpl. Albert L. Horner, BLT 3/1 Lima 1st marines 2nd PLT. KIA December 27, 1967 during Op. Badgertooth in Quang Tri province near a village call Tham Than Khe, or something like it. Looking for info on him or his brothers: Tom, Doug, Danny, Donny, and Mike Horner. Please contact me.
Oscar Christopherson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Dian, Republic of South Vietnam, February 2, 1969 to February 3, 1970
Geary Vaughn from Ellenwood wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
I served in Vietnam from Dec-66 to Dec 17-67 .We were on Hill 37 Dia-Loc my company ran mine sweeps on three roads out of Dia-Loc to hill 10 to liberty bridge would like to talk to some one that was their with me
JAMES HUNT from SPRINGFIELD wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
VIETNAM 69/70 B BTRY 3/13TH FA 25INF DIV LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF GUN TWO "THE BOUNTY HUNTER" CLP PRESNELL,SCP4 SNYDER,SGT BLAIR,LT JONES,DOC,ANY ONE ELSE CANT REMEMBER MUCH BUT AM LOOKING FOR CREW
Paul Tanner wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
A company 2nd,505 1st corps 3 corps 3rd Brigade 82nd Airborne looking for former Lt. Steve Abshire
Elizabeth Ellison wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Been Looking for for many Years. She lived in Lawton Ok. in 1965 and went to Germany with her Mother and sister To be with Stepfather, Henry L Kaaikamuna (spelling???)
Love to fone her.
John Tunnicliffe wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Medic, with 2/11th ACR 1970, 1/61st Infantry, 5th Mech 1971. Good to see folks doing the work. Best wishes to all of you.
Mike Horton wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
FMF Corpsman w/ "G" 2/26, "W" 1/13 PROV, and H&S 1st MED. Viet Nam Name: Doc Lump
Looking for cormpman Bill Schmidt. Viet Nam Name: Doc Lurch
Thanks
Bill Needham wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
I served with FLSG-B in Dong Ha, and Quang Tri 1969 to 1970. Spent time with Prov Rifles. Would like to hear from any one who served with FLSG-B during that time, I was with heavy equipt maint section
Randy Bliven from Marshfield wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
I was a corpsman with Combined Action Platoon near Troi, Vietnam during tet offensive. Lost some outstanding Marines the night we were over-runned. I will never forget them or the ones that were with me until I left. God bless all who served.
Ian Thompson from Huntington Beach wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Served with 2 plt, "C" Co. 2/60th , 9th Infantry forn oct 67 to Oct 68
Paul Reamer from Jackson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Served with 1st MARDIV 9thMAB 1968&1969
Benny Wigley wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
3rd SOS, AC-47D Gunships Feb 22, 1968 - Feb 21, 1969
jim remich from pinellas park wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
was in 6/27 arty..fdc..rto 1966-1967
phuoc vinh any one remember the HERO bar
would like to find any one in unit haven't heard a word in 30+ years
Lt Bell Capt Koska Lt See
Clingan Spagano Farnworth Thomas Windholz
Scott Seitz ????
sam novak wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
i am doing a study guide on the vietnam war and i need help finding out : north and south vietnam's theocracies.

if you could pleas help me with this........ it'd help me alot .

thanks a bunch. sam novak
tim steen from alameda wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
68-69 tet
Althea Mangum wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Looking for (Queen) not sure if this is first or last name, he served with my husband in Vietman between 69-71. My husband(Leroy Mangum) was a medic assigned to the 20th Eng, Plekieu central highlands area. He oftens speaks of his friendship with Queen and I would like to get them together if I can. Great website!!
Thomas Common from Marysville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
My name is Thomas, and I am doing a Senior Project Research Paper on the Vietnam Conflict, namely the cause of the aforementioned conflict. This website is very useful in my studies, so I'd just like to thank everyone who put it together. Also, I'd like to thank the veterans who fought in Vietnam. A lot of you were treated horribly and unjustly for things you didn't even do, just for being in the war. My family recently moved here from the Middle East (my real name is Anush), so I don't have any relatives who were in the War, or who were even in country during the War. But I am an American now, and I understand the sacrifice you and all of your brothers made for your country. For all of us. So thanks, for the info and for your service.
Ken Beck from Salisbury wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
I have been here before, I am still looking for Patrick (PJ)Henley, John Bedell, Jerry Grady, Bloxsom, Steve Battle, Bannon, anyone who knew me. Nick name Scoope. India 3/11 hill 65, Hq Btty. 3/11 Hill 55 July 68 thru Aug. 69. I am fading fast please someone find me. Semper Fi. Ken
Timothy McGee from Troy wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
USMC, 1st MAW, MAG-12 Chu Lai, RVN 1968-69
T Valentinsen from Haugesund, Norway wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
I?m searching for my biological father, who we believe is an American citizen.

I was born in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany in September 1960, and was adopted by a Norwegian couple in 1961.

A few years ago the German authorities allowed the release of information about adoptions. I have recently received a document/certificate from the German authorities, in which the names of my biological parents are stated. Apart from their names and the towns they lived in at the time I was born, the information contains no further details. Therefore I don?t know their date of bith.

However, my biological mother (from here referred to as mother) was German, and my biological father (from here referred to as father) was Felipe Duran Camarillo, Bindlach (near Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany). He is said to be an American soldier stationed near her home town, Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany.

I have searched the internet by entering the name of my father: Felipe Duran Camarillo. The search results have come up with only one person who corresponds with his name:

Name: Felipe Duran Camarillo (or Camarillo, Felipe D. (Duran) )
Town: Seguin, Texas; USA
Born: May 26 1933
Died: April 3 1968
Married

Profession: Staff seargeant, US Army
Unit: Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 17th Artillery,
Start of tour: April 27 1967 (Vietnam)
Date of casualty: April 3 1968
Country: Vietnam, Tuy Phuoc in Binh Dinh Province
Buried: April 16 1968, Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso County, TX

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If Felipe Duran Camarillo, born on May 26 1933, was stationed in the Bayreuth area in Germany in 1960, in the US Army, he?s most likely to be identical with the person who the German authorities have registered as my biological father.

I?m searching for persons who knew Mr. Camarillo; family members or relatives, Veterans or anyone who he?s been acquainted to. Any help would be highly appreciated.
Gerry Regan from Warrington wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
Former marines and Navy corpsmen from the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division who served in Vietnam during 1965-71 are holding their 8th annual reunion at the Marriott Downtown in Kansas City, MO during Aug 3-7, 2005. We started with four 1/5 vets in 1997 and we now have 1500 guys on our 1/5 mailing list. For reunion details, see www.1stmarinedivisionassociation.org
george leonard from northport wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
i served it vietnam from dec 6,1970 t0 dec 6,1971 i station at cam ram bay
Giovanna Palma wrote on March 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm
I am writing a novel-characters are Vietnam Vets.I am interested in hearing from anyone who served in Company A, 1st Recon Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Rein),FMF. Specifically norning hours of 5 March 1969 during OPERATION ROCK and was a member of the 15 man recon patrol manning ovservation post on Hill 146 overlooking the Quan Duc Valley whe PFC Ralph H. Johnson gallantly gave his life. Any and all information will be appreciated and your name (if you wish) will receive honorable mention in the forward of this book (to be published before end of 2005. Thanks and God Bless