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I am a university professor in Minnesota, working on research for an article or book about the last year of US military activity in the Indochina Conflict. I am working from the thesis that it is important for people to understand reasons why people continued to enter the conflict in 1972, although Nixon and others talked about peace with honor and Vietnamization instead of military victory. I would appreciate e-mail contacts from anyone willing to have their responses published. If you entered the Indochina Conflict between January 1972 and August 1973, I would like to know:
1. Why did you go, especially considering that the majority of the country thought the war was a mistake by 1972?
2. How was the morale for you and your comrades in the context of public opinion at home and the massive troop withdrawals of 1972 and 1973?
3. How did your family and friends and others respond to your decision to fight in Indochina in 1972/3?
You are by no means restricted to responding solely to those questions. I welcome additional comments/recollections you have to share. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Dr. Christopher Lehman
Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies Dept.
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
1. Why did you go, especially considering that the majority of the country thought the war was a mistake by 1972?
2. How was the morale for you and your comrades in the context of public opinion at home and the massive troop withdrawals of 1972 and 1973?
3. How did your family and friends and others respond to your decision to fight in Indochina in 1972/3?
You are by no means restricted to responding solely to those questions. I welcome additional comments/recollections you have to share. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Dr. Christopher Lehman
Assistant Professor, Ethnic Studies Dept.
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
91C AT CAMP KUE IN OKINAWA CARING FOR RETURNING INJURED. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. WE HOLD OUR HEADS HIGH.
Vietnam Vet Charlie 2 and the 7th 1st Air Cav.
1969-1970
1969-1970
Looking for anyone who served with my dad, Art Miller in the 184th Ord Bn '70-'71 - Camp "Humper" Ammo depot. Particularly Doug Gearhart, Keeth, Herman S, Eason, Lloyd, Adams, Sgt Carrion. I have lots of great pics of you guys. It took Dad 33 years to be able to let me search, please help me let him know that you made it home. Thank you. [email protected]
With 1st Cav Div, Bravo Co. 2nd Bn, 7th Reg.
in 1966-67, Phan Theit, Song Mao , Phan Rang,
An Khe, Plei Ku, etc. "Custer's Regiment"
Garryowen.
in 1966-67, Phan Theit, Song Mao , Phan Rang,
An Khe, Plei Ku, etc. "Custer's Regiment"
Garryowen.
Provisional Rifle Company
Camp Books
Vietnam
http://www.billyjoe.net/Vietnam/
Camp Books
Vietnam
http://www.billyjoe.net/Vietnam/
If you want to locate, copy or download USMC documents from your unit in vietnam check out the site www.thevietnamfiles.com The nit index is 291 pages long. I was in Vietnam, USMC 01/67 to 02/68 1st MAW, MAG-12 Chu Lai
I served in Vietnam May 65 till may 66. I was stationed at Nha Trang with the 6253rd CAMRON O-1E aircraft. (FAC). I was sent to Danang in August of 65 til November 65 then went to Hue and spent time up at Dong Ha. Left Dong Ha and Hue in April 66 and was sent back to Nha Trang. I flew in the back seat of the O-1E along with the pilot on observation and air strike missions with the code name of Birdog. Flew several times across the border into Laos under the code name Hounddog. I didn't envie the flights over Laos. We kept tabs on the MACV-SOG Teams on the ground there until we were replaced with what is called Covey. Wrote a book called DEROS NEVER that can be ordered at any book store in the country. Aslo have a web sight at atlasbooks.com where you can go in and read a chapter of my book and also order it if you want. Thomas LaRoe
I was in B Co, 3d Bn, 1st Inf - 11th Light Infantry Brigade, AMERICAL Division 1968-1969. Our base camp was at Duc Pho and we operated around the Quang Nghai area. We built the FSB Hill 411. We now have biennial reunions for members. This year we are in Atlanta, GA 22-25 July 04.
i was in b co.3rd/60 from june 67 to june 68- the last few months in country i was bravo 6 oscar--rto for Capt. Green
As a teacher of American History in the Phila. School District I would like to know if there is someone from your organization who could speak to my students. I know a number of Vets but I would like them to hear from somebody who is trying to heal the wounds of this war. I think it would be interesting for the students to find out how the people of Vietnam feel about Americans
I am looking for anyone who may remember my Dad, Fred Monroe Ayers. He did a tour in April 70 to June of 71. He has blocked out a lot of memories and is now finally trying to recover and come home!! What I do know is that he flew in to Cuchi (near Ho Chin Minh City) and went North toward Cambodia or Laos. He was injured in a tank explosion and was taken to Danang. When he recovered he was 2nd Security MP.
My Dads memories of what happened are detailed, but he can not remember dates and names. He feels like he is the only one that can not remember names of the men he fought beside. PLEASE help him remember. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone has information on a young man nicknamed "Toad" serving about the same time, please email with any info, pictures or suggestions on how I can be of support to my Dad. God Bless all of our Service men and women and Thank you!
My Dads memories of what happened are detailed, but he can not remember dates and names. He feels like he is the only one that can not remember names of the men he fought beside. PLEASE help him remember. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone has information on a young man nicknamed "Toad" serving about the same time, please email with any info, pictures or suggestions on how I can be of support to my Dad. God Bless all of our Service men and women and Thank you!
served with 630th ord co.(ammo) ankhe and danang 1967-68
stationed at phang rhang air base from march 1969 through march 1970, with the 35th combat support group air/security police squadron.
served with B troop in 70/71, getting old now and the memories are not fading
Thanks for fihgting for us
Sincerley
Laurie
Sincerley
Laurie
I was in Danang during the latter part of '67 to latter part '68. I was with the 1st Marine Division, Hq Battalion, Communications Company. The company commander had his hooch blown up by unknown disgruntled grunts but he was o.k. 1st Sgt was'nt so lucky.
Was with the Americal Div. on San Juan Hill. Was called "Airborne" Hope Cap jr. freckle back, and Mac Mcdonald are all doing well.
I was an HM2 "Doc" with the 1st Marine Div. FLC from 1967 to 1968. I was in Da Nang at Camp Books ( Red Beach) and at FLSG Bravo in Dong Ha. I was in Hue when Tet began. Went on many truck convoys , med-evacs, and also worked for about 6 weeks at the Childrens Hospital sponsored by Marines at Red Beach, Camp Books. We went into the villages as part of the pacification program and held sick call. Was at Vangergriff or LZ stud giving medical support to the Marines. I try to dwell on the few positive aspects of this time as I have suffered from PTSD for so many years. Much I don't or can't remember and it is just as well forgotten. Those who served with me, living and dead, are not forgotten. Their faces are many, though the names I recall are few. Their sacrifices are eternal and will not be forgotten.
I was a 1st Lt with I battery, 3/11 in Chu Lai. I am looking for info on the unit and members of it. I left country in Oct 65. Before Chu Lai, we were aboard ship, USS Point Defiance, as part of a amphibious landing force in support of the 7th Marines. Operations included Qui Nhon and Operation Starlight, south of Da Nang in 1965.
I think this war had an big impact on our nation as a whole and for many of the people that served in the war I am a student that is very interested in talking about this more.
looking for anyone who served with my father..Edward A. Courtemanche with the 173rd airborne..company E 3rd battalion infintry. i just want to say God bless you all for serving in this war.. you've made America a better place for my children and myself..my father passed nov. 2003 @ the young age of 55.. Thanks to all the vets out there and everyone serving in Iraq..
I'm a sophmore student at Coronado High School. I really enjoyed your sight. I not only read it for school reasons but also because my dad is a vietnam war vet. Infact he was a POW. But due to the grace of God he blessed my family by letting my dad survive.
I?m looking for anyone who served with Provisional Rifle Company stationed at Camp Books RVN. My PRC web sight is at http://www.billyjoe.net/Vietnam/
Semper Fi and welcome home.
Billy Joe Churchwell
Semper Fi and welcome home.
Billy Joe Churchwell
Looking for men who served in duster quad searchlights vulcan or hawk units in Vietnam. Email [email protected] for newsletter and reunion information.
45 Dust Off uh1h huey 437 crewchief 70-71
JD Boyd 70-71 was the medic on our bird.
JD Boyd 70-71 was the medic on our bird.
My dad was in the Vietnam War and he is still alive today and is very well known in the war. His name was James W. Ryan. He got a purple heart to.
Served with the Air Force at Phu Cat Airbase (15 miles inland from Qui Nhon) in 68-69. I was a air traffic controller. Our aircraft (call sign Icon) went toward Laos and Cambodia mostly. Radar flight followed many aircraft going feet wet up and down the coast. Fondly remember the C-121's (super Connies) who orbited feet wet for hours to broadcast Vietnamese TV.
Served with Mike Co., 3/3 Marines in Vietnam (1965). Good friends with Roy Murphy (KIA 5/29/65), Craig Slaughter, Joe Byrne, Terry Clark, Keith Earnest, R.C. Phillips, Randy Riedelburger.
In country 1972. DCAT 60 in Sa Dec and HQ MACCORDS in Saigon. Still have the briefing we gave VIPs during the NVA invasion. I have heard that there are missions going back to help the people. I would be interested in Saigon/Delta area work. Currently, elementary school teacher and certified in K-5, and History, 6-12.
