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Skip Wallace from Williamstown wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I was in Bong Son 68 to 69. I would like to hear from anyone. 11 Bravo. Had a friend named Butch Witkowski with an Armour division and I have been trying to find him
jack scott from greensboro wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I served in the 97th heavy boat company LARCV platoon from sept 68 to july 69
robert wilson from salt springs wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
got to the 1stbn 9th marines delta co around the last of jan68 staye untile 69+ m60 guns am over 100% disabled i go to the vfw and set around bsing we believe that we should be able to sue the us gov for sending us to an unconstitutional war many died,got shot all to hell give us your openions
Robert Dembro from Campton wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I was with the 277th in Vietnam for 6 moinths - 66-67. Best friend was Bill Hicks.
Great friend, wish I knew where he is. Last contact was in Eugene, Oregon.
Bless you all for the good and the bad memories... Love to all you brothers out there.
Phillip Carter USA Nam Vet from Savoy wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
May God Bless all of the brave men and women currently serving in the Middle East. May God Bless America!
Ralph Tapp from Lexington wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I served with the 1St. Marine Div. 7Th. Engr. Bn. company D, 2Nd. Platoon, and was on Hill 37 at Dai-Loc from late 1966 until August of 1967 and would love to hear from anyone that might remember being with me at that time.
Dennis Swindle from Arlington wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Was in country June 67 to June 68. 1/4 cav.of the big red one. James Castillo was my officer. He was from Kentucky.
Stan Zajac from Bondsville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Was with the 102nd engrs from Cam Ranh To Pleiku.Worked in the quarry.I reamber Captain Landry, Lt Palmer Sgt Nimo Sgt. Reneau{Granny], Reese,King,Miller Clopper ,Brown.Welcome home and drop me a line.
STEVE ANDERSON from Sioux Falls wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I was first with the 20TH Transportation Company Cu Chi from May of 1970 untill December of 1970 when the Base was turned over to the ARVNS. I was then sent to Phu Loi and was there untill the end of 1971 when I went home
jim murphy wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
served in a btry 3/16 arty dec 67-oct 68 a btry 1/14 oct -dec 68
John Smith from Beloit wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Was with the 528th HEM CO. from May 67 until we became the 618th HEM CO in I believe December of 68. Stationed in Pleiku until June of 1969. Went overseas as 528th in June of 1968. Squad leader in Maint. Platoon. SP-5.
Bruce Garwood wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Served in 53RD supply Company in Camrahn Bay Viet Nam Oct 1966 to Oct 1967. I remember names like Mike Steiger, Clifford Cox, Donald Depacter, Walter "Skip" Legrom, (Blank) Poe.
lawrence flath from hammond wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Basic fort dix-ait-aberdeen, Md-Vietnam 5-68 to-1-70 & Long Binh - Was in recovery of vehicles - Anyone remember me? Contact me! Herman, Burris - you & I WENT TO AUSTRALIA together.
George Avery wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
looking for info on helicopter accident. 523rd signal helipad.
march 1 1969------martch 1 1970 chu lai
americal division helicopter courrier
Don Ward wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
1st 33rd Artillary 1966 Lai Khe
Tom Kizis from Nongkhai wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Sawasdee > I was with "D" 1/5 in 1967 out in the Que Son, including Union I and Union II. After four years in Nha Trang, VN doing some serious beach patrol, I am back in Nongkhai, Thailand working with an NGO I began in 2004. Website: www.sea-opps.org

... Semper Fi, Tom Kizis
Robert Diehl from Bayside wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I served in the service battery, 52nd Artillery Grp, 6th Battalion, 14th Arty, 1966-1967 Artillery Hill, Pleiku, Vietnam 1st Shirt, Robert Pittman, CO, Cpt: Theodore Jefferson. Served with a great bunch of guys. Anyone who reads this and remembers me, please contact me as I would enjoy talking about our experiences and possibly reuniting. Thank you all for a job well done.
Marc Levy from Salem wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Was third platoon medic in D 1/7 Cav from Nov 69 to August 70. Afterward, rear job on LZ Green. Would like to hear from anyone in Delta Nov 69 to Nov 70. Also anyone on Ranch when it was over run. Have spoken with or contacted: Larry Roy, Jim Lamb, Roop the Troop, Roye Abbott, Sammy Coia, Joe Dorio, Mike Derrig, Lt. Sharp, Capt. Hyslop, Mike Wilson, Carl Lee, Jerry Bieck, Odell Newton, brothers of daughters of several KIA.
Virgil Bratton from Dayton wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I served with Mike Company 3/4/3 stationed at Cam lo and was a rifleman and Combat Radio operater with mike Company. I was nicknamed the Aussie in bootcamp at MCRD San diego in 1966. Went to Vietnam late 1966 and was wounded about April of 1967.
Was medivac to uss repose and then sent to Okinawa and then to Navy 85 hawaii then to Camp pendleton and from there to Marine Barracks Bremerton WA.
Publised a book of poems in 2010 which allowed me to release hidden emotions.
Mame of the book is Ramblings and the poems were written in a span of about 3 years. and published in 2010
miles neighbors from gardnerville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Miles here again. Still looking for any of you guys that were with REDBALL,in Cam Ranh Bay 70,71,72. come on were not getting any younger. thanks
Kevin Boyle from Crookston wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Would like to hear from any one who served with VMFA 323 from Oct 65 to AUG 66
Samuel Fortner from Adamsville wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Looking for anyone who severd in 25th infantry from 66-67 in hhc or severd in 589 engineer D company in tay ninh or phan rang 68-69
Roger Tormanen wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Served with the 38th B P O (38th Base Post Office) at Camp Red Ball from November 1967 to April 1968, then Camp Camelot /Newport from May 1968 to July 1968. Give me an email if you were there. Roger
Jim Riser from Thornton wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Crew Cheif on C-123 1963 to 1964 Lived outside the compound in the Sugar Shack
James Brogley from Richardson wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I served as an inf squad leader with the 1st/16th C (Bandito Charlie)
Company 1st Infantry Division from Nov 1969 thru May 1970.
AND
1st/46th Infantry A company Americal division from May 1970 thru October
1970. Served off of FB Professional and Maryann.
Looking for anyone i proudly served with.
Thanks to all.
Robin ouellette from grayland wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Was in nam 67-69 937th 20th combat engineers Plieku, Quin Nhon, An khe ,camp Enari, Engineer Hill they use to call me hippie looking for anyone I served with like to hear from some of you guys
Walter Gould from Haverhill wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Stationed on praline mountain, dec 1968 to April 1969,injured in fall, sent back to "the world"
Vernon Roberts from Minden wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Served with the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. PRINCETON LPH-5, I worked in the V-4 Division office, we kept the Marine Helicopters full of avgas and a place for the Marines to rest up and get ready to go inland again. we left Long Beach in March of 67 and came back in Dec. 67.
Donald Burrell from Marrero wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I served with Mike Co. 3/4 3rd Div from March 1969 thru November 1969. I was in 2nd platoon Charlie Squad. LZSierra hill 461,N.Sierra,Rockpile,DongHa Mountain. Contact Donald Burrell at 504-341-8545. "Semper Fi." all my brothers in arms.
Roger Kehrier from Plymouth wrote on March 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm
This is an "outstanding" organization. I served with the 1st Cav Div (Airmobile) Feb 67 - Feb 68 and returned to Vietnam with Vets with a Mission in Sept - Oct 2007 (40 yrs later). It was simply amazing to see what had become of the former Republic of South Vietnam. The 1st thing that struck me is there is absolutely no evidence a 10 year war was waged in the country by American and Vietnamese forces! The second thing is how openly friendly and respectful the Vietnamese are to Americans, especially former military that fought there.

I strongly encourage any former military personnel, that are curious and / or interested, to consider a re-visit to the former Republic of South Vietnam with Vets with a Missiion. Since they are a 501 c3 and its a humanitarian mission, all incurred and related expenses are treated by the IRS as a Federal "tax right off."

Although I never found complete closure with my visit, I was able to reach a point within my mind whereby I realized that we had set in motion, factors that brought capitalism and a degree of democracy to Vietnam for the lives we lost there. I also know within my heart of hearts that the politicians of the time, not us that fought there, lost the Vietnam War!!!!!!!!!!!