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Janice Pontillas,
In your message you stated you interviewed your father. May I ask you, who was your father?
I worked with a Captain Robert G. Pontillas after we got back from Vietnam. I returned from Vietnam in September 1966, and returned to the 3d Marine Division in 1971 on Okinawa. The 3d Marine Division was the Reserve Division for Vietnam. Okinawa was just a hop, skip, and a jump from Vietnam.
I served with Captain Pontillas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the 4th Marine Corps District in the Reserve Branch, and both of us started having symptoms relating to Agent Orange.
Bad health issues still plague many Vietnam Veterans today, and of course the Veterans Administration does some very good lip service, but do not treat appropriately all the veterans of that confounded war in ways that they should. Words are one thing, actions are another. Their lack of actions for all Vietnam Veterans tells the complete story.
Please get back to me regarding Captain Robert G. Pontillas, of California, if he is, or is not related to you.
Thank you,
Sgt Raymond L. Britt, USMC
OAMAAM
In your message you stated you interviewed your father. May I ask you, who was your father?
I worked with a Captain Robert G. Pontillas after we got back from Vietnam. I returned from Vietnam in September 1966, and returned to the 3d Marine Division in 1971 on Okinawa. The 3d Marine Division was the Reserve Division for Vietnam. Okinawa was just a hop, skip, and a jump from Vietnam.
I served with Captain Pontillas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the 4th Marine Corps District in the Reserve Branch, and both of us started having symptoms relating to Agent Orange.
Bad health issues still plague many Vietnam Veterans today, and of course the Veterans Administration does some very good lip service, but do not treat appropriately all the veterans of that confounded war in ways that they should. Words are one thing, actions are another. Their lack of actions for all Vietnam Veterans tells the complete story.
Please get back to me regarding Captain Robert G. Pontillas, of California, if he is, or is not related to you.
Thank you,
Sgt Raymond L. Britt, USMC
OAMAAM
i was in 670th trans at ft. hood tx whole co. sent to viet nam arrived aug. 1965 aboard the uss gaffey, looking for anyone from 670th during that time
SERVED WITH 3RD MAR DIV COMBAT ENGR DONG HA 1967 AND AT AN HOA IN 1966
I served with co.D 86 combat e ngineers from 1-68to10-69 win we were pulled out of nam.would like too hear form d.co,or anyone from the 86 engineers
On September 1, 1965, a helicopter assault was made at Ky Ha, Republic of South Vietnam from the USS Princeton. Ky Ha would be the first home of MAG-36, which was comprised of UH-34 and UH-1E helicopters. The UH-1E squadron was VMO-6, home to be of the only Marine Corps Pilot, LtCol Stephen Wesley Pless, which earned the Medal of Honor in 1967.
I was with VMO-6 from 1965 to 1966.
Throughout the years since Vietnam, I have not come into many contacts with other Marines from my squadron. When I have, they have been silent for the most part. There is a reason, of course, and I can only surmise the worse. Willing, however, to communicate with anyone from VMO-6.
Sgt Raymond L. Britt, USMC
OAMAAM
I was with VMO-6 from 1965 to 1966.
Throughout the years since Vietnam, I have not come into many contacts with other Marines from my squadron. When I have, they have been silent for the most part. There is a reason, of course, and I can only surmise the worse. Willing, however, to communicate with anyone from VMO-6.
Sgt Raymond L. Britt, USMC
OAMAAM
served with 46th. ipsd, 25th.id
My father was the crew chief on a Huey at the end of the Vietnam war. Their insignia had the slogan "Where Eagles Dare" on it. Does anyone remember this Huey group or have info on how I can get info on it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cam
Cam
I was at fort hood 160th hem co.came to Qui nhon 1st platoon 67 sp 5 e5 johnny hurst
looking for persons who served at cam rahn bay vietnam in the 555 transportation battalion from 1966 til 1967. we were stevedores, loading and unloading ships were our responsibility.
looking for the 160th hem co in qui nhon 1967 1968
I WAS IN THIS UNIT IN 1970 GOT SICK AND WAS SENT TO JAPAN. WAS CALL SHANE AND DROVE EVERYTHING THAT HAD WHEELS. WAS THERE THE DAY WE LOST THE UNITS ON QL1 FROM THE MINES I WAS THE LEAD UNIT THEN THE JEEP AND TRACTOR WITH THE DOZER.
Hey I am looking for pictures of my dad terry nathanel randolph he was in the 7th marine division
In Vietnam if any one could help me out it would be appreciated . Thank you.
In Vietnam if any one could help me out it would be appreciated . Thank you.
I was with the 58th Field Depot and 96th DPU in Qui Nhon Vietnam 1966-1967. I am looking for Steve Plake, Steve Pagnano, Major Covington, and Scott Zimmerman. I have made contact with Kingsley Smith, Harold Funke, George Szeman, Andre Johnson, Ed Estabrook, Richard Freiday, and Ed Snellenberger.
i served co.d 86 engineers vietnam 68-69 would like too here from anyone from the 86th. sorry i cant rember any names.
I am looking for anyone who served with me in the 504th sig co located at camp petty in vietnam from 1970-1971. It was located in phu tai valley and was later designated as the 589th sig co. I left in sep 1971 and it relocated up the road in the old 173rd abn brigade compound. WELCOME HOME TO ALL WHO SERVED !!!
I was in Ft Polk La. June 67 to feb. 68 603rd trans co. Looking for buddies Freddie Clyburn from Mobile,Alabama, Sgt Willie Carr from Chicago, Allan Houston from Jacksonville, Florida Roy Lopez from Ft Worth area , I think Frank Gonzales from San Antonio, Puerto Ricon Figaroa. Think of you guys all the time- last 45 years . If you read this give me a call. 208 260 1254 or e-mail me - above.Great site and welcome home brothers and sisters
I served with the Marine Support Bn (Company L - at Phubai during 1966
I was in Vietnam feb. 68 to feb. 69 . In 565 trans co. in Da Nang , Vung Tau , and Can Tho . Then in 86 th trans co. in Long Bein . Anybody in 565 or 86 in tc hill give me a call at 208-260-1254 or email [email protected] . I"m also looking for Harry Nelson from Idaho,Falls area did basic and AIT together then met up in Nam when i was with 86th trans co. ..... Joe Martinez Thank you for this site
Served with the 12th Civil Engineering Squadron at Phu Cat AB as a carpenter from August 1970 - August 1971.
Looking for a sargeant, name unknown . He and I ( Sgt at that time) took over the convoy after Lt. Wilson was killed on Jan 31,1968 at An Khe Pass Vietnam. Or if anyone else from the 64th trans. co. Pleiku remembers this, please email.
Currently serving as the National Chaplain with National Incarcerated Veterans Network USA Inc. Offering an excellent FREE Bible Study By Mail Program to veterans incarcerated in any US Prison. Contact me by Email or snail mail at P.O. Box 6; Savoy, Texas 75479 for more information. May God bless you and your loved ones, and may God bless America.
Amen
Amen
served 2 tours in viet nam, 1968 and 1969,, 1st tour was in cu chi with 554th combat engineers, spent time in tay ninh also, 2nd tour was 69 with 557th combat engineers in phuoc bin , I drove 5 and 10 ton truck looking for larry crabb that was in 557th or anyone else that was there around the same time as I was....thanks for your serve
SERVED 1967-1968 AT PHU LOI 610TH MAINT. BN HHC. SERVICE AND EVACUTION OFFICER SERVED 0CT 1970 -JUNE 1971 67TH MAINT. CO. CAMP EAGLE TILL DEC 70 THEN TO VANDERGRIFT (ROCKP[LE ) AND TRIPS TO KHE SAHN THRU MAY 1971. WAS INVOLVED WITH LAM SON 919 AT THIS TIME. I ALWAYS SAID IT WAS LIKE COWBOYS AND INDIANS. WE OWNED THE DAY LITE AND THEY OWNED THE DARKNESS. SEEN A LOT OF ROCKET ATTACKS AND NIGHT SABATOGES AT VANDERGRIFT AND CAMP EAGLE. YOU GET NUMB WITH FEAR BUT KEEP ON TRUCKING.
I was in Vietnam Mar 67 - Mar 68
4th Infantry Division Recon platoon out of Dau Tieng & 25th Infantry Division LRRP out
of Cu Chi
4th Infantry Division Recon platoon out of Dau Tieng & 25th Infantry Division LRRP out
of Cu Chi
I was with the 53rd Supply Company Jan 1967 and came back in late 1969, I work in the cold storage area.
I was in the 504th in Phu Tai valley from August 1969 to August 1970. I was the company clerk under Cpt Camarenos and later I ran the little PX we set up on the compound right behind the movie screen. I am Sgt Warren. For some reason I thought it was once the 578th Signal Co.
My DD214 says 504th. This compound was next door to the Telephone Exchange and also a soft ice-cream plant was just outside the gate. I recall we were first further down the road near the supply depot and then moved to the Phu Tai location.
My DD214 says 504th. This compound was next door to the Telephone Exchange and also a soft ice-cream plant was just outside the gate. I recall we were first further down the road near the supply depot and then moved to the Phu Tai location.
stationed at danang air base 1965 1967,mag11 mabs11 bulkfuel co.we had fuel stations up and down flightline,i worked most of the time on the northwest side of runnway.saw a lot of mishaps including a sidewinder or zuni fired from f8 crusader,on marines flightline.landed on air force side by b 57s
I served in Marine Corps with H&S Co H&S Battalion, 1st FSR FLC, DaNang attached to NSA Hospital in DaNang from Sept 67-June 68. As Marine Laison. I would like to find out if any Corpsman from NSA new a corpsman name Bill from Kings Mountain NC and Red from I think Virginia when I left in 68 they had about a year to go. We spent a lot of time in the same hooch.
Served with gsm maint.bn 1st FSR FLC Vn from 68to69 looking to hear from anybody that was there at that time especially the class from Ft Lee. Jim Robinson and Frank Oscar
I was with 1/4 cav. 1st div. june 67 - june 68 pc #13. my Lt. was named James Costello from Kentucky.
