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Looking for Americal Div. members that now live or were born and raised in Maine or New Hampshire that were assigned to the Americal Div or other units that were assigned to the Div, for assistance in planning , the Northeast Chapter of the the Americal Div reunion in Portland Me. in Sept or Oct 2009.
Larry Shover
larryshover@verzion.net
41 Osgood Ave., Mexico,Me 04257 Tel. 207-364-2198; cell 357-6575
April 27, 2008
Served with E. Co 26th Engrs. May 1968 to Dec.1968 main base Chu liai to the left of the main gate bordering ROUTE 1. E Co moved to Hill 35 aka Fat City was transferred to Bn. Maint. until May 1969.
Lawrence Shover
41 Osgood Ave.; Mexico, Me., 04257 Tele. 207-364-2198
larryshover@verzion.net
April 27, 2008
First of all I want to thank all you great men and women for your service to this great nation! My name is Staff Sergeant Robert Douglas I am an Infantryman in the United States Army, I am 26 years old and am from NE Tennessee. I am an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and a brother to you all. I am on a mission that I know will be a challenging one. My grandfather (who is my hero) was a veteran of the great Americal Division (132nd to be exact). His Battalion and Company are unknown to me. What I do know is that he served in Guadalcanal during the offensive between November 1942 and feburary 1943. He fought in the area of Mt. Austen and was given a battle field commission. His name was LTC Wayne M. Douglas (USA Ret.) He was a Sgt. At the start of the campaign, and by the end of it he was a LT. I am looking for anyone who may have served with him, or knew of him. I am trying to find as much information as possible. For those of you who served with the Americal in Guadalcanal, or those of you that had a family member that served there, there is a great book by the name of "Orchids in the Mud". Thank you all and God Bless!
Robert W. Douglas
Robert.W.Douglas@us.army.mil
April 20, 2008
Hi. I just finished looking at the Americal sites in Vietnam website and found a tremendous amount of great information. Although I wasn't assigned to Americal in any way, I am sure that I have at one time or another supported some of you. I was at Tam Ky (68-69)at the FOL of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron. We controlled the FACs that were instrumental in saving your bacon on occasion! Anyway, I am not eligible to join your organization but still wanted to say "Welcome home" and thank you all for your service to our great nation. Any communications from any of you that were in the Tam Ky area are welcome! Our call sign was Jake so some of you may remember that.
Terry English
terry35645@hotmail.com
April 19, 2008
Hi , Looking for anyone who might have some personal history they might like to share about my great uncle James J. O’Rourke, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, 132nd Infantry Regiment, Americal Division. Entered the Service from: Michigan, KIA April 16, 1944.
Tim McGrath
Tmcgrath0@hotmail.com
April 18, 2008
I was in Nam Nov. 68-Nov 69 C bty 11th inf. nick name “Peanuts” , LZ Bronco, LZ Thunder, Hill #?, Ch Lai. I remember stepping on a bouncing betty as we got of the chopper. We were lucky that the VC that planted the mine didn’t pull the safety on it after he bury it. Names I remember: Pops, Abby, Junior, Ben (RTO), SSgt Brewer, Lt Gallagher, Tobe, Dave, Cuellar, Nick, Cpt Serrano, Robledo and I severed the tour (Basic thru Nam) together we both live in the same town and are still buddies. If any or you guys can email me it’ll be great to hear from you.
Danny Ramirez
dramirez@sagapetroleum.com
April 15, 2008
Looking for anyone from 1971—3rd platoon C company 1/6/198. Please contact me.
Richard R. (Randy). Woods 1LT
rwoods@teamrat.com
April 10, 2008
I’M LOOKING FOR A FRIEND BY THE NAME OF DARRYL SCHULLER HE WAS WITH THE 23RD JUN70 TO JUN71 I WENT TO THE 1ST CAV UNTIL MAR71 WHEN I WENT TO THE 23RD AT TEIN PHOC B BATY 3/16 ARTY ANY WHO WAS THERE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT 719 564-8585 OR 719-406-5149 I LEFT IN JUN 71 ALSO DAVIID JAMES IF YOUR OUT THERE CALL ME.
Philip Ned Shanley
bigdog165@earthlink.net
April 2, 2008
LTC Adrian Fitzpatrick, in country Sep. 1969 - Sep. 1970. CO HQ's Company 1/20 Inf and Delta 1/20 In. Bn. S4 last months in country. Retired 1992. Currently live in Athens Georgia.
LTC Adrian Fitzpatrick
amfitz@bellsouth.net
April 2, 2008
My husband Robert Smith was with A company, 3/21st Inf. He is deceased 3/7/08. Would like any information anyone is willing to share with me His specialty is mortars...I have photos of people I do not know who they are... anything you can do I would be very grateful. With a grateful heart.
Joan Smith
SMITHBB123@charter.net
March 29, 2008
Looking for anyone who knew Peter Baldwin. Pete was with the 11th LIB.He got to Vietnam Jan.68 and was killed March 28th,1968 in Quang Ngai.He was a Sgt.E-5.He was from North Babylon,New York.
George Loy
namvet21@optonline.net.
March 28, 2008
LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT SERVED WITH MY LATE HUSBAND, CARL W MOST JR. NICKNAME WAS HOWDY DOODY. HE WAS IN THE 1-46, 198 INFANTRY. PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANKS
Rose Most
rosemost@zoominternet.net
March 19, 2008
Alpha-1/20th-11th LIB, 5-'68/5'69. Looking for Lee Navarro. He was with Delta-1/6th-198th. Vato, where are you?
Tommy Acosta
tacosta1968@sbcglobal.net
March 18, 2008
In country 7/70 thru 7/71 with 3/82nd arty, started on Lz Mary Ann then we moved to several other Lz's (at one we were opening a chopper was shot down and we direct fired on the hillside we thought the fire came from) Then became RTO for the FO for A/2/1. Spent several months in the bush before going to A2 on the DMZ. Looking for anyone who remembers me and/or the places we were at.
Richard "Dick" Zielinski; Webster, MA ( formerly )
richz77@msn.com
March 16, 2007
Alpaha Company 4/21st, Third Platoon of the 11th, 1968/1969Looking for aumiller (Bo), Calvillo, Dunkerly, Cornelius, Fernandez, Ski, Watterson, plus others. Found Steve O'Keefe in Dallas.
Joe "Buck" D'Aleo,
,joebuck48@msn.com
March 8, 2008
Served with hhg 9th support on lz mud 68. Then sent to hhq 23 med. would like to hear form people I served with
Richard Ketcham
richardibrick@aol.com
March 7, 2007
Just a note to inform the Division that my father, John S. Dunn, of the 221st FA, passed from this world at 4:00 EST, February 28th of this year. He served throughout the Pacific Campaign and was proud to be a part of your honored Division. Please know he was loyal to his comrades in arms to the end and held a special place in his heart for those who served so gallantly, no matter when and where.
Sgt John C. Dunn; USMC 13th Counterintelligence Team 1 MEF, FMF PAC
jdunn-xpedx@comcast.net
March 5, 2008
hi. just looking to see if anyone knew my cousin Philip Adams he erved in D. Company, 4/31st Infantry, who was killed in action on 23 Nov 1967 with four other men. God bless all who defended our country and Thank You!
Patricia ludington
pludington7@aol.com
March 3, 2008
Thanks for this great website. I served in Vietnam as an Air Force Security Policeman assigned to the 3rd Security Police Squadron, Bien Hoa airbase, from 68-69. I was there during TET 69. Air Force Security Police were and still are today, the 'grunts' of the Air Force. Thus, a sort of LIGHT INFANTRY. I recently retired from 26 plus years from L.A.County Sheriff's Department. A few of my fellow deputies were with the AMERICAL division. I told them about your site. Please check out our site for the 'skycops' who served in Southeast asia... www.vspa.com...............VIETNAM SECURITY POLICE ASSOCIATION. Again, thanks for a great website. Defensor Fortis!
Larry Breazeale, Msgt.(ret.) USAFR, Vietnam/Desert Storm veteran, National Chairman of the NATIONAL VETERAN COALITION, www.nvets.org P.O.Box 18491, Anaheim Hills, Calif. 92807 cell- 909-238-2625
ALAWDOG7@AOL.COM
March 2, 2008
I WAS WITH HHC 4TH BN, 31ST INF, 196LIB, AMERICAL DIVISION SERVING AS AN RTO ON AND AROUND LZ WEST BETWEEN SEPT 68 TO OCT 69. HELPED BUILD AND STAYED IN BUNKER"21" ON LZ WEST. I AM LOOKING FOR A COUPLE OF BUDDIES I SERVED WITH. SP4 JORGE REYES AND SP4 JAMES FAULKNER. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME SAY HELLO TO ALL AMERICAL BROTHERS!
HAROLD WATSON, 9244 STATE ROUTE 7, ROGERS, OH 44455
hwk8ese@yahoo.com
February 26, 2008
I AM TRYING TO LOCATED COL MATTHEW W HOEY THE BC OF THE 26TH COMBAT ENGR BN. I WOULD LIKE TO LOCATE HIM LAST ADDRESS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS.
john petty
sfcpetty@yahoo.com
February 26, 2008
I was in the 335th trans co aviation maintenance (DS) (GS) 1970 In Chu Lai Viet Na Looking for any 1 who was in the unit at that time You reach me at 254-547-1754
Kirk Ogdon
kirk.ogdon@us.army.mil
February 26, 2008
Hello Veterans, welcome home. I'm Jim Harp,I was with the 174th AHC . I was there from March of 71 to stand-down the I was assigned to the 101st Dustoff Medivac Unit at Camp Eagle. I was at DucPho for 1 week then we moved to Chu Lia. I worked in maintance and unscheduled maintance until redeployment to the 101. The 174th has a reunion every year at Ft. Walton Beach< Florida. this year it is in May. You can visit the 174th's web site at www.174thahc.org Take a look they have a really nice site. Well God Bless All the Veterans that served their country proudly and Let the people remember all those that have fallen to protect them. A Veteran that still remembers the vets that did and that are serving today.
Jim Harp
James@BuyWisconsinProperty.com
February 24, 2008
My name is William B Goforth Spec4 spent all 1970 on LZ Hawk Hill,C Co. 23rd Med Battlion,196 brigade,Americal Div. I corp.which by the way 23rd med ain;t in Americal directory! I'm looking for John C. Calhoun that was in the sapper attack on LZ Maryann in 71 shot three times,please call me 937-687-3906 please and any one who left Hawk Hill in the back of my duce an a half with canvas roof that was wounded or sick an needed treatment in Chu Lia Hospitol during the Typhoon of 1970, all choppers were grounded ,do to 139 mph winds .exact date i can't remember but Sargt.Major Wells deceased was my door gunner.Water covered Rt 1 a mile inland,we made it with a least three guys with sucking chest wounds ,never heard who all made it but there was 15 wounded or sick that day,let me know if your one .Our aid station treated as many as 300 wounded or dead in one day,we moved from Baldy in 69 an shut down some time in 71,we deserve to be listed with Americal directory for the job we did,our motto was That Others May Live,its tatooed on my arm.....Love you Brothers...
William B Goforth
goforth1953@netzero.net
February 22, 2008
I served with the 723 maint. I think lol memory isn't worth a shit anymore. I'm trying to get any info from oct 67 to 68 for ptsd benefits. have to go through all the bullshit as you already know. thanks for any help and welcome all my brothers nam vets.
Ernie Sifuentes
ernienamvet@sbcglobal.net
February 21, 2008
I've been living in Vietnam for 6 years now. Served with D/4/31 196th from 69/70. Need to help a fellow vet find LZ Professional. I was there about 8 years ago with Colonel Carvell and LT John Clark but can't remember exactly how we got there. Is it off the Highway 1? Any help will be appreciated as next month there is a vet coming over who wants to visit the LZ. Thanks, Ranger Bob
Robert Delzell
bobinsaigon69@yahoo.com
February 20, 2008
My name is Vernon O. Grigsby. I went to the Nam in late Nov. '67 on the USS Gordon. I was with D4/3,11th. Light,Americal. I was on a M-60 gun team with Robert Standefer [gunner], Robert Morgan, [AG] and Jose Sanez. I was sereverly wounded Feb. 9th. '68.The whole gun team was wounded from the land mine I detonated. Looking for anyone I was with, especially the above named. Also Robert H Taylor who was a medic. He signed the guestbook Sept. '06. but I have been unable to contact him from his e-mail address, tay1325@comcast.net. Anyone who knows him or how to contact him please contact me at, vernon@otelco.net or call anytime , 205-429-3736. I wound enjoy to hear from anyone.
Vernon O. Grigsby
vernon@otelco.net
February 17, 2008
My father, John A. Roderick of Somerville, Mass. passed away at the VAMC in Bedford at 2013 hrs., February 8th, 2008. He was 88 yrs. of age. Dad was a member of the Americal Division, 57th Combat Engineers at Guadalcanal. He often spoke of his experiences in the Solomon Islands and cherished the friendships he'd made during his time in the Service. Please remember him in your prayers. Rest easily Dad. Your earthly labors are over.
John Alan Roderick (son)
rodericks@rcn.com
February 15, 2008
Hi my name is Steve Alach (Satch) I served on L Z snoopy 69 70, I Miss you Guys It was a hell of a time, Spankey if your out there I Know you live in trenton N J . Agent Orange is killing me, remember they said it was safe BULLSHIT. call me any one who served on snoopy 1 732 636 9161. brothers forever........ CPL S Alach I would love to hear from any one who served with me on lz snoopy 1969 1970, I am cpl steve alach known as satch gunner on a 155 howitzer. I was also ammo sec. and rto. I waked the perimiter every day and checked the wire, Also went to lz stinsin to set up the guns email me at mralach@verizon.net god bless. Satch
Steve Alach
mralach@verizon.net
February 10, 2008
1st Cal Reg, Americal Div - Vietnam My father, Henry Rose, served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. He was in maintenance and was near Chu Lai. His 60th birthday will be coming up in April, 2008. He would love to hear from any of the courageous Americal Men, especially those that he may have served with. I was hoping that he would receive cards, letters or e-mails. If interested please contact me, Lori Yates, or send to either: quinnyates@juno.com or 7980 Blairhouse Dr., Cincinnati, OH, 45244. He would be ecstatic to hear from any of you.
Lori Yates
quinnyates@juno.com
February 7, 2008
Looking for any one who was in a btry 6/56 that went with the unit in 65 and was stationed on tsn airbase 65 to 66 and hope all you that had another 6 months there made it home safe after hock mon? where is sgt white any one know.
Jim Gropper
jimfish1930@windstream.net
February 5, 2008
Alpha-1/20th-11th LIB, May'68-May'69. From LZ Ross to LZ Charlie Brown. Now in Ft Worth, TX. Just a radio check.
Tommy F. Acosta
tacosta1968@sbcglobal.net
February 2, 2008
Hello. My great Uncle Doeke DeBoer was a (private, promoted to Sgt.) BAR gunner in the Americal Division from Oct. '42- Oct. '45. He was from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and a member of Comstock VFW Post #6252. Unfortunately we do not know his exact until yet. He passed away a few years ago, and there are no living members who know his history. I have been trying to piece things together with my Dad. We have a few newspaper clippings that mention forming in New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, Bougainville, a place called Hill 260, Nip Gap, a headline stating helping kill 17 and destroying 7 pillboxes, a Sgt. George Oliver, etc. If anyone remembers him, or can help with ways to research hist past, I would appreciate it. The fire at the archives we are told destroyed his records. Thanks.
Nicholas Rice, 23 Balmoral Drive, Stratham, NH 03885
NRice@getcabled.com
February 1, 2008
My name is Donald L Freeman. I went to Viet-Nam with the 11th Bde A Co 4/3 Inf from Hawaii on the USS Gordon. I was wounded April 19 1968 in Chu-Lai and sent back to the states where i retired from the Army in 1983. Though i faintly remember that day, and i have a loss for names of all my brothers i served with during that time. i hope someone will read this and contact me. Each and everyday that goes by and i get older (i'am 61 now), i can't forget my brothers that were left behind and the ones like me who have survived and struggle each and everyday with the war we were in. My HEART goes out to ALL of you and you are always with me. Take care my Brothers and remember ALWAYS i am thinking of you.
Don Freeman, 4660 Jet Wing Cir W, Colorado Springs, Co 80916
Starfleet1a@aol.com
January 30, 2008
Delta Co. 2/18 First Inf. Div., Dec.68-Feb.70.
Brent Salyer
dbsalyer@charter.net
January 29, 2008
Just wanted to say hello to anyone from the 23rd S&T Bn, and the 5 th/46 th INF-LZ Gator. I was stationed from 1967-1969 Americal-Chu-Lai in both units and then was TDY to Bangkok to the 313 th Trans Bn. Please keep in touch. Hope all are back and will always remember many of those who lost their most precious gift for our country, family, and for all of us "brothers" over there.
Louie R. Gonzalez
MPac12@aol.com
January 27, 2008
I would like to hear from anyone that served in the 1/20 Delta or Alpha company from Sept 1970 to Sept 1971 on FB Liz. I live in Jacksonville, FL and look forward to the upcoming reunion in June. I have posted some videos of FB Liz and other memories of Nam on YouTube. Look forward to hearing from you.
John Wolf
jwolf@crystalmagic.com
January 26, 2008
I was the Night Tactical Operations Officer for Task Force Galloway serving with Colonel Henderson and Gen Galloway and would love to reconnect. (757) 270-0682
Michael Stephen Myers
Ltmsm@cox.net
January 26, 2007
In need of assistance to find the unit Roger D. McWilliams "Medic" (called "Doc McWilliams") and his buddies. This is the info Roger read off to me from his PH & Bronze Star citations: B Company 1st Platoon 46th Inf; 23rd Inf Div; Americal; and 196th. He was injured February 1970. The RTO was John Maniscalco "Manny".
Larry & Deauna Stafford
Serafinosdream@aol.com
January 24, 2008
MY NAME IS JIMMY COLLINS
Jimmy Collins
Ln3cll@aol.com
January 5, 2008
I am looking for Richard Hess. My name is Ken McParland and I was in AIT in Ft. Lewis with him. I ended up in the 3/21 of the 196th LIB. I seen in the Americal Newletter that he was in the 1/46.
Ken McParland
knmcpr@aol.com
January 4, 2008
On January 1, 2008, my dad, JAMES V. CARELLI, Sr. passed on at the age of 88. He was a member of the 182nd inf. from Boston, MA. As part of the original task force in New Caledonia, they became the AMERICAL DIVISION that was sent to Guadalcanal to reinforce the Marines. He will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him.
PLEASE REST DAD, THE WAR IS OVER.
Jim Carelli
jcarelli1@verizon.net
January 2, 2008
MY NAME IS JON KELLEY, SON OF PAUL KELLEY OF VIRGINIA. HE IS STILL ALIVE, AND WELL, BUT WE WERE LOOKING FOR OTHER MEN, AND ANY INFO/PHOTOS...ANYTHING... ABOUT HIS TIME IN THE 132ND INFANTRY...AMERICAL DIVISION..... PAUL SAYS HE MADE MANY LANDINGS......CEBU..LEYTE....PHILLIPINES... HE SAID HE SAW MACARTHER FALL IN THE OCEAN EXITING A LANDING CRAFT, AND HAS OTHER STORIES, BUT HIS MEMORY IS FADING, AND CANT REMEMBER MUCH OF THE TIMELINES OF THE WAR...... BUT HE DID STAY IN JAPAN FOR ANOTHER YEAR, CATALOGING ARTIFACTS, HELPING REBUILT MITSUBISHI STEEL, ETC... ANY INFORMATION ON THE TIME IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC WAR ...132ND....WOULD BE FANTASTIC! PLEASE EMAIL ME AT :
Jon Kelley
CAMOJONNY56@HOTMAIL.COM
January 1, 2008
HAPPY NEWYEAR D 4TH &3RD 67\68 OLDGUARD KICKASS'
PAUL AMASON
TAKY1@aol.com
December 31, 2007
Looking for Gaylord Atkins Co E 123 avn 1970, also any others from e co 1970.
Charles Phillipson
cphillipso@earthlink.net
December 31, 2007
I AM LOOKING FOR SP5 raul carlos fernandez and SP5 eugene kessler both men I served with at HHC 23RD S&T Bn Chu Lai, Viet Nam. I need their known address and telephone if possibe for a contact after all these years. I dearly miss these guys and I wish to contact them before I die. MY address is 147 Saint Johns Dr Rochester NY 14626-2038 Phone# 585-227-2578 CELL 585-7092751 If anyone knows of theses men or somebody that was in Chu Lai with me I would like it you contact me.
Frank Gallagher
npatz@rochester.rr.com
December 28, 2007
Hey guys it's been 40 years! It's time to have a get togather.For the guys from C4/21 68-69 we are going to meet in Las Vegas March 2008. For more info contact me at bobkapp3@aol.com. Even if you can't go get in touch.I was the skinny kid that carried the M-79 and the radio when the medic Ron Raker was killed.
Bob Kapp
BOBKAPP3@aol.com
December 26, 2007
Looking for anyone that was with the 196th 23rd mp company in Danang . In 71 thru 72.I would like to here from you hope everyone is ok welcome home
Earl Cannady
littleearl@windstream.net
December 26, 2007
Well, not much going on in this guess book! hi! guys.
I am John Isam Dco./1/20th sykes reg's I know you are out there, I was there 70-71, lz liz op frag and others. get in touch if you want. would like to hear from you. ISAM.
John Isam
mel.jdisam@cox.net
December 26, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU ITS REALLY HARD TO BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN 40 YEARS AGO SPENT CHRISTMAS IN THE BUSH
James Gray
mrtirejpg@msn.com
December 25, 2007
I was in Vietnam in 68 A/3/1. I cant beleave in never new.
Russell Mann
Russ.mann@cox.net
December 16, 2007
Task Force Frazier LZ Baldy Hill 63--- Jan. till Aug. 1968
Bryant Strickland
strick1@ellijay.com
December 7, 2007
Looking for the rest of you Charlie co vets. We now have annual reunions planned. Or check out our new web site www.charlie1-20.org A note to all : Oliver Stone is working on a movie about the My lai incident. Supposedly has Bruce Willis signed. Regards to all
Dan Malin
Danielmalin@hotmail.com
December 4, 2007
Dennis Neil Zimmerman, E 1/20 11 LIB, 4.2 Mortor Plt; "Hi Guys, It's been a while. I would enjoy hearing from Feck, Anderson, Jackson, Cosby, Robinson, Gil, Harry Lee Pryor, Cannon, Toby, Bates and all the other guys. What a bunch of outlaws! If you have any photos, please e-mail them to me with names so I can jog the old memory. I am going to try hard to make it to the Jacksonville, Florida, reunion in June 2007. Hope to see you there! My mailing address is Denny Zimmerman, 14813 Lima Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46818 Thank you Americal for making all this information available to all our wonderful veterans!
Dennis Neil Zimmerman
sgofw@aol.com
December 2, 2007
My name is (1LT) Tom Schmitz. I served with Echo Recon, HHC and Co D, 1/46, 196 LIB, Americal, 1970 – 1971, LZ’s Maryann, Young, Mildred, and Linda. Retired this year. Looking for Chaplain Neal Davis, Gary Beltz, Frank Ferguson and other old 1/46 comrades.
Tom Schmitz
TSchmitz@twcny.rr.com
November 28, 2007
I served with company A 146th signal battalion, 69-70 at LZ bayonet, anybody out there remember
William Zingg
WilliamZingg51@msn.com
November 25, 2007
My name is Bob Vincent. I am looking for anyone who served with Sgt Ronald G. Dennis in Vietnam. he and I grew up an the same street and were best friends. He was killed on 12/24/69 in Quang Ngai province. It was his daughters first birthday.I was in Vietnam the same time anddidid not learn of his death until I returned in Mar of 70. Thanks Bob Vincent 7212 N. Hairpin Dr Quinton Va.23141 (804) 932-3616
Bob Vincent
bobbyvincent@worldnet.att.net
November 24, 2007
My name is Mia Kirn, and I am conducting some preliminary research for an international documentary production company on the Vietnam war. I am searching for witnesses of the My Lai incident in 1968 that would be willing to speak with me on the phone. Do you think you could help me find some veterans that would be willing to speak with me? I know this is a tough issue to discuss, my father also served in Vietnam and he hardly ever speaks to me about his experiences there. Hopefully, there are people out there that would care to share their story with me, I would be very honored to speak with them. If you have any questions for me, please contact me at mia.kirn@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your time and efforts.
Mia Kirn-Slaboszewicz
mia.kirn@gmail.com
November 19, 2007
Dale Melton C Co, 5th 46th, posted back in Aug 05, have heard from some of the guys, need to hear from more of the guys. Shoot me an e-mail and get in touch
Dale Melton
dmelton@joink.com
November 19, 2007
Okay, here I go again. January 2008 will be 40 years since a bunch of you were in heavy action and KIAs & WIAs were very high. Most of you know C 2/1 was very special to me, I am trying to organize a "thing" at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on January 5 or 6 (not sure which yet, still planning) to remember the 19 men who were KIA on 5-6 January 1968. I am trying to obtain pictures of all 19 and hopefully find a family member, friend, x-GI buddy that would be willing to write something to be read during the rememberance program. If there is anyone out there who remembers these guys and would like to share something please contact me. Anyone in the area or might be who would like to stop by I'll post the exact date and time as soon as I can pin it down. I hope all of you, your families and friends have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Peg Rag
pegrag@aol.com
November 19, 2007
yes another Veterans Day to honor all those that have served. may god keep you well. have a great day men
James Gray
mrtirejpg@msn.com
November 11, 2007
HI EVERYONE!!! AND WELCOME HOME.I JUST WANTED TO WRITE AND SAY STEVE & PATTY MABREY HAD A GOOD TIME AT THE REUNION IN INDIANAPOLIS,IN. AND REALLY MET SOME NICE PEOPLE .WE SAW SOME PEOPLE WE KNEW IN KOKOMO,IN.,IN SEPT 2007,(VIETNAM VETERANS REUNION) THAT STEVE WAS IN VIETNAM WITH TOO.STEVE MABREY
Steve Mabrey
spmabrey@comcast.net
November 3, 2007
I served with the 505 airborne infantry 82nd Airborne div. 1958-1962. I am trying to locate a friend I went to college with in the late 60's.His name is Thomas Barnett. He is a Vietnam veteran and served in the U.S. Army, graduated from O.C.S.as a Second Lt. and served with an infantry unit in Vietnam. He returned safely and I am trying to find him. He lived in West Chester, Pa. while attending Kutztown State College (now Kutztown University)I am grateful to any one who can provide any help.
Alfred Frankl
aljoco@ptd.net
October 29, 2007
My name is Ed McDonnell.My brother,Joe McDonnell was in the Americal Division in Vietnam. He was probably a
Captain or Major at the time.I would like to find out what specific unit he was in or anybody who might have
know him.He never told me very much,thanks,Ed McDonnell,28 Campden Way,Rochester NY 14610. 585-381-5269
Ed McDonnell
edcbi@yahoo.com
October 29, 2007
I am looking for anyone who may have served with my friend SP4 Gary Austin Dore, who died in Vietnam on 22 May 1971 or SPC4 Gary Dore, who was killed in Vietnam on 22 May 1971.
TSgt Terry L. Ellis (Retired)
terryrachelellis@bellsouth.net
October 29, 2007
I would just like to inform the members of the Americal that my Dad, Kenneth Trombley passed away this past week at the young age of 89 years. He was a very proud veteran and was much honored to be a part of the Americal. For any of you that were fortunate enough to have met my dad at many reunions, he was a proud soldier and a very proud American. He served 42 months in the South Pacific with the 221st Field Artillery. He was buried at Mass National Cemetery in Bourne with full military honors, which was very emotional for me. I was so proud to accept the flag that he so valiantly fought to protect. He was definitely a part of the Greatest Generation. Please remember my father. Thanks and God Bless
Jeanne Trombley; Daughter of Ken Trombley
jtrombley@foster-miller.com
October 24, 2007
Dose anyone know what happened to the 1/6 home page, no entreys since 2005. Can someone take over from Lt.Johnston.
Ray Findley, B co. 70-71
acesover1@verizon.net
October 23, 2007
Looking for anyone that was with the 23rd Medical Battalion from January 68 to December 68 in Chu Lai as well as HHQ and going in the field with the 1st Sqn 1st Cav, 196th and 198th. Did Medcap in Quang Nai and worked the convoy down the main highway between Hue and Chu Lai for the summer months of 68 when Corporal Jacob Sirratt, an MP misplaced with us as he belonged to the 23rd MP did a convoy for me and was KIA when the truck I normally ride, was hit by a command detonated bomb up north of Da Nang. I have since talked to his family and now seeking to heal other areas of my life. They called me Dutch and I was a medic from Ohio. anyone remember me, please write. Thank you.
Carl R ToersBijns; SP4 Medic with 23rd Med Bat Chu Lai
CToersbijns1947@msn.com
October 16, 2007
Welcome homme all!. My name is Mike Gracey I served with B Co. 5/46 between Sept.70 - June 71 before reassignment to A Co. 4/3. I was recently contacted by John Hofer who served with me. I just wanted to say Hi.
SSG. Michael P. Gracey; 1st Plt. Pepper
mgracey@peoplepc.com
October 6, 2007
Robert R. Anderson, HQ company, 5/46 Inf, 198 Bgd. I served in RVN spring 1968-spring 1969 at LZ Gator. I have sometimes wondered if the 5/46th or 198th ever had reunions. I used to read Army Times at work and never found any information. Now I am retired. I will keep watching this site for future updates.
Bob Anderson; Waukee, Iowa
undwrtrbob@aol.com
October 1, 2007
My father served with the 26 Signal Corp/Americal Division during World War II. His name was Harry T Miller from Roslindale MA. I have some information and pictures of his that were taken during the different invasions he was involved with in the South Pacific. If anyone would like to contact me, I'd be willing to share what information I have. Thank you.
Marilyn Michalak; Peabody MA 01960
mmilliemich@aol.com
September 24, 2007
RICK LETT joined our Co C 4/31 196th LIB around April 1968. Little later he became part of the 75th Rangers as a LRRP. His team names were WINSTON and MARLBORO. We are trying to re construct his picture album. If you know RICK LETT and have ANY pictures of him please email them to me. Thank you
Gilbert "Frenchie" Manasselian
Namrats@hotmail.com
September 24, 2007
As an Americal WW2 Vet time is running out. Some 900 of us are dying every day. I served the final few months of the war on Cebu with 132nd Inf. 1st Bn. D. Co. Mach. gun Platoon. I am searching for my squad Leader, Gene Tucker from Texas. The only other name I an remember is another unit grunt named Granger, no 1st name, but think he was from Chicago. I received
3 mortar wounds, was treated in the field and sent back to duty. A few weeks later our company commander, name unknown lined
myself and 3 other men up to present us each a Purple Heart. The wierd part was after he pinned the heart on, he took it off, went to the next man and did it allover again, when all had been pinned the Heart went in his pocket. There was apparently no official record noted of my wunds or the Heart presentation. I need to find TUCKER OR ANYONE ELSE who might remember the incident. Want no praise or publicity, would just like to have themedal...I know they can be purchased but that's not what I want. If it never happens--so be it, maybe I'll be reincarnated and in my next life be in another war and wounded (for the record.) Thanks to all you guys for your bit and those who are doing theirs now and 'GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.
Al Diederich; 1245 Palomar Pl. Apt.13 Vista, Ca, 92084 760-842-1326....
ajd411@cox.com.
September 20, 2007
MY NAME IS JERRY LESHER I WAS IN CHU LAI 67-68 AND I WAS PART OF THE WARLORDS. JOE "SPANKY" LOPEZ WAS MY PILOT AND I WAS HIS DOOR GUNNER. I AM TRYING TO LOCATE HIM OR DALE MOTT, FOOTZ BAKER, DANNY MILIANCE (SP), OR LARRY COLBURN. IF ANYONE CAN HELP I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.
Jerry Lesher
MDFEDF99@MSN.COM
September 19, 2007
My name is JOSEPH TULCUS. I am updating my e-mail address so some one can reply to my entry on guest book.
Joseph Tulcus
jmlt50@netzero.net
September 19, 2007
Just wanted to thank Gary Noller for the article re-print regarding my living in Vietnam and taking vets back to Hiep Duc and other locations. If any of you are thinking about coming back, please feel free to contact me. I can make the trip a lot easier for all of you. The article that appeared in the Americal Journal can be accessed at www.alumni.cgu.edu/alumniprofiles/delzell.asp. Also, I'm writing a book about Hiep Duc and if any of you know how I can obtain after action or morning reports (not sure what they called them, like most of you I was only 19 and not into really understanding or caring about anything other than how to read the trail so I wouldn't get killed). Anyway, I've been here in Saigon for over 5 years now and want you all to remember that the Vietnamese here honor and appreciate what we tried to do. God Bless............Ranger Bob
Robert Delzell
bobinsaigon69@yahoo.com
September 14, 2007
does anyone remember CW2 Jesse V. Barnett? He was in B co 723rd maint bn. 1970 and 1971. please contact me.
Wes Barnett
shootinman@aol.com
September 13, 2007
I SERVED WITH THE HHC 4TH BN, 31ST INF. 196LIB ON LZ WEST IN 68-69. I WAS AN RTO AND DID SWEEPS DOWN THE HILL OF THE FB. I HELPED CONSTRUCT BUNKER 21 ON LZ WEST. I AM LOOKING FOR TWO OF MY BUDDIES WHO SERVED WITH ME. THEY ARE SP4 JORGE REYES (PONCHO) AND JAMES FAULKNER OF MISSISSIPPI. THANK YOU AND WELCOME HOME ALL VIETNAM VETS!
Harold Watson
hwk8ese@yahoo.com
September 10, 2007
I was with 1/20 Inf, 11LIB, 1967-68 and diagnosed with bone cancer (Multiple Myeloema) in Jan 2005 resulting from contact with Agent Orange. I was surprised when I met a Cpt that I served with in VN and he also has cancer. I still have no regrets about serving but I would like to know if any other 11LIB or Americal troops are victoms.
Austin Wilcox; 1/20th Inf, 11LIB, Americal Division, 1967 - 1968, 846 Third Avenue, Troy, NY 12182
austin.wilcox@us.army.mil
September 9, 2007
I served with B Troop 1/1 Cav. at Chu Lai from Sept-70 to April-71. I 1049 over to the 123rd AVN BN. or the Warlords and flew as a door gunner on slicks. Was given the nickname "Tiny" while with the Cav. Both units were great outfits to serve with. There were brave men in them both. Like to welcome everyone home. My name is Jimmy D. Pace. I live in Pelahatchie, MS now. Home phone is 601-854-5348. Clear Right Up, Sir
Jimmy D.Pace
jimmydpace@bellsouth.net,
September 8, 2007
Daniel L. Newell served in WW11. His fifteen year old grandson is looking for info on him. He never met his grand-dad. He was in the 6th division, the 22nd regiment, I forgot the other thing. He was on Guadalcanal and then went to Okinawa. Again that is Daniel L. Newell, he got shot in the leg.
Marjorie Newell
marjoriemeade@verizon.net
September 7, 2007
I am trying to contact anyone that served 1970-71 in Co. B, 1st Bn, 22nd Infantry with my husband Gary Melchert from Brockton, Mass.
Judy Melchert
JKMELCH@aol.com
September 4, 2007
I was in the 3/82 from Chi Lai (Dec.1970 to Aug. 1971). If anyone knows Gene McNeil from LZ Siberria, Please contact me.
Dean Conn; St. Charles, IL
co6d@aol.com
September 2, 2007
I am sending this message for my brother Phillip Martin who was with Company E, 5th battalion 46th Infantry from June 1969 thru May 1970. He is needing any information concerning major battles such as South of Chu Lai airport where a Medicap crashed and many other horrible unspeakable things happened. He is under medical care with the VA for different medical problems. In order for the VA to continue to help him further, he needs more details concerning dates and information on these battles. He has went thru his Representative but they were told that they could not release anything to them. It had something to do with protecting the deceased and living veterans. He really doesn't understand this, so this is why I have come to your website asking for help. You can contact me zeb@bluffsnet.com or sengelbr@ic.edu. Any information you can provide us would be most helpful.
Susie, sister of Phillip Martin
zeb@bluffsnet.com
September 1, 2007
The United States Postal Service has suddenly begun charging our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan full postage to mail letters home. Like we before, they had been able to do that free. Now, it seems their sacrifices in our name aren't worth a 41 cent stamp. Please contact your Congressional representatives and stop this right now!
Gary Phillip Capshaw
C 2/1 Infantry (70-71)
kiteria@graysoncable.com
August 31, 2007
I am the daughter of Ellis E. Perdue (nickname Eddie) who served in the 132nd Battalion, Americal, I believe in Leyte and then served on or with the Intelligence Division with General MacArthur and possibly General Thorpe??? My father just recently passed away and I found all these notes and papers and etc from the time he was overseas. He always talked about being shot in the war and receiving the Purple Heart but we have never found it and his DD214 was a mess. Being a veteran of 24 years active duty, I know how important the DD214 is and I am sure that many of the men did not check their form to make sure it was correct. My Dad has wonderful pictures from the war of Tokyo when he worked there. I have names of men that I will add as I can get the list from my mother. When we tried to get information about his being shot (there is a wound on his back) we, of course, are told that the records were burned so he has never been able to be service connected though he did pass away in the veterans hospital here in Salem, VA.
I would like to know if there is anyone who might have remembered him or knew about him getting shot. I will get the list from my mom which also shows I believe a hospital where he was recuperating. I wish I could have gotten more information while he was living – I tried. Thanks for any and all help.
(Debra) Robin Haas
debra.haas@va.gov
August 28, 2007
Joseph DeMartino 40th Scout Dog Duc Pho,serving the complete I & II Corp Jun 67 Jul 69, I walked point for many patrols 25 CAs Badly Ross Plei DeJang Dak To Kumton 875 to many to list your records never credit the 40 Infantry Platoon Scout Dog 3/25 3/4 Macv advisor .Please give credit where it is DO. Thank You
Joseph DeMartino aka DeMo Little Gueinny
josephmarypat@bellsouth.net
August 27, 2007
I am Mike Warren, formerly S/sgt Warren, USAF, NCOIC of the Air Force aerial port mobility team at Tien Phouc from Sept 70 to Jan 71. I would like to know the names of the CO of B/Bty, 3/16 arty and the First Sgt during the time I was there. Thanks and welcome home.
Mike Warren
mike.warren20@verizon.net
August 26, 2007
My name is Richard L. Morris and I served as Platoon Sgt. with 4th platoon, Charley Company, 3/1, 11th LIB. from May 69 to April 70. I would like to hear from anyone that I served with during that time. I have contacted Lt. Hillier that I served with and meet thru your guest list.
Richard L. Morris 4475 Hwy 77 South Graceville, Florida 32440
11cmos@bellsouth.net
August 17, 2007
My name is 1LT Gordon Kinneer, my father served in the Americal Division from 1967 to 1973. I have posted my e-mail address, my father does not have one. My father is Joseph J. Kinneer who served with Co D, 1-20 INF, 11BDE.
1LT Gordon Kinneer
gordon.kinneer@us.army.mil
August 16, 2007
Looking for Sgt Steve Lintle. 70-71 Dco. 1st bn 20Inf sykes reg's 23rd inf Div. last message sent to this book was not all there. this is Isam, Wolf and Kerry and myself were wanting to know where you are. please let us know, OK?
Mel J. Isam
mel.jdisam@cox.net
August 8, 2007
Hey guys ,long time. I was w/ the 39th engineers that stayed w/ you guys at Dottie 1970.I was with hdq.co. recon M60 gunner on APC's that went out w/ yall until I was hit in a fire firefight outside of My Lai.Then they put me back to my original MOS.You can't miss what I did since I was the battalion wrecker operator that went out and picked up all the blown up shit you guys were fucked up in.Remember snipers gap on QL1.
Hope all is well and write or call if you want.About everyone else I know from there is dead now.If anyone remembers DOC SWANSON let me know .We stayed in the same hooch together at CHU LAI. MISS YOU ALL it's never been the same.
Jim Edwards; 352-427-5417
susumou@peoplepc.com
August 7, 2007
I am searching for John Wolford, because according to his post a few years ago, he was in a crash in Chu Lai of a C123, 1968. It was at the end of a runway. I was on Fire & Rescue Crash Crew, and was the first one there. A chopper flew overhead to keep the flames down. It was allegedly bad gas in the craft that took it down. Almost everyone died- I had never known if anyone survived- but would love to speak to someone who did. I tried like hell to save everyone I could. I really want to make contact with Mr. Wolford or anyone who was there. His email address listed on his post is no longer valid. Does anyone know how I can reach him? Was anyone there that knows about the crash I'm talking about? Please respond to my personal email.
Tracy Diffin, USMC
md1270@mail.com
July 31, 2007
Please E-mail me if you served in the finance office at Chu Lia September 1968- September 1969. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Jerry M. Stapleton; 23rd Admin Finance
Jerry.stapleton@generalshale.com
July 31, 2007
I am trying to obtain information for myself. I was in Vietman form August1966 to August 1967 with the 63rd transportation Army unit.My
hone phone number is 410-787-9706 Address is 63 New Jersey Ave. Glen Burnie Maryland 21060. I need help to prove my VA claim.
Vince Tempera; 63rd Transportion Unit
vtempera@verizon.net
July 30, 2007
My name is Gary Carothers, I was with the Americal between late 1969, to 1970. I steped on a land mine some where. My memory has beed erased to remembering no names,places,but I do remember I was with the 23rd. Im just hoping that someone sees and remembers my name to help me through this.
Gary Carothers
garyanddeb41383@aol.com.
July 30, 2007
I served with Vietnam in 1970. I was assigned to the Americal Division 1st Battalion 14th Artillery 105 mm Howitzer. I was the loader on gun 1. I am looking for anyone who served with me. My phone number is 817-731-6910. My address is 400 Palmetto Fort Worth, Texas 76114.
Moses Cortez
mosesmary@sbcglobal.net
July 22, 2007
Sam Bullington, D Co., 23rd Med, Chu Lai….Sam please re-send your contact information. I had a laptop meltdown and have lost your information.
John Cochran; 1601 Green Berry Road, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
TEL: 573.634.4304; CELL: 573.291.1591
jhc@socket.net
July 20, 2007
First thanks for this message board and to all WELCOME HOME. I was
with Americal from 20-Sep-1970 until 19-Nov-1971. I was with the following units; B Trp 1/1 Cav., 23rd MP, HHC 23rd Inf., & HHC & Band Spt Cmd. For those who might remember me, I was a young red headed Texan. If you think you remember me please e-mail me. I will be attending the June 2008 reunion and hopefully will meet some of those
that I was stationed with.
Alan Mc Farling
akmdjm@juno.com
July 18, 2007
I would like to complain about the people who are coming in this web sit for the sole purpose of sending spam money scams. Get a life and believe me when I say, nobody buys the $50,000.000.00 you have to deposit into our accounts. This is getting totaly out of hand. You should all be arrested. Thank you Americal website for your continued service.
Larry Hause; E-co, 723rd Mt Bn
lrhause2@uahoo.com
July 16, 2007
We are looking for you, hope you see this. Kerry and wolfie. Dco.1bn 20th Inf. 70-71, if anyone knows anything, please let me know at my e-mail.anyone else 70-71get in touch if you would, ISAM.hope it was ok to use your names.
Mel Isam
mel.jdisam@cox.net
July 16, 2007
My Father, Allan E. Morrisey, was a SeaBee during WWII and shipped out to Australia in '43 aboard the USAT Sea Witch. I have his certificate for crossing 000 latitude, 000 longitude on Sept 23, 1943. If anyone can provide information and/or where I may be able to obtain a photograph of the Sea Witch, it would be greatly appreciated.
Michael Morrisey; 20100 Concordia Dr., Euclid, OH 44117
mmlediver@yahoo
July 8, 2007
WANTED: Vietnam vets to do brief radio station ID spots on the "numbah one" tribute radio station on the internet for music and spoken word from the Vietnam era - Radio Vietnam! All you need is the ability to record a 10 - 20 second WAV or MP3 file on your computer, giving your name (or alias of your choice), unit that you served with, and a mention of Radio Vietnam (like, “you’re listening to Radio Vietnam”). You email it to us and we take care of the rest - including editing and musical background! No professional experience necessary - and, of course, just like the station, this is all voluntary and non-profit. It's easy and fun! Tune in to www.RadioVietnam.net to hear examples currently playing (including myself), register at the station (it's free), and send me (RadioResearcher) a personal message. I will get in touch and we will take it from there!
Dick Field; Radio Researcher, Americal Radio Research Co.
rafieldjr@comcast.net
July 1, 2007
My 6/13 post is already outdated. I was trying to figure whether on that day in the river with A/4/21, we might have killed Dang Thuy Tram, an NVA doc who was killed in that area, and who has recently become famous for her diary. Carl Zarzyski (B4/21) contacted me right away with information that strongly suggests that it was another 4/21 company. It seems that several of you guys know a lot more about this than I do. I'm relieved, and the matter is closed for me.
Dave Malkus (Ringo); 59th IPSD
(2710 Mason St., Madison, WI 53705; 608-232-1455)
malkus@engr.wisc.edu
June 28, 2007
Here's to all you poor bastards that served in the Americal in Dong Ha. I was there in the spring of 1970 and all was fine as far as fine can be that close to the DMZ. However when you guys would come in from the field all hell would break loose and shit fell from sky. You guys gave 'em hell because they never gave you a break. Does anyone remember Sgt. Jordan and the lady of the night scam. I do. Anyway God bless you guys.
Allen Carlsen
804 Glenwood Drive, Wisconsin 53170
acarlsen@wi.rr.com
June 24, 2007
I WAS IN C COMPANY 5/46 INF MARCH 68 SEPT 68. I WAS FROM MICHIGAN GIVE ME A SHOUT don0909@aol.com or 321 453 3736.
Don Shooks
don0909@aol.com
June 23, 2007
I’ve seached many VN websites and I haven’t found very many references to any Americal companies, Brigades or Americal period. I was there 1967 – 68 and I know we had history. If anyone has a website please reply to my e-mail.
Austin Wilcox
austin.wilcox@us.army.mil
June 23, 2007
My name is Tom Birdsong, and I was checking your casuality list by units looking for the name of David Wooden.
David and I went thru AIT at Ft Polk together and became very good friends. Upon completion of AIT, David had
orders to to report to Travis AFB , and Vietnam. It turns out that he was assigned to the 196th light infantry, and
KIA on Nov. 27th 1967. I reported to Ft. Lewis Washington after AIT, and ended up going to Nam of a troop carrier. I went to the 3rd brigade of the 25th infantry, and worked a lot of the same areas as you fellows in the highlands.
Our company, A co. 1/35th infantry, was also in a fire fight on Nov. 27, 1967, and we lost quite a few guys.
I went to Davids hometown in Mo. several years ago and met his family, and I also visited his gravesite. I still miss him.
Tom Birdsong
ttbird2@juno.com
June 20, 2007
There will be a reunion in Washington, D.C. September 28, 29 and 30, 2007 for Delta Co. l/52nd 198Lib . Everybody welcome.
John Southern
Smalljaws@Mac.com
June 19, 2007
I served with the Americal with the 178th ASHC in 1971-1972.
LTC DON KARPER
AREA 51-T3
CAMP VICTORY, IRAQ
DSN 312-987-6967 EXT 5262
LTC Don Karper
DWK1585@AOL.COM
June 18, 2007
I was a scout-dog handler out of Duc Pho. My first mission was with A 4/21 (Capt. Franzon). We walked up a stream or small river most of one afternoon. It was cool and nice; my dog loved it. Somewhere up out of sight in the lead element (we weren't on point at the time), two NVA medics stumbled into our formation. You guys fired them up pretty good, killing one and severely wounding the other. The wounded one was medevac-ed as a POW. The dead one was left under a bush, and we moved on. If you were there, my question is this: Was there any chance that the dead one was female? If you can't guess what I'm driving at here, I'll tell you when you contact me.
Dave Malkus (Ringo); 59th IPSD
(2710 Mason St., Madison, WI 53705; 608-232-1455)
malkus@engr.wisc.edu
June 13, 2007
MY NAME IS MARTIN QUINTANILLA JR. I WAS IN B 4/3 11TH BDG. SPENTED 8 MONTHS IN HAWAII FOR TRAING, THEN SHIPPED OVER BY SHIP, DON'T REMEMBER THE NAME. I THINK IT WAS GORDAN. WENT TO NAM IN 1967 WAS AT LS BALDLY, DOTTIE, I THINK IT WAS CALLED HILL 54. WAS A MEMEBR OF TASK FORCE BARKER. I CARRIED THE M-60. LATER ON I WENT TO 523 SIGNAL BN. OFF HAND I DON'T REMEMBER IF I WAS IN A OR B COMPANY. I WAS THE SUPPLY SGT. LEFT NAM IN 1970. I would like to hear from anyone.
MARTIN QUINTANILLA
mquintanellabp@sbcglobal.net
June 11, 2007
JUST WANT TO SAY ( HI ) TO EVERY ONE IN THE AMERICAL GUESTBOOK. I WAS IN COUNTRY MARCH OF 69 TO MARCH OF 70. 1/52 198th LIB HHC. LZ BAYONET, AN AT TIMES LZ STINSON. WORKED IN MAINT. IM GLADE TO SEE THIS WEB SITE JUST FOUND IT.I HAVE NOT BEEN IN CONTACTE WITH ANY ONE FROM MY COMP. SINCE I RETURNED HOME.
S/P 5 DARRELL WAGNER
DDWAG1313@VERIZON.NET
June 10, 2007
My name is Zack Barron. I was with the 39th Engineers attached to Americal. From April '69 to Feb '70 I served at LZ Dottie and LZ Snoopy. Would like to hear from anyone there during that time.
Zack Barron
Zackbarron@bellsouth.net
June 6, 2007
Found this site for the 2nd time. Still would like to find a couple of guys I worked with. My name is mark Chapman, I was an 05C40 that was not needed so I did lots of crappy jobs. I did work with the battalion message center. We flew to the fire bases with SOI's and picked up all the orders and things at Divarty. Had some friends in FDC, but with time most of their names escape me. I do remember Sgt. Rafiner, SSgt Sweet, Poncho (FDC) Larry was also with FDC.
Mark Chapman
iteach1@charter.net
June 5, 2007
Hello to everone my nane is Junior K. Allison i was with HHC1/6inf at fire base Dottie 1970 to April71 then move to 87 Chemical Detach would like to hear from anyone who was there. i live in lenoir city tn.
Junior K. Allison
Oldsgt6993@aol.com
June 5, 2007
Looking for any info. on an incident or incidents that occured in 1968-69 at LZ Liz where the VC and NVA used a catapult or slingshot device to fire fuzed 105mm and 155mm projectiles into the firebase. Ron Griffin a Btry. 1-82nd FA and web master for the home page of the 82nd FA Regiment www.lzhurricane.com.
Ron Griffin
rgriffin@new.rr.com.
June 2, 2007
I can be contacted at w_wwwj@hotmail.com. Went to RVN on USS Gordon with A Co. 9th Spt Bn, 198th Inf Bde.
Got kicked out of 23d Admin and sent to Replacement De to process newbies. Anybody know the whereabouts of Van Horn, Earlywine, Hatfield, Mackey, Tucci, or any number of guys. I can’t remember all the names (we’re getting old). Let me know.
Eric Lawrence
lawrence_eric_w@yahoo.com
June 1, 2007
I serverd as an RTO in Alpha Co., 5/46 198th from Jan. 1969 to Jan. 1970. If there is anyone out there who served there & then, I would like to hear from you.
John Hollmann
desertdce@hotmail.com
May 30, 2007
I was with D Co 1/20th infantry from Dec. '67 to June '68. I would like to hear from the guys that I served with-- especially members of my squad--like William Watson and Robert Baker.
Gary Robertson
anngary@sbcglobal.net
May 27, 2007
I am the youngest daughter of Captain Greg Whitehouse, he was killed in Vietnam March 6, 1968. Captain Whitehouse was in the 11th arc Blackhorse. If you served with him please contact me, I would love to know more about him, I was only 4 years old at the time of his death.
Julann Godbey
dannajulann@yahoo.com
May 26. 2007
Nathan C. Allen, 123rd Aviation Battalion, , Served in Chu-Lai. Vietnam 1970 E Co.
Nathan C. Allen
nallen_49@frontiernet.net
May 26, 2007
Hello, RED BARONS/ 201st.avn.company in Nha-Trang VietNam 69-70..worked in the motor pool as a 63B20 Tech..Hi,my name is Terry Kaufmann living in corpus christi,Texas...Wanted to drop in and see if there are any Red Barons looking at this site..? Drop me a line at E-Mail.
Dot Kaufman
gumbypokey@stx.rr.com
May 19, 2007
Hi, Can anyone tell me if there is a way to find out if I was ever listed as an MIA?
In February of 71, while serving wit E-company, 723rd Mt, I was put on a top secret convoy to go to the DMZ. Somehow they lost the list of drivers and when I returned to my unit, I didn't get any mail for weeks. When I asked the Red Cross what was going on, I was told that I had been reported M.I.A. and my Dad had also received a notification telling him I was officially listed as M.I.A. After letting the Red Cross know I was back my mail started back up again. Is there a way to find out if I was actually listed as M.I.A.?
Larry Hause; E-Co. 723rd Avn Bn
lrhause2@yahoo.com
May 18, 2007
I would like to hear from anyone who knew LT Al Schroeder Co. D. 1/20th. Inf. 11 LIB. His Vietnam service dates were July 10,1968-September 18,1968 when he was killed. Al was a friend I knew stateside. He was killed shortly before I arrived in country as an Army nurse. Thank you for your time and shared memories.
Mary Jane Shipley
75 P Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
thisshipmj@msn.com
May 10, 2007
Reregistering and listing the following names of those from the Platoon that I have pictures of, Co. A 1st Platoon 5/46th 198th LIB..
Hoping someone will see this list or find it doing a name search. I have made contact with a couple of the men from Company "A". Myself and Francis "Nathan" Hale have 189 photos posted if you are from the unit or a family member who would like to see them. Our photos are from 68-69.
SGT. STEPHEN DEMARONEY,
ROBERT OLENZAK,
CHARLES "CHUCK" SLOCUM,
GEORGE FREEMAN,
ALEN CASAZZA,
Medic DON SHEFFIELD,
CLARENCE HOCH,
LARRY YOUNG,
MIKE RICHARDSON,
JOE SALOPEK,
VAUGHN DELONG,
WENDELL ROBERTS,
LARRY MARKLAND,
BILL CAPPS,
RANDY CLARK,
JOE GREEN,
BOBBY COLLINS,
JACK VATOR.
Many others I don't know their full name WADE, "PJ" LONGORIA, RODRIGUEZ, BERGMAN, PEE-WEE, and MORELAND to name a few.
Some of those I have made contact with include BUD McFARLAND, PAUL SPROUSE, & FRANCIS "NATHAN" HALE.
L.D. LOFTIS
MRLOTTO@EARTHLINK.NET
May 8, 2007
Just want to note my change of email address. Was with E Co. Recon, 1/6, 198. 10/67- 9/68
Bruce Yacuk
fishdad22@comcast.net
April 25, 2007
My name is Jim Holuj. I am neighbors with Vince Krippel who was in Company F , 132nd Infantry Regiment, Americal Division during WW2. His service began in the national guard in Chicago, he was part of the the forming of the Americal in New Caledonia, served in Guadalcanal, Bouganville, went to Fiji, and served in Leyte. Also in company F during that entire time was great uncle, Verle Fraher. He has since passed. We would love to hear from anyone that knew either of these men. Thanks. I reside near Chicago.
Jim Holuj
flyingdeck@aol.com
April 23, 2007
I am looking for anyone from the 1/52 inf, 198 Bde, that was on LZ Stinson or worked in the area. (Was called LZ Buff). I am currrently 100% disabled and would like to hear from anyone, even if you were not in the same unit I was.
James M. Digby
mbdigby2@comcast.net
April 21, 2007
My name is Bob Vincent. Iam looking for anyone that might have served with Sgt Ronald G. Dennis in Vietnam. He was in COA 11th Lt Inf Bde. He was killed on 12/24/1969 in Quang Ngai Province. We grew up together on the same street in Indianapolis and were the best of friends.I was serving in Vietnam with the 4th Inf Division at the time of his death. Anyone with information about him please contact me.
Bob Vincent
bobbyvincent@att.net
April 20, 2007
Looking for more 23rd Med brothers. So far I've found Richard "Child" Newby, Cliff Tracy, Dave Ionno, Mark Smolensky @ Bill "Boxie" Blattman(sadly deceased & missed). I've found others that I did not know personally. I was there from Aug. 70 - Oct. 71. Email me if you knew me or not. Thanx ADVA for the site & to Kitty for all your amazing detective work!!!!!
Steve "Ski" Goslawski; Unit: 23rd Med. Hq & A Co.
sgos27@yahoo.com
April 17, 2007
For those that haven't heard Doc Flowers passed away last fall.We just located each other after 35 years.He was the one that loaded Doc(Ron) Raker and me on the Col. chopter when we were hit by a bounceing betty.
Bob Kapp; C 5/46 & C 4/21 68-69
BOBKAPP3@aol.com
April 15, 2007
I have enjoyed the Americal Division Alumni Association website. My Dad, Bob MacKay, was in the 26th Signal Company that arrived in New Caledonia in early 1942. He served with the Americal Division until his return to the U.S. and discharge in September 1945. My Dad was a company clerk in the 26th Signal Company and in July 1943, was transferred to division headquarters and HHC, Amercial Division. While in the 26th Signal Company, my Dad, among other things, was responsible for obtaining motion pictures and setting up and running the projector to show them to various elements of the division. He was the the Adjutant General's section of the division headquarters.
Among my Dad's papers, I found the picture below, which Dad's handwriting on the back indicates was taken on April 22, 1943 on the island of Viti Levu among the Fiji Islands. The 13 soldiers in the picture were all from Watertown, Massachusetts. They enlisted (I cannot explain LT Murphy's presence) in the 26th Signal Company, 26th Infantry Division (Yankee Division), Massachusetts National Guard, in 1940 in Charlestown, Massachusetts – which became part of the Americal Division in 1942. Each of the soldiers returned safely from the Pacific Theater of Operations after 3 ½ years overseas and four campaigns. I am not sure of the significance of the pen an inked "X" on some of the subjects of the photograph.
From left to right:
Front row: SGT Brad Parker; SSG Bill Harlow; SGT Frappier; LT John Murphy; SSG Bill Merullo; CPL Alan Owens; TSGT Don Skuse
Back row: PFC Bud Trow; CPL Bob Given; CPL Johnny Richardson; SGT Fred Hopwood; CPL Mal Cate; SSG Robert G. MacKay
Scott W.MacKay
scott.w.mackay@comcast.net
April 15, 2007
I served with the Americal with the 178th ASHC in 1971.
Jeff Smith
snuffy2@neo.rr.com
April 12, 2007
I am seeking information on the location and names or addresses of other casualties or survivors of the last known outpost that my brother (SGT Ronald L. Haug) was stationed. He was badly wounded at Firebase Rifle on either Feb 9,10,11, 1970. He was airlifted to a hospital ship and died Feb 13, 1970. Whomever reads this will see his name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in DC. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Terry G. Haug
terry@networksplus.net
April 10, 2007
I am looking for any of my brothers that were there with me 9/8/69 to 9/8/70 Americal Div 198th LIB Company D Delta Com Chu Lai LZ Dottie ROcket Pocket 3rd plt RTO machine gunner Dave (little Dave) Lawrence I played guitar at stand downs. phone # 330 448 8951
Dave Lawrence
joanl621@yahoo.com
April 9, 2007
Served with Co. E, 5/46, 198th L.IB fron Nov. 1968 through Dec. 1970. Worked with 4.2 mortars and Echo Recon. I worked on LZ Buff, LZ Minuteman, Hill 26 with mortar platoon. July 69 started working with recon as an FO and stayed with them the duration of my tours. Would like to here from brothers in arms. SSG Larry Kelley {FAT TEXAN]
Larry Kelley
d.kelley32@suddenlink.net
April 9, 2007
Looking for Dave Hastings, 26th Engineers, 67/68, recall he was from MI. Douglas Lay, B/1/14, attached to B/D/Recon, 1/46 Inf.
Douglas Lay
artyfo@sbcglobal.net
April 6, 2007
I was with Americal 723 Maint. Bn. From sept.1967-Sept. 1968, I Drove duece and a half days and ran the em/nco open mess {the Bar} at Chu Lai.
I am retired.
REC
Hd3802@aol.com
April 2, 2007
Re: SPC Jerry Corbett; 132nd Aviation, Americal Division; Chu Lai 5/68-5/69. Mr. Corbett is looking for any members of the 132nd Aviation Company who were at Chu Lai from 5/68-5/69. He is looking for information regarding rocket attacks in the Jan to Feb 1969 time period, to support his VA claim. Veterans with any information, please feel free to contact Jerry Corbett at: LZ II Bldg 6; Coatesville VAMC; 1400 Black Horse Hill Road; Coatesville, PA 19320; Telephone: 610-380-5397.
Joseph O'Rourke
Joseph.ORourke@va.gov
April 2, 2007
My brother was Robert L. Tyes. He was assigned to Charlie Co. 4/21st Inf. 11th LIB. He was KIA in Vietnam in June 29, 1968. Is there anyone out there that served with him. If so please advise if there are any photos or any other information on the unit he served in.
Don Tyes
bigdude@ponyexpress.net
April 2, 2007
I am (sp/5) Don Schieber. I was in-country from Mar-70 to Mar-71. I was in Chu Lai till Jan-71, then went to Quang Tri till Mar-71. Processed out for stateside Mar-71 out of Chu Lai. I was in the Warlords, B Co. 123rd Avn Bn., till Oct-70, then transfered to the Blue Ghost, F/8 123rd Avn. Bn., till Mar-71. I was stateside when the Dinks hit Quang Tri hard and hit the main ammo dump, blowing it up. They also hit the hootch that I had been in, killing many good men and friends. Duke Frailey wrote me and told me the sad news. Although, many years have passed, I still remember their faces. Good luck to all.
Don Schieber
donschieber@cox.net
April 1, 2007
VIETNAM 67-68, CO ?, 4/31, 196 TH, OUT CHU-LAI AND LZ BALDY, HILL44 OR 441 IN FRONT AIR FORCE BASE AIR PORT. WAS SUPPLY SGT LAST 3 MO
Rhett Goodman
CRANRHETTG@aol.com
April 1, 2007
My name is Rudy Ogas, I am the olderst son of PFC Rito V. Ogas. My dad served with the 23rd Americal Div, 182nd Inf Regt, 3bn, Company G. I have been trying to find as much info on my Dad's participation during the Philippine campaigns. Thanks to this web site, I have been able to piece together some idea of where my Dad served. His records were destroyed in a fire at the St. Louis records center, I got some medical records from Camp Carson, CO, his discharge and the VA has replaced his ribbons and medals. If anyone has any information on my Dad or even knew him, please contact me at the following address. Thank you for your assistance, I am also retired Navy(Submarines), 1960-1979.
Rudy Ogas, 304 W. 8TH ST ., STAUNTON, IL 62088 618-635-2852
lexis@madisontelco.com
March 28, 2007
Please note my change of e-mail address.
Ronald D. Sims; Hq 4/3 11LIB
simsrd56@comcast.net
March 27, 2007
My father was John E. Blizzard, a WWII veteran who died in 1992. According to separation papers, he was assigned to Company C of the 61st Infantry (replacement unit) out of Camp Wolters, Texas. Dad was a squad leader (60 MM Mortar) and served from September 1943 to May 1945. He was involved in the Naples-Foggia, Rome-Armo, Southern France, and Rhineland campaigns, and I believe also served earlier in North Africa. Dad became a prisoner of war who I believe was liberated in Germany by the Russians. I wish I had more information, but Dad didn't like to talk much about his experiences during WWII. If anyone served with him and has any information regarding his service, I would like to share it with my son, who sadly never knew his grandfather. Thank you.
Steve Blizzard, 611 Upland Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 (410) 653-3230
steveblizzard@msn.com
March 20, 2007
I'm a disabled Vietnam Veteran and we try to help other Veterans obtain the benefit they deserve. If you have info, ie action reports, daily reports or personal info, for Chu Lai, 8/66 to 4/67, please EMAIL me.
Rick Drad
www.jbdrad32@yahoo.com
March 18, 2007
Just found this site i was in the Americal Division B company and short stent in C company 4th/ 3rd 11th infantry. Arrived incountry January of 68 derosed in January of 69. My C/O was Capt. Maddog Mitchells and his favorite words were get on line. I remember Task force Barker and Me Lie, and pinkville, LZ uptight, and that damn yellow malaria pill that gave ya the shits. I remember when Mitchells was killed and when Col Barker was killed. Don't remember many of the guys except Woods, and McKenney. Would like to hear from anyone that was in those companys during that period. I have had alot of health problems through the years just wondered if anyone else has. Have had protate cancer and nerve damage problems but have never gone to the VA guess i probly should. I was wounded twice in or around Me Lie (spelled wrong i know) but dont want to take the time to look it up. Anyone intrested in contacting me please do so. My nick name was animal.
Rick Hacker; 4th/3rd, B & C Companys
rick_hackman@yahoo.com; (813) 642-8817
March 15, 2007
To anyone that served with me, SSG Hassler, 1969 1970, Btry. B, 3/16th Arty, Tien Phouc. It started on may 1969 with rockets and 75mm recoiless rifle fire the mess hall got hit severals time we had 13 wounded and one killed it lasted arounded five days. I had the 4TH gun section and I would to THANK EVERYONE that helped out at that alot of people should remenber also FDC got hit. I have the write up from the BattleAx Banner Please Call at 770 9576528.
SSG Hassler
hasslerc@bellsouth.net
March 15, 2007
I am looking for people who served with me in Duc Pho, or FFB-411 Vietnam. I am LT John Hillier in country 8-69 to 8-70. Charlie Company, 2nd Platoon, XO 3/1/11 Brigade.
John Hillier
John.Hillier@labarge.com
March 12, 2007
Hello to any Delta company grunts who are still alive and kicking. It's been almost 37 years since I left Duc Pho and I can't say I've really missed being there. Hope this email finds all you Vets alive and prosperious.
John Arnett; 4/3 11th LIB, 'D' Company
jarnett@mindspring.com
March 12, 2007
John Page hhc 4th of the third 11th lib jul68 to jul 69 john page, jamestown new york.
John Page
johnpage39@yahoo.com
March 10, 2007
I had gun 6 B Brty 1/14. Looking for anyone from B Btry. 1/14. Please send me a message. I came over with 198th in 67 and left in 68. Great web-site
Allan Walraven
adwalraven@chartermi.net
March 7, 2007
Viet Nam, March-69, April-70. 26th engr.(mine sweep unit). I was on a hill called Fat City, a few miles from Chu Lai. My good buddy was Goerge Nipson. We had a Sgt. Glass. I'm getting old, but my memories are young. Anybody that was their at that time, please E-mail me.
Stanton McArthur
Stanton.McArthur@DLA.MIL
March 6, 2007
We are holding our 2 nd annual reunion this year at the Cincinnati Hilton (Airport inn) in Florence Ky. June 8th and 9th 2007. Contact Dan (Ohio) Malin for details. Note in the Subject line ---- Charlie Co 1/20th
Daniel Malin
DanielMalin@hotmail.com
March 5, 2007
My father was Sgt. Russell R. Brown of company E 132nd Infantry of the Americal Div. during WWII. He was a Light Mortar Crew leader. He did the whole tour during WWII. He came home on survivors leave for 30 days and refused to go back. But they came and got him and back he went. He was in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater from Jan.1942 until Sept 1945 If there are any surviving members, especially anyone who would remember him, feel free to contact me.
Brian Brown
brianrbrown@consolidated.net
February 25, 2007
I am trying to learn more about the death of my grandmother's cousin, Alphonso (Al) Joseph O'Laughlin, who was killed in action in France (Meuse-Argonne?), and who served with the 132nd Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division in France during World War I. Please send me information you know about Division and/or regiment during WWI, and/or Private Al O'Laughlin. Info about helpful sources -- books or online -- is also appreciated. I'm a beginner at military research.
Laura Hanley Davis
hanleydavis@suddenlink.net
February 21, 2007
My uncle, Horace W. Woodward, served with the original Americal Division from its inception until the end of WWII. He had joined the National Guard some time before the start of WWII, and on January 16, 1941 (the day I was born) he went into the regular army (he always rememberd by birthday as a result of that). My uncle's unit was originally in new Caledonia and later served at Guadalcanal. When I was a small girl 9 years of age Uncle showed me his service patches and his decorations. There was what seemed like a drawerful - among them was a special one from the Navy, of all things (he was Army!). I remember when he came home from the war -- I was about four or five years old and we all went to my grandparents for his homecoming. He was still sick when he came home, recently recovered from a bout with malaria (which continued to recur over several years). Before he was allowed to come home, Uncle had to go to Lake Placid NY for R&R - he said it was to become a civilian again (too bad they didnt do that for the guys who went to Vietnam!). While at Lake Placid one of the nurses there introduced him to her sister. This sister later became his wife, my aunt.
Uncle Dorce died of cancer about four years ago. His only child, a daughter, and I stay in touch via Internet and telephone. Our family has always been proud of Uncle "Dorce" for his service in the Americal Division.
I need to mention one other name here. An old family friend who also served in the Americal during WWII. His name was John J. Lavie, Jr., and he was a medical corpsman. He went on to attend Boston University on the GI Bill, took both a bachelors and a masters there and then worked for the government until he retired. John never married. He was a good friend of my parents, and often helped me with homework difficulties. A smart and interesting gentleman was John.
J. Salem
jmpsalem@verizon.net
February 19, 2007
Just wanted to say hello to all the fellow Viet Nam Vets. I served with SVC Btry, 3/16th Arty from December 1969 to Feb 1971. Would like to hear from anyone who was with the 3/16th.
Larry Arenholz
lowfly@aol.com
February 19, 2007
I was with A/4/21 from April 1968 till around January 1969 Then I was infused into 1/52/198. I was stationed in Schofield Barracks and moved as a Battalion to Nam. I would like to hear from anyone that was in my unit. My e-mail is donfmus@aol.com I live in Pittsburgh PA. Thanks ,Don.
Don Musilek
donfmus@aol.com
February 18, 2007
E. Co 723rd Maintence Bn. Would like to hear from anyone for the 723rd Maint Bn E. Co. I served there in Allied Shop. I was an Sp5. Welcome Home
Larry J. Kerr
Ke9673@aol.com
February 12, 2007
I was on gun 3 B/Btry 3/16 Arty. I was there Nov. 69 to Nov.70 I hung with Terry Lyken, Rich Peden, Jim Stubs and Fast Jon Burton to name a few. Anyone remeber me or any of these guys drop me a line. This is a great website.
Tom Vescio
vescio2450@yahoo.com
February 11, 2007
RA volunteered .when I came to country was first assigned to combat center chu lia. Got in a scuffel got my nose broke by a former vet, complaining my pocket radio was to loud! was sent to 6/56 hawk missle unit as commo .mostly pulled guard duty ,as unit was soon to be deactivated back to El Paso , TX . was reassigned to HHC Btry 1/4 Arty Chu Lia VN was till E2 grade they lcated my records. had to wait for ranking board for E4 none available, completed E5 board to get rank of E4 met a puerto recan named Hector Gotia spent several months there was then sent , later to LZ Dottie 1/14 Arty kept up electrical fadac computer generators and communications can only remember one nick name BLUE .he was from virgina annd a 105 howitzher named Amen and later to meet A shake and bake gun bunny Leon Ingram can remember things ocassionally do you remember me
Joseph Tulcus
jmlt50@peoplepc.com
February 10, 2007
I was a S/P5 in HQ 4/3 11 LIB Americal Div.I was sent there as a cook but was sent to Chu LAI as the resupply person .That was 68 69. I was also at Duc Pho. Would like to talk to anyone who in that or those units I met a lot of people who were there and have lost touch.I remember we had 2 Isgt name SMITH.
Ronald Sims Sr
simsrd56@adelphia.net
February 10, 2007
Yankee, Yankee, Yankee, this is Cool Brew. This was 3rd platoon calling HQ CP. 2nd platoon was Budweiser (musta been some beer drinkers thinking up these call signs.) Cannot remember what 1st platoon was any more. Some time in the Spring of 1971 the 3rd platoon changed its call sign to Osprey. But I still remmember calling Yankee, Yankee, Cool Brew. EP
Robertson, Coach Danny Harris, Teach Kerry O'Donell if you are still out there, Doc Crawford has been looking for you, as has Oscar Salinas.
Dave Crawford
email: Crawford.Dave@epa.gov
February 6, 2007
I live on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Recently I got given a sporting medal found in a fox hole on the old Gifu battlefield here just south of Honiara town. It is a high jump medal and engraved "2nd place. Garn M. L. 1937"
I am not sure if the Americal Division actually fought at the Gifu but I thought this might be a good place to start. I am just willing to send the medal back to family. thanks in advance
Adam Elliott
joad@solomon.com.sb
February 5, 2006
HQ co 196 lib Americal Division (loach crew chief ). Stationed at Tam Ky and got shot up in a loach at lz maryann Aug 1970 looking for guys that drowned in the river.
Mike Stearns
Mikestearns1@aol.com
January 30, 2007
Anyone who ever served with, or were attached to, C, 2/1st Infantry, 196th BDE, is invited to re-join the "family" at www.charliegrunts.com. We have over 200 former members and are always looking for more. Contact me at 358 Saddle Tree Ln.,
Denison, TX 75021; 903.337.0917—Home; 214.726.5855--Cell
Gary Capshaw
kiteria@cablerocket.com
January 29, 2007
Looking for anyone who served at the 23rd Infantry Division Combat Center in Chu Lai during the latter half of 1971.
T. J. O’Leary
tjoleary@maine.rr.com
January 23, 2007
My name is Retired LT. Harold w. Dew-- I am a 23 yr. veteran of the Navy. I have multiple myeloma bone marrow cancer. I am looking for anyone who got this cancer serving on a ship off the Coast of Vietnam. The Va only accepts the military that was on land. Agent Orange also went out in the water too. Compensation is not given to them. If you have this cancer, or know someone who does, who served only on a ship off the coast of Vietnam, please contact me. Harold w. Dew 1365 Fairway Village Dr. Orange Park, Florida. 32003---- 904-215-1961
Harold W. Dew
sjdew@bellsouth.net
January 21, 2007
MY NAME IS JOSEPH MICHAUD, AND I WAS WITH THE A BATRY 3/16 ARTY . WE MOVED QUITE A BIT , BUT MY MAIN BASE WAS LZ WEST OR HAWK HILL. I HAVE PICTURES THAT I WILL PUT ON THIS SITE, SO I MIGHT GET FEEDBACK FROM GUYS THAT RECOGNIZE FACES OR PLACES . THANKS VET BUDY
JOSEPH MICHAUD
email2@fairpoint.net
January 17, 2007
Greetings to all veterans of the Americal Division from throughout its lineage. My Dad, Hyman Trusten of 5 Canterbury Road, Woburn, Massachusetts, age 86 and alive and very well, served with the 26th Signal Company, beginning as Task Force 6814, from February 1942 to July 1945. I will be visiting Australia for the first time from 17 to 31 March 2007. The final leg of my journey will be in Melbourne, site of the first stop of Task Force 6814. This may be a needle-in-a-haystack situation, but I am trying to discover three facts before I go:
1. The name of the converted ocean liner that the 26th Signal company was on (I understand that there were seven liners)
2. The location in Melbourne where the 26th Signal company landed
3. The location in the Melbourne area where the 26th Signal company was camped
I've tried to learn these from my Dad, but through all the turmoil at the time, and also the passage of 65 years, he can't remember. Can any of you? If you can, please write to me at trusten@grandecom.net
I posted to this guestbook years ago, but I see that it had to be restored. So, please let me take this opportunity to thank all of you, from the bottom of my heart, for your service to our country. There would be no America if it wasn't for you.
Paul Trusten, R.Ph.
Midland TX
(432)528-7724
trusten@grandecom.net
January 15, 2007
C/4/3/11th LIB. Brothers come home to the bunker at http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeoqeuo/
Dave Curtin
emu135th@verizon.net
January 14, 2007
Unit 3/16th Atillery Tien Phuoc 1969-1971. Please contact me via email if you served in this unit around this time.
Charlses Hassler
hasslerc@bellsouth.net
January 11, 2007
121 Medical Bn. Looking for anyone from the original Americal Div.
Harold Bender
HBender2000@aol.com
January 9, 2007
I was with 2nd platoon H Troop 17th Cav 198th Bde from July 69 to May 70. I was the tank commander of a Sheridan that hit a very large mine on 28may70. I was just trying to see if someone remembers me.
Mike Thyne
mike_kathy@mchsi.com
January 9, 2007
Hello, my name is Julie I am the daughter of Army Sgt. Robert James Mussin. My E-mail has changed it is oneswiftgal@msn.com. I would love to know anyone who served with my father in Quang Ngai Vietnam. he was killed on april 15th 1970. I was only about 6 months old when he was killed. my mom and dad were suppose to be married when he got back. but he didn’t make it back. my dad served in the 11th light infantry Brigade americal divison bravo company. if you might know my father please E-mail me or would just simply like to drop me a line please do so. I am so proud of you all and am welcoming you all home.
Julie Mussin
oneswiftgal@msn.com
January 9, 2007
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE GUYS THAT WERE IN DELTA CO.4/3 11TH 10/69 TO 10/70..RICK R. IN PHOENIX
LOST YOUR PHONE
Milbert Cutgrass
dadcutgrass@hotmail.com
January 4, 2007
Co. A, 4/21 11 LIB, April 68/Dec. 68: Glen Whorton, I just read your post from Dec. I
remember the people you mentioned plus more. I sent you an E-mail and a couple pictures
that include, you, me, Potkin, Schenider, Stratos, Turner, Tailor, Sgt Brown, Zeke,
Alphabet, Zamora and others.
Jack Saffell
j.saffell@mchsi.com
January 4, 2007
My name is Philip Latour and I was with the 26th from 2/71 to 9/71. I'm filing a claim with
the VA and need contact from anyone who was with me on the Tra Bong Road, clearing mines
when we came under attack by ground fire and mortar rounds. This was around July -Aug 71.
Would appreciate any of my brothers who were there with me to contact me and help me with my
claim.
Philip Latour
newbill01@comcast.net
January 3, 2007
Joseph Edward Hogue my Uncle, served in the 196th 2/1 Americal Division, Headquarters Company,
from August 1968 to January 1970. He was at both LZ Baldy and Hawk Hill. He was a Colonel’s
Driver. He lives in Central Florida now and doesn’t have a computer. He would really like
to hear from anyone who remembers him. If you do please give him a call at 863-422-8550.
Also if there are family members or friends that have questions he may have answers for
you since he was a driver he got around. May God Bless all who have served and those who
still do!!
Joseph Edward Hogue
AKRIEG@COX.NET
December 31, 2006
Looking for other members of Alpha Co, 1/46 LIB LZ Professional
Everett Lee Jackson
eiamnuts8@columbus.rr.com
December 31, 2006
I am posting this to list my new e-mail address, and to see if anyone from H Troop 17th
Cav remembers me. I was in country from July 69 until June 70 in the 2nd platoon. I was the
tank commander of the tank that hit a large land mine on the Tra Bong road 28May70.
Mike Thyne
mike-kathy@mchsi.com
December 28, 2006
Jim (DOC) Occipinto signing in Alpha1/20 3rd plt. 10/69-70. Anyone that remembers me drop a
line. Thanks to all you grunts.
Jim Occipinto
MADPINTO@DREAMSCAPE.COM
December 27, 2006
Bravo Company - 4th B - 3rd Infantry - 11th Infantry Brigade. Greetings: Would like to
correspond with anyone having served on fire support base San Juan Hill - I was stationed
in Duc Pho 68 -70. Share period photos and information on buddies living in Texas.
Joe Hill Hernandez
joemarie21@sbcglobal.net
December 27, 2006
I was in HHC 1/20 from March 67 to May 69 and assigned to the motor pool. Joined the 1/20th
at Schofield Barracks HI and traveled to Vietnam via boat then to LZ Caretan and then to
LZ Bronco. This experience was truly a life changing experience.
John Peppler
jpeppler@centurytel.net
December 26, 2006
I was with b batry 3/16 arty on huck hill or l z west . I can't remember witch one .
was on gun #3 , like to here from the guys, that was thier 69 to 70. moved on quite often
from lz to lz.Like to here from a guy by the name of GARY DUPREE , I think thats the way
its spelled or pronounced.I think he was from alabama .he had a twin brother. You all have
a marry chrismas and a happy new years.
Joseph Michaud ( FRENCHY)
email2@fairpoint.net
December 23, 2006
Hey guys havent heard from anyone in awhile still looking for old bushmasters sgt campbell
sun prairie wi.53590 sgtcampb"at"yahoo.com give me a holler im here 24/7,
Sgt. Campbell
sgtcampb@yahoo.com
December 19, 2006
Would like to hear from anyone who served with D Troop 1st of 1st Cav, with Ssgt Wheeler
Brooks in 1970 -1971. We were an Infantry Team attached to a helicopter unit to do search
and destroy missions.
Levite Ouellette aka Jr
ouellettels@fairpoint.net
December 16, 2006
A Co. 4/21 Americal April 68-Jan 69. Zap, Stolley, Costanza, Turner, Stratus, Robinson, Leet, Taylor, Thomas, Super, etc
Where are you boys?
Glen Whorton
warvet@peoplepc.com
December 12, 2006
C Co., 4/21, 11th L.I.B. June 1969-Jan 1970. Hello to my fellow grunts. It's still great to be home and out of that place,
ain't it? "Tex"
Michael J. Deel
nobigdeel@sbcglobal.net
December 11, 2006
I was in the 1st 6inf 198bde Bco 2nd plt in 1968-1969. I was posted but since then
my e-mail address has changed. I was just checking in on some old vets to see if
anyone was around. Thank you for this site.
Edward Forbes Jr
eforbes@celerityinc.com
December 11, 2006
Am a member of the original recon plt. E Co. 1/6. 9/67-9/68. Anyone else out there?
Bruce Yacuk
fishdad22@earthlink.net
December 10, 2006
Hi, I am the son of Marvin Adolph Grewatz of the 164th infantry. Dad was in the Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal as a
staff sergeant. AS I was growing up I remember him telling me stories of a Japanese pilot downed in a lagoon, and walking
with his men on patrol. Dad stepped on a land mine and he remembers solders diving out his belongings because he wasn't
suppose to make it. He talked about a throwing knife, and other belongings. He said they dug him into the ground and places
some dirt over branches to hide him until he could be evocate to a hospital. He said it was a boat off shore that he was moved
to eventually. He remembers a little worm throwing dirt into his only good eye and he couldn't do anything to stop it. He was
always mad at the little worm. As was growing up sitting on his lap I put my fingers on the scars of the shrapnel that was still in
his body. It was in his head, arms, legs that I know about. The story picks up in a hospital in California; He was well enof to
walk around the hospital so he went up to the director of the hospital to ask when he would be able to leave. They asked who
he was because they have no record of him being there. He was sent to Kansas and his discharge paper has reason, poor
health. He was stitched up from the land mine. I did come upon pictures of a few experiences he had in the Solomon Islands
with a few solders in the tropics. I guess my question is did anyone know him? I am attempting to get him a purple hart but
there are no records except a letter from mom, a discharge paper, and his medical records with x rays with doctors notes of
small shrapnel in the x ray when ever he went in for medical reasons; i.e. broken leg, sinus problems, pulps of the nose, head
x-ray ? A local Vet office told me I could order one up but it takes a lot of work to make it official and I probably wouldn’t
get it so I get discouraged and stop the effort. Dad was from Edgly, North Dakota Thane M. Grewatz 3226 County Road
20 International Falls, Minnesota 218-286-2092 H
Thane M. Grewatz
thane_54880@yahoo.com
December 8, 2006
I served with the 3/21 company b nov 70 aug 71 from chu lai to da nang, been looking for
danny harris, tyler texas and dave speath cincinnti ohio, served in the orderly room. also anyone else that served
in that time frame, please contact me,would like to hear from all.
Jerry Johnson
gkj1putt@aol.com
December 7, 2006
Just passing through and wanted to wish all of you a blessed holiday and success in the coming year.
Delta 4/3 11th LIB 69-70. And remember: it wasn’t our son’s, daughter’s, husband’s, wive’s, or our friend’s idea to
be in Iraq. Please continue to support our troops overseas.
Linn Hoopes
Linn.Hoopes@menninga.com
December 6, 2006
My brother Richard "Shorty" Wilt a 60 gunner for the Army's 23rd Infantry, The Americal Division from Sept 69 to Aug 70
in Chu Lai. He knew Sgt. Ronald Herd, Vic Peluso and Kimsey Tolliver. I fell out of contact with Vic and Kimsey, does
anybody remember my brother Shorty?
Steven Wilt
smwilt007@cs.com
December 5, 2006
Guys, 1970-1971-delta co. 4th plt op frag, lz liz, lz dragon duc pho, chu li. or how ever you spell it. horse shoe village,
and so on. please get in touch with me. I only want to say hell-o. we had some times together, bad or good. whatever.
I hope all is well with you all. I see all the other people in the military stay in touch, and all the other guys in the
units stay in touch, why not us? just say hell-o,please. John Isam.may be you don't remember me because you
don't want to. but I was there right after ZORNES AND RUNGE WAS KIA AND we had a memorial to them on
LZ LIZ.
John Isam
Mel.JDIsam@cox.net
December 3, 2006
John Isam DELTA CO 4TH PLT. SYKES REG'S
1ST BN. 20TH INF. 1970-1971. I AM A MEMBER OF THE ASSN. AND HAVE BEEN FOR
SEVERAL YEARS!
John Isam
Mel.JDIsam@cox.net
December 3,.2006
I would like to know who shot up our bunkers at Chu Lai Dec 69? I was with a Marine Unit next to the hill your guys were
at LOL. Also any one that was there when the Beer Storage area was hit? Lot of pissed of guys that Day, Welcome home
guys.
Dave USMC
daveh67200@yahoo.com
December 3, 2006
I was a member of H troop 17th Cav from march 69 to may 70. Iwas in 1st platoon- looking for others from same time frame.
Eddie Brooke
eknbrok@aol.com
November 30, 2006
I served with the Recon platoon of E 3/1 11th LIB off of FSB4-11 from Dec 69 to Nov 70. Would like to hear from former members- have located Lt. Brumley, Dollarhide, John Gary Thomas, and Bill Palmer. Would like to make contact others.
Larry (Chickenman) Crites
lz411@oh.rr.com
November 30, 2006
Am trying to contact anyone who might have served with my baby brother Sgt. Jerry Gordon in Vietnam. He was with C Btry, 6th. BN, 56th. Arty. He did 2 tours during 1968-1970. He died in 1995 from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Would like to correspond with his buddies. Thanks for any info. God bless to all you heros.... .
Suzanne Gordon, NC
ponderosa@citcom.net
November 27, 2006
My great uncle joined the Americal Division in Bougainville and was in Item company. His name was Robert Eleazer from Columbia, SC. Were he still lives today. If anyone remembers him please email back. In service from 1943-46. .
Nathan Fetner
harmonica_player@hotmail.com
November 27, 2006
Looking for anyone who may have been on the lz Pleasantville from3/25/71/-4/8/71. A grunt from americal was burned pretty bad when a flame thrower blowup. Want to know how they made out and who they were. Ray Martel (sp/4) B/3/18 Arty. Big guns in the saddle of the hill.
Ray Martel
raylinenterprise@psouth.net
November 26, 2006
Hello I am trying to help my Uncle locate a friend he has not seen since 1968. His name was Emery "Fitz" Fitzgerald from Greenville SC. While going through some old family photos we have started to wonder where his friend might be. Any information would be appreciated. Maybe we can get these two friends back together again.
Tracy Williams for Charles"Chuck" Haines; 1st Air Calvary 1966-1967.
Crazyjasper2005@aol.com
November 24, 2006
I served with Charlie Company 2/18 Inf. 1St. Inf. Division from April 1968 to April 1969. Looking for help in obtaining rosters. Trying to find some old friends. .
Michael White
mbwhite@att.net
November 24, 2006
I'm Louie Rios A1/20 11th (002)68-69. Just returned from Kona,Hi on Veterans Day. I had the pleasure to attend the return of my CO ashes. Sheri,Danny,and Kalani were great host. The ceremony was well attended by relatives and friends.pictures were taken and will share with everyone in Buffalo reunion. you guys can remember him "humping" our ass up and down those mountains, everyone was cussing (not very loud). I had the pleasure to know Bill better while visiting the islands back in 02. had a great mini reunion with Bill and Sgt.Wright at their favorite watering hole.
Louie Rios
lourios@cox.net
November 22, 2006
My husband Ted (Edward) Murphy served in Vietnam from May 1969 to April 1070. He was in LZ Dottie. He was recently filed for VA disability and I was trying to find information for him. If there is any one that also served there during that time, could you let me know? Thank you so much to all of you. .
Kelly Murphy
kmurphy@coloradomtn.edu
November 22, 2006
Looking for members of my platoon that served from August 1970 to July 1971. 2d Plt B Co 1/6 198th Bde Americal Division. (706) 326-3746. .
Benjamin H. German
germanbe@soc.mil
November 21, 2006
Im looking for a Lt thomas Guiz i was with 3/4/APC Troop ARVN during the Battle on 24, Aug 1968 north of Tam Ky RVN. Just want to find out what happen on his side of the Battle. .
Joe West
joe_west41@hotmail.com
November 21, 2006
I was an Artillery FO that once substituted for an FO assigned to one of the maneuver companies of the 1/52, 198TH LIB sometime between 2/70 and 5/70. All I remember of the unit is that it was a company whose regular FO that I was filling in for was later killed in a helicopter crash. His first name was Kenneth (like mine), I believe. While with that unit, our perimeter came first under sniper fire and then an assault of some kind. Elements of the company were also outside the perimeter on patrol when it happened. I and the regular FO's RTO and Recon Sgt. ran to the top of a small hill within our perimeter so we could have a better view and adjust artillery fire as needed. On top of the hill was a 106 Recoilless rifle and its crew, which fired 2 or 3 times while we were up there. Our FO team was pressed up against the sandbag barrier that surrounded the gun and we remained there until we were able to raise a 155 Howitzer battery on the radio, call in and adjust a fire mission. My recollection of that incident was that the company suffered 4 WIA and no KIA, and that while we were on the hill, mortar rounds or grenades (don't know which) were impacting around us and it seemed they were being "walked" up to the top of the hill where we were all located. Our team was sprayed with dirt and whatever else a few times, and because of our position in relation to the back of the gun, we couldn’t see how the showers could have been from the 106 firing. Whatever was going on, I was convinced we were in grave and imminent danger and while hunkering down immediately after one loud bang and shower of debris that seemed even closer than the previous ones, I had one of those experiences where your life flashes before you in an instant. We hung in there and after completing our task, I remember yelling to my two teammates that we should now "Get the hell out of here.", whereupon we ran back down the hill. The gun crew had already by then left. I am trying to find the RTO and Recon Sgt. that I was with, or anyone, infantry or otherwise, that might remember this event. I don’t remember their names, but I do remember that for whatever reason one of my temporary teammates was having one heck of a feud with the Infantry Company Commander; over what, I never learned! The passing of the years has left me wondering how accurate my memory is.
Ken Taglia
kteglia@lhfinc.com
November 20, 2006
I have an email submitted that has changed from donwmolds@gmail.com to donwmolds@yahoo.com. I was in B Co., 723rd Maint Bn., 1968 and 1969.
Don Bradley
donwmolds@yahoo.com
November 12, 2006
To Bob Boully:, I am not sure what happen. I have tried to get back to you. As you know this is how we got together to begin with. let me know if you get this. Ok? I am John Isam from D co.1bn20thInf.4thplt.1970-1971. Also, would like to say hell-o to all the guys, same unit, same time in country. Please get in touch.I know for some reason you do not remember me. Just write and I will try to refresh your memory, Ok? John Isam. wounded March 12 1971.
John Isam
mel.jdisam@cox.net
November 6, 2006
My name is Tommy F. Acosta from Ft Worth, TX. I'm looking for Doc Jay Osborne and Keith (Baby-Son) Watson, Alpha-1/20th-11th LIB, Duc Pho-LZ Bronco, May'68-May'69 Peace and Blessings, Tommy-grunt
Tommy Acosta
tacosta1968@sbcglobal.net
November 5, 2006
Looking for all members of Co. C 1/20th 11LIB. Hawaii to Duc Pho.
Capt. Medina's unit.
James Emerson
Pewman77@aol.com
November 4, 2006
I have a picture of the last company. I am sure allot of guys out there have the same. I am asking for you to send me where you stand in that picture if you will? I was with the unit in Nov.70 to the date we stood down in 71 I think I see my-self in the picture, but! I will wait till I hear from someone. If you see the pic. please get in touch with me and let me know where you are at in the pic.I know that their are not to many people that remember me, but I was there. I stood on LZ LIZ IN HONOR OF GLENN ZORNES AND ROBERT CARL RUNGE. The first that was kia after I got there. On the WALL they are panel 6w line 79. I never forgot those names and never will. Please get in touch with me guys?
John Isam.
mel.jdisam@cox.net
November 3, 2006
I am Gerald Hounchell, brother of Earl Hounchell. Earl served in the Army and was wounded on Bougainville island in WWII. Army veterans records were destroyed in a fire. I am looking for information about him. He passed away in 1999.
Gerry Hounchell; 513-793-1789
ghounchell1@fuse.net
November 3, 2006
Doc "Bob" Capone registering in the guestbook. Email bjcapone@aol.com or robert.capone@agedwards.com Call me at 800-662-5043.
Bob Capone
bjcapone@aol.com
November 2, 2006
Welcome home guys: I am seeking anyone who would have served in the 23rd S&T Battalion and would remember a little guy from Puerto Rico by the name of Ramon Castro-Morales. He had passed away due to a rocket mortar hitting a C-130 on take off from Chu Lai airstrip in 1968. Also, I was transferred from the 5/46th Infantry HHC and had a friend by the name of Edwin Newell who was also killed in 1967-68.
WE went through AIT and had taken the trip to Nam on World Airways. Does anyone know these two individuals. Please contact me at kellymd2@aol.com. Hope your living every day to it's fullest. I love all you guys-every one of you.
Louie R. Gonzalez; Former Sp/4
23rd S&T Battalion,Americal Div.
MPacino1@aol.com
November 1, 2006
I was assigned to the 11th bdg. in 1966 at Scolfield Baracks. In Hawaii for 15 months. Left in December of 1967 on the USS Gordon. I was a medic for company d, 4th bn, 3rd infantry. Went to Carantan at Duc Fo. Long walk to LZ SUE. Attached to 3rd plt. company b. Operated out of dottie uptight with task force barker. Went north to lz west, and hun duck valley. Came home October 1968. Served in national guard for 18 years. Retired September of this year, 2006, after 42 years. Would like to receive emails from any and all that was in the same circumstance I was.
Robert H. Taylor; 11th LIB
Tayl325@comcast.net
October 29, 2006
My father,Harold Alonzo Kennedy, was in WWII 1944-1945 in the Philippines w/ the 132nd Inf Regt. I've tried to get information on his personnel and medical records, but they were destroyed in the St.Louis fire in 1973. I have since gotten his Report of Separation from my local court house, which told me alot. I would however like to get any other information I could about him or his unit. If someone could direct me to where I could find out more I would greatly appreciate it. I know he was wounded in Cebu Philippines Apr 2 1945.I also know his place of entry into service was Ft. Meade Md.He was from Honesdale Pennsylvania. I also have a photograph of his Batallion from Camp Stewart Ga. 1944- it says 6th Batallion Battery D. He had alot of the guys sign the back and write where they were from. Thank You
Harold Kennedy
skullman362@yahoo.com or kennedy0807_04@ hotmail.com
October 24/2006
I am looking for anyone who served with me in 1970 and 1971.
Ronnie H. Ray (Norton) Charlie Co. 1st/20 3rd Platoon.
gizmo2851@bellsouth.net
October 22, 2006
Looking for anyone who may have a copy of the group photo taken of recon at the end of 1968 or the beginning of 1969.
Chuck Goodrich; recon 1st bn, 20th inf.
cgoodrich@emeraldmortgage.biz
810.238.7444 office
810.252.8203 cell
October 19, 2006
Hi my name is William counts, I served in Vietnam in 1970 and 1971. I served with alpha troop 1/1 cave black hawk. I was at Chesham and the lam son 719 operation in 1971. i lost a couple of my friends there. Some of my comrades were as follows. Mike browning from Georgia. A guy named Harris from Arkansas alias gotcha. Russ pen or from little rocker,..
A guy in the 3rd platoon named whipple. My base area was chulaia and long binh. thisis a good start I guess.
William Counts
wpcounts50@yahoo.com
October 18, 2006
I MSG Season Norton working as an analyst at the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office. My mission is to bring those still unaccounted for home. I am interested in contact from anyone who was a member of the graves registration team out of Chu Lai around January and September 1968 and January 1969. I am specifically looking for anyone with knowledge of a UH-1C crash that involved 4 service members on 9 January 1968. Any information you have could be helpful. If sending a response, please put "Graves Registration Team, 1968" in the subject line. email to season.norton@NOSPAMosd.mil(please remove the "NOSPAM" prior to sending) Thank you for your time and service.
MSG Season Norton
Season.norton@osd.mil
October 17, 2006
Spc 5 Brown with the 723 maint bn Duc Pho from Sept 1969-March 1969. Sgt. East, Captain Taylor from Texas, Spc 5 Smithe, Sesinger Brothers Spc4 Carr, (Crazy Luiee) Donald Philips, Spc5 Albrigh,
Lt. Kemler (Kiddy Kemler). Just some of the names I recall.
B. Brown
bbrown@zitomedia.net
October 16, 2006
Just had a visit from CPT Seketa (My S-4 Officer with HHC 1/20 Inf, Viet Nam-1967-1968). I have Mutiple Myeloma and confined to a wheel chair and it was great to visit with some one that I served under in Viet Nam.
Austin Wilcox
irishladdie35@verizon.net
October 16, 2006
It's been a long time since I posted to the Guest Book so I need to update my e-mail address since it has changed. I was with the Commo Platoon as an 05C40 RTT Teamchief in HHC of the 198th LIB at LZ BAyonet, and for several months I was TDY with the 523rd Signal BN in the Americal MARS station AB8AAD. I have some pictures and names for those interested.
Stephen G. Monroe (Steve)
HHC 198th LIB Americal Div.
sgmonroe@frontiernet.net
October 15, 2006
Sp5 Tim Wood - Houston, Texas. Hq Co Americal Division; 1969-70
Timothy Wood
Timothy.Wood@cfisd.net
281-463-5827, 5800
281-463-5800
October 9, 2006
Looking for anyone on LZProfessional 67/68 in c btry 1/14 artillery. Remembering being hit real bad before going to FAT CITY . Anyone remember me?
DICK BURSLEY
bursley36@peoplepc.com
September 28, 2006
B Co., 23rd S & T, looking for some one who remembers the movie stagecoach played at sams place
where are you SNAPPER ,PRATHER TOM HICKS RICKIE GUILLOT
Rickie Guillot
ambush1946@earthlink.net
September 26, 2006
Hi my name is Julie Gauld. I am the daughter of Army Sgt Bob Mussin. My father went to his basic traning in fort benning Ga, his tour of service began on jan 21, 1970. his length of service was 1 year. he was in the 11th light infantry brigade. he was born on jan 06 1945. he was from detroit michigan. he was killed on april 15th 1970. in Quang Ngai south vietnam on hostile ground. he was my father I never had the chance to know him. my mom and him were suppose to be married when he got back from the war. but he never made it back. I have tried so many different sites. I want to know what kind of person he was.
My mom still cant talk about him. my mom and my father werent married so they kept me the "Secret" until he got back. not even their parents knew of me. I am the only daughter of a vietnam hero my fathers parents never got the chance to know me my grandma on my moms side knew me. but didn’t know who my father was. when my mom finally told me about my father a few years ago. that the man I grew up with was my step father it was a shock to me, so since then I have been trying to find anybody who knew the man my father?
My mom did tell me that the days grew into weeks the weeks became months then the months to years she said it began so hard to remember my father because it hurt so bad. she keeps the memory of my father deep in her heart I was 6 months old when he died. I know a simple question like did he talk about me his daughter ? I often wonder what was he like ? what did he talk about ?. I hope somebody can help me learn of my father. this is what I wish he could said to me. he did hold me my mom said he dressed me. well im just dragging this on and on. if anybody wants to email me my email address is oneswiftgal@msn.com and oneswiftgal@yahoo.com
I would love to hear from you. welcome home my heros and those who didn’t you will never be forgotten.
Julie Gauld
oneswiftgal@msn.com
September 25, 2006
I was stationed at Fort Hood 66-68 2/41st mech/ Infantry and 5/46 Infantry. Went with the 5/46 Infantry from Fort Hood to Chu Lai, Vietnam. Looking for friends from either units, especially the mess section of the 5/46 198 birgade Americal Division.
C.T. Chanez
giggy@zianet.com
September 22, 2006
My uncle Neil Tennyson was in the 164th division and really would like to hear from anyone with memories to share. Unfortunately Uncle Neil is at age 92 living in an assisted care home but still has all his faculties. The joy of his life is reminiscing on the war.. If you could share anything you might remember of those days with us we would appreciate it, especially if you remember him by his nick name (Slug). I would love to be able to tell Neil you remembered him. Thanks you so much.
Sue Tennyson Woodworth
woodynsue@msn.com
September 17, 2006
IT IS HEAVY HEART THAT I LET EVERYONE KNOW, THAT THE MEDIC THAT SAVED MY LIFE IN VIETNAM ON JULY 8, 1970 HAS LEFT THIS WORLD ON JULY 12 2006. HE WILL TRULEY BE MISSED.
SGT MAC
sgtmac@cox.net
September 12, 2006
It is my sad duty to announce that Donald Byrd Taulbee,medivac crew chief, 68- 69,54th medivac,out of Chu Lai,died Sep 10.
Unknown Sender
rwill62@sbcglobal.net
September 11, 2006
This will be the second attempt to try and contact anyone who may have served with my late uncle, 2 Lt. Clarence L. Bonderud. Clarence was from Carrington, North Dakota and was in the National Guard there when men of his company were called to active service in 1941. Clarence was with F-Company,164th infantry regiment and went to Camp Clairborne, LA and then eventually to New Caledonia and then Guadalcanal. After attending Officers Candidate School on Noumae, my uncle was assigned to K-Company. Clarence was killed by a direct bomb hit to his tent on Jan 15, 1943. Please, anyone who might have known Clarence, feel free to contact me and tell me how you met him and what you remember.
Unknown Sender
Catherinelwalker@hotmail.com
September 9, 2006
I am looking for someone who served with a family member in vietnam.. capt. inf. charles david rogers 174th aviation co. 14th aviation battalion apo 96374, killed in action march 11, 1969, near kontum?
Unknown Sender
daveoneppo@yahoo
September 9, 2006
I'm Bob Kapp looking for anyone I served with.I was in C 5/46 198th from 3/68 to 6/68 on LZ Chippewa and with C 4/21 11th inf 6/68 to 2/69.
Bob Kapp
bobkapp3@aol.com
September 5, 2006
SPEC 4 Wayne LeClear, Finance office in Chu Lai, HHC Americal, March 1971, moved with the finance office
(in charge of Officer's records) to DaNang, HHC 196th INF BRD, April 1971-Jan 1972 (very late in this war).
Two hurricaines and an office full of dysentary. Anyone out there? LECL70@hotmail.com (REMFs have feelings (and memories)
too!)
Wayne LeClear
lecl70@hotmail.com
September 2, 2006
I am looking for anyone who may have served in the 2nd/46th Infantry in ’68. I am helping a veteran find other
people from his unit. The vet I am representing is Richard Sybert. I have not been able to find any information about
his unit. He gave me his DD214 and asked if I could help him locate any information. If you can help in any way please
e-mail me.
Unknown Sender
TB19772003@yahoo.com
4055205028
6451 N Peniel
OKC, OK 73132
August 31, 2006
Anyone at the motorpool B co. 723 rd maint. Bn. from Aug. 1968 to Aug. 1969. I've got a few pictures of us riding on a truck tube pulled by a jeep thru the mud. And we had some good barbecue's there. Anybody remember After Birth. Tom McCauley was looking for Sp-4 Carr, well I remember him, but he did'nt answer my e-mail.
Sp-5 Don Bradley
donwmolds@gmail.com
August 31, 2006
I am trying to locate Roger Dale Blair that I served in Vietnam with in B Btry 3/16 th Arty in 67/68.
Unknown Sender
cedareagle@peoplepc.com
August 30, 2006
I was with the 335th Trans co(ds) in Chu Lai and i am looking for guys who were there from Feb 68-April 70. I have located five other guys already. John Burling, Roger Takett, Harold Cagle, Steve Hanken, Alan Brinkley. I am also looking for a guy we called Mooch. please contact me.
Lee Bowman
ukwildcat50@aol.com
August 30, 2006
Is there anyone who remembers my late father who deployed with the Americal Div. in 1942. I have his diary of the convoy to Australia. His name was Lt.Charles F.(Chick or Charlie) McCann, a dentist who served with the "Peep Patrol;"Dad was from R.I. , played for Providence College football,Graduated from Harvard Dental , was married to Betty Donovan of Brookline,Ma. finished his military career was Col. McCann ? Please contact me James G. McCann,a veteran of RVN and the 82nd Abn. Div at jmccann@north-attleboro.ma.us or call at 508 333 8479 thanks guys-- God love you for what you all did for us.
James G. McCann
jmccann@north-attleboro.ma.us
August 30, 2006
I am looking for anyone who knew a close friend of my family, Staff Sergeant Jack Downey (John Francis Downey from Flushing, NY), who was killed on September 18, 1968 in a fight at Go Tro Hamlet in Quang NgaiProvince. He was part of D Company, 1/20th Infantry. Here's a cloudy photo of him (http://www.deltacompany.org/memorial/downey.php - HE'S ON THE FAR RIGHT). Thank you very much.
Tom Alterson
J. P. Morgan Futures Inc.
270 Park Avenue, Floor 6 | New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212.834.4663 Fax: 917.464.7005
thomas.p.alterson@jpmorgan.com
August 29, 2006
Co. D, 2/1st Inf., 196th LIB
Kerry Cooper
coop196@bellsouth.net
August 28, 2006
Today is my nephew Cpl Steve Blaskovich Jr Birthday. I am posted this in memory of Steve one of your brothers in arms. I hope you can help me keep his beautiful memory alive. No matter how many years go by Steve you are forever in my mind, and my heart and I will not let you be forgotten. My website is a place for other brothers in arms to visit and sign the guest book for you and to put a face with the name on the wall. I love and miss you beyond words. I also want to thank all of Steve's brothers in arms for what each has given for our freedom. No words can express the closeness I feel for all of you and your all in my prayers each day. I'd be honored to have you stop by my site in Honor of one of your own and sign the Guest book on the site. Happy Birthday Steve, your in my every thought today. Steve was like my brother as we was only 3 years apart in age and grew up together. I'm his Aunt but love him like a brother. Steve was with the 196th Light Infantry K.I.A 6-8-70 Hiep Duc. My website in honor of Steve is
http://cplsteveblaskovichjr.homestead.com/SteveBlaskovichJr.html
AUNT BETTY
Photoboop@cs.com
August 27, 2006
I am trying to locate all former members of CO B, 1st bn, 35th inf, 3rd bde, 25th inf div, that served in pleiku, viet nam. please contact marshall jackson at 803-286-0116.
Alonzo Jones
jones25_1cav@highland.net
August 25, 2006
My name is Larry Harper. I was a grunt with C 2-1-196 from July, 1969 thru July, 1970. We now have a web site that I would like to have linked to your site: charliegrunts.com. My contact information is Larry Harper, 269 E. Santa Fe, Walsh, CO 81090, 719-324-5737.
Larry Harper
lharper@rural-com.com
August 16, 2006
I JUST READ JOHNNY CALDWELLS ENTRY AND HE IS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT, BRANSON IS A GREAT PLACE TO HAVE A REUNION, BUT HILL 411 STAYED AT THE RADISSON, NOT THE REGENCY.
GARY YOUNG D-3-1 JAN-DEC 1970
gmy2257@yahoo.com
August 16, 2006
Greetings to all of 164th ,Company L, out of North Dakota who served in Guadalcanal and Solomon Islands. My dad served from 1941-1945 but died of polio in 1948 when I was 2 years old. My mother recently passed away and left these medals."Your father never talked much about the war". I am looking for any details of the Purple Heart ( 121507 GO# 27 ) awarded on 3/24/1943 for action in North Solomon Islands.
I have met with Conrad Kamisch from Hillesboro, ND. He was a buddy but was in a hospital and separated from dad after the action on Guadalcanal 10-12/ 1942. Other names listed on pictures are James R McGunn, Fred W Hales, Lyle R. Rolfe, Lyle O Johnson and Ralph A Hempel. Thank you for this site and any information.
Lyle C MacIver,
lrmaciver@charter.net
August 15, 2006
I am re-listing my info account I have changed servers and now have a new e-mail address. I served with Co. A 5/46th 198th LIB from 6/68 till 4/69. I am still looking to make contact with members of 1st Platoon. I have a lot of photos to share. Example Sergeant Gregory Sikora, "Joe" Joseph Salopek, "Mike" Michael Richardson, Alen Casazza, "Lee" Hamilton Harra, Chuck Solcum, Paul Sprouse, Bud McFarland, Joe Green, Jack Vator, Randy Clark, Sergeant "Mike" Michael Bastian and RTO's Jesse and Sid are just a few of the men I served with and I have pictures of. If any of you see this let me hear from you. I know Lee Harra and Mike Bastian were KIA but I keep hoping a member of their family will find this while doing a name search.
L.D. LOFTIS (SGT.)
mrlotto@earthlink.net
107 Maple St.
Commerce, TX. 75428
August 15, 2006
My name is Kevin Mengis. I served with E Co., 3/1, 11th LIB. I was at Duc Pho from Dec. '67 to April '68. I spent 14 months of training at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii with the greatest bunch of guys you could ever get together in one platoon. I remember we had a pretty good football team there for awhile. We shipped out in December of '67 on the SS William Weigel but I got separated from our unit a few days after we landed. I would like anyone who was in our platoon to contact me at mengis@aol.com or by phone at 503-667-2073.
Thanks
Kevin Mengis
mengis@aol.com
August 13, 2006
Tommy F Acosta, Ft Worth, TX. I'm just checking in. Was with Alpha-1/20th-11th LIB. ChuLai,Bronco,Cork, Ross,Ryder,Liz,Dottie,Dragon,Thunder,&Charlie Brown. Big action Sep '68, Ha Thang. Peace & Blessings, Tommy-grunt
Tommy Acosta
tacosta1968@sbcglobal.net
August 9, 2006
I read in the paper that it was 61 years ago that the big bomb was dropped on Japan.
Where have the years gone? The 246 FA was on Cebu at the time and we did not know that this was the beginning of the end. We were soon to go home !!!!!!
Any of old gang out there remember the celebration?
The Rev. Wm T. Elliott Chaplain of the Alumni Association
246 FA Americal Division
ELLIOTTWT@aol.com
August 9, 2006
I served in the 14th Combat Aviation Battalion Security Platton from 1966-68. My name is James Olney. I am looking for any other soldiers that served there with me and remember me.
James Olneyr
Luckilana2@aol.com
August 8, 2006
Howdy, this is a great site. Jim (Mac) McDowell: I saw you were looking for me. Sorry this is 8 years late. Hope you're still around.
Jimmie Johnson (LT); Co A 4/31/196
Jimmie.Johnson@tigta.treas.gov
August 1, 2006
January 1968-december 1968 173rd Airborne Brigade. Anyone who served in that period please reply. Thank you.
Frank L. Coates
Boxcar 1971 @ aol.com
July 31, 2006
My name is Paul Amason D 4th 3rd 67-68. Need to get the word out to get more people to come to the reunion in D.C. this year . We have 24 names that are coming need to find a few more of you. If you know any of the brothers that were with us in Hawaii and went to nam on uss gordon tell them to call me are e-mail me for info to the reunion . .281-337-4604 OR TAKY1@AOL.COM
Paul Amason; D/4/3
taky1@aol.com
July 30, 2006
I am in search of any 91st Evacuation Hospital personnel. I served with the 91st in Chu Lai from March, 1970 to April, 1971. My name is Jim Souza(aka: Boy Named Sue) If you wish, you can contact me at geminidad49@yahoo.com
Jim Souza; 91st Evac. Hosp.
geminidad49@yahoo.com
July 30, 2006
Saw your site a while back. Changed to new server so I have a new address.
Ray Gantz; D Btry FDC, 6/11th Arty, FSB 411
rgantz@suscom.net
July 27, 2006
Just returned from 4 days in the Ozarks for an Army Reunion of 3/1 11th LIB [Hill 411}. Had 32 guys from Delta company. Branson is a military friendly place and so is the Regency Hotel with hundreds of pictures on their walls. I highly recommend reunions and if your unit does not have reunions then you are welcome to ours. Any military any time. All My Hopes.
Johnny Caldwell; 3/1st Inf.
JungleW@Ticnet
Webmaster D 3/1 11th LIB Americal
http://www.zyworld.com/lobo6869/home
July 24, 2006
Our third reunion for Echo Company, 1/46th INF, 198th and 196th LIB is scheduled for April 26th thru 29th, 2007, and is being held in Nashville TN. This is for anyone who served with Echo Company 1/46th, first arriving in Viet Nam with the 198th LIB and later becoming assigned to the 196th LIB. We are looking for anyone who served with us, and we are hoping to find as many as possible to attend. For more information please contact me at 231.876.0468 or e-mail me at pgildner@sbcglobal.net . If you were with Echo 1/46th please contact me, I have lots of information to share with you.
Paul Gildner; Co. E, 1/46th Inf.
pgildner@sbcglobal.net
July 20, 2006
I work for the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office. I am searching for anyone who may have knowledge of a specific event involving captured documents from a NVA soldier that took place May 1970. The capturing unit is likely to be C Company, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry, 198th Infantry Brigade. If anyone remembers this incident, please contact me. Please have the subject line reflect "May 1970, Sparks". Thank you for your time and service.
MSG Fowler
season.fowler@osd.mil
July 17, 2006
There is a reunion scheduled for all who served with H-Troop 17th Armored Cavalry 198th LIB Americal Division from ' 67 to ' 71. It is being held at the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort on Tybee Island, Georgia. It is about 13 miles from the beautiful city of Savannah, Ga.
The reunion dates are October 6 thru 9, 2006. This will be the forth reunion in as many years; they keep getting better and better. We have had more Troopers attending from all the different years along with wives, girlfriends, loved ones and other family members. All are encouraged to attend for as many days as possible. For more information please contact me at (516) 466-6316 or by e-mail. Please list subject as H-Trp or Cav Reunion so I will know it's not junk mail.
Thanks to all of the dedicated people who set up and monitor this site.
Paul (Lefty) Lefkowitz; H-Trp 17th Cav. 1st Platoon, Hellcat 1/4, 7/67 - 7/68
Plefky@optonline.net
July 16, 2006
LZs Young, Ryder, Arty hill Chu Lay.
1968-1970
Ronald Fisk: C Battery 1/14 Arty and 3/16 Arty
rtf@tireworldinc.com
July 16, 2006
A reminder to all 1st and 3rd Btn, 82nd FA veterans of the web site dedicated to our Regiment. Some 300 plus photos covering the 1st and 3rd Battalions in Nam have been added and we will add any that are sent to us. Also check the rosters for the names of any of your friends and comrades. Visit us at www.lzhurricane.com
Ron Griffin; A/1-82 FA
rgriffin@new.rr.com
July 15, 2006
My grandfather was in the Americal division during the end of WWII. How should I go about locating his military records? I tried a few years ago and was told that the records were destroyed in a fire in the 70’s. Is all hope lost?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Tim Young
timothy.young@duke.edu
July 11, 2006
LOOKING FOR A GROUP PHOTO OF RECON TAKEN IN DUC PHO IN LATE 1968 OR EARLY 1969.
CHUCK GOODRICH; E. Co 1/20th 11 th LIB 1968-1969
CGOODRICH@EMERALDMORTGAGE.BIZ
July 11, 2006
Looking for a sewing kit that was issued dureing the mid 60s, if anyone has one and would like to sell Please contact me. I am looking for it to complete a military display for Viet Nam Veterans of America Chapter458. Their web page http://www.vvachapter458.org we use this display to go around to the different schools and educate them on the VietNam War and Basic training and AIT training.
Thanks to all Veterans and WELCOME HOME
John C. Sedovic; HHC 3/1 Americal
sanyo1@mindspring.com
July 9, 2006
I am posting this to inform anyone interested that d/4/3 is having their 4th reunion in Sept. @ the wall. The information for it is located on the ADVA reunion link. there are 251 names on the wall of men who gave all,52 with Delta Co... That 52 does not include the medics who were assigned to HHC but served with us.
I understand that cost, time of yr. & other factors may stop many from being able to attend but I hope that more the 25 names that were submitted to John Gonzalez will be able to make it. If it comes down to room that might hold you back, I'll take the bathtub.
Hope to see many more the our other reunions. Welcome Home.
Bruce Flaherty; D Co. 4/3rd 11th LIB
bflahe617@aol.com
July 9, 2006
I was with B Co, 4/31st, 196th LIB. West was the Battalion HQ. When I arrived in country June 1969, the Brigade HQ was in process of moving from LZ Baldy to Hawk Hill. LZ Siberia was our other Battalion firebase. We had primary responsibility of protecting Heip Duc, "the model pacification center in South Viet Nam", from the NVA. We also were taking more AO from the Marines who had found out