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August 1998

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I WAS REALY SHOCKED TO SEE THIS ON THE NET

My Father served with Company E 132 infantry regiment assigned to a light weapons platoon. He joined the Unit as a replacement, on the island of Fiji either in Oct or Nov. of '43. He served with the 132 till the end of the war seeing action in Bouganville, Lete and Cebu. He was on ship waiting for the invasion of Japan when the war ended. He would be interested in any info, books, articles etc. about the 132nd. He also would like to know the Division commanders, he remembers Gen. Arnold but not any of the others. Also who were the 132nd Regiment Commanders? As G. Gordon Liddy says, "Thanks to all you Vets for your service to our Country!" God Bless all of you WW II and Viet Nam Vets who served in the Americal Division. E-Mail address YEBDOG@juno.com

Great webpage SERVTECH. Thanks for the memories. Wishing all those I had the honor to serve with the best. Larry Warrick

Will look forward to hearing from former comrades!

I AM SO GLAD YOU HAVE THIS SERVICE AVALIABLE, SO THAT WE SHAL NEVER FORGET WHAT OUR PEOPLE HAVE GIVEN US, THEY ARE TRYING TO TAKE THE HOLOCAOUST OUT OF THE HISTORY BOOKS, AND NOW SOON, THE ENTIRE WAR OF WWII. WHO KNOW'S WHAT ELSE THEY WILL TAKE OUT, PLEASE, LET US NEVER FORGET

You have done a great service for the Americal veteran. There are many, like myself, who did not realize until now that the organization even exists. I think this will help a lot of veterans feel good again by helping answer a lot of lingering questions.

This web page brought me to a box on a shelf way in the back of the closet marked "do not open", that box was put there by me in November 1970 when I returned home from Vietnam. I've walked up to the box occasionally wanting to open it over the last 29 years, but was always afraid of the the memories inside, so there it remained all of the treasures, good and bad. since visiting this site I got enough courage to peek in the box, I expect to finally open it up all the way,... soon, I guess it is time for closure. As other Vietnam Vets, I counted down the days to when I would get on that "freedom Bird" home, but when the day came I had that, " is that all there is" feeling. I remember on one of my last days walking along the beach in Chu Lai, for miles it seemed, realizing that it was over, and then suddenly wishing it were not. I walked, talked to myself and cried as choppers and planes flew by, sad in a way about what was going on, but somehow fealing personally fulfilled having completed a year in Vietnam, almost feelin guilty. It was over, and so I decided I would compartmentalize my year and put it away safely on a shelf, and never open it up. If anyone out there knows where I'm coming from can you help me open this box? I think it's finally time! Thank you for a wonderful web site! (Co. B 723 Maint. Bn. Dec 69 - Nov 70)

I began my duty with the 1/320th FA then was re-assigned to the 3/320th FA. Ft. Campbell, Ky.

Hi!!!!I need some help please!!!I'm building a webpage on MIA/POW's. One of the people I have adopted is Herbert Charles Crosby he served with the 71st Aviation Co,15th Aviation Battalion,16th Aviation Group,23rd Infantry Division (Americal), Chu Lai. At the time of his disappearance he was flying a UH1C.He was lead chopper in a flight of three. They were on there way back from Tien Phuoc.The serial number was #66-739.The others in the Chopper were George A Howes,Wayne C. Allen, Francis G. Grazios.Any information on Herbert Charles Crosby would be great. Mick Morris

For my husband's 60th birtday, I would like to suprise him with a trip to Vietnam. Do you know of anyone/group in the Americal who plans such trips? Do you know of any being planned? I appreciate any suggestions anyone might give me....Thanks! Janelle Proctor

T. Fsher, awhile back wanted to know about a book written about the 132nd Infantry in WW 2. Ist was entitled "Orchids in the Mud" contact Joseph G. Micek, 4935 Frank Parkway, Norridge, IL, 60656 for info on availability. Good luck. Another is "Under the Southern Cross, The saga of the Americal Dibvision, which may be obtaned from the ADVA,

I WAS A CREW CHIEF WITH 68TH MED DET CHU LIA DUST OFF. MARCH 70 TO FEB. 71. WE WERE DETATCHED TO THE AMERICAL DIVISION. I AM STILL VERY PROUD OF THE JOB WE DONE. HOW EVER THE TASK WASN'T PLEASANT AT TIMES. SEEING YOUNG MEN WOUNDED OR DEAD ISN'T VERY PLEASANT. BUT WE DID MANAGE TO SAVE SOME LIVES. PERHAPS SOMEONE MIGHT REMBER A DUST OFF RIDE. I WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT WAS THERE DURING THE AFORE MENTIONED TIME (Mar 70 - Feb 71). THANKS FOR THIS SITE. CARL R. PRINCE

Great Service! Should try and get the word out so more people register...might have a much higher success rate.

My maternal grandfather, Warren L. Seibert served in WWII and was killed in the Battle of the Bulge on Dec. 24, 1944 - almost six months before my mother was born. I have visited his grave site in Luxembourg, but I am looking for any vets who might have served with him and could give me any information about him. I do not know off-hand what division or infantry he was in, but he was from Detroit, MI. I would be extremely grateful to hear from anyone via e-mail!

Great Web sight! sure hope I can find some of my old buddies!

None at this time....

Excellent site. The Americal Division history is good and the links very helpful. During my vietnam service I worked with quite a few different units of the Americal Division and other army and marine units in support and combat situations throughout I Corps. Your listing of units and unit locations will be of great benefit as I begin to chronicle my experience and the men I was proud to serve with. The article concerning General Ramsey was very informative. I remember the incident quite well when we went on alert and the possibility we may be needed to provide security and support during the rescue mission. Since we provided base and various field security for the general staff, we got to know the general officers and staff quite well and were very concerned about their situation. It would be great to see more stories concerning individual and unit experiences "Under the Southern Cross".

would love E-mail from any out there from the unit or them what worked w/us. I was "26" and we did a lot of opcon to the Inf. Bn's around LZ Baldy, usually the recon plt., couple of tubes of 105's and radar plus Scout dogs It was...different.

THANKS!!!!

I have always been intrigued by the Unit name - Americal - being in SVN. Now I know. Great site. All the best to you all. From an Aussie Digger.

THE WAR WAS HELL WE LOST MANY MEN WHO DIDNT KNOW WHY THEY WERE THERE INCLUDING ME.I PERSONALLY SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION POST TRAMATIC STRESS DISORDER,I CANNOT LET GO THE WAR THE FREINDS I LOSS PLUS THE POWS/MIAS OUR OWN GOVERNMENT LEFT THERE.

This is so great, all people should view this web page. Looking for information on family members who either are missing in action in WW11 or who have been in this war. Thank you

First time visitor. Going to visit the Moving Wall this weekend and was looking for related websites.

I LIKE THIS WEBSITE. IT IS A GREAT IDEAL AND I HAVE EVEN LOCATED SOMEONE WHO DIED AT OUR POST AND WAS BURIED IN HIS HOME STATE THANK YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO FIND DEAR FRIENDS AND EVEN SOME FAMILY MEMBERS. PLEASE CONTINUE THIS WEB SITE I KNOW IT WILL BRING MANY PEOPLE TOGETHER AND GOD BLESS YOU

Great Site! Established contact with three buddies thanks to this page!!. All who were with C 3\16 FA, Contact me!!!.

To the members of the 3rd platoon E-Troop I was known as " Snell Raise Hell"

I was stationed at Herzo Base Germany with several guys who served with the Americal Division in Vietnam. Great site.

Really enjoyed your page, keep up the great work

i am honored to have served in vietnam with guys who fought in ww2 and then went to korea and then went to vietnam. i am greatfull to have trained under these people. one fo these guys was at scolfield barracks when they bombed pearl harbor also shipped out with me in the 25 infantry to vietnam. i do not remember his name.

Thanks for the opportunity to meet and speak to the fine group at the reunion in Orlando. To those who have ordered my book, they finally arrived, and will get them mailed to you almost immediately. Thanks much......

Good site. I only hope to find the guys I served with.

Congrats on a super WEB site!I spent several hours browsing the years 1967,'68,'69 looking for any information I could about the Marines on Monkey Mountain, Da Nang.

Tonkin Gulf Attack which Pres.Johnson used to starting the bombing of North Vietnam.USS MADDOX,USS TURNER JOY

this is great to have this its been a long time to see this

THIS IS A GOOD THING TO DO. THANK YOU.

People I recall-Roy Johnson--Ken Stewart--Jerry Ferguson George Annabeck--Frankin Rice-- More names will come to me. It has been a long time.

I feel honored to be among the Veterans of the United States that served. Are their any VA-93 Blue Blazers around? In memory of Cdr. Wilson and Lt. jg Karger who died in the summer of "68" along with several others whose names escape me, I dedicate this page.

Lots of stuff on this site. I have several issues of the Americal Magazine, which was published quarterly. I am looking for an issue which would have been published August, September or October of 1969. I would copy earlier issues and trade for a copy of this.

I feel honored to be among the Veterans of the United States that served

This is a great way to find buddies that were real close to you .

Served on U.S.S. Yarnell as an Electronics Technician in the communications field. Crypto and Radio Repair.

This forum is appreciated. I'm sorry that Private Ryan had to find me to respond.

This forum is appreciated.

I never served in combat, but being stationed "IN FRONT OF THEM ALL" in PANMUNJOM Korea DMZ, i felt like i was with our brothers, and i served proudly my god,my country,my unit. GO ARMY

I am bitter of the support some of the American hippies gave us during the war and am bitter of the unwelcoming response we received upon our return. You know, it was an unpopular war for us too, but we went to serve you, God and country. I was lucky I came back, and in one piece...

Nice site

This is a great site keep up the great work. Looking for anyone who served in or worked with battalion FDC in 6th 11th FA in 1970. Iwas one of the FDO'S.

LOVE THE SITE. ONLY WISH I CAN FIND THE GUYS I SERVED WITH AT MY LAST STATION IN NAM (US NAVY, DETACHMENT TAN MY)

good job

Korea May 1968- May 1969

I was stationed at Clark AB from 11/89 to 10/89

just found your site, think its the best for the unit. hope to fine some of the men who served at the same time. my handle was"FATS"

In researching the Americal so far as its activities during the Guadalcanal campaign for my book "Green Hell: The Battle for Guadalcanal" I am finding very little info over the net. So far as most people are concerned, the Battle of Guadalcanal ENDED when the First Marine Division left in early December 1942. Little enough mention is given to the fights of the 164th and 182nd and other Army units while the Marines were there. I hear complaints that the Army doesn't get due credit for their part in the battle. One reason may be that the information, wth names of individuals and units is very difficult to find. Where are the stories, the photos and snapshots? As a Korean War Vet I know the Army did something on the Canal, especially the last two months. Lack of information doesn't seem to be a problem where Nam is concerned, but where can I find the WWII info? Within four or five weeks my book goes to the publisher and will be released in the fall of 1999. It appears that the Army part will once again be sketchy and incomplete. It will, though, have lots of good stuff on the Marines, Navy and the Cactus Air Force. William J. Owens 6647 El Colegio Rd. #B212 Goleta, CA 93117 E-mail: uruckus@silcom.com

I am looking for anyone who might have known my father (7th division korea). He is trying to get in touch with some old Army buddies. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. A loving daughter

WHAT CAN BE MORE REALISTIC THAN THE REAL THING?

Interestered in talking to old shipmates about past times,and memories.

I was known as Snipper(Sniper). I was the first sniper in H Troop.

I supplied gasoline to Patton on his sweep through France. (58th QM Base Depot)

i think what you are doing is great...i would like any information that you could send me and i would like my name posted for anyone that may want to contact me..thanks kathy

I hope that this is a way I can get into contact with some of my old buddy's who I served with in Korea. But it's been such a long time I doubt if it will still happen. Thanks for your Web page. It is good for vets.

I just came uupon this site. Visiting here brought back many memories and some tears. I was with Co D, 1/46 Inf, 196 LIB at Firebase Mary Ann, from Sept to Dec 1970. I was wounded on Dec 7th. Thanks again to guys who got me out. To Sexton Vann, I still have your watch. Please send information on joining the Association.

Glad to see that their is a place to find friends that I met in Viet Nam. I have looked for men in my unit without success for a long time. Thanks

This is a great idea!

You made me think of the good men and women I met along the way;enroute to Viet-Nam.The education that I receaved on Life! Things happen for a reason. Thanks for being there.

I was stationed at Ft.Hood from 1974 to 1977(Army). Anyone who was in Beirut from April 1983 to November 1983 serving with the US Navy Hospital Corp.

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