Displaying entries 1 - 312 of 312 Date March 25, 2014 Comments

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Displaying entries 1 - 312 of 312

Date March 25, 2014

Name Richard Ruh Email [email protected]

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City Hemet State California Country USA

Comments Just wanted to say hello and welcome home all vets. I served with alpha company 4/3. 1969-1970 My name in Nam was (Sidewinder)

Date March 17, 2014 Name Joe Harrington Email [email protected]

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City Oak Park State Illinois Country USA

Comments 27th surgical. 1967-68, but not shipped out on March 4th 68 per being close to discharge date in June. Finished active duty with 43rd General.

Date March 5, 2014 Name Ray Abshire Email [email protected]

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City Sulphur State La Country USA

Comments any one who help 1970 nov31 disperecy clean after the mortar attack

Date March 5, 2014 Name Roger(Jerry)

Cunningham Email [email protected]

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City Liberty State TN Country USA

Comments I was the artillery FO for A/4/3 70-71. First patrols were around FB San Juan Hill west of Duc Pho. From there we flew up to Quang Tri and

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participated in Lam Son 719. We flew into Khe Sanh and got chewed up on the high ridges north and east of Khe Sanh. I spent some time around FBs Shepard and Vandergriff overlooking QL 9. From Lam Son we flew into a new FB whose name escapes me now. I didn't stay there long as my replacement got to the field and I rotated back to LZ Fat City just north of Chu Lai. I finished my time in country and departed Fat City for the real world. I am thankful that I wasn't injured physically nor mentally despite heavy action up on a nameless sharp ridge where the company was ambushed. My salute is extended to all of y'all with whom I served and my prayers are extended to the families of the loved ones that

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were KIA and WIA in RVN.

Date January 21, 2014 Name George Reyes Email [email protected]

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City Yonkers State NY Country US

Comments SERVED IN CO.A 4/3 FROM OCT.67 THRU DEC.68. WAS RTO IN 4TH PLT. THE WHOLE YEAR I SERVED. I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM ANYONE FOR SOMETIME AND WOULD LIKE ANYONE WHO READS THIS FROM A CO. TO E-MAIL ME. WE WENT THRU #$@%! AND IT WOULD BE NICE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE. NOW RETIRED AND BEEN THINKING ABOUT OUR YEAR TOGETHER. NICE WEB SITE THANKS FOR ALL THE DETAILS. This note was left by Lloyd Craig. I read it and responded some years ago. Today 1-21-14 i found out Lloyd passed away. George Reyes A co Aug 1968 To Aug


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1969 914 494 8614 call

Date January 12, 2014 Name Ron Sims Email [email protected]

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City Prince George State VA Country USA

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Date January 11, 2014 Name Gene AKA Goose

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City Waleska State Georgia Country Cherokee

Comments Christmas has gone and passed but it always brings back fond memories of my first night in country. We sailed into a port at Qui Nhon on the USS General Gordon. As we were leaving the ship we were handed live ammo for our weapons. That's when I realized this was the real deal. We loaded on 2 1/2 ton trucks headed to a place called Duc Pho. We were told to dig in for that night and build protection the best we could for we would probably get



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probed that night by the bad guys. And we did. Christmas dinner for me was a can of beans and franks. They were delicious. HA! For those that were in my Company December 1968, you know the rest of the story. Welcome Home to all my brothers. I love each and every one of you. A 4/3 LIB, Old Guard. Goose

Date January 8, 2014 Name John Lichtenauer Email

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City Lenexa State Ks Country USA

Comments Aug 70-nov 71. 1/82 arty Lz snoopy. Also involved in lam som 819 fb Shepard

Date January 3, 2014 Name Gene AKA Goose

Tatum Email [email protected]

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City Waleska State Georgia Country USA

Comments Every Christmas always brings back fond memories of my first night in country in 1967. We, Company A, 4/3, came in by ship into a port called Qui Nhon. We loaded onto 2 1/2 ton transport


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trucks with live ammo and headed north. Late afternoon we arrived at a small village called Duc Pho. Dug in, built bunkers, and told we would probably get probed that very night. And we did. My Christmas meal was beans and franks in a fox hole with four of the best friends I could ever have. You that were there know the rest of the story. Hope to see most of you in Nashville this year. I miss and love you all. Welcome home, my brothers. Goose

Date January 3, 2014 Name Gerry Sunshine

Thacker Email [email protected]

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City Sun City State CA Country USA

Comments Wishing all Veterans and their families a very Happy New Year 2014! It's been a long time since us older Vietnam Vets were in any "patrols in the bush" but we certainly remember. Places like Khe Sahn,


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Duc Pho, Qunag Tri, Chu Lai, Da Nang, and Dong Ha we will always remember. Remembering, too, those friends and brothers we knew who didn't make it home. They were heroes. Always remember, never forget.

Date December 29, 2013

Name Ken Familo Email [email protected]

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City Oswego State NY

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Comments Worked with 1/20 and 4/3 with ground sensors. G2-TMF. Based on Bronco 70-71 and worked off Liz and Debbie(?). Was near Tripoli in Jan 71 with recon when we bumped into nva; line company came out to extract us. Lt was Kia 2 weeks later by booby trap.


Name Dave Lutz Email [email protected]

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Comments I'm thinking that D 4/3 first located on SJH around late 12/68, we had numerous wia,kia on 2/69 way before 4/69 as was stated.



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Name Dan Honsinger Email [email protected]

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City Troy State NY Country us

Comments trying to open rooster won't accept my password???/?


Name Ken Familo Email [email protected]

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City Oswego State NY Country USA

Comments Oct70-oct71. Duc pho with 11th then op Chippewa with 198. Ground sensor implant and monitor for arty targets.

Date November 22, 2013

Name Lyle Van Hove Email [email protected]

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City Parker State S.Dak. Country USA

Comments Wishing All Nam Vets a good Thanksgiving, hope you all enjoy your day with family and friends. Still recall the one hot meal we got in the bush on Thanksgiving Day 1970, each platoon stood guard while another one ate then had to hump out of the area cus every VC in the valley knew where we were when the choppers came in




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with the meals. Was still a good meal and Chaplin had a quick service and sure beat C-rats. D Co 4/3rd Inf.


Name Glenda F Summers

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City Seymour State TN Country United States

Comments Very inspirational and well-done. I am grateful for all these soldiers did because of their love for their country, and feel that they got a raw deal when they returned home (those who were able). Hopefully, history will give them the honor that they are due. Thank you for setting up and maintaining this site. God bless each soldier!

Date November 9, 2013 Name Jim Teller Email [email protected]

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City Sioux Falls State South Dakota Country USA

Comments I want to wish everyone a happy and serene Veterans Day! We have traveled far since we last "humped" the trails of Vietnam and I hope each veteran who



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reads this is blessed with a good day. Take care, Jim

Date October 29, 2013 Name Andrew

Covarrubias Email [email protected]

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City Hutto State Texas Country USA

Comments Co.D 4th Bn 3rd Inf 11th Bde, Aug. 1968 to Aug 1969.

Date October 21, 2013 Name Don Weitzel Email [email protected]

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City Desloge State MO Country

Comments I served in the fall of 70. I was rto. was wia on nov 15 0f 70 along with our scout, he was kia. was dusted off and eventually sent back to the world. good to see this site, brings back lots of memories


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City Desloge State MO

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Comments I served in the 4/3 11th brigade in 1970 under lt. Fogle, I was his rto. Also did ait at ft. ord in 70 with harlan white. was wounded 15 nov. 70 dusted off via jungle penetrator




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along with our scout. Glad to find this site, brings back lots of memories


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Comments I served with the 4/3 a company in fall of 70, wounded on nov 15 of 70

Date October 2, 2013 Name Paul Densmore Email [email protected]

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City Mission Viejo State CA

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Comments Thanks! I was with A Co. 39th Eng. out of Chu Lai from 04/70 - 04/71 I was on a number of these LZs. Land clearing in Pinkville, near LZ Dottie was worst.

Date September 25, 2013

Name Ralph Bateman Email [email protected]

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City Stevensville State MD Country usa

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Name Donny Terry

Comments Very impressive site. Job well done !!




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Name Jojo Gonzales Email [email protected]

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City San Marcos State Texas Country united states

Comments my dad is name Jose Ortiz gonzales. want to say he was in hawaii nov 67.americal div. 11th lt ft infantry brigade.also want to what co. he was in hhc co?what is difference sky regulars and jungle warriors. I would like to know more about my dad. thanks

Date August 27, 2013 Name Don Nierode Email [email protected]

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City Franklin State Wisconsin Country USA

Comments ChuLai 67-68 Americal HHC

Date August 20, 2013 Name Anthony Smith Email [email protected]

Comments Served w/A CO 70-71. Great pictures. They





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City Temple State TX Country US

helped me locate San Juan using Google map. Thanks - Tony

Date June 2, 2013 Name Audrey E. Huber Email [email protected]

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Comments I just watched a program today all about you all. What an inspiration! Do they still have this program? My dream has been to go over to Afghanistan and just hug as many of our MARINES as possible!!! Thank you and God bless you all. ~Miss Audrey E. Huber

Date May 23, 2013 Name Lyle Van Hove Email [email protected]

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City Parker State S. Dak. Country USA

Comments Wishing everyone a great Memorial Day weekend, hope you all get a chance to spend time with your families. Lets all remember those who didn't make it back from Nam and be thankfull we are still here, health problems and all. Best wishes to all vets. D Co, 4/3rd Inf.



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Date May 21, 2013 Name Martha Kasper Email [email protected]

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City Lansdale State PA Country US

Comments I am so glad that I came across this page. I am the sister of Sgt Robin Miller KIA 3/9/69, and have been doing some research as I share letters that Robin sent home on my blog leading up to Memorial Day. I was only 11 when he was killed, and after that fact we were provided little information. I am glad to be able to learn more of his time in Vietnam. Martha Miller Kasper

Date May 4, 2013 Name Eugene (Gene)

Powell Email [email protected]

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City Curtin State Oregon Country United States

Comments This guestbook is Great I have already found a few of the Men I served with in 2nd Platoon Delta Company 4/3 Sept 70 to Sept 71. Keep it up and THANKS A LOT !!!

Date April 30, 2013 Name Allan Shafer

Comments You have a great website. I was on San Juan Hill 6th



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City Stockton State California Country USA

11th Artillery Gun #2 "69-70". May God bless you. Welcome home. http://arty611.smugmug.com/

Date March 29, 2013 Name Tim Mccue Email [email protected]

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City Middleton State Wisconsin Country

Comments Recon FSB San Juan Hill 70-71 is having a reunion sept 2013. Email me at [email protected]

Date March 28, 2013 Name Bill Beaven Email [email protected]

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City Uniontown State KY Country USA

Comments Great information. I had a brother, Don Beaven with this unit in Nam in 1969. He gave me directions to your site. Thanks for all the great information

Date March 18, 2013 Name William Goforth Email [email protected]

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City New Lebanon State Ohio Country United States

Comments I very much enjoyed the walk back in time. I was generator man for Co C 23rd Med Hawk Hill but ran Ambulance and resupply missions to Da Nang and Chu Lia. I carried liters on the hill for





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many of you guys an have a personal thank you for being in the bush protecting our LZ.23rds motto was That Others May Live and I know personally we brought some of you guys back to life.236 Dustoff did their part for real!

Date March 15, 2013 Name Gerry "Sunshine"


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City Sun City State California Country USA

Comments The website is a great one, indeed! Thanks to all who have worked to keep it up and current. Looking forward to see all coming to the Alpha Company reunion on Aug 22-25, 2013 in SD. I was at the Rockpile on Feb 12, 1971 when the 2nd platoon was ambushed. Served as part of Lam Son 719 from Jan-April 1971. Remember the recovery on Feb 15-16. Served in Duc Pho, Khe Sahn, Dong Ha, Quang Tri, DMZ, and other vacation


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hotspots. Later was transferred to Chu Lai and later Da Nang. Came home December 8, 1971. I hope to see many of you at the reunion in August! Thanks to all you for your service-and Welcome Home!

Date March 13, 2013 Name Don Nierode Email [email protected]

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City Franklin State Wisconsin Country USA

Comments Gave me a cold chill brought back good memories. Chu Lai 67-78 23rd Admin HHC Americal Division. looking for Mike Mulkey or any one that know him.

Date March 1, 2013 Name Mike Kettles Email [email protected]

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City Dallas State TX Country USA

Comments Thank you Sgt "Snuffy" Smith for all the work you did on the maps. I found the Mo Duc .pdf you spoke of. Sincerely, Mike Kettles

Date February 26, 2013 Name Tom Nettling Email [email protected]

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City Green Valley

Comments Great website. Tom (former 4th Bn / 21st Inf . . . 11th LIB)




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Date February 22, 2013 Name MICHAEL J

TANGORRE Email [email protected]

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City SPENCER State NEW YORK Country United States

Comments I SERVED WITH LIMA 3/4 USMC JUST NORTH OF YOU ON LZ RUSSELL NORTH WEST OF KHE SAHN ON THE Z. YOUR WEBSITE IS EXTREMELY POWERFUL TO THOSE WHO SERVED, ESPECIALLY MY BEST FRIEND G. FIELD WHO WAS IN A CO.

Date February 20, 2013 Name Dick Augustine Email [email protected]

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City Sioux City State IA Country

Comments Served in Viet Nam Dec 1967-Oct 1968 with HHC, 4/3, 11th LIB. Was in Hawaii with 4/3 from Sep 1966 prior to deployment. Was Battalion mail clerk so I recognize the names of a lot of the line company members. Lots of memories...good and bad. Thanks for your service



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and welcome home.

Date February 18, 2013 Name Jim Ashley Email [email protected]

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City St. Paul State Minnesota Country US

Comments I enjoyed seeing the photos of San Juan Hill. I flew to San Jaun Hill many times in 1971 with the 116th AHC and remember two memorable trips. The first was a resupply mission - my UH-1 was so over-loaded we could not climb after taking off. So, we more or less took a dive off the top of San Juan Hill until we had enough air speed to climb. This was probably very scary to my passengers. Now that I'm 65 and not 24, I would have enough sense to offload enough weight to simply climb away from the pad. But at the time it seemed to make senses. The other mission I remember was when we gave a lieutenant his final ride back to Chu Lai from San Juan


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Hill after his year in Viet Nam was over. We took off and circled around the hill twice so he could wave goodbye to his platoon. This was sometime in the summer of 1971 and I did not know his name. One of the men in his platoon asked me to do this for him and I was glad to oblige.

Date January 21, 2013 Name Robert Glass Email [email protected]

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City Staten Island State New York Country USA

Comments I was a sergeant in A 4/3 from Jan to dec 1970


Name Darrin McNeill Email [email protected]

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City Tempe State Arizona Country

Comments Hello, I am looking for anyone who served with my great uncle Paul Mattson. He was with E CO, Recon, 4/3 from -1/1968 till he was KIA on 04/20/1968. He had bright red hair and was from Lake Bluff, IL.



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Please email me if you have any information!


Name George C Kunkel Email [email protected]

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City Jim Thorpe State PA Country

Comments LZ Bayonet Chu Lai Sept 68 to Oct 69 H Troop 17th Cav They called me Commo Great web site, I enjoyed the pics of Dounut Dollies


Name Greg Mullen Email

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State NC Country usa

Comments April 1970 - April 1971. c company Sup. Sgt. DUC PHO Spent 3 months on SJH.

Date November 26, 2012 Name Kim (Green)

Poindexter Email [email protected]

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City Sallisaw State Oklahoma Country USA

Comments Hello Everyone, my father was Jimmie Ray Green aka Oakie. I just want to thank all that has been so helpful in my quest to learn more about my father. And for others that may have known him I welcome any and everything you care to share with me. The good times you may have had with him, the bad times, the funny stories, the sad stories all are welcome. I



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can be found on Facebook (Kim Poindexter), my mailing address is PO box 334 Sallisaw Ok 74955, my email is [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from anyone. And again thank you all, you mean a lot to me and my daughters.


Name Bruce Flaherty Email [email protected]

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City Flushing State NY Country USA

Comments Another family found thanks to the website. A flag will be sent to the family of Jimmie Ray Green.

Date November 12, 2012 Name Shawnta

Whisenhunt Edwards


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City Muldrow State OK Country 74948

Comments Corporal Jimmie Ray Green (Oakie) was my grandfather. He was KIA when my grandma (Judy Marie Green) was only a few months pregnant with my mom (his daughter). My mom never knew her dad and i dont know if he even knew he was having a daughter. My grandmother never talks about him so we dont know much. This website has more info on him then i've ever heard. If anyone has any pictures or stories or just remembers what he was like we would greatly



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appreciate anything we can find out? He was killed on November 27th, 1968 when he shielded a comrade from grenade blasts. If anyone can help, please email me at [email protected] anytime! It would be great to help my mom get to know the father she never had. There isnt a day that goes by that i dont think about the grandpa i never knew and wonder he was like. Thank you all for you service and sacrifice!


Name Alfonso Diego Email [email protected]

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City Del Rio State Texas Country USA

Comments Haven’t spoken to any of the original 349th Gen Dispensary, or 67th Evac Pleiku 1970


Date November 3, 2012 Name Dana P.Buckley Email [email protected]

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City Glouster State Ohio Country USA

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Date November 3, 2012 Name Michael R

Garrison Email [email protected]

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City Rice State Minnesota Country USA

Comments Charlie Company 23 S&T Lam Son 719. We may have been the trucking outfit that hauled you guys up to Quang Tri. I hated the Rockpile. We were always catching small arms and mortars when running between LZ Vandergrift and Dong Ha or Quang Tri. Hauled a lot of Av gas bladders and Arty powder cansiters and Arty rounds up to khe Sanh. Though we were dug in at Vandergrift we were always on the road. I remember the night we had sappers in the LZ and one of them took an m79 HE in the back of the head. We killed 3 or 4 on their way to the airstrip. Pulled a buddy off QL9 one day during an ambush. His truck was hit with an RPG and he was blown out of it.


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His left hand was all blown to heck. When I got to him he was in the middle of the road and madder than he_l. He went back to Chu Lai and I went back on the road. That ambush he was wounded, the guy behind me was wounded and the guy behind him didn't make it. The C.O. put me in for Bronze with a V for pulling my buddy out of the road while under fire but I didn't get the V for Valor. I did g


Name Dana P.Buckley Email [email protected]

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City Glouster State Ohio Country USA

Comments still remember


Name dennis bond Email [email protected]

Comments 4/3 Echo Co Recon 1970/1971



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City tulsa State ok Country usa

Date August 30, 2012 Name alfred ronnie

crawford Email [email protected]

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City ridgetop State tn Country usa

Comments sgt ronald dennis was a great person. served with him in 1969 .may god bless his wife and daughter all their lives.

Date August 30, 2012 Name Vicki R. Yates Email [email protected]

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City Milledgeville State GA Country USA

Comments Looking for anyone who served with my husband SP4 Butch Yates in Delta Co 4th Bn 3dInf 11th Inf.

Date August 29, 2012 Name linn Hoopes Email [email protected]

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City Pella State IA Country USA

Comments Dust-off Delta 4/3 11th LIB 69-70 2nd platoon grenadier, RTO later on. 43 years ago today we all became men in the Rice Bowl and I hope there are some retired officers who were in Duc Pho that day who are still having trouble




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sleeping. Thanks for a great site--lots of memories.

Date August 29, 2012 Name Elmer L Eide Email eeide@eide-

consulting.com

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City Lincoln State NE Country

Comments Served with Delta Co, 4/3rd. Last day in the field was 02 April 1970 (see sitreps for that day)

Date August 3, 2012 Name Vernon O Grigsby Email [email protected]

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City Blountsville State AL Country U.S. of A

Comments Spec.4, 2nd. platoon D 4/3 11 LIB. Americal Div. 1967 to Feb. 9 1968. M-60 machine gun team. Wounded by Bouncing Betty landmine. Million dollar wound.

Date July 25, 2012 Name Gene Tatum (aka

Goose) Email [email protected]

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City Kennesaw State Georgia Country USA

Comments My name is Gene Tatum aka Goose. I served with Alpha Company 4-3 11th LIB, First Platoon from December 1967 - December 1968. I trained in Hawaii for eight months. We left for Vietnam the first





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of Dec. 1967 on the USS General Gordon. I am looking for Michael Carigg who I served with from basic training through my tour in Vietnam. If anyone out there has any idea where he might be, please let me know. Welcome Home to all my brothers. Goose

Date July 24, 2012 Name Gene Tatum AKA

Goose Email [email protected]

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City Kennesaw State Georgia Country Cobb

Comments My name is Gene Tatum AKA Goose. I trained in Hawaii Schofield Bks from March of 1967 to November 1967 before leaving by ship to Vietnam the USS General Gordon in December 1967. What a ride. I'm looking for Michel Carrigg. We took basic training at Ft Benning and we both trained at Schofield. We fought side by side together in Nam and became best of friends. Any one out there


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that might know of his location please contact me. Welcome Home my brothers. Goose

Date June 25, 2012 Name Bill Connolly

webmaster Email [email protected]

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City Irmo State SC Country

Comments There are no plans for a forum on this website. Some of the guys are communicating on the 11th Brigade Face Book page

Date June 17, 2012 Name John Murphy Email [email protected]

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City Cherry Hill State New Jersey Country USA

Comments Couple of things. How long does it take to update the guest book? Any plans for a forum where we can talk to old friends? Also I have another name for the company roster, Rodney Preuss ([email protected]) Preuss was my company RTO in A co 4/3 and served 1968/1969. Last time I saw him he was a Spec-4 but he retired as a CW-4.

Date June 16, 2012 Name Jerry D Sepulvado

Comments I was in the Gunsmoke recovery team and would like to be able to read and



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City West Monroe State Louisiana Country USA

print the article that was written on gunsmoke. I keep getting kick off line when I try this link www.americal4of3.com/images/6471.pdf can you help me please

Date June 14, 2012 Name richard i. allen Email [email protected]

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City inverness State florida Country u.s.a.

Comments I served in the americal division 68-69 with B.co.26th engineer bn.(combat) Assn'd 198th inf bde. I like your webb site one of the best i've seen. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!

Date June 14, 2012 Name John J. Murphy Email [email protected]

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City Cherry Hill State New Jersey Country usa

Comments Does anyone have any contacts with former members of B Company? I am a former Co. of A Company (68-69) and a woman in my American Legion Post is inquiring about anyone who may have known Pfc Richard Alan Wiler who was in B Co. She has been given a bunch of dog tags which she is




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returning to soldiers or to next of kin and one of the tags belonged to Wiler. Wiler died in 2004 and the dog tag (found in Vietnam) is being returned to Wiler's son Jeff in Wilmington, NC. The woman, Sue Quinn, wants to find anyone who served in B co. with Wiler who could contact the son with any information about his father. The information I have about Wiler indicates that he was an RTO with B. co. and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was discharged at Ft. Irwin, Ca on 1 May 70 from USAG, 6th Army which I would assume was the station he was assigned to after returning to CONUS. His service with B. co. was 23 Aug 68 to 22 Aug 69. I would appreciate any information I could pass along.

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Date June 11, 2012 Name Lyle Van Hove Email [email protected]

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City Parker State SD Country USA

Comments Forgot to add that I was with D Co 4/3rd our of Duc Pho in 1970. Long time ago but can remember it like it was way more than I want to admit. I don't think the ghosts of Nam ever leave.

Date June 11, 2012 Name Lyle Van Hove Email [email protected]

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City Parker State SD Country USA

Comments Flying into DC on June 14th with an old high school friend that was With the 1st Cav when they went into Cambodia in 1970. We are meeting other 1st Cav guys at the Wall on the 15th. It will be good to see it for the first time with other Nam Vets. Got to get this one off the bucket list while we can still enjoy it. Don't want to be wheeled up to it in a wheelchair like a lot of the WWII guys. Want to be able to enjoy all the sites while we are able to appreciate them.



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Got a few friends on that Wall that meant a lot to me and helped me make it home so it is time to pay my respect for all they did. Hope you all get the same chance someday.

Date June 4, 2012 Name Bill Leasure Email [email protected]

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City Sanford State Florida Country USA

Comments Hello Guys - E Company, 4th & 3rd - FB San Juan Hill, LZ Dwarf, Lam Son 719, FB Shepard and FB Professional In country June 1970 - August 1971

Date May 23, 2012 Name david gaulrapp Email [email protected]

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City Madison State Wisconsin Country United States

Comments I was a medic in the 566th med co 1/11/70 to 2/7/71 along with Mike Vorhies Dick Smith Tom Hanna Larry Thomas Bob Felle Guys would Love to be in touch with Robert Parrish also Dave

Date May 21, 2012 Comments Hello, I am so grateful that this wall was created cause my dad



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Name Donna Marie Rodriguez E.Hutchins


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City Spring State Texas Country USA

was Casimiro Rodrigurez Jr = Served and Died before we ever met , but he is always with me - I was wondering had any good words or pics of him I would love to hear about him cause he gave his life for me to have mine: He served in the Army SP4-E4 Served 11th light Infantry Brigade (Alpha Co 4/3) I would be so grateful and I thank everyone as well as my fathers I am 46 and miss him every day of my life and will always Sincerely Lost Daughter.........................

Date May 14, 2012 Name Lyle Van Hove Email [email protected]

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City Parker State SD Country US

Comments Any one remember the bunker on San Juan Hill that we called Woodstock? It had all the potheads that we didn't want in the bush because of their drug use. They burnt #$@%! during the day and did what they wanted at night because the Army didn't know what else to do with them. We kicked one guy



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out of our squad that was seeing and hearing things at night that none of us did. He was a good guy till he got messed up on drugs. I have often wondered how they did once that got home. Cheap drugs in Nam and real life problems in the US. Hope they got help somewhere, the Army sure didn't care about it. D Co 4/3rd Inf.

Date April 16, 2012 Name Fred Morris Email [email protected]

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City Bridgewater State Ma Country USA

Comments Delta 3/1 11th Bde Great website. My great grandson and I wonder who sings I'm Certified? Nam 12/67 to 9/68

Date April 13, 2012 Name Dennis Choplin Email [email protected]

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City Kearney State NE Country USA

Comments Was Chemical NCO out of S-3. 70-71 Used a lot of Agent Orange around San Jaun Hill.



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Date March 26, 2012 Name mike tangorre Email [email protected]

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City spencer State n.y. Country usa

Comments served with lima 3/4 of usmc 3rd. div. lz russell dmz 1969. my best friend served in your unit Gary Field


Date March 19, 2012 Name Steve Newton Email [email protected]

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Comments Nice to see an Alpha Site. Anyone from 3rd platoon who were in country 69-70?

Date March 7, 2012 Name Gerry Sunshine


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City Sun City State CA Country USA

Comments I visit this website on a regular basis! I was in 2nd platoon Alpha Company 1Jan 1971 to 23 April 1971. I was at the Rockpile and Khe Sahn during this time. Lots happening 6Feb-18Feb 1971! Am currently reading the book "Into Laos" by Keith Nolan. Chapter 9 the rockpile, pages 161-190. If you were here during this time, it details what




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happened. It will bring back lots of memories of this time. If anyone interested in connecting, send me an email.

Date March 4, 2012 Name Mark Scott Email [email protected]

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City Norman State Oklahoma Country USA

Comments Thank you for your service and your many sacrifices. May God bless you and yours.

Date February 29, 2012 Name Pat Demers Email [email protected]

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City Rochester State NY Country USA

Comments I am looking for Terry L Peters, supposedly from Webster, NY. If you know this guy, please let me know, and I'd like to hear whatever happened to him. He was part of: 11 Inf Brigade, A Co, 4/3Inf Americal Div.

Date February 26, 2012 Name Eugene ( Gene )

Powell Email [email protected]

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Comments I served with 2nd platoon D Company 4/3 11th Light Infantry Brigade Americal Division. First I would like to say




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that you have done a Great service for the Nam Family with your website. Second I wanted to let you know that the picture you have that you ask is it Larry Norlander that it is !!! I came in country with him in Sept 1970 and I went thru Basic and AIT with him at Ft Ord California. The last time I saw him was before the jump into Khe Sanh for the Lam Son 719 mission. I ruptured my appendix Jan 29,71 and I didn't get back to the field until Feb 28. We came in for a 72 hr stand down at around the 21 of March and I got wounded the night of the 23 when the sappers tried to escape out of the firebase out our perimeter. We got all 50 of them with a few loses. I stayed in the field to recupe and my unit was sent to Chu Lai

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Beach for Stand down and then we went to LZ Bayonet east of Chu Lai. We were advised that 2 weeks after we let the ARVN's have San Juan Hill it was over run and they sent another American Unit back to it and th

Date February 7, 2012 Name Kenneth P Lord Email [email protected]

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City Williamsport State Tennessee Country USA

Comments Was Bde S4 11th. Knew Al Coast and am putting together a memorial page at www.army.togetherweserved. Anyone with any personal memory, photos etc. are invited to post on the site. It's currently being maintained by LTC Rowdy Gaines (Ret) but will come to me shortly. Great site folks. Webmaster here has done an outstanding job.

Date February 1, 2012 Name Donald l freeman Email [email protected]

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City Pensacola State Florida Country usa

Comments A co 4/3 inf oct 67-apr 68 wounded and medevacked on April 19 1968..I miss u all. 100% PTSD, disabled permanent and totally. sorry guys but recollection


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isn't there any more. Write me.

Date January 20, 2012 Name Robert Kessler Email [email protected]

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City Harrisburg State SD Country United States of

America

Comments First I would like to thank all of you for your service to this country! Second I would like to thank Jim Teller for introducing me to your site, it was great to meet you in Menards Jim and it was even more of a pleasure to be able to help you and visit with you for awhile. I am an Air Force veteran of this era and a historian of your era, the sacrifices I've made are nothing compared to all of yours, so again I would like to give you all a long awaited Thank You for your sacrifice. God Bless You Jim and God Bless all of your brothers in arms! Sincerely and with great admiration, Robert Kessler


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Date January 11, 2012 Name Phillip Twilla Email

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City Dyersburg State TN Country USA

Comments RTO, 1st Squad, 1st Plt., A co., 2/1, 196th LIB. 70'-71' Please convey my sincere "Thank You" to all responsible for this web site. For over 40 years I have tried not to remember. Even now I can only speak through this key board. I recently retired and am now trying to recall all, especially the names. Thanks again.

Date January 10, 2012 Name Roger G.

Cunningham Email [email protected]

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City Woodbury State TN Country USA

Comments I was the FO for A4/3 and was with the company at San Juan Hill, Khe Sahn, Vandergriff, Shepard, Professional, and others. All the best-'we were soldiers once and young' Roger (jerry) Cunningham


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Date January 3, 2012 Name Pat Ryan Email [email protected]

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City Kingston State NY Country USa

Comments Great pictures, takes me back to March 68, arrived as part of Co C 5/46TH Inf.


Name Belisario A.Mendoza


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City San Antonio State TX. Country USA

Comments Severed with D.CO. 4/3 11TH INF. for 9 months and then3 months with E. CO 4/3 11th INF. Remember San Juan Hill every well. Welcome home brother

Date December 25, 2011 Name Roger Neufeld D

4/31 11-67/11-68 Email

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City Sublimity State Oregon Country

Comments Thank You Sgt Snuffy for all the hard work in putting this web site together!!!!


Name Steve R Owens Email [email protected]

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City St. Anne State Illinois

Comments Great Website Thank you and to all who served. Always Remember those that never returned. May God comfort their




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Souls. Steve R Owens A 3/21 196th LIB 1971


Name Bill Connolly Email [email protected]

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City Irmo State SC Country

Comments Merry Christmas to all my Alpha Co brothers Bill Connolly 2-0 Platoon 1970'


Name HARLAN WHITE Email [email protected]

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City Topeka State Kansas Country U.S.A.

Comments Got a used copy of the book: Into Laos. Wow. If you were involved in Lam Son 719 You are in it. I had forgotten a major part of how it went. I do remember how could it was up there at night. Well I'm 61 years old now and I'm still Loving life.!. Thank you God.

Date December 7, 2011 Name Gary p Dino Email [email protected]

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City great bend State Kansas Country us

Comments Just stumbled on this sit/ in nam 69, myself and classmate Gregg Wyrick are still living the dream, LOL,




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Date December 7, 2011 Name Gary P Dino Email [email protected]

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City Great Bend State Kansas Country US

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Date December 6, 2011 Name William Barry Email [email protected]

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City Spring State Texas Country USA

Comments Enjoyed the photos, maps, and comments. I was in Chu Lai area from Carentan to LZ Baldy in 67-68 with 555 Engr Co, 198 LIB and D Co, 26th Engrs.



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City Parker State South Dakota Country USA

Comments Want to wish all Nam Vets a great Thanksgiving and enjoy the holidays. Still remember getting a hot turkey dinner in 1970 that they delivered to us on choppers to a clearing in the jungle. It was the only hot meal we ever got in the field and the Chaplin showed




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up to join us. Best Wishes. Lyle Van Hove D Co 4/3rd Infantry

Date November 8, 2011 Name HMC(FMF) Charles

R Haig, 4th USN RET


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City Flourtown State PA Country U.S.A.

Comments Your site Rates an A+++++++++ It was sent to me to see you Woodstock vs Vietnam page. This is a very well done site! Welcome Home Brothers 30+ years - Retired: 1/2005 USN/USNR 23 as Marine Corpsman Desert Storm 1/91 to 4/1991 Vietnam 1/68 to 12/1968

Date October 27, 2011 Name Shirley Sanders Email [email protected]

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City Kosciusko State MS Country USA

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Date October 11, 2011 Name Larry Olsen Email [email protected]

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City Springfield

Comments B 4/3 Nov 1968 to Oct 1969




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Name Jeff Smith Email [email protected]

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City Santa Barbara State CA Country

Comments Please change James Jefferson Smith email address in the guestbook from [email protected] to [email protected] The moving wall is in Santa Barbara today and I will visit our fallen from Co A... may they rest in peace


Name Craig Wentling Email [email protected]

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City Milford State KS Country USA

Comments Great site. Many memories. MOS: 11B with C 4/3 3rd platoon 11th LIB Tour of duty - Jan68-Jan69. Welcome Home.



Name Steven C Elting Email [email protected]

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City Houston State TX Country United States

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Name Patrick Stone Email [email protected]

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City The Dalles State Or Country United States

Comments Thank you for such a wonderful archive. I served in C/4/3 in 70 and was wia in Nov of 70. Returned to Ba To in 1995 and wanted to climb the hill but was not allowed. May return in a couple of years to try again. Thank you Stoney

Date August 31, 2011 Name Ralph Ricciardi Email [email protected]

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City Edison/Phoenix State NewJersey/Arizona Country USA

Comments Ralph Ricciardi N.J., Now Phoenix AZ, In Country, Oct 7 1969 to Nov 6 1970, Americal Division Company D, 2nd Platoon 4/3 11 Lt. Infantry Brigade. Fire Base San Juan Hill. Served under Lt. (Shack) Shacklford, supply clerk was Richard Padilla (paddy), 2nd Platoon John Ives AZ, (Ray) Raymond Frost NY, Bob McCabe, Stanley Zaunmiller, Larry Hoops, Larry Young ND, Ed



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Cutgrass ND, Don Mills, Joe the Toe Minn, Fedel, Bob Luzon NY, David Bradshaw, Dave remembers Mickey Mcauley, Dino, Lucky' Pointman, (Country) and Sgt Smitty N.C. and Capt West. I now live in Phoenix and work for the State of AZ as a (DVOP) Veterans Representative. I had a great life after Vietnam. Some Trials and Tribulations but Nam showed me the privilege of being alive and showed me how to respect the gift I have been given.

Date August 27, 2011 Name Paul Snow Email [email protected]

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City Kalamazoo State MI Country

Comments A great site, thanks to all who put so much work into it. I was on San Juan Hill with the arty battery but ended up with Co. A, FO early Sept. 1969. I stayed in the bush for 6 months then worked in the TOC until Oct.


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1970. The sitreps brought back specific dates of memories I'll never forget like the chopper going down off SJH with 10 on board 8/15/69, and the mortar attack on Co A on 9/21/69, 11 KIA. God rest their souls, they died too young.

Date August 20, 2011 Name Dennis Bond Email [email protected]

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Comments I walked through the valley of death and came out alive, not due to any courage on my part, quite the opposite, but the courage of those who stood their ground in the spring of 71. recon 4/3 11th infantry echo company. near an around hamburger hill. thanks tim, rich, smiliy, dave and eddie, doc meadows, Tidwell and stinky and snake who didn't make it through the valley of death


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Date August 7, 2011 Name Leonard "Chet"

Adkins Email [email protected]

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City Reynolds Station State Kentucky Country USA

Comments Army Engineers, 864th @ Whiskey Mountain and 102/815 @ Camp Dillard 1971

Date August 1, 2011 Name Bob Vincent Email [email protected]

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City Quinton State VA Country USA

Comments Remembering my friend Sgt Ronald G. Dennis may he rest in the arms of God.

Date July 5, 2011 Name Harry Rodda Email [email protected]

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City Fort Myers State FL Country USA

Comments Remembering Lt. Henry Luke Warner III D4/3... my childhood friend. He remains in my heart.

Date June 28, 2011 Name Jim Schliebner Email [email protected]

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City Indianapolis State IN Country USA

Comments Medic attached to Recon 4/3. Rode the boat from Schofield 12/67. Stepped on toe popper 1/26/68. This site allowed me to actually find the Sitrep do #$@%! of my injury and





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ensuing Dust off. Wonderful work!

Date June 28, 2011 Name TIM WOODVILLE Email [email protected]

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City chico State ca Country usa

Comments this is perhaps one of the best Vietnam websites i have ever come across. i served echo co 5th 46th 198th, americal. good job

Date June 25, 2011 Name Robert "Dale"

Albers Email [email protected]

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City Kennewick State Washington Country USA

Comments This entire site is most excellent. I can't imagine all the hard work that has gone into it. To all involved I say "Thank You" and to ALL my Brothers of the "Americal" I say "Welcome Home".

Date June 15, 2011 Name Tina Nguyen Email [email protected]

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City Sydney State NSW Country Australia

Comments (cont'd from previous post) We've gone back there a few times to visit. The people of Duc Pho and surroundings (and generally in all regional Viet Nam) are still very, very poor while people higher up on the




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ladder are highly corrupt at every level of government (words I heard from locals from South to Central to North of the country). Once again from the bottom of my heart, a warm thank you and gratitude to all American soldiers (and Australian and New Zealand soldiers) for all the sacrifice you've made at such a young age to come to my grandparent’s country and helped fight communism. I wish you all the best and welcome back to your home of America.

Date June 14, 2011 Name Tina Nguyen Email [email protected]

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City Sydney State N.S.W Country Australia

Comments Hi, I have been surfing your web site and love reading the contents and looking at lots of pictures of you and your mates while serving in Vietnam. I would like to say thank you for all the great work you and your mates did back then in


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my old country of Viet Nam. Although I wasn't born when you guys were in Duc Pho but my grandparents fishing village was 7 km from there. During some of the toughest fighting, they had to relocate their family to Khanh Hoa, just outside of Nha Trang, for a few years and here I was born. We left VN in the early 80s as boat refugees and settled in Australia. I have always heard so much about the war years. My step dad was a captain in the South Vietnamese Army and had served just under 10 years in the re-education/concentration camp of communist Vietnam, immediately after the fall of Saigon, he was caught in the South and sent to the North bordering China to be re-educated according to them. My Grandparents village is called Khanh Bac (near Nui/mount Cua I think). We went back there a few times

Date June 11, 2011 Name Rodney T Preuss Email [email protected]

Comments SP-4 Rod Preuss checking in - A Co 4/3


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City Sierra Vista State AZ Country USA

1968-1969, RTO in CP Group until Nov 69 - went to the 11th Bde Public Information Office as a Combat Photographer until July 69 DEROS Have a lot of photos.

Date June 3, 2011 Name Jennifer Email [email protected]

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City Sioux Falls State SD Country USA

Comments Thank you for all your service and designing this website. It was amazing to learn more about what many went through at Vietnam. Again thank you!!!

Date May 28, 2011 Name Dan Brettelle Email [email protected]

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City Pensacola State FL Country USA

Comments I was with HQ Co but attached to Co A as a medic. Arrived in 67 from Hawaii and left in 68. I still have some pictures I wish I could share.

Date May 22, 2011 Name Jimmy Dean

Pruitt(deceased 1993) Email [email protected]

Comments My name is Mike, im signing on behalf of my father "Jimmy Dean




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City Vannuys State Calif. Country USA

Pruitt" US Army SPC4 of the- btry B 2/20TH Arty 1stCav {airmobile66/67.He died in--- 1993 by suicide, a direct result of PTSD and alcoholism. He is my hero, as well as ALL Vietnam Veterans who fought to help liberate South Viet. It is our Duties to help stop Terrorism in its- tracks, and as Americans, we will always do so!! so why was Vietnam any different then any other time we went to fight? it was the same reasons?- just different country, different people. As i - sit here and type, over 40yrs later, i support the war in Vietnam. Over 40yrs later, iI am there- when you all return from Vietnam, with screams - of honor, yelling out such thing's as "Welcome- Home!!,'God bless America!!and giving "HUGS" to you all....Welcome

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Home G.I's, Welcome Home... Mike, SON OF A VIETNAM VET

Date May 1, 2011 Name Andrew Peterson Email [email protected]

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City Ashland State Wisconsin Country USA

Comments I was the forward observer attached to Alpha company from Sept '69 to March '70 and can't believe my feelings as I saw the photographs of the trip and my old comrade, Steve Riggs, who started life as the platoon leader for 2-0. I was overwhelmed by the photo of the site where Ron Dennis was killed on 24 Dec 69. I was there and for 41 Christmas Eves I have not ceased to remember, and to forget Christmas cheer. I would like to be made an honorary member of your society and receive your newsletter. I still have the regimental crest of the cocked hat given to me by the officers on the


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night I was sent over.

Date April 22, 2011 Name Pete Zerio Email [email protected]

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City Middletown State CT Country USA

Comments I was in Delta but knew guys in Alpha - 1970 - 1971. GOD bless!

Date April 17, 2011 Name Dan Caudle Email [email protected]

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City Grassy creek State North Carolina Country usa

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Date April 16, 2011 Name Thomas (Sparky)

Sparkman Email [email protected]

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City Rock Island State Tennessee Country USA

Comments I was in B Co 4/3 Inf Feb 1970 thru Dec 1970 I was B Company had something like this. You brought tears to my eyes. Thanks, Sparky

Date April 16, 2011 Name Oliver (ollie)

MOORE Email [email protected]

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Comments Great web site, Brother! IF your near St. Louis during our reunion stop over we will be at the bar. All





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City Las Vegas State Nevada Country usa

Americal warriors are welcome because we are a band of brothers,

Date April 16, 2011 Name Louie Lacaprucia Email [email protected]

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City Union State Connecticut Country USA

Comments Great site. It brought back memories. I served with Bravo 4/3 11th and 198th Brigades 1970-1971.

Date April 16, 2011 Name DAVID SEWARD Email [email protected]

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City SAN BRUNO State CA Country SAN METEO

Comments VERY NICE. I WAS IN COUNTRY 1-69 TO 1-70.

Date April 16, 2011 Name Donald L. Caudle Email [email protected]

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City Cherryville State NC Country USA

Comments Thank you for the great pictures, I really enjoyed them, I was in SJH in 69 and 70,


Date April 9, 2011 Name Andy Brower Email [email protected]

Comments Great site. I have spent hours viewing.





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City Chesapeake State Virginia Country

Date April 2, 2011 Name David Meye Email [email protected]

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City Lake Ozark State MO Country USA

Comments I was HHQ 26th Engineers from SEPTEMBER 69 TO MARCH 71

Date March 29, 2011 Name Charles Jandecka Email [email protected]

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City North Olmsted State Ohio Country USA

Comments Alpha Company - Your viewers may be interested in this short video depicting life as a grunt in Nam. Got the idea from a young friend now serving in Afghanistan as a 1Lt with the US Army Infantry. Thx for passing it on - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHTLEutoq4o Charles Jandecka Americal Division e-mail: [email protected]

Date March 25, 2011 Name Cotton Email [email protected]

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City Mt.Carmel State PA Country USA

Comments 23rd S&T B,Company Jan.- Dec.1970

Date March 15, 2011 Name Rich Sheffer Email [email protected]

Comments HHC 26th engineers from Nov. '70 thru Jul. '71. Came from 124th Signal Bn. 4th ID due to troop





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City Howell State MI Country retirees

reductions/Vietnamization. Arived in country Aug. '70. Great web site!!!

Date March 13, 2011 Name Kenneth Luck Email [email protected]

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City Muskogee State Oklahoma Country Muskogee

Comments The other e-mail I was completing disconnected me. The story I was sharing with you guy's condluded with one of you men in the 4/3rd Had crossed the wire and in doing so pulled one of the pins on his grenade belt. He did not know this and lost both of his hips when the grenade discharged. Jut wanted to take this opportunity to salute your unit and tell you that you guy's were the best God Bless and Welcome Men !!!!!

Date March 13, 2011 Name Kenneth Luck Email [email protected]

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City Muskogee State Oklahoma

Comments I was not a member of the 4/3rd but had the distinct honor of supporting you guy's off San Juan Hill. We the



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Country Muskogee 6/11th B battery hit the LZ April 13,69 and started the daunting task of building an LZ. All of us struggled in the summer. I remember being pinned down from two Russian made 51 caliber machine guns. We were unable to get resupplied and had ran out of water, very low on ammo. The 15th of August I was observing two helicopters that had left San Juan to try and find the locations of the 51's on the south and north side of the LZ. About 10:30 a.m. the chopper on the south side of the hill was hit and started to auto rotate to the ground. However, it exploded before reaching the ground. Six men of the 4/3rd and three chopper personnel were gone. Even after the years I see the event many times over and it was a shame we

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had to lose those brave men from your unit. I also recall a platoon walking of San Juan Hill near the mess hall. About three guy's had negotiated the wire and were waiting for the last two or three guy's to cross

Date March 2, 2011 Name David Laukat Email [email protected]

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www.14faregiment.org

City Oklahoma City State OK Country USA

Comments Great site with pictures that I wasn't able to take or lost in the shuffle. FSB list is fantastic! I'd like to share it on my website for the 14th Field Artillery Regiment. 1st BN was in Americal and 6th BN was with 5th FF.

Date March 1, 2011 Name Louis Dunlap Email [email protected]

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City Ada Oklahoma State Oklahoma Country

Comments I was with a co 4/3 Jan 1969 to Dec 1969. 1 zero squad. Captain Hadagen was commander.



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Date February 26, 2011 Name Mike Buckwald Email [email protected]

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City florence State oregon Country usa

Comments First time on the site, outstanding, and will return again for more names. Bravo Co. 4/3 1970-71 first squad, straight leg infantry :) Hello to all of you survivors, good to read your comments.

Date February 18, 2011 Name Gregory Keairns Email [email protected]

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City Cincinnati State Ohio Country USA

Comments 11 th. Bri. Sailed from Hawaii. 67-68. LZ Dragon

Date February 13, 2011 Name Joan Mckniff Email [email protected]

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City Sarasota State FL

Country usa

Comments Thank you with all my heart. I was a Red Cross Donut Dollie, 66-67. Your tribute and photo collection is so generous and appreciated. I'm in tears.

Date February 6, 2011 Name Spec. 5 Robert J

Farrell Email [email protected]

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City Minneola

Comments You guy's did a great job, although I am crying I enjoyed the trip.





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Date February 3, 2011 Name Richard Elgin Email [email protected]

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State Missouri Country USA

Comments I was a "Charger" pilot.....flew one the 196th Brigade's LOH's. Bless you grunts and the hardships you endured. I was honored to have flown missions to support you. CW3 Dick Elgin

Date February 2, 2011 Name Steve Kremer Email [email protected]

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City Monticello State Iowa Country

Comments Was with D Company 4/3 1st Platoon Sept 1969 to Aug 1970.Nice web site.

Date January 28, 2011 Name Gerald "Sunshine"


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City Menifee State CA Country USA

Comments Update on my new email address. I continue to be interested in anyone who was at the ambush at the Rockpile on February 12, 1971. Thanks.




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Date January 10, 2011 Name John R Young Email [email protected]

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http://www.americal4ofthe3.com/home1.html

City Eunice State Louisiana Country USA

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Name Gerald Thacker Email [email protected]

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Comments I was in Alpha Company 4th Bn 3rd Infantry 11th Bde from Jan 1 to April 13, 1971. Dave "Jane" Moran was our 60 gunner. I was at the NVA ambush on Feb 12. I was in second squad working as a RTO. My nickname was "sunshine." at the time when Dave and Steve were hit, I volunteered to carry 60 ammo to the front. When I arrived to the front, the 60 there was inoperable. The firing subsided about this time. I could still not see David, Steve, or the LT. It was only, later that I found out about them being KIA. It was a cloudy morning


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on Feb 12. I would like to communicate with anyone who was there on Feb 12.


Name Gerald Thacker Email [email protected]

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Comments On Feb 12, 1971 our 60 gunner David "Jane" Moran and Steve English were killed. I was Lt Larry Walker's, or "LT's" radio operator for 1st platoon. My nickname was "sunshine." I would like to get in touch with anyone who was there that day.


Name Don Schultz Email [email protected]

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City Mandeville State La Country US

Comments Looking for pictures, of San Juan, Rice bowl, Duc Pho, Lz-Don,Bronco, Liz, Debbie etc. Merry Christmas C 4/3 11 & Recon 69-70



Comments I was with D Co 4/3rd in'70-71. Went to the Bob Hope Show in Da Nang 40 years




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City Parker State S. Dak. Country Turner

ago this week. It was great to be out of the bush for 2 days and the show was great also. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to all Nam Vets.


Name James [jim] Adams


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City Cedar Hill State Tx Country US

Comments Just got here. I like what I see so far. Looking forward to viewing more. Jim Adams LZ Stinson 69-70


Name JOE GRUDEN Email [email protected]

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City MCKEES ROCKS State PA Country USA

Comments BRAVO CO 4/3RD 23RD INF SAN JUAN HILL SEPT 70 SEPT 71


Name Gayle Bukowski Email [email protected]

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City Hometown

Comments My husband of 35yrs.,is a proud Viet Nam Vet, an enlistee, who served from 12/67 till1 2/68. A radio operator who




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fought during the TET Offensive. He was in the 3d bn 19th Arty 1st Armd Div.,but was attached to 1st.Cav and 101st Airborne Div.


Name Dennis Choplin Email [email protected]

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City Kearney State NE Country USA

Comments Was with HHC 4/3 70-71 BN Chemical NCO, Worked out of S-3. Sprayed a lot of Agent Orange around the Hill. Also set a lot of booby traps around the perimeter. Retired in 1980.



Name Scott Thompson Email [email protected]

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City Sartell State MN Country USA

Comments Served January 1970, Sep 1970, Co A, 4/3 IN. 1st Platoon.


Name Sherry Dillman

Comments I am trying to reach David Marino, the one I



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City Tompsontown State Pennsylvania Country USA

wrote to when my dear friend, Ervin Williamson was in Viet Nam and also was killed there.


Name Mike Chenier Email [email protected]

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City Cadillac State Mi Country US

Comments was with A Co from Aug. 68 till Feb 69. This is a great site, remember LZ Thunder, Charlie Brown, Bronco and others. I will be back. Happy Veterans Day.

Date November 7, 2010 Name Dale "Wit" Wittmer Email [email protected]

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City Carbondale State IL Country USA

Comments Great stuff you have put together. Spent several hrs looking and reading. Served off Stinson Sept 69-March70 with E Company 1/52 198th. Have 3 other guys from our company that I keep in contact with-Guffey, Butler and Grubka. Would be interested in submitting some of our stuff if interested. Wish we had something




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Name David Wilson Email [email protected]

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City San Pedro State California Country USA

Comments B/4/3 Jan 68 - Jan 69

Date November 1, 2010 Name Roger Jenkins Email [email protected]

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City Leesburg State FL Country USA

Comments Was in B/4/3 from Aug 68 to Jan 69 wounded and sent back to the WORLD. This is a great site and I will return often. Thanks and Welcome Home all.

Date October 31, 2010 Name David Wilson Email [email protected]

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City San Pedro State California Country USA

Comments Great site! I served with Bravo Co. 4/3 11th Brigade, Americal Div. from Jan 68-Jan 69. Served with "TOPCAT", Leroy "CHIEF" TeCube, Rick Harlow, David Karuba, Victor Osness, Lt. Mike Lewis to name a few. We lost Vic




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Osness, and Lt. Lewis to the tragedy of war, but they, and the many others that were lost will never be forgotten! By the way, Leroy "CHIEF" TeCube wrote a book on the Vietnam War. "YEAR IN NAM" BY: Leroy TeCube. Great book by a great friend!

Date October 24, 2010 Name Barry Walter

Braman Email [email protected]

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City Hamden State Connecticut Country america

Comments WONDERFULL EXCELLANT WEB SITE, VERY ENTERTAINING AND A WALK BACK IN TIME.I am so happy to have found it, opened with a photo of Donut Dollies while looking at a general VIETNAM topic on Computer. WOW A SURPRISE TO OPEN AND SPEND A WHILE HERE, WILL BE BACK SOON. THANKS SO, SO MUCH FOR KEEPING THE MEMORIES OF


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THE ARMY AND VIETNAM ALIVE! Barry W BRAMAN Ist Signal Brigade Phu Lam DEC 67-68 AND DECEMBER 1968-1969.

Date October 3, 2010 Name Don DeLap Email [email protected]

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City Alexandria State Virginia Country USA

Comments Was in A Co 4/3 11th July1969-1970


Name Terry Allan Email [email protected]

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City St Augustine State Florida Country USA God Bless It!

Comments Spent a little time in the Americal from October 1968 to June 1970. Been there done that with the 26th Engineers all over the whole AO.


Name Kenneth Fortson Email [email protected]

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City Atlanta State GA Country USA

Comments Woke up again this morning around 3:00 am. Couldn't sleep. Decided to visit the site again.




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Name Jeff Kendall Email [email protected]

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City Lawton State OK Country

Comments With A Co,4/3rd 1969, nickname "Dusty"


Name Jeff Kendall Email [email protected]

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City Lawton State OK Country

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Date August 26, 2010 Name Fred Kramer Email [email protected]

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City Saint Charles State Mo Country Saint Charles

Comments was in Chu Lai May 1970 to Feb 1971 ETS From Chu Lai

Date August 26, 2010 Name Steve Craig

Wentling Email [email protected]

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City Milford

Comments Served with C company 4/3 from 9 Jan 1968 - 9 Jan 1969 as a 11B. A year that changed my life forever. Stayed in





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after and changed to ASA until 1976, then went to flight school flew the best aircraft ever HUEY, retired as CW3 in 1988. I miss it. WELOCOME HOME boys ya done good and by the way we did WIN. WHhhooo YAhooo !!!

Date August 23, 2010 Name Roland Groleau Email [email protected]

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Date August 21, 2010 Name Milton Bryanr (Call

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City Hesperia State CA Country

Comments Thanks to 1/1 cav who pulled my recon team (Recon 2) E Co 1/11 Recon 1/5 Inf, out on QL9 on 3/18/71, Lam Son 719. Fought in area until 3/23/71 with 1/1, 23 ID. We lost a lot of good men and no support from Arty..



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Date July 15, 2010 Name LEN ZALESKI Email

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City BRAIDWOOD State IL Country USA

Comments 3RD PLT 3RD SQUAD SERVED JUNE 68-69

Date July 9, 2010 Name John J. Murphy Email [email protected]

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City Cherry Hill State NJ Country USA

Comments I was Co. of A Co. after Ken Hendricks got burned. How do I join your site?

Date July 7, 2010 Name Jim Van Hoveln Email [email protected]

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City Momence State Illinois Country U.S.A.

Comments September 1969-1970 Charlie Company 4/3 11th LIB, 1st Platoon. God Bless All

Date July 2, 2010 Name henry r goedel Email [email protected]

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City delhi State ny Country usa

Comments wonderful site. God bless you all Hank Goedel A/120 11 lib 68-69 brothers always




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Date June 27, 2010 Name Gary L. Westrick Email [email protected]

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Date June 25, 2010 Name Jack Hulstrom Email [email protected]

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City Portland State Oregon Country USA

Comments SJH Sept 70 till they turned it over to the ARVNs in 71. finished tour on LZ snoopy. arty 6/11. Your site is Awesome...best I have visited so far.

Date June 14, 2010 Name Robert K Turner Email [email protected]

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Comments I was over there in 67-68 and have a good friend that was with this outfit, but can't remember what company he was in. His name was Barry Chamblin. Is there any way you could check out this name with the rosters to see if he could be found. Thank You Sgt. Robert K Turner 5th Special Forces




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Date June 13, 2010 Name Tom Sampson Email [email protected]

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City Lansing State Michigan Country U.S.A.

Comments Great site! I'm remembering my DEROS date of 40 years ago today. I served as an RTO for 1st platoon leader then for company commander. I was in the bush the night we got mortared (21 Sept '69. After 7 months in the bush I got a job in Duc Pho as Alpha Co. clerk. I was in country from June 1969 - June 1970. I did a return trip to 'Nam in July 1995. Went over the same way I went the first time, alone! Couldn't put a price on the value of the return trip. I remember many of the names from the guest book. Stay well & welcome home!


Date June 10, 2010 Name Richard Areaux

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Comments I served 70/71, Started my tour with 11th Cav (CuChi/Xuan Loc) then shipped



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north in Feb. 71 during troop reductions, assigned to A Co. 3rd platoon 4/3 11th 198th 23 Inf. Div. just in time for Lam Son 719. Doc Burnes contacted me some time back and gave me a recap of what he has learned of 3rd platoon. God bless all. If anyone has any news of Lt. Montgomery please E-mail me, thanks Frenchy

Date June 10, 2010 Name STEVE HOPKINS Email

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City TULSA State OKLA Country TULSA

Comments SERVED 71ST AHC IN LAM SON 719. IT WAS A HONOR TO HAUL YOU BOYS AROUND. GOT PRETTY HOT IN LAOS.MAY GOD BLESS. SP/5 STEVE HOPKINS

Date June 8, 2010 Name Paula Noonan

Quindlen Email [email protected]

Comments I served with the 27th Surg, May 70 to May 71. No one come home from a war un-


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wounded. I am proud of my service in Vietnam and want to welcome home all of my brothers and sisters

Date June 7, 2010 Name John W. Nelson Email [email protected]

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City Erie State PA Country USA

Comments I served with A Co. 4th Bat. 3rd Inf. from 1966 to September 1967 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. I was in the weapons squad, M-60 under Sgt. Larry Hinahosa (retired) and Sgt. Arbriol. I left Schofield on August 28, 1967 having served my two year commitment to our country. I got to come home while my buddies ended up going to Vietnam in December of that year (something that has played on my mind for years). Although I did not serve in Vietnam (by the luck of the draw) I have always felt a close kindred to Company A and all the fine men


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that I trained with that did serve there. I am proud of my service to our country, my service in Company A, and even more proud to be associated with in some small way, all of you. I was happy to have found this wonderful website dedicated to what I consider a group of real Americans heroes. Thank you.

Date June 6, 2010 Name "Larry" Young

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City Raleigh State NC Country USA

Comments Another Donut Dolly here. I served with the Americal Feb, 69-Aug, 69. Thanks for showing us girls then and now that our mission---to add a touch of home in that combat zone--did make a positive difference then and now. You protected us on the ground and in the air, and we were honored to wear the Southern Cross on our uniforms too. You will


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always be in our hearts and our memories as our brothers. So many memories of Duc Pho, San Juan Hill...all the LZs and firebases in those remote places. I treasure my "Old Guard" pin that was given to me in the field. Thanks too for the special welcome in JAX at the Americal Reunion in 2008.

Date June 4, 2010 Name chris walker Email [email protected]

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Comments I was a sniper w/ e 1-20 in 1970-71, found your site while searching for my old AO maps. you have a #$@%! good site!!!! Respectfully, Chris Walker.

Date May 22, 2010 Name Thomas J

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City Parker State Colorado Country USA

Comments Spec 5, Operating Room Tech, 27th Surgical Hospital, Chu Lai, Vietnam. 1070-1971



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Date May 11, 2010 Name clint deacon Email [email protected]

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City los angeles State calif Country USA

Comments WIA April 1970 rice bowl charley company 4/3

Date May 7, 2010 Name lindsey stringfellow

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Comments What a fantastic site. Thanks so much for the hard work. I was a Donut Dolly in 66-67 and have emailed this site to many people. Especially appreciate your recognition of the ARC "girls" who to this day see you in their mind's eye with so much love and affection. God bless you and your families. We were honored to be there in a small way with and for you. I was in Da Nang and at Long Binh--love Lindsey

Date April 21, 2010 Name Christi Irwin

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City Laurel State Ms Country USA

Disabled Vietnam Veteran, I had the privilege to meet Bruce Flaherty. He was in Nam with my father, I got to meet lots of these guys, they will forever be imprinted in my heart. Love the site, brothers should never lose touch.

Date April 4, 2010 Name Michael P. Gracey Email [email protected]

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City Woodstock State Illinois Country USA

Comments Ist Plt. Alpha Co. Hawaii 1966-1967

Date March 14, 2010 Name Richard Wrona Email [email protected]

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Comments Thanks for your time to do this site CO E 1/46

Date March 4, 2010 Name Jim "Wildman"

Linton Email [email protected]

Comments A lot of heart put into this site. Only the been there can truly understand.





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Thanks!!! LZ Bayonet 1969-1970.

Date February 21, 2010 Name Larry Norlander Email [email protected]

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City Cypress State CA Country USA

Comments I served with Alpha co. 4/3 70-71. Reading the names of US KIA is always hard. Excellent website. Thank you.

Date February 3, 2010 Name John A. Mayfield Email [email protected]

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Comments A great webpage. Job well done.

Date January 30, 2010 Name Tom Claxton Email [email protected]

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City Pittsfield State IL Country USA

Comments I was with commo on LZ SJH from April 10th to December 22nd, 1969. I spent my last time in country at Duc Pho. You will remember me as "Pointer Forward" God bless all of you. Tom



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Date January 29, 2010 Name Robert Wiggins Email [email protected]

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City Tallahassee State FL Country USA

Comments Former Cobra pilot with F Troop 8th Cavalry, "Blueghost 26", Mar '69 - Mar '70. Got down your way (Duc Pho) several times that year though I do not recall the specific units I flew cover/air support for. We spent 95% of our time with the 1/1 Cav, 196th & 198th LIBs. I enjoy your site.

Date January 26, 2010 Name Don "SGT Snuffy"

Smith Email [email protected]

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City Dexter State Maine Country USA

Comments For My fellow Brothers. If you have a child you haven't talked to for years, try to find them. I haven't seen my daughter for 36 years. Kitty Millard got me in touch with her. You have no idea the weight lifted off me, not knowing where she was or how she was doing. Ole Snuffy is in a world of his own now. Seeing the pictures of her and talking to her is something else.



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Thank You Kitty from the bottom of old Snuffy's heart. There is only one Reunion I'm looking forward to now, you guessed it. I'm doing my research now. Snuffy

Date January 9, 2010 Name William R Royer Email [email protected]

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City Fernwood State Idaho Country USA

Comments Was surfing your web looking for maps of AO's I worked in the Nam. I found a good friend I had lost contact with for many years. Sgt Snuffy. Thanks for all the dedication and work on a beautiful web site. SSG Ranger Bill

Date January 8, 2010 Name Scott Thompson Email [email protected]

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City Sartell State Minnesota Country USA

Comments A Co. 2nd Platoon, 4/3 Inf. 1970


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from Nov. 69 to Nov. 1970.


Name Mike Holder Email [email protected]

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City Plano State TX Country USA

Comments I was with E Recon, 1/6 of 198th from 12/68 to 12/69. Good to see that someone is pulling things together before we are all gone. If you hear of a 198thsite, please let me know.


Name gary fitzgibbon Email [email protected]

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City Albuquerque State New Mexico Country USA

Comments 14th CAB / 132nd ASHC April 69 - April 70.


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Comments GREAT GREAT Job with this web site Could not get ( 1 ) set of maps to appear It was the set that included Fire Base Ross or as the army refers to





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it Hill51. by the way I was a FO located at Hill218 we were tha southern most USMC unit operating. I witnessed US Army Truck Convoy when they attempted to re-occupy Fire Base Ross after USMC withdrew from Ross. I witnessed US Army truck get ambushed with command detonations. I predicted ambush minutes before it happened Gunnery Sgt Chase was the commanding NCO of 25 man USMC unit occupying Hill218 with an Integrated observation device Semper Fi ps I also remeber getting US ARMY helicopters when USMC would not fly due to weather. Thanks US Army

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Name Henry (Hank) Vasil


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we were ambushed just north of Lo Boy on a morning mine sweep Nov 10, 1969 from Lz Debbie to the I/II Corp border. I think one or 2 of your guys were sitting next to me on the APC. I was the right rear gunner that took the RPG to my gun shield while firing at the NVA that morning. If any of your guys remember anything of that morning please have them contact me. Thanks and welcome home!\




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Comments Good to see the Donut Dollies signing in. You all made Nam brighter for a lot of grunts. Whenever we got back to San Juan Hill it was good to see you. Thanks for being there and



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Name Joan McKniff Email [email protected]

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City Sarasota State Florida Country United States

Comments Hey, I'm even more excited....yes, I worked w Chris serving 196th before you all left us for Chu Lai! Great to be back with you!


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City Tallahassee State FL Country United States

Comments Like Joan McKniff, I was Donut Dolly, but later -and was with Americal Apr-Oct '69. Some of my best memories of a memorable year were visiting my favorite brigade (11th) and favorite units (4/3 and Scout Dogs). I remained friends with a man in each of those for a number of years, and just developed contact with the daughter of one. I have so many memories of Duc Pho, San Juan Hill, etc. - Thanks for this great site with such a variety of pictures to stir even more memories!




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Name Chris Campbell North


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City Seal Rock State Oregon Country USA

Comments I was a doughnut dollie in Vietnam from June 66 through June 1967, I was stationed in Cu Chi and visited the men of the 196th Inf Bde on a regular basis. It was a disappointment when the 196th left our area for Chu Lai. There is a picture of me standing at the back of one of the planes which carried the men from Tay Ninh/ Cu Chi area to Chu Lai on this website. What a beautiful web site you have created. Thank you to all of the men and wives for the memories! We think of these memories to this day. Fondly and warmest wishes, Chris


Name Joan McKniff

Comments Hi, I just saw your site. I was in a Donut Dollie in


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VN, 66-67. Thanks for all your service and thanks such a beautiful DD section on your site. best wishes, joan


Name Anthony Smith Email [email protected]

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City Copperas Cove State Texas Country

Comments I was 2d Plt Sgt, A,4-3 IN, Oct 70 to Mar 71 when I was reassigned to 11th in Bde. I was Plt Ldr until LT Walker from 4ID replaced me in Dec 70. Moran was my 60 gunner, Joe Lukashewski my RTO. Its funny how names and dates fade with age. Your site brought back memories of Duc Pho, San Juan Hill, Leach Valley, and Khe Sanh. Thanks, I enjoyed the trip although it brought tears to my eyes. "Old Guard". I would appreciate a copy of the A company Alpha roster during the period I was in 4-3. For the memories.



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Name Pete Dempsey Email [email protected]

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City Ghajnsielem State Gozo Country Malta

Comments Happy Veterans Day Brothers May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back? May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand Pete Dempsey

Date November 9, 2009 Name ROB MORRIS Email [email protected]

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City MERIDIAN State MISSISSIPPI Country USA

Comments JUST WANTED TO SAY..WHAT A GREAT SITE.I WAS WITH A 1/20 AMERICAL .DUC PHO.MOS 11B 1970-1971. LETTERS HOME FROM V.N..IS REALLY A GREAT TRIBUTE.THANK YOU ROB MORRIS (MOE)

Date November 9, 2009 Name Dan Brettelle Email [email protected]

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Date November 7, 2009 Name Bill Connolly Email [email protected]

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City Columbia State SC Country

Comments My prayers go out to the KIA and WIA at Ft. Hood Happy Veterans Day everyone !!! I had a great time at Alpha's reunion at Stone Mountain and I and Doc are looking forward to DC next year. You all put in a lot of hard work. Flaherty was correct it DID mean something Bill Connolly aka "cherry" 1970 Hooah !

Date October 27, 2009 Name Trisa Miller

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Comments I have always been proud of my Dad John Miller who was in the Americal Div 3/4 11th from 9/67-9/68. I was born 9 months later. So I am very glad he came back home. He never talked very much about his time there and after reading this site I understand why. It breaks my heart that he went through what he did at the same age as my oldest son is now. The



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reunions have been really a blessing for him and hopefully one of these days I can come with him and meet some of you personally. What I really want to say is Thank You and that all of you are my heroes now also. God Bless you all PROUD DAUGHTER OF A VIETNAM VETERAN JOHN MILLER'S DAUGHTER

Date October 26, 2009 Name Jim Teller Email [email protected]

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City Sioux Falls State South Dakota Country USA

Comments A sincere thank you to all of those who attended the reunion. It would have been incomplete without each of you. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.


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Date October 21, 2009 Name Edward Taylor Email

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City Ogden State Utah Country USA

Comments I was with e troop 1st plt. 1969-1970

Date October 19, 2009 Name Jimmy Jackson Email [email protected]

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City Jonesborough State TN Country US OF A

Comments I have been looking for long time to find my forward fire base San Juan Hill. I served Oct 69-Sept 70 with the 11th Light Infantry Brigade. Thanks for all the hard work. JJ

Date October 17, 2009 Name George Reyes Email [email protected]

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Comments was with A co. 4/3 From 3-aug 68 to 3-aug-69

Date October 1, 2009 Name Tommy F. Acosta Email [email protected]

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City Ft Worth

Comments I was in Alpha, 1/20th, 11th LIB, May'68-May'69. This is a great site. Lots of memories of




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places and times. I was in Dragon, Dottie, Liz, Bronco, Thunder, Charlie Brown, Ryder, Ross, Cork, Ha Thanh Sep'68. Peace and Blessings, Tommy-grunt

Date September 19, 2009 Name sharon thomas Email [email protected]

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City Raymore State Missouri Country Cass

Comments On Sept. 12, 2009 on the front lawn of Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Mo. an event was held IN MEMORY AND COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR IN VIETNAM. Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver started planning this a year ago. there were around 2,500 people that attended among them around 500 Vietnam Veterans from all branches of the service. They received special Recognition Certificates and a Gold Coin made for this special event. They honored 6 that lost their lives, my brother, Larry


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Kilgore was one. They honored those MIA-POW. There were 3 fly overs. Three Volley Salute and Taps. It was a wonderful and special day and to see smiles on all those Vietnam Veterans faces and how they were treated by the crowd...They finally got their WELCOME HOME AND THANK YOU...



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Comments I was in D Co 4/3rd 1970-1971, this site brings back alot of memories of Nam and the guys I got to serve with. I met Jim Teller at the Vets Center and I am proud to have him as a friend.


Name Jim Tidwell Email [email protected]

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City Le Roy State Kansas

Comments Served at Combat Center 69-70. Found this site while feeling nostalgic. Glad I did.



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Name Ken Lord Email [email protected]

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City Williamsport State TN Country USA

Comments CO E Troop, 1st Cav 1970, Bde S4 1970-1971. Great site. Brings back lots of memories.


Name Jim Sweeney Email [email protected]

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City Simpsonville State SC Country USA

Comments I was senior medic with Bravo company 67/68. If anyone has any information on other Bravo brothers drop me a line. Welcome Home to all and God Bless. Jim Ps a beautiful website, I didn't know existed until Jimmy Steadman turned me on to it.

Date September 5, 2009 Name Adam Rogge Email [email protected]

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City Sioux Falls State SD Country USA

Comments I am an Iraqi Freedom Veteran and also a friend of Jim Teller. This site is really good, and I thank Jim for telling me about it.




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Name Al Hake Email [email protected]

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City Montpelier State Ohio Country USA

Comments Served with Alpha 4/3 Went over on the big boat. Was wounded on 5/3/68 Going out on night patrol. Purple Heart. About a year later was medical discharge. Hope to make the 2009 reunion.

Date August 14, 2009 Name jimmy steadman Email [email protected]

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City lakeland State fla Country USA

Comments Served Dec 67 to Jan 69 Alpha Co.1st squad 1st platoon.4/3 Sgt. Squad leader. You guys remember the boat ride from Pearl Harbor to Hell. The three hours waiting to get off an take a truck ride to DUC_PHO I love and miss all of you. B.F.F.B

Date August 9, 2009 Name James Jefferson

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Comments Purple Heart 19 Nov 69 awarded 17 Feb 70 Co A 2d Platoon (Steve Riggs, Cpt Hagen) Sgt E5 on 16 Sept 70 I was




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in HHC on San Juan Hill S3 Clerk for most of my extended tour. Ron Owan (Pineapple) got his purple Heart the same night.


Date August 7, 2009 Name Tom Knadel Email

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City Tea State SD Country USA

Comments Just visiting.. didn't have to be there. Thanks guys.

Date August 2, 2009 Name Jeff Smith Email [email protected]

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City Santa Barbara State CA Country USA

Comments Co A 2d platoon 1969-1970. Purple Heart 1969. With Ronald Dennis when he died 12/24/69. I served as S-3 clerk on San Juan Hill after a few months in the field.

Date July 30, 2009 Name Linn Hoopes Email [email protected]

Comments with Delta 4/3 July '69 -Feb.'70 Hung out around bunker #10 on



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San Juan looking down toward the "Dead Tree NDP" when not in the field.

Date July 24, 2009 Name William H> Lance Email [email protected]

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City Valley State AL Country US

Comments Served with A/4/3 in 1967-68

Date July 23, 2009 Name Edward Taylor bro

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City salt lake State utah Country salt lake

Comments I was with E troop 1st cav 11thlib. Just found this site, I’m getting back a lot of members going through this guest book. I would like too hookup with people that served with me from April 69 to April 70. I remember decarlo, jones, lee, cantu berry, walt martinz, there’s so many more I can't remember. people who served with the grunts we worked



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Date July 13, 2009 Name Gerald A.

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Comments Jim: Thanks for sharing this website with me. It is an excellent website. It brought back memories. Jerry Richardson (from the Minisink Hotel) 71st Combat Assault Company (Rattlers)

Date July 10, 2009 Name Avery Austin Email [email protected]

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City Pekin State IL Country United States

Comments I Served in 1969 with the 176 AHC that supported you. I was wounded while landing at LZ Minuteman

Date July 1, 2009 Name The Stunning One Email [email protected]

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Comments U.D. - The site is absolutely Beautiful! I Love You! Talk to you soon! Your Niece from Connecticut




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Date June 28, 2009 Name John Randall

Young Email [email protected]

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City Eunice State Louisiana Country

Comments A4/3 Weapons (4th)Platoon FDC & Squad Leader Schofield Barracks 1966-1967 Viet Nam 1967-1968

Date June 23, 2009 Name Tommy F. Acosta Email [email protected]

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City Ft Worth State TX Country USA

Comments I was with Alpha, 1/20 in '68-'69. I saw a lot of good Nam brothers at the Reno reunion because of Kitty. She is God sent to all the vets. Thanks for the page on Kitty. That was great and your site is cool. Peace and Blessings, Tommy-grunt

Date June 21, 2009 Name CRAIG LLOYD Email [email protected]

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City chicago State ill. Country U.S.

Comments SERVED IN CO.A 4/3 FROM OCT.67 THRU DEC.68. WAS RTO IN 4TH PLT. THE WHOLE YEAR I SERVED. I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM ANYONE FOR SOMETIME AND WOULD LIKE ANYONE WHO READS THIS




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FROM A CO. TO E-MAIL ME. WE WENT THRU #$@%! AND IT WOULD BE NICE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE. NOW RETIRED AND BEEN THINKING ABOUT OUR YEAR TOGETHER. NICE WEB SITE THANKS FOR ALL THE DETAILS.

Date June 15, 2009 Name lee asadoorian,

ltcol, usmc ret. Email [email protected]

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City raleigh State nc Country usa

Comments Thank you for a great web site. I served from Oct. 68 thru Sep 69 and served as a Plat Ldr in C/4/3 from Oct 68 - Apr 69. Then I went to HHC and then A/4/3 as Plat Ldr and CO in Aug and Sep 69.

Date June 15, 2009 Name lee asadoorian,

ltcol, usmc ret. Email [email protected]

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City raleigh State nc Country usa

Comments Thank you for a great web site. I was a plat ldr in C/4/3 from oct 68-apr 69, then went to HHC and finally to A/4/3 as plat ldr



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and co from aug-sep 69.

Date June 14, 2009 Name Nolan Tracy Email [email protected]

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City Powder Springs State GA Country United States

Comments Delta Co 1970-71 E Co Recon 1971

Date June 14, 2009 Name Nolan Tracy Email [email protected]

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City Powder Springs State GA Country United States

Comments Delta Co 1971-72 E Co Recon 1972

Date May 30, 2009 Name Sharon Thomas Email [email protected]

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City Raymore State Missouri Country Cass

Comments Just wanted to let you know my e-mail address is [email protected] NOT .com.. sorry I was asking about my brother, Larry W. KIlgore..in previous message...

Date May 25, 2009 Name Bruce Flaherty Email [email protected]

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City Flushing State NY

Comments Not Forgotten! Flags Flown In Honor Of Our Fallen Brothers. 4th Battalion 3rd Infantry 11th LIB Americal Division





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Alpha Company: Bobby West-KIA 1/21/68 35E-L10--Douglas Meredith McNabb-KIA 02/23/68 40E-L77 David Leonard Skumurski-KIA 04/03/68 47E-L56--Gene K. Ross-KIA 04/04/68 48E-L09 Casimiro Rodriguez Jr.-KIA 04/19/68 51E-L01--Eric Ficklin-KIA 04/25/68 52E-L05 James Wood Grant-KIA 05/7/68 56E-L24--Robert Crawford Ransom-KIA 05/11/68 58E-L25 Willie James McClain Jr.-KIA 05/20/68 64E-L07--Newton Morgan Gray Jr.-KIA 05/20/68 64E-L05 Joseph Richard Daigneault-KIA 05/2068 64E-L03--John Davis Larry Jr.-KIA 05/20/68 64E-L06 Richard Henry Junk-KIA 0/20/68 64E-L05--Michael John Swieczkowski-KIA 05/20/68 64E-L09

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Date May 24, 2009 Name Leandro Navarro

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City Arlington State TX Country Tarrant

Comments Welcome home to all that service with the Americal D co. 1/6 198th Americal Sept 68-May 69

Date May 22, 2009 Name Sharon Thomas Email [email protected]

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City Raymore State Mo Country Cass

Comments My brother,Larry Kilgore was killed Oct.20,1970..he was being taken out from a dust off, two helicopter collided and all on his were killed. He was with C Co. 4/3rd 11th LIB. they named the area in his honor along with Alexander Campbell that had been hurt with him and also was on the helicopter. If anyone knew and served with my brother please contact me.

Date May 19, 2009 Name Daniel H. Thomas Email [email protected]

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Comments I served with bravo co. 1st. battl. 7th marine regiment on hill 35 , some call it L.Z. Paradise, but




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it is well known as Brumagen Hill. I served with our C.A.P. unit in the ville of phuoch Thien I will be going back over there this coming June 23, 09 The best of regards to all our fellow warriors , both Army , Marine Corps. And U.S. Navy personnel and Air Force, That ever darkened the trail in the jungles, rice paddies Sand dunes, valleys, hill tops and hillsides of Vietnam . May Our Mighty Lord Bless and keep each and every one. A Men.

Date May 16, 2009 Name Michael D. Burnes Email [email protected]

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City Conroe State Texal Country U.S.

Comments I was a medic with 3rd Plt. A Co. 4/3 11th/198th Bde's 23rd Inf. Div. ( AMERICAL ) from March through October 1971.

Date May 16, 2009 Name Michael D. Burnes

Comments Hi to all the guys that are still with


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us. Hope that all is well with all of you. Anyone wishing to contact me it is okay.

Date May 15, 2009 Name Larry Hester Email [email protected]

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City Bradenton State Florida Country USA

Comments San Juan Hill-Charley Co. 4/3 Bde. Americal June 70/May 71 Spent 6 months w/ 2nd Platoon in the field. Then went to Duc pho as commo chief.(got over). SSgt. Reeves took my place in 2nd. plt. Sgt. Hester 11B

Date May 5, 2009 Name ron baum Email [email protected]

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City columus State ohio Country usa

Comments served with 176th assault helicopter co, chu lai from Aug 1968 to mar 1970, this is a very nice site, good luck to all who served in americal AO

Date May 5, 2009 Name Bruce Flaherty Email [email protected]

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to mow the lawn did you. Bruce


Date April 30, 2009 Name william f. faulkner Email [email protected]

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Comments HI GUYS I JUST WANTED TO SAY TO ALL YOU GUYS. MY NAME IS BILL FAULKNER I WAS WITH H H C 4/3 IN SCHOFIELD IN 1966 TO THE END OF 1967. I WAS E.T.S OUT WHEN YOU GUYS WERE GOING TO VIETNAM. GREAT SITE GOOD LUCK TO ALL VINDICIAE CONTRA TYRANNOS


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City Queen Creek State Arizona Country

Comments was with 4/3 at schofield in 1966 to the end of 1967 and miss the trip over to vietnam. good luck to all well come home,

Date April 22, 2009 Name Mike Gruca Email [email protected]

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City Mt. Carmel State IL Country

Comments Thank You Miss Kitty Co. B 4/3, 11th. Hit 15 Aug 69 Welcome Home Brothers Great website ...Helped fill in allot of holes in my life.

Date April 6, 2009 Name Mike Kendzejeski Email [email protected]

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City Baltimore State Maryland Country USA

Comments Wow. Never thought I would see the pictures after 40 years. Great site. Was assigned to LZ Thunder/Debbie in May of '69

Date March 11, 2009 Name Jim Depew RTO Email [email protected]

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9103 Red Cedar Ln

City West Chester State Oh Country USA

Comments From the 4/3 Bravo Co. 11 Brigate, 3rd. platoon from 1969 - 1970





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Date March 7, 2009 Name Jonathan Blanton Email [email protected]

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City Charlotte State NC Country USA

Comments Great web site; I'm always glad to see more Vietnam material, and yours is great. I was in F Troop 17th Cavalry, in 1968-69, at LZ Baldy, Hawk Hill, and the whole general Americal AO. I remember the 11th. Welcome home.

Date February 21, 2009 Name J. DOUGLAS

BUTLER Email [email protected]

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City OMAHA State NE Country USA

Comments LOVE THE SITE, COMPANY B, 1970-1071

Date February 20, 2009 Name David Meffert Email [email protected]

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City Los Angeles State CA Country United States

Comments Didn't serve in Vietnam, lost one cousin and three friends. But I always supported our men and women. Thanks for sharing...

Date February 20, 2009 Name JAMES (JIMMY)

TIDWELL

Comments MY NAME IS JAMES TIDWELL (JIMMY). i WAS




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315 CORBETT MILL RD

City BISHOPVILLE State SC Country USA

WITH RECON AT THE ROCKPILE. I WAS WOUNDED IN AN AMBUSH ON FEB. 16, 1971 ON OR NEAR THE ROCKPILE. DUSTOFF TO 18TH SUR. AT QUANG TRI. LATER TO USS SANCTUARY AND FROM THERE TO WALTER REED. CO E 4/3 11TH INF 23RD INF DIV.FROM AUG 70 TO MAR 71.

Date February 17, 2009 Name Charley

Finkbeiner Email [email protected]

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City Summerville State SC Country USA

Comments this is a nice site you've put together. congratulations. good job!

Date February 15, 2009 Name Conrad Geibel Email [email protected]

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City Butler State PA Country USA

Comments E-X-E-C-E-L-L-E-N-T Served north of you guys with B/1/52, 198th LIB, LZ Stinson. Thanks for everyone's effort to research, assemble, do




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#$@%! and share your history with the Americal Division in Vietnam.

Date February 14, 2009 Name Jim Sargent Email [email protected]

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City Gilbert State PA Country U.S.A.

Comments Thank you Mo! I would not have known about this if I hadn't received a call from Dave Marino. Thanks again Mo. Sarge

Date February 11, 2009 Name Jim Linn Email [email protected]

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City Ashburn State Va Country US

Comments 2nd Platoon Leader, Co D, 4/3 Dec 67/May68- served with Cpt Gonzales and some great guys. 1/52nd,Platoon Leader then S-3 Air, Jun-Dec 68 Just now sharing experiences, would like to reconnect. GREAT SITE

Date February 9, 2009 Name Bill Schneider Email [email protected]

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City Bulltown State Missouru Country US of A

Comments Thanks to Snuffy for sending me this excellent site, Went over with 1/46th Inf 198th LIB, 1967 just started looking at this wonderful Site. Thanks Bill




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Date January 29, 2009 Name martin r massey

(marty) Email [email protected]

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City acton State ind Country marion

Comments thank you miss kitty for getting me here. I have been looking for joe turner for almost two years. had a good talk with him. miss all you brothers. hope to get pictures and other info to all as soon as i get it all together

Date January 19, 2009 Name Tammy Young Email [email protected]

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City Placerville State CA Country USA

Comments Thank you for all the info in these pages and the photos that put us right there where you all were and some of our loved ones were left. My brother Roland Troyano was KIA 2/7/71. Kitty made contact with my family just recently and I look forward to hearing from others who shared time with my brother. Thank you all for your service and your continued compassion.



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Date January 16, 2009 Name William Danial

Stimson Email [email protected]

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City Sacramento State United States Country

Comments I am a veitnam vet. I've been through a lot in nam. I am still looking for a friend of mine name 'Rocky' If you know of him please email me thanks .

Date January 6, 2009 Name Bobby Yates Email [email protected]

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City aztec State nm Country us

Comments Steve i was also on lz san juan from 69-70 and was so impressed with your trip and seeing lz san juan again, thank youfor that. your friend from viet nam bob yates


Name riley b swain Email [email protected]

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City Huntington State Indiana Country u. s. a.

Comments commo chief of d company first 6 months


Name Larry C. Olsen Email [email protected]

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Comments Great Pictures! I was with "B" company in 1969 and also spent several months around and on





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City Jasper State Oregon Country Lane

San Juan Hill. Thanks for posting the pictures.

Date December 25, 2008 Name William Frank

Johnson Email [email protected]

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City Smyrna State TN Country United States

Comments Enjoyed these pictures.Was there on San Jaun Hill 1968-69 with Bravo 4/3 Americal Div as an Infantry Grunt.

Date December 23, 2008 Name Joe Marquez Email [email protected]

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City Greenville State SC Country USA

Comments I would like to thank the men of the 4/3rd, past and present for their kind reception of my wife and I during the reactivation of the Battalion on Dec. 18.'08, My brother would have been proud to know that his Unit again has a place in the Army. I wish all who read this note a blessed Christmas season, and a New Year full of purpose and hope. Best wishes from a former Grunt to others



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like my brother, a brave young man, Julian Ernest Marquez A/4/3 11th LIB KIA 15 Feb. '71


Name Doug Email [email protected]

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City Lenexa State KS Country USA

Comments Great website! Always looking for more information on the man I am named after, Douglas Lee Horn, KIA 14 Feb, 1971. Hoping that someone might be able to locate any pictures of him from when he was in-country as well. I carry his name with great pride and honor. Thank all of the soldiers and Vets for their service!


Name Bill Connolly Email [email protected]

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City Columbia State SC Country

Comments I was with 1st Platoon a short time Fall 71; FSB San Juan Hill + LZ Bronco - I was wounded 11/24/70. Was with David Bryan KIA 11/24/70. I have hooked up with Doc Smith.



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This is a great website


Date December 10, 2008 Name Joe Marquez Email [email protected]

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City Greenville State SC Country USA

Comments Julian Ernest Marquez was my kid brother. I am proud of his service to our country. KIA 15 February 1971, the Rockpile, RVN He could do no more.

Date December 9, 2008 Name Dick Arnold Email [email protected]

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State

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Comments I helped Don Smith with your KIAs as I am involved with the overall KIA project The Coffelt Database. This is a GREAT site and I hope it does well! Dick A,1/35th 1967-68

Date December 8, 2008 Name Mike O'Connor Email [email protected]

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City San Pedro State CA Country USA

Comments Chuck: This is Mike. I was verifying your site URL for the 4/3 History. I'll be sending you what




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hope is the final cut tonight.

Date December 3, 2008 Name Bob McGowan Email [email protected]

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City Ocala State Florida Country

Comments How do I post pictures on the website? Also, who took the picture of George Yoshonis and Glen Wright?

Date November 29, 2008 Name Tonya

(Hitchcock)Sidwell Email [email protected]

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City Chillicothe State Illinois Country USA

Comments I believe that this website has been so great for my dad. I am 38 years old and just now, my father is talking about his time in war. Since he has told me about this website, I have learned so much about my dad. We are so fortunate to have him in our lives. I have shown my daughters (ages 5 and 10) the pictures on this site, and they are so proud of their papa. Thanks to all for this gift. Sincerely, Mike Hitchcock's Proud Daughter



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Name Barrie Town, Col. Ret.


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City Monument State Colorado Country US

Comments I was LT Town, 1st Platoon Co. A 4/3 from Feb. 71 until I got out the hospital in Sep. After Sep, I was the Battalion S-1 and helped close down the "Old Guard". I have pictures and things from my year in 4/3. Just found this site GREAT. Barrie


Name Bob Callahan Email [email protected]

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City Baltimore State MD Country USA

Comments At one time or another in 1968-1969 I commanded A Co., D Co., and E Co.

Date November 22, 2008 Name Martha Havens Email [email protected]

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Comcast

City Spokane State Wa Country Spokane

Comments Fantastic web site. Will return often


Name Tammy

Comments Uncle David and Aunt Kathy - I just wanted to say




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City Prospect State CT Country USA

how proud I am of all the work you have put into this incredible website. I just finished reading the letters from the kids and everyone of them touched my heart - I still have tears in my eyes. Every veteran deserves such recognition and this website does just that. I want to thank you and each and every veteran that visits this site for all you have done for us. I love you and will talk to you soon. Your "Stunning" Niece, Tammy Marino ;)


Name Don Beaven Email [email protected]

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City Uniontown State Kentucky Country USA

Comments I was with the Americal for a short period. I was at the rice bowl on April 3, 1970 and was injured and air lifted out after an explosion while on patrol on April 7, 1970.This was a squad patrol land I was injured around 10:20 in the morning. There were three or four others who



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were pulled out with me.


Name Jim Leysen Email [email protected]

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City Alpharetta State Ga Country

Comments A co 4/3 11LIB 1967-1968 Co. RTO (ALPHA 6 GULF) Cpt. Hendrix, C.O. and best friend

Date November 16, 2008 Name Ken Lord Email [email protected]

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www.lordandassociates.com

City Williamsport State TN Country

Comments Great site. Thanks to all for outstanding work. I was CO E Trp 11th and then Bde S4 11th 70-71. Supported San Juan Hill until Lam Son then during Lam Son. Went back to VN 2007. The photos of San Juan hill in 2008 are wonderful. Wasn’t able to get to the 11th Bde AO on return trip.


Name Mike White Email [email protected]

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City Pointe Aux Pins State Michigan

Comments I was a platoon sgt. for Co. A July Dec 1969. I can't remember which platoon. We always manned the bunkers on the West end of




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Country Mackinac

San Juan Hill. I recall seeing a Huey shot down by a 51 cal. Watched B52 airstrikes off on the horizon West. I spotted sappers sneaking up the hill once and we did the number on them. Captured one alive the next day with a mangled foot. My machine gunner got him I think. I could go on but will stop.

Date November 9, 2008 Name Eppa Wimbish Email [email protected]

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City Aylett State Va. Country USA

Comments E company 4.2 Squad leader. On SJH 69-70


Name Elaine Genest Email

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City New Smyrna Beach

State FL Country USA

Comments Hi Dave - Tammy and I are looking at your website! What I have seen so far is beautiful! When I go home I am going to look at it with Andy. We will send you another note after we


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have viewed the whole site. Love you, Sis xoxo

Date November 4, 2008 Name mike hitchcock Email [email protected]

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City Lewistown State IL Country USA

Comments David I want to thank everyone that has helped put this site together and not to forget Miss Kitty!! I have not talked much about Nam in 38 years and have since talked some of the guys, that watched each others back including mine. I came home , because of them and will never forget. A little difficult at first to talk to them ,but after hanging up with each one , I wanted to call them back and just say I will never forget them and we all will always be brothers. I came home in the spring of 1971 after the battle Lam Son 719 .I found out a couple weeks ago that Vernon Hart was killed several


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months after I came home and what I have found out there is no family to call. We were in an ambush on the rock pile Lam Son 719 --- several guys lost their lives there , Vernon was beside me laying down machine gun fire as I called in fire suport. He was one of the first guys I remember to charge ahead to help secure the perimeter beside me. I just cannot let this guy fade away without someone in his family, if there is any, to know about

Date November 3, 2008 Name Ed Barr Email [email protected]

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City St. George State Utah Country USA

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Date November 3, 2008 Name Rick Cheshire Email [email protected]

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City North Port State Fl. Country Sarasota

Comments A/4/3 67-68


Name John M Miller Email [email protected]

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City Rushville State In Country USA

Comments Served with Alpha Company 67-68

Date October 22, 2008 Name H L Burch Email [email protected]

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City Middleburg State Florida Country

Comments Miss Kitty Strikes again, "70 to "71 Americal 4/3 4Th platoon. With Mike Hitchcock. This is a great sight. Thanks.

Date October 21, 2008 Name John Hackworth Email [email protected]

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City Denver State CO Country USA

Comments I was the medic with 1st platoon on March 29 1970 when Bill Ackerman was shot. It was my first day in the bush. A squad, myself included, was going down to a stream to fill





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canteens when we were ambushed. I was also at the rice bowl in April the day of the big booby trap. I have the letters I sent home to my parents and girl friend, but I have not looked at them. I am afraid to. I also have a few photos of the medics hooch at Bronco and one or two of the inside of the aid station on San Juan Hill. {P} Do you have any idea when the sit reps for 1970 might be up? I would like to fill in my blank spots, and maybe even hook up with someone from the days. Thank you brothers for a wonderful site, and "Welcome Home" "Doc" Hackworth

Date October 18, 2008 Name Harlan D. White Email [email protected]

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3615sw.38th terr.

City Topeka State Kansas Country

Comments I'm Whitey I was with A Co.in 70-71. Have pictures. What's up? Whitey


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Date October 18, 2008 Name Jim Quirk Email [email protected]

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www.mccolly.com/jimquirk

City Crown Point State Indiana Country USA

Comments Nice job Marino and Teller. I have some pictures of VN and the Americal Reunion of the A company guys. I will try to scan and send them to this website. Hope to make it the the 2009 Americal Reunion. Jim Quirk A co. 1st Platoon May 1968 to May 1969. Old Guard

Date October 17, 2008 Name Jim Quirk Email [email protected]

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www.mccolly.com/jimquirk

City Crown Point State Indiana Country USA

Comments Great job on the website Dave. I have some pictures from VN and some pictures from Americal reunions to send to you. I have to scan some so we will see how it goes. I am looking for Dennis Fitzgerald Sgt. 1st Platoon and Donny Bateman Point Man 1st Platoon. Thank you and Welcome Home. Hope to see you guys at the next Americal



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Reunion. Jim Quirk Old Guard

Date October 17, 2008 Name Ronnie Welch Email [email protected]

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City Burton State Michigan Country USA

Comments Just found website. Good job.


Date October 10, 2008 Name Jim Teller Email [email protected]

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City Sioux Falls State SD Country Usa

Comments David has done an excellent job of setting up this web site. I encourage all my brothers from Alpha Company to contribute and to help David build the site even larger. Welcome home and God bless.

Date October 9, 2008 Name Gene Tatum AKA

Goose Email [email protected]

Comments Great web site a brother I served with told me about it. I was in the first platoon first




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comcast

City Kennesaw State Georgia Country Cobb

squard of A 4/3 from 1967 to December of 1968. We trained for eight months at Schofield Hawaii great training. December 1967 the whole Division left for Vietnam by ship the USS Gordon. I could say alot more. Welcome Home to all my brothers and God bless you all. Goose

Date October 7, 2008 Name mike hitchcock Email [email protected]

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City lewistown State IL Country Fulton

Comments Miss Kitty has brought me here VietNam 1970--- spring 1971 Alpha company 4th platoon sargent

Date October 7, 2008 Name Tammy Berberat Email [email protected]

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City Prospect State CT Country USA

Comments Uncle David - I am VERY impressed with all your efforts on a job WELL done with your website. I have tears in my eyes! I wanted to note to you - did you know you could "tag" the photo's with



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peoples names so when you move your cursor over them, their name pops up - like in the group photo? Is that you with the dog tag to the right of the photo? I love you and can't wait until we can all get together. Please stay safe and be well. Talk to you soon. Your "Stunning Niece" Tammy xoxo

Date October 6, 2008 Name Nicole Gonzalez Email [email protected]

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City

State CA Country USA

Comments I love the site! I never knew my Uncle Macario Banda, but I am proud of him. Thank you for serving our country.

Date October 6, 2008 Name Nicole Gonzalez Email [email protected]

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City

State CA Country USA

Comments I haven’t taken a look at the site in a while. I am glad to see more stuff added. Thank you to all that served. I never knew my uncle (Macario Banda), but am proud of him!



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Name Tom Skiens Email [email protected]

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http://www.buffgrunt.com

City John Day State Oregon Country US

Comments I am proud of your site. You got; a 1/52 Snuffy, an old Delta grunt, pic's of me, dogs, choppers and of course Miss Kitty. You done good folks and I suspect there is more where that came from. Excellent. Foxtrot


Name Don Smith Email [email protected]

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City Dexter State Maine Country USA

Comments Found your website - looking good brother SGT Snuffy


Name Mike Hill Email [email protected]

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City Mt. Carmel State IL Country Wabash

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Date September 24, 2008 Name David Marino Email [email protected]

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www.americal4ofthe3.com

Comments Lost all Guestbook Information due to computer error. Please feel free to


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City Bowdon State Georgia Country USA

log to re-enter your comments. Thank You David Marino

Date August 22, 2008 Name Nicole Gonzalez

(Banda) Email [email protected]

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City

State Texas Country USA

Comments My uncle Macario Banda was killed in Vietnam. Any info anyone has about him would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for what you have shared with me and my family and for this site, David!

Date August 22, 2008 Name David Marino Email [email protected]

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City Bowdon State Georgia Country USA

Comments This web site was constructed for all who served with 2nd platoon A Company 4/3 11th Light Infantry Brigade Americal Division. We will post information received from members. Please e-mail me at [email protected]



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