can't believe it was all more than 40 yrs. Thanks a bunch Calvin Whistin.....E-Mail calvin715@msn.com. She was 3 years old when he return to the states. 2/28 was out manned and out gunned. Glad you made it back! At the Norma Dan Motel. Now nearing the end of my time , I know I'm not going to heaven for the things I've done. Bill ford. Dave ... every return to this gallery is like going home again in a sense. About the 113th Wing. I will love and miss him, until we meet again. Years. I am in the process of writing a book about Don Holleder, and the Battle of Ong Thanh is obviously an important part. Howard Akins 2212 Chamberlain Ave Chattanooga Tn 37404 scrapmaster_p@comcast.net THANKS!!!! The men that I remember are Bosley from Chicago Cookie, Gordon, Mesina from California are some. Also as someone has stated both the St nd battalions of the nd Infantry Regiment holds an annual reunion in Pigeon Forge TN every year in late May. An excellent graphic document. It goes into "Operations" during the month, talks about artillery and air support and contains a "sequential listing of significant events". He was the senior special forces advisor to a strike force and was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for his heroic actions. And each name a fallen. Sgt. 2/2 mech headquarters '66-67 sept. Commo sect. Bob. Many of us suffer in silence for most of our lives and the truth does set us free. I do remember johnny spivey a great guy.and ashline as well .we went through a year of hell together . Order stack all that tile . Great gallery. Our nation turned it's back on the finest men of our generation. All I know is that he was awarded the Purple Heart. First Sgt. We used to sneak down and use your showers when you were in the field. I was a lab tech in Lai Khe, 121st Signal Bn from February 69 to Feb. 70. I met Lt. Geist who became successful on TV. He came from Red Hook, in Brooklyn, his brother was a priest. Lemon, ? I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WAS WITH A CO 3/12TH 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION FROM AUG 1967-SEPT 1968. i mis him alot. My dear friend, Austin Feld, remembers Ken Johnson. I am curious if there is any truth to this story. Thanks for alerting me to this tragedy; it speaks volumes for young guys caught in a meat grinder BUT determined to survive and bring out their buddies. I called Doc-Bandido. V!.. I want to say that I was lucky to have spivey and ashline with me that night. I was on listening post stair strip bandit hill. His name was James H. Taylor(DOB 9/12/45 & DEATH 6/18/87). The two I walked upon were rounded at tops looked like loaves of bread .they had tall arch doors and were sitting on clay circle. Basically after quick reading the English portion. if you knew anybody in 1/18 c com and you want to talk to them please email me. He pssed away in 96, when I was 16. Rip, to dave berry: the batte at ong tranh was a disaster! If anyone has anything to share, it would be greatly appreciated. Proudly served in 41st Scout Dog Platoon July 67-Feb 68; then volunteered for and served on Team Wildcat 2, F Co./52nd Inf. I have his picture , if someone know him, plz contact me! Boys were pumping token coins in as fast as possible. I always got along with quarter cav. (Doc berry) happy new year. I was in the Mekong Delta in '67 with the 9th Infantry Division doing day and night patrols with the Riverine Unit boats. I noticed your tracks had no armor, I thought we all had that. After killing a few scorpions came out to find out what was going on. Our soldiers were never thanked enough for their service in this war. We went forward and nothing. I thought this ain't so bad. KIA on 04-11-66. an all of 1968. god bless all you guys glad you made it home. Can contact him 414-416-4443. Welcome Home. Him and I were drafted together in Phoenix, Arizona. It was an experience I'll never forget. But want to know if anyone served with him or knew him: Hi Dave my name is Lori Chamberlain I'm trying to find any photos or anything on my daddy PFC john Alan Chamberlain he was in the vet nam war .and was at camp Pendleton in boot camp.he was in the marines. Do you have any information or pictures? bobby ward in vietnam. He was born in 1939 and grew up in NC near Fort Bragg. I found another record that showed that he died on that same day in Guyana. I spent my time at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, VA. Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Program. He's experiencing health problems and have no idea his MOS. He was born in Carthage, Mississippi but attended schools in Terry, Mississippi. Sorry, I did. At Loc Ninh in1967 11B20, I was with the swamp rat. Looking for black buck sergeant last name Jones. He was also in the 1st BN 7th Calvary, Garry Owen 1st Calvary Division Airborne Korea 1964. Dave,I,ve been trying to get ahold of Tom. Beware of the tonk man. My life didn't mean much. He was in the Air Force station in Thailand in 1967. , and if I'm to go to hell I have no fear for I've spent time in hell .exactly one year. Welcome home Dave. john k bag i was in 1st plt in66 1st squad. We called home." They mean more than you may ever know. I worked for capt. it was a carbon copy. there were two vc regiments waiting or then in a u shaped ambush!! On occasions we made "Thunder runs" on highway 13 to clear the road. Thank you for taking the time to bring us this site, I was HHC 2/2nd 6 months in Commo, then 6 months at radar towers at thunder NDPs. Please contact with any information on Sgt. Colonel, is in the picture captioned LZ1. Tha sent the writhing and soon dieing. I salute you and the others from both countries, who fought for what they believed for the liberty of a people. Your dog alerted to left and we stopped u said possible ambush site guy walked and fired on auto into the bunkers We went out front again nextime you said u shaped ambush ahead. I'm proud of my air assault medal. I was with A Co. 2nd/2nd Dec. 66 - Dec. 67. I can't think of any better Christmas gift to him then to find some of his brothers that served in his unit or with him and you all reunite; as I don't know how long he has. He lived in NY after and died in November 2009. Incredible gallery, and thanks for all you have done. They didn't get many acknowledgements as being human beings but children. I am wondering , if anyone of you Guys knows an Alan Charles Busl,he was in Vietnam in 1968. I was the 79 man M-60 thinking the i had the M-14 at one time .Sgt Blue Cpt Barthalamew(sp) was in charge at the CP. Please contact me through dave. Division.i was a medic assigned to the Bn. Ron "Headquarters" Gerhardstein. LOOKING for any Members of this COMPANY!! Hi I am looking for anyone who may have served with my father while in Vietnam. I'M GOING to try and locate Cpt. In late 1966 we were attached to 2 Battalion 33rd Artillery along with 4 other guns from the 2nd Battalion Of 2nd Infantry & all 8 guns were were then considered Delta Battery. We Served with "G" Battery, Searchlights 1968-1969. Claymores also made good heat tabs for hot c rats. Unless you walked trails . There was a Commander who was killed while in a helicopter overlooking the battle. Sgt. Thanks for putting that out there. We had a bunch of new guys who hadn't been in the middle of the enemy before, so bit our lips and led the way; they did OK under the circumstances. Thank you so much for this page. I have pic of ville I was in at end of sept 68 battle of an loc recon was wiped out except red feather. Main Line .......... 240-857-5449  First, these are great photos from days gone by. They have also served with distinction in multiple theaters of operation. Possibility of being hit again while being taken to rear aid was always a big fear. but he fought the battle with the courage he had fought in the Vietnam War. Not sure. Thanks for the site and the photos. DAVID RANKIN ALPHA ONE. I live and teach in his home town of Latrobe. Joanne is still looking for Mike Anderson of San Bernardino. Black Lions. Thanks for sharing. Writting a book to honor my areas vietnam KIAs Anyone remember PFC David Freestone, a Medic with HHC 2/28 KIA on 8/27/69. ur the man. I met Ken Neal, but because I changed units I didn't get a chance to know him well enough to share any information. B co 1/28 black lion 68/69. After he went home, I became the forward observer Sgt. Nice guys . CPT {Doc) Jack Coyer,SP5 Joe Passilla,SP4 Warren Vance and PFC Chuck Roman served together in 1968 on the APC. That was the worst duty ever. Take care buddy and thanks for posting the pictures. Love this commentary on Lai Khe. Dale, Am looking for anyone who remembers Sgt Robert "Bob" T Jackson who was with A Company 121st Sig Bn 1st Infantry at Lai Khe from 8 May 1969 to April 3, 1970. Cpt umstodt was Kia. We have very few pictures or information about his tour. My husband is Richard Calef and was in the battle on Oct 17, 1967. A very informative gallery of your time in Vietnam. I was wondering if anyone served with him or remembers him. Mostly when you came in fof us it was hot and you took rounds. A time we should never forget and the sacrifice made by so many. Has anyone else seen them. I made my first visit back after 32years in Seattle. He served 3 tours in Vietnam, Joe served one, and I didn't serve any because they were both there at the same time. we wud sneak into the village at night lol. I don't know if agent orange was cause of cancer. Lt s were growling as they went to crouch position. 2nd inf.that we wore black scarfs with this B1/2 INF.on the back of them that we wore over are neck. Trying to find anyone who might have known either. I told him the situation . If you are Dave Berry from Carmichael CA, I will shortly be in touch with you. I am not married any more, my husband pass away quite a while ago. please contact me. Thanking all in advance. Roy Benavides before he passed. He was an outstanding soldier who took on all kinds of difficult tasks (like checking out tunnels) and is highly respected by all of us who had the privilege of serving with him. Does anyone know of a John J Drago (units FDC) from Flushing New York, mbr of C Btry 1/27th FA? These men were from B and C Company. If that's him contact me at this site. I was. The Men said that I talked SMACK on the radio...they said that i kept them awoke on BUSH talking that smack...Radio check..if everything Lima Charlie ..hit squelech(sp) twice..HOOCHI MEEN! I pretended not to see him until I let him catch up . From a french mansion occupied by the french rubber tree operations office. He is a hero. I know I'm probably looking for a needle in a haystack but I really don't know wha else to do. This was a few months prior to my arrival in Aug. 68. We have found some information regarding Robert Perrilloux. Staff Sgt. Were extra pluses. I have visited with Doc Hinger (who gave me your name and phone number), Bill Erwin, and Jim Shelton and am in the process of contacting others. This buds to u sir. artillery. My Dad showed me the book in 1987. He was well known among wrestling fans as being one of the few wrestlers who stayed a babyface throughout his lengthy career. I spent eight months there with the 1st Engineer Battalion until the Division went home April '70. Wow, what a fantastic gallery! Thank you Glenn koehler, this a great site. I promised the dog a steak dinner if I saw u again. I was later the M-79 the M-14 the M-60.I know/EVERYONE that was B 2/18th KNOW i'm being told a LIE!!! Please have a look to our website : grunts.free.fr (without www.) im catherine martin im loking my dad terry martin.. add me on my fb im from philippnes addme. I saw him when entering his area at same area that day. Not saying name but see your about abnormalities on skin. I was there with the 11th Cav right after the November'67 battle. Does anyone remember which unit ran the brigade hospital in Lai Khe in February/March of 67 (looking for records of a week long stay). Wishing you a merry Christmas , colonel berry , wife and family ; and all black lions past and present . I was drafted and served country as my family on both sides. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Loc Ninh in May of 68. I guess the person wanted to make more of an impression and fired two rounds in our bunker area over our heads of course. 15th Artillery ( Deadly) Iwas in fire direction control work the radio keeping in touch with both infantry units and our firing batteries. Remember the Bob Hope show right after the base ammo dump was hit with rockets during Tet. One of her arms were missing. I had a lot of time to study the bodies I still see the faceless charred man with no eyes and his mouth gaped wide open. He was KIA on 24 October 1967 during Opeation Shenandoah II. I asked what would happen to him answer. WHAT did they tell Spheight family (kia sept.69 )I'm basically SICK of these LYING SO.'s. From 69". I am looking for my biological grandfather who was stationed in Vung Tau/Long Binh area in 1968-9. This was always a possibility. ?People WONDER "why" people go POSTAL......I'm happy that I found this site...PLEASE ...TALK TO A VET!!!! John found me on the web, we were Emailing. Touching gallery.. I know a few years after he died the MEDIC, who was there, wrote my parents telling them he'd done everything he could for my Brother, (MY BROTHER was shot in the left temple.) God bless you all and Lord please keep us all under your wing and in your prayers. Thanks for sharing this! The local field hospital in Lai Khe was Bravo Co., 1st Medical Battalion. A heartfelt thanks to you for sharing these sometimes painful, sometimes joyful pics with us. Have lots of questions about Arty Unit at that location . Lots of interesting images. The… https://t.co/ZQhWOCWCOM, The DC National Guard has partnered with Burkina Faso under the State Partnership Program @DCGuard1802 I especially enjoyed the shot of Vung Tau....memories. Resources. I wish u would be able t help me. Lots of fire fights. Dave, your gallery touched me and took me back to a different time and place. I have been looking at the photos and reading the captions and comments for the past hour. It all seems lik yesterday but was, in fact, many decades ago. The book was paperback with half written in Vietnamese the other half in English . I knew clark welch and he was badly wounded, clark reciently died in Leesburg fl. Looking for BLACKLIONS 2/28 C co weapons plt from June '66 - June '67. I was with Bravo co 2/2 from Feb 67 to July 67. I think we lost our innonects together in Nam. I.m trying to find any info on Edward 'Eddie' George, (C CO, 2ND BN, 16TH INFANTRY, 1ST INF DIV, USARV) my wife's nephew. Incredible pictures. As I looked at these photos,I can not help but hear my dads voice telling me stories. I am trying to help a fellow vet sort out an event that occurred in 1967... On April 25 1967 on a search and destroy operation near Lai Kha (Junction City II) Private Terrance Donald Frye - company B 2d Battalion 18th Infantry Regiment 1st Infantry Division - was Killed in action.. Heh,Dave, are you retired yet? We flew out in that little Ferrari . Filed out of ndp at bandit hill towards a yard village a few clicks away . They saying there is NO records of ME or our UNIT doing ANYTHING. Excellent documentary. You said the bodies were handed off to bravo company. Thank you Tom. PFC Ernest Demarais Jr. Out of Ct. Im looking for the Buck SGT from Pouch Vinh 1967---Him and i went up our communication tower to call in enemy mortar fire....I was with the 595th sig co. white platoon....we were awarded the bronze star with a device....and long story......Hope he can read this message my email is stmolina@msn.com...my name is tony molina or anthony molina....I forget who was the base commander at the time for Pouch Vinh.....Hope someone can find him for me-Thank You. Ok the third night 3 more from other squads showed up. Company C, 2/2 Inf - First Infantry Div, Lai Khe. I was deeply touched when I visited the Vietnam War memorial in DC. The veterans say they have no record of him being there but they acknowledge he was in Germany during this time. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but these speak millions. Thanks for sharing and thanks to the men and women who fight for freedom..V. Ross Williams alpa co 1/28 march 67 to march 68 great pics brings back a lot of mem. Stepped on trip wire next to Pagoda. Black lion and all other black lions. Gen. Aaron R. Dean II, Adjutant General, D.C. National Guard, p…, RT @DCGuard1802: A video of a D.C. National Guardsman went viral online when he was seen on video chanting “I’m black and I’m proud,” while…, ICYMI: Airmen from @dcang113th helped save the life of a civilian jogger in front of the Lincoln Memorial. But by destiny. Phenomenal amount of work, but I can see it has been done with affection and respect. Merry Christmas colonel berry and wife. If you have any old photos or stories to share of your service together, I would greatly appreciate it. he was in c/1/18th and received purple hearts for wounds 11 oct and 30 oct 1967. i know we was awarded the medals but have no details on the wounds. My father was sent to Vietnam for a year, I think from '70-'71. This is a fantastic gallery, Dave, and carries an emotional wallop. Was in 1st Batallion 2nd infantry. Thanks for sharing! I have found Dennis Stacks but still would like to find Bill Mays or anyone who was with Robert Perrilloux in March 0f 67. joe mascucchini looking for guys served b co.1st of 16th battalion in lei khe veitnam 1966-1967. Black lion 1//8 b co. ROBERT FARRELL I was with B-2nd 2nd from about March 68 for half my tour and then transfered to B-2nd 34th when they were short of men to run tanks. I am grateful for your sacrifice. How many men were carried out by delta company. Please email me at ckolean@yahoo.com or you may call me at (616) 836-4795 MI. Lt sees the ruckus walks over and says that's a two step you should have been messing with the snake. God bless. Your gallery brought back many, Anyone remember 1st. Never met or knew the young man. The trees and brush had been groomed back narrowing to trail ; until I was at a dead end . No surprise even street kids knew of our mission assaingments. And I was at the second battle of Loc Nihn that took place on 29 October. Lt. Lane, I was a medic with the 3rd. Struck by tree trunk in aerial assault and air lifted out. He was a tank vtr driver with a cav unit. I asked you to take dog and go back down. I've posted video of Lai Khe that I've taken over the past few years on Youtube for all to watch. His name was blue. People have always been very mean to me because I'm European and Chinese and I have always had to be tough but after all these years I'm not so tough anymore as I still just want to go home. Anyone from here remember a Ronald M Adams? God Bless you and the USA! C'est la guerre, I suppose. His regular scheduled pick up decided it was too risky to pick him up and another helicopter pilot heard and said he would do a quick fly by and if my dad could jump on he would take him out. I believe that Ken was probably his medic and Steve knew him far better than I did. We went by deuce/1/2s Eagleflighted all over..we have walked out of the Waterplant..we have went to the Delta for bush via PBR's...I'm NOT going to get into what B2/18th did..If you were B you KNOW!