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Name: Teresa Burke
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2013 - 10:29 AM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who may remember my father PFC Harvey J McSwain ,B company 1st Battalion 327 infantry regiment with 101st airborne. KIA Aug 15 1967
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Name: David Markham
Hometown: ,
Date: November 07, 2013 - 09:44 AM (pacific)
Here is another shout out for help. Please email me if you have any info..
I called you last week about a claim for a fellow veteran, & I've got a buddy of Richard Walker that was there in Vietnam the same time. If you could track a guy named: Lyle Wiggins, believed to live in Davenport, Iowa, this could be a great thing for Richard in filing his claim. Thanks again for your help. David Stuart VFW service officer, Camp Verde, Arizona, Post 6739, 86322. Veterans helping Veterans
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Name: William ( Bill ) V Larsen
Hometown: WESTFIELD, N.J.
Date: November 04, 2013 - 07:54 AM (pacific)
B CO 2nd BN 327th INF ELTINGE VN july 1965 - 1966
Still alive & kicking .
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Name: David J Markham
Hometown: ,
Date: November 03, 2013 - 12:34 PM (pacific)
Just got a call from a VA service officer looking for anyone that remembers or served with Richard Lee Walker. He is trying to get a claim through for Richard and needs a buddy statement. It seems that Richard Lee Walker was with COBRA 1 327th and I think he said 67-68 time frame. We don't have him listed on our roster so I'm hoping if someone may remember him.
Contact me so I can relay the info for Richard.
Thank you
David J.
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Name: Harold Glenn Rodman
Hometown: ,
Date: November 02, 2013 - 03:16 PM (pacific)
Another great site dedicated to Vietnam Veterans and the 101st! I praise all of those Vietnam vets who raised me from a 17 year old kid, to a leader of men in the U.S. Army starting in 1976. Thank you!
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Name: Allen Bross
Hometown: ,
Date: November 01, 2013 - 02:09 PM (pacific)
B 1/327 1966-67
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Name: samuel anthony Jimenez
Hometown: roanoke, va
Date: October 30, 2013 - 12:39 AM (pacific)
was with bco 1/327th inf from 88/91, 2plt sgt deckers squad
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Name: SFC (RET) Eddie L. Tolbert
Hometown: CHICAGO, Illinois
Date: October 28, 2013 - 07:52 PM (pacific)
CSC 2/327th Inf 10/74 - 07/77 GS Mortar Platoon(1SG was James W. Edwards);C 1/327th Inf 07/80 - 07/81 81mm Mortar Platoon (1SG Mullin); HHC 1/327th Inf 07/82 - 07/86 Battalion Mortar Platoon / Battalion Re-Up NCO, 1SG Somers.
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Name: Rodney D. Powell
Hometown: ,
Date: October 28, 2013 - 01:41 PM (pacific)
87-88 Hoping to hear from anybody that was there. NO SLACK!!! Hope we meet one day to reminisce about Charlie Company. NO SLACK!!!
Name: Barry (BARNEY Barnes
Hometown: Hanover, In.
Date: October 24, 2013 - 06:05 PM (pacific)
1st. Platoon 2/327 A co. 69-70 served with Roy, Beasly, Mouse, and was RTO for Lt. Pappas, also team leader. Would like to hear from anyone who was with us. Barney
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Name: Ted Rupel
Hometown: fort wayne, IN
Date: October 18, 2013 - 12:41 PM (pacific)
I have a camo boonie hat from Vietnam says inside..Rogers 415-86-1670 B-3-2 101st Airborne 2 Batt 502nd WFT
This is written in ink inside the hat ,,,,very salty sweat worn hat...has a metal badge on front crossed swords, wreath, and star
Any ideas on who this Vet is ...please let me know....I can send pics to anyone who asks
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Name: Rick Smith
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Date: October 18, 2013 - 11:11 AM (pacific)
Hey Jack Rose , saw your recent post on the site here. See you were a "SERTS' Instructor also. When were you there ? Was SERTS still in Bein Hoa when you were there. I was a "SERTS" Patroling an Live Fire Instructor at Bien Hoa 68-69 on my second tour ! Hey Doug Larabel, I too have Wondered All of These Years , as well as have Searched an tried to make contact with Sgt Runsvold, Sgt Richard Kirk, Binkowitz, SSG J.Patterson , Honsford and many others that seem to have just dropped of the Face of the Earth ?? Would appreciate hearing from Anyone who know's if any of these "ABU" 1/327th Brothers are Still Out There and With us !! Thanks Wild Bill ABU Co 1/327th 67-68. SERTS 68-69 .
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Name: Rick Smith
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Date: October 18, 2013 - 11:03 AM (pacific)
Well I haven't been on the Site for quiet some time now. Just returned from Fort Campbell where I attended 1st Lt. Steve Pattersons Induction into the 1/327th Regiment, as a DMOR ! Spent three great days with ABU Brothers of 66-68 , Roy Agosta, Mike Hall, Bill Bennett, Bill Whitmore, Bruce Fredricks,Gregg Granado,Bill (Doc) Tay, Charles Tripplet. We All also witnessed Charles Triplett finally after 40 plus years recieve his CIB, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Congrats to Lt. Steve Patterson and Charles Tripplet ! Alwyas a great Time when I can be with my ABU Brothers!
Wild Bill, ABU Co 1967-1968. "SERTS" ( Bien Hoa) Patroling Instructor 1968-1969. ABU / ATR , Forever !
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Name: Rick Smith
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Date: October 18, 2013 - 10:48 AM (pacific)
ABU's 1/327th can send Oct 22nd Birthday Well Wishes to Mrs. Linda Patterson at : artavia101@earthlink.net Thanks Wild Bill
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Name: Rick Smith
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Date: October 18, 2013 - 10:36 AM (pacific)
Hey All You ABU Brothers from 1/327th . Just want to Alert Y'all to the Upcoming Oct 22,2013 Birthday of our ABU Sister Mrs. Linda Patterson. Hope Y'all will join me in wishing her Happy Birtday and Well Wishes ! She's done soooo much, for soooo many , for soooo long ! Wild Bill , ABU, 1/327th 67-69.
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Name: Chuck Buttweiler
Hometown: ,
Date: October 18, 2013 - 10:26 AM (pacific)
Broadway Joe,give me a sit rep its been a few years since we talked.
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Name: Terry Vraniak
Hometown: Anchorage, AK
Date: October 18, 2013 - 08:39 AM (pacific)
I flew for 3rd Bde Aviation as a White Team pilot, call sign Thunder 33. On January 25, 1971 we were asked to cover a medivac, just south of Rakaasan. We periodically would cover medivacs during the monsoon period. I think that it was a 327 unit on the ground? The medivac couldn't get in due to the clouds,rain and the recent enemy contact. My wingman, Thunder 27 (Donald Bruce) and I stripped off our guns and door gunners at Jack and went back to take out the wounded. I think we took out a total of 15 men. I made three trips in and my wingman made two trips. We took the men back to Jack where they were medivaced to Evans. We never did find out about the men and if they all made it or not. Like I stated in the beginning, I do not know for sure if it was the 327 or not, however; that was your normal A.O. I would really like to know before I leave this world. If possible, could you find out if any of your units were involved and if so how the men made out? I received a DFC a year after I had left the Army for this action, and my wingman did also, but it didn't state the unit that put us in for it? Your group is that last avenue I can think of. Thank you for any assistance you can be. Terry Vraniak
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Name: Lawrence Masi
Hometown: ,
Date: October 14, 2013 - 10:01 PM (pacific)
Went over with 2/138 C battery..on Hill 88 and Tomahawk...transferred to 2/327.No Slack....haven't talked to anyone from Bardstown in a long time...Ronnie Simpson was my rto.
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Name: Steve Robinson
Hometown: Boston , Ky
Date: October 10, 2013 - 08:52 PM (pacific)
Posting for my Grandfather here. PFC Steve Robinson C Battery, 2/138th in country 68/69, FB TOMAHAWK and FB HILL 88. I have some photos he has recently given me from before and after the attack at FB TOMAHAWK 19 June 1969 that I will be sending to the web master to post shortly.
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Name: Doug Larabel
Hometown: ,
Date: October 07, 2013 - 03:31 PM (pacific)
Well I guess there are no more buddys out there that are left,from ABU 1967 but Wild Bill and Paul Ferante. I have all but given up on guys like Runsvold, J.Patterson, Binkelwitz Honsford and others.
May not be correct spelling,but nothing. "Aint nothing but a thing"
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Name: Kurt M Stevens
Hometown: Johnson City , TN
Date: October 01, 2013 - 12:12 PM (pacific)
SGT. 357 En. Co. 2010-present. Good to see vets out and about.
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Name: james david parrish
Hometown: tipton, in
Date: September 26, 2013 - 09:39 AM (pacific)
Met with a old friend, and his wife last month. Was so happy just seeing him! We had a three hour talk and it seemed to fly by, Brent Bowen, it was good to see you after 46- 47 years! And, we plan on coming out to see you soon! Thank you for bringing the good memories back!!!
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Name: Angela Erickson
Hometown: North Charleston, SC
Date: September 26, 2013 - 08:48 AM (pacific)
I'm Bob Graves youngest sister nad would like any picture of him from Vietnam, thanks
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Name: Jeffrey A Swisher
Hometown: Ashland, Ohio
Date: September 21, 2013 - 07:18 PM (pacific)
I was the operations Sgt with TOC of the 1/327th on Thanksgiving Day, 1971 when we lost Alpha Company. I counted Capt Niskanen as a friend.
I am looking for any information on Sgt Ronald Wilson, forward observer assigned to the 1/327th. He was critically wounded just before I came home in late December 1971 by friendly mortar fire. His name is not on the wall in Washington DC.
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Name: Daniel Cassel Thomas
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Date: September 16, 2013 - 04:08 PM (pacific)
I served with C Co 1st Bat 327 Abn Inf, 1st Bde, 101st Airborne 1967-1968, and participated in several operations, including "Wheeler, in Chu Lai. Looking for any brothers.
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2013 - 10:29 AM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who may remember my father PFC Harvey J McSwain ,B company 1st Battalion 327 infantry regiment with 101st airborne. KIA Aug 15 1967
________________________________________
Name: David Markham
Hometown: ,
Date: November 07, 2013 - 09:44 AM (pacific)
Here is another shout out for help. Please email me if you have any info..
I called you last week about a claim for a fellow veteran, & I've got a buddy of Richard Walker that was there in Vietnam the same time. If you could track a guy named: Lyle Wiggins, believed to live in Davenport, Iowa, this could be a great thing for Richard in filing his claim. Thanks again for your help. David Stuart VFW service officer, Camp Verde, Arizona, Post 6739, 86322. Veterans helping Veterans
________________________________________
Name: William ( Bill ) V Larsen
Hometown: WESTFIELD, N.J.
Date: November 04, 2013 - 07:54 AM (pacific)
B CO 2nd BN 327th INF ELTINGE VN july 1965 - 1966
Still alive & kicking .
________________________________________
Name: David J Markham
Hometown: ,
Date: November 03, 2013 - 12:34 PM (pacific)
Just got a call from a VA service officer looking for anyone that remembers or served with Richard Lee Walker. He is trying to get a claim through for Richard and needs a buddy statement. It seems that Richard Lee Walker was with COBRA 1 327th and I think he said 67-68 time frame. We don't have him listed on our roster so I'm hoping if someone may remember him.
Contact me so I can relay the info for Richard.
Thank you
David J.
________________________________________
Name: Harold Glenn Rodman
Hometown: ,
Date: November 02, 2013 - 03:16 PM (pacific)
Another great site dedicated to Vietnam Veterans and the 101st! I praise all of those Vietnam vets who raised me from a 17 year old kid, to a leader of men in the U.S. Army starting in 1976. Thank you!
________________________________________
Name: Allen Bross
Hometown: ,
Date: November 01, 2013 - 02:09 PM (pacific)
B 1/327 1966-67
________________________________________
Name: samuel anthony Jimenez
Hometown: roanoke, va
Date: October 30, 2013 - 12:39 AM (pacific)
was with bco 1/327th inf from 88/91, 2plt sgt deckers squad
________________________________________
Name: SFC (RET) Eddie L. Tolbert
Hometown: CHICAGO, Illinois
Date: October 28, 2013 - 07:52 PM (pacific)
CSC 2/327th Inf 10/74 - 07/77 GS Mortar Platoon(1SG was James W. Edwards);C 1/327th Inf 07/80 - 07/81 81mm Mortar Platoon (1SG Mullin); HHC 1/327th Inf 07/82 - 07/86 Battalion Mortar Platoon / Battalion Re-Up NCO, 1SG Somers.
________________________________________
Name: Rodney D. Powell
Hometown: ,
Date: October 28, 2013 - 01:41 PM (pacific)
87-88 Hoping to hear from anybody that was there. NO SLACK!!! Hope we meet one day to reminisce about Charlie Company. NO SLACK!!!
Name: Barry (BARNEY Barnes
Hometown: Hanover, In.
Date: October 24, 2013 - 06:05 PM (pacific)
1st. Platoon 2/327 A co. 69-70 served with Roy, Beasly, Mouse, and was RTO for Lt. Pappas, also team leader. Would like to hear from anyone who was with us. Barney
________________________________________
Name: Ted Rupel
Hometown: fort wayne, IN
Date: October 18, 2013 - 12:41 PM (pacific)
I have a camo boonie hat from Vietnam says inside..Rogers 415-86-1670 B-3-2 101st Airborne 2 Batt 502nd WFT
This is written in ink inside the hat ,,,,very salty sweat worn hat...has a metal badge on front crossed swords, wreath, and star
Any ideas on who this Vet is ...please let me know....I can send pics to anyone who asks
________________________________________
Name: Rick Smith
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Date: October 18, 2013 - 11:11 AM (pacific)
Hey Jack Rose , saw your recent post on the site here. See you were a "SERTS' Instructor also. When were you there ? Was SERTS still in Bein Hoa when you were there. I was a "SERTS" Patroling an Live Fire Instructor at Bien Hoa 68-69 on my second tour ! Hey Doug Larabel, I too have Wondered All of These Years , as well as have Searched an tried to make contact with Sgt Runsvold, Sgt Richard Kirk, Binkowitz, SSG J.Patterson , Honsford and many others that seem to have just dropped of the Face of the Earth ?? Would appreciate hearing from Anyone who know's if any of these "ABU" 1/327th Brothers are Still Out There and With us !! Thanks Wild Bill ABU Co 1/327th 67-68. SERTS 68-69 .
________________________________________
Name: Rick Smith
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Date: October 18, 2013 - 11:03 AM (pacific)
Well I haven't been on the Site for quiet some time now. Just returned from Fort Campbell where I attended 1st Lt. Steve Pattersons Induction into the 1/327th Regiment, as a DMOR ! Spent three great days with ABU Brothers of 66-68 , Roy Agosta, Mike Hall, Bill Bennett, Bill Whitmore, Bruce Fredricks,Gregg Granado,Bill (Doc) Tay, Charles Tripplet. We All also witnessed Charles Triplett finally after 40 plus years recieve his CIB, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Congrats to Lt. Steve Patterson and Charles Tripplet ! Alwyas a great Time when I can be with my ABU Brothers!
Wild Bill, ABU Co 1967-1968. "SERTS" ( Bien Hoa) Patroling Instructor 1968-1969. ABU / ATR , Forever !
________________________________________
Name: Rick Smith
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Date: October 18, 2013 - 10:48 AM (pacific)
ABU's 1/327th can send Oct 22nd Birthday Well Wishes to Mrs. Linda Patterson at : artavia101@earthlink.net Thanks Wild Bill
________________________________________
Name: Rick Smith
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Date: October 18, 2013 - 10:36 AM (pacific)
Hey All You ABU Brothers from 1/327th . Just want to Alert Y'all to the Upcoming Oct 22,2013 Birthday of our ABU Sister Mrs. Linda Patterson. Hope Y'all will join me in wishing her Happy Birtday and Well Wishes ! She's done soooo much, for soooo many , for soooo long ! Wild Bill , ABU, 1/327th 67-69.
________________________________________
Name: Chuck Buttweiler
Hometown: ,
Date: October 18, 2013 - 10:26 AM (pacific)
Broadway Joe,give me a sit rep its been a few years since we talked.
________________________________________
Name: Terry Vraniak
Hometown: Anchorage, AK
Date: October 18, 2013 - 08:39 AM (pacific)
I flew for 3rd Bde Aviation as a White Team pilot, call sign Thunder 33. On January 25, 1971 we were asked to cover a medivac, just south of Rakaasan. We periodically would cover medivacs during the monsoon period. I think that it was a 327 unit on the ground? The medivac couldn't get in due to the clouds,rain and the recent enemy contact. My wingman, Thunder 27 (Donald Bruce) and I stripped off our guns and door gunners at Jack and went back to take out the wounded. I think we took out a total of 15 men. I made three trips in and my wingman made two trips. We took the men back to Jack where they were medivaced to Evans. We never did find out about the men and if they all made it or not. Like I stated in the beginning, I do not know for sure if it was the 327 or not, however; that was your normal A.O. I would really like to know before I leave this world. If possible, could you find out if any of your units were involved and if so how the men made out? I received a DFC a year after I had left the Army for this action, and my wingman did also, but it didn't state the unit that put us in for it? Your group is that last avenue I can think of. Thank you for any assistance you can be. Terry Vraniak
________________________________________
Name: Lawrence Masi
Hometown: ,
Date: October 14, 2013 - 10:01 PM (pacific)
Went over with 2/138 C battery..on Hill 88 and Tomahawk...transferred to 2/327.No Slack....haven't talked to anyone from Bardstown in a long time...Ronnie Simpson was my rto.
________________________________________
Name: Steve Robinson
Hometown: Boston , Ky
Date: October 10, 2013 - 08:52 PM (pacific)
Posting for my Grandfather here. PFC Steve Robinson C Battery, 2/138th in country 68/69, FB TOMAHAWK and FB HILL 88. I have some photos he has recently given me from before and after the attack at FB TOMAHAWK 19 June 1969 that I will be sending to the web master to post shortly.
________________________________________
Name: Doug Larabel
Hometown: ,
Date: October 07, 2013 - 03:31 PM (pacific)
Well I guess there are no more buddys out there that are left,from ABU 1967 but Wild Bill and Paul Ferante. I have all but given up on guys like Runsvold, J.Patterson, Binkelwitz Honsford and others.
May not be correct spelling,but nothing. "Aint nothing but a thing"
________________________________________
Name: Kurt M Stevens
Hometown: Johnson City , TN
Date: October 01, 2013 - 12:12 PM (pacific)
SGT. 357 En. Co. 2010-present. Good to see vets out and about.
________________________________________
Name: james david parrish
Hometown: tipton, in
Date: September 26, 2013 - 09:39 AM (pacific)
Met with a old friend, and his wife last month. Was so happy just seeing him! We had a three hour talk and it seemed to fly by, Brent Bowen, it was good to see you after 46- 47 years! And, we plan on coming out to see you soon! Thank you for bringing the good memories back!!!
________________________________________
Name: Angela Erickson
Hometown: North Charleston, SC
Date: September 26, 2013 - 08:48 AM (pacific)
I'm Bob Graves youngest sister nad would like any picture of him from Vietnam, thanks
________________________________________
Name: Jeffrey A Swisher
Hometown: Ashland, Ohio
Date: September 21, 2013 - 07:18 PM (pacific)
I was the operations Sgt with TOC of the 1/327th on Thanksgiving Day, 1971 when we lost Alpha Company. I counted Capt Niskanen as a friend.
I am looking for any information on Sgt Ronald Wilson, forward observer assigned to the 1/327th. He was critically wounded just before I came home in late December 1971 by friendly mortar fire. His name is not on the wall in Washington DC.
________________________________________
Name: Daniel Cassel Thomas
Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Date: September 16, 2013 - 04:08 PM (pacific)
I served with C Co 1st Bat 327 Abn Inf, 1st Bde, 101st Airborne 1967-1968, and participated in several operations, including "Wheeler, in Chu Lai. Looking for any brothers.
