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Name: Luke Gonzales
Hometown: fowler, Colorado
Date: February 11, 2011 - 10:45 AM (pacific)
Is there anyone who would remember Randy Lundy? If so, please contact me with what information you have of him. Also if anyone has pictures, can I please have copies of them.
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Name: Bill Boyd
Hometown: Richardson, Texas
Date: February 10, 2011 - 03:00 PM (pacific)
I was with the first group to enter Viet Nam in 1965. Being in the communications platoon, my group was assigned to the line companies for commo support during combat operations. I would like to hear from others in the platoon when I was there.
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Name: Frank Howard Huot
Hometown: DeSoto, IA
Date: February 10, 2011 - 09:03 AM (pacific)
If you were with the"Demons" from early May 07 to 2002 please contact me at frank.huot@us.army.mil or gojira39@msn.com.
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Name: Rodney Moss
Hometown: ,
Date: February 09, 2011 - 09:20 PM (pacific)
Wow this is awesome. Battleforce!! 3/327th Mar 90 to Sep 94......
Flat out Cool
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Name: Robert Cygan
Hometown: ,
Date: February 09, 2011 - 10:51 AM (pacific)
Served in Phang Rang, Tuy Hoa and Komtum 66-67
Co C 2/327 Was called Saigon. Remember Walker, Spolick, Flash and Taylor. Was medivacted out of Komtum. Borrowed 10 bucks in script from Taylor I guess I owe him at least a hundred by now. Welcome home all my band of brothers.
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Name: Marion Edward Gilkey
Hometown: ,
Date: February 06, 2011 - 08:15 PM (pacific)
Medic--ABU 1/327--January-December 1970
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Name: Paul John Hernandez
Hometown: Goose Crreek, SC
Date: February 05, 2011 - 09:13 PM (pacific)
I was with A co 1/327. I had a recon squad and served June '68 to June '69. If anyone remembers me I would like to hear from you. Cpt Christenson(sp?) is the only captain I remember. I was a staff sargeant and had an ARVN squad for a while.
________________________________________
Name: SGM (RET) Charlie Lee Fraley
Hometown: Radcliff, Kentucky
Date: February 04, 2011 - 09:59 PM (pacific)
Deployed to Viet-nam 65 one of the boat people Co A 2/327th Inf.wounded in Tuy Hoa march 66 looking for David McDonald or anyone who served with me during that time
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Name: Franklin Jones
Hometown: ,
Date: February 04, 2011 - 06:33 PM (pacific)
I was in country 1969-70 in Co. C 2nd Bn/327 and looking for any comrades
________________________________________
Name: Pamela Fife
Hometown: ,
Date: February 04, 2011 - 05:37 AM (pacific)
I come back often to see if anyone is asking about my Dad CSM Joseph John Dayoc..Jr. what a soldier. He has passed away but I have heard from many soldiers since then that he was a mentor..and a mans soldier..He loved the army,,he loved his troops, and we were so proud of his service to our country. I miss him everyday. I see things on TV..and can hear his voice in the background, expressing his dislike for our situation today. I just want to continue to honor him however I can. I love him dearly. He was always my hero.
________________________________________
Name: Michael Hill
Hometown: Houston, TX
Date: February 03, 2011 - 04:40 PM (pacific)
Spc. Mike Hill here, I served with 1st Platoon B Co 3rd/327th Infantry from 1996 -1999. Hello to all my fellow Bravo Bulldogs and regiment brothers. Stay safe.
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Name: michelle lynn Bush
Hometown: ,
Date: February 02, 2011 - 09:13 AM (pacific)
I am so grateful to have found this site. My daddy passed away last september at 62. I had no idea he was beginning to search for his brothers in the 101st...I found he wrote on this site...
"My name is Marion Bush I served with 1-327 HHC Mortar plt June 1967 - June 1968
I worked as gunner and FDC section (Chief computer) for the 4.2 mortar section, I joined the plt as a PFC left as SGT E5 I am very proud of my service and the Men I served with. " I also found a picture of him here and you don't know how much it means to me. My Daddy was a wonderful man, and excellent soldier and I'd give anything to have him back. God bless you all for your service. Anyone who remembers or fought beside Marion Bush please feel free to contact me -Love
Michelle Bush
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Name: Paul Miller
Hometown: Martinez, CA
Date: February 02, 2011 - 01:02 AM (pacific)
My brother John Peter Miller ' Pete ' was in the 2/327th as a medic with the HHC. He was awarded for actions on 6/26/67, 9/13/67 and 10/2/67.I would like to chat with some of his past friends. Mil Thornton I believe you made it to California when he past and was one of two that traveled on his last trip home. The other might have been James Criswell ? Thanks and I hope I hear from you, Paul
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Name: S Negron
Hometown: ,
Date: January 31, 2011 - 09:13 AM (pacific)
My Dad was, Colbert Negron aka "Little Joe" Negron from NYC. I can't thank you guys enough for posting these pics, it has brought alot of smiles to not only my face but that of my other siblings/relatives. My Dad always spoke about his time in Vietnam, in a sense it brings some comfort to have these photos to remember him by. If there is anyone who served w/ him, please feel free to contact me, would love to hear stories of those who served w/ my Dad. God bless!
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Name: ann atnip
Hometown: Moore, OK
Date: January 30, 2011 - 07:49 PM (pacific)
My brother Sgt.l Timothy David Ard was on Hamburger Hill in 1969.
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Name: Frank Howard Huot
Hometown: DeSoto, IA
Date: January 30, 2011 - 09:31 AM (pacific)
If you were in D 2/327 from the years of 97-2002 please contact me anytime you want to. I was known as"Hootie"
________________________________________
Name: Millard Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 10:42 PM (pacific)
Name: Don Matthews
Hometown: ,
Date: December 14, 2010 - 08:38 PM (pacific)
Found video shot by an Army film crew that went on the operation to the Fury AO in April, 1971. Go to criticalpast.com and search for A Shau. There is no sound but the film is pretty high quality.""
________________________________________
WOW. What a find. Thanks. That is A co. 1/327th. I was the RTO for 1st platoon. We secured Fury for a 3 day artillery support mission that was going to go on in the Ashau. I remember very well and I recognize the guys that are getting off the birds and the group standing around when the camera pans Left to Right. That was 1st platoon.
I don't ever remember cameras being around at all.
I also have pictures of some of it that completely coincides with some of the video.
Awesome,
Thanks for posting this.
Mil Thornton
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Name: mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 08:34 PM (pacific)
Name: Topher Cisar
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Date: December 21, 2010 - 08:06 PM (pacific)
Hello,
My dads name was Don Cisar and he was a Vietnam Veteran...A very proud one at that. He never talked much about it, I can think of only a few stories in all my years. One had to do with Christmas Eve 1970, which was very bad, and another was about how him and the guys used to pull pins on grenades, hold them and see who could get them to blow up in the air. He said they would do that for "fun". Dad has since passed away due to a heart attack. April 23rd 2010. It was kinda coincidental that he left for the Army on April 23rd 1970, forty years to the day. Anyways, my mom, brothers and I were going through some of his things this weekend and came across some of his Vietnam items. I picked out an old "ABU Assassins" Zippo lighter.
Pops, as us and the grandkids, called him was a member of the A Company 1/327th Infantry 101st Airborne Division. He served from '70-71. Some of the guys I know of from his pictures were Allen Libbert, Buck and Drill. Him and Al Libbert have always kept in touch over the years and this year my mom received a very nice memorial book about dad along with pics from their time serving their country.
South Dakota dedicated a Vietnam Vetrans memorial, a few years back, in Pierre. Dad & mom went to the dedication ceremony and even got a ride in a Huey. Mom, being the team player she is (and petrified of heights) was right by dads side in the chopper. That chopper ride was very theraputic for him and it was shortly after that that he told of the Christmas Eve 1970 story. I could not imagine going through that, or what any of you went through.
Thank you to all of you for all of your sacrafices and heroism. I salute you all!!
I love you and miss you Pops."
Topher,
I did not know your dad but I was there when he was and in the same company. As Paul said prior that Christmas Eve 1970 was a very bad day along with Christmas the next day. If you would like to know more about that day feel free to contact me by email or 714-335-4557.
If I saw a picture, then I would maybe remember him.
When we were there, we were almost always out in the jungle in our platoons patroling or on a firebase pulling outer security and really never got to know many of the others except maybe on Eagle Beach when we got to spend a few days there. Of course most of us didn't remember much when we were there.
Good for you to honor your father with his service and thank you for letting us know about our brother going to sit with Jesus.
Mil Thornton
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:59 PM (pacific)
ame: Peter Matusiak (Danch)
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Date: January 17, 2011 - 05:40 PM (pacific)
I was with Company A, 1/327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division in Viet Nam during 1970. Anyone who was in the unit can call me or email me. I would like to get in touch with anyone who served in 1970 to revisit this time period and talk about our experiences."
What month did you go home? Your name sounds familier. I was also A Co. 70-71
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Name: mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:55 PM (pacific)
Name: Peter Matusiak
Hometown: Denver, CO
Date: January 21, 2011 - 12:00 AM (pacific)
I served in A Company, 1/327th, 101st Airborne Division from March to December 1970. My base location was Phu Bai. Spent a lots of time on recon assignments. I had the job of RTO and had to call for fire support as well as resupply the troops in the field."
what platoon? I was also in A co. Aug 70-71. When did you leave in Dec?
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:50 PM (pacific)
"1/327 July 1970-July 1971, served with Steve Abbot, Eric Johnson, Jerry Childers, Jeff David, Robert Rupert, Wells Koehler, Rod DeGrenier, Richard Cook, Anthony Amaral, Keith Bloyd, Robert Tucker, Danny Maxwell"
What company and platoon. I was there August 70-71 A co 3rd and 1st platoons
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:46 PM (pacific)
Wild Bill.
Our anniversaries are close together bro. Your story is real and I know you honor those brothers that perished.
The Christmas eve 1970 friendly fire accident just past and I was able to get past another year of celebrating the lives of 12 brave brothers that perished that day.
Take it easy Bro.
________________________________________
Name: BJ Thomason
Hometown: Waynesville, NC
Date: January 25, 2011 - 07:44 PM (pacific)
Just checking in this year to see if any one has any information on Jimmy W. Green from Jackson Tn. Would like to contact by phone. Looking for a Clarke from Tupelo Miss. Also a Crawford from Ariz. First names I don't recall. Clarke, Crawford and I were shot the same day on Feb 17 1968. We were in the co a 1st 327th 4th ptl 101st in Phu Bia. Enjoy talking to those that were in the area at that time.
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Name: Bill Smith
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Date: January 25, 2011 - 01:17 AM (pacific)
Today January 24th, 2011 I sat here all day remebering this same day 43 years ago. I was with my "ABU" Brothers in Phuoc Long Province at a place called Song Be. We had walked into a Regimental NVA Bunker complex. All hell broke loose.
Today I sat here remembering our Fallen Brothers:
Jon Grimmett, Fayetteville N.C., John R. Favor, Flint Michigan, George J. Holly III, Las Vegas , Nevada, William W. McClendon Jr., New Orleans, Louisiana, Ernest Patrick Palcic, New York,NY.
I can't recall the names of all our Wounded Brothers , as it has been so Long AGO.
May we never forget the Scarafice they all made all those years ago for all of us.
I also sat here thinking of my Best Friend who was also there with us Jim Grainger "Jungle Jim " who we lost last year in Tucson, Arizona. I missed calling him this year to consule him, as he broke down every January 24 when he would recall his friend Jon Grimmett and loosing him There ,all those years ago.
I know that during those two to three days the NVA had us All pinned down and surrounded that All of us thought that would be our last Firefight in Nam.
We can only thank God that he had Blessed us with Capt. Julius Johnson. Capt. Johnson Saved us from being totally over run and wiped out as an Infantry Company !
I know that last day trapped there I had looked around that morning and I saw the realization on everyone's face that We were not going to Walk out of there. Yet we All had the look of Resolve also on our faces that we were going to go down fighting "TOGETHER". I could see it on every Brothers Face that I could see from my position. They, We had prepared ourselves to meet "OUR DESTINY". We were Ready for the Final Fight, The last Battle of Our Lives.
My Fears were No Longer there , as I looked around at my Brothers. They were washed from me. I knew that I was where I was supposed to be. With who I was supposed to be with. These were My Brothers. We would have Each Others Backs until the Last of us Fell. A calm came over me , and I did not Fear what lay ahead that day.
Capt. Julius Johnson called in everything available to him,Except "BROKEN ARROW" and by some unknown Miracle the NVA ended up hunkered down ,and allowed us to get away to fight Many a More Day ! We carried our dead and wounded Brothers Out, With Us, NO Brother was Left Behind !
We Humped most of that day to hook up with C-Company and the extra man power and fire power they afforded us.
I pray that All of Us that went on to Return Home have never forgotten the Price our Brothers paid there.
I pray We All have lived the kind of life Our Brothers were never afforded !
I pray they All have been with our Lord and Savior for all these years.
I Truly Pray to see them All again someday and hold them all Close Once Again !
ABU/ ATR
We were Young
We were Warriors
We are Brothers, Forever !
Bill Smith ( "Wild Bill")
ABU,4th Platoon A-C0. 1/327th Infantry
101st "AIRBORNE DIVISION"
June 67-March 68
Vietnam 1967-1969
The Story of ABU January 24, 1968 is depicted and described in the Book " THE OFFERING" written by one of the ABu Luetiants that was there ,and wounded on that First day on the 24th.
Lt. Tom Carhart describes the Counter Action taken by A-Co. and his own thoughts and fears during the first hours of that AMBUSH .
Carhart does this in the Chapter named
"THE AMBUSH".
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Name: Ray Sellers
Hometown: calumet city, illinois
Date: January 24, 2011 - 09:46 PM (pacific)
I served in Co "A" 2nd Bn. 327th in 1st platoon, most of my time in the point team. I have been in contact with a couple of vets who served around this time frame, or served in the same unit. I will try to contact each of you to mesh together some old memories.
Welcome Home to all you "No Slack" troopers.
God bless & good night.
Hometown: fowler, Colorado
Date: February 11, 2011 - 10:45 AM (pacific)
Is there anyone who would remember Randy Lundy? If so, please contact me with what information you have of him. Also if anyone has pictures, can I please have copies of them.
________________________________________
Name: Bill Boyd
Hometown: Richardson, Texas
Date: February 10, 2011 - 03:00 PM (pacific)
I was with the first group to enter Viet Nam in 1965. Being in the communications platoon, my group was assigned to the line companies for commo support during combat operations. I would like to hear from others in the platoon when I was there.
________________________________________
Name: Frank Howard Huot
Hometown: DeSoto, IA
Date: February 10, 2011 - 09:03 AM (pacific)
If you were with the"Demons" from early May 07 to 2002 please contact me at frank.huot@us.army.mil or gojira39@msn.com.
________________________________________
Name: Rodney Moss
Hometown: ,
Date: February 09, 2011 - 09:20 PM (pacific)
Wow this is awesome. Battleforce!! 3/327th Mar 90 to Sep 94......
Flat out Cool
________________________________________
Name: Robert Cygan
Hometown: ,
Date: February 09, 2011 - 10:51 AM (pacific)
Served in Phang Rang, Tuy Hoa and Komtum 66-67
Co C 2/327 Was called Saigon. Remember Walker, Spolick, Flash and Taylor. Was medivacted out of Komtum. Borrowed 10 bucks in script from Taylor I guess I owe him at least a hundred by now. Welcome home all my band of brothers.
________________________________________
Name: Marion Edward Gilkey
Hometown: ,
Date: February 06, 2011 - 08:15 PM (pacific)
Medic--ABU 1/327--January-December 1970
________________________________________
Name: Paul John Hernandez
Hometown: Goose Crreek, SC
Date: February 05, 2011 - 09:13 PM (pacific)
I was with A co 1/327. I had a recon squad and served June '68 to June '69. If anyone remembers me I would like to hear from you. Cpt Christenson(sp?) is the only captain I remember. I was a staff sargeant and had an ARVN squad for a while.
________________________________________
Name: SGM (RET) Charlie Lee Fraley
Hometown: Radcliff, Kentucky
Date: February 04, 2011 - 09:59 PM (pacific)
Deployed to Viet-nam 65 one of the boat people Co A 2/327th Inf.wounded in Tuy Hoa march 66 looking for David McDonald or anyone who served with me during that time
________________________________________
Name: Franklin Jones
Hometown: ,
Date: February 04, 2011 - 06:33 PM (pacific)
I was in country 1969-70 in Co. C 2nd Bn/327 and looking for any comrades
________________________________________
Name: Pamela Fife
Hometown: ,
Date: February 04, 2011 - 05:37 AM (pacific)
I come back often to see if anyone is asking about my Dad CSM Joseph John Dayoc..Jr. what a soldier. He has passed away but I have heard from many soldiers since then that he was a mentor..and a mans soldier..He loved the army,,he loved his troops, and we were so proud of his service to our country. I miss him everyday. I see things on TV..and can hear his voice in the background, expressing his dislike for our situation today. I just want to continue to honor him however I can. I love him dearly. He was always my hero.
________________________________________
Name: Michael Hill
Hometown: Houston, TX
Date: February 03, 2011 - 04:40 PM (pacific)
Spc. Mike Hill here, I served with 1st Platoon B Co 3rd/327th Infantry from 1996 -1999. Hello to all my fellow Bravo Bulldogs and regiment brothers. Stay safe.
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Name: michelle lynn Bush
Hometown: ,
Date: February 02, 2011 - 09:13 AM (pacific)
I am so grateful to have found this site. My daddy passed away last september at 62. I had no idea he was beginning to search for his brothers in the 101st...I found he wrote on this site...
"My name is Marion Bush I served with 1-327 HHC Mortar plt June 1967 - June 1968
I worked as gunner and FDC section (Chief computer) for the 4.2 mortar section, I joined the plt as a PFC left as SGT E5 I am very proud of my service and the Men I served with. " I also found a picture of him here and you don't know how much it means to me. My Daddy was a wonderful man, and excellent soldier and I'd give anything to have him back. God bless you all for your service. Anyone who remembers or fought beside Marion Bush please feel free to contact me -Love
Michelle Bush
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Name: Paul Miller
Hometown: Martinez, CA
Date: February 02, 2011 - 01:02 AM (pacific)
My brother John Peter Miller ' Pete ' was in the 2/327th as a medic with the HHC. He was awarded for actions on 6/26/67, 9/13/67 and 10/2/67.I would like to chat with some of his past friends. Mil Thornton I believe you made it to California when he past and was one of two that traveled on his last trip home. The other might have been James Criswell ? Thanks and I hope I hear from you, Paul
________________________________________
Name: S Negron
Hometown: ,
Date: January 31, 2011 - 09:13 AM (pacific)
My Dad was, Colbert Negron aka "Little Joe" Negron from NYC. I can't thank you guys enough for posting these pics, it has brought alot of smiles to not only my face but that of my other siblings/relatives. My Dad always spoke about his time in Vietnam, in a sense it brings some comfort to have these photos to remember him by. If there is anyone who served w/ him, please feel free to contact me, would love to hear stories of those who served w/ my Dad. God bless!
________________________________________
Name: ann atnip
Hometown: Moore, OK
Date: January 30, 2011 - 07:49 PM (pacific)
My brother Sgt.l Timothy David Ard was on Hamburger Hill in 1969.
________________________________________
Name: Frank Howard Huot
Hometown: DeSoto, IA
Date: January 30, 2011 - 09:31 AM (pacific)
If you were in D 2/327 from the years of 97-2002 please contact me anytime you want to. I was known as"Hootie"
________________________________________
Name: Millard Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 10:42 PM (pacific)
Name: Don Matthews
Hometown: ,
Date: December 14, 2010 - 08:38 PM (pacific)
Found video shot by an Army film crew that went on the operation to the Fury AO in April, 1971. Go to criticalpast.com and search for A Shau. There is no sound but the film is pretty high quality.""
________________________________________
WOW. What a find. Thanks. That is A co. 1/327th. I was the RTO for 1st platoon. We secured Fury for a 3 day artillery support mission that was going to go on in the Ashau. I remember very well and I recognize the guys that are getting off the birds and the group standing around when the camera pans Left to Right. That was 1st platoon.
I don't ever remember cameras being around at all.
I also have pictures of some of it that completely coincides with some of the video.
Awesome,
Thanks for posting this.
Mil Thornton
________________________________________
Name: mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 08:34 PM (pacific)
Name: Topher Cisar
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Date: December 21, 2010 - 08:06 PM (pacific)
Hello,
My dads name was Don Cisar and he was a Vietnam Veteran...A very proud one at that. He never talked much about it, I can think of only a few stories in all my years. One had to do with Christmas Eve 1970, which was very bad, and another was about how him and the guys used to pull pins on grenades, hold them and see who could get them to blow up in the air. He said they would do that for "fun". Dad has since passed away due to a heart attack. April 23rd 2010. It was kinda coincidental that he left for the Army on April 23rd 1970, forty years to the day. Anyways, my mom, brothers and I were going through some of his things this weekend and came across some of his Vietnam items. I picked out an old "ABU Assassins" Zippo lighter.
Pops, as us and the grandkids, called him was a member of the A Company 1/327th Infantry 101st Airborne Division. He served from '70-71. Some of the guys I know of from his pictures were Allen Libbert, Buck and Drill. Him and Al Libbert have always kept in touch over the years and this year my mom received a very nice memorial book about dad along with pics from their time serving their country.
South Dakota dedicated a Vietnam Vetrans memorial, a few years back, in Pierre. Dad & mom went to the dedication ceremony and even got a ride in a Huey. Mom, being the team player she is (and petrified of heights) was right by dads side in the chopper. That chopper ride was very theraputic for him and it was shortly after that that he told of the Christmas Eve 1970 story. I could not imagine going through that, or what any of you went through.
Thank you to all of you for all of your sacrafices and heroism. I salute you all!!
I love you and miss you Pops."
Topher,
I did not know your dad but I was there when he was and in the same company. As Paul said prior that Christmas Eve 1970 was a very bad day along with Christmas the next day. If you would like to know more about that day feel free to contact me by email or 714-335-4557.
If I saw a picture, then I would maybe remember him.
When we were there, we were almost always out in the jungle in our platoons patroling or on a firebase pulling outer security and really never got to know many of the others except maybe on Eagle Beach when we got to spend a few days there. Of course most of us didn't remember much when we were there.
Good for you to honor your father with his service and thank you for letting us know about our brother going to sit with Jesus.
Mil Thornton
________________________________________
Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:59 PM (pacific)
ame: Peter Matusiak (Danch)
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Date: January 17, 2011 - 05:40 PM (pacific)
I was with Company A, 1/327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division in Viet Nam during 1970. Anyone who was in the unit can call me or email me. I would like to get in touch with anyone who served in 1970 to revisit this time period and talk about our experiences."
What month did you go home? Your name sounds familier. I was also A Co. 70-71
________________________________________
Name: mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:55 PM (pacific)
Name: Peter Matusiak
Hometown: Denver, CO
Date: January 21, 2011 - 12:00 AM (pacific)
I served in A Company, 1/327th, 101st Airborne Division from March to December 1970. My base location was Phu Bai. Spent a lots of time on recon assignments. I had the job of RTO and had to call for fire support as well as resupply the troops in the field."
what platoon? I was also in A co. Aug 70-71. When did you leave in Dec?
________________________________________
Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:50 PM (pacific)
"1/327 July 1970-July 1971, served with Steve Abbot, Eric Johnson, Jerry Childers, Jeff David, Robert Rupert, Wells Koehler, Rod DeGrenier, Richard Cook, Anthony Amaral, Keith Bloyd, Robert Tucker, Danny Maxwell"
What company and platoon. I was there August 70-71 A co 3rd and 1st platoons
________________________________________
Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:46 PM (pacific)
Wild Bill.
Our anniversaries are close together bro. Your story is real and I know you honor those brothers that perished.
The Christmas eve 1970 friendly fire accident just past and I was able to get past another year of celebrating the lives of 12 brave brothers that perished that day.
Take it easy Bro.
________________________________________
Name: BJ Thomason
Hometown: Waynesville, NC
Date: January 25, 2011 - 07:44 PM (pacific)
Just checking in this year to see if any one has any information on Jimmy W. Green from Jackson Tn. Would like to contact by phone. Looking for a Clarke from Tupelo Miss. Also a Crawford from Ariz. First names I don't recall. Clarke, Crawford and I were shot the same day on Feb 17 1968. We were in the co a 1st 327th 4th ptl 101st in Phu Bia. Enjoy talking to those that were in the area at that time.
________________________________________
Name: Bill Smith
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Date: January 25, 2011 - 01:17 AM (pacific)
Today January 24th, 2011 I sat here all day remebering this same day 43 years ago. I was with my "ABU" Brothers in Phuoc Long Province at a place called Song Be. We had walked into a Regimental NVA Bunker complex. All hell broke loose.
Today I sat here remembering our Fallen Brothers:
Jon Grimmett, Fayetteville N.C., John R. Favor, Flint Michigan, George J. Holly III, Las Vegas , Nevada, William W. McClendon Jr., New Orleans, Louisiana, Ernest Patrick Palcic, New York,NY.
I can't recall the names of all our Wounded Brothers , as it has been so Long AGO.
May we never forget the Scarafice they all made all those years ago for all of us.
I also sat here thinking of my Best Friend who was also there with us Jim Grainger "Jungle Jim " who we lost last year in Tucson, Arizona. I missed calling him this year to consule him, as he broke down every January 24 when he would recall his friend Jon Grimmett and loosing him There ,all those years ago.
I know that during those two to three days the NVA had us All pinned down and surrounded that All of us thought that would be our last Firefight in Nam.
We can only thank God that he had Blessed us with Capt. Julius Johnson. Capt. Johnson Saved us from being totally over run and wiped out as an Infantry Company !
I know that last day trapped there I had looked around that morning and I saw the realization on everyone's face that We were not going to Walk out of there. Yet we All had the look of Resolve also on our faces that we were going to go down fighting "TOGETHER". I could see it on every Brothers Face that I could see from my position. They, We had prepared ourselves to meet "OUR DESTINY". We were Ready for the Final Fight, The last Battle of Our Lives.
My Fears were No Longer there , as I looked around at my Brothers. They were washed from me. I knew that I was where I was supposed to be. With who I was supposed to be with. These were My Brothers. We would have Each Others Backs until the Last of us Fell. A calm came over me , and I did not Fear what lay ahead that day.
Capt. Julius Johnson called in everything available to him,Except "BROKEN ARROW" and by some unknown Miracle the NVA ended up hunkered down ,and allowed us to get away to fight Many a More Day ! We carried our dead and wounded Brothers Out, With Us, NO Brother was Left Behind !
We Humped most of that day to hook up with C-Company and the extra man power and fire power they afforded us.
I pray that All of Us that went on to Return Home have never forgotten the Price our Brothers paid there.
I pray We All have lived the kind of life Our Brothers were never afforded !
I pray they All have been with our Lord and Savior for all these years.
I Truly Pray to see them All again someday and hold them all Close Once Again !
ABU/ ATR
We were Young
We were Warriors
We are Brothers, Forever !
Bill Smith ( "Wild Bill")
ABU,4th Platoon A-C0. 1/327th Infantry
101st "AIRBORNE DIVISION"
June 67-March 68
Vietnam 1967-1969
The Story of ABU January 24, 1968 is depicted and described in the Book " THE OFFERING" written by one of the ABu Luetiants that was there ,and wounded on that First day on the 24th.
Lt. Tom Carhart describes the Counter Action taken by A-Co. and his own thoughts and fears during the first hours of that AMBUSH .
Carhart does this in the Chapter named
"THE AMBUSH".
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Name: Ray Sellers
Hometown: calumet city, illinois
Date: January 24, 2011 - 09:46 PM (pacific)
I served in Co "A" 2nd Bn. 327th in 1st platoon, most of my time in the point team. I have been in contact with a couple of vets who served around this time frame, or served in the same unit. I will try to contact each of you to mesh together some old memories.
Welcome Home to all you "No Slack" troopers.
God bless & good night.
