wrote on December 5, 2008
at
10:47 pm
Name: Ken de Russy
Hometown: Anacortes, WA
Date: December 05, 2008 - 01:11 AM (pacific)
I just listed a copy of "101st Airborne 1968 Vietnam A Pictorial Review 1967-68" on Craigslist
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bks/945681819.html
Welcome home my brothers!
Ken de Russy WeFlyUniv@aol.com
USAF Security Police
Tuy Hoa AB, Camp Coryell Ban Me Thuot
69-70
________________________________________
Name: Chris Bayless
Hometown: Three Rivers, CA
Date: December 01, 2008 - 11:32 PM (pacific)
I served in 1st Plat. C Co. 1/327th from June 66 - June 67. I was wounded in Tuy Hoa Sept. 3rd, went to Camp Zama Japan and returned to to C Co. on Jan. 1st 67. I have contacted Sonny Hendrickson, George Lyons, Terry Gray (ABU), Ken Pfeiffer, and a few others. Looking for Brandis, L.C. Harris, Clark, Parker and any other brave men from that time.
________________________________________
Name: Richard Turney
Hometown: Enfield, CT
Date: November 30, 2008 - 10:20 PM (pacific)
Was in Hqs Co 5/58 til 9/59 then gyro to Germany. Was supposed to join 505th but got shanghaied for CENTAG
________________________________________
Name: Andrew Mitchell
Hometown: ,
Date: November 30, 2008 - 08:37 PM (pacific)
Hello, I am trying to find information on my uncle his name is Steve Tompkins he served with the 327th and was stationed at fire base Birmingham. The only other piece of information I know is that he was a door gunner on a huey. Any information or help I would greatly appreciate.
________________________________________
Name: steven miro
Hometown: , ohio
Date: November 30, 2008 - 07:37 PM (pacific)
my grandfather served with the 101st , 1st brigade 327 infantry . I am soon planning to enlist in the army to go airborne like him
________________________________________
Name: Jack Henry
Hometown: Jacksonville Beach, Fl.
Date: November 29, 2008 - 01:20 PM (pacific)
Over the holidays I was looking at all the photos on the web site. The 39mm anti-aircraft gun that was in the rear area Camp Eagle brought back some memories. I was walking slack for Benavidez when he found the cache. We marked up all the boobie traps with t.p. Benavidez told me it was going to turn into a easter egg hunt and the further away from the cache we could get the better. By the time the day was over we had loaded eight people into one medivac. Ill never forget the look of fear on the face of the pilot of the slick when we loaded that gun into his bird the next day. Our Kit Carson scout assembled the gun the next time we were in the rear for a stand down.
Now on to new memories, I have talked with or have contact information for the following members of the 3rd Platoon 68 & 69. Alva Shirley, Martin Hoogterp, Arvest Sparks, Freddie Fulford,
Henry M. Johnson, Cliford Gibson, Lennie Naughton, Roger Kinzer, James Gilbeaux, Rod Ledger, Tom Murrary, Doc. Olson, Micheal Guest, and Doug Bergman. We are still looking Rebel Tom Odom, Benavidez, Garcia, and Chavez and many more. Call or email with information 904-613-2440
No Slack
JacK Henry
________________________________________
Name: Stephen Horn
Hometown: ,
Date: November 29, 2008 - 12:05 PM (pacific)
Since finding this website and posting my entry yesterday, I have roamed around the site and noted several entries and a page by Donald (Curly) Jackson of Texas, who died in a motorcycle accident on July 4 of this year, and a page by Garry Wilhelmi (of Iowa, I believe). Curly and Garry were both in my platoon. Curly was a first-rate soldier. Did everything that was asked of him and never complained. He was popular and respected by all. Garry was my RTO and had important talents. He could light two cigarettes while calling for mortar illumination whenever we blew a bush during those rainy nights in Phu Loc District. He could also climb trees to take azimuths back to Roy or Tomahawk when we were up in the mountains during dry season. Best wishes to Curlys survivors and to Garry. I also found Robert Kellers name in the roster. Bob had second platoon when I had third. Weve since exchanged emails and I sent him a picture of the two of us that I had in an old album. Truthfully, I dont think about those days very much, but this has been an interesting look backward, and I want to thank the guys responsible for the website.
________________________________________
Name: stephen Horn
Hometown: ,
Date: November 28, 2008 - 02:41 PM (pacific)
I was the platoon leader of 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 2/327 from October 1969 to May 1970. My first night ambush was on the railroad tracks at Nuoc Noc on Halloween night, 1969. My Platoon Sergeant was Nelson Morris. After being Platoon leader, I commanded E company until I derosed at the end of August. I was responsible for the recon platoon, the snipers, the mortars, and defense of the TOC. To those guys who were writing about the attack on FSB Tomahawk in June, as I recall the CO was Cox. The First Sergant was a lifer named Dearman. To all of you, I say "No Slack!"
________________________________________
Name: Houston Douglas Wedlock
Hometown: Columbia, Maryland
Date: November 28, 2008 - 09:49 AM (pacific)
Hello Troopers,
I served with the 101st Airborne Division from Jan 1962 to Jun 1966.I was with Company E, 1st Airbone Battle Group 327th. Infantry and it change to Company B, 2nd Battalion 327th Airborne
shiped out in July 1965 to Vietnam on the boat.The 1st Bridage was the work horse of the Division doing that time.The Commander were Col. Wolf and we trained in California, Jump in Iran, made two mass jumps on Swift Strike Three, if any one remember those days I would like to hear from. I was also the Drill Team Sergeant of the 327th Drill team.As always ABOVE THE REST and SECOND TO NONE.
________________________________________
Name: Erick W. Miller
Hometown: Apache Junction, Arizona
Date: November 27, 2008 - 11:34 AM (pacific)
Its probably too late to wish you all Happy Thanksgiving but Ill do it anyway. Merry Christmas to all my 327th brothers and their families, past and present. Dont forget to pray for our troops and our allies troops. Special prayers for Cobratop Russ MacDonald. Jesus is the reason for the season.
Above the Rest with No Slack! Erick
________________________________________
Name: Ken Gow
Hometown: Binghamton, NY
Date: November 25, 2008 - 10:59 PM (pacific)
B Co 2/327th Sept 69 - Sept 70 John Shelton I see your note in the guestbook... No Slack! I remember SSG Wayne Foster... Doc Ben Karan of course! "We were soldiers, once... and young".
________________________________________
Name: ROGER D ROY
Hometown: STANFORD, KY
Date: November 25, 2008 - 02:06 PM (pacific)
I WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A MOST ENJOYABLE THANKSGIVING. LET US NOT FORGET TO BE TRULY THANKFUL AND COUNT OUR BLESSINGS. THEY ARE MANY.
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH CO A 2-327 INFANTRY. JANUARY-DECEMBER 1970.HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH SOME BROTHERS BUT ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE. GOD BLESS AMERICA, ROGER
________________________________________
Name: Rob Coakley
Hometown: Edmond, Oklahoma
Date: November 17, 2008 - 09:41 PM (pacific)
Served in ABU 1st/327th Infantry in Vietnam 1971. Point/Slack man along with "Lopey" Lopez until Dec 1971.
________________________________________
Name: Jan H Mansson
Hometown: Helsingborg, sweden
Date: November 17, 2008 - 03:12 PM (pacific)
Served as a TOW gunner in D co 2/327 from 1984-
1987." NO SLACK"
Swede
________________________________________
Name: G.W. "Sonny" Hendrickson
Hometown: Pto. Vallarta, jalisco, Mexico
Date: November 17, 2008 - 04:24 AM (pacific)
Thanks for the great website; and a shout out to my friends from C 1/327th. I served in Viet Nam From June of 66 to June of 67. Sonny
________________________________________
Name: john lynn Shelton
Hometown: Oklahoma City, Ok
Date: November 13, 2008 - 08:47 PM (pacific)
I Served in RPV in 1969 and 1970 B. Co. 2/327 th.
I served with Captin Don Moon and Joe Serna and Ben Karan We are trying to find our brothers who served with us to try to and meet.
John Lynn Shelton RTO
________________________________________
Name: Thomas P. SHEA
Hometown: Plantation, FL.
Date: November 12, 2008 - 07:06 PM (pacific)
Im trying to figure out if I was in the 1st 327 or the 2nd 327. I was in the commo platoon from aug 67 to nov 67. I then went to the 42nd sct dog plt. If you know where I can look this up please let me know. Thanks
________________________________________
Name: Marc Ebbert
Hometown: Portland, tn
Date: November 11, 2008 - 09:15 PM (pacific)
I would like to say Thanks to all NO SLACK vets I served in this great unit 93-95 C CO.2/327. A very special THANKS! to war-time vets .
________________________________________
Name: Lynda Harvey
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2008 - 07:01 PM (pacific)
On this 2008 Veterans Day I would just like to say "thank you". No matter what our political beliefs or opinions on the war in Iraq one thing is always true, we are the greatest nation in the world ONLY because of the great men and women who serve or have served in our military.
________________________________________
Name: John Charles Gifford
Hometown: Minneapolis,
Date: November 11, 2008 - 10:10 AM (pacific)
A big hand salute to all past and present 327th Infantry troopers on this Veterans Day 2008. God Bless you all!
John Gifford
No Slack
A Co 2/327th Inf, 1st Brigade, 101st Abn RVN 66-67 Tuy Hoa, Phang Rang, Kontum
A Co 2/505th Inf, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Abn RVN 68 TET, Hue, Phu Bai
________________________________________
Name: Kevin Stack
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2008 - 09:51 AM (pacific)
C. 2nd pl "Outlaws" 88/92 where you at?
________________________________________
Name: David J. Markham
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2008 - 09:22 AM (pacific)
Id like to take this opportunity to thank all my friends in the 327th and in fact the entire military community, past and present, for their service to our great country. God Bless you all.........
________________________________________
Name: Keith Stoneberger
Hometown: Luray, Va
Date: November 10, 2008 - 08:10 PM (pacific)
I dont kow if I am supposed to say anything because I was with D 2/327 during Desert Shield/Storm. Missed the guys I served with and I would like to say hello.
________________________________________
Name: Charles J Schaefer
Hometown: Montgomery City, MO
Date: November 09, 2008 - 04:32 PM (pacific)
Just found the site and thought I would leave my information. I was a member of Company D, 2/327 Infantry, 3rd Platoon in the 101st Airborne from November 1970 - December 1971.
________________________________________
Name: William Johnston
Hometown: Port Orange, Florida
Date: November 07, 2008 - 04:24 PM (pacific)
Hey Doc,
Just to let you know I was a Sgt E5 in C co 2/237 in 1970. Same AO Im sure. I have cll and am 100% disabled.
Hometown: Anacortes, WA
Date: December 05, 2008 - 01:11 AM (pacific)
I just listed a copy of "101st Airborne 1968 Vietnam A Pictorial Review 1967-68" on Craigslist
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bks/945681819.html
Welcome home my brothers!
Ken de Russy WeFlyUniv@aol.com
USAF Security Police
Tuy Hoa AB, Camp Coryell Ban Me Thuot
69-70
________________________________________
Name: Chris Bayless
Hometown: Three Rivers, CA
Date: December 01, 2008 - 11:32 PM (pacific)
I served in 1st Plat. C Co. 1/327th from June 66 - June 67. I was wounded in Tuy Hoa Sept. 3rd, went to Camp Zama Japan and returned to to C Co. on Jan. 1st 67. I have contacted Sonny Hendrickson, George Lyons, Terry Gray (ABU), Ken Pfeiffer, and a few others. Looking for Brandis, L.C. Harris, Clark, Parker and any other brave men from that time.
________________________________________
Name: Richard Turney
Hometown: Enfield, CT
Date: November 30, 2008 - 10:20 PM (pacific)
Was in Hqs Co 5/58 til 9/59 then gyro to Germany. Was supposed to join 505th but got shanghaied for CENTAG
________________________________________
Name: Andrew Mitchell
Hometown: ,
Date: November 30, 2008 - 08:37 PM (pacific)
Hello, I am trying to find information on my uncle his name is Steve Tompkins he served with the 327th and was stationed at fire base Birmingham. The only other piece of information I know is that he was a door gunner on a huey. Any information or help I would greatly appreciate.
________________________________________
Name: steven miro
Hometown: , ohio
Date: November 30, 2008 - 07:37 PM (pacific)
my grandfather served with the 101st , 1st brigade 327 infantry . I am soon planning to enlist in the army to go airborne like him
________________________________________
Name: Jack Henry
Hometown: Jacksonville Beach, Fl.
Date: November 29, 2008 - 01:20 PM (pacific)
Over the holidays I was looking at all the photos on the web site. The 39mm anti-aircraft gun that was in the rear area Camp Eagle brought back some memories. I was walking slack for Benavidez when he found the cache. We marked up all the boobie traps with t.p. Benavidez told me it was going to turn into a easter egg hunt and the further away from the cache we could get the better. By the time the day was over we had loaded eight people into one medivac. Ill never forget the look of fear on the face of the pilot of the slick when we loaded that gun into his bird the next day. Our Kit Carson scout assembled the gun the next time we were in the rear for a stand down.
Now on to new memories, I have talked with or have contact information for the following members of the 3rd Platoon 68 & 69. Alva Shirley, Martin Hoogterp, Arvest Sparks, Freddie Fulford,
Henry M. Johnson, Cliford Gibson, Lennie Naughton, Roger Kinzer, James Gilbeaux, Rod Ledger, Tom Murrary, Doc. Olson, Micheal Guest, and Doug Bergman. We are still looking Rebel Tom Odom, Benavidez, Garcia, and Chavez and many more. Call or email with information 904-613-2440
No Slack
JacK Henry
________________________________________
Name: Stephen Horn
Hometown: ,
Date: November 29, 2008 - 12:05 PM (pacific)
Since finding this website and posting my entry yesterday, I have roamed around the site and noted several entries and a page by Donald (Curly) Jackson of Texas, who died in a motorcycle accident on July 4 of this year, and a page by Garry Wilhelmi (of Iowa, I believe). Curly and Garry were both in my platoon. Curly was a first-rate soldier. Did everything that was asked of him and never complained. He was popular and respected by all. Garry was my RTO and had important talents. He could light two cigarettes while calling for mortar illumination whenever we blew a bush during those rainy nights in Phu Loc District. He could also climb trees to take azimuths back to Roy or Tomahawk when we were up in the mountains during dry season. Best wishes to Curlys survivors and to Garry. I also found Robert Kellers name in the roster. Bob had second platoon when I had third. Weve since exchanged emails and I sent him a picture of the two of us that I had in an old album. Truthfully, I dont think about those days very much, but this has been an interesting look backward, and I want to thank the guys responsible for the website.
________________________________________
Name: stephen Horn
Hometown: ,
Date: November 28, 2008 - 02:41 PM (pacific)
I was the platoon leader of 3rd Platoon, Charlie Company, 2/327 from October 1969 to May 1970. My first night ambush was on the railroad tracks at Nuoc Noc on Halloween night, 1969. My Platoon Sergeant was Nelson Morris. After being Platoon leader, I commanded E company until I derosed at the end of August. I was responsible for the recon platoon, the snipers, the mortars, and defense of the TOC. To those guys who were writing about the attack on FSB Tomahawk in June, as I recall the CO was Cox. The First Sergant was a lifer named Dearman. To all of you, I say "No Slack!"
________________________________________
Name: Houston Douglas Wedlock
Hometown: Columbia, Maryland
Date: November 28, 2008 - 09:49 AM (pacific)
Hello Troopers,
I served with the 101st Airborne Division from Jan 1962 to Jun 1966.I was with Company E, 1st Airbone Battle Group 327th. Infantry and it change to Company B, 2nd Battalion 327th Airborne
shiped out in July 1965 to Vietnam on the boat.The 1st Bridage was the work horse of the Division doing that time.The Commander were Col. Wolf and we trained in California, Jump in Iran, made two mass jumps on Swift Strike Three, if any one remember those days I would like to hear from. I was also the Drill Team Sergeant of the 327th Drill team.As always ABOVE THE REST and SECOND TO NONE.
________________________________________
Name: Erick W. Miller
Hometown: Apache Junction, Arizona
Date: November 27, 2008 - 11:34 AM (pacific)
Its probably too late to wish you all Happy Thanksgiving but Ill do it anyway. Merry Christmas to all my 327th brothers and their families, past and present. Dont forget to pray for our troops and our allies troops. Special prayers for Cobratop Russ MacDonald. Jesus is the reason for the season.
Above the Rest with No Slack! Erick
________________________________________
Name: Ken Gow
Hometown: Binghamton, NY
Date: November 25, 2008 - 10:59 PM (pacific)
B Co 2/327th Sept 69 - Sept 70 John Shelton I see your note in the guestbook... No Slack! I remember SSG Wayne Foster... Doc Ben Karan of course! "We were soldiers, once... and young".
________________________________________
Name: ROGER D ROY
Hometown: STANFORD, KY
Date: November 25, 2008 - 02:06 PM (pacific)
I WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A MOST ENJOYABLE THANKSGIVING. LET US NOT FORGET TO BE TRULY THANKFUL AND COUNT OUR BLESSINGS. THEY ARE MANY.
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH CO A 2-327 INFANTRY. JANUARY-DECEMBER 1970.HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH SOME BROTHERS BUT ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE. GOD BLESS AMERICA, ROGER
________________________________________
Name: Rob Coakley
Hometown: Edmond, Oklahoma
Date: November 17, 2008 - 09:41 PM (pacific)
Served in ABU 1st/327th Infantry in Vietnam 1971. Point/Slack man along with "Lopey" Lopez until Dec 1971.
________________________________________
Name: Jan H Mansson
Hometown: Helsingborg, sweden
Date: November 17, 2008 - 03:12 PM (pacific)
Served as a TOW gunner in D co 2/327 from 1984-
1987." NO SLACK"
Swede
________________________________________
Name: G.W. "Sonny" Hendrickson
Hometown: Pto. Vallarta, jalisco, Mexico
Date: November 17, 2008 - 04:24 AM (pacific)
Thanks for the great website; and a shout out to my friends from C 1/327th. I served in Viet Nam From June of 66 to June of 67. Sonny
________________________________________
Name: john lynn Shelton
Hometown: Oklahoma City, Ok
Date: November 13, 2008 - 08:47 PM (pacific)
I Served in RPV in 1969 and 1970 B. Co. 2/327 th.
I served with Captin Don Moon and Joe Serna and Ben Karan We are trying to find our brothers who served with us to try to and meet.
John Lynn Shelton RTO
________________________________________
Name: Thomas P. SHEA
Hometown: Plantation, FL.
Date: November 12, 2008 - 07:06 PM (pacific)
Im trying to figure out if I was in the 1st 327 or the 2nd 327. I was in the commo platoon from aug 67 to nov 67. I then went to the 42nd sct dog plt. If you know where I can look this up please let me know. Thanks
________________________________________
Name: Marc Ebbert
Hometown: Portland, tn
Date: November 11, 2008 - 09:15 PM (pacific)
I would like to say Thanks to all NO SLACK vets I served in this great unit 93-95 C CO.2/327. A very special THANKS! to war-time vets .
________________________________________
Name: Lynda Harvey
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2008 - 07:01 PM (pacific)
On this 2008 Veterans Day I would just like to say "thank you". No matter what our political beliefs or opinions on the war in Iraq one thing is always true, we are the greatest nation in the world ONLY because of the great men and women who serve or have served in our military.
________________________________________
Name: John Charles Gifford
Hometown: Minneapolis,
Date: November 11, 2008 - 10:10 AM (pacific)
A big hand salute to all past and present 327th Infantry troopers on this Veterans Day 2008. God Bless you all!
John Gifford
No Slack
A Co 2/327th Inf, 1st Brigade, 101st Abn RVN 66-67 Tuy Hoa, Phang Rang, Kontum
A Co 2/505th Inf, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Abn RVN 68 TET, Hue, Phu Bai
________________________________________
Name: Kevin Stack
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2008 - 09:51 AM (pacific)
C. 2nd pl "Outlaws" 88/92 where you at?
________________________________________
Name: David J. Markham
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2008 - 09:22 AM (pacific)
Id like to take this opportunity to thank all my friends in the 327th and in fact the entire military community, past and present, for their service to our great country. God Bless you all.........
________________________________________
Name: Keith Stoneberger
Hometown: Luray, Va
Date: November 10, 2008 - 08:10 PM (pacific)
I dont kow if I am supposed to say anything because I was with D 2/327 during Desert Shield/Storm. Missed the guys I served with and I would like to say hello.
________________________________________
Name: Charles J Schaefer
Hometown: Montgomery City, MO
Date: November 09, 2008 - 04:32 PM (pacific)
Just found the site and thought I would leave my information. I was a member of Company D, 2/327 Infantry, 3rd Platoon in the 101st Airborne from November 1970 - December 1971.
________________________________________
Name: William Johnston
Hometown: Port Orange, Florida
Date: November 07, 2008 - 04:24 PM (pacific)
Hey Doc,
Just to let you know I was a Sgt E5 in C co 2/237 in 1970. Same AO Im sure. I have cll and am 100% disabled.
