wrote on November 6, 2007
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11:23 pm
Name: Ben Hodges
Hometown: ,
Date: November 06, 2007 - 02:44 PM (pacific)
Eli, this website is looking great. Thanks for what you and other Hero's do to continue to support our Troopers.
Brothers and Sisters, the First Brigade/327th Inf is deployed to Iraq for the third time now and has already suffered the loss of a No Slack Sergeant. Pls continue to keep these Soldiers and their great Army Families in your Prayers.
I am proud to have served as Company Commander of C/3-327 Inf 86-88, XO of 3-327 Inf 94-95, and Cdr of the First Brigade 2004-06.
Army Strong! Ben
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Name: Mike J. Bertell
Hometown: Quartz Hill, CA
Date: November 05, 2007 - 11:33 PM (pacific)
I was with the 25th for ten weeks and was transfered to the 101st on Nov. 1970. I was in the middle of the line on the Christmas Eve accident with A-Co. Left Nam on Aug. 71.
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Name: Carl Coulthard
Hometown: Hamlet, NC
Date: November 05, 2007 - 07:45 PM (pacific)
1/327 Medic Fred Tomlin (67/68) died Sunday, November 4 after a year- long struggle with pancreatic cancer at his home in Jamestown, KS.
We will miss you "Doc" but never will we forget you.
Funeral arrangements haven't been finalized as of yet. I will keep you posted.
ATR
CC
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Name: Cass Casimano
Hometown: Levittown, New York
Date: November 03, 2007 - 08:58 PM (pacific)
My name is Cass . I was stationed in Phu Bai with the 101st Airborne Div. From 1970-71. I was a Scout Dog Handler with the 47th Scout Dog Platoon. My Scout Dogs Name was Roger ( Serial # 3M84 )
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Name: Robert (Bob) Keck
Hometown: tampa, fl
Date: November 03, 2007 - 09:18 AM (pacific)
I was a medic with 1st plt C 2/327 for most of 1967 . Left VN Nov 67. Sgt Larry was our plt sgt and the only plt leader I can remember was a Lt Unger. I remember a few names; Cole, carried the M60, Grey was a RTO, I treated Groll for a sucking chest wound. I don't remember a lot of details, it was a long time ago, and I basicly was just following the guy in front of me. I would like to hear from anyone that I served with.
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Name: Charlene A. Ganzer
Hometown: Hayfork, CA
Date: November 03, 2007 - 01:58 AM (pacific)
I wish to sincerely thank Yankee Jim,and Hannibal for helping me with everything. Without them and all the help that they gave me; I never would have found out the what, or where, about my brother's death. I did get some of my brother's medal's and some of his paperwork from the Army. You will never know what this has done for me. He deserved what little I could do to protect his memory. I would like to hear from anyone else that knew PFC Dennis Lamar Bunting,Machine Gun Crew, B Company-2nd Battalion 327th Infantry 101st Airborne Division. My son (Dennis Lumar) was named after my brother, and was born in the 10 day period between my brothers death (Sep. 17, 66) and his birthday (Sept. 27, 66) and I would like to have pictures from his time in Viet Nam, as well as letters from others who served with him. Thank You Doug Field from the bottom of my heart for the artical you wrote about "Hill 86" I never knew what my brother went through. He gave his all, as did all his brothers that night. God Bless You All!!
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Name: Larry Maroto
Hometown: Lake Worth, Florida
Date: November 02, 2007 - 05:14 AM (pacific)
I was in Dco,1st Bn/327th Inf Regt from 1990-1993. I'm looking to make contact w/ anyone who served during that period. God Bless. "Honor and Country"
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Name: Damion Duane Tassler
Hometown: Oxford, WI
Date: November 02, 2007 - 03:50 AM (pacific)
I served as a Squad and Section Leader in 4th Platoon D Co. 1/327 from September 2000 until February 2004. During that time we had one NTC rotation; one JRTC rotation; Many trips to Fort Knox and the deployment to Kuwait and Iraq before/during OIF.
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Name: DENNIS K. ALBRIGHT
Hometown: CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
Date: November 01, 2007 - 12:35 PM (pacific)
Dear Veterans I am the 7th Dist Commander for The Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Ohio and we the Sons of the American would like to thank all of you for what you have done in the past, future, and present to help with our freedom in our country. We appreciate everything you have done and you/families will always be in our prayers
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Name: William L Gale
Hometown: St. Petersburg, Fl
Date: November 01, 2007 - 08:51 AM (pacific)
I just recently found this site and I am so happy that I did. I would like to hear from anyone from the mortar platoon in B Company I believe. I remember we took a platoon picture in Phan Rang in 1967. I carried the radio for a while for Sggt Kulu.
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Name: GARY LEE WANAMAKER
Hometown: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Date: October 30, 2007 - 08:25 PM (pacific)
TRYING TO FIND ANYONE WHO KNEW MY BROTHER DANNY WANAMAKER KIA 1966
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Name: Chris Byrd
Hometown: ,
Date: October 29, 2007 - 04:53 AM (pacific)
Served with Battleforce in OIF 1. Some of the greatest guys I have ever met.
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Name: carlo arturo dibattista
Hometown: Estepona. Spain,
Date: October 28, 2007 - 07:14 PM (pacific)
Today is October 28th. When I woke up this day in 1967 I was safe within a Tiger Force NDP. Earlier the day before 1st Platoon B Co. was ambushed and pinned down, ammo depleted, no Tac-Air or Arty in and around a rice paddy on an Operation in I Corps for nearly 6 hours. With the Platoon Sgt. useless from fear, the medic, Norm Bagley actually led the defense. With the rest of the Company deployed and engaged elsewhere...we were doing an end run around the NVA regulars or that was the plan, to come to the relief of the Company Command Group and another Platoon who were pinned down, too. Under heavy automatic weapons fire and having sustained heavy casualties we held on as best as we could; retrieving some wounded, recovering ammo from our KIA, and otherwise soldiering on. 2 days previous we re-supplied and got 3 cherries, who were all KIA later, sat out the monsoon night in a Firebase and humped a lot of klicks to get to where we'd be close enough on the 27th to hit the NVA. Besides the fear, I most remember the cold, and being harassed throughout the night by the NVA. Later in the day on the 27th, with the skies clearing, hearing the busting of bush and the cries of "Above The Rest" coming from the Tiger Force guys, I remember reaching into my fatigue shirt and kissing Airborne Mary. The amazing part was after securing our defensive positions, they got on line, laid down a base of fire and charged the NVA positions and recovered our men. I was an M60 gunner and I was down to maybe 40 rounds having gotten the ammo our survivors carried. Our other gunner, Caan was KIA and I had already used his ammo as well as a cherry named Stohl who carried an M79. Up to and including that night when Tiger Force came for us, I had never in my life broken a tear. Every year since, I go to mass and pray for my comrades and for myself.
No Slack!
carlo d.
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Name: ROYCE M MCCREARY
Hometown: UNICOI, TN
Date: October 28, 2007 - 10:24 AM (pacific)
SERVED IN F/O UNIT ATTACHED TO TIGER FORCE JUNE 66 DAK TO
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Name: Tarryl Ray
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Date: October 27, 2007 - 06:49 AM (pacific)
I served during the 80's
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Name: donald Curtis
Hometown: Dallas, Tx
Date: October 26, 2007 - 09:27 AM (pacific)
I was a grunt & lost a lot of memory of names due to a W/P short round. I Served w/ Lt. Gutirez, Sonnenburg, Greer Carson (sorry about name spelling guys) I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I was not the sharpest tack in the box at the time but made up for it on my 2nd tour in 69-70.
No serious PTSD but I would like to fill in some of the missing gaps. I remember humping Tuy Hoa, Kontum & Duc Pho. (Still hate ham & Mother*#@s.) I played Taps at DucPho funeral..I am honored to have served with the best!
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Name: Rolando "Short Round" Matos
Hometown: ,
Date: October 25, 2007 - 01:42 PM (pacific)
Greetings,
I was assigned to Charlie Airborne 6/327 inf (later 4/9 inf) at Ft. Wainwright, AK from 87-89. I'd like to hear from anyone from the unit especially any "Rhinos".
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Name: Jerry Berry
Hometown: Libby, Montana
Date: October 24, 2007 - 09:59 AM (pacific)
Troopers, does anyone who deployed to South Vietnam aboard the USNS Eltinge in July 1965 recall getting their Ocean Crossing Card? If so, please contact me. Most everyone who crossed the 'big pond' by ship received one. I have seen a number of Ocean Crossing cards issued to troopers from WW II, Korea to Vietnam. I served in 3rd Plt., Co. A, 3-506th and later became our battalion PIO. On the trip over, I worked alongside our company clerk and helped issue these cards. I and many others in my orignal group have theirs and I can help you get a reproduction of yours, if you want it. If any of you reading this message served part of your tour with our 3-506th, please contact me, because we are searching for you. Jerry in Montana
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Name: Chad Hillier
Hometown: Knoxville, Illinois
Date: October 23, 2007 - 08:59 PM (pacific)
Had the honor of serving with 3/327 for 2 years. I used to use the patch on my sleeve as motivation when times seemed tough, I'd look at it and think of the men who wore it before me, and what they had gone through and things always seemed to get better from there.
Thank you Brothers!
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Name: doug e heinzmann
Hometown: brooklyn park, mn
Date: October 23, 2007 - 07:55 PM (pacific)
I have many good memories. Seems like a dream now but on the same token very real.Helped shape who I am today.I served with many good men who I am sure are very good husbands and fathers.
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Name: Curtis Wyman
Hometown: Austin, TX
Date: October 23, 2007 - 02:52 PM (pacific)
I served with Company D, 2d Battalion (Airmobile), 327th Infantry during the assault on FB Tomahawk on June 10, 1970. My unit of record at the time was Btry A 1st Bn (Ambl) 321st Arty. I'm currently living in Austin, Texas where I teach Physics at William B. Travis High School.
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Name: Terence McCormack
Hometown: ,
Date: October 21, 2007 - 07:09 AM (pacific)
I was with c co during desert shield / storm I am looking for anyone from the unit that was there I need some information that is very important.Or if someone is active in that unit now please contact me asap!!!
________________________________________
Name: Kevin Thomason
Hometown: ,
Date: October 20, 2007 - 08:39 PM (pacific)
Served with c co no slack in desert shield desert storm. God bless all you soldiers now serving!
________________________________________
Name: John C Davis
Hometown: Litchfield Park, AZ
Date: October 20, 2007 - 07:44 PM (pacific)
Just met Tom Murray today in Prescott, AZ. He said he served with A & C of 2/327 from 68-69 or 69-70, I can't remember (senior moment). Tom if you read this drop me an email.
________________________________________
Name: Sarah Kristina Diehl
Hometown: mountain city, TN
Date: October 19, 2007 - 03:55 PM (pacific)
My husband is currently in Iraq. He is in the 4th platoon. I wanna thank everyone for their prayers and support. Thank you again.
Hometown: ,
Date: November 06, 2007 - 02:44 PM (pacific)
Eli, this website is looking great. Thanks for what you and other Hero's do to continue to support our Troopers.
Brothers and Sisters, the First Brigade/327th Inf is deployed to Iraq for the third time now and has already suffered the loss of a No Slack Sergeant. Pls continue to keep these Soldiers and their great Army Families in your Prayers.
I am proud to have served as Company Commander of C/3-327 Inf 86-88, XO of 3-327 Inf 94-95, and Cdr of the First Brigade 2004-06.
Army Strong! Ben
________________________________________
Name: Mike J. Bertell
Hometown: Quartz Hill, CA
Date: November 05, 2007 - 11:33 PM (pacific)
I was with the 25th for ten weeks and was transfered to the 101st on Nov. 1970. I was in the middle of the line on the Christmas Eve accident with A-Co. Left Nam on Aug. 71.
________________________________________
Name: Carl Coulthard
Hometown: Hamlet, NC
Date: November 05, 2007 - 07:45 PM (pacific)
1/327 Medic Fred Tomlin (67/68) died Sunday, November 4 after a year- long struggle with pancreatic cancer at his home in Jamestown, KS.
We will miss you "Doc" but never will we forget you.
Funeral arrangements haven't been finalized as of yet. I will keep you posted.
ATR
CC
________________________________________
Name: Cass Casimano
Hometown: Levittown, New York
Date: November 03, 2007 - 08:58 PM (pacific)
My name is Cass . I was stationed in Phu Bai with the 101st Airborne Div. From 1970-71. I was a Scout Dog Handler with the 47th Scout Dog Platoon. My Scout Dogs Name was Roger ( Serial # 3M84 )
________________________________________
Name: Robert (Bob) Keck
Hometown: tampa, fl
Date: November 03, 2007 - 09:18 AM (pacific)
I was a medic with 1st plt C 2/327 for most of 1967 . Left VN Nov 67. Sgt Larry was our plt sgt and the only plt leader I can remember was a Lt Unger. I remember a few names; Cole, carried the M60, Grey was a RTO, I treated Groll for a sucking chest wound. I don't remember a lot of details, it was a long time ago, and I basicly was just following the guy in front of me. I would like to hear from anyone that I served with.
________________________________________
Name: Charlene A. Ganzer
Hometown: Hayfork, CA
Date: November 03, 2007 - 01:58 AM (pacific)
I wish to sincerely thank Yankee Jim,and Hannibal for helping me with everything. Without them and all the help that they gave me; I never would have found out the what, or where, about my brother's death. I did get some of my brother's medal's and some of his paperwork from the Army. You will never know what this has done for me. He deserved what little I could do to protect his memory. I would like to hear from anyone else that knew PFC Dennis Lamar Bunting,Machine Gun Crew, B Company-2nd Battalion 327th Infantry 101st Airborne Division. My son (Dennis Lumar) was named after my brother, and was born in the 10 day period between my brothers death (Sep. 17, 66) and his birthday (Sept. 27, 66) and I would like to have pictures from his time in Viet Nam, as well as letters from others who served with him. Thank You Doug Field from the bottom of my heart for the artical you wrote about "Hill 86" I never knew what my brother went through. He gave his all, as did all his brothers that night. God Bless You All!!
________________________________________
Name: Larry Maroto
Hometown: Lake Worth, Florida
Date: November 02, 2007 - 05:14 AM (pacific)
I was in Dco,1st Bn/327th Inf Regt from 1990-1993. I'm looking to make contact w/ anyone who served during that period. God Bless. "Honor and Country"
________________________________________
Name: Damion Duane Tassler
Hometown: Oxford, WI
Date: November 02, 2007 - 03:50 AM (pacific)
I served as a Squad and Section Leader in 4th Platoon D Co. 1/327 from September 2000 until February 2004. During that time we had one NTC rotation; one JRTC rotation; Many trips to Fort Knox and the deployment to Kuwait and Iraq before/during OIF.
________________________________________
Name: DENNIS K. ALBRIGHT
Hometown: CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
Date: November 01, 2007 - 12:35 PM (pacific)
Dear Veterans I am the 7th Dist Commander for The Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Ohio and we the Sons of the American would like to thank all of you for what you have done in the past, future, and present to help with our freedom in our country. We appreciate everything you have done and you/families will always be in our prayers
________________________________________
Name: William L Gale
Hometown: St. Petersburg, Fl
Date: November 01, 2007 - 08:51 AM (pacific)
I just recently found this site and I am so happy that I did. I would like to hear from anyone from the mortar platoon in B Company I believe. I remember we took a platoon picture in Phan Rang in 1967. I carried the radio for a while for Sggt Kulu.
________________________________________
Name: GARY LEE WANAMAKER
Hometown: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Date: October 30, 2007 - 08:25 PM (pacific)
TRYING TO FIND ANYONE WHO KNEW MY BROTHER DANNY WANAMAKER KIA 1966
________________________________________
Name: Chris Byrd
Hometown: ,
Date: October 29, 2007 - 04:53 AM (pacific)
Served with Battleforce in OIF 1. Some of the greatest guys I have ever met.
________________________________________
Name: carlo arturo dibattista
Hometown: Estepona. Spain,
Date: October 28, 2007 - 07:14 PM (pacific)
Today is October 28th. When I woke up this day in 1967 I was safe within a Tiger Force NDP. Earlier the day before 1st Platoon B Co. was ambushed and pinned down, ammo depleted, no Tac-Air or Arty in and around a rice paddy on an Operation in I Corps for nearly 6 hours. With the Platoon Sgt. useless from fear, the medic, Norm Bagley actually led the defense. With the rest of the Company deployed and engaged elsewhere...we were doing an end run around the NVA regulars or that was the plan, to come to the relief of the Company Command Group and another Platoon who were pinned down, too. Under heavy automatic weapons fire and having sustained heavy casualties we held on as best as we could; retrieving some wounded, recovering ammo from our KIA, and otherwise soldiering on. 2 days previous we re-supplied and got 3 cherries, who were all KIA later, sat out the monsoon night in a Firebase and humped a lot of klicks to get to where we'd be close enough on the 27th to hit the NVA. Besides the fear, I most remember the cold, and being harassed throughout the night by the NVA. Later in the day on the 27th, with the skies clearing, hearing the busting of bush and the cries of "Above The Rest" coming from the Tiger Force guys, I remember reaching into my fatigue shirt and kissing Airborne Mary. The amazing part was after securing our defensive positions, they got on line, laid down a base of fire and charged the NVA positions and recovered our men. I was an M60 gunner and I was down to maybe 40 rounds having gotten the ammo our survivors carried. Our other gunner, Caan was KIA and I had already used his ammo as well as a cherry named Stohl who carried an M79. Up to and including that night when Tiger Force came for us, I had never in my life broken a tear. Every year since, I go to mass and pray for my comrades and for myself.
No Slack!
carlo d.
________________________________________
Name: ROYCE M MCCREARY
Hometown: UNICOI, TN
Date: October 28, 2007 - 10:24 AM (pacific)
SERVED IN F/O UNIT ATTACHED TO TIGER FORCE JUNE 66 DAK TO
________________________________________
Name: Tarryl Ray
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Date: October 27, 2007 - 06:49 AM (pacific)
I served during the 80's
________________________________________
Name: donald Curtis
Hometown: Dallas, Tx
Date: October 26, 2007 - 09:27 AM (pacific)
I was a grunt & lost a lot of memory of names due to a W/P short round. I Served w/ Lt. Gutirez, Sonnenburg, Greer Carson (sorry about name spelling guys) I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I was not the sharpest tack in the box at the time but made up for it on my 2nd tour in 69-70.
No serious PTSD but I would like to fill in some of the missing gaps. I remember humping Tuy Hoa, Kontum & Duc Pho. (Still hate ham & Mother*#@s.) I played Taps at DucPho funeral..I am honored to have served with the best!
________________________________________
Name: Rolando "Short Round" Matos
Hometown: ,
Date: October 25, 2007 - 01:42 PM (pacific)
Greetings,
I was assigned to Charlie Airborne 6/327 inf (later 4/9 inf) at Ft. Wainwright, AK from 87-89. I'd like to hear from anyone from the unit especially any "Rhinos".
________________________________________
Name: Jerry Berry
Hometown: Libby, Montana
Date: October 24, 2007 - 09:59 AM (pacific)
Troopers, does anyone who deployed to South Vietnam aboard the USNS Eltinge in July 1965 recall getting their Ocean Crossing Card? If so, please contact me. Most everyone who crossed the 'big pond' by ship received one. I have seen a number of Ocean Crossing cards issued to troopers from WW II, Korea to Vietnam. I served in 3rd Plt., Co. A, 3-506th and later became our battalion PIO. On the trip over, I worked alongside our company clerk and helped issue these cards. I and many others in my orignal group have theirs and I can help you get a reproduction of yours, if you want it. If any of you reading this message served part of your tour with our 3-506th, please contact me, because we are searching for you. Jerry in Montana
________________________________________
Name: Chad Hillier
Hometown: Knoxville, Illinois
Date: October 23, 2007 - 08:59 PM (pacific)
Had the honor of serving with 3/327 for 2 years. I used to use the patch on my sleeve as motivation when times seemed tough, I'd look at it and think of the men who wore it before me, and what they had gone through and things always seemed to get better from there.
Thank you Brothers!
________________________________________
Name: doug e heinzmann
Hometown: brooklyn park, mn
Date: October 23, 2007 - 07:55 PM (pacific)
I have many good memories. Seems like a dream now but on the same token very real.Helped shape who I am today.I served with many good men who I am sure are very good husbands and fathers.
________________________________________
Name: Curtis Wyman
Hometown: Austin, TX
Date: October 23, 2007 - 02:52 PM (pacific)
I served with Company D, 2d Battalion (Airmobile), 327th Infantry during the assault on FB Tomahawk on June 10, 1970. My unit of record at the time was Btry A 1st Bn (Ambl) 321st Arty. I'm currently living in Austin, Texas where I teach Physics at William B. Travis High School.
________________________________________
Name: Terence McCormack
Hometown: ,
Date: October 21, 2007 - 07:09 AM (pacific)
I was with c co during desert shield / storm I am looking for anyone from the unit that was there I need some information that is very important.Or if someone is active in that unit now please contact me asap!!!
________________________________________
Name: Kevin Thomason
Hometown: ,
Date: October 20, 2007 - 08:39 PM (pacific)
Served with c co no slack in desert shield desert storm. God bless all you soldiers now serving!
________________________________________
Name: John C Davis
Hometown: Litchfield Park, AZ
Date: October 20, 2007 - 07:44 PM (pacific)
Just met Tom Murray today in Prescott, AZ. He said he served with A & C of 2/327 from 68-69 or 69-70, I can't remember (senior moment). Tom if you read this drop me an email.
________________________________________
Name: Sarah Kristina Diehl
Hometown: mountain city, TN
Date: October 19, 2007 - 03:55 PM (pacific)
My husband is currently in Iraq. He is in the 4th platoon. I wanna thank everyone for their prayers and support. Thank you again.
