wrote on January 2, 2007
at
12:35 am
Name: Brenda Thweatt
Hometown: Kosciusko, MS
Date: January 16, 2007 - 07:53 AM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who might have fought with my dad in Vietnam. His name was Marion "Andy"
Andrews. I lost my dad on Christmas Day. He very seldom talked about Vietnam but he did tell us about Hamburger Hill. If you knew him, please contact me.
Brenda Thweatt
125 Burdine Rd
Kosciusko, MS 39090
________________________________________
Name: Bill A. Harmon
Hometown: Winchester, Ky
Date: January 15, 2007 - 04:35 PM (pacific)
Served with A Co 1/327th from Oct 1977 to May 1979. ISG Grady Sanders lead ABU @ the time. It was my first assignment as PVT Harmon, M60 MGunner. Many reveilles later retired as Aviation CWO. My greatest respect to all the ABU Assassins past, present, and future.
________________________________________
Name: Timothy C Rudd
Hometown: Port Orange, Fla
Date: January 12, 2007 - 08:55 AM (pacific)
I read this site often and hope many of my "NO SLACK" Brothers do to. This is a reminder that the Vietnam Veterans Reunion called "SNOWBIRDS " in Kissimmee is getting close. Some of from "D" Company- 2/327th which served in 1969/70 are planning on getting together there. I hope many can make it. 6 of us got together in Branson, Mo in June 2006 and had a great time. It's the first weekend in February 2007.Please ALL, try to make it.
________________________________________
Name: don w eberwine
Hometown: uniontown, ohio
Date: January 11, 2007 - 06:24 AM (pacific)
just checking out your web site. great job! thanks for the hard fought war back then and now and WELCOME HOME
________________________________________
Name: butch zallar usa/retired
Hometown: orr, minnesota
Date: January 10, 2007 - 09:07 PM (pacific)
served in rvn may 1966 until wounded on august 28, 1966 in dong trai valley. read all letters listed here and find no one i know. did no one survive? would like info on our gunner, Brasso from iowa,also combs,soupy jones from chicago, jim westover from detroit who lost a foot the same day i got it, and all others in our platoon. thanks and God bless. airborne forever, butch
________________________________________
Name: harry morty bear
Hometown: Saint Paris, Ohio
Date: January 09, 2007 - 09:20 AM (pacific)
a great tribute to our veterans
________________________________________
Name: Jim Alan Raysor
Hometown: Whitewood, SD
Date: January 08, 2007 - 01:13 PM (pacific)
I served with the Tiger Force from May 1966 through July 1967. The last operation I was on was in Song Ve Valley. I have just finished reading the book Tiger Force. There is a lot written that is only collaborated by a few of those in attendance. I have no doubt that some of it is factual but I remember a few of the incidents described in the book, and my minds eye sees them through a different portal than what was written. Suffice to say that all occurred a long time ago, in a different life and time. I am proud of my service. I am extremely proud that I was and remain a member of the Tiger Force. One of the main reasons I am able to write this message was because of the consumate professionalism and no nonsense approach taken by the members of the Tigers. I was privledged to serve with them. To all my Brother Tigers who came before or after me and are reading this message - Welcome Home, and Thank You for a job well done. In the jungle the Tiger walks in silence!
________________________________________
Name: Tom Jones
Hometown: Pingree Grove, Illinois
Date: January 07, 2007 - 06:53 PM (pacific)
Hi guys- This is Tom Jones, aka "Buddha" in the Nam. I was with the 1/327 for the first 6 months of 1970 and then I transferred to the 1/501 as part of the infusion program to prevent everybody from DEROSing at the same time. I remember "General Lee". Pierce, "Yankee", "West Virginia", "Tennessee", Gabe, "Moon", Cadman and "Big John", O'Berry, Rusnak, "JoJo", "Chickenman", Top Sellars, Frazee, "Wild Bill", Ziggy the medic, Noble, Horton, Kunnert, Yates, and "Terrible Terry" as if it were yesterday. I would love to hear from any of you guys.
________________________________________
Name: Pamela Jayne Meador
Hometown: Crawfordsville, In
Date: January 06, 2007 - 05:53 PM (pacific)
To All Who served my Uncle Billy Jay Meador, you are all good men and if anyone can remember him please contact me I want to know more about him. I was named after him.I can remember when he was sent home in a coffin,3 or 4 days after my 8th birthday. Thank you all for protecting us.
________________________________________
Name: Jane F. Schwartz
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Date: January 05, 2007 - 10:14 AM (pacific)
PFC-E3 RUSSELL THOMAS FORD, KIA- May 2,1967,
101st Airborne, C Company-1/327, 2nd platoon
Killed on May 12,1967 near Duc Pho in Quang Ngai province ---My brother "Russ-Rusty"
This is a proud thanks to all who served with him, and all that served bravely in this "never to be forgotten war." My son, a history teacher/buff researched my brother on this web site, and surprised me with a gift in which I was able to learn more about his time in the war. Growing up, his lean, lanky, legs would jump fences, and charge "into" a pile of guys to defend someone in the neighborhood- it was no surprise to me when he chose the "Eagles"!! For years, I wondered about that time of his life, and who he had served with. Thank you again, Frank Dunlevy, and Gene Ackman- for sharing your friendship with him and the great things he did.
Jane Schwartz
________________________________________
Name: Douglas R Bergman
Hometown: Bayside, NY
Date: January 05, 2007 - 06:53 AM (pacific)
Was platoon leader with A Co. 2/327h 101 3rd Platoon RVN 69-70 under the command of Cpt Spaulding and others. Have book out about that time Names I Can't Remember. Would love to talk to guys from my platton HQ'd next to Thua Luu 'orphanage' in a rice house along the bowling alley area near the Nuoc Ngot bridge. Also James Dudley from 7/70 area a Lt with HHC 101Avn Grp at Camp Eagle. Doug
________________________________________
Name: Yankee Jim
Hometown: Elizabethton, TN
Date: January 05, 2007 - 06:27 AM (pacific)
Eli,
It's always good to talk with you. The site looks great because you are doing a heck of a job.Looks like we are getting the word out to those who followed us as I see they are starting to sign in. Hope they will also visit the 327th Vietnam Eagles http://screamingeagles-327thvietnam.com so the Fellowship and Brotherhood you have helped establish online will span time.
Bastogne & No Slack!
Yankee Jim
2 PLT A-2/327th 69-70
________________________________________
Name: Jim L Taylor
Hometown: ,
Date: January 03, 2007 - 11:02 PM (pacific)
Was in Co. E 327th Inf Airborne Battle Group from Dec 1958 - July 1961
________________________________________
Name: Jim L Taylor
Hometown: ,
Date: January 03, 2007 - 10:54 PM (pacific)
Was in Co. E 327 Infantry Airborne Battle Group at Ft Campbell from Dec 1958 - July 1961
________________________________________
Name: Jenny R Coffee
Hometown: Seymour, Missouri
Date: December 30, 2006 - 09:48 PM (pacific)
My uncle was a medic in Vietnam from Nov.66-Oct.67. I am trying to contact anyone that he may've served with. I don't really know how to go about it. He was in A Company 2nd & 12th, 3rd Platoon. If you have any information, I would really appreciate it. His name is Jerry Ferman Mainus.
________________________________________
Name: Mickey J. Allums
Hometown: Killeen, Tx
Date: December 30, 2006 - 10:45 AM (pacific)
I sailed nineteen days, from oakland, Ca. to RVN, on the USNS Geiger, in January 1967 with the 9th Pathfinder Detachment, from Fort Riley, Kansas.
At Fort Benning, Georgia, January 1966, I completed my fifth Jump from C-119 Aircraft, (Flying Boxcars).
Upon completion of Jump School, I Volunteered for PPMAD, (Parachute Packing, Maintenace, Arieal Delivery. One of the Finest Schools that I ever Washed Out of. I completed four month 's of training, of the six month SFQ Course at Fort Bragg in 1985.
Two months after flunking out, I was promoted to Sergeant First Class, with the 307th Engineer Bn., 82d Airborne. While with the 307th, I made my first "Stand in the Door" jump! We were in C-141 jets, flying in V formation with other C-141's, and I could see the pilot of another jet, below us, taking a picture of me. I remember thinking, "Who is Flying the Plane?" I Remain Allways a Tiger,
Mick
________________________________________
Name: Mickey J. Allums
Hometown: Killeen, Tx
Date: December 30, 2006 - 10:02 AM (pacific)
I stand Corrected!......For First Brigade, there where Two other Paratroopers, that received the MOH along with !LT James Gardner, and SSG John Gertsch. They were SSG Webster Anderson, Bat. A, 2d Bn., 320th Artillery.
And SP/4 Dale E. Wayrynen, B Co., 2d Bn., 502 Inf.
These Four Troopers are the total Medal of Honor's Received by 1st Bde., during the entire Vietnam War.
Hank,...TJ,...Your Web Site is a Living History, and Greatly Appreciated! (P.S....TJ, I sent you 101 Pennies on a check that my wife, Anneliese just Posted.)
Hank,...May the Spirit of Tiger Brothers Guide Us.
Mick
________________________________________
Name: Daniel R Hickman
Hometown: ,
Date: December 29, 2006 - 10:47 PM (pacific)
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and may all your hopes and dreams come to past in this new year,,,,,,,,,,,,Dec67-Dec68 Airborne All the Way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Lurch,,,,,,,,The Kentuckian,,,,,,,,Daniel
________________________________________
Name: Greg Hall
Hometown: , South Dakota
Date: December 29, 2006 - 05:26 AM (pacific)
Served with 3/327 Gators and 1/327
1990-92 and 1997-00
________________________________________
Name: Rich Rios
Hometown: Spring, Texas
Date: December 27, 2006 - 10:43 AM (pacific)
Looking for anyone who knew Ernie L. Moore from Michigan. Ernie was with Bravo Company, 2/327th from June 69 until about April 1970. He transferred into our battalion 3/506th just in time for Cambodia. He was KIA May 10, 1970. We didn't know Ernie since he was with us for only days.
We're trying to help his widow contact anyone who might have known Ernie. He had a gold front tooth and blonde hair. I do have a few photos of Ernie. We have located Platoon Sgt. Romo who knew Ernie at 2/327th. Romo also transferred into 3/506th at same time.
I thank you for any assistance. CURRAHEE!!!
NO SLACK!! Many thanks to Hannibal.
Rich in H-Town
________________________________________
Name: kenneth e tarr
Hometown: midland, tx
Date: December 25, 2006 - 02:35 PM (pacific)
served jan 68 thru jan 69
________________________________________
Name: Mickey J. Allums
Hometown: Killeen, Tx
Date: December 24, 2006 - 02:08 PM (pacific)
24 December, 2006
I just went thru the Guestbook,...scanning all 37 pages, for entries with my name.
Nothing. I guess it has been a long time since I kept up with Tigers.
I was an in-country Replacement from the 9th Pathfinder Detachment, 9th Infantry Division, Bearcat.
I was on Orders for assignment to C Company, 1/327
But I talked to Captain McGaha, and joined Tiger Force.
The Blade Newspaper,(Ohio), story about us, contained a map of where Tigers were Operating.
From May until December 1967/
We were a Gung-Ho unit. We did what higer up said to do......ie.....On one patrol, we were set up for the night. While on guard shift, we passed the Starlight Scope from man to man. I was sleeping, when I was awaken, and told to be quiet. On a trail in front of us, were 30+ NVA walking in single file. Our Team Leader, SSG Trout, made a decision not to engage, or follow them. Instead, he transmitted to the rear our coordinates, and there direction of travel. SSG Trout requested a Fire Mission, it was denied. He was told to go after them. SSG Trout replied, Wilco. Then he told us that there was no way we were going on a suicide mission. We had less than twenty Men.
We stayed on alert the rest of the night, and followed the trail at first light.
My point in telling this is, people in the rear had lost sight of the situations we were involved in.
We took care of ourselves, and used common sense, as much as we could.
Like with any Sports Team....Our higher Command, did not always have our intrest in mind.
So some members of Tigers were fustrated and felt constrained in our actions.
When the Air Force dropped leaflets, telling the Villagers we were re-locating them, Higher Up told us, that we were to patrol after the re-location, that any one seen in the Village were considered enemy.
We killed some people, that later were idenified as Civilians. At one point I was called forward to use my M-79 on a suspect running into a hut. I put a round thru a window, and a black pajama clad person stumbled out, and fell down. We went and checked,...it was a old lady. We speculated that she was a Mother of a VC, and just did not want to leave the Village. At first I felt bad, but justified that She was not supposed to be there.
I'm rambling,.....Mick
________________________________________
Name: Mickey Michael J. Allums
Hometown: Killeen, Tx
Date: December 24, 2006 - 12:40 PM (pacific)
OK Fellow Tigers,...I changed email address's.
When I read from other Tigers about the "Toledo Blade" (Ohio), Report on our actions, I withdrew from my thoughts, and feelings of that time.
Yesterday, Saturday, 23 December, for the first time, I read the Pulitzer Prize series on our Unit.
I E.T.S.ed 10 April 1968, from Fire Base Hawthorne.
Every since then, I have experienced, "Social Aniexty Disorder".....I can't get to close to anyone.
I re-entered the Army in 1974, after I was sure that the War was over. I Retired in January 1992, with Twenty Years of Service.
I work on Fort Hood with Northrop Grumman, as a Range Helper. Its an Honor to work around, and with Soldiers.
When ever I see a Right Sleeve Screaming Eagle Combat patch, I walk up, shake there hand, and say, have you been stationed at Fort Campbell?
Then I say that I've never been to Campbell, I understand that there are two Gym's there named after 1LT James Gardner, and SSG John Gertch.
Then I explain that the two Medal of Honor's that these Troopers were awarded, where the only MOH's given to 1st Brigade, during the entire Vietnam War.
As an Nineteen Year Old Trooper, I learned so much from my Team mates in Tiger Force. We were Tight.
The "Blades" article, has caused me pain.
Absolutly nothing will change my feelings of the Bonding, and History of our fighting Unit.
I am proud to have served with Brave Paratroopers, of the Bastone Brigade.
I wish all Troopers a Vety Merry Chirstmas,....and a New Year, filled with Peace Toward all of Man kind.
With much Love, and Respect.......Mick
________________________________________
Name: Jim Scales
Hometown: ,
Date: December 24, 2006 - 11:11 AM (pacific)
To all of us who were Vietnam Veterans long
before it became popular!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
________________________________________
Name: Michael Bruce Weekley
Hometown: Wichita, Ks
Date: December 23, 2006 - 08:58 PM (pacific)
A CO. 1-327 2 PLT.
Hometown: Kosciusko, MS
Date: January 16, 2007 - 07:53 AM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who might have fought with my dad in Vietnam. His name was Marion "Andy"
Andrews. I lost my dad on Christmas Day. He very seldom talked about Vietnam but he did tell us about Hamburger Hill. If you knew him, please contact me.
Brenda Thweatt
125 Burdine Rd
Kosciusko, MS 39090
________________________________________
Name: Bill A. Harmon
Hometown: Winchester, Ky
Date: January 15, 2007 - 04:35 PM (pacific)
Served with A Co 1/327th from Oct 1977 to May 1979. ISG Grady Sanders lead ABU @ the time. It was my first assignment as PVT Harmon, M60 MGunner. Many reveilles later retired as Aviation CWO. My greatest respect to all the ABU Assassins past, present, and future.
________________________________________
Name: Timothy C Rudd
Hometown: Port Orange, Fla
Date: January 12, 2007 - 08:55 AM (pacific)
I read this site often and hope many of my "NO SLACK" Brothers do to. This is a reminder that the Vietnam Veterans Reunion called "SNOWBIRDS " in Kissimmee is getting close. Some of from "D" Company- 2/327th which served in 1969/70 are planning on getting together there. I hope many can make it. 6 of us got together in Branson, Mo in June 2006 and had a great time. It's the first weekend in February 2007.Please ALL, try to make it.
________________________________________
Name: don w eberwine
Hometown: uniontown, ohio
Date: January 11, 2007 - 06:24 AM (pacific)
just checking out your web site. great job! thanks for the hard fought war back then and now and WELCOME HOME
________________________________________
Name: butch zallar usa/retired
Hometown: orr, minnesota
Date: January 10, 2007 - 09:07 PM (pacific)
served in rvn may 1966 until wounded on august 28, 1966 in dong trai valley. read all letters listed here and find no one i know. did no one survive? would like info on our gunner, Brasso from iowa,also combs,soupy jones from chicago, jim westover from detroit who lost a foot the same day i got it, and all others in our platoon. thanks and God bless. airborne forever, butch
________________________________________
Name: harry morty bear
Hometown: Saint Paris, Ohio
Date: January 09, 2007 - 09:20 AM (pacific)
a great tribute to our veterans
________________________________________
Name: Jim Alan Raysor
Hometown: Whitewood, SD
Date: January 08, 2007 - 01:13 PM (pacific)
I served with the Tiger Force from May 1966 through July 1967. The last operation I was on was in Song Ve Valley. I have just finished reading the book Tiger Force. There is a lot written that is only collaborated by a few of those in attendance. I have no doubt that some of it is factual but I remember a few of the incidents described in the book, and my minds eye sees them through a different portal than what was written. Suffice to say that all occurred a long time ago, in a different life and time. I am proud of my service. I am extremely proud that I was and remain a member of the Tiger Force. One of the main reasons I am able to write this message was because of the consumate professionalism and no nonsense approach taken by the members of the Tigers. I was privledged to serve with them. To all my Brother Tigers who came before or after me and are reading this message - Welcome Home, and Thank You for a job well done. In the jungle the Tiger walks in silence!
________________________________________
Name: Tom Jones
Hometown: Pingree Grove, Illinois
Date: January 07, 2007 - 06:53 PM (pacific)
Hi guys- This is Tom Jones, aka "Buddha" in the Nam. I was with the 1/327 for the first 6 months of 1970 and then I transferred to the 1/501 as part of the infusion program to prevent everybody from DEROSing at the same time. I remember "General Lee". Pierce, "Yankee", "West Virginia", "Tennessee", Gabe, "Moon", Cadman and "Big John", O'Berry, Rusnak, "JoJo", "Chickenman", Top Sellars, Frazee, "Wild Bill", Ziggy the medic, Noble, Horton, Kunnert, Yates, and "Terrible Terry" as if it were yesterday. I would love to hear from any of you guys.
________________________________________
Name: Pamela Jayne Meador
Hometown: Crawfordsville, In
Date: January 06, 2007 - 05:53 PM (pacific)
To All Who served my Uncle Billy Jay Meador, you are all good men and if anyone can remember him please contact me I want to know more about him. I was named after him.I can remember when he was sent home in a coffin,3 or 4 days after my 8th birthday. Thank you all for protecting us.
________________________________________
Name: Jane F. Schwartz
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Date: January 05, 2007 - 10:14 AM (pacific)
PFC-E3 RUSSELL THOMAS FORD, KIA- May 2,1967,
101st Airborne, C Company-1/327, 2nd platoon
Killed on May 12,1967 near Duc Pho in Quang Ngai province ---My brother "Russ-Rusty"
This is a proud thanks to all who served with him, and all that served bravely in this "never to be forgotten war." My son, a history teacher/buff researched my brother on this web site, and surprised me with a gift in which I was able to learn more about his time in the war. Growing up, his lean, lanky, legs would jump fences, and charge "into" a pile of guys to defend someone in the neighborhood- it was no surprise to me when he chose the "Eagles"!! For years, I wondered about that time of his life, and who he had served with. Thank you again, Frank Dunlevy, and Gene Ackman- for sharing your friendship with him and the great things he did.
Jane Schwartz
________________________________________
Name: Douglas R Bergman
Hometown: Bayside, NY
Date: January 05, 2007 - 06:53 AM (pacific)
Was platoon leader with A Co. 2/327h 101 3rd Platoon RVN 69-70 under the command of Cpt Spaulding and others. Have book out about that time Names I Can't Remember. Would love to talk to guys from my platton HQ'd next to Thua Luu 'orphanage' in a rice house along the bowling alley area near the Nuoc Ngot bridge. Also James Dudley from 7/70 area a Lt with HHC 101Avn Grp at Camp Eagle. Doug
________________________________________
Name: Yankee Jim
Hometown: Elizabethton, TN
Date: January 05, 2007 - 06:27 AM (pacific)
Eli,
It's always good to talk with you. The site looks great because you are doing a heck of a job.Looks like we are getting the word out to those who followed us as I see they are starting to sign in. Hope they will also visit the 327th Vietnam Eagles http://screamingeagles-327thvietnam.com so the Fellowship and Brotherhood you have helped establish online will span time.
Bastogne & No Slack!
Yankee Jim
2 PLT A-2/327th 69-70
________________________________________
Name: Jim L Taylor
Hometown: ,
Date: January 03, 2007 - 11:02 PM (pacific)
Was in Co. E 327th Inf Airborne Battle Group from Dec 1958 - July 1961
________________________________________
Name: Jim L Taylor
Hometown: ,
Date: January 03, 2007 - 10:54 PM (pacific)
Was in Co. E 327 Infantry Airborne Battle Group at Ft Campbell from Dec 1958 - July 1961
________________________________________
Name: Jenny R Coffee
Hometown: Seymour, Missouri
Date: December 30, 2006 - 09:48 PM (pacific)
My uncle was a medic in Vietnam from Nov.66-Oct.67. I am trying to contact anyone that he may've served with. I don't really know how to go about it. He was in A Company 2nd & 12th, 3rd Platoon. If you have any information, I would really appreciate it. His name is Jerry Ferman Mainus.
________________________________________
Name: Mickey J. Allums
Hometown: Killeen, Tx
Date: December 30, 2006 - 10:45 AM (pacific)
I sailed nineteen days, from oakland, Ca. to RVN, on the USNS Geiger, in January 1967 with the 9th Pathfinder Detachment, from Fort Riley, Kansas.
At Fort Benning, Georgia, January 1966, I completed my fifth Jump from C-119 Aircraft, (Flying Boxcars).
Upon completion of Jump School, I Volunteered for PPMAD, (Parachute Packing, Maintenace, Arieal Delivery. One of the Finest Schools that I ever Washed Out of. I completed four month 's of training, of the six month SFQ Course at Fort Bragg in 1985.
Two months after flunking out, I was promoted to Sergeant First Class, with the 307th Engineer Bn., 82d Airborne. While with the 307th, I made my first "Stand in the Door" jump! We were in C-141 jets, flying in V formation with other C-141's, and I could see the pilot of another jet, below us, taking a picture of me. I remember thinking, "Who is Flying the Plane?" I Remain Allways a Tiger,
Mick
________________________________________
Name: Mickey J. Allums
Hometown: Killeen, Tx
Date: December 30, 2006 - 10:02 AM (pacific)
I stand Corrected!......For First Brigade, there where Two other Paratroopers, that received the MOH along with !LT James Gardner, and SSG John Gertsch. They were SSG Webster Anderson, Bat. A, 2d Bn., 320th Artillery.
And SP/4 Dale E. Wayrynen, B Co., 2d Bn., 502 Inf.
These Four Troopers are the total Medal of Honor's Received by 1st Bde., during the entire Vietnam War.
Hank,...TJ,...Your Web Site is a Living History, and Greatly Appreciated! (P.S....TJ, I sent you 101 Pennies on a check that my wife, Anneliese just Posted.)
Hank,...May the Spirit of Tiger Brothers Guide Us.
Mick
________________________________________
Name: Daniel R Hickman
Hometown: ,
Date: December 29, 2006 - 10:47 PM (pacific)
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and may all your hopes and dreams come to past in this new year,,,,,,,,,,,,Dec67-Dec68 Airborne All the Way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Lurch,,,,,,,,The Kentuckian,,,,,,,,Daniel
________________________________________
Name: Greg Hall
Hometown: , South Dakota
Date: December 29, 2006 - 05:26 AM (pacific)
Served with 3/327 Gators and 1/327
1990-92 and 1997-00
________________________________________
Name: Rich Rios
Hometown: Spring, Texas
Date: December 27, 2006 - 10:43 AM (pacific)
Looking for anyone who knew Ernie L. Moore from Michigan. Ernie was with Bravo Company, 2/327th from June 69 until about April 1970. He transferred into our battalion 3/506th just in time for Cambodia. He was KIA May 10, 1970. We didn't know Ernie since he was with us for only days.
We're trying to help his widow contact anyone who might have known Ernie. He had a gold front tooth and blonde hair. I do have a few photos of Ernie. We have located Platoon Sgt. Romo who knew Ernie at 2/327th. Romo also transferred into 3/506th at same time.
I thank you for any assistance. CURRAHEE!!!
NO SLACK!! Many thanks to Hannibal.
Rich in H-Town
________________________________________
Name: kenneth e tarr
Hometown: midland, tx
Date: December 25, 2006 - 02:35 PM (pacific)
served jan 68 thru jan 69
________________________________________
Name: Mickey J. Allums
Hometown: Killeen, Tx
Date: December 24, 2006 - 02:08 PM (pacific)
24 December, 2006
I just went thru the Guestbook,...scanning all 37 pages, for entries with my name.
Nothing. I guess it has been a long time since I kept up with Tigers.
I was an in-country Replacement from the 9th Pathfinder Detachment, 9th Infantry Division, Bearcat.
I was on Orders for assignment to C Company, 1/327
But I talked to Captain McGaha, and joined Tiger Force.
The Blade Newspaper,(Ohio), story about us, contained a map of where Tigers were Operating.
From May until December 1967/
We were a Gung-Ho unit. We did what higer up said to do......ie.....On one patrol, we were set up for the night. While on guard shift, we passed the Starlight Scope from man to man. I was sleeping, when I was awaken, and told to be quiet. On a trail in front of us, were 30+ NVA walking in single file. Our Team Leader, SSG Trout, made a decision not to engage, or follow them. Instead, he transmitted to the rear our coordinates, and there direction of travel. SSG Trout requested a Fire Mission, it was denied. He was told to go after them. SSG Trout replied, Wilco. Then he told us that there was no way we were going on a suicide mission. We had less than twenty Men.
We stayed on alert the rest of the night, and followed the trail at first light.
My point in telling this is, people in the rear had lost sight of the situations we were involved in.
We took care of ourselves, and used common sense, as much as we could.
Like with any Sports Team....Our higher Command, did not always have our intrest in mind.
So some members of Tigers were fustrated and felt constrained in our actions.
When the Air Force dropped leaflets, telling the Villagers we were re-locating them, Higher Up told us, that we were to patrol after the re-location, that any one seen in the Village were considered enemy.
We killed some people, that later were idenified as Civilians. At one point I was called forward to use my M-79 on a suspect running into a hut. I put a round thru a window, and a black pajama clad person stumbled out, and fell down. We went and checked,...it was a old lady. We speculated that she was a Mother of a VC, and just did not want to leave the Village. At first I felt bad, but justified that She was not supposed to be there.
I'm rambling,.....Mick
________________________________________
Name: Mickey Michael J. Allums
Hometown: Killeen, Tx
Date: December 24, 2006 - 12:40 PM (pacific)
OK Fellow Tigers,...I changed email address's.
When I read from other Tigers about the "Toledo Blade" (Ohio), Report on our actions, I withdrew from my thoughts, and feelings of that time.
Yesterday, Saturday, 23 December, for the first time, I read the Pulitzer Prize series on our Unit.
I E.T.S.ed 10 April 1968, from Fire Base Hawthorne.
Every since then, I have experienced, "Social Aniexty Disorder".....I can't get to close to anyone.
I re-entered the Army in 1974, after I was sure that the War was over. I Retired in January 1992, with Twenty Years of Service.
I work on Fort Hood with Northrop Grumman, as a Range Helper. Its an Honor to work around, and with Soldiers.
When ever I see a Right Sleeve Screaming Eagle Combat patch, I walk up, shake there hand, and say, have you been stationed at Fort Campbell?
Then I say that I've never been to Campbell, I understand that there are two Gym's there named after 1LT James Gardner, and SSG John Gertch.
Then I explain that the two Medal of Honor's that these Troopers were awarded, where the only MOH's given to 1st Brigade, during the entire Vietnam War.
As an Nineteen Year Old Trooper, I learned so much from my Team mates in Tiger Force. We were Tight.
The "Blades" article, has caused me pain.
Absolutly nothing will change my feelings of the Bonding, and History of our fighting Unit.
I am proud to have served with Brave Paratroopers, of the Bastone Brigade.
I wish all Troopers a Vety Merry Chirstmas,....and a New Year, filled with Peace Toward all of Man kind.
With much Love, and Respect.......Mick
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Name: Jim Scales
Hometown: ,
Date: December 24, 2006 - 11:11 AM (pacific)
To all of us who were Vietnam Veterans long
before it became popular!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
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Name: Michael Bruce Weekley
Hometown: Wichita, Ks
Date: December 23, 2006 - 08:58 PM (pacific)
A CO. 1-327 2 PLT.
