wrote on June 25, 2005
at
12:22 am
Name: James Storrie
Hometown: Chicago, Il
Date: June 24, 2005 - 02:35 AM (pacific)
Served with A 1/327th from 10/70 to 10/71. Just wanted to say hi to "Dutch" Lescher, "Top" Clark, Brian Graham, "Rooster", Haxton, and everyone I served with in RVN. Above the Rest.
________________________________________
Name: Charlotte A. Hoaks
Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
Date: June 23, 2005 - 07:27 PM (pacific)
I saw the WWII picture of General Eisenhower in the Austin Statesman and was stunned. My father is the soldier wearing a helmet behind the general holding a box. We figure its a camera. He drove trucks and jeeps in the support team that followed the general. My father passed away in 2002. We have his dress uniform and pictures he took during his tour of duty with Ike. Seeing this picture puts all of the pictures we have in context.
Thank you.
________________________________________
Name: Donna Shumbris Mason
Hometown: Katy,, Texas
Date: June 23, 2005 - 01:35 PM (pacific)
Hi,
My father's great uncle (John Shumbris) served in WWI, in the 327th, Co K, and was killed in action on 10 Oct, 1918 and is buried in Meuse-Argonne, France. Can someone tell me where the best place is to get a copy of his military papers?
Thanks,
Donna Shumbris Mason
________________________________________
Name: Frank Huot
Hometown: Hohenfels, Bayern
Date: June 22, 2005 - 11:10 PM (pacific)
I served with D Co. 2/327 from 97 to 2003, I would love to hear from anyone I served with from the Demons.
________________________________________
Name: Timothy C Rudd
Hometown: Lisle, NY
Date: June 21, 2005 - 05:40 PM (pacific)
"D" 2/327th NO SLACK being the first to report back from the Reunion held in Branson,Mo this past week. I was able to meet up with 5 buddies after 35 years and had a great time at OPERATION HOMECOMING. The people in Branson, Mo really know how to treat Vets which I would like to extend my appreciation for. While staying at the Ramada Inn the LRRP's had a hospitality room which the shared with all. It turned out to be a great meeting place and we even had the chance to meet some LRRP's back from Irag. A great bunch of young solders who made us proud. Just wanted to be the first to check in, everyone keep writing. TIM From NO SLACK
________________________________________
Name: jimmie w green
Hometown: jacksontn, tn
Date: June 20, 2005 - 12:33 AM (pacific)
ABU, above the rest. remember the 30ft. 300lbs python snake Sgt Mirk made a lasso ,and we wrestled in down,had to hump it out for brass to only chop it up wouldnt fit on chopper,mistake, it was doc hill that was my best friend,left sgt.e5,m60
________________________________________
Name: jimmie w green
Hometown: jackson, tn
Date: June 19, 2005 - 10:35 PM (pacific)
I am in a photo page of Jerry Hankins, page 1, 5th picture down on right, last skinny Tenn hillbilly kid on right, hair comed to right, looks like Baker in front of me, Doc Hill and I were best friends. Saw Sgt Merk in VN magazine, whers Big Kadle/deros July 68
________________________________________
Name: Matthew Barry
Hometown: ,
Date: June 17, 2005 - 09:45 AM (pacific)
Hello. What a great site this is! I am hopping that someone will be able to help me find some information about my Grandfather. He was with the 82 Division in World War One. We know he was with an infantry regiment, and therefore, he could have been attached to the 325,326,327 or the 328 Infantry Reg. I did not find his name on your list- but perhaps he was in Company A, and having the name Barry, perhaps it is missing. We are sure he was one Reg. different from Sgt. York, but I have confilicting info on which Reg. he was in. Might anyone know of other souces like yours to find out info on these Regiments? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
________________________________________
Name: Scott F Rapier
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Date: June 16, 2005 - 07:12 PM (pacific)
Thanks for the video on the .50 cal. rifle. Great site. Served with the best from 1966-67, "C" 2/327
________________________________________
Name: Fred ("Max") Wall
Hometown: Gainesville, GA
Date: June 12, 2005 - 11:11 AM (pacific)
I served as battalion chaplain of the 2/327, April - August, 1967; which continues to be the signal period of my life. I remember every day the men of the 101st and the impact they made, and continue to make, on my life. I am grateful to LTC Bob Crosby who recently contacted me after 38 years. Thanks to those who are responsible for this outstanding site.
________________________________________
Name: Jonathan DeLaune
Hometown: ,
Date: June 06, 2005 - 03:03 PM (pacific)
I am looking for more information on Sgt. Larry Whitaker He recived his purple heart on May 10, 1966 and also has a Bronz star with valor he was part of the 101st airborn and also went to jump school at Fort benning if anybody knows him or has anymore information about him please email me i think he was in A company 502 but not for sure
________________________________________
Name: Joe A Horton
Hometown: Mendenhall, Ms.
Date: June 06, 2005 - 12:07 PM (pacific)
I served with 2nd platoon D co.1/327 from June 68 thru Aug. 69.I would like to make contact with anyone that I served with.
________________________________________
Name: David J. Markham
Hometown: ,
Date: June 06, 2005 - 07:40 AM (pacific)
Always good to see what Eli has added to this site. Eli, you are doing an amazing job, please keep up the good work.
I would like to make a plea here, any 327th Vietnam vets that sign in here and are not aware of your other site, check out, http://screamingeagles-327thvietnam.com Sign in and get your page posted.
ATR/NS
David J.
________________________________________
Name: Harold J Rieser
Hometown: st louis, mo.
Date: June 05, 2005 - 12:34 PM (pacific)
Glad I served and now my son is in Army ROTC and we are supportive of him as well! Really proud of our country this time, they are really supporting our troops!!
________________________________________
Name: Steve Hansen
Hometown: Fallon, NV
Date: June 03, 2005 - 02:26 PM (pacific)
Thanks for all the work you are doing putting this site together.
1/327 70-71
________________________________________
Name: Joe A Horton
Hometown: Mendenhall, Ms.
Date: June 03, 2005 - 12:51 PM (pacific)
I served from 06/68 thru 08/69 with 2nd platoon Delta Co. 1/327.I would like to hear from anyone that I might haved served with.
Sgt. Joe
________________________________________
Name: CARL "CHUCK" WOELFER
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Date: June 03, 2005 - 11:41 AM (pacific)
Jul 64 - Jun 65 HHC 2/327 PFC Co Hq
Jul 70 - Oct 70 D/2/327 3d Plt 1LT PL
"NO SLACK!"
________________________________________
Name: David Steigleman
Hometown: ,
Date: June 01, 2005 - 08:54 PM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who knew Sgt. Derwood (Butch ) Steigleman KIA 1966 June10 OP Hawthorne Dak To 1st Batt.infant.(airborne) killed in action by machine gun battle against 24th
N. Viet. inf. Div.Kontum Phan Rang. Also KIA was PFC Medic Max Vasquez who was going to aid. His squad Leader Caldwell was KIA June 11, 1966/ his 3rd platoon leader may have been Barney Razor. Derwood also was stationed in the Domican Rep. / 1962 in Okinawa Ft. Benning/Ft. Jackson/ Ft. Bragg airborne and most of all he was a Cold Steel Cobra. Thank you for any infomation
His Brother Dave
________________________________________
Name: James Wurm
Hometown: Spencer, Tennessee
Date: June 01, 2005 - 01:13 AM (pacific)
Served with the 101st Airborne 2/327 no slack from 1970-1971. Would like to hear from someone who served with me. I was on Camp Carol, Phu Bi, Quang Tri, Ashau Valley.
________________________________________
Name: Alan Gerber
Hometown: Palm Desert, Ca.
Date: May 27, 2005 - 12:32 PM (pacific)
First Sgt McDonald-TOP,
Thanks for sending the information about my parachute injury in VN to the Static Line to be entered in the 327th Infantry column and my request for help. I was really surprized and impressed that you did that for me. Just to make the details more correct for those who didn't see the column: After jump school at Ft Benning I was assigned to "C" company, "Cold Steel Cobras" 1st Bn, 327th Inf at Ft Campbell, which was in about Oct. 1963...I believe that you were First Sgt. at that time. A couple of months later the Brigade was put on alert for the Dominican Republic and the Battalion was locked down in the barracks. During the alert my soon to be father-in-law pulled strings to allow me to go home on leave to get married. He was a retired Full Bird Colonel still active in the Judge Advocate Department of the Army. Shortly after I returned I was transferred to Hq. Co. I don't know how or why that happened...but oh well! To make a long story short...before I joined the army I attended an art school. 1st. Sgt Leo B. Smith saw some of my art work in my portfolio, the next thing I knew I was painting a Roman Battle scene mural on Captain Shevlins office wall. When I had completed that project I found my self working at Battalion Hq. in S-3 as Battalion draftsman.
Just a note; When I was given that job I took it over from a guy who went back to "C" Co. If I remember right he was one of our first friendly fire casualties in Vietnam, killed by either artillery or air support.
Now to get back to the help I need; a VA claim that I have submitted for back problems that I am suffering with now. After our boat ride to Vietnam in '65 and some time about the end of August, first of September, I injured my low back on a parachute jump from a C-119. It turned out to be a windy day and after I exited the air craft I hit the ground in a backwards motion...you know? Heels, butt, back and head. The DZ commander came running up to see if I was alright, I told him I thought my back was broken...but I could get up. I went to a hospital, may be in Cam Rahn Bay because that's where we were located at the time. Technicians took exrays and told me I had chipped my tail bone, injured my low back and they couldn't do anything for me. So I went back to work. I need to know what hospital or infirmary? It could have been our Brigade support unit? Who was the DZ commander? Or anyone who remembers me getting injured on that jump that can say so in a letter as evidence for my claim. I remember that the clinic that I went to was in an older Vietnamese bldg. possibly two story. There is nothing in my medical records about it. I don't know if it would be on a morning report...because i didn't go on sick call, I just went to the hospital.
By the way, Jerry Aggson I see that you add an entry to this guest book every once in a while. I don't remember if you were on that jump or not, but if you can remember anything let me know. I have a picture of you and others standing in front of the Battalion Hq. office tent at Cam Rahn Bay. Please e-mail me if you recall anything...also I loaned you my copy of the 101st Abn Div 1965 album when you lived in La Quinta Ca., in about 1980, then you moved away. I would really like to have it back! Please!
Thanks for your help,
Alan Gerber
Custom Knife Maker and
Wildlife Artist
________________________________________
Name: Tanya Lee Satterfield-Mendoza
Hometown: Macon, Georgi
Date: May 25, 2005 - 07:00 AM (pacific)
My father is Clifton Lamar Satterfield. He served in Veitnam around 66-68 and stationed at Fort Bragg after he came home.I would love to hear from some of the guys that served with my dad. He was an assistant gunner as far as I know. He doesnt like to talk to much about it.
________________________________________
Name: FRANDY MYERS
Hometown: ,
Date: May 22, 2005 - 06:36 PM (pacific)
I came across this site doing a search for something else. Seeing that my brother wrote a story & a poem gave me a feeling that is beyond words. See, after VN, I had a brother that I really didn't know anymore, a brother that took over a decade to talk to me about what had happened & only in bits & pieces. I am proud of my brother for doing what he had to do. I am also proud of him that he wrote what he did on this site. I know he gave more than hard work & time in VN; he gave part of yourself, too. I thank God (not the Angel of Death) for his & the others survival in the train station (& for every moment he was in VN). So, Wayne Gaskins, I just wanted to let you know that I've seen a side of you that I thought was long gone. And to say "thank you" and I love you.
________________________________________
Name: William Patrick Wall
Hometown: spokane, wa
Date: May 22, 2005 - 11:56 AM (pacific)
Great site. Thanks to all you have and presently serve.
________________________________________
Name: SSG Derek Lorne Duplisea
Hometown: clarksville, TN
Date: May 20, 2005 - 02:50 PM (pacific)
B Troop 3-327th RSTA Oct 04 to present
________________________________________
Name: Ford Fox
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Date: May 17, 2005 - 08:40 PM (pacific)
Served with C company, 1/327, 66-67, as 2nd platoon RTO
Hometown: Chicago, Il
Date: June 24, 2005 - 02:35 AM (pacific)
Served with A 1/327th from 10/70 to 10/71. Just wanted to say hi to "Dutch" Lescher, "Top" Clark, Brian Graham, "Rooster", Haxton, and everyone I served with in RVN. Above the Rest.
________________________________________
Name: Charlotte A. Hoaks
Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
Date: June 23, 2005 - 07:27 PM (pacific)
I saw the WWII picture of General Eisenhower in the Austin Statesman and was stunned. My father is the soldier wearing a helmet behind the general holding a box. We figure its a camera. He drove trucks and jeeps in the support team that followed the general. My father passed away in 2002. We have his dress uniform and pictures he took during his tour of duty with Ike. Seeing this picture puts all of the pictures we have in context.
Thank you.
________________________________________
Name: Donna Shumbris Mason
Hometown: Katy,, Texas
Date: June 23, 2005 - 01:35 PM (pacific)
Hi,
My father's great uncle (John Shumbris) served in WWI, in the 327th, Co K, and was killed in action on 10 Oct, 1918 and is buried in Meuse-Argonne, France. Can someone tell me where the best place is to get a copy of his military papers?
Thanks,
Donna Shumbris Mason
________________________________________
Name: Frank Huot
Hometown: Hohenfels, Bayern
Date: June 22, 2005 - 11:10 PM (pacific)
I served with D Co. 2/327 from 97 to 2003, I would love to hear from anyone I served with from the Demons.
________________________________________
Name: Timothy C Rudd
Hometown: Lisle, NY
Date: June 21, 2005 - 05:40 PM (pacific)
"D" 2/327th NO SLACK being the first to report back from the Reunion held in Branson,Mo this past week. I was able to meet up with 5 buddies after 35 years and had a great time at OPERATION HOMECOMING. The people in Branson, Mo really know how to treat Vets which I would like to extend my appreciation for. While staying at the Ramada Inn the LRRP's had a hospitality room which the shared with all. It turned out to be a great meeting place and we even had the chance to meet some LRRP's back from Irag. A great bunch of young solders who made us proud. Just wanted to be the first to check in, everyone keep writing. TIM From NO SLACK
________________________________________
Name: jimmie w green
Hometown: jacksontn, tn
Date: June 20, 2005 - 12:33 AM (pacific)
ABU, above the rest. remember the 30ft. 300lbs python snake Sgt Mirk made a lasso ,and we wrestled in down,had to hump it out for brass to only chop it up wouldnt fit on chopper,mistake, it was doc hill that was my best friend,left sgt.e5,m60
________________________________________
Name: jimmie w green
Hometown: jackson, tn
Date: June 19, 2005 - 10:35 PM (pacific)
I am in a photo page of Jerry Hankins, page 1, 5th picture down on right, last skinny Tenn hillbilly kid on right, hair comed to right, looks like Baker in front of me, Doc Hill and I were best friends. Saw Sgt Merk in VN magazine, whers Big Kadle/deros July 68
________________________________________
Name: Matthew Barry
Hometown: ,
Date: June 17, 2005 - 09:45 AM (pacific)
Hello. What a great site this is! I am hopping that someone will be able to help me find some information about my Grandfather. He was with the 82 Division in World War One. We know he was with an infantry regiment, and therefore, he could have been attached to the 325,326,327 or the 328 Infantry Reg. I did not find his name on your list- but perhaps he was in Company A, and having the name Barry, perhaps it is missing. We are sure he was one Reg. different from Sgt. York, but I have confilicting info on which Reg. he was in. Might anyone know of other souces like yours to find out info on these Regiments? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
________________________________________
Name: Scott F Rapier
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Date: June 16, 2005 - 07:12 PM (pacific)
Thanks for the video on the .50 cal. rifle. Great site. Served with the best from 1966-67, "C" 2/327
________________________________________
Name: Fred ("Max") Wall
Hometown: Gainesville, GA
Date: June 12, 2005 - 11:11 AM (pacific)
I served as battalion chaplain of the 2/327, April - August, 1967; which continues to be the signal period of my life. I remember every day the men of the 101st and the impact they made, and continue to make, on my life. I am grateful to LTC Bob Crosby who recently contacted me after 38 years. Thanks to those who are responsible for this outstanding site.
________________________________________
Name: Jonathan DeLaune
Hometown: ,
Date: June 06, 2005 - 03:03 PM (pacific)
I am looking for more information on Sgt. Larry Whitaker He recived his purple heart on May 10, 1966 and also has a Bronz star with valor he was part of the 101st airborn and also went to jump school at Fort benning if anybody knows him or has anymore information about him please email me i think he was in A company 502 but not for sure
________________________________________
Name: Joe A Horton
Hometown: Mendenhall, Ms.
Date: June 06, 2005 - 12:07 PM (pacific)
I served with 2nd platoon D co.1/327 from June 68 thru Aug. 69.I would like to make contact with anyone that I served with.
________________________________________
Name: David J. Markham
Hometown: ,
Date: June 06, 2005 - 07:40 AM (pacific)
Always good to see what Eli has added to this site. Eli, you are doing an amazing job, please keep up the good work.
I would like to make a plea here, any 327th Vietnam vets that sign in here and are not aware of your other site, check out, http://screamingeagles-327thvietnam.com Sign in and get your page posted.
ATR/NS
David J.
________________________________________
Name: Harold J Rieser
Hometown: st louis, mo.
Date: June 05, 2005 - 12:34 PM (pacific)
Glad I served and now my son is in Army ROTC and we are supportive of him as well! Really proud of our country this time, they are really supporting our troops!!
________________________________________
Name: Steve Hansen
Hometown: Fallon, NV
Date: June 03, 2005 - 02:26 PM (pacific)
Thanks for all the work you are doing putting this site together.
1/327 70-71
________________________________________
Name: Joe A Horton
Hometown: Mendenhall, Ms.
Date: June 03, 2005 - 12:51 PM (pacific)
I served from 06/68 thru 08/69 with 2nd platoon Delta Co. 1/327.I would like to hear from anyone that I might haved served with.
Sgt. Joe
________________________________________
Name: CARL "CHUCK" WOELFER
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Date: June 03, 2005 - 11:41 AM (pacific)
Jul 64 - Jun 65 HHC 2/327 PFC Co Hq
Jul 70 - Oct 70 D/2/327 3d Plt 1LT PL
"NO SLACK!"
________________________________________
Name: David Steigleman
Hometown: ,
Date: June 01, 2005 - 08:54 PM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who knew Sgt. Derwood (Butch ) Steigleman KIA 1966 June10 OP Hawthorne Dak To 1st Batt.infant.(airborne) killed in action by machine gun battle against 24th
N. Viet. inf. Div.Kontum Phan Rang. Also KIA was PFC Medic Max Vasquez who was going to aid. His squad Leader Caldwell was KIA June 11, 1966/ his 3rd platoon leader may have been Barney Razor. Derwood also was stationed in the Domican Rep. / 1962 in Okinawa Ft. Benning/Ft. Jackson/ Ft. Bragg airborne and most of all he was a Cold Steel Cobra. Thank you for any infomation
His Brother Dave
________________________________________
Name: James Wurm
Hometown: Spencer, Tennessee
Date: June 01, 2005 - 01:13 AM (pacific)
Served with the 101st Airborne 2/327 no slack from 1970-1971. Would like to hear from someone who served with me. I was on Camp Carol, Phu Bi, Quang Tri, Ashau Valley.
________________________________________
Name: Alan Gerber
Hometown: Palm Desert, Ca.
Date: May 27, 2005 - 12:32 PM (pacific)
First Sgt McDonald-TOP,
Thanks for sending the information about my parachute injury in VN to the Static Line to be entered in the 327th Infantry column and my request for help. I was really surprized and impressed that you did that for me. Just to make the details more correct for those who didn't see the column: After jump school at Ft Benning I was assigned to "C" company, "Cold Steel Cobras" 1st Bn, 327th Inf at Ft Campbell, which was in about Oct. 1963...I believe that you were First Sgt. at that time. A couple of months later the Brigade was put on alert for the Dominican Republic and the Battalion was locked down in the barracks. During the alert my soon to be father-in-law pulled strings to allow me to go home on leave to get married. He was a retired Full Bird Colonel still active in the Judge Advocate Department of the Army. Shortly after I returned I was transferred to Hq. Co. I don't know how or why that happened...but oh well! To make a long story short...before I joined the army I attended an art school. 1st. Sgt Leo B. Smith saw some of my art work in my portfolio, the next thing I knew I was painting a Roman Battle scene mural on Captain Shevlins office wall. When I had completed that project I found my self working at Battalion Hq. in S-3 as Battalion draftsman.
Just a note; When I was given that job I took it over from a guy who went back to "C" Co. If I remember right he was one of our first friendly fire casualties in Vietnam, killed by either artillery or air support.
Now to get back to the help I need; a VA claim that I have submitted for back problems that I am suffering with now. After our boat ride to Vietnam in '65 and some time about the end of August, first of September, I injured my low back on a parachute jump from a C-119. It turned out to be a windy day and after I exited the air craft I hit the ground in a backwards motion...you know? Heels, butt, back and head. The DZ commander came running up to see if I was alright, I told him I thought my back was broken...but I could get up. I went to a hospital, may be in Cam Rahn Bay because that's where we were located at the time. Technicians took exrays and told me I had chipped my tail bone, injured my low back and they couldn't do anything for me. So I went back to work. I need to know what hospital or infirmary? It could have been our Brigade support unit? Who was the DZ commander? Or anyone who remembers me getting injured on that jump that can say so in a letter as evidence for my claim. I remember that the clinic that I went to was in an older Vietnamese bldg. possibly two story. There is nothing in my medical records about it. I don't know if it would be on a morning report...because i didn't go on sick call, I just went to the hospital.
By the way, Jerry Aggson I see that you add an entry to this guest book every once in a while. I don't remember if you were on that jump or not, but if you can remember anything let me know. I have a picture of you and others standing in front of the Battalion Hq. office tent at Cam Rahn Bay. Please e-mail me if you recall anything...also I loaned you my copy of the 101st Abn Div 1965 album when you lived in La Quinta Ca., in about 1980, then you moved away. I would really like to have it back! Please!
Thanks for your help,
Alan Gerber
Custom Knife Maker and
Wildlife Artist
________________________________________
Name: Tanya Lee Satterfield-Mendoza
Hometown: Macon, Georgi
Date: May 25, 2005 - 07:00 AM (pacific)
My father is Clifton Lamar Satterfield. He served in Veitnam around 66-68 and stationed at Fort Bragg after he came home.I would love to hear from some of the guys that served with my dad. He was an assistant gunner as far as I know. He doesnt like to talk to much about it.
________________________________________
Name: FRANDY MYERS
Hometown: ,
Date: May 22, 2005 - 06:36 PM (pacific)
I came across this site doing a search for something else. Seeing that my brother wrote a story & a poem gave me a feeling that is beyond words. See, after VN, I had a brother that I really didn't know anymore, a brother that took over a decade to talk to me about what had happened & only in bits & pieces. I am proud of my brother for doing what he had to do. I am also proud of him that he wrote what he did on this site. I know he gave more than hard work & time in VN; he gave part of yourself, too. I thank God (not the Angel of Death) for his & the others survival in the train station (& for every moment he was in VN). So, Wayne Gaskins, I just wanted to let you know that I've seen a side of you that I thought was long gone. And to say "thank you" and I love you.
________________________________________
Name: William Patrick Wall
Hometown: spokane, wa
Date: May 22, 2005 - 11:56 AM (pacific)
Great site. Thanks to all you have and presently serve.
________________________________________
Name: SSG Derek Lorne Duplisea
Hometown: clarksville, TN
Date: May 20, 2005 - 02:50 PM (pacific)
B Troop 3-327th RSTA Oct 04 to present
________________________________________
Name: Ford Fox
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Date: May 17, 2005 - 08:40 PM (pacific)
Served with C company, 1/327, 66-67, as 2nd platoon RTO
