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Name: frank de vincenzo
Hometown: ,
Date: August 15, 2012 - 04:03 PM (pacific)
THE NAME OF THE U2 PILOT WAS GARY POWERS..
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Name: Don Ackerman
Hometown: ,
Date: August 14, 2012 - 10:01 PM (pacific)
doc heyn is looking to contact Larry "doc" Cottingham. Any help----docheyn@gmail.com
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Name: Bill Bell
Hometown: Lavaca, Arkansas
Date: August 14, 2012 - 11:40 AM (pacific)
SGT Hoyt Skillern, former 327th Airborne, 101st, has been seeking information concerning a jump we made in Turkey on the border of the USSR. This was after the Soviets shot down CPT Gary Powell in the famous U-2 incident in 1960 and they were about to try him as a war criminal. We later exchanged Soviet spy, KGB Colonel Abell, who had been arrested for spying. The incident SGT Skillern is seeking info on is a parachute accident that occurred when we exited the USAF C-124 "Globemasters" and some of the parachutes became entangled, resulting in the deaths of some 327 "Above the Rest" troopers.
I have written about this operation of the 327th Airborne Infantry beginning on page 3 of my book "Leave No Man Behind: Bill Bell and the search for American POW/MIAs from the Vietnam War." I described how the chutes became entangled, resulting in some deaths, but unfortunately, however, I was not able to identify the men who were killed or injured, or determine their actual unit assignments. Anyone who was there at the time can contact SGT Skillern at: mskillern@kc.rr.com
Many thanks and "Above the Rest/No Slack"
Bill Bell
billbell@pinncom.com
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Name: Roman Aguilera Jr.
Hometown: ,
Date: August 13, 2012 - 05:50 AM (pacific)
Served from June 1966 to June 1967. Looking for Robert Parker Jr. from New Orleans,La.
God Bless,
Roman Aguilera Jr.
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Name: Steven Allen Reynolds
Hometown: Chesapeake beach, MD
Date: August 12, 2012 - 08:38 AM (pacific)
Looking for those who served in Vietnam from Dec '68-Sept '69 in Co A, 1st Bn (Airmobile) 327th Inf USARPAC, 101st Airborne Div.
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Name: Frankie Curtis
Hometown: Paragould, Arkansas
Date: August 07, 2012 - 10:35 PM (pacific)
I was in B Company Oct 69 till Oct 70
Would like to hear from any of you who was there.
I need to know what happen to Sgt May and Daniel Kaszubows Thanks and Welcome Home.
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Name: bill reno
Hometown: tulsa, oklahoma
Date: August 06, 2012 - 09:00 PM (pacific)
3rd Platoon B Co. 6/67 - 6/68. Last 6 months was 1st Squad leqder. Call sign 'Huckleberry', for some odd reason. Had a 3rd platoon picture taken on Thanksgiving with Lt Lopez (Ace Hunter) as Platoon leader and it was on the old 327 web site.
Still have my copy with names and will send to anyone who wants and/or can put it on web site for others. NFS Reno
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Name: Joe M. Zink
Hometown: Fort Wayne , In.
Date: August 01, 2012 - 09:26 PM (pacific)
Call sign was " Zeke " a mispronunciation of Zink .Came into country with Tony on the same chopper along with some other dude who got wounded that same day and medivacced .
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Name: Charlie Lee Fraley
Hometown: ,
Date: July 26, 2012 - 08:00 PM (pacific)
Henry DOSTER I was in E 187TH DURING THAT TIME
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Name: Donal Elroy Brock
Hometown: El Mirage, AZ
Date: July 26, 2012 - 12:06 PM (pacific)
A Company, 1/327 1967 1968
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Name: Henry Clay Doster
Hometown: Panama City, Florida
Date: July 24, 2012 - 12:53 PM (pacific)
SP4 Henry C. Doster...I served in 101st, Company A and D 187 (Rakkasans) from 1962-64 and as an aerial photographer in Aviation Battalion from 1964-65. Looking for anyone who remembers me.
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Name: RICHARD(BIG RICH) LANCE MEIZENIS
Hometown: CHANDLER, ARIZONA
Date: July 20, 2012 - 12:35 PM (pacific)
LOOKING TO CONTACT RIPPLE, CAGLE, PHILLIPS, PAVEO, SMOKEY, KRIEGSMAN, ACE, KINKY AND ANYONE ELSE FROM B CO. 2ND PLATOON 1969-70.
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Name: thomas andrew porter
Hometown: ,
Date: July 20, 2012 - 09:19 AM (pacific)
HHC 2/327th Bat Mortars 90-93 No Slack
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Name: AVELINO J. CALABAZA
Hometown: Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico
Date: July 17, 2012 - 09:13 PM (pacific)
"C" Company 3rd Plt 2nd/327th Infantry Regiment "No Slack" 101st Airborne Division Oct. '69- Oct. '70, VIETNAM WAR.
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Name: ewing miller
Hometown: ,
Date: July 13, 2012 - 03:52 PM (pacific)
Bill Bell - i agree - plus the Lieutenant Colonel Paul D. Mather you reference in the book & i grew up in the same small Iowa town - i graduated high school with his younger brother and sent word thru him that you spoke well of his brother in your book.
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Name: john price
Hometown: ,
Date: July 09, 2012 - 04:27 PM (pacific)
Why is the 327th contacting me when i served with the 506 1967 - 1969? is there a reason for this? please answer. i was a forward observer. thank you
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Name: Bill Bell
Hometown: ,
Date: July 07, 2012 - 03:26 PM (pacific)
Ref: Ewing Miller posting 6/27/12:
Many thanks my brother for recommending my book. I hope you enjoy reading it. There were several reasons for writing it, not the least of which, is my loathing for the loser mentality of many Vietnam vets. If you will read the flyer attached to my book carefully I believe you can see that I have made a good case for what I perceive to be victory by American and allied vets, not a lost war as described by people like Tom Hayden, John Fonda and the media. We lost 58,000 troops while killing 1.3 million communists, 300,000 of which were killed-in-action body not recovered, and 150,000 of those have never been found and identified. This is unquestionably an outstanding kill ratio. Unlike the French before us, we did not go over there to open coal mines or gold mines, or tea or rubber plantations. We went over there to move by air, close with, and kill, destroy or capture the enemy. This was our mission and we accomplished it. We did not go there to conquer Vietnam or make it a colony of the United States. We all knew we would be coming home, we simply didn't know when. We never lost a major battle and the USSR' involvement in supporting the Indochinese Communists while we were there led to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the disbanding of the Communist Party and a clear victory of the Cold War for Vietnam War vets. I believe anyone who thinks we lost the Vietnam War is simply uninformed.
Bill Bell
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Name: Randy D Wilkinson
Hometown: Jackson, Mi
Date: July 04, 2012 - 10:39 AM (pacific)
I am looking for my vet brothers who served in HHC 3/327 inf from 1984-1987
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Name: John Bressler
Hometown: ,
Date: July 04, 2012 - 08:59 AM (pacific)
Happy July 4th to all my brothers-in-arms especially those of Bco 2/327 May 68 to May 69.
Anything
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Name: Bill Bell
Hometown: ,
Date: July 02, 2012 - 07:45 AM (pacific)
I was asked to reduce my entry, here is the new one.
Thanks
Leave No Man Behind: Former E/327 member, Bill Bell (1960-63), spent four years compiling an eyewitness account of the Vietnam War from its earlier stages through the last day of the Republic, 30 April 1975. With both military and civil service from 1960 to 1993 with the 25th ID, 101st ABN, 6th SF Group, and numerous joint-service and intelligence units, Bell's account provides a startling new look at the postwar era and the issue of America's almost 1700 unreturned veterans listed as POW/MIA, an issue that has haunted America since the beginning of American involvement. Shrouded in controversy, a subject of great emotion amid charges of governmental conspiracy and Communist deceit, the possibility of American servicemen being held in secret captivity after the war's end has influenced U.S. policy toward Southeast Asia for several decades. Now, the former Chief of the U.S. Government's first official office in postwar Vietnam provides an insider's account of that effort. The challenges he faced in dealing with U.S. politicians, including Vietnam veterans, Senators John McCain and John Kerry, are an ardent reminder of the many similarities in the bloody wars fought by American troops in both Vietnam and Iraq-Afghanistan. In an illuminating and deeply personal memoir, the government's top missing persons investigator in Southeast Asia, who later became a member of the U.S. Congressional Staff, discusses the history of the search for missing Americans, reveals how the Communist Vietnamese stonewalled U.S. efforts to discover the truth, and how the standards for MIA case investigations were gradually lowered while pressure for expanded commercial and economic ties with communist Vietnam increased. Leave No Man Behind is the compelling story of a dedicated group of professionals who, against great odds, were able to uphold the proud military traditions of duty, honor and country. Veterans who were fortunate enough to come home can honor the sacrifice made by our unreturned brothers-in-arms by taking the time to read this revealing account of their fate.
Signed copy available at billbell@pinncom.com for $19.95, or from http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0964766345/ref=dp_olp_collectible?ie=UTF8
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Name: RICH WALSH
Hometown: BOSTON, MA
Date: June 28, 2012 - 05:11 PM (pacific)
MANY THANKS TO KEN AND ANGIE AND ALL THE TROOPERS
AT THE CROSSVILLE REUNION......AS ALLWAYS...HAD
A GREAT TIME.............
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Name: ewing miller
Hometown: ,
Date: June 27, 2012 - 08:09 PM (pacific)
RE: Bill Bell 6/26/12 posting:: having just recently read Leave No Man Behind I can recommend reading this book A 1/327 101st
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Name: Marianne Dodge
Hometown: Gibraltar, Michigan
Date: June 27, 2012 - 04:54 PM (pacific)
I want to thank you for the memorial to my brother Michael James Dodge. Mike was killed on June 14, 1969. Although it has been over 40 years since his death, his memory lives on in those that love him. I thank you for honoring his memory on your site and want you to know how much I appreciate your kindness. Best Regards, Mike's sister, Marianne
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Name: Joseph Nelson, Jr.
Hometown: SELMA, AL
Date: June 26, 2012 - 07:33 PM (pacific)
I was in the A company, aka Joe Brock, Vietnam 1965-1966.
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Name: Ken Pfeiffer
Hometown: ,
Date: June 24, 2012 - 12:31 PM (pacific)
Many thanks again to Ken and Angie Ihle for hosting the best military reunion on the planet.
Hometown: ,
Date: August 15, 2012 - 04:03 PM (pacific)
THE NAME OF THE U2 PILOT WAS GARY POWERS..
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Name: Don Ackerman
Hometown: ,
Date: August 14, 2012 - 10:01 PM (pacific)
doc heyn is looking to contact Larry "doc" Cottingham. Any help----docheyn@gmail.com
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Name: Bill Bell
Hometown: Lavaca, Arkansas
Date: August 14, 2012 - 11:40 AM (pacific)
SGT Hoyt Skillern, former 327th Airborne, 101st, has been seeking information concerning a jump we made in Turkey on the border of the USSR. This was after the Soviets shot down CPT Gary Powell in the famous U-2 incident in 1960 and they were about to try him as a war criminal. We later exchanged Soviet spy, KGB Colonel Abell, who had been arrested for spying. The incident SGT Skillern is seeking info on is a parachute accident that occurred when we exited the USAF C-124 "Globemasters" and some of the parachutes became entangled, resulting in the deaths of some 327 "Above the Rest" troopers.
I have written about this operation of the 327th Airborne Infantry beginning on page 3 of my book "Leave No Man Behind: Bill Bell and the search for American POW/MIAs from the Vietnam War." I described how the chutes became entangled, resulting in some deaths, but unfortunately, however, I was not able to identify the men who were killed or injured, or determine their actual unit assignments. Anyone who was there at the time can contact SGT Skillern at: mskillern@kc.rr.com
Many thanks and "Above the Rest/No Slack"
Bill Bell
billbell@pinncom.com
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Name: Roman Aguilera Jr.
Hometown: ,
Date: August 13, 2012 - 05:50 AM (pacific)
Served from June 1966 to June 1967. Looking for Robert Parker Jr. from New Orleans,La.
God Bless,
Roman Aguilera Jr.
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Name: Steven Allen Reynolds
Hometown: Chesapeake beach, MD
Date: August 12, 2012 - 08:38 AM (pacific)
Looking for those who served in Vietnam from Dec '68-Sept '69 in Co A, 1st Bn (Airmobile) 327th Inf USARPAC, 101st Airborne Div.
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Name: Frankie Curtis
Hometown: Paragould, Arkansas
Date: August 07, 2012 - 10:35 PM (pacific)
I was in B Company Oct 69 till Oct 70
Would like to hear from any of you who was there.
I need to know what happen to Sgt May and Daniel Kaszubows Thanks and Welcome Home.
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Name: bill reno
Hometown: tulsa, oklahoma
Date: August 06, 2012 - 09:00 PM (pacific)
3rd Platoon B Co. 6/67 - 6/68. Last 6 months was 1st Squad leqder. Call sign 'Huckleberry', for some odd reason. Had a 3rd platoon picture taken on Thanksgiving with Lt Lopez (Ace Hunter) as Platoon leader and it was on the old 327 web site.
Still have my copy with names and will send to anyone who wants and/or can put it on web site for others. NFS Reno
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Name: Joe M. Zink
Hometown: Fort Wayne , In.
Date: August 01, 2012 - 09:26 PM (pacific)
Call sign was " Zeke " a mispronunciation of Zink .Came into country with Tony on the same chopper along with some other dude who got wounded that same day and medivacced .
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Name: Charlie Lee Fraley
Hometown: ,
Date: July 26, 2012 - 08:00 PM (pacific)
Henry DOSTER I was in E 187TH DURING THAT TIME
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Name: Donal Elroy Brock
Hometown: El Mirage, AZ
Date: July 26, 2012 - 12:06 PM (pacific)
A Company, 1/327 1967 1968
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Name: Henry Clay Doster
Hometown: Panama City, Florida
Date: July 24, 2012 - 12:53 PM (pacific)
SP4 Henry C. Doster...I served in 101st, Company A and D 187 (Rakkasans) from 1962-64 and as an aerial photographer in Aviation Battalion from 1964-65. Looking for anyone who remembers me.
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Name: RICHARD(BIG RICH) LANCE MEIZENIS
Hometown: CHANDLER, ARIZONA
Date: July 20, 2012 - 12:35 PM (pacific)
LOOKING TO CONTACT RIPPLE, CAGLE, PHILLIPS, PAVEO, SMOKEY, KRIEGSMAN, ACE, KINKY AND ANYONE ELSE FROM B CO. 2ND PLATOON 1969-70.
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Name: thomas andrew porter
Hometown: ,
Date: July 20, 2012 - 09:19 AM (pacific)
HHC 2/327th Bat Mortars 90-93 No Slack
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Name: AVELINO J. CALABAZA
Hometown: Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico
Date: July 17, 2012 - 09:13 PM (pacific)
"C" Company 3rd Plt 2nd/327th Infantry Regiment "No Slack" 101st Airborne Division Oct. '69- Oct. '70, VIETNAM WAR.
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Name: ewing miller
Hometown: ,
Date: July 13, 2012 - 03:52 PM (pacific)
Bill Bell - i agree - plus the Lieutenant Colonel Paul D. Mather you reference in the book & i grew up in the same small Iowa town - i graduated high school with his younger brother and sent word thru him that you spoke well of his brother in your book.
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Name: john price
Hometown: ,
Date: July 09, 2012 - 04:27 PM (pacific)
Why is the 327th contacting me when i served with the 506 1967 - 1969? is there a reason for this? please answer. i was a forward observer. thank you
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Name: Bill Bell
Hometown: ,
Date: July 07, 2012 - 03:26 PM (pacific)
Ref: Ewing Miller posting 6/27/12:
Many thanks my brother for recommending my book. I hope you enjoy reading it. There were several reasons for writing it, not the least of which, is my loathing for the loser mentality of many Vietnam vets. If you will read the flyer attached to my book carefully I believe you can see that I have made a good case for what I perceive to be victory by American and allied vets, not a lost war as described by people like Tom Hayden, John Fonda and the media. We lost 58,000 troops while killing 1.3 million communists, 300,000 of which were killed-in-action body not recovered, and 150,000 of those have never been found and identified. This is unquestionably an outstanding kill ratio. Unlike the French before us, we did not go over there to open coal mines or gold mines, or tea or rubber plantations. We went over there to move by air, close with, and kill, destroy or capture the enemy. This was our mission and we accomplished it. We did not go there to conquer Vietnam or make it a colony of the United States. We all knew we would be coming home, we simply didn't know when. We never lost a major battle and the USSR' involvement in supporting the Indochinese Communists while we were there led to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the disbanding of the Communist Party and a clear victory of the Cold War for Vietnam War vets. I believe anyone who thinks we lost the Vietnam War is simply uninformed.
Bill Bell
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Name: Randy D Wilkinson
Hometown: Jackson, Mi
Date: July 04, 2012 - 10:39 AM (pacific)
I am looking for my vet brothers who served in HHC 3/327 inf from 1984-1987
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Name: John Bressler
Hometown: ,
Date: July 04, 2012 - 08:59 AM (pacific)
Happy July 4th to all my brothers-in-arms especially those of Bco 2/327 May 68 to May 69.
Anything
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Name: Bill Bell
Hometown: ,
Date: July 02, 2012 - 07:45 AM (pacific)
I was asked to reduce my entry, here is the new one.
Thanks
Leave No Man Behind: Former E/327 member, Bill Bell (1960-63), spent four years compiling an eyewitness account of the Vietnam War from its earlier stages through the last day of the Republic, 30 April 1975. With both military and civil service from 1960 to 1993 with the 25th ID, 101st ABN, 6th SF Group, and numerous joint-service and intelligence units, Bell's account provides a startling new look at the postwar era and the issue of America's almost 1700 unreturned veterans listed as POW/MIA, an issue that has haunted America since the beginning of American involvement. Shrouded in controversy, a subject of great emotion amid charges of governmental conspiracy and Communist deceit, the possibility of American servicemen being held in secret captivity after the war's end has influenced U.S. policy toward Southeast Asia for several decades. Now, the former Chief of the U.S. Government's first official office in postwar Vietnam provides an insider's account of that effort. The challenges he faced in dealing with U.S. politicians, including Vietnam veterans, Senators John McCain and John Kerry, are an ardent reminder of the many similarities in the bloody wars fought by American troops in both Vietnam and Iraq-Afghanistan. In an illuminating and deeply personal memoir, the government's top missing persons investigator in Southeast Asia, who later became a member of the U.S. Congressional Staff, discusses the history of the search for missing Americans, reveals how the Communist Vietnamese stonewalled U.S. efforts to discover the truth, and how the standards for MIA case investigations were gradually lowered while pressure for expanded commercial and economic ties with communist Vietnam increased. Leave No Man Behind is the compelling story of a dedicated group of professionals who, against great odds, were able to uphold the proud military traditions of duty, honor and country. Veterans who were fortunate enough to come home can honor the sacrifice made by our unreturned brothers-in-arms by taking the time to read this revealing account of their fate.
Signed copy available at billbell@pinncom.com for $19.95, or from http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0964766345/ref=dp_olp_collectible?ie=UTF8
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Name: RICH WALSH
Hometown: BOSTON, MA
Date: June 28, 2012 - 05:11 PM (pacific)
MANY THANKS TO KEN AND ANGIE AND ALL THE TROOPERS
AT THE CROSSVILLE REUNION......AS ALLWAYS...HAD
A GREAT TIME.............
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Name: ewing miller
Hometown: ,
Date: June 27, 2012 - 08:09 PM (pacific)
RE: Bill Bell 6/26/12 posting:: having just recently read Leave No Man Behind I can recommend reading this book A 1/327 101st
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Name: Marianne Dodge
Hometown: Gibraltar, Michigan
Date: June 27, 2012 - 04:54 PM (pacific)
I want to thank you for the memorial to my brother Michael James Dodge. Mike was killed on June 14, 1969. Although it has been over 40 years since his death, his memory lives on in those that love him. I thank you for honoring his memory on your site and want you to know how much I appreciate your kindness. Best Regards, Mike's sister, Marianne
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Name: Joseph Nelson, Jr.
Hometown: SELMA, AL
Date: June 26, 2012 - 07:33 PM (pacific)
I was in the A company, aka Joe Brock, Vietnam 1965-1966.
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Name: Ken Pfeiffer
Hometown: ,
Date: June 24, 2012 - 12:31 PM (pacific)
Many thanks again to Ken and Angie Ihle for hosting the best military reunion on the planet.
wrote on June 24, 2012
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8:01 pm
Name: Ken Pfeiffer
Hometown: ,
Date: June 24, 2012 - 12:31 PM (pacific)
Many thanks again to Ken and Angie Ihle for hosting the best military reunion on the planet.
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Name: MSG E8 JAIME TORRES
Hometown: HUMACAO, PR
Date: June 20, 2012 - 09:37 AM (pacific)
WAS IN VIETNAM FROM JUNE 1971. I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE ALPHA COMPANY.LATER I WAS ASSIGNED TO HHC COMPANY. THE BATALLION COMMANDERÃ.LTC 05. HAMTON NAME WAS HAMPTON. I WAS IN FIRE BASE RIFFLE BREAD AND IN Fire Base TOMAHAWK MY PLATON SGF JAIME TORRES MERCADO
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Name: Don Ackerman
Hometown: ,
Date: June 16, 2012 - 05:17 PM (pacific)
6-19-68 I was WIA patched up by (TF 1/327) mike Albee & Chuck Phelps. Been in contact with Mike. Would like info for Chuck who i patched (C. 1/327) up in 69. saw him again in 70 (macV) down in long bein. last i knew he was somewhere on upper west coast. Hope everyone has a great time in Vegas and Crossville Doc
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Name: Jason Harriman Jason Harriman Jason Harriman
Hometown: ,
Date: June 14, 2012 - 01:44 PM (pacific)
Just stopping by and thought to sign here on the Guestbook. You have done a commendable job on the site.
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Name: James W Jantzen
Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona
Date: June 12, 2012 - 07:24 PM (pacific)
Got out just before 1/327 was sent to Nam. April 64 Just wondering about any buds that might remember me
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Name: David B Harmon
Hometown: Oak Island, NC
Date: June 11, 2012 - 12:20 PM (pacific)
I served from '84-'85 A co. 2/327 Inf. Looking to find old service buddies who remember me.
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Name: Gary Lee Shank
Hometown: ,
Date: June 11, 2012 - 11:17 AM (pacific)
Just got on your site and looking for guys I served with in Charlie Company 2nd 327th 101st from October 70 to November 71. Have been in contact with a few fellow grunts,but looking for additional troopers.
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Name: John Faber
Hometown: Payette, Idaho
Date: June 10, 2012 - 11:13 AM (pacific)
Anybody from E.Co. 327 infantry, in the years 55 to 58? God Bless America
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Name: michael oconnell
Hometown: ,
Date: June 03, 2012 - 04:19 PM (pacific)
Ms Mulligan: regarding your inquiry about Roger Overstreet. We trained together at Fort Gordon infantry school, and went to jump school at Fort Benning in December 1967. We made our last jump on Dec 18th, and we were given 12 days leave. After that we went to Vietnam arriving on January 8, 1968 at Bien Hoa. After some training we were assigned to the 1st Battalion 327th infantry at Song Be. We were assigned to C Company; he went to the third platoon, I went to the second platoon. In February 1968, the company operated around a hill that would become Firebase Tomahawk until early March. We had losses from mines and motor fire including several dead and wounded during that operation. The next operation was west of a town called Phu Bai. We were in contact with the enemy for twenty days in a row losing many troopers; one was Roger. May he rest in peace. Best wishes...Mike Oconnell
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Name: Frank TORRE
Hometown: , NH
Date: June 02, 2012 - 08:06 AM (pacific)
Served with ABU co Dec 66 to Dec 67,Just wanted to welcome home everyone who served with this great unit. airborne all the way
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Name: John Price
Hometown: ,
Date: June 01, 2012 - 05:55 PM (pacific)
what do you want? form Sgt.John R. Price
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Name: Gene A McGee
Hometown: Barker, New York
Date: June 01, 2012 - 09:36 AM (pacific)
Hello Brothers,
I am looking for men that where with the 326Engrs 101st airborne in Vietnam during 1969-1970 That may of been in A or B companies. Please contact me if you would looking to find Guys I was with. Welcome home to all my Brothers.
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Name: Roger J. Morris
Hometown: ,
Date: May 30, 2012 - 10:33 PM (pacific)
In response to Linda Bingham Mulligan RE: Roger W. Overstreet. I was Roger's Platoon Sgt and would be happy to send you info. You did not leave a way to contact you. Please contact me.
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Name: frank devincenzo
Hometown: , mass
Date: May 30, 2012 - 04:32 PM (pacific)
i served with a Roger Overstreet, but he was kia march 1968
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Name: Jessica Weaver
Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Date: May 29, 2012 - 07:05 PM (pacific)
I'm looking for anyone who may have known my grandfather, SFC Jesse Louis Harrison, who served with A Company 1st Battalion 327th Infantry in Vietnam ('65-'68). He was killed in 1968 during a domestic dispute so I have almost no information on him. To my knowledge, he enlisted in 1946 and was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and a paratrooper instructor at Ft. Benning. I believe he received a few commendations including a Purple Heart. Any information or recollections would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Name: Linda Bingham Mulligan
Hometown: Deatsville, AL
Date: May 28, 2012 - 06:20 PM (pacific)
I am a 1st cousin of Roger W Overstreet, who gave his life for his men and his Country in Vietnam in March of 1967. I was very young when this happened and would like to know more about him and how he lived and died. Anyone who served with him and who would like to share your stories with me, please contact me. I would love to have photos and articles about him. Thanks for responding and thanks for your service.
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Name: Gerard Paul Husson
Hometown: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Date: May 28, 2012 - 09:19 AM (pacific)
On this special day "Memorial Day" I remeber all those who have fallen and all those who serve(d)our great nation. I especially remeber my dear friend SP4 Michael Joseph Galbraith who laid down his life in Vietnam on June 6th, 1966 serving his country. Michael left us as a boy we all knew but returned a man we will never forget. Rest in peace Mike.
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Name: Alan Hayashi
Hometown: Orangevale, CA
Date: May 27, 2012 - 10:32 PM (pacific)
On this memorial day I saluate all of you who have served our country. We remember all who made the ultimate sacrifice. Spend a quiet moment to remember all of our fallen brothers in the 101st Airborne Division.
Above the Rest,
Delta Company
2nd Platoon
1/327th Infantry
Vietnam
1970-71
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Name: Joann Johnson-Valainis
Hometown: Walkersville, MD
Date: May 27, 2012 - 11:11 AM (pacific)
Thank you to all service men, past, present and future. Thank you for sacrificing so much to preserve our freedoms, and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, you will NEVER be forgotten. God Bless.
In honor of my brother, William C. Johnson, KIA 5/29/1967, Vietnam, Co. B, 1/327, 101st Airborne.
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Name: India Elaine Garnet(t)
Hometown: Dauphin , PA
Date: May 27, 2012 - 05:00 AM (pacific)
Sending love to all. Love is all that matters.
Elaine
Brother, Reuben Louis Garnett, KIA, March 4, 1966, Vietnam; 1/327, 101st Airborne.
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Name: Dale Michael Grabb
Hometown: Camas, Washington
Date: May 26, 2012 - 12:15 PM (pacific)
In response to C. Butweiler, I remember "The Kid", one of the only Red Leg NCO's in country, possibly the only. Most Red Legs were ossifers (yuk). I have forgotten his true name, but Dan Carr (2/327 Bravo 2nd Platoon 3/69-7/69)knows his true name, Dan is on the 2/327th roster, u can look up his e-mail address there. The kid was from S. California and on occaision was noted for his Purple Osley Mini tabs of LSD. He also smoked a ton of in country gangha, the best by far of any Red Leg the 2/327th operated with, "The Kid" loved the grunts and we loved him back. I would truly love to find him, he was the King of the hill of all Red Legs and he humped like us, full back pack, pulled security etc. did as the infantry did, associated with infantry only, he burnt shit with me while we pulled security temporarily for the cannon cockers on FSB Bastogne.
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Name: Brent Bowen
Hometown: Stevensville, Montana
Date: May 26, 2012 - 06:58 AM (pacific)
This is a correction for my last name, it is Bowen NOT Boowen. Still looking for contacts B 2 327 8/66 to 8/67 then in Phan Rang till 12/67. I was teaching mines & booby traps in P Training for new brothers coming in.
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Name: Juanita Gonzalez
Hometown: ,
Date: May 25, 2012 - 09:55 AM (pacific)
Remember those who we have known or known of, for those we have loved and lost.
Remember the times of smiles, laughter, hugs and kisses. Their playful natures, their caring heart, their gentle hands, remember their fight, their purpose and their dreams.
Hey Daddy look how I can fly
Hey Momma look I can touch the sky
Remember Me, Remember Me, Remember Me
Hey Daddy look how big it is
Hey Momma I really want to do this
Remember Me, Remember Me, Remember Me
Hey Daddy are you proud of me
Hey Momma standing tall to make all free
Remember Me, Remember Me, Remember Me
Hey Daddy look how I can fly
Hey Momma look I can touch the sky
Remember Me, Remember Me, Remember Me
Hey Daddy, Hey Momma, do not worry
It is all going to be ok
Cause I am flying in the Arms of the Angels Today
Hey Daddy, Hey Momma, do not worry
It is all going to be ok
Cause I am flying in the Arms of the Angels Today
Remember Me, Remember Me, Remember Me
Hey Daddy look how I can fly
Hey Momma look I can touch the sky
Remember Me
By: Juanita Gonzalez
Revised 2-22-09
For you Uncle, We know you are happy. Remembering this Memorial Day and Always!
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Name: Billy Bell
Hometown: ,
Date: May 25, 2012 - 08:03 AM (pacific)
Looking for former troopers from the 327th ABG, 1960-63 and 2/506 1966-67 and 101st MI 1967-68
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Name: Brent Boowen
Hometown: ,
Date: May 24, 2012 - 09:34 PM (pacific)
Served 2 327 Company B from 9/66 to about 8/67 Then went to Phan Rang to teach "p" training. I would like to here from someone that was there during this time peroid or a famley member.
Hometown: ,
Date: June 24, 2012 - 12:31 PM (pacific)
Many thanks again to Ken and Angie Ihle for hosting the best military reunion on the planet.
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Name: MSG E8 JAIME TORRES
Hometown: HUMACAO, PR
Date: June 20, 2012 - 09:37 AM (pacific)
WAS IN VIETNAM FROM JUNE 1971. I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE ALPHA COMPANY.LATER I WAS ASSIGNED TO HHC COMPANY. THE BATALLION COMMANDERÃ.LTC 05. HAMTON NAME WAS HAMPTON. I WAS IN FIRE BASE RIFFLE BREAD AND IN Fire Base TOMAHAWK MY PLATON SGF JAIME TORRES MERCADO
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Name: Don Ackerman
Hometown: ,
Date: June 16, 2012 - 05:17 PM (pacific)
6-19-68 I was WIA patched up by (TF 1/327) mike Albee & Chuck Phelps. Been in contact with Mike. Would like info for Chuck who i patched (C. 1/327) up in 69. saw him again in 70 (macV) down in long bein. last i knew he was somewhere on upper west coast. Hope everyone has a great time in Vegas and Crossville Doc
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Name: Jason Harriman Jason Harriman Jason Harriman
Hometown: ,
Date: June 14, 2012 - 01:44 PM (pacific)
Just stopping by and thought to sign here on the Guestbook. You have done a commendable job on the site.
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Name: James W Jantzen
Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona
Date: June 12, 2012 - 07:24 PM (pacific)
Got out just before 1/327 was sent to Nam. April 64 Just wondering about any buds that might remember me
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Name: David B Harmon
Hometown: Oak Island, NC
Date: June 11, 2012 - 12:20 PM (pacific)
I served from '84-'85 A co. 2/327 Inf. Looking to find old service buddies who remember me.
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Name: Gary Lee Shank
Hometown: ,
Date: June 11, 2012 - 11:17 AM (pacific)
Just got on your site and looking for guys I served with in Charlie Company 2nd 327th 101st from October 70 to November 71. Have been in contact with a few fellow grunts,but looking for additional troopers.
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Name: John Faber
Hometown: Payette, Idaho
Date: June 10, 2012 - 11:13 AM (pacific)
Anybody from E.Co. 327 infantry, in the years 55 to 58? God Bless America
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Name: michael oconnell
Hometown: ,
Date: June 03, 2012 - 04:19 PM (pacific)
Ms Mulligan: regarding your inquiry about Roger Overstreet. We trained together at Fort Gordon infantry school, and went to jump school at Fort Benning in December 1967. We made our last jump on Dec 18th, and we were given 12 days leave. After that we went to Vietnam arriving on January 8, 1968 at Bien Hoa. After some training we were assigned to the 1st Battalion 327th infantry at Song Be. We were assigned to C Company; he went to the third platoon, I went to the second platoon. In February 1968, the company operated around a hill that would become Firebase Tomahawk until early March. We had losses from mines and motor fire including several dead and wounded during that operation. The next operation was west of a town called Phu Bai. We were in contact with the enemy for twenty days in a row losing many troopers; one was Roger. May he rest in peace. Best wishes...Mike Oconnell
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Name: Frank TORRE
Hometown: , NH
Date: June 02, 2012 - 08:06 AM (pacific)
Served with ABU co Dec 66 to Dec 67,Just wanted to welcome home everyone who served with this great unit. airborne all the way
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Name: John Price
Hometown: ,
Date: June 01, 2012 - 05:55 PM (pacific)
what do you want? form Sgt.John R. Price
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Name: Gene A McGee
Hometown: Barker, New York
Date: June 01, 2012 - 09:36 AM (pacific)
Hello Brothers,
I am looking for men that where with the 326Engrs 101st airborne in Vietnam during 1969-1970 That may of been in A or B companies. Please contact me if you would looking to find Guys I was with. Welcome home to all my Brothers.
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Name: Roger J. Morris
Hometown: ,
Date: May 30, 2012 - 10:33 PM (pacific)
In response to Linda Bingham Mulligan RE: Roger W. Overstreet. I was Roger's Platoon Sgt and would be happy to send you info. You did not leave a way to contact you. Please contact me.
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Name: frank devincenzo
Hometown: , mass
Date: May 30, 2012 - 04:32 PM (pacific)
i served with a Roger Overstreet, but he was kia march 1968
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Name: Jessica Weaver
Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Date: May 29, 2012 - 07:05 PM (pacific)
I'm looking for anyone who may have known my grandfather, SFC Jesse Louis Harrison, who served with A Company 1st Battalion 327th Infantry in Vietnam ('65-'68). He was killed in 1968 during a domestic dispute so I have almost no information on him. To my knowledge, he enlisted in 1946 and was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and a paratrooper instructor at Ft. Benning. I believe he received a few commendations including a Purple Heart. Any information or recollections would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Name: Linda Bingham Mulligan
Hometown: Deatsville, AL
Date: May 28, 2012 - 06:20 PM (pacific)
I am a 1st cousin of Roger W Overstreet, who gave his life for his men and his Country in Vietnam in March of 1967. I was very young when this happened and would like to know more about him and how he lived and died. Anyone who served with him and who would like to share your stories with me, please contact me. I would love to have photos and articles about him. Thanks for responding and thanks for your service.
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Name: Gerard Paul Husson
Hometown: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Date: May 28, 2012 - 09:19 AM (pacific)
On this special day "Memorial Day" I remeber all those who have fallen and all those who serve(d)our great nation. I especially remeber my dear friend SP4 Michael Joseph Galbraith who laid down his life in Vietnam on June 6th, 1966 serving his country. Michael left us as a boy we all knew but returned a man we will never forget. Rest in peace Mike.
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Name: Alan Hayashi
Hometown: Orangevale, CA
Date: May 27, 2012 - 10:32 PM (pacific)
On this memorial day I saluate all of you who have served our country. We remember all who made the ultimate sacrifice. Spend a quiet moment to remember all of our fallen brothers in the 101st Airborne Division.
Above the Rest,
Delta Company
2nd Platoon
1/327th Infantry
Vietnam
1970-71
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Name: Joann Johnson-Valainis
Hometown: Walkersville, MD
Date: May 27, 2012 - 11:11 AM (pacific)
Thank you to all service men, past, present and future. Thank you for sacrificing so much to preserve our freedoms, and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, you will NEVER be forgotten. God Bless.
In honor of my brother, William C. Johnson, KIA 5/29/1967, Vietnam, Co. B, 1/327, 101st Airborne.
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Name: India Elaine Garnet(t)
Hometown: Dauphin , PA
Date: May 27, 2012 - 05:00 AM (pacific)
Sending love to all. Love is all that matters.
Elaine
Brother, Reuben Louis Garnett, KIA, March 4, 1966, Vietnam; 1/327, 101st Airborne.
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Name: Dale Michael Grabb
Hometown: Camas, Washington
Date: May 26, 2012 - 12:15 PM (pacific)
In response to C. Butweiler, I remember "The Kid", one of the only Red Leg NCO's in country, possibly the only. Most Red Legs were ossifers (yuk). I have forgotten his true name, but Dan Carr (2/327 Bravo 2nd Platoon 3/69-7/69)knows his true name, Dan is on the 2/327th roster, u can look up his e-mail address there. The kid was from S. California and on occaision was noted for his Purple Osley Mini tabs of LSD. He also smoked a ton of in country gangha, the best by far of any Red Leg the 2/327th operated with, "The Kid" loved the grunts and we loved him back. I would truly love to find him, he was the King of the hill of all Red Legs and he humped like us, full back pack, pulled security etc. did as the infantry did, associated with infantry only, he burnt shit with me while we pulled security temporarily for the cannon cockers on FSB Bastogne.
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Name: Brent Bowen
Hometown: Stevensville, Montana
Date: May 26, 2012 - 06:58 AM (pacific)
This is a correction for my last name, it is Bowen NOT Boowen. Still looking for contacts B 2 327 8/66 to 8/67 then in Phan Rang till 12/67. I was teaching mines & booby traps in P Training for new brothers coming in.
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Name: Juanita Gonzalez
Hometown: ,
Date: May 25, 2012 - 09:55 AM (pacific)
Remember those who we have known or known of, for those we have loved and lost.
Remember the times of smiles, laughter, hugs and kisses. Their playful natures, their caring heart, their gentle hands, remember their fight, their purpose and their dreams.
Hey Daddy look how I can fly
Hey Momma look I can touch the sky
Remember Me, Remember Me, Remember Me
Hey Daddy look how big it is
Hey Momma I really want to do this
Remember Me, Remember Me, Remember Me
Hey Daddy are you proud of me
Hey Momma standing tall to make all free
Remember Me, Remember Me, Remember Me
Hey Daddy look how I can fly
Hey Momma look I can touch the sky
Remember Me, Remember Me, Remember Me
Hey Daddy, Hey Momma, do not worry
It is all going to be ok
Cause I am flying in the Arms of the Angels Today
Hey Daddy, Hey Momma, do not worry
It is all going to be ok
Cause I am flying in the Arms of the Angels Today
Remember Me, Remember Me, Remember Me
Hey Daddy look how I can fly
Hey Momma look I can touch the sky
Remember Me
By: Juanita Gonzalez
Revised 2-22-09
For you Uncle, We know you are happy. Remembering this Memorial Day and Always!
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Name: Billy Bell
Hometown: ,
Date: May 25, 2012 - 08:03 AM (pacific)
Looking for former troopers from the 327th ABG, 1960-63 and 2/506 1966-67 and 101st MI 1967-68
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Name: Brent Boowen
Hometown: ,
Date: May 24, 2012 - 09:34 PM (pacific)
Served 2 327 Company B from 9/66 to about 8/67 Then went to Phan Rang to teach "p" training. I would like to here from someone that was there during this time peroid or a famley member.
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Name: Mary Anne Fieux
Hometown: ,
Date: May 24, 2012 - 06:08 PM (pacific)
My dear brother Daniel Fieux served with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. I do not know what troop/brigade he was in. As a girl my Mom and I would send packages to him with cookies, rum balls and things needed.
What I am looking for is someone who might have known him during the Vietnam War. He had PTSD and was affected from Agent Orange. As many Vietnam veterans, he did not speak of the war. He died at age 40 and I found him dead from a heart attack. I just need to talk to someone who might have known him with the Screaming Eagles in 'Nam. I need closure. *sigh* Thank you.
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Name: edward mathis
Hometown: ,
Date: May 22, 2012 - 05:26 PM (pacific)
Wandered for 43 years, about you guys
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Name: James F Mobley
Hometown: Clovis, CA
Date: May 18, 2012 - 10:19 PM (pacific)
Alpha Co.,2/327th. Looking for th guys were on Perimiter guard at Eagle when 3 122mm rockets hit the Cobra pads behind our bunker. One Cobra sprayed its rockets at us and one hit our bunker dead center. Someone took a picture. Would love to find a copy. No Slack
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Name: RALPH WALKER
Hometown: HENDERSONVILLE, TN.
Date: May 14, 2012 - 03:51 PM (pacific)
I service with the 2nd ballalion 327 th infantry in ashau valley, wounded May 05,1968, never did received my purple heart and I stay 3 weeks in the hospital in Japan , was transferred to korea the rest of my tour.
RALPH WALKER
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Name: Isaiah (Kiddy ) Kidwell
Hometown: ,
Date: May 14, 2012 - 11:29 AM (pacific)
Earl Mailicoat, I havent been able to contact many of the people i served with either .Two of the names on your list im sure i served with are Blood an Corcohran. I was Cowboys A.G also. Any body rembers me send me a E-mail. NO SLACK
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Name: Guy R Hamilton
Hometown: Weatherford, Texas
Date: May 13, 2012 - 08:44 PM (pacific)
I Was In 1/327 68 69 Company C D E.Mordars FDC
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Name: Marie D Smith
Hometown: ,
Date: May 09, 2012 - 07:49 PM (pacific)
My name is Marie my father Kevin lost his older brother James "Jimmy" Edward Cook on Apr 23, 1966 he misses him greatly anyone who may have known Jimmy and have any memories of him youd like to share please email me (mdsmith2182@yahoo.com) i feel my dad needs closure and i know this would mean the world to him Thank you for your service. God bless all of you. Rest in peace Uncle Jimmy
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Name: robert GALLARDO
Hometown: Santa Ana, calif
Date: May 06, 2012 - 12:59 AM (pacific)
I served w/ Abu co. 1/327 in Nam from Aug '69 to Apr '70. I just found this web site & I'm looking to hook up w/ anyone who served w/ Abu co during that time period. I'got my fingers crossed to hear from someone
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Name: michael h oconnell
Hometown: whitman, ma
Date: May 04, 2012 - 10:30 PM (pacific)
we want to see you
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Name: curtis lewis
Hometown: , texas
Date: May 01, 2012 - 01:56 PM (pacific)
327th 2nd btn september 69 sept 70 Phu Loc
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Name: earl w mallicoat
Hometown: middletown, oh.
Date: April 30, 2012 - 03:33 PM (pacific)
went to my 2nd A co.reuion this weekend had a great time.I've some more names I. would like to try to find. I was there Oct 69 to Oct 69 I've been in touch with Ralph Carroll,Brain Riely,Bill Moyer,Bob McLaughlin, Scott Webster,Gene Lee and Mike Brousseau before he passed.Anyone who can help with the following list please contact me though the A Co 2/327 site please.Pete(Goofy Grape)Barber,Garry Wolf,Jhon Oday,Gil Clancy,Luna,Tom Meyer,Lewis,Dolin,Tim Sheets,Ray Abashia,Kowal,Blood,Corcohran,Elliot,AND Robles. Thank for any help you can give me N.F.S EARL MALLICOAT
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Name: Casey Platt
Hometown: Bakersville, North Carolina
Date: April 27, 2012 - 07:06 PM (pacific)
Yankee Jim turned me on to your alls site, thanks for your service everyone.
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Name: Guy [Bob] Robert Hamilton
Hometown: , Texas
Date: April 26, 2012 - 10:32 PM (pacific)
Co C 68-69 Co E 69
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Name: CHARLES WALLACE
Hometown: KEY WEST, FL
Date: April 26, 2012 - 07:14 PM (pacific)
POLITICS-POLITICS-I REALY DONT CARE WHAT A PERSONS POLITICS IS- WHAT I DO CARE IS THAT YOU VOTE-YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN-AND DAMIT I'LL GO BACK TO WAR TO PERSERVE THAT RIGHT - '''' VOTE '''' ABOVE THE REST
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Name: jimmie gibson
Hometown: muskogee, ok
Date: April 26, 2012 - 02:49 PM (pacific)
hello, my father jimmie gibson served in the army 68'-75'. he served in vietnam from 24sept68' thru 3sept69'.first in hhc 1st bn 327th inf. then 2oct 68' was in CoA 1st bn (aml) 327th inf.. then finished with the CoE 1stbn (aml) 327th inf. does anyone know of him out there..i think he was squad leader..srgt gibson..my brother has been in the army since 91'.which is what info he has been able to get me..my father died in 84'..i was six.i have some combat photos of him, which i have framed in my home..would love to hear a storie or anyone he may have helped or fought beside.
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Name: David Ray Stoddard
Hometown: Golden Valley, MN
Date: April 25, 2012 - 07:38 PM (pacific)
Hi Everyone,
I served in both C Company and E Company from April 68 thur May 1969. I got my discharge and returned to the Army in 1972 where I retired in 1994. The Army was good to me and the memories have always been good for me of the people I have met through the years while serving. I would love to hear from anyone that remembers serving with me. I would love to get the roster of the people I served with, both in C Co, E Co Morters and while serving in the rear area, which was the worst job I had has a Company Armorer. I always enjoyed the men I served with, no matter what the job was.
David Stoddard
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Name: Eddie G Pissott Jr
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Date: April 25, 2012 - 05:37 AM (pacific)
Served with Abu Co 1/327 ABG at Ft Campbell from 1959-1960.
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Name: gerard seidl
Hometown: ,
Date: April 22, 2012 - 08:15 PM (pacific)
RVN: 69-70
Served in "No SLack" 2/327
Plt ldr (Radar) E 2/327, Bn S-3 Air, Company Commander A 2/327
Happy to have found this website. It brings back some great memories. Have been living overseas for the past 30 years, but would really enjoy catching up when we return to the States later this year. Pleased to have seen some familiar faces?---oops--well just a bit older. NO SLACK!
Gerry Seidl
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Name: Sue Quinn
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
Date: April 20, 2012 - 08:39 AM (pacific)
Press Release
Contact: Sue Quinn-Morris
Phone: 856-495-7270
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2012
Dog Tag to be returned to family of Vietnam KIA Jackie Dale Walker, 44 years after his death
Between April 20th & 24th, 1968, men from the 1st Battalion, 327th were involved in a firefight to secure two peaks located about 27 kilometers southwest of Hue in Vietnam. Seventeen Americans were killed.
One of those men, Jackie Dale Walker, had just recently celebrated his birthday on April 7th, 1968, he turned 19. He spent his birthday in Vietnam with his brothers of Bravo Company 1/327th.
Jackie and his family should have been spending a joyous time celebrating his 63rd birthday a few weeks ago. Instead, his family was left with only memories and thoughts of what could have been
Jackie Dale Walker, son of Harold and Christine Walker, was born in Okemah, OK, where he shared a humble live with two sisters and three brothers. He loved to fish, hunt, ride horses and had a great fondness for animals. After attending Bearden and Okemah schools, he was a member of the National Guard before he joined the Army in 1967.
This Saturday, April 21st 2 days before the 44th anniversary of Jackie's death, his mother Christine and family will be presented with a possession Jackie left behind in Vietnam, his dog tag.
Jackie's dog tag was found in 1998 by Wall Street trader Manny Santayana, who was touring the Ho Chi Minh trail and stumbled onto a Vietnamese man who made a living out of extracting bombs from the ground, grinding up the metal and selling it for profit. Sometimes he would stumble upon dog tags from U.S. soldiers, which he would collect and store in an ammo bag under his bed.
He had 105 of them, and he just harbored them away, thinking perhaps that they were worth something, Santayana recalled. Well, that day they were worth 100 bucks.
Over the next several years, Santayana was able to make some returns to dog tag owners, but he eventually became too busy to continue with the research. He then enlisted the help of NJ Senator James Beach and the NJ Dog Tag Committee was formed.
With the help of many organizations, the NJ Dog Tag Committee continues to research, locate and reunite the dog tags with the veterans and their families in the cases that the veteran was KIA. The organizations involved in Jackie's dog tag return include the Patriot Guard Riders and the VFW in Shawnee, among others.
The Patriot Guard Riders and friends will escort the Walker family from Sand Creek Cemetery, where Jackie is buried, to the VFW Post 1317, 811 East MacArthur Street, Shawnee, OK 74804 where VFW Officers and the Patriot Guard will present the Walker family with Jackie's dog tag.
For more information about the Dog Tag Project, including a list of dog tags yet to be returned, visit www.powmiaawareness.org
Details of Dog Tag Return;
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: VFW Post 1317, 811 East MacArthur Street, Shawnee, OK 74804
www.vfw1317.org
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Name: Clovis John Boulet III
Hometown: Pembroke, New Hampshire
Date: April 20, 2012 - 08:04 AM (pacific)
Got to ABU start of 90' was there till 93' being an abu bulldog was a proud moment in my life never forget it.
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Name: John Howard
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Date: April 19, 2012 - 06:03 PM (pacific)
Was in the Tiger Force in 1966. Dennis Foley and I were the two platoon leaders under the supervision of Dave Hackworth. Would like to hear from the guys who were there Jan-June 1966. Above the Rest!
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Name: FRANK DEVINCENZOhjd1327@yahoo.
Hometown: boston, mass
Date: April 19, 2012 - 04:14 PM (pacific)
TODAY IS APRILL 19, THE FIRST DAY OF THE ASSAULT TO ESTABLISH FIRE BASE VEGHEL CO.C 1/327 4TH PLT
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Name: Michael G Merlo
Hometown: Surprise, Az
Date: April 19, 2012 - 02:06 AM (pacific)
This is and add on tomy original message. If you needany help with your PTSD let me know,I live with it 24/7 andI think after years I am getting a handle on the basics feel free especially any 101stAbn troops.Thanks and good luck. Mike
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Name: Michael Gerard Merlo
Hometown: Surprise, Az
Date: April 18, 2012 - 12:06 AM (pacific)
Viet Nam Jan 1968 - Jan 1969 Read everything you guys can on PTSD it's not just 4 letters, Mine PTSD never hit me until I was forced to retire and my type A job and life came to an abrupt end.All I can tell you is it is not a joke or as I thought just for babies. It can be a real killer maybe your own.I used to think well just get over it, CAN'T get help.Good luck
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Name: Frank Garrett
Hometown: ,
Date: April 14, 2012 - 06:18 PM (pacific)
I love your website its very good frankpgarrett@yahoo.com
Hometown: ,
Date: May 24, 2012 - 06:08 PM (pacific)
My dear brother Daniel Fieux served with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. I do not know what troop/brigade he was in. As a girl my Mom and I would send packages to him with cookies, rum balls and things needed.
What I am looking for is someone who might have known him during the Vietnam War. He had PTSD and was affected from Agent Orange. As many Vietnam veterans, he did not speak of the war. He died at age 40 and I found him dead from a heart attack. I just need to talk to someone who might have known him with the Screaming Eagles in 'Nam. I need closure. *sigh* Thank you.
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Name: edward mathis
Hometown: ,
Date: May 22, 2012 - 05:26 PM (pacific)
Wandered for 43 years, about you guys
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Name: James F Mobley
Hometown: Clovis, CA
Date: May 18, 2012 - 10:19 PM (pacific)
Alpha Co.,2/327th. Looking for th guys were on Perimiter guard at Eagle when 3 122mm rockets hit the Cobra pads behind our bunker. One Cobra sprayed its rockets at us and one hit our bunker dead center. Someone took a picture. Would love to find a copy. No Slack
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Name: RALPH WALKER
Hometown: HENDERSONVILLE, TN.
Date: May 14, 2012 - 03:51 PM (pacific)
I service with the 2nd ballalion 327 th infantry in ashau valley, wounded May 05,1968, never did received my purple heart and I stay 3 weeks in the hospital in Japan , was transferred to korea the rest of my tour.
RALPH WALKER
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Name: Isaiah (Kiddy ) Kidwell
Hometown: ,
Date: May 14, 2012 - 11:29 AM (pacific)
Earl Mailicoat, I havent been able to contact many of the people i served with either .Two of the names on your list im sure i served with are Blood an Corcohran. I was Cowboys A.G also. Any body rembers me send me a E-mail. NO SLACK
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Name: Guy R Hamilton
Hometown: Weatherford, Texas
Date: May 13, 2012 - 08:44 PM (pacific)
I Was In 1/327 68 69 Company C D E.Mordars FDC
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Name: Marie D Smith
Hometown: ,
Date: May 09, 2012 - 07:49 PM (pacific)
My name is Marie my father Kevin lost his older brother James "Jimmy" Edward Cook on Apr 23, 1966 he misses him greatly anyone who may have known Jimmy and have any memories of him youd like to share please email me (mdsmith2182@yahoo.com) i feel my dad needs closure and i know this would mean the world to him Thank you for your service. God bless all of you. Rest in peace Uncle Jimmy
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Name: robert GALLARDO
Hometown: Santa Ana, calif
Date: May 06, 2012 - 12:59 AM (pacific)
I served w/ Abu co. 1/327 in Nam from Aug '69 to Apr '70. I just found this web site & I'm looking to hook up w/ anyone who served w/ Abu co during that time period. I'got my fingers crossed to hear from someone
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Name: michael h oconnell
Hometown: whitman, ma
Date: May 04, 2012 - 10:30 PM (pacific)
we want to see you
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Name: curtis lewis
Hometown: , texas
Date: May 01, 2012 - 01:56 PM (pacific)
327th 2nd btn september 69 sept 70 Phu Loc
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Name: earl w mallicoat
Hometown: middletown, oh.
Date: April 30, 2012 - 03:33 PM (pacific)
went to my 2nd A co.reuion this weekend had a great time.I've some more names I. would like to try to find. I was there Oct 69 to Oct 69 I've been in touch with Ralph Carroll,Brain Riely,Bill Moyer,Bob McLaughlin, Scott Webster,Gene Lee and Mike Brousseau before he passed.Anyone who can help with the following list please contact me though the A Co 2/327 site please.Pete(Goofy Grape)Barber,Garry Wolf,Jhon Oday,Gil Clancy,Luna,Tom Meyer,Lewis,Dolin,Tim Sheets,Ray Abashia,Kowal,Blood,Corcohran,Elliot,AND Robles. Thank for any help you can give me N.F.S EARL MALLICOAT
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Name: Casey Platt
Hometown: Bakersville, North Carolina
Date: April 27, 2012 - 07:06 PM (pacific)
Yankee Jim turned me on to your alls site, thanks for your service everyone.
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Name: Guy [Bob] Robert Hamilton
Hometown: , Texas
Date: April 26, 2012 - 10:32 PM (pacific)
Co C 68-69 Co E 69
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Name: CHARLES WALLACE
Hometown: KEY WEST, FL
Date: April 26, 2012 - 07:14 PM (pacific)
POLITICS-POLITICS-I REALY DONT CARE WHAT A PERSONS POLITICS IS- WHAT I DO CARE IS THAT YOU VOTE-YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN-AND DAMIT I'LL GO BACK TO WAR TO PERSERVE THAT RIGHT - '''' VOTE '''' ABOVE THE REST
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Name: jimmie gibson
Hometown: muskogee, ok
Date: April 26, 2012 - 02:49 PM (pacific)
hello, my father jimmie gibson served in the army 68'-75'. he served in vietnam from 24sept68' thru 3sept69'.first in hhc 1st bn 327th inf. then 2oct 68' was in CoA 1st bn (aml) 327th inf.. then finished with the CoE 1stbn (aml) 327th inf. does anyone know of him out there..i think he was squad leader..srgt gibson..my brother has been in the army since 91'.which is what info he has been able to get me..my father died in 84'..i was six.i have some combat photos of him, which i have framed in my home..would love to hear a storie or anyone he may have helped or fought beside.
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Name: David Ray Stoddard
Hometown: Golden Valley, MN
Date: April 25, 2012 - 07:38 PM (pacific)
Hi Everyone,
I served in both C Company and E Company from April 68 thur May 1969. I got my discharge and returned to the Army in 1972 where I retired in 1994. The Army was good to me and the memories have always been good for me of the people I have met through the years while serving. I would love to hear from anyone that remembers serving with me. I would love to get the roster of the people I served with, both in C Co, E Co Morters and while serving in the rear area, which was the worst job I had has a Company Armorer. I always enjoyed the men I served with, no matter what the job was.
David Stoddard
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Name: Eddie G Pissott Jr
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Date: April 25, 2012 - 05:37 AM (pacific)
Served with Abu Co 1/327 ABG at Ft Campbell from 1959-1960.
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Name: gerard seidl
Hometown: ,
Date: April 22, 2012 - 08:15 PM (pacific)
RVN: 69-70
Served in "No SLack" 2/327
Plt ldr (Radar) E 2/327, Bn S-3 Air, Company Commander A 2/327
Happy to have found this website. It brings back some great memories. Have been living overseas for the past 30 years, but would really enjoy catching up when we return to the States later this year. Pleased to have seen some familiar faces?---oops--well just a bit older. NO SLACK!
Gerry Seidl
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Name: Sue Quinn
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
Date: April 20, 2012 - 08:39 AM (pacific)
Press Release
Contact: Sue Quinn-Morris
Phone: 856-495-7270
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2012
Dog Tag to be returned to family of Vietnam KIA Jackie Dale Walker, 44 years after his death
Between April 20th & 24th, 1968, men from the 1st Battalion, 327th were involved in a firefight to secure two peaks located about 27 kilometers southwest of Hue in Vietnam. Seventeen Americans were killed.
One of those men, Jackie Dale Walker, had just recently celebrated his birthday on April 7th, 1968, he turned 19. He spent his birthday in Vietnam with his brothers of Bravo Company 1/327th.
Jackie and his family should have been spending a joyous time celebrating his 63rd birthday a few weeks ago. Instead, his family was left with only memories and thoughts of what could have been
Jackie Dale Walker, son of Harold and Christine Walker, was born in Okemah, OK, where he shared a humble live with two sisters and three brothers. He loved to fish, hunt, ride horses and had a great fondness for animals. After attending Bearden and Okemah schools, he was a member of the National Guard before he joined the Army in 1967.
This Saturday, April 21st 2 days before the 44th anniversary of Jackie's death, his mother Christine and family will be presented with a possession Jackie left behind in Vietnam, his dog tag.
Jackie's dog tag was found in 1998 by Wall Street trader Manny Santayana, who was touring the Ho Chi Minh trail and stumbled onto a Vietnamese man who made a living out of extracting bombs from the ground, grinding up the metal and selling it for profit. Sometimes he would stumble upon dog tags from U.S. soldiers, which he would collect and store in an ammo bag under his bed.
He had 105 of them, and he just harbored them away, thinking perhaps that they were worth something, Santayana recalled. Well, that day they were worth 100 bucks.
Over the next several years, Santayana was able to make some returns to dog tag owners, but he eventually became too busy to continue with the research. He then enlisted the help of NJ Senator James Beach and the NJ Dog Tag Committee was formed.
With the help of many organizations, the NJ Dog Tag Committee continues to research, locate and reunite the dog tags with the veterans and their families in the cases that the veteran was KIA. The organizations involved in Jackie's dog tag return include the Patriot Guard Riders and the VFW in Shawnee, among others.
The Patriot Guard Riders and friends will escort the Walker family from Sand Creek Cemetery, where Jackie is buried, to the VFW Post 1317, 811 East MacArthur Street, Shawnee, OK 74804 where VFW Officers and the Patriot Guard will present the Walker family with Jackie's dog tag.
For more information about the Dog Tag Project, including a list of dog tags yet to be returned, visit www.powmiaawareness.org
Details of Dog Tag Return;
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: VFW Post 1317, 811 East MacArthur Street, Shawnee, OK 74804
www.vfw1317.org
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Name: Clovis John Boulet III
Hometown: Pembroke, New Hampshire
Date: April 20, 2012 - 08:04 AM (pacific)
Got to ABU start of 90' was there till 93' being an abu bulldog was a proud moment in my life never forget it.
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Name: John Howard
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Date: April 19, 2012 - 06:03 PM (pacific)
Was in the Tiger Force in 1966. Dennis Foley and I were the two platoon leaders under the supervision of Dave Hackworth. Would like to hear from the guys who were there Jan-June 1966. Above the Rest!
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Name: FRANK DEVINCENZOhjd1327@yahoo.
Hometown: boston, mass
Date: April 19, 2012 - 04:14 PM (pacific)
TODAY IS APRILL 19, THE FIRST DAY OF THE ASSAULT TO ESTABLISH FIRE BASE VEGHEL CO.C 1/327 4TH PLT
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Name: Michael G Merlo
Hometown: Surprise, Az
Date: April 19, 2012 - 02:06 AM (pacific)
This is and add on tomy original message. If you needany help with your PTSD let me know,I live with it 24/7 andI think after years I am getting a handle on the basics feel free especially any 101stAbn troops.Thanks and good luck. Mike
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Name: Michael Gerard Merlo
Hometown: Surprise, Az
Date: April 18, 2012 - 12:06 AM (pacific)
Viet Nam Jan 1968 - Jan 1969 Read everything you guys can on PTSD it's not just 4 letters, Mine PTSD never hit me until I was forced to retire and my type A job and life came to an abrupt end.All I can tell you is it is not a joke or as I thought just for babies. It can be a real killer maybe your own.I used to think well just get over it, CAN'T get help.Good luck
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Name: Frank Garrett
Hometown: ,
Date: April 14, 2012 - 06:18 PM (pacific)
I love your website its very good frankpgarrett@yahoo.com
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Name: Joel Camacho
Hometown: ,
Date: April 13, 2012 - 05:40 PM (pacific)
B co 2-327 IN "No Slack"
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Name: heather anne huntington
Hometown: ,
Date: April 12, 2012 - 06:56 PM (pacific)
My biological father is John Snelling. Did anyone serve with him. Can you tell me anything about him? It would be greatly appreciated
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Name: Rodney Moss
Hometown: ,
Date: April 12, 2012 - 10:49 AM (pacific)
3/327th during Desert Storm
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Name: frank dunlevy
Hometown: san francisco, calif
Date: April 09, 2012 - 11:39 PM (pacific)
I was C Company 1/327th, May66-June67, 2nd platoon, carried ammo for Kobs/Easler M-60, Point,then RTO Lt Hill, RTO Capt Northquest, RTO Recon Squad , Team Leader Recon Squad, great to find this website, welcome home everybody, when/where is the next reunion?
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Name: Timothy C Rudd
Hometown: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: April 09, 2012 - 06:58 PM (pacific)
CLIFFORD TARBELL "D" 2/327TH KIA 10APRIL70. A great point man gone but never forgotten. I think of you often. Your "NO SLACK BROTHER"
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Name: JOHN WESLEY GRAY
Hometown: BANGOR, ME
Date: April 09, 2012 - 06:17 PM (pacific)
WITH SECOND BATT. D/327 68-69
1'ST PLT. UNDER LT.''RANGER TOM'' CARPENTER.
NFS!
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Name: terrance arnold pfaff
Hometown: st. paul, mn
Date: April 07, 2012 - 08:59 PM (pacific)
2nd 327 inf. 101st airborne , viet nam may 1968 thru june 1969
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Name: ramon rocha
Hometown: greenwood , sc
Date: April 07, 2012 - 06:19 PM (pacific)
looking for anyone that remembers my husband ramon rocha, he served in vietnam in 65 and 66 . stationed at fort campbell and fort bragg
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Name: raymond j ostrowski
Hometown: ,
Date: April 05, 2012 - 11:56 PM (pacific)
My brother Ray served in Viet Nam from 1964 - dec 1966. returned home dec 18, 1966 and passed away in his home town of Gary, IN in a traffic accident.
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Name: CHARLES WALLACE
Hometown: KEY WEST, FL
Date: April 05, 2012 - 11:37 AM (pacific)
WELL ANOTHER YEAR - GRUMMPIER AS HELL - ALL I HAVE TO DO IS SAY TO MY SELF - ABOVE THE REST - AND I FEEL GOOD AND WELL - DRIVE ON BROTHERS = SERVED WITH CO C 1/327 FROM JAN 68 TO JAN 69
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Name: Jim Wilson
Hometown: Lodi, Ca.
Date: April 01, 2012 - 09:52 AM (pacific)
Hi All,
Just wanted to let everyone know who knew or served with Ken Claypoole, in the 101st or the 82nd Airborne, that he passed away yesterday at about 3:15 pacific time. Ken was in the Sutter General Hospital in sacramento when he passed.
He is survived by his wife Ruth and his son Ken junior and granddaughter Kienna, and a host of friends in the Sacramento area. Ken served in B/2/327 from October of 1966 till June 27th 1967, when he was severly wounded during operations near Duc Pho, when our squad was involved in an ambush, that took nearly half the squad that day.
He was originally in second platoon, but was selected for assignment to B-company's recon squad called the "Spiders" and finished out his time with B company there until he was medi-vaced to Japan to recover from his wounds. He returned to Viet Nam with the 82nd ABN. DIV. while assigned to the 17th Cav in late 68, and finished out his enlistment with the 82nd.
Ken was one of the best soldiers I served with and one of the toughest men I ever knew. He carried the M-79 and was very expert in it's use, he had one of the best personalitys in the company and was a friend to all who knew him, also a real prankster who could liven up any situation and make the day a little better when we needed a lift. He could also try your patience with his antics, but I could not imagine not having him in my squad, or in my life, and I'm sure any one who served with him would say the same thing, he was one of a kind.
So if you are a mind to, say a prayer or lift a glass in rememberence of this old paratrooper, who did his best, and will be missed by all who knew him, he was truly one of the "good ones".
"No Slack" and Best Regards to all of you.
Jim Wilson
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Name: MAC BENTLEY
Hometown: ,
Date: March 31, 2012 - 09:21 PM (pacific)
I am 54 years old now, but as a young boy of 7-10 years old, raised in Georgia, I well remember our entire family each night praying on our knees for our troops fighting in Vietnam. Even though I am NOT a Vietnam veteran, it does not take Memorial day or Veterans day for me to think about what we lost in Vietnam. Please know that there are so many that love and respect you, and have not forgotten your sacrifices.
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Name: Patti Hendrix
Hometown: ,
Date: March 30, 2012 - 06:11 PM (pacific)
I was searching for John Brundage who served with the C. Co., 2/327 Inf 101st ABN. He was noted in a letter from a mutual friend, LT Claude Alexander who was wounded in ~ Aug 1970 and subsequently brought to our hospital the 85th Evac in Phu Pai. Claude has since passed away. I logged onto your site and noted that you are discussing the Christmas Eve incident of 1970. I was at the 85th Evac at that time and it was a very disconcerting incident for us at the hospital as well as for you. Difficult enough to work on the wounded troops knowing that it was 'Charlie' inflicting the damage - very disheartening to know that it was a mistake made by one of our own. I remember the LT in question was very distraught. There were other 'friendly fire' incidents while I was there, but none as traumatic as Christmas Eve 1970. At our 85th reunions that incident is remembered and much discussed. My heart goes out to all of you involved. Patti(85th Evac Phu Bai Aug 70- Dec 71)
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Name: earl william mallicoat
Hometown: MIDDLETOWN , OHIO
Date: March 30, 2012 - 05:23 PM (pacific)
MADE MY RES. FOR INDY REUION JUST SPENT 4 DAYS WITH RALPH CARROLL IN VA. HAD GREART TIME.SEE YOU ALL NEXT MONTH N.F.S EARL P.S. WE CALLED BRAIN RIELY WILL I WAS THERE .
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Name: Ronald G Crowder
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Date: March 29, 2012 - 01:30 PM (pacific)
Served in Vietnam with HHC from Sept '71 till Apr '72, when the 2d BN, 327th IN stood down. Home some I served with see this and say hello. I was the Artillery Liaison Officer (now called fire support officer).
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Name: Paula Brafford Maricle
Hometown: Mocksville, NC
Date: March 29, 2012 - 09:44 AM (pacific)
Proud of my son serving in the Military, and is now part of this unit. A great big Thank You for the service of those who have served and are now serving .Hooah!!!!
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Name: ewing miller
Hometown: ,
Date: March 26, 2012 - 07:44 AM (pacific)
Troy & Joe KIA 3/24/68 God rest your souls
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Name: David Thomas Kolhoff
Hometown: Allegan, Mi.
Date: March 25, 2012 - 09:49 PM (pacific)
Served Company A 2/327 1968
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Name: Jack Nichols
Hometown: Newnan, GA
Date: March 25, 2012 - 06:49 PM (pacific)
A/2/327 1973/1976
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Name: Bob "Mac" McLaughlin
Hometown: Rolla , Mo
Date: March 25, 2012 - 06:47 PM (pacific)
I will be at the 2012 A/2/327 reunion in Indy Resevations are made . was with A/2/327 68 69 carried a 90mm recoilious for awhile . hope to see you there
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Name: Stephen B Breese
Hometown: , Illinois
Date: March 24, 2012 - 08:25 AM (pacific)
Delta Company 1/327 1970 Vietnam
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Name: Gerard Paul Husson
Hometown: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Date: March 24, 2012 - 06:58 AM (pacific)
Does anyone remember SP4 Michael Joseph Galbraith. He was a member of A Company KIA on 6/6/66 in Kontum Province. Michael was a very dear friend and I am trying to find out more about his service to our Great Nation.
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Name: Robin Westover
Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio
Date: March 09, 2012 - 10:57 AM (pacific)
Hello, I FOUND a memorial bracelet in the ocean while I was vacationing in Wilmington Beach N.C. a couple months ago. The bracelet is made of like a thin silver aluminum pretty washed up from being in the ocean. Well I finally got it to where I could read most of the writing. It has this written on it "SGT DAVID HART" then the second line says "2-327 INF PFC IVAN MERLO PFC PHILLIP PANNER 08 JAN 2008" Thats all that it says. I know someone would probably love to have their lost memorial bracelet back. If anyone has any information to whom might have lost this please email me asap, I would be happy to return such a thing. I was there in Sept 2011, It could have been lost anytime between Jan 2008-Sept 2011. My email is RobinJay1018@gmail.com. I hope I could find the rightful owner. I appreciate everything all of you guys do for the country and for us individually. God Bless All.
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Name: James Adams
Hometown: Logan, WV
Date: March 08, 2012 - 02:24 PM (pacific)
Trying to get my CIB and get some help with my PTSD. I need some buddy statements saying I was in combat. Thanks for your help brothers. Let me know if I can do the same for anyone else.
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Name: Don Ackerman
Hometown: ,
Date: March 05, 2012 - 07:58 PM (pacific)
ABU celebration in San Mateo (this May) Generals Johnson, Raymond (ABU CO's) Medic's Tay, Speedy, Ollie, Magoo. and other's confirmed to be there. Troops from Campbell there also Check ASA website for hotels etc later this week, Linda driving up to get all the info for Us. Hope to see alot of you there. ABU..
Hometown: ,
Date: April 13, 2012 - 05:40 PM (pacific)
B co 2-327 IN "No Slack"
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Name: heather anne huntington
Hometown: ,
Date: April 12, 2012 - 06:56 PM (pacific)
My biological father is John Snelling. Did anyone serve with him. Can you tell me anything about him? It would be greatly appreciated
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Name: Rodney Moss
Hometown: ,
Date: April 12, 2012 - 10:49 AM (pacific)
3/327th during Desert Storm
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Name: frank dunlevy
Hometown: san francisco, calif
Date: April 09, 2012 - 11:39 PM (pacific)
I was C Company 1/327th, May66-June67, 2nd platoon, carried ammo for Kobs/Easler M-60, Point,then RTO Lt Hill, RTO Capt Northquest, RTO Recon Squad , Team Leader Recon Squad, great to find this website, welcome home everybody, when/where is the next reunion?
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Name: Timothy C Rudd
Hometown: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: April 09, 2012 - 06:58 PM (pacific)
CLIFFORD TARBELL "D" 2/327TH KIA 10APRIL70. A great point man gone but never forgotten. I think of you often. Your "NO SLACK BROTHER"
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Name: JOHN WESLEY GRAY
Hometown: BANGOR, ME
Date: April 09, 2012 - 06:17 PM (pacific)
WITH SECOND BATT. D/327 68-69
1'ST PLT. UNDER LT.''RANGER TOM'' CARPENTER.
NFS!
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Name: terrance arnold pfaff
Hometown: st. paul, mn
Date: April 07, 2012 - 08:59 PM (pacific)
2nd 327 inf. 101st airborne , viet nam may 1968 thru june 1969
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Name: ramon rocha
Hometown: greenwood , sc
Date: April 07, 2012 - 06:19 PM (pacific)
looking for anyone that remembers my husband ramon rocha, he served in vietnam in 65 and 66 . stationed at fort campbell and fort bragg
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Name: raymond j ostrowski
Hometown: ,
Date: April 05, 2012 - 11:56 PM (pacific)
My brother Ray served in Viet Nam from 1964 - dec 1966. returned home dec 18, 1966 and passed away in his home town of Gary, IN in a traffic accident.
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Name: CHARLES WALLACE
Hometown: KEY WEST, FL
Date: April 05, 2012 - 11:37 AM (pacific)
WELL ANOTHER YEAR - GRUMMPIER AS HELL - ALL I HAVE TO DO IS SAY TO MY SELF - ABOVE THE REST - AND I FEEL GOOD AND WELL - DRIVE ON BROTHERS = SERVED WITH CO C 1/327 FROM JAN 68 TO JAN 69
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Name: Jim Wilson
Hometown: Lodi, Ca.
Date: April 01, 2012 - 09:52 AM (pacific)
Hi All,
Just wanted to let everyone know who knew or served with Ken Claypoole, in the 101st or the 82nd Airborne, that he passed away yesterday at about 3:15 pacific time. Ken was in the Sutter General Hospital in sacramento when he passed.
He is survived by his wife Ruth and his son Ken junior and granddaughter Kienna, and a host of friends in the Sacramento area. Ken served in B/2/327 from October of 1966 till June 27th 1967, when he was severly wounded during operations near Duc Pho, when our squad was involved in an ambush, that took nearly half the squad that day.
He was originally in second platoon, but was selected for assignment to B-company's recon squad called the "Spiders" and finished out his time with B company there until he was medi-vaced to Japan to recover from his wounds. He returned to Viet Nam with the 82nd ABN. DIV. while assigned to the 17th Cav in late 68, and finished out his enlistment with the 82nd.
Ken was one of the best soldiers I served with and one of the toughest men I ever knew. He carried the M-79 and was very expert in it's use, he had one of the best personalitys in the company and was a friend to all who knew him, also a real prankster who could liven up any situation and make the day a little better when we needed a lift. He could also try your patience with his antics, but I could not imagine not having him in my squad, or in my life, and I'm sure any one who served with him would say the same thing, he was one of a kind.
So if you are a mind to, say a prayer or lift a glass in rememberence of this old paratrooper, who did his best, and will be missed by all who knew him, he was truly one of the "good ones".
"No Slack" and Best Regards to all of you.
Jim Wilson
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Name: MAC BENTLEY
Hometown: ,
Date: March 31, 2012 - 09:21 PM (pacific)
I am 54 years old now, but as a young boy of 7-10 years old, raised in Georgia, I well remember our entire family each night praying on our knees for our troops fighting in Vietnam. Even though I am NOT a Vietnam veteran, it does not take Memorial day or Veterans day for me to think about what we lost in Vietnam. Please know that there are so many that love and respect you, and have not forgotten your sacrifices.
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Name: Patti Hendrix
Hometown: ,
Date: March 30, 2012 - 06:11 PM (pacific)
I was searching for John Brundage who served with the C. Co., 2/327 Inf 101st ABN. He was noted in a letter from a mutual friend, LT Claude Alexander who was wounded in ~ Aug 1970 and subsequently brought to our hospital the 85th Evac in Phu Pai. Claude has since passed away. I logged onto your site and noted that you are discussing the Christmas Eve incident of 1970. I was at the 85th Evac at that time and it was a very disconcerting incident for us at the hospital as well as for you. Difficult enough to work on the wounded troops knowing that it was 'Charlie' inflicting the damage - very disheartening to know that it was a mistake made by one of our own. I remember the LT in question was very distraught. There were other 'friendly fire' incidents while I was there, but none as traumatic as Christmas Eve 1970. At our 85th reunions that incident is remembered and much discussed. My heart goes out to all of you involved. Patti(85th Evac Phu Bai Aug 70- Dec 71)
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Name: earl william mallicoat
Hometown: MIDDLETOWN , OHIO
Date: March 30, 2012 - 05:23 PM (pacific)
MADE MY RES. FOR INDY REUION JUST SPENT 4 DAYS WITH RALPH CARROLL IN VA. HAD GREART TIME.SEE YOU ALL NEXT MONTH N.F.S EARL P.S. WE CALLED BRAIN RIELY WILL I WAS THERE .
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Name: Ronald G Crowder
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Date: March 29, 2012 - 01:30 PM (pacific)
Served in Vietnam with HHC from Sept '71 till Apr '72, when the 2d BN, 327th IN stood down. Home some I served with see this and say hello. I was the Artillery Liaison Officer (now called fire support officer).
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Name: Paula Brafford Maricle
Hometown: Mocksville, NC
Date: March 29, 2012 - 09:44 AM (pacific)
Proud of my son serving in the Military, and is now part of this unit. A great big Thank You for the service of those who have served and are now serving .Hooah!!!!
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Name: ewing miller
Hometown: ,
Date: March 26, 2012 - 07:44 AM (pacific)
Troy & Joe KIA 3/24/68 God rest your souls
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Name: David Thomas Kolhoff
Hometown: Allegan, Mi.
Date: March 25, 2012 - 09:49 PM (pacific)
Served Company A 2/327 1968
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Name: Jack Nichols
Hometown: Newnan, GA
Date: March 25, 2012 - 06:49 PM (pacific)
A/2/327 1973/1976
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Name: Bob "Mac" McLaughlin
Hometown: Rolla , Mo
Date: March 25, 2012 - 06:47 PM (pacific)
I will be at the 2012 A/2/327 reunion in Indy Resevations are made . was with A/2/327 68 69 carried a 90mm recoilious for awhile . hope to see you there
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Name: Stephen B Breese
Hometown: , Illinois
Date: March 24, 2012 - 08:25 AM (pacific)
Delta Company 1/327 1970 Vietnam
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Name: Gerard Paul Husson
Hometown: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Date: March 24, 2012 - 06:58 AM (pacific)
Does anyone remember SP4 Michael Joseph Galbraith. He was a member of A Company KIA on 6/6/66 in Kontum Province. Michael was a very dear friend and I am trying to find out more about his service to our Great Nation.
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Name: Robin Westover
Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio
Date: March 09, 2012 - 10:57 AM (pacific)
Hello, I FOUND a memorial bracelet in the ocean while I was vacationing in Wilmington Beach N.C. a couple months ago. The bracelet is made of like a thin silver aluminum pretty washed up from being in the ocean. Well I finally got it to where I could read most of the writing. It has this written on it "SGT DAVID HART" then the second line says "2-327 INF PFC IVAN MERLO PFC PHILLIP PANNER 08 JAN 2008" Thats all that it says. I know someone would probably love to have their lost memorial bracelet back. If anyone has any information to whom might have lost this please email me asap, I would be happy to return such a thing. I was there in Sept 2011, It could have been lost anytime between Jan 2008-Sept 2011. My email is RobinJay1018@gmail.com. I hope I could find the rightful owner. I appreciate everything all of you guys do for the country and for us individually. God Bless All.
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Name: James Adams
Hometown: Logan, WV
Date: March 08, 2012 - 02:24 PM (pacific)
Trying to get my CIB and get some help with my PTSD. I need some buddy statements saying I was in combat. Thanks for your help brothers. Let me know if I can do the same for anyone else.
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Name: Don Ackerman
Hometown: ,
Date: March 05, 2012 - 07:58 PM (pacific)
ABU celebration in San Mateo (this May) Generals Johnson, Raymond (ABU CO's) Medic's Tay, Speedy, Ollie, Magoo. and other's confirmed to be there. Troops from Campbell there also Check ASA website for hotels etc later this week, Linda driving up to get all the info for Us. Hope to see alot of you there. ABU..
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Name: LTC Butch Rose
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Date: March 04, 2012 - 08:10 PM (pacific)
Looking for anyone who knew PSG Edward Arnold "Butch" Birmingham KIA 2 OCT 1967 Quang Nam, South Vietnam. My daughter-in-law is neice of PSG Birmingham and widow of my son, SSG Scott Rose KIA Tikrit, Iraq, 7NOV2003. Looking for more info on Butch Birmingham, his fellow troopers, etc.
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Name: Chuck Buttweiler
Hometown: ,
Date: March 01, 2012 - 01:58 AM (pacific)
Does anyone remember the name of the forward observer that was assigned to B Co. 2/327 68/69.His call sign was the Kid, he was on his 2nd or 3rd tour when I left in 69. He was from California.
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Name: Scott Rasnake
Hometown: ,
Date: February 29, 2012 - 11:40 AM (pacific)
As a disabled veteran and someone who works with veterans everyday i would like to say, THANK-YOU. Your service to our country does not go unnoticed! We continue to live free due to your sacrifice and the sacrifice of those who continue to serve.
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Name: Ron Hembree
Hometown: Jackson, Ga
Date: February 29, 2012 - 06:10 AM (pacific)
Does anyone recall who the XO was of C Compamy (Cutthroats) on 25 Dec 1967 Capt Westbrook was the CO ?, also does anyone recall the 13 Feb 1968 the day Robert Maurice was KIA? There are a lot of names and days that are still blurry and I guess lost forever out there.
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Name: Michael Robert Wilson
Hometown: Boyce, Virginia
Date: February 26, 2012 - 10:08 AM (pacific)
I found this fantastic site honoring the soldiers of the 101st,327th. My late Father was Colonel James R. Wilson of the 1st Batt. I'm deeply honored to see his photos here. He passed away in August of 1987 from Cancer due to exposure of Agent Orange in Viet Nam in 1966. He was 61 Years old young. I would like any of the men that served with my Father to get in touch with me please. Thank you.
Very Respectfully,
Michael R. Wilson
Name: RICH WALSH
Hometown: BOSTON, MASS
Date: February 23, 2012 - 09:35 AM (pacific)
MEMBERS OF C COMPANY 2-327 VIET NAM 67-68..
WILL BE HANGING OUT A THE COMFORT SUITES IN
CROSSVILLE TENN...JUNE 23RD AND 24TH...RIGHT
OF OFF RT40-EXIT 322............
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Name: Steve Hansen
Hometown: Fallon, Nevada
Date: February 22, 2012 - 12:32 AM (pacific)
HHC, 1/327, 70-71
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Name: Frank Kelley
Hometown: Roseland, NJ
Date: February 20, 2012 - 10:15 PM (pacific)
I was with HHC 2/327 Anti tank Platoon 1966-1967 anyone with that unit at that time come and say hello.
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Name: Charlie Lee Fraley
Hometown: ,
Date: February 19, 2012 - 07:31 PM (pacific)
Trying to locate David McDonald Co A 2/327 INF.65-66 VietNam last know location Ft. Benning GA
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Name: Stephen Randall Conway
Hometown: ,
Date: February 19, 2012 - 12:36 AM (pacific)
Serving as platoon sergeant of 1st platoon, Bravo Co. 2-327 IN "NO SLACK"
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Name: David Hardin
Hometown: North Bend, Oregon
Date: February 18, 2012 - 11:27 PM (pacific)
Served in co A 1/327 1st platoon 70-72. Danny Skaggs was the platoon sgt. At the time.
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Name: Alvin Wayne Peterson
Hometown: CEDAR LAKE, Michigan
Date: February 13, 2012 - 09:18 PM (pacific)
Served in C co 2nd Platoon 2nd Bn 327th Infantry No Slack as a Medic from Aug 1970 to June 1971 would like to communicate with anyone, Fitz, Woody, Buffalo, Rocky, anyone.
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Name: kevin Farrell
Hometown: , New Hampshire
Date: February 10, 2012 - 12:45 PM (pacific)
Hi all, I met up with Mil Thornton in Phoenix this past week while my wife and I were out there for a conference. It was good to see Mil though I have not seen him since we were in Vietnam so many many years ago.
Stay safe all my brothers.
kevin
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Name: Nathan Love
Hometown: , Alabama
Date: February 09, 2012 - 02:57 PM (pacific)
C Co 2/327th INF, 2nd Platoon "Widowmaker" Dec '99- Nov '01
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Name: John Lynn Shelton
Hometown: Blanchard, Oklahoma
Date: February 07, 2012 - 10:55 PM (pacific)
Brov Company 2/327th No, All Slack Brothers who served with me from 10-1969 to 5-1970 Please contact me. Don Moon and Joe Serna and Ben Karan are wanting to have a meeting of as many of us as possible.
My contact is 405-640-5294 I also have a new e-mail address.
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Name: shirley broadnax
Hometown: ,
Date: February 04, 2012 - 03:13 PM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who knew Floyd Broadnax at Ft Campbell, Kentucky in 1961-62 who was in 101 st airborne division.
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Name: David E Rule
Hometown: ,
Date: February 03, 2012 - 05:33 PM (pacific)
On the headquarters and headquarters company page in the smaller group photos toward the bottom of the page my father Sp4 Glenn M Rule is in both photos.In the left photo 1966 center row far left. In the photo next to that recon 1967 he is in the very top row 6th from the left standing next to Chuck McGiver. If anyone who knows him would like to contact me that would be great please email me at Drule78@yahoo.com Thanks!
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Name: Thomas Hitchcock
Hometown: Lakewood, Calif.
Date: February 01, 2012 - 11:40 AM (pacific)
Strike Force to all No Slakers and Above The Rest. I served 0'duce Feb. 67 till Dec. then extended for a job in the 1st. Bde. I would welcome anyone especially guys who served somewhere sometime together. I am not quite home yet. Surfer
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Name: Thomas Andrew Porter
Hometown: ,
Date: January 31, 2012 - 03:35 PM (pacific)
I was there 1990-93 HHC 2/327th Mortars, then went to 25th Id Cco 4/87th, Bco 1/27th, then to Bragg 2/325th. served 10 years before getting med-out. I still keep the NO SLACK in my blood!
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Name: micheal drennan
Hometown: fischer, tx
Date: January 30, 2012 - 05:52 PM (pacific)
c/co 2nd plt 1st 327 66/67
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Name: Yankee Jim Simchera
Hometown: ,
Date: January 30, 2012 - 04:28 PM (pacific)
2nd PLT A CO. No Slack! 1969 - 1970
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Name: Jeffery Lohmeyer
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Date: January 25, 2012 - 07:35 PM (pacific)
Served in Company C of the 327 from Aug 1969 thru Sept 1670.
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Name: WILLIAM (BILL) VALLAN LARSEN
Hometown: WESTFIELD, N.J.
Date: January 19, 2012 - 10:22 PM (pacific)
I SERVED IN B CO 2/327
1965 -1966
SAILED OVER ON THE ELTINGE
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Name: Gerard L. Pepin
Hometown: Port Orange, FL
Date: January 19, 2012 - 10:50 AM (pacific)
I was in C 2/327 from 1973 - 1974 befoore being transferred to the Berlin Brigade. No Slack.
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Name: Jeffrey Scott Laird
Hometown: Opelika, Alabama
Date: January 14, 2012 - 09:52 PM (pacific)
I served In C Co 2/327 1973-1974
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Date: March 04, 2012 - 08:10 PM (pacific)
Looking for anyone who knew PSG Edward Arnold "Butch" Birmingham KIA 2 OCT 1967 Quang Nam, South Vietnam. My daughter-in-law is neice of PSG Birmingham and widow of my son, SSG Scott Rose KIA Tikrit, Iraq, 7NOV2003. Looking for more info on Butch Birmingham, his fellow troopers, etc.
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Name: Chuck Buttweiler
Hometown: ,
Date: March 01, 2012 - 01:58 AM (pacific)
Does anyone remember the name of the forward observer that was assigned to B Co. 2/327 68/69.His call sign was the Kid, he was on his 2nd or 3rd tour when I left in 69. He was from California.
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Name: Scott Rasnake
Hometown: ,
Date: February 29, 2012 - 11:40 AM (pacific)
As a disabled veteran and someone who works with veterans everyday i would like to say, THANK-YOU. Your service to our country does not go unnoticed! We continue to live free due to your sacrifice and the sacrifice of those who continue to serve.
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Name: Ron Hembree
Hometown: Jackson, Ga
Date: February 29, 2012 - 06:10 AM (pacific)
Does anyone recall who the XO was of C Compamy (Cutthroats) on 25 Dec 1967 Capt Westbrook was the CO ?, also does anyone recall the 13 Feb 1968 the day Robert Maurice was KIA? There are a lot of names and days that are still blurry and I guess lost forever out there.
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Name: Michael Robert Wilson
Hometown: Boyce, Virginia
Date: February 26, 2012 - 10:08 AM (pacific)
I found this fantastic site honoring the soldiers of the 101st,327th. My late Father was Colonel James R. Wilson of the 1st Batt. I'm deeply honored to see his photos here. He passed away in August of 1987 from Cancer due to exposure of Agent Orange in Viet Nam in 1966. He was 61 Years old young. I would like any of the men that served with my Father to get in touch with me please. Thank you.
Very Respectfully,
Michael R. Wilson
Name: RICH WALSH
Hometown: BOSTON, MASS
Date: February 23, 2012 - 09:35 AM (pacific)
MEMBERS OF C COMPANY 2-327 VIET NAM 67-68..
WILL BE HANGING OUT A THE COMFORT SUITES IN
CROSSVILLE TENN...JUNE 23RD AND 24TH...RIGHT
OF OFF RT40-EXIT 322............
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Name: Steve Hansen
Hometown: Fallon, Nevada
Date: February 22, 2012 - 12:32 AM (pacific)
HHC, 1/327, 70-71
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Name: Frank Kelley
Hometown: Roseland, NJ
Date: February 20, 2012 - 10:15 PM (pacific)
I was with HHC 2/327 Anti tank Platoon 1966-1967 anyone with that unit at that time come and say hello.
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Name: Charlie Lee Fraley
Hometown: ,
Date: February 19, 2012 - 07:31 PM (pacific)
Trying to locate David McDonald Co A 2/327 INF.65-66 VietNam last know location Ft. Benning GA
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Name: Stephen Randall Conway
Hometown: ,
Date: February 19, 2012 - 12:36 AM (pacific)
Serving as platoon sergeant of 1st platoon, Bravo Co. 2-327 IN "NO SLACK"
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Name: David Hardin
Hometown: North Bend, Oregon
Date: February 18, 2012 - 11:27 PM (pacific)
Served in co A 1/327 1st platoon 70-72. Danny Skaggs was the platoon sgt. At the time.
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Name: Alvin Wayne Peterson
Hometown: CEDAR LAKE, Michigan
Date: February 13, 2012 - 09:18 PM (pacific)
Served in C co 2nd Platoon 2nd Bn 327th Infantry No Slack as a Medic from Aug 1970 to June 1971 would like to communicate with anyone, Fitz, Woody, Buffalo, Rocky, anyone.
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Name: kevin Farrell
Hometown: , New Hampshire
Date: February 10, 2012 - 12:45 PM (pacific)
Hi all, I met up with Mil Thornton in Phoenix this past week while my wife and I were out there for a conference. It was good to see Mil though I have not seen him since we were in Vietnam so many many years ago.
Stay safe all my brothers.
kevin
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Name: Nathan Love
Hometown: , Alabama
Date: February 09, 2012 - 02:57 PM (pacific)
C Co 2/327th INF, 2nd Platoon "Widowmaker" Dec '99- Nov '01
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Name: John Lynn Shelton
Hometown: Blanchard, Oklahoma
Date: February 07, 2012 - 10:55 PM (pacific)
Brov Company 2/327th No, All Slack Brothers who served with me from 10-1969 to 5-1970 Please contact me. Don Moon and Joe Serna and Ben Karan are wanting to have a meeting of as many of us as possible.
My contact is 405-640-5294 I also have a new e-mail address.
________________________________________
Name: shirley broadnax
Hometown: ,
Date: February 04, 2012 - 03:13 PM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who knew Floyd Broadnax at Ft Campbell, Kentucky in 1961-62 who was in 101 st airborne division.
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Name: David E Rule
Hometown: ,
Date: February 03, 2012 - 05:33 PM (pacific)
On the headquarters and headquarters company page in the smaller group photos toward the bottom of the page my father Sp4 Glenn M Rule is in both photos.In the left photo 1966 center row far left. In the photo next to that recon 1967 he is in the very top row 6th from the left standing next to Chuck McGiver. If anyone who knows him would like to contact me that would be great please email me at Drule78@yahoo.com Thanks!
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Name: Thomas Hitchcock
Hometown: Lakewood, Calif.
Date: February 01, 2012 - 11:40 AM (pacific)
Strike Force to all No Slakers and Above The Rest. I served 0'duce Feb. 67 till Dec. then extended for a job in the 1st. Bde. I would welcome anyone especially guys who served somewhere sometime together. I am not quite home yet. Surfer
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Name: Thomas Andrew Porter
Hometown: ,
Date: January 31, 2012 - 03:35 PM (pacific)
I was there 1990-93 HHC 2/327th Mortars, then went to 25th Id Cco 4/87th, Bco 1/27th, then to Bragg 2/325th. served 10 years before getting med-out. I still keep the NO SLACK in my blood!
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Name: micheal drennan
Hometown: fischer, tx
Date: January 30, 2012 - 05:52 PM (pacific)
c/co 2nd plt 1st 327 66/67
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Name: Yankee Jim Simchera
Hometown: ,
Date: January 30, 2012 - 04:28 PM (pacific)
2nd PLT A CO. No Slack! 1969 - 1970
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Name: Jeffery Lohmeyer
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Date: January 25, 2012 - 07:35 PM (pacific)
Served in Company C of the 327 from Aug 1969 thru Sept 1670.
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Name: WILLIAM (BILL) VALLAN LARSEN
Hometown: WESTFIELD, N.J.
Date: January 19, 2012 - 10:22 PM (pacific)
I SERVED IN B CO 2/327
1965 -1966
SAILED OVER ON THE ELTINGE
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Name: Gerard L. Pepin
Hometown: Port Orange, FL
Date: January 19, 2012 - 10:50 AM (pacific)
I was in C 2/327 from 1973 - 1974 befoore being transferred to the Berlin Brigade. No Slack.
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Name: Jeffrey Scott Laird
Hometown: Opelika, Alabama
Date: January 14, 2012 - 09:52 PM (pacific)
I served In C Co 2/327 1973-1974
wrote on January 14, 2012
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9:11 pm
Name: Isaiah M M Kidwell
Hometown: ,
Date: January 14, 2012 - 12:30 AM (pacific)
4 To the front 6 to the rear what the hell are we doing here
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Name: terry l gray
Hometown: ,
Date: January 13, 2012 - 10:11 PM (pacific)
june 66 thru mothers day 67
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Name: Ranger Tom Carpenter
Hometown: Carrollton, MO
Date: January 13, 2012 - 09:26 PM (pacific)
I am looking for photos of KIA Louis Thomas Ortiz. I am doing a story about him and don't have any photos. Ortiz served with Delta, No Slack (2/327th). He was killed by a sniper on 30 Sept 69. Besides photos, I would appreciate any other info about Louis Ortez. No Slack, Ranger Tom
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Name: joe daugherty
Hometown: morgantown, ky
Date: January 12, 2012 - 04:11 PM (pacific)
was in nam 68-69 1st 327 infrantry wounded sent to rear at cam ron bay became a serts black hat where i taught night time ambush for 3 mos. untill i came home, i hope that my teaching new recruits coming in to the country helped them leave the country and returm home to their family. take care my vets. sgt daugherty.
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Name: Charles Dulick
Hometown: ,
Date: January 09, 2012 - 10:49 AM (pacific)
I was proud to be in the 101st 327 infantry. Every time I see our boys and girls going to war I to want to go back and help. Once Cold Steel is in your blood you never turn your back on a friend, you just always want to help them. God Bless the U.S.A
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Name: Angela Lynn Emory nee' Harris
Hometown: Powell, TN
Date: January 02, 2012 - 02:03 AM (pacific)
My father served in the 101st in 67-68 in Vietnam. I was born while he was in 'nam so I don't know which battalion, but I'm desperately looking for his service records. He has since passed away of a devastating cancer. We are 5th generation Army (except me, as a girl), but my son is just getting started and I'm trying to put together all the service records for my father, grandfather, great-grandfather, etc for my son. I cannot find my father's info. Can you help?
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Name: William Ricki Spruill
Hometown: Smithfield, VA
Date: December 31, 2011 - 06:52 PM (pacific)
I was in the 101st Airborne, 1/327 Infantry, Headquaters Company in 1981 and 1982 and am looking for any information about service mates.
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Name: John de Anda
Hometown: ,
Date: December 31, 2011 - 04:41 PM (pacific)
I was SPC. Deanda, and I served in 2nd platoon C Co. 2/327 No Slack Batallion from 1988-1990, just missed going to Desert Storm by 1 day. I'm looking for friends from that period. Send me an email if you know me.
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Name: Marvin Charles Kostelecky
Hometown: Roy, Montana
Date: December 30, 2011 - 11:46 AM (pacific)
I was with the 101st Airborne 327th Infantry in 1968. I was in the 1st Brigade, 1st Batallion, A Company, Screaming Eagles. I was wounded on December 23, 1968. Every year Chummer Christenson calls me to make sure I am still ok. I retired this year so hopefully I can catch up with everyone in the near future.
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Name: Mitchell Errebo
Hometown: , Kansas
Date: December 29, 2011 - 07:13 PM (pacific)
Hi, my name is Mitchell Errebo, I was a first cousin of Butch Kobbeman's. I have found another website with "Butch Kobberman" on the roster. It was spelled "Kobberman" but I assume it was spelled wrong. I know he served in the Tiger Force in 67'-68' but know really nothing else. He passed away in 1990. If you can give any insight of your service with him it would be much appreciated. I am from Lincoln, Kansas where Butch grew up. Thanks Mitchell Errebo
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Name: thomas galen mcclurkin
Hometown: cairo, nebraska
Date: December 27, 2011 - 04:30 PM (pacific)
na.
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Name: Topher Cisar
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Date: December 26, 2011 - 10:40 PM (pacific)
My dad, Don Cisar, was involved in the clean up of the Christmas Eve 1970 accident. I know that he carried that memory with him the rest of his life. This is now my 2nd Christmas with out him and I still miss him very much. Thanks to all of you who have sent me your memeories of my dad, and even those of you who didn't know him, thanks for your kind words. Merry Christmas, I hope all of you are well and good. God Bless
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Name: Doug Wright
Hometown: , Oregon
Date: December 26, 2011 - 08:06 PM (pacific)
I was on Firebase Tomahawk in June of '70. Just recently found this site. Please contact me.
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Name: Mil thornton
Hometown: ,
Date: December 26, 2011 - 04:38 PM (pacific)
Admin. Would you please add to previous christmas eve story I posted. These are the remaining 4 that were killed and should be recognized with the others if you can do that. Thanks.
* SGT THOMAS G NOBLE, born 23 December, 1948. Entered Army 22 April, 1969 until death. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Janice Nugent. hometown Marksville, Louisiana.
* PFC VERN ERIC ODOM JR. born 22 July 1949. Entered Army 17 June 1970 until death. survived b y parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vern E. Odom Sr. Hometown Wheaton, Illinois.
* PFC WESLEY L. PHILLIPS born 3 December, 1950. Entered Army 6 February 1970 until death. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Lauris W Phillips. Hometown Orangeburg, South Carolina.
* SP4 STEVE POHANCEK born 1 January 1949. Entered Army 27 October 1969 until death. Survived by brother Ronald Phancek. Hometown Oaklawn, Illinois
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Name: charles wallace
Hometown: key west, fl
Date: December 24, 2011 - 01:16 AM (pacific)
every one says im getting a little old and grouchie = but i still love this time of year - MERRY CHRISTMAS GUYS - ABOVE THE REST AND MOSTLY MAY GOD BLESS
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Name: Patrick Eugene Hosler
Hometown: Selma, NC
Date: December 23, 2011 - 11:33 PM (pacific)
Looking for anyone who knew my father, Franklin Eugene Hosler. He was KIA possibly near Tuy Hoa. That is where he was when he wrote his last letter on March 30, 1966. Five days before his casualty date 4/4/66. Pls contact me at your convience, day or nite.
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, Az.
Date: December 23, 2011 - 07:46 PM (pacific)
This is a rough time of year for myself and many of my Veteran Brothers that served with me in Vietnam. A lot has been happening the past couple of months to cause me to make this tribute to 12 Vietnam brothers from A-Co, 1/327, 101st Infantry Division that were either injured or killed on December 24, 1970. I will be posting a few names each day until Christmas eve at 5:45 when I traditionally light a candle to remember those that fell that evening.
On Dec. 24, 1970, Alpha company was deployed in the Jungle around Firebase Bastogne in I-Corps. There would be a 24 hour cease fire observed for the Christmas holiday. The enemy had already shown that they would use these times to launch offensives hoping to catch our guard down. So all firebases were protected by various Infantry units stationed around them as security. Our Co. was 3 platoons strong. Each platoon took up positions along a ridgeline that was very dence jungle. The 2nd platoon was our most experienced platoon at the time and so a new platoon leader was assigned to them so he could cut his teeth and learn from the platoon of the things that were never taught in infantry school. Each platoon was setting up what we called our Night Defensive Fire positions around our NDP (night defensive perimeter). We were setting predetermined coordinates for artillary support to be able to be called in should the enemy decide to strike in the middle of the night. 2nd platoons new platoon leader did not follow the proper procedures in the field and called a howitzer 105, high explosive artillery round on top of his and the platoons postion. There were 12 injured and 9 killed. within 3 days there would be 3 others that would die to leave 12 dead and 9 severely wounded. This incident has been in our memories for a very long time and those that survived that event and those that had to do the clean up of the incident on Christmas Day will never forget. Recently I have been in contact with the gun crew that fired the artilery round that struck 2nd platoon. They have been suffering for 41 years with thinking that they killed those men without knowing all the details. Alpha Company of 1/327 never blamed the Arty guys and I want them all to know that we understand their grief and pain but it is time for healing now.
There are much more details to the story of pre and post incident but for this purpose it is not necessary to post it here. I will name 4 of the young men that were lost that day. It is our job to Remember them for giving their all.
*
Sp4 ANTHONY A. BRESE, born 30 June 1948. Entered Army on 19, September 1969 and served until death. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P. Brese. Hometown, Blasdall, New York.
*
Sp4 PAUL J. D'AMATO. born 14 January 1949. Entered Army on 27 January 1970 until death. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs. Paul J D'Amato. Hometown, Agawam, Massachusetts.
*
Sp4 GREGORY W. FELKER, born 6 October 1950. Entered Army 3 February 1970 until death. Suvived by parents Mr and Mrs. Pural C. Felker. Hometown, Bay City Michigan.
*
PFC KENNETH GRIFFIN, born 9 August 1948. Entered Army on 18 May 1970 until death. Survived by wife, Mrs Ernestine Griffin. Hometown Texarkana, Arkansas.
PFC JAIME LABOY. Born 19 March 1947. Entered Army 14 july 1968 and served until his death. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise S. Laboy. Hometown, New York.
* SP4 LARRY M HEEN, born 12 January 1950. Entered Army 29 May 1969 served until his death. Survived by wife, Mrs. Connie Heen and Son born just after death. Hometown Moses Lake, Washington.
* PFC CALVIN D MACK, Born 10 August 1949. Entered Army 30 March 1970 until his death. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrsl George Mack Jr. Hometown Ft. Supher, Louisiana.
* SP4 THOMAS G NOBLE. Born 25 October 1949. Entered Army on 2 September 1969 until his death. Survived by Parents Mr. and Mrs William E Noble. Hometown Minneapolis, Minnesota.
* NEVER FORGET!!!
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Name: Paul Shaffer
Hometown: Charleston, WV
Date: December 23, 2011 - 07:34 PM (pacific)
A merry Christmas to Angie
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Name: Jenaro Colon Rodriguez
Hometown: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Date: December 23, 2011 - 06:06 PM (pacific)
327
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Name: Jim VanLone
Hometown: Kenosha, WI
Date: December 23, 2011 - 05:41 PM (pacific)
Greetings to all, served 3-64 thru 7-66. 3rd Plt, C Co. 1st Bn.
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Name: Angelika B.
Hometown: Berlin,
Date: December 23, 2011 - 01:29 PM (pacific)
Hi out there,
wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas.
Angelika
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Name: FRANK DEVINCENZO
Hometown: plainville, mass.
Date: December 23, 2011 - 12:06 PM (pacific)
i want to wish all the brothers who served with the101st. a merry x- mass and a happy new year..
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Name: RICH WALSH
Hometown: BOSTON, MASS
Date: December 21, 2011 - 02:17 PM (pacific)
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY AIRBORNE BROTHERS..
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Name: Isaiah M Kidwell
Hometown: ,
Date: December 20, 2011 - 01:08 AM (pacific)
I was reading an artical in side the wire where some of the Coke & Pepsi kids were murered because of being friends with the GIs at Nuoc Ngot bridge. Perhaps this is true i dont know, but a can say this we killed some VC in an ambush we pulled there wallets to get intell and found pictures of two of the Pepsi & Coke kids. I was all ways carefull what info i gave ,like where you go to night. After that i was real carefull
No Slasck
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Name: mil Thornton
Hometown: ,
Date: December 18, 2011 - 07:48 PM (pacific)
To Rod Smith.
Rod. You might want to check your facts on your Chinook crash report. That chinook crash has been well documented and recorded with the names of 34 that parished that day. I take offense to your light hearted references to a mission gone bad by OUR brothers. They were by no means rear echalon or cooks and clerks. They were A co. 1/327 Grunts. The company commander along with several others that I served in the field with just weeks before the accident were on that bird. If you don't have facts then don't post. Look in the stories on the 327 website here for the facts. You will find the chinook crash of Thanksgiving day 1971. And sir you owe an apology to A company and gratitude that you were not on that bird that was shot down by enemy fire.
Above the Rest means integrity above all.
God,Duty,Country.
ABU
Hometown: ,
Date: January 14, 2012 - 12:30 AM (pacific)
4 To the front 6 to the rear what the hell are we doing here
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Name: terry l gray
Hometown: ,
Date: January 13, 2012 - 10:11 PM (pacific)
june 66 thru mothers day 67
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Name: Ranger Tom Carpenter
Hometown: Carrollton, MO
Date: January 13, 2012 - 09:26 PM (pacific)
I am looking for photos of KIA Louis Thomas Ortiz. I am doing a story about him and don't have any photos. Ortiz served with Delta, No Slack (2/327th). He was killed by a sniper on 30 Sept 69. Besides photos, I would appreciate any other info about Louis Ortez. No Slack, Ranger Tom
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Name: joe daugherty
Hometown: morgantown, ky
Date: January 12, 2012 - 04:11 PM (pacific)
was in nam 68-69 1st 327 infrantry wounded sent to rear at cam ron bay became a serts black hat where i taught night time ambush for 3 mos. untill i came home, i hope that my teaching new recruits coming in to the country helped them leave the country and returm home to their family. take care my vets. sgt daugherty.
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Name: Charles Dulick
Hometown: ,
Date: January 09, 2012 - 10:49 AM (pacific)
I was proud to be in the 101st 327 infantry. Every time I see our boys and girls going to war I to want to go back and help. Once Cold Steel is in your blood you never turn your back on a friend, you just always want to help them. God Bless the U.S.A
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Name: Angela Lynn Emory nee' Harris
Hometown: Powell, TN
Date: January 02, 2012 - 02:03 AM (pacific)
My father served in the 101st in 67-68 in Vietnam. I was born while he was in 'nam so I don't know which battalion, but I'm desperately looking for his service records. He has since passed away of a devastating cancer. We are 5th generation Army (except me, as a girl), but my son is just getting started and I'm trying to put together all the service records for my father, grandfather, great-grandfather, etc for my son. I cannot find my father's info. Can you help?
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Name: William Ricki Spruill
Hometown: Smithfield, VA
Date: December 31, 2011 - 06:52 PM (pacific)
I was in the 101st Airborne, 1/327 Infantry, Headquaters Company in 1981 and 1982 and am looking for any information about service mates.
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Name: John de Anda
Hometown: ,
Date: December 31, 2011 - 04:41 PM (pacific)
I was SPC. Deanda, and I served in 2nd platoon C Co. 2/327 No Slack Batallion from 1988-1990, just missed going to Desert Storm by 1 day. I'm looking for friends from that period. Send me an email if you know me.
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Name: Marvin Charles Kostelecky
Hometown: Roy, Montana
Date: December 30, 2011 - 11:46 AM (pacific)
I was with the 101st Airborne 327th Infantry in 1968. I was in the 1st Brigade, 1st Batallion, A Company, Screaming Eagles. I was wounded on December 23, 1968. Every year Chummer Christenson calls me to make sure I am still ok. I retired this year so hopefully I can catch up with everyone in the near future.
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Name: Mitchell Errebo
Hometown: , Kansas
Date: December 29, 2011 - 07:13 PM (pacific)
Hi, my name is Mitchell Errebo, I was a first cousin of Butch Kobbeman's. I have found another website with "Butch Kobberman" on the roster. It was spelled "Kobberman" but I assume it was spelled wrong. I know he served in the Tiger Force in 67'-68' but know really nothing else. He passed away in 1990. If you can give any insight of your service with him it would be much appreciated. I am from Lincoln, Kansas where Butch grew up. Thanks Mitchell Errebo
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Name: thomas galen mcclurkin
Hometown: cairo, nebraska
Date: December 27, 2011 - 04:30 PM (pacific)
na.
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Name: Topher Cisar
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Date: December 26, 2011 - 10:40 PM (pacific)
My dad, Don Cisar, was involved in the clean up of the Christmas Eve 1970 accident. I know that he carried that memory with him the rest of his life. This is now my 2nd Christmas with out him and I still miss him very much. Thanks to all of you who have sent me your memeories of my dad, and even those of you who didn't know him, thanks for your kind words. Merry Christmas, I hope all of you are well and good. God Bless
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Name: Doug Wright
Hometown: , Oregon
Date: December 26, 2011 - 08:06 PM (pacific)
I was on Firebase Tomahawk in June of '70. Just recently found this site. Please contact me.
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Name: Mil thornton
Hometown: ,
Date: December 26, 2011 - 04:38 PM (pacific)
Admin. Would you please add to previous christmas eve story I posted. These are the remaining 4 that were killed and should be recognized with the others if you can do that. Thanks.
* SGT THOMAS G NOBLE, born 23 December, 1948. Entered Army 22 April, 1969 until death. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Janice Nugent. hometown Marksville, Louisiana.
* PFC VERN ERIC ODOM JR. born 22 July 1949. Entered Army 17 June 1970 until death. survived b y parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vern E. Odom Sr. Hometown Wheaton, Illinois.
* PFC WESLEY L. PHILLIPS born 3 December, 1950. Entered Army 6 February 1970 until death. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Lauris W Phillips. Hometown Orangeburg, South Carolina.
* SP4 STEVE POHANCEK born 1 January 1949. Entered Army 27 October 1969 until death. Survived by brother Ronald Phancek. Hometown Oaklawn, Illinois
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Name: charles wallace
Hometown: key west, fl
Date: December 24, 2011 - 01:16 AM (pacific)
every one says im getting a little old and grouchie = but i still love this time of year - MERRY CHRISTMAS GUYS - ABOVE THE REST AND MOSTLY MAY GOD BLESS
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Name: Patrick Eugene Hosler
Hometown: Selma, NC
Date: December 23, 2011 - 11:33 PM (pacific)
Looking for anyone who knew my father, Franklin Eugene Hosler. He was KIA possibly near Tuy Hoa. That is where he was when he wrote his last letter on March 30, 1966. Five days before his casualty date 4/4/66. Pls contact me at your convience, day or nite.
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, Az.
Date: December 23, 2011 - 07:46 PM (pacific)
This is a rough time of year for myself and many of my Veteran Brothers that served with me in Vietnam. A lot has been happening the past couple of months to cause me to make this tribute to 12 Vietnam brothers from A-Co, 1/327, 101st Infantry Division that were either injured or killed on December 24, 1970. I will be posting a few names each day until Christmas eve at 5:45 when I traditionally light a candle to remember those that fell that evening.
On Dec. 24, 1970, Alpha company was deployed in the Jungle around Firebase Bastogne in I-Corps. There would be a 24 hour cease fire observed for the Christmas holiday. The enemy had already shown that they would use these times to launch offensives hoping to catch our guard down. So all firebases were protected by various Infantry units stationed around them as security. Our Co. was 3 platoons strong. Each platoon took up positions along a ridgeline that was very dence jungle. The 2nd platoon was our most experienced platoon at the time and so a new platoon leader was assigned to them so he could cut his teeth and learn from the platoon of the things that were never taught in infantry school. Each platoon was setting up what we called our Night Defensive Fire positions around our NDP (night defensive perimeter). We were setting predetermined coordinates for artillary support to be able to be called in should the enemy decide to strike in the middle of the night. 2nd platoons new platoon leader did not follow the proper procedures in the field and called a howitzer 105, high explosive artillery round on top of his and the platoons postion. There were 12 injured and 9 killed. within 3 days there would be 3 others that would die to leave 12 dead and 9 severely wounded. This incident has been in our memories for a very long time and those that survived that event and those that had to do the clean up of the incident on Christmas Day will never forget. Recently I have been in contact with the gun crew that fired the artilery round that struck 2nd platoon. They have been suffering for 41 years with thinking that they killed those men without knowing all the details. Alpha Company of 1/327 never blamed the Arty guys and I want them all to know that we understand their grief and pain but it is time for healing now.
There are much more details to the story of pre and post incident but for this purpose it is not necessary to post it here. I will name 4 of the young men that were lost that day. It is our job to Remember them for giving their all.
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Sp4 ANTHONY A. BRESE, born 30 June 1948. Entered Army on 19, September 1969 and served until death. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P. Brese. Hometown, Blasdall, New York.
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Sp4 PAUL J. D'AMATO. born 14 January 1949. Entered Army on 27 January 1970 until death. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs. Paul J D'Amato. Hometown, Agawam, Massachusetts.
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Sp4 GREGORY W. FELKER, born 6 October 1950. Entered Army 3 February 1970 until death. Suvived by parents Mr and Mrs. Pural C. Felker. Hometown, Bay City Michigan.
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PFC KENNETH GRIFFIN, born 9 August 1948. Entered Army on 18 May 1970 until death. Survived by wife, Mrs Ernestine Griffin. Hometown Texarkana, Arkansas.
PFC JAIME LABOY. Born 19 March 1947. Entered Army 14 july 1968 and served until his death. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise S. Laboy. Hometown, New York.
* SP4 LARRY M HEEN, born 12 January 1950. Entered Army 29 May 1969 served until his death. Survived by wife, Mrs. Connie Heen and Son born just after death. Hometown Moses Lake, Washington.
* PFC CALVIN D MACK, Born 10 August 1949. Entered Army 30 March 1970 until his death. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrsl George Mack Jr. Hometown Ft. Supher, Louisiana.
* SP4 THOMAS G NOBLE. Born 25 October 1949. Entered Army on 2 September 1969 until his death. Survived by Parents Mr. and Mrs William E Noble. Hometown Minneapolis, Minnesota.
* NEVER FORGET!!!
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Name: Paul Shaffer
Hometown: Charleston, WV
Date: December 23, 2011 - 07:34 PM (pacific)
A merry Christmas to Angie
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Name: Jenaro Colon Rodriguez
Hometown: Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Date: December 23, 2011 - 06:06 PM (pacific)
327
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Name: Jim VanLone
Hometown: Kenosha, WI
Date: December 23, 2011 - 05:41 PM (pacific)
Greetings to all, served 3-64 thru 7-66. 3rd Plt, C Co. 1st Bn.
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Name: Angelika B.
Hometown: Berlin,
Date: December 23, 2011 - 01:29 PM (pacific)
Hi out there,
wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas.
Angelika
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Name: FRANK DEVINCENZO
Hometown: plainville, mass.
Date: December 23, 2011 - 12:06 PM (pacific)
i want to wish all the brothers who served with the101st. a merry x- mass and a happy new year..
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Name: RICH WALSH
Hometown: BOSTON, MASS
Date: December 21, 2011 - 02:17 PM (pacific)
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY AIRBORNE BROTHERS..
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Name: Isaiah M Kidwell
Hometown: ,
Date: December 20, 2011 - 01:08 AM (pacific)
I was reading an artical in side the wire where some of the Coke & Pepsi kids were murered because of being friends with the GIs at Nuoc Ngot bridge. Perhaps this is true i dont know, but a can say this we killed some VC in an ambush we pulled there wallets to get intell and found pictures of two of the Pepsi & Coke kids. I was all ways carefull what info i gave ,like where you go to night. After that i was real carefull
No Slasck
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Name: mil Thornton
Hometown: ,
Date: December 18, 2011 - 07:48 PM (pacific)
To Rod Smith.
Rod. You might want to check your facts on your Chinook crash report. That chinook crash has been well documented and recorded with the names of 34 that parished that day. I take offense to your light hearted references to a mission gone bad by OUR brothers. They were by no means rear echalon or cooks and clerks. They were A co. 1/327 Grunts. The company commander along with several others that I served in the field with just weeks before the accident were on that bird. If you don't have facts then don't post. Look in the stories on the 327 website here for the facts. You will find the chinook crash of Thanksgiving day 1971. And sir you owe an apology to A company and gratitude that you were not on that bird that was shot down by enemy fire.
Above the Rest means integrity above all.
God,Duty,Country.
ABU
wrote on December 15, 2011
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9:12 pm
Name: Ken a Wolff
Hometown: Lynnwood, Wa
Date: December 15, 2011 - 11:19 PM (pacific)
I would like to find anyone that was part of 3/327th inf reg. Charlie company that served in Sinai (MFO) during the 86-87 rotation. I was on OP 3-1.
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Name: william e moore
Hometown: benson, az
Date: December 15, 2011 - 01:43 PM (pacific)
I was looking photo page for cobra Co. and came accross photos of joe tucker,al mackay and sgt caldwell. they were the photos from james van lones page.i was wondering if james knew any thing about them? i was third plt. rto i worked with sgt caldwell alot my nanm is bill.i was there from dec "65to dec"66 i would like to know what happend to everyone.
Name: Winford Boyd Compton
Hometown: Salisbury, NC
Date: December 15, 2011 - 11:52 AM (pacific)
Any awards not awarded
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Name: Ronald Paul Myers
Hometown: Pleasant Hill , Mo
Date: December 14, 2011 - 03:47 PM (pacific)
This is my second time signing in first timewas about 7 yrs. ago Still alive and kicking Iwas with C co. 1/327 second Plt.as RTO most of time Iwas there both t he pltoon and co Cap.Johns RTO.I need someInfo on sgt Mike Call andSGT. Ritchie Allen HokePLease contact me with INfoThank you STG. Ron Myers
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Name: Greg Whitlock
Hometown: ,
Date: December 13, 2011 - 11:46 AM (pacific)
Sad news Brother Frank Lohr passed recently. Frank was with A co 1/327 1965. Frank recently did a 30,000 ft jump to celebrate his birthday.
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Name: Sally B
Hometown: ,
Date: December 13, 2011 - 08:23 AM (pacific)
I would like to hear from anybody who knew or served with SFC Christian "Frenchy" Girard, kia 8 April 1969. I'm doing a biography to augment a scholarship established in his honor. Thank you for your help and THANK YOU for your service!
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Name: Jim B. Henson
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Date: December 07, 2011 - 09:27 AM (pacific)
Was a pleasure to serve in the 1/327 in '66.
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Name: KEITH SHIRRELL
Hometown: ,
Date: December 03, 2011 - 06:45 PM (pacific)
I SERVED WITH DELTA 1/327TH SEPT. 68 TO SEPT.69.
I'M LOOKING FOR INFO ON ARTHUR (ART) FINCH. THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM--HE WAS ON LZ--I WAS LEAVING TO GO HOME. ANY INFO -- JUST POST OR EMAIL.
THANKS
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Name: Robert J. Park
Hometown: Helix, OR
Date: December 02, 2011 - 03:07 PM (pacific)
I would like to contact anyone why was in B/2/327 between July, 1966 and Nov, 1966. I am trying to find information on PFC Ken Alfstad - KIA 3 Oct, 1966. He was from Seattle, WA
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Name: Tom Willard
Hometown: ,
Date: November 30, 2011 - 02:10 PM (pacific)
I went over on the boat in 65. Medic. 1/327. Recon. Got busted up a little. Dust off. Field hospital. Walter Reed. Tomorrow I ship out 24 Amputee Golf Grips. For upper limb amputees to play golf. Many will be Wounded Warriors. A few teens in a drunk wreck. My design. I could not have done this over the past 25 years without your spirit. ABOVE THE REST! Tommie, DMOR, 1st Bde.
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Name: Bruce jensen
Hometown: ,
Date: November 30, 2011 - 12:55 PM (pacific)
Just recieved my dog tags that a nurse purchased in Hue 1994,she purchaced 1,444 tags. They're listed along with others at www.jpac.pacom.mil.
Check it out it was nice to get them back.
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Name: JIM PHILLIPS
Hometown: RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS
Date: November 27, 2011 - 03:39 PM (pacific)
MEDIC WITH ACO 1/327 FEB TO APRIL 68
F CO 58INF LRP JUNE TO NOV 68
WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A "SIGN ON" FOR THE GUESTBOOK AND A PAGE. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
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Name: Rod Smith
Hometown: ,
Date: November 27, 2011 - 03:22 PM (pacific)
In life, a chain of events effects one person's life while having a profound effect on another unrelated person or persons.
The best I can remember:
Sept to Nov 1971; It started to rain
I was in "C" co 1st of the 327th airborne we were grunts By Nov. we were comming off some mission out of DaNang operating off a very small Fire Base (Maud) in the mountains You could see the China sea to the East. One night we watched as the fire base to the West blew their final protective fire. What happened? Captain Casey warned we would probably be overrun.
On Nov. 26 we started to move back to Camp Eagle through DaNang. A friend and I were almost late for the formation on the tarmac pad at DaNang. I ran down the steps to fall in. My friend lagged behind to pick up something.
It was grunts first (I guess out of respect) on the choppers. We loaded to the sound of "Gentlemen you know the drill. No animals. no live amo. Keep standing and move forward!! Move forward!!" There was mumbling, then a bark or a yelp. Someone had a dog. The next order was "Unload men." The rear eshalon with the clerks and cooks was then loaded in our place and the Chinok gaggle lifted off with a whop whop whop sound and monsoon clouds in the background. My friend and the dog had sent all those mothers son's to their early grave on the side of a mountain stream just west of the China Sea. We were left standing in the drizzle to fly back later as punishment for dog violation. We waited at least 3 hours before we were told the Chinook and the men were MIA. I often think about the heartaches and tears that dog caused the mothers, fathers, wives and people dear to their hearts.
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Name: Art "Doc" Erickson
Hometown: ,
Date: November 27, 2011 - 02:21 PM (pacific)
To Gerry Welcom and recent post concern PFC Molese. Try contacting Mike Ainsworth
ABU 1/327th, he was one of the medics then.
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Name: Barry Cafarelli
Hometown: Windermere, FL
Date: November 27, 2011 - 01:17 PM (pacific)
E. Miller,D. McKinley recent posts. 4 KIA on 3/24/68. Sgt Artavia, SpWilkersom, Troy Hayden don't know 4th. Sgt Barduson is listed on virtual wall as 2/68 with B co. I don't remember but had to identify Troy Hayden having just arrived in field with him a few days prior. It was our first firefight, with same 60 team. Had to research virtual wall to find Troy's name. Did not remember.
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Name: Gerry Welcom
Hometown: ,
Date: November 27, 2011 - 02:04 AM (pacific)
PFC Dennis Patrick Molese died in battle on Mother's Day Hill on 14 May 1967. He arrived in country on 8 Apr 1967. He was a member of the 101st. He was airborne. He was very proud of that. Guess he was a cherry or FNG, but we all had to start somewhere.
The real old guys (see WWII) would say he was a hero. The toughest thing is that it doesn't sound like anybody knew him over there. I never did combat, so should probably just shut up.
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Name: Don (Doc Magoo) Ackerman
Hometown: ,
Date: November 25, 2011 - 04:53 PM (pacific)
click on www.wrscout.com/desert_storm.htm to see the picture of an old ABU Tiger Force medic can you please place this photo on his 1/327 page. Still looking for Doc SKI (Chicago) B.Co 1/327 67-68 any help? Thanks Doc
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Name: Ed Bonk
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Date: November 23, 2011 - 07:26 PM (pacific)
I was in on the General Leroy Eltinge troop transport ship and landed at Cam Ranh Bay in July 1965. I was with 'B' Company, 2nd Battlion, 327th Airborne Infantry and if anybody remembers me give me a call (215-464-2294).
Also does anybody know how many troopers are still around out of the 3600 men on board the ship.
Name: Erick Walker Miller
Hometown: Apache Junction, Arizona
Date: November 23, 2011 - 11:42 AM (pacific)
Happy Thanksgiving to all my brothers past and present. Today's warriors are doing a fantastic job. 1st Plt B-Co 1st 327th Infantry Pointman Nov '69 Nov '70
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Name: James Paul Wainscoat
Hometown: Viborg, South Dakota
Date: November 22, 2011 - 01:53 PM (pacific)
"It was such a senseless war. I lost my nephew Michael Campbell. He was only 26 years old. Sad." The politics of war never justify the loss of good men on either side. Our hearts will always bleed for those who never came back. We have to look to those who survived to make any sense of any war. Warriors are a rare and strange breed. I would say they are a nation's most valuable resource. They are not made; they are born, and then trained. One never knows if he is one until his fist fire fight, and then he will never be the same.
Recently I became aware of a family situation that required all the training and heart that warriors possess. I thank God that at seventy years of age; that the warrior heart still ticks and like Wild bill would say, "Gether done!" In the getting done, no warrior stands alone. I know this all too well as I spent my whole basic load, set off claymores, and everything I could get my hands on. I was surrounded by my opposition and things looked pretty bleak. I was about to be over-run. Then my sweet and lovely wife calls for artillery support, and additional ground troops. "On the way, wait" I waited; by the grace of God. Lawyers:,Olsen, Brown,Meyers, and Paralegals, Trish, investigator Don et al; mapped out the Operation. Professor Meyers and Maryland his right hand, hit the airways with airial attacks. Then the artillery came. Jim Mann hammers the Montana grid square. No slack and above the rest ground troops Yankee Jim and a Platoon of Gung Ho brothers stormed the enemy. Just when the reinforcements changed the tide, and the battle seemed no longer in question; a Marine (Tom Brennan) fought his way to the battlefield and extracts my incarcerated six. The battle goes on; but the opposition knows they are in for a fight.
I don't know if there is any sense to war. Jesus said "You have war because of greed" I guess that's true, even down to two siblings fighting. Someone wants their way, and justice demands that they be stopped. Then is the clarion call for warriors from every phase of life to step forward and do battle. For it is in the the heat of battle that a human heart is forged into a heart of gold. Your Nephew had a golden heart, and every veteran feels the call to demonstrate that heart, every time they stand for that which they defended. Be proud of that young man to whom we salute, with every breath of freedom we possess.
Last night I sat in a isolation lock down POD in a Montana Jail. I hear over the loud speaker, "Wainscoat! Roll her up. You're outta here!" Thirty minutes later I stood looking at a Bondsman and a stranger. You have been bonded out he said. By whom? By him, the stranger: but he was no stranger; he was a brother in arms, another veteran with a golden heart.
As I sit here at the hotel computer in Great Falls, awaiting the court's decision as to whether I leave Cascade County; I want to thank every individual and couple who have come to my mom's, my daughter's, my family's rescue, and still continue the fight for Justice and Equity. You all have my family's eternal gratitude and prayers. Scoat, over and out.
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Name: ewing miller
Hometown: ,
Date: November 21, 2011 - 08:08 PM (pacific)
Don Mckinley RE: your recent post
A 1/327 2nd platoon
3-24-1968
3KIA 6WIA
only name i can recall KIA Troy Hayden
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Name: diana marie bartlett
Hometown: london on,canada,
Date: November 21, 2011 - 07:25 PM (pacific)
if anyone of you who knew mickey,that was the type of person he was.always putting himself on the line for a cause he believed in.you left us way to soon sweetheart,RIP.aunt Diana,never to be forgotten
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Name: shirley cecilia ocallaghan
Hometown: sydney n.s., canada
Date: November 20, 2011 - 06:49 PM (pacific)
it was such a sensless war.i lost my nephew michael campbell.he was only 26 years old.sad.
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Name: james obrien
Hometown: ,
Date: November 19, 2011 - 02:39 AM (pacific)
looking for info on my mothers husband who was kia on may 26th 1968 sgt. daniel e. goldsmith a co, 1st bn, 327th infantry, 101st abn div, usarv if you have stories or photos i would love to hear about them or see pictures.
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Name: PAUL CRAIG HINDEL
Hometown: Dresden, Ohio
Date: November 17, 2011 - 08:15 PM (pacific)
Served with HHC. CO. 1/327 inf 1Btl. 1Brg.July 1969 to July 1970. Was a wheel machenic.Worked on the chopper pads on firebases, if nothing needed worked on.
Hometown: Lynnwood, Wa
Date: December 15, 2011 - 11:19 PM (pacific)
I would like to find anyone that was part of 3/327th inf reg. Charlie company that served in Sinai (MFO) during the 86-87 rotation. I was on OP 3-1.
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Name: william e moore
Hometown: benson, az
Date: December 15, 2011 - 01:43 PM (pacific)
I was looking photo page for cobra Co. and came accross photos of joe tucker,al mackay and sgt caldwell. they were the photos from james van lones page.i was wondering if james knew any thing about them? i was third plt. rto i worked with sgt caldwell alot my nanm is bill.i was there from dec "65to dec"66 i would like to know what happend to everyone.
Name: Winford Boyd Compton
Hometown: Salisbury, NC
Date: December 15, 2011 - 11:52 AM (pacific)
Any awards not awarded
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Name: Ronald Paul Myers
Hometown: Pleasant Hill , Mo
Date: December 14, 2011 - 03:47 PM (pacific)
This is my second time signing in first timewas about 7 yrs. ago Still alive and kicking Iwas with C co. 1/327 second Plt.as RTO most of time Iwas there both t he pltoon and co Cap.Johns RTO.I need someInfo on sgt Mike Call andSGT. Ritchie Allen HokePLease contact me with INfoThank you STG. Ron Myers
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Name: Greg Whitlock
Hometown: ,
Date: December 13, 2011 - 11:46 AM (pacific)
Sad news Brother Frank Lohr passed recently. Frank was with A co 1/327 1965. Frank recently did a 30,000 ft jump to celebrate his birthday.
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Name: Sally B
Hometown: ,
Date: December 13, 2011 - 08:23 AM (pacific)
I would like to hear from anybody who knew or served with SFC Christian "Frenchy" Girard, kia 8 April 1969. I'm doing a biography to augment a scholarship established in his honor. Thank you for your help and THANK YOU for your service!
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Name: Jim B. Henson
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Date: December 07, 2011 - 09:27 AM (pacific)
Was a pleasure to serve in the 1/327 in '66.
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Name: KEITH SHIRRELL
Hometown: ,
Date: December 03, 2011 - 06:45 PM (pacific)
I SERVED WITH DELTA 1/327TH SEPT. 68 TO SEPT.69.
I'M LOOKING FOR INFO ON ARTHUR (ART) FINCH. THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM--HE WAS ON LZ--I WAS LEAVING TO GO HOME. ANY INFO -- JUST POST OR EMAIL.
THANKS
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Name: Robert J. Park
Hometown: Helix, OR
Date: December 02, 2011 - 03:07 PM (pacific)
I would like to contact anyone why was in B/2/327 between July, 1966 and Nov, 1966. I am trying to find information on PFC Ken Alfstad - KIA 3 Oct, 1966. He was from Seattle, WA
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Name: Tom Willard
Hometown: ,
Date: November 30, 2011 - 02:10 PM (pacific)
I went over on the boat in 65. Medic. 1/327. Recon. Got busted up a little. Dust off. Field hospital. Walter Reed. Tomorrow I ship out 24 Amputee Golf Grips. For upper limb amputees to play golf. Many will be Wounded Warriors. A few teens in a drunk wreck. My design. I could not have done this over the past 25 years without your spirit. ABOVE THE REST! Tommie, DMOR, 1st Bde.
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Name: Bruce jensen
Hometown: ,
Date: November 30, 2011 - 12:55 PM (pacific)
Just recieved my dog tags that a nurse purchased in Hue 1994,she purchaced 1,444 tags. They're listed along with others at www.jpac.pacom.mil.
Check it out it was nice to get them back.
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Name: JIM PHILLIPS
Hometown: RANCHO VIEJO, TEXAS
Date: November 27, 2011 - 03:39 PM (pacific)
MEDIC WITH ACO 1/327 FEB TO APRIL 68
F CO 58INF LRP JUNE TO NOV 68
WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A "SIGN ON" FOR THE GUESTBOOK AND A PAGE. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
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Name: Rod Smith
Hometown: ,
Date: November 27, 2011 - 03:22 PM (pacific)
In life, a chain of events effects one person's life while having a profound effect on another unrelated person or persons.
The best I can remember:
Sept to Nov 1971; It started to rain
I was in "C" co 1st of the 327th airborne we were grunts By Nov. we were comming off some mission out of DaNang operating off a very small Fire Base (Maud) in the mountains You could see the China sea to the East. One night we watched as the fire base to the West blew their final protective fire. What happened? Captain Casey warned we would probably be overrun.
On Nov. 26 we started to move back to Camp Eagle through DaNang. A friend and I were almost late for the formation on the tarmac pad at DaNang. I ran down the steps to fall in. My friend lagged behind to pick up something.
It was grunts first (I guess out of respect) on the choppers. We loaded to the sound of "Gentlemen you know the drill. No animals. no live amo. Keep standing and move forward!! Move forward!!" There was mumbling, then a bark or a yelp. Someone had a dog. The next order was "Unload men." The rear eshalon with the clerks and cooks was then loaded in our place and the Chinok gaggle lifted off with a whop whop whop sound and monsoon clouds in the background. My friend and the dog had sent all those mothers son's to their early grave on the side of a mountain stream just west of the China Sea. We were left standing in the drizzle to fly back later as punishment for dog violation. We waited at least 3 hours before we were told the Chinook and the men were MIA. I often think about the heartaches and tears that dog caused the mothers, fathers, wives and people dear to their hearts.
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Name: Art "Doc" Erickson
Hometown: ,
Date: November 27, 2011 - 02:21 PM (pacific)
To Gerry Welcom and recent post concern PFC Molese. Try contacting Mike Ainsworth
ABU 1/327th, he was one of the medics then.
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Name: Barry Cafarelli
Hometown: Windermere, FL
Date: November 27, 2011 - 01:17 PM (pacific)
E. Miller,D. McKinley recent posts. 4 KIA on 3/24/68. Sgt Artavia, SpWilkersom, Troy Hayden don't know 4th. Sgt Barduson is listed on virtual wall as 2/68 with B co. I don't remember but had to identify Troy Hayden having just arrived in field with him a few days prior. It was our first firefight, with same 60 team. Had to research virtual wall to find Troy's name. Did not remember.
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Name: Gerry Welcom
Hometown: ,
Date: November 27, 2011 - 02:04 AM (pacific)
PFC Dennis Patrick Molese died in battle on Mother's Day Hill on 14 May 1967. He arrived in country on 8 Apr 1967. He was a member of the 101st. He was airborne. He was very proud of that. Guess he was a cherry or FNG, but we all had to start somewhere.
The real old guys (see WWII) would say he was a hero. The toughest thing is that it doesn't sound like anybody knew him over there. I never did combat, so should probably just shut up.
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Name: Don (Doc Magoo) Ackerman
Hometown: ,
Date: November 25, 2011 - 04:53 PM (pacific)
click on www.wrscout.com/desert_storm.htm to see the picture of an old ABU Tiger Force medic can you please place this photo on his 1/327 page. Still looking for Doc SKI (Chicago) B.Co 1/327 67-68 any help? Thanks Doc
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Name: Ed Bonk
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Date: November 23, 2011 - 07:26 PM (pacific)
I was in on the General Leroy Eltinge troop transport ship and landed at Cam Ranh Bay in July 1965. I was with 'B' Company, 2nd Battlion, 327th Airborne Infantry and if anybody remembers me give me a call (215-464-2294).
Also does anybody know how many troopers are still around out of the 3600 men on board the ship.
Name: Erick Walker Miller
Hometown: Apache Junction, Arizona
Date: November 23, 2011 - 11:42 AM (pacific)
Happy Thanksgiving to all my brothers past and present. Today's warriors are doing a fantastic job. 1st Plt B-Co 1st 327th Infantry Pointman Nov '69 Nov '70
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Name: James Paul Wainscoat
Hometown: Viborg, South Dakota
Date: November 22, 2011 - 01:53 PM (pacific)
"It was such a senseless war. I lost my nephew Michael Campbell. He was only 26 years old. Sad." The politics of war never justify the loss of good men on either side. Our hearts will always bleed for those who never came back. We have to look to those who survived to make any sense of any war. Warriors are a rare and strange breed. I would say they are a nation's most valuable resource. They are not made; they are born, and then trained. One never knows if he is one until his fist fire fight, and then he will never be the same.
Recently I became aware of a family situation that required all the training and heart that warriors possess. I thank God that at seventy years of age; that the warrior heart still ticks and like Wild bill would say, "Gether done!" In the getting done, no warrior stands alone. I know this all too well as I spent my whole basic load, set off claymores, and everything I could get my hands on. I was surrounded by my opposition and things looked pretty bleak. I was about to be over-run. Then my sweet and lovely wife calls for artillery support, and additional ground troops. "On the way, wait" I waited; by the grace of God. Lawyers:,Olsen, Brown,Meyers, and Paralegals, Trish, investigator Don et al; mapped out the Operation. Professor Meyers and Maryland his right hand, hit the airways with airial attacks. Then the artillery came. Jim Mann hammers the Montana grid square. No slack and above the rest ground troops Yankee Jim and a Platoon of Gung Ho brothers stormed the enemy. Just when the reinforcements changed the tide, and the battle seemed no longer in question; a Marine (Tom Brennan) fought his way to the battlefield and extracts my incarcerated six. The battle goes on; but the opposition knows they are in for a fight.
I don't know if there is any sense to war. Jesus said "You have war because of greed" I guess that's true, even down to two siblings fighting. Someone wants their way, and justice demands that they be stopped. Then is the clarion call for warriors from every phase of life to step forward and do battle. For it is in the the heat of battle that a human heart is forged into a heart of gold. Your Nephew had a golden heart, and every veteran feels the call to demonstrate that heart, every time they stand for that which they defended. Be proud of that young man to whom we salute, with every breath of freedom we possess.
Last night I sat in a isolation lock down POD in a Montana Jail. I hear over the loud speaker, "Wainscoat! Roll her up. You're outta here!" Thirty minutes later I stood looking at a Bondsman and a stranger. You have been bonded out he said. By whom? By him, the stranger: but he was no stranger; he was a brother in arms, another veteran with a golden heart.
As I sit here at the hotel computer in Great Falls, awaiting the court's decision as to whether I leave Cascade County; I want to thank every individual and couple who have come to my mom's, my daughter's, my family's rescue, and still continue the fight for Justice and Equity. You all have my family's eternal gratitude and prayers. Scoat, over and out.
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Name: ewing miller
Hometown: ,
Date: November 21, 2011 - 08:08 PM (pacific)
Don Mckinley RE: your recent post
A 1/327 2nd platoon
3-24-1968
3KIA 6WIA
only name i can recall KIA Troy Hayden
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Name: diana marie bartlett
Hometown: london on,canada,
Date: November 21, 2011 - 07:25 PM (pacific)
if anyone of you who knew mickey,that was the type of person he was.always putting himself on the line for a cause he believed in.you left us way to soon sweetheart,RIP.aunt Diana,never to be forgotten
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Name: shirley cecilia ocallaghan
Hometown: sydney n.s., canada
Date: November 20, 2011 - 06:49 PM (pacific)
it was such a sensless war.i lost my nephew michael campbell.he was only 26 years old.sad.
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Name: james obrien
Hometown: ,
Date: November 19, 2011 - 02:39 AM (pacific)
looking for info on my mothers husband who was kia on may 26th 1968 sgt. daniel e. goldsmith a co, 1st bn, 327th infantry, 101st abn div, usarv if you have stories or photos i would love to hear about them or see pictures.
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Name: PAUL CRAIG HINDEL
Hometown: Dresden, Ohio
Date: November 17, 2011 - 08:15 PM (pacific)
Served with HHC. CO. 1/327 inf 1Btl. 1Brg.July 1969 to July 1970. Was a wheel machenic.Worked on the chopper pads on firebases, if nothing needed worked on.
wrote on November 16, 2011
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9:14 pm
Name: Don Big Mac McKinley
Hometown: ,
Date: November 16, 2011 - 09:23 PM (pacific)
Does any body remember Sgt David Julien Barduson. He is listed as KIA March 24, 1968 with ABU, but I can't find anyone that remembers him. I had only been with ABU 10 days when that went down and only really had met Joe and Wilkerson and the rest of the KIAs that day I knew who some of them were but the old bean is pretty fuzzy.
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Name: Katie Ross
Hometown: Lehigh Acres, FL
Date: November 15, 2011 - 08:00 PM (pacific)
My grandfather Conrad E. Ross 101st Airborne 327 Infantry 7/10/1944-2/6/1968 Richmond, IN County of Record: Wayne County Branch of Service: U.S. Army Rank: SP4 Casualty Country: South Vietnam Casualty Province: Long AN Thank you to all that serviced and died we will miss you
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Name: Rick Perez
Hometown: , FL
Date: November 14, 2011 - 02:24 PM (pacific)
Searching for pics, stories, or anyone who served with my Uncle. PFC Adolfo Perez, 327th Inf, 1st BN, Bravo Co. KIA April 29th 1968, possibly on Operation Delaware in the FB Veghel area. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice. Never Forgotten!!!
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Name: Patrick Ryan
Hometown: ,
Date: November 14, 2011 - 12:46 PM (pacific)
Hello everyone who proudly served....I was with the 2nd BN 327th Co D at FB Birmingham 71 / 72...God Bless
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Name: William "Sandy" Stevens
Hometown: West Monroe, Louisiana
Date: November 12, 2011 - 02:13 PM (pacific)
I served with Delta Company 2/327 from July 1970 until I was reassigned to the Eagle Club system in the spring of 1971. While I was with Delta company I served in a rifle Platoon and later as a RTO in the cp. The company commander was Captain Harris and the 1st Sgt was Sgt Dearman. Doc Erickson was our medic. Other members of the
cp were Tex Brawley and RTO Dennehey. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: November 12, 2011 - 01:23 PM (pacific)
Marshal G Miller was my best friend in Vietnam. He was killed while on a mission June 1971, 40 yrs ago. I was not there when it happened. I always felt a big loss from his death so I set out along time ago to find his grave, which through a fellow ABU Brother, I did find in Phoenix, Az. where Marshal was from. Then last year, Marshal's cousins, Teresa Johnson and Tina Carey contacted me. They had information to share with me regarding Marshal. Then a couple of months ago Marshal's Fiance Denise Dupont contacted me and we met with Teresa and Tina and had a very good visit remembering Marshal.
On Veterans day this year I was able to complete my mission of remembering and honoring my friend and Brother by placing an important award of the Combat Infantry Badge and a 101st Airborne medallion on his headstone.
All of this information to help complete my mission came from a very valuable source. The 1/327, 101st Airborne Website. I will always be grateful to my Brothers that started and continue to keep the website up and running.
Thanks Paul, Mike, David and the others.
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Name: Nollie Andrew Bland
Hometown: Evansville, Indiana
Date: November 11, 2011 - 02:22 PM (pacific)
I was the "Doc" with B battery 2/320th Arty 1-66 to
11-66. I was there when we were over-run June 7th, 1966. After being violently attacked in the middle of the night, actually got hand to hand on more than one occasion, it was a relief when the "Tiger Force" finally arrived to help out after daybreak. A big thanks guys. I wish I could remember the name of one of the Tiger Force guy I got to meet back in 1994 on a Upward Bound trip to The Wall. It was nice to get some more pieces of the puzzle. I am still proud of receiving a battle field promotion from Gen. Westmoreland in the same location where we had been over run just a few days prior, and within feet of where I had been wounded. Damn lucky to have survived that battle for sure !
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Name: Joshua Stephenson
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2011 - 01:34 PM (pacific)
Hello everyone, I want to say to all of you thank you for serving our country and god bless you all. My dad was also in the 101st and I wish all of you to have wonderful lives.
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Name: John Bressler
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2011 - 07:48 AM (pacific)
Though there are those that are as good as, there are none greater than the men of 1st platoon, Bco 2nd/327, may68-may69. Happy Veteran's Day to all my brothers in arms.
Anything
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Name: Cheryl Kircher Barbera
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2011 - 05:07 AM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone that knew my father Ssgt Alfred G. Kircher. He was in Cobra Company 3rd Platoon, KIA May 25, 1967. Please contact me ckb5458@verizon.net
Would also like to thank all of you that served.
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Name: Charles Parham
Hometown: ,
Date: November 09, 2011 - 09:35 PM (pacific)
I was in 1/327 101 airborne 1st brigade and was looking for some pics I was a medic. In 1966, 1967, 1968 please let me know if someone has some pics I would like to find a pic of myself
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Name: CHARLES WALLACE
Hometown: KEY WEST, FL
Date: November 09, 2011 - 12:18 PM (pacific)
VETERAN = a person whos willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for DEMOCRACY - many have made that sacrifice - in so many ways - welcome home brothers and may god bless you all - served with 1/327 co. c - jan 68 to jan 69 again GOD BLESS
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Name: Barbre Brunson
Hometown: Rockville, Maryland
Date: November 09, 2011 - 10:38 AM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who knew my brother Lance Brunson, 101st Airborne, A Company, 2nd Battalion, 1967 or anyone that knew him from Fort Campbell. Thanks..
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Name: Bill (Mac) W McGugin
Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, UT
Date: November 08, 2011 - 11:17 PM (pacific)
I was with A co, 326th Abn Eng Bn, 2nd Platoon (Wetsu) 1965 - Jul 1966 We supported the 2nd/327th and at times the 502nd. A few of us were at Dak To.
I've kept in contact with Mike Atencio (AT) up until his death in 2010. Would like to hear from any of you other A co.grunts from that time that made it.
Welcome home to you all.
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Name: Max Rafael Waller
Hometown: Pacoima, California
Date: November 07, 2011 - 03:33 AM (pacific)
I, Elite Eagle, was with 2nd platoon C company "Hard Core Charlie" 3rd Battalion "Battle Force" from 1984 until 1986. On Wednesday, 17 April 1985 I was given a surprised visit from Ms. Jodi Jean Sanders seven years after we met the first time on Monday, 17 April 1978. I miss my time at Fort Campbell and I wished I had played more bowling games.
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Name: Ranger Tom Carpenter
Hometown: Carrollton, Missouri
Date: November 04, 2011 - 05:07 PM (pacific)
I served with Delta company No Slack ( 2/327th ) from Dec 68 - Nov 69. I would like to link up with any Delta men, especially those of the First Platoon. I was the First Platoon Leader until mid Aug 69 then went to the rear as Delta XO until DEROS. No Slack, Tom Carpenter
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Name: Kyle John Harden
Hometown: Centennial, Colorado
Date: November 04, 2011 - 03:31 PM (pacific)
I'm looking for anyone that knew or even has pictures of John M. Harden KIA 3-4-66 in the PHU YEN Prov.
this was my uncle that I never got the privilege to meet, and looking to get to "know" the man he was, and those who fought beside him. any help would be GREAT.
Kylejohnh1@yahoo.com
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Name: Paul D Shaffer
Hometown: Charleston, WV
Date: October 31, 2011 - 10:30 PM (pacific)
Ray, I would be fine with talking to Bob. My email is psha486613@aol.com Thank you for your service, WELCOME HOME RAY
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Name: Raynard Sellers
Hometown: Calumet City, Illinois
Date: October 28, 2011 - 03:16 PM (pacific)
To: Paul Shaffer and any others. You served with Steve Pohancek who was KIA on Dec 24, 1970. Steve was from Chicago and a good friend of bigangloff@centurytel.net. Bob Gangloff served with 7th Marines 68/69. He would enjoy communicating with you. This message is being posted on Bob's behalf by Ray Sellers, Co A 2.327.
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Name: Raynard Sellers
Hometown: Calumet City, Illinois
Date: October 28, 2011 - 03:12 PM (pacific)
Is it possible to obtain the e-mail address of a person signing into the guestbook?
thank you for any response.
Ray Sellers
Co A 2/327
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Name: Ray Sellers
Hometown: Calumet City, Illinois
Date: October 28, 2011 - 02:40 PM (pacific)
Anyone who served with, remembers John Ellsworth Hefty, Co C,2/327 or CoB 1/327 please contact his friend Davidmitchell@cableone.net of the DeltaRaiders '70, or e-mail me cisray@hotmail.com (Ray Sellers) Co A, 2/327 Nov70 - Nov71. John was KIA on March 25, 1968 in Thua Thien Province. John and David were from Waterloo, Ind.
No Slack!! NFS!!!
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Name: Robert J. Park
Hometown: Helix, OR
Date: October 28, 2011 - 05:10 AM (pacific)
I am trying to find information on Kenny Alfstad (PFC Kenneth Orville Alfstad) of B Co, 2nd Bn, 327th Inf, 101st Abn Div. He was KIA Oct 3, 1966 in Vietnam. I would like information from friends, or people that knew him during his basic at Fort Ord (B-1-3), his AIT and airborn training and his service in Vietnam (Where located etc.).
Ken was only in country for 3 months before he was killed. I knew him before he was called up, but never was able to get together with him before he went for training. I was already in Vietnam myself with A Co, 2nd Bn, 27 Inf. Reg., 25th Inf. Div. (Wolfhounds) and I was never able to get to see him before he was killed. He was 19 and only had three weeks to go till he turned 20. We were going to try and meet up on an R&R; once he was in country long enough, but he never made it. An information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
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Name: Victor Timothy Mims
Hometown: Wewahitchka, Florida
Date: October 27, 2011 - 05:07 PM (pacific)
Actually surprised to see the 327th world wide! To all the brothers.... I miss you all. "No Slack". 85' - 94' C Co. 2/327.
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Name: Randy Loftin
Hometown: Napa, CA
Date: October 26, 2011 - 06:43 PM (pacific)
I was the Deputy Finance Officer with the 1st Brigade in Phan Rang from Oct 67 till we joined the division in Bien Hoa in early 68. I remember all the men and how they remain heroes throughout eternity.
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Name: Brian Nathan Vitale
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Date: October 23, 2011 - 11:49 AM (pacific)
Above the Rest! Air Assualt!
Hometown: ,
Date: November 16, 2011 - 09:23 PM (pacific)
Does any body remember Sgt David Julien Barduson. He is listed as KIA March 24, 1968 with ABU, but I can't find anyone that remembers him. I had only been with ABU 10 days when that went down and only really had met Joe and Wilkerson and the rest of the KIAs that day I knew who some of them were but the old bean is pretty fuzzy.
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Name: Katie Ross
Hometown: Lehigh Acres, FL
Date: November 15, 2011 - 08:00 PM (pacific)
My grandfather Conrad E. Ross 101st Airborne 327 Infantry 7/10/1944-2/6/1968 Richmond, IN County of Record: Wayne County Branch of Service: U.S. Army Rank: SP4 Casualty Country: South Vietnam Casualty Province: Long AN Thank you to all that serviced and died we will miss you
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Name: Rick Perez
Hometown: , FL
Date: November 14, 2011 - 02:24 PM (pacific)
Searching for pics, stories, or anyone who served with my Uncle. PFC Adolfo Perez, 327th Inf, 1st BN, Bravo Co. KIA April 29th 1968, possibly on Operation Delaware in the FB Veghel area. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice. Never Forgotten!!!
________________________________________
Name: Patrick Ryan
Hometown: ,
Date: November 14, 2011 - 12:46 PM (pacific)
Hello everyone who proudly served....I was with the 2nd BN 327th Co D at FB Birmingham 71 / 72...God Bless
________________________________________
Name: William "Sandy" Stevens
Hometown: West Monroe, Louisiana
Date: November 12, 2011 - 02:13 PM (pacific)
I served with Delta Company 2/327 from July 1970 until I was reassigned to the Eagle Club system in the spring of 1971. While I was with Delta company I served in a rifle Platoon and later as a RTO in the cp. The company commander was Captain Harris and the 1st Sgt was Sgt Dearman. Doc Erickson was our medic. Other members of the
cp were Tex Brawley and RTO Dennehey. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
________________________________________
Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: November 12, 2011 - 01:23 PM (pacific)
Marshal G Miller was my best friend in Vietnam. He was killed while on a mission June 1971, 40 yrs ago. I was not there when it happened. I always felt a big loss from his death so I set out along time ago to find his grave, which through a fellow ABU Brother, I did find in Phoenix, Az. where Marshal was from. Then last year, Marshal's cousins, Teresa Johnson and Tina Carey contacted me. They had information to share with me regarding Marshal. Then a couple of months ago Marshal's Fiance Denise Dupont contacted me and we met with Teresa and Tina and had a very good visit remembering Marshal.
On Veterans day this year I was able to complete my mission of remembering and honoring my friend and Brother by placing an important award of the Combat Infantry Badge and a 101st Airborne medallion on his headstone.
All of this information to help complete my mission came from a very valuable source. The 1/327, 101st Airborne Website. I will always be grateful to my Brothers that started and continue to keep the website up and running.
Thanks Paul, Mike, David and the others.
________________________________________
Name: Nollie Andrew Bland
Hometown: Evansville, Indiana
Date: November 11, 2011 - 02:22 PM (pacific)
I was the "Doc" with B battery 2/320th Arty 1-66 to
11-66. I was there when we were over-run June 7th, 1966. After being violently attacked in the middle of the night, actually got hand to hand on more than one occasion, it was a relief when the "Tiger Force" finally arrived to help out after daybreak. A big thanks guys. I wish I could remember the name of one of the Tiger Force guy I got to meet back in 1994 on a Upward Bound trip to The Wall. It was nice to get some more pieces of the puzzle. I am still proud of receiving a battle field promotion from Gen. Westmoreland in the same location where we had been over run just a few days prior, and within feet of where I had been wounded. Damn lucky to have survived that battle for sure !
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Name: Joshua Stephenson
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2011 - 01:34 PM (pacific)
Hello everyone, I want to say to all of you thank you for serving our country and god bless you all. My dad was also in the 101st and I wish all of you to have wonderful lives.
________________________________________
Name: John Bressler
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2011 - 07:48 AM (pacific)
Though there are those that are as good as, there are none greater than the men of 1st platoon, Bco 2nd/327, may68-may69. Happy Veteran's Day to all my brothers in arms.
Anything
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Name: Cheryl Kircher Barbera
Hometown: ,
Date: November 11, 2011 - 05:07 AM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone that knew my father Ssgt Alfred G. Kircher. He was in Cobra Company 3rd Platoon, KIA May 25, 1967. Please contact me ckb5458@verizon.net
Would also like to thank all of you that served.
________________________________________
Name: Charles Parham
Hometown: ,
Date: November 09, 2011 - 09:35 PM (pacific)
I was in 1/327 101 airborne 1st brigade and was looking for some pics I was a medic. In 1966, 1967, 1968 please let me know if someone has some pics I would like to find a pic of myself
________________________________________
Name: CHARLES WALLACE
Hometown: KEY WEST, FL
Date: November 09, 2011 - 12:18 PM (pacific)
VETERAN = a person whos willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for DEMOCRACY - many have made that sacrifice - in so many ways - welcome home brothers and may god bless you all - served with 1/327 co. c - jan 68 to jan 69 again GOD BLESS
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Name: Barbre Brunson
Hometown: Rockville, Maryland
Date: November 09, 2011 - 10:38 AM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who knew my brother Lance Brunson, 101st Airborne, A Company, 2nd Battalion, 1967 or anyone that knew him from Fort Campbell. Thanks..
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Name: Bill (Mac) W McGugin
Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, UT
Date: November 08, 2011 - 11:17 PM (pacific)
I was with A co, 326th Abn Eng Bn, 2nd Platoon (Wetsu) 1965 - Jul 1966 We supported the 2nd/327th and at times the 502nd. A few of us were at Dak To.
I've kept in contact with Mike Atencio (AT) up until his death in 2010. Would like to hear from any of you other A co.grunts from that time that made it.
Welcome home to you all.
________________________________________
Name: Max Rafael Waller
Hometown: Pacoima, California
Date: November 07, 2011 - 03:33 AM (pacific)
I, Elite Eagle, was with 2nd platoon C company "Hard Core Charlie" 3rd Battalion "Battle Force" from 1984 until 1986. On Wednesday, 17 April 1985 I was given a surprised visit from Ms. Jodi Jean Sanders seven years after we met the first time on Monday, 17 April 1978. I miss my time at Fort Campbell and I wished I had played more bowling games.
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Name: Ranger Tom Carpenter
Hometown: Carrollton, Missouri
Date: November 04, 2011 - 05:07 PM (pacific)
I served with Delta company No Slack ( 2/327th ) from Dec 68 - Nov 69. I would like to link up with any Delta men, especially those of the First Platoon. I was the First Platoon Leader until mid Aug 69 then went to the rear as Delta XO until DEROS. No Slack, Tom Carpenter
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Name: Kyle John Harden
Hometown: Centennial, Colorado
Date: November 04, 2011 - 03:31 PM (pacific)
I'm looking for anyone that knew or even has pictures of John M. Harden KIA 3-4-66 in the PHU YEN Prov.
this was my uncle that I never got the privilege to meet, and looking to get to "know" the man he was, and those who fought beside him. any help would be GREAT.
Kylejohnh1@yahoo.com
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Name: Paul D Shaffer
Hometown: Charleston, WV
Date: October 31, 2011 - 10:30 PM (pacific)
Ray, I would be fine with talking to Bob. My email is psha486613@aol.com Thank you for your service, WELCOME HOME RAY
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Name: Raynard Sellers
Hometown: Calumet City, Illinois
Date: October 28, 2011 - 03:16 PM (pacific)
To: Paul Shaffer and any others. You served with Steve Pohancek who was KIA on Dec 24, 1970. Steve was from Chicago and a good friend of bigangloff@centurytel.net. Bob Gangloff served with 7th Marines 68/69. He would enjoy communicating with you. This message is being posted on Bob's behalf by Ray Sellers, Co A 2.327.
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Name: Raynard Sellers
Hometown: Calumet City, Illinois
Date: October 28, 2011 - 03:12 PM (pacific)
Is it possible to obtain the e-mail address of a person signing into the guestbook?
thank you for any response.
Ray Sellers
Co A 2/327
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Name: Ray Sellers
Hometown: Calumet City, Illinois
Date: October 28, 2011 - 02:40 PM (pacific)
Anyone who served with, remembers John Ellsworth Hefty, Co C,2/327 or CoB 1/327 please contact his friend Davidmitchell@cableone.net of the DeltaRaiders '70, or e-mail me cisray@hotmail.com (Ray Sellers) Co A, 2/327 Nov70 - Nov71. John was KIA on March 25, 1968 in Thua Thien Province. John and David were from Waterloo, Ind.
No Slack!! NFS!!!
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Name: Robert J. Park
Hometown: Helix, OR
Date: October 28, 2011 - 05:10 AM (pacific)
I am trying to find information on Kenny Alfstad (PFC Kenneth Orville Alfstad) of B Co, 2nd Bn, 327th Inf, 101st Abn Div. He was KIA Oct 3, 1966 in Vietnam. I would like information from friends, or people that knew him during his basic at Fort Ord (B-1-3), his AIT and airborn training and his service in Vietnam (Where located etc.).
Ken was only in country for 3 months before he was killed. I knew him before he was called up, but never was able to get together with him before he went for training. I was already in Vietnam myself with A Co, 2nd Bn, 27 Inf. Reg., 25th Inf. Div. (Wolfhounds) and I was never able to get to see him before he was killed. He was 19 and only had three weeks to go till he turned 20. We were going to try and meet up on an R&R; once he was in country long enough, but he never made it. An information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
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Name: Victor Timothy Mims
Hometown: Wewahitchka, Florida
Date: October 27, 2011 - 05:07 PM (pacific)
Actually surprised to see the 327th world wide! To all the brothers.... I miss you all. "No Slack". 85' - 94' C Co. 2/327.
________________________________________
Name: Randy Loftin
Hometown: Napa, CA
Date: October 26, 2011 - 06:43 PM (pacific)
I was the Deputy Finance Officer with the 1st Brigade in Phan Rang from Oct 67 till we joined the division in Bien Hoa in early 68. I remember all the men and how they remain heroes throughout eternity.
________________________________________
Name: Brian Nathan Vitale
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Date: October 23, 2011 - 11:49 AM (pacific)
Above the Rest! Air Assualt!
wrote on October 23, 2011
at
8:16 pm
Name: Brian Nathan Vitale
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Date: October 23, 2011 - 11:49 AM (pacific)
Above the Rest! Air Assualt!
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Name: Bernard John McCabe Jr
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Date: October 19, 2011 - 11:12 AM (pacific)
Great Web-Site
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Name: Thomas True
Hometown: Deer Park, Maryland
Date: October 18, 2011 - 11:55 PM (pacific)
First let me just say that I appreciate everything that you brave men and women did over there in that awful place. I am doing a personal favor for cpl Thomas (Tom) True from the 101st Airborne at Camp Eagle. He is looking for cpl Thomas L Thomas, he would love to hear from all of you I'm sure, but if any of you brave men and women know how to get a hold of cpl Thomas L Thomas please let me know and i will pass the word along. Thankyou all very much!!
Christy Guthrie
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Name: James Patrick Hennessey
Hometown: Bayonne, New Jersey
Date: October 12, 2011 - 10:06 PM (pacific)
Great web-site to a
great fighting division Good Luck
Thank You For Your
Service
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Name: RICH WALSH
Hometown: BOSTON, MASS
Date: October 12, 2011 - 05:16 PM (pacific)
THE TROUBLE WITH THE VIET NAM WAR ..IS THAT IT KILLED SO MANY OF US THAT SURVIVED.........
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Name: Alva Shirley
Hometown: Columbus, GA
Date: October 11, 2011 - 12:28 PM (pacific)
Hoping that all the members of 3rd platoon, A/2nd/327 will make it to the Alpha Company reunion this year. We are very under represented!
NS
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Name: Larry Allen Scott
Hometown: Hayden, Idaho
Date: October 10, 2011 - 06:58 PM (pacific)
HHC. 2/327. 10/70. - 10/71 the war never ended in Nam. Agent orange and cancer is taking me down, as it has so many of us. I treasure the thought, I will die as a result of serving our country. Welcome home to all my brothers and sisters of the 101st Airborne. "NO SLACK"
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Name: Gregory Wortman
Hometown: ,
Date: October 10, 2011 - 05:28 PM (pacific)
I am an active duty Captain currently serving overseas and am trying to find any information on my second cousin, SGT Douglas F. Wortman. He was an RTO in E Co, 327 IN from 1969-1970. He was KIA on 21 APR 70 along with 3 other Soldiers from his unit. I would appreciate anyone with any information to please pass it onto me at gregory.wortman1@gmail.com
Thank you for your service and God Bless all of you.
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Name: daniel goodwin
Hometown: mesa, AZ
Date: October 08, 2011 - 01:32 PM (pacific)
You have a pic of my dad. Tom Goodwin is still alive and well. If you would like his email address tomgoodwininpi@yahoo.com send him an email. Im sure he would love to hear from you. He is in the US but not much longer as he will return to the Philippines soon.
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Name: Dennis West
Hometown: ,
Date: October 07, 2011 - 07:55 PM (pacific)
I was an In Country Transfer from the AMERICAL. Served in B co 2nd/327th from "Oct 71 thru April 72" From Camp Eagle and B-Ham, to Cam Rahn Bay when the Bn stood down, and returned the colors back to FT Campbell. Later, I was the XO of C co 2nd Bn (Airborne) 187th INF (RAKKASAN) in Panama.
Best Regards
Dennis West
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Name: KEITH SHIRRELL
Hometown: ,
Date: October 07, 2011 - 06:23 PM (pacific)
I PROUDLY SERVED WITH CO. D 1/327TH 101ST AIRBORNE VIETNAM FROM SEPT. 1968 TO SEPT. 1969.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR IS INFORMAION ABOUT THE TIME IN THE A SHAU ( 7-15-69 - 7-16-69 - 7-17-69).
I'M HOPING SOMEONE MIGHT KNOW THE A.O.- ANY AFTER ACTION REPORTS OR LOCATIONS - BOOKS OR SOMEONE TO CONTACT.
I REMEMBER THE DAYS WE WERE THERE. I WAS WITH DOC LEFTY - I HELPED PULL HIM UP THE HILL TO THE LZ.
WE MUST NEVER FORGET OWR BROTHERS.
KEITH SHIRRELL
1/327TH
PLEASE EMAIL ME @ BKTHELLAMA@AOL.COM OR ADD INFO TO THE GUESTBOOK
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Name: donald g johnson
Hometown: lakeland, fla
Date: October 07, 2011 - 01:00 PM (pacific)
i served with peter malae as a temp security guard in saigon for apprx 60 days...a group of us was pulled out 90 replo for temp dutyas guards.. we were then sent to 101st abn.. i went to 2bn 327inf
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Name: J Malae
Hometown: ,
Date: October 06, 2011 - 12:34 AM (pacific)
Anybody serve with a Peter Malae? Best of my knowledge was in RVN for his first of 3 tours in 66'/67' with HHQ 2/327-HAWK RECON 1-1. Carried the "60", big Samoan dude, and was one bad SOB! Served with a "Doc Howe" and a Sgt. Rick Vaughn.
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Name: Eddie 'Slick' Ireland
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Date: October 05, 2011 - 12:56 PM (pacific)
'Welcome Home Brothers'
I served with C Co 1/501 (2nd Brigade) @ LZ Sally during 1968.
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Name: Danny aka Duck Pittman
Hometown: Hinesville, Georgia
Date: October 04, 2011 - 08:56 AM (pacific)
In the past week I made contact with two Brothers which I have not seen in over 40 years...Bro. Rich Walsh and Bro. Ken Kesinger... as you know it touch my heart... Rich and I made contact in Boston when I was there visiting my family.. ( I now reside in Georgia outside of Ft. Stewart ) I know that I am bless to have two brothers that were in the same company C.2/327 Inf. N.F.S. at the same time drinking the same rice paddy water... I still miss my Bro, who are still on the objective... they live forever in our hearts and minds
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Name: Donald Paul Cheverie
Hometown: Lisbon, CT
Date: October 03, 2011 - 07:34 PM (pacific)
Proudly served 68-69, Camp Eagle, 101st HHQ, loaned to I think the 326 Engr Corps... And I ran the HHQ generator station & helped wire up electrical, with my other roster duties.
SP5 awarded as I left May 69 (full year at Camp Eagle. Great site! Lots of memories here - thanks.
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Name: george yerkes
Hometown: battle creek, mi
Date: October 01, 2011 - 11:16 AM (pacific)
i was proud to serve with "NO SLACK" 1996 1997
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Name: Edward Mike Ewing
Hometown: Chillicothe, Missouri
Date: September 26, 2011 - 11:45 PM (pacific)
On Sept. 11 1969 I arrived in Phu Bai assigned to C btry 2/138. B btry 2/138 was on Tomahawk at that time. On Oct.10,1969 the National Gaurd unit from Kentucky went home. We became the 1/39th. On December 8, 1969, we relieved B btry on Tomahawk & stayed there until Mar. 11,1970
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Name: Thomas "Beetle" Bailey
Hometown: , Virginia
Date: September 26, 2011 - 11:58 AM (pacific)
I served with the best, "Recondo"s 2/502nd Inf 1st Brigade 101st Airborne Div.,from July 67 to June 68,Duc Pho,Chu Lai,Phan Thiet,Phu Bai,Ashau Valley,etc.Still looking for: Lt Nelson,Lt Rogers,Sgt Strickland,Sgt Mike Bergman,Sgt Jerry Brechler,Rivers,Don Welch,RC Smith,Watson,and many more,never give up. tbone1012000@yahoo.com Strike Force
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Name: Burke Minns
Hometown: Spring Lake, Michigan
Date: September 24, 2011 - 12:35 PM (pacific)
I was a medic assigned to HHC 1/327th Inf in 1967. I would like to hear from anyone that was in my platoon.
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Name: Jorge L. Segui
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Date: September 23, 2011 - 09:57 PM (pacific)
Would like to hear from anyone who was present when David E. Ralph, C-1/327 was KIA on 19 Sep 1967. Anyone know the whereabouts of Aaron "Andy Capp" McDaniels, Doc Jimmy Young, or Paul Rolon. Trying to find missing pieces of my life's fractured puzzle...
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Name: Mike Hartness
Hometown: Lowell, NC
Date: September 23, 2011 - 01:15 PM (pacific)
Was with B-1/327, 1st Platoon.....April 4, 66 to April 7 67.
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Name: Mark George Kunkel
Hometown: Kimball, Minnesota
Date: September 22, 2011 - 03:44 PM (pacific)
Served from April of 1969 through May of 1970 Alpha Co. 1st of 327th. Home base Camp Eagle between DaNang and Hue.
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Name: Randall J McCoskey
Hometown: Haughton, La.
Date: September 18, 2011 - 09:39 PM (pacific)
1st Plt D 3/327th during Operation Desert Storm
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Name: HENRY FRANK DE VINCENZO
Hometown: BOSTON, MASS.
Date: September 17, 2011 - 03:56 PM (pacific)
i was with C 1/327 SEPT 67-68 ALSO D CO. WHEN IT WAS STARTED UP IN 1968.SGT.RAY HERMAN WAS THE PLT. SGT. MY FIRST SQD. LDR. WAS SGT CARDONA,THEN SGT.ORLANDO 'PANCHO' AVILA, THEN SGT.PETE CONLIN WHO WAS KIA APRIL 21, 1968. THEN I WENT TO FT. BRAGG 4/325 UNTIL NOV.1969
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Date: October 23, 2011 - 11:49 AM (pacific)
Above the Rest! Air Assualt!
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Name: Bernard John McCabe Jr
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Date: October 19, 2011 - 11:12 AM (pacific)
Great Web-Site
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Name: Thomas True
Hometown: Deer Park, Maryland
Date: October 18, 2011 - 11:55 PM (pacific)
First let me just say that I appreciate everything that you brave men and women did over there in that awful place. I am doing a personal favor for cpl Thomas (Tom) True from the 101st Airborne at Camp Eagle. He is looking for cpl Thomas L Thomas, he would love to hear from all of you I'm sure, but if any of you brave men and women know how to get a hold of cpl Thomas L Thomas please let me know and i will pass the word along. Thankyou all very much!!
Christy Guthrie
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Name: James Patrick Hennessey
Hometown: Bayonne, New Jersey
Date: October 12, 2011 - 10:06 PM (pacific)
Great web-site to a
great fighting division Good Luck
Thank You For Your
Service
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Name: RICH WALSH
Hometown: BOSTON, MASS
Date: October 12, 2011 - 05:16 PM (pacific)
THE TROUBLE WITH THE VIET NAM WAR ..IS THAT IT KILLED SO MANY OF US THAT SURVIVED.........
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Name: Alva Shirley
Hometown: Columbus, GA
Date: October 11, 2011 - 12:28 PM (pacific)
Hoping that all the members of 3rd platoon, A/2nd/327 will make it to the Alpha Company reunion this year. We are very under represented!
NS
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Name: Larry Allen Scott
Hometown: Hayden, Idaho
Date: October 10, 2011 - 06:58 PM (pacific)
HHC. 2/327. 10/70. - 10/71 the war never ended in Nam. Agent orange and cancer is taking me down, as it has so many of us. I treasure the thought, I will die as a result of serving our country. Welcome home to all my brothers and sisters of the 101st Airborne. "NO SLACK"
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Name: Gregory Wortman
Hometown: ,
Date: October 10, 2011 - 05:28 PM (pacific)
I am an active duty Captain currently serving overseas and am trying to find any information on my second cousin, SGT Douglas F. Wortman. He was an RTO in E Co, 327 IN from 1969-1970. He was KIA on 21 APR 70 along with 3 other Soldiers from his unit. I would appreciate anyone with any information to please pass it onto me at gregory.wortman1@gmail.com
Thank you for your service and God Bless all of you.
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Name: daniel goodwin
Hometown: mesa, AZ
Date: October 08, 2011 - 01:32 PM (pacific)
You have a pic of my dad. Tom Goodwin is still alive and well. If you would like his email address tomgoodwininpi@yahoo.com send him an email. Im sure he would love to hear from you. He is in the US but not much longer as he will return to the Philippines soon.
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Name: Dennis West
Hometown: ,
Date: October 07, 2011 - 07:55 PM (pacific)
I was an In Country Transfer from the AMERICAL. Served in B co 2nd/327th from "Oct 71 thru April 72" From Camp Eagle and B-Ham, to Cam Rahn Bay when the Bn stood down, and returned the colors back to FT Campbell. Later, I was the XO of C co 2nd Bn (Airborne) 187th INF (RAKKASAN) in Panama.
Best Regards
Dennis West
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Name: KEITH SHIRRELL
Hometown: ,
Date: October 07, 2011 - 06:23 PM (pacific)
I PROUDLY SERVED WITH CO. D 1/327TH 101ST AIRBORNE VIETNAM FROM SEPT. 1968 TO SEPT. 1969.
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR IS INFORMAION ABOUT THE TIME IN THE A SHAU ( 7-15-69 - 7-16-69 - 7-17-69).
I'M HOPING SOMEONE MIGHT KNOW THE A.O.- ANY AFTER ACTION REPORTS OR LOCATIONS - BOOKS OR SOMEONE TO CONTACT.
I REMEMBER THE DAYS WE WERE THERE. I WAS WITH DOC LEFTY - I HELPED PULL HIM UP THE HILL TO THE LZ.
WE MUST NEVER FORGET OWR BROTHERS.
KEITH SHIRRELL
1/327TH
PLEASE EMAIL ME @ BKTHELLAMA@AOL.COM OR ADD INFO TO THE GUESTBOOK
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Name: donald g johnson
Hometown: lakeland, fla
Date: October 07, 2011 - 01:00 PM (pacific)
i served with peter malae as a temp security guard in saigon for apprx 60 days...a group of us was pulled out 90 replo for temp dutyas guards.. we were then sent to 101st abn.. i went to 2bn 327inf
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Name: J Malae
Hometown: ,
Date: October 06, 2011 - 12:34 AM (pacific)
Anybody serve with a Peter Malae? Best of my knowledge was in RVN for his first of 3 tours in 66'/67' with HHQ 2/327-HAWK RECON 1-1. Carried the "60", big Samoan dude, and was one bad SOB! Served with a "Doc Howe" and a Sgt. Rick Vaughn.
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Name: Eddie 'Slick' Ireland
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Date: October 05, 2011 - 12:56 PM (pacific)
'Welcome Home Brothers'
I served with C Co 1/501 (2nd Brigade) @ LZ Sally during 1968.
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Name: Danny aka Duck Pittman
Hometown: Hinesville, Georgia
Date: October 04, 2011 - 08:56 AM (pacific)
In the past week I made contact with two Brothers which I have not seen in over 40 years...Bro. Rich Walsh and Bro. Ken Kesinger... as you know it touch my heart... Rich and I made contact in Boston when I was there visiting my family.. ( I now reside in Georgia outside of Ft. Stewart ) I know that I am bless to have two brothers that were in the same company C.2/327 Inf. N.F.S. at the same time drinking the same rice paddy water... I still miss my Bro, who are still on the objective... they live forever in our hearts and minds
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Name: Donald Paul Cheverie
Hometown: Lisbon, CT
Date: October 03, 2011 - 07:34 PM (pacific)
Proudly served 68-69, Camp Eagle, 101st HHQ, loaned to I think the 326 Engr Corps... And I ran the HHQ generator station & helped wire up electrical, with my other roster duties.
SP5 awarded as I left May 69 (full year at Camp Eagle. Great site! Lots of memories here - thanks.
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Name: george yerkes
Hometown: battle creek, mi
Date: October 01, 2011 - 11:16 AM (pacific)
i was proud to serve with "NO SLACK" 1996 1997
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Name: Edward Mike Ewing
Hometown: Chillicothe, Missouri
Date: September 26, 2011 - 11:45 PM (pacific)
On Sept. 11 1969 I arrived in Phu Bai assigned to C btry 2/138. B btry 2/138 was on Tomahawk at that time. On Oct.10,1969 the National Gaurd unit from Kentucky went home. We became the 1/39th. On December 8, 1969, we relieved B btry on Tomahawk & stayed there until Mar. 11,1970
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Name: Thomas "Beetle" Bailey
Hometown: , Virginia
Date: September 26, 2011 - 11:58 AM (pacific)
I served with the best, "Recondo"s 2/502nd Inf 1st Brigade 101st Airborne Div.,from July 67 to June 68,Duc Pho,Chu Lai,Phan Thiet,Phu Bai,Ashau Valley,etc.Still looking for: Lt Nelson,Lt Rogers,Sgt Strickland,Sgt Mike Bergman,Sgt Jerry Brechler,Rivers,Don Welch,RC Smith,Watson,and many more,never give up. tbone1012000@yahoo.com Strike Force
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Name: Burke Minns
Hometown: Spring Lake, Michigan
Date: September 24, 2011 - 12:35 PM (pacific)
I was a medic assigned to HHC 1/327th Inf in 1967. I would like to hear from anyone that was in my platoon.
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Name: Jorge L. Segui
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Date: September 23, 2011 - 09:57 PM (pacific)
Would like to hear from anyone who was present when David E. Ralph, C-1/327 was KIA on 19 Sep 1967. Anyone know the whereabouts of Aaron "Andy Capp" McDaniels, Doc Jimmy Young, or Paul Rolon. Trying to find missing pieces of my life's fractured puzzle...
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Name: Mike Hartness
Hometown: Lowell, NC
Date: September 23, 2011 - 01:15 PM (pacific)
Was with B-1/327, 1st Platoon.....April 4, 66 to April 7 67.
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Name: Mark George Kunkel
Hometown: Kimball, Minnesota
Date: September 22, 2011 - 03:44 PM (pacific)
Served from April of 1969 through May of 1970 Alpha Co. 1st of 327th. Home base Camp Eagle between DaNang and Hue.
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Name: Randall J McCoskey
Hometown: Haughton, La.
Date: September 18, 2011 - 09:39 PM (pacific)
1st Plt D 3/327th during Operation Desert Storm
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Name: HENRY FRANK DE VINCENZO
Hometown: BOSTON, MASS.
Date: September 17, 2011 - 03:56 PM (pacific)
i was with C 1/327 SEPT 67-68 ALSO D CO. WHEN IT WAS STARTED UP IN 1968.SGT.RAY HERMAN WAS THE PLT. SGT. MY FIRST SQD. LDR. WAS SGT CARDONA,THEN SGT.ORLANDO 'PANCHO' AVILA, THEN SGT.PETE CONLIN WHO WAS KIA APRIL 21, 1968. THEN I WENT TO FT. BRAGG 4/325 UNTIL NOV.1969
wrote on September 15, 2011
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8:18 pm
Name: Walt Baker
Hometown: Cocoa, Florida
Date: September 15, 2011 - 02:33 PM (pacific)
I served with Delta Company 1/327 from 1980 to 1983
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Name: Donald Oliver
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga
Date: September 11, 2011 - 06:11 PM (pacific)
I served in vietnam in HHC 1st 327th Inf.1966 to 1967.
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Name: Jon Page
Hometown: Harper, TX
Date: September 11, 2011 - 06:05 PM (pacific)
Looking for Balzer, was in the 2/327 Delta air strike 8/68 and later in HHC Commo. Was from Boston I think. Any help out there?
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Name: DANNY CLARK HENSLEY
Hometown: LOUISVILLE, KY
Date: September 10, 2011 - 03:28 PM (pacific)
Served with D co.1st/327th 06-70/10-71.Transfer from Wildflecken,Germany to Vietnam,FROM ONE HELL HOLE TO ANOTHER.Had real friends in NAM.
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Name: tindall marpell williams
Hometown: wintersprings, fl.
Date: September 10, 2011 - 11:31 AM (pacific)
looking for anyone in tigerforce 1967_1968
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Name: Bud Blalock
Hometown: ,
Date: September 06, 2011 - 08:29 PM (pacific)
Retired in Las Vegas for the last 10 years
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Name: Veronica Sosa
Hometown: Fountain, Colorado
Date: September 06, 2011 - 01:09 PM (pacific)
My son was with 327th infantry in Iraq. Does anyone have a copy of the group picture taken there? He never got his copy and I would really like to get one for him. It was probably taken in 2005. His name is Efren Sosa. If anybody has or knows where I can get a copy, please let me know>
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Name: Michael Tyrone Ayer
Hometown: Summerfield, FL
Date: September 01, 2011 - 10:11 AM (pacific)
Gentlemen/Ladies, I am a former high school classmate of John W. Rowland Service I.D. 53388360. John was KIA RVN Phu Yen Providence 1/23/66 while serving with 101st/327/2nBn/Company C. Our class is planning a 50th reunion next April and we would like to honor John in our Memory Book. I personally would like to speak to or hear from anyone that served with John during his time with the 101st. Best regards and gratitude to all who have served. Michael T. Ayer
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Name: ken t iacullo
Hometown: franklin park, il
Date: August 31, 2011 - 09:44 PM (pacific)
I WAS IN NAM FROM MAY 69 THRU MAY 1970 WITH THE 501ST SIGNAL BTN. STARTED OUT ON FSB SIRBORNE TILL MONSOONS STARTED.(THIS WAS HAMBURGER HILL AREA)>NEXT WAS FSB B.G. RENDEVOUS, TWO WEEKS IN CAMBODIA AND LAOS WHERE WE WERE REALLY WERE NOT ACCORDING TO THE ARMY. FIREBASE RIFLE TOOK HALF MY HEARING AND NINE SOLDIERS ONE NIGHT. I SET UP COMMO WITH THE GRUNTS AND STAYED THRU ALL THE FIGHTING. CHINOOK CRASHED WITH 27 ABOARD. FUN TIMES FOR ALL INVOLVED. GLAD TO BE ALIVE AND HONOR MY BROTHERS ALL THE TIME. MADE E-5 WHILE THERE. NO PARADE WHEN I GOT OFF THE PLANE. HAVE A LOT OF PICTURES FROM ALL THE PLACES I WAS AT. PEACE MY BROTHERS. IKE
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Name: Richard Darnell Matheny
Hometown: Indianaoplis, In
Date: August 31, 2011 - 09:43 PM (pacific)
I was with aco.1st/327 1968 . I went over with 3rd brigade of 82nd shortly after arrival iwas grandees to the 101st
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Name: jason cremer
Hometown: varna, il
Date: August 29, 2011 - 10:14 PM (pacific)
i was in 3/327 delta co and hhc from 2001-2003 I miss all my brothers it was a honor to serve with u all and wish i was able to come back. I ride with patriot guard riders as much as possible and am going to honor all our fellow soldiers til the day i die. Hooah!!!
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Name: Arthur Cook
Hometown: Corona, ca
Date: August 29, 2011 - 12:52 AM (pacific)
Best wishes to you all. I was just looking up history of my dad (Sgt Arthur Cook) who was wounded in the battle of Bastogne in WWII. I'm hoping for a safe return for all of you.
LTC Arthur Cook Jr.
1st Bn (M) 5th Inf
25th Inf Div
Retired
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Name: Lloyd Davis
Hometown: Pelham, Georgia
Date: August 28, 2011 - 10:15 PM (pacific)
Searching for anyone who served with Charlie Co. 2nd Bn. 327th Inf.from 1971_1974. I was with 1st Platoon.
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Name: Dennis Lysiak
Hometown: Crestview, Florida
Date: August 27, 2011 - 07:41 AM (pacific)
C co 2/327 2/96-3/99 God Bless to all my brothers that paid the ultimate sacrifice for this country, and God Speed to all current and prior No Slack brothers!
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Name: Melvin L Bailey
Hometown: Sterling, Alaska
Date: August 26, 2011 - 02:04 PM (pacific)
B co. 2/327th 9/68-12/68
My condolances go to Jackie Rael, whose recent post stirred me to respond.
People who suffer from PTSD are not crazy...they are having valid reactions to events that have occured to them and can greatly benefit from outpatient treatment that includes others with PTSD.
I was one of the first vets given a diagnosis of PTSD in 1980. It has helped me to realize why I react peculiarly to certain situations and how it also affectes others in my life.
I grew up having an uncle Eldon West(CMH/Korea)who suffered tremendously with his feelings and self medicated with alcohol until took his own life in 1960. He also introduced me to another CMH earner, Audie Murphy, who, in our casual relationship over many years showed similar traits to my uncle, he drank a lot and was always packing heat.
I was exposed to Agent Orange at FB Vaghel, being the cherry I had to put on a pancho while standing guard while they sprayed. It has affected me over the years but not as severely as it has my progeny. My daughter's heart was opperated on for Woulf/Parkinsons/White diesiese when she was 14. When it came up in a group study of Agent Orange being conducted in New Orleans by LSU about my daughters WPW three other men in the group of eight had children with WPW. We were all dismissed from the study! I have a grandson who was born with an extrordinarily rare ailment: Epidermilosis Bilosa EB (see the movie "the Boy Whose Skin Fell Off")
Please do not take this as complaining...my life is grand because I am able to use coping techniques taught by the VA and have found the right medication, which took time and trial.
My daughter is healthy and athletic since her heart was corrected, and my grandson, though sometimes hevily bandaged, is very active in Football and Wresteling.
The first step to happiness is asking for help either as a PTSD victim or family member GO FOR IT!
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Name: jackie rael
Hometown: ,
Date: August 26, 2011 - 12:24 AM (pacific)
I am the daughter of Henry Rael who passed on 01/07/2010.He was 101st Airborne 327th. I guess writing this I hoped to find a sense of peace because the war still is taking from us it took my dad at 61. I miss him everyday and feel so cheated. I want you to know though what a hero my dad was to us. For 31 years he suffered and never once complained. Agent Orange took my brothers legs and my dads life. He went to work everyday never abused us never drank never did drugs he put food on the table and a roof over our heads. He never took a handout from anyone to raise my handicapped brother but busted his ass (he even had a crack down the middle as he would say) for his family with two slipped disc in his back. He then lost both right lobes of his lung to cancer in 1992 and five days out of surgery his stubborn butt walked so he could see me graduate. He lived with diabites and hep c., staph infections, degenerative bone disease, arthritis, etc. He also had severe ptsd and a rare bacteria in his blood. He was so angry for all the years he fought to have the US government acknowledge the damage they did but couldn't get disability or aide until he was diagnosed with ptsd. Being proud and strong he was livid and insulted he had to live with this stigmata of being crazy. I used to joke he had the papers to prove it so we could do something like rob a bank and he get away with it cause we had papers he was nuts., My dad fought for his life everyday but at the end he was tired. My dad used to say he was dying didn't I get it I used to tell him well get on with it being my father's daughter it was our way. I asked him one time why he always joked about dying he said because I would take it the hardest but had to be the strongest for everyone else. When he found out his liver turned to cancer he told me I'm getting on with it you going to cry. I told him no they have not said war over so until then deal with it. They only gave him a year and I will be damned he beat it and I did not let him see me cry. It was a sepsis that took him in the end, the bacteria in his blood he got sprayed with in the Agent Orange but even then he fought. My dad lived with survivors guilt and he used to tell me he didn't know if he was the lucky one or the unlucky since he lived and and didn't die in niam. Why didn't God take him but everyone else he cared about. There was not a day he was haunted by the war. My dad always held eveyrone else up and at the end we held him. I remember he told me he was ready to die and I told him I wanted him to live and fight he told me sometimes a good retreat is better than a bad stand and he was tired and weak and was in so much pain and couldn't enjoy life anymore so I told him my world would end but I would help him and it was ok. For all his pain he just closed his eyes and with peace went with God. For all this was his reward a beautiful and merciful death. I didn't cry at the funeral or rosary because he taught me to be strong and this was my honor to him. He got a 21 honor salute. I always thought taps would make me cry at the moment but it made me so very proud! When they took his flag off my heart broke. My dad wasn't embalmed and he said he would go back to the earth which he came. Despite all his suffering he had so much faith. They let us see him which they were not supposed to and I'll be damned he had a smile on his face. the only insult is the National Cemetary in Santa Fe, New Mexico refused use a white stone and said it would be 3500 to put one. I've written the governer, the senator to no avail, see the white stones block the view of the snobs who don't value the price you all paid so they could be fee (damn hippies) I guess the war is still making us suffer. I just want you to know he was proud to serve with all of you and carried all of you everyday, but he was a hero to us in every other way. Thank you for letting me write this.
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Name: Burton j Hill
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Date: August 24, 2011 - 07:17 PM (pacific)
My dad, whom i never got to meet was in the 101st, 1st BDE, 327th ABN INF. His name was David Pearson SGT. I never had the pleasure of meeting my father, but from his medals i know he must have been a brave man. 2 silver stars and was nominated for the CMO, but his LT was killed before he could file the paperwork. I would love to talk with anyone who served with him. He was in the A-shaw valley, Phu Loc, Phu Xon, Phu Bai, Bein Hoa and Saigon. His zippo which is the only thing I have from him says viet-nam- 4-68-5H69 Please anyone....I would like to know what my dad was like. burtonhill@cbbain.com 206-354-7756
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Name: AJ Moore Sr.
Hometown: Norton Shores, Michigan
Date: August 24, 2011 - 04:14 PM (pacific)
I want to thank Lynn Shelton and Joe Serna for coming to the Reunion of Bco 3/506 101st in July in San Antonio Tx. They were friends and served in Bco 2/327th with my brother Ernest L. Moore for the first 9 months he was in Vietnam before he was KIA 5/10/70 (Mothers Day) in Cambodia. It was an Honor to meet and talk with you after so many years, it meant alot to Candy (widow) and I.
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Name: Robert C. Meager
Hometown: South Padre Island, Texas
Date: August 24, 2011 - 02:47 PM (pacific)
I would like to post a few photos of my trip to Vietnam and in particular Tuy Hoa. Thanks
Bob Meager
US Army (Ret)
B Co. 2/327 1966
2/32
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Name: Edward T Donohue
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Date: August 24, 2011 - 01:41 PM (pacific)
HHC 1/327th INF 93-98 Served as BN S4 NCOIC deployments to Sinai and Haiti; 9 JRTC's...
"Above the Rest"
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Name: John Joseph Harris
Hometown: Roseville , California
Date: August 23, 2011 - 02:35 PM (pacific)
John Harris served with the long range reconnaissance of A Troop 2/17th Cavalry 101st airborne Division our operations were to continue with 6 - 12 man LRRP's in support of gathering intelligence information on the enemy for the 327th and 502nd airborne infantry units of the 101st We also provided covering fire for the helicopter staging ares where these units deployed to and from the field around Tua Hoa hope anyone who has a story of your encounters with our machine gun jeeps , longe range recon patrols or our choppers in Vietnam will forward those to the my e/mail for our facebook page Thanks
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Name: Judy Gorman King
Hometown: White Bluff , TN
Date: August 23, 2011 - 10:56 AM (pacific)
I am working on finding photos for "The Wall"
the new Education Center. I saw that you have a photo of Jerry Wayne Mustain would you go to www.vvmf.org website and send them a copy Just click on Call for Photos and it will show you how
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, Arizona
Date: August 23, 2011 - 12:23 AM (pacific)
I'm trying to contact Thomas Bagnell. The last time he posted was 2009 looking for any info on his dad, Thomas Bagnell. He was in A co. 1/327 1971. I sent
an email per his post but no answer. If anyone knows of Tom, please have him contact me. I have video of his dad on patrol in the A Shau Valley.
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Name: Bill Lee
Hometown: ,
Date: August 15, 2011 - 11:14 PM (pacific)
Late January, 1968, the 327th moved into Phu-Loc and the first btn of the 5th Marine Regiment moved to Hue to back up 2/5. some of us Combat Engineers stayed back to do the road sweep with you, I was one of them. To my Brothers from the 101st I say Semper Fi.
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Name: Darla W. Hurst
Hometown: ,
Date: August 15, 2011 - 10:37 PM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone that knew my cousin PFC Randall F. Kaser Co B,1st Bn,327th Inf,101st Abn Div,Grade E-3.... letters say he was KIA August 11.1969 in the Ashau Valley.. even if you knew him at Camp Eagle..Please e-mail me,Thank you so very much for your time.. Darla...
Hometown: Cocoa, Florida
Date: September 15, 2011 - 02:33 PM (pacific)
I served with Delta Company 1/327 from 1980 to 1983
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Name: Donald Oliver
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga
Date: September 11, 2011 - 06:11 PM (pacific)
I served in vietnam in HHC 1st 327th Inf.1966 to 1967.
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Name: Jon Page
Hometown: Harper, TX
Date: September 11, 2011 - 06:05 PM (pacific)
Looking for Balzer, was in the 2/327 Delta air strike 8/68 and later in HHC Commo. Was from Boston I think. Any help out there?
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Name: DANNY CLARK HENSLEY
Hometown: LOUISVILLE, KY
Date: September 10, 2011 - 03:28 PM (pacific)
Served with D co.1st/327th 06-70/10-71.Transfer from Wildflecken,Germany to Vietnam,FROM ONE HELL HOLE TO ANOTHER.Had real friends in NAM.
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Name: tindall marpell williams
Hometown: wintersprings, fl.
Date: September 10, 2011 - 11:31 AM (pacific)
looking for anyone in tigerforce 1967_1968
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Name: Bud Blalock
Hometown: ,
Date: September 06, 2011 - 08:29 PM (pacific)
Retired in Las Vegas for the last 10 years
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Name: Veronica Sosa
Hometown: Fountain, Colorado
Date: September 06, 2011 - 01:09 PM (pacific)
My son was with 327th infantry in Iraq. Does anyone have a copy of the group picture taken there? He never got his copy and I would really like to get one for him. It was probably taken in 2005. His name is Efren Sosa. If anybody has or knows where I can get a copy, please let me know>
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Name: Michael Tyrone Ayer
Hometown: Summerfield, FL
Date: September 01, 2011 - 10:11 AM (pacific)
Gentlemen/Ladies, I am a former high school classmate of John W. Rowland Service I.D. 53388360. John was KIA RVN Phu Yen Providence 1/23/66 while serving with 101st/327/2nBn/Company C. Our class is planning a 50th reunion next April and we would like to honor John in our Memory Book. I personally would like to speak to or hear from anyone that served with John during his time with the 101st. Best regards and gratitude to all who have served. Michael T. Ayer
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Name: ken t iacullo
Hometown: franklin park, il
Date: August 31, 2011 - 09:44 PM (pacific)
I WAS IN NAM FROM MAY 69 THRU MAY 1970 WITH THE 501ST SIGNAL BTN. STARTED OUT ON FSB SIRBORNE TILL MONSOONS STARTED.(THIS WAS HAMBURGER HILL AREA)>NEXT WAS FSB B.G. RENDEVOUS, TWO WEEKS IN CAMBODIA AND LAOS WHERE WE WERE REALLY WERE NOT ACCORDING TO THE ARMY. FIREBASE RIFLE TOOK HALF MY HEARING AND NINE SOLDIERS ONE NIGHT. I SET UP COMMO WITH THE GRUNTS AND STAYED THRU ALL THE FIGHTING. CHINOOK CRASHED WITH 27 ABOARD. FUN TIMES FOR ALL INVOLVED. GLAD TO BE ALIVE AND HONOR MY BROTHERS ALL THE TIME. MADE E-5 WHILE THERE. NO PARADE WHEN I GOT OFF THE PLANE. HAVE A LOT OF PICTURES FROM ALL THE PLACES I WAS AT. PEACE MY BROTHERS. IKE
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Name: Richard Darnell Matheny
Hometown: Indianaoplis, In
Date: August 31, 2011 - 09:43 PM (pacific)
I was with aco.1st/327 1968 . I went over with 3rd brigade of 82nd shortly after arrival iwas grandees to the 101st
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Name: jason cremer
Hometown: varna, il
Date: August 29, 2011 - 10:14 PM (pacific)
i was in 3/327 delta co and hhc from 2001-2003 I miss all my brothers it was a honor to serve with u all and wish i was able to come back. I ride with patriot guard riders as much as possible and am going to honor all our fellow soldiers til the day i die. Hooah!!!
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Name: Arthur Cook
Hometown: Corona, ca
Date: August 29, 2011 - 12:52 AM (pacific)
Best wishes to you all. I was just looking up history of my dad (Sgt Arthur Cook) who was wounded in the battle of Bastogne in WWII. I'm hoping for a safe return for all of you.
LTC Arthur Cook Jr.
1st Bn (M) 5th Inf
25th Inf Div
Retired
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Name: Lloyd Davis
Hometown: Pelham, Georgia
Date: August 28, 2011 - 10:15 PM (pacific)
Searching for anyone who served with Charlie Co. 2nd Bn. 327th Inf.from 1971_1974. I was with 1st Platoon.
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Name: Dennis Lysiak
Hometown: Crestview, Florida
Date: August 27, 2011 - 07:41 AM (pacific)
C co 2/327 2/96-3/99 God Bless to all my brothers that paid the ultimate sacrifice for this country, and God Speed to all current and prior No Slack brothers!
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Name: Melvin L Bailey
Hometown: Sterling, Alaska
Date: August 26, 2011 - 02:04 PM (pacific)
B co. 2/327th 9/68-12/68
My condolances go to Jackie Rael, whose recent post stirred me to respond.
People who suffer from PTSD are not crazy...they are having valid reactions to events that have occured to them and can greatly benefit from outpatient treatment that includes others with PTSD.
I was one of the first vets given a diagnosis of PTSD in 1980. It has helped me to realize why I react peculiarly to certain situations and how it also affectes others in my life.
I grew up having an uncle Eldon West(CMH/Korea)who suffered tremendously with his feelings and self medicated with alcohol until took his own life in 1960. He also introduced me to another CMH earner, Audie Murphy, who, in our casual relationship over many years showed similar traits to my uncle, he drank a lot and was always packing heat.
I was exposed to Agent Orange at FB Vaghel, being the cherry I had to put on a pancho while standing guard while they sprayed. It has affected me over the years but not as severely as it has my progeny. My daughter's heart was opperated on for Woulf/Parkinsons/White diesiese when she was 14. When it came up in a group study of Agent Orange being conducted in New Orleans by LSU about my daughters WPW three other men in the group of eight had children with WPW. We were all dismissed from the study! I have a grandson who was born with an extrordinarily rare ailment: Epidermilosis Bilosa EB (see the movie "the Boy Whose Skin Fell Off")
Please do not take this as complaining...my life is grand because I am able to use coping techniques taught by the VA and have found the right medication, which took time and trial.
My daughter is healthy and athletic since her heart was corrected, and my grandson, though sometimes hevily bandaged, is very active in Football and Wresteling.
The first step to happiness is asking for help either as a PTSD victim or family member GO FOR IT!
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Name: jackie rael
Hometown: ,
Date: August 26, 2011 - 12:24 AM (pacific)
I am the daughter of Henry Rael who passed on 01/07/2010.He was 101st Airborne 327th. I guess writing this I hoped to find a sense of peace because the war still is taking from us it took my dad at 61. I miss him everyday and feel so cheated. I want you to know though what a hero my dad was to us. For 31 years he suffered and never once complained. Agent Orange took my brothers legs and my dads life. He went to work everyday never abused us never drank never did drugs he put food on the table and a roof over our heads. He never took a handout from anyone to raise my handicapped brother but busted his ass (he even had a crack down the middle as he would say) for his family with two slipped disc in his back. He then lost both right lobes of his lung to cancer in 1992 and five days out of surgery his stubborn butt walked so he could see me graduate. He lived with diabites and hep c., staph infections, degenerative bone disease, arthritis, etc. He also had severe ptsd and a rare bacteria in his blood. He was so angry for all the years he fought to have the US government acknowledge the damage they did but couldn't get disability or aide until he was diagnosed with ptsd. Being proud and strong he was livid and insulted he had to live with this stigmata of being crazy. I used to joke he had the papers to prove it so we could do something like rob a bank and he get away with it cause we had papers he was nuts., My dad fought for his life everyday but at the end he was tired. My dad used to say he was dying didn't I get it I used to tell him well get on with it being my father's daughter it was our way. I asked him one time why he always joked about dying he said because I would take it the hardest but had to be the strongest for everyone else. When he found out his liver turned to cancer he told me I'm getting on with it you going to cry. I told him no they have not said war over so until then deal with it. They only gave him a year and I will be damned he beat it and I did not let him see me cry. It was a sepsis that took him in the end, the bacteria in his blood he got sprayed with in the Agent Orange but even then he fought. My dad lived with survivors guilt and he used to tell me he didn't know if he was the lucky one or the unlucky since he lived and and didn't die in niam. Why didn't God take him but everyone else he cared about. There was not a day he was haunted by the war. My dad always held eveyrone else up and at the end we held him. I remember he told me he was ready to die and I told him I wanted him to live and fight he told me sometimes a good retreat is better than a bad stand and he was tired and weak and was in so much pain and couldn't enjoy life anymore so I told him my world would end but I would help him and it was ok. For all his pain he just closed his eyes and with peace went with God. For all this was his reward a beautiful and merciful death. I didn't cry at the funeral or rosary because he taught me to be strong and this was my honor to him. He got a 21 honor salute. I always thought taps would make me cry at the moment but it made me so very proud! When they took his flag off my heart broke. My dad wasn't embalmed and he said he would go back to the earth which he came. Despite all his suffering he had so much faith. They let us see him which they were not supposed to and I'll be damned he had a smile on his face. the only insult is the National Cemetary in Santa Fe, New Mexico refused use a white stone and said it would be 3500 to put one. I've written the governer, the senator to no avail, see the white stones block the view of the snobs who don't value the price you all paid so they could be fee (damn hippies) I guess the war is still making us suffer. I just want you to know he was proud to serve with all of you and carried all of you everyday, but he was a hero to us in every other way. Thank you for letting me write this.
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Name: Burton j Hill
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Date: August 24, 2011 - 07:17 PM (pacific)
My dad, whom i never got to meet was in the 101st, 1st BDE, 327th ABN INF. His name was David Pearson SGT. I never had the pleasure of meeting my father, but from his medals i know he must have been a brave man. 2 silver stars and was nominated for the CMO, but his LT was killed before he could file the paperwork. I would love to talk with anyone who served with him. He was in the A-shaw valley, Phu Loc, Phu Xon, Phu Bai, Bein Hoa and Saigon. His zippo which is the only thing I have from him says viet-nam- 4-68-5H69 Please anyone....I would like to know what my dad was like. burtonhill@cbbain.com 206-354-7756
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Name: AJ Moore Sr.
Hometown: Norton Shores, Michigan
Date: August 24, 2011 - 04:14 PM (pacific)
I want to thank Lynn Shelton and Joe Serna for coming to the Reunion of Bco 3/506 101st in July in San Antonio Tx. They were friends and served in Bco 2/327th with my brother Ernest L. Moore for the first 9 months he was in Vietnam before he was KIA 5/10/70 (Mothers Day) in Cambodia. It was an Honor to meet and talk with you after so many years, it meant alot to Candy (widow) and I.
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Name: Robert C. Meager
Hometown: South Padre Island, Texas
Date: August 24, 2011 - 02:47 PM (pacific)
I would like to post a few photos of my trip to Vietnam and in particular Tuy Hoa. Thanks
Bob Meager
US Army (Ret)
B Co. 2/327 1966
2/32
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Name: Edward T Donohue
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Date: August 24, 2011 - 01:41 PM (pacific)
HHC 1/327th INF 93-98 Served as BN S4 NCOIC deployments to Sinai and Haiti; 9 JRTC's...
"Above the Rest"
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Name: John Joseph Harris
Hometown: Roseville , California
Date: August 23, 2011 - 02:35 PM (pacific)
John Harris served with the long range reconnaissance of A Troop 2/17th Cavalry 101st airborne Division our operations were to continue with 6 - 12 man LRRP's in support of gathering intelligence information on the enemy for the 327th and 502nd airborne infantry units of the 101st We also provided covering fire for the helicopter staging ares where these units deployed to and from the field around Tua Hoa hope anyone who has a story of your encounters with our machine gun jeeps , longe range recon patrols or our choppers in Vietnam will forward those to the my e/mail for our facebook page Thanks
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Name: Judy Gorman King
Hometown: White Bluff , TN
Date: August 23, 2011 - 10:56 AM (pacific)
I am working on finding photos for "The Wall"
the new Education Center. I saw that you have a photo of Jerry Wayne Mustain would you go to www.vvmf.org website and send them a copy Just click on Call for Photos and it will show you how
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, Arizona
Date: August 23, 2011 - 12:23 AM (pacific)
I'm trying to contact Thomas Bagnell. The last time he posted was 2009 looking for any info on his dad, Thomas Bagnell. He was in A co. 1/327 1971. I sent
an email per his post but no answer. If anyone knows of Tom, please have him contact me. I have video of his dad on patrol in the A Shau Valley.
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Name: Bill Lee
Hometown: ,
Date: August 15, 2011 - 11:14 PM (pacific)
Late January, 1968, the 327th moved into Phu-Loc and the first btn of the 5th Marine Regiment moved to Hue to back up 2/5. some of us Combat Engineers stayed back to do the road sweep with you, I was one of them. To my Brothers from the 101st I say Semper Fi.
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Name: Darla W. Hurst
Hometown: ,
Date: August 15, 2011 - 10:37 PM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone that knew my cousin PFC Randall F. Kaser Co B,1st Bn,327th Inf,101st Abn Div,Grade E-3.... letters say he was KIA August 11.1969 in the Ashau Valley.. even if you knew him at Camp Eagle..Please e-mail me,Thank you so very much for your time.. Darla...
