Guestbook

Name: THOMAS E (Eddie) GRAHAM
Hometown: SILVER CREEK, GA
Date: May 19, 2004 - 09:43 PM (pacific)
I SERVED WITH A LOT OF GREAT GUYS IN 1969 AND 1970 AS A DOG HANDLER AND I HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES.
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Name: Christopher Wade
Hometown: ,
Date: May 19, 2004 - 01:15 PM (pacific)
Looking for HELP: I'm an honest, open-minded reporter visiting in the Clarksville/Fort Campbell area. I'm hoping to find Screaming Eagles who have gotten back from Iraq and collect their stories. I'm a really good listener and happy to speak on or off the record with anyone who wants to talk. All names withheld at soldier's request. I want to know the stories, and I want to protect the storytellers. Any help would be great. My e-mail address is mr_reporter@hotmail.com
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Name: Gordy Doc Nelson
Hometown: Winona, Minnesota
Date: May 15, 2004 - 11:14 AM (pacific)
A big welcome to Larry Sheedy A co 3rd platoon 68-69. You found the web site! It is great to be able to comunicate with you.
Doc Nelson
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Name: Tim Grammer. Ph.D.
Hometown: ,
Date: May 13, 2004 - 11:55 PM (pacific)
Well! I was platoon leader of 1st platoon, Abu Assasins 79-81. Now those were the days!
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Name: DAVID H HAYNES
Hometown: VANCOUVER, WA
Date: May 09, 2004 - 07:19 PM (pacific)
WAS WITH 1ST/327 A/CO-1ST PLATOON
APRIL'69-'70 WAS AN RTO. STARTED OUT
ON TROI RIVER BRIDGE.
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Name: John Lescher
Hometown: Grafton, OH
Date: May 02, 2004 - 01:09 PM (pacific)
Was RTO for SSGT Danny Nye 71-72. On Birmingham, Bastogne, Veghel, Normandy, etc. Have many photos of the bush, with: LT O'Kelly, Nye, Doc Walker, Chili Pepper from Odem TX, Knees, Trixie, Oldpap, Storrie, Yardbird the dog etc. We came home to San Mateo as a Unit. Right now trying to help out a friend locate some of his buddies. Looking for Lee Wayne Franklin, went from Ft. Polk to Ft. Sill to Nam. Went in on the same day as Cecil R. Henderson-DOB 12-2-1943. Lives at 2309- 24st st. Dickinson TX 77539. Cecil is looking for Wayne. They both went in on the same day.
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Name: Jerry Berry
Hometown: Libby, Montana
Date: May 01, 2004 - 10:45 AM (pacific)
I served in the original bunch of Currahees after our battalion was formed in 1967 and deployed to Vietnam in Oct. 1967. I became a 1st Brigade PIO and our battalion first PIO, and got to know all the fine 327th PIOs during that time. I served under Maj. Spangler (Brigade PIO). I would like to know if he is still living and in good health. He was one fine individual.

I have been searching for my old friend, SSG Art Campbell, one of the 327th PIOs and later in charge of the PIO Lab at Phan Rang. Does anyone remember Art and know where I might start looking for him.

Come check out our website: www.currahee.org. We have a good many Currahees who came from and went to the 327th battalions. If you have any info. on Art Campbell, please contact me.
Jerry Berry
A Co/Bn PIO
Vietnam 1967/68
CURRAHEE!

PS: Dale, you guys have an outstanding website here. If any of your Screaming Eagles plan to attend the upcoming Week of the Eagles at Ft. Campbell in June, come by and visit with us at the Country Inn & Suites Hotel in Clarksville--our TOC.
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Name: Eugene Joseph Toni
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Date: April 30, 2004 - 02:58 PM (pacific)
I started out with "Alpha" Company on Los Banos 2/70 Switched to "echo" Company Sgt in charge of sniper team at B'ham until Aug '70 recon until 10/09/1970 when I stepped on a land mine and lost both of my legs below the knees of Vegal.
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Name: Peter L Hallas
Hometown: Yelm, WA
Date: April 27, 2004 - 10:46 PM (pacific)
Saw Lyn Gossards photos on the site and I haven't seen most of those faces he posted in many years. Seen some though and it's good to be here. Drop me a line if you know me!

Pete Hallas
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Name: Donald George Byrnes
Hometown: West Roxbury, Massachusetts
Date: April 26, 2004 - 06:18 PM (pacific)
Co B,1st platoon 2/327 was on FSB Berchtesgaden, when the NVA tried to overrun it on the morning of June 16, 1969 (this battle is usually listed as June 14th.Viet Nam was across the international date line & June 14th, U.S. time was June 15th in Viet Nam. The Battle took place on the night of June 15/16th, but didn't start until 4AM on the 16th.) We were pounded by mortar fire trying to blow up the TOC. Only 4 of us at the top of the hill (all in the same foxhole) & 7 others out near the point of the hill, made it through the night without being hit. Yet, I have never seen any article that even mentions we were fighting there that night.
If any of the other 10 survivors are out there, I would like to hear from them.
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Name: GARY LEDBETTER W LEDBETTER
Hometown: WILMINGTON, NC
Date: April 26, 2004 - 05:37 PM (pacific)
C 1/327 1966-1967 VIETNAM.A 1/505 82ND AIRBORNE TET 1968 . WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO WAS THERE.
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Name: ROBERT H GUNTER SR.
Hometown: CANTONMENT, FLORIDA
Date: April 24, 2004 - 09:51 AM (pacific)
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THE GREAT HELP.IWAS ABLE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH LT LYNN GOSSARD ,FOUND OUT
NEAL HARVEY WAS KIA, TALKED TO DOC NELSON, ROGER HUFFMAN WITCH WAS IN A DIFFERANT PLN. IF ANY OF THE 3RD HURD
PLEASE COME FORWARD WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. SARG. McKINNEY,BITTNER
STARKS. CHANNIE ,SLIM. DOC COOKE, DAUGHTY.
ROBERT GUNTER
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Name: Lynn W. Gossard
Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY
Date: April 23, 2004 - 12:24 PM (pacific)
Found this site by accident, but what a great find. Everyone is to be commended on the development and maintenance of this endeavor. It is no small task and I greatly appreciate it. It has been a little unnerving to dig out the past but rewarding as well. Keep up the good work...:)
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Name: BILL R SMITH
Hometown: GLENDALE, AZ.
Date: April 21, 2004 - 10:38 PM (pacific)
HEY FELLOW ABU TROOPERS. GOD AM I GLAD I FOUND THIS SITE. IT"S BEEN 37 YEARS. I WAS SO SURPRISED WHEN I LOGGED ONTO 1/327TH ROUSTER SITE AND FOUND THE PICTURES JUNGLE JIM GRAINGER HAS POSTED ON JUNGLE JIM #I & #2 . I FOUND MYSELF IN SOME OF THOSE OLD PICTURES. ESPECIALLY THE ONES TAKEN A SERTS @ BEN HOA WHERE JAMES AND I ENDED UP ON OUR SECOND TOUR. JAMES IF YOU SEE THIS OR ANYONE THAT KNOWS HOW TO CONTACT JUNGLE JIM GRAINGER. MAN I BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU A LONG TIME. I'M SO HAPPY TO FIND OUT YOUR STILL WITH US. JAMES DO REMEMBER US ESCORTING SGT JOEPH ARTAVIA'S SISTER UP TO PHU BIA HUE WHEN SHE CAME OVER TO NAM TO MEET ALL ABU TROOPS, AFTER THE CITY OF SAN MATEO ADOPTING A CO. I REMEMBER THAT TRIP COST US OUR E-6 STRIPES. I'VE ALSO BEEN TRYING TO LOCATE SGT E-5 RICHARD G. KIRK WHO WAS A SQUAD LEADER IN 4TH PLATOON. HE TOOK ME UNDER HIS WING ON MY FIRST TOUR AND TAUGHT ME HOW TO SURVIVE THAT PLACE. ALSO GROOMED ME TO BE SQUAD LEADER WHEN HE ROTATED. SOME OF YOU 4TH PLATOON GUYS MIGHT REMEMBER ME AS "TORCH" I LOVED TO LIGHT EM UP WITH TRACERS. WE HAD ONE PLATOON LEADER MOST OF YOU MIGHT REMEMBER BY HIS CALL SIGN "RANGO". I CAN'T REMEMBER THE PLACE,BUT WE LOST OUR PLATOON SGT. TO A BUONCING BETTY, AND HAD A HELL OF TIME GETTING HIM ON MEDI-VAC BECAUSE OF ALL THE BOUNCING BETTYS. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY ABU TROOPERS WHO WERE THERE FROM 67 TO 69. FROM ANY PLATOON. I WAS SO PROUD TO HAVE BEEN AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE WITH SUCH GREAT MEN AND COMRADES. THE COMMARDERE HAS NEVER BENN DUPLICATED IN MY LIFE. THANKS FOR BEING IN THAT PLACE WITH ME AT THAT TIME. GOD LOVE YOU ALL. IDO AND I HAVE MISSED YOU ALL!! PLEASE WRITE!!!
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Name: Lonnie (Doc) Layne
Hometown: ,
Date: April 20, 2004 - 06:53 PM (pacific)
Just had an e-mail this morning from fellow trooper Gary Ledbetter who was with C Co. 1st 327 and was wonded in May of 67. Welcome home and thanks to you guyes for this site. Its great to be able to make these contacts after all these years.

ATR Doc Layne
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Name: Clarence Franklin Brown
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina
Date: April 20, 2004 - 09:50 AM (pacific)
I have researched the roster and I could not find my name listed. I was in Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry of the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Brigade from November 1965 to October 1966. At one time, my company commander was Captain Hiser, I can not remember the others. I have a copy of my 201 file that verifies that I was assigned to the forementioned unit during that time. How can I have my name added to the roster? I also served on the M60 machine gun crew with Wise, Keller and Bradford for 6-8 months as an ammo bearer. Please inform me as to what I must do to be added to the unit roster.
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Name: JAMES HUNTLEY
Hometown: ,
Date: April 19, 2004 - 07:09 PM (pacific)
I WAS AT EAGLE BASE AND UP AROUND HUE, PHU BAI, 02/1970 - 02/1971. I KNOW I WAS ENGAGED IN COMBAT, KNOW I KNEW SOME OF BUDDIES WHO DIED BUT I AM SUFFERING FROM PTSD AND A VERY BAD MEMORY LOST. CAN ANY ONE REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT THIS TIME AND AREA AND UNIT THAT MAY HELP ME. I FINALLY RECEIVED MY BRONZE STAR AFTER 35 YEARS BUT I JUST CAN NOT REMEMBER MUCH. I REMEMBER THE AMMO DUMP AND I THOUGHT WE LOST A LOT OF SOLDIERS THAT NIGHT BUT I READ WHERE THERE WERE 3 REPORTED DEATHS.
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Name: Elizabeth Goodman
Hometown: North Augusta, SC
Date: April 19, 2004 - 10:24 AM (pacific)
I'm sorry, about this 2nd entry, but I found out from my dad, Walter Goodman, that he was with the 327th, and in A company. He mentioned something about being tied close to headquarters because he was also with the LRRP. Any help with the previous entry, and anyone who knows my dad would be VERY much welcomed!!! Thank you!
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Name: robert edward klans
Hometown: cicero, ill.
Date: April 19, 2004 - 03:08 AM (pacific)
67/68-adobted son -san-mateo -cal.
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Name: Todd Gregg Thomsen
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Date: April 19, 2004 - 01:27 AM (pacific)
My father was and is my hero. His name was Gail Ward Thomsen. If you have any information about him, photos, anything, please contact me at jennifer@mechner.com. I wish I knew him. Thank you and God Bless. Sincerely, Todd Gregg Thomsen
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Name: Elizabeth Goodman
Hometown: North Augusta, SC
Date: April 17, 2004 - 03:06 PM (pacific)
My dad was in the 101st in Vietnam. He doesn't talk about it much, but he mentioned him being with the "Widow Makers." He won't give me any specifics or details, but he has told me bits and pieces. If anyone has any more information about the "Widow Makers," I would greatly appreciate it. Please email me at lizzibell45@yahoo.com. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!
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Name: Arthur Joel Wacaster
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Date: April 15, 2004 - 07:27 PM (pacific)
Glad I came across this site. It's been enjoyable but a little bit strange "catching up." God bless all the Eagles every where around the world. I had the great privilege of serving as a platoon leader in B Co, 2/327th while Chargin' Charlie Beckwith was the Battalion Commander. Colonel Beckwith died in 1995 in Austin, TX of a heart attack. From time to time, I've written Mrs. Beckwith. I joined the 2/327th during Tet and moved with the b
battalion to Firebase Panther, from which we could see into the City of Hue and watch the Marines battle to reclaim the City. We moved from there to Firebase Henry, which almost no one who wasn't in the Battalion has every heard of. It was a low hill on the Song Hue Trach and Highway 547 between Birmingham and Bastogne. At some point the Marines had been there and had salted the hill with powered CS. Everytime the artillery fired the CS came out of the ground and blinded all of us on the hill. I started out as the anti-tank platoon leader ... some of you may recall when we had 106 recoiless rifles mounted on jeeps. No enemy tanks around, but they made pretty decent bunker busters. Anyway, I was a green butter bar from Infantry OCS and airborne school . We went up Highway 547 and opened up Bastogne before a side trip north to LZ Jane and environs during the relief of Khe Sanh. Following that, we air assaulted back onto Highway 547 and set out west towards the A Shau. That was in very late-April or early-May 1968. I think late-April since I was wounded and my platoon sergeant, SSG Oscar C. Gallegos of Alice, TX, was killed on May 11, 1968. I was medivaced home through Japan, the Phillipines and San Francisco. After changing branches to Signal Corps, I returned to the 101st in August 1970 as Battalion Signal Officer, 1/501st. Unfortunately for me, by then we were very short of infantry officers and I was pressed into duty as Assistant Operations Officer, Air, and Commander of first E Company and then HQ Company. We went down Highway 9 to the Rockpile and Khe Sahn and we were the first unit to DaNang to provide perimeter security when the last Marine units packed up for home. Sad to say, I wasn't good enough to bring all my guys home and there are three names on the wall that I visit with regularly. Living in Arlington, VA and working DC I have an easy time of it visiting The Memorial. I've not made much of an effort to keep in touch with my fellow vets. Maybe it's time to begin. We were soldiers once, but it seems as if we were never very young.
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Name: Arthur Joel Wacaster
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Date: April 15, 2004 - 01:20 PM (pacific)
Just ran across this site and have really enjoyed "catching up." I had the privilege of serving as Anti-tank Platoon Leader and 3rd Platoon Leader, B Co, 2/327th from Jan - May 1968. Some of you may recall when we still had 106 mm recoiless rifles mounted on jeeps. There were no enemy tanks around but they made pretty good bunker busters. During that period Chargin' Charlie Beckwith was the Battalion Commander. Colonel Beckwith died of a heart attack in Austin, TX in 1995. I recall the move from Firebase Panther, overlooking the city of Hue where we could see the marines fighting to retake the city after Tet, to first Firebase Henry and then Firebase Bastogne. I was wounded and my Platoon Sergeant, Staff Sergeant Oscar Conando Gallegos of Alice, Texas, was killed on May 5, 1968 along Highway 547. I returned to Vietnam in August 1970 - August 1971 and was a Company Commander with the 1/501st. Even though both were great units, I will always think of myself as a member of the "No Slack" Battalion. God bless you all.
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Name: John Henry Rogers III
Hometown: patrick, south carolina
Date: April 14, 2004 - 11:08 PM (pacific)
i am looking for anybody that served at bien-hoa in 1964 to 1965. I was in the 39th signal battalion. And is looking to reunite with other from there. You can email me at Onecntydispatche@aol.com that is my daughter in law email and she will give to me
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Name: witt m dupre
Hometown: ,
Date: April 14, 2004 - 02:22 AM (pacific)
please, if any one have known of a sam dupre please e-mail...in theory..no slack 327 2? s-2 co E company

Name: Michael L Moreno
Hometown: Reno, Nv
Date: March 15, 2004 - 02:57 PM (pacific)
Greetings to one and all, got back from visiting the soldiers at Delta Co 1-327th In in Ft Campbell Ky. Spent a few hours with them, these are bunch of good kids, they are professional in every sense of the word. Have looked into their eyes and saw the tiger and the compassion in their hearts. We should all be proud of the way they handle themselves and all they could say to me was that they were following in our footsteps. They are our pride and our warriors of the 21st century. They are true to their beliefs and they knew what they were fighting for, each other and for you and me. A big hearty Airborne and Air Assualt Sir!
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Name: Kimberly Elizabeth Tregaskes
Hometown: Templeton, PA
Date: March 14, 2004 - 08:55 PM (pacific)
Hello to all of you wonderful veterans. Thank you so much for fighting for American freedom. I stand proud each and every day that I say the pledge of allegiance. You men are a bunch that you just don't see anymore. I am the granddaughter of SSG Frederick J. Tregaskes and he was in Vietnam in 1966 until around October of 1967 I think.

I would like some information about Vietnam, any thing you would like to share with me, please do. I am in 10th grade at West Shamokin High School in PA, and my social studies class will be studying the Vietnam war pretty soon. If you want to send me anything, please do. My email address is kimberlytregaskes@yahoo.com .

I want to say thank you for fighting for me. Thank you for helping my grandfather out of that jungle in Vietnam. If you know him, please send me an email. I want to know what happened to him in Vietnam.

Pap, SSG Frederick J. Tregaskes is still alive, he is well. He was inducted into the Soldiers and Sailors Hall of Valor in Pittsburgh Pa a few years ago.

Please send me some information.

And once again, thank you for my freedom.

KIM
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Name: Ronald S Deal
Hometown: Cleveland, tennessee
Date: March 14, 2004 - 04:36 PM (pacific)
Hope everyone is doing fine .i am trying to find doc that gave me a call in 1988 0r 89 talk aboutnam but never got back to one another since he was retiring from fort cambell at that time would like to get back in touch sorry but do not remember his last name may god speed be with you all Ronald Deal.
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Name: Thomas Vincent Nakashima
Hometown: ,
Date: March 13, 2004 - 09:31 PM (pacific)
I was in Mortar Battery of the 327th and got out just before Viet Nam in March of 1963. I can't find anything about Mortar Batter on this site. Did they disolve it for Viet Nam? Does anybody know?

Tom Nakashima
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Name: Jim Drachmann
Hometown: silkeborg, Denmark
Date: March 13, 2004 - 09:20 PM (pacific)
Hi
I am a Danish collector who collect para wings from World Wide.
I have seen your website and I must say that is a very good job
you have done. If you will you can sign in my guestbook if
you like. Here is a link to my website.
http://www.paraworld.dk/

Best Regard.
Jim Drachmann.
Para world.
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Name: Refugio Art(Arturo) Sias
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Date: March 12, 2004 - 06:39 PM (pacific)
Have gone all through the guest book, anybody from B Co. 70-71
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Name: Dan McIsaac
Hometown: Wrentham, MA
Date: March 12, 2004 - 06:18 PM (pacific)
I am trying to contact Christine Norris Sellback listed on page 5 of this guest book.

She wanted to contact people who knew her dad, Ssg. Gerry Norris KIA May 14, 1967.

I served with Gerry from the rank of Pvt to Sgt with B 506 Airborne Battlegroup at Campbell, and saw him later in VN, when I commanded the Lurps. Our last meeing was just a few days before he died. Her dad is mentioned in Rey Martinez's book Six Silent Men Book 1. If someone can foward this info to her it would be helpful, please feel free to contact at any time to gather more info about me before you pass my name and number on to her.

Thank You,
Dan McIsaac
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Name: Daniel F. McIsaac
Hometown: Wrentham, Ma
Date: March 12, 2004 - 06:01 PM (pacific)
I was attempting to contact Christine Norris Seelback. She want to talk with people who new her das Ssg. Gerry Norris, kia May 14, 1967.

She is listed on page 4 or 5 of the guest book, no number or address was noted.
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Name: Jim Schildknecht
Hometown: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Date: March 10, 2004 - 11:32 PM (pacific)
My umpteenth visit to the site...great job, guys. Recently moved to Santa Fe, NM, from Washington State, and have visited with ex-Tiger and friend Dan Clint and his wonderful wife Terresa. Dan is one of my favorite "unaffiliated" writer's on the VN experience. He speaks of our experiences from his heart and soul. Ran into Gary Epperley, my point-man, and talked with Randy LaFaver, best-ever RTO, from '69/'70. Our world is so full of many brave and great people such as these. I was PL for 2nd/C/1/327th (Sept 69 - March 70) and then Tigers (March 70 - July 70). Best wishes to all.
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Name: Erick W. Miller
Hometown: Salem, Wi
Date: March 09, 2004 - 12:39 PM (pacific)
I hope everyone watched "The Siege of Fire Base Ripcord" on War Stories. They said that the media wasn't allowed to cover the battles in 1970. That's why there was so little footage and so few photographs. I said it before, nobody cared about Vietnam in 1970. We were an annoyance. The ARVN and war protestors got more coverage. Jane Fonda and John Kerry got more coverage. The war in I Corps was far from over in 1968. It didn't end in 1970 when I left either. 1971 was statistically the most dangerous year to be a chopper pilot. What must those men have gone through? Erick
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Name: Gentle Culpepper
Hometown: ,
Date: March 03, 2004 - 10:49 PM (pacific)
Chubasco, i think i know you do you remember me? My name is Culpepper
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Name: Lonnie DOC Layne
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Date: March 02, 2004 - 08:28 PM (pacific)
I was medic for 1st plt. C Co.1/327 From May 67 to around Nov. 67. Would like to hear from any and all the guys I served with. 37 years seams like yesterday sometimes.
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Name: john robert carter
Hometown: ,
Date: February 23, 2004 - 08:05 AM (pacific)
My name is John Carter and I served from October 68 to October 69. I was called "JC". I am from Chicago Illinios. I was in Delta Company. If any one remembers me please send me an E-mail.
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Name: Roger L Huffman
Hometown: Shady Spring, WV
Date: February 20, 2004 - 03:57 PM (pacific)
Keep up the Great work on this sight. It has helped me find some lost buddies and last night I put another piece of my puzzle together.I talked to Steve(ie) Pohancek (kia Dec 70) cousin. I have had a picture of him and could not remember his name until I saw his picture listed and got in touch with Welby Schrader. Hearing him pronounce his name and telling me he grew up in Chicago made things click. I am still looking for buddies I was with 1/327th A co 3rd plt RTO Jan 70 to Feb 71. Welcome "HOME ALL VETS".
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Name: Don (Doc Magoo) Ackerman
Hometown: , Il
Date: February 19, 2004 - 05:12 PM (pacific)
Been in contact with Albee, Doc Trip, LT Cook would like to hear from Doc Nance,Chuck Phelps, Doc Speedy, Doc WF(Ranger Rick) Walker, Sgt "smitty" Smith. Served frm 5/68 to 1/70
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Name: GEORGE DOUGLAS MCCOY
Hometown: PELL CITY, AL
Date: February 18, 2004 - 12:20 PM (pacific)
MY DOG WOLF AND I WORKED IN THE FSB TOMAHAWK AREA IN 1970. I THINK MY FIRST MISSION WAS WITH 2/327 C COMPANY 3RD. PLATOON. WE WENT TO THE MOUNTAINS CLOSE TO THE BACH MA ROAD. I'LL NEVER FORGET.
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Name: Joseph C. Behm
Hometown: Harrisburg, NC
Date: February 17, 2004 - 03:05 PM (pacific)
I was a medic/OR Tech that helped your guys after the Bastogne shelling in December 1970. I had been playing Santa Claus for the patients and medics and was called to the intake/emergency room to help with a large number of your guys that had been torn up pretty bad. I saw lots of young healthy men with their limbs blown off, many internal injuries from head to toe. We helped save many lives but were unable to save some. I promise you we all did our best for each and every one of you. For those of you who have survived 30 +years , well done. Keep up the good work!
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Name: Bob Howard Mumblow
Hometown: Chadbourn, NC
Date: February 16, 2004 - 11:47 PM (pacific)
I was assigned on a FO team with the Tigers in May 67 for about three months, then to A 1/327. Never seen any atrocities being committed. Just returned for a short vacation from Kosovo where I am with the International Police Force. I always counted my stay with the 1/327 as the best. I also returned for a second tour in 70-71. ATR
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Name: Lynn M Clark
Hometown: Holly, Michigan
Date: February 15, 2004 - 09:33 PM (pacific)
I am sure you remember when we found some of your letters home when sifting through things Ma had saved. We laughed till we cried...then we just cried. One thing I do feel I should tell you now is that we DID NOT tell the cows that you missed them.
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Name: Roger Lee Beach
Hometown: Salina, Ks
Date: February 15, 2004 - 02:00 PM (pacific)
Just found your site and think is great, was in VN 68-69, Well home.
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Name: Stephen D Purnell
Hometown: Alpharetta, Ga
Date: February 13, 2004 - 09:57 PM (pacific)
Would like to here from anyone who was in C Co. that went over from Ft. Cambell in 65. AIRBORNE!
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Name: Steve Black
Hometown: new harmony, utah
Date: February 13, 2004 - 12:49 PM (pacific)
Was a member of a company 1/327 for jan 67-oct 67
was with abu in duc pho in may 67, survived mothers day hill along w 2 other members of my platoon. knew sgt norris. regards to all from abu
who may have been with me and all the troops that
spent a night in the boonies. AIRBORNE
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Name: David O Williamson
Hometown: Malvern, Arkansas
Date: February 10, 2004 - 05:49 PM (pacific)
Great site band proud to bre a part. Charles Cotton. Nashville Tennessee, thump gunner, 1st Platoon 69-70-71. Where are you? I would love to talk. "Blue"
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Name: Tom Kilbride
Hometown: Murphys, CA
Date: February 09, 2004 - 03:15 PM (pacific)
I came in as a replacement medic at Dak To and I went into the field assigned to Abu & Cobra Co's. I remember a guy named Killian getting killed and because of the similarity of our names people thought it was me. I recall Sgt. Fields getting shot in the arm and Joe Sumler and I both worked on treating his wound and he died inspite of our efforts from what seemed to be a very superficial wound. I recall some action in Phan Thiet, when two guys on a M-60 machine gun were both wounded, one was Peavey, but I forget the other's name. Both recovered and returned to action. I would like to get in touch with Jim Echols of Atlanta.
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Name: Pamela Jayne (Meador)Henderson
Hometown: Crawfordsville, Indiana
Date: February 08, 2004 - 10:01 AM (pacific)
I want to say thanks to everyone who has reached me and told me about my Uncle Billy Jay Meador and letting me know what a wonderful man he was.He was killed in Vietnam when I was only 5 yrs old.I knew he served with the 101st airbourne division and he is very missed by me.Please whoever knew him keep e-mailing me I love knowing all I can about him.I carry his middle name and am very proud of him.I only remember bits and pieces of him and how much he made me laugh,and enjoy what his fellow brother's know about him. Thank you all again.

Name: John Barry Morehouse
Hometown: Mesa,, AZ.
Date: January 04, 2004 - 01:13 PM (pacific)
Anyone out there from the Hawks. I served from
June 66-June 67. Chuck Mc Iver was there at
the same time. Also Henry Beck. I was known
as JB, pointman & Team Leader at the end of
my tour. Hawk 1-2
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Name: David O Williamson
Hometown: Malvern, Arkansas
Date: January 02, 2004 - 11:15 PM (pacific)
Grunts, boots, airtroops, groundpounders, Infantrymen.Listen up. The men in the rear echolon jobs we owe our lives to. They kept us supplied, sent us mail, logostics, troop movements, equipment repair. keep us in ammo, artillary, airstrikes. Got us water, medivaced out our wounded under intense fire, keep us running like a smooth green machine. Those who would call you REMF's or other names are not brothers in the true sense of the calling. I for one appreciate you. When we needed you , you answered our calls. Most men in Vietnam never saw close quarter combat, firefights, sustained battles but you were there, you worried and cared about us. You did not let us down. Thank You rear echolon Troops, for without you no infantryman would have or could have survived. Vietnam Veterans and Brothers All.
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Name: Dave Kenyon
Hometown: Paso Robles, Ca
Date: December 31, 2003 - 07:06 AM (pacific)
Happy New Year to all grants and even the REMFS. Great new look on the website. I can still recall what we went thru and am proud of another generation tough enough to be Above the Rest. May God bless you all in another year. Son of San Mateo.
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Name: Tom Murray
Hometown: ,
Date: December 29, 2003 - 01:05 PM (pacific)
Yankee Jim, your comment of Christmas at Nouc Ngot, immediately brought back my memory of Christmas 68 on Los Banos. I had just taken over 3rd platoon, one of the men's mother had sent an 18"-24" christmas tree with lights. We set it up in the platoon command bunker, used a claymore wire buried in the dirt and ran it to the artillery generator and spliced it in. What a thrill for the members of the platoon. That mother made a lot of guys happy. I'll never forget the rats jumping across my stomach when I was trying to get some zzz's in that bunker, one of the things you get used to. We had a visit from Santa and some Playboy bunnies? on the landing pad. What a Christmas.
I pray for all that are over seas now and wish them all a safe tour and return.
Happy New Year!
Airborne, No Slack and Above The Rest.
Tom Murray
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Name: Erick Walker Miller
Hometown: ,
Date: December 27, 2003 - 07:14 AM (pacific)
Renee, Go back to the 327th Eagles site and click on the PX link. It might be under "Inside the Wire" . There are Medallions for sale there. I think one of them may be what you're looking for. Tell your dad Welcome Home. LRRPS and Rangers were brave men. You can be real proud of your father. Erick author1997@yahoo.com
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Name: GARY LEROY BURLEIGH
Hometown: ELIZAVILLE, NY
Date: December 26, 2003 - 08:51 PM (pacific)
I would like to hear from any of you guys I served with, it has been a long time. I think about you guys all the time. Served in I CORPS 1970-1971 1st Brigade 2nd 327th Company C 3rd Platoon catch you later. SGT SUDS
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Name: Wilburn Renee
Hometown: ,
Date: December 26, 2003 - 07:35 PM (pacific)
I just found your site and I am hoping someone can help me find a medallion my dad had in Vietnam, he called it the jumping marry- the virgin Mary with a parachute. It would be great if I could find one for him.
He served 2 tours in vietnam 69-71 or 2, the last unit was L co LRRP or something like that and his first address was D Co 1st Bde 327th Inf , 1st Platoon, 101st.
HIs name is William "Larry" Howell.
If someone knows anything of this medallion please let me know!
Thanks!!
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Name: eric kenyon
Hometown: oakland, ca
Date: December 26, 2003 - 03:23 AM (pacific)
i found this page through the tiger force site. these sites are vital to our understanding of our history. we can never forget the courage of these brave men. these sites remind me to be proud to have served in the 101st and the 327.
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Name: Robert A. Downie
Hometown: Harrisburg, PA
Date: December 24, 2003 - 04:24 PM (pacific)
If anyone has information about David Allen Dixon, please e-mail me or call. I went to highschool with him and am gathering information from home as well as from anyone who knew or served with him. Merry Christmas to all who read this. For all vets, from one who served in-country for 18 months, thank you.
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Name: Chris Warwick
Hometown: , TN
Date: December 24, 2003 - 10:10 AM (pacific)
Merry Christmas everyone! I just found your site and wanted a little info on my Uncle, if anyone knew him. His name is Joseph Merel Thorn and was killed May 31, 1968. I don't know very much about him as his death affected my so much, that I don't want to upset her with questions. If anyone knows anything or can share stories, please email me at warrio2@yahoo.com. Thank you.
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Name: Yankee Jim Simchera
Hometown: , NW FL Panhandle
Date: December 24, 2003 - 05:27 AM (pacific)
327th Family,
Wishing you and yours a very Blessed Christmas and Holiday Season. Looking forward to welcoming our younger 327th Brothers back to Ft. Campbell this spring and seeing all of you at Cobra Lake this coming June. May you be Blessed with Health, Happiness & Prosperity in the New Year. Pray for our troops and may God Bless the U.S.A.!
No Slack & Above The Rest!
Yankee Jim & Patti
PS: I'll never forget Christmas '69 with my 2nd PLT Brothers at Nouc Ngot Bridge...
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Name: Welby Schrader
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Date: December 22, 2003 - 11:52 PM (pacific)
It's hard to believe that almost a year has passed since I first heard from many of the guys of the 327th. You have helped me with putting the pieces together of what happened on 24, Dec., 1970, just outside of Firebase Bastogne. Many of you have shared your memories of my cousin, SP4 Steve ("Stevie") Pohancek, who was K I A on that Christmas eve day. Mostly, you all reached out to me, and treated me as your "lil' Bro' "; and that will always mean so very much to me, I can't describe it in words. But, best of all, some of you have become very close friends (Y'all know who you are!), and that means the most of all. Another 24, Dec. is almost on us; so if you are awake at 04h15, Time Zone ROMEO (Eastern Standard), on the morning of Christmas Eve day, remember the guys who were killed that day.

All of you are "ABOVE THE REST!"

Welby
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Name: Wade Hansen
Hometown: ,
Date: December 22, 2003 - 07:44 PM (pacific)
Merry Christmas to all my Airborne Brothers.Be safe and Stay alert Stay Alive You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Nam 67-68 Bco 2/327th
No Slack....Wade
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Name: Wayne Smith
Hometown: Lake Worth, FL
Date: December 22, 2003 - 06:46 PM (pacific)
Nice page. Was transferred from the 25th Division in March of 1971 to Delta Co. 1/327. DEROS in September of 1971. Worked out of Bastogne, Birmingham and Veghl. Was in Lamson 719
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Name: Valorie Moats
Hometown: Lantana, Florida
Date: December 22, 2003 - 08:40 AM (pacific)
Happy Holidays! Hope you are home soon. Stay safe. We are so proud of you all!
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Name: Terry Whitpan
Hometown: ,
Date: December 21, 2003 - 10:27 AM (pacific)
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU

TERRY & THERESA
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Name: Michael Francis Wilson
Hometown: Jax., Fl.
Date: December 21, 2003 - 06:46 AM (pacific)
I started out with C co. in june 67 with Jungle Jim as CO And ended up in A co with Larry Reddman in th Ashu valley in mar. 68
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Name: Bobby D. Laney
Hometown: no cities, New Mexico
Date: December 19, 2003 - 10:57 AM (pacific)
Finally got moved from va., sure have missed you guys, took 4 months to get electric, that held me up , getting back on here, oh yeah had to get puter fixed, 5 miles back in bonnies, to a marine, he put chip in mother board in 20 mins. here i am Bobbyredhawk
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Name: Robert Keller
Hometown: ,
Date: December 16, 2003 - 12:00 PM (pacific)
I was honored to be the Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon, C Company, 2/327 the second half of 1969 and XO of C Company until July 1970. The men I served with were the finest I have ever met. I appreciate this site and the service it provides to present and past members of the 101st.
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Name: Ronald Eugene MATUSKA
Hometown: Moreno Valley,, CA
Date: December 15, 2003 - 08:00 AM (pacific)
I served with B Battery, 2nd Bn, 320th FA, 1st Bde, 101st Abn in Vietnam from 1966 thru 1967.
As I watch the performance of the 1st Brigade in Iraq, I am once again brought back to my time as a member of the Screaming Eagles. It is with great pride that my heart goes out to all those who have lost their lives in this struggle. I am forever humbled and in debt to these brave men and women who now serve.
I just completed a triangular case for my flag, and as I did so, I realized how many have died for what it represents: A beacon of hope for the oppressed, a talisman for all freedom loving people, and a hallowed symbol of Liberty.

Ronald E. Matuska, SP4,
B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade,
101st Airborne, Vietnam 66-67
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Name: Roger James Morris
Hometown: Offenbach, Germany
Date: December 12, 2003 - 06:43 AM (pacific)
It's been awhile since I visited the web site and just wanted to wish everyone out there a safe and happy holiday season.

As always, a great web site.

Roger Morris C 1/327 67 - 68

ATR & NS
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Name: Linda Gail Ellithorpe Curray
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Date: December 11, 2003 - 12:29 PM (pacific)
I am trying to locate my brother Rea Ellithorpe, he was born in Nashville, Tennessee on August 1, 1955. He was in the 101st from 11/72 - 7/74. He made a career of the military and traveled all over the country. Our mother passed away in 2000 and now my dad is in poor health. My dad has been in the hospital and I need to get in touch with my brother. My dad has talked to my brother over the years but he did not have an address and the telephone number he had is not correct. I would really appreciate any information regarding my brother's location. Thank you
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Name: David J. Markham
Hometown: ,
Date: December 08, 2003 - 06:23 AM (pacific)
This is an e-mail that was sent to me, I hope someone in ABU can help these fine people out.

Dear Company A, 1st Battalion (Airborne) 327th Infantry Veterans:
Can you help me (a very elderly lady) locate a living witness to the enemy action that resulted in the death of my beloved nephew, David Lee Wilkerson, when he was the 3rd platoon's machine gunner on March 24, 1968?
I have been told that if a living witness can be located, a request to Congress may be made to have his award upgraded to the Medal of Honor - as that would have initially been awarded had there been less political pressure by protesters to limit the Medal of Honors given in Vietnam.
Two enemy engagements are listed on is Silver Star citation that was awarded in 1968. The following quotation is from last paragraph citing his final act of heroism on March 24, 1968:
"On the following day, 24 March 1968, the third platoon was moving west through very thick undergrowth. As the company moved along the second platoon, which was the middle element, was ambushed by an u undetermined size enemy force. The initial enemy burst wounded the second platoons' machine gunner and immediately the call came for another machine gun. Almost simultaneously Specialist Wilkerson picked up his machine gun and made his way through an intense hail of enemy automatic weapons fire to the point where the initial contact was made. He immediately began laying down a base of fire covering the entire area so the second platoon would pull back their wounded personnel. Specialist Wilkerson kept firing and moving, remaining alone and exposed, covering the second platoon's withdrawal until he himself was killed by enemy fire. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

Thank you for your help,
JoAnn Wilkerson
(Mrs. Conley Wilkerson)

P.S. My husband is veteran of World War Two.
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Name: VENTURA LEAK
Hometown: JAMAICA, NEW YORK
Date: December 06, 2003 - 01:47 PM (pacific)
WONDERFUL SITE BUT SOMEWHAT EMOTIONAL
TO ME WOULD LOVE TO COMMUNICATE WITH ANY ONE FROM THE ERA. I SERVED WITH WYMAN HELMS AND IAM FEATURED ON THE PICTURED BEHIND HIM ON PATROL THAT WAS SUMMITED TO YOUR SITE, AND THE GROUP PHOTO FROM RION CAUSEY (TIGERS AT BASE CAMP 1967. IAM THE SIX SOLDIER FROM THE LEFT IN THE BACK ROW.
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Name: MIKE KIRGIS
Hometown: IONIA, MICHIGAN
Date: December 04, 2003 - 10:39 AM (pacific)
SERVED WITH THE 2ND PLT. IN 1970

Name: Lee O'Neill
Hometown: Blackheath, New South Wales
Date: November 17, 2003 - 09:37 PM (pacific)
G'day blokes, just want to say I feel very honoured that you decided to post my poem to your site.
Your Aussie mate and brother
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Name: Holly Lynn Stone
Hometown: ,
Date: November 17, 2003 - 05:04 PM (pacific)
Hey guys n gals past and present I found the website and am wondering if anyone can help me in locating a friend whom i used to write too but lost contact with about 7 years ago.
The man was a fellow Eagle served Viet Nam 67-68 name Eugene Paiz Jr (Geno) 101st 2/327.
The last address I have for him is Grand Rapids Michigan. I have since moved so he no longer has my current address, and I am unable to find him. Would like to renew the friendship we had for almost ten years so any help would be appreciated.
Can anyone help??
The website is cool and so are all of you past and present Eagles keep up the good work WELCOME HOME and God Bless Love Holly Lynn
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Name: Robert Cox
Hometown: Panama city, Fl
Date: November 16, 2003 - 09:16 AM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone that served with 2/327th Jul 69 -Jul 70, specifically Delta Company. Also would like to find anyone that was on FSB Tomahawk during the attack on 10 Jun 70.
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Name: samuel k cobb
Hometown: columbus, ga
Date: November 15, 2003 - 06:21 AM (pacific)
hi my name is sam im a proud son of a veitnam vet im also with the 101st airborne div
im trying to locate anyone who might have seved or knew my father we his children are trying locate any of his buddys he doesnt talk much of his exp in vietnam the only thing i can add is his name is
george mitchell cobb he served with the 101st I-corp region 68-69 ashau valley with a infantry unit were just kids who appreciate their father service in veitnam as of all of you who served there please if any one has any info on this please contact me im at sgtsamcobb2001@yahoo.com thank you
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Name: Erick W. Miller
Hometown: Salem,Wi/Chicago,Il,
Date: November 14, 2003 - 06:48 PM (pacific)
I'm always looking for friends from my past. I was in 1st Plt-B-Co/1st 327th Inf/101stABN Nam-69-70
Sgt Baldwin, Lt Schultz, Kevin McLaughlin, SSG Coley, Mississippi, Deek, Theodore Jones, Popcorn, Essie Johnson, Chuck Armstrong,Wally Berry, John Albro, Where are you guys? I'm in touch w/ a bunch of the company. Erick
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Name: THOMAS GAUGER Sr
Hometown: HILLSVILLE, Va
Date: November 13, 2003 - 06:54 PM (pacific)
Just found the site. Saw Ted whats his name on Night Line last night and was very very upset over the bad PI on TIGER FORCE & 1/327TH.iI was platoon leader,3rd platoon ABU from jun66-Dec66,and XO of A company till DEROS in May 67. Hello to all you from the 1/327th, I don't care what ABC says about us,WE KNOW WHAT WE DID AND KNOW WHY..... Proud to have served in 101st and to know so many great & brave troopers. Thom Gauger, above the rest
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Name: paul doane caramella
Hometown: long beach, california
Date: November 13, 2003 - 07:52 AM (pacific)
PAUL, 36 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE YOU DIED ON FOREIGN SHORES, YOU DIED A HERO.YOU GAVE YOUR ALL. YOUR LIFE, LEST WE NEVER FORGET. I NEVER WILL THANK YOU PAUL FOR YOUR BRAVADO AND PRIDE IN SERVING YOUR COUNTRY.SANDY
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Name: Andrew Havlik
Hometown: ,
Date: November 12, 2003 - 09:57 AM (pacific)
This is s great website! Ifound it looking up info about my uncle Richard Havlik D 1/327 101st airborn KIA 7-19-1969. If any one new him give me an e-mail! Im proud of every one that served our country! Keep up the awsome website!
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Name: CPT Lance Hill
Hometown: APO, AE
Date: November 12, 2003 - 12:12 AM (pacific)
Great website. As a former "Above the Rest" officer, I can say that this site is truly great. I was a PL in D Co. for 2 years, and the HHC XO for 1 year, from 99-02. I can tell you all that the 1st BN and all the soldiers of the Bastogne Brigade are doing great things up in Northern Iraq. I am currently stationed in Kuwait as an Intelligence officer, but I am in contact with the Bastogne Bulldogs to this day. The soldiers, NCOs, and officers are still exceeding the standards, and in some cases, sacrificing all for their fellow soldiers. We have lost some soldiers in ABU and HHC in the past couple of months, and they will be remembered fondly. If anyone wishes to send well-wishes or anything to the Bulldogs, let me know via email and I will send along the address. The soldiers love to know that the people home remember them, especially in this time of separation. - Above the Rest!!
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Name: Benjamin Trevino
Hometown: Mission, Texas
Date: November 11, 2003 - 12:07 PM (pacific)
I served in vietnam 69-70 "The Widow Makers" 502 C -company 101st airborn we were near PhuBai if you know anyone who served during that time please contact me I would like to catch up on old times.
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Name: Thomas Camargo Villanueva
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
Date: November 11, 2003 - 05:43 AM (pacific)
Happy Veterans Day.
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Name: thomas j parenteau
Hometown: yoncalla, or.
Date: November 10, 2003 - 03:39 PM (pacific)
I would like some info. about may 68 i know we were in the asha valley
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Name: Raymond George Capwell
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mi
Date: November 05, 2003 - 06:02 PM (pacific)
I would like to update my status.I just retired from the USAR in May this year.
I made it from E-1-LTC/AN.
I treasure my time with 2/327inf/VN the most.
Even though they got me to Saudia Arabia.
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Name: Glenn Monroe Jackson
Hometown: Davenport, Oklahoma
Date: November 05, 2003 - 10:28 AM (pacific)
Dear soldier friend;
As americans, we must be willing to support,from the head & heart each other. We are the ones who paid THE price for who we are and for where we are! Please don't You forget! We can't lose us!
Sincerely, G.M.Jackson,66-68,p.trooper,Screaming
Eagles,/327Inf,would love to hear from other S.Eagels.To your Health & Happiness;
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Name: Avelino Jay Calabaza
Hometown: Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico
Date: November 05, 2003 - 08:20 AM (pacific)
"No Slack" Keep Me Updated on all Issues of 327th Infantry . Thanks.
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Name: chuck e marshall
Hometown: lake worth, fl
Date: November 05, 2003 - 06:14 AM (pacific)
i am proud to have been with this unit
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Name: Kimberly Elizabeth Tregaskes
Hometown: Templeton, PA
Date: November 04, 2003 - 03:30 PM (pacific)
This is my hero:
Frederick Tregaskes Sr. is my grandfather as I have mentioned in a few posts on this guestboard. I wrote a paper for school on him. He has made me so proud and thank you to David and Larry for contacting me. My email address is soccerdiva94@hotmail.com if you want to email me and I can print it out and give it to Pap.

Okay here is my paper; Sorry if it is really long.

Every time I venture up the road a few miles I pass my grandfather's farm and think to myself" One day I hope to be like him." When I say him, I mean my hero, the person in my life who has never let his injuries get him down or stop him from doing anything he sets his mind to.
The things that get my Pap down usually are when we pick on him when we say we heard him kill a deer with two shots. Most of you know that probably wouldn't happen because of his good aim and target range. Sickness doesn't seem to have stopped Pap either. Once in awhile I see him out rolling around in his wheelchair.
There was a newspaper article on Fred Tregaskes Sr. in the Leader Times over the Veteran Day holiday a few years ago. He is a highly decorated man, was recently indicted into the Soldiers and Sailors Hall of Valor in Pittsburgh, PA. Very few people know of the awards he has been given, I won't brag about that.
Pap has never let his disabilities get him down. He usually has a smile on his face, or is yelling about something that just isn't right. He is a good listener and you could tell that just by looking at him. He is a proud man and he loves his country. He loves America so much, he went to war for it and will pay for that for the rest of his life.
Every time I pass that farm and I think of the years Pap spent on the tractor, bailing hay, plowing the hard and dusty earth to make something of his farm, I see pride in his eyes. When I look at him, when I look into his blue eyes I see something I don't in most people, he doesn't let obstacles stand in his way. I have never heard him say " I can't do that, I won't even try." He has always tried.
Pap when you read this I love you a lot. I hope that no matter what life throws at you, you keep on going like you have taught me to do. You are my hero.
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Name: DAVE LERNER
Hometown: FAIRWAY, KANSAS
Date: November 04, 2003 - 12:01 PM (pacific)
PLEASE PUT ME ON YOUR E-MAIL LIST.
THANK YOU,
DAVE LERNER
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Name: Dick Deam
Hometown: Boise, ID
Date: October 29, 2003 - 09:27 AM (pacific)
Great to have access to a site like this. I sure wish it (and the technology) had been around 30 years ago. I served with No Slack in 71-72. Took command of B co at FSB Birmingham 10 Dec 71. Moved down to Cam Rahn after that and DROS in Apr. I would like to hear from any one who was there at that time.
Dick Deam
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Name: Paul E. Grimes
Hometown: Verona, NJ
Date: October 29, 2003 - 08:52 AM (pacific)
Hey, I hope you guys go to the Always First Brigade's web sight occasionally. On it now there is a posting by "Christine" who is looking for anyone who knew her Dad, Sgt. Jerry A. Norris/ CO A/ 1st Bn. 327th, KIA May 14, '67. NOW her note sent me to THE WALL's web sight and I find you guys lost total of 7 guys on May 14, as follows: Sp. 4 Michael Bost (think I knew him)/ Sgt. Elton Buef/ PFC Dennis Molese/ Sgt. Norris/ PFC Michael Peterson/ Sp 4 Pat Phillips/ Cpl E-4 Crawford Snow. GOD BLESS THEM ALL. NOW I was patient in our Bde. hospital @ Duc Pho (HHC, 2/502nd), in May, when one evening well after dark, many medivac helicopters came in with many WIA and KIA. Seems an element, maybe company size was ambushed, fought one hell of a fight but many guys were banged up. We came out of hospital tents to help the guys get out of choppers and YES, we sadly carried some KIA's to where we were instructed. JUST WONDERING if that "horrible night" could have been this fight on May 14. We're all brothers and I have THE utmost respect for you guys! Hopefully one or more of you guys will respond to Christine's request for info on her Dad! Her email address is ! All the best, and AIRBORNE! Sincerely, Paul Grimes/ was Sgt. w/ 2.502nd S-4 at Bde. TAC CP Jan-July '67)
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Name: Joseph Lee Ford
Hometown: Apopka, Fla
Date: October 28, 2003 - 05:18 PM (pacific)
I have been looking for a long time for my buddies from my plotoon 101 Airborn1st327th 2nd Plotoon 69-70 I finley am ready to see these guys again and i am despertley looking for them Sgt.Rip- Smoke- Big John or any Brothers from my plotoon.Thanks
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Name: Reynel Martinez
Hometown: McCammon, Idaho
Date: October 28, 2003 - 06:16 AM (pacific)
I was sickened to read the allegations from the Toledo Blade on Tiger Force. I knew Sam Yabarra and some of the other guys over in Nam. I had good friend Ernie Winston get killed with Tiger Force in 1968, also Johnson. We pulled a lot of LRRP missions in the Song Ve Valley after it was declared a free-fire zone. We shadowed Tiger Force in the valley, (we worked the west mountain ridgelines) in their so called rampage down the valley. We were in radio contact and would monitor the gooks after the Tigers went through. These "Farmers" would turn into VC as the sun got lower in the west, some of them as soon as the last tiger was out of sight. There were NO FARMERS IN THE SONG VE after the brigade evacuated the valley. If they were, I personally killed over 100 farmers on July 4th with arty. They were carrying packs and weapons. We are all in this together and we were not murderers or rapists. The latest in The Blade is they were assigning a colonel to investigate these so called war crimes. While he is at it maybe he can look into the 3000 people buried in mass graves outside of Hue. The Lurps found them during Tet 68.
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Name: kim elizabeth tregaskes
Hometown: templeton, pa
Date: October 27, 2003 - 06:32 AM (pacific)
My grandfather was Fred Tregaskes Sr. I have been looking for this picture for months. Thank you all so much for having it on here.
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Name: sammy r washburn
Hometown: indianapolis, IN
Date: October 26, 2003 - 03:17 PM (pacific)
Good site guys above the rest, old tiger, Sammy
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Name: Ann Walker
Hometown: ,
Date: October 25, 2003 - 12:48 PM (pacific)
Dad, John Walker, was (I believe) in 1/327 in Vietnam (one of two tours) then later in 2/327 at Ft. Campbell. This is an 'outstanding' site; provides a lot of information about part of his life that he spoke little of and much that, as only an Army brat, not a veteran, is hard to truly understand. Also super to know where the 'NO SLACK' of my childhood came from.

Name: Bridget M. Stenstrom
Hometown: Asheville, NC
Date: September 18, 2003 - 07:16 AM (pacific)
God bless each and every one of you for what you have done for our wonderful country! You are all amazing people. Thank you so much!
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Name: Edwin Leo McVay
Hometown: Muncie, Indiana
Date: September 17, 2003 - 09:17 AM (pacific)
I enjoyed your webpage,and so proud to be one of
you. 1/327 B/ co 67-68 wounded 2-68 (Butcher)(B10) I Love You guy's. Have a good Life.
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Name: James F. Davis
Hometown: Lenexa, Kansas
Date: September 17, 2003 - 04:44 AM (pacific)
I served as a platoon leader with 2nd platoon in the year 1971. Still vidvily remember Bastogne, Birmingham and Kim Quy and have some photos, including a group photo of many in alpha company, 1/327. I will post it. I really enjoy the site. Thanks
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Name: Vern Roy Lee
Hometown: Fruitland, NM
Date: September 16, 2003 - 07:26 PM (pacific)
I served with 1/327th A co from 72-73 and again with 1/327 B co from 76-79. Now, my baby girl is serving with 2/Bn 101st Avn Regt in Mosul, Iraq. Hope to visit Ft. Campbell when my baby girl comes home in March 04. "Rough, Tough, Ready-Sir!!"
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Name: Doc Nelson
Hometown: Winona, Minnesota
Date: September 10, 2003 - 04:45 PM (pacific)
Another ABU trooper has been introduced to the website. Ronald Barker A company 3rd platoon 1/327 1969-70. A big welcome to you Ronald.
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Name: DANIEL JON RIVERA
Hometown: Bakersfield, California
Date: September 09, 2003 - 11:00 AM (pacific)
Greetings ,
I served with the 2/327 during 71-72. The Division had been deployed state side. We in the 2/327 stayed behind and were attached to the 1st Cav until May of 1972. I was an enlisted platoon leader until our stand-down. I would like to make contact with anyone who has copies of photographs of our final formation. AIRBORNE!!
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Name: Robert C. Meager
Hometown: Houston, TX
Date: September 06, 2003 - 08:23 PM (pacific)
I'm sure I am late with this entry but, I would like to make a comment about the Kontum Jump. The 2/327 jumped from C-130's on December 28th, 1966. Myself and several NCO's set up some pre-jump training at Tuy Hoa south prior to departing to Kontum in November, 1966. On December 28th it was gusting 18-20 knots and all of the company commanders were given the final decision to go or not. I was the acting CO of B Company and decided we should jump. Wild Gypsy was not in the area that day. Major John Giboux was the acting BN Commander. We did have several troopers injured, myself and the third platoon Sgt. SSG Gomez were medivaced to Japan as a result of injuries. Jim Joner did established an excellent Jump Training program in Jan. of 1967. I have done a lot of research concerning the 2/327 events from June, 1966 thru December, 1966 for a book that will be edited in October, 2003.

Best Regards

Bob Meager
B Co. 2/327
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Name: ashanka fox asha
Hometown: lomeeeeeeeeeeeeee, ebe
Date: September 05, 2003 - 09:55 AM (pacific)
Hey, you guys and gals, you are doing a great job and we are soooo proud of you. You represent the best of what the USofA is all about.

When Iraq is all squared away, with an open government and private enterprise and a system of laws, the whole Middle East will change, too. That will be the end of those terrorist bastards--they won't have anyone helping them.

ashaka and bros
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Name: Phil "Goody" W Goodman
Hometown: san antonio, Texas
Date: September 04, 2003 - 07:59 AM (pacific)
Great website. I served 2 combat tours in vietnam
Recon-Lrrp 3rd Bn / 506th Inf 101st Airborne Div

My website www.recon3-506-101abn.com

Currahee
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Name: John Lescher
Hometown: Grafton, OHIO
Date: September 02, 2003 - 08:54 PM (pacific)
Would Liketo get in touch with the families of Cpt Martin Niskanen & Sgt Terry Kugler. I was with them before the crash.
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Name: Danial Levins
Hometown: ,
Date: September 02, 2003 - 01:12 PM (pacific)
Thanks to all the soldiers of 327 who fight harder and meaner "above the rest"
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Name: Rosemarie Burtchell
Hometown: , Tennessee/org.NYC
Date: September 01, 2003 - 06:39 PM (pacific)
Great site, and thanks for helping Mary. I hope you enjoy my tribute to Vietnam Vets
Anchors Away
http://lilitaly.homestead.com/Welcome.html
may God Bless all our Vets, Rosemarie
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Name: Delmar Smith
Hometown: ,
Date: September 01, 2003 - 04:50 PM (pacific)
Served in Vietnam from Oct '67 to Sep '68, A co, 1/327th
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Name: Heather Vega
Hometown: ,
Date: August 31, 2003 - 12:15 PM (pacific)
Thanks for sharing your website. What a great way to keep in touch and also educate our youth about such an important part of America's history. We look forward to seeing you again.
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Name: doc nelson
Hometown: winona, minnesota
Date: August 29, 2003 - 08:30 PM (pacific)
A big welcome to Dennis Haskins A com. 3rd platoon 1/327th 1969. It is great to find another ABU trooper after all these years.
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Name: ken dale burdick
Hometown: ,
Date: August 28, 2003 - 07:32 PM (pacific)
i was in 1st infantry reassigned to delta co 1st 327th "after nixon troops withdraw" april 70 to june 70. nickname was birdie.anyone i served with please email me.FSB vagel.bastionge.
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Name: Nancy bennett
Hometown: Hanover, IN
Date: August 25, 2003 - 04:07 PM (pacific)
WELCOME HOME TO ALL OF YOU.MAY GOD STILL BE WITH YOU ALL AND YOUR FAMILIES THREW OUT THE YEAR TO COME
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Name: Kim Wehrwein
Hometown: ,
Date: August 25, 2003 - 01:57 PM (pacific)
....God Speed Sgt ROBERT WYPER ( A CO 2-327 Infantry unit96023 ) and ALL of Our Sons, Husbands, and BROTHERS
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Name: Kim Wehrwein
Hometown: , CA
Date: August 25, 2003 - 01:45 PM (pacific)
Boy, TALK ABOUT THE LOVE!! Thanking so very much you guys for finding GARY EPPERLY! Sorry to have taken so long for my reply...life prevails...JEFF's jazzed and I am in awe. The "WEB OF BROTHERLY LOVE" as I call it lives on. "GOD SPEED"
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Name: Mike Solo
Hometown: ,
Date: August 24, 2003 - 08:23 PM (pacific)
Hey, you guys and gals, you are doing a great job and we are soooo proud of you. You represent the best of what the USofA is all about.

When Iraq is all squared away, with an open government and private enterprise and a system of laws, the whole Middle East will change, too. That will be the end of those terrorist bastards--they won't have anyone helping them.

Mike and Betty Solo

Name: JOHN HARGETT
Hometown: TOWNVILLE, S.C.
Date: August 24, 2003 - 05:38 AM (pacific)
Logan Gruenthal I,m proud of all you guys overthere. Keep up the excelance job. Proud of all that have followed in our footsteps. Please send your full e-mail address so we can get back with you.
John
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Name: Logan Gruenthal
Hometown: ,
Date: August 23, 2003 - 09:57 AM (pacific)
I enjoyed looking through, you web page.

Logan Gruenthal
D co. 1/327
Q west Airfield, Iraq
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Name: robert (pat) patrick noonan
Hometown: simi valley, ca
Date: August 20, 2003 - 08:52 PM (pacific)
R.T.O A.co 2/327 Oct 65 to Oct 66, looking for Roger Hazeltine, Bob Watson.

Sadamn will meet his demise, when it's done an Ace of spades will be placed on his bloodied chest by a rifleman from the 101st, WE NEVER REST! Airborne
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Name: Mary Elizabeth Rogers
Hometown: Lewistown, Pa.
Date: August 19, 2003 - 04:21 PM (pacific)
Looking for anyone who may have served with my husband, Richard Rogers. http://www.geocities.com/charmin1350/Rich_Vietnam_Army.html . Also to any of you wives or husbands of Vietnam Vets. Feel free to join the group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vietnamwives/
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Name: Jim E. Baskin
Hometown: Lebanon, Tennessee
Date: August 19, 2003 - 03:31 PM (pacific)
I grew up with Sp4 James E. Bush, killed in action in March of 1966. He always had a smile and never an enemy. Erick Miller, thanks for having met. I too was a Screaming Eagle but stateside. I served with Col. Hackworth when he was with The HERD. Hell of a man! Some may not have liked him, but he KNEW his business and how to keep you alive. Those were and still are the ones' to follow men. AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY SIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!