Guestbook

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. [email protected] 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...

Name: Wanda J Stump
Hometown: Woodbridge, VA
Date: July 10, 2011 - 09:36 PM (pacific)
I am looking for information of my Uncle, Pvt. Leander Reel 101st Airborne, 327th GIR & 401st Infantry Regiment Died in Netherlands on Sept 25, 1944. Missing in action, then body found later, buried at Netherlands American Cemetery. Went to cemetery for Memorial day services this May. Would love to chat with anyone who can assist me with any information. His records were burned in the fire at St Louis.
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Name: James W. Jantzen
Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona
Date: July 10, 2011 - 03:50 PM (pacific)
I got out on April 8th and from what I understand ' ABU' was sent over on May 9th. Anyone in Co. A can email me anytime. ABOVE THE REST!!!
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Name: Lonnie (Doc) Layne
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Date: July 08, 2011 - 12:37 AM (pacific)
Just got off the phone with Doug Teeters. He sends his regards to everyone and says he will be in Crossville next year, sorry he couldn't make it this year. Would like to hear from everyone. His e-mail is [email protected] ATR Lonnie (Doc) Layne
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Name: dave carmean
Hometown: princess anne, maryland
Date: July 07, 2011 - 10:29 PM (pacific)
was just surfing through and found your site. great one i might add. i was with b company 2nd batt. 502nd widow makers 70-71 up at hue and camp eagle. we had the same c-rats too. i liked the beenies and wennies, h&e;'s peaches, pound cake, pbj sandwiches. but best of all playing with the c4.
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Name: john wayne vermillion
Hometown: ,
Date: July 07, 2011 - 05:23 PM (pacific)
peace
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Name: Clarence Edward Scott
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Date: July 06, 2011 - 01:13 PM (pacific)
Hi: I am an old Soldier (ABU) (1956-1958), A Co 327 AICG. C Co 504th Inf, (1959-1961) Lee Barrack, Mainz, Ger. 44th Co ABN SCH, (1962-1964) FT Benning GA. A Co & HHC (4.2 MM) 509th Abn Inf, (1964-1967) Lee Barrack, Mainz, Ger. HHC Co 2/506 Abn Inf, Ft Campbell, Ky. Went to Viet-Nam with them. Spent 3 years in Nam. Didn't get back to the States until July 1970. Gen Abrams brought me out of Nam. Retired at Ft Lee, VA 1976.
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Name: Mike Payne
Hometown: Parma, Idaho
Date: July 05, 2011 - 09:21 PM (pacific)
I may well go to hell for saying this but I'll do it; I'm sure that hell will be there one way or the other. At what point in time did we become friendly with what I still refer to as the enemy. At any given time they would have killed us and the reverse is true. Most of those reading this know what went on "over there". I watch specials on the tube about vets returning to the "Nam" and re-living their experience..wow. To each his own. Given the chance, I would rather have a shit covered punji stick stuck up my ass and not have a dust off within two days flight time. I guess there is no milk of human kindness in my veins but I do not understand. As things turn out I find that my time there was at once the worst time of my life and possibly the best thing that ever happened to me. I spent my time there with some of the finest people I have ever known and I don't mean to offend anyone but I felt the need to speak my mind on this and I just did. Bless all of those that returned and especially those that did not.
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Name: SSG Rod L Phillips
Hometown: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Date: July 05, 2011 - 06:45 PM (pacific)
Today, July 5, 2011 I received an email from Walt Jackson (C 1/327 VN 1968) with an attached news article about the reunion with John Jimenez and Kenneth "Ollie" Olson, C 1/327 VN 1968 recently. I served with both of these hero's. I called Johnny right away at his California home and reunited with him, it was great. For more info go to http://www.ocregister.com/articles/jimenez-306762-olson-says.html

Rod Phillips (SSG) 386.690.9553
C 1/327 1968,2/325 82nd ABN(Raider Recon) 11th Spc Forces
Retired Florida Law Enforcement (38 Yrs)
Life Member MOPH CH 316
Past Commander,Sr Vice Commander, Jr. Vice Commander, Sgt At Arms and First Responder Military Order Purple Heart Chapter 316 Volusia Daytona Beach Fl
82nd ABN Daytona Chapter
God Bless Our Troops!
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Name: Robert C. Meager
Hometown: South Padre Island, TX
Date: July 03, 2011 - 06:01 PM (pacific)
I would like to include 3 or 4 pictures in the web site. 1 is of a South Vietnamese Soldier who served in Phu Yen Province in 1965-75 and was imprisoned for 18 months by the North and the second is of an NVA and his wife. The NVA was at the Trung Luong Battle as well as the attack on Hill 86. Let me know how I can attach them. Thanks
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Name: Lonnie (Doc) Layne
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Date: June 28, 2011 - 10:30 AM (pacific)
Fantastic weekend!!! Looking forward to next year already. ATR, (Doc) Layne
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Name: Kenneth Pfeiffer
Hometown: ,
Date: June 26, 2011 - 03:06 PM (pacific)
Thanks again to Ken and Angie for a great Cobra Lake reunion.
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Name: cedric rice cedric rice cedric rice
Hometown: hinesville, ga
Date: June 24, 2011 - 08:24 PM (pacific)
You have done a wonderful job...thank you for this excellent site...keep up the good work...
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Name: DANNY CLARK HENSLEY
Hometown: CLARKSVILLE, IN.
Date: June 24, 2011 - 12:51 PM (pacific)
SERVE 1ST/327TH [NO SLACK]101ST.JUNE70/OCT.71
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Name: johnny c skidmore
Hometown: harlan, kentucky
Date: June 24, 2011 - 09:50 AM (pacific)
served with the 101st 65-66, b comapny 2nd batt 327,after nam A comapmy 1st 501st ft,campbell
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Name: Joseph Sowers
Hometown: ,
Date: June 24, 2011 - 09:13 AM (pacific)
I have served with the 327th INF for the past 10 years. I was originally assigned to Alpha Company 3-327. After the redesignation to 1-32 CAV, i was fortunate enough to stay in the Brigade with the CAV unit. I enjoyed finding site. Thank you to everyone who put this together.

"Bastogne, Battle Force"
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Name: James Brighton James Brighton James Brighton
Hometown: ,
Date: June 23, 2011 - 04:21 AM (pacific)
I like your web site and found it very interesting. Personally I think everybody should have liability insurance coverage for peace of thoughts
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Name: Clarence D Russell Jr
Hometown: Red Oak, Texas
Date: June 22, 2011 - 01:20 PM (pacific)
I was with HHC 326th Engr 101st Abn Camp Eagle Vietnam 1968-1971
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Name: marc smilen
Hometown: ,
Date: June 22, 2011 - 09:50 AM (pacific)
SEEKING RESPONSE FROM ANYBODY THAT SERVED WITH THOMAS E LIDDY, COMPANY A 2/327 INF, 101ST AIRBORNE, WEAPONS PLATOON. 1967
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Name: dennis j fitzgerald
Hometown: glencoe, mn
Date: June 22, 2011 - 08:57 AM (pacific)
served c co. 2nd/327th "no slack" 101st nov 70-nov71
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Name: Jeff Vroman
Hometown: ,
Date: June 21, 2011 - 04:08 PM (pacific)
My neighbor is Larry Trowbridge, he served in Vietnam, Co A 1st BN (Abn) 327th Inf, in mid to late 60s. Does anyone remember him? He might get a kick out of hearing from you.
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Name: Robert C. Meager
Hometown: South Padre Island, TX
Date: June 21, 2011 - 05:26 AM (pacific)
I just spent the last month (June) in Vietnam. I visited several areas including Tuy Hoa. I was with B Company 2/327 from June-December, 1966. I was able to interview several South Vietnamese Soldiers and civilians who were in the area during the Battle at Trung Luong, June 19th-23rd. I was put in contact with a formed NVA who fought at the Trung Luong Battle as well as the attack on Hill 86 in September 17th 1966. He was a private with the 18th B (PAVN) Regiment. I am the mist of writing my next book about the Trung Luong battle. To my 2/327th colleagues: I have pictures of Trung Luong 1-2-3, Hill 258 and of Hill 86(which is completely overgrown) I will place excerpts of my writing on line for those that are interested. It was quite an experience to speak to an NVA, now retired Captain due to wounds, who was involved in both attacks and has a very good memory of both. One of his comments was about the heavy rain that allowed the sapper unit to come up Hill 86 undetected. 2 companies of the 18th B regiment and 1 Main force Unit (30th from the 302 Pavn Division were involved in the attack, according to his recollection. More later.
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Name: Paul Marvin Cousins
Hometown: Stockbridge, GA
Date: June 17, 2011 - 08:25 PM (pacific)
I served with C, Co., 1st/327th Inf, 101st Airborne Div., Jan 1968.
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Name: Ernie Perez Valenzuela
Hometown: Lynwood , Ca.
Date: June 17, 2011 - 07:45 PM (pacific)
I was with A CO 1/327 Inf (ABU) 1970 to 1971 and I read the story about the eve 24th Dec. and I was there also when the HE rounds landed, I was an RTO for the 1st platoon, I heard check fire, check fire we been hit, cpt Lampkin said what is your stat, the green LT said we have KIA and wounded, the CP was with the 3rd platoon so the cpt said that they were going to there NDP to help with the wounded, which made sence cause the the CP and 3rd platoon had there own medic which would be 3 total to help the 2nd platoon with the wounded and cut LZ to make space so the coppers could come in and carry them out, the KIA were left there over nite in body bag and ponchos until daylight cause it was already dark, there no light when your in the jungle, that night there were 9 KIA and 12 wounded but 3 died later, I remember the service the we had for them on firebase Bastogne, I still know the names and faces, one of them I got to know well, his name was Larry Heen, I was suppose to go with him to the 2nd Platoon but got picked to go to the 1st platoon, I remember at the service when they said his name they said that his wife had just given birth to a newborn son, I had only been in country a couple of months, Larry had been there 6+ months which they call over the hump time, I was glad to have know him even if it was for a short time it seem longer, i'll never forget those guy, I just hooked up with Mil Thorton on this web site, I read the stories and said I know this guy and he rememberd me, and has help me a great deal on some issue that I needed advice on, and will keep in touch with him, they called me (VAL) RTO for the 1st platoon and the CP under sarg. Mullens, cpt Lampkin and Niskien from NOV 1970 to DEC. 1971......101st airborne/airmoble 1/327 INF ABU CO Above The Rest...Sign Ernie (val) Valenzuela
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Name: Charlie Fraley
Hometown: Radcliff, Kentucky
Date: June 17, 2011 - 02:13 PM (pacific)
Looking for David McDonald A/2/327 65-66
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Name: Christopher Frost
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Date: June 16, 2011 - 03:36 PM (pacific)
I was deployed to Brassfield in Dec 2007 and was there until I was blown up on 18 May 2008.

I continue to serve on active duty in the USAF in EOD and will always remember the soldiers that made No Slack what it was.

RIP PV2 Branden Haunert KIA 18 May 2008

Name: Gerald Ludan
Hometown: Franklin, Indiana
Date: May 28, 2011 - 12:30 PM (pacific)
I served with B co. 1st Platoon 1/327th Infantry as the radio man for our platoon from 69-70. I would like mention, in memoriam, my best friend, Jim Miermont, from Louisiana who perished at Fire Base Veghel at my side. God bless him and all the men that served with me.
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Name: AJ Moore Sr.
Hometown: Norton Shores, MI
Date: May 27, 2011 - 02:50 PM (pacific)
I want to THANK YOU ALL ... My Brother was with Bravo Co. 2/327th until April 17th 1970 ... Was transfered to Bravo Co. 3/506th ... KIA ( Mothers Day ) May 10th 1970 ( Cambodia ) God Bless you all and stay well!!
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Name: rodney everette pente
Hometown: federal heights, co.
Date: May 27, 2011 - 01:48 AM (pacific)
i was with a co. 1st 327th, 101st airborne at camp eagle,3-3-68 to 5-5-69 then went to the 173rd. airborne in bong song with the 51st. chemical detachment from june of 1969 to aug. 1970
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Name: whylie davis winningham
Hometown: rosharon, tx
Date: May 26, 2011 - 02:31 PM (pacific)
I served a total of six years in hhc 1/327 inf it has always been the only place i call home I wish i could go back home.
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Name: CHARLES WALLACE
Hometown: ,
Date: May 25, 2011 - 10:58 PM (pacific)
REMEMBER - ALL THAT SERVED - SPECIALY THOSE THAT DID NOT COME HOME- CO. C 1/327 JAN68 TO JAN69 = GOD BLESS
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Name: Byrne Bennett
Hometown: Medical Lake, WA
Date: May 25, 2011 - 10:16 PM (pacific)
I am Joe Mann's nephew and enjoyed reading your site. Keep up the good work!
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Name: India Elaine Garnett
Hometown: Dauphin, PA
Date: May 25, 2011 - 09:41 AM (pacific)
In memory of the love my brother, Reuben Louis Garnett, Jr., (Sweet Daddy Grace, KIA, March 4, 1966, My Phu, 1/327th,Company A, 3rd Platoon) always spoke of for his buddies. God bless and keep each and every one of you.
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Name: Larry Boecklen
Hometown: ,
Date: May 23, 2011 - 09:05 AM (pacific)
I was recently informed that John Finnucan, former 2nd Platoon Leader, B/2/327, 1967 lost his wife Theresa to pancreatic cancer on May 13th. Please pray for John and his three sons.....Larry Boecklen
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Name: Richard Shaun Moffett
Hometown: Anaheim Hills, Ca.
Date: May 23, 2011 - 12:07 AM (pacific)
Does any one Remember the aviation Fuel Dump Fire at Camp Eagle, eather late 1968 or early 1969. I was station with Marine Corps Crash/rescue ,Marine air Groupe 36. Phu Bai and was there. I think a rocket or morter set off 10,000 55 gal drums of av/ fuel. Any pictures or memories would be great.
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: May 21, 2011 - 12:29 AM (pacific)
Those that remember June 22 1971. Alpha Co. 1st platoon, 1/327 and the murder of Marshall Miller.
I have been in contact with his cousins in Phoenix.
The person that murdered him is Oscar Martinez. He served approx 20 years in Leavenworth. Not sure how I feel about that. Marshall was my best friend in country and when I went on R&R; I talked him into taking over my radio for the platoon leader. If I wasn't able to get anyone I wasn't going to get to go on R&R.; That R&R; was when I married my wife 40 years ago. I was one day away from returning when Martinez locked and loaded on Marsh over some C-Rats.
I really want to find someone that was there to talk with them to find out exactly what happenend that day. For me and Marsh's family.
ATR
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Name: Joseph Jarrard
Hometown: ,
Date: May 20, 2011 - 12:58 PM (pacific)
God Bless You ! Served 82-85 hhc & D. co. RAW!
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Name: Gary Shank
Hometown: Boonsboro, MD
Date: May 19, 2011 - 02:37 PM (pacific)
Served with Charlie Company 2nd/327th Inf. from Nov. 1970 to Nov. 1971. Looking to hear from anyone with the 2nd platoon. Spent time in the A Shau and and just south of the DMZ.
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Name: Garvin Golding
Hometown: Houlton, ME
Date: May 18, 2011 - 12:19 PM (pacific)
Found Alva Shirley through this Web site.
Anyone find Sgt. Floyd Heller?
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Name: Peter Zurla
Hometown: ,
Date: May 17, 2011 - 04:19 PM (pacific)
Ft. Campbell
101st. Airborne Div.
327 Airborne battle Group
Dog Company
1956-1959

Anybody still around.?
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Name: Mary Jo Evans
Hometown: Jupiter, Florida
Date: May 17, 2011 - 01:50 AM (pacific)
I am looking for anyone who served with PFC Dennis Patrick Molese from Freeport,NY....He passed away on Mothers Day Hill,May 14,1967....I am trying to find out about his time in VN and his what his days there were like.....Please help.......Sincerely Mary Jo Evans
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Name: Larry J Andersen
Hometown: St. Petersaburg, FL
Date: May 16, 2011 - 10:00 AM (pacific)
I posted a bit of 8 mm movie film I made 1965-66 at base camp. I postd it on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqhGimTAUUE
Enjoy a look back
Larry HHC Med Plt 2/327
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Name: calvin h dowdy
Hometown: piedmont, sc
Date: May 15, 2011 - 09:53 PM (pacific)
was a menber of the hawk recon 1968to 1969 ser. no. ra12849351
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Name: Ken Nunez
Hometown: ,
Date: May 13, 2011 - 11:10 PM (pacific)
Can anyone tell me the history of the patch with the three fleur-de-lis' over a tree - with the words honor and country - is, and what it means? My uncle, Fred C. Nunez, served in Vietnam in '67 (KIA 10/3/67).
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Name: Don Moon
Hometown: Hinesville, GA
Date: May 09, 2011 - 01:26 PM (pacific)
I was honored to command B Co, 2/327 from Dec 1969 to May 1970. About three years ago John Shelton, my RTO, contacted me and put me in touch with "Doc" Karan. They have both had good lives are doing well. To anyone else that I was privilaged to serve with during this period I hope you have had a good life and I would love to hear from you.
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Name: Loren Michael Rinker
Hometown: Hartford City, Indiana
Date: May 06, 2011 - 05:11 PM (pacific)
Former member of 1st 327 airborne, Vietnam 1966
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Name: Jeff Philpott
Hometown: Max Meadows, VA
Date: May 06, 2011 - 12:02 PM (pacific)
God bless the US military
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Name: Jim (Doc) Phillips
Hometown: ,
Date: May 06, 2011 - 10:10 AM (pacific)
Served as a Medic with A Co 1/327 1st platoon. Got hit April 68 in Ashua. Got out of the Hospital and was assigned to the Division LRP's. (F Co 58th Inf LRP)
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Name: Harold Lewis
Hometown: , TX
Date: May 05, 2011 - 05:36 PM (pacific)
In July 1971 on FSB Binh Dinh my unit (B Btry 2/11) and a platoon from the 327th occupied this bald hill about 3km from Vegal. The unit had their mortar platoon with them and one of the tubes exploded killing several soldiers, two which were leaving the next few days going home. I have pictures of the platoon (before the explosion), and several members of the unit, they flew a Texas Flag above their Fire Direction Center.

If anyone knows of any surviving family members who would like pictures I would consider it an honor to send them the pictures that I have. If its any help we got hit by a Typhoon the night before the incident and it rained like it was going to turn the entire valley into a lake.

I have approximaly 20 pictures of the area around the small fire base, and many of those pictures include the great infantry soldiers from the 327th that provided us security.

I remain, a Redleg, tried and true. But there is nothing like "No Slack". They saved my gun sections bacon, on more than one occasion.

Respectfully, Command Sergeant Major (Retired) H.E. Lewis, Field Artillery.
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Name: Porter "Rusty" Adams
Hometown: Lebanon, OH
Date: May 04, 2011 - 02:37 PM (pacific)
Today, May 4, is a very important day for approximately 40 of us who started at Camp Crockett through jump school and ended up in Bravo Company 2/327. I would like to pay special tribute to Achoe and Holler and the many others who did not get to come home. Having just had the opportunity to talk to some of the guys I was in Nam with, it made me feel so good. I sincerely hope some day we all get to see each other again.
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Name: BARRY Barnes
Hometown: Hanover, In
Date: May 02, 2011 - 06:38 PM (pacific)
nickname BARNEY. just spent week-end 4/29-30-11 in Gatlingburg at A 2/327 RENUNION made some new friends, saw some old ones. had a good time NFS BARNEY

Name: Greg Whitlock
Hometown: ,
Date: April 06, 2011 - 11:42 AM (pacific)
Anyone who hasn't checked out the Expert HazMat Badge needs to. They are awesome and quite the conversation piece. I have given away ten of them to deserving troops, and just made my order for ten more. Way to go Clancy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Name: David Scherzer
Hometown: Moorhead, MN
Date: April 05, 2011 - 07:49 PM (pacific)
I was with B/2/327 from march69-oct69. I carried the M60 for a few months. Looking for Jessie Sanchez, Jim Bunch, Sgt Okino, Mike Blecker, Dale Grab, Dan Carr, Doc Spriggs, or anyone else who may remember me. May good fortune smile on everyone.
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Name: Robert Lee Lindauer III
Hometown: Huntsville, Texas
Date: April 05, 2011 - 01:14 PM (pacific)
I was in 1st/of the 327th Charlie company 9/71-2/72. Camp Eagle Vietnam. Is there anyone still there.. I seem to have lost several friends to Agent Organge! God Bless you ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Name: Gerard Paul Husson
Hometown: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Date: April 04, 2011 - 01:02 PM (pacific)
Looking for anyone who was with Company A 1st 327th Inf on and around the sixth of June 1966. One of your own, Michael Joseph Galbraith, and dear friend of mine lost his life on that day. I have tried numerous times to get information as to what happened on that day. The after action report talks about June 7th on but not what happened the day before when your unit lost several troopers. A picture of Michael is shown on your website so perhaps you knew him or at least can provide me with some insight as to just what happened on that day.
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Name: Greg Pennington
Hometown: Chillicothe, OH
Date: April 04, 2011 - 12:21 PM (pacific)
Guys, the Montagnards were always supportive of us during the war. They suffered terribly for that support by the NVA & VC. There is a settlement of Montagnards in NC. Please be informed about these people by going to http://www.montagnards.org/ Thanks. ABU/1st/327/101st- 1967
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Name: H Butler
Hometown: ,
Date: April 03, 2011 - 10:48 PM (pacific)
Does anyone know the type of helicopter that was in service during the Little Rock deployment of the 101st Airborne in 1957?
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Name: jim edward mcgrail
Hometown: mashpee, ma
Date: April 03, 2011 - 01:40 PM (pacific)
I just lost my dearest friend. John Feeney served with tiger force in 1966-1967. John was a proud member, but never would open-up about his Viet Nam tour. I'm a retired Marine and closest friend John had to share information with, but we both remained closed lip and he took his to the grave. I'm looking for anyone who might remember the lanky kid from brockton, ma
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Name: Joe K Campe
Hometown: ,
Date: April 02, 2011 - 05:41 PM (pacific)
Looking for guys that served 19080-1983 B Co. 2/327. Long live Tucker!
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Name: Russell Raymond Creteau
Hometown: Shapleige, Maine
Date: April 02, 2011 - 04:19 PM (pacific)
Served with !st 327 Inf. in 69 Just wanted to say Hi to Dave L. Andy A. Lou K. Pud, Suney, and the rest of you guys. ABU always
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Name: Terence (Terry) S Pratt
Hometown: Coulterville, CA
Date: April 02, 2011 - 01:57 PM (pacific)
incountry Feb 1967, Back to States Feb 1968
HQ Co Commo Section I spent 1 Month as Telephone Operator,in the commo shack,I spent 1 month at a Radio Relay Site, then transferred to C Co as Commo Sgt, I went from Pvt E2 to SSG in my one year tour. I had taken a break for 3 years to get my family back together. I was in 7th Corps LRRPS for 4 years prior to my Discharge.I was the person that painted the "Greyhound Bus" insignia for the Bn Commanders Chopper
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Name: Kenneth Vincent
Hometown: ,
Date: March 29, 2011 - 02:38 PM (pacific)
served with 2/327th inf maint somewhere within 1999 to 2001, Kosovo, KFOR....just wanted to say hello to everyone loved working on delta`s hummvee's cause they were always getting all the hardest use! good times indeed! Miss you all the most real friends I have ever had in my life! Stay strong! No SlllllaaaaaacK!
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Name: James Doran Bond
Hometown: ,
Date: March 28, 2011 - 04:12 PM (pacific)
Joined the 2/327th in late July of 1969 in the A Shau Valley. Served in the field for about 8 and one-half months, then in the rear at Camp Eagle until coming home in Oct. of 1970.
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Name: Kyle John Harden
Hometown: Centennial, Colorado
Date: March 28, 2011 - 02:53 PM (pacific)
I'm looking for ANYONE that knew SPC JOHN M HARDEN, serving with B co 1/327 and was KIA 3-4-66. He was my uncle and i would like to get to know about him though the eyes of his fellow paratroopers. If anyone knew him or even has some pictures I would be GREATLY Appreciative to hear from you.

"AIRBORNE"
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Name: John Allan Wright
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Date: March 26, 2011 - 09:06 PM (pacific)
I served with B Co. 2/327 Dec 87 to Dec 88. Originally from Daisytown PA. Looking for former Army buds.I can be found on facebook . I mostly have Pittsburgh Sports PICS, or Ford or personal pic profile.
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Name: Timothy F White
Hometown: London, WV
Date: March 25, 2011 - 09:45 AM (pacific)
I served with C Co. 1/327 Inf. 1st. plt. Oct. 68 to Oct. 69, Along with Harold Patton, Charles Miller, Russell Woodruff, Riley Steele. Anyone remember any of us?
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Name: Ron Seybold
Hometown: ,
Date: March 24, 2011 - 11:21 PM (pacific)
I was in Abu Co. 1/327th Inf fom Nov 1974 thru July 1978
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Name: Nicholas B. Bargmann
Hometown: Bloomington, IL
Date: March 24, 2011 - 06:03 PM (pacific)
I served with A co. 3/327th in OIF1. My Plt is having a reunion this weekend in Nashville. I just wanted to say God Bless and Watch your Six to all of you who are fighting the war from the couch or the Frontlines....Battleforce!
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Name: ewing miller
Hometown: ,
Date: March 23, 2011 - 09:56 PM (pacific)
Joe Artavia, Troy Hayden, X? KIA 3-24-68 A 1/327 101st may God rest their souls
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Name: David Markham
Hometown: ,
Date: March 23, 2011 - 06:19 PM (pacific)
Mary Darlene Hitchings, I need an email adderess to respond to your query about Harry.
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Name: mary darlene hitchings
Hometown: ,
Date: March 22, 2011 - 07:03 PM (pacific)
While visiting this web site my brother was suprised to see the picture of the troop he served with in Viet Nam. And as he retold some of the stories about the boys (men) he had served with I noticed that his name was not included in the list of soldiers. His name is Harry David Rooks and he standing sixth from the left, in the second row. I have this picture and have looked at it many times over the years with him. I also noticed his name is not included in the group list of the troop.
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Name: Greg Pennington
Hometown: Chillicothe, OH
Date: March 18, 2011 - 09:26 AM (pacific)
New website for Vietnam War's 50th annv.-- http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/
Our 327th site here should be included on the new webite's "Links" page.
1st Plt. A 1/327 1967
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Name: michael rittel
Hometown: ,
Date: March 17, 2011 - 10:28 PM (pacific)
was shocked to see photos of my platoon on this website including a pix of me. A Co 2nd of 327th 101st Airmobile.
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Name: Charles H McDuff
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga
Date: March 14, 2011 - 12:13 AM (pacific)
I was with Co C 2/501, 101st ABN and was wounded on FB Tomahawk June 19,1969. If you were there,please contact me.
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Name: Russ Ramsey
Hometown: Lake Placid, Florida
Date: March 13, 2011 - 07:54 PM (pacific)
Hello Guys,
I was a platoon leader in Company A, 327th Airborne Battle Group, 101st Airborne Division, from April 1958 to December 1959. I remember 1st SGT Trinidad Prieto and saw him again in Vietnam. Contact me at [email protected] if you can and we'll swap messages.
All the way,
Russ
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Name: Christopher A Roppelt
Hometown: Fair Oaks, Ca
Date: March 13, 2011 - 07:25 PM (pacific)
hey anyone that knows me hit me up would love to get in contact with some old friends

Name: Luke Gonzales
Hometown: fowler, Colorado
Date: February 11, 2011 - 10:45 AM (pacific)
Is there anyone who would remember Randy Lundy? If so, please contact me with what information you have of him. Also if anyone has pictures, can I please have copies of them.
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Name: Bill Boyd
Hometown: Richardson, Texas
Date: February 10, 2011 - 03:00 PM (pacific)
I was with the first group to enter Viet Nam in 1965. Being in the communications platoon, my group was assigned to the line companies for commo support during combat operations. I would like to hear from others in the platoon when I was there.
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Name: Frank Howard Huot
Hometown: DeSoto, IA
Date: February 10, 2011 - 09:03 AM (pacific)
If you were with the"Demons" from early May 07 to 2002 please contact me at [email protected] or [email protected].
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Name: Rodney Moss
Hometown: ,
Date: February 09, 2011 - 09:20 PM (pacific)
Wow this is awesome. Battleforce!! 3/327th Mar 90 to Sep 94......

Flat out Cool
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Name: Robert Cygan
Hometown: ,
Date: February 09, 2011 - 10:51 AM (pacific)
Served in Phang Rang, Tuy Hoa and Komtum 66-67
Co C 2/327 Was called Saigon. Remember Walker, Spolick, Flash and Taylor. Was medivacted out of Komtum. Borrowed 10 bucks in script from Taylor I guess I owe him at least a hundred by now. Welcome home all my band of brothers.
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Name: Marion Edward Gilkey
Hometown: ,
Date: February 06, 2011 - 08:15 PM (pacific)
Medic--ABU 1/327--January-December 1970
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Name: Paul John Hernandez
Hometown: Goose Crreek, SC
Date: February 05, 2011 - 09:13 PM (pacific)
I was with A co 1/327. I had a recon squad and served June '68 to June '69. If anyone remembers me I would like to hear from you. Cpt Christenson(sp?) is the only captain I remember. I was a staff sargeant and had an ARVN squad for a while.
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Name: SGM (RET) Charlie Lee Fraley
Hometown: Radcliff, Kentucky
Date: February 04, 2011 - 09:59 PM (pacific)
Deployed to Viet-nam 65 one of the boat people Co A 2/327th Inf.wounded in Tuy Hoa march 66 looking for David McDonald or anyone who served with me during that time
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Name: Franklin Jones
Hometown: ,
Date: February 04, 2011 - 06:33 PM (pacific)
I was in country 1969-70 in Co. C 2nd Bn/327 and looking for any comrades
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Name: Pamela Fife
Hometown: ,
Date: February 04, 2011 - 05:37 AM (pacific)
I come back often to see if anyone is asking about my Dad CSM Joseph John Dayoc..Jr. what a soldier. He has passed away but I have heard from many soldiers since then that he was a mentor..and a mans soldier..He loved the army,,he loved his troops, and we were so proud of his service to our country. I miss him everyday. I see things on TV..and can hear his voice in the background, expressing his dislike for our situation today. I just want to continue to honor him however I can. I love him dearly. He was always my hero.
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Name: Michael Hill
Hometown: Houston, TX
Date: February 03, 2011 - 04:40 PM (pacific)
Spc. Mike Hill here, I served with 1st Platoon B Co 3rd/327th Infantry from 1996 -1999. Hello to all my fellow Bravo Bulldogs and regiment brothers. Stay safe.
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Name: michelle lynn Bush
Hometown: ,
Date: February 02, 2011 - 09:13 AM (pacific)
I am so grateful to have found this site. My daddy passed away last september at 62. I had no idea he was beginning to search for his brothers in the 101st...I found he wrote on this site...
"My name is Marion Bush I served with 1-327 HHC Mortar plt June 1967 - June 1968
I worked as gunner and FDC section (Chief computer) for the 4.2 mortar section, I joined the plt as a PFC left as SGT E5 I am very proud of my service and the Men I served with. " I also found a picture of him here and you don't know how much it means to me. My Daddy was a wonderful man, and excellent soldier and I'd give anything to have him back. God bless you all for your service. Anyone who remembers or fought beside Marion Bush please feel free to contact me -Love
Michelle Bush
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Name: Paul Miller
Hometown: Martinez, CA
Date: February 02, 2011 - 01:02 AM (pacific)
My brother John Peter Miller ' Pete ' was in the 2/327th as a medic with the HHC. He was awarded for actions on 6/26/67, 9/13/67 and 10/2/67.I would like to chat with some of his past friends. Mil Thornton I believe you made it to California when he past and was one of two that traveled on his last trip home. The other might have been James Criswell ? Thanks and I hope I hear from you, Paul
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Name: S Negron
Hometown: ,
Date: January 31, 2011 - 09:13 AM (pacific)
My Dad was, Colbert Negron aka "Little Joe" Negron from NYC. I can't thank you guys enough for posting these pics, it has brought alot of smiles to not only my face but that of my other siblings/relatives. My Dad always spoke about his time in Vietnam, in a sense it brings some comfort to have these photos to remember him by. If there is anyone who served w/ him, please feel free to contact me, would love to hear stories of those who served w/ my Dad. God bless!
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Name: ann atnip
Hometown: Moore, OK
Date: January 30, 2011 - 07:49 PM (pacific)
My brother Sgt.l Timothy David Ard was on Hamburger Hill in 1969.
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Name: Frank Howard Huot
Hometown: DeSoto, IA
Date: January 30, 2011 - 09:31 AM (pacific)
If you were in D 2/327 from the years of 97-2002 please contact me anytime you want to. I was known as"Hootie"
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Name: Millard Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 10:42 PM (pacific)
Name: Don Matthews
Hometown: ,
Date: December 14, 2010 - 08:38 PM (pacific)
Found video shot by an Army film crew that went on the operation to the Fury AO in April, 1971. Go to criticalpast.com and search for A Shau. There is no sound but the film is pretty high quality.""
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WOW. What a find. Thanks. That is A co. 1/327th. I was the RTO for 1st platoon. We secured Fury for a 3 day artillery support mission that was going to go on in the Ashau. I remember very well and I recognize the guys that are getting off the birds and the group standing around when the camera pans Left to Right. That was 1st platoon.
I don't ever remember cameras being around at all.
I also have pictures of some of it that completely coincides with some of the video.
Awesome,
Thanks for posting this.
Mil Thornton
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Name: mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 08:34 PM (pacific)
Name: Topher Cisar
Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
Date: December 21, 2010 - 08:06 PM (pacific)
Hello,
My dads name was Don Cisar and he was a Vietnam Veteran...A very proud one at that. He never talked much about it, I can think of only a few stories in all my years. One had to do with Christmas Eve 1970, which was very bad, and another was about how him and the guys used to pull pins on grenades, hold them and see who could get them to blow up in the air. He said they would do that for "fun". Dad has since passed away due to a heart attack. April 23rd 2010. It was kinda coincidental that he left for the Army on April 23rd 1970, forty years to the day. Anyways, my mom, brothers and I were going through some of his things this weekend and came across some of his Vietnam items. I picked out an old "ABU Assassins" Zippo lighter.

Pops, as us and the grandkids, called him was a member of the A Company 1/327th Infantry 101st Airborne Division. He served from '70-71. Some of the guys I know of from his pictures were Allen Libbert, Buck and Drill. Him and Al Libbert have always kept in touch over the years and this year my mom received a very nice memorial book about dad along with pics from their time serving their country.

South Dakota dedicated a Vietnam Vetrans memorial, a few years back, in Pierre. Dad & mom went to the dedication ceremony and even got a ride in a Huey. Mom, being the team player she is (and petrified of heights) was right by dads side in the chopper. That chopper ride was very theraputic for him and it was shortly after that that he told of the Christmas Eve 1970 story. I could not imagine going through that, or what any of you went through.

Thank you to all of you for all of your sacrafices and heroism. I salute you all!!

I love you and miss you Pops."

Topher,

I did not know your dad but I was there when he was and in the same company. As Paul said prior that Christmas Eve 1970 was a very bad day along with Christmas the next day. If you would like to know more about that day feel free to contact me by email or 714-335-4557.
If I saw a picture, then I would maybe remember him.
When we were there, we were almost always out in the jungle in our platoons patroling or on a firebase pulling outer security and really never got to know many of the others except maybe on Eagle Beach when we got to spend a few days there. Of course most of us didn't remember much when we were there.
Good for you to honor your father with his service and thank you for letting us know about our brother going to sit with Jesus.
Mil Thornton
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:59 PM (pacific)
ame: Peter Matusiak (Danch)
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Date: January 17, 2011 - 05:40 PM (pacific)
I was with Company A, 1/327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division in Viet Nam during 1970. Anyone who was in the unit can call me or email me. I would like to get in touch with anyone who served in 1970 to revisit this time period and talk about our experiences."

What month did you go home? Your name sounds familier. I was also A Co. 70-71
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Name: mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:55 PM (pacific)
Name: Peter Matusiak
Hometown: Denver, CO
Date: January 21, 2011 - 12:00 AM (pacific)
I served in A Company, 1/327th, 101st Airborne Division from March to December 1970. My base location was Phu Bai. Spent a lots of time on recon assignments. I had the job of RTO and had to call for fire support as well as resupply the troops in the field."

what platoon? I was also in A co. Aug 70-71. When did you leave in Dec?
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:50 PM (pacific)
"1/327 July 1970-July 1971, served with Steve Abbot, Eric Johnson, Jerry Childers, Jeff David, Robert Rupert, Wells Koehler, Rod DeGrenier, Richard Cook, Anthony Amaral, Keith Bloyd, Robert Tucker, Danny Maxwell"

What company and platoon. I was there August 70-71 A co 3rd and 1st platoons
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Name: Mil Thornton
Hometown: Payson, AZ
Date: January 29, 2011 - 07:46 PM (pacific)
Wild Bill.
Our anniversaries are close together bro. Your story is real and I know you honor those brothers that perished.
The Christmas eve 1970 friendly fire accident just past and I was able to get past another year of celebrating the lives of 12 brave brothers that perished that day.
Take it easy Bro.
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Name: BJ Thomason
Hometown: Waynesville, NC
Date: January 25, 2011 - 07:44 PM (pacific)
Just checking in this year to see if any one has any information on Jimmy W. Green from Jackson Tn. Would like to contact by phone. Looking for a Clarke from Tupelo Miss. Also a Crawford from Ariz. First names I don't recall. Clarke, Crawford and I were shot the same day on Feb 17 1968. We were in the co a 1st 327th 4th ptl 101st in Phu Bia. Enjoy talking to those that were in the area at that time.
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Name: Bill Smith
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Date: January 25, 2011 - 01:17 AM (pacific)
Today January 24th, 2011 I sat here all day remebering this same day 43 years ago. I was with my "ABU" Brothers in Phuoc Long Province at a place called Song Be. We had walked into a Regimental NVA Bunker complex. All hell broke loose.
Today I sat here remembering our Fallen Brothers:
Jon Grimmett, Fayetteville N.C., John R. Favor, Flint Michigan, George J. Holly III, Las Vegas , Nevada, William W. McClendon Jr., New Orleans, Louisiana, Ernest Patrick Palcic, New York,NY.
I can't recall the names of all our Wounded Brothers , as it has been so Long AGO.
May we never forget the Scarafice they all made all those years ago for all of us.
I also sat here thinking of my Best Friend who was also there with us Jim Grainger "Jungle Jim " who we lost last year in Tucson, Arizona. I missed calling him this year to consule him, as he broke down every January 24 when he would recall his friend Jon Grimmett and loosing him There ,all those years ago.

I know that during those two to three days the NVA had us All pinned down and surrounded that All of us thought that would be our last Firefight in Nam.
We can only thank God that he had Blessed us with Capt. Julius Johnson. Capt. Johnson Saved us from being totally over run and wiped out as an Infantry Company !
I know that last day trapped there I had looked around that morning and I saw the realization on everyone's face that We were not going to Walk out of there. Yet we All had the look of Resolve also on our faces that we were going to go down fighting "TOGETHER". I could see it on every Brothers Face that I could see from my position. They, We had prepared ourselves to meet "OUR DESTINY". We were Ready for the Final Fight, The last Battle of Our Lives.

My Fears were No Longer there , as I looked around at my Brothers. They were washed from me. I knew that I was where I was supposed to be. With who I was supposed to be with. These were My Brothers. We would have Each Others Backs until the Last of us Fell. A calm came over me , and I did not Fear what lay ahead that day.
Capt. Julius Johnson called in everything available to him,Except "BROKEN ARROW" and by some unknown Miracle the NVA ended up hunkered down ,and allowed us to get away to fight Many a More Day ! We carried our dead and wounded Brothers Out, With Us, NO Brother was Left Behind !
We Humped most of that day to hook up with C-Company and the extra man power and fire power they afforded us.
I pray that All of Us that went on to Return Home have never forgotten the Price our Brothers paid there.
I pray We All have lived the kind of life Our Brothers were never afforded !
I pray they All have been with our Lord and Savior for all these years.
I Truly Pray to see them All again someday and hold them all Close Once Again !

ABU/ ATR
We were Young
We were Warriors
We are Brothers, Forever !

Bill Smith ( "Wild Bill")
ABU,4th Platoon A-C0. 1/327th Infantry
101st "AIRBORNE DIVISION"
June 67-March 68
Vietnam 1967-1969

The Story of ABU January 24, 1968 is depicted and described in the Book " THE OFFERING" written by one of the ABu Luetiants that was there ,and wounded on that First day on the 24th.
Lt. Tom Carhart describes the Counter Action taken by A-Co. and his own thoughts and fears during the first hours of that AMBUSH .
Carhart does this in the Chapter named
"THE AMBUSH".
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Name: Ray Sellers
Hometown: calumet city, illinois
Date: January 24, 2011 - 09:46 PM (pacific)
I served in Co "A" 2nd Bn. 327th in 1st platoon, most of my time in the point team. I have been in contact with a couple of vets who served around this time frame, or served in the same unit. I will try to contact each of you to mesh together some old memories.
Welcome Home to all you "No Slack" troopers.
God bless & good night.