Guestbook Archive #6
Guestbook Archive
#6
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| Name: Sgt. James Larry
Thurman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-01-28 23:07:43 Comments: Could you please add me to the 9th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry list. My name is Sgt. James Larry Thurman. 1967-1968 kthurman@ellijay.com |
| Name: Charles Sims Jr. Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Fayetteville, North Carolina Time: 1999-01-27 23:25:41 Comments: Co A, 4th Bn, 39th Infantry Bear Cat Oct. 1967 Ban Me Thuot Nov. 67 to Jan 68 Nha Be Feb, 68 to Sept 68 |
| Name: Sgt. E-5 Otha
Lee Fields B.3/60th M.R.F 1968 Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Pflugerville, Texas Time: 1999-01-27 16:39:31 Comments: I would like to take this special time out to say it's greate to know that some of my friends are still keeping in touch with the good men of this country, and I take my hat off to all of you. It was such a greate feeling to know that there are still people that fought the war in the Delta that still cares about what happen to the man that fought next to them. I'm an X Riverine, and may God bless you all. |
| Name: Richard
Clinton Website: Referred by: Yahoo From: Bakersfield, CA now in San Juan Capistrano, CA Time: 1999-01-26 15:23:39 Comments: Co C, 9th Signal Bn, 9th Infantry -- 31E Radio Repair Bearcat '67, Dong Tam '68 |
| Name: Ron Raymond Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Howell, MI Time: 1999-01-25 18:43:42 Comments: My unit has already been posted, but I'm submitting another 'Old Reliable' from the 'Go Devil' brigade. He's Dave Brown of the 2/47th, Bravo Co., '70 Jan - '70 Sept.,Tan An, Bear Cat & Dong Tam. There's also a Dick Cole who's from another division, Americal & 1st Cav.. He was in country from '69-'70 both as a F. O. and with a mechanized unit. Both vet's had me submit their names since they don't have computers as yet, so you'll have to contact me for any further info.. Thanks and great to see an 'Old Reliable' web site. Ron Raymond, 6/31st, D. Co., 68/69 |
| Name: Ronald Maron Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Florida Time: 1999-01-25 16:11:08 Comments: January 1968-1969 Mekong Delta 1st Batallion 84th Artillary |
| Name: Dean J. Thompson Website: NONE Referred by: Net Search From: Bristol, Connecticut Time: 1999-01-24 20:21:57 Comments: I served with Headquarters Platoon, Company A, 2nd. Bn., 47th. Infantry from 1980 to 1982 in Fort Lewis, Washington |
| Name: Marty
Patterson Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Kilgore Texas Time: 1999-01-24 17:44:07 Comments: Served in the C Company 2/60 Mech Infantry Ft.Lewis 1977 to 1980. Looking for others who served in the unit at the same time. |
| Name: Sal Tarantino Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-01-24 16:17:36 Comments: Hq. & Hq. 3rd Brigade, 1967-68 Tan An. I was a teletype radio operator and communicated with all of our battalions and division Hq. I'd like to hear from anybody I served with. |
| Name: John Tissler Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Time: 1999-01-24 13:35:00 Comments: HHB 3/34th Arty, assigned as FO to A/4th/47th Infantry. |
| Name: Thomas
Gaertner Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Wauwatosa, WI Time: 1999-01-23 11:27:39 Comments: My name is Tom Gaertner and I'm signing this guestbook on behalf of my dad, Howard Gaertner. Howard joined the Ninth in the last week of June, 1944. He had trained with the 78th Division for a year as a 60mm mortar gunner and was assigned to M Co, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment in a heavy machine gun squad. (As an infantry replacement his MOS No. didn't carry much weight). Dad has confirmed that whatever you've heard about Normandy hedgerow country is true...it was hell on earth. On July 25th over 3000 U.S. aircraft carpet bombed a designated sector near St. Lo. The 3rd battalion's position was battered by errant bombs resulting in significant casualties. Their next major engagement was the Falaise Gap region and first contact with British troops. On or about August 18-19 the Ninth reassembled outside Chartes, France. The battalion was attached to the Third Armored Division Combat Command B for support. Howard's unit crossed into Belgium on or about September 1. On September 3rd the Ninth regrouped at Phillipeville, Belgium and crossed the Meuse River on September 5th. Dad was wounded upon reaching the east bank of the river; the advance being stymied by the terrain and strong resistance from seasoned German troops. After being evacuated to the 114th US Army hospital in Kidderminster, England Howard was subsequently released and reclassified; not to return to the Ninth. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star and has been active in the Ninth Association for the past decade. There aren't many WWII vets from the Ninth left and he'd appreciate hearing from any. He can be reached at 2452 N. 93rd Street Wauwatosa, WI 53226-1702 (414) 778-2333. I'll pass along any email sent to me. You have an outstanding website. |
| Name: Ken Beasley Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Pensacola, FL Time: 1999-01-22 14:18:33 Comments: My name is Glen Hendricks & I am signing this guest book on behalf of my friend Ken Beasley. Ken would like info on an ambush he was wounded in. This took place on March 13th, 1969. His company CO, a captain was killed, and 22 members of his company were killed or wounded. It was possible his unit was Co. D, 4/39. Ken was a machine gunner in the unit. He was told later while in the hospital that a Lt. took command of the company, and called in artilley, on top of them to break up the attack. The Lt. was latter awarded a silver star. |
| Name: EMMITT SMITH Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-01-21 22:35:42 Comments: EMMITT SMITH NICKNAME [SNUFFY] HHC 2/47 9TH. INF. RECON PLATOON [SCOUTS] COMPOUND; BEARCAT 1/67 TO 1/68 BASIC TRAINING ; FORT BENNING [SAND HILL] AIT ; FORT JACKSON SOUTH CAROLINA ADVANCE AIT ; FORT RILEY KANSAS VIET-NAM VIA JOHN PAUL POPE ARRIVED IN COUNTRY 1967 , BEAR CAT COMPOUND WAS A SCOUT UNTIL LEAVING IN 1968 I WOULD LIKE TO TOUCH BASE WITH MY OLD OUTFIT THANKS SNUFFY |
| Name: sgt warren wendt Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: misouri Time: 1999-01-21 15:34:06 Comments: sgt warren wendt 9th div long range patrol medic in 1968 in the delta |
| Name: kenneth j
wadleigh Website: Referred by: By Accident From: new jersey Time: 1999-01-21 11:24:21 Comments: I served with co.b 5th bn.60th.inf.from about may67 to july 67 .I came from the 196inf.Iam looking for any one that rembers me.thank god bless. |
| Name: Sgt. Robert E.
Bolton Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Oroville, California Time: 1999-01-20 08:16:50 Comments: Dong Tam, Kin Wa Provance, l968 to l969, Co D 3rd Bn, 47th Infintry moble riverine force |
| Name: Ed l. Freeman Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: portland or Time: 1999-01-19 22:56:35 Comments: served at dong tam base as a platoon leader and co. commander of the 9th mp co , april 1968-january 1969. great site you have created. i will look in often for old freinds |
| Name: Frank J. Montoya Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Colorado Time: 1999-01-19 20:43:37 Comments: Hq & A Co 709th Maint Bn 1967--68 Bearcat & Dong Tam |
| Name: Jerry Keane Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Mount Vernon, WA Time: 1999-01-17 23:58:45 Comments: Looking for anyone who served with Tom Lynn, KIA July 27, 1968.. I last saw him in May of 68 in Dong Tam. He may have been with 9th division - 4/47 or 2/60.. Could also have been in the 25th Division. Any help appreciated.. |
| Name: Larry D.
Martin Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Gainesville, GA Time: 1999-01-17 20:02:04 Comments: Unit Designation: Headquarters Co, 5th Bn, 60th Infantry Dates served: 1966 and 1967 |
| Name: emmitt [snuffy]
smith Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: jackson,tn. 38305 Time: 1999-01-17 11:52:51 Comments: hhc 2/47 9th. inf. [recon] bear-cat compound 1967-1968 |
| Name: James(Buzz)
Greene Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Georgia Time: 1999-01-17 01:58:57 Comments: Co C, 9th Sig Bn, Nov67-July68, Bearcat, Dong Tam, Xuan Loc |
| Name: Kenneth Alley Website: Referred by: By Accident From: Time: 1999-01-16 18:15:22 Comments: A Co, 15th Engr Bn, Bear Cat, Mar 1967-Mar 1968 |
| Name: John Raymond Tapani Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Livonia, Michigan Time: 1999-01-16 12:28:09 Comments: Served with Company D, 1st Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Division. February 1945. Was a heavy machine gunner. I was hoping to find others in the same company. |
| Name: Ralph Terreri Website: Referred by: AltaVista From: Time: 1999-01-15 22:10:31 Comments: (Co. D, 9th Div., 39th Reg.)WWII Aug. 43 - Jan. 46. Joined Company at St. Lowe Normandy, moved through France, Belgium, and Germany. Heavy machine gun squad. |
| Name: Mack
Wheetley Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Sikeston,Missouri Time: 1999-01-13 22:42:46 Comments: Hello. My name is Mack Wheetley. I was in Vietnam from Sept. 1968 until Aug. 1969. I was in A company, 2nd and 60th of the 9th infantry division. I would REALLY like to hear from anyone from my company. I am trying to locate Richard W. Carter, who was my platoon leader. He was from Ohio. Any info. will be appreciated. Thank you. Mack Wheetley |
| Name: Marshall Huckaby Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Palmetto, GA Time: 1999-01-13 19:23:59 Comments: HHC 5/60th Mech Commo Chief Apr 68 to Jul when 5/60th sent to 1st ID to become 1/16th Mech. |
| Name: Charles Covin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Raleigh, NC Time: 1999-01-12 20:05:03 Comments: 2nd Bn 4th Arty Jan-Dec 68 Assigned Battery C (Tan Tru)Jan-Aug attached C 2nd 60 inf as FO Jan-April Assigned HQ Battery Sept-Dec (Tan An) |
| Name: Terry L.
Grill Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: East Greenville, Pa. Time: 1999-01-12 07:38:38 Comments: Demo. specialist Spc. 5 Co. D, 15th Eng. Bn, 9th Inf. Div. Fort Riely, Ks. (from the begining of the 15th Eng's.) Feb. 1966 to start and assist with AIT of new guys fresh out of basic training. arived in Viet Nam, Camp Bear Cat, Oct. 20, 1966 (also my 20th birthday) to Feb. 67 relocated to Dong Tam, Feb. - Sept. 67 |
| Name: Tim
Koeneman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Petersburg, Alaska Time: 1999-01-11 18:45:06 Comments: Headquarters Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry (Mech). Communications Platoon Leader and Battalion Communication Officer, Nov 67 through Oct 68. Home was Binh Phouc. Spent a lot of time on the road in various locations. Including: FB Jaeger and the Y-bridge. Actually spent my last 2 months with the unit in 1st Inf. Div. while 5-60 (M) transitioned to 1-16 (M). |
| Name: Kenneth A. Stepp Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Oklahoma Time: 1999-01-11 15:48:54 Comments: Vietnam in 1967, Co C, 4th Bn, 39th Infantry, 9th Inf. Div. Also served with 92nd MP Bat. |
| Name: gordon g
bolles Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Buffalo New York Time: 1999-01-11 08:40:05 Comments: Co.B 1st platoon 2/60th 10/68-8/69 |
| Name: Ron Wallace Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Eastsound, Washington Time: 1999-01-11 00:23:28 Comments: Co B-3rd -47th Infantry, working on reuniting all. Fantastic website ! |
| Name: Eugenio Bonano, SFC,
USA, Ret. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Chicago, IL Time: 1999-01-10 19:38:35 Comments: Gun Chief 2nd Section C Battery 2/4 Artillery 9th Infantry Division, Tan Tru, 1966-67 Hello to all those who we gave close-in artillery support without making any mistakes, thanks to God. Striegler and Blalock, thank you for the Christmas cards. |
| Name: Richard Coogan Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Lansdowne, PA Time: 1999-01-10 14:53:59 Comments: 15th Combat Engineer Battalion (Sep. 68 - Aug. 69). Served with Co. A, B, and C as well as Division liaison officer to the 199th LIB. Trying to make contact with the following from 1st Platoon, C Co.(?) - date of Feb. 69: Bradshaw, Eubanks, Mares, Durgain, Linabury, Pryblo and Slim Harris. I have BW pictures shot by a combat photog. that show them during a land clearing operation NW of Dong Tam. Will scan and forward duplicates to them. Also, anyone know what happened to a dozer operator named Hoffman (HQC) who was dusted off during the same operation, in late Feb. 69? He took shrapnel in the chest and I believe he survived. |
| Name: John L. Wenger Website: Referred by: Other From: Shippensburg Pa. Time: 1999-01-10 09:24:03 Comments: Served in Nam from 12/66 thru 1/67 Was wounded 1/67. I was in Co.B 3rd Blt. 60th Inf. I am interested in location anyone I served with. Am also looking for a Tim Wilson from Des Monies IA. who was also wonded somewhere around Jan Fed of 67. Thanks |
| Name: Richard Wheat Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Manito, Ill Time: 1999-01-10 08:48:46 Comments: Vietnam April 1968-69 Wunder Beach, Camp Evans,C2,cTroop 3/5 Cav, 2nd Plt drove #22 track |
| Name: Quentin Sommer Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Time: 1999-01-09 18:41:09 Comments: Co.B 2/47 Mechanized Infantry 1st Platoon SSG 4/68 until 4/69 Bear Cat Dong Tam Tan An Ben Luc |
| Name: Rev Kelly
McDuffie Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-01-09 18:31:05 Comments: Served with HQ&HQ 1/84 ARTY.In 1967. I infused from the 196th lt inf bde. I served as battalion chemical nco.Looking for Shropshire, Walters , Utley and any one else who remembers me |
| Name: Stanley E.
Thornburgh Website: Referred by: AltaVista From: South Carolina Time: 1999-01-07 17:26:53 Comments: I decided to sign on again to response to a message left by Garret (Sgt E5) regarding " James Singeltray - May 8, 1968 Saigon / Cholon near the Y Bridge. " dated 1998-05-10 13:19:58. James Singeltary was a member of my company (B Co 3/39th Inf) and I may have the information you are looking for. You may contact me at this Email address or call me at (803) 255-4255 - Business. set |
| Name: Don Souder Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Egg Harbor Twp, N.J Time: 1998-11-02 14:59:21 Comments: I joined the 15th Engineer Battalion, Echo Co. on May 25th ,1966 at Long Thanh , Vietnam. I was a medic actually assigned to HHQ Co. and attached to Echo Co. The first mission Echo Co recieved outside of Bearcat, was Nha Be. We were there for 53 days. Then we went to the Tan An bridge, then to Tan Tru. The lst VC killed by the unit (9th div) was in june 66 by a Lt. from Echo Co. Please add my name to your list of guys of the unit. Don Souder 129 Robert. Best Rd. Egg Harbor Twp, N.J. 08234 Ph 609-653-2857 My E-mail is donvietdoc@aol.com I would appreciate your correspondence, Thanks, Don Souder |
| Name: Keith
McMakin Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Fairport NY Time: 1998-11-02 10:09:37 Comments: D Co. 15th Engineer Bn. also attached to B Co. 4th Bn 47th Infantry Reg |
| Name: Daniel B. Sinnott Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Vassar MI> Time: 1998-11-01 12:53:38 Comments: co.D 2/47th 69 to 70 |
| Name: Larry Goforth Website: Referred by: Other From: Time: 1998-10-31 19:21:46 Comments: HHC 9th Inf Div, Dong Tam, Jan '69 to Aug '69 |
| Name: THOMAS E
LAWSON Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: CHASE CITY VIRGINIA Time: 1998-10-31 10:31:40 Comments: I SERVED IN E-CO 2-60 IN TAN TRU DEC 67 TO AUG68 4.2 MORTAR . BKA HIGH ANGLE HELL. LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED IN MORTAR PLATOON AT THE SAME TIME OR CLOSE TO THIS TIME. |
| Name: Larry D. Hall Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Gainesville, Ga. Time: 1998-10-30 21:35:59 Comments: Co A, 3rd 47th Infantry 12 Jan. '68-28 Oct. 68 Mobil Riverine Force, Dong Tam, Mekong Delta |
| Name: BILL FERGUSON Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: CHARLEY-33 2/47 MECH INF 9TH DIV RVN 69/70 Time: 1998-10-30 00:56:32 Comments: GREAT WEB SITE WELCOME HOME 9TH!!!!!!!! |
| Name: Edmund J. Brewer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Redding, CA raised in Los Angeles, CA Time: 1998-10-27 04:58:26 Comments: I served with HHC, 3d Bn, 47th Inf from Aug 68 through Aug 69. My unit was a "Mobil Riverine" Force which did operations in the Mekong Delta. |
| Name: Earle,
Wm.Michael Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Beaver, PA Time: 1998-10-26 10:15:28 Comments: Father was in 9th during WW2; looking for history |
| Name: Jeff Moyer Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Monroe Wi Time: 1998-10-25 23:26:40 Comments: I was a medic with HHC Co attached to 2nd plt D Co 3/39th Inf from May 69 to july 69 when we were pulled out early and sent to hawaii. Looking for any plt members. Soper,Alfonesco,Calderon,George Mick, any others. |
| Name: James Cushman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Mechanicsburg,ohio Time: 1998-10-25 16:10:50 Comments: Bearcat,Blackhorse,Ben Luc June 67 to July 68 LCP 86 ENGR.Cleared jungle Akron I,III, with 2/47 and 3/39 near Bearcat --cleared QL13,14 I believe with 2/47 or 3/5 Like to here from anyone who remembers the rome plows (LCP) on these operations--I operated LCP 26....Cush- |
| Name: Janie Dougherty
Garvey Website: Phila Vietnam Veterans Memorial Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Philadelphia, PA Time: 1998-10-25 15:40:03 Comments: Thank you and Welcome Home! I am in search of anyone that was in the 9th Infantry 3rdBatallion, 5th Cavalry during Tet of 1968 and knew Wayne T. Dillman of Philadelphia who was KIA 2/08/68 Thank you |
| Name: Mack Wheetley Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: 119 LaRue Lane Sikeston, MO 63801 Time: 1998-10-22 19:16:22 Comments: A Co, 2nd, 60th 9th Infantry Division Vietnam-September 1968-August 1969 Tan An, Tan Tru |
| Name: Larry Brooks Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Sacramento Time: 1998-10-22 14:59:57 Comments: Served with C Company, 2nd Bn,60th Infantry at Tan Tru, Pink Palace,An Nhut Than etc. for Feb. 68 to Feb. 69. Spent last couple of months in country TDY with 1/11 Artillery. Nice web site. Brings back memories. |
| Name: JERRY
SHULLICK Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: LORAIN OHIO Time: 1998-10-20 19:07:19 Comments: In Vietnam from August 1968 to August 1969 I was with Co.B 4/47 9th Inf Div. Mekong Delta |
| Name: Michael Vasquez Website: Referred by: Yahoo From: LA Time: 1998-10-19 21:16:56 Comments: Co.C 2nd Bn, 47th Inf Dec 67 to Dec 68 (Mech) |
| Name: Bruce Jarose Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Doylestown Penna. Time: 1998-10-18 14:33:29 Comments: I was in CO E 2nd Bn 39th infantry) from May 1, 1968 to May 1 1969 |
| Name: Michael Aamodt Website: Referred by: AltaVista From: Idaho living in Mont. now Time: 1998-10-17 21:20:21 Comments: HCC 15th Engineers S-4 Fort lewis Wa. 1974-1977 |
| Name: Van Tolbert Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: ATLANTA Time: 1998-10-17 15:31:11 Comments: Served with C Company 2/47 9th. Div. JAN,67-JAN,68 Ft.Riley, USS John Pope, Bear Cat |
| Name: Sylvia O.
Bailey-Munoz Website: Yargee Referred by: Other From: Midland, Texas Time: 1998-10-16 18:25:25 Comments: I was U.S.Air Force. Am doing art work for a former member of the 9th, before doing the work I always research so I have correct information for patch, etc. The artwork will be presented to him on Nov. 7th at the Annual Gathering at our local Viet Nam Wall. This is to be a surprise for him, thereby your WebSite has been an excellent source of help for me. Since this is a surprise could not ask him for the info. Thank you so much. Will also present him with this WebSite. |
| Name: Bob Cobb Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Danbury, CT Time: 1998-10-15 03:07:47 Comments: 571st CBT Engr. Co.,3rd Bde.,9th inf. div. Anyone in the 5/60, 2/47, 2/60 etc. remember doing night ambushes with river rats? Fiberglass boats (small) with one M60. Could carry 8 grunts. Had 2 40horsepower outboards. God bless all you guys from the 9th. Served Feb.70-Sept70, Tan An airfield, then central highlands with 19th Engr. Batt. ANYBODY from 571st Co.? |
| Name: Jimmy (Jim) Cartmill Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Pleasant Hill, CA. Time: 1998-10-15 00:08:33 Comments: ( In-Country - 11/67 -- Deros'd - 3/69).............. ( HQ Co., 15th Engr., 9th Inf. Div.)................ ( Bear Cat, Dong Tam, Tan An, Tan Tru, French Fort, FSB Lambert, FSB Brown, Nha Be.) |
| Name: Ronald Reiman --
Junkie Website: Referred by: By Accident From: OHIO Time: 1998-10-14 22:03:58 Comments: Ronald Reiman -- Junkie A Trp. 1st Plt. 3/5 CAV. 69-70 Aboard JUNKIE'S DREAM |
| Name: Joe Callahan Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Cape Cod, Mass. Time: 1998-10-14 20:55:13 Comments: Came to the 9th Div. 5/60th in June,'67 as a medic to Bien Phouc. I was a platoon medic with C-Co.(I think it was the 2nd plat.). Within about 2 months I was taught to drive a "trac" and went out with "Tuthill", Charlie, and others on sweeps, and medical trips to the local towns. I had a 91D20 MOS (Surg. Tech) and after 6 months I transfered to the 3rd Field Surg. Hospital in Siagon. I was there about 1+ months when "Tet" shut down the city.June'67 I went home. Thanks for this chance to read and think about things long forgotten. |
| Name: Pierce Michael,
Jr. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Solvang, CA Time: 1998-10-13 17:05:21 Comments: I served with the 15th Engineers from Feb of 68 to Jan of 69 first as a platoon Leader in D Co. and later as the Battalion Reconnaissance officer. |
| Name: Don Williams Website: 191 AHC - Boomerangs and Bounty Hunters Referred by: Link from other Website From: White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico Time: 1998-10-13 11:07:03 Comments: I was in the 191st Assault Helicopter Company stationed at Bearcat, RVN. My callsign was Boomerang 11. Our primary job was to support the 9th Inf Div with troop carrying helicopters (slicks) and gunships. We air-assaulted 9th Inf Div troops into combat, took dead and wounded out and resupplied the troops in the field. This is a great site. I am glad for all who made it back home and still miss our fallen comrades. Homepage URL not mine but 191st AHC. |
| Name: Jerry M.
Gilbreath Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Jacksonville, Florida Time: 1998-10-13 10:36:36 Comments: HHC 2nd Bde 9th Inf Div. jan-june 69 Co B 6/31 9th Ind Div june-dec 69. |
| Name: Louis Dion Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Ranier,Mn.56668 Time: 1998-10-12 09:55:15 Comments: I served with C Battery 2nd Battalion 4th Artillery .Jan. 1967 thru Jan. 1968 at Bear Cat,Tan Tru and Tan An. Any one that wishes to contact me, can do so at the following address PO Box 322 Ranier,Mn. 56668 or call 218-286-3058 or I can be reached on e-mail louisdion@yahoo.com |
| Name: Bob Presgrove Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: ventura,calif Time: 1998-10-11 18:38:44 Comments: Co C,3rd Bn, 60th infantry Ft. Lewis, wash. 4-73 to 11-74 |
| Name: Larry
Schliessmann Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: New York Time: 1998-10-10 16:56:30 Comments: I was a member of operation dufflebag with the 493rd MI attached to the third brigade, April 1969 thru January 1970. |
| Name: Don Leonard Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Winston-Salem, NC Time: 1998-10-09 16:41:00 Comments: Went over with the 9th from Reilly. Helped establish Bearcat in 1966, and then on to Dong Tam. Flew "snoopy" missions and backseat with Airforce FAC's. Anyone remember the "Pink Elephants" in '67? Made the front page of Stars & Stripes. Excellent page...I salute all members, past/present and future of the 9th. |
| Name: Linda Website: Mom's Vietnam Vet Message Board and Buddy Search Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Texas Time: 1998-10-08 19:05:33 Comments: Greetings, I am the webmaster for the LZ of the 240th AHC, and thought I would pay you a visit, as I was establishing mutual links on their site. I am always looking for mutual links for my site, also, and will add you to my Vietnam Veteran links ASAP. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you for a job well done, and also extend a warm, "Welcome Home." Linda |
| Name: TSgt Ollie F. Cook, USAF
(Ret) Website: The Augusta Group Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Haltom City, TX Time: 1998-10-08 14:13:41 Comments: INTRODUCTION TO THE AUGUSTA GROUP The Augusta Group is a loose association (no dues required) of military retiree veterans from Augusta, Georgia, encouraged and supported by others from across the nation. Our purpose is to educate and persuade our national leaders to honor the confirmed and unequivocal commitments made to military personnel who answered the call to serve our nation in time of all-out war and who assumed often unpopular responsibilities so that the cold war could be won. For more infomation and sample letters go to The Augusta Group Web Site http://personal.lig.bellsouth.net/lig/f/s/fsears/cecm.htm |
| Name: Joe "Ragman"
Tarnovsky Website: LZ of the 240th AHC Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Parma, Ohio Time: 1998-10-07 20:56:58 Comments: A great tribute to a bunch of great men. Whenever we learned in the morning before taking off from Bearcat that we would be working with the "OLD RELIABLES," the crews of the MAD DOG Gunships and the GREYHOUND Slicks knew it was going to be a real good day. I flew as a doorgunner/crew chief with the Mad Dogs of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company from July 69 to October of 70. We worked with the 9th many times out of Tan An heading for the Rung Sat. The Mad Dog Gunships would provide aerial rocket artillery and M60 doorgun for the Troopers of the 9th Infantry and we knew if we, the Mad Dogs went down in a HOT LZ, the brave and courageous GRUNTS of the 9th would risk everything to get us out ALIVE. To the men of the 9th Infantry Division, the crews of the Mad Dogs and Greyhounds render a Salute of RESPECT with REVERENCE to all of you, we were proud to provide the Huey Slicks and Huey Guns! We were a great team. We hope you'll visit our website! By the way, looking for a 9th Infantry Trooper that received a head wound from shrapnel sometime in 1970. He and his buddy were Medevaced out by a Mad Dog Gunship in the AO known as the Rung Sat. The Mad Dog Gunner and Armorer of the 240th, Mark Dowdy, provided first aid until the wounded men were taken to an Evac Hospital. The 9th Trooper with the head wound had a bush hat with the word "Jane" embroidered on the brim. Mark Dowdy would like to know if this trooper and his buddy survived. God Bless the men of the 9th Infantry and WELCOME HOME! |
| Name: James C.
Anderson Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: North Carolina Time: 1998-10-07 00:31:55 Comments: Served in HHC 3/39 from 10/68- 4/69 as a clinical spec. WIA on hwy 4 outside of Vinh Long. Medevaced back to the world 5/69. Would like to hear from medics I served with-esp. SFC LeMaire "Supersarge" |
| Name: John Mesa Website: Referred by: AltaVista From: Santa Barbara, CA Time: 1998-10-06 18:48:58 Comments: Bear Cat, Dong Tam, Binh Phouc, 1966-67, HHC, 3rd Bn, 60Th Infantry, 1966, 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon, C Company, 3rd Bn, 60th Infantry 67(1st tour of 3 in RVN). Will respond to all E-Mail. |
| Name: Albert W.
Caviness Website: Referred by: By Accident From: originally from Memphis, TN, now living in NJ Time: 1998-10-06 14:00:34 Comments: Very glad to see your site back up and running! It is a huge task. Thank you very much for keeping this alive. I signed the guest book previously, but my e-mail address doesnt show up, so I would like to add it in hopes of hearing from anyone who served with A Company, 9th Sig Bn during 67 - 68. Again, thanks very much for keeping this site alive and kicking. A. Caviness |
| Name: Charles Corriveau Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: MASS Time: 1998-10-04 10:51:57 Comments: 9th Military Police Company 1968-1969 |
| Name: Gary Gilchrist Website: Referred by: Net Search From: Grand rapids mi. Time: 1998-10-04 09:22:53 Comments: Co B,3th Bn,47th Infantry may66/JAN.67 TO co A,4TH BN,39th Infantry/jan 68 |
| Name: Jim Adkisson Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Oregon City, Oregon Time: 1998-10-03 16:28:58 Comments: Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 34 Artillery, a 105 Battery on Barges out of Dong Tam in the Delta with a combined Army and Navy, Mobile Riverine Force, known as the "River Raiders". |
| Name: Billy C. Reid Website: Referred by: Other From: Dallas, Texas Time: 1998-10-03 16:27:43 Comments: Served from Feb. 1968 to Oct. 1968 Republic of Vietnam.HQ Co. 2nd Bn. 47th Infantry (mech) 4.2 mortars.Base Camp "Bearcat" near Long Bien.State side training unit, Co B, 2nd Bn, 61st Infantry (mech) 5th Mechanized Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Co. from October 66 to December 67. |
| Name: Paul J. Malone Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Alabama Time: 1998-10-03 15:43:07 Comments: 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division in Franceand Germany; Company C Jeep Driver 1943-1946 |
| Name: Jim Cape Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: Huntsville, AL Time: 1998-10-01 14:47:54 Comments: I have always had a warm spor for the 9th because my father served as a rifleman with the 9th from North Africa to VE Day. Good friend here in Huntsville, Larry Bayer, served with the 9th in Viet Nam so we have that bond. I retired from Army in 86 but never had the pleasure to serve in the 9th. |
| Name: Robert Bukoski Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Ortonville, Michigan Time: 1998-09-30 20:41:41 Comments: 2/60th of Delta Company |
| Name: Steve Shapiro Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: ohio Time: 1998-09-30 19:46:15 Comments: was in C/3/60 from Oct 67 to Feb 68 when I got in the way of a sniper - We were assigned to the tracks in BinhPhuoc, then went down to DongTam and out on the boats with Riverenes - I was RTO for the CO ("Patron Yankee 6 Oscar" in BinhPhuoc, "Patron Charlie 6-O" in DongTam) - I keep wondering why there aren't many messages from C/3/60th guys in these guestbooks - Anybody know the whereabouts of ED GARRISON (our CO when I landed in country), GENE WOOD, TOM CLARK, good friends from those times - I wanted to say hello to them, hope they're o.k. - Also hello to other guys from the company who might remember me - |
| Name: Geraldo Jerry
Gapol Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Hawaii Time: 1998-09-30 00:07:49 Comments: Co A 3rd Bn 39th Infantry. My name is: Geraldo Jerry Gapol. I was assigned to this unit March 1966, to reactivate the 9th Infantry Division. We shipped on the USNS General Rose to Vung Tau, Vietnam, arrived December 31,1966. The Battalion initially staged in Bearcat and became part of the 3rd Brigade. We relieved a Battalion of the 25th Infantry Division at Rach Kien, the seat of Long An Province, in the Mekong Delta. It was a hard road for the Battalion as this area the VC was uncontested until we began our Search and Destroy and forced them to fight us. We suffered tremendous casualties. I left Vietnam December 1967. Anyone from the Battalion reading this article, contact me at e-mail: pvna71c@prodigy.com or drop me a note to this address: 1694 Hooheno St., Pearl City, HI 96782-1610. I am the Point of Contact for the 3/39th for purposes of reunions and maintaining an active roster of men assigned to the Battalion for purposes of contacting each other. |
| Name: John Q. Brunson
Sr. Website: Referred by: Link from other Website From: South Carolina Time: 1998-09-29 23:09:53 Comments: Commanded Delta Company, 3/60th, 9th Inf. Div. from August 1968-February 1969, served as S-4 3/60th for about 18 days and then assumed command of Alpha Company 3/60th, 9th Inf. Div. until the Battalion was deactivated and returned to the States. Would love to hear from any "River Rat", you were all first class guys to serve with.---I can be reached at 803-473-2887 |
| Name: Gary M. Kay Website: LIFE BENEFITS SEARCH,INC Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: LAKELAND, FLA Time: 1998-09-29 20:15:44 Comments: I served with the 86th Combat Engineers and was TDY with the 9th Div just before I ETS-ed 07--67 I was there. Operation Akron between Vung Tau, the Black Virgin Mts, and the Michelin rubber plantation at the end of May 67-- beginning of Jul 67 As I remember it, the rear artillery sprayed us as we got surrounded by NVA. We were way out numbered until the hueys arrived. "Thank god; then the artillery had to stop." We were @ Bear Cat and before that we were @ Phu Loi and helped the 1/st Div. I also remember that I got tangled up w/ a string of ears hanging off a track when the fire fight started. I may have some photos during a day out there. |
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