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Comments by David M Russell on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 09:58 IP Logged IP Logged
I was a 2533 with 1st Amtracs Bn. 3rd MarDiv Camp Schwab Okinawa 1971-72. I served 4 years as a comm man. I can honestly say that the best unit I ever served in was Tracs. "If you ain't Tracs you ain't sh*t." The best USMC CO in my career was Lt. Colonel PJ Saxton. He ran a tight ship and we loved him for it. Semper Fi
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Comments by Byron Simpson "Buddy" on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 04:40 IP Logged IP Logged
Looking for info regarding Lt. Cho with ROK Marines who served with me (USMC)at Horian City in Vietnam 1970.
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Comments by Sgt. Michael D. Edwards on Monday, November 8, 2004 at 12:14 IP Logged IP Logged
I was a 1833 with 3rd AABN C Co. 3rd Plt. This site is a tribute to the few and the proud. Thanks for serving gents and God speeed! Semper Fi!
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Comments by Thomas M.Clements on Sunday, November 7, 2004 at 22:30 IP Logged IP Logged
Looking for Roy Stanford. Can't seem to hook up.I still have the pictures from Viet Nam. How about Bill Davis or George Larkin. We were stationed at Chu Li in the maint. Plt.
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Comments by Sgt. Jim Allen on Friday, November 5, 2004 at 11:11 IP Logged IP Logged
Served with 1st Amphibian Tractor Bn.
& 3rd Amtrac Bn. Vietnam July '66 to
August '67 Hill 55 & DaNang Area
& also Chu Lai.
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Comments by Rob Howard on Friday, October 29, 2004 at 19:16 IP Logged IP Logged
I was in country at Cua Viet from 11/66 to 1/68 aboard B-29 after being drafted even though I couldn't pass a hearing test. I remember there being a lot of sand and our tents surrounded by sand bags. When the time came to pull the sand bags we made target practice out of the huge rats. The quiet times disappeared after our tents were replaced with nice buildings with wood floors and SHINY tin roofs. I still remember the night I was on sentry duty covering half the compound when we had incoming from up north. The 155's had zeroed in on the shiny tin roofs. I wish I could remember all of the great guys I served with. A few I recall are: Chief, Sgt Wargow, Pappy, and my dirnking buddy Chuck Ardoin who I wish I could locate. Anyone remember me? Please write. Rob Howard.
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Comments by Dan Goodman on Friday, October 29, 2004 at 12:02 IP Logged IP Logged
Was with the USMCR Amtrac unit in Tampa during the sixties. No hero, just trying to be a Marine for myself, and a college grad for my family at the same time.
Would love to find some of my old buddies, especially Nelson the ironworker and Greg Utley, who went with me to Naval Decon school in Gulfport after they decided they weren't calling us up (post Port Hueneme).
Anybody ever run across my favorite DI, the one who made the picture come together for a confused seventeen year old, Cpl. Tomolka? Or our lead DI, Sgt. Brown, a former radioman?
I hardly did anything for the Corps, but the Corps did as much or more for me in life than anything else I've ever done.
But to this day, I do all that I can to honor the Corps, and always get with other Marines to celebrate the birthday.
I hope my son, who is now 10, can benefit from the mistakes I made. If I had it to do over, I would have done a full career.
Semper Fi and God Bless the Marine Corps!
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Comments by Former Marine on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 16:56 IP Logged IP Logged
I forgot to mention that the Communications Chief of "A" Company - Sgt. Al (Bamboo American) Brown -replied to my mayday distress call this way, "We are unable to help you... there isn't a boat big enough to come to your assistance." So, this is why I am asking how you guys survived and were rescued. By whom were you rescued, and by what means did they rescue you? Your vehicle (Y-24 or H-24) was salvaged on 16 August 1968, when a dredger discovered it's location. Amazingly, the line charges were functional and were actually used successfully at a later date! Thanks....
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Comments by Former Marine on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 15:49 IP Logged IP Logged
This message is for Bill McConnaughy... Can you please elaborate more about the sinking incident of your LVTE-1(Y-24) the afternoon of 18 September 1967. I was behind you (up-river) and heard your mayday distress signal. The Battalion Chronology states four (4) men were rescued...How was this accomplished? I had radioed for help (rescue) as my tractor was swept out to sea in 20 foot swells after being submerged briefly in the enormous swells and turbulence at the mouth of the Cua Viet River and the Gulf of Tonkin. It is a miracle that any of you surveved! Thanks....
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Comments by bill mcconnaughy on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 20:49 IP Logged IP Logged
was so happy to see this site,got a little confused.we pulled the anchor chain around con thien not dong ha.seem to recall they made us leave right after being mortord.wish i could remember all the mames.can only recall sgt.fox,mouse and harry from e-1s
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Comments by bill mcconnaughy on Sunday, October 3, 2004 at 20:06 IP Logged IP Logged
i never knew this site existed. i served in h&s E-1 platoon from dec.66 till i think aug.68 im still mad that the m.c turned our hooches over to the army and made us go back to tents.i sank my E-1 at the mouth of the cau viet.we dragged an anchor chain around dong ha trying to clear mines while we were mortord.i still dont eat apricots after the men we lost at cam lo.does anyone remember?
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Comments by Delbert Goben on Friday, October 1, 2004 at 05:24 IP Logged IP Logged
I served in Cau-Viet with the US NAVY from Aug.69-Aug69. I was with the CLEARWATER MINE SWEEPS, that keep the river open from the mouth to Dong-Ha. We served along side if the 3rd Marines, I have a buddy that was with the 3rd Marines at Cau-Viet frm 68-69. Any of you grunts remembeer him, his name is Robert(bob)Davis, from here in St. Joseph,MO.
Anyone remember the Amtrack that was hit on the North Bank of the Cau-Viet River, or was any of you there when the Naval side of the base caught fire, we lost 13 men in that fire, or does anyone have a picture of the fire.
E-mail me if you know of any of these, lable Subject: CAU-VIET
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Comments by Carl M. Pollard on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 19:31 IP Logged IP Logged
I was stationed at Courthouse Bay when the Korean War started. Went to Delmar and formed with 1st Amtracs to make up 1st Amtrac Bn. Made Inchon and a few other points. Still stay in contact with a few of the old ones.
Semper Fi
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Comments by Bill Grotz on Monday, September 20, 2004 at 05:27 IP Logged IP Logged
Served with 1st Amtracs Camp Schwab 74-75 And Courthouse Bay 74-76. Also served Camp Schwab Camp Guard, And Operaion Frequent Wind. Would like to hear from old buddies and any reunion info. Great site Semper Fi!
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Comments by Sgt. Ford Kilgallon on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 15:32 IP Logged IP Logged
I was with the 1st amtrac bat. Jan to June 1969 I was in the Maintenace Platoon At Quang Tri, C-4 and Dong Ha.
Looking for anyone that new me or was there then. We took our amtracs to Oki by LSD's To Camp Swab I think. Most of my memories were blanked out ,but am tryung to find amgrunts I might have know Help an old Marine drop me An E-Mail
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Comments by Frank Morong on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 14:26 IP Logged IP Logged
Served in the infantry during 1951-53 in Korea.started out in Ist amtracs but after a few months were dismounted and served like the amgrunts in Nam.Semper-fi from an old sob who rememebers those 3c's
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Comments by Chris Stohldrier on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 05:18 IP Logged IP Logged
Outstanding site! Was a radio operator from 2nd Recon Bn; joined "A" Co. 1st Amtracs in April '65; landed in ChuLai early May '65; was in ChuLai & Danang areas; rotated & went to 10th Marines in 1966. Semper Fi!
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Comments by Golaszewski, john C., 2279343 on Sunday, September 5, 2004 at 21:15 IP Logged IP Logged
was w/b/3/9,,and hq 3rd mar div---in country fro sep 67-oct 69....semper fi,and welcome
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Comments by Dr.John D.Alley on Monday, August 30, 2004 at 16:07 IP Logged IP Logged
Former 1st.AmTrac Bn. Korea 1951.
Enjoyed the site.
God bless & Semper Fi.
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Comments by Andy on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 09:34 IP Logged IP Logged
For Jon Bauer:
Tried to send you an email. It came back!!
Semper Fi!
Andy ("A4, A4, A4 A6 Dismount, Dismount!!") The words of Jon Bauer as A40 was lifting into the air on Jan 20, 1968 after hitting a double decker mine. Heard by me as I was being propelled, still in a sitting position.
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Comments by Tom Baker on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 08:38 IP Logged IP Logged
I served with H&S Company, 1st Amtracs in 1955-56. We were at an Army Camp in Japan and were moved to White Beach Okinawa and established camp there.
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Comments by Lcpl Goldsmith T E on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 22:16 IP Logged IP Logged
2141, AAV Mechanic/ Repairman
2mardiv, 2AABN Cco
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Comments by Jon A. Bauer on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 05:32 IP Logged IP Logged
I was assigned to the comm section of A Co. 1st Tracs in Dec. 1967, and served with them thru May 1968. I have never been prouder than to have been an AmGrunt under the command of then Maj. PM Johnson. We had our good times and our bad times but my time there, at Cua Viet, will never be forgotten. My prayers still go out to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and my thoughts are with those who survived. SEMPER FI.
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Comments by bob choiniere [ frenchie ] on Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 05:02 IP Logged IP Logged
My name is bob choiniere, but everyone calls me frenchie. I would to thank Martin Johnson , Ron Barron , Gene Miller.For the great time at the AmGrunt reunion. I needed to see everyone again. MY wife and myself had a great time. THANKS!
FRENCHIE
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