I was radio teletype operator there the compound. At the South Vietnamese camp, 4 South Vietnamese were killed and 14 wounded, with 54 communist soldiers reported killed and 9 captured. Captains were Stansfield and Parbela? Only a Chihuahua at the moment but never can tell what my wife will take in. See things have changed a lot and I dont even know how to post a message now! Yes the tower was up. Most people called me Chief Most of my exposure was to dust, not liquid. Bill Coleman. What a loss.Stayed in 3 more years but got RIFD along with all the other Infantry Captains. Hide, Fire Support Base "Husky", home of Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 35th Artillery Regiment (155, SP) Xuan Loc,Vietnam. I was simply signed Lu Lan. Needless to say it was not appreciated by my wife. My unit was the one that made initial contact with LT Colliers unit after they were attacked and he and SSG Cobb were killed. Same guy except he flew bird dogs. I was working under Sargent Moneypenny and with Ronnie Jenkins. Located on National Highway 1 leading out of Ho Chi Minh City, it is most notable for the battle of Xun Lc, which took place in April 1975. I grew up in the same town as LT Collier and wanted to know of and honor heroes like LT Collier and all of you who fought there. Thats my problem also. Can anyone remember Rodney Nauman , not sure of the name spelling. He was sharp, funny and had a solution to end the war. military team 87. Who had time for the PX> Always in the bush, lmao, From 1965-66 the 18th ARVN Div was the 10th ARVN Div. After I got back I was at Ft Jackson and he and Miss Dolly came by to visit. Bob, I found your earlier post and now know you left in April 70 before I arrived. 4/43rd My father was at Xuan Loc 65-66. Mountains in the background. Don Snedeker. I was the only Native American who was in TOC and was with SP/4 Michaud , also with I&R. We did not hook up with the 1st because we ran into the enemy also. Zoomie was with the Air Force FAC there in Xuan Loc. Dark hair, maybe glasses. Flowers and incense burning on coffins. Thank you. Didnt take enough pictures along the way. I was a captain with Team 87 from Jan-Dec 1972. Hi Don.sorry for the extremely late reply. https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Xuan_Loc_Base_Camp,_May_1969.jpg&oldid=720644912, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, NARA photo 111-CCV-41-CC58193 by SP5 Dennis Connell, Uploaded a work by NARA photo 111-CCV-41-CC58193 by SP5 Dennis Connell from https://www.fold3.com/image/245208041 with UploadWizard. Seems the Regimental Advisor had been relieved. Finally linked up the next morning. That waiting list was to be 6 months to a year. I will never forget him Bill Coleman. We first met in Oakland awaiting out flights to Nam. And email Sgt. Im a cousin of his wife Nancy. Would have liked to have talked to him. I hope that this clears it up and gives some closure to SGT GReens family. Hope you transition to kidney help okay and your foot heals. My Account | We only travel where porcelain facilities exist, but wish we had a camper at times. I was in TM 87 69-70. and Micheline Plantations. I seldom had any association with G2, only Div Arty, G3 and 48th during my last 6 months while forward. Thanks Ray Godfrey, Ray The 43rd lead the way followed by the 48th and went back into Cambodia and the 48th back to Trien Ngon( The old SF Base just South of the border). Timeline Details | Vietnam War Commemoration Would love to hear any stories you can relay on your time with him in Vietnam. License Agreement | Severely wounded during the Easter Offensive (April 72) and spent a year in the hospital. The ARVN III Corps ' last defensive line east of Saigon connected the city of Bnh Dng, Bien Hoa Air Base, Vng Tu, Long An and the lynchpin centered on the strategic town of Xun Lc, where the South Vietnamese Joint General Staff committed the nation's final reserve forces in Saigon's defense. Regards, Ernie Chamberlain (former 1 ATF, Nui Dat; Baria 1969-70), I was MAT III-12 team leader during 1969. I had heart failure. You might remember I met you and your wife about 1974 on Ft Myer. We used to have bbq cookouts near the patio. Naval Forces, Vietnam Monthly Historical Study, January 1969", "operation Report Lessons Learned, Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, for period ending 30 April 1969", "9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment", "Operation Iron Mountain - After Action Report", "Operational Report - Lessons Learned, Headquarters 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), Period ending 31 July 1969", "Battle of Dong Ap Bia Hill 937, 10-21 May 1969", http://www.armchairgeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1273813, "Operational Report of the 25th Infantry Division for the period ending 31 July 1969", Information About Records Relating to the Vietnam War Operations Analysis (OPSANAL) System, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_allied_military_operations_of_the_Vietnam_War_(1969)&oldid=1136012694, Fourth and last interdiction barrier in the. Are there any photos of Carroll in uniform? Ron Larson. There were two Higgins a Captain (Infantry) and a Medic. I was stationed with Team 87 in July 65 till april 66. I will keep digging. Rod.Little before my time. +, Thanks for the reply on Pappy. God bless you and all the other Vietnam Veterans for your dedication and service. the 25th set up a Defense Language school in Hawaii. I remember it was before the Team Main Compound showed the movie Patton. Would like to talk to you via email. I came in country on the Troop ship Walker in April of 66 with HHC 4th Battalion 9th Infantry Regiment 25th Infantry Cu Chi. Yes, it would help. The Ships that carried us from Oakland were Sultan, Upshur and Barrett I, was on the Sultan which carried 1st Sqdn, Regt HHT, 541st MID,37th Med.Co.and a couple of other units. I had my colon exam and except for a couple polyps Im fine. This site is dedicated to them - those who came home and those who did not. I was an advisor with the 1/43 18th Inf Div from April 68 through August 68. Was the Deca tower up back then? Nice to hear you Harold,Yes that is same time II was there. Communists attack Xuan Loc - May 18, 1969 - HISTORY.com Lost all mine during baggage transfer to CONUS. It was a self-propelled M109 155mm howitzer battalion and was first stationed at Xuan Loc with the 23d Artillery Group. I pray that Hope was lost when his 0-1 went down just outside of town. Did you know Lt Collier personally, or well? Dick Wolfe Xuan Loc 67-68, I do remember the tower . This file has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. License Agreement | Were you the escorting officer. U.S. casualties were 14 killed 39 wounded. My father was in Xuan Loc in 1968 or 69. Can not remember names of a Captain and Sergeant I worked with at the Regimental HQ at Blackhorse those days. Holdich. Hopefully no snow or fires slowing us down. I have a few other memories ifbyouvare interested. You will have that memory of what it was and looked like until the day we die. I know that he volunteered for the mission two days before the end of his tour, do you happen to know why? Aerial view from a UH-1 Huey helicopter, of the base and surrounding terrain. I was a senior advisor to the 52d Ranger Bn 67-68 in Xuan Loc. Never got back to my original MOS (112-11C) With the 101st I was just a squad leader and when I got out of the hospital I went back with orders to MACV but at Cam Rahn Bay they said Infantry NCO and sent me to the 23rd. When I saw your post I wanted to let you know. I remember we built a block building for the como center. I used Mars on more than one occasion. Ed Bailey took over as SA to 1/43rd ARVN in January from me. Hope all had a Blessed Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you. In May of 1968, we were the first unit (US or RVN) to operate in War Zone D in over 20 years. Richard. I would like to get an update. Exactly where was that camp/ Xuan Loc, Gia Ray? He grew up with the Generals son and the family. Carrolls greatly missed and loved by all. Never left the compound much except to catch a ride to saigon every once in awhile. Im Nguyen Van Suoi. Advisors were killed under mysterious circumstances probably set up by their Vietnamese counterparts.. Facing a courts martial for striking his Division Surgeon in public he was forced into retirement as a 2-star in Germany. And when he was reassigned to an Arvn unit doing patrols I remember thinking he must have really pissed of somebody as he seemed too old for for such an assignment. I ended up on recruiting duty for three years then switched to Combat Engineers. Im getting ready to sell out in Port Angeles and move to Wellton, Arizona. The perimeter was compromised but was driven out by artillerymen. I screwed up and ended up training REMFs at Long Binh. Zombie visited with me and family here in Arizona. He drove back and forth to Saigon where his family was. I would love to find out more both of his Vietnam tours! I still have Pics of it. However Have you heard of a Major Putnam who was also at Xuan Loc in 68. It was a city with red clay mud that permeated everything. Mostly took a chopper ride to Saigon on time off. Been to Lake of the Ozarks and like it. Were grasping a straws. and Stansfield// 71/72 Transferred from 196th LIB Americal. I sometimes wonder even today if there was something else I could have done to convince him to give up on his idea. I am totally retired now, after 28 years in the Army active and reserve, & 25 years working for a Defense Contractor. Thanks for your information about adviser of I & R company , I remember 1/52 rd battalion is cast Danh ( RVN ) and sgt Danh is interpreter and LtC Boon is adviser and LtC Thinh is regiment commander , Lt Keith is adviser of 52 rd I & R company and Im is interpreter for Thiet , well ! Sadness is the word. Sent to Nui Chui Chan, Hill 837, in March 70. I was the Fire Chief at Blackhorse and when they closed it down (about august 69) I moved the entire fire dept to Xuan Loc and set it up on the airfield..Dont remember the name of the SA, but I recall he was not that well liked. The new SA was Colonel Plummer and he though the Vietnamese Artillery didnt need much advise and used the two of us as Infantry advisers with a seasoned Infantry Sergeant. Most of my time was forward as both the G4 Adviser and sporadically as Artillery Adviser for the first 6 months. Maybe Evans.) Hard to believe we got to be old timers. That was a long, long night! I was in radio/carrier repair. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Hi speaker . Was the Capt. HEC. Ward Meldrum (Capt. I was fortunate to have a former SF Sergeant with me on each operation. It seems to me I remember that tower being a little o we 210 ft. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. I was MACV tdy to there. Thanks much, Bob Morse,, When were you with the 52nd? Served with team 87 Mar 68 Mar 69. I was with the 74th recon airplane company at the airfield at xuan loc, 2nd platoon 1960 Saturn 1968. I am sorry that I cant provide any more info. Regarding your query on the Team 89 website seeking information on Bui Van Vien, I have replied noting an address in Ho Chi Minh City in 1988 following his release from post-War detention in Thu Duc. Men at local authorities meeting. lol. Woman cries after crossing remains of a destroyed bridge over river. I stayed at Xuan Loc for a while then they sent me to be site4 commander at Ham Tan to restore commo! Were you there when Col Patton was there. Doug Sichler, I was assigned to Advisory Team 87 in Xuan Loc in October 1966. During that Presidential Election (September 71), I was taken to Blackhorse by the Colonel and Vietnamese General and dropped off at the Team House. This article is a list of known military operations of the Vietnam War in 1969, conducted by the armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam, the United States and their allies. He was due to rotate back to The US in a few weeks. I know that LTC Ginger was the SA to that Regiment when I left in December. MGRS coordinates would be most helpful, or a location description will be greatly appreciated. Yes..he was The Senior Advisor to the 18th ARVN commander of Advisory Team 87 and was a vicious volleyball player as I recall.
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