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Message Number: 125
Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 18:59:22 PST
Name: michael c williams
Email: mpwilliams3@frontier.com
65
yes
delta 1/5 vietnam 1967
henery h persons fr hometown ft wayne in
Comments:
check monthly personnel roster delta 1/5 1967 will see some names that you might rember on web site. i se ron scott along with my name
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Message Number: 124
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011 13:12:38 PST
Name: Ron Scott
Email: clrescott@earthlink.net
63
Yes
2nd Platoon Delta 1/5 USMC
Yes
Comments:
Arrived in country in early December 1966 at Da Nang, C130 to Chu Lai then 6by to Hill 54 between Da Nang & Chu Lai. SSgt Lukenbill? and Sgt Ski were the Platoon Sgts. Cpl Jerry Basnett was the Fire Team Leader and later took over the squad. Cpl Fitzpatrick was the second squad leader then. We manned the Chu Lai air strip perimeter until May 1967 and then hell broke loose and we were choppered off to the Que Son Valley. I was there for operations Union I, Union II, Cochise and Swift. In an August 4, 1994 article in Vietnam magazine Eric Hammel called operation Swift one of the worst run and bloodiest Marine Corps operations of the Vietnam War. Father Vincent Capadonno, the 3rd Battalion Chaplain whom I'd known from Hill 54 chapel, received the posthumous award of the Medal Of Honor for his actions on Sept 4 during Swift. There seem to be many names missing from the database during this period. Great work, great pictures, thanks for your care. I recognized one name and face. Semper Fi Marines.
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Message Number: 123
Date: Friday, November 11, 2011 07:40:52 PST
Name: Garry Puck
Email: bgpuck@mmctsu.com
62 today
yes
USMC ? VMGR-152
no
Comments:
I'm a draftee Marine , from April '69 -March '71 , boot camp plattoon was 1067 , MOS 3112 , stationed as an MP at El Toro MCAB and went WESPAC to squadron VMGR-152 air freight at Okinawa , Chu Lai & Danang RVN , reached and discharged rank was cpl.

Don't regret being a Marine today !

Semper Fi
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Message Number: 122
Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011 12:29:04 PDT
Name: John "Chesty" Lowrey
Email: jlpnstuff@aol.com
63
Yes
Delta Co, 1bn 5th Marines
Many, including "Skip" Bye, Toby Jackson, etc
Comments:
Looking to hear from any one from Delta Co. 1/5 from Aug. 68 to Mar. 1969, was also with Security Plt. HQ Bn, prior, in DaNang and afterwards with Tango Security Plt 1st Mar. Air Wing, 2nd tour. AnHoa, DaNang, Arizona Country, Liberty Bridge, etc.
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Message Number: 121
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011 12:25:33 PDT
Name: Daniel Rodriguez
Email: devildog196522@cox.net
64
yes
USMC

Comments:
This is Daniel Rodriguez I was a member of Delta Co 1/5 1965 to 1967. I am trying to locate an old Marine friend for over 35 years we served together his name is Nolan Nunnery.
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Message Number: 120
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 08:36:23 PDT
Name: Gerald Clore
Email: texman_575110@yahoo.com
65
yes
USMC Delta 1/5 and golf 2/5
yes many from union 1 & 2
Comments:
Looking for any one with delta 1/5 Oct.66 to march 67.I was wounded for my second time and sent back to the world on mar 23 67 I knew a lot of marines on union 1 & 2. I was in 1st.platoon 1st squad.Nov.69 Jan 70 I was with Golf co. platoon sgt.liberty bridge i was wounded my 3rd time and sent home.Anyone rememder Cpl. Dorse (Recon)Kia Jan.7-69 Contact me please.Looking for his family members .
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Message Number: 119
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011 17:25:19 PDT
Name: Bernie Van Tuinen (Van)
Email: vantuinen2@aol.com
61
yes Nam 1969
USMC
Orval Smart maysville Okl.
Comments:
Delta 1/5 2nd Plt, Smart, Jim Parkhurst, SGT Johnson, Lonnie Chappel, Can be seen in album 15 1016, and Album16 1041 and 1044. Worked areas around Liberty Bridge, An Hoa Basecamp. Mine Sweep, Road Security. Lots and Lots of Patrols, and ambusches. Also Served with Smitty from Texas. So many other brave 19 year olds, the names leave me, but not the good times, and many Back Alley Bridge Games . Hope someday there will be another reunion. Semper Fi and Good Health to You bunch of Crazy Grunts.
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Message Number: 118
Date: Friday, September 2, 2011 14:10:42 PDT
Name: Dudley Gustad
Email: dgustad@arvig.net
63
yes
USMC DELTA CO. 1/5 1st platoon
yes
Comments:
Would like to hear from anyone that served in the 1968-1969 time. remember loys of faces not many names
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Message Number: 117
Date: Friday, September 2, 2011 07:36:51 PDT
Name: Jerry Dean Goff
Email:
65
y
Delta Co 3rd Battalian

Comments:
Trying to find...Roger (I think) Warren. He contacted me about a Reunion to be held in Nashville. Didn't leave call back number and my caller ID was on the blink. Since I live in Memphis - hope I didn't miss it already. My cell in 901-335-0931. Please contact me. Jerry Goff
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Message Number: 116
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2011 21:02:04 PDT
Name: Jose L. Saldivar
Email: joselsaldivar@yahoo.com
63
yes
USMC
don't remember names
Comments:
I served with delta company 1/5 but was wounded Feb.4th in the chest we were hand to hand fighting between Phu Loc and Phu Bi on highway 1 it took us about 7 hours to get back to the hill where we were stationed. The falling morning on the 5th I along with my squad leader I believe his name was Teague. We got to the 1st hutch and I was going into the front door or opening and Itold him about the booby trap,so he told me to go through the back and he and I were wounded at the same time. He was wounded in the back and I in the left arm.
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Message Number: 115
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2011 12:37:32 PDT
Name: William P. Sullivan, Jr.
Email: pcfdmto@aol.com

yes
Delta Co 1st Batt 5th Marines, USMC

Comments:
William P. Sullivan, Jr,
Cpl USMC Viet Nam 67-68
Delta 1/5, 1st Mar Div
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Message Number: 114
Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 16:46:36 PDT
Name: michael c williams
Email: mpwilliams3@frontier.com
64
yes
usmc delta 1/5 1967/68
henery h persons from hometown ft wayne in
Comments:
served with delta on ops union I,II swift cochise adair like to here from some other marines gunny fish sgt demory mike strutton maloney jones becker,dalton sgt butler
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Message Number: 113
Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 23:26:10 PDT
Name: mike craig
Email: craig3570@comcast.net
53
yes
Navy
yes
Comments:
Walter Joseph Dennison USN 1933-2000
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Message Number: 112
Date: Monday, July 18, 2011 21:18:15 PDT
Name: Jose A. Telles
Email: melipepe@aol.com
76
yes
USMC Delta-1-5
All of my Plt 3rd Plt D-1-5
Comments:
Here is hoping that all of you are doing ok. I recently saw an article of Cpl Wilson he was a 1st squadleader of the 3rd Plt. Gosh! When he was medi-vac'ed I thouhgt he had lost his life. I was really happy he made it and was a sucess in life. Thank you for being a GUNGHO PLT.Always think of you MARINES.N wHAT A PLT. SSGT JOSE A. TELLES
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Message Number: 111
Date: Monday, July 4, 2011 12:51:31 PDT
Name: Jay Goodwin
Email: pennylou52@yahoo.com
65
yes
b 1/5

Comments:
In 1968 part of delta co.was overran on the road down from liberty bridge. Me, Sgt.Goodwin [ Sgt Goody] and Sgt Macarter was sent to help you.It was dark,and it was bad.We were trying to find who was alive and who was not.I have always woundered who made it. Yall were brave,Ido know that.That was a bad bad night for you men.God bless yall.
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Message Number: 110
Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 08:40:30 PDT
Name: George Lisenko
Email: lisenko@sbcglobal.net
64
yes
U S M C
yes
Comments:
Landed in Da Nang (RED BEACH) Oct 1965 USMC 1st Batl."Alfa co."3rd Marine Fleet Force,Pacific Also 1st Batl."BRAVO CO." 7th Marines -opps Long Lance-Utah-Indiana-Nevada-Montgomery-Mobile- Franklin-Jackson-Fresno-- Back to Pendleton 5th Marine Div. Visit my hobby site www.justminivodkas.com on the front page click on Vietnam Pictures.When I left we were winning the war! Take a minute to sign our Guestbook Semper Fi
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Message Number: 109
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 06:57:39 PDT
Name: John Bell
Email: fishhook639@hotmail.com
58
yes
1/5
Bill Draper
Comments:
Glad to see and find this site.
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Message Number: 108
Date: Monday, March 21, 2011 04:27:53 PDT
Name: Ron Leard
Email: rleard105725@comcast.net
59
yes
Navy-Army NG-Air NG
Gerald Brown - Wietnam
Comments:
Thank you all for your service. I was on the USS Hunley AS31 docked in Guam 71-72. Son is Gunnery Sgt on Mirmar, CA and Daughter-in-law is a Gunnery Sgt on Pendleton, CA.
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Message Number: 107
Date: Sunday, March 20, 2011 20:11:29 PDT
Name: Steve Carlson
Email: carlson@sbcglobal.net
81
Yes
USMC
Yes
Comments:
Just want to say Hello to you all. I was in Vietnam,got there just in time for Tet in 68.Was in country 4 Feb 68 to 24 Aug 68. I was in 7 Operations Hue City,Houston I II III IV,Baxter Garden and Mameluke Thrust. I was with D Co,1st Bn,5th Marines,1st Marine Division. The fallen hero i know was my best friend growing up Gregory S Mundell.He was in A Co, 1st Bn,5th Marines,1st Marine Division.KIA in Oct 68. I still think about him often.
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Message Number: 106
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 18:44:56 PST
Name: Larry Hand
Email: hand227@netzero.net
62
yes
USMC
Yes
Comments:
I Became a member of delta company first battalion fifth marines
in may of 1967 till january of1968 .it would really be great to hear
from some of my old friends looking forward inhearing from you .
semper fi .
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Message Number: 105
Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 14:56:10 PST
Name: chris bev mcrary
Email: mcraryc1@yahoo.com
73
yes
U.S.A.F.

Comments:
judy we are very sorry to have heard about hal this way...we have been thinking about you 2-- may the good lord keep you & family in his arm -----chris & bev mcrary
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Message Number: 104
Date: Sunday, March 6, 2011 06:42:17 PST
Name: Bob Vershon
Email: bobvershon@gm.com
53
yes
USAF
no
Comments:
Thank You for your service and sacrifices. God Bless you all.
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Message Number: 103
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 13:12:47 PST
Name: garion hines
Email: gabeh49@gm.com
61
yes
usmc3/27/m co.3/5/I co.2nd cag III,maf
a!!!few
Comments:
I was in AN HOA in 10/68 with 3/5 I/co.There was a marine from huntsville al.with 1/5 don't recall his company.we were home boys,I don't know his first name,Kennymore is his last name.In ala.we call him fatman.Kennymore lost his eye in vietnam,somewhere in AN HOA 10/68,He went home .I went home and never seen him again,if anyone know fatman, Tell him I said get in touch!!!!!!semper fi
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Message Number: 102
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011 11:39:12 PST
Name: Brock Gibson
Email: aspen@centurytel.net
62
yes
1stEng.,1stMarDiv,CampFaulkner, Vietnam
yes
Comments:
Ater all these years not knowing these sites like yours exist
I have finally found them, keep up the good work.

SemperFi
B Gibson
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Message Number: 101
Date: Sunday, January 9, 2011 21:08:53 PST
Name: Daniel Rodriguez
Email: devildog196522@cox.net
63
yes
USMC D Co1st Bn 5th Marines & I Co 3/5
can not remember
Comments:
I served with Dco 1/5 frm 1965 to 1968 2 vietnam tours and 1 tour with Ico 3/5 frm 1969 to 1970 in vietnam at An Hoa. I was the 5th Marines regimantal scout for the tour with Delta Co, and platoon Sgt with I Co 3/5.would like to hear frm old friends that remember me.
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Message Number: 100
Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 18:11:48 PST
Name: Allan Budvitis
Email: abus9999@aol.com
61
yes
C/1/5/1
yes
Comments:
I joined Charlie Company in Feb of 1968 and I appreciate the tremendous web site you have put together. Semper Fi
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Message Number: 99
Date: Monday, November 29, 2010 12:26:52 PST
Name: mark smith md
Email:
60
yes
delta 1 5 usmc 1969
yes
Comments:
was at anhoa 1 69 to 7 69 discharged for sleepwaling would like to hear from guys who remember me especialy pfc burns from florida who was wounded liberty bridge 3 69 and still has beehive rounds in his chest.Im an er doctor now. Dont use email. M Y ADDRESS IS MARK SMITH MD 11230 COUNTY RD 32 BELLEVUE OHIO 44811 LOVE TO HEAR FRO YOU. REMEMBER MOTHERS DAY ATTACK MAY11AN HOA? THAT REALLY SUCKED.
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Message Number: 98
Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 16:36:07 PDT
Name: Billy May
Email:
63
yes
USMC Delta 1/5
many
Comments:
Served with Delta 1/5 in 65 & 66. Was blown up on 6-6-66 just off hill 10 at Chu Lai.
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Message Number: 97
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010 09:06:00 PDT
Name: Chuck "Banker" Jeffcoat
Email:
66
Yes
Navy
Fred Brehony
Comments:
We lost a great hero on 9/10/10. Fred was a dedicated PGR member and family man. We have rode thousands of miles together. I will miss him.
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Message Number: 96
Date: Friday, September 3, 2010 21:45:46 PDT
Name: Gregg Hornback
Email:
40
No

Yes
Comments:
Looking for info on Kenneth Blair. He was my first cousin. Served from 1/68 until 5/29/68 when he was killed.
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Message Number: 95
Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010 04:29:54 PDT
Name: dan nelson
Email: dnelson@mnpower.com
62
been there done that
H&S, A, C, D 1/5 USMC
way too many
Comments:
I was a battalion radio operator for A and D company's for a while and possibly B company. The rest of the time with H&S 1/5. After 2 extensions they forced me out to 2nd CAG for the 3rd extension. After Phu Loc 6, Hue, Truoi bridge, and Liberty bridge, we had a company commander that didn't believe in having a full magazine in the weapon (in the bush unless on the move). After being over run so many times, I didn't always agree with that philosophy.
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Message Number: 94
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2010 00:19:29 PDT
Name: Ruben
Email: ruben7g@hotmail.com
24
No
Spanish Air Force
No
Comments:
Greetings from Spain, I am a follower of the vietnam war both in books and in movies. I am pleased to see how thousands of soldiers gave their lives for their country in one of the harshest places on earth.
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Message Number: 93
Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 18:12:22 PDT
Name: Thomas Poling
Email:
46
no

Comments:
looking for anyone or info on: 1st Platoon, 1st Bn, Fox Co, 5th Marines, 1st Div., early April 67, Vietnam. My pal was fire team leader, wounded by a short round and the lone team survivor. 43yrs. later, still no Purple Heart. He never felt deserving I guess to re- apply. Thought w/ info I might help one of many of our unsung deserving heros. I can be postal mailed at: Thomas Poling, Route 9, Box 286 Buckhannon, WV 26201 With due respect to his privacy, the Marine was LcCpl H R Allman anonomus.
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Message Number: 92
Date: Friday, August 6, 2010 09:27:21 PDT
Name: Wendell (Big Un) Farrow
Email: debfarrow001@hotmail.com
60
yes Vietnam
Marine Delta 1/5

Comments:
I served in Vietnam with Delta 1/5 from May 68 to July 69. I was wounded twice and was medivac out the 2nd time. I received 2 purple hearts, one with a cluster. I was L/Cpl in Vietnamand promoted to Cpl while recovering in Hawaii.
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Message Number: 91
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 18:33:59 PDT
Name: Jay Martin
Email: jinrigby@yahoo.com
61
Yes
USMC

Comments:
Delta Company 1st Batallion 5th Marines, An Hoa, Hill 34, Dai Loc Pass Vietnam 1970. Looking for Russell Duncan from Illinois who was also in the weapons platoon.

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Message Number: 90
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 09:30:17 PDT
Name: Russell Barber
Email: remptyjar@aol.com
68
yes
USMC
Yes
Comments:
I served with Kilo 3/4 1966-1967....Looking for anyone who served with 2nd Lt Allen Loane who was wounded on September 4, 1967 on Operation Swift in the Que Son Valley. 2nd Lt Loane was with Delta Co. 1/5...He died at the Naval Hospital in Da Nang on September 27, 1967. Please e-mail me at remptyjar@aol.com Thanks & Semper FI....Welcome Home ....
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Message Number: 89
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:57:14 PDT
Name: Rester Bryan
Email:
65
yes
USN Hospital Corpsman
Jerry Ward
Comments:
Served with him in the Danang Aree and Anhoa Delta 1/5
2nd Patoon and Weapons Patoon Lt. Green, Lt. Saterfied
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Message Number: 88
Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010 14:05:18 PDT
Name: Rick Nudelman
Email: richardnudelman@yahoo.com
62
Yes
USAF

Comments:
Looking for information for a deceased marine on behalf of
my wife/his sister:
Lloyd Dale Smith
Hometown: Topeka, Ks
Entered the USMC: June 1965
Served 2 tours in Viet Nam
I believe he was at battle of Hue in 1968 and
in the 5th Marines.
Was wounded at least twice.
Would like to know more about his service from anyone who
knew him. We don't know much about his service because he
died so young.
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Message Number: 87
Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 20:22:27 PDT
Name: Daniel Rodriguez
Email: devildog196522@cox.net
63
yes
USMC/ Delta company 1/5

Comments:
Served with Dco 1/5 as Regimental scout two tours two vietnam 1966-1967, and served 1 tour with Ico 3/5 1969 1970. Any one out there whom served with these units please contact me. Semper Fi brothers.
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Message Number: 86
Date: Monday, July 5, 2010 21:55:53 PDT
Name: John Daddino
Email:
62 years
yes
USMC / Charlie 1/5 weapons
too many
Comments:
There isn't much too say, it is all unspoken, even today as our magnificent treasure is being used as we were, nothing has really changed. God Bless our Troops, God Bless our Veterans and God Bless our Country. Lord have Mercy on us all.
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Message Number: 85
Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010 09:28:38 PDT
Name: Jon W. Jones
Email:
59 yrs
Yes
USMC / Combined Action Co./ Cap Unit
Many
Comments:
Many things are said about Vietnam but the bottom line is you can't understand it unless you were there. This is a fact that only a Vietnam Vet can understand. My hat is off to any 0311 or Navy Corpman that served in that war.
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Message Number: 84
Date: Friday, June 25, 2010 14:37:18 PDT
Name: Paul A McNally
Email: mcnl38@aol.com
63
yes
Delta, 1/5,
yes
Comments:
http://www.amazon.com/Best-Fighting-5th-Marines-Vietnam/dp/1432726099. This is the web site for my book. S/F P A McNally
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Message Number: 83
Date: Friday, June 25, 2010 14:22:03 PDT
Name: Paul A McNally
Email: mcnl38@aol.com
63
yes
"Dying Delta", 1/5 -10-66 to 6-67
yes
Comments:
To all who served with Dying Delta, Semper Fi. Several years ago, I was asked to participate in an interview about my time in the Corps and Vietnam, which I did, but I wanted to put a face, the character and personality to the questions asked and wrote a memoir to do that. It is called "The Best of the Best - The Fighting 5th Marines - Vietnam". I cover my life from childhood to joining the Marines, life in the Corps before, during, and after Nam, my life since. So it is not all about Nam, but I do go into the Union operations in great detail from my own perspective, particularly May 12 and June 2, 1967.You can read reviews of this book at Amazon.com and would appreciate your reviews if you care to post them. Semper Fi to all Marines, past and present, Cpl. of Marines, Paul A McNally
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Message Number: 82
Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 02:49:37 PDT
Name: Jerry
Email:
60
yes
Marine Corps--Anhoa 68-69
yes
Comments:
We all gave some. Some of us gave all. It still seems like yesterday.
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Message Number: 81
Date: Monday, June 14, 2010 14:44:47 PDT
Name: Bettye Stott
Email: bettyestott@yahoo.com
55
yes
USAF and Az army Guard
yes, several
Comments:
Thank you I lost relatives and a brother in law in both Korea and Viet Nam. again
Thanks
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Message Number: 80
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010 19:00:14 PDT
Name: James Griggs
Email: james.griggs@mchsi.com
43
yes
USN
Keith Sharp
Comments:
He was my father, died 9-4-67 in B1/5. Radioman. Just looking for the battle/ ambush/ or what happened (I was born in 1966). I have a lot of his art and some photos...
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Message Number: 79
Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010 11:03:05 PDT
Name: V. Young
Email:
50
No

Many
Comments:
Men of valor, men of God, what has life taught you? Have you learned to love in spite of being ostracized by those whose freedom you protected? Have you managed to marry and have families that respect and love each other? Have you turned your face back to the God who you believed turned his back on you? The men I knew did overcome the ugliness that the war brought into their lives and were capable of loving themselves and those around them. I believe these truths are still so. I have always considered it a privilege and an honor to have been a part of your circle. I continually uphold you in prayer and hope that you know you have a special place in my heart.
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Message Number: 78
Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:12:13 PDT
Name: floyd gills
Email: sanflogi@juno.com
60
yes
usmc/1/5 delta comp

Comments:
I was there for a short time in 1968 I have been hiding for 40
years now I'm able to talk about it. I was wounded once but I
got sent home because of malaria was I sent to Da Nang
hospital were they over dosed me and almost died sent to Japan
and was given 10 days to live marines never give up. I'm sorry
I don't remember names but God bless every one for serving I'm
glad to serve with theUSMC
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Message Number: 77
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 17:57:22 PDT
Name: Ronald Estrada
Email: ronstra@gm.com
54
No

Older Boys from when I was a kid.
Comments:
I have never served. Wanted to say thank you and to let you know that there are citizens who are appreciative of your service. God bless you all.
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Message Number: 76
Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010 21:18:21 PDT
Name: Nelson Archuleta Jr.
Email: buldog11@comcast.net
57
yes
USMC
Yes
Comments:
While researching Bat.2/5, Con Thien (Benjamin Macias, Albuqueque N.M). I happen to cross your site. This site is one of the best! Thank You, for the service and the site's tribute to our brotherhood. SEMPRE FI!
CPL. N.F. Archuleta Jr. 73-76.
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Message Number: 75
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 06:15:44 PDT
Name: Gary Lefebvre
Email: 09bagga@comcast.net
59
yes
Delta 1/5 1st Marine Division
Many
Comments:
I'm so happy to have found this website. The photos are very important to me. I am personaly in several of these photos along with men I served in Vietnam with.Some of the photos on this web page I have in my hand. I don't know how they ended up on this site.I lost a bag of my photos on the way back to the bush from Danang where they were developed.I would love to find out who has them so I could at least get copies back.Can you imagine finding them after 40 years.My friend Steve Larson from VA had some photos of us in Vietnam but were lost when his home burned.
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Message Number: 74
Date: Friday, April 2, 2010 17:49:34 PDT
Name: Anna Mae Baxter
Email: ambx617@yahoo.com
57year
No

CPL Michael B Robinson KIA 1970
Comments:
May we never forget our Fallen Heros.
CPL Michael B Robinson
H&S Co. 1st Recon 1st Marine Div.
Da Nang VietNam
1949-1970

Always looking for Marines who served with Michael.
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Message Number: 73
Date: Sunday, March 28, 2010 21:25:44 PDT
Name: Jon w, Jones
Email: redjones2010@yahoo.com
59
yes
USMC
Jerry Spradlin...Helo Pilot...US Army...KIA
Comments:
I served with a combined action cap unit cap 2-1-6 cap 2-4-6 Hoian and in the Arizonia 1970-71. We were located just north of liberty bridge up the brown line in the village of Phu son and several other villages in that area. We operated with several grunt units and sometimes with Marine Recon. And sometimes with people I don't know who the fuck thay were...Spooks...Jerry and I were friends in high school he joined the Army I joined the Corp. He was kia 1972 flying out of some base camp I think near the Cambodian border. President Nixon said there will be no troops in Cambodia this I promise. Well tell Jerry that. Jerry is buried in a small graveyard in south Alabama and he's my heroe forever..... Red Jones....Cap Marine....
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Message Number: 72
Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010 03:44:51 PDT
Name: Theresa Huber
Email: thrshuber@yahoo.com
29
no but my father Thomas Zwetow was

Comments:
I have tried several times to contact people of this website. I find it sad because previous family could not keep up that I should have to be punished. My father was a great man that taught me to stand up for what I believe. I believe that I am true to my word and would like if someone would communicate with me from this website. I try not to be rude or pushy but this is my 3rd request from this site and I know I didn;t take my sister this long to get a reply. Maybe this site is not longer in touch with people that served with mhy father but I would love to know either way so I can stop wasting my time.

Thank you
Theresa Huber(proud daughter of Thomas Zwetow)
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Message Number: 71
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 20:08:31 PDT
Name: James Petyak
Email: jpetyak@aol.com,
64
Yes
Delta Co 1st Bat 5th Marines 67-68
yes
Comments:
May God bless all who served yesterday, today and tomorrow.
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Message Number: 70
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 04:00:41 PDT
Name: Mark Hansell
Email: mphansell@comcast.net
57
No
N/A
Ronald S. Hansell
Comments:
Brother Ronald S. Hansell Delta 1/5 VN 1969 answered the final call February 20,2010.

He was a Marine to the end.
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Message Number: 69
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 09:16:44 PDT
Name: HELEN M. PIPKIN
Email: indianwarpony@yahoo.com
56
no
MARINES/ D/1/5
LCPL JOHN R.W. CONSTIEN
Comments:
I'M LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED W/ MY COUSIN, LANCE CORPL JOHN
R.W.CONSTIEN, U.S.M.C. HE WAS K.I.A. AUGUST 12,1969.HE WAS d/1/5. HE
RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, AMONG OTHER THINGS. I WANT TO KNOW
ANYTHING ANYONE CAN TELL ME ABOUT HIM & HIS SERVICE, AS WELL AS
HOW HE DIED. WE GREW UP NEXT DOOR TO EA OTHER & WERE VERY CLOSE.
ALL HIS LETTERS & INFO I DID HAVE IS IN STORAGE.NORMALLY FT SOLDIER IN
COUNTRY, HE WAS RADIO OPERATOR WHEN HE WAS K.I.A. HE PARTICIPATED
IN OPERATION OKLAHOMA. IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING HE SAVED HIS C.O.,
WHO WAS INJURED IN LARGE MOTAR FIRE ATTACK. I'D LIKE ANY PHOTOS YOU
MAY HAVE OF HIM.I USED TO HAVE SO MUCH MEMORIZED & NOW I DON'T. HE
WAS K.I.A. S.W. OF DANANG, I THINK IN QUA NANG PROVINCE.I STILL MISS
HIM SO MUCH & I WANT TO HEAR FROM EVERYONE, ALL THAT I CAN.YOU
CAN CONTACT ME AT indianwarpony@yahoo.com I UNDERSTAND THERE'S
BEEN A BOOK WRITTEN THAT HAS HIS NAME IN IT & I'D LIKE TO GET IT. AT
THE BACK OF BOOK IS A LIST OF ALL NAMES MENTIONED IN IT. IF YOU KNEW
HIM, YOU'D REMEMBER HIM. 6'5" BLACK HAIR EXTREMELY GOOD LOOKING &
SMART. PLEASE HELP ME LEARN ALL I CAN. THANK YOU!
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Message Number: 68
Date: Monday, February 15, 2010 20:25:21 PDT
Name: LeRoy A. Olsen
Email: pedroley@netins.net
62
yes
US Air Force Red Horse 556th
Donald Paul Kremer
Comments:
Don and I were Classsmates at East Buchanan High School, Winthrop , Iowa. After graduation we lost any contact he went to the Marines and me to the Air Force 9 June 1966.
I was at Travis Afb, California when he was killed and didn't find out for quit awhile. But i'm sure he served with honor as all warriors of Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
So in his memory I say thank you for your greatest sacrifice. LeRoy Quasqueton
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Message Number: 67
Date: Friday, February 12, 2010 12:08:01 PDT
Name: Andrew Dalessandro
Email: usm31andy@aol.com
61
Yes
Marines 4/11 2/11 67 - 69
Ben Mason D 1/5 KIA 9/4/67
Comments:
Ben was My friend from highschool . Joined the Marines to stay out of trouble . Made the ultimate sacrifice . He was awarded the Bronze Star . Would like to hear from anyone who either knew Him or who was there when He was killed .
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Message Number: 66
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 06:32:26 PDT
Name: David C. Colin
Email: tuffelhun@yahoo.com
59
I have a CAR
U.S.M.C., Delta Co. 1/5

Comments:
I have Cancer do to Agent Orange. last year they toke the upper part of my right lung. now the VAis amazed that it spreading. My messager to who ever reads this is stay on their Ass. They keep trying to tell me how long I have.Idont listen because I like surprises
Pvt. David C> Colin
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Message Number: 65
Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009 15:49:42 PDT
Name: McMichael William S
Email: n116bm@yahoo.com
11-29-46 63year old
viet -nam class 1965 @ 1966
U.S.M.C Marine mag-12

Comments:
Q----You know me I think your mot- are the same as I for that was the drive to do the Iraq @ Afghanistan Memorial in Salem. God Bless keep up the good work.
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Message Number: 64
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 14:44:40 PDT
Name: gary batten
Email: garybatten@att.net
61
yes
1-5 delta
many
Comments:
still don*t understand why we were labeled "baby killers" and now every vet is a hero! wht changed?
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Message Number: 63
Date: Friday, December 4, 2009 20:33:08 PDT
Name: Sharon Huffstutter
Email: broomsrus@comcast.net
54
no
yes
Comments:
Even tho' I am not a veteran, I highly respect, honor, and thank all those who are! I grew through adolescence during the late 1960's, early 70's and I still vividly remember those troubled times. I am posting this message only to add my respects and gratitude to those who have given so much for our country and our freedoms. I am humbled by all the sacrifices made for our Great Nation.
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Message Number: 62
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 21:07:03 PDT
Name: john h johnston
Email: parasky@gm.com
60
yes
3rd and 5th Marine Scout/Sniper Plt
Capt. Gerald Sampson
Comments:
3rd Marine Sniper April 69-Oct 69...5th Marine Sniper Oct 69-Mar 70
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Message Number: 61
Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 08:24:07 PDT
Name: Gary Brown
Email: gbrown01@mail.com
61
yes
usmc delta1/5--h/s1/5
many
Comments:
Reported to deltaCO. 1/5 3RD PLT. IN JAN./69.SERVED AS fire team /sq.leader with 3rd.herd.Transferd toH/S 1/5 IN July for remainder of tour.Was at liberty bridge &ariz.terr.I was in same vill. when snakecharmer got hit.We lost a lot of men / proud to have served with them.
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Message Number: 60
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 09:17:56 PDT
Name: Chuck Kelemen
Email: chuckwtx@textiles.fdn.com
62
yes
USMC A CO, `1st Battalion ,5th Marines
YES
Comments:
I served in DaNang and ChuLai Vietnam from October 1966 through November 1967 A Co, First Battalion, 5th Marines.
Operation Union and Union II, Hastings and others.
Just wanted to WELCOME HOME all our brothers/sisters who were able to make it back to the world! My last duty station (2 YEARS) was the Marine Barracks 8th and I in D.C. I was nothing fancy , just an 0311 grunt - rifleman.

Written this day November 11th 2009

Sgt Chuck Kelemen USMC

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Message Number: 59
Date: Monday, November 9, 2009 20:23:25 PDT
Name: Valerie
Email:
Nifty Fifty
No

Yes
Comments:
Love and blessings to the men of Delta 1/5: I fondly recall the revival that was taking place among you almost 10 years ago. I sincerely hope that your pursuit for God's love and acceptance is ongoing. You were a close-knit group when I was a part of your circle. I feel assured that you are still as close if not closer and that your circle has grown substantially. You have a permanent place in my heart and I pray that you are all thriving. The LORD declares, "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

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Message Number: 58
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2009 21:23:31 PDT
Name: FAN
Email: rolf_ibm@yahoo.com
61
YES
USMC
YES
Comments:
Delta 1/5
Sep - Dec 1967

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Message Number: 57
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009 11:19:55 PDT
Name: Robert Beatty
Email: rbeatty@bendcable.com
63
yes
Army/ HHB 2/32 Arty Tay Ninh Vietnam 67/68
Melvin Hebert and BillyBob Bruhns
Comments:
I recently arranged Patriot Guard Honors for Billybob Bruhns both at Willamett National for inturment and his Memorial in Sisters Oregon. For Melvin Hebert, he was my friend and we went to School together in Seaside, Oregon.

Rest in Peace Brothers.

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Message Number: 56
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009 22:32:46 PDT
Name: David Walker
Email: drwalker11@comcast.net
59
yes
USMC

Comments:
I served from Dec.24 1968 to Dec. ? 1969. Humped many times the Red and Blue line,was at Liberty bridge. Delta pass by Da Nang, and lastly on Hill 10 as ammo tech. I was fortunate to be wounded a few days before the over run of Liberty bridge (late January or early Feb.) as I was told by then a great friend Don Hanson and others who ended up at the annex Hospital in Guam.
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Message Number: 55
Date: Friday, August 28, 2009 23:50:21 PDT
Name: Rebecca Podhora
Email: r.podhora@comcast.net
49
no

Many - Tim Alioth was one
Comments:
God Bless you all. Please pass on your diligence, pains and honor for the newest combat Veterans. They need a hand up as you may have needed over the many years.
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Message Number: 54
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009 20:56:26 PDT
Name: elena
Email: bozngun@yahoo.com
40
no

no
Comments:
i was hoping to find a way to get in touch with "CAJUN BOB"
i had the honor of meeting him on Thursday 8-20-09, he was in cleveland,ohio for a funeral for one of his dear friends wife that had passed away. i just wanted to thank him and his friends for all they have done.

thank you,

elena
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Message Number: 53
Date: Friday, August 7, 2009 15:50:23 PDT
Name: george burrows
Email: georgeburrows@att.net
61
yes
1/1alpha co 2nd platoon 60mm mortars USMC
yes
Comments:
Looking for Uncle Floyd and any one from 1/1 a co.2nd platoon, I was in 60mm mortars Simper Fi
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Message Number: 52
Date: Friday, August 7, 2009 08:48:45 PDT
Name: Cathy Bennett
Email: bennettcatherine@hotmail.com
60
NO

YES
Comments:
I graduated from High School in 1967 with Cpl Rodney Jannetta. He was killed on 6/24/1969 in Quang Tri. According to informaiton I found when searching he was killed by undetermined explosion. Could someone contact me if you knew Rodney, served with him or know what operation he was on when killed. Our class reunion is coming up and I want to pay a special and long overdue tribute to our fallen classmate. My husband served in the coprs with First Batallion Fourth Marines from 1966 to 1968 when he was wounded in the shoulder and came home....Please email me if you have infomration I can share regarding Rod. Thank You Cathy Bennett
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Message Number: 51
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:53:30 PDT
Name: Randolph R. Mahan
Email: rmahan@sc.rr.com
62
Yes
Air Force - OSI
Yes
Comments:
I am the youngest of five brothers, all of whom served our contry in the military - three Army and two Air Force. I wish to know ho I might go about getting more information about the service of my brother, Harry Carl Mahan, known as "Doc" by those who served with him in Vietnam (He was a licensed Chiropractor) and other locations. He was 82nd Airborne, but got his wings and flew everything the Army had in the air at one time or another. He flew helicopters in "Nam" and had a couple shot out from under him. On February 11, 1966, he flew missions that resulted in his receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross (He also received 26 Air Medals, one with a Valor device). This is the citation language:
"For heroism, while participating in aerial flight, evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in the Republic of Vietnam: Captain Mahan distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 11 February 1966 while serving as pilot of a helicopter during combat assault and medical evacuation missions near Tan An. After two flights into one assigned landing zone, Captain Mahan made his third approach to the combat area. As he landed in the new zone, heavy fire opened up from 100 meters away. Although his aircraft received several hits, he returned to base for more troops, and twice more braved the Viet Cong weapons to bring in reinforcements. Captain Mahan delivered the troops, departed for his base, and was released from duty. Yet, when a call was put out for aircraft to evacuate wounded from that same area, Captain Mahan volunteered to return. He was forced to remain on the ground four minutes for the loading of casualties, during which time medical corpsmen repeatedly hit the ground in reaction to outbursts of fire. After delivering the wounded and refueling, Captain Mahan made his fifth approach to the besieged zone, this time in near darkness. Calmly ignoring the tracer rounds fired at his aircraft, he picked up the remainder of the casualties. At high risk to his own life, he successfully reinforced the weakened ground force and brought wounded men to medical treatment. Captain Mahan's outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."
Brother Carl is suffering today with a rare muscular and brain degenerative disease, and his brothers are trying to get him further recognition, though he may not know what we do or even who we are at times.

Does anyone out there know how I might go about finding some of those brave men whom Carl's actions saved? What other information might I ned to secure to help? Out of true modesty, he never talked about his service, so we don't have much to go on.
Thanks.
Randy Mahan - rmahan@sc.rr.com
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Message Number: 50
Date: Monday, August 3, 2009 23:43:21 PDT
Name: Roger Morgan
Email: rmcen71@hotmail.com
38
Yes
USMC Aco 3d LAI Bn

Comments:
Brothers, My Dad served with Delta 1/5 for a tour 67-68. His name is Kieth Morgan (aka "Tiger Mary") I guess the name came from tattos on his forarms. Anybody remember him? Feel free to get in touch with me. He is Retired from the Corps and living in Florida now. I followed in his extremely large shoes and served as well. Contact me at rmcen71@hotmail.com. SEMPER FI
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Message Number: 49
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009 17:46:11 PDT
Name: antonio gonzales
Email: gonzales.antonio@att.net
60
yes
usmc echo 2/3
Felix Juan Salas
Comments:
He was from the Luling, TX. I lived in Luling when I was growing up. Was in Vietnam with Echo 2/3, when Felix was killed. Checking our website for old friends during training in CA, at Pendleton.
I was just wondering if anyone knew him. I never knew what company he was in while in Vietnam, I saw his name while looking at your website. Nice website. Several good pictures, but no names of veterans on them. Check-out our Echo 2/3 site..www.echo23marines6569.org
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Message Number: 48
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009 05:35:56 PDT
Name: Ron Geiger
Email: fudy@insightbb.com
59
Yes 1968/69
Delta 1/5

Comments:
Was at libery Bridge when it was over run what a hell of a night. Got shot in left arm. Came back to Nam after going to Japan 106 Gen Hospital went to POW in Da Nang. for another tour.

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Message Number: 47
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009 05:09:04 PDT
Name: Ron Geiger
Email: fudy@insightbb.com
59
Yes
USMC

Comments:
I was there in Nam from 1968-1969
I live in Louisville, Ky now. I love riding my Harley
I do a lot of rides for Viets, and Kids

my web site: www.joyceron.com

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Message Number: 46
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009 12:20:44 PDT
Name: Randolph Gerstl
Email: rger@prodigy.net
56
yes
USMC 1st Marine Div 1st FSR
YES
Comments:
God bless all veterans
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Message Number: 45
Date: Friday, July 3, 2009 21:35:51 PDT
Name: Jerry S. Brewer
Email: jsbrewer@fone.net
64
yes
Army (4th Inf. Nam. 66-67) (3d Inf. Ger. 67-68)
?
Comments:
Thanks for the site.
It's good to see a little remembrance of the troops and others who served in the resented war, even if it is just by it's participants.
Keep up the good work.
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Message Number: 44
Date: Friday, July 3, 2009 19:52:08 PDT
Name: Marco Rojas
Email: marcorojas@juno .com
64
yes
USMC, D-1/5 3rd Plt
YES!!
Comments:
Wayne I remeber when you got wounded in areas I can not be mentioned here. I also got wounded in Operation Union I, May 12, 1967. I can fill you in with lots of details and other stuff. My e mail is marcorojas@juno.com if you wish to talk to me one on one send me an e mail.
Welcome Home Marine!!!
Marco Rojas
D/1-5,3rd plt,3rd squad,3rd fire team, I was always the last marine to guard and protect Delta Co.
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Message Number: 43
Date: Friday, July 3, 2009 09:46:15 PDT
Name: Wayne L. McNear
Email: macdaddy9462003@yahoo.com
63
yes
USMC 66-67 Delta 1/5
Yes
Comments:
Made mistake last entry that should have been wounded Operations Union May 1967
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Message Number: 42
Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 04:24:22 PDT
Name: Wayne L. McNear
Email: macadddy9462003@yahoo.com
63
yes Viet nam 66-67
USMC
Yes
Comments:
wounded during Operation Union May of 66 still having problems remembering details and names. I think I recognize names on this site.
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Message Number: 41
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009 08:29:39 PDT
Name: Jim Ogden
Email: ogdenarts@finestplanet.com
61
yes
1/5 68/69 u.s.m.c.
many
Comments:
Was in Arizona with D i/5Capt. Brantner was skipper, As 1/4 radio with
Capt.Cooney an A6 driver.I was there in 68 when we were over run in Arizona,

! went on to be NCO IC of tbe battalion Tac party at Liberty Bridge.
Question is? what ever happened to Sunshine Kaynak, as you must know he had
many admirers with the snuffys.
Semper Fi
Og
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Message Number: 40
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 19:53:19 PDT
Name: Pedro Cabrera (S/Sgt.)
Email: pcabrera@roguecc.edu
62
YES
Delta Co. 1st Plt 1/5 -1966 -0311
Yes : Pico Molina
Comments:
Every year I take 10 minutes in July to say a prayer and think of my good friend Cpl.Pico Molina who died in Vietnam in 1966.I was manning an M60 when he died.L/Cpl Brasino was with me.I think we were in a CAP unit in a village near Chu Lai.I think L/Cpl Nash Contreras was there as well as Lt. Bray . Bless you all!We gave so much and we asked for very little in return. Sempre Fi!
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Message Number: 39
Date: Monday, June 1, 2009 17:27:22 PDT
Name: Ron Cleavenger
Email: gouch@mypcstv.com--About to go verizon
Be 58 Aug.
Vietnam Vet
U.S.M.C 3rd Marine Div-2nd Bn-1st pl
yes,
Comments:
I don't know how you feel about the war, We could have won that war if they would have let us.
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Message Number: 38
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:13:12 PDT
Name: joe montoya
Email: usmcdelta1five@live.com
63
yes
delta 1/5
yes
Comments:
YOU ARE MISSING 2 NAMES
JOSE (JOE) MONTOYA 1966/67
MILAN SIMICH 1966/67
DELTA CO CHU LAI AND HILL 51
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Message Number: 37
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 13:31:48 PDT
Name: C. Richard Grissinger
Email: vsirichardg@aol.com
60
yes
Delta 1/5
lots
Comments:
Looking for contact with Lefty (Richard)Leflar, Tommy Brown,
Larry Taber, Capt. Harrington, Nicky Trombetta, or any other Marines from Dying Delta during TET offensive.
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Message Number: 36
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009 19:37:14 PDT
Name: Grissinger , "Rick"/ "Chris"
Email: vsirichardg@aol.com
60
yes
Dyin Delta 1/5- Tet - 1969- Oct 68
yes, many- Robert "Andy" Anderson in particular- High School friends, who also died in Delta Co.
Comments:
To Larry Tabor - Delta 1/5. Please contact me. Also, Capt. Harrington, if you're still around, contact me.
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Message Number: 35
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2009 18:58:50 PDT
Name: Richard "Rick" Grissinger
Email: vsirichardg@aol.com
60
yes
Delta 1/5 Tet -Oct 68'
Many
Comments:
To Larry Taber-Florida _Please contact me Comrade
Capt. Harrington, Delta 1/5 - Thank you for your leadership.
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Message Number: 34
Date: Friday, May 22, 2009 10:52:12 PDT
Name: Leo Granos
Email: leo.g.granos@usps.gov
59
Yes
Delta 1/5
James C Ward "Snakecharmer"
Comments:
Snake was a true leader and friend. He received the Navy Cross on May 9,1969 in the Arizona Valley. He lost his life trying to defend his brothers. I will never forget him.
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Message Number: 33
Date: Monday, May 11, 2009 20:04:34 PDT
Name: Marco Rojas
Email: marcorojas@juno .com
64
yes
USMC, D-1/5 3rd Plt
YES!!
Comments:
Tomorrow will be the 42nd aniversary of the battle of Operation Union 1. As I recall the we had been chasing the hell ot of the NVA. Thinking that it was only a couple of companies. Well what a surprise a full Division waited for us and opened on the lead platoon. That particular day I happened to be the rear guard (the last of the last). When Delta Co stablished the perimerter my squad became the flanking force. I was the leadman. With a jammed rifle I advance leading my fire team. We got hammer as we tried to advance. I got hit tring to jump over a high dike. Grogan,got hit on the arm,Noel on the hip untill they killed the #@%$#^%. My thanx and gratitude for those who rescued me. Ramos,Timko,Fierro,and my Brother Marines. S/F.
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Message Number: 32
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009 18:54:36 PDT
Name: Dan Hughes
Email: moonax@verizon.net
59
yes
U.S.M.C. 1/5
yes
Comments:
Hey Marines,just found this webpage tonight. I served with 1/5 Kilo Co. in 1969 as a grunt(0311).It's good to find this site and be among fellow Marine brothers.
Huey Blopper
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Message Number: 31
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009 08:46:56 PDT
Name: James Ogden
Email: ogdenarts@finestplanet.com
61
Yes
1/5 Delta
Many
Comments:
I was a 1/4 radio operator with Delta 1/5 in the Arizona Capt.Brantner was the 6 I beleive it was April 1968.
Very damn exiting Ha!
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Message Number: 30
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2009 22:09:55 PDT
Name: JERRY MORAN
Email: USMC151@COMCAST.NET
62
YES
USMC 1ST BN 5TH MAR DELTA CO MAY 67 TO OCT 67
GREG KENT USMC
Comments:
TO ALL MY FALLEN BROTHERS THE MEMORY OF YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I WILL NEVER FORGET.
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Message Number: 29
Date: Monday, April 13, 2009 21:55:00 PDT
Name: nikki
Email:

no
1 platoon delta co 1 battalion 5th marines 1st division
Robert A Bye "skip"
Comments:
Looking for anyone who served with my uncle...Robert A. Bye "Skip" KIA 2feb69 from the above listed unit. he was a LnCpl. He served with my dad J. Futch.
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Message Number: 28
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 08:08:04 PDT
Name: Clyde Ellis
Email: ellisrc@elon.edu
51
No

Yes
Comments:
A brief note to inform readers of this list that your friend Leonard Bruguier passed away two weeks ago in Mexico. Details are sketchy, but I know that he was cremated shortly after his death.

I knew Leonard when we were in graduate school in the late 1980s at Oklahoma State University. We became good friends, and he often spoke of his admiration for the Marines with whom he served; when the recruiters were on campus he was always the first to speak to them and buy them a cup of coffee. I thought that members of the 1/5 would want to know.

Best -
Clyde Ellis
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Message Number: 27
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009 16:49:14 PDT
Name: Gary H Forston
Email: ggyrene@sbcglobal.net
72
retired marine
h&s company 1/5
Gy/SGT FLOYD KEEFE
Comments:
I was a bean burner for 1/5 until gy/sgt Keefe was killed at liberty Bridge in 1969, I retired with 22 years of service in 1979, I also served in Korea with the 24th infantry division. and with Lee Harvey Oswald in Atsugi Japan with Mag 11. I retired from the Federal protective Service in 1999. now I sit on my ass and write stories about whores and barfights in saloons and bars. and setting giant rats on fire in Vietnam in 1969. Semper Fi to all, I was considered an old man in Vietnam but now I am ancient, but you are all still kids to me, god bless you,
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Message Number: 26
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2009 08:58:54 PDT
Name: Stephen C. Shaneman
Email: scshane@aol.com
62
Yes
USNR
Yes
Comments:
My best friend since Junior High School days (1958-9) became another casualty of the Vietnam War on 2009-02-26. He had been 200% Disabled per the VA for many years, 300% during the year before he left us. The VA said, "Oops! We failed to let you & your doctors know that test results showed you had Diabetes due to exposure to Agent Orange and that's why various parts of your body are shutting down." During that last year, he became born again & reunited with his sister, 3 years younger than us. We both turned 62 in Sep 2008, him 20 days after me. He passed in peace, a bowl of beans in his lap & ice cream softening up in the kitchen for a sundae dessert, plus a religeous pamphlet on the arm of his lazy boy chair he was in. He is no longer in pain and is now with Jesus & God. I salute him!

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Message Number: 25
Date: Friday, March 20, 2009 17:14:41 PDT
Name: William P. Sullivan, Jr.
Email:
59
yes
D 1/5 1st Mar Div
yas
Comments:
Viet Nam 67-68
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Message Number: 24
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009 08:36:57 PDT
Name: Ray "Doc" Knispel
Email: rknispel@neo.rr.com
63
yes
USN Corpsman
yes
Comments:
Semper Fi Delta Company!
I served with Hq Co 5th Marine Regiment 1966-1967 begining at Hill 35, Tam Ky, Hill 29 and finally Hill 63 and rotated out. I knew Cpl Lawrence Virgillio before he transfered to your company and Captain Babich who was Alpha Co. CO also a KIA. I was an honor to serve with these men and the 5th Marines. I live in northeast Ohio.
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Message Number: 23
Date: Friday, March 13, 2009 07:12:57 PDT
Name: Ralph Keiper
Email: rlkeiper@104thengineers.com
59
Yes
Army, 20th Engineer Brigade, 79th Group, 104th Engineers
Yes
Comments:
I am the web master of V.V.A. 678 Northeast Pa, www.vva678.net and Peter Barna is a member, I was looking for some info on him, found some pictures, Great web site.
www.104thengineers.com
www.20thengineerbrigadereunion.com
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Message Number: 22
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2009 13:31:25 PDT
Name: John Callahan
Email: judge1bill@yahoo.com
62
Yes
C 1/5
Many
Comments:
Is anyone aware of a similar site for Charlie Co.?
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Message Number: 21
Date: Friday, March 6, 2009 17:22:47 PDT
Name: Terrance Ford
Email: terrybford52@sbcglobal.net
61
yes
USMC delta 2/11 1967 to jan1968
doc 1968
Comments:
thank good be back home
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Message Number: 20
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 22:58:24 PDT
Name: Sgt. Bill Kazlausky
Email: oldsgtbill@aol.com
57
Yes
USMC
Yes
Comments:
Greetings from Sgt. Bill Kazlausky MACG-18, 1st Marines, Danang, FLC and Monkey Mtn. 1970-71...Semper Fi to my fellow Marines and you guys have some great photos, although, we don't know who is who. Hope to find you all in good health. For those who did not return, shall suffer no more.
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Message Number: 19
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009 17:28:22 PDT
Name: Theresa Huber
Email: thrshuber@yahoo.com
28
no
na
Thomas Zwetow
Comments:
Hello. I am the 3rd of the 4 children of Thomas Zwetow. I was just wondering if anyone had more information of my dads time in vietnam. He never talked about to us. I was only 17 when he died and never got the chance to ask. Please use my email anytime. Thanks
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Message Number: 18
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009 00:59:24 PDT
Name: David Stromire
Email: dstromire@aol.com
58
yes
echo 2/1 1st Mar. Div. 68/69
Many
Comments:
Thank you for your posting of Tim Alioth. My child hood friend since 6th grade. We were both at pentleton , waiting to turn 18 to go to Nam.

He is an Uncle to my kids and I to his. We have been friends and brothers for over 40 years. Our journeys took us in the Marines, our 1st apartment and I best man at his wedding. He has amazing kids. and will be missed by so many.
Semper Fi Tim, You will never be forgotton. Dave,Nikki and Kids I also have Honored Tim, On my Site. Under Daves blog (http://innocenceofnam.ning.com/).
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Message Number: 17
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009 13:58:55 PDT
Name: Randi R Stensgaard
Email: rstensgaard@genevastatebank.com
60
Yes
USMC Echo 2/3 Viet Nam 1967
James Rodgers
Comments:
None
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Message Number: 16
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009 13:10:26 PDT
Name: Bunnie McCosar
Email: bunniemccosar@windstream.net
70
yes
USMC 22 years
many
Comments:
was a grunt with naval gunfire section inHq co, 1/5 in 56--59 and sent to 2/11 in the big shift of "59". Became a helicopter mechanic in 60 and was a crewchief, mechanic and gunner until 67 when I became a SSgt and had to quit that stuff and begin teahing others. Semper Fi.
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Message Number: 15
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 13:28:33 PDT
Name: David Degnan
Email: dfalcons1@aol.com
40
yes
US Navy
Yes - my Uncle John Di Domizio
Comments:
Hello all, Just trying to find out any information on my uncle John Di Domizio who was KIA 9/4/67. Quam Nam(sp). He was only in the Marines a little over a year but was still looking for any one who might have served with him. Any help would be great. Thank you, David Degnan
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Message Number: 14
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2009 11:05:05 PDT
Name: Carrie Ann
Email: caspencer2003@hotmail.com
36
No
N/A
No but Im worried about a boy in Iraq
Comments:
I love you guys!!
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Message Number: 13
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009 17:39:09 PDT
Name: Otis H. Miller Jr.
Email: omiller1@nc.rr.com
59
Yes
Delta 1/5 Mar 69 Feb 70
Yes
Comments:
I already sent info on myself. I am in the picture in Photo Album 14,taken inside the Delta Company Office at An Hoa. All are welcome to email me at omiller1@nc.rr.com. I worked in the Company Office 69/70...Remember 1stSgt Anderson well.
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Message Number: 12
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009 08:47:32 PDT
Name: Otis H. Miller Jr.
Email: omiller1@nc.rr.com
59
Yes
U.S. Marine Corps
Yes
Comments:
I was with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines Feb 69- Mar 70. I was the unit diary clerk in the admin unit at An Hoa. I was thrilled to find this site, and am looking forward to going through it. I retired in 1992 as a MGySgt at Camp Lejeune after almost 24 years. Would love to hear from anyone who can remember me.
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Message Number: 11
Date: Friday, January 30, 2009 23:03:59 PDT
Name: Farris,Walter V(Bulldog)
Email:
60
Yes
Marines/1st Battalion 5th Marines/Delta Company

Comments:
WHAT IS A "X Marine"? I didn't know there were such a thing. Once a marine always a marine.
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Message Number: 10
Date: Friday, January 16, 2009 03:11:59 PDT
Name: Frank Emgh
Email: frankemigh@cableone.net
60
yes
HMH 463, 1st MAW Vietnam
yes
Comments:
I would like to hear from anyone who knew my friend, William Shaw, Delta 1/5, KIA 8 May 1967. Thanks, Frank Emigh
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Message Number: 9
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009 13:14:10 PDT
Name: Russell Barber
Email: Remptyjar@aol.com
67
yes Nam & Gulf
USMC K-3-4 (66-67) USMCR Gulf Graves
2nd Lt Allen Loane Delta Co 1st Bn 5th Mar
Comments:
If anyone has any information about Lt Loane they would like to share....my E-Mail address is Remptyjar@aol.com.....Thanks Mygysgt Russ Barber
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Message Number: 8
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009 13:03:30 PDT
Name: Russell Barber
Email: Remptyjar@aol.com
67
Yes
USMC USMCR K-3-4 (66-67)
2nd Lt Allen Loane Delta Co 1st Bn 5th Mar
Comments:
Greetings....all of my Nam Veterans from the Corps..I was a classmate of 2nd Lt Allen Loane from Natick Mass...Lt Loane was reported KIA on September 27, 1967...Any Delta Company 1st Bn 5th Marines Remember Lt Loane please contact me as I would like to brief the Class about Lt Loanes experience in Vietnam...Lt Loane was very highly regarded by all Classmates. The Classs is having its 50th Reunion in September 2009....Semper Fi and thanks for the help...
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Message Number: 7
Date: Thursday, January 1, 2009 19:31:55 PDT
Name: Marco Rojas
Email: marcorojas@juno .com
63
yes
USMC, D-1/5 3rd Plt
Fidel Ramos,Donald Cristy,Frank fierro
Comments:
To Lisa Fierro, I knew your father (Frank) and he help me evacuate to the field hospital. Your Father and I went to High School. I remenber him telling me that he was in the class of 63/64, I graduated in '65. If you wish to e mail me here is my email marcoroja@juno.com.
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Message Number: 6
Date: Monday, December 29, 2008 17:32:47 PDT
Name: ROD SKELTON
Email: rodskelton@aol.com
61
yes
USMC ECHO 2/3
TOO MANY
Comments:
I SERVED WITH MARINE ALEJANDRO FRNCISCO FIERRO WITH E 2/3 '66 . OUR MPRS SHOW HIM TO BE WITH ECHO THROUGH 14 JULY 67, YET HIS NAME ALSO IS SHOWN AS A KIA WITH DELTA 1/5 02 JUNE, 67. FI FI AS WE CALLED HIM WAS A MACHINE GUNNER. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH HIM IN DELTA 1/5. MY EMAIL IS rodskelton#aol.com my ph. # is 903-549-3364. THANKS, SEMPER FI, ROD SKELTON
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Message Number: 5
Date: Friday, December 26, 2008 08:07:43 PDT
Name: Robert Osborne
Email: bigpygmy@stx.rr.com
61
Yes
USMC (Retired) D 1/5, CAP, HMH-463
Many
Comments:
Joined 1/5 in Hawaii just a couple days before departure for Viet Nam in Very early 1966. Joined Delta in Subic and served with Delta till early July 1967 when I joined a CAP unit. Made many good frieds along the way and many of us still keep in touch regularly.
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Message Number: 4
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008 14:39:26 PDT
Name: John
Email: waialeeboyz@hotmail.com
61
Yes
FLC/FSR Danang 68-69
Dennis Michael Delta 1/5 KIA-20Feb68
Comments:
We were in bootcamp together, Plt 2241 San Diego 66'. Like to hear from anyone that was with Dennis. Trying to put together a bootcamp reunion. Mahalo.
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Message Number: 3
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 06:50:24 PDT
Name: Richard
Email: richardnamie@solomonauto.com
63
yes
first battalion 1/5 marines
yes
Comments:
To all my old friends I would like to hear from you. Delta company 1/5 marines. It has been a long time! God bless us all.
Rich
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Message Number: 2
Date: Friday, November 21, 2008 13:05:31 PDT
Name: Andrew Dalessandro
Email: usmc31andy@aol.com
60
yes
USMC 2/11 4/11
Ben Mason
Comments:
I wanted to make sure ,that Ben's last name was included . full name is Benjamin Mason D 1/5 KIA 9/4/67 Quang Nam Province
Semper Fi
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Message Number: 1
Date: Friday, November 21, 2008 12:55:15 PDT
Name: Andrew Dalessandro
Email: usmc31andy@aol.com
60
yes
Marines 2/11 4/11
Ben Mason
Comments:
Would like to hear from anyone who might have known Ben in Nam . His nephew ,who was born after Ben's death is trying to learn anything He can about Him . I knew Ben in highschool. He called out My name in boot camp.I was amazed considering it was accross the street and We all had skin heads. Never got to talk to him again. He received a bronze for stepping on a mine and saving his squad
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