Camp Holloway Veterans Archive 4
Archived April 20, 1999
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Name: Roger Sowell Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Dallas TX Time: 1999-04-19 12:03:45 Comments: Served with 70th Signal, 119th Apr '64 - Apr '65. |
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Name: Dave Peters Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Woodbridge, Virginia Time: 1999-04-18 15:54:52 Comments: Was a helicopter pilot with the 119th during the last six months of 1967. Remember Dak To and FOB2? Drop me a line at leadpenny@mciworld.com |
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Name: Andy Yancey (Gentle Ben) Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: San Marcos Ca. Time: 1999-04-17 18:31:13 Comments: I was on Holloway from July 69 to Sept. 70. Worked at AVEL (614th Maint. Co.) attached to the 604th. Would really like to find any and all of the guys in my unit. Some of the names I still remember, like Brown, Deltoro, Fagliano (FAG) , Conway (NASTY 2), Ahrens (NASTY 1), Chilebowski (NASTY 3), Willie Rutledge, Ronnie Rutledge, Graff, Conway (BUDDAH), Goodall, Serna, Hale, Anderson, Bloedhorn. If any of you see this please contact me. Great page, thanks. Andy Yancey |
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Name: Peter Birrow Website: Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Tyngsboro mass Time: 1999-04-15 20:52:09 Comments: Thanks to all who served at Holloway. The air support I received in 68/69 while serving with 2/35,4th Infantry as an 11 Bravo is still well appreciated, even today. I can never thank you guys enough for the basics of life that you brought to us out in the field. The gunship support, the dustoffs, and the rides out of hot spots all made up for the lifts into hot LZ's. But even those were done with expertise and professionalism. Lastly, thanks again to the crew that gave me my deros ride out of the field. When we landed at Holloway they invited this dirty, stinky, brown-mud covered grunt into their club and bought me all the cold beer I could drink before my ride showed up! I'm here today because of your actions and considerations. Bravo |
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Name: Gregor Saveskie Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Seattle, Washington Time: 1999-04-15 11:32:11 Comments: I was in Pleiku August 68 to 69 as an air traffic controller, Pleiku Tower. Sgt. Saveskie 125th ATC Group 1st Aviation Brigade |
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Name: robert williams Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: irving,texas Time: 1999-04-14 21:30:19 Comments: anyone in 45th general support group during 68-69 please email me |
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Name: Ala Dan Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Bessemer, Alabama Time: 1999-04-13 09:42:11 Comments: Great site! Good picture's and wonderful music. I wish the almost 58,000 names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall could be here to see and hear this site. Thanks, Ala Dan |
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Name: Enrique V. Pujals Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: San Juan, Puerto Rico Time: 1999-04-12 01:47:13 Comments: Spent the night of the 15th of November, 1965. Only got to see the runway (part of it) and the aid station where two of my men were staying with FUO. Not bad but memorable. I'll have to check out the web site later in detail,'cause it's really late. So long. |
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Name: ssg elbert may Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: opelika,al Time: 1999-04-09 18:06:46 Comments: would like to hear from anyone that served with the 47th transportation company from 1968 -1969. |
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Name: Spencer Gardner Website: Referred by: From VHFCN Site From: Millsap, Tx Time: 1999-03-28 17:40:55 Comments: Was with the 119th from 65-66 as door gunner in the gun platoon, Crocodiles, call sign Croc 7. Was originally assigned for 90 day TDY as I was trained in Hawaii under the Shotgun Program, Shotgun 11. When the 25th was notified they were on alert for Nam we were given the chance to extend or go back to the Division. A lot of us stayed and I never did regret that decision. Looking for any of the CE's or Gunners from that time frame. Good site and really enjoyed it |
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Name: Carnell Darden Website: none Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Goldsboro,NC Time: 1999-03-24 19:50:30 Comments: I served at Camp Holloway, at Pleiku, from 1965 to 1966 I was assigned to the 57th Aviation Security Platoon. I would love to hear from some of the guys that I served with, and anyone else who memory is better than mines and would like to talk about old times. I often wonder what became of some of the guys. Sweetwater Fraizer, Clyde Simmons, Swearinger , Pruna and many others. Email me any time and I wiil get back to you. |
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Name: SP\4 Cecil Rhodes Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: near Orlando Fla Time: 1999-03-23 10:55:18 Comments: I was a gunner in the last part of 1965. Anyone else there at that time? |
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Name: George Krejci Website: 73rd Aviation Company Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Illinois Time: 1999-03-23 07:39:29 Comments: This is a great WEB Site. I like the music, it reminds me of my days in Vietnam. I spent 2 years in Vung Tau (1966-68), and my memories are on the WEB. Always wanted to know what was happening north of us as I look at your maps, especially during the TET. |
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Name: John May Website: Referred by: Military Control Webring From: Time: 1999-03-19 06:20:27 Comments: My first two weeks in Nam.were at camp holloway,then to the 134th Aviation Co. Can Tho. Any one know where to find the Delta Riders? Ended up with the 173rd.Aslt Hel.Co. in 1967. Great site,brings back memories. |
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Name: Edward Nowe Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-03-18 10:16:31 Comments: Great site. Server incountry from March 69 to Feb71. Spent a lot of time at Holloway with the 219th Head Hunters and the 18th Avn company, Otters, the Low, Slow, and Reliables. Anyone remember the First Shirt at the 219th between 69 and 70, named Alonzoe C. Miller? Remember his bananna plantation? Again great site. |
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Name: Larry K. Grindstaff Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Elizabethton, Tennessee Time: 1999-03-16 21:25:35 Comments: I have the high privelege and distinct honor of a 35 year friendship with a man who spent 14 months at Camp Holloway. During our last visit, he showed me this site-- great job-- As you men served in Nam--I served as a Police Officer--I felt the wave of battle in a different way, but none the less, I felt it. |
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Name: jim riovo ghostrider 12 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-03-16 07:06:28 Comments: looks good! |
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Name: CW5 jake stevens Website: Referred by: Vietnam Veteran's Webring From: HQS, FORSCOM, Atlanta Time: 1999-03-15 11:28:44 Comments: SIP/PLT LDR with 179th Shrimpboats Jun 68-Aug 69 on 2nd CH47 RVN tour. Still flying CH47s, now the D model. |
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Name: Keith Pipoly Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Long Beach, CA Time: 1999-03-13 23:16:01 Comments: It sure is good to be back home in the USA |
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Name: Richard Griffith Website: Referred by: From VHPA Site From: Freesoil, Michigan Time: 1999-03-11 12:16:11 Comments: I was with the 57th AHC when they were formed in l966 at Fort Bragg. Went to Nam with them in sep 67. went to the 119th AHC for a month to learn how to fly the right way. I went back to the 57th until I drosd on sept 30, l968. I was the pilot that SSG Fred Zabitosky CCC, FOBII Kontum saved on 19February68 that got him the Congressional Medal Of Honor. Great website I will be back. |
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Name: David Lee Stoltzfus Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-03-11 11:07:45 Comments: I was a member of the 633rd Security Police Squadron, Charlie Flight, at Pleiku Air Base 10/67 thru 10/68. I can remember the Huey's from Holloway coming over and dropping flares and the Gun Ships working out in the rice paddies just outside the perimeter from time to time helping to keep the air base secure. Thanks for the opportunity to see you guys do your work. |
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Name: Bill Williamson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Virginia Time: 1999-03-10 11:14:32 Comments: I served 14 months in country and 12 months(66-67)as a doorgunner with (2nd AV Grp Com)that became part of the 117th AHC I now belong to the VietNam Helicopter Crew Members Assocation. Don't let us be forgotten. |
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Name: Barry Schofield Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Andoner, NH 03216 Time: 1999-03-09 09:44:02 Comments: I was in Viet Nam in 1966-1967 and served with the 597th Med Trk Co. out of Phu tia. Our unit supplied Camp Holloway and Pleiku Air Base. We also supported other units in the field Kontum, Anke and other locations. They were a great group of men, who put long hours and time to keep the field units supplied. I was proud to have served with them,we spent many nights at Camp Holloway. You guy's were great to us. |
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Name: Jim Dempsey Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Dalton, Georgia Time: 1999-03-08 12:59:46 Comments: I was Headhunter 61 of the 219th from August,68-February, 69, flying for The 4th Division, then was Headhunter 29 in Kontum until August 69. Stumbled onto this site by accident. |
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Name: Maj. William S. Baxter (RET} Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Little Rock, Arkansas Time: 1999-03-08 11:17:25 Comments: Just looking. |
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Name: Bill Simon Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: Arlington heights, il Time: 1999-03-06 00:36:17 Comments: Great web page. I was on Artillery Hill 4/66 to 4/67 6th/14th artillery. |
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Name: George Crawford Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Palatka, Florida Time: 1999-03-05 07:46:22 Comments: I was the last Bikini of the 170th AHC, 1970-71. |
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Name: Bob Mason Website: Doctor Bob's World Referred by: From VHPA Site From: Richmond, VA Time: 1999-03-03 19:29:10 Comments: I flew with the 57th AHC (Gladiator 13 & 34) from December 1971 to July of 1972. I was transferred to the 57th from the 92nd AHC (Stallion 24) in Dong Ba Thin when the unit stood down late in '71. I am glad to see a site dedicated to Camp Holloway. To any other Gladiators, Cougars, Stallions or Sidekicks out there, drop me a note, I would like to hear from you. |
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Name: george s. prescott Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Northfield, nh 03276 Time: 1999-03-03 18:00:49 Comments: I was with the 150th trans. det. at vinh long, assigned to A/502nd aviation battaion, later to become the 175th ahc, (outlaws,slicks & Mavericks, gunships). some of our unit, including me were sent to An Khe with the 101st ab to secure the area for new arriving 1st cav. units. I went to nam on individual orders from the 2nd infantry div. at fort benning ga. Ironically, members of the 2nd infantry and the 11th air assault became the 1st cav air mobile. I could spend hours and bore most. This was 65/66. I later returned as a CE with Air America, another story.I tip a drink or two quite often with an associate in whom I have great respect, who served with your unit. His name is Christopher Joscelyn who was a CE at Plieku, I believe in the late 60's (67/68)? If any of you guys want to communicate with him and he hasn't contacted and signed on, let me know and I'll try to get him to do so, it's important that we maintain the bond. gsp |
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Name: Dennis LLoyd Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Time: 1999-03-03 10:33:38 Comments: Camp Holloway- March 1967 to March 1968. Served in Headquarters & Headquarters Det.(HHD) in the personnel Department. 52nd Combat aviation Bat. Would like to contact vets who served during this period at Holloway. |
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Name: Wayne E. Motts Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Gettysburg, PA Time: 1999-03-02 14:51:39 Comments: I stopped in to this web page in hopes of finding someone who knew WO1 Charles Arthur Businda of the 119th AHC. He arrived in Vietnam on March 18, 1970 and was killed in action while flying a UH1-H on April 19, 1970. I am a research historian researching each man from this county who died in the Vietnam War. I would appreciate email form any veteran that may have known him in Vietnam. |
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Name: Bill Staubach (Alligator 009) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Just outside the Ft. Rucker gate Time: 1999-03-02 11:35:27 Comments: Just looking around. Hoping to see some of the guys I knew over there that melted in with the crowd upon return and have not to been heard from since. Welcome Home. |
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Name: Tony Rypkowski Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Michigan Time: 1999-02-27 21:39:24 Comments: Served with the 52nd Security Infantry Det 2nd Platoon during most of 1970. This is a great sight. Brought back a lot of memories. |
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Name: Robert Website: Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Fremont, CA Time: 1999-02-26 22:40:14 Comments: I have enjoyed this site for a year now and am impressed with the improvements. Was at Ban Me Thout with 155 from 8/66 to 3/67. I have tried to find a close friend who was Asst. S-3 of 52nd during this time. We both arrived in the 52nd from the 174th in April 66. His name was Richard " :-) " Smith and I think he is now in Virginia. Anyone who knows him let him know I would like to hear from him. Web Master keep up the good work and thanks. BO |
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Name: Anthony 'TONY' Estrella Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Riverside, R.I. Time: 1999-02-24 14:59:12 Comments: Welcome home brothers. I was in Camp Holloway 1967-68 with the 604th Trans. Co. D.S. (Highlanders) Yeah, I was there for the tet offensive. Hi to my godson Dave Wenzel, Dewey, Rainey, and the others who were there at the time I was. If anyone remembers who I am e-mail me I'd like to hear from you. My hat goes off to Ray Bows (Author of the book, "Vietnam Military Lore: Legends, Shadows and Heroes") great job about Camp Holloway and Pleiku in his book. |
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Name: John C. Barlow Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: P.O.Box 744 Blue Ridge Summit,Pa.17214 Time: 1999-02-21 18:20:01 Comments: I served with the 119th Aviation in 63-64 at Pleiku and often wondered about the friends that I made and left behind when my tour of duty was over. I was proud to serve my country that I love so much. Would like to contact anyone that served with the 119th between 1963 & 1964 in Camp Holloway. When I found this on the e-net I about fell over backwards. Made a lot of friends and when I came back home I lost track of them.The pictures and memories that I have of Pleiku and the experience will always stay in my mind forever. |
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Name: Doug Hallas Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-02-20 21:37:09 Comments: My Brother, Dan Hallas, was 2 tours in Camp Holloway 69-70 I think, fixing radios etc. He's doing fine, email me back if you want to contact him. DHallas@aol.com I'd like to verify his story that nothing ever happened while he was there.....I did one tour 68-69 3/5 Cav. I Corp. and know nobody can spend two years in Nam without anything happening. |
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Name: MAHAN, WILLIE W. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: De Soto,TX Time: 1999-02-19 20:11:14 Comments: THIS IS A GREAT SITE. I HAVE FOUND A LOT OF MY OLD BUDDIES AND IT HAS BEEN GREAT TO HEAR FROM THEM. I HOPE I WILL BE ABLE TO FIND MORE MEMBERS OF THE 119TH AHC 1966-67. I AM IN THE TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. I AM A FIRST SGT OF A UH-60L (BLACKHAWK) UNIT AS DALLAS ARMY AVN SUPPORT FAS. I WORK FULL TIME FOR THE GUARD. IF THERE IS ANYONE THAT WAS IN THE 119TH AHC E-MAIL ME. WILLIE W. MAHAN 1SG, AVN TXARNG |
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Name: REX TOMPKINS Website: Referred by: Vietnam Veteran's Webring From: Indianapolis In. Time: 1999-02-18 22:40:50 Comments: JUST LOOKING AROUND, WITH 119th CROCS IN 67, ON CROC 594 11 Nov 67, anyone see us go down and what happened it was not a good day. Lost Mr Hewitt & Mr Chase that day. Gunner Wicox last seen at Ft Orr in good shape. |
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Name: Mark Lamanuzzi Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: New Hampshire Time: 1999-02-18 18:23:13 Comments: I was in Pleiku from 4/68 to 4/69. 188th Ordinance Company |
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Name: BOB TAYLOR Website: Ghostriders Website Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: BELLEFONTAINE OHIO Time: 1999-02-17 09:09:59 Comments: Been trying to find a site about camp holloway or the 189th. would like to get in touch with some others from the 189th. i was there from december 67 to september 68. great site brings memories flooding back. my address is bob taylor 608 n detroit st. bellefontaine ohio 43311. or you may e-mail me. hope to hear from someone. |
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Name: Pete Manuguerra Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Medina, Ohio Time: 1999-02-15 18:24:20 Comments: My many thanks to to all the chopper pilots. I was with an air mobile infantry unit A 1/35 from 4/69 to 5/70. Flew in a lot CA's and loved the sound the rotors and sitting with me feet dangling out. You brought us food, ammo and water when we needed it. |
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Name: Jerry Peterson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Portsmouth,Virginia Time: 1999-02-13 17:45:06 Comments: I was at Camp Holloway in 1969 |
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Name: SCARBOROUGH JOE H. Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: 1227 PETERSBURG RD ELBERTON GA. 30635 Time: 1999-02-12 01:26:35 Comments: C BAT 1/21 ART FIRST SHIFT |
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Name: Jesse Blanco Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Pipe Creek, TX Time: 1999-02-11 20:02:36 Comments: I was assigned as one of the Asst. S-1's (I was working for CPT Anderson)up at 17th CAG near the end of the war. A couple of months before we all left in 1973, we got a delivery at the office of a box of plaques that were apparently ordered by some guys who had already DEROSed. The plaque is about 8"x11" and I think is made of teak. It has the 17th CAG symbol. There were no names in the box for us to identify who had bought them, so rather than just throw them away several of us got one apiece and brought them home with us. If any of you guys remember ever buying a 17th CAG plaque, drop me a line. I don't know how I can confirm if you were the one who ordered it (especially if I get several messages) but I guess we can figure something out. I like the plaque and have in my office, but it does not belong to me, even though I was assigned to the 17th CAG. Let me know. If no one claims it, I will continue to display it with pride. |
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Name: Michael Brown Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Kent Ohio Time: 1999-02-10 18:14:34 Comments: BLACK CAT FROM PHU-LOI 213th A.S.H.C. Looking for 213th men. Was with 213th in PHU-LOI in 1967 Flight Engineer CH47 If you know of a 213th Black Cat please give this note. Thank You Mike Brown |
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Name: Ron Corbin Website: Referred by: From VHPA Site From: Las Vegas Time: 1999-02-10 17:06:49 Comments: What a great web site and wonderful memories of Camp Holloway. I flew for the 119th AHC (Gators/ Slick Yellow-tail Platoon)from Oct'66 -Oct'67. As a new WO1, I was anxious to get a lot of flying...and did I ever. My first 30 days in-country involved 171 hours, and I had only the 3rd highest total. My official call sign was Gator 373, but "California Dreamer" was the nose art on my new H-model I got in mid-'67. Didn't have it long though, as WOs Jim Bosley and Jim Daniels crashed it near Jackson Hole one monsoon night flying at the request of a "grunt" Lt. Colonel. Looking for a good friend named Paul Kenney; but would also like to talk with all other pilots and crew members of that era. If any of you get to Las Vegas, call the Police Department and ask them to get in-touch of me. |
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Name: Tom Butz Website: Referred by: From VHPA Site From: Marietta, Ga. Time: 1999-02-08 11:29:32 Comments: I am on the look out for any of the H Trp 10 Air Cav that were at Holloway or An son in 1972. I am also looking for Brent Hanawalt ( a Ghostridder in 68-69) Hope to see Y'all at the VHPA this summer! |
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Name: Ernie Lamb Website: 7thSquadron 17th Cavalry Airmobile Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Portland, OR. Time: 1999-02-07 16:54:58 Comments: You've created a great site, it's one of my favorites! Not much on the Web about the Central Highlands of Viet Nam during the war. I served as a Scout crew chief with A-Troop 7/17th Air Cav in '67 & '68. My old platoon leader, Capt.Bob has traded in his L.O.H. for a computer and has put together a web-page for the 7/17th. Drop by and he'll give you one more ride around Camp Enari at 2500 ft. Some great photos including a shot of the 4th Div field from the West approach that really takes you back there. |
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Name: Keith Crisman Website: Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Daleville, Alabama Time: 1999-02-07 13:39:28 Comments: Assigned to 361st "Pink Panthers" 1/71 to 1/72. Call signs were 5 and 26. |
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Name: Frank Parrella Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: Mansfield, Ohio Time: 1999-02-06 23:28:51 Comments: Was stationed in Pleiku May 69-Aug.70. assigned to 126th Finance Co.Your site brought back a lot of good memories.Handled payroll for 170th. aviation. Hoping to locate other brothers that were with the 126th. Finance during my tour. THANKS. |
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Name: Gary Puro Website: duster, quad, searchlight, vulcan, hawk Referred by: Vietnam Veteran's Webring From: Decatur, MI Time: 1999-02-06 23:19:13 Comments: Duster, quad, searchlight, vulcan, hawk Vietnam 1965 to 1972. Email for newsletter and reunion info. |
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Name: John Tompkins Website: Referred by: From VHFCN Site From: 14580 Monroe Rd 923, Madison, MO 65263 Time: 1999-02-06 15:48:14 Comments: I served as a Sgt E-5 door gunner with the 119th from Dec 65 to July 67. I have reviewed the archives and e-mailed many. I am trying to reclaim as much of my Nam past as possible. As well as slicks and gunships I flew as gunner for Maj. Edwards and Maj. Gosney. After 33 years many of the memories are vague and many have put me in therapy. I would like get in touch with anyone in the 119th from those years. Thank you for this wonderfull site and greeetings to all gators and crocs. |
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Name: Larry Rowold Website: Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Minooka, IL Time: 1999-02-06 06:54:02 Comments: I had the honor of being assigned to the 219th Aviation Company (Headhunters) in 1968 and returned again in 1971 with the relocation of the 17th Group headquarters. I left just as the 17th Group Headquarters was moving back to Nha Trang. I lost a lot of good friends in II Corps, a lot of them not listed on the memorial. I will get the details and send to the webmaster. If there are any other Headhunters out there drop me a note. Larry Rowold |
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Name: JOSEPH PUGLISI Website: Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: P.O.B.385 NORTH READING,MA01864 Time: 1999-02-05 00:26:04 Comments: SERVED WITH 170TH & 119TH,66-67. WAS ON CHOPPER THAT MAJOR CALLINAN & CAPT. SMITH WERE KILLED ON AT PLEJERANG SPECIAL FORCES CAMP,11/11/66.WAS AWARDED BRONZE STAR / "V" DEVICE, BUT CAN NOT VERIFY, ORDERS WERE LOST. DID NOT MEAN THAT MUCH TO ME AT THE TIME BUT AS I GET OLDER AND MORE SENTIMENTAL, WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE ABLE TO PROVE THE AWARD. ANYBODY OUT THERE HAVE COPIES OF ORDERS OR ANY IDEAS? THERE WERE MANY AWARDS GIVEN ON THAT DAY. THIS IS A GREAT SITE, MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE!!! STIRRED UP A LOT OF MEMORIES, MANY GOOD, MANY NOT SO GOOD. THEY WERE THE BEST AND WORST OF TIMES!! HOPE ALL ARE DOING WELL AND ABLE TO COPE WITH YOUR EXPERIENCES !!! |
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Name: HERMAN LEE PAYNE Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: MANASSAS, VIRGINIA Time: 1999-02-02 21:17:10 Comments: I served with B troop 7/17 Cav. in Pleiku from late 69 to March 71. This site is really good. You have brought back alot of memories for me and have helped me find old buddies. |
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Name: MSGT Joe Lewand USMC RET Website: Referred by: Vietnam Veteran's Webring From: Portland OR Time: 1999-01-31 22:47:59 Comments: I am not sure, but in early 62 (Feb/Mar) I was in 9th MarRgmt. we were in subic and got recall and ended up taking awhole bunch of Army choppers aboard the Princton and took them in country. I still do not no where we were as it never appeared in our service record books, If it was you guys, I hoped we helped, if not OH well. semper Fi Joe Lewand |
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Name: Chuck Utzman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Austin TX Time: 1999-01-30 17:20:39 Comments: Just discovered you through link with 361st Pink Panthers - but not enough time to visit all pages today. I'll be back! Chuck Utzman, Dragon 6 and CO, Camp Holloway, Jan-Jun 1970. |
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Name: Gary Cantrell Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: Atlanta, GA Time: 1999-01-28 11:16:50 Comments: Great site with many memories. I was a CWO AH-1G Cobra pilot at Camp Holloway 11/70 - 11/71. First attached to the 361st Pink Panthers and later the 119th Cougars (the first Cobra unit of the 119th). I would like to talk to anyone who was "across the pond" with me. |
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Name: Peter Riesenberg Website: None Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Keene NH Time: 1999-01-27 12:53:52 Comments: Served with B Troop 7/17 Cav. From Jan 1970 until Aug 1971. First in rifle platoon then as scout. Great site. |
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Name: Edward Ziskowski Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: WESTFIELD MA. Time: 1999-01-26 18:49:18 Comments: LOOKING FOR SOME FRIENDS HURF SHELDON FROM GREENWICH, CT OR ANY-ONE FROM FIRST CAV AVIATION CO C AN KHE. |
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Name: Jerry A Hlad Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Atlanta, GA. Time: 1999-01-25 19:40:19 Comments: Served as a crocodile gunship crewchief from Apr 64 to Sept 65 with the 52nd Avn Bn 119th Avn Co. Served with a Great bunch of guys and would like to hear from anyone who was there in that time period especially those wounded in the Feb 7th attack on Camp Holloway. Excellent web site giving us vets a chance to get in touch with old buddies. |
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Name: george ginda Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: califon,n.j. Time: 1999-01-25 17:17:26 Comments: Stationed at Holloway from 66-67 assigned to buccaneers as armament repair. Looking for friends. |
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Name: Charles E. Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: San Antonio, Texas Time: 1999-01-24 16:23:37 Comments: 119th Aviation Company (AML) - 1965-1966 |
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Name: James (Jim) D. Steele Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: Grover Beach, CA 93433 Time: 1999-01-24 00:38:25 Comments: Hi! Was in Pleiku from late '65 until Apr. '67. First served with Walker 's TF B-1-35, 3/25. So I must have flown with you guys a lot!! Was hit (GSW chest) on 11-20-66 in the mountains next to Plei Trap. A chinook came in for bodies and wia but had to hover for all extractions and because of ground fire and we were in triple canopy had to leave. A pilot in a H-13 ( a little bubble job) flew in at twilight to pick me up. Does anyone know this driver? He flew me to bde cp and then I got in to the 18th surg. In Jan, I was back and became one of the original LRRPs. After MACV recondo in Nha Trang was back in the field until team was hit Apr. '67 in Duc Pho. Any feedback would be appreciated. I worked all the Ops Paul Revere I-IV + To ALL the helicopter drivers and their crews: THANKS!!! I rode many a McGuire rigs with you guys! Jim Steele |
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Name: Victor Antonowicz Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: EDGEWATER FL Time: 1999-01-22 10:39:51 Comments: I was at camp holloway in 1972 I was a doorgunner with the 17th air cav H trp this sure brings back memories |
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Name: Tom Kahlert Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Huntsville, Alabama Time: 1999-01-18 12:58:28 Comments: Excellent! Was with the 219th RAC 70-71, Headhunter 49 & 03 |
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Name: Mike Cucci Website: Referred by: Via Search Engine From: Richmond,VA Time: 1999-01-16 21:29:05 Comments: Where are all the guys from the 179th Shrimpboats? I was crew chief on 657967 for about 6 mos. Mar 67-Mar 68 Looking for Ralph Bisher. |
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Name: Bill Stone and David Holliday Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1999-01-16 10:15:36 Comments: Bill Stone and Doc Holliday We were at PhanRang air base 68-69 Refueing aircraft U.S. Air Force. Let us hear from lost friends. What a super site Thanks and good luck to all Vet's |
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Name: arthur (the rebel) lee Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: finley,tn Time: 1999-01-16 00:40:51 Comments: i would like to make connections with any one from the 189th helicopter company ghostriders scarlet flight from the 52nd aviation battalion at camp holloway from late 69 to early 70's i am the rebel looking forward to making connections with old friends (we was the dirty dozen). |
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Name: Harold Parrish Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Lexington NC Time: 1999-01-15 17:11:17 Comments: I served in 205th aviation company. I was tdy at Camp Holloway May 1967 |
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Name: Larry M. Litsey Website: Referred by: Vietnam Veteran's Webring From: Dayton, Ohio Time: 1999-01-13 19:55:02 Comments: That is a great web. page. I was with the 299th combat engineers in 66-69 in 66-67 we did a lot of work at camp holloway & highway 19.It brought back some bad as well as good memeries. I want to welcome you home & commend you on the good job you did on your web.Thank you so much. |
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Name: Terry Racine Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Midlothian,Il Time: 1999-01-11 16:39:09 Comments: Great site. I am currently looking for anyone who may have known my Brother, SP5 Frank Racine. Frank was KIA in battle of Pleime, 20-Oct-65 Thanks to all and a BIG WELCOME HOME my Brothers |
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Name: COLONEL THOMAS M. REEVES Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE Time: 1999-01-11 11:40:18 Comments: SERVED WITH 170th AVIATION CO. AT CAMP HOLLOWAY FROM JANUARY, 1967 TO JULY, 1967. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS FOR ACTION ON 21 & 22 MARCH, 1967. WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH CREW CHIEF, DOOR GUNNER & PILOT WHO FLEW WITH ME. LTC PAUL SMITHEY WAS BATTALION C.O. AT THIS TIME. MY D.F.C. WAS APPROVED BY 4th DIV., BUT RECORDS OF GENERAL ORDERS ISSUED WERE LOST. ANYONE ELSE HAVE THE SAME EXPERIENCE? PLEASE CONTACT A.S.A.P.! |
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Name: Mike Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Merced, CA Time: 1999-01-10 22:20:16 Comments: Was with the 219th, Headhunter's, for portion of '69. Top nicknamed me *Dave* - guess he shortened up my last name a bit. He was 1st Sgt. Alonso Miller. Where's Jednik, Airborn, Wally, Lance, & all the rest of the gang. Lund, don't forget, one good turn deserves another. Company dog was Clarence. Anybody remember the white picket fence I built for the front of HQ? How 'bout the roof for the patio that took the entire company to lift up in place? Hey! I wasn't trained as a carpenter, you know. Drove CQ 3/4 truck shuttling folks in the middle of night to the AFB & around Pleiku area. Also was with the 225th Blackhawks for a while, too. Floyd, Marsh, Mac, Danny, Warren, Sam, Jump, Mouse, the ship washed up on the beach? Oh yeah, can't forget my R&R in LBJ. md |
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Name: James Kuschel Website: Jim's Home Page Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Grove City, OH Time: 1999-01-07 19:52:56 Comments: Enjoyed your site very much. I dropped in once for a shower at Camp Holloway. Not bad. Hope you have a great year in '99. Good luck. Jim |
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Name: Les Baker MSG (Ret) Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: P.O. Box 296 Bird-In-Hand PA 17505 Time: 1999-01-06 19:32:35 Comments: Hello to all 52nd CAB gun platoon members, DaNang Detachment 64-65. Looking for Ray Outlaw of Rochester, NY "The Flying Bandit"Best Wishes to all "Wolfhound" gunners- You kept me safe many times. |
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Name: Bob Kilpatrick Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: East Hampton CT Time: 1999-01-04 19:52:54 Comments: 68 -- 69... (and before that) This is to Jimmie Johnson, 119th TI and ex-Croc CE... to his twin Lammers, Croc Gunner... to our pal Bill Frakes, Croc gunner... check in, come on. Anybody knows anything about these guys, let me know. Johnson, we found Shakey, Silk, Jake, Eggy... remember Frakes bouncing off the back of the MP jeep when we were in the RON tent at Dak To? They're still looking for us, buddy. |
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Name: Nick Bellantoni Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Little Silver, New Jersey Time: 1999-01-04 07:12:05 Comments: I have visited this site before on many occaisions, and I enjoy looking at the pictures of Camp Holloway. I was stationed with the 167th. Signal Company which was located on Engineer Hill in Pleiku from March of 1969 to March of 1970. During my year of duty in-country, I had the opportunity to travel to all of the bases in the Pleiku area, and Camp Holloway was a favorite stop whenever I could go there. My unit is scheduled to have a unit reunion in Saint Louis from July 30th. to August 1st. 1999, and since it will be the first unit reunion for my unit, I plan on taking a week off from work and drive out to Saint Louis for this event. I need to find out some information about the Pleiku area to refresh my memory and I hope that you can help me out. Was there a town or village called Cha-Rang near Camp Holloway? I remember several villages in the Pleiku area, but I cannot remember their names or their locations, other than the fact that several were near, Engineer Hill, Artillery Hill, Pleiku Airbase, and Dragon/Titty Mountain. I am looking for the location of the 62nd. maintenance Compound, which, according to a fomer member of my unit, was about 3 or 4 clicks from Artillery Hill. By the way, I am an active life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Veterans Of Foreign Wars. I am also involved with an organization called the Friends of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial. If anyone who sees this message lives in New Jersey or comes to my State, I hope that you can visit our Memorial.Unlike the Wall in Washington, this memorial also has a Vietnam Era Educational Center that was dedicated on September 26th. 1998. It covers the history of the Vietnam War era, and has very modern equipment and a resource library and computers to research various aspects of the war. Happy New Year to all Vietnam Vets whereever and whenever you served in_country. |
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Name: Billie D Kliewer Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Ringwood Ok Time: 1999-01-03 23:37:09 Comments: Spent one tour in july 1966 to 1967 with 25th Div. Also returned to Camp Holloway in 1969, to the 119th Avation Bn. Then assigned to the field. |
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Name: J. James Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: CA Time: 1999-01-03 23:13:07 Comments: I was too young to remember much of the earier years of Viet Nam. One of my few memories of that time was sitting and watching the draft numbers come up on the screen with my family one night, and my oldest brother with his draft card in his hand. His number was not drawn; his best friends' brothers number was. He never came home. I have read through most of the pages on your site, and I know that I will never be able to fully comprehend the horrors and attrocities you endured while over there, let alone what you returned to "at home". For those of you reading this who were there and did come home, Welcome Back. I hope you have a great life. |
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Name: Loyal D. Brown Website: Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Wasilla, Alaska Time: 1999-01-01 17:17:04 Comments: I was in Pleiku 9/64 to 5/65 Then in Ban Me Thout 5/65 to 9/65 I have tried to put that time in my life behind me for close to thirty years and now I find that I need to remeber to get the healing that I need in my present life. I have seen a couple of names that sound familiar to me. I was a (675.40) Helo mech but I was going to be a crewchief for a search and destroy mission on Feb 7 1965 but it was one of the helos blown up by sappers that night. |
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Name: William B Kimbrough Jr Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Maine Time: 1998-12-31 15:32:18 Comments: Retired Army Aviator, four tours in Vietnam, WOC class 63-2WT. Spent some time at Camp Holloway in March 1965 after the airfield was first attacked. Dispatched to Camp Holloway from NaTrang to help defend the airfiled. Flew a newly configured Huey-1B gunship for 145th Airlift Platoon. I remember spending a couple of nights on the airfiled perimeter manning a machine gun since we expected a repeat attack. Some interesting times. I consider my Army Aviation career the most important thing in my life. Great people. Above the best. |
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Name: Danny Houk Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1998-12-28 15:35:21 Comments: I just surfed in for the first time. What it brings back. I was with HHC 52nd Bn from Oct. 70 thru Nov.71. Am interested in hearing from anyone from Camp Holloway. |
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Name: Helmut Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: california Time: 1998-12-28 00:17:35 Comments: My time at Pleiku was when I served w/ B troop 7/17 air cav. I was w/ the lift platoon and I beleive I had good and bad times. I'll always remember my last days w/ b troop and my best friend Marty Crandall. I've been looking for him for some time. Hay buddy if you are out there contact me. It's urgent!!!! H.Picerkona oldcavman@aol.com |
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Name: leo joly Website: n/a Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: canton ga Time: 1998-12-27 07:45:25 Comments: please forgive me just learning, i was in quinam in 1966-1967 heavy equipt opr, i am glad to serve my country in need, to all vets have a happy holdiay leo joly |
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Name: Jim Demumbreum Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Charleston, S.C. Time: 1998-12-26 20:42:34 Comments: Served with the 57th AHC 71-72 as CE. |
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Name: Preston Leaderbrand Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Morrisonville Illinois 62546 Time: 1998-12-25 16:13:29 Comments: Neat. I was with the 4th Infantry Div.,66-67. Served with the 2nd BN, 8th Infantry, B Company, 4th Infantry Division. Our Battalion was the initial unit to enter Nam of all the 4th and it was the first unit on Dragon Mountain. Arrived 8/66, wounded 2/18/67. This is an alright web page. WELCOME HOME. |
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Name: James L. Ausdemore Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Pinckney, MI Time: 1998-12-24 14:46:24 Comments: I flew for the 119th AHC during 1969. My call sign was Alligator Blue (Alligator 26). I would like to hear from some folks. Cheers, Jim Ausdemore |
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Name: James A. McCullough Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Lakeland, Florida Time: 1998-12-24 06:24:11 Comments: I was a truck driver for the 88th Transportationcompany in Pleiku in 1966-67 |
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Name: Larry Anderson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In! From: Time: 1998-12-22 17:09:49 Comments: Assigned with the 82nd Airborne Div. at Dak To in Oct. 67. It has taken me 30 years to find you Earl Wilson. You flew with the binkin red platoon. You had inserted us into an LZ west of Dak To. I was badly wounded and you loaded me aboard your chopper which at that time you were wounded loading me. Even you were wounded you stopped my bleeding on the way to the evac hospital. I have requested your name from one of the nurses at the 71th Avac hospital.. She had told me that your wounds were not serious and you would be OK . They shipped me out the next day to the states. I have always wanted to thank you for saving my life. I have four children and five grandchildren and they have all been told the story. They called you people aircrews. I considered you grunts with golden wings. Over my tour you brought us mail, hope, food, and everything we needed. To all the pilots and crew of the 107th Assualt Heli Co Thank You on behalf of me and the rest of my airborne brothers. I hope Earl that you will contact me. |
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Name: Dean Scott Website: Referred by: Other Veteran's Home Page From: Perrysburg,Oh Time: 1998-12-21 15:56:00 Comments: Great Job,Co.A 1/35 Inf 4th Division,1967 |
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Name: Howard Clark Website: Referred by: From VHPA Site From: Virginia Beach, VA Time: 1998-12-20 13:28:56 Comments: Great site. I was at Holloway 5/71 - 4/72. First as lift pilot with B TRp 7/17 than from 12/71 on as XO of HHC. Recently found my HHC 1971 year book. Willing to scan and email individual pictures. |
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Name: Selba Khomer Beaty, Sr. Website: Out of Bondage Referred by: Word of Mouth From: Ider, Alabama Beaty's Crossroads on Sand Mountain NE Alabama. Time: 1998-12-18 16:40:41 Comments: Wilson contacted me today and flooded memories which I cherish about the flying which I was permitted to do with the 170th at Camp Holloway. I would most sincerely love to hear from those who made some differences in my life being a "grandpa" among the young-whipper-snappers. ~(;-]). I would like to say, in a belated way, thank God we are able to relive memories good and bad. They have a way of "checks and balances." See the old man cry mama! God bless you every one, "Bikini 22 and 21" With Capt. Ford as Plt Lead. We have a lot to talk about! |
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